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Chandeliers and Pendants For Sale
Creator: Poul Henningsen
Creator: Paavo Tynell
Paavo Tynell Chandelier 9029/5, Taito Oy
Located in Helsinki, FI
A special variation of the iconic 9029 chandelier with five beautiful light shades and a lot of brass decorations giving the impression of a flower bouque. Sometimes called the brida...
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1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Paavo Tynell, 1930s Ceiling Light for Taito Oy
Located in Turku, Varsinais-Suomi
Early Paavo tynell glass pendant for Taito oy, 1930s. Finnish modernist glass pendant light rarely seen for sale.
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Early 20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Pair of Vintage White PH4 / 3 Pendant Lamps by Poul Henningsen for Louis Poulsen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
-A matching pair of tiered ceiling lights - Produced in Denmark circa 1980 -Designed by Poul Henningsen - PH -Manufactured by Louis Poulsen -Measurements: Diameter: 40 cm, He...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Impressive 2m high Paavo Tynell ceiling lamps, Taito 1940s.
Located in Helsinki, FI
A pair of very impressive and distinct Paavo Tynell chandeliers commissioned and manufactured by Taito Oy for the exhibition hall on the 8th floor of the Arabia factory in Helsinki. We have been consigned to sell these lamps directly by the Arabia Art...
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1940s Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal, Brass

Paavo Tynell Pendant for Taito Oy, 1950s
Located in Helsinki, FI
Pendant designed by Paavo Tynell for Taito Oy from the 1950s. Stamped, brass frame with rope details, milk glass lampshades, crystal droplet -style details, good vintage condition. m...
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1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal, Brass

1960s Louis Poulsen PH Kontrast Pendant Lamp by Poul Henningsen Denmark
Located in Sherborne, Dorset
This iconic 1960s “Kontrast” pendant lamp was designed by Poul Henningsen for Louis Poulsen. Henningsen began his collaboration with Copenhagen-based lighting company Louis Poulsen i...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Aluminum, Steel

Paavo Tynell Aulanko Hotel Ceiling Lamp
Located in Helsinki, FI
One of the few lamps Paavo Tynell designed and made for the cigar room in the famous Aulanko Hotel. These lamps along with the Märta Blomstedt "Aulanko Chair" were designed for the h...
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1930s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal, Brass

Poul Henningson 'Classic White' PH5 Mini Pendants for Louis Poulsen
Located in Glendale, CA
Poul Henningson 'Classic White' PH5 mini pendants for Louis Poulsen. Poul Henningsen originally introduced the full-sized PH 5 pendant light in 1958 as a Classic new product. No one ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Aluminum

Paavo Tynell Aulanko Hotel Ceiling Lamp
Located in Helsinki, FI
One of the few lamps Paavo Tynell designed and made for the cigar room in the famous Aulanko Hotel. These lamps along with the Märta Blomstedt "Aulanko Chair" were designed for the h...
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1930s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal, Brass

Paavo Tynell Glass Pendant Manufactured by Taito Oy, 1930s
Located in Helsinki, FI
Paavo Tynell glass pendant manufactured by Taito Oy from the 1930s. Opaline glass lampshade, nickel-plated brass frame. Good vintage condition, mino...
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1930s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass, Nickel

Paavo Tynell "Starry Sky" Ceiling Lamp 9068
Located in Helsinki, FI
The Starry Sky is one of the most iconic designs of Paavo Tynell`s lamps. It was made by both Taito and Idman in a few different sizes. The way the light filters through the grill an...
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1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal, Brass

