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Chandeliers and Pendants For Sale
Blown Murano Glass and Brass Pendant Lamp
Located in Puglia, Puglia
A contemporary oriental-style lantern chandelier, entirely handmade in Italy, presented here with brass elements. The organic oval sphere is crafted from innovative hand-blown Murano...
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Early 2000s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
$2,657 / item
Vintage Scandinavian Chandelier by Hans Bergström, Ateljé Lyktan, Sweden, 1950s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Lovely small brass chandelier by Hans Bergström, with three opaline glass shades. Sleek frame lacquered cream white.
Hans Bergström was the owner and creative director of the lighti...
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Gorgeous 12-armed XXL Mid Century brass chandelier with opal glass shades
Located in München, DE
Beautiful, rare, large, 12-armed mid-century brass chandelier with opal glass shades.
A very high-quality lamp with many details.
Beautiful 1950s design. The entire frame is made of ...
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1950s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Large three-Tier Murano Glass Tube Chandelier - white albaster
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 48 large white glass tubes. The alabaster technique created in Venet...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Blown Glass
Swedish Brass and Glass Pendant, 1940s
Located in Vienna, AT
Swedish brass and glass pendant from the 1940s. A sand-colored blown glass tulip is surrounded by a brass frame with painted iron leaf decorations. Very nice original condition with ...
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1940s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass, Steel
$2,125 / item
Antique Industrial Green Enamel Railway Gas Pendant Light, C.1900
Located in London, GB
A beautiful English enamel railway pendant light made by Sugg. c.1900
A former gas lamp often used on railway platforms from the late 19th/early 20th century. Simple two-part enamel...
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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Enamel
Hans Bergstrom Delicate Gio Ponti Influenced Fluted Glass and Brass Chandelier
By Hans Bergström, ASEA
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century Scandinavian chandelier with black striped fluted milk glass shades, brass arms and black metal accents. Highly influenced by Italian designer Gio Ponti. This chandelier ...
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1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass
Vintage Foliage Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1960 Italian foliage flush mounted light fixture with 7 lights.
Measurements:
Minimum drop: 18"
Diameter: 36"
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1960s Italian Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Poul Henningsen Pendant 1930s PH 4/3 for Louis Poulsen
Located in Portland, OR
Classic design lamp by Poul Henningsen for Louis Poulsen. Lacquered yellow top shade and opaline glass lower shades. Browned brass hardware and fabric-covered cord. A US plug has bee...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass, Copper
Fog & Mørup, Pendant Light, Metal, Glass, Wood, Denmark, 1939
By Fog & Mørup
Located in High Point, NC
A metal, off-white glass and red-lacquered wood pendant light, model E8827, produced by Fog & Mørup, Denmark, c. 1939.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 29.0"H x 19.0"W x 7.0"D
Stem Len...
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1930s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
1920s, Original Art Deco Palm Chandelier , Belgium
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
Original 1920s Belgian chandelier in complete and authentic condition, crafted in the Art Glass tradition. This exceptional piece features delicately molded frosted glass elements ar...
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1920s Belgian Art Deco Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Art Glass, Walnut
Mid-Century German Cocoon Pendant Lamp from Goldkant Leuchten, 1960s
Located in Aachen, NRW
Rare Mid-Century Modern Cocoon Pendant Light by Goldkant Leuchten, Germany, 1960s
An exceptional example of mid-century lighting design, this sculptural pendant lamp was produced by...
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Vintage Opaline Murano Chandelier with in the Manner of Giuseppe Briati
By Giuseppe Briati
Located in Chicago, IL
This Baroque-style, floral opaline Murano chandelier has five lovely scroll arms holding flower-form bobeches. These bobeches of milky opaline also have a soft blue–lilac fire, showi...
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Late 20th Century Italian Baroque Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Murano Glass
Calice-18 Pendant Light by Gallery L7
By Gallery L7
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Wonderful two tone pendant light 'Calice-18' designed by Gallery L7, handcrafted and finished in Los Angeles from American brass, suspended with a perforated, aged brass up-light dom...
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2010s American Organic Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
$2,100 / item
Large 3-Light Midcentury Modern Honeycomb Structure Glass Flush Mount w Teakwood
Located in Lisse, NL
Great Mid-Century Modern ceiling light with a teakwood finial & brass canopy and a honeycomb pattern on the glass shade.
