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Art deco alabaster pendant light
Art deco alabaster pendant light

Art deco alabaster pendant light

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

Good quality art deco period alabaster ceiling light circa 1930. Dish shaped with carved design on

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Mid-20th Century Swedish Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

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Alabaster

Art Deco alabaster hanging pendant light
Art Deco alabaster hanging pendant light

Art Deco alabaster hanging pendant light

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

Art deco alabaster hanging pendant light circa 1930. Good quality alabaster dish light of smaller

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Mid-20th Century Swedish Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Alabaster

Art Deco Alabaster Pendant Chandelier
Art Deco Alabaster Pendant Chandelier

Art Deco Alabaster Pendant Chandelier

Located in Darmstadt, DE

French bronze chandelier from the Art Deco period with alabaster shell shade, suspended from three

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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

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Alabaster, Bronze

French white alabaster Pendant Light, gray rope w/ original alabaster canopy
French white alabaster Pendant Light, gray rope w/ original alabaster canopy

French white alabaster Pendant Light, gray rope w/ original alabaster canopy

Located in New York City, NY

An original alabaster and gray rope pendant light designed and produced in France, c. 1930s. This

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

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Alabaster

French Art Deco Rope Pendant Chandelier
French Art Deco Rope Pendant Chandelier

French Art Deco Rope Pendant Chandelier

Located in Long Island City, NY

A French Art Deco pendant chandelier with a concave frosted glass or alabaster shade supported by

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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Alabaster, Bronze

French Art Deco, Classical Rope & Alabaster Ceiling Light, 1930s
French Art Deco, Classical Rope & Alabaster Ceiling Light, 1930s

French Art Deco, Classical Rope & Alabaster Ceiling Light, 1930s

Located in Odense, DK

This exceptional art deco ceiling lamp is a rare French classical alabaster pendant dating to the

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Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants

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Alabaster, Metal

Exceptional Art Deco Hand Carved & Layered Alabaster Pendant Light / Chandelier
Exceptional Art Deco Hand Carved & Layered Alabaster Pendant Light / Chandelier

Exceptional Art Deco Hand Carved & Layered Alabaster Pendant Light / Chandelier

Located in Lisse, NL

our specialities, we were thrilled to find another rare and truly beautiful Art Deco pendant, made of

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

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Alabaster, Metal, Brass

Swedish Modern Alabaster Ceiling Pendant with Rope & Brass Details, 1940s
Swedish Modern Alabaster Ceiling Pendant with Rope & Brass Details, 1940s

Swedish Modern Alabaster Ceiling Pendant with Rope & Brass Details, 1940s

Located in Stockholm, SE

Elegant alabaster pendant light from Sweden, crafted in the 1940s. The substantial, bowl-shaped

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Vintage 1940s Swedish Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

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Alabaster

French Art Deco White Black Veining Alabaster Pendant Chandelier, 1930s
French Art Deco White Black Veining Alabaster Pendant Chandelier, 1930s

French Art Deco White Black Veining Alabaster Pendant Chandelier, 1930s

Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE

A lovery Arte Deco era alabaster pendant / light fixture, France, 1930-1939. Hand-carved shade from

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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

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Alabaster

Great Design & Colors Antique Art Deco Alabaster Flush Mount / Pendant Light
Great Design & Colors Antique Art Deco Alabaster Flush Mount / Pendant Light

Great Design & Colors Antique Art Deco Alabaster Flush Mount / Pendant Light

Located in Lisse, NL

Rare and very stylish alabaster ceiling fixture of great quality and design. This rare Art Deco

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

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Alabaster, Metal, Brass

Marvelous Wooden Art Deco Chandelier / Pendant with Five Large Alabaster Shades
Marvelous Wooden Art Deco Chandelier / Pendant with Five Large Alabaster Shades

Marvelous Wooden Art Deco Chandelier / Pendant with Five Large Alabaster Shades

Located in Lisse, NL

A striking and highly decorative Art Deco chandelier, crafted in solid oak and fitted with five

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Early 20th Century European Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

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Alabaster, Brass

Marvelous & Large Bronze Art Deco Chandelier / Pendant w. Five Alabaster Shades
Marvelous & Large Bronze Art Deco Chandelier / Pendant w. Five Alabaster Shades

