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Large Art Deco Chandelier, 1930s
Large Art Deco Chandelier, 1930s

Large Art Deco Chandelier, 1930s

Located in Praha, CZ

Beautiful 5-flamming Art Deco chandelier with two separate circuits. New bottom sand blasted glass

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Vintage 1930s Czech Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Large Art Deco Chandelier, 1930s, Restored
Large Art Deco Chandelier, 1930s, Restored

Large Art Deco Chandelier, 1930s, Restored

Located in Praha, CZ

Large beautiful Art Deco chandelier made in 1930s. Restored: nickel with minor age patina polished

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Vintage 1930s European Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass, Nickel

Large Wooden Art Deco UFO Chandelier, 1930s
Large Wooden Art Deco UFO Chandelier, 1930s

Large Wooden Art Deco UFO Chandelier, 1930s

Located in Praha, CZ

Stunning Art Deco chandelier from the 1930s featuring a unique solid wood construction with

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Vintage 1930s European Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Art Deco Large 5-Flamming Chandelier, 1930s
Art Deco Large 5-Flamming Chandelier, 1930s

Art Deco Large 5-Flamming Chandelier, 1930s

Located in Praha, CZ

Art Deco 5-flamming chandelier Polished, rewired Original marked glass 5x40W, E25-E27 bulbs US

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Vintage 1930s European Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Large Art Deco 7-Flamming Chandelier, 1930s
Large Art Deco 7-Flamming Chandelier, 1930s

Large Art Deco 7-Flamming Chandelier, 1930s

Located in Praha, CZ

Beautiful big chrome-plated Art Deco chandelier with two separate circuits: lower with one 100W

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Vintage 1930s Czech Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Chrome

1930s Large Art Deco Chandelier, Czechoslovakia
1930s Large Art Deco Chandelier, Czechoslovakia

1930s Large Art Deco Chandelier, Czechoslovakia

Located in Praha, CZ

Art Deco 1930's chandelier, made in Czechoslovakia, Made of brass and plastic. In original

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Vintage 1930s Czech Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Large Art Deco Chandelier in Excellent Condition, 1930s
Large Art Deco Chandelier in Excellent Condition, 1930s

Large Art Deco Chandelier in Excellent Condition, 1930s

Located in Praha, CZ

Beautiful 6-flamming nickel-plated Art Deco chandelier Completely restored: New nickel-plating

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Vintage 1930s Czech Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

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Nickel

Large Functionalist 6-Flamming Nickel-Plated Chandelier, 1930s
Large Functionalist 6-Flamming Nickel-Plated Chandelier, 1930s

Large Functionalist 6-Flamming Nickel-Plated Chandelier, 1930s

Located in Praha, CZ

Magnificent Bauhaus or Functionalist chandelier. Timeless design with simple and clean lines

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Vintage 1930s Czech Bauhaus Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Nickel

Large Bauhaus Lobby Chandelier, circa 1930s
Large Bauhaus Lobby Chandelier, circa 1930s

Large Bauhaus Lobby Chandelier, circa 1930s

By Kaiser Leuchten

Located in Gloucester, GB

Large Bauhaus lobby chandelier, circa 1930s - Sculptural curved brass - Takes 8x LED tube bulbs

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Vintage 1930s German Bauhaus Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Large Art Deco Copper and Lucite Chandelier, circa 1930s
Large Art Deco Copper and Lucite Chandelier, circa 1930s

Large Art Deco Copper and Lucite Chandelier, circa 1930s

By Atelier Jean Perzel

Located in New York, NY

Voguish Art Deco chandelier, in copper, lucite and glass. The fixtures a circular bottom basin ( 32

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Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Copper

Large 5-Flamming Tubular Art Deco / Bauhaus Chandelier, 1930s
Large 5-Flamming Tubular Art Deco / Bauhaus Chandelier, 1930s

