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Chandeliers and Pendants For Sale
Large Art Déco Chandelier, Pendant Light, 1920s - 1930s
Located in Schwerin, MV
Large pendant lamp from the 1920s-1930s with a marbled glass shade and rope suspension in good condition. The antique pink glass shade has a curved shape and a brown marbling and is ...
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Early 20th Century German Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

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

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Brass

Vintage French Wrought Iron Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
Vintage circa 1950's French nine-light wrought iron chandelier. Measurements: Diameter: 24" Current Drop: 30"
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1950s French Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Wrought Iron

1 0f the 3 Three Unique Mixed Glazed Ceramic Pendant Lights, Germany, 1970s
By OTHR
Located in Rijssen, NL
1 of the 3  spectacular and stylish ceramic pendant lights made in West-Germany around 1970's. The lights are made of orange and brown glazed ceramic and glazed in 'Fat Lava' style. ...
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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Eight-Arm Brass Chandelier, Ivory or Black Heads, Gold Inside in Stilnovo Style
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
Best size for dining room use. Enchanting 54in - 135cm diameter chandelier. Midcentury eight-arm spider chandelier with ivory or black shades and natural patinated brass. Pivotting heads helps with the light distribution in the room. Upper shades contribute to the ambiance light and lower shades for the direct lights. The pictures are showing the new version with golden finish inside for a glamour touch. Classic ivory is also available. See last picture. It’s my favorite thing in the house, said one of my first customers. A statement piece for a large living room or over a dining table. There is a special feature on customization: double circuit (to lit up cones separately from down lights) upon request, and it's complimentary. You can have one circuit or both dimmable to play with more light to the ceiling , on conversation before dinner, and full light on the table when dinner starts. Made by a lab specialized in midcentury restoration. Owner is a collector himself and connoisseur of the period. This chandelier takes it's inspiration from several different chandeliers...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal, Aluminum, Brass

Large Taraxacum ceiling lamp by Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni for Flos 1960
Located in Arezzo, Italy
Large Taraxacum 2 ceiling lamp designed by Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni for Flos, 1960. Internal structure in white painted steel, sprayed with special resin cocoon, first pr...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Mid-Century Pendant Lamp made of Murano Glass with Gold Yellow Waves and Brass
Located in Hannover, DE
Let yourself be enchanted by this timeless, classic hanging lamp, made from mouth-blown Murano glass. The master-crafted glass is made from clear glass, with golden-yellow glass deco...
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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Wall or Ceiling Lamp by Willy Daro for Massive, Belgium, 1960s
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
A gold wall sconce or wall light by Belgian designer Willy Daro for lighting manufacturer Massive. It has a wonderful naturalistic shape and is very decorative of the 1970s era. Mea...
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1960s Belgian Hollywood Regency Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Jean Noverdy French Art Deco Pendant Chandelier, 1920
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
French Art Deco pendant chandelier by Jean Noverdy (Dijon), France, 1920's. Mottled blown thick double glass shade. Colors : purple, ochre and green. Stamped brass fixture. Height : ...
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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Pair of Industrial Warehouse Light Pendants
Located in Pasadena, CA
Bold and functional, this pair of industrial warehouse-style pendant lights brings a raw, utilitarian charm to any space. Featuring dome-shaped metal shades with a distressed gunmeta...
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20th Century American Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Mid-Century German Cocoon Pendant Lamp by Friedel Wauer, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Rare 4 cocoon pendant lamp from goldkant glow according to the design of friedel wauer from the 1960s. A pendant lamp that can be used like a standing lamp. The lamp consists of fou...
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20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Brass Basket Empire Sac a Pearl Chandelier Crystal Lustre Lamp Antique Gold
Located in Berlin, DE
Introducing a stunning Brass Basket Empire Sac a Pearl Chandelier, an exquisite piece adorned with captivating crystals, reminiscent of the classical style of the Empire era. This is...
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21st Century and Contemporary European Empire Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal, Brass, Wire

Chandelier, 6 Arms White Silk and Gold Murano Glass by Multiforme in Stock
Located in Trebaseleghe, IT
Simplicissimus 360 chandelier, 6 lights, white silk-gold artistic glass by Multiforme This collection in Murano glass is characterized by superb simplicity. It is the result of a res...
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2010s Italian Other Chandeliers and Pendants

