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Chandeliers and Pendants For Sale
Koloman Moser and Josef Hoffmann Jugendstil Chandelier, Re-Edition
Located in Vienna, AT
A very nice version from the often used design by Koloman Moser as well as by Josef Hoffmann, the total drop will be custom made.
Originally manufactured at the Wiener Werkstaette A...
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2010s Austrian Jugendstil Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
French Reeded Pink Coloured Glass & Brass Pendant Lamps
Located in Amsterdam, NL
French pink coloured glass pendant lamp with brass top
Weight : 0.90 kg / 2 lb
Priced per individual item. All lamps have been made suitable by international standards for incandes...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Large Antique White & Black Alabaster Pendant Light Chandelier with Rope Chains
Located in Lisse, NL
Top class, hand carved two-light alabaster chandelier.
Thanks to its unique design, aesthetic beauty, large size and great condition this antique alabaster chandelier is bound to li...
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Early 20th Century Italian Arts and Crafts Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Alabaster, Brass
French 19th Century Bouillotte Chandelier
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A French 19th Century brass and tole chandelier in classic bouillotte style to softly illuminate a foyer or dining area. Five candle arms arranged in a concave pentagram are partiall...
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19th Century French Other Antique Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Original Caprani Pendant Lights, 1980s, Denmark
Located in Værløse, DK
Original Caprani Pendant Lights made by Mads Caprani in the 1970s. A rare set for a beautiful place.
* Set (2) of beech wood veneer pendant lights with off-white pleated-shades.
* ...
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1980s Danish Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
$2,628 / set
Large ceiling light by Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Long Island City, NY
8 lights ceiling light designed by Hans-Agne Jakobsson for Markaryd, Sweden. Model T 261/8. Circa 1970th.
Polished brass. Newly rewired with UL Certification.
Some scratches, few bra...
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1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
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. Shown here in polished brass.
The Lawson...
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
$3,125 / item
Large Seven Arms Chandelier Solid Pine with Fabric Shades by Luxus Sweden, 1960s
Located in Stockholm, SE
This unique, NOS; New Old Stock, never used solid pine wood, seven-light chandelier was created in this “golden age of Scandinavian design”, a period that saw the revival of an eleme...
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Iron
Timeless & Colorful Art Deco Alabaster Pendant Light w. Bronze Suspension Points
Located in Lisse, NL
Great condition and stunning natural veins and patterns alabaster pendant.
Thanks to its practical size, its perfectly rounded shape and its timeless design this alabaster chandelie...
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Alabaster, Metal, Wire, Bronze, Brass
Louis Sognot Bamboo and Rattan Chandelier Mid-Century Modern 1960, France
By Louis Sognot
Located in Camblanes et Meynac, FR
Louis Sognot Bamboo and Rattan Chandelier Mid-Century Modern 1960, France
Very nice pendant light by the French designer Louis Sognot. It is very well made. The artist has created m...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Cotton, Bamboo, Rattan
Antique Peter Behrens Siemens Luzette German Opaline Glass Pendant Light, C.1920
By Siemens, Peter Behrens
Located in London, GB
An elegant 'Luzette' opaline glass pendant light designed by Peter Behrens for Siemens. German, c.1920.
Two-part opaline glass shades supported by brass ring and cast gallery. Re...
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Early 20th Century German Bauhaus Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Glass
Brass and Opal Glass Ceiling Lamp by Stilnovo, Italy, 1960s
By Stilnovo
Located in Hagenbach, DE
This elegant ceiling lamp, crafted by renowned Italian lighting manufacturer Stilnovo in the 1960s, is a striking example of mid-century modern design. It features a refined combinat...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass
Large Art Déco Pendant Light, Germany 1920s - 1930s
Located in Schwerin, MV
Large pendant light from the 1920s - 1930s with a blue textured glass shade and cable suspension. The large glass shade has a beautiful shape with radial steps and a blue texture wit...
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Early 20th Century German Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Brass Green Enamel Vintage Frosted Glass Pendant Lights
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Green enamel Industrial hanging lamp.
Frosted glass with brass top.
Weight: 2.35 kg / 5.2 lb
Priced per individual item. All lamps have been made suitable by international standard...
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Mid-20th Century Hungarian Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass, Enamel
Scandinavian mid century chandelier pendant lamp, brass & glass, Sweden, 1950s
Located in Forserum, SE
Scandinavian mid-century pendant lamp, produced by an unidentified Swedish manufacturer in the 1950s. Crafted from brass, it features three curved arms attached to a bell-shaped cent...
