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Chandeliers and Pendants For Sale
Set Of 2 Orange Murano Glass Pendant Lamps, 1980s
Located in Palermo, IT
Set of 2 orange Murano glass pendant lamps, 1980s
Intact glass. Each single ball has a diameter of 27 cm and height 30 cm. Length including the chain 85 cm.
Good condition, small sig...
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1980s Italian Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Vintage Antique Osler / Holophane Prismatic Glass Acorn Pendant Light. 1920
Located in London, GB
A wonderfully formed prismatic glass acorn shade by Holophane. c.1920
Of diminutive size, lovely elegant shape with brass gallery made by Osler of superb quality. Glass is stamped...
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1920s English Art Deco Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Rare Hand Painted Arts and Crafts Mountain Lake Scene Glass Flush Mount, Signed
Located in Lisse, NL
Unique and stunning work of lighting art (signed by the artist, Michel).
If you are passionate about early 20th century decorative art then you will love this striking flush mount. ...
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Early 20th Century French Arts and Crafts Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass, Metal
Enormous 36 Ø Flush Mount / Pendant with Stunning Full Moon-Like Alabaster Shade
Located in Lisse, NL
One of the largest, most stylish and truly lunar-like alabaster lights.
This superb condition and timeless design alabaster grand chandelier is another one of our recent great finds...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Alabaster, Metal, Wire, Iron
'Onos 55' Brass Pendant Lamp by Florian Schulz, 1970s Germany
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Designed by Florian Schulz and crafted in Germany in the 1970s, this pendant light captivates with its elegant and functional design. Its sleek, minimalist aesthetic reflects the era...
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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Several Hand Blown Gold Glass Pedant Light by Doria, Germany, 1970s
Located in Rijssen, NL
Several Large glass and brass ceiling lights from the 1970s of the factory Doria Leuchten, Germany, Europe. The lamp has a wonderful heavy quality clear glass globe shade with a bras...
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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Carl Fagerlund, Orrefors Chandelier from Ice Glass Calyxes & Matte Gold, Sweden
Located in Andernach, DE
Impressive chandelier composed of 8 clear rock-ice glass goblets resting on eight matte gold
brass/aluminum arms. Supported by a brass tube.
Absolutely beautiful piece in classic mi...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Murano glass spiral chandelier - 54 quadriedri shaded green prisms
By Mazzega
Located in Gaiarine Frazione Francenigo (TV), IT
Fantastic Murano chandelier made by 54 Murano shaded green crystal prism (quadriedri) in a golde painted metal frame. The shape of this chandelier is spiral.
Period: late 20th centur...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Art Glass
Sisal and Walnut Pendant Lamp by Temde
Located in München, DE
Exceptionally beautiful and large pendant lamp from the 1960s.
The design is very unusual.
The shape and materials create a warm and very pleasant light.
Condition:
Very good vinta...
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1960s German Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Raffia, Plastic, Walnut
Swedish Designer, Chandelier, Brass, Fabric, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
An adjustable brass and off-white fabric chandelier designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 35” H x 23” Diameter
Dimensions of Canopy: 3.6“ H x 4.4” Diameter
Stem length: 14” H (adjustable, includes brass partitioner...
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1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Art Deco Machine Age Industrial Pendants in Polished Aluminum, Bronze & Brass
Located in New York, NY
This pair of Art Deco Machine Age industrial pendants, American-made around 1935, embodies the era’s dynamic fusion of form and function. Crafted from polished aluminum, bronze, and ...
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1930s American Art Deco Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum, Brass, Bronze
Modernist Hand-Blown Murano Opalescent Molded Textural Glass 3-Tier Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
This Modernist hand-blown Murano opalescent glass chandelier, crafted in Italy in the 21st century, represents the pinnacle of contemporary elegance and artistry. The chandelier is c...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Murano Glass
Magnificent Murano Glass Chandelier, 101 Pink Tube Glasses
By Venini
Located in Budapest, HU
Italian vintage chandelier in Murano glass and nickel plated metal structure. The armor polished nickel supports 101 large pink glass tubes in a star shape. Can be used as a chandeli...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Art Glass, Murano Glass
Jugendstil Ceiling Lamp / Pendant Opaline Glass, Re-Edition
By Woka Lamps
Located in Vienna, AT
Beautiful Woka ceiling lamp, also available with a 50 cm diameter radius - total drop is custom-made.
Materials used are brass and opaline glass. Available in different finishes.
L...
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2010s Austrian Jugendstil Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Capiz Shell Lotus Pendant Light
Located in San Francisco, CA
A spherical pendant with a shade made from layered capiz shell petals arranged in a lotus-like form. The translucent shells soften the light and create a warm, ambient glow. Suspende...
