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Chandeliers and Pendants For Sale
Style: Scandinavian Modern
Style: Minimalist
Recognized Seller Listings
Rain Drops Perforated Brass Lisa Johansson-Papé Chandelier 61-373, Orno 1950s
Located in Helsinki, FI
A beautiful ceiling lamp by Lisa Johansson-Papé brilliantly combining a classical touch with the modernistic perforated brass design. The crystals hang like rain drops and are beauti...
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1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Lisa Johansson-Papé Ceiling Pendant 61-347 Glass, Brass & Gray Paint, Orno 1950s
Located in Helsinki, FI
This UFO like shaped lamp was quite popular in Finland in the 1950s, and still is. today. It is found in public buildings as in private residences.
This lamp is stamped twice, on th...
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1950s Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass
Itsu, Chandelier, Brass, Rattan, Finland, 1950s
By Itsu
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and rattan chandelier produced by Itsu, Finland, c. 1950s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 26.75” H x 21” Diameter
Dimensions of Canopy: 2.75” H x 4” diameter
Stem length: ...
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1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Swedish Designer, Chandelier, Brass, Fabric, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and white fabric chandelier designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1950s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 21.5” H x 25” Diameter
Dimensions of Canopy: 2.75“ H x 4” Diameter
Ste...
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Paavo Tynell, Perforated Brass Ceiling Lamp Model 1953, Taito 1950s
By Paavo Tynell, Taito Oy
Located in Helsinki, FI
Very rare ceiling lamp model 1953 in its original condition by Finnish designer Paavo Tynell (1890–1973) for Taito.
The brass shade is perforated and the diffuser underneath is made ...
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1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
'Peanut 175' Pendant Lamp by Bent Karlby for Lyfa 'New Edition'
By Lyfa, Bent Karlby
Located in Paris, IDF
Pendant lamp by Bent Karlby for Lyfa
Opal glass, brass
Sizes available:
D 175 mm – H 290 mm
D 250 mm – H 420 mm
D 400 mm – H 620 mm
Textile wire (black) 300cm
Bulb: E14/E27 max 40/60W (110V-230V)
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The peanut lamp...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Exceptional Commissioned Paavo Tynell Ceiling Lamp In Brass & Glass, Taito 1950s
By Paavo Tynell, Taito Oy
Located in Helsinki, FI
An exceptionally elegant Mid-Century Modern Paavo Tynell ceiling lamp commissioned and designed for the MTK (Central Union of Agricultural and Forestry Producers) seminar building in...
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1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Asea, Chandelier, Brass, Glass, Sweden, 1940s
By ASEA
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and white opaline glass chandelier produced by Asea, Sweden, c. 1940s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 22.25” H x 15” Diameter
Dimensions of Canopy: 3” H x 3.625” diameter
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1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Paavo Tynell Brass Pendant Ceiling Light, Model 1088, Taito, Finland, 1940s
By Taito Oy, Paavo Tynell
Located in The Hague, NL
This very rare ceiling/pendant light was designed by Paavo Tynell and produced by Taito in Finland in the late 1940s. This particular model was numbered 1088 and came in ceiling/ flu...
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1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Swedish Designer, Pendant Light, Cast Iron, Glass, Sweden, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A cast iron and milk glass pendant designed and produced in Sweden, 1930s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 32.75” H x 13” Diameter
Back Plate Dimensions (inches): 6.25” Diameter
Bulb...
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1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Iron
'Pan 190' Pendant Lamp by Bent Karlby for Lyfa
By Bent Karlby, Lyfa
Located in Paris, IDF
Pendant lamp pan / 190 by Lyfa
Pendant lamp pan signed by Bent Karlby for Lyfa
Polished aluminum
D.190 mm H.320 mm
Textile wire (white) 30...
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21st Century and Contemporary Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum
'Memoir 120' Brass Chandelier by GamFratesi for Lyfa, 3 Pendants
Located in Paris, IDF
Memoir 120 Chandelier signed by GamFratesi for LYFA.
