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Chandeliers and Pendants For Sale
Item type: Antique and Vintage
Italian Designer, Chandelier, Glass, Metal, Italy, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A red-lacquered metal and opaline glass chandelier designed and produced in Italy, 1970s.
Dimensions of canopy (inches): N/A
Socket takes standard E-14 bulbs. 4 sockets.There is no ...
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1970s Italian Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
charming pink and white glass chandelier, Napoleon III
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
charming pink and white glass chandelier, Napoleon III
NOT ELECTRIFIED
lighting candles
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Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Bronze, Metal
Mid-Century Bronze And Crystal Chandelier Attributed To Maison Baguès 1940s
Located in Palermo, IT
Mid-Century bronze and crystal chandelier attributed to Maison Baguès France 1940s
Good condition, E27 lamp, small signs of aging.
Category
1940s French Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
French Art Deco Chandelier
Located in Chicago, IL
This stunning 1930s French Art Deco chandelier is a masterpiece of design, boasting a remarkable wrought iron beehive form adorned with elegant iron swirls cascading down its sides. ...
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Wrought Iron
Vintage 1970's Retro Orange Glass Pendant Light
Located in London, GB
Introducing our stunning Vintage Bold Orange Glass Pendant Light, a timeless piece reminiscent of the vibrant 1970s era.
Radiating a rich, luminous orange hue, this pendant light is...
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1970s Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Glass
Midcentury Pendant by Fontana Arte
By Fontana Arte
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Italian pendant with a large frosted glass shade suspended with three blue glass balls on nickel frame / Made in Italy by Fontana Arte, circa 1970s
Original sticker on the ce...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Nickel
Frosted White Glass Pendant Light w/ Neoclassical Molding
Located in San Francisco, CA
A frosted glass, deep bowl pendant light with a Neoclassical motif of urns, garlands, and a radial design from the center. It has three long, elegant stems holding the shade are pew...
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Early 20th Century Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
mid century PENDANT LIGHT murano pulegoso glass gold dust brass 1970s
Located in Mannheim, DE
Beautiful 1970s pendant light. The shade is made of Murano pulegoso (foam)glass with melted in gold dust. Suspension, chain and canopy are made of brass.
Dimensions in cm:
Overall l...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Glass
Pink Murano Glass Polar Chandelier, Italy, 1970s
Located in Rome, IT
Murano polar pink chandelier, each with 88 precious hand blown glass leaves hanging on the brass frame. Spectacular light effect.
Available also a pair and four pair of sconces.
Mea...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Blown Glass
Matchless Wonder Star #910 Double Row Amber & Blue Crystal C-9 Holiday Bulb 1936
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Matchless Wonder Star #910 Double Row Amber & Blue Crystal C-9 Holiday Bulb, 1936. Extremely rare early crystal production in the rarely seen Amber points with blue sapphire center. ...
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1930s American Art Deco Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal
"Champagne" Murano Glass Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
1960’s Italian Murano chandelier with dozens of curved “champagne” colored glasses. Brass hardware. Holds six light sources.
Condition: Excellent vintage condition, minor wear consi...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Mid-20th Century Italian Chandelier Attributed to Fontana Arte, 1960s
By Fontana Arte
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-20th century Italian chandelier attributed to Fontana Arte, Made in Italy in the 1960s.
Body height: 24 inches from top of frame to bottom of glass.
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Glass
Brutalist pendant lamp by Svend Aage Holm Sorensen for Sørensen & Co. Denmark
Located in Steenwijk, NL
This stunning brutalist pendant lamp, model 6407, was designed by Svend Aage Holm Sørensen for Sørensen & Co in Denmark in the 1960's. The use and work of oxidised brass makes this l...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass
Large Glass and Gilt Bronze Hanging Hall Lantern
Located in London, GB
This hall lantern has been exquisitely crafted from glass and gilt bronze (ormolu). The piece will look wonderful placed in a grand entrance hall, living or dining room. The light it...
