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Chandeliers and Pendants For Sale
Petite Italian Roses Three-Light Tole Chandelier Gilded Metal, European, 1960s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A Hollywood Regency midcentury gilt tole roses chandelier, the fixture requires three European E14 candelabra bulbs, each bulb up to 40 watts. This light has a beautiful patina and g...
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1960s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Huge Italian Tole Porcelain Flowers Polychrome Chandelier, circa 1870 Rare 1of2
Located in Firenze, Toscana
I have another, roughly the same size with 4 lights. This one Houses 7 lights, 6 encircling and one in center. Will be newly rewired with certified UL US sockets for the United Stat...
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19th Century Italian Antique Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Tôle
Globe 4 Chandelier, by Research.Lighting, Black, 5in Glass Globe, Floor Model
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This listing is for 1x Globe 4 Chandelier designed and manufactured by Research.Lighting. It's a floor model that used in a photoshoot. There may be a few incredibly small scuffs but...
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2010s American Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
$600 Sale Price
60% Off
Magnificent Dutch Arts & Crafts Brass & Round Glass Hall Lantern / Pendant Light
Located in Lisse, NL
Perfect size Antique, Arts and Crafts hallway pendant with 12 curved art glass panels.
If you are looking for a stylish and quality crafted antique lantern to grace your entry hall,...
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Early 20th Century Dutch Arts and Crafts Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Rare Floral Pendant, Itsu, 1950s
By Itsu
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Rare pendant, manufactured by Itsu, 1950s. Brass frame and details, opaline glass shades. Flower details in similar style as Paavo Tynell bridal bouquet...
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1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Zeiss Ikon IK180 Mercury Mirror Glass Pendant Lights
By Zeiss Ikon
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Zeiss Ikon mercury mirror glass pendant by Adolf Meyer
aluminum top
2 meter / 80" black cotton flex
Weight: 1.20 kg / 2.6 lb
Priced per individual item. All lamps have been made s...
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Mid-20th Century German Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum
Pair of French Carved Alabaster Fixtures. Sold Individually.
Located in New York, NY
Pair of circa 1950's French carved alabaster light fixtures with 3 Edison interior lights and patinated bronze chain and canopy.
Sold individually.
Measurements:
Diameter: 23"
Heig...
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1950s French Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Alabaster, Bronze
Industrial Aluminium Hanging Tube Light, 1970s
Located in Kojetice, CZ
This industrial tube light was made in former Czechoslovakia during the 1970s. These lights were used in Czechoslovak trains called “PANTOGRAF” .It is made of an aluminium, an iron j...
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1970s Czech Industrial Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum, Iron
French Designer, Pendant Light, Glass, Rope, France, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A pink glass and beige rope pendant light designed and produced in France, c. 1930s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 18.0"H x 13.75"W x 13.75"D
Cord Length (inches): 13”
Dimensions o...
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1930s French Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Rope, Glass
Barovier & Toso Italian Chandelier in Crystal Glass and Brass
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Barovier&Toso, chandelier, crystal glass, brass, Italy, 1940s
This breathtaking chandelier is crafted by the acclaimed Venetian glass studio Barovier&Toso, and dates back to the 194...
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1940s Italian Art Deco Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Mid-20th Century Venetian Chandelier, Murano, 1980s
Located in Budapest, HU
Murano glass chandelier. Hand made in Murano. It made by 58 Murano crystal glasses in a gold metal frame. The chandelier has also a Murano glass ball in the end of the lamp. Murano b...
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1970s Italian Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
$2,152 / item
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
Hanami Suspension Large - Transparent Wire By Adriano Rachele
Located in Pomezia, Rome
Hanami is a symbol of delicate poetry, taking its name from the traditional Japanese ritual of observing blossoming cherry trees. The Hanami family includes ethereal suspensions, ava...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Other
Mid-Century German Cocoon Pendant Lamp from Goldkant Leuchten, 1960s
Located in Aachen, NRW
Rare Mid-Century Modern Cocoon Pendant Light by Goldkant Leuchten, Germany, 1960s
An exceptional example of mid-century lighting design, this sculptural pendant lamp was produced by...
