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Chandeliers and Pendants For Sale
Contemporary pendant lamps 'U' in white marble
By Bentu Design, Buzao
Located in Paris, FR
Pendant lamps 'U' by Buzao x Bentu Design.
After concrete version, let's meet the black lava stone and white marble versions!
(Sold individually)
18 cm High; 9,6 cm Diameter
Wire:...
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Marble
Contemporary Pendant Lamps 'Bang' in Black Lava Stone
By Buzao, Bentu Design
Located in Paris, FR
Pendant lamps 'Bang' by Buzao x Bentu Design.
After concrete and terrazzo versions, let's meet the black lava stone and white marble versions!
(Sold individually)
31 cm High; 4,5 ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Lava
Contemporary pendant lamps 'U' in black lava stone
By Buzao, Bentu Design
Located in Paris, FR
Pendant lamps 'U' by Buzao x Bentu Design.
After concrete version, let's meet the black lava stone and white marble versions!
(Sold individually)
1...
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Lava
Wooden STACKED Illuminated Hanging Bell-Shaped Sculpture, "Squat", Customizable
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The STACKED cylindrical bell-shaped Illuminated Sculpture shown here is made of salvaged Maple. All hanging illuminated sculptures are hand-built custom per your specifications. Larg...
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2010s American Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Marble, Metal, Brass, Steel, Sheet Metal
'Zhong' Concrete Pendant Lamp
By Bentu Design
Located in Paris, FR
'Zhong' concrete lighting designed by Cantonese studio Bentu Design
Dimensions: Ø18 x 20 cm
Cord: 2 meter black
Light source: E27 Led 3W 100-240V 80Ra 200LM 3000K - Comptable with U...
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Concrete
1970s Industrial Copper, Polished Brass and Glass Flameproof Edison Tube Light
Located in Leicester, Leicestershire
Reclaimed vintage industrial Korean flameproof strip light made by Daeyang in the 1970s with copper veneer finishing.
Original item salvaged from supertankers and military vessels ...
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Late 20th Century Korean Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum, Brass, Copper
Venini Abaco 5-Light Pendant Light by Monica Guggisberg and Philip Baldwin
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Abaco Suspension lamp, designed by Monica Guggisberg and Philip Baldwin and manufactured by Venini, is available with 5 lights (823.00). "One the one hand, the sphere: the most ubiqu...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Glass
Late 19th Century Country French Wrought Iron and Rock Crystal Chandelier
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A beautiful Country French late 19th century Louis XV st. wrought iron and rock crystal chandelier. The eight arm chandelier is centered by a charming bottom foliate finial centered ...
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19th Century French Louis XV Antique Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Rock Crystal, Wrought Iron
Midcentury Industrial Pendant / Up to 20 Pieces, 1970s
Located in Praha, CZ
- 1970s
- Plastic circles
- New electricity
- Suitable in every interior
- The height can be adjustable.
Category
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Plastic
Lumina Dot Medium Pendant Light in Black by Foster+Partners
Located in New York, NY
Suspended lamp for indirect lighting with a 40W LED source and diffused light optic system. aluminum structure with steel matt-painted reflector. This item is also available in a sma...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum
Large Diameter Sasco Pendant in Solid Brass with Matte Milk Glass Globe
Located in Pound Ridge, NY
Large 20" diameter Sasco solid brass pendant with 8" satin milk glass globe.
Our Brass finishes are: Brushed Brass, Aged Brass or Factory Brass which is an uneven weathered patina; a...
