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Chandeliers and Pendants For Sale
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GLASS AND WOOD Small Floor lamp by Richard Woods for Wonderglass
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Richard Woods approaches artisanal culture with humour in Glass and Wood, conflating the ligneous and the vitreous. Printmaking, which traditionally transforms wood into word, is her...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

KOMORI R10 chandelier by Nendo for Wonderglass
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A chandelier reminiscent of pendulous bat colonies decorating tree branches and cave ceilings, Komori’s hand-blown distributed glass shades enclose individual lights, casting their i...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

KOMORI R14 chandelier by Nendo for Wonderglass
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A chandelier reminiscent of pendulous bat colonies decorating tree branches and cave ceilings, Komori’s hand-blown distributed glass shades enclose individual lights, casting their i...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Maris Suspension - Ceiling Lamp in brass with gold polished finish
Located in Fânzeres, PT
Introducing Maris Pendant Lighting—an exquisite embodiment of sophistication that transcends mere illumination. With its intricate design, reminiscent of its original tealight holder...
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2010s Portuguese Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Tiffany Contemporary Hanging Lamp, 80 Koral Silk Silvered Glass Brass
Located in Pietrasanta, IT
TIFFANY the iconic lamp! Sabrina Landini DNA comes into life in all our creations, a touch of originality to your home decor. Sabrina Landini selects the most beautiful materials an...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Regency Palmette Cloche Lantern, Brass
Located in Westwood, NJ
Regency Palmette Cloche lantern, this three-light lantern design features intricate metalwork and a decorative hand-blown globe. The acanthus leaf Palme...
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21st Century and Contemporary English Regency Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Oil Rubbed Brass Modern Lawrence Globe Pendant, Small
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Inspired by the croquis and contour drawings of our creative director, the Lawrence Pendants evoke elegant simplicity with a refined sense of play. Mad...
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2010s American Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Vintage Italian 5-Light Chandelier with Matching Canopy
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage 5-light Italian (best hypothesis) chandelier that has been checked out and is in working condition, however, the beads are a bit of a mess. Like most old chandeliers, you’ll ...
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1950s Italian Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Steel

Late Century German Explosion Proof Copper & Brass 3 Lamp Bar Pendant Lighting
Located in Leicester, Leicestershire
A copper and brass 3 lamp bar comprising of 3 cast brass explosion proof pendants made in the 1970's by Wiska of Germany who are a manufacturer o...
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1970s German Industrial Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass, Copper

Tre Shade Flush Mount by Fabio Ltd
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian flush mount with Murano glass shades mounted on solid brass frame / Designed by Fabio Bergomi / Made in Italy 3 lights / E12 or E14 type / max 40W each Diameter: 35.5 inches ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Nickel

Murano Tronchi Chandelier by Fabio Ltd
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian chandelier with clear Murano tronchi glasses mounted on chrome finish metal frame / Made in Italy by Fabio Ltd Measures: diameter 29.5 inches, height 16 inches plus chain and...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Murano Glass

Murano Tronchi Chandelier by Fabio Ltd
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian chandelier with 49 clear Murano tronchi glasses of length 25cm, mounted on chrome finish metal frame / Made in Italy by Fabio Ltd Measures: diameter 23.5 inches, height 21.5 ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Murano Glass

Authentic Glazed Art Deco Relief Tiles, Belga, circa 1920s
By OTHR
Located in Rijssen, NL
Beautiful wall tiles with an image of flowers in a large vase, trimmed with a beautiful edge. Manufactured around 1920, Belga, Belgium. We have a total of 9 tiles. The dimensions per...
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Early 20th Century Belgian Adam Style Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Ceramic

Murano Tronchi Chandelier by Fabio Ltd
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian chandelier with 49 clear Murano tronchi glasses of length 25cm, mounted on chrome finish metal frame / Made in Italy by Fabio Ltd Measures: diameter 23.5 inches, height 21.5 ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Murano Glass

Ceramic Lamp KALYNA NEW LEHIT Collection MAKHNO Product
Located in Jõe tn 2-2 korrus, Tallinn
Is a tribute to Ukrainian aesthetics. More than ten individual ceramic shining spheres are assembled into a delicious cluster that radiates light in all directions, thus creating a s...
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2010s Ukrainian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Ceramic

Murano Tronchi Chandelier by Fabio Ltd
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian chandelier with clear Murano tronchi glasses mounted on chrome finish metal frame / Made in Italy by Fabio Ltd Measures: diameter 29.5 inches, height 16 inches plus chain and...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Murano Glass

