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1 of 4 Circle Iron and Bubble Glass Chandeliers, Limburg
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Rijssen, NL
chandeliers/pedant lights were manufactured by Glashütte Limburg in Germany during the 1960s (late 1960s or
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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

1 of 4 Circle Iron and Bubble Glass Chandeliers, Limburg
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Rijssen, NL
chandeliers/pedant lights were manufactured by Glashütte Limburg in Germany during the 1960s (late 1960s or
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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Rare Daum Nancy ''Fleur de lys'' Chandelier / Pendant light 1910 Art Nouveau
By Daum, Louis Majorelle
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
Most rare & breathtaking! This Daum Nancy ''Fleur de Lys'' chandelier / pedant light 1910 France in
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Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Chandeliers and Pendants

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Wrought Iron

Modern Pedant Chandelier, Opaline Glass, Czechoslovakia, 1970s
Located in Prague 8, CZ
Modern pendant chandelier made of white opal glass, made in Czechoslovakia in 1970s. Very well
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Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Opaline Glass

Big Stilnovo Ufo Pedant
By Gaetano Sciolari, Stilnovo
Located in Munich, DE
Very nice and modern pedant by Stilnovo. The ufo lamp in glass is quite common, but we never saw
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Big Stilnovo Ufo Pedant
Big Stilnovo Ufo Pedant
H 27.56 in Dm 23.63 in
Sid Cup Pedant, Large
By Martyn Lawrence Bullard
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Modern lighting design with Art Deco leanings. The design Sidcup Pendant by Martyn Lawrence Bullard starts with a simple cylindrical downlight, with graduated rings on either end to ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Sid Cup Pedant, Large
Sid Cup Pedant, Large
H 19 in Dm 5 in
Large Antique French Art Nouveau Pedant Light 1910 Floral Glass Light Chandelier
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
! A rare antique that you won't come across twice! The glass is in perfect condition, the chandelier
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Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Chrome Vintage Medical Metal Pedant Light
Located in Amsterdam, NL
French vintage medical pendant lamp Chrome / metal shade Weight 2.60 kg / 5.7 lb Priced per individual item. All lamps have been made suitable by international standards for incand...
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Mid-20th Century French Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

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Iron, Chrome

Midcentury Glass Pedant by Napako, 1960s
By Napako
Located in Praha, CZ
Made in Czechoslovakia Made of glass Cable compatible with USA 1x E27 or E26 bulb Polished Fully functional Good original condition. Height adjustable.
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Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Glass

Midcentury Glass Pedant by Napako, 1960s
Midcentury Glass Pedant by Napako, 1960s
H 26.38 in W 14.18 in D 14.18 in
Midcentury Glass Pedant by Napako, 1960s
By Napako
Located in Praha, CZ
Made in Czechoslovakia Made of glass Cable compatible with USA 1x E27 or E26 bulb Polished Fully functional Good original condition. Height adjustable.
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Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Glass

Midcentury Glass Pedant by Napako, 1960s
Midcentury Glass Pedant by Napako, 1960s
H 35.83 in W 14.57 in D 14.57 in
Midcentury Glass Pedant by Napako, 1960s
Located in Praha, CZ
Made in Czechoslovakia Made of glass, brass With aged patina US wiring compatible 1xE27 or E26 bulb Re-polished Fully Functional Good original condition.
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Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Glass

Midcentury Glass Pedant by Napako, 1960s
Midcentury Glass Pedant by Napako, 1960s
H 24.02 in W 14.18 in D 14.18 in
Midcentury Glass Bowl Pedants, 1970s, Austria
Located in Almelo, NL
Wonderful ceiling lamps with glass bowl or spheres mounted to a brass element. The glass has pattern in it, what gives a nice diffuse light effect and a nice pattern on ceiling, wal...
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Late 20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Black Enamel Vintage Industrial Pedant Lights
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Large black enamel Industrial lamp. White interior cast iron top. Weight 7.5 kg / 16.5 lb Priced per individual item. All lamps have been made suitable by international standards f...
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Mid-20th Century Hungarian Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Aluminum, Enamel

Midcentury Czech Single Pedant Lamp, 1960s
Located in Prague 8, CZ
A vintage midcentury pendant light, made in Czechoslovakia in 1960s. In red with a white interior. Material: milky glass, metal, sheet metal. In good Vintage condition, consistent wi...
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Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Plastic, Milk Glass

Midcentury Czech Single Pedant Lamp, 1960s
Midcentury Czech Single Pedant Lamp, 1960s
H 22.84 in W 14.18 in D 14.18 in
Midcentury Czech Single Pedant Lamp, 1960s
Located in Prague 8, CZ
A vintage midcentury pendant light, made in Czechoslovakia in 1960s. In orange with a white interior. Material: milky glass, metal, sheet metal. In good vintage condition, consistent...
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Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Midcentury Czech Single Pedant Lamp, 1960s
Midcentury Czech Single Pedant Lamp, 1960s
H 24.02 in W 13.78 in D 7.09 in
Amsterdamse School Glass Art Deco Pedant Light
Located in Antwerp, BE
‘Amsterdamse School’ glass Art Deco pedant light, manufactured in the 1920s in the Netherlands
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Early 20th Century Dutch Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Glass

