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Christoph Palme Furniture

Czech, German

The Bohemian tradition of opulent handcrafted crystal lighting begins with the Palme name. Founded in 1724 in Parchen, Bohemia (Austria-Hungary), Christoph Palme & Co. was initially named for lighting designer Josef Palme, who created crystal chandeliers by hand for the likes of King Louis XV and Austrian royalty. (A venturesome style of chandelier with no central supporting post was created during the era for Austrian Empress Maria Theresa before she was crowned Queen of Bohemia in 1743 — now known as the Maria Theresa chandelier — and Josef Palme created fixtures in this style.)

When Josef died in the mid-18th century, his younger brother Christoph took the helm of the family-owned company, and the brand has retained the name since then. 

Over time, Christoph Palme chandeliers and other lighting fixtures could be found in the living quarters of Russian Tsarina Elizabeth, Turkish Sultan Oman III and the decadent palaces of the kings of Saudi Arabia. In the postwar years, Palme lighting facilities trading under a range of names opened in West Germany, including Reinhold Palme & Sohne, Palme & Walter, Gerhard Palme and Christoph Palme Leuchten.

A handful of electric chandeliers manufactured by Christoph Palme & Co. were installed in the East Room of the White House during Theodore Roosevelt’s presidency, owing to Edward F. Caldwell & Co. having commissioned the historic manufacturer to create the fixtures. That Manhattan’s Edward F. Caldwell & Co. partnered with Christoph Palme lighting shouldn’t surprise collectors; the New York City firm was a leading electric lighting company whose own quality, elegant fixtures borrowed heavily from Baroque, Rococo and other historical styles.

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. 

In the modern era, the work of Christoph Palme & Co. has reflected changing tastes and an effort to preserve and uphold the sterling reputation of the centuries-old manufacturer. Brass and gold-plated mid-century modern designs were occasionally outfitted with an exquisite array of Swarovski crystals that dazzled in daylight, while partnerships with Venini and Palwa during the 1960s and 1970s yielded magnificent Hollywood Regency-style sconces and flush mount ceiling lights. These drew on natural forms and often featured an integration of clear Murano glass “drops” mounted on gilt-brass frames. 

On 1stDibs, find antique and vintage Christoph Palme lighting.

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Creator: Christoph Palme
palwa mid century SCONCE 1970s crystal glass and gilt brass grapes and leaves
By Palwa, Christoph Palme
Located in Mannheim, DE
Very beautiful mid century sconce manufactured by Palwa (Palme & Walter) in the 1970s. Made of crystal glass formed of grapes and leaves, frame made of gilt brass. Holds 1 E14 bulb. ...
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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Christoph Palme Furniture

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Crystal, Brass

Palwa or Palme Gilt Brass Faceted Crystal Glass Chandelier, 1960-1970s
By Christoph Palme, Palwa
Located in Antwerp, BE
Precious gilt brass and crystal glass Sputnik chandelier made by Christoph Palme or Palwa, Germany, circa 1960-1970. The chain-hanging chandelier has a gilt brass Sputnik constru...
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Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Christoph Palme Furniture

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Crystal, Copper, Brass

Large Murano Glass Tear Drop Chandelier, Christoph Palme, Germany, 1970s
By Christoph Palme
Located in Aachen, NRW
Stunning chandeliers by Christoph Palme, Germany, manufactured in the 1970s. It’s composed of Murano teardrop glass pieces on a gilded brass frame. High quality and in very good con...
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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Christoph Palme Furniture

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Brass

Large Pair of Golden Gilded Brass and Crystal Sconces by C.Palme, Germany, 1970s
By Christoph Palme
Located in Aachen, NRW
A stunning pair of golden sconces, made by Christoph Palme, Germany, circa 1970-1979. It’s composed of Murano teardrop Crystal glass pieces on a gilded brass frame. Best of the 1970...
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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Christoph Palme Furniture

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Brass

1 of 2 Large Murano Glass Tear Drop Chandelier, Christoph Palme, Germany, 1970s
By Christoph Palme
Located in Aachen, NRW
1 of 2 stunning chandeliers by Christoph Palme, Germany, manufactured in the 1970s. It’s composed of Murano teardrop glass pieces on a gilded brass frame. High quality and in very...
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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Christoph Palme Furniture

