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Chandeliers and Pendants For Sale
Art Deco Marbled Light Pink Glass and Brass Pendant Light, Germany, 1930s
Located in Barntrup, DE
An Art Deco marbled light pink glass and brass pendant light from the 1930s, Germany.
This adorable ceiling fixture features a beautifully shaped, light pink marbled glass shade wit...
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1930s German Art Deco Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass
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
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Large Veined Beige Cocoon Pendant by Castiglioni, Italy 1960s
Located in Roma, IT
Stunning and incredibly rare large mid-century round veined "Cocoon" chandelier designed by Achille Castilglioni and produced in Italy during the 1960s.
In fabulous condition and f...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Steel
Murano Glass ceiling suspensions, Italy
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Murano glass ceiling suspensions.
Made for us exclusively in Italy.
Hand blown glass, custom finished brass.
Available in brass or patinated brass.
Italy 2021
Rewired for US
Overall ...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
$2,700 / item
Large unique mid-century Murano chandelier Poliedri by Carlo Scarpa for Venini
Located in SON EN BREUGEL, NL
A very beautiful, unique and original Murano chandelier designed by Italian architect Carlo Scarpa for Venini Murano. With soft yellow, ligt blue and transparent slightly iridescent ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
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
Isla Oversized Japanese Paper Parasol Pendant by Tennant New York
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Introducing the Wild Kingdom Collection, a scene-stealing set of maximalist art lamps inspired by the majesty of nature.
Designed with the modern kitchen island in mind, Model No. 0...
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2010s American Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Hand Crafted Solitaire 02 Pendant, Ø80cm/31.5in
By Naomi Paul
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
Materials
Brass
$21,244 / item
Antique Alabaster Art Deco Plafonnier Chandelier
Located in Søborg, DK
Antique alabaster Art Deco plafonnier chandelier with age related wear.
This plafonnier is also a celebration of the Japanese art of Kintsukuroi and Wabisabi.
“Repairing broken thin...
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1920s Danish Art Deco Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Alabaster
Blue Enamel Vintage Industrial Factory Pendant Light
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Factory light black enamel
white interior brass top
Weight: 4.9 kg / 10.8 lb
Priced per individual item. All lamps have been made suitable by international standards for incandesce...
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Mid-20th Century Hungarian Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass, Enamel
Brass Blue Enamel Vintage Frosted Glass Pendant Lights
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Blue enamel industrial hanging lamp.
Frosted glass with brass top.
Weight: 2.40 kg / 5.3 lb
Priced per individual item. All lamps have been made suitable by international standards...
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Mid-20th Century Hungarian Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass, Enamel
Tenfold Chandelier 32inch Brushed Bronze Perforated Metal Pendant Light
By Luft Tanaka
Located in Brooklyn, NY
TENFOLD CHANDELIER 5 TIER 24inch in Brushed Bronze by Luft Tanaka Studio
Brutalism meets glam. Inspired by Brutalist architecture and Op Art, the Tenfold Series features interlockin...
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2010s American Brutalist Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum, Steel, Brass
Brutalist Murano glass ice tube chandelier by Doria Leuchten Germany 1960s
Located in Hannover, DE
Arguably one of the most exciting and beautiful ice glass tube chandeliers from the Dutch manufacturer Doria Leuchten. 69 Murano glass tubes with a matte finish make this chandelier ...
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1960s German Brutalist Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Chrome Kaiser 6-Arm Space Age Chandelier, Germany, 1960s
Located in Hagenbach, DE
This midcentury chandelier by Kaiser Leuchten, crafted in Germany in the 1960s, showcases a captivating Space Age design. Its sleek, futuristic aesthetic is highlighted by six beauti...
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Otto Müller Highly Original 'P3' Bauhaus Pendant for Sistrah 1931
Located in Tilburg, NL
Otto Müller 'P3' Bauhaus Pendant for Sistrah / Megaphos, Germany, 1931.
This is a wonderful and highly original Bauhaus pendant lamp by designer Otto Müller. Designed in 1931, this ...
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Early 20th Century German Bauhaus Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Rare Arts & Crafts Holophane No 2712.R Pendant Light England, Early 20th Century
By Holophane
Located in Lisse, NL
Completely original Arts and Crafts hallway, kitchen or bedroom pendant.
An exceptional example of early industrial design, this rare Holophane pendant light (model 2712.R, patented...