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Large Chandelier by Paavo Tynell for Taito
By Taito Oy, Paavo Tynell
Located in Long Island City, NY
Large chandelier designed by Paavo Tynell for Taito Oy. Finland, circa 1940s. Hand blown opaline glass shades on polished brass hardware. Newly rewired.
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1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
$45,000 / item
Spanish Crown Sunburst fixture XL 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
$776 Sale Price
34% Off
Danish Mid-Century Chandelier by Bent Nordsted for Lyskaer, 1970s
By Bent Nordsted, Lyskjaer Belysning
Located in Badajoz, Badajoz
Beauty Danish Chandelier from 1970s. This lamp was designed and manufactured during the 1970s in Denmark by Bent Nordsted for Lyskaer Belysning.
This Chandelier is equipped with one ...
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1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
Brass Chandelier by Rupert Nikoll
Located in München, DE
Stunningly beautiful chandelier from the 1950s.
Lovingly designed by Rupert Nikoll.
It creates a very cozy light.
Manufacturer: Rupert Nikoll
Condition:
Very good vintage conditio...
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1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
SEVB & RANC Rare Wide French Art Deco Pendant Chandelier 1920
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
Wide French Art Deco pendant chandelier by Société d'Exploitation des Verreries de Bagneaux, 7 rue de Surène, Paris, France, 1920s. Frosted molded glass shade hung at its rare origin...
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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Bronze
Koloman Moser for Otto Wagner "Steinhof Church" Chandelier 36 Flames Re Edition
Located in Vienna, AT
Magnificent chandelier for the "Steinhof Church" by Otto Wagner, different measures and settings are possible; As Kolo Moser did several of such designs and was involved in the plann...
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2010s Austrian Jugendstil Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Cast Bronze Pendant, Brasa Finish, Flor de Bronce Collection
By L'Aviva Home
Located in New York, NY
Inspired by the layered significance of the calla lily in Mexican culture, this collection blends the bold heft of cast bronze with sculpted, flowing curves that echo the flower’s fo...
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21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Art Nouveau Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Bronze
Achille Castiglioni Mid-Century Beige Round "Cocoon" Pendant, Italy 1960s
Located in Roma, IT
Wonderful mid-century "cocoon" pendant with a gorgeous beige even patina. This charming cocoon lamp was designed by Achille Castiglioni in Italy in the 1960s.
In spectacular conditi...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Steel
Amazing Large Pendant Lamp by Adolf Loos for Kalmar
Located in München, DE
Very rare and large pendant lamp by Adolf Loos from the 1950s.
The high-quality materials, such as the new seagrass lampshade, make this lamp a unique design object.
It creates a ver...
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1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Honeycomb 19, Cast Glass Pendant Foyer Chandelier by Shakuff
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Each Honeycomb pendant is made using a custom-made mold and cast glass to ensure consistency. The thicker glass is hand made laser cut to create the diamond shape.
The inner design...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Beautiful Art Deco Bronze Chandelier with Striking Alabaster Like Glass Shades
Located in Lisse, NL
Striking and exclusive 1920s bronze and glass light fixture for the perfect atmosphere.
If you are looking for a remarkable light fixture to grace your living space then this antiqu...
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Gio Ponti Style Chandelier Glass Chrome, 1960
By Gio Ponti
Located in Vienna, AT
Pendant light; Style Gio Ponti, 1960
Nice architectural light with stacked glass discs, orbiting around a chrome stem. Made from thick grey-charcoal smokey glass pieces with polishe...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass, Chrome
Scandinavian Modern Pendant, Finland, 1950s
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Scandinavian Modern pendant, manufactured in Finland, 1950s. Brass frame with glass shades and a crystal detail in the middle of the pendant. Good vintage condition, minor patina con...
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1950s Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass
2 Rupert nikoll pendants with original antique opal glass shades vienna 1960s
Located in Wien, AT
2 Rupert nikoll pendants with original antique opal glass shades vienna 1960s
Brass polished and stove enameled
Original antique opal glass shades
Pair price.
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1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Opal, Brass
Cocoon Pendant Lamp by Tobia Scarpa for Flos, 1960s, Italy
By Flos, Tobia Scarpa
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Cocoon Pendant Lamp by Tobia Scarpa for Flos, 1960s, Italy
Lampshade is in very good vintage condition.
This lamp works with E27 light bulbs.