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2010s American Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Gino Sarfatti Model No. 2065 Ceiling Light in Black and White for Astep
Located in Glendale, CA
Gino Sarfatti model no. 2065 ceiling lamp in black and white for Astep
Designed in 1950, this is an authorized re-edition by Alessandro Sarfatti, grandson of Gino Sarfatti, who appl...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum
'Planet' Terrazzo Pendant Lamp by Bentu Design 'White, Black, Red or Blue'
By Bentu Design
Located in Paris, FR
Terrazzo pendant lamps designed by Cantonese studio Bentu Design
Black wire 2m adjustable. Bulb G4 LED / 220V / 3W
Measures: Ø 45 × H 15.5 cm
These pendant lamps are available in d...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Concrete
Foscarini Spokes 2 Large Suspension Lamp in Gold by Garcia and Cumini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Suspension lamp with diffused and direct down light. The opaque epoxy powder varnished steel spokes are attached to the upper part by two ABS/polycarbonate discs and to the lower par...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Steel
Foscarini Plass Suspension Lamp in Light Blue by Luca Nichetto
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Suspension lamp with diffused and direct light. The large transparent polycarbonate diffuser is achieved using rotational molding, a technique which makes it possible to create hollo...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum
Foscarini Plass Suspension Lamp in Grey by Luca Nichetto
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Suspension lamp with diffused and direct light. The large transparent polycarbonate diffuser is achieved using rotational molding, a techniqu...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum
Very Fine Hand Carved Wooden Pendant
Located in Atlanta, GA
A very fine hand carved wooden chandelier. Great carving work.
France, circa 1900. 4 lights.
Dimensions: Height 37" (can be shortened) ...
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Early 1900s French Neoclassical Antique Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Wood
Italian Leaves Chandelier, Barovier & Toso Style, Murano
Located in Budapest, HU
Beautiful and huge pair of Italian Murano chandeliers each composed of 52 splendid amber glasses that give
a very elegant look. The glasses of this chandelier are real works of art,...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Murano Glass
Bola Disc 12” Pendant Light in Rose Gold by Pablo Designs
Located in San Francisco, CA
Bola Disc is a uniquely expressive LED pendant system featuring a distinctive range of chromated disc reflectors that give the illusion of weightlessness by mirroring its surrounding...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum
Bola Disc Pendant Light in Brass by Pablo Designs
Located in San Francisco, CA
Bola disc is a uniquely expressive LED pendant system featuring a distinctive range of chromated disc reflectors that give the illusion of weightlessness by ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum
Medium Swell Pendant Light in Black and Brass by Pablo Designs
Located in San Francisco, CA
Elegant with undulating contours, Swell Single is an LED pendant designed to seamlessly blend the line between indoor and outdoor lighting. Swell single can be suspended individually...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
Groove Series Low Pod Pendant, Modern Handmade Glass Lighting
Located in New York, NY
These hanging lights feature an embedded groove that offers a precise, machine-made quality to offset these otherwise wholly handmade creations. Whether showcased individually, as an...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Blown Glass
Huge Midcentury Sputnik Chandelier in the Style of Stilnovo
Located in Vienna, AT
Huge brass construction with 24 arms in different lengths and aluminum cones on the ends painted in different colors, 24 porcelain E14 sockets for max. 40W bulbs or LED bulbs.
In the...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum, Brass
SS03 Pendant Light Ø80cm/31.5in, Hand Crocheted in 100% Egyptian Cotton
By Naomi Paul
Located in London, London
A versatile direct overhead light. In its larger size, Simple Shade 03 makes an elegant centre piece for social spaces. SS03 is perfect suspended low for lighting intimate spaces.
E...
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21st Century and Contemporary British Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Four-Arm Brass Asymmetrical Chandelier, Black Gold Pivot Shades, Stilnovo Style
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
A captivating and innovative take on mid-century-inspired chandeliers, this design artfully plays with asymmetry in its arm combination. The result is a chandelier that pushes bounda...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum, Brass
French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Six-Arm Ormolu Chandelier
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A striking and extremely elegant French 19th century Louis XVI st. six arm ormolu chandelier. The chandelier is centered by a fine bottom inverted acorn finial below the tapered flut...
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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Ormolu
Concrete Ceiling Light 'Yi'
By Bentu Design
Located in Paris, FR
'Yi' concrete lighting designed by Cantonese studio Bentu design
Material: Concrete, aluminum, demolition leftover concrete
Size: 1245 x 48 x H 80 mm
Weight: 5 kg
Cord: Black, 3 m
L...
