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Chandeliers and Pendants For Sale
Postmodern Modern Black Round Chandelier Art Nouveau
Located in Berlin, DE
Immerse yourself in the fascinating world of postmodernism and experience pure elegance with our breathtaking black chandelier decorated with crystals. This work of art of lighting m...
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2010s German Post-Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Metal
$1,195 / item
Coco Chanel & Maison Jansen Inspired Gilt Metal Faux Bois Twig Chandelier 8 Arm
By Coco Chanel
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a gilt metal faux bois chandelier that has a tied and gathered base that is reminiscent of the iconic wheat sheaf gilt metal tables made p...
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2010s American Barbizon School Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Italian vintage Murano chandelier - 52 amber green petals
By Mazzega
Located in Gaiarine Frazione Francenigo (TV), IT
Huge Italian vintage Murano chandelier made by 52 glasses, green colors, nickel metal structure. The glasses are very high quality, the photos do not do the beauty, luster of these ...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Art Glass
Antique 14" Holophane Reflector-Refractor Prismatic Glass Pendant Light, c.1920
By Holophane
Located in London, GB
Beautifully formed 14" 'Reflector-Refractor' pendant light made in England by Holophane. c.1920.
Three-part prismatic glass reflector, including the bottom cup, supported by the ori...
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1920s English Art Deco Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass, Copper
Mid-Century Modern German Cocoon Pendant Lamp by Friedel Wauer for Goldkant
Located in Hamburg, DE
Rare 4-piece Cocoon pendant lamp by Goldkant Leuchten, based on a design by Friedel Wauer from the 1960s.
A pendant lamp that can be used as a floor lamp. The lamp consists of four ...
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20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Small and Timeless Art Deco White Alabaster Pendant fixture with Chains & Canopy
Located in Lisse, NL
Small and truly timeless Art Deco dome chandelier that will never fail to impress.
With early 20th century lighting as one of our specialties, finding a good-condition (only a natur...
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Early 20th Century European Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Alabaster, Metal
Swedish Designer, Pendant Light, Brass, Fabric, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and floral-printed fabric pendant light designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1950s.
Wear consistent with age and use.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 31.0"H x 25.5"W x 7.25"D
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1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Elegant Swedish Modern Pendant Ceiling Lamp in Silk and Brass, 1940s
Located in Stockholm, SE
This charming 1940s ceiling lamp features a beautifully scalloped shade crafted from alternating panels of pleated cream silk and pale green painted sections adorned with delicate ha...
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1940s Swedish Art Deco Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern German Orsa Cocoon Pendant Lamp Friedel Wauer Goldkant
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century Cocoon pendant lamp by Goldkant Leuchten, based on a design by Friedel Wauer from the 1960s.
The Cocoon material provides diffuse, atmospheric light. At the same time, t...
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
French Art Deco “Clichy” Pink Reeded Glass Pendant Light
Located in Amsterdam, NL
French “Clichy” pink coloured glass pendant lamp
Brass glass holder
Weight : 1.30 kg / 2.9 lb
Priced per individual item. All lamps have been made suitable by international standar...
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Mid-20th Century French Art Nouveau Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Large White Chandelier by Emil Stejnar for Rupert Nikoll, 1960s
Located in Hagenbach, DE
This striking chandelier was designed by Emil Stejnar for the renowned Vienna-based lighting manufacturer Rupert Nikoll in the 1960s. Stejnar is celebrated for his poetic and celesti...
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1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Copper Ceiling Lamp, Italy, 1960s
Located in Hagenbach, DE
This striking mid-century ceiling lamp was crafted in Italy during the 1960s and exemplifies the elegant simplicity of the era’s design aesthetic. The lamp features a beautifully age...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Copper
Italian 1950s Brass Chandelier with Three Opaline Glass Shades
Located in Rome, IT
Elegant Italian chandelier from the 1950s, featuring a sculptural brass structure with a beautiful, even patina and three hand-blown opaline glass shades. The arms radiate from a cen...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Rattan Large Pendant Hanging Light / Lantern, 1960s
Located in Barcelona, ES
A cool handcrafted rattan large ceiling pendant hanging light with chinoiserie accents, Spain, 1960s.
This large lantern has an eye-catching design featuring a semi-spherical rattan ...
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20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Wicker, Paper, Rattan
$2,293 Sale Price
20% Off
Large Eight Arms Solid Pine Chandelier with Glass Shades by Luxus Sweden, 1960s
Located in Stockholm, SE
This "like new" solid pine wood, eight arm chandelier was created in this “golden age of Scandinavian design”, a period that saw the revival of an elementary, undecorated visual lang...
