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Chandeliers and Pendants For Sale
Creator: Fontana Arte
Creator: Palwa
Starburst 26" Palwa Ball Chandelier Gold-Plated Brass, 1960s
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Elegant starburst 29-lights chandelier with gold-plated stars. Designed by Christoph Palme. The lamp has an incomparable unique character, a touch of luxury fills the room. Manufactu...
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Gold Plate, Brass
Max Ingrand Dahlia Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
Rare "Dahlia" chandelier by Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte. Brass, colored glass, nickeled brass. 16-arm fixture of oxidized brass and nickeled metal. Each arm has an elongated blue gl...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
1960s Gilded Brass and Faceted Crystal Glass Palwa Chandelier
By Palwa
Located in Amsterdam, NH
A beautiful chandelier made by Palwa, Germany, circa 1960. The chandelier has six gilt brass metal rings with teardrop, hand cut faceted crystal glass.It holds four E14 lightbulbs. P...
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1960s German Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Classical Palwa Chandelier Gilt Brass Faceted Crystal Glass, 1960s Rococo Style
Located in Nierstein am Rhein, DE
Fine classical Rococo style multi-tiered gilt brass and crystal glass chandelier made by Palwa, Germany circa 1960. The Hollywood Regency chain-hanging length-adjustable chandelier h...
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1960s German Hollywood Regency Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass, Metal
Crystal Glass Chandelier by Palwa
By Palwa
Located in München, DE
Stunningly beautiful and very rare chandelier from the 1970s.
The excellent workmanship and the very noble material impress at first glance.
Exceptionally beautiful design.
The la...
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1970s Austrian Hollywood Regency Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
After Pietro Chiesa Mid-Century Italian Crystal Chandelier by Fontana Arte 1950s
Located in Puglia, Puglia
This Mid-Century chandelier in curved crystal and brass was designed by Pietro Chiesa for Fontana Arte in the 1940s.
Produced by Fontana Arte after Pietro Chiesa
Italian Art Deco designer Pietro Chiesa was born in Milan in 1892 into a family of artists from Ticino, Switzerland. After his studies at the Brera Academy of Fine Arts, he completed an apprenticeship at the studio of furniture designer Giovan Battista Giannotti; after gathering enough confidence and experience, Chiesa opened his studio in 1921 under the name of Bottega di Pietro Chiesa.
Known above all for his work as a glassmaker, Chiesa presented his work for the first time in 1925 at the Exposition Internationale des Arts Décoratifs et Industriels Modernes in Paris. In 1932 his studio became part of Fontana Arte, the legendary Italian manufacturer of lighting and glass objects founded by Gio Ponti and Luigi Fontana. Chiesa becomes the artistic director of the company and over the years has designed numerous models for Fontana Arte, including lamps, windows, tables and artistic furnishing objects. Among the most noteworthy pieces signed by the designer, we mention the Fontana table (1932), made of a single transparent molded glass beam, the Cartoccio vase (1932), and the Luminator lacquered brass floor lamp...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal
20th Century Italian Fontana Arte Sandblasted Opal Glass Pendant by Max-Ingrand
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A vintage Mid-Century Modern French, Italian pendant, chandelier made of hand blown sandblasted opal glass and brass, designed by Max-Ingrand and produced by FontanaArte in good condition. The ceiling lamp, light is hanging, supported by two polished brass arms, imitating a ventilator. The satin-finish ground glass diffusers, shades are open, featuring a four light socket. The wires have been renewed. Wear consistent with age and use. circa 1940 - 1950, Milan, Italy.
Fixture: 2" H
Maurice Max-Ingrand, better known as Max Ingrand was a French artist, designer and decorator born in 1908 in Bressuire, France and passed away in 1969 Paris. Ingrand studied in Paris at the French University École Nationale Supérieure des Beaux-Arts and École Nationale Supérieure des Arts Décoratifs. During this time, he was educated by the well-know French glass artists Jaques Grüber and Charles Lemaresquier. In 1937, he participated in designing the church windows of the Notre-Dame de Paris. During 1954 - 1967, Ingrand was the artistic director of the Italian design company FontanaArte.
