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Chandeliers and Pendants For Sale
French Designer, Pendant Light, Glass, Rope, Brass, France, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A glass, brown rope and brass pendant light designed and produced in France, c. 1930s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 27.0"H x 8.0"W x 8.0"D Stem Length (inches): 17.75" Dimensions ...
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1930s French Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Douglas Mont Pair of 'In The Air' 6 Chandeliers by DCW Editions Paris
Located in Tilburg, NL
Douglas Mont 'In The Air' Pair of 6 Chandeliers by DCW Editions Paris, France. New, current production. A chandelier from space With its UFO-like lights, the chandelier In the Air ...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Scandinavian Midcentury Modern Cascade Lamp with Teak Accents, 1950s
Located in Antwerp, BE
A beautiful set of three cascading opaline shades connected to a teak wooden designed structure a typical fifties Scandinavian design to create a warm light accent in your home.
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Opaline Glass, Teak

Swedish Designer, Chandelier, Brass, Fabric, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and white fabric chandelier designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1950s. The brass stem presents with very light oxidation. Overall Dimensions (inches): 25” H x 26” Diameter ...
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1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Huge 27" Ø Timeless Antique Alabaster Pendant Chandelier with Alabaster Canopy
Located in Lisse, NL
* Kindly note that we arrange the shipping ourselves to ensure a smooth, secure, and reliable delivery. This allows us to provide the best possible service and care for your purchase...
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Early 20th Century Swiss Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

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Alabaster, Metal, Brass, Wire, Bronze

Orbital Six Arms Balanced Italian Brass and Lacquer Customizable Chandelier
Located in Bochum, NRW
Important architectural ceiling lamp with six lights. Six adjustable arms made of brass, each ending with a painted metal shade holding one light, beginning with a sphere of the same...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Aluminum, Brass

Mid-Century Wooden Pendant Lamp by Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Sweden, 1960s
Located in Hagenbach, DE
This wooden pendant lamp by Hans-Agne Jakobsson, crafted in the 1960s, creates a very natural and inviting atmosphere, making any space feel warm and cozy. Meticulously crafted from ...
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1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Wood, Teak

SEGUSO - Chandelier Murano Glass . ITALY 1950
Located in Milano, IT
ECCEZIONALE LAMPADARIO SEGUSO IN VETRO DI MURANO DEL 1950 PROVENIENTE DA UNA VILLA DI COMO IN LAGO DI COMO....i
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Murano Glass

Pink and Clear Large Murano Glass Tronchi Chandelier or Ceiling Light
Located in Rome, IT
This striking chandelier is composed by 110 pink and clear color Murano glass 'Tronchi' by 20 cm high. 13 E 27 light bulbs.\ 4W Measures: Height without chain diameter ( cm 70 ) 2...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Blown Glass

French Art Nouveau Green Vaseline Glass Pendant Light with Brass Chain, ca 1920
Located in Barntrup, DE
French Art Nouveau green vaseline glass pendant light with an ornate brass chain, circa 1920. An elegant French Art Nouveau pendant light, circa 1920, features a handblown vaseline g...
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1920s French Art Nouveau Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

French Art Deco Pendant Chandelier Signed Sabino (Pair Available)
Located in Long Island City, NY
A stunning and rare French Art Deco chandelier created by the glass master French artist "Marius Ernest Sabino" In great condition. The chandelier features four cubic clear frosted g...
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

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Bronze

Art Deco Marbled Cream Opaline & Bronze Pendant with Tassel, Germany 1920s 1930s
Located in NUEMBRECHT, NRW
This elegant Art Deco pendant was designed and manufactured in Germany during the Bauhaus Period in the 1920s to 1930s. It features a dark cream / sand colored opaline glass lampsha...
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1930s German Art Deco Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Grande plafoniera con pendagli vetro di Murano ispirato al mid-century italiano
Located in Trebaseleghe, IT
Grande lampadario plafoniera con pendagli in vetro di Murano ispirato al mid-century italiano Direttamente dalla fonte: Non siamo semplici rivenditori, ma produttori diretti! Situat...
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2010s Italian Other Chandeliers and Pendants

