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Chandeliers and Pendants For Sale
Number in Set: Set of 9
Long Chandelier in Patinated Brass by Studio Glustin
Located in Saint-Ouen (PARIS), FR
Long chandelier in patinated brass and opaline glass. Creation by Studio Glustin.  
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Important Chandelier in Murano Glass by Studio Glustin
Located in Saint-Ouen (PARIS), FR
Important chandelier with plates in Murano glass. Creation by Studio Glustin.
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

"Feathers"' Chandelier in Murano Glass
Located in Saint-Ouen (PARIS), FR
Chandelier with "Feathers" in sculpted Murano glass. Creation by Studio Glustin.
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

"Wish-Couple" Dandelion Sculpture Pendant, Optic Fiber, Art Brass, Silveredglass
Located in Pietrasanta, IT
One masterpiece. Echoing the graceful shape of blossoming dandelion flowers, Wish pendant brings ethereal beauty with the myriad of pathways of the optic...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Brass

Green Sputnik Chandelier by Studio Glustin
Located in Saint-Ouen (PARIS), FR
Sputnik chandelier in brass with opaline glass and blown Murano glass globes. Creation by Studio Glustin.   
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

"Flower" sconce by Studio Glustin
Located in Saint-Ouen (PARIS), FR
Superb "Flower" wall light in brass with sculpted and tainted Murano glasses. Creation by Studio Glustin. Can also be used as a ceiling
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

"Lotus" Pendant Lights, by Studio Glustin
Located in Saint-Ouen (PARIS), FR
Superb pendant light in brass and Murano glass with gold leaf. Adjustable height. Creation by Studio Glustin. Price is for one piece.
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

SOLITAIRE 03 Pendant Light Ø80cm/31.5in, Hand Crocheted in Egyptian Cotton
Located in London, London
A diffused atmospheric light. Solitaire makes a stunning focal point in an entrance hall or stairwell. A family of SOLITAIRE pendants in a dining room creates a dramatic impression. ...
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21st Century and Contemporary British Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Koloman Moser Josef Hoffmann/Wiener Werkstätte Jugendstil Chandlier Re-Edition
Located in Vienna, AT
Ceiling light with four opaline glass bulbs, total drop custom-made. Josef Hoffmann and Koloman Moser were using these designs! Glasses with coloured spots with an additional charge ...
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2010s Austrian Jugendstil Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

"Flower" Sconce by Studio Glustin
Located in Saint-Ouen (PARIS), FR
Unique wall sconce in brass with "Flowers" in sculpted Murano glass. Can also be used as a ceiling light. Creation by Studio Glustin.
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Modern Forever Chandelier, Oak, Aluminium Chain, Handmade Portugal by Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Forever suspension lamp, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. The Forever modern chandelier is inspired by the art...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass, Stainless Steel, Copper

Art Deco Return Chandelier Swarovski Crystal Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Return suspension lamp, Modern Collection, handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by GF Modern. To entangle the right moments with the right company, Return...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal, Brass, Copper, Stainless Steel

Murano Glass Chandelier by Studio Glustin
Located in Saint-Ouen (PARIS), FR
"Bees nest" chandelier in tainted Murano glass and brass structure. Creation by Studio Glustin.
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Elegant French Holophane Glass Pendants
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Ceiling lights, glass, coated steel, coated aluminum, France, 1950s This set of perforated metal pendants is accompanied with a luminescent holophane bowl of glass. There are severa...
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Aluminum, Steel

Art Deco Enlace Pendant Chandelier Black Brass Handmade Portugal Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Enlace suspension lamp, Modern Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by GF Modern. To entangle the right moments with the right company, Enla...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass, Stainless Steel

HALF BOWEN Organic Modern Limited-Edition Walnut 17.5" Chandelier Pendant
Located in Beaverton, OR
The Half BOWEN pendant light is a stunning, contemporary Mid-Century Modern light fixture with a Scandinavian composition and walnut wood veneer construction. This limited-edition pi...
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Wood, Bentwood

