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Chandeliers and Pendants For Sale
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
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
$165 / item
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
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
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
Large Finnish Design Flush Mount Brass & White Textile, model 75-002, 1950s
Located in Helsinki, FI
Vintage ceiling lamps like this one were made by different companies in Finland in the 1950s. Itsu along with Taito, Idman and Orno were some of the leading lighting manufacturers in...
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1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass
Optima 7 pendant Design by Hans Due for Fog & Morup Dänemark
By Fog & Mørup, Hans Due
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
Nictea Pendant by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Flos
Located in Berlin, DE
The Nictea pendant is composed of two rounded sections, seamlessly connected by carefully integrated metal components that are central to its design. Light gently passes through the ...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
$5,320 / item
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
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
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...
Category
2010s American Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
The 'Nanna' Pendant Light - By TallBoy
Located in Malton, GB
This is our 'Nanna' Pendant light. The Norse goddess of joy and peace. Wife of Baldr. Made from forged steel right here in Yorkshire by Sam our incredible blacksmith.
The wh...
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21st Century and Contemporary Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Steel
$1,515 / item
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
Monumental Paavo Tynell Art Deco Brass & Opaline Lighting Fixture, Taito 1930s
By Taito Oy, Paavo Tynell
Located in Helsinki, FI
A monumental art deco chandelier by Paavo Tynell and made by Taito. Commissioned for the iconic "Ilves Linna" building in Jämsänkoski designed by Architect W. G. Palmqvistin and fini...
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1930s Finnish Art Deco Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass
Leather Pendant Light in Black, Capa ii, Talabartero Collection Saddle Lamp
By L'Aviva Home
Located in New York, NY
The lamps in this collection are inspired by Colombia’s equestrian heritage, layered with a jewel-toned color palette that takes inspiration from the works of
Colombian artist Fernan...
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21st Century and Contemporary Colombian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
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:
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Blown Glass
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
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
Taraxacum Pendant by Castiglioni Italy, circa 1960
Located in Culver City, CA
Italy, 1960
Designed by Achille Castiglioni and Pier Giacomo Castiglione, with internal steel structure and transparent resin cocoon.
26”dia x 20”h
Ref. L5217
$ 8,400
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Steel
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
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
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
Copper 5 Pendant Cluster Chandelier with Black Accents, Made to Order
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This listing is for a 5x pendant cluster chandelier in a copper finish. Each pendant is approximately 16.5in tall (not including the bulb).
As shown, the size of the cluster is rou...
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2010s American Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum, Copper, Steel
$270 Sale Price
50% Off
'Onos 55' Brass Pendant Lamp by Florian Schulz, 1970s Germany
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Designed by Florian Schulz and crafted in Germany in the 1970s, this pendant light captivates with its elegant and functional design. Its sleek, minimalist aesthetic reflects the era...
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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
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
Monumental Antique French 24 lights Chandelier in Gilt Bronze and Crystal
Located in Casteren, NL
A grand and richly decorated French chandelier, crafted around 1880. This impressive piece is a fine example of late 19th-century French lighting design, where technical sophisticati...
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Late 19th Century French Empire Antique Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Gold Plate, Bronze
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
'Lampiatta' Metal Pendant in Glossy Yellow for Stilnovo
Located in Glendale, CA
Lampiatta Metal Pendant in Glossy Yellow for Stilnovo
Founded in 1946 in Milan, Stilnovo was one of the most innovative lighting companies in Italy during the Midcentury era, produc...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum
Mid-Century Modern Large Flush Mount or Ceiling Lamp by Erco, 1950s, Germany
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Mid-Century Modern large flush mount ceiling or wall lamp by Erco, 1950s Germany
Lampshade is in very good vintage condition.
This lamp works with 3x E27 light bulbs.
Wired and su...
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1950s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Swedish Anna Pendant Light of Metal with Leather Cover by Atelje Lyktan 1970s
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Vintage "Anna" pendant light designed by Anna Ehrner for Ateljé Lyktan in Sweden.
The lamp is made in the 1970s with a chromium plated metal frame mounted with almost cream colored...
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1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Chrome
Rare Acme Railroad Bow Center Lamp No. 218
Located in Peekskill, NY
We found this railroad Pullman Car Lamp listed in an 1911 Adlake catalog. It's an Acme Burner Center Lamp No. 218. This was distributed by Adams and Westlake. Im guessing it dates to...
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Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Bronze
Franco Luce Murano Glass Lily Petals Chandelier, Mid-Century Modern
By Franco Luce
Located in Torquay, GB
Mid-Century Murano glass chandelier by Franco Luce circa 1970s.
Exquisite white glass chandelier.
Consists of 18 Murano blown glass Lily flutes suspended on gilt metal skeletal Will ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Spanish Starburst Sunburst Foliage Flush Mount Light Fixture in Gilt Iron
By Ferro Art
Located in Barcelona, ES
Outstanding spanish foliage sunburst flush mount ceiling light in gilt iron, Ferro Art, 1950s
To be used as ceiling light fixture or as chandelier / pendant light adding a chain to t...
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20th Century Spanish Brutalist Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Iron, Gold Leaf
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
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
Vintage Italian Murano Chandelier - 36 Alabaster Multicolored Disks
By Vistosi
Located in Gaiarine Frazione Francenigo (TV), IT
Vintage Italian Murano chandelier in Vistosi style. The chandelier has 36 fantastic multicolored alabaster iridescent glasses in a nickel metal frame.
