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Chandeliers and Pendants For Sale
Number in Set: Single Piece
Color: Black
Fran S Black raffia pendant lamp
By LLOT LLOV
Located in Berlin, BE
With their bulky silhouette and rustling fringes, the FRAN lights are reminiscent of a piñata. While their cable becomes the suspension string, their fluttering body is made of high-...
Category
2010s Latvian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Raffia
Mid-Century Modern Brutalist Wrought Iron Chandelier
Located in Dallas, TX
Mid-Century Modern Brutalist Wrought Iron Chandelier is a study in unique forms, with an intriguing double-support in the shape of a heart connecting to two ceiling mounts which prev...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Wrought Iron
Megalith II Sculptural Pendant by Yonathan Moore, Represented by Tuleste Factory
Located in New York, NY
Megalith II by YONATHAN MOORE
2023
Acrylic & Aluminum
Megalith II is a sculptural pendant from the Megaliths collection. The hanging wire is adjustable and customizable in a var...
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2010s American Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
Arts & Crafts Forget and Colored Glass Pendant Lobby Lamp, 1930s
Located in Verviers, BE
Forget and colored glass pendant lamp.
Materials: Colored glass Black painted curved iron slats pleated as a cage.
Metal chain and canopy. E27 socket.
Original patina on all parts...
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1930s Belgian Arts and Crafts Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Art Glass
Hammered Copper Pendant Lamp Model V
Located in Zapopan, Jalisco. CP
Tiripiti means gold in Purepecha lenguage and is also the name given to the gods that are manifestations of the sun. The lamp casts its light through the greatness of pre-Colombian c...
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2010s Mexican Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Copper
Italian Venetian Multicolor Murano Glass Chandelier by Giovanni Dalla Fina 2010s
Located in Villaverla, IT
Italian Venetian Multicolor Murano glass chandelier by Giovanni Dalla Fina 2010s.
This amazing chandelier stands out for the beauty of its design ...
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2010s Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Cut Glass, Murano Glass
Imagin Globe Pendant Light 3 in Matt Black and Ribbed Glass
Located in Leighton Buzzard, GB
The inspiration of shape for this pendant is taken from concrete pattern design, lines and circles embossed onto the concrete panel. The concept for materials is taken from the Indus...
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21st Century and Contemporary European Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Hand Carved Basaltic Stone Pendant Lamp
By Samantha Rodríguez
Located in Zapopan, Jalisco. CP
The light radiating from the hand carved basalt stone reminds us the fire of their volcanic source.
From the veins of Jalisco, basaltic stone is extracted from San Lucas Evangeli...
Category
2010s Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Stone, Brass
Sfinge Chandelier by Fabio Ltd
By Fabio Ltd.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian chandelier with smoky faceted Murano glass shades, mounted on bronzed finish frame / Designed by Fabio Bergomi for Fabio Ltd / Made in Italy
12 lights / E12 or E14 type / max...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Aluminium Pendant Lamp Style Fog & Morup, 1960s
By Fog & Mørup
Located in Lisboa, Lisboa
The lamp consists of two aluminium lacquered in brass shades with a black band that runs around the middle. The interior is painted on yellow, which gives it a warm color when switch...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
French Art Nouveau Brass, Copper and Cut Crystal Flush Mount, circa 1920
Located in Merida, Yucatan
Magnificent brass and copper fluh mount with a cut crystal frosted globe.
Both the brass and copper parts have great patina and you can see the golden shine where it has rubbed off...
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1910s French Art Nouveau Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass, Copper
Serge Mouille Pendant Ceiling Spider Lamp with Five Fixed Arms
Located in London, GB
My favourite Serge Mouille.
Category
1950s Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum
Mac Hegerup Ceiling Lamp in Brass and Red Glass, 1960s
Located in Praha 2, Hlavní město Praha
Ceiling lamp in brass and red glass designed by Mac Hegerup for Kronobergs Belysning in Sweden, 1960s.
This stunning red glass ceiling lamp was designed by Mac Hegerup in the 1960...
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Glass, Acrylic
Cristalleries De Baccarat, a Large French Cut-Crystal Tsarine Torchere
Located in New York, NY
Cristalleries De Baccarat, A Large French Cut-Crystal Twenty-Four Light Tsarine Torcheres, Standing Floor Chandelier.
"A Magnificent Chandelier"
Each central stem issuing twenty-four out-scrolled candle branches suspending prisms and bell-flowers, on four splayed supports, in the Indian Maharaja style, stamped BACCARAT throughout.
86" high x 33" wide
Wired for electricity. In overall excellent condition. The torchère is fully complete and there are no damages associated.Ready to place.
Comparative Literature:
Lerch, Moscou, Splendeurs des Romanov, Exhibition catalogue, 11 July – 13 September 2009, Monaco, pp. 214-217.
M. Lerch, Baccarat: la légende du cristal, Exhibition catalogue, 15 October 2014 – 4 January 2015, Paris, pp.68-69.
D. Sautot, The Story of Baccarat, Paris, 1993.
Cristalleries de Baccarat:
The origins of the manufacture, also known as the Compagnie des Cristalleries de Baccarat, can be traced to 1764. On this year, King Louis XV accorded to the Bishop of Metz permission to establish a glass factory on his land, in the small village of Baccarat in Lorraine, in order to compete with the celebrated Bohemian production. Lorraine is traditionally a glass-making region, due to the abundance of silica in the soil and due to its large forests, which supplied the wood to fuel the ovens. Francois-Eugène de Fontenay, who joined the company in 1841, discovered that the addition of nickel oxide in the manufacturing process resulted in a perfectly clear product, 'crystal glass', that was free of discoloration and that imitated precious rock crystal. For this discovery, the Baccarat company was awarded a gold medal at the French Expositions des Produits de l'Industrie in 1844. Continually experimenting with their manufacturing process, the quality of Baccarat's 'crystal glass' improved, reaching the highest level by the end of the century.
The Baccarat manufacture rapidly became a leading producer with highly skilled maître-verriers. In 1823, Baccarat participated for the first time at the National Exhibition. Louis XVIII was seduced by the quality of the pieces presented, which received the praise of the jury and the first gold medal. As a result of their success and innovations, the manufacture gradually consolidated its reputation, which allowed it to dominate the French market.
The Russian fascination for Baccarat:
In 1867, Tsar Alexander II visited the Exposition Universelle in Paris and fell in awe in the sight of Baccarat’s stand...
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20th Century French Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal
Brass and Murano Glass Blue and Gold Round Chandelier
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Round chandelier made of a brass structure on which are placed wavy pieces of Murano glass, alternating between gold and dark blue.
Category
2010s Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
'Nina' Perforated Dome Ceiling Lamp in Black by Alvaro Benitez
Located in Glendale, CA
'Nina' perforated dome ceiling lamp in black by Alvaro Benitez.
Hand-fabricated by Los Angeles based designer and lighting professional Alvaro Benite...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass
Contemporary Pendant Lamp 'R' in White Marble 'Medium'
By Buzao, Bentu Design
Located in Paris, FR
Pendant lamp 'R' by Buzao x Bentu design.
White marble and black aluminum
Measures: 24 cm high, 26 cm diameter
Wire: 2 meters black (adjustable)
Lamp type: E27 LED 3W 100-240V 80Ra...
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Marble, Aluminum
Contemporary Pendant Lamp 'R' in Black Lava Stone 'Small'
By Buzao, Bentu Design
Located in Paris, FR
Pendant lamp 'R' by Buzao x Bentu design.
Black lava stone and black aluminum
Measures: 21 cm high, 21 cm diameter
Wire: 2 meters black (adjustable)
Lamp type: E27 LED 3W 100-240V ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Lava, Aluminum
Italian Pendant Light
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Wonderful Italian articulate pendant light in patinaed brass and enameled aluminum, wired for US standards or European standards (110v/240v)...
Category
2010s Italian Organic Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass
Fran XS Black raffia pendant lamp
By LLOT LLOV
Located in Berlin, BE
With their bulky silhouette and rustling fringes, the FRAN lights are reminiscent of a piñata. While their cable becomes the suspension string, their fluttering body is made of high-...
Category
2010s Latvian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Raffia
Contemporary Black Pendant Lamp 'Iris', A/B
By AND Light
Located in Paris, FR
Contemporary pendant lamp 'Iris'
Electrical :
Voltage: 120 V – 277 V
Lamp: Integral 34 W 35 V DC LED
The model shown in picture:
- Dimensions Diameter. 90 cm Height. 45 cm
- Fin...
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21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Organic Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Acrylic
Opal Arch Pendant Lamp, by Arne Hovmand-Olsen from Warm Nordic
Located in Viby J, DK
The Opal Arch pendant was designed in the 1950s by the Danish designer, Svend Aage Holm-Sørensen. Opal glass has a special lighting quality. For Opal Arch...
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21st Century and Contemporary Polish Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Steel
Fran L Black raffia pendant lamp
By LLOT LLOV
Located in Berlin, BE
With their bulky silhouette and rustling fringes, the FRAN lights are reminiscent of a piñata. While their cable becomes the suspension string, their fluttering body is made of high-...
Category
2010s Latvian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Raffia
Reclaimed Grey Enamel Factory Pendant Lights with Black Fittings by Thorlux
By Thorlux
Located in Nottingham, GB
LARGE GREY ENAMEL FACTORY PENDANT LIGHTS
7 AVAILABLE AT THE TIME OF LISTING
A nice run of original vintage factory pendant lights salvaged from a Industrial factory in Sheffield.
The Industrial light fittings...
Category
1950s British Industrial Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum, Brass, Enamel, Steel
Rare Hand Crafted & Glazed Italian Majolica Pendant w. Ocean Wildlife Sculpture
Located in Lisse, NL
Good size, midcentury made. lantern design 'ocean view light fixture'.
If you are looking for the ideal light fixture for your Palm Beach or Malibu (beach) house or if you own the coolest seafood restaurant in town then maybe you should be the next custodian of this ocean life inspired pendant. In all our years of trading in 20th century lighting we have never seen a majolica light...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Arts & Crafts 12 Light Wrought Iron Chandelier Large Scale with Chain, Scrolls
Located in New York, NY
Early 20th century large scale Arts & Crafts chandelier with 12 arms. Done in wrought iron. Simple but beautiful scroll work. French wired. Cleaned and rewired. Please note, this ite...
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Wrought Iron
Mini Tubular Sconce
Located in Peekskill, NY
This is a very clean and simple pill shaped lamp. The lamp is half brass. The look goes well with all styles. The lamp housing and bulb has a 1 inch diameter and is 5 inches long.
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Brass Seashell Pendents
Located in Peekskill, NY
These are beautiful, small and elegant pendant. Each fixture takes a single candelabra bulb shielded by 2 opposing shells. These work well as a single or hung in clusters. They are p...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Baroque Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Torino Lamp Company Original Chrome Robot Hanging Lamp or Corner Fixture Retro
Located in Ann Arbor, MI
Torino Lamp Company Original Chrome Robot hanging Lamp or corner fixture. This fixture is extremely large at 36.5 inches long by 26 inches wide, not including the chain at the top. M...
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1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Vintage Pendant Lamp Italy '70s
Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI
This beautiful brass lamp was made in Italy in the 70s of the last century. Completely original. Original glass with polished edges. The wiring is original. The lamp is in excellent ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Custom Italian Counter Balance by Le Lampade
By Stilnovo
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
Vintage style three arm floating chandelier, inspired by Italian midcentury lighting designs this chandelier features three pivoting extended arms ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Octagonal Art Deco Style Chandelier with Glass and Black Metal Mount
Located in Ulm, DE
For many years, this ceiling lamp decorated the presidential suite of the prestigious 5-star Grand Hotel "Les Trois Rois" in Basel, Switzerland.
Glass rods and panels in an octagona...
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Late 20th Century Spanish Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Houseof Charcoal Grey Tube Flush Ceiling Light
By houseof
Located in Bradford on Avon, GB
The ultimate focal point in your room, this curved lamp lies flush to the ceiling and creates a striking silhouette. Ideal for minimalist interiors, our hou...
