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Chandeliers and Pendants For Sale
Rare Antique Arts & Crafts Glass with Embossed Copper Pendant Light w. Swans
Located in Lisse, NL
Rare Arts & Crafts Pendant Lamp with Embossed Swans and Water Lilies – Copper & Glass, circa 1920
With early 20th-century lighting being one of our specialties, discovering this rar...
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Early 20th Century European Arts and Crafts Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass, Copper
Brass Chandelier by Rupert Nikoll
Located in München, DE
Stunningly beautiful chandelier from the 1950s.
Lovingly designed by Rupert Nikoll.
It creates a very cozy light.
Manufacturer: Rupert Nikoll
Condition:
Very good vintage conditio...
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1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Joe 640 Pendant Light Classic Modern Tailored Minimal Handmade by Wende Reid
By Wende Reid
Located in Chatswood, NSW
This classic, minimal, tailored, Joe Pendant Light is inspired by menswear reminiscent of 1940s style and the early simplicity of Art Deco. Available also as a flush mount, the clean...
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21st Century and Contemporary Australian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Art Deco Pendant in Brass, Birch & Opaline Glass, PSO Finalnd 1940s
Located in Helsinki, FI
A beautiful example of Finnish art deco craftsmanship. A beautiful piece with stained birch, cast brass, and blown glass shades. The rod has a string wrap as typical with the lamps o...
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1940s Finnish Art Deco Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Brass Chandelier
Located in München, DE
Exceptionally beautiful and stylish chandelier from the 1950s.
Very decorative and of high quality.
Wonderful design and an asset to any home.
Condition:
Very good vintage conditio...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
$2,255
Hans Bergström Brass And Wood Chandelier, circa 1950
By ASEA, Hans Bergström
Located in Vienna, AT
Delightful Swedish brass and wood chandelier, attributed to Hans Bergström for ASEA Belysning. Carved elm wood centerpiece with brass leaves decoration on top, and five ribbed brass ...
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1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
$4,154 / item
1980s Venini Chrome Chandelier With 91 Clear Triedri Murano Crystals Italy
By Venini
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
Murano Venini chandelier featuring 91 clear Murano Triedri glass prisms arranged in cascading tiers. The elegant, geometric design showcases the exceptional craftsmanship of Murano g...
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1980s Italian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Murano Glass
$2,734 Sale Price
20% Off
French Yellow Opaline Glass Brass Pendant Lights
Located in Amsterdam, NL
French yellow opaline glass industrial pendant.
Weight 0.75 kg / 1.7 lb
Priced per individual item. All lamps have been made suitable by international standards for incandescent li...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Arts & Crafts Era Venetian Pendant Light of Mouthblown Glass into an Iron Frame
Located in Lisse, NL
Stylish, good size and excellent condition hallway pendant from Venice.
Every now and then, we come across a piece that feels less like a discovery and more like a gift. This Veneti...
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Early 20th Century Italian Arts and Crafts Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass, Iron, Wire
Timeless Antique Alabaster Pendant Light with Unique Natural Veining, Ø 17.1 "
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 European Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Alabaster, Brass, Wire, Bronze
Pink Seguso Raspberry Pendant Lamp in Cage Murano Glass, 1950s
By Seguso
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A vibrant, playful and intense pink 'raspberry' in the shape of this rather decadent pendant light in cage hand-blown Murano Glass. It was made in the workshop of Seguso in Venice ci...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
$1,305 Sale Price
20% Off
Vintage 1970s Murano glass chandelier designed by Toni Zuccheri for Veart
By Toni Zuccheri, VeArt
Located in None, IT
Chandelier consisting of four Murano glass cubes, design Toni Zuccheri for Veart, 1970s.
CONDITION:
In good, working condition, may show signs of wear given by time.
SIZING:
Heigh...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
$1,296 Sale Price
35% Off
Mid Century Green Petals Murano chandelier
By Mazzega
Located in Dallas, TX
Mid century modern five-tier Green Murano glass chandelier, by Mazzega Italy 1970s.
The Vintage Murano chandelier is made of delicate handmade light green glasses, and a chrome frame...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Chrome
Large Murano Glass Chandelier Italy 1980s
By Mazzega
Located in Dallas, TX
Mid-Century Modern Murano glass chandelier attributed to Mazzega, Italy, 1980s.
Large Vintage translucent and textured Murano glass chandelier, with gold-plated frame, canopy and cha...
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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Gold Plate
$7,950 / item
Finnish Design Chandelier in Brass, Teak and Glass, Finland 1970s
By Valinte Oy
Located in Helsinki, FI
A beautiful and delicate Finnish mid-century ceiling lamp attributed to Valinte, circa the 1970s. As one of the leading lighting manufacturers in Finland, Valinte was known for its h...
