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Chandeliers and Pendants For Sale
Prescolite Cased Glass Pendants two available
By Prescolite
Located in South Charleston, WV
Only one let. Priced individually. The remaining shade has a tiny chip to the bottom. Cased glass, cranberry red over white. See images. 4.5" wide, 12.5" tall. Includes ceiling plate...
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Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Art Glass
Beam Pendant 84 in Opal by Ravenhill Studio
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Our Beam Pendant is our take on the classic typology of shop lamps, using strips of high efficiency LEDs instead of old school (and inefficient) fluorescent tubes. The Opal Beam Pend...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Acrylic
$6,900 / item
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
20th Century Crystal Chandelier, Two Available
Located in Houston, TX
Vintage French 12 light crystal chandelier featuring gilt iron frame and leaves. Two available.
Category
20th Century French Louis XV Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Iron
$8,600 / item
Pair Magnificent Murano Glass Chandeliers, 101 Pink Tube Glasses
By Venini
Located in Budapest, HU
Pai Italian vintage chandeliers in Murano glass and nickel plated metal structure. The armor polished nickel supports 101 large pink glass tubes in a star shape. Can be used as a cha...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Art Glass, Murano Glass
Harco Loor Post Modern Stainless Steel & Glass Strawberry 12 Light Chandelier
By Harco Loor 1
Located in Dayton, OH
Strawberry suspension features stainless steel bendable arms with glass shades and trinkets in multicolor. Features Murano glass art trinkets.
Dimensions:
32" h x 32" diameter
Category
Late 20th Century Post-Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Stainless Steel
$1,600 Sale Price
20% Off
Mid-Century Modern Style Silk and Crystal Glass Umbrella Chandelier, Re-Edition
By Woka Lamps
Located in Vienna, AT
Different colours available
Most components according to the UL regulations, with an additional charge we will UL-list and label our fixtures.
Category
2010s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Adjustable Pendant Lamp with Counterweight by Florian Schulz
By Gebrüder Cosack, Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Florian Schulz, Vereinigte Werkstätten München, Fog & Mørup
Located in München, DE
Very nice height-adjustable pendant lamp from the 1970s.
The lighting effect of the lamp is extremely beautiful.
The design creates a very elegant and pleasant light.
The lamp create...
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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Rosebush Tree Ceiling Light Fixture / Chandelier in Gilt Iron, Spain 1950s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Foliage Floral Flush Mount Light Fixture in Gilt Wrought Iron
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Outstanding large size gilt iron ornate foliage flower bush ...
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20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Wrought Iron, Iron, Gold Leaf
$6,199 Sale Price
20% Off
Bunch Pendant, by Research.Lighting, Black, 5in Glass Globe, Floor Model
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This listing is for 1x Bunch Pendant designed and manufactured by Research.Lighting. It's a floor model that used in a photoshoot. There may be a few incredibly small scuffs but the ...
Category
2010s American Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
$930 Sale Price
40% Off
Asea, Pendant Lights, Glass, Chrome, Sweden, 1930s
By ASEA
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of chrome and white opaline glass pendant lights produced by Asea, Sweden, c. 1930s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 16.5"H x 9.75"W x 9.75"D
Stem Length (inches): 4”
Dimensio...
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1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Chrome
Antique F & C Osler Glazed Copper Porch Lantern Light Lamp. C.1910
Located in London, GB
A beautifully formed copper porch lantern made by F&C Osler. c.1910
In the Arts & Crafts style, oxidised copper on brass with the large hanging loop and hand blown and rolled glas...
Category
Early 20th Century English Arts and Crafts Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Copper
Josef Frank Silk Pendant
Located in Vienna, AT
Silk shade, designed by Josef Frank for Firma Svenskt Tenn, Sweden, 1930s-1940s.
new silk shade
Category
1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
$2,280 / item
Murano Hand Blown Chartreuse Green Glass Chandelier, in stock
Located in Miami, FL
Murano Hand Blown Chartreuse Green Glass Chandelier, in stock
All different shaped chartreuse green discs with white details, rigadin technique
Brass plated structure with 24 exposed...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Kastholm Pendant Lamp by Preben Fabricius & Jørgen Kastholm, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Simple slats pendant light from Danish producer Nordisk Solar, designed by Jørgen Kastholm and Preben Fabricius from the 60s. Here is an old original from Nordisk Solar and no curren...
Category
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
French Holophane Glass Vintage Brass Pendant Lights
By Holophane
Located in Amsterdam, NL
French Holophane glass pendant lights
Brass top with glass shade.
