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Unique Huge Signed Limburg Surfboard Chandelier 21 Lights Chrome Nut Wood 1960s
Unique Huge Signed Limburg Surfboard Chandelier 21 Lights Chrome Nut Wood 1960s

Unique Huge Signed Limburg Surfboard Chandelier 21 Lights Chrome Nut Wood 1960s

By Motoko Ishii, Stilnovo, Glashütte Limburg, Staff Leuchten

Located in Nierstein am Rhein, DE

Unique monumental surfboard flush mount chandelier by Glashütte Limburg, custom made in Germany

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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass, Chrome, Iron

Set of 2 Large Amber Smoked Glass Hand Blown Lights and Brass Armature, 1970s
Set of 2 Large Amber Smoked Glass Hand Blown Lights and Brass Armature, 1970s

Set of 2 Large Amber Smoked Glass Hand Blown Lights and Brass Armature, 1970s

By Glashütte Limburg

Located in Beek en Donk, NL

Set of very large (45 cm) hand blown glass spheres by Glashütte (Germany, 1970s), model P197. The

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Vintage 1970s German Bohemian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Etched Glass German Antique Tube Pendant Lights '4'
Etched Glass German Antique Tube Pendant Lights '4'

Etched Glass German Antique Tube Pendant Lights '4'

Located in London, GB

Antique German pendant lights. Etched or diffused glass, enamel galleries. Germany, c1930s

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Mid-20th Century German Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Glass

1970's Set of 3 German Pendant Lamps
1970's Set of 3 German Pendant Lamps

1970's Set of 3 German Pendant Lamps

Located in London, GB

A very cool and stylish set of three vintage German pendant lights in a fantastic orange finish

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

Materials

Metal

Set of Two "Wave" Hanging Light by Koch & Lowy for Peill & Putzler, Germany
Set of Two "Wave" Hanging Light by Koch & Lowy for Peill & Putzler, Germany

Set of Two "Wave" Hanging Light by Koch & Lowy for Peill & Putzler, Germany

By Koch & Lowy, Peill & Putzler

Located in Kirchlengern, DE

Article: Set of two pendant glass lights light green One of the lights is a super rare extra

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

Materials

Metal

Pair of Large Doria Globe Pendant Lights, Glass and Brass, Germany, 1970s
Pair of Large Doria Globe Pendant Lights, Glass and Brass, Germany, 1970s

Pair of Large Doria Globe Pendant Lights, Glass and Brass, Germany, 1970s

By Doria Leuchten Germany

Located in Almelo, NL

Pair of large Doria globe pendant lights, art-glass and brass, Germany 1970s. These heavy quality

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

Materials

Brass

German Designer, Pendant Lights, Wood, Germany, 1970s
German Designer, Pendant Lights, Wood, Germany, 1970s

German Designer, Pendant Lights, Wood, Germany, 1970s

Located in High Point, NC

A pair of wood pendant lights designed and produced in Germany, c. 1970s. Overall Dimensions

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Vintage 1970s German Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Wood

Beautiful Pendant Lights by Doria. (Six Available).
Beautiful Pendant Lights by Doria. (Six Available).

Beautiful Pendant Lights by Doria. (Six Available).

By Doria Leuchten Germany

Located in New York, NY

Beautiful pendant light with a clear textured glass shade by Doria supported by brass hardware. The

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Vintage 1960s German Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Germany Antique Two Tone Glass Pendant Lights
Germany Antique Two Tone Glass Pendant Lights

Germany Antique Two Tone Glass Pendant Lights

Located in London, GB

A run of up to three early pendant lights. Germany, c1930-40s. An exceptional set of two

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Vintage 1930s German Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

German Two-Tone Large Pendant Lights '2'
German Two-Tone Large Pendant Lights '2'

German Two-Tone Large Pendant Lights '2'

Located in London, GB

Large pendant lights. Good quality thick glass, etched style to top and base, with a clear

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Vintage 1930s German Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Glass

Murano Yellow Clear Glass Doria Pendant Lights, 1960s
Murano Yellow Clear Glass Doria Pendant Lights, 1960s

