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Chandeliers and Pendants For Sale
Item type: New and Made To Order
Leather Pendant Light in Berry, Capa, Talabartero Collection Saddle Lamp
Located in New York, NY
The lamps in this collection are inspired by Colombia’s equestrian heritage, layered with a jewel-toned color palette that takes inspiration from the works of Colombian artist Fernan...
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21st Century and Contemporary Colombian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Josef Hoffmann "Palme Kobe" Jugendstil Chandelier, Re Edition
Located in Vienna, AT
Variation of the great Palme designed by Josef Hoffmann in circa 1918 Different Variations of the chandelier are available - see our pictures below Total drop custom made. All compo...
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2010s Austrian Jugendstil Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal, Brass

Lily Stems Chandelier in Aged Gold - Ready To Ship
Located in Dallas, TX
The Lily Stems Chandelier has a classic profile that fits almost any style and has great scale. The six slender arms emit softly diffused light from the center of individually formed...
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2010s American Chandeliers and Pendants

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Iron

Large chandelier with smoked Murano glass pendants inspired mid-century design
Located in Trebaseleghe, IT
Large chandelier with smoked Murano glass pendants, inspired by mid-century Italian design Direct from the source: We are not just retailers, but direct manufacturers! Located near ...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Blown Glass

Jules Sculptural Modern Classic Handmade Linen and Brass Pendant by Wende Reid
Located in Chatswood, NSW
Jules is a graceful handmade pendant light with a soft organic shape reminiscent of a translucent jelly fish. Jules Pendant can be made with 2-tone of linen as shown here or it can be single linen colour. It can also be used as a modern take on Chinoiserie or Hollywood Recency depending on the choice of fabrics and metal finishes you select. It can be subtle or bold depending on the level of contrast when two linen colours are used and on the stitching colour selection. Shown here in cream and natural linen with approximately a 39" total length (99 cm). The ceiling canopy is oversized rounded solid brass to complements the soft curves of this handmade special pendant shade. The signature linen covered light diffuser panel...
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21st Century and Contemporary Australian Organic Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Nura Ceiling Fixture - 30" - Au Lait Leather
Located in Philadelphia, PA
The Nura Ceiling Fixture combines hand-stitched leather over walnut accented by a brass pole and canopy. This fixture can either be hung as a ceiling surface mount or a pendant suppo...
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2010s American Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Nura Ceiling Fixture - 18" - Cognac Leather
Located in Philadelphia, PA
The Nura Ceiling Fixture combines hand-stitched leather over walnut accented by a brass pole and canopy. This fixture can either be hung as a ceiling surface mount or a pendant suppo...
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2010s American Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

"Elpos" Colored Opaline Glass Chandelier with Passement
Located in Vienna, AT
Chandelier with a colored opaline-glass in a handcrafted brass-rim, hanging on works of passementery Total drop custom Most components according to the UL regulations, with an addi...
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2010s Austrian Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Josef Hoffmann Silk and Brass Pendant Wiener Werstaette 5th Avenue, Re Edition
Located in Vienna, AT
This marvellous pendant was designed for the New York branch of the historical Wiener Werkstaette. All components according to the UL regulations, with an additional charge we will ...
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2010s Austrian Jugendstil Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Adele Milk Glass Chandelier - 30"
Located in Philadelphia, PA
The Adele Milk Glass Chandelier features milk glass orbs suspended beneath a milk glass shade for a crisp, clean glow. Antique brass details and oil rubbed brass arms provide an old-...
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2010s American Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Gaia, Murano Amber and Red Mezza Filigrana glass sphere, Silvio Piattelli Design
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
The Gaia lighting collection reimagines classic Mid-century Murano glass artistry with a distinctly modern sensibility. These captivating glass spheres offer a fresh perspective on t...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Tan Leather and Satin Brass Sarah Ceiling Pendant 24" Drum
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Illuminate a room while turning heads with the brilliant Sarah Ceiling Mount Fixture. Composed of a hand-sewn leather drum fitted between a satin brass top and bottom ring, the Sarah...
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2010s American Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Medium Murano Vintage Candy pendant blue swirl, made in Italy
Located in København, DK
Medium Murano Vintage Candy pendant ceiling lamp in blue glass. Mouth-blown glass in round shape with swirl pattern. E27 socket. Comes with adjustable su...
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2010s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