Large 5-Flamming Tubular Art Deco / Bauhaus Chandelier, 1930s

Located in Praha, CZ

Chrome-plated Bauhaus or Art Deco chandelier Rewired, polished New hand made blown opaline glass

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Vintage 1930s Czech Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Chrome

1930s Large Brass  Chandelier By Anyz , Czechoslovakia
1930s Large Brass  Chandelier By Anyz , Czechoslovakia

1930s Large Brass Chandelier By Anyz , Czechoslovakia

By Franta Anyz

Located in Praha, CZ

- Very good condition - polished - rewired - 6x E26-E27 bulb - US wiring compatible

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Vintage 1930s Czech Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Large 1930's French Molded Glass Light Fixture
Large 1930's French Molded Glass Light Fixture

Large 1930's French Molded Glass Light Fixture

Located in New York, NY

A circa 1930's French molded glass light fixture with interior light

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Vintage 1930s French French Provincial Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Ultra Rare Large Bauhaus Chandelier by Franta Anyz for IAS, 1930s
Ultra Rare Large Bauhaus Chandelier by Franta Anyz for IAS, 1930s

Ultra Rare Large Bauhaus Chandelier by Franta Anyz for IAS, 1930s

Located in Praha, CZ

Extremely large Bauhaus pendant chandelier designed by Franta Anýž and manufactured by IAS, circa

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Vintage 1930s Czech Bauhaus Chandeliers and Pendants

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Nickel, Metal

Large ART DECO chandelier hanging lamp signed by EZAN design Boris Lacroix 1930s
Large ART DECO chandelier hanging lamp signed by EZAN design Boris Lacroix 1930s

Large ART DECO chandelier hanging lamp signed by EZAN design Boris Lacroix 1930s

By Boris Jean Lacroix, Ezan

Located in Bingen am Rhein, RP

Art Deco Chandelier - EZAN - design Boris Lacroix - 1930s The impressive Art Deco chandelier is an

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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass, Chrome

1930's Large Industrial Black Enamel Bauhaus Ceiling Pendant Lamps
1930's Large Industrial Black Enamel Bauhaus Ceiling Pendant Lamps

1930's Large Industrial Black Enamel Bauhaus Ceiling Pendant Lamps

Located in Hook, Hampshire

1930’s Large Industrial Black Enamel Bauhaus Ceiling Pendant Lamps. The key feature of these lamps

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Vintage 1930s Chandeliers and Pendants

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Enamel, Steel

Great Design Large Size Art Deco White Alabaster Chandelier, 1930s
Great Design Large Size Art Deco White Alabaster Chandelier, 1930s

Great Design Large Size Art Deco White Alabaster Chandelier, 1930s

Located in Roma, IT

Extraordinary antique white alabaster hanging chandelier in Art Deco style, circa 1930s, decorated

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Vintage 1930s European Chandeliers and Pendants

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Alabaster

1930's Large Industrial Black Enamel Bauhaus Ceiling Pendant Lamp
1930's Large Industrial Black Enamel Bauhaus Ceiling Pendant Lamp

1930's Large Industrial Black Enamel Bauhaus Ceiling Pendant Lamp

Located in Hook, Hampshire

1930’s Large Industrial Black Enamel Bauhaus Ceiling Pendant Lamp 1930’s Large Industrial Black

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Vintage 1930s European Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Large Italian 1930s Murano Glass Pendant
Large Italian 1930s Murano Glass Pendant

Large Italian 1930s Murano Glass Pendant

Located in Milan, IT

Italian 1930s Murano glass lantern.

