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A Suite of 6 Large Opaline Globe Bronze-Mounted Pendant Fixtures
A Suite of 6 Large Opaline Globe Bronze-Mounted Pendant Fixtures

A Suite of 6 Large Opaline Globe Bronze-Mounted Pendant Fixtures

Located in Montreal, QC

A 1920s bronze pendant light with a large white opal glass globe. The bronze fitter has a dark

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Vintage 1920s Canadian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Bronze

Beautiful and Elegant 1920's Bronze and Crystal Light
Beautiful and Elegant 1920's Bronze and Crystal Light

Beautiful and Elegant 1920's Bronze and Crystal Light

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A beautiful and rare bronze and crystal light, the picture speak for it self.

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Vintage 1920s Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

French Art Deco Alabaster and Bronze Pendant Light, circa 1920s
French Art Deco Alabaster and Bronze Pendant Light, circa 1920s

French Art Deco Alabaster and Bronze Pendant Light, circa 1920s

Located in Barntrup, DE

French Art Deco pendant light in warm amber-toned alabaster with bronze mounts, circa 1920s. A

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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Alabaster, Bronze

1920's Caldwell Gilt Bronze Light Fixture with Opaline Glass
1920's Caldwell Gilt Bronze Light Fixture with Opaline Glass

1920's Caldwell Gilt Bronze Light Fixture with Opaline Glass

Located in New York, NY

A circa 1920's Caldwell neoclassic style light fixtures with beautiful Opaline glass inset.

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Vintage 1920s French Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Bronze

German Art Deco Counterweight Pendant Light 1920s
German Art Deco Counterweight Pendant Light 1920s

German Art Deco Counterweight Pendant Light 1920s

Located in Berlin, DE

Art Deco adjustable solid brass pendant light. Germany, 1920s-1930s Lamp sockets: 2x

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Early 20th Century German Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass, Bronze

French Neoclassical Style Amber Alabaster and Bronze Pendant Light, circa 1920s
French Neoclassical Style Amber Alabaster and Bronze Pendant Light, circa 1920s

French Neoclassical Style Amber Alabaster and Bronze Pendant Light, circa 1920s

Located in Barntrup, DE

, elegantly suspended by ornate bronze chains and mounts. This elegant French pendant light, dating to the

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Vintage 1920s French Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Alabaster, Bronze

French Art Deco Black Veined Alabaster and Bronze Pendant Light, ca. 1920s
French Art Deco Black Veined Alabaster and Bronze Pendant Light, ca. 1920s

French Art Deco Black Veined Alabaster and Bronze Pendant Light, ca. 1920s

Located in Barntrup, DE

pendant light dates to the Art Deco period of the 1920s and showcases a substantial alabaster bowl

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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Alabaster, Bronze

1920s Silvered Bronze Chandelier, Italian Brass, Five-Light Design
1920s Silvered Bronze Chandelier, Italian Brass, Five-Light Design

1920s Silvered Bronze Chandelier, Italian Brass, Five-Light Design

Located in Douglas Manor, NY

Five-light chandelier has a silver plated finish. The heavily scrolled arms radiate from an

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Early 20th Century Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

1920s English Silvered Bronze 9 Light Chandelier Laurels and Fruit
1920s English Silvered Bronze 9 Light Chandelier Laurels and Fruit

1920s English Silvered Bronze 9 Light Chandelier Laurels and Fruit

Located in New York, NY

Silvered bronze chandelier with detailed laurel leaf and fruit castings. This is English made in

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Vintage 1920s English Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Bronze

Art Deco Five-Light Bronze and Glass Floral Motif Chandelier, 1920s
Art Deco Five-Light Bronze and Glass Floral Motif Chandelier, 1920s

Art Deco Five-Light Bronze and Glass Floral Motif Chandelier, 1920s

Located in Barntrup, DE

Beautiful French Art Nouveau bronze chandelier from the 1920s. Five bronze arms decorated with

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Vintage 1920s French Art Nouveau Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Bronze