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Brass

Large Sputnik Chandelier Gilt Brass Elongated Murano Glass Drops Waterfall 1960s
By Palwa, Christoph Palme
Located in Nierstein am Rhein, DE
Impressive large gilt brass and elongated Murano glass drops Sputnik chandelier made by Christoph Palme, Germany, circa 1960-1970. The chain-han...
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1960s German Hollywood Regency Vintage Christoph Palme Furniture

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Brass

1 of the 2 Large Brass and Crystal Chandeliers, Ernst Palme, Germany, 1970s
By Christoph Palme
Located in Rijssen, NL
This amazing elegant chandelier was made in the 1970s by the iconic firm Ernst Palme in the 1970s. The piece is gold-plated and the 97 wonderful crystal prisms are in a tear-drop form. It is one of the largest chandelier...
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Christoph Palme Furniture

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Crystal, Gold Plate

Beautiful Petite Christoph Palme Chandelier Midcentury Crystal Balls, 1970s
By Christoph Palme
Located in Aachen, NRW
Elegant Petite Chandelier with wonderful crystal balls on a brass base suspended from tiny hooks. From: Christoph Palme, Germany, circa 1970s. High quality and in very good conditi...
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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Christoph Palme Furniture

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Crystal, Brass

1 of 3 Brass and Crystal Glass Rods Flush mount light by C.Palme, Germany, 1970s
By Christoph Palme
Located in Aachen, NRW
1 of 3 stunning Flush mount lights by Christoph Palme Germany, manufactured in 1970s. It’s composed of crystal glass rods on a brass frame. Sockets: It needs 4 x E27 standard small ...
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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Christoph Palme Furniture

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Crystal, Brass

Large Murano Glass Tear Drop Chandelier, Christoph Palme, Germany, 1970s
By Christoph Palme
Located in Aachen, NRW
Stunning chandelier by Christoph Palme, Germany, manufactured in the 1970s. It’s composed of Murano teardrop glass pieces on a gilded brass frame. High quality and in very good cond...
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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Christoph Palme Furniture

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Brass

Elegant Mid Century Modern Crystal Chandelier by Christoph Palme Germany 1970s
By Christoph Palme
Located in Munich, DE
Rare and stunning Mid Century Modern gilt brass and crystal glass 6-flamed chandelier or pendant lamp. Designed and manufactured by Christoph Palme, Germany, 1970s. Label inside the ...
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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Christoph Palme Furniture

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Crystal, Brass

Large Murano Glass Tear Drop Chandelier, Christoph Palme, Germany, 1970s
By Christoph Palme
Located in Aachen, NRW
1 of 2 Stunning chandeliers by Christoph Palme, Germany, manufactured in the 1970s. It’s composed of Murano teardrop glass pieces on a gilded brass frame. High quality and in very g...
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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Christoph Palme Furniture

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Brass

Pair of Palwa Sconces Swarovski Crystals on a Gold-Plated Frame, Vienna, 1960
By Palwa, Christoph Palme, Ernest Palme
Located in Bronx, NY
Pair of Palwa sconces cut crystals on a gold-plated frame, Vienna, 1960. Elegant pair highly detailed gold-plated sconces with a single candelabra socket by Palwa Vienna, Austria, 1...
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Christoph Palme Furniture

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Crystal, Gold Plate, Brass

Large Murano Glass Tear Drop Chandelier, Christoph Palme, Germany, 1970s
By Christoph Palme
Located in Aachen, NRW
Stunning chandelier by Christoph Palme, Germany, manufactured in the 1970s. It’s composed of Murano teardrop glass pieces on a gilded brass frame. High quality and in very good co...
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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Christoph Palme Furniture

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Brass

Pair of Wonderful Crystal Rods Sconces by Christoph Palme, Germany, 1970s
By Christoph Palme
Located in Aachen, NRW
Wonderful pair of midcentury brass wall sconces with crystal glasses, made by Christoph Palme, Germany, manufactured, circa 1970-1979. ...
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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Christoph Palme Furniture

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Crystal, Brass

One of the Nine Palme Chandeliers or Flush Mounts Brass and Crystal, 1960s
By Christoph Palme
Located in Rijssen, NL
Wonderful light effect due to lovely glass elements. In very good vintage condition and ready to use. Each light requires 4 X E 27 up to 40 Watts each. All electrical items functi...
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1970s German Adam Style Vintage Christoph Palme Furniture

