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Chandeliers and Pendants For Sale
Number in Set: Set of 10
Color:  White
Vistosi Oto SP CHA Suspension Light by Pio E Tito Toso
Located in Mogliano Veneto, Treviso
Spherical blown glass elements available in four sizes and two decorations, with and without lighting source. The special design allows the installation of more vertical glass elemen...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Blown Glass

Large Ecos SP 90 Chandelier with Chrome Frame by Vistosi
Located in Mogliano Veneto, Treviso
A system made with multiple glass rings, available in different colors and textures, which offers a high level of customization in terms of shape and size. Specifications: Light...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

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

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

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

Bespoke Modernist Circular Pendant Light in Brushed Brass and Opal Glass, 2018
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

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Brass

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

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Metal

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

Materials

Steel

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

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

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

Materials

Brass

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

Glass, Paint

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

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

Materials

Brass, Steel

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Materials

Steel

Bloom Pendant Lamp, by Svend Aage Holm Sorensen from Warm Nordic
Located in Viby J, DK
An exquisite pendant with a rigorous design, designed in the 1950s by the internationally acclaimed grand master of Danish lighting design, Svend Aage Holm Sorensen. The combination ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Steel

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

Greta Grossman Grasshopper Pendant Lamp, Alabaster White Glossy
Located in Berkeley, CA
The Gräshoppa pendant has emerged from Greta M. Grossman’s original lamp design from 1947, using the signature steel shade that successfully combines lightness and functionality into...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Aluminum

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

Materials

Aluminum

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

Poul Henningsen PH5 Pendant in Pastel Blue Pink and Peach 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 and 100 W metal filament bulbs. Although a fluorescent tube would be too much to ask in the existing form!” Henningsen wanted to improve the colour reproduction characteristics of the light source in the PH 5. Small red and blue shades were therefore inserted to supplement the colour in the part of the spectrum where the eye is least sensitive – the red and blue areas – thereby subduing the light in the middle yellow-green region where the eye is most sensitive. At the time, no one knew that the PH 5 would become synonymous with the PH light, which remains 100% glare-free, irrespective of how the light is installed or which light source is used. The red and blue rings...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

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

Materials

Metal, Brass, Steel

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

Materials

Aluminum

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

Poul Henningsen PH5 Pendant in White Modern 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

'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

Materials

Glass, Opaline Glass

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

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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...

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

Materials

Blown Glass

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

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Aluminum

Contemporary Art Deco Inspired Circus II Pendant Lamp Brass
Located in Lisbon, PT
Round perfection inspired by Art Deco's shapes, circus lamp will be a wonderful addition to any space. In several lacquered metal colors and 100% cotton lampshade. Made to Order. Utu Lamps...
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2010s Portuguese Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Opinion Ciatti LAlampada Small Pendant Lamp
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The suspended lamp designed by Lapo Ciatti, LAlampada, combines tradition and modernity. A lamp that, as the name suggests, does not need any great presentations thanks to its recogn...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

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

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Metal

Honeycomb Brass and Glass Chandelier
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Honeycomb shaped brass chandelier with twelve light sources in opaline glass globes. The vertical rod can be removed to make the piece a flush mount.
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2010s Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

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

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

Mini Crescent Light
Located in Boston, MA
A miniature version of the popular crescent light, this illuminated sphere is sliced asymmetrically in half to reveal a crescent-shaped brushed brass fa...
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21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Beat Wide Pendant Light LED by Tom Dixon
Located in New York, NY
Beat Wide 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

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Brass

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

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Metal

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

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

Vistosi Peggy AP Pendant Light in White and Black by Hangar Design Group
Located in Mogliano Veneto, Treviso
The white, blown handmade glass together with the glossy black metal, with a lead-effect treatment, interpret the polarity between black and white with the lightness of a rational and elegant design. With an impressive installation the lighting system lights up the Museum Café...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Blown Glass

Martinelli Luce City 2067 Hanging Lamp by Studiovo
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Hanging lamp, indirect light. White lacquered esternal Aluminum structure, inside lacquered in white or yellow color. Lower diffuser is a panel representing Lucca (code 30805.1) or P...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Aluminum

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

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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

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Marble, Brass

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

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

Materials

Opaline Glass

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

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Metal

Contemporary Rail Glass 'Probe' by AGO, Black Pendant Lamp
Located in Paris, FR
Probe Rail Glass by AGO Lighting x BIg-Game Aluminum, Opal Matt Glass Dimensions H. 16 cm x W. 62 cm UL Listed LED G9 (not included) Wattage : Max. 20 W Voltage : 220-240 V AGO is a Korean design studio specialized in lighting. AGO is based in the area of central Seoul named Euljiro which has been at the heart of Korean industry. Many small factories and workshops remain and it is where AGO started, collaborating with the skilled craftsmen and makers of the area. AGO develops lightings collections in collaboration with contemporary design studio like Bymars, Word or Big-Game for example. Each project is a constant search of the perfect balance between beauty and function with light. PROBE is a contemporary lighting that serves an honest and essential function with an instinctive and refined geometric shape. PROBE comes with various types of lamp; A spot lamp, ambient lamp...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Organic Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Aluminum

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

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Metal

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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