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Good Size & Perfectly Balanced Art Deco White & Black Alabaster Pendant Light
Located in Lisse, NL
timeless design this alabaster chandelier from the European Art Deco era is one of the most beautiful
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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

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Alabaster, Metal, Brass, Wire

Art Deco White and Grey Alabaster Pendant Light Black Veined, ca. 1920
Located in Barntrup, DE
Art Deco white and grey alabaster pendant light fixture with black veines, France, circa the 1920s
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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

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Alabaster, Brass

Large & Pure Art Deco Layered White & Black Alabaster Pendant Light Flush Mount
Located in Lisse, NL
of the European Art Deco era will light up both your days and evenings. Its remarkable, circular and
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Early 20th Century European Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Alabaster, Metal, Brass, Chrome

Pure Art Deco and Mint Condition White & Black Layered Alabaster Pendant Light
Located in Lisse, NL
its good size and white color and remarkable design this alabaster chandelier will light up both your
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Early 20th Century European Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Alabaster, Brass

Art Deco White and Black Veined Alabaster and Brass Pendant Light, ca 1920
Located in Barntrup, DE
Antique large Art Deco black veined white alabaster pendant light fixture. Gorgeous and large
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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

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Alabaster, Brass

Small & Striking Art Deco Moon-Like Shape White & Black Alabaster Pendant Light
Located in Lisse, NL
the warm light it radiates. This good alabaster pendant is rewired to the highest standard for safe
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Early 20th Century European Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Alabaster, Bronze, Metal, Brass, Wire

French Art Deco White and Black Alabaster and Brass Pendant Light, ca 1920
Located in Barntrup, DE
Antique French Art Deco black veined white alabaster pendant light fixture. Gorgeous alabaster
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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Alabaster, Brass, Bronze

French Art Deco White and Black Veined Alabaster Pendant Light Fixture, ca. 1920
Located in Barntrup, DE
French Art Deco period black veined white alabaster pendant light fixture. A wonderful alabaster
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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

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Alabaster, Brass, Chrome

Pure Art Deco Layered White & Black Veins Alabaster Pendant Light w Match Canopy
Located in Lisse, NL
the heydays of the European Art Deco era will light up both your days and evenings. Its remarkable
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Early 20th Century European Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Alabaster, Metal, Brass, Wire

Art Deco Black Veined Alabaster and Brass Pendant Light, ca 1920
Located in Barntrup, DE
Antique French Art Deco black veined cloudy or dark white alabaster pendant light fixture. A superb
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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Alabaster, Brass

French Art Deco Style Marbled White Glass and Brass Pendant Light
Located in Barntrup, DE
An Art Deco style marbled milk glass and brass pendant light fixture from circa the 1950s, France
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Vintage 1950s French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal, Brass

Eighteen Karat White Gold Art Deco Style Pendant Necklace with Topaz
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
necklace in Art Deco style features a 15x15x8 mm blue quartz and is made of 18-karat white gold. It belongs
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21st Century and Contemporary German Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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Topaz, Quartz, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Timless & Pure Art Deco White Alabaster Pendant Light with Adjustable Canopy
Located in Lisse, NL
Deco pendant light certainly is great value for money. Current height x diameter: 24 x 13.7 inches
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Early 20th Century European Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Alabaster, Metal, Bronze, Brass

Vintage Antique Art Deco Church White Opaline Glass Pendant Light, C.1920
Located in London, GB
Beautifully designed pressed opaline glass pendant lamp with brass gallery. c.1920 Moulded opaline
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Vintage 1920s English Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Eighteen Karat White Gold Art Deco Style Pendant Necklace with Green Quartz
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This art deco style pendant necklace is made of 18 karat white gold and features a large 15x15x8 mm
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21st Century and Contemporary German Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Quartz, Silver, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Top Quality Carved & Great Color w. Black Veins Alabaster Art Deco Pendant Light
Located in Lisse, NL
Beautiful colors with flowing black veins alabaster light fixture. If you are looking for a good
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

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Alabaster, Brass

Antique Art Deco 14k Yellow Gold Diamond & Black Onyx Filigree Pendant Necklace
Located in Montclair, NJ
gold and black onyx combined with the masterful Art Deco Workmanship is truly something special! Enjoy
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Onyx, Yellow Gold

