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Chandeliers and Pendants For Sale
Creator: Fontana Arte
Creator: Palwa
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...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte Pendant Light Model 2409
Located in New York, NY
Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte pendant or suspension light model 2409 consisting of dome-shaped brass shade and a thick polished clear crystal glass diffuser held by three brass bracke...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
1960's, Glass and Brass Pendant by Fontana Arte
By Fontana Arte
Located in Amsterdam, NH
This is an exceptional example of artistic lighting design. The attention to detail and subtle touches make this a special light. The glass plates ar...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Roberto Menghi Fontana Arte Small 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
Palwa 22" Snowball Chandelier Crystal & Nickel, Germany 1960s
By Palwa
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Glamorous snowball chandelier with crystal glass shades and a high quality nickel base. Chandelier illuminates beautifully and offers a lot of light. Gem from the time. With this lig...
Category
1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Metal, Nickel
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
Ceiling Light by Fontana Arte
By Fontana Arte
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Suspension light by Fontana Arte. Designed and Manufactured in Italy, circa the 1950s. Clear sandblasted glass shade with aged brass framing. Suspended by a brass chain and custom ca...
Category
1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Steel, Brass
Dahlia Chandelier Mod. 1563A by Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte, Italy, 1950
Located in Brussels, BE
Dahlia chandelier mod. 1563A by Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte, Italy, 1950.
The Dahlia Chandelier is one of the most iconic pieces from the Fontana Arte archive. Designed in the mid ...
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Petite Delicate Gilt Brass Cut-Glass Flower Flush Mount by Palwa, Germany, 1970s
By Palwa
Located in Aachen, NRW
Delicate floral Flush mount light with crystal glass and gilded brass parts made by Palwa, Germany, 1970s. Featuring a multitude of crystal gl...
Category
1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass
1960 Germany Palwa Chandelier Murano Glass Teardrops & Gilt-Brass
By Palwa
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Elegant chandelier with a gold-plated brass frame and Murano glass teardrops. These lamps have an incomparable unique character. A touch of luxury fills the room.
Manufacturer: Palw...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Gold Plate, Brass
1 of 2 Large Brass and Crystal Glass Pendant by Sische, Germany, 1970s
By Palwa
Located in Aachen, NRW
A wonderful large and high-quality gilded chandelier/pendant light fixture by Sische, Germany, 1970s
It is made of a brass frame decorated with 6 crystal glasses.
The lamp takes 6 s...
Category
1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Palwa Gold Brass Crystal Glass Chandelier, Germany, 1960
By Palwa
Located in Vienna, AT
Large 20" crystal glass encrusted gilt brass chandelier, Germany 1960
Very well preserved chandelier, handcrafted, consisting of gilded brass with crystal glass varying in size. I...
Category
1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
"Equatore" Small Pendant Lamp by Gabriele & Oscar Buratti for Fontana Arte
Located in Brooklyn, NY
"Equatore" is a small pendant lamp, designed by Gabriele & Oscar Buratti and manufactured by Fontana Arte, made in glass and metal and is part of a collection including table, floor ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Max Ingrand Fontana Arte N 4 Chandeliers Metal Crome Glass 1950 Italy
By Fontana Arte
Located in Milano, IT
Fontana Arte chandeliers.
Category
1950s Italian Other Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Glass
Signed Palwa Mid-Century Chandelier Gilt Brass Crystal Glass 1960 Op Art Pop Art
Located in Nierstein am Rhein, DE
Gilt brass metal and crystal glass chandelier made by Palwa, Germany circa 1960-1970. The chain-hanging length-adjustable pendant lamp has a gilt brass metal construction in Op Art Pop Art Look with beveled crystals glass discs within rings and is signed with the still remaining Palwa company paper label in the canopy. It takes one E27 European standard screw bulb to illuminate, we recommend LED bulbs which produce no heat. The wiring is perfect so it is fine working and ready to use. The total length is 67 cm / 26.38 inches, chain length 17 cm / 6.69 inches, body height 34 cm / 13.39 inches and the width is 17 cm / 6.69 inches. The beautiful chandelier stays in very good original vintage condition, minor wear consistent with age and use. Typical for German first class lighting...
