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Chandeliers and Pendants For Sale
Price: $1 to $1,500
Dark red Italien Murano glass pendant light from the 1950s.
Located in Wolfurt, AT
Italian pendant lamp made of red solid-coloured Murano glass. 1950s.
Original condition
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Smoked Mid-century Brass and Glass Bell Pendant (5 available)
Located in London, GB
Brass slightly smoked glass pendant lights in bell shaped form.
Open bases.
France, c1960s.
5 available at the time of listing.
PRICED AND SOLD INDIVIDUALLY.
Re-wired and PAT te...
Category
1960s French Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Small Mid-Century Opaque Glass and Brass Pendant Lights (4 available)
Located in London, GB
Very small pendant lights.
France, c1950s.
Naturally patinated brass galleries with opaque glass shades.
PRICED AND SOLD INDIVIDUALLY.
Re-wired and PAT tested.
No chain or ceili...
Category
1950s French Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Mid Century Italian Tole Chandelier
Located in San Francisco, CA
Five light gold painted metal and cut glass multi prism chandelier.
Cleaned and re-wired, ready to install.
In excellent vintage condition.
Italy, circa 1960.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century German Cocoon Pendant Lamp by Friedel Wauer for Goldkant Leuchten
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A beautifully Cocoon pendant light, by Friedel Wauer for Goldkant Leuchten, Germany. Comes fout of the Achille Castiglioni Era. Lampshades in very good vintage condition. Pendant wit...
Category
1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Ceiling light. Bronze. 20th century.
Located in Madrid, ES
Ceiling light. Bronze.
Six-light ceiling lamp with curved arms decorated with architectural and plant elements that start from a torch, attached to the ceiling piece by chains. Both...
Category
20th Century European Other Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Bronze, Other
Large Danish conical metal pendant light model 4105 by Lyfa.
Located in JOINVILLE-LE-PONT, FR
Scandinavian metal pendant light, reissue of a model by Claire Bonderup and Torsten Thorup designed in the 60s. Very elegant, this pen...
Category
2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Mid-century Modern Murano Glass and Brass Ceiling Light, 1970s
Located in Puglia, Puglia
1970s ceiling lights in brass and Murano glass "Pelugoso". Pulegoso glass is full of bubbles obtained by introducing a substance capable of producing the development of gas bubbles i...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
6 Arms bubble glass chandelier in the style of Helena Tynell, 1970s
Located in STRASBOURG, FR
6 Arms chandelier in brass and molded glass, the glass shades are very reminescent of the Bubble series designed by Helena Tynell for Limburg, with a gol...
Category
1970s Unknown Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Fritz Hansen Orient P1 pendant in copper and rosewood by Jo Hammerborg from 1960
Located in Lejre, DK
Early model of the Fritz Hansen Orient P1 pendant in copper and rosewood, designed by Jo Hammerborg from around the 1960s.
H: 35 Dia: 33
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Copper
French Mid-Century Brass and Glass Pendant Light
Located in London, GB
Brass and undulating glass pendant light.
France, c1950s.
Natural patination and aging to the brass.
No chain or ceiling rose was retained, we can recommend where to source.
Good...
Category
1950s French Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Stunningly beautiful chrome design chandelier 'Club' Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Harderwijk, NL
Offered is this striking hanging lamp designed by Gaetano Sciolari.
This timeless chandelier has a beautiful appearance due to the combination of the chrome frame with the smoked gl...
Category
Late 20th Century Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Chrome
Mid-Century E. Martinelli for Martinelli Luce Steel Suspension Lamp 60s Italy
Located in Palermo, IT
Suspension lamp with printed and shaped satin steel sheet band cap. Italian production by Elio Martinelli for Martinelli Luce, Lucca, 1960s. Maker's label on top.
Bibliography:
G. G...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Steel
Lovely Yellow Murano Glass Ball Pendant Lamp by Doria, - 1960s Germany
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Lovely Yellow Murano Glass Ball Pendant Lamp by Doria, - 1960s Germany
Dimensions
Diameter: 11.81 in. (30 cm)
Height: 41.33 in. (105 cm)
One E27 socket. Works with 220V and 110V.