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Vintage 1930s Italian Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Chrome

Set of 3 Large Bronze and Crystal Tassel Chandelier from Baccarat, 1930s
Set of 3 Large Bronze and Crystal Tassel Chandelier from Baccarat, 1930s

Set of 3 Large Bronze and Crystal Tassel Chandelier from Baccarat, 1930s

By Baccarat

Located in Andrézieux-Bouthéon, FR

Large Bronze and Crystal Tassel Chandelier from Baccarat Set of 3 Vintage Design Exceptional

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20th Century French Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

Large Bauhaus Pendant Attributed to Marianne Brandt, 1930s
Large Bauhaus Pendant Attributed to Marianne Brandt, 1930s

Large Bauhaus Pendant Attributed to Marianne Brandt, 1930s

By Marianne Brandt

Located in Praha, CZ

Adjustable height - min height 75cm, max height - 85cm. Very good original condition. Few scratches on glass shade visible on pictures. Cleaned, rewired: 1x60W, E25-E27 bulb US wirin...

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Vintage 1930s German Bauhaus Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Nickel

Large Poul Henningsen Pendant 'Patented' in Copper, L. Poulsen Denmark 1930s
Large Poul Henningsen Pendant 'Patented' in Copper, L. Poulsen Denmark 1930s

Large Poul Henningsen Pendant 'Patented' in Copper, L. Poulsen Denmark 1930s

By Louis Poulsen, Poul Henningsen

Located in WIJCKEL, NL

Rare and Large PH Pendant in copper and brass, designed by Poul Henningsen and manufactured by

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Vintage 1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal, Brass, Copper

Large Art Deco Paavo Tynell Flushmount Model 1621, Rimmed Glass, Taito 1930s
Large Art Deco Paavo Tynell Flushmount Model 1621, Rimmed Glass, Taito 1930s

Large Art Deco Paavo Tynell Flushmount Model 1621, Rimmed Glass, Taito 1930s

By Paavo Tynell, Taito Oy

Located in Helsinki, FI

1930s. This lamp, along with other lamps on our listings, came from the Ilveslinna building in

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Vintage 1930s Finnish Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Large Aluminum Industrial Search Light, England, 1930s
Large Aluminum Industrial Search Light, England, 1930s

Large Aluminum Industrial Search Light, England, 1930s

Located in New York, NY

1930s English Industrial light originally used on a freighter as a search light. Original hardware

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Vintage 1930s English Chandeliers and Pendants

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Aluminum, Steel

Large Prof Wilhelm Wagenfeld Opaline Pendant Lamp 1930s
Large Prof Wilhelm Wagenfeld Opaline Pendant Lamp 1930s

Large Prof Wilhelm Wagenfeld Opaline Pendant Lamp 1930s

By Lindner, Wilhelm Wagenfeld

Located in Den Haag, NL

Extra Large pendant lamp. Design Prof Wilhelm Wagenfeld 1930s for Lindberg Luchten .LJS

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Vintage 1930s German Bauhaus Chandeliers and Pendants

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Opaline Glass

Large Art Déco Pendant Light With Opaline Glass, 1930s
Large Art Déco Pendant Light With Opaline Glass, 1930s

Large Art Déco Pendant Light With Opaline Glass, 1930s

Located in Schwerin, MV

Large Bauhaus spherical lamp made of opal glass with a metal suspension and a very long pendulum

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Vintage 1930s German Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal, Brass

Large and Heavy Hand Carved Alabaster Ceiling Lamp, 1930s, Germany
Large and Heavy Hand Carved Alabaster Ceiling Lamp, 1930s, Germany

Large and Heavy Hand Carved Alabaster Ceiling Lamp, 1930s, Germany

Located in Hagenbach, DE

This large and heavy hand-carved alabaster ceiling lamp was crafted in Germany during the 1930s and

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Vintage 1930s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Alabaster

Art Deco Ceiling Lamp with Large Glass Tulips, 1930s
Art Deco Ceiling Lamp with Large Glass Tulips, 1930s

Art Deco Ceiling Lamp with Large Glass Tulips, 1930s

Located in Bingen am Rhein, RP

geometric ART DECO hanging lamp Art Deco brass ceiling lamp: a timeless combination of elegance and style. These stunning Art Deco hanging lamps made of high-quality brass are a ...

