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Pair of Murano Dual Layer Drum Chandeliers by Fabio Bergomi
Pair of Murano Dual Layer Drum Chandeliers by Fabio Bergomi

Pair of Murano Dual Layer Drum Chandeliers by Fabio Bergomi

By Fabio Bergomi

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Drum shape chandelier with textured clear and smoky Murano glass tiles mounted on brass structure

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Midcentury Lorin Marsh Polished Nickel Parchment Drum Chandelier Light Fixture
Midcentury Lorin Marsh Polished Nickel Parchment Drum Chandelier Light Fixture

Midcentury Lorin Marsh Polished Nickel Parchment Drum Chandelier Light Fixture

By Lorin Marsh

Located in Roslyn, NY

A wonderful Mid-Century Modern Lorin Marsh polished nickel parchment drum Chandelier / 6-Light

Category

20th Century Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Nickel

Rattan Wicker Weave Large Drum Pendant Light or Lantern, 1960s
Rattan Wicker Weave Large Drum Pendant Light or Lantern, 1960s

Rattan Wicker Weave Large Drum Pendant Light or Lantern, 1960s

Located in Barcelona, ES

suspension lamp features a rattan drum shaped structure with wavy top an bottom and woven wicker panels. It

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20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Wicker, Cane, Rattan

Pair of Murano Glass and Patinated Brass Drum Chandelier, in Stock
Pair of Murano Glass and Patinated Brass Drum Chandelier, in Stock

Pair of Murano Glass and Patinated Brass Drum Chandelier, in Stock

Located in Miami, FL

Pair of Murano smoked and gilded glass drum chandelier, in stock Three textured Murano glass

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and...

Materials

Brass

1950's Kaiser Leuchten Design Primat Ice Texture Crystal Drum Chandelier
1950's Kaiser Leuchten Design Primat Ice Texture Crystal Drum Chandelier

1950's Kaiser Leuchten Design Primat Ice Texture Crystal Drum Chandelier

By Kaiser Leuchten

Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN

Design Primat Ice Texture Crystal Glass Drum Tube Chandelier ceiling lamp light. Made in Germany in the

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Vintage 1950s German Other Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Midcentury Swedish Modern Blue Glass Drum Pendant by Orrefors Attributed, 1960s
Midcentury Swedish Modern Blue Glass Drum Pendant by Orrefors Attributed, 1960s

Midcentury Swedish Modern Blue Glass Drum Pendant by Orrefors Attributed, 1960s

By Orrefors

Located in Copenhagen, DK

Midcentury Swedish modern drum shaped pendant in aluminium with textured blue glass cylinders by

Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Aluminum

Kalmar Chandelier in Drum Form, Gilt Brass and Glass, Austria, 1960s
Kalmar Chandelier in Drum Form, Gilt Brass and Glass, Austria, 1960s

Kalmar Chandelier in Drum Form, Gilt Brass and Glass, Austria, 1960s

By J.T. Kalmar

Located in Aachen, NRW

Gold-plated drum-shaped chandelier with 24 frosted glass panels on a brass frame with a wonderful

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Vintage 1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

1960s California Studio Pottery Drum-Shaped Pendant Light with Raised Vents
1960s California Studio Pottery Drum-Shaped Pendant Light with Raised Vents

1960s California Studio Pottery Drum-Shaped Pendant Light with Raised Vents

Located in Los Angeles, CA

rounded drum shape with raised vents. The light fixture holds a single, standard bulb and is fitted with a

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

Materials

Steel

Kalmar Chandelier in Drum Form, Gilt Brass and Glass, Austria, 1960s
Kalmar Chandelier in Drum Form, Gilt Brass and Glass, Austria, 1960s

Kalmar Chandelier in Drum Form, Gilt Brass and Glass, Austria, 1960s

By J.T. Kalmar

Located in Aachen, NRW

Gold-plated drum-shaped chandelier with 24 frosted glass panels on a brass frame with a wonderful

Category

Vintage 1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Kalmar Chandelier in Drum Form, Gilt Brass and Glass, Austria, 1960s
Kalmar Chandelier in Drum Form, Gilt Brass and Glass, Austria, 1960s