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Concrete
Large set chandelier with brass fixture and hand-blowed glass globes, Cz 1960
Located in Almelo, NL
Large set chandelier with brass fixture and hand-blowed glass globes, Cz 1960
A mid-century chandeliers with a brass fixture and hand-blown glass globes was designed and produced i...
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1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Trapezi Three Lights Contemporary Pendant/Chandelier Lustro-Painted Blown Glass
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
The Trapezi contemporary chandelier is inspired by the IDEA of a Circus Trapeze Artist.
Hand blown glass in a variety of forms and colors is combined with brass bars and hung by L...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
French Empire Style Gilt Bronze and Enamel Chandelier by Gherardo Degli Albizzi
Located in Florence, Tuscany
French Empire style gilt bronze and enamel chandelier by Gherardo Degli Albizzi has got twelve lights.
This chandelier is characterized by classical plate embellished with gilt bron...
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2010s Italian Empire Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Bronze, Enamel
Concrete and Bamboo Ceiling Light 'Shang'
By Bentu Design
Located in Paris, FR
'Shang' concrete and bamboo lighting designed by Cantonese studio Bentu Design
Dimensions: Ø22 x 24 cm
Cord: 2 Meter black
Light source: E27 LED 3W 100-240V 80Ra 200LM 2700K
Bentu...
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Concrete
Concrete Lighting 'LV' Ceiling Light
By Bentu Design
Located in Paris, FR
'LV' concrete lightings designed by Cantonese studio Bentu design.
Ceiling light
LED GU10 7W 85-240V 80Ra 500LM 3000K (compatible with US electric system)
Bentu Design's furnitur...
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Concrete
Concrete and Bamboo Ceiling Light 'Qie'
By Bentu Design
Located in Paris, FR
'Qie' concrete and bamboo lightings designed by Cantonese studio Bentu Design
3 dimensions available:
Ø96×H162 mm
Ø96×H178 mm
Ø96×H219 mm
E27 LED 3W 100-240V 80Ra 200LM 2700K
B...
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Concrete
Concrete Lighting 'LV' Tracklight
By Bentu Design
Located in Paris, FR
'LV' concrete lightings designed by Cantonese studio Bentu Design
Track light
LED GU10 7W 85-240V 80Ra 500LM 3000K (compatible with US electric system)...
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Concrete
'Monarch' Pendant Lamp in Oil-Rubbed Bronze and White Enamel, Blueprint Lighting
Located in New York, NY
Enamel color may be specified. Our extensive list of 50+ standard enamel colors are shown in the final images there is no additional lead time or cost for these colors. Metal finish and/or patina may be specified, but may impact lead time and cost slightly.
"Monarch" pendant light with shown in our hand-finished oil-rubbed bronze and our satin "Perfect White" creamy enamel fabricated in NYC by Blueprint Lighting, 2018. The wide brass band and dramatically scaled flared cone makes the Monarch a strong design statement. This design is strongly influenced by both French and Italian Mid-Century Modernism. We are also able to make wall sconces, articulated wall-mount reading lamps, small chandeliers as well as larger and multi-tier chandeliers with the "Monarch" cone!
Available to view at our NYC showroom in Chelsea!
Dimensions as shown: The cones are 9" height , 5" diameter of the upper cone, 9" diameter of the lower cone. Total overall height as shown is 30", but may be easily edited to fit your space at no additional cost.
This piece may use any E12 candelabra base bulb up to 60 watts (or use LED). Bulbs not included. Fabricated entirely of UL-listed components.
Handsome design scaled to work well in a breakfast nook, in a foyer, a forlorn corner, as a reading lamp, a bedside lamp or flanking a bathroom or powder room vanity. The perfect luxe addition to a master suite, nursery or glam room. Strong enough to stand alone, but especially impactful in groupings over a bar, in a library, over a pool table...
