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Chandeliers and Pendants For Sale
“Sunshine” Contemporary Hanging Lamp 60cm, Japanese vintage papers, Brass
Located in Pietrasanta, IT
SUNSHINE
Let the light to come through
Thanks to the Italian manufacturing technique used in our workplace, each item is a testament to our commitment to craftmanship, with atten...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Globe 4 Chandelier, by Research.Lighting, Black, 3in Glass Globe, Made to Order
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This listing is for 1x Globe 4 Chandelier designed and manufactured by Research.Lighting.
Materials: Steel, Glass
Finish: Powder Coated Steel in black
Electronics: 4x G9 Sockets, 4...
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2010s American Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
$1,040 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Poul Henningsen 'PH Artichoke' Pale Rose Chandelier for Louis Poulsen
Located in Glendale, CA
Poul Henningsen 'PH Artichoke' Pale Rose Chandelier for Louis Poulsen
The 'PH Artichoke' pendant light was designed in 1958 by Poul Henningsen for the Langelinie Pavillonen restaura...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum, Stainless Steel, Steel
Original Lobmeyr Maria Theresien Crystal Chandelier, Richly Decorated 28 Lights
Located in Vienna, AT
Very large Maria Theresa chandelier with 28 candles material metal frame with baluster decoration in the center, richly decorated with glass prism
This chandlier is in perfect condit...
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1910s Austrian Baroque Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Art Deco Style Josef Hoffmann & Wiener Werkstätte Chandelier, Re Edition
Located in Vienna, AT
A really beautiful, modern and exclusive brass chandelier, chased, hammered and casted parts. Model# 3669-M and WWF 119-4-2 at the Wiener Werkstätte pattern-book at the MAK, Museum o...
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2010s Austrian Jugendstil Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Rezzonico Chandelier 6 Arms Artistic Clear Gold Pink Glass Flowers Multiforme
By Multiforme
Located in Trebaseleghe, IT
Rezzonico Chandelier 6 Arms Artistic Clear, Gold and Pink Glass Flowers by Multiforme.
It is an evergreen model, a Classic product manufactured by our skilled masters glass-worker an...
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2010s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Mid-Century Brass and Opal Glass Ceiling Lamp by Stilnovo, Italy, 1960s
By Stilnovo
Located in Hagenbach, DE
This exquisite pendant lamp, designed by Stilnovo in the 1960s, is a remarkable example of Italian mid-century modern design. Crafted from high-quality brass and opaline glass, it pe...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass
Vintage "Bridal Bouquet" chandelier by Paavo Tynell, Finland, Taito Oy, 1940s
By Taito Oy, Paavo Tynell
Located in Stockholm, SE
Stunning “Bridal Bouquet” chandelier by Paavo Tynell. Six lamp shades in opaline glass on a brass frame decorated with beautiful brass applications in the form of flower buds and lea...
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1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Industrial Green Enamel Factory Pendant Lamp, 1960s
Located in Kojetice, CZ
Industrial green enamel factory pendant light made in United Kingdom during the 1960s. White enamel inside the shade. Brass top. The socket requires B22 light bulbs. New wire. The we...
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Mid-20th Century British Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass, Enamel, Iron
Signed Baccarat Gilt Bronze And Crystal Chandelier
By Baccarat
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
This beautifully proportioned 19th Century signed Baccarat chandelier, originally candle powered has been electrfied.
The gilt bronze frame ...
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Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Ormolu
Vintage Italian Tole Floral Bouquet Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
Hollywood Regency tole floral bouquet chandelier. Like a bouquet with many types of multi color flowers and leaves. Original ceiling cap. Made in Italy. Three arms. Measures 12.5" di...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
White golden Capiz sea shell lamp 1970s
By Honsel
Located in Hannover, DE
This Capiz shell shimmers beautifully in its slightly golden sheen, painstakingly handcrafted into a flower that emits a lovely warm light into the room. Similar to Tiffany glass art...
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1970s Belgian Hollywood Regency Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
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
$339 / item
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
Antique Pair Silver Plated Jasperware two branch wall lights sconces
Located in London, GB
This is a stunning Antique pair of ormolu and porcelain twin branch wall lights, Circa 1900 in date,
Of elegant classical form with ribbon crest upturned reeded arms with acanthus d...
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Early 1900s Antique Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Silver, Ormolu
Stilux Gatta Pendant, Italy, 1950-60
By Stilux
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Stilux Gatta Pendant, Italy, c. 1955
Wonderful Yellow/Green.
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Midcentury Modernica Bubble "Saucer Lamp” after Herman Miller Nelson
Located in Pasadena, CA
Modern pendant lamp inspired by George Nelson’s original 1947 design for Howard Miller. Produced by Modernica, this "Saucer" model features a lightweight steel frame covered in the o...