This vintage, flat, three-light flush mount has a beautiful ...
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Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass, Aluminum
1950s Italian Chandelier by Stilnovo in Brass, Black Enamel, and Opaline Glass
By Stilnovo
Located in Rome, IT
Original chandelier produced in Italy during the 1950s by Stilnovo, a rare and highly valuable piece of mid-century lighting design.
The structure is composed of a circular brass fr...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass
Barovier & Toso Chandelier Glass and Brass Metal Chrome Mid-Century Italy 1969s
Located in Palermo, IT
Barovier & Toso. Chromed metal chandelier. Central diffuser and seventeen prismatic elements in dewy glass. Each individual glass element is separated by chromed brass plates. A trul...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass, Chrome
Large Architectural Cantilever Stilnovo Style Balanced Chandelier
By Stilnovo
Located in Bochum, NRW
This large architectural chandelier, inspired by the Stilnovo style, features two substantial brass arms that can swing in various directions. One arm is equipped with a large brass ...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum, Brass
Pendant Lamp with Counterweight by Vereinigte Werkstätten München
Located in München, DE
Very good vintage condition with slight age-related wear.
Beautiful patina on the brass parts.
The lampshade has a dent with paint damage.
Slight scratches on the acrylic reflector.
...
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1950s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Florian Schulz Large Counter Balance KEOS Pendant Light in Brass, 1970s
Located in Hannover, DE
This internationally sought-after and rare counterweight lamp was made in Germany by the German designer and producer Florian Schulz. This is the very exclusive version with burnishe...
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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Pair of Louis Poulsen “Oslo” Pendant Lamps by Kurt Nørregaard, Denmark, 1980s
By Kurt Nørregaard, Louis Poulsen
Located in Lisse, NL
Set of two original Louis Poulsen “Oslo” pendant lamps designed by Kurt Nørregaard in the 1980s.
Large pair fixtures, designed to provide soft and glare-free light. A classic examp...
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Late 20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
Lisa Johansson-Pape, 1950s opaline glass ceiling lamp for ORNO
Located in Turku, Varsinais-Suomi
Discover a rare mid-century modern ceiling lamp by the renowned designer Lisa Johansson-Pape for ORNO. This striking big lamp features a handcrafted opaline glass shades that bathe y...
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Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Small 1960s Space Age pendant lamp by Doria made of aluminum and metal
Located in München, DE
Beautiful small, original 1960s Space Age pendant lamp by Doria.
The outer shade is made of aluminum. The inner diffuser is made of white-painted metal.
The entire lamp is in very go...
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1960s German Space Age Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
French 19th Century Massive Crystal Chandelier
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A fabulous and large 19th century French twelve light bronze and crystal chandelier to illuminate your dining room, foyer, or other glamorous setting. This statement chandelier has a...
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19th Century French Beaux Arts Antique Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
Blue and brown Murano glass chandelier
By Venini
Located in Dallas, TX
Blue and brown Murano glass mid-century modern chandelier, Italy.
The large Murano glass chandelier is attributed to Venini, Italy 1970s.
The hand blown chandelier is made of a delic...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Murano Glass
French “Clichy” Pink Glass Pendant Lamp
Located in Amsterdam, NL
French “Clichy” pink coloured glass pendant lamp
Brass glass holder
Weight : 0.95 kg / 2.1 lb
Priced per individual item. All lamps have been made suitable by international standar...
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Antique Faraday & Son Glazed Silver Plated Brass Porch Lantern Light Lamp C.1920
Located in London, GB
A beautifully formed brass porch/hall lantern made by Faraday & Son. c.1920
Of larger form, crafted from brass to the highest standard and still retaining the wonderful original oxi...
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Early 20th Century English Arts and Crafts Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
1950s Italian Chandelier Attributed to Stilnovo in Black Enamelled Steel, Brass
Located in Rome, IT
Italian chandelier from the 1950s, attributed to Stilnovo, featuring a geometric and structural design. The frame is composed of black enamelled steel elements combined with solid br...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass
Mid Century "120A" Washi Paper Akari Ceiling Lamp Pendant by Isamu Noguchi 1960s
Located in Stockholm, SE
A very rare and large round "120A" mid century paper ceiling lamp sculpture in washi paper and bamboo by Isamu Noguchi produced and branded with the iconic red "Sun on The Moon" logo...
