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Chandeliers and Pendants For Sale
Robin's Egg Blue Ceramic Chandelier in Antique Brass 5-Arm 42.5" DIA
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Five antique brass patina arms curve up from a ceramic cluster dish to three tall stoneware ceramic shades in Robin's Egg, a matte glaze with a tinge of blue. With a fixed black walnut orb and tan harness leather accents, this graceful chandelier has the capability of being installed on a flat or sloped ceiling. With a 42.5” diameter, the five-arm Lola Chandelier...
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2010s American Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

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

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Metal

French Designer, Pendant Light, Glass, Rope, France, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
An alabaster-colored glass and beige rope pendant light designed and produced in France, c. 1930s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 23.0"H x 15.5"W x 15.5"D Stem Length (inches): 18.0"...
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1930s French Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Rope, Glass

70s Rattan Chandelier Italian Design
Located in Palermo, IT
70s rattan chandelier, Italian design Intact and working, good condition. E27 lamp. Length of the chandelier including wire 96 cm.
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1970s Italian Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Rattan

Tenfold Pendant 3TA 24inch, Polished Nickel, Brutalist, Geometric Ceiling Light
Located in Brooklyn, NY
TENFOLD PENDANT 3TA 18inch, Polished Nickel by Luft Tanaka Studio Composed of interlocking mirror polished sheetmetal panels, the Tenfold Series is inspired by brutalism and the arc...
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2010s American Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Aluminum, Brass, Steel

Lily Stems Chandelier in Warm Black
Located in Dallas, TX
The Lily Stems Chandelier has a classic profile that fits almost any style and has great scale. The six slender arms emit softly diffused light from the center of individually formed...
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2010s American Chandeliers and Pendants

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Iron

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

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Metal

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

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Brass

Rust Iron Vintage Industrial Factory Pendant Lights
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Factory hanging light Rust iron shade 2 meter Black cotton wire. Weight: 0.70 kg / 1.5 lb Priced per individual item. All lamps have been made suitable by international stand...
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Mid-20th Century Hungarian Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

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Iron

Lovely Large Brass Mid Century Modern Sputnik Lamp, Austrian, 1950s
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Executed in brass and metal. The lamp needs 18 x E14 / E15 Edison screw fit bulb, is wired, in working condition and runs both on 110 / 230 volt. Our lamps are checked, cleaned and ...
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1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal, Brass

Grande lampadario con pendagli vetro di Murano ispirato al mid-century italiano
Located in Trebaseleghe, IT
Grande lampadario con pendagli vetro di Murano ispirato al mid-century italiano Direttamente dalla fonte: Non siamo semplici rivenditori, ma produttori diretti! Situate vicino a Ven...
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2010s Italian Other Chandeliers and Pendants

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Blown Glass

Orbitale chandelier with 3 rotating arms on the new Giacometti style finish.
By Silvio Piattelli, Diego Giacometti
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
This new finish adds a unique textured look to the Orbitale collection. It is a thick, handmade plaster finish called the Giacometti finish, used by Diego and Alberto on some of their works. I added hand-applied gold leaf inside the shades to create a warm contrast for the chandelier. Finding the right technical solutions for a rotating chandelier...
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21st Century and Contemporary Chandeliers and Pendants

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Gold, Brass

Rigadin Chandelier 5 Arms encased Ivory Murano Glass Edgar by Multiforme
Located in Trebaseleghe, IT
Edgar chandelier, 5 lights, Ivory encased rigadin Murano glass by Multiforme Edgar Murano glass chandelier is one of those chandeliers in our collections that stands out thanks to it...
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2010s Italian Other Chandeliers and Pendants

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Blown Glass

Murano Round Gold Art Glass and Brass Midcentury Chandelier and Pendant, 2020
Located in Rome, IT
A riot of leaves, with an elegant gold color. Very beautiful, rich and original design. Fantastic round chandelier in Murano glass and polished brass. Note the shape of the gold-colo...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Simplicissimus Chandelier, 6 Arms Denim Blue Murano Glass by Multiforme
Located in Trebaseleghe, IT
Simplicissimus 360 chandelier, 6 lights, Denim Blue artistic glass by Multiforme This collection in Murano glass is characterized by superb s...
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2010s Italian Other Chandeliers and Pendants

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Blown Glass

Simplicissimus Murano Chandelier 6 arms Blush Pink Glass by Multiforme
Located in Trebaseleghe, IT
Simplicissimus 360 chandelier, 6 lights, Blush Pink artistic glass by Multiforme This collection in Murano glass is characterized by superb simplicity. It is the result of a research...
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2010s Italian Other Chandeliers and Pendants