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20th Century French Rococo Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Bronze, Ormolu
Extra Large 12-buIb Italian Mid Century Brass Chandelier, Oscar Torlasco Attr.
Located in Grand Cayman, KY
Mid Century Modern glamorous and elegant brass pendant chandelier attributed to renowned Italian architect and lighting designer, Oscar Torlasco. This exquisite mid-century organic m...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Gray Cast Iron Vintage Industrial Clear Glass Pendant Lamp
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Industrial hanging lamp by Industria Rotterdam
cast iron clear glass
Weight 10.00 kg / 22 lb
Priced per individual item. All lamps have been made suitable by international standard...
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20th Century Dutch Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Iron
Hughe Renaissance 12-Light Chandlier Wood Gold-Plated
Located in Weiningen, CH
Hughe Renaissance 12-light chandlier wood gold-plated.
Category
1950s Italian Renaissance Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Gold Leaf
Dandelion chandelier by Kamenický Šenov
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Space age Dandelion chandelier by Kamenický Šenov in very nice original condition. One arm with glass is missing from the top , not visible in plain view.
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1940s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Vintage 1950s brass and burgundy metal chandelier Italian design
Located in None, IT
Chandelier with gilt brass and burgundy metal frame, six lights, Italian design, 1950s.
CONDITION: In good condition, working, shows signs of wear given by time.
DIMENSIONS: Height...
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1950s Italian Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass
One Italian Golden Brass and Murano Glass Pendant Light
Located in Antwerp, BE
A lovely hanging light with Murano glass curved glass suspended from a brass chain, perfect for a living room, bathroom or entrance.
Diameter 48 cm.
Height fixture 41 cm.
Total heigh...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Polychrome Capodimonte Porcelain Chandelier, from the 1950s.
By Capodimonte
Located in Cesena, FC
Capodimonte Porcelain Chandelier
Polychrome Capodimonte Porcelain Chandelier, from the 1950s.
Ceramic body decorated with colorful floral motifs and pendants in colored and gilded ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Porcelain, Paint
Vintage Italian Murano Chandelier - 36 Alabaster Multicolored Disks
By Vistosi
Located in Gaiarine Frazione Francenigo (TV), IT
Vintage Italian Murano chandelier in Vistosi style. The chandelier has 36 fantastic multicolored alabaster iridescent glasses in a nickel metal frame.
Period: late 20th century
Dimen...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Glass, Art Glass
French Circle 1920's Crystal and bronze Chandelier
Located in Fairfax, VA
elegant six arm seven light clear and light Champaign color crystal chandelier with bronze frame.
Minimum height full installed is 32" but with all the chain 44".
Professionally rew...
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1920s French Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
One of Three Wave Glass Pendant Lights by J.T. Kalmar, 1960s
Located in Rijssen, NL
One of the three wave glass pendant lights designed by J.T Kalmar, manufactured by Kalmar, Austria in the 1960s.
Simple yet beautiful design. Each pendant has one wave textured glass...
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
2 Grand Italian Midcentury Modern Cascading Clear Murano Glass Chandeliers 1970
By AVMazzega
Located in New York, NY
2 Grand Italian Mid-Century Modern Clear Murano Glass Cascade Chandeliers and Attributed to AV Mazzega circa 1960 - 1970. They are large, elegant, stunning, yet delicate Italian Venetian glass chandeliers or pendants in clear glass composed of hand made and hand blown twisted and intertwined clear loops. These exquisite pieces are refined in their neutral coloration and sublime presence . Thus, they are delightful pieces of art glass providing great light.. Dimensions: Height 47" x Diameter: 23.6". The height includes a 6" nickel pipe and canopy. Please Note: These are Priced and Sold as Individual Pieces.
