Verona Pendant by Svend Middelboe for Nordisk Solar
By Svend Middelboe, Nordisk Solar Co.
Located in San Francisco, CA
A “Verona” hanging lamp by Svend Middleboe for Nordisk Solar. White lacquered metal shades and new
Metal
Svend Middelboe "Verona" Ceiling Light for Nordisk Solar, Denmark 1960s
By Svend Middelboe, Nordisk Solar Co.
Located in Utrecht, NL
mid-century. Its layered look is unmistakeable and became synonymous with Svend Middelboe. The
Aluminum
$2,125 / set
H 12.21 in Dm 19.1 in
Vintage Scandinavian Modern Ceiling Pendants Verona 485 by Sven Middelboe, 1990s
By Svend Middelboe
Located in Asaa, DK
Vintage Scandinavian Modern ceiling pendants Verona 485 by Sven Middelboe, 1990s. Set of 2. Pair of
Aluminum
$1,062
H 12.21 in Dm 19.1 in
Vintage Scandinavian Modern Ceiling Pendant Verona 485 by Sven Middelboe, 1990s
By Svend Middelboe
Located in Asaa, DK
Vintage Scandinavian Modern ceiling pendant Verona 485 by Sven Middelboe, 1990s. Large pendant in
Aluminum
$1,062
H 12.21 in Dm 19.1 in
Vintage Scandinavian Modern Ceiling Pendant Verona 485 by Sven Middelboe, 1990s
By Svend Middelboe
Located in Asaa, DK
Vintage Scandinavian Modern ceiling pendant Verona 485 by Sven Middelboe, 1990s. Large pendant in
Aluminum
$2,428 / set
H 11.03 in Dm 15.75 in
Pair of Svend Middelboe "Verona" Pendant Light Produced by Nordisk Solar, 1960s
By Svend Middelboe, Nordisk Solar Co.
Located in Praha, CZ
- good original condition jr
Aluminum
$2,731 / item
H 16.15 in Dm 23.63 in
'Verona' 600 White Pendant Lamp by S. Middelboe for Lyfa 'New Edition'
By Svend Middelboe, Lyfa
Located in Paris, IDF
Pendant lamp Verona signed by Sven Middelboe for LYFA. Official new edition Textile wire (white
Aluminum
$1,699 / item
H 12.8 in Dm 18.9 in
'Verona' 480 White Pendant Lamp by S. Middelboe for Lyfa 'New Edition'
By Svend Middelboe, Lyfa
Located in Paris, IDF
Pendant lamp Verona signed by Sven Middelboe for LYFA. Official new edition Textile wire (white
Aluminum
'Verona' Pendant by Sven Middleboe, 1960
By Svend Middelboe, Nordisk Solar Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Wonderful tiered 'Verona' pendant, designed by Sven Middleboe for Nordisk Solar Compagni in Denmark
Metal
Svend Middelboe "Verona" Hanging Lamp
By Svend Middelboe
Located in Panningen, N-Limburg
Danish design hanging lamp designed by Svend Middelboe for Nordisk Solar in Denmark during the
Aluminum
Unavailable
H 11.82 in W 15.75 in D 15.75 in
Mid-Century Danish Verona Pendant Lamp by Svend Middelboe for Fog & Menup, 1970s
By Svend Middelboe
Located in GNIEZNO, 30
Verona lamp designed by Svend Middelboe in 1962 and manufactured by Fog & Mørup. It is made of
Metal
Verona Pendant Lamp by Svend Middelboe for Nordisk Solar, 1960s
By Svend Middelboe, Nordisk Solar Co.
Located in Chesham, GB
A white with orange centre midcentury Danish 'Verona' pendant lamp designed by Svend Middelboe and
Metal
Unavailable
H 19.3 in Dm 19.3 in
Danish White Extra Large Verona Pendant Lamp, Svend Middelboe for Nordisk Solar
By Svend Middelboe, Nordisk Solar Co.
Located in Basel, CH
This Verona pendant lamp was created by the Danish designer Svend Middelboe and produced by Nordisk
Aluminum
Unavailable
H 15.75 in Dm 15.75 in
Danish White and Red Verona Pendant Lamp by Svend Middelboe for Nordisk Solar
By Svend Middelboe, Nordisk Solar Co.
