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Chandeliers and Pendants For Sale
Mid Century Opal Glass Pendant Lamp 'Granada' by Gangkofner for Peill & Putzler
Located in Andernach, DE
Beautifully designed large pendant lamp ''Granada'' by German mid-century artist and designer Aloys Gangkofner for Peill & Putzler.
The design for this very lamp is around 1955.
silk...
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Art Glass
1940s Art Deco Conical Milk Glass & Chrome Pendant Light Streamline Modern
Located in Miami, FL
Sleek period streamline moderne light featuring a wide conical thick milk glass bowl with concentric ribs in the glass suspended under a chromed bullet shaped socket housing, chrome ...
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1940s American Art Deco Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Chrome
Counterweight Silk Pendant Light by J.T. Kalmar Designed by Adolf Loos
Located in Vienna, AT
A height adjustable rare brass counter balance pendant lamp by J.T. Kalmar manufactured in midcentury in 1950s and designed by Adolf Loos. Fitted with three E27 sockets. The lamp is ...
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1950s Austrian Vienna Secession Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Flush Mount Maison Baguès Crystal Flowers Blue Leaves Chandelier 9 Light C 1940
Located in Firenze, Toscana
Housing 9 lights. Will be rewired free of charge with certified UL US sockets for the USA and appropriate sockets for all other countries and ready to hang. Gold tole with perfect pa...
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1940s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal
Adrien Audoux and Frida Minet Nautical French Three-Light Rope Chandelier, 1960
Located in Miami, FL
Mid-Century Modern Adrien Audoux and Frida Minet 3-light French rope chandelier.
Nautical design made in the 1960s.
Takes 3-light bulbs with m...
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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Scandinavian mid century minimalist pendant lamp, copper & glass, Sweden, 1950s
Located in Forserum, SE
A minimalist mid-century pendant lamp, produced by an unidentified Swedish manufacturer in the 1950s. It is constructed with a disc-shaped upper shade and a bowl-shaped base, both cr...
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Copper
Large Hanging Pendant with Birch Dowels by Mel Smilow
By Mel Smilow
Located in New York, NY
The Large Hanging Pendant is part of the re-issued Smilow Lighting Collection, originally designed by Mel Smilow in 1956 and officially reintrod...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Unique French Gilt Bronze Crystal Three-Light Lantern or Chandelier, 1910-1920
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
Unique, Wonderful Art Deco gilt bronze and crystal chandelier or lantern with a three-light central candelabra cluster, France, 1910-1920. Crown-shaped, richly decorated frame made o...
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
$3,610 Sale Price
20% Off
Five Italian Chandeliers in Chrome with 10 Opaline Globes
Located in Antwerp, BE
Four exclusive Italian chandeliers in chrome with 10 Opaline Globes – Luxurious Design from the Mid-Century Modern.
This pendant lamp features 10 opaline glass globes that spread a ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Chrome
Poul Henningson Green PH5 Mini Pendants for Louis Poulsen
Located in Glendale, CA
Poul Henningson green PH5 mini pendants for Louis Poulsen. Poul Henningsen originally introduced the full-sized PH 5 pendant light in 1958 as a Class...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum
Orbette Medium Colour by Ango – Sustainable Indoor/Outdoor Sculptural Light
By Ango
Located in Bangkok, TH
Orbette Medium Colour is a vibrant, sustainable pendant light from Ango’s sculptural lighting collection—crafted for both indoor and outdoor environments. Each piece is handwoven in ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Organic Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Stainless Steel
Midcentury French Rattan Wicker Pendant, 1960s
Located in NUEMBRECHT, NRW
This beautiful handcrafted Louis Sognot style pendant was designed and manufactured in France in the 1960s. It features a large rattan lampshade, light brown silk cord and an off-whi...
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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Fabric, Linen, Wicker, Rattan
1970's XL Japanese Brass Marine Nautical Searchlight Pendant Ceiling Lamp
Located in Leicester, Leicestershire
The large brass pendant light is a reclaimed vintage searchlight from decommissioned Japanese cargo ships built during the 1970's. Professionally refurbished, these original brass ce...
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1970s Japanese Industrial Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Modernist Handblown Smoked Murano Glass Starburst Chandelier in Polished Nickel
By Murano 5
Located in New York, NY
This stunning modernist Sputnik chandelier was realized in Murano, Italy- the island off the coast of Venice renowned for centuries for its superlative glass production. It features ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Nickel
Dutch Extra Large Gray Enamel Vintage Industrial Pendant Lights by Philips
By Philips
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Extra extra large vintage industrial pendant used in warehouses and factories.
6x E26 / E27
Diameter 800 mm / 2' 7.5"
Gray enamel, brass hook
Weight: 5.50 kg / 12.1 lb
Priced pe...
