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Chandeliers and Pendants For Sale
Creator: Gaetano Sciolari
Creator: Palwa
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
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
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
2 Chrome and Brass Chandelier by Gaetano Sciolari, Italy, circa 1970
Located in Geneva, CH
2 identical chrome and brass 9 bulbs chandelier by Gaetano Sciolari, Italy, circa 1970s.
Very good condition. Manufacturer label.
Measures: H 95 x ...
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1970s Italian Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass, Chrome
Rare Pulley Suspension Light by Gaetano Sciolari for Stilnovo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare Pulley suspension light by Gaetano Sciolari for Stilnovo. Designed and manufactured in Italy, circa 1950's. Enameled metal, custom brass ceiling plate, solid brass pulley. Rewir...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass, Metal
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
Sciolari Chandelier
Located in Antwerp, BE
Sciolari chandelier.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass
Stunning 21-Arm Chrome Gaetano Sciolari Chandelier
Located in Buffalo, NY
Large 21-arm chrome Gaetano Sciolari chandelier... stunning design, Classic modernist, polished chrome, hand delivery avail to New York City or anywhere en route from Buffalo, NY. Me...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Chrome
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
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
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
Three Midcentury Chrome and Glass Chandeliers by Sciolari, Italy
Located in Antwerp, BE
Three Italian chrome and Murano glass chandeliers by Sciolari, 1960s-1970s.
Measures: Diameter 55cm.
Height 130 cm.
Eight E14 bulbs.
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
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
Rainbow Crystal Rod and Brass Chandelier or Lantern by Gaetano Sciolari, 1960s
Located in Rome, IT
Stunning 1960s Gaetano Sciolari iridescent glass rod modernist chandeliers with brass frame. Six E 14 light bulbs.
Available also a pair of delicious table lights.
Excellent vintag...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, 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
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 12-Arm Chandelier by Angelo Brotto for Esperiai, Italy, 1960s
Located in Hagenbach, DE
An extraordinary chandelier made in Italy by Angelo Brotto in the 1960s. It is fascinating with its 12 amazing arms. The body is made of full brass and has a very elegant style.
Th...
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
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
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
Brass and Smoked Glass Ceiling Fixture with 9 Lights by Sciolari, Italy 1960s
Located in Jersey City, NJ
Sciolari ceiling fixture has nine lights and comprises panels of bronze smoked glass and brass plated steel and aluminium hardware. Each light is connected by arching brushed brass f...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Modernist Italian Chandelier by Sciolari , Pair Available
Located in Miami, FL
Polished chrome Modernist chandelier By Gaetano Sciolari
Original smoked shades.
Matching wall sconces available stock TB # C156:Image 3 & 4.
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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Chrome
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
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
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
Chandelier in Chrome and Glass by Sciolari, Italy, 1960s
Located in Albano Laziale, Rome/Lazio
Chandelier by Gaetano Sciolari with six arms in chrome and glass. Uses twelve E14 lightbulbs.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Chrome
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
1970s Italian Chandelier by Gaetano Sciolari
Located in New York, NY
Abstract 1970s chandelier designed by Gaetano Sciolari for his Italian family's noted lighting company of the same last name. Polished chrome metal tubes house each bulb and are capp...
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1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
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
Rare Set of Glass and Nickel Light Fixtures by Sciolari, circa 1970s
Located in Wiesbaden, Hessen
Very rare mid-century set of three glass and nickel light fixtures by Sciolar, Italy, circa 1970s.
This high quality pieces are made of many clea...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass, Nickel
Rare Glass and Nickel Chandelier by Sciolari, Italy, circa 1970s
Located in Wiesbaden, Hessen
Rare mid - century glass and nickel chandelier by Sciolari, Italy, circa 1970s.
This high quality piece is made of many clear Murano glass disk hanging on the nickeled brass frame.
...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass, Nickel
Modernist Gaetano Sciolari Sculptural Chandelier with Nine Lights
Located in Coimbra, PT
Original sculptural vintage Gaetano Sciolari polished chrome and brushed aluminum chandelier. Nine-light textured glass diffusers on chrome...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum, Chrome
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
Stunning Large Sciolari Chrome Chandelier, Italy, 1960s
Located in Aachen, NRW
Nine-light brass chandelier in the style of Sciolari.
9 mouth-blown glasses which gives a very beautiful light effect.
The frame is made of chrome metal and aluminum.
High quali...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
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
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
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
Sciolari Midcentury Chrome Metal Chandelier / Pendant Louis Poulsen Like Shades
Located in Lisse, NL
Mid-Century Modern 9 light fixture shades.
