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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

French Mid-Century Frosted Glass Bowl Chandelier

H 25 in W 26.75 in D 26.75 in

French Mid-Century Modernist Steel and Glass Chandelier

Located in New York, NY

French Mid-Century Modernist (1940's) steel 9 arm chandelier with 3 discs on top and glass disc

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Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Steel

French Mid-Century Modernist Steel and Glass Chandelier

H 26 in Dm 39 in

French Mid Century Chandelier

Located in Fairfax, VA

Simple but elegant, mid centry six light bronze, glass and wood chandelier. Professionally

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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Bronze

French Mid Century Chandelier

H 25.5 in W 34.5 in D 16.5 in

Mid-Century Modernist French Brass & Opaline Glass Chandelier, 1950s

By Angelo Lelii, Lunel, Arlus

Located in London, GB

A wonderful Mid-Century Modernist French four-light chandelier, in-the-manner-of Maison Arlus and

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

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Metal, Brass

Mid-Century Modernist French Brass & Opaline Glass Chandelier, 1950s

H 20.48 in W 26.78 in D 12.6 in

Mid Century Light Patterned Glass Pendant Chandelier French, c1950

Located in Mimizan, FR

Mid Century chandelier light, French, c1950 Superb with large decorated glass The shade has 2

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

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Glass

Mid Century Light Patterned Glass Pendant Chandelier French, c1950

H 13.78 in Dm 18.71 in

French Mid Century Horizontal Chandelier

Located in New York, NY

French mid century horizontal chandelier. French Serpentine Horizontal Brass Chandelier in the

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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

French Mid Century Horizontal Chandelier

H 24 in W 26 in D 5 in

French Mid Century Brass and Glass Three Tier Chandelier

Located in Pasadena, CA

French Mid Century Brass and Glass Three tier Chandelier. The three glass pieces are held up by

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Vintage 1980s French Adirondack Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

French Mid Century Brass and Glass Three Tier Chandelier

H 21 in W 39 in D 16 in

Mid Century French 1950 Chandelier

Located in Los Angeles, CA

chandelier, or we could do your design this is a beautiful and elegant mid century French chandelier, the

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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Mid Century French 1950 Chandelier

H 26 in W 24 in D 24 in

Elegant French Mid-Century Chandelier

Located in Los Angeles, CA

own design. A beautiful and elegant French 1950s chandelier.

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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Elegant French Mid-Century Chandelier

H 26 in W 23 in D 23 in

Mid-Century Brass Opaline Glass Chandelier by Arlus, France 1950s

By Arlus

Located in Saarbruecken, DE

Mid-Century Brass Opaline Glass Chandelier by Arlus, France 1950s. 8 e14 sockets

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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Mid-Century Brass Opaline Glass Chandelier by Arlus, France 1950s

H 27.56 in Dm 25.6 in

French Mid-century Pendant Chandelier, 1930s

By Atelier Design

Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR

French Mid-century pendant chandelier, France, 1950s. Glass and brass. Height : 21"(53cm) can be

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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

French Mid-century Pendant Chandelier, 1930s

H 20.87 in W 17.49 in D 17.49 in

Bauges French Mid-Century Metal and Murano Glass Bird Chandelier

By Maison Baguès

Located in New York, NY

French mid-century (1940s) red and white painted metal 10 arm chandelier with Murano glass bird in

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Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Bauges French Mid-Century Metal and Murano Glass Bird Chandelier

H 29 in Dm 14.5 in

Lunel French Mid-Century Chandelier, 1950s

By Studio Art Deco

Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR

French mid-century chandelier by Lunel (Paris), France, 1950s. Brass, metal and glass. Measures

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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal, Brass

Lunel French Mid-Century Chandelier, 1950s

H 24.41 in W 19.3 in D 3.15 in

Wonderful French Art Deco Mid Century Bronze Patina Glass Chandelier Fixture

Located in Roslyn, NY

A wonderful French Art Deco / Mid-Century Modern bronze / brass patina with reeded glass panel 8

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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass, Bronze

Wonderful French Art Deco Mid Century Bronze Patina Glass Chandelier Fixture

H 26 in W 36 in D 17 in

ARLUS French Mid-century Chandelier, 1950s

By Atelier Design

Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR

French Mid-century chandelier by Arlus (Paris), France, 1950s. 3 lights. Original shades on their

