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Large Scale Moroccan Pendant Chandelier, Clear Glass
Large Scale Moroccan Pendant Chandelier, Clear Glass

Large Scale Moroccan Pendant Chandelier, Clear Glass

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Large scale Moroccan, Moorish style chandelier. Clear glass Moroccan light fixture, wired with a

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20th Century Moroccan Moorish Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Pair of Large Scale Iron and Crystal Chandeliers
Pair of Large Scale Iron and Crystal Chandeliers

Pair of Large Scale Iron and Crystal Chandeliers

Located in Dallas, TX

Impressive pair of large scale French style iron and crystal chandeliers.

Category

Early 2000s Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Iron

Large Scale Forged Iron and Carved Wood Chandelier
Large Scale Forged Iron and Carved Wood Chandelier

Large Scale Forged Iron and Carved Wood Chandelier

Located in Chireno, TX

Large scale forged iron and carved chandelier (circa 1780-1830) in Louis XVI style. Central body

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Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Iron

Large-Scale Tôle Peinte Chandelier, France, circa 1900
Large-Scale Tôle Peinte Chandelier, France, circa 1900

Large-Scale Tôle Peinte Chandelier, France, circa 1900

Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse

Very lovely and rare large polycromed iron chandelier, in delightful muted greens, yellows and reds

Category

Early 20th Century French Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Iron

Large Scale Hollywood Regency Faux Bamboo Chandelier, 2nd Available
Large Scale Hollywood Regency Faux Bamboo Chandelier, 2nd Available

Large Scale Hollywood Regency Faux Bamboo Chandelier, 2nd Available

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Large Scale Hollywood Regency Faux Bamboo Chandelier, Graceful gilt metal faux bamboo center with

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20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Two Giltwood and Tole Eight-Arm Chandeliers of Large Scale
Two Giltwood and Tole Eight-Arm Chandeliers of Large Scale

Two Giltwood and Tole Eight-Arm Chandeliers of Large Scale

Located in Buchanan, MI

One pair of giltwood and tole eight-arm chandeliers of large-scale. Newly wired and ready for

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20th Century Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Tôle

Large Scale Brass Chandelier in the Manner of Tommi Parzinger
Large Scale Brass Chandelier in the Manner of Tommi Parzinger

Large Scale Brass Chandelier in the Manner of Tommi Parzinger

By Tommi Parzinger

Located in Atlanta, GA

Large Scale Brass Chandelier in the manner of Tommi Parzinger, American, circa 1950s. It has been

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Hollywood Regency Large Scale Italian Tole Lotus Flower And Leaf Chandelier
Hollywood Regency Large Scale Italian Tole Lotus Flower And Leaf Chandelier

Hollywood Regency Large Scale Italian Tole Lotus Flower And Leaf Chandelier

Located in Kennesaw, GA

This is a rare piece! It is a large scale Hollywood Regency Era Italian tole chandelier with lotus

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Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Large Scale Japanese Lights
Large Scale Japanese Lights

Large Scale Japanese Lights

By Yuri Kinoshita

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Two "Saiun" lamps made from Japanese hand made paper. Each one is slightly different in size. SOLD SEPARATELY. Left:32x22x12H Right 30x24x12H

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20th Century American Chandeliers and Pendants

Large-Scale French Gilt-Iron 8-Light Chandelier with Foliate Vines
Large-Scale French Gilt-Iron 8-Light Chandelier with Foliate Vines

Large-Scale French Gilt-Iron 8-Light Chandelier with Foliate Vines

Located in San Francisco, CA

The center support adorned with scrolling floral and foliate vines and 8 candlearms.

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Early 20th Century French French Provincial Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Iron

Large-Scale Glass Bell Jar
Large-Scale Glass Bell Jar

Large-Scale Glass Bell Jar

Located in Douglas Manor, NY

#1-2816 A large-scale bell jar glass havong a five lights cluster.

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Vintage 1980s Indian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Large Scale Architectural Cantilever Stilnovo Style Pendant
Large Scale Architectural Cantilever Stilnovo Style Pendant

Large Scale Architectural Cantilever Stilnovo Style Pendant

By Stilnovo

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Dramatic large-scale three light pendant with reflecting shield and Stilnovo style double shade

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and...

Large Scale Architectural Cantilever Stilnovo Style Pendant
Large Scale Architectural Cantilever Stilnovo Style Pendant

Large Scale Architectural Cantilever Stilnovo Style Pendant

By Stilnovo

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Dramatic large-scale three-light pendant with reflecting dome shield and Stilnovo style double

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and...

