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Chandeliers and Pendants For Sale
Antique French Art Nouveau Pendant Light with Glass by Muller Frères Luneville
Located in Barntrup, DE
A beautifully crafted antique French Art Nouveau pendant light by Muller Frères, Luneville, circa 1920. This elegant ceiling fixture features a signature hand-blown glass shade in a muted amethyst and cream color with soft amber marbling, creating a warm and atmospheric glow when lit. The shade is suspended by ornate chains and a matching bronze and brass canopy with decorative details. It closely resembles a lantern in shape, making it an excellent choice for those looking for a period-style pendant lantern or hallway fixture with character. Fitted with a new E27 socket (also compatible with E26 bulbs). Overall condition is good, with minor signs of age and use consistent with its history. Dimensions: • Diameter: 23 cm (approx. 9 inches) • Total height: circa 65 cm (approx. 25.6 inches) Signed: Muller Frès...
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1920s French Art Nouveau Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass, Bronze

Pair of French Painted Tole Chandeliers, Sold Individually
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1940's twelve-arm French tole chandelier with painted finish. Sold individually. Measurements: Current drop: 38.5" Diameter: 36.5"
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1940s French Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Tôle

French Designer, Pendant Light, Glass, Rope, France, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A pink glass and pink rope pendant light designed and produced in France, c. 1940s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 9.5"H x 13.75"W x 13.75"D Stem Length (inches): 6.5" Dimensions of...
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1940s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Rope, Glass

Art Deco Flush Mount Ceiling Light, 1930s
Located in Oslo, NO
Rare and charming ceiling light fixture, designed and made in Norway during the late 1930s. The fixture features a hand-painted glass shade with soft pastel tones, elegantly mounted ...
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1930s Norwegian Art Deco Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

J.T. Kalmar, Pendant Light, Brass, Fabric, Acrylic, Austria, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
An adjustable brass, pink fabric and white acrylic pendant produced by J.T. Kalmar, Austria, c. 1950s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 41.25"H x 14"W x 14"D Stem Length (inches): 27.5...
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1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Fabric, Acrylic

Large Adjustable Pendant Lamp with Counterweight by Florian Schulz
Located in München, DE
Very beautiful brushed brass pendant lamp from the 1960s. The lighting effect of the lamp is extremely beautiful. The design and the special lampshade create a very noble and pleasan...
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Mid-Century Modern Style Brass Italian Chandelier, Bruno Gatta Style
Located in Bochum, NRW
Important architectural ceiling lamp with eight lights. Four adjustable arms made of brass, ending each side with a brass and glass shade. Made to order, it takes circa 4-5 weeks to ...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Redondo Crystal Beaded Ship Chandelier by Miamar Home
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This exquisite ship-form chandelier is a custom creation by Miamar Home, an atelier based in Los Angeles renowned for its collaboration with the city’s finest local artisans. Entirel...
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21st Century and Contemporary Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal, Metal

Pair of Pendant Lights Chandeliers, Brass Pleated Cream Fabric Shades, 1960
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A fantastic pair of large chandeliers made of solid brass and brass plated metal with cream colored pleated fabric shades attributed to J.T. Kalmar manufactured in Austria in ca. 196...
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1960s Austrian Art Deco Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Large Cocoon Flush Mount by Friedel Wauer for Goldkant, Castiglioni, Flos Style
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
Large Mid-Century Modern Cocoon four-light flush mount, ceiling light in the style of Achille Castiglioni, designed by Friedel Wauer for Goldkant Leuchten and manufactured in Germany...
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal, Brass

Hans Bergstrom by Atelje Lyktan, Cocoon Ceiling Pendant Resin Chandelier Flos
Located in Firenze, Toscana
Cocoon' pendant in resin and steel. This lovely pendant lamp was designed by Hans Bergstrom in Italy in the 1950s. This iconic piece features a round shade made in a natural soft re...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Resin

