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Chandeliers and Pendants For Sale
Large Murano glass Chandelier -101 pink alabaster glass tube
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 pink 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
Materials
Blown Glass
Venetian Lantern Mid-Century Murano Glass Blown Caged, 1940s
Located in Palermo, IT
Venetian Lantern Mid-Century Murano Glass Blown Caged, 1940s
Handcrafted by Murano glass masters. Inside the glass you can see small air bubbles that testify to its authenticity.
Goo...
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1940s Italian Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Sisal and Walnut Pendant Lamp by Temde
Located in München, DE
Exceptionally beautiful and large pendant lamp from the 1960s.
The design is very unusual.
The shape and materials create a warm and very pleasant light.
Condition:
Very good vinta...
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1960s German Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Raffia, Plastic, Walnut
Carlo Nason Italian Mid-Century Murano Rainbow Glass Chandelier for Mazzega 70s
By Carlo Nason, Mazzega
Located in Morazzone, Varese
Carlo Nason Italian Mid-Century Murano Rainbow Glass Chandelier for Mazzega, 70s
Magnificent, original true vintage chandelier (no reproduction or new production) designed from Carl...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Nickel
Art Deco pendant light in the Sabino style
Located in NANTES, FR
Art deco pendant light circa 1930.
Pressed molded opalescent glass cup.
Decorated with dragonflies and flowers.
Bronze and nickel-plated brass frame.
Electrified 110 V, 1 light, E14 ...
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Antique French Art Nouveau Green Glass and Wrought Iron Pendant Light, ca 1920
Located in Barntrup, DE
Antique French Art Nouveau Green Glass and Wrought Iron Pendant Light, ca. 1920.
Add a timeless touch of elegance to your interior with this Antique French Art Nouveau Pendant Light...
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1920s French Art Nouveau Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Wrought Iron
Italian vintage Murano chandelier - 41 orange glasses.
By Mazzega
Located in Gaiarine Frazione Francenigo (TV), IT
Huge Italian vintage Murano chandelier made by 41 glass petals (transparent and orange) in a golden painted metal frame. This chandelier is a unique piece, glass created for this uni...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Art Glass
Timeless & Colorful Art Deco Alabaster Pendant Light w. Bronze Suspension Points
Located in Lisse, NL
Great condition and stunning natural veins and patterns alabaster pendant.
Thanks to its practical size, its perfectly rounded shape and its timeless design this alabaster chandelie...
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Alabaster, Metal, Wire, Bronze, Brass
Brutalist Hand-Forged Iron Candle Chandelier, France 1950s, Sculptural Pendant
Located in Lisse, NL
Brutalist all-handcrafted and angular design candle pendant light.
Looking for that perfect design piece that marries warmth and sculptural purit...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Wrought Iron
Large & Perfectly Balanced Antique Hand Crafted Alabaster Pendant Light, Fixture
Located in Lisse, NL
Kindly note that we arrange the shipping ourselves to ensure a smooth, secure, and reliable delivery. This allows us to provide the best possible service and care for your purchase.
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Early 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Alabaster, Brass, Bronze, Wire
Antique Wrought Iron GEC Holophane Glass Globe Sphere Pendant Light, C.1915
Located in London, GB
A very well presented glass globe pendant light made by General Electric Company. c.1915
The two-part prismatic glass shades set in a wonderful blacksmith-made wrought iron banded...
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Early 20th Century English Arts and Crafts Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Iron
Mid-Century Fish Pendant Lamp, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Fish pendant lamp made of wicker.
A wonderfully playful design. A lamp with character, literally. The wicker body of the lamp forms a fish body with its mouth wide open. Inside is a...
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Wicker, Plastic
$2,071 Sale Price
25% Off
Mid-Century Brass & Smoked Glass Chandelier
Located in Hamburg, DE
Impressive candlestick in brass and glass.
This chandelier combines a minimalist, functional design language with the imposing appearance of a classic chandelier. From a central cyl...
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
$1,381 Sale Price
20% Off
Mid-Century Modern Brass Chandelier by Lamperti Production Italy 1960
By Lamperti
Located in Palermo, IT
The elegance of this chandelier is the right word. Stunning and of considerable size. Brass structure with six glass balls. The peculiarity is the pearl effect that the glass balls h...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
German Mid-Century "Cocoon" Flower Chandelier by Goldkant Leuchten, 1960s
Located in Badajoz, Badajoz
Beauty and pretty Flower German "Cocoon" Chandelier. This Chandelier was designed and manufactured during the 1960s in Germany by Friedel Wauer for Goldkant Leuchten.