FontanaArte is an Italian lighting and design company founded in 1931 Milan, Italy. Founded by the two well-known Italian architect and designers Giovanni Ponti...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Opal, Metal, Brass
Chandelier inTinted Glass and Gilded Brass by Gino Paroldo, Fontana Arte
Located in London, GB
Fontana Arte glass diamond shaped chandelier consists of eight triangular pieces of tinted and faceted hand cut glass. They have been positio...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Candle Mid-Century Red Italian Chandelier "Lampara" for Fontana Arte, 1960s
By Candle, Fontana Arte
Located in Roma, IT
Fantastic candle mid-century red and white metal chandelier "Lampara".
The iconic Lampara suspension lamp was designed in 1965 by Candle Tec...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Large Ceiling Lamp Attributed to Pietro Chiesa, Italy, 1940s
Located in Milan, IT
Large ceiling lamp attributed to Pietro Chiesa.
Sandblasted glass shade supported by brass frame.
Category
1940s Italian Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte Large Chandelier in Crystal
Located in Milano, IT
Large chandelier by Max Ingrand for the great Italian manufacturer Fontana Arte in 1955. The chandelier features a large crystal hat with a semi-spherical shape that encloses a glass...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Metal
Delicate Gilt Brass Bouquet Crystal Glass Flush Mount by Palwa, Germany, 1970s
By Palwa
Located in Aachen, NRW
Delicate floral Flush mount with crystal glass and gilded brass parts made by high-class lighting company Palwa, Germany, circa 1960s, docum...
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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Exquisite Gilt Jewel Floor Lamp Sciolari Design by Palwa, Germany, 1960s
By Palwa
Located in Aachen, NRW
Exquisite gilt jewel floor lamp Sciolari design by Palwa, Germany, 1960s
Hollywood Regency, wonderful shape and light effect, handmade.
12 x E14 small bulbs (40 watts max for each bu...
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass
1 of 3 Stunning Gilt Brass Chandelier, Sciolari Design by Palwa, Germany, 1970s
Located in Aachen, NRW
A wonderful and high-quality gilded chandelier or pendant light fixture by Palwa -Design Sciolari, Germany, 1970s.
It is made of a 24-carat gold-plated brass frame decorated with ind...
Category
1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Gold Plate, Brass
Italian Mid-Century Space Age Chandelier Veca Style by Fontana Arte, 1970s
By Fontana Arte
Located in Traversetolo, IT
A stylish Italian midcentury pendant lamp or chandelier from the 1970s, in the Veca style by Fontana Arte. The pendant lamp or chandelier is made of chromed brass and steel, surround...
Category
1970s Italian Space Age Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass, Iron
One of Two Palwa Gilded Brass Chandeliers, Model S2601
By Palwa
Located in Berlin, BE
One of two outstanding Palwa chandeliers from the 1970s, Model S2601. The chandeliers are handmade and in excellent condition and float every room in a beautiful warm light. It is fi...
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1970s German Hollywood Regency Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass
One of Seven Palwa Brass and Crystal Glass Encrusted Chandeliers, Model S101
By Palwa
Located in Berlin, BE
One of seven outstanding Palwa chandeliers from the 1960s, model S101. The 24-carat gold-plated brass frames are encrusted with hundreds of high quality diamond like crystals. The ch...
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1970s German Hollywood Regency Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Palwa Swarovski Ceiling Flush Mount Chandelier
By Christoph Palme, Palwa
Located in Norwood, NJ
Large fine quality round gilt brass metal crystal glass floral flush mount chandelier made by Palwa, Germany, circa 1960-1970. 12 lights. This brilliant and gorgeous ceiling light ha...
Category
1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Gold Plate, Brass
"Kanji" Blown Glass Wide Pendant Lamp Designed by Denis Guidone for FontanaArte
Located in Brooklyn, NY
"Kanji" is a wide pendant lamp, designed by Denis Guidone and manufactured by FontanaArte, made in blown glass with two finishes, transparent smoky gray and frosted white, and structure and handle in black painted metal. It cab be provided with a dimmer and lighting source is 10W LED (2700K, CRI>80, Lumen 1000).
Dimensions:
Ø 16.8", H. 15.3" (lamp) plus 98.4"
"Kanji" is a collection of lighting elements that reinterprets traditional Oriental portable lanterns in a contemporary vision. Available in tabletop and ceiling models, it draws inspiration from Chinese porcelain dating from the Ming dynasty. The hand-blown glass diffuser, in frosted white and translucent smoky gray, is adorned with a pleated surface decoration.
