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Chandeliers and Pendants For Sale
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Modern Pendant Ceiling lighting Restaurant minimalism Artist White Opaque Glass
Located in Vilnius, LT
NA LINII pendant lamp DESCRIPTION It is a charismatic product that should not be perceived literally, but with a goal to distinguish the symbolism and image ...
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2010s Ukrainian Minimalist Chandeliers and Pendants

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Steel

Postmodern Targetti Sankey Chandelier
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Targetti Sankey chandelier, made in chromed metal and plastic, Italy, 1970s. This chandelier made out of five pipes, is a modern way to interpret lighting. With the pipes which present half of rubber body, they open up as if a flower. This chandelier is made out of chrome metal, plastic. Targetti Sankey has been designing and producing indoor and outdoor architectural light fixtures...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Chrome

Monumental 1950s 12-Globe Glass & Metal Chandelier for Stilnovo
Located in Rovereta, SM
Monumental 1950s 12-Globe Glass & Metal Chandelier for Stilnovo. Executed in 12 opaline glass globes, brass and black enameled metal. An iconic Italian light sculpture of impress...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Artistic Chandelier 8 Arms Black Murano Glass and Lampshades by Multiforme
Located in Trebaseleghe, IT
Montecristo chandelier 8 arms, artistic black glass, black organza lampshades by Multiforme. Montecristo collection is created with the typical elements of Venetian glass chandelier...
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2010s Italian Other Chandeliers and Pendants

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Blown Glass

Moooi Valentine Baby Suspension Lamp in Blown Glass with Black Metal Shade
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Love at first sight! A magic mirror and the power of crystals transform a simple shell into an endless light bouquet of flowers. Love is in the air! The Valentine guarantees sparkles...
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21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Blown Glass

Pair of Painted Italian Chandeliers, Sold Individually
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1920's Italian single-light iron chandeliers with verdigris body with blue flowers. Sold individually. Measurements: Drop: 17" Width: 15" Depth: 3".
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1920s Italian Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Iron

Dark Brown Enamel Vintage Industrial Clear Glass Factory Pendant Lamps
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Big Industrial lamp incl. glass dark brown enamel white interior clear glass Weight: 12.00 kg / 26.5 lb Priced per individual item. All lamps have been made suitable by internation...
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Mid-20th Century Czech Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

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Enamel

Scandinavian Midcentury Pendant Lamp by E. S. Horn, 1950s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A small Stilnovo inspired Danish Pendant Light from E. S. Horn. Its made from black powder coated aluminium, translucent acrylic, perforated steel an...
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Aluminum, Brass

Pendant Industrial Light
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
Original antique pendant light. Wonderful ribbed glass and stylish caged lines. Heavy iron top, stripped and clear coated finish. Functional and stylish, great over and island or in...
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1940s Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Iron

French Mid-Century Wrought Iron Chandelier, 1950s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Original Midcentury chandelier from France, 1950s. Body of solid wrought iron. Diameter 33" - 84 cm. Height fixture 35" - 89 cm.
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal, Brass, Copper, Wrought Iron

Vintage Svend Aage Holm Sørensen Chandelier Pendant Lamp
Located in Søborg, DK
Vintage Svend Aage Holm Sørensen for Holm Sørensen & Co pendent chandelier lamp model 6395. Known as the onion this classic piece of brutalist...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Black Enamel Philips Vintage Industrial Dutch Design Classic Pendant Lights
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Original Dutch Philips industrial pendant. HDK 250 Black enamel shade with white interior Cast aluminum top Weight: 4.40 kg / 9.7 lb ...
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20th Century Dutch Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

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Aluminum, Enamel

Murano Glass Black Sputnik Chandelier
Located in Austin, TX
Wonderful sputnik Murano chandelier with multiple smoked "Triedi" stems shooting out from a brushed nickel sphere. This piece is iconic and will be a show stopper in your home. This ...
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2010s Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Nickel

Handcrafted Moroccan Moorish Lavender Glass Lantern or Orb Pendant
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Handcrafted Moroccan lavender glass lantern or Moorish pendant. Amber molded glass with Moorish design circles put together in an orb style lamp. Handmade in Marrakech, metal rust color finish, colorful multifaceted orb glass pendant. Could be rewired for electricity and be used as a Moorish pendant or Moroccan chandelier indoor or outdoor. Has a small door to access the inside. Size: 13.5 in. height with hook x 9 in. diameter. 1960s-1970s disco ball...
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20th Century Moroccan Moorish Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Pair of Large French Wrought Iron Chandeliers, Sold Individually
Located in New York, NY
Pair of large French wrought iron three-tiered chandeliers with scrolling arms and 18 lights each. Sold individually. Measurements: Minimum drop: 64" Diameter: 71"
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1940s Italian Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Wrought Iron