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1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Steel
Blue Enamel Vintage Industrial Factory Pendant Lamp
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Industrial factory pendant
Blue enamel white interior
Weight: 1.50 kg / 3.3 lb
Priced per individual item. All lamps have been made suitable by international standards for incandes...
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Mid-20th Century Hungarian Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Enamel
Wiener Werkstaette Josef Hoffmann "Graben Cafe" 45 Pendant Re-Edition
Located in Vienna, AT
Originally a Josef Hoffmann design for the Staekelborg, Knips and for the Berta Zuckerkandl Mansion. This one was designed for the famous Graben Cafè in Vienna - Comes in all sizes. ...
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2010s Austrian Jugendstil Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century 6-Light Brass Chandelier Attributed to Oscar Torlasco, 1950s
Located in Palermo, IT
Mid-Century 6-light brass chandelier attributed to Oscar Torlasco, 1950s
Intact and in good condition, E14 lamps.
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1950s Italian Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Artistic Chandelier 6arms Amethyst-green-pink Murano Glass Rosae by Multiforme
By Multiforme
Located in Trebaseleghe, IT
Artistic chandelier 6 arms in amethyst-green-pink Murano glass, flowers in pink vitreous paste Rosae Rosarum by Multiforme.
Three of our Timeless collections have taken inspiration f...
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2010s Italian Other Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Murano Glass, Blown Glass
$9,247 Sale Price / item
20% Off
A pair of large chandeliers by Paavo Tynell
By Paavo Tynell
Located in Long Island City, NY
A pair of large, 10 Lights Chandelier designed by Paavo Tynell for Idman Oy, Finland, circa 1950th.
Polished brass with opaline glass shades. Similar example is featured at Idman Oy ...
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1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
$160,000 / set
Baroque Chandelier Crystal Empire Brass Sac a Pearl Lustre Ceiling Antique
Located in Berlin, DE
We present an exquisite Art Nouveau brass chandelier – a true rarity and an antique gem. This vintage chandelier was lovingly and expertly restored in Berlin, and its electrical wiri...
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1920s Italian Baroque Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Austro-Hungarian Jugendstil Crystal Glass N Brass Parlor Chandelier, Re-Edition
By Woka Lamps
Located in Vienna, AT
Viennese parlor chandelier. On the bottom we can mount a diffuser on request, to cover the visibility of the bulbs
Most components according to the UL regulations, with an additional...
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2010s Austrian Jugendstil Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Set of 2 Mid-Century 2-Light Pendant Lamps Attributed To Luigi Caccia Dominioni
Located in Palermo, IT
Set of 2 Mid-Century 2-light pendant lamps attributed to Luigi Caccia Dominioni, 1960s
Metal frame and hand-worked Murano glass bowls (small air bubbles can be seen, typical of the m...
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1960s Italian Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
1960 Germany Palwa Sputnik Chandelier Swarovski Crystal & Gilt Brass
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Outstanding mid century Sputnik chandelier made of a gilt brass construction with Swarovski crystals. Designed by Christoph Palme. Chandelier illuminates beautifully and offers a lot...
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1960s German Hollywood Regency Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass, Gold Plate
Antique 10" Holophane Reflector-Refractor Prismatic Glass Pendant Light, c.1920
By Holophane
Located in London, GB
Beautifully formed 10" 'Reflector-Refractor' pendant light made by Holophane. c.1920.
Salvaged from an abbey on the Isle-of-White, two-part prismatic glass reflector, supported by...
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1920s English Art Deco Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Copper
Fog & Mørup, Chandelier, Brass, Glass, Denmark, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and white opaline glass chandelier produced by Fog & Mørup, Denmark, c. 1950s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 24.5” H x 18.5” W x 17.5” D
Dimensions of Canopy: 4“ H x 3.4” Di...
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1950s Danish Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
French White Opaline Glass Pendant Lights
Located in Amsterdam, NL
French opaline glass industrial pendant.
Weight 1.50 kg / 3.3 lb
Priced per individual item. All lamps have been made suitable by international standards for incandescent light bul...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Glass, Opaline Glass
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
Huge Vintage Murano Glass Tiered Chandelier - 78 ALABASTER WHITE glasses
By Mazzega
Located in Gaiarine Frazione Francenigo (TV), IT
Italian vintage chandelier in Murano glass and nickel plated metal structure on 4 levels. The armor polished nickel supports 78 large albaster white glass tubes in a star shape.
Per...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Alabaster
Bespoke Murano Glass Chandelier Gold Gilded Accents & round Bell Shaped Shades
Located in Villaverla, IT
Exquisite Bespoke Murano Glass Chandelier Gold Gilded Accents & round Bell Shaped Shades, Venetian Masterpiece.