Category
1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass
1960s Brass and Crystal Glass Pendant by Palwa
By Palwa
Located in Amsterdam, NH
Petit pendant by Palwa. Consist of a gilded brass frame and crystal Glass “lenses”. It holds one E27 socket and authenticity is guaranteed with the original Palwa sticker still in pl...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Italian Mid Century Lantern or Pendant Lamp by Pietro Chiesa for Fontana Arte
Located in Traversetolo, IT
A beautiful Italian mid-century lantern or pendant lamp by Pietro Chiesa for Fontana Arte, brass, 8mm thick crystals, 1 light E27 format, with great executive quality, the brass seem...
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass
1960's Gilt Brass Filled with Large Faceted Crystals Chandelier by Ernest Palme
By Palwa, Ernest Palme
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
Beautiful high quality gilt brass fixture filled with stunning faceted crystals by Ernest Palme for Palwa Austria.
This chandelier consists six E14 / E17 screw fittings for 110 or 23...
Category
1960s Austrian Hollywood Regency Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Signed Fine Large Palwa Chandelier Gilt Brass Faceted Crystal Glass 1960 Lobmeyr
Located in Nierstein am Rhein, DE
Fine large gilt brass and crystal glass chandelier made by Palwa, Germany, circa 1960. Signed with the company label Palwa inside the canopy the chain-hanging length-adjustable chand...
Category
1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Metal, Brass
Gio Ponti Fontana Arte Glass Brass 1935 Italy
By Fontana Arte
Located in Milano, IT
Fontana Arte chandelier.
Category
1930s Italian Other Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Matti Klenell Fontana Arte Bianca Ceiling Lamp in Blown Glass, Designed 2015
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Designed by Matti Klenell in 2015 and manufactured by Fontana Arte, the Bianca floor lamp is a family of lamps with diffuser in blown glass, comprising of 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
Metal
1970s, Gold-Plated Brass Chandelier with Faceted Crystals Made by Palwa, Germany
By Palwa
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
Beautiful brass gilded chandelier filed with faceted crystals made by Palwa, Germany, 1970.
This chandelier consists out of a gold-plated crown with inside six gold plaited rings...
Category
1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass, Gold Leaf
Pair of Pendants by Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte Model 1933, Italy, 1961
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
A pair of iconic design pendants by Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte, Model 1933, Italy, 1961. Organically shaped double lens cut panels of thick profiled polished Murano glass with san...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Dahlia Chandelier Model '1563' by Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte, Italy, c.1954
Located in London, GB
One of the most iconic pieces from the Fontana Arte archive, the 'Dahlia' chandelier, designed in the mid 1950s, continues to impress some 70 years later. Designed by Max Ingrand, (t...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Spectacular Backlit Mirror Gilded Brass and Crystal Glass by Palwa, Germany
By Palwa
Located in Aachen, NRW
A wonderful and high quality gilded wall mirror by Palwa (Palme & Walter), Germany, 1970s
It is made of a 24-carat gold-plated brass frame decorated with hundreds of cut crystal gla...
Category
1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Gold Plate, Brass
Gilt Brass and Crystal 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 ...
Category
1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Gold Plate, Brass
Palwa Germany Six Candlestick Brass Pendant with Clear Austrian Crystals
By Palwa
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Palwa of Germany gilt brass and austrian clear crystal hanging pendant, 1960s. Featuring a round gilt brass ring with six candlesticks and three level...
Category
1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Art Deco Fontana Arte Pendant Lamp Lantern Blue Glass Brass, Italy, 1940
By Fontana Arte
Located in Vienna, AT
Rare, documented glass lantern by Fontana Arte, circa 1940
Stunning large blue glass lantern with etched rhombus pattern and fine brass work. This handmade piece is lovely to see ...
Category
1940s Italian Art Deco Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Large Gilt Brass and Crystal Chandelier, by Palwa, Germany, 1970s
Located in Aachen, NRW
A wonderful and high-quality gilded chandelier or pendant light fixture by Palwa, Germany, 1970s.
It is made of a brass frame decorated with individual "jewel" like crystals. Mult...
Category
1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Gold Plate, Brass
Gilt Brass and Crystal Glass Encrusted Chandeliers by Palwa, Germany, 1970s
By Palwa
Located in Aachen, NRW
A wonderful and high-quality gilded chandelier/pendant light fixture by Palwa (Palme & Walter), Germany, 1970s
It is made of a 24-carat gold-plated brass frame decorated with hund...
