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Chandeliers and Pendants For Sale
Mid-Century Modern German Cocoon Pendant Lamp by Friedel Wauer for Goldkant
Located in Hamburg, DE
Rare Mid-Century Cocoon pendant lamp by Goldkant Leuchten.
The flat Cocoon shade provides diffuse, atmospheric light. At the same time, the symmetrical lamp body presents itself as ...
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Grand Mid-Century Flush Mount Uplight Ceiling Lamp from Filmcasino Vienna, 1950s
By Jean Royère
Located in Vienna, AT
We are delighted to present this stunning bowl-shaped pendant light / uplight plafoniere / flush mount light fixture dating back to the 1950s. (Actually there were three pieces avail...
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Aluminum, Brass
Art Deco Jefferson 'Moonstone' Milk Glass Plafonnier Light Pendant, C.1920
Located in London, GB
A beautiful pair of moonstone glass plafonnier ceiling lights made by GEC. c.1920
Elegant 14" moonstone glass bowls set in copper plated brass rings with hangers and chains, all o...
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Early 20th Century English Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
GINO VISTOSI Cascade pendant opaline Murano glass , Italy 1960s
By Gino Vistosi, Vistosi
Located in La xara, VC
Free shipping
Buying a Gino Vistosi chandelier is a great choice because:
• They feature exquisite Murano glass craftsmanship, often hand-blown, which adds unique artistry and elegan...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Chrome
$2,149 Sale Price
28% Off
1960s Tom Greene Brass Lotus Pendant for Feldman
Located in St- Leonard, Quebec
Classic Tom Greene Lotus Brass Pendant for Feldman NY .
Contain one E26 size socket rated at 60 watt max.
In mint condition .
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Beige Taraxacum Cocoon Pendant by Castiglioni for Flos, Italy 1960s
Located in Roma, IT
Spectacular vintage mid-century "Taraxacum" cocoon pendant. This charming and incredibly rare chandelier was designed by Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni and produced by Flos in ...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Steel
Rare "Niju-Ichi" Uchiwa Chandelier by Ingo Maurer, circa 1970s
By Ingo Maurer, M Design
Located in Wiesbaden, Hessen
An exceptional Uchiwa bamboo fan chandelier or pendant lamp by Ingo Maurer for Design M, 1970s, Germany. Executed in bamboo and 21 rice paper fans.
Socket: 1 x E27 Edison for standar...
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1970s German Japonisme Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Bamboo, Paper
Unique Swedish Art Deco Hanging lamp made of Luxury Artificial Silk
Located in Hannover, DE
This pendant light is a real gem from the 1930s, and it's in amazing condition for its age. The frame of the lampshade itself is made of metal, and the lampshade is then covered with...
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1930s Swedish Art Deco Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum
Stunning and Rare Art Deco Alabaster Chandelier, early 20th Century, Italy
Located in Lisse, NL
Stunning and rare Art Deco alabaster chandelier, from early 20th-century, Italy.
This exceptional chandelier stands out for its unusual design, with three hand-carved alabaster shad...
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Early 20th Century European Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Alabaster, Brass, Wire
French “Clichy” Pink Glass Pendant Lamp
Located in Amsterdam, NL
French “Clichy” pink coloured glass pendant lamp
Brass glass holder
Weight : 0.75 kg / 1.7 lb
Priced per individual item. All lamps have been made suitable by international standar...
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Mid-20th Century French Art Nouveau Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Italian Designer, Pendant Light, Teak, Resin, Italy, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A sizable beige polymer-resin and teak pendant light designed and produced in Italy, c. 1960s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 35.0"Height x 29.0"Diameter
Stem Length (inches): 16.25"...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Resin, Teak
3 Tone Blue Metal Pendant Lamp by Lamell-Star-Leuchten, 1960s, Germany
Located in Hagenbach, DE
3 Tone Blue Metal Pendant Lamp by Lamell-Star-Leuchten, 1960s, Germany
Lampshade is in very good vintage condition.
