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Chandeliers and Pendants For Sale
Item type: New and Made To Order
Maru 10" Globe Pendant - Tall Bead Stack - shown in Rust Globe & Satin Nickel
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A collection of playful and versatile pendants that consider lighting as the "jewelry" of space. Stacked beads in copper, brass, satin nickel, antique brass, blackened oak, maple, a...
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2010s American Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass, Copper, Nickel

Japanese Style Hand-folded White Paper Pendant Lighting "Siphonia"
Located in Grythyttan, SE
Elegant and at the same time soft and indirect light for a unique and personal home. This Japanese style white paper pendant lighting called Siphonia is hand-folded from almost 70 s...
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2010s Danish Japonisme Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Stainless Steel

Stilnovo 'Megafono' 8-Arm Chandelier in Ivory and Brass
Located in Glendale, CA
Stilnovo 'Megafono' 8-Arm Chandelier in Ivory and Brass. Founded in 1946 in Milan, Stilnovo was one of the most innovative lighting companies in Italy during the Midcentury era, pro...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass, Steel

In Stock! Murano glass Chandelier 6 arms Light Grey Simplicissimus by Multiforme
Located in Trebaseleghe, IT
Simplicissimus 360 chandelier, 6 lights, in light grey 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...
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2010s Italian Other Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Blown Glass, Art Glass, Murano Glass

Contemporary Pendant Lamp Suprematic Three CS5 by NOOM in Brass, Painted Steel
Located in Paris, FR
Lamp Suprematic Three CS1 - one of the lamps from the "Suprematic" collection. The collection inspired by the geometric works of the great Suprematist Kazimir Malevich. Suprematism i...
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2010s Ukrainian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass, Steel

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

Materials

Metal, Aluminum, Brass

Koloman Moser Crystal Glass and Brass Jugendstil Ceiling Lamp, Re-Edition
Located in Vienna, AT
Pendant for the apartment Margaret und Jerome Stonborough. Margaret (Gretl) was the sister of the philosopher Ludwig Wittgenstein. Famous is the painting made by Gustav Klimt on the ...
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2010s Austrian Jugendstil Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Metal

Calice-18 Pendant Light by Gallery L7
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Wonderful two tone pendant light 'Calice-18' designed by Gallery L7, handcrafted and finished in Los Angeles from American brass, suspended with a perforated, aged brass up-light dom...
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2010s American Organic Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Artistic glass lightbulb chandelier Murano Bulb Marcantonio X Multiforme #05
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. Mu...
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2010s Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Large Vilhelm Lauritzen VL45 'Radiohus' Pendant in Pale Rose for Louis Poulsen
Located in Glendale, CA
Large Vilhelm Lauritzen VL45 'Radiohus' pendant in pale rose for Louis Poulsen. Originally designed in the 1930s by Vilhelm Lauritzen in partnership with Louis Poulsen for the const...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal, Brass

Jack & Jill Pendant Large 'Brass and Crystal Glass Orb with G12 LED'
Located in London, GB
Inspired by the repeated patterns and sculptural form of 1930s jewelry design. The pendant incorporates hand bent brass arms that hold pearl white crys...
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21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Arc Dome 14"
Located in Glen Cove, NY
The Arc collection is designed with a focus on simplicity, emphasizing the high quality of the material and the balance of the form. The carefully shaped arc of the bent brass, turned hardwood top, blown glass...
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2010s American Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Arc Dome 14"
Arc Dome 14"
$2,000 / item
Cinetico Celeste Sculptural Chandelier
Located in Milan, IT
Combining noble materials with mid-century inspiration, evident in the mobile structure that evokes Mirò paintings and Calder sculptures, this chandelier will be the focal point of ...
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2010s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Great 18 Palmette Shallow Flush Ceiling Mount, Murano, in Stock, Free Shipping
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
Here the larger version of the successful 12 leaves compact palmette ceiling fixture. This group of shallow ceiling mount Murano chandelier was first designed for a luxury yacht low ceiling and now is used to pair with Mid-Century Modern Barovier palmette chandeliers, that are usually very tall. This beautiful 18 palm leaves flush mount...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Chiton-6 Chandelier by Gallery L7
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Elegant Chiton-6™ chandelier, designed by Gallery L7, handcrafted and finished in Los Angeles from American brass. Reminiscent of stag beetle armor, in an aged raw brass finish, over...
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2010s American Organic Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Contemporary Black Pendant Lamp 'Iris 60', B/A
Located in Paris, IDF
Contemporary pendant lamp 'Iris' Electrical : Voltage: 120 V – 277 V Lamp: Integral 34 W 35 V DC LED The model shown in picture: - Dimensions Diameter. 60 cm Height. 30 cm - Fin...
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21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Organic Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Acrylic

