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Chandeliers and Pendants For Sale
Eight Light Rock Crystal Chandelier C. 1930's
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Eight light unique rock crystal chandelier adorned with almond shaped rock crystal and stars throughout. There is a large rock crystal ball that hangs from the bottom of the fixture ...
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1930s Italian Rococo Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Rock Crystal, Metal
Artistic Chandelier 6 Arms Gold Murano Glass Pink and Gree Details by Multiforme
By Multiforme
Located in Trebaseleghe, IT
Artistic chandelier 6 arms in golden leaf murano glass and green and pink details.
The peculiar characteristic of this lighting work is the richness of its decorations.
It reflects ...
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2010s Italian Other Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Blown Glass
$4,839 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Large Spanish Crown Sunburst fixture in Gilt Metal and frost Glass , circa 1950
Located in La xara, VC
Large Spanish crown light in gilt metal and frosted glass, Spain, 1950s. Midcentury antique gilt iron frame or pendant with laurel leaf motifs surrounding a central frosted glass dif...
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1950s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Iron, Gold Leaf
$893 Sale Price
58% Off
Large Counterbalance Ceiling Fixture, White Enamel + Brass by Blueprint Lighting
Located in New York, NY
Handcrafted and made to order, the Counterbalance commands attention with its fluid architectural silhouette, built from a thoughtfully curated palette of on-trend colors and metal f...
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass, Bronze, Enamel, Chrome, Nickel, Aluminum
Muller Freres & Petitot French Art Deco Chandelier, 1920
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
A French Art Deco chandelier by Muller Frères, Croismare, dating from the 1920s. This striking chandelier features mottled glass shades with a unique technique of applying powders be...
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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Bronze
Three-Light Meander Flexible Arm Ceiling Mounted Light Fixture
Located in Pound Ridge, NY
Ceiling mounted Meander light featuring three flexible metal arms which allow you to adjust and pose the light fixture; shown here with metal arms in standard black finish, and solid brushed brass fittings; 27 inch arms, 6 inch diameter ceiling mount. Overall measurements depend on how it is posed. Custom finishes, leather wrapping and custom configurations are available, please visit us at Avantgarden in Pound Ridge...
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2010s North American International Style Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass
Rustic Black Forest Ceiling Lamp with Deer Antlers 1920s
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Rustic Black Forest Ceiling Lamp with Deer Antlers 1920s
Item e7364
A great antler chandelier made from assembled deer antlers. The lamp has an electrified lamp socket with an antiqu...
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Early 20th Century German Rustic Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Horn, Blown Glass
Nickel & Glass Chandelier Made in England by Charles Edwards
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Introducing the exquisite Nickel & Glass Chandelier, crafted in England by the renowned designer Charles Edwards.
This stunning light fixture boasts a sophisticated and elegant d...
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2010s English Regency Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Nickel
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
Materials
Alabaster, Metal, Brass, Bronze
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
Materials
Enamel, Iron
White Porcelain Clear Glass Vintage Industrial Brass Pendant Lights
By 360volt
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Porcelain Industrial hanging lamp.
White porcelain, brass and clear glass.
2 conductors, no ground.
Weight: 2.00 kg / 4.4 lb
Priced per individual item. All lamps have been m...
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Large Steel Blue Happy Pendant Light, Line Volt, Hand Blown Glass -Made to Order
Located in Aliso Viejo, CA
Large steel blue happy pendant by Siemon & Salazar, made to order.
Measures: 6” T x 7” W.
These works play with the reflective and malleable ...
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2010s Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Blown Glass
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
Materials
Nickel
Small Terracotta Ceramic Pendant Light, Brushed Brass, Diamantes Atzompa
By L'Aviva Home
Located in New York, NY
Our Atzompa collection is created in the Oaxacan town of Santa María Atzompa, where the pottery-making tradition has roots tracing back to ancient Zapotec culture.
Building on this ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Ceramic
Brass Chandelier from the 1960´s with five Shades, Austria
Located in Vienna, Austria
Brass chandelier with five shades produced from the Austrian company Rupert Nikoll about 1960.
The corpus is made in a solid brass; the shades are made new on the original form in pa...
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Set of Three Large Patinated Brass Pendant Lights, 1960s
By Stilnovo
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A set of three large diabolo pendants with wonderful warm natural aged patina made of massive brass, manufactured in Mid-Century, circa 1960.