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Palm Leaves Chandelier Murano Glass and Brass, 1970s
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Mouth blown Murano glass chandelier, green Murano glass leaves, brass frame, three light bulbs. The chandelier reproduces the crown of a palm tree. Rewired to European and US standar...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
$4,782 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Mid-Century Italian 12-Arm Chandelier by Stilnovo in Brass and Murano Glass
By Stilnovo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This exquisite chandelier is an outstanding example of mid-century Italian design.
Stilnovo, a renowned lighting manufacturer active since the 1940s and particularly influential duri...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Brass and Opal Glass Cascade Ceiling Lamp, Germany, 1960s
Located in Hagenbach, DE
This elegant ceiling lamp from 1960s Germany showcases a refined combination of brass and opal glass. The opal glass diffuser is seamlessly integrated into the brass frame, creating ...
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass
Angelo Lelii certified 3 Lune ceiling or wall light for Arredoluce, Italy 1960s
Located in Chiavari, Liguria
A beautiful ceiling light in brass and opaline glass, model “Tre Lune,” designed by Angelo Lelii with certificate of authenticity from the Arredoluce Archive, 1961.
In this ceiling ...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
"The Large Pendant" / 2479 by Josef Frank, designed in the 1920s, org. shades
Located in Stockholm, SE
A real Josef Frank icon, model The Large Pendant / 2479 i brass with original shades. Frank designed the lamp in the 1920 for Haus & Garten and brought the sketches of the lamp to Sw...
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1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Magnificent Murano Glass Chandelier, 101 Multicolor Tube Glasses
By Venini
Located in Budapest, HU
Italian vintage chandelier in Murano glass and nickel plated metal frame. The armor polished nickel supports 101 large multicolor glass tubes in a star shape. Can be used as a chande...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Art Glass, Murano Glass
Goldkant, Pendant Light, Resin, Germany, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A beige resin pendant light produced by Goldman, Germany, c. 1960s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 26” H x 17.5” Diameter
Dimensions of Canopy: 2.7“ H x 2.625” Diameter
Cord length...
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1960s German Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Resin
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
A Late 19th Century Whimsical Red and Gold Tole Pagoda Chandelier
Located in London, GB
France, circa 1880
A rare late nineteenth century red tole chandelier, in whimsical Chinoiserie taste, with double pagoda top and six drop lights....
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Late 19th Century French Antique Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Grand French 1960s Crystal Flush Ceiling Light, Midcentury
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful luxurious large golden solid brass flush pendant with 32 solid glass crystal orbs . The pendant emits light upward as well as through the glass orbs. 5 light candelabra ...
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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass, Enamel
Art Deco Ruffled Murano Hand Blown Glass Pendant Transparent Pink, 1970
By OTHR
Located in Rijssen, NL
Beautiful Ruffled Hand Blown Murano Glass Pendant, 1970.
This rare piece is a real eye catcher and suitable for many different interiors.
The glass looks ruffled because of the bea...
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1970s Italian Art Deco Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Murano Glass
Muller Freres French Art Deco Chandelier, 1920
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
French Art Deco Chandelier by Muller Frères, Luneville, France, 1920s. An exquisite example of French Art Deco lighting, this chandelier by Muller Frères, Luneville, features rare, b...
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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Wrought Iron
Large Seven Arms Chandelier Solid Pine with Fabric Shades by Luxus Sweden, 1960s
Located in Stockholm, SE
This unique, NOS; New Old Stock, never used solid pine wood, seven-light chandelier was created in this “golden age of Scandinavian design”, a period that saw the revival of an eleme...
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Iron
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
Spanish Sunburst Foliage Flush Mount Light Fixture in Gilt Iron, 1950
Located in Barcelona, ES
Eye-catching gold gilt wrought iron sunburst leafed flush mount ceiling light. Spain, 1950s.
This piece features a leafed sunburst or flower burst ceiling light showing a richly hand...
