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What’s the difference between a pendant and chandelier?
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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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Paavo Tynell for Taito Oy 'Concerto' Chandelier in Brass and Beige Glass
By Taito Oy, Paavo Tynell
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Paavo Tynell for Taito Oy, chandelier from the 'Concerto' series, model '9029/4', brass, glass, Finland, 1948
This majestic chandelier is designed by the master in the fields of lig...
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Vintage 1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
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Brass
Beautiful Murano Iron Caged Amber Bubble Glass Pendant Light 1960s Italy vintage
By Seguso
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A spectacular vintage Murano glass pendant chandelier, featuring a hand-blown amber-colored glass bubble enclosed within an elegant decorative metal cage. Created in Italy during the...
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
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Metal
Art Deco Pendant Light Signed Arvers (André Delatte)
Located in NANTES, FR
Art Deco pendant light, circa 1930.
Molded-pressed glass bowl featuring a dahlia motif with blue patina. Signed "Arvers" (Arvers France mark), a line created by André Delatte for his...
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Bronze
Murano Glass Floral Barovier & Toso Blue Clear Pink Flower Basket Chandelier
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
Stunning Murano glass chandelier. Likely crafted by the renowned company Barovier & Toso in the 1950s. Featuring delicately sculpted flower-shaped glass elements in clear and bl...
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Vintage 1950s Italian Hollywood Regency Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Jugendstil Ceiling Lamp / Pendant Opaline Glass, Re-Edition
By Woka Lamps
Located in Vienna, AT
Beautiful Woka ceiling lamp, also available with a 50 cm diameter radius - total drop is custom-made.
Materials used are brass and opaline glass. Available in different finishes.
L...
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2010s Austrian Jugendstil Chandeliers and Pendants
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Brass
Large Paavo Tynell Flush Mount Ceiling Light in Silk and Brass
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Paavo Tynell for Idman, flush mount ceiling lamp, model 20423, silk, brass, Finland, 1950s
Flush mount ceiling lamp designed by Paavo Tynell and produced by Idman, Finland, during t...
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Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
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Brass