A LED ring runs inside the structure and magically illuminates the diffuser. Evocative of Far East not only as form but also as a name, as "Kanji" are characters of Chinese origin used in Japanese writing in conjunction with the Hiragana and Katakana syllabaries, "Kanji" is designed to be used alone or in pairs, with each form amplifying the aesthetic power of the other.
Denis Guidone studied architecture at the Politecnico di Milano and at FAUP in Oporto. He won numerous international awards, including the IDA Design Award in Los Angeles. He was also given the Bruno Munari Prize by Gillo Dorfles...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Impressive Large Gilt Brass and Crystal Glass Chandelier by Palwa Germany, 1960s
By Palwa
Located in Aachen, NRW
A stunning chandelier by Palwa (Palme and Walter), Germany, manufactured in the 1960s. It’s composed of jewel-like glass pieces and brass plates with a nice relief.
Sockets: It ne...
Category
1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Max Ingrand Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
Rare 12-light chandelier by Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte. Colored glass, polished brass. 12 x E12, (candelabra) sockets & seafoam green glass discs with beveled edges.
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
1960's Gilded Brass and Faceted Crystal Palwa Chandelier
By Palwa
Located in Amsterdam, NH
A beautiful chandelier made by Palwa, Germany, circa 1960. The chandelier has six gilt brass metal rings with teardrop, hand cut faceted crystal glass.It holds 5 E27 and one E14 ligh...
Category
1960s German Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Rare Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte Chandelier, Italy, C1961
Located in London, GB
Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte Model 2126. Italy, c1961.
Three cones. Nickelled oxidised brass with faceted glass lenses.
Bulbs 100 watt equivalent. Fit...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass, Nickel
Spectacular Backlit Mirror Brass and Crystal Glass by Palwa, Germany
By Palwa
Located in Aachen, NRW
A wonderful and high quality wall mirror by Palwa (Palme & Walter), Germany, 1970s
It is made of a brass frame decorated with hundreds of cut crystal glass.
High quality and in ...
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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Reggiani, Fine Brass and Glass Chandelier, Italian Design, 1960 Ca
By Fontana Arte
Located in Milan, IT
Simple and very decorative, this chandelier perfectly embodies the tradition of Reggiani, one of the most important Italian lighting companies of the 20th century: the essential elem...
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1960s Italian Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Matti Klenell Fontana Arte Bianca Small Suspension Lamp in Blown Glass
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Designed by Matti Klenell in 2015 and manufactured by Fontana Arte, the Bianca suspension lamp is a family of lamps with diffuser in blown glass, comprising pendant, floor, wall/ceiling and table versions, the latter with or without base. Its beautifully balanced shape is enriched and made unique by
an orderly series of delicate, light grooves that, on the white volume of the glass, look like tiny prints...
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2010s Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Blown Glass
Dahlia Chandelier by Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte
Located in New York, NY
The Dahlia chandelier, Model 1563, designed by Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte in the 1950s is one of the most coveted and iconic pieces of Italian Mid-...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Crystal glass pendant lamp by Palwa
By Palwa
Located in München, DE
Breathtakingly beautiful and very high quality pendant lamp from the 1960s.
The excellent workmanship and the very noble material impress at first glance.
Exceptionally beautiful des...
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1960s Austrian Hollywood Regency Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Crystal Glass Chandelier by Palwa
By Palwa
Located in München, DE
Very unusual and noble lamp from the 1950s.
The crystals create a beautiful sparkling play of light.
An enrichment for every home.
Condition:
Very good used condition with sl...
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1950s Austrian Hollywood Regency Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Impressive Large Gilt Brass and Crystal Glass Chandelier by Palwa Germany, 1960s
By Palwa
Located in Aachen, NRW
A stunning chandelier by Palwa (Palme and Walter), Germany, manufactured in the 1960s. It’s composed of jewel-like glass pieces and brass plates with a nice relief.
Sockets: It ne...
