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Chandeliers and Pendants For Sale
Set of Three Monumental Brass Domed Shaped Pendants
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A set of three modern brass dome-shaped light pendants that are both sleek and stylish. The use of brass adds a touch of sophistication, and the dome shape often provides a contempo...
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1970s American Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Murano Gold Glass Bell Shaped Chandelier or Pendant
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Murano Italian bell shape gold amber colored hand blown glass pendant ceiling light. The glass has vertical ribbing along with rows of controlled bubbles. Attributed to Barovier & To...
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1960s Italian Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Fontana Arte Ceiling Fixture Attributed to Pietro Chiesa, Italy, circa 1935
By Fontana Arte
Located in Rome, IT
Large precious Nile green crystal etched acid disc supported by a finely chiseled frame.
This fixture is attributed to Pietro Chiesa per Fontana Arte.
Similare examples of etc...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Art Glass
Mid-Century Carved & Painted Rococo Style Italian Chandelier - 6 Arms
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is an Italian carved and painted chandelier with gilt accents. It has Rococo styling and is unmarked. The piece has six arms.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Rococo Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Poplar
Egyptian Alabaster Amphora Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
The canopy and the main shade are both hand carved from the same stone. Millenia off mineral layering is seen in the cross sectional cut of the stone. The striation is horizontal a...
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20th Century Neoclassical Revival Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Alabaster
set of 2Chandeliers and Pendants 'Pallone' by Luigi Caccia Dominioni for Azucena
Located in Milan, IT
Set of two 'PALLONE' suspension chandeliers, designed by Luigi Caccia Dominioni for Azucena, 1950s, Italian manufacture.
Brass plates, blown frosted glass shade and black rope with ...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Opaline Glass Black Roof Danish Modern Pendant, 1950s
By Bent Karlby
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Classic Danish midcentury modern lighting design. Soft opaline glass on delicate brass mount with three thin arms on which the black roof with cross shaped edge rests. Attributed to ...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass
Mid-Century Venini Big Ceiling Lamp with Colored Murano Glass Flowers 60s Italy
By Venini
Located in Palermo, IT
Big beautiful ceiling lamp with a rounded circular shape covered with green and pink opaque Murano glass flowers, screwed onto a green lacquered metal mesh structure. Creation attrib...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Art Glass
MId-Century Set of Three Black Chandeliers by Estiluz, Barcelona, 1970s
Located in Badajoz, Badajoz
Beautiful and unique Mid-Century Set of Three of Black Long Chandeliers by Leonardo Marelli for Estiluz. Model: T-1142 Negro (black). These fixtu...
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1970s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Set of Three Gold Chandeliers by Estiluz, Barcelona, 1970s
Located in Badajoz, Badajoz
Beautiful and unique Mid-Century Set of Three of Gold Long Chandeliers by Leonardo Marelli for Estiluz. Model: T-1142 Dorado (golden). These fixtures were designed and manufactured i...
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1970s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
XL 1970s Tulip Murano Glass Pendant Lamp by Carlo Nason for Mazzega
Located in Grand Cayman, KY
Extra large 1970s Italian Mid-Century Organic Modern floral pendant light. Four large and very thick hand blown clear and smoked Murano glass petals are supported by a metal frame. T...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Organic Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Murano Glass
Black Murano Glass Chandelier, Mid-20th Century
Located in Antwerp, BE
Black 8-armed Murano glass chandelier.
A Mid-20th Century black ceiling light with 8 curling arms.
A great looking vintage Italian chandelier or ceiling light with black murano glass details and chromed tube covers.
With chain and suspension / canopy.
Height included chain and hang up...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Chrome
Sistema Solare Chandelier Piattelli Design, Calacatta Gold Marble Brass 8 shades
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
The sistema collection now has a new unique version, Calacatta gold marble. An elegant rare marble extracted from the Tuscan Alps. This prestigious Italian marble stands out among others with its veining, transitioning from a warm gray to a golden hue, from which it derives its name. The special of this marble is the pure white background, which keeps the light output spectrum.
We take pride in presenting this version of the Sistema Solare chandeliers...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Breccia Marble, Marble, Brass
Italian Mid Century Brass Chandelier
Located in London, GB
A large Italian Mid century chandelier in Brass with Ivory white painted arms and stem. the tapered centre stem supporting eight arms with a brass circular ring support the accents i...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Art Deco Suspension Light, 1920s
Located in Vienna, AT
Rare nickeled Art Deco suspension light with holophane glass diffusers from the early 20th century. Very solid build quality and in fine orig...
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1920s Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Nickel
Art Deco Chandelier in Glass and Chrome, 1920
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Style: Art Deco
Year: 1920
Material: glass and chrome
For your safety and that of your property, all our lighting have new electric cables. We always think of our customers.
We have ...