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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Large Art Deco Pendant Lamp, Glass Shade, Brass Canopy, Germany, 1930s
Large Art Deco Pendant Lamp, Glass Shade, Brass Canopy, Germany, 1930s

Large Art Deco Pendant Lamp, Glass Shade, Brass Canopy, Germany, 1930s

Located in Schwerin, MV

Large Art Deco rod pendant lamp with a decorated, UFO-shaped glass shade from the 1930s. The glass

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Mid-20th Century German Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Marius SABINO Large French Art Deco chandelier with 3 rows of palmettes, 1920
Marius SABINO Large French Art Deco chandelier with 3 rows of palmettes, 1920

Marius SABINO Large French Art Deco chandelier with 3 rows of palmettes, 1920

By Marius-Ernest Sabino

Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR

France during the 1930s. This impressive large-scale chandelier features three concentric rows of molded

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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

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Chrome

A NEO-CLASSICAL ART-DECO CHANDELIER PENDANT LAMP by MAISON BAGUES, France 1960
A NEO-CLASSICAL ART-DECO CHANDELIER PENDANT LAMP by MAISON BAGUES, France 1960

A NEO-CLASSICAL ART-DECO CHANDELIER PENDANT LAMP by MAISON BAGUES, France 1960

By Maison Baguès

Located in PARIS, FR

interior in the 1930s. NOTE: Another, larger chandelier, a listed example of this model, will also be up

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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass, Metal

Large Unusual Caldwell, circa 1930s Chandelier
Large Unusual Caldwell, circa 1930s Chandelier

Large Unusual Caldwell, circa 1930s Chandelier

By Edward F. Caldwell & Co.

Located in Stamford, CT

A large unusual Caldwell, circa 1930s chandelier prominently hung in the Ted Field Estate Home

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Vintage 1930s Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal

Spectacular 1930s Large Twelve-Light Glass Chandelier
Spectacular 1930s Large Twelve-Light Glass Chandelier

Spectacular 1930s Large Twelve-Light Glass Chandelier

Located in Gloucestershire, GB

Wonderful, circa 1920s-1930s Spanish glass chandelier of very large size, in the classical taste

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Mid-20th Century Spanish Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Glass

Large Italian Art Deco Cluster Chandelier, 1930s
Large Italian Art Deco Cluster Chandelier, 1930s

Large Italian Art Deco Cluster Chandelier, 1930s

Located in Ljubljana, SI

The lamp sockets was designed for standard E27 light-bulb (not included) but also takes your standard American/Canadian E26 size (tested). Takes 4 pieces of E27/ E26 light bulbs. Wor...

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Vintage 1930s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

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Glass

Large 1930s American Industrial Enamel Ceiling Light

Large 1930s American Industrial Enamel Ceiling Light

Located in Chicago, IL

1930's American Industrial Enamel Ceiling Light, more available. It needs to be rewired.Listed

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Vintage 1930s American Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

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Enamel, Metal

Large  1930s Holophane Shade 14 Available
Large  1930s Holophane Shade 14 Available

Large 1930s Holophane Shade 14 Available

By Holophane

Located in Prescott, AZ

14 available now. There may be more and as they come in the amount available will increase. Since they are being shipped in, we will wait until they are in our hands to confirm amo...

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

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Glass

Industrial Extra Large Aluminium Ship Search Light, England, 1930s
Industrial Extra Large Aluminium Ship Search Light, England, 1930s

Industrial Extra Large Aluminium Ship Search Light, England, 1930s

Located in Hove, GB

A truly stunning vintage aluminium ships light dating from the 1930s, it's a very large piece with

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Vintage 1930s English Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

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Aluminum

Extra Large Wave-Shaped Ceiling Light, 1930s, Hugo Gorge Attributed
Extra Large Wave-Shaped Ceiling Light, 1930s, Hugo Gorge Attributed

Extra Large Wave-Shaped Ceiling Light, 1930s, Hugo Gorge Attributed

By Hugo Gorge

Located in Wien, AT

Huge museal wavy ceiling lamp made of solid brass with nine light bulbs Design and execution of the lamps attributed by Hugo Gorge. Creation time, circa 1935 Good original conditi...