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Early 20th Century English Arts and Crafts Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Italian Mid-Century Italian White Murano Glass Chandelier by Poliarte, 1970s
By Poliarte
Located in Badajoz, Badajoz
Beauty and stunning Italian White Murano glass Chandelier by Poliarte. This Chandelier was designed and manufactured during the 1970s in Italy.
This Chandelier is composed by 28 uni...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Pair Large 14" Holophane Shade Priced Per Pair
By Holophane
Located in Prescott, US
Priced per pair. Both in excellent condition.
From a Catholic church gymnasium in Wisconsin.
These are the largest we have seen in this 3 piece variety at 14 inches across. The two 1...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Glass
19th Century French Iron Chandelier
Located in Charlottesville, VA
A large and impressive iron chandelier. Add a rustic look to your room.
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19th Century French Antique Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Iron
Hand Crafted Solitaire 02 Pendant, Ø50cm/19.7in
By Naomi Paul
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
Materials
Brass
$11,383 / item
Mid-Century Modern Limited-Edition Walnut 19" Pendant
Located in Beaverton, OR
This pendant light combines Mid-Century Modern and Scandinavian design, offering a sleek yet organic look. Crafted from walnut wood veneer, known for its rich grain and dark tones, t...
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2010s American Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Other
$946 Sale Price / item
30% Off
Bonderup & Thorup Small 'Semi' Pendant in Fennel Seed for GUBI
Located in Glendale, CA
Bonderup & Thorup Small 'Semi' Pendant in Fennel Seed for GUBI
Designed in 1968 by Claus Bonderup and Torsten Thorup, this authorized re-edition by GUBI of Denmark meticulously repr...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum
Pair of Vintage Industrial Copper Pendant Lights circa 1960s w Blown Glass Domes
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 Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass, Bronze, Copper
Pair of large mouth-blown Murano glass chandeliers, 38 blue Murano glass leaves
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Pair of large mouth-blown Murano glass chandeliers, 38 green Murano glass leaves, brass frame, 12 bulbs. The chandelier reproduces the crown of a palm tree. Rewired for E14 or E12 bu...
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Early 2000s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
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
White Enamel Opaline Glass Pendant Lights
Located in Amsterdam, NL
White enamel Industrial hanging lamp.
Opaline glass with aluminium top.
Weight: 2.00 kg / 4.4 lb
Priced per individual item. All lamps have been made suitable by international stan...
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Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass, Enamel
$338 / item
Art Deco White Albaster Chandelier, 1950s
Located in Roma, IT
Antique alabaster hanging lamp in Art Deco style, circa 1940s.
A single piece of alabaster, beautifully worked with shades and reflections of other colours when lit, suspended from t...
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1950s Italian Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Alabaster
$1,427 Sale Price
20% Off
Fabric Pende Woka Chandelier
By Woka Lamps
Located in Vienna, AT
Handsewn fabric shade, dessin by Josef Frank for Svenskt Tenn, hanging on a fabric-covered wire, brass-parts in the requested finish.
Total drop custom made
2 x Edison screw sockets ...
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2010s Austrian Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
$5,500 / item
Hand Crafted Solitaire 01 Pendant, Ø80cm/31.5in
By Naomi Paul
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
Materials
Brass
$11,383 / item
Good Size & Timeless Antique White Alabaster Pendant Light w. Gilt Sea Creatures
Located in Lisse, NL
A fine and highly decorative alabaster pendant light from the early 1900s.
With early 20th century lighting as one of our specialities, finding highly attractive antique fixtures in...
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Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Alabaster, Brass, Bronze
Jugendstil Art Nouveau Hammered Copper and Glass Ceiling Light, 1910s
Located in Bochum, NRW
Fine Swedish Jugendstil suspension light from the 1910-1920s. The body is made of copper, entirely hammered. There are three lights embedded around the rim and a central one with a c...
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1910s Swedish Art Nouveau Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Copper
$2,140 Sale Price
20% Off
A Highly Important Crystal Chandelier By Cornelius & Baker
By Cornelius & Baker
Located in Steyning, West sussex
An Exceptional 32 light silver mounted and cut crystal chandelier, suspended from a large trumpet, four concentric rings with glass rosettes hung with cascading prisms, the main fram...
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19th Century American Antique Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal
A pair of original Multi-Light Pendant by Louis Weisdorf for Lyfa
Located in Long Island City, NY
A pair of original Multi-Light Pendant by Louis Weisdorf for Lyfa. Denmark, circa 1970th. Brass plated metal. Lights scratches.
