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Mid-Century Italian Chandelier, 1950s
Mid-Century Italian Chandelier, 1950s

Mid-Century Italian Chandelier, 1950s

Located in Praha, CZ

Crystal chandelier made in Italy in 1950. Very good original condition. 1x100W, E25-E27 bulb US

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Vintage crystal chandelier, Italy 1950s
Vintage crystal chandelier, Italy 1950s

Vintage crystal chandelier, Italy 1950s

Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI

An elegant gilt bronze and crystal chandelier made in Italy in the 1950s. This classic chandelier

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Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Brass, Bronze

Xl Vintage Crystal Chandelier Italy 1950s Hollywood Regency
Xl Vintage Crystal Chandelier Italy 1950s Hollywood Regency

Xl Vintage Crystal Chandelier Italy 1950s Hollywood Regency

Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI

Rare vintage large crystal chandelier made in Italy in the 1950s. The chandelier has 12 solid

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Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

Vintage Large Crystal Chandelier Italy 1960s
Vintage Large Crystal Chandelier Italy 1960s

Vintage Large Crystal Chandelier Italy 1960s

Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI

Unique vintage large crystal chandelier made in Italy in the 1960s. Three-tier metal base and 45

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

Materials

Glass

Gold Brass Chandelier with Crystal LEDs, Made in Italy
Gold Brass Chandelier with Crystal LEDs, Made in Italy

Gold Brass Chandelier with Crystal LEDs, Made in Italy

By Il Pezzo Mancante

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

) Inspired by Arabic calligraphic art and the icon of the classical candelabrum, this chandelier is made of a

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Brass

Italian Waterfall Crystal Chandelier
Italian Waterfall Crystal Chandelier

Italian Waterfall Crystal Chandelier

By Venini

Located in London, GB

Beautiful Crystal Waterfall Chandelier made in the Manner of Venini. This Chandelier is 100

Category

20th Century Italian Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal

Italian Chandelier in Bohemia Crystal and Brass
Italian Chandelier in Bohemia Crystal and Brass

Italian Chandelier in Bohemia Crystal and Brass

Located in Milano, IT

Beautiful 1960s brass and Bohemia crystal chandelier. The chandelier has a brass frame, its

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Brass

Articolo 8 Light Italian Hand Made Iron Chandelier with Crystal Flowers
Articolo 8 Light Italian Hand Made Iron Chandelier with Crystal Flowers

Articolo 8 Light Italian Hand Made Iron Chandelier with Crystal Flowers

Located in Stamford, CT

a distressed antique white and gold finish with crystal flowers and bulbs. Hand made in Italy in the

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Late 20th Century Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Iron

Italian Rococo Crystal Chandelier
Italian Rococo Crystal Chandelier

Italian Rococo Crystal Chandelier

$2,988Sale Price|35% Off

Italian Rococo Crystal Chandelier

Located in Albano Laziale, Rome/Lazio

This is a classic Rococo style chandelier hand made in Italy circa 1940 with an array of crystals

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Antique Mid-18th Century Rococo Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Brass

Custom Made Handcrafted Gilt Iron and Murano Crystal Chandelier, Italy
Custom Made Handcrafted Gilt Iron and Murano Crystal Chandelier, Italy

Custom Made Handcrafted Gilt Iron and Murano Crystal Chandelier, Italy

Located in New York, NY

Absolutely decadent Italian custom made crystal chandelier handcrafted in Italy with hundreds of

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Louis XIV Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Iron

Italian Florentine "Birdcage" Crystal Chandelier
Italian Florentine "Birdcage" Crystal Chandelier

Italian Florentine "Birdcage" Crystal Chandelier

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A stunning Italian chandelier from the 1950s, crafted in the French Rococo style. Made of finely

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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Brass

Chandelier Made Out of Cut Crystal Glasses
Chandelier Made Out of Cut Crystal Glasses

Chandelier Made Out of Cut Crystal Glasses

Located in Antwerp, BE

This chandelier has a very unique design, as it is made out of cut crystal glasses, with a

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Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Metal, Chrome