Harald Notini, Pendant Light, Glass, Chrome, Sweden, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A white opaline glass and chrome-plated metal pendant light, model 11258, designed by Harald Notini and produced by Arvid Böhlmarks Lampfabrik, Sweden, c. 1930s. Oxidation present t...
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1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal, Chrome

Pair of Italian Art Deco Hand Blown Opaline Glass Brass Pendants, 1940s
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
Pair of hand blown opaline glass ball pendant with brass mounts, chain and canopy, Italy, 1940s. One porcelain Edison E-27 light socket for a large sized screw bulb up to 100W. Both...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Large Mid-Century Modern Blue Murano Glass Chandelier
Located in Dallas, TX
Mid-Century Modern blue Murano glass chandelier, attributed to Seguso, Italy 1980s The large chandelier is made of transparent blue handmade Murano glass with gold plated mounts. The...
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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Gold Plate

Art Déco Pendant Light with marbled glass, Germany - 1930s
Located in Schwerin, MV
Art Deco rod pendant light with a large glass shade and chrome-plated suspension from around 1930-1940 in very good overall condition. This rod pendant light looks particularly good...
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1930s German Art Deco Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass, Chrome

3- armed Glass and Brass Pendant Lamp, 1960s, Italy
Located in Hagenbach, DE
3- armed Glass and Brass Pendant Lamp, 1960s, Italy Lampshade is in very good vintage condition. This lamp works with 3x E14 light bulbs. Wired and suitable to use with 220V and 1...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Glass

Modell 2133 Ceiling Lamp by Gino Sarfatti for Arteluce, 1972
Located in Hagenbach, DE
This stunning Model 2133 pendant light duo by Gino Sarfatti for Arteluce (1972). It is a masterful study in minimalist design—a fluted white lacquered aluminum disc, suspended effort...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Mid-Century Modern 5-armed brass and glass Sputnik lamp, 1950
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Mid-Century Modern 5-armed brass and glass Sputnik lamp, 1950 The usual slight signs of wear and a beautiful patina. The lamp is executed with 5x E14 Edison screw fit bulbs. It i...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal, Brass

Trio Amazing Vintage Italian Murano Chandeliers - 36 Amber Shells
Located in Budapest, HU
Trio Vintage Italian Murano chandeliers in Vistosi style. Each chandeliers has 36 fantastic transparent and amber glasses "conchiglie" in a nickel metal frame. Period: late XX centur...
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1990s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

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Art Glass, Murano Glass

Scandinavian mid century chandelier pendant lamp, brass & glass, Sweden, 1950s
Located in Forserum, SE
Scandinavian mid-century pendant lamp, produced by an unidentified Swedish manufacturer in the 1950s. Crafted from brass, it features three curved arms attached to a bell-shaped cent...
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

'Filigrana' S5 Globe Lamp in Black and Opal Blown Glass for Established & Sons
Located in Glendale, CA
'Filigrana' S5 Globe Lamp in Black and Opal Blown Glass for Established & Sons The iconic Filigrana collection, created by former Established & Sons Creative Director Sebastian Wron...
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21st Century and Contemporary Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Blown Glass, Acrylic

'Filigrana' S2 Cylinder Lamp in Blue and Opal Blown Glass for Established & Sons
Located in Glendale, CA
'Filigrana' S2 Cylinder Lamp in Blue and Opal Blown Glass for Established & Sons The iconic Filigrana collection, created by former Established & Sons Creative Director Sebastian Wr...
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21st Century and Contemporary Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Blown Glass, Acrylic

