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Chandeliers and Pendants For Sale
Creator: Bakalowits & Söhne
Creator: Feldman Brothers
Chandelier by Cari Zalloni for Bakalowits & Söhne
Located in Vienna, AT
Brass/glass chandelier, 1965, designed by Cari Zalloni (1937-2012), graduate of the master class for the Design Academy for Applied Arts under Professor Oswald Haerdtl. Brass frame, ...
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1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal, Brass

Bakalowits Chandelier, around 1950s
Located in Wien, AT
Bakalowits chandelier, around 1950s. Original condition.  
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1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal, Nickel, Brass

Vienna Lobmeyr / Bakalowits & Sons Large Chandelier Crystal & Brass
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Elegant large and very impressive chandelier with faceted crystals on a brass frame. Manufactured by Lobmeyr / Bakalowits & Sons in Vienna, Austria in the 1960s. Measures: diameter...
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1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal, Brass

Huge Crystal Art Deco Semi Flush Mount by Bakalowits, Austria, circa 1960s
Located in Wiesbaden, Hessen
An exceptional, huge semi - flush mount by Bakalowits & Soehne, Austria, Vienna , circa 1960s. This amazing light fixture is handcrafted of brass and cut-glass. Socket: 14 x (e27) ...
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1940s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal, Brass

Crystal and Gold Plated Chandelier by Bakalowits & Söhne
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This stylish, chic and rare form Mid-Century Modern chandelier dates to the 1960s. The piece was designed by Cari Zalloni for Bakalowits & Shone of Vienna, Austria. The quality of...
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal, Gold Plate

Set of Bakalowits & Sohne Chandelier and 2 Wall Lights, 1960s
Located in Rijssen, NL
A set of elegant light fixtures by Bakalowits & Sohne, Austria. The chandelier and 2 wall lights are manufactured in circa 1960-1969. With huge gem-like crystals and gilded brass fra...
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal, Brass

Bakalowits Wall Lights, Brass and Crystal Glass, Austria, 1960s
Located in Aachen, NRW
A pair of stunning Wall lights made by Bakalowits, Austria, manufactured in circa 1960-1969. A handmade and high quality piece. The frame is made of gilt brass and has 4 tiers with l...
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1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal, Brass

Bakalowis & Sons, Large Crystal Glass Chandelier, Vienna, Austria, 1950s
Located in Rijssen, NL
Stunning chandelier by Bakalowits and Sohne with huge gem-like crystals and brass frame. The chandelier is fitted with 6 E14 bulbs 25 watts each. Best of design from the 1950s From V...
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Nickel-Plated Bakalowits Crystal Chandelier, circa 1960s
Located in Wien, AT
Nickel-plated Bakalowits crystal chandelier, circa 1960s. Original condition.   
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1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal, Nickel

Large Bakalowits Semi Flush Mount Chandelier Silver Crystal Glass 1950s Lobmeyr
Located in Nierstein am Rhein, DE
Large and early midcentury Bakalowits semi flushmount chandelier or ceiling light, Austria around 1950s. The precious chandelier is made of ...
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1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal, Metal, Brass

"Single" Medium Brass Lotus Form Pendant Ceiling Fixture by Feldman
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
Medium brass lotus form pendant ceiling fixtures by Feldman.
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Bakalowits Chandelier, Vienna, Around 1950s
Located in Wien, AT
Bakalowits chandelier, Vienna, around 1950s Brass is nickel-plated Original condition.  
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1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal, Nickel, Brass

Bakalowits Pendant Light Lantern, Copper Nickel Crystal Glass, 1960s, 1 of 3
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
One of three fantastic lanterns or pendant lamps model no. 3210 by Bakalowits und Söhne, Austria, Vienna, manufactured in midcentury, circa 1960. The fixture is documented in the Bak...
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1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal, Brass, Copper, Nickel

Bakolowits 26" Wave-Form Chandelier Crystals & Nickel, Cari Zalloni, Vienna 1960
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Elegant, wave-shaped chandelier with an incomparable, unique character thanks to its nickel base and curved arms made of clear crystal glass. Has 12 sockets. In very good condition. ...
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1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal, Nickel

Bakalowits Chandelier, Brutalist Style and Crystal Glass, Austria, 1960s
Located in Aachen, NRW
A stunning five-tier chandelier by Bakalowits & Sohne, Austria, manufactured in circa 1960-1969. A handmade and high quality piece. The ceiling fixture and the frame are made of gilt...
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1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal, Brass

