Robert Sonneman Chandeliers and Pendants

American, b. 1943

Though Robert Sonneman was quite literally born into the lighting business, it took working for another celebrated lighting maker for him to land upon the kind of boundary-pushing modernism for which the New York–based designer is known today.

At the age of 19, fresh off a stint in the U.S. Navy, Sonneman responded to an ad for a position working in the studio of George Kovacs on Manhattan’s Upper East Side, where he became the sole employee. “Although my parents were in the lighting business, they came from a traditional perspective, and Kovacs introduced me to modernism,” Sonneman once said. “It was 1961, and I was immediately captured by the movement.”

While working for Kovacs, Sonneman became captivated by the work of the Bauhaus, and he began experimenting with the influential art and design school’s ideas of functional simplicity in lighting. In 1967, he opened his own studio.

Though Sonneman Design Group produced furniture for a brief time, the designer eventually elected to focus on the one category that had always fascinated him; the brand became known for its floor lamps, sconces, pendants and chandeliers that feature unconventional treatments toward shape and balance, often inspired by modern architecture. Sonneman once said of his work: “I saw the lamps that I built as lighting machines that glorified the industrial aesthetic.”

Indeed, in the spirit of Bauhaus functionality — Sonneman has also cited Mies van der Rohe as being an inspiration — the designer’s work takes function-centric forms and motifs and elevates them while prioritizing technology. This spirit of forward thinking continues today, as Sonneman’s brand, renamed SONNEMAN – A Way of Light in 2003, works with LED bulbs to continue to push the boundaries of what functional lighting can achieve aesthetically.

Current-day releases by SONNEMAN – A Way of Light (still overseen by Sonneman himself) feature 95 percent LED lights and include interior and exterior lighting as well as modular suspended lights as an alternative to track lighting. Sonneman’s vintage pieces, however, are still widely collected on the secondary market.

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Creator: Robert Sonneman

1970s Robert Sonneman 9 Lights Hexagonal Chrome Pendant , USA

$1,695Sale Price|32% Off

1970s Robert Sonneman 9 Lights Hexagonal Chrome Pendant , USA

By Robert Sonneman, Fredrick Ramond

Located in St- Leonard, Quebec

House of mirror pendant from Robert Sonneman . This is the extra large model . Hexagonal structure made of deep chromed metal and smoked glass . 9 lightbulbs reflecting on mul...

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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Robert Sonneman Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal, Chrome

Robert Sonneman Molecule Chandelier

$3,800

Robert Sonneman Molecule Chandelier

By Robert Sonneman

Located in Houston, TX

Vintage 8 light Robert Sonneman chrome orb molecule chandelier.

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Mid-20th Century North American Space Age Robert Sonneman Chandeliers and Pendants

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Chrome

Robert Sonneman for George Kovacs Orbit Chandelier, 1987

$1,400

Robert Sonneman for George Kovacs Orbit Chandelier, 1987

By Robert Sonneman

Located in St.Petersburg, FL

An interesting and elegant chandelier by Robert Sonneman for George Kovacs, 1987. Very well constructed, brass, glass, exposed wiring...

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1980s American Modern Vintage Robert Sonneman Chandeliers and Pendants

Collection of Robert Sonneman Double Sphere Pendents

$625 / item

Collection of Robert Sonneman Double Sphere Pendents

By Robert Sonneman

Located in Peekskill, NY

We have a small collection of these rarely seen Robert Sonneman double pendents. They are priced per pendent so you can buy just one or the collection. The lamp features 2 perforated...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Robert Sonneman Chandeliers and Pendants

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Chrome

MCM Floating Panel "Cityscape" Brutalist Copper Chandelier By Robert Sonneman

$7,500

MCM Floating Panel "Cityscape" Brutalist Copper Chandelier By Robert Sonneman

By Robert Sonneman

Located in Van Nuys, CA

Impeccably refurbished floating panel "Cityscape" Brutalist Chandelier by designer Robert Sonneman. An architectural rectangular chandelier consisting of a three-dimensional composit...

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1970s American Brutalist Vintage Robert Sonneman Chandeliers and Pendants

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Copper

Robert Sonneman "Cityscape" Brutalist Chandelier

$6,500

Robert Sonneman "Cityscape" Brutalist Chandelier

By Robert Sonneman

Located in New York, NY

Modernist sheet steel and brass fixture, by Robert Sonneman. Large and impressive.