...
Category
1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Rare white swirl glass and chrome pendant light by Peill & Putzler 1960
Located in TERHEIJDEN, NB
Rare frosted glass and chrome pendant light by Peill and Putzler from the 1970's. Provides very warm diffuse light. Has a funky but elegant swirl on the bottom of the lamp.
DIMENSI...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum
Eleven-light ceiling lamp. Bronze with aged finish.
Located in Madrid, ES
Eleven-light ceiling lamp. Bronze with aged finish.
The central body of the lamp is formed by a vase with garlands resting on a round molding. From the upper part start a series of ...
Category
20th Century European Other Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Bronze, Other
Dobel - large pendant lamp by Candas, White ivory and brass-max diam. 100cm(39")
Located in REDA, 22
Two level bowl pendant made of brass and steel powder painted in high gloss finish.
Diameter 27 cm / standard height 61 cm (other height to order).
We can produce this lamp with max diameter of 100cm (39 inch) and more tiers.
Lamping: E14 or E27 (can be produced for E26 or G9).
Various brass finishes available (aged brass, black bronze, burnished brass, satin brass).
Presented in RAL 9001. Other colors and finishes available (mat, satin)
This piece was designed and produced by CANDAS DESIGN, a studio that we launched in 2019.
We are constantly committed to deliver high quality, cutting-edge handcrafted products and focus on crafting lighting...
Category
2010s European Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass, Steel
Pair of Pukeberg 1960s Pink, Rose, White Art Glass, Brass Pendants, Sweden
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Two striking Scandinavian Modern art glass pendants on brass mounts manufactured by Pukeberg Glassworks in Sweden in the mid 20th century. Cloudy white, rose, pink and peach colors in organic bubble patterns. Small original label on each glass globe. Excellent vintage condition.
Sweden, 1960s.
The Pukeberg Glassworks was founded in 1871 by C.W. Nyström from Kosta Glassworks. During the 1890s it had become one of Sweden's largest glassworks with a vast production of mouth blown light fixtures, decorative glass, large glass signs and colorful glassware...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Murano Glass Chandelier Designed by Kaiser, Germany, 1960s
Located in Aachen, NRW
A stunning large Murano smoked glass chandelier designed by Kaiser, Germany manufactured in the 1960s.
The chandelier is composed of 2 thick Murano glass elements attached to a brass...
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1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
1950's Industrial Benjamin Enamelled Pendant Lamps - 16 Inch
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950’s Industrial Benjamin Enamelled Pendant Lamps – 16 Inch
1950’s Industrial Benjamin Enamelled Pendant Lamps – 16 Inch. Benjamin was arguably the market leader in industrial light...
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1950s English Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Steel
Lady Emily, Pink Drops Murano Chandelier, 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Gorgeous Murano chandelier in the style of Venini La Cascata.
The chandeliers consist of two rounds composed of beautiful pink drops cascading down and alternating with crystals.
The...
Category
1970s Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Murano Glass
Elegant Mid-Century Modern Smoked Glass Pendant Lamp by Limburg, 1960s Germany
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Elegant Mid-Century Modern Smoked Glass Pendant Lamp by Limburg, 1960s Germany
Dimensions
Diameter: 17.71 in. (45 cm)
Height: 29.52 in. (75 cm)
One E27 socket. Works with 220V and ...
Category
1980s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
White Porcelain Opaline Glass Vintage Industrial Brass Pendant Lights
By 360volt
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Porcelain industrial hanging lamp.
White porcelain, brass and opaline glass.
2 conductors, no ground.
Weight: 2.00 kg / 4.4 lb
Priced per individual item. All lamps have been...
