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Chandeliers and Pendants For Sale
Finnish Designer, Chandelier, Brass, Glass, Teak, Finland, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass, teak and glass chandelier designed and produced in Finland, c. 1950s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 21” H x 24.5” Diameter
Dimensions of Canopy: 2.5” H x 3.25” diameter
S...
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1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Vintage Swedish Grace solid brass six-arm chandelier, 1930s Scandinavian Design
Located in Forserum, SE
A Swedish six-arm chandelier from the 1930s, masterfully crafted from solid brass and adorned with intricate leaf and floral motifs. Each arm cradles a candle-shaped E27 lamp holder,...
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1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
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
Grande plafoniera con pendagli vetro di Murano ispirato al mid-century italiano
Located in Trebaseleghe, IT
Grande lampadario plafoniera con pendagli in vetro di Murano ispirato al mid-century italiano
Direttamente dalla fonte:
Non siamo semplici rivenditori, ma produttori diretti! Situat...
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2010s Italian Other Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Blown Glass
$2,204 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Endless Straight - 3 Units Light Fixture by Jason Miller for Roll & Hill
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT
Jason Miller's Endless collection takes its inspiration from 1970s Super-graphics. After the reductionist intentions of modernism faded, some architects began to use large-sca...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum
Robin's Egg Blue 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 three tall stoneware ceramic shades in Robin's Egg, a matte glaze with a tinge of blue. With a fixed black walnut orb and tan harness leather accents, this graceful chandelier has the capability of being installed on a flat or sloped ceiling. With a 42.5” diameter, the five-arm Lola Chandelier...
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2010s American Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Josef Hoffmann & Wiener Werkstaette Silk & Brass Moldauer Pende, Re-Edition
Located in Vienna, AT
For the residence of the Banker Dr Dietrich Moldauer material: Patinated brass, silk, all other colors are possible.
Literature: Sekler, Josef Hoffmann – Das architektonische Werk, S...
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2010s Austrian Jugendstil Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Poul Henningsen PH Septima Glass Pendant
Located in Dronten, NL
The PH Septima is regarded as one of Poul Henningsen’s most refined pendants. When exhibited for the first time as a prototype at the Danish Museum of Decorative Art (now Designmuseu...
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2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
$13,950 / item
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
Glossy Cream Ceramic Lola Chandelier in Antique Brass 3-Arm 32.5" DIA
By Lostine
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Three antique brass patina arms curve up from a ceramic cluster dish to three 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
French Black Enamel Vintage Industrial Pendant Lights
Located in Amsterdam, NL
French factory pendant light
Black enamel, white interior
Weight: 1.00 kg / 2.2 lb
Priced per individual item. All lamps have been made suitable by international standards for inca...
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Mid-20th Century French Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Enamel
Medium Terracotta Ceramic Pendant Light, Aged Bronze, Ajedrez Atzompa
By L'Aviva Home
Located in New York, NY
Our Atzompa Collection is created in the Oaxacan town of Santa María Atzompa, where the pottery-making tradition has roots tracing back to ancient Zapotec culture.
Building on this ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Ceramic
French Art Deco Lustre Frozen Glass Ceiling Pendant Chandelier, circa 1930
Located in Labrit, Landes
Art Deco chandelier or lustre, French
Frozen molded glass and brass
Realistic flowers motifs
1930
A very small chip on the lower part of the globe (please see last photo).
Good condi...
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Grande lampadario con pendagli vetro di Murano ispirato al mid-century italiano
Located in Trebaseleghe, IT
Grande lampadario con pendagli vetro di Murano ispirato al mid-century italiano
Direttamente dalla fonte:
Non siamo semplici rivenditori, ma produttori diretti! Situate vicino a Ven...
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2010s Italian Other Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Blown Glass
$3,320 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Cocoon Pendant Lamp by Goldkant, 1960s, Germany
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Cocoon Pendant Lamp by Goldkant, 1960s, Germany
Lampshade is in very good vintage condition.
This lamp works with E27 light bulbs.
Wired and suitable to use with 220V and 110V for...
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Resin
Simplicissimus Chandelier, 6 Arms Amber Murano Glass by Multiforme
By Multiforme
Located in Trebaseleghe, IT
Simplicissimus 360 chandelier, 6 lights, Amber artistic glass by Multiforme
This collection in Murano glass is characterized by superb simpli...