Located in Basel, CH
This pair of Verona pendant lamps was designed by the Danish designer Svend Middelboe and produced
Aluminum
Unavailable
H 12.6 in Dm 15.75 in
Danish Design Verona Pendant by Sven Middelboe for Nordisk Solar, 1960s
By Svend Middelboe, Nordisk Solar Co.
Located in Amsterdam, NL
This Verona pendant lamp was designed by S. Middelboe for Nordisk Solar Compagni in Denmark in 1962
Metal, Aluminum
Unavailable
H 8.67 in Dm 15.36 in
Verona, Brass Pendant Light by Sven Middelboe for Nordisk Solar Compagni, 1980s
By Svend Middelboe, Nordisk Solar Co.
Located in Frederiksberg, DK
VERONA, brass lacquered pendant light by Sven Middelboe for Nordisk Solar Compagni in the early
Metal
Large Verona Pendant Light by Svend Middelboe
By Svend Middelboe
Located in Dallas, TX
A large louvered pendant lamp designed by Svend Middelboe.
Verona Pendant by Svend Middelboe, 1970s
By Svend Middelboe, Fog & Mørup
Located in Lejre, DK
Verona pendant designed by Svend Middlebrow and manufactured by Fog and Mørup in the 1970s. The
Aluminum
Svend Middelboe Ceiling Lamp Model Verona by Nordisk Solar in Denmark
By Svend Middelboe
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Large ceiling lamp model Verona designed by Svend Middelboe. Produced by Nordisk Solar in Denmark.
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Svend Middelboe "Verona" Lamp
By Svend Middelboe, Poul Henningsen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Designed by Sven Middleboe for Nordisk Solar, this strikingly sculptural lamp uses seven curved rings to help diffuse the light in a glare-free, even white glow. Designed in a simila...
Svend Middelboe Danish Mid-Century Modern 'Verona' Pendant
By Nordisk Solar Co., Svend Middelboe
Located in Astoria, NY
Danish Mid-Century Modern 'Verona' pendant light fixture created by Svend Middelboe for the Nordisk
Metal
Midcentury "Verona" Pendant by Svend Middelboe, Made in Denmark
By Svend Middelboe, Nordisk Solar Co.
Located in Lejre, DK
Great looking pendant designed by Svend Middelboe for Nordisk Solar in 1965. The lamp is made from
Aluminum
Sold
H 13.78 in Dm 19.69 in
1960s Svend Middelboe Scandinavian Pendant Lamp "Verona" for Nordisk Solar
By Nordisk Solar Co., Svend Middelboe
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Danish pendant lamp model “Verona” designed by Svend Middelboe and
Metal
Copper Svend Middelboe Verona Pendant Produced by Nordisk Solar, 1970
By Nordisk Solar Co., Svend Middelboe
Located in Hitchin, England
An copper covered aluminium Svend Middelboe Verona pendant light produced by Nordisk Solar, 1970s
Aluminum, Copper
Brassed Svend Middelboe Verona Pendant Produced by Nordisk Solar, 1970
By Nordisk Solar Co., Svend Middelboe
Located in Hitchin, England
An copper covered aluminium Svend Middelboe Verona pendant light produced by Nordisk Solar, 1970s
Copper, Brass
Svend Middelboe Verona Pendant Light Produced by Nordisk Solar, 1960s
By Nordisk Solar Co., Svend Middelboe
Located in Hitchin, England
Svend Middelboe Verona pendant light produced by Nordisk Solar, 1960s Constructed from tiers of
Aluminum
White Verona Pendant by Svend Middelboe for Nordisk Solar, 1970s
By Nordisk Solar Co., Svend Middelboe
Located in Rotterdam, NL
This pendant, model Verona was designed by Svend Middelboe in the 1970s and manufactured by the
Metal
Sold
H 11.82 in Dm 18.9 in
Large Brassed Svend Middelboe Verona Pendant Light Produced by Nordisk Solar
By Nordisk Solar Co., Svend Middelboe
Located in Hitchin, England
A large vintage Brassed Svend Middelboe Verona pendant light produced by Nordisk Solar, 1970s
Aluminum
Sold
H 11.82 in Dm 18.9 in
Large Brassed Svend Middelboe Verona Pendant Light Produced by Nordisk Solar
By Nordisk Solar Co., Svend Middelboe
Located in Hitchin, England
A large vintage Brassed Svend Middelboe Verona pendant light produced by Nordisk Solar, 1970s
Aluminum
Sold
H 18.51 in Dm 28.35 in L 18.51 in
Big White Verona Pendant by Svend Middelboe for Nordisk Solar, 1970s
By Svend Middelboe, Nordisk Solar Co.