French Chrome Metal Vintage Medical Pedant Lights
Located in Amsterdam, NL
French vintage medical pendant lamp Chrome / metal shade Weight 2.00 kg / 4.4 lb Priced per individual item. All lamps have been made suitable by international standards for incand...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Chrome, Iron

Archimede Seguso Attr. Amber Glass Pedant Lamp
Located in New York, NY
Archimede Seguso Attributed Amber Glass Pendant Lamp, circa 1960s, within a wrought iron cage with scrolling design. Provenance: From a New York City collection.
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Late 20th Century Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Glass

Large Blue Enamel Vintage Industrial Pedant Lights
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Blue enamel industrial lamp. White interior cast iron top. Weight 7.50 kg / 16.5 lb Priced per individual item. All lamps have been made suitable by international standards for inc...
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Mid-20th Century Hungarian Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Enamel

Brass Kalmar Modern Ice Glass Pedant, 1970
By J.T. Kalmar, Kalmar Lighting
Located in Rijssen, NL
order and ready to use. The frame is in good condition. The chandeliers can be disassembled and the
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal, Brass

British Gray Enamel Vintage Industrial Pedant Light
Located in Amsterdam, NL
British vintage industrial hanging pendant. Light gray enamel with white interior. Weight 4.80 kg / 10.6 lb Priced per individual item. All lamps have been made suitable by ...
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Mid-20th Century British Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

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Aluminum, Enamel

Midcentury Glass Pedant by Kamenicky Senov, 1970s
By Kamenicky Senov
Located in Praha, CZ
Made in Czechoslovakia Made of glass, metal US wiring compatible 1xE27 or E26 bulb Re-polished Fully functional Good original condition.
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Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

French Vintage Silver Metal Industrial Pedant Light
Located in Amsterdam, NL
French vintage industrial street lamp Silver aluminium with metal top Weight 1.10 kg / 2.4 lb Priced per individual item. All lamps have been made suitable by international st...
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Mid-20th Century French Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

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Aluminum, Iron

Amsterdamse School Painted Glass Art Deco Pedant Light
Located in Antwerp, BE
Beautiful ‘Amsterdamse School’ glass Art Deco pedant light, manufactured in the 1920s in the
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Early 20th Century Dutch Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass, Copper

Stockmann-Orno, Pedant Light, Brass, Glass, Finland, 1940s
By Stockmann-Orno
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and etched glass pendant light designed and produced by Stockman-Orno, Finland, 1940s. Dimensions of canopy (inches): 3” H x 3.8” Diameter Socket takes standard E-26 bulbs. ...
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Vintage 1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Pedant Light "Famous Paintings" the Dutch Artist Jack Liemburg
Located in Rijssen, NL
"Famous Paintings" custom made pedant lamp with a shade with made of a collage of mixed prints of
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21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Pair of Brass Kalmar Modern Ice Glass Pedants, 1970
By Kalmar Lighting, J.T. Kalmar
Located in Rijssen, NL
Pair of high-end and elegant modern chandeliers, manufactured by Kalmar, Austria in the 1970s
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass, Metal

Swedish Designer, Pedant Light, Brass, Glass, Fabric, Sweden, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass, brown fabric and frosted glass pendant light designed and produced in Sweden, 1930s. Dimensions of canopy (inches): 1.5” H x 3.5” Diameter Socket takes standard E-26 bulbs....
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Vintage 1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

1 of 14 Glass Amber Pedant Lights, Doria, 1960s
By Doria Leuchten Germany
Located in Rijssen, NL
1 of the18 Cascade lamps in a bubble design, model 4309, manufactured by Doria. It is suitable especially for high ceilings and lounge areas. The four large glass bubbles create a be...
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Vintage 1970s German Post-Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Hand Blown Glass Pedant Light by Doria, Germany, 1970s
By Doria Leuchten Germany
Located in Rijssen, NL
craftsmanship of the 20th century. The timeless elegance of this chandelier is sure to lend a special
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Large Blue Enamel Vintage Industrial Round Glass Pedant Lights
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Blue enamel industrial lamp. White interior cast iron top. Clear round glass. Measures: Weight 9.50 kg / 20.9 lb Priced per individual item. All lamps have been made suitable b...
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Mid-20th Century Hungarian Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Enamel

