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Chandeliers and Pendants For Sale
Creator: Fontana Arte
Creator: Palwa
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
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.
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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
1/2 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...
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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Gold Plate, Brass
20th Century Italian Fontana Arte Crystal Glass Ceiling Light by Pietro Chiesa
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A large vintage Art Deco Italian ceiling light, lamp made of handcrafted brass and partially etched, hand blown smoked crystal glass, designed by Pietro Chiesa and produced by Fontana Arte, in good condition. The wires have been renewed. Wear consistent with age and use, circa 1930, Milan, Italy.
Pietro Chiesa was an Italian designer born in 1892, in Milan, Italy and passed away in 1948 Paris, France. Chiesa finished his apprenticeship in the studio of the furniture designer, interior decorator Giovan Battista Gianotti in Milan. Chiesa comes from an artistic family, he opened his own glass making studio, Botega di Pietro Chiesa in 1921 Milan. Chiesa concentrated mainly on designing glass, he treated glass like a valuable material.
Fontana Arte is an Italian lighting and design company founded in 1931, in Milan, Italy. Founded by the two well-known Italian architect and designers Giovanni Ponti...
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Early 20th Century Italian Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Metal, Brass
1960's Gilted Brass & Cut Crystal Glass by Palwa
By Palwa
Located in Amsterdam, NH
An elegant chandelier made in Germany in the 1960s. Multiple gilded brass tier design and asymmetrical cylinders, with cut crystal pendants with beaded...
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Mid-20th Century German Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
1 (of 2) 1970 Germany Palwa Tear Drop Chandelier Murano Glass and Brass
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 eyecatche...
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1970s German Hollywood Regency Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Gold Plate, Brass
1960's Seven-Light Gilt Brass and Crystal Glass Chandelier by Palwa
By Palwa
Located in Amsterdam, NH
This stunning examples of a 1960s Palwa piece comes to you in absolutely dazzling condition. Flawless in appearance, the opulent blend of crystal glass and gilt-brass make this a truly special piece. The seven-light arrangement illuminates the crystal glass work...
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Mid-20th Century German Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
1960s Curved Glass Pendant by Fontana Arte
By Fontana Arte
Located in Amsterdam, NH
Four large glass tinted curved panels with one E27 lightbulb. With gild colored finish. In one of the corners there is a minor chip in the glass, only to be seen if you look for it.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Glass
1950's Brass and Crystal Glass Chandelier by Palwa
By Palwa
Located in Amsterdam, NH
Flamboyant chandelier with beautiful faceted crystals held by gilt brass brass frame. One E27 lightbulb.
Category
Mid-20th Century German Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Fontanaarte "Equatore" Medium 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
Charles Williams Fontana Arte Amax Suspension Lamp, Metal and Polyethylene, 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 ...
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Early 2000s Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Fontana Arte - MAX INGRAND - ” Ceilling Light Modello 1990 - year 1960 - Italy.
By Fontana Arte
Located in Milano, IT
Fontana Arte “1990” ceilling light brass glass aluminium 1960 Italy.
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum, Brass
Gorgeous Mid Century Sputnik Chandelier or Pendant Lamp Dandelion by Palwa 1960s
By Palwa
Located in Munich, DE
Exceptional and elegant Mid-Century Modern Sputnik chandelier or pendant lamp 'Dandelion'. Designed and manufactured by Palwa, Germany, 1960s-1970s.
Executed in 52 x large diamond ...
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Fontana Arte Velo Chandelier Designed by Franco Raggi
By Fontana Arte
Located in Atlanta, GA
Fontana Arte "Velo" Model Chandelier, designed by Franco Raggi, Italy, circa 1990s. We have a pair of these available. The price noted below is for one chandelier. A slim, almost eth...
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1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
1 of 2 Impressive Large Gilt Brass and Crystal Chandelier- Palwa -Germany, 1960s
By Palwa
Located in Aachen, NRW
1 of 2 stunning chandeliers by Palwa (Palme and Walter), Germany, manufactured in the 1960s. Each chandelier is composed of jewel-like glass pieces and brass plates with a Brutalist...
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass
1960's Brass & Crystal Glass Pendant in Style of Palwa
By Palwa
Located in Amsterdam, NH
Petit pendant by Palwa. Consist of a gilded brass frame & rings with crystal Glass “lenses”. It holds one E27 socket and is in excellent condition.
Category
Mid-20th Century German Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Max Ingrand Fontana Arte No 2296 Ceiling Lamp in Glass, Brass and Metal, 1964
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Ceiling lamp no 2296 by Italian grandmaster Max Ingrand for the Milanese glass and lighting company Fontana Arte in Glass, Metal and beautifully patinated polished brass in very good...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, 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 g...
