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Chandeliers and Pendants For Sale
Brass Chandelier by Rupert Nikoll
Located in München, DE
Stunningly beautiful chandelier from the 1950s.
Lovingly designed by Rupert Nikoll.
It creates a very cozy light.
Manufacturer: Rupert Nikoll
Condition:
Very good vintage conditio...
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1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Rare Mid-Century Modern Artistic Glass Art Flush Mount or Ceiling Light, 1950
Located in Lisse, NL
This Midcentury Modern, two lights fixture with Geometric Pattern is another one of our recent great finds.
This striking Mid-Century Modern flush mount is a rare and elegant find,...
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Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Cocoon Pendant Lamp by Tobia Scarpa for Flos, 1960s, Italy
By Tobia Scarpa, Flos
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Cocoon Pendant Lamp by Tobia Scarpa for Flos, 1960s, Italy
Lampshade is in very good vintage condition.
This lamp works with E27 light bulbs.
Wired and suitable to use with 220V a...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Resin
Mid-Century Swedish Bumling Pendant Lamp by Anders Pehrson, 1970s
Located in Hamburg, DE
A timeless classic of scandinavian design. The bumling by atelje lyktan based on a design by anders pehrson.
The lamp primarily casts direct light downwards. Through the slit on the...
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20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
2 Rupert nikoll pendants with original antique opal glass shades vienna 1960s
Located in Wien, AT
2 Rupert nikoll pendants with original antique opal glass shades vienna 1960s
Brass polished and stove enameled
Original antique opal glass shades
Pair price.
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1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Opal, Brass
One of ... Beautiful German Organic Sculptural Brass Ceiling Pendant Light
By miiss
Located in Berlin, DE
One of ... beautiful organic solid brass frame and textil lampshade pendant light by miiss Studio,
Germany
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21st Century and Contemporary German Minimalist Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Rare Goldkant Cocoon Two-Light Pendand Lamp 1960's Castiglioni, Flos Style
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
Rare, extra wide Mid-Century Modern Cocoon two-light pendant lamp or flush mount by Friedel Wauer for Goldkant in the style of Achille Castiglioni, designed and manufactured in Germa...
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Chrome, Metal
Brass Dark Green Enamel Vintage Frosted Glass Pendant Light
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Dark green enamel Industrial hanging lamp.
Frosted glass with brass top.
Weight: 2.35 kg / 5.2 lb
Priced per individual item. All lamps have been made suitable by international sta...
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Mid-20th Century Hungarian Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass, Enamel
Italian Frisbi 850 Pendant Lamp by Achille Castiglioni for Flos, 1970s
Located in Hagenbach, DE
The Frisbi 850 pendant lamp, designed by the renowned Italian designer Achille Castiglioni for Flos in the 1970s, is a striking example of minimalist elegance and innovative lighting...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Space Age German Pendant Lamp from Wila, 1960s
By WILA
Located in Hamburg, DE
Imposing Space Age pendant lamp from Wila.
The lamp body is bell-shaped and consists of two elements. At the bottom of the upper hood there is a smaller hood that closes the undersi...
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20th Century German Space Age Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Midcentury Rattan Pendant Lamp, Germany, 1960s
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Exquisite Rattan Ceiling Lamp, a true embodiment of mid-century German design. Crafted in the 1970s, this lamp features a sophisticated shape made from finely natural elements, showc...
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Rattan
Mid-Century Ph 4 1/2 - 4
Metal and Glass Pendant Poul Henningsen Louis Poulsen
Located in Hamburg, DE
Klassische Lamellen Pendelleuchte des dänischen Herstellers Louis Poulsen nach einem Entwurf von Poul Henningsen. Hier eine seltene Version mit einem Oberschirm aus Metall.
Der Entw...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Large ceiling light by Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Long Island City, NY
8 lights ceiling light designed by Hans-Agne Jakobsson for Markaryd, Sweden. Model T 261/8. Circa 1970th.
Polished brass. Newly rewired with UL Certification.
Some scratches, few bra...
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1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Set of 2 Orbette Pendant Lights by Ango – Sculptural Handwoven Rattan Lighting
By Ango
Located in Bangkok, TH
Elevate your space with Orbette by Ango—a modular pendant light handcrafted from ultra-fine 1 mm natural rattan strands. Light and sculptural, each piece showcases the meticulous art...
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Organic Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Stainless Steel
Koloman Moser and Josef Hoffmann Jugendstil Chandelier, Re-Edition
Located in Vienna, AT
A very nice version from the often used design by Koloman Moser as well as by Josef Hoffmann, the total drop will be custom made.
