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Chandeliers and Pendants For Sale
Italian 19th Century Tuscan St. Patinated And Gilt Iron Chandelier
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An Italian 19th century Tuscan st. patinated and gilt iron chandelier. This whimsical six arm chandelier is centered by an inverted bell-shaped Giltwood final leading up to the six s...
Category
19th Century Italian Antique Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Iron
Mid-Century Ceiling Lamp, 1960s
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Ceiling Lamp, 1960s
Category
1960s Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum
French Turn Of The Century Renaissance St. Wrought Iron Chandelier
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A handsome French Turn of the Century Renaissance st. Wrought Iron chandelier. The eight arm octagonal chandelier consist of a most impressive and detailed mid section displaying won...
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20th Century French Renaissance Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Wrought Iron
Antique French Empire Style Neoclassical Gilt Bronze 10-Light Chandelier
Located in London, GB
A French Empire Style Ormolu 10-Light Chandelier
Constructed from gilded bronze, with hand-chased details and burnished highlights, the chandelier composed of a central dish inspired by an Ancient Roman...
Category
19th Century French Empire Revival Antique Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Bronze, Ormolu
Memphis Suspension, Red Yellow and Pink, Italy, 1980s
Located in Brussels, BE
Memphis Suspension, Red Yellow and Pink,Italy, 1980s
Category
1980s Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum
Mid-Century Modern Pendant Lamp by Achille Castiglioni, Italy, 1960s
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Pendant Lamp by Achille Castiglioni , Italy, 1960s.
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Resin
Pair Or Brutalist Architectural 1960s Mid Century Light Shades Ceiling Lights
By Max Sauze
Located in London, GB
This awesome pair of original mid century light shades have a particularly architectural look to them!
Dating from the 1960s, they’re constructed from sheet metal which has been cut ...
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1960s European Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Beautiful Italian vintage Murano chandelier - 57 glass rondini
Located in Budapest, HU
Italian vintage Murano chandelier made by 57 glass petals "rondini" (transparent crystal, smooth outside, with crystal powder and then rough inside) in a chrome frame.
Period: late X...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
small chandelier in lacquered sheet metal, Italy circa 1950/1960
Located in Mouscron, WHT
small chandelier in lacquered sheet metal, Italy circa 1950/1960
some paint missing
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Pepperwood Burl Pendant Lamp
By James Galileo Designs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Trees make themselves from light and air. These handmade lamps celebrates both light and air by giving trees new life. Our lamps are made using a process that stabilizes the wood ven...
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21st Century and Contemporary American International Style Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Burl
Small Elegant Pendant
Located in Atlanta, GA
A fine & elegant small bronze & crystal pendant. Bronze ring & bottom plate. Graduated faceted crystal bead chains & bottom finial. France, circa 19...
Category
1920s French Louis XVI Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Ormolu and Crystal Plafonnier
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A lovely and most elegant French 19th century Louis XVI st. ormolu and crystal plafonnier. The circular five light chandelier displays a decorative outer pierced ormolu band decorate...
Category
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Ormolu
Midcentury Amber Bubble Glass Pendant, Germany, 1960s
Located in NUEMBRECHT, NRW
This Space Age pendant light was manufactured and designed during the 1960s in Germany. It is made of amber bubble glass and has got a brass cylinder. The lamp comes without canopy.
...
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Beaded Moroccan Pendant with Orange Shade
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
Totally one-of-a-kind beaded sculpture picked up by Katie in Morocco and transformed into a custom pendant fixture with coral shade.
Diameter o...
Category
20th Century Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Beads
MOAI Pendant L
Located in Renton, WA
When illuminated the MOAI Pendant L provides an atmospheric, ambient glow as light moves through the sphere and bounces off the clear glass shade creati...
Category
2010s Taiwanese Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Steel
Hans-Agne Jakobsson '1003 Hans Pendant' in Pine for Vaarnii
Located in Glendale, CA
Hans-Agne Jakobsson '1003 Hans Pendant' in pine for Vaarnii.
