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Chandeliers and Pendants For Sale
Pair Large 14" Holophane Shade Priced Per Pair
By Holophane
Located in Prescott, US
Priced per pair. Both in excellent condition.
From a Catholic church gymnasium in Wisconsin.
These are the largest we have seen in this 3 piece variety at 14 inches across. The two 1...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Glass
Adjustable Pendant Lamp with Counterweight by Florian Schulz
By Vereinigte Werkstätten München, Fog & Mørup, Florian Schulz, Gebrüder Cosack, Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in München, DE
Very nice height-adjustable pendant lamp from the 1970s.
The lighting effect of the lamp is extremely beautiful.
The design creates a very elegant and pleasant light.
The lamp create...
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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Bespoke Murano Glass Chandelier Gold Gilded Accents & round Bell Shaped Shades
Located in Villaverla, IT
Exquisite Bespoke Murano Glass Chandelier Gold Gilded Accents & round Bell Shaped Shades, Venetian Masterpiece.
This remarkable Murano glass chandelier is a testament to the timeles...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Cut Glass, Murano Glass
1930s Pendant Lamp by Maxonade Paris, Eddé Company (Édouard Dannhauser)
By Maxonade
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
This stunning Art Deco pendant lamp from the 1930s, designed by Maxonade Paris and produced by Eddé (Édouard Dannhauser), features:
A beautifully hand-painted glass shade with vibra...
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1930s French Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Rope, Art Glass
A Fine Blue Murano Glass Hanging Lantern by Martinuzzi for Venini
By Venini
Located in London, GB
Italy, circa 1940
A fine early twentieth century blue Murano glass hanging lantern, with double canopy connected by glass rods and orbs, with unusual twisted finial to the base, and ...
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Early 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Glass, Blown Glass
Paavo Tynell, Chandelier, Brass, Glass, Finland, 1950s
By Taito, Paavo Tynell
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and opaline glass chandelier designed by Paavo Tynell and produced by Taito, Finland, c. 1950s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 28.5” H x 23” Diameter
Dimensions of Canopy: 4....
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1950s Finnish Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Large 35.4” Eclectic Pink Murano Chandelier in the style of Carlo Scarpa.
By Carlo Scarpa
Located in Bromma, SE
Huge Pink Eclectic Murano Chandelier in the style of Carlo Scarpa with beautiful hand blown poliedri prisms in a stunner dusty pink-ish color tone.
Lamp structure painted in a golde...
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1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Glass
Gaia, Murano Black Mezza Filigrana Tessuto glass sphere, Silvio Piattelli Design
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
The Gaia collection consists of lighting spheres that bring back the classic Mid-century Murano pattern called Mezza Filigrana. It provides flexibility, allowing for a variety of gro...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Pair of Bubble Glass Pendant Lights by Helena Tynell, Limburg, Germany 1960s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A stunning pair of bubble glass pendant lights designed by Helena Tynell and Heinrich Gantenbrink for Glashütte Limburg, manufactured in Germany, circa 1960s. Each Pendant requires o...
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass, Metal
Carlo Nason Three Shade Pulegoso Glass Pendant Lamp Mazzega, Italy, 1960
By Mazzega, Carlo Nason
Located in Vienna, AT
Rare Carlo Nason three Shade Pulegoso glass chandelier for Mazzega, Italy, 1960
Very scarce, enormous Carlo Nason light with almost 20 inches in diameter in wonderful, undamaged con...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Italian Designer, Pendant Light, Brass, Glass, Italy, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and murano glass pendant light designed and produced in Italy, c. 1930s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 28.75” H x 17.25” Diameter
Dimensions of Canopy: 4” H x 3” Diameter
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1930s Italian Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Chrome and Opal Glass Pendant Lamp by P.G. Crippa for Lumi, Italy, 1960s
Located in Hagenbach, DE
This elegant Italian ceiling lamp by Pia Guidetti Crippa for Lumi from the 1960s is a stunning example of mid-century modern design. The centerpiece is a beautifully crafted opaline ...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Sunburst Brass Ceiling Lamp – French Craftsmanship, Circa 196
Located in Barcelona, ES
Step back in time with the allure of a Mid-Century Modern sunburst brass wall lamp, a design gem from circa 1960, steeped in the traditions of French craftsmanship. Crafted with meti...
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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Extra Large Doria Ice Glass Tubes Chandelier, Germany, 1960s
Located in Aachen, NRW
Fantastic Six-tier midcentury chandelier by Doria, Germany, manufactured circa 1960-1969. 6 rings of Murano glass cylinders suspended from a fixture.