1 of 3 Bakalowits Chandeliers Pendant Lights No. 3330, Brass Nickel Glass, 1960s
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
One of three impressive chandeliers, pendant lights model no. 3330 by Bakalowits und Soehne, Austria, manufactured in midcentury, circa 1960. The price is per lamp. They will are ind...
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1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal, Brass, Nickel

Viennese Hanging Lamp circa 1905 with Loetz Lamp Shade Koloman Moser
Located in Wien, AT
Viennese hanging lamp, circa 1905 with Loetz lampshade Glass shade Koloman Moser polished and stove enameled The length of the chandelier is easy adjustable for rooms of differing...
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Early 1900s Austrian Jugendstil Antique Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

1 (of 2) Lobmeyr / Bakalowits & Sons 49" Flush Mount Chandelier Crystal & Brass
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Spectacular huge chandeliers by Lobmeyr / Bakalowits & Sons, Vienna, Austria. These handcrafted pieces featuring hundreds of handcut crystals were specially made for a German jewelry...
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1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal, Brass, Nickel

Large Square Bakalowits Chandelier with Diamond-Shaped Crystals, Austria, 1950s
Located in Vienna, AT
A beautiful, large brass crystal chandelier from the 1950s, manufactured by Bakalowits & Söhne, Vienna/Austria. Nickel-plated hardware, it has two tiers, fully covered by big, octago...
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal, Brass

Stunning Huge “Miracle” Chandelier by Bakalowits, Austria, Vienna, 1960s
Located in Aachen, NRW
Stunning huge “Miracle” chandelier designed by Prof. Friedhelm Bakalowits in Vienna in the 1960s, wonderful nickel-plated from with original crystal rods. Perfect condition, profe...
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1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal, Chrome

Bakalowits Crystal Chandelier, circa 1960s
Located in Wien, AT
Bakalowits crystal chandelier, circa 1960s Original condition.      
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1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal, Nickel, Brass

1 of 3 Bakalowits Pendant Lights Lanterns, Copper Nickel Crystal Glass, 1960s
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
One of three fantastic lanterns or pendant lamps model no. 3210 by Bakalowits und Söhne, Austria, Vienna, manufactured in midcentury, circa 1960. The fixture is documented in the Bakalowits catalogue from the 1960s. They are made of copper and a nickel-plated brass frame which is decorated with diamond cut crystal glass...
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1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal, Brass, Copper, Nickel

Bakalowits Sputnik Chandelier 'Miracle', Nickel Glass Rods, 1970
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A fantastic Sputnik chandelier by Bakalowits & Söhne, Vienna, Austria, manufactured in midcentury, circa 1970 (late 1960s or early 1970s). The fixture consists of a layered multi-t...
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1970s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass, Nickel

Stunning Huge 30" Chandelier Crystal & Silver Plated by Bakalowits & Sons Vienna
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Stunning huge cluster with numerous faceted crystals arranged in six rows on a silver plated frame. Chandelier illuminates beautifully and offers a lot of light. Gem from the time. W...
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1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal, Silver Plate

Bakalowits Chandelier Pendant Light No. 3330, Brass Nickel Glass, 1960s
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
One of three impressive chandeliers, pendant lights model no. 3330 by Bakalowits und Soehne, Austria, manufactured in midcentury, circa 1960. The price is per lamp. They are sold ind...
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1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal, Brass, Nickel

One of Two Bakalowits Chandeliers 'Supernova', Nickel Crystal Glass, 1960s
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
One of two ultra rare and fantastic Supernova Sputnik chandeliers or pendant lights by Bakalowits & Soehne, Austria, Vienna, manufactured in midcentury, circa 1960. The price is per ...
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1960s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal, Rock Crystal, Brass, Nickel

Bakalowits Nickel Crystal Chandelier, circa 1950s
Located in Wien, AT
Bakalowits nickel crystal chandelier, circa 1950s Original condition.
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1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal, Nickel

Bakalowits Vienna Diamond Crystal Faceted Glass Chandelier, Austria, 1950s
Located in Vienna, AT
A beautiful and elegant chrome-plated crystal chandelier by Bakalowits Vienna from the 1950s. It has five tiers, fully covered by diamond-shaped faceted crystals in different sizes. ...
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal, Metal

Very Elegant Bakalowits Chandelier, Vienna, circa 1950s
Located in Wien, AT
Very elegant Bakalowits chandelier, Vienna, circa 1950s Brass nickel-plated Good original condition.
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1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal, Brass, Nickel

