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Chandeliers and Pendants For Sale
Antique Holophane Prismatic Glass Church Kitchen Island Brass Pendant Light
By Holophane
Located in Stockbridge, GB
Antique Holophane Ripple-Lite Church Pendant Light -C
A prismatic glass pendant light Manufactured by ‘Holophane’. The light has retained its original coppered brass metal gallery, ...
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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum, Brass, Copper
Beehive Opaline Glass & Burnished Brass Ball Pendant, Germany 1930s
Located in NUEMBRECHT, NRW
This elegant Art Deco pendant was designed and manufactured in Germany in the 1930s during the Bauhaus period.
The light features a ribbed marbled opaline glass shade in warm honey...
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1930s German Art Deco Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Fantastic Murano smoked Glass Tube Chandelier
By Mazzega
Located in Gaiarine Frazione Francenigo (TV), IT
Italian vintage chandelier in Murano glass and nickel-plated metal structure. The armor polished nickel supports 30 largesmoked glass tubes.
Period: late XX century
Dimensions: 47,25...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Blown Glass
Art Deco Pendant Light, Pink Marbled Glass Shade, Bakelite Holder, Germany 1930s
Located in Schwerin, MV
Pink Art Deco rod pendant light from the first half of the last century - 1930s - with a curved glass shade.
This rod pendant light looks especially good with antique furnishings.
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1930s German Art Deco Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Large Art Deco Pendant Lamp with marbled glass, Germany, 1930s
Located in Schwerin, MV
Large Art Deco rod pendant light from the 1930s - 1940s with a beautifully contoured beige glass shade. The glass shade is marbled and in very good condition, with the lower decorati...
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Mid-20th Century German Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass
Swedish Designer, Chandelier, Brass, Fabric, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and white fabric chandelier designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s.
Dramatic patina on brass consistent with age and use.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 24.0"H x 28.0"D
S...
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1940s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Opaline Glass & Burnished Brass Tassel Ball Pendants, Germany 1930s, Set of 2
Located in NUEMBRECHT, NRW
German Art Deco Opaline Pendants, 1930s, Bauhaus era
The lights feature elegant German Art Deco design with a patinated brass rod and canopy, complemented by a decorative moss green...
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1930s German Art Deco Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Antique Peter Behrens Siemens Luzette German Opaline Glass Pendant Light, C.1910
By Siemens, Peter Behrens
Located in London, GB
An exceptionally rare pair of Luzette pendant lights designed by Peter Behrens for Siemens, Germany, c.1910.
Each light features a two-part construction: an opaline glass bowl paire...
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Early 20th Century German Bauhaus Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Copper
Vintage Industrial Gray Enamel Cast Iron Old Train Station Pendant Light
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Old German train station light by Pötter & Schütze GmbH
Light grey enamel met big cast iron top
White interior
Weight: 12.3 kg / 27.1 lb
Priced per individual item. All lamps h...
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Mid-20th Century German Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Enamel, Iron
French Neoclassical Style Cream White Alabaster Bowl Chandelier, ca. 1920
Located in Barntrup, DE
Early 20th-century French alabaster bowl chandelier with bronze and brass fittings in a refined Neoclassical revival style.
A refined French Neoclassical alabaster bowl chandelier f...
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1920s French Neoclassical Revival Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Alabaster, Brass, Bronze
French Grey Metal Vintage Round Glass Pendant Light by Philips
By Philips
Located in Amsterdam, NL
French vintage industrial street lamp by Philips, Manufactured in France
Grey metal with cast iron top
Light coloured round glass
Weight: 8.80 kg / 19.4 lb
Priced per individual it...
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Mid-20th Century French Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
Mid Century Black Caged Lantern Pendant, Brass & Milk Glass, France 1950s
By Maison Arlus
Located in NUEMBRECHT, NRW
This mid-century pendant was designed and manufactured in France in the 1950s.
The light features a lantern-shaped pendant with a milk glass cylindrical diffuser, enclosed by black ...