Marvelous & Large Bronze Art Deco Chandelier / Pendant w. Five Alabaster Shades

Located in Lisse, NL

are looking for a remarkable light fixture to grace your living space then this antique Art Deco

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

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Alabaster, Brass, Bronze

MARVELOUS Bronze Art Deco Chandelier / Pendant with SIX LARGE Alabaster Shades
MARVELOUS Bronze Art Deco Chandelier / Pendant with SIX LARGE Alabaster Shades

MARVELOUS Bronze Art Deco Chandelier / Pendant with SIX LARGE Alabaster Shades

Located in Lisse, NL

are looking for a remarkable light fixture to grace your living space then this antique Art Deco

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Alabaster, Brass, Bronze

Marvelous Bronze Art Deco Chandelier / Pendant with Six Large Alabaster Shades
Marvelous Bronze Art Deco Chandelier / Pendant with Six Large Alabaster Shades

Marvelous Bronze Art Deco Chandelier / Pendant with Six Large Alabaster Shades

Located in Lisse, NL

are looking for a remarkable light fixture to grace your living space then this antique Art Deco

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

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Alabaster, Brass, Bronze

Large magnificent Art Deco fluted alabaster bell shape Pendant Light Fixture
Large magnificent Art Deco fluted alabaster bell shape Pendant Light Fixture

Large magnificent Art Deco fluted alabaster bell shape Pendant Light Fixture

Located in New York City, NY

nice gleam and highlights distinct Art Deco fluting, and is finished with a pointed finial. Thick and

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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

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Alabaster, Bronze, Nickel

Art Deco alabaster hanging dish light
Art Deco alabaster hanging dish light

Art Deco alabaster hanging dish light

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

Art deco alabaster hanging dish light circa 1930. Simple but elegant deco period ceiling pendant

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Early 20th Century Swedish Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

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Alabaster

Great Design Antique Orange Alabaster Chandelier Pendant, Art Decò
Great Design Antique Orange Alabaster Chandelier Pendant, Art Decò

Great Design Antique Orange Alabaster Chandelier Pendant, Art Decò

Located in Roma, IT

Orange alabaster chandelier. Period circa 1940. The chandelier is 85 centimetres high, the diameter

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Vintage 1940s European Chandeliers and Pendants

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Alabaster

French Art Deco Alabaster Looking Art Glass Pendant Lantern, 1920-1930
French Art Deco Alabaster Looking Art Glass Pendant Lantern, 1920-1930

French Art Deco Alabaster Looking Art Glass Pendant Lantern, 1920-1930

Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE

Art Deco high-releaf marbled glass pendant or lantern, France, circa 1920-1930. Art glass with a

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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Striking Art Deco Moon Shape Alabaster Pendant Light Bronze Hardware Glass Beads
Striking Art Deco Moon Shape Alabaster Pendant Light Bronze Hardware Glass Beads

Striking Art Deco Moon Shape Alabaster Pendant Light Bronze Hardware Glass Beads

Located in Lisse, NL

20th century light fixtures being one of our specialities, we always love finding unique pendants. This

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Early 20th Century Italian Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

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Alabaster, Bronze

Monumental Swedish Art Deco Alabaster and Brass Chandelier, 1930s
Monumental Swedish Art Deco Alabaster and Brass Chandelier, 1930s

Monumental Swedish Art Deco Alabaster and Brass Chandelier, 1930s

Located in Stockholm, SE

elegant detailing. This chandelier exemplifies Swedish Art Deco sophistication — combining natural

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Vintage 1930s Swedish Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

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Alabaster, Brass

Antique Stunning & Extra Large 23.6 Ø Alabaster Dish Shade Pendant w Rope ca1920
Antique Stunning & Extra Large 23.6 Ø Alabaster Dish Shade Pendant w Rope ca1920

Antique Stunning & Extra Large 23.6 Ø Alabaster Dish Shade Pendant w Rope ca1920

Located in Lisse, NL

tracks, this extra-large amber color alabaster pendant is one of them. We’ve seen a lot of antique lights

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Early 20th Century European Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

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Alabaster, Brass

Top Art Deco Design Brass and Two Light Alabaster shades Pendant Light / Fixture
Top Art Deco Design Brass and Two Light Alabaster shades Pendant Light / Fixture

