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Chandeliers and Pendants For Sale
Color: Brown
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Brass Counterbalance Chandelier by Lawson-Fenning
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The counterbalance chandelier features a brass rod that is delicately balanced with a brass finial on one end and a large bulb on the other. ...
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Pair of 18th Century Italian Rococo Gold Leaf Tassel Ornaments
By Interi
Located in Dublin, Dalkey
Pair of 18th century Italian hand-carved gold leaf tassel ornaments.
They are two of the same shape of tassel but in two different sizes ...
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18th Century Italian Rococo Antique Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Gold Leaf, Metal
Orbitale Planetario Brass 8 Rotating Arms Chandelier, Featured for Dining Table
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
Sculptural bespoke chandelier with the best light output for dining table, conference table or any wide working table.
This chandelie...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Bonnie Contemporary LED Pendant @ 65cm/26". Solid Brass, Handmade in Sweden
Located in Torslanda, SE
The Bonnie range is designed around the stylized form of a Saffron flower, known around the world for its valuable beauty, fragrance and essence.
Each organic flower-like form is st...
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2010s Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Modern Bowl Chandelier
Located in Westwood, NJ
Modern bowl chandelier with a textured white composite canopy above a bronze-finished steel bowl. With a painted chain and ceiling canopy.
Dimensions: 43" W x 43" D x 31" H
108" chandelier chain & hooks
Brass ceiling rosette...
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Tiffany Contemporary Hanging 80 Lamp Ivory chalky Gauze Silvered Glass Brass
Located in Pietrasanta, IT
TIFFANY the iconic lamp!
Sabrina Landini DNA comes into life in all our creations, a touch of originality to your home decor. Sabrina Landini selects the most beautiful materials and assemble them to create home decorative items recognized throughout the world.
An exclusive first look at Tiffany, also known as Sabrina Landini’s iconic piece!
A lampshade meticulously crafted with silk ribbons, available in a wide range of colors and sizes.
A smooth antiqued brass stem and timeless silvering, masterfully performed over the years by Sabrina, confers uniqueness to the entire object, set it apart from every other.
Step into a world of elegance, with Tiffany lampshades...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Prismatic Opaline Pendant, Made in Italy
Located in Culver City, CA
Prismatic Opaline Pendant
Italy, 21st Century
Large two part opaline glass pendant with brass hardware.
12”dia x 32”h (fixture)
Ref. L3485
*...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Set of Hammered Brass Lanterns, Sold Individually
Located in New York, NY
A set of seven Italian circa 1960's hammered brass lanterns. Sold individually
Measurements:
Current drop: 19" (adjustable)
Diameter: 10"
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Compact Orbitale Brass Chandelier 3 Rotating Balanced Arms, Low Ceiling Featured
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
This unique compact brass chandelier has been expertly designed to work perfectly also with lower ceilings. With a 12-inch (30 cm) tall body, it allows for a 6-inch (15 cm) space to ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass
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 the...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass
Flush Mount Light 1 - Vrksa Series by Raka Studio - Ceiling Light in Ash Wood
By Raka Studio
Located in Cape Girardeau, MO
The Flush Mount Light 1 sits closely on the ceiling, it has been made using solid ashwood by bending the wood. Two cocoon-like wooden structures bear the light bulbs, dispelling ligh...
Category
2010s Unknown Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Ash, Bentwood
Maru 6" Globe Pendant - Medium Bead Stack shown with Rust Globe, Brass Hardware
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A collection of playful and versatile pendants that consider lighting as the "jewelry" of space.
Stacked beads in copper, brass, satin nickel, antique brass, blackened oak, maple, a...
Category
2010s American Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Copper, Nickel, 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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass, Metal
Orbitale Brass Chandelier 3 Rotating Balanced Arms, Stilnovo Style, Brass Shades
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
This exquisite bespoke brass chandelier features three rotating arms skillfully balanced on a heavy cast brass sphere that rotate in an orbital movement along the stem. To achieve pe...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass, Metal
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
Rain Drop 13, 2.25" Dia x 7.5" H Blown Glass Foyer Chandelier by Shakuff
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Hand blown glass pendants fixtures. 13 glass pendant on 24" round canopy with LED G4 2W bulb. Fixture dimmable. 2 additional ft. are added to every wire. Also available in all the sa...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Glass
Rainbow Leather Meander Chandelier
Located in Pound Ridge, NY
Our Meander Chandelier in glorious ROYGBIV colors. Seven flexible leather wrapped arms allows for playful poses and creative customization.