Category
1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Gold Plate, Brass
1960 Germany Ernst Palme Floral Flush Mount Chandelier Glass & Brass
By Ernst Palme, Palwa
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Elegant flush mount chandelier with overlapping clear crystal glass flowers on a golden brass frame. Rare design. Chandelier illuminates beautifully and offers a lot of light. Gem fr...
Category
1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Huge Gilt Brass and Crystal 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. Large size of cr...
Category
1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Gold Plate, Brass
1 (of 2) 1960 Germany Palwa Chandelier Crystal & Gilt Brass by Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Glamorous multi-tiered bubble chandelier is made of a 24-carat gold-plated brass frame with crystal prisms and gilt brass rings. Designed in the 1960s by Gaetano Sciolari. Manufactur...
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1960s German Hollywood Regency Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Gold Plate, Brass
1970 Germany Palwa Bubble Chandelier Swarovski Crystal & 24k Gilded Brass
By Palwa
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Elegant large and very impressive chandelier made of 24-karat gold-plated brass and hand polished crystal. Chandelier illuminates beautifully and offers a lot of light. Gem from the ...
Category
1960s German Hollywood Regency Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Large Palwa Flushmount Chandelier Gilt Brass Flower Bouquet Crystal Glass, 1960s
By Palwa
Located in Nierstein am Rhein, DE
This is no.2 of 3 available.
Large round gilt brass metal crystal glass floral flush mount chandelier made by Palwa, Germany, circa 1960-1970, documented in the Palwa sales catalog, ...
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Suspension Light by Fontana Arte
By Fontana Arte
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Suspension light by Fontana Arte. Designed and manufactured in Italy, circa 1960s. Satin glass diffuser, satin nickel hardware. Custom...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Nickel
Fontana Arte Murano Clear Cut Glass Star Lantern, Italy, 1950s
By Fontana Arte
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
Rare and exceptional hand blown Murano ultra clear cut glass pendant or lantern by Fontana Arte, Italy, 1950s. This fixture is composed by six beveled glass panels with elegant cut p...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Fontana Arte Chandelier in Glass and Chrome, 04 Zero Quatro
Located in London, GB
Spherical shaped glass chandelier designed by O4 (Zero Quattro) with Fontana Arte, Milano, Italy in the 1960's. Twelve of the glass segments are arched to create this ball shape when each is attached to the chrome frame. The chipped edges of the Verde Nilo colour crystal glass...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Chrome
1960 Germany Palwa Sputnik Chandelier Crystal & Gilt Brass by Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Elegant Sputnik chandelier with crystal glasses suspended in gold-plated brass circles designed by Gaetano Sciolari. Chandelier illumin...
Category
1960s German Hollywood Regency Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Gold Plate, Brass
Fontana Arte "Pinecone" Blown Glass Small Pendant Lamp Designed by Paola Navone
Located in Brooklyn, NY
"Pinecone" is a small pendant lamp, designed by Paola Navone and manufactured by FontanaArte, featuring a lampshade in transparent or frosted white blown glass and a metal cage with nickel or gold finish. It can be provided with a dimmer and lighting source is 1 x max 116W 230V E27 (HA, FL, LED).
Dimensions:
Ø 11.8", H. 14.2" (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 Filled with Large Faceted Crystals Chandelier by Ernest Palme
By Ernest Palme, Palwa
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
Beautiful and large high quality gilt brass fixture filled with stunning faceted crystals by Ernest Palme for Palwa Austria.
This chandelier consists six E14 / E17 screw fittings for...
Category
1960s Austrian Hollywood Regency Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Palwa Gold Brass Crystal Glass Lamp Chandelier, Germany, 1960
By Palwa
Located in Vienna, AT
Large crystal glass encrusted gilt brass chandelier, Germany 1960
Very well preserved large 25.6" chandelier, handcrafted, consisting of gilded brass rings and cages encrusted with crystal glass varying in size and form. It holds 11 bulbs each (3x e14 with 40W max), 7 with e26/27 with 60W max). It is in excellent condition and has been professionally cleaned, the main cord has been rewired. We can customize the length if required. Provenance: It derives from an estate (villa) in Vienna.
Dimensions are: 25.6" (diameter) 19.5" height (chandelier only...
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
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Brass
1960's Brass and Murano Glass Pendant by Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte
Located in Amsterdam, NH
Very elegant 1960's pendant by Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte, Model 1933, from the Micro series.