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Crystal, Brass

1960 Palwa Starburst Pistil Dandelion Ball Chandelier Pendant Light
By Christoph Palme, Palwa, Gebrüder Cosack, Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Large 29 lights chandelier with gold-plated pistil flowers. Designed by Christoph Palme. The lamp has an incomparable unique character, a touch of luxury fills the room. Manufact...
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Christoph Palme Furniture

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Gold Plate, Brass

Murano Glass Drop Chandelier Sputnik Gilt Brass Palme Lamp 1960s Venini Style
By Christoph Palme, Venini, Palwa
Located in Nierstein am Rhein, DE
Large gilt brass sputnik chandelier with elongated murano glass made by Christoph Palme, very in the style of Venini, Germany, circa 1960-1970. ...
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1960s German Hollywood Regency Vintage Christoph Palme Furniture

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Metal, Brass

Palwa Swarovski Ceiling Flush Mount Chandelier
By Christoph Palme, Palwa
Located in Norwood, NJ
Large fine quality round gilt brass metal crystal glass floral flush mount chandelier made by Palwa, Germany, circa 1960-1970. 12 lights. This brilliant and gorgeous ceiling light ha...
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Christoph Palme Furniture

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Crystal, Gold Plate, Brass

Large Murano Glass Tear Drop Chandelier, Christoph Palme, Germany, 1970s
By Christoph Palme
Located in Aachen, NRW
Stunning chandelier by Christoph Palme, Germany, manufactured in the 1970s. It’s composed of Murano teardrop glass pieces on a gilded brass frame. High quality and in very good co...
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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Christoph Palme Furniture

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Brass

1 of 2 Extra Large Murano Glass Chandelier, Christoph Palme, Germany, 1970s
By Christoph Palme
Located in Aachen, NRW
1 of 2 Stunning chandeliers by Christoph Palme, Germany, manufactured in the 1970s. It’s composed of many Murano glass pieces on a brass frame. Wonderful light effect. High quality a...
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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Christoph Palme Furniture

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Brass

1 of 3 Large Murano Glass Tear Drop Chandelier, Christoph Palme, Germany, 1970s
By Christoph Palme
Located in Aachen, NRW
Stunning chandelier by Christoph Palme, Germany, manufactured in the 1970s. It’s composed of Murano teardrop glass pieces on a brass frame. Wonderful light effect. High quality and i...
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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Christoph Palme Furniture

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Brass

1 of 3 Large Murano Glass Tear Drop Chandelier by C.Palme, Germany, 1970s
By Christoph Palme
Located in Aachen, NRW
A stunning huge chandelier by Christoph Palme, Germany, was manufactured in the 1970s. It’s composed of Murano teardrop glass pieces on a metal /brass frame. High quality of material...
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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Christoph Palme Furniture

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Crystal, Brass

1 of 6 Petite Murano Glass Tear Drop Flush mount by C.Palme, Germany, 1970s
By Christoph Palme
Located in Aachen, NRW
A stunning petite flush mount light by Christoph Palme, Germany, was manufactured in the 1970s. It’s composed of Murano teardrop glass pieces ...
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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Christoph Palme Furniture

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Crystal, Brass

Pair of Wonderful Crystal Rods Sconces Italy, 1970s
By Christoph Palme
Located in Aachen, NRW
Wonderful pair of midcentury wall sconces with crystal glasses, made in Italy, manufactured, circa 1970-1979. Each sconce needs 2 x E14 small bulb. Light bulbs are not included. ...
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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Christoph Palme Furniture

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Crystal, Brass

Large Pair of Golden Gilded Brass and Crystal Sconces by C.Palme, Germany, 1970s
By Christoph Palme
Located in Aachen, NRW
A stunning pair of golden sconces, made by Christoph Palme, Germany, circa 1970-1979. It’s composed of Murano teardrop Crystal glass pieces on a gilded brass frame. Best of the 1970...
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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Christoph Palme Furniture

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Brass

1970 Germany Palwa Tear Drop Chandelier Murano Glass & Gilt-Brass
By Venini, Palwa, Christoph Palme
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Elegant teardrop chandelier made by Venini of transparent Murano glass drops mounted on a gilded brass frame with golden leafs. Chandelier illuminates beautifully and offers a lot of...
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1970s German Hollywood Regency Vintage Christoph Palme Furniture