Italian Gilt Tole and Crystal Chandelier
Italian Gilt Tole and Crystal Chandelier

Italian Gilt Tole and Crystal Chandelier

Located in Redding, CT

Italian Gilt Tole Chandelier. Highly glamorous this six light chandelier would be perfect in a

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Vintage 1960s Italian Hollywood Regency Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Iron

Sert 6 Italian Chandeliers Made by 107 Crystal Prism Quadriedri, Murano
Sert 6 Italian Chandeliers Made by 107 Crystal Prism Quadriedri, Murano

Sert 6 Italian Chandeliers Made by 107 Crystal Prism Quadriedri, Murano

By Venini

Located in Budapest, HU

Fantastic vintage Murano chandelier made by 107 Murano crystal prism quadriedri in a nickel metal

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2010s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Italian Midcentury Brass and Crystal Glass Chandelier in Pietro Chiesa Style
Italian Midcentury Brass and Crystal Glass Chandelier in Pietro Chiesa Style

Italian Midcentury Brass and Crystal Glass Chandelier in Pietro Chiesa Style

By Fontana Arte, Pietro Chiesa

Located in Morazzone, Varese

chandelier made of frosted and cut crystal glass and brass base. Made in Italy during the mid-century in the

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Brass

Vintage Italian Rock Crystal & Gilt Metal Chandelier
Vintage Italian Rock Crystal & Gilt Metal Chandelier

Vintage Italian Rock Crystal & Gilt Metal Chandelier

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A vintage Italian chandelier fixture made in the 20th Century, consisting of a gilt metal frame and

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20th Century Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Rock Crystal, Metal

Venetian Style, Large Chandeliers, Brass, Crystal, Italy, 1960s
Venetian Style, Large Chandeliers, Brass, Crystal, Italy, 1960s

Venetian Style, Large Chandeliers, Brass, Crystal, Italy, 1960s

Located in Manhasset, NY

Venetian Style, Pair of Large Russian Cut Crystal Chandeliers, Brass, Crystal, Italy, 1960s A fine

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Vintage 1960s Italian Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

Italian Crystal Glass Chandelier in the Style of Mazzega
Italian Crystal Glass Chandelier in the Style of Mazzega

Italian Crystal Glass Chandelier in the Style of Mazzega

By Mazzega

Located in Bochum, NRW

Rare ceiling lamp pendant chandelier made of large clear crystal petals mounted on a metal frame

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Crystal Teardrop Murano Glass Chandelier, Italy, 1950s
Crystal Teardrop Murano Glass Chandelier, Italy, 1950s

Crystal Teardrop Murano Glass Chandelier, Italy, 1950s

By OTHR

Located in Rijssen, NL

Beautiful teardrop chandelier, made of Murano glass crystals, Italy, 1950s. The chandelier has a

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

Materials

Crystal, Brass

Venini Original Signed 1960s Crystals Italian Chandelier
Venini Original Signed 1960s Crystals Italian Chandelier

Venini Original Signed 1960s Crystals Italian Chandelier

By Venini

Located in Roma, IT

SAS MURANO MADE IN ITALY” Multiple tiers of Italian Murano crystals cut into triangle shards in

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Metal

Set of 4 Italian Florentine "Birdcage" Crystal Chandeliers
Set of 4 Italian Florentine "Birdcage" Crystal Chandeliers

Set of 4 Italian Florentine "Birdcage" Crystal Chandeliers

Located in Los Angeles, CA

rosettes, while the bottom is finished with a large crystal ball drop / Made in Italy in 1950s Diameter: 13

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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Metal

Vintage crystal chandelier Dandelion Italy 1960s
Vintage crystal chandelier Dandelion Italy 1960s

Vintage crystal chandelier Dandelion Italy 1960s

Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI

Unique vintage crystal chandelier Dandelion made in Italy in the 1960s. Four-tier metal base and 32

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

Materials

Metal

Italian 19th Century Gilded Iron and Crystal Chandelier
Italian 19th Century Gilded Iron and Crystal Chandelier

