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Italian Golden and Silver Color Palm Leaf Four-Light Ceiling Lamp, 1960s
Italian Golden and Silver Color Palm Leaf Four-Light Ceiling Lamp, 1960s

Italian Golden and Silver Color Palm Leaf Four-Light Ceiling Lamp, 1960s

Located in Barntrup, DE

Adorable Hollywood Regency style Italian golden and silver color patinated metal palm leaf ceiling

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Hollywood Regency Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Palm Leaves Chandelier Murano Glass and Brass
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Palm Leaves Chandelier Murano Glass and Brass

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Palm Leaves Chandelier Murano Glass and Brass

By Maestri Vetrai

Located in Puglia, Puglia

chandelier reproduces the crown of a palm tree. Rewired to European and US standards, equipped with E14 or

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Early 2000s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Modern Palm Leaves Big Chandelier Murano Glass and Brass, 1970s
Mid-Century Modern Palm Leaves Big Chandelier Murano Glass and Brass, 1970s

Mid-Century Modern Palm Leaves Big Chandelier Murano Glass and Brass, 1970s

By Maestri Muranesi

Located in Puglia, Puglia

. The chandelier reproduces the crown of a palm tree. We supply reducers for E12 USA bulbs. The minimum

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Palm Leaves Chandelier Murano Glass and Brass
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Palm Leaves Chandelier Murano Glass and Brass

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Palm Leaves Chandelier Murano Glass and Brass

Located in Puglia, Puglia

light bulbs. Each chandelier reproduces the crown of a palm tree and is wired to European and US

Category

Early 2000s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Large Art Deco Gilt Bronze Frosted Glass/ Palm Tree Hollywood Regency Chandelier
Large Art Deco Gilt Bronze Frosted Glass/ Palm Tree Hollywood Regency Chandelier

Large Art Deco Gilt Bronze Frosted Glass/ Palm Tree Hollywood Regency Chandelier

By Degué

Located in Coimbra, PT

chandelier. Fabulous Palm Tree Hollywood Regency with two layers and nine-light bulbs chandelier Measures

Category

Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Ayala Serfaty Signed Silk Pleated Palms 3 Sansa Chandelier by Aqua Creations
Ayala Serfaty Signed Silk Pleated Palms 3 Sansa Chandelier by Aqua Creations

Ayala Serfaty Signed Silk Pleated Palms 3 Sansa Chandelier by Aqua Creations

By Aqua Creations, Ayala Serfaty

Located in West Hartford, CT

Taking inspiration directly from nature, this Palms 3 lite Sansa chandelier by Ayala Serfaty plays

Category

Early 2000s Israeli Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Modern Palm Leaves Chandelier Light Blue Murano Glass and Brass, 70s
Mid-Century Modern Palm Leaves Chandelier Light Blue Murano Glass and Brass, 70s

Mid-Century Modern Palm Leaves Chandelier Light Blue Murano Glass and Brass, 70s

By Maestri Muranesi

Located in Puglia, Puglia

bulbs. The chandelier reproduces the crown of a palm tree. We supply reducers for E12 USA bulbs.

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Modern Palm Leaves Chandelier Light Blue Murano Glass and Brass, 70s
Mid-Century Modern Palm Leaves Chandelier Light Blue Murano Glass and Brass, 70s

Mid-Century Modern Palm Leaves Chandelier Light Blue Murano Glass and Brass, 70s

By Maestri Muranesi

Located in Puglia, Puglia

bulbs. The chandelier reproduces the crown of a palm tree. We supply reducers for E12 USA bulbs.

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Palm Leaves Chandelier Murano Glass and Brass, 1970s
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Palm Leaves Chandelier Murano Glass and Brass, 1970s

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Palm Leaves Chandelier Murano Glass and Brass, 1970s

By Maestri Vetrai

Located in Puglia, Puglia

light bulbs. The chandelier reproduces the crown of a palm tree. We supply reducers for E12 USA bulbs.

