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Chandeliers and Pendants For Sale
Item type: New and Made To Order
Italian Four Arms Asymmetrical Brass Chandelier
Located in Bochum, NRW
Beautiful asymmetrical Italian chandelier, four adjustable arms disposed one and three in opposition to create a geometric counterbalanced flair. Made of brass and lacquered aluminum...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Aluminum, Brass

SLAMP - LA LOLLO SUSPENSION LINEAR 100 - WHITE by Lorenza Bozzoli
Located in Pomezia, Rome
La Lollo is a tribute to the roaring 50'sand their retro charm. A series of unbreakable and lightweight technopolymer cylinders are disposed on a LED integrated central ring. Opulent...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Other

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

Materials

Brass

VERSO Chandelier in Enamel, Brass & Walnut, Ginger Curtis x Blueprint Lighting
Located in New York, NY
Part of the Ginger Curtis x Blueprint Lighting Collection, 2024. Verso’s grandiosity invites you to explore the captivating dance of asymmetrical lines...
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2010s American Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass, Nickel, Enamel, Bronze

Rezzonico Chandelier 6 Arms Clear and Many Colors of Murano Glass by Multiforme
Located in Trebaseleghe, IT
Semi Rezzonico chandelier 6 arms, crystal-blue-ruby Murano glass details with polychrome vitreous paste flowers by Multiforme This is an evergreen model, a Classic product manufactur...
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2010s Italian Other Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Blown Glass

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

Materials

Blown Glass

Small White Ceramic Pendant Light, Natural Brass, Ajedrez 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 Z...
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21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Ceramic

Italian Fontana Arte Style Pearl Aqua Blue Murano Glass Oval Brass Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
This luxurious, customizable modern chandelier, inspired by the Fontana Arte style, showcases a sophisticated oval design entirely handcrafted in Italy. Composed of reeded Murano gla...
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2010s Italian Organic Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass, Silver Leaf

Rich Rezzonico Venetian Chandelier 15 arms multicolor Murano Glass by Multiforme
Located in Trebaseleghe, IT
Rich Rezzonico Chandelier 15arms Clear-multicolored Murano Glass by Multiforme . This chandelier is the combination of the traditional Venetian structur...
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2010s Italian Other Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Josef Hoffmann & Wiener Werkstaette Pende, Re Edition
Located in Vienna, AT
An elegant and delicate pendant designed by Josef Hoffmann 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

Materials

Brass

Gaia, Murano White Mezza Filigrana Tessuto glass sphere, Silvio Piattelli Design
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
The Gaia collection brings a modern twist to lighting with spheres that revive the Mid-century Murano technique of Mezza Filigrana. This collection offers flexibility, allowing you t...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

PRIMROSE Pendant in Enamel, Brass & Walnut, Ginger Curtis x Blueprint Lighting
Located in New York, NY
Part of the Ginger Curtis x Blueprint Lighting Collection, 2024. Presenting as a trio, Primrose takes inspiration from the graceful shape of Zinnia's s...
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2010s American Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass, Nickel, Enamel, Bronze

34" Pendant Light in Handwoven Black 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

Materials

Brass

Simplicissimus Chandelier, 8 Arms Talco Blue Murano Glass by Multiforme
Located in Trebaseleghe, IT
Simplicissimus 360 chandelier, 8 lights, Talco Blue 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

Materials

Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Scandinavian Design Limited Edition Cypress Wood 27" Chandelier Pendant
Located in Beaverton, OR
This pendant light features a contemporary Mid-Century Modern design with Scandinavian influences, showcasing a minimalist silhouette crafted from cypress wood veneer. Each light is ...
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2010s American Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Organic Material, Hardwood, Cypress, Acrylic, Wood, Bentwood

Tom Dixon 'Melt' Polished Copper Polycarbonate Pendant
Located in Glendale, CA
Tom Dixon 'Melt' Polished Copper Polycarbonate Pendant. The Melt pendant is a beautifully biomorphic pendant that reflects and refracts light. Featuring an integrated LED module, it...
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21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Contemporary Pendant Lamp 'Column' 175-6, Horizontal, Carbon
Located in Paris, IDF
Contemporary Pendant Lamp 'Column' 175 Designer: Lukas Peet Electrical : Voltage: 110–120V, 220–240V, 110–277V Lamp: 12W 24V DC LED The model shown in main image: COL-175-6-P-H...
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21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Organic Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Glass