Originally manufactured at the Wiener Werkstaette A...
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2010s Austrian Jugendstil Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Italian vintage Murano chandelier - 52 crystal glass petals
By Mazzega
Located in Gaiarine Frazione Francenigo (TV), IT
Huge Italian vintage Murano chandelier made by 52 clear glass petal, brass plated metal structure. The glasses are very high quality, the photos do not do the beauty, luster of thes...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Art Glass
Swedish Grace Pendant light, Chr Berg & Co, Sweden, 1920s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Elegant Swedish Grace ceiling light, with a pewter and pale orange colored glass shade with a cut decor. Graphic, functionalist design. Original textile chord suspension.
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1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Pewter
Rare Large "SAN -JU" Uchiwa Light Fixture by Ingo Maurer, 1970s
By Ingo Maurer
Located in Wiesbaden, Hessen
Rare, large 30 fan Uchiwa "SAN -JU" pendant light by Ingo Maurer for Design M, Germany, 1970s.
Socket: one E27 or E26 (US) for standard screw bulb.
Adjustable in the height.
Restored.
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1970s German Japonisme Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Bamboo, Paper
1950 Candlestick in Rope "Ancre De Marine" Audoux and Minet - France
Located in SOTTEVILLE-LÈS-ROUEN, FR
Pendant light composed of a central stem adorned with a “jas” on the upper third, and featuring a horizontal electrified arm at the base that curves upward on both sides, forming an ...
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1950s European French Provincial Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Rope
Large Alta Brass Dome Chandelier by Lawson-Fenning
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The alta brass dome features a spun metal shade with a brass canopy and rod. The shade is available in brass or powdercoated metal finishes. Shown here in polished brass.
The Lawson...
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
$3,125 / item
Rich Green Murano Glass Chandelier, circa 1980s
Located in Villaverla, IT
This captivating Murano glass chandelier, a testament to exquisite Italian craftsmanship, features a vibrant emerald green hue that commands attention. Its elegant design, characteri...
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1980s Italian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Utah-30 Ceiling Light by Gallery L7
By Gallery L7
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Large-scale ceiling flush mount light Utah-30 by Gallery L7, handcrafted and finished in Los Angeles from American brass, suspended perforated aged, raw brass disc (30inch diameter)....
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2010s American Organic Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
$2,900 / item
Large & Marvelous Shape Austria Kalmar Chandelier Iced Murano Glass & Nickel
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Lisse, NL
Large Mid-Century Kalmar Chandelier with Iced Murano Glass and Nickel, Austria/Italy, 1960s.
This stunning Mid-Century chandelier, attributed to Kalmar, is a rare find from the 1960...
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Nickel, Wire
French Art Déco Pendant Light, 1920s - 1930s
By Degué
Located in Schwerin, MV
French pendant lamp from the 1920s - 1940s with an opal glass shade and cable suspension in good original condition - style: Degue, Muller Freres. The ornate glass shade has a beauti...
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Large three-Tier Venini Murano turquoise Glass Tube Chandelier
By Venini
Located in Gaiarine Frazione Francenigo (TV), IT
Italian vintage chandelier in Murano glass and nickel-plated metal structure. The polisched nikel armature supports 52 large turquoise glass tubes which have a slightly textured effe...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Blown Glass
Mid-Century Danish Diskos Pendant Lamp by Jo Hammerborg for Fog & Mørup, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century pendant light from the Danish manufacturer Fog & Mørup after a design by Jo Hammerborg from the 1960s.
A minimalist design with an elegant shape. As the name suggests, t...
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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Louis Sognot Bamboo and Rattan Chandelier Mid-Century Modern 1960, France
By Louis Sognot
Located in Camblanes et Meynac, FR
Louis Sognot Bamboo and Rattan Chandelier Mid-Century Modern 1960, France
Very nice pendant light by the French designer Louis Sognot. It is very well made. The artist has created m...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Cotton, Bamboo, Rattan
Pair of Rare 1930s industrial Bauhaus KG Pendant Lamps by K.G. Lindesvärd
Located in Forserum, SE
A pair of large Bauhaus-style "KG" pendant lamps, model 3611, developed between 1934–1936 by Karl Gustaf Lindesvärd for the Swedish manufacturer Bröderna Malmströms Metallvarufabrik....
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1930s Swedish Bauhaus Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass, Steel, Chrome
Muller Freres French Art Deco Bird Ceiling-Light, 1920
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
French Art Deco Ceiling Light by Muller Frères (Luneville), France, 1920s. This elegant ceiling light features a thick, large frosted glass shade adorned with a wrought-iron ivy fixt...
