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Chandeliers and Pendants For Sale
Large Contemporary Italian Chandelier Brass and Glass, 12 Arms
By Stilnovo, Angelo Lelii
Located in Bochum, NRW
Trendy Mid Century Italian Style, this beautiful ceiling fixture impresses by its lines simplicity and clean design.
170x170x35 cm (WxDxH)
Made of brass and with mate glass globe sh...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Art Deco Green and Brown Glass Floral Design Pendant Light, Germany, 1930s
Located in Barntrup, DE
Vintage Art Deco Green Glass Pendant Light with Floral Design, 1930s, Germany.
Add a touch of timeless elegance to your space with this exquisite Art Deco pendant light, featuring ...
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1930s German Art Deco Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass
Chandelier by Gaetano Sciolari Glass and Golden Steel Design Italy 1970s
Located in Palermo, IT
Chandelier by Gaetano Sciolari glass and steel Gilded. Twenty glasses distributed on three levels with embellishment of golden plates. Illuminat...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass, Steel
MULLER FRERES French Art Deco Pendant Chandelier, 1920
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
French Art Deco Chandelier by Muller Frères, Croismare, France, 1920s. A superb French Art Deco chandelier by Muller Frères, Croismare, dating from the late 1920s. This chandelier fe...
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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Rattan & Frosted Glass Pendant by DORIA, Germany 1960s
Located in NUEMBRECHT, NRW
This mid-century pendant was designed and manufactured in Germany in the 1960s by DORIA Leuchten.
The fixture embodies mid-century modern design with its minimalist aesthetic and organic materials. It features a hand woven rattan outer shade, a white frosted glass diffuser at the center, and a sleek brass suspension rod with a white ceiling mount...
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Pair Italian amethyst Murano Sconces
By Mazzega
Located in Budapest, HU
Luxury and GENUINE Murano Glass pair of applique. 100% HAND MADE IN MURANO. The appliques are made by 17 Murano handmade amethyst POLIEDRI glass, for each one, in a Solid metal frame...
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1990s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
$2,384 / set
Pink Seguso Raspberry Pendant Lamp in Cage Murano Glass, 1950s
By Seguso
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A vibrant, playful and intense pink 'raspberry' in the shape of this rather decadent pendant light in cage hand-blown Murano Glass. It was made in the workshop of Seguso in Venice ci...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Late 19th Century Caldwell Bronze Chandelier with Leaded Glass
Located in New York, NY
A late 19th Century Caldwell neoclassical style bronze chandelier with Greek key design and leaded glass Center part. 6 lights. Has Caldwell mark on top part.
Available 2 items
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Late 19th Century American Neoclassical Antique Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
Mid-Century Modern Palm Leaves Chandelier Murano Glass and Brass, 1970s
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Mouth blown Murano glass chandelier, green Murano glass leaves, brass frame, three light bulbs. The chandelier reproduces the crown of a palm tree. Rewired to European and US standar...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Achille Castiglioni Mid-Century Beige "Cocoon" Round Pendant, Italy 1960s
Located in Roma, IT
Stunning mid-century "cocoon" pendant with a marvelous dark beige even patina. This gorgeous cocoon ceiling lamp was designed by Achille Castiglioni in Italy in the 1960s.
This coco...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Steel
Pure Art Deco and Perfect Size, Multi Layered Alabaster Ceiling Light / Pendant
Located in Lisse, NL
Exceptional & rare Art Deco alabaster pendant light...a timeless masterpiece.
Discover a truly unique and sophisticated antique alabaster 2 light fixture in great condition. This st...
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Early 20th Century Austrian Bauhaus Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Alabaster, Metal, Brass, Bronze
French Art Deco Alabaster Pendant Chandelier, 1910s
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
French Art Deco alabaster pendant chandelier, France, 1910s. Carved alabaster shade. Bronze (canopy and hidden-holes) and brass (chains) fixture. Goat's head hidden-holes. Old alabas...
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1910s French Art Deco Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Alabaster, Brass, Bronze
French Designer, Pendant Light, Glass, Rope, Brass, France, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A glass, brown rope and brass pendant light designed and produced in France, c. 1930s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 27.0"H x 8.0"W x 8.0"D
Stem Length (inches): 17.75"
Dimensions ...
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1930s French Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Scandinavian Flush Mount Ceiling Light, 1950s
Located in Oslo, NO
Wonderful and decorative ceiling light with embossed shade in opaline glass and chrome metal base. Designed and made in Norway from ca 1950s first half. The lamp is fully working and...