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2010s Chinese Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Seguso Glass Pendants by Gino Sarfatti for Arteluce
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Seguso Glass Pendants by Gino Sarfatti for Arteluce. Designed and manufactured in Italy, circa the 1960s. Executed in hand blown bubbled Segus...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Steel
Mid-Century Modern Brass Chandelier by Gaetano Sciolari, Italy, 1970s
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid-Century Modern brass chandelier by Gaetano Sciolari, Italy, 1970s.
This elegant chandelier was designed by the Gaetano Sciolari in the 1970s. The lamp consists of 13 tubular s...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Chrome
1980's Memphis Design Style Pendant Lamp
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
Vintage Memphis style pendant lamp, made in Italy 1980's. Black metal with perspex ring and white opaline glass on this modern design hanging pendant lamp. Halogen lamp...
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1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Bronze Finish Mica Lantern or Pendant Chandelier
Located in Atlanta, GA
Bronze Finish Mica Pendant lantern or chandelier, probably English, circa 1930s. Would look great in the foyer or hallway of an Arts and Crafts or Spanish...
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1930s English Arts and Crafts Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Stone, Metal
Pendant of Patinated Copper Amber Colored Glass in Nanny Still Style by RAAK
By Nanny Still, RAAK
Located in Aarhus C, DK
Pendant light made of amber coloured glass covered with patinated copper with perforrations in Nanny Still style 1960´s by RAAK
Measures: Height 30 cm
Diameter 14 cm
Very nic...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Copper
Vistosi Minigiogali Pendant Light in Black Glass And Matt Bronze Frame
Located in Mogliano Veneto, Treviso
The small size version of Giogali, which allows the use of glass hooks for smaller, standard or custom-made wall installations.
Specifications:
Material: Glass, Metal
Light sour...
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21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Glass
Xxl Chromed Metal Bubble Hanging Light by Rolf Krüger for Staff Lights, Germany
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article:
Xxl Bubble hanging light
PRODUCER:
Staff Lights, Germany
DESIGN:
Rolf Krüger
Origin:
Germany
Age:
1970s
Description:
This hanging light was designed by Rolf Krüger in the 1970s and produced by Staff Light in Germany...
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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Luco Ceiling Lamp, Sweden, 1950s
By Luco, Alvar Aalto
Located in Stockholm, SE
Three-armed pendant produced by Luco, Sweden, 1950s. Lacquered aluminum and steel with a brass ceiling mount.
Category
1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass, Aluminum
Large Black Enamel Industrial Lamp from Elektrosvit, 1960s
By Elektrosvit
Located in Kojetice, CZ
This black industrial pendant light was designed in the 1960s and produced by Elektrosvit in the former Czechoslovakia. It features a ca...
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Mid-20th Century Czech Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum, Iron, Enamel
Flos Smithfield C LED 2700 K Sconce Lamp by Jasper Morrison
By Flos, Jasper Morrison
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Part of the Smithfield family, the Smithfield C-ceiling-mounted lamp manages to be both grand and unassuming. Providing direct light through its aluminum body, it is well suited for ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum
Veca Chandelier, 3 Arms, Black Murano Glass, Italy, 1970
By VECA
Located in BARCELONA, ES
Veca chandelier designed and produced in the 70s in Murano, Italy.
Chrome structure and black crystals in good condition distributed on three arms.
Rare design object that will illum...
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1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal
Finnish Iron Chandelier by Taidetakomo Hakkarainen, 1930s
Located in Helsinki, FI
Finnish Iron Chandelier by Taidetakomo Hakkarainen / Antti Hakkarainen from the 1930s. Forged iron with fabric lampshades. Good vintage condition, minor wear consistent with age and ...
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1930s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Iron
Gervasoni Large Croco Suspension Lamp in Crocodile Rattan by Paola Navone
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Suspension lamp in crocodile rattan, handwoven, max. power 20 W, 220 Volt, bulb holder E 27, bulb not included (electrical cable lenght 200 cm; steel cable lenght 200 cm).
