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Chandeliers and Pendants For Sale
Price: $1 to $1,594
Tamar 1, 2.75" Dia x 14"H Blown Glass Pendant by Shakuff
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Hand blown glass pendants fixtures. 1 glass pendant on 6" round canopy with LED G4 2W bulb. Fixture dimmable. 2 additional ft. are added to every wire. UL listed. Glass pendant measu...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Glass

1 of 10 Stunning Opal Glass Pendants by Limburg, Germany, 1970s
Located in Aachen, NRW
Stunning opal glass pendants in a pyramidic form made by Limburg, Germany, 1970s High quality and in very good condition. Cleaned, well-wired and ready to use. Each fixture requ...
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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Opal, Brass

1 of 4 Murano Ice Glass Pendants by Kalmar, Austria, 1960s
Located in Aachen, NRW
Stunning Murano glass pendants by Kalmar, 1960s 5 structured glasses, beautifully refracting the light very heavy quality. Heavy quality and in very good condition. Cleaned, well...
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1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Murano Glass

Brass Counterbalance Chandelier by Lawson-Fenning
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The counterbalance chandelier features a brass rod that is delicately balanced with a brass finial on one end and a large bulb on the other. ...
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Pair of 18th Century Italian Rococo Gold Leaf Tassel Ornaments
Located in Dublin, Dalkey
Pair of 18th century Italian hand-carved gold leaf tassel ornaments. They are two of the same shape of tassel but in two different sizes ...
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18th Century Italian Rococo Antique Chandeliers and Pendants

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Gold Leaf, Metal

Verstellbarer Jugendstil Kronleuchter aus Opalglas, 1920
Located in Berlin, DE
This outstanding lamp may have shaken on the high ceiling of a Berlin Altbau when US-candy bombers supported the West German people during the cold war. Nevertheless the piece itself...
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1920s French Belle Époque Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Glass

1970s Industrial Cast Aluminium, Glass and Brass Flameproof Strip Light & Shade
Located in Antwerp, BE
Korean flameproof strip light made by Daeyang circa 1978 with a polished finish. Originally these would have illuminated hazardous areas on super tankers, cargo ships and military...
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Mid-20th Century Korean Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal, Aluminum

Customizable Pendant Lamp TRN C3, Brass Rod, Light Blue & Green Ceramic
Located in Paris, FR
TRN C3 Pendant lamp / ceiling lamp / chandelier Designer: Pani Jurek Dimensions: H 45 x 35 x 5 cm Model shown: Light blue & green Bulb (not included): E27/E...
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21st Century and Contemporary Polish Organic Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Circus Pendant Light By Corinna Warm For Warm Medium Black/Bronze In Stock
Located in Santa Monica, CA
The Circus Collection features a family of three pendant lights taking its cue from the shape of a Victorian circus tent. The spun aluminum lamps are available in black or white with a luxurious bronze interior gently reflecting the light. The lamps work well individually or look lovely in clusters of different sizes and colors. Custom colors are available on request. Its Classic design allows for great versatility, suiting a wide variety of spaces, from private residences, retail, restaurants, hotels to workplaces. The design is created to compliment an interior rather than to create a bold statement within a space, resulting in its timeless and universal appeal. The original designer pendants by Corinna Warm for Warm are manufactured and distributed exclusively by Studio Warm...
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2010s American Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Aluminum

Circus Pendant Light Design By Corinna Warm For Warm Small Black/Bronze In Stock
Located in Santa Monica, CA
The Circus Collection features a family of three pendant lights taking its cue from the shape of a Victorian circus tent. The spun aluminum lamps are available in black or white with a bronze interior gently reflecting the light. The lamps work well individually or look lovely in clusters of different sizes and colors. Custom colors are available on request. Its Classic design allows for great versatility, suiting a wide variety of spaces, from private residences, retail, restaurants, hotels to workplaces. The design is created to compliment an interior rather than to create a bold statement within a space, resulting in its timeless and universal appeal. The original designer pendants by Corinna Warm are manufactured and distributed exclusively by Studio Warm...
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2010s American Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Aluminum