This lamp works with E27 light bulbs.
Wired and suitable to use...
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
1950s Mid-Century Modern Arredoluce Brass Sputnik Chandelier
By Arredoluce
Located in Aci Castello, IT
Vintage 1950s Arredoluce Brass Sputnik Chandelier – Mid-Century Modern Icon
Bring a burst of vibrant mid-century style into your home with this stunning Sputnik chandelier by Arredol...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass
Mid-Century Modern Chandelier Pendant Light Kalmar 'Tulipan', Glass Brass, 1970
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A fantastic light fixture model Tulipan by J.T. Kalmar, Vienna, Austria, manufactured in midcentury, circa 1970 (late 1960s or early 1970s).
The name Tulipan derives from the tulip s...
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1970s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass
French Blue Opaline Glass Brass Pendant Lights
Located in Amsterdam, NL
French blue opaline glass industrial pendant.
Weight 0.75 kg / 1.7 lb
Priced per individual item. All lamps have been made suitable by international standards for incandescent ligh...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
J.T. Kalmar, Pendant Light, Brass, Fabric, Acrylic, Austria, 1950s
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in High Point, NC
An adjustable brass, pink fabric and white acrylic pendant produced by J.T. Kalmar, Austria, c. 1950s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 41.25"H x 14"W x 14"D
Stem Length (inches): 27.5...
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1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Fabric, Acrylic
French Yellow Opaline Glass Brass Pendant Lights
Located in Amsterdam, NL
French yellow opaline glass industrial pendant.
Weight 0.75 kg / 1.7 lb
Priced per individual item. All lamps have been made suitable by international standards for incandescent li...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Art Deco 12" Antique Moonstone Opaline Glass Plafonnier Light Pendant, C.1930
Located in London, GB
A pressed glass moonstone plafonnier bowl pendant light. c.1930
Heavy duty pressed milk glass of fluted design, supported by integral hooks and ceiling plate. Chains could be shor...
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Early 20th Century English Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Glass
Fabric Pende Woka Chandelier
By Woka Lamps
Located in Vienna, AT
Handsewn fabric shade, dessin by Josef Frank for Svenskt Tenn, hanging on a fabric-covered wire, brass-parts in the requested finish.
Total drop custom made
2 x Edison screw sockets ...
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2010s Austrian Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
$5,521 / item
French “Clichy” Green Glass Pendant Lamp
Located in Amsterdam, NL
French “Clichy” green coloured glass pendant lamp
Brass glass holder
Weight : 0.85 kg / 1.9 lb
Priced per individual item. All lamps have been made suitable by international standa...
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Mid-20th Century French Art Nouveau Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Swedish Designer, Pendant Light, Brass, Glass, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and etched glass pendant light designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s.
Oxidation present to brass
Wear consistent with age and use
Overall Dimensions (inches): "H x "W ...
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1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Italian Mid-Century Murano Leaf Chandelier in Handblown Venetian Glass and Brass
By Barovier
Located in Bochum, NRW
Illuminate your space with this striking vintage Murano chandelier, a true testament to Italian mid-century artistry. Expertly handcrafted in Murano, Italy, this chandelier features ...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Nymphaea Chandelier: Warm Neutral Solid Color Glass by Avram Rusu Studio
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Nymphaea Chandelier is a flexible and customizable arrangement of handblown glass discs in a layered myriad of translucent colors with delicate brass hardware. The Nymphaea Colle...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass, Bronze, Nickel
Flora Chandelier: Aqua, Jade, Mint, Peach, Coral Glass by Avram Rusu Studio
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Flora chandelier is a vertical composition of two Botanica chandelier styles. Each chandelier combines a dramatically scaled floral bloom with an interlocking chain of glass lea...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass, Bronze, Nickel
Scandinavian Functionalist Ceiling Light, 1950s
Located in Oslo, NO
This wonderful and rare flush mount ceiling light is a standout example of the Nordic Functionalism from the 1930s, a design movement that sought to merge beautiful craftsmanship wit...
