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Chandeliers and Pendants For Sale
Style: Scandinavian Modern
Style: Georgian
A pair of Chandeliers by Paavo Tynell
Located in Long Island City, NY
A pair of Chandeliers Model "9029/5" designed by Paavo Tynell for Taito Oy and destined to the import, engraved "9029/5", "MADE IN FINLAND", "TT" (Import stamp) and "OY. TAITO AB." ...
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1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

ITSU, Chandelier, Brass, Glass, Finland, 1950s
By Itsu
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and off-white opaline glass chandelier produced by ITSU, Finland, 1950s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 20.875” H x  14” Diameter Dimensions of Canopy:  3” H x 3.75” diameter...
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1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

A pair of Chandeliers by Orrefors
Located in Long Island City, NY
A pendant by Orrefors, Sweden, circa 1950. Textured clear glass with three Edison style sockets. Existing wiring. Rewiring available upon request.
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Art Glass

Huge Lyfa Embassy Chandelier by Carl Fagerlund
Located in Vienna, AT
Bowl form, brass frame fitted with eight E27 and 3 E14 sockets and heavy crystal glasses made by Orrefors in the early 1960s for Lyfa. The total height will be customized. 2 pieces ...
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal, Brass

Midcentury Scandinavian Resin Cocoon Lamp by Hans Bergström, Sweden, 1950s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Metal and resin ceiling lamp by Hans Bergström, where the resin has been sprayed onto the frame. It has an organic quality and looks amazing when lit. Hans Bergström was the owner a...
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

White Danish Minimalist Ceiling Lamp by Lyskær, 1970s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Large tiered pendant/hanging light in white powder-coated steel. Interior shading with red reflector that creates cosy and warm light. Designed and manufactured by Lyskær in Denmark during the late 1970s in a style reminiscent of Louis Poulsen's PH4 and PH5 line. The pendant comes with a white acrylic...
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1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Steel

Paavo Tynell Ceiling Lamp Model A 2-10 in Brass & Opaline Glass, Idman 1950s
Located in Helsinki, FI
A minimalist mid-century modern flushmount by Paavo Tynell in Opaline glass and brass details. A very simplistic design that adds a modernist statement to any interior. Perfect for h...
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1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal, Brass

Lampadario danese mod. 4/3 vintage anni 60 design Louis Poulsen
Located in None, IT
Lampadario in metallo arancione, modello 4/3, design Poul Hanningsen per Louis Poulsen, anni 60. CONDIZIONI: In buone condizioni, funzionante, presenta segni d'usura dati dal tempo ...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Scandinavian Functionalist Chandelier by Carl-Axel Acking, Sweden, 1930s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Striking chandelier by Carl-Axel Acking, in a singular design made in brass. Large, white lacquered petals reflect the upward light from the four polka dot perforated shades and also...
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1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Scandinavian Modern Pendant, Itsu, 1950s
By Itsu
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Scandinavian Modern pendant, manufactured by Itsu, 1950s. Brass frame, opaline glass shades, plastic flower details. Marked. Good vintage condition, patina consistent with age and use.
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1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Iconic PH Artichoke by Poul Henningsen for Louis Poulsen, New & Customizable
Located in Tilburg, NL
Iconic PH Artichoke by Poul Henningsen for Louis Poulsen - New & Customizable If you talk about iconic lighting designs, the Articho...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Copper, Steel

Large Lauritzen VL45 'Radiohus' Pendant in Pale Yellow Glass for Louis Poulsen
Located in Glendale, CA
Large Lauritzen VL45 'Radiohus' Pendant in Pale Yellow Glass for Louis Poulsen Originally designed in the 1930s by Vilhelm Lauritzen for the construction of the Radiohuset building ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal, Brass

Mid-Century Modern Cypress Wood 19" Pendant
Located in Beaverton, OR
This pendant light features a contemporary Mid-Century Modern design with Scandinavian influences, showcasing a minimalist silhouette crafted from cypress wood veneer. Each light is...
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2010s American Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Other

