Extra Large Opaline Pendant
Large Prof Wilhelm Wagenfeld Opaline Pendant Lamp 1930s
By Lindner, Wilhelm Wagenfeld
Located in Den Haag, NL
Extra Large pendant lamp. Design Prof Wilhelm Wagenfeld 1930s for Lindberg
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Vintage 1930s German Bauhaus Chandeliers and Pendants
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Opaline Glass
Large 10-Arm Pendant Chandelier, Brass Opaline Plexiglass Acryl Glass, 1960s
By J.T. Kalmar, Stilnovo
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
An extra large 10-arm pendant chandelier manufactured in midcentury, crica 1960.
The light fixture
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Vintage 1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Axolight Manto Extra Large Pendant Light in White Fabric and Grey Finish
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Axolight Manto Extra Large Pendant Light in White Fabric and Grey Finish by Davide Besozzi
Manto
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21st Century and Contemporary Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum
Extra Large Poul Henningsen 'PH Artichoke' Glass Chandelier for Louis Poulsen
By Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen
Located in Glendale, CA
Extra large Poul Henningsen PH glass Artichoke chandelier for Louis Poulsen.
The PH Artichoke
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and...
Materials
Metal, Aluminum, Chrome
Large Green Glass Pendant Light by Herbert Proft for Glashütte Limburg 1970
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in TERHEIJDEN, NB
Beautiful dark green opaline glass pendant light by Glashütte Limburg from the 1970's designed by
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
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H 10.83 in Dm 13.39 in
Large Arts & Crafts Forged Wrought Iron 20-Light Chandelier w. Rare Lion Canopy
Located in Lisse, NL
features we have never seen. This extra large wrought iron chandelier also comes with an extra large canopy
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Early 20th Century European Arts and Crafts Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Wrought Iron, Wire
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H 51 in Dm 43 in
Ercole Barovier Toso Murano Opal White Chalcedony Italian Art Glass Pendant Lamp
By Barovier&Toso, Ercole Barovier
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Rare, extra large, vintage Murano hand blown opalescent white Italian art glass hanging pendant
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Silver Leaf
Large 10 Arm Midcentury Ceiling Chandelier In Chrome & Glass, Czechoslovakia
By Napako
Located in Zohor, SK
opaline glass with black polka dotts on them. They are small, but big enough to give that little extra
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Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Chrome
Italian Brass and Glass Modernist Chandelier-Fontana Arte Style
By Fontana Arte, Max Ingrand, Pietro Chiesa
Located in Houston, TX
Chiesa for Fontana Arte style modernist brass and glass chandelier is comprised of six large opaline
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Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Original Brass and Murano Glass Chandelier Attr. to Stilnovo Italy, 1950s
By Stilnovo
Located in Rome, IT
Large original Stilnovo opaline glass and brass chandelier 1950’. The frame with central red insert
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Blown Glass
Sergio Mazza Delta Grande Artemide Ceiling Lamp
By Sergio Mazza
Located in Weesp, NL
1960 Delta Grande ceiling lamp by Sergio Mazza for Artemide.
Wire suspension lamp extra large in
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass
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JENNY Large Wall Light or Sconce in Enamel & Brass by Blueprint Lighting
By Blueprint Lighting, Mathieu Matégot, Stilnovo
Located in New York, NY
Introducing Jenny, the latest vintage-inspired fixture from Blueprint Lighting.
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
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Brass, Bronze, Enamel, Nickel
Orbitale Brass Chandelier 3 Rotating Balanced Arms, Stilnovo Style, Twin Shades
By Arteluce, Stilnovo, Silvio Piattelli
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
This 3-armed chandelier with twin shades is a versatile and elegant fixture perfect above a kitchen island, over a counter, dining table, or in a living room. The chandelier's three ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and...
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Aluminum, Metal, Brass
H 26.5 in Dm 55.91 in
Tarnished Bronze Handmade Swedish Sculptural Pendant at 39”/ 95cm diameter
By Ovature Studios
Located in Torslanda, SE
The Bonnie range is designed around the stylized form of a Saffron flower, known around the world for its valuable beauty, fragrance and essence. Measures: 35”/ 90cm diameter"ø.
