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Chandeliers and Pendants For Sale
Hans Kögl Design Flower-Shaped Gilt Metal Four-Light Wall or Ceiling Lamp, 1970s
Located in Barntrup, DE
This gorgeous Hollywood Regency-style ceiling lamp is made of gilt metal and has four lights. It features beautifully sculpted golden leaves that form the shape of a large flower. Th...
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1970s German Hollywood Regency Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

3 Fine French 1950s Glass and Chrome Flush Mounts by Perzel (1 pair + 1 similar)
Located in Long Island City, NY
Jean Perzel - Three fine French Mid-Century cylinder-shaped flush mounts / ceiling lights in enameled glass with three chrome studs that support a prismatic glass lens (holophane). ...
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Chrome

French Art Deco Chandelier Frozen Glass & Aluminium Ceiling Pendant, circa 1930
Located in Labrit, Landes
Frozen glass and aluminium chandelier or lustre, French Luminaire made circa 1930 in the Art Déco period by André Delatte manufactory. André Delatte was a former banker who had a lon...
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Aluminum

Pair of Bubble Pendant Lights by Helena Tynell for Glashütte Limburg, 1960s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
These round smoke tone amber bubble glass pendant lamps was designed by Helena Tynell for Limburg, and manufactured in Glashütte, Germany during the 1960s. The golden top's may have ...
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Glass

Antique French Brass & Glass Art Nouveau Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
Antique French Brass & Glass Chandelier, Art Nouveau Turn of the century. Spectacular Chandelier of solid brass, gilt bronze details, with molded and cut glass. Stunning chandelier...
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Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass, Bronze

Harvey Guzzini Post-Modern Striped Op-Art Globe Pendant Lamp by Meblo, 1970s
Located in Vienna, AT
A large, striped postmodern Op-Art pendant lamp from the 1970s, designed by Harvey Guzzini for Meblo. The lamp features a very large round globe lampshade (diameter 15"), made of glo...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Post-Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal, Wire

In Stock! Murano glass Chandelier 6 arms Light Grey Simplicissimus by Multiforme
Located in Trebaseleghe, IT
Simplicissimus 360 chandelier, 6 lights, in light grey artistic glass by Multiforme This collection in Murano glass is characterized by superb simplicity. It is the result of a research which harks back to the Classic Murano chandeliers...
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2010s Italian Other Chandeliers and Pendants

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Blown Glass, Art Glass, Murano Glass

KD7 Orange Pendant Lamp by Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni for Kartell, Italy
Located in Milano, IT
The Kartell KD7 stands as a rare and contemporary classic, embodying the timeless brilliance of 1950s/1960s Italian design. Crafted by Kartell, this extraordinary pendant lamp featur...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Glass Pendant Lamp by Peill and Putzler
Located in München, DE
Exceptionally beautiful lamp from the 1960s. The great pattern in connection with the beautifully shaped glass spread a very pleasant light and make the lamp very special. Very fin...
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

6 Art Deco Skyscraper Fixtures, c.1930 Vintage Lights Priced each
Located in Prescott, US
Priced for each fixture with 6 available. From the historic 538 / 542 5th Ave. buildings in San Diego's Gaslamp district. Vintage original globes with a black stenciled design, show...
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Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

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Nickel

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

A large sisal Pendant or Ceiling lamp, vintage 1960s elegant Scandinavian design
Located in Skarpnäck, SE
A very nice and substantial vintage ceiling string pendant lamp for Domus, Sweden in the style of Temde Leuchten. It is made of a of sisal rope giv...
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1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Raffia

French Tiered Crown Waterfall Crystal Chandelier C1930
Located in Trensacq, FR
Beautiful tiered crown waterfall crystal chandelier from 1930s France. A myriad of multi-faceted octagonal and drop crystal 'pampilles'...
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal, Bronze

Stilnovo 'Megafono' 8-Arm Chandelier in Ivory and Brass
Located in Glendale, CA
Stilnovo 'Megafono' 8-Arm Chandelier in Ivory and Brass. Founded in 1946 in Milan, Stilnovo was one of the most innovative lighting companies in Italy during the Midcentury era, pro...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass, Steel

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

Blown Murano Amethyst Glass Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
A Italian blown amethyst glass pendant light fixture with two interior lights, circa 1950s. Measurements: Diameter: 8.75" Drop (adjustable): 18".
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1950s Italian Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Blown Glass

