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Chandeliers and Pendants For Sale
Murano chandelier by Mazzega Italy 1970s
Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI
Introducing a mesmerizing Murano chandelier crafted by Mazzega in Italy during the 1970s, representing the epitome of mid-century modern Italian lighting. This exquisite chandelier f...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Murano Glass

Italian 19th Century Giltwood Chandelier
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A stunning 8-light chandelier from 19th century Italy, borrowing design elements from French rococo. This beautiful antique fixture is made of a slender wood column which has been fi...
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19th Century Italian Louis XV Antique Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal, Gold

Beautiful German Chandelier, Original 1970s, discs with relief
Located in Berlin, BE
Classics of the 1970s. Designed in the style of the chandeliers from Italy (Mazzega, Vistosi). Manufacterer: Aro Leuchten, Germany Discs with relief, pl...
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Chrome

Huge Midcentury Brass Chandelier Model Globus 1069 by Rupert Nikoll
Located in Vienna, AT
Brass construction with eight arms and cone shaped crme fabric shades each fitted with E27 socket. Made in Vienna by Rupert Nikoll in the early 1955. Fully restored with new electric...
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1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Amazing spherical Murano polyhedrons Chandelier - 140 turquoise polyhedrons
Located in Gaiarine Frazione Francenigo (TV), IT
Elegant Italian pendant light made from 140 turquoise Murano glasses "poliedri." Structure in gold and brass colored metal. Period: late xx century Dimensions: 51.20 inches (130 cm)...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Blown Glass

Palwa Brass and Glass Chandelier Lamp Gold Finish, Germany 1960
Located in Vienna, AT
Large 20" Palwa chandelier, refurbished and rewired, Germany 1960 Stunning 20" (diameter) gold-plated chandelier by Palwa. With a taste for excellence in both craftsmanship and styl...
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Gold, Brass

Seguso Vetri D'arte Attribution, Chandelier, Murano Glass, Brass, Italy, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A Murano glass and brass chandelier attributed to Seguso Vetri D'arte, Italy, c. 1930s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 39.25” H x  47” W x 5.25” D Dimensions of Canopy:  4.75” H x 3....
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1930s Italian Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Large Brass Pendant, circa 1950
Located in Vienna, AT
Large brass pendant from the 1940-1950s.The oversized cone-shaped body is made from a single polished sheet of brass, cut into strips that are att...
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1950s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass, Steel

Fontana Arte Style Blown Glass Brass Thee-Light Lantern or Pendant, Italy, 1950s
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
A gilt brass and blown smoked glass Fontara Arte style pendant or lantern with a central three-bulb candelabra cluster, Italy, 1950s. It takes three Edison E14 bulbs. Dimensions: O...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Swedish Designer, Pendant Light, Brass, Glass, Cord, Sweden, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass, cord and etched glass pendant light designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1930s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 21.5” H x 20” Diameter Dimensions of Canopy: 1.8“ H x 3.9” Diam...
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1930s Swedish Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Timeless Antique Alabaster Pendant Light with Unique Natural Veining, Ø 17.1 "
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 European Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

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Alabaster, Brass, Bronze, Wire

Barovier & Toso Murano Clear Glass Chandelier, Italy 1950's
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
A entire Murano blown clear glass chandelier by Barovier & Toso, Italy, 1950s. With three downwards light-arms with glass tulips of hand-blown transparent bubble glass. This beautifu...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Bonnie Contemporary LED Pendant @ 65cm/26". Solid Brass, Handmade in Sweden
Located in Torslanda, SE
The Bonnie range is designed around the stylized form of a Saffron flower, known around the world for its valuable beauty, fragrance and essence. Each organic flower-like form is st...
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2010s Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Special Edition Spider Ceiling Light brass silk Italian Design by Diego Mardegan
Located in London, GB
A very stunning ceiling light fixture special edition spider ceiling light with six sand coloured silk on parchment shades held to a brass metal f...
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2010s Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Midcentury Modern pendant attributed to Paavo Tynell, Norway, 1950s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Striking copper ceiling lamp attributed to Paavo Tynell, in a clean design, with dome formed shade decorated with small holes that let the light out. Beautifully oxidized green patina.
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1950s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Copper

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

Mid-Century 6-Light Brass And Crystal Chandelier Attributed To Sciolari 1960s
Located in Palermo, IT
Mid-Century 6-light brass and crystal chandelier attributed to Sciolari 1960s Intact and in good condition, E14 lamps. Length of the chandelier only 44 cm (including the chain 94 cm)...
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1960s Italian Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal, Brass

