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What is the difference between a pendant light and a chandelier?
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The difference between pendant lights and chandeliers is not complicated. In terms of both style and function, chandeliers are not that different from pendant lights. The difference between a chandelier and pendant light is not how they look but rather the way in which they hang. Chandeliers are suspended with multiple branches that hold many bulbs while pendants typically dangle from one central cord or chain. Chandeliers tend to be more intricate and fancier, so if you're looking for something luxurious, then this might work best. With pendants, you’re likely to find a variety of examples in minimalistic modern styles; these would make great additions to any office space because of their versatility like being able to turn them on/off with ease. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique and vintage pendant lights and chandeliers.
1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
Shop for Midcentury Italian Pendant And Chandelier Lighting on 1stDibs
Mid-Century Chandelier signed Sciolari, Brass and Chrome, Italy 1960
By Sciolari Lighting
Located in Saarbruecken, DE
Mid-Century Chandelier signed Sciolari, Brass and Chrome, Italy 1960.
brass and chrome patinated.
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass, Chrome
Mid- Century glass and chrome chandelier by Sciolari. Italy 1960s
By Sciolari Lighting
Located in Catania, CT
in Italy during the late 60s by Sciolari. Full working with EU standard, adaptable on demand for USA
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Chrome
Chandelier 1970s, Plastic, Glass and Steel Mid-Century Modern, Lighting, Italy
Located in Roma, IT
Large Italian 1970s chandelier shaded brown plastic, inside a white glass ball, steel finish
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Steel
Mid.Century Chrome Chandelier by Sciolari, Italy 1960s
By Sciolari Lighting
Located in Saarbruecken, DE
Mid.Century Chrome Chandelier by Sciolari, Italy 1960s.
8 e14 sockets
chrome in good conditon.
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Artemide Arianna Chandelier Pendant Lighting Mid-Century Modern Piero Brombin
By Artemide, Piero Brombin
Located in Miami, FL
Artemide Arianna chandelier, pendant lighting.
Large opaline chandelier designed by Piero Brombin
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Italian Mid-20th Century Modern Chandelier by Sciolari
By Sciolari Lighting
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
Beautiful vintage chandelier from the Italian brand Sciolari. The lamp has a special design with
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Stainless Steel