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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Chrome
Amaizing Chandelier in Alabaster and Chromre, Art Deco Style, 1935
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Amazing chandelier Art Deco (alabaster light)
If you have problems to the hight, We can cut the barral, at the indicated height (free of charge)
Style: Art Deco
Year: 1935
Material:...
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1830s French Art Deco Antique Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Alabaster, Chrome
Dòry Five Lights Contemporary Artisanal Chandelier Brass, Blown Glass, Dimmable
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
An exquisite exercise in balance, this chandelier exudes a Minimalist flair marked by clean and essential lines. Its structure features one brass bar hanging from a brass ceiling ros...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Minimalist Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Brass Pendant With Satin Glass, 1920s
Located in Vienna, AT
Fine Austrian brass pendant from the 1920s. Clear glass diffuser with a satin finish on the outside. One original brass and ceramic E27 socket wit...
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1920s Austrian Art Deco Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
1960s Japanese Industrial Brass, Copper and Glass Dome Pendant Light
Located in Leicester, Leicestershire
Brass and copper pendant with convex glass, a great design and becoming more difficult to find. These lights were made in the 1960s, the ships from this period are fast disappearing....
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1960s Japanese Industrial Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass, Copper
Orbitale Brass Chandelier 3 Rotating Balanced Arms, Stilnovo Style, Twin Shades
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
This 3-armed chandelier with twin shades is a versatile and elegant fixture perfect above a kitchen island, over a counter, dining table, or in a living room. The chandelier's three ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum, Metal, Brass
21st Century Modern Nature Inspired Suspension Lamp, Gold Leafs Chandelier
Located in Porto, PT
Leafus suspension lamp unveils a subtle breeze of fresh and modern design. This luxury suspension lamp is full of sophistication with an organic and elegant shape. Nature-inspired, t...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Sistema Solare, Luxury Ivory Onyx and Brass 8 Rotating Orbitale Arms Chandelier
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
Luxury chandelier, made from thin pieces of translucent onyx. Ideal to be hung over a dining table, with versatile configurations. Featured on Netflix series Designing Miami, 1st episode!
There is nothing else like this on the market.
Ivory onyx comes from Middle Eastern quarries and has a unique veining. This translucent stone is carefully worked in Italy, and was chosen because of its combination of interesting patterns, high translucency, and the way it makes the light output look warmer.
The 8-shade version is ideal to be hung over a long rectangular table. See schematics.
Our onyx supplier has worked in many high-end architectural projects, and these same materials have been used at the Armani hotel in Milan. When he was shown the chandelier designs, he rose to the challenge and adapted his tooling to make us perfect round discs. He worked hard to find exactly the right thickness that would keep the depth of the texture. It could not be too thick, otherwise it would lose transparency. And too thin, it would look like it was printed.
The result is stunning. The combination of carefully-worked translucent stone and brass works perfectly, and the use of the ingenious Orbitale structure allows the geometry of the chandelier to be played with, and it can be configured in several ways.
The Sistema collection uses a clever rotating stem structure and features a shallow drum-shaped shade at the end of each arm.
The chandelier arms are designed with two lengths so that each can be staggered at different angles. They work well in any space and suit both regular and low-ceilinged rooms wonderfully.
Please see the drawing to get an idea of sizes for the different chandeliers. On the upper side of each disc there is a smaller opening to provide ambient light.
Top-quality LEDs with over 80 CRI, meaning that the lighting does not alter the color of food and people.
The LEDs are on a 24V direct current feed, so there is no flickering. The arms can be rotated 180 degrees to configure various combinations. As well as two rows of evenly-spaced lights over a dining table, a regular 8-shade star or 4-shade star (see photos) are possible, as well as creative sculptural shapes. The arms can be rotated even when the chandelier is lit.
The shades can also be rotated on the arm axis to meet any lighting needs in a living room (paintings, bookshelves etc.).
This listing shows the smallest drop. A change of drop is complimentary.
Silvio Piattelli copyright and design.
Specifications (Note: The Sistema chandelier has glass shades, while Sistema Solare...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Onyx, Brass
Selene Pendant Lamp by Elsa Foulon
Located in Geneve, CH
Selene pendant lamp by Elsa Foulon
Dimensions: D 75 x H 50 cm
Materials: Ceramic, brass
Unique Piece
Also available in different options: Bowl or c...
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2010s French Post-Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Perla Grande Ceiling Light - Satin Brass Interior and Bronze Exterior
Located in New York, NY
The Perla Grande features an organic brass or copper shell nestling our sfera glass handblown in Murano. Shown in three different finish combinations. Starting from $4,500.00. See ou...
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2010s Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Scandinavian Flush Mount Ceiling Light, 1950s
Located in Oslo, NO
Ceiling light with painted surface and base in porcelain. Designed and made in Norway from circa 1950s first half. The lamp is fully working and in very good vintage condition. The lamp uses...
