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Chandeliers and Pendants For Sale
Palm Leaves Murano Glass and Brass Chandelier, Mid-Century Modern, Italy, 1980s
Located in Bochum, NRW
Mouth blown Murano glass chandelier, brass structure, 20 green Murano green glass leaves, disposed in shape of a palm tree crown. Equipped with 3 light bulbs (E14 for Europe, E12 on...
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20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Pendant Lamp A5011 by Gaetano Scolari for Stilnovo
Located in Vlimmeren, BE
This elegant, dynamic, Mid-Century Modern pendant lamp A5011 was designed by Gaetano Scolari for Stilnovo in 1950. The lamp is made of metal, brass and glass. The height is adjustabl...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal, Brass

Glass and Nickel Lantern, circa 1940
Located in Vienna, AT
Fine Austrian glass lantern from the 1930-1940s. All blown-glass body with dual glass diffusers - the outer in clear glass with cut decorations, the inner glass is frosted with a sli...
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1940s Austrian Art Deco Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Nickel

Floral Glass Ceiling Lamp
Located in München, DE
Beautiful ceiling lamp from the 1950s. Wonderful design and an asset to any home. Very nice pattern in current design. Condition: Very good vintage condition with slight sign...
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1950s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Dragon Sanctuary Pendant, England, circa 1910
Located in Culver City, CA
Dragon sanctuary pendant. England circa 1910 Pendant light with decorative brass dragon supports and prismatic acorn holophane glass shade. ...
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20th Century English Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Large Kaiser Midcentury White 9-Arm Space Age Chandelier, 1960s, Germany
Located in Hagenbach, DE
A midcentury chandelier by Kaiser made in Germany in the 1960s. It is fascinating with its Space Age design and nine opaque balls. The white circular body of the light is made of ful...
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

French Art Deco Chandelier
Located in Bridgewater, CT
Elegant French chandelier made of silvered cast bronze with a frosted acid etched shade signed "Schneider."
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Bronze

2 Large French Modern Neoclassical Plaster Chandeliers in style of Serge Roche
Located in New York, NY
2 Elegant French late Art Deco style plaster chandeliers / pendants in the modern neoclassical tradition in the form of an open ring in the style of Serge Roche. The pieces can be ad...
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Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Plaster

Modernist Translucent Three-Tier "Palma" Hand Blown Murano Glass Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite “Palma” chandelier was realized in Murano, Italy, the island off the coast of Venice renowned for centuries for its superlative glass production. It consists of three ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Chrome

Cone and Stepped Plate Prismatic Pendent
Located in Peekskill, NY
This uniquely shaped 12 inch cone prismatic with a stepped plate lens has a very dramatic look. The lamp is made up of 2 pieces of glass held together with clips. It has a great prof...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

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Glass

Gino Sarfatti Model No. 2065 Ceiling Light in Black and White
Located in Glendale, CA
Gino Sarfatti model no. 2065 ceiling lamp in black and white. Designed in 1950, this is an authorized 2017 Astep/Flos re-edition by Alessandro Sarfatti, grandson of Gino Sarfatti, ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Aluminum

Flush Mount Brass and Glass Chandelier 8 Arms, Stilnovo Style, Low Ceiling Best
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
This chandelier is specifically designed for low ceilings, with a height of only 13 inches (32 cm). The arms and shade holders are made of brass, while ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal, Brass

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

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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

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Metal, Brass

Sistema Solare Chandelier, Piattelli Design, Ivory-toned Onyx and Brass, 8-shade
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
Luxury chandelier, made from thinly-cut pieces of exquisite ivory-colored translucent onyx. Ideal to be hung over a table, with versatile configurations. 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. 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. There is nothing else like this on the market. 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

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Onyx, Brass

Strike, A Modern Adjustable Pendant Light Handcrafted in Solid Brushed Brass
Located in Bend, OR
Inspired by the simple form of a matchstick, Strike’s playful sophistication is born from simple geometric shapes combined with a refined sense of scale. A versatile light, Strike ca...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

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

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Aluminum, Metal, Brass

Sistema Solare Chandelier, Piattelli Design, Ivory-toned Onyx and Brass, 6-shade
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
Unique chandelier, made from thinly-cut pieces of exquisite ivory-toned translucent onyx. Ideal to be hung over a table, with versatile configurations. 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 6-shade version is ideal to be hung over an oval dining table. 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. There is nothing else like this on the market. 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

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Onyx, Brass

Trapezi Five Lights Neutral Shades Contemporary Pendant/Chandelier Brass, 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 Organic Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

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

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Metal

Swedish Vintage Braided Bell Flower Pendant, 1970s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Bell flower shaped organic modern braided sand colored cord pendant with cream white sides. Wired for E27 bulb. Beautiful vintage condition. Sweden, 1970s.
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Cord

Handcrafted Italian "Flower" Murano Glass Chandelier Green and Pink 1990s
Located in Villaverla, IT
Handcrafted Italian "Flower" Murano Glass Chandelier Green and Pink 1990s. Amazing handcrafted Italian "Flower" Venetian Murano glass...
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1990s Italian Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

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Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Antique Art Deco Carved Alabaster Chandelier / Pendant Light 1920 Black Veins
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
Gorgeous & stylish! this antique Art Deco carved Alabaster pendant / chandelier with black veins 1920. The light has its original brass suspension & canopy. The natural stone looks a...
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Alabaster, Brass, Bronze

12 Light Brass German Chandelier Italian Shades Hand Blown
Located in New York, NY
20th Century brass chandelier with sleek line arms mated with Italian hand blown glass shades. Chandelier bodies were made in Germany in the mid 20th century. This can be seen at our...
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Italian Modernist Chandelier in Murano Glass Flowers & Gilt Brass and Porcelain
Located in Coimbra, PT
Gorgeous Pair of Italian Murano flower bouquet in the style of Venini art-glass with hand-blow white and clear glass flowers and gold-plated hand painted porcelain and brass. Price p...
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20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Orange Billiard Lamp by Louis Poulsen
Located in San Francisco, CA
A single billiards lamp with an enameled orange conical metal shade by Louis Poulsen. Rewired with white cloth cord.
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Wonderful Late Victorian Bronze and Stain Leaded Glass Pendant Light / Lantern
Located in Lisse, NL
Stunning design and amazing colors Victorian pendant light for the perfect ambiance. If you are looking for a rare, beautiful and all handc...
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Late 19th Century European Late Victorian Antique Chandeliers and Pendants

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Bronze

1950 Large Rope Chandelier by Adrien Audoux & Frida Minet
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Composed of two large arms of lights in folded rope on the upper part, they go down by forming two long loops assembled by rope threads then flare on the lower part to form the four ...
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1950s French Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Rope

Mid-Century Modern Sphere Chandelier in Murano Swirl Glass by Mazzega, Ca 1970
Located in Merida, Yucatan
Space Age pendant light manufactured in white and blue swirled hand blown Murano glass, attributed to Mazzega, circa 1970. Measures: Diameter is cm. Height is 110 cm but can be eas...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Blown Glass

1970s Murano Ceiling Light My Mazzega, 1970s
Located in Palermo, PA
Beautiful bell shaped Murano ceiling light my Mazzega, 1970s. Rough white coloured surface on transparent glass with caramel board. Details Creator: Mazzega, Murano Dimensions...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal, Brass

Limpid Light M-Smoke Standard, Pendant Light, Hand Blown Glass, Europe
Located in Eindhoven, NL
To order the Full-swing version please contact us. Our limpid light size M in shade “Smoke" is a pendant light, decorative light made in Europe. The ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

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Smoked Glass

34" Pendant Light in Handwoven Natural Rattan, Ventila Collection
Located in New York, NY
Ventila, our nickname for the Tagalog word for ‘fan’, is woven from Filipino rattan and takes inspiration from colonial era ceiling fans. Measure: 34". It’s an interplay of textures...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