Minimalist Plaster Pendant 'Veris' 26" – Customizable Organic Modern by Benediko
Located in Freiburg im Breisgau, DE
The ‘Veris’ pendant by Benediko Design is a sculptural lighting piece that embodies organic minimalism. With its clean, architectural silhouette and subtly textured surface, it serve...
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21st Century and Contemporary European Minimalist Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Contemporary Art Deco Red powder coated Carousel 5 arms Pendant
Located in Lisbon, PT
Carousel suspension lamp has a delicate balance of form and function that produces a quiet, modern light ambiance for all to savour, with its Contemporary Art Deco lines. The struct...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Chandelier 6Arms gold Glass details pink, green, amethyst by Multiforme
Located in Trebaseleghe, IT
This chandelier has 6 Arms in gold Glass while the details are in pink, green and amethyst. The handcrafted soul of our lighting products is reinvented every time we start a new proj...
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2010s Italian Other Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Blown Glass, Art Glass, Murano Glass

Gem Rectangular 9
Located in London, GB
Inspired by the beauty of precious stones and the creativity of the craftspeople who work them. Created from alabaster, a material with a long history of use in the visual arts. Lo...
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2010s British Chandeliers and Pendants

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Alabaster, Brass

Case - Linear 2 Tier
Located in London, GB
Case comprises of delicate brass arms encased in crystal glass tubes. All joined with solid brass sphere connectors to allow for multiple configurations and size options.
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2010s British Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Case - Linear 2 Tier
Case - Linear 2 Tier
$11,340 / item
Large Murano Vintage Candy pendant bubble gum pink swirl glass, made in Italy
Located in København, DK
Large new Italian Murano candy pendant ceiling lamp in bubble gum pink. Mouth-blown glass in round shape with swirl pattern. E27 socket. Comes with adjustable suspension. Handmade in...
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2010s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Murano Glass

Artistic glass lightbulb chandelier Murano Bulb Marcantonio X Multiforme #06
Located in Trebaseleghe, IT
The art of Murano glass meets the iconicity of a bulb, together they give rise to a brilliant piece of furniture: a lightbulb, a chandelier or whatever your imagination suggests. Murano Bulb...
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2010s Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Modern Sculptural Fabric Pendant Light from Costantini x Studio Mirei, Supernova
Located in New York, NY
Supernova Modern Collectible Sculptural Fabric Pendant Light from Costantini x Studio Mirei Supernova is the newest work from the acclaimed ...
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2010s Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Natural Fiber

21st Century Chandelier, 5 Arms Crystal Murano Glass Black Details by Multiforme
Located in Trebaseleghe, IT
Simplicissimus 360 chandelier, 5 lights, in cryustal artistic glass, black details by Multiforme This collection in Murano glass is characterized by superb simplicity. It is the resu...
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2010s Italian Other Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Blown Glass

Rectangular Tronchi Chandelier by Fabio Ltd
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian rectangular chandelier shown in dusk green hand blown Murano Tronchi glasses arranged in cascading tiers, mounted on polished nickel finish metal frame hanging with two chain...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Murano Glass

Medium Terracotta Ceramic Pendant Light, Brushed Brass, Diamantes Atzompa
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

Materials

Ceramic

Customizable Huge Concave Pierced Brass Pendant
Located in St- Leonard, Quebec
29 inches huge concave pierced brass pendant or flushmount. Contain 6 E26 or E27 socket rated at 60 watt each. We will make and ship proper wiring and sockets according to your...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern 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

MIST Pendant L
Located in Renton, WA
Centuries ago, many Chinese poets composed beautiful poems inspired by intriguing mountainous sceneries. When standing on a mountaintop, people seem to be close enough to be able to ...
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2010s Taiwanese Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Steel

MIST Pendant L
MIST Pendant L
$400 / item
Archive Pendant Light by Souda, Frosted Glass, Made to Order
By Souda, Runa Klock
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Archive pendant light is a remix of New Wave visuals and Art Deco motifs. Inspired by NYC’s iconic architecture, the blown-glass lamp is decidedly modern while nodding to a rich ...
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2010s American Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal, Aluminum