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1950s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Porcelain, Glass
Orbitale Brass Chandelier 5 Rotating Balanced Arms, Stilnovo Style, Brass Shades
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
This stunning bespoke brass chandelier is cleverly designed to work perfectly with lower ceilings.
It features five rotating arms with a minimum height of 28 in. (70 cm). The arms ar...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass, Metal
Orbitale Grand Planetario Brass Chandelier 8 Arms, Stilnovo Style, Brass Shades
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
This unique chandelier is inspired by the solar system, with each arm representing a planet, and the central sphere symbolizing the sun. It has a diameter of 60 in. (152 cm).
The cha...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass
Contemporary Chandelier 'Cirkus' by AGO 'Large - Charcoal' (in stock)
By AGO Lighting
Located in Paris, FR
Cirkus chandelier by AGO Lighting
Coated ABS, aluminum
UL Listed
LED GU10 110-240V (not included)
Two sizes available: 4 pairs of lamps / 6 pairs o...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Organic Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum
Contemporary Chandelier 'Cirkus' by AGO 'Large - Terracotta' (in stock)
By AGO Lighting
Located in Paris, FR
Cirkus chandelier by AGO Lighting
Coated ABS, aluminum
UL Listed
LED GU10 110-240V (not included)
Two sizes available: 4 pairs of lamps / 6 pairs o...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Organic Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum
1970s Industrial Polished Aluminium Brass & Glass Edison Flameproof Strip Light
By Daeyang
Located in Leicester, Leicestershire
Reclaimed vintage industrial Korean flameproof striplight made by Daeyang in the 1970's with highly polished finish.
Original item salvaged fro...
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1970s Korean Industrial Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum, Brass
Joe Pendant Lamp 640 by Wende Reid
By Wende Reid
Located in Paddington, NSW
This Classic, tailored, double pendant lamp, inspired by menswear is reminiscent of 1940s style and the early simplicity of Art Deco. Also available as a flush mount, its clean geome...
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21st Century and Contemporary Australian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass, Copper
Azores Chandelier, Polished Gold, InsidherLand by Joana Santos Barbosa
Located in Maia, Porto
Best Lighting design at the iLuxury Awards 2021
Resulting from a trip S.Miguel, the Azores chandelier recreates a weeping willow found near a lagoon...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Modern Pessoa Pendant Carrara Marble Brass Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple
By Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Pessoa Suspension Lamp, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple.
Fernando Pessoa, the man with the greatest sensitivit...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
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Carrara Marble, Marble, Brass, Stainless Steel
Great 18 Palmette Shallow Flush Ceiling Mount, Murano
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
Here the larger version of the successful 12 leaves compact palmette ceiling fixture.
This group of shallow ceiling mount Murano chandelier was first designed for a luxury yacht low...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Grand Mid-Century Murano Chandelier Made by Mazzega
By Mazzega
Located in Houston, TX
This grand Mid-Century Murano chandelier is created by Mazzega, Italy. Each glass ornament has Mazegga stamp. Chandelier is composed out of 324 pieces, which are attached to the meta...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Murano Glass
Foscarini Maki Suspension Lamp in White by Nendo
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Suspension lamp with direct light. Diffuser consisting of two laser-cut aluminum sheets, which are rolled up and slipped into one another. The engravings on the diffusers let the lig...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum
Modernist Pendant Chandelier by Oscar Torlasco, Italy 1960's
Located in Miami, FL
Modernist pendant chandelier by Oscar Torlasco.
Model 551 suspension light by Oscar Torlasco for Lumi circa 1960
Large enameled yellow metal sphere with a diagonal brass ring
Smaller...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass
Flos IC Lights S2 Pendant Light in Burgundy by Michael Anastassiades
Located in Brooklyn, NY
IC Lights S by renowned designer Michael Anastassiades consists of a thin steel frame that twists and bends at an angle. From there, a blown-glass opaline orb delicately balances. Th...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Steel
Modern Murano Glass Pendant, in Stock
Located in Miami, FL
Three textured overlapping "scavo" glass forming a sculptural pendant or lantern.
Patinated brass fittings,
Rewired to the US standard.
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Blown Glass
Flos IC Lights S1 Pendant Light in Burgundy by Michael Anastassiades
Located in Brooklyn, NY
IC Lights S by renowned designer Michael Anastassiades consists of a thin steel frame that twists and bends at an angle. From there, a blown-glass opaline orb delicately balances. Th...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Steel
Foscarini Maki Suspension Lamp in Grey by Nendo
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Suspension lamp with direct light. Diffuser consisting of two laser-cut aluminium sheets, which are rolled up and slipped into one another. The engravings on the diffusers let the li...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Concrete
Foscarini Havana Suspension Lamp in White by Jozeph Forakis
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Suspension lamp with diffused light. Diffuser consisting of four injection molded polyethylene parts. aluminum painted metal diffuser support and wall rose, transparent electrical ca...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Fiberglass
Zeta Ceiling Light by Gaspare Asaro-Polished Brass Finish
Located in New York, NY
The Zeta ceiling light features a composition of variable sized Murano glass shades methodically balanced on a “V” shaped brass frame. The first ima...
