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Extraordinary Bauhaus Chrome Pendant
By Bauhaus
Located in Kingston, NY
This extraordinary Bauhaus pendant features a mushroom shade in an original chrome finish.
Made in
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Vintage 1950s German Bauhaus Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Chrome
Extraordinary Glass Church Pendant Lamp
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Found in a church in Rotterdam. Originally made in 1980, these giant glass tube pendants are over 6
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Vintage 1980s Dutch Post-Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Austrian Chandelier in Glass from Kalmar Lighting, Vintage, 1970s
By Kalmar Lighting
Located in Bastogne, BE
Vintage chandelier from Kalmar Lighting, 1970s.
A beautiful pendant light, manufactured by
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Vintage 1970s Austrian Chandeliers and Pendants
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Metal
Pair of Extraordinary Napako Pendants / Chandeliers, 1970s
By Napako
Located in Praha, CZ
- Czechoslovakia, 1970
- Maker: Napako
- Rare model especially in set of two
- perfect original condition
- the height can be adjusted in few cm
- marked with metal label!
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Vintage 1970s Czech Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
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Aluminum
Grande Dame of American Art Deco Lighting, c.1932
By Lincoln Lighting Company
Located in Prescott, US
Lighting Co's, Detroit, Mich., most opulent and beautiful chandelier.
I cannot even begin to describe the
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Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
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Aluminum
Extraordinary and Whimsical Serpent Plaster Cone Pendant Light
Located in East Hampton, NY
This is whimsical and beautiful with a large conical pendant flaring out. One edison bulb to
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Late 20th Century American Organic Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Plaster
Extraordinary Italian Design Fiberglass XL Pendant Lamp, 1960s, Italy
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Extraordinary Italian design fiberglass XL pendant lamp, 1960s, Italy
This lamp works with E27
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
VERSO Chandelier in Enamel, Brass & Walnut, Ginger Curtis x Blueprint Lighting
By Gino Sarfatti, Blueprint Lighting
Located in New York, NY
Part of the Ginger Curtis x Blueprint Lighting Collection, 2024.
Verso’s grandiosity invites you
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2010s American Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
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Brass, Nickel, Enamel, Bronze
H 33 in W 64 in D 22 in
Extraordinary Rare Blue Murano Pendant Light, "Bullicante Glass", by Barovier
By Artisti Barovier
Located in Roma, IT
Splendid Murano chandelier made by the Barovier e Toso glassworks in the 1950s, rare "blu bullicante" glass.
The chandelier measures 105 cm in height and 35 in diameter.
The cup ha...
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Vintage 1950s Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Art Glass
H 41.34 in Dm 13.78 in
Extraordinary Mid-Century Modern Swedish Pressed Glass Pendant with brass detail
By Orrefors
Located in Houston, TX
Swedish glass pendant light (probably Orrefors). multifaceted glass pendant with extremely
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Extraordinary Large Mid-Century Modern Copper Pendant Lamp with 4 Socket
Located in München, DE
Very rare large Mid-Century Modern pendant lamp, shade is made of copper.
Manufactured By Bochumer
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Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
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Metal, Copper
1940s Extraordinary Two-Light Glass and Brass Pendant by Fontana Arte
By Fontana Arte
Located in Schoorl, NH
Very unique 1940s lantern by Fontana Arte attributed to Pietro Chiesa. Consists of two cut semi-circular glass panels and a brass frame.
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Early 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Crystal Falls 56 Glass Pendants in Cylindrical Shape with Twist Swirl Design LED
By Galilee Lighting
Located in Hollywood, FL
elegance. This magnificent chandelier features 56 cylindrical pendants, each meticulously crafted with
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2010s American Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Blown Glass
Extraordinary Art Deco Chandelier, 1930
Located in Praha, CZ
Very unique unusual Art Deco chandelier from 1930s in perfect condition.
Restored, chrome polished, rewired - two separate circuits: 1+4x40W, E25-E27 bulbs.
US wiring compatible.
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Vintage 1930s Czech Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Chrome
Extraordinary Big Size Murano Chandelier, 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Murano glass chandelier suitable for decorating a large space.
The chandelier is made up of two rounds of glass which are articulated on 3 levels for a total of 48 glasses.
The lumin...
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Vintage 1970s Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Art Glass
Pair of Extraordinary Spherical Poliedri Chandeliers Murano
By Carlo Scarpa
Located in Rome, IT
Each composed by 140 polyhedral-shaped glass pendant, ice and 'Acquamarina' color.