DIMENSIONS
W 37,8 x D 34,4 x H 26,3 cm
COLOURS
Black or brass
Textile wire (white) 600cm
Light source:
Socket: 3 x G9
Max wa...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Modernist Chandelier by Hans Bergström, Ateljé Lyktan, Sweden, 1940s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Striking brass chandelier with eight arms by Hans Bergström. The center of the chandelier is an acorn-shaped mahogany piece, decorated with beautiful brass leaves.
Hans Bergström wa...
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1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Paavo Tynell Adjustable Ceiling Lamp Model A1965 in Light Green, Taito 1950s
By Taito, Paavo Tynell
Located in Helsinki, FI
The counterweight lamp models showcases Tynell's genius as a lamp designer. The model features a counter weight to the lamp shade that allows for it...
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1950s Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass
ITSU, Chandelier, Brass, Glass, Finland, 1950s
By Itsu
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and gilt opaline glass chandelier produced by ITSU, Finland, c. 1950s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 25.25” H x 16” Diameter
Dimensions of Canopy: 4.5” H x 4” W x 4” D
Stem...
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1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Finnish Designer, Chandelier, Brass, Finland, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
An adjustable brass chandelier designed and produced in Finland, c. 1950s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 27” H x 15” Diameter
Dimensions of Canopy: 3.75” H x 4” Diameter
Stem leng...
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1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Harald Notini, Pendant Light, Brass, Glass, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and beige etched glass pendant light designed by Harald Notini and produced by Arvid Böhlmarks Lampfabrik, Sweden, c. 1940s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 13.5” H x 10.75” Di...
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1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Valinte, Chandelier, Brass, Glass, Finland, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and off-white opaline glass chandelier produced by Valinte OY, Finland, c. 1950s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 21.625” H x 16” Diameter
Dimensions of Canopy: 2.25” H x 3....
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1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Hans-Agne Jakobsson Chandelier in Brass
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Hans-Agne Jakobsson for Hans-Agne Jakobsson AB in Markaryd, chandelier, model T-493/6, brass, glass, Sweden, 1960s
This exquisite chandelier, designed by Swedish designer Hans-Agne...
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Swedish Designer, Chandelier, Brass, Glass, Fabric, Sweden, 1920s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass, white fabric and yellow glass chandelier designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1920s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 25.5” H x 22.5” Diameter
Dimensions of Canopy: 2.25“ H x 4...
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1920s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Hans Bergström, Chandelier, Brass, Fabric, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A twelve-armed brass and white fabric chandelier designed by Hans Bergström and produced by Atelje Lyktan, Åhus, Sweden, c. 1940s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 24” H x 30” Diameter
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1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Swedish Designer, Chandelier, Brass, Wood, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass, stained wood and white fabric chandelier designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 25” H x 23” Diameter
Dimensions of Canopy: 2.5” H x 3.87...
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1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Jens Moller-Jensen for Louis Poulsen Orbiter Pendant Lamps, Signed
Located in Los Angeles, CA
These 'Orbiter' pendant lamps were originally designed by Jens Møller-Jensen in 1963 and later manufactured in Denmark by Louis Poulsen during the 1980s. T...
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1990s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Swedish Designer, Pendant Light, Pine, Sweden, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A pine pendant light designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1960s.
Overall Dimensions: 25.25“ H x 4.75” W x 4.75” D
Dimensions of Canopy: 2.9” H x 2.85” Diameter
Cord length: 16.5”
...
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Pine
Mid-Century Modern Finnish Design Lamp in Brass and Hand Painted Glass, 1950s
Located in Helsinki, FI
A 1950s Finnish design ceiling lamp with five light sources. This lamp has some similarities to Paavo Tynell lighting fixtures, but as not everyone could afford Tynells, even back th...
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1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass
Swedish Designer, Pendant, Glass, Metal, Wood, Sweden, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A glass, metal, pewter and green-lacquered wood pendant light designed and produced in Sweden, 1930s.
Dimensions of canopy (inches): 2” H x 3.75” Diameter
Socket takes standard E-2...
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1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Harald Notini, Pendant Light, Brass, Glass, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and etched glass pendant light designed by Harald Notini and produced by Arvid Böhlmarks Lamfabrik, Sweden, c. 1940s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 31.5” H x 10.5” Diameter
...