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Murano Glass

Grande plafoniera con pendagli vetro di Murano ispirato al mid-century italiano
Located in Trebaseleghe, IT
Grande lampadario plafoniera con pendagli in vetro di Murano ispirato al mid-century italiano Direttamente dalla fonte: Non siamo semplici rivenditori, ma produttori diretti! Situat...
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2010s Italian Other Chandeliers and Pendants

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Blown Glass

Simplicissimus Chandelier, 6 Arms Amber Murano Glass by Multiforme
Located in Trebaseleghe, IT
Simplicissimus 360 chandelier, 6 lights, Amber artistic glass by Multiforme This collection in Murano glass is characterized by superb simpli...
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2010s Italian Other Chandeliers and Pendants

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Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Rigadin Chandelier 5 Arms encased Ivory Murano Glass Edgar by Multiforme
Located in Trebaseleghe, IT
Edgar chandelier, 5 lights, Ivory encased rigadin Murano glass by Multiforme Edgar Murano glass chandelier is one of those chandeliers in our collections that stands out thanks to it...
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2010s Italian Other Chandeliers and Pendants

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Blown Glass

Large Murano Vintage Candy pendant toffee cream swirl, made in Italy
Located in København, DK
New large Italian Murano Candy pendant ceiling lamp in a calm toffee cream tone. Mouth-blown opal glass with amber inside in round shape with swirl pattern. The lamp has a soft expre...
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2010s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

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Murano Glass

“Sunshine” Contemporary Hanging Lamp 60cm, Japanese vintage papers, Brass
Located in Pietrasanta, IT
SUNSHINE Let the light to come through Thanks to the Italian manufacturing technique used in our workplace, each item is a testament to our commitment to craftmanship, with atten...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal, Brass

Adolf Loos Silk and Brass Pulley-Chandelier, Re-Edition
Located in Vienna, AT
Chandelier in several versions used by both of the architects, the height of the chandelier is to extend with a pulley. The displayed version was used by Adolf Loos for the Stoessel ...
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2010s Austrian Jugendstil Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Grande lampadario con vetri di Murano pendenti, ispirato al mid-century italiano
Located in Trebaseleghe, IT
Grande lampadario con vetri di Murano pendenti bianchi acidati, ispirato al mid-century italiano Direttamente dalla fonte: Non siamo semplici rivenditori, ma produttori diretti! Sit...
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2010s Italian Other Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Blown Glass

Large Rezzonico Venice Chandelier 24 arms multicolor Murano Glass by Multiforme
Located in Trebaseleghe, IT
Kia Ora chandelier 24 lights clear Murano glass with blue and ruby trims, multicolour vitreous paste details. Kia Ora is the combination of the traditional Venetian structure with g...
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2010s Italian Other Chandeliers and Pendants

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Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Hanami Suspension Large - Transparent Wire By Adriano Rachele
Located in Pomezia, Rome
Hanami is a symbol of delicate poetry, taking its name from the traditional Japanese ritual of observing blossoming cherry trees. The Hanami family includes ethereal suspensions, ava...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Other

Simplicissimus Murano Chandelier 6 arms Blush Pink Glass by Multiforme
Located in Trebaseleghe, IT
Simplicissimus 360 chandelier, 6 lights, Blush Pink artistic glass by Multiforme This collection in Murano glass is characterized by superb simplicity. It is the result of a research...
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2010s Italian Other Chandeliers and Pendants

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Blown Glass, Murano Glass

'Filigrana' S3 Ellipse Lamp in Black and Opal Blown Glass for Established & Sons
Located in Glendale, CA
'Filigrana' S3 Ellipse Lamp in Black and Opal Blown Glass for Established & Sons The iconic Filigrana collection, created by former Established & Sons Creative Director Sebastian Wr...
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21st Century and Contemporary Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Blown Glass, Acrylic