21st Century Modern Nature Inspired Suspension Lamp, Gold Leafs Chandelier
Located in Porto, PT
Leafus suspension lamp unveils a subtle breeze of fresh and modern design. This luxury suspension lamp is full of sophistication with an organic and elegant shape. Nature-inspired, t...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Multicolor Sputnik Chandelier by Studio Glustin
Located in Saint-Ouen (PARIS), FR
Superb sputnik chandelier in bras with multicolored opaline glass globes by Studio Glustin.  
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Brass Chandelier by Studio Glustin
Located in Saint-Ouen (PARIS), FR
Exceptional "Discs" brass chandelier by Studio Glustin. Custom size possible.
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Vico Magistretti Suspension Lamp 'Lyndon' Satin Gold by Oluce
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Suspension lamp 'Lyndon' designed by Vico Magistretti in 1977. Indoor suspension lamp. Metal structure, globes in transparent glass. Manufactured by Oluce, Italy. Lyndon is a pro...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Maillon LED Horizontal Pendant Light 6
Located in Westport, CT
Elegant grouping of 6 metal rings with integrated LED diffusing a clean natural light. Soft white 3000K. 75 watts – 110 lumens / watt, dimmable. Finishes: Rose gold, polished or brushed Gold, polished or brushed Champagne gold, polished or brushed Chrome, polished or brushed Black nickel, polished or brushed Dimensions: Adjustable cables length through a push-pin locking...
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2010s Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Stainless Steel

2x4 Plus Pendant in Whitewashed Wood - 36 in
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The 2x4 Plus Pendant expands on our classic 2x4 pendant, exploring new relationships through the intersection of the wood bodies. Minimal in form, the Plus Pendant is still large in ...
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2010s American Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Sabina Grubbeson Strapatz Glob Brass Ceiling Lamp by Konsthantverk
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Ceiling lamp model Strapatz designed by Sabina Grubbeson and manufactured by Konsthantverk. The production of lamps, wall lights and floor lamps are manufactured using craftsman’s...
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2010s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Brass Ceiling by Studio Glustin
Located in Saint-Ouen (PARIS), FR
Superb ceiling in brass with cubic and sculpted Murano glasses. Creation by Studio Glustin.
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Murano Glass Chandelier by Studio Glustin
Located in Saint-Ouen (PARIS), FR
Stunning chandelier in brass with amber tainted and blown Murano glass globes. Creation by Studio Glustin. Italy, 2022.
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

VV Cinquanta Black and Blue Wall Lamp Designed by Vittoriano Viganò for Astep
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
VV Cinquanta wall lamp Design by Vittoriano Viganò This version is with blue lacquered reflector and black mount. The VV Cinquanta features an elegant and versatile posable dire...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

David Lopez Quincoces Suspension Lamp 'Ilo' by Oluce
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Suspension lamp 'Ilo' designed by David Lopez Quincoce in 2019. Adjustable led lamp giving indirect light. Vertical sliding of the satin bronze anodized aluminium rod on a ceiling-t...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Aluminum

Jesper Ståhl Glipa Flush Mount Black Brass Lamp Konsthantverk Tyringe
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Pendant lamp manufactured by Konsthantverk Tyringe Glipa D. 410 mm H. 180 mm Max 40 W E27 3485-8 Black/raw brass The lamps are wiring with standard Europe wiring. This lamp is wir...
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2010s Swedish Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Francesco Rota Suspension Lamp 'Kin' 478 Satin Gold by Oluce
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Suspension lamp 'Kin' 478 designed by Francesco Rota in 2013. Suspension lamp giving direct and diffused light. Metal turned body lamp. PMMA transparent diffuser. Manufactured by Ol...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Airplane Pendant, Aquamarine Silvered Glass, Brass Body
Located in Pietrasanta, IT
For 20 years, Sabrina Landini has created an unique collections in terms of design and quality. A combination of Oriental-Occidental style to enrich all kinds of interiors with eleg...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

