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Chandeliers and Pendants For Sale
Place of Origin: Danish
Place of Origin: Swedish
Gubi Satellite Outdoor Pendant by Mathieu Mategot
Located in New York, NY
Building on the Satellite Collection of whimsical, modernist sculptural lamps, the Satellite Outdoor Pendant and Satellite Outdoor Floor Lamp are GUBI...
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2010s Danish Chandeliers and Pendants

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Aluminum

Ensemble of Notic Pendant Lamps by Bower Studio
Located in Geneve, CH
Ensemble of Notic pendant lamps by Bower Studio Dimensions: 18 x 15.5 cm (Ø) (cord length: 300 cm) Notic is an homage to classical architectural elements. The graphical metal sh...
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2010s Swedish Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Iron

Large White Annular Pendant Lamp by MSDS Studio
Located in Geneve, CH
Large white Annular pendant lamp by MSDS Studio Materials: aluminum. Dimensions: D 46.8 x H 32.4 cm Available in white or black. Available in 2 sizes: D32, D46.8 cm. MSDS STUD...
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2010s Danish Post-Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Aluminum

Verner Panton Pantop Ø23 Pendant in Burgundy
Located in Tilburg, NL
Verner Panton Pantop Ø23 Pendant. Designed in 1980, current production. The elegant Pantop line was designed by Verner Panton in 1980, and has for a long time been a staple of the...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Verner Panton Pantop Ø23 Pendant in Classic Blue.
Located in Tilburg, NL
Verner Panton Pantop Ø23 pendant. Designed in 1980, current production. The elegant Pantop line was designed by Verner Panton in 1980, and has for a long time been a staple of the...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Large Louis Weisdorf 'Turbo' Pendant for Gubi
Located in Glendale, CA
Large Louis Weisdorf 'turbo' pendant for Gubi. Gubi produces Louis Weisdorf’s turbo pendant in two sizes with an alabaster white glossy shade. A perennial favorite of both modern homes and public spaces, the turbo is the perfect example of Weisdorf’s affinity for geometric forms that characterizes much of his work. First designed in 1965 but not produced until 1967, Weisdorf’s pendant design remained hugely popular throughout the 1970s. Executed in 12 spiraling layers, the flower-like orb of the shade was inspired by traditional Japanese rice paper lamps...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Aluminum, Steel

Louis Weisdorf 'Turbo' Pendant for Gubi
Located in Glendale, CA
Louis Weisdorf 'Turbo' pendant for GUBI. GUBI produces Louis Weisdorf’s Turbo Pendant in two sizes with an alabaster white glossy shade. A perennial favorite of both modern homes and public spaces, the Turbo is the perfect example of Weisdorf’s affinity for geometric forms that characterizes much of his work. First designed in 1965 but not produced until 1967, Weisdorf’s pendant design remained hugely popular throughout the 1970s. Executed in 12 spiraling layers, the flower-like orb of the shade was inspired by traditional Japanese rice paper lamps...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Aluminum, Steel

Stingray Chandelier Brass by 101 Copenhagen
Located in Geneve, CH
Stingray chandelier brass by 101 Copenhagen Designed by Kristian Sofus Hansen & Tommy Hyldahl. Dimensions: L 200 x W 155 x ...
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2010s Danish Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Aluminum, Brass

Vintage Mid Century Acorn Opaline Glass Pendant
Located in Søborg, DK
Vintage mid century acorn opaline shade pendants with new hardware and rewired. New steel monkscap and 60cm hanging chain. New twisted cloth flex with new lamp holder. Grounded. ...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Opaline Glass

Normann Copenhagen Phantom Pendant Lamp by Simon Legald
Located in New York, NY
Materials: Environmental Flame-retardant Resin and Steel Frame. Size & Weight: H: 44 x Ø: 80 cm 4,2 kg The lamp is made by spraying thin threads of flame-retardant resin on a steel frame. Many layers of threads will make the full lampshade, like a silkworm makes its cocoon. Phantom Phantom is a series of voluminous lamps made from a special semi-transparent resin material. The outlines of archetypical chandeliers have served as inspiration for the lamps’ dramatic silhouettes, which in the ivory...
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2010s Danish Chandeliers and Pendants

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Steel

Large AJ Royal Pendants in White by Arne Jacobsen for Louis Poulsen
Located in Voorburg, NL
Set of original large AJ Royal pendants in white by Arne Jacobsen for Louis Poulsen, 1980s. Designed in 1960 by Arne Jacobsen for the SAS Royal Hotel in Copenhagen, the AJ Royal is a...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