Rare Paavo Tynell Model 50488 Brass Chandelier for Taito Oy from the 1920/1930s
Located in Helsinki, FI
Paavo Tynell model 50488 iron chandelier manufactured by Taito oy from the 1920/1930s. Five paper lampshades. Good vintage condition, minor patina consistent with age and use. Exceed...
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1920s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Paavo Tynell Brass K2-20 Pendant by Idman Oy Finland
Located in Utrecht, NL
1950's brass and opal glass pendant model K2-20 by Paavo Tynell for Idman Oy Finland Polished and perforated brass dome shaped shade over mouth blown frosted glass diffuser. A bea...
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1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Paavo Tynell Pendant Lamp K2-46 by Taito Oy, Finland, 1950s
Located in Stockholm, SE
A large edition of the K2-46 brass chandelier by Paavo Tynell by Taito. The brass shade has twin dot perforations, scalloped edge detail, and a etched glass diffuser underneath. ...
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1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Paavo Tynell, Ceiling Lamp Model 1953, Taito Oy
Located in Helsinki, FI
Very rare ceiling lamp model 1953 in its original condition by Finnish designer Paavo Tynell (1890–1973) for Taito. The brass shade is perforated and the diffuser underneath is made...
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1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Elegant Paavo Tynell Four Arm Chandelier 9001/4 Taito
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
Elegant and rare Paavo Tynell, Taito four arm chandelier. Model 9001/4. Includes custom made linen shades, original sockets, brass has patina and oxidation. Stamped Taito, polished/s...
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1940s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Paavo Tynell Ceiling Lamp Model 9029/5 Produced by Taito Oy in Finland
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare and early ceiling lamp model 9029/5 designed by Paavo Tynell. Produced by Taito Oy in Finland.
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1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Danish Poul Henningsen Contrast Pendant Lamp by Louis Poulsen
Located in Lisboa, Lisboa
The "Contrast" pendant light, a masterwork designed by Poul Henningsen in 1960 for the Danish lighting manufacturer, Louis Poulsen. The design is a true representation of Henningsen'...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

Vintage White PH4 / 3 Pendant Lamp by Poul Henningsen for Louis Poulsen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
- Produced in Denmark circa 1980 -Designed by Poul Henningsen - PH -Manufactured by Louis Poulsen -Measurements: Diameter: 40 cm, Height: 20 cm. - The lamp is designed so tha...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Paavo Tynell, War Time Ceiling Lamp, Taito, Kauklahti Glass Factory
Located in Helsinki, FI
A beautiful calming lamp that will suit a wide range of interiors. It is a perfect example of the simplistic war time lamps that were produced by Paavo Tyne...
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1940s Finnish Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Scandinavian Modern "PH Louvre" Pendant by Poul Henningsen for Louis Poulsen
Located in Stockholm, SE
Scandinavian Modern "Le Louvre" pendant by Poul Henningsen for Louis Poulsen. The spherical "PH Louvre" consists of a matt powder-coated metal and a polished aluminum frame. Designe...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

Iconic Vintage Large P. Henningsen PH6 1/2 - 6 Charlottenborg Chandalier
Located in Søborg, DK
Iconic Vintage large Poul Henningsen PH6 1/2-6 Charlottenborg chandelier for Louis Poulsen. Impressive in size with a dia. of 65 cm. Original...
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1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Aluminum

Six Light Ceiling Fixture by Paavo Tynell
Located in New York, NY
Opaque glass and brass, brass mesh. Model 2029 with 6 x E26 sockets.
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Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Paavo Tynell A1965 Pendant Lamp, All Brass - EUR Version
Located in Berkeley, CA
Unveiled in 1947 at the Finland House in New York, the A1965 Pendant was an instant success for Paavo Tynell and one of the lighting fixtures considered t...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian Pendantlamp Doo-Wop Light Brass by Louis Poulsen
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian pendant lamp Doo-Wop light brass by Louis Poulsen. Edition from 2013.
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1950s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Paavo Tynell Ceiling Lamp Produced by Taito Oy
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare and large ceiling lamp designed by Paavo Tynell. Produced by Taito Oy in Finland. Height: 117-160 cm.
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1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal, Brass

Paavo Tynell, Model A1942, Counter Weight Lamp for Idman circa 1960
Located in Hägersten-Liljeholmen, Stockholms län
Paavo Tynell counter weight light design in the 50s and produced by Idman. The lamp has a counter weight system to adjust its high. It's made in w...
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1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass, Iron

Poul Henningsen for Louis Poulsen 'Charlottenburg' Pendant
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Poul Henningsen for Louis Poulsen, pendant model 'Charlottenburg', metal, Denmark, 1979. This lamp is based on a well-designed construction containing three white metal shades that...
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1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Poul Henningsen PH5 Mini Pendant in Modern White for Louis Poulsen
Located in Tilburg, NL
Poul Henningsen PH5 mini pendant for Louis Poulsen. Designed 1958, Mini in 2017. New, current production. Poul Henningsen developed the PH 5 in 1958 in response to constant changes made to the shape and size of incandescent bulbs by bulb manufacturers, naming it after the Size of the pendant’s main shade, which is 50 cm in diameter. When the lamp was introduced, he wrote, typically daringly, about how he had lost faith that the manufacturers of incandescent light bulbs would ever learn to consider common sense or have the consumer’s best interest at heart: “I have accepted fate, and with Louis Poulsen´s permission I have designed a PH fixture, which can be used with any kind of light source, Christmas lights and 100 W metal filament bulbs. Although a fluorescent tube would be too much to ask in the existing form!” At the time, now one knew that the PH 5 would become synonymous with the PH light...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian Pendant Lamp Doo-Wop Light Blue by Louis Poulsen
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian pendant lamp Doo-Wop light blue by Louis Poulsen. Edition from 2010. This color is not produced anymore.
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1950s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Aluminum

