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Chandeliers and Pendants For Sale
Creator: Palwa
Creator: Fredrick Ramond
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 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
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
Lovely Large Gilt Brass and Crystal Chandelier by Palwa, circa 1970s
By Palwa
Located in Wiesbaden, Hessen
A wonderful midcentury gilt brass and crystal chandelier by Palwa, Germany, circa 1970s.
A highest quality light fixture made of 24-karat gilt brass and big a Swarovski crystal piec...
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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Golden Gilded Brass and Crystal Glass Chandelier by Palwa, Germany, 1960s
By Palwa
Located in Hagenbach, DE
An extraordinary chandelier by Palwa made in Germany in the 1960s. The lamp has a very elegant design. It is made in the period of Hollywood Regency. Round golden gilded brass body w...
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1960s German Hollywood Regency Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Palwa Chandelier, Gilded Brass and Faceted Crystal, 1960s
By Palwa
Located in Rijssen, NL
Wonderful pair of gilded brass and faceted crystal chandeliers by Palwa, Germany, manufactured in midcentury. Minimalistic design executed with a taste for excellence in craftsmanshi...
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
1960's Gilted Brass & Cut Crystal Glass by Palwa
By Palwa
Located in Amsterdam, NH
An elegant chandelier by Palwa 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 Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
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
1960s Gilded Brass and Faceted Crystal Palwa Chandelier
By Palwa
Located in Amsterdam, NH
A beautiful five chandelier made by Palwa, Germany, circa 1960. The chandelier has 5 gilt brass metal rings with in total 98 crystal glass teardrop, hand cut faceted crystal large an...
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Monumental Palwa Gilt Sunburst Crystal Flower 15-Light Flush Mount Chandelier
By Palwa
Located in Coimbra, PT
Stunning gigantic high quality luxury gold-plated brass chandelier. Very shiny with fabulous mirror effect and sparkling countless beautiful handcut faceted crystals in the shape of ...
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Mid-20th Century German Hollywood Regency Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Glamorous Petite Vintage Palwa Chandelier
By Palwa
Located in New York, NY
Glamorous petite vintage Palwa chandelier. It has 3 candelabra sockets and is in excellent condition with minimum wear that is consistent with its age and use.
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass, Metal
Petite Gilded Brass Pendant by Christoph Palme, Germany, 1970s
By Palwa
Located in Aachen, NRW
Christoph Palme pendant light in very good condition-, Germany, manufactured in the 1970s. It’s composed of crystal glass elements enclosed in a gilded brass frame.
One standard bul...
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass
1 (of 2) 1960 Germany Palwa Chandelier Glass Rods & Gilt Brass
By Palwa
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Elegant gilt-brass and smoked crystal glass rods pendant lamp designed by Christoph Palme. Chandelier illuminates beautifully and offers a lot of light. Manufactured by Palwa (Palme ...
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass
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 8 crystal glasses.
The lamp takes ...
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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, 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
Very Rare and Beautiful Gold-Plated Chandelier by Palwa, 1960s
By Palwa
Located in Berlin, DE
Very beautiful gold-plated chandelier in the form of palm leaves by Palwa (Palme & Walter).
Germany, 1960s.
Measures: Diameter 16 In, height (body) 16 In; with six lamp sockets.
Category
1960s German Hollywood Regency Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Gilt Brass and Crystal Glass Encrusted Chandelier by Palwa, Germany, 1970s
By Palwa
Located in Aachen, NRW
A wonderful and high quality gilded chandelier / flushmount light fixture by Palwa (Palme & Walter), 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
Large Gold Palwa Gilt Brass and Crystal Chandelier, Germany, 1970s
By Palwa
Located in Antwerp, BE
Vintage 1970s chandelier by Palwa, Germany. Six-tiered crystals and gilt brass.
Lit by 8 bulbs, mint condition.
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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Palwa Brass and Glass Chandelier Lamp Gold Finish, Germany 1960
By Palwa
Located in Vienna, AT
Large 20" Palwa chandelier, refurbished and rewired, Germany 1960
Stunning 20" (diameter) gold-plated chandelier by Palwa. With a taste for excellence in both craftsmanship and styl...
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass, Gold
Extraordinary Geometric Crystal Glass Chandelier by Palwa, Germany, 1960s
By Palwa
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Amazing chandelier made in the 1960s by Palwa. Chrystal glasses with 24k gold plated body.
The light requires E14 light bulbs. Very good vintag...
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass
20th Century Guilded Crystal Brass Chandelier by Palwa Large Pendant Lamp
By Palwa
Located in Vienna, AT
20th century gilded crystal brass chandelier by the German manufacturer Palwa. A masterpiece of artful German craftsmanship suitable as dining room pendant, bedroom pendant...
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1980s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass
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 Brutalist relief.
Sockets: ...
