Ceramic Brown Beige Pendant in style of Axella, Denmark 1960
Located in Rijssen, NL
With its beautiful shape, it offers a unique presence. This pendant light requires one E27 light bulb. We have matching pendants available, please notice images.
Ceramic
Mid-Century French White Mat Opaline Glass & Brass Pendant Lights
Located in Amsterdam, NL
French opaline glass Industrial pendant. Excluding light bulb. Mat outside, shine inside Weight 1.0 kg / 2.2 lb Priced per individual item.
Brass
1950s Torciglione blown Murano glass clear and white components ceiling light
Located in London, GB
This elegant pendant light is a perfect example of the magic of MURANO's art or glass making.
Blown Glass
Art Nouveau Chandelier, Bronze & Glass with Fruit Pendants, 19 Lights
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
In the center and underneath, decorated frosted glass sections conceal the interior of the structure, which houses 7 additional internal light bulbs. Stunning glass pendants adorn th...
Bronze
Arts & Crafts Brass Pendant with Glass Shade, 1900s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Rewired with one original socket for E-27 light bulb. This wonderful Arts & Crafts pendant is in very good original condition with minor wear consistent with age and use, preserving ...
Brass
Purple, Green and Yellow Murano Glass Pendant by VeArt, 1980s
By VeArt
Located in Rijssen, NL
Measurements: Diameter 25.6" (65 cm) x Height 33.46" (85 cm) Cleaned, well-wired and ready tu use. The pendant requires one E27 light bulb. The pendant will be wrapped with care for...
Brass
Achille Castiglioni Mid-Century Beige Round "Cocoon" Pendant, Italy 1960s
By Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni
Located in Roma, IT
The lamp has been professionally rewired and tested, is compatible with both US and EU/UK standards, and uses one standard E26/E27 light bulb. An iconic and timeless pendant, perfec...
Metal, Steel
Achille Castiglioni Large Beige "Cocoon" Round Pendant, Italy 1960s
By Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni
Located in Roma, IT
The round cocoon has a beautiful natural patina, and when lit, the effect is simply spectacular, casting a warm and welcoming glow. The pendant is wired and tested, compatible with ...
Metal, Steel
White French Opaline Milk Glass Shade Brass Pendant Lights
Located in Amsterdam, NL
French opaline glass industrial pendant. Excluding light bulb. Measure: Weight 1.0 kg / 2.2 lb riced per individual item.
Brass
Mid-Century Italian Pendant in Gilt Metal, Straw and GIass, 1970s
By Willy Rizzo
Located in Roma, IT
The lantern uses a single E26/E27 light bulb. A marvelous pendant light, perfect for elevating a Mid-Century Modern, Organic Modern, French Riviera, or Hollywood Regency interior wi...
Metal, Brass
Achille Castiglioni Large Mid-Century Beige Flower "Cocoon" Pendant, Italy 1960s
By Achille Castiglioni
Located in Roma, IT
It uses a single E26/E27 light bulb. A timeless pendant light, perfect for elevating a Mid-Century or Organic Modern interior.
Metal, Steel, Brass
Mid-Century "Marbled" Beige Cocoon Pendant by Castiglioni, Italy 1960s
By Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni
Located in Roma, IT
The pendant comes wired and tested, compatible with both US and EU/UK standards, it uses a single E26/27 light bulb.
Metal, Steel
Art Nouveau Pendant Lamp with Ultra Rare Milk Glass Shade, 1900s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Rewired with one original socket for E-27 light bulb. This wonderful Art Nouveau pendant lamp with ultra rare milk glass shade is in very good original condition with minor wear cons...
Brass
Hollywood Regency Pendant Lamp by Gaetano Sciolari for Palwa Germany, 1970s
By Gaetano Sciolari, Palwa
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Will be rewired with one original socket for E-27 light bulb. This wonderful Hollywood Regency pendant lamp by Gaetano Sciolari is in good original condition with minor wear consist...
Crystal, Brass
Achille Castiglioni Mid-Century Beige Round "Cocoon" Pendant, Italy 1960s
By Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni
Located in Roma, IT
This cocoon has a marvelous vintage beige patina that makes it incredibly charming and unique when lit. The pendant is wired and tested, compatible with both US and EU/UK standards, ...
Metal, Steel
$3,375Sale Price / item|25% Off
Art Deco Style White Milk Glass Octagon Shaped Chandelier, Pendant or Lantern
Located in Plainview, NY
The octagonal shaped pendant has a small door on the side of each for changing light bulbs.
Bronze
Pair Vintage Hivo Van Teal Mid Century Lucite Brass Elegant Hanging Pendants
By Hivo Van Teal
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
You can also replace the chain with modern white coated wiring The 3 light bulbs per pendant, screw into the lightbulb receptacles, hidden inside the conical white opaque glass bot...
Brass
Mid-Century Large Veined Beige Cocoon Pendant by Castiglioni, Italy 1960s
By Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni
Located in Roma, IT
When lit the effect is simply spectacular, with a soft and warm welcoming effect. The pendant comes wired and tested, compatible with both US and EU/UK standards, it uses a single ...
Metal, Steel
Red Murano Cased Glass and Brass Pendant Chandelier by Stilnovo, Italy 1950s
By Stilnovo
Located in Roma, IT
The pendant is already wired and tested and uses a large E27 light bulb.
Metal, Brass
$1,000Sale Price / item|58% Off
Art Deco Style White Milk Glass and Bronze Octagon Shape Pendant or Flush Mount
Located in Plainview, NY
The octagonal shaped pendant has a small door on the side of each for changing light bulbs.
Bronze
Moroccan Moorish Hanging Metal Lantern with Milky Glass
By Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
The Moroccan lantern has been rewired and has a small door on the side to change the light bulb. Handcrafted metal and glass pendant lantern by artisans in Morocco.
Metal
$1,800 / item
Stilnovo Copper Pendants
By Stilnovo
Located in Inglewood, CA
Single E26 medium based light socket per pendant Light bulb included. Priced individually.
Copper
Wonderful Italian Beaded Gilt Baguès Blown Glass Lantern Pendant Pair Chandelier
Located in Roslyn, NY
A wonderful pair Italian beaded gold gilt Baguès style flower blown glass lantern single light 100 watt Edison bulb pendant chandelier adorned with sprays of flower crystals througho...
Crystal
Introspective, Oil Painting
By David Thelen
Located in San Francisco, CA
Artist CommentsAn interior scene shows a warm orange glow coming from a pendant light bulb. Everyday objects become sculptural elements within the room, balancing geometric structure...
Oil
Large Brown and Beige Art Glass and Metal Hallway Lantern, France, 1920
Located in Barntrup, DE
One new socket for an E27 (E26) size light bulb. The pendant lantern is in good condition with slight signs of aging.
Metal
Rare 1970s Elsa Peretti Tiffany & Co. 18 Karat Gold Light Bulb Pendant Necklace
By Elsa Peretti
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A very rare, vintage 1970s 18K gold crystal light bulb pendant and chain necklace designed by Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co.
18k Gold, Gold
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.
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