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Chandeliers and Pendants For Sale
Style: Scandinavian Modern
Style: Louis Philippe
A pair of pendants by Erik Wärnå
By Erik Wärnå
Located in Long Island City, NY
A pair of lighting pendants designed by Erik Wärnå for Kemp & Lauritzen. Model "Nordlys". Denmark , Circa 1960th.
Pressured glass on brass hardware with single Edison type sockets. ...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Glass
Important Paavo Tynell Chandelier Model 9062 in Perfortated Brass, Taito 1950s
By Paavo Tynell, Taito
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
Materials
Brass, Metal
Brass Böhlmarks Chandelier Supporting Large Opal Glass Tulip Vases Sweden 1940s
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
Eye-catching brass chandelier with bent arms carrying large tulip shaped vases. The vases are made of opal glass and all five in good condition. Each vase is 20cm / 7,9 Inches in hei...
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1940s European Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Opal, Brass, Copper
Wooden Double Moon Pendant Lamp
Located in München, DE
Exceptionally beautiful double moon pendant lamp from the 1960s.
The material fits into any room and creates a special atmosphere.
It creates a cozy ...
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1960s German Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Pine
Danish Modern Tiered White Pendant Lights by Knud Christensen, 1970s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Very similar to Hans Agne Jakobsson's and Carl Thore's lamp configurations these white tiered hanging lamps were designed by danish architect Knud Christensen in the late 1970s. Depe...
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1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum
Model 3024 Pendant, Paavo Tynell, Taito Oy, 1930/1940s
By Paavo Tynell, Taito Oy
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Model 3024 Pendant, designed by Paavo Tynell, manufactured by Taito Oy, 1930/1940s. Brass frame with opaline glass shades. Good vintage condition, minor patina consistent with age an...
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1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Three Arm Solid Pine Chandelier by Luxus Sweden, 1960s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Swedish lighting manufacturer, Luxus gave form to some of the now iconic models that define the “Swedish mid-century style”. This solid pine wood, three-light chandelier was create...
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Fabric, Plastic, Pine
'Pan 190' Pendant Lamp Bronze by Bent Karlby for Lyfa
By Bent Karlby, Lyfa
Located in Paris, IDF
Pendant lamp PAN / 190 by Lyfa
Pendant lamp Pan signed by Bent Karlby for Lyfa
Polished aluminum, finish: bronze
D.190 mm H.320 mm
Textile wire (white) 300cm
Bulb: E27 max 60W (120-230V)
PAN is a visually striking piece designed by Bent Karlby in 1970, combining light and art. Crafted from 12 polished aluminium pipes, the iconic pendant elegantly illuminates its glossy exteriors and provides comfortable downlight and subtle ambient lighting through its open top.
The PAN series exemplifies Karlby's talent for creating timeless designs. Originally influenced by the Pop Art trend of the 1970s, early PAN lamps...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Bronze
Swedish Modern Chandelier by Hans Bergström
Located in Karlstad, SE
Hans Bergström Chandelier for Ateljé Lyktan – 1940s
Elegant 1940s ceiling lamp designed by Hans Bergström for Ateljé Lyktan. Crafted in elm wood and brass, featuring a sculptural cen...
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20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Swedish Designer, Chandelier, Brass, Fabric, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
An adjustable brass and off-white fabric chandelier designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 35” H x 23” Diameter
Dimensions of Canopy: 3.6“ H x 4.4” Diameter
Stem length: 14” H (adjustable, includes brass partitioner...
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1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Cream Textured Glass and Brass Pendants, Sweden 1940s to 1950s
Located in NUEMBRECHT, NRW
This elegant minimalist pendant was designed and manufactured in Sweden in the 1940s to 1950s.
The light features a round cream colored crackle glass textured lampshade and brass h...
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Konsthantverk Pendant Stoby Oxide D30 Opal Glass Ceiling Lamp
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Ceiling lamp model Stoby designed by Konsthantverk and manufactured by themselves.
A true Art Nouveau classic in white matte opal glass and oxidized brass.
Comes in a number of di...
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2010s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Swedish Designer, Chandelier, Brass, Glass, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and white opaline glass chandelier designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1950s.
Heavy oxidation present throughout brass.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 26.75” H x 25” Diameter...
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Cacoon ceiling lamp by Hans Bergström for Ateljé Lyktan, Sweden, 1960s
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
Rare ceiling light designed by Hans Bergström for Ateljé Lyktan in the south of Sweden during the middle of the 20th century.
Gives of a soft light.
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Swedish Grace Ceiling Light, Simon Gate, Orrefors, Sweden, 1920s
By Orrefors, Simon Gate
Located in Stockholm, SE
Beautiful flush mount ceiling light by Simon Gate, in a Swedish Grace design. Blue colored frosted glass with a glass bell hanging from the bottom. Lovely brass decorative details.
