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Chandeliers and Pendants For Sale
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
Materials
Brass
Barovier 1940 Large Elegant Chandelier in Murano Glass and Brass
By Barovier
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Elegant Murano glass and brass shuttle chandelier Barovier design 1940s
Category
1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
$2,925 Sale Price
30% Off
1960 Germany Palwa Sputnik Chandelier Swarovski Crystal & Gilt Brass
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Outstanding mid century Sputnik chandelier made of a gilt brass construction with Swarovski crystals. Designed by Christoph Palme. Chandelier illuminates beautifully and offers a lot...
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1960s German Hollywood Regency Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass, Gold Plate
Swedish Designer, Chandelier, Brass, Fabric, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and white fabric chandelier designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 32.625” H x 22” Diameter
Dimensions of Canopy: 2.75” H x 5” W x 5” D
S...
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1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Large French Bronze and Crystal Chandelier
Located in Bradenton, FL
Large French Two-tier Gilt-Bronze and Crystal French Chandelier. Chandelier features a gracefully scrolled gilt-bronze frame adorned with an opulent cascade of hand-cut crystal prism...
Category
Late 20th Century French Renaissance Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
Tenfold Pendant 3TB 24inch, Polished Nickel, Customizable Chandelier, Brutalist
By Luft Tanaka
Located in Brooklyn, NY
TENFOLD PENDANT 3TB 24inch by Luft Tanaka Studio
Composed of interlocking mirror polished metal panels, the Tenfold Series is inspired by the aesthetics, architectural styles, and a...
Category
2010s American Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum, Brass, Steel
Mid-Century PH5 Pendant White & Blue Enamel Chandelier by Poul Henningsen
Located in New York, NY
Illuminate your space with this Mid-Century Modernist PH5 Pendant Chandelier. Designed by Poul Henningsen for Louis Poulsen in 1980, this exquisite piece exemplifies Danish lighting ...
Category
1980s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Enamel
Onos 55 Double Pull Brass Pendant Lamp by Florian Schulz, Germany
Located in Rijssen, NL
Fantastic pendant light Onos-55 Double Pull by Florian Schulz, Germany, Europe. Design period: 1970-1979, production period: 2022.
Two brass polished unlacquered pendants suspended...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Shelley Oval Belgian Linen & Brass Classic Modern Double Pendant by Wende Reid
By Wende Reid
Located in Chatswood, NSW
Minimal, tailored, glamorous, understated useful, modern with a hint of retro 1940's mid-century chic, oval, tapered, linen and brass, Shelley pendant lamp featuring two internal lig...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Australian Minimalist Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Audoux Minet Pendant Lamp Made from Rope and Brass, France, 1950
Located in Vienna, AT
Audoux Minet Pendant Lamp Made from Rope and Brass, France, 1950
12.6" x 13.77" (height shade only) x- 53" overall height as pictured
Audoux Minet Pendant Lamp made from rope and br...
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
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
Brass Chandelier
Located in München, DE
Stunning brass chandelier from the 1960s.
Very luxurious design and high quality workmanship.
The lamp is a real asset and an absolute favorite piece for every home.
A very sparkling...
Category
1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
$4,179
Contemporary Mexican 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...
Category
2010s Mexican Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Copper
Beautiful Art Deco glass ceiling lamp
Located in Turku, Varsinais-Suomi
Add a touch of elegance to your home with the Beautiful Art Deco glass ceiling lamp from Nordisten. The frosted glass looks like pearl, creating a soft, glowing ambiance that transfo...
Category
Early 20th Century European Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Etna Rattan XL Pendant with Chain, by DUNLIN
By DUNLIN
Located in Sydney, AU
Designed by Dunlin.
Introducing the latest addition to the Etna family, The Etna XL with Flore weathered brass chain. A stunning pendant light or statement piece for any Living Roo...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Australian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Rattan
$3,298 / item
Huge Murano chandelier multicolor quadriedri – 242 prism - Mariangela model
By Mazzega
Located in Gaiarine Frazione Francenigo (TV), IT
Fantastic vintage Murano chandelier made by 242 Murano crystal multicolored prism (QUADRIEDRI) on four levels in a nickel metal frame. The glasses are transparent, blue, smoky, purpl...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Art Glass
Poul Henningsen 'PH 5' Pendant for Louis Poulsen in Monochrome Pale Blush
Located in Glendale, CA
Poul Henningsen 'PH 5' Pendant for Louis Poulsen in Monochrome Pale Blush
Poul Henningsen introduced his iconic 'PH 5' pendant light in 1958. Six decades later, the 'PH 5' remains t...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
Swedish Designer, Pendant Light, Glass, Nickel, Sweden, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A nickel and beige opaline glass pendant light designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1930s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 15.5"H x 7.25"W x 7.25"D
Stem Length (inches): 6.25"
Dimensi...
