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Chandeliers and Pendants For Sale
Creator: Poul Henningsen
Creator: Gino Sarfatti
Extra Large Poul Henningsen 'PH Artichoke' Chandelier for Louis Poulsen in White
Located in Glendale, CA
Extra large Poul Henningsen 'PH Artichoke' chandelier for Louis Poulsen in White.
The PH Artichoke pendant light was designed in 1958 by Poul Henningsen for the Langelinie Pavillonen restaurant in Copenhagen, where it still hangs today. This iconic lamp has a world-famous unique sculptural aesthetic, and is viewed internationally as an iconic design. The fixture displays...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
Sarfatti for Arteluce Chandelier Model 2042 / 3
Located in New York, NY
Sarfatti for arteluce chandelier model 2042 / 3
$4,200.00
Timeless flush mount chandelier designed by Gino Sarfatti for Arteluce in 1963. The grey lacquered frame holds three large...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Glass, Lacquer
Poul Henningsen PH5 Mini Pendant for Louis Poulsen in All White
Located in Glendale, CA
Poul Henningsen PH5 mini pendants for Louis Poulsen in all white. Poul Henningsen originally introduced the full-sized PH 5 pendant light in ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum
Scandinavian Modern Poul Henningsen Vintage PH Artichoke Pendant Louis Poulsen
Located in EL Waalre, NL
Artist
Poul Henningsen (1894 Ordrup, Denmark – 1967 Hillerød, Denmark) was a famous Danish architect, designer, author and critic. Poul Hnningsen is considered one of the leading fig...
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Late 20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Steel, Chrome
2097 Chandelier by Gino Sarfatti for Flos - 30 Bulb
Located in London, GB
Since 1958, this iconic Gino Sarfatti design has served as an ultra-modern representation of the traditional mid-century chandelier.
Every detail of this state-of-the-art ceiling...
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Early 2000s Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Steel
Poul Henningsen Ph 5 Pendant for Louis Poulsen in Oyster Grey
Located in Glendale, CA
Poul Henningsen PH 5 pendant for Louis Poulsen in monochrome oyster grey.
Poul Henningsen introduced his iconic PH 5 pendant light in 1958. Six decades later, the PH 5 remains th...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum
Gino Sarfatti 2097/30 Chandelier
Located in East Hampton, NY
Designed originally in 1958, this iconic Gino Sarfatti chandelier has served as an ultra-modern representation of the traditional midcentury style. Every detail of this state-of-the...
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1970s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Poul Henningsen 'PH 4½-4' Glass Pendant for Louis Poulsen
Located in Tilburg, NL
Poul Henningsen 'PH 4½-4' glass pendant for Louis Poulsen.
Poul Henningsen designed the three-shade system back in 1925-1926. The first lights using the system were designed by PH in cooperation with Louis Poulsen for an exhibition in Paris. This partnership continued up until his death in 1967. Throughout his life, PH sought to create glare-free light, direct light where it was most needed, and create soft shadows, using incandescent bulbs as a light source.
The PH 4½-4 Glass Pendant is a member of the three-shade family which numbers 30 lights today, including three for outdoor use. Thus PH did not just design a light, but an entire system – around a thousand different models have been produced over the years. This wide selection consisted of table, floor and wall lamps, as well as a number of different chandeliers...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Chrome
Pendant Light "Ph Snowball" Designed by Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen, Denmark
Located in Hägersten, SE
Ceiling light model "PH snowball" designed by Poul Henningsen. Designed in 1958 put first put in production from 1983. Produced in Denmark by Louis Poulsen...
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
Poul Henningsen "Plate" PH-Lamp Patinated Copper, Louis Poulsen, Denmark, 1958
Located in Odense, DK
Very rare original Poul Henningsen "Plate" or "Langelinie" pendant from 1958 in solid copper. The lamp has never been polished and retains a w...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Copper
Seguso Pendants by Gino Sarfatti for Arteluce
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Gino Sarfatti pendants for Archimede Seguso.
