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Chandeliers and Pendants For Sale
Lily Stems Chandelier in Aged Silver
Located in Dallas, TX
The Lily Stems Chandelier has a classic profile that fits almost any style and has great scale. The six slender arms emit softly diffused light from the center of individually formed...
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2010s American Chandeliers and Pendants

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Iron

Rare "Trilobo" Glass Chandelier by Venini, Italy, 1960s
Located in Wiesbaden, Hessen
Rare "Trilobo" five - tiered Murano glass chandelier attributed to Venini. This heavy height- quality fixture is made of 90 triedri cognac coloured and clear round thick Murano glas...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

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

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

Swedish Designer, Chandelier, Brass, Wood, Glass, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass, wood and white opaline glass chandelier designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1950s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 24.0"H x 15.0"W x 15.0"D Stem Length (inches): 15.5" Rod c...
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1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Adolf Loos, Secessionist, "Brioni" Chandelier, Jugendstil, Re-Edition
Located in Vienna, AT
These kind of chandeliers were often used by Adolf Loos in mansions he designed. All components according to the UL regulations, with an additional charge we will UL-list and label ...
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2010s Austrian Jugendstil Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

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

Large Original Art Deco Glass Hanging Light, Lamp, Glass / Brass, 1920s
Located in Berlin, BE
Very decorative large glass lamp hanging on a golden chain. From the Art Deco period, ca. 1940. Exceptionally beautiful marbling and perfectly preserved glass. All other parts are n...
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1920s German Art Deco Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

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

'Maru' Japanese Washi Paper Pendant Lamp for Ingo Maurer
Located in Glendale, CA
'Maru' Japanese Washi Paper Pendant Lamp for Ingo Maurer Designed and produced by Ingo Maurer, one of the most celebrated German lighting icons si...
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21st Century and Contemporary German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Steel

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

French Riviera style pendant lamps by Louis Sognot, Italy, 1960s
Located in SANT ADRIÀ DE BESÒS, ES
Set of 3 pendant lamps designed by Louis Sognot, Italy, 1960s. Structure made of cane and fire-cured rattan, with a diffuser in beige textured hard paper. Safari-style, French Rivier...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Cane, Rattan, Paper

Iconic Vintage Fortuny Venetian Silk Chandelier
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Romantic vintage Italian Fortuny silk chandelier having handpainted silver dome shaped fabric with single bulb.
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1980s Italian Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Silk

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

Hood Pendant in Walnut by Ravenhill Studio
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Hood Family is inspired by wooden sailboats and the work of Aino Aalto. Thin sheets of polyethylene are die cut and bent, joining narrow spines of white oak to create the hooded shade. The complex joinery of the Pendant and Chandelier results in lightweight frames that hold the glowing, sail-like shades aloft. Brass hardware completes the three part material palette. The Hood Pendant...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Walnut

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

Art Deco Chandelier France circa 1920s
Located in Merida, Yucatan
Beautiful and small 4 light chandelier, manufactured in France circa 1920 in nickel plated brass, pressed glass and crystal beads, showing stylized roses throughout its design. The s...
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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal, Brass, Nickel

Chandelier by Kinkeldey, circa 1960s
Located in Wien, AT
Chandelier by Kinkeldey, circa 1960s Original condition.
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Pair of Antique Art Deco Sunco Two-Part Opaline Glass Pendant Light, C.1930
Located in London, GB
An incredible pair of Art Deco pendant lights made in England by Sunco. c.1930 Moulded crisp white opaline glass shades complete with their original diffusers and brass galleries....
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Early 20th Century Dutch Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

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Glass

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

E.T.A. Sat Guglielmo Berchicci for Kundalini, 1990s Organic Design Ceiling Lamp
Located in Brescia, IT
E.T.A. Sat Ceiling lamp by Guglielmo Berchicci Kundalini, 1990s Red Fiberglass shade Organic shape Excellent condiction.
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1990s Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Fiberglass

Early 20th Century Art Deco Glass Skyscraper Lantern Hallway Lamp
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
An Art Deco period Skyscraper Lantern/Hallway lamp. The molded green art glass shades is also called Skyscraper model. When the light is switched on, ...
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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Bloom Chandelier Blown Glass by Shakuff
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A chandelier consisting of a horizontal metal rod attached to the ceiling by a vertical rod in the middle and of Kadur glass pendants and metal orbs on the horizontal rod which provi...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Josef Hoffmann & Wiener Werkstaette Ceiling Lamp, Re-Edition
Located in Vienna, AT
A pendant-lamp, very often used by Josef Hoffmann. Punched or plain, several finishes. Total drop custom made. Originally manufactured at the Wiener Werkstaette Atelier, now custom m...
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2010s Austrian Jugendstil Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Rare Art Deco Birds Chandelier by Jean Boris Lacroix, France, circa 1930s
Located in Wiesbaden, Hessen
A beautifully and rare solid, nickeled bronze chandelier with five opalescent glass flying birds by Jean Boris Lacroix, model 1136. France, ca. 1930s. All glasses are signed ( LA+) S...
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Bronze, Nickel