1900s French Bronze Black Framed Crystal Chandelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1900s French bronze black framed crystal chandelier. This chandelier has eight lights and has been newly wired.
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1930s French Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal, Bronze

Customizable Pendant Lamp TRN A1, Brass Rod, Black Ceramic
Located in Paris, FR
TRN A1 Pendant lamp / ceiling lamp / chandelier Designer: Pani Jurek Dimensions: H 17.5 x 15 x 5 cm Model shown: Black Bulb (not included): E27/E26, compatibl...
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21st Century and Contemporary Polish Organic Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Formation Linear Pendant LED Aluminum Marble Fixture, Matte Black
Located in Broadmeadows, Victoria
Formation linear pendant is a sleek, luxurious aluminium and marble fixture ideally suited to hang above Kitchen islands, dining tables, works...
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2010s Australian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Marble, Aluminum

Limpid Light L Smoke Standard , Pendant Light, Hand Blown Glass, Europe
Located in Breda, Noord-Brabant
To order the Full-swing version please check our storefront. Our limpid light size L in shade “Smoke” is a pendant light, decorative light, made in Europe. The Limpid Lights collection, a series of lighting objects that incorporate movement as a key element of its design. By moving the light source away from, or closer to the lighting object, the intensity of the light can be adapted. This caused by the hand-blown glass shades that can be used to soften the light and create a more intimate ambiance. Dimensions: 200 x 200 x 600 mm (l x w x h) Full swing 1 box = 415 x 290 x 785 mm gross weight 6.5 kg Net weight 5.5 kg Standard 1 box = 415 x 290 x 785 mm gross weight 5.6 kg Net weight 4.6 kg Materials: Shade in glass (The glass is mouth-blown and therefore can contain air bubbles). Adjustable suspension in steel and brass. Non-adjustable suspension in steel. Finish: Clear glass smoked glass...
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21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

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Smoked Glass

FLOS 2097/18 Suspension Lamp in Steel and Brass, by Gino Sarfatti
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Since 1958, this iconic Gino Sarfatti design has served as an ultra-modern representation of the traditional mid-century chandelier. Every detail of this state-of-the-art ceiling lig...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Steel

Contemporary Pendant Lamp 'Alley' by AGO 'Large - Charcoal'
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

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Aluminum

Contemporary Chandelier 'Cirkus' by AGO 'Large - Charcoal' (in stock)
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

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Aluminum

Contemporary Modern Crystal Black and Alabaster Murano Glass Brass Pendant Light
Located in New York, NY
Price is per individual item - Fun and elegant Italian pendant chandelier, entirely handcrafted, of organic modern design consisting of a succession of elements: black opaline glass ...
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2010s Italian Organic Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Gold, Brass

Tora Ceramic Pendant Lamp, by Paolo Cappello
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Tora, a ceramic pendant lamp in matte pastel colors, draws its inspiration from Arab lanterns and old oil lamps. Designed to be used individually as well...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Ceramic

Firmamento Milano Large Cono Pendant by Carlo Guglielmi
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Please note that VAT is not included in the price. The Cono Suspension Pendant is perhaps the biggest cone of light, with an embedded 35W LED. The light concentration varies solely ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Steel

Large Mid-Century Style Stilnovo Chandelier in Brass and Black Lacquered Metal
Located in Berlin, DE
This large Stilnovo style chandelier is very extraordinary. The large scale-brass and black metal lamp shades are going in different d...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal, Brass

Beautiful German Sculptural Bubble Brass Tube Ceiling Pendant Light
Located in Berlin, DE
One of... beautiful solid brass bubble and iron tube pendant light by miiss Studio, The overall height can be customized. Available as wall light version. Germany Lamp sockets: One E...
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21st Century and Contemporary German Minimalist Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass, Iron

Small Italian Black Metal Lantern with Large Leaves
Located in Stamford, CT
Old new stock small black metal lantern with large leaves. Three lanterns are available. No wiring.
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1970s Italian Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Serge Mouille Ceiling Pendant Lamp with Three Arms, One Rotating and Two Fixed
Located in London, GB
Licensed edition from Serge Mouille’s original design. Pre-curser of the ceiling three arms, the ceiling two fixed arms with one curved and rotating arms has seen a great regain of ...
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21st Century and Contemporary French George II Chandeliers and Pendants

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Aluminum

Foscarini Tite 1 Suspension Lamp in Black by Marc Sadler
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Tite lamp is made with a mixture of fiberglass and black carbon thread, a genius combination that acts as both the graphic decoration and the functional frame. Tite 1 has a parti...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Steel

Two-Tier Eight-Light Wrought Iron Chandelier by MLA
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Two-tier eight-light handwrought iron chandelier finished in an antique iron finish. The chandelier is newly wired with cream drip wax candle cover...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Chandeliers and Pendants