Vintage "Bridal Bouquet" chandelier by Paavo Tynell, Finland, Taito Oy, 1940s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Stunning “Bridal Bouquet” chandelier by Paavo Tynell. Six lamp shades in opaline glass on a brass frame decorated with beautiful brass applications in the form of flower buds and lea...
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1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Konsthantverk Stoby Oxide D30 Opal Glass Ceiling Lamp
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Ceiling lamp model Stoby designed by Konsthantverk and manufactured by themselves. A true Art Nouveau classic in white matte opal glass and oxidized brass. Comes in a number of diff...
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2010s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Swedish Designer, Pendant Light, Glass, Brass, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and etched white opaline glass pendant light designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 41” H x 16.5” Diameter Dimensions of Canopy:  3.25“ H x...
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1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

ASEA, Chandelier, Brass, Fabric, Sweden, 1940s
By ASEA
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and white fabrc glass chandelier designed and produced by ASEA, Sweden, c. 1940s. Vintage lampshades in fair condition. Overall Dimensions (inches): 26.0"H x 15.0"W x 15.0"...
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1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Paavo Tynell, Chandelier, Brass, Wood, Fabric, Finland, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass, fabric, cord and wood chandelier, model 1855, designed by Paavo Tynell and produced by Taito OY, Finland, c. 1930s. With brand new fabric lampshades. Originally mounted wit...
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1930s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

A lighting pendant attributed to Gunnar Eklöf.
Located in Long Island City, NY
A lighting pendant attributed to Gunnar Eklöf. Probably original Lacquered finish on metal with glass cup. Swedish modern, 1940s. Existing wires, rewiring available upon request.
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1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Glass

Scandinavian mid-century chandelier, cone shaped shades, Sweden, 1950s
Located in Forserum, SE
A beautiful Scandinavian mid-century chandelier, crafted from brass with teak details and featuring five sculptural, cone-shaped shades made of opal glass. The fixture is suspended f...
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Hans Bergström, Ateljé Lyktan, modernist chandelier model 115, Sweden, 1940s
Located in Forserum, SE
A beautiful chandelier, model 115, designed by renowned Swedish lighting architect Hans Bergström and produced by Ateljé Lyktan in the 1940s. Crafted from a stained wooden frame supp...
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1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Swedish Designer, Pendant Light, Alabaster, Rope, Sweden, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
An alabaster and beige rope pendant light likely designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1930s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 18.0"H x 13.75"W x 13.75"D Stem Length (inches): 11.0" Dim...
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1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Alabaster

Hans Bergström Pair of Brass and Wood 8-Arm Chandeliers, 1940s
Located in Prague, New Town
Pair of remarkable 8-arm chandeliers (model '10/8'), designed by Hans Bergström. Produced by Ateljé Lyktan in the 1940s. Made from brass, details in wood, the chandeliers feature new...
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1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Verner Panton Pantop Pendant in Grey Sand
Located in Tilburg, NL
Verner Panton Pantop Ø23 pendant. Designed in 1980, current production. The elegant Pantop line was designed by Verner Panton in 1980, and has for a long time been a staple of the...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

A pair of large chandeliers by Paavo Tynell
Located in Long Island City, NY
A pair of large, 10 Lights Chandelier designed by Paavo Tynell for Idman Oy, Finland, circa 1950th. Polished brass with opaline glass shades. Similar example is featured at Idman Oy ...
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1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Paavo Tynell, Pendant Light, Brass, Glass, Finland, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and white opaline glass pendant light designed by Paavo Tynell and produced by Taito OY, Finland, c. 1950s. The brass stem presents with heavy oxidation. Overall Dimensions...
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1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Swedish Designer, Pendant Light, Alabaster, Rope, Sweden, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
An alabaster and brown rope pendant likely designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1930s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 28.0"H x 15.75"W x 15.75"D Stem Length (inches): 17.0" Dimension...
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1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Alabaster

Hans Bergström for Ateljé Lyktan 5-arm Chandelier in Brass, Sweden 1940s
Located in Prague, New Town
A rare 5-arm brass chandelier, model ’80’, designed by Swedish architect and lighting designer Hans Bergström (1910-1996). Manufactured by Ateljé Lyktan in the 1940s. Made of brass a...
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1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Swedish Modern Brass Pendant Light by Fagerhults Belysning, Sweden, 1960s
Located in The Hague, NL
This striking brass pendant light was produced by AB Fagerhults Belysning in Sweden in the early 1960s. The elegant trumpet shape of the shade ending in ...
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Large Vilhelm Lauritzen VL45 'Radiohus' Pendant in Pale Rose for Louis Poulsen
Located in Glendale, CA
Large Vilhelm Lauritzen VL45 'Radiohus' pendant in pale rose for Louis Poulsen. Originally designed in the 1930s by Vilhelm Lauritzen in partnership with Louis Poulsen for the const...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal, Brass