The iconic double lens cut panels of thick (2cm) profiled polished Murano glass with...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
1960s Glass and Chrome Pendant by Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte
Located in Amsterdam, NH
Classic drop-shaped pendant designed by Max Ingrand.
Two thick and heavy glass panels with frosted glass center to diffuse the single E14 lightbulb.
We als have one with brown/yello...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Chrome
Pietro Chiesa Mid-century Italian Glass and Brass Chandelier by Fontana Arte
Located in Puglia, Puglia
This midcentury glass and brass chandelier was designed by Pietro Chiesa for Fontana Arte in the 1940s.
The Italian Art Deco d...
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1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Crystal Glass and Gilt Brass Seven-Light Chandelier by Palwa
By Palwa
Located in Barntrup, DE
This impressive seven-tier chandelier by Palwa, manufacturer Palme & Walter, Germany, 1960s, features a gilded brass frame with 208 (+3 reserve) teardrop-shaped crystal glass prisms ...
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass
Huge Crystal and Gilt Brass Chandelier by Palwa, circa 1960s
By Palwa
Located in Wiesbaden, Hessen
Huge mid - century brutalist style gilt brass and crystal chandelier by Palwa, Germany, circa 1960s.
Socket: x e14 for standard screw bulbs.
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Fontana Arte Mid-Century Modern Italian Chandelier by Max Ingrand, 1950s
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Chandelier attributed to Max Igrand for Fontana Arte, Italy, circa 1950s. Cast brass and curved crystal. Two large curved etched glass lampshades mounted on a brass frame, at first g...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Italian Mid-Century Modern Milk Glass Pendant by Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte
Located in New York, NY
A Timeless Italian Mid-Century Modern mold blown glass pendant / chandelier or lantern in the form of a teardrop by Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte. The piece is elegantly blown into se...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Glass, Blown Glass
Chandelier Art Glass & Steel by 04 Zero Quattro for Fontana Arte, Italy, 1970s
Located in Rome, IT
Curved Art glass and steel chandelier pendant by O4 (Zero Quattro) edited by Fontana Arte, Milano, Italy in the 1970s. The chandelier is composed of 9 glass and features 4 lights, th...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Chrome, Steel
Beautiful German Vintage Gold-Plated Chandelier Flush Mount, 1960s
By Palwa
Located in Berlin, DE
Beautiful gold-plated brass and crystal glass by Palwa (Palme and Walter).
Germany, 1960s.
Category
1960s German Hollywood Regency Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Fontana Arte Chandelier Brass Glass 1960 Italy
By Fontana Arte
Located in Milano, IT
Fontana Arte.
Category
1960s Italian Other Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Petite Brass and Crystal Glass Pendant by Sische, Germany, 1970s
By Palwa
Located in Aachen, NRW
A wonderful petite and high-quality gilded chandelier/pendant light fixture by Sische, Germany, 1970s
It is made of a brass frame decorated with 4 crystal glasses.
The lamp takes...
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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Fontana Arte Uovo Outdoor Lamp in Opaline White Polyethylene, Designed in 2008
By Fontana Arte
Located in Brooklyn, NY
From the archives of Fontana Arte, the uovo outdoor lamp is made in opaline white polyethylene and designed in 2008. This outdoor version has a diffuser in opaline white polyethylene...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Opaline Glass
1970 Germany Palwa Tear Drop Chandelier Murano Glass & Gilt-Brass
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Elegant teardrop chandelier made by Venini of transparent Murano glass drops mounted on a gilded brass frame with golden leafs. Chandelier illuminates beautifully and offers a lot of...
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1970s German Hollywood Regency Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Gold Plate, Brass
Suspension Lamp in Glass and Steel Produced by Fontana Arte, 1960s
By Fontana Arte
Located in taranto, IT
Just give it a nice clean and a polished steel, then enjoy this extraordinary masterpiece of Fontana Arte, with three lights, consisting of a central body and three diffusers, each w...
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1960s Italian Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Steel
Pair of Beautiful German Vintage Gold-Plated Chandeliers Flush Mounts, 1960s
By Palwa
Located in Berlin, DE
Beautiful gold-plated brass and crystal glass flush mounts.
Germany, 1960s.
Category
1960s German Hollywood Regency Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte Round Crystal and Brass Chandelier, Italy 1950's
Located in New York, NY
Max Ingrand (1908–1969)
A graceful and minimalist chandelier by Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte, with a frosted glass bowl and a large contrasting curved crystal shade, supported by sl...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
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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