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DOME Pendant L 'Chrome, Copper'
Located in Renton, WA
DOME Pendant fuses simplistic ideologies with precision craftsmanship. Balanced with a clean
Category

2010s Taiwanese Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

DOME Pendant L 'Chrome, Copper'
DOME Pendant L 'Chrome, Copper'
H 78 in W 20 in D 20 in
DOME Pendant M 'Chrome, Copper'
Located in Renton, WA
DOME Pendant fuses simplistic ideologies with precision craftsmanship. Balanced with a clean
Category

2010s Taiwanese Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

DOME Pendant M 'Chrome, Copper'
DOME Pendant M 'Chrome, Copper'
H 78 in W 14 in D 14 in
1960s Japanese Industrial Brass, Copper and Glass Dome Pendant Light
By FROM Industrial Design
Located in Leicester, Leicestershire
cargo ships. The dome is spun brass and the glass frame cast copper with a toughened glass
Category

Vintage 1960s Japanese Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass, Copper

Unique Patinated Copper Dome Pendant Lamp by Beisl
By Jo Hammerborg, Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Lyfa, Fog & Mørup, Beisl
Located in München, DE
Extremely beautifully patinated copper pendant lamp from the 1960s. High quality workmanship and
Category

Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Apollo Copper Chandelier by Alabastro Italiano
Located in Geneve, CH
Apollo Copper Chandelier by Alabastro Italiano Dimensions: D 70,5 x W 55 x H 111 cm. Materials
Category

2010s Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Alabaster, Copper

Apollo Copper Chandelier by Alabastro Italiano
Apollo Copper Chandelier by Alabastro Italiano
H 43.71 in W 21.66 in D 27.76 in
Swedish Modernist Dome Pendant Chandelier by Verner Schou
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Atlanta, GA
Fantastic dome pendant created by alternating strips of copper and black metal accented with bubble
Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Copper, Metal

Palatial Light Fixture in Copper, Brass and Iron with Silk Dome Shade
Located in Stamford, CT
7 Foot High Hollywood Regency Light Fixture in Copper, Brass and Iron with Silk Dome Shade. This
Category

Mid-20th Century Baroque Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Copper

Large Unique Patinated Copper Dome Pendant Lamp by Beisl
By Lyfa, Jo Hammerborg, Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Fog & Mørup, Beisl
Located in München, DE
Extremely beautifully patinated copper pendant lamp from the 1960s. High quality workmanship and
Category

Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

1970s Japanese Industrial Cast Iron and Copper Pendant Brass Cage and Glass Dome
By Kokosha
Located in Leicester, Leicestershire
A reclaimed vintage Industrial explosion proof iron and copper cage light ceiling pendant. A solid
Category

Vintage 1970s Japanese Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Copper, Iron

Ziron Handblown Glass Chandelier with Black Painted Metal and Copper
By Merve Kahraman
Located in New York, NY
of the chandelier. Combined with polished copper, Ziron is a modern chandelier which gives us a
Category

2010s Turkish Arts and Crafts Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Glass

Industrial Fluted Dome Pendants
By Early Electrics Design Studio
Located in Peekskill, NY
This is an interesting and very unique looking lamp. The fixture itself has a hinged copper body
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Apollo Copper Ceiling Lamp by Alabastro Italiano
Located in Geneve, CH
Apollo Copper Ceiling Lamp by Alabastro Italiano Dimensions: Ø 30 x W 17,5 cm. Materials: White
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2010s Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Alabaster, Copper

Apollo Copper Pendant Lamp by Alabastro Italiano
Located in Geneve, CH
Apollo Copper Pendant Lamp by Alabastro Italiano Dimensions: D 70,5 x W 54 x H 64 cm. Materials
Category

2010s Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Alabaster, Copper

Amazing Huge Nautical Copper & Brass Cargo Pendant Lights
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Rare pair of salvaged gigantic gorgeous copper & brass nautical salvaged foxlights once used as
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Vintage 1960s German Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass, Copper, Iron

Industrial Copper and Aluminium Macbeth Daylight Pendant Light
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Large, industrial pendant light by Macbeth features a copper and aluminium dome shade with blue
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Early 20th Century American Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Aluminum, Copper

