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Chandeliers and Pendants For Sale
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Flos Smithfield C LED 2700 K Sconce Lamp by Jasper Morrison
By Jasper Morrison, Flos
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
Spectacular and Large Brass Sputnik Chandelier
Located in London, GB
Large and impressive sputnik chandelier with 35 lights.
Fantastic quality large sputnik chandelier by Fedel Papagini.
Fully working. Re wired for US and Europe.
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1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Elegant Large Three-Tier Murano Glass Tube Chandeliers, Pink Alabaster
By Mazzega
Located in Budapest, HU
Italian vintage chandeliers in Murano glass and nickel-plated metal structure. The armor polished nickel supports 48 large glass tubes in a star shape. The alabaster technique create...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Vintage White Porcelain Pendant Light with Frosted Glass, 1970s
Located in Kojetice, CZ
Vintage industrial light made in Poland during the 1970s. It features a white porcelain top and a frosted glass cover. The socket requires E27/ E26 light bulbs. New wire. The weight ...
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1970s Polish Industrial Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Porcelain, 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
Cocoon Polymer "Te" Pendant Lamp by Aqua Creations
Located in linden, NJ
A pendant light made of laser-cut lampshade sprayed with webbed polymer. Each polymer shade is a different size (To, Te, M) and can be mounted easily, one on top of the other, in var...
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21st Century and Contemporary Israeli Organic Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Cut Steel
Verner Panton 'Hive' Pendant Lamp in Yellow Powder Coated Aluminum for Verpan
By Verner Panton, Verpan
Located in Glendale, CA
Verner Panton 'Hive' pendant lamp in yellow powder coated aluminum for Verpan
Verner Panton was one of Denmark's most legendary modern furniture and interior designers. His innovati...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum
Neoclassical White Cast Glass Bowl Light
Located in Canton, MA
Early 20th Century Cast Glass Bowl Light. Translucent white glass with a matte finish, The Glass is from c. 1910, and the fixture has been custom made out o...
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Early 20th Century American Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Documented Jugendstil Adolf Loos Chandelier, Re-Edition
By Adolf Loos, Woka Lamps
Located in Vienna, AT
Adolf Loos has designed this lamp for the Valentin Rosenfeld Apartment in 1912 and for the Taylor-store Erich Mandl 1916
Lit: Rukschcio/Schachel, Adolf Loos, Leben und Werk, p 497,5...
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2010s Austrian Jugendstil Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Contemporary Art Deco Table Lamp Play II in Yellow Sun by UTU
Located in Lisbon, PT
Utu Soulful Lighting, unveils the newest addition to its lighting collection - Play Lamps. The idea behind the
creation of the Play family was to introduce a sculptural yet fun piec...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
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
Materials
Metal
Beat Tall Pendant Light LED by Tom Dixon
By Tom Dixon
Located in New York, NY
Beat Tall is a medium-sized ceiling light in matte black and features a contrasting warm, golden interior. Made from hand spun brass sculpted by artisan craftsmen in Northern India, the creation of this Beat light...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Stunning Vintage Murano Glass Tiered Chandelier, 78 Alabaster Pink Glasses
By Venini
Located in Budapest, HU
Italian vintage chandelier in Murano glass and nickel plated metal structure on 4 levels. The armor polished nickel supports 78 large alabaster pink glass tubes in a star shape.
Per...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Elegant Glass Tube Chandeliers, 30 Albaster White Glasses
By Venini
Located in Budapest, HU
Italian vintage glass chandeliers with albaster white glass tubes. The armor polished nickel supports 36 large glass tubes in a star shape. The alabaster technique created in Venetia...
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1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Art Glass, Murano Glass
Astra Chandelier Small
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Astra is close to the ceiling and far from ordinary.
Opal shiny glass globes suspend from the arms of vintage brass
The arms extend evenly from a central focal point, casting beaut...
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Established & Sons S1 Beehive Filigrana Pendant Light by Sebastian Wrong
Located in London, GB
Harnessing a technique that dates back to the 16th century, the technique is an art form passed from generation to generation. The range of suspension lights are handmade from Venetian glass and each part of production is performed by hand, nothing is automated. A commercially viable piece for all markets with accessible price points across the entire range. All forms are acid etched to give a rich warm ambient light—the lamp is visually attractive when lit and unlit. Multiple forms and colors can be combined to create a stunning unique installation, the large ellipse Ø450 pendant is a particularly stand-out statement light...
