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Chandeliers and Pendants For Sale
Custom Italian Blue Pink Pastel Murano Glass Round Brass Sputnik Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary customizable Italian exclusive Sputnik chandelier of grand size, entirely handcrafted, an enticing modern round design by Cosulich Interiors & Antiques, with a brass str...
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2010s Italian Organic Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Simplicissimus Chandelier, Olive Green Murano Glass by Multiforme
Located in Trebaseleghe, IT
Simplicissimus 360 chandelier, 6 lights, Olive Green artistic glass by Multiforme This collection in Murano glass is characterized by superb simplicity. It is the result of a research which harks back to the Classic Murano chandeliers with the purpose of re-elaborates them in modern terms. Simplicissimus chandelier...
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2010s Italian Other Chandeliers and Pendants

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Blown Glass

Mid-century Italian Modern Green Shade Counterweight Pendant Lamp, 1950s, Italy
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Mid-century Italian Modern Green Shade Counterweight Pendant Lamp, 1950s, Italy Consistent with age and use. Please see the pictures for the condition of the lamp. This lamp works ...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal, Brass

Scandinavian Functionalist Flush Mount Ceiling Light, 1950s
Located in Oslo, NO
Wonderful and decorative ceiling light in opaline glass with chrome metal base. Designed and made in Norway from ca 1950s first half. The lamp is fully working and in good vintage co...
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1950s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Chrome

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

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Crystal, Brass

Jules Sculptural Modern Classic Handmade Linen and Brass Pendant by Wende Reid
Located in Chatswood, NSW
Jules is a graceful handmade pendant light with a soft organic shape reminiscent of a translucent jelly fish. Jules Pendant can be made with 2-tone of linen as shown here or it can be single linen colour. It can also be used as a modern take on Chinoiserie or Hollywood Recency depending on the choice of fabrics and metal finishes you select. It can be subtle or bold depending on the level of contrast when two linen colours are used and on the stitching colour selection. Shown here in cream and natural linen with approximately a 39" total length (99 cm). The ceiling canopy is oversized rounded solid brass to complements the soft curves of this handmade special pendant shade. The signature linen covered light diffuser panel...
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21st Century and Contemporary Australian Organic Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Lampadario danese mod. 4/3 vintage anni 60 design Louis Poulsen
Located in None, IT
Lampadario in metallo arancione, modello 4/3, design Poul Hanningsen per Louis Poulsen, anni 60. CONDIZIONI: In buone condizioni, funzionante, presenta segni d'usura dati dal tempo ...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Pair of italian vintage industrial aluminum lamps
Located in Milano, IT
Pair of 1940s Italian Industrial Pendant Lamps - Aluminum and iron and Plexiglass Factory Lights Authentic Industrial Charm from 1940s Italian Workshops This rare pair of Italian pen...
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1940s Italian Industrial Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Aluminum

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

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Brass

Joe 700 Ceiling Lamp minimal, 20th century modern handmade by Wende Reid
Located in Chatswood, NSW
This classic, tailored, double ceiling lamp, inspired by old Hollywood and menswear is reminiscent of the 1940s and the early simplicity of Art Deco. Its clean shape is the perfect foil for our hand crafting and signature stitching to both tiers of upholstered shade edges, our signature bronzed armatures, and our removable linen diffuser. Joe Ceiling Lamps come in two proportions. Pictured is our 700 diameter x 350 deep size shown in powder blue. Joe Ceiling Lamps work individually or in pairs in hallways, glamorous powder rooms and bedrooms, over chic kitchen islands, desks and hallways and individually, projecting a soft useful ambient light. Depending on fabric and stitching selection, Joe Ceiling Lamp is a strong style statement, or a quietly glowing volume of light. Joe Ceiling Lamp is the companion of our Joe Pendant Lamp...
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21st Century and Contemporary Australian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Dante Rattan Large Pendant, by DUNLIN
Located in Sydney, AU
Designer's Notes Introducing the latest addition to our pendant light collection: The Dante. This exquisite cone-shaped pendant light embodies both structure and elegance. A strikin...
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21st Century and Contemporary Australian Chandeliers and Pendants