Each lamp has one socket for a medium or...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Large Midcentury Italian Brushed Chrome and Brass Six-Light Chandelier
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
A large Mid-Century Modern brushed chrome and brass six-light chandelier, Italy 1960s.
Six Edison E14 light candelabra bulb sockets.
Measures:
Overall height 39" / 99 cm, adjustab...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Chrome, Brass
$1,697 Sale Price
20% Off
Huge Lyfa Embassy Chandelier by Carl Fagerlund
Located in Vienna, AT
Bowl form, brass frame fitted with eight E27 and 3 E14 sockets and heavy crystal glasses made by Orrefors in the early 1960s for Lyfa.
The total height will be customized.
2 pieces ...
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass
$3,790 / item
Fabric and Brass 5 socket Adjustable Shade Pendant Lamp by WKR, 1970s, Germany
By WKR Leuchten
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Beige Fabric and Brass 5 socket Adjustable Shade Mid-century Modern XL Pendant Lamp by WKR, 1970s, Germany
Adjustable large lampshade.
Brass body & fabric shade
Manufactured in Ger...
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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Paavo Tynell Inspired Mid-Century Woven Rattan Basket Pendant Light
By Paavo Tynell
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century pendant lamp crafted in the manner of the renowned Finnish designer Paavo Tynell with expertly hand-woven rattan. It still has its original European black plastic canopy ...
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1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Rattan
Suspension "Jonathan" design de Nino Zussino pour Candle de Fontana Arte Italie
By Candle, Fontana Arte
Located in London, England
La suspension "Jonathan" est une œuvre emblématique conçue par Nino Zussino pour la célèbre marque Candle Fontana Arte. Fabriquée en métal et en verre noir côtelé, sa silhouette cont...
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Late 20th Century Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Glass
$476 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique Hanging Pendant with Reserve Painted Oriental Themed Glass Panels 1920's
Located in New York, NY
Charming antique reverse painted glass and metal hanging pendant, made in the USA circa 1920's. The fixture features four curved glass panels, each depicting an oriental girl, dresse...
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Early 20th Century American Chinoiserie Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Art Deco Bronze Chandelier
By Sofar
Located in Rebais, FR
Art Deco chandelier with nickel finish and curved glass rod.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Late 19th Century Carved Wooden Lüsterweibchen Four-Light Chandelier
Located in Barntrup, DE
Unique and adorable late 19th or very early 20th-century smaller-size chandelier - Lüsterweibchen. Finely hand-carved from linden wood, a unique piece, made by a master wood carver ...
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Late 19th Century German Medieval Antique Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass
Swedish modernist chandelier, brass and glass, Scandinavian Modern, 1940s
Located in Forserum, SE
Swedish 1940s pendant lamp made from brass with three curved arms holding bell-shaped shades in opal glass with a decorative golden pattern. The small brass bowl placed on the stem r...
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1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
A Pendant by Paavo Tynell for Taito Oy
By Paavo Tynell, Taito Oy
Located in Long Island City, NY
Custom commissioned lighting pendant designed by Paavo Tynell for Taito, Oy. Finland circa 1940th/50th.
Polished perforated brass with brass leafs decoration. (2) E 27 sockets. Rewi...
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1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Vistosi LED Jube SP P Suspension Light by Favaretto&Partners
Located in Mogliano Veneto, Treviso
Essential, sinuous and delicate, Jube was born from the union of two blown glasses that, once assembled together, create an overlapping, ton sur ton effect with a retro charm. Thanks...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Blown Glass
1 of 3 Stunning Floral Chrome Sputnik Chandelier, Germany, 1960s
Located in Aachen, NRW
Stunning floral plexiglass and chrome Sputnik chandeliers, Germany, 1960s.
It requires 10 x E14 standard bulbs with 40W max each.
Light bulbs are not included. It is possible to ins...
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Chrome
Italian Green Drops Macaroni Swags Rock Crystal Chandelier, circa 1900
Located in Firenze, Toscana
Housing 6-light, bobeches in crystal, dripping with vintage rare shape crystals sitting on giltwood posts. Swags of rock crystal beads, crystal prisms and rare green Murano drops. Ad...