Materials

Brass

Greenfield Hill Pharmacy, Fairfield CT Large-Scale Bronze Pendant Fixture
Greenfield Hill Pharmacy, Fairfield CT Large-Scale Bronze Pendant Fixture

Greenfield Hill Pharmacy, Fairfield CT Large-Scale Bronze Pendant Fixture

Located in Bridgeport, CT

Antique Greenfield Hill Pharmacy, Fairfield CT large-scale bronze pendant fixture with eagle, An

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Antique Late 19th Century American American Classical Chandeliers and Pe...

Materials

Bronze

Large Counter Weight Chandelier by Paavo Tynell
Large Counter Weight Chandelier by Paavo Tynell

Large Counter Weight Chandelier by Paavo Tynell

By Paavo Tynell

Located in San Francisco, CA

A large-scale counter weight chandelier by Paavo Tynell for Taito Oy. The perforated shade is in

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Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Large Amber and Brass Murano Triedri Chandelier
Large Amber and Brass Murano Triedri Chandelier

Large Amber and Brass Murano Triedri Chandelier

Located in Kilmarnock, VA

A dramatic and large-scale Murano chandelier composed of cascading tiers of hand-formed triedri

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

Materials

Brass

Large French Directoire Style Alabaster Chandelier Pendant Light
Large French Directoire Style Alabaster Chandelier Pendant Light

Large French Directoire Style Alabaster Chandelier Pendant Light

Located in Palm Springs, CA

Large scale alabaster pendant light or chandelier with aged patinated brass fittings in the

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Vintage 1960s European Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Alabaster, Brass

Large Eight-Arm Brass Chandelier in the Style of Paavo Tynell
Large Eight-Arm Brass Chandelier in the Style of Paavo Tynell

Large Eight-Arm Brass Chandelier in the Style of Paavo Tynell

By Paavo Tynell

Located in Rochester, NY

A large scale flowing eight-arm brass chandelier with expansive leaf design at center and floral

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

Materials

Brass, Tin

Large White Alabaster Pendant Chandelier with Black Veining, Sweden, circa 1920
Large White Alabaster Pendant Chandelier with Black Veining, Sweden, circa 1920

Large White Alabaster Pendant Chandelier with Black Veining, Sweden, circa 1920

Located in Barntrup, DE

-like translucency. A striking, large-scale Scandinavian alabaster chandelier, celebrated for its ice

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Vintage 1920s Swedish Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Alabaster, Brass, Bronze

English Rectangular Chandelier
English Rectangular Chandelier

English Rectangular Chandelier

Located in Dallas, TX

19th century English large scale bronze and crystal rectangular chandelier, circa 1880. The

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Antique 19th Century Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

Modernist Pendant Chandelier
Modernist Pendant Chandelier

Modernist Pendant Chandelier

By Stilnovo

Located in Rochester, NY

A large scale mid 20th century modernist chandelier with five elongated semi-opaque white glass

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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Silver Gilt Eight-Arm Chandelier
Silver Gilt Eight-Arm Chandelier

Silver Gilt Eight-Arm Chandelier

Located in Locust Valley, NY

Elegant large-scaled silver gilt eight-arm chandelier. Carved wood, eight candles surround a

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Mid-20th Century American Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Giltwood

Gold Murano Glass Waterfall Chandelier
Gold Murano Glass Waterfall Chandelier

Gold Murano Glass Waterfall Chandelier

Located in Dallas, TX

Gorgeous gold Murano glass waterfall chandelier. Large scale on this one and the glass just

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Murano Glass

4' Diameter Pewter Masterpiece Chandelier
4' Diameter Pewter Masterpiece Chandelier

4' Diameter Pewter Masterpiece Chandelier

Located in BENSENVILLE, IL

Unique large-scale transitional pewter chandelier. Although this fine chandelier has a diameter of

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1990s Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Art Deco Stepped Skyscraper Chandelier
Art Deco Stepped Skyscraper Chandelier

Art Deco Stepped Skyscraper Chandelier

Located in New York, NY

Large Scale Art Deco Skyscraper Chandelier, 48" long x 12" diameter. fixture itself is 18" long

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Vintage 1930s Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Monumental Scrolling Shell Chandelier, 8 Arm
Monumental Scrolling Shell Chandelier, 8 Arm