Sockets: 22x E14 candelabra bul...
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Murano Glass
Large French Directoire Style Alabaster Chandelier Pendant Light
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Large alabaster pendant light or chandelier with aged patinated brass fittings in the Directoire style. The alabaster stone white with attractive natural veining, especially shows w...
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1960s European Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Alabaster, Brass
Isamu Noguchi Akari 45D Pendant Lamp: Timeless Japanese Elegance
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Experience the timeless elegance of the Isamu Noguchi Akari 45D Pendant Lamp, a design masterpiece that transcends generations. Created in 1951 and expertly manufactured by Ozeki & C...
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1980s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Paper
20th Murano Poliedri Chandelier
By Venini
Located in Budapest, HU
It sounds like you have a stunning piece of art with that Italian pendant light! The combination of 111 multicolored Murano glasses and a gold and brass structure creates a truly ele...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Art Glass, Murano Glass
Large Three-Tier Murano Glass Tube Chandelier, Pink Albaster
By Mazzega
Located in Gaiarine Frazione Francenigo (TV), IT
Italian vintage chandelier in Murano glass and nickel-plated metal structure. The armor polished nickel supports 48 large glass tubes in a star shape. The alabaster technique create...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Blown Glass
Murano Tobacco Art Glass and Brass Round MidCentury Chandelier and Pendant, 2020
Located in Rome, IT
Fantastic round chandelier in Murano glass and polished brass. Note the shape of the tobacco-colored Murano glass tiles, very beautiful and unique. Linear Murano chandelier, simple b...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Cristalleries De Baccarat, a Large Pair of French Cut-Crystal Tsarine Torcheres
Located in New York, NY
Cristalleries De Baccarat, A Large Pair of French Cut-Crystal Twenty-Four Light Tsarine Torcheres, Standing Floor Chandeliers.
"A Magnificent Pair of Chandeliers"
Each central stem...
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20th Century French Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal
Gaia, Murano Amber and Red Mezza Filigrana glass sphere, Silvio Piattelli Design
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
The Gaia lighting collection reimagines classic Mid-century Murano glass artistry with a distinctly modern sensibility. These captivating glass spheres offer a fresh perspective on t...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Art Glass, Murano Glass, Blown Glass
Grand French 1960s Crystal Flush Ceiling Light, Midcentury
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful luxurious large golden solid brass flush pendant with 32 solid glass crystal orbs . The pendant emits light upward as well as through the glass orbs. 5 light candelabra ...
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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass, Enamel
Mid-Century Adjustable Valinte UFO Ceiling Lamp in Brass & Fabric, Finland 1950
By Valinte Oy
Located in Helsinki, FI
A beautiful Mid-Century Modern UFO Finnish mid-century ceiling lamp by Valinte c. 1950s, which was one of the leading lighting manufacturers in Finland. The lamp features a large UFO...
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1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Modernist Hand-Blown Murano Glass Three Tier Pendant W/Bronze Fittings
Located in New York, NY
This striking modernist chandelier showcases the artistry of hand-blown Murano glass, featuring three-tier dome forms in a captivating mix of clear, amber, and smoked Sirah hues. The...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Bronze
Opaline Chandelier by Max Bill for Temde
Located in München, DE
Extremely beautiful Sputnik chandelier from the 1960s.
The 9 opal glass lampshades spread a pleasant light.
The lamp has a very high quality finish.
Very contemporary design with a f...
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1960s German Space Age Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
The Line 17 Glass Chandelier by Stillux
By Stillux
Located in Milan, IT
The Line 17 chandelier features 21 horizontal lamps measuring 55 cm each, designed to illuminate dining rooms and curved spaces with balanced, refined lighting. Its symmetrical layou...
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2010s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Glass
French Holophane Glass Vintage Brass Pendant Lights
By Holophane
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Vintage Brass and glass pendant by Holophane, France
Brass top with pressed glass shade
Weight: 1.00 kg / 2.2 lb
Priced per individual item. All lamps have been made suitable by in...
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Mid-20th Century French Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Saucer Cocoon Pendant Lamp, 1960s
Located in Hagenbach, DE
This saucer-shaped cocoon ceiling lamp from the 1960s exudes timeless elegance and vintage charm. Its cocoon material, characteristic of mid-century modern design, has developed a be...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Resin
Adolf Loos, Secessionist, "Brioni" Chandelier, Jugendstil, Re-Edition
By Adolf Loos, Woka Lamps
Located in Vienna, AT
These kind of chandeliers were often used by Adolf Loos in mansions he designed.