Lampadario Veneziano Barovier a Otto Luci in Vetro di Murano Art Deco XX Secolo
Located in Milano, MI
Lampadario Veneziano Barovier Art Deco Otto Luci 1940 in vetro di Murano e ottone, lampadario con elegante montatura rettangolare in ottone, dalle linee retrò eppure così moderne, ac...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Spanish Modernist Woven Wicker Rattan Palm Pendant Light / Lantern, 1960
Located in Barcelona, ES
Elegant handcrafted bamboo and rattan / wicker weave flower shaped or palm pendant hanging lamp, Spain, 1960s. This beautiful suspension lamp features a palm shaped rattan lampshade structure with petals made of rattan bars and woven wicker wire panels. It hangs from a chain with round rattan links anternating with bamboo sticks ended topped by a wood canopy. The chain could be shortened to adjust it to the desired height. It will be gorgeous hanging over a kitchen's table or dining area but also placed in a bedroom or bathroom to add a fresh midcentury accent in a beach house, countryside house or urban apartment. Newly wired with an E27 bulb holder. Overall measures: 46 cm diameter x 79 cm H ( overall height including chain and canopy) The lampshade excluding chain and canopy: 46 cm diameter x 26 cm height We are specialists in lighting and mirrors: A curated selection of rattan pendants and other lighting items is avaliable at our 1stdibs marketplace. We invite you to check "more from this seller" to enjoy the whole collection. Spanish Rattan Pendant Light...
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20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Wicker, Rattan

French Designer, Pendant Light, Oak, France, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
An oak pendant light designed and produced in France, c. 1950s. Wear to wood consistent with age and use Overall Dimensions (inches): 18.5"H x 10.5"W x 10.25"D Stem Length (inches...
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Wood, Oak

Flush Mount Maison Baguès Crystal Green Flowers Leaves Chandelier 6 Light Signed
Located in Firenze, Toscana
Housing 6 lights. Will be newly rewired free of charge with certified UL US sockets for the USA and appropriate sockets for all other countries and ready to hang. Gold tole with perf...
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1940s French Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal

Swedish Designer, Pendant Light, Fabric, Sweden, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A beige embroidery fabric pendant light designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1960s. String presents with light fraying consistent with age and use Overall Dimensions (inches): 32"H ...
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1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Fabric

Nautical Ship's Wheel Chandelier
Located in Bradenton, FL
A mid-twentieth century nautical chandelier, made with an authentic solid wooden ship's wheel and five copper and beveled glass anchor lanterns. Four smaller lanterns hang from alter...
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Mid-20th Century Chandeliers and Pendants

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Copper

Midcentury Cocoon Pendant Light, 1960s, Italy
Located in Hagenbach, DE
This extraordinary cocoon pendant lamp, crafted in Italy during the 1960s, features a highly unusual and sculptural design that epitomizes the elegance of mid-century modern aestheti...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Resin

Maison Leune French Art Deco Enameled Pendant Chandelier, 1920
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
Rare French Art Deco Pendant Chandelier by Auguste HEILIGENSTEIN (1891-1976) for Maison LEUNE, Paris, circa 1920 This exceptional French Art Deco pendant chandelier was designed by ...
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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Mazzega Pendant with Glass Murano Bicolore XXL , Italy, 1970
Located in La xara, VC
Exceptional Mazzega pendant, bicolore of glass Murano with structure. The Design and the quality of the glass make this piece the best of the Italian Design. This unique Mazzega glob...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Murano Glass

German Designer, Chandelier, Brass, Germany, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass chandelier or flush mount designed and produced in Germany, c. 1950s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 4.125" Height x 16.25" Diameter Bulb Specifications: E-14 (European) Bulb...
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1950s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Swedish Designer, Pendant Light, Fabric, Teak, Sweden, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A beige embroidery string fabric and teak pendant designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1960s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 23.0"H x 12.0"W x 12.0"D Stem Length (inches): 7.0" Dimen...
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1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Fabric, Wood, Teak

Nybro Armaturfabrik, Pendant Light, Brass, Metal, Glass, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass, green-lacquered metal and etched beige glass pendant light produced by Nybro Aramturfabrik, Sweden, c. 1950s. The brass stem and canopy presents with heavy oxidation. Mod...
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1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal, Brass