Italian 19th Century Gilded Iron and Crystal Chandelier

Located in New Orleans, LA

This fantastic Italian gilded iron and crystal chandelier dates back to the 19th century and is

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Antique 19th Century Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

Crystal 12 Lights Chandelier in Polished Chrome and Crystal by Aggiolight
Crystal 12 Lights Chandelier in Polished Chrome and Crystal by Aggiolight

Crystal 12 Lights Chandelier in Polished Chrome and Crystal by Aggiolight

Located in Geneve, CH

Crystal 12 Lights Chandelier in Polished Chrome and Crystal by Aggiolight. Dimensions: D 100 x H 75

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2010s Italian Post-Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Chrome

Italian Gilt Tole and Crystal Palm Frond Chandelier
Italian Gilt Tole and Crystal Palm Frond Chandelier

Italian Gilt Tole and Crystal Palm Frond Chandelier

By Hans Kögl

Located in Antwerp, BE

A Hollywood Regency style five-light gilt metal chandelier with tôle palm fronds and crystal glass

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Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Brass, Metal

Crystal Shadow 12 Lights Chandelier in Chrome and Crystal by Aggiolight
Crystal Shadow 12 Lights Chandelier in Chrome and Crystal by Aggiolight

Crystal Shadow 12 Lights Chandelier in Chrome and Crystal by Aggiolight

Located in Geneve, CH

Crystal Shadow 12 Lights Chandelier in Chrome and Crystal by Aggiolight. Dimensions: D 120 x H 100

Category

2010s Italian Post-Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Chrome

Pair Italian Amber Crystal Murano Chandelier
Pair Italian Amber Crystal Murano Chandelier

Pair Italian Amber Crystal Murano Chandelier

By Mazzega

Located in Budapest, HU

Pair huge Italian vintage Murano chandeliers made by 75 glass petals (amber crystal, smooth outside

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1990s Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Venetian Citrine & Rock Crystal Chandelier. Italy, c. 1950's
Venetian Citrine & Rock Crystal Chandelier. Italy, c. 1950's

Venetian Citrine & Rock Crystal Chandelier. Italy, c. 1950's

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Venetian citrine and rock crystal chandelier with beading details. Made in Italy, c. 1950's

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Vintage 1950s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Rock Crystal, Metal

Venetian Rock Crystal Beaded Chandelier, Italy, c. 1950's
Venetian Rock Crystal Beaded Chandelier, Italy, c. 1950's

Venetian Rock Crystal Beaded Chandelier, Italy, c. 1950's

Located in Los Angeles, CA

essence of Venetian opulence. Adorned with handcrafted crystal beading, the chandelier exudes a luxurious

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Vintage 1950s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Rock Crystal, Metal

Vintage crystal chandelier Sputnik Dandelion Italy 1960s
Vintage crystal chandelier Sputnik Dandelion Italy 1960s

Vintage crystal chandelier Sputnik Dandelion Italy 1960s

Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI

Unique vintage crystal chandelier Sputnik Dandelion made in Italy in the 1960s. The metal base and

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

Materials

Murano Glass

Pair Mid-Century Sputnik Italian crystal chandeliers
Pair Mid-Century Sputnik Italian crystal chandeliers

Pair Mid-Century Sputnik Italian crystal chandeliers

By Venini

Located in Budapest, HU

Sputnik space age Italian vintage crystal chandeliers made by 51 transparent crystals in a

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Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Art Glass, Murano Glass

Pair of Italian Amber Crystal Chandelier, Murano
Pair of Italian Amber Crystal Chandelier, Murano

Pair of Italian Amber Crystal Chandelier, Murano

By Mazzega

Located in Budapest, HU

Pair of Italian vintage Murano chandeliers each made by 52 glass petals (amber crystal, smooth

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Late 20th Century Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Pair of Italian Amber Crystal Chandelier, Murano
Pair of Italian Amber Crystal Chandelier, Murano

Pair of Italian Amber Crystal Chandelier, Murano

By Mazzega

Located in Budapest, HU

Pair of Italian vintage Murano chandelier made by 52 glass petals (amber crystal, smooth outside

