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Black Enamel Vintage Industrial Philips Dutch Design Classic Pendant Lights
By Philips
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Original Dutch Philips Industrial pendant. HDK 250 Black enamel shade with white interior Cast
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20th Century Dutch Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Aluminum, Enamel

Black Enamel Philips Vintage Industrial Dutch Design Classic Pendant Lights
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Original Dutch Philips industrial pendant. HDK 250 Black enamel shade with white interior Cast
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20th Century Dutch Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Aluminum, Enamel

Glass and metal pendant lights
Located in Brescia, IT
Classic 'Golden Edition' Bumling model by Anders Pehrson for Atelje Lyktan. A pair of iconic
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Glass and metal pendant lights
Glass and metal pendant lights
H 9.45 in Dm 16.54 in
Pendant Lights Studio Pottery Set 3
Located in Fulton, CA
Unusual set of 3 pendant or track lights. Hand thrown studio pottery with pierce cut detail
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Pottery

"Bumling" Pendant Lights by Anders Pehrson
By Ateljé Lyktan
Located in Brescia, IT
Classic 'Golden Edition' Bumling model by Anders Pehrson for Atelje Lyktan. A pair of iconic
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Bronze dore classic French style chandelier with 12 lights
Located in Houston, TX
spread. The wiring is good and it is ready for Installation. The design is of the best classic
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Mid-20th Century French Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Bronze

Gray Enamel British Vintage Industrial Pendant Lights
Located in Amsterdam, NL
English vintage industrial classic. Gray enamel white interior. Weight: 1.9 kg / 4.2 lb
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Mid-20th Century English Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Enamel

Gray Enamel British Vintage Industrial Pendant Lights
Located in Amsterdam, NL
English vintage industrial Classic. Grey enamel white interior. Weight: 1.70 kg / 3.7 lb Priced
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Mid-20th Century English Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Enamel

Black Enamel 1930s Vintage Industrial Pendant Lights
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Bauhaus Classic from the 1930s. Black enamel Industrial hanging lamp. Cast iron top. White interior
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Mid-20th Century Czech Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Iron, Enamel

Reclaimed Holophane Verdigris Pendant Lights with Copper Fittings
By Holophane
Located in Nottingham, GB
RECLAIMED HOLOPHANE VERDIGRIS PENDANT LIGHTS A fab run of vintage Holophane spun aluminium shades
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Vintage 1930s English Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Copper

Black Enamel Vintage Industrial Pendants Hanging Lights NOS
Located in Amsterdam, NL
European Industrial Classic. Rare model. Used in warehouses and factories in east Europe. New old
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Mid-20th Century Hungarian Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Enamel

Black Enamel Vintage Industrial Bauhaus, 1930s Pendant Lights
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Bauhaus Classic from the 1930s. Black enamel Industrial hanging lamp. Cast iron top. White interior
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Mid-20th Century Czech Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Enamel, Iron

Black Enamel Bauhaus 1930s Vintage Industrial Pendant Lights
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Bauhaus Classic from the 1930s. Black enamel industrial hanging lamp. Cast iron top. White interior
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Mid-20th Century Czech Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Enamel, Iron

Reclaimed Industrial Holophane Verdigris Coppered Spun Aluminium Pendant Lights
By Holophane
Located in Nottingham, GB
ORIGINAL HOLOPHANE SPUN ALUMINIUM PENDANT LIGHTS A fab run of vintage Holophane spun aluminium
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Vintage 1930s English Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Copper

Pair of Faux Marble Pendant Lights with Brass Accents
Located in Los Angeles, CA
marble and sleek brass accents, these pendant lights effortlessly blend modern and classic aesthetics
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers an...

Materials

Marble, Brass

Model 530 Bauhaus Pendant Lights by Kandem, Circa 1920s
By Kandem
Located in Gloucester, GB
Model 530 Bauhaus pendant lights by Kandem Circa 1920s - Price is per light (2 available
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Vintage 1920s German Bauhaus Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Enamel

Model 530 Bauhaus Pendant Lights by Kandem, Circa 1920s
Model 530 Bauhaus Pendant Lights by Kandem, Circa 1920s
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H 27.17 in W 15.75 in D 15.75 in
Model 530 Bauhaus Pendant Lights by Kandem, Circa 1920s
By Kandem
Located in Gloucester, GB
Model 530 Bauhaus pendant lights by Kandem, Circa 1920s - Price is per light (9 available
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Vintage 1920s German Bauhaus Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Enamel

Model 530 Bauhaus Pendant Lights by Kandem, Circa 1920s
Model 530 Bauhaus Pendant Lights by Kandem, Circa 1920s
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H 27.17 in W 15.75 in D 15.75 in
Midcentury Set of Pendant Lights, with Optical Opaline Shade
By Phillips
Located in Verviers, BE
Hanging pendant light from the late 1960s on an adjustable chain, with an opaline shade. Its
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Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Opaline Glass

Tall Tulip Pendant by Wende Reid - Organic Modern, Classic, Handmade
By Wende Reid
Located in Paddington, NSW
620, Tulip Pendant 520. All of our Pendants and Wall Lights are wired for international use by
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21st Century and Contemporary Australian Organic Modern Chandeliers and ...