Paavo Tynell Brass Chandelier for Oy Taito AB, Finland, 1930s
Located in Utrecht, NL
It is simply impossible to talk about 20th century Finnish lighting design without mentioning Paavo Tynell. Widely referred to as “The Man who Illuminated Finland”, Tynell not only f...
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1930s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Poul Henningsen PH5 Mini Pendant in Brass for Louis Poulsen
Located in Tilburg, NL
Poul Henningsen PH5 mini pendant for Louis Poulsen. Designed 1958, Mini in 2017. New, current production. Poul Henningsen developed the PH 5 in 1958 in response to constant changes made to the shape and size of incandescent bulbs by bulb manufacturers, naming it after the size of the pendant’s main shade, which is 50 cm in diameter. When the lamp was introduced, he wrote, typically daringly, about how he had lost faith that the manufacturers of incandescent light bulbs would ever learn to consider common sense or have the consumer’s best interest at heart: “I have accepted fate, and with Louis Poulsen's permission I have designed a PH fixture, which can be used with any kind of light source, Christmas lights and 100 W metal filament bulbs. Although a fluorescent tube would be too much to ask in the existing form!” At the time, now one knew that the PH 5 would become synonymous with the PH light...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal, Brass

PH5 Vintage Pendant Lamp Red Color
Located in Brescia, IT
Suspension lamp model PH5, designed by Poul Henningsen for Louis Poulsen in 1958. The innovative structure, consisting of several reflective lampshades joined together, makes it p...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Rare Paavo Tynell Model 1927 Iron Chandelier for Taito Oy, 1930s
Located in Helsinki, FI
Exceedingly Rare Paavo Tynell Model 1927 iron chandelier for Taito Oy from the 1930s. This chandelier model can be found at the Taito Oy catalogue from 1935. Forged iron. Good vintag...
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1930s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Iron

Poul Henningsen PH5 Mini Pendant in Monochrome White for Louis Poulsen
Located in Tilburg, NL
Poul Henningsen PH5 mini pendant for Louis Poulsen. Designed 1958, Mini in 2017. New, current production. Poul Henningsen developed the PH 5 in 1958 in response to constant changes made to the shape and size of incandescent bulbs by bulb manufacturers, naming it after the size of the pendant’s main shade, which is 50 cm in diameter. When the lamp was introduced, he wrote, typically daringly, about how he had lost faith that the manufacturers of incandescent light bulbs would ever learn to consider common sense or have the consumer’s best interest at heart: “I have accepted fate, and with Louis Poulsen's permission I have designed a PH fixture, which can be used with any kind of light source, Christmas lights and 100 W metal filament bulbs. Although a fluorescent tube would be too much to ask in the existing form!” At the time, now one knew that the PH 5 would become synonymous with the PH light...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Paavo Tynell Model "556" Pendant Light for Taito Oy, Finland, 1930s
Located in Utrecht, NL
Surrounding countries exerted a strong influence of the developing ‘Finnish Style’ initially, but a dialogue with nature was to become the prime force in the ongoing evolution of the...
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1930s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Paavo Tynell for Idman “K2-15” Pendant Lamp in Steel and Opal Glass, 1950s
Located in Praha 2, Hlavní město Praha
Rare pendant lamp, model "K2-15", in enameled steel and opal glass, designed by Paavo Tynell and manufactured by Idman in Finland, 1950s. One of the rarest pendant lamps designed by...
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1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal, Brass

"PH Louvre" ceiling lamp designed by Poul Henningsen, by Louis Poulsen Denmark
Located in Hägersten, SE
"PH Louvre" ceiling lamp designed by Poul Henningsen. Produced by Louis Poulsen in Denmark. This example is the old version produced ca 1960-70. With the old Louis Poulsen sticker on...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Aluminum, Chrome