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Early 1900s Italian Rococo Antique Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Rock Crystal
20th Murano Poliedri Chandelier
By Venini
Located in Budapest, HU
Pair Elegant Italian chandelier made from 56 beautiful Murano trasparent glasses “poliedri”. Structure in gold and brass colored metal.
Period: 1970’s
Dimensions: 37,80 inches (9...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Art Glass, Murano Glass
$2,145 / item
Alabaster and Brass "Verona" Chandelier Vaughan Lighting
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning alabaster and brass chandelier designed and manufactured by Vaughan Lighting.
The piece is part of the Verona Collection.
Fully Labeled.
Measurements:
27 inches total hei...
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21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Alabaster, Brass
Venetian Amber Glass Pendant with Sand Finish
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
1298 Venetian amber glass pendant in wire cage with sand imbedded finish
2 available priced individually
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1960s Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Large Five - Tier Glass Tube Chandelier by Doria Leuchten, Germany, 1960s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Gorgeous glass tube multi tiered chandelier made by Doria Leuchten, Germany. It is in very good condition and requires a total of nine European E14 / 110 volt candelabra bulbs, each ...
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass
Large Alta Brass Dome Chandelier by Lawson-Fenning
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Alta brass dome features a spun metal shade with a brass canopy and rod. The shade is available in brass or powdercoated metal finishes.
The Lawson-Fenning Collection is design...
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
$3,125 / item
1950s Sculptural Opaline Glass and Brass Pendant Attributed to Stilnovo
By Stilnovo
Located in Glendale, CA
1950s Sculptural Opaline Glass and Brass Pendant Attributed to Stilnovo.
Executed in matte opaline glass with attractively patinated perforated brass accent pieces. Elegant and refi...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Design Veneer Pendant, 1960s
Located in Praha, CZ
Design pendant made of veneer.
Made in 1960s in Czechoslovakia.
Very good original condition.
1x60W, E25-E27 bulb
US wiring compatible
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1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Wood
Modernist Two-Tier Transparent Triedre Murano Camer Glass Rectangular Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
This stunning and dramatic modernist triedre chandelier was realized in Murano, Italy- the island off the coast of Venice renowned for centuries for its superlative glass production....
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Late 20th Century Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
One of Three Kalmar Chandeliers Pendant Lights 'Palazzo', Gilt Brass Glass, 1970
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
One of three very exquisit 24-carat gold-plated brass and clear brillant glass hollywood regency light fixtures model 'Palazzo' by J.T....
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1970s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Gold Plate, Brass
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
Materials
Metal, Brass
Large Gilt Brass Flower Shape Chandelier by Palwa, Germany, 1970s
By Palwa
Located in Hannover, DE
This beautiful chandelier with the finest lead crystal comes from Palwa. Its crystal blossoms and numerous candles make it a feast for the eyes. This chandelier is lovingly crafted b...
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1970s German Hollywood Regency Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Gold Plate
Serge Mouille - Black Ceiling Lamp with 3 Rotating Arms - IN STOCK!
Located in Stratford, CT
DESCRIPTION:
Simple and elegant, this ceiling lamp is a dramatic addition to various room settings. Its three rotating arms of differing lengths, swivel, and tilting heads project l...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
Cinetico Celeste Sculptural Chandelier
Located in Milan, IT
Combining noble materials with mid-century inspiration, evident in the mobile structure that evokes Mirò paintings and Calder sculptures, this chandelier will be the focal point of ...
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2010s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
$5,566 / item
Jugendstil pendant with palme koenig opaline glass shade vienna around 1908
Located in Wien, AT
jugendstil pendant with palme koenig opaline glass shade vienna around 1908
Brass polished and stove enameled
The glass is clear glass it is only dark because the background is dark.
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Early 1900s Austrian Jugendstil Antique Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Classical Paavo Tynell Pendant Model 1355 in Brass, String, & Birch, Taito 1930s
By Paavo Tynell, Taito Oy
Located in Helsinki, FI
A beautiful example of Paavo Tynell’s classical 1930s lamps. The model is 1355, featuring dark stained birch details and three patinated cast brass arms, each diverging into two with...
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1930s Finnish Neoclassical Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Dòry Five Lights Contemporary Artisanal Chandelier Brass, Blown Glass, Dimmable
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
An exquisite exercise in balance, this chandelier exudes a Minimalist flair marked by clean and essential lines. Its structure features one brass bar hanging from a brass ceiling ros...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Minimalist Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Art Deco Reflectolyte Pendent
Located in Peekskill, NY
This unique pendent is unsigned but has the look of a classic Reflectolyte fixture. It has the bottom glass hanging by 3 hooks but the top half is very different. It is set up as a p...