Weight: 1.20 kg / 2.6 lb
Priced per individual item. All lamps have been made suitable by international standards ...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century German Cocoon Pendant Lamp from Goldkant Leuchten, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Rare Mid Century Cocoon pendant light from Goldkant shine.
The cocoon screen delivers diffuse, atmospheric light. At the same time, the symmetrical luminaire body stages itself as a...
Category
20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Large beige Murano glasses Sputnik chandelier
By Stilnovo
Located in Dallas, TX
Large half Sputnik glass chandelier, Stilnovo style Italy 1990s.
The Mid Century Modern chandelier is made of brass mounts and twelve Murano glass globes.
Each globe is nesting a lig...
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1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
1 of 2 Kalmar Tulipan Chandeliers Pendant Lights, Glass Nickel White Metal, 1970
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
One of two large and fantastic light fixtures model Tulipan 73 HL by J.T. Kalmar, Vienna, Austria, manufactured in midcentury, circa 1970 (late 1960s or early 1970s).
Two lights are ...
Category
1970s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Pair of Bubble Glass Pendant Lights by Helena Tynell, Limburg, Germany 1960s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A stunning pair of bubble glass pendant lights designed by Helena Tynell and Heinrich Gantenbrink for Glashütte Limburg, manufactured in Germany, circa 1960s. Each Pendant requires o...
Category
1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass, Metal
Art Déco Pendant Light with marbled glass, Germany - 1930s
Located in Schwerin, MV
Art Deco rod pendant light with a large glass shade and chrome-plated suspension from around 1930-1940 in very good overall condition.
This rod pendant light looks particularly good...
Category
1930s German Art Deco Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass, Chrome
Vintage French Brass Pulley pendant lamp
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Brass Pulley pendant lamp
Adjustable in height
Minimal height 120 cm / 47”
Maximum height 250 cm / 100”
Size ceiling hook 10,5 cm / 4”
Weight:...
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Mid Century Modern Style Brass and Murano Glass Big Chandelier
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Elegant Murano glass chandelier with a luxurious vintage design. This light features 16 arms, the frame is made of brass and blown glass with gold leaf, translucent glass. The centra...
Category
Early 2000s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
$13,353 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Joe 640 Pendant Light Classic Modern Tailored Minimal Handmade by Wende Reid
By Wende Reid
Located in Chatswood, NSW
This classic, minimal, tailored, Joe Pendant Light is inspired by menswear reminiscent of 1940s style and the early simplicity of Art Deco. Available also as a flush mount, the clean...
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21st Century and Contemporary Australian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
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
Scandinavian Midcentury Modern Cascade Lamp with Teak Accents, 1950s
Located in Antwerp, BE
A beautiful set of three cascading opaline shades connected to a teak wooden designed structure a typical fifties Scandinavian design to create a warm light accent in your home.
Category
1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Opaline Glass, Teak
Alhambra 1A Clear 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
Angelo Lelii for Arredoluce Chandelier in Hammered Brass
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Angelo Lelii for Arredoluce, chandelier model 12369, brass, Italy, design circa 1951
Organic chandelier by Angelo Lelii designed for Arredoluce. Six leaves open towards the ceiling ...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Jugendstil Vienna Secessionist Koloman Moser Pendant, Re-Edition
Located in Vienna, AT
Basic pendant which can be delivered with bigger glasses as well and total drop is coustom made
Most components according to the UL regulations, with an additional charge we will UL...
Category
2010s Austrian Jugendstil Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Swedish Designer, Pendant Light, Brass, Glass, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and orange-colored etched glass pendant light designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 21” H x 17.5” Diameter
Dimensions of Canopy: 2.25“ H x...
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1940s Swedish Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Sunburst Brass Ceiling Lamp – French Craftsmanship, Circa 196
Located in Barcelona, ES
Step back in time with the allure of a Mid-Century Modern sunburst brass wall lamp, a design gem from circa 1960, steeped in the traditions of French craftsmanship. Crafted with meti...
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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
$685 Sale Price
65% Off
1915 Two-Piece Holophane/Curtis 9.75 Inch Pendants
By Holophane
Located in Peekskill, NY
We love Holophane lamps because of the wonderful light they project. The glass is all prismatic and designed to get the most out of a bulb. These are one of the companies earliest de...
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Early 20th Century American Victorian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Glass
Murano glass and brass pendant light by La Murrina, Italy, 1970s
By La Murrina
Located in Lyon, FR
Murano glass and brass pendant light crafted by renowned Murano glassmaker La Murrina in Italy during the 1970s.