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2010s Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
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Brass, Bronze
Trapezi Five Lights Neutral Shades Contemporary Pendant/Chandelier Brass, Glass
By Silvio Mondino Studio
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
The Trapezi contemporary chandelier is inspired by the idea of a Circus Trapeze artist.
Hand blown glass in a variety of forms and colors is combined with brass bars and hung by L...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Organic Modern Chandeliers and Pen...
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Brass
H 48 in W 69 in D 48 in
Art Deco Bauhaus Cream Opaline Glass and Brass Pendants, Germany 1930s
Located in NUEMBRECHT, NRW
This elegant minimalist Art Deco pendant was designed and manufactured in Germany in the 1920s to 1930s during the Bauhaus period.
The light features a round cream colored opaline ...
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Vintage 1930s German Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
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Brass
21st Century Contemporary Minimal White Velvet Bench With Black Lacquered Base
Located in Porto, PT
Fifih Bench is a luxury bench upholstered in velvet and wood base. A contemporary design bench is perfect for minimalist and modern interior architecture projects.
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Benches
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Fabric, Velvet, Lacquer, Wood
H 18.51 in W 63 in D 19.69 in
Calice Wall Lights by Gallery L7
By Gallery L7
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Elegant articulate Calice wall lights designed by Gallery L7, handcrafted and finished in Los Angeles from American brass, with an aged brass up-light and a black enameled down-light...
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2010s American Organic Modern Flush Mount
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Aluminum, Brass
PH Bow Grand Piano in American Red Maple Burl with Brass, Modern, Sculptural
By Poul Henningsen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
- All prices are listed ex works.
- 5 year guarantee.
- We regularly crate, ship and install PH Pianos worldwide with full insurance.
This gorgeous new PH Bow Grand Piano, finis...
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2010s Danish Art Deco Musical Instruments
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Brass
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H 43.31 in W 59.06 in D 63.39 in
21st Century Modern Nature Inspired Suspension Lamp, Gold Leafs Chandelier
Located in Porto, PT
Leafus suspension lamp unveils a subtle breeze of fresh and modern design. This luxury suspension lamp is full of sophistication with an organic and elegant shape. Nature-inspired, t...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
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Brass
H 78.75 in W 58.27 in D 54.34 in
Dining Set Designed by Alvar Aalto for Finmar Ltd., Finland, 1929
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Stockholm, SE
Dining set designed by Alvar Aalto for Finmar Ltd.,
Finland, 1929.
Birch.
Stamped.
This rare dining set by the Finish design icon Alvar Aalto is characterised by the combination of...
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Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets
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Birch
Brass Chandelier Pendant Light, Pleated Cream Fabric Shades, 1930s
By Haus & Garten, Stilnovo, J.T. Kalmar, Svenskt Tenn
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A fantastic pendant light manufactured in Austria in 1930s.
The fixture is made of brass with six curved arms with cream-colored pleated fabric shades.
The brass parts have patina, m...
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Vintage 1930s Austrian Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
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Brass
Antique Milk Opaline Glass Gas Brass Wall Light Lamp, C.1920
Located in London, GB
An elegant former gas wall lamp with opaline shade. c.1920
Brass construction with pierced GEC gallery and diminutive globe opaline glass shade.
This lamp could be wired to a pl...
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Vintage 1930s English Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
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Brass
Pre-17th Century Extremely Rare & Complete Elephant Bird Egg, Madagascar
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
An extremely rare elephant bird egg, completely intact. The Elephant Bird, formally categorised as Aepyornis Maximus, is an enormous flightless bird native to Madagascar. Standing as...
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Antique Early 17th Century Malagasy Taxidermy
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Eggshell
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H 12.6 in Dm 8.67 in
Art Deco Hailware Ribbed Globe Opaline Glass Pendant Lamp, c.1930
Located in London, GB
An elegant pair of spheprical opaline pendant lamps made in England by Hailware. c.1930
Pressed glass with a deep ribbed design. Faintly stamped 'Hailware' to the top of the glass...