Paavo Tynell '1965' Pendant Lamp in Brass
Located in Glendale, CA
Paavo Tynell '1965' pendant lamp in brass. Originally designed by Paavo Tynell in 1947, this authorized GUBI re-edition is executed in a perforat...
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21st Century and Contemporary Finnish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass, Metal

Poul Henningsen PH 3½-3 Pendant in White for Louis Poulsen
Located in Tilburg, NL
Poul Henningsen PH 3½-3 Pendant in Yellow for Louis Poulsen. Denmark, new production. The PH 3½-3 pendant is based on Poul Henningsen's original drawings from the late1920s and ea...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Poul Henningsen Set of 3 Ph 3½-3 Pendants in Yellow for Louis Poulsen
Located in Tilburg, NL
Poul Henningsen set of 3 PH 3½-3 pendants in yellow for Louis Poulsen. Denmark, New production. The PH 3½-3 pendant is based on Poul Henningsen's original drawings from the late19...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Poul Henningsen for Louis Poulsen Ph5 Hanging Pendant Lamp with Original Box
Located in Ferndale, MI
PH5 pendant by Poul Henningsen for Louis Poulsen Denmark. White with blue, iconic pendant by Poul Henningsen multiple levels of rounded aluminium create a soft shadow play. Most light falls downwards, but also horizontally there is a gentle light fall. With this the lamp shines on itself and creates a warm glow. This lamp was recently purchased out of long term attic storage in the original mfrs box and shipping box...
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Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Aluminum

Poul Henningsen PH 3½-3 Pendant in Green for Louis Poulsen
Located in Tilburg, NL
Poul Henningsen PH 3½-3 Pendant in Yellow for Louis Poulsen. Denmark, new production. The PH 3½-3 pendant is based on Poul Henningsen's original drawings from the late1920s and ea...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Poul Henningsen PH5 Mini Pendant in Classic White for Louis Poulsen
Located in Tilburg, NL
Poul Henningsen PH5 mini pendant for Louis Poulsen. Designed 1958, Mini in 2017. New, current production. Poul Henningsen developed the PH 5 in 1958 in response to constant changes made to the shape and Size of incandescent bulbs by bulb manufacturers, naming it after the Size of the pendant’s main shade, which is 50 cm in diameter. When the lamp was introduced, he wrote, typically daringly, about how he had lost faith that the manufacturers of incandescent light bulbs would ever learn to consider common sense or have the consumer’s best interest at heart: “I have accepted fate, and with Louis Poulsen´s permission I have designed a PH fixture, which can be used with any kind of light source, Christmas lights and 100 W metal filament bulbs. Although a fluorescent tube would be too much to ask in the existing form!” At the time, now one knew that the PH 5 would become synonymous with the PH light...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Poul Henningsen Set of 3 PH Pendants in White for Louis Poulsen
Located in Tilburg, NL
Poul Henningsen Set of 3 PH 3½-3 pendants in yellow for Louis Poulsen. Denmark, New production. The PH 3½-3 pendant is based on Poul Henningsen's original drawings from the late 1...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Paavo Tynell 1965 Pendant Lamps, Green
Located in Berkeley, CA
The 1965 Pendant was originally designed by Paavo Tynell in 1947. Like many of his bestknown designs, the pendant was designed for the Finland House in Ne...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Paavo Tynell 1965 Pendant Lamps, Bordeaux
Located in Berkeley, CA
The 1965 Pendant was originally designed by Paavo Tynell in 1947. Like many of his bestknown designs, the pendant was designed for the Finland House in Ne...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Poul Henningsen Ph5 Pendant in Monochrome Soft Pink for Louis Poulsen
Located in Tilburg, NL
Poul Henningsen PH5 pendant for Louis Poulsen. Denmark. Designed in 1958. New, current production. Poul Henningsen developed the PH 5 in 1958 in response to constant changes made ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Iconic Vintage Ph5 Chandelier for Louis Poulsen of Dk with Abstract Art Work
Located in Søborg, DK
Iconic Vintage PH5 chandelier by Poul Henningsen for Louis Poulsen of Denmark from the 1990s with abstract art work by G61. Entitled “Cypress Sunset” Th...
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1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Aluminum