Tango i Dome, Sculpted Pendant by Paul Matter
By Paul Matter
Located in Geneve, CH
Tango I dome, sculpted pendant by Paul Matter. Dimensions: W 30 x D 30 x H 148 cm. Materials
Category

2010s Indian Post-Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Tango i Dome, Sculpted Pendant by Paul Matter
Tango i Dome, Sculpted Pendant by Paul Matter
H 58.27 in W 11.82 in D 11.82 in
Tango i Dome, Sculpted Pendant by Paul Matter
By Paul Matter
Located in Geneve, CH
Tango I dome, sculpted pendant by Paul Matter. Dimensions: W 30 x D 30 x H 148 cm. Materials
Category

2010s Indian Post-Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Tango i Dome, Sculpted Pendant by Paul Matter
Tango i Dome, Sculpted Pendant by Paul Matter
H 58.27 in W 11.82 in D 11.82 in
20th Century Industrial Veb Copper & Aluminium Pendant & Bronze Fittings
By Industrial Design
Located in Leicester, Leicestershire
. Materials: Copper dome. Aluminium glass frame. Steel quick release catches. Steel cage. Brass dome nuts
Category

Vintage 1970s German Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Aluminum, Brass, Bronze, Copper, Steel

Stem 4 Brass Dome Pendant Lamp by Lamp Shaper
Located in Geneve, CH
Stem 4 Brass Dome Pendant Lamp by Lamp Shaper Dimensions: D 23 x W 23 x H 119.5 cm. Materials
Category

2010s Indian Post-Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Stem 4 Brass Dome Pendant Lamp by Lamp Shaper
Stem 4 Brass Dome Pendant Lamp by Lamp Shaper
H 47.05 in W 9.06 in D 9.06 in
Stem 6 Brass Dome Pendant Lamp by Lamp Shaper
Located in Geneve, CH
Stem 6 Brass Dome Pendant Lamp by Lamp Shaper Dimensions: D 23 x W 23 x H 168 cm. Materials: Brass
Category

2010s Indian Post-Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Stem 6 Brass Dome Pendant Lamp by Lamp Shaper
Stem 6 Brass Dome Pendant Lamp by Lamp Shaper
H 66.15 in W 9.06 in D 9.06 in
Drop 4 Brass Dome Pendant Lamp by Lamp Shaper
Located in Geneve, CH
Drop 4 Brass Dome Pendant Lamp by Lamp Shaper Dimensions: D 43 x W 43 x H 165 cm. Materials: Brass
Category

2010s Indian Post-Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Drop 4 Brass Dome Pendant Lamp by Lamp Shaper
Drop 4 Brass Dome Pendant Lamp by Lamp Shaper
H 64.97 in W 16.93 in D 16.93 in
Stem 2 Brass Dome Pendant Lamp by Lamp Shaper
Located in Geneve, CH
Stem 2 Brass Dome Pendant Lamp by Lamp Shaper Dimensions: D 23 x W 23 x H 101.5 cm. Materials
Category

2010s Indian Post-Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Stem 2 Brass Dome Pendant Lamp by Lamp Shaper
Stem 2 Brass Dome Pendant Lamp by Lamp Shaper
H 39.97 in W 9.06 in D 9.06 in
Rhythm 2 Brass Dome Pendant Lamp by Lamp Shaper
Located in Geneve, CH
Rhythm 2 Brass Dome Pendant Lamp by Lamp Shaper Dimensions: D 66 x W 66 x H 109 cm. Materials
Category