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1950s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Chrome
Mid Century Wicker Fisch Celling Light, France 1960s
Located in Hannover, DE
This charming little French pendant light is a real gem! It'll add a touch of elegance to any room, no matter what style it is. I'm happy to tell you that the total length is 63 cm, ...
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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Wicker
Austrian Postmodern "Cocoon" Chandelier by EGLO Leuchten, 1990s
Located in Badajoz, Badajoz
Beauty Austrian "Cocoon" Chandelier. This Chandelier was designed during the 1990s in Austria by Eglo Leuchten.
Original “Eglo” label still shows on the structure.
This "Cocoon" Cha...
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1990s Austrian Post-Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Petite Viennese Jugendstil Art Nouveau Inspired Chandelier
By Woka Lamps
Located in Vienna, AT
Petite Viennese chandelier Woka edition - six flames
USA and CAN:
All electrical components according to the UL regulations.
With an additional charge the fixture will be labeled "U...
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2010s Austrian Jugendstil Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
1 of 4 Stunning Murano Glass Tubes Chandelier by Doria, Germany, 1960s
Located in Aachen, NRW
Fantastic mid-century chandelier by Doria, Germany, manufactured circa 1960-1969. A lot of Murano glass cylinders suspended from the fixture.
Heavy quality and in very good conditio...
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass
Hand Blown 41" Murano Glass Chandelier in the Manner of Gio Ponti, Italy, 1980s
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Gorgeous huge eight light polychrome Murano glass chandelier in the style of Gio Ponti's 1900s designs. Chandelier illuminates beautifully and offers a lot of light. Gem from the tim...
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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Chrome
Italian Mid-Century Murano Leaf Chandelier in Handblown Venetian Glass and Brass
By Barovier
Located in Bochum, NRW
Illuminate your space with this striking vintage Murano chandelier, a true testament to Italian mid-century artistry. Expertly handcrafted in Murano, Italy, this chandelier features ...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Carved Alabaster French Art Deco Ceiling Light Chandelier
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Antique carved Alabaster Art Deco ceiling light suspended on chains. The pendant spreads a fantastic ambient light. An absolute eye-catcher even when unlit.
Materials: Alabaster.
...
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Alabaster
Sisal and Walnut Pendant Lamp by Temde
Located in München, DE
Exceptionally beautiful and large pendant lamp from the 1960s.
The design is very unusual.
The shape and materials create a warm and very pleasant light.
Condition:
Very good vinta...
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1960s German Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Raffia, Plastic, Walnut
Raak Nanny Still Pendant Lamps Large Copper Glass Lights, 1960
By RAAK, Nanny Still
Located in Vienna, AT
Raak Nanny Still Pendant Lamps made from Copper and inserted glass, 1960
This is a large version with 12.2" (31cm) in diameter.
Rare pair of large 12.2" copper bubble pendant lights...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
French “Clichy” Green Reeded Glass Pendant Lamp
Located in Amsterdam, NL
French “Clichy” green glass pendant lamp
Brass glass holder
Weight : 0.85 kg / 1.9 lb
Priced per individual item. All lamps have been made suitable by international standards for i...
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Mid-20th Century French Art Nouveau Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Danish Art Deco Uplight Pendant by Louis Poulsen, Model "A-Lamp", Made in 1930s
Located in Odense, DK
This elegant, collectible 1930s pendant ceiling lamp—Louis Poulsen’s renowned “A-Lampen” Model A-50—captures the refined simplicity of Danish design. Crafted with a beautifully aged ...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Copper
Carlo Nason Mazzega Floor Lamp Model LT 316 in Murano Glass, Italy 1970s
By Carlo Nason, Mazzega
Located in Roma, IT
Rare and iconic floor lamp model "LT 316" designed by Carlo Nason and produced by Mazzega in Italy during the 1970s.