This Chandelier...
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Swedish Designer, Pendant Light, Brass, Glass, Sweden, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and etched glass pendant light designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1930s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 11.75"H x 19.0"W x 19.0"D
Stem Length (inches): 1.0"
Dimensions of C...
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1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
28.3c Suspended Light by Bocci with Clear Blown Glass and Copper Wire Suspension
By Bocci
Located in Rhinebeck, NY
28.3c/ Pendant
by Bocci
All 28 pendants work with the copper suspension option, a flexible system that can be shaped into different compositions during installation. Pendants can a...
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2010s Canadian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Copper, Steel
Paavo Tynell Brass Opaline Glass Chandelier
By Paavo Tynell
Located in Houston, TX
1950s Paavo Tynell brass and opaline glass chandelier featuring five floral-shaped arms and leaves. Specs: Eight medium size sockets, five in the arms and three in the glass bowl. 5"...
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Mid-20th Century Finnish Organic Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Antique French Coolie Milk Glass Brass Pendant Kitchen Task Lamp Light
Located in Stockbridge, GB
Antique French Coolie Milk Glass Frill Pendant Light – A
An early French glass coolie pendant light. The conical milk glass shade has been hand spun from opaque glass with a clear f...
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Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Hollywood Regency Style Gilt Metal and White Frosted Glass Flower Chandelier
Located in Barntrup, DE
Hollywood Regency Style Gilt Metal and White Frosted Glass Flower Chandelier, Italy, circa 1979-1980s
This elegant Hollywood Regency-style chandelier, dating to the late 1970s (circa...
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1980s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Swedish Designer, Pendant Light, Iron, Glass, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A bronze-painted iron and white opaline glass pendant light designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 20.5"H x 10.25"W x 4.375"D
Stem Length (inches):...
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1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Iron
French Art Deco Carved Alabaster Pendant Light
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A French, alabaster bowl pendant light fixture from circa 1930 if not earlier with a gorgeous carved design of lush vegetation enhanced by the dramatic vein patterns in the stone. Th...
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20th Century French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Alabaster, Brass
Swedish Designer, Pendant Light, Brass, Glass, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and frosted glass pendant light designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1950s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 9.0"H x 19.0"W x 19.0"D
Stem Length (inches): 5.5"
Dimensions of Ca...
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1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Monumental Paul Ferrante Art Deco Gilt Metal Oval Chandelier
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Monumental Paul Ferrante Art Deco Gilt Metal Oval Chandelier
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1990s American Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Iron
MidCentury Bumling Brass Ceiling Lamp by Anders Pehrson for Ateljé Lyktan, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
The bumling by atelje lyktan based on a design by anders pehrson from the 60s. Here in a special version in brass.
A timeless classic of scandinavian design. Especially here the bra...
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20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Pine Wood Chandelier by Jan Wickelgren for Aneta, Sweden, 1970s
By Aneta
Located in Værløse, DK
Light White Stained Pine Wood Chandelier with Original Shades designed by Jan Wickelgren for Aneta in the 1970s. A cosy piece of lightning for an exquisite home.
* Light-white st...
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1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Fabric, Pine, Wood
Josef Hoffmann Jugendstil Art Nouveau Glass and Brass Pende, Re-Edition
Located in Vienna, AT
Very important early design by Josef Hoffmann.
See figure: The Studio 1906, C14 Art Revival in Austria
brass, crystal-glass, opaline-glass on the chain.
Length custom-made
All comp...
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2010s Austrian Jugendstil Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Spanish Rattan Flower Shaped Large Pendant Hanging Light / Lantern
Located in Barcelona, ES
Flower Shaped Rattan Ceiling Pendant, Large Size. Spain, 1960s
This large pendant has an eye-catching flower design featuring 4 layered rattan petals joining between them as a flower...
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20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Cane, Rattan
Rich Green Murano Glass Chandelier, circa 1980s
Located in Villaverla, IT
This captivating Murano glass chandelier, a testament to exquisite Italian craftsmanship, features a vibrant emerald green hue that commands attention. Its elegant design, characteri...
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1980s Italian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Mid-Century Danish Diskos Pendant Lamp by Jo Hammerborg for Fog & Mørup, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century pendant light from the Danish manufacturer Fog & Mørup after a design by Jo Hammerborg from the 1960s.
A minimalist design with an elegant shape. As the name suggests, t...
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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Vintage French Alabaster Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1920's French carved alabaster light fixture with 3 lights.