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Steel
Martinelli Luce Bubbles 2033 Large Pendant Light by Emiliana Martinelli
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Hanging lamp diffused light. Transparent methacrylate diffuser in yellow or orange color and white opal. Chromed metal support. For Led bulb. Available i...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Art Deco Inspired Star I Suspension Lamp Powder Coated Black Linen Shade
Located in Lisbon, PT
A game between balance and light. Its shape is unexpected while built with geometric segments but organic as a wholei an elegant Chandelier.
Star I Pendant Lamp makes a statement in ...
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2010s Portuguese Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Adolf Loos Constructuvist Chandelier- Re Edition
By Adolf Loos, Woka Lamps
Located in Vienna, AT
Constructivist chandelier or pendant made in brass and opaline-glasses, pictured in dark Patina. Original sold as Adolf Loos design from: "Rago Arts and Auction Center" Mai 2018, Pro...
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2010s Austrian Art Nouveau Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Kartell Small FL/Y Pendant Light in Yellow by Ferruccio Laviani
Located in Brooklyn, NY
FL/Y pendant light small in yellow. It is a collection of pendant lamps designed by Ferruccio Laviani in 2002.
Dimensions: Shade height: 11 in.; Diameter: 15 in.; Unit weight: 1.0...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Resin
Everley One-Light Pendant Large
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Inspired by a pearl earring that once belonged to Elizabeth Taylor
Everley exudes modern simplicity and a sense of luxury
It's asymmetry and alluring use of negative space charm in...
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21st Century and Contemporary Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Golden Metal & Etched Glass 1960s Pendant Lamp by Oscar Torlasco for Lumi
By Lumi, Oscar Torlasco
Located in Varese, Lombardia
This high quality small pendant light was designed by Oscar Torlasco and produced in Italy by Lumi. It is made with a thin, elegant and worked structure in golden metal and brass. An...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass
Midcentury Yellow Glass Pendant Lamp Yugoslavia, 1970s
Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI
Vintage yellow glass pendant lamp produced in Yugoslavia in the 1970s. The beautiful yellow color creates softness, coziness, and comfort. Therefore, it is suitable for a children's ...
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Mid-20th Century Slovenian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Glass
Mid-Century Pendants in Opaline Glass and Brass
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Pendants, opaline glass, Europe, 1960s.
These atmospheric pendant lamps features each an opaline glass orb. This results in a nice and soft light-tone creating a lively ambience i...
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1960s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
20th, Italian Chandelier Composed of a Light Neon Inserted in White Glass
Located in Buggiano, IT
Italian chandelier composed of a neon light inserted in white glass in the particular shape of a flower with original colouring. The lights is neon type socket and are powered by 220...
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Late 20th Century Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Glass
Brass Three-Armed Ceiling Lamp with Opal Glass Shades, Scandinavia 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
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, now...
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1950s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
20th Century Angelo Lelii Chandelier mod. 12758 for Arredoluce, 50s
Located in Turin, Turin
Designer as well as entrepreneur, Angelo Lelii with his company Arredoluce was able to revolutionize the world of lighting with his choice of high-quality materials and his inexhaust...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Adolf Loos Cafe Museum Jugendstil Chandelier, Re Edtion
By Adolf Loos, Woka Lamps
Located in Vienna, AT
Chandelier first used in 1899 at the Cafe Museum, later for the apartment of Leopold Goldman, the builder of the famous "Looshaus, Goldman & Salatsch" "in Vienna. This chandelier has...
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2010s Austrian Jugendstil Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Sunflower Czech Opaline Pendant Lights Circa 1940s
Located in Gloucester, GB
Sunflower Czech Opaline pendant lights Circa 1940s
- Price is per light (17 available)
- Brass tops
- Elegant shaped opaque glass with sunflower det...
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1940s Czech Art Deco Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Opaline Glass
Perf Pendant Light, Large Matte Black Perforated Tube, Glass Round Orb Shade
Located in Broadmeadows, Victoria
Combining hand blown opal glass with a perforated metal housing, Perf pendant is an elemental and versatile decorative fixture.
Utilizing a low energy LED...
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2010s Australian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Paint, Glass
Variation of the Classical Brioni Chandelier by Adolf Loos, Re-Edition
By Adolf Loos, Woka Lamps
Located in Vienna, AT
A variation of the classical Brioni chandelier by Adolf Loos 1914, re edtion
All components according to the UL regulations, with an additional charge we will UL-list and label our ...
