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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

Rattan Drum Form Pendant Hanging Light with Chinoiserie Accents, France, 1950s
Rattan Drum Form Pendant Hanging Light with Chinoiserie Accents, France, 1950s

Rattan Drum Form Pendant Hanging Light with Chinoiserie Accents, France, 1950s

Located in Barcelona, ES

Handcrafted bamboo and rattan drum shaped chandelier with interior woven wicker / rattan shade

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

Materials

Wicker, Cane, Bamboo, Rattan

Fontana Green Murano Glass and Brass Round "Drum" Round Chandelier, Italy
Fontana Green Murano Glass and Brass Round "Drum" Round Chandelier, Italy

Fontana Green Murano Glass and Brass Round "Drum" Round Chandelier, Italy

Located in New York, NY

Fontana Soft Green Murano Glass and Brass Round "Drum" Chandelier, Italy. This impressive Murano

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Special Listing for T: Pair of Bamboo Rattan Large Drum Pendants Lights
Special Listing for T: Pair of Bamboo Rattan Large Drum Pendants Lights

Special Listing for T: Pair of Bamboo Rattan Large Drum Pendants Lights

Located in Barcelona, ES

A cool pair of handcrafted rattan drum shaped ceiling suspension lamps with inner paper lampshades

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20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Bamboo, Wicker, Cane, Rattan, Paper

Pair of J.T. Kalmar Gold-Plated Bronze Drum Chandeliers, 1960s, Austria
Pair of J.T. Kalmar Gold-Plated Bronze Drum Chandeliers, 1960s, Austria

Pair of J.T. Kalmar Gold-Plated Bronze Drum Chandeliers, 1960s, Austria

By J.T. Kalmar

Located in Rijssen, NL

Pair of gold-plated bronze drum chandelier with 12 glass panels by Kalmar. Best of design from the

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

Materials

Brass

Bamboo Rattan and Wicker Weave Drum Pendant Lamp or Lantern with Tiki Accents
Bamboo Rattan and Wicker Weave Drum Pendant Lamp or Lantern with Tiki Accents

Bamboo Rattan and Wicker Weave Drum Pendant Lamp or Lantern with Tiki Accents

Located in Barcelona, ES

suspension lamp features a drum shape woven wicker drum shaped lampshade accented by rattan and bamboo sticks

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20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Wire

Mid-Century Modern Karelian Burl Double Drum 36" Chandelier with Live Edge
Mid-Century Modern Karelian Burl Double Drum 36" Chandelier with Live Edge

Mid-Century Modern Karelian Burl Double Drum 36" Chandelier with Live Edge

Located in Beaverton, OR

This Organic Modern design is a contemporary pendant in wood veneer with a Danish design style and an organic modern feel. There are many luxury design applications for this pendant,...

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2010s American Organic Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Organic Material, Wood, Hardwood, Bentwood, Burl

Mid century modern Turquoise Murano glass chandelier
Mid century modern Turquoise Murano glass chandelier

Mid century modern Turquoise Murano glass chandelier

Located in Dallas, TX

Large Blue & Gold Leaf Murano glass Drum chandelier, Mid Century Modern style, Italy circa

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1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Large Hollywood Regency Polished Brass Chandelier 21 Arms Hart Associates 1960s
Large Hollywood Regency Polished Brass Chandelier 21 Arms Hart Associates 1960s

Large Hollywood Regency Polished Brass Chandelier 21 Arms Hart Associates 1960s

By Hart Associates 1

Located in Camden, ME

chandelier has a large ball at its base with three separate open ended drums spaced along the substantial

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Vintage 1960s American Hollywood Regency Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Italian Mid-Century Brass Pendant Light
Italian Mid-Century Brass Pendant Light

Italian Mid-Century Brass Pendant Light

By Stilnovo

Located in London, GB

A brass pendant light, with three arms and drum shaped opaque glass light diffusers. Attributed to