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Blown Glass

Hand Crafted Solitaire 01 Pendant, Ø80cm/31.5in
Located in London, London
SIMPLE SHADE collection is the essence of a shade. One simple design with transformative properties in singular and multiple forms. Using Japanese philosophy to mindfully design spac...
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21st Century and Contemporary British Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Several Hand Blown Gold Glass Pedant Light by Doria, Germany, 1970s
Located in Rijssen, NL
Several Large glass and brass ceiling lights from the 1970s of the factory Doria Leuchten, Germany, Europe. The lamp has a wonderful heavy quality clear glass globe shade with a bras...
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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Chrome and Opal Glass Pendant Lamp by P.G. Crippa for Lumi, Italy, 1960s
Located in Hagenbach, DE
This elegant Italian ceiling lamp by Pia Guidetti Crippa for Lumi from the 1960s is a stunning example of mid-century modern design. The centerpiece is a beautifully crafted opaline ...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Baroque Chandelier Crystal Empire Brass Sac a Pearl Lustre Ceiling Antique
Located in Berlin, DE
We present an exquisite Art Nouveau brass chandelier – a true rarity and an antique gem. This vintage chandelier was lovingly and expertly restored in Berlin, and its electrical wiri...
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1920s Italian Baroque Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal, Brass

Art Nouveau Old Bronze Hector Guimard Chandelier
Located in Rebais, FR
Art Nouveau chandelier from Hector Guimard. Old bronze with finish and amber glasses.
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21st Century and Contemporary French Art Nouveau Chandeliers and Pendants

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Bronze

Josef Hoffmann and the Wiener Werkstaette Fabric Department Pendant, Re-Edition
Located in Vienna, AT
A simple but sensational fixture, designed by Josef Hoffmann, for the fabric department of the Wiener Werkstaette on Kaerntnerstrasse in Vienna. Styl...
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2010s Austrian Jugendstil Chandeliers and Pendants

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Silk

Meryl Streep, Pink Murano pendant Flowers Chandelier, 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Pretty Murano chandelier with pink and transparent with altenate crystals flowers in the style of Venini's La Cascata. circa 1970s period. The chandelier consists of four rounds of...
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1970s European Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Murano Glass

Small Mint & Timeless Art Deco White Alabaster Pendant Chandelier & Brass Canopy
Located in Lisse, NL
Small and truly timeless Art Deco chandelier that will never fail to impress. With early 20th century lighting as one of our specialties, finding an exce...
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Early 20th Century European Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

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Alabaster, Brass, Bronze

Mid-century Modern Italian Murano Glass and Brass Palmette Chandelier
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Large mid-century Murano glass palmette chandelier, Barovier and Toso style, Italy 1990s. The chandelier consists of a gold and brass painted metal frame, green and clear Murano glas...
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1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Industrial Aluminium Hanging Tube Light, 1970s
Located in Kojetice, CZ
This industrial tube light was made in former Czechoslovakia during the 1970s. These lights were used in Czechoslovak trains called “PANTOGRAF” .It is made of an aluminium, an iron j...
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1970s Czech Industrial Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Aluminum, Iron

Poul Henningsen 'PH 5' Pendant for Louis Poulsen in Monochrome Pale Blush
Located in Glendale, CA
Poul Henningsen 'PH 5' Pendant for Louis Poulsen in Monochrome Pale Blush Poul Henningsen introduced his iconic 'PH 5' pendant light in 1958. Six decades later, the 'PH 5' remains t...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Aluminum, Steel

Empire Brass Sac a Pearl Chandelier Crystal Lustre Ceiling Antique
Located in Berlin, DE
Original antique chandelier, wiring and sockets completely renewed. Crystal hand-knotted. Dimensions: Height with chain 115 cm, height without chain 95 cm, diameter 53 cm, weight (a...
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1930s Italian Baroque Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal, Brass