Calice-18 Pendant Light by Gallery L7
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Wonderful two tone pendant light 'Calice-18' designed by Gallery L7, handcrafted and finished in Los Angeles from American brass, suspended with a perforated, aged brass up-light dom...
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2010s American Organic Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Sistema Solare Chandelier Piattelli Design, Calacatta Gold Marble Brass 6 shades
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
Our luxury chandelier showcases thin cut Calacatta gold marble - an elegant rare marble extracted from the Tuscan Alps. This prestigious Italian marble stands out among others with its veining, transitioning from a warm gray to a resplendent golden hue, from which it derives its name. This combination of colors gracefully balances the pure white background, ensuring a perfectly balanced light output. After extensive research and development, we take pride in presenting this version of the Sistema Solare...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Breccia Marble, Brass

Impressive Large Mid-Century Modern Cloud Chandelier from Milchhalle Vienna
Located in Vienna, AT
We are offering an identical reproduction of the displayed huge cloud chandelier. Customized sizes are possible on request. An Austrian masterpiece originally mounted in the famous M...
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21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

'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

Art Deco hanging lamp with glass sticks vienna around 1920s
Located in Wien, AT
Art Deco hanging lamp with glass sticks vienna around 1920s Polished and stove enameled The glass sticks are replaced ( new )
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1920s Austrian Art Deco Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Swedish Designer, Pendant Light, Brass, Glass, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and frosted glass pendant light designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1950s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 9.0"H x 19.0"W x 19.0"D Stem Length (inches): 5.5" Dimensions of Ca...
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1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

1 of the 2 Purple Clear Pendant Lamps by Carlo Nason for Kalmar, 1970s
Located in Rijssen, NL
1 of the 2 beautiful mid century Carlo Nason for Kalmar, Austria. Floral pendants in clear and purple tinted mazzega murano glass. Four individual glass murano leaves mounted on a me...
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1970s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

French Opaline Glass and Gilt Bronze Hanging Oil Lamp with Porcelain Flowers
Located in Coimbra, PT
Magnificent French hanging oil lamp. This rare piece masterfully combines white opaline glass with an ornate gilt bronze structure. The central...
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20th Century French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass, Bronze

Multicolor Arlecchino Murano Chandelier
Located in Budapest, HU
Fantastic Murano chandelier made by 187 Murano crystal multicolored prism in a nickel metal frame. The glasses are transparent, blue, smoky, purple, green, yellow and pink. The glass...
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1990s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Twelve Arms Natural Patina Brass Chandelier, Ivory Pivoting Heads, Twin Bulbs
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
Monumental 80in - 2 meter diameter chandelier. Mid-Century style twelve arms spider chandelier with ivory head and natural brass. A statement piece for a large living room, public sp...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal, Brass

SLAMP Ceremony Large Pendant Light in White by Bruno Rainaldi
Located in Pomezia, Rome
Ceremony is an opulent lamp, an ode to femininity that conjures up the image of the brush of a skirt, a pearl choker, drapery on decoltè. The five light sources are spread over techn...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Other

Small Clear Happy Pendant Light, Hand Blown Glass - Made to Order
Located in Aliso Viejo, CA
Small clear happy pendant light, hand blown glass by Siemon & Salazar, canopy included Glass measures 4.5”T x 4.5”W These works play w...
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Nickel

19th Century Style French Bronze and Rock Crystal Chandelier
Located in London, GB
19th Century Style French Bronze and Rock Crystal Chandelier and t large two-tier chandeliers with outward triple curving arms tied in with a fine framework festooned with large rock...
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21st Century and Contemporary English Chandeliers and Pendants

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Rock Crystal, Brass

Set of Antique English Leaded Glass Pendant Light, Sold Individually
Located in New York, NY
A set of three circa 1900's English leaded glass light fixture with six interior lights. Sold individually. Measurements: Drop: 26 (adjustable) Diameter: 24"
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1950s English Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Glass

Italian Murano Petals Chandelier, Murano
Located in Budapest, HU
Huge Italian vintage Murano chandelier made by 52 glass petals (transparent crystal, smooth outside, with crystal powder and then rough inside Period: 1970s-1980s Dimensions: 55.10 ...
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1970s Italian Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Murano Glass

Big Maria Theresa Crystal Chandelier Antique Classic Clear Glass
Located in Berlin, DE
Old chandelier with love and professionally restored in Berlin. electrical wiring works in the US. Re-wired and ready to hang. not one missing. Cabling completely renewed. Crystal, h...
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1930s Italian Art Nouveau Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal, Brass