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Wrought Iron

Solis Drum 36 Pendant Light in Black by Pablo Designs
Located in San Francisco, CA
The new Solis Drum pendant is the latest addition to the elegant Solis suspension family. Featuring a uniquely engaging blend of light and shadow, Solis Drum is made of laser cut pol...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Aluminum, Steel

SLAMP Aria Extra Large Pendant Light in Black Shade by Zaha Hadid
Located in Pomezia, Rome
Zaha Hadid’s luminous architecture is visionary, fluid and dynamic, infusing the revolutionary and iconic semantics of the celebrated architect into domestic and public interiors; th...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Other

Cord Sconce 24" Black by Ravenhill Studio
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The cord family is a celebration of form driven by physics. The series began as an exercise to simplify Jean Prouvé’s Classic Potence lamp by using the fixture's electrical cord in place of the guy wire. The result is a pleasing symmetry between the structural members. The family utilizes the principle of tensegrity, or floating compression, where the compression of the steel arm resists the tension of the cloth electrical cord to hold the custom ceramic socket aloft. The cord sconce...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Chandeliers and Pendants

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Aluminum

Four Modernist Aluminum Hanging Pendant Chandeliers by Lightcraft
Located in Buffalo, NY
Matched set of four aluminum hanging pendant chandeliers by Lightcraft. Classic modernist, simple yet elegant design, featuring four up ligh...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Aluminum

Large Black Metal and Frosted Glass Globe Pendant, Made in Italy
Located in Culver City, CA
Black enamel fitter with frosted glass shade. Made in Italy Overall height adjustable. *Please Note: This fixture is made to order in Italy, and comes newly wired (eu wiring). It ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Bang, White Terrazzo and Concrete Ceiling Lamp by Bentu Design
Located in Paris, FR
White terrazzo and concrete ceiling lamp designed by Cantonese studio Bentu Design. (Sold individually) Measures: 31 cm high; 4 cm diameter Wi...
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

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Concrete

Bang, Black Terrazzo and Concrete Ceiling Lamp by Bentu Design
Located in Paris, FR
Black terrazzo and concrete ceiling lamp designed by Cantonese studio Bentu Design. (Sold individually) Measure: 31 cm high; 4.5 cm diameter Wi...
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

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Concrete

Chord Pendant in Gunmetal - 40 in
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Chord Pendant draws inspiration from minimalist jewelry and pure geometries. Light emanates into the central void, the source hidden in an ele...
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2010s American Chandeliers and Pendants

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Steel

2x4 Pendant in Black Dyed Wood - 96 in
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Made from the most common piece of dimensional lumber, the 2x4 celebrates the minimal and ordinary. Hand-finished hardware adds a luxurious touch while the wood body remains simple a...
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2010s American Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Branching Chandelier, Black/Ivory with Gold Inside, Stilnovo Style, solid brass.
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
For a large room, a hall or an urban loft. This midcentury style chandelier has 32 lights. Branching chandeliers has the limit of dim light output, this has finally the right design for getting a great light output. Midcentury sixteen 16 arms spider chandelier with perpendicular branching arms. Each horizontal arm is made in two different lengths to avoid overlapping of the orthogonal arms in distant view. An perfect layout of light spots, for downlight, wall and ceiling suitable brightening. Pictures are showing two versions. The ivory with gold...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal, Aluminum, Brass

Eight-Arm Brass Chandelier, Ivory or Black Heads, Gold Inside in Stilnovo Style
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
Best size for dining room use. Enchanting 54in - 135cm diameter chandelier. Midcentury eight-arm spider chandelier with ivory or black shades and natural patinated brass. Pivotting heads helps with the light distribution in the room. Upper shades contribute to the ambiance light and lower shades for the direct lights. The pictures are showing the new version with golden finish inside for a glamour touch. Classic ivory is also available. See last picture. It’s my favorite thing in the house, said one of my first customers. A statement piece for a large living room or over a dining table. There is a special feature on customization: double circuit (to lit up cones separately from down lights) upon request, and it's complimentary. You can have one circuit or both dimmable to play with more light to the ceiling , on conversation before dinner, and full light on the table when dinner starts. Made by a lab specialized in midcentury restoration. Owner is a collector himself and connoisseur of the period. This chandelier takes it's inspiration from several different chandeliers...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass, Aluminum, Metal