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Palm Leaves Chandelier Murano Glass and Brass, 1970s
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Palm Leaves Chandelier Murano Glass and Brass, 1970s

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Palm Leaves Chandelier Murano Glass and Brass, 1970s

By Maestri Vetrai

Located in Puglia, Puglia

structure, three bulbs. The chandelier reproduces the crown of a palm tree. We supply reducers for USA E12

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Palm Leaves Chandelier Murano Glass and Brass, 1970s
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Palm Leaves Chandelier Murano Glass and Brass, 1970s

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Palm Leaves Chandelier Murano Glass and Brass, 1970s

By Maestri Vetrai

Located in Puglia, Puglia

structure, three bulbs. The chandelier reproduces the crown of a palm tree. We supply reducers for USA E12

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Vintage Palm Beach Tropical Italian Metal Tole Faux Bamboo Chandelier 6 Lights
Vintage Palm Beach Tropical Italian Metal Tole Faux Bamboo Chandelier 6 Lights

Vintage Palm Beach Tropical Italian Metal Tole Faux Bamboo Chandelier 6 Lights

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Lovely vintage faux bamboo metal tole chandelier. 6 Lights. Tagged made in Italy. Comes with all original pieces including chain and ceiling cap. Original finish. Color can be change...

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Vintage 1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Ayala Serfaty Signed Silk Pleated Palms 3 Sansa Chandelier by Aqua Creations
Ayala Serfaty Signed Silk Pleated Palms 3 Sansa Chandelier by Aqua Creations

Ayala Serfaty Signed Silk Pleated Palms 3 Sansa Chandelier by Aqua Creations

By Ayala Serfaty

Located in West Hartford, CT

This signed Aqua Creations chandelier by Ayala Serfaty plays with movement and grace and features three lampshades made of silk and highly stylized curvilinear branches made from har...

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Early 2000s Israeli Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Art Deco Palm Tree, Frosted Glass Leaves and Gilt Chandelier, Hollywood Regency
Art Deco Palm Tree, Frosted Glass Leaves and Gilt Chandelier, Hollywood Regency

Art Deco Palm Tree, Frosted Glass Leaves and Gilt Chandelier, Hollywood Regency

Located in Coimbra, PT

French Art Deco frosted glass leaves lamp shades chandelier. Dimensions Height: 35.44 in. ( 6.69 in/chain)/ 90 cm (17 cm/chain) Diameter: 25.2 in. (64 cm) 5 light bulbs E14 good ...

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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

French Art Deco Palm Tree Feather Chandelier in Frosted Glass & Gilt Brass
French Art Deco Palm Tree Feather Chandelier in Frosted Glass & Gilt Brass

French Art Deco Palm Tree Feather Chandelier in Frosted Glass & Gilt Brass

Located in Coimbra, PT

French Art Deco frosted glass leaves lamp shades gilt chandelier. Dimentions: Diameter 28.5 in/ 72 cm Height 25.2 in/ 64 cm Weight: 8Kg / 18 lb 6 light bulbs E14 Good working condit...

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Mid-20th Century French Hollywood Regency Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal, Brass

French Art Deco Palm Tree Feather Chandelier in Frosted Glass & Gilt Brass
French Art Deco Palm Tree Feather Chandelier in Frosted Glass & Gilt Brass

French Art Deco Palm Tree Feather Chandelier in Frosted Glass & Gilt Brass

Located in Coimbra, PT

French Art Deco frosted glass leaves lamp shades gilt chandelier. Dimentions: Diameter 28.5 in/ 72 cm Height 25.2 in/ 64 cm Weight: 8Kg / 18 lb 6 light bulbs E14 Good working condit...