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Fontanaarte "Equatore" Large Glass Pendant Lamp by Gabriele & Oscar Buratti
Located in Brooklyn, NY
"Equatore" is a large pendant lamp, designed by Gabriele & Oscar Buratti and manufactured by FontanaArte, made in glass and metal and is part of a collection including table, floor a...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
1970's Glass and Brass Chandelier Attributed to Palwa
By Palwa
Located in Amsterdam, NH
Rare chandelier. Square crystal glass gems separated with gold plated chrome bars. The lower tier has teardrop shaped crystal glass gems.
Category
1970s German Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Gamfratesi Fontana Arte Cheshire Suspension Lamp in Opaline Polycarbonate, 2013
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Designed by GamFratesi in 2013 and manufactured by Fontana Arte, the Cheshire suspension lamp echoes the studio’s Nordic imprint in its simplicity and functional aspects. The opaline...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Opaline Glass
Pangen Suspension Lamp by Fontana Arte
By Fontana Arte
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This lampshade is a fluid, minimal dome shape, its lacquer finish and modern colors ensuring surprising lighting.
Suspension lamp. Body in white painted aluminium BI (RAL 9003 gloss), black N (RAL 9005 gloss), red R (RAL 3004...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum
Fontana Arte Chandelier/Ceilling Light Brass Glass Metal, 1950, Italy
By Fontana Arte
Located in Milano, IT
Fontana Arte.
Category
1950s Italian Other Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Rare Art Glass Pendant Lamp Italian Design by Fontana Arte Italy 70s
By Fontana Arte
Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI
The rare Art glass chandelier by Fontana Arte made in Italy in the 70s. The unusual shape, beautiful thick green art glass creates a beautiful and effec...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Art Glass
Italian Design Pendant by Fontana Arte Model 2492 Ca 1960
By Fontana Arte
Located in Encinitas, CA
Pendant by Fontana Arte model 2492
design: Fontana Arte.
A white matte lacquered aluminium dome mounted with a chrome trim plated section.
Opaline original glass shield. Excellent...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Chrome, Aluminum
Rare Gilt Brass and Glass Chandelier by Palwa, circa 1960s
By Palwa
Located in Wiesbaden, Hessen
A wonderful mid -century gilt brass and glass chandelier by Palwa, 1960s.
Socket: 6 x E27 for standard screw bulbs.
Category
1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Palwa Chandelier or Pendant Light, Gilt Brass and Crystal Glass, 1960s
By Palme & Walter, Palwa
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A gorgeous and high quality gold-plated brass chandelier or pendant light by Palwa (Palme & Walter), Germany, manufactured in Mid-Century, circa 1960. Hundreds of gilded brass rings with cut-glass crystals in different sizes. A round textured glass disc is mounted at the bottom to cover the bulb fittings and to create a fantastic light effect. An awesome hollywood regency light fixture...
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass
1970 Germany Palwa Tear Drop Chandelier Murano Glass and Brass
By Palwa, Christoph Palme
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Elegant teardrop chandelier made by Venini of clear Murano glass drops mounted on a gilt-brass frame.
Chandelier illuminates beautifully and offers a lot of light. A real eyecatc...
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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Pair of Petite Gilded Brass Pendants, Sciolari Design for Palwa, Germany, 1970s
By Palwa
Located in Aachen, NRW
Beautiful pair of Palwa pendant lights in very good condition- Sciolari design for Palwa (Palme and Walter), Germany, manufactured in 1970s. It’s composed of oval glass "lens" elemen...
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Very Huge Jewel Chandelier Designed by Palwa
By Palwa
Located in Antwerp, BE
Exclusive pendant chandelier by Palwa, Germany. Made of a gilded 24-karat plated brass frame and faceted crystals.
Category
1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Fontana Arte Clear Rose Glass Chandelier Atributed to Pietro Chiesa Italy, 1940s
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
One of kind Fontana Arte horizontal chandelier designed and Manufactured in Italy, 1940s, atributed to Pietro Chiesa, one of the leading glass artists of Italian Art Deco, known for ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
1 of 4 Large Gilt Brass Chandelier, Sciolari Design by Palwa, Germany, 1970s
Located in Aachen, NRW
A wonderful and high-quality gilded chandelier or pendant light fixture by Palwa -Design Sciolari, Germany, 1970s.
It is made of a 24-carat gold-plated brass frame decorated with ind...