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass
Gray Enamel Vintage Industrial Cast Iron Clear Glass Pendant Lights
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Factory hanging lamp
Gray enamel white interior
clear glass, cast iron top
Weight 5.5 kg / 12.1 lb
Priced per individual item. All lamps have been made suitable by international st...
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Mid-20th Century Hungarian Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Enamel, Iron
Vintage Style Cocoon Pendant Light.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This evocative vintage style cocoon pendant light features a soft, enveloping silhouette formed by a plastic polymer shade draped over an internal wire frame, creating an organic, co...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Wire
Swedish Grace Glass Pendant Light by Asea, 1940s, Sweden
By ASEA
Located in Værløse, DK
Swedish Grace White Opaline Glass Pendant Light made by Asea circa 1940.
* White opaline glass pendant with horizontal stribes and brass top for ceiling mounting.
* Manufacturer: ...
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1940s Swedish Art Deco Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Antique Holophane Reflector-Refractor Prismatic Glass Pendant Light, c.1920
By Holophane
Located in London, GB
A trio of glass reflector pendant lights made in England by Holophane. c.1920.
These are early examples of what would later evolve into the iconic Reflector‑Refractor pendant. Each ...
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1920s English Art Deco Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Big Murano Candy Pendant Amber Swirl D:40 cm
Located in København, DK
Big Murano candy pendant lamp in the combination of burned orange and amber glass. All our lamps are mouth-blown glass and are handmade in Italy at a glassworks. Therefore the expres...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Blown Glass
$1,200 / item
Big Murano Candy Pendant Yellow Swirl D:40 cm
Located in København, DK
Big Murano candy pendant lamp in a beautiful soft yellow nuance. All our lamps are mouth-blown glass and are handmade in Italy at a glassworks. Therefore the expression of the lamp w...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Blown Glass
$1,200 / item
Large Jugendstil Alabaster Pendant Light with Dramatic Natural Veining
Located in Lisse, NL
A striking and generously proportioned alabaster pendant light, measuring approximately 19.75 inches in diameter, executed during the European Jugendstil period. Carved from a single...
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Early 20th Century European Jugendstil Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Alabaster, Brass, Wire
Green Verde Mercury Murano Glass Chandelier, 1940s
Located in Houston, TX
Early 20th Century Murano six arm glass chandelier. The glass displays fine striations, light seed bubbles, and gentle variations in thickness consistent with traditional Murano blow...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Glass, Blown Glass
Artistic Chandelier 12arms in Green Murano Glass by Multiforme, Made in Italy
By Multiforme
Located in Trebaseleghe, IT
Artistic Chandelier 12arms in Green Murano Glass by Multiforme, Made in Italy
Bellepoque 364 from the Timeless collection is a chandelier that evokes the atmosphere of the beginning...
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2010s Italian Other Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Artistic Chandelier 6 Arms Clear-gold-wisteria Murano Glass Iris by Multiforme
By Multiforme
Located in Trebaseleghe, IT
Artistic chandelier 6 arms clear-gold-wisteria in Murano glass Iris garden by Multiforme.
Original and innovative artistic glass collection Iris garden. A collection inspired from th...
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2010s Italian Other Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
SONOVER French Art Deco Pendant Chandelier with Frosted Glass, 1920s
By Sonover
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
French Art Deco Pendant Chandelier by SONOVER, Aumale, France, 1920s.
Elegant French Art Deco pendant chandelier produced by Société Normande de Verreries (SONOVER), manufactured in...
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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Iron
Marcel VASSEUR Large Art Deco Alabaster Pendant Chandelier, 1920
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
Large French Art Deco Pendant with Exceptionally Thick Alabaster Shade by Marcel Vasseur, Paris, ca. 1920.
Impressive and rare French Art Deco pendant light featuring an exceptional...
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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Alabaster, Wrought Iron
Mid-Century Gold Set of Two Chandeliers and One Wall Sconce by Estiluz, 1970s
Located in Badajoz, Badajoz
This Set has never been used, perfect condition, included original carton box. This Marvelous Mid-Century Set is composed by:
- Two of Gold Long Chandeliers by Estiluz. Model: T-1142...