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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Wrought Iron
Art Deco Pendant by Muller Frères Luneville with Original Birds Shade, 1930s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Magnificent and rare Art Deco pendant light.
Design by Muller Frères Luneville.
Striking French design from the 1930s.
Original silver plated bronze ceiling plate, chain and holder f...
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Bronze
Murano Glass Pendant Lamps Pair Lantern Iridescent Blue Glass Lights, circa 1960
Located in Vienna, AT
Murano Glass Pendant Lamps Pair Lantern Iridescent Blue Glass Lights, circa 1960, Italy- priced as a pair- 6.7" x 24.5" (light shade only, hardware bottom to top) overall height/drop...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
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
Set of Four Mid-Century Modern Alabaster and Brass Wall Sconces, Italy, 1970s
Located in Lisse, NL
Unique alabaster wall sconces lights, Art Deco style.
A beautiful and rare set of four Mid-Century Modern alabaster wall sconces with brass details, made in Italy in the 1970s. Thes...
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Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Alabaster, Brass, Wire
Mid-Century Modern Wicker Pendant Lamp, 1960s.
Located in Hannover, DE
This natural wicker pendant lamp is a rare to find style of lampshade, it will enrich your home regardless of its style. The make also cottages, restaurants or offices look so beauti...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Wicker
Mid-Century Expansive Leaf Form Chandelier in Brass Fittings by Franco Luce
By Franco Luce
Located in New York, NY
This piece originates from Italy circa 1980. Features eight arms composed of beautiful hand blown Murano elements with beautiful striated white and clear glass hues. The frame is com...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Beautiful Art Deco Bronze Chandelier with Striking Alabaster Like Glass Shades
Located in Lisse, NL
Striking and exclusive 1920s bronze and glass light fixture for the perfect atmosphere.
If you are looking for a remarkable light fixture to grace your living space then this antiqu...
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Brass White Enamel Vintage Industrial Pendant Lights
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Vintage industrial pendant made of white enamel with brass top.
white interior
Weight: 1.70 kg / 3.7 lb
Priced per individual item. All lamps have been made suitable by internation...
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Mid-20th Century Hungarian Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass, Enamel
French Art Deco Lustre Glass Ceiling Pendant Chandelier Signed Loys Lucha c 1930
By Loys Lucha
Located in Labrit, Landes
Art Deco chandelier or lustre, French
A very good and attractive polychrome-enamelled plafonnier suspended from Loys Lucha.
Loys Lucha produced many lustres between 1920 and 1935.
H...
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Italian Chandelier
Located in Rome, IT
This Italian chandelier from the 1950s elegantly combines different materials, reflecting the design ethos of the era. The fixture features a fully bronze hat complementing a partial...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass, Bronze
A Late 19th Century Whimsical Red and Gold Tole Pagoda Chandelier
Located in London, GB
France, circa 1880
A rare late nineteenth century red tole chandelier, in whimsical Chinoiserie taste, with double pagoda top and six drop lights....
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Late 19th Century French Antique Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Veneziana 6 tiers chandelier. 65 Opaline glass elements. Silvio Piattelli design
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
Drawing on decades of experience in lighting, my aim was to fashion a chandelier that seamlessly marries timeless elegance with practicality.
I added glass elements with a more comp...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Glass, Murano Glass
Gaia Trittico, Set of 3 Murano Black Mezza Filigrana Tessuto glass sphere.
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
Swedish Designer, Pendant Light, Brass, Glass, Sweden, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and etched glass pendant light designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1930s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 20.5"H x 10.0"W x 10.0"D
Stem Length (inches): 5.0"
Dimensions of Ca...
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1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Vintage 1970s Murano glass chandelier designed by Toni Zuccheri for Veart
By Toni Zuccheri, VeArt
Located in None, IT
Chandelier consisting of four Murano glass cubes, design Toni Zuccheri for Veart, 1970s.
CONDITION:
In good, working condition, may show signs of wear given by time.
SIZING:
Heigh...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
$1,602 Sale Price
20% Off
French Tole Hot Air Balloon Chandelier, circa 1950s
Located in Wiesbaden, Hessen
A wonderful hand - painted hot air balloon chandelier, France, circa 1950s.
Socket: 6 x e14 (Edison) for standard screw bulbs.
The condition is excellent.