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2010s Italian Other Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Murano Glass, Blown Glass
$1,790 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Joe Colombo 'Triedro' Metal Pendant Lamp in White for Stilnovo
By Stilnovo, Joe Colombo
Located in Glendale, CA
Joe Colombo 'Triedro' Metal Pendant Lamp in White for Stilnovo
Founded in 1946 in Milan, Stilnovo was one of the most innovative lighting companies in Italy during the Mid-century e...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Large Statement Murano Chandelier in the style of Carlo Scarpa with chrome fitti
By Carlo Scarpa
Located in Bromma, SE
Huge Stunner Murano Chandelier in the style of Carlo Scarpa with beautiful hand blown poliedri prisms in clear glass.
Lamp structure in patinated chrome.
The chandelier is composed o...
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Early 2000s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Chrome
Spider Special 150 Ceiling Light Italian Design by Diego Mardegan
Located in London, GB
A very stunning bespoke ceiling light fixture Titled " Spider Special 150 " This ceiling light is composed of six ivory coloured silk on parchment shades held to a brass metal frame....
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2010s Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Bergboms, Chandelier, Brass. Rattan, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and rattan chandelier produced by Bergboms, Sweden, c. 1940s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 22.75” H x 25” Diameter
Dimensions of Canopy: 3.75“ H x 4.4” Diameter
Stem lengt...
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1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Rust Iron French Vintage Industrial Pendant Lights
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Small French rust iron industrial pendant
2 meter black cotton flex 2 conductors
Weight 0.60 kg / 1.3 lb
Priced per individual item. All lamps have been made suitable by inter...
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Mid-20th Century French Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Iron
Art Deco Style White Milk Glass and Bronze Octagon Shape Pendant or Flush Mount
Located in Plainview, NY
Art Deco Style White Milk Glass and Bronze Octagonal Flush Mount or Pendant:
This elegant Art Deco-style fixture features a bold octagonal design, crafted from sandblasted frosted m...
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20th Century Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Bronze
Counterweight Pendant Light by J.T. Kalmar, Josef Frank, Brass Wicker, 1950s
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A rare and fantastic height adjustable brass counter balance pendant lamp with a wicker lampshade model 'Kugel-Dreierzug' no. 2514 by J.T. Kalmar manufactured in midcentury in 1950s....
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1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Three Arm Solid Pine Chandelier by Luxus Sweden, 1960s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Swedish lighting manufacturer, Luxus gave form to some of the now iconic models that define the “Swedish mid-century style”. This solid pine wood, three-light chandelier was create...
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Fabric, Plastic, Pine
Handcrafted Linear Chandelier with Brass Plate Paired with Bronze Glass
Located in NEW YORK, NY
The standout feature of this Suspension Snooker lies in its exquisite giraffe print, meticulously handcrafted by skilled artisans with an eye for detail. Each brass plate is a design...
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2010s Portuguese Minimalist Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Italian Vintage Murano Chandelier, 26 Glass Petals
By Mazzega
Located in Gaiarine Frazione Francenigo (TV), IT
Italian vintage Murano chandelier made by 26 glass petals (trasparent and white “lattimo”) in a chrome frame.
Period: late XX century
Dimensions: 47,250 inches (120 cm) height with ...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Art Glass
Diabolo Kiwi Boho Basket Hanging Lamp in the style of J. T. Kalmar , 1950s
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Hannover, DE
Warm, soft light streams out of the lamp, which has been carefully handcrafted in the shape of a diabolo. Even fine details such as the canopy are finished with the finest weaving. The age-appropriate patina makes these lights shine and reflects the quality and individuality that cannot be found in modern...
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1950s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Wicker
Unique Murano Gold glass chandelier 6 lights, Vintage Made in Italy in stock
Located in Venezia, IT
Unique Murano Clear and gold glass chandelier 6 lights, Vintage Made in Italy in stock.
Each detail is enriched with real gold, embedded in the glass during the blowing phase.
Condit...
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Late 20th Century Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass, Steel
French Art Deco Chandelier Ezan Molded Clichy Glass Ceiling Pendant, C 1940
Located in Labrit, Landes
Clichy glass, aluminium and wood chandelier or lustre, French
Clichy glass is recognizable by its white-flecked glass technique. This effect is obtained during the hot glass manufact...
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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum
Il Pezzo 12 10-Pendants Satin Brass Staggered Chandelier by Il Pezzo Mancante
Located in Milan, IT
Refined and seductive, Il Pezzo 12 Staggered Chandelier evokes the image of female figures carrying light within. Tapered brass stems house precious crystal diffusers with integrated...