Additional References: Carlo Nason Mazzega, Seguso, Barovier e Toso, Venini. Fratelli Tosi, Barbini, Venetian Glass, Hand Blown, Dale Chihuly, Art Glass, Fontana Arte, Max Ingrand, Gio Ponti...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Murano Glass
Ceramic pendant by Roger Capron, France, 1960's
By Roger Capron
Located in Paris, FR
Ceramic pendant by Roger Capron, Vallauris, France, 1960's
Signed
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1960s French Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Ceramic
Elegant French Art Nouveau bronze chandelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Let me tell you, the patina is so much nicer in person, the flash distorted the true beauty of the chandelier, this chandelier is a transitional era , end of victorian era and the be...
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Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Bronze
Mazzucato Mid-Century Modern Vibrant Italian Murano Glass Chandelier, 1980s
By Mazzucato
Located in AMSTERDAM, NH
Discover this lively Mid-Century Modern Vibrant Colored Italian Murano Glass Chandelier from the 1980s designed by Daniele Mazzucato.
Enhance your home decor with a touch of vibrant color through this exquisite small Murano Glass...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Murano Glass
Large Danish Aluminum pendant light, Corona model by Jo Hammerborg, Fog & Mørup.
Located in JOINVILLE-LE-PONT, FR
Superb Scandinavian pendant light. Made up of a large aluminum cone lined with a grained black metal cone, it offers very intimate nuanced lighting. Total height widely adjustable ac...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum
Large Danish aluminum pendant light, Zénith model, Jo Hammerborg for Fog & Mørup
Located in JOINVILLE-LE-PONT, FR
Superb Scandinavian pendant light. Made up of a large aluminum cylinder lined with a grained black metal cylinder, it offers lighting with very intimate nuances. Total height widely ...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum
Hans Bergstrom Chandelier for Ystad, Sweden, 1940s
Located in New York, NY
Swedish Mid-Century Modern chandelier designed by Hans Bergstrom for Ystad. Features eight frosted glass diffusers on a polished brass frame. Height is adjustable by altering the cor...
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1940s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Set of 2 glass pendants by Vistosi, 1970s Italy.
By Vistosi
Located in Landgraaf, NL
Set of 2 glass pendants by Vistosi, 1970s Italy. Large pendants in green and off white murano glass. The inside of the lamp has white glass that forms a beautiful base for the color ...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Murano Glass
1 of the 3 Glass Pedants by Helena Tynell for Glashütte Limburg, 1960
Located in Rijssen, NL
Three beautiful bubble glass chandeliers or pendant lights designed by Helena Tynell for Glashütte Limburg. A design Classic, the amber colored/toned hand blown glass gives a wonderf...
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass, Chrome
Louis Katona and Daum Nancy Art Deco Chandelier
By Louis Katona, Daum
Located in NANTES, FR
Art deco chandelier. 1 bowl and 3 tulips in white glass, acid-etched.
The 4 pieces are signed Daum Nancy.
Wrought iron frame by Louis Katona, stamped twice L. Katona.
In perfect cond...
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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Wrought Iron
Sciolari Chrome 8 Arm Chandelier
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Beautiful eight art chandelier with canister light fixtures extending from circular arms. Each canister has pinhole perforations creating a dramatic exp...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Chrome
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
1930’s Italian Murano gilt chandelier with cut crystal
Located in Worthing, GB
A beautiful petite Murano chandelier with cut crystal and colourful drops.
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
Exceptional Pair of Kalmar 'Tulipan' Light Fixtures, 1960s
Located in Rijssen, NL
An exceptional 'Tulipan' pair by J.T. Kalmar, Austria, Vienna, manufactured in 20th century, circa 1970, (late 1960s-early 1970s). With beautiful Murano Tulipan shaped blown bubble g...
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1970s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass
French Mid 19th Century Louis XV St. Ormolu And Baccarat Crystal Chandelier
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A stunning and extremely elegant French mid 19th century Louis XV st. Ormolu and Baccarat Crystal chandelier. This most elegant chandelier is centered at the bottom by a solid Crysta...