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Rattan

Austrian Postmodern Pair of "Cocoon" Chandeliers by EGLO Leuchten, 1990s
Located in Badajoz, Badajoz
Beauty Pair of Austrian "Cocoon" Chandeliers. These Chandeliers were designed during the 1990s in Austria by Eglo Leuchten. Original “Eglo” label still shows on the structure. These...
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1990s Austrian Post-Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Vistosi Riflesso Pendant Light in Amber Transaprent Glass And Matt Gold Frame
Located in Mogliano Veneto, Treviso
In the Riflesso collection the simplicity and lightness of glass become the main features with three different sinuous shapes. The silhouettes of the diffuser are enhanced by the LED...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Glass

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

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Alabaster, Metal, Brass, Bronze

Scandinavian Modern Brass and Honey Glass Ceiling Lamp by Vitrika, 1960s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Pendant light designed and manufactured by Danish design trio Vitrika during the 1960s. The name Vitrika, or Vi-Tri-Ka means 'The three of us can do it'. The lamp features a geometri...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Cut Glass

Holophane Glass Vintage Industrial Pendant Lights
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Vintage French Holophane glass lampshades. 2 meter / 80" black cotton wire. Weight: 1.20 kg / 2.6 lb Priced per individual item. All la...
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Mid-20th Century American Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

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

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Metal

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

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Enamel

Green Enamel Vintage Industrial Pendant Lights
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Enamel industrial pendant. Green enamel shade, white inside. Dark grey cast aluminum top. Weight: 2.90 kg / 6.4 lb Priced per individual item. All lamps have been made suitab...
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Mid-20th Century Ukrainian Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

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Aluminum, Enamel

Swedish Designer, Pendant Light, Glass, Brass, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and etched white opaline glass pendant light designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 41” H x 16.5” Diameter Dimensions of Canopy:  3.25“ H x...
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1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

'Cosmic Purion Chandelier 70' Handmade Piano Lacquered Brass Ceiling Lamp
Located in London, England
Inspired by planet-like shapes and textures, the Cosmic collection plays with both metal properties and a selection of patina finishes. The Purion Chandelier is inspired by the beaut...
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2010s English Organic Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Rich Rezzonico Venetian Chandelier 15 arms multicolor Murano Glass by Multiforme
Located in Trebaseleghe, IT
Rich Rezzonico Chandelier 15arms Clear-multicolored Murano Glass by Multiforme . This chandelier is the combination of the traditional Venetian structur...
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2010s Italian Other Chandeliers and Pendants

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Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Cylindrical Lantern in Louis XVI Style Brass Glass Pendant Lighting
Located in Berlin, DE
Elegant Louis XVI Style Brass Lantern: Illuminate in Style Discover our exquisite collection of large cylindrical lanterns in the timeless Louis XVI style, a harmonious fusion of br...
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21st Century and Contemporary German Louis XVI Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

1960s Gino Sarfatti Seguso Bubble Glass Wall or Ceiling Lamps for Arteluce
Located in Glendale, CA
1960s Gino Sarfatti Seguso Bubble Glass Wall or Ceiling Lamps for Arteluce Comprised of hand-blown bubbled Seguso glass and painted metal. The simplicity of Sarfatti's design and th...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

English Bell Jar Lantern with Etched Stars.
Located in Vero Beach, FL
English Bell Jar Lantern with Etched Stars Classic style English Bell Jar Lantern. Hand blown glass and embossed patinated brass band with a ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Other Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Sisal and Teak Pendant Lamp by Temde
Located in München, DE
Exceptionally beautiful and very rare pendant lamp from the 1960s. The design is very unusual. The shape and materials create a warm and very pleasant light. Especially beautiful tea...
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1960s German Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Raffia, Plastic, Teak

Pendant, Itsu Oy, 1950s
By Itsu
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Pendant, manufactured by Itsu Oy, 1950s. Brass frame with opaline glass shades. Marked. Good vintage condition, minor patina consistent with age and use.
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1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Simplicissimus Chandelier, 6 arms Pearl Pink Murano Glass by Multiforme
Located in Trebaseleghe, IT
Simplicissimus 360 chandelier, 6 lights, Pearl 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

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Blown Glass

Poul Henningsen 'PH 5' Pendant for Louis Poulsen in Monochrome Burgundy
Located in Glendale, CA
Poul Henningsen 'PH 5' Pendant for Louis Poulsen in Monochrome Burgundy Poul Henningsen introduced his iconic 'PH 5' pendant light in 1958. Six decades later, the 'PH 5' remains the...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Aluminum, Steel