As show...
Category
2010s American Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Contemporary Pendant Lamp 'Alley' by AGO 'Large-White'
By AGO Lighting
Located in Paris, FR
Alley pendant lamp by AGO Lighting
UL Listed
Painted aluminum, white opal glass
LED G9 110-240V (not included)
Available colors:
Charcoal, white, grey, burgundy, green
Dimensions:
15,8 x 34 cm (Large)
11 x 24 cm (Small)
AGO is a Korean design studio specialized in lighting. AGO is based in the area of central Seoul named Euljiro which has been at the heart of Korean industry. Many small factories and workshops remain and it is where AGO started, collaborating with the skilled craftsmen and makers of the area. AGO develops lightings collections in collaboration with contemporary design studio like Bymars, Word or Big-Game for example. Each project is a constant search of the perfect balance between beauty and function with light.
ALLEY is a simple versatile modern lamp. Soft shine from the glass globes will light up above the table to bring cozy ambience. ALLEY comes with two different sizes in various orientations; pendant lamp, wall lamp, tilted table lamp...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Organic Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum
Large Brass Lotus Fixture by Feldman Lighting Company in the Style of Parzinger
Located in Saint Louis, MO
A show stopper and epitome of glam. Large Parzinger style brass lotus pedant fixture by Feldman Lighting Company. The largest of the Feldman Lotus Fixtures...
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1960s Hong Kong Hollywood Regency Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Bespoke Italian Crystal Rose Pink Murano Glass Brass Chandelier / Flushmount
Located in New York, NY
A contemporary custom organic modern chandelier, entirely handcrafted in Italy, with a handmade brass double frame with Art Deco flair.
The exterior is formed by nature-inspired oval...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Set of Gilt Metal Sunburst Lights, Sold Individually
Located in New York, NY
A set of six Italian circa 1930s gilt metal light sunburst light fixtures with interior lights. Sold individually.
Measurements:
Height 11"
Diame...
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1930s European Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Pair of 36 Tronchi Chandelier Style Toni Zuccheri for Venini, Murano, 1980
Located in Budapest, HU
Italian vintage chandelier in Murano glass and nickel-plated metal structure. The armor polished nickel supports 36 large pink glass tubes in a star ...
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Late 20th Century Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Pair of Italian 19th Century Crystal, Giltwood and Gilt Metal Chandeliers
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A elegant associated pair of Italian 19th century crystal, giltwood and gilt metal chandeliers. This complementary pair displays eight gilt metal arms on one, and six on the other. A...
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19th Century Italian Antique Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Metal
Russian 19th Century Neoclassical St. Ormolu, Crystal and Green Glass Chandelier
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An exceptional and most decorative Russian 19th century Neo-Classical st. ormolu, crystal, and green glass chandelier. The six arm chandelier is centered by a richly chased acorn finial and stunning hand blown emerald green central fut with beautiful sprays at the center spread over two tiers and adorned with lovely crystal rosettes...
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19th Century Russian Neoclassical Antique Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Ormolu
Reflector Linear LED Anodized Aluminum Pendant Light, Black / White Shade
Located in Broadmeadows, Victoria
The Reflector linear pendant is a luxury LED linear pendant, ideal for indoor lighting in dining and living rooms, study rooms, hallways, and other do...
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2010s Oceanic Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum
'U' Red Terrazzo Pendant Lamp by Bentu Design
By Bentu Design
Located in Paris, FR
'U' Terrazzo pendant lamp designed by Cantonese studio Bentu Design
Light source: E27 LED 3W 100-240V 80Ra 200LM 3000K
Measures: H18.5 cm x D9.6 cm.
These pendant lamps are availab...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Concrete
French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Ormolu and Opaline Chandelier
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A unique and most decorative French 19th century Louis XVI st. ormolu and opaline chandelier. The six arm, seven bulb chandelier is centered by exquisite extremely decorative branch ...
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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Ormolu
French 19th Century Neoclassical Style Maple and Ormolu Chandelier
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An exceptional French 19th century Neo-Classical st. maple and ormolu chandelier. The chandelier is centered by a fine bottom inverted finial of the eternal flame amidst carved maple...
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19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Ormolu
Midcentury Light Fixture
Located in Chicago, IL
Fun midcentury molded plastic light fixture with glass lens from the Czech Republic, stamped Xaverov.