Large Art Deco White & Black Alabaster Pendant Chandelier with Perfect Canopy
Located in Lisse, NL
Top class, Art Deco chandelier with a stylized flower shade and perfect matching canopy. Thanks to
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Early 20th Century European Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

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Alabaster, Brass, Bronze, Wire

Handcarved in Layers Art Deco White Alabaster & Black Veins Pendant / Chandelier
Located in Lisse, NL
stunning, layered Art Deco shade this rare pendant would have been up there with the higher priced ones
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Early 20th Century European Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

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Alabaster, Metal, Brass, Bronze

Art Deco White & Black Alabaster Pendant w. Mint Shade & Blackened Brass Canopy
Located in Lisse, NL
Perfectly balanced, Art Deco alabaster pendant in mint condition. Over the years we have sold some
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Early 20th Century European Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

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Alabaster, Metal, Bronze, Brass

Striking Example Art Deco Alabaster Pendant Light with a Lot of Black Veins 1920
Located in Lisse, NL
Great shape, wonderful color and mint condition alabaster pendant. If you are looking for a good
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Alabaster, Brass, Bronze

Timeless Design Handcarved White & Black Art Deco Alabaster Pendant / Chandelier
Located in Lisse, NL
Good size and timeless, hand carved, antique alabaster pendant light. Thanks to its 'calm' and
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Early 20th Century Italian Arts and Crafts Chandeliers and Pendants

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Alabaster, Metal, Bronze, Brass

Large Size Art Deco White Alabaster & Black Veins Pendant / Flush Mount 1910s
Located in Lisse, NL
light up both your days and evenings. It is white and black from top to bottom and the beautifully
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Early 20th Century European Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

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Alabaster, Wire, Bronze, Metal, Brass

Good Size & Timeless Art Deco White Alabaster & Black Chain Pendant Flush Mount
Located in Lisse, NL
work of lighting art. This desirable, from top to bottom black and white alabaster pendant is
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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Alabaster, Metal, Bronze, Brass

Beautiful Color, Art Deco Alabaster Pendant Light / Chandelier Hanging on Rope
Located in Lisse, NL
. If you are looking for a beautifully designed and great quality pendant then this fine Art Deco light
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

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Alabaster, Brass

Vintage Antique Art Deco 6" Cube Opaline Glass Pendant Light, C.1930
Located in London, GB
An incredibly elegant art deco cubed opaline pendant lamp. c.1930. Thick pressed white opaline
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Vintage 1930s English Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

French Art Deco Alabaster and Bronze Thistle Pendant Light Fixture, ca. 1920
Located in Barntrup, DE
Art Deco white and black veined alabaster pendant light fixture. A wonderful alabaster pendant
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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Alabaster, Bronze

Extra Large Antique White & Black Alabaster Chandelier / Pendant Light with Rope
Located in Lisse, NL
Rare and majestic, three light alabaster pendant from the heydays of the Art Deco era. This rare
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Early 20th Century European Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

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Alabaster

Vintage Antique Art Deco Ovaloid Church Opaline Glass Pendant Light, C.1930
Located in London, GB
An elegantly shaped opaline glass pendant light with gallery. c.1930 Of ovaloid form, white
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Vintage 1930s English Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Mint & Timeless White & Black Antique Alabaster Pendant Light / Chandelier 1910s
Located in Lisse, NL
timeless design this alabaster pendant light too should have no trouble at all finding a new home very soon
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Early 20th Century European Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

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Alabaster, Metal, Brass, Bronze, Wire

1932 Art Deco Nordic Pendant Onyx Diamonds solid 18K Gold / 2.6gr
Located in SE
Pendant in 18K White Gold with the setting of Black onyx accented with Diamonds. There are ten
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Vintage 1930s Swedish Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, White Gold

Impressive Shape Arts & Crafts White & Black Alabaster Pendant Light Flush Mount
Located in Lisse, NL
of lighting art. This alabaster pendant too is professionally rewired to the highest standard for
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Early 20th Century European Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

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Alabaster, Bronze, Brass

Large D2Ø" Antique White & Black Alabaster Pendant Light with Perfect Rope Chain
Located in Lisse, NL
light. Thanks to the metal hook inside the good size alabaster canopy, mounting this pendant to your
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Early 20th Century European Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

