French Midcentury Brass Chandelier

1930 Art

Jean Royere Style Chandelier

Petite French Crystal Chandelier

Tubular Glass Chandelier

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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

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

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

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

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

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

Midcentury Silver & Glass Chandelier

Located in London, GB

A French mid-century chandelier of interesting design in silvered metal with good quality glass

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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Midcentury Silver & Glass Chandelier

H 25.2 in Dm 20.48 in

Lunel Large Mid-Century 9 Lights Flower Chandelier, 1950s

By Lunel

Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR

Large French mid-century chandelier by LUNEL (Paris), France, 1950s. Flower chandelier, 9 lights

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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal, Brass

Lunel Large Mid-Century 9 Lights Flower Chandelier, 1950s

H 29.93 in Dm 37.01 in

French Mid-Century Brass Chandelier

Located in New York, NY

French Mid-Century (1940s) brass chandelier with 4 scroll arms emanating from a fluted center post

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

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Brass

French Mid-Century Brass Chandelier

H 26.25 in W 17.5 in D 17.5 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

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

By Lunel, Arlus, Angelo Lelii

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

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

French Mid-Century White Painted Metal and Brass Chandelier

Located in New York, NY

French Mid-Century (1940s) white painted and brass four light chandelier, the open lantern shaft

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Early 20th Century French Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

French Mid-Century White Painted Metal and Brass Chandelier

H 22 in W 25 in D 25 in

Maison Bagues French Mid-Century Brass and Crystal Chandelier

By Maison Jansen

Located in New York, NY

French Mid-Century (1940s) brass frame chandelier with 2 tiers of 6 arms having crystal a channel

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Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal, Brass

Maison Bagues French Mid-Century Brass and Crystal Chandelier

H 45 in W 33 in D 33 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

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 Silver Chandelier

Located in London, GB

A French mid-century silver plated chandelier comprising six arms with a spherical central stem.

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Vintage 1950s French Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

French Mid-Century Silver Chandelier

H 31.5 in Dm 33.08 in

1960s Mid-Century Modern Perforated Shades and Brass French Chandelier

Located in New York, NY

Stunning 1960s Mid-Century Modern large 7 arm French chandelier. Fully restored and rewired ready

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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal, Brass

1960s Mid-Century Modern Perforated Shades and Brass French Chandelier

H 25 in W 35 in D 35 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

1970s French Mid Century Brutalist Brass Palm Chandelier Prov. Club Castel Paris

By Maison Jansen

Located in Opa Locka, FL

Spectacular and Very Rare. 1970's French Mid Century Modern Brutalist Cut Brass Palm Tree

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Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

1970s French Mid Century Brutalist Brass Palm Chandelier Prov. Club Castel Paris

H 36 in Dm 46 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

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 Wrought Iron Chandelier, 1950s

Located in Antwerp, BE

Original Midcentury chandelier from France, 1950s. Body of solid wrought iron. Diameter 33" - 84

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

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Metal, Brass, Copper, Wrought Iron

French Mid-Century Wrought Iron Chandelier, 1950s

H 35.04 in Dm 33.08 in

French Mid Century Hollywood Regency Waterfall Chandelier

Located in New York, NY

French Mid-Century Hollywood Regency waterfall chandelier with spectacular crystal prisms

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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass, Steel

French Mid Century Hollywood Regency Waterfall Chandelier

H 28 in Dm 15 in

Large Brass Chandelier, Western Europe, Mid-20th Century

Located in Chorzów, PL

Brass chandelier from the 1950s Dimensions: height 115 cm / dia. 95 cm.

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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Large Brass Chandelier, Western Europe, Mid-20th Century

H 45.28 in Dm 37.41 in

Maison Lunel Chandelier 2 Tone Brass & Opaline Shade France Mid-Century Modern

By Lunel

Located in Miami, FL

Maison Lunel 4 light chandelier with original cone opaline shades, made out of two patina brass and

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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Maison Lunel Chandelier 2 Tone Brass & Opaline Shade France Mid-Century Modern

H 28.5 in Dm 15 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-Century Pendant Chandelier style Mategot, France 1950

By Mathieu Matégot

Located in Saarbruecken, DE

Mid-Century Pendant Chandelier style Mategot, France 1950. copper patina, brass details.