Measurements:
Drop: 22"
Diameter: 15.5"
Depth of bowl: 7"
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1920s Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Alabaster
Postmodern Italian Pendant Lamp by Enzo Mari & Giancarlo Fassina, 1970s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Train pendant lamp from the aggregato series from the italian manufacturer artemide according to a design by enzo mari and giancarlo fassina from the 197...
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20th Century Italian Post-Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Antique French Holophane Prismatic Glass Pendant Street Light, c.1930
By Holophane
Located in London, GB
An elegantly formed Holophane street light, made in France. c.1930.
Spun copper lamp body above rippled glass shade and internal reflector. Converted to use as a pendant. Some den...
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Copper
Antique Holophane 'Excellite' French Prismatic Glass Pendant Lamp, C.1920
By Holophane
Located in London, GB
An incredibly stylish pair of prismatic glass pendant lights made in France by Holophane. c.1920
Modelled as the 'Excellite', this shape of lamp from Holophane came in lots of diffe...
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1920s English Art Deco Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Chandelier Model 1129 by Stilnovo , Italy 1950
By Stilnovo
Located in Antwerpen, Antwerp
Stilnovo was an Italian design and lighting company founded in 1946 by Bruno Gatta. The company became known for its modern approach to lighting and gained attention both in Italy an...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Rare Mid-Century Modern Artistic Glass Art Flush Mount or Ceiling Light, 1950
Located in Lisse, NL
This Midcentury Modern, two lights fixture with Geometric Pattern is another one of our recent great finds.
This striking Mid-Century Modern flush mount is a rare and elegant find,...
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Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
A Late 19th Century Whimsical Red and Gold Tole Pagoda Chandelier
Located in London, GB
France, circa 1880
A rare late nineteenth century red tole chandelier, in whimsical Chinoiserie taste, with double pagoda top and six drop lights.
Total height 97.00cm
Width ...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Utah-30 Ceiling Light by Gallery L7
By Gallery L7
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Large-scale ceiling flush mount light Utah-30 by Gallery L7, handcrafted and finished in Los Angeles from American brass, suspended perforated aged, raw brass disc (30inch diameter)....
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2010s American Organic Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
$2,900 / item
French Art Deco Gilt Bronze and Milk Glass Starburst Sunburst Flush Mount
Located in Barcelona, ES
An exceptional Art Deco starburst shaped engraved and molded bronze ceiling lamp, France, 1930s-1940s.
7 lights
This flush mount features a flower burst or starburst with 6 large lea...
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Bronze
Alhambra 1A Milk Glass with Brass Patina, Granada Collection
By L'Aviva Home
Located in New York, NY
These glass lanterns are made in a generations-old workshop in Granada, Spain. Each pendant light is hand forged, and reflects the influence of Moorish design that can be observed th...
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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Moorish Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
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
Materials
Metal
Carlo Nason Torpedo Glass Chandelier Mazzega, Italy, 1960
By Carlo Nason, Mazzega
Located in Vienna, AT
Carlo Nason iridescent Torpedo glass chandelier for Mazzega, Italy, 1960
Very scarce Carlo Nason light with almost 20 inches in diameter in refurbished condition. The original creme...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Murano glass four-tier chandelier with 'SELLE' Glass. Italy, Murano.
By Murano Due
Located in Berlin, Berlin
Chandelier with a chrome-plated steel frame with hand-blown 'Saddle Form' glass pieces in green, purple and milky white colours. Three E27 light sockets. Chromed metal chain and ceil...
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2010s Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Set of 2 Murano Glass Ceiling Lights, in the Style of Barovier & Toso 1980s
Located in Palermo, IT
Set of 2 Murano Glass Ceiling Lights, in the style of Barovier & Toso 1980s
Each has two E27 lamps.
Intact glass.
Metal structures.
Found in an apartment in my city, Palermo.
We gua...
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1980s Italian Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Murano Glass
Spanish Crown Sunburst fixture XL in Gilt Metal and frost Glass , circa 1950
Located in La xara, VC
Large Spanish crown light in gilt metal and frosted glass, Spain, 1950s. Midcentury antique gilt iron frame or pendant with laurel leaf motifs surrounding a central frosted glass dif...
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1950s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Iron, Gold Leaf
$781 Sale Price
34% Off
Antique 12" Holophane Reflector-Refractor Prismatic Glass Pendant Light, c.1920
By Holophane
Located in London, GB
A 12" 'Reflector-Refractor' pendant light made in USA by Holophane. c.1920.
Single prismatic glass reflector with decorative cast clips and unusual, original two-part brass galler...