Mid-Century Honeycomb Glass Pendant with Brass – Ukraine, 1950s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Vintage Mid-Century Honeycomb Glass Pendant with Brass – Ukraine, 1950s A charming and rare mid-century pendant lamp, handcrafted in Ukraine in the 1950s. This playful piece feature...
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Mid-20th Century Ukrainian Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Mid-Century Diabolo Wood Hanging Pendant, 1970s
Located in Hannover, DE
This is a handwoven pendant using willow material and very unique techniques by experienced craftsmen. its a beautiful ceiling pendant that is perfect for almost all styles of homes ...
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1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Willow

Italian Murano Six-Tier Amber Felci Glass chandelier - 36 glasses
Located in Gaiarine Frazione Francenigo (TV), IT
Beautiful Italian Murano Chandelier composed of 36 splendid amber glasses that give a very elegant look. The glasses of this chandelier are real works of art. Period: late XX century...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Art Glass

34" Pendant Light in Handwoven Natural Rattan, Ventila Collection
Located in New York, NY
Ventila, our nickname for the Tagalog word for ‘fan’, is woven from Filipino rattan and takes inspiration from colonial era ceiling fans. Measure: 34"...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Rare Top Quality Murano Vintage Chandelier, 26 Pink Glasses Tube
Located in Gaiarine Frazione Francenigo (TV), IT
Italian vintage chandelier in Murano glass and nickel-plated metal structure. The armor polished nickel supports 26 pink glass tubes with a particular shape Period: late 20th centur...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Blown Glass

PENSEE L Pendant
Located in Renton, WA
Pensée, a refined and contemporary take on a timeless silhouette. With its classic profile and compact design, the Pensee Pendant emits a calming glow through hand-crafted opal glass...
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2010s Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Steel

PENSEE L Pendant
PENSEE L Pendant
$590 / item
Serenade Chandelier 5 Lights Moka Murano Glass by Multiforme
Located in Trebaseleghe, IT
Serenade chandelier 5 Moka Murano glass, white handmade cotton lampshades by Multiforme Serenade collection is inspired by a contemporary and international design, simple but not ban...
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2010s Italian Other Chandeliers and Pendants

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Blown Glass

Rare Arts & Crafts Entry Hall Pendant with Textured Amber and Clear Glass Panels
Located in Lisse, NL
Good quality and small size, handcrafted entry hall light fixture. Rare Handcrafted Arts & Crafts Entry Hall Pendant with Textured Amber and Clear Glass Panels One of the joys of s...
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Early 20th Century European Arts and Crafts Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Large Gilt Brass Flower Shape Chandelier by Palwa, Germany, 1970s
Located in Hannover, DE
This beautiful chandelier with the finest lead crystal comes from Palwa. Its crystal blossoms and numerous candles make it a feast for the eyes. This chandelier is lovingly crafted b...
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1970s German Hollywood Regency Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal, Gold Plate

Artistic glass lightbulb chandelier Murano Bulb Marcantonio X Multiforme #06
Located in Trebaseleghe, IT
The art of Murano glass meets the iconicity of a bulb, together they give rise to a brilliant piece of furniture: a lightbulb, a chandelier or whatever your imagination suggests. Murano Bulb...
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2010s Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Goldkant, Pendant Light, Resin, Germany, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A beige polymer-resin pendant light produced by Goldkant, Germany, c. 1960s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 41.0"Height x 15.5"Diameter Stem Length (inches): 20.75" Dimensions of Ca...
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Resin

Large J.T. Kalmar Chandelier, Brass Textured Glass, Mid-Century Modern, 1950s
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A large glass and brass chandelier by J.T. Kalmar, Vienna, Austria, manufactured in midcentury, circa 1960 (late 1950s or early 1960s). The fixture is made of a black painted metal center piece which holds 12 arms made of solid polished brass which has an aged surface in a rich and warm tone and lovely patina. The textured and curved glass lamp...
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1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal, Brass

Jugendstil pendant with palme koenig opaline glass shade vienna around 1908
Located in Wien, AT
jugendstil pendant with palme koenig opaline glass shade vienna around 1908 Brass polished and stove enameled The glass is clear glass it is only dark because the background is dark.
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Early 1900s Austrian Jugendstil Antique Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Art Deco Murano Glass Tulip Chandelier
Located in Houston, TX
A beautiful early 20th Century Art Deco Murano glass tulip chandelier composed of hand-blown clear and opaline glass. This chandelier h...
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Early 20th Century Italian Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

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Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Opaline Glass

