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Chandeliers and Pendants For Sale
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Extra Large Poul Henningsen 'PH Artichoke' Chandelier for Louis Poulsen in White
Located in Glendale, CA
Extra large Poul Henningsen 'PH Artichoke' chandelier for Louis Poulsen in White. The PH Artichoke pendant light was designed in 1958 by Poul Henningsen for the Langelinie Pavillonen restaurant in Copenhagen, where it still hangs today. This iconic lamp has a world-famous unique sculptural aesthetic, and is viewed internationally as an iconic design. The fixture displays...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Aluminum, Steel

Customizable Pendant Lamp TRN C1, Brass Rod, Cobalt Blue & Ochre
Located in Paris, FR
TRN C1 Pendant lamp / ceiling lamp / chandelier Designer: Pani Jurek Dimensions: H. 27.5 x 35 x 5 cm Model shown: Cobalt blue & ochre Bulb (not included): E27/E26, compatible with...
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21st Century and Contemporary Polish Organic Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Pair Art Deco Nickel Plated Pendant Lights Brass + White Glass Shades
Located in New York, NY
Early 20th century pendant lights done in an Art Deco style. Each fixture is nickel plated. White beveled glass completes this iconic look. Each light has three standard household E-...
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

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Nickel

Modernist Brass and White Glass Chandelier
Located in Atlanta, GA
Modernist Brass and White Glass Chandelier, probably Italian, circa 1950's.The shades give off a warm glow when lit. The chandelier measures an impressive 32" diameter x 28" height f...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass, Metal

21st Century Chandelier 5 Arms, Rigadin Aquamarine Murano Glass by Multiforme
Located in Trebaseleghe, IT
Bellepoque chandelier 5 lights, aquamarine color Murano glass upward lights by Multiforme. Bellepoque 364 from the Timeless collection is a chandelier that evokes the atmosphere of t...
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2010s Italian Other Chandeliers and Pendants

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Blown Glass

White and Grey Moaré LM Pendant Lamp by Antoni Arola
Located in Geneve, CH
White and grey Moaré LM pendant lamp by Antoni Arola Dimensions: D 62 x H 60 cm Materials: Metal, polyester. Available in other colors and sizes. Moaré’s multiple combinations of fo...
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2010s Spanish Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Italian Mouth Blown Cobalt Blue Murano Drops Crystal Swags Chandelier, C 1920
Located in Modena (MO), Modena (Mo)
Housing 6 lights, sitting in crystal bobeches, dripping with vintage cobalt Murano glass tiny drops. This chandelier will be rewired with certified...
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1920s Italian Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal

White Arne Domus Pendant Lamp by Santa & Cole
Located in Geneve, CH
White Arne Domus pendant lamp by Santa & Cole Dimensions: D 31 x H 440 cm Materials: Metal, aluminum. Available in other colors. This elegant spotlight works both indoors and o...
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2010s Spanish Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal, Aluminum

New Wave Optic Pendant Light Pink
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Light single schoolhouse pendant. Pendant in mouth blown and hand painted glass with silver edge. Gold base, black fabric electrical cord. Danish design from design by Us Light bul...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

White Danish Minimalist Ceiling Lamp by Lyskær, 1970s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Large tiered pendant/hanging light in white powder-coated steel. Interior shading with red reflector that creates cosy and warm light. Designed and manufactured by Lyskær in Denmark during the late 1970s in a style reminiscent of Louis Poulsen's PH4 and PH5 line. The pendant comes with a white acrylic...
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1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Steel

ZÉ Pendant with Conical Glass Shade and Brass Body
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Measures: W 14in (35.5 cm) x D 14in (35.5 cm) x H 36in (91.5 cm) Canopy: Dia 6in (15.25 cm) The pendant is inspired by the geometric elements of Art Dec...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Koch #1 Pendant Light Black, Limited Edition 1/330 Swiss Design
Located in HAELEN, LI
This object is a limited edition (1/330) Swiss Design Pendant lamp from the first Koch series - inspired by ice crystal geometry - with certificate and International Lifetime Warranty. This high-quality lighting object is a real eye-catcher, even when switched off. The particularly elegant design is a wonderful addition to any interior and creates a stunning effect. The design of this lamp creates a beautiful effect that brings the atmosphere of any space to life. The interplay between light and shadow transforms the object when switched on. The solid lighting object is made of an environmentally friendly and ecologically harmless biopolymer. A strong but durable and responsible material with a superior finish. The material is medium-hard and at the same time slightly flexible. This lamp has a very high optical quality and will never go out of fashion. A responsible addition to any interior, designed for any space. The brand new object comes with a black ceiling fixture...
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21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Chandeliers and Pendants

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Organic Material

Contemporary Rail Glass 'Probe' by AGO, Black Pendant Lamp
Located in Paris, FR
Probe Rail Glass by AGO Lighting x BIg-Game Aluminum, Opal Matt Glass Dimensions H. 16 cm x W. 62 cm UL Listed LED G9 (not included) Wattage : Max. 20 W Voltage : 220-240 V 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. PROBE is a contemporary lighting that serves an honest and essential function with an instinctive and refined geometric shape. PROBE comes with various types of lamp; A spot lamp, ambient lamp...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Organic Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Aluminum

Modern Murano Glass and Brass Suspension 18 Light Chandelier
Located in Dallas, TX
Spectacular modern murano glass and brass suspension 18 light chandelier. Creates a beautiful upscale decorative look. A true work of art!!
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Poul Henningsen PH5 Mini Pendant for Louis Poulsen in All White
Located in Glendale, CA
Poul Henningsen PH5 mini pendants for Louis Poulsen in all white. Poul Henningsen originally introduced the full-sized PH 5 pendant light in ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Aluminum

Large Art Deco White Milk Chandelier, Pendant or Lantern in Dome Shape
Located in Plainview, NY
Large Art Deco while milk chandelier, pendant or lantern in dome shape A stunning Art Deco style dome form milk glass white chandelier or lantern. Having individual hand cut panes a...
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1990s Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

'Repose 175' Pendant Lamp by GamFratesi for Lyfa, Black Finish
Located in Paris, FR
PENDANT LAMP REPOSE / 175 BY LYFA Pendant lamp signed by GamFratesi for LYFA Measures: D.175 mm H.118 mm Opal glass / Black steel or Brass Textile wire (black or white) 300...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Glass, Opaline Glass

1970's Four Light Italian Pendant
Located in Paris, FR
A chic Italian vintage pendant composed of four lights from the late 20th century. The beautiful organic-shaped opaline glass shades are highlighted by classic polished brass drops. ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

21st Century, Lanter in green porcelain and golden Bronze
Located in Calenzano, FI
Lantern in green porcelain with pure gold decorations and gold patinated bronze. The pendants are in clear crystal and amber crystal. Each object is handcrafted and the care for eve...
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2010s Italian Louis XVI Chandeliers and Pendants

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Bronze

Large ‘Rituals Xl’ Blown Opaline Glass Suspension Lamp in White for Foscarini
Located in Glendale, CA
Large ‘Rituals XL’ blown opaline glass suspension lamp in white for Foscarini. Designed by Ludovica + Roberto Palomba and produced by Foscarini, the Italian lighting firm founded in Venice on the legendary island of Murano, where generations of master glass blowers have skillfully used their unmatched imagination and skill to create the most innovative works of light into the modern era. The ‘Rituals XL’ is fabricated using many of the same artisanal glass blowing techniques perfected over centuries, with thoughtful attention to detail, use of high quality materials and incomparable rigor and passion. Incised with surface engravings that recall the bamboo ribbed washi paper of a Japanese light...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Opaline Glass

Small White Ceramic Pendant Light, Natural Brass, Ajedrez Atzompa Collection
Located in New York, NY
Our Atzompa Collection is created in the Oaxacan town of Santa María Atzompa, where the pottery-making tradition has roots tracing back to ancient Z...
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21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Ceramic

Mid-Century Modern Ceiling Lamp, 1950s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Ceiling light with conical shade, made of green aluminum, the stem and the rest of the details are made of brass. The shade has several perforations that reflect the light on the cei...
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1950s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Aluminum, Brass

Compas Large Pendant in Perforated Satin Brass and Opal White Glass
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Compas collection is shaped out of a single sheet of brass fastened to a simple spine. Nestled inside is a pearl of hand blown sandblasted glass. W 27 1/2in (70cm) x D 27 1/2in ...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Achille & Pier Castiglioni 'Sputnik' Brass Chandelier in Ivory for Stilnovo
Located in Glendale, CA
Achille & Pier Castiglioni 'Sputnik' brass chandelier in ivory for Stilnovo Founded in 1946 in Milan, Stilnovo was one of the most innovative lighting companies in Italy during the ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass, Steel

Cross Kick Low by Volker Haug
Located in Geneve, CH
Cross kick low by Volker Haug. Dimensions: W 133 x D 133 x H 92. Materials: Brass. Lamp: Opal G95 LED (E26/E27 110 - 240V) Suspension: (as specified, minimum 620 mm) 12V version available (110V - 240V driver) Volker Haug Studio is an international lighting design practice based in Melbourne, Australia. The multidisciplinary design and production teams work...
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2010s Australian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Fringe Small Pendant, by Hans Agne Jakobsson from Warm Nordic
Located in Viby J, DK
An iconic pendant lamp with sophisticated fringes, created in 1960 by the acclaimed Swedish lighting genius, Hans-Agne Jakobsson, and now finally available for all those design lover...
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Modern 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

Franco Albini & Franca Helg 'Model 2050' Suspension Lamp in Pearl for Astep
Located in Glendale, CA
Franco Albini & Franca Helg 'Model 2050' suspension lamp in Pearl for Astep. Originally designed in 1963 by Franco Albini and Franca Helg, the re-edition of this iconic pendant is e...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Steel

Set of Six Space Age White Metal Dutch"Raak" Pendant Lamps
By RAAK
Located in Antwerp, BE
A set of six elegant modern metal hanging lamps painted white designed by Raak the best known for their organic modern design of the 1960s and 19...
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1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Vintage Vilhelm Lauritzen for Louis Poulsen Opaline Bell Pendent Chandeliers
Located in Søborg, DK
Vintage Danish Vilhelm Lauritzen for Louis Poulsen opaline bell shaped hand blown glass pendant chandeliers. In original condition ...
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Blown Glass

Virgo Pendant Constellation
Located in Porirua, WGN
An ambient light fixture available in each of the twelve Zodiac configurations. An embodiment of the wonders and magic of the night sky. Aries, (Latin: “Ram”) in astronomy, zodiacal constellation in the northern sky lying between Pisces and Taurus, at about 3 hours right ascension and 20° north declination. Aries 60" x 14" $2,610 Taurus 60" x 29" $5,040 Gemini 60" x 44" $4,740 Cancer 60" x 48" $4,490 Leo 60" x 27" $4,420 Virgo 60" x 30" $4,880 Libra 60" x 38" $3,020 Scorpius 60" x 19" $6,880 Sagittarius 60" x 54" $7,580 Capricornus 60" x 42" $5,560 Aquarius 60" x 31" $6,870 Pisces 60" x 38" $7,160 "The Constellation Light System brings together each of the 12 zodiac constellations. Arranged in a finished brass that connects points of ambient light, this system recaptures what I felt looking up at the sky in Waimarama Beach. The end result is an alluring, elegant fixture, in a class of its own." Is the Constellation Pendant...
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2010s New Zealand Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Bauhaus Grey Enamel Industrial Pendant Lamp with Glass Cover, 1950s
Located in Kojetice, CZ
Vintage Industrial light in Bauhaus style made in former Czechoslovakia during the 1950s.It features a light grey ( light blue ) enamel body with white enamel interior, a cast iron t...
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Mid-20th Century Czech Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

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Enamel, Iron

ARC Asymmetric Modern Pendant Light in White and Brushed Brass
Located in London, GB
The white & brushed brass ARC pendant light can be used in many different configurations to stunning effect. Hang singles or in rows to create individual p...
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2010s British Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Cintola Maxi Pendant in Satin Gold with 18 Handblown Frosted Glass Globes
Located in London, GB
Deco inspired and hand-finished, the Cintola Maxi is a stand-out feature luminaire. Just like the Cintola Pendant, the Maxi Pendant comes in three differe...
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21st Century and Contemporary British Chandeliers and Pendants

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Aluminum

Glass Pendant Mid-Century / After Fontana Arte
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Custom made pendent cut with 3/4" glass panels . All satin brass frame work. Has a single socket for an Edison bulb. Showroom sample never sold. Total drop is at 42". There are two a...
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1990s American Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

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Glass

Industrial White Porcelain Pendant Light with Milk Glass, 1970s
Located in Kojetice, CZ
Vintage industrial light made in former Soviet Union during the 1970s.It features a white porcelain top and a milk glass cover. The socket requires E27 light bulbs. New wire. The wei...
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1970s Russian Industrial Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Porcelain, Milk Glass

Benedict Linear Chandelier in Prussian Blue and Blackened Brass
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Three 9 inch Benedict™ light assemblies form a linear array held together with finely detailed joinery. Available in any height, this chandelier is an inviting centerpiece for any kitchen island...
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2010s American Other Chandeliers and Pendants

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Opal, Brass

Cocoon Polymer "M" Pendant Lamp by Aqua Creations
Located in linden, NJ
Made with the home in mind, each member of the TOTEM Family is available as a hanging pendant, wall light or floor lamp version, both with a powerful, energy-efficient LED base.
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21st Century and Contemporary Israeli Organic Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Steel

20th Century Czech Brass Chandelier
Located in High Point, NC
Bright and elegant, this vintage chandelier combines a baroque silhouette with the simplicity of Czech Mid Century design. Made in Czechia in ...
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20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Contemporary Linear Thia Duo Light in Black Poppy by Studio Dunn
Located in Rumford, RI
This articulating light fixture works perfectly in small spaces. The modern, linear pendant has bold, elegant lines and dramatic negative space. Han...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal, Brass, Steel

Workstead Bole Sconce in White Enamel
Located in Hudson, NY
Bole positions a rotund form beneath a fabric shade, presenting a grounded yet buoyant composition for the wall. Available in White or Black Enamel, each version provides the perfect...
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2010s American American Classical Chandeliers and Pendants

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Enamel

Podgy Honeycomb Diffused Aluminum Dimmable Pendant Lamp
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Inspired by a photographer’s use of light equipment, PODGY strives to create an accurate illumination that serves the needs of everyday life. By combining several classic elements fr...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Aluminum

Vintage Italian Blue Diablo Pendant Ceiling Lamp with Brass Disc, 1970s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Diablo - hourglass shaped hanging light with center brass disc. The bottom shade in made from blue enameled aluminium and the top from piercet steel. Anonymous Italian maker/design -...
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1970s Italian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Aluminum, Brass, Steel

Vistosi Lacrima Pendant Light P in White Glossy and Satin Nickel by Paolo Crepax
Located in Mogliano Veneto, Treviso
Available in two sizes, thanks to its long teardrop shape, Lacrima is the ideal solution for staircases or high ceilings. Specifications: Material: Glass Light source: E26 UL N...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Glass

Etoile Pendant, Three Stem Polished Brass & Handblown Sandblasted Glass Globes
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The graceful etoile collection is composed of curved limbs providing a soft glow from the sand blasted, handblown glass shades. The drop and stems are finished in both polished or sa...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Chandeliers and Pendants

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Aluminum

Ceramic Pendant Lamp 'TRN F2' by Pani Jurek, Brass Rod, Blue
Located in Paris, FR
TRN F2 Pendant lamp / ceiling lamp / chandelier. Designer: Pani Jurek. Dimensions: H 82.5 x 55 x 5 cm. Bulb (not included): E27/E26, compatible with US electri...
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21st Century and Contemporary Polish Organic Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Industrial Grey Enamel Factory Lamp with Cast Iron Top, 1960s
Located in Kojetice, CZ
Industrial grey enamel pendant light made by Zaos in Poland during the 1960s. White enamel inside the shade. Cast iron top. The porcelain socket requires E 27/ E 26 light bulbs. New ...
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Mid-20th Century Polish Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