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1970s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Amazing Murano Glass Candelier, 185 Poliedri Clear and Smoked
By Mazzega
Located in Gaiarine Frazione Francenigo (TV), IT
Elegant Italian pendant light made from 185 trasparent and smoked Murano glasses "poliedri". Structure in gold and brass colored metal.
Period: late xx century
Dimensions: 40,70 inch...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Blown Glass
1920s Art Deco Bronze Chandelier with Large Alabaster Shades and Sculptural Arms
Located in Lisse, NL
A bold and elegant 1920s Art Deco chandelier that combines sculptural bronze with luminous alabaster.
Crafted in richly patinated bronze, this chandelier features flowing, organical...
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Alabaster, Brass, Bronze
Capriccio Chandelier 8 Arms Blue Artistic Murano Glass by Multiforme
By Multiforme
Located in Trebaseleghe, IT
Capriccio by Multiforme is a 8 lights chandelier, in Talco blue artistic glass, with curly ornamental elements.
Inspired by the Classic Venetian tradition it is characterized by a ce...
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2010s Italian Other Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Blown Glass, Murano Glass
1 of 4 Beautiful Pendant Lamp, Art Deco Bauhaus, Germany 1920s
Located in München, BY
Original and rare Art Deco/Bauhaus pendant lamp made of copper, brass and glass, Germany, circa 1920.
The lampshade consists of two glass sections: the upper section is frosted, and...
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1920s German Bauhaus Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass, Copper
French Art Deco Pink and Gray Alabaster and Bronze Pendant Light, circa 1920
Located in Barntrup, DE
Rare pink-toned French Art Deco alabaster pendant with sculptural bowl form and elegant bronze detailing.
A rare and refined French Art Deco pendant light, distinguished by its soft...
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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Alabaster, Brass, Bronze
Pair of Art Deco Italian Opaline Glass and Brass Pendants, 1950-1959
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
A pair of Italian hand blown opaline globe pendants, burnished brass mounts, chain and canopy, 1950-1959.
European wiring with a single brass and porcelain Edison E-27 light socket ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Large Art Deco Pendant Lamp, Glass Shade, Brass Canopy, Germany, 1940s - 1950s
Located in Schwerin, MV
Large Art Deco rod pendant light with a decorated beige glass shade from the 1940s - 1950s. The glass shade is in good condition, although the radial gold stripes are partially worn ...
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Mid-20th Century German Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Scandinavian Ceiling Light, 1950s
Located in Oslo, NO
Wonderful and decorative flush mount ceiling fixture from the early 1950s. Designed and made in Sweden from cirka 1950s first half.
The lamp is fully working and in good vintage co...
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1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Chrome
Handmade Vintage Inspired Petite Fluted Porcelain Pendant
By DBO Home
Located in Sharon, CT
The Petite Trumpet Pendant is a refined porcelain light defined by its softly flared silhouette and sculptural simplicity. Cast in porcelain with subtle hand-shaped nuances, the shad...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Organic Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
POSA 36 D Model Adjustable 'Double Pull' Pendant Lamp by Florian Schulz, Germany
Located in Hagenbach, DE
POSA 36 D Model Adjustable Side Pull Pendant Lamp by Florian Schulz, Germany
New and made the order. Designed and manufactured in Germany.
The lamp shade is made of very quality o...
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21st Century and Contemporary German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
French Sunburst Starburst Pendant Light Fixture in Gilt Metal & Milk Glass, 1950
Located in Barcelona, ES
Sunburst Leafed Pendant Ceiling Light with In Gilt Iron with Milk Glass Globe
France, 1950s
Outstanding French sunburst pendant in gilt metal and opaline glass
This sunburst starburs...
