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Bauhaus Brass Chandelier by Franta Anyz, 1930, Restored
Bauhaus Brass Chandelier by Franta Anyz, 1930, Restored

Bauhaus Brass Chandelier by Franta Anyz, 1930, Restored

By Franta Anyz

Located in Praha, CZ

Large elegant Bauhaus chandelier designed by Franta Anyz and executed by IAS in the 1930s

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Vintage 1930s Czech Bauhaus Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Bauhaus Art Deco Style Pendant Lamp "Zwadela" Chandelier Pendant, Re-Edition
Bauhaus Art Deco Style Pendant Lamp "Zwadela" Chandelier Pendant, Re-Edition

Bauhaus Art Deco Style Pendant Lamp "Zwadela" Chandelier Pendant, Re-Edition

By Bauhaus, Woka Lamps

Located in Vienna, AT

Uplighter which gives as well as downlight, mirroring shade, several versions. Total drop custom made! All components according to the UL regulations, with an additional charge we wi...

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2010s German Bauhaus Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Bauhaus / Functionalist Brass Chandelier UFO, 1930s, Restored
Bauhaus / Functionalist Brass Chandelier UFO, 1930s, Restored

Bauhaus / Functionalist Brass Chandelier UFO, 1930s, Restored

By Napako

Located in Praha, CZ

Restored: brass age patina carefully polished. Rewired: two separate circuits - 3+3x60W, E25-E27

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Vintage 1930s Czech Bauhaus Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Large Bauhaus Chandelier
Large Bauhaus Chandelier

Large Bauhaus Chandelier

Located in Vienna, AT

Beautiful simple and strict brass and steel construction chromed with six double coated glass

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Vintage 1940s Danish Bauhaus Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Deutsches Bauhaus Pendant "Noadela" Re Edition
Deutsches Bauhaus Pendant "Noadela" Re Edition

Deutsches Bauhaus Pendant "Noadela" Re Edition

By Woka Lamps, Bauhaus Deutschland

Located in Vienna, AT

Uplighter which gives downlight as well, mirroring shade, several variations Most components according to the UL regulations, with an additional charge we will UL-list and label o...

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2010s European Bauhaus Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Large Brass Bauhaus Chandelier by Kaiser & Co., Germany, Circa 1940s
Large Brass Bauhaus Chandelier by Kaiser & Co., Germany, Circa 1940s

Large Brass Bauhaus Chandelier by Kaiser & Co., Germany, Circa 1940s

By Kaiser and Co

Located in Almelo, NL

Large Brass Bauhaus Chandelier by Kaiser & Co., Germany, Circa 1930s — 2 Available, Price Per Item

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Mid-20th Century German Bauhaus Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal, Brass

Restored 1920s Bauhaus Chandelier by Franta Anyz in Polished Brass
Restored 1920s Bauhaus Chandelier by Franta Anyz in Polished Brass

Restored 1920s Bauhaus Chandelier by Franta Anyz in Polished Brass

By Franta Anyz

Located in Praha, CZ

Very rare Bauhaus chandelier executed in polished brass designed by Frantisek Anyz in 1920s and

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Vintage 1920s Czech Bauhaus Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

XXL Bauhaus Salon Chandelier in nickel plated brass and milk glass
XXL Bauhaus Salon Chandelier in nickel plated brass and milk glass

XXL Bauhaus Salon Chandelier in nickel plated brass and milk glass

Located in Beograd, RS

In this listing you will find a stunning XXL Bauhaus chandelier in nickel plated brass, with 6 Milk

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Vintage 1930s German Bauhaus Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass, Nickel

Viennese Brasserie Seccionist Bauhaus Chandelier
Viennese Brasserie Seccionist Bauhaus Chandelier

Viennese Brasserie Seccionist Bauhaus Chandelier

Located in New York, NY

An original 1920s Austrian ring chandelier composed of an oak an brass body with frosted glass disk

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Vintage 1920s Austrian Bauhaus Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

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

Rare Bauhaus Chandelier by IAS, 1930s
Rare Bauhaus Chandelier by IAS, 1930s

Rare Bauhaus Chandelier by IAS, 1930s

Located in Praha, CZ

Very rare 7-flamming Bauhaus chandelier made in Czechoslovakia by IAS in 1930s. Perfect original

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Vintage 1930s Czech Bauhaus Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Elegant Art Deco and Bauhaus Brass and Opaline Glass Chandelier
Elegant Art Deco and Bauhaus Brass and Opaline Glass Chandelier

