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Chandeliers and Pendants For Sale
Style: Scandinavian Modern
Style: Minimalist
Recognized Seller Listings
Ceiling Lamp in Brass by Hans-Agne Jakobsson, 1960's
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Ceiling Lamp in Brass by Hans-Agne Jakobsson, 1960's
Additional Information:
Material: Brass
Style: Mid century, Scandinavian
Ceiling lamps model T-598
Produced by Hans-Agne Jakobss...
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20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Scandinavian Tin and Glass Accent Ceiling Lamp, Scandinavia, 1920s
Located in Utrecht, NL
Lighting is a huge part of Scandinavian design, ranging from the warm, low light of a candle to the bright overhead glow of a ceiling light. This early 20th century ceiling lamp...
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1920s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Tin
Ceiling Lamp in White Metal and Brass Attributed to Lisa Johansson-Pape, 1950’s
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Ceiling Lamp in White lacquered metal and brass Attributed to Lisa Johansson-Pape, 1950’s
Additional Information:
Material: White lacquered metal, brass
Style: Mid century, Scandina...
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20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Holger Johansson Ceiling Lamp Produced by Westal in Sweden
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Ceiling lamp designed by Holger Johansson. Produced by Westal in Sweden.
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Hans-Agne Jakobsson Ceiling Lamp T-434/24 by Hans-Agne Jakobsson AB in Markaryd
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare and early ceiling lamp model T-434/24 designed by Hans-Agne Jakobsson. Produced by Hans-Agne Jakobsson AB in Markaryd, Sweden.
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Hans-Agne Jakobsson Six-Armed Chandelier for AB Markaryd 'Attr.', Sweden 1960s
Located in Utrecht, NL
This beautiful chandelier is from the heyday of post-war Modernism, an era that brought Scandinavian design into blossom. The period saw the revival of an elementary, undecorated vis...
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
"Fringe" Ceiling Lamp by Hans-Agne Jakobson, Sweden, 1960s
Located in Stockholm, SE
“Fringe” ceiling lamp by Hans-Agne Jakobsson, made with a rectangular brass and plexi glass frame. Drapes of textile chords are suspended in layers from shade. Perfect boudoir lighting.
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Holger Johansson Brass Chandelier with 12 Glass Shades for Westal, Sweden 1970s
Located in Utrecht, NL
This marvellous chandelier is a rarity from Swedish designer, Holger Johansson, who created it for his own company, Westal. With a brass frame holding 12 translucent bubble glass sha...
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1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Edward Hald Ceiling Lamp Produced by Orrefors in Sweden
By Edward Hald
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare ceiling lamp attributed to Edward Half. Produced by Orrefors in Sweden. Havana colored glass. Cut and engraved decoration, acid treated surface. Bronze patinated brass.
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1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Hans Bergström Ceiling Lamp Produced by Ateljé Lyktan in Åhus, Sweden
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare ceiling lamp designed by Hans Bergström. Produced by Ateljé Lyktan in Åhus, Sweden.
A pair is available.
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1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Swedish Designer, Pendant Light, Brass, Teak, Glass, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass, teak and white opaline glass pendant designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1950s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 20” H x 7.5” Diameter
Dimensions of Canopy: 2.5” H x 3.5” W x...
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Holger Johansson Chandeliers with 12 Smoked Glass Shades, Sweden 1970s
Located in Utrecht, NL
This marvellous pair of chandeliers is a rarity from Swedish designer, Holger Johansson, who created them for his own company, Westal. With a brass frame holding 12 translucent bubbl...
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1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Uno & Östen Kristiansson Ceiling Lamp by Luxus in Vittsjö, Sweden
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Ceiling lamp designed by Uno & Östen Kristiansson. Produced by Luxus in Vittsjö, Sweden.