Located in Breda, Netherlands
Massively sized Verona pendant lamp in soft white colour designed by Svend Middelboe for Nordisk
Aluminum
Sold
H 11.82 in Dm 15.75 in
Brassed Svend Middelboe Verona Pendant Light Produced by Nordisk Solar, 1970s
By Nordisk Solar Co., Svend Middelboe
Located in Hitchin, England
A vintage brassed Svend Middelboe Verona pendant light produced by Nordisk Solar, 1970s
Brass
Sold
H 10.24 in Dm 19.69 in
Large Brassed Svend Middelboe Verona Pendant Light Produced by Nordisk Solar
By Nordisk Solar Co., Svend Middelboe
Located in Hitchin, England
A large vintage Brassed Svend Middelboe Verona pendant light produced by Nordisk Solar, 1970s
Brass
Set of Two Large White Svend Middelboe Verona Pendants, 1960s, Denmark
By Nordisk Solar Co., Svend Middelboe
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Two big white Svend Middelboe "Verona" hanging lamps. This is the large version with 7 rings. Due
Aluminum
Sold
H 11.82 in Dm 15.75 in
Brassed Svend Middelboe Verona Pendant Light Produced by Nordisk Solar, 1970s
By Nordisk Solar Co., Svend Middelboe
Located in Hitchin, England
A vintage brassed Svend Middelboe Verona pendant light produced by Nordisk Solar, 1970s
Brass
Midcentury "Verona" Pendant in Copper by Svend Middelboe, Made in Denmark
By Svend Middelboe, Nordisk Solar Co.
Located in Lejre, DK
Great looking pendant designed by Svend Middelboe for Nordisk Solar in 1965. The lamp is made in
Copper
Midcentury "Verona" Pendant in Copper by Svend Middelboe, Made in Denmark
By Svend Middelboe, Nordisk Solar Co.
Located in Lejre, DK
Great looking pendant designed by Svend Middelboe for Nordisk Solar in 1965. The lamp is made in
Copper
Sold
H 27.56 in Dm 15.75 in
Vintage Brass Pendant Lamp by Svend Middelboe Model "Verona" for Nordisk Solar
By Svend Middelboe, Nordisk Solar Co.
Located in Antwerp, BE
Vintage beautiful Svend Middelboe model "Verona" pendant light in brass and white lacquered
Metal, Brass
Sold
H 12.21 in Dm 19.69 in
Danish Modern Verona Ceiling Pendant by Svend Middelboe for Nordisk Solar 1970s
By Svend Middelboe, Nordisk Solar Co.
Located in Asaa, DK
Vintage Danish Verona ceiling pendant by Svend Middelboe for Nordisk Solar, 1970s Danish mid
Aluminum
Sold
H 13 in Dm 19.69 in
Svend Middelboe White Yellow Verona Pendant Light by Nordisk Solar Denmark 1980s
By Nordisk Solar Co., Svend Middelboe
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Danish Verona ceiling lamp/pendant light designed by Svend Middelboe in 1978 and manufactured by
Steel
Svend Middelboe Verona Pendent Light of Metal by Nordisk Solar Denmark 1980s
By Svend Middelboe, Nordisk Solar Co.
