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Chandeliers and Pendants For Sale
Art Deco 1930s Suspension Light, Enameled Glass and Brass
Located in Vienna, AT
Rare Art Deco enameled glass pendant, circa 1930. A large tiered and cased glass diffuser is enameled in an unusually colorful design and suspended by patinated brass hardware. Good ...
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1930s German Art Deco Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Pair of Anglo Indian Etched Glass Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1920’s Anglo-Indian single light sconces with hand-carved wood backplate and clear glass hurricanes with etched leaf motif.
Measurements:
Height: 22"
Width: 6"
Depth...
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1920s Indian Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Tronchi Chandelier Style Toni Zuccheri, 48 Pink Glasses, Murano, 1990
Located in Budapest, HU
Three-tier Murano glass tube chandelier - 48 pink glasses - Mid-Century Modern
Italian vintage chandelier in Murano glass and nickel-plated metal structure. The armor polished nicke...
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Late 20th Century Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Cocoon Pendant Lamp by Goldkant, 1960s, Germany
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Cocoon Pendant Lamp by Goldkant, 1960s, Germany
Lampshade is in very good vintage condition.
This lamp works with E27 light bulbs.
Wired and suitable to use with 220V and 110V for...
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Resin
Magnificent Large Brass Lotus Fixture by Feldman Lighting Style of Parzinger
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Magnificent large brass lotus form chandelier by the Feldman Lighting Company, Paterson, NJ. Circa 1960's. This piece measures 12" t x 16" in diameter-the chain is 4 ft long.
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Art Deco Chandelier by Muller Freres, Luneville, Nickel-Plated, 1920s/1930s
Located in Bingen am Rhein, RP
Art Deco chandelier by Muller Fréres - 1920s/1930s.
This original pendant lamp captivates with its simple and matter-of-fact Art Deco design. The heavy lamp glas...
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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Nickel
Pair of Modern Steel Wire Adirondack Twig Like Chandeliers C1985
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fantastic modern take on an Adirondack inspired chandelier created from heavy wire rods in a rounded up cluster. Pair available, priced and sold individually. 32 inch diameter with a...
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1980s American Adirondack Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Steel, Wire
Large Chrome Space Age Sputnik Chandelier by Cosack, Germany, 1970s
Located in Aachen, NRW
Exclusive and rare Chrome Sputnik pendant lamp designed by Cosack during the 1970s.
Sockets: It needs 31 x E14 small bulbs-
Light bulbs are not included. It is possible to instal...
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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Chrome
Azores Chandelier, Polished Gold, InsidherLand by Joana Santos Barbosa
Located in Maia, Porto
Best Lighting design at the iLuxury Awards 2021
Resulting from a trip S.Miguel, the Azores chandelier recreates a weeping willow found near a lagoon...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass, Gold
Solis 48 Pendant Light in White by Pablo Designs
Located in San Francisco, CA
Solis is an innovatively simple and elegant suspension lamp that can be used as a pendant, hung from a wall, or as a freestanding portable luminaire to create a distinctive ambiance....
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Steel
Neverino Lamp by Vistosi
Located in Barcelona, ES
The "Neverino" ceiling lamp designed by Gae Aulenti is a unique piece that combines the beauty of blown glass with the murrina technique to create an impressive and elegant design. P...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Murano Glass
Swedish Designer, Pendant Light, Brass, Fabric, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
An adjustable brass and orange fabric pendant light designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 30.5” H x 18” Diameter
Dimensions of Canopy: 2” H x 3.7...
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1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Portofino, Murano Glass Gold Flush Mount, 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Splendid Murano glass ceiling lamp, the leaves are all the same gold/orange color.
Period: circa 1970.
The light mounts 6 standard European e14 lamp holders, possible to switch for...
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1970s Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Murano Glass
Murano glass pendant lamp designed by Carlo Nason for Mazzega
By AVMazzega, Carlo Nason
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Suspension lamp mod. LS 132 with iridescent Murano glass discs, designed by Carlo Nason for A.V. Mazzega in the early 1970s. This is lamp from a stock and therefore in like-new condi...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Murano Glass
Paavo Tynell, Perforated Brass Ceiling Lamp Model 1953, Taito 1950s
By Paavo Tynell, 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
FLOS Frisbi Pendant Light in Black by Achille Castiglioni
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Its name invokes the iconic toy best played in a park, but this light is seriously smart. Offering three types of illumination—diffused, direct, and reflected—the FRISBI doubles down designed Achille Castiglioni’s ability to play with the power of illusion. Three barely-there, fine steel cables suspend the opal acrylic diffuser, making it appear as it if it is floating. A black metal stem and wire mesh basket...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Steel
Extra Large Poul Henningsen 'PH Artichoke' Copper Chandelier for Louis Poulsen
Located in Glendale, CA
Extra Large Poul Henningsen 'PH Artichoke' Copper Chandelier for Louis Poulsen
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
Steel, Copper
STAR30 Rock Crystal Star Chandeliers by Phoenix
Located in New York, NY
Finely carved star form rock crystal chandelier with polished brass finish frame. Created by Phoenix Gallery, NYC.
