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Chandeliers and Pendants For Sale
Color:  White
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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

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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

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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

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Steel

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

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

Hanging Loop Lamp with Brass and Milky White Acrylic Tube
By Arjun Rathi Design
Located in Mumbai, IN
The Loop lamp series of the Bauhaus collection is minimal and elegant lamps suited for residential, commercial, or industrial aesthetics inspired by the sle...
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2010s Indian Bauhaus Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal, Brass, Copper

Light Object 020.2 by Naama Hofman
Located in Geneve, CH
Light object 020.2 by Naama Hofman Dimensions: D 90 x W 100 x H 43 cm (height to order) Glass ball: D 10 cm. Canopy: D 10 x H 2 cm. Material: Polished brass, glass balls, LED lig...
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2010s German Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Cosulich Interiors Minimalist Italian Gold Steel Sunburst Pendant / Flushmount
Located in New York, NY
Cosulich Interiors in collaboration with Delta Contract. Future Design is here, this innovative minimalist design, yet airy and elegant, is made to harmonize in any surrounding envi...
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2010s Italian Organic Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass, Steel

Tube Pendant No. 2 by Naama Hofman
Located in Geneve, CH
Tube pendant no. 2 by Naama Hofman Dimensions: 140 x 139 cm (height to order). Light tube diameter: 35 mm. Brass pipe diameter: 10 mm. Materials: Polished brass pipe, acrylic tub...
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2010s German Post-Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

French Gold Ceiling Light
Located in Milan, IT
Refined in its simplicity, this glass light fixture is a delicate yet striking addition to a traditional or Mid-Century Modern living room, dining room, or foyer. Mounted on a semi-flush structure with a French gold finish to best showcase the magnificent craftsmanship, the white glass dome is suspended with a ridged cylindrical stem. The ring frame is decorated with six wreaths and garlands of clear French Baroque inspiration, infusing vintage allure...
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2010s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

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Gold, Iron

Large White Headhat Plate Pendant Lamp by Santa & Cole
Located in Geneve, CH
Large white headhat plate pendant lamp by Santa & Cole Dimensions: D 75 x H 11 cm Materials: Metal. Cable length: 3mts. Available in other colors and sizes. Available in 2 cable ...
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2010s Spanish Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Achille & Pier Castiglioni 'Sputnik' Brass Chandelier in Black for Stilnovo
Located in Glendale, CA
Achille & Pier Castiglioni 'Sputnik' brass chandelier in black 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

Mario Bellini 'Nuvola Minor' Pendant for Nemo
Located in Glendale, CA
Mario Bellini 'Nuvola Minor' pendant for Nemo. A delightful cloud-shaped pendant lamp designed by Mario Bellini with the structure executed in a natural...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Plastic

Light Object 014 by Naama Hofman
Located in Geneve, CH
Light object 014 by Naama Hofman Dimensions: W 5, H 80 cm Light tube diameter 35 mm Canopy diameter 20 cm Available light tube lengths: 80 cm / 60 cm / 40 cm Material: Polishe...
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2010s German Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

White Sísísí Cónicas MT1 Pendant Lamp by Santa & Cole
Located in Geneve, CH
White Sísísí Cónicas MT1 pendant lamp by Santa & Cole Dimensions: D 25 x H 20 cm Materials: Metal, linen. Available in other colors. The conical shape group has multiple finish...
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2010s Spanish Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Vistosi Puppet Multi Suspension Light Murano Blown Glass
Located in Mogliano Veneto, Treviso
Collection of lamps with blown glass diffuser with an original irregularly lined ‘dégradé’ finish. The arms of the chandelier are hung individually to customer demand. Specificati...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Blown Glass

Lladro Belle de Nuit 12-Light Chandelier
Located in New York City, NY
Hanging ceiling lamp with handmade metallic chandelier design with twelve 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

White Moaré XL Pendant Lamp by Antoni Arola
Located in Geneve, CH
Whitemoaré xl pendant lamp by Antoni Arola Dimensions: D 83 x H 81 cm Materials: Metal, polyester. Available in other colors and sizes. Moaré’s multiple combinations of formats...
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2010s Spanish Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Elongated Brass and Alabaster Chandelier by Glustin Luminaires
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Long chandelier made of a rectangular brass center stem with flattened alabaster globes on its three sides. Shown here in mat black finish.
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2010s Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Alabaster, Brass

White Sísísí Cónicas GT1 Pendant Lamp by Santa & Cole
Located in Geneve, CH
White Sísísí Cónicas GT1 pendant lamp by Santa & Cole Dimensions: D 45 x H 32 cm Materials: Metal, linen. Available in other colors. Also available in two lights version. The ...
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2010s Spanish Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

21st Century Venetian Chandelier 7 Arms Gold Murano Glass Tribeca by Multiforme
Located in Trebaseleghe, IT
Venetian chandelier Tribeca, 7 arms, white Murano glass, gold fixture by Multiforme. Tribeca is a design Murano glass chandelier totally re-invented with respect to Classic venetian...
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2010s Italian Other Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Blown Glass

