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Murano Gold Flower Chandelier
Murano Gold Flower Chandelier

Murano Gold Flower Chandelier

Located in Dallas, TX

Fabulous modern Murano glass and brass gold flower chandelier (or wall art). Circa 2000. The chandelier has been professionally re-wired, cleaned and is ready to hang. Includes match...

Category

Early 2000s Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Swedish Art Deco Chandelier
Swedish Art Deco Chandelier

Swedish Art Deco Chandelier

Located in Karlstad, SE

This Swedish chandelier from the 1930s is a fine example of Art Deco design with a warm, natural feel. Made with inlays of masur birch and elm root, the central wooden hub features a...

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20th Century Swedish Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Chrome

Contemporary Gold Ring Chandelier
Contemporary Gold Ring Chandelier

Contemporary Gold Ring Chandelier

Located in Dallas, TX

A handsome contemporary handmade golden ring pattern chandelier. Made of painted gold metal. Created during the 21st century. Hand gilt. Wired for electric lighting. In very good c...

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21st Century and Contemporary Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Sexy Mid Century Italian chandelier
Sexy Mid Century Italian chandelier

Sexy Mid Century Italian chandelier

Located in Los Angeles, CA

What a beautiful and sexy 1950's Italian chandelier, to bad I can not used it in my house, for sure I would have kept it, the height can be shorter, we could do the work for you

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Vintage Gold Leaf Chandelier
Vintage Gold Leaf Chandelier

Vintage Gold Leaf Chandelier

Located in North Hollywood, CA

Vintage gold leaf chandelier designed and manufactured in the United States circa 1960s. This beautiful chandelier features a gold leaf frame and comes with six lightbulbs, giving it...

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Gold Leaf

Bec Brittain Shy 01.1 Chandelier
Bec Brittain Shy 01.1 Chandelier

Bec Brittain Shy 01.1 Chandelier

By Bec Brittain

Located in Rochester, England

The Bec Brittain Shy 01.1 chandelier is a striking centrepiece, designed to bring a sense of refined luxury to contemporary interiors. Its unique geometric shape creates a captivatin...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Elegant Stalactite Chandelier, Murano
Elegant Stalactite Chandelier, Murano

Elegant Stalactite Chandelier, Murano

By Mazzega

Located in Budapest, HU

Rare 'Pulegoso' Murano glass chandelier.

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Russian Cut-Glass Chandelier
Russian Cut-Glass Chandelier

Russian Cut-Glass Chandelier

Located in New Orleans, LA

This Russian chandelier is distinguished by its exceptional rarity. The entirety of this important Neoclassical fixture is covered with a myriad of intricately cut glass lusters, all...

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Antique 19th Century Russian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Bronze

White Murano Glass Chandelier
White Murano Glass Chandelier

White Murano Glass Chandelier

Located in New York, NY

A circa 1960s Italian blown glass chandelier with 6 candelabra lights. Measurements: Drop: 28" Diameter: 36".

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Vintage 1960s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Murano Glass

8 Arm Brass Chandelier
8 Arm Brass Chandelier

8 Arm Brass Chandelier

Located in San Francisco, CA

Transform your living space with this magnificent brass chandelier featuring eight arms, elegantly designed to illuminate your home. This stunning centerpiece is ready to add a touch...

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Antique Late 19th Century Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Drum Large 6-Light Chandelier
Drum Large 6-Light Chandelier

Drum Large 6-Light Chandelier

By Villari

Located in Milan, IT

A stunning interpretation of Art Deco elegance, this chandelier is part of the Home Couture Collection. It creates a superb effect both when lit, shining the light of its six bulbs, ...

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2010s Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Glass

19th Century Overlay Chandelier
19th Century Overlay Chandelier

19th Century Overlay Chandelier

Located in Marseille, FR

19th century overlay chandelier with a height of 60 cm and a diameter of 50 cm. Additional information: Material: Bronze Style: 1940s to 1960s.

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20th Century Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Bronze

French Moderne Horizontal Chandelier
French Moderne Horizontal Chandelier

French Moderne Horizontal Chandelier

Located in New York, NY

A circa 1960's gilt bronze moderne style eight-arm French chandelier with two interior lights and glass rods insets. Measurements: Length: 36" Width: 16" Height of body: 32" (adjust...