Kalmar Chandelier in Drum Form, Gilt Brass and Glass, Austria, 1960s

By J.T. Kalmar

Located in Aachen, NRW

Gold-plated drum-shaped chandelier with 16 frosted glass panels on a gilt brass frame with a

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Vintage 1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Petite Pendant Light in Brass Drum Form by Kaiser, Germany, 1960s
Petite Pendant Light in Brass Drum Form by Kaiser, Germany, 1960s

Petite Pendant Light in Brass Drum Form by Kaiser, Germany, 1960s

By Kaiser Leuchten

Located in Aachen, NRW

Brass drum form pendant ceiling fixture with tubular textured glass shades by Kaiser Leuchten

Category

Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Modernist Hand-Cut Crystal 'Drum' Chandelier by Bakalowits & Sohne
Mid-Century Modernist Hand-Cut Crystal 'Drum' Chandelier by Bakalowits & Sohne

Mid-Century Modernist Hand-Cut Crystal 'Drum' Chandelier by Bakalowits & Sohne

By Bakalowits & Söhne

Located in New York, NY

Exceptional Mid-Century Modernist hand-cut crystal 'Drum' chandelier by Bakalowits & Sohne. This

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Vintage 1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Midcentury Gold Flecked Murano Glass Drum Shade Chandelier with Brass Fittings
Midcentury Gold Flecked Murano Glass Drum Shade Chandelier with Brass Fittings

Midcentury Gold Flecked Murano Glass Drum Shade Chandelier with Brass Fittings

Located in New York, NY

of the time and place, sure to delight enthusiasts of midcentury design. It features a drum shade

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Large Murano Hanging Drum Shaped Fixture with Gold and Clear Glass Panels
Large Murano Hanging Drum Shaped Fixture with Gold and Clear Glass Panels

Large Murano Hanging Drum Shaped Fixture with Gold and Clear Glass Panels

Located in Troy, MI

Mid-Century round hanging Murano glass lighting fixture dates from the 1970s. Drum shaped fixture

Category

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

Materials

Brass

Impressive Large Ceiling Fixture in Brass Drum Form by Kaiser, Germany, 1960s
Impressive Large Ceiling Fixture in Brass Drum Form by Kaiser, Germany, 1960s

Impressive Large Ceiling Fixture in Brass Drum Form by Kaiser, Germany, 1960s

By Kaiser Leuchten

Located in Aachen, NRW

Brass drum form pendant ceiling fixture with tubular textured glass shades by Kaiser Leuchten

Category

Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Impressive Large Ceiling Fixture in Chrome Drum Form by Kaiser, Germany, 1960s
Impressive Large Ceiling Fixture in Chrome Drum Form by Kaiser, Germany, 1960s

Impressive Large Ceiling Fixture in Chrome Drum Form by Kaiser, Germany, 1960s

By Kaiser Leuchten

Located in Aachen, NRW

Chrome drum form pendant ceiling fixture with tubular textured glass shades by Kaiser Leuchten

Category

Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Murano Glass

Impressive Large Ceiling Fixture in Chrome Drum Form by Kaiser, Germany, 1960s
Impressive Large Ceiling Fixture in Chrome Drum Form by Kaiser, Germany, 1960s

Impressive Large Ceiling Fixture in Chrome Drum Form by Kaiser, Germany, 1960s

By Kaiser Leuchten

Located in Aachen, NRW

Chrome drum form pendant ceiling fixture with tubular textured glass shades by Kaiser Leuchten

Category

Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Murano Glass

Impressive Large Ceiling Fixture in Chrome Drum Form by Kaiser, Germany, 1960s
Impressive Large Ceiling Fixture in Chrome Drum Form by Kaiser, Germany, 1960s

Impressive Large Ceiling Fixture in Chrome Drum Form by Kaiser, Germany, 1960s

By Kaiser Leuchten

Located in Aachen, NRW

Chrome drum form pendant ceiling fixture with tubular textured glass shades by Kaiser Leuchten