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1960s Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Shell
Midcentury White Pendant Light, 1960s, Germany
Located in Hagenbach, DE
This unique pendant lamp from 1960s Germany showcases a beautifully minimalist and timeless design. The conical lampshade is crafted from a distinctive blend of paper and fabric, giv...
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Fabric, Paper
Josef Hoffmann & Wiener Werkstätte "Fabric Department" Chandelier, Re Edition
Located in Vienna, AT
A simple but sensational fixture, designed by Josef Hoffmann, for the fabric department of the Wiener Werkstaette on Kaerntnerstrasse in Vienna. Style and color of the fabric custom ...
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2010s Austrian Jugendstil Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Silk
Rarest Arts & Crafts Beveled Glass & Brass Pendant Light Lantern w. Unique Chain
Located in Lisse, NL
Handcrafted, beveled glass holding lantern with the original and unique triangle elements chain.
If you are looking for the best and the rarest when it comes to European Arts and Cr...
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Early 20th Century European Aesthetic Movement Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass, Wire
French Art Deco Lustre Glass Ceiling Pendant Chandelier Degué Manufacture c 1930
By Degué
Located in Labrit, Landes
Art Deco chandelier or lustre, French
Frozen molded glass and brass
Geometrical motifs and stylized leaves.
1930
David Guéron was a glass artist and industrialist, founder and owner ...
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Large Midcentury Pendant Cocoon Designed by Achille Castiglioni, Italy, 1960s
Located in Praha, CZ
- extremely rare type
- large
- very nice style of lighting
- defects photographed
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
French Art Deco Lustre Glass Ceiling Pendant Chandelier Signed Loys Lucha c 1930
By Loys Lucha
Located in Labrit, Landes
Art Deco chandelier or lustre, French
A very good and attractive polychrome-enamelled plafonnier suspended from Loys Lucha.
Loys Lucha produced many lustres between 1920 and 1935.
H...
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Adolf Loos from the Looshaus in Vienna Pendant / Chandelier Comptoir Re-Edition
By Woka Lamps, Adolf Loos
Located in Vienna, AT
Hanging on a cable with custom made length. Images shows a natural patinated Version. Designed for the famous "Looshouse" at the Michaeler Square in the centre of Vienna.
Length cust...
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2010s Austrian Jugendstil Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Orbital Six Arms Balanced Italian Brass Customizable Chandelier
By Stilnovo
Located in Bochum, NRW
Important architectural ceiling lamp with six lights.
Six adjustable arms made of brass, each ending with a brass shade holding one light, beginning with a brass sphere.
Dimensions:...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Danish Designer, Chandelier, Brass, Glass, Denmark, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and pink opaline glass chandelier designed and produced in Denmark, c. 1950s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 20.5"H x 21.5"W x 21.5"D
Stem Length (inches): 14.0"
Dimensions ...
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
EXTRA LARGE Art Deco White & Black Alabaster Pendant Chandelier w Perfect Canopy
Located in Lisse, NL
Top class, Art Deco chandelier with a large ( 21.4 inches Ø ) stylized flower shade and perfect canopy.
Thanks to its large size and good condition this alabaster chandelier will li...
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Early 20th Century Austrian Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Alabaster, Metal, Bronze, Brass
Niermann Weeks Crystal & Wrought Iron 12 Light Chandelier
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Niermann Weeks Crystal & Wrought Iron 12 Light Chandelier
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1990s American Louis XVI Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Iron
French Bronze Chandelier With Crystal Beaded Cup Early 1900s
Located in Milano, MI
Early 1900s French Bronze And Crystal Entrance Chandelier with the reflective body composed of an inverted dome of English pearls with a sloping diameter. The frame of this Empire-st...
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Early 20th Century French Empire Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
Hans-Agne Jakobsson Verdigris Patinated 'Mini-Tratten' Outdoor Pendant
Located in Glendale, CA
Hans-Agne Jakobsson Verdigris Patinated 'Mini-Tratten' Outdoor Pendant
An exclusive made for U.S. and UL listed authorized re-edition of the classic Swedish design from Jakobsson, E...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Antique 12" Holophane Reflector-Refractor Prismatic Glass Pendant Light, c.1920
By Holophane
Located in London, GB
A 12" 'Reflector-Refractor' pendant light made in USA by Holophane. c.1920.
Single prismatic glass reflector with decorative cast clips and unusual, original two-part brass galler...
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1920s English Art Deco Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Italian Model Falkland Pendant Lamp by Bruno Munari for Danese Milano, 1960s
By Bruno Munari
Located in Hamburg, DE
A design classic from the Italian manufacturer Danese Milano based on a design by Bruno Munari from the 1960s.