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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Iron
French Art Deco Black Veined Alabaster and Bronze Pendant Light, ca. 1920s
Located in Barntrup, DE
Large-Scale French Art Deco Alabaster Pendant with Dramatic Black Veining and Bronze Details
A striking French Art Deco pendant light featuring a generously sized alabaster bowl wit...
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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Alabaster, Bronze
Opaline Glass & Burnished Brass Ball Pendant with Tassel, Germany 1930s
Located in NUEMBRECHT, NRW
German Art Deco Opaline Pendants, 1930s, Bauhaus era
The lights feature elegant German Art Deco design with a patinated brass rod and canopy, complemented by a decorative moss green...
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1930s German Art Deco Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
DUOS 36 D Model Adjustable Double Pull Pendant Lamp by Florian Schulz, Germany
Located in Hagenbach, DE
DUOS 36 D Model Adjustable 'Double Pull' Pendant Lamp by Florian Schulz, Germany
New and made the order. Designed and manufactured in Germany.
The lamp shade is made of very quali...
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21st Century and Contemporary German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Bubble Glass Pendant Lamp by Helena Tynell for Glashütte Limburg
Located in München, DE
Very beautiful bubble glass pendant lamp by Helena Tynell for the Limburg glassworks.
The lamp spreads a spectacular play of light in the room and enchants with its charisma.
Great h...
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Pair of Neoclassical Sunburst Crown Ceiling Light Fixtures in Gilt Iron, 1940s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Pair of French Neoclassical Crown Sunburst Ceiling Lights in Gilt Wrought Iron
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Outstanding neoclassical style gilt iron ...
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Mid-20th Century French Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Iron, Wrought Iron, Gold Leaf
MOD Anders Pehrson Style Red Industrial Flex Double Tube Ceiling Light
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Incredible Anders Pherson style industrial fluorescent ceiling lamp, France 90's. Made of red enameled metal with red plastic ends and white metal enameled grate this ceiling lamp al...
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1990s French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Wire
Brutalist pendant lamp by Felipe Delfinger for Feders, Mexico, 1960s
Located in SANT ADRIÀ DE BESÒS, ES
Brutalist pendant lamp by Felipe Delfinger for Feders, Mexico, 1960s. Custom stained glass diffuser in blue, orange, caramel and white tones, combined with a brass structure.
Crafted...
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1960s Mexican Brutalist Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass
Large Raffia Bast and Teak Pendant Lamp from Temde
Located in München, DE
Exceptionally beautiful and large pendant lamp from the 1960s.
The design is very unusual.
The shape and the materials create a warm and very pleasant light.
The teak details are ...
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Beautiful original large 1960s Heifetz Rotaflex pendant lamp
Located in München, DE
Beautiful large original 1960s beige Heifetz Rotaflex pendant lamp.
Excellent glare-free light for any living space.
Original E27 socket.
Very good vintage condition with no damage.
...
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Plastic
French Art Deco White Alabaster & Brass Three-Light Pendant Light, ca. 1920s
Located in Barntrup, DE
An elegant French Art Deco pendant light featuring a sculptural white alabaster bowl suspended by brass chains — a refined lighting piece from the 1920s with timeless presence.
This...
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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Alabaster, Metal, Brass
ONOS 40 D Model Adjustable 'Double Pull' Pendant Lamp by Florian Schulz, Germany
Located in Hagenbach, DE
ONOS 40 D Model Adjustable 'Double Pull' Pendant Lamp by Florian Schulz, Germany
New and made the order. Designed and manufactured in Germany.
Made of very quality solid Brass Mat...
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21st Century and Contemporary German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern multicolored 6-armed brass sputnik lamp, 1950s Italy
By Arteluce
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Mid-Century Modern multicolored 3-armed brass sputnik lamp, 1950s
With nice original midcentury patina. Little since of usage.
Rare and elegant midcentury Sputnik lamp, 1950s.
The...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass
ONOS 55 D Model Adjustable 'Double Pull' Pendant Lamp by Florian Schulz, Germany
Located in Hagenbach, DE
ONOS 55 D Model Adjustable Side Pull Pendant Lamp by Florian Schulz, Germany
New and made the order. Designed and manufactured in Germany.