This remarkable Murano glass chandelier is a testament to the timeles...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Cut Glass, Murano Glass
Large Amber glass Sputnik chandelier, Italy
Located in Dallas, TX
Very large Mid-Century Modern Amber Murano globes Sputnik chandelier, Italy circa 1990s.
The huge chandelier is made of brass mounts and 30 Murano glass globes, each nesting one ligh...
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1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
A NEO-CLASSICAL ART-DECO CROWN CEILING LAMP by MAISON BAGUES, France 1930
Located in PARIS, FR
An elegant suspension, chandelier, ceiling light, circular in crown or sun, Art-Deco, Neo-Classical, Shabby-Chic, circular assembly of folded leaves in patinated golden brass forming...
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Gold Plate, Brass
Art Deco Green and Brown Glass Floral Design Pendant Light, Germany, 1930s
Located in Barntrup, DE
Vintage Art Deco Green Glass Pendant Light with Floral Design, 1930s, Germany.
Add a touch of timeless elegance to your space with this exquisite Art Deco pendant light, featuring ...
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1930s German Art Deco Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass
Grande lampadario con pendagli vetro di Murano fumè, ispirato al mid-century
Located in Trebaseleghe, IT
Grande lampadario con pendagli in vetro di Murano colore fumè, ispirato al mid-century italiano
Direttamente dalla fonte:
Non siamo semplici rivenditori, ma produttori diretti! Situ...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Blown Glass
Three Scandinavian Art Deco Theater Pendants Brass Hand-blown Opaline 1920-1930
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
Set of three wonderful and rare ball pendants from the transition period from Art Nouveau to Art Deco, Scandinavia, 1920-1930. Hand-blown opaline glas sphere globes with beautifuly e...
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Early 20th Century Scandinavian Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Wooden Pendant Lamp by Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Sweden, 1960s
Located in Hagenbach, DE
This wooden ceiling lamp, designed by Hans-Agne Jakobsson in the 1960s, is a rare and extraordinary example of mid-century craftsmanship. Its round form, unusual for ceiling lamps of...
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1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Wood, Teak
Italian Genovese Empire Chandelier 1780 in Gilded Wood and Crystal Twelve Lights
Located in Milano, MI
Extraordinary Genovese Chandelier circa 1780 with Twelve Lights with transparent and blue crystals. Large Empire chandelier in Sculpted and Gilded Wood from the late 18th century, li...
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18th Century and Earlier Italian Empire Antique Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Gold Leaf, Iron
Stunning Large Barovier Toso Pendant Light Chandelier Murano Glass Basket, 1930s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A petite hand blown Italian Barovier & Toso pendant light with glass covered brass fittings. Clear ribbed glass elements. The Fixture requires one European E27 / 110 Volt Edison bulb...
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1930s Italian Neoclassical Revival Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
1 of 3 Petite Murano Glass Tubes Pendant Light by Doria, Germany, 1960s
Located in Aachen, NRW
1 of 3 Fantastic mid-century pendant lights by Doria, Germany, manufactured circa 1960-1969. A lot of Murano glass cylinders are suspended from the fixture.
Heavy quality and in very...
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Small Mint & Timeless Art Deco White Alabaster Pendant Chandelier & Brass Canopy
Located in Lisse, NL
Small and truly timeless Art Deco chandelier that will never fail to impress.
With early 20th century lighting as one of our specialties, finding an exce...
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Early 20th Century European Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Alabaster, Brass, Bronze
French Designer, Pendant Light, Brass, Metal, Glass, France, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass, glass and white-lacquered metal pendant light likely designed and produced in France, c. 1950s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 23” H x 9” W x 4.5” D
Dimensions of Canopy: 3....
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1950s French Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass
Petrol blue Murano glass chandelier
By Venini
Located in Dallas, TX
Mid-Century Modern petrol blue and clear-gold Murano glass chandelier Venini style, Italy 1980s
two chandeliers available - a pair.
Sold and priced individually.
The neoclassical sty...
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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Murano Glass
$6,600 / item
Rare Venetian Style Mouth Blown Clear Glass in Wrought Iron Frame Pendant Light
Located in Lisse, NL
Handcrafted and stylish pendant light in great condition.
This single light fixture is very beautiful, both in shape and in color. The stunning clear glass is mouth-blown into the h...
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1980s European Arts and Crafts Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Wrought Iron
Dutch Extra Large Green Enamel Vintage Industrial Pendant Lights by Philips
By Philips
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Extra extra large vintage industrial pendant used in warehouses and factories.
6x E26 / E27
Diameter 95 cm / 37.4”
Green enamel, brass hook
Weight: 6.70 kg / 14.8 lb
Priced per ...
