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Chandeliers and Pendants For Sale
Item type: New and Made To Order
Redondo Beach Ship Chandelier by Miamar Home
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Custom Crystal Hand-Beaded Ship Chandelier by Miamar Home – Los Angeles A striking and whimsical statement piece, this custom ship-shaped chandelier is an original creation by Miama...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal, Metal

“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

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

Contemporary 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

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

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

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Blown Glass

Pair of Contemporary Italian Alabaster Marble Globe Wall Lights or Sconces
Located in Rome, IT
Striking contemporary Italian alabaster marble globe sconces or wall lights. Exclusive production of Tuscany alabaster, handmade with great skill of Italian craftsmanship. Price is ...
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2010s European Space Age Chandeliers and Pendants

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Alabaster

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

Glossy Cream 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 five tall stoneware ceramic shades in a glossy glaze with a subtle off-white hue. ...
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2010s American Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Glossy Cream Ceramic Lola Chandelier in Antique Brass 3-Arm 32.5" DIA
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Three antique brass patina arms curve up from a ceramic cluster dish to three tall stoneware ceramic shades in a glossy glaze with a subtle off-white hue...
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2010s American Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

1 of the 2 Exceptional and Rich Wall Lights, Murano
By OTHR
Located in Rijssen, NL
"The passion of glass is a form of love" This prestigious huge colorful wall lights brings the passion of the glass makers of  Venice into your home . The Venice wall fixtures from t...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Chrome

Robin's Egg Blue Ceramic Lola Chandelier in Antique Brass 3-Arm 32.5" DIA
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Three antique brass patina arms curve up from a ceramic cluster dish to three tall stoneware ceramic shades in 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 32.5” diameter, the three-arm Lola Chandelier...
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2010s American Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Joe Colombo 'Triedro' Metal Pendant Lamp in White for Stilnovo
Located in Glendale, CA
Joe Colombo 'Triedro' Metal Pendant Lamp in White for Stilnovo Founded in 1946 in Milan, Stilnovo was one of the most innovative lighting companies in Italy during the Mid-century e...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Hand Crafted V2 Glück Pendant, Ø80cm/31.5in
Located in London, London
LIGHT / SHADE collection are down lights, V2 GLÜCK, CAVE and VEX. Designed in response to a need for beautiful and unique direct lighting. A double cloth lower section cleverly conce...
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21st Century and Contemporary British Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Orbitale chandelier with 3 rotating arms on the new Giacometti style finish.
By Diego Giacometti, Silvio Piattelli
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

Siderale 10-Light Brass And Glass Chandelier by Silvio Piattelli
Located in Milan, IT
This chandelier features two rows of five shades, perfect for dining tables or rectangular islands. Inspired by 1950s Italian mid-century modern studios like Arteluce and Stilnovo, i...
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2010s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

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

Simplicissimus Chandelier, Olive Green Murano Glass by Multiforme
Located in Trebaseleghe, IT
Simplicissimus 360 chandelier, 6 lights, Olive Green 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

Dew 22, Cast Glass Pendant Dining Room Chandelier by Shakuff
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Each Dew pendant is made using a custom-made mold and cast glass to ensure consistency. The thicker glass creates a three dimensional effect at the bottom of each Dew drop that refle...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Art Deco Style Light for the Karl Marx Hof Vienna, Flushmount, Can Be Modified
Located in Vienna, AT
Designed for the longest council House ever built, these lamps are located in the gangways between the blocks. The height of 50cm is the total, including the stems, the body only has...
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2010s Austrian Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Josef Hoffmann Ceiling Lamp Wiener Werkstaette for Karl Wittgenstein, Re-Edition
Located in Vienna, AT
Ceiling-lamp for the hunting-lodge of Karl Wittgenstein, the father of the philosopher Ludwig Wittgenstein material: solid brass, surface varnished or nickel-plated, all other surfac...
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2010s Austrian Jugendstil Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

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

Materials

Blown Glass

Totemic Pendant 2(2) by Andrea Claire Studio
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Totemic Pendant 2(2) is a pendant chandelier with two paper shades (August 10.5, Moon 12 ) and 2 Diamonds. Totemic is Andrea Claire Studio’s latest lighting collection. Across ...
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2010s American Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass, Gold Leaf

