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Chandeliers and Pendants For Sale
Italian Art Deco Chandelier by Barovier & Toso Murano Pulegoso Glass, 1940s
Located in Palermo, PA
Discover a magnificent Italian Art Deco chandelier made of Pulegoso Murano glass by the prestigious Barovier & Toso in 1940. The light that passes through this type of glass generate...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal, Brass

Original May Company Wilshire Streamline Stainless Pendant Ceiling Lamp
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Streamlined Aluminum Ceiling Lamp from the Historic May Company Wilshire. This sleek, mid-century aluminum ceiling fixture features its original frosted glass shade, topped with a po...
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1940s American Art Deco Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Aluminum, Stainless Steel

Gino Sarfatti Lamp Model 2109/24/14 Black Structure for Astep
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Model 2109 Design by Gino Sarfatti The Le Sfere chandelier is composed of a circular array of blown opaline glass spheres. Each sphere is held in place by a large black or Champagne ...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Aluminum

Vintage Italian Wrought Iron Chandelier.
Located in New York, NY
An Italian nine-arm wrought iron chandeliers. Sold individually. Measurements: Drop: 36" Diameter: 49".
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1920s Italian Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Wrought Iron

Vintage Inspired Handcrafted Fluted Farmhouse Porcelain Pendant Light
Located in Sharon, CT
Classic, elegant, with a perfectly imperfect touch. We just love our new porcelain Parasol Fluted Pendants. Inspired by a vintage pie cover, we designed th...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Bohemian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Swan French Brass Empire Chandelier Lustre Lamp Antique Gold
Located in Berlin, DE
Introducing a stunning Brass Baroque Empire Chandelier, reminiscent of the classical style of the Empire era. This is a new reproduction, and several are available, ensuring you can bring this classic beauty to your space. Measuring a total height of 140 cm, with a height of 90 cm without the chain, and a diameter of 73 cm, this chandelier weighs approximately 18 kg. With 8-light bulb sockets (E14 base), this chandelier offers a radiant glow, making it a striking centerpiece in any space. Its wiring is compatible with the USA, ensuring easy installation and convenience. Experience the beauty of this chandelier with confidence, as it features new electricity and a new cable, ready to hang and enchant your surroundings. The total length of the chandelier is variable, providing flexibility to suit your specific preferences and room size. Indulge in the grandeur of this Brass Empire Chandelier...
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21st Century and Contemporary German Empire Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass, Wire

Classic Chandelier 5 Arms Clear and Amethyst Murano Glass with Rings Multiforme
Located in Trebaseleghe, IT
Classic chandelier 5 arms clear and amethyst Murano glass with rings by Multiforme. The classic Murano glass chandelier, as it is in the collective imagination. As many other chandel...
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2010s Italian Other Chandeliers and Pendants

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Blown Glass, Art Glass, Murano Glass

Art Nouveau Bronze Iridescent Shades Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
Art Nouveau style chandelier made of bronze with antique patina and five downward facing iridescent shades. This requires five standard Edison style medium base bulbs. Cleaned and re...
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Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Chandeliers and Pendants

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Bronze

VENINI - 1930s Chandelier - Art Deco - MURANO - Made in ITALY
Located in Milano, IT
VENINI - 1930s Murano glass chandelier, composed of a large bowl , 24 curls and the stello composed of spheres plus the glass bowl at the top completely sound and working. It was mad...
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1930s Italian Art Deco Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Murano Glass

Panto White Lamp by Verner Panton
Located in Benalmadena, ES
Beautiful Panto White lamp designed by Verner Panton in 1976 and produced in Denmark in 2000 as a luxury edition that shows Verner Panton's signature inside. A true jewel of design a...
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Early 2000s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Panto White Lamp by Verner Panton
Panto White Lamp by Verner Panton
$955 Sale Price
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Chandelier by Kinkeldey, circa 1960s
Located in Wien, AT
Chandelier by Kinkeldey, circa 1960s Original condition.
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Pair Fabulous Glass 75 White Petal Chandeliers, Murano
Located in Budapest, HU
Pair chandeliers made by hand blown glass chandelier composed by 75 glass petals (transparent and white “lattimo”) in a chrome frame. Dimensi...
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1990s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Swedish Designer, Pendant Light, Brass, Glass, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and etched yellow glass pendant light designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 25.0"H x 19.9"W x 19.9"D Stem Length (inches): 13.5" Dimensio...
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1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Italian Pink Leaves Palmette Chandelier, Murano
Located in Budapest, HU
Luxury and genuine murano glass chandelier. Handmade in murano. It made by 58 murano pink glasses in a gold metal frame. The chandelier has also a murano glass ball in the end of the...
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1980s Italian Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Charming Murano Chandelier by Valentina Planta
Located in Budapest, HU
Fascinating Murano chandelier. It is composed of 30 star-shaped panes of pure Murano glass. The height is adjustable according to the height of the ceiling. At no extra cost we will ...
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2010s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Handcrafted Farmhouse Fluted Porcelain Pendant With Trumpet Shape
Located in Sharon, CT
Classic, elegant, with a perfectly imperfect touch. On their own they make a statement with their gentle flared bottoms and deep fluting. Hang in multiples for extra oomph. These cas...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Double Pull Brass Pendant Light by Florian Schulz
Located in Rijssen, NL
Fantastic Double Pull pendant light by Florian Schulz, Germany, Europe. Design period: 1970-1979, production period: 2022. Two brass polished unlacquered pendants suspended with the...
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21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Iron Metal & Glass Pendant Light Chandelier Toleware Italy, 1960s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A beautiful midcentury black metal and tole chandelier. The Fixture requires one European E27 / 110 Volt Edison bulb, up to 60 watts. Chandelier part itself is approx. 12 inches high...
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1960s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

French Champagne Yellow Gold Murano Drops Crystal Prisms Chandelier circa 1920
Located in Firenze, Toscana
Housing four lights total. One light in centre top. The three encircling sit on wood posts and crystal bobeches dripping with champagne color Murano drops. Gilt metal with glass flo...
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1920s French Baