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Two-tone chandelier by Zero Quattro orange and transparent murano glass Italy
Located in BARCELONA, ES
Superb and rare zero quattro chandelier designated and produced in the 70s in murano, italy. Golden structure and orange curved crystals spread over 3 levels in perfect condition. Ra...
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1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal

Pair of Brass and Glass Light Fixtures in the Style of Jakobsson, 1960s
Located in Rijssen, NL
This stunning pair of large brass light fixtures with smoked glass bowls and gold-plated fittings was produced in the 1970s in the style of H...
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal, Brass

Ovaloid by Ango, Rattan Ceiling Light for 21st Century Lighting Design
By Ango
Located in Bangkok, TH
Rattan pendant light by Ango that explores the magic of natural materials combined with LED lamp technology, the design takes on the form of an extended eclipse. When used in such a ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Rattan

Orange Murano Glass "Eclipse" Pendant by Nason for Mazzega, Italy 1960s
Located in Roma, IT
Gorgeous Mid-century "Eclisse" pendant lamp in vibrant orange and white opaline Murano glass. This iconic lamp was designed by Carlo Nason fo...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Artistic Chandelier 5 Arms Clear-amber Murano Glass by Multiforme
Located in Trebaseleghe, IT
Capriccio chandelier, 5 lights, in clear artistic glass, with curly ornamental elements and amber details by Multiforme. Inspired by the Classic Venetian tradition it is characterise...
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2010s Italian Other Chandeliers and Pendants

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Blown Glass

Paradise Pendant Light by Ango, 21st Century Silk Cocoon Handcrafted Lighting
By Ango
Located in Bangkok, TH
For Paradise pendant lighting design, the miracle of each silk cocoon being formed by its creator is taken and exploited to the full by illuminating it from within with two light sou...
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Organic Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Silk

Two-tone chandelier by Zero Quattro 3 levels orange and transparent murano glass
Located in BARCELONA, ES
Superb and rare zero quattro chandelier designated and produced in the 70s in murano, italy. Golden structure and orange curved crystals spread over 3 levels in perfect condition. Ra...
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1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal

Bicolor chandeliers waterfall by zero quattro orange & transparent murano glass
Located in BARCELONA, ES
Superb and rare waterfall chandelier designed and produced by zero quattro in the 70s in murano, italy. Golden structure and orange curved crystals spread over 3 levels in perfect co...
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1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal

Petite Murano Pendant Light by Doria, Germany, 1970s
Located in Aachen, NRW
Petite Doria Pendant light with large volcanic Murano glass ball. High-quality materials give a wonderful light effect when it is on. Very good condition. Cleaned, well-wired, and r...
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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Murano Glass

Gorgeous Italian Murano Felci Glass Chandelier, 75 Amber Glasses
Located in Budapest, HU
Beautiful and huge Italian Murano Chandelier composed of 75 splendid amber glasses that give a very elegant look. The glasses of this chandelier are real works of art. Dimensions: 6...
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1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Art Glass, Murano Glass

Large Amber Bubble Glass Pendant by Helena Tynell for Limburg, Germany, 1970s
Located in Aachen, NRW
A large round with light smoke tone bubble glass pendant designed by Helena Tynell for Limburg, manufactured in Germany, circa 1970s Sockets: It needs 1 x E27 standard bulb. Light b...
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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Elegant Palmette Ceiling Light - Three Levels, 104 Clear and Amber Glasses
Located in Budapest, HU
Palmette ceiling light made by 104 Murano clear and amber glasses in a gold metal frame. Murano blown glass in a traditional way. Structure in gold colored metal. Period:1980's Dim...
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1980s Italian Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Art Glass, Murano Glass

Artistic Chandelier 5 arms, Clear Murano Glass Amber Details by Multiforme
Located in Trebaseleghe, IT
The venetian chandelier Accadueo presents an organic design, which is the result of an inspiration taken from the nature. The cups and some details remind the fluid flow of the water...
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2010s Italian Other Chandeliers and Pendants

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Blown Glass

Large empire chandelier with clear and amber crystal
Located in Houston, TX
Large and impressive chandelier with both clear and Amber color crystal. The Top piece is in the shape of a crown. The perimeter of the bowl has a rim of antique bronze Which is deco...
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Early 20th Century French Empire Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal, Bronze

Louis Poulsen PH 5 Pendant Light by Poul Henningsen
Located in New York, NY
Poul Henningsen was born in Copenhagen by the famous Danish actress Agnes Henningsen. He never graduated as an architect, but studied at The Technical School at Frederiksberg, Denmar...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Sonata Chandelier by Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Vienna, AT
Brass frame with 15 arm fitted each with E14 sockets and glass shades. Model T-434/15 Sonata, designed by Hans-Agne Jakobsson for AB Markaryd, Sweden, 1960s. Chandelier is fully res...
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Swedish Ceiling Lamp with Glass cluster and Floral Details, Sweden ca 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
The profoundly influential 20th-century Swedish designers pioneered a style of furniture that was lightweight, floral, and elegant in its simplicity, embodied by this lamp. These des...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Aluminum

Midcentury Copper Pendant Light by Veb Metaldrucker Halle circa 1970s
Located in Gloucester, GB
Midcentury Copper Pendant Light By VEB Metaldrucker Halle Circa 1970s - Layered copper diffusers - Takes E27 fitting bulbs - Black fabric cable - Comes with 100cm of cable - M...
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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Copper

Floating World by Ango, Unique Handcrafted Rattan Pendant Lights
By Ango
Located in Bangkok, TH
Elemental pendant light with the diffuser composed around a large flattened tetrahedron structure, which is then clad with superfine extruded rattan. A large piece requiring 7 day...
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Organic Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Rattan

Murano Ceiling Lamp, 32 Amber and Clear Glass Petals
Located in Gaiarine Frazione Francenigo (TV), IT
Spectacular ceiling lamp with 32 Murano glass petals (clear with amber spot) in golden painted metal frame. Elegant lighting object. Period: late 20t...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Art Glass

Danish Modern Small Pendant Lamps in Brass & White Opaline Glass
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A set of window pendant lights composed of white opaline glass and brass. Manufactured in Denmark circa 1970 in a style reminiscent of Vilhelm Lauritzen. Measurements: H: 16 cm, Diam...
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1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

New Old Stock Mid-Century Metal Pendant Shade Lights (6 available)
Located in London, GB
New old stock pendant lights, Italy, c1970s. Never used so they remain in very good condition. Three in green/teal, three in yellow, although we can have these sprayed any colo...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Palmette Ceiling Light, Three Levels, 104 Clear and Amber Glasses
Located in Gaiarine Frazione Francenigo (TV), IT
Palmette ceiling light made by 104 Murano clear and amber glasses in a gold metal frame. Murano blown glass in a traditional way. Structure in gold colored metal. Period: 1980s Dim...
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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Blown Glass

Midcentury Italian Modern Mazzega Amber and Clear Lava Murano Chandelier, 1960s
Located in Escalona, Toledo
Murano glass chandelier produced by Mazzega in Italy in the 1960s. Chromed steel body with three light sources for E14 bulbs finished at the bottom by a chromed steel ball, in each ...
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20th Century Chandeliers and Pendants

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Steel, Chrome

Orang glass 'Bang' pendant lamp by Jacob E. Bang for Fog & Mørup
Located in Steenwijk, NL
The elegant, droplet shaped pendant lamp, model 'Bang' was designed by Jacob Eiler Bang for Fog & Mørup in Denmark in the 1960's. This lamp is made of orange colored glass with a whi...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Glass, Opaline Glass

Rare & Large Shape Venetian Murano Pendant Light Mouthblown Amber Glass in Frame
Located in Lisse, NL
Large, powder colored and great condition Venetian light fixture. This Midcentury Venetian pendant is not only the largest of it's kind we ever had the pleasure of offering, it also is in exceptional condition. We have completely rewired it for safe and immediate usage in the US as well and we also have cleaned all the mouth blown glass both inside and out. The truly thick and amber colored glass is perfectly and symmetrically blown into the hand-knotted metal frame and the result is an absolute joy to look at. The amber color, is not transparent. This, what we call, rustic style pendant is hand-crafted in the exact same way and it has the same design as others, but in the proces something was done to the glass which has created a non-transparent, almost sugar coated surface. It is truly beautiful and other than with the transparent ones, it does not throw shade patterns on your walls and ceiling. It actually makes this stylish Venetian rarity much 'calmer' and atmospheric. The size and shape of this amazing work of Italian lighting fixture...
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Early 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Iron

1960s Preben Dal Diamond Symphoni Pendant Light for Hans Følsgaard Denmark
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1960s Symphoni Pendant Light designed by Preben Dal (Dahl) for Hans Følsgaard AS Denmark. White and grey lacquered sheet metal, diamond shaped elements forming pentagon layers. ...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Orange Mid-Century Murano glass chandelier - Italy
Located in Dallas, TX
Dark orange Murano glass Mid-Century chandelier, attributed to Mazzega, Italy 1970s. The mid-century modern chandelier has a dark orange, or dark caramel beautiful warm color, and go...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Murano Glass

Austrian Midcentury Blown Glass Tulipan Chandelier by J.T. Kalmar
Located in Vienna, AT
This Fantastic Austrian Mid-Century Modern Kalmar Tulipan chandelier or Pendant Lamp has been designed by J.T. Kalmar for Kalmar Vienna in the 1960s and consists of numerous blown tu...
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1960s Austrian Space Age Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Mid Century Round Venini Style Chandelier in Blue, Amber and White Poliedri
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
This beautiful chandelier or flush mount features 193 pieces of Murano glass poliedri pieces. Each piece of glass has been made individually by hand in Murano and shows abstract diam...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Murano Glass

Vintage Glass Flush Mount by Aloys Ferdinand Gangkofner for Peill & Putzler, 1
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Ceiling lamp by Aloys Ferdinand Gangkofner for Peill & Putzler. Germany Düren 1960s. Exterior: Light glass with frosted decor Interior: Opal overlay The design is by Aloys Gangkofn...
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1950s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Glass, Opaline Glass

1970s Mazzega Murano hand-blown glass and chrome one-light pendant lamp.
Located in Caprino Veronese, VR
Beautiful 1970s Italian one-light pendant lamp in chrome and hand-blown Murano art glass in the style of Mazzega. The hand-blown glass shade, shaped with great skill, is clear and or...
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1970s Italian Space Age Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Gorgeous Italian Murano Felci Glass Chandeliers, 75 Amber Glasses
Located in Budapest, HU
Beautiful and huge Italian Murano Chandeliers each composed by 75 splendid amber glasses that give a very elegant look. The glasses of this chandelier are real works of art. Dimensi...
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1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Art Glass, Murano Glass

Copper Roulet Pendant by Jo Hammerborg for Fog & Mørup, 1960s
Located in Rotterdam, NL
Copper Roulet pendant designed by Jo Hammerborg in 1963 and produced by Fog & Mørup in Denmark. The lamp consists of four rings encompassing each other. Roulet was only produced i...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Copper

Huge Italian Murano Glass Spiral Chandeliers, 83 Amber Glass Petals
Located in Budapest, HU
Beautiful and huge Italian Murano Chandeliers each composed by 83 splendid glass petals (amber with white spot) that give a very elegant look. The glasses of this chandelier are real...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Art Glass, Murano Glass

Modern Pendant, Brass , Onyx Marble Spot Led
Located in Roeselare, BE
Pendant made of blackened brass profiles with onyx marble sheets which are translucent, filled with leds and below a hole with a MR16 spot light led. Power supply on distance. Overal...
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21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Onyx, Brass

Murano Handcrafted Colored Glass Wrought Iron Pendant or Lantern, Venice, Italy
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
Murano hand blown colored glass in wrought iron frame pendant, orange, yellow and green colors with great lighting effect, Venice, Italy, 1930s. This pendant is for indoor and outdoo...
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1930s Italian Art Deco Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal, Wrought Iron

Elegant Palmette Ceiling Light - Three Levels, 104 Clear and Amber Glasses
Located in Budapest, HU
Palmette ceiling light made by 104 Murano clear and amber glasses in a gold metal frame. Murano blown glass in a traditional way. Structure in gold colored metal. Period:1980's Dimen...
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1980s Italian Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Art Glass, Murano Glass

Rare Mid-Century Modern Fiberglass Pendant Lamp or Hanging Light Germany 1970s
Located in Munich, DE
Extremely rare and elegant Mid-Century Modern pendant lamp or hanging light. Designed & manufactured in Germany, 1970s. Executed in yellow colored fiberglass, the pendant lamp needs...
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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Fiberglass

Elegant Vintage Italian Murano Chandelier, 24 Clear and Amber
Located in Budapest, HU
Vintage Italian Murano chandelier in Vistosi style. The chandelier has 24 glasses in a nickel metal frame. The originality of this chandelier is given by the glass, wonderful works o...
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1980s Italian Industrial Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Pair of Orignal Chrome and Orange "Milieu" Ceiling Lights by Jo Hammerborg
Located in London, GB
A pair of orignal chrome and orange plated steel "Milieu" ceiling lights, by Jo Hammerborg for famous Danish lighting company, Fog and Morup. Rewired wit...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Steel

Lantern Sailor Style Brass Chandeliers and Pendants Sailor Style Black and Gold
Located in Mombuey, Zamora
Mid-century Italian brass chandelier. Sailor style brass lamp Ceiling lamp or sailor style black and gold lantern made with brass and glass. This lamp in...
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Late 20th Century Italian Other Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Contemporary Pendant Lamp 'U' in Terracotta, Orange
Located in Paris, FR
Pendant lamp 'U' by Nongzao x Bentu Design. Material: Terracotta Color: Earthy orange Measures: 18.5 cm high, 11.5 cm diameter Wire: 3 meters (blac...
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

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Terracotta

Vintage Italian Pendant with Clear & Amber Murano Glass by Mazzega
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Italian pendant with clear and amber Murano glass and chrome frame by Mazzega. Made in Italy, c. 1970's. Dimensions (from the canopy) ...
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1970s Italian Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Chrome

Stilnovo Brass and Glass Chandelier, Italy, 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
This characteristic Stilnovo chandelier is the definition of an eye-catching design. Decorative lighting is basically the fourth layer of illumination, the jewellery of the room. This lamp contains the impact of accent lighting with a one-of-a-kind structure. A well-chosen lighting piece can change the overall look of a room and how it feels to be in that room. Historically, chandeliers would hang in the foyer or dining room, however, nowadays, a chandelier is often placed in smaller rooms or even a bathroom to set the aesthetic impression of the space. This mid-century chandelier has an innovative look that is established by the unique geometry of the arms, the conical cluster, and the peculiar shape of the glass shades. This model’s design revolves around its ten opaline glass shades arranged uniquely on curved brass arms. The arms are in pairs, with five connecting points to the cluster. They are bent to cross each other at different heights with a strong curvature. Yet, the resulting structure isn’t chaotic, instead it is interesting and airy, highlighting the shape of the glass shades. The pressed spheres have slim “necks” letting through the light directly. The combination of brass and glass was especially characteristic of the mid-century era as the brass shines beautifully when the light is on. The black lacquered conical cluster is a clever addition as it serves as a focal point. To leave the focus on the body the canopy and the tubing are quite understated. As a result, the design is well-balanced. Stilnovo was the forerunner of innovative Italian lighting design, earning their models much recognition and often a place in museums. This unique chandelier leaves...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal, Brass

Rattan Hanging, France, 1960
Located in BARCELONA, ES
Very beautiful and large rattan suspension designated and produced in france in the 1960s. A classic design that will perfectly illuminate your interior. Electricity verified, ...
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1960s French Hollywood Regency Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Rattan