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

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Iron, Aluminum

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

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Glass

20th Century Magnificent, Classical Swedish Ceiling Crown, Chandelier
Located in Berlin, DE
Magnificent, classical Swedish ceiling crown, chandelier Polished brass. Curved, star shaped body with teardrop-shaped, faceted glass hangings, starti...
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20th Century Swedish Empire Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal, Brass

Louis Poulsen, Medium Metal Pendant Light by Poul Henningsen
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Louis Poulsen, medium metal pendant light by Poul Henningsen. Size: Width x height x length (mm) 300 x 163 x 300, 0.9 kg Material: Matte lacquered aluminum. Struts: Purple, rolled aluminum...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Poul Henningsen PH 5 Pendant for Louis Poulsen in All Black
Located in Glendale, CA
Poul Henningsen PH 5 pendant for Louis Poulsen in all black. Poul Henningsen introduced his iconic PH 5 pendant light in 1958. Six decades later, the PH 5 remains the bestselling des...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Aluminum

Poul Henningsen PH 5 Pendant for Louis Poulsen in All White
Located in Glendale, CA
Poul Henningsen PH 5 pendant for Louis Poulsen in all white. Poul Henningsen introduced his iconic PH 5 pendant light in 1958. Six decades later, the PH 5 remains the bestselling des...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Aluminum

Louis Poulsen, Pendant 5-Light by Vilhelm Lauritzen
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Louis Poulsen, pendant 5-light by Vilhelm Lauritzen Measures: Width x height x length (mm) 690 x 233 x 690, 8.4 kg 5 shades. Material: Shades: Mouth-blown, 3-layered, polished opa...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Pendant by Louis Poulsen
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pendant by Louis Poulsen. Measures: Width x Height x Length (mm) 283 x 245 x 283, 1,0 kg. Material shade: Powder coated, spun aluminium in white. Suspension type: Pressed aluminiu...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Multi-Lite Pendant, Chrome, White
Located in Berkeley, CA
The Multi-Lite pendant embraces the golden era of Danish design with its characteristic shape of two opposing outside, mobile shades that enable creating a personal installation and ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Chrome

Multi-Lite Pendant, White
Located in Berkeley, CA
The Multi-Lite pendant embraces the golden era of Danish design with its characteristic shape of two opposing outside, mobile shades that enable creating a personal installation and ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Multi-Lite Pendant, Brass
Located in Berkeley, CA
The Multi-Lite pendant embraces the golden era of Danish design with its characteristic shape of two opposing outside, mobile shades that enable creating a personal installation and ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Multi-Lite Pendant, Black
Located in Berkeley, CA
The Multi-Lite pendant embraces the golden era of Danish design with its characteristic shape of two opposing outside, mobile shades that enable creating a personal installation and ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Pair of Midcentury Frimann Pendant Lights with Golden Everlasting Bulbs 'G126'
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Rare pair of Frimann Goldstar pendant lamps manufactured by Philips in the 1970s. Both mounted with original bulbs from the period - claimed to be everlasting. An additional feature ...
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1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

Poul Henningsen PH 5 Brass Pendant for Louis Poulsen
Located in Glendale, CA
Poul Henningsen PH 5 brass pendant for Louis Poulsen. Poul Henningsen introduced his iconic PH 5 pendant light in 1958. To celebrate, Louis Poulsen is puttin...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass, Aluminum

Poul Henningsen PH 5 Pendant for Louis Poulsen in Rose
Located in Glendale, CA
Poul Henningsen PH 5 pendant for Louis Poulsen in rose. Poul Henningsen introduced his iconic PH 5 pendant light in 1958. Six decades later, the PH 5 remains the bestselling design in the Louis Poulsen's portfolio. The PH 5's painted metal shades brilliantly distribute light to create glare–free illumination. Executed in spun aluminium shades...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Aluminum

Poul Henningsen PH 5 Pendant for Louis Poulsen in Orange
Located in Glendale, CA
Poul Henningsen PH 5 pendant for Louis Poulsen in orange. Poul Henningsen introduced his iconic PH 5 pendant light in 1958. Six decades later, the PH 5 remains the bestselling design in the Louis Poulsen's portfolio. The PH 5's painted metal shades brilliantly distribute light to create glare–free illumination. Executed in spun aluminium shades...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Aluminum

3x Uno & Östen Kristiansson Glass Pendant Lamp in Jade Color, Sweden, 1960s
Located in Den Haag, NL
Uno & Östen Kristiansson glass pendant lamp in Jade color by Luxus in Vittsjö Sweden. More same lamps are available, ask for availabilty.
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1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Glass