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1960s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
1950s Italian Three-Light Chandelier, Attributed to Stilnovo
Located in Rome, IT
This 1950s chandelier, attributed to the renowned Italian design firm Stilnovo, combines a modern and refined aesthetic typical of mid-century Italian lighting design. The fixture fe...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass
Paavo Tynell Brass & Perforated Red Metal Ceiling Lamp Model K2-58, Idman 1950s
By Paavo Tynell, Idman
Located in Helsinki, FI
A lively Paavo Tynell pendant lamp crafted in brass and painted red metal, distinguished by the designer's iconic perforations. This model features a distinct fishtail and diamond pe...
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1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass
Mid-Century Modern German Cocoon Pendant Lamp by Friedel Wauer for Goldkant
Located in Hamburg, DE
Rare Mid-Century Cocoon pendant lamp by Goldkant Leuchten.
The flat Cocoon shade provides diffuse, atmospheric light. At the same time, the symmetrical lamp body presents itself as ...
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Pair of Adjustable brass Ceiling Lamps
Located in grand Lancy, CH
Pair of Adjustable brass Ceiling Lamps
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1950s European Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
$3,620 / set
XL Wave Pendant Lamp by Koch and Lowy for Peill and Putzler
Located in München, DE
Exceptionally beautiful and large smoked glass pendant lamp from the 1960s.
The design and materials create a fantastic play of light in the room.
Very high-quality workmanship and a...
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1960s German Space Age Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Huge J.L. Lobmeyr Metropolitan Opera Sputnik Crystal Brass Met Chandelier Vienna
Located in Vienna, AT
An iconic large mid-century Met Auditorium exploding star / starburst Sputnik chandelier, designed by Hans Harald Rath in 1966 and executed by J. & L. Lobmeyr, Austria. This chandeli...
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Cream Opaline Glass and Brass Pendant, Germany 1930s
Located in NUEMBRECHT, NRW
This elegant minimalist Art Deco pendant was designed and manufactured in Germany in the 1930s to 1940s during the Bauhaus period.
The light features a round cream/ivory colored op...
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1930s German Art Deco Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Leaf decorated Outdoor Pendant
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Swedish outdoor metal pendant with leaf ornament in green. One light source with its original candle imitation holder sits at the bottom of the pendant with organic and leaf ...
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Tenfold Linear Pendant Light 3TA 45", chromate finish, brutalist, chandelier
By Luft Tanaka
Located in Brooklyn, NY
TENFOLD LINEAR PENDANT 3TA 45INCH in IRIDESCENT CHROMATE FINISH by Luft Tanaka Studio
45inch(as shown): 45 x 15 x 11.25"h / 114 x 38 x 29cm h. Dimensions can be customized.
Also a...
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2010s American Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum, Brass, Steel
Maison Charles large gilt metal 8 arm chandelier
Located in London, GB
Beautiful large gilt metal chandelier with leaf detail attributed to Maison Charles. Paris. Rewired.
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Wave Pendant Lamp by Koch and Lowy for Peill and Putzler
Located in München, DE
Exceptionally beautiful smoked glass pendant lamp from the 1960s.
The design and materials create a fantastic play of light in the room.
Very high-quality workmanship and an asset to...
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1960s German Space Age Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Stilnovo chandelier Italy circa 1960s
By Stilnovo
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Stilnovo chandelier Italy circa 1960s
Six glass bells in opaline glass, brass, enameled metal.
Takes 6 candelabra bulbs.
Complimentary US rewiring upon request.
Overall drop ( height...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
1960s, Set of Three Pendant Lamps by Hans Agne Jakobsson, Sweden
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
A set of three elegant brass pendant lamps designed by Hans-Agne Jakobsson for AB Markaryd, Sweden, during the 1960s. These sculptural lights feature Jakobsson’s signature organic fo...
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
$1,507 Sale Price / set
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Pink Glass Art Deco Style Ceiling Lamp, 1940s, Germany
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Pink Glass Art Deco Style Ceiling Lamp, 1940s, Germany
Lampshade is in very good vintage condition.