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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Gold Plate, Brass
Stunning Gold-Plated and Cut Crystal Chandelier by Palwa, Germany, circa 1970
By J.L Lobmeyr, Palwa
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
An absolutely stunning midcentury German gilt brass and cut crystal chandelier by Palwa, circa 1965-1975. Perfect for the Hollywood Regency style, there is no better combination than...
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Mid-20th Century German Hollywood Regency Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Max Ingrand ‘2126’ Model 3-Light Ceiling Pendant for Fontana Arte, Italy
Located in Rovereta, SM
Rare three-light ceiling pendant by one of Fontana Arte, Max Ingrand. The ‘Gemme di Cristallo’ ceiling light was designed in 1961 and is comprised of three patinated brass cones with...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum
Petite Gilt Brass and Crystal Glass Encrusted Chandelier by Palwa, Germany 1970s
By Palwa
Located in Aachen, NRW
A wonderful petite 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 wi...
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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass, Gold Plate
"Pinecone" Large Pendant Lamp Designed by Paola Navone for FontanaArte
Located in Brooklyn, NY
"Pinecone" is a large pendant lamp, designed by Paola Navone and manufactured by FontanaArte, with a lampshade in transparent or frosted white blown glass and a metal cage with nicke...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
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 in...
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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Gold Plate, Brass
Gorgeous Large 70s Palwa Brass Ceiling or Wall Lamp with Faceted Crystal Stones
By Palwa
Located in München, DE
Very beautiful 1970s Palwa brass ceiling lamp with faceted crystal stones.
Very high quality workmanship and elegant design,
frame made entirely of brass.
Manufactured by Palwa i...
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1970s German Hollywood Regency Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Petite Delicate Gilt Brass Cut-Glass Flower Flush Mount by Palwa, Germany, 1970s
By Palwa
Located in Aachen, NRW
Delicate floral chandelier with crystal glass and gilded brass parts made by Palwa, Germany, 1970s. Featuring a multitude of crystal glass flowers.
Measures: Diameter 24" x 61 cm
S...
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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Pair of Rare Heavy Cut Glass and Strass Chandeliers by Palwa, circa 1960s
By Palwa
Located in Wiesbaden, Hessen
A very rare model of three-tiered six-light glass chandeliers by Palwa, circa 1960s.
The fixtures are made of silver color patinated and heavy triangular glass rods and strass - prism.
Floodlight prisms give this chandelier a striking shape; only selected triangular poles were used for the chandelier in this series.
The strass pearl necklaces bring sparkling spectral reflections.
The large prisms...
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Fontana Arte "Setareh" Small Pendant Lamp Designed by Francesco Librizzi
Located in Brooklyn, NY
"Setareh" is a small pendant lamp, designed by Francesco Librizzi and manufactured by FontanaArte, featuring a structure in gold or chromed metal and a sph...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Gold, Chrome
Sputnik Cut-Glass Chandelier by Fontana Arte, 1960s
By Fontana Arte
Located in Rome, IT
Fontana Arte sputnik chandelier. Chrome frame with green colored cut-glass.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Cut Glass
"Flute Magnum" Glass and Aluminum Pendant Lamp by Franco Raggi for FontanaArte
Located in Brooklyn, NY
"Flute Magnum" is a pendant lamp, designed by Franco Raggi and manufactured by FontanaArte, with a transparent borosilicate glass diffuser, a reflector in polished chromed aluminum a...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum, Chrome
1970's Gilt Brass & Crystal Glass Chandelier in Style of Palwa
By Palwa
Located in Amsterdam, NH
Flamboyant chandelier with beatiful faceted crystals held by gilt brass brass frame. Five E14 lightbulbs.
Please note that we have more chandeliers and scones in similar style and i...
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Mid-20th Century German Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Neoclassical Glass Wood Chandelier by Pietro Chiesa for Fontana Arte Italy 1930s
Located in Vienna, AT
A modern neoclassical beautiful chandelier designed by Pietro Chiesa for Fontana Arte Milan and manufactured in the 1930s
The central body with 6 arms is made of white lacquered wood. The crowns of the 6 frames are made of white lacquered molded metal.
The chandelier has a round glass shade...
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1830s Italian Neoclassical Revival Antique Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Glass, Wood
Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte Thick Glass Sconces, Italy, 1960
Located in Vienna, AT
Rare pair of Max Ingrand, etched thick glass sconces, Italy, 1960.