A pair of pendants by Paavo Tynell
Located in Long Island City, NY
A pair of lighting pedants designed by Paavo Tynell produced by Idman for Lightolier. Circa 1955. Frosted glass shade with lacquered metal and polished brass ceiling cup. Dimensions...
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1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Paavo Tynell pendant light model A 1-9 for Idman, Opal & Brass
Located in Hägersten-Liljeholmen, Stockholms län
Ceiling light composed by an Opal glass and Brass, designed by Paavo Tynell for Idman and produced in the 40's. The lamp is composed by a white opal glass and a brass diffuser. The l...
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1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

'Skyline' Brass Chandelier by Folkform for Örsjö
Located in Glendale, CA
'Skyline' Brass Chandelier by Folkform for Örsjö. Executed in raw unlacquered brass which will acquire a beautiful natural patina over time. Inspir...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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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

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Brass

Important Paavo Tynell Chandelier Model 9062 in Perfortated Brass, Taito 1950s
Located in Helsinki, FI
An important chandelier by world renowned Finnish lighting designer Paavo Tynell. This exceptional lamp is built to impress and is made of full brass with eight perforated shades placed on a large ring held by four arms from the middle while still giving a floating illusion and lightness to the otherwise very heavy lamp. The shade bases penetrate the floating circle to each hold a spring like decoration that is synonym with Paavo Tynell designs along with the perforation on the shades. This lamp, model 9062 is one of the few Paavo Tynell designs that can steal the show from his iconic snowflake lamps...
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1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass, Metal

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

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Brass

Vintage Scandinavian five arm chandelier, brass and glass, Sweden, 1930s
Located in Forserum, SE
A beautiful vintage chandelier crafted from brass, featuring five curved arms that hold bell-shaped glass shades. The arms are anchored by a decorative solid brass crown, with each a...
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1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Pendant light T-510 in Pinewood by Hans-Agne Jakobsson for AB Markaryd, 1960s
Located in Vorst, BE
Pine veneer pendant lamp model T-510 by Hans-Agne Jakobsson. Manufactured by AB Ellysett in Sweden. The lamp is composed by pine veneer stripes, bent in a ring form and fixed onto a...
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Late 20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Pine

Swedish Designer, Pendant Light, Brass, Glass, Fabric, Sweden, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass, brown fabric and frosted glass pendant light designed and produced in Sweden, 1930s. Dimensions of canopy (inches): 1.5” H x 3.5” Diameter Socket takes standard E-26 bulbs....
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1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

A pair of large pendants by Paavo Tynell.
Located in Long Island City, NY
A pair of large lighting pendant designed by Paavo Tynell. Finland Circa 1950th. Custom commission for United Paper Mills, produced by Idman Oy Vilhonvuorenkatu. Polished perforated ...
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1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

A pair of large pendants by Paavo Tynell.
A pair of large pendants by Paavo Tynell.
$40,000 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Paavo Tynell Adjustable Ceiling Lamp 1967 in Original Condition, Taito 1950s
Located in Helsinki, FI
A beautiful adjustable ceiling pendant model 1967 by Paavo Tynell that harmoniously unites the patinated brass with the original linen shade and polka doted diffuser. The counterweig...
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1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass, Metal

Three Arm Solid Pine Chandelier by Luxus Sweden, 1960s
Located in Stockholm, SE
‎‎Swedish lighting manufacturer, Luxus gave form to some of the now iconic models that define the “Swedish mid-century style”. This solid pine wood, three-light chandelier was create...
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Fabric, Plastic, Pine

Modern Saturnus Opaline Pendant, 1960s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Mid-Century Modern chrome pendants with satin-finished opal glass. These opal glass "Saturn" shaped spheres have a soft light partition. 6 pieces available. Dimension shade 45 cm- 4...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Opaline Glass