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Gold Plate, Brass

Large Murano Glass Tear Drop Chandelier, Christoph Palme, Germany, 1970s
By Christoph Palme
Located in Aachen, NRW
Stunning chandelier by Christoph Palme, Germany, manufactured in the 1970s. It’s composed of Murano teardrop glass pieces on a brass frame. High quality and in a good condition. C...
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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Christoph Palme Furniture

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Brass

Large Murano Glass Tear Drop Chandelier by C.Palme, Germany, 1970s
By Christoph Palme
Located in Aachen, NRW
A stunning chandelier by Christoph Palme, Germany, manufactured in 1970s. It’s composed of Murano tear drop glass pieces on metal /brass frame. High quality of materials. Sockets...
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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Christoph Palme Furniture

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Crystal, Brass

Stunning Gilt Brass and Crystal Glass Rods Chandelier by C.Palme, Germany, 1970s
By Christoph Palme
Located in Aachen, NRW
A stunning chandelier by Christoph Palme Germany, manufactured in 1970s. It’s composed of crystal glass rods on a brass frame. Sockets: It needs 6 x E27 standard bulbs ( max. 80 W...
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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Christoph Palme Furniture

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Crystal, Brass

Vintage Crystal Sconces by Christoph Palme, Set of 2
By Christoph Palme
Located in Bastogne, BE
Crystal vintage wall sconces Christoph Palme. Germany Christoph Palme is one of the best light manufacturers in Europe! Gilded brass. High quality crystal! Vintage. 1970s. Siz...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Christoph Palme Furniture

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Crystal, Brass

1 of 3 Pairs of Wonderful Crystal Rod Sconces by Christoph Palme, Germany, 1970s
By Christoph Palme
Located in Aachen, NRW
Wonderful pair of midcentury brass wall sconces with crystal glasses, made by Christoph Palme, Germany, manufactured, circa 1970-1979. ...
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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Christoph Palme Furniture

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Crystal, Brass

Vintage Chandelier Design by Christoph Palme, 1960 Germany
By Christoph Palme
Located in Oostrum-Venray, NL
Vintage Chandelier Design by Christoph Palme,1960 Germany This vintage chandelier is made by German manufacturer Palme and dates from the ...
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Christoph Palme Furniture

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Crystal, Gold Plate

1970 Germany Palwa Tear Drop Chandelier Murano Glass and Silver Brass
By Palwa, Venini, Christoph Palme
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Elegant teardrop chandelier made by Venini of transparent Murano glass drops mounted on a silver plated brass frame with silver leafs. Chandelier illuminates beautifully and offers...
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1970s German Hollywood Regency Vintage Christoph Palme Furniture

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Silver Plate, Chrome

1 (of 2) 1970 Germany Palwa Tear Drop Chandelier Murano Glass and Brass
By Palwa, Christoph Palme, Venini
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Elegant teardrop chandelier made by Venini of clear Murano glass drops mounted on a gilt-brass frame. Chandelier illuminates beautifully and offers a lot of light. A real eyecatche...
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1970s German Hollywood Regency Vintage Christoph Palme Furniture

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Gold Plate, Brass

Flush Mounts by C. Palme Brass and Crystal, 1970s
By Christoph Palme
Located in Rijssen, NL
Wonderful light effect due to lovely glass elements. In very good vintage condition and ready to use. Each light requires 13X E14 up to 30 Watts each. Led compatible.
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1970s German Vintage Christoph Palme Furniture

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Crystal, Brass

Palwa Flushmount with Swarovski Crystals, Germany, 1960s
By Christoph Palme, Palwa
Located in Bronx, NY
1970s round flush mount gilded frame that has numerous cut crystals and beads in various sizes in the placed in shapes of flowers , Austria. Six European candelabra sockets. Signed...
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1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Christoph Palme Furniture

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Crystal, Gold Plate

1960 Palwa Ball Chandelier Pendant Light
By Palwa, Christoph Palme
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Elegant 12 lights chandelier with 14-karat gold-plated brass and Swarovski crystals. Designed by Christoph Palme. The lamp has an incomparable unique character, a touch of luxury fil...
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Christoph Palme Furniture

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Crystal, Gold Plate, Brass

Beautiful Christoph Palme Chandelier Midcentury Crystal Balls, 1970s
By Christoph Palme
Located in Aachen, NRW
Elegant chandelier with wonderful crystal balls on a brass base, suspended from tiny hooks. From: Christoph Palme, Germany, circa 1970s. High quality and in very good condition. ...
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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Christoph Palme Furniture