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Enamel, Iron

Zero LED Medium Fisherman Pendant by Mattias Ståhlbom
By ZERO Lighting, Mattias Ståhlbom
Located in Yonkers, NY
The handmade fisherman-cord nets that hold the round UV-stable polythene globes bring with the Fisherman pendant, designed by Mattias Ståhlbom, the fe...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Glass

Mid-Century Chandelier / Lidokov, 1960's
Located in Praha, CZ
Made in Czechoslovakia Made of glass, chrome, brass 3x60W, E27 or E26 bulb With aged patina Re-polished Good Original condition US wiring compatible.
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1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass, Chrome

Striped Pendant by Salviati
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian vintage pendant with frosted white Murano glass and blue stripes / Designed by Salviati circa 1960’s / Made in Italy 3 lights / Measur...
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1960s Italian Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Murano Glass

Mid-Century Glass Pendant Attributed to Azucena
Located in Piacenza, Italy
Glass and brass mid-century pendant. Very elegant elliptical hand blown glass with brass details.
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Nuvola Bold, Set of Three Pendants, Stardust White Blown Glass, Leather, Brass
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Nuvola Contemporary Pendant light floats in space like a jewel hanging from the ceiling, hooked at the end of a leather cord that has been h...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Minimalist Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

US Version Louis Poulsen, Pendant 7 Light by Vilhelm Lauritzen
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
US VERSION Louis Poulsen, pendant 7 light by Vilhelm Lauritzen Measures: Width 893 x height 233 x length 893(mm), 10.8 kg   7 Shades. Material: Shades: Mouth-blown, 3-layered, pol...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Ceramic Pendant Lamp 'TRN D1' by Pani Jurek, Brass Rod, Blue and Black
Located in Paris, FR
TRN D1 Pendant lamp / ceiling lamp / chandelier Designer: Pani Jurek Dimensions: H 37.5 x 35 x 5 cm Model shown: Light blue, medium blue & black Bulb (not included): E27/E26, com...
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21st Century and Contemporary Polish Organic Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Libra Pendant Constellation
Located in Porirua, WGN
An ambient light fixture available in each of the twelve Zodiac configurations. An embodiment of the wonders and magic of the night sky. Aries, (Latin: “Ram”) in astronomy, zodiacal constellation in the northern sky lying between Pisces and Taurus, at about 3 hours right ascension and 20° north declination. Aries 60" x 14" $2,610 Taurus 60" x 29" $5,040 Gemini 60" x 44" $4,740 Cancer 60" x 48" $4,490 Leo 60" x 27" $4,420 Virgo 60" x 30" $4,880 Libra 60" x 38" $3,020 Scorpius 60" x 19" $6,880 Sagittarius 60" x 54" $7,580 Capricornus 60" x 42" $5,560 Aquarius 60" x 31" $6,870 Pisces 60" x 38" $7,160 "The Constellation Light System brings together each of the 12 zodiac constellations. Arranged in a finished brass that connects points of ambient light, this system recaptures what I felt looking up at the sky in Waimarama Beach. The end result is an alluring, elegant fixture, in a class of its own." Is the Constellation Pendant...
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2010s New Zealand Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

21st Century Chandelier 8Lights White Murano Glass, Golden Details by Multiforme
Located in Trebaseleghe, IT
Serenade chandelier 8 lights white Murano glass, golden details ivory cotton lampshades by Multiforme Serenade collection is inspired by a contemporary and international design, simp...
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2010s Italian Other Chandeliers and Pendants

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Blown Glass

Mission Pendant Light by on.Entropy, in Seamless White Marble and Satin Bronze
Located in Athens, GR
In Mission pendant light, on.entropy mines the contemporary design potential of a classical material. Missions consists of a seamless volume o...
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2010s Greek Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Marble

Murano Glass Globe and Brass Sputnik Chandelier
Located in Austin, TX
Italian vintage Murano glass and brass Sputnik chandelier in the style of Stilnovo. Fifteen glass globes and fifteen brass balls extend on brass stems from the central brass fixture....
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern 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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