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Bronze, Copper, Enamel, Chrome, Nickel, Aluminum, Brass
Beautiful Vintage Ceiling Lamp in the Style of Sarfatti Stilnovo, Italy, 1950s
Located in PEGO, ES
Italian Stilnovo lamp from the 1950s in the style of Sarfatti Stilnovo, it is made of 8 arms and lampshades, 16 bulb sockets with new electrical cabl...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
'Monarch' 3-Arm Modern Pendant in Brass and Blue Enamel by Blueprint Lighting
Located in New York, NY
Enamel color may be specified. Our extensive list of 36 standard enamel colors are shown in the final images-- there is no additional lead time or cost for these colors. Metal finish...
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum, Brass, Bronze, Copper, Enamel, Chrome, Nickel
Paavo Tynell '1965' Pendant Lamp in Black
By Paavo Tynell, Gubi
Located in Glendale, CA
Paavo Tynell '1965' pendant lamp in black. Originally designed by Paavo Tynell in 1947, this authorized GUBI re-edition is executed in a perforat...
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21st Century and Contemporary Finnish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass, Metal
Paavo Tynell '1965' Pendant Lamp in Red
By Paavo Tynell, Gubi
Located in Glendale, CA
Paavo Tynell '1965' pendant lamp in red. Originally designed by Paavo Tynell in 1947, this authorized GUBI re-edition is executed in a perforated brass metal shade with white interio...
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21st Century and Contemporary Finnish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass
Articulated Sconce Mid-Century Modern Stilnovo Style Solid Brass Black and White
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
This exquisite sconce is a nod to the timeless pieces crafted by mid-century modern Italian studios Arteluce and Stilnovo in the 1950s, but with a unique and distinctive design that will add elegance and sophistication to any home.
Expertly made by a specialized workshop in mid-century modern design, every aspect of this lamp is meticulously crafted to match the hard-to-find lamps from the 1950s. Its versatile nature makes it perfect for placement on the side of a fireplace, giving light to a console or kitchen island, or illuminating a reading sofa...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass, Metal, Aluminum
Large Daniel Becker 'Emily 5' Chandelier in Anthracite for Moss Objects
Located in Glendale, CA
Large Daniel Becker 'Emily 5' chandelier in anthracite for Moss Objects. Designed by Berlin luminary Daniel Becker and handmade to order using mid-century manu...
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21st Century and Contemporary German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Beautiful Antique Etched Frosted Glass & Brass Chandelier
Located in London, GB
Beautiful antique etched frosted glass & brass chandelier
Measures: Total Height: 38? – 96.5 cm
Total Width: 32? – 81.2 cm.
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Early 20th Century British Late Victorian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Concrete Pendant Lamps 'Bang II' by Bentu Design 'Large Size'
By Bentu Design
Located in Paris, FR
Concrete ceiling lamps designed by Cantonese studio Bentu Design.
Material: Concrete, demolition leftover concrete
Size: Ø34×1000 mm
Weight: 1.7 kg
Color: Cement grey
Cord: 2 m, bla...
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Concrete
Concrete Pendant Lamps 'Bang II' by Bentu Design
By Bentu Design
Located in Paris, FR
Concrete ceiling lamps designed by Cantonese studio Bentu design.
Three sizes available.
Sold individually.
Material: Concrete, demolition lef...
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Concrete
Concrete Pendant Lamps 'Bang II' by Bentu Design 'Medium Size'
By Bentu Design
Located in Paris, FR
Concrete ceiling lamps designed by Cantonese studio Bentu design.
Material: Concrete, demolition leftover concrete
Size: Ø34×400 mm
Weight: 0.75 kg
Colour: Cement grey
Cord: 2m, Bla...
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Concrete
Concrete Pendant Lamps 'Bang II' by Bentu Design 'Small Size'
By Bentu Design
Located in Paris, FR
Concrete ceiling lamps designed by Cantonese Studio Bentu design.
Material: Concrete, demolition leftover concrete
Size: Ø 34×200 mm
Weight: 0.37 kg
Color: Cement grey
Cord: 2m, bla...