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Vintage 1930s English Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
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Brass
Custom Demille Plaster Fixture
Located in New York, NY
Our Custom Demille Plaster Fixture can be made in different sizes.
This fixture uses (8) e-12 Edison bulbs at 40 watts each for a total of 320 watts within the interior of dome. The ...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
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Plaster
French Art Deco Chandelier Signed by Muller Freres
By Muller Frères
Located in North Bergen, NJ
French Art Deco chandelier signed by Muller Frères with four tulips surrounding the center globe. Beautiful geometrical and floral motif. Every piece of glass is signed Muller Frères...
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
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Glass
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Extra Large Glass Ball Chandelier by Louis Poulsen, Denmark, 1960s
By Louis Poulsen
Located in Antwerp, BE
Extra large glass ball chandelier by Louis Poulsen, Denmark, 1960s
11 white opaline satellite
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
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Metal
Extra Large Opaline Glass Pendant Light c1910
Located in Downham Market, GB
An extra large opaline glass pendant light.
A truly exceptional hand blown opaline glass pendant
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Early 20th Century British Chinoiserie Chandeliers and Pendants
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Blown Glass
Extra Large Antique Opaline School House Pendant Light with Brass Fittings
By ASEA
Located in Nottingham, GB
RARE EXTRA LARGE ANTIQUE OPALINE PENDANT LIGHT
A rare large size of 400mm diameter, these
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Vintage 1920s British Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Extra Large Vintage Octagonal Opaline Pendant Light with Cast Copper Canopy
By General Electric Company (GEC) 1
Located in Nottingham, GB
UNUSUAL OCTAGONAL ANTIQUE OPALINE PENDANT LIGHT
The unique shape and large size of this antique
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Vintage 1930s British Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants
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Copper
Pair Extra Large Antique Bauhaus Opaline Etched Glass Ceiling Pendants
By Kandem
Located in Sale, GB
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- The pendants consist of two glass sections, the upper etched and stamped, the lower dish opaline and
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Early 20th Century German Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Glass
H 42.92 in W 16.54 in D 16.54 in
Ex RAF Extra Large Bronze & Opaline Globe Pendants Lights Four Available
Located in Lowestoft, GB
An extra large opaline glass globe pendant, with its original bronze monk cap spun gallery
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Mid-20th Century English Chandeliers and Pendants
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Bronze
Mid-20th Century Extra Large Glass Opaline and Brass Globe Pendant Light
Located in Lowestoft, GB
A extra large globe opaline glass pendant with its original brass monk cap gallery, stem and spun
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Mid-20th Century English Chandeliers and Pendants
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Brass
H 43.31 in Dm 14.57 in L 43.31 in
16 Mid-20th Century Extra Large Glass Opaline and Brass Tulip Pendants Lights
Located in Lowestoft, GB
A run of 16 (3 sold) extra large tulip opaline glass pendants with their original brass monk cap
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Mid-20th Century English Chandeliers and Pendants
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Brass
Extra Large White Pendant Lamps of the 1970s
Located in Vlimmeren, BE
lacquered metal base (BEGA) holds the large opaline glass ball (Limburg).
Those lamps were once
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Vintage 1970s German Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
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Metal
Italian Mid-Century Modern Brass and Opaline Glass Chandelier Extra Large, 1960
Located in The Hague, NL
Mid-Century Modern period very elegant 18-armed large chandelier made in Italy, 1960s period.
The
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
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Brass
H 60.63 in Dm 36.62 in
Extra Large Vintage Decorative Moonstone Pendant Light With Brass Canopy
By Jefferson Electric Co.
Located in Nottingham, GB
DECORATIVE VINTAGE MOONSTONE PENDANT LIGHT
Beautiful decorative moonstone glass and large scale
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Vintage 1930s British Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants
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Brass
Rare Large Antique Opaline Globe Pendant Light with Cast Copper Gallery
Located in Nottingham, GB
Rare extra large size antique opaline globe pendant light.