Grande Modernist Italian Chandelier
Located in Austin, TX
Italian chandelier from the Veneto region with multiple ivory lacquered steel orbs connected with brass stems to the main body of the piece. This chandelier has been newly wired to...
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2010s Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass, Steel

BRASS Pendant Uplighter with 4 lights
Located in St- Leonard, Quebec
MCM style BRASS pendant Uplighter with 6 lights . Concave disc are hand spun with prime quality brass . Solid sturdy hardware and construction . Diameter 30” Height: 25" inches ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Giardino Chandelier 1
Located in Milan, IT
This chandelier has a structure crafted in rattan combined with the added component of a fabric featuring a geometric pattern on it. Its shape is similar to an old house with a straw...
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2010s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

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Textile, Rattan

Scandinavian Flush Mount Ceiling Light, 1960s
Located in Oslo, NO
Flush mount ceiling light with decorated glass shade and chrome metal base. Designed and made in Norway from ca 1960s second half. The lamp is fully working and in good vintage condi...
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1960s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Chrome

Modernist Murano Glass Sputnik Chandelier with Chrome Fittings
Located in New York, NY
This stunning Murano glass Sputnik style chandelier was realized in Murano, Italy- the island off the coast of Venice renowned for centuries for its superlative glass production. It ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Chrome

Amethyst & Clear POLYEDRI Murano Glass Chandelier
Located in Gaiarine Frazione Francenigo (TV), IT
Elegant Italian pendant light made from 185 multicolored Murano glasses "poliedri." Structure in gold and brass colored metal. The glasses are Amethyst and transparent, which makes t...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Blown Glass

4-foot Pendant Light in Black Walnut with Brass Fixtures by Hinterland Design
Located in Vancouver, BC
It’s believed that ancient Egyptians may have had the technology to harness electricity and create light thousands of years ago. This technology is referred to as the light of the Dendera Temple. This customizable pendant light...
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2010s Canadian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Italian Modern Butterfly Glass & Brass Pendant Lights Attributed to Stilnovo
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Stylish pair of diablo shaped hanging lamps in glass and brass. The glass features hand-engraved patterns derived from the Sgraffito technique resembling the wings texture of butterf...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Big Rupert nikoll chandelier 10 arms vienna around 1960s
Located in Wien, AT
Big Rupert nikoll chandelier 10 arms vienna around 1960s Polished and stove enameled the fabric shades are replaced ( new )
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1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Wrought Iron Mulholland Chandelier by Miamar Home
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A beautifully hand-forged eight-arm chandelier featuring a dramatic twisted center column and elegantly scrolling arms. This sculptural piece strikes a perfect balance between classi...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Chandeliers and Pendants

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Wrought Iron

Pair of Italian Murano Glass Pendants in Pearl Optic Brass Mounted, 1960s
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
An elegant pair of Murano glass globe pendants in pearl optic, brass mounts, chain and canopy, Italy, 1960s. These beautiful and rare pendants look really like a big pearl hanging fr...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Stilnovo ceiling pendant Italy, 1960s
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Stilnovo ceiling pendant Made in Italy in 1960s. Takes one medium base bulb. Complimentary US rewiring with a custom ceiling plate upon request. Overall drop ( overall height) is adj...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal, Brass

White Porcelain Striped Clear Glass Vintage Industrial Brass Pendant Lights
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Porcelain industrial hanging lamp. White porcelain, brass and clear striped glass. 2 conductors, no ground. Weight: 1.20 kg / 2.6 lb Priced per individual item. All lamps hav...
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Artistic Chandelier 6 Arms Clear-gold-white Murano Glass Iris by Multiforme
Located in Trebaseleghe, IT
Artistic chandelier 6 armsclear-gold-white in Murano glass Iris garden by Multiforme. Original and innovative artistic glass collection Iris garden. A collection inspired from the f...
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2010s Italian Other Chandeliers and Pendants

