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Chandeliers and Pendants For Sale
Style: Art Deco
Style: Organic Modern
If Suspension Lamp by Jérôme Pereira
Located in Geneve, CH
If Suspension Lamp by Jérôme Pereira
Unique Piece
Dimensions: D 100 x W 80 x H 180 cm
Materials: Oak, blown glass.
All our lamps can be wired according to each country. If sold to t...
Category
2010s French Organic Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Glass, Oak
Icarus Suspension Lamp by Jérôme Pereira
Located in Geneve, CH
Icarus Suspension Lamp by Jérôme Pereira
Unique Piece
Dimensions: D 70 x W 60 x H 180 cm
Materials: Oak tree, blown glass
All our lamps can be wired according to each country. If so...
Category
2010s French Organic Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Glass, Oak
Messenger III Suspension Lamp by Jérôme Pereira
Located in Geneve, CH
Messenger III Suspension Lamp by Jérôme Pereira
Dimensions: D 50 x W 200 x H 300 cm (Adjustable height)
Materials: Plane tree, ash, blown glass.
All our lamps can be wired according...
Category
2010s French Organic Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Ash, Wood, Glass
SY-02 Suspension Lamp by Jérôme Pereira
Located in Geneve, CH
SY-02 Suspension Lamp by Jérôme Pereira
Dimensions: D 40 x W 250 x H 120 cm
Materials: Ash tree, blown glass
All our lamps can be wired according to each country. If sold to the US...
Category
2010s French Organic Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Glass, Ash
Contemporary Pendant Lamp 'Suprematic Three CS5' by NOOM
Located in Paris, FR
Lamp Suprematic Three CS1 - one of the lamps from the "Suprematic" collection.
The collection inspired by the geometric works of the great Suprematist Kazimir Malevich. Suprematism i...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Ukrainian Organic Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass, Steel
Genesis Coffee Table and Suspension Lamp by Jérôme Pereira
Located in Geneve, CH
Genesis Coffee Table and Suspension Lamp by Jérôme Pereira
Dimensions: D 50 x W 130 x H 40 cm
Materials: Oak, plane tree, blown glass, volcanic stone.
All our lamps can be wired ac...
Category
2010s French Organic Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Stone
Contemporary Pendant Lamp 'Suprematic Two CS5' by NOOM
Located in Paris, FR
Lamp Suprematic Two CS5, one of the lamps from the "Suprematic" collection.
The collection inspired by the geometric works of the great Suprematist Kazimir Malevich. Suprematism is a...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Ukrainian Organic Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass, Steel
Set of Three Pendants Lamp 'EL Lamps CS3' by Noom, Stainless Steel
Located in Paris, FR
Brand: NOOM
Designer: Kateryna Sokolova
Materials: Brass
Dimensions:
S lamp - H 15 cm x W 15 cm x D 15 cm
M lamp - H 24 cm x W 15 cm x D 15 cm
L lamp - H 33 cm x W 15 cm x D 15 cm
...
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21st Century and Contemporary Ukrainian Organic Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Largest Pair of Art Deco Style Bronze and Glass Holophane Style Pendant Lights
By Holophane
Located in Lisse, NL
Extra large size and great shape pair of identical pendants / light fixtures.
If you are looking for a pair of beautiful and truly stylish pendants for a Midcentury, for an Art Deco...
Category
Mid-20th Century European Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Contemporary Pendant Lamp 'Suprematic Two CS1' by NOOM, Green Shades
Located in Paris, FR
Lamp Suprematic Two CS1 - one of the lamps from the "Suprematic" collection.
Collection inspired by the geometric works of the great Suprematist Kazimir Malevich. Suprematism is a mo...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Ukrainian Organic Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Copper, Steel
Set of Three 'Suprematic' Pendant Lamps by NOOM, CS1 Finishes
Located in Paris, FR
Suprematic lighting collection inspired by the geometric works of the great Suprematist Kazimir Malevich.
Suprematism is a modernist movement in the art of the early twentieth centu...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Ukrainian Organic Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Steel, Copper
Contemporary Pendant Lamp 'Suprematic One CS5' by NOOM
Located in Paris, FR
Lamp Suprematic One CS5, one of the lamps from the "Suprematic" collection.