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

Tre Shade Flush Mount by Fabio Ltd
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian flush mount with Murano glass shades mounted on solid brass frame / Designed by Fabio Bergomi / Made in Italy 3 lights / E12 or E14 type / max 40W each Diameter: 35.5 inches...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Nickel

Designers Ceramic Lamp MUSHLYA NEW Collection MAKHNO Product
Located in Jõe tn 2-2 korrus, Tallinn
MUSHLYA is an incredible designer lamp made using a unique technique of thin layering. It means "shell" and can be up to a meter wide. This celestial marvel will perfectly decorate b...
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2010s Ukrainian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Ceramic

Holophane Clear Glass Vintage Industrial Pendant Lights
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Holophane lampshade brass metal top 2 meter / 80" black cotton wire. Weight: 1.20 kg / 2.6 lb Priced per individual item. All lamps have been made suitable by international s...
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Mid-20th Century French Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Opaline Glass Gold Striped Vintage European Globe Brass Top Pendant Lights
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Opaline glass 25 Trois D’or pendant 2 meter black cotton flex brass top Weight: 2.00 kg / 4.4 lb Priced per individual item. All lamps have been made suitable by internationa...
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Tre Shade Flush Mount by Fabio Ltd
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian flush mount with Murano glass shades mounted on solid brass frame / Designed by Fabio Bergomi / Made in Italy 3 lights / E12 or E14 type / max 40W each Diameter: 35.5 inches...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Nickel

Painting the Light nos One to Four by Ango, Handcrafted Lighting
By Ango
Located in Bangkok, TH
Imagined painted forms, incarnated in light and rendered as freeform sculptures in four colours. Each piece is created in three dimensions to be hung in a sequence of unplanned ench...
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Other

CHOVEN LAMP by LEHIT Collection MAKHNO
Located in Jõe tn 2-2 korrus, Tallinn
Is more than two meters long and can illuminate any table, bar or entire corridor. And thanks to its amazing artistic form, it will become a decoration of the room and a favorite of ...
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2010s Ukrainian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Polystyrene

Paopao Pendant P1
Located in Renton, WA
Inspired by artistry of fine jewelry, the PaoPao collection is available in three colorways, and multiple configurations. Each glass sphere of PaoPao Pendant...
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2010s Taiwanese Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal, Aluminum

Armitage Triple Suspension Lamp
Located in London, GB
Given the adjustable cable, The Armitage triple suspension lamp can be suspended at any given height in its designated space, working well in central positions with rooms, above bars...
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21st Century and Contemporary British Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Quintuple Orbit by Ango, Hand-Woven Rattan Interlocking Organic Light Ring Forms
By Ango
Located in Bangkok, TH
Quintuple Orbit pendant lighting, a large scale light installation that presents infinite possibility, is a unique eco spectacular lighting piece alluding to infinity and a quintuple...
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Organic Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Stainless Steel

Venini Abaco Three-Light Suspension Light by Monica Guggisberg & Philip Baldwin
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Venini Abaco three light suspension light by Monica Guggisberg & Philip Baldwin. Measurements suspension: Ø 7.48 ""H 217.72"" 3 x max 40W E14 - dimme...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Art Glass

White Crown by Ango – Silk cocoon handcrafted ring of light.
By Ango
Located in Bangkok, TH
Pendant light “White Crown” is a part of a new generation of pendant light by Ango that explores the magic of natural materials combined with LED lamp technology, the design takes on...
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Organic Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Stainless Steel

Yellow Crown by Ango, Hand-woven pendant light in a timeless circular form
By Ango
Located in Bangkok, TH
Yellow Crown is a handcrafted rattan pendant ring light part of a new generation of lighting by Ango that explores the magic of natural materials combined with LED lamp technology, t...
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Organic Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Rattan

Drop Chandelier Plated Metal by 101 Copenhagen
Located in Geneve, CH
Drop Chandelier in Plated Metal by 101 Copenhagen Designed by Kristian Sofus Hansen & Tommy Hyldahl. Colour / Material: Burned Black Lampshade & ceiling cup: 100% Iron, with plated ...
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2010s Danish Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Iron, Aluminum