Bespoke Murano Glass Chandelier Gold Gilded Accents & round Bell Shaped Shades
Located in Villaverla, IT
Exquisite Bespoke Murano Glass Chandelier Gold Gilded Accents & round Bell Shaped Shades, Venetian Masterpiece. This remarkable Murano glass chandelier is a testament to the timeles...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Cut Glass, Murano Glass

Palm Leaves Murano Glass and Brass Chandelier in Green Glass
Located in Bochum, NRW
Mouth-blown Murano glass chandelier, brass structure, 20 Murano glass leaves, disposed in the shape of a palm tree crown. Equipped with 3 light bulbs (E14 for Europe, E12 on request ...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

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

Woka Chandelier Pendant Jugendstil Vienna Secession Re-Edition
Located in Vienna, AT
Pendant-lamp with a punched brass-rim and a hand blown opaline-glass, hanging on braided wires, decorated with brass-balls Total drop custom made Most components according to the UL ...
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2010s Austrian Jugendstil Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

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

Materials

Blown Glass

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

Materials

Murano Glass

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

Materials

Metal

Andromeda Pendant by E. Elizarova
Located in Milan, IT
The Andromeda suspension lamp is the result of a collaboration between Matlight Milano and the Russian designer Ekaterina Elizarova, winner of numerous prestigious international awar...
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2010s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

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Marble

Josef Hoffmann & Wiener Werkstaette Hanging Lamp Chandelier, Pendant, Re-Edition
Located in Vienna, AT
A hanging lamp with chased rosebuds on the rim, glass-hangings and fabric in the requested Color. Comp WW Archive, Museum of Applied Arts Vienna MAK, wall Vase, No. S 2243, Expertise...
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2010s Austrian Jugendstil Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Chandelier, Large Model, Brass-Coloured Metal, Contemporary Design.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Chandelier, large model, brass-coloured metal, contemporary design. Contemporary chandelier with a shade designed to conceal and expose the light source depending on the viewing ang...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Leather Pendant Light in Cobalt, 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

Hand Crafted Solitaire 02 Pendant, Ø50cm/19.7in
Located in London, London
SIMPLE SHADE collection is the essence of a shade. One simple design with transformative properties in singular and multiple forms. Using Japanese philosophy to mindfully design spac...
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21st Century and Contemporary British Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

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

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Brass

Josef Hoffmann & Wiener Werkstaette Silk & Brass Moldauer Pende, Re-Edition
Located in Vienna, AT
For the residence of the Banker Dr Dietrich Moldauer material: Patinated brass, silk, all other colors are possible. Literature: Sekler, Josef Hoffmann – Das architektonische Werk, S...
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2010s Austrian Jugendstil Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Medium Murano Vintage Candy pendant amber orange swirl glass, made in Italy
Located in København, DK
New Italian Murano Vintage Candy pendant ceiling lamp in warm amber / orange. Mouth-blown glass in round shape with swirl pattern. E27 socket. Comes with adjustable suspension. Handm...
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2010s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

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Murano Glass

Documented Jugendstil Adolf Loos Chandelier, Re-Edition
Located in Vienna, AT
Adolf Loos has designed this lamp for the Valentin Rosenfeld Apartment in 1912 and for the Taylor-store Erich Mandl 1916 Lit: Rukschcio/Schachel, Adolf Loos, Leben und Werk, p 497,57...
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2010s Austrian Jugendstil Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Wiener Werkstätte Chandlier Made of Brass and Opaline Glass, Re-Edition
Located in Vienna, AT
A superb example of Viennese style in the early 20th century. opaline-glass, handblown. Note that the lamp length is custom-made! Available in different sizes: Ø 35 or 50 cm. Origin...
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2010s Austrian Jugendstil 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

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Metal

Labyrinth, Hazy, Artisan Light Sculpture with Integrated Fixture, By Republiken
Located in Grythyttan, SE
This artisan light sculpture Labyrinth, designed by Jakob Uhlin for By Republiken. Crafted from recycled plastic, this sculpture features triangular components that create a captivat...
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2010s Swedish Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Plastic

Simplicissimus Chandelier 6 Arms light lilac Murano Glass by Multiforme
Located in Trebaseleghe, IT
Simplicissimus 360 chandelier, 6 lights, light lavender 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