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1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Nickel
French 19th Century Bronze & Crystal Chandelier
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A large French twelve light bronze and crystal chandelier from the 1800’s. This statement chandelier has a bronze frame with cut crystal drops and cut crystal floral designs hanging from twelve scalloped chandelier arms...
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19th Century French Other Antique Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
Large Austrian Brass Chandelier by Rupert Nikoll
Located in München, DE
Exceptionally beautiful and large chandelier from the 1950s.
This large lamp is very rare and impresses with its loving details.
A stunning lamp and a true asset to any home.
Manufa...
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1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Series01 Downward Electrolier, Dark Patinated Brass, Sable Brown Leather Shades
Located in Ozone Park, NY
Solid machined brass, soft hand-dyed waxed leather shades, patinated copper tension wire with fabric cord. The opaque nature of leather creates an overall effect of directed ambient ...
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2010s American Bauhaus Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Swedish Designer, Pendant Light, Brass, Teak, Fabric, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A teak, brass and white fabric pendant light designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1950s.
Oxidation present to brass
Wear consistent with age and use
Overall Dimensions (inches): 15...
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1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Orange Flowerpot pendant lamp by Verner Panton for Louis Poulsen, Denmark 1968
Located in Steenwijk, NL
The Flowerpot pendant lamp was designed by Verner Panton for Louis Poulsen in 1968. A beautiful design classic that is still in production. This lamp is an early version and has an o...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Flowers Rezzonico Amethyst Murano Glass Chandelier Venice Italy 1980s
Located in Villaverla, IT
This exquisite chandelier is an authentic Murano glass masterpiece, handcrafted using traditional techniques passed down through generations. The piece features vibrant colors integr...
Category
20th Century Italian Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Cut Glass, Murano Glass
Italian Four Arms Asymmetrical Brass Chandelier
By Stilnovo
Located in Bochum, NRW
Beautiful asymmetrical Italian chandelier, four adjustable arms disposed one and three in opposition to create a geometric counterbalanced flair. Made of brass and lacquered aluminum...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum, Brass
$3,821 / item
Chandelier 6 Arms Moka Smooth Murano Portofino by Multiforme
By Multiforme
Located in Trebaseleghe, IT
The glass chandeliers Portofino is the new collection of lamps made of smooth artistic glass, they are decorated with simple pendant blown glass elements and metal finishings in gold...
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2010s Italian Other Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Blown Glass, Art Glass, Murano Glass
$4,442 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Ceiling Pendant by Max Ingrand
By Max Ingrand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Ceiling pendant by Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte, circa 1960s. Known for his refined use of glass and light, this piece features etched crystal and brass details that reflect his sign...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century French Flag Tole Hot Air Balloon Chandelier, circa 1950
Located in Firenze, Toscana
Housing four lights. This will be newly rewired with certified US UL sockets for the USA and appropriate sockets for all other countries and ready to hang. Original off-white paint o...
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Classic Chandelier 5 Arms Clear and Pink Murano Glass by Multiforme
By Multiforme
Located in Trebaseleghe, IT
Classic Chandelier 5 Arms clear and pink Murano Glass by Multiforme.
The classic Murano glass chandelier, as it is in the collective imagination. As many other chandeliers in our collections, V-Classic 800 is designed with attention to details, and with the passion that makes us standing out. Each product (from the monumental chandeliers to the smallest pieces) is unique.
The V-Classic collection is a combination of elements, structures and shapes which are those typical of the venetian and Murano tradition.
The structure is embellished by flowers, leaves, crests and “morrise” (a wavy decoration); the whole structure is something majestic, characterized by refined transparencies and delicate colors. The perfect solution to decorate elegant and valued spaces.
The lighting collections by Multiforme are being gradually enriched with new ideas and products. Each collection includes a wide range of products: chandeliers, ceiling lamps, floor lamps, flambeau lamps...