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Enamel, Brass
Lady Michelle, Large Size Pink Drops Murano Glass and Crystal Chandelier, 1980s
Located in Roma, IT
Stunning Murano chandelier in the style of Venini La Cascata.
The chandelier consists of four laps made up of beautiful transparent pink drops cascading down, in the center circle th...
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1980s European Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Murano Glass
Art Deco Style Light for the Karl Marx Hof Vienna, Flushmount, Can Be Modified
By Woka Lamps
Located in Vienna, AT
Designed for the longest council House ever built, these lamps are located in the gangways between the blocks. The height of 50cm is the total, including the stems, the body only has...
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2010s Austrian Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Flowers Rezzonico Amethyst Murano Glass Chandelier Venice Italy 1980s
Located in Villaverla, IT
This exquisite chandelier is an authentic Murano glass masterpiece, handcrafted using traditional techniques passed down through generations. The piece features vibrant colors integr...
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20th Century Italian Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Cut Glass, Murano Glass
Wonderful Venetian Mouth Blown Clear Glass Entrance or Hallway Pendant Light
Located in Lisse, NL
This handcrafted and stylish pendant is in mint condition.
This single light, Italian pendant is very beautiful, both in shape and in color. The stunning clear glass is mouth-blown ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Arts and Crafts Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Wrought Iron
Pendant Light Chandelier 'Gavotte' by J.T. Kalmar, Brass Parchment Shades, 1960s
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A fantastic pendant light model 'Gavotte' no. '3762/M 6' by J.T. Kalmar, Vienna, Austria, manufactured in midcentury, ca. 1960 (late 1950s or early 1960s).
Parchment lampshades hang ...
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1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Mid-century Modern Italian Murano Glass and Brass Palmette Chandelier
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Large mid-century Murano glass palmette chandelier, Barovier and Toso style, Italy 1990s. The chandelier consists of a gold and brass painted metal frame, green and clear Murano glas...
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1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
One of a Kind Modern Black and Brass Industrial Chandelier, Hardwired
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This listing is for 1x one of a kind hardwired industrial chandelier in black & brass. The fixture has 3x E26 sockets (bulbs not included).
The brass components on this fixture are ...
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2010s American Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
$250 Sale Price
50% Off
Mid-Century Pendant Lamp by Yasha Heifetz for Rotaflex Heifetz 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Simple Rotaflex pendulum after a draft of Yasha Heifetz from the 60s.
Minimalist pendant lamp made of plastic. The symmetrical luminaire body consists of a translucent plastic (roto...
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Plastic
Carlo Nason Torpedo Mazzega Chandelier 18 lights 1960's Rare Vintage Design
By Mazzega, Carlo Nason
Located in Taranto, IT
Very rare chandelier designed by Carlo Nason for Mazzega mod. Torpedo, 18 Points of Light.
The item has a chrome-plated steel frame in good conservative condition, 18 Murano glass d...
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1960s Italian Space Age Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Steel
$7,157 Sale Price
45% Off
Hand Crafted V2 Glück Pendant, Ø80cm/31.5in
By Naomi Paul
Located in London, London
LIGHT / SHADE collection are down lights, V2 GLÜCK, CAVE and VEX. Designed in response to a need for beautiful and unique direct lighting.
A double cloth lower section cleverly conce...
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21st Century and Contemporary British Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
$9,207 / item
Finnish mid-century modern ceiling lamp by Itsu
By Itsu
Located in Turku, Varsinais-Suomi
Illuminate your space with the Finnish mid-century modern ceiling lamp by Itsu. This exquisite piece marries function with a beautiful form, accent...
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Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Chandelier Lantern Sculpture Contemporary Hand-Blown Glass Blackened Steel
Located in Bronx, NY
FLORA NO. 4
J.M. Szymanski
D. 2024
What is the architecture of a flower? FLORA, a lighting collection by J.M. Szymanski, explores a flower's remarkable form. The collection is a lin...
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2010s American Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Steel
Large Murano Vintage Candy oval pendant bubble gum pink swirl glass, Italy
Located in København, DK
Large new Italian Murano candy pendant ceiling lamp in bubble gum pink. Mouth-blown glass in oval shape with swirl pattern. E27 socket. Comes with adjustable suspension.
Handmade in ...
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2010s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Murano Glass
Copper Pendant Light by Jo Hammerborg for Fog & Morup, 1960s, Denmark
Located in Værløse, DK
A Danish Classic by Jo Hammerborg. A warm light for a beautiful home.
* A copper ceiling pendant
* Designer: Jo Hammerborg
* Model: Ultra
* Manufacturer: Fog & Mørup
* Year: 1963
...
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1960s Danish Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Copper
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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