Ballroom Molecule Black/Green Chandelier Black Base
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Danish design from Design by Us The Ballroom Molecule chandelier features five spheres, available in different translucent hues, they mer...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Ballroom Diamond Cut Clear Glass Pendant
Located in Brooklyn, NY
With attention to the details the original mouthblown glass has been decorated with handmade facets. This gives the lamp a refined and crystal similar appearance. Gold painted edge,...
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2010s Danish Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Blown Glass

Poul Henningsen Blue PH5 Mini Pendants for Louis Poulsen
Located in Glendale, CA
Poul Henningsen blue PH5 mini pendants for Louis Poulsen. Poul Henningsen originally introduced the full-sized PH 5 pendant light in 1958 as a Classi...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Aluminum

Poul Henningson Green PH5 Mini Pendants for Louis Poulsen
Located in Glendale, CA
Poul Henningson green PH5 mini pendants for Louis Poulsen. Poul Henningsen originally introduced the full-sized PH 5 pendant light in 1958 as a Class...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Aluminum

Poul Henningsen PH 4/3 Pendant for Louis Poulsen
Located in Glendale, CA
Poul Henningsen PH 4/3 pendant for Louis Poulsen. Executed in a refined white painted metal frame. The clean look of the white surface offers a bold, understated look. The lamp illum...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Holm Sorensen Brutalist Modern Copper Tiered Pendant, 1960s - Two Items
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Handmade Danish Mid Century Modern Brutalist copper pendants by the versatile and acclaimed Danish designer Svend Aage Holm Sorensen. Manufact...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal, Copper

Poul Henningsen Glass PH 3½-3 Pendant for Louis Poulsen in Black Metallized
Located in Glendale, CA
Poul Henningsen Glass PH 3½-3 Pendant for Louis Poulsen in Black Metallized Executed in white opal glass and choice of brass, chrome or black...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Peter Celsing Large Quantity of Wall Lamps by Falkenbergs Belysning in Sweden
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Large quantity of wall lamps designed by Peter Celsing. Produced by Falkenbergs Belysning in Sweden. Designed in 1966 for Kulturhuset in Stockholm.
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Aluminum

Poul Henningsen PH 5 Pendant for Louis Poulsen in Classic White
Located in Glendale, CA
Poul Henningsen PH 5 Pendant for Louis Poulsen in Classic White. Poul Henningsen introduced his iconic PH 5 pendant light in 1958. Six decades later, the PH 5 remains the bestselling...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Aluminum

Vilhelm Lauritzen 'Radiohus' Pendants for Louis Poulsen
Located in Glendale, CA
Vilhelm Lauritzen VL45 'Radiohus' pendants for Louis Poulsen. Executed in hand blown glossy white opal glass, brushed brass pendant tube, whi...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal, Brass

Poul Henningsen PH 3½-3 Pendants for Louis Poulsen
Located in Glendale, CA
The PH 3½-3 pendants are an addition to the Louis Poulsen PH collection and are based on Poul Henningsen's original drawings from the late 1920s and early 1930s, featuring his renown...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Copper, Aluminum

One of Two Huge Semi Pendal Ceiling Lights by Fog & Mørup
Located in Antwerp, BE
Two 1960s vintage "Semi Pendal" ceiling lights by Claus Bonderup & Torsten Thorup for Fog & Mørup. At 70cm in width it is the largest of this well known and sought after design. Long out of production, this light is in good condition. The exterior is a metal chrome with only one very minor dent, about 0.5 cm in width. The white-enameled inner surface is in equally good condition. It has an extremely long cord for high ceilings or low positioning.Both are original old vintage lights...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal, Chrome

Orrefors Crystal Flush Mount Designed by Carl Fagerlund
Located in Bronx, NY
Very well kept Swedish Orrefors flush mount from the 1970s by Carl Fagerlund, A brass frame with a bottom glass plate hold by a shiny round flat brass disc in the middle surrounded ...
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1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal, Brass

Art Deco alabaster pendant, Sweden 1920/30s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Large beautiful alabaster pendant, Swedish Art Deco. Decorative as well as a soft light source which works in most rooms, perfect for bedrooms and living rooms to give a cozy feel. ...
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1920s Swedish Art Deco Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Alabaster