Designed and manufactured in Italy in 1960s
Seguso bullicante glass and enameled metal frames.
Take one ...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass
Poul Henningsen PH5 Mini Pendant for Louis Poulsen in Gray
Located in Glendale, CA
Poul Henningsen PH5 mini pendant for Louis Poulsen in gray. Poul Henningsen originally introduced the full-sized PH 5 pendant light in 1958 as a clas...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum
Gino Sarfatti Lamp Model 2065 Black White Diffuser, Black Hardware, by Astep
By Astep, Gino Sarfatti
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Gino Sarfatti lamp model 2065.
Black white diffuser, black hardware, black cable.
Manufactured by Astep
Model 2065
Design by Gino Sarfatti
The 2065 is made of two joined opaline met...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Plastic
Gino Sarfatti Lamp Model 2109/24/14 Champagne Structure
By Gino Sarfatti, Astep
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Model 2109
Design by Gino Sarfatti
The Le Sfere chandelier is composed of a circular array of blown opaline glass spheres. Each sphere is held in place by a large Black or Champagne ...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Steel
Poul Henningsen Louis Poulsen Ph6 Hanging Pendant Lamp
Located in Indianapolis, IN
A PH6 hanging pendant lamp by Danish designer Poul Henningsen (1894-1967) for Louis Poulsen. This light, white in color, features the iconic design of Louis Pouls...
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1980s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
PH Pendant, Model 3½-3, Limited Edition, Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen
Located in Lejre, DK
PH pendant, model 3½-3, limited edition in copper, designed by Poul Henningsen and produced by Louis Poulsen. On the occasion of Poul Henningsen's 120th bir...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Copper
Poul Henningsen Ph 2/1 Pendant
Located in Berkeley, CA
The fixture design is based on the principle of a reflective three-shade system, which directs the majority of the light downwards. The shades are made of hand-blown, opal, three-layer glass, which is glossy on top and sandblasted matte on the underside, giving a soft and uniform light distribution. Poul Henningsen designed the three-shade system during 1925/1926. The first lights using the system were designed for an exhibition in Paris. His work with Louis Poulsen continued until his death in 1967. Throughout his life, PH sought to create glare-free lighting; aiming to direct light where it was most needed, and creating soft shadows while using incandescent bulbs as a light source. The PH 2...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Chrome
Louis Poulsen PH Artichoke 720 Pendant Light by Poul Henningsen
Located in New York, NY
Poul Henningsen was born in Copenhagen by the famous Danish actress Agnes Henningsen. He never graduated as an architect, but studied at The Technical School at Frederiksberg, Denmark from 1911-1914, and then at Technical College in Copenhagen from 1914-1917. He started practicing traditional functionalistic architecture, but over the years his professional interests changed to focus mainly on lighting which is what he is most famous for.
The fixture provides 100% glare-free light. The 72 precisely positioned leaves form 12 unique rows of six leaves each. They illuminate the fixture as well as emitting diffused light with a unique pattern. The fixture provides decorative and comfortable lighting. For the energy saving LED variant the quality of light and atmosphere surrounding the product is kept at the highest level.
Materials: Punched brass, punched copper, laser cut stainless steel or punched steel. White, spun steel. High luster chrome-plated, laser cut steel. High lustre chrome-plated, spun aluminum...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
A SPACE-AGE CEILING LAMP Model 2097/10 by GINO SARFATTI, ARTELUCE, Italy 1960
Located in PARIS, FR
A very rare and not well documented small variation of the iconic model 2097 ceiling lamp by Gino Sarfatti, ed. Arteluce, Italy 1960-1970. This smaller version 2097/10 also holds 10 ...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Pendant Light by Gino Sarfatti with Seguso Glass, circa 1960
Located in Chiavari, Liguria
The pendant light is a beautiful example of mid-century modern design, produced in the 1960s by the renowned Italian glassmaking company Seguso Vetri D'arte and designed by the celeb...