Elegant Art Deco and Bauhaus Brass and Opaline Glass Chandelier

Located in Antwerp, BE

Elegant Art Deco and Bauhaus Brass and Opaline Glass Chandelier, France or Austria, circa 1930s An

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20th Century French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Unique Bauhaus Art Deco Brass Chandelier or Pendant Lamp by Hayno Focken 1930s
Unique Bauhaus Art Deco Brass Chandelier or Pendant Lamp by Hayno Focken 1930s

Unique Bauhaus Art Deco Brass Chandelier or Pendant Lamp by Hayno Focken 1930s

By Hayno Focken

Located in Munich, DE

chandelier or pendant lamp in hammered solid brass. Probably a custom work in 1930s, Lahr, Germany. Makers

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Vintage 1930s German Bauhaus Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Brass Art Deco Bauhaus Chandelier by Kaiser & Co., 1930s, Germany
Brass Art Deco Bauhaus Chandelier by Kaiser & Co., 1930s, Germany

Brass Art Deco Bauhaus Chandelier by Kaiser & Co., 1930s, Germany

By Kaiser and Co

Located in Hagenbach, DE

Brass Art Deco Bauhaus chandelier by Kaiser & Co., 1930s, Germany Lampshade is in very good

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Vintage 1930s German Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Art Deco Bauhaus Bell Shaped Clear Glass Pendant Stripe Pattern Brass Fitting
Art Deco Bauhaus Bell Shaped Clear Glass Pendant Stripe Pattern Brass Fitting

Art Deco Bauhaus Bell Shaped Clear Glass Pendant Stripe Pattern Brass Fitting

By Paavo Tynell, Bauhaus, Alvar Aalto, Peter Behrens

Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg

mounted with a copper hat and a long brass tube for the wire. We suppose it's from ca 1920s or 1930s and

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Mid-20th Century German Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass, Copper

Very Rare Bauhaus Chandelier by Franta Anýž
Very Rare Bauhaus Chandelier by Franta Anýž

Very Rare Bauhaus Chandelier by Franta Anýž

By Napako, Franta (Frantisek) Anýž

Located in Vienna, AT

Beautiful Bauhaus design for indirect lighting made in the 1930s by Franta Anýž for Napako. Steel

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Vintage 1930s Czech Bauhaus Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass, Nickel

Brass Art Deco Bauhaus Pendant / 1930s
Brass Art Deco Bauhaus Pendant / 1930s

Brass Art Deco Bauhaus Pendant / 1930s

Located in Praha, CZ

- Original condition - Checked, new electricity, polished - Original champagne glass tubular shades - Height can be shortened. - around 1930 jr.

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Vintage 1930s European Bauhaus Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal, Brass

Deutsches Bauhaus / Art Deco Pendant Lamp, "Tristan" Chandelier, Re Edition
Deutsches Bauhaus / Art Deco Pendant Lamp, "Tristan" Chandelier, Re Edition

Deutsches Bauhaus / Art Deco Pendant Lamp, "Tristan" Chandelier, Re Edition

By Woka Lamps

Located in Vienna, AT

Downlight with transparent glass-discs, also available as floor lamp Total drop custom made! Most components according to the UL regulations, with an additional charge we will UL-li...

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2010s Austrian Bauhaus Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

1920/30s Bauhaus Art Deco Pendant Chandelier, BJB Germany, Scandinavian Design
1920/30s Bauhaus Art Deco Pendant Chandelier, BJB Germany, Scandinavian Design

1920/30s Bauhaus Art Deco Pendant Chandelier, BJB Germany, Scandinavian Design

Located in Skien, NO

**Primitive Bauhaus Art Deco Dual-Armed Pendant Chandelier with Opaline Glass Shade, ca. 1920s/30s

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Vintage 1920s Swedish Bauhaus Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass, Steel

Large Opaline Globe Pendant Lamp, 1920s, British Modernist, Super Provenance
Large Opaline Globe Pendant Lamp, 1920s, British Modernist, Super Provenance

Large Opaline Globe Pendant Lamp, 1920s, British Modernist, Super Provenance

By Bauhaus

Located in London, GB

brass fittings. Provenance: Hove Museum & Art Gallery, Brighton and Hove City, UK. The lamp dates

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Vintage 1920s British Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Bauhaus Brass Ceiling Lamp by Kaiser & Co, 1950s, Germany
Bauhaus Brass Ceiling Lamp by Kaiser & Co, 1950s, Germany

Bauhaus Brass Ceiling Lamp by Kaiser & Co, 1950s, Germany

By Kaiser and Co

Located in Hagenbach, DE

of the iconic Bauhaus aesthetic. Featuring a sleek and elongated design, it combines brass and metal

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Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

The Deconstructed Brass Ring Chandelier
The Deconstructed Brass Ring Chandelier

The Deconstructed Brass Ring Chandelier

By Arjun Rathi Design

Located in Mumbai, Maharashtra

The Deconstructed ring light framing a modern living room.