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Vintage 1960s French Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Bronze

Antique English Wedgwood Chandelier
Antique English Wedgwood Chandelier

Antique English Wedgwood Chandelier

Located in New York, NY

A circa 1900 English copper chandelier with Wedgwood porcelain plaques. Measurements: Drop: 26" Diameter: 16"

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Antique Early 1900s English Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Copper

Midcentury Crystal Chandelier
Midcentury Crystal Chandelier

Midcentury Crystal Chandelier

By Orrefors

Located in Vienna, AT

Brass frame chromed with pressed glass elements and cut crystals, fitted with five E14 sockets. Made in Sweden in the 1960s by Orrefors.

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Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Pair White Petal Chandeliers, Murano
Pair White Petal Chandeliers, Murano

Pair White Petal Chandeliers, Murano

By Mazzega

Located in Budapest, HU

Pair Chandeliers made by hand blown glass chandelier composed by 75 glass petals (transparent and white “lattimo”) in a chrome frame. Dimensions: 65 inches (165 cm) height with chain...

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1990s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Retro Chandelier, 1970s
Retro Chandelier, 1970s

Retro Chandelier, 1970s

Located in Praha, CZ

- Made of metal, plastic, glass - Made in Czechoslovakia - Original, fully funktional condition.

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Vintage 1970s Czech Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Alterno 32-Light Chandelier
Alterno 32-Light Chandelier

Alterno 32-Light Chandelier

By Silvio Piattelli

Located in Milan, IT

This magnificent chandelier is an ideal statement piece for a large entryway, living room, or loft space. The combination of its solid brass structure and the 32 black and gold shade...

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2010s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Murano Flower Globe Chandelier
Murano Flower Globe Chandelier

Murano Flower Globe Chandelier

Located in Dallas, TX

Beautiful modern Murano glass green and grey flower globe chandelier. Circa 2000. The chandelier has been professionally re-wired, cleaned and is ready to hang. Includes matching cha...

Category

Early 2000s Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Vintage French Iron Chandelier
Vintage French Iron Chandelier

Vintage French Iron Chandelier

Located in New York, NY

A circa 1920's French hammered eight-arm iron chandelier with original patina. Measurements: Minimum drop: 35"  Diameter: 40".

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Vintage 1920s Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Iron

French Mid-Centrury Chandelier
French Mid-Centrury Chandelier

French Mid-Centrury Chandelier

Located in New York, NY

A circa 1960's French polished bronze chandelier with 12 lights. Measurements: Current drop: 28" Minimum drop: 18" Diameter: 37"

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Vintage 1960s French Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Bronze

Retro Chandelier, 1970s
Retro Chandelier, 1970s

Retro Chandelier, 1970s

Located in Praha, CZ

- Made of metal, plastic, glass - Made in Czechoslovakia - Original, fully functional condition - Dimension of lampshades is 22 x 11 cm.

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Vintage 1970s Czech Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

1950s French Louis XV style Baccarat Chandelier w/ Turquoise Crystal Chandelier
1950s French Louis XV style Baccarat Chandelier w/ Turquoise Crystal Chandelier

1950s French Louis XV style Baccarat Chandelier w/ Turquoise Crystal Chandelier

By Baccarat

Located in Opa Locka, FL

1950's French Gilt Bronze Louis XV style Chandelier by Baccarat France. This is a stunning high quality chandelier and is signed on the crystal and on the rare turquoise bobesche.

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Vintage 1950s French Louis XV Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal

Gabriel 12-Light Chandelier

Gabriel 12-Light Chandelier

By Aiardini

Located in Milan, IT

This chandelier will be a sophisticated addition to any interior, thanks to its elegant silhouette and its refined materials. Mounted on a metal ceiling rose, it features a brass and...

Category

2010s Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Metal, Brass

Italian Gilt Tole Basket Chandelier
Italian Gilt Tole Basket Chandelier

Italian Gilt Tole Basket Chandelier

Located in Dallas, TX

18th century Italian gilt tole and crystal basket chandelier from Tuscany. This chandelier is wired and ready to go. Circa 1800. 36w x 46h

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Antique 18th Century Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Brass

Striking Hexagon Stained Glass Chandelier
Striking Hexagon Stained Glass Chandelier

Striking Hexagon Stained Glass Chandelier

Located in Peekskill, NY

With a 23 inch diameter this is a good size Arts and Crafts chandelier. It features striking color combinations of blue, white and amber with red highlights. The shape as a hexagon w...