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Blown Glass, Murano Glass

1960 Germany Palwa Sputnik Chandelier Swarovski Crystal & Gilt Brass
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Outstanding mid century Sputnik chandelier made of a gilt brass construction with Swarovski crystals. Designed by Christoph Palme. Chandelier illuminates beautifully and offers a lot...
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1960s German Hollywood Regency Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal, Brass, Gold Plate

White Enamel Opaline Glass Pendant Lights
Located in Amsterdam, NL
White enamel Industrial hanging lamp. Opaline glass with aluminium top. Weight: 2.00 kg / 4.4 lb Priced per individual item. All lamps have been made suitable by international stan...
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Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass, Enamel

Danish White Metal 1960s pendant lamp by Regent
Located in Varese, Lombardia
Rare and minimalist Scandinavian design chandelier produced by Regent in the 60s. White aluminum structure formed by concentric discs folded and supported to the main support through...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Aluminum, Iron

Wonderful Venetian Mouth Blown Clear Glass Entrance or Hallway Pendant Light
Located in Lisse, NL
This handcrafted and stylish pendant is in mint condition. This single light, Italian pendant is very beautiful, both in shape and in color. The stunning clear glass is mouth-blown ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Arts and Crafts Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal, Wrought Iron

Contemporary Mexican Hammered Copper Pendant Lamp
Located in Guadalajara, Jal.
Tiripiti means gold in Purepecha lenguage and is also the name given to the gods that are manifestations of the sun. The lamp casts its light through the greatness of pre-Colombian c...
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2010s Mexican Chandeliers and Pendants

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Copper

An ART NOUVEAU Chandelier CEILING FIXTURE by HECTOR GUIMARD, France 1900-1960
Located in PARIS, FR
A spectacular and elegant chandelier made of glass tassels by Hector Guimard, France 1900. Art-Nouveau, Art-Déco, Néo-Classique, Shabby-Chic; structure or crown in golden bronze, fluid lines and motifs, tassels forming rods and glass perles enhanced with 3 amber glasses surrounded by motifs in bronze. This piece seems to be a late possibly post-war edition; authentic and ancient piece, edited certainly in 1950-60, coming from an old mansion in Val de...
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Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Chandeliers and Pendants

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Bronze

White Opaline Glass Vintage Industrial Pendant Lights
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Opaline glass pendant. White Bakelite and brass top 2 meter black wire Weight: 2.00 kg / 4.4 lb Priced per individual item. All lamps have been made suitable by international stand...
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Mid-20th Century German Bauhaus Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Amazing Murano glass Candelier - 185 polyhedra white alabaster
Located in Gaiarine Frazione Francenigo (TV), IT
Elegant Italian pendant light made from 185 withe alabaster Murano glasses "poliedri." Structure in gold and brass colored metal. The alabaster technique created in Venetian glasswor...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Blown Glass

Zeiss Ikon IK180 Mercury Mirror Glass Pendant Lights
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Zeiss Ikon mercury mirror glass pendant by Adolf Meyer aluminum top 2 meter / 80" black cotton flex Weight: 1.20 kg / 2.6 lb Priced per individual item. All lamps have been made s...
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Mid-20th Century German Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

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Aluminum

Three Scandinavian Art Deco Theater Pendants Brass Hand-blown Opaline 1920-1930
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
Set of three wonderful and rare ball pendants from the transition period from Art Nouveau to Art Deco, Scandinavia, 1920-1930. Hand-blown opaline glas sphere globes with beautifuly e...
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Early 20th Century Scandinavian Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

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

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Brass

Italian Murano Six-Tier Amber Felci Glass chandelier - 36 glasses
Located in Gaiarine Frazione Francenigo (TV), IT
Beautiful Italian Murano Chandelier composed of 36 splendid amber glasses that give a very elegant look. The glasses of this chandelier are real works of art. Period: late XX century...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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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

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Metal, Enamel

Art Deco White and Pink Marbled Glass and Brass Pendant Light, 1930s
Located in Barntrup, DE
An Art Deco style marbled white and light pink glass and brass pendant light from the 1930s, Germany. This adorable ceiling light fixture features a beautifully shaped marbled glass ...
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1930s German Art Deco Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal, Brass