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1920s English Art Deco Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Josef Hoffmann&Koloman Moser, Wiener Werkstaette Vienna Secession Pendant Edit
Located in Vienna, AT
A single pendant from the chandelier for the entrance of the Wiener Werkstaette-Showrooms in Neustiftgasse 32/34 in Vienna
Hammered or plain - another image shows the complete chande...
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2010s Austrian Jugendstil Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Pure Art Deco and Perfect Size, Multi Layered Alabaster Ceiling Light / Pendant
Located in Lisse, NL
Rare and very stylish, top condition and warm color alabaster 3-light pendant of great quality and design.
This rare Art Deco fixture from the heydays of the European Art Deco era i...
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Alabaster, Metal, Bronze, Brass
Original Caprani Pendant Lights, 1980s, Denmark
Located in Værløse, DK
Original Caprani Pendant Lights made by Mads Caprani in the 1970s. A rare set for a beautiful place.
* Set (2) of beech wood veneer pendant lights with off-white pleated-shades.
* ...
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1980s Danish Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
$2,645 / set
ASEA, Chandelier, Brass, Oak, Fabric, Sweden, 1950s
By ASEA
Located in High Point, NC
An oak, brass and white fabric chandelier designed and produced by ASEA, Sweden, c. 1950s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 25.0"H x 20.0"W x 20.0"D
Stem Length (inches): 10.0"
Dimens...
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1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Italian 12-Arm Chandelier by Stilnovo in Brass and Murano Glass
By Stilnovo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This exquisite chandelier is an outstanding example of mid-century Italian design.
Stilnovo, a renowned lighting manufacturer active since the 1940s and particularly influential duri...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Pure Art Deco White & Black Veins Alabaster Pendant Light Fixture, Rope & Canopy
Located in Lisse, NL
Stunning, Stylized and large, 19.5" in diameter alabaster pendant of great quality and condition.
This rare design and fairly large chandelier from the heydays of the European Art D...
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Early 20th Century Austrian Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Alabaster, Wire, Bronze
Uplight Chandelier by J.L Lobmeyr
By J.L Lobmeyr
Located in Vienna, AT
Brass bowl with crystal perls fitted with 3 E27 sockets. Made by J.L. Lobmeyr in the 1950s.
Fully restored condition, the total height can be on request customized.
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1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Amber-brown neoclassical Murano chandelier
Located in Dallas, TX
Murano glass Mid-Century Modern chandelier, attributed to Barovier and Toso, Italy 1980s.
The hand blown Murano glass chandelier is made of an amber-brown or terracotta color with go...
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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Murano Glass
Alhambra 1A Clear Glass with Silver Patina, Granada Collection
By L'Aviva Home
Located in New York, NY
These glass lanterns are made in a generations-old workshop in Granada, Spain. Each pendant light is hand forged, and reflects the influence of Moorish design that can be observed th...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Moorish Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Glass
The Line 17 Glass Chandelier by Stillux
By Stillux
Located in Milan, IT
The Line 17 chandelier features 21 horizontal lamps measuring 55 cm each, designed to illuminate dining rooms and curved spaces with balanced, refined lighting. Its symmetrical layou...
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2010s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Glass
$9,068 / item
Elegant French Art Deco Flush Mount Ceiling Light with Crystal Beads, circa 1940
Located in Lisse, NL
Infuse your space with timeless elegance through this exceptional French Art Deco flush mount ceiling light, dating from around 1940. A perfect marriage of refined geometry and artis...
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Mid-20th Century French Louis XV Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass, Bronze, Metal
Sunburst Foliage Floral Ceiling Light Fixture / Chandelier
By Ferro Art
Located in Barcelona, ES
Outstanding spanish foliage floral sunburst flush mount ceiling light in gilt iron, Ferro Art, 1950s
To be used as ceiling light fixture or as chandelier / pendant light adding a cha...
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Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Iron, Gold Leaf, Wrought Iron
Stunning Large Murano Glass Petals Chandelier Italy, 1980s
By Mazzega
Located in Aachen, NRW
A stunning Murano glass petals chandelier in style of Mazzega, Italy, manufactured in the 1980s.
The chandelier is composed of many thick textured glass elements attached to a brass...
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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Brass and Opal Glass Ceiling Lamp by Stilnovo, Italy, 1960s
By Stilnovo
Located in Hagenbach, DE
This elegant ceiling lamp, crafted by renowned Italian lighting manufacturer Stilnovo in the 1960s, is a striking example of mid-century modern design. It features a refined combinat...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, 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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