The color of
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Vintage 1980s European Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Glass
Extraordinary Large Scale Holly Hunt Classic Chandelier
By HOLLY HUNT
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A Minimal Chandelier with a decorative Scrolled form. With a combination of black metal and faux candles. There are 12 candles in all for maximum light.
Dimension: 46" diameter x...
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21st Century and Contemporary Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Other, Iron
Extraordinary Luxury Czechoslovakian Glass and Brass Chandelier
By Rene Roubicek
Located in Praha, CZ
- 1960s; Czechoslovakia
- Coming from a midcentury luxury hotel
- Designer: René Roubícek ??
- Material: brass and blown glass circles and glass ball with bubbles
- Probably make in ...
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Vintage 1960s Czech Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Blown Glass
Extraordinary Heart Shaped Polyester Ceiling Lamp, 1960s, Italy
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Extraordinary Heart Shaped Polyester Ceiling Lamp, 1960s, Italy
Lampshade is in very good vintage
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Polyester
Extraordinary Pair of Poliedri Spheres in Murano Glass
By Carlo Scarpa
Located in Budapest, HU
Pair Elegant Italian pendant light made from 140 trasparent and "blue acquamarina" Murano glasses
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Late 20th Century Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Extraordinary Midcentury Brass Chandelier by Kaiser, Germany, 1960s
By Kaiser Leuchten
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Rare brass chandelier made in Germany in the 1960s. It is fascinating with its extraordinary
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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
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H 24.41 in Dm 13.39 in
Extraordinary Barovier e Toso Light with Flowers, 1940s
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Roma, IT
Splendid Murano chandelier made by the Barovier e Toso glassworks in the 1940s, rich of flowers and leaves.
The chandelier measures 55 cm in height and 45 in diameter.
Fits 2 lights.
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Vintage 1940s European Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Murano Glass
Extraordinary Italian Chandelier by Archimede Seguso, Murano, 1940s
By Archimede Seguso
Located in Budapest, HU
Extremely refined chandelier. An outstanding example of the great master of Murano. Masterpiece, museum piece.
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Mid-20th Century Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Bronze
Extraordinary Italian Chandelier by Archimede Seguso, Murano, 1940s
By Archimede Seguso
Located in Budapest, HU
Extremely refined chandelier. An outstanding example of the great master of Murano. Masterpiece, museum piece.
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Mid-20th Century Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Bronze
Extraordinary Huge Brass Art Deco Chandelier, 1930s / Cubism
Located in Praha, CZ
- Czechoslovakia, 1920s
- Cubism / Rondocubism
- original condition, glass globes are not original
- new electricity, completely restored, polished
- handling time around 2-3 weeks.
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Vintage 1920s Czech Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Extraordinary and Rare Chandelier Attributed to Barovier & Toso, 1960s
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Rome, IT
Extraordinary and unique chandelier or ceiling light attributed to Barovier and Toso composed of
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Vintage 1940s Italian Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Extraordinary and Rare Chandelier Attributed to Barovier & Toso, 1960s
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Rome, IT
Extraordinary and rare chandelier attributed to Barovier and Toso composed of hundreds of elements
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Vintage 1960s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Extraordinary Doria Midcentury Crystal Ice Glass Chandelier, Germany, 1960s
By Doria Leuchten Germany
Located in Hagenbach, DE
cm
Diameter 33 cm
Very good vintage condition. The lighting requires three E27 light bulbs
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Vintage 1970s European Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
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Metal, Brass
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H 36.62 in Dm 13 in
Extraordinary Huge Glass Globe Cascade Chandelier by Glashütte Limburg
Located in Berlin, BE
Extraordinary huge glass globe Cascade chandelier by German high end manufacturer Glashütte Limburg
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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Chrome
Extraordinary Large Poliedri Murano Glass Ceiling Light or Chandelier
Located in Rome, IT
The chandelier consists of 253 hand blown "Poliedri" made of Murano glass.
Brass frame.
The price is for 1 item.
Available also a pair.
Measures: Height without chain H 50 cm. Wit...
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1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Glass
Italian Lighting Primavera Model by Barovier & Toso
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Milan, Italy
extraordinary characteristics of extreme transparency and brightness.
Thanks to a decree issued by the Republic
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Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Extraordinary Large Poliedri Murano Glass Ceiling Light or Chandelier
Located in Rome, IT
The chandelier consists of 253 hand blown "Poliedri" made of Murano glass.
Brass frame.
Available also a pair.
Measures: Height without chain H 50 cm. With chain and canopy cm 120.
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1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Glass
Extraordinary Large Poliedri Murano Glass Ceiling Light or Chandelier
Located in Rome, IT
The chandelier consists of 253 hand blown "Poliedri" made of Murano glass.
Brass frame.