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Glass
Hans-Agne Jakobsson "Pastoral 376-3" Ceiling Light, Sweden 1960s
Located in Utrecht, NL
Active between the 1950s and '70s—in the golden age of Scandinavian design—Swedish interior decorator and furniture designer Hans-Agne Jakobsson is best remembered for his softly glo...
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Swedish Designer, Chandelier, Brass, Wood, Fabric, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass, dark-stained wood and white fabric chandelier designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1950s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 23.25” H x 20.5” Diameter
Dimensions of Canopy: 2” H ...
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Swedish Designer, Pendant Light, Brass, Glass, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and opaline glass pendant light designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1950s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 19.5” H x 8.5 ” Diameter
Dimensions of Canopy: 3.5” H x 4.25” D
Stem...
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Paavo Tynell, Pendant Light, Nickel, Glass, Finland, 1930s
By Paavo Tynell, Idman Oy
Located in High Point, NC
A nickel-plated metal and white opaline glass pendant light designed and produced in Finland, c. 1930s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 32” H x 9” D
Dimensions of Canopy: 2.5“ H x 4”...
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1930s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Nickel
Swedish Designer, Pendant light, Glass, Steel, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A steel and etched glass pendant light designed and produced in Sweden, 1940s.
Dimensions of canopy (inches): 1.1” H x 3.5” Diameter
Socket takes standard E-26 bulbs. 3 sockets.Ther...
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1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Steel
Ceiling Lamp in the Style of Paavo Tynell Produced by Itsu in Finland
By Paavo Tynell
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare counter weight ceiling lamp in the style of Paavo Tynell. Produced by Itsu in Finland. Measure: Height: 100-165 cm.
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1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Swedish Designer, Chandelier, Brass, Fabric, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and white fabric chandelier designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s.
Dimensions of canopy (inches): 3” H x 3.75” Diameter
Socket takes standard E-14 bulbs. 5 sockets.There...
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1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
ASEA, Chandelier, Brass, Glass, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and white opaline glass chandelier designed and produced by ASEA, Sweden, c. 1940s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 29” H x 19” Diameter
Dimensions of Canopy: 3.25“ H x 4” Dia...
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1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Swedish Designer, Pendant Light, Brass, Glass, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and etched glass pendant light designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1950s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 21.25” H x 8.25” Diameter
Dimensions of Canopy: 3.5“ H x 4” Diameter ...
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Finnish Designer, Chandelier, Brass, Glass, Finland, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and gilded opaline glass chandelier designed and produced in Finland, c. 1940s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 22.75” H x 16” Diameter
Dimensions of Canopy: 3” H x 4.5” dia...
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1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Finnish Designer, Chandelier, Brass, Glass, Finland, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and gilded opaline glass chandelier designed and produced in Finland, 1940s.
Dimensions of canopy (inches): 3” H x 4” Diameter
Socket tak...
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1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Swedish Designer, Pendant Light, Brass, Glass, Fabric, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass, opaline glass and beige fabric pendant light designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 27” H x 9” Diameter
Dimensions of Canopy: 2.25” H x 3...
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1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Swedish Designer, Pendant Light, Brass, Glass, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and glass pendant light designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 15” H x 29.5” Diameter
Dimensions of Canopy: 3.5“ H x 4.25” Diameter
Stem ...
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1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Swedish Designer, Chandelier, Brass, Wood, Glass, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass, dark-stained wood and white opaline glass chandelier designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1950s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 28” H x 17” Diameter
Dimensions of Canopy: 2.5...
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Swedish Modern Nine Arm Chandelier in Brass and Decorated Opal Glass, 1950s
Located in The Hague, NL
This spectacular nine-arm chandelier was designed and produced in Sweden in the 1950s.
The brass body features six downward-curving arms and three upward-curving arms, all attached ...
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Valinte OY, Chandelier, Brass, Glass, Finland, 1950s
By Valinte Oy
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and opaline glass chandelier designed and produced by Valinte OY, Finland, 1950s.
Dimensions of canopy (inches): 2.75” H x 3.36” Diameter
Socket takes standard E-26 bulbs. 4...