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Blown Glass

Two Murano Pendants, circa 1970s
Located in Wien, AT
Two Murano pendants, circa 1970s Original condition.
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1970s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Murano Glass Flower Ceiling Lamp by Barovier & Toso, 1950s
Located in Lisbon, PT
This exceptionally rare mid-century Murano glass chandelier features a breathtaking floral motif, created by the renowned glassmakers Barovier & Toso and Seguso in the late 1940s. I...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Sistema Chandelier, Piattelli Design, Brushed Nickel and Glass, 6-Shade
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
Brass Sistema chandelier, made with a nickel plated finish lightly brushed. This chandelier brings the popular chrome like finish to the Sistema and Sistema solare group. I'm using nickel finish because it's harder and the light brushing gives more dept to the finish. It also keeps the finish uniform in case of use, considering this chandelier has moving parts. Last nickel plating is a bit more warm than chrome. This chandelier uses an ingenious 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. This is the medium Sistema chandelier, with 3 arms and 6 shades. Ideal for an oval or long dining table. It works well also over an island. The result is uniform lighting from above the dining table. There is nothing else like this on the market. There are beautiful chandeliers available, but they always tend to give out too much light in the center and too little at either side. Each shade has two LED strips that can be lit separately. In this way you can have either a regular light or a stronger light depending on how you need to use the chandelier. The LEDs are top quality with a CRI of over 80. This ensures that the natural color of food and people can be seen perfectly. The LEDs are on a 24V direct current feed, so there is no flickering. The arms can rotate 180 degrees, for many possible combinations. See the drawing for the two regular positions. The chandelier can also be rotated when it is lit. The shades can be rotated on the arm axis to meet any lighting needs in a living room (paintings, bookshelves etc.). The shades have neutral white glass fixtures. Please see the photos. On the back there is a smaller Lucite opening for giving ambient light. This listing shows measurements for a dining table and the smallest drop. A change of drop is complimentary. Please see the last image for all sizes and ask for high resolution technical drawings if you need them. Please see the drawing to get an idea of sizes for the different chandeliers...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass, Nickel

Set of Neoclassic Style Lanterns, Sold Individually
Located in New York, NY
A set of four circa 1950's French cast bronze globe lanterns with three interior lights each. Sold individually. Measurements: Current drop: 24" ...
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1950s French Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Bronze

Bubble Glass Pendant Lamp by Helena Tynell for Glashütte Limburg
Located in München, DE
Very beautiful bubble glass pendant lamp by Helena Tynell for the Limburg glassworks. The lamp spreads a spectacular play of light in the room and enchants with its charisma. Great h...
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

8 Lights Mobile Brass Chandelier
Located in St- Leonard, Quebec
Bold , playfull 8 Arms Stilnovo Style chandelier with an Alexander Calder twist to it ! Each arm rotate 360 degree . Shade move a...
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21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Smallest, Beautiful Design & Great Colors Alabaster Pendant Light / Flush Mount
Located in Lisse, NL
Truly one of a kind light fixture with a small and stunning alabaster shade. Antique light fixtures in general and alabaster ones in particular are our number one speciality. We hav...
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Early 20th Century Italian Classical Roman Chandeliers and Pendants

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Alabaster, Metal, Brass, Bronze

Beautiful Two Tiers Murano Glass Petals Chandelier, 1970s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A stunning hand blown Italian four light Murano glass chandelier with brass frame. Clear and white glass petals elements. Hand blown at the Murano island in Italy. The Chain with can...
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1970s Italian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Myrna Pendant in Metal Shade with Color-Washed Globe Options
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A new collection using color, shape and materiality to define intimate spaces through light. Embracing the naturally sinuous qualities of sheet materials, Myrna expresses simple, scu...
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2010s American Chandeliers and Pendants

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Stainless Steel, Brass

Josef Hoffmann "Palme-Dubai" Extend Version with One More Story
Located in Vienna, AT
This is a larger version of the famous Josef Hoffmann Palme.  Material used is brass in any finish, crystal-glass. Custom-made production at the ...
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2010s Austrian Jugendstil Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Amazing 1970s Italian Modern Pia Guidetti Crippa, Lumi Clear Glass Chandelier
Located in Lisse, NL
Stunning Mid-Century Murano Glass Chandelier with Quatro Punta Prisms — Italian Elegance Meets Timeless Design. If you're looking for a statement piece that effortlessly blends high...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass, Bronze

Reflector Linear LED Anodized Aluminum Pendant Light, Silver / White Shade
Located in Broadmeadows, Victoria
The Reflector linear pendant is a luxury LED linear pendant, ideal for indoor lighting in dining and living rooms, study rooms, hallways, and other do...
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2010s Oceanic Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Aluminum