2010s Indian Post-Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Rhythm 2 Brass Dome Pendant Lamp by Lamp Shaper
Rhythm 2 Brass Dome Pendant Lamp by Lamp Shaper
H 42.92 in W 25.99 in D 25.99 in
Rhythm 1 Brass Dome Pendant Lamp by Lamp Shaper
Located in Geneve, CH
Rhythm 1 Brass Dome Pendant Lamp by Lamp Shaper Dimensions: D 39.5 x W 39.5 x H 109 cm. Materials
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2010s Indian Post-Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Rhythm 1 Brass Dome Pendant Lamp by Lamp Shaper
Rhythm 1 Brass Dome Pendant Lamp by Lamp Shaper
H 42.92 in W 15.56 in D 15.56 in
Rhythm 3 Brass Dome Pendant Lamp by Lamp Shaper
Located in Geneve, CH
Rhythm 3 Brass Dome Pendant Lamp by Lamp Shaper Dimensions: D 66 x W 66 x H 135 cm. Materials
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2010s Indian Post-Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Rhythm 3 Brass Dome Pendant Lamp by Lamp Shaper
Rhythm 3 Brass Dome Pendant Lamp by Lamp Shaper
H 53.15 in W 25.99 in D 25.99 in
Rhythm 4 Brass Dome Pendant Lamp by Lamp Shaper
Located in Geneve, CH
Rhythm 4 Brass Dome Pendant Lamp by Lamp Shaper Dimensions: D 66 x W 66 x H 162.5 cm. Materials
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2010s Indian Post-Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Rhythm 4 Brass Dome Pendant Lamp by Lamp Shaper
Rhythm 4 Brass Dome Pendant Lamp by Lamp Shaper
H 63.98 in W 25.99 in D 25.99 in
Drop 1 Brass Dome Pendant Lamp by Lamp Shaper
Located in Geneve, CH
Drop 1 Brass Dome Pendant Lamp by Lamp Shaper Dimensions: D 23 x W 24 x H 114.5 cm. Materials
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2010s Indian Post-Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Drop 1 Brass Dome Pendant Lamp by Lamp Shaper
Drop 1 Brass Dome Pendant Lamp by Lamp Shaper
H 45.08 in W 9.45 in D 9.06 in
Drop 2 Brass Dome Pendant Lamp by Lamp Shaper
Located in Geneve, CH
Drop 2 Brass Dome Pendant Lamp by Lamp Shaper Dimensions: D 43 x W 43 x H 114.5 cm. Materials
Category

2010s Indian Post-Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Drop 2 Brass Dome Pendant Lamp by Lamp Shaper
Drop 2 Brass Dome Pendant Lamp by Lamp Shaper
H 45.08 in W 16.93 in D 16.93 in
Drop 3 Brass Dome Pendant Lamp by Lamp Shaper
Located in Geneve, CH
Drop 3 Brass Dome Pendant Lamp by Lamp Shaper Dimensions: D 43 x W 43 x H 140 cm. Materials: Brass
Category

2010s Indian Post-Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Drop 3 Brass Dome Pendant Lamp by Lamp Shaper
Drop 3 Brass Dome Pendant Lamp by Lamp Shaper
H 55.12 in W 16.93 in D 16.93 in
Wing 3 Brass Dome Pendant Lamp by Lamp Shaper
Located in Geneve, CH
Wing 3 Brass Dome Pendant Lamp by Lamp Shaper Dimensions: D 84 x W 84 x H 140 cm. Materials: Brass
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2010s Indian Post-Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Wing 3 Brass Dome Pendant Lamp by Lamp Shaper
Wing 3 Brass Dome Pendant Lamp by Lamp Shaper
H 55.12 in W 33.08 in D 33.08 in
Wing 2 Brass Dome Pendant Lamp by Lamp Shaper
Located in Geneve, CH
Wing 2 Brass Dome Pendant Lamp by Lamp Shaper Dimensions: D 84 x W 84 x H 114.5 cm. Materials
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2010s Indian Post-Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Wing 2 Brass Dome Pendant Lamp by Lamp Shaper
Wing 2 Brass Dome Pendant Lamp by Lamp Shaper
H 45.08 in W 33.08 in D 33.08 in
Wing 4 Brass Dome Pendant Lamp by Lamp Shaper
Located in Geneve, CH
Wing 4 Brass Dome Pendant Lamp by Lamp Shaper Dimensions: D 84 x W 84 x H 165 cm. Materials: Brass
Category

2010s Indian Post-Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Wing 4 Brass Dome Pendant Lamp by Lamp Shaper
Wing 4 Brass Dome Pendant Lamp by Lamp Shaper
H 64.97 in W 33.08 in D 33.08 in
Wing 1 Brass Dome Pendant Lamp by Lamp Shaper
Located in Geneve, CH
Wing 1 Brass Dome Pendant Lamp by Lamp Shaper Dimensions: D 53.5 x W 53.5 x H 114.5 cm. Materials
Category