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1970s American Brutalist Vintage Robert Sonneman Chandeliers and Pendants

1980s Memphis Robert Sonneman for George Kovacs Conic 20” Chandelier

$1,795

1980s Memphis Robert Sonneman for George Kovacs Conic 20” Chandelier

By George Kovacs, Robert Sonneman

Located in Farmington Hills, MI

We are very pleased to offer a sculptural chandelier by world renowned architectural and Industrial designer Robert Sonneman for George Kovacs, circa the 1987. This clean-lined chandelier...

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1990s North American Post-Modern Robert Sonneman Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Robert Sonneman Adjustable Chrome Hanging "Tail Pipes" Pendant, Circa 1970

$1,750

Robert Sonneman Adjustable Chrome Hanging "Tail Pipes" Pendant, Circa 1970

By Robert Sonneman

Located in Bainbridge, NY

Modern Robert Sonneman Chrome and Off-White Enameled Wind Chimes Hanging Pendant, Circa 1970. Featuring five staggered, variable, alternating and adjustable height Chrome tubes with ...

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1960s American Modern Vintage Robert Sonneman Chandeliers and Pendants

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Chrome, Metal

Robert Sonneman Seven-Light Chrome Tiered Chandelier

$3,900

Robert Sonneman Seven-Light Chrome Tiered Chandelier

By Robert Sonneman

Located in North Miami, FL

Robert Sonneman seven-light chrome tiered chandelier. There is movement and illumination in this beautiful chandelier.

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Robert Sonneman Chandeliers and Pendants

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Chrome

Robert Sonnemen Brass and Chrome Chandelier

$2,800

Robert Sonnemen Brass and Chrome Chandelier

By Robert Sonneman

Located in Houston, TX

1970s Robert Sonnemen brass and chrome chandelier, signed.

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20th Century American Modern Robert Sonneman Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass, Chrome

Vintage Robert Sonneman Sputnik Style Chrome 9 Bulb Chandelier

$3,000

Vintage Robert Sonneman Sputnik Style Chrome 9 Bulb Chandelier

By Sonneman Lighting, Robert Sonneman

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Designed in the 1960s by Robert Sonneman, this chandelier was made by his own company, Sonneman Lighting. This rarely seen style features a classic "Sputnik" design language, with th...

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Robert Sonneman Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal, Steel, Chrome

Robert Sonneman Cascading Pendant Chandelier

$1,950

Robert Sonneman Cascading Pendant Chandelier

By Robert Sonneman

Located in Los Angeles, CA

The cords are adjustable to your desired length and can extend another 6-12". For more than four decades, New York City-based Robert Sonneman has been at the forefront of modern lig...

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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Robert Sonneman Chandeliers and Pendants

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Aluminum, Brass

4 Space Age Chandeliers designed by Robert Sonneman for Luci Milano, Italy, 1970

$2,650 / item

4 Space Age Chandeliers designed by Robert Sonneman for Luci Milano, Italy, 1970

By Robert Sonneman, Luci Milano

Located in Merida, Yucatan

4 Space Age Chandelier designed by Robert Sonneman for Luci Milano, Italy, 1970 It consists of a moulded glass globe and brass and steel hardware. Priced i...

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1960s Italian Space Age Vintage Robert Sonneman Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

1970s Tubular Pearl Metal Sheet Cathedral Chandelier Pendant Robert Sonneman

$3,550

1970s Tubular Pearl Metal Sheet Cathedral Chandelier Pendant Robert Sonneman

By Robert Sonneman

Located in Chula Vista, CA

1970s, Tube cathedral chandelier pendant by Robert Sonneman. Modern sheets of mother-of-pearl metal form tubes on this sculptural modern art chan...

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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Robert Sonneman Chandeliers and Pendants

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Aluminum, Metal

(New) Koma Taisho Pendant by Robert Sonneman, for Sonneman in Satin Aluminum

$325 / item

(New) Koma Taisho Pendant by Robert Sonneman, for Sonneman in Satin Aluminum

By Robert Sonneman

Located in Atlanta, GA

Koma Taisho Pendant By Robert Sonneman, for SONNEMAN In Satin Aluminum. All in Original boxes. 9" w x 11" h.