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1950s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Chrome
Mid-Century Hand-Blown Murano Glass Pendant W/ Matte Bronze Fittings by Mazzega
By Mazzega
Located in New York, NY
This stunning mid-century modernist pendant light, crafted by the renowned Mazzega glassworks in Italy circa 1960, features exquisite hand-blown Murano glass complemented by matte br...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Bronze
Mid-Century Modern Limited-Edition Walnut 19" Pendant
Located in Beaverton, OR
This pendant light combines Mid-Century Modern and Scandinavian design, offering a sleek yet organic look. Crafted from walnut wood veneer, known for its rich grain and dark tones, t...
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2010s American Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Other
$946 Sale Price / item
30% Off
Mid-Century Modern Sunburst Brass Ceiling Lamp – French Craftsmanship, 1960s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Mid-Century Modern Sunburst Brass Ceiling Lamp – French Craftsmanship, Circa 1960
Style: Mid-Century Modern
Design: Sunburst motif
Material: Brass
Origin: France (circa 1960)
Co...
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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
$828 Sale Price
72% Off
1940s Dutch Large Brass & Porcelain Hand Painted Delft Blue and White Chandelier
Located in Lisse, NL
Stunning and large size eight light pendant.
This decorative and top quality made pendant could be perfect for you. Both on and off this great workmanship fixture can create just th...
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Other Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Brass Blue Enamel Vintage Frosted Glass Pendant Lights
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Blue enamel industrial hanging lamp.
Frosted glass with brass top.
Weight: 2.40 kg / 5.3 lb
Priced per individual item. All lamps have been made suitable by international standards...
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Mid-20th Century Hungarian Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass, Enamel
Palmette Ceiling Light - four levels, 163 transparent glasses
By Mazzega
Located in Gaiarine Frazione Francenigo (TV), IT
Palmette ceiling light made by 163 Murano trasparent glasses in a gold metal frame. Murano blown glass in a traditional way. Structure in gold colored metal.
Period:late 20th century...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Art Glass
Mid-Century 5-Light Murano Glass Flower Chandelier, 1960s
Located in Palermo, IT
Mid-Century 5-light Murano glass flower chandelier, 1960s
Golden metal structure, e14 lamps.
Good condition.
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1960s Italian Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Mazzega Tulip Pendant Lamp Plum & Clear Murano Glass by Carlo Nason Italy 1960s
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Elegant tulip pendant light with plum and clear Murano glass blades on a partly chromed and nickel hardware designed by Carlo Nason. Chandelier illuminates beautifully and offers a l...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass, Nickel, Chrome, Steel
French Holophane Glass Vintage Brass Pendant Lights
By Holophane
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Vintage Brass and glass pendant by Holophane, France
Brass top with pressed glass shade
Weight: 1.00 kg / 2.2 lb
Priced per individual item. All lamps have been made suitable by in...
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Mid-20th Century French Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Spanish Sunburst Foliage Flush Mount Light Fixture in Gilt Iron, 1950
Located in Barcelona, ES
Eye-catching gold gilt wrought iron sunburst leafed flush mount ceiling light. Spain, 1950s.
This piece features a leafed sunburst or flower burst ceiling light showing a richly hand...
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Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Iron, Wrought Iron, Gold Leaf
Max Ingrand Fontana Arte Semi Flush Mount Chandelier Mod. 1462 Glass Brass, 1960
Located in Vienna, AT
Rare original Max Ingrand Fontana Arte semi flush mount Mod. 1642
Beautiful 28" ceiling fixture from blue-ish polished and satin glass, partially with clear and satin finish and smo...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Large Pair of Wall Lamps by Sergio Mazza for Artemide, 1960s, Italy
By Artemide, Sergio Mazza
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Large Pair of Wall Lamps by Sergio Mazza for Artemide, 1960s, Italy
Lampshade is in very good vintage condition.
Painted aluminum, raw aluminum and clear sandblasted glass.
This la...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
Gaia, Murano Black Mezza Filigrana Tessuto glass sphere, Silvio Piattelli Design
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
The Gaia collection consists of lighting spheres that bring back the classic Mid-century Murano pattern called Mezza Filigrana. It provides flexibility, allowing for a variety of gro...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
"The Large Pendant" / 2479 by Josef Frank, designed in the 1920s, org. shades
Located in Stockholm, SE
A real Josef Frank icon, model The Large Pendant / 2479 i brass with original shades. Frank designed the lamp in the 1920 for Haus & Garten and brought the sketches of the lamp to Sw...
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1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Art Nouveau Old Bronze Hector Guimard Chandelier
Located in Rebais, FR
Art Nouveau chandelier from Hector Guimard. Old bronze with finish and amber glasses.
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21st Century and Contemporary French Art Nouveau Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Bronze
French Art Deco Lustre Glass Ceiling Pendant Chandelier Degué Manufacture c 1930
By Degué
Located in Labrit, Landes
Art Deco chandelier or lustre, French
Frozen molded glass and brass
Geometrical motifs and stylized leaves.