Beautiful Crystal Chandelier by Bakalowits & Sons, Vienna, 1960s
Located in Wien, AT
Beautiful crystal chandelier by Bakalowits & Sons, Vienna, 1960s Brass nickel-plated Excellent original condition.
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1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal, Brass, Nickel

Bakalowits and Sohne Crystal Chandelier
Located in Geneva, CH
Crystal and chrome chandelier made by Bakalowits and Sohne, Austria, circa 1960s. 2 chandeliers available.
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1960s Austrian Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal

Bakalowits Dome Crystal Glass Chandelier, Austria, circa 1955
Located in Vienna, AT
Beautiful Bakalowits & Sohne reversed dome chandelier featuring a large textured glass bowl with a circumferential row of crystal cut glass pieces. The light is in excellent conditio...
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1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass, Chrome

One of Two 'Miracle' Sputnik Chandeliers by Bakalowits, Brass Glass Rods, 1960s
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
Only one light is available! One of two fantastic Sputnik chandeliers by Bakalowits & Sohne, Austria, manufactured in midcentury (late 1960s or early 1970s). A layered multi-tier str...
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1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Big Bakalowits Crystal Chandelier, circa 1960s
Located in Wien, AT
Big Bakalowits crystal chandelier, circa 1960s Original condition.
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1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal, Nickel

Sputnik Chandelier 'Miracle', Brass Glass Rods, Bakalowits, 1960s
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A fantastic Sputnik chandeliers by Bakalowits & Sohne, Austria, manufactured in midcentury (late 1960s or early 1970s). A layered multi-tier structure made of solid brass rings and g...
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1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Vienna Lobmeyr / Bakalowits & Sons Flush Mount Crystal & Nickel by Rolf Gutbrod
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Elegant flush mount with faceted crystals on a chromed nickel frame. Designed by Rolf Gutbrod. Manufactured by Lobmeyr / Bakalowits & Sons in Vienna, Aust...
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1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal, Nickel

Bakalowits Crystal Chandelier, circa 1960s
Located in Wien, AT
Bakalowits crystal chandelier, circa 1960s Original condition.
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1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal, Nickel

Bakalowits Vienna Midcentury Faceted Crystals Chandelier, Austria, 1960s
Located in Vienna, AT
A square Mid-Century pendant lamp from the 1960s, handcrafted by Bakalowits Vienna in Austria. A beautiful piece, white and nickel-plated metal hardware surrounded by two rows of squ...
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal, Chrome, Brass

Huge Bakalowits Chandelier No. 3330, Nickel Brass Crystals, 1960s
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
An extra large chandelier / pendant light model no. 3330 by Bakalowits und Soehne, Austria, manufactured in midcentury, circa 1960. This is a handmade and high quality fixture. A sol...
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1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal, Brass, Nickel

Vienna Lobmeyr / Bakalowits & Sons Large Chandelier Crystal & Silver Plated
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Elegant large and very impressive chandelier with faceted crystals on a silver plated frame. Manufactured by Lobmeyr / Bakalowits & Sons in VIenna, Austria in the 1960s. Measures: d...
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1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal, Silver Plate

Up to Three Identical Bakalowits Faceted Crystal Pendant Lamps, Austria, 1960s
Located in Vienna, AT
Up to three beautiful square pendant lights from the 1960s, executed by Bakalowits in Austria. Square triangular-faceted glass crystals, mounted on a nickel-plated hardware, each lig...
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal, Nickel

Huge 11 - Tiered, 22 Light Chandelier by Bakalowits & Sons, Vienna, circa 1960s
Located in Wiesbaden, Hessen
Exceptional and stunning mid century twenty two - light glass and silvered and plated brass chandelier by Bakalowits & Soehne, Austria, circa 1960s. Socket: 21 x e14 and 1 x e27 f...
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1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal, Brass

Stunning Huge “Miracle” Chandelier by Bakalowits, Austria, Vienna, 1960s
Located in Aachen, NRW
Stunning huge “Miracle” chandelier designed by Prof. Friedhelm Bakalowits in Vienna in the 1960s, wonderful nickel-plated from with original crystal rods. Perfect condition, profe...
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1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal, Chrome

Bakalowits Gold-Plated Crystal Chandelier
Located in Antwerp, BE
Bakalowits gold-plated crystal chandelier. Very exclusive and high quality chandelier by Bakalowits & Sohne from the 1960s. It is made of handcut crystals and a gold-plated frame. E...
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Hollywood Regency Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal, Brass