Simplicissimus Chandelier, 6 Arms Teal Blue Murano Glass by Multiforme
Located in Trebaseleghe, IT
Simplicissimus 360 chandelier, 6 lights, Teal Blue artistic glass by Multiforme This collection in Murano glass is characterized by superb si...
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2010s Italian Other Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Simplicissimus Chandelier, Aquamarine Murano Glass by Multiforme
Located in Trebaseleghe, IT
Simplicissimus 360 chandelier, 6 lights, Aquamarine artistic glass by Multiforme This collection in Murano glass is characterized by superb simplicity. It is the result of a research which harks back to the Classic Murano chandeliers with the purpose of re-elaborates them in modern terms. Simplicissimus chandelier...
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2010s Italian Other Chandeliers and Pendants

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Blown Glass

Coppia di grandi appliques in vetro di Murano rostrato, fatte a mano
Located in Trebaseleghe, IT
Illumina il tuo spazio con l'eleganza veneziana: lampade da parete in vetro di Murano rostrato Un tocco di bellezza naturale: Questo set di due grandi applique in vetro di Murano ro...
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2010s Italian Other Chandeliers and Pendants

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Murano Glass

Rezzonico Chandelier 6 Arms Artistic Clear Aquamarine Glass Flowers Multiforme
Located in Trebaseleghe, IT
Rezzonico Chandelier 6 Arms Artistic Clear, Gold and Aquamarine Glass Flowers by Multiforme. It is an evergreen model, a Classic product manufactured by our skilled masters glass-wor...
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2010s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

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Blown Glass, Murano Glass

The Lob One-of-a-kind Art Chandelier - matt black Murano Glass by Multiforme
Located in Trebaseleghe, IT
Multiforme introduces a new art-design chandelier that fuses disruptive, nature-inspired aesthetics, exceptional handcrafted Murano craftsmanship, exclusive, one-of-a-kind presence, ...
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2010s Italian Other Chandeliers and Pendants

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Art Glass, Murano Glass, Blown Glass

US Version Florian Schulz Double Onos 55-Pendant Lamp with Side Counter Weights
Located in Berlin, DE
Stunning Florian Schulz double Onos 55-pendant lamp with one E26 / Model A for each lamp 100 Watt bulbs. This Lamp comes with a JBox size canopy and US wired. All electrical parts ar...
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2010s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Mezzo Linear Pendant - 52"
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A Mondrian-inspired composition of glowing cristale crackle glass and warm antique brass creates an architectural column as a or torchiere. Custom Sizes Available. Models in the col...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Serenade Chandelier 5 Lights Moka Murano Glass by Multiforme
Located in Trebaseleghe, IT
Serenade chandelier 5 Moka Murano glass, white handmade cotton lampshades by Multiforme Serenade collection is inspired by a contemporary and international design, simple but not ban...
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2010s Italian Other Chandeliers and Pendants

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Blown Glass

Large White Ceramic Pendant Light, Natural Brass, Diamantes Atzompa Collection
Located in New York, NY
Our Atzompa Collection is created in the Oaxacan town of Santa María Atzompa, where the pottery-making tradition has roots tracing back to ancient Zapotec culture. Building on this ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Ceramic

Tulip 520 Organic Minimal Belgian LInen & Brass Pendant Light by Wende Reid
Located in Chatswood, NSW
Tulip 520 Pendant is handmade to order. Inspired by nature with a modern geometric reference to both the Gothic and Art Nouveau styles that also refer to nature, this original sculpt...
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21st Century and Contemporary Australian Organic Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass, Copper

Douglas Mont 'In The Air' 3 Chandelier by DCW Editions Paris
Located in Tilburg, NL
Douglas Mont 'In The Air' 3 Chandelier by DCW Editions Paris, France. New, current production. A chandelier from space With its UFO-like lights, the chandelier In the Air created b...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Jugendstil Ceiling Lamp / Pendant Opaline Glass, Re-Edition
Located in Vienna, AT
Beautiful Woka ceiling lamp, also available with a 50 cm diameter radius - total drop is custom-made. Materials used are brass and opaline glass. Available in different finishes. L...
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2010s Austrian Jugendstil Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Simplicissimus Chandelier, 6 arms Pearl Pink Murano Glass by Multiforme
Located in Trebaseleghe, IT
Simplicissimus 360 chandelier, 6 lights, Pearl Pink artistic glass by Multiforme This collection in Murano glass is characterized by superb simplicity. It is the result of a research...
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2010s Italian Other Chandeliers and Pendants