The most striking element of this lamp is the textile shade. The stret...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
XL-Graben Cafe Josef Hoffmann and the Wiener Werkstätte Chandelier, Re-Edition
Located in Vienna, AT
Josef Hoffmann designed this pendant for the famous Graben Cafè in Vienna. he earlier has used this design for the Staekelberg, Knips and Zuckerkandl Mansion. We have also a version ...
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2010s Austrian Jugendstil Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Tiffany School Leaded & Stained Glass Hanging Light with Seashore Shells 20thC
Located in Big Flats, NY
Tiffany Style Leaded & Stained Glass Hanging Light with Seashore Shells Pattern Unsigned 20thC.
Measures - 20"H x 20"W x 12.75"D.
A finely crafted leaded and stained glass hang...
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20th Century North American Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Stained Glass
1950 Rattan chandelier by Louis Sognot
By Louis Sognot
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Composed of a circle formed by two round rattan rods placed horizontally, decorated with a small band of braided rope wrapped around the two circles, which holds them together.
Aroun...
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1950s French Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Rope, Rattan
French Designer, Pendant Light, Glass, Rope, France, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A pink glass and beige rope pendant light designed and produced in France, c. 1930s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 18.0"H x 13.75"W x 13.75"D
Cord Length (inches): 13”
Chain/rod ca...
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1930s French Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Rope, Glass
Georges Beal at Verlys Large and Rare Art Deco Pendant Chandelier, 1920
By Verlys Glass
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
This stunning French Art Deco pendant chandelier was designed by Georges Béal and produced by VERLYS in Les Andelys, France, during the 1920s. The chandelier features the iconic "Les...
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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Josef Hoffmann and the Wiener Werkstaette Fabric Department Pendant, Re-Edition
Located in Vienna, AT
A simple but sensational fixture, designed by Josef Hoffmann, for the fabric department of the Wiener Werkstaette on Kaerntnerstrasse in Vienna. Style and color of the fabric custom-...
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2010s Austrian Jugendstil Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Silk
Aleh Wave Chandelier Blown Glass by Shakuff
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A natural addition to any space, Aleh Wave is an ode to nature’s own sublime engineering composed by designer Sophia Han.
Meaning leaf in Hebrew, Aleh Wave was inspired by the aest...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Blown Glass, Wood
Amethyst Glass Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1960 Italian amethyst "jellyfish" light fixture with 2 candelabra lights.
Measurements:
Present drop: 9"
Diameter: 10.5"
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1960s Italian Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Bronze
Josef Hoffmann Jugendstil Art Nouveau Glass and Brass Pende, Re-Edition
Located in Vienna, AT
Very important early design by Josef Hoffmann.
See figure: The Studio 1906, C14 Art Revival in Austria
brass, crystal-glass, opaline-glass on the chain.
Length custom-made
All comp...
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2010s Austrian Jugendstil Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Chrome Kaiser 6-Arm Space Age Chandelier, Germany, 1960s
Located in Hagenbach, DE
This midcentury chandelier by Kaiser Leuchten, crafted in Germany in the 1960s, showcases a captivating Space Age design. Its sleek, futuristic aesthetic is highlighted by six beauti...
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Ceiling Lamp Bubblan by Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors, Sweden 1960s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Midcentury hanging glass ceiling lamp Bubblan " the Bubble" by Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors Glass 1965, Sweden 1950s. Model RD 2177/117. Round shaped design lamp with a calming light ...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Large Seven Arms Chandelier Solid Pine with Fabric Shades by Luxus Sweden, 1960s
Located in Stockholm, SE
This unique, NOS; New Old Stock, never used solid pine wood, seven-light chandelier was created in this “golden age of Scandinavian design”, a period that saw the revival of an eleme...
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Iron
Large Spanish Sunburst Flush Mount in Gilt Metal with support, circa 1950
Located in La xara, VC
Large Spanish sunburst light in gilt metal and frosted glass,greeen ; white ; orange........other color
Spain, 1950s. Midcentury antique gilt iron frame or pendant with laurel leaf ...
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1950s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Iron, Gold Leaf
Lennox Branching Leaf Chandelier in Tobacco
Located in Dallas, TX
With a classic shape modified with a more contemporary silhouette, the Lennox Chandelier offers a timeless look that will move effortlessly from room to room. A variety of forged lea...
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2010s American Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Iron
Gilded Palwa Chandelier, 1970s, Germany
By Palwa
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
A stunning 1970s Palwa chandelier from Germany, featuring a luxurious gilded brass frame adorned with delicate faceted crystal prisms. The intricate circular design and cascading cry...
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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass, Gold Leaf
Venini Cappellin 1930 Art Deco Murano Glass Lantern
By Cappellin
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Rare and Delightful 1930 Venini Cappellin Murano Glass Lantern.