Fully original and in fabulous condition, with no missing parts...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Brass and Murano Glass Leaves Chandelier Franco Luce Italy 70
By Franco Luce
Located in Palermo, IT
Franco Luce Made in Murano, Italy, circa 1970. Six-light pendant lamp, brass frame with leaf-shaped diffusers in milky and colorless glass. Elegance and character make this chandelie...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Vintage Art Deco Satin Opaline Glass Pendant Lamp Light, c.1930
Located in London, GB
An elegant opaline glass pendant light. c.1930
Typical Art Deco design, ribbed edges to the satin opaline glass, suspended from ceiling hook with 3 copper chains.
Rewired with bl...
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1930s English Art Deco Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Perforated Cream Flush Mount Chandelier Glass & Brass by Belmag, Swiss 1950s
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Elegant flush mount ceiling light comes with a disc shaped enameled metal reflector with circular perforations of different sizes and a small round brass diffuser holding a white fro...
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1950s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum, Metal, Brass, Gold Plate
Mid-Century Round Cocoon Pendant Lamp, 1960s, Italy
Located in Hagenbach, DE
This is a cocoon hanging lamp crafted in Italy during the 1960s, showcasing the elegance and innovation of mid-century Italian design. The lamp features a strikingly beautiful round ...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Resin
French “Clichy” White Glass Pendant Lamp
Located in Amsterdam, NL
French “Clichy” white glass pendant lamp
Brass glass holder
Weight : 0.85 kg / 1.9 lb
Priced per individual item. All lamps have been made s...
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Mid-20th Century French Art Nouveau Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern German Cocoon Pendant Lamp Friedel Wauer Goldkant 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Rare mid-century Cocoon pendant light by Goldkant Leuchten, based on a design by Friedel Wauer from the 1960s.
The lamp body features a simple disc shape that tapers towards the top...
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Spanish Colonial Starburst Pendant Light Fixture in Carved Wood, 1940s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Handcarved pine wood starburst ceiling light fixture. Spain, 1940s
This ceiling light pendant lamp was entirely made by hand and it has an eye-catching construction feauturing a star...
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20th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Wood, Pine
Large Impressive Franco Luce Murano Glass and Brass Chandelier, circa 1970s
By Franco Luce
Located in Wiesbaden, Hessen
A beautiful, large, Italian eight-light clear and milk Murano glass and gold - plated brass chandelier by Franco Luce for Seguso, circa 1970s.
Socket: 8 x e14
The condition is exce...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Murano chandelier by Ercole Barovier Barovier & Toso, Italy 1930s
Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI
Murano chandelier by Ercole Barovier Barovier & Toso made in Italy in the 1930s.
Founded in 1295 in Murano, Italy, Barovier & Toso stands as one of the oldest family businesses globa...
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Early 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Set of Three 'Shichi' ‘Uchiwa’ Pendant Lights, Ingo Maurer, Bamboo Paper, 1970s
By Ingo Maurer
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A rare set of 'Shichi' pendant light fixtures with seven rice paper fans connected to a bamboo shaft by Ingo Maurer, Germany, 1970s.
Very hard to find pieces, especially in this ver...
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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Bamboo, Paper
Mid-Century Ph 4 1/2 - 4
Metal and Glass Pendant Poul Henningsen Louis Poulsen
Located in Hamburg, DE
Klassische Lamellen Pendelleuchte des dänischen Herstellers Louis Poulsen nach einem Entwurf von Poul Henningsen. Hier eine seltene Version mit einem Oberschirm aus Metall.
Der Entw...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Woka Wiener Werkstätte Pendant "Ivan" DM
By Woka Lamps
Located in Vienna, AT
A chandelier which can illluminate a ceiling rosette from two bulbs inside the metal-part and three bulbs in the glass-body, the fixture itself measures 35cm without the stem, total ...
