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Chandeliers and Pendants For Sale
Muller Freres French Art Deco Pendant Chandelier, 1920
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
This Art Deco chandelier by Muller Frères (Lunéville), made in France in the 1920s, is a fine example of Art Deco lighting. It features a salmon-colored frosted molded-press glass sh...
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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Wrought Iron
Large Pair of Wall Lamps by Sergio Mazza for Artemide, 1960s, Italy
By Sergio Mazza, Artemide
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Large Pair of Wall Lamps by Sergio Mazza for Artemide, 1960s, Italy
Lampshade is in very good vintage condition.
Painted aluminum, raw aluminum and clear sandblasted glass.
This la...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
Vintage Murano chandelier by Barovier & Toso, Italy, 1950s
Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI
Amazing murano chandelier by Barovier & Toso made in Italy in the 1950s.
Founded in 1295 in Murano, Italy, Barovier & Toso stands as one of the oldest family businesses globally. Ori...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Murano Glass
Large Contemporary Brass Sculptural Chandelier, Handmade in Sweden
Located in Torslanda, SE
The Bonnie range is designed around the stylized form of a Saffron flower, known around the world for its valuable beauty, fragrance and essence.
Each organic flower-like form is sh...
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2010s Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Scandinavian Modern Beech wood pendant light by Jan Wickelgren, 1970s, Sweden
By Aneta
Located in Værløse, DK
A pendant light in bend Beech wood with a Canvas shade designed by Jan Wickelgren in the 1970s for Aneta Sweden. A scandinavian light for a beautiful space.
* A pendant light in be...
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1970s Danish Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Fabric, Beech, Bentwood
Poul Henningsen 'PH 5' Pendant for Louis Poulsen in Monochrome Pale Blush
Located in Glendale, CA
Poul Henningsen 'PH 5' Pendant for Louis Poulsen in Monochrome Pale Blush
Poul Henningsen introduced his iconic 'PH 5' pendant light in 1958. Six decades later, the 'PH 5' remains t...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
Brass & Glass Atomic Pendant Light, Handcrafted Nautical Modernist Lantern 1950s
Located in Lisse, NL
Rare, Midcentury Made Brass and Glass Ship Pendant Light / Storm Lantern Design,
A stunning handcrafted pendant light from the 1950s that fuses mid-century modern elegance with nau...
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Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Couronnes Chandelier by Bourgeois Boheme Atelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This popular chandelier goes well in all décor schemes from modern to traditional. It is a twist on the classic candleholder design. It provides enough light to be the centerpiece of...
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2010s American Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Plaster
Antique Church Opaline Acorn Pendant Light
Located in Stockbridge, GB
Antique Opaline Pendant Light Acorn – A
An antique opaline glass pendant light salvaged from an office in former Czechoslovakia, f...
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Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Opaline Glass
Mid-century Italian Alabaster Chandelier, 1940s
Located in Palermo, IT
Mid-century Italian alabaster chandelier, 1940s
2-lights, E27 lamps.
Good condition, small signs of aging.
Metal structure.
Diameter 44 cm...
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1940s Italian Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Alabaster, Metal
Single Italian Ball Midcentury Cocoon Castiglioni Style Pendant Light, Vintage
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A beautiful cocoon hanging lamp made in Italy in the 1960s.It has a beautiful round ball design, which is similar to the lamps made by Castiglioni. It is approx. 16" in diameter. The...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Twelve-Light Painted French Provincial Style Chandelier w/ Tassels
Located in Los Angeles, CA
12-Light rustic painted French Provincial style chandelier with tassels. The chandelier features multiple curved arms extending from a central column. Each arm holds a drip wax can...
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Early 20th Century French French Provincial Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Antique Holophane Prismatic Glass Church Pendant Light
By Holophane
Located in Stockbridge, GB
Antique Glass Holophane Pendant Light – I
A vintage bell shaped glass prismatic pendant light shade which looks great both lit and unlit. The ...
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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum, Brass, Copper
Rare Erik Hoglund Large Iron and Glass Chandelier, Sweden, circa 1970s
By Erik Höglund
Located in Wiesbaden, Hessen
A large rare mid-century 12 -arm wrought iron and clear glass chandelier by Erik Hoglund for Costa Boda, Sweden, circa 1970s.
Height: (light fixture only) - 41.33 inches
Totaly heig...
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1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Iron
1 of 2 Kalmar Tulipan Chandeliers Pendant Lights, Glass Nickel White Metal, 1970
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
One of two large and fantastic light fixtures model Tulipan 73 HL by J.T. Kalmar, Vienna, Austria, manufactured in midcentury, circa 1970 (late 1960s or early 1970s).