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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal, Brass

Mid-Century Pendant Chandelier style Mategot, France 1950

H 23.63 in Dm 16.93 in

Maison Lunel French Mid-Century Modern Brass 8 Arm Chandelier White Drum Shades

By Lunel

Located in Miami, FL

Maison Lunel French Mid-Century Modern eight lights brass & faceted glass decoration chandelier

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Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Maison Lunel French Mid-Century Modern Brass 8 Arm Chandelier White Drum Shades

H 33 in W 27 in D 16 in

French Mid-Century Frosted Glass Bowl Chandelier

Located in New York, NY

French Mid-Century (1940s) chandelier with a large round frosted glass bowl shade having a

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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

Mid-Century French Louis XV Style Bronze Chandelier

Located in Chicago, IL

A mid-century Louis XV-style brass and crystal chandelier with bronze acanthus mounts on scroll

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Mid-20th Century French Louis XV Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal, Brass, Bronze

Mid-Century French Louis XV Style Bronze Chandelier

H 24 in Dm 26 in

Empire Wrought Iron and Brass Chandelier, Mid-20th Century

Located in New Orleans, LA

This Beautiful French mid-century Empire chandelier is wrought iron, embellished with brass

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Mid-20th Century French Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass, Wrought Iron

Empire Wrought Iron and Brass Chandelier, Mid-20th Century

H 40 in W 23 in D 23 in

Vintage Mid-20th Century French Iron and Brass Ring Chandelier with 6 Torches

Located in Casteren, NL

This elegant chandelier was made in France in the 1960s. It features a black patinated steel ring

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Mid-20th Century French Medieval Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass, Steel

Vintage Mid-20th Century French Iron and Brass Ring Chandelier with 6 Torches

H 32.29 in Dm 26.38 in

Pair of French Mid-Century Jansen Chandeliers

Located in Dallas, TX

Pair of French mid-century Jansen steel and brass chandeliers. Circa 1960. Perfect for today's

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Vintage 1960s Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass, Steel

Pair of French Mid-Century Jansen Chandeliers

H 25 in Dm 28 in

Pair of French Mid-Century Jansen Chandeliers

Located in Dallas, TX

Pair of French mid-century Jansen steel and brass chandeliers. Circa 1960. Perfect for today's

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Vintage 1960s Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass, Steel

Pair of French Mid-Century Jansen Chandeliers

H 25 in Dm 28 in

Maison Lunel Four-Light Chandelier Brass and Gun Metal French Mid-Century Modern

By Lunel

Located in Miami, FL

Superb two patina brass and gun metal Maison Lunel four arms chandelier. US rewired and in working

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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal, Brass

Maison Lunel Four-Light Chandelier Brass and Gun Metal French Mid-Century Modern

H 24 in Dm 14 in

Elegant Mid-Century French Chandelier by Maison Arlus

By Arlus

Located in Los Angeles, CA

own design. A very nice and elegant French 1950s chandelier by Maison Arlus, the height can be

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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal, Brass

Elegant Mid-Century French Chandelier by Maison Arlus

H 21 in W 31 in D 11 in

French Petite 3 Arm Crystal & Brass Chandelier

Located in New York, NY

This chandelier features an ornate brass frame intricately designed to complement its petite size

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Mid-20th Century French Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal, Brass

French Petite 3 Arm Crystal & Brass Chandelier

H 22.75 in Dm 12 in

French Mid Century Modern Red Conical Three-Light Chandelier

Located in Stamford, CT

French brass chandelier with three red painted metal conical shades. Mid Century Modern.