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Jean Noverdy French Art Deco Wrought-Iron Pendant Chandelier, 1920
By Jean Noverdy
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
Large French Art Deco Chandelier by Jean Noverdy (Dijon), France. This stunning French Art Deco chandelier, designed by the celebrated artist Jean Noverdy in the 1920s, exemplifies t...
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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Wrought Iron
Scandinavian mid century chandelier pendant lamp, brass & glass, Sweden, 1950s
Located in Forserum, SE
Scandinavian mid-century pendant lamp, produced by an unidentified Swedish manufacturer in the 1950s. Crafted from brass, it features three curved arms attached to a bell-shaped cent...
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Josef Hoffmann Wiener Werkstätte Pendant Jugendstil Silk Chandelier, Re-Edition
Located in Vienna, AT
A Josef Hoffmann design for the Staekelborg, Knips and for the Berta Zuckerkandl Mansion. Comes as well in other sizes and colors. The other images shows the lamp in a showroom of th...
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2010s Austrian Jugendstil Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Cast Bronze Pendant, Sepia Finish, Flor de Bronce Collection
By L'Aviva Home
Located in New York, NY
Inspired by the layered significance of the calla lily in Mexican culture, this collection blends the bold heft of cast bronze with sculpted, flowing curves that echo the flower’s fo...
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21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Art Nouveau Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Bronze
Pair Scandinavian Art Deco Theater Pendants Brass Hand-blown Opaline, 1920-1930
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
A pair of 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 elab...
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Early 20th Century Scandinavian Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass, Chrome
Italian Fazzoletto Glass Pendant Lamp by Carlo Nason for Mazzega
Located in München, DE
Very beautiful and large Murano glass pendant lamp from the 1960s.
The lamp is very elegant and rare in this form.
The structure of the glass creates a very sparkling light.
Fantasti...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Large Arlus Fixture, France 1950's
By Arlus
Located in New York, NY
Imposing lighting fixture in brass, aluminum and steel with eight double-sided Fresnel lenses, Fresnel manufactured all the glass lenses for French lighthouses.
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum, Brass, Steel
Mid-Century German Space Age Ceiling or Wall Lamp from Kaiser Leuchten
Located in Hamburg, DE
Imposing Space Age Ceiling or wall light from Kaiser lights in a special color.
The central luminaire body is kept in orange. The slim shaft goes down in a trumpet-shaped plate. The...
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20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Jugendstil Ceiling Lamp / Pendant Opaline Glass, Re-Edition
By Woka Lamps
Located in Vienna, AT
Beautiful Woka ceiling lamp, also available with a 50 cm diameter radius - total drop is custom-made.
Materials used are brass and opaline glass. Available in different finishes.
L...
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2010s Austrian Jugendstil Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Space Age Globe Pendant Lamp, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Rare Space Age ball pendant light with different switching modes.
The upper part of the lamp consists of a translucent plastic ball that can be illuminated from the inside. The lowe...
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Early German Art Deco Milk and Frosted Glass Luzette Pendant , 1900s
Located in Wiesbaden, Hessen
An early German art nouveau milk and frosted pendant with brass mount, ca.1900s.
Socket: one E27 or E26 (US) for standrad screw bulb.
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Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Antique Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Adolf Loos Jugendstil Brass & Silk Chandelier "Dinner" with a Pulley, Re-Edition
By Adolf Loos, Woka Lamps
Located in Vienna, AT
Chandelier in several variation used by Adolf Loos, the height of the chandelier is to extend with a pulley
Most components according to the UL regulations, with an additional charg...
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2010s Austrian Jugendstil Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Set of 3 Murano Chandeliers Kitchen Island or Corridor Pendants w chrome fitting
By Carlo Scarpa
Located in Bromma, SE
Set of 3 Large Chic Exquisite Murano Chandeliers in Traditional Italian Mid-Century Style. The murano pendants is perfect over a kitchen island or a dining table or customized shorte...
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Early 2000s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Chrome
Pair of large mouth-blown Murano glass chandeliers, 38 blue Murano glass leaves
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Pair of large mouth-blown Murano glass chandeliers, 38 green Murano glass leaves, brass frame, 12 bulbs. The chandelier reproduces the crown of a palm tree. Rewired for E14 or E12 bu...
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Early 2000s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Green Glass Art Deco Style Ceiling Lamp, 1940s, Germany
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Green Glass Art Deco Style Ceiling Lamp, 1940s, Germany
Lampshade is in very good vintage condition.
This lamp works with E27 light bulbs.
Wired and suitable to use with 220V and ...
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1940s German Art Deco Vintage 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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