'Cosmic Regolith Chandelier XL 70' Dark Bronze Gradient Patina Brass Chandelier
Located in London, England
Inspired by planetary forms and textures, Atelier001’s Cosmic Collection artfully explores the interplay of metal properties with a curated selection of patina finishes. This pendan...
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2010s English Organic Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Massive MANHATTAN 3-TIER Chandelier in Brass, by Blueprint Lighting
Located in New York, NY
Part of The Boroughs Collection, created in partnership with The Brownstone Boys. The Manhattan 3-Tier Chandelier draws inspiration from the grandeur of the New York Public Library's...
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2010s American Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass, Enamel, Bronze

Icon Chandelier by Fabio Ltd
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian modern chandelier or flushmount shown with smoked amber curved glass shade with a beveled edge and frosted conical glass, mounted on dark bronzed hardware / Made in Italy 1 l...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

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

Materials

Brass

Dia Contemporary LED Chandelier, Config. 3, Brass, Handmade, Art
Located in Torslanda, SE
Dia is a sculptural chandelier inspired by the heterophony of natural sound. Each frame (or melody) is hand-rolled with all joints cleverly concealed within the circular light source...
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2010s Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

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

Materials

Brass

Cosmic 'Rust Pendant 70' Artisan Handmade Rust Patinated Brass Ceiling Light
Located in London, England
Two finely hand-spun brass plates make up this pendant light, finished in a mixed rust patina to create this unique appearance. Light is projected into the shade before reflecting ou...
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2010s British Organic Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Formation Linear Pendant LED Aluminum Marble Fixture, Brushed Gold
Located in Broadmeadows, Victoria
Formation linear pendant is a sleek, luxurious aluminum and marble fixture ideally suited to hang above Kitchen islands, dining tables, works ...
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2010s Australian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Marble, Aluminum

Meringa #2 Pendant Lamp 60cm diameter
Located in Milan, IT
One of the most iconic and versatile pendant lamps by SERVOMUTO. The Meringa lamp is realized in pure linen with a burgundy fabric cable in white painted iron ceiling rose. Suitable ...
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2010s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Iron

Butterfly 40 contemporary pendant Lamp, art glas Silvered, rose color, Brass
Located in Pietrasanta, IT
BUTTERFLY The free dance movement For more than 22 years, Sabrina Landini pays homage to glass surfaces in her expression of silvered masterworks, the hallmark of her collection. S...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal, Brass

Veneziana 5 tiers chandelier. 41 Clear glass piece . Piattelli design. UL listed
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
This superb classic reliable style was re-designed for an improved look and trouble free chandelier. In order to comfort buyer and ease public space use, chandelier will be wired an...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Glass, Murano Glass

Vistosi Novecento SP G Suspension Light by Romani Saccani Architetti Associati
Located in Mogliano Veneto, Treviso
The idea behind the collection Novecento is to reduce the traditional Murano chandelier to its most recognizable element, its profile. This shape is then reconstructed in a 360º glas...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Murano Glass

Venetian Chandelier 5 Arms Dark Green Murano Glass Simplicissimus by Multiforme
Located in Trebaseleghe, IT
Classic chandelier, 5 arms olive green Murano glass Simplicissimus 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

Materials

Blown 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

Chiton-3 Chandelier by Gallery L7
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Elegant three shield chandelier 'Chiton-3' designed by Gallery L7, handcrafted and finished in Los Angeles from American brass. Reminiscent of stag beetle armor, in a raw brass finis...
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2010s American Organic Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

XL Luna Josef Hoffmann 100cm fabric chandelier
Located in Vienna, AT
Bigger version of the Josef Hoffmann fixture for the Steckelborg apartement, Villa Knips and for the Berta Zuckerkandl mansion.Custom size from ...
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2010s Austrian Jugendstil Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Mouvement Vertical Chandelier by Olivia Cognet
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
In a continuation of her exploration of curves and light distribution, Olivia Cognet introduces her latest chandelier, titled Mouvement Vertical. This striking piece features a metal...
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2010s French Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Ceramic

Conchiglia Chandelier
Located in Milan, IT
This magnificent chandelier from the Conchiglia collection (meaning "shell" in Italian) is defined by a design that evokes an organic shape rendered entirely using hand-bent stainless steel...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Stainless Steel

Rainforest XL Suspended Chandelier, Gold-Plated Brass Leaf Accents & Crystals
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Inspired by the serene beauty of a rainforest, this suspended chandelier features handcrafted, gold-plated brass leaves paired with crystal accents. Each element is meticulously desi...
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2010s European Minimalist Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal, Stainless Steel, Brass