'Cosmic Pendant Duo Regolith 70' Black Patina & Bronze Gradient Brass Chandelier
Located in London, GB
Inspired by planet-like shapes and textures, the Cosmic collection plays with both metal properties and a selection of patina finishes. The Regolith Pendant...
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2010s English Organic Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Greenapple Suspension Lamp, Pessoa Suspension Lamp, Handmade in Portugal
Located in Cartaxo, PT
Pessoa Suspension Lamp, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. Fernando Pessoa, the man with the greatest sensiti...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Carrara Marble, Marble, Brass, Stainless Steel

1950s 9 Arm Thick Brass Sputnik with Conical Tips, Italy
By Lumi, Columbia Manufacturing Company, Oscar Torlasco, Stilnovo
Located in St- Leonard, Quebec
Genuine 1950s bold, brass Sputnik chandelier with great patina. 9 arm with vented narrow conical tip plus 9 brass rod. Sturdy, well made construction. E26 size socket.
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Murano Glas Artichoke Chandelier by Mazzega, 1970s
Located in Palermo, PA
Stunning chandelier with handmade Murano glass. The artichoke shaped light consist of 28 bicolored leaf shaped glasses. Beautifully crafted and emits a stunning light. 5 E27 Ligh...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

1950s 5 Arm Brass Sputnik Flush Mount, Italy
By Columbia Manufacturing Company, Oscar Torlasco, Stilnovo
Located in St- Leonard, Quebec
In exceptional condition. Brass Sputnik flush mount in the manners of Stilnovo, Italy. 5 Arm landing on a vented, short and narrow conical shaped tip. Each thick matte opale ...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Coconut Tree/ Palm Tree Rattan Pendant
Located in Isle Sur Sorgue, FR
Beautiful hand made natural rattan pendant in coconut tree / palm tree shape. Real piece of art.
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Rattan

Swedish Midcentury Pendant by ASEA Model A4126
Located in Karlstad, SE
Midcentury pendant in brass, wood and frosted opaline glass manufactured by ASEA, Sweden, 1940s. This great-looking pendant is made with high quality and great details. It features ...
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20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Mid-Century Modern Sphere Chandelier in Murano Swirl Glass by Mazzega, Ca 1970
Located in Merida, Yucatan
Space Age pendant light manufactured in white and orange swirled hand blown Murano glass, attributed to Mazzega, circa 1970. Measures: Diameter is cm. Height is 80 cm but can be ea...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Blown Glass

Italian Midcentury Brass Spiral Glass Chandelier
Located in North Bergen, NJ
Stunning Mid-Century Modern Italian spiral chandelier. Each of the prisms are solid glass. They hang from hooks onto a spiral brass frame, as pictured. Any amount of chain can be add...
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Glass

Murano Chandelier with Orange Iridiscent Flowers, 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Stunning Murano chandelier with iridescent orange flowers. The peculiarity of this glass is that it changes the shades of its color depending on the light it gets. The chandeli...
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1970s Italian Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Art Glass

Midcentury Brass and Glass Pendant Lantern by Arlus Lunel, France, 1950
Located in Saarbruecken, DE
Midcentury brass and glass. Pendant Lantern by Arlus, France, 1950 Perfect vintage condition. One socket b22 with adapter e14.
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Stunning Paavo Tynell Attributed Chandelier by Lightolier
Located in Buffalo, NY
Paavo Tynell attributed chandelier measuring 29" diameter and 16" tall (fixture) with the drop of the hanging chain and ceiling plate 34". Can be adjusted to any length of hang. If j...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal, Brass

Art Nouveau Rod Chandelier After Hector Guimard 'French, 1867–1942'
Located in Fairfax, VA
Bronze and glass with clear frost texture glass inserts in style of Hector Guimard. Very beautiful design. Professionally rewired and ready for installation.
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1950s French Art Nouveau Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Bronze