Made of very quality solid Brass Materia...
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21st Century and Contemporary German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Stunning Glass Flushmount by Peill & Putzler, Germany, 1970s
Located in Aachen, NRW
Fantastic mid-century flush mount by Peill & Putzler, Germany, manufactured, circa 1970-1979.
High quality and in very good condition
The fixture requires 3 small bulbs, E14 ( up ...
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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass
French Art Nouveau Lilac and White Glass Pendant Light by Muller Strasbourg
Located in Barntrup, DE
Refined French Art Nouveau pendant light featuring handcrafted pâte de verre glass with softly opaline diffusion by Muller Strasbourg, suspended on an ornate brass chain, circa 1920....
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1920s French Art Nouveau Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
A Mid Century Chandelier By TH Valentiner For Poul Dinesen Of Denmark
Located in Søborg, DK
A very rare Mid Century chandelier designed by Danish architect T. H. Valentiner for Poul Dinesen in the 1960s .
A classic example of simp...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Large White Alabaster Pendant Chandelier with Black Veining, Sweden, circa 1920
Located in Barntrup, DE
Sculptural Scandinavian alabaster pendant chandelier with dramatic black veining and luminous ice-like translucency.
A striking, large-scale Scandinavian alabaster chandelier, celeb...
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1920s Swedish Art Deco Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Alabaster, Brass, Bronze
Scandinavian Ceiling Light, 1950s
Located in Oslo, NO
Wonderful and decorative flush mount ceiling fixture from the early 1950s. Designed and made in Sweden from cirka 1950s first half.
The lamp is fully working and in good vintage co...
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1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Chrome
French Art Deco Cream Alabaster and Brass Pendant Light, ca. 1920s
Located in Barntrup, DE
Compact French Art Deco alabaster pendant with warm cream tones and patinated brass details.
A refined and compact French Art Deco pendant light, distinguished by its softly glowing...
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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Alabaster, Brass
Anella Lotus Flower Hammered Brass Pendant Light, Mid-Century Modern Chandelier
Located in İstiklal, TR
Arel Lighting is a handmade manufacturer of lighting fixtures.
ANELLA Embossed Lotus Flower Brass Pendant is an elegant statement piece that blends sculptural artistry with refined ...
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2010s Turkish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
French Art Deco Pendant Light, Molded Amber Glass & Brass, Circa 1930s
Located in Barntrup, DE
Elegant French Art Deco pendant light featuring molded amber glass and brass details, circa 1930s.
This refined French Art Deco pendant light, dating to the 1930s, features a beauti...
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Awesome large Mother-of-Pearl ceiling bell lamp, 1960s
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Awesome large Mother-of-Pearl ceiling bell lamp, 1960s
The lamp can be adjusted from 40cm to a height of 140cm.
The lamp need 1x E27 / E26 Edison screw fit bulb, is wired, in worki...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Lovely Mid-Century Modern 12-Arm Brass Sputnik Lamp, 1950s
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Large Mid-Century Modern 12-Arm Brass Sputnik Lamp, 1950s
Rare and elegant midcentury Sputnik lamps, 1950s, Germany. Executed in lacquered metal and brass.
The lamp is executed wit...
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1950s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass
Vintage 1970s Italian Tole Chandelier with Verdigris Finish, Five Arms
Located in New York, NY
Italian Verdigris Finish Tole Chandelier with Five arms with new cream colored candle covers. 20.5" diameter X 44" long with chain and original ceiling cap. Chandelier is 23" long w...
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1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Steel
Antique and Vintage Chandeliers and Pendant Lights for Sale: Shop Baccarat Chandeliers, Stilnovo Chandeliers and Other Lighting on 1stDibs
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.
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Hand-blown glass makes the Italian fixture glow like dew-covered leaves in the sun.
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A Tale of Two Sputnik Chandeliers
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