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2010s Austrian Jugendstil Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Poul Henningsen PH 3½-3 Pendant in White for Louis Poulsen
Located in Tilburg, NL
Poul Henningsen PH 3½-3 Pendant in Yellow for Louis Poulsen. Denmark, new production.
The PH 3½-3 pendant is based on Poul Henningsen's original drawings from the late1920s and ea...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Louis Poulsen Minimalist Pendant Lights Toldbod in White Opaline Glass
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A pair of model 220 toldbod pendant lamps developed by the design team at Louis Poulsen in 1982 to the Customs Building (Toldboden) in Copenhagen. This...
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1980s Danish Minimalist Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Chrome
XL 6-Globe Chandelier by Lawson-Fenning
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The XL 6-globe chandelier features six arms that are centered on a brass rod. Three of the globes are angled down with brass shades. The other three have powdercoated shades.
The ...
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass
Vistosi Big Mirage SP Pendant Light White Ambar Murano Glass by Giovanni, 1960
By Vistosi
Located in Madrid, ES
Italian ambar white opaline glassI pendant light by Vistosi.The blown glass gives light its central role.directing it to the environment and emphasizing the brightness.LED lighting s...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Blown Glass
Yellow Crown 1100 by Ango, Hand-Woven Pendant Light in a Timeless Circular Form
By Ango
Located in Bangkok, TH
Yellow Crown 1100 is a handcrafted rattan pendant ring light part of a new generation of lighting by Ango that explores the magic of natural materials combined with LED lamp technolo...
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Organic Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Rattan
Bespoke Modernist Circular Pendant Light in Brushed Brass and Opal Glass, 2018
By GMD Berlin
Located in Berlin, DE
The 'Diskus' modernist pendant light has a pure classical timeless form and is manufactured in brushed brass and opal glass. The light is provided with 6 E27 sockets and disponible o...
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2010s German Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Single Aura Suspension Light by Sabine Marcelis in Rose
Located in London, GB
Harnessing Marcelis’ expertise in color, the suspended cylinder bar of the Aura Light can stand alone or work as part of a grouping. Over
a metre in length, the design is made from a...
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2010s English Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Steel
Trio of Perle 1 Pendant in Aged Brass with Handblown Glass Ball by Larose Guyon
By Larose Guyon
Located in Vercheres, Quebec
Perle 1 is a luxurious high-end lighting fixture that has been coated with warmth and elegance. Inspired by the romantic world of jewelry, the Perle collection...
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21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Poul Henningsen Ph5 Pendant in Monochrome White for Louis Poulsen
Located in Tilburg, NL
Poul Henningsen PH5 Pendant for Louis Poulsen. Denmark. Designed in 1958. New, current production.
Poul Henningsen developed the PH 5 in 1958 in response to constant changes made to the shape and size of incandescent bulbs by bulb manufacturers, naming it after the size of the pendant’s main shade, which is 50 cm in diameter. When the lamp was introduced, he wrote, typically daringly, about how he had lost faith in whether the manufacturers of incandescent light bulbs would ever learn to consider common sense or have the consumer’s best interests at heart: “I have accepted fate, and with Louis Poulsen´s permission I have designed a PH fixture, which can be used with any kind of light source, Christmas lights...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Vintage White Porcelain Pendant Light with Frosted Glass, 1970s
Located in Kojetice, CZ
Vintage industrial light made in Poland during the 1970s. It features a white porcelain top and a frosted glass cover. The socket requires E27/ E26 light bulbs. New wire. The weight ...
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1970s Polish Industrial Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Porcelain, Glass
Miro 1 Hanging Pendant in Matte Black with Handblown Glass Shade
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Miro 1 pendants are made of a brass square stock. Finish options are satin brass or matte black. The Miro glass shades are handblown, sand blasted and o...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Ilmari Tapiovaara 'Maija' Pendant Lamp in Brass and White for Santa & Cole
Located in Glendale, CA
Ilmari Tapiovaara 'Maija' pendant lamp in brass and white for Santa & Cole
Founded in 1985 in Barcelona, Santa & Cole produces iconic pieces by such luminaries as llmari Tapiovaara,...
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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass
JOJO LED Pendant
Located in Renton, WA
With and adjustable height shade inspired by the movement of a Yo-Yo, the JOJO LED Pendant is a traditional shape with modern sensibilities. Lit with an LE...