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1970s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass
Josef Hurka, Pendant Light, Copper, Glass, Czech Republic, 1950s
By Josef Hurka
Located in High Point, NC
A copper and opaline glass pendant light designed by Josef Hurka and produced by Napoko, Czech Republic, c. 1950s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 17.0"H x 21.0"W x 21.0"D
Stem Length...
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1950s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Copper
Mid-Century Rare Large Pendant Le Klint Style, Denmark, 1970s
By Le Klint, Kaare Klint
Located in Praha, CZ
- very nice style of lighting
- rare type
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1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Plastic
French Designer, Pendant Light, Iron, Glass, France, 1980s
Located in High Point, NC
A white and verdigris-painted metal and opaline glass pendant light designed and produced in France, c. 1980s.
Wear consistent with age and use
Overall Dimensions (inches): 31.5" H...
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1980s French Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Iron
Traumhafte große Florentiner Deckenleuchte 6-flammig aus Metall 1970s
By Hans Kögl
Located in Aachen, DE
Selten große und üppige Florentiner Deckenleuchte mit reichem Prismenbesatz aus den 70er Jahren, Herkunft wohl Italien.
Unbeschädigt, sofort hängbar.
6-flammig (E14), Durchmesser ca...
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1970s Italian Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Pink Blown Glass Light Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
Circa 1930's French blown glass light fixture with pink globes.
Measurements:
Min. drop: 30"
Diameter: 19"
Category
1930s French Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Blown Glass
Mid-Century Modern Style Silk and Crystal Glass Umbrella Chandelier, Re-Edition
By Woka Lamps
Located in Vienna, AT
Different colours available
Most components according to the UL regulations, with an additional charge we will UL-list and label our fixtures.
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2010s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Charming Pink Amethyst and Gold Amber Murano Chandelier
Located in Rome, IT
Realized in pure pink amethyst color Murano glass consists of 16 delicious hand blown leaves.
The structure is gilt-metal. Five E27 lights spread a magical light.
Available 3 items....
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1990s Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Glass
Scandinavian glass pendant lamp Löken, Helge Zimdal, Falkenberg, Sweden 1960s
Located in Forserum, SE
Pendant lamp Löken, Swedish for “The Onion”, designed by Swedish architect Helge Zimdal for the manufacturer Falkenbergs Belysning in the 1960s. In contrast to the common brass versi...
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Steel
1970s Chandelier Sputnik by Goffredo Reggiani in Chrome, Made in Italy
Located in Milano, IT
1970s Gorgeous space age chandelier Sputnik by Goffredo Reggiani in chrome with twenty lights. Made in Italy (light bulbs are included)
This chandelier is a true sculpture, it works...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Chrome
Gaia Trittico, Set of 3 Murano Black Mezza Filigrana Tessuto glass sphere.
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
The Gaia collection consists of lighting spheres that bring back the classic Mid-century Murano pattern called Mezza Filigrana. It provides flexibility, allowing for a variety of gro...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Outburst Black Chandelier - Boca do Lobo
Located in Rio Tinto, PT
The Outburst Chandelier is a masterpiece born from the collaboration between Boca do Lobo and Koket, merging contemporary artistry with an opulent design language. This striking susp...
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2010s Portuguese Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Marble, Gold Plate, Brass
$17,630,000 / item
Swedish Art Deco Chandelier, 1930s
Located in Vienna, AT
Five-arm Swedish Grace brass chandelier from the 1930s. Sand-colored painted globe centerpiece with small glass globes and fabric trimmings and richly decorated brass arms. Nice orig...
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1930s Swedish Art Deco Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Floral Brass Ceiling Lamp Model ER 85/6, Itsu Finland 1950s
By Itsu
Located in Helsinki, FI
A stunning and delicate Finnish mid-century floral ceiling lamp by Itsu, one of the leading lighting manufacturers in Finland. The lamp is in beautiful condition with original opalin...
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1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
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
Materials
Brass
Amazing Large Glo-Ball S2 Pendant Lamp by Jasper Morrison for Flos
Located in München, DE
Very beautiful and large opal glass pendant lamp by Jasper Morrison for Flor.
Exceptional design and a real eye-catcher for every room.
The lighting effect of the lamp is extremely b...
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2010s Italian Space Age Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
'Filigrana' S3 Ellipse Lamp in Black and Opal Blown Glass for Established & Sons
Located in Glendale, CA
'Filigrana' S3 Ellipse Lamp in Black and Opal Blown Glass for Established & Sons
The iconic Filigrana collection, created by former Established & Sons Creative Director Sebastian Wr...