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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

ARLUS French Mid-century Chandelier, 1950s

H 24.41 in W 17.33 in D 11.42 in

Arlus French Mid-Century Chandelier, 1950s

By Atelier Design

Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR

French mid-century chandelier by Arlus (Paris), France, 1950s. Same period as Lunel and Stilnovo. 6

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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal, Brass

Arlus French Mid-Century Chandelier, 1950s

H 20.67 in W 39.77 in D 13 in

Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandelier Pendant Metal Glass 1950s France

By Mathieu Matégot

Located in Vienna, AT

Mid-century modern vintage chandelier or pendant style Mathieu Matégot, from multicolored metal and

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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass, Sheet Metal

Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandelier Pendant Metal Glass 1950s France

H 25.2 in Dm 9.06 in

French Mid-Century Horizontal Chandelier

Located in New York, NY

A circa 1960's French light fixture with 9 candelabra lights, nickel and bronze finish

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Vintage 1960s French Chandeliers and Pendants

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Bronze, Nickel

French Mid-Century Horizontal Chandelier

H 38.5 in W 65.5 in D 5.5 in

1950s French Mid Century Modern Formed Art Glass Chandelier - Unmarked Baccarat

By Baccarat

Located in Opa Locka, FL

On offer a c1950s French Mid Century Modern Formed Art Glass Pendant Chandelier Fixture. This is an

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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Art Glass

1950s French Mid Century Modern Formed Art Glass Chandelier - Unmarked Baccarat

H 35.5 in Dm 12 in

French Mid-Century Attributed to Baguès Bronze and Glass Chandelier

By Maison Baguès

Located in New York, NY

French 1940s oxidize bronze chandelier with 5 scroll arms trimmed with glass beads emanating from a

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

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Bronze

French Mid-Century Attributed to Baguès Bronze and Glass Chandelier

H 27 in Dm 28 in

French Arlus Mid-Century 1950's Chandelier

By Arlus

Located in Fairfax, VA

Large midcentury Modernist French bronze and and white glass eight light 1950's chandelier

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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Bronze

French Arlus Mid-Century 1950's Chandelier

H 13 in Dm 15.36 in

ARLUS French Mid-century Pendant Chandelier, 1950s

By Arlus

Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR

French Mid-century pendant chandelier by Arlus (Paris), France, 1950s. Original shade on itsr metal

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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal, Brass

ARLUS French Mid-century Pendant Chandelier, 1950s

H 25.01 in W 18.51 in D 3.35 in

French Mid Century Modern 8 Light Chandelier

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

A classic mid-century 8 light chandelier. The chandelier frame is made of a gold painted metal with

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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

French Mid Century Modern 8 Light Chandelier

H 30 in Dm 28.5 in

19th Century French Chandelier

Located in Stockbridge, GA

19th century French chandelier. The structure is in iron. The chandelier is ornate of glass tassels.

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Antique Mid-19th Century French Chandeliers and Pendants

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Iron

19th Century French Chandelier

H 32 in Dm 20 in

Mid-Century Modern Brass and Glass Chandelier

Located in Palm Springs, CA

Mid-Century brass chandelier with a "sheaf of wheat' growing out of a vase form, surrounding a

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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Mid-Century Modern Brass and Glass Chandelier

H 21 in Dm 23 in

French Mid-Century Lucite and Brass Chandelier

Located in New York, NY

French (1940s) chandelier with lucite horizontal panels separated by 3 Saint-Gobain Glass panels

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

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Metal

French Mid-Century Lucite and Brass Chandelier

H 36 in W 35 in D 15 in

1950s French Mid Century Modern Art Glass/ Crystal Chandelier Baccarat "Diamond"

By Baccarat

Located in Opa Locka, FL

Series "Diamond Stones" By Baccarat. 1950's Mid Century Modern Crystal Cascading Bag & Tent

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Vintage 1920s French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal

1950s French Mid Century Modern Art Glass/ Crystal Chandelier Baccarat "Diamond"