The chandelier is 30"/W x 30"/D x 30"/H without the chain.
Height...
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21st Century and Contemporary Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Rock Crystal
Mint Condition Florian Schulz Onos Polished Brass with Side Counterweight
Located in Berlin, DE
This lamp is in perfect condition. The height is adjustable with the counter weight to any needs.
To be on the safe side, the lamp should be checked locally by a specialist concer...
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21st Century and Contemporary German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte '2356' Chandelier in Glass and Metal
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte, chandelier, model '2356', nickel-plated brass, coated metal, glass, Italy, design 1967
A stunning chandelier designed by the esteemed French designer M...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass, Steel, Nickel
Mid-Century De Majo Murano Glass Bell Chandelier, 1960s
By De Majo
Located in Palermo, IT
Mid-Century De Majo Murano Glass Bell Chandelier, 1960s
Intact and in excellent condition, E27 lamp.
Milky glass with cherry colored edge.
It has a diameter of 47 cm. Height 50 cm (1...
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1960s Italian Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Murano Glass
Italian Modernist Brass Spider Chandelier, Italy, circa 1950
Located in New York, NY
Italian modernist spider nine-arm chandelier in patinated brass and ivory white lacquer; the central brass fitting support the scrolled brass sweeping arms terminating with creamy la...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Enamel, Brass
Art Deco Opaline Ceiling Lamp, Scailmont Belgium Glass Shade, 1930s
By Scailmont
Located in Verviers, BE
Art Nouveau ceiling lamp.
Photography fails to capture the simple elegant illumination provided by this lamp.
Fitting messing pendant ceiling light with fixing to hold a stylish Belgian Art Deco...
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1930s Belgian Art Deco Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Opaline Glass
Danish Mid Century Modern Light Pendant Bent Norsted for Lyskaer Denmark 1970
By Lyskaer
Located in Miami, FL
A Space Age Modern large 1970s pendant light by Bent Norsted for Lyskær Belysning with a downward trumpet shape design in brushed aluminum with a white inside. Takes a single bulb,...
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1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum
Moroccan Pierced Metal Bronze Patinated Hanging Chandelier
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Moroccan hanging hand pierced metal chandelier in patinated bronze color with a white ceramic bottom finial.
A circa 1960's Moroccan metal ceiling pendant light fixture rewired with ...
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Mid-20th Century Moroccan Islamic Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Mid Century Style Chandelier in Brass and Black and White Lacquered Metal, 2025
Located in Berlin, DE
Imagine a chandelier that channels the iconic elegance of the mid-century era, reborn for modern spaces. This new production piece combines the warmth of brass with the striking cont...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass
Brazilian Contemporary Sculptural Steel Pendant Light - Max
Located in Sao Paulo, Sao Paulo
This pendant is named Sacurá Max. It is a Sculptural light pendant in steel. It can be paited in black, white ou brown (corten). It has 6 domes. The mall cotton domes in various colo...
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2010s Brazilian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Steel
VeniceM Crown Elliptical Pendant Light in Matte Black Nickel by Massimo Tonetto
Located in Mogliano Veneto, TV
Suspended lamp with diffused light. Matte black nickel structure and crystal, amber or smoke grey Murano blown glass trihedrons.
Specifications:
Function: Suspension
Location: Int...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
1950s Blue Counterweight Pendant by Gaetano Sciolari for Stilnovo
Located in Antwerp, BE
A very rare pendant in enameled metal, deep blue metal and custom brass ceiling plate, solid brass pulley. The height can be adjusted by raising or lowering the counter weight and ea...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass
Mid-Century Swiss Copper Type 810 Pendant Lamp by Hans Zender for Temde, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Imposing pendant lamp from Temde based on a design by Thorsten Orrling from the 60s.
An elegant and timeless design with imposing copper surface. The design is based on the addition...