Materials

Copper, Brass

Exceptional Set of 3 Ceramic Pendant Lights, Denmark, 1970s
By OTHR
Located in Rijssen, NL
his name to Axella Keramik. The company, which produced impeccable, classic 1970's style lamps, closed
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Vintage 1970s Danish Other Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Ceramic

Shelley Pendant by Wende Reid, Tailored, Minimal, Classic, Hand Made
By Wende Reid
Located in Paddington, NSW
chic, oval, tapered, Shelley pendant lamp featuring two internal lights, perfect for kitchen islands
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21st Century and Contemporary Australian Minimalist Chandeliers and Pend...

Materials

Brass

Classic Chandelier, 6 Lights, Grey and Clear Murano Glass by Multiforme in stock
By Multiforme
Located in Trebaseleghe, IT
V-magic chandelier, 6 lights, grey and clear Murano glass with rich decorative elements by
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2010s Italian Other Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Blown Glass

Classic Chandelier, 8 Lights, Grey Murano Glass V-Magic by Multiforme in stock
By Multiforme
Located in Trebaseleghe, IT
V-magic chandelier, 8 lights, grey Murano glass with rich decorative crystal elements by Multiforme
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2010s Italian Other Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Blown Glass

Light Gray Enamel Vintage Industrial Cast Iron Pendant Lights
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Classic European factory lamp / big size Industrial lamp. Light gray enamel with white interior
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20th Century Dutch Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Enamel, Iron

Black Enamel German Bakelite Top Vintage Industrial Pendant Lights
Located in Amsterdam, NL
The German industrial Classic! Used in warehouses and factories in Germany. Black enamel top with
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Mid-20th Century German Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Enamel

Vintage Industrial Factory Pendant Lights by Simplex - Aluminium & Glass Lamp
Located in Dorchester, GB
design and style these lights would be perfect for a kitchen or maybe a hallway.. Price is per pendant
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Mid-20th Century British Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

RAAK (attr) Opaline Glass Globe Pendant Lights with chrome hardware
By RAAK
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Attractive, Mid-Century, RAAK (attr) vintage opaline glass globe pendants with chrome hardware
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Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Chrome

Poul Henningsen PH5 Pendant in Classic White for Louis Poulsen
By Poul Henningsen
Located in Tilburg, NL
Poul Henningsen PH5 Pendant for Louis Poulsen. Denmark. Designed in 1958. New, current production
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and...

Materials

Metal

14 Lights Chandelier in 24kt Gold Plated Finish and Crystal Pendants
By Modenese Gastone
Located in PADOVA, Italy
Classic luxury empire chandelier designed and produced by Modenese Luxury Interiors for an ancient
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2010s Italian Empire Revival Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Bronze, Gold Leaf

Poul Henningsen PH5 Mini Pendant in Classic White for Louis Poulsen
By Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen
Located in Tilburg, NL
Poul Henningsen PH5 mini pendant for Louis Poulsen. Designed 1958, Mini in 2017. New, current
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and ...

Materials

Metal

Midcentury Tree Pendant Lights, Teak with Frosted Optical Shade Massive, Belgium
By Massive Lighting
Located in Verviers, BE
Hanging pendant lights from the late 1950s on an adjustable cable, designed in the Scandinavian
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Vintage 1960s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Glass, Wood

Industrial Prismatic Blue Frosted Glass & Cast Iron Pendant Lights by Holophane
By Holophane
Located in Nottingham, GB
BLUE TINTED HOLOPHANE PRISMATIC FACTORY LIGHTS Rare and stunning blue Holophane prismatic glass
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Vintage 1920s British Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Steel, Iron

One of Ten Peill & Putzler Large Biomorphic Clear Glass & Chrome Pendant Lights
By Peill & Putzler
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
ceiling pendant lights by iconic German lighting manufacturer Peill & Putzler in the 1970s. This is an
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Aluminum, Chrome

Set of Brass Pendant Lights by Jo Hammerborg for Fog & Morup, 1960s, Denmark
By Jo Hammerborg, Fog & Mørup
Located in Værløse, DK
A set (2) of classic NOVA brass pendant lights by Jo Hammerborg for Fog & Mørup. A Danish classic
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Vintage 1960s Danish Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal, Brass