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1920s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Round Arrow decorated Outdoor Pendant
Located in New York, NY
Charming Vintage Swedish outdoor metal pendant with arrow ornament in green. One light source in the middle of the circle with a vintage decorated socket. Age appropriate wear with s...
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Hand Crafted Solitaire 02 Harlequin Pendant, Ø60cm/23.6in
By Naomi Paul
Located in London, London
Solitaire is our acrobat, artfully pairing balance with symmetry, evolving from a single Solitaire 01 to triple tiered Solitaire 03. Each variation creates a stunning focal point for...
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21st Century and Contemporary British Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Paavo Tynell Brass Table Lamp model 5066 for Taito Oy, 1940s
By Taito Oy, Paavo Tynell
Located in Stockholm, SE
Paavo Tynell table lamp in brass with perforated shade. Manufactured by Taito Oy, Finland, circa 1940s.
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1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Swedish Designer, Pendant Light, Brass, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass pendant light designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1950s.
Dimensions of canopy (inches): n/a
Socket takes standard E-26 bulb. 1 socket.There is no maximum wattage stated on t...
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Large ceiling light by Paavo Tynell for Taito Oy, Model 1925.
By Taito Oy, Paavo Tynell
Located in Long Island City, NY
Rare and large ceiling light designed by Paavo Tynell for Taito Oy, Model 1925. Circa 1940th.
Horizontal metal bar on brass hanging and large opaline glass bawl shade. Original dark ...
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1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Carolin Pendant Lamp by Hans Agne Jakobsson
Located in München, DE
Wonderful and very rare Swedish pendant lamp from the 1960s.
The lamp with the floating shade is a real asset and an absolute favorite for every h...
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
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
Poul Henningsen PH 3½-3 Pale Rose Glass Pendant for Louis Poulsen
Located in Glendale, CA
Poul Henningsen PH 3½-3 Pale Rose Glass Pendant for Louis Poulsen
The PH 3½-3 Glass Pendant is one of many advanced projects undertaken by Poul Henningsen in the development of his ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Scandinavian mid-century chandelier, cone shaped shades, Sweden, 1950s
Located in Forserum, SE
A beautiful Scandinavian mid-century chandelier, crafted from brass with teak details and featuring five sculptural, cone-shaped shades made of opal glass. The fixture is suspended f...
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Sisal and Walnut Pendant Lamp from Temde
Located in München, DE
Exceptionally beautiful pendant light from the 1960s.
The design is very unusual.
The shape and the materials create a warm and very pleasant light.
Condition:
Very good vintage co...
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1960s German Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Raffia, Plastic, Walnut
Hans-Agne Jakobsson Designed "Frants" Ceiling Lamp
Located in New York, NY
Hans-Agne Jakobsson designed "Frants" ceiling lamp. Brass frame with textile lashes. Made in the mid-1960's. Diameter approximately 15 inches.
Hans-Agne Jakobsson (1919–2009) was a ...
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Organic Modern Cypress 33" Chandelier Pendant
Located in Beaverton, OR
Limited-Edition Mid-Century Modern Cypress Veneer Pendant Light: A Natural Masterpiece
Bring the beauty of nature indoors with this stunning, limited-edition mid-century modern cypr...
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2010s American Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Wood, Bentwood, Cypress
Rare Brass Pendant by Böhlmarks, Sweden, 1940s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Very rare model, solid perforated brass. Attributed to Harald Notini. Produced by Böhlmarks, Sweden, 1940s.
Width: 135 cm. Height is adjustable after your wishes.
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1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Hans Agne Jakobsson Silk fringe & brass pendant model T607, circa 1960.
Located in Hägersten-Liljeholmen, Stockholms län
Rare Hans Agne Jakobsson Fringe light made with silk with a brass core. A plexiglass is used on the top of the lamp to reflect the light. This model is one of the iconic model from t...
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1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Poul Henningsen 'PH 4½-4' Glass Pendant for Louis Poulsen
Located in Tilburg, NL
Poul Henningsen 'PH 4½-4' glass pendant for Louis Poulsen.
Poul Henningsen designed the three-shade system back in 1925-1926. The first lights using the system were designed by PH in cooperation with Louis Poulsen for an exhibition in Paris. This partnership continued up until his death in 1967. Throughout his life, PH sought to create glare-free light, direct light where it was most needed, and create soft shadows, using incandescent bulbs as a light source.
The PH 4½-4 Glass Pendant is a member of the three-shade family which numbers 30 lights today, including three for outdoor use. Thus PH did not just design a light, but an entire system – around a thousand different models have been produced over the years. This wide selection consisted of table, floor and wall lamps, as well as a number of different chandeliers...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Chrome
Vintage Scandinavian five arm chandelier, brass and glass, Sweden, 1930s
Located in Forserum, SE
A beautiful vintage chandelier crafted from brass, featuring five curved arms that hold bell-shaped glass shades. The arms are anchored by a decorative solid brass crown, with each a...