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Danish Verona ceiling lamp/pendent light designed by Svend Middelboe in 1978 and manufactured by
Steel
Sold
H 17.72 in Dm 29.53 in
Ceiling lamp In Lacquered Metal, Model Verona By Sven Middelboe From 1990s
By Svend Middelboe
Located in Lejre, DK
Oval ceiling lamp designed by the renowned Sven Middelboe and produced by Thorn, carries elegance
Metal
Danish Lamp Signed Svend Middelboe
By Svend Middelboe, Fog and Morup
Located in Brescia, IT
Pendant lamp model 'Verona' by Svend Middelboe for Fog & Mørup, Denmark, 1970s. Made of white
Metal
Sven Middelboe Verona Hanging Lamp, 1960s
By Svend Middelboe, Nordisk Solar Co.
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Beautiful white Sven Middelboe "Verona" hanging lamp. This is the version with 5 metal rings. Due
Teak
Sven Middelboe Verona Pendant White, 1960s, Denmark
By Nordisk Solar Co., Svend Middelboe
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Beautiful white Sven Middelboe 'Verona' hanging lamp. This is the medium sized version with 5 rings
Metal
Sven Middelboe Verona Pendant Produced by Nordisk Solar, Denmark
By Fog & Mørup, Svend Middelboe
Located in Krefeld, DE
Sven Middelboe silver colored Verona pendant light produced by Nordisk Solar, 1970s, Denmark. Good
Metal
Sven Middelboe Verona Pendant by Nordisk Solar, Denmark
By Svend Middelboe, Nordisk Solar Co.
Located in Krefeld, DE
Beautiful Sven Middelboe Verona pendant light in brass colored metal, inside white and grey
Metal
Large Sven Middelboe Verona Pendant by Nordisk Solar, Denmark
By Svend Middelboe, Nordisk Solar Co.
Located in Krefeld, DE
Sven Middelboe white and grey colored Verona pendant light produced by Nordisk Solar, Denmark. Good
Metal
Large Sven Middelboe Verona Pendant by Nordisk Solar, Denmark
By Svend Middelboe, Nordisk Solar Co.
Located in Krefeld, DE
Sven Middelboe white and grey colored Verona pendant light produced by Nordisk Solar, Denmark. Good
Metal
Large Sven Middelboe Verona Pendant by Nordisk Solar, Denmark
By Svend Middelboe, Nordisk Solar Co.
Located in Krefeld, DE
Vintage Sven Middelboe Verona pendant light in brass colored metal, inside white and grey, produced
Metal
Large Sven Middelboe Verona Pendant by Nordisk Solar, Denmark
By Svend Middelboe, Nordisk Solar Co.
Located in Krefeld, DE
Beautiful Sven Middelboe verona pendant light in white colored metal, inside white, orange and grey
Metal
Large Sven Middelboe Verona Pendant by Nordisk Solar, Denmark
By Svend Middelboe, Nordisk Solar Co.
Located in Krefeld, DE
Beautiful Sven Middelboe Verona pendant light in brass colored metal, inside white, orange and grey
Metal
Large Sven Middelboe Verona Pendant by Nordisk Solar, Denmark
By Svend Middelboe, Nordisk Solar Co.
Located in Krefeld, DE
Beautiful Sven Middelboe Verona pendant light in white colored metal produced by Nordisk Solar
Metal
Brass Sven Middelboe Verona Pendant by Nordisk Solar, Denmark
By Svend Middelboe, Nordisk Solar Co.
Located in Krefeld, DE
Beautiful Sven Middelboe Verona pendant light in brass colored metal produced by Nordisk Solar
Metal
Multicolored Sven Middelboe Verona Pendant by Nordisk Solar, Denmark
By Svend Middelboe, Nordisk Solar Co.
Located in Krefeld, DE
Beautiful multicolored (white, orange, grey) vintage Sven Middelboe Verona pendant light produced
Metal
Large Sven Middelboe Verona Pendant by Nordisk Solar, Denmark
By Svend Middelboe, Nordisk Solar Co.
Located in Krefeld, DE
Beautiful Sven Middelboe verona pendant light in white colored metal, inside white, orange and grey
Metal
Large Silver Sven Middelboe Verona Pendant by Nordisk Solar, Denmark
By Svend Middelboe, Nordisk Solar Co.
Located in Krefeld, DE
Beautiful Sven Middelboe Verona pendant light in silver colored metal produced by Nordisk Solar
Metal
Sold
H 12.6 in W 18.9 in D 18.9 in
Large Multicolored Sven Middelboe Verona Pendant by Nordisk Solar, Denmark
By Svend Middelboe, Nordisk Solar Co.