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2010s Taiwanese Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Steel
Poul Henningsen Set of 3 PH Pendants in White for Louis Poulsen
Located in Tilburg, NL
Poul Henningsen Set of 3 PH 3½-3 pendants in yellow for Louis Poulsen. Denmark, New production.
The PH 3½-3 pendant is based on Poul Henningsen's original drawings from the late 1...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
1960s Mauri Almari Opaline Glass and White Metal 'AE 88' Ceiling Lamp for Itsu
Located in Glendale, CA
1960s Mauri Almari Opaline glass and white metal 'AE 88' ceiling lamp for Itsu. Produced in Finland in the 1960s and in the manner of Paavo Tynell. A rare and elegant ceiling lamp ex...
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1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Crystal Pendant by Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors, Sweden
Located in Vienna, AT
Brass frame with crystal glass shade, fitted with E27 socket, designed in the 1960s by Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors Glassworks Sweden, model 1322.
Total height including canopy is 20 ...
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Cocoon Polymer "To" Pendant Lamp by Aqua Creations
Located in linden, NJ
A pendant light made of laser-cut lampshade sprayed with webbed polymer. Each polymer shade is a different size (To, Te, M) and can be mounted easily, one on top of the other, in var...
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21st Century and Contemporary Israeli Organic Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Cut Steel
Koch #1 Pendant Light White, 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 white ceiling fixture...
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21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Organic Material
Metal Spot Monopunto Yellow Glass Chandelier, Italy, 1980s
Located in Naples, IT
Suspension lamp in satin yellow Murano glass handmade, blown with the techniques of the old Murano glass masters. Marcato Metalspot Monopunto Series 1980.
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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Murano Glass
Poul Henningsen PH5 Mini Pendant in Classic White for Louis Poulsen
Located in Tilburg, NL
Poul Henningsen PH5 mini pendant for Louis Poulsen. Designed 1958, Mini in 2017. New, current production.
Poul Henningsen developed the PH 5 in 1958 in response to constant changes made to the shape and Size of incandescent bulbs by bulb manufacturers, naming it after the Size of the pendant’s main shade, which is 50 cm in diameter. When the lamp was introduced, he wrote, typically daringly, about how he had lost faith that the manufacturers of incandescent light bulbs would ever learn to consider common sense or have the consumer’s best interest at heart: “I have accepted fate, and with Louis Poulsen´s permission I have designed a PH fixture, which can be used with any kind of light source, Christmas lights and 100 W metal filament bulbs. Although a fluorescent tube would be too much to ask in the existing form!” At the time, now one knew that the PH 5 would become synonymous with the PH light...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Poul Henningsen Set of 3 Ph 3½-3 Pendants in Yellow for Louis Poulsen
Located in Tilburg, NL
Poul Henningsen set of 3 PH 3½-3 pendants in yellow for Louis Poulsen. Denmark, New production.
The PH 3½-3 pendant is based on Poul Henningsen's original drawings from the late19...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Ge' Suspension Lamp in Rose by Ferruccio Laviani
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Gè is a suspension lamp attached to the ceiling with a decorated rosette suggestive of antique Venetian chandeliers. It comes with a 37 cm...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Plastic
Natural Brass Light Object 023 by Naama Hofman
Located in Geneve, CH
Natural brass light object 023 by Naama Hofman.
Dimensions: D 83 x W 224 x H 83 cm.
Canopy: D 21 cm x H 4.6 cm.
Material: Brass, acrylic tube, LED lights.
The height of this li...
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2010s German Post-Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Phillip Johnson American Modern White Glass and Brass Geometric Chandeliers
Located in New York, NY
PAIR of American Mid-Century Modern geometric chandeliers, with brass frame structures supporting a convex pyramidal center with four panes of white glass, surrounded by a square bra...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass, Metal
Poul Henningsen 'Charlottenburg' Pendant for Louis Poulsen
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Poul Henningsen for Louis Poulsen, pendant model 'Charlottenburg', metal, Denmark, 1979.
This lamp is based on a well-designed construction containing three white metal shades that...
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1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Large Murano Glass White Petals Chandelier
Located in Rome, IT
Amazing chandelier with 53 petals white hand blown glass by Murano.
Available also a pair.
Measures: height with chain cm 80, (31.5 in) without chain cm 54 (21 in) diameter cm 65 (...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
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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Hand-blown glass makes the Italian fixture glow like dew-covered leaves in the sun.
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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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