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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Bronze

18th Century Italian Chandelier
18th Century Italian Chandelier

18th Century Italian Chandelier

Located in Round Top, TX

Very fine 18th century Italian large scale chandelier in giltwood, gilt metal and color and clear crystals from Genoa. The chandelier has 8 lights. A stunning piece.

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Antique 18th Century Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal

Emil stejnar chandelier around 1950s
Emil stejnar chandelier around 1950s

Emil stejnar chandelier around 1950s

By Emil Stejnar

Located in Wien, Au

Emil stejnar chandelier around 1950s Original condition Only new wired

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Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Original Art Deco Brass Chandelier
Original Art Deco Brass Chandelier

Original Art Deco Brass Chandelier

Located in Tarporley, GB

Original Art Deco aged brass chandelier. English 1930’s. Part of a larger collection of Art Deco light fittings all purchased from an original 1930’s Art Deco house. Very stylish ...

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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal, Brass

Italian 1960 s Chandelier
Italian 1960 s Chandelier

Italian 1960 s Chandelier

$1,000Sale Price|20% Off

Italian 1960 s Chandelier

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Italian Chandelier Good original condition with signs of age and patina on the brass parts,

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass, Copper

Paavo Tynell Chandelier, 1930s
Paavo Tynell Chandelier, 1930s

Paavo Tynell Chandelier, 1930s

By Paavo Tynell, Taito

Located in Vienna, AT

Early Paavo Tynell model 1855/6 chandelier from the 1930s. Slender wood centerpiece with three cast brass dual-arm branches, each with a tall tapered blown glass diffuser. Nice origi...

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Vintage 1930s Finnish Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Chandelier vienna around 1950s
Chandelier vienna around 1950s

Chandelier vienna around 1950s

Located in Wien, Au

Chandelier vienna around 1950s Brass polished and stove enameled We can change the hight of this chandelier for free

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Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

HCB42 Chandelier by Phoenix
HCB42 Chandelier by Phoenix

HCB42 Chandelier by Phoenix

Located in New York, NY

HCB chandelier with hammered brass details and rock crystal panels. Created by Phoenix Gallery. 7 Sockets installed. Use candelabra light. 80w Each bulb. 560 watts total.  

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21st Century and Contemporary Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Rock Crystal

Pair of Italian Murano Chandeliers
Pair of Italian Murano Chandeliers

Pair of Italian Murano Chandeliers

By Mazzega

Located in Budapest, HU

Pair fantastic chandeliers with caramel and white “lattimo” glasses, nickel-plated metal frame. It has 41 big monumental petals glass. The glasses are very high quality, the photos d...

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Late 20th Century Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Glass Chandelier, Italy, circa 1940.
Glass Chandelier, Italy, circa 1940.

Glass Chandelier, Italy, circa 1940.

Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires

Murano Glass Chandelier, Italy, circa 1940.

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Vintage 1940s Italian Art Nouveau Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Murano Glass

Glass Chandelier, Italy, circa 1940
Glass Chandelier, Italy, circa 1940

Glass Chandelier, Italy, circa 1940

Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires

Murano glass Chandelier, Italy, circa 1940.

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Vintage 1940s Italian Art Nouveau Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Murano Glass

Brass "Pulsar Completo" Chandelier
Brass "Pulsar Completo" Chandelier

Brass "Pulsar Completo" Chandelier

By Cristina Celestino

Located in Geneve, CH

Brass "Pulsar Completo" chandelier. Dimensions: 40 height x 82 diameter cm. Materials: Brass, crystal. 30 brass rings with a satin brass finish, light source inserted in the hollow ...

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2010s Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Brass

Multicolor Arlecchino Murano Chandelier
Multicolor Arlecchino Murano Chandelier

Multicolor Arlecchino Murano Chandelier

$4,687Sale Price / item|20% Off

Multicolor Arlecchino Murano Chandelier

Located in Budapest, HU

Fantastic Murano chandelier made by 187 Murano crystal multicolored prism in a nickel metal frame. The glasses are transparent, blue, smoky, purple, green, yellow and pink. The glass...