Circus Pendant Light Design By Corinna Warm For Warm Large White/Bronze In Stock
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Our bestselling Circus Pendant Light Collection features a family of three pendant lights taking its cue from the shape of a Victorian circus tent. The ...
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2010s American Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Aluminum

SERENE Mid-Century Modern White Wood 27" chandelier pendant
Located in Beaverton, OR
The Serene pendant light is a contemporary, Mid-Century Modern light fixture with a Scandinavian design and organic modern composition. This minimalist luxury wood veneer pendant des...
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2010s American Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Laminate, Bentwood, Lacquer, Organic Material, Acrylic, Wood, Hardwood

Poul Henningsen PH 5 Pendant for Louis Poulsen in All Black
Located in Glendale, CA
Poul Henningsen PH 5 pendant for Louis Poulsen in all black. Poul Henningsen introduced his iconic PH 5 pendant light in 1958. Six decades later, the PH 5 remains the bestselling des...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Aluminum

Poul Henningsen PH 5 Pendant for Louis Poulsen in All White
Located in Glendale, CA
Poul Henningsen PH 5 pendant for Louis Poulsen in all white. Poul Henningsen introduced his iconic PH 5 pendant light in 1958. Six decades later, the PH 5 remains the bestselling des...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Aluminum

Railroad Signal Pendent
Located in Peekskill, NY
These circular pendants feature 75 year old railroad signal lenses. The prismatic glass is quite thick and has a 9 inch diameter. Top to bottom it meas...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Steel

Maru 6" Globe Pendant - Medium Bead Stack shown with Rust Globe, Brass Hardware
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A collection of playful and versatile pendants that consider lighting as the "jewelry" of space. Stacked beads in copper, brass, satin nickel, antique brass, blackened oak, maple, a...
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2010s American Chandeliers and Pendants

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Copper, Nickel, Brass

Cone and Stepped Plate Prismatic Pendent
Located in Peekskill, NY
This uniquely shaped 12 inch cone prismatic with a stepped plate lens has a very dramatic look. The lamp is made up of 2 pieces of glass held together with clips. It has a great prof...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Glass

Contemporary Pendant Lamp 'U3' in White Marble
Located in Paris, FR
Pendant lamp 'U2' by Buzao x Bentu design. White marble Measures: 23 cm high, 11 cm diameter Wire: 2 meters black (adjustable) Lamp type: E27 LED 3W 100-240V 80Ra 200LM 2700K - Comp...
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

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Marble, Aluminum

Contemporary Pendant Lamp 'U2' in Black Marble
Located in Paris, FR
Pendant lamp 'U2' by Buzao x Bentu design. Black marble 23 cm high, 11 cm diameter Wire: 2 meters black (adjustable) Lamp type: E27 LED 3W 100-240V 80Ra 200LM 2700K - Comptable with...
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

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Marble, Aluminum

Contemporary Pendant Lamp 'OOOPS' in Black Lava Stone
Located in Paris, FR
Pendant lamp 'OOOPS' by Buzao x Bentu design. Black lava stone Size: 32 cm high, 9 cm diameter Wire: 2 meters black (adjustable) Lamp type: E27 LED 3...
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

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Lava, Aluminum

Contemporary Pendant Lamp 'U2' in Black Lava Stone
Located in Paris, FR
Pendant lamp 'U2' by Buzao x Bentu design. Black lava stone Measures: 23 cm high, 11 cm diameter Wire: 2 meters black (adjustable) Lamp type: E27 LED 3W 100-240V 80Ra 200LM 2700K - ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

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Lava, Aluminum

Contemporary Pendant Lamp 'OOPS' in Black Lava Stone 'Small'
Located in Paris, FR
Pendant lamp 'OOPS' by Buzao x Bentu design. Black lava stone Measures: 24 cm high, 9 cm diameter Wire: 2 meters black (adjustable) Lamp type: E27 LED 3W 100-240V 80Ra 200LM 2700K ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Lava, Aluminum