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Industrial Black Enamel Factory Pendant Lamp, 1960s
Located in Kojetice, CZ
Industrial factory hanging lamp made in Portugal during the 1960s. It features a black enamel shade with white enamel interior and an iron top. New socket requires standard E 27/ E ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Portuguese Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Enamel, Iron
Droplet shaped pendant light 'Patmos' by Horst Tüselmann for Peill & Putzler
By Peill & Putzler, Horst Tuselmann
Located in TERHEIJDEN, NB
Droplet shaped pendant lamp designed by Horst Tüselmann for Peill & Putzler in 1960/1970.This one is from the Patmos series and doesn't show up very often, especially not the droplet...
Category
1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Glass
Black Enamel Vintage Industrial Factory Pendant Light
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Factory light black enamel
white interior brass top
Weight: 4.9 kg / 10.8 lb
Priced per individual item. All lamps have been made suitable by international standards for incandesce...
Category
Mid-20th Century Hungarian Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Enamel, Brass
Hollywood Regency Chandelier Flush Mount Sun Leaves Gold Leaf Ferroarte Spain
Located in Escalona, Toledo
Singular Chandelier.
Spectacular, with great presence.
Piece made by hand by Ferroarte Spain in the 1960s.
Sun-shaped body and wrought iron leaves finished in gold leaf.
Seven ligh...
Category
Mid-20th Century Spanish Hollywood Regency Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Iron
Contemporary Pink Fringe Chandelier, Handcrafted by Artist
By Sarah Detweiler
Located in Philadelphia, PA
"Girls Just Wanna Have Fun" is a one-of-a-kind piece as part of Sarah Detweiler's recent collection, "Memory Palace". This piece is handcrafted by the ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Post-Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Cord, Braid, Acrylic
Twirling Brushed Steel Pendant by Henri Mathieu circa 1970 for Lyfa, Denmark
By Henri Mathieu, Lyfa
Located in Bergen op Zoom, NL
Ceiling fixture by French designer Henri Mathieu for Lyfa, Denmark, circa 1970
3 brushed stainless steel pendants with purple enameled interior that give this fixture a fabulous e...
Category
1970s Danish Space Age Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Stainless Steel
White Enamel Vintage Industrial Brass Pendants Lights
Located in Amsterdam, NL
White enamel Factory pedant light
White interior, brass top. New old stock.
Weight 2.3 kg or 5.1 lb.
Priced per individual item. All lamps have been made suitable by international...
Category
20th Century Hungarian Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Enamel, Brass
Clear Glass Circular Shade Mid-Century Pendant Lights (6 available)
Located in London, GB
Diminutive unusual saucer like pendant lights.
Holland, c1950s but likely earlier.
Naturally patinated brass and glass.
PRICED AND SOLD INDIVIDUALLY.
Six available at the time of...
Category
1950s Dutch Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Ilmari Tapiovaara Large 'Maija' Pendant Lamp in Brass and White for Santa & Cole
Located in Glendale, CA
Ilmari Tapiovaara large 'Maija' pendant lamp in brass and white for Santa & Cole
Founded in 1985 in Barcelona, Santa & Cole produces iconic pieces by such luminaries as llmari Tapiovaara, Miguel Milá and other European icons with a commitment to faithfully re-edition their legendary designs with uncompromising attention to detail, materials and craftsmanship.
The 'Maija' pendant lamp, designed in 1955 by Ilmari Tapiovaara, was inspired from typical Baltic cities, where public lighting was scarce and instead streets were illuminated by light streaming through the window shades...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass
Huge Opaline Glass Lamp "Malta" by Aloys F. Gangkofner for Peill & Putzler
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Ceiling lamp by Aloys F. Gangkofner for Peill & Putzler, Germany Düren, 1960s
1 x E27 Edison screw fit bulb holder is rewired and in working condition. It runs both on 110/230 volt.
Category
1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Opaline Glass
Industrial Grey Enamel Factory Lamp with Cast Iron Top, 1960s
Located in Kojetice, CZ
Industrial grey enamel pendant light made by A23 factory in Wilkasy in Poland during the 1960s. White enamel inside the shade. Cast iron top. The porcelain socket requires standard E...