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Blown Glass

Spider Special 150 Ceiling Light Italian Design by Diego Mardegan
Located in London, GB
A very stunning bespoke ceiling light fixture Titled " Spider Special 150 " This ceiling light is composed of six ivory coloured silk on parchment shades held to a brass metal frame....
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2010s Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Artistic chandelier 12Arms clear-polychrome Murano Glass Iris by Multiforme
Located in Trebaseleghe, IT
Artistic chandelier 12 arms clear-polychrome details in Murano glass Iris garden by Multiforme. Original and innovative artistic glass collection Iris garden. A collection inspired f...
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2010s Italian Other Chandeliers and Pendants

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Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Josef Hoffmann and the Wiener Werksaette Silk/Brass Chandelier
Located in Vienna, AT
A Josef Hoffmann design for the Staekelborg, Knips and for the Berta Zuckerkandl Mansion. Comes in all sizes Total drop custom made - 55 cm DM Most components according to the UL re...
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2010s Austrian Jugendstil Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal, Brass

Medium Murano Vintage Candy pendant soft yellow swirl glass, made in Italy
Located in København, DK
Medium new Italian Murano candy pendant ceiling lamp in a beautiful soft yellow shade. Mouth-blown glass in round shape with swirl pattern. E27 socket. Comes with adjustable suspensi...
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2010s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Semi-Rezzonico Chandelier 8arms Amber, Green, Colors Murano Glass by Multiforme
Located in Trebaseleghe, IT
Semi Rezzonico chandelier 8 arms, on 2 levels in amber and green Murano glass multicolor flowers in vitreous paste by Multiforme This is an artistic model manufactured by our skille...
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2010s Italian Other Chandeliers and Pendants

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Blown Glass

Deco Design Chandelier 6 arms Amethyst Murano Glass Velvet by Multiforme
Located in Trebaseleghe, IT
Velvet chandelier 6 lights. Amethyst Murano glass with white details. Climbing arms by Multiforme. The blown glass velvet Venetian chandelier is inspired from the Art Deco style. It...
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2010s Italian Other Chandeliers and Pendants

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Blown Glass, Art Glass, Murano Glass

Contemporary Mexican Hammered Copper Pendant Lamp
Located in Guadalajara, Jal.
Tiripiti means gold in Purepecha lenguage and is also the name given to the gods that are manifestations of the sun. The lamp casts its light through the greatness of pre-Colombian c...
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2010s Mexican Chandeliers and Pendants

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Copper

Robin's Egg Blue Ceramic Chandelier in Antique Brass 5-Arm 42.5" DIA
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Five antique brass patina arms curve up from a ceramic cluster dish to three tall stoneware ceramic shades in Robin's Egg, a matte glaze with a tinge of blue. With a fixed black walnut orb and tan harness leather accents, this graceful chandelier has the capability of being installed on a flat or sloped ceiling. With a 42.5” diameter, the five-arm Lola Chandelier...
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2010s American Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Orbitale chandelier with 3 rotating arms on the new Giacometti style finish.
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
This new finish adds a unique textured look to the Orbitale collection. It is a thick, handmade plaster finish called the Giacometti finish, used by Diego and Alberto on some of their works. I added hand-applied gold leaf inside the shades to create a warm contrast for the chandelier. Finding the right technical solutions for a rotating chandelier...
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21st Century and Contemporary Chandeliers and Pendants

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Gold, Brass

Simplicissimus Chandelier, 6 Arms Denim Blue Murano Glass by Multiforme
Located in Trebaseleghe, IT
Simplicissimus 360 chandelier, 6 lights, Denim Blue artistic glass by Multiforme This collection in Murano glass is characterized by superb s...
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2010s Italian Other Chandeliers and Pendants

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Blown Glass

Cosmic Chandelier 70 'Purion' Handmade Piano Lacquer Brass Ceiling Light
Located in London, England
Inspired by planet-like shapes and textures, the Cosmic collection plays with both metal properties and a selection of patina finishes. The Purion Chandelier is inspired by the beaut...
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2010s English Organic Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