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19th Century French Louis XV Antique Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Ormolu
John C Virden Medieval Gothic or Spanish Revival Style Hanging Light Fixture
Located in Topeka, KS
Marvelous vintage John C. Virden Medieval Gothic or Spanish Revival Style Hanging Light Fixture comprised of a 5-arm pentagon shaped black iron and wood fixture, a black iron chain, hammered iron details, candle posts, and a round brass canopy. Beautiful condition, keeping in mind that this is vintage and not new so will have signs of use and wear even if it has been refinished or restored. Please see photos, zoom in for details, and see long description as they are part of the condition report. We attempt to portray any imperfections. Circa, Mid-20th Century.
Just hanging here EXPLODING with mid-century EXCELLENCE!!!! This is a fabulous vintage John C. Virden hanging light fixture comprised of a beautiful 5 arm black wood star or pentagon shaped fixture with lovely, scrolled iron details under the arms. Each arm bares hammered iron straps across the top and down the side and host a black iron bobeche on the outer edge holding white candle covers and a scrolled detail that hangs below the arm. A pentagon shaped ferrule floats in the center above the candles with five attached black chains draping from each side of the pentagon down to a hook attachment aside the bobeche. The entire fixture hangs from a gorgeous black chain ascending from a round brass canopy. It is CRAZY gorgeous!!! And it’s hardwired so you could use dimming or flickering lightbulbs and add some wonderful ambiance to whatever room you choose to install. This chandelier light fixture is going to be fabulous over your Spanish Revival style dining table but it would also blend in beautifully with Gothic, Medieval, or Renaissance style décor. Or use it to make a bold statement in an entry way, over an island in your kitchen, or over the coffee table in your living room. We can’t say enough about this phenomenal light fixture. This light fixture is EXACTLY what the designer ordered!!!
John C. Virden Lighting Company was a Canadian based lighting company, and they also had a large factory in Cleveland Ohio. Mr. Virden had a vision to design & create supreme products...
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Mid-20th Century Mexican Gothic Revival Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass, Iron
Nice Late 19th Century Gilt Bronze Beaded Basket Eleven Light Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
A Nice Late 19th Century Gilt Bronze Beaded Basket Eleven Light Chandelier
The crown designed with bronze bows above drop crystals and beaded swags, the flowing beads connected to a...
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Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Bronze, Ormolu
X-Large Vintage Industrial Thorlux Green Enamel Factory Pendant Light, C.1940
By Thorlux
Located in London, GB
A run of green vitreous enamel pendant lights by renowned lighting manufactures Thorlux. c.1940
Two-part enamel shades, overall in great original condition with only some age relate...
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1940s English Industrial Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Steel
"Ninfea" Blu Acquamarine Barovier e Toso Light, 1940s
Located in Roma, IT
Splendid Murano chandelier made by the Barovier e Toso glassworks in the 1940s, rare "blu" Murano glass.
The chandelier measures 85 cm in height and 35 cm diameter.
Fits a European...
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1940s Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Murano Glass
Italian XL Sunburst Foliage Light Fixture / Chandelier in Gilt Metal
Located in Antwerp, BE
Botanical style meets a modern look in this 4-light statement semi-flush mount. Crafted from steel, it features a plant-inspired design with a curving shade made from leaf-like frond...
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20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Italian Crystal and giltwood Chandelier, 19th Century, 10 lights
Located in Charlottesville, VA
19th Century Italian 10-light Chandelier, having a carved giltwood center column, two tiers of extensive crystal swags, with a mixture of mainly clear crystal hand-cut prisms, some i...
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19th Century Italian Antique Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal
French Chrome Metal Vintage Medical Pedant Lights
Located in Amsterdam, NL
French vintage medical pendant lamp
Chrome / metal shade
Weight 2.00 kg / 4.4 lb
Priced per individual item. All lamps have been made suitable by international standards for incand...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Chrome, Iron
Opaline Glass Pendant Lamp by Aloys Gangkofner for Peill and Putzler
By Aloys F. Gangkofner, Uno & Östen Kristiansson, Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Wilhelm Wagenfeld, Peill & Putzler
Located in München, DE
Wonderful opal glass pendant lamp from the 1950s.