First created by legendary designer Hans-Agne Jakobsson, the '1003 Hans Pendant' is a uniquely architectural lamp with...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Finnish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Pine
Antique bronze Mazarin chandelier. Gilt
Located in STRAČOV, CZ
Antique bronze Mazarin chandelier. Gilt
Nine-arm Mazarin chandelier in gilded bronze. Top quality that was produced for luxury mansions and residen...
Category
1890s French Louis XIV Antique Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Bronze
Contemporary Chandelier 'Nabila 552.10' by Tooy, Clear Glass
By Tooy, Corrado Dotti
Located in Paris, FR
Chandelier Nabila 552.10 by Corrado Dotti x TOOY
10 Lights
UL Listed Compliant with US electric system
Model shown:
Finish: Brushed brass
Color: Clear glass
Canopy: Ø 13 cm
Lightin...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Organic Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Opaline Glass Ceiling Lamp, 1960s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Ceiling lamp in opaline glass and brass details, with elliptical geometry.
Category
1960s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Contemporary White Ceiling Lamp 05, Oliver & Frederik, Knit and Steel, LED Light
Located in Barcelona, ES
Ceiling Lamp 05
From the series ‘Soft Boxing’
Manufactured by Oliver Sundqvist & Frederik Nystrup-Larsen
Copenhagen, 2022
Steel, coated acrylic knit, LED
Measures: 46 cm ø x 170 H cm...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Steel
Antique French Empire Chandelier circa 1900
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique French Empire Chandelier circa 1900.
Category
Early 20th Century French Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Bronze
Large Pendant Lamp "Røglampe" by Sven Eske Kristensen for Louis Poulsen, 1960s
By Eske Kristensen
Located in Kiel, SH
Rare large Pendant lamp so called "Røglampe" designed Svenn Eske Kristensen
for Louis Poulsen, 1960s
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum
Christophe Pillet Ceiling and Wall Lamp 'Berlin' Medium by Oluce
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Ceiling and wall lamp 'Berlin' designed by Christophe Pillet in 2017.
Adjustable wall lamp giving indirect led light in metal. Manufactured by Oluce, Italy.
Christophe Pillet designed Berlin, an object that calls into question the common understanding of the ceiling light, turning its traditional discreet character upside down to transform it into an elegant and decorative feature.
Available in the ø40 and ø50 ceiling versions or the ø30 version for use either as a ceiling light or wall light, Berlin takes the form of a thick metal ring with a slender profile enclosing a disc of wire mesh glass...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Leena Kolinen suspension, model created 1968
By Artek
Located in Vantaa, FI
Leena Kolinen design ceiling lamp, this rare lamp was designed and made only Yleiradio headquarters ( Finnish broadcasting headquarters) in Helsinki Finland.
Category
1960s Finnish Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Comare Lamp by Gino Vistosi, 1972
By Gino Vistosi
Located in Philadelphia, PA
You're chilling in your living room, vibes are good, and this badass Italian midcentury handblown Murano glass pendant light designed by Gino Vistosi in 1972 is casting the most mesm...
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1970s Italian Regency Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Blown Glass
Fantastic Italian Multicolored Prism "Arlecchino" Chandelier. Murano
Located in Budapest, HU
Fantastic vintage Murano chandelier made by 107 Murano crystal multicolored prism in a nickel metal frame. The glasses are transparent, blue, smoky, purple, green, yellow and pink.
...
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Late 20th Century Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Stingray Chandelier Brass by 101 Copenhagen
Located in Geneve, CH
Stingray chandelier brass by 101 Copenhagen
Designed by Kristian Sofus Hansen & Tommy Hyldahl.
Dimensions: L 200 x W 155 x ...
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2010s Danish Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum, Brass
Pair of American 19th Century Louis XV St. Giltwood Chandeliers Stamped Caldwell
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A striking pair of American 19th century Louis XV st. giltwood chandeliers, stamped Caldwell. Each Italian inspired six arm chandelier is stamped 'C' for Edward F. Caldwell, and is c...