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1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Hans Bergström for Ateljé Lyktan Chandeliers in Brass and Frosted Glass
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Hans Bergström for Ateljé Lyktan, chandeliers, model ‘127’, brass, glass, Sweden, 1950s
Designed by renowned Swedish architect and designer Hans Bergström during the 1950s for Atelj...
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Sisal and Walnut Pendant Lamp by Temde
Located in München, DE
Exceptionally beautiful and large pendant lamp from the 1960s.
The design was very unusual.
The shape and the materials create a warm and very pleasant light.
Condition:
Very good ...
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1960s German Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Raffia, Plastic, Walnut
Ceiling Lamp Chandelier with Green Grasses by Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors
Located in Vienna, AT
Chandelier designed by Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors Glassworks. Ceiling lamp with hardwood suspension, six shades of olive green glass and inner glass of clear, double-corrugated glas...
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Sabina Grubbeson Small Kavaljer Black Ceiling Lamp by Konsthantverk
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Ceiling lamp model 3400-12 KAVALJER designed by Sabina Grubbeson and manufactured by Konsthantverk.
The production of lamps, wall lights and floor lamps are manufactured using cra...
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2010s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Flower Pots by Verner Panton for Louis Poulsen, 1970
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Wonderful 1970s flower pot hanging lights by Verner Panton for Louis Poulsen, three orange, white & blue enameled pieces with matching colored cords on a single canopy, heights are f...
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1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Paavo Tynell 3-Arm Ceiling Lamp in Brass and Opaline Glass, 1940s
By Paavo Tynell, Idman Oy
Located in Prague, New Town
Rare 3-arm cascade ceiling lamp, designed by Paavo Tynell. Produced by Idman in the 1940s. Made from brass, opaline glass shades (each measuring 29 cm (11.42 in) in height and 13 cm ...
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1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Swedish Designer, Chandelier, Brass, Wood, Fabric, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass, fabric and wood chandelier designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 23.5” H x 22” Diameter
Dimensions of Canopy: 2.25” H x 3.875” diameter
...
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1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Vintage Danish Modern Tiered Pendant Lamp in Brass by Lyskær Belysning, 1970s
By Lyskjaer Belysning
Located in Esbjerg, DK
- Tiered spacey hanging ceiling light
- Designed and manufactured by Lyskær Belysning in Denmark during the 1970s . Model number 705
- Reminiscent to the Trava series by Carl Thore ...
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1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum
Large Brass Chandelier by Hans Bergström, Ateljé Lyktan
Located in Vienna, AT
Brass frame with eight arms fitted each with an E27 socket, wooden middle part/cover with brass leaves. Silk shades. Designed in the 1940s by Hans Bergström for Atelje Lyktan. New el...
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1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Opal and teak ceiling pendants by Uno & Östen Kristiansson, Luxus Vittsjö Sweden
Located in Hägersten, SE
Ceiling pendant model "Droppen" designed by Uno & Östen Kristiansson. Produced in Sweden by Luxus during the 1950s. Made from long drop shaped opal glass shades with teak fittings. V...
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Opaline Glass
Lisa Johansson-Pape & Gunilla Jung Glass and Wooden slat Pendant, 1940/1950s
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Finnish glass and wood slat shade -pendant, designed by Gunilla Jung & Lisa Johansson-Pape, 1940/1950s. Brass frame. The glass has a toffee brown color. Jung has designed the glass p...
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1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
A pair of pendants by Paavo Tynell
By Idman Oy, Paavo Tynell
Located in Long Island City, NY
A pair of pendants designed by Paavo Tynell, produced by Idman Oy, Finland, circa 1950. Perforated metal shade, polished brass stem with brass wire decorations. Diameter 10" ; Drop 4...
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1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Hand Crafted Monika Pendant, Ø80cm/31.5in
By Naomi Paul
Located in London, London
OMI collection are statement pendants, GLÜCK, SONNE and MONIKA. This is the original Naomi Paul lighting collection, launched in 2011.
A diffused atmospheric light. In its largest si...
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21st Century and Contemporary British Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
12 arms chandelier by Erik Hoglund for Boda.
By Boda, Erik Höglund
Located in Long Island City, NY
12 arms chandelier by Erik Hoglund for Boda. Hand blown glass and rough iron. Circa mid 20th century.
Electrification available upon request. Dimensions: H 40″ D 21.5″.
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1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Blown Glass
Poul Henningsen PH 5 Pendant for Louis Poulsen in Green
Located in Glendale, CA
Poul Henningsen 'PH 5' Pendant in Hues of Green for Louis Poulsen.