1970s Chandelier Designed by Gaetano Sciolari, Italy
Located in Palermo, PA
Very rare chandelier from Gaetano Sciolari Italy. This beautiful piece underline the Italian 1970s glamour. Golden brass and crystal in a cube in a stunning pattern. The four side...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal, Metal, Brass

Art Nouveau Chandelier, Italy, 1900
Located in Girona, ES
Art Nouveau chandelier in polished brass formerly powered by gas, three points of light, two of which are covered by opalescent glass tulips matching the two thick glass pellets. The...
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Early 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Iconic 1970s Verner Panton Flower Pot Chandelier by Louis Poulsen
Located in Utrecht, NL
'Flower Pot chandelier by Verner Panton consisting of three mounted iconic 'Flower Pot' lamps. The flower pot, with its two enameled steel semicircular spheres facing each other, is...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Steel

Stylish minimalistic contemporary pendant lamp Na Linii, Pair Edition opal glass
Located in Vilnius, LT
Na Linii lighting by SVITANOK Category: Lighting Type: Pendant, Floor lamp Material: Steel rods, frosted glass, textile cable Overall dimensions: pendant ...
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2010s Ukrainian Minimalist Chandeliers and Pendants

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Steel

LED Swirl Six Ring Chandelier Pendant Light in Gold Contemporary
Located in Westport, CT
Individual rings with integrated LED stripes grouped together. The height and tilt of each ring can be adjusted individually. 3000K 110 Lumen / watt Finishes: Rose gold, poli...
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2010s Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Stainless Steel

Maillon LED Horizontal Pendant Light 6
Located in Westport, CT
Elegant grouping of 6 metal rings with integrated LED diffusing a clean natural light. Soft white 3000K. 75 watts – 110 lumens / watt, dimmable. Finishes: Rose gold, polished or brushed Gold, polished or brushed Champagne gold, polished or brushed Chrome, polished or brushed Black nickel, polished or brushed Dimensions: Adjustable cables length through a push-pin locking...
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2010s Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Stainless Steel

Blue Murano Spiral Globe Lamp from Vetri, 1960s
Located in Benalmadena, ES
Hermoso globo ovalado en cristal de Murano de espiral creado por la prestigiosa marca Italiana Vetri Murano en los años 60 de un precioso color az...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Midcentury Murano Ice Glass Mazzega Kalmar Pendant, Chandelier, Italy, 1960
Located in Saarbruecken, DE
Midcentury Murano Kalmar pendant chandelier ice glass, Italy 1960. original vintage condition. One glass professional glued, alsmost invisible, see last picture. Chrome in good cond...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Art Glass

French Provincial-Style Iron and Crystal Chandelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful, French Provincial-style painted iron and crystal chandelier. The chandelier consists of a nicely detailed wrought frame with a naturally distressed paint finish and cr...
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1930s French French Provincial Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal, Iron

Scandinavian Flush Mount Ceiling Light, 1950s
Located in Oslo, NO
Ceiling light with hand-decorated 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...
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1950s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Porcelain, Glass

Mid-Century Modern Chandelier by Luca Scacchetti e Bottega Gadda, Milano 1970s
Located in Milano, IT
Luca Scacchetti, mod. PRIMA LUNA Chandelier in brass and burnished metal manufactured by BOTTEGA GADDA in Milano The burnished metal reflector has the pyramid-shaped that combines w...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal, Brass

Kalmar 'Tulipan' Glass Flush Mount Light Chandelier, 1970s
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A large and fantastic "Tulipan" flush mount light fixture by J.T. Kalmar, Austria, Vienna, manufactured in midcentury, circa 1970 (late 1960s or early 1970s). The name Tulipan deriv...
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1970s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal, Brass

Brass Pendant Lamp by Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Berlin, BE
Stunning pendant in brass designed by Hans Agne Jakobsson. Made in Sweden in the 1960s. Great original condition. To be on the the safe side, the lamp should be checked locally by a ...
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1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

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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