Twelve Arms Natural Patina Brass Chandelier, Ivory Pivoting Heads, Twin Bulbs
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
Monumental 80in - 2 meter diameter chandelier. Mid-Century style twelve arms spider chandelier with ivory head and natural brass. A statement piece for a large living room, public sp...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal, Brass

Wiener Werkstaette Josef Hoffmann "Graben Cafe" 45 Pendant Re-Edition
Located in Vienna, AT
Originally a Josef Hoffmann design for the Staekelborg, Knips and for the Berta Zuckerkandl Mansion. This one was designed for the famous Graben Cafè in Vienna - Comes in all sizes. ...
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2010s Austrian Jugendstil Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Hood Pendant in White Oak by Ravenhill Studio
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Hood Family is inspired by wooden sailboats and the work of Aino Aalto. Thin sheets of polyethylene are die cut and bent, joining narrow spines of white oak to create the hooded shade. The complex joinery of the Pendant and Chandelier results in lightweight frames that hold the glowing, sail-like shades aloft. Brass hardware completes the three part material palette. The Hood Pendant...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Oak

Montgolfièr Empire Chandelier Crystal Classic traditional Brass Glass NEW
Located in Berlin, DE
A Piece of History Recreated – Timeless Beauty, Faithfully Reborn Every now and then, you come across a piece that leaves a lasting impression. For me, it was this chandelier a stu...
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2010s German Empire Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Brass

Adolf Loos Jugendstil Ceiling Lamp from the Looshaus in Vienna, Re-Edition
Located in Vienna, AT
Chandelier from the big entrance-hall at the Looshaus, one of the most controversial buildings at that time as it opposites the imperial Palace in the heart of Vienna. Total drop is...
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2010s Austrian Jugendstil Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Utah-30 Ceiling Light by Gallery L7
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Large-scale ceiling flush mount light Utah-30 by Gallery L7, handcrafted and finished in Los Angeles from American brass, suspended perforated aged, raw brass disc (30inch diameter)....
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2010s American Organic Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

SLAMP Ceremony Large Pendant Light in White by Bruno Rainaldi
Located in Pomezia, Rome
Ceremony is an opulent lamp, an ode to femininity that conjures up the image of the brush of a skirt, a pearl choker, drapery on decoltè. The five light sources are spread over techn...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Other

Artistic glass lightbulb chandelier Murano Bulb Marcantonio X Multiforme #02
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

Materials

Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Art Deco Chandelier
Located in Rebais, FR
Bronze Art Deco chandelier with nickel finish.
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21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Bronze

Art Deco Chandelier
Art Deco Chandelier
$7,282 / item
Workstead Bole Pendant II in Color
Located in Floyd, VA
BOLE PENDANT II is a visual balancing act. A seemingly delicate linear armature floats two robust spheres and their accompanying shades. Evenly distributing light across a broad expa...
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2010s Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Palm Leaves Murano Glass and Brass Chandelier in Golden Amber
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

'Skyline' Brass Chandelier by Folkform for Örsjö
Located in Glendale, CA
'Skyline' Brass Chandelier by Folkform for Örsjö. Executed in raw unlacquered brass which will acquire a beautiful natural patina over time. Inspir...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Brass Basket Empire Sac a Pearl Chandelier Crystal Lustre Lamp Antique Gold
Located in Berlin, DE
Introducing a stunning Brass Basket Empire Sac a Pearl Chandelier, an exquisite piece adorned with captivating crystals, reminiscent of the classical style of the Empire era. This is...
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21st Century and Contemporary European Empire Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Brass, Wire