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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Robert Sonneman Chandeliers and Pendants

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Aluminum

Modern American Pendant Colored Metal Chandelier

$2,141

Modern American Pendant Colored Metal Chandelier

By Robert Sonneman

Located in Roma, IT

Wonderful Robert Sonneman Mother Pearl tube Cathedral chandelier Total height cm 100 Perfectly working This artwork, never before on the market,...

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1970s American Modern Vintage Robert Sonneman Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Pair of Chrome and White Glass Pendant Lamps by Sonneman

$2,900 / set

Pair of Chrome and White Glass Pendant Lamps by Sonneman

By Robert Sonneman

Located in Palm Springs, CA

A glamorous pair of 1970s polish chrome and white glass pendant lamps by Sonneman. The lamps are chrome on the outside and black lacquer in the inside. A white glass cylinder covers ...

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1970s American Modern Vintage Robert Sonneman Chandeliers and Pendants

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Chrome

Adjustable Table Light by Robert Sonneman

$950

H 27 in W 3.63 in D 3.63 in

Adjustable Table Light by Robert Sonneman

By Robert Sonneman

Located in NYC, NY

A pair of lamps with a rectangular black base with pivoting arms ending in a lacquered black globe head with a black counter balance at the other end-well suited for as desk or bedside reading lamps.

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1970s American Modern Vintage Robert Sonneman Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Bankers Lamp in Black, Brass and Glass by Robert Sonneman, Halogen

$1,250

H 15 in W 17.25 in D 4 in

Bankers Lamp in Black, Brass and Glass by Robert Sonneman, Halogen

By Robert Sonneman

Located in Kansas City, MO

Bankers style table lamp designed by Robert Sonneman, 1980s. Functions perfectly, halogen bulb included. Very few if any signs of use.

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1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Robert Sonneman Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass, Steel

1970's Robert Sonneman Chrome Table Lamp

$1,250

H 24 in Dm 3.5 in

1970's Robert Sonneman Chrome Table Lamp

By Sonneman Lighting, Robert Sonneman

Located in Hanover, MA

Space Age 1970’s mod vertical tubular chrome table lamp with eight Edison screw lightbulbs. Shown with half-chrome and clear round glass globe bulbs but also looks glamorous with oth...

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1970s American Space Age Vintage Robert Sonneman Chandeliers and Pendants

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Chrome, Stainless Steel

Robert Sonneman Floor Lamp

$4,600

H 65 in W 18 in D 18 in

Robert Sonneman Floor Lamp

By Robert Sonneman

Located in Palm Springs, CA

Sonneman chrome plated steel floor lamp. Lamp measures 18" wide, 18" deep and 65" high. Base is 10" diameter. We had the shade professionally relined. Shade measures 12" wide, 12" de...

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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Robert Sonneman Chandeliers and Pendants

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Steel

Rare 1970s MCM János Lehoczky Artisan Brutalist Hand Wrought Steel Chandelier

$4,250

H 20.5 in Dm 14 in

Rare 1970s MCM János Lehoczky Artisan Brutalist Hand Wrought Steel Chandelier

By Károly Bieber, Paul Evans, János Lehoczky

Located in St. Louis, MO

Very Rare 1970s Mid-Century Modern Brutalist Iron and glass chandelier, hand forged by the hands of Hungarian blacksmith János Lehoczky. Great scale, perfect for dining room, hallway...

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1970s Hungarian Brutalist Vintage Robert Sonneman Chandeliers and Pendants

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Iron, Wrought Iron

Robert Sonneman for George Kovacs Eyeball Floor Lamp in Orange Finish c 1970's

$1,200

H 44 in Dm 6 in

Robert Sonneman for George Kovacs Eyeball Floor Lamp in Orange Finish c 1970's

By George Kovacs, Robert Sonneman

Located in New York, NY

Cool post modern eyeball floor lamp designed by Robert Sonneman for George Kovacs. The lamp features a ball shade which pivots, and tilts to direct the light, it accepts a standard s...

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1970s North American Post-Modern Vintage Robert Sonneman Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Pair 1987 Robert Sonneman for George Kovacs Black Torchiere Floor Lamps

$1,275 / set

H 69 in W 15 in D 15 in

Pair 1987 Robert Sonneman for George Kovacs Black Torchiere Floor Lamps

By Robert Sonneman

Located in Stafford, TX

Pair of 1987 Robert Sonneman for George Kovacs Black Torchiere Floor Lamps! Both in overall great condition as seen. Message with questions.