'Cosmic Ore Pendant 70' Gradient Patina Bronze Brass Chandelier
Located in London, GB
Two finely hand-spun brass plates make up this pendant light, a bronze to brass gradient accentuates the shape. The light is projected into the shade and reflects out, illuminating without creating a glare. This light fixture is suitable for both contemporary and vintage inspired interiors...
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2010s British Organic Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Space Age Kundalini Berchicci E.T.A. Sat White Fiberglass Suspension
Located in Trezzano sul Naviglio, Milano Lombardia
E.T.A. sat white finish The material is transformed and turned into a light. Physical presence and abstract concept for a light with an original aesthetic look. Fluid, irregular s...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Space Age Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Fiberglass

Butterfly 40 contemporary pendant Lamp, art glas Silvered, rose color, Brass
Located in Pietrasanta, IT
Since the beginning thanks to the Italian hand-made used in our workplace, each unique item is a testament to our commitment to craftsmanship, with attention to detail and the finest...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Brass

Butterfly 40 contemporary pendant Lamp art glas Silvered, white color, Brass
Located in Pietrasanta, IT
Since the beginning thanks to the Italian hand-made used in our workplace, each unique item is a testament to our commitment to craftsmanship, with attention to detail and the finest...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Brass

1930s Style Prismatic Globe Pendants
Located in Peekskill, NY
We have a nice collection of these prismatic lamps. The impressive 9 inch diameter is simple, pleasing and gives off a beautiful even light. They are a smaller globe inspired by the ...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Glass

SERENE Scandinavian Modern White Wood 24" Chandelier Pendant
Located in Beaverton, OR
The Serene pendant light is a contemporary, Mid-Century Modern light fixture with a Scandinavian design and organic modern composition. This minimalist luxury wood veneer pendant des...
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2010s American Minimalist Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Acrylic, Wood, Bentwood, Organic Material

CALYX Chandelier in Black & Cream Enamel and Brass by Blueprint Lighting 2021
Located in New York, NY
The CALYX ceiling fixture designed by Blueprint Lighting; a playful piece of functional sculpture inspired by the "Calyx" fabric designed by Lucienne Day, 1951. This fixtures works e...
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2010s American Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass, Nickel, Enamel, Bronze

FLOTILLA Chandelier in Brass and Terracotta Enamel by Blueprint Lighting 2021
Located in New York, NY
The Flotilla ceiling fixture designed by Blueprint Lighting; a playful piece of functional sculpture inspired by the "Flotilla" fabric designed by Lucienne Day, 1952. This fixtures w...
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2010s American Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass, Bronze, Enamel, Nickel

Murano Hand Blown Chartreuse Green Glass Chandelier, in stock
Located in Miami, FL
Murano hand blown studio glass chandelier. All different shaped chartreuse green discs with white details, rigadin technique Brass plated structure with 24...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Serge Mouille Modern White Three Fixed Arms Spider Ceiling Sconce Lamp
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Ceiling sconce lamp model 'three fixed arms spider ceiling lamp' designed by Serge Mouille in 1955. Manufactured by Editions Serge Mouille in France. The production of lamps, wall l...
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2010s French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Aluminum, Brass, Steel

Gervasoni Small Brass Suspension Lamp in Matt Brass by Paola Navone
Located in Brooklyn, NY
With a strong decorative impact, the BRASS lamp family exploits the ductility of brass and its ability to embellish interiors with warm and golden light reflections. Suspension lamps have a delicate shape of great visual appeal: a light brass disc with a slight curvature in the smaller version or very accentuated in the larger one that floats in the air reflecting light poetically and suggestively. They can be used individually or combined with each other for an even more suggestive and cinematographic effect. Given the total craftsmanship of the product, it is possible that small stains may appear over time due to oxidation of the brass. These stains are therefore not defects but a characteristic of the material. Small superficial marks, scratches, creases etc. are caused by the hand-hammering process on the brass, so they are characteristic of the manufacturing process. - Brass Suspension lamp in brass metal sheet, matt transparent lacquered. Tops brass metal sheet, hand polished surface - Aluminium Top cast aluminium, hand polished surface. Both surface tops are not subject to any treatment in order to obtain the best brilliance therefore, the surface can be easily scratched. Superficial scratches can be removed using appropriate paste for cleaning metal parts. Due to the used material, it is quite normal the surface will become darker over time. Suspension lamp in hammered matt brass. Max. power 18 W, 220 Volt, bulb holder E 27, bulb not included. (electrical cable lenght 250 cm; steel cable lenght 200 cm) Additional Information: Material: Brass Finish: Matt brass Power supply: Max. power 18 W, 220 Volt, bulb holder E 27 Dimension: 80 W x 70 D x 18 H cm Available in other size option: Large Quick Ship: Brass 95...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Mint Condition Florian Schulz Onos Polished Brass with Side Counterweight
Located in Berlin, DE
This lamp is in perfect condition. The height is adjustable with the counter weight to any needs. To be on the safe side, the lamp should be checked locally by a specialist concer...
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21st Century and Contemporary German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Black Enamel Vintage Industrial Scissor Pendant Lights
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Steel and enamel scissor pendant adjustable length black enamel, white text and interior E27 / E26 spotlight size: diam. 35 cm 90° angle adjus...
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Mid-20th Century Hungarian Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