Monumental Scrolling Shell Chandelier, 8 Arm

Located in Kennesaw, GA

This is amazing! This is a large scale scrolling shell chandelier with 8 arms. It is in working

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Vintage 1980s Philippine Rococo Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Post Modern Italian Camer Glass Chandelier
Post Modern Italian Camer Glass Chandelier

Post Modern Italian Camer Glass Chandelier

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Impressive Italian Camer glass chandelier. Large scale clear prisms sit in ascending formation from

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Vintage 1980s Italian Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

1920's Opaline Murano Glass Chandelier
1920's Opaline Murano Glass Chandelier

1920's Opaline Murano Glass Chandelier

Located in San Francisco, CA

An exceptional large scale opaline color Murano glass chandelier. Completely cleaned and re-wired

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Early 20th Century Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Blown Glass

Brass Alabaster Chandelier Pendant Ceiling Light
Brass Alabaster Chandelier Pendant Ceiling Light

Brass Alabaster Chandelier Pendant Ceiling Light

Located in Palm Springs, CA

Sleek larger scale carved alabaster chandelier with 3-light and brass finish hardware fittings

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Vintage 1980s European Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Alabaster, Metal

Impressive Venini Eight-Tiered Cascading Murano Chandelier
Impressive Venini Eight-Tiered Cascading Murano Chandelier

Impressive Venini Eight-Tiered Cascading Murano Chandelier

By Venini

Located in Pound Ridge, NY

Large-scale cascading waterfall chandelier with Murano glass triedri and four interior light

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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Murano Glass

Ribbed Saucer Pendant Chandelier by Heifetz Rotoflex
Ribbed Saucer Pendant Chandelier by Heifetz Rotoflex

Ribbed Saucer Pendant Chandelier by Heifetz Rotoflex

By Heifetz Rotaflex

Located in Rochester, NY

A large-scale ribbed saucer shaped pendant chandelier by Heifetz Rotoflex ( Rotaflex ) with top

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

Materials

Plastic

Grand Italian Wood & Iron Pricket Candle Chandelier
Grand Italian Wood & Iron Pricket Candle Chandelier

Grand Italian Wood & Iron Pricket Candle Chandelier

Located in Mt Kisco, NY

A large scale Italian Provincial Chandelier with a carved and painted wood center and 8 iron arms

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Antique 19th Century Italian Country Chandeliers and Pendants

Monumental Seven-Tier Camer Glass Chandelier, circa 1970
Monumental Seven-Tier Camer Glass Chandelier, circa 1970

Monumental Seven-Tier Camer Glass Chandelier, circa 1970

By Camer Glass

Located in Kilmarnock, VA

Stunning seven-tier chandelier by Venini for Camer. Great scale, usually the larger Murano

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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Blown Glass

Venini for Camer Five-Tier Tronchi Tube Chandelier
Venini for Camer Five-Tier Tronchi Tube Chandelier

Venini for Camer Five-Tier Tronchi Tube Chandelier

By Camer Glass, Venini

Located in New York, NY

Large-scale Italian midcentury five-tier chandelier with textured glass tronchi tubes suspended on

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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Murano Glass

Louis XVI Style Two Tier Bronze & Crystal Chandelier
Louis XVI Style Two Tier Bronze & Crystal Chandelier

Louis XVI Style Two Tier Bronze & Crystal Chandelier

Located in Atlanta, GA

Large scale two-tier basket chandelier in the Louis XVI style, having a bronze-tone frame hung with

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20th Century Italian Louis XVI Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Bronze

Monumental 96-inch 1920s Bronze Iron Bank Chandelier
Monumental 96-inch 1920s Bronze Iron Bank Chandelier

Monumental 96-inch 1920s Bronze Iron Bank Chandelier

Located in New York, NY

Large scale 36 light chandelier from The First National Bank in Huntingdon, PA. This chandelier is

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Vintage 1920s American Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Bronze, Wrought Iron

Huge Directoire Style French Alabaster Chandelier Pendant Light
Huge Directoire Style French Alabaster Chandelier Pendant Light

Huge Directoire Style French Alabaster Chandelier Pendant Light

Located in Palm Springs, CA

Impressive large scale alabaster pendant chandelier with 6 lights and brass antiqued fittings in

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Vintage 1970s European Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Alabaster, Brass