Available also a pair.
Measures: Height without chain H 50 cm. With chain and canopy cm 120.
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1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Glass
Extraordinary Geometric Crystal Glass Chandelier by Palwa, Germany, 1960s
By Palwa
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Amazing chandelier made in the 1960s by Palwa. Chrystal glasses with 24k gold plated body.
The light requires E14 light bulbs. Very good vintage condition. Works both on 120/220V....
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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
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Crystal, Brass
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H 28.75 in Dm 21.66 in
Extraordinary Large Poliedri Murano Glass Ceiling Light or Chandelier
Located in Rome, IT
The chandelier consists of 253 hand blown "Poliedri" made of Murano glass.
Brass frame. Features 12 E 27 light bulbs wired for US standards.
Available also a pair.
The price is for...
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1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Glass
Extraordinary Large Poliedri Murano Glass Ceiling Light or Chandelier
Located in Rome, IT
The chandelier consists of 253 hand blown "Poliedri" made of Murano glass.
Brass frame.
Available also a pair.
Measures: Height without chain H 50 cm. With chain and canopy cm 120.
...
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1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Glass
Extraordinary Quadriedri Murano Glass Chandelier, 292 Clear Prism Quadriedri
Located in Gaiarine Frazione Francenigo (TV), IT
A magnificent Murano glass chandelier, 292 trasparent quadriedri on nickel metal frame. This large midcentury Italian chandelier is truly a timeless classic. Rectangular in shape, wi...
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Glass
H 38.59 in W 21.26 in D 41.34 in
Extraordinary Huge Palwa Gilded Brass and Crystal Glass Chandelier
By Palwa
Located in Berlin, BE
Glamorous gilded brass and crystal glass six-tier chandelier with 198 crystal glasses. Very rare in this huge size. Fantastic quality and good condition. Lamp is labeled.
Lamp is fi...
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Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass, Gold Plate
Extraordinary Art Decò Barovier e Toso Chandelier, Murano "Bubble" Glass, 1940s
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Roma, IT
Extraordinary Murano chandelier from the Barovier and Toso glassworks.
Period circa 1940.
The
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Vintage 1940s Chandeliers and Pendants
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Murano Glass
H 43.31 in Dm 39.38 in
Extraordinary Huge Gilted Metal Chandelier from a Villa in France
Located in Berlin, BE
Extraordinary huge chandelier from a villa in France. The chandelier is manufactures in high
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Vintage 1960s French Hollywood Regency Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Gold Plate, Metal
Extraordinary Sapphire Color Poliedri Murano Glass Ceiling Light or Chandelier
Located in Rome, IT
This huge striking chandelier consists of 253 hand blown Ice, heavenly and blue colored "Poliedri" made of Murano glass.
Brass frame wired for US standards with 12 E 27 lightbulbs.
...
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1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Glass
H 19.69 in Dm 47.25 in
Extraordinary Pair of Chandeliers by Toni Zuccheri for Venini, 1960s
By Toni Zuccheri
Located in Rome, IT
Extraordinary pair of chandeliers by Toni Zuccheri for Venini, 1960 from the Hotel in Dolomiti
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Vintage 1960s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Blown Glass
One of Two Extraordinary Huge Brass and Iridescent Glass Chandeliers
Located in Berlin, BE
Extraordinary huge brass and iridescent glass chandeliers. The chandeliers have a very impressing
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Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Extraordinary Brass and Grey Opaline Murano Glass Large Modern Chandelier
Located in Rome, IT
Very fine Italian brass and light grey opaline sphere Murano glass chandelier.
Inspired by Stilnovo, the iconic midcentury manufacturer.
Available also a pair. The brass height is cu...
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2010s European Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Extraordinary Sapphire Color Poliedri Murano Glass Ceiling Light or Chandelier
Located in Rome, IT
This huge striking chandelier consists of 253 hand blown Ice, heavenly and blue colored "Poliedri" made of Murano glass.
Brass frame wired for US standards with 12 E 27 lightbulbs.
...
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1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Glass
H 19.69 in Dm 47.25 in
Extraordinary Rare Blue Barovier e Toso Light with Flowers, 1940s
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Roma, IT
Splendid Murano chandelier made by the Barovier e Toso glassworks in the 1940s, rare "blu" glass rich of flowers.
The chandelier measures 55 cm in height and 45 in diameter.
Fi...
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Vintage 1940s Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Art Glass
Extraordinary Sapphire Color Poliedri Murano Glass Ceiling Light or Chandelier
Located in Rome, IT
This huge striking chandelier consists of 253 hand blown Ice, heavenly and blue colored "Poliedri" made of Murano glass.