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, 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
1960 Germany Palwa Chandelier Crystal Rods & Gilt Brass by Christoph Palme
By Palwa
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Elegant chandelier with crystal rods on a gilt brass frame designed by Christoph Palme. Chandelier illuminates beautifully and offers a lot of light. Gem from the time. With this lig...
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, 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...
Category
1960s German Mid-Century Modern 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
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, Gold Plate, Brass
Pair of Ceiling Lights by Fredrick Ramond, USA, 1987
Located in Jersey City, NJ
Pair of ceiling fixtures designed in 1987 by Fredrick Ramond and signed. They each comprise a horizontal square, black molded acrylic body that has a recessed opening and socket at i...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Monumental Palwa Gilt Sunburst Crystal Flower 15-Light Flush Mount Chandelier
By Palwa
Located in Coimbra, PT
Stunning gigantic high quality luxury gold-plated brass chandelier. Very shiny with fabulous mirror effect and sparkling countless beautiful handcut faceted crystals in the shape of ...
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Mid-20th Century German Hollywood Regency Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Gilt Brass and Glass Chandelier Lamp by Palwa, 1970
Located in Vienna, AT
Delicate Palwa light composed of jewel-like oval glass pieces and gilt brass hardware. The chandelier has been professionally cleaned/polished. It features 8 bulbs with 40W each. Led...
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1970s German Hollywood Regency Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Signed Palwa Chandelier Gilt Brass Murano Crystal Glass Drops 1960s Venini Style
By Palwa
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 chandelier has a gilt brass metal construction with lots of...
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass, Metal
German Vintage Gold-Plated Pendant Light Chandelier, 1960s
By Palwa
Located in Berlin, DE
Beautiful gold-plated brass and crystal glass drops/globes chandelier.
Germany, 1960s.
Height (Body): 12 in
Lamp sockets: 6.
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1960s German Hollywood Regency Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Palwa Crystal Glass Gold Plated Brass Chandeliers Refurbished One of Three, 1960
By Palwa
Located in Vienna, AT
Palwa Crystal Glass Gold Plated Brass Chandeliers Refurbished Lamps, 1960.
We have a total of 3 lamps available. Sold and priced individually.
Measuring 19 inches in diameter the...
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1960s German Hollywood Regency Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Gold, Brass
Golden Gilded Brass and Crystal Glass Chandelier by Palwa, Germany, 1960s
By Palwa
Located in Hagenbach, DE
An extraordinary chandelier by Palwa made in Germany in the 1960s. The lamp has a very elegant design. It is made in the period of Hollywood Regency. Round golden gilded brass body w...
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1960s German Hollywood Regency Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Palwa Chandelier, Nickel Cut Crystal Glass, Germany, 1960s
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A beautiful chandelier by Palwa (Palme & Walter), Germany, manufactured in midcentury, circa 1960.
It is made of a nickel-plated brass frame decorated with chains of cut crystal glas...
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Nickel, 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
Gilt Brass and Crystal Glass Encrusted Chandelier by Palwa, Germany, 1970s
By Palwa
Located in Aachen, NRW
A wonderful and high quality gilded chandelier/Flush mount light fixture by Palwa (Palme & Walter), 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
Very Large Gold-Plated and Cut Glass Chandelier by Palwa, circa 1960s
By Palwa
Located in Wiesbaden, Hessen
A very large and very rare model of midcentury ten-light fixture by Palwa, circa 1960s.
This stunning chandelier is made of gilt brass and 236 large glass rings.
Socket: 10 x e14 f...
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Petite Palwa Pendant, Gilt Brass and Crystal Glass, Germany, 1970s
By Palwa
Located in Aachen, NRW
Petite brass and glass pendant by Palwa (Palme and Walter), Germany, manufactured in the 1970s. It’s composed of oval glass "lens" elements enclosed in brass rings.
High quality a...
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Large Palwa Flush Mount Chandelier Faceted Crystal Glass Steel Lamp 1960s
By Palwa
Located in Nierstein am Rhein, DE
Early and large midcentury Palwa flush mount chandelier or ceiling light, Germany, circa 1960s. The ceiling fixture and the frame are made of brushed stainless steel metal. It has fi...
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Metal, Stainless Steel
1960 Germany Palwa Chandelier Crystal & Gilt Brass by Christoph Palme
By Palwa
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Glamorous crystal chandelier made of a gold-plated brass frame with crystal prisms designed by Christoph Palme. Chandelier illuminates beautifully and offers a lot of light. Gem from...
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1960s German Hollywood Regency Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Golden Gilded Brass and Crystal Glass Chandelier by Palwa, Germany, 1960s
By Palwa
Located in Hagenbach, DE
An extraordinary chandelier by Palwa made in Germany in the 1960s. The lamp has a very elegant design. It is made in the period of Hollywood Regency. Round golden gilded brass body w...