Zig Zag Gaetano Sciolari Modernist Brass, Chrome Chandelier, 1960s
Zig Zag Gaetano Sciolari Modernist Brass, Chrome Chandelier, 1960s

Zig Zag Gaetano Sciolari Modernist Brass, Chrome Chandelier, 1960s

By Gaetano Sciolari

Located in Antwerp, BE

Large scale chrome and brass chandelier by Gaetano Sciolari zig zag design body with 21 lights

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass, Chrome

Pair of Massive Hand-Wrought Iron Twelve-Arm Pineapple Chandeliers
Pair of Massive Hand-Wrought Iron Twelve-Arm Pineapple Chandeliers

Pair of Massive Hand-Wrought Iron Twelve-Arm Pineapple Chandeliers

Located in Palm Beach, FL

A pair of very large scale hand wrought iron pineapple chandeliers in the original finish, with 12

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Vintage 1940s French Arts and Crafts Chandeliers and Pendants

Vintage 1960s Architectural Italian Enamel and Brass Chandelier, Stilnovo Style
Vintage 1960s Architectural Italian Enamel and Brass Chandelier, Stilnovo Style

Vintage 1960s Architectural Italian Enamel and Brass Chandelier, Stilnovo Style

By Stilnovo

Located in North Miami, FL

All original - this very large scale five cone chandelier with up-lights and down-lights has been

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Aluminum, Brass, Enamel

‘Atlantis’ Black Nickel Chain Chandelier by Barlas Baylar for Terzani
‘Atlantis’ Black Nickel Chain Chandelier by Barlas Baylar for Terzani

‘Atlantis’ Black Nickel Chain Chandelier by Barlas Baylar for Terzani

By Sergio Terzani, Barlas Baylar

Located in Glasgow, GB

celebrated large-scale designer chandeliers, exemplifying the finest in modern decorative arts and luxury

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass, Nickel

Mid-Century Modernist Seven Tier Tronchi Chandelier in Transparent Murano Glass
Mid-Century Modernist Seven Tier Tronchi Chandelier in Transparent Murano Glass

Mid-Century Modernist Seven Tier Tronchi Chandelier in Transparent Murano Glass

Located in New York, NY

This refined and large scale modernist tronchi chandelier was realized in Murano, Italy- the island

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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Murano Glass

Sorenthia Grand Mid-Century Modern Brass Chandelier, Studio DUNN Floor Model
Sorenthia Grand Mid-Century Modern Brass Chandelier, Studio DUNN Floor Model

Sorenthia Grand Mid-Century Modern Brass Chandelier, Studio DUNN Floor Model

By Studio DUNN, Studio DUNN (Workshop/Studio)

Located in Rumford, RI

This large-scale, modern chandelier makes a statement with bold lines and angles. Inspired by

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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers an...

Materials

Metal, Brass, Steel

Large 1960s Modern 'Ribbons' Pendant Light Fixture after Max Sauze
Large 1960s Modern 'Ribbons' Pendant Light Fixture after Max Sauze

Large 1960s Modern 'Ribbons' Pendant Light Fixture after Max Sauze

By Max Sauze

Located in Brooklyn, NY

A large-scale, modernist chandelier by Lightolier comprising a spherical network of bent and folded

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Sheet Metal

Large Scale Chandelier by Mazzega
Large Scale Chandelier by Mazzega

Large Scale Chandelier by Mazzega

By Mazzega

Located in New York, NY

Gorgeous and grand chandelier, with four tiers of textured glass cylinders. Glass alternates

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Monumental Black Chandelier
Monumental Black Chandelier

Monumental Black Chandelier

Located in New York, NY

Incredible, large scale chandelier completely rendered in black glass. Classic Venetian styling

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Vintage 1970s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Glass

Large Cascading Chandelier by Flavio Poli for Seguso
Large Cascading Chandelier by Flavio Poli for Seguso

Large Cascading Chandelier by Flavio Poli for Seguso

Located in New York, NY

Beautiful, large scale chandelier by Flavio Poli for Seguso, c 1950. Vase-shaped, blown ornaments

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Vintage 1950s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Glass

Paavo Tynell Chandelier
Paavo Tynell Chandelier

Paavo Tynell Chandelier

By Paavo Tynell

Located in New York, NY

Large Scale Chandelier by Paavo Tynell. Brass, blown glass. Oversized glass shades blown by Gunnel

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Vintage 1940s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Monumental "Cinelli" Chandelier by Alexandre Logé
Monumental "Cinelli" Chandelier by Alexandre Logé