Vistosi Balance Pendant Light in White Glossy Glass
Located in Mogliano Veneto, Treviso
The elliptical orbit of a planet around the sun inspires this collection, which reminds of the movement created by the harmony and balance of invisible forces with glass and light. A...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Glass

Dante Rattan XL Pendant, by DUNLIN
Located in Sydney, AU
Designer's Notes Introducing the latest addition to our rattan pendant light collection: The Dante. This exquisite XL pendant light embodies both structure and elegance. A striking ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Australian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Rattan

Leather Pendant Light, Emerald Green, Capa II, Saddle Lamp Collection
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

Scandinavian Modern White Wood 24" Chandelier Pendant
Located in Beaverton, OR
This pendant light features a contemporary Mid-Century Modern design with Scandinavian influences, showcasing a minimalist silhouette crafted from white eco wood veneer. Made from re...
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2010s American Minimalist Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Acrylic, Wood, Bentwood, Organic Material

Bubble35 Chandelier by Phoenix
Located in New York, NY
Cherry blossom rock crystal bubble chandelier with polish brass frame. Created by Phoenix Gallery, NYC. Each chandelier install 12sockets. Use 60W LED warm light bulbs. Total 720w. ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Chandeliers and Pendants

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Rock Crystal

Sistema Solare Chandelier, Piattelli Design, Ivory-toned Onyx and Brass, 4-shade
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
Luxury chandelier, made from thinly-cut pieces of exquisite ivory-toned translucent onyx. Ideal to be hung over a table, with versatile configurations. Ivory onyx comes from Middle Eastern quarries and has a unique veining. This translucent stone is carefully worked in Italy, and was chosen because of its combination of interesting patterns, high translucency, and the way it makes the light output look warmer. The 4-shade version is ideal to be hung over a round table. Our onyx supplier has worked in many high-end architectural projects, and these same materials have been used at the Armani hotel in Milan. When he was shown the chandelier designs, he rose to the challenge and adapted his tooling to make us perfect round discs. He worked hard to find exactly the right thickness that would keep the depth of the texture. It could not be too thick, otherwise it would lose transparency. And too thin, it would look like it was printed. The result is stunning. The combination of carefully-worked translucent stone and brass works perfectly, and the use of the ingenious Orbitale structure allows the geometry of the chandelier to be played with, and it can be configured in several ways. There is nothing else like this on the market. The Sistema collection uses a clever rotating stem structure and features a shallow drum-shaped shade at the end of each arm. The chandelier arms are designed with two lengths so that each can be staggered at different angles. They work well in any space and suit both regular and low-ceilinged rooms wonderfully. The chandelier arms are designed with two lengths so that each can be staggered at different angles. They work well in any space and suit both regular and low-ceilinged rooms wonderfully. Please see the drawing to get an idea of sizes for the different chandeliers. On the upper side of each disc there is a smaller opening to provide ambient light. Top-quality LEDs with over 80 CRI, meaning that the lighting does not alter the color of food and people. The LEDs are on a 24V direct current feed, so there is no flickering. The arms can be rotated 180 degrees to configure various combinations. As well as two rows of evenly-spaced lights over a dining table, a regular 8-shade star or 4-shade star (see photos) are possible, as well as creative sculptural shapes. The arms can be rotated even when the chandelier is lit. The shades can also be rotated on the arm axis to meet any lighting needs in a living room (paintings, bookshelves etc.). This listing shows the smallest drop. A change of drop is complimentary. Silvio Piattelli copyright and design. Specifications (Note: The Sistema chandelier has glass shades, while Sistema Solare...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Onyx, Brass

Mid-Century Modern Limited-Edition Cypress 19" Pendant
Located in Beaverton, OR
This pendant light features a contemporary Mid-Century Modern design with Scandinavian influences, showcasing a minimalist silhouette made from cypress wood veneer. Each piece is a u...
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2010s American Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Other

Vistosi Pendant Light in Smoky Transparent Glass And Matt Gold Frame
Located in Mogliano Veneto, Treviso
The distinctive feature of this model from the Puppet Ring collection are the rings with increasing diameter. They can be combined in different sequences to form the framework on whi...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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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

Materials

Copper

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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