6-Tier "Orbital" Chandelier in Blush Enamel, Glass & Brass by Blueprint Lighting
Located in New York, NY
Handcrafted in NYC by Blueprint Lighting, our 'Orbital' Chandelier is a commanding statement piece with design elements of both Italian and French modernism as well as Hollywood Glam and is a stunning study in mixed materials. All arms of this chandelier are articulated with approximately a 320 degree horizontal rotation. The 4" satin glass globes are hand blown. The decorative globes (shown here in our "Mannequin" enamel) are 3". Body of chandelier as shown is 32" tall with a 40" diameter. The enamel counterweights are shown in our Bisque enamel. Our standard enamel colors are shown in the final images--there is no additional lead time or cost for these colors. The height, drop rod and wing span can be adjusted to suit any room. The hand blown glass globes can be satin/matte or clear. The frame can be made in any metal finish including antique, brushed or mirrored brass, mirrored or brushed nickel, blackened steel, brushed copper, mirrored copper (rose gold) etc. G9 socket (halogen-style socket with 2 pins). Dimmable. We recommend G9 LED bulbs: 5w LED with 60 watt equivalent. Bulbs not included. All Blueprint Lighting fixtures are UL certified. Whether furnishing a contemporary Soho loft or stylish post-war Park Avenue penthouse, an artistic Central Park townhome or your eccentric Brooklyn brownstone, our team is happy to help. We ship anywhere, so we can also assist you with that retro Palm Springs...
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass, Copper, Enamel, Stainless Steel, Chrome, Aluminum

LED Swirl Six Ring Chandelier Pendant Light in Gold Contemporary
Located in Westport, CT
Individual rings with integrated LED stripes grouped together. The height and tilt of each ring can be adjusted individually. 3000K 110 Lumen / watt Finishes: Rose gold, poli...
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2010s Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Stainless Steel

Modern Pessoa Hanging Lamp, Marble Brass, Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Pessoa Haning Lamp, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. The Pessoa hanging lamp pays homage to Fernando Pessoa, a...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Marble, Carrara Marble, Stainless Steel, Brass

Large 'Hobo' Glass and Brass Pendant by Örsjö
Located in Glendale, CA
Large 'Hobo' Glass and Brass Pendant by Örsjö The large Hobo pendant is inspired by Swedish ”luffarslöjd,” metalcrafts made by travelling workers many years ago in Småland, the home...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

DUSK Table lamp by Nendo for Wonderglass
By WonderGlass, Nendo
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Capturing the gentle glow of twilight, Dusk collection integrates a folded sheet of bronzed glass with a spherical light source. Paying homage to the profound symbolism of the sun’s ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

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Blown Glass

Mid-Century Modern Chandelier Industrial Red-brown Lacquer Glass Suspension Lamp
Located in Porto, Vila Nova de Gaia
Yala Suspension Lamp in red-brown lacquer, showcasing four spheres suspended in an enchanting arrangement. Elevate your interior with its dynamic interplay of shapes and levels, infu...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Lacquer, Glass

LUNA ROSSA Large pendant lamp by Andrea Anastasio for Wonderglass
By Andrea Anastasio, WonderGlass
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The industrial and the craft coexist and merge in this image evoking Hokusai’s View Of The Amida Waterfall. Luna Rossa takes the the blood moon as its inspiration – a celestial event...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

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Glass

LUNA ROSSA Medium pendant lamp by Andrea Anastasio for Wonderglass
By WonderGlass, Andrea Anastasio
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The industrial and the craft coexist and merge in this image evoking Hokusai’s View Of The Amida Waterfall. Luna Rossa takes the the blood moon as its inspiration – a celestial event...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

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Glass

LUNA ROSSA Small pendant lamp by Andrea Anastasio for Wonderglass
By WonderGlass, Andrea Anastasio
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The industrial and the craft coexist and merge in this image evoking Hokusai’s View Of The Amida Waterfall. Luna Rossa takes the the blood moon as its inspiration – a celestial event...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

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Glass

MOMENTO MMT50 Pendant lamp by Nao Tamura for Wonderglass
By WonderGlass, Nao Tamura
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Exemplifying the fleeting and momentary, there is a distinct moment when a clinging bead of water becomes a droplet, reflecting its surroundings while gathering light within. Momento...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

NASSE 01 Pendant lamp by Marco Zito & BTM for Wonderglass
By Marco Zito, WonderGlass
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Venetian lagoon, where the tradition of fishing with nets has been long practised, is an ever-changing light and colour symphony defining the waterscape. Evoking this setting, th...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

NASSE 02 Pendant lamp by Marco Zito & BTM for Wonderglass
By Marco Zito, WonderGlass
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Venetian lagoon, where the tradition of fishing with nets has been long practised, is an ever-changing light and colour symphony defining the waterscape. Evoking this setting, the pieces are created from intricately shaped hand-blown glass. The unconventional use of fishing nets emphasises the play of natural light within. MATERIALS Blown glass body, metal capping, interior netting COLOURS BODY White Gradient CAPPING Crystal, Black INTERIOR NETTING White Mesh DIMENSIONS NASSE 02...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