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1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Robert Sonneman Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal, Iron

Robert Sonneman Steel and Brass Lamp

$1,675

H 22 in Dm 12 in

Robert Sonneman Steel and Brass Lamp

By Robert Sonneman, George Kovacs

Located in Houston, TX

Robert Sonneman steel and brass lamp. Handsome late 20th century steel and brass table lamp or desk lamp by Robert Sonneman. This unusual lamp is geometr...

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1980s North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Robert Sonneman Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass, Steel

Robert Sonneman for George Kovacs Reading Floor Lamp, 1990

$995

H 58 in W 9 in D 6.25 in

Robert Sonneman for George Kovacs Reading Floor Lamp, 1990

By Robert Sonneman, George Kovacs

Located in Port Jervis, NY

Fully adjustable reading lamp in bronze enamel by Robert Sonneman for Kovacs. In excellent vintage condition with minimal wear. Lamp extends from 45 inches to 58 in height. This item...

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1990s American Modern Robert Sonneman Chandeliers and Pendants

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Steel

Pair of Floor Lamps by Robert Sonneman for George Kovacs, USA, 1987

$5,500 / set

H 45.5 in W 6 in D 9 in

Pair of Floor Lamps by Robert Sonneman for George Kovacs, USA, 1987

By George Kovacs, Robert Sonneman

Located in Chicago, IL

Pair of Floor Lamps by Robert Sonneman for George Kovacs, USA, 1987– Polished & Smoked Chrome A set of two adjustable floor lamps by Robert Sonneman for George Kovacs. Each swivels 3...

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1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Robert Sonneman Chandeliers and Pendants

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Steel, Chrome

Postmodern Halogen Table Lamp Style of Robert Sonneman for George Kovacs

$995

H 15.25 in W 9.5 in D 6.75 in

Postmodern Halogen Table Lamp Style of Robert Sonneman for George Kovacs

By Robert Sonneman, George Kovacs

Located in Topeka, KS

Marvelous vintage Postmodern halogen table lamp style of Robert Sonneman for George Kovacs with brass plated double shaft, chrome plated capitals, black painted metal top & base, dimmer switch, and halogen lamp. Beautiful condition, keeping in mind that this is vintage and not new so will have signs of use and wear even if it has been refinished or restored. No outstanding flaws we have found. Please see photos, zoom in for details, and see long description as they are part of the condition report. We attempt to portray any imperfections. Circa, Late 20th Century. Oh ya… we can definitely see a light at the end of the tunnel!! And it’s a GORGEOUS vintage halogen table lamp...

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Late 20th Century Unknown Post-Modern Robert Sonneman Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

1940s Italian Handmade Tole Chandelier, Wrought Iron, Five Lights

$3,800

H 50 in W 23 in D 20 in

1940s Italian Handmade Tole Chandelier, Wrought Iron, Five Lights

Located in Douglas Manor, NY

1-2420 a large tole and wrought iron foliate hand painted chandelier with 5 lite cluster.

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1940s Italian Vintage Robert Sonneman Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

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Cityscape Pendant Light By Robert Sonneman

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H 15.25 in W 13 in D 15.25 in

Cityscape Pendant Light By Robert Sonneman

By Robert Sonneman

Located in Toronto, ON

This cool and sophisticated architectural chandelier with interlocking geometric brushed-steel panels with brass fittings is by lighting pioneer Robert Sonneman, American 1970's. Th...

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Robert Sonneman Cityscape Brutalist Brushed Steel Chandelier Vintage Midcentury

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H 34 in W 23.5 in D 21 in

Robert Sonneman Cityscape Brutalist Brushed Steel Chandelier Vintage Midcentury

By Robert Sonneman

Located in Keego Harbor, MI

A Robert Sonneman cityscape brutalist brushed steel chandelier. This stunning chandelier is a great showcase of brutalist design in a lightin...

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

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1960s Robert Sonneman Chrome Ball Pendant

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H 6 in Dm 7.5 in

1960s Robert Sonneman Chrome Ball Pendant

By Robert Sonneman

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A modernist 1960s round chrome pendant by Robert Sonneman. This pendant plugs into the wall and has a cord switch to turn it on and off. Since thi...

