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Chandeliers and Pendants For Sale
Mid-century Modern Style Italian Murano Glass and Brass Palmette Chandelier
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Large mid-century Murano glass palmette chandelier, Barovier and Toso style, Italy. The chandelier consists of a white painted metal frame, with gold Murano glass palmettes and clear...
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Early 2000s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass
Gorgeous Cocoon Large Flush Mount Ceiling Lamp by GOLDKANT, 1960s, Germany
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Gorgeous Cocoon Large Flush Mount Ceiling Lamp by GOLDKANT, 1960s, Germany
Lampshade is in great vintage condition.
This lamp works with 3x E14 light bulbs.
Wired and suitable to ...
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Resin
Modernist Hand-Blown Murano 7-Tier Textural Disc Chandelier in Mixed Aquamarine
Located in New York, NY
This striking chandelier features seven tiers of hand-blown Murano glass discs, each crafted with a variety of intricate textural finishes. Some discs feature indentations reminiscen...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Murano Glass
The 'Nanna' Pendant Light - By TallBoy
Located in Malton, GB
This is our 'Nanna' Pendant light. The Norse goddess of joy and peace. Wife of Baldr. Made from forged steel right here in Yorkshire by Sam our incredible blacksmith.
The wh...
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21st Century and Contemporary Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Steel
$1,514 / item
Large Murano glass Chandelier -101 pink and white alabaster glass tube
By Mazzega
Located in Gaiarine Frazione Francenigo (TV), IT
Italian vintage chandelier in Murano glass and nickel plated metal structure. The armor polished nickel supports 101 large pink and white alabaster glass tubes in a star shape. Can b...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Blown Glass
Josef Hoffmann and the Wiener Werksaette Silk/Brass Chandelier
Located in Vienna, AT
A Josef Hoffmann design for the Staekelborg, Knips and for the Berta Zuckerkandl Mansion. Comes in all sizes
Total drop custom made - 55 cm DM
Most components according to the UL re...
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2010s Austrian Jugendstil Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Brass Counterweight Pendant Lamp by Florian Schulz, 1970s, Germany
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Brass Counterweight Pendant Lamp by Florian Schulz, 1970s, Germany
Lampshades is in very good vintage condition.
This lamp works with E27 light bulbs.
Wired and suitable to use wi...
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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Atelier Oï Oïphorique Set of Four T Pe Suspension Lamp For Parachilna
By Atelier Oï 1
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Atelier Oï Set Of Four Oïphorique T Pe and T Gr Suspension Lamp For Parachilna
Oïphorique displays an elegant textile diffuser. After turning on the light you awake the soul, it al...
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2010s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Steel
$36,021 Sale Price / set
30% Off
Palmette Ceiling Light - Four Levels, 163 Smoked Glasses
By Mazzega
Located in Gaiarine Frazione Francenigo (TV), IT
Palmette ceiling light made by 163 Murano smoked glasses in a gold metal frame. Murano blown glass in a traditional way. Structure in gold colored metal.
Period: 1980's
Dimensions: 5...
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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Art Glass
Josef Hoffmann Jugendstil Art Nouveau Glass and Brass Pende, Re-Edition
Located in Vienna, AT
Very important early design by Josef Hoffmann.
See figure: The Studio 1906, C14 Art Revival in Austria
brass, crystal-glass, opaline-glass on the chain.
Length custom-made
All comp...
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2010s Austrian Jugendstil Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Cast Bronze Pendant, Brasa 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
Mid-Century Modern Brass Sunburst Pendant Lamp – Unique 1960 Piece
By DADA est.
Located in Barcelona, ES
Stunning Mid-Century Modern Brass Sunburst Pendant Lamp – A Rare 1960 Masterpiece with Original Patina
Step into the elegance of the past with this breathtaking Mid-Century Modern ...
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1960s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Rattan
$536 Sale Price
50% Off
Muller Freres & Andre Kovacs Large French Art Deco Pink Chandelier, 1920
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
Gorgeous chandelier decorated with peacocks by Muller Frères (glass) and Andre Kovacs (wrought-iron frame), 1920s. The glassware is made up of four glass balls plus a larger central ...
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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Wrought Iron
Rare Hans-Agne Jakobsson Caroline T 549/3 Pendant Lamp
Located in Vienna, AT
Rare ceiling pendant lamp by Hand Agne Jakobsson, model "Caroline T 549/3", Markaryd brass frame with fabric shade, label marked.
Category
1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Art Deco Havanna Glass & Bronzed Brass Chandelier, Sweden 1930s
Located in NUEMBRECHT, NRW
Swedish Grace Chandelier, 1930s
The light features a distinctive 1930s Swedish design with an elegant brass frame and gracefully curved arms supporting three frosted Havanna glass s...