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Vintage 1930s Austrian Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Large 1930s Art Deco Opal Glass Chrome Ceiling Lamp with Long Pole
Large 1930s Art Deco Opal Glass Chrome Ceiling Lamp with Long Pole

Large 1930s Art Deco Opal Glass Chrome Ceiling Lamp with Long Pole

Located in Budapest, HU

Large size Art Deco pendant with a flawless, geometric, stepped milk glass globe. The other parts

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Vintage 1930s Czech Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Rare Large 1930's French Wrought Iron Chandelier
Rare Large 1930's French Wrought Iron Chandelier

Rare Large 1930's French Wrought Iron Chandelier

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A rare and large all hands made French 1930's wrought iron chandelier, the patina is much nicer in

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Vintage 1930s French Chandeliers and Pendants

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Wrought Iron

Large Functionalist / Bauhaus Chandelier, 1930s
Large Functionalist / Bauhaus Chandelier, 1930s

Large Functionalist / Bauhaus Chandelier, 1930s

Located in Praha, CZ

Rare and beautiful functionalist chandelier made in 1930s. Central glass globe and new side flat

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Vintage 1930s European Bauhaus Chandeliers and Pendants

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Chrome

Large Art Deco Chandelier, 1930s
Large Art Deco Chandelier, 1930s

Large Art Deco Chandelier, 1930s

Located in Praha, CZ

Large 6-flamming chandelier made of wood, chrome, aluminum and glass One glass has small crack cca

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Vintage 1930s Czech Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

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Aluminum, Chrome

Large Art Deco Chandelier, 1930s
Large Art Deco Chandelier, 1930s

Large Art Deco Chandelier, 1930s

Located in Praha, CZ

6 - flaming Art Deco chandelier new wiring two circuits - 1 or 5 or all 6 bulbs could be switched

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Vintage 1930s Czech Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Large Art Deco Chandelier, 1930s
Large Art Deco Chandelier, 1930s

Large Art Deco Chandelier, 1930s

Located in Praha, CZ

6 - flaming Art Deco chandelier new wiring two circuits - 1 or 5 or all 6 bulbs could be switched

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Vintage 1930s Czech Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Large Bauhaus Lobby Chandelier, circa 1930s
Large Bauhaus Lobby Chandelier, circa 1930s

Large Bauhaus Lobby Chandelier, circa 1930s

Located in Gloucester, GB

Large Bauhaus lobby chandelier, circa 1930s - Sculptural curved brass - Takes 8x LED tube bulbs

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Vintage 1930s German Bauhaus Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Large Bauhaus Lobby Chandelier, circa 1930s
Large Bauhaus Lobby Chandelier, circa 1930s

Large Bauhaus Lobby Chandelier, circa 1930s

Located in Gloucester, GB

Large Bauhaus lobby chandelier, circa 1930s - Sculptural curved brass - Takes 8x LED tube bulbs

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Vintage 1930s German Bauhaus Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Large Bauhaus Lobby Chandelier, circa 1930s
Large Bauhaus Lobby Chandelier, circa 1930s

Large Bauhaus Lobby Chandelier, circa 1930s

Located in Gloucester, GB

Large Bauhaus lobby chandelier, circa 1930s - Sculptural curved brass - Takes 8x LED tube bulbs

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Vintage 1930s German Bauhaus Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Large Carlo Scarpa Venini Chandelier, 1930s
Large Carlo Scarpa Venini Chandelier, 1930s