Mars Sistema Solare Chandelier, Piattelli Design, Red Onyx and Brass, 8-shade
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
Luxury chandelier, made from thinly-cut pieces of exquisite red-veined translucent onyx. Ideal to be hung over a table, with versatile configurations. This chandelier is truly spectacular, and uses onyx with dramatic red veining. While the red onyx gives a beautiful, sculptural look to the chandelier, it does reduce light output a little, so most of the light comes from the upper hole. This makes it ideal for ambient light or as a sculptural piece. This unique version is made with patina brass. Ivory onyx comes from Middle Eastern quarries and has a unique veining. This translucent stone is carefully worked in Italy, and was chosen because of its combination of interesting patterns, high translucency, and the way it makes the light output look warmer. Our onyx supplier has worked in many high-end architectural projects, and these same materials have been used at the Armani hotel in Milan. When he was shown the chandelier designs, he rose to the challenge and adapted his tooling to make us perfect round discs. He worked hard to find exactly the right thickness that would keep the depth of the texture. It could not be too thick, otherwise it would lose transparency. And too thin, it would look like it was printed. The result is stunning. The combination of carefully-worked translucent stone and brass works perfectly, and the use of the ingenious Orbitale structure allows the geometry of the chandelier to be played with, and it can be configured in several ways. There is nothing else like this on the market. The technical data are the same of the equivalent Sistema chandelier with the same number of shades. The Sistema collection uses a clever rotating stem structure and features a shallow drum-shaped shade at the end of each arm. The chandelier arms are designed with two lengths so that each can be staggered at different angles. They work well in any space and suit both regular and low-ceilinged rooms wonderfully. The 8-shade version is ideal to be hung over a long rectangular table. Please see the drawing to get an idea of sizes for the different chandeliers. On the upper side of each disc there is a smaller opening to provide ambient light. Top-quality LEDs with over 80 CRI, meaning that the lighting does not alter the color of food and people. The LEDs are on a 24V direct current feed, so there is no flickering. The arms can be rotated 180 degrees to configure various combinations. As well as two rows of evenly-spaced lights over a dining table, a regular 8-shade star or 4-shade star (see photos) are possible, as well as creative sculptural shapes. The arms can be rotated even when the chandelier is lit. The shades can also be rotated on the arm axis to meet any lighting needs in a living room (paintings, bookshelves etc.). This listing shows the smallest drop. A change of drop is complimentary. Silvio Piattelli copyright and design. Specifications (Note: The Sistema chandelier has glass shades, while Sistema Solare...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Onyx, Brass

French 19th Century Louis XIV St. Ormolu Chandelier
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An impressive French 19th century Louis XIV st. ormolu chandelier. The eight arm chandelier is centered by a striking bottom acorn finial below lovely foliate designs, a superb reede...
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19th Century French Louis XIV Antique Chandeliers and Pendants

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Ormolu

Iconic Vintage Ph5 Chandelier for Louis Poulsen of Dk with Abstract Art Work
Located in Søborg, DK
Iconic Vintage PH5 chandelier by Poul Henningsen for Louis Poulsen of Denmark from the 1990s with abstract art work by G61. Entitled “ Migration” The a...
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1990s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Aluminum

Vintage Murano Vistosi Chandelier
Located in Austin, TX
Italian chandelier from the iconic Vistosi Studio on the Island of Murano. This piece features multiple strands of Murano tangerine and white rings hanging from a solid polished bras...
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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Murano 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

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Glass

Vintage Pendant Lamp
Located in Brescia, IT
Original Scandinavian 1960s lamp with orange shade. A modern antique piece with a simple design that is still relevant today. The color and choice of material hark back to mid-cen...
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1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Vistosi Chandelier Murano Glass Metal 1955 Italy
Located in Milano, IT
Vistosi Chandelier
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Late 20th Century Italian Other Chandeliers and Pendants

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Murano Glass

VeniceM Numa Pendant Light in Brass and Glass by Massimo Tonetto
Located in Mogliano Veneto, TV
Suspended lamp with diffused light. Dark burnished brass structure. Crystal, amber or smoke grey Murano blown glass trihedrons. Specifications: Function: Suspension Location: Inte...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

'Curtain Border' Chandelier, Stamped Tiffany Studios, Christie's NY Provenance
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Tiffany Studios A 'Curtain Border' leaded glass and bronze chandelier, circa 1910 Measures: 24 in. (61 cm.) diameter stamped Tiffany Studios Proven...
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1910s Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Glass

Italian 19th Century Louis XV St. Gilt Metal Chandelier
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A striking Italian 19th century Louis XV st. gilt metal chandelier. The chandelier is centered by an elegant and unique reserve of three floral plates leading to the beautifully shap...
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19th Century Italian Louis XV Antique Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Midcentury Italian Brass and Glass Chandelier by Sciolari
Located in Vilnius, LT
Italian mid-century polished gilt brass chandelier with clear glass elements in the holders. This chandelier includes 12 pieces. E14 bulbs. Its is in a very good original vintage c...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

AR65 Abraham & Rol Floor Light, Ceiling Light, Bamboo/Rattan. AVAILABLE NOW
Located in London, GB
Presented by Abraham & Rol on their booth at the 1965 Salon des artistes décorateurs, this astonishing rattan lamp combines the vernacular rusticity of a traditional lantern...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Chandeliers and Pendants

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Rattan

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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