All components according to the UL regulations, with an additional charge we will UL-list and label ...
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2010s Austrian Jugendstil Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
1940s Dutch Large Brass & Porcelain Hand Painted Delft Blue and White Chandelier
Located in Lisse, NL
Stunning and large size eight light pendant.
This decorative and top quality made pendant could be perfect for you. Both on and off this great workmanship fixture can create just th...
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Other Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Isamu Noguchi Akari Ceiling Paper Lamp 36N
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Pendant lamp model 36N designed by Isamu Noguchi.
Manufactured by Ozeki & Company Ltd. (Japan.)
Bamboo ribbing structure covered by washi paper manufactured according to the tradit...
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1990s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Paper
Ernst Voss, Pendant, Brass, Fabric, Denmark, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and white fabric pen cant light designed and produced by Ernst Voss, Denmark, c. 1940s.
Model originally mounted with glass diffusers.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 38.0"H x...
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1940s Danish Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Utah-18 Ceiling Light by Gallery L7
By Gallery L7
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Elegant ceiling flush mount light Utah-18™, designed by Gallery L7, handcrafted and finished in Los Angeles from American brass, suspended perforated raw, aged brass disc (18inch dia...
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2010s American Organic Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Spanish Modernist Woven Rattan Bamboo Palm Pendant Lamp / Chandelier, 1960s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Elegant handcrafted bamboo and braided rattan / wicker flower shaped or palm pendant hanging lamp. Spain, 1960s.
This beautiful suspension lamp features a large palm shaped bamboo la...
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20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan, Wicker
Sisal and Teak Pendant Lamp by Temde
Located in München, DE
Exceptionally beautiful and very rare pendant lamp from the 1960s.
The design is very unusual.
The shape and materials create a warm and very pleasant light.
Especially beautiful tea...
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1960s German Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Teak, Raffia, Plastic
Opaline Palmette Chandelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian chandelier shown with opaline hand blown Palmette Murano glass leaves arranged in six tiers including a crown at the top, mounted on 24k gold plated metal frame / Made in Ita...
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Late 20th Century Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Murano Glass
Huge Vintage Murano Glass Tiered Chandelier - 80 glasses - green and amber
By Mazzega
Located in Gaiarine Frazione Francenigo (TV), IT
Italian vintage chandelier in Murano glass and nickel plated metal structure on 4 levels. The armor polished nickel supports 80 large amber and green glass tubes in a star shape.
Wei...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Blown Glass
French White Mat Glass Brass Pendant Lights
Located in Amsterdam, NL
French frosted glass pendant lights
Brass top with 2 meter / 80 inches black cotton flex
More in stock 50x, small differences in the edges. Good to combine.
Weight 0.50 kg / 1.1 lb...
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Mid-20th Century French Art Nouveau Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
8" Antique Holophane 'Reflector-Refractor' Prismatic Glass Pendant Light. c.1920
By Holophane
Located in London, GB
An elegantly formed 'Reflector-Refractor' pendant light made in England by Holophane. c.1920.
Two-part prismatic glass reflector supported by original aged copper gallery and clip...
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1920s English Art Deco Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
1970s Vintage Italian Murano Chandelier, 36 White Disks
By Venini
Located in Gaiarine Frazione Francenigo (TV), IT
Vintage Italian Murano chandelier in Vistosi style. The chandelier has 36 fantastic iridescent alabaster white discs in a nickel metal frame.
Period: late XX century
Dimensions: 44,5...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Art Glass
Blue Flowerpot pendant lamp by Verner Panton for Louis Poulsen, Denmark 1968
Located in Steenwijk, NL
The Flowerpot pendant lamp was designed by Verner Panton for Louis Poulsen in 1968. A beautiful design classic that is still in production. This lamp is an early version and has a bl...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Enamel
Mid-Century Modern Palm Leaves Chandelier Murano Glass and Brass, 1970s
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Mouth blown Murano glass chandelier, green Murano glass leaves, brass frame, three light bulbs. The chandelier reproduces the crown of a palm tree. Rewired to European and US standar...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Bold Minty Murano Chandelier in the of style of Venini. small-medium size.
Located in Bromma, SE
Eclectic, Bold Ice-Blue-Minty-Green-ish-toned Murano Chandelier with Tubular Glass Prisms.
Contemporary Chandeliers in Traditional Italian Mid-Century Style.
The chandelier is compo...
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1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Chrome
Magnificent Dutch Arts & Crafts Brass & Round Glass Hall Lantern / Pendant Light
Located in Lisse, NL
Perfect size Antique, Arts and Crafts hallway pendant with 12 curved art glass panels.