The collection inspired by the geometric works of the great Suprematist Kazimir Malevich. Suprematism is a...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Ukrainian Organic Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Steel, Brass
Contemporary Pendant Lamp 'Suprematic Three CS1' by NOOM, Green Shades
Located in Paris, FR
Lamp Suprematic three CS1 - one of the lamps from the "Suprematic" collection.
Collection inspired by the geometric works of the great Suprematist Kazimir Malevich. Suprematism is a ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Ukrainian Organic Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Copper, Steel
Contemporary Pendant Lamp 'Suprematic One CS1' by NOOM, Green shades
Located in Paris, FR
Lamp Suprematic One CS1 - one of the lamps from the "Suprematic" collection.
Collection inspired by the geometric works of the great Suprematist Kazimir Malevich. Suprematism is a mo...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Ukrainian Organic Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Copper, Steel
Contemporary Pendant 'EL Lamp Horizontal CS2' by NOOM, Copper
Located in Paris, FR
Brand: NOOM
Designer: Kateryna Sokolova
Materials: Copper / Brass / Stainless steel
Dimensions: H 32 cm x W 115 cm x D 15 cm
Electrification: EU version: 3 x LED 10WG9 220 -240V50 H...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Ukrainian Organic Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Copper
Italian Art Deco Alabaster and Brass Chandelier circa 1940 Ten Lights
Located in Milan, IT
Italian Alabaster and Brass chandelier dating from around 1940 with ten lights, antique art Deco Italian chandelier with circular frame, a beautiful brass casting, eight lights on c...
Category
20th Century Italian Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Alabaster, Brass
Vintage Antique Art Deco Church Opaline Glass Pendant Lights, C.1930
Located in London, GB
Beautifully designed pressed opaline glass pendant lamp with brass gallery. c.1930
Moulded opaline glass shade with a satin finish, this shape of lamp were often found in churches a...
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1930s English Art Deco Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Art Deco pendant vienna around 1920s
Located in Wien, AT
Art Deco pendant vienna around 1920s
Brass polished and stove enameled
Original antique glass shades
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1920s Austrian Art Deco Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Antique French Art Deco / Art Nouveau Pendant Floral 1920 Frosted Glass Silver
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
Gorgeous & Timeless! This French Art Deco / Art nouveau pedant light from the 1920s
Amazing pressed glass shade displaying a gorgeous floral Art Nouveau / Art Deco scene.
Looks br...
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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Glass
Pair of Antique French Empire Neoclassical Chandelier w Gilt & Patina Bronze PPU
Located in Coimbra, PT
Spectacular Pair of neoclassical French Empire gilt bronze 6-light chandelier, patina and gold-plated solid bronze and Opaline Globe
Dimensions:
Height 39.38 in. (100 cm)
Diamet...
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20th Century French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Bronze
Art Deco Brass, Bronze and Frosted Glass Five-Light Figural Chandelier, ca. 1920
Located in Barntrup, DE
Art Deco brass, bronze, and frosted glass five-light figural chandelier from ca. 1920, Germany.
This impressive Art Deco chandelier, made of brass and bronze, features five arms, eac...
Category
1920s German Art Deco Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass, Bronze
French Cut Clear Pink Crystal Waterfall Seven-Light Flush Mount Chandelier 1930s
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
A wonderful and rare pure crystal six-tier waterfall flush mount or chandelier, France circa 19130-1939. Chrome mounted, frames covered with large pink faceted crystals surrounded by...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Chrome, Metal
Tom Dixon Minimal Large Blue Copper Pendant Light, Limited Edition
By Tom Dixon
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Tom Dixon minimal industrial blue copper large pendant light, limited edition. In high-reflective blue, copper shade takes on the weightless form of a heli...
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21st Century and Contemporary English Organic Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Acrylic
Art Deco Muller Fréres Lunéville glass bowl, 1930s
Located in Saarburg, RP
Art Deco lamp by Muller Frères Lunéville
The ART DECO ceiling lamp is a remarkable example of early 20th century craftsmanship and style.
The signature "Muller Frères Lunéville" ...