Poul Henningsen Ph5 Pendant in Monochrome White for Louis Poulsen
Located in Tilburg, NL
Poul Henningsen PH5 Pendant for Louis Poulsen. Denmark. Designed in 1958. New, current production. Poul Henningsen developed the PH 5 in 1958 in response to constant changes made to the shape and size of incandescent bulbs by bulb manufacturers, naming it after the size of the pendant’s main shade, which is 50 cm in diameter. When the lamp was introduced, he wrote, typically daringly, about how he had lost faith in whether the manufacturers of incandescent light bulbs would ever learn to consider common sense or have the consumer’s best interests at heart: “I have accepted fate, and with Louis Poulsen´s permission I have designed a PH fixture, which can be used with any kind of light source, Christmas lights...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Poul Henningsen PH 3½-3 Pendant in Red for Louis Poulsen
Located in Tilburg, NL
Poul Henningsen PH 3½-3 Pendant in Yellow for Louis Poulsen. Denmark, new production. The PH 3½-3 pendant is based on Poul Henningsen's original drawings from the late1920s and ea...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Paavo Tynell A1965 Pendant Lamps, White
Located in Berkeley, CA
Unveiled in 1947 at the Finland House in New York, the A1965 Pendant was an instant success for Paavo Tynell and one of the lighting fixtures considered t...
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21st Century and Contemporary Finnish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Elegant Paavo Tynell Crystal Chandelier Model 1487 for Taito
Located in Helsinki, FI
An elegant chandelier by Paavo Tynell from the 1940s and made by Taito. Different to what we usually see from Tynell, this rather classic with a modernistic touch lamp, goes to prove...
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1940s Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Large Chandelier by Paavo Tynell
Located in Long Island City, NY
Large, 10 Lights Chandelier designed by Paavo Tynell for Idman Oy, Finland, circa 1950th. Polished brass with opaline glass shades. Similar example is featured at Idman Oy Catalogue....
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1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Poul Henningsen PH5 Pendant in Monochrome Black for Louis Poulsen
Located in Tilburg, NL
Poul Henningsen PH5 Pendant for Louis Poulsen. Denmark. Designed in 1958. New, current production. Poul Henningsen developed the PH 5 in 1958 in response to constant changes made to the shape and size of incandescent bulbs by bulb manufacturers, naming it after the size of the pendant’s main shade, which is 50 cm in diameter. When the lamp was introduced, he wrote, typically daringly, about how he had lost faith in whether the manufacturers of incandescent light bulbs would ever learn to consider common sense or have the consumer’s best interests at heart: “I have accepted fate, and with Louis Poulsen´s permission I have designed a PH fixture, which can be used with any kind of light source, Christmas lights and 100 W metal filament bulbs. Although a fluorescent tube would be too much to ask in the existing form!” Henningsen wanted to improve the colour reproduction characteristics of the light source in the PH 5. Small red and blue shades were therefore inserted to supplement the colour in the part of the spectrum where the eye is least sensitive – the red and blue areas – thereby subduing the light in the middle yellow-green region where the eye is most sensitive. At the time, no one knew that the PH 5 would become synonymous with the PH light, which remains 100% glare-free, irrespective of how the light is installed or which light source is used. The red and blue rings...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Poul Henningsen PH5 Mini Pendant in Hues of Blue for Louis Poulsen
Located in Tilburg, NL
Poul Henningsen PH5 mini pendant for Louis Poulsen. Designed 1958, Mini in 2017. New, current production. Poul Henningsen developed the PH 5 in 1958 in response to constant change...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Poul Henningsen PH5 Mini Pendant in Copper for Louis Poulsen
Located in Tilburg, NL
Poul Henningsen PH5 mini pendant for Louis Poulsen. Designed 1958, Mini in 2017. New, current production. Poul Henningsen developed the PH 5 in 1958 in response to constant changes made to the shape and Size of incandescent bulbs by bulb manufacturers, naming it after the Size of the pendant’s main shade, which is 50 cm in diameter. When the lamp was introduced, he wrote, typically daringly, about how he had lost faith that the manufacturers of incandescent light bulbs would ever learn to consider common sense or have the consumer’s best interest at heart: “I have accepted fate, and with Louis Poulsen's permission I have designed a PH fixture, which can be used with any kind of light source, Christmas lights and 100 W metal filament bulbs. Although a fluorescent tube would be too much to ask in the existing form!” At the time, now one knew that the PH 5 would become synonymous with the PH light...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal, Copper

Poul Henningsen Ph 3½-3 Pendant in Yellow for Louis Poulsen
Located in Tilburg, NL
Poul Henningsen PH 3½-3 pendant in yellow for Louis Poulsen. Denmark, new production. The PH 3½-3 pendant is based on Poul Henningsen's original drawings from the late1920s and ea...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

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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