Brass frame wired for US standards with 12 E 27 lightbulbs. ...
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1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Glass
H 19.69 in Dm 47.25 in
Extraordinary Brass and Grey Opaline Murano Glass Large Modern Chandelier
Located in Rome, IT
Very fine Italian brass and light grey opaline sphere Murano glass chandelier.
Inspired by Stilnovo, the iconic midcentury manufacturer.
Available also a pair. The brass height is ...
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2010s European Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Extraordinary Brass and Grey Opaline Murano Glass Large Modern Chandelier
Located in Rome, IT
Very fine Italian brass and light grey opaline sphere Murano glass chandelier.
Inspired by Stilnovo, the iconic midcentury manufacturer.
Available also a pair. The brass height is ...
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2010s European Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
1970s Crescent Murano Glass Pendant Lamp, Carlo Nason, Mazzega Attributed
By Mazzega, Carlo Nason, Kalmar Lighting
Located in Grand Cayman, KY
Large unique 1970s Italian Mid-Century Organic Modern double crescent pendant lamp. Two large and
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Mid-20th Century Italian Organic Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Murano Glass
Extraordinary White Glass Kaiser 6-Arm Midcentury Chandelier, 1960s, Germany
By Kaiser Leuchten
Located in Hagenbach, DE
A very rare midcentury chandelier made in Germany in the 1960s. It is fascinating with its design and six shades. The body of the light is made of white metal, including the arms.
...
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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
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Metal
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H 33.47 in Dm 11.42 in
Set of Very Extraordinary Chandelier & Two Scones / Kamenický Šenov / Preciosa
By Kamenicky Senov
Located in Praha, CZ
- 1960s
- Maker: Kamenický Šenov / Preciosa
- Only one piece
- Commissioned work for hotel
- Perfect original condition
- Brass with patina
- Dimensions of scones: 48 x 16 x 17...
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Vintage 1960s Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
H 34.65 in W 35.44 in D 15.75 in
Extraordinary Italian Chandelier in Rock Crystal and Amethyst, Rome 19th Century
Located in Walkertshofen, BY
Very finely worked, patinated and gilded iron chandelier, with twelve lights. Magnificent wall hanging in rock crystal and amethyst of excellent quality. The large central sphere at ...
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Antique 19th Century Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
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Amethyst, Rock Crystal, Iron
H 37.41 in Dm 31.5 in
Extraordinary Aluminium and Murano Glass Ceiling Light by Mazegga, 1970s, Italy
By Mazzega
Located in Hagenbach, DE
A beautiful Murano glass hanging lamp made in Italy in the 1970s. The light is made of thick Murano. It has an amazing color and it is very solid. The three glass parts are secure to...
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
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Aluminum
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H 22.05 in Dm 11.82 in
Pair of Extraordinary Sputnik/Dandelion Chandeliers in Style of Stejnar, 1960
Located in Praha, CZ
- Czechoslovakia, 1960s
- Železný Brod or Nový Bor glass factories (one of oldest worldwide)
- Both in good original condition with patina, flower parts not missing
- The height c...
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Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Chrome
Grand Kalmar Cactus Ballroom Chandelier, Austria 1970s
By Kalmar Lighting
Located in Berlin, BE
world. The lightsculpture impresses as a concept with extraordinary elegance, because produced with
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Vintage 1970s Austrian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
1 of 3 Extraordinary Huge Brass Mid-Century Chandeliers in Manner of Sciolari
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Berlin, BE
Extraordinary huge 30 x E27 / Model A light brass chandelier produced in high quality in the 1960s
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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
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Brass, Metal
Vigneto Glass Globes Chandelier with Green Murano Leaves Grape Bundle Shape
By Galilee Lighting
Located in Hollywood, FL
-inspired beauty. This exceptional lighting fixture features 28 hand-blown glass globe pendants meticulously
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2010s American Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
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Blown Glass, Murano Glass
1 of 2 Rare Ballroom Chandeliers by Kalmar, Austria, 1950s
By Kalmar Lighting
Located in Berlin, BE
with extraordinary elegance, because produced with finest materials and finished in excellent lines
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Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Splitted Pendant Lamp
By Il Paralume Marina
Located in Milan, IT
A sculptural silhouette of extraordinary visual impact is the one characterizing this refined
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2010s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
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Glass
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Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more in our collection of extraordinary pendant lighting on 1stDibs. Was constructed with extraordinary care, often using glass, metal and brass. There are 103 variations of the antique or vintage piece of extraordinary pendant lighting you’re looking for, while we also have 1 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for newer or older items, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. An item from our selection of extraordinary pendant lighting, designed in the Mid-Century Modern, Art Deco or Hollywood Regency style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. A well-made choice in our collection of extraordinary pendant lighting has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Archimede Seguso, Toni Zuccheri and Barovier&Toso are consistently popular.