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2010s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Art Deco Creme Opaline Pendants, Set of 2, Sweden 1930s
Located in NUEMBRECHT, NRW
This unusual set of Art Deco pendants was designed and manufactured in Sweden in the 1930s. The lights feature cream colored opaline lamp shades wi...
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1930s Swedish Art Deco Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Classy Art Deco White & Black Alabaster Pendant Chandelier with Chain & Canopy
Located in Lisse, NL
Top class, Art Deco mint condition chandelier with a stylized flower shade and perfect canopy.
Thanks to its good size and superb condition this alabaster chandelier will light up b...
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Early 20th Century European Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Alabaster, Metal, Brass, Bronze
Silk Pendant Lamp from the 1930's, Austria
Located in Vienna, Austria
A silk pendant lamp from the 1930's, made in Austria. The metal has been chrome plated and is in very good condition. Unique to this design is that t...
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1930s Austrian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Midcentury Sputnik Spherical Green Glass and Brass Chandelier, 2020
Located in Rome, IT
A fantastic spot of green color, amazing design due to its very particular shape of these green glass spheres and for the fantastic brass rods. Very elegant, will furnish and decorat...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Simplicissimus Chandelier, 6 Arms Denim Blue Murano Glass by Multiforme
By Multiforme
Located in Trebaseleghe, IT
Simplicissimus 360 chandelier, 6 lights, Denim Blue artistic glass by Multiforme
This collection in Murano glass is characterized by superb s...
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2010s Italian Other Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Blown Glass
Rigadin Chandelier 5 Arms encased Ivory Murano Glass Edgar by Multiforme
By Multiforme
Located in Trebaseleghe, IT
Edgar chandelier, 5 lights, Ivory encased rigadin Murano glass by Multiforme
Edgar Murano glass chandelier is one of those chandeliers in our collections that stands out thanks to it...
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2010s Italian Other Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Blown Glass
$2,719 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Spanish Foliage Sunburst Light Fixture / Chandelier in Gilt Iron, 5 Lights
By Ferro Art
Located in Barcelona, ES
Outstanding spanish foliage sunburst flush mount ceiling light in gilt iron, Ferro Art, 1950s
Large size (70 cm / 27,55 inches diameter). Five Lights.
...
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20th Century Spanish Brutalist Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Gold Leaf, Iron
Simplicissimus Murano Chandelier 6 arms Blush Pink Glass by Multiforme
By Multiforme
Located in Trebaseleghe, IT
Simplicissimus 360 chandelier, 6 lights, Blush Pink 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
$1,803 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Robin's Egg Blue Ceramic Lola Chandelier in Antique Brass 3-Arm 32.5" DIA
By Lostine
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Three antique brass patina arms curve up from a ceramic cluster dish to three tall stoneware ceramic shades in a matte glaze with a tinge of blue. With a fixed black walnut orb and tan harness leather accents, this graceful chandelier has the capability of being installed on a flat or sloped ceiling. With a 32.5” diameter, the three-arm Lola Chandelier...
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2010s American Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Top Quality & Good Size, Timeless Design Alabaster Pendant Light with Rope Chain
Located in Lisse, NL
Top class light fixture with a stunning alabaster shade.
Thanks to its unique design, its good size and its truly excellent condition this alabaster chandelier will light up both yo...
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Early 20th Century Italian Classical Roman Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Alabaster, Wire, Brass
Blue Murano glass chandelier, Italy
By Mazzega
Located in Dallas, TX
Mid century modern five-tier transparent blue Murano glass chandelier, by Mazzega, Italy, 1980s.
The light blue Murano glass chandelier is made of delicate handmade petal glasses, an...
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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Chrome
Art Deco Jefferson 'Moonstone' Milk Glass Plafonnier Light Pendant, C.1930
Located in London, GB
A beautiful silver plated moonstone glass plafonnier ceiling light. c.1920
Silver plated brass ring of embellished with rams head decoration. Beautiful white moonstone glass bowl complete with chain and three-way ceiling hook...
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Early 20th Century English Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Gaia, Murano White and Black Mezza Filigrana glass sphere, Piattelli Design
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
The Gaia collection introduces a contemporary take on lighting, showcasing glass spheres that breathe new life into the classic Mid-century Murano Mezza Filigrana technique. It provi...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Antique Gilt Bronze & Brass & Glass Gothic Sanctuary Lamp / Church Candle Light
Located in Lisse, NL
Stunning 19th century Gothic art pendant with shields and gilt scrolling patterns.