A rare 400mm large diameter globe
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Vintage 1920s Unknown Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants
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Copper
H 21.66 in W 15.75 in D 15.75 in
Mid-Century Modern Extra Large Wagenfeld Glass Pendant Lamp Height Glass
Located in München, DE
Beautiful original Mid-Century Modernist extra large Wagenfeld glass pendant lamp.
Very rare in
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Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
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Nickel, Metal
Extra large vintage Murano pendant chandelier white swirl glass brass, 1970s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Extra large vintage Murano pendant ceiling lamp in white opaline glass. The glass is hand-blown in
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
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Murano Glass
Trio of Extra Large Edwardian Oplaine Glass and Brass Pendants Lights
Located in Lowestoft, GB
A trio of extra large, hand blown opaline glass pendants. Early 20th century in age, English in
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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Chandeliers and Pendants
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Glass
French White Opaline Milk Glass Brass Pendant Lights
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Extra large French opaline glass industrial pendant.
2 meter black cotton wire
Weight 1.28 kg
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Mid-20th Century French Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Antique Vintage English Satin Opaline Milk Glass Ceiling Pendants With Finials
Located in Sale, GB
- A beautiful pair of extra large satin opaline ceiling pendants with original galleries and
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Early 20th Century British Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Opaline Glass
H 25.2 in W 15.75 in D 15.75 in
Extra Large 12 Globe and Brass Fedele Papagni Chandelier, circa 2000, Italy
By Fedele Papagni
Located in Girona, Spain
Extra large 12 globe and brass Fedele Papagni chandelier.
Spectacular size
Flush mount
12
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and...
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Brass
Beautiful 12-Armed Extra Large Midcentury Brass Chandelier
Located in München, DE
Gorgeous 12-armed midcentury brass chandelier
with opaline glass shades. Made in Italy.
Great
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
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Brass
Early 20th Century Edwardian Bronze and Opaline Pendants Lights 3 Available
Located in Lowestoft, GB
A run of four extra large Edwardian hand blown opaline glass pendants, with original heavy gauge
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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Chandeliers and Pendants
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Bronze
Large Vintage 70s Italian Murano Pendant Ceiling Lamp White Swirl Glass
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Extra-large vintage Murano pendant ceiling lamp in opaline glass. The glass is mouth-blown in an
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Vintage 1970s Chandeliers and Pendants
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Murano Glass
Large Brass Chandelier by Lamperti
By Lamperti
Located in Rotterdam, NL
Impressive chandelier by Lamperti, Italy, 1970. Brass lamp fixture with three big opaline glass
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
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Brass
19th Century Trio of Huge Gothic Bronze Octagonal Opaline Lanterns Chandeliers
Located in Lowestoft, GB
A exceptional trio of extra large Gothic revival bronze lantern of octagonal form with stepped
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Antique Late 19th Century English Gothic Revival Chandeliers and Pendants
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Bronze
H 23.63 in W 25.6 in D 25.6 in
XL Vintage Murano Pendant Ceiling Lamp White Swirl Glass Original 70s Italian
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Extra large vintage Murano pendant ceiling lamp in white opaline glass. The glass is mouth-blown in
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Vintage 1970s Chandeliers and Pendants
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Murano Glass
Huge Midcentury Modern Six-Shade Brass Chandelier
Located in Madrid, ES
An extra large large ( two meters high), rare and very impressive Mid-Century Chandelier, probably
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Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
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Brass
Set of Ten Enormous Swedish Chandeliers
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Rotterdam, NL
Beautiful extra large Swedish chandeliers out of solid brass. High quality production specially
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
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Brass
Extra Large Vintage Decorative Opaline Pendant Light With Brass Canopy
By General Electric Company (GEC) 1
Located in Nottingham, GB
LARGE ANTIQUE DECORATIVE OPALINE PENDANT LIGHT
The unique shape and large size of this antique
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Vintage 1930s British Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants
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Brass
Extra Large English Opaline and Clear Glass Pendant Light
Located in London, GB
An English, c1910 pendant light.
Large size.