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19th Century American Louis XV Antique Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Giltwood
Mid-Century Ceiling Lamp, Brazil Modern
Located in Barcelona, ES
Ceiling lamp in aluminum, brass and opal glass.
Category
1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Opal, Aluminum, Brass
'Floatation' Japanese Paper Suspension Lamp for Ingo Maurer
By Ingo Maurer
Located in Glendale, CA
'Floatation' Japanese paper suspension lamp for Ingo Maurer.
Designed and produced by Ingo Maurer, one of the most celebrated German lighting icons s...
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21st Century and Contemporary German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Iron
French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Ormolu, Crystal And Rock Crystal Chandelier
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An elegant and most unique French 19th century Louis XVI st. Ormolu, Crystal and Rock Crystal chandelier. The six arm chandelier is centered by a stunning bottom crystal pear shaped ...
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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Rock Crystal, Ormolu
Murano Glass Ceiling Pendants
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Murano glass ceiling pendants.
Made for us exclusively in Italy.
Hand blown glass, custom finished metal.
Available in brass or patinated ...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Set of 3 Vintage Brass Candle Sticks in Brass
Located in Schellebelle, BE
Vintage set of 3 candle sticks in a patinated dark colored brass,
beautiful warm finish of the metal, very decorative objects when the candles are burning,great on your coffee table or kitchen table...
Category
1960s Spanish Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Rare Hungarian Art Deco Pendant Light, 1950s
By Mofem of Hungary
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Very rare Streamline Moderne / Art Deco pendant light from Hungary, 1950s. Close to impeccable condition, with nickel plated metal and aluminum parts, minimalistic glass decorative p...
Category
1950s Hungarian Streamlined Moderne Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Aluminum, Nickel
Bauhaus Grey Enamel Industrial Pendant Lamp, 1950s
Located in Kojetice, CZ
Vintage Industrial light designed in Bauhaus period made in former Czechoslovakia during the 1950s.It features a grey enamel body with white enamel interior and cast iron top. New po...
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Mid-20th Century Czech Bauhaus Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Enamel, Iron
1970's Colorful Belgian Glass Chandelier by Nanny Still for Massive
Located in Nijlen, VAN
mpressive glass chandelier by famous Finnish designer Nanny Still. This chandelier was produced in the 1960's by Belgian manufacter Massive. This chandelier has the typical colored glass "stalactites...
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1970s Belgian Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Blown Glass
Josef Hoffmann and the Wiener Werkstaette Fabric Department Pendant, Re-Edition
Located in Vienna, AT
A simple but sensational fixture, designed by Josef Hoffmann, for the fabric department of the Wiener Werkstaette on Kaerntnerstrasse in Vienna. Styl...
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2010s Austrian Jugendstil Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Silk
Sistema Solare Chandelier, Piattelli Design, Ivory-toned Onyx and Brass, 4-shade
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
Luxury chandelier, made from thinly-cut pieces of exquisite ivory-toned translucent onyx. Ideal to be hung over a table, with versatile configurations.
Ivory onyx comes from Middle Eastern quarries and has a unique veining. This translucent stone is carefully worked in Italy, and was chosen because of its combination of interesting patterns, high translucency, and the way it makes the light output look warmer.
The 4-shade version is ideal to be hung over a round table.
Our onyx supplier has worked in many high-end architectural projects, and these same materials have been used at the Armani hotel in Milan. When he was shown the chandelier designs, he rose to the challenge and adapted his tooling to make us perfect round discs. He worked hard to find exactly the right thickness that would keep the depth of the texture. It could not be too thick, otherwise it would lose transparency. And too thin, it would look like it was printed.
The result is stunning. The combination of carefully-worked translucent stone and brass works perfectly, and the use of the ingenious Orbitale structure allows the geometry of the chandelier to be played with, and it can be configured in several ways.
There is nothing else like this on the market.
The Sistema collection uses a clever rotating stem structure and features a shallow drum-shaped shade at the end of each arm.