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Enamel, Steel

Chandelier 6 Arms White Handblown Artistic Murano Glass by Multiforme
Located in Trebaseleghe, IT
Capriccio by Multiforme is a 6 lights chandelier, in white 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

Materials

Blown Glass

Orbitale Brass Chandelier 3 Rotating Balanced Arms, Ivory Black Twin Shades
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
Orbitale 3 arms frame using the twin shade. Thanks to a customer who had the articulated sconces and wanted this version with black and ivory shades. It's a beautiful combination of ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal, Aluminum, Brass

Orbitale Brass Chandelier 3 Rotating Balanced Arms, Stilnovo Style, Twin Shades
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
This 3-armed chandelier with twin shades is a versatile and elegant fixture perfect above a kitchen island, over a counter, dining table, or in a living room. The chandelier's three ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Aluminum, Metal, Brass

SERENE Modern White Eco Wood 27" Chandelier Pendant
Located in Beaverton, OR
The Serene pendant light is a contemporary, Mid-Century Modern light fixture with a Scandinavian design and organic modern composition. This minimalist luxury wood veneer pendant des...
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2010s American Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Organic Material, Acrylic, Laminate, Wood, Hardwood, Bentwood

Great Palmette Shallow Flush Ceiling Mount, in the Style of Barovier, Murano
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
This shallow ceiling mount Murano chandelier was first designed for a luxury vessel ship low ceiling and now is used to pair with Mid-Century Modern Barovier palmette chandeliers, that are usually very tall. This beautiful 12 palm leaves flush mount Murano chandelier would dress your bedroom. Glass carries the leaf design and is striped with lattimo white glass. This is unique as most of the palmette are not elaborated with dripping, just plain color. Requires to have clear and lattimo together in the crucible...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Gold Plate

Flush Mount Light 2 - Vrksa Series by Raka Studio in Ash Wood
Located in Cape Girardeau, MO
The Flush Mount Light 2 sits closely on the ceiling, it has been made using solid ash wood by bending the wood. Three cocoon-like wooden structures bear the light bulbs, dispelling l...
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2010s Pakistani Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Ash, Bentwood

Soho Chandelier, Contemporary, Brass with Sculpted Spheres by Margit Wittig
Located in London, GB
This contemporary three-tier chandelier by Margit Wittig features sculptural components with organic and subtle textures, all cast and treated with multiple layers of patina in her L...
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21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

'Nina' Perforated Dome Ceiling Lamp in White by Alvaro Benitez
Located in Glendale, CA
'Nina' perforated dome ceiling lamp in white by Alvaro Benitez. Hand-fabricated by Los Angeles based designer and lighting professional Alvaro Benitez...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal, Brass

SERENE Scandinavian Design Limited Edition Cypress Wood 27" Chandelier Pendant
Located in Beaverton, OR
The Serene pendant light is a contemporary, Mid-Century Modern light fixture with a Scandinavian design and organic modern composition. This minimalist luxury wood veneer pendant des...
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2010s American Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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

White Porcelain Holophane Striped Glass Vintage Industrial Brass Pendant Lights
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Porcelain Industrial hanging lamp. White porcelain, brass and clear striped glass. 2 conductors, no ground. Weight: 2.00 kg / 4.4 lb Priced per individual item. All lamps hav...
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Concrete Pendant Lamp 'Chuan' by Bentu Design
Located in Paris, FR
Chuan - Pendant lamp by Bentu Design Concrete 220 × H 358mm 1.4kg Light source: E27 250lm 2700K AC 100-240V 50-60Hz 9W IP20 Cord: 3m black Ceiling rose: 110mm Bentu Desig...
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