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Stilux Milano Chandelier with Copper and Crystal Glass, Italy
Stilux Milano Chandelier with Copper and Crystal Glass, Italy

Stilux Milano Chandelier with Copper and Crystal Glass, Italy

By Stilux

Located in Hellouw, NL

Impressive chandelier by Stilux Milano, Italy midcentury. This chandelier has five branches and is

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Copper

Diadema Chandelier 60 in Crystal by Vistosi

Diadema Chandelier 60 in Crystal by Vistosi

By Vistosi, Romani Saccani Architetti

Located in Mogliano Veneto, Treviso

different sizes. The metal body allows to offer multiple variations and ample space for custom made versions

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal

1950s Italian Brass & Crystal 10‑Light Chandelier by Lumi
1950s Italian Brass & Crystal 10‑Light Chandelier by Lumi

1950s Italian Brass & Crystal 10‑Light Chandelier by Lumi

By Oscar Torlasco

Located in Paris, FR

A superb 1950s Italian mid-century chandelier in solid brass, elegantly fitted with fine-cut

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20th Century Italian Baroque Revival Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Gold Plate, Brass

Italian Silver and Gold Leaf Rock Crystal Chandelier. 1970's.
Italian Silver and Gold Leaf Rock Crystal Chandelier. 1970's.

Italian Silver and Gold Leaf Rock Crystal Chandelier. 1970's.

Located in Los Angeles, CA

embedded in the arms. The chandelier was designed and made in Italy, but the rock crystal was mined in

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Late 20th Century Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Rock Crystal, Iron

Italian 1950s Decorative Ship Chandelier With Crystal Beads & Four Lights
Italian 1950s Decorative Ship Chandelier With Crystal Beads & Four Lights

Italian 1950s Decorative Ship Chandelier With Crystal Beads & Four Lights

Located in London, GB

This very decorative chandelier was hand made in Italy in the 1950s. It has beautiful beaded detail

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Vintage 1950s Italian French Provincial Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Metal

20th Century Italian Crystal Glass Chandelier by Lumi, circa 1950s
20th Century Italian Crystal Glass Chandelier by Lumi, circa 1950s

20th Century Italian Crystal Glass Chandelier by Lumi, circa 1950s

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A refined vintage Art Deco Italian chandelier made of handcrafted brass and hand-blown smoked

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

Materials

Crystal, Metal, Brass

Hollywood Regency Italian Venini Murano Brass Crystal Prism Spiral Chandelier
Hollywood Regency Italian Venini Murano Brass Crystal Prism Spiral Chandelier

Hollywood Regency Italian Venini Murano Brass Crystal Prism Spiral Chandelier

By Venini, Camer Glass

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A large and impressive Italian spiral chandelier produced by Camer in the 1970s. It features gold

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Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Brass

Italian Iridescent Murano Crystal Teardrop Waterfall Chandelier, 1950s
Italian Iridescent Murano Crystal Teardrop Waterfall Chandelier, 1950s

Italian Iridescent Murano Crystal Teardrop Waterfall Chandelier, 1950s

Located in Antwerp, BE

Italian Murano teardrop chandelier, made in the 1950s. Features a brass frame with clear iridescent

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Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Vintage Sputnik Italian crystal chandelier - 12 mulicolored flowers
Vintage Sputnik Italian crystal chandelier - 12 mulicolored flowers

Vintage Sputnik Italian crystal chandelier - 12 mulicolored flowers

By Mazzega

Located in Gaiarine Frazione Francenigo (TV), IT

Sputnik space age Italian Murano vintage crystal chandelier made by 12 multicoored glass flowes in

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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Art Glass

20th Century Italian Modern Crystal Glass Chandelier by Angelo Mangiarotti
20th Century Italian Modern Crystal Glass Chandelier by Angelo Mangiarotti

20th Century Italian Modern Crystal Glass Chandelier by Angelo Mangiarotti

By Angelo Mangiarotti

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A gold-white, vintage Mid-Century modern Italian chandelier on a rectangular chrome base, the