Scandinavian mid-century chandelier, cone shaped shades, Sweden, 1950s
Located in Forserum, SE
A beautiful Scandinavian mid-century chandelier, crafted from brass with teak details and featuring five sculptural, cone-shaped shades made of opal glass. The fixture is suspended f...
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Tenfold Pendant 3TA 18inch, Polished Nickel, Brutalist, Aluminum, Ceiling Light
Located in Brooklyn, NY
TENFOLD PENDANT 3TA 18inch, Polished Nickel by Luft Tanaka Studio Composed of interlocking mirror polished perforated sheetmetal panels, the Tenfold Series is inspired by brutalism ...
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2010s American Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Aluminum, Brass, Steel

Several Mixed Colored Glass Pendant Lights, Germany, 1960s
By OTHR
Located in Rijssen, NL
A collection of beautiful and stylish glass pendant lights made in Germany and Italy around the 1960's. The Doria light is made of yellow clear glass in a bubble shape. The Kaiser li...
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Baroque Chandelier Crystal Empire Brass Sac a Pearl Lustre Ceiling Antique
Located in Berlin, DE
We present an exquisite Art Nouveau brass chandelier – a true rarity and an antique gem. This vintage chandelier was lovingly and expertly restored in Berlin, and its electrical wiri...
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1920s Italian Baroque Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal, Brass

Large Murano Vintage Candy pendant blue swirl, made in Italy
Located in København, DK
Large Murano Vintage Candy pendant ceiling lamp in blue glass. Mouth-blown glass in round shape with swirl pattern. E27 socket. Comes with adjustable sus...
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2010s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

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Murano Glass

Italian Vintage Murano Chandelier, 26 Glass Petals
Located in Gaiarine Frazione Francenigo (TV), IT
Italian vintage Murano chandelier made by 26 glass petals (trasparent and white “lattimo”) in a chrome frame. Period: late XX century Dimensions: 47,250 inches (120 cm) height with ...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Art Glass

Industrial Green Enamel Factory Pendant Lamp from Coolicon, 1950s
Located in Kojetice, CZ
Industrial green enamel pendant light made by Coolicon in United Kingdom during the 1950s. White enamel inside the shade. Brass top. The socket requires B22 light bulbs. New wire. T...
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Mid-20th Century British Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass, Iron, Enamel

Contemporary Hammered Copper Pendant Lamp
Located in Guadalajara, Jal.
Tiripiti means gold in Purepecha lenguage and is also the name given to the gods that are manifestations of the sun. The lamp casts its light through the greatness of pre-Colombian c...
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2010s Mexican Chandeliers and Pendants

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Copper

Simplicissimus Chandelier, Aquamarine Murano Glass by Multiforme
Located in Trebaseleghe, IT
Simplicissimus 360 chandelier, 6 lights, Aquamarine artistic glass by Multiforme This collection in Murano glass is characterized by superb simplicity. It is the result of a research which harks back to the Classic Murano chandeliers with the purpose of re-elaborates them in modern terms. Simplicissimus chandelier...
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2010s Italian Other Chandeliers and Pendants

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Blown Glass

Art Deco Jefferson 'Moonstone' Milk Glass Plafonnier Light Pendant, C.1930
Located in London, GB
A beautiful silver plated moonstone glass plafonnier ceiling light. c.1920 Silver plated brass ring of embellished with rams head decoration. Beautiful white moonstone glass bowl complete with chain and three-way ceiling hook...
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Early 20th Century English Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

French Art Deco Chandelier Ezan Molded Clichy Glass Ceiling Pendant, C 1940
Located in Labrit, Landes
Clichy glass, aluminium and wood chandelier or lustre, French Clichy glass is recognizable by its white-flecked glass technique. This effect is obtained during the hot glass manufact...
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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Aluminum

Chandelier Lantern Sculpture Contemporary Hand-Blown Glass Blackened Steel
Located in Bronx, NY
FLORA NO. 4 J.M. Szymanski D. 2024 What is the architecture of a flower? FLORA, a lighting collection by J.M. Szymanski, explores a flower's remarkable form. The collection is a lin...
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2010s American Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Steel

Brass Pendant Light by Hans Agne Jakobsson, Sweden
Located in London, GB
A mid-century brass pendant light in the shape of a top hat by Hans-Agne Jakobsson for his company in Markaryd, Sweden. An unusual and rarely seen piece of Nordic design. Labelled in...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Brutalist Style Chandelier Lamp from the 1950s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Brutalist style chandelier lamp from the 1950s Discover the majesty and timeless charm of our brutalist style lamp from the 50s. With its c...
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1950s European Brutalist Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Copper, Iron