Murano Yellow Clear Glass Doria Pendant Lights, 1960s

By Doria Leuchten Germany

Located in Rijssen, NL

One of 3 Doria pendant lights (in collaboration with Murano) in the style of Venini, manufactured

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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Cut Steel, Chrome

Pair of Pendant Lights by Doria (2 Pairs Available)
Pair of Pendant Lights by Doria (2 Pairs Available)

Pair of Pendant Lights by Doria (2 Pairs Available)

By Doria Leuchten Germany

Located in New York, NY

Pair of beautiful pendant lights by Doria. The blown glass has an incised circle deign and is

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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Glass

Murano Grey Clear Glass Pendant Lights Venini Style, 1960s
Murano Grey Clear Glass Pendant Lights Venini Style, 1960s

Murano Grey Clear Glass Pendant Lights Venini Style, 1960s

By Doria Leuchten Germany

Located in Rijssen, NL

One of three Doria pendant lights (in collaboration with Murano) in the style of Venini

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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Cut Steel, Chrome

German Elliptical Pendant Lights by LBL, circa 1940s
German Elliptical Pendant Lights by LBL, circa 1940s

German Elliptical Pendant Lights by LBL, circa 1940s

Located in Gloucester, GB

German Elliptical pendant lights by LBL, circa 1940s - Price is per light - Vitreous black

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Vintage 1940s German Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

Antique German Etched Glass Brass Pendant Lights '2'
Antique German Etched Glass Brass Pendant Lights '2'

Antique German Etched Glass Brass Pendant Lights '2'

Located in London, GB

Early 20th century etched glass pendants with brass naturally patinated galleries. Tear drop

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Mid-20th Century German Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

German Industrial Lights
German Industrial Lights

German Industrial Lights

Located in Los Angeles, CA

extraordinary, large Bauhaus era industrial light "Riesa M" pendants, enameled metal with bakelite

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Vintage 1930s German Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

German Industrial Lights
German Industrial Lights

German Industrial Lights

Located in Los Angeles, CA

set of three large bauhaus era industrial light fixtures with bakelite wire housing, $1100 per fixture

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Vintage 1930s German Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

German Industrial Lights
German Industrial Lights

German Industrial Lights

Located in Los Angeles, CA

set of three large bauhaus era industrial light fixtures with bakelite wire housing, $1100 per fixture

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Vintage 1930s German Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

‘Octaform’ Pendant Lights by Spectral, Germany 1960s - 2 available
‘Octaform’ Pendant Lights by Spectral, Germany 1960s - 2 available

‘Octaform’ Pendant Lights by Spectral, Germany 1960s - 2 available

By Spectral

Located in Chicago, IL

A rare  of model ‘Octaform’ pendant lights, designed by Spectral in Freiburg, Germany, in the 1960s

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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Opaline Opalescent Two-Tone German Midcentury Pendant Lights '2'
Opaline Opalescent Two-Tone German Midcentury Pendant Lights '2'

Opaline Opalescent Two-Tone German Midcentury Pendant Lights '2'

Located in London, GB

Unusual opaline pendant lights, they are two tone as the opaline top fades to clear at the base

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Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Opaline Glass

German Vintage Industrial Black Enamel Bakelite Top Pendant Lights
German Vintage Industrial Black Enamel Bakelite Top Pendant Lights

German Vintage Industrial Black Enamel Bakelite Top Pendant Lights

Located in Amsterdam, NL

German industrial classic pendant Lights Used in warehouses and factories in Germany. Black

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Mid-20th Century German Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Enamel

Black Enamel German Vintage Industrial Bakelite Top Pendant Lights
Black Enamel German Vintage Industrial Bakelite Top Pendant Lights

Black Enamel German Vintage Industrial Bakelite Top Pendant Lights

Located in Amsterdam, NL

The German industrial classic! Used in warehouses and factories in Germany. Black enamel top with

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Mid-20th Century German Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Enamel

Black Enamel German Bakelite Top Vintage Industrial Pendant Lights
Black Enamel German Bakelite Top Vintage Industrial Pendant Lights

Black Enamel German Bakelite Top Vintage Industrial Pendant Lights

Located in Amsterdam, NL

The German industrial Classic! Used in warehouses and factories in Germany. Black enamel top with