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Alabaster, Wire, Metal, Bronze, Brass

Small & Timeless Art Deco Era White Alabaster Pendant Flush Mount & Brass Canopy
Located in Lisse, NL
Small and truly timeless Art Deco pendant light that will never fail to impress. With early 20th
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Early 20th Century European Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

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Alabaster, Wire, Metal, Brass, Bronze

White Gold Pendant Necklace with Green Quartz
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This art deco style pendant necklace is in 18 karat white gold with the big 15x15x8 mm size grown
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21st Century and Contemporary German Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Quartz, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Silver

Eighteen Karat White Gold Pendant Necklace with Green Quartz
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This art deco style pendant necklace is in 18 karat white gold with the big 15x15x8 mm size grown
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21st Century and Contemporary German Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Quartz, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Silver

Fourteen Karat White Gold Pendant Necklace with Green Quartz
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This 14 Karat White Gold pendant necklace features a large 15x15x8 mm green quartz, specially cut
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21st Century and Contemporary German Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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Amethyst, Quartz, Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold

Large Size & Great Design Restored Antique White Alabaster Shade Pendant Light
Located in Lisse, NL
Top class Art Deco pendant with a hand carved alabaster dish shade with stunning black thunder
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Early 20th Century European Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

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Alabaster, Metal

Stunning Hand Carved White & Black Modernist Alabaster Pendant / Chandelier
Located in Lisse, NL
stunning Art Deco pendant is no exception. You can take our word for it. This unique alabaster fixture is
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Early 20th Century European Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

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Alabaster, Metal, Brass, Bronze, Wire

Stunning & Timeless White & Black Antique Alabaster Pendant / Chandelier 1910s
Located in Lisse, NL
Superb condition and timeless design alabaster pendant light. Thanks to its good size, its
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Early 20th Century European Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

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Alabaster, Metal, Bronze, Brass

Good Size 1920s Art Deco Alabaster Pendant, Colorful & Great Timeless Shape
Located in Lisse, NL
Unique 1920s white alabaster and black veins pendant with a shade of pink. One of the qualities
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Early 20th Century Italian Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

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Alabaster, Brass, Metal

Art Deco Inspired Star I Suspension Lamp Powder Coated Black Linen Shade
By Mambo Unlimited Ideas
Located in Lisbon, PT
A game between balance and light. Its shape is unexpected while built with geometric segments but
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2010s Portuguese Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Pure Art Deco Layered Alabaster Pendant / Flush Mount W. Blackened Brass Canopy
Located in Lisse, NL
to your door in just 4 to 6 days included in our price this pure Art Deco pendant light certainly is
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Early 20th Century European Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

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Alabaster, Metal, Brass, Bronze

Timeless & Near Mint White & Black Antique Alabaster Pendant Chandelier 1920
Located in Lisse, NL
contrast even more when the light is switched on. However, what makes this particular alabaster pendant
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Early 20th Century European Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

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Alabaster, Metal, Brass, Bronze, Wire

Large & Timeless & Near Mint White & Black Antique Alabaster Pendant Chandelier
Located in Lisse, NL
more when the light is switched on. However, what makes this particular alabaster pendant stand out the
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Early 20th Century European Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Alabaster, Metal, Brass, Bronze, Wire

Art Deco Pendant w. Venetian Gondola, Tent & Flag Graphics & Gilt Bronze Canopy
Located in Lisse, NL
, geometrical Art Deco design and the red, white and black colors make the stylish graphics stand out and
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Early 20th Century European Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

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Bronze, Metal

Marvelous & Pure Art Deco Bronze Chandelier Pendant With 5 Mint Alabaster Shades
Located in Lisse, NL
Striking and practical size alabaster pendant light for the perfect atmosphere. If you are looking
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Early 20th Century European Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

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Alabaster, Metal, Brass, Bronze

Large Vintage Gothic or Art Deco Black Wrought Iron & White Milk Glass Lights
Located in Topeka, KS
Wonderful large vintage gothic or Art Deco black painted wrought iron & white milk glass light
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Early 20th Century Unknown Gothic Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Wrought Iron