Flushmount Murano White Glass and Brass Ceiling Light, in stock
Located in Miami, FL
Flush mount conical Murano white glass and brass studio chandelier – in stock A striking blend of craftsmanship and geometry, this studio-made flush mount chandelier features a stun...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Sistema Solare Chandelier Piattelli Design, Calacatta Gold Marble Brass 6 shades
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
Our luxury chandelier showcases thin cut Calacatta gold marble - an elegant rare marble extracted from the Tuscan Alps. This prestigious Italian marble stands out among others with its veining, transitioning from a warm gray to a resplendent golden hue, from which it derives its name. This combination of colors gracefully balances the pure white background, ensuring a perfectly balanced light output. After extensive research and development, we take pride in presenting this version of the Sistema Solare...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Breccia Marble, Brass

'Cosmic Verdigris Chandelier 70' Handmade Verdigris Patinated Brass Ceiling Lamp
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 Verdigris Chandelier...
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2010s English Organic Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

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

Materials

Murano Glass

Large Alta Brass Dome Chandelier by Lawson-Fenning
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Alta brass dome features a spun metal shade with a brass canopy and rod. The shade is available in brass or powdercoated metal finishes. Shown here in antiqued brass. The Lawso...
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

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

Materials

Aluminum

Grande lampadario con listelli vetro di Murano ispirato al mid-century italiano
Located in Trebaseleghe, IT
Grande lampadario made in Italy con listelli artistici in vetro di Murano colore moka, ispirato al mid-century italiano Direttamente dalla fonte: Non siamo semplici rivenditori, ma ...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Orbitale Brass Chandelier 3 Rotating Balanced Arms, 120 cm 48 inches diameter
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
This superb bespoke brass chandelier features three rotating arms skillfully balanced on a heavy cast brass sphere that rotate in an orbital movement along the stem. To achieve perfe...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal, Brass

Anna Karlin Form Light, Travertine
Located in New York, NY
Carved travertine and handblown glass works stretch between floor and ceiling. It is both sculpture and light-giving. The height of each Form is tailored to fit perfectly in any spac...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Marble, Brass, Bronze

Benedict Wrought Iron Chandelier by Miamar Home
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Custom two-tier wrought iron chandelier by Melissa Levinson. This chandelier has a classic, elegant structure. It has eight arms, each curving gracefully to hold a drip wax candle...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Spanish Colonial Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Wrought Iron

Myrna Pendant in Metal Shade with Color-Washed Globe Options
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A new collection using color, shape and materiality to define intimate spaces through light. Embracing the naturally sinuous qualities of sheet materials, Myrna expresses simple, scu...
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2010s American Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Stainless Steel, Brass

Castello Lantern by Fabio Ltd
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Monumental Italian lantern with frosted Murano glass mounted on bronzed frame and details / Designed by Fabio Bergomi for Fabio Ltd / Made in Italy 9 lights / E26 or E27 type / max 6...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Adjustable Triennale 3 Arms Chandelier Brass, Stilnovo Style, Three Hues of Blue
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
Beautiful chandelier with three arms that are counterbalanced. That allows to move the arms up and down. The heads are on a pivotting joint to they can reach any desired angle. Thi...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal, Brass, Aluminum

Artistic Chandelier 9Arms Clear-smoky-gold-pink Murano Glass Rosae by Multiforme
Located in Trebaseleghe, IT
Artistic chandelier 9 arms in clear-smoky-gold-pink Murano glass, flowers in pink vitreous paste Rosae Rosarum by Multiforme. Three of our Timeless collections have taken inspiratio...
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2010s Italian Other Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Blown Glass

Montgolfiè Antique Lok Crystal Chandelier Empire Sac a Pearl Lamp Chateau New
Located in Berlin, DE
Montgolfière Style Chandelier - Empire Elegance with Customizability Introducing a new Montgolfière style chandelier that exudes the charm of the Empire era, reimagined with modern ...
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21st Century and Contemporary German Empire Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal

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

Materials

Steel

Modern 2-Tier Catalonia Fixture in Enamel and Brass by Blueprint Lighting, NYC
Located in New York, NY
Handcrafted by Blueprint Lighting, the 2-tier Catalonia is a more compact version of our wildly popular Catalonia chandelier, perfectly suited for...
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Aluminum, Brass, Bronze, Enamel, Nickel

Artistic Chandelier 9arms Amethyst-green-pink Murano Glass Rosae by Multiforme
Located in Trebaseleghe, IT
Artistic chandelier 9 arms in amethyst and green Murano glass, flowers in pink vitreous paste Rosae Rosarum by Multiforme. Three of our Timeless collections have taken inspiration f...
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2010s Italian Other Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Blown Glass