H 35.5 in W 12 in D 12 in

Mid 20th Century Century Palme Chandelier Lamp Glass Drops

Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant

A colorful Italian palm-shaped chandelier with green and white glass drops. The armature is made of

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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Mid 20th Century Century Palme Chandelier Lamp Glass Drops

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H 23.23 in Dm 13.39 in

French Lunel 1950s Mid Century Pendant Chandelier

By Lunel

Located in New York, NY

An original 1950s French pendant light in golden brass and matte black enamel with 3 large matte

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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass, Enamel

French Lunel 1950s Mid Century Pendant Chandelier

H 28 in W 5 in D 30 in

Mid-20th Century Bronze Chandelier with Glass Tulips

Located in Beirut, LB

Midcentury chandelier made of bronze structure with eight « tulip » glass branches that have been

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Mid-20th Century French Chandeliers and Pendants

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Bronze

Mid-20th Century Bronze Chandelier with Glass Tulips

H 42.52 in Dm 27.96 in

Mid Century Chandelier

By Maison Baguès

Located in Montreal, QC

Gilt metal, glass and mirror nineteen forties French six light chandelier. Possibly by Bagues.

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Vintage 1940s French Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Mid Century Chandelier

H 28 in Dm 24 in

Mid-Century Swedish Orrefors Molded Gold Dusted Glass Chandelier

Located in New York, NY

Mid-Century Swedish "ORREFORS" chandelier with round molded gold dusted glass bowl with a scalloped

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Mid-20th Century French Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Mid-Century Swedish Orrefors Molded Gold Dusted Glass Chandelier

H 24.5 in Dm 15 in

Large French Glass Leaf Chandelier

Located in Stamford, CT

Large statement piece. Mid-Century Modern all glass, large multi leaf, fluted bowl base French

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

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Metal, Brass

Large French Glass Leaf Chandelier

H 14 in Dm 36 in

Jean Perzel French Mid-Century Chandelier Brass and Glass 1950s Gold Crystal

By Atelier Jean Perzel

Located in Palermo, Sicily

Jean Perzel French mid-century chandelier brass and glass 1950s gold crystal.

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Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal, Brass

Jean Perzel French Mid-Century Chandelier Brass and Glass 1950s Gold Crystal

H 45.28 in Dm 23.63 in

French 1960s Arlus Golden Glass Pendant Mid Century

By Arlus

Located in New York, NY

A wonderful 5 light serpentine circular golden brass French chandelier with blown frosted bubble

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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

French 1960s Arlus Golden Glass Pendant Mid Century

H 21.5 in Dm 23 in

Mid Century French Leaded Glass Light Fixture

Located in New York, NY

A circa 1950's amethyst leaded glass light fixture with three interior candelabra lights

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Vintage 1950s French Chandeliers and Pendants

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Art Glass, Milk Glass

Mid Century French Leaded Glass Light Fixture

H 11 in Dm 13 in

Beautiful French Mid-Century Chandelier Attributed to Maison Arlus

By Arlus

Located in Los Angeles, CA

own design An elegant 1950 French chandelier design by Maison Arlus, the height can be shorter if you

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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal, Brass

Beautiful French Mid-Century Chandelier Attributed to Maison Arlus

H 19 in W 20 in D 20 in

Mid-Century Modernist Six Arm Chandelier in Brass, Glass & Antiqued Mirror

By Jacques Adnet

Located in New York, NY

This glamorous yet reserved Mid-Century Modernist Six Arm Chandelier in Brass, Glass, and Antiqued

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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Mid-Century Modernist Six Arm Chandelier in Brass, Glass & Antiqued Mirror

H 27 in Dm 27.5 in

Sexy small mid century French chandelier design by Maison Arlus

By Arlus

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A beautiful and sexy Mid century chandelier design by Maison Arlus, the height can be much shorter

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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal, Brass

Sexy small mid century French chandelier design by Maison Arlus

H 24 in W 16 in D 16 in

Mid Century Copper Chandelier, 1950s

Located in HEVERLEE, BE

Elegant copper spider or sputnik chandelier with cut glass details. The light shades have a

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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Copper