Large Timeless Art Deco Pendant Flush Mount with Coolest Alabaster Surface Ever
By G Bessi
Located in Lisse, NL
perfectly complements the entire black and white design of this light. Again great value for money. Also
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Early 20th Century Italian Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

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Alabaster, Metal, Brass, Bronze

Early 1900s White With Black Accents Alabaster Up-Light Chandelier From Sweden
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
Beautiful alabaster up-light / chandelier made in the 1930s in Sweden. In the centered underneath
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Vintage 1930s Swedish Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

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Alabaster

GIA Certified Diamond Onyx White Gold Pendant Necklace
Located in Stamford, CT
Custom made Art Deco style hand crafted diamond onyx pendant necklace. GIA certified brown/cognac
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Late 20th Century Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Onyx, Brown Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Large & Timeless White & Black Antique Alabaster Pendant w. Original Canopy 1910
Located in Lisse, NL
get the best feedback from their clients after our alabaster pendants are installed. This three-light
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Early 20th Century European Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

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Alabaster, Metal, Brass, Bronze

Midcentury Modern Chrome Metal and Black & White Alabaster Mineral Stone Pendant
Located in Lisse, NL
future generations to enjoy. Both the striking, white and black alabaster shades and the chrome metal
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Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

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Alabaster, Chrome

Black and White Fortuny Murano Glass and Bronze Chandelier, Late Deco 1940s
By Fortuny
Located in Florence, IT
Black and White Fortuny Murano Glass and Bronze Chandelier, torchon effect characterized by
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Vintage 1940s Italian Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

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Bronze

Burma Jade Pendant Baroque Pearls Rock Crystal Black Onyx Yellow Gold Necklaces
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
, Faceted Quartz, Black Onyx 16 mm diameter, 14 kt Yellow Gold elements, from which hangs a pendant of
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1990s Thai Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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Jade, Onyx, Pearl, Rock Crystal, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

Jade Drop Pendant Baroque Pearls Rock Crystal Black Onyx Yellow Gold Necklaces
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
Pendant measuring 13x35 mm. In 1978 our workshop started in Italy to make simple-chic Art Deco style
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1990s Thai Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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Crystal, Jade, Onyx, Pearl, Rock Crystal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Burma Jade Pendant Baroque Pearls Quartz Black Onyx Ruby Emerald Gold Necklaces
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
in Italy to make simple-chic Art Deco style jewellery, completely handmade and using the typical
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1990s Thai Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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Quartz, Ruby, Pearl, Onyx, Jade, Emerald, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Gold

Burma Jade Pendant Baroque Pearls Quartz Black Onyx Ruby Emerald Gold Necklaces
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
, Faceted Quartz, Black Onyx 16 mm diameter, 14 kt Yellow Gold elements, from which hangs a pendant of
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1990s Thai Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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Quartz, Ruby, Pearl, Onyx, Jade, Emerald, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Gold

Arts and Crafts White & Black Alabaster & Rope Pendant w. Hand Carved Grapevines
Located in Lisse, NL
Beautifully hand carved and mint condition antique alabaster shade pendant for wine lovers. This
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

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Alabaster, Bronze, Brass

Extra Large and Great Design, Marble Like White & Black Superb Alabaster Pendant
Located in Lisse, NL
its extra large size and great condition this alabaster chandelier will light up your days and
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Early 20th Century Italian Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

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Alabaster, Bronze, Brass

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Art Deco White Black Pendant Light For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the art deco white black pendant light you’re looking for at 1stDibs. An art deco white black pendant light — often made from metal, stone and alabaster — can elevate any home. There are 237 variations of the antique or vintage art deco white black pendant light you’re looking for, while we also have 19 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. There are many kinds of the art deco white black pendant light you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. Each art deco white black pendant light bearing Art Deco, modern or mid-century modern hallmarks is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made art deco white black pendant light over the years, but those crafted by BOMMA, Boris Klimek and Arlus are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Art Deco White Black Pendant Light?

An art deco white black pendant light can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $2,959, while the lowest priced sells for $225 and the highest can go for as much as $61,245.

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 and vintage 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 (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), 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.

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 whimsical — like the work of Beau & Bien’s Sylvie Maréchal, frequently inspired by her dreams — 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.