Wired and suitable to use with 220V a...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Resin
24" Glass Rombus Pendant, Milk Glass with Brass, Granada Collection
By L'Aviva Home
Located in New York, NY
These glass lanterns are made in a generations-old workshop in Granada, Spain. Each pendant light is hand forged, and reflects the influence of Moorish design that can be observed th...
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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Moorish Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Glass
Art Deco Style Josef Hoffmann & Wiener Werkstätte Chandelier, Re Edition
Located in Vienna, AT
A really beautiful, modern and exclusive brass chandelier, chased, hammered and casted parts. Model# 3669-M and WWF 119-4-2 at the Wiener Werkstätte pattern-book at the MAK, Museum o...
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2010s Austrian Jugendstil Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Vitis 5 Chandelier by RBW in Frosted Ivory Blown Glass and White Wire
By RBW
Located in Rhinebeck, NY
Vitis 5 / Chandelier
Designed by RBW
Designed so that no two installations are exactly alike, Vitis, is a draped modular statement chandelier with customizable possibilities. Its fl...
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2010s American Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Blown Glass
Rare Goldkant Cocoon Two-Light Pendand Lamp 1960's Castiglioni, Flos Style
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
Rare, extra wide Mid-Century Modern Cocoon two-light pendant lamp or flush mount by Friedel Wauer for Goldkant in the style of Achille Castiglioni, designed and manufactured in Germa...
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Chrome, Metal
Petite Italian Roses Three-Light Tole Chandelier Gilded Metal, European, 1960s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A Hollywood Regency midcentury gilt tole roses chandelier, the fixture requires three European E14 candelabra bulbs, each bulb up to 40 watts. This light has a beautiful patina and g...
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1960s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
German Designer, Chandelier, Brass, Metal, Germany, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and cream-lacquered metal chandelier designed and produced in Germany, c. 1950s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 31.5"H x 32.0"W x 30.0"D
Stem Length (inches): 11.5"
Dimensio...
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1950s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass
Rare Hans-Agne Jakobsson Caroline T 549/3 Pendant Lamp
Located in Vienna, AT
Rare ceiling pendant lamp by Hand Agne Jakobsson, model "Caroline T 549/3", Markaryd brass frame with fabric shade, label marked.
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Large Swirl Murano Glass Pendant UFO Shape Vetri Murano Italy 1970s
By Vetri
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A stunning hand blown Italian one light Murano glass pendant with brass fittings. Satin glass with white swirl elements. Hand blown at the Murano island in Italy. The Fixture require...
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1970s Italian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Italian Designer, Pendant Light, Brass, Glass, Italy, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and Murano glass pendant light designed and produced in Italy, . 1940s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 43.0"H x 14.25"W x 14.25"D
Stem Length (inches): 24”
Dimensions of Can...
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1940s Italian Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Modernist Hand-Blown Murano 7-Tier Textural Disc Chandelier in Mixed Aquamarine
Located in New York, NY
This striking chandelier features seven tiers of hand-blown Murano glass discs, each crafted with a variety of intricate textural finishes. Some discs feature indentations reminiscen...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Murano Glass
Mid-Century Modern Italian Chandelier
Located in Rome, IT
This Italian chandelier from the 1950s elegantly combines different materials, reflecting the design ethos of the era. The fixture features a fully bronze hat complementing a partial...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass, Bronze
Midcentury Teak and Fabric Shade Hanging Lamp by Temde, circa 1960
Located in Hagenbach, DE
A teak hanging lamp from the 1960s, crafted by the Swiss company Temde. This meticulously detailed piece exemplifies perfectionism and quality, featuring a Japanese-inspired design. ...
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1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Plastic, Teak, Fabric
A signed Venini "Poliedri" chandelier composed of glass diffusers, Italy, 1950s
By Carlo Scarpa, Venini
Located in Chiavari, Liguria
A large circular chandelier composed of blown glass diffusers, “Poliedri” model, design by Carlo Scarpa for Venini, Italy, 1950s
Through his designs, Carlo Scarpa developed a visual...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
One of ... Beautiful German Organic Sculptural Brass Ceiling Pendant Light
By miiss
Located in Berlin, DE
One of ... beautiful organic solid brass frame and textil lampshade pendant light by miiss Studio,
Germany
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21st Century and Contemporary German Minimalist Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Wicker Pendant Lamp, 1960s.
Located in Hannover, DE
This natural wicker pendant lamp is a rare to find style of lampshade, it will enrich your home regardless of its style. The make also cottages, restaurants or offices look so beauti...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Wicker
Italian Frisbi 850 Pendant Lamp by Achille Castiglioni for Flos, 1970s
Located in Hagenbach, DE
The Frisbi 850 pendant lamp, designed by the renowned Italian designer Achille Castiglioni for Flos in the 1970s, is a striking example of minimalist elegance and innovative lighting...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Brass Dark Green Enamel Vintage Frosted Glass Pendant Light
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Dark green enamel Industrial hanging lamp.