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Art Deco Flush Mount Ceiling Lamp with Porcelain Base, 1940s, Germany
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Art Deco Flush Mount Ceiling Lamp with Porcelain Base, 1940s, Germany
Lampshade is in very good vintage condition.
This lamp works with E27 light bulbs.
Wired and suitable to use ...
Category
1940s German Art Deco Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Porcelain, Glass
Art Deco Opalescent Glass Pendant Light, France circa 1940
Located in Merida, Yucatan
Pendant light manufactured in France circa 1940s.
No signature is present but the style of both the glass and metal work point to Ezan and it is comparable to the works of Petitot,...
Category
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Glass
Art Deco Chandelier Italy ITSO Gio Ponti circa 1920s
By Gio Ponti
Located in Merida, Yucatan
Beautiful chandelier, manufactured in Italy circa 1920 in nickel plated brass and glass.
The figures and materials are charecteristic of Italy's Art Deco Period specifically of the V...
Category
1920s Italian Art Deco Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass, Nickel
French Art Deco Frosted Glass and Chromed Brass Pendant Light by Primaflore
By Verdun
Located in Barntrup, DE
French Art Deco pendant light with a frosted clear glass lamp shade/bowl from the 1930s.
This beautiful clear frosted glass bowl features stylized flower motifs, marked on the edge "...
Category
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass, Chrome
Large Art Deco Stepped Skyscraper Opaline Glass Pendant Lamp, C.1930
Located in London, GB
A beautiful opaline pressed glass pendant lamp with original copper gallery. c.1930
Often referred to as a 'skyscraper' lamp, it has 12 sides with stepped design. The original cop...
Category
1920s English Art Deco Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Copper
Trapezi Five Lights Neutral Shades Contemporary Pendant/Chandelier Brass, Glass
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
The Trapezi contemporary chandelier is inspired by the idea of a Circus Trapeze artist.
Hand blown glass in a variety of forms and colors is combined with brass bars and hung by L...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Organic Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Art Deco Style Chandelier
By Sofar
Located in Rebais, FR
Art Deco chandelier with nickel finish and glass rods.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Early 20th Century Art Deco Milk Glass Pole Pendant
Located in Canton, MA
Early 20th century art deco milk glass pole pendant. Brass pole pendant with a dark antique brass finish. Milk glass art deco skyscraper shade. Glass in very good condition. Fixture ...
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Timeless & Near Mint White & Black Antique Alabaster Pendant Chandelier 1920
Located in Lisse, NL
Superb condition and timeless design alabaster chandelier.
Thanks to its good size, its superb condition and its timeless design this three light alabaster chandelier too is bound t...
Category
Early 20th Century European Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Alabaster, Metal, Brass, Bronze, Wire
Art Deco Bronze Chandelier in Modernism's style.
By Sofar
Located in Rebais, FR
Art Deco chandelier in Modernism's style.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Bronze
Customizable Pendant Lamp TRN A1, Brass Rod, Black Ceramic
By Pani Jurek
Located in Paris, FR
TRN A1 Pendant lamp / ceiling lamp / chandelier
Designer: Pani Jurek
Dimensions: H 17.5 x 15 x 5 cm
Model shown: Black
Bulb (not included): E27/E26, compatibl...
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21st Century and Contemporary Polish Organic Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Customizable Pendant Lamp TRN D1, Brass Rod, Green Ceramic
By Pani Jurek
Located in Paris, FR
TRN D1 Pendant lamp / ceiling lamp / chandelier
Signed by Pani Jurek
Dimensions: H37.5 x 35 x 5 cm
Model Shown: Green
Bulb (not included): E27/E26, compatible with US electric sy...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Polish Organic Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Limpid Light L Smoke Standard , Pendant Light, Hand Blown Glass, Europe
By Vantot
Located in Breda, Noord-Brabant
To order the Full-swing version please check our storefront.
Our limpid light size L in shade “Smoke” is a pendant light, decorative light, made in Europe.
The Limpid Lights collection, a series of lighting objects that incorporate movement as a key element of its design.
By moving the light source away from, or closer to the lighting object, the intensity of the light can be adapted. This caused by the hand-blown glass shades that can be used to soften the light and create a more intimate ambiance.