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

Materials

Brass

Large Ceiling Light by Stilnovo
Large Ceiling Light by Stilnovo

Large 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

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Aluminum, Brass, Steel

Geometric Crystal Prism Chandelier by Kinkeldey
Geometric Crystal Prism Chandelier by Kinkeldey

Geometric Crystal Prism Chandelier by Kinkeldey

By Kinkeldey

Located in New York, NY

Dramatic drum chandelier composed of three layers of rectangular faceted crystal prisms on a

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20th Century German Hollywood Regency Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Nickel

MCM Rattan Cage Pendant Chandelier with Interior Shade after Franco Albini
MCM Rattan Cage Pendant Chandelier with Interior Shade after Franco Albini

MCM Rattan Cage Pendant Chandelier with Interior Shade after Franco Albini

By Franco Albini

Located in Topeka, KS

drum shade after Franco Albini. It is in fabulous vintage condition with normal age appropriate wear

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

Materials

Metal

Particular Ceiling Lamp of Murano Glass in the Manner of Fontana Arte
Particular Ceiling Lamp of Murano Glass in the Manner of Fontana Arte

Particular Ceiling Lamp of Murano Glass in the Manner of Fontana Arte

By Fontana Arte

Located in Roma, Lazio

Particular ceiling lamp of Murano glass in the manner of Fontana Arte. Particular chandelier drum

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Italian Tin Tole Painted Neoclassical Style Chandelier
Italian Tin Tole Painted Neoclassical Style Chandelier

Italian Tin Tole Painted Neoclassical Style Chandelier

Located in Rochester, NY

chandelier with finely decorated black and gilt neoclassical designs of drums, flags and floral on each shade

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20th Century Italian Regency Chandeliers and Pendants

Vintage Murano Glass Chandelier by Mazzega, 1960s
Vintage Murano Glass Chandelier by Mazzega, 1960s

Vintage Murano Glass Chandelier by Mazzega, 1960s

By Mazzega

Located in Los Angeles, CA

, mounted on a brass drum-shaped frame that creates a gold cloud effect, and frosted glass diffuser

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Vintage 1960s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Glass, Murano Glass

Murano Glass “Corteccia” Chandelier
Murano Glass “Corteccia” Chandelier

Murano Glass “Corteccia” Chandelier

Located in Austin, TX

Chandelier, Italian, from Murano with hand-blown Corteccia glass in a drum shape. This fixture

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Early 2000s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Counterweight Pendant Lights 1950's in Brass with Silk Shade
Counterweight Pendant Lights 1950's in Brass with Silk Shade

Counterweight Pendant Lights 1950's in Brass with Silk Shade

By Kalmar Lighting

Located in London, GB

Two rise and fall counterweight pendant lights 1950's in brass for five lights, with silk drum

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Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Green Murano Chandelier by Mazzega
Green Murano Chandelier by Mazzega

Green Murano Chandelier by Mazzega

By Mazzega

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Vintage Italian midcentury drum shaped chandelier with green textured Murano glass diffusers

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

Materials

Brass

Set of Vintage French Baccarat Crystal Fixtures
Set of Vintage French Baccarat Crystal Fixtures

Set of Vintage French Baccarat Crystal Fixtures

By Baccarat

Located in Austin, TX

crystal surrounding the steel drum shaped structure. The bottom plate is stamped and held by a finial of

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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Brass, Chrome

Flush Mount by Stilnovo
Flush Mount by Stilnovo

Flush Mount by Stilnovo

By Stilnovo

Located in Los Angeles, CA

shallow drums with a textured glass bottom diffuser. Brass finial and Stilnovo trademark slitted top ends

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Agate, Aluminum, Brass

Huge Round Venini Murano Triedi Glass Prism Chandelier
Huge Round Venini Murano Triedi Glass Prism Chandelier