PENDANT TUBE by John Pawson for Wonderglass
By John Pawson, WonderGlass
Located in Brooklyn, NY
“Church architecture,” says John Pawson, “has been a real source of fantastic art throughout the centuries. Light and candles are a big part of its decorative expression.” Pendant Tu...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

SLEEVE S1 Pendant lamp by John Pawson for Wonderglass
By John Pawson, WonderGlass
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pawson’s design perfectly sets one handmade glass cylinder within another, the outer flaring into a refined disc lip at its lower edge. The lamp casts light downward, but its crystal...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

SLEEVE S2 Pendant lamp by John Pawson for Wonderglass
By John Pawson, WonderGlass
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pawson’s design perfectly sets one handmade glass cylinder within another, the outer flaring into a refined disc lip at its lower edge. The lamp casts light downward, but its crystal...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

SLEEVE S3 Pendant lamp by John Pawson for Wonderglass
By John Pawson, WonderGlass
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pawson’s design perfectly sets one handmade glass cylinder within another, the outer flaring into a refined disc lip at its lower edge. The lamp casts light downward, but its crystal...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

21st Century Modern Chandelier Art Deco Inspo Gold Lacquer Arcs Suspension Lamp
Located in Porto, Vila Nova de Gaia
A modern suspension lamp crafted in lacquered mas and glass frosted. Each arc from the Rayong Suspension Lamp is meticulously sculpted to perfection, exuding a sense of refined sophi...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Minimalist Chandeliers and Pendants

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Lacquer

THROUGH THE CLOUDS Marbalia Small Pendant lamp by Fornasetti for Wonderglass
By Fornasetti, WonderGlass
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Designed by the iconic Italian decorative firm, Atelier Fornasetti, Through The Clouds takes inspiration from daydreaming. Delicate glass clouds float above the viewer, suggesting di...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

THROUGH THE CLOUDS Malachite Small Pendant lamp by Fornasetti for Wonderglass
By Fornasetti, WonderGlass
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Designed by the iconic Italian decorative firm, Atelier Fornasetti, Through The Clouds takes inspiration from daydreaming. Delicate glass clouds float above the viewer, suggesting di...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

THROUGH THE CLOUDS Marbalia Large Pendant lamp by Fornasetti for Wonderglass
By Fornasetti, WonderGlass
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Designed by the iconic Italian decorative firm, Atelier Fornasetti, Through The Clouds takes inspiration from daydreaming. Delicate glass clouds float above the viewer, suggesting di...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

THROUGH THE CLOUDS Malachite Large Pendant lamp by Fornasetti for Wonderglass
By Fornasetti, WonderGlass
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Designed by the iconic Italian decorative firm, Atelier Fornasetti, Through The Clouds takes inspiration from daydreaming. Delicate glass clouds float above the viewer, suggesting di...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

GLASS AND WOOD Vertical pendant lamp by Richard Woods for Wonderglass
By WonderGlass, Richard Woods
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

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Metal

GLASS AND WOOD Horizontal pendant lamp by Richard Woods for Wonderglass
By WonderGlass, Richard Woods
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

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Metal

GLASS AND WOOD Small Floor lamp by Richard Woods for Wonderglass
By WonderGlass, Richard Woods
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

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Metal

FLOW[T] S3 Pendant lamp in Turquoise by Nao Tamura for Wonderglass
By WonderGlass, Nao Tamura
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The reflections of the Venetian cityscape shimmering in the evening water hints at an imaginary city below the moving surface. There is a border between the world under and the land ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

FLOW[T] S3 Pendant lamp in White by Nao Tamura for Wonderglass
By WonderGlass, Nao Tamura
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The reflections of the Venetian cityscape shimmering in the evening water hints at an imaginary city below the moving surface. There is a border between the world under and the land ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

FLOW[T] S4 Pendant lamp in Turquoise by Nao Tamura for Wonderglass
By WonderGlass, Nao Tamura
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The reflections of the Venetian cityscape shimmering in the evening water hints at an imaginary city below the moving surface. There is a border between the world under and the land ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

FLOW[T] S4 Pendant lamp in White by Nao Tamura for Wonderglass
By WonderGlass, Nao Tamura
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The reflections of the Venetian cityscape shimmering in the evening water hints at an imaginary city below the moving surface. There is a border between the world under and the land ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

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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