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Concrete

Concrete Pendant Lamp 'Xuan' by Bentu Design
Located in Paris, FR
Xuan - pendant lamp by Bentu Design Concrete Measures: 196 × H 236mm 1kg Light source: E27 250lm 2700K AC 100-240V 50-60Hz 9W IP20 Cord: 3m black Ceiling rose: 110mm Bent...
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Concrete

SERENE Scandinavian Modern White Wood 32" Chandelier Pendant
Located in Beaverton, OR
The Serene pendant light is a contemporary, Mid-Century Modern light fixture with a Scandinavian design and organic modern composition. This minimalist luxury wood veneer pendant design is the perfect way to add a touch of nature and elegance to your home or office. The Serene pendant light is made from white eco wood veneer, a premium reconstituted white wood veneer created from natural wood fiber. This is a sustainable material with a varied wood grain and a natural wood look and feel. We enhance the natural beauty of the wood by sanding and oiling the veneer to bring out the warm tones and rich grain. Each Serene pendant light is a unique wood art piece, with its own unique variations in the wood grain. Inspired by Danish modern design, the Serene pendant light's minimalist silhouette and warm wood tones create a warm and inviting atmosphere. The unique shape of the light is both eye-catching and functional, providing ample illumination while also adding a touch of sophistication to any space. The Serene pendant light is the perfect choice for any home or office looking for a stylish, sustainable lighting solution. With its minimalist design, warm wood tones, unique shape, and high-quality materials, this pendant light is sure to be a conversation starter for years to come. Includes: • 10’ cord and canopy with ceiling mount kit with 4 dimmable LED fixture...
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2010s American Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Other

Poul Henningsen PH Septima Pendant for Louis Poulsen
Located in Glendale, CA
Poul Henningsen PH Septima pendant for Louis Poulsen. Designed in 1928, the PH Septima is regarded as one of Poul Henningsen’s most refined pendants. Based ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Glass

Antique, Vintage and Contemporary Chandeliers and Pendant Lights

Chandeliers — simple in form, inspired by candelabras and originally made of wood or iron — first made an appearance in early churches. For those wealthy enough to afford them for their homes in the medieval period, a chandelier's suspended lights likely exuded imminent danger, as lit candles served as the light source for fixtures of the era. Things have thankfully changed since then, and antique and vintage chandeliers and pendant lights are popular in many interiors today.

While gas lighting during the late 18th century represented an upgrade for chandeliers — and gas lamps would long inspire Danish architect and pioneering modernist lighting designer Poul Henningsen — it would eventually be replaced with the familiar electric lighting of today.

The key difference between a pendant light and a chandelier is that a pendant incorporates only a single bulb into its design. Don’t mistake this for simplicity, however. An Art Deco–styled homage to Sputnik from Murano glass artisans Giovanni Dalla Fina (note: there is more than one lighting fixture that shares its name with the iconic mid-century-era satellite — see Gino Sarfatti’s design too), with handcrafted decorative elements supported by a chrome frame, is just one stunning example of the elaborate engineering that can be incorporated into every component of a chandelier.

Chandeliers have evolved over time, but their classic elegance has remained unchanged. Not only will the right chandelier prove impressive in a given room, but it can also offer a certain sense of practicality. These fixtures can easily illuminate an entire space, while their elevated position prevents them from creating glare or straining one’s eyes. Certain materials, like glass, can complement naturally lit settings without stealing the show. Brass, on the other hand, can introduce an alluring, warm glow. While LEDs have earned a bad reputation for their perceived harsh bluish lights and a loss of brightness over their life span, the right design choices can help harness their lighting potential and create the perfect mood. A careful approach to lighting can transform your room into a peaceful and cozy nook, ideal for napping, reading or working.

For midsize spaces, a wall light or sconce can pull the room together and get the lighting job done. Perforated steel rings underneath five bands of handspun aluminum support a rich diffusion of light within Alvar Aalto's Beehive pendant light, but if you’re looking to brighten a more modest room, perhaps a minimalist solution is what you’re after. The mid-century modern furniture designer Charlotte Perriand devised her CP-1 wall lamps in the 1960s, in which a repositioning of sheet-metal plates can redirect light as needed.

The versatility and variability of these lighting staples mean that, when it comes to finding something like the perfect chandelier, you’ll never be left hanging. From the whimsical — like the work of Beau & Bien’s Sylvie Maréchal, frequently inspired by her dreams — to the classic beauty of Paul Ferrante's fixtures, there is a style for every room. With designs for pendant lights and chandeliers across eras, colors and materials, you’ll never run out of options to explore on 1stDibs.

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