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1930s Swedish Art Deco Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Italian Mid Century Murano Glass Globe Chandelier with Golden Details, 1970s
Located in Morazzone, Varese
Italian Mid Century Murano Glass Globe Chandelier with Golden Details, 1970s
Beautiful and elegant Murano glass globe pendant lamp with gorgeous wave design inside the glass. The be...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Chiton-4 Chandelier by Gallery L7
By Gallery L7
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Elegant four shield chandelier 'Chiton-4' designed by Gallery L7, handcrafted and finished in Los Angeles from American aged raw brass, overall height can be customized ( 20in + ). F...
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2010s American Organic Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
$3,600 / item
Sistema Solare 6-Arms Brass and Onyx Chandelier by Silvio Piattelli
Located in Milan, IT
Sistema Solare is the variation of the Sistema chandelier where the shade is made of a thin cut Ivory Onyx slab. Sistema collection uses the successful rotating stem structure of the...
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2010s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Orbital 3 Rotating Arm Brass Chandelier by Silvio Piattelli
Located in Milan, IT
This elegant, 3-arm chandelier pays homage to the dynamism of planet orbits. The powder-finished brass frame consists of three rotating arms extending horizontally from a vertical st...
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2010s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Adolf Loos Silk and Brass Pulley-Chandelier, Re-Edition
By Woka Lamps, Adolf Loos
Located in Vienna, AT
Chandelier in several versions used by both of the architects, the height of the chandelier is to extend with a pulley. The displayed version was used by Adolf Loos for the Stoessel ...
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2010s Austrian Jugendstil Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Italian 18-Light Brass Chandelier - In the Style of Stilnovo - 1950s
By Stilnovo
Located in Milano, IT
Extraordinary pendant chandelier dating from the 1950s, attributed to the prestigious Italian manufacturer Stilnovo. This iconic piece perfectly embodies the Mid-Century Modern desig...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Large three-Tier Murano 52 green alabaster glass tubes
By Mazzega
Located in Gaiarine Frazione Francenigo (TV), IT
Italian vintage chandelier in Murano glass and nickel-plated metal structure.The armor polished nickel supports 101 large green alabaster glass tubes in a star shape. The alabaster t...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Art Glass
Mid-Century Modern Opaline Glass Ceiling Lamp by Limburg, 1960s Germany
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Mid-Century Modern Opaline Glass Ceiling Lamp by Limburg, 1960s Germany
By shortening the cable, the lowest height of the lamp can be infinitely adjusted to 60cm, at the moment it i...
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1960s German Space Age Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass
Huge Foliage Floral Flush Mount Light Fixture, Gilt Wrought Iron, 56 in
Located in Barcelona, ES
Oustanding Bush Tree Floral Flush Mount Lamp, Hand Forged Gilt Iron, Spain, 1940s.
Rare find
Monumental large size ( 55,9 in ) hand-hammered gilt iron foliage flower bush ceiling li...
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Mid-20th Century Spanish Hollywood Regency Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Iron, Wrought Iron, Metal
Mid-Century Brass and Opal Glass Cascade Ceiling Lamp, Germany, 1960s
Located in Hagenbach, DE
This elegant ceiling lamp from 1960s Germany showcases a refined combination of brass and opal glass. The opal glass diffuser is seamlessly integrated into the brass frame, creating ...
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass
French Mid-Century French Cherries Tole Chandelier
Located in Austin, TX
French Mid-Century French Cherries Tole Chandelier.
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Tôle
German Designer, Chandelier, Brass, Metal, Germany, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and cream-lacquered metal chandelier designed and produced in Germany, c. 1950s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 31.5"H x 32.0"W x 30.0"D
Stem Length (inches): 11.5"
Dimensio...
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1950s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass
Italian Fifteen-Light Chandelier In Gilded Iron And Crystals 1950s
Located in Milano, MI
Gilded Iron And Crystal Chandelier 15 lights on two tiers high, ten lower arms plus five lights arranged at the top, curved arms with double scrollwork, dates from the 1950s and is i...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Iron
Castiglioni Large Viscontea Style Cocoon Italian Pendant Light
Located in Roma, IT
Gorgeous large "Viscontea" style cocoon pendant in fabulous conditions. This charming chandelier was designed by Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni and produced Italy.
In pristin...
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Early 2000s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Steel
Midcentury Cocoon Pendant Light, 1960s, Italy
Located in Hagenbach, DE
This extraordinary cocoon pendant lamp, crafted in Italy during the 1960s, features a highly unusual and sculptural design that epitomizes the elegance of mid-century modern aestheti...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Resin
1 of 2 Stunning Glass Tubes Flushmount by Doria, Germany, 1960s
Located in Aachen, NRW
Fantastic mid-century chandelier by Doria, Germany, manufactured circa 1960-1969. Art Glass cylinders are suspended from the fixture.
High quality and in very good condition. Cleaned...