Two lights are ...
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1970s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Large French Art Deco White Alabaster Pendant Light with Dark Veins, ca 1920
Located in Barntrup, DE
Large French Art Deco black and dark brown veined white alabaster three-light pendant chandelier.
It is an elegant piece from around 1920. It features a beautifully shaped white alab...
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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Alabaster, Metal, Brass
Wiener Werkstaette Josef Hoffmann "Graben Cafe" 45 Pendant Re-Edition
Located in Vienna, AT
Originally a Josef Hoffmann design for the Staekelborg, Knips and for the Berta Zuckerkandl Mansion. This one was designed for the famous Graben Cafè in Vienna - Comes in all sizes. ...
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2010s Austrian Jugendstil Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Antique Copper Holophane Prismatic Glass Sanctuary Pendant Light. C.1920
By Holophane
Located in London, GB
An elegantly formed brass sanctuary light made in England. c.1920
Made of brass with cast copper scrolled hooks which has beautifully mellowed over time. Stamped Holophane pinecone ...
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Early 20th Century English Arts and Crafts Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Copper, Brass
Beautiful 6 Light Murano Glass Flush Mount Pyramid Chandelier, Venini 1970s
By Venini
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Beautiful square ceiling light with faceted clear crystal rods made of Murano glass. Modulated in the shape of a pyramid. The ceiling lights were designed and manufactured by Venini in Italy in the 1970s. The Murano rods...
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1970s Italian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Gold Plate
Cylinder Green Turquoise Ceramic Pendant Light, Denmark, 1970
By OTHR
Located in Rijssen, NL
Stunning round hanging lamp with an unusual cylinder-like shape, made with rich colored green and turquoise ceramics, manufactured in the 1970s in Denmark. We also have a multitude o...
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1970s Danish Other Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Ceramic
Degue French Art Deco Pink Pendant Chandelier, 1920
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
French Art Deco pendant chandelier by Degue (Compiegne), France, 1920s. Pink frosted glass shads with an Art Deco stylized floral pattern. Stamped brass frame. Height: 24.8"(63cm) ca...
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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Golden French 1960s Pendant Flush Light
Located in New York, NY
A stunning 1960s French polished solid brass round disc fixture with 16 solid glass orbs. Five-light sources which emit light downward through the glass as well as up toward the ceil...
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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Lovely Mid-Century Modern Pendant Light made in Rattan, Glass and Copper , 1960s
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Rare and lovely decorative Mid-Century Modern pendant lamp.
Height adjustable from about 35cm to 95cm.
Executed in rattan, opaline glass and copper. The pendant lamp comes with 1 ...
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1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Copper
"The Large Pendant" / 2479 by Josef Frank, designed in the 1920s, org. shades
Located in Stockholm, SE
A real Josef Frank icon, model The Large Pendant / 2479 i brass with original shades. Frank designed the lamp in the 1920 for Haus & Garten and brought the sketches of the lamp to Sw...
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1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
French Designer, Pendant Light, Brass, Metal, Glass, France, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass, glass and white-lacquered metal pendant light likely designed and produced in France, c. 1950s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 23” H x 9” W x 4.5” D
Dimensions of Canopy: 3....
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1950s French Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass
Mid-Century Modern Limited-Edition Walnut 19" Pendant
Located in Beaverton, OR
This pendant light combines Mid-Century Modern and Scandinavian design, offering a sleek yet organic look. Crafted from walnut wood veneer, known for its rich grain and dark tones, t...
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2010s American Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Other
Art Deco Murano Glass Tulip Chandelier
Located in Houston, TX
A beautiful early 20th Century Art Deco Murano glass tulip chandelier composed of hand-blown clear and opaline glass. This chandelier h...
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Early 20th Century Italian Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Opaline Glass
Rattan & Frosted Glass Pendant by DORIA, Germany 1960s
Located in NUEMBRECHT, NRW
This mid-century pendant was designed and manufactured in Germany in the 1960s by DORIA Leuchten.
The fixture embodies mid-century modern design with its minimalist aesthetic and organic materials. It features a hand woven rattan outer shade, a white frosted glass diffuser at the center, and a sleek brass suspension rod with a white ceiling mount...
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Sunburst Brass Ceiling Lamp – French Craftsmanship, 1960s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Mid-Century Modern Sunburst Brass Ceiling Lamp – French Craftsmanship, Circa 1960
Style: Mid-Century Modern
Design: Sunburst motif
Material: Brass
Origin: France (circa 1960)
Co...