Opaline glass with clear glass underside
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Early 20th Century British Chandeliers and Pendants
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Nickel
Butchers Extra Large Opaline Glass, Brass and Enamel Pendant Light
Located in Lowestoft, GB
A extra large hand blown opaline shade with enamel gallery & brass details, a original turned brass
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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Chandeliers and Pendants
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Brass, Enamel
Extra Large Art Deco / Bauhaus Style Brass & White Opaline Glass Pendant Light
Located in Lisse, NL
Large size and great shape Bauhaus pendant light.
If you are looking for a beautiful and truly
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Early 20th Century European Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
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Brass
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H 37 in Dm 14 in
Extra Large Brass and Opaline Glass Chandelier, Italy 1960s
By Stilnovo
Located in Den Haag, NL
This is a quality masterpiece, rare and extreme large. The center beam is made from solid brass
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
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Aluminum, Brass, Metal
Extra Large Brass Disc Pendant
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Large pendant, brass, Europe, 1970s.
This very large brass pendant is very sleek and organic at
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Vintage 1970s European Post-Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
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Brass
Rare Set of 3 Extra Large Art Deco Style Brass and Opaline Glass Pendant Lights
Located in Lisse, NL
Large size and great shape group of three identical pendants.
If you are looking for a group of
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Mid-20th Century European Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
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Brass
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H 35 in Dm 19.7 in
Ex RAF Mid 20th C Extra Large Brass & Opaline Globe Pendants Lights 9 Available
Located in Lowestoft, GB
A good run of 6 extra large opaline glass globe pendants, with their original brass monk cap spun
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Mid-20th Century English Chandeliers and Pendants
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Brass
H 18.12 in Dm 14.18 in
Large Chandelier, Brass Opaline Plexiglass, 1960s
By J.T. Kalmar, Stilnovo
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
An extra large 8-arm chandelier manufactured in midcentury, crica 1960.
The light is made of a
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
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Brass
Large Chandelier by Hillebrand, Brass Opaline Glass, 1970
By Hillebrand, Stilnovo, J.T. Kalmar
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
An extra large 6-arm chandelier by Hillebrand, Germany, manufactured in midcentury, circa 1970
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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
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Brass, Metal
Extra Large Tronchi Murano Glass Chandelier by Venini
By Venini
Located in Dallas, TX
Extra large Mid-Century Modern Murano glass chandelier, by Venini Italy circa 1980s.
The handmade
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Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
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Murano Glass
Huge Art Deco Chandelier, Opal Glass Bronze Patinated Brass, Sweden, 1930s
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
An extra large organic shaped 9-arm chandelier manufactured in Sweden, circa 1930.
It is made of a
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Vintage 1930s Swedish Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
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Brass, Bronze
Omega 'Grande' Hanging Lamp by Vico Magistretti, 1962
By Vico Magistretti
Located in Berlin, Berlin
Hanging lamp designed by Vico Magistretti. Italy, Artemide, 1962.
The extra large size omega
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Vintage 1960s Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
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Metal
4 XXL Chandeliers By Dijkstra, Specially Created for Court in Amsterdam, '80
Located in Brussels, BE
Four extra large chandeliers, design Fokke Dijkstra, specially designed for the Amsterdam District
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Late 20th Century Dutch Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Ceiling Lamp by Vico Magistretti, Artemide, 1960s
By Vico Magistretti
Located in Berlin, DE
Large glass ceiling lamp, designed by Vico Magistretti, Italy Artemide, 1960s.
Extra large sized
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Extra Large Opaline Pendant For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal extra large opaline pendant for your home. Each extra large opaline pendant for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using glass, metal and blown glass. If you’re shopping for an extra large opaline pendant, we have 8 options in-stock, while there are 2 modern editions to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer extra large opaline pendant, there are earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. An extra large opaline pendant, designed in the mid-century modern or Scandinavian Modern style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. Many designers have produced at least one well-made extra large opaline pendant over the years, but those crafted by Barovier&Toso, Ercole Barovier and Glashütte Limburg are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much is a Extra Large Opaline Pendant?
Prices for an extra large opaline pendant can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $503 and can go as high as $73,340, while the average can fetch as much as $2,533.
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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