2010s Indian Post-Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Wing 1 Brass Dome Pendant Lamp by Lamp Shaper
Wing 1 Brass Dome Pendant Lamp by Lamp Shaper
H 45.08 in W 21.07 in D 21.07 in
Huge Double Dome Industrial Pendant by Benjamin Electric 'V1'
By Benjamin Electrical Company 1
Located in Nottingham, GB
Original vintage industrial pendants of huge proportions with a Double Dome two part design by
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Mid-20th Century British Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Enamel, Steel

Contemporary Sculpted Brass Pendant, Tango Three Dome by Paul Matter
By Paul Matter
Located in Warsaw, PL
Contemporary Sculpted Brass Pendant, Tango Three Dome by Paul Matter Tango is born from playful
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Post-Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Contemporary Sculpted Brass Pendant, Tango Five Dome by Paul Matter
By Paul Matter
Located in Warsaw, PL
Contemporary Sculpted Brass Pendant, Tango Five Dome by Paul Matter Tango is born from playful
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Post-Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Contemporary Sculpted Brass Pendant, Tango One Dome by Paul Matter
By Paul Matter
Located in Warsaw, PL
Contemporary Sculpted Brass Pendant, Tango One Dome by Paul Matter Tango is born from playful
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Post-Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Contemporary Sculpted Brass Pendant, Tango Two Dome by Paul Matter
By Paul Matter
Located in Warsaw, PL
Contemporary Sculpted Brass Pendant, Tango Two Dome by Paul Matter Tango is born from playful
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Post-Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Miso, Solid Brass Dome Pendant Light by Candas Design
Located in REDA, 22
inherent beauty found in raw, elegant materials such as brass, copper, steel, porcelain and glass. From
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2010s European Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Late Century German Large Copper and Cast Brass Directional Cargo Light Pendant
By Wiska
Located in Leicester, Leicestershire
using the wing nuts and hanging frame. The dome is a fluted spun copper and the rest of the fixture is
Category

Vintage 1970s German Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass, Copper

Large Arts & Crafts era Jugendstil Brass and Copper Pendant Light, Lantern
Located in Lisse, NL
evening) every time you look at it. The inside of the dome on top is enameled in white to ensure this
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Early 20th Century European Arts and Crafts Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass, Copper

Apollo Bronze Chandelier by Alabastro Italiano
Located in Geneve, CH
Apollo Bronze Chandelier by Alabastro Italiano Dimensions: D 70,5 x W 55 x H 111 cm. Materials
Category

2010s Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Alabaster, Bronze

Apollo Bronze Chandelier by Alabastro Italiano
Apollo Bronze Chandelier by Alabastro Italiano
H 43.71 in W 21.66 in D 27.76 in
Modern Chandelier 'MUSE 554.13' by Tooy, Brushed Brass
By Tooy, Corrado Dotti
Located in Paris, FR
Chandelier Osman 560.12 by Corrado Dotti x TOOY 13 lights Model shown: Finish: Brushed brass
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Organic Modern Chandeliers and Pen...

Materials

Brass, Metal

Modern Chandelier 'MUSE 554.14' by Tooy, Brushed Brass
By Tooy, Corrado Dotti
Located in Paris, FR
Chandelier Muse 554.14 by Corrado Dotti x TOOY. 4 lights Model shown: Finish: Brushed brass Color
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Organic Modern Chandeliers and Pen...

Materials

Metal, Brass

Modern Chandelier 'Muse 554.25' by Tooy, Brushed Brass
By Tooy, Corrado Dotti
Located in Paris, FR
Chandelier muse 554.25 by Corrado Dotti x TOOY Model shown: Finish: Brushed brass Color: Clear
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Organic Modern Chandeliers and Pen...

Materials

Metal, Brass

Apollo Brushed Brass Chandelier by Alabastro Italiano
Located in Geneve, CH
Apollo Brushed Brass Chandelier by Alabastro Italiano Dimensions: D 70,5 x W 55 x H 111 cm
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2010s Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Alabaster, Brass

Apollo Brushed Burnished Metal Chandelier by Alabastro Italiano
Located in Geneve, CH
Apollo Brushed Burnished Metal Chandelier by Alabastro Italiano Dimensions: D 70,5 x W 55 x H 111
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2010s Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Alabaster, Metal

Apollo Shiny Silver Metal Chandelier by Alabastro Italiano
Located in Geneve, CH
Apollo Shiny Silver Metal Chandelier by Alabastro Italiano Dimensions: D 70,5 x W 55 x H 111 cm
Category

2010s Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Alabaster, Metal

Apollo Freedom Green Metal Chandelier by Alabastro Italiano
Located in Geneve, CH
Apollo Freedom Green Metal Chandelier by Alabastro Italiano Dimensions: D 70,5 x W 55 x H 111 cm
Category

2010s Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Alabaster, Metal

Apollo Shiny Black Metal Chandelier by Alabastro Italiano
Located in Geneve, CH
Apollo Shiny Black Metal Chandelier by Alabastro Italiano Dimensions: D 70,5 x W 55 x H 111 cm
Category

2010s Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Alabaster, Metal

Apollo Shiny Gold Metal Chandelier by Alabastro Italiano
Located in Geneve, CH
Apollo Shiny Gold Metal Chandelier by Alabastro Italiano Dimensions: D 70,5 x W 55 x H 111 cm
Category

2010s Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Alabaster, Metal

Apollo Brushed Black Metal Chandelier by Alabastro Italiano
Located in Geneve, CH
Apollo Brushed Black Metal Chandelier by Alabastro Italiano Dimensions: D 70,5 x W 55 x H 111 cm
Category

2010s Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Alabaster, Metal

Apollo Ruggine Of Florence Metal Chandelier by Alabastro Italiano
Located in Geneve, CH
Apollo Ruggine Of Florence Metal Chandelier by Alabastro Italiano Dimensions: D 70,5 x W 55 x H 111
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2010s Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Alabaster, Metal

Domo Abajo 60 Pendant Lamp, Maria Beckmann, Represented by Tuleste Factory
By Maria Beckmann
Located in New York, NY
This Domo Abajo ceiling lamp is made of solid steel, copper, and ash wood with polished finish, in
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21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Copper, Steel

Ceiling Lamp with Colored Metal Shades by T. Røste & Co, Norway, 1950s
By T. Røste & Co
Located in Stockholm, SE
shape pendant with metal domes in yellow, light blue and blue original lacquer. Inner shades of copper
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Vintage 1950s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Copper, Metal

Sugg Rochester Pendant Lamp
By Sugg Gas Lighting Company
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
with opaque glass dome is fitted with original gas light mechanisms. This pendant was removed and
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20th Century English Edwardian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal, Copper

Sugg Rochester Pendant Lamp
Sugg Rochester Pendant Lamp
H 30.71 in W 13 in D 13 in
Plato Abajo 40 Pendant Lamp, Maria Beckmann, Represented by Tuleste Factory
By Maria Beckmann
Located in New York, NY
Plato Abajo is a ceiling lamp with dimmable feature (dimmer wall control is not included). The dome
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21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Copper, Steel

Arts & Crafts Style Brass and Cathedral Glass Entry Hall Pendant / Light Fixture
Located in Lisse, NL
is the uniquely curved and hand hammered, hexagonal copper dome top. This really is the perfect
Category

20th Century Dutch Arts and Crafts Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal, Brass, Copper

Balloton Pill Pendant by Matteo Zorzenoni
By Matteo Zorzenoni, MM Lampadari
Located in Milan, IT
copper, its elongated, dome-shaped silhouette is enriched by a precious, mouth-blown glass lampshade
Category

2010s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Ceramic link chain pendant light
By Asmaa Aman-Tran
Located in Stoughton, MA
chandelier comes with a medium base socket and 2- conductor 18 gauge copper / hemp electrical wire ready for
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2010s American Organic Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Ceramic, Jute

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Copper Dome Chandelier For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the copper dome chandelier you’re looking for. Each copper dome chandelier for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, copper and glass. Find 17 options for an antique or vintage copper dome chandelier now, or shop our selection of 2 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. There are many kinds of the copper dome chandelier you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. Each copper dome chandelier bearing Industrial, Mid-Century Modern or Modern hallmarks is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one copper dome chandelier that is appealing in its simplicity, but Brunswick Co., Kokosha and Laurel Lamp Company produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Copper Dome Chandelier?

The average selling price for a copper dome chandelier at 1stDibs is $773, while they’re typically $229 on the low end and $8,200 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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