Huge Round Venini Murano Triedi Glass Prism Chandelier

By Venini

Located in Palm Springs, CA

Huge round drum shaped Venini triedi crystal prism chandelier. Multiple layer prisms creating an

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Metal

CUSTOM “Clessidre” Murano Glass Chandelier
CUSTOM “Clessidre” Murano Glass Chandelier

CUSTOM “Clessidre” Murano Glass Chandelier

Located in Austin, TX

Murano glass “clessidre” chandelier with gold leaf fused glass elements in a drum-like style. The

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2010s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Murano Glass

Italian Vintage Round Wrought Iron Chandelier with Frosted Glass
Italian Vintage Round Wrought Iron Chandelier with Frosted Glass

Italian Vintage Round Wrought Iron Chandelier with Frosted Glass

Located in Atlanta, GA

chandelier features an elegant filigreed drum with a stylized fleur-de-lis decoration on both the top and

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

Materials

Iron

Fine Robert Sonneman Memphis Inspired Suspension Chandelier
Fine Robert Sonneman Memphis Inspired Suspension Chandelier

Fine Robert Sonneman Memphis Inspired Suspension Chandelier

By Kovacs, Robert Sonneman

Located in Miami, FL

thick pale green sandblast frosted glass hanging suspended from the red centered drum above the black

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Late 20th Century American Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Mid Century Danish Modern Wall Mount Hanging Lamp Swing Arm
Mid Century Danish Modern Wall Mount Hanging Lamp Swing Arm

Mid Century Danish Modern Wall Mount Hanging Lamp Swing Arm

Located in Baltimore, MD

A sophisticated, Mid-Century Modern walnut wall mounted swag lamp, chandelier featuring drum-shaped

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20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Walnut

French 19th Century Bouillotte Chandelier
French 19th Century Bouillotte Chandelier

French 19th Century Bouillotte Chandelier

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

metal drum shade that is painted charcoal on the exterior and cream on the interior to amplify the

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Antique 19th Century French Other Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Scandinavian Chandelier by Hans-Agne Jakobsson Model T 493/8
Scandinavian Chandelier by Hans-Agne Jakobsson Model T 493/8

Scandinavian Chandelier by Hans-Agne Jakobsson Model T 493/8

By Hans-Agne Jakobsson

Located in Karlstad, SE

features eight circular brass shades arranged in a refined, radial composition. Each drum-shaped shade is

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20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

1950s Kaiser Leuchten Tubular Glass & Brass Ceiling Pendant & Two Wall Lights
1950s Kaiser Leuchten Tubular Glass & Brass Ceiling Pendant & Two Wall Lights

1950s Kaiser Leuchten Tubular Glass & Brass Ceiling Pendant & Two Wall Lights

By Kaiser Leuchten

Located in London, England

plate to form a cylindrical drum. The light is suspended from a brass rod which is easily adjusted to

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

Materials

Brass, Steel

1960 Germany Kaiser Amber Flush Mount Murano Glass & Brass
1960 Germany Kaiser Amber Flush Mount Murano Glass & Brass

1960 Germany Kaiser Amber Flush Mount Murano Glass & Brass

By Kaiser Leuchten

Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen

Elegant drum-shaped flush mount ceiling light made of heavy blown Murano glass on a golden frame

Category

Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount

Materials

Brass

1960 Germany Kaiser Amber Flush Mount Murano Glass & Brass
1960 Germany Kaiser Amber Flush Mount Murano Glass & Brass

1960 Germany Kaiser Amber Flush Mount Murano Glass & Brass

By Kaiser Leuchten

Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen

Elegant drum-shaped flush mount ceiling light made of heavy blown Murano glass on a golden frame

Category

Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount

Materials

Brass

Midcentury Chandelier in Brass and Smoked Glass Globes by Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Midcentury Chandelier in Brass and Smoked Glass Globes by Hans-Agne Jakobsson