Top Art Deco Design Brass and Two Light Alabaster shades Pendant Light / Fixture

Located in Lisse, NL

design, from which the two arms 'grow' makes this Art Deco pendant a real visual treat, both on and off

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Early 20th Century European Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

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Alabaster, Brass, Wire

20th Century French Art Deco Alabaster Ring Chandelier
20th Century French Art Deco Alabaster Ring Chandelier

20th Century French Art Deco Alabaster Ring Chandelier

Located in Gloucestershire, GB

20th Century French Art Deco period alabaster ring, six light chandelier. Of rare form with the

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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

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Alabaster, Metal

Art Deco Alabaster Pendant Light w Rose Carved Edge and Brass Chains, 17.8Ø"
Art Deco Alabaster Pendant Light w Rose Carved Edge and Brass Chains, 17.8Ø"

Art Deco Alabaster Pendant Light w Rose Carved Edge and Brass Chains, 17.8Ø"

Located in Lisse, NL

Art Deco white alabaster pendant with carved rose motif and rope suspension, 17.8” Diameter. A

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

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Alabaster, Brass, Wire

Swedish shaped art deco carved alabaster ceiling light
Swedish shaped art deco carved alabaster ceiling light

Swedish shaped art deco carved alabaster ceiling light

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

Swedish shaped art deco carved alabaster ceiling light circa 1920. Fine quality domed shaped art

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Early 20th Century Swedish Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

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Alabaster

Art Deco Gilt Bronze Alabaster Six-Light Chandelier
Art Deco Gilt Bronze Alabaster Six-Light Chandelier

Art Deco Gilt Bronze Alabaster Six-Light Chandelier

Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE

Large French Art Deco gilt bronze chandelier with alabaster bowl shade suspended from three gilt

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

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Alabaster, Bronze

Carved Pink Alabaster French Art Deco Ceiling Light Chandelier
Carved Pink Alabaster French Art Deco Ceiling Light Chandelier

Carved Pink Alabaster French Art Deco Ceiling Light Chandelier

Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen

Antique carved pink and white Alabaster Art Deco ceiling light with the original, hand-knotted rope

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

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Alabaster

French Art Deco Alabaster Gilt Bronze Six-Light Chandelier
French Art Deco Alabaster Gilt Bronze Six-Light Chandelier

French Art Deco Alabaster Gilt Bronze Six-Light Chandelier

Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE

Large Art Deco solid gilt bronze chandelier with alabaster bowl shade suspended from three gilt

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

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Alabaster, Bronze

Stunning French Alabaster pendant lamp 1920s
Stunning French Alabaster pendant lamp 1920s

Stunning French Alabaster pendant lamp 1920s

Located in Den Haag, NL

Stunning Alabaster ceiling lamp . Love the shape of this piece . so classic . Great light effect

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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

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Alabaster

Art Deco Marbled Glass Chandelier, Orange Alabaster Style, 1920s, Germany
Art Deco Marbled Glass Chandelier, Orange Alabaster Style, 1920s, Germany

Art Deco Marbled Glass Chandelier, Orange Alabaster Style, 1920s, Germany

Located in Andernach, DE

. Just so Berlin in it's 20s! This art glass might have been made in Murano, although also in Germany

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Early 20th Century German Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

French Art Deco Bronze and Rubi Color Alabaster Five-Light Chandelier
French Art Deco Bronze and Rubi Color Alabaster Five-Light Chandelier

French Art Deco Bronze and Rubi Color Alabaster Five-Light Chandelier

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A French early 20th century Art Deco bronze and carved rubi-color alabaster five-light chandelier

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

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Alabaster, Bronze

Rare & Meaningful Art Deco 5-Light Chandelier w Owl Sculpture & Alabaster Shades
Rare & Meaningful Art Deco 5-Light Chandelier w Owl Sculpture & Alabaster Shades

Rare & Meaningful Art Deco 5-Light Chandelier w Owl Sculpture & Alabaster Shades

Located in Lisse, NL

life and that is what we thought when we first saw this unique Art Deco era chandelier. The remarkable

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Early 20th Century European Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

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Alabaster, Metal

Pair of Petite Alabaster Pendants, Sweden, 1930
Pair of Petite Alabaster Pendants, Sweden, 1930

Pair of Petite Alabaster Pendants, Sweden, 1930

Located in New York, NY

Carved from the same block of amber alabaster, this pair of 12 inch diameter lights mounts three