It features a hand-blown Murano glass shade in a soft pink hue, topp...
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1970s Italian Organic Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
'Mayfair' Contemporary Modern Chandelier, with White Sculpted Spheres
Located in London, GB
This contemporary three-tier chandelier by Margit Wittig features sculptural components with organic and subtle textures, all cast and treated with multiple layers of patina and in h...
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21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Pair Large 14" Holophane Shade Priced Per Pair
By Holophane
Located in Prescott, US
Priced per pair. Both in excellent condition.
From a Catholic church gymnasium in Wisconsin.
These are the largest we have seen in this 3 piece variety at 14 inches across. The two 1...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Glass
Very nice large 12-armed Mid Century Modern Brass Sputnik ceiling lamp
Located in München, DE
Beautiful large mid-century modern brass sputnik ceiling lamp with 12 arms in very good, unrestored original condition. Made in Germany.
Beautiful minimalist design with downward-curved arms made of brass.
With a beautiful light patina on the brass. Made in the 1950s.
The Bakelite bags...
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1950s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass
Bohemian Mid-Century Modern Glass & Chrome Chandelier, Czechoslovakia, 1970s
Located in Almelo, NL
Bohemian Mid-Century Modern Glass & Chrome Chandelier, Czechoslovakia, 1970s – 21 Glass Elements,
Restored (12+ Available, Priced Per Piece)
This rare Bohemian chandelier from 197...
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1970s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Carlo Nason Three Shade Pulegoso Glass Pendant Lamp Mazzega, Italy, 1960
By Mazzega, Carlo Nason
Located in Vienna, AT
Rare Carlo Nason three Shade Pulegoso glass chandelier for Mazzega, Italy, 1960
Very scarce, enormous Carlo Nason light with almost 20 inches in diameter in wonderful, undamaged con...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
8" Antique Holophane 'Reflector-Refractor' Prismatic Glass Pendant Light. c.1920
By Holophane
Located in London, GB
An elegantly formed 'Reflector-Refractor' pendant light made in England by Holophane. c.1920.
Two-part prismatic glass reflector supported by original aged copper gallery and clip...
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1920s English Art Deco Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Paavo Tynell, Chandelier, Brass, Glass, Finland, 1950s
By Taito, Paavo Tynell
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and opaline glass chandelier designed by Paavo Tynell and produced by Taito, Finland, c. 1950s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 28.5” H x 23” Diameter
Dimensions of Canopy: 4....
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1950s Finnish Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Bubble45 Chandelier by Phoenix
Located in New York, NY
Cherry blossom rock crystal bubble chandelier with polish brass frame.
Created by Phoenix Gallery, NYC.
Each chandelier install 24sockets. Use 60W LED warm light bulbs.
Custom size...
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21st Century and Contemporary Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Rock Crystal
$44,600 / item
Elegant French Art Deco Flush Mount Ceiling Light with Crystal Beads, circa 1940
Located in Lisse, NL
Infuse your space with timeless elegance through this exceptional French Art Deco flush mount ceiling light, dating from around 1940. A perfect marriage of refined geometry and artis...
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Mid-20th Century French Louis XV Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass, Bronze, Metal
Vitis 5 Chandelier by RBW in Frosted Smoke Blown Glass and Black Wire
By RBW
Located in Rhinebeck, NY
Vitis 5 / Chandelier
Designed by RBW
Designed so that no two installations are exactly alike, Vitis, is a draped modular statement chandelier with customizable possibilities. Its fl...
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2010s American Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Blown Glass
Vintage blue glass pendant lamp, Italy 1950s
Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI
The beautiful vintage light-blue glass lamp made in Italy in the '50s.
The lamp is in good vintage condition, with no damage.
Dimensions:
Width: 26 cm / 10.2 inches
Height: 38 cm /...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Glass
$534 Sale Price
20% Off
Large olive green Murano glass chandelier
By Venini
Located in Dallas, TX
Very large Murano glass Mid-Century Modern chandelier, attributed to Venini, Italy 1980s.
The hand blown Murano glass chandelier is made in an olive green color with gold plated moun...
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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Murano Glass
Silk Pendant Lamp from the 1930's, Austria
Located in Vienna, Austria
A silk pendant lamp from the 1930's, made in Austria. The metal has been chrome plated and is in very good condition. Unique to this design is that t...