Category

Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Murano Glass

Impressive Large Ceiling Fixture in Chrome Drum Form by Kaiser, Germany, 1960s
Impressive Large Ceiling Fixture in Chrome Drum Form by Kaiser, Germany, 1960s

Impressive Large Ceiling Fixture in Chrome Drum Form by Kaiser, Germany, 1960s

By Kaiser Leuchten

Located in Aachen, NRW

Chrome drum form pendant ceiling fixture with tubular textured glass shades by Kaiser Leuchten

Category

Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Murano Glass

1960s Austrian Bronze Pendant Drum with 10 Faceted Smokey Bronze Crystal Panels
1960s Austrian Bronze Pendant Drum with 10 Faceted Smokey Bronze Crystal Panels

1960s Austrian Bronze Pendant Drum with 10 Faceted Smokey Bronze Crystal Panels

Located in London, GB

bottom ring is hollow so that you can see up into the drum when hanging. The rings are connected by 5

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Mid-20th Century Austrian Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Brass, Bronze

2 Mid-Century Modern Light Green Glass & Brass Drum Chandeliers Gio Ponti Style
2 Mid-Century Modern Light Green Glass & Brass Drum Chandeliers Gio Ponti Style

2 Mid-Century Modern Light Green Glass & Brass Drum Chandeliers Gio Ponti Style

By Fontana Arte, Gio Ponti

Located in Dallas, TX

Ponti, by Fontana Arte, Italy. The vintage drum chandeliers have 4 candelabra base lights each and are

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Large J.T. Kalmar Drum Chandelier with Tubular Glass Pendant Ceiling Lamp, 1960s
Large J.T. Kalmar Drum Chandelier with Tubular Glass Pendant Ceiling Lamp, 1960s

Large J.T. Kalmar Drum Chandelier with Tubular Glass Pendant Ceiling Lamp, 1960s

By J.T. Kalmar

Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen

Large chandelier with 38 cut glass tubes around a glass plate with polished nickel hardware (additionally 24 in./61 cm rod extension and two glass spare parts) by J.T. Kalmar, Austri...

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Vintage 1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Large Italian Ceiling Light by Stilnovo
Large Italian Ceiling Light by Stilnovo

Large Italian Ceiling Light by Stilnovo

By Stilnovo

Located in Los Angeles, CA

. Black enameled drums are situated around a large brass wheel. All drums can articulate between ten and

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal, Brass

Art Deco Crystal Chandelier
Art Deco Crystal Chandelier

Art Deco Crystal Chandelier

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Crystal and chrome chandelier in unique "drum" shape. Professionally rewired.

Category

20th Century American Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Chrome

Cylindrical Facet Cut Crystal Pendant
Cylindrical Facet Cut Crystal Pendant

Cylindrical Facet Cut Crystal Pendant

Located in New York, NY

Large cylindrical, drum-form chrome pendant featuring applied facet cut crystal tile elements.

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Vintage 1980s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Chrome

A 50's Swedish Pendant Light In Aquamarine Glass
A 50's Swedish Pendant Light In Aquamarine Glass

A 50's Swedish Pendant Light In Aquamarine Glass

Located in Kent, Dover

A Swedish pendant light of drum form in gilt metal and aquamarine glass.

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Vintage 1950s Swedish Chandeliers and Pendants

Midcentury Modern Petite Red Pendant Light
Midcentury Modern Petite Red Pendant Light

Midcentury Modern Petite Red Pendant Light

Located in Astoria, NY

A vintage mid-century pendant light with a metallic red drum-form body. Reduced from: $1,400

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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Good Quality French Chandelier
Good Quality French Chandelier

Good Quality French Chandelier

Located in Kent, Dover

A French chandelier of good quality, of drum form in gilt bronze and hand blown glass panels.

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Vintage 1960s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Model 597/S Pendant by Gianfranco Frattini for Arteluce
Model 597/S Pendant by Gianfranco Frattini for Arteluce

Model 597/S Pendant by Gianfranco Frattini for Arteluce

By Gianfranco Frattini, Arteluce

Located in Los Angeles, CA

located at the top of the drum and one at the top of the drum. Original pig-tail cord. Rewired for the US.