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Early 20th Century Swedish Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

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Alabaster

Domed tortoise shell alabaster pendant fixture / coupe / plafonnier
Domed tortoise shell alabaster pendant fixture / coupe / plafonnier

Domed tortoise shell alabaster pendant fixture / coupe / plafonnier

Located in New York City, NY

An original, unelectrified French Art Deco alabaster bowl shape pendant with a beautiful pattern

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

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Alabaster

Art Deco White Albaster Chandelier, 1940s
Art Deco White Albaster Chandelier, 1940s

Art Deco White Albaster Chandelier, 1940s

Located in Roma, IT

Antique alabaster hanging lamp in Art Deco style, circa 1940s. A single piece of alabaster

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Vintage 1940s European Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

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Alabaster

Italian 1920s Alabaster Bowl Form Light Fixture
Italian 1920s Alabaster Bowl Form Light Fixture

Italian 1920s Alabaster Bowl Form Light Fixture

Located in Hudson, NY

alabaster bowl hung from a silken and tasseled rope.

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Vintage 1920s Italian Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Art Deco Alabaster Pendant Light
Art Deco Alabaster Pendant Light

Art Deco Alabaster Pendant Light

Located in London, GB

An Art Deco alabaster ceiling light, with its original alabaster ceiling dome and passementerie

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Alabaster

Art Deco period alabaster pendant light
Art Deco period alabaster pendant light

Art Deco period alabaster pendant light

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

Art deco period alabaster pendant light circa 1920. Fine quality alabaster ceiling light and of a

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Early 20th Century Swedish Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

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Alabaster

Art Deco Alabaster Chandelier/Pendant
Art Deco Alabaster Chandelier/Pendant

Art Deco Alabaster Chandelier/Pendant

Located in Petaluma, CA

This alabaster chandelier has exotic amber and black coloration and gives very warm light. It is

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Vintage 1930s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

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Alabaster, Brass

Scandinavian large art deco alabaster pendant light
Scandinavian large art deco alabaster pendant light

Scandinavian large art deco alabaster pendant light

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

Scandinavian large Art Deco alabaster pendant light circa 1930. Beautiful hand carved Swedish dish

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Mid-20th Century Swedish Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Alabaster

Swedish art deco alabaster hanging pendant light
Swedish art deco alabaster hanging pendant light

Swedish art deco alabaster hanging pendant light

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

Swedish art deco alabaster hanging pendant light circa 1920. Beautiful quality alabaster bowl

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Early 20th Century Swedish Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

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Alabaster

Art Deco Alabaster Hanging Light
Art Deco Alabaster Hanging Light

Art Deco Alabaster Hanging Light

Located in London, GB

An Art Deco alabaster hanging light, with its original rope and alabaster ceiling dome. France

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

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Alabaster

1930s Secession Art Deco Pendant Chandelier Light Rope Suspension Glass Brass
1930s Secession Art Deco Pendant Chandelier Light Rope Suspension Glass Brass

1930s Secession Art Deco Pendant Chandelier Light Rope Suspension Glass Brass

Located in Praha, CZ

geometry of early Art Deco. The fixture features a warm, alabaster-style glass bowl shade supported by its

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Vintage 1930s Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

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Alabaster, Metal, Brass

Art deco alabaster hanging dish light
Art deco alabaster hanging dish light

Art deco alabaster hanging dish light

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

Art deco alabaster hanging dish light circa 1930. Good quality art deco period pendant light

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Mid-20th Century Swedish Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Alabaster, Copper

Rare Art Deco Marbled Alabaster Pendant Light / Chandelier, Sweden 1930s
Rare Art Deco Marbled Alabaster Pendant Light / Chandelier, Sweden 1930s

Rare Art Deco Marbled Alabaster Pendant Light / Chandelier, Sweden 1930s

Located in Stockholm, SE

Exceptional Swedish Art Deco alabaster pendant light dating from the 1930s. This striking piece

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Early 20th Century Swedish Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

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Alabaster

Art Deco Carved Alabaster Chandelier
Art Deco Carved Alabaster Chandelier

Art Deco Carved Alabaster Chandelier

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

Good quality alabaster ceiling light, circa 1920. Circular dish with carved detail around the edge

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Early 20th Century Swedish Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