Marea Seven-Pendant Chandelier: Satin Brass/White Glass by Avram Rusu Studio
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Marea lighting collection is an exploration of organic forms inspired by marine life and underwater seascapes. Marea translates to ‘the sea’ in Romanian and the collection is inf...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass, Bronze, Nickel

Amazing Huge Chandelier in Brass, Vereinigte Werkstätten München, 1950s Germany
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Amazing Huge Chandelier by Vereinigte Werkstätten München, 1950s Germany The lamp is of the usual high quality from the Munich vereinigte Werkstätten. The lamp is made entirely of m...
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1950s German Hollywood Regency Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal, Brass

Italian Mid-Century Murano Leaf Chandelier in Handblown Venetian Glass and Brass
Located in Bochum, NRW
Illuminate your space with this striking vintage Murano chandelier, a true testament to Italian mid-century artistry. Expertly handcrafted in Murano, Italy, this chandelier features ...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Art Deco Paavo Tynell Pendant 1255 in Brass, Birch & Opaline Glass, Taito 1930s
Located in Helsinki, FI
A beautiful and rare example of Paavo Tynell 1930s lamps. A marvelous piece with dark stained birch, polished and oxidized brass with blown glass shades. The lamp is in its original ...
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1930s Finnish Art Deco Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Large Chandelier by Paavo Tynell , Model K 1-8.
Located in Long Island City, NY
Large Chandelier designed by Paavo Tynell for Idman Oy, Model K 1-8. Finland, Circa 1950th. Eight opaline glass shades on polished brass with lacquered brass leafs. Stamped "IDMAN"....
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1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Chandelier by Angelo Lelii for Arredoluce, Italy 1958
Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI
Amazing chandelier was designed by Angelo Lelii for Arredoluce in 1958. Featuring a crafted abstract structure made from curved brass rods surrounding the opaline glass shade. Angelo...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Gold Leaf Metal and Fumè Crystal Flowers 8-light Chandelier by Epoca Lampadari
Located in Milan, IT
This exquisite chandelier features 8 E14 bulbs. The frame is lavishly decorated with antique gold leaf, creating a warm, luminous glow. Sparkling crystals of varying sizes and cuts c...
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2010s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal

Calice-24 Pendant Light by Gallery L7
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Wonderful two tone pendant light Calice-24 designed by Gallery L7, handcrafted and finished in Los Angeles from American brass, suspended with a perforated, aged brass up-light dome ...
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2010s American Organic Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Seguso Vetri d’Arte. Post-Modern Murano glass pendant lamp, Italy, 1980s
Located in SANT ADRIÀ DE BESÒS, ES
Post-Modern Murano glass pendant lamp by Seguso Vetri d'Arte, Italy, 1980s. Formed by a large piece of murano glass in the shape of a transparent bell with raspberry red glass border...
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1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal, Chrome, Steel

Vitis 5 Chandelier by RBW in Frosted Ivory Blown Glass and White Wire
By RBW
Located in Rhinebeck, NY
Vitis 5 / Chandelier Designed by RBW Designed so that no two installations are exactly alike, Vitis, is a draped modular statement chandelier with customizable possibilities. Its fl...
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2010s American Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Blown Glass

Swedish Designer, Chandelier, Brass, Glass, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and white opaline glass chandelier designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1950s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 20.0"H x 14.5"W x 5.0"D Stem Length (inches): 9.25" Dimensions o...
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1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Achille Castiglioni Large Beige Round "Cocoon" Pendant Light, Italy 1960s
Located in Roma, IT
Marvelous mid-century large "cocoon" pendant with a gorgeous beige even patina. This charming item lamp was designed by Achille Castiglioni and produced in Italy during the 1960s. In...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal, Steel

Vitis 5 Chandelier by RBW in Frosted Smoke Blown Glass and White Wire
By RBW
Located in Rhinebeck, NY
Vitis 5 / Chandelier Designed by RBW Designed so that no two installations are exactly alike, Vitis, is a draped modular statement chandelier with customizable possibilities. Its fl...
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2010s American Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Blown Glass