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Blown Glass

Beautiful 6 Light Murano Glass Flush Mount Pyramid Chandelier, Venini 1970s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Beautiful square ceiling light with faceted clear crystal rods made of Murano glass. Modulated in the shape of a pyramid. The ceiling lights were designed and manufactured by Venini in Italy in the 1970s. The Murano rods...
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1970s Italian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal, Gold Plate

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

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Brass, Metal

Fumé Murano Disc Glass Chandelier by Vistosi
Located in Budapest, HU
Vintage Italian Murano chandelier by Vistosi. The chandelier has 23 fantastic fumé discs in a gold metal frame. Period: late XX century Dimensions: 44,50 inches (150 cm) height with...
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1970s European Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Art Glass

18th Century Belgian Louis XVI-style Chandelier
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
Slender and elegant, this Louis XVI-style chandelier from Belgium will add instant panache to your room. Cleaned and wired for US electrical using UL-listed parts and is ready to han...
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18th Century Belgian Louis XVI Antique Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal, Brass

Stunning Gilt Brass, Murano Glass Chandelier Palazzo, Kalmar, Austria, 1970s
Located in Aachen, NRW
Wonderful gilt brass chandelier comprises crystal Murano glass pieces on a gilded brass frame. It’s made by Kalmar (Series: Palazzo), Austria, manufactured, circa 1970-1979. 4 tie...
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1970s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Italian Modern Wicker Wire Rattan Pendant Hanging Lights with Glass Accent, Pair
Located in Barcelona, ES
Rare Mid-Century Modern woven wicker wire and rattan pendant lamps / lanterns with textured glass rhombus, Italy, 1950s-1960s. The woven wicker conic shades of these lamps are accen...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Wire

1960s pendant lamp “Carolin” model T549 by Hans-Agne Jakobsson for Markaryd
Located in München, DE
Beautiful original 1960s pendant light “Carolin” model T549. Designed by Hans-Agne Jakobsson for Markaryd. Made in Sweden. Complete frame and canopy are made of shiny nickel-plated b...
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1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass, Nickel

Swarovski Crystal Palace Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
A rare "glitterbox" vertical chandelier designed by Georg Baldele for Swarovski's Crystal Palace collection in celadon green. The chandelier in composed of a polished nickel frame and hundreds of rectangular cut Swarovski light...
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Early 2000s English Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal, Steel

Organic Modern Ceramic Artichoke Handmade Pendant, Denmark, 1960s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Rare piece of Nordic midcentury ceramic artistry. Remarkable handmade Danish rustic organic modern ceramic pendant with soft petal shaped layers creating the appearance of an articho...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Organic Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Ceramic, Stoneware, Pottery

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

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Pine

Rare 1950s Venetian Murano Opaline Glass Pendant with Wrought Iron Frame, Italy
Located in Lisse, NL
Practical size Venetian pendant light mouth blown glass in bronzed metal frame. This exquisite 1950s Murano pendant light is a masterclass in Italian craftsmanship, a sculptural com...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Arts and Crafts Chandeliers and Pendants

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Iron

Set of Three Italian Art Deco Opaline Glass and Brass Pendants, 1950's
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
A set of three Italian hand blown opaline globe pendants, brass mounts, chain and canopy, 1950-1959. With a single porcelain Edison E-27 light socket for large sized bulb (each penda...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

1 of 3 Ice Glass Pendant Lights by J.T. Kalmar, 1970s
Located in Rijssen, NL
Beautiful and elegant modern pendant lights, manufactured by Kalmar, Austria in the 1970s.  High end simplistic design. Each light has brass sockets and one layer of extremely stylis...
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1970s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Large Chrome Space Age Sputnik Chandelier by Cosack, Germany, 1970s
Located in Aachen, NRW
Exclusive and rare Chrome Sputnik pendant lamp designed by Cosack during the 1970s. Sockets: It needs 31 x E14 small bulbs- Light bulbs are not included. It is possible to instal...
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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Chrome

Palm Leaves Murano Glass and Brass Chandelier in Golden Amber
Located in Bochum, NRW
Mouth-blown Murano glass chandelier, brass structure, 20 Murano glass leaves, disposed in the shape of a palm tree crown. Equipped with 3 light bulbs (E14 for Europe, E12 on request ...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Extra Large RAAK Hand Blown Glass Globe Light with Copper Toned Hardware
By RAAK
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Extra large RAAK blown glass ceiling lamp with copper toned metal hardware. A cluster of 4 cylinder sockets encased in a huge blown glass globe. 4 lam...
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1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Aluminum