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1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Lyfa, Chandelier, Brass, Metal, Denmark, 1950s
By Lyfa
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and red-lacquered metal chandelier produced by Lyfa, Denmark, c. 1950s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 19.625” H x 12” Diameter
Dimensions of Canopy: 4.25” H x 4” W x 4” D
B...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass
Swedish Designer, Chandelier, Brass, Wood, Fabric, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass, wood and white fabric chandelier designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 24.25” H x 18.25” Diameter
Dimensions of Canopy: 3.25” H x 3.625”...
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1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Paavo Tynell Ceiling Lamp Model 1507, Green Glass & Brass, Taito 1930s
By Paavo Tynell, Taito Oy
Located in Helsinki, FI
This is the first time in our almost 30 year career that we have had this type Tynell lamp. It is from the 1930-40s and model 1507 is found in one of the earlier Taito catalogues of ...
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1930s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Paavo Tynell Starry Sky Ceiling Lamp 9068 in Black & Brass, Idman 1950s
By Paavo Tynell, Idman
Located in Helsinki, FI
The Starry Sky is one of the most iconic designs of Paavo Tynell`s lamps. It was made by both Taito and Idman in a few different sizes. The way the light filters through the grill an...
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1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass
Swedish Designer, Chandelier, Brass, Glass, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and etched glass chandelier designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1950s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 20” H x 17” Diameter
Dimensions of Canopy: 3“ H x 3.5” Diameter
Stem l...
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Swedish Designer, Chandelier, Brass, Wood, Fabric, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A wood, brass and white fabric chandelier designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s.
Light discoloration to lampshades.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 23” H x 26” Diameter
Dimension...
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1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
ASEA, Pendant Light, Brass, Glass, Sweden, 1940s
By ASEA
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and glass pendant light designed and produced by ASEA, Sweden, c. 1940s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 23 ” H x 11.5 ” Diameter
Dimensions of Canopy: 1.75” H x 3.5” W x 3.5...
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1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Pair Of Paavo Tynell "Starry Sky" Ceiling Lamps 9068 In Red, & White Idman 1950s
By Paavo Tynell, Idman Oy
Located in Helsinki, FI
A pair of beautiful Paavo Tynell mid size starry sky ceiling lamps in Red and white. Each has a two light source. The lamps are in very good condition and repainted in white and red....
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1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Swedish Designer, Chandelier, Brass, Fabric, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and white fabric chandelier designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 21.875” H x 18.125” Diameter
Dimensions of Canopy: 2.375” H x 3.875” W ...
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1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
"Pair of "Fringe" Ceiling Lamps by Hans-Agne Jakobson, Sweden, 1960s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Pair of “Fringe” pendant lights by Hans-Agne Jakobsson, made from brass with drapes of textile chords suspended in layers from shades.
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Hans Bergström, Chandelier, Brass, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass chandelier designed by Hans Bergström and produced by Ateljé Lyktan, Sweden, c. 1950s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 30” H x 25.5” W x 6.375” D
Dimensions of Canopy: 3.5” ...
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Swedish Designer, Pendant Light, Brass, Glass, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and white opaline glass pendant light designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 18” H x 8.625” W x 5.75” D
Dimensions of Canopy: 3” H x 3.75...
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1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Hans Bergström for Ateljé Lyktan Chandeliers in Brass and Frosted Glass
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Hans Bergström for Ateljé Lyktan, chandeliers, model ‘127’, brass, glass, Sweden, 1950s
Designed by renowned Swedish architect and designer Hans Bergström during the 1950s for Atelj...
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Gunnel Nyman, Chandelier, Brass, Glass, Finland, 1940s
By Idman Oy, Gunnel Nyman
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and opaline glass chandelier designed by Gunnel Nyman and produced by Idman, Finland, c. 1940s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 27.5” H x 19.75 ” Diameter
Dimensions of Canopy:...
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1940s Italian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Ceiling Lamp in Copper and Nickel Plated Steel by Poul Henningsen, 1920's
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Ceiling Lamp in Copper and Nickel Plated Steel by Poul Henningsen, 1920's
Additional Information:
Material: Copper, nickel plated steel
Style: Mid century, Scandinavian
Rare ceiling...