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21st Century and Contemporary Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Blown Glass, Acrylic
Alhambra 1A Clear Glass with Silver Patina, Granada Collection
By L'Aviva Home
Located in New York, NY
These glass lanterns are made in a generations-old workshop in Granada, Spain. Each pendant light is hand forged, and reflects the influence of Moorish design that can be observed th...
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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Moorish Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Glass
Brass Chain Pendant Murano Glass by Aldo Nason for Mazzega Italy, 1970s
By Mazzega, Aldo Nason
Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR
Mid-Century Modern Space Age vintage original Brass version of chain chandelier ceiling pendant light lighting lamp by Aldo Nason for the manufacture Mazzega. Blown bubble Murano gla...
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1970s Italian Space Age Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Orbital Six Arms Balanced Italian Brass Customizable Chandelier
By Stilnovo
Located in Bochum, NRW
Add a sculptural statement to your space with this exceptional mid-century modern style chandelier, designed to infuse sophistication and bold geometry into any interior. Featuring a...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Art Deco Glass, Brass & Fabric Pendant, Sweden 1930s
Located in NUEMBRECHT, NRW
Elegant Swedish Grace era Pendant, 1930s to 1940s.
This 1930s Swedish pendant lamp is a refined example of Art Deco or early modernist design, characterized by a harmonious combinat...
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1930s Swedish Art Deco Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Pair of Glass Pendants by Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors, 1960s
Located in Rijssen, NL
These green scandinavian glass pendant lamps were produced in the 1960s by the iconic firm of Orrefors and designed by Carl Fagerlund. The outer glass has a light green hue, the inne...
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Large Chandelier Inverted Dome Stain Glass Arts and Crafts
Located in Miami, FL
A large inverted dome ceiling fixture. Done in stain glass with bronze mounting and chains. The chandelier is very graceful and elegant.
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1950s American Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Bronze
Set of 3 Mid-Century Hans-Agne Jakobsson Pendant Lights, Sweden, 1960s
Located in London, GB
For sale is a stunning set of 3 brass & glass pendant lights designed by Hans-Agne Jakobsson for AB Markaryd of Sweden, and dating from the 1960s.
Rare and exceptionally stylish, th...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
The Lob One-of-a-kind Art Chandelier - matt black Murano Glass by Multiforme
Located in Trebaseleghe, IT
Multiforme introduces a new art-design chandelier that fuses disruptive, nature-inspired aesthetics, exceptional handcrafted Murano craftsmanship, exclusive, one-of-a-kind presence, ...
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2010s Italian Other Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Art Glass, Murano Glass, Blown Glass
Vintage Baroque Style Opaline Murano Chandelier Manner of Giuseppe Briati
By Giuseppe Briati
Located in Chicago, IL
This vintage baroque-style handcrafted gold-infused opaline Murano chandelier has five arms with leaf-trimmed bobeches. The milky opaline glass veers towards a light blue color with ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Baroque Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Murano Glass
Hollywood Regency Style Gilt Metal and White Glass Floral Leaf Pendant Light
By Hans Kögl
Located in Barntrup, DE
Hollywood Regency Style Gilt Metal and White Glass Floral Leaf Pendant Light by Hans Kögl, 1960s.
A beautiful Hollywood Regency-style pendant light, designed by Hans Kögl, Germany, ...
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1960s German Hollywood Regency Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Large & Stylish Design White Veins Art Deco Alabaster Pendant Light / Chandelier
Located in Lisse, NL
Large size and great design, hand carved, antique alabaster three-light chandelier.
Thanks to its deep shade and beautiful Art Deco design this timeless alabaster chandelier will lo...
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Early 20th Century Italian Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Alabaster, Brass, Bronze
Achille Castiglioni Mid-Century Beige Round "Cocoon" Pendant, Italy 1960s
Located in Roma, IT
Wonderful mid-century "cocoon" pendant with a gorgeous beige even patina. This charming cocoon lamp was designed by Achille Castiglioni in Italy in the 1960s.
In spectacular conditi...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Steel
Hans Agne Jakobsson Blue and White Opal Pendant, 1950s, Sweden
Located in Antwerp, BE
Beautiful rare type pendant in cobalt blue glass mouth blown and opal white glass shade inside with brass accent.
In original good condition ,new rewired for US conditions.