Dimensions:
200 x 200 x 600 mm (l x w x h)
Full swing
1 box = 415 x 290 x 785 mm gross weight 6.5 kg
Net weight 5.5 kg
Standard
1 box = 415 x 290 x 785 mm gross weight 5.6 kg
Net weight 4.6 kg
Materials:
Shade in glass (The glass is mouth-blown and therefore can contain air bubbles).
Adjustable suspension in steel and brass. Non-adjustable suspension in steel.
Finish:
Clear glass smoked glass...
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21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Smoked Glass
Art Deco Chandelier hanging lamp bronze lamp alabaster bowl, 1920s
Located in Saarburg, RP
Art Deco chandeliers bronze lamp alabaster bowl, 1920s
This original pendant lamp impresses with its design. The lamp provides a very pleasant light. This ceiling lamp is an absolut...
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Alabaster, Bronze
Bespoke Italian Oval Black and Pink Crystal Murano Glass Brass Egg Pendant Light
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary orientalist style custom lantern chandelier, of a modern Venetian geometric series with 4 shapes as per images, entirely custom made in I...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Organic Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Handwoven Rattan Medium George Light Screen, Mexico City, León León Design
Located in Mexico City, Delegación Cuauhtémoc
This handwoven rattan medium George light screen is a unique creation by León León design from Mexico City.
The screen features a solid powder-coated...
Category
2010s Mexican Organic Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Rattan
Contemporary Pendant Lamp 'Alley' by AGO 'Small-White'
By AGO Lighting
Located in Paris, FR
Alley pendant lamp by AGO Lighting
UL Listed
Painted aluminum, white opal glass
LED G9 110-240V (not included)
Available colors:
Charcoal, white, grey, burgundy, green
Dimensions:
15,8 x 34 cm (Large)
11 x 24 cm (Small)
AGO is a Korean design studio specialized in lighting. AGO is based in the area of central Seoul named Euljiro which has been at the heart of Korean industry. Many small factories and workshops remain and it is where AGO started, collaborating with the skilled craftsmen and makers of the area. AGO develops lightings collections in collaboration with contemporary design studio like Bymars, Word or Big-Game for example. Each project is a constant search of the perfect balance between beauty and function with light.
ALLEY is a simple versatile modern lamp. Soft shine from the glass globes will light up above the table to bring cozy ambience. ALLEY comes with two different sizes in various orientations; pendant lamp, wall lamp, tilted table lamp...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Organic Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum
Contemporary Pendant Lamp 'Alley' by AGO 'Large - Charcoal'
By AGO Lighting
Located in Paris, FR
Alley pendant lamp by AGO Lighting
UL Listed
Painted aluminum, white opal glass
LED G9 110-240V (not included)
Available colors:
Charcoal, white, grey, burgundy, green
Dimensions:
15.8 x 34 cm (Large)
11 x 24 cm (Small)
AGO is a Korean design studio specialized in lighting. AGO is based in the area of central Seoul named Euljiro which has been at the heart of Korean industry. Many small factories and workshops remain and it is where AGO started, collaborating with the skilled craftsmen and makers of the area. AGO develops lightings collections in collaboration with contemporary design studio like Bymars, Word or Big-Game for example. Each project is a constant search of the perfect balance between beauty and function with light.
ALLEY is a simple versatile modern lamp. Soft shine from the glass globes will light up above the table to bring cozy ambience. ALLEY comes with two different sizes in various orientations; pendant lamp, wall lamp, tilted table lamp...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Organic Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum
Contemporary Track Lights 'Cirkus' by AGO Rail + 3 grey spotlights
By AGO Lighting
Located in Paris, FR
Cirkus track lights by AGO Lighting
Coated ABS, aluminum
UL Listed
LED GU10 110-240V (not included)
Four colors available: Charcoal, grey, green, terrac...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Organic Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum
Contemporary Chandelier 'Cirkus' by AGO 'Large - Charcoal' (in stock)
By AGO Lighting
Located in Paris, FR
Cirkus chandelier by AGO Lighting
Coated ABS, aluminum
UL Listed
LED GU10 110-240V (not included)
Two sizes available: 4 pairs of lamps / 6 pairs o...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Organic Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum
Contemporary Track Lights 'Cirkus' by AGO, Rail + 3 terracotta
By AGO Lighting
Located in Paris, FR
Cirkus track lights by AGO Lighting
Coated ABS, aluminum
UL Listed
LED GU10 110-240V (not included)
Four colors available: Charcoal, grey, green, terrac...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Organic Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum
Contemporary Modern Crystal Black and Alabaster Murano Glass Brass Pendant Light
Located in New York, NY
Price is per individual item - Fun and elegant Italian pendant chandelier, entirely handcrafted, of organic modern design consisting of a succession of elements: black opaline glass ...
