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Chandeliers and Pendants For Sale
Style: Scandinavian Modern
Style: Georgian
Lovely Handmade Mid-Century Modern Bamboo Wicker Pendant Light, 1960s Italy
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Lovely Handmade Mid-Century Modern Bamboo Wicker Pendant Light, 1960s Italy Rare and lovely decorative Mid-Century Modern pendant lamp. Designed and manufactured probably in Italy, ...
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1960s Italian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Wicker, Bamboo

Teak and Jute Cord Pendant Cascade Lamp by Temde, Germany, 1960s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Cascading pendant lamp made of teak and cord by Temde, Germany, 1960s. Elegant Scandinavian design with a solid teak frame and cascade three cone-shaped lamp shades. The large shades...
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1960s German Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Jute, Teak

Swedish designer ceiling lamp by Bjerkås, Sweden, 1930s
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
Great ceiling lamp made by unknown designer. Produced by Bjerkås, Sweden, during the 1930s. Beautiful craftmanship.
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass, Iron

Hand Crafted Beret Simple Shade Double Cloth Pendant, Ø100cm/39in
Located in London, London
Appearing as a magical adaptation of the Simple Shade topped with a beret. Both upper and lower sections feature a double cloth finish for distinct inner and outer colours. Perfect s...
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21st Century and Contemporary British Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Hans-Agne Jakobsson Large Swirling Pine Veneer Pendant, 1960s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Extraordinary, rare and large Scandinavian midcentury organic modern ceiling light designed by Hans-Agne Jakobsson for Swedish Ellysett. H...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Wood, Bentwood, Pine

Large Brass and Light Beige Lampshade Five-Light Adjustable Height Pendant Lamp
Located in Barntrup, DE
Large adjustable-height five-light pendant lamp with a fabric lampshade, Germany, circa 1980. Made in the Scandinavian Modern style, this impressive pendant light features a large, s...
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Late 20th Century German Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal, Brass

'Memoir 120' 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 DIMENSIONS W 50.4 x D 12 x H 15.6 cm COLOURS Black or brass Textile wire (white) 600cm Socket: G9 Max wattage: ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Poul Henningsen “PH 3/2 Academy” Three Branched Chandelier with Chromed Metal
Located in London, GB
1920s Poul Henningsen “PH 3/2 Academy” three branched chandelier with chromed metal frame, opal glass shades. Diam. 68 cm. Stamped serial no. 3370. Certificate included. The PH 3/2 A...
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1920s European Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Chrome

Brass and white ceiling pendant by Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Sweden, 1960s
Located in Hägersten, SE
Ceiling lamp designed by Hans-Agne Jakobsson. Produced in Sweden by his own company during the 1960s. Made from white lacquered aluminum with brass details. Large diffuser in acrylic...
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Aluminum, Brass

Set of 6 Swedish Enamel Ceiling Lights, 1930s
By ASEA
Located in Stockholm, SE
- Listed priced is for a single (1) pendant - Produced in Sweden, early 1930s - Enamelled shade with the right industrial look - Lovely black original color with signs of usage/patin...
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1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

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): 28” H x  14” Diameter Dimensions of Canopy:  3.25” H x 4” Diame...
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1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Swedish Designer, Chandelier, Brass, Glass, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and white opaline glass chandelier designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1950s. The brass stem presents with very light oxidation. Overall Dimensions (inches): 18.75” H x 16”...
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Pair of "Radius" Pendants by Erik Balslev
Located in Long Island City, NY
A couple of "Radius" pendants by Erik Balslev. A green and white lacquered aluminum. Produced by Fog and Mørup. Ø 19". A few small scratches. Existing European wiring. Re- wiring ...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Aluminum