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Unique Arts & Crafts Copper & Amber Glass Entry Hall Pendant Light / Lantern
Located in Lisse, NL
All-handcrafted Dutch Arts & Crafts entry hall pendant light / lantern, early 20th Century.
Bring a warm, atmospheric glow to any space with this stunning Arts & Crafts period lante...
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Early 20th Century Dutch Arts and Crafts Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass, Wire, Copper
Chrome Chandelier by Gaetano Sciolari, Italy, 1960s
Located in Hagenbach, DE
This exquisite chandelier, designed by renowned Italian lighting designer Gaetano Sciolari in the 1960s, is a stunning example of mid-century modern elegance. Featuring a sophisticat...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Chrome Kaiser 6-Arm Space Age Chandelier, Germany, 1960s
Located in Hagenbach, DE
This midcentury chandelier by Kaiser Leuchten, crafted in Germany in the 1960s, showcases a captivating Space Age design. Its sleek, futuristic aesthetic is highlighted by six beauti...
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Chandelier No. 8 - Vrksa Series
By Raka Studio
Located in Cape Girardeau, MO
This Lighting Piece is a bent wood chandelier with four lighting pods that illuminate the room. The signature style of Raka Studio for coving the lighting module is used in this piec...
Category
2010s Organic Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Wood, Bentwood
$8,000 / item
Large three-Tier Murano 52 blue alabaster glass tubes
By Mazzega
Located in Gaiarine Frazione Francenigo (TV), IT
Italian vintage chandelier in Murano glass and nickel-plated metal structure.The armor polished nickel supports 101 large blue alabaster glass tubes in a star shape. The alabaster te...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Blown Glass
Josef Hoffmann & Wiener Werkstätte "Fabric Department" Chandelier, Re Edition
Located in Vienna, AT
A simple but sensational fixture, designed by Josef Hoffmann, for the fabric department of the Wiener Werkstaette on Kaerntnerstrasse in Vienna. Style and color of the fabric custom ...
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2010s Austrian Jugendstil Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Silk
Grandiose Murano chandelier model Liberty, by Ercole Barovier, Italy 1920s.
Located in Stockholm, SE
Large chandelier model Liberty, in handblown Murano glass, designed by Ercole Barovier, 1920s. Decor of 6 leaf shapes with gold sprinkles and 6 arms with flowershaped glass shades w...
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1920s Italian Art Deco Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Glass
Josef Hoffmann "Palme Paris" Chandelier Edition
Located in Vienna, AT
72 cm (28.35 inch)
Weight:
16 kg (35.27 lbs)
Sockets:
12x max. 40W Edison Screw Sockets E14 (E12 USA) for incandescent and self-ballasted LED lamps
USA and CAN:
All elec...
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2010s Austrian Jugendstil Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass
$27,184 / item
Murano Chandelier
By Venini
Located in Budapest, HU
Italian vintage chandelier in Murano glass and nickel plated metal structure on 4 levels. The armor polished nickel supports 80 large pink and white alabaster glass tube. The alabast...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Art Glass, Murano Glass
$4,530 / item
Extra Large Sunburst Chandelier / Light Fixture in Gilt Iron, Spain 1940s
Located in Barcelona, ES
One of a kind extra large (31,5 inches ) gilt sunburst light fixture in wrought iron. Spain, 1940s.
This monumental triple layered ceiling flush mount was entirely made in hand-forge...
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20th Century Spanish Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Iron, Wrought Iron, Gold Leaf
Italian Designer, Pendant Light, Brass, Glass, Italy, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and Murano glass pendant light designed and produced in Italy, . 1940s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 43.0"H x 14.25"W x 14.25"D
Stem Length (inches): 24”
Dimensions of Can...
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1940s Italian Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Customizable White Plaster Veris Pendant 30", hung by hand-plastered rod
By Benediko
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
Materials
Metal
Enormous 36 Ø Flush Mount / Pendant with Stunning Full Moon-Like Alabaster Shade
Located in Lisse, NL
One of the largest, most stylish and truly lunar-like alabaster lights.
This superb condition and timeless design alabaster grand chandelier is another one of our recent great finds...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Alabaster, Metal, Wire, Iron
Brass Ceiling Lamp by Valenti, 1970s
By Jacques Adnet, Valenti
Located in Benalmadena, ES
Elegant ceiling lamp created by Valenti in the 1970s, this is a truly exclusive version inspired by the designs of Jacques Adnet, adapting his visual language into a suspended piece....
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1970s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
"Elpos" Colored Opaline Glass Chandelier with Passement
By Woka Lamps
Located in Vienna, AT
Chandelier with a colored opaline-glass in a handcrafted brass-rim, hanging on works of passementery
Total drop custom
Most components according to the UL regulations, with an addi...