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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Max Ingrand Fontana Arte Semi Flush Mount Chandelier Mod. 1462 Glass Brass, 1960
Located in Vienna, AT
Rare original Max Ingrand Fontana Arte semi flush mount Mod. 1642
Beautiful 28" ceiling fixture from blue-ish polished and satin glass, partially with clear and satin finish and smo...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Midcentury French Riviera Chandelier Rattan and Wicker, Italy 1960s
Located in Rome, IT
Midcentury beautiful hand-crafted chandelier in rattan and wicker with chain with round rattan links which can be shortened to adjust it to the desired height.
Made in Italy in the ...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan, Straw, Wicker
Hand Crafted Solitaire 01 Pendant, Ø80cm/31.5in
By Naomi Paul
Located in London, London
SIMPLE SHADE collection is the essence of a shade. One simple design with transformative properties in singular and multiple forms. Using Japanese philosophy to mindfully design spac...
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21st Century and Contemporary British Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Cocoon Pendant Light, Italy 1960s
Located in München, BY
A Cocoon ceiling lamp made in Italy in the 1960s. The ceiling lamp was made in the design of the lamps by Achille Castiglioni.
The lampshade is made of resin. Very good vintage cond...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Swedish Designer, Chandelier, Wood, Fabric, Sweden, 1900s
Located in High Point, NC
A hand-carved wood and fabric chandelier designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1900.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 24.5” H x 19” Diameter
Dimensions of Canopy: 1.25” H x 4.5” Diameter...
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15th Century and Earlier Swedish Antique Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Antique Brass Holophane Blondel Stiletto Prismatic Glass Plafonnier Lamp, c.1920
By Holophane
Located in London, GB
A very well presented 12" glass 'Blondel Stiletto' pendant light by Holophane. c.1920
Two-part prismatic glass shades bearing the Holophane stamp to inside rims, with decorative thr...
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1920s English Art Deco Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Brass Blue Enamel Vintage Frosted Glass Pendant Lights
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Blue enamel industrial hanging lamp.
Frosted glass with brass top.
Weight: 2.40 kg / 5.3 lb
Priced per individual item. All lamps have been made suitable by international standards...
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Mid-20th Century Hungarian Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass, Enamel
Modern Italian Pink Murano Glass Tulip Flower 8 Branch Airy Brass Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
A celebration of floral grace and Italian craftsmanship, this elegant airy chandelier transforms lighting into a sculptural experience. Inspired by the finesse of tulips in bloom, th...
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2010s Italian Organic Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass
Stilux Gatta Pendant, Italy, 1950-60
By Stilux
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Stilux Gatta Pendant, Italy, c. 1955
Wonderful Yellow/Green.
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Regency Style Panache Designs for Michael Taylor White Gold Giltwood Chandelier
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Regency Style Panache Designs for Michael Taylor White Gold Giltwood Chandelier
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1990s American Regency Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Giltwood
Handmade Clay Dome Pendant Light One of a kind- matching pair available
Located in Van Nuys, CA
12" across x 7 " deep ADD two to cart if you want the pair.
Custom hand made pendant lights. we have two matching with plug in grounded cord. cord is 15' Long.
covered in clothnice ...
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2010s American Organic Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Ceramic
Hans-Agne Jakobsson Verdigris Patinated 'Tratten' Outdoor Pendant
Located in Glendale, CA
Hans-Agne Jakobsson Darkly Patinated 'Tratten' Outdoor Pendant.
An exclusive made for U.S. and UL listed authorized re-edition of the classic Swedish design from Jakobsson, executed...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Barovier Large Murano Glass and Brass Flower Chandelier, Italy 1940s
Located in Roma, IT
Stunning mid-century chandelier in Murano mouth-blown glass and brass. This incredibly elegant and unique chandelier was produced by the renowned master of Murano glass Barovier in I...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Hans-Agne Jakobsson Pendant / Ceiling Lamp ”Carolin” T549 Markaryd Sweden
Located in Stockholm, SE
Wonderful pendant lamp 'Carolin' model T549/3 designed 1963 by Hans-Agne Jakobsson for his own company in Markaryd, Sweden. A brass frame with an original shade newly redressed in a ...
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Murano Glass Disc Cobalt Sputnik Chandelier
Located in Austin, TX
Murano glass chandelier in the Sputnik shape with beautiful hand-blown glass discs. Made by artisans in Murano; Italy; each glass disc element has a wonderful cobalt blue hue and is ...