1920s Maison Baguès style Six-Light Bronze and Crystal Flower Chandelier
1920s Maison Baguès style Six-Light Bronze and Crystal Flower Chandelier

1920s Maison Baguès style Six-Light Bronze and Crystal Flower Chandelier

By Maison Baguès

Located in Schoorl, NL

French 1920s chandelier in the shape of a bouquet with crystal flowers and bronze stem after Maison

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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

1920’s Caldwell Large Leaded Glass Light Fixtures Pair
1920’s Caldwell Large Leaded Glass Light Fixtures Pair

1920’s Caldwell Large Leaded Glass Light Fixtures Pair

By Edward F. Caldwell & Co.

Located in New York, NY

circa 1920’s leaded glass large light fixture with interior lights (3 available)

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Vintage 1920s American Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Bronze

1920's Silver Plated Light Fixture with Opaline Glass
1920's Silver Plated Light Fixture with Opaline Glass

1920's Silver Plated Light Fixture with Opaline Glass

Located in New York, NY

a circa 1920's silver plated light fixture with Opaline glass inset, with 6 lights and 2 interior

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Vintage 1920s American Adam Style Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Bronze

Swedish Grace Pendant light, Chr Berg & Co, Sweden, 1920s
Swedish Grace Pendant light, Chr Berg & Co, Sweden, 1920s

Swedish Grace Pendant light, Chr Berg & Co, Sweden, 1920s

Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län

Lovely Swedish Grace ceiling light from Chr Berg & Co, with a brass and pale orange colored glass

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Vintage 1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Bronze

French Art Nouveau Pendant Light by G.V. de Croismare, Muller Frères, 1920s
French Art Nouveau Pendant Light by G.V. de Croismare, Muller Frères, 1920s

French Art Nouveau Pendant Light by G.V. de Croismare, Muller Frères, 1920s

By G.V. de Croismarre

Located in Barntrup, DE

, 1920s. This impressive French Art Nouveau pendant light was made in the 1920s by G.V. de Croismare of

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Vintage 1920s French Art Nouveau Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Bronze

XXL Art Deco Eight-Light Alabaster and Bronze Chandelier, circa 1920s
XXL Art Deco Eight-Light Alabaster and Bronze Chandelier, circa 1920s

XXL Art Deco Eight-Light Alabaster and Bronze Chandelier, circa 1920s

Located in Barntrup, DE

, architectural light diffusion. An impressive XXL French Art Deco chandelier dating from the circa 1920s

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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Alabaster, Metal, Brass, Bronze

French Empire Style Seven-Light Bronze, Brass and Glass Chandelier, 1920s
French Empire Style Seven-Light Bronze, Brass and Glass Chandelier, 1920s

French Empire Style Seven-Light Bronze, Brass and Glass Chandelier, 1920s

Located in Barntrup, DE

bulb, and six arms each have a socket for an E14 size light bulb. The wings of swans and bronze decors

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Vintage 1920s French Empire Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Bronze, Brass

Art Nouveau Pendant Light with Orange & Aubergine Glass by Muller Frères, 1920s
Art Nouveau Pendant Light with Orange & Aubergine Glass by Muller Frères, 1920s

Art Nouveau Pendant Light with Orange & Aubergine Glass by Muller Frères, 1920s

By Muller Fres Luneville

Located in Barntrup, DE

chains. A beautiful French Art Nouveau pendant light by Muller Frères Lunéville, dating to the 1920s and

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Vintage 1920s French Art Nouveau Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass, Bronze

French Louis XVI Style Bronze and Crystal Glass Three-Light Chandelier, 1920s
French Louis XVI Style Bronze and Crystal Glass Three-Light Chandelier, 1920s

French Louis XVI Style Bronze and Crystal Glass Three-Light Chandelier, 1920s

Located in Barntrup, DE

three bronze ropes, which are decorated with elegantly shaped acanthus branches at the top. The crystal

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Vintage 1920s French Louis XVI Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Brass, Bronze

French Art Deco Alabaster and Frosted Glass Four-Light Chandelier, ca. 1920s
French Art Deco Alabaster and Frosted Glass Four-Light Chandelier, ca. 1920s

French Art Deco Alabaster and Frosted Glass Four-Light Chandelier, ca. 1920s

By Atelier Petitot

Located in Barntrup, DE

balanced and visually rich light effect. Decorative bronze elements with a subtle silver-toned finish form

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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Alabaster, Bronze

1920s Caldwell Silver Plated Light Fixture with Opaline glass
1920s Caldwell Silver Plated Light Fixture with Opaline glass

1920s Caldwell Silver Plated Light Fixture with Opaline glass

By Edward F. Caldwell & Co.