Materials

Blown Glass

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

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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

34" Pendant Light in Handwoven Mocha Rattan, Ventila Collection
Located in New York, NY
Ventila, our nickname for the Tagalog word for ‘fan’, is woven from Filipino rattan and takes inspiration from colonial era ceiling fans. Measure: 34". I...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

SLAMP Avia Medium Pendant Light in Blue by Zaha Hadid
Located in Pomezia, Rome
Zaha Hadid’s visionary, fluid, and dynamic luminous architectural objects bring the designer’s revolutionary and iconic semantics to any domestic or public space, inspiring harmony b...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Other

Large Brass 3 Arm Chandelier with long movable arms and rotatable light shades
Located in London, GB
The Uhura III pendant is designed by Andrew in the Mid-Century modern style and made exclusively for Andrew Kornat Designs by an historic Spanish Lighting manufacturer with over 100 ...
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2010s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Jugendstil Art Deco Brass and Glass Single Pendant Chandelier, Re-Edition
Located in Vienna, AT
The total drop is custom made Most components according to the UL regulations, with an additional charge we will UL-list and label our fixtures.
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2010s Austrian Jugendstil Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Orbital Six Arms Balanced Italian Brass and Lacquer Customizable Chandelier
Located in Bochum, NRW
Important architectural ceiling lamp with six lights. Six adjustable arms made of brass, each ending with a painted metal shade holding one light, beginning with a sphere of the same...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Aluminum, Brass

Poul Henningsen 'PH Artichoke' Pale Rose Chandelier for Louis Poulsen
Located in Glendale, CA
Poul Henningsen 'PH Artichoke' Pale Rose Chandelier for Louis Poulsen The 'PH Artichoke' pendant light was designed in 1958 by Poul Henningsen for the Langelinie Pavillonen restaura...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Aluminum, Stainless Steel, Steel

Handcrafted Linear Chandelier with Brass Plate Paired with Bronze Glass
Located in NEW YORK, NY
The standout feature of this Suspension Snooker lies in its exquisite giraffe print, meticulously handcrafted by skilled artisans with an eye for detail. Each brass plate is a design...
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2010s Portuguese Minimalist Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Contemporary Colorful Prism Meta Pendant Light by Elyse Graham
Located in Springfield, OR
Our first lighting collection to capture the organic forms found only in our experimental MetaMATERIAL. With a blend of transparency and opacity, we create ethereal shapes of light a...
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2010s American Organic Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Resin, Rubber

Chainmail Cobweb Sculptural Chandelier
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
A fusion of medieval craftsmanship and modern gothic elegance, the Chainmail Cobweb Chandelier evokes the ethereal beauty of a spider’s web. Meticulously handcrafted from interwoven ...
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2010s Mexican Post-Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Steel

Simplicissimus Chandelier, 6 lights Amethyst Murano Glass by Multiforme
Located in Trebaseleghe, IT
Simplicissimus 360 chandelier, 6 lights, Light Burgundy / Amethyst 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, Murano Glass

Tenfold Pendant 3TB 24inch, Polished Nickel, Customizable Chandelier, Brutalist
Located in Brooklyn, NY
TENFOLD PENDANT 3TB 24inch by Luft Tanaka Studio Composed of interlocking mirror polished metal panels, the Tenfold Series is inspired by the aesthetics, architectural styles, and a...
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2010s American Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Aluminum, Brass, Steel

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

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

Capriccio Chandelier 5 Arms Blue Artistic Murano Glass by Multiforme
Located in Trebaseleghe, IT
Capriccio by Multiforme is a 5 lights chandelier, in blue artistic glass, with curly ornamental elements. Inspired by the Classic Venetian tradition it is characterized by a central ...
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2010s Italian Other Chandeliers and Pendants

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Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Chandelier 6 Arms Moka Smooth Murano Portofino by Multiforme
Located in Trebaseleghe, IT
The glass chandeliers Portofino is the new collection of lamps made of smooth artistic glass, they are decorated with simple pendant blown glass elements and metal finishings in gold...
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2010s Italian Other Chandeliers and Pendants

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Blown Glass, Art Glass, Murano Glass

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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