Beautifully designed by Gaetano Sciolari in the midcentury era this chromed metal and Italian art glass light fixture will look great in v...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Chrome, Metal
Gorgeous Sciolari Chandelier with Glass Ornaments
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-Century chrome frame chandelier by Gaetano Sciolari. Beautifully decorated with glass globes suspended by thin chains. Six bulbs hang downward.
(Please confirm item location -...
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Chrome
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
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
1960s Italian Modernist Brass Chrome Ceiling Lamp Profili Industria Lampadari
Located in Sherborne, Dorset
A rare 1960s Modernist chandelier by Profili Industria Lampadari, Rome, Italy as part of their 'Modulo Series', with the distinctive radiused square rings that were made in either sa...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Chrome, Brass
Illuminated Sculptures Sciolari Design Modern Art Chandelier
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Illuminated sculptures Sciolari design modern art chandelier.
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Gaetano Sciolari Mid-Century Modern Italian Chrome and Glass Chandelier, 1970
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Chandelier designed by Gaetano Sciolari and produced by Sciolari Lighting in chromed metal and glass, ten E14 bulbs with 51 spheres of blown glass.
Angelo Gaetano Sciolari (1927-1994) was the owner of Sciolari Lighting and designer for the Italian manufacturer Stilnovo in the 1950s.[1] It was while working for Stilnovo that Sciolari "created his most recognizable and celebrated designs, a series of multi-light chandeliers fashioned with both glossy and matte metal, conjuring up futuristic visions of the dawning space age." [2] Throughout the 1960s, 70s, and 80s his designs were in high demand, with his designs imported to the American market by Lightolier & Progress Lighting.[1] During this same period, his designs appeared prominently in popular television and film due to their luxurious and futuristic appearance. [1] This has been considered remarkable because Sciorlari's first love was the cinema, a passion he gave up to pursue architecture.[3] He is also remembered as providing a "considerable contribution to the success of the Italian design around the world and in particular in the United States." [3] Despite passing away in 1994, Sciolari's designs have grown in popularity and demand, becoming sought after collectors pieces and fetching a high retail price. [4] Sciolari's Geometric Series, Habitat Series, Cultura Series, and Futura Series are among the most sought after. [4] Noted Interior designer Veere Grenney often uses Sciolari, having recently updated a home designed by John Nash Round, the architect of Buckingham Palace and much of Regency London, with a Sciolari fixture that he described as " a piece of sculpture on the ceiling".[5] A Sciolari chandelier now hangs in Howard Hughes's former mansion, a Spanish Colonial hacienda...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
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Chrome
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
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Brass
Sciolari Minimal Design Chandelier, 1970s
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Sciolari minimal design chandelier 1970s , old gold and crystal.
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1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
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Crystal, Brass
1960's Gilt-Brass and Crystal Pendant Chandelier by Sciolari for Palwa
Located in San Francisco, CA
This stylish Hollywood Regency gilt-brass and crystal pendant light fitted with over-scaled round faceted crystal elements
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1960s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
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
1960's 9 light Chrome and Glass Chandelier by Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Amsterdam, NH
Gaetano Sciolari monumental chrome and brushed brass two-tier nine-light chandelier with cylindrical glass shades, 1960s.
Please note, we have sconces in the same style. Please do no...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Chrome
Stunning Gilded Brass and Glass Palwa Chandelier
By Palwa
Located in Berlin, BE
Stunning, high end quality chandelier from Palwa. The chandelier has a 24-carat gilt brass frame with wonderful jewel like glasses, which floats every room in a beautiful warm light....
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
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
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
Chandelier or Sconces in Chrome and Glass by Gaetano Sciolari, Italy, 1970s
Located in Rome, IT
Abstract 1970s chandelier or sconces designed by Gaetano Sciolari for his Italian family's noted lighting company of the same last name. Polished chrome metal tubes house each bulb a...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Aluminum, Chrome
Gaetano Sciolari Chrome Chandelier, 1970s, Italy
Located in HEVERLEE, BE
Heavy chrome sciolari chandelier with beige lacquer.
This 5 lightpoint chandelier is in good condition and has been tested.
It can be used with regular E14 candle light bulbs.
...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Chrome
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
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Crystal, Brass, Metal
Palwa Gilt Brass and Crystal Chandelier
By Palwa
Located in New York, NY
Stunning Hollywood Regency palwa chandelier with a 22 karat gilt brass frame and chain with faceted crystal embellishment suspended within the ...
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20th Century Austrian Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Pair of Chandelier by Sciolari
Located in Saint-Ouen (PARIS), FR
Pair of steel and Murano glass chandeliers designed by Gaetano Sciolari (1927-1994).
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Steel
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
Gaeteno Sciolari Brass and Glass Chandelier, Italy, 1960s
Located in London, GB
Italian midcentury Sciolari chandelier is made of polished brass and clear glass sticks.
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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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