Located in New York, NY

A circa 1920’s silver plate light fixture neoclassic style with Opaline glass inset and three

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Vintage 1920s American Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Silver Plate, Bronze

French Blue Opaline Glass and Bronze Chandelier, circa 1920s
French Blue Opaline Glass and Bronze Chandelier, circa 1920s

French Blue Opaline Glass and Bronze Chandelier, circa 1920s

Located in Wiesbaden, Hessen

A beautifully hand - crafted opaline glass and bronze six - light chandelier, France, circa 1920

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Vintage 1920s French Art Nouveau Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Bronze

Huge German Art Nouveau Bronze and Opal Glass Globe Chandelier, 1920s
Huge German Art Nouveau Bronze and Opal Glass Globe Chandelier, 1920s

Huge German Art Nouveau Bronze and Opal Glass Globe Chandelier, 1920s

Located in Wiesbaden, Hessen

A huge German 6 -light dark bronze chandelier, circa 1920s. This beautiful and stunning light

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Early 20th Century German Art Nouveau Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Bronze

Silvered Bronze and Crystal Chandelier Attr. to Lobmeyr, circa 1920s
Silvered Bronze and Crystal Chandelier Attr. to Lobmeyr, circa 1920s

Silvered Bronze and Crystal Chandelier Attr. to Lobmeyr, circa 1920s

By J.L Lobmeyr

Located in Wiesbaden, Hessen

A beautiful, high quality silvered bronze and cut crystal twelve-light chandelier attr. to Lobmeyr

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20th Century French Belle Époque Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

Pair of German Solid Bronze Mermaids Chandeliers with Fish Motif, 1920s
Pair of German Solid Bronze Mermaids Chandeliers with Fish Motif, 1920s

Pair of German Solid Bronze Mermaids Chandeliers with Fish Motif, 1920s

Located in Wiesbaden, Hessen

A large pair of German 12 -light dark bronze mermaids chandeliers, circa 1920s. This beautiful and

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Vintage 1920s German Art Nouveau Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Bronze

French Louis XVI Style Brass and Glass Semi Flush Mount Ceiling Light, 1920s
French Louis XVI Style Brass and Glass Semi Flush Mount Ceiling Light, 1920s

French Louis XVI Style Brass and Glass Semi Flush Mount Ceiling Light, 1920s

Located in Barntrup, DE

frosted and clear sections. A refined French three-light ceiling fixture from the 1920s, executed in the

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Vintage 1920s French Louis XVI Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Antique English Pendant Fixture
Antique English Pendant Fixture

Antique English Pendant Fixture

Located in New York, NY

A circa 1920’s English bronze pendant light fixture with four interior lights. Measurements

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Vintage 1920s English Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Bronze

1920's 12-Light Bronze & Crystal Chandelier
1920's 12-Light Bronze & Crystal Chandelier

1920's 12-Light Bronze & Crystal Chandelier

Located in Marshville, NC

Absolutely gorgeous crystal and bronze chandy with a multitude of lights! This would be entirely

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Early 20th Century Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

Art Deco marble and bronze pendant light - Italy, 1920s
Art Deco marble and bronze pendant light - Italy, 1920s

Art Deco marble and bronze pendant light - Italy, 1920s

Located in London, GB

A decorative Art Deco pendant with a wonderful sense of theatre. The demi-lune marble shade is