1970s Industrial Cast Aluminium, Glass and Brass Flameproof Strip Light & Shade
Located in Leicester, Leicestershire
Korean flameproof strip light made by Daeyang circa 1978 with a polished finish. Originally these would have illuminated hazardous areas on super tankers,...
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1970s Korean Industrial Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Aluminum, Brass

Murano disc chandelier alabaster iridescent
Located in Budapest, HU
Italian Murano chandelier. The chandelier has 57 Murano white albaster iridescent glass disks. The glasses are now unavailable, they have the particularity of reflecting a multiplici...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Art Glass, Murano Glass

Gothic Style Bronze & Iron Bat Motif Lantern, 2 Available
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Gothic Style Bronze and Iron Bat Motif Lantern, 2 Available Gothic style bronze and iron bat motif lantern, with a total of 45" drop, chain can be removed or added. For sale are two exceptional Gothic-style bronze and iron bat motif lanterns, sold individually, offering a rare and unique addition to any space. Each lantern has a finely cast bronze bat...
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20th Century Gothic Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal, Bronze, Wrought Iron

Venetian Art Deco Barovier e Toso Chandelier 1940s Murano Bubble Glass
Located in Milano, MI
20th century Italian Venetian Art Deco four-light chandelier, a timeless Murano clear blown glass dating back to 1940s with four lights E14 contained within four large glass bowls, f...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Reflector LED Pendant Light, Anodised Aluminum, Silver, White Shade
Located in Broadmeadows, Victoria
The Reflector pendant is a sophisticated soft lighting option suited for dining tables, workspaces, hallways and other indoor environments that require a diffused and warm lighting e...
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2010s Australian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Aluminum

Bauhaus Styled Pendant by Herbert Proft for Glashütte Limburg
Located in Beerse, VAN
Pendant designed in the 1970’s by Herbert Proft for Glashütte limburg. The lamp is very elgantly finished and very much designed in the Bauhaus style. It...
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1970s German Bauhaus Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal, Chrome

Single Arts & Crafts Brass Lantern Pendant Light with Art Glass
Located in Delray Beach, FL
20th century Arts & Crafts pendant light ,Features beautiful art glass shades , newly wired with new porcelain socket . nice patina. Canopy is not included. One more available on...
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20th Century American Arts and Crafts Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Antique French Art Nouveau Green Glass and Wrought Iron Pendant Light, ca 1920
Located in Barntrup, DE
Antique French Art Nouveau Green Glass and Wrought Iron Pendant Light, ca. 1920. Add a timeless touch of elegance to your interior with this Antique French Art Nouveau Pendant Light...
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1920s French Art Nouveau Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Wrought Iron

Eight Arms Brass Chandelier, Pivot Shades, Stilnovo Style, Sixteen Bulbs
Located in Bochum, NRW
Eight arms brass chandelier, pivot shades, Stilnovo style. Light up and down, pivoting shades to adjust the light distribution in the room. Customizable in colors and dimensions. ...
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2010s European Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Aluminum, Brass

Elegant Art Deco and Bauhaus Brass and Opaline Glass Chandelier
Located in Antwerp, BE
Elegant Art Deco and Bauhaus Brass and Opaline Glass Chandelier, France or Austria, circa 1930s An exceptionally rare and architectural chandelier, crafted in the 1930s with clear i...
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20th Century French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Brass Double Bubble Light Fixture
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A modern pendant light to accent your kitchen, bathroom or any interior. This contemporary lighting pendant also works well in a commercial setting restaurant, retail, or office spac...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Art Nouveau Pate de Verre Glass Bowl Pendant Light by Charles Schneider, 1920s
Located in Barntrup, DE
This adorable French Art Nouveau period pendant chandelier features a mottled “Pâte de Verre” art glass shade in orange, yellow, and cream color, signed ”Schneider” by Charles Schneider, hung at an ornate brass and bronze fixture with one socket for E14 size light bulb. Dimensions: Diameter ca. 30 cm / 11.81 in, height 48 cm / 18.89 in. The light fixture is in complete working order, but as with all vintage or antique lighting, we would always suggest it is tested and fitted by a qualified electrician. The production of Pâte de Verre is a slow process that requires a lot of manual skill to avoid bubbles, cloudiness, and cracks in the cooling process. The technique allows for accurate shapes and accurate color gradations in the workpiece, unlike any other glass processing technique. The technique was already known in ancient Rome and Egypt. Especially in the Art Nouveau period, and later in the Art Deco era, she found artistic use again in works by French glass artists such as Gabriel Argy-Rousseau, Henry Cros, Albert Dammouse, François Décorchemont, Amalric Walter, Émile Gallé, and George Despret. The Crystal Daum...
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1920s French Art Nouveau Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass, Bronze