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Concrete
SLAMP Clizia Large Pendant Light in Orange by Adriano Rachele
By Adriano Rachele, Slamp
Located in Pomezia, Rome
Clizia is a series of shapes fit together to create a perfect balance of reflections and transparencies. The lamp has taken note of natural forms, resembling a cloud that captures th...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Plastic
6" Benedict Pendant, Prussian Blue, Polished & Blackened Brass & Opal Glass
By Trella
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Benedict™ Pendant celebrates the defining detail of the Benedict™ Series. Two nested spun brass hemispheres cradle a hand blown glass globe. This...
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2010s American Other Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Opal, Brass
Italian 19th Century Venetian St. Giltwood And Crystal Chandelier
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A beautiful and extremely decorative Italian 19th century Venetian st. giltwood and crystal chandelier. The eight arm chandelier is centered by lovely and most unique bottom foliate ...
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19th Century Italian Antique Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal
Italian Murano 52 White Petals Chandelier, Murano
Located in Budapest, HU
Huge Italian vintage Murano chandelier made by 52 glass petals (transparent crystal, smooth outside, with crystal powder and then rough inside
Period: 1970s-1980s
Dimensions: 55....
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1970s Italian Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Murano Glass
FLOS Viscontea Pendant Light by Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The cocoon-like structure suggests transformation, and here it is the gorgeously glowing diffused light that recreates the ambiance of any room the Viscontea is featured in. The inte...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Plastic
Small Clear Happy Pendant Light, Hand Blown Glass - Made to Order
Located in Aliso Viejo, CA
Small clear happy pendant light, hand blown glass by Siemon & Salazar, canopy included
Glass measures 4.5”T x 4.5”W
These works play w...
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Nickel
Five Pendants by Venini, Italy, circa 1960s
Located in Wien, AT
Five pendants by Venini, Italy, circa 1960s with original glasses
Original condition
Price and sale per piece.
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Nickel, Brass
Large Enamel Factory, Industrial Pendant Lamp Parabolic Glass
Located in Vienna, AT
Czech industrial pendants with black enameled steel screen and parabolic glass and a wire mesh protection made in former Czechoslovakia in the 1950s.
Lamps are after a professional r...
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1950s Czech Industrial Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Enamel, Steel
Caeli-S Handcrafted Brass Rattan Pendant Light Fixture, Flow Collection
Located in Paris, FR
The Caeli-S contemporary handcrafted made-to-measure pendant light fixture features an expertly handcrafted brass structure and a hand-woven rattan shade. This piece creates a warm a...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Pair of Sconces Pivot Shade Stilnovo Style, Twin Bulb, Jbox, Solid Brass Patina
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
Colors available are sage, ivory and matte black. The two shades can be made in different colors. See other chandeliers in my storefront for matching possibilities.
The inside of the...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum, Brass, Metal
Gigantic Murano Blown Ceiling Fixture
Located in Westport, CT
Blown in a soft gold toned color this lovely extra large dome shaped ceiling fixture with finial is illuminated with 5 medium base lights, non UL
please note weight of 36 lbs
Origi...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Blown Glass
Six Arms Brass Chandelier, Ivory Sage Pivot Shades, Stilnovo Style, Twelve Bulbs
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
This six-arm spider chandelier features a combination of ivory and sage colors, with a natural patina brass finish. The pivoting heads allow for easy light distribution throughout the room, with the upper shades contributing to ambiance lighting and the lower shades providing direct lighting. It measures 54 in. (135 cm) in diameter and has 12 bulbs, providing ample light output for your dining or living room.
The chandelier is a Silvio Piattelli design...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass, Aluminum, Metal
Antique, Vintage and Contemporary Chandeliers and Pendant Lights
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 and vintage 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 (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), 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.
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 whimsical — like the work of Beau & Bien’s Sylvie Maréchal, frequently inspired by her dreams — 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.
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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
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A Tale of Two Sputnik Chandeliers
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