The chandelier arms are designed with two lengths so that each can be staggered at different angles. They work well in any space and suit both regular and low-ceilinged rooms wonderfully.
The chandelier arms are designed with two lengths so that each can be staggered at different angles. They work well in any space and suit both regular and low-ceilinged rooms wonderfully.
Please see the drawing to get an idea of sizes for the different chandeliers. On the upper side of each disc there is a smaller opening to provide ambient light.
Top-quality LEDs with over 80 CRI, meaning that the lighting does not alter the color of food and people.
The LEDs are on a 24V direct current feed, so there is no flickering. The arms can be rotated 180 degrees to configure various combinations. As well as two rows of evenly-spaced lights over a dining table, a regular 8-shade star or 4-shade star (see photos) are possible, as well as creative sculptural shapes. The arms can be rotated even when the chandelier is lit.
The shades can also be rotated on the arm axis to meet any lighting needs in a living room (paintings, bookshelves etc.).
This listing shows the smallest drop. A change of drop is complimentary.
Silvio Piattelli copyright and design.
Specifications (Note: The Sistema chandelier has glass shades, while Sistema Solare...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Onyx, Brass
Gilt Bronze & Crystal Pendant
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Very Fine Gilt Bronze & crystal pendant.
Dimensions: Height 14 1/2" Diameter 18"
CW602.
Category
1910s French Louis XV Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
Green Industrial Soviet Pendant Light, 1960s
Located in Kojetice, CZ
Green industrial light with massive protective glass bulb. Made in former Soviet Union during the 1960s. It features cast aluminium body with bakelite top and a glass cover. The sock...
Category
Mid-20th Century Russian Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Hans Agne-Jakobsson Pendants, Set of Two, 1970s
Located in Renens, CH
Vintage pair of ceiling lamps produced by AB Markaryd, Sweden, design Hans-Agne Jakobsson.
These pinewood lamps are in vintage condition with some small signs of wear, but in good...
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Pine
Charming Mid-Century Arlecchino Italian Disc Chandelier, Murano, 1990s
By Vistosi
Located in Budapest, HU
Vintage Italian Murano chandelier in Vistosi style. The chandelier has 36 fantastic multicolored discs in a nickel metal frame.
Period: late XX century
Dimensions: 44,50 inches (150 ...
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1990s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Two Enlighten 'Rey' Perforated Metal Dome Ceiling Lamp in White
Located in Glendale, CA
Two Enlighten 'Rey' Perforated Metal Dome ceiling lamp in white. Hand-fabricated in Los Angeles, these highly refined ceiling lamps are reminiscent of th...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Brass and Beveled Glass Hexagonal Italian Chandelier After Adolf Loos, 1950s
Located in Roma, IT
Superb brass and bevelled glass hexagonal chandelier. This amazing pendant light was designed in Italy and inspired by the work of Adolf Loos during the 1950s.
This piece is fanta...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Vintage Space Age Cascade Lamp by Lakro Amstelveen, Mid-Century Modern
Located in ROTTERDAM, ZH
Beautiful space age cascade by the dutch company Lakro Amstelveen. The lamp consists of three chrome shades with orange acryllic diamonds, producing a nice light effect. The three la...
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1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum, Chrome
Mid Century Italian Murano Glass Oval Chandelier, 1960s
Located in PRESTON, AU
Lovely and rare, Italian two-tier oval chandelier with long rectangular Murano pendants. The 58 frosted glass Murano pendants add softness to both the visual appeal of the chandelier...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum
Contemporary Pendant Lamp 'E-MARS' in Terracotta, Small, Orange
By Nongzao, Bentu Design
Located in Paris, FR
Pendant lamp 'E-mars' by Nongzao x Bentu Design.
Material: Terracotta
Color: Earthy orange
Measures: 10.2 cm high, 9.8 cm diameter
Wire: 3 meters (black)
Lamp type: AC 100-2...