1365 5-Lights Metal Chandelier
Located in Milan, IT
It will be hard not to notice this charming chandelier with five ivory-covered organza lampshades forming the body of the fixture. The metal details have been hand-decorated, includi...
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2010s Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Extra Large Arts & Crafts Brass and Glass Entrance Pendant Light Fixture, 1900s
Located in Lisse, NL
Top quality, hand-forged brass lantern. This striking and great design pendant in HB Berlage style is in excellent and good working condition. If you are a lover of the Jugendstil a...
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Late 19th Century European Arts and Crafts Antique Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Flush Mount Maison Baguès Crystal Flowers Blue Leaves Chandelier 9 Light C 1940
Located in Firenze, Toscana
Housing 9 lights. Will be rewired free of charge with certified UL US sockets for the USA and appropriate sockets for all other countries and ready to hang. Gold tole with perfect pa...
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1940s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal

Beam Pendant 46 in Opal by Ravenhill Studio
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Our Beam Pendant is our take on the classic typology of shop lamps, using strips of high efficiency LEDs instead of old school (and inefficient) fluorescent tubes. The Beam Pendant uses a strict material palette of extruded aluminum and rolled acrylic. We join and shape these materials into a fixture with angled sides and rounded ends that imply movement and directionality, not simply an elongated rectangle, but a bold graphic line floating in space. The effect of each considered part combines to create the Beam Pendant, a refined linear fixture...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Chandeliers and Pendants

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Aluminum

1950s Chrome, Glass and Wood Chandelier, Czechoslovakia
Located in Praha, CZ
- cleaned and rewired - 5x , E26-E27 bulb - US wiring compatible - Minor signs of use - wooden part in walnut finish
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Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Chrome

Compact Orbitale Brass Chandelier 3 Rotating Balanced Arms, Low Ceiling Featured
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
This unique compact brass chandelier has been expertly designed to work perfectly also with lower ceilings. With a 12-inch (30 cm) tall body, it allows for a 6-inch (15 cm) space to ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal, Brass

'Cosmic Ore' Chandelier XL 100, Bronze Gradient Patinated Large Ceiling Light
Located in London, England
Finely hand-spun brass plates make up this pendant light. One side of the plate is finished in a bronze gradient patina while the other side in a gently brushed brass gradient. The l...
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2010s English Organic Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Pair of Bronze Arts and Crafts Chandeliers w Steuben Aurene Glass Shades 4 Light
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Amazingly beautiful pair of Arts and Crafts Mission style Bronze chandeliers with Steuben Aurene glass shades. Each chandelier is fitted with 4 lights with absolutely stunning shades...
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Early 1900s American Arts and Crafts Antique Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal, Bronze, Iron

White Porcelain Vintage Industrial Opaline Milk Glass Pendant Lights
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Industrial pendant. White porcelain, opaline glass. 2 conductors, no ground. Weight: 1.06 kg / 2.3 lb Priced per individual item. All lamps have been made suitable by interna...
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Mid-20th Century French Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

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Porcelain, Glass, Milk Glass, Opaline Glass

Large Guzzini White Orange Pendant, Studio 6G, Italy 1960s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Large Italian modern atomic age Guzzini "Bud" pendant by Studio 6G. Big crisp white dome pendant with chrome top, chrome band along edge, white plas...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Space Age Chandeliers and Pendants

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Plastic, Acrylic, Plexiglass

Set of Three Italian Art Deco Hand Blown Opaline Glass Brass Pendants, 1940s
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
A set of three hand blown opaline glass ball pendant with brass mounts, chain and canopy, Italy, 1940s. One porcelain Edison E-27 light socket for a large sized screw bulb up to 100W...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Late 19th Century Empire Style Gilded Bronze and Crystals Chandelier
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
Beautiful and refined italian Empire style late 19th century chandelier with ten lights of which six on the outer circumference and four that illuminate the interior, called a hot-ai...
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1880s Italian Empire Antique Chandeliers and Pendants

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Bronze

Vistosi Pendant Light in Smoky Transparent Glass And Matt Black Frame
Located in Mogliano Veneto, Treviso
The distinctive feature of this model from the Puppet Ring collection are the rings with increasing diameter. They can be combined in different sequences to form the framework on whi...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Glass

19th Century Baccarat Crystal Chandelier Five-Light Chandelier
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
A lovely antique Baccarat crystal electrified chandelier, gilt brass beautifully decorated with several tiers of large pendaloques in different shapes and sizes, finishing at the bot...
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Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal, Brass

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

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

Large Neoclassical Style Alabaster and Bronze Pendant Light Fixture, ca. 1890
Located in Barntrup, DE
Large French Neoclassical style alabaster and bronze pendant light fixture, ca. 1890. An impressive late 19th-century alabaster ceiling pendant...
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1890s French Neoclassical Antique Chandeliers and Pendants

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Alabaster, Bronze

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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