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1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Swedish Designer, Chandelier, Brass, Wood, Glass, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass, glass and white opaline glass chandelier designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 29.5” H x 24” Diameter
Dimensions of Canopy: 2.25“ H x 4.5...
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1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Cased Glass Ceiling Fixture from Denmark
Located in Sagaponack, NY
An expressive and geometric hanging pendant made of deep green glass with a white cased interior.
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Glass
Swedish Designer, Chandelier, Brass, Glass, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and opaline chandelier designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1950s.
Dimensions of canopy (inches): 1.75” H x 4.25” Diameter
Socket takes standard E-26 bulbs. 5 socket.There is...
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Swedish Designer, Pendant, Fabric, Sweden, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A fabric string pendant light designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1960s.
Overall Dimensions of fixture (inches): 10.25” H x 7” Width x 7" Depth
Height can vary with cord length. O...
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Fabric
Bröderna Malmström Metallvarufabrik, Chandelier, Brass, Glass, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and glass chandelier attributed to Bröderna Malmström Metallvarufabrik, Sweden, c. 1940s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 24.625” H x 24.375” Diameter
Dimensions of Canopy: ...
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1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Swedish Designer, Chandelier, Brass, Copper, Fabric, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass, copper and white fabric chandelier designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1950s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 23.5” H x 22” Diameter
Dimensions of Canopy: 2.75” H x 3.5” Di...
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass, Copper
Swedish Designer, Chandelier, Brass, Rattan, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and rattan chandelier designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1950s.
Assorted rattan lampshades.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 21 ” H x 20 ” Diameter
Dimensions of Canopy: 2.12...
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
'Memoir 120 III' Brass Pendant Lamp by GamFratesi for Lyfa, Side by side
Located in Paris, IDF
Memoir 120 Pendant Lamp signed by GamFratesi for LYFA.
Side by Side
3 pendants
DIMENSIONS
W 88.7 x D 12 x H 15.6 cm
COLOURS
Black or brass
Textile wire (white) 600cm
Socket: G9
M...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass
Valinte Oy, Pendant Light, Brass, Glass, Metal, Finland, 1950s
By Valinte Oy
Located in High Point, NC
A brass, white opaline glass and yellow-lacquered pendant light designed and produced by Valinte OY, Finland, c. 1950s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 27.75” H x 10.5” Diameter
Dimen...
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1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass
Bergboms, Chandelier, Brass, Beech, Fabric, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass, stained beech and white fabric chandelier designed and produced by Bergboms, Sweden, 1940s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 18” H x 22” Diameter
Dimensions of Canopy: 3“ H x ...
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1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Swedish Designer, Chandelier, Brass, Glass, Sweden, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and glass chandelier designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1960s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 22” H x 13” Diameter
Dimensions of Canopy: 2.25” H x 3.625” diameter
Stem le...
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Swedish Designer, Chandelier, Brass, Glass, Wood, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass, wood and etched white opaline glass chandelier designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 28.5” H x 20.5” Diameter
Dimensions of Canopy: 2.5...
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1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Perforated Cone Ceiling Pendant Model 51184 by Maria Lindeman for Idman, 1950s
By Maria Lindeman, Idman
Located in Helsinki, FI
A cone shaped perforated and layered ceiling pendant by Maria Lindeman for Idman. The lamp is made of three metal layers of dofferent colours ranging from dark grey to brik beige and...
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1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass, Metal
Swedish Designer, Chandelier, Brass, Glass, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and white opaline glass chandelier designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s.
Overall Dimensions (inches):25 ” H x 21” Diameter
Dimensions of Canopy: 3.5” H x 3.75” D
St...
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1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Itsu, Chandelier, Brass, Glass, Finland, 1940s
By Itsu
Located in High Point, NC
A brass, faceted and gilt opaline glass chandelier produced by Itsu, Finland, c. 1940s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 27” H x 20” Diameter
Dimensions of Canopy: 4.25” H x 3.5” W x...