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20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Fontana Arte Style Mid-Century Italian Glass and Brass Chandelier 40s
By Fontana Arte
Located in Puglia, Puglia
This Mid-Century glass and brass chandelier in the 1940s Fontana Arte style.
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1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Bouroullec Modern Black Hanging Pendant Small Aim Three Light & Canopy for FLOS
Located in Brooklyn, NY
FLOS Aim Small Black Three-Lamp Light Set w/ Canopy by Ronan & Erwan Bouroullec
Created by the Bouroullec brothers in 2010, the AIM ceiling light is a design stripped to its most ba...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum
French Louis XV Style Crystal Chandelier
Located in Winter Park, FL
A French Louis XV style four-light chandelier with cast bronze frame and fluted glass columns, crystal balls with rosettes and bead chains. Canopy and chain. All original. Rewired wi...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XV Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Bronze
Large Black Industrial Factory Lamp with Clear Glass Cover from Elektrosvit
By Elektrosvit
Located in Kojetice, CZ
This black industrial pendant light was designed in the 1960s and produced by Elektrosvit in the former Czechoslovakia. It features a ca...
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Mid-20th Century Czech Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Enamel, Iron, Aluminum
Contemporary Chandelier 'Cirkus' by AGO 'Large - Charcoal' (in stock)
By AGO Lighting
Located in Paris, IDF
Cirkus chandelier by AGO Lighting
Coated ABS, aluminum
UL Listed
LED GU10 110-240V (not included)
Two sizes available: 4 pairs of lamps / 6 pairs o...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Organic Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum
Unique Set of 3 Large Art Deco Style Midcentury White Alabaster Pendant Lights
Located in Lisse, NL
Large size and great shape group of three identical alabaster pendants.
If you are looking for a group of beautiful and truly stylish pendants for a midcentury, for an Art Deco or f...
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Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Alabaster, Brass, Wire
Émile Gallé (1846-1904) Cameo Glass Pendant Chandelier With Cactus Flowers
By Émile Gallé
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A dramatic and rare Art Nouveau acid etched multi-layered glass chandelier decorated with cactus flowers and having particularly fine color. The bowl form chandelier with engraved in...
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Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Alabaster Moons Suspension Lamp
Located in Milan, IT
Combining the ethereal allure of alabaster and the warm glow of satin brass, this suspension lamp is a stunning complement to a refined interior. The warm light shines on the one-of-a-kind veins of the stone, creating a captivating effect, while the brass disk above mirrors the round section of the piece reflecting the light. The stem is 40-100cm long (extra length is available upon request), while the diameter of the alabaster sphere...
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2010s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Alabaster, Brass
Magnificent Italian vintage Murano glass chandeliers - 75 glass petals drop
Located in Budapest, HU
Gorgeous Italian vintage chandeliers each made from 75 great hourglass Murano glass.
Period:late XX century
Dimensions:65 inches (165 cm) height with chain; 37,40 inches (95 cm) heig...
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1970s Italian Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Art Glass, Murano Glass
Klaylife Petal Pendant, Large Clay Beaded Chandelier/Hanging Light, 21st Century
Located in Brighton, Victoria
Introducing our newest and most captivating pendant, The Petal. She takes statement lighting to a whole new level.
Each clay petal is handmade in South Africa - no two petals are t...
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2010s South African Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Clay
Asymmetrical Satin Glass Post Modern Light Fixture Made in Italy by Foscarini
By Foscarini
Located in New York, NY
Chic Post Modern Italian design frosted glass pendant chandelier by noted and respected maker, Foscarini, circa 2000 -2010. The fixture is in very fine, original, clean and working c...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Post-Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Pair of Italian 36 Pink and White Petals Chandeliers Ceiling Light, Murano
By Mazzega
Located in Budapest, HU
Spectacular pair 1990’s Murano Italian glass chandelier. Fantastic chandelier with pink and white “lattimo” glasses, nickel-plated metal frame. It has 36 big monumental petals glass....
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Late 20th Century Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Empire Style Beaded Crystal Basket Chandelier, Late 20th Century
Located in Milano, MI
A late 20th century Empire style beaded crystal basket chandelier with a classical circular brass structure and three E27 lights inside.Light bulbs can be replaced unscrewing the bro...
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Late 20th Century Czech Empire Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
Large Midcentury Murano Chandelier by Toni Zuccheri for Venini
Located in Houston, TX
Large midcentury Murano chandelier by Toni Zuccheri for Venini.