Many available. Need to be re-wired.
Category
Mid-20th Century Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Plastic
Large Hanging Pendant with Birch Dowels by Mel Smilow
By Mel Smilow
Located in New York, NY
The Large Hanging Pendant is part of the re-issued Smilow Lighting Collection, originally designed by Mel Smilow in 1956 and officially reintrod...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Joe Pendant Lamp 640 by Wende Reid - Classic, Tailored, Minimal, Handmade
By Wende Reid
Located in Paddington, NSW
This Classic, tailored 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 geometric sha...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Australian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Copper, Brass
French Early 19th Century 1st Empire Period Crystal and Ormolu Chandelier
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An elegant and extremely high quality French early 19th century 1st Empire period crystal and ormolu chandelier, circa 1805. The beautiful ten light chandelier is centered by a beaut...
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19th Century French Antique Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Ormolu
French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Ormolu and Crystal Chandelier
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A stunning French 19th century Louis XVI st. ormolu and crystal chandelier. The six light chandelier is centered by a fine solid crystal pendant in the shape of a pear below addition...
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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Ormolu
Pair Tronchi Chandeliers Style Toni Zuccheri, 48 Pink Glasses, Murano, 1990
Located in Budapest, HU
Three-tier Murano glass tube chandelier, 48 pink glasses, Mid-Century Modern
Italian vintage chandelier in Murano glass and nickel-plated metal struc...
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Late 20th Century Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
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
ClassiCon Bell Light Pendant Lamp Green Fabric with Brass by Sebastian Herkner
Located in New York, NY
Sebastian Herkner’s bell lights reveal their adaptability and flexibility at the very first glance. Each of the lampshades in this family of pen...
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21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Fabric
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
Mezza Luna Pendant Drum in Studio Glass, Brutalist Style
Located in London, GB
Inspired by the Brutalist era of the 20th century, the Mezza Luna pendant is asymmetric to give an interesting alternative to a traditional pendant. As well...
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2010s Italian Brutalist Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
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 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...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum
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
Antique French Ormolu and Milk Glass Empire Fixture
Located in New Orleans, LA
The ormolu swans lend a special grace to this milk glass Empire style fixture. It is medium-sized and would work well in many settings.
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Late 19th Century French Empire Antique Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Ormolu
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 ...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum
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
Giardino Chandelier 1
By Servomuto
Located in Milan, IT
This chandelier has a structure crafted in rattan combined with the added component of a fabric featuring a geometric pattern on it. Its shape is similar to an old house with a straw...
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2010s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Textile, Rattan
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
CAVE Pendant Light Ø50cm/ 9.7in, Hand Crocheted in 100% Egyptian Cotton
By Naomi Paul
Located in London, London
Extremely versatile, Cave can be clustered together or individually suspended above a table a single elegant down light and creates a versatile direct overhead light.
Each Naomi Pau...
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21st Century and Contemporary British Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
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 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
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
'Qie' Red Terrazzo Pendant Lamp by Bentu Design
By Bentu Design
Located in Paris, FR
Terrazzo pendant lamps designed by Cantonese studio Bentu Design
Black wire 2m adjustable. Bulb E27 LED 3W
Measures: 17.5 cm x 9.6 cm.
These pendant lamps are available in differen...
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Concrete
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
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
FLOS Tatou S2 Pendant Light in Bronze by Patricia Urquiola
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Its name is French for “armadillo,” the unassuming animal whose brilliant structure keeps it protected and makes it unique. Designer Patricia Urquiola conceptualized this table lamp to play on the filtration of light, with remarkable results.
The Tatou-T offers diffused light and has an exterior diffuser in PC (polycarbonate). Its internal diffuser is injection-printed opal PC. The support and base are painted steel.
Inspiration behind the design:
“The process began by looking for different ways to reconstruct membranes, conceived like Japanese armor...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Steel
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
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
Poul Henningsen PH 5 Pendant for Louis Poulsen in Rose
Located in Glendale, CA
Poul Henningsen PH 5 pendant for Louis Poulsen in rose. Poul Henningsen introduced his iconic PH 5 pendant light in 1958. Six decades later, the PH 5 remains the bestselling design in the Louis Poulsen's portfolio. The PH 5's painted metal shades brilliantly distribute light to create glare–free illumination. Executed in spun aluminium shades...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum
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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