Category

1990s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Lovely Chandelier-France 1900
Lovely Chandelier-France 1900

Lovely Chandelier-France 1900

$7,874Sale Price|20% Off

Lovely Chandelier-France 1900

Located in Copenhagen K, DK

Handsome old framed chandelier in brass, from France circa 1900, with varying sizes of elegant leaf-shaped faceted prisms. Beautifully decorated with violet grape-shaped prisms, and...

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Early 20th Century French Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

The Wall Medium Short Chandelier
The Wall Medium Short Chandelier

The Wall Medium Short Chandelier

By Villari

Located in Milan, IT

Metal with a brass finish and mouth-blown glass create a stunning chandelier of strong visual impact that exudes sophistication and modern allure. The structure features several laye...

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2010s Italian Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Glass

Metropolitan 9-Light Chandelier

Metropolitan 9-Light Chandelier

By Aiardini

Located in Milan, IT

Creating an interplay of lights and reflections, this chandelier boasts an alluring and sophisticated personality. It comprises a metal ceiling rose, and a brass and metal structure ...

Category

2010s Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal, Brass

Contemporary Silver Large Chandelier

Contemporary Silver Large Chandelier

By Stillux

Located in Milan, IT

Boasting a thin frame in prized silver, the stately character of this stunning chandelier exudes from its 36 diffusers in sanded matte glass hosting as many LED sources (each G9 max ...

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2010s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Silver

Gothic Style Iron Chandelier
Gothic Style Iron Chandelier

Gothic Style Iron Chandelier

Located in Atlanta, GA

A Very Fine Hand Hammered Iron Chandelier in the Gothic style. Extraordinary iron work. 16 lights. France, circa 1890. Dimensions: Height 51" Diameter 44" CW5203

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Antique 1890s French Gothic Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Iron

1990s Italian chandelier, Longobard
1990s Italian chandelier, Longobard

1990s Italian chandelier, Longobard

$1,289Sale Price|63% Off

1990s Italian chandelier, Longobard

By Longobard

Located in La xara, VC

Superbe Chandelier multicolore glass Murano with brutalisat iron structure . The Design and the quality of the glass make this piece the best of the italian Design . This unique Chan...

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1990s Italian Brutalist Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Iron

Bubble35 Chandelier by Phoenix
Bubble35 Chandelier by Phoenix

Bubble35 Chandelier by Phoenix

Located in New York, NY

Pink bubble ring rock crystal chandelier by Phoenix with polish brass frame. Created by Phoenix Gallery, NYC. Each chandelier install 10 sockets. Use 60w LED warm light bulbs. Total...

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21st Century and Contemporary Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Rock Crystal

Glass Prism Sputnik Chandelier
Glass Prism Sputnik Chandelier

Glass Prism Sputnik Chandelier

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Mid-century modern hanging Sputnik style chandelier with glass prisms. Polished chrome frame and candelabra sockets surrounded by clear triangular glass prisms that help distribute t...

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

Materials

Chrome

Oval Gilt Bronze Chandelier
Oval Gilt Bronze Chandelier

Oval Gilt Bronze Chandelier

Located in New York, NY

A circa 1950's French gilt bronze chandelier with gilt and painted finish. Measurements: Present drop: 30.5" Diameter: 24"

Category

Vintage 1950s French Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Bronze

Thoscene Tetrahedron Star Chandelier
Thoscene Tetrahedron Star Chandelier

Thoscene Tetrahedron Star Chandelier

By John Brevard

Located in Coral Gables, FL

This sacred geometry inspired hex fractal chandelier creates an elegant but sophisticated addition to any space. There is a meaning for this design using the pattern of 6; (as a num...

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2010s American Brutalist Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Cut Steel

Space Age Sputnik Chandelier
Space Age Sputnik Chandelier

Space Age Sputnik Chandelier

Located in Athens, Attiki

Midcentury Sputnik chandelier with 90cm diameter and 15 light bulbs. Very good condition.