Grid-Frame Cocoon Pendant Light, Germany, 1960's, Mid Century Modern
Located in Cork, IE
This is unusually shaped cocoon light fixture glows in a warm, champagne colored light making it perfect for creating an intimate and refined space. The grid-like frame around the c...
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Resin

Gilt Bronze Semi Flush Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1920's French gilt bronze light fixture with 4 lights. Measurements: Height of body: 15" Current drop: 24" Diameter: 18"
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1920s French Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Bronze

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

1 of 3 Petite Tronchi Murano Glass Flush mount light Kalmar, Austria, 1960s
Located in Aachen, NRW
Stunning Murano glass chandelier by Kalmar, 1960s Two tiers gather many structured Murano glasses, beautifully refracting the light with very heavy quality. High quality and in very...
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1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Austro-Hungarian Jugendstil Crystal Glass N Brass Parlor Chandelier, Re-Edition
Located in Vienna, AT
Viennese parlor chandelier. On the bottom we can mount a diffuser on request, to cover the visibility of the bulbs Most components according to the UL regulations, with an additiona...
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2010s Austrian Jugendstil Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal, Brass

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

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

Impressive Shape Arts & Crafts White & Black Alabaster Pendant Light Flush Mount
Located in Lisse, NL
Antique 3-light chandelier with a good size and beautifully carved alabaster shade. Thanks to its size, its deep bowl shade, its classical design and beautifully spread black veins ...
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Early 20th Century European Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

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Alabaster, Bronze, Brass

Pair Large Bubble Glass Pendant Lights by Helena Tynell, Limburg, Germany 1960s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A stunning pair of large bubble glass pendant lights designed by Helena Tynell and Heinrich Gantenbrink for Glashütte Limburg, manufactured in Germany, circa 1960s. Each Pendant requ...
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal, Brass

French Brass and Porcelain Flower Five-Light Chandelier, 1920s
Located in Barntrup, DE
French brass and porcelain flower five-light chandelier, the 1920s. This adorable chandelier is surrounded by porcelain flowers painted in ...
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1920s French Belle Époque Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Nanny Still Copper Glass Brutalist Pendant, RAAK, 1960s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Rustic midcentury modern brutalist 1960s Finnish/Dutch ceiling patinated copper pendant. Thick textured amber glass cone covered with blackened copper that gives way to fourteen larg...
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Copper

Hollywood Regency Golden Chandelier with Roses by Hans Kögl
Located in Hannover, DE
Take a look at this chandelier, timeless in its craftsmanship and design, which hung in the homes of fashion designers and exudes an elegance that is rarely found these days. This ch...
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1960s German Hollywood Regency Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal, Gold Leaf

Five Scandinavian Flush Mount Ceiling Lights, 1960s
Located in Oslo, NO
Set of five ceiling lights with an embossed glass shade and base in porcelain. Designed and made in Norway from circa 1960s second half. The lamps are fully working and in very good ...
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1960s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Porcelain, Glass

Artistic glass lightbulb chandelier Murano Bulb Marcantonio X Multiforme #05
Located in Trebaseleghe, IT
The art of Murano glass meets the iconicity of a bulb, together they give rise to a brilliant piece of furniture: a lightbulb, a chandelier or whatever your imagination suggests. Mu...
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2010s Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

'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

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

Midcentury Large Industrial German Copper, Brass, Cast Iron Gantry Pendant Lamp
By VEB
Located in Leicester, Leicestershire
German made copper and brass bridge lights, circa 1960 by VEB  Reclaimed from bridges and gantry's of supertankers, cargo ships and load cranes. The main body is spun copper with a...
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1960s German Industrial Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass, Copper, Iron

Mazzega Murano Pendant Chandelier Iced Glass & Chrome, Carlo Nason, Italy, 1960s
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Elegant Mazzega pendant chandelier made of handblown clear Murano glass mounted on a chromed fixture. Curved glasses are reminiscent of ice arches and provide wonderful indirect ligh...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Chrome

Swedish Designer, Pendant Light, Pine, Sweden, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A pine pendant light designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1970s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 34.0"H x 7.75"W x 7.75"D Stem Length (inches): 23.0" Dimensions of Canopy: 3.25"H x 3....
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1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Pine

Vintage German Postmodern Metal Pendant Lamp from Cosack
Located in Hamburg, DE
Elegant perforated plate drawbar pendant lamp from the German manufacturer Cosack Leuchten from the 80s. Particularly striking about this lamp is the play with the transparency of t...
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20th Century German Post-Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Scandinavian Modern Crystal Pendant Lamp, 1960s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A spiky Scandinavian Modern crystal pendant light that creates a sunburst motif on the surface beneath it once lid. It features an amber glass ...
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal

Mid-Century Murano glass chandelier, Italy 1960s
Located in Dallas, TX
Tall Mid-Century Murano glass chandelier, attributed to Venini, Italy 1960s. The chandelier is made of a white and brown spotted Murano glass, with gold leaf ornements. The neoclassi...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Murano Glass

Florian Schulz Adjustable Vintage Dome Counterweight Brass Pendant "DUOS", 1970s
Located in Morazzone, Varese
Beautiful vintage pendant light in shiny brass with heavy side counterweight to adjust the height. Model DUOS in large diameter with heavy brass sphere to adjust the height. Made in...
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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

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

Etna Rattan Large Pendant Light, by DUNLIN
Located in Sydney, AU
Handwoven Rattan in Indonesia. Designed by Dunlin. An elegant, perfectly proportioned handmade rattan pendant with undulating waves. Handmade in rattan in a unique Dunlin-designed...
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21st Century and Contemporary Australian Chandeliers and Pendants

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Rattan

Rattan Wicker Pagoda Pendant Light or Lantern
Located in Barcelona, ES
Rattan and Wicker wire pagoda shaped pendant or chandelier, France, 1960s. This midcentury suspension lamp features a wicker weave conical lampshade with rattan vertical canes and and interior paper lampshade to difusse the light. It hangs from a chain oriental inspired links. It has a nice design combining Midcentury and oriental accents. This pendant will be a nice addition placed over a kitchen's table, dining area or any bedroom. Lovely in a beach house or countryside house decoration but also in an urban apartment. Overall measures: (overall height including the chain and the canopy) 36 cm diameterx 75 cm H The body of the lamp (excluding chain and canopy) is: 36 cm diameter x 25 cm H. We are specialists in lighting: A curated selection of handcrafted rattan pendants and other lighting items is avaliable at our 1stdibs marketplace. French Rattan Suspension Lamp // French Wicker Rattan...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Wire

Hand-Engraved Bamboo and Murano Glass Chandelier, Italy, 1950s
Located in Palermo, IT
Hand-engraved bamboo and Murano glass chandelier, Italy, 1950s Purchased by my great grandparents in Venice. Intact and functioning. E27 lamp. Good conditions.
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1950s Italian Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Bamboo, Murano Glass

White Enamel Vintage Industrial Clear Glass Cast Iron Pendant Lights
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Factory pendant light White enamel white interior Cast iron top with clear glass Weight 3.4 kg / 7.5 lb Priced per individual item. All lamps have been made suitable by inte...
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Mid-20th Century Hungarian Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

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Enamel, Iron

'Knitterling' Japanese Washi Paper Pendant Lamp for Ingo Maurer
Located in Glendale, CA
'Knitterling' Japanese Washi Paper Pendant Lamp for Ingo Maurer Designed and produced by Ingo Maurer, one of the most celebrated German lighting i...
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21st Century and Contemporary German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Steel

Two Extra Large Massive Glass Globe Pendants Lights, Germany, 1970s
Located in Berlin, DE
Very rare and large massive white murano glass pendants by Doria. Germany, 1970s. Lamp sockets: 1x E27 (US: E26) Or two round.
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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Murano Glass

Murano Chandelier
Located in Wien, AT
Murano Chandelier around 1970 The height is adjustable original condition signed
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1970s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Murano Chandelier
Murano Chandelier
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Rare Mid-Century Modern Cocoon Pendant Lamp or Hanging Light by Goldkant 1960s
Located in Munich, DE
Large, rare and highly decorative Mid-Century Modern cocoon pendant lamp or hanging light. Designed & manufactured probably by Goldkant Leuchten, Germany, 1960s. Executed in sprayed...
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Svend Aage Holm Sørensen Verdigris Green Brutalist Pendant of Brass Denmark 60s
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Danish Svend Aage Holm Sørensen Onion brutalist brass pendant by Holm-Sørensen and Pedersen belysning Aps from 1960´s The onion sharped brass shade has a green verdigris patina whic...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

French Green Enamel Vintage Industrial Factory Pendant Lights by Sammode, France
Located in Amsterdam, NL
French factory pendant by Sammode, France dark petrol green enamel white interior Brass top Weight: 1.30 kg / 2.9 lb Priced per individual item. All lamps have been made suitable b...
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1950s French Industrial Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Enamel, Brass

Contemporary Handmade Ceramic Lamp
Located in Guadalajara, Jal.
Sintética is inspired by geometries that imitate nature, where the line has the leading role, being curved and dynamic. The concept merges the use of spatial geometry to create struc...
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2010s 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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