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Chandeliers and Pendants For Sale
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Contemporary Pendant Lamp 'Alley' by AGO 'Large - Burgundy'
Located in Paris, FR
Alley pendant lamp by AGO Lighting UL Listed Painted aluminum, white opal glass LED G9 110-240V (not included) Available colors: Charcoal, white, grey, burgundy, green Dimensions:...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Organic Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Aluminum

Bespoke Italian Crystal Rose Pink Murano Glass Brass Chandelier / Flushmount
Located in New York, NY
A contemporary custom organic modern chandelier, entirely handcrafted in Italy, with a handmade brass double frame with Art Deco flair. The exterior is formed by nature-inspired oval...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Contemporary Chandelier 'Cirkus' by AGO 'Large - Terracotta' (in stock)
Located in Paris, FR
Cirkus chandelier by AGO Lighting Coated ABS, aluminum UL Listed LED GU10 110-240V (not included) Two sizes available: 4 pairs of lamps / 6 pairs o...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Organic Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Aluminum

Reflector Linear LED Anodized Aluminum Pendant Light, Black / White Shade
Located in Broadmeadows, Victoria
The Reflector linear pendant is a luxury LED linear pendant, ideal for indoor lighting in dining and living rooms, study rooms, hallways, and other do...
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2010s Oceanic Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Aluminum

Reflector LED Pendant Light, Anodized Aluminum, Black, White Shade
Located in Broadmeadows, Victoria
The Reflector pendant is a sophisticated soft lighting option suited for dining tables, workspaces, hallways and other indoor environments that require a diffused and warm lighting e...
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2010s Australian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Aluminum

"Il Pezzo 3 Long Chandelier" - length 103cm/40.5” - polished brass - crystal
Located in Firenze, IT
Inspired by Arabic calligraphic art and the icon of the classical candelabrum is Il Pezzo 3, a collection of lamps with a hand-forged brass structure and elegant “candles” crafted fr...
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2010s Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal, Brass, Gold

Light Globe Suspension
Located in Paris, FR
Suspension light globe with globe in glass in chrome finish. With chromed metal cable: 250cm. Inside in anodized aluminium. Available in : Diameter 20cm ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

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Copper, Chrome

Concrete Ceiling Light 'Huan' 'Small'
Located in Paris, FR
'Huan' concrete lighting designed by Cantonese studio Bentu Design Dimensions: Ø13.8 x 6 cm Light source: LED Panel 10W 85-240V 1000LM (US compatibility)...
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

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Concrete

Concrete Ceiling Light 'Huan' 'medium'
Located in Paris, FR
'Huan' concrete lighting designed by Cantonese studio Bentu design Dimensions: Ø27.4 x 6 cm Light source: LED panel 30W 85-240V 1000LM (US compatibility) ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

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Concrete

Trapezi Six Lights Neutral Shades Contemporary Pendant/Chandelier Brass, Glass
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
The Trapezi contemporary chandelier is inspired by the idea of a Circus Trapeze Artist. Hand blown glass in a variety of forms and colors is combined with brass bars and hung by L...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Firmamento Milano Medium White Luna Tonda Ceiling/Wall Light by Carlo Guglielmi
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Please note that VAT is not included in the price. The Luna Tonda resembles the magic of light in the evenings in Capri. Ceiling or wall lamp with a stunning light wall wash effect. The materials used are compounds of resins and marble powders. Their composition allows the creation, on the surface of the screen, of designs and undulations evoking the lunar surface. Screen in polyester resin with marble...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Marble

Joe Pendant Lamp 640 by Wende Reid - Classic, Tailored, Minimal, Handmade
Located in Paddington, NSW
This Classic, tailored pendant lamp, inspired by menswear is reminiscent of 1940s style and the early simplicity of Art Deco. Also available as a flush mount, its clean geometric sha...
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21st Century and Contemporary Australian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Copper, Brass