Pair of "Radius" Pendants by Erik Balslev
Pair of "Radius" Pendants by Erik Balslev
$1,015 Sale Price / item
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Scandinavian mid-century chandelier, five arms, brass & glass, Sweden, 1940s
Located in Forserum, SE
A Scandinavian modernist chandelier crafted from brass, featuring five curved arms supporting conical opal glass shades. The shades are secured by brass fittings perforated with a de...
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1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Swedish 1940s Satin Glass and Brass Botanical Pendant, 5 available
Located in NUEMBRECHT, NRW
This unusual vintage pendant was designed and manufactured in Sweden in the 1940s to 1950s. It features a white satin glass lamp shade with etched bo...
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1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Danish Metal Pendant Lamp by Lyfa
Located in München, DE
Very beautiful and rare Danish pendant lamp from the 1960s. The design and the appearance of the lamp is particularly beautiful. The shape creates a wonderful light. Exceptionally...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Vintage White PH4 / 3 Pendant Lamp by Poul Henningsen for Louis Poulsen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
- Produced in Denmark circa 1980 -Designed by Poul Henningsen - PH -Manufactured by Louis Poulsen -Measurements: Diameter: 40 cm, Height: 20 cm. - The lamp is designed so tha...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

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

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Brass

Idman, Chandelier, Brass, Glass, Finland, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and opaline glass chandelier produced by Idman, Finland, c. 1940s. Dimensions of canopy (inches): 3.92” H x 2.60” Diameter Socket takes standard E-26 bulbs. 3 socket.There i...
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1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Large Opaline Pendant Lamp by Uno and Östen Kristiansson
Located in München, DE
Extremely rare and beautiful Swedish opal glass pendant lamp from the 1960s. Great and exceptionally minimalistic design with a fantastically elegant look. Very nice teak details. D...
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Opaline Glass, Teak

Glass and Brass Pendant, Finland, 1940/1950s
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Pendant, manufactured in Finland, 1940/1950s. Brass frame with glass detail and opaline glass shades. Good vintage condition, patina and minor wear consistent with age and use. Gorge...
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1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Poul Henningsen 'PH 4½-4' Glass Pendant for Louis Poulsen
Located in Tilburg, NL
Poul Henningsen 'PH 4½-4' glass pendant for Louis Poulsen. Poul Henningsen designed the three-shade system back in 1925-1926. The first lights using the system were designed by PH in cooperation with Louis Poulsen for an exhibition in Paris. This partnership continued up until his death in 1967. Throughout his life, PH sought to create glare-free light, direct light where it was most needed, and create soft shadows, using incandescent bulbs as a light source. The PH 4½-4 Glass Pendant is a member of the three-shade family which numbers 30 lights today, including three for outdoor use. Thus PH did not just design a light, but an entire system – around a thousand different models have been produced over the years. This wide selection consisted of table, floor and wall lamps, as well as a number of different chandeliers...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Chrome

Scandinavian mid-century brass pendant lamp by Eje Ahlgren for Bergboms, Sweden
Located in Forserum, SE
A minimalist pendant lamp designed by Eje Ahlgren for the Swedish lighting manufacturer Bergboms in the 1960s. Constructed from a cone shaped brass shade, a brass canopy up by the ce...
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Swedish Designer, Chandelier, Brass, Metal, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and black lacquered metal chandelier designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1950s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 30.5” H x 15” Diameter Dimensions of Canopy: 3.5” H x 3.125” W ...
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal, Brass

Two Large Wicker Counterweight Pendants by Itsu Oy, 1950s
By Itsu
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Two large wicker counterweight pendants by Itsu Oy, 1950s. Wicker and brass. Good vintage condition, minor patina consistent with age and use. The pendants are sold separately. Gorge...
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1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Pendant light by Falkenberg, Sweden circa 1960 brass and iron.
Located in Hägersten-Liljeholmen, Stockholms län
Pendant light design by the swedish editor Falkenberg in the 60's. The lamp is made in solid brass, with an iron white laquered diffuser. A really strong scandinvian design. Falkenbe...
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass, Iron

1x Sidse Werner Apotheker Pendant Lamp by Holmegaard, Denmark, 1980s
Located in Krefeld, DE
1x Apotheker pendant lamp designed by Sidse Werner or Holmegaard in the 1980s. This Danish lamp is made of opaline glass and is white on the outside and white on the inside. The lamp...
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1980s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Glass