Contemporary Pendant Lamp 'Circle' in Black Lava Stone
Located in Paris, FR
Pendant lamp 'CIRCLE' by Buzao x Bentu design. Black lava stone Size: 15 cm high, 13 cm diameter Wire: 2 meters black (adjustable) Lamp type: E27 LED...
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

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Lava, Aluminum

Contemporary Pendant Lamp 'IN' in Black Lava Stone
Located in Paris, FR
Pendant lamp 'IN' by Buzao x Bentu design. Black lava stone Measures: 23 cm high, 11 cm diameter Wire: 2 meters black (adjustable) Lamp type: E27 LE...
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Lava, Aluminum

Kadur Frost 1, 5" Blown Glass Pendant by Shakuff
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Hand blown glass pendants fixtures. 1 glass pendant on 6" round canopy with LED G4 2W bulb. Fixture dimmable. 2 additional ft. are added to every wire. UL listed. Glass Pendant Measures: 5" The center orb of each Kadur Frost...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Kadur Drizzle 1, Eight Inch Blown Glass Pendant by Shakuff
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Hand blown glass pendants fixtures. 1 glass pendant on 6" round canopy with LED G4 2W bulb. Fixture dimmable. 2 additional ft are added to every wire. UL listed. Glass Pendant Measur...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Contemporary Pendant Lamp 'Alley' by AGO 'Large-White'
Located in Paris, FR
Alley pendant lamp by AGO Lighting UL Listed Painted aluminum, white opal glass LED G9 110-240V (not included) Available colors: Charcoal, white, grey, burgundy, green Dimensions: 15,8 x 34 cm (Large) 11 x 24 cm (Small) AGO is a Korean design studio specialized in lighting. AGO is based in the area of central Seoul named Euljiro which has been at the heart of Korean industry. Many small factories and workshops remain and it is where AGO started, collaborating with the skilled craftsmen and makers of the area. AGO develops lightings collections in collaboration with contemporary design studio like Bymars, Word or Big-Game for example. Each project is a constant search of the perfect balance between beauty and function with light. ALLEY is a simple versatile modern lamp. Soft shine from the glass globes will light up above the table to bring cozy ambience. ALLEY comes with two different sizes in various orientations; pendant lamp, wall lamp, tilted table lamp...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Organic Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Aluminum

Contemporary Pendant Lamp 'Alley' by AGO 'Small-Charcoal'
Located in Paris, FR
Alley pendant lamp by AGO Lighting UL Listed Painted aluminum, white opal glass LED G9 110-240V (not included) Available colors: Charcoal, white, grey, burgundy, green Dimensions:...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Organic Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Aluminum

Contemporary Pendant Lamp 'Alley' by AGO 'Large - Burgundy'
Located in Paris, FR
Alley pendant lamp by AGO Lighting UL Listed Painted aluminum, white opal glass LED G9 110-240V (not included) Available colors: Charcoal, white, grey, burgundy, green Dimensions:...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Organic Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Aluminum

Acrylic and Chrome Metal Ceiling Lamp in the Style of Gino Sarfatti
Located in Mexico City, MX
An acrylic and chrome metal ceiling lamp in the style of Gino Sarfatti. The smoked acrylic structure shows 3 adjustable chrome spheres.
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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Chrome

Contemporary Chandelier 'Cirkus' by AGO 'Large - Terracotta' (in stock)
Located in Paris, FR
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

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Aluminum

Long Cage Pendent
Located in Peekskill, NY
This simple and eye-catching pendant features a 12 inch long cage and long tubular bulb. The extra long bulb it's an important part of this lamps look.
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21st Century and Contemporary American Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Steel

Cobalt Blue Jewelers Pendents
Located in Peekskill, NY
These deep blue pendants have an 8 inch diameter and are hand blown blue glass. It has a subtle panelled shape that nicely catches the light. These are perfect hung in groups. The qu...
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Late 20th Century American Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