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Vintage 1920s Italian Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Art Deco Oscar Bach Segar Bronze Pendant Hanging Light Fixture Chandelier 1920s
Art Deco Oscar Bach Segar Bronze Pendant Hanging Light Fixture Chandelier 1920s

Art Deco Oscar Bach Segar Bronze Pendant Hanging Light Fixture Chandelier 1920s

By Oscar Bruno Bach, The Segar Studios

Located in Keego Harbor, MI

For your consideration is a beautiful, bronze pendant hanging light fixture chandelier, by Oscar

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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Bronze

1920s Bronze and Nickel Billiard Light Fixture, Art Deco Finials
1920s Bronze and Nickel Billiard Light Fixture, Art Deco Finials

1920s Bronze and Nickel Billiard Light Fixture, Art Deco Finials

By Brunswick-Balke-Collender Company 1

Located in Buffalo, NY

Unusual 1920s four-pendant bronze and nickel light fixture, from a turn of the century billiard

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Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal, Bronze, Nickel

Stunning circa 1920s French Gilt Bronze Cherub Angel Ceiling Light Chandelier
Stunning circa 1920s French Gilt Bronze Cherub Angel Ceiling Light Chandelier

Stunning circa 1920s French Gilt Bronze Cherub Angel Ceiling Light Chandelier

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning circa 1920s French gold gilt bronze Cherub flying

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Vintage 1920s French Art Nouveau Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Bronze

French Silver Color Bronze Cherub Two-Light Ceiling Light Fixture, 1920s
French Silver Color Bronze Cherub Two-Light Ceiling Light Fixture, 1920s

French Silver Color Bronze Cherub Two-Light Ceiling Light Fixture, 1920s

Located in Barntrup, DE

Beautiful light fixture or chandelier with large winged cherub figure, holding flower garland

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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Bronze

French Art Deco Ceiling Light, 1920s
French Art Deco Ceiling Light, 1920s

French Art Deco Ceiling Light, 1920s

Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR

page. Then click on the "Follow" button at the top of the next page. French Art Deco ceiling light

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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass, Bronze

French Bronze and Pink Frosted Glass Six-Light Chandelier, 1920s
French Bronze and Pink Frosted Glass Six-Light Chandelier, 1920s

French Bronze and Pink Frosted Glass Six-Light Chandelier, 1920s

Located in Barntrup, DE

frosted glass shade with one socket for E27 size light bulb. France, 1920s. Dimensions: diameter 55 cm

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Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Bronze, Brass

Art Deco Style Six-Light Bronze and Frosted Glass Chandelier, 1920s
Art Deco Style Six-Light Bronze and Frosted Glass Chandelier, 1920s

Art Deco Style Six-Light Bronze and Frosted Glass Chandelier, 1920s

Located in Barntrup, DE

Beautiful French Art Deco style silver color bronze chandelier from the 1920s. Six bronze arms

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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Bronze

French Art Nouveau Blue and White Glass Pendant Light Signed Noverdy, 1920s
French Art Nouveau Blue and White Glass Pendant Light Signed Noverdy, 1920s

French Art Nouveau Blue and White Glass Pendant Light Signed Noverdy, 1920s

By Jean Noverdy

Located in Barntrup, DE

ornate brass and bronze fixture. The pendant light fixture has three chains attached to the glass bowl

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Vintage 1920s French Art Nouveau Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal, Brass, Bronze

Charles Schneider French Art Deco Chandelier, 1920s
Charles Schneider French Art Deco Chandelier, 1920s

Charles Schneider French Art Deco Chandelier, 1920s

By Charles Schneider

Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR

Ernest had been seriously ill since the end of the 1920's and was of no help. He died in June 1937, one

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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

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Bronze, Wrought Iron

1920’s Caldwell Engraved Bronze Light Fixture With Brown Patina
1920’s Caldwell Engraved Bronze Light Fixture With Brown Patina

1920’s Caldwell Engraved Bronze Light Fixture With Brown Patina

By Edward F. Caldwell & Co.