Porcelain Cirio Circular Pendant Lamp by Antoni Arola
Located in Geneve, CH
Porcelain Cirio circular pendant lamp by Antoni Arola Dimensions: D 520 x H 50 cm Materials: Porcelain, metal. Available in 3 lampshade materials: ...
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2010s Spanish Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Wooden 7-Bulb Illuminated STACKED Hanging Sculpture, Customizable
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Custom Design a one-of-a-kind STACKED Multi-Bulb Illuminated Hanging Sculpture. While this example boasts 7 led light bulbs and is made of salvaged Maple with a BoneWhite finish, w...
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2010s American Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Wood, Hardwood, Cherry, Mahogany, Maple, Oak, Walnut, Softwood, Reclaime...

White Moaré X Pendant Lamp by Antoni Arola
Located in Geneve, CH
White Moaré X pendant lamp by Antoni Arola Dimensions: D 83 x H 81 cm Materials: Metal, polyester. Available in other colors and sizes. Moaré’s multiple combinations of formats...
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2010s Spanish Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

White GT6 Pendant Lamp by Santa & Cole
Located in Geneve, CH
White GT6 pendant lamp by Santa & Cole Dimensions: D 45 x H 23 cm Materials: Metal, linen. Available in other colors. Available in 2 lights version. Designed for intermediate v...
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2010s Spanish Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Natural Sísísí Cónicas MT1 Pendant Lamp by Santa & Cole
Located in Geneve, CH
Natural Sísísí Cónicas MT1 pendant lamp by Santa & Cole Dimensions: D 25 x H 20 cm Materials: Metal, ribbon. Available in other colors. The conical shape group has multiple fin...
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2010s Spanish Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Discus 2 Pendant Light by Volker Haug
Located in Geneve, CH
Discus 2 pendant light by Volker Haug Dimensions: Diameter 18 x height 87 cm Material: Brass. Marble Finish: Polished, aged, brushed, bronzed, blackened...
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2010s Australian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Marble, Brass

Le Corbusier 'Projecteur 365' Pendant for Nemo in White Sand
Located in Glendale, CA
Le Corbusier 'Projecteur 365' pendant for Nemo in White Sand. Based on the drawings of Le Corbusier, this award winning re-edition features charming industrial design of the iconic Projecteur 365, originally designed in 1954 for the Chandigarh High Court, India. Executed in a painted aluminum body. The sandblasted glass of the diffuser casts a warm and pleasing light. Price per item. Available in unlimited quantities and in three finishes: white sand, moka, night blue. This listing is for white sand. This authorized re-edition of Le Corbusier's iconic design is crafted meticulously by Nemo Lighting in Italy...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Aluminum

Grey and White Moaré LM Pendant Lamp by Antoni Arola
Located in Geneve, CH
Grey and white 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 ...
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2010s Spanish Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Ray Marble Pendant Light by On.Entropy, in Seamless White Marble
Located in Athens, GR
Ray pendant light highlights the translucency of marble and its unique crystalline quality. It consists of a seamless volume of marble with no cables other than suspension wires....
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2010s Greek Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Marble

White M68 Pendant Lamp by Miguel Milá
Located in Geneve, CH
White M68 pendant lamp by Miguel Milá Dimensions: D 46 x H 22 cm Materials: Aluminum. Available in other colors. The redolent shades of M68, in vibrant red, white or matt black...
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2010s Spanish Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Aluminum

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

Materials

Metal

White Moaré MS Pendant Lamp by Antoni Arola
Located in Geneve, CH
White Moaré MS pendant lamp by Antoni Arola Dimensions: D 46 x H 45 cm Materials: Metal, polyester. Available in other colors and sizes. Moaré’s multiple combinations of format...
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2010s Spanish Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

White Moaré Lm Pendant Lamp by Antoni Arola
Located in Geneve, CH
White 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 format...
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2010s Spanish Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

White Sísísí Cilíndricas GT2 Pendant Lamp by Santa & Cole
Located in Geneve, CH
White Sísísí Cilíndricas GT2 pendant lamp by Santa & Cole Dimensions: D 45 x H 27 cm Materials: Metal, linen. Available in other colors. Also available in two lights version. ...
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2010s Spanish Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

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

White Sísísí Cónicas GT3 Pendant Lamp by Santa & Cole
Located in Geneve, CH
White Sísísí Cónicas GT3 pendant lamp by Santa & Cole Dimensions: D 36 x H 27 cm Materials: Metal, linen. Available in other colors. The conical shape group has multiple finish...
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2010s Spanish Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

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

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

'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

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

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

Materials

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

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

Materials

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

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

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

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

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

Materials

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

Zero LED Medium Fisherman Pendant by Mattias Ståhlbom
By Mattias Ståhlbom, ZERO Lighting
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

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

Materials

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

Materials

Metal

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

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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