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass, Enamel
Venetian Chandelier 6 Arms, Amber Murano Glass by Multiforme in stock
By Multiforme
Located in Trebaseleghe, IT
Venetian chandelier with 6 arms in amber Murano glass and amber details with light amber cotton lampshades.
This is a classic Murano glass chandelier...
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2010s Italian Other Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Blown Glass, Art Glass, Murano Glass
$3,195 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Clear and Peach Crystal Flowers Maison Baguès Style Chandelier, C 1920
Located in Firenze, Toscana
Housing one light. Will be newly rewired with a certified US UL socket for the USA and appropriate socket for all other countries and ready to hang. Clear and peach crystal...
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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal
Murano Rectangular Gold Black Art Glass and Brass Chandelier and Pendant, 2020
Located in Rome, IT
Murano chandelier with an elongated design with a brass structure and unique glasses with multiple shades, black, white and gold. Characterized by simplicity and linearity, the Muran...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Large French Louis XVI Style Gilt Bronze Crystal Four-Light Lantern, 1920-1930
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
A very elegant gilt bronze and brass mounted cylindrical lantern with a central four-light candelabra cluster, France, 1920-1930. Finely handcrafted, clean lines and modern design in...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass, Bronze
Vintage Eight (8) Light "Ballerina" Chandelier by Paavo Tynell for Lightolier
Located in North Miami, FL
An amazing and hard to find "Ballerina" chandelier with eight-arms designed by Finnish Paavo Tynell and produced by Lightolier in the 1960's. Very large 26 inch diameter fixture feat...
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1960s Canadian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum, Brass
Adnet French Moderne Deco Pendant 1940
By Jean Adnet
Located in New York, NY
A wonderful 1940 French Art Deco four-light golden brass fixture with crystal bobeches, Rewired. The golden brass is best shown in the lcanopy picture. The chandelier was made by Mor...
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1940s French Art Deco Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Art Deco Style White Milk Glass Handmade Chandelier, Pendant or Lantern
Located in Plainview, NY
A beautiful Art Deco style white milk glass handmade chandelier, pendant, lantern. Handcrafted with individual panels, this Art Deco ha...
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1990s Unknown Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
$1,200 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Murano Smoked Glass Pendant Light Citrus by Kalmar, Austria, 1970s
Located in Aachen, NRW
Murano glass chandelier by Kalmar, 1970s.
Smoked swirl ice glass, clear twisted crystal glass panels with a light goldish amber-colored stripe in it.
High quality and in very good c...
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1970s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Murano Glass
Large, Modern "Catalonia" Chandelier in Enamel + Brass by Blueprint Lighting NYC
Located in New York, NY
Handcrafted in NYC by Blueprint Lighting, our 'Catalonia' Chandelier is a commanding statement piece with design elements of both Italian and French modernism and is a stunning study...
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum, Brass, Bronze, Enamel, Chrome, Nickel
Flos Skygarden S2 Suspension Lamp in Matte Black by Marcel Wanders
By MARCEL WANDERS, Flos
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Flos Skygarden S2 suspension lamp in matt black by Marcel Wanders
Material: Plaster, glass, stainless steel
Lamp type: Halogen
Lamp included: Yes
...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Stainless Steel
Globes Chandelier by Fabio Ltd
By Fabio Ltd.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian chandelier with Murano globes mounted on solid brass frame / Made in Italy
18 lights / E12 or E14 type / max 40W each
Diameter: 65 inches / Height: 27 inches including rod a...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
$16,600 / item
Italian Vintage Murano Chandelier 41 Pink Glass Petals Drop
By Mazzega
Located in Gaiarine Frazione Francenigo (TV), IT
Italian vintage Murano chandelier made by 41 glass petals (Pink crystal, smooth outside, with powder and then rough inside.) in a chrome frame.
Period: late 20th century
Dimensions: ...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Art Glass
Rigadin Chandelier 8 Arms Golden Leaf Murano Glass Edgar by Multiforme
By Multiforme
Located in Trebaseleghe, IT
Edgar chandelier, 8 lights, golden leaf rigadin Murano glass by Multiforme
Edgar Murano glass chandelier is one of those chandeliers in our collections that stands out thanks to its...
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2010s Italian Other Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Blown Glass, Art Glass, Murano Glass
$3,936 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Large Pendant with Clear Murano Glass by Barovier & Toso, Italy, 1960
Located in Rijssen, NL
An large elegant hand blown Murano glass pendant by Barovier & Toso, Italy in 1960. With thick clear iced glass with brass details. The textured glass refracts the light beautifully....
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Large Art Deco White Milk Glass Chandelier, Pendant or Lantern
Located in Plainview, NY
A gorgeous large Art Deco white milk glass handmade chandelier, pendant, or lantern. Handcrafted and having individual panes, the large Art D...
