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What’s the difference between a pendant and chandelier?

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What’s the difference between a pendant and chandelier?

The difference between a pendant and a chandelier is that pendants are typically suspended from a cord or chain with a single light on the end and chandeliers are suspended from a branching system with multiple lights on the ends.

1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2019
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Italian vintage Murano chandelier - 41 acid-etched amber glass petals
Located in Gaiarine Frazione Francenigo (TV), IT
Huge Italian vintage Murano chandelier made by 41 acid-etched with an amber spot inside glasses, in a golden painted metal frame. This chandelier is a unique piece, glass created ...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Art Glass

Vitis 5 Chandelier by RBW in Frosted Smoke Blown Glass and White Wire
By RBW
Located in Rhinebeck, NY
Vitis 5 / Chandelier Designed by RBW Designed so that no two installations are exactly alike, Vitis, is a draped modular statement chandelier with customizable possibilities. Its fl...
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2010s American Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Blown Glass

Mid-Century Opal Glass Ceiling Lamp by Stilnovo, Italy, 1960s
Located in Hagenbach, DE
This elegant Italian ceiling lamp by Stilnovo from the 1960s is a stunning example of mid-century modern design. The centerpiece is a beautifully crafted opaline glass shade, accente...
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal, Brass

Large Adjustable Pendant Lamp with Counterweight by Florian Schulz
Located in München, DE
Very beautiful brushed nickel pendant lamp from the 1960s. The lighting effect of the lamp is extremely beautiful. The design and the special lampshade create a very noble and pleasa...
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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

'Onos 55' Brass Pendant Lamp by Florian Schulz, 1970s Germany
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Designed by Florian Schulz and crafted in Germany in the 1970s, this pendant light captivates with its elegant and functional design. Its sleek, minimalist aesthetic reflects the era...
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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Antique Green Glass Ceiling Lamp, Early 20th Century, France
Located in Barcelona, ES
Antique Green Glass Ceiling Lamp, Early 20th Century, France - Original Condition Description: Elevate the atmosphere of any room with this stunning antique ceiling lamp, crafted in...
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Early 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

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