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2010s Austrian Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
$6,566 / item
Austrian Postmodern Set of Three "Cocoon" Chandeliers by EGLO Leuchten, 1990s
Located in Badajoz, Badajoz
Unique and beauty Set of Three Austrian "Cocoon" Chandeliers. These Chandeliers were designed during the 1990s in Austria by Eglo Leuchten.
Original “Eglo” label still shows on the s...
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1990s Austrian Post-Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Antique Art Deco Alabaster Plafonnier Ceiling Light Pendant, C.1920
Located in London, GB
An incredibly elegant alabaster plafonnier pendant light. c.1920
White alabaster with a beautiful array of marbling and hand carved decorative details. Complete with chain, hanger...
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1920s English Art Deco Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Alabaster, Brass
Brutalist Brass Pendant Lights by Svend Aage Holm Sorensen, 1960s, Denmark
Located in Værløse, DK
Set of Substantial Brutalist Brass Pendant Lights designed Svend Aage Holm Sørensen in the 1960s.
* Set (2) of large pendant lights with layered flame-cut brass slates
* Designer: S...
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1960s Danish Brutalist Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Golden Trumpet Shaped Pendant Lamp
Located in München, DE
Very rare and large pendant lamp from the 1960s.
The design based on a trumpet and the charisma of the lamp is particularly beautiful.
The shape creates a warm and pleasant light.
A ...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
French Designer, Pendant Light, Glass, Rope, France, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A glass and brown rope pendant light designed and produced in France, c. 1930s.
Wear consistent with age and use
Overall Dimensions (inches): 19.25" Height x 13.75" Diameter
Stem...
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1930s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Rope, Glass
Beautiful small Italian Mid Century brass ceiling lamp with beige glass shades
Located in München, DE
Beautiful small Italian mid-century modern brass ceiling pendant lamp.
A great, rare Italian design from the 1950s.
The frame, rod, and canopy are made of brass. The small lampshades...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
French Green Enamel Vintage Industrial Factory Pendant Light
Located in Amsterdam, NL
French Factory Pendant Light
Green enamel shade.
White inside.
Weight: 1.60 kg / 3.5 lb
Priced per individual item. All lamps have been made suitable by international standards for...
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Mid-20th Century French Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Enamel, Iron
Early 20th Century Large Holophane Pendant Light
Located in London, GB
Early 20th Century Large Holophane Pendant Light
A large example of an early 20th Century Holophane pendant light. Constructed of hand cut glass and brass. With a natural deep pati...
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1930s French Late Victorian Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Stilnovo Midcentury Brass and Glass Chandelier, 1950s, Italy
By Stilnovo
Located in Hagenbach, DE
This mid-century modern ceiling lamp from the renowned Italian manufacturer Stinero, dating back to the 1950s, is a masterpiece of timeless elegance. The lamp features an oval-shaped...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass
White Scandinavian Pendant Lamp PH5 by Poul Henningsen for Louis Poulsen Denmark
Located in Vienna, AT
The PH5 pendant lamp was designed by Poul Henningsen 1958 and produced by Louis Poulsen Denmark.
The iconic fixture provides 100% glare-free light. Poul Henningsen developed the PH 5...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Cocoon Pendant Light Orsa from Goldkant, Germany 1960s
Located in München, BY
A cocoon pendant lamp made by Goldkant, model "Orsa", Germany in the 1960s.
The lamp has been manufactured in the design of the lamps made by Achille Castiglioni.
The lamp shade is...
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
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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The alluring pendant light exemplifies the designer’s winsome mid-career work.
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Hand-blown glass makes the Italian fixture glow like dew-covered leaves in the sun.
In London, Eva Menz Creates Artisanal Lighting with Theatrical Flair
Working through her studio, Atelier001, the German-born lighting meister designs LED fixtures with thoughtfully crafted details that make each piece one of a kind.
A Tale of Two Sputnik Chandeliers
This pair of iconic 20th-century light fixtures with the same name have two very different backgrounds.
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