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2010s Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Murano Glass
Swedish Designer, Pendant Light, Teak, Fabric, Metal, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A teak and off-white fabric pendant designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1950s.
Vintage fabric with stains as illustrated.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 33.75” H x 15.5” Diameter
Di...
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1950s Swedish Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Huge 27" Ø Timeless Antique Alabaster Pendant Chandelier with Alabaster Canopy
Located in Lisse, NL
Massive Hand-Carved Antique Alabaster Chandelier – Timeless Elegance in Black & White.
If you’re searching for a true statement piece, this exceptionally large antique alabaster cha...
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Early 20th Century Swiss Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Alabaster, Metal, Brass, Wire, Bronze
Modernist Pagoda Style Disc Chandelier in Chrome & Hand Blown Murano Topaz Glass
Located in New York, NY
This elegant chandelier was realized in Murano, Italy- the island off the coast of Venice renowned for centuries for their superlative glass production. It features a pagoda style bo...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Chrome
Industrial Aluminium Hanging Tube Light, 1970s
Located in Kojetice, CZ
This industrial tube light was made in former Czechoslovakia during the 1970s. These lights were used in Czechoslovak trains called “PANTOGRAF” .It is made of an aluminium, an iron j...
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1970s Czech Industrial Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum, Iron
Rare Arteluce Acrylic Glass Chandelier, Italy, 1970s
By Arteluce
Located in Hagenbach, DE
This extraordinary chandelier by the renowned Italian lighting manufacturer Arteluce is a true collector’s piece and a striking example of 1970s Space Age design. With its sculptural...
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1970s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Tenfold Chandelier 32inch Brushed Bronze Perforated Metal Pendant Light
By Luft Tanaka
Located in Brooklyn, NY
TENFOLD CHANDELIER 5 TIER 24inch in Brushed Bronze by Luft Tanaka Studio
Brutalism meets glam. Inspired by Brutalist architecture and Op Art, the Tenfold Series features interlockin...
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2010s American Brutalist Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum, Brass, Steel
Very nice large 12-armed Mid Century Modern Brass Sputnik ceiling lamp
Located in München, DE
Beautiful large mid-century modern brass sputnik ceiling lamp with 12 arms in very good, unrestored original condition. Made in Germany.
Beautiful minimalist design with downward-curved arms made of brass.
With a beautiful light patina on the brass. Made in the 1950s.
The Bakelite bags...
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1950s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass
Sunburst Starburst Flush Mount Light Fixture in Gilt Iron
Located in Barcelona, ES
Brutalist gold gilt iron sunburst light fixture, France, 1950s.
In the manner of Gilbert Poillerat.
Hand-hammered iron starburst flush mount with frosted glass shade. It has alternat...
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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Gold Leaf, Metal, Iron
Large Italian Florentine Baroque Chandelier Golden Carved Wood, Six-Armed
Located in Andernach, DE
Impressive chandelier from hand carved wood. Golden gilt style and white antique patina to
complete the baroque style.
Luxurious piece Acantus leaves and flowers entwined over 6 arm...
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1720s Italian Baroque Antique Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Flowers Rezzonico Amethyst Murano Glass Chandelier Venice Italy 1980s
Located in Villaverla, IT
This exquisite chandelier is an authentic Murano glass masterpiece, handcrafted using traditional techniques passed down through generations. The piece features vibrant colors integr...
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20th Century Italian Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Cut Glass, Murano Glass
Pair of Bent Karlby Small China Pendants of Opaline Glass + Brass by Lyfa, 1960s
By Bent Karlby, Lyfa
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Pair of two China pendants (small version) made of off-white opaline glass with brass fittings.
The pendants are designed by Danish Bent Karlby (1912-1998) and manufactured by the D...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Large Pendant Light, Black Patina Finish, Metal and Acrylic, Contemporary Art.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Large pendant light, black patina finish, metal and acrylic, contemporary artwork.
This pendant light consists of two meticulously designed aluminium circles, each fitted with a war...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Italian Elegance – Leucos Pendant Light with Transparent Purple Murano Glass
By Leucos
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Add a touch of refined Italian design to your interior with this exquisite pendant lamp from Leucos.
The handblown shade is crafted from authentic Murano glass in a stunning transpa...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Murano Glass
Gaia, Murano 5 Amber and 2 Red Mezza Filigrana glass sphere, Piattelli Design
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
The Gaia Collection is a stunning series of lighting spheres that breathe new life into a timeless Mid-century Murano technique known as Mezza Filigrana. This versatile collection of...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern 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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