Category
1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Gold Plate, Brass
"Kanji" Blown Glass Thin Pendant Lamp Designed by Denis Guidone for FontanaArte
Located in Brooklyn, NY
"Kanji" is a thin pendant lamp, designed by Denis Guidone and manufactured by FontanaArte, made in blown glass with two finishes, transparent smoky gray and frosted white, and structure and handle in black painted metal. It cab be provided with a dimmer and lighting source is 10W LED (2700K, CRI>80, Lumen 1000).
Dimensions:
Ø 12.2", H. 20.2" (lamp) plus 98.4"
"Kanji" is a collection of lighting elements that reinterprets traditional Oriental portable lanterns in a contemporary vision. Available in tabletop and ceiling models, it draws inspiration from Chinese porcelain dating from the Ming dynasty. The hand-blown glass diffuser, in frosted white and translucent smoky gray, is adorned with a pleated surface decoration.
A LED ring runs inside the structure and magically illuminates the diffuser. Evocative of Far East not only as form but also as a name, as "Kanji" are characters of Chinese origin used in Japanese writing in conjunction with the Hiragana and Katakana syllabaries, "Kanji" is designed to be used alone or in pairs, with each form amplifying the aesthetic power of the other.
Denis Guidone studied architecture at the Politecnico di Milano and at FAUP in Oporto. He won numerous international awards, including the IDA Design Award in Los Angeles. He was also given the Bruno Munari Prize by Gillo...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Petite Crystal Glass Waterfall Chandelier, Palwa Leuchten, Germany, 1960s
By Palwa
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A beautiful 3-tiered brass and crystal glass chandelier made by Palwa Leuchten, Germany, 1960s. The chandelier requires three European E14 candelabra bulbs, each up to 40 watts. It i...
Category
1960s German Hollywood Regency Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Gold Plate, Metal, Brass
Roberto Menghi Fontana Arte Globo di Luce Suspension Lamp, Designed 1968
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Designed by Roberto Menghi in 1968 and manufactured by Fontana Arte, the Globo di Luce Suspension Lamp is made from blown glass, chrome and metallic copper finishes which enhances th...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Copper
Crystal Glass "Palwa" Chandelier Around 1970s
By Palwa, Palme & Walter
Located in Wien, AT
Crystal Glass Palwa chandelier around 1970s
Original condition.
Category
1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Fontana Arte Lampara Large Suspension Lamp by Roberto Menghi
Located in Den Haag, NL
Large Bright red Industrial ceiling lamp. Metal base, comes with a Acrylic shade.
Measurements are for the shade only. As on the photo 115 cm hight.
Des...
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1970s Italian Industrial Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Acrylic
Fontana Arte "Pinecone" Blown Glass Pendant Lamp Designed by Paola Navone
Located in Brooklyn, NY
"Pinecone" is a pendant lamp, designed by Paola Navone and manufactured by Fontana Arte, featuring a lampshade in transparent or frosted white blown glass and a metal cage with nickel or gold finish. Its lighting source is 20W LED (2700K, CRI>80, Lumen 2000).
Dimensions:
Ø 9", H 29.1" (lampshade) plus 98.4".
"Pinecone" is a collection of lighting elements characterized by a blown glass diffuser, available in transparent glossy or frosted white colors. The diffuser is manufactured using the ancient technique of caged blown...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Large Gilt Brass Chandelier, Sciolari Design by Palwa, Germany, 1970s
Located in Aachen, NRW
A wonderful and high-quality gilded chandelier by Palwa -Design Sciolari, Germany, 1970s.
It is made of a 24-carat gold-plated brass frame decorated with individual "jewel" like crys...
Category
1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Gold Plate, Brass
Charles Williams Fontana Arte Small Amax Suspension Lamp, 2003
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Designed in 2003 by Charles Williams for Fontana Arte, the Amax suspension lamp is an extra-large interpretation of the Classic FontanaArte lampshade. Amax is a family of suspension ...
Category
Early 2000s Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Chrome, Metal
Large Gilt Brass Chandelier, Sciolari Design by Palwa, Germany, 1970s
Located in Aachen, NRW
A wonderful and high-quality gilded chandelier by Palwa -Design Sciolari, Germany, 1970s.
It is made of a 24-carat gold-plated brass frame decorated with individual "jewel" like crys...