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Blown Glass, Pine
Cosmic Pendant 70 'Sepia' Artisan Handmade Lacquered Brass Ceiling Light
Located in London, England
Inspired by planet-like forms and textures, the Cosmic collection explores the interplay between metal and a selection of double-sided, piano-lacquered finishes.
Two finely lacquer...
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2010s British Organic Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Timeless Showstopper: Mint-Condition Antique Alabaster Pendant Light / Fixture
Located in Lisse, NL
Superb condition and timeless design alabaster chandelier.
This alabaster chandelier is such a beauty. The size is just right, the condition is excellent, and the design? Totally ti...
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Early 20th Century European Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Alabaster, Brass, Bronze, Wire
Early Paavo Tynell Pendant in Brass & Opaline Glass, Taito 1940s
By Taito Oy, Paavo Tynell
Located in Helsinki, FI
A beautiful example of Paavo Tynell 1940s early lamps. A marvelous piece with polished and patinated brass with blown glass shades. The lamp is in its original condition. The blown g...
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1940s Finnish Art Deco Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
A beautiful pair of French Baccarat Crystal chandeliers with 16 lights
By Baccarat
Located in London, GB
This is a pair of large Baccarat crystal chandeliers are exceptionally refined examples.
Each chandelier has a two-tier composition. A tall, tapering upper canopy formed from cascad...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal
Elegant Murano Poliedri Chandelier-Carlo Scarpa design-clear and smoked glasses
By Carlo Scarpa
Located in Gaiarine Frazione Francenigo (TV), IT
Elegant Italian chandelier made from 32 beautiful Murano clear and smoked glasses "polyhedrons". Structure in gold and brass colored metal. Overall, this chandelier is both a functi...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Blown Glass
Adolf Loos Jugendstil Swivel-Mounted Silk Brass Wall-Lamp, Re-Edition
By Adolf Loos, Woka Lamps
Located in Vienna, AT
Swivel-mounted wall-lamp, measures as desired either with a wall-plate for direct-wiring, or with the cable going down to plug in - in that case a weight can be mounted on the cable ...
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2010s Austrian Jugendstil Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Handsewn fabric shade pendant , design by Josef Frank for Svenskt Tenn
By Woka Lamps
Located in Vienna, AT
Handsewn fabric shade, pattern by Josef Frank for Svenskt Tenn, hanging on a fabric-covered wire, brass-parts in the requested finish
Height is customisable
All electrical componen...
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2010s European Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Zop Pendant Lamp Heikki Turunen Stockmann Orno, Finland
Located in Hamburg, DE
Pendant lamp by Finnish manufacturer Stockmann-Orno, based on a design by Heikki Turunen from the 1960s.
A classic of Finnish design. The lower part of the lamp is divided into slat...
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20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
TIMELESS Art Deco Design Large Alabaster PENDANT LIGHT in Good Condition 1920
Located in Lisse, NL
One of a kind light fixture with a stunning white alabaster disc-shade.
Thanks to its timeless design, its large size (19.5 inches) and its good condition this alabaster chandelier ...
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Alabaster, Brass, Wire
Large Mid-Century Modern Chandelier, Brass and Textured Glass, 1960s, One of Two
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A large and fantastic light fixture by J.T. Kalmar, Vienna, Austria, manufactured in midcentury, circa 1970 (late 1960s or early 1970s).
Two lights are available. The price is per li...
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1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass
“Galaxy” Chandelier in Brass and Fumé Murano Glass
Located in Puglia, Puglia
This extraordinary Midcentury Modern Sputnik chandelier features eight copper-finished brass arms with ball finials and twelve additional arms holding hand-blown smoked Murano glass ...
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Early 2000s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
$8,377 / item
Large Leather, Vellum and Rope Italian Chandelier, Max Ingrand, Italy 1940s
By Max Ingrand
Located in Roma, IT
Wonderful chandelier crafted from a captivating combination of parchment with beautiful knotted hemp details, completed by a rope cord. This stunning organic piece was made in Italy ...
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1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Leather, Hemp, Rope
Dutch White Reeded Opaline and Brass Pendant Lights
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Dutch opaline glass pendant
Brass top
2 meter black wire
Weight : 1.85 kg / 4.1 lb
Priced per individual item. All lamps have been made suitable by international standards for inca...