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2010s Italian Other Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Blown Glass, Art Glass, Murano Glass
$1,786 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Medium Murano Vintage Candy pendant bubble gum pink swirl glass, made in Italy
Located in København, DK
New Italian Murano Vintage Candy pendant ceiling lamp in bubble gum pink. Mouth-blown glass in round shape with swirl pattern. E27 socket. Comes with adjustable suspension.
Handmade ...
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2010s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Murano Glass
Very Large Austrian Brass Chandelier by Kalmar
Located in München, DE
Exceptionally beautiful and very large chandelier from the 1950s.
This very large lamp is very rare and impresses with its loving details.
A stunning lamp and a true asset to any hom...
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1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Guseul. Ceiling light
By WKND Lab
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Guseul, by Wknd Lab
Color: Black, red, mother of pearl lining
Size: 160 x 160 x 3000 (mm)
Material: Ottchil (wood lacquer), mother of pearl, chilbo (glass enamel)
Usage: Lighting / ...
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2010s North Korean Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Copper
$9,800
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...
Category
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum
Wonderful Venetian Mouth Blown Clear Glass Entrance or Hallway Pendant Light
Located in Lisse, NL
This handcrafted and stylish pendant is in mint condition.
This single light, Italian pendant is very beautiful, both in shape and in color. The stunning clear glass is mouth-blown ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Arts and Crafts Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Wrought Iron
Adolf Loos from the Looshaus in Vienna Pendant / Chandelier Comptoir Re-Edition
By Woka Lamps, Adolf Loos
Located in Vienna, AT
Hanging on a cable with custom made length. Images shows a natural patinated Version. Designed for the famous "Looshouse" at the Michaeler Square in the centre of Vienna.
Length cust...
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2010s Austrian Jugendstil Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Vintage Mid Century Acorn Opaline Glass Pendant
Located in Søborg, DK
Vintage mid century acorn opaline shade pendants with new hardware and rewired.
New steel monkscap and 60cm hanging chain. New twisted cloth flex with new lamp holder.
Grounded.
The ...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Opaline Glass
$140 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Medium Murano Vintage Candy pendant green / white swirl, made in Italy
Located in København, DK
Medium Murano Vintage Candy pendant ceiling lamp in green / white glass. Mouth-blown glass in round shape with swirl pattern. E27 socket. Comes with adju...
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2010s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Murano Glass
Blue Tulip Glass Pendant '2 Available'
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
Blue and white tulip glass pendant
Takes one 100 Watt max Edison based bulb
Newly rewired
Dimensions 10" diameter x 12Height plus 2 feet of chain and ...
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1950s Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
$660 / item
American Designer, Chandeliers, Metal, Fabric, USA, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of bronze-painted metal and white fabric chandeliers designed and produced in the US, c. 1940s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 19.75” H x 18” W x 12” D
Dimensions of Mount: 1....
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1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Feliper Delfinger Feders Hand Blown Glass Pendant
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration, a hand blown glass pendant- chandelier designed by Feliper Delfinger for Feders. Mexico circa the 1970s.
Dome constructed with glass tiles. Dominant color is...
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1970s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Art Glass
Dome Pendant by Research.Lighting, Black, Made to Order
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This listing is for 1x Dome Pendant in Black designed and manufactured by RESEARCH Lighting.
Materials: steel & glass
Finish: powder coated steel in black
Electronics: 1x G8 Socket,...
Category
2010s American Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Steel
Mid-Century Pendant Lamp by Yasha Heifetz for Rotaflex Heifetz, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Simple Rotaflex pendulum after a draft of Yasha Heifetz from the 60s.
Minimalist pendant lamp made of plastic. The symmetrical luminaire body consists of a translucent plastic (roto...
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Plastic
French 20th Century Art Deco Pendant
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
This French Art Deco pendant has an amber colored frosted glass with floral and foliate designs throughout. Recently wired for US electrical using UL listed parts and is ready to be ...
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20th Century French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Classic Chandelier, 5 Arms Green Murano Glass Simplicissimus by Multiforme
By Multiforme
Located in Trebaseleghe, IT
Classic chandelier, 5 arms green Murano glass Simplicissimus by Multiforme
This collection in Murano glass is characterized by superb simplicity. It is the result of a research which...