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Art Glass

Midcentury Ceiling Light with Brass Frame and White Frosted Glass Globe, 1960s
Located in Almelo, NL
Midcentury hotel ceiling or floor lights with brass frame and large hand blown white frosted glass globes. The lights are beautifully thanks to the hand blown glass. The pleasant lig...
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Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Rene-Jean Caillette B5 Suspension Light by Disderot, Variable Height
Located in London, GB
This suspension by René-Jean Caillette, created in 1957, completes the range of the B3 wall lamp and the B4 floor lamp. This luminaire, originally designed as a floodlight before th...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Chandeliers and Pendants

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Aluminum

Large Set Midcentury Lights with Brass Frame & Large Handblown Glass Globe 1960s
Located in Almelo, NL
Large set hotel ceiling/wall lights with brass frame and large hand blown glass. The lights are beautifully thanks to the hand blown glass. These lights were originally founded at la...
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Concrete Ceiling Light 'Huan' 'Small'
Located in Paris, FR
'Huan' concrete lighting designed by Cantonese studio Bentu Design Dimensions: Ø13.8 x 6 cm Light source: LED Panel 10W 85-240V 1000LM (US compatibility)...
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

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Concrete

Concrete Ceiling Light 'Huan' 'medium'
Located in Paris, FR
'Huan' concrete lighting designed by Cantonese studio Bentu design Dimensions: Ø27.4 x 6 cm Light source: LED panel 30W 85-240V 1000LM (US compatibility) ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

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Concrete

'U' Red Terrazzo Pendant Lamp by Bentu Design
Located in Paris, FR
'U' Terrazzo pendant lamp designed by Cantonese studio Bentu Design Light source: E27 LED 3W 100-240V 80Ra 200LM 3000K Measures: H18.5 cm x D9.6 cm. These pendant lamps are availab...
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

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Concrete

1970s Vintage Industrial Black Explosion Proof Ceiling Pendant by EOW
Located in Leicester, Leicestershire
A vintage industrial large cast aluminium explosion proof ceiling pendant by EOW fitted with energy saving LED light bulb and painted satin black. Reclaimed and professionally rest...
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1970s German Industrial Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Aluminum

White Opaline Glass Round Pendant Lights
Located in Amsterdam, NL
German Opaline glass industrial Bauhaus pendant. Weight 1.0 kg / 2.2 lb Priced per individual item. All lamps have been made suitable by intern...
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Mid-20th Century German Bauhaus Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Glass, Opaline Glass

Original Bauhaus Pendants, Three Diameteres of Balls, Up to 16 Pieces!!!
Located in Praha, CZ
- 1930s, Czechoslovakia - very good original condition - opaline glass - the rod can be shortened - no replica or later production - diameteres of glass: 25,30,35cm - height of...
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1930s Czech Bauhaus Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Louis Poulsen PH5 Mini Pendant Lamp by Poul Henningsen
Located in New York, NY
Poul Henningsen was born in Copenhagen by the famous Danish actress Agnes Henningsen. He never graduated as an architect, but studied at The Technical School at Frederiksberg, Denmar...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Foscarini Small Caboche Pendant by Patricia Urquiola & Eliana Gerotto
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Caboche lamps transform light into a sparkling composition of transparent spheres: a design gem resulting from an amalgam of technology and creativity...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal, Aluminum

Contemporary Pendant Lamps 'N' in Black Lava Stone
Located in Paris, FR
Pendant lamps 'N' by Buzao x Bentu design. Black lava stone or white marble Black (aluminum or gold brass) finish (Sold individually) 19.5 cm high,...
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

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Lava

Contemporary Pendant Lamps 'N' in White Marble
Located in Paris, FR
Pendant lamps 'N' by Buzao x Bentu design. Black lava stone or white marble Black (aluminium or gold (brass) finish (Sold individually) 19.5 cm high, 10 cm diameter Wire: 2 meters...
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