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Early 20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
19th century English bronze ceiling light
Located in London, GB
19th century English bronze ceiling light
Dimensions in inches: H 19” x W 15” x D 15”
Age: 1890 - 1900
Origin: England
Condition: Aged
Overview
A very stylish late 19th Century Eng...
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1880s British Early Victorian Antique Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Large Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers, Brass and Textured Glass, 1960s
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A pair large and fantastic light fixtures by J.T. Kalmar, Vienna, Austria, manufactured in midcentury, circa 1970 (late 1960s or early 1970s).
The lights consist of a white painted m...
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1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass
Patinated Iron, Glass & Parchment Ceiling Light by Bjerkås Armatur, Sweden 1940s
Located in NUEMBRECHT, NRW
This awesome nautical inspired fixture was designed and manufactured in Sweden in the 1940s.
The light features a wide circular frosted glass shade framed by ornate wrought iron ele...
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1940s Swedish Art Deco Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Iron
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
White Opaline and Brass Pendant Lights
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Opaline glass pendant
Brass top
2 meter / 80" black wire
Weight : 1.90 kg / 4.2 lb
Priced per individual item. All lamps have been made suitable by international standards for inca...
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
$472 / item
Danish Designer - Nautical Brass Pendant Lamp w.Green Shade, 1960s
By Lyfa
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A very rare nautical/martime pendant ceiling lamp composed of a high-quality brass base, adjustable opaline inner-shade with brass accents and a gorgeous teal green aluminum outer sh...
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum, Brass
Vintage German Space Age Glass Ball Pendant Lamp from Peill & Putzler, 1970s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Glass pendant lamp from renowned manufacturer Peill & Putzler.
An elegant and simple design. A simple sphere with orange-coated glass forms the body of the lamp and serves as a diff...
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20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
French Crystal Ship Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1950's French ship chandelier with 4 interior lights.
Measurements:
Height: 28"
Width: 24"
Depth: 9.5"
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1950s French Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal
Art Deco Cream Opaline Glass & Brass Pendants, Germany 1930s
Located in NUEMBRECHT, NRW
These ceiling fixtures were designed and manufactured in Germany in the 1930s.
The lights feature elegant domed cream colored opaline glass shades suspended from slender polished b...
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1930s German Art Deco Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Three-Tier Murano Glass Tube Chandelier - 48 clear amber glasses
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 clear amber glass tubes. The glasses have a beautiful color,...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Blown Glass
Jugendstil "Palme" by Josef Hoffmann Crystal Chandelier, Re-Edition
Located in Vienna, AT
Magnificent chandelier in solid casted brass. Extraordinary elaborate finishes. Rich hangings with handcut crystal glasses.
All components according to the UL regulations, with an a...
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2010s Austrian Jugendstil Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Mid-Century Modern Stained Glass Pendant Lamp In Reds
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fantastic large mid century modern colored glass pendant lamp with mostly reds brown & orange hues. Some glass is textured, all is perfect with no damage. Leaded frames in a mid ...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass, Lead
Maison Jansen Attr Palm Chandelier Gilt support 5 bulbs , French 1970
Located in La xara, VC
The Maison Jansen Palm chandelier is an iconic lighting creation from the celebrated Parisian design firm Maison Jansen, renowned for its luxurious and eclectic interiors blending cl...
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1970s French Hollywood Regency Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Gold Leaf
$1,053 Sale Price / item
78% Off
Mid-century Round Cocoon Globe Pendant Light with Brass Detail, 1960s
Located in Steinheim am Albuch, BW
Gorgeous and timeless mid-century modern 'Cocoon' pendant lamp from the 1960s.
The lamp features a round shade made of soft resin that envelops a metal frame and has a beautiful vint...
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Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass
Art Deco Alabaster Pendant Light w Rose Carved Edge and Brass Chains, 17.8Ø"
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 French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Alabaster, Brass, Wire
Two very elegant, beautiful mid-century modern pendant lamps made of capiz shell
Located in München, DE
A pair of very elegant, stunningly beautiful floral pendant lamps made of capiz shells.
The lampshades are handcrafted in the Philippines in the 1960s from brass and capiz shells. Ea...
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Industrial Green Enamel Light, 1930s
Located in Kojetice, CZ
Vintage industrial enamel pendant lamp from the 1930s. It features a green enamel shade with white enamel interior and a brass socket with porcelain top.The socket requires standard ...