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass
French Reeded Pink Coloured Glass & Brass Pendant Lamps
Located in Amsterdam, NL
French pink colored glass pendant lamp with brass top
Weight : 0.70 kg / 1.5 lb
Priced per individual item. All lamps have been made suitable by international standards for incande...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Lorentzons, Pendant Light, Fabric, Norway, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A yellow embroidery string fabric pendant light produced by Lorentzons, Norway, c. 1960s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 38.25"H x 16.0"D
Stem Length (inches): 24.75"
Dimensions of ...
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1960s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Fabric
Petite Italian Roses Three-Light Tole Chandelier Gilded Metal, European, 1960s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A Hollywood Regency midcentury gilt tole roses chandelier, the fixture requires three European E14 candelabra bulbs, each bulb up to 40 watts. This light has a beautiful patina and g...
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1960s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Monumental Antique French 24 lights Chandelier in Gilt Bronze and Crystal
Located in Casteren, NL
A grand and richly decorated French chandelier, crafted around 1880. This impressive piece is a fine example of late 19th-century French lighting design, where technical sophisticati...
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Late 19th Century French Empire Antique Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Gold Plate, Bronze
$11,869 Sale Price
20% Off
3-Light Banci Firenze Ceiling or Wall Light, Red and Custard, 1960s Italy
Located in Andernach, DE
Leafed and floral flush ceiling or wall light, Banci Studios, Firenze, 1960s.
The center of this impressive Italian made lamp is formed by a rose, leading into oak or artichoke folia...
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18th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Antique Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
'Filigrana' S2 Cylinder Lamp in Black & Opal Blown Glass for Established & Sons
Located in Glendale, CA
'Filigrana' S2 Cylinder Lamp in Black & Opal Blown Glass for Established & Sons
The iconic Filigrana collection, created by former Established & Sons Creative Director Sebastian Wro...
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21st Century and Contemporary Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Blown Glass, Acrylic
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
Materials
Rope, Glass
Single-Pendant Chainmail Droplet Sculptural Chandelier 80 cm
By Panorammma
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
Single Pendant Chainmail Droplet Sculptural Chandelier is a beautiful hand made light piece. A chainmail web hugs the lamp’s canopy, as the knit gets tighter the chainmail envelopes ...
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2010s Mexican Post-Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Steel
Louis Sognot Bamboo and Rattan Chandelier Mid-Century Modern 1960, France
By Louis Sognot
Located in Camblanes et Meynac, FR
Louis Sognot Bamboo and Rattan Chandelier Mid-Century Modern 1960, France
Very nice pendant light by the French designer Louis Sognot. It is very well made. The artist has created m...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Cotton, Bamboo, Rattan
Mid-Century Sputnik Italian chandelier
By Mazzega
Located in Budapest, HU
Sputnik space age Italian vintage crystal chandelier made by 51 multicolored glasses in a burnished brass metal frame. Elegant lighting object.
Period: late XX century
Dimensions: 39...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Murano Glass
$1,661 / item
Lennox Branching Leaf Chandelier in Tobacco
Located in Dallas, TX
With a classic shape modified with a more contemporary silhouette, the Lennox Chandelier offers a timeless look that will move effortlessly from room to room. A variety of forged lea...
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2010s American Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Iron
$16,200 / item
Venini Murano Glass Chandelier Brass Structure and Drops 1970
By Venini
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Delightful and distinctive chandelier structure In Brass large Murano glass drops.
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
$1,638 Sale Price
40% Off
Wrought Iron Spanish Gallon Sailing Ship Six-Light Chandelier, Vintage 1960s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Beautiful impressive silver color wrought iron six-light chandelier represents a beautiful Spanish galleon with three masts and sailing ship details such as sails, ropes, anchor, fla...
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Wrought Iron
Unique Arts & Crafts Copper & Amber Glass Entry Hall Pendant Light / Lantern
Located in Lisse, NL
All-handcrafted Dutch Arts & Crafts entry hall pendant light / lantern, early 20th Century.
Bring a warm, atmospheric glow to any space with this stunning Arts & Crafts period lante...
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Early 20th Century Dutch Arts and Crafts Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass, Wire, Copper
ASEA, Chandelier, Brass, Oak, Fabric, Sweden, 1950s
By ASEA
Located in High Point, NC
An oak, brass and white fabric chandelier designed and produced by ASEA, Sweden, c. 1950s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 25.0"H x 20.0"W x 20.0"D
Stem Length (inches): 10.0"
Dimens...
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1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Pendant light T-510 in Pinewood by Hans-Agne Jakobsson for AB Markaryd, 1960s
Located in Vorst, BE
Pine veneer pendant lamp model T-510 by Hans-Agne Jakobsson. Manufactured by AB Ellysett in Sweden.
The lamp is composed by pine veneer stripes, bent in a ring form and fixed onto a...
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Late 20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Pine
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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