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Mid-20th Century German Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Enamel

Small Mid-Century Modern White Coated Pendants Lights, Germany, 1970s
Small Mid-Century Modern White Coated Pendants Lights, Germany, 1970s

Small Mid-Century Modern White Coated Pendants Lights, Germany, 1970s

By Glashütte Limburg

Located in Almelo, NL

Interesting set of eight Mid-Century Modern white coated pendants lights produced in Germany, 1970s

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

Wilhelm Wagenfeld, Pendant Lights, Glass, Metal, Peill & Putzler, Germany, 1952
Wilhelm Wagenfeld, Pendant Lights, Glass, Metal, Peill & Putzler, Germany, 1952

Wilhelm Wagenfeld, Pendant Lights, Glass, Metal, Peill & Putzler, Germany, 1952

By Peill & Putzler, Wilhelm Wagenfeld

Located in High Point, NC

A pair of "Bremen" pendant lights, designed by Wilhelm Wagenfeld in 1952, produced by Peill

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Vintage 1950s German Bauhaus Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

2 Art Deco Style Glass and Brass Doria Pendant Lights, 1960s for Tracie
2 Art Deco Style Glass and Brass Doria Pendant Lights, 1960s for Tracie

2 Art Deco Style Glass and Brass Doria Pendant Lights, 1960s for Tracie

By Doria Leuchten Germany

Located in Rijssen, NL

Messing and molted glass pending lights from the 1960s of the Fa. Doria. Each lamp has a beautiful

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Vintage 1960s German Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass, Steel

Iron and Clear Glass Pendant Lights by Limburg, Germany, 1960s
Iron and Clear Glass Pendant Lights by Limburg, Germany, 1960s

Iron and Clear Glass Pendant Lights by Limburg, Germany, 1960s

By Glashütte Limburg

Located in Aachen, NRW

Minimalist iron and clear glass pendant light manufactured by Limburg Glashu¨tte, Germany, circa

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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

1 of 6 Large Murano Tubes Pendant Lights by Doria, 1970s
1 of 6 Large Murano Tubes Pendant Lights by Doria, 1970s

1 of 6 Large Murano Tubes Pendant Lights by Doria, 1970s

By Doria Leuchten Germany

Located in Aachen, NRW

1 of 6 Large Murano pendant lights designed by Doria, 1970s Heavy quality and in very good

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Vintage 1970s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Murano Glass

1970s Vintage German Tubular Chrome and Starburst Glass Pendant Hanging Lights
1970s Vintage German Tubular Chrome and Starburst Glass Pendant Hanging Lights

1970s Vintage German Tubular Chrome and Starburst Glass Pendant Hanging Lights

Located in London, England

1970s German chrome and glass hanging ceiling pendant lights. The individual pendants have been

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

Materials

Chrome, Wire

Pair of Spherical Cocoon Pendant Lights Featuring Wavy Structure, Germany 1970s
Pair of Spherical Cocoon Pendant Lights Featuring Wavy Structure, Germany 1970s

Pair of Spherical Cocoon Pendant Lights Featuring Wavy Structure, Germany 1970s

By Goldkant Leuchten, Friedel Wauer

Located in Milano, IT

Friedel Wauer and manufactured in Germany, are truly exceptional. Measuring approximately 30cm in

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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Resin

Pendant Clear Bubble Lights by Helena Tynell, for Limburg Glashutte, Germany
Pendant Clear Bubble Lights by Helena Tynell, for Limburg Glashutte, Germany

Pendant Clear Bubble Lights by Helena Tynell, for Limburg Glashutte, Germany

By Helena Tynell and Heinrich Gantenbrink, Glashütte Limburg

Located in Antwerp, BE

By Helena Tynell for the editor Glashütte Limburg in the 1960s. Art molded glass in clear bubble shape in combination with a metal chrome tube. Diameter glass shade 20 cm. Four piece...