'Filigrana' S3 Ellipse Lamp in Red and Opal Blown Glass for Established & Sons
Located in Glendale, CA
'Filigrana' S3 Ellipse Lamp in Red and Opal Blown Glass for Established & Sons The iconic Filigrana collection, created by former Established & Sons Creative Director Sebastian Wron...
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21st Century and Contemporary Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Blown Glass, Acrylic

Calice-24 Pendant Light by Gallery L7
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Wonderful two tone pendant light Calice-24 designed by Gallery L7, handcrafted and finished in Los Angeles from American brass, suspended with a perforated, aged brass up-light dome ...
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2010s American Organic Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Small Crystal Chandelier Ceiling Light Look Antique Hallway
Located in Berlin, DE
Immerse yourself in the fascinating world of postmodernism and experience pure elegance with our stunning small chandelier in antique look. This work of light art makes a statement i...
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2010s German Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal

Large Murano Vintage Candy pendant green petrolium swirl glass, made in Italy
Located in København, DK
Large new Italian Murano Vintage Candy pendant ceiling lamp in green glass. Mouth-blown glass in round shape with swirl pattern. E27 socket. Comes with adjustable suspension. Handma...
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2010s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

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Murano Glass

Leather Pendant Light in Emerald Green, Capa, Talabartero Collection Saddle Lamp
Located in New York, NY
The lamps in this collection are inspired by Colombia’s equestrian heritage, layered with a jewel-toned color palette that takes inspiration from the works of Colombian artist Fernan...
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21st Century and Contemporary Colombian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Nura Ceiling Fixture - 18" - Juniper Leather
Located in Philadelphia, PA
The Nura Ceiling Fixture combines hand-stitched leather over walnut accented by a brass pole and canopy. This fixture can either be hung as a ceiling surface mount or a pendant suppo...
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2010s American Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Artistic Chandelier 5 arms, Clear Murano Glass Amber Details by Multiforme
Located in Trebaseleghe, IT
The venetian chandelier Accadueo presents an organic design, which is the result of an inspiration taken from the nature. The cups and some details remind the fluid flow of the water...
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2010s Italian Other Chandeliers and Pendants

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Murano Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass

Cylindrical Lantern in Louis XVI Style Brass Glass Pendant Lighting
Located in Berlin, DE
Elegant Louis XVI Style Brass Lantern: Illuminate in Style Discover our exquisite collection of large cylindrical lanterns in the timeless Louis XVI style, a harmonious fusion of br...
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21st Century and Contemporary German Louis XVI Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Douglas Mont 'In The Air' 6 Chandelier by DCW Editions Paris
Located in Tilburg, NL
Douglas Mont 'In The Air' 6 Chandelier by DCW Editions Paris, France. New, current production. A chandelier from space With its UFO-like lights, the chandelier In the Air created b...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Classic Chandelier 5 Arms Clear and Pink Murano Glass by Multiforme
Located in Trebaseleghe, IT
Classic Chandelier 5 Arms clear and pink Murano Glass by Multiforme. The classic Murano glass chandelier, as it is in the collective imagination. As many other chandeliers in our collections, V-Classic 800 is designed with attention to details, and with the passion that makes us standing out. Each product (from the monumental chandeliers to the smallest pieces) is unique. The V-Classic collection is a combination of elements, structures and shapes which are those typical of the venetian and Murano tradition. The structure is embellished by flowers, leaves, crests and “morrise” (a wavy decoration); the whole structure is something majestic, characterized by refined transparencies and delicate colors. The perfect solution to decorate elegant and valued spaces. The lighting collections by Multiforme are being gradually enriched with new ideas and products. Each collection includes a wide range of products: chandeliers, ceiling lamps, floor lamps, flambeau lamps...
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2010s Italian Other Chandeliers and Pendants

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Murano Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass

Rezzonico Chandelier 6 Arms Artistic Clear Gold Pink Glass Flowers Multiforme
Located in Trebaseleghe, IT
Rezzonico Chandelier 6 Arms Artistic Clear, Gold and Pink Glass Flowers by Multiforme. It is an evergreen model, a Classic product manufactured by our skilled masters glass-worker an...
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2010s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

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Blown Glass, Murano Glass

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...
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2010s Austrian Jugendstil 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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