Frosted glass with brass top.
Weight: 2.35 kg / 5.2 lb
Priced per individual item. All lamps have been made suitable by international sta...
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Mid-20th Century Hungarian Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass, Enamel
Colorful Glass Pendant Lamp by Glashütte Limburg
Located in München, DE
Stunning bubble glass pendant lamp from Glashütte Limburg.
The lamp creates a spectacular play of light in the room and enchants with its radiance.
Superb quality craftsmanship and e...
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Swedish Designer, Pendant Light, Brass, Glass, Sweden, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and etched glass pendant light designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1930s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 20.5"H x 10.0"W x 10.0"D
Stem Length (inches): 5.0"
Dimensions of Ca...
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1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Swedish Designer, Pendant Light, Brass, Glass, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and beige glass pendant light designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1950s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 16.0"H x 6.5"W x 6.5"D
Stem Length (inches): 9”
Dimensions of Canopy:...
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1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Rare Orange "Supertube" Pendant by Anders Pehrson for Ateljé Lyktan, 1967
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A rare and visually striking example of Anders Pehrson’s visionary design language, this sculptural "Supertube" fluorescent pendant was first introduced in 1967 by Sweden’s Ateljé Ly...
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1970s Swedish Space Age Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
French Art Déco Pendant Light, 1920s - 1930s
By Degué
Located in Schwerin, MV
French pendant lamp from the 1920s - 1940s with an opal glass shade and cable suspension in good original condition - style: Degue, Muller Freres. The ornate glass shade has a beauti...
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Palmette Ceiling Light - Four Levels, 163 Smoked Glasses
By Mazzega
Located in Gaiarine Frazione Francenigo (TV), IT
Palmette ceiling light made by 163 Murano smoked glasses in a gold metal frame. Murano blown glass in a traditional way. Structure in gold colored metal.
Period: 1980's
Dimensions: 5...
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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Art Glass
Nictea Pendant by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Flos
Located in Berlin, DE
The Nictea pendant is composed of two rounded sections, seamlessly connected by carefully integrated metal components that are central to its design. Light gently passes through the ...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
$5,316 / item
Pair Scandinavian Art Deco Theater Pendants Brass Hand-blown Opaline, 1920-1930
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
A pair of wonderful and rare ball pendants from the transition period from Art Nouveau to Art Deco, Scandinavia, 1920-1930. Hand-blown opaline glas sphere globes with beautifuly elab...
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Early 20th Century Scandinavian Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass, Chrome
Atelier Oï Oïphorique Set of Four T Pe Suspension Lamp For Parachilna
By Atelier Oï 1
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Atelier Oï Set Of Four Oïphorique T Pe and T Gr Suspension Lamp For Parachilna
Oïphorique displays an elegant textile diffuser. After turning on the light you awake the soul, it al...
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2010s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Steel
$38,670 Sale Price / set
25% Off
French Art Deco Lustre Glass Ceiling Pendant Chandelier Signed Loys Lucha c 1930
By Loys Lucha
Located in Labrit, Landes
Art Deco chandelier or lustre, French
A very good and attractive polychrome-enamelled plafonnier suspended from Loys Lucha.
Loys Lucha produced many lustres between 1920 and 1935.
H...
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Wall lighting Flower Glass Murano with chrome Structure , Italy 1980s
By Venini
Located in La xara, VC
Exceptional Murano glass floral pendant chandelier attributed to Venini .
Exceptional piece for its design and quality. Piece in good condition. Also available with a wall light, s...
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1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Chrome
$650 Sale Price
44% Off
Jean Noverdy French Art Deco Wrought-Iron Pendant Chandelier, 1920
By Jean Noverdy
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
Large French Art Deco Chandelier by Jean Noverdy (Dijon), France. This stunning French Art Deco chandelier, designed by the celebrated artist Jean Noverdy in the 1920s, exemplifies t...
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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Wrought Iron
STAR30 Rock Crystal Chandeliers by Phoenix
Located in New York, NY
Pair of finely carved star form rock crystal chandeliers with polished brass finish frames. Created by Phoenix Gallery, NYC.
Height adjustable.
Each fixture has installed 2 candelab...
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21st Century and Contemporary Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Rock Crystal
$37,800 / set
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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