Midcentury Chandelier in Brass and Smoked Glass Globes by Hans-Agne Jakobsson

By Hans-Agne Jakobsson

Located in New York, NY

with drum form bodies from which a smaller open cylindrical form ascends. The shapes attach to

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Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Large Five Arm Solid Pine Chandelier with Fabric Shades by Luxus Sweden, 1960s
Large Five Arm Solid Pine Chandelier with Fabric Shades by Luxus Sweden, 1960s

Large Five Arm Solid Pine Chandelier with Fabric Shades by Luxus Sweden, 1960s

By Luxus of Sweden, Uno & Östen Kristiansson, Uno Kristiansson, Luxus Vittsjö

Located in Stockholm, SE

light is on. The shades have a classic drum shape that offers plenty of surface to showcase the fabric

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Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Fabric, Plastic, Pine

Felipe Derflinger Caged Glass Chandelier Light
Felipe Derflinger Caged Glass Chandelier Light

Felipe Derflinger Caged Glass Chandelier Light

By Felipe Delfinger

Located in Berkeley, CA

the albums, see Brutalism (Idles album) and Brutalism (The Drums album). Brutalist architecture is an

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Mid-20th Century Mexican Brutalist Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Large Seven Arms Chandelier Solid Pine with Fabric Shades by Luxus Sweden, 1960s
Large Seven Arms Chandelier Solid Pine with Fabric Shades by Luxus Sweden, 1960s

Large Seven Arms Chandelier Solid Pine with Fabric Shades by Luxus Sweden, 1960s

By Luxus Vittsjö, Luxus of Sweden, Uno Kristiansson, Uno & Östen Kristiansson

Located in Stockholm, SE

fabric shade. The shades have a classic drum shape that offers plenty of surface to showcase the fabric

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Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Iron

Kaiser Extra Large Flush Mount Murano Glass, 1960, Germany
Kaiser Extra Large Flush Mount Murano Glass, 1960, Germany

Kaiser Extra Large Flush Mount Murano Glass, 1960, Germany

By Kaiser Leuchten

Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen

Beautiful extra large two part drum-shaped flush mount chandelier with one ring outside and a flat

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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal, Nickel

Extra Large 24" Flush Mount Chandelier Iced Murano Glass by Kaiser, Germany 1960
Extra Large 24" Flush Mount Chandelier Iced Murano Glass by Kaiser, Germany 1960

Extra Large 24" Flush Mount Chandelier Iced Murano Glass by Kaiser, Germany 1960

By Kaiser Leuchten

Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen

Gorgeous extra large two part drum-shaped flush mount chandelier with one ring outside and a flat

Category

Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount

Materials

Metal, Nickel

Nido Asymmetrical Flush Mount Brass Glass Chandelier, Low Ceiling Best, 8 shades
Nido Asymmetrical Flush Mount Brass Glass Chandelier, Low Ceiling Best, 8 shades

Nido Asymmetrical Flush Mount Brass Glass Chandelier, Low Ceiling Best, 8 shades

By Silvio Piattelli, Stilnovo

Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence

shades are made of thick brass and beautifully finished by hand to resemble the texture of drum cymbals

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount

Materials

Metal, Brass

Hans-Agne Jakobsson Brass Chandelier for AB Markaryd, Sweden 1950s
Hans-Agne Jakobsson Brass Chandelier for AB Markaryd, Sweden 1950s

Hans-Agne Jakobsson Brass Chandelier for AB Markaryd, Sweden 1950s

By Hans-Agne Jakobsson, AB Markaryd

Located in Utrecht, NL

establishing the mid-century modern look, aided by the three acrylic drum shades. Along with the round finial

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Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Large Polyhedral Chandelier by Venini
Large Polyhedral Chandelier by Venini

Large Polyhedral Chandelier by Venini

By Venini, Carlo Scarpa

Located in New York, NY

Exceptional clear polyhedral chandelier by Carlo Scarpa for Venini, Italy c. 1950. Large drum shape