1930
David Guéron was a glass artist and industrialist, founder and owner ...
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Swedish Designer, Chandelier, Brass, Fabric, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and white fabric chandelier designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1950s.
The brass stem presents with very light oxidation.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 25” H x 26” Diameter
...
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1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Rare Mid-Century Modern Two-Armed Diabolo Pendant Lamp or Chandelier Italy 1950s
Located in Munich, DE
Rare, elegant and highly decorative Mid-Century Modern two armed and four flamed diabolo pendant lamp or chandelier in pastel blue color. Up and down lighter. Designed & manufactured...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum, Brass
Most Beautiful in Shape and Color Timeless Alabaster Shade Chandelier Dia 22.5Ø"
Located in Lisse, NL
Timeless antique extra large pendant light with a stunning alabaster shade.
Thanks to its timeless design, its extra large size and its mint condition this four light alabaster fixt...
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Alabaster, Metal, Brass, Bronze
Large Chandelier by Paavo Tynell for Taito
By Paavo Tynell, Taito Oy
Located in Long Island City, NY
Large chandelier designed by Paavo Tynell for Taito Oy. Finland, circa 1940s. Hand blown opaline glass shades on polished brass hardware. Newly rewired.
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1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
$45,000 / item
Venini Murano Glass Small Chandelier 1960 Nuvola
By Venini
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Venini 1960 Murano Glass Small Chandelier
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Murano Glass
Amazing Pink Amethyst Murano Glass Leave Ceiling Light or Chandelier
Located in Rome, IT
Realized in pure pink amethyst color Murano glass consists of 45 delicious hand-blown leaves.
The structure is gilt-metal. Five E27 lights spread a magical light.
the price is item...
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2010s Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Glass
Venini Cappellin 1930 Art Deco Murano Glass Lantern
By Cappellin
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Rare and Delightful 1930 Venini Cappellin Murano Glass Lantern.
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1930s Italian Art Deco Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Murano Glass
Huge Italian Tole Porcelain Flowers Polychrome Chandelier, circa 1870 Rare 1of2
Located in Firenze, Toscana
I have another, roughly the same size with 4 lights. This one Houses 7 lights, 6 encircling and one in center. Will be newly rewired with certified UL US sockets for the United Stat...
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19th Century Italian Antique Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Tôle
Mid-Century Modern Cocoon Pendant Light, Italy 1960s
Located in München, BY
A Cocoon ceiling lamp made in Italy in the 1960s. The ceiling lamp was made in the design of the lamps by Achille Castiglioni.
The lampshade is made of resin. Very good vintage cond...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century 6-Light Brass Chandelier Attributed to Oscar Torlasco, 1950s
Located in Palermo, IT
Mid-Century 6-light brass chandelier attributed to Oscar Torlasco, 1950s
Intact and in good condition, E14 lamps.
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1950s Italian Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Gaia, Murano 5 Amber and 2 Red Mezza Filigrana glass sphere, Piattelli Design
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
The Gaia Collection is a stunning series of lighting spheres that breathe new life into a timeless Mid-century Murano technique known as Mezza Filigrana. This versatile collection of...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Danish Modern Tiered White Pendant Lights by Knud Christensen, 1970s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Very similar to Hans Agne Jakobsson's and Carl Thore's lamp configurations these white tiered hanging lamps were designed by danish architect Knud Christensen in the late 1970s. Depe...
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1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum
Italian Fontana Arte Style Pearl Aqua Blue Murano Glass Oval Brass Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
This luxurious, customizable modern chandelier, inspired by the Fontana Arte style, showcases a sophisticated oval design entirely handcrafted in Italy. Composed of reeded Murano gla...
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2010s Italian Organic Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass, Silver Leaf
Six Arms Brass Chandelier, White Midnight Blue, Pivot Shades, Stilnovo Style
By Stilnovo, Arredoluce
Located in Bochum, NRW
Six arms brass chandelier, pivot shades, Stilnovo style.
Light up and down, pivoting shades to adjust the light distribution in the room. Customizable in colors and dimensions.
Dimen...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass
Barovier & Toso Murano Glass Figurative Chandelier with Avventurina 1970s
Located in New York, NY
This figurative Murano glass pendant, crafted in the 1970s by Barovier & Toso-- the world's oldest glassworks, established in 1295-- offers a glimpse into the centuries-old craftsman...
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1970s Italian Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Murano Glass
Large Alta Brass Dome Chandelier by Lawson-Fenning
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Alta brass dome features a spun metal shade with a brass canopy and rod. The shade is available in brass or powdercoated metal finishes. Shown here in antiqued brass.
The Lawso...