Category
2010s Italian Other Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Blown Glass
$1,518 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Italian Four Arms Asymmetrical Brass Chandelier
By Stilnovo
Located in Bochum, NRW
Beautiful asymmetrical Italian chandelier, four adjustable arms disposed one and three in opposition to create a geometric counterbalanced flair. Made of brass and lacquered aluminum...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum, Brass
$3,522 / item
1915 Two-Piece Holophane/Curtis 9.75 Inch Pendants
By Holophane
Located in Peekskill, NY
We love Holophane lamps because of the wonderful light they project. The glass is all prismatic and designed to get the most out of a bulb. These are one of the companies earliest de...
Category
Early 20th Century American Victorian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Glass
Small White Ceramic Pendant Light, Natural Brass, Ajedrez Atzompa Collection
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 Z...
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21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Ceramic
Small art deco hanging lamp with clear cut glass vienna around 1920s
Located in Wien, AT
Small art deco hanging lamp with clear cut glass vienna around 1920s
The glass is clear glass it is darker because of the background
Brass polished and stove enameled
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1920s Austrian Art Deco Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Large three-Tier Murano 52 green alabaster glass tubes
By Mazzega
Located in Gaiarine Frazione Francenigo (TV), IT
Italian vintage chandelier in Murano glass and nickel-plated metal structure.The armor polished nickel supports 101 large green alabaster glass tubes in a star shape. The alabaster t...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Art Glass
Wonderful White Tole Pagoda Bamboo Chinoiserie Chandelier Large 6 Light Fixture
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful White Painted Tole Pagoda Bamboo Chinoiserie Form Chandelier With 6 Candelabra Light Fixture, Ready To Install With Chain And Canopy
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20th Century Chinoiserie Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Atelier Oï Oïphorique Set of Four T Pe Suspension Lamp For Parachilna
By Atelier Oï 1
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Atelier Oï Set Of Four Oïphorique T Pe and T Gr Suspension Lamp For Parachilna
Oïphorique displays an elegant textile diffuser. After turning on the light you awake the soul, it al...
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2010s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Steel
$41,230 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Medium Murano Vintage Candy pendant yellow / white swirl, made in Italy
Located in København, DK
Medium Murano Vintage Candy pendant ceiling lamp in mustard yellow / white glass. Mouth-blown glass in round shape with swirl pattern. E27 socket. Comes ...
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2010s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Murano Glass
Medium Murano Vintage Candy pendant amber orange swirl glass, made in Italy
Located in København, DK
New Italian Murano Vintage Candy pendant ceiling lamp in warm amber / orange. Mouth-blown glass in round shape with swirl pattern. E27 socket. Comes with adjustable suspension.
Handm...
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2010s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Murano Glass
Large Collection of Rare Sailor Hat Holophane Pendants
By Holophane
Located in Peekskill, NY
We found a nice collection of these hard to find and dramatic looking holophane pendants. They were found packed and stored away for over 50 years. Hidden away in the attack of the o...
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20th Century American Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Glass
Hugo Gorge Vienna Modernism Curved Brass Wave Chandelier, Austria, 1940s
By Hugo Gorge
Located in Vienna, AT
This exquisite 29" diameter brass chandelier embodies the elegance of Viennese Modernism from the 1940s, designed by architect Hugo Gorge in the 1930s. (We have matching sconces/wall...
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Silk, Cord
Tom Greene for Feldman Brutalist Pendant Light
Located in Stamford, CT
1970s Brutalist style pendant light by Tom Greene for Feldman. Burnished brass with cut-out detailing. Newly rewired with new double socket fittings. Fixture takes two standard bulbs...
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1970s American Brutalist Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
$1,350 / set
Large Polished Brass Dutch Baroque 12-Light Chandelier
Located in Wiesbaden, Hessen
Stunning twelve-light polished brass chandelier in the style of Baroque.
Socket: 12 x e 14 for standard screw bulbs.
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1950s German Baroque Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
“Veris” Sculptural Pendant Light in White Plaster – 30", Customisable
By Benediko
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 Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Labyrinth, Hazy, Artisan Light Sculpture with Integrated Fixture, By Republiken
Located in Grythyttan, SE
This artisan light sculpture Labyrinth, designed by Jakob Uhlin for By Republiken. Crafted from recycled plastic, this sculpture features triangular components that create a captivat...
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2010s Swedish Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Plastic
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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