If you are looking for a stylish and quality crafted antique lantern to grace your entry hall,...
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Early 20th Century Dutch Arts and Crafts Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
ARLUS Rare Mid-century Chandelier, 1950s
By Arlus
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
French Mid-Century Chandelier by Arlus (Paris), France, 1950s. This stunning mid-century chandelier, designed by the renowned French lighting company Arlus, features a sleek and time...
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Square Crystal Chandelier Made Of Brass Antique Gold Empire Louis XVI Rarely
Located in Berlin, DE
Square crystal chandelier made of brass - 12 lights, restored in Berlin, rewired
For sale is an exceptional square chandelier with an impressive look and high-quality workmanship. It...
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Early 1900s Italian Louis XVI Antique Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Pure Art Deco and Perfect Size, Multi Layered Alabaster Ceiling Light / Pendant
Located in Lisse, NL
Exceptional & rare Art Deco alabaster pendant light...a timeless masterpiece.
Discover a truly unique and sophisticated antique alabaster 2 light fixture in great condition. This st...
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Early 20th Century Austrian Bauhaus Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Alabaster, Metal, Brass, Bronze
Six Arms Brass Chandelier, White Midnight Blue, Pivot Shades, Stilnovo Style
By Stilnovo, Arredoluce
Located in Bochum, NRW
Six arms brass chandelier, pivot shades, Stilnovo style.
Light up and down, pivoting shades to adjust the light distribution in the room. Customizable in colors and dimensions.
Dimen...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass
'Medusa' Ceiling Light by Alfredo Barbini
Located in Los Angeles, CA
'Medusa' Ceiling Light by Alfredo Barbini (IT, c. 1970s).
Large capsule shaped pendants featuring a scavo glass technique, allowing for intoxicating visual spotting. Each light hol...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Pair of Italian Brass and Glass pendants 1960s
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair of Mid Century Modern Italian pendants, attributed to Azucena, designed by Caccia Dominioni.
Italy, 1960s.
The vintage ceiling lights have light each, rewired for the US.
Beauti...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Vintage French Brass Pulley pendant lamp
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Brass Pulley pendant lamp
Adjustable in height
Minimal height 120 cm / 47”
Maximum height 250 cm / 100”
Size ceiling hook 10,5 cm / 4”
Weight:...
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
White Alabaster and Bronze Pendant Light, France, ca 1930
Located in Barntrup, DE
Art Deco white alabaster pendant light with slight dark brown veins.
This adorable alabaster pendant ceiling light fixture dates from circa the 1930s. It features a beautifully shape...
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Alabaster, Metal, Bronze
Meryl Streep, Pink Murano pendant Flowers Chandelier, 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Pretty Murano chandelier with pink and transparent with altenate crystals flowers in the style of Venini's La Cascata.
circa 1970s period.
The chandelier consists of four rounds of...
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1970s European Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Murano Glass
Spanish Crown Sunburst fixture XL in Gilt Metal and frost Glass , circa 1950
Located in La xara, VC
Large Spanish crown light in gilt metal and frosted glass, Spain, 1950s. Midcentury antique gilt iron frame or pendant with laurel leaf motifs surrounding a central frosted glass dif...
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1950s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Iron, Gold Leaf
Pair Large Bubble Glass Pendant Lights by Helena Tynell, Limburg, Germany 1960s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A stunning pair of large bubble glass pendant lights designed by Helena Tynell and Heinrich Gantenbrink for Glashütte Limburg, manufactured in Germany, circa 1960s. Each Pendant requ...
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass
Mid-Century Modern Stilnovo Attr. Chandelier Glass and Brass Italy 1960
Located in Palermo, IT
Brass chandelier with three opaline glasses. Attributable to Stilnovo. Italian production from the 60s. Please watch the video and photos carefully, thank you.
3 E14 lights
NOTE: W...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Low Plafonnier Crystal Chandelier Brass Lustre Ceiling Art Deco Gold Antique
Located in Berlin, DE
Introducing our beloved old chandelier, restored with love and expertise in Berlin. Its electrical wiring is compatible with the US, as it has been professionally re-wired and is rea...
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Early 19th Century Italian Art Deco Antique Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass, Wire
Antique Art Deco Philips 'Phililite' Dutch Opaline Glass Pendant Light, C.1920
By Philips
Located in London, GB
An incredibly elegant conical opaline light made by Philips. c.1920
Manufactured in the Netherlands, a classic and timelessly designed pendant light. Opaline glass with original c...
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Early 20th Century Dutch Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Glass
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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A Tale of Two Sputnik Chandeliers
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