Chandelier in Paavo Tynell Style, 1960s
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Chandelier in Paavo Tynell style, 1960s. Brass frame with milk glass shades. Good vintage condition, minor patina consistent with age and use. Beautiful chandelier with Scandinavian ...
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1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Paavo Tynell 3-Arm Ceiling Lamp in Brass and Opaline Glass, 1940s
Located in Prague, New Town
Rare 3-arm cascade ceiling lamp, designed by Paavo Tynell. Produced by Idman in the 1940s. Made from brass, opaline glass shades (each measuring 29 cm (11.42 in) in height and 13 cm ...
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1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Finnish Designer, Chandelier, Brass, Glass, Finland, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and glass, three-armed chandelier designed and produced in Finland, 1940s. Dimensions of Canopy (inches) : 2.25 x 4 x 4 (Height x Width x Depth) Socket takes standard ...
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1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Ceiling Lamp in Brass and Glass by Paavo Tynell, 1950's
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Ceiling Lamp in Brass and Glass by Paavo Tynell, 1950's Additional Information: Material: Brass and glass Style: Mid century, Scandinavian Rare ceiling lamp model A1965 Produced by ...
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20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

White Snowball Pendant Lamp by Poul Henningsen for Poulsen Denmark
Located in Vienna, AT
The PH Snowball Pendant Lamp was designed by Poul Henningsen 1958 and produced by Louis Poulsen Denmark. It provides a comfortable, glare-free, di...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Paavo Tynell pendant light, brass circa 1950, TAITO.
Located in Hägersten-Liljeholmen, Stockholms län
Impressive Paavo Tynell pendant light commissioned for an interior. The lamp is entierely made in solid brass with some brass rings decoration on...
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1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Vintage Italian Textile Adjustable Dome Pendant, 1970s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Italian modern vintage pendant with dome shaped light sand colored woven textile shade on slender lacquered bent wood mount. The fitting is marked with Rolly Brevettato, and the pendant is designed in the organic modern style of Josef Frank, Svenskt Tenn, Markslöjd and Ateljé Lyktan...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Textile, Wood

Forest Green Chandelier by Hans-Agne Jakobsson Model 526 Sweden 1970s
Located in Hannover, DE
Model 526 in forest green is a very rare chandelier by Hans Agne Jakobsen. Small but impressive, it shows the artist's feeling for timeless design. Reduced to the essentials and base...
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1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

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

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Brass

Swedish Designer, Chandelier, Brass, Teak, Rattan, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass, teak and rattan chandelier designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1950s. Dimensions of canopy (inches): 1.85” H x 3.6” Diameter Socket takes standard E-26 bulbs. 5 socket.Ther...
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

A ceiling lamp by Bertil Brisborg model “33135” for NK
Located in Long Island City, NY
A ceiling lamp, designed by Bertil Brisborg ( 1910-1993) , model “33135”, Nordiska Kompaniet, Sweden 1950s. Red blasted and white lacquered metal, brass details and a wooden knob at...
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Sisal and Teak Pendant Lamp from Temde
Located in München, DE
Exceptionally beautiful and large pendant light from the 1960s. The design is very unusual. The shape and the materials create a warm and very pleasant light. The teak details are be...
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1960s German Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Raffia, Plastic, Teak

Idman Chandelier / Pendant Ceiling Light, Finland, 1950s
Located in LEWES, GB
Chandelier / Pendant Ceiling Light by Idman, Finland, 1950s. Good vintage condition. Local re-wiring recommended prior to use. Fast shipping worldwide.
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Mid-20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Model T-21 Pendant Light by Bernadotte for Bergboms, Sweden
Located in London, GB
Mid-20th century pendant light by silversmith Sigvard Bernadotte (1907-2002) for Bergboms of Sweden, model T-21. A simple and elegant pendant light in painted metal and brass. The l...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal, Brass

Itsu OY, Chandelier, Brass, Glass, Finland, 1940s
By Itsu
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and opaline glass chandelier designed and produced in Finland, c. 1940s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 21” H x  17” Diameter Dimensions of Canopy:  2.75” H x 3.875” W x 3.87...
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1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Mid-Century Modern Finnish Design Lamp in Brass and Hand Painted Glass, 1950s
Located in Helsinki, FI
A 1950s Finnish design ceiling lamp with five light sources. This lamp has some similarities to Paavo Tynell lighting fixtures, but as not everyone could afford Tynells, even back th...
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1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal, Brass