Josef Hoffmann & Wiener Werkstätte Flush Mount Pende Wrought Brass, Re Edition
Located in Vienna, AT
Hanging- lamp from the showrooms of the Wiener Werkstaette used by Hoffmann in several variations. Hammered originally. Works-number M115, pattern-book of the Wiener Werkstaette: WWM...
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2010s Austrian Art Nouveau Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Brass Pendant Fior Di Loto by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Flos, 1960s
Located in Milano, IT
The Fior di Loto pendant, passionately conceived by the visionary minds of Tobia and Afra Scarpa, emerges as a true masterpiece within the realm of lighting design. Born in the creat...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal, Brass

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

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Brass

Opaline Chandelier by Kaiser Leuchten
Located in München, DE
Wonderful Sputnik chandelier from the 1960s. The 6 opal glass lampshades spread a pleasant light. The lamp has a very high quality finish. Very contemporary design with a fantasti...
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Two Tiers Murano Leaves Chandelier
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
This elegant Murano glass fixture features two layers of glass leaves arranged in a circular design, elegantly complemented at the bottom by a matching bowl. It is illuminated by eig...
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2010s Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

ARREDOLUCE - Angelo LELLI - attributed chandelier - Made in ITALY 1950s
Located in Milano, IT
Original 1950s chandelier,,, attributed for quality and design to ANGELO LELLI, ARREDOLUCE production. Made in Italy-
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Aluminum, Brass

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

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Brass

Large D 19.7Ø" Antique Alabaster Pendant Light with Rare Flameboyant Color Shade
Located in Lisse, NL
Top class, hand carved and layered alabaster multi-color shade, 4 light chandelier. Thanks to its timeless design, aesthetic beauty, large size and superb condition this antique ala...
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Early 20th Century European Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

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Alabaster, Metal, Brass, Bronze, Wire, Copper

Benedict Wrought Iron Chandelier by Miamar Home
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Custom two-tier wrought iron chandelier by Melissa Levinson. This chandelier has a classic, elegant structure. It has eight arms, each curving gracefully to hold a drip wax candle...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Spanish Colonial Chandeliers and Pendants

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Wrought Iron

Set of Art Deco Alabaster Fixtures, Sold Individually
Located in New York, NY
A set of four circa 1960s Italian Art Deco style alabaster fixtures with 4 interior lights. Sold individually. Measurements: Diameter 16" Drop 6"
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1960s Italian Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Alabaster

20th Century Modern Venetian Murano Glass Chandelier "Ca'rezzonico" Style, 1960s
Located in Puglia, Puglia
An elegant six-light chandelier in milk-colored Murano glass and sophisticated pink finishes. With a centered bulbous column that emits branches and flowers and finely cuts the Muran...
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1960s Italian Baroque Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Murano Glass

Bauhaus Adjustable Porcelain Chandelier with Original Shade, circa 1920s
Located in Wien, AT
Bauhaus adjustable porcelain chandelier with original shade, circa 1920s. Partly nickel-plated. White porcelain with black stripes. Normal high: 90cm extendable up to 174cm.
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1920s German Art Deco Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Nickel

Ceiling Lamp Round Gold 24 Kt Glass Leaves Italian Design
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Ceiling lamp round gold 24 KT glass leaves Italian design, 5 E27 light bulbs, max 40 watt.
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1990s Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal, Gold Plate

Spanish Foliage Sunburst Light Fixture / Chandelier in Gilt Iron, 5 Lights
Located in Barcelona, ES
Outstanding spanish foliage sunburst flush mount ceiling light in gilt iron, Ferro Art, 1950s Large size (70 cm / 27,55 inches diameter). Five Lights. ...
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20th Century Spanish Brutalist Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal, Iron, Gold Leaf

Opaline Chandelier from Kaiser Leuchten
Located in München, DE
Wonderful Sputnik chandelier from the 1960s. The 6 opal glass lampshades spread a pleasant light. The lamp has a very high quality finish. Very contemporary design with a fantastic l...
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1960s German Space Age Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Montgolfièr Empire Chandelier Crystal Classic traditional Brass Glass NEW
Located in Berlin, DE
A Piece of History Recreated – Timeless Beauty, Faithfully Reborn Every now and then, you come across a piece that leaves a lasting impression. For me, it was this chandelier a stu...
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2010s German Empire Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal, Brass

