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What is chandelier lighting?

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What is chandelier lighting?

A chandelier is typically suspended from a branching system with multiple lights on the ends, rather than one single light or a pair of lights hanging from a chord or chain.

1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2019

Chandelier lighting is a branched, highly ornamented light fixture that is typically (suspended from) mounted on ceilings lamps.

1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2019
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Chiton-4 Chandelier by Gallery L7
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Elegant four shield chandelier 'Chiton-4' designed by Gallery L7, handcrafted and finished in Los Angeles from American aged raw brass, overall height can be customized ( 20in + ). F...
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2010s American Organic Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Hans-Agne Jakobsson T608 Three Arm Pendant Light, Brass and Silk, Sweden, 1960s
Located in The Hague, NL
This striking three arm pendant light was designed by Hans-Agne Jakobsson in the 1960s. This particularly rare model was numbered T-608 and is part of his iconic 'Fringe' series prod...
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Huge White Tulip Petals Murano Chandelier or Ceiling Light
Located in Rome, IT
Amazing Italian murano glass chandelier made by clear / white "lattimo" murano glass petals. By Galleria Veneziani. Frame available chrome or gold 24-karat Dimensions: H- 21.2 inches...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Blown Glass

20th Century Italian Modern Brass Chandelier - Vintage Opaline Light by Stilnovo
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A large, vintage Mid-Century modern Italian chandelier made of hand blown frosted opaline glass designed and produced by Stilnovo, in good condition. The detailed rectangular pendant...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal, Brass

Finnish Design FlushMount Model 1241 in Brass & Synthetic Textile, Valinte 1950s
Located in Helsinki, FI
A Finnish design flush mount model 1241, manufactured by Valinte in Finland in the 1950s. Vintage ceiling lamps like this one were made by a few different companies in 1950s in Finla...
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Vintage 1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal, Brass

Mid-Century Modern Set of Four Pendants with White Glass Spheres
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Set of four pendants, glass, chrome-plated metal, Europe, 1960s These atmospheric pendant lamps features each an opaque white glass orb. This results in a nice and soft light-tone c...
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Vintage 1960s European Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal, Chrome

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