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2010s Indian Bauhaus Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal, Brass, Copper

Kaiser-Leuchten, Chandelier, Brass, Glass, Germany, 1950s
Kaiser-Leuchten, Chandelier, Brass, Glass, Germany, 1950s

Kaiser-Leuchten, Chandelier, Brass, Glass, Germany, 1950s

By Kaiser Leuchten

Located in High Point, NC

A sizeable brass and opaline glass chandelier designed and produced by Kaiser-Leuchten, Germany, c

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Vintage 1950s German Bauhaus Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Rare & Elegant Art Deco or Bauhaus Chandelier or Pendant Lamp Germany 1930s
Rare & Elegant Art Deco or Bauhaus Chandelier or Pendant Lamp Germany 1930s

Rare & Elegant Art Deco or Bauhaus Chandelier or Pendant Lamp Germany 1930s

Located in Munich, DE

Rare and beautiful Bauhaus or Art Deco pendant lamp or chandelier. Designed & manufactured in

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Vintage 1930s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass, Chrome

Art Deco Bauhaus Cream Opaline Glass and Brass Pendants, Germany 1930s
Art Deco Bauhaus Cream Opaline Glass and Brass Pendants, Germany 1930s

Art Deco Bauhaus Cream Opaline Glass and Brass Pendants, Germany 1930s

Located in NUEMBRECHT, NRW

1940s during the Bauhaus period. The light features a round cream/ivory colored opaline lampshade

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Vintage 1930s German Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Contemporary Bauhaus Pendant Lamp Pyppe Flat in Brass, Taupe and Travertine
Contemporary Bauhaus Pendant Lamp Pyppe Flat in Brass, Taupe and Travertine

Contemporary Bauhaus Pendant Lamp Pyppe Flat in Brass, Taupe and Travertine

By Mambo Unlimited Ideas

Located in Lisbon, PT

finish and a delicate Polished Brass structure and a carefully sculpted Travertine stone give shape to

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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Travertine, Metal, Brass

Contemporary Bauhaus Pendant Lamp Pyppe Flat in Brass, Taupe and Travertine
Contemporary Bauhaus Pendant Lamp Pyppe Flat in Brass, Taupe and Travertine

Contemporary Bauhaus Pendant Lamp Pyppe Flat in Brass, Taupe and Travertine

By Mambo Unlimited Ideas

Located in Lisbon, PT

finish and a delicate Polished Brass structure and a carefully sculpted Travertine stone give shape to

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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

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Travertine, Metal, Brass

Bauhaus inspired Copper color, Salmon, Caning and Brass Monaco I Pendant Lamp
Bauhaus inspired Copper color, Salmon, Caning and Brass Monaco I Pendant Lamp

Bauhaus inspired Copper color, Salmon, Caning and Brass Monaco I Pendant Lamp

By Mambo Unlimited Ideas

Located in Lisbon, PT

A perfect suspension of round shapes, rattan mesh and brass details intertwined with delicate and

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2010s Portuguese Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal, Brass

Bauhaus Pendant in the Style of  Peter Behrens
Bauhaus Pendant in the Style of  Peter Behrens

Bauhaus Pendant in the Style of Peter Behrens

By Peter Behrens

Located in Vienna, AT

Brass and copper canopy and the chain with opaline glass shade made in Germany in the 1930s.