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Mid-Century Modern Robert Sonneman Wind Chime Hanging Light

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H 27 in Dm 8 in

Mid-Century Modern Robert Sonneman Wind Chime Hanging Light

By Robert Sonneman

Located in San Antonio, TX

Robert Sonneman wind chime hanging light features 5 chrome chime lights measuring at a 2" diameter and 13" in height. The light fixture drops to a total of 76". Below are the measure...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Robert Sonneman Chandeliers and Pendants

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Robert Sonneman "Cityscape" Brutalist Chandelier

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H 15 in W 29.5 in D 23 in

Robert Sonneman "Cityscape" Brutalist Chandelier

By Robert Sonneman

Located in Esperance, NY

Robert Sonneman "Cityscape" Brutalist chandelier.

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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Robert Sonneman Chandeliers and Pendants

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Steel

Sonneman Chandelier in Brushed Steel with Brass Fittings, 1970s

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H 35 in W 15.5 in D 14 in

Sonneman Chandelier in Brushed Steel with Brass Fittings, 1970s

By Robert Sonneman

Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL

Large architectural chandelier with interlocking geometric brushed-steel panels with brass fittings by Robert Sonneman, American 1970's. This chandelier is beautifully made and the c...

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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Robert Sonneman Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass, Steel

Mid-Century Modern Sonneman Smoked Glass Chrome Pendant Chandelier Fixture 1970s

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H 32.5 in W 28 in D 15 in

Mid-Century Modern Sonneman Smoked Glass Chrome Pendant Chandelier Fixture 1970s

By Robert Sonneman

Located in Keego Harbor, MI

For your consideration is a captivating, chrome and smoked glass, cube pendant chandelier, by Robert Sonneman, circa 1970s. In excellent vintag...

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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Robert Sonneman Chandeliers and Pendants

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Chrome

Robert Sonneman NOS Ventilator Series Postmodern Pendant Light

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H 15 in Dm 7 in

Robert Sonneman NOS Ventilator Series Postmodern Pendant Light

By Robert Sonneman

Located in Chesterfield, NJ

Very cool Industrial style ventilator pendant lamp originally designed by Robert Sonneman for George Kovacs in 1990 and manufactured in 2005 by Robert Sonneman Contemporary Visions. ...

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Early 2000s Chinese Post-Modern Robert Sonneman Chandeliers and Pendants

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Aluminum, Steel

Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sonneman 9 Bulb Brass Chandelier Light Fixture, 1960s

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H 22.5 in Dm 24 in

Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sonneman 9 Bulb Brass Chandelier Light Fixture, 1960s

By Robert Sonneman

Located in Keego Harbor, MI

For your consideration is a brilliant, brass light fixture chandelier, with nine white glass bulbs, by Robert Sonneman, circa 1960s. In very good vintage condition. The dimensions ar...

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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Robert Sonneman Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

1970s Robert Sonneman Chrome Pendant Chandelier

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H 31 in W 8 in D 8 in

1970s Robert Sonneman Chrome Pendant Chandelier

By Robert Sonneman

Located in New York, NY

1970s chrome pendant chandelier with 5 adjustable chrome pipes. In vintage original condition.

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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Robert Sonneman Chandeliers and Pendants

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Chrome

Large Copper Chandelier by Robert Sonneman

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H 15 in W 29 in D 23 in

Large Copper Chandelier by Robert Sonneman

By Robert Sonneman

Located in Dallas, TX

A large copper 'cityscape' chandelier by Robert Sonneman.

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1960s Vintage Robert Sonneman Chandeliers and Pendants

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Copper

Polish Chrome and Eight Glass Globe Chandelier by Robert Sonemann

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H 24 in Dm 32 in

Polish Chrome and Eight Glass Globe Chandelier by Robert Sonemann

By Robert Sonneman

Located in Palm Springs, CA

A glamorous 1970s hand blown eight glass globe with small bubbles chandelier by Robert Sonneman. The chandelier has been newly rewired, the sockets take regular Edison lightbulbs. I wouldn’t recommend going higher than 65w since it’s enclosed. Seven globes...

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1970s American Modern Vintage Robert Sonneman Chandeliers and Pendants

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Chrome

Robert Sonneman chandeliers and pendants for sale on 1stDibs.

Robert Sonneman chandeliers and pendants 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 Robert Sonneman chandeliers and pendants, although black editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original chandeliers and pendants by Robert Sonneman were created in the mid-century modern style in north america during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider chandeliers and pendants by Feldman Lighting Co., Tom Greene, and Gerald Thurston. Prices for Robert Sonneman chandeliers and pendants can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $225 and can go as high as $12,500, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $2,875.