Located in Krefeld, DE
Beautiful large multicolored (white, orange, grey) vintage Sven Middelboe Verona pendant light
Metal
White 5 Shades Sven Middelboe Verona Pendant by Nordisk Solar, Denmark
By Svend Middelboe, Nordisk Solar Co.
Located in Krefeld, DE
Sven Middelboe white and grey colored Verona pendant light produced by Thorn, Denmark. Good and
Metal
White 7 Shades Sven Middelboe Verona Pendant by Nordisk Solar, Denmark
By Svend Middelboe, Nordisk Solar Co.
Located in Krefeld, DE
Seven sahdes Sven Middelboe Verona pendant in white and grey colored produced by Nordiskk Solar
Metal
Large White Orange Sven Middelboe Verona Pendant by Nordisk Solar, Denmark
By Svend Middelboe, Nordisk Solar Co.
Located in Krefeld, DE
Sven Middelboe white, orange and grey colored Verona pendant light produced by Nordiskk Solar
Metal
Sold
H 11.03 in Dm 20.48 in
Large White & Yellow Sven Middelboe Verona Pendant by Nordisk Solar, Denmark
By Nordisk Solar Co., Svend Middelboe
Located in Krefeld, DE
Rar Sven Middelboe white, yellow and grey colored Verona pendant light produced by Nordisk Solar
Metal
Set of two Sven Middelboe Verona Pendants by Nordisk Solar, Denmark
By Nordisk Solar Co., Svend Middelboe
Located in Krefeld, DE
Beautiful selt white, and grey coloured Sven Middelboe Verona pendant light produced by Nordisk
Metal
Danish Design Verona Pendant by Sven Middelboe for Nordisk Solar, 1960s
By Nordisk Solar Co., Svend Middelboe
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
This Verona pendant lamp was designed by S. Middelboe for Nordisk Solar Compagni in Denmark in 1962
Aluminum
Sold
H 14.18 in Dm 19.69 in
Large White Scandinavian Verona Pendant Lamp by Sven Middelboe for Nordisk Solar
By Nordisk Solar Co., Svend Middelboe
Located in Vienna, AT
Fantastic large white lacquered Svend Middelboe pendant. Model Verona, number 42029. This pendant
Metal
Sold
H 11.03 in Dm 15.36 in
White orange 7 shades Sven Middelboe Verona Pendant by Nordisk Solar, Denmark
By Svend Middelboe, Nordisk Solar Co.
Located in Krefeld, DE
Sven Middelboe white, orange and grey colored Verona pendant light produced by Nordiskk Solar
Metal
Monumental "Verona" Pendant by Sven Middleboe
By Svend Middelboe
Located in Los Angeles, CA
wonderful large tiered pendant by Sven Middleboe. copper rings graduating from top to bottom, white enameled interior
Copper
Sold|$1,950
H 15 in W 55 in D 14 in
George Nelson Custom Hanging Walnut Cabinet from a National Historical Building
By George Nelson
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A two door Nelson walnut hanging cabinet with woven cane fronts and brass hardware, having a beveled bottom edge to the doors for ease of opening and folding to the top. Inside the b...
Cane, Walnut
$3,886 / item
H 26.38 in Dm 55.91 in
Orbitale Brass Chandelier 3 Rotating Balanced Arms, Ivory Black Twin Shades
By Arteluce, Silvio Piattelli, Stilnovo
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
Orbitale 3 arms frame using the twin shade. Thanks to a customer who had the articulated sconces and wanted this version with black and ivory shades. It's a beautiful combination of ...
Metal, Aluminum, Brass
$2,360 / item
H 33.47 in W 17.72 in D 20.08 in
Giraffe dining Chair in Solid Brazilian Wood by Juliana Vasconcellos
By Juliana Lima Vasconcellos
Located in Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais
The Giraffe dining chair was designed with soft curves and slender, but with volume, bringing comfort and elegance. The base structure was thought with three feet. The upholstered se...