Formidable, beautiful pair of deep-beveled oval wall lamps in etched inverted ...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
1960 Germany Palwa Hollywood Regency Crystal & Gilt Brass Chandelier
By Palwa
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Glamorous chandelier made of a 24-carat gold-plated brass frame with crystal pearlss.
Manufactured by Palwa (Palme & Walter), Germany in the 1960s.
Style: Hollywood Regency.
...
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1960s German Hollywood Regency Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass
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 1960s. It’s composed of jewel-like glass pieces and brass plates with a Brutalist relief.
High quality ...
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass
1960 Germany Palwa Orbit Chandelier Crystal & Gilt Brass by Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Elegant Orbit chandelier with cut Swarovski crystals on a gilt-brass frame. The sparkling and glittering Palwa chandeliers are hanging in the Residence of the Empress Marie-Therese o...
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1960s German Hollywood Regency Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Gold Plate, Brass
Max Ingrand Pendant
Located in New York, NY
#2211 pendant by Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte. 4 x colored glass panels, frosted glass tube-shade, brass mounts. 1 x large Edison socket. Removable ceiling plate has been made to cov...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
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 ...
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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Gold Plate, Brass
Suspension Light by Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Suspension light by Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte. Designed and manufactured in Italy, 1959. Glass, brass. Rewired for U.S. junction boxes. Original canopy. Takes six E27 50w maximum ...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Brass and Crystal Pendant Light, Designed by Palwa, Germany, 1970s
By Palwa
Located in Aachen, NRW
A wonderful and high-quality brass chandelier by Palwa, Germany, 1970s.
It is made of a brass frame and many crystals. Great scale and exquisite detail.
The lamp takes 6 x E14 (s...
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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass
1960s Gilt Brass and Crystal Glass Chandelier by Palwa
By Palwa
Located in Amsterdam, NH
This special and stunning chandelier by Palwa has handcrafted gilt brass rings encrusted with crystal glass, circa 1960s. It holds nine E14 lightbulbs.
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Delicate Gilt Brass Crystal-Glass Flower Chandelier by Palwa, Germany, 1970s
By Palwa
Located in Aachen, NRW
Delicate floral chandelier with crystal glass and gilded brass parts made by Palwa, Germany, 1970s. Featuring a multitude of crystal glass flowers...
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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Palwa 18" Sunburst Ball Chandelier Crystal & Gold-Plated Brass, Germany 1960s
By Christoph Palme, Palwa
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Enchanting sunburst ball chandelier with sparkling stars for infinity. Swarovski crystals placed on gold-plated sun rays explode between pulsating sun discs studded with crystals of ...
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Gold Plate, Brass
Palwa Chandelier, Gilt Brass and Amber Tone Glass, 1960s
By Palwa
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A wonderful and rare version of a gold-plated brass chandelier with amber tone crystal glass pieces by Palwa, Germany, manufactured in Mid-Century, circa 1970 (1960s-1970s). It has s...
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1960s German Hollywood Regency Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass
1950's Glass & Brass Plated Steel Chandelier Attributed to Palwa
By Palwa
Located in Amsterdam, NH
Stunning chandelier consists of five tiers of rectangle shaped glass crystals and top tier with unique cut crystals held by gold plated brass frame. Three E14 light bulbs.
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Mid-20th Century German Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Glass
Model 2054 Ceiling Light by Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Model 2054 ceiling light by Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte. Designed and manufactured in Italy, 1956. Nickel-plated brass, curved, satin and ground crystal. Rewired for U.S. standards....
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass, Nickel
Huge Brass and Crystal Flush Mount Light, Designed by Palwa, Germany, 1970s
By Palwa
Located in Aachen, NRW
A wonderful and high-quality brass Flush mount light by Palwa, Germany, 1970s.
It is made of a brass frame and many crystals. Great scale and exquisite detail. Handmade.
The lamp...
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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Palwa Bunch of Flowers Chandelier, Gilt Brass and Faceted Crystals, 1970s
By Palwa
Located in Vienna, AT
A beautiful handcrafted floral chandelier, manufactured in the 1970s by Palwa Germany. Made of gold-plated brass with faceted crystal glass flower petals. Has eight light sources. In...
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Dahlia Chandelier by Max Ingrand, Fontana Arte, Italy, circa 1955
Located in New York, NY
Chandelier composed of sixteen translucent green and amber glass “petals” mounted to a radial brass structure, suspended from three rods and matching canopy. Fontana Arte model number 1563. Literature: Franco Deboni’s Fontana Arte...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Hotel Ballroom "Snowball" Sputnik Palwa Chandelier, Germany, 1960s
By Palwa
Located in Nuernberg, DE
This stunning large and glamorous chandelier came from the Ball Room of the Hotel Deutscher Hof, in Nuremberg, Germany. It is in very good condition and requires fourteen European E1...