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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Chrome

Set of Three Mid Century Orange Glazed Ceramic Pendant Lights, Germany, 1970's
Set of Three Mid Century Orange Glazed Ceramic Pendant Lights, Germany, 1970's

Set of Three Mid Century Orange Glazed Ceramic Pendant Lights, Germany, 1970's

Located in Bedford Hills, NY

Three vibrant orange glazed ceramic Mid-Century modern pendant lights from Germany, circa 1970

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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Ceramic

German Clear Glass Hanging Lights, 1970
German Clear Glass Hanging Lights, 1970

German Clear Glass Hanging Lights, 1970

By Peill & Putzler

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Timeless clear glass pendant by Peill & Putzler, wave pattern on the underside of an 10.0" globe

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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Chrome

Brown Metal Vintage Industrial Pendant Wall Lights
Brown Metal Vintage Industrial Pendant Wall Lights

Brown Metal Vintage Industrial Pendant Wall Lights

Located in Amsterdam, NL

Industrial metal light. Suitable as wall and pendant light. Weight 3.0 kg / 6.6 lb Priced per

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Mid-20th Century German Industrial Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal

Black Vintage Industrial Metal Pendant Wall Lights
Black Vintage Industrial Metal Pendant Wall Lights

Black Vintage Industrial Metal Pendant Wall Lights

Located in Amsterdam, NL

Industrial metal light. Suitable as wall and pendant light. Weight 3.0 kg / 6.6 lb Priced per

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Mid-20th Century German Industrial Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal

Globe Pendant Lights in Pressed Glass and Brass, Germany, 1960s, Set of 3
Globe Pendant Lights in Pressed Glass and Brass, Germany, 1960s, Set of 3

Globe Pendant Lights in Pressed Glass and Brass, Germany, 1960s, Set of 3

Located in Esbjerg, DK

A matching trio of spherical pendant lamps fashioned out of pressed clear glass set in a solid

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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

1 of 2 Iron and Clear Glass Pendant Lights by Limburg, Germany, 1960s
1 of 2 Iron and Clear Glass Pendant Lights by Limburg, Germany, 1960s

1 of 2 Iron and Clear Glass Pendant Lights by Limburg, Germany, 1960s

By Glashütte Limburg

Located in Aachen, NRW

Minimalist iron and clear glass pendant light manufactured by Limburg Glashu¨tte, Germany, circa

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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Glass

Metal Vintage Industrial Film Studio Pendant Lights
Metal Vintage Industrial Film Studio Pendant Lights

Metal Vintage Industrial Film Studio Pendant Lights

Located in Amsterdam, NL

Metal film light. Space for 6 x E27/E26 bulbs. Weight: 8.20 kg / 18.1 lb Priced per individual item. All lamps have been made suitable by international standards for incandesc...

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Mid-20th Century German Industrial Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal

German Black Enamel Factory Lights, circa 1930
German Black Enamel Factory Lights, circa 1930

German Black Enamel Factory Lights, circa 1930

By Bauhaus

Located in Almelo, NL

15 German factory lights in the Bauhaus style. Enameled spun steel reflector with lacquered steel

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Vintage 1920s German Bauhaus Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Enamel

Black Vintage Industrial Metal Pendant Wall Lights (7x)
Black Vintage Industrial Metal Pendant Wall Lights (7x)

Black Vintage Industrial Metal Pendant Wall Lights (7x)

Located in Amsterdam, NL

Industrial metal light. Suitable as wall and pendant light. Weight 3.0 kg / 6.6 lb All lamps

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Mid-20th Century German Industrial Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal

Bauhaus Pendant Lights, circa 1920s
Bauhaus Pendant Lights, circa 1920s

Bauhaus Pendant Lights, circa 1920s

Located in Gloucester, GB

Bauhaus pendant lights, circa 1920s - Price is for the pair - Vitreous black enamel - Takes

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Vintage 1920s German Bauhaus Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Enamel

Three Large Staff  Pendant Lights
Three Large Staff  Pendant Lights

Three Large Staff Pendant Lights

Located in Los Angeles, CA

three pendant lights brushed brass and heavy molded glass can hang individually or

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Vintage 1970s German Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Glass

Three Large Staff Pendant Lights
Three Large Staff Pendant Lights

Three Large Staff Pendant Lights

By Staff Leuchten

Located in Los Angeles, CA

three pendant lights by Staff brushed brass and heavy molded glass can hang

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Vintage 1960s German Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Glass