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1960s Italian Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass
Louis Poulsen PH5 Mini Pendant Lamp in Green by Poul Henningsen
Located in New York, NY
Poul Henningsen was born in Copenhagen by the famous Danish actress Agnes Henningsen. He never graduated as an architect, but studied at The Technical School at Frederiksberg, Denmar...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Louis Poulsen PH5 Mini Pendant Lamp in Blue by Poul Henningsen
Located in New York, NY
Poul Henningsen was born in Copenhagen by the famous Danish actress Agnes Henningsen. He never graduated as an architect, but studied at The Technical School at Frederiksberg, Denmar...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Charlottenborg Pendant, Model Ph, Poul Henningsens, Louis Poulsen
Located in Lejre, DK
Charlottenborg pendant, model PH 5-4½/1x70W E27 by Ebbe Christensen & Sophus Frandsen based on Poul Henningsen's drawings for Louis Poulsen.
...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum
Ph Pendant, Model 3½-3, Limited Edition, Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen
Located in Lejre, DK
PH pendant, model 3½-3, limited edition in copper, designed by Poul Henningsen and produced by Louis Poulsen. On the occasion of Poul Henningsen's 120th bir...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Copper
Iconic Vintage PH5 Chandelier for L. Poulsen of DK in White with Art Work
Located in Søborg, DK
Iconic vintage PH5 chandelier by Poul Henningsen for Louis Poulsen of Denmark in white and decorated with modernist art work.
The art work is acrylic paint.
Each lamp is unique.
Pou...
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1990s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum
Gino Sarfatti Lamp Model 2109/16/20 Black Structure for Astep
By Gino Sarfatti, Astep
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Model 2109
Design by Gino Sarfatti
The Le Sfere Chandelier is composed of a circular array of blown opaline glass spheres. Each sphere is held in place by a large Black or Champagn...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Steel
Louis Poulsen PH 5 Pendant Light in Orange by Poul Henningsen
Located in New York, NY
Poul Henningsen was born in Copenhagen by the famous Danish actress Agnes Henningsen. He never graduated as an architect, but studied at The Technical School at Frederiksberg, Denmar...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Poul Henningsen PH 2/1 Brass & Glass Pendant for Louis Poulsen
Located in Glendale, CA
Poul Henningsen PH 2/1 brass and glass pendant for Louis Poulsen.
Executed in white opal glass and a brass, chrome or black metallized frame. The...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Chrome
White and Purple PH5 Pendant Light by Poul Henningsen for Louis Poulsen 1970
Located in TERHEIJDEN, NB
Here is one of Poul Henningsen's most popular pendants lights from the 1970's. The PH5 pendant lamp is made of metal with off-white tones purple and o...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Poul Henningsen PH5 Mini Pendant for Louis Poulsen in All Black
Located in Glendale, CA
Poul Henningsen PH5 mini pendants for Louis Poulsen in all black. Poul Henningsen originally introduced the full-sized PH 5 pendant light in ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum
Striking Gino Sarfatti Multi Tiered Mid Century Modern Chandelier
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Super chic Model 2097/30 polished brass and steel 5 tier chandelier originally designed by Gino Sarfatti in 1958, currently being made by Flos. This...
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21st Century and Contemporary Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass, Steel
Gino Sarfatti Arteluce Ceiling Lamp 1965 Model 2095 Balls Glass Aluminum
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Gino Sarfatti Arteluce Ceiling Lamp 1965 Model 2095 Balls Glass Aluminum
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
Louis Poulsen PH 3/2 Pendant Light in Brass by Poul Henningsen
Located in New York, NY
Poul Henningsen was born in Copenhagen by the famous Danish actress Agnes Henningsen. He never graduated as an architect, but studied at The Technical School at Frederiksberg, Denmar...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Glass
PH 3/2 Academy crown designed by Poul Henningsen and manufactured by Louis Pouls
Located in Lejre, DK
PH 3/2 Academy crown designed by Poul Henningsen in 1925-1926, launched in 2000 and manufactured by Louis Poulsen. The crown is made of hand-blown white opal glass and high-gloss chr...