Category
2010s Italian Organic Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Gold, Brass
Art Deco Jefferson 'Moonstone' Milk Glass Plafonnier Light Pendant, C.1930
Located in London, GB
A beautiful pressed glass 'Moonstone' bowl plaffonier light. c.1930
Heavy duty pressed milk glass of fluted design, supported by integral hooks and ceiling plate. Chains could be ...
Category
Early 20th Century English Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Huge Art Deco Pendant Lamp for Napako, Czech Republic - 1935
By Napako
Located in Berlin, DE
H 145 cm W 75 cm D 75 cm
Material: Chrome-plated sheet brass, frosted glass, 3 x E 27 sockets at the bottom, 5 x E 27 sockets at the top
Condition: good original condition
Special...
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1930s Czech Art Deco Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
1930's Five Light Art Deco Chandelier
Located in Canton, MA
1930’s Five Light Art Deco Chandelier. Brass with an aged patina. Glass piece in stem. Frilly frosted glass shades with etched grape pattern. American, C. 1930
Condition: Aged brass...
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Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Tulip 520 Pendant by Wende Reid - Organic, Minimal, Artisanal
By Wende Reid
Located in Paddington, NSW
Artisanal Tulip 520 Pendant is custom made to order Inspired by nature, this original sculptural, signature hand-stitched Italian linen pendant lamp is a refined example of 21st ce...
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21st Century and Contemporary Australian Organic Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Copper, Brass
Good Size & Perfectly Balanced Art Deco White & Black Alabaster Pendant Light
Located in Lisse, NL
Beautiful and ideal size, 15.9 inches in diameter antique alabaster light fixture.
Thanks to its timeless design this alabaster chandelier from the European Art Deco era is one of t...
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Alabaster, Metal, Brass, Wire
Art Deco Chandelier by Hettier & Vincent wrought iron, 1930s
Located in Saarburg, RP
ART DECO lamp Hettier & Vincent wrought iron chandelier 1930s
The Hettier & Vincent ART DECO ceiling lamp is a fascinating example of the masterful craftsmanship and exquisite desig...
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Elegant Six Arms Amber Chandelier by Venini, Italy 1930.
Located in Brussels, BE
Six arms Venini chandelier, amber color.
Category
1930s Italian Art Deco Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Alice Pendant Hanging Fixture Handblown Glass Cubes in Solid Brass, Matte Black
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Alice collection is inspired by brutalist modular architecture. The textured hand blown glass cubes are sandblasted to create a soft glow and stacked together to diffuse light in...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
French Art Deco Alabaster Pendant Chandelier, 1920s
By G. Fabre
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
French Art Deco alabaster pendant chandelier, France, 1920s. Carved alabaster shade. Bronze (canopy and hidden-holes) and brass (chains) fixture. Goat's head hidden-holes. Old alabas...
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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Alabaster, Brass, Bronze
Art Deco Chandelier Hanging Lamp with rose décor, 1930s
Located in Saarburg, RP
Art Deco chandelier with rose décor
This stunning Art Deco chandelier from the 1930s is an outstanding example of the elegance and sophistication of the Art Deco style. With its com...
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Nickel
Art Deco Chandelier
By Sofar
Located in Rebais, FR
Art Deco chandelier with nickel finish.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Art Deco 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
Antique, Vintage and Contemporary Chandeliers and Pendant Lights
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 and vintage 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 (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), 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.
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 whimsical — like the work of Beau & Bien’s Sylvie Maréchal, frequently inspired by her dreams — 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.
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