This lamp works with E27 light bulbs.
Wired and suitable to use with 220V and 1...
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1940s German Art Deco Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Stunning Antique, Four Layers Art Deco Design Alabaster Pendant Light circa 1920
Located in Lisse, NL
Note. We are pleased to inform you that all antique shipments to the United States are free from import duties and tariffs.
Great design and top quality made Art Deco 3-light alabaster pendant, ceiling light.
This early 1900s, layered alabaster pendant is pure Art Deco in design and the shape and colors make this one of the special alabaster lights we had the pleasure of offering. Both with the light switched on and off this multi tone amber pendant light...
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Alabaster, Brass
Swedish Modern ASEA Five Arm Chandelier in Brass, Oak and Silk, Sweden, 1950s
By ASEA
Located in The Hague, NL
This striking five-arm chandelier was produced by ASEA in Sweden in the early 1950s. An excellent example of Swedish Modern lighting design, it showcases a refined blend of materials...
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Italian Designer, Pendant Light, Brass, Glass, Italy, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and murano glass pendant light designed and produced in Italy, c. 1950s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 29.0"H x 12.75"W x 8.0"D
Stem Length (inches): 16.0"
Dimensions of Ca...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Viscontea Pendant Cocoon Light by Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, 1960s
Located in Morazzone, Varese
Viscontea Pendant Cocoon Light by Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, 1960s
Stunning "Viscontea" pendant light of the first editions, 1960s....
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Max Ingrand Fontana Arte Chandelier Light Mod. 1758 Glass Brass, 1960
Located in Vienna, AT
Rare 31.5" chandelier, original Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte, Milano circa 1960, Mod. 1758
Early vintage original chandelier that we can customize in height. It's a large and elegan...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Temde Ufo Disc Pendant Light Germany/Switzerland 1970s
Located in Berlin, DE
Temde Leuchten pendant lamp, often called the “UFO” lamp. The flat disk form has a central wooden ring of stained oak wrapped with sisal rope and diffuses light evenly producing a wa...
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1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Art Nouveau Fringed Hanging Lamp, Germany 1920s
Located in Hannover, DE
This hanging lamp is a rare original from around 1920. It was lovingly displayed in a period apartment in Berlin for many decades, serving as a decorative feature in the hallway. The...
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1920s German Art Nouveau Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Spanish Revival Wrought Iron Twelve-Light Chandelier, circa 1930
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Spanish Revival Wrought Iron Twelve-Light Chandelier, circa 1930
A striking hand-forged wrought iron chandelier dating to the Spanish Revival period, circa 1925–1940. The chandelier...
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Early 20th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Wrought Iron
Late 19th c. large French bronze and crystal chandelier in the style of Louis XV
Located in SON EN BREUGEL, NL
A wonderful French chandelier with 9 lights around the chandelier. With original old brown patina.
'Cage' form; With 9 scrolled candle arms and 3 'cage' arms.
On the 'cage' arms ther...
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Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
Rustic Stained Glass Globe - Hand Made Glass
Located in Peekskill, NY
This is a one of a kind stained glass globe pendent. Everything about it rustic and unrefined. Even the glass medallions were melted bottle glass poured into simple molds. It has a l...
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Early 20th Century American Rustic Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Stained Glass
Ernst Voss, Chandelier, Chrome, Glass, Denmark, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A chrome-plated metal and cream beige opaline-glass chandelier designed and produced by Ernst Voss, Denmark, c. 1930s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 20.75"H x 15.0"W x 9.0"D
Stem Le...
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1930s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Chrome
2025 Huge Brass Concave Convex Uplighter Pendant
Located in St- Leonard, Quebec
Concave and convex Brass pendant Uplighter with 5 lights . Disc are hand spun with prime quality brass .
Solid sturdy hardware and construction .
Diameter 30”
Height: 25" inche...
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21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
$2,895 / item
Brutalist Ceramic Pendant with Thick Amber Glass Details by Jette Helleroe
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Impressive heavy ceramic UFO pendant with amber glass and cut-outs by Jette Hellerøe for Axella, Denmark, 1970s. Beautifully glazed tones of brown compliment the pops of amber truly ...