Pair of Mogens Koch, Louis Poulsen Model MK 114 Brushed Aluminum Pendant Lights
By Louis Poulsen, Mogens Koch
Located in Norwalk, CT
Illuminate your space with a touch of Danish modernism: introducing the Model MK 114 Pendant Lights
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20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Aluminum

Pair of Brutalist Torch-Cut Brass Pendant Lights by Svend Aage Holm Sørensen
By Holm Sørensen & Pedersen Belysning, Svend Aage Holm Sørensen
Located in Norwalk, CT
Transform your space with this striking pair of pendant lights in patinated and torch-cut brass
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20th Century Danish Brutalist Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

One of Three of Extra Large Biomorphic Pendant Lights for Peill & Putzler, 1970s
By Peill & Putzler
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
. This is an absolutely Classic piece of design, featuring a clear glass globe shade with a waved or
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Aluminum, Chrome

1 of the 2 Axella Ceramic Taupe Green Ceramic Pendant Lights, Denmark, 1970
By OTHR
Located in Rijssen, NL
his name to Axella Keramik. The company, which produced impeccable, classic 1970's style lamps, closed
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Vintage 1970s Danish Other Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Ceramic

One of a Pair of Limburg Mid-Century 'Iron' Glass & Brass Pendant Lights Lamps
By Limburg, Glashütte Limburg
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
One of a pair of stunning Limburg Glashütte "iron" rings bell pendant lamps, lights or lanterns
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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

1 of 2 Peill & Putzler Large Biomorphic Hanging Pendant Lights Lamps, C. 1975
By Peill & Putzler
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
an absolutely classic piece of design, featuring a smoked colored (colored) glass globe shade with a
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Limburg 1 of 3 1970s Vintage "Iron" Rings Glass & Brass Pendant Lights or Lamps
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Limburg Glashütte one of a set of three of "iron" rings bell pendant lamps / lights / lanterns with
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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Leaf 4 Lights Chandelier
By MM Lampadari
Located in Milan, IT
particular style and fits both in modern and Classic interiors. It has four lights and it was designed by
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2010s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Iron

Leaf 4 Lights Chandelier
Leaf 4 Lights Chandelier
H 44.89 in W 36.23 in D 36.23 in
1396 15-Lights Chandelier
By Epoca Lampadari
Located in Milan, IT
Designed to represent a spectacular hanging vase, this stunning 15 Lights Chandelier is crafted in
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2010s Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

1396 15-Lights Chandelier
1396 15-Lights Chandelier
H 35.44 in W 39.38 in D 39.38 in
Hans-Agne Jakobsson 'Sonata' Wall Lights in Glass and Brass
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Waalwijk, NL
, Sweden, 1960s Elegant wall lights designed by Hans-Agne Jakobsson. This classic lamp features a round
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Hans-Agne Jakobsson 'Sonata' Wall Lights in Glass and Brass
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Waalwijk, NL
, Sweden, 1960s Elegant wall lights designed by Hans-Agne Jakobsson. This classic lamp features a round
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Classic sconce 2 arms, walnut Murano Glass, Cotton Lampshades by Multiforme
By Multiforme
Located in Trebaseleghe, IT
Classic sconce 2 arms, walnut Murano Glass, Cotton Lampshades by Multiforme Serenade collection is
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2010s Italian Other Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Blown Glass

Nuage Gold Chandelier 12 Lights
By Euroluce
Located in Milan, IT
The graceful decorative elements of this superb piece are inspired by the classic Venetian pastoral
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2010s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Iron, Gold Leaf

Nuage Gold Chandelier 12 Lights
Nuage Gold Chandelier 12 Lights
H 29.14 in Dm 41.34 in
Classic Arts & Crafts Gas Chandelier
Located in Peekskill, NY
being introduced. Ehe exposed side lights were gas but now wired to take candelabra bulbs. The lower
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Antique Late 19th Century Arts and Crafts Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Stained Glass

Classic Arts and Crafts Gas Pendent
Located in Peekskill, NY
being introduced. The exposed side lights were gas but now not functioning but there to maintain the
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Antique Late 19th Century American Arts and Crafts Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Stained Glass

1 of 8 Peill & Putzler 1970s Smoked Glass & Brass Biomorphic Wall Lights Sconces
By Peill & Putzler
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
also have these in different sizes, with clear glass and chrome and as pendant lights - click on the
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal, Brass

Henning Koppel Chrome Bubi Lights, 1972
By Henning Koppel
Located in Copenhagen, DK
head. The symmetrical lamp is versatile and can be used as a pendant or as a table lamp. The piece was
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Late 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Chrome

Classic Elegant Cast Brass & Glass Lantern Chandelier
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Classic and elegant columnar brass and glass lantern having 4 candle lights.
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Vintage 1950s American American Classical Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Classic Swan French Empire Gilt Bronze Chandelier
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
Classic model for this French Empire chandelier, perfect in any particular: gilt bronze, classic
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Antique Late 19th Century French Empire Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Bronze