Midcentury Set of 2 Glass Pedants by Napako, 1960s
By Napako
Located in Praha, CZ
Made in Czechoslovakia Made of glass Cable compatible with USA 1x E27 or E26 bulb Polished Fully functional Good original condition. Height adjustable.
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Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Milk Glass

French Vintage Silver Metal Industrial Pedant Lights by Mazda
By Mazda
Located in Amsterdam, NL
French vintage industrial street lamp by van Mazda, France Silver aluminium with metal top Weight 1.00 kg / 2.2 lb Priced per individual item. All lamps have been made suitabl...
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Mid-20th Century French Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

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Aluminum, Iron

Large Set of Midcentury Glass Bowl Pedants, 1970s, Austria
Located in Almelo, NL
Wonderful ceiling lamps with glass bowl or spheres mounted to a brass element. The glass has pattern in it, what gives a nice diffuse light effect and a nice pattern on ceiling, wall...
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Late 20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Pedant Light "French Dining" by the Dutch Artist Jack Liemburg
Located in Rijssen, NL
"French Dining" custom made pedant lamp with a shade with made of a collage of mixed prints with
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21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Hand Blown Gold Glass Pedant Light by Doria, Germany, 1970s
By Doria Leuchten Germany
Located in Rijssen, NL
the 20th century. The timeless elegance of this chandelier is sure to lend a special atmosphere in
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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Pedant Lamp "Dynamic" by Wilhelm Vest for Vest Leuchten 1967
By VEST Leuchten, Vest
Located in Halle, DE
“Dynamic” Ceiling Lamp by Wilhelm Vest, Austria 1967. The lamp is made of multicoloured metalrings and a diffusor made of plexiglas. Dimensions: Diameter. 45cm, Shadeheight: 25.5cm, ...
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Vintage 1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Cascade Light Fixture with Five Pedant Lights by Helena Tynell, 1970s
By Helena Tynell, Glashütte Limburg
Located in Rijssen, NL
A absolutely amazing and huge ceiling mount pendant light fixture with five pedant lights from the
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Chrome

Simon P. Henningsen for Lyskaer Belysning Pedant Light, Model 4815
By Simon Poul Henningsen, Lyskjaer Belysning
Located in Amsterdam, NL
White aluminum pendant light by Simon P. Henningsen for Lyskaer Belysning. The lamp can be adjusted in height form 60 to 154 cm. The original plastic ceiling cap is damaged, but can...
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Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Cascade Light Fixture with Three-Pedant Lights by Helena Tynell, 1970s
By Helena Tynell, Glashütte Limburg
Located in Rijssen, NL
An absolutely amazing and huge ceiling mount pendant light fixture with three-pedant lights from
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Chrome

one available Glass Pedants Designed by Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors
By Orrefors, Carl Fagerlund
Located in Hudson, NY
Two half glass cylinders with single socket and brass rod.
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

One of the Three Brass Kalmar Modern Ice Glass Pedants, 1970
By J.T. Kalmar, Kalmar Lighting
Located in Rijssen, NL
One of the three high-end and elegant modern chandeliers, manufactured by Kalmar Austria in the
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass, Metal

Paavo Tynell Manner Pedant Light of Brass with Perforated Pattern 1950s
By Lyfa, Paavo Tynell, Bent Karlby
Located in Aarhus C, DK
This pendant is made of brass with a fine patina on the surface, a patina developed from gentle use over time. The inside of the pendant has white lacquer. The perforated pattern alo...
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal, Brass

Blown Glass and Chrome Tube Pedant Lights by Staff Leuchten, 1970s
By Staff Leuchten
Located in Rijssen, NL
One of the three original 1970s tubular lights produced by Staff Leuchten, Germany. Heavy quality glass lights with hand blown shades on a chrome pendant. All original. This item is ...
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Vintage 1970s German Space Age Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Chrome

Post Modern Grey Holmegaard Glass Pedant Lamp Iceland by Peter Svarrer
By Peter Svarrer
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A small mouth blown mushroom shaped opaline and colored grey glass pendant light designed by Peter Svarrer and made by Holmegaard in Denmark during the early 2000s. Original sticker ...
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Early 2000s Danish Post-Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Blown Glass

Pair of Hand Blown Glass Pedant Lights by Doria, Germany, 1970s
By Doria Leuchten Germany
Located in Rijssen, NL
chandelier is sure to lend a special atmosphere in every home. A hand blown sphere of glass. The sphere
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal, Chrome

1 of the 8 Small Brass Pedant Lights by Helena Tynell, 1970s
By Helena Tynell
Located in Rijssen, NL
Small pedant lights from the designer Helena Tynell. Manufactured in circa 1970 (late 1960s and
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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Peter Behrens large Luzette Pedant Glass + Copper by Siemens Schuckert 1910s
By Peter Behrens, Siemens
Located in Aarhus C, DK
Large version Luzette pendent designed by Peter Behrens in 1908 for Siemens-Schuckert. The pendant has a combined lower shade of frosted glass with upper shade of milk white opaline...
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Vintage 1910s German Art Nouveau Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass, Copper