21st Century Chandelier, 6 arms Light Blue Murano Glass by Multiforme
Located in Trebaseleghe, IT
Simplicissimus 360 chandelier, 6 lights, in light blue artistic glass by Multiforme This collection in Murano glass is characterized by superb simplicity. It is the result of a resea...
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2010s Italian Other Chandeliers and Pendants

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Blown Glass

Contemporary Pendant Lamps 'N' in Black Lava Stone
Located in Paris, FR
Pendant lamps 'N' by Buzao x Bentu design. Black lava stone or white marble Black (aluminum or gold brass) finish (Sold individually) 19.5 cm high,...
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

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Lava

Contemporary Pendant Lamps 'N' in White Marble
Located in Paris, FR
Pendant lamps 'N' by Buzao x Bentu design. Black lava stone or white marble Black (aluminium or gold (brass) finish (Sold individually) 19.5 cm high, 10 cm diameter Wire: 2 meters...
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

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Marble

Contemporary Pendant Lamps 'U' in Black Lava Stone
Located in Paris, FR
Pendant lamps 'U' by Buzao x Bentu design. After concrete version, let's meet the black lava stone and white marble versions! (Sold individually) 18...
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

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Lava

Rainbow Leather Meander Chandelier
Located in Pound Ridge, NY
Our Meander Chandelier in glorious ROYGBIV colors. Seven flexible leather wrapped arms allows for playful poses and creative customization. As show...
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2010s American Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Contemporary Pendant Lamp 'Ri' in Black Lava Stone 'Total Black'
Located in Paris, FR
Pendant lamp 'RI' by Buzao x Bentu Design. Black lava stone and white marble versions available. (Sold individually) 26,5 cm high; 10 cm Diameter Wire: 2 meters black (adjustable)...
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

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Lava, Aluminum

Flos Noctambule Pendant Light with 2 Cylinders and Bowl by Konstantin Grcic
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Noctambule LED dimmable pendant light with bowl shade, created by renowned designer Konstantin Grcic for Flos, is an innovative lighting system that comes in an array of artful desig...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Glass

Contemporary Pendant Lamp 'QIE' in Black Lava Stone 'Total Black'
Located in Paris, FR
Pendant lamp 'QIE' by Buzao x Bentu Design. After concrete version, let's meet the black lava stone and white marble version! (Sold individually) 16 cm high; 9.6 cm Length Wire: 2...
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Lava

Contemporary Pendant Lamp 'Shang' in Black Lava Stone 'Brass Finish'
Located in Paris, FR
Pendant lamp 'Shang' by Buzao x Bentu Design. After concrete version, let's meet the black lava stone version! (Sold individually) 16 cm High; 20 cm Length Wire: 2Meters Black (ad...
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Lava

Contemporary pendant lamps 'U' in white marble
Located in Paris, FR
Pendant lamps 'U' by Buzao x Bentu Design. After concrete version, let's meet the black lava stone and white marble versions! (Sold individually) 18 cm High; 9,6 cm Diameter Wire:...
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

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Marble

Contemporary pendant lamps 'U' in black lava stone
Located in Paris, FR
Pendant lamps 'U' by Buzao x Bentu Design. After concrete version, let's meet the black lava stone and white marble versions! (Sold individually) 1...
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

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Lava

Contemporary Pendant Lamps 'Bang' in Black Lava Stone
Located in Paris, FR
Pendant lamps 'Bang' by Buzao x Bentu Design. After concrete and terrazzo versions, let's meet the black lava stone and white marble versions! (Sold individually) 31 cm High; 4,5 ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

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Lava

Wooden STACKED Illuminated Hanging Bell-Shaped Sculpture, "Squat", Customizable
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The STACKED cylindrical bell-shaped Illuminated Sculpture shown here is made of salvaged Maple. All hanging illuminated sculptures are hand-built custom per your specifications. Larg...
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2010s American Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Marble, Metal, Brass, Steel, Sheet Metal

ClassiCon Bell Light Pendant Lamp Green Fabric with Brass by Sebastian Herkner
Located in New York, NY
Sebastian Herkner’s bell lights reveal their adaptability and flexibility at the very first glance. Each of the lampshades in this family of pen...
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21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Fabric