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Mid-20th Century Polish Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Enamel, Iron
Opaline and brass pendant light , 1960
Located in JASSANS-RIOTTIER, FR
Pendant light in the style of Maison Arlur and Lunel
Made in the sixties in France
Black metal structure, 4 reflectors in opaline glass, brass parts
Category
Mid-20th Century European Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass
Black Enamel Vintage Industrial Cast Iron Clear Glass Hanging Lights
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Factory hanging lamp. Black enamel. White interior.
Clear glass. Cast iron top.
Weight 5.5 kg / 12.1 lb
Priced per individual item. All lamps have been made suitable by internation...
Category
Mid-20th Century Hungarian Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Enamel, Iron
1960 Mid Century Dore "Feuillage" Palm Ceiling Pendant/Chandelier att. Hans Kogl
By Hans Kögl
Located in Opa Locka, FL
1960's Mid Century Modern Gilt "Feuillage" Palm Form Ceiling Flush Mount/ Pendant/ Chandelier attributed to Hans Kogl. This is a very pretty fixture and chain could "hang" can easily...
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Brass and Glass Ceiling Lamp, Europe ca 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
The best thing about hanging ceiling lights - besides their stylish look - is that they are the best option to make interiors appear more spacious. They can be used them to concentrate light, or to just add an accent to the room.
This lamp’s design revolves around the clear glass sphere. Glass is the perfect material for light shades as it allows light to pass through it. This means that glass light shades offer almost as much illumination as a bare light bulb. The result is bright and vibrant light, and this is exactly what this model offers. The design’s main point is its effective simpleness, free of any unnecessary detail. The uncluttered look leaves the attention on the materials and on functionality that the form is also in service of. As such, the canopy, the rod, and the shade holder are all quite understated, accentuating the glass shade instead. The pairing of glass and brass is perhaps the most iconic material duo in mid-century modern European lighting...
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1950s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Set of Art Déco Pendant Lights With Opaline Glass, vintage
Located in Schwerin, MV
1 pair of high-quality rod pendant lights from the company "Berliner Messinglampen" in the Art Deco style, model number PS 53 BM. This company still builds traditional brass lights o...
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1990s German Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass
Large Mid Century Modern Billard Pendant Lamps by Louis Poulsen Denmark 1960s
Located in Munich, DE
Elegant and highly decorative Mid-Century Modern pendant lamps or hanging lights. Designed by Louis Poulsen, Denmark, 1960s.
Price per item. Six identical pendant lamps available
E...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum
Vintage Danish Modern Lamp by Jeka
By Jeka
Located in Gardiner, NY
Authentic vintage mid century Danish / Scandinavian Modern hanging lamp / ceiling lamp / pendant light.
"Luna" design by Jeka.
Imported directly from Denmark, this lamp is in great...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Huge Bras and Crystal Flush Mount Chandelier
Located in Vienna, AT
Brass frame gold-plated with cut crystal elements leafs and flowers decor. Fitted with 35(!) E14 sockets up to 60watts each. Made in Germany in the 1990s. Dimension 100cm (39.37") di...
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1990s German Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Gold Leaf, Brass
Vintage Danish Modern Lamp by Vitrika
By Vitrika
Located in Gardiner, NY
Authentic vintage mid century Danish / Scandinavian Modern hanging lamp / ceiling lamp / pendant light.
With "Rolly" adjustable-height "rise-and-fall" system.
By Vitrika.
Imported...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Contemporary, Handmade Pendant Lamp , Natural MDF Wood, by Mediterranean Objects
Located in Barcelona, ES
Suau lamps are designed and manufactured by Mediterranean Objects in Barcelona, Spain.
They have an external screen made of MDF wooden slats, laser cut and assembled one by one, in...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Plywood
Art Nouveau Solid Brass Chandelier With Floral Decorations 1930s
Located in Verviers, BE
Art Nouveau Solid Brass Chandelier With Floral Decorations 1930s
Photography fails to capture the simple elegant illumination provided by this lamp.