1950s Brass and Acrylic Cascade Pedant by Emil Stejnar for Rupert Nikoll
By Rupert Nikoll, Emil Stejnar
Located in Amsterdam, NH
The acrylic beading and contrasting brass elements add an air of opulence to this beautiful light. We have more of the same style, different shapes, in stock. Also matching table lig...
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

1950s Brass and Acrylic Cascade Pedant by Emil Stejnar for Rupert Nikoll
By Emil Stejnar
Located in Amsterdam, NH
The acrylic beading and contrasting brass elements add an air of opulence to this beautiful light. Height variable up from the light measuring in at 19 cm. As it is now 100cm in heig...
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Vintage 1950s Austrian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

1 of the 3 Glass Pedants by Helena Tynell for Glashütte Limburg, 1960
By Helena Tynell, Glashütte Limburg
Located in Rijssen, NL
One of the Three beautiful bubble glass chandeliers or pendant lights designed by Helena Tynell for
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass, Steel, Chrome

1 of the 3 Glass Pedants by Helena Tynell for Glashütte Limburg, 1960
By Helena Tynell, Glashütte Limburg
Located in Rijssen, NL
Three beautiful bubble glass chandeliers or pendant lights designed by Helena Tynell for Glashütte
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass, Chrome

1 of the 3 Iron and Clear Glass Pedant Lights by Glashütte, 1960
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Rijssen, NL
This octagonal glass pendant lights were manufactured by Glashütte Limburg in Germany during the 1960s. Beautiful craftsmanship. The lamp, made from elaborate clear glass features o...
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass, Iron

Pair of Hand Blown Glass Tube Pedant Lights by Staf Lights 1970s, Germany
By Staff Leuchten
Located in Rijssen, NL
Pair of original 1970s tubular light produced in Germany by Staf, 1970 Germany. High quality glass lights with hand blown shades. All original condition. This item is in excellent vi...
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Vintage 1970s German Space Age Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Chrome

Set of Four-Light Fixtures Koch & Lowy, Two Sconces and Two Pedant Lights, 1970
By Koch & Lowy, Peill & Putzler
Located in Rijssen, NL
price is for the set. Sold separately, in pairs or as a set. Size of the large pedant light: D " (26 cm
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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal, Brass

Set of Four-Light Fixtures Koch & Lowy, Two Sconces and Two Pedant Lights, 1970
By Koch & Lowy, Peill & Putzler
Located in Rijssen, NL
price is for the set. Sold separately, in pairs or as a set. Size of the large pedant light: D " (33 cm
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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal, Brass

Bent Karlby Peanut Pedant Made of Mouth-Blown White Opaline Glass by Lyfa 1950s
By Lyfa, Bent Karlby
Located in Aarhus C, DK
The Peanut pendent is made of white mouth-blown opaline glass with brass fittings. It was designed by Danish Bent Karlby (1912-1998) in 1946 and is manufactured by the Danish lamp ...
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

1 of the 7 Blown Glass and Brass Tube Pedant Lights by Staff Leuchten, 1970s
By Staff Leuchten
Located in Rijssen, NL
One of the 10 original 1970s high-end tubular lights produced in Germany by Staff Leuchten, 1970 Germany. Heavy quality glass lights with hand blown shades. All original. This item i...
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Vintage 1970s German Space Age Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

1 of the 8 of Hand Blown Glass Tube Pedant Lights by Staff Lights 1970s
By OTHR
Located in Rijssen, NL
One of the 8 original 1970s high-end tubular lights produced in Germany by Staf, 1970 Germany. Heavy quality glass lights with hand blown shades. All original condition. This item is...
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Vintage 1970s Austrian Space Age Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Chrome

1 of the 7 Hand Blown Glass Tube Pedant Lights by Staff Lights 1970s, Germany
By OTHR
Located in Rijssen, NL
1 of the 7 f original 1970s tubular light produced in Germany by Staf, 1970 Germany. High quality glass lights with hand blown shades. All original condition. This item is in excelle...
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Vintage 1970s Austrian Space Age Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Chrome

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Chandeliers Pedant For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the chandeliers pedant you’re looking for. A chandeliers pedant — often made from metal, glass and brass — can elevate any home. There are many kinds of the chandeliers pedant you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. A chandeliers pedant, designed in the Mid-Century Modern, Industrial or Art Deco style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. You’ll likely find more than one chandeliers pedant that is appealing in its simplicity, but Glashütte Limburg, Helena Tynell and J.T. Kalmar produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Chandeliers Pedant?

The average selling price for a chandeliers pedant at 1stDibs is $1,679, while they’re typically $233 on the low end and $7,984 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 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.

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