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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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Art Déco Pendant Light, 1930s - 1940s
Located in Schwerin, MV
Art Deco rod pendant light with a beige glass shade from the 1930s-1950s. The suspension is made of brass, the glass holder is made of sheet metal. At the bottom of the shade is a pe...
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Mid-20th Century German Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal, Brass

Large Art Déco Pendant Light, 1920s - 1930s
Located in Schwerin, MV
Rare Art Deco pendant lamp from the 1920s-1930s with a marbled glass shade and cable suspension in good original condition. The large white glass shade has a beautiful shell-like sh...
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Early 20th Century German Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

French Green Opaline Glass Brass Pendant Lights
Located in Amsterdam, NL
French green opaline glass pendant lights Brass top with 2 meter / 80 inches black cotton flex Weight 0.70 kg / 1.5 lb Priced per individual item. All lamps have been made suitable...
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Mid-20th Century French Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Mid Century Wicker Fisch Celling Light, France 1960s
Located in Hannover, DE
This charming little French pendant light is a real gem! It'll add a touch of elegance to any room, no matter what style it is. I'm happy to tell you that the total length is 63 cm, ...
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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Wicker

Scandinavian Functionalist Ceiling Light, 1950s
Located in Oslo, NO
This wonderful and rare flush mount ceiling light is a standout example of the Nordic Functionalism from the 1930s, a design movement that sought to merge beautiful craftsmanship wit...
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Vintage 1950s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Chrome

3 Tone Blue Metal Pendant Lamp by Lamell-Star-Leuchten, 1960s, Germany
Located in Hagenbach, DE
3 Tone Blue Metal Pendant Lamp by Lamell-Star-Leuchten, 1960s, Germany Lampshade is in very good vintage condition. This lamp works with E27 light bulbs. Wired and suitable to use...
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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

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