Original murano glass pendant lamp by Renato Toso for Leucos, Italy 1970s
Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI
Vintage murano glass pendant lamp by Renato Toso for Leucos made in Italy in the 1970s. Elegant and graceful, the chandelier seems to float in the air. The lamp is in good vintage c...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Murano Glass

'Cosmic Verdigris Chandelier 70' Handmade Verdigris Patinated Brass Ceiling Lamp
Located in London, England
Inspired by planet-like shapes and textures, the Cosmic collection plays with both metal properties and a selection of patina finishes. The Verdigris Chandelier...
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2010s English Organic Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Castello Lantern by Fabio Ltd
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Monumental Italian lantern with frosted Murano glass mounted on bronzed frame and details / Designed by Fabio Bergomi for Fabio Ltd / Made in Italy 9 lights / E26 or E27 type / max 6...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Set of 3 Mid-Century 50 cm Ceiling Lights model "Bolla" Martinelli Luce, 1960s
Located in Palermo, IT
Set of 3 Mid-Century Ceiling Lights model "Bolla" Martinelli Luce, 1960s 50 cm large. Acrylic glass and metal structure. Good condition. Neon lamps.
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1960s Italian Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Alvar Aalto "Beehive" Pendant Model A331 In Red, 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 mimics the hanging beehives on a...
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1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal, Brass

Majestic Venetian Ceiling light. Murano
Located in Budapest, HU
Realized in pure Murano glass consists of an incredible number of leaves. The structure is gilt-metal. 10 E27 lights spread a magical light. The length of the three chains is shipped...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Beautiful multi Tiers Murano Glass Chandelier, Venini Style 1970s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A stunning hand blown Italian single light Murano glass chandelier with brass frame. Clear and white glass petals elements. Hand blown at the Murano island in Italy. The canopy and r...
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1970s Italian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

A pair of Flower Diamond Art Deco Glass Chandelier, Europe, France
By OTHR
Located in Rijssen, NL
A pair of gorgeous hanging light fixture, in Art Deco style made in Europe, France. A flower-like shape with diamond glass details and a brass fixture. A very elegant piece which is...
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Mid-Century German Cocoon Pendant Lamp from Goldkant Lighting
Located in Hamburg, DE
Rare Mid Century Cocoon pendant light from Goldkant lights. The flat cocoon screen supplies diffused, atmospheric light. At the same time, the symmetrical luminaire body is staged a...
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20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Utah-30 Ceiling Light by Gallery L7
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Large-scale ceiling flush mount light Utah-30 by Gallery L7, handcrafted and finished in Los Angeles from American brass, suspended perforated aged, raw brass disc (30inch diameter)....
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2010s American Organic Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Pair of Modern Brass and Copper Kitchen, Bar Pendant Lights
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Pair of stylish light fixture pendants made of hand crafted solid brass and solid copper come with all the original brass canopies and chain intact. They are in a good / used conditi...
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20th Century Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass, Copper

Large Murano Vintage Candy pendant soft rose pink swirl glass, made in Italy
Located in København, DK
Large new Italian Murano Vintage candy pendant ceiling lamp in soft pink. Mouth-blown glass in round shape with swirl pattern. E27 socket. Comes with adjustable suspension. Handmade ...
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2010s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

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Murano Glass

Lovely Mid-Century Modern Wicker Pendant Lamp, 1960s Italy
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Lovely decorative Mid-Century Modern lamp. Manufactured in Italy, 1960s. The lamp can be shortened to 45cm total height. Executed in wicker and metal and comes with 3 x E27 / ...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Huge Floral 8-Light Ceiling Lamp by Hans Kögl, Germany, 1970s
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Huge Floral 8-Light Ceiling Lamp by Hans Kögl, Germany, 1970s Light bulbs are not included. It is possible to install this device in all countries (USA, Australia, Asia, Great Brit...
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1970s German Hollywood Regency Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Mid-Century Bumling Pendant Lamp by Anders Pehrson for Ateljé Lyktan
Located in Hamburg, DE
A timeless classic of Scandinavian design. The Bumling by Atelje Lyktan based on a design by Anders Pehrson from the 60s. Here in a special color. The lamp primarily casts direct li...
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20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Vintage Murano Glass Chandelier by Carlo Nason for Mazzega
Located in Houston, TX
Vintage Murano glass chandelier by Carlo Nason For Mazzega. This stunning Mid-Century Modern four tier Murano chandelier is perfect for older homes with lower ceiling heights or can ...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Chrome

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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