Gaia, Murano White and Black Mezza Filigrana glass sphere, Piattelli Design
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
The Gaia collection introduces a contemporary take on lighting, showcasing glass spheres that breathe new life into the classic Mid-century Murano Mezza Filigrana technique. It provi...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Tenfold Pendant 3TA 24inch, Polished Nickel, Brutalist, Geometric Ceiling Light
Located in Brooklyn, NY
TENFOLD PENDANT 3TA 18inch, Polished Nickel by Luft Tanaka Studio Composed of interlocking mirror polished sheetmetal panels, the Tenfold Series is inspired by brutalism and the arc...
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2010s American Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Aluminum, Brass, Steel

Mid-Century Pendant Light attributted to Temde
Located in Berlin, DE
Striking mid-century pendant lamp by Temde Leuchten . Featuring a bold cylindrical shade constructed from woven natural fabric and sculptural teak slats in a geometric grid, this pie...
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1960s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Wood

Brass Chandelier
Located in München, DE
Extremely beautiful and rare Sputnik chandelier from the 1960s. The 10 special lampshades spread a pleasant light. The lamp has a very high quality finish. Very contemporary design w...
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

1960 Germany Palwa Sputnik Chandelier Swarovski Crystal & Gilt Brass
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Outstanding mid century Sputnik chandelier made of a gilt brass construction with Swarovski crystals. Designed by Christoph Palme. Chandelier illuminates beautifully and offers a lot...
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1960s German Hollywood Regency Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal, Brass, Gold Plate

French Art Deco Lustre Glass Ceiling Pendant Chandelier Degué Manufacture c 1930
Located in Labrit, Landes
Art Deco chandelier or lustre, French Frozen molded glass and brass Geometrical motifs and stylized leaves. 1930 David Guéron was a glass artist and industrialist, founder and owner ...
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

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

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Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Glossy Cream Ceramic Lola Chandelier in Antique Brass 3-Arm 32.5" DIA
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Three antique brass patina arms curve up from a ceramic cluster dish to three tall stoneware ceramic shades in a glossy glaze with a subtle off-white hue...
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2010s American Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Glossy Cream Ceramic Chandelier in Antique Brass 5-Arm 42.5" DIA
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Five antique brass patina arms curve up from a ceramic cluster dish to five tall stoneware ceramic shades in a glossy glaze with a subtle off-white hue. ...
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2010s American Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Robin's Egg Blue Ceramic Lola Chandelier in Antique Brass 3-Arm 32.5" DIA
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Three antique brass patina arms curve up from a ceramic cluster dish to three tall stoneware ceramic shades in a matte glaze with a tinge of blue. With a fixed black walnut orb and tan harness leather accents, this graceful chandelier has the capability of being installed on a flat or sloped ceiling. With a 32.5” diameter, the three-arm Lola Chandelier...
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2010s American Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Robin's Egg Blue Ceramic Chandelier in Antique Brass 5-Arm 42.5" DIA
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Five antique brass patina arms curve up from a ceramic cluster dish to three tall stoneware ceramic shades in Robin's Egg, a matte glaze with a tinge of blue. With a fixed black walnut orb and tan harness leather accents, this graceful chandelier has the capability of being installed on a flat or sloped ceiling. With a 42.5” diameter, the five-arm Lola Chandelier...
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2010s American Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Rust Iron French Vintage Industrial Pendant Lights
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Small French rust iron industrial pendant 2 meter black cotton flex 2 conductors Weight 0.60 kg / 1.3 lb Priced per individual item. All lamps have been made suitable by inter...
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Mid-20th Century French Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

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Iron

Grande lampadario con pendagli vetro di Murano ispirato al mid-century italiano
Located in Trebaseleghe, IT
Grande lampadario con pendagli vetro di Murano ispirato al mid-century italiano Direttamente dalla fonte: Non siamo semplici rivenditori, ma produttori diretti! Situate vicino a Ven...
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2010s Italian Other Chandeliers and Pendants

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Blown Glass

Venini Chandelier MURANO GLASS Brass iron 1940 Italy
Located in Milano, IT
EXCEPTIONAL 1940S VENINI CHANDELIER IN MURANO GLASS IRON AND BRASS STRUCTURE PUBLISHED ON VENINI BOOKS IN EXCELLENT CONDITION...FROM A VILLA IN SARDINIA..... production year 1940.
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1940s Other Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Murano Glass