Monumental "Cinelli" Chandelier by Alexandre Logé

By Alexandre Logé

Located in New York, NY

Incredible, large scale chandelier of hammered bronze. Handmade with 9 lights, silk shades and

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21st Century and Contemporary French Chandeliers and Pendants

Impressive Hanging Fixture by Reggiani
Impressive Hanging Fixture by Reggiani

Impressive Hanging Fixture by Reggiani

Located in New York, NY

Large scale chandelier with twelve chromed trumpet-shaped light sources stemming out at varying

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Vintage 1970s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Pair of Exceptional Chandeliers by Fontana Arte
Pair of Exceptional Chandeliers by Fontana Arte

Pair of Exceptional Chandeliers by Fontana Arte

Located in New York, NY

Striking, Large Scale Chandeliers. Applied Glass Diamond Shapes w/ Rough Cut Edges & Frosted Faces

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Vintage 1950s Italian Table Lamps

Large-Scale "Dandelion" Chandelier
Large-Scale "Dandelion" Chandelier

Large-Scale "Dandelion" Chandelier

Located in New York, NY

Custom-made fixture of exceptional quality. Features 28 Edison sockets and 180 arms with crystal balls at the tips. Entirely made of nickeled metal with a polished finish, and create...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and...

Large Scale "Dandelion" Chandelier
Large Scale "Dandelion" Chandelier

Large Scale "Dandelion" Chandelier

Located in New York, NY

Custom made fixture of exceptional quality. Features 28 edison sockets and 180 arms with crystal balls at the tips. Entirely made of solid brass with a polished finish, and creates...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

7 foot by 6 foot  Parisian Art Nouveau Restaurant Chandelier
7 foot by 6 foot  Parisian Art Nouveau Restaurant Chandelier

7 foot by 6 foot Parisian Art Nouveau Restaurant Chandelier

Located in Encino, CA

always unique and the quality is unmatched. We have other very large scale chandeliers we are bringing

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Early 20th Century French Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal, Wrought Iron

Large Scale Hanging Fixture by Mazzega
Large Scale Hanging Fixture by Mazzega

Large Scale Hanging Fixture by Mazzega

Located in New York, NY

Enormous and beautiful chandelier featuring petal-form pieces of clear & white glass. Very

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Vintage 1970s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Large Scale Globe Fixture by Mazzega
Large Scale Globe Fixture by Mazzega

Large Scale Globe Fixture by Mazzega

Located in New York, NY

Clear Glass Orb Form, with a layer of Brown Corrosion on Underside. Brass Mounts at top.

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Vintage 1970s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Large Scale Murano Glass  Hanging Fixture
Large Scale Murano Glass  Hanging Fixture

Large Scale Murano Glass Hanging Fixture

Located in New York, NY

Circular flush mount fixture with textured glass balls hanging from a metal disc. Well formed and proportioned, this light carries a strong presence.

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Vintage 1970s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

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Large Scale Chandelier For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal large scale chandelier for your home. Each large scale chandelier for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, brass and glass. If you’re shopping for a large scale chandelier, we have 129 options in-stock, while there are 5 modern editions to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer large scale chandelier, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. A large scale chandelier made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Hollywood Regency — is very popular. A well-made large scale chandelier has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Barovier&Toso, Mazzega Murano and Venini are consistently popular.

How Much is a Large Scale Chandelier?

Prices for a large scale chandelier can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $100 and can go as high as $98,500, while the average can fetch as much as $6,500.

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 Large Scale Chandelier
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023
    A large-scale photograph is a photo that is larger than standard sizes. The ability to produce these oversized images emerged in the 1980s, and artists like Cindy Sherman and Jeff Wall began to use them in their work. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of photographic art from some of the world's top galleries.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 13, 2024
    The famous artist known for the large-scale installation art called Aftermath of Obliteration of Eternity is Yayoi Kusama. The Japanese artist has a body of work that is exceptionally varied, ranging from graphic prints and paintings to polka-dot pumpkin sculptures, hypnotic collages, large-scale installations and fashion design. In 2009, in honor of her 80th birthday, she unveiled Aftermath of Obliteration of Eternity, a work composed of wood, metal, mirrors, plastic, acrylic paint and LED lighting. The piece is now a part of the collections of the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, in Houston, Texas. On 1stDibs, find a variety of Yayoi Kusama art.