How Much is a Extraordinary Pendant Lighting?
A piece of extraordinary pendant lighting can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $5,950, while the lowest priced sells for $568 and the highest can go for as much as $60,000.
Finding the Right chandeliers-pendant-lights for You
Chandeliers — simple in form, inspired by candelabras and originally made of wood or iron — first made an appearance in early churches. For those wealthy enough to afford them for their homes in the medieval period, a chandelier's suspended lights likely exuded imminent danger, as lit candles served as the light source for fixtures of the era. Things have thankfully changed since then, and antique and vintage chandeliers and pendant lights are popular in many interiors today.
While gas lighting during the late 18th century represented an upgrade for chandeliers — and gas lamps would long inspire Danish architect and pioneering modernist lighting designer Poul Henningsen — it would eventually be replaced with the familiar electric lighting of today.
The key difference between a pendant light and a chandelier is that a pendant incorporates only a single bulb into its design. Don’t mistake this for simplicity, however. An Art Deco–styled homage to Sputnik from Murano glass artisans Giovanni Dalla Fina (note: there is more than one lighting fixture that shares its name with the iconic mid-century-era satellite — see Gino Sarfatti’s design too), with handcrafted decorative elements supported by a chrome frame, is just one stunning example of the elaborate engineering that can be incorporated into every component of a chandelier.
Chandeliers have evolved over time, but their classic elegance has remained unchanged. Not only will the right chandelier prove impressive in a given room, but it can also offer a certain sense of practicality. These fixtures can easily illuminate an entire space, while their elevated position prevents them from creating glare or straining one’s eyes. Certain materials, like glass, can complement naturally lit settings without stealing the show. Brass, on the other hand, can introduce an alluring, warm glow. While LEDs have earned a bad reputation for their perceived harsh bluish lights and a loss of brightness over their life span, the right design choices can help harness their lighting potential and create the perfect mood. A careful approach to lighting can transform your room into a peaceful and cozy nook, ideal for napping, reading or working.
For midsize spaces, a wall light or sconce can pull the room together and get the lighting job done. Perforated steel rings underneath five bands of handspun aluminum support a rich diffusion of light within Alvar Aalto's Beehive pendant light, but if you’re looking to brighten a more modest room, perhaps a minimalist solution is what you’re after. The mid-century modern furniture designer Charlotte Perriand devised her CP-1 wall lamps in the 1960s, in which a repositioning of sheet-metal plates can redirect light as needed.
The versatility and variability of these lighting staples mean that, when it comes to finding something like the perfect chandelier, you’ll never be left hanging. From the whimsical — like the work of Beau & Bien’s Sylvie Maréchal, frequently inspired by her dreams — to the classic beauty of Paul Ferrante's fixtures, there is a style for every room. With designs for pendant lights and chandeliers across eras, colors and materials, you’ll never run out of options to explore on 1stDibs.
Questions About Extraordinary Pendant Lighting
- What is a mini pendant light?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021Mini 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.
- What Is a swag pendant light?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021A 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, 2021The difference between pendant lights and chandeliers is not complicated. In terms of both style and function, chandeliers are not that different from pendant lights. The difference between a chandelier and pendant light is not how they look but rather the way in which they hang. Chandeliers are suspended with multiple branches that hold many bulbs while pendants typically dangle from one central cord or chain. Chandeliers tend to be more intricate and fancier, so if you're looking for something luxurious, then this might work best. With pendants, you’re likely to find a variety of examples in minimalistic modern styles; these would make great additions to any office space because of their versatility like being able to turn them on/off with ease. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique and vintage pendant lights and chandeliers.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 17, 2023Yes, 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, 2023Where you hang a pendant light over a kitchen sink is largely a matter of personal preference. If you're installing a new light fixture, consider where you most need task lighting. You may find it better to hang the lamp off to one side to illuminate a food prep area. Generally, there should be 35 to 40 inches of space between the bottom of the pendant and the countertop to allow for adequate clearance. On 1stDibs, find a collection of pendant lights.
- 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023Yes, you can put a pendant light above a kitchen sink. However, if you don’t already have a light receptacle in place, you may need to hire a professional electrician to run wiring to the area. Also, ensure that there is at least 30 to 36 inches of clearance below the light, so you can stand at the sink. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of pendant lights.
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Hand-blown glass makes the Italian fixture glow like dew-covered leaves in the sun.
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