Murano Sputnik MultiColor Art Glass and Brass Chandelier and Pendant, 2020
Located in Rome, IT
A fantastic multi-colored sputnik, smoked brown yellow ochre blue, with a surprising design and its reduced height, which allows it to adapt to both high and low ceilings. Very elega...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Optima 7 pendant Design by Hans Due for Fog & Morup Dänemark
Located in Krefeld, DE
Very nice grey, white & red colored Optima pendant Design by Hans Hans Due in 1970s and manufactured by Fog & Mørup Denmark. The insides of the lower s...
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1980s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Industrial Green Enamel Factory Pendant Lamp, 1960s
Located in Kojetice, CZ
Industrial green enamel factory pendant light made in United Kingdom during the 1960s. White enamel inside the shade. Brass top. The socket requires B22 light bulbs. New wire. The we...
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Mid-20th Century British Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass, Enamel, Iron

Vintage blue Murano pendant lamp by Stilnovo, Italy 1950s
Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI
Vintage blue murano ball pendant lamp by Stilnovo made in Italy in the 1950s. Stilnovo manufacture from Italy, founded in 1946, is a beacon in post-World War II Italian design, left ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Murano Glass

'Tekio Circular P4' Pendant Lamp in Japanese Washi Paper for Santa & Cole
Located in Glendale, CA
'Tekio Circular P4' pendant lamp in Japanese Washi paper for Santa & Cole Founded in 1985 in Barcelona, Santa & Cole produces iconic pieces by such luminaries as llmari Tapiovaara, ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Matching Pair of One Piece Holophane Pendents
Located in Peekskill, NY
This is a nice matching pair of explosion proof holophane pendents. The combination of different prismatic patterns in the glass give the shade an interesting look. They are 11 inche...
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Mid-20th Century American Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

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Glass

Modernist Pagoda Style Disc Chandelier in Chrome & Hand Blown Murano Topaz Glass
Located in New York, NY
This elegant chandelier was realized in Murano, Italy- the island off the coast of Venice renowned for centuries for their superlative glass production. It features a pagoda style bo...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Chrome

Scandinavian Functionalist Flush Mount Ceiling Light, 1950s
Located in Oslo, NO
Wonderful, decorative and large ceiling light in opaline glass with chrome metal base. Designed and made in Norway from ca 1950s first half. The lamp is fully working and in good vin...
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1950s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Chrome

Pendant Light Chandelier 'Gavotte' by J.T. Kalmar, Brass Parchment Shades, 1960s
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A fantastic pendant light model 'Gavotte' no. '3762/M 6' by J.T. Kalmar, Vienna, Austria, manufactured in midcentury, ca. 1960 (late 1950s or early 1960s). Parchment lampshades hang ...
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1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Rigadin Chandelier 5 Arms encased Ivory Murano Glass Edgar by Multiforme
Located in Trebaseleghe, IT
Edgar chandelier, 5 lights, Ivory encased rigadin Murano glass by Multiforme Edgar Murano glass chandelier is one of those chandeliers in our collections that stands out thanks to it...
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2010s Italian Other Chandeliers and Pendants

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Blown Glass

Amazing Murano glass Candelier - 185 polyhedra white alabaster
Located in Gaiarine Frazione Francenigo (TV), IT
Elegant Italian pendant light made from 185 withe alabaster Murano glasses "poliedri." Structure in gold and brass colored metal. The alabaster technique created in Venetian glasswor...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Blown Glass

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

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Blown Glass

Orbitale chandelier with 3 rotating arms on the new Giacometti style finish.
By Silvio Piattelli, Diego Giacometti
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
This new finish adds a unique textured look to the Orbitale collection. It is a thick, handmade plaster finish called the Giacometti finish, used by Diego and Alberto on some of their works. I added hand-applied gold leaf inside the shades to create a warm contrast for the chandelier. Finding the right technical solutions for a rotating chandelier...
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21st Century and Contemporary Chandeliers and Pendants

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Gold, Brass

Lovely Large Brass Mid Century Modern Sputnik Lamp, Austrian, 1950s
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Executed in brass and metal. The lamp needs 18 x E14 / E15 Edison screw fit bulb, is wired, in working condition and runs both on 110 / 230 volt. Our lamps are checked, cleaned and ...
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1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal, Brass