Large D. 19.5Ø & Pure White Alabaster Art Deco Style Flush Mount / Pendant Light
Located in Lisse, NL
Timeless and perfectly balanced, Art Deco Style alabaster 3-light ceiling light. Finding an excellent condition and highly attractive fixture always makes our day. This large size specimen has one of the most attractive alabaster shades and it is very wel balanced too. Combined with a vintage brass...
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Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Alabaster, Brass, Bronze

Guseul. Ceiling light
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Guseul, by Wknd Lab Color: Black, red, mother of pearl lining Size: 160 x 160 x 3000 (mm) Material: Ottchil (wood lacquer), mother of pearl, chilbo (glass enamel) Usage: Lighting / ...
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2010s North Korean Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Copper

Noverdy Rare Wide Art Deco Swans Pendant Chandelier, France, 1920
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
Rare French Art Deco Pendant by Jean Noverdy, Dijon, France – 1920s Daum & Muller Frères Era. This rare and exquisite French Art Deco pendant light by Jean Noverdy, crafted in Dijon,...
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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Bronze

Muller Frères Art Deco Chandelier
Located in NANTES, FR
Muller Frères, chandelier with 4 plates and central bowl. Floral decor. Silvered bronze frame. Electrified. E14 socket. 5 lights. In perfect condition Height: 85cm Diameter: 52cm Weight: 20 Kg The Muller brothers...
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

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Bronze

Scandinavian large art deco alabaster pendant light
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Scandinavian large Art Deco alabaster pendant light circa 1930. Beautiful hand carved Swedish dish light from the art deco period.  Alabaster with natural colours of subtle orange's...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

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Alabaster

Original Lobmeyr Maria Theresien Crystal Chandelier, Richly Decorated 28 Lights
Located in Vienna, AT
Very large Maria Theresa chandelier with 28 candles material metal frame with baluster decoration in the center, richly decorated with glass prism This chandlier is in perfect condit...
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1910s Austrian Baroque Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal, Brass

French Black Enamel Vintage Industrial Pendant Lights
Located in Amsterdam, NL
French factory pendant light Black enamel, white interior Weight: 1.00 kg / 2.2 lb Priced per individual item. All lamps have been made suitable by international standards for inca...
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Mid-20th Century French Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

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Enamel

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

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Metal, Brass

Josef Hoffmann & Wiener Werkstaette Silk & Brass Moldauer Pende, Re-Edition
Located in Vienna, AT
For the residence of the Banker Dr Dietrich Moldauer material: Patinated brass, silk, all other colors are possible. Literature: Sekler, Josef Hoffmann – Das architektonische Werk, S...
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2010s Austrian Jugendstil Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Customizable White Plaster Veris Pendant 30", hung by hand-plastered rod
Located in Freiburg im Breisgau, DE
The ‘Veris’ pendant by Benediko Design is a sculptural lighting piece that embodies organic minimalism. With its clean, architectural silhouette and subtly textured surface, it serve...
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21st Century and Contemporary German Minimalist Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Pendant Light Chandelier 'Gavotte' by J.T. Kalmar, Brass Parchment Shades, 1960s
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A fantastic pendant light model 'Gavotte' no. '3762/M 6' by J.T. Kalmar, Vienna, Austria, manufactured in midcentury, ca. 1960 (late 1950s or early 1960s). Parchment lampshades hang ...
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1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Vintage Italian Murano Chandelier Lamp, 36 Pink Glasses
Located in Gaiarine Frazione Francenigo (TV), IT
Vintage Italian Murano chandelier in Vistosi style. The chandelier has 36 fantastic Murano white and pink glasses ("crostoli") in a nickel metal frame. Period: late XX century Dimens...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Art Glass

Orange 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 an o...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Rare "Hana II" Uchiwa Pendant Light by Ingo Maurer for Design M, 1970s
Located in Wiesbaden, Hessen
Rare Uchiwa pendant lamp mod. "Hana II" by Ingo Maurer for Design M, 1970s, Germany. Executed in bamboo and 6 rice paper fans. Can be vertically extended an...
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1970s German Japonisme Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Bamboo, Paper

Mid-Century French Sculptural Aluminum Pendant by Max Sauze, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Curved aluminum sheets in a wire frame as a carrier. This materiality and processing characterize the luminaire designs by Max Sauze. It is not just light sources, the report of the ...
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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Palm Leaves Murano Glass and Brass Chandelier in Green Glass
Located in Bochum, NRW
Mouth-blown Murano glass chandelier, brass structure, 20 Murano glass leaves, disposed in the shape of a palm tree crown. Equipped with 3 light bulbs (E14 for Europe, E12 on request ...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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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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