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Early 20th Century Czech Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass, Enamel, Iron
Antique Ornate F&C Osler Pineapple Cut Glass Light Pendant Lamp, C.1910
Located in London, GB
An elegantly formed cut glass pendant light made in Birmingham (England) by F& C Osler. c.1910
Thick hand cut glass shades, with a central pierced gilt brass band and glass covered ...
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1910s English Art Nouveau Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Chandelier Mazzega Murano, Italy - 85 glass petals
By Mazzega
Located in Gaiarine Frazione Francenigo (TV), IT
Handblown glass chandelier, composed of 85 curved, clear glass pieces, which are arranged on 7 tiers, suspended from a nickel metal structure.
Period: late xx century
Dimensions: 4...
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1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Art Glass
Art Deco Chandelier in Satin Nickel & Transparent Glass Rods by Atelier Petitot
Located in New York, NY
This stunning Art Deco chandelier was realized by the legendary Atelier Petitot in France circa 1930. It features a prominent round channeled finial in satin nickel with a convex pro...
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Nickel
Large Rare Midcentury Brass Opaline Glass Chandelier by Rupert Nikoll
Located in Vienna, AT
Brass frame with 12 arms and opaline glass shades white each fitted with E14 sockets. Made in Vienna by Rupert Nikoll in the late 1950s. Total height can be customized.
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1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
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
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Modern German Cocoon Pendant Lamp Friedel Wauer Goldkant, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid Century Cocoon pendant lamp by Goldkant Leuchten, based on a design by Friedel Wauer from the 1960s.
A minimalist design. The lamp has the simple shape of a slightly compressed ...
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Space Age Italian Reggiani Chrome Chandelier, circa 1960
By Reggiani
Located in Vilnius, LT
Italian mid-century Space-Age chandelier by Reggiani from 1960-70s.
The chandelier is made in chrome metal.
Bulb holders: E14 type, 5 pieces (bulbs are not included).
Measurements: H...
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20th Century Italian Space Age Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Chrome
Beautiful Shape Arts & Crafts era, Gothic Revival Style Pendant Light w Dome Top
Located in Lisse, NL
Gothic Revival Pendant Light with Dome Top, ca. 1920.
This beautiful antique brass pendant light has such a calm and timeless presence. The comb...
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Early 20th Century Gothic Revival Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Fireworks Brass Italian Chandelier Sputnik 16 Lights
By Stilnovo, Arredoluce
Located in Bochum, NRW
Fireworks Brass Italian Chandelier Sputnik 16 Lights, 32 arms
Mid-century style Sputnik brass disc chandelier.
A gorgeous fully made brass Italian Sputnik chandelier, with 16 lights...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
$3,949 / item
Modernist Hand-Blown Murano Mottled & Smoked Interlocking Glass Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
A stunning display of Italian glassmaking ingenuity, this 21st-century modernist chandelier showcases hand-blown Murano glass crafted into interlocking elements with a mottled and sm...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Murano Glass
Mid-Century Large Beige "Teardrop" Cocoon Italian Pendant by Castiglioni, 1960s
Located in Roma, IT
Spectacular large teardrop-shaped beige cocoon pendant. This outstanding and incredibly rare piece was designed by Achille Castiglioni and produced in Italy during the 1960s.
In ama...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Steel
6-Head Glass and Brass Frame Chandelier, 1960s, Italy
Located in Hagenbach, DE
6-Head Glass and Brass Frame Chandelier, 1960s, Italy
Lampshade is in very good vintage condition.
This lamp works with E27 light bulbs.
Wired and suitable to use with 220V and 11...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Arts & Crafts Venetian Pendant Light of Mouthblown Glass into an Iron Frame
Located in Lisse, NL
Stylish and excellent condition hallway pendant from Venice.
Every now and then, we come across a piece that feels less like a discovery and more like a gift. This Venetian smoked g...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Arts and Crafts Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass, Iron, Wire
Set Four Murano Sconces
By Venini
Located in Budapest, HU
Fantastic Set of Four Vintage Murano wall sconce made by 16 trasparent Murano crystal prism (quadriedri) for each applique in a gold metal frame. The shape of this sconce is spiral.
...
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Late 20th Century Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
$3,111 / set
Swedish Designer, Pendant Light, Fabric, Sweden, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
An off-white fabric pendant light designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1960s.
Fabric in vintage aged condition; one key-tassel missing.
Lower shade has fraying hole in center.
Over...
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1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Fabric
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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