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2010s Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Brezza Pendant Light by form A
By form A
Located in New York, NY
Inspired by the breeze of the venetian lagoon, the Brezza pendant, is constructed from hand blown Murano glass with a bubble infused core and a textured fin. Shown on a polished bras...
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2010s Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Blown Glass
Serge Mouille - Ceiling Lamp 6 Rotating Arms - DROP, ARM LENGTH CUSTOMIZABLE!
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Impressively large, this six-arm ceiling lamp is a Mouille Classic. Tilting and rotating heads with rotating arms of 31 and 54 inches make this fixture a truly spectacular statement ...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Steel, Aluminum
Selene Pendant Lamp by Elsa Foulon
Located in Geneve, CH
Selene pendant lamp by Elsa Foulon
Dimensions: D 75 x H 50 cm
Materials: Ceramic, brass
Unique Piece
Also available in different options: Bowl or c...
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2010s French Post-Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Two Kalmar 'Blatt' Pendant Lights Chandeliers, Textured Glass Nickel, 1970s
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
One of two light Mid-Century Modern fixtures model 'Blatt' (Blatt is the German word for leaf) by Kalmar, Austria, manufactured circa 1970 (late 1960s or early 1970s).
27 disc shaped...
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1970s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
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Brass, Nickel
Oculus Articulating Ceiling Light- Polished Brass Finish and Carved Glass
Located in New York, NY
The Oculus ceiling light features an innovative articulating design that allows the ten arms to have a wide range of motion for endless configurat...
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2010s Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Coloured Small Big Bubble Pendant Light by Alex de Witte
Located in Geneve, CH
Coloured small big bubble pendant light by Alex de Witte
Each pendant is unique
Dimensions: D 21 x H 60 cm
Materials: Mouth blown glass.
It can be purchased as an ensemble or individ...
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2010s Dutch Post-Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Blown Glass
Sculptural Brass Light Pendant Howl 3 by Morghen Studio
Located in Geneve, CH
Sculptural brass light pendant Howl 3 by Morghen Studio
Dimensions: 300 x 90 x H 30
Materials: Melted brass, LED Light, Silicone
Finishes: burnished, blacken...
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2010s Italian Post-Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Custom Pair of Unique Hanging Lights from Repurposed French Iron-Baskets
Located in Atlanta, GA
These custom pair of tall hanging metal light fixtures have been created by re-purposing a pair of French vintage iron baskets. This pair of chandeliers are comprised of a vintage metal barrel...
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20th Century French Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Antigone Pendant Lamp by Elsa Foulon
Located in Geneve, CH
Antigone Pendant Lamp by Elsa Foulon
Standard size
Dimensions: D 55-60 cm
Materials: ceramic, brass
Unique piece
Also available in different options: bowl or cup (lower part).
The h...
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2010s French Post-Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
The Pearl Line by Ludovic Clément D'armont
Located in Geneve, CH
The Pearl Line by Ludovic Clément d'Armont
Materials: blown glass, brass joints, LEDs
Dimensions: 133 x 37 x 12 cm
The Pearl line is a simple architectural element that helps st...
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2010s French Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Patinated Brass and Textured Glass Chandelier by Rupert Nikoll, Austria, 1950s
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A fantastic disc shaped light fixture by Rupert Nikoll, Vienna, manufactured in midcentury, circa 1950.
The lamp is made of a seamless brass belt with holes of varying sizes. The ho...
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1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Balanced Planets Chandelier by Ludovic Clément D'armont
Located in Geneve, CH
Balanced planets chandelier by Ludovic Clément d'Armont.
Materials: brass, blown glass, LEDs.
Dimensions: W 232 x D 82 x H 112 cm.
The chandelie...
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2010s French Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Impressive Saturnus Chandelier by RAAK Amsterdam, 1960s
By RAAK
Located in Echt, NL
Impressive RAAK Amsterdam chandelier.
Marked: RAAK Amsterdam.
Globes: Eight hand blown “Light Drops” globes with a teardrop pattern trapped inside the glass.
Ring: Black metal w...
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20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Chrome
1960's French Mid Century Modern Carved Lucite Feather / Plume Form Chandelier
Located in Opa Locka, FL
1960's Mid Century Modern Carved Lucite Form Feather/ Plume Chandelier- Lightweight. Beautiful carved detail on the feathers and lights up beautifully.
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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
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Lucite
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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