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Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Iron, Wrought Iron, Gold Leaf
Round Italian Murano Chandelier Pink Gold Color 1970s Leaves Flowers
By Franco Luce
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Round Italian Murano Chandelier Pink Gold Color 1970s Leaves Flowers
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Murano Glass
$1,255 Sale Price
30% Off
Hand Crafted Solitaire 03 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
$15,702 / item
Italian Ceiling Lights by Stilux
By Stilux
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian ceiling lights by Stilux. Designed and manufactured in Italy, circa the 1960s. Conical pendants with brass tripod canopy and opaline glass shade. Black enamel shades with whi...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass
$5,800 / item
Stunning Murano Pendant Light in style of Carlo Nason by Kalmar, 1970s
Located in Aachen, NRW
Wonderful floral pendant light with two hand-made Brown and Clear Murano glass petals which are supported by a metal frame, in style of Carlo Nason for Kalmar, in the 1970s
Heavy qu...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Murano Glass
Rezzonico Chandelier 6 Arms Artistic Clear Aquamarine Glass Flowers Multiforme
By Multiforme
Located in Trebaseleghe, IT
Rezzonico Chandelier 6 Arms Artistic Clear, Gold and Aquamarine Glass Flowers by Multiforme.
It is an evergreen model, a Classic product manufactured by our skilled masters glass-wor...
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2010s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Blown Glass, Murano Glass
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
Pair of Gilt Metal Ship Chandeliers, Sold Individually
Located in New York, NY
A pair of Italian circa 1960's Italian metal chandeliers with 12 lights. Sold Individually.
Measurements:
Present drop: 46.5"
Width: 47"
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1960s Italian Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
$12,000 / item
Chainmail Cobweb Sculptural Chandelier
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
A fusion of medieval craftsmanship and modern gothic elegance, the Chainmail Cobweb Chandelier evokes the ethereal beauty of a spider’s web. Meticulously handcrafted from interwoven ...
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2010s Mexican Post-Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Steel
Nickel-Plated Cut Crystal Chandelier
Located in Vienna, AT
Brass/cut crystal chandelier made in the 1960s.
Brass frame fitted with six E14 sockets, rich hangings from the various faceted crystal.
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1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass, Nickel
Josef Hoffmann Silk and Brass Pendant Wiener Werstaette 5th Avenue, Re Edition
Located in Vienna, AT
This marvellous pendant was designed for the New York branch of the historical Wiener Werkstaette.
All components according to the UL regulations, with an additional charge we will ...
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2010s Austrian Jugendstil Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Vintage French Wood and White Glass Ceiling Lamp, circa 1960
Located in Barcelona, ES
French vintage wooden and white glass decorated ceiling lamp. By unknown manufacturer from France, circa 1960. In original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and us...
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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Glass, Wood
$731 Sale Price
51% Off
Tom Dixon 'Melt' Opal Finish Polycarbonate Pendant
By Tom Dixon
Located in Glendale, CA
Tom Dixon 'Melt' Opal Finish Polycarbonate Pendant
The 'Melt' pendant is a beautifully biomorphic pendant that reflects and refracts light. Featuring an integrated LED module, it cr...
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21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
$1,125 / item
Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte '2356' Chandelier in Glass and Metal
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte, chandelier, model '2356', nickel-plated brass, coated metal, glass, Italy, design 1967
A stunning chandelier designed by the esteemed French designer M...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass, Steel, Nickel
Customizable Ceramic Pendant Lamp TRN F3 by Pani Jurek
By Pani Jurek
Located in Grojec, PL
The F3 lighting pendant is part of TRN collection. Three dimensional objects inspired by Jan Tarasin painting, have simple calligraphic forms which can play together as if they were ...
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2010s Polish Organic Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Achille Castiglioni Mid-Century Beige "Cocoon" Round Pendant, Italy 1960s
Located in Roma, IT
Stunning mid-century "cocoon" pendant with a marvelous dark beige even patina. This gorgeous cocoon ceiling lamp was designed by Achille Castiglioni in Italy in the 1960s.
This coco...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Steel
White Opaline Glass Brass Top Pendant Light
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Opaline glass pendant.
2 meter Black wire
Weight: 2.00 kg / 4.4 lb
Priced per individual item. All lamps have been made suitable by international standards for incandescent li...