Very Big Doria Pendant Light + 2 Sconce, Vintage Doria Pedant Light
Very Big Doria Pendant Light + 2 Sconce, Vintage Doria Pedant Light

Very Big Doria Pendant Light + 2 Sconce, Vintage Doria Pedant Light

By Doria Leuchten Germany

Located in Bastogne, BE

Three-piece set: big pendant light and 2 lamps (sconces). The price is for set of 3 piece

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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal

Early Two Part Opaline Pendant, Germany circa 1920
Early Two Part Opaline Pendant, Germany circa 1920

Early Two Part Opaline Pendant, Germany circa 1920

Located in Culver City, CA

Germany, 1920 Two part opaline pendant with brass hardware. 12”dia x 12”h Ref. L5171 $ 3,400

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Vintage 1920s German Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

East German Bakelite Conical Factory Lights, circa 1950s
East German Bakelite Conical Factory Lights, circa 1950s

East German Bakelite Conical Factory Lights, circa 1950s

Located in Gloucester, GB

East German bakelite conical factory lights, circa 1950s Product code #OA476 - Price is per

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Vintage 1950s German Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

Antique German Shed Antler Chandelier with Four Lights
Antique German Shed Antler Chandelier with Four Lights

Antique German Shed Antler Chandelier with Four Lights

Located in Houston, TX

Antique chandelier from Germany made from shed antlers. Circa 1900. Newly rewired for the US with

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Antique Early 1900s German Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Antler

Bauhaus Industrial Pendant Lights, circa 1930s
Bauhaus Industrial Pendant Lights, circa 1930s

Bauhaus Industrial Pendant Lights, circa 1930s

By Bauhaus

Located in Gloucester, GB

Bauhaus industrial pendant lights, circa 1930s. - Price is per light (2 available) - Vitreous

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Vintage 1930s German Bauhaus Chandeliers and Pendants

Opaline Globe Pendant Lights, circa 1930s
Opaline Globe Pendant Lights, circa 1930s

Opaline Globe Pendant Lights, circa 1930s

Located in Gloucester, GB

Opaline globe pendant lights, circa 1930s - Price is per light - White opaline glass - Copper

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Vintage 1930s German Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Opaline Glass

Paul Secon Colored Pendant Lights, 1960s
Paul Secon Colored Pendant Lights, 1960s

Paul Secon Colored Pendant Lights, 1960s

By Paul Secon, Sompex

Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest

Midcentury acrylic chandelier designed by Paul Secon for Sompex consisting of three colored pendant

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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Nylon, Acrylic, Lucite

Gilded Brass & Glass Palwa Pendant Lights
Gilded Brass & Glass Palwa Pendant Lights

Gilded Brass & Glass Palwa Pendant Lights

By Palwa

Located in Vienna, AT

Beautiful Palwa pendant lights in excellent condition comprised of gilded brass rings and smooth

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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

2 Art Déco Pendant Lights, 1930s
2 Art Déco Pendant Lights, 1930s

2 Art Déco Pendant Lights, 1930s

Located in Schwerin, MV

2 elegant Bauhaus pendant lights with chrome-plated/nickel-plated suspension and stepped

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Vintage 1930s German Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

1940 industrial European enamel pendant lights
1940 industrial European enamel pendant lights

1940 industrial European enamel pendant lights

Located in Surrey, BC

A very nice grouping of Euro industrial lights rewired and adapted for North American standards

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Vintage 1940s German Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Aluminum, Enamel

Green Metal Vintage Industrial Pendant Lights
Green Metal Vintage Industrial Pendant Lights

Green Metal Vintage Industrial Pendant Lights

Located in Amsterdam, NL

green metal Industrial pendant. Weight: 0.8 kg / 1.8 lb Priced per individual item. All lamps

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Mid-20th Century German Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

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German Pendant Lights For Sale on 1stDibs

Find a variety of German pendant lights available on 1stDibs. The range of distinct German pendant lights — often made from metal, glass and brass — can elevate any home. There are 1394 antique and vintage German pendant lights for sale at 1stDibs, while we also have 196 modern editions to choose from as well. German pendant lights have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. There are many kinds of German pendant lights to choose from, but at 1stDibs, mid-century modern, industrial and modern German pendant lights are of considerable interest. There have been many well-made German pendant lights over the years, but those made by Glashütte Limburg, Peill & Putzler and Doria Leuchten Germany are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are German Pendant Lights?