Large Diameter Sasco Pendant in Solid Brass with Matte Milk Glass Globe
Located in Pound Ridge, NY
Large 20" diameter Sasco solid brass pendant with 8" satin milk glass globe. Our Brass finishes are: Brushed Brass, Aged Brass or Factory Brass which is an uneven weathered patina; a...
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2010s American Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Gino Sarfatti Model No. 2065 Ceiling Light in Black and White for Astep
Located in Glendale, CA
Gino Sarfatti model no. 2065 ceiling lamp in black and white for Astep Designed in 1950, this is an authorized re-edition by Alessandro Sarfatti, grandson of Gino Sarfatti, who appl...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Aluminum

'Planet' Terrazzo Pendant Lamp by Bentu Design 'White, Black, Red or Blue'
Located in Paris, FR
Terrazzo pendant lamps designed by Cantonese studio Bentu Design Black wire 2m adjustable. Bulb G4 LED / 220V / 3W Measures: Ø 45 × H 15.5 cm These pendant lamps are available in d...
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

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Concrete

Foscarini Spokes 2 Large Suspension Lamp in Gold by Garcia and Cumini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Suspension lamp with diffused and direct down light. The opaque epoxy powder varnished steel spokes are attached to the upper part by two ABS/polycarbonate discs and to the lower par...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Steel

Foscarini Plass Suspension Lamp in Light Blue by Luca Nichetto
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Suspension lamp with diffused and direct light. The large transparent polycarbonate diffuser is achieved using rotational molding, a technique which makes it possible to create hollo...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Aluminum

Foscarini Plass Suspension Lamp in Grey by Luca Nichetto
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Suspension lamp with diffused and direct light. The large transparent polycarbonate diffuser is achieved using rotational molding, a techniqu...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Aluminum

Luna Luminaire / Chandelier Vertical II10 in Brushed Gold
Located in Prague 3, Vinohrady
Shifting between day and night, this moody luminaire contrasts monumental hovering glass spheres and subtle metal construction. Luna offers two lighting options. Sun and Moon. Glow a...
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21st Century and Contemporary Czech Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal, Steel

Groove Series Low Pod Pendant, Modern Handmade Glass Lighting
Located in New York, NY
These hanging lights feature an embedded groove that offers a precise, machine-made quality to offset these otherwise wholly handmade creations. Whether showcased individually, as an...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Blown Glass

MONIKA Pendant Light Ø50cm/19.7in, Hand Crocheted in 100% Egyptian Cotton
Located in London, London
A pendant with presence, Monika creates a beautiful diffused atmospheric light and works well clustered as a unique statement chandelier. Each Na...
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21st Century and Contemporary British Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

SS03 Pendant Light Ø80cm/31.5in, Hand Crocheted in 100% Egyptian Cotton
Located in London, London
A versatile direct overhead light. In its larger size, Simple Shade 03 makes an elegant centre piece for social spaces. SS03 is perfect suspended low for lighting intimate spaces. E...
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21st Century and Contemporary British Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

CAVE Pendant Light Ø50cm/ 9.7in, Hand Crocheted in 100% Egyptian Cotton
Located in London, London
Extremely versatile, Cave can be clustered together or individually suspended above a table a single elegant down light and creates a versatile direct overhead light. Each Naomi Pau...
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21st Century and Contemporary British Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Four-Arm Brass Asymmetrical Chandelier, Black Gold Pivot Shades, Stilnovo Style
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
A captivating and innovative take on mid-century-inspired chandeliers, this design artfully plays with asymmetry in its arm combination. The result is a chandelier that pushes bounda...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Aluminum, Brass

Trapezi Three Lights Contemporary Pendant/Chandelier Lustro-Painted Blown Glass
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
The Trapezi contemporary chandelier is inspired by the IDEA of a Circus Trapeze Artist. Hand blown glass in a variety of forms and colors is combined with brass bars and hung by L...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Concrete Lighting 'LV' Ceiling Light
Located in Paris, FR
'LV' concrete lightings designed by Cantonese studio Bentu design. Ceiling light LED GU10 7W 85-240V 80Ra 500LM 3000K (compatible with US electric system) Bentu Design's furnitur...
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