Category

Mid-20th Century French Hollywood Regency Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal, Brass

Gilt Metal, 9-Light Palm Tree Chandelier Attributed to Hans Kögl, circa 1970s
Gilt Metal, 9-Light Palm Tree Chandelier Attributed to Hans Kögl, circa 1970s

Gilt Metal, 9-Light Palm Tree Chandelier Attributed to Hans Kögl, circa 1970s

By Hans Kögl

Located in Wiesbaden, Hessen

A beautiful and rare palm tree chandelier attributed to Hans Kögl, Germany, circa 1970s. This

Category

Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Metal

Glass and Brass Gilt Palm Leaf Chandelier in the Style of Maison Jansen
Glass and Brass Gilt Palm Leaf Chandelier in the Style of Maison Jansen

Glass and Brass Gilt Palm Leaf Chandelier in the Style of Maison Jansen

By Maison Jansen

Located in Antwerp, BE

Maison Jansen style brass palm frond chandelier with glass tubes, circa 1950s. Retains warm original

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Pair of French Art Deco Palm Tree Feather Chandelier, Frosted Glass & Gilt (PPU)
Pair of French Art Deco Palm Tree Feather Chandelier, Frosted Glass & Gilt (PPU)

Pair of French Art Deco Palm Tree Feather Chandelier, Frosted Glass & Gilt (PPU)

Located in Coimbra, PT

French Art Deco frosted glass leaves lamp shades gilt chandelier. A pair available. Price Per Unit. Dimentions: Diameter 28.5 in/ 72 cm Height 25.2 in/ 64 cm Weight: 8Kg / 18 lb 6 li...

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Mid-20th Century French Hollywood Regency Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal, Brass

Vintage Gilt Metal Leaf Pendant Light, 1960s
Vintage Gilt Metal Leaf Pendant Light, 1960s

Vintage Gilt Metal Leaf Pendant Light, 1960s

Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest

Midcentury gilt metal palm leaf pendant light This gilt metal leaf chandelier was made in italy

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Hollywood Regency Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Metal

Brass Pendant Chandelier Louis XVI Huge, Made in France
Brass Pendant Chandelier Louis XVI Huge, Made in France

Brass Pendant Chandelier Louis XVI Huge, Made in France

Located in Lake Worth, FL

Offering one of our recent palm beach estate fine lighting acquisitions of a huge solid brass 9

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Mid-20th Century French Louis XVI Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Custom made listing for K / Set of Three Rattan Pendants
Custom made listing for K / Set of Three Rattan Pendants

Custom made listing for K / Set of Three Rattan Pendants

Located in Barcelona, ES

diameter x 20 cm height (7.87 in H). 3. Italian Modernist Rattan and Palm Leaf Pagoda Pendant or Hanging

Category

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

Materials

Wire

Pair of Palmette Chandeliers or Pendants in Gilt Iron with Leaves Design
Pair of Palmette Chandeliers or Pendants in Gilt Iron with Leaves Design

Pair of Palmette Chandeliers or Pendants in Gilt Iron with Leaves Design

By Ferro Art

Located in Barcelona, ES

Pair of Hollywood Regency leaf design palm flush mounts or pendants. Manufactured by Ferro Art

Category

Mid-20th Century Spanish Hollywood Regency Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal, Gold Leaf, Iron

Rudrakasha and Aquamarine Necklace

Rudrakasha and Aquamarine Necklace

By Diane Griswold Johnston

Located in Cohasset, MA

Unusual Rudrakasha, petrified palm,lotus, and aquamarine pendant necklace. 16" with 14 karat gold

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Aquamarine, 14k Gold

18 Karat Petrified Palm Snowy Own Pendant
18 Karat Petrified Palm Snowy Own Pendant

18 Karat Petrified Palm Snowy Own Pendant

By Diane Griswold Johnston

Located in Cohasset, MA

18 karat Petrified Palm Snowy Owl bezeled in 18 karat gold with .30 carats pink sapphire detachable

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Necklace Enhancers

Materials

18k Gold

Yellow Gold Sea Island Palm Tree Charm Pendant
Yellow Gold Sea Island Palm Tree Charm Pendant

Yellow Gold Sea Island Palm Tree Charm Pendant

Located in London, GB

A 14 karat yellow gold charm pendant depicting a palm tree in three-dimensional relief to an engine

Category

20th Century American Charm Bracelets

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Regency Gilt Leaf Chandelier
Vintage Regency Gilt Leaf Chandelier

Vintage Regency Gilt Leaf Chandelier

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

crystals. Acquired from a Palm Beach estate.