Additio...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Rattan
IMAGIN Globe Pendant in Black Powdercoated Metal and Ribbed Glass
Located in Leighton Buzzard, GB
The inspiration of shape for this pendant is taken from concrete pattern design, lines and circles embossed onto the concrete panel. The concept for materials is taken from the Indus...
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21st Century and Contemporary European Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Italian Mid Century Modern Style Tubular Rod Chandelier Jonathan Adler Milano
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Modern tubular Milano chandelier by Jonathan Alder, for Robert Abbey. This sculptural tiered statement chandelier features a deep bronze tone metal. Thi...
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2010s Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Bronze, Metal
Jugendstil Pendant with Original Cut Glass Shade Vienna Around 1908
Located in Wien, AT
Jugendstil Pendant with original cut glass shade vienna around 1908
Polished and stove enameled
Original antique cut glass shade.
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Early 1900s Austrian Jugendstil Antique Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Wrought Iron and Glass Chandelier, by P. Maynadier
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A wrought iron and glass chandelier, by P. Maynadier, the round frame hung from three bars and a foliate ceiling rose, the central ...
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Early 20th Century Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Glass
Vistosi Oval Giogali SP OV1 Chandelier with Chrome Base by Angelo Mangiarotti
Located in Mogliano Veneto, Treviso
A decorative lighting system based on a single element, the handmade glass hook. It is available in different colors, as standard table, ceiling, pendant, wall fixture and floor. It ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Glass
Lladro Belle de Nuit 24-Light Chandelier
By Lladro
Located in New York City, NY
Hanging ceiling lamp with handmade metallic chandelier design with twenty-four translucent white, engraved porcelain lampshades. Beauty of the night. Such is the name of the plant whose petals reflect the moonlight, thus acquiring the magical property of glowing in the dark. This striking species provides the inspiration for the Belle de Nuit...
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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Porcelain
Exceptional Multiple Tubes with Glass Balls Brass Chandelier, 1960s, Italy
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Exceptional Multiple Tubes with Glass Balls Brass Chandelier, 1960s, Italy
Lampshade is in good condition
This lamp works with 8 x E14 light bulb.
Wired and suitable to use ...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Dark Navy Blue Enamel Vintage Industrial Pendant Lights
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Dark blue enamel industrial pendant with white interior.
Weight: 7.0 kg / 15.4 lb,
Priced per individual item. All lamps have been made suitable by international standards fo...
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Mid-20th Century Hungarian Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Enamel, Iron
Custom Chainmail Pendant Light
Located in Salt Lake City, UT
Custom made chainmail pendant lights. Steel riveted chainmail shades over aluminum caged light. Wiring for the lights is 6-8' in length and includes ...
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Steel
French Gothic Style Wrought Iron 6 Arms Rectangular Chandelier or Pendant
Located in Plainview, NY
An exceptional 19th century French gothic style chandelier or pendant. The medieval style chandelier features a rectangular shape and has 6 lights . Finely carved of wrought iron, the chandelier shows amazing and intricate scrolls and swords design. The chandelier is embellished with a green band with yellow gold diamond design surrounding the body of the piece and a round mosaic floral design on each side adding class and beauty to it. Each arm is ending with French babouche holding a candelabra light , covered in a dripped candle sleeve in red. The chandelier is suspended by its original 4 chains attached to a scrolls design crown and comes with a canopy. The French Gothic chandelier...
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Late 19th Century Medieval Antique Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Wrought Iron
Small Solid Brass Hanging Lantern
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Elegant small Lantern quality made of solid brass with seeded Glass Six sides, canopy and chain included ,very nice oxidize patina , with three 40/watt light .
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20th Century American Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
DAWN Pendant P1
Located in Renton, WA
A metaphor of the sunrise, emitting the first light from the ocean’s horizon, DAWN Pendant P1 brings a new day and a new lighting experience. Beneath what appears to be seemingly simple, exists an optical zoom lens, allowing you to make your own luminaire statement.
Material:
steel, alumnium
Color:
matt black + champagne gold ring...
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2010s Taiwanese Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
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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A Tale of Two Sputnik Chandeliers
This pair of iconic 20th-century light fixtures with the same name have two very different backgrounds.
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The Canadian couple combines poetry and simplicity in their elegant designs.
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