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1930s Austrian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Large Brass and Fabric Lampshade Five-Light Adjustable Height Pendant Lamp
Located in Barntrup, DE
Large brass adjustable height five-light pendant lamp with fabric lampshade and counterweight, Germany, circa the 1970s.
Made in the Scandinavian Modern style, this impressive pendan...
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1970s German Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass
Large Collection of Rare Sailor Hat Holophane Pendants
By Holophane
Located in Peekskill, NY
We found a nice collection of these hard to find and dramatic looking holophane pendants. They were found packed and stored away for over 50 years. Hidden away in the attack of the o...
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20th Century American Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Glass
Crystal Orrefors Embassy Pendant Light by Carl Fagerlun
Located in New York, NY
Large Scandinavian Mid Century Modern crystal pendant ceiling lamp from the "Embassy" collection. Designed by Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors Sweden 1960s. This requires six standard Edi...
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1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Mid-Century Hand-Blown Amber Murano Glass & Brass Feather Chandelier by Mazzega
By Mazzega
Located in New York, NY
This remarkable Mid-Century Modernist hand-blown Murano feather glass chandelier, designed by the renowned Mazzega, hails from Italy circa 1980. The chandelier features an array of e...
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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
1950s Italian Design Chandelier in brass with Three Lights
Located in Rome, IT
Offered is a captivating chandelier from the 1950s, showcasing distinct Italian design attributed to STILNOVO. Comprising a central descending tube that gracefully branches into thre...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass, Iron
French Modernist Rattan Pendant Lantern / Hanging Light with Chinoiserie Accents
Located in Barcelona, ES
Pagoda suspension lamp, rattan, bamboo, France, 1960s.
Mid-Century Modern bamboo and rattan oriental inspired pagoda shaped pendant or hanging light.
This handcrafted ceiling lamp f...
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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Bamboo, Cane, Rattan, Wicker
1 of the 2 Opaline Large Glass Lamp "Water Lily" by Koch & Lowy for Peill & Putz
Located in Rijssen, NL
One of the two Large Pedant Ceiling lamp wave by Koch & Lowy for Peill & Putzler, Germany Düren 1960s.
Peill & Putzler's "Water Rose" (or "Artichoke") received the "iF Product Desig...
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Early 1600s German Post-Modern Antique Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Chrome
Mid-Century Modern Stilnovo Attr. Chandelier Glass and Brass Italy 1960
Located in Palermo, IT
Brass chandelier with three opaline glasses. Attributable to Stilnovo. Italian production from the 60s. Please watch the video and photos carefully, thank you.
3 E14 lights
NOTE: W...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Trio Antique Church Opaline Glass Ceiling Pendants Light By Hailwood & Ackroyd
Located in Sale, GB
- A rare and impressive trio of church opaline 'Hailware' ceiling pendants by Hailwood & Ackroyd, England circa 1930.
- These milk glass ceiling pendants originally hung inside an ol...
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Early 20th Century British Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Opaline Glass
Monumental Chandelier Paavo Tynell attr
By Paavo Tynell
Located in Long Island City, NY
Monumental chandelier Paavo Tynell Attributed.
Light fixture with 12 arms and rich brass mesh and wire decor, typical of Paavo Tynell design.
12 lights with candelabra sockets and 4 ...
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1960s American Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
$140,000 / item
Hans-Agne Jakobsson Verdigris Patinated 'Mini-Tratten' Outdoor Pendant
Located in Glendale, CA
Hans-Agne Jakobsson Verdigris Patinated 'Mini-Tratten' Outdoor Pendant
An exclusive made for U.S. and UL listed authorized re-edition of the classic Swedish design from Jakobsson, E...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Single Italian Ball Midcentury Cocoon Castiglioni Style Pendant Light, Vintage
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A beautiful cocoon hanging lamp made in Italy in the 1960s.It has a beautiful round ball design, which is similar to the lamps made by Castiglioni. It is approx. 16" in diameter. The...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Colorful Murano Glass Chandelier, Italy, 1980s, Mount Blown Sculptural Design
Located in Lisse, NL
* Kindly note that we arrange the shipping ourselves to ensure a smooth, secure, and reliable delivery. This allows us to provide the best possible service and care for your purchase...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Wire, Brass
Rare Edition 'Bali' Pendants by Bruno Munari for Danese Milano
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare Edition 'Bali' Pendants by Bruno Munari for Danese Milano (IT, c. 1950s)
Twill fabric exterior shade with a parchment interior backing. Two yellow-green and one red-orange. Eac...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern 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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