Stunning large midcentury clear Murano glass chandelier by Toni ...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Huge Italian Murano Glass Spiral Chandelier, 83 Amber Glass Petals
By Mazzega
Located in Budapest, HU
Beautiful and huge Italian Murano Chandelier composed of 83 splendid glass petals (amber with white spot) that give a very elegant look. The glasses of this chandelier are real works...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Art Glass, Murano Glass
Uno & Östen Kristiansson Chandelier for Luxus Green Thai-Silk Shades
Located in Vienna, AT
Designed by Uno & Östen Kristiansson in the 1960s in Sweden for Luxus, Vittsjö.
A pine wood frame with eight arms and green Thai-Silk Texolux shades.
Diameter 90, height 85 cm.
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Cocoon Pendant Light, 1960s, Italy
Located in Hagenbach, DE
A cocoon pendant lamp made in Italy in the 1960s. The hanging lamp has been manufactured in the design of the lamps made by Achille Castiglioni. The lamp shade is of original cocoon ...
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1960s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Resin
Spectacular Murano clear Glass Sputnik Chandelier - 51 glasses
By Mazzega
Located in Gaiarine Frazione Francenigo (TV), IT
Italian Sputnik chandelier in brass plated metal frame, 51 rare transparent solid glass spheres. Murano blown glass in a traditional way. 10 light points.
Weight of chandelier about ...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Art Glass
Large J.T. Kalmar Chandelier, Brass Textured Glass, Mid-Century Modern, 1950s
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A large glass and brass chandelier by J.T. Kalmar, Vienna, Austria, manufactured in midcentury, circa 1960 (late 1950s or early 1960s).
The fixture is made of a black painted metal center piece which holds 12 arms made of solid polished brass which has an aged surface in a rich and warm tone and lovely patina. The textured and curved glass lamp...
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1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass
Louis Poulsen, Grey Pendant Lamp 'Klassependel', 1970s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Designed in-house by Louis Poulsen in Denmark in 1967. It is called Class Room Pendant Light (Da: Klassependel) and it composed of a grey lacquered aluminium main shade with an acryl...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum
Flos Smithfield E26 Suspension Dimmable Pendant Light in White
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Flos Smithfield E26 Suspension Dimmable Pendant Light in White by Jasper Morrison
Smithfield Suspension LED version is now available in two color temp...
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21st Century and Contemporary Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum
1920's Silver Plated Caldwell 8 Lights Chandelier with Cherubs
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1920's Caldwell silver plated chandelier with cherubs atop and 8 lights
Category
1910s American Adam Style Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Bronze
1 of 5 Large Murano Ice Glass Chandelier by Kalmar, Austria, 1960s
Located in Aachen, NRW
Stunning Murano glass chandelier by Kalmar, 1960s
Two tiers structure gathering 18 structured glasses, beautifully refracting the light very heavy quality.
High quality and in very...
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1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Murano Glass
Hood Chandelier in White Oak by Ravenhill Studio
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Hood Family is inspired by wooden sailboats and the work of Aino Aalto. Thin sheets of polyethylene are die cut and bent, joining narrow spines of white oak to create the hooded shade. The complex joinery of the Pendant and Chandelier results in lightweight frames that hold the glowing, sail-like shades aloft. Brass hardware completes the three part material palette.
The Hood Chandelier...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Oak
A Large Gilt Bronze Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1950's gilt bronze French chandelier with gilt and painted finish and 20 candelabra lights.
Measurements:
Minimum drop 36"
Diameter 36"
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1950s French Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Bronze
Organic Modern Pendant Light Brushed Brass Blown Glass Globes Amber
Located in San Antonio, TX
VITRA (AMBER) pendant light was designed for the Atomic collection by Mexican artist Isabel Moncada.
The fascination produced by the light through the colors of the glass, the curve...
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21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
ASEA, Chandelier, Brass, Oak, Glass, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A three-armed brass, oak and white opaline glass chandelier designed and produced by ASEA, Sweden, c. 1950s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 24” H x 18” Diameter
Dimensions of Canopy:...
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Excellent French Gilt-Bronze Rock Crystal Chandelier
Located in London, GB
Excellent French Gilt-Bronze Rock Crystal ChandelierA beautiful 19th century French gilt bronze 16 light chandelier featuring gorgeous rock crystals will compliment your house or fla...
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1880s Unknown Antique Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Rock Crystal, Bronze
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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Hand-blown glass makes the Italian fixture glow like dew-covered leaves in the sun.
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A Tale of Two Sputnik Chandeliers
This pair of iconic 20th-century light fixtures with the same name have two very different backgrounds.
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The Canadian couple combines poetry and simplicity in their elegant designs.