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Concrete

Concrete Lighting 'LV' Tracklight
Located in Paris, FR
'LV' concrete lightings designed by Cantonese studio Bentu Design Track light LED GU10 7W 85-240V 80Ra 500LM 3000K (compatible with US electric system)...
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

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Concrete

'Monarch' Pendant Lamp in Oil-Rubbed Bronze and White Enamel, Blueprint Lighting
Located in New York, NY
Enamel color may be specified. Our extensive list of 50+ standard enamel colors are shown in the final images there is no additional lead time or cost for these colors. Metal finish and/or patina may be specified, but may impact lead time and cost slightly. "Monarch" pendant light with shown in our hand-finished oil-rubbed bronze and our satin "Perfect White" creamy enamel fabricated in NYC by Blueprint Lighting, 2018. The wide brass band and dramatically scaled flared cone makes the Monarch a strong design statement. This design is strongly influenced by both French and Italian Mid-Century Modernism. We are also able to make wall sconces, articulated wall-mount reading lamps, small chandeliers as well as larger and multi-tier chandeliers with the "Monarch" cone! Available to view at our NYC showroom in Chelsea! Dimensions as shown: The cones are 9" height , 5" diameter of the upper cone, 9" diameter of the lower cone. Total overall height as shown is 30", but may be easily edited to fit your space at no additional cost. This piece may use any E12 candelabra base bulb up to 60 watts (or use LED). Bulbs not included. Fabricated entirely of UL-listed components. Handsome design scaled to work well in a breakfast nook, in a foyer, a forlorn corner, as a reading lamp, a bedside lamp or flanking a bathroom or powder room vanity. The perfect luxe addition to a master suite, nursery or glam room. Strong enough to stand alone, but especially impactful in groupings over a bar, in a library, over a pool table...
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Bronze, Copper, Enamel, Chrome, Nickel, Aluminum, Brass

'Monarch' 3-Arm Modern Pendant in Brass and Blue Enamel by Blueprint Lighting
Located in New York, NY
Enamel color may be specified. Our extensive list of 36 standard enamel colors are shown in the final images-- there is no additional lead time or cost for these colors. Metal finish...
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Aluminum, Brass, Bronze, Copper, Enamel, Chrome, Nickel

Articulated Sconce Mid-Century Modern Stilnovo Style Solid Brass Black and White
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
This exquisite sconce is a nod to the timeless pieces crafted by mid-century modern Italian studios Arteluce and Stilnovo in the 1950s, but with a unique and distinctive design that will add elegance and sophistication to any home. Expertly made by a specialized workshop in mid-century modern design, every aspect of this lamp is meticulously crafted to match the hard-to-find lamps from the 1950s. Its versatile nature makes it perfect for placement on the side of a fireplace, giving light to a console or kitchen island, or illuminating a reading sofa...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass, Metal, Aluminum

'Qie' White Terrazzo Pendant Lamp by Bentu Design
Located in Paris, FR
Terrazzo pendant lamps designed by Cantonese studio Bentu Design Black wire 2m adjustable. Bulb E27 LED 3W Measures: 17.5 cm x 9.6 cm These pendant lamps are available in different...
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

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Concrete

'Qie' Red Terrazzo Pendant Lamp by Bentu Design
Located in Paris, FR
Terrazzo pendant lamps designed by Cantonese studio Bentu Design Black wire 2m adjustable. Bulb E27 LED 3W Measures: 17.5 cm x 9.6 cm. These pendant lamps are available in differen...
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