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1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Ceramic, Blown Glass
Grand Mid-Century Flush Mount Uplight Ceiling Lamp from Filmcasino Vienna, 1950s
Located in Vienna, AT
We are delighted to present this stunning bowl-shaped pendant light / uplight plafoniere / flush mount light fixture dating back to the 1950s. (Actually there were three pieces avail...
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Aluminum, Brass
Art Nouveau Chandelier Made of Amber Alabaster and Glass Flowers, France
Located in Hannover, DE
This lovely French chandelier is one of the most beautiful of its time, and it beautifully reflects French Art Nouveau. The six hand-formed blossoms in a beautiful amber tone are a s...
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Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Alabaster, Brass, Bronze
Mid-Century Modern Pendant Chandelier Murano Glass F.lli Toso Italy 1970s
Located in Palermo, IT
Extraordinary suspension designed in Italy by the Toso brothers and produced by Barovier & Toso during the 70s. The large-sized suspension has a 3 incalmo Murano glass, which is one ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Nickel
Stilnovo Style Ceiling Pendant, Italy circa 1960s
By Stilnovo
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Stilnovo style ceiling pendant.
White matte opaline glass, enameled metal and brass.
Made in Italy in 1960s.
Complimentary US rewiring with a custom ceiling plate upon request.
Takes...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Antique and Vintage Chandeliers and Pendant Lights for Sale: Shop Baccarat Chandeliers, Stilnovo Chandeliers and Other Lighting on 1stDibs
Chandeliers — simple in form, inspired by candelabras and originally made of wood or iron — first made an appearance in early churches. For those wealthy enough to afford them for their homes in the medieval period, a chandelier's suspended lights likely exuded imminent danger, as lit candles served as the light source for fixtures of the era. Things have thankfully changed since then, and antique chandeliers and pendant lights are popular in many interiors today.
While gas lighting during the late 18th century represented an upgrade for chandeliers — and gas lamps would long inspire Danish architect and pioneering modernist lighting designer Poul Henningsen — it would eventually be replaced with the familiar electric lighting of today.
The key difference between a pendant light and a chandelier is that a pendant incorporates only a single bulb into its design. Don’t mistake this for simplicity, however. An Art Deco–styled homage to Sputnik from Murano glass artisans Giovanni Dalla Fina, with handcrafted decorative elements supported by a chrome frame, is just one stunning example of the elaborate engineering that can be incorporated into every component of a chandelier. (Note: there is more than one lighting fixture that shares its name with the iconic mid-century-era satellite — see Gino Sarfatti’s design too.)
Chandeliers have evolved over time, but their classic elegance has remained unchanged.
Not only will the right chandelier prove impressive in a given room, but it can also offer a certain sense of practicality. These fixtures can easily illuminate an entire space, while their elevated position prevents them from creating glare or straining one’s eyes.
Certain materials, like glass, can complement naturally lit settings without stealing the show. Brass, on the other hand, can introduce an alluring, warm glow. While LEDs have earned a bad reputation for their perceived harsh bluish lights and a loss of brightness over their life span, the right design choices can help harness their lighting potential and create the perfect mood. A careful approach to lighting can transform your room into a peaceful and cozy nook, ideal for napping, reading or working.
For midsize spaces, a wall light or sconce can pull the room together and get the lighting job done. Perforated steel rings underneath five bands of handspun aluminum support a rich diffusion of light within Alvar Aalto's Beehive pendant light, but if you’re looking to brighten a more modest room, perhaps a minimalist solution is what you’re after. The mid-century modern furniture designer Charlotte Perriand devised her CP-1 wall lamps in the 1960s, in which a repositioning of sheet-metal plates can redirect light as needed.
The versatility and variability of these lighting staples mean that, when it comes to finding something like the perfect chandelier, you’ll never be left hanging. From the natural world-inspired designs of the Art Nouveau era to the classic beauty of Paul Ferrante's fixtures, there is a style for every room.
With designs for pendant lights and chandeliers across eras, colors and materials, you’ll never run out of options to explore on 1stDibs — shop a collection today that includes antique Art Deco chandeliers, Stilnovo chandeliers, Baccarat chandeliers and more.
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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
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