Orange Verner Panton Flowerpot Pendant Lamp, Louis Poulsen, Denmark, 1969
Located in Vienna, AT
An iconic orange flowerpot pendant light, designed in 1969 by Verner Panton for Louis Pulsen, Denmark. A simple but beautiful ceiling light, consisting of two enameled hemispherical ...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Carl Fagerlund By Orrifors Chandelier 9 Leaves glass Murano
Located in DÉNIA, ES
Carl Fagerlund by Orrifors Chandelier with glass of murano in frosted glass design. Very rare model of glass with a golden brass structure. An iconic lamp of danish design, a unique ...
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1980s Swedish Hollywood Regency Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Art Deco Brass & Opaline Glass Pendant, Sweden 1940s
Located in NUEMBRECHT, NRW
This pendant light was designed and manufactured in Sweden in the 1940s. It features a dark cream / sand colored opaline lampshade and brass hardware. Measurements: Total height 30"...
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1940s Swedish Art Deco Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Swedish Modern Chandelier in Brass and Wood, 1940s
Located in Karlstad, SE
Very elegant Swedish Modern Chandelier, consisting of 5 light sources, supported by brass rods that are connected to a wooden center piece. Each light source is hidden by an original...
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20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Werner Schou Design: L20 Copper Pendant Light with Glass Prism, Danish Origin
Located in Søgne, NO
Elevate your space with the timeless elegance of the L20 Coronell Elektro Copper Pendant Lamp, a quintessential piece of Mid-Century Modern design crafted by the visionary Werner Sch...
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1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal, Copper

Jette Hellerøe for Axella Danish Stoneware Pendant Lamp
Located in New York, NY
Danish brutalist stoneware pendant chandelier hand crafted by Jette Hellerøe, The stoneware is in shades of blue and brown, and features lovely studded texture and open cut out work ...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Pottery

Single Orrefors Crystal Flush Mount Designed by Carl Fagerlund, Sweden, 1970
Located in Bronx, NY
Very well kept Swedish Orrefors flush mount from the 1970s by Carl Fagerlund, A brass frame with a bottom glass plate hold by a shiny round flat brass disc in the middle surrounded b...
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1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal, Brass

Scandinavian Modern Ceiling Light In Brass, Böhlmarks Lampfabrik 1940's
Located in Örebro, SE
Rare Scandinavian Modern ceiling light in brass, model 11773, attributed to Harald Notini, Böhlmarks Lampfabrik 1940’s. Good vintage condition, wear and patina consistent with age an...
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1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Original Multi-Light Pendant by Louis Weisdorf for Lyfa/ 4 available
Located in Long Island City, NY
Louis Weisdorf, b. 1932. Multi-light pendant, brass. Produced by Lyfa, labeled accordingly. Measures: (40 cm). 16" H approximately (45 cm). 18" Existing wiring, we do not guaranty fu...
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1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Aluminum

Scandinavian Modern Etched Glass Ceiling Light, Most Likely Glössner ca 1940's
Located in Örebro, SE
Absolutely stunning 1940s Swedish etched glass ceiling light. Chipped edge glass etched with a dancing lady and stars. Most likely made by Glössner. Good vintage condition, wear and...
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1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

1950s Swedish Brass With Beech Five Arm Chandelier With Frosted Art Glass Shades
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
Swedish Chandelier made of brass and beech attributed to Hans Bergstrom For ASEA Sweden. Each arm has a beautiful frosted art glass shade with golden details / arrows. Five screw fit...
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1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Swedish Designer, Chandelier, Brass, Rattan, Wood, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass, wood and rattan chandelier designed and produced in Sweden, 1940s. Dimensions of canopy (inches): 2.5” H x 3.75” Diameter Socket takes standard E-26 bulbs. 5 sockets.There ...
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1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Set of 3 Brass Lights by Holger Johansson, Sweden, 1970s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Set of 3 available, listed price is for one (1) lamp. Designed by Holger Johansson and produced in Sweden by his own company Westal, 1970s.      
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1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Brass and Opal Glass Pendant Ceiling Lamp by ASEA, Sweden 1950s
By ASEA
Located in Utrecht, NL
The Swedish company ASEA has been around since the early 1900s, and are known for producing high-quality lighting fixtures for residential and commercial spaces. ASEA often collabora...
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1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Opal, Brass

Set of 3 Brass Lights by Holger Johansson, Sweden, 1970s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Set of 3 available, listed price is for one (1) lamp. Designed by Holger Johansson and produced in Sweden by his own company Westal, 1970s. Please note: The height can be extended o...
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1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Set of 8 Hans-Agne Jakobsson Brass Pendants, 1960s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Model T-724 M. Listed price is for a single. Produced by Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Markaryd, Sweden, 1960s. Very good condition, height is adjustable according to your preferences.
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

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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