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2010s Austrian Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Neoclassical Foliage Sunburst Crown Ceiling Light Fixture / Chandelier
Located in Barcelona, ES
Triple Layered Foliage Crown Shaped Ceiling Light Fixture / Pendant, Spain, 1940s.
This flush mount features three layers of leaves hand-crafted in gilt iron surrounding a central fr...
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20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Gold Leaf, Iron
Josef Hoffmann and the Wiener Werkstaette Fabric Department Pendant, Re-Edition
Located in Vienna, AT
A simple but sensational fixture, designed by Josef Hoffmann, for the fabric department of the Wiener Werkstaette on Kaerntnerstrasse in Vienna. Style and color of the fabric custom-...
Category
2010s Austrian Jugendstil Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Silk
Brutalist Murano glass ice tube chandelier by Doria Leuchten Germany 1960s
Located in Hannover, DE
Arguably one of the most exciting and beautiful ice glass tube chandeliers from the Dutch manufacturer Doria Leuchten. 69 Murano glass tubes with a matte finish make this chandelier ...
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1960s German Brutalist Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Vintage Industrial Copper Ceiling Lamp, 2000s
Located in Kojetice, CZ
Vintage copper ceiling light in industrial style made in United Kingdom between 2000-2010. The brass socket requires B22 light bulbs. New textile wire and a black iron ceiling dome. ...
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Early 2000s British Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass, Iron
Mid-Century German Cocoon Pendant Lamp from Goldkant Leuchten, 1960s
Located in Aachen, NRW
Rare Mid-Century Modern Cocoon Pendant Light by Goldkant Leuchten, Germany, 1960s
An exceptional example of mid-century lighting design, this sculptural pendant lamp was produced by...
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
1 of the 2 Amber Bubble Glass Pendant Light Fixtures by Helena Tynell, 1960
Located in Rijssen, NL
1 of the 2 beautiful bubble glass light fixtures designed by Helena Tynell for Glashütte Limburg. Design Classics, the hand blown glass gives a wonderful warm glow. Illuminates beaut...
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Glass
Low Plafonnier Crystal Chandelier in Gold Lustre Brass Art Deco New
Located in Berlin, DE
The Brass Plafonnier chandelier is a testament to opulence and craftsmanship. Crafted in-house, we offer the flexibility of both smaller and larger sizes, ensuring the perfect fit fo...
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2010s German Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Henry Mouynet Rare Art Deco Pink Pendant Chandelier, 1920
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
Superb French Art Deco chandelier by Charles Schneider for Henry Mouynet (Paris), France, circa 1920. Charles Schneider produced some of his finest models for Henry Mouynet. There we...
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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Alhambra 2C Milk Glass with Brass Patina, Granada Collection
By L'Aviva Home
Located in New York, NY
These glass lanterns are made in a generations-old workshop in Granada, Spain. Each pendant light is hand forged, and reflects the influence of Moorish design that can be observed th...
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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Moorish Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Glass
Marvelous Bronze Art Deco Chandelier / Pendant with Six Large Alabaster Shades
Located in Lisse, NL
Striking and exclusive 1920s bronze and alabaster light fixture for the perfect atmosphere.
If you are looking for a remarkable light fixture to grace your living space then this an...
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Alabaster, Brass, Bronze
Rare Hand Painted Arts and Crafts Mountain Lake Scene Glass Flush Mount, Signed
Located in Lisse, NL
Unique and stunning work of lighting art (signed by the artist, Michel).
If you are passionate about early 20th century decorative art then you will love this striking flush mount. ...
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Early 20th Century French Arts and Crafts Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass, Metal
Italian Vintage Murano Chandelier in the Manner of Mazzega, 75 Glasses
By Mazzega
Located in Gaiarine Frazione Francenigo (TV), IT
Huge Italian vintage Murano chandelier made by 75 glass petals (transparent and white “lattimo”) in a chrome frame.
Period:late XX century
Dimensions: 65 inches (165 cm) height with ...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Art Glass
Josef Hoffmann Wiener Werkstaette Hand Chased Plafonier with Ornaments Reedition
Located in Vienna, AT
Beautiful ceiling lamp with very elaborate hand chased ornaments, originally designed in 1905, now handcrafted at the Woka workshop in Vienna
All components according to the UL regu...
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2010s Austrian Jugendstil Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
STAR30 Rock Crystal Chandeliers by Phoenix
Located in New York, NY
Pair of finely carved star form rock crystal chandeliers with polished brass finish frames. Created by Phoenix Gallery, NYC.
Height adjustable.
Each fixture has installed 2 candelab...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Rock Crystal
$37,800 / set
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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The alluring pendant light exemplifies the designer’s winsome mid-career work.
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Hand-blown glass makes the Italian fixture glow like dew-covered leaves in the sun.
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A Tale of Two Sputnik Chandeliers
This pair of iconic 20th-century light fixtures with the same name have two very different backgrounds.
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