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Vintage 1970s Italian Space Age Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Hanging Chandelier by Feders
Hanging Chandelier by Feders

Hanging Chandelier by Feders

By Felipe Delfinger

Located in Mexico City, CDMX

Circa 1960. We offer this hanging chandelier with colored hand made glass with zodiac motifs designed by  Felipe Delfinger FEDERS. About Felipe Delfinger: In the year 1860, the Germ...

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Vintage 1970s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Art Glass

Antique Swedish Blue Chandelier
Antique Swedish Blue Chandelier

Antique Swedish Blue Chandelier

Located in New York, NY

A circa 1900 Swedish chandelier with blue glass inset and crystal pendants. Measurements: Minimum drop: 30" Current drop: 35" Diameter: 24"

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Antique Early 1900s Swedish Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

Chandelier Porcelain 12 Lights
Chandelier Porcelain 12 Lights

Chandelier Porcelain 12 Lights

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Very beautifull chandelier in CAPODIMONTE porcelain twelve lights in two tiers The shaft is entierely in openwork porcelain of remarkable finesse on the top of the chandelier with c...

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Vintage 1910s Italian Rococo Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Porcelain

Chandelier, Western Europe, 1950s
Chandelier, Western Europe, 1950s

Chandelier, Western Europe, 1950s

$703Sale Price|20% Off

Chandelier, Western Europe, 1950s

Located in Chorzów, PL

Brass chandelier from the mid-20th century. Dimensions: height 92 cm / width 57 cm / depth 54 cm.

Category

Vintage 1950s Swiss Louis XV Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Maison Baguès, chandelier Circa 1950
Maison Baguès, chandelier Circa 1950

Maison Baguès, chandelier Circa 1950

By Maison Baguès

Located in Mouscron, WHT

Maison Baguès, chandelier Circa 1950

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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Bronze, Metal

Antique Swedish Crystal Chandelier
Antique Swedish Crystal Chandelier

Antique Swedish Crystal Chandelier

Located in New York, NY

A circa 1900s Scandinavian chandelier with 12 lights. Measurements: Height: 81" Diameter: 44".

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Antique Early 1900s Swedish Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Metal

40s Colored Glass Chandelier
40s Colored Glass Chandelier

40s Colored Glass Chandelier

Located in Marseille, FR

Colored glass chandelier from the 1940s 6 cups in granite glass barrels and mauve translucent glass arms. Dimension height 70 cm for a diameter 35 cm. Additional information: Mat...

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20th Century Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Granite

Murano Glass Chandelier, Italy, 1970
Murano Glass Chandelier, Italy, 1970

Murano Glass Chandelier, Italy, 1970

Located in BARCELONA, ES

Superb and rare chandelier attributed to the sciolari house, designated and produced in Italy in the 1970s. Chromed metal chandelier composed of murano glass crystals spread over 3 l...

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Vintage 1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal

Large Sputnik Chandelier
Large Sputnik Chandelier

Large Sputnik Chandelier

$1,480Sale Price|26% Off

Large Sputnik Chandelier

Located in Vienna, AT

Brass construction with glass parts from the 1960s

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Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Original baroque parlor chandelier 1910
Original baroque parlor chandelier 1910

Original baroque parlor chandelier 1910

By Woka Lamps

Located in Vienna, AT

Glazed metal frame adorned with glass elements in the form of prisms, obelisks, and stars, and a matching spherical finial at the bottom. Fitted for eight electric lights with E12/E1...

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Vintage 1910s Austrian Baroque Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Brass

French Floral Basket Chandelier
French Floral Basket Chandelier

French Floral Basket Chandelier

Located in New York, NY

A circa 1940's French patinated bronze six-arm floral motif chandelier with molded glass and amber crystal body that has an interior light. Measurements: Drop: 34" Diameter: 24".

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Vintage 1940s French Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

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Study Chandelier For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic study chandelier available at 1stDibs. Each study chandelier for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, glass and brass. Find 81489 options for an antique or vintage study chandelier now, or shop our selection of 11373 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. There are many kinds of the study chandelier you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. A study chandelier made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Modern — is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one study chandelier that is appealing in its simplicity, but Gaetano Sciolari, Venini and Stilnovo produced versions that are worth a look.

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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.