Located in New York, NY

A circa 1920's Caldwell bronze light fixture with brown patina and interior lights

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Vintage 1920s American Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Bronze

1920s Art Deco Alabaster and Bronze Six-Light Quality Pendant / Chandelier
1920s Art Deco Alabaster and Bronze Six-Light Quality Pendant / Chandelier

1920s Art Deco Alabaster and Bronze Six-Light Quality Pendant / Chandelier

Located in Lisse, NL

This timeless alabaster pendant can be used in different rooms and various interiors. If you are

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Early 20th Century European Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Alabaster, Bronze

1920s Art Deco Alabaster and Bronze Six-Light Handcrafted Pendant or Chandelier
1920s Art Deco Alabaster and Bronze Six-Light Handcrafted Pendant or Chandelier

1920s Art Deco Alabaster and Bronze Six-Light Handcrafted Pendant or Chandelier

Located in Lisse, NL

This timeless alabaster pendant too can be used in different rooms and various interiors. If you

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Early 20th Century European Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Alabaster, Bronze

Highly Stylish 1920s Art Deco Era Vienna Bronze and Glass Pendant Light Fixture
Highly Stylish 1920s Art Deco Era Vienna Bronze and Glass Pendant Light Fixture

Highly Stylish 1920s Art Deco Era Vienna Bronze and Glass Pendant Light Fixture

By Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann

Located in Lisse, NL

geometrical, Art Deco design then this beautiful 1920s pendant could be perfect for you. Some Art Deco designs

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Early 20th Century Austrian Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Bronze

White, Beige and Black Alabaster and Bronze Pendant Light Fixture, 1920s
White, Beige and Black Alabaster and Bronze Pendant Light Fixture, 1920s

White, Beige and Black Alabaster and Bronze Pendant Light Fixture, 1920s

Located in Barntrup, DE

Gorgeous alabaster pendant ceiling light fixture. France, 1920s. Beautifully veined and masterfully

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Vintage 1920s French Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants

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Alabaster, Metal, Bronze

French Art Nouveau Bronze and Polychrome Glass Pendant Light Signed Degué, 1920s
French Art Nouveau Bronze and Polychrome Glass Pendant Light Signed Degué, 1920s

French Art Nouveau Bronze and Polychrome Glass Pendant Light Signed Degué, 1920s

By David Gueron Degue, Degué

Located in Barntrup, DE

French Art Nouveau period pendant light fixture with polychrome glass shade by Degué, founded by

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Vintage 1920s French Art Nouveau Chandeliers and Pendants

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Bronze, Brass, Metal

Unique Arts & Crafts Hammered Brass & Opaline Glass Mosaic Pendant Light, 1920s
Unique Arts & Crafts Hammered Brass & Opaline Glass Mosaic Pendant Light, 1920s

Unique Arts & Crafts Hammered Brass & Opaline Glass Mosaic Pendant Light, 1920s

Located in Lisse, NL

& Crafts pendant light from the 1920s featuring a hammered brass frame with a suspended opaline glass

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Early 20th Century Austrian Arts and Crafts Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal, Wire, Brass

1920's Caldwell Six Light Silver Plated Chandelier
1920's Caldwell Six Light Silver Plated Chandelier

1920's Caldwell Six Light Silver Plated Chandelier

By Edward F. Caldwell & Co.

Located in New York, NY

A circa 1920's Caldwell silver plated chandelier with six lights

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Vintage 1920s American American Classical Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Silver Plate, Bronze

Stylish 1920s Art Deco White Alabaster and Bronze Arms Chandelier Light Fixture
Stylish 1920s Art Deco White Alabaster and Bronze Arms Chandelier Light Fixture

Stylish 1920s Art Deco White Alabaster and Bronze Arms Chandelier Light Fixture

Located in Lisse, NL

to look at. Both with the light switched on and off this good size, 6-light chandelier from the 1920s

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Early 20th Century European Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

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Alabaster, Brass, Bronze

French Louis XVI Style Bronze and Glass Ceiling Light, 1920s
French Louis XVI Style Bronze and Glass Ceiling Light, 1920s