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Vintage 1930s German Bauhaus Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass, Copper

1 of 4 Beautiful Pendant Lamp, Art Deco Bauhaus, Germany 1920s
1 of 4 Beautiful Pendant Lamp, Art Deco Bauhaus, Germany 1920s

1 of 4 Beautiful Pendant Lamp, Art Deco Bauhaus, Germany 1920s

Located in München, BY

Original and rare Art Deco/Bauhaus pendant lamp made of copper, brass and glass, Germany, circa

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Vintage 1920s German Bauhaus Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass, Copper

Top DESIGN & Large Art Deco Style Brass and Glass Eight-Light Chandelier
Top DESIGN & Large Art Deco Style Brass and Glass Eight-Light Chandelier

Top DESIGN & Large Art Deco Style Brass and Glass Eight-Light Chandelier

Located in Lisse, NL

reasons: Firstly, it has a stunning brass 'body' which is in excellent condition. Secondly, its perfect

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Mid-20th Century German Bauhaus Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal, Brass

Exceptional Bauhaus Pendant Lamp or Hanging Light Drop by Siemens 1920s, Germany
Exceptional Bauhaus Pendant Lamp or Hanging Light Drop by Siemens 1920s, Germany

Exceptional Bauhaus Pendant Lamp or Hanging Light Drop by Siemens 1920s, Germany

By Siemens, Peter Behrens

Located in Munich, DE

Extremely rare and minimalistic Bauhaus / modernist pendant lamp or hanging light 'Drop'. Designed

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Vintage 1920s German Bauhaus Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass, Copper

Exceptional Bauhaus Pendant Lamp by Adolf Meyer for Zeiss Ikon, 1930s, Germany
Exceptional Bauhaus Pendant Lamp by Adolf Meyer for Zeiss Ikon, 1930s, Germany

Exceptional Bauhaus Pendant Lamp by Adolf Meyer for Zeiss Ikon, 1930s, Germany

By Adolf Meyer, Zeiss Ikon

Located in Munich, DE

Unique Bauhaus or Modernist pendant lamps. Designed by Adolf Meyer in 1920s and manufactured by

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Vintage 1920s German Bauhaus Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass, Metal

Pair of Rare 1930s industrial Bauhaus KG Pendant Lamps by K.G. Lindesvärd
Pair of Rare 1930s industrial Bauhaus KG Pendant Lamps by K.G. Lindesvärd

Pair of Rare 1930s industrial Bauhaus KG Pendant Lamps by K.G. Lindesvärd

By Bröderna Malmströms Metallvarufabrik

Located in Forserum, SE

A pair of large Bauhaus-style "KG" pendant lamps, model 3611, developed between 1934–1936 by Karl

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Vintage 1930s Swedish Bauhaus Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass, Steel, Chrome

Unique Functionalist Chandelier
Unique Functionalist Chandelier

Unique Functionalist Chandelier

Located in Praha, CZ

The chandelier is made of brass nickel-plated construction. The chandelier has two circuit that can

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Early 20th Century Czech Bauhaus Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass, Nickel

Zeiss Ikon by Adolf Meyer Bauhaus Art Deco Lamp, Germany, circa 1930s
Zeiss Ikon by Adolf Meyer Bauhaus Art Deco Lamp, Germany, circa 1930s

Zeiss Ikon by Adolf Meyer Bauhaus Art Deco Lamp, Germany, circa 1930s

By Adolf Meyer, Zeiss Ikon

Located in Wien, AT

Zeiss Ikon by Adolf Meyer Bauhaus Art Deco lamp, Germany, circa 1930s Original condition.

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Vintage 1930s German Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Series01 Sm Pendant, Dark Patinated Brass, Goatskin Parchment Shade
Series01 Sm Pendant, Dark Patinated Brass, Goatskin Parchment Shade

Series01 Sm Pendant, Dark Patinated Brass, Goatskin Parchment Shade

By Adam Otlewski

Located in Ozone Park, NY

Solid machined brass in dark patinated finish, genuine goatskin parchment shade with stitched edge

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2010s American Bauhaus Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

S01 Upright Electrolier Polished Unlacquered Brass, Goatskin Parchment Shades
S01 Upright Electrolier Polished Unlacquered Brass, Goatskin Parchment Shades

S01 Upright Electrolier Polished Unlacquered Brass, Goatskin Parchment Shades

By Adam Otlewski

Located in Ozone Park, NY

Solid machined brass, soft hand-dyed waxed leather shades, patinated copper tension wire with

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2010s American Bauhaus Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

J Hanging Lamp with Integrated Led and Brass
J Hanging Lamp with Integrated Led and Brass

J Hanging Lamp with Integrated Led and Brass

By Arjun Rathi Design

Located in Mumbai, Maharashtra

Sleek metal frames, industrially produced in true Bauhaus style, form the language of this lighting

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2010s Indian Bauhaus Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal, Brass, Copper

Nautical Chain Suspended Hanging Lamp in Brass and Copper, 1930s
Nautical Chain Suspended Hanging Lamp in Brass and Copper, 1930s