Swedish Neo-Classic Early 19th Century Crystal Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
Swedish Neo-Classic (Early 19th Century) crystal chandelier with a tapered brass frame featuring a
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Antique 19th Century European Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Metal

Italian Brass and Murano Amber Glass Tear Drop Wall Lights by Paolo Venini, 1960
By Paolo Venini
Located in Paris, France
rows of clear glass pendants that bring brightness while amber glass droplets are sprinkled is
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Mid-20th Century Italian Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Murano Blown Glass Chandelier with 10 Lights
Located in Badia Polesine, RO
Interesting and particular Murano blown glass chandelier, with 10 lights.  As can be seen, it is
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Vintage 1940s Italian Rococo Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Glass

Lladro Belle de Nuit 12 Lights Chandelier
By Lladro
Located in New York City, NY
species provides the inspiration for the Belle de Nuit lighting collection. Classic chandelier lamps are
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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Porcelain

Lladro Belle de Nuit 12 Lights Chandelier
Lladro Belle de Nuit 12 Lights Chandelier
Absolute BlackSilver Luster
H 39.37 in W 25.591 in D 25.591 in
Authentic Venetian Classic Chandelier Handmade in Murano Glass
By Roberto Beltrami
Located in Murano, VE
Add a touch of timeless elegance to your home decor with this exquisite Venetian classic chandelier
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2010s Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Blown Glass

Pair of Massive Flower Wall Lights, Belgium, 1970
By OTHR
Located in Rijssen, NL
Two very nice massive flower wall lights, made in Belgium in the 1970s. In a style reminiscent of
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Mid-20th Century Belgian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Mediterranean Hand-forged Wrought Iron Pendant Exterior, Interior Light Fixture
By Anthony Grumbine
Located in Santa Paula, CA
classic tapered form with six glass panels on the top and the bottom, creating dynamic silhouettes from
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2010s American Spanish Colonial Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal, Iron, Wrought Iron

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Classic Pendant Lights For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of classic pendant lights for sale on 1stDibs. Each of these unique classic pendant lights was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, enamel and aluminum. There are 7 antique and vintage classic pendant lights for sale at 1stDibs, while we also have 3 modern editions to choose from as well. Classic pendant lights have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. Classic pendant lights bearing Industrial hallmark is very popular at 1stDibs. Many classic pendant lights are appealing in their simplicity, but Multiforme and Badari Lighting produced popular classic pendant lights that are worth a look.

How Much are Classic Pendant Lights?

Prices for classic pendant lights can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, classic pendant lights begin at $472 and can go as high as $10,876, while the average can fetch as much as $637.

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.

Questions About Classic Pendant Lights
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    Mini pendant lights are scaled-down versions of pendant lights that dangle from an overhead support. Unique mini-pendant lights are a wonderful way to set the ambiance for an entire space because they dangle in mid-air. On 1stDibs, shop vintage and antique pendant lights.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021
    A swag pendant light is a fixture that hangs from the ceiling and provides an often inexpensive light source while taking up very little space. Swag pendant lights take up little space — the fixture is typically a bare or shaded socket that is suspended from the ceiling by way of a robust metal chain or cord. A swag pendant also offers a variety of installation options and can enhance the overall look of the room. Shop a range of antique and vintage swag pendant lighting on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    The difference between pendant lights and chandeliers is not complicated. In terms of both style and function, chandeliers are not that different from pendant lights. The difference between a chandelier and pendant light is not how they look but rather the way in which they hang. Chandeliers are suspended with multiple branches that hold many bulbs while pendants typically dangle from one central cord or chain. Chandeliers tend to be more intricate and fancier, so if you're looking for something luxurious, then this might work best. With pendants, you’re likely to find a variety of examples in minimalistic modern styles; these would make great additions to any office space because of their versatility like being able to turn them on/off with ease. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique and vintage pendant lights and chandeliers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 17, 2023
    Yes, glass pendant lights get dusty. However, all lighting fixtures will eventually gather dust. Regularly wiping your pendant lights can reduce the presence of dust. Shop a variety of glass pendant lights on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    Where you hang a pendant light over a kitchen sink is largely a matter of personal preference. If you're installing a new light fixture, consider where you most need task lighting. You may find it better to hang the lamp off to one side to illuminate a food prep area. Generally, there should be 35 to 40 inches of space between the bottom of the pendant and the countertop to allow for adequate clearance. On 1stDibs, find a collection of pendant lights.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023
    Yes, you can put a pendant light above a kitchen sink. However, if you don’t already have a light receptacle in place, you may need to hire a professional electrician to run wiring to the area. Also, ensure that there is at least 30 to 36 inches of clearance below the light, so you can stand at the sink. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of pendant lights.

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