Category

Late 20th Century American Regency Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal

Vintage Mid 20th Century Regency Murano Glass Rings Chandelier
Vintage Mid 20th Century Regency Murano Glass Rings Chandelier

Vintage Mid 20th Century Regency Murano Glass Rings Chandelier

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

rings. Acquired from a Palm Beach estate.

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Regency Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Murano Glass

Vintage Coastal Pencil Reed Chandelier
Vintage Coastal Pencil Reed Chandelier

Vintage Coastal Pencil Reed Chandelier

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

revised with all new wiring and hardware. In perfect condition. Acquired from a Palm Beach estate.

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Late 20th Century Philippine Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Reed

Vintage Coastal Cerused Wood Pagoda With Monkey Chandelier
Vintage Coastal Cerused Wood Pagoda With Monkey Chandelier

Vintage Coastal Cerused Wood Pagoda With Monkey Chandelier

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

roofline. A cerused finish on a wood frame. Acquired from a Palm Beach estate.

Category

Late 20th Century American Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Wood

Vintage Regency Iron Rose Garden Chandelier
Vintage Regency Iron Rose Garden Chandelier

Vintage Regency Iron Rose Garden Chandelier

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

really special piece. Perfect as is or repaint to your color specs. Acquired from a Palm Beach estate.

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Mid-20th Century North American Regency Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Iron

Murano Chandelier By Franco Luce Calla Lily
Murano Chandelier By Franco Luce Calla Lily

Murano Chandelier By Franco Luce Calla Lily

By Franco Luce

Located in Lake Worth, FL

SELLER" under the purchase button and provide your zip code. Offering One of Our Recent Palm Beach

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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Gold Plate, Brass

Yellow Gold Palm Tree Charm, 14k Tropical Beach Vacation Pendant
Yellow Gold Palm Tree Charm, 14k Tropical Beach Vacation Pendant

Yellow Gold Palm Tree Charm, 14k Tropical Beach Vacation Pendant

Located in Greensboro, NC

Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold Style: Charm Theme: Palm Tree / Tropical Beach Vacation

Category

Late 20th Century Unknown More Jewelry

Materials

Yellow Gold

Victorian Banded Agate Serpent Gold Pendant

Victorian Banded Agate Serpent Gold Pendant

Located in Stamford, CT

So friendly, one can hold this tactile serpent pendant in the palm of your hand and enjoy the

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century British Victorian Drop Necklaces

Materials

Agate, Gilt Metal

14 Karat White Gold Diamond Encrusted Palm Tree Pendant Necklace
14 Karat White Gold Diamond Encrusted Palm Tree Pendant Necklace

14 Karat White Gold Diamond Encrusted Palm Tree Pendant Necklace

Located in Gainesville, FL

14K White Gold Diamond Encrusted Palm Tree Pendant Necklace You are viewing a beautiful diamond

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Roberto Coin Diamond Gold Palm Tree Tiny Treasures Pendant Necklace
Roberto Coin Diamond Gold Palm Tree Tiny Treasures Pendant Necklace

Roberto Coin Diamond Gold Palm Tree Tiny Treasures Pendant Necklace

By Roberto Coin

Located in Columbia, MO

Collection. The pendant features a palm tree design with 29 shared prong set diamonds totaling .20 carats

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold

Jason Of Beverly Hills 14k Yellow Gold & Diamond Palm Tree Pendant
Jason Of Beverly Hills 14k Yellow Gold & Diamond Palm Tree Pendant

Jason Of Beverly Hills 14k Yellow Gold & Diamond Palm Tree Pendant

By Jason of Beverly Hills

Located in Miami, FL

Designer: Jason Of Beverly Hills Style: Palm Tree Pendant Metal: Yellow Gold Metal Purity: 14K

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Roberto Coin Palm Tree White Gold 0.18 Carat Round Diamond Pendant
Roberto Coin Palm Tree White Gold 0.18 Carat Round Diamond Pendant