Wood
Rewire Custom Brass Castanet Sconce
By Rewire
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rewire Custom Brass Castanet Sconce. Each sconce requires one E26 100w maximum bulb. Sconce naturally patinas over time to resemble the result in the photographed image. Priced and ...
Brass
'Skyline' Brass Chandelier by Folkform for Örsjö
By Örsjö Industri AB
Located in Glendale, CA
'Skyline' Brass Chandelier by Folkform for Örsjö. Executed in raw unlacquered brass which will acquire a beautiful natural patina over time. Inspired by the form of a city skyline, ...
Brass
Nagato Side Table by Christian Liaigre
By Christian Liaigre
Located in San Francisco, CA
Christian Liaigre design Nagato side table in white oak, signed. Contemporary used example in solid oak used as a side table or stool by Liaigre. In the Japanese taste with purposell...
Oak
Large (29") Smooth Undulating White Plaster Shell Pendant Light
Located in San Francisco, CA
A plaster pendant in a smooth, undulating shell shape, with scalloped edges. A newer take on Francis Elkins's 1940s plaster plafonnier. Hanging by four white chains; with 3 medium ba...
Metal
Paul Evans Sculpted Bronze Skyline Coffee Table
By Paul Evans
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Paul Evans sculpted bronze brutalist skyline coffee table, signed PE71 Glass top is 3/4" thick, 28" deep and 55" wide. Base is 15" high, 28" deep, 47" wide and will handle larger gl...
Bronze
On Hold|$3,995
H 8.75 in W 5.75 in D 5.75 in
Paavo Tynell Starry Sky 9068 Lamp by Lightolier Midcentury Island Nook Pendant
By Lightolier, Paavo Tynell
Located in Hyattsville, MD
US WIRED, from a Washington DC estate. Rare ceiling downlight, or could be outfitted to be hung as a pendant. This is a USA Lightolier version uses an anodized aluminum grate diffus...
Steel
Unique Console Table by Goons
Located in Geneve, CH
Unique console table by Goons Dimensions: W 120 x D 27 x H 74 cm Materials: Wood Dimensions can be adjusted +/- 10 cm Goons is located in Paris, France. All of their designs are ma...
Wood
$16,000
H 16 in W 58 in D 58 in
Square Modern Metal & Parchment Coffee Table by Costantini, Michelangelo
By Costantini
Located in New York, NY
MIguelangelo Quadrato Square Modern Customizable Metal and Parchment Coffee Table by Costantini Dimensions: 57'' W x 57'' D x 16'' H About Costantini Design Costantini has been a...
Metal
$14,520 / item
H 13.78 in W 38.98 in D 72.84 in
Brutalist Teal Ceramic & Verdigris Copper Coffee Table by Egg Designs
By Egg Designs
Located in Bothas Hill, KZN
Egg Designs’ Boogie Nights coffee table (2021) is a bold, Brutalist-inspired piece handcrafted with sculptural impact. It features individually glazed teal-green ceramic tiles applie...
Copper, Steel
Chrome-Plated Art Deco Chandelier, 1930s
Located in Praha, CZ
Made in Czechoslovakia Made of glass, chrome Re-polished Fully functional Original condition.
Chrome
Poul Henningsen 4/3 Copper & Opal Glass Pendant
By Poul Henningsen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Incredible Poul Henningsen 4/3 Copper & Opal Glass Pendant - 1950s Dim: 16" Dia. x 12"H
Copper
$1,800 / item
H 14 in W 66 in D 14 in
Outdoor Slat Bench in Vertical Grain Douglas Fir Wood Rustic Style
By Ten10
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Ten10 Slat Bench is made with vertical grain Douglas fir. It is made to order. The style of this bench is rustic. It is suitable for indoor or outdoor use. The legs are darker th...
Wood
$9,595
H 27.56 in W 97.64 in D 21.66 in
Mid-Century Modern Teak Sideboard B40 by Dieter Waeckerlin, Behr Möbel, 1958
By Dieter Waeckerlin, Behr
Located in Rosendahl, DE
This vintage B40 sideboard by Dieter Waeckerlin is a masterpiece of mid-century design and part of his renowned "Maasmöbel" collection. Crafted from fine teak veneer, it features cle...
Steel
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.
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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.
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