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Chrome
1960's Brass & 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
Glass
Delicate Gilt Brass Cut-Glass Flower Chandelier by Palwa, Germany, 1970s
By Palwa
Located in Aachen, NRW
Delicate floral chandelier with crystal glass and gilded brass parts made by Palwa, Germany, 1970s. Featuring a multitude of crystal glass flowers.
Measures: Diameter 24" x 61 cm
S...
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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Mid-Century Modern Brass and Glass Candelabra Holder for Fontana Arte
By Fontana Arte
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century Modern brass and glass candelabra holder for Fontana Arte.
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Palwa Golden Brass and Crystal Chandelier, circa 1960
By Palwa
Located in Vienna, AT
Rare rectangular chandelier from brass and glass by Palwa, Germany
Delicate ceiling light in good, refurbished condition (it has been professionally cleaned, rewired) and holds 4 ...
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass
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 nicke...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
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...
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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Gold Plate, Brass
Gio Ponti Fontana Arte 0024 Suspension Lamp in Glass and Brass, Designed in 1932
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Designed by Gio Ponti and manufactured by Fontana Arte, the 0024 suspension lamp was designed in 1932 and made from transparent tempered glass discs, tubular sandblasted glass diffuser and a chrome-plated brass frame with canopy and all frame trim in chromed.
The lamp features a series of horizontal discs in clear tempered glass for a true light...
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1930s Italian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Fontana Arte Ceiling Light Brass Glass, 1940, Italy
By Fontana Arte
Located in Milano, IT
Fontana Arte ceiling light brass glass, 1940, Italy.
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1940s Italian Other Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Glass
Antique, Vintage and Contemporary Chandeliers and Pendant Lights
Chandeliers — simple in form, inspired by candelabras and originally made of wood or iron — first made an appearance in early churches. For those wealthy enough to afford them for their homes in the medieval period, a chandelier's suspended lights likely exuded imminent danger, as lit candles served as the light source for fixtures of the era. Things have thankfully changed since then, and antique and vintage chandeliers and pendant lights are popular in many interiors today.
While gas lighting during the late 18th century represented an upgrade for chandeliers — and gas lamps would long inspire Danish architect and pioneering modernist lighting designer Poul Henningsen — it would eventually be replaced with the familiar electric lighting of today.
The key difference between a pendant light and a chandelier is that a pendant incorporates only a single bulb into its design. Don’t mistake this for simplicity, however. An Art Deco–styled homage to Sputnik from Murano glass artisans Giovanni Dalla Fina (note: there is more than one lighting fixture that shares its name with the iconic mid-century-era satellite — see Gino Sarfatti’s design too), with handcrafted decorative elements supported by a chrome frame, is just one stunning example of the elaborate engineering that can be incorporated into every component of a chandelier.
Chandeliers have evolved over time, but their classic elegance has remained unchanged. Not only will the right chandelier prove impressive in a given room, but it can also offer a certain sense of practicality. These fixtures can easily illuminate an entire space, while their elevated position prevents them from creating glare or straining one’s eyes. Certain materials, like glass, can complement naturally lit settings without stealing the show. Brass, on the other hand, can introduce an alluring, warm glow. While LEDs have earned a bad reputation for their perceived harsh bluish lights and a loss of brightness over their life span, the right design choices can help harness their lighting potential and create the perfect mood. A careful approach to lighting can transform your room into a peaceful and cozy nook, ideal for napping, reading or working.
For midsize spaces, a wall light or sconce can pull the room together and get the lighting job done. Perforated steel rings underneath five bands of handspun aluminum support a rich diffusion of light within Alvar Aalto's Beehive pendant light, but if you’re looking to brighten a more modest room, perhaps a minimalist solution is what you’re after. The mid-century modern furniture designer Charlotte Perriand devised her CP-1 wall lamps in the 1960s, in which a repositioning of sheet-metal plates can redirect light as needed.
The versatility and variability of these lighting staples mean that, when it comes to finding something like the perfect chandelier, you’ll never be left hanging. From the whimsical — like the work of Beau & Bien’s Sylvie Maréchal, frequently inspired by her dreams — to the classic beauty of Paul Ferrante's fixtures, there is a style for every room. With designs for pendant lights and chandeliers across eras, colors and materials, you’ll never run out of options to explore on 1stDibs.
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