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1990s Unknown Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Enrico Boillat Quattro Zero Mobile Chandelier with Helix Design
Located in Miami, FL
A large chandelier by Enrico Boillat for Quattro Zero.
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1970s Italian Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass
1 of 2 Capiz Shell Lotus Ball Chandelier Pendant Light Germany, 1960s
By Verner Panton, Rausch
Located in Aachen, NRW
Stunning Capiz shell lotus ball chandelier pendant light Germany, 1960s
It requires 1 x E27 standard bulbs with 100W max each.
A lig...
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Chrome
'Gabi' Perforated Brass Dome & White Painted Metal Pendant by Alvaro Benitez
Located in Glendale, CA
'Gabi' Perforated brass dome & white painted metal pendant by Alvaro Benitez.
Hand-fabricated by Los Angeles based designer and lighting professional Alvaro Benitez, these UL Listed and highly refined pendant lamps are reminiscent of the iconic midcentury Italian designs of Arteluce and Stilnovo...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass
Rare Handcrafted Mid-Century Modern Rattan & Brass Pendant Light / Ceiling Lamp
Located in Lisse, NL
Stylish midcentury made and height adjustable light fixture.
This rare 1970s light fixture is ideal for bringing good style and the perfect ki...
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Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Huge Candelabrum Crystal Antique Chandelier Ceiling Lustre Art Nouveau
Located in Berlin, DE
Elegant Antique Crystal Candelabrum Chandelier - A Marvel of Art Nouveau Craftsmanship
Introducing a truly exceptional candelabrum chandelier that captures the essence of the Art No...
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Early 18th Century European Art Nouveau Antique Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Wire, Brass
Flush Mount Maison Baguès Crystal Blue Flowers Leaves Chandelier 6 Lights Signed
Located in Firenze, Toscana
Housing 6 lights. Will be newly rewired free of charge with certified UL US sockets for the USA and appropriate sockets for all other countries and ready to hang. Gold tole with perf...
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1940s French Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal
Classic Double Vaseline Glass Globe Chandelier
Located in Peekskill, NY
If you are looking to light a kitchen island or dinning table this is the perfect choice. The 2 globes look to be vaseline glass and are seven inches in diameter. The decorative meta...
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20th Century American Baroque Revival Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Art Glass
Mid-Century Modern Brass Pendant Lamp Deigned by Massive
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
Beautiful vintage brass lamp, produced in Belgian by Massive. The lamp has beautiful shapes, the arms are swirled, which give a dynamic effect. The lamp has 12 light points (E27).
...
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Mid-20th Century Belgian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Scarce early/ original George Nelson Hanging "Cigar Bubble Lamp -
Located in Buffalo, NY
Original ,Vintage,, NOT NEW REPRODUCTION! .Mid-Century Modern George Nelson Bubble light will add a touch of softness and luminosity to any interior! Delightful cigar shape hanging p...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Set of 4 Pineapple Pendant Lamps
Located in München, DE
Wonderful little pendant lamp from the 1960s.
The lamp with its lavishly equipped Plexiglas balls and the brass details has a very luxurious look and sparkles particularly beautifull...
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1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Grey Industrial Explosion Proof Lamp, 1970s
By Elektrosvit
Located in Kojetice, CZ
This industrial lamp was made by Elektrosvit in former Czechoslovakia during the 1970s. The lamp has a grey cast aluminium body and massive protective clear glass bulb. It features a...
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1970s Czech Industrial Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum
$173 / item
Flos Romeo Moon S2 Pendant Light by Philippe Starck
By Flos, Philippe Starck
Located in Skarpnäck, SE
Classic Flos Moon S2 pendant lamp by Philippe Starck, this is one of his most iconic lamps. The Romeo Moon S2 pendant from Flos is part of the elegant Romeo collection designed by Ph...
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1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Glass
Striking & Extra Large Art Deco Glass Art & Brass Chandelier, Ten Light Pendant
Located in Lisse, NL
Wonderful and exclusive 1930s lighting ART for the perfect atmosphere by Meissen
If you are looking for a remarkable chandelier to grace your living space then this almost antique A...
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Early 20th Century German Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Smoked Glass Discs Chandelier by Vistosi
By Vistosi
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Italian chandelier with five tiers of smoky beveled glass discs mounted on brass frame, with a half moon brass arch above each disc / Designed and made by VIstosi in Italy, c...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
$1,540 Sale Price
30% Off
Candela Pendant
Located in Pasadena, CA
The Candela Pendant Lamp is beautifully crafted, combining refined material exploration with precise engineering. Its shade, meticulously milled from black walnut or white oak, showc...
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2010s American Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
$695
Modern Fabric Pendant Hand-Painted Light from Studio Mirei, Sirenetta (Set of 3)
By Costantini
Located in New York, NY
Sirenetta Modern Fabric Pendant Hand-Painted Light from Studio Mirei, represented by Costantini Design
Sirenetta; inspired by a sea siren.