Modern Saturnus Opaline Pendant, 1960s
Modern Saturnus Opaline Pendant, 1960s
$612 Sale Price / item
28% Off
Model A1968 Pendant, Paavo Tynell, Taito Oy, Mid 20th-century
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Model A1968 pendant, designed by Paavo Tynell, manufactured by Taito Oy, Mid 20th-century. Wooden slat shade with glare protection fabric. Brass counterweight. Good vintage condition...
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Mid-20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Round Arrow decorated Outdoor Pendant
Located in New York, NY
Charming Vintage Swedish outdoor metal pendant with arrow ornament in green. One light source in the middle of the circle with a vintage decorated socket. Age appropriate wear with s...
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Organic Modern Cypress 33" Chandelier Pendant
Located in Beaverton, OR
Limited-Edition Mid-Century Modern Cypress Veneer Pendant Light: A Natural Masterpiece Bring the beauty of nature indoors with this stunning, limited-edition mid-century modern cypr...
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2010s American Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Wood, Bentwood, Cypress

Early Alvar Aalto A332 Beehive Pendant in White & Brass, Valaistustyö 1950s
Located in Helsinki, FI
This is one of Alvar Aalto´s most iconic lighting designs. It was first designed in 1953. The design is incredibly simple and takes from nature as it m...
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1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal, Brass

Rare 1960s Paavo Tynell Starry Sky 9068 Lamp by Lightolier Ceiling Mount Large
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Ready to be hardwired, with normal US 110v voltage. Houses 4 incandescent bulbs. This is a large 18x18 square “starry sky” ceiling lamp model #9068 by Paavo Tynell for Lightolier. ...
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1960s American Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Steel

Jette Hellerøe Ceramic Pendant with Amber Color Glass by Axella Denmark 1970s
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Danish Jette Hellerøe ceramic pendant by Axella from the 1970s. The ceramic pendant is decorated with glaze in shades of brown and greenish blue and have inserts of amber colored gl...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Swedish Designer, Pendant Light, Brass, Glass, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and etched yellow glass pendant light designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 25.0"H x 19.9"W x 19.9"D Stem Length (inches): 13.5" Dimensio...
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1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Lighting Pendant by Mac Hegerup
Located in Long Island City, NY
Lighting pendant designed by Mac Hegerup, for Kronobergs Belysning, Sweden circa 1960th. Pressed colored glass on brass hardware. Very good vintage condition. Manufacturer label at...
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Glass

Gunnar Asplund, ASEA, mid century chandelier, brass & oak, Sweden, 1950s
Located in Forserum, SE
A stunning vintage chandelier designed by architect Gunnar Asplund and produced by the renowned Swedish lighting manufacturer ASEA Belysning in the 1950s. This elegant piece features...
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Poul Henningsen PH 3½-3 Pale Rose Glass Pendant for Louis Poulsen
Located in Glendale, CA
Poul Henningsen PH 3½-3 Pale Rose Glass Pendant for Louis Poulsen The PH 3½-3 Glass Pendant is one of many advanced projects undertaken by Poul Henningsen in the development of his ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Swedish Modern Chandelier by Böhlmarks in Brass, 1940s
Located in Karlstad, SE
A Swedish Modern chandelier by Böhlmarks, crafted in brass during the 1940s. This elegant six-arm fixture features gracefully curved arms that support pleated silk shades, which are ...
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20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Poul Henningsen PH5 Pendant in Hues of Orange for Louis Poulsen
Located in Tilburg, NL
Poul Henningsen PH5 pendant for Louis Poulsen. Denmark. Designed in 1958. New, current production. Poul Henningsen developed the PH 5 in 1958 in response to constant changes made to the shape and size of incandescent bulbs by bulb manufacturers, naming it after the size of the pendant’s main shade, which is 50 cm in diameter. When the lamp was introduced, he wrote, typically daringly, about how he had lost faith in whether the manufacturers of incandescent light bulbs would ever learn to consider common sense or have the consumer’s best interests at heart: “I have accepted fate, and with Louis Poulsen´s permission I have designed a PH fixture, which can be used with any kind of light source, Christmas lights and 100 W metal filament bulbs. Although a fluorescent tube would be too much to ask in the existing form!” Henningsen wanted to improve the colour reproduction characteristics of the light source in the PH 5. Small red and blue shades were therefore inserted to supplement the colour in the part of the spectrum where the eye is least sensitive – the red and blue areas – thereby subduing the light in the middle yellow-green region where the eye is most sensitive. At the time, no one knew that the PH 5 would become synonymous with the PH light...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Birgitta Sorbon Malmsten pendant lamp Kjolen, parchment & oak, Sweden, 1950s
Located in Forserum, SE
A beautiful Swedish Arts and Crafts pendant lamp, Kjolen (The Skirt), designed and handcrafted in the 1950s by Birgitta Sorbon Malmsten, d...
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Oak, Parchment Paper