The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $1,970, while they’re typically $96 on the low end and $289,122 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 chandeliers and pendant lights are popular in many interiors today.

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

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

Chandeliers have evolved over time, but their classic elegance has remained unchanged.

Not only will the right chandelier prove impressive in a given room, but it can also offer a certain sense of practicality. These fixtures can easily illuminate an entire space, while their elevated position prevents them from creating glare or straining one’s eyes.

Certain materials, like glass, can complement naturally lit settings without stealing the show. Brass, on the other hand, can introduce an alluring, warm glow. While LEDs have earned a bad reputation for their perceived harsh bluish lights and a loss of brightness over their life span, the right design choices can help harness their lighting potential and create the perfect mood. A careful approach to lighting can transform your room into a peaceful and cozy nook, ideal for napping, reading or working.

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

The versatility and variability of these lighting staples mean that, when it comes to finding something like the perfect chandelier, you’ll never be left hanging. From the natural world-inspired designs of the Art Nouveau era to the classic beauty of Paul Ferrante's fixtures, there is a style for every room.

With designs for pendant lights and chandeliers across eras, colors and materials, you’ll never run out of options to explore on 1stDibs — shop a collection today that includes antique Art Deco chandeliers, Stilnovo chandeliers, Baccarat chandeliers and more.

Questions About German Pendant Lights
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    Mini pendant lights are scaled-down versions of pendant lights that dangle from an overhead support. Unique mini-pendant lights are a wonderful way to set the ambiance for an entire space because they dangle in mid-air. On 1stDibs, shop vintage and antique pendant lights.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021
    A swag pendant light is a fixture that hangs from the ceiling and provides an often inexpensive light source while taking up very little space. Swag pendant lights take up little space — the fixture is typically a bare or shaded socket that is suspended from the ceiling by way of a robust metal chain or cord. A swag pendant also offers a variety of installation options and can enhance the overall look of the room. Shop a range of antique and vintage swag pendant lighting on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    The difference between pendant lights and chandeliers is not complicated. In terms of both style and function, chandeliers are not that different from pendant lights. The difference between a chandelier and pendant light is not how they look but rather the way in which they hang. Chandeliers are suspended with multiple branches that hold many bulbs while pendants typically dangle from one central cord or chain. Chandeliers tend to be more intricate and fancier, so if you're looking for something luxurious, then this might work best. With pendants, you’re likely to find a variety of examples in minimalistic modern styles; these would make great additions to any office space because of their versatility like being able to turn them on/off with ease. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique and vintage pendant lights and chandeliers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 30, 2024
    Here are what the parts of a pendant light are called: The part that attaches to the ceiling is the mounting strap, and the canopy is the part that covers it. A chain usually connects the canopy to the rest of the light at a point called the hanging loop. At the end of the chain is the socket that holds the pendant light's bulb. On many pendants, a shade surrounds the bulb and diffuses light to soften the illumination produced by the fixtures. Shop a range of pendant lights on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    Where you hang a pendant light over a kitchen sink is largely a matter of personal preference. If you're installing a new light fixture, consider where you most need task lighting. You may find it better to hang the lamp off to one side to illuminate a food prep area. Generally, there should be 35 to 40 inches of space between the bottom of the pendant and the countertop to allow for adequate clearance. On 1stDibs, find a collection of pendant lights.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 17, 2023
    Yes, glass pendant lights get dusty. However, all lighting fixtures will eventually gather dust. Regularly wiping your pendant lights can reduce the presence of dust. Shop a variety of glass pendant lights on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023
    Yes, you can put a pendant light above a kitchen sink. However, if you don’t already have a light receptacle in place, you may need to hire a professional electrician to run wiring to the area. Also, ensure that there is at least 30 to 36 inches of clearance below the light, so you can stand at the sink. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of pendant lights.