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1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Ceiling Lamp Designed by Alvar Aalto for Idman, Finland, 1950s
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Stockholm, SE
Ceiling lamp designed by Alvar Aalto for Idman,
Finland. 1950s
Lacquered metal.
H: 21 cm / 8 1/8"
W: 115 cm / 3' 9 1/8"
D: 33 cm / 8 1/8"
Provenance: From Stora Enso's head office...
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1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Swedish Designer, Chandelier, Brass, Teak, Glass, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass, teak and white opaline glass chandelier designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1950s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 27.5” H x 18.75” Diameter
Dimensions of Canopy: 2.5” H x ...
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
ASEA, Chandelier, Brass, Glass, Teak, Sweden, 1950s
By ASEA
Located in High Point, NC
A brass, teak and white opaline glass chandelier designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1950s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 29” H x 14” Diameter
Dimensions of Canopy: 2.75” H x 4.5”...
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Swedish Designer, Chandelier, Brass, Oak, Glass, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass, stained oak and white opaline glass chandelier designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 18.75” H x 25” Diameter
Dimensions of Canopy: 2.6...
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1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Swedish Designer, Chandelier, Brass, Glass, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and glass chandelier designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1950s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 19.5” H x 15” Diameter
Dimensions of Canopy: 3“ H x 3.75” Diameter
Stem length...
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Taidetakomo Hakkarainen, Chandelier, Brass, Glass, Finland, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and glass chandelier designed and produced by Taidetakomo Hakkarainen, Finland, 1930s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 24.75” H x 20.75” Diameter
Dimensions of Canopy: 3” H ...
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1930s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Austrian Designer, Pendant Light, Brass, Glass, Austria, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and opaline glass pendant light designed and produced in Austria, c. 1950s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 19.5” H x 6” Diameter
Dimensions of Canopy: 2.375” H x 3.625 ” D
S...
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1950s Austrian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Swedish Designer, Chandelier, Brass, Metal, Fabric, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass, black-lacquered metal and white fabric chandelier designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1950s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 20” H x 10.875” Diameter
Dimensions of Canopy: 2...
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass
Swedish Designer, Pendant Light, Metal, Glass, Sweden, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A metal and etched glass pendant light designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1930s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 16” H x 16” Diameter
Dimensions of Canopy: 2“ H x 4” Diameter
Stem l...
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1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Ceramic Pendant Ceiling Lights, Carl-Harry Stålhane, Rörstrand, Sweden, 1950s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Set of three rare bone china pendant lights by Carl-Harry Stålhane. Designed with an asymmetric, graphic pattern which varies in density, creating a beautiful effect when lit.
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Ceramic
Arvid Böhlmarks Lampfabrik, Pendant Light, Brass, Glass, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A sizable brass and opaline glass pendant light produced by Arvid Böhlmarks Lampfabrik, Sweden, 1950s.
Documented in manufacturers catalogu...
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Finnish Designer, Chandelier, Copper, Finland, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A copper chandelier designed and produced in Finland, c. 1950s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 31.5” H x 17” Diameter
Dimensions of Canopy: 4” H x 3.875” diameter
Bulb Specificatio...
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1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Copper
Erik Wärnå, Sizeable Chandelier, Brass, Glass, Sweden, 1960s
By Erik Wärnå
Located in High Point, NC
A sizeable brass and blown yellow glass chandelier designed by Erik Wärnå and produced by EWÅ Värnamo, Sweden, 1960s.
Dimensions of canopy (inches): 3.25” H x 4.25Diameter
Socket ta...
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
ITSU, Chandelier, Brass, Glass, Finland, 1940s
By Itsu
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and gilded opaline glass chandelier produced by ITSU, Finland, 1940s.
Dimensions of canopy (inches): 3.75” H x 3.32” Diameter
Socket take...
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1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
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.