Simplicissimus Murano Chandelier 6 arms Blush Pink Glass by Multiforme
Located in Trebaseleghe, IT
Simplicissimus 360 chandelier, 6 lights, Blush Pink artistic glass by Multiforme This collection in Murano glass is characterized by superb simplicity. It is the result of a research...
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2010s Italian Other Chandeliers and Pendants

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Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Large Danish Flying Saucer Pendant Lamp in Stiped Plastic by LB Lyskær, 1970s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A large (52 cm in diameter) flying saucer hanging light in striped white and clear acrylic. It has a beautiful weightless appearance due to its organic lines and delicate color compo...
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1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Acrylic

Copper Pendant Light by Jo Hammerborg for Fog & Morup, 1960s, Denmark
Located in Værløse, DK
A Danish Classic by Jo Hammerborg. A warm light for a beautiful home. * A copper ceiling pendant * Designer: Jo Hammerborg * Model: Ultra * Manufacturer: Fog & Mørup * Year: 1963 ...
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1960s Danish Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal, Copper

Magnificent Dutch Arts & Crafts Brass & Round Glass Hall Lantern / Pendant Light
Located in Lisse, NL
Perfect size Antique, Arts and Crafts hallway pendant with 12 curved art glass panels. If you are looking for a stylish and quality crafted antique lantern to grace your entry hall,...
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Early 20th Century Dutch Arts and Crafts Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Rust Iron Vintage Industrial Factory Pendant Lights
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Factory hanging light Rust iron shade 2 meter Black cotton wire. Weight: 0.70 kg / 1.5 lb Priced per individual item. All lamps have been made suitable by international stand...
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Mid-20th Century Hungarian Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

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Iron

French Designer, Pendant Light, Glass, Rope, France, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
An alabaster-colored glass and beige rope pendant light designed and produced in France, c. 1930s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 23.0"H x 15.5"W x 15.5"D Stem Length (inches): 18.0"...
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1930s French Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Rope, Glass

An ART NOUVEAU Chandelier CEILING FIXTURE by HECTOR GUIMARD, France 1900-1960
Located in PARIS, FR
A spectacular and elegant chandelier made of glass tassels by Hector Guimard, France 1900. Art-Nouveau, Art-Déco, Néo-Classique, Shabby-Chic; structure or crown in golden bronze, fluid lines and motifs, tassels forming rods and glass perles enhanced with 3 amber glasses surrounded by motifs in bronze. This piece seems to be a late possibly post-war edition; authentic and ancient piece, edited certainly in 1950-60, coming from an old mansion in Val de...
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Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Chandeliers and Pendants

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Bronze

Antique and Vintage Chandeliers and Pendant Lights for Sale: Shop Baccarat Chandeliers, Stilnovo Chandeliers and Other Lighting on 1stDibs

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

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

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

Chandeliers have evolved over time, but their classic elegance has remained unchanged.

Not only will the right chandelier prove impressive in a given room, but it can also offer a certain sense of practicality. These fixtures can easily illuminate an entire space, while their elevated position prevents them from creating glare or straining one’s eyes.

Certain materials, like glass, can complement naturally lit settings without stealing the show. Brass, on the other hand, can introduce an alluring, warm glow. While LEDs have earned a bad reputation for their perceived harsh bluish lights and a loss of brightness over their life span, the right design choices can help harness their lighting potential and create the perfect mood. A careful approach to lighting can transform your room into a peaceful and cozy nook, ideal for napping, reading or working.

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

The versatility and variability of these lighting staples mean that, when it comes to finding something like the perfect chandelier, you’ll never be left hanging. From the natural world-inspired designs of the Art Nouveau era to the classic beauty of Paul Ferrante's fixtures, there is a style for every room.

With designs for pendant lights and chandeliers across eras, colors and materials, you’ll never run out of options to explore on 1stDibs — shop a collection today that includes antique Art Deco chandeliers, Stilnovo chandeliers, Baccarat chandeliers and more.

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