Ballroom Molecule Black/Green Chandelier Black Base
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Danish design from Design by Us The Ballroom Molecule chandelier features five spheres, available in different translucent hues, they mer...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Three-Light Meander Flexible Arm Ceiling Mounted Light Fixture
Located in Pound Ridge, NY
Ceiling mounted Meander light featuring three flexible metal arms which allow you to adjust and pose the light fixture; shown here with metal arms in standard black finish, and solid brushed brass fittings; 27 inch arms, 6 inch diameter ceiling mount. Overall measurements depend on how it is posed. Custom finishes, leather wrapping and custom configurations are available, please visit us at Avantgarden in Pound Ridge...
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2010s North American International Style Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass, Metal

Rectangular Pendant Light
Located in Vienna, AT
Steel painted frame fitted with four E27 bulbs for max. 100W covered with element made of pressed and refined glass from the, made by Napako in the early 1970s. Up to three pieces a...
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1970s Czech Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Steel

NYC Waldorf Astoria Hotel Empire Hanging Chandelier Pendant
Located in New York, NY
20th Century Empire style chandelier pendant with cast glass dish and bronze details. These elegant lights graced many of the main corridors of the NYC Waldorf Astoria Hotel...
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20th Century American Empire Chandeliers and Pendants

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Steel

Ukrainian Contemporary Lighting Design Iron & Canvas Curve by Olexandr Pinchuk
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Iron & Canvas is symbolic fusion that emerges, where stillness meets motion, metal intertwines with fabric, evoking a vibrant, pulsating ambiance akin to a brushstroke of light. This...
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21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Iron

Arts & Crafts Copper with Slag Glass Shades Pendant Lighting 4 Available
By Arroyo Craftsman
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous craftsman style pendant lighting. All copper with curved slag glass Shades. In excellent vintage condition with minimal wear, just the right amount of patina. Lamp itself is...
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1980s American Adirondack Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Copper

Vintage Midcentury Black German Industrial Enamel Ceiling Light Pendant, 1950s
Located in NUEMBRECHT, NRW
This vintage industrial ceiling light was made in Germany in the 1940s-1950s. The lamp has got a black enamel lamp shade (inside is wh...
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1940s German Industrial Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal, Enamel

3 Module Blue & Clear Candy Chandelier with Handblown Glass and Powder Coated MS
By Arjun Rathi Design
Located in Mumbai, IN
The Sugar Collection draws inspiration from our emotional connect with food. Almost everyone has some nostalgic memory of Indian desserts and our indigenous candy and the collection ...
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2010s Indian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Steel

Large Custom Wood Chandelier with Glass Cylinder Shades
Located in Pound Ridge, NY
Large Avantgarden custom-made black walnut wood chandelier, with iron details and shown with milk glass cylinder shades. Custom woods and stain options are available. Avantgarden has been cultivating great lighting, furniture and design in Pound RIdge...
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2010s American Chandeliers and Pendants

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Wood

Contemporary Black and Orange Flower Stunning Murano Glass Chandelier
Located in Rome, IT
Striking contemporary Murano glass chandelier composed by dozens black and orange hand blown flowers by Galleria Veneziani. Available also a pair.
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2010s Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Blown Glass

Danish Modern Lucite and Aluminum Cylinder Pendant Light by Simon Henningsen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Danish modern, cylinder pendant light by Simon Henningsen plays with color and shadow to create a minimal, modernist feel. The light features suspended Lucite bands at top and bottom...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Aluminum

Brutalist pendant lamp by Svend Aage Holm Sorensen for Sørensen & Co. Denmark
Located in Steenwijk, NL
This stunning brutalist pendant lamp, model 6407, was designed by Svend Aage Holm Sørensen for Sørensen & Co in Denmark in the 1960's. The use and work of oxidised brass makes this l...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal, Brass

Large Gothic Revival Wrought Iron Chandelier for Dining Room / Restaurant Etc
Located in Lisse, NL
Great quality workmanship, forged in fire Gothic Art candle chandelier or pendant light. This beautiful quality and all hand forged chandelier comes with clearly visible, Gothic qua...
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Early 20th Century Dutch Gothic Revival Chandeliers and Pendants

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Wrought Iron

Round Brass Chandelier with Frosted Glass Panels
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Round chandelier made of a brass structure, setting frosted glass panels which act as diffusers for the six sources of light inside the chandelier.
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2010s Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

E06 Black Minimalist Ceiling or Wall Lamps by Habits Studio for Luceplan Italy
Located in Esbjerg, DK
E06 is a family of adjustable luminaires with a cylindrical/tubular lamp body. Here a set of 3 in satin black. Designed by Habits Studio in 2008 and produced by the famous Luceplan b...
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Early 2000s Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Aluminum

Black Enamel Cast Iron Vintage Industrial Cage Pendant Lights
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Black enamel with cast iron top clear glass, iron cage Weight: 9.00 kg / 19.8 lb Priced per individual item. All lamps have been made suitable by international standards for incand...
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Mid-20th Century Czech Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

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Iron, Enamel

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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