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

Materials

Crystal, Metal, Chrome

Italian Crystal and Gilded Tole Floral Chandelier, Mid-20th Century
Italian Crystal and Gilded Tole Floral Chandelier, Mid-20th Century

Italian Crystal and Gilded Tole Floral Chandelier, Mid-20th Century

Located in New Orleans, LA

This beautiful Louis XV chandelier is made of gilded tole, gold plated tin, and draped with

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Mid-20th Century Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Gold, Tin

Gino Paroldo Chandelier, Brass Frame & Crystal Glass, Italy, 1960s
Gino Paroldo Chandelier, Brass Frame & Crystal Glass, Italy, 1960s

Gino Paroldo Chandelier, Brass Frame & Crystal Glass, Italy, 1960s

By Gino Paroldo

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Gino Paroldo chandelier. Designed and made in Italy in 1960s. Brass frame and crystal glass. 12

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Diadema Chandelier C-2 in Crystal by Vistosi
Diadema Chandelier C-2 in Crystal by Vistosi

Diadema Chandelier C-2 in Crystal by Vistosi

By Romani Saccani Architetti, Vistosi

Located in Mogliano Veneto, Treviso

different sizes. The metal body allows to offer multiple variations and ample space for custom made versions

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal

Long Diadema Chandelier K3 in Crystal by Vistosi

Long Diadema Chandelier K3 in Crystal by Vistosi

By Romani Saccani Architetti, Vistosi

Located in Mogliano Veneto, Treviso

different sizes. The metal body allows to offer multiple variations and ample space for custom made versions

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal

Antique Reproduction Italian Chandelier with Beaded Arms and Rock Style Crystals
Antique Reproduction Italian Chandelier with Beaded Arms and Rock Style Crystals

Antique Reproduction Italian Chandelier with Beaded Arms and Rock Style Crystals

Located in Old Town Orange, CA

Antique reproduction Italian chandelier with beaded arms and rock style crystals These are part of

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Metal, Iron

Large Venetian Rock Crystal & Wrought Iron Chandelier, Italy, c. 1950's
Large Venetian Rock Crystal & Wrought Iron Chandelier, Italy, c. 1950's

Large Venetian Rock Crystal & Wrought Iron Chandelier, Italy, c. 1950's

Located in Los Angeles, CA

, floral shape figures and an impressive cut crystal ball. Made in Italy, c. 1950's. *Rewired to fit US

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Vintage 1950s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Rock Crystal, Wrought Iron

Grey & Crystal Murano Glass Poliedri Chandelier. Italy, 1980's.
Grey & Crystal Murano Glass Poliedri Chandelier. Italy, 1980's.

Grey & Crystal Murano Glass Poliedri Chandelier. Italy, 1980's.

By Alberto Donà

Located in Los Angeles, CA

An extraordinary Mid-Century Modern Murano chandelier made in the 1980's, composed of 280 hand

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Vintage 1980s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Murano Glass

Italian Art Deco Crystal Plafonnier Chandelier with 100 Prisms, 1920s
Italian Art Deco Crystal Plafonnier Chandelier with 100 Prisms, 1920s

Italian Art Deco Crystal Plafonnier Chandelier with 100 Prisms, 1920s

Located in Esbjerg, DK

chandelier with 3 light-sources. Its staired Art Deco brass band is features crystal leaves around its

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Vintage 1920s European Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Brass

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Crystal Chandeliers Made In Italy For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic crystal chandeliers made in Italy available at 1stDibs. A crystal chandeliers made in Italy — often made from crystal, stone and metal — can elevate any home. There are 5 variations of the antique or vintage crystal chandeliers made in Italy you’re looking for, while we also have 6 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer crystal chandeliers made in Italy, there are earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. A crystal chandeliers made in Italy is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Modern and Mid-Century Modern styles are sought with frequency. Many designers have produced at least one well-made crystal chandeliers made in Italy over the years, but those crafted by Il Pezzo Mancante, Murano and Vintage Murano Gallery are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Crystal Chandeliers Made In Italy?

Prices for a crystal chandeliers made in Italy start at $467 and top out at $22,988 with the average selling for $5,932.

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.