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Concrete

Large Daniel Becker 'Emily 5' Chandelier in Anthracite for Moss Objects
Located in Glendale, CA
Large Daniel Becker 'Emily 5' chandelier in anthracite for Moss Objects. Designed by Berlin luminary Daniel Becker and handmade to order using mid-century manu...
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21st Century and Contemporary German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Concrete Pendant Lamps 'Bang II' by Bentu Design 'Large Size'
Located in Paris, FR
Concrete ceiling lamps designed by Cantonese studio Bentu Design. Material: Concrete, demolition leftover concrete Size: Ø34×1000 mm Weight: 1.7 kg Color: Cement grey Cord: 2 m, bla...
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

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Concrete

Concrete Pendant Lamps 'Bang II' by Bentu Design 'Medium Size'
Located in Paris, FR
Concrete ceiling lamps designed by Cantonese studio Bentu design. Material: Concrete, demolition leftover concrete Size: Ø34×400 mm Weight: 0.75 kg Colour: Cement grey Cord: 2m, Bla...
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

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Concrete

Concrete Pendant Lamps 'Bang II' by Bentu Design
Located in Paris, FR
Concrete ceiling lamps designed by Cantonese studio Bentu design. Three sizes available. Sold individually. Material: Concrete, demolition lef...
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

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Concrete

Concrete Pendant Lamps 'Bang II' by Bentu Design 'Small Size'
Located in Paris, FR
Concrete ceiling lamps designed by Cantonese Studio Bentu design. Material: Concrete, demolition leftover concrete Size: Ø 34×200 mm Weight: 0.37 kg Color: Cement grey Cord: 2m, bla...
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

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Concrete

6" Benedict Pendant, Prussian Blue, Polished & Blackened Brass & Opal Glass
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Benedict™ Pendant celebrates the defining detail of the Benedict™ Series. Two nested spun brass hemispheres cradle a hand blown glass globe. This...
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2010s American Other Chandeliers and Pendants

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Opal, Brass

Small Clear Happy Pendant Light, Hand Blown Glass - Made to Order
Located in Aliso Viejo, CA
Small clear happy pendant light, hand blown glass by Siemon & Salazar, canopy included Glass measures 4.5”T x 4.5”W These works play w...
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Nickel

Caeli-S Handcrafted Brass Rattan Pendant Light Fixture, Flow Collection
Located in Paris, FR
The Caeli-S contemporary handcrafted made-to-measure pendant light fixture features an expertly handcrafted brass structure and a hand-woven rattan shade. This piece creates a warm a...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Pair of Sconces Pivot Shade Stilnovo Style, Twin Bulb, Jbox, Solid Brass Patina
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
Colors available are sage, ivory and matte black. The two shades can be made in different colors. See other chandeliers in my storefront for matching possibilities. The inside of the...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Aluminum, Brass, Metal

Six Arms Brass Chandelier, Ivory Sage Pivot Shades, Stilnovo Style, Twelve Bulbs
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
This six-arm spider chandelier features a combination of ivory and sage colors, with a natural patina brass finish. The pivoting heads allow for easy light distribution throughout the room, with the upper shades contributing to ambiance lighting and the lower shades providing direct lighting. It measures 54 in. (135 cm) in diameter and has 12 bulbs, providing ample light output for your dining or living room. The chandelier is a Silvio Piattelli design...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass, Aluminum, Metal

Large Counterbalance Ceiling Fixture, White Enamel + Brass by Blueprint Lighting
Located in New York, NY
Handcrafted and made to order, the Counterbalance commands attention with its fluid architectural silhouette, built from a thoughtfully curated palette of on-trend colors and metal f...
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass, Bronze, Enamel, Chrome, Aluminum, Nickel

Sasco Semi-Flush Mount Brass Light Fixture, Custom Finishes
Located in Pound Ridge, NY
The Sasco is a versatile custom-made solid brass and glass globe light fixture, which can be mounted on the ceiling or wall. Shown here in our factory brass, an uneven unfinished brass patina, straight from the workshop. Also available in three standard finishes: Satin brass, Aged Brass, Antique Brass; and also painted or powder coated finishes. Glass globe comes in matte or gloss white. Overall drop height can be to your specifications. This listing is for the 12" diameter, also available in a 20" diameter, please see our other Large Sasco...
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2010s American Chandeliers and Pendants

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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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