The fixtures must be rewire prior otherwise use.
Rewir...
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1970s Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
XL-Graben Cafe Josef Hoffmann and the Wiener Werkstätte Chandelier, Re-Edition
Located in Vienna, AT
Josef Hoffmann designed this pendant for the famous Graben Cafè in Vienna. he earlier has used this design for the Staekelberg, Knips and Zuckerkandl Mansion. We have also a version ...
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2010s Austrian Jugendstil Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Pure Art Deco and Perfect Size, Multi Layered Alabaster Ceiling Light / Pendant
Located in Lisse, NL
Exceptional & rare Art Deco alabaster pendant Light, a true classic.
** Note: Our pricing reflects the free shipping, rarity, craftsmanship, and pristine condition of this piece. A...
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Early 20th Century Austrian Bauhaus Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Alabaster, Metal, Bronze, Brass
Art Deco 4-Arm Chandelier in Glass & Brass, Sweden, 1940s
By Paavo Tynell
Located in Odense, DK
This exquisite 4-arm chandelier embodies the elegance and craftsmanship of 1940s Swedish Art Deco design. Featuring softly curved arms in finely aged brass, each supports a delicatel...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Lanterna In Vetro di murano Venini Cappellin 1930 Art decò
By Cappellin
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Raro e Deliziosa Lanterna in vetro di Murano 1930 Venini Cappellin.
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1930s Italian Art Deco Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Murano Glass
$2,497 Sale Price
40% Off
Rare Goldkant Cocoon Two-Light Pendand Lamp 1960's Castiglioni, Flos Style
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
Rare, extra wide Mid-Century Modern Cocoon two-light pendant lamp or flush mount by Friedel Wauer for Goldkant in the style of Achille Castiglioni, designed and manufactured in Germa...
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Chrome
$3,111 Sale Price
20% Off
1970s Copper Chandelier attributed to Jo Hammerborg for Fog & Mørup , Denmark
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
Beautiful 1970s horizontal copper chandelier attributed to Jo Hammerborg for Fog & Mørup Denmark.
The eight glass shades are replaced for new acryl shades measuring similar .
Height ...
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1970s Danish Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Copper
Simplicissimus Chandelier, 8 Arms Talco Blue Murano Glass by Multiforme
By Multiforme
Located in Trebaseleghe, IT
Simplicissimus 360 chandelier, 8 lights, Talco Blue 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
Materials
Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Mid-century Modern Dome-shaped Glass Flush Mount Light by Doria, 1960s, Germany
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Mid-century Modern Dome-shaped Glass Flush Mount Light by Doria, 1960s, Germany
This lamp works with 3x E27 light bulb. Max 100W
Wired and suitable to use with 220V and 110V for all...
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1960s German Art Deco Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Multi-Color Floral Chandelier in Blown Murano Glass Deco, Giovanni Dalla Fina
Located in Villaverla, IT
Multi-color floral chandelier in blown Murano glass deco, GIovanni Dalla Fina
outstanding Ca’Rezzonico chandelier, entirely handcrafted in blown Murano glass, designed and manufactur...
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Late 20th Century Italian Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Cut Glass, Murano Glass
Large Murano glass Sputnik Chandelier, Italy
Located in Dallas, TX
Very large Sputnik chandelier, attributed to Barovier and Toso, Italy 1990s.
The Mid Century Modern chandelier is made of 12 amber Murano glass globes, a black painted frame, and bra...
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1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass
Beam Pendant 84 in Opal by Ravenhill Studio
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Our Beam Pendant is our take on the classic typology of shop lamps, using strips of high efficiency LEDs instead of old school (and inefficient) fluorescent tubes. The Opal Beam Pend...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Acrylic
$7,300 / item
Antique Alabaster Chandelier / Pendant w. Bronze goddess Sculptures & Shades
Located in Lisse, NL
Antique Alabaster Chandelier / Pendant w. Bronze Godd Sculptures & Rose Shades.
If you're looking for a lighting piece that truly tells a story — one that combines artistry, craftsm...
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Early 20th Century French Empire Revival Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Alabaster, Brass, Bronze, Wire, Gold Leaf
Vintage White Porcelain Ceiling Light, 1970s
Located in Kojetice, CZ
Vintage industrial ceiling or wall light made in former Czechoslovakia during the 1970s. It features a white porcelain wall or ceiling mounting and a glass cover. The socket require...