Extremely beautiful design and a real eye-catcher in every home.
Extremely beautiful lighting atmosphere with both direct and indire...
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1950s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Opaline Glass
Opaline Glass Pendant Lamp by Aloys Gangkofner for Peill and Putzler
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Aloys F. Gangkofner, Uno & Östen Kristiansson, Wilhelm Wagenfeld, Peill & Putzler
Located in München, DE
Wonderful opal glass pendant lamp from the 1950s.
Extremely beautiful design and a real eye-catcher in every home.
Extremely beautiful lighting atmosphere with both direct and indire...
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1950s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Opaline Glass
German Art Nouveau Jugendstil Siemens Luzette pendant lamp by Peter Behrens
By Siemens, Peter Behrens
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
'Luzette' pendant lamp by Peter Behrens for Siemens, Germany
A very nice Luzette pendant lamp, made in the early 20th century
This Luzette lamp has its original decorative chain...
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Early 20th Century German Jugendstil Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Swedish 1930s ceiling fixture, glass and brass
Located in Forserum, SE
Swedish 1930s ceiling fixture made from glass and brass. Large circular glass bowl with white triangles mounted on a brass frame with a large bell-shaped canopy. Three E27 lamp socke...
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1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Fantastic Pair of Poliedri Chandeliers in the Style of Carlo Scarpa
Located in Rome, IT
Each chandelier consists of 96 rare "Poliedri" made of Murano glass. Measures: Height without chain 40 cm.
Takes 8 base bulbs (E-27) up to 40 watts per bulb.
This light fixture can ...
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1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Glass
Adjustable Burnished Keos Pendant Lamp by Florian Schulz
By Fog & Mørup, Gebrüder Cosack, Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Vereinigte Werkstätten München, Florian Schulz
Located in München, DE
Very nice brass pendant lamp from the 1970s.
The lighting effect of the lamp is extremely beautiful.
The design and the very beautiful details create a very elegant and pleasant ligh...
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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Metal and Brass Mid-Century Ceiling Lamp, Scandinavia ca 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
At its most basic level, Mid-Century Modern designs are known for juxtaposing sleek lines with comfortable, inviting shapes, using new materials and methods to re-imagine traditional...
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1950s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass
Mid-Century Chandelier In Murano Glass Attributed to Toni Zuccheri for Mazzega
By Mazzega, Toni Zuccheri
Located in Palermo, IT
Mid-Century 3-light chandelier in Murano glass and steel attributed to Toni Zuccheri for Mazzega 1950s
Length with chain 89 cm (39 cm without chain).
Intact and functional, good cond...
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1960s Italian Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Steel
Brass and Clear Glass Chandelier, Jakobsson, 1970s
Located in Rijssen, NL
Wonderful chandelier with clear glass bowls and a brass base and fittings. Produced in the 1970s in the style of Hans-Agne Jakobsson. Illuminates beautifully.
Dimensions:
Height: 43...
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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Holophane 'Reflector-Refractor' Prismatic Glass Pendant Light
Located in Antwerp, BE
Beautifully formed pendant light made in England by Holophane. c.1920.
The lamp has one socket for incandescent lamps with screw base or E27 type LEDs. It is possible to install thi...
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20th Century British Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Chrome
French Wrought Iron Six-Light Clock Face Chandelier with Scrolling Arms
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French wrought-iron clock face chandelier from the 20th century with six scrolling arms and acanthus leaf motifs. This striking French wrought-iron chandelier, originating from the...
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20th Century French Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Wrought Iron
Stilnovo Pendant with Black and White Shade
By Stilnovo
Located in New York, NY
Italian Mid-Century pendant by Stilnovo with a frosted glass diffuser and black and white shade. One light source.
Condition: Excellent vintage condition, minor wear consistent with...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
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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