Swedish Designer, Pendant Light, Brass, Glass, Sweden, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and glass pendant light designed and produced in Sweden, 1930s. Dimensions of canopy (inches): 3.25” H x 4” Diameter Socket takes standard E-26 bulbs. 2 sockets.There is no ...
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1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Finnish Designer, Chandelier, Brass, Glass, Finland, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and white opaline glass chandelier designed and produced in Finland, c. 1940s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 27” H x 20.5 ” Diameter Dimensions of Canopy:  3” H x 3.75" D Ste...
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1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Hand Crafted Simple Shade 01, Deep Trim Double Cloth Pendant, Ø60cm/23.6in
Located in London, London
Simple Shade 01 balances poise with technical complexity forming an effortless silhouette. An air of weightlessness imbues this shade whether at scale as an elegant centre piece for ...
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21st Century and Contemporary British Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Bumling Pendant Lamp by Anders Pehrson for Ateljé Lyktan
Located in München, DE
Wonderful Bumling pendant lamp with reflector from the 1960s. The design of the lamp is a real asset and an absolute favorite for every home. A very nice play of light is created. D...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Paavo Tynell, Idman K2-20, 1950s
Located in Hyvinkää, FI
The K2-20 light fixture by Paavo Tynell is a true gem of Finnish design. Tynell (1890–1973), one of the pioneers of Scandinavian lighting design, was known for combining functionalis...
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Mid-19th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Antique Chandeliers and Pendants

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Glass, Wood

Large Wooden Pendant Lamp
Located in München, DE
Extraordinarily beautiful wood pendant lamp from the 1960s. Loving and high -quality workmanship. The design and the material create a very warm and pleasant light. Steplessly height...
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1960s German Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Pine

Italian Designer, Chandelier, Brass, Metal, Glass, Italy, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass, black-lacquered metal, opaline glass and brass chandelier designed and produced in Italy, 1950s. Dimensions of canopy (inches): 3.75” H x 3.5” Diameter Socket takes standar...
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1950s Italian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal, Brass

A pair of pendants by Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors
Located in Long Island City, NY
A pair of vintage chandelier by Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors, Sweden, circa 1960. Clear textured glass and brass. Measures: Diameter 48cm. Existing European wiring, rewiring available...
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Mid century hand grenade pendant lamp, solid brass, Scandinavian Design, 1950s
Located in Forserum, SE
A mid century pendant lamp in the manner of Alvar Aalto, shaped like a hand grenade. Crafted from solid brass with a wonderful age-related patina. The fixture is constructed from an ...
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Modernist Rotoflex pendant lamp TR-67, Alf Svensson, Bergboms, Sweden, 1960s
Located in Forserum, SE
A Scandinavian modernist pendant lamp, model TR-67, designed by Alf Svensson and Yngvar Sandström for the Swedish manufacturer Bergbom & Co in the 1960s. It features a softly shaped ...
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Hans-Agne Jakobsson Model T603 Pendant, 1960s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Hans-Agne Jakobsson T603 pendant with white fringes, 1970s. Produced in Sweden by Hans-Agne Jakobsson AB in Markaryd, 1970s.     
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Hand Crafted Solitaire 01 Harlequin Pendant, Ø50cm/19.7in
Located in London, London
Solitaire is our acrobat, artfully pairing balance with symmetry, evolving from a single Solitaire 01 to triple tiered Solitaire 03. Each variation creates a stunning focal point for...
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21st Century and Contemporary British Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Swedish Designer, Pendant Light, Glass, Chrome, Sweden, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A chrome-plated metal and white opaline glass pendant light designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1930s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 11” H x 8” Diameter Dimensions of Canopy: 2.5“ H...
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1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Chrome

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

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Brass

Swedish Designer, Chandelier, Brass, Wood, Fabric, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A wood, brass and white fabric chandelier designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s. Light discoloration to lampshades. Overall Dimensions (inches): 23” H x 26” Diameter Dimension...
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1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Swedish Designer, Chandelier, Pine, Fabric, Sweden, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A pine and white fabric chandelier designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1970s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 40” H x  19” Diameter Dimensions of Canopy:  3” H x 3.5” Diameter Cord l...
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1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Fabric, Pine

Chandelier by Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors Glassworks
Located in Vienna, AT
Brass frame with pressed glass elements, fitted with six E27 sockets, designed in the 1960s in Sweden by Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors Glassworks. 2 pieces available, price per piece  
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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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.

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