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Terracotta
Contemporary Pendant Lamp 'Echo' in Terracotta, Orange
By Nongzao, Bentu Design
Located in Paris, FR
Pendant lamp 'Echo' by Nongzao x Bentu Design.
Material: Terracotta
Color: Earthy orange
Measures: 30 cm high, 20 cm diameter
Wire: 3 meters (black...
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Terracotta
Contemporary Pendant Lamp 'U' in Terracotta, Brown
By Nongzao, Bentu Design
Located in Paris, FR
Pendant lamp 'U' by Nongzao x Bentu Design.
Material: Terracotta
Color: Earthy brown
Measures: 18.5 cm high, 11.5 cm diameter
Wire: 3 meters (black)
Lamp type: AC 100-240V 50-60Hz 9W - Comptable with US electric system.
Variations:
- Color: Earthy Brown / Earthy Orange
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Nongzao x Bentu creates ‘Raw Earth’ collection, a series of light skeletons, as recombination of industrial production methods transforming the materials into its earthy form without any harm to nature. the raw earth forming...
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Organic Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Terracotta
Gino Sarfatti Lamp Model 2109/16/20 Champagne Structure
By Gino Sarfatti, Astep
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Model 2109
Design by Gino Sarfatti
The Le Sfere chandelier is composed of a circular array of blown opaline glass spheres. Each sphere is held in place by a large Black or Champagne ...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Steel
Spectacular Venetian Pink Glass Chandelier. Murano
By Mazzega
Located in Budapest, HU
Beautiful and huge Italian Murano chandelier composed of 52 splendid fuxia glasses that give a very elegant look
Period: 1970s
Dimensions: 55.10 inches (140 cm) height with chain, ...
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Late 20th Century Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
1930 Rare Original Large Cast Iron Holophane Pendant Lights
By Holophane
Located in Surrey, BC
A rare group of three large Holophane lights with first generation cast fitters, ribbed and extra large glass, not many of these out there.
pri...
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1930s American Machine Age Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Two Enlighten 'Rey' Perforated Patinated Brass Dome Ceiling Lamp
Located in Glendale, CA
Two Enlighten 'Rey' Perforated patinated brass Dome ceiling lamp. Hand-fabricated in Los Angeles, these highly refined ceiling lamps are reminiscent of t...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Oil Rubbed Brass Modern Lawrence Globe Pendant, Small
By Lostine
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Inspired by the croquis and contour drawings of our creative director, the Lawrence Pendants evoke elegant simplicity with a refined sense of play. Mad...
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2010s American Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Vintage Italian 5-Light Chandelier with Matching Canopy
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage 5-light Italian (best hypothesis) chandelier that has been checked out and is in working condition, however, the beads are a bit of a mess. Like most old chandeliers, you’ll ...
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1950s Italian Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Steel
Late Century German Explosion Proof Copper & Brass 3 Lamp Bar Pendant Lighting
By Wiska
Located in Leicester, Leicestershire
A copper and brass 3 lamp bar comprising of 3 cast brass explosion proof pendants made in the 1970's by Wiska of Germany who are a manufacturer o...
Category
1970s German Industrial Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass, Copper
Very Fine and Highly Decorative Gilt Pendant or Flush Mounted Fixture
Located in Atlanta, GA
A very fine and highly decorative gilt pendant or flush mounted fixture representing Apollo and Sunburst. Five lights
Dimensions: Height 7", diameter 22"
CW4824.
Category
20th Century European Louis XVI Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Composition
Holophane Clear Glass Vintage Industrial Pendant Lights
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Holophane lampshade
brass metal top
2 meter / 80" black cotton wire.
Weight: 1.20 kg / 2.6 lb
Priced per individual item. All lamps have been made suitable by international s...
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Mid-20th Century French Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Antique, Vintage and Contemporary Chandeliers and Pendant Lights
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 and vintage 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 (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), 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.
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 whimsical — like the work of Beau & Bien’s Sylvie Maréchal, frequently inspired by her dreams — 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.
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