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
$3,125 / item
Italian Art Deco Pendant Light with sky-blue glass bowl and Wood
Located in Morazzone, Varese
Italian Art Deco Pendant Light with sky-blue glass bowl and Wood, 1930-1940s
Gorgeous pendant light originally produced in Italy in the Art Deco period.
The pendant has a light sky-...
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1940s Italian Art Deco Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Nickel
Monumental Paavo Tynell Art Deco Brass & Opaline Lighting Fixture, Taito 1930s
By Paavo Tynell, Taito Oy
Located in Helsinki, FI
A monumental art deco chandelier by Paavo Tynell and made by Taito. Commissioned for the iconic "Ilves Linna" building in Jämsänkoski designed by Architect W. G. Palmqvistin and fini...
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1930s Finnish Art Deco Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass
Orbital Six Arms Balanced Italian Brass and Lacquer Customizable Chandelier
Located in Bochum, NRW
Important architectural ceiling lamp with six lights.
Six adjustable arms made of brass, each ending with a painted metal shade holding one light, beginning with a sphere of the same...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum, Brass
Globe 3 Chandelier, by Research.Lighting, Black, 3in Glass Globe, Made to Order
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This listing is for 1x Globe 3 Chandelier designed and manufactured by Research.Lighting.
Materials: Steel, Glass
Finish: Powder Coated Steel in black
Electronics: 3x G9 Sockets, 3...
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2010s American Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Golden French 1960s Pendant Flush Light
Located in New York, NY
A stunning 1960s French polished solid brass round disc fixture with 16 solid glass orbs. Five-light sources which emit light downward through the glass as well as up toward the ceil...
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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
$3,800 / item
Tenfold Chandelier 32inch Brushed Bronze Perforated Metal Pendant Light
By Luft Tanaka
Located in Brooklyn, NY
TENFOLD CHANDELIER 5 TIER 24inch in Brushed Bronze by Luft Tanaka Studio
Brutalism meets glam. Inspired by Brutalist architecture and Op Art, the Tenfold Series features interlockin...
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2010s American Brutalist Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum, Brass, Steel
Pair of Gilt Metal Ship Chandeliers, Sold Individually
Located in New York, NY
A pair of Italian circa 1960's Italian metal chandeliers with 12 lights. Sold Individually.
Measurements:
Present drop: 46.5"
Width: 47"
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1960s Italian Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
$12,000 / item
Sunburst Ceiling Light Fixture or Chandelier with Curly Rays, Gilt Wrought Iron
Located in Barcelona, ES
Sunburst Flush Mount, Gilt Iron
French wrought gilt hand forged iron sunburst flush mount / ceiling light fixture. France, 1950s.
This hand-hammered iron flushmount has alternating r...
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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Iron, Wrought Iron, Gold Leaf
$3,147 Sale Price
20% Off
Swedish Designer, Pendant Light, Brass, Glass, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and beige glass pendant light designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1950s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 16.0"H x 6.5"W x 6.5"D
Stem Length (inches): 9”
Dimensions of Canopy:...
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1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Italian vintage Murano chandelier - 52 BLUE glass petals
By Mazzega
Located in Gaiarine Frazione Francenigo (TV), IT
Huge Italian vintage Murano chandelier made by 52 glass petals (BLUE and white "lattimo") in a chrome frame.
Period: late 20th century
Dimensions: 55.10 inches (140 cm) height with c...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Art Glass
Mid-20th Century White Porcelain Opaline Glass Black Enamel Brass Pendant Lights
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Porcelain industrial hanging lamp.
White porcelain, brass and white opaline milk glass.
Black enamel shade
2 conductors, no ground.
Weight: 1.70 kg / 3.7 lb
Priced per individual i...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass, Enamel
Scandinavian Modern Beech wood pendant light by Jan Wickelgren, 1970s, Sweden
By Aneta
Located in Værløse, DK
A pendant light in bend Beech wood with a Canvas shade designed by Jan Wickelgren in the 1970s for Aneta Sweden. A scandinavian light for a beautiful space.
* A pendant light in be...
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1970s Danish Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Fabric, Bentwood, Beech
Hand Crafted Solitaire 01 Pendant, Ø80cm/31.5in
By Naomi Paul
Located in London, London
SIMPLE SHADE collection is the essence of a shade. One simple design with transformative properties in singular and multiple forms. Using Japanese philosophy to mindfully design spac...
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21st Century and Contemporary British Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
$11,443 / item
Art Deco Machine Age Industrial Pendants in Polished Aluminum, Bronze & Brass
Located in New York, NY
This pair of Art Deco Machine Age industrial pendants, American-made around 1935, embodies the era’s dynamic fusion of form and function. Crafted from polished aluminum, bronze, and ...
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1930s American Art Deco Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum, Brass, Bronze
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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A Tale of Two Sputnik Chandeliers
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