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20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Copper, Steel
Swedish Designer, Chandelier, Brass, Wood, Fabric, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass, wood, and white fabric chandelier designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 29” H x 17” Diameter
Dimensions of Canopy: 3.25” H x 3.75” diam...
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1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Ceiling Lamp in Copper and Glass by Poul Henningsen, 1930's
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Ceiling Lamp in Copper and Glass by Poul Henningsen, 1930's
Additional Information:
Material: Copper and glass
Style: Mid century, Scandinavian
Very rare ceiling lamp model PH 5/4
P...
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20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Copper
Carl Fagerlund, Pendant Light, Brass, Glass, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and glass pendant light designed by Carl Fagerlund and produced by Orrefors, Sweden, 1940s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 19” H x 16” Diameter
Dimensions of Canopy: 2.75” H...
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1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Swedish Designer, Pendant Light, Brass, Glass, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and glass pendant light designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1950s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 13” H x 8.5” Diameter
Dimensions of Canopy: 1.75“ H x 4” Diameter
Stem len...
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Bo Notini, Chandelier, Brass, Glass, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and etched glass chandelier designed by Bo Notini and produced by Glössner & Co, Sweden, 1940s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 27” H x 23” Diameter
Dimensions of Canopy: 3.5”...
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1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Austrian Designer, Chandelier, Brass, Metal, Austria, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and white-lacquered metal chandelier designed and produced in Austria, c. 1950s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 33” H x 23.75” Diameter
Dimensions of Canopy: 2.25 ” H x 3.5”...
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1950s Austrian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass
Swedish Designer, Small Chandelier, Brass, Glass, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and glass, three-armed chandelier designed and produced in Sweden, 1940s.
Canopy Dimensions (inches): 2.75 x 3.31 x 3.31 (H x W x D).
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1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Swedish Designer, Pendant Light, Brass, Glass, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and glass pendant light designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1950s. Glass produced by Meissen.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 23.5” H x 13.5” W x 7.75” D
Dimensions of Canopy:...
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Midcentury Scandinavian Brass Pendant Lamp by Hans Bergström, Sweden, 1950s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Lovley brass ceiling lamp by Hans Bergström, in a conical form. Perforated with a beautiful pattern of holes and graphic shapes, making it glow like a piece of art in the dark.
Ha...
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Valinte, Pendant Light, Brass, Glass, Finland, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and white glass pendant light produced by Valinte, Finland, c. 1950s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 36” H x 8.5 W x 4” D
Dimensions of Canopy: 3.75“ H x ” 4.25
Wire length...
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1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Swedish Designer, Chandelier, Brass, Glass, Wood, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass, wood and glass chandelier designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 22.875” H x 21” Diameter
Dimensions of Canopy: 2.5” H x 3.5 ” D
Stem len...
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1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Swedish Designer, Chandelier, Brass, Glass, Sweden, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and glass pendant light designed and produced in Sweden, 1930s.
Dimensions of canopy (inches): 4.41” H x 3.34” Diameter
Socket takes standard E-26 bulbs. 2 socket.There is n...
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1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Arvid Böhlmarks Lampfabrik, Pendant Light, Brass, Glass, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A sizable brass and opaline glass pendant light produced by Arvid Böhlmarks Lampfabrik, Sweden, 1950s.
Documented in manufacturers catalogu...
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Swedish Grace Six-Arm Globe Chandelier, in Polished Brass, circa 1930
Located in New York, NY
A Swedish Grace era, six-arm globe chandelier of exceptional quality and design, circa 1930. This fixture is a fine example of the era’s marriage of modernism with classicism, the re...
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Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Orrefors Pendant in Etched, Diagonal Checkered Glass, Swedish Modern, 1950s
By Orrefors
Located in The Hague, NL
This striking glass pendant was produced in Orrefors, Sweden, in the 1950s.
The design features a sandblasted glass shade in a matte, translucent frosted white color. The geometric,...
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Valinte OY, Chandelier, Brass, Glass, Finland, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and white opaline glass chandelier produced by Valinte OY, Finland, c. 1950s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 24.5” H x 17” Diameter
Dimensions of Canopy: 2.25“ H x 3.5” Diame...
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1950s Finnish Scandinavian 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.