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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

French Mid Century Modern Red Conical Three-Light Chandelier

H 25 in Dm 24 in

French Brass Chandelier from 1950s

Located in Vienna, Austria

Brass chandelier from 1950s, made in France. The lamp has 5 lights and has been newly rewired.

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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

French Brass Chandelier from 1950s

H 23.63 in Dm 19.69 in

Midcentury Brass Chandelier, France, 1950

Located in Saarbruecken, DE

Midcentury brass chandelier, France, 1950. patinated vintage condition. rewired! Art.-Nr

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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Midcentury Brass Chandelier, France, 1950

H 22.05 in Dm 20.87 in

Mid Century Chandelier

Located in Montreal, QC

Polished brass, mirror and crystal eight light chandelier.

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Vintage 1950s French Chandeliers and Pendants

Mid Century Chandelier

H 41 in Dm 29 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

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

Materials

Brass

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

H 30 in Dm 24 in

Mid-Century Coloured Chandelier, 1950s

Located in HEVERLEE, BE

Striking and original mid-century chandelier with 6 coloured articulated lamp shades. The

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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal, Brass

Mid-Century Coloured Chandelier, 1950s

H 28.35 in Dm 28.35 in

Mid-Century Modern Double Shade Chandelier, Brass and Steel

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Custom designed for a lighting showroom in LA, double shades hanging from all brass frame. Solid

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1990s North American French Provincial Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Modern Double Shade Chandelier, Brass and Steel

H 53 in Dm 26 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

Materials

Brass

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

H 30 in Dm 18 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

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

Materials

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

Materials

Brass

French Mid-Century Brass and Glass Pendant Light

H 23.63 in Dm 7.88 in

French Adnet Style Modernist Brass Chandelier

By Jacques Adnet

Located in New York, NY

French Modernist midcentury chandelier pendant, the brass structure topped with four frosted glass

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

Materials

Brass

French Adnet Style Modernist Brass Chandelier

H 27 in Dm 20 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

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

Materials

Brass

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

H 46.5 in Dm 37 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

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

Materials

Brass

Distinctive French Brass and Frozen Glass Chandelier

H 26.78 in Dm 29.53 in

French Style Brass and Crystal Chandelier

Located in New York, NY

Brass and Crystal French Style Chandelier featuring two sizes of shimmering crystals mounted on a

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Mid-20th Century Rococo Revival Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal, Brass

French Style Brass and Crystal Chandelier

H 31.5 in Dm 17 in

French Mid-Century Brass and Opaline Pendant Light

Located in London, GB

An opaline glass pendant light. France, c1950s. Naturally patinated glass gallery. No

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Mid-20th Century French Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Glass

French Mid-Century Brass and Opaline Pendant Light

H 14.18 in W 14.18 in D 14.18 in

French Mid-Century Brass and Opaline Pendant Light

Located in London, GB

An opaline glass pendant light. France, c1950s. Naturally patinated glass gallery with a tall

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Mid-20th Century French Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Glass

French Mid-Century Brass and Opaline Pendant Light

H 16.15 in W 12.6 in D 12.6 in

French 1960s Brass and White Glass Chandelier

Located in Los Angeles, CA

French twelve-arm chandelier from the 1960s in brass, black metal with opaque white shades.

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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

French 1960s Brass and White Glass Chandelier

H 40 in Dm 37 in

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French Midcentury Brass Chandelier For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the French midcentury brass chandelier you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, brass and glass, every French midcentury brass chandelier was constructed with great care. If you’re shopping for a French midcentury brass chandelier, we have 1614 options in-stock, while there are 101 modern editions to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer French midcentury brass chandelier, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right French midcentury brass chandelier, those designed in mid-century modern, Art Deco and industrial styles are of considerable interest. You’ll likely find more than one French midcentury brass chandelier that is appealing in its simplicity, but Arlus, Maison Lunel and Serge Mouille produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a French Midcentury Brass Chandelier?

Prices for a French midcentury brass chandelier start at $1 and top out at $570,314 with the average selling for $3,102.

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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