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1970s Czech Industrial Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Porcelain, Glass
$141 / item
Scandinavian Plastic Pleated Hanging Lamp, Scandinavia 1960s
Located in Hannover, DE
This lovely hanging lamp is made of plastic. Its shape is elegant and classic, like something straight out of the 1960s. The outer lampshade is in very good condition, so you can be ...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Plastic
Italian Vintage Murano Chandelier, 57 Glass Rondini
By Venini
Located in Gaiarine Frazione Francenigo (TV), IT
Italian vintage Murano chandelier made by 57 glass petals "rondini" crystal glass in a chrome frame.
Period: late XX century
Dimensions: 52,70 inches (136 cm) height with chain; 29,4...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Art Glass
Early German Art Deco Milk and Frosted Glass Luzette Pendant , 1900s
Located in Wiesbaden, Hessen
An early German art nouveau milk and frosted pendant with brass mount, ca.1900s.
Socket: one E27 or E26 (US) for standrad screw bulb.
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Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Antique Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Cocoon Ball Design Pendant Lamp, 1960s, Italy
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Cocoon Ball Design Pendant Lamp, 1960s, Italy
Lampshade is in very good vintage condition.
This lamp works with E27 light bulbs.
Wired and suitable to use with 220V and 110V for a...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Resin
Tenfold Chandelier 5T 24inch Brushed Bronze, Perforated Metal Geometric Pendant
By Luft Tanaka
Located in Brooklyn, NY
TENFOLD CHANDELIER 5 TIER 24inch in Brushed Bronze by Luft Tanaka Studio
Brutalism meets glam. The Tenfold Chandelier is inspired by brutalist design and Op Art, and composed of int...
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2010s American Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum, Steel, Brass
Art Deco Marbled Yellow and Brown Glass and Brass Pendant Light, 1930s
Located in Barntrup, DE
An Art Deco marbled, slightly layered dark yellow and brown glass and brass pendant light from the 1930s, Germany.
This stunning ceiling light fixture showcases a marbled, slightly ...
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1930s German Art Deco Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass
Gran Costellazione, Orion, Brass Onyx Flush Mount Chandelier Piattelli design
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
Gran costellazione is a new concept in interior design, allowing interior designer to create an infinitive number of designs. If you have a special project for even larger fixture, t...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Onyx, Brass
Antique Glass Alabaster Plafonnier Chandelier
Located in Søborg, DK
Antique glass alabaster plafonnier chandelier in great condition and with age related wear.
Decorated brass ceiling cup with a brass finial on th...
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1920s Danish Art Deco Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
$476 Sale Price
31% Off
Barovier Large Murano Glass and Brass Flower Chandelier, Italy 1940s
By Barovier
Located in Roma, IT
Stunning mid-century chandelier in Murano mouth-blown glass and brass. This incredibly elegant and unique chandelier was produced by the renowned master of Murano glass Barovier in I...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
White Porcelain Opaline Glass Mid Century Brass Pendant Lights
By 360volt
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Porcelain industrial hanging lamp.
White porcelain, brass and opaline glass.
2 conductors, no ground.
Weight: 2.00 kg / 4.4 lb
Priced per individual item. All lamps have been...
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
White Porcelain Clear Glass Vintage Industrial Brass Pendant Lights
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Porcelain industrial hanging lamp.
White porcelain, brass and clear texture glass.
2 conductors, no ground.
Weight: 1.20 kg / 2.6 lb
Priced per individual item. All lamps have been...
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Max Sauze, Pendant Light, Aluminum, Steel, France, 1970s
By Max Sauze
Located in High Point, NC
An aluminum and steel wire "Cassiope" pendant light designed and produced by Max Sauze, France, c. 1970s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 29.1” H x 19.25” Diameter
Dimensions of Mount...
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1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
French Vintage Empire Style Crystal Basket Pendant Chandelier in Brass and Glass
Located in Barntrup, DE
French Empire style crystal basket pendant chandelier, 1970s – timeless elegance in a compact form.
An elegant French vintage Empire-style crystal basket chandelier from the 1970s, ...
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1970s French Empire Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass
Sunburst Starburst Flush Mount Light Fixture in Gilt Iron
Located in Barcelona, ES
Brutalist gold gilt iron sunburst light fixture, France, 1950s.
In the manner of Gilbert Poillerat.
Hand-hammered iron starburst flush mount with frosted glass shade. It has alternat...
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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Iron, Gold Leaf
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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