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Alabaster

Art Deco Alabaster Light Fixture
Art Deco Alabaster Light Fixture

Art Deco Alabaster Light Fixture

Located in New York, NY

may be replaced with electrified roping in a variety of tones and textures, other chains or rods and

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Vintage 1920s Swedish Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

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Alabaster

Diamond Shaped Alabaster Pendant with Black & White Veining, 1930s, Art Deco
Diamond Shaped Alabaster Pendant with Black & White Veining, 1930s, Art Deco

Diamond Shaped Alabaster Pendant with Black & White Veining, 1930s, Art Deco

Located in Stockholm, SE

Exceptional Art Deco alabaster pendant light dating from the 1930s. This striking piece features a

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Early 20th Century Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

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Alabaster

Chic Carved French Art Deco Alabaster Hanging Light
Chic Carved French Art Deco Alabaster Hanging Light

Chic Carved French Art Deco Alabaster Hanging Light

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Chic Carved French Art Deco Alabaster Hanging Light. Matching alabaster canopy. Great for a hallway

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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

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Alabaster

Art Deco Carved Alabaster Ceiling Light
Art Deco Carved Alabaster Ceiling Light

Art Deco Carved Alabaster Ceiling Light

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

Art Deco carved alabaster ceiling light, circa 1920. Beautiful circular alabaster chandelier

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Early 20th Century Swedish Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

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Alabaster

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Art Deco Pendant Alabaster Rope For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the art deco pendant alabaster rope you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each art deco pendant alabaster rope for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using alabaster, stone and natural fiber. There are many kinds of the art deco pendant alabaster rope you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. An art deco pendant alabaster rope is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Art Deco styles are sought with frequency.

How Much is a Art Deco Pendant Alabaster Rope?

An art deco pendant alabaster rope can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $2,318, while the lowest priced sells for $983 and the highest can go for as much as $4,391.

A Close Look at Art Deco Furniture

Art Deco furniture is characterized by its celebration of modern life. More than its emphasis on natural wood grains and focus on traditional craftsmanship, vintage Art Deco dining chairs, tables, desks, cabinets and other furniture — which typically refers to pieces produced during the 1920s and 1930s — is an ode to the glamour of the “Roaring Twenties.” 

ORIGINS OF ART DECO FURNITURE DESIGN

CHARACTERISTICS OF ART DECO FURNITURE DESIGN

  • Bold geometric lines and forms, floral motifs
  • Use of expensive materials such as shagreen or marble as well as exotic woods such as mahogany, ebony and zebra wood
  • Metal accents, shimmering mirrored finishes
  • Embellishments made from exotic animal hides, inlays of mother-of-pearl or ivory

ART DECO FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW

VINTAGE ART DECO FURNITURE ON 1STDIBS

Few design styles are as universally recognized and appreciated as Art Deco. The term alone conjures visions of the Roaring Twenties, Machine Age metropolises, vast ocean liners, sleek typography and Prohibition-era hedonism. The iconic movement made an indelible mark on all fields of design throughout the 1920s and ’30s, celebrating society’s growing industrialization with refined elegance and stunning craftsmanship.

Widely known designers associated with the Art Deco style include Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann, Eileen Gray, Maurice Dufrêne, Paul Follot and Jules Leleu.

The term Art Deco derives from the name of a large decorative arts exhibition held in Paris in 1925. “Art Deco design” is often used broadly, to describe the work of creators in associated or ancillary styles. This is particularly true of American Art Deco, which is also called Streamline Moderne or Machine Age design. (Streamline Moderne, sometimes known as Art Moderne, was a phenomenon largely of the 1930s, post–Art Nouveau.)

Art Deco textile designers employed dazzling floral motifs and vivid colors, and while Art Deco furniture makers respected the dark woods and modern metals with which they worked, they frequently incorporated decorative embellishments such as exotic animal hides as well as veneers in their seating, case pieces, living room sets and bedroom furniture.

From mother-of-pearl inlaid vitrines to chrome aviator chairs, bold and inventive works in the Art Deco style include chaise longues (also known as chaise lounges) and curved armchairs. Today, the style is still favored by interior designers looking to infuse a home with an air of luxury and sophistication.

The vintage Art Deco furniture for sale on 1stDibs includes dressers, coffee tables, decorative objects and more.

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.