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1930s Italian Art Deco Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Murano Glass
1 of the 2 Green and Clear Glass Pendant Lamp by Carlo Nason for Mazzega, 1960
By Mazzega, Carlo Nason
Located in Rijssen, NL
1 of the 2 pendant lamps by Carlo Nason for Mazzega.
Four crystal clear and purple leaves compose this beautiful handmade piece of thick Murano glass.
Please notice the price is for...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Set Of 2 Adjustable Lamps "Pallade" Artemide By Tetrarch, 1970s
Located in Palermo, IT
Set of 2 "Pallade" model lamps for Artemide by Studio Tetrarch (Adelaide Bonati, Silvio Bonatti, Enrico De Munari and Carla Federspiel) 1970s
Made of ABS (plastic), they have an adju...
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1970s Italian Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Plastic
Mid-Century Brass & Smoked Glass Chandelier
Located in Hamburg, DE
Impressive candlestick in brass and glass.
This chandelier combines a minimalist, functional design language with the imposing appearance of a classic chandelier. From a central cyl...
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Murano Glass Chandelier Designed by Kalmar, Germany, 1960s
Located in Aachen, NRW
A stunning Murano smoked glass chandelier designed by Kalmar , Austria manufactured in the 1960s.
The chandelier is composed of 4 thick Murano glass elements attached to a metal fram...
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
28.3c Suspended Light by Bocci with Clear Blown Glass and Copper Wire Suspension
By Bocci
Located in Rhinebeck, NY
28.3c/ Pendant
by Bocci
All 28 pendants work with the copper suspension option, a flexible system that can be shaped into different compositions during installation. Pendants can a...
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2010s Canadian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Copper, Steel
Light Blue Murano glass chandelier 1980s
Located in Dallas, TX
Light blue Mid Century Modern Murano glass chandelier, Barovier and Toso style, Italy 1980s.
The handmade Murano glass chandelier is made of a light blue - aqua blue color, with ambe...
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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Murano Glass
Beam Pendant 84 in Opal by Ravenhill Studio
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Our Beam Pendant is our take on the classic typology of shop lamps, using strips of high efficiency LEDs instead of old school (and inefficient) fluorescent tubes. The Opal Beam Pend...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Acrylic
Pure Art Deco w. Stylish Geometrical Flower Glass Shade Pendant, Signed Hugue
By Hugue
Located in Lisse, NL
Another top quality, antique French pendant light with a perfect Art Deco design.
This stunning and finer quality Art Deco ceiling lamp was realized by glass studio Léon Auguste Hugue (Paris, 1878 – Clichy-la-Garenne, 1970) who began his career as a bronze fitter. In 1907, he established his own bronze lighting manufacturing business at 14 rue Pierre Levée. In 1913, he created a new limited partnership, "L. Hugue, fabrique de bronzes et d’appareils d’éclairage," at number 10 in the same street. The business grew, and around 1925, he set up a factory at 68 rue des Rondeaux, where he worked with the help of his son Maurice Léon, also a bronze fitter. At the 1927 Exhibition in Madrid, he received the Gold Medal diploma alongside Francis Hubens. Strangely, in 1932, Léon Hugue...
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Vintage Industrial Glass Brass Pendant Lights by Holophane USA
By Holophane
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Glass pendant lamp by Holophane, USA. 1950s
Brass top, glass holder
black cotton wire.
Weight: 3.00 kg / 6.6 lb
Priced per individual item. All lamps have been made suitable by int...
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Mid-20th Century American Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Italian Vintage Murano Chandelier in the Manner of Mazzega, 75 Glasses
By Mazzega
Located in Gaiarine Frazione Francenigo (TV), IT
Huge Italian vintage Murano chandelier made by 75 glass petals (transparent and white “lattimo”) in a chrome frame.
Period:late XX century
Dimensions: 65 inches (165 cm) height with ...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Art Glass
Pair of French Carved Alabaster Fixtures. Sold Individually.
Located in New York, NY
Pair of circa 1950's French carved alabaster light fixtures with 3 Edison interior lights and patinated bronze chain and canopy.
Sold individually.
Measurements:
Diameter: 23"
Heig...
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1950s French Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Alabaster, Bronze
Finnish Designer, Chandelier, Brass, Rattan, Finland, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and rattan chandelier designed and produced in Finland, c. 1940s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 25.0"H x 20.0"W x 20.0"D
Stem Length (inches): 21.0"
Dimensions of Canopy: 2...
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1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Antique and Vintage Chandeliers and Pendant Lights for Sale: Shop Baccarat Chandeliers, Stilnovo Chandeliers and Other Lighting on 1stDibs
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 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, 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. (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.)
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 natural world-inspired designs of the Art Nouveau era 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 — shop a collection today that includes antique Art Deco chandeliers, Stilnovo chandeliers, Baccarat chandeliers and more.
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