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1960s German Hollywood Regency Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Stunning Set of Haevy Cut Glass and Nickel Chandeliers by Palwa, circa 1960s
By Palwa
Located in Wiesbaden, Hessen
Stunning set of extremely rare three midcentury haevy cut glass and nickeled brass chandeliers by Palwa, Germany, circa 1960s.
The fixtures are made of silver coulor patinated and n...
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1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Nickel, Brass
Brass and Glass Chandelier Gilt, Palwa, circa 1960
By Palwa
Located in Vienna, AT
Palwa chandelier with encrusted diamond crystals, Germany circa 1960-1970
Beautiful 21 inch chandelier from the 1960's by Palwa. Handcrafted and executed with great attention to d...
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Chromed Steel, Art Glass & Lucite Postmodern Pendant Fixture by Fredrick Ramond
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Chromed steel, art glass and Lucite Postmodern pendant fixtureby Fredrick Ramond. Neo-Deco, inspired by the streamline moderne stylings of the...
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1980s French Post-Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Chrome
Gilt Brass and Crystal Glass 4-Tier Chandelier by Palwa, Germany, 1970s
By Palwa
Located in Hagenbach, DE
An extraordinary pendant lamp by Palwa made in Germany in the 1970s. The lamp has a very elegant design. It is made in the period of Hollywood Regency. Round Gilt brass body with one...
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1970s German Hollywood Regency Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Palwa Chandeliers 1 of 3 Gold Brass Glass Lamps Refurbished, 1960
By Palwa
Located in Vienna, AT
1 of 3 Palwa 15" chandeliers Palwa, Germany circa 1960-1970- Sold and priced per piece
Petite gold brass glass chandeliers fully refurbished. Charming 15" gold-plated petite chandel...
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Midcentury Palwa Chandelier Faceted Crystal Glass Germany 1960s
By Palwa
Located in Nierstein am Rhein, DE
A beautiful five tiers crystal glass optical teardrop chandelier made by Palwa, Germany, circa 1960. The chandelier has a hand-cut faceted crystal glass sphere or globe in the center...
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass
Midcentury Jeweled Crystal Chandelier by Palwa 'Palme & Walter', 1960s
By Palwa
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Fabulous 1960s 24-karat gold-plated and crystal glass chandelier by Palwa (Palme & Walter) of Germany.
This is a statement piece that explodes prism light when lit.
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1960s German Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Great Six-Tiered Gilt Brass and Lens Glass Chandelier by Palwa, circa 1970s
By Palwa
Located in Wiesbaden, Hessen
Wonderful midcentury, six-tiered gilt brass chandelier with square lens glasses.
A high quality light fixture in the Hollywood Regency style made by Palwa, Germany, circa 1970s.
Th...
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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...
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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Gold Plate, Brass
Gilt Brass and Crystal Glass Chandelier by Palwa, Germany, 1970s
By Palwa
Located in Hagenbach, DE
An extraordinarry pendant lamp by Palwa made in Germany in the 1970s. The lamp has a very elegant design. It is made in the period of Hollywood Regency. Round Gilt brass body with on...
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1970s German Hollywood Regency Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Gilt Brass and Crystal Glass Chandelier by Palwa, Germany, 1970s
By Palwa
Located in Hagenbach, DE
An extraordinary pendant lamp by Palwa made in Germany in the 1970s. The lamp has a very elegant design. It is made in the period of Hollywood Regency. Round Gilt brass body with one...
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1970s German Hollywood Regency Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Gilt Brass Facet Cut Crystal Glass Chandelier 'Jewel' by Palwa, 1970s, Germany
By Palwa
Located in Munich, DE
Elegant Mid-Century Modern chandelier or pendant lamp 'Jewel'. Designed and Manufactured by Palwa, 1970s, Germany.
Executed in gilt brass, facet cut crystal glass, the chandelier n...
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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Pair of German Crystal Glass and Gold Brass Chandeliers Pendants by Palwa, 1960s
By Palwa
Located in Berlin, DE
Pair of beautiful vintage crystal glass and gold brass pendant lights by Palwa.
Germany, 1960s
Lamp sockets: 1
Measures: H 15 cm
H 90 cm.
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Mid-20th Century German Hollywood Regency Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Gilt Brass Facet Cut Crystal Glass Chandelier by Palwa, 1970s, Germany
By Palwa
Located in Munich, DE
Extremely rare and elegant Mid-Century Modern chandelier or pendant lamp. Manufactured by Palwa, 1970s, Germany.
Executed in gilt brass, facet cut crysta...
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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass
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 Brutalist relief.
Sockets: ...
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Large Palwa Chandelier Op Pop Art Gilt Brass Optical Crystal Glass Discs 1960s
By Palwa
Located in Nierstein am Rhein, DE
Big and precious crystal glass disc chandelier designed and manufactured by Palwa, Germany, circa 1960-1970. The ceiling fixture and the frame are made of gilt metal. The gorgeous Mi...
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1960s German 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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