Period: late 20th century
Dimen...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Glass, Art Glass
Chandelier Hanging Light 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
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
Venini Pendant, Italy circa 1960
Located in Culver City, CA
Italy, 1960
Thick cube shaped glass pendant with brass fitter.
13"w x 13"d x 14”h
Ref. L5220
$ 5,800
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1960s Italian Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Adjustable Pendant Lamp with Counterweight by Adolf Loos for Kalmar
Located in München, DE
Very rare height-adjustable pendant lamp from the 1950s.
Very elegant design and high-quality workmanship.
It creates a very cozy light.
Design: Adolf Loos
Manufacturer: Kalmar Vien...
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1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Green Fern Leaves and Brass Basket Chandelier Attributed to Maison Baguès, 1950s
Located in Barntrup, DE
Green fern leaves and brass basket four-light chandelier, attributed to Maison Baguès, France, circa the 1950s.
This rare and stunning French Hollywood Regency-style botanical chande...
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1950s French Hollywood Regency Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass, Iron
Tenfold Pendant 3TA 24inch, Polished Nickel, Brutalist, Geometric Ceiling Light
By Luft Tanaka
Located in Brooklyn, NY
TENFOLD PENDANT 3TA 18inch, Polished Nickel by Luft Tanaka Studio
Composed of interlocking mirror polished sheetmetal panels, the Tenfold Series is inspired by brutalism and the arc...
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2010s American Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum, Brass, Steel
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
Spectacular Murano pink Glass Sputnik Chandelier - 51 glasses
By Mazzega
Located in Gaiarine Frazione Francenigo (TV), IT
Italian Sputnik chandelier in brass plated metal frame, 51 rare pink solid glass spheres. Murano blown glass in a traditional way. 10 light points.
Weight of chandelier about 17 kg.
...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Art Glass
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
$2,209 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Scandinavian Flush Mount Ceiling Light, 1950s
Located in Oslo, NO
Wonderful and decorative ceiling light with embossed shade in opaline glass and chrome metal base. Designed and made in Norway from ca 1950s first half. The lamp is fully working and...
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1950s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Chrome
Pair Magnificent Murano Glass Chandeliers, 101 Pink Tube Glasses
By Venini
Located in Budapest, HU
Pai Italian vintage chandeliers in Murano glass and nickel plated metal structure. The armor polished nickel supports 101 large pink glass tubes in a star shape. Can be used as a cha...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Art Glass, Murano Glass
Joe 501 Original Tailored Classic Detailed Handmade Ceiling Light by Wende Reid
By Wende Reid
Located in Chatswood, NSW
Joe Ceiling Lights are inspired by my father's mid-century Mark Cross cuff link box. The geometric shape works with any contemporary, mid-century or art deco decor. We use Italian and Belgian linens available in a wide range of colours to dramatically or subtly change the mood of this handmade fixture. We also source and change stitching colours to suit. Joe's solid brass fixture...
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2010s Australian Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
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
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
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
$3,324 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Italian Carved Gilt Wood & Iron Beaded Crystal Chandelier
Located in Bradenton, FL
Italian Two Tiered Carved Giltwood, Iron, and Beaded Crystal Chandelier. Chandelier features hand-carved giltwood and is embellished with hand-cut crystal and crystal beads, exemplif...
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Late 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
Figure - Cluster 3
Located in London, GB
Inspired by the notion of quiet luxury, Figure is handmade from alabaster and solid cast brass. The design is contemporary and timeless, combining natural materials with a minimalist...
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2010s British Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Alabaster, Brass
$3,640
70s Rattan Chandelier Italian Design
Located in Palermo, IT
70s rattan chandelier, Italian design
Intact and working, good condition. E27 lamp.
Length of the chandelier including wire 96 cm.
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1970s Italian Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Rattan
Pendant Light Chandelier, Brass Pleated Cream Fabric Shades, 1950s
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A fantastic chandelier made of brass with cream colored pleated fabric shades attributed to J.T. Kalmar manufactured in Austria in 1950s.
The brass parts are in very good original co...
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1950s Austrian Art Deco Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Gorgeous Antique 20 Inches in Diameter White & Black Alabaster Chandelier Light
Located in Lisse, NL
Excellent round shape and 20Ø" in diameter 'marble-like' alabaster pendant light with a stunning condition shade.
Thanks to its large size and superb condition this three-light alab...
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Early 20th Century European Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Alabaster, Metal, Brass, Bronze, Wire
Vintage Italian Murano Chandelier Lamp, 36 Pink Glasses
By Mazzega
Located in Gaiarine Frazione Francenigo (TV), IT
Vintage Italian Murano chandelier in Vistosi style. The chandelier has 36 fantastic Murano white and pink glasses ("crostoli") in a nickel metal frame.
Period: late XX century
Dimens...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Art Glass
French Black Enamel Brass Pendant Light by GAL, France
Located in Amsterdam, NL
French black Industrial pendant lamp by GAL, France
Used in warehouses and factories in France and Belgium.
Weight: 3.00 kg / 6.6 lb
Priced per individual item. All lamps have bee...
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Mid-20th Century French Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Enamel, 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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The alluring pendant light exemplifies the designer’s winsome mid-career work.
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The Doma by L’Aviva Home nods to Colombia’s equestrian heritage.
Celebrate Spring Year-Round with This Lush Murano-Glass Chandelier
Hand-blown glass makes the Italian fixture glow like dew-covered leaves in the sun.
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A Tale of Two Sputnik Chandeliers
This pair of iconic 20th-century light fixtures with the same name have two very different backgrounds.
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