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Chandeliers and Pendants For Sale
Creator: Palwa
Creator: Fredrick Ramond
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...
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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
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
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
Art Deco Revival Post Modern Pendant Spotlight Chandelier by Fredrick Ramond
Located in New York, NY
Stunning Post Modern, Art Deco Revival pendant light by noted maker Fredrick Ramond. The chandelier features a thick ( .50 in. ) transparent lucite disk, with graphic black metal har...
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Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Steel
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
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
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
Wonderful and Rare Palwa Bunch of Flowers Chandelier
By Palwa
Located in Munich, DE
Gilt brass and faceted crystals.
Category
1960s German Hollywood Regency Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
1950's Gilt Brass and Crystal Glass Pendant by Palwa
By Palwa
Located in Amsterdam, NH
This is a stunning example of a Palwa 1950s chandelier. Newly wired and given fresh fittings, this pristine example adds a feeling of opulence and glamour to any space. This piece sp...
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Mid-20th Century German Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
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.
Large chandeliers, wall lights a...
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Mid-20th Century German Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Elegant Gold Plated Brass and Crystal Chandelier, 1960s
By Palwa
Located in New York, NY
Chandelier in gold-plated brass with suspended crystals, frame made in Germany for Palwa, Germany 1960's (sticker on frame says "Made in Germany"). A glamourous accent for any room.
Category
1960s German 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
Category
1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass, Gold Plate
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Mid Century 70's Bronze Brass Chandelier by Frederick Ramond
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A thirteen light chandelier with brushed bronze / brass toned metal boxed shades and square smoked lucite inserts to the top of each side of the boxes . Having up and down lighting a...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
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, Brass, Gold Plate
1960 Germany Palwa Petite Bubble Chandelier Crystal Glass & Gilt Brass
By Palwa
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Petite gilt brass chandelier with faceted Swarovski crystals. Manufactured by Palwa, Germany in the 1960s.
Lighting: takes one small Edison E14 base screw bulb.
Wattage: we recomm...
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1960s German Hollywood Regency Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, 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
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
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
1970 Germany Palwa Bubble Chandelier Swarovski Crystal & 24k Gilt Brass
By Palwa
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Glamorous crystal chandelier made of a 24-carat gold-plated brass frame with crystal prisms and gilt brass rings designed by Christoph Palme. Chandelier illuminates beautifully and o...
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1960s German Hollywood Regency Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass, Gold Plate
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 Chandelier, Gilded Brass and Amber Tone Glass, 1960s
By Palwa
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A wonderful and rare version of a gilt brass hollywood regency chandelier with amber tone glass crystal balls by Palwa (Palme & Walter), Germany, manufactured in Mid-Century, circa 1...
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Gold Plate, Brass
1970 Germany Palwa Tear Drop Chandelier Murano Glass and Silver Brass
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Elegant teardrop chandelier made by Venini of transparent Murano glass drops mounted on a silver plated brass frame with silver leafs.
Chandelier illuminates beautifully and offers...
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1970s German Hollywood Regency Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Silver Plate, Chrome
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
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
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
Petite Gilded Brass and Glass Chandelier Lamp by Palwa, 1970
Located in Vienna, AT
Delicate Palwa light composed of jewel-like circular and rectangular glass pieces and grained brass plates in excellent condition. The chandelier has been professionally cleaned/poli...
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1960s German Hollywood Regency Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Gilded Brass and Cut Crystal Chandelier by Palwa, Austria, 1960s
By Palwa
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Hollywood Regency small gilded brass chandelier with cut crystal pendants. The geometric design features a series of alternating shapes: ovals, diamond...
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1960s Austrian Hollywood Regency Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, 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
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
1960 Germany Palwa Tendril Ribbon Chandelier Crystal Glass & Gilt-Brass
By Palwa
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Elegant chandelier with tendril twisted glass and gold-plated brass ribbons designed by Christoph Palme.
The sparkling and glittering Palwa chandeliers are hanging in the Residence...
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1960s German Hollywood Regency Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Palwa Chandelier Golden Brass and Crystal Column Ceiling Lamp, 1960
By Palwa
Located in Vienna, AT
One of a kind 49" column light from brass and glass, Palwa, Germany
Delicate and rare column style ceiling light by Palwa, Germany. This fixture has been handcrafted and has a dr...
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Glamorous Palwa Gilded Brass and Glass Jewel Chandelier
By Palwa
Located in Berlin, BE
Glamorous gilded brass and glass chandelier. Glass parts look like huge jewels. Fantastic quality and very good condition.
To be on the the safe side, the lamp should be checked loc...
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass, Gold Plate
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
1960s Palwa Six-Light Crystal Cut-Glass and Gilt Brass Chandelier
By Palwa
Located in Amsterdam, NH
Elegant chandelier with jewel-like crystal glass and gilt brass rings by Palwa. 40 large round crystal glass ornaments and 5 small glass ones ar...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern 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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