Linear Chandelier Thin 1010mm/39.75" in Polished Brass and Clear Glass
Located in London, GB
For interiors that require a more minimal luminaire, the Linear Chandelier Thin is a great lightweight alternative to the Linear Chandelier. It works equally well suspended in open-p...
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21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass, Steel

'Cosmic Rust Chandelier 70' Handmade Rust Patinated 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 Rust Chandelier...
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2010s English Organic Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Grande Lampadario con pendagli soffiati in vetro di Murano multicolore
Located in Trebaseleghe, IT
Grande lampadario con pendagli vetro di Murano multicolore realizzato artigianalmente e personalizzabile in dimensioni e colori. Direttamente dalla fonte: Non siamo semplici rivendi...
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2010s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Handblown Glass Orb Pendant Light, Eres Bronze
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A handblown orb gracefully inverted to house a globe bulb, like a pearl encased in a glass oyster. The Eres bronze has an 8” diameter with a 4' black and brown houndstooth fabric-cov...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Porcelain, Fabric, Cord, Blown Glass

Aperture 4
Located in Glen Cove, NY
The Aperture series was created to provide a beautiful quality of light by combining bounce and ambient glow. The light source is held in a hand-spun perforated brass dome on one sid...
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2010s American Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Aperture 4
Aperture 4
$8,350 / item
Italian Chandelier 5 Arms Clear Murano Glass Black Details by Multiforme
Located in Trebaseleghe, IT
Capriccio by Multiforme is a chandelier, in clear artistic glass, black details with curly ornamental elements. Inspired by the classic Venetian tradition it is characterized by a ce...
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2010s Italian Other Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Poul Henningsen PH5 Mini Pendant in Hues of Blue for Louis Poulsen
Located in Tilburg, NL
Poul Henningsen PH5 mini pendant for Louis Poulsen. Designed 1958, Mini in 2017. New, current production. Poul Henningsen developed the PH 5 in 1958 in response to constant change...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

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

Materials

Brass

Modern Italian Wavy Beige Textured Murano Glass Satin Brass Pendant/Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
A post-modern playful suspension couture light fixture, a creation entirely handcrafted in Italy with floral stylized shape, the satin brass structure decorated all around with 16 ju...
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2010s Italian Organic Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Nickel

Gino Sarfatti Lamp Model 2109/24/14 Black Structure for Astep
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Model 2109 Design by Gino Sarfatti The Le Sfere chandelier is composed of a circular array of blown opaline glass spheres. Each sphere is held in place by a large black or Champagne ...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Aluminum

Vintage Inspired Handcrafted Fluted Farmhouse Porcelain Pendant Light
Located in Sharon, CT
Classic, elegant, with a perfectly imperfect touch. We just love our new porcelain Parasol Fluted Pendants. Inspired by a vintage pie cover, we designed th...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Bohemian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Swan French Brass Empire Chandelier Lustre Lamp Antique Gold
Located in Berlin, DE
Introducing a stunning Brass Baroque Empire Chandelier, reminiscent of the classical style of the Empire era. This is a new reproduction, and several are available, ensuring you can bring this classic beauty to your space. Measuring a total height of 140 cm, with a height of 90 cm without the chain, and a diameter of 73 cm, this chandelier weighs approximately 18 kg. With 8-light bulb sockets (E14 base), this chandelier offers a radiant glow, making it a striking centerpiece in any space. Its wiring is compatible with the USA, ensuring easy installation and convenience. Experience the beauty of this chandelier with confidence, as it features new electricity and a new cable, ready to hang and enchant your surroundings. The total length of the chandelier is variable, providing flexibility to suit your specific preferences and room size. Indulge in the grandeur of this Brass Empire Chandelier...
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21st Century and Contemporary German Empire Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass, Wire

Classic Chandelier 5 Arms Clear and Amethyst Murano Glass with Rings Multiforme
Located in Trebaseleghe, IT
Classic chandelier 5 arms clear and amethyst Murano glass with rings by Multiforme. The classic Murano glass chandelier, as it is in the collective imagination. As many other chandel...
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2010s Italian Other Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

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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