Poul Henningsen introduced his iconic 'PH 5' pendant light in 1958. Today, the 'PH 5' remains the bestselling des...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum
Pair of yellow Topan VP6 Pendants by Verner Panton Denmark
Located in Vienna, AT
A pair of yellow enamelledTopan VP6 Disco ball hanging pendant lamps designed by Verner Panton for Louis Poulsen. They are in very good original vintage condition and full working or...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Midcentury Scandinavian Pendant Lamp by Hans Bergström, Sweden, 1950s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Stunning pendant light by Hans Bergström, in a voluminous cage design. Lacquered white with decor of appliquéd brass swallows and garden birds. Light so...
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Yki Nummi Large 'Lokki' Pendant for Innolux Oy
Located in Glendale, CA
Yki Nummi large 'Lokki' pendant for Innolux Oy, Finland.
Designed in 1960, Nummi's innovative 'Lokki' is one of the best-known Finnish design classics. The name Lokki comes from ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Finnish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Poul Henningsen PH 5 Pendant for Louis Poulsen in Hues of Blue
Located in Glendale, CA
Poul Henningsen PH 5 Pendant for Louis Poulsen in Hues of Blue
Poul Henningsen introduced his iconic 'PH 5' pendant light in 1958. Six decades later, the 'PH 5' remains the bestsell...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
Scandinavian 6 Light Chandelier in Teak Wood with Granulated Perspex shades
Located in London, GB
We have reduced the price to sell, due to increased costs of selling on this platform we are closing our storefront on 1st Dibs at the end of Feb 2025
This is a more unique example ...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Acrylic, Teak
Danish Modern Mirror Chrome Pendant Lamps by Frank Bentler, 1970s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A rare set of mirror chrome-plated hanging pendant lights designed by Frank Bentler for his own company Bentler Belysning in Denmark during the late 1960s or early 70s. These ceiling...
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1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Large pendant by Paavo Tynell for Idman
By Paavo Tynell, Idman Oy
Located in Long Island City, NY
Large lighting pendant designed by Paavo Tynell for Idman, Finland, circa 1950th. Opaline glass shade with perforated brass plate and brass wire decor. Marked "Idman".
Newly rewired ...
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1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Glass
'Skyline' Brass Chandelier by Folkform for Örsjö
Located in Glendale, CA
'Skyline' Brass Chandelier by Folkform for Örsjö.
Executed in raw unlacquered brass which will acquire a beautiful natural patina over time. Inspir...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Konsthantverk Pendant Stoby Oxide D40 Opal Glass Ceiling Lamp
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Ceiling lamp model Stoby designed by Konsthantverk and manufactured by themselves.
A true Art Nouveau classic in white matte opal glass and oxidized brass.
Comes in a number of different sizes.
The production of lamps, wall lights and floor lamps are manufactured using craftsman’s techniques with the same materials and techniques as the first models.
Materials and color:
Oxidized brass/Mat opalglass
Dimensions:
D 15.74 in x H 22.44 in
D 40 cm x H 57 cm
Available in different sizes.
Technical details:
Max 60 W E27
Mounting: hook mounted
Connection: Swedish plug, terminal in canopy
The lamps are wired with standard European wiring.
Not UL listed.
Indoor use and dry locations only.
This lamp is wired for Europe, if used in US or any other country the client will need to convert it.
Konsthantverk means “Art” and ‘Craftsmanship’, this Swedish company has been manufacturing lamps for nearly one hundred years. They do all the process: milled, drilled, formed and finished. For several years they ran through its own glassworks in Småland for the manufacture of his lamps glass.
They have an entire collection for consumers, but they also produce special products as street lighting on Biblioteksgatan in Stockholm or the ceiling lighting at the Kennedy Center...
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2010s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Large Vilhelm Lauritzen VL45 'Radiohus' Pendant in Pale Rose for Louis Poulsen
Located in Glendale, CA
Large Vilhelm Lauritzen VL45 'Radiohus' pendant in pale rose for Louis Poulsen.
Originally designed in the 1930s by Vilhelm Lauritzen in partnership with Louis Poulsen for the const...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass
Symfoni Pendant Light by Preben Dahl for Hans Følsgaard, 1960
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Wonderful geometric pendant light by Preben Dahl for Hans Følsgaard, 1960, made of interlocking, enameled metal rhomboid shapes in square two tone colored bands. Overall drop can be ...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Chandelier by Uno & Östen Kristiansson for Luxus, 1960s
Located in Stockholm, Stockholms län
Large chandelier designed by Uno & Östen Kristiansson for their own company Luxus in Sweden during the 1960s. Solid oak structure with large acrylic diffusers. Adjustable height according to preference. 8 lampshades...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Acrylic, Oak
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.