Mazzega globe Chandelier Glass Murano Chrome Structure, Italy, 1970
Located in La xara, VC
Superb Mazzega chandelier with large globe glass bicolore Murano with chrome structure. The Design and the quality of the glass make this piece the best of the Italian Design. Disco...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Chrome

Very rare heavy 1970s brass crystal glass flower ceiling lamp by Ernst Palme
Located in München, DE
Very rare, elegant 1970s brass crystal glass flower chandelier by Ernst Palme. Made in Germany. The entire frame, including all screws, rod and canopy, are made of shiny brass. All c...
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1970s German Regency Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal, Brass

Italian Contemporary White Black & Brass 16-Light Modern Asymmetric Chandelier
Located in Bochum, NRW
Contemporary custom made chandelier of grand scale and Mid-Century Modern geometric design with a Sputnik inspiration, entirely handcrafted in Italy. Marvelous Italian chandelier wi...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Pink Grapes Ca'rezzonico Chandelier in Murano Glass Giovanni Dalla Fina, 1980s
Located in Villaverla, IT
This exquisite Murano glass chandelier, a true masterpiece by the renowned Italian artisan Giovanni Dalla Fina, dates back to 1980 and embodies the vibrant artistry of the era. This ...
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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Area 50 Pendant Lamp by Mario Bellini for Artemide, Italy, 1974
Located in Hagenbach, DE
This iconic Area 50 pendant lamp, designed by renowned Italian designer Mario Bellini for Artemide in 1974, is a true masterpiece of modernist lighting design. Featuring a sleek and ...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Mazzega Pendant with Glass Murano Bicolore , Italy, 1970
Located in La xara, VC
Exceptional Mazzega pendant, bicolore of glass Murano with structure. The Design and the quality of the glass make this piece the best of the Italian Design. This unique Mazzega glob...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Murano Glass

1950s Italian Brass & Black Enamel Pendant Lamp, Attributed to Stilnovo
Located in Rome, IT
Ceiling-mounted pendant composed of a slender brass down-rod, a black enamel steel canopy, and a shallow circular metal reflector. Three brass struts form an open triangular frame th...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal, Brass

Pair of Antique GEC / Holophane Prismatic Glass and Brass Wall Lamps, c.1920
Located in London, GB
An incredible pair of brass wall lamps made in England by GEC & Holophane. c.1920 Simply designed cast brass metalware of high quality, complete with original Holophane acorn pris...
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1920s English Art Deco Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Huge Floral 8-Light Ceiling Lamp by Hans Kögl, Germany, 1970s
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Huge Floral 8-Light Ceiling Lamp by Hans Kögl, Germany, 1970s Light bulbs are not included. It is possible to install this device in all countries (USA, Australia, Asia, Great Brit...
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1970s German Hollywood Regency Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Brass and Glass Ceiling Lamp, Attr. to Pietro Chiesa, 1950s, Italy
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Brass and Glass Ceiling Lamp, Attr. to Pietro Chiesa, 1950s, Italy Lampshade is in very good vintage condition. This lamp works with 4x E27 and 4x E14 light bulbs. Wired and suita...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Large Murano glass Chandelier -101 white alabaster glass tube
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 white alabaster glass tubes in a star shape. Can be used as...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Blown Glass

Josef Hoffmann/Wiener Werkstaette Moldauer Brass and Silk Chandelier, Re-Edition
Located in Vienna, AT
This chandelier is an excellent example for Hoffmanns way from the geometrical reduction - started 1901 by him, to the neoclassical direction, which he started, circa 1909, on the wo...
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2010s Austrian Jugendstil Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

French “Clichy” Yellow Glass Pendant Lamp
Located in Amsterdam, NL
French “Clichy” yellow glass pendant lamp Brass glass holder Weight : 0.85 kg / 1.9 lb Priced per individual item. All lamps have been made suitable by international standards for ...
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Mid-20th Century French Art Nouveau 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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