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Pair of Large German Vintage Glass and Brass Lanterns Pendants Chandeliers 1950s
Located in Berlin, DE
A unique pair of large lanterns/ceiling lights made of blown and hand-cut glass, originally crafted for the reception area of a palace.
Germany, 1940-1950s.
Measures: (min.) Height o...
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Metal, Brass
French White Mat Glass Brass Pendant Lights
Located in Amsterdam, NL
French frosted glass pendant lights
Brass top with 2 meter / 80 inches black cotton flex
More in stock 50x, small differences in the edges. Good to combine.
Weight 0.50 kg / 1.1 lb...
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Mid-20th Century French Art Nouveau Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
$166 / item
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
Blown Glass, Murano Glass
$9,268 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Mid-Century Modern Style Silk and Crystal Glass Umbrella Chandelier, Re-Edition
By Woka Lamps
Located in Vienna, AT
Different colours available
Most components according to the UL regulations, with an additional charge we will UL-list and label our fixtures.
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2010s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Optima 7 pendant Design by Hans Due for Fog & Morup Dänemark
By Hans Due, Fog & Mørup
Located in Krefeld, DE
Very nice grey, white & red colored Optima pendant Design by Hans Hans Due in 1970s and manufactured by Fog & Mørup Denmark.
The insides of the lower s...
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1980s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Italian Mid Century Murano Glass Globe Chandelier with Golden Details, 1970s
Located in Morazzone, Varese
Italian Mid Century Murano Glass Globe Chandelier with Golden Details, 1970s
Beautiful and elegant Murano glass globe pendant lamp with gorgeous wave design inside the glass. The be...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
White Opaline Milk Glass Midcentury Brass Top Pendant Lights
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Opaline glass pendant.
2 meter black wire
Weight: 2.00 kg / 4.4 lb
Priced per individual item. All lamps have been made suitable by international standards for incandescent li...
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Octagonal Wood and Fabric Body Flush Mount Light, 1960s, Germany
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Octagonal Wood and Fabric Body Flush Mount Light, 1960s, Germany
Lampshade is in very good vintage condition.
This lamp works with 4x E27 light bulbs.
Wired and suitable to use wi...
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Mid-20th Century White Porcelain Opaline Glass Black Enamel Brass Pendant Lights
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Porcelain industrial hanging lamp.
White porcelain, brass and white opaline milk glass.
Black enamel shade
2 conductors, no ground.
Weight: 1.70 kg / 3.7 lb
Priced per individual i...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass, Enamel
Most Beautiful in Shape and Color Timeless Alabaster Shade Chandelier Dia 22.5Ø"
Located in Lisse, NL
Timeless antique extra large pendant light with a stunning alabaster shade.
Thanks to its timeless design, its extra large size and its mint condition this four light alabaster fixt...
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Alabaster, Metal, Bronze, Brass
Josef Hoffmann and the Wiener Werkstaette Fabric Department Pendant, Re-Edition
Located in Vienna, AT
A simple but sensational fixture, designed by Josef Hoffmann, for the fabric department of the Wiener Werkstaette on Kaerntnerstrasse in Vienna. Styl...
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2010s Austrian Jugendstil Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Silk
“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
Counterweight Pendant Light J.T. Kalmar, Brass Wicker Plexiglass Metal, 1960s
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A fantastic height adjustable counter balance pendant lamp model 'Scheiben Zug' no. 2521 by J.T. Kalmar manufactured in midcentury in 1960s.
The light is made of polished brass, whit...
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1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass, Metal
1960s Original Large Venini Tronchi two Tiers Glass Tube Chandelier
By Venini
Located in St- Leonard, Quebec
Original 1960s ' Tronchi ' clear glass tube chandelier from Venini .
Contain 4 E26 / E27 porcelain socket .
Handmade chrome frame .
Actual chain lenght is 26 in. plus 15 in. f...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Glossy Cream Ceramic Chandelier in Antique Brass 5-Arm 42.5" DIA
By Lostine
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Five antique brass patina arms curve up from a ceramic cluster dish to five tall stoneware ceramic shades in a glossy glaze with a subtle off-white hue. ...
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2010s American Modern 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.
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