Nautical Chain Suspended Hanging Lamp in Brass and Copper, 1930s

Located in Esbjerg, DK

composed of a solid copper shade, an ornamented solid brass top and an unusual ornamental chain also in

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Vintage 1930s Scandinavian Bauhaus Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass, Copper

The Twin Light with Integrated LED and Brass
The Twin Light with Integrated LED and Brass

The Twin Light with Integrated LED and Brass

By Arjun Rathi Design

Located in Mumbai, Maharashtra

Sleek metal frames, industrially produced in true Bauhaus style, form the language of this lighting

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2010s Indian Bauhaus Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal, Brass, Copper

The Frequency Light with Integrated LED and Brass
The Frequency Light with Integrated LED and Brass

The Frequency Light with Integrated LED and Brass

By Arjun Rathi Design

Located in Mumbai, Maharashtra

Sleek metal frames, industrially produced in true Bauhaus style, form the language of this lighting

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2010s Indian Bauhaus Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal, Brass, Copper

Series 02 Pendant, Polished Unlacquered Brass, Large Goatskin Parchment Shade
Series 02 Pendant, Polished Unlacquered Brass, Large Goatskin Parchment Shade

Series 02 Pendant, Polished Unlacquered Brass, Large Goatskin Parchment Shade

By Adam Otlewski

Located in Ozone Park, NY

Solid machined brass, hand-stitched goatskin parchment shade with diffuser. Goatskin parchment is

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2010s American Bauhaus Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Series01 Upright Electrolier, Smoke Patinated Brass, Mustard Leather Shades
Series01 Upright Electrolier, Smoke Patinated Brass, Mustard Leather Shades

Series01 Upright Electrolier, Smoke Patinated Brass, Mustard Leather Shades

By Adam Otlewski

Located in Ozone Park, NY

Solid machined brass, soft hand-dyed waxed leather shades, patinated copper tension wire with

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2010s American Bauhaus Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Hanging Loop Lamp with Brass and Milky White Acrylic Tube
Hanging Loop Lamp with Brass and Milky White Acrylic Tube

Hanging Loop Lamp with Brass and Milky White Acrylic Tube

By Arjun Rathi Design

Located in Mumbai, Maharashtra

The Loop lamp series of the Bauhaus collection is minimal and elegant lamps suited for residential

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2010s Indian Bauhaus Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal, Brass, Copper

Danish Funkis Pendant Lamp in Pastel Opaline Glass and Brass, 1940s
Danish Funkis Pendant Lamp in Pastel Opaline Glass and Brass, 1940s

Danish Funkis Pendant Lamp in Pastel Opaline Glass and Brass, 1940s

Located in Esbjerg, DK

pendant features a lopped patinated brass socket - top. It was manufactured in Denmark during the 1930s or

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Vintage 1940s Danish Bauhaus Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Series01 Sm Pendant, Dark Patinated Brass, Ash Gray Hand-Dyed Leather Shade
Series01 Sm Pendant, Dark Patinated Brass, Ash Gray Hand-Dyed Leather Shade

Series01 Sm Pendant, Dark Patinated Brass, Ash Gray Hand-Dyed Leather Shade

By Adam Otlewski

Located in Ozone Park, NY

Solid machined brass in dark patinated finish, hand-dyed soft unstructured leather shade. All

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2010s American Bauhaus Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

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Bauhaus Brass Chandelier For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic bauhaus brass chandelier available at 1stDibs. A bauhaus brass chandelier — often made from metal, brass and glass — can elevate any home. Find 137 options for an antique or vintage bauhaus brass chandelier now, or shop our selection of 9 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer bauhaus brass chandelier, there are earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right bauhaus brass chandelier, those designed in Art Deco, Mid-Century Modern and Arts and Crafts styles are of considerable interest. Many designers have produced at least one well-made bauhaus brass chandelier over the years, but those crafted by Peter Behrens, Josef Hurka and Kaiser Leuchten are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Bauhaus Brass Chandelier?

The average selling price for a bauhaus brass chandelier at 1stDibs is $1,986, while they’re typically $172 on the low end and $35,081 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.

Questions About Bauhaus Brass Chandelier
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    You can update an old brass chandelier in many ways. Refinish it with spray paint to give it a more modern hue or slip new sleeves over the candles. You can also add embellishments like crystals to the frame. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique and vintage chandeliers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    There are a couple points to check in determining if your chandelier is antique. The drops were faceted on both sides, and there also may be daisy-shaped glass buttons. You can also shop a range of chandeliers from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.