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Early 2000s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Glass
Poul Henningsen PH 5 Pendant for Louis Poulsen in Blue
Located in Glendale, CA
Poul Henningsen PH 5 pendant for Louis Poulsen in blue. Poul Henningsen introduced his iconic PH 5 pendant light in 1958. Six decades later, the PH 5 remains the bestselling design in the Louis Poulsen's portfolio. The PH 5's painted metal shades brilliantly distribute light to create glare–free illumination. Executed in spun aluminium shades...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum
Louis Poulsen PH5 Mini Pendant Lamp in Red by Poul Henningsen
Located in New York, NY
Poul Henningsen was born in Copenhagen by the famous Danish actress Agnes Henningsen. He never graduated as an architect, but studied at The Technical School at Frederiksberg, Denmar...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Gino Sarfatti Model 2109/16/20 Opaline Glass Chandelier in Champagne for Astep
By Astep, Gino Sarfatti
Located in Glendale, CA
Gino Sarfatti Model 2109/16/20 opaline glass chandelier in champagne for Astep.
This Astep re-edition of Gino Sarfatti's iconic design faithfu...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Steel
Louis Poulsen LP Centrum XXL Pendant by Kurt Nørregaard Mid Century Modern Lamp
Located in Berlin, BE
Huge Pendant designed by Kurt Nørregaard in 1990, based on old sketches by Poul Henningsen. A wonderful and unique lightning. Max. 1000 Watt.
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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
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Metal, Aluminum
Midcentury "PH5" Pendant by Poul Henningsen, Danish Design, 1950s
Located in Lejre, DK
Pendant in painted metal, designed in 1958 by Poul Henningsen for Louis Poulsen, Denmark. Great original condition.
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1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
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Metal
Poul Henningsen Rose PH5 Mini Pendants for Louis Poulsen
Located in Glendale, CA
Poul Henningsen rose PH5 mini pendants for Louis Poulsen. Poul Henningsen originally introduced the full-sized PH 5 pendant light in 1958 as a Classi...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum
Poul Henningsen Ph5 Pendant
Located in Berkeley, CA
Poul Henningsen developed the PH 5 in 1958 as a follow-up to his celebrated three-shade system. The fixture emits both downward and lateral light, thus illuminati...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Chrome
Louis Poulsen PH 3/2 Pendant Light by Poul Henningsen
Located in New York, NY
Poul Henningsen was born in Copenhagen by the famous Danish actress Agnes Henningsen. He never graduated as an architect, but studied at The Technical School at Frederiksberg, Denmar...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Glass
Poul Henningsen 'PH 2-1 Stem Fitting' Chandelier for Louis Poulsen
Located in Glendale, CA
Poul Henningsen 'PH 2-1 Stem Fitting' Chandelier for Louis Poulsen.
This refined chandelier is an addition to the Louis Poulsen PH collection and is based on Poul Henningsen's ori...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
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Aluminum, Chrome, Brass
Poul Henningsen Ceiling Lamps Model PH Kontrast Produced by Louis Poulsen
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Ceiling lamps model PH Kontrast designed by Poul Henningsen. Produced by Louis Poulsen in Denmark. 2 pcs available, price is / lamp.
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
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Metal
Poul Henningsen Ceiling Lamp Model PH-5/5 Produced by Louis Poulsen
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Very rare ceiling lamp model PH-5/5 designed by Poul Henningsen. Produced by Louis Poulsen in Denmark.
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1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Gino Sarfatti Model 2109/16/20 Opaline Glass Chandelier in Black for Astep
By Gino Sarfatti, Astep
Located in Glendale, CA
Gino Sarfatti Model 2109/16/20 opaline glass chandelier in black for Astep.