Bakalowits Basket Crystal and Brass Chandelier Restored, circa 1950
Located in Vienna, AT
Large basket chandelier by Bakalowits & Soehne, Austria, circa 1950 Diameter is 18.5", the total height is 40 Beautiful and rare,fully resto...
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1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Lovely Bakalowits & Söhne Ceiling Lamp with Large Glass Diamonds, 1970s
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
The lamp is executed with an E27 Edison screw fit bulb. It is wired, and in working condition. It runs both on 110 / 230 volt. Good original vintage condition. Light wear consiste...
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1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal, Nickel

Big Crystal Glass Bakalowits Chandelier, Vienna, 1950s
Located in Wien, AT
Big crystal glass Bakalowits chandelier Vienna 1950s Original condition.        
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1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal, Brass

Bakalowits Gold-Plated Crystal Chandelier
Located in Antwerp, BE
Bakalowits gold-plated crystal chandelier. Very exclusive and high quality chandelier by Bakalowits & Sohne from the 1960s. It is made of handcut crystals and a gold-plated frame. E...
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Gold Plate, Brass

Midcentury Bakalowits Chandelier Brass Crystal Glass Strings Lamp Austria 1950s
Located in Nierstein am Rhein, DE
Precious petite midcentury chandelier made by the famous Austrian company Bakalowits, Vienna, Austria, circa 1955. The chain hanging height adjustable pendant lamp is made of patinat...
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1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal, Brass

Bakalowits Chandelier Patinated Brass Crystal Glass Strings, Emil Stejnar Style
Located in Nierstein am Rhein, DE
Precious petite midcentury chandelier made by the famous company Bakalowits, Vienna, Austria, circa 1955. The chain hanging height adjustable pendant lamp is made of patinated brass ...
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1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal, Brass

Beautiful Cut Crystal Chandelier by Bakalowits
Located in Vienna, AT
Three layers brass construction with cut crystal elements (octagons and pearls) fitted with eleven E14 sockets up to 60 watts each. Made in Vienna in the 1960s by Bakalowits & Sohne...
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1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal, Brass

Bakalowits & Sohne Crystal Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
Dramatic Scandinavian Modern chandelier featuring large-scale octagonal faceted crystals on a 22-karat gold washed brass frame and chain. Rewired for use in the USA using 8 candelabr...
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20th Century Austrian Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal, Brass

Stunning Crystal Glass Chandelier Nine Bulb Sockets Bakalowits Vienna, 1950
Located in Vienna, AT
Gorgeous chandelier of crystal glass Measures / Dimensions: Height 35.44 inches / 90.0 cm Diameter 19.69 inches / 50.0 cm Manufactory: Bakalowits & Söhne (= Bakalowits and Sons / Vienna) Dating: 20th century / made circa 1950 Material: crystal glass and brass Technique: handmade cut stunning crystal glass pieces Detailed description: Stunning crystal glass chandelier with nine bulb sockets...
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1950s Austrian Other Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal, Brass

1960s Space Age Bakalowits & Söhne, "Mirakle" Sputnik Chandelier
Located in Merida, Yucatan
Very large Mid-Century Modern Sputnik chandelier from the 1960s by Bakalowits & Söhne, Austria, circa 1960s. This chandelier consists of layers of nickel-plated metal disks holding different sized crystal rods with differently faceted ends. This is not a modern model (photos of the original condition are available to prove this), the chandelier has been rewired and repolished, This one consists of 7 stacked rings...
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1960s Austrian Space Age Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal

One of Two Bakalowits Chandeliers Pendant Lights, Nickel Glass, 1960s
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
One of two beautiful four-tier chandeliers or pendant lights by Bakalowits & Sohne, Austria, manufactured in Mid-Century, circa 1960 (late 1950s or early 1960s). These light fixture...
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1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal, Brass, Nickel

Bakalowits Gold-Plated Crystal Chandelier
Located in Antwerp, BE
Bakalowits gold-plated crystal chandelier. Very exclusive and high quality chandelier by Bakalowits & Sohne from the 1960s. It is made of handcut crystals and a gold-plated frame. E...
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal, Gold Plate, Brass

Wonderful Large Austrian Vintage Ceiling Light Chandelier, 1960s
Located in Berlin, DE
Wonderful crystal glass, brass and nickel pendant chandelier. Austria, 1960s. Measures: Diameter 27.5 in Height (body) 6 in Lamp sockets: 8x E27 (US E26).
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Hollywood Regency Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal, Nickel, Brass

Bakalowits chandelier around 1950s
Located in Wien, AT
Bakalowits chandelier around 1950s Original condition
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1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal, 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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