Mid Century Copper Chandelier, 1950s

H 23.63 in Dm 27.56 in

Mid Century French Textured Glass Pendant Light Lantern C1950

Located in Trensacq, FR

Beautiful mid-century glass pendant light lantern c1950 France. Unusual cylindrical glass lantern

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Mid-20th Century French Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Mid Century French Textured Glass Pendant Light Lantern C1950

H 20.08 in Dm 6.3 in

Mid-Century Modern Floating Tulip Chandelier in Frosted Glass & Black Enamel

Located in New York, NY

This beautiful Mid-Century Modern chandelier was realized in France circa 1950. It offers eight

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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Enamel

Mid-Century Modern Floating Tulip Chandelier in Frosted Glass & Black Enamel

H 31 in Dm 23 in

Mid-Century Modernist Brass, Striated Glass & Ebonized Walnut Six Arm Chandelier

Located in New York, NY

This handsome Mid-Century Modernist Brass, Striated Glass & Ebonized Walnut Six Arm Chandelier

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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Mid-Century Modernist Brass, Striated Glass & Ebonized Walnut Six Arm Chandelier

H 30 in Dm 24 in

French Mid-Century Glass and Brass Pendant Light

Located in London, GB

Brass and undulating glass pendant light. France, c1950s. Natural patination and aging to the

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Vintage 1950s French Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

French Mid-Century Glass and Brass Pendant Light

H 17.72 in Dm 6.3 in

French Mid-Century Brass and Glass Pendant Light

Located in London, GB

Brass and undulating glass pendant light. France, c1950s. Natural patination and aging to the

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Vintage 1950s French Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

French Mid-Century Brass and Glass Pendant Light

H 23.63 in Dm 7.88 in

Elegant French Brass and Glass Chandelier

Located in Antwerp, BE

Midcentury French Marie Therese blue 6-light crystal chandelier. Dating back to 1950s. Wired for

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Mid-20th Century French Hollywood Regency Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal, Brass

Elegant French Brass and Glass Chandelier

H 25.6 in Dm 23.23 in

Pair of Mid-Century French Metal and Glass Pendants

Located in London, GB

A pair of nickel plated brass and glass pendant lights. France, c1950s. Industrial chic. Price

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Mid-20th Century French Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Pair of Mid-Century French Metal and Glass Pendants

H 14.57 in Dm 9.85 in

Mid-Century Danish Rosewood, Brass and Glass Spider Chandelier, 1950s

Located in Esbjerg, DK

This Mid-Century Modern chandelier was manufactured in Denmark during the late 1950s in a style

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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Mid-Century Danish Rosewood, Brass and Glass Spider Chandelier, 1950s

H 30 in Dm 18 in

Pair of French Etched Mid-Century Glass Pendant Lights

Located in London, GB

A pair of etched/opaque glass pendant lights. France, c1960s. No original chain and rose

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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Pair of French Etched Mid-Century Glass Pendant Lights

H 9.85 in Dm 7.09 in

Mid-Century French Glass Two Tone Opaline Pendant Light

Located in London, GB

A single opaline church light pendant. France, c1950s. Predominately opaline glass the

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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Mid-Century French Glass Two Tone Opaline Pendant Light

H 11.03 in Dm 11.42 in

Mid-Century Large Rope Chandelier with Glass Adrien Audoux & Frida Minet

By Adrien Audoux and Frida Minnet

Located in Austin, TX

Large rope chandelier with glass Audoux Minet Circa 1960.

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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Rope, Glass

Mid-Century Large Rope Chandelier with Glass Adrien Audoux & Frida Minet

H 24 in W 18.5 in D 7 in

Mid-Century Modern Classical Brass Ten Arm Chandelier with Glass Bobeches

Located in Port Jervis, NY

Midcentury 10 arm brass chandelier. Amber colored glass bobeches that are 6 inches in diameter

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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Mid-Century Modern Classical Brass Ten Arm Chandelier with Glass Bobeches

H 46.5 in Dm 37 in

Large, Rare French Mid-Century Modern Crystal Chandelier Attributed to Baccarat

By Baccarat

Located in New York, NY

A rare and spectacular large Mid-Century Modern crystal chandelier in a diamond form attributed to

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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Cut Glass

Large, Rare French Mid-Century Modern Crystal Chandelier Attributed to Baccarat

H 54 in Dm 40 in

Distinctive French Brass and Frozen Glass Chandelier

Located in Voorburg, NL

Unique Brass Chandelier with eight arms and with very nice Frozen Glass Shades. Coming from France

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

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Brass

Distinctive French Brass and Frozen Glass Chandelier

H 26.78 in Dm 29.53 in

Antique Bronze French 19th Century Chandelier

Located in Dallas, TX

Antique bronze French 19th century chandelier 7 lights, in excellent conditions.