Category
1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Gold Plate, Brass
1970's Gilt Spherical Chandelier Filled with Clear Facet Crystals by Palwa
By Palwa
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
Absolutely beautiful 'gilt' Palwa Germany chandelier in spherical shape and filled with beautiful clear facetted crystals.
Consists six E14 / E17 screw bulbs.Technically 100% and in ...
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1970s German Hollywood Regency Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal
Petite Delicate Gilt Brass Cut-Glass Flower Flush Mount by Palwa, Germany, 1970s
By Palwa
Located in Aachen, NRW
Petite Delicate floral Flush mount with crystal glass and gilded brass parts made by Palwa, Germany, 1970s. Featuring a multitude of crystal glass flow...
Category
1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Fontana Arte "Setareh" Suspension Lamp Designed by Francesco Librizzi
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This is the name of the family of lighting fixtures that Francesco Librizzi, a young Sicilian architect working in Milan, has designed for the first time for FontanaArte. Setareh was...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Marble, Metal
Italian Chandelier Attributed to Pietro Chiesa for Fontana Arte
Located in Firenze, FI
Elegant Italian chandelier 1940s attributed to Pietro Chiesa designed for Fortana Arte.
Four transparent etched glasses with brass structure.
The chandelier has four E14 light source...
Category
1940s Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Glass
1748 Suspension by Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Beautiful and rare suspension model 1748 designed by Max ingrand in 1957 for Fontana Arte. The suspension is made of a free shaped acid frosted glass diffuser with six chiselled glas...
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Antique, Vintage and Contemporary Chandeliers and Pendant Lights
Chandeliers — simple in form, inspired by candelabras and originally made of wood or iron — first made an appearance in early churches. For those wealthy enough to afford them for their homes in the medieval period, a chandelier's suspended lights likely exuded imminent danger, as lit candles served as the light source for fixtures of the era. Things have thankfully changed since then, and antique and vintage chandeliers and pendant lights are popular in many interiors today.
While gas lighting during the late 18th century represented an upgrade for chandeliers — and gas lamps would long inspire Danish architect and pioneering modernist lighting designer Poul Henningsen — it would eventually be replaced with the familiar electric lighting of today.
The key difference between a pendant light and a chandelier is that a pendant incorporates only a single bulb into its design. Don’t mistake this for simplicity, however. An Art Deco–styled homage to Sputnik from Murano glass artisans Giovanni Dalla Fina (note: there is more than one lighting fixture that shares its name with the iconic mid-century-era satellite — see Gino Sarfatti’s design too), with handcrafted decorative elements supported by a chrome frame, is just one stunning example of the elaborate engineering that can be incorporated into every component of a chandelier.
Chandeliers have evolved over time, but their classic elegance has remained unchanged. Not only will the right chandelier prove impressive in a given room, but it can also offer a certain sense of practicality. These fixtures can easily illuminate an entire space, while their elevated position prevents them from creating glare or straining one’s eyes. Certain materials, like glass, can complement naturally lit settings without stealing the show. Brass, on the other hand, can introduce an alluring, warm glow. While LEDs have earned a bad reputation for their perceived harsh bluish lights and a loss of brightness over their life span, the right design choices can help harness their lighting potential and create the perfect mood. A careful approach to lighting can transform your room into a peaceful and cozy nook, ideal for napping, reading or working.
For midsize spaces, a wall light or sconce can pull the room together and get the lighting job done. Perforated steel rings underneath five bands of handspun aluminum support a rich diffusion of light within Alvar Aalto's Beehive pendant light, but if you’re looking to brighten a more modest room, perhaps a minimalist solution is what you’re after. The mid-century modern furniture designer Charlotte Perriand devised her CP-1 wall lamps in the 1960s, in which a repositioning of sheet-metal plates can redirect light as needed.
The versatility and variability of these lighting staples mean that, when it comes to finding something like the perfect chandelier, you’ll never be left hanging. From the whimsical — like the work of Beau & Bien’s Sylvie Maréchal, frequently inspired by her dreams — to the classic beauty of Paul Ferrante's fixtures, there is a style for every room. With designs for pendant lights and chandeliers across eras, colors and materials, you’ll never run out of options to explore on 1stDibs.
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