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Crystal, Brass

Pair of Palwa Sunburst Gilt Metal Flush Mount, 1970, Austria
By Palwa, Christoph Palme
Located in Bronx, NY
Palwa sunburst gilt metal flush mount with 10 candelabra sockets illuminating the clear crystal glass pieces. Austria 1970. Two available.    
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Christoph Palme Furniture

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Crystal, Metal

Palwa Sunburst Gilt Metal Flush Mount, 1970, Austria
By Christoph Palme, Palwa
Located in Bronx, NY
Palwa sunburst gilt metal flush mount with 10 candelabra sockets illuminating the glass pieces. Austria 1970.
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Christoph Palme Furniture

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Crystal, Metal

Beautiful Christoph Palme Chandelier Midcentury Crystal Balls, 1970s
By Christoph Palme
Located in Aachen, NRW
Elegant chandelier with wonderful crystal balls on a brass base, suspended from tiny hooks. From: Christoph Palme, Germany, circa 1970s. High quality and in very good condition....
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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Christoph Palme Furniture

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Crystal

Large Crystal Glass Drop Flushmount by Christoph Palme, Germany, 1970s
By Christoph Palme
Located in Aachen, NRW
A stunning flushmount fixture by Christoph Palme, Germany, manufactured in 1970s. It’s composed of crystal drop glass pieces on a gilded brass frame. High quality and in very good...
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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Christoph Palme Furniture

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Crystal, Brass

Large Palwa Sconces with Thick Swarovski Crystal Rods, 1980, Germany
By Christoph Palme, Ernest Palme, Palwa
Located in Bronx, NY
Palwa sconces by Christoph Palme, 1980, Germany Pair of brass sconces with four European candelabra sockets the shade consist of 17 thick Swarovski crystal rods. Frames 24-karat gi...
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Christoph Palme Furniture

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Crystal, Brass

Beautiful Christoph Palme Chandelier Midcentury Crystal Balls, 1970s
By Christoph Palme
Located in Aachen, NRW
Elegant Chandelier with wonderful crystal balls on a brass base, suspended from tiny hooks. From: Christoph Palme, Germany, circa 1970s. High quality and in very good condition....
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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Christoph Palme Furniture

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Crystal, Brass

1 of 2 Golden Gilded Brass and Crystal Glass Chandelier by Christoph Palme, 1960
By Christoph Palme
Located in Hagenbach, DE
An extraordinary chandelier by Christoph Palme made in Germany in the 1960s. The lamp has a very elegant design and is also very heavy. It is made in the period of Hollywood Regency....
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1960s German Hollywood Regency Vintage Christoph Palme Furniture

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Crystal, Brass

German Vintage Gilt Brass and Glass Ceiling Light Pendant Chandelier, 1960s
By Christoph Palme, Palwa
Located in Berlin, DE
Wonderful massive crystal glass drops and gold/nickel-plated brass pendant chandelier. Germany, 1960s. Measures: Diameter 17 in Height (body) min.: 7.1 in. Lamp sockets: 8.
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Christoph Palme Furniture

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Crystal, Brass

palwa CEILING LAMP small chandelier christoph palme 1960s hollywood regency
By Palwa, Christoph Palme
Located in Mannheim, DE
Fantastic and glamouros vintage ceiling lamp manufactured by Palwa (Palme & Walter) in the 1960s. The base is made of brass. The shade is made of faceted glass, surrounded by a frame...
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Christoph Palme Furniture

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Brass

1 of 2 Large Murano Glass Tear Drop Chandelier, Christoph Palme, Germany, 1970s
By Christoph Palme
Located in Aachen, NRW
1 of 2 stunning chandelier by Christoph Palme, Germany, manufactured in 1970s. It’s composed of Murano teardrop glass pieces on a gilded brass frame. High quality and in very good...
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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Christoph Palme Furniture

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Brass

Christoph Palme furniture for sale on 1stDibs.

Christoph Palme furniture are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of metal and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Christoph Palme furniture, although beige editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original furniture by Christoph Palme were created in the mid-century modern style in europe during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider furniture by Gebrüder Cosack, ERCO Leuchten, and Kaiser. Prices for Christoph Palme furniture can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $880 and can go as high as $12,500, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $2,885.

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