Large Carlo Scarpa Venini Chandelier, 1930s

By Venini, Carlo Scarpa

Located in Vienna, AT

Rare large model 5254 designed by Carlo Scarpa for Venini in the 1930s. Minimalist brass structure

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Vintage 1930s Italian Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Large Art Deco Chandelier, 1930s, Restored
Large Art Deco Chandelier, 1930s, Restored

Large Art Deco Chandelier, 1930s, Restored

Located in Praha, CZ

Unusual Art Deco chandelier. Completely restored. Chrome with minimum age patina polished. Glass

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Vintage 1930s European Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Chrome

Italian, Murano, Blown Glass 12-Light Chandelier, Large Diameter, ca. 1930's
Italian, Murano, Blown Glass 12-Light Chandelier, Large Diameter, ca. 1930's

Italian, Murano, Blown Glass 12-Light Chandelier, Large Diameter, ca. 1930's

Located in Atlanta, GA

all handblown glass from Murano, Italy, this chandelier features a segmented standard with a bowl

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Vintage 1930s Italian Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Blown Glass

Large Art Deco Chandelier, Germany, 1930s, Restored
Large Art Deco Chandelier, Germany, 1930s, Restored

Large Art Deco Chandelier, Germany, 1930s, Restored

Located in Praha, CZ

Large Art Deco chandelier made in Germany in 1930s Glass in perfect condition Restored: cleaned

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Vintage 1930s German Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

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Nickel

Large Art Deco Chandelier Wrought Iron, 1930s
Large Art Deco Chandelier Wrought Iron, 1930s

Large Art Deco Chandelier Wrought Iron, 1930s

Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes

Large Art Deco chandelier from France and made in wrought iron and glass.

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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

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Wrought Iron

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1930s Large Chandelier For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the 1930s large chandelier you’re looking for. A 1930s large chandelier — often made from metal, glass and brass — can elevate any home. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer 1930s large chandelier, there are earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. Each 1930s large chandelier bearing Art Deco, Industrial or Scandinavian Modern hallmarks is very popular. A well-made 1930s large chandelier has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Atelier Petitot, Franta (Frantisek) Anýž and August Walther und Söhne AG are consistently popular.

How Much is a 1930s Large Chandelier?

Prices for a 1930s large chandelier start at $245 and top out at $187,720 with the average selling for $3,617.

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.

Questions About 1930s Large Chandelier
  • 1stDibs ExpertJune 30, 2023
    What brides wore in the 1930s varied. Some wore long flowing dresses made of satin or silk. Long sleeves were popular and designs often featured only minimal embellishments like appliqués and beading. Because many people faced difficult financial situations due to the Great Depression, brides also sometimes simply wore their best dresses on their wedding days. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of vintage wedding dresses.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 26, 2024
    To identify 1930s furniture, first see if you can spot a maker's mark in hidden areas, such as the back, base, inside of drawers or under tabletops and seats. Trusted online resources can help you determine who produced your furniture based on these markings, and from there, you can research more to get a rough idea of how old your item is. A piece's characteristics can also be helpful when dating furniture. Many items made during the 1930s are examples of Art Deco furniture. Art Deco furniture is characterized by geometric patterns and luxurious materials, such as shagreen, marble, mother of pearl, mirrored glass, exotic animal hides and rare woods like mahogany, ebony and zebra wood. A certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer can provide an expert opinion on when your piece was likely made. On 1stDibs, explore a range of 1930s furniture.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    Yes, people had record players in the 1930s. In fact, record players began to become more common during the decade and continued to grow in popularity throughout the 1940s, 50s and 60s. Thomas Edison made the first phonograph record player in 1877. Shop a variety of record players on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023
    In the 1930s, phones typically looked like rotary telephones. They had either a round or square base with a numbered dial that spun when you dialed and a handset receiver with both an earpiece and a mouthpiece. A cord connected the handset to the base. Find a variety of rotary phones on 1stDibs.