Oxidized Copper Chandelier
Mid-Century Modern Oxidized Brass Brutalist Chandelier by Sorensen Denmark 1960s
By Holm Sørensen
Located in Antwerp, BE
Mid-Century Modern Brutalist chandelier, made in oxidized brass, stamped: Holm Sorensen in the
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Mid-20th Century Danish Brutalist Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass, Copper
H 10.63 in Dm 18.9 in
Vintage Industrial Copper and Reeded Glass Pendant Light
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage industrial copper pendant light with reeded glass. 20th century. Copper is oxidized as
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20th Century Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Copper
Rare Early 20th Century Copper Nautical Pendant Lamp, 1920s
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
glass that protects the bulb. The copper has oxidized over time and acquired this beautiful vintage
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Vintage 1920s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
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Copper
Nanny Still Copper and Glass Pendant Lamps set of Three
By RAAK, Nanny Still
Located in London, GB
Set of Tree amber glass pendant lamps made from blown glass & oxidized copper. They are all unique
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Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Copper
Nanny Still Copper and Amber Glass Pendant Lamps Set of Five
By RAAK, Nanny Still
Located in London, GB
Set of five cone shape amber glass pendant lamps made from blown glass & oxidized copper. They are
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Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Copper
Tom Dixon Step Beat Tall White Pendant Light Fixture, Copper, Contemporary UK
By Tom Dixon
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Tom Dixon step beat tall white pendant light fixture, copper, contemporary, UK. Rare, Gorgeous
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Minimalist Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Copper
Original 1970s Space Age Staff Pendant Lamp with Copper Shade in Mint Condition
By Staff Leuchten
Located in München, DE
condition.
No bumps or dents, the copper is not oxidized, everything is very clean.
With original staff
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Vintage 1970s German Space Age Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Copper
H 8.67 in Dm 15.75 in
Stunning 1970s Pop Art Extra Large Lamp with Copper Discs Arranged as a Grape
Located in München, DE
see that in a hanging state. The copper discs are not oxidized and all in good condition. Not bent
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Vintage 1960s European Space Age Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Copper
Pair of 19th Century English Lanterns
Located in MADRID, ES
comparison with their contemporaries. The copper has oxidized to a beautiful shade of green, characteristic
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Antique Mid-19th Century English Gothic Revival Chandeliers and Pendants
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Floating Frames Shade L
By Kiki & Joost, Kiki van Eijk
Located in Eindhoven, NL
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Finishes: Brass, brass sandblasted, copper, copper sandblasted, copper oxidized, copper sulphur, copper
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21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum
Floating Frames Shade M
By Kiki & Joost, Kiki van Eijk
Located in Eindhoven, NL
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Finishes: Brass, brass sandblasted, copper, copper sandblasted, copper oxidized, copper Sulphur, copper
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21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum
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By Peter Behrens
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Located in Lowestoft, GB
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Nanny Still McKinney Brutalist Cone Shaped Ceiling Light by RAAK, 1960s
By RAAK, Nanny Still McKinney
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Group of Five Copper and Glass Pendant Lamps by Nanny Still for Raak
By RAAK, Nanny Still
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Craftsman Copper-Plated Triangle Pendant
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Simple Gas Chandelier with a Twist (or 3), c1905
Located in Portland, OR
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Located in New York, NY
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Pendant Lamp Nanny Still McKinney for RAAK, Amsterdam, 1960s
By Nanny Still McKinney
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Cochlea Ceiling Fixture
By Fragiskos Bitros
Located in London, GB
dimensions.
Led spot lights.
Under request available also in:
Leaf of gold oxidized.
Leaf of copper
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"Happiness" Ceiling Fixture, Handmade Item
By Fragiskos Bitros
Located in London, GB
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Available in leaf of gold, leaf of
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Oxidized Copper Chandelier For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal oxidized copper chandelier for your home. Each oxidized copper chandelier for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, copper and glass. If you’re shopping for a oxidized copper chandelier, we have 7 options in-stock, while there are 8 modern editions to choose from as well. Your living room may not be complete without a oxidized copper chandelier — find older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right oxidized copper chandelier, those designed in Arts and Crafts, mid-century modern and modern styles are of considerable interest. Omer Arbel, Kiki van Eijk and Nanny Still each produced at least one beautiful oxidized copper chandelier that is worth considering.
How Much is a Oxidized Copper Chandelier?
A oxidized copper chandelier can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $2,304, while the lowest priced sells for $600 and the highest can go for as much as $8,920.
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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