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Chandelier by Gino Vistosi
Chandelier by Gino Vistosi

Chandelier by Gino Vistosi

Located in New York, NY

textured curved oval hung on chains, two layers of glass chain both inside and outside the "drum" size

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Glass

Large Polyhedral Chandelier by Venini
Large Polyhedral Chandelier by Venini

Large Polyhedral Chandelier by Venini

Located in New York, NY

Exceptional clear polyhedral chandelier by Carlo Scarpa for Venini. Large drum shape, hung with

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Column Chandelier by Gino Vistosi
Column Chandelier by Gino Vistosi

Column Chandelier by Gino Vistosi

Located in New York, NY

pink is textured and curved then strung on metal links. The drum shaped fixture holds a small layer of

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Glass

Patinated Steel Disc Chandelier by Paul Evans
Patinated Steel Disc Chandelier by Paul Evans

Patinated Steel Disc Chandelier by Paul Evans

Located in New York, NY

-shaped canopy and original silk drum shade hanging from a wrapped gold silk cord. Canopy can be mounted

Category

Vintage 1970s American Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Steel

Kalmar Drum Pendant
Kalmar Drum Pendant

Kalmar Drum Pendant

By J.T. Kalmar

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Kalmar crystal & gold plated drum pendant - small chandelier.

Category

Vintage 1950s Austrian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal

Crystal Drum Light
Crystal Drum Light

Crystal Drum Light

Located in Nashville, TN

This is a terriffic mid-century modern crystal drum light. The crystal panels are individual and

Category

Vintage 1940s French Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Metal

Iron Drum Chandelier
Iron Drum Chandelier

Iron Drum Chandelier

Located in Atlanta, GA

* Handmade by artist
* Forged pierced sheet metal
* Unique open geometric detail on the shade
* Six light chandelier in the center
* Holds 60 watt bulb ea...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Chandeliers and Pendants

Raffia Drum Pendant
Raffia Drum Pendant

Raffia Drum Pendant

Located in Atlanta, GA

* Custom pendant
* Raffia shade hand painted in white
* Chocolate trim lines both edges
* New nickel chain 37 inches in length
* Newly wired
* Porc...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Chandeliers and Pendants

Unusual Brass Drum Pendant
Unusual Brass Drum Pendant

Unusual Brass Drum Pendant

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Unusual restored 19th Century brass drum pendant, originally a gas fixture.

Category

Antique 19th Century Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Large Industrial Drum Chandelier
Large Industrial Drum Chandelier

Large Industrial Drum Chandelier

Located in US

Handsome Drum Shaped Perforated Steel Pendant . Creates Wonderful Dramatic Light And Shadows

Category

20th Century American Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Steel

Zinc Round Drum Chandelier
Zinc Round Drum Chandelier

Zinc Round Drum Chandelier

Sold|$3,600 / item

Zinc Round Drum Chandelier

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A large round drum chandeliers made from zinc. A pair is located in Los Angeles and a second pair

Category

Antique 19th Century French Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Zinc

Custom Large Drum Pendant
Custom Large Drum Pendant

Custom Large Drum Pendant

Located in Atlanta, GA

This is a custom made pendant. Large custom woven raffia drum shade. Shade color tones are light

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21st Century and Contemporary Chandeliers and Pendants

Chrome Drum Shade Pendant
Chrome Drum Shade Pendant

Chrome Drum Shade Pendant

Located in Atlanta, GA

Sleek chrome pendant.
Same finish on inside and out.
Includes three feet of chair and wire.

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21st Century and Contemporary American Chandeliers and Pendants

Paul Marra Brass Drum Chandelier
Paul Marra Brass Drum Chandelier

Paul Marra Brass Drum Chandelier

By Paul Marra

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Modern, contemporary Brass Drum Chandelier by Paul Marra in solid brass and spun drum. Rods are

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

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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 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.