When the sun...
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2010s Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Natural Fiber
French Chandelier Oval 1960s in Green Resin like a Maze Verner Panton Style
Located in Palermo, Sicily
French chandelier oval 1960s chandelier in green resin like a maze Verner Panton style.
Measures: Wire cm. 30, height total cm. 90.
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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Resin
$1,677 Sale Price
20% Off
Majestic Pink Murano Palmette Chandelier
Located in Rome, IT
Outstanding pink Palmette Murano glass chandelier made with 163 precious glasses on four levels.
Gold painted metal frame.
Available also a pair and a pair of sconces.
12-light bulbs...
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1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Stunning Art Deco Art Nouveau Gilt Chandelier with Amber Beaded Fringe c 1940
Located in Coimbra, PT
Fabulous Mid-20th Century Art Deco or Art Nouveau beaded fringe and gilt chandelier.
Dimensions:
Diameter 25.6 in/ 65 cm
Height 40 in/ 102 cm
8 light bulbs E14/ Good working conditio...
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Mid-20th Century French Hollywood Regency Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass
Stylish Art Deco Chandelier, Frosted Glass with Flying House Sparrows by Muller
Located in Lisse, NL
Graceful pendant light by Muller Freres with house sparrows flying in the rain sculptures in relief.
This early 20th century, French Art Deco light fixture is another great example ...
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Lilypad Chandelier in Amber Glass by Laura Gonzalez
Located in Paris, FR
This textured glass chandelier is composed of individually cast glass petals which are mounted on a brass structure in the shape of a lilypad flower. The chandelier is composed of 24...
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2010s Italian Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
$60,342 / item
Large Taraxacum ceiling lamp by Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni for Flos 1960
Located in Arezzo, Italy
Large Taraxacum 2 ceiling lamp designed by Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni for Flos, 1960.
Internal structure in white painted steel, sprayed with special resin cocoon, first pr...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Ceiling Lamp Chandelier with Green Grasses by Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors
Located in Vienna, AT
Chandelier designed by Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors Glassworks. Ceiling lamp with hardwood suspension, six shades of olive green glass and inner glass of clear, double-corrugated glas...
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Stilnovo Pendant '1140' in Aluminium, Brass and Glass
By Stilnovo
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Stilnovo, pendant '1140', aluminium, glass, brass, Italy, circa 1960
The '1140' pendant by Stilnovo consists out of a flat, oval lamp. On a thin cable and wire hangs the oval form m...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum, Brass
Near Pair of Mid Century Brass Lotus Pendants, Priced Individually
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Chic near pair of vintage Feldman pendants or light fixtures crafted in brass with four layers of etched stylized lotus leaves. Priced individually.
From left to right:
Ref: 7314 ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
ASEA, Chandelier, Brass, Fabric, Sweden, 1940s
By ASEA
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and white fabric chandelier produced by ASEA, Sweden, c. 1940s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 21.75” H x 23” Diameter
Dimensions of Canopy: 2” H x 4.625” Diameter
Stem le...
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1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
70s Felipe Delfinger Feders Handcrafted Art Glass Lamp Chandelier Pendant Mexico
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration a 1970s Felipe Delfinger for Feders Colorful Art Glass Lamp Pendant from Mexico
Artisan Hand Blown Glass Lamp Shade
...
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1970s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Art Glass
Pair of Chandelier Palmette Barovier Design Italy 1970s Transparent Glass Round
By Barovier
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Pair of chandelier Palmette Barovier design Italy 1970s transparent glass round.
Each attack uses two bulbs E27 max 80 watts each.
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
$3,261 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Mid-Century Modern Sizable Flush Mount, Model K5-40, Idman 1950s
By Idman Oy
Located in Helsinki, FI
This elegant Mid-Century Modern flush mount ceiling light by Idman, crafted in the 1950s, exudes timeless charm with its soft, diffused glow and beautifully balanced design. The roun...
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1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass
Space Age Orbit Ceiling Lamp with Five Amber Glass Balls, 1960s
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Elegant Mid-Century Modern chandelier.
Executed in massive brass. The chandelier needs 5 x E14 Edison screw fit bulb.
They are wired, in working condition and run both on 110 ...
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1960s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern 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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The alluring pendant light exemplifies the designer’s winsome mid-career work.
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The Doma by L’Aviva Home nods to Colombia’s equestrian heritage.
Celebrate Spring Year-Round with This Lush Murano-Glass Chandelier
Hand-blown glass makes the Italian fixture glow like dew-covered leaves in the sun.
In London, Eva Menz Creates Artisanal Lighting with Theatrical Flair
Working through her studio, Atelier001, the German-born lighting meister designs LED fixtures with thoughtfully crafted details that make each piece one of a kind.
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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