Italian Sunburst Pendant Flush Mount in Black and Gilt Metal
Located in Barcelona, ES
Mid-Century Modern BLACK metal and BRASS sunburst suspension light, chandelier or light fixture. Italy, 1950s. This eye-catching ceiling lamp features a black lacquered metal shade s...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal, Brass

Palwa Crown Pendant Light Chandeliers, C1970s, Germany, 3 Available
Located in Trensacq, FR
Palwa pendant light chandeliers circa 1970s Germany. Two tiers of octagonal crystals, crowned with a gilded ring of serrated ovals each ...
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Mid-20th Century German Hollywood Regency Chandeliers and Pendants

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Cut Glass

Adjustable Triennale 3 Arms Chandelier Brass, Stilnovo Style, Three Hues of Blue
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
Beautiful chandelier with three arms that are counterbalanced. That allows to move the arms up and down. The heads are on a pivotting joint to they can reach any desired angle. Thi...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal, Brass, Aluminum

Poliedri Chandelier Attributed to Carlo Scarpa for Venini
Located in Piacenza, Italy
Elegant poliedri chandelier attributed to Carlo Scarpa for Venini, featuring hand-blown Murano glass with a mix of transparent and soft grey tones. The metal structure supports a hi...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

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

21st Century Chandelier, 6 arms Light Blue Murano Glass by Multiforme
Located in Trebaseleghe, IT
Simplicissimus 360 chandelier, 6 lights, in light blue artistic glass by Multiforme This collection in Murano glass is characterized by superb simplicity. It is the result of a resea...
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2010s Italian Other Chandeliers and Pendants

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Blown Glass

Carlo Nason Italian Mid-Century Murano Rainbow Glass Chandelier for Mazzega 70s
Located in Morazzone, Varese
Carlo Nason Italian Mid-Century Murano Rainbow Glass Chandelier for Mazzega, 70s Magnificent, original true vintage chandelier (no reproduction or new production) designed from Carl...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Nickel

Nuvola Cocoon Chandelier by Tobia Scarpa for Flos, Italy 1962
Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI
Step into the captivating world of Italian Mid-Century Modern design with the Nuvola cocoon chandelier by Tobia Scarpa for Flos in 1962. This light suspe...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Plastic

Aulenti and Castiglioni 'Trepiu' Yellow and Chrome Pendant Light for Stilnovo
Located in Glendale, CA
Aulenti and Castiglioni 'Trepiu' Yellow and Chrome Pendant Light for Stilnovo Founded in 1946 in Milan, Stilnovo was one of the most innovative lighting companies in Italy during th...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Aluminum, Steel, Chrome

Collection of Ornate Crowned Milk Glass Pendents
Located in Peekskill, NY
We were lucky to find a nice collection of these early matching crowned lamps. If you are doing a larger job this is good news. Each lamp has a goblet shaped milk glass globe with or...
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Early 20th Century American Victorian Chandeliers and Pendants

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Milk Glass

Modern 2-Tier Catalonia Fixture in Enamel and Brass by Blueprint Lighting, NYC
Located in New York, NY
Handcrafted by Blueprint Lighting, the 2-tier Catalonia is a more compact version of our wildly popular Catalonia chandelier, perfectly suited for...
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Aluminum, Brass, Bronze, Enamel, Nickel

1970s Pair Beautiful Vintage Italian Murano Chandeliers, 24 Blue Disks
Located in Budapest, HU
Pair Vintage Italian Murano chandeliers in Vistosi style. The chandelier has 24 fantastic iridescent alabaster discs in a nickel metal frame. Period: late 20th century Dimensions:41....
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Art Glass, Murano Glass

Moroccan Vintage Moorish Pierced Brass Hanging Lamp
Located in Bochum, NRW
Vintage Moroccan pendant light. Newly rewired, and in very good condition with age appropriate patina. Original chains. Uses one single stan...
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Mid-20th Century Moroccan Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Midcentury Seguso Handblown Murano Amber Glass Cage Italian Pendant Light, 1940s
Located in Roma, IT
Beautiful Murano glass bubble chandelier with amber glass cage. The glass is hand-blown with an amber shade and was created by Giorgio Seguso in the 1940s in Italy. This Murano gl...
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1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Iron

Ripple Radiance The Chandelier
Located in Noida, IN
Introduce a captivating statement piece to your space with this exquisite modern chandelier. Inspired by the fluidity of nature, its design features elegant, sweeping curves that sup...
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2010s Indian Chandeliers and Pendants

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Alabaster, Stainless Steel

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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