Hand Crafted Solitaire 03 Pendant, Ø100cm/39.4in
Located in London, London
SIMPLE SHADE collection is the essence of a shade. One simple design with transformative properties in singular and multiple forms. Using Japanese philosophy to mindfully design spac...
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21st Century and Contemporary British Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

A Chandelier by HARALD NOTINI for Arvid Böhlmarks
Located in Long Island City, NY
A Chandelier designed by HARALD NOTINI for Arvid Böhlmarks Lampfabrik, 1940s. Model 11372, brass and glass. Frame and suspension in matt brushed brass, bowl-shaped cups in clear glas...
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1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Glass

Extra Large Poul Henningsen 'PH Artichoke' Chandelier for Louis Poulsen in White
Located in Glendale, CA
Extra large Poul Henningsen 'PH Artichoke' chandelier for Louis Poulsen in White. The PH Artichoke pendant light was designed in 1958 by Poul Henningsen for the Langelinie Pavillonen restaurant in Copenhagen, where it still hangs today. This iconic lamp has a world-famous unique sculptural aesthetic, and is viewed internationally as an iconic design. The fixture displays...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Aluminum, Steel

A pair of ceiling lamp by Paavo Tynell model K2-20
Located in Long Island City, NY
A pair of ceiling lamps model "K2-20", designed by Paavo Tynell for Idman Oy, Finland, circa 1950th. Custom version with brass stem and wire decor. Perforated polished brass and fros...
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1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Antique and Vintage Chandeliers and Pendant Lights for Sale: Shop Baccarat Chandeliers, Stilnovo Chandeliers and Other Lighting on 1stDibs

Chandeliers — simple in form, inspired by candelabras and originally made of wood or iron — first made an appearance in early churches. For those wealthy enough to afford them for their homes in the medieval period, a chandelier's suspended lights likely exuded imminent danger, as lit candles served as the light source for fixtures of the era. Things have thankfully changed since then, and antique chandeliers and pendant lights are popular in many interiors today.

While gas lighting during the late 18th century represented an upgrade for chandeliers — and gas lamps would long inspire Danish architect and pioneering modernist lighting designer Poul Henningsen — it would eventually be replaced with the familiar electric lighting of today.

The key difference between a pendant light and a chandelier is that a pendant incorporates only a single bulb into its design. Don’t mistake this for simplicity, however. An Art Deco–styled homage to Sputnik from Murano glass artisans Giovanni Dalla Fina, with handcrafted decorative elements supported by a chrome frame, is just one stunning example of the elaborate engineering that can be incorporated into every component of a chandelier. (Note: there is more than one lighting fixture that shares its name with the iconic mid-century-era satellite — see Gino Sarfatti’s design too.)

Chandeliers have evolved over time, but their classic elegance has remained unchanged.

Not only will the right chandelier prove impressive in a given room, but it can also offer a certain sense of practicality. These fixtures can easily illuminate an entire space, while their elevated position prevents them from creating glare or straining one’s eyes.

Certain materials, like glass, can complement naturally lit settings without stealing the show. Brass, on the other hand, can introduce an alluring, warm glow. While LEDs have earned a bad reputation for their perceived harsh bluish lights and a loss of brightness over their life span, the right design choices can help harness their lighting potential and create the perfect mood. A careful approach to lighting can transform your room into a peaceful and cozy nook, ideal for napping, reading or working.

For midsize spaces, a wall light or sconce can pull the room together and get the lighting job done. Perforated steel rings underneath five bands of handspun aluminum support a rich diffusion of light within Alvar Aalto's Beehive pendant light, but if you’re looking to brighten a more modest room, perhaps a minimalist solution is what you’re after. The mid-century modern furniture designer Charlotte Perriand devised her CP-1 wall lamps in the 1960s, in which a repositioning of sheet-metal plates can redirect light as needed.

The versatility and variability of these lighting staples mean that, when it comes to finding something like the perfect chandelier, you’ll never be left hanging. From the natural world-inspired designs of the Art Nouveau era to the classic beauty of Paul Ferrante's fixtures, there is a style for every room.

With designs for pendant lights and chandeliers across eras, colors and materials, you’ll never run out of options to explore on 1stDibs — shop a collection today that includes antique Art Deco chandeliers, Stilnovo chandeliers, Baccarat chandeliers and more.

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