Roberto Coin Palm Tree White Gold 0.18 Carat Round Diamond Pendant

By Roberto Coin

Located in Columbia, MO

Estimated Retail $1,820.00 Brand Roberto Coin Collection Palm Tree Metal White Gold Total Carat Weight (TCW

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Tiffany & Co. Paloma Picasso Villa Palm Leaf Pendant Necklace 18k Yellow Gold
Tiffany & Co. Paloma Picasso Villa Palm Leaf Pendant Necklace 18k Yellow Gold

Tiffany & Co. Paloma Picasso Villa Palm Leaf Pendant Necklace 18k Yellow Gold

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in New York, NY

", Pendant Length: 26.85 mm, Pendant Width: 16.25 mm Designer: Tiffany & Co. Model: Paloma Picasso Villa Palm

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Yellow Gold

PALM CHANDELIER
PALM CHANDELIER

PALM CHANDELIER

Located in Geneva, IL

ITALIAN PALM LEAF CHANDELIER

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass, Metal

Palm LeafChandelier
Palm LeafChandelier

Palm LeafChandelier

Located in New York, NY

painted metal.light for each palm frond

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Palm Chandelier
Palm Chandelier

Palm Chandelier

Sold|$2,200

Palm Chandelier

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Lush, six armed chandelier with palm and bamboo motif. Easily painted to suit individual taste.

Category

Vintage 1960s American Chandeliers and Pendants

Palm Root Crescent Moon with Garnet Star
Palm Root Crescent Moon with Garnet Star

Palm Root Crescent Moon with Garnet Star

By Mary Gallagher

Located in Foxborough, MA

Fabricated in sterling silver on an 18 inch sterling chain with an oxidized finish Sterling silver Star with 3mm garnet 30mm diameter Last Image shows Scale

Category

2010s American Artisan Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Garnet, Silver

Palm Leaf Chandelier
Palm Leaf Chandelier

Palm Leaf Chandelier

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Lovely palm leaf chandelier - Dorothy Draper vibe.

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Palm Leaf Chandelier
Palm Leaf Chandelier

Palm Leaf Chandelier

Located in Atlanta, GA

* vintage * tole palm tree style * faux bamboo arms & center column * spray of

Category

20th Century Chandeliers and Pendants

Green Palm Chandelier
Green Palm Chandelier

Green Palm Chandelier

Located in Atlanta, GA

* Tole palm tree style * Faux bamboo arms & center column * Spray of artistic palm

Category

20th Century American Chandeliers and Pendants

Four Palm Chandeliers
Four Palm Chandeliers

Four Palm Chandeliers

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

5 arm metal chandelier with cut metal palm leaves

Category

20th Century Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Italian Palm Chandelier
Italian Palm Chandelier

Italian Palm Chandelier

Located in Southampton, NY

Gorgeous brass and Murano milk and clear glass "palm" chandelier.

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Palm Leaf Chandelier
Palm Leaf Chandelier

Palm Leaf Chandelier

Located in Atlanta, GA

Unique palm leaf center detail. Newly painted white. Petal detail on each candle. New wiring

Category

20th Century Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Vintage Palm Frond Chandelier
Vintage Palm Frond Chandelier

Vintage Palm Frond Chandelier

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Painted Palm Frond Metal Chandelier 6 light Graceful Old Palm Beach Design

Category

20th Century Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Brass Palm Tree Chandelier
Brass Palm Tree Chandelier

Brass Palm Tree Chandelier

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Brass Palm Tree Chandelier

Category

20th Century American Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass, Metal

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Palm Pendant For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic palm pendant available at 1stDibs. A palm pendant — often made from metal, stone and crystal — can elevate any home. There are 267 variations of the antique or vintage palm pendant you’re looking for, while we also have 11 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. There are many kinds of the palm pendant you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. A palm pendant, designed in the Hollywood Regency, Mid-Century Modern or Art Deco style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. Mazzega Murano, Aqua Creations and Hans Kögl each produced at least one beautiful palm pendant that is worth considering.

How Much is a Palm Pendant?

A palm pendant can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $3,500, while the lowest priced sells for $283 and the highest can go for as much as $125,000.

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.