In Good condition and in full w...
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1930s French Art Nouveau Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Black Architects Studio Rise & Fall Ceiling Lamp by Bell Belysning, Danish 1980s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A stylish height adjustable vintage Danish hanging Lamp. In Denmark used over an architects, artist or studio work-space due to its versatility. The light is in a very nice vintage c...
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1980s Danish Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Steel
Mid-Century Modern Brass and Glass Five-Light Sputnik Chandelier, ca. 1950
Located in Barntrup, DE
Mid-Century Modern brass and glass five-light Sputnik chandelier, Germany, circa the 1950s.
This adorable vintage Rockabilly chandelier features a brass and metal frame with five arm...
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1950s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass
Postmodern Modern Black Round Chandelier Art Nouveau
Located in Berlin, DE
Immerse yourself in the fascinating world of postmodernism and experience pure elegance with our breathtaking black chandelier decorated with crystals. This work of art of lighting m...
Category
2010s German Post-Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Metal
Art Deco Pendant germany around 1920s
Located in Wien, AT
Art Deco Pendant germany around 1920s
Brass nickel plated
Original glass shade
Category
1920s German Art Deco Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Opal, Nickel
Brass and Glass Mid-Century Pendant Lights (5 Available)
Located in London, GB
Unusual brass stem with swirly bubble glass pendant lights.
France, c1970s.
Patterned glass with raised 'bubbles'.
PRICED AND SOLD INDIVIDUALLY. 5 AVAILABLE AT THE TIME OF LISTING...
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1970s French Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Florentine Ceiling Lamp by Banci Firenze in Gold, 1960s
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Good condition. Handcrafted in the 1960s in Italy.
Fully functional.
You are bidding on the golden lamp, the other two red ones are also listed here on the platform.
With 5x E14 s...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Henning Koppel Chrome Bubi Lights, 1972
Located in Copenhagen, DK
A pair of one of Henning Koppel's most iconic designs, the Bubi light. Two shiny chrome and matte white acrylic Bubi lamps with striking green cord designed in 1972 by Henning Koppel...
Category
Late 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Chrome
Ceiling Lights Circa 1920, White Glass With Veins Like Marble, Series Available
Located in Crespières, FR
This art deco pendant with grey-green veins has an appearance similar to marble or alabaster. This light is made of multiple layers of glass making a beautiful effect of mat and silk...
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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Glass
Aluminum pendant light by Fabricius & Kastholm for Nordisk Solar, 1960s, Denmark
Located in Værløse, DK
A classic P376 aluminum pendant by Fabricius & Kastholm for Nordisk Solar.
* A layered aluminum pendant light with purple inner shades
* Designer: Preben Fabricius & Jørgen Kastholm...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
Dutch 1920 art deco stained glass arts & crafts lantern light pendant hallway
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
Introducing the strikingly beautiful 1920 Stained Glass Hallway Lantern. This Arts & Crafts style lantern is the perfect addition to any home that a...
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1920s Dutch Arts and Crafts Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Six arms chandelier in frosted glass & chrome by Hillebrand Leuchten, 1970s
By Hillebrand
Located in STRASBOURG, FR
Space age chandelier by Hillebrand circa 1970, in chromed steel and frosted glass with a bubble decor circling the shades in clear glass.
The chandelier is in good condition and wo...
Category
1970s German Space Age Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Brass and Glass Mid-Century Pendant Lights (7 Available)
Located in London, GB
Unusual glass and brass shade pendant lights.
France, c1960s.
Patterned glass with raised 'bubbles'. In a 'mandala' esque pattern.
PRICED AND SO...
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1960s French Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Sculptural Wall Light or Flush Mounts by Leola, 1970s
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Sculptural Wall Light or Flush Mounts by Leola, 1970s
Dimensions
Height: 6.19 in ( 16 cm )
Width: 17.72 in ( 45 cm )
Depth: 17.72 in ( 45 cm )
The fixture need 1 x E27 standard bul...
Category
1970s German Hollywood Regency Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, 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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