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Antique Mid-19th Century French Chandeliers and Pendants

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Bronze

Antique Bronze French 19th Century Chandelier

H 38 in Dm 22 in

French Mid Century Spun Cage Milk Glass Pendant

Located in Douglas Manor, NY

1601 French milk glass cylinder caged in brass cage Single light bulb 100 watt Edison based bulb.

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Vintage 1960s American Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

French Mid Century Spun Cage Milk Glass Pendant

H 17.5 in Dm 10.2 in

French Mid-Century Modern Neoclassical Crystal and Silvered Bronze Chandelier

Located in New York, NY

Mid-Century Modern neoclassical chandelier / pendant in the style of Louis XVI with silvered bronze

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Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Revival Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal, Bronze

French Mid-Century Modern Neoclassical Crystal and Silvered Bronze Chandelier

H 25 in Dm 14 in

1940’s French Glass Drop Crystals Chandelier

Located in New York, NY

A circa 1930’s French crystal chandelier with interior lights

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Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

1940’s French Glass Drop Crystals Chandelier

H 32 in Dm 22 in

Clear Bubble Glass Mid-Century Brass French Pendant Light

Located in London, GB

A small brass and glass pendant light. France, c1960s. Unusual bubble like form. No chain or

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Mid-20th Century Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Clear Bubble Glass Mid-Century Brass French Pendant Light

H 10.63 in Dm 7.09 in

Italian Leaded Glass & Brass Monumental Mid-Century Chandelier, Gaetano Sciolari

By Gaetano Sciolari

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Italian Leaded Glass & Brass Monumental Mid-Century Chandelier, Gaetano Sciolari . Stunning

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

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Crystal

Italian Leaded Glass & Brass Monumental Mid-Century Chandelier, Gaetano Sciolari

H 45 in Dm 28 in

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French Mid Century Glass Chandelier For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the French mid century glass chandelier you’re looking for. Each French mid century glass chandelier for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using glass, metal and brass. There are 1183 variations of the antique or vintage French mid century glass chandelier you’re looking for, while we also have 13 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect French mid century glass chandelier — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. A French mid century glass chandelier is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in mid-century modern, Art Deco and industrial styles are sought with frequency. You’ll likely find more than one French mid century glass chandelier that is appealing in its simplicity, but Arlus, Holophane and Marius-Ernest Sabino produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a French Mid Century Glass Chandelier?

The average selling price for a French mid century glass chandelier at 1stDibs is $3,201, while they’re typically $10 on the low end and $700,000 for the highest priced.

Finding the Right chandeliers-pendant-lights for You

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

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

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

Chandeliers have evolved over time, but their classic elegance has remained unchanged. Not only will the right chandelier prove impressive in a given room, but it can also offer a certain sense of practicality. These fixtures can easily illuminate an entire space, while their elevated position prevents them from creating glare or straining one’s eyes. Certain materials, like glass, can complement naturally lit settings without stealing the show. Brass, on the other hand, can introduce an alluring, warm glow. While LEDs have earned a bad reputation for their perceived harsh bluish lights and a loss of brightness over their life span, the right design choices can help harness their lighting potential and create the perfect mood. A careful approach to lighting can transform your room into a peaceful and cozy nook, ideal for napping, reading or working.

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

The versatility and variability of these lighting staples mean that, when it comes to finding something like the perfect chandelier, you’ll never be left hanging. From the whimsical — like the work of Beau & Bien’s Sylvie Maréchal, frequently inspired by her dreams — to the classic beauty of Paul Ferrante's fixtures, there is a style for every room. With designs for pendant lights and chandeliers across eras, colors and materials, you’ll never run out of options to explore on 1stDibs.

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