This Astep re-edition of Gino Sarfatti's iconic design faithfully pays homage to his minimalistic yet in...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Steel
Poul Henningsen PH5 Mini Brass Pendant for Louis Poulsen
Located in Glendale, CA
Poul Henningsen PH5 mini brass pendant for Louis Poulsen. Poul Henningsen introduced his iconic PH 5 pendant light in 1958. To celebrate, Louis Poulsen is pu...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum, Copper
Louis Poulsen PH 5 Pendant Light in Blue by Poul Henningsen
Located in New York, NY
Poul Henningsen was born in Copenhagen by the famous Danish actress Agnes Henningsen. He never graduated as an architect, but studied at The Technical School at Frederiksberg, Denmar...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
PH 3/2 Pendant by Poul Henningsen and Louis Poulsen
Located in Lejre, DK
PH 3/2 pendant designed by Poul Henningsen and manufactured by Louis Poulsen. The lamp is of white opaline glass and black chromed.
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1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Opaline Glass
Louis Poulsen PH5 Mini Pendant Lamp in Gray by Poul Henningsen
Located in New York, NY
Poul Henningsen was born in Copenhagen by the famous Danish actress Agnes Henningsen. He never graduated as an architect, but studied at The Technical School at Frederiksberg, Denmar...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Poul Henningsen 3/2 Table Lamp of Patinated Brass, Pat. Appl. 1926-1928, Denmark
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Poul Henningsen PH 2/2 pendant lamp. Shade of white and red laquered copper. Middle and bottom shade of frosted glass.
Marked Patented, made by Louis poulsen in the 1930s.
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1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass, Copper
Louis Poulsen PH 5 Pendant Light in Green by Poul Henningsen
Located in New York, NY
Poul Henningsen was born in Copenhagen by the famous Danish actress Agnes Henningsen. He never graduated as an architect, but studied at The Technical School at Frederiksberg, Denmar...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Louis Poulsen PH 5 Pendant Light in Brass by Poul Henningsen
Located in New York, NY
Poul Henningsen was born in Copenhagen by the famous Danish actress Agnes Henningsen. He never graduated as an architect, but studied at The Technical School at Frederiksberg, Denmar...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Black & White Metal Mod. 2133 Pendant Lamp, G. Sarfatti for Arteluce Flos, 1970s
Located in Varese, Lombardia
The model 2133 was designed and manufactured by Gino Sarfatti for his own company Arteluce in 1972. Since 1974 this model was produced by Flos after the merge of the 2 Companies. The...
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1970s Italian Space Age Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum
Louis Poulsen PH5 Mini Pendant Lamp in Copper by Poul Henningsen
Located in New York, NY
Poul Henningsen was born in Copenhagen by the famous Danish actress Agnes Henningsen. He never graduated as an architect, but studied at The Technical School at Frederiksberg, Denmar...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Poul Henningsen PH 3½-3 Pendant for Louis Poulsen in White
Located in Glendale, CA
Poul Henningsen PH 3½-3 Pendant for Louis Poulsen in White
The PH 3½-3 pendants are an addition to the Louis Poulsen PH collection and are based on Poul Henningsen's original drawin...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum, Copper
FLOS 2097/50 Pendant Light in Brass by Gino Sarfatti
By Gino Sarfatti, Flos
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Since 1958, this iconic Gino Sarfatti design has served as an ultra-modern representation of the traditional midcentury chandelier. Every detail of this state-of-the-art ceiling ligh...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass, Steel
Chandelier 2097 by Gino Sarfati for Arteluce
Located in Marseille, FR
Helicoidal chandelier 2097 by Gino Sarfatti for Arteluce 1962 comprising 30 groins of lights measuring 97 cm high for a diameter of 100 cm.
Additional information:
Style: 1940s t...
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20th Century Chandeliers and Pendants
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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