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Art Glass
Rare Arts & Crafts Entry Hall Pendant with Textured Amber and Clear Glass Panels
Located in Lisse, NL
Good quality and small size, handcrafted entry hall light fixture.
Rare Handcrafted Arts & Crafts Entry Hall Pendant with Textured Amber and Clear Glass Panels
One of the joys of s...
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Early 20th Century European Arts and Crafts Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Vistosi Novecento SP G Suspension Light by Romani Saccani Architetti Associati
Located in Mogliano Veneto, Treviso
The idea behind the collection Novecento is to reduce the traditional Murano chandelier to its most recognizable element, its profile. This shape is then reconstructed in a 360º glas...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Murano Glass
Rustic Midcentury Wicker Pendant Lamp, Handmade in Spain c. 1970s
Located in Valencia, VC
Vintage Rustic Midcentury Wicker Pendant Lamp, Spain, 1970s
A large balloon-shaped wicker pendant lamp, handcrafted in Spain circa 1970s. Reflecting the ease and character of French...
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1970s Spanish Rustic Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Wicker
Iconic PH Artichoke by Poul Henningsen for Louis Poulsen, New & Customizable
Located in Tilburg, NL
Iconic PH Artichoke by Poul Henningsen for Louis Poulsen - New & Customizable
If you talk about iconic lighting designs, the Articho...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Copper, Steel
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
Materials
Aluminum
$4,500 / item
Vintage English Georgian style 12 arm Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
Georgian-style large
size chandelier with 12 (twelve) electrified arms, in polished brass.
Features classic English design elements including urn shape in the post and large globe b...
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1970s Georgian Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Danish Mid- Century Pair of Chandeliers by Bent Nordsted for Lyskaer, 1970s
By Lyskjaer Belysning, Bent Nordsted
Located in Badajoz, Badajoz
Marvelous and beautiful Pair of of two Danish chandeliers from 1970s. These pieces were designed and manufactured during the 1970s in Denmark by Bent Nordsted for Lyskaer Belysning.
...
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1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
$1,664 Sale Price / set
30% Off
Pure Art Deco and Perfect Size, Multi Layered Alabaster Ceiling Light / Pendant
Located in Lisse, NL
Rare and very stylish, top condition and warm color alabaster 3-light pendant of great quality and design.
This rare Art Deco fixture from the heydays of the European Art Deco era i...
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Alabaster, Metal, Brass, Bronze
French Brass Chandelier Brass & Frozen Glass Ceiling Pendant circa 1900
Located in Labrit, Landes
Frozen & brass ceiling pendant made circa 1900 in the classical style.
Good antique condition.
This lustre is suitable to USA or EU and UK standards.
Shipping:
D32 H69 4 kg.
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1960s French Neoclassical Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Bellflower Hanging Lamp made of Ice Glass and Brass, Italy 1950s
Located in Hannover, DE
This beautiful handcrafted ice glass is the perfect example of solid, valuable work. The finely crafted brass that crowns the classic shade is the icing on the cake, completing this ...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
French Mid-Century French Cherries Tole Chandelier
Located in Austin, TX
French Mid-Century French Cherries Tole Chandelier.
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Tôle
Large & Elegant Mid-Century Counterweight Brass Pendant Lamp by Florian Schulz
Located in Munich, DE
Rare, large and elegant Mid-Century Modern brass counterweight pendant lamp or hanging light in bronze finish. Designed and manufactured by Florian Schulz, 1970s, Germany.
Executed ...
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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
French Art Deco Pendant Chandelier Signed Sabino (Pair Available)
Located in Long Island City, NY
A stunning and rare French Art Deco chandelier created by the glass master French artist "Marius Ernest Sabino" In great condition. The chandelier features four cubic clear frosted g...
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Bronze
Brass and Glass Italian Chandelier by Gino Paroldo for Dino Dei, 1950s
By Gino Paroldo
Located in Milano, IT
Italian chandelier by designer Gino Paroldo, produced by the company Dino Dei. The luminaire consists of a brass stem, which is developed into a round-shaped halo with 8 light points...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
$1,859 Sale Price
20% Off
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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