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Marble

Contemporary Pendant Lamps 'U' in Black Lava Stone
Located in Paris, FR
Pendant lamps 'U' by Buzao x Bentu design. After concrete version, let's meet the black lava stone and white marble versions! (Sold individually) 18...
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

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Lava

Contemporary Pendant Lamp 'Ri' in Black Lava Stone 'Total Black'
Located in Paris, FR
Pendant lamp 'RI' by Buzao x Bentu Design. Black lava stone and white marble versions available. (Sold individually) 26,5 cm high; 10 cm Diameter Wire: 2 meters black (adjustable)...
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

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Lava, Aluminum

Kartell Small FL/Y Pendant Light in Orange by Ferruccio Laviani
Located in Brooklyn, NY
FL/Y pendant light small in orange. It is a collection of pendant lamps designed by Ferruccio Laviani in 2002. Dimensions: Shade height: 11 in.; Diameter: 15 in.; Unit weight: 1.0...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Resin

Contemporary Pendant Lamp 'QIE' in Black Lava Stone 'Total Black'
Located in Paris, FR
Pendant lamp 'QIE' by Buzao x Bentu Design. After concrete version, let's meet the black lava stone and white marble version! (Sold individually) 16 cm high; 9.6 cm Length Wire: 2...
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

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Lava

Contemporary Pendant Lamp 'Shang' in Black Lava Stone 'Brass Finish'
Located in Paris, FR
Pendant lamp 'Shang' by Buzao x Bentu Design. After concrete version, let's meet the black lava stone version! (Sold individually) 16 cm High; 20 cm Length Wire: 2Meters Black (ad...
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

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Lava

Contemporary pendant lamps 'U' in white marble
Located in Paris, FR
Pendant lamps 'U' by Buzao x Bentu Design. After concrete version, let's meet the black lava stone and white marble versions! (Sold individually) 18 cm High; 9,6 cm Diameter Wire:...
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

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Marble

Contemporary Pendant Lamps 'Bang' in Black Lava Stone
Located in Paris, FR
Pendant lamps 'Bang' by Buzao x Bentu Design. After concrete and terrazzo versions, let's meet the black lava stone and white marble versions! (Sold individually) 31 cm High; 4,5 ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

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Lava

Contemporary pendant lamps 'U' in black lava stone
Located in Paris, FR
Pendant lamps 'U' by Buzao x Bentu Design. After concrete version, let's meet the black lava stone and white marble versions! (Sold individually) 1...
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

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Lava

'Zhong' Concrete Pendant Lamp
Located in Paris, FR
'Zhong' concrete lighting designed by Cantonese studio Bentu Design Dimensions: Ø18 x 20 cm Cord: 2 meter black Light source: E27 Led 3W 100-240V 80Ra 200LM 3000K - Comptable with U...
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

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Concrete

Michael Anastassiades IC1 Modern Black Steel Glass Ceiling & Wall Lamp for FLOS
Located in Brooklyn, NY
FLOS IC 1 Ceiling and Wall Light in Black by Michael Anastassiades Radiant light, delicate balance: Like the other pieces in his IC Light Series, the IC C/W lamp showcases designer ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Steel

Midcentury Industrial Pendant / Up to 20 Pieces, 1970s
Located in Praha, CZ
- 1970s - Plastic circles - New electricity - Suitable in every interior - The height can be adjustable.
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1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Plastic

Large Diameter Sasco Pendant in Solid Brass with Matte Milk Glass Globe
Located in Pound Ridge, NY
Large 20" diameter Sasco solid brass pendant with 8" satin milk glass globe. Our Brass finishes are: Brushed Brass, Aged Brass or Factory Brass which is an uneven weathered patina; a...
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2010s American Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Antique, Vintage and Contemporary Chandeliers and Pendant Lights

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 and vintage 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 (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), 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.

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 whimsical — like the work of Beau & Bien’s Sylvie Maréchal, frequently inspired by her dreams — 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.

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