French Louis XVI Style Bronze and Glass Ceiling Light, 1920s

Located in Barntrup, DE

This adorable antique French ceiling light features a very decorative massive bronze fixture and

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Vintage 1920s French Louis XVI Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Bronze

French Art Nouveau Pendant Light by Muller Frères Luneville, 1920s
French Art Nouveau Pendant Light by Muller Frères Luneville, 1920s

French Art Nouveau Pendant Light by Muller Frères Luneville, 1920s

By Muller Fres Luneville

Located in Barntrup, DE

French Art Nouveau bronze and Pâte de Verre glass pendant light fixture by Muller Frères Luneville

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Vintage 1920s French Art Nouveau Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal, Bronze

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1920s Bronze Pendant Light For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal 1920s bronze pendant light for your home. A 1920s bronze pendant light — often made from bronze, metal and glass — can elevate any home. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect 1920s bronze pendant light — we have versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. A 1920s bronze pendant light made by Art Deco designers — as well as those associated with Louis XVI — is very popular. A well-made 1920s bronze pendant light has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by David Gueron Degue, Maison Baguès and Charles Schneider are consistently popular.

How Much is a 1920s Bronze Pendant Light?

The average selling price for a 1920s bronze pendant light at 1stDibs is $2,944, while they’re typically $375 on the low end and $29,500 for the highest priced.

Finding the Right Chandeliers-pendant-lights for You

Chandeliers — simple in form, inspired by candelabras and originally made of wood or iron — first made an appearance in early churches. For those wealthy enough to afford them for their homes in the medieval period, a chandelier's suspended lights likely exuded imminent danger, as lit candles served as the light source for fixtures of the era. Things have thankfully changed since then, and antique chandeliers and pendant lights are popular in many interiors today.

While gas lighting during the late 18th century represented an upgrade for chandeliers — and gas lamps would long inspire Danish architect and pioneering modernist lighting designer Poul Henningsen — it would eventually be replaced with the familiar electric lighting of today.

The key difference between a pendant light and a chandelier is that a pendant incorporates only a single bulb into its design. Don’t mistake this for simplicity, however. An Art Deco–styled homage to Sputnik from Murano glass artisans Giovanni Dalla Fina, with handcrafted decorative elements supported by a chrome frame, is just one stunning example of the elaborate engineering that can be incorporated into every component of a chandelier. (Note: there is more than one lighting fixture that shares its name with the iconic mid-century-era satellite — see Gino Sarfatti’s design too.)

Chandeliers have evolved over time, but their classic elegance has remained unchanged.

Not only will the right chandelier prove impressive in a given room, but it can also offer a certain sense of practicality. These fixtures can easily illuminate an entire space, while their elevated position prevents them from creating glare or straining one’s eyes.

Certain materials, like glass, can complement naturally lit settings without stealing the show. Brass, on the other hand, can introduce an alluring, warm glow. While LEDs have earned a bad reputation for their perceived harsh bluish lights and a loss of brightness over their life span, the right design choices can help harness their lighting potential and create the perfect mood. A careful approach to lighting can transform your room into a peaceful and cozy nook, ideal for napping, reading or working.

For midsize spaces, a wall light or sconce can pull the room together and get the lighting job done. Perforated steel rings underneath five bands of handspun aluminum support a rich diffusion of light within Alvar Aalto's Beehive pendant light, but if you’re looking to brighten a more modest room, perhaps a minimalist solution is what you’re after. The mid-century modern furniture designer Charlotte Perriand devised her CP-1 wall lamps in the 1960s, in which a repositioning of sheet-metal plates can redirect light as needed.

The versatility and variability of these lighting staples mean that, when it comes to finding something like the perfect chandelier, you’ll never be left hanging. From the natural world-inspired designs of the Art Nouveau era to the classic beauty of Paul Ferrante's fixtures, there is a style for every room.

With designs for pendant lights and chandeliers across eras, colors and materials, you’ll never run out of options to explore on 1stDibs — shop a collection today that includes antique Art Deco chandeliers, Stilnovo chandeliers, Baccarat chandeliers and more.