Simplicissimus Chandelier, Aquamarine Murano Glass by Multiforme
Located in Trebaseleghe, IT
Simplicissimus 360 chandelier, 6 lights, Aquamarine artistic glass by Multiforme This collection in Murano glass is characterized by superb simplicity. It is the result of a research which harks back to the Classic Murano chandeliers with the purpose of re-elaborates them in modern terms. Simplicissimus chandelier...
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2010s Italian Other Chandeliers and Pendants

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Blown Glass

Venini Two-Tone Chandelier, 3 Levels, Murano Glass, Italy, 1970
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

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Crystal

Customizable White Plaster Veris Pendant 30", hung by hand-plastered rod
Located in Freiburg im Breisgau, DE
The ‘Veris’ pendant by Benediko Design is a sculptural lighting piece that embodies organic minimalism. With its clean, architectural silhouette and subtly textured surface, it serve...
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21st Century and Contemporary German Minimalist Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Antique Church Opaline Pendant Light
Located in Stockbridge, GB
Czech Opaline Pendant Light – A A vintage opaline glass pendant light salvaged from a school in former Czechoslovakia, featuring a lovely moulded decorative shape. The glass which h...
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Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Steel

Leather Pendant Light in Berry, Capa, Talabartero Collection Saddle Lamp
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

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Brass

Large Murano glass Chandelier -101 pink lattimo glass petal
Located in Gaiarine Frazione Francenigo (TV), IT
Italian vintage chandelier in Murano glass and nickel plated metal structure. The armor polished nickel supports 101 glass petals (pink and white “lattimo”) that give a very elegant...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Art Glass

Double Pull Brass Pendant Light by Florian Schulz
Located in Rijssen, NL
Fantastic Double Pull pendant light by Florian Schulz, Germany, Europe. Design period: 1970-1979, production period: 2022. Two brass polished unlacquered pendants ( D 40 cm) suspend...
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21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Rezzonico Chandelier 6 Arms Artistic Clear Gold Pink Glass Flowers 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

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Blown Glass, Murano Glass

1970s Vintage Italian Murano Chandelier, 36 White Disks
Located in Gaiarine Frazione Francenigo (TV), IT
Vintage Italian Murano chandelier in Vistosi style. The chandelier has 36 fantastic iridescent alabaster white discs in a nickel metal frame. Period: late XX century Dimensions: 44,5...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Art Glass

Mid-Century Modern Sunburst Brass Ceiling Lamp
Located in Barcelona, ES
Step back in time with the allure of a Mid-Century Modern sunburst brass wall lamp, a design gem from circa 1960, steeped in the traditions of French craftsmanship. Crafted with meti...
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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Hans-Agne Jakobsson Verdigris Patinated 'Tratten' Outdoor Pendant
Located in Glendale, CA
Hans-Agne Jakobsson Darkly Patinated 'Tratten' Outdoor Pendant. An exclusive made for U.S. and UL listed authorized re-edition of the classic Swedish design from Jakobsson, executed...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Pair Mid-20th Century Pink Murano Chandelier
Located in Budapest, HU
Pair Murano Glass chandeliers. HAND MADE IN MURANO. It made by 36 Murano pink glasses in a gold painted metal frame. The chandelier has also a Murano transparent glass base in the e...
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1970s Italian Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Anna Karlin Lantern Stack
Located in New York, NY
Sculptural forms are stacked along a hand-finished tube running from floor to ceiling, with a central light source providing a soft, organic glow which accentuates the inherent textu...
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2010s American Chandeliers and Pendants

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Steel

Swedish Designer, Pendant, Fabric, Teak, Sweden, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A beige and pink fabric string and teak pendant light designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1960s. Wear consistent with age and use Overall Dimensions (inches): 30.0" Height x 15.0" ...
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1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Fabric, Wood, Teak

White Porcelain White Opaline Glass Vintage Industrial Brass Pendant Lights
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Porcelain industrial hanging lamp. White porcelain, brass and clear glass. 2 conductors, no ground. Weight: 1.20 kg / 2.6 lb Priced per individual item. All lamps have been m...
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Stunning Mid-Century Five Light Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors Flower Chandelier
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Beautiful chandelier designed by Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors, Sweden. This light fixture is made of metal, brass and lovely elements of glass in the style of leafs. Gorgeous Scandina...
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1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal, Brass

Rare Counterweight Silk Pendant Light Chandelier by Josef Frank
Located in Vienna, AT
Large height adjustable brass counter balance pendant. Design by Josef Frank manufactured in the 1930s and Fitted with three + three E27 sockets. The lamp is fully restored with new...
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1930s Austrian Vienna Secession Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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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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