This late 1800s church relic truly has an aura of religiousness about it. This sanctuary pendant i...
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Late 19th Century European Gothic Revival Antique Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass, Bronze, Gold Leaf
Contemporary Hammered Copper Pendant Lamp
Located in Guadalajara, Jal.
Tiripiti means gold in Purepecha lenguage and is also the name given to the gods that are manifestations of the sun. The lamp casts its light through the greatness of pre-Colombian c...
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2010s Mexican Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Copper
$421 / item
1 of 3 Stunning Floral Chrome Sputnik Chandelier, Germany, 1960s
Located in Aachen, NRW
Stunning floral plexiglass and chrome Sputnik chandeliers, Germany, 1960s.
It requires 10 x E14 standard bulbs with 40W max each.
Light bulbs are not included. It is possible to ins...
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Chrome
1970s Chandelier Sputnik by Goffredo Reggiani in Chrome, Made in Italy
Located in Milano, IT
1970s Gorgeous space age chandelier Sputnik by Goffredo Reggiani in chrome with twenty lights. Made in Italy (light bulbs are included)
This chandelier is a true sculpture, it works...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Chrome
Dante Rattan XL Pendant, by DUNLIN
By DUNLIN
Located in Sydney, AU
Designer's Notes
Introducing the latest addition to our rattan pendant light collection: The Dante. This exquisite XL pendant light embodies both structure and elegance. A striking ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Australian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Rattan
$1,368 / item
Pair Murano Discs Pendants
By Gino Vistosi
Located in Jersey City, NJ
This pair of pendants are made with 2 hand blown glass discs. Each disc an LED light source. The post and the canopy are in brass. This design is unique and elegant.
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
$3,400 / set
Large Art Déco Chandelier, Pendant Light, 1920s - 1930s
Located in Schwerin, MV
Large pendant lamp from the 1920s-1930s with a marbled glass shade and rope suspension in good condition. The antique pink glass shade has a curved shape and a brown marbling and is ...
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Early 20th Century German Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Good Size & Timeless Art Deco White Translucent Alabaster & Black Pendant Light
Located in Lisse, NL
Great condition and stunning natural veins and patterns alabaster mineral stone pendant.
Thanks to its practical size and timeless design this alabaster chandelier will look great i...
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Early 20th Century European Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Alabaster, Metal, 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
$2,147 Sale Price
20% Off
Large D. 19.5Ø & Pure White Alabaster Art Deco Style Flush Mount / Pendant Light
Located in Lisse, NL
Timeless and perfectly balanced, Art Deco Style alabaster 3-light ceiling light.
Finding an excellent condition and highly attractive fixture always makes our day. This large size specimen has one of the most attractive alabaster shades and it is very wel balanced too. Combined with a vintage brass...
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Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Alabaster, Brass, Bronze
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
Venini Two-Tone Chandelier, 3 Levels, Murano Glass, Italy, 1970
By Venini
Located in BARCELONA, ES
Superb and rare two-tone venini chandelier designed and produced in murano, italy, in the 1970s.
This unique object is composed of orange and transparent murano glass crystals spr...
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1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal
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
Diminuative Antique Victorian 19th Century Copper Verdigris Wall Lantern, C.1880
Located in London, GB
Beautifully formed 19th century copper wall lantern in original condition. c.1880
In incredible and untouched condition - glazed lantern with exterior protective cage. Wonderful a...
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19th Century British Victorian Antique Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Copper
Simplicissimus Chandelier, 6 lights, Citron Yellow Murano Glass by Multiforme
By Multiforme
Located in Trebaseleghe, IT
Simplicissimus 360 chandelier, 6 lights, Citron Yellow artistic glass by Multiforme
This collection in Murano glass is characterized by super...
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2010s Italian Other Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Blown Glass
$1,803 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Stunning Georgian Style Flemish Brass Metal 10 Light Chandelier, Belgium, 1930s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Add a touch of opulence to your home with this charming chandelier! Perfect patina to the Metal to enhance any chic or eclectic home. We'd love to see it hanging in an entry hall or ...
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1950s Belgian Georgian Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Brass Chandelier with Crystal Inserts
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Brass chandelier with crystal inserts all around, 6 bulbs.
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Early 2000s European Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, 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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