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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Brass Gas Lamp Hanging Pendant
Brass Gas Lamp Hanging Pendant

Brass Gas Lamp Hanging Pendant

Located in Pasadena, CA

Antique brass gas lamp hanging pendant has been newly electrified with three new Fuji silk drum

Category

Antique 19th Century American Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

A Venini Style Glass Pendant
A Venini Style Glass Pendant

A Venini Style Glass Pendant

Located in Toronto, ON

A fabulous drum shape design glass pendant. There are eighteen 16" glass cylinders that make

Category

20th Century Canadian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

A Silver Plate and Etched Crystal 4-Candle Lantern
A Silver Plate and Etched Crystal 4-Candle Lantern

A Silver Plate and Etched Crystal 4-Candle Lantern

Located in Palm Desert, CA

This elegant lantern features a drum of crystal etched with stars and a Silver Plated Frame. Four

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Vintage 1940s American Chandeliers and Pendants

An American Five Light Empire Style Ceiling Light
An American Five Light Empire Style Ceiling Light

An American Five Light Empire Style Ceiling Light

Located in New York, NY

candles concealed by single drum-shaped black tole shade.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Empire Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass, Copper, Nickel, Tôle

Fog and Morup Pendants
Fog and Morup Pendants

Fog and Morup Pendants

Located in Los Angeles, CA

15" Drum is 19" h x 10"

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Vintage 1960s Danish Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Teak, Jute

Hollywood Glam Crystal Pendant Drops, 2
Hollywood Glam Crystal Pendant Drops, 2

Hollywood Glam Crystal Pendant Drops, 2

Located in Astoria, NY

with pendant lights in Swarovski-style crystal drum shades. Dealer: S138XX

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20th Century American Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Metal

Pair of Marshall Field's Barber Shop Light Fixtures
Pair of Marshall Field's Barber Shop Light Fixtures

Pair of Marshall Field's Barber Shop Light Fixtures

Located in Stamford, CT

Copper and brass drum form hanging lights with milk glass shades from the 1930's barber shop in the

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Vintage 1930s American Chandeliers and Pendants

Italian Murano Glass Chandelier
Italian Murano Glass Chandelier

Italian Murano Glass Chandelier

By Venini

Located in London, GB

A drum shaped Murano glass chandelier, with triedi pieces suspended from a silver steel staggered

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Large Cut Crystal Austrian Chandelier
Large Cut Crystal Austrian Chandelier

Large Cut Crystal Austrian Chandelier

Located in Vienna, AT

Round drum-shaped brass construction covered with glass parts and fastooned with octagon and almond

Category

Vintage 1970s Austrian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Murano Glass and Bronze Chandelier
Murano Glass and Bronze Chandelier

Murano Glass and Bronze Chandelier

Located in Austin, TX

Murano Glass and bronze chandelier in a drum shape. The hand-blown glass is bronze in color and

Category

2010s Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Bronze

1960s Pink Glass Chandelier
1960s Pink Glass Chandelier

1960s Pink Glass Chandelier

Located in Astoria, NY

A drum form chandelier, produced circa 1960s, sockets surrounded by cut-glass pink squares, affixed

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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Midcentury Wood Painted Light Fixture
Midcentury Wood Painted Light Fixture

Midcentury Wood Painted Light Fixture

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Unique midcentury drum shaped light fixture made of strips of painted wood. It is painted in a soft

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Modernist French 1950s Glass Chandelier
Modernist French 1950s Glass Chandelier

Modernist French 1950s Glass Chandelier

Located in New York, NY

glass drum, bronze mounts. Measures: 19 diameter x 33 H. Rewired for use in the USA with three

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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Glass

Kinkeldey Faceted Crystal Prism Chandelier
Kinkeldey Faceted Crystal Prism Chandelier

Kinkeldey Faceted Crystal Prism Chandelier

Located in New York, NY

Austrian Art Deco drum chandelier composed of three rows of deep faceted square crystal prisms on

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20th Century Austrian Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal

Modern French Brass Chandelier by Pierre Cardin for Laurel
Modern French Brass Chandelier by Pierre Cardin for Laurel

Modern French Brass Chandelier by Pierre Cardin for Laurel

By Pierre Cardin

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

Company. Beaded chain accents and the Pierre Cardin makers label on the circular metal drum. Made in

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Vintage 1970s French Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Faceted Melon Resin, Brass Pendant
Faceted Melon Resin, Brass Pendant

Faceted Melon Resin, Brass Pendant

Located in New York, NY

. Resin drum measures 12.5 inches.

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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Amazing Matching Pair of Pure Deco Pendents
Amazing Matching Pair of Pure Deco Pendents

Amazing Matching Pair of Pure Deco Pendents

Located in Peekskill, NY

Everything about these lamps scream pure Deco. The lamps are highly detailed from the drum style

Category

Early 20th Century Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Aluminum

Pair of Italian Vetri Murano "Rigadin" Chandeliers
Pair of Italian Vetri Murano "Rigadin" Chandeliers

Pair of Italian Vetri Murano "Rigadin" Chandeliers

By Murano 5

Located in London, GB

"Rigadin" glass diffusers, with matching glass dish to underneath. All supported on a drum shaped brass and

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Murano Glass

Brass Italian Vintage Chandelier
Brass Italian Vintage Chandelier

Brass Italian Vintage Chandelier

Located in Austin, TX

Italian vintage brass chandelier in the “tambour” or drum shape. The brass ring holding the

Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Brass & Glass Chandelier by Paavo Tynell for Taito Oy

Brass & Glass Chandelier by Paavo Tynell for Taito Oy

By Paavo Tynell

Located in New York, NY

drum shades. Signed with impressed maker's mark to interior frame (Taito Oy).

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Vintage 1950s Finnish Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Murano Glass Italian Peach Chandelier
Murano Glass Italian Peach Chandelier

Murano Glass Italian Peach Chandelier

Located in Austin, TX

forming a drum shape. We love the diamond pattern and beautiful, subtle color. This fixture has been newly

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2010s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Large Ceiling Lights by Bruno Gatta for Stilnovo
Large Ceiling Lights by Bruno Gatta for Stilnovo

Large Ceiling Lights by Bruno Gatta for Stilnovo

By Stilnovo, Bruno Gatta

Located in Los Angeles, CA

by Bruno Gatta for Stilnovo. Produced in Italy, circa the 1950s. Each drum consists of ten

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Steel

19th Century Louis XVI Style Dore Bronze Chandelier
19th Century Louis XVI Style Dore Bronze Chandelier

19th Century Louis XVI Style Dore Bronze Chandelier

Located in Stamford, CT

over three cobalt blu drums having frosted shande and three Laligue style globes having three

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Bronze

Pierre Cardin for Laurel French Modern Chandelier
Pierre Cardin for Laurel French Modern Chandelier

Pierre Cardin for Laurel French Modern Chandelier

By Pierre Cardin

Located in Astoria, NY

metal drum. Made in France during the 1970s. In great vintage condition with age-appropriate wear.

Category

Vintage 1970s French Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Tropical Shell Lamp from Aku Tiki Lounge
Tropical Shell Lamp from Aku Tiki Lounge

Tropical Shell Lamp from Aku Tiki Lounge

By Oceanic Arts

Located in Highland, IN

drum shaped lamp has a beautiful warm glow when illuminated. Made by Oceanic Arts in Whittier, CA the

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Shell, Wood

Model 1090 Ceiling Light by Bruno Gatta for Stilnovo
Model 1090 Ceiling Light by Bruno Gatta for Stilnovo

Model 1090 Ceiling Light by Bruno Gatta for Stilnovo

By Stilnovo, Bruno Gatta

Located in Los Angeles, CA

1954. Large drum made out of black enameled aluminum, brass details and textured opaline glass. This

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

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Drum Pendant Lighting For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal piece of drum pendant lighting for your home. Was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, glass and brass. Find 85 options for an antique or vintage item from our selection of drum pendant lighting now, or shop our selection of 73 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect choice in our collection of drum pendant lighting — we have versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. An object in our assortment of drum pendant lighting is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Mid-Century Modern, Modern and Scandinavian Modern styles are sought with frequency. A well-made option in this array of drum pendant lighting has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Kaiser Leuchten, J.T. Kalmar and Carmine Deganello are consistently popular. Not every interior allows for a large piece of drum pendant lighting, so a smaller version, measuring 21 across, is available at 1stDibs.

How Much is a Drum Pendant Lighting?

The average selling price for a piece of drum pendant lighting at 1stDibs is $2,948, while they’re typically $300 on the low end and $25,000 for the highest priced.

Finding the Right Chandeliers And Pendants for You

Chandeliers — simple in form, inspired by candelabras and originally made of wood or iron — first made an appearance in early churches. For those wealthy enough to afford them for their homes in the medieval period, a chandelier's suspended lights likely exuded imminent danger, as lit candles served as the light source for fixtures of the era. Things have thankfully changed since then, and antique chandeliers and pendant lights are popular in many interiors today.

While gas lighting during the late 18th century represented an upgrade for chandeliers — and gas lamps would long inspire Danish architect and pioneering modernist lighting designer Poul Henningsen — it would eventually be replaced with the familiar electric lighting of today.

The key difference between a pendant light and a chandelier is that a pendant incorporates only a single bulb into its design. Don’t mistake this for simplicity, however. An Art Deco–styled homage to Sputnik from Murano glass artisans Giovanni Dalla Fina, with handcrafted decorative elements supported by a chrome frame, is just one stunning example of the elaborate engineering that can be incorporated into every component of a chandelier. (Note: there is more than one lighting fixture that shares its name with the iconic mid-century-era satellite — see Gino Sarfatti’s design too.)

Chandeliers have evolved over time, but their classic elegance has remained unchanged.

Not only will the right chandelier prove impressive in a given room, but it can also offer a certain sense of practicality. These fixtures can easily illuminate an entire space, while their elevated position prevents them from creating glare or straining one’s eyes.

Certain materials, like glass, can complement naturally lit settings without stealing the show. Brass, on the other hand, can introduce an alluring, warm glow. While LEDs have earned a bad reputation for their perceived harsh bluish lights and a loss of brightness over their life span, the right design choices can help harness their lighting potential and create the perfect mood. A careful approach to lighting can transform your room into a peaceful and cozy nook, ideal for napping, reading or working.

For midsize spaces, a wall light or sconce can pull the room together and get the lighting job done. Perforated steel rings underneath five bands of handspun aluminum support a rich diffusion of light within Alvar Aalto's Beehive pendant light, but if you’re looking to brighten a more modest room, perhaps a minimalist solution is what you’re after. The mid-century modern furniture designer Charlotte Perriand devised her CP-1 wall lamps in the 1960s, in which a repositioning of sheet-metal plates can redirect light as needed.

The versatility and variability of these lighting staples mean that, when it comes to finding something like the perfect chandelier, you’ll never be left hanging. From the natural world-inspired designs of the Art Nouveau era to the classic beauty of Paul Ferrante's fixtures, there is a style for every room.

With designs for pendant lights and chandeliers across eras, colors and materials, you’ll never run out of options to explore on 1stDibs — shop a collection today that includes antique Art Deco chandeliers, Stilnovo chandeliers, Baccarat chandeliers and more.

Questions About Drum Pendant Lighting
  • 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
    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 ExpertMay 30, 2024
    Here are what the parts of a pendant light are called: The part that attaches to the ceiling is the mounting strap, and the canopy is the part that covers it. A chain usually connects the canopy to the rest of the light at a point called the hanging loop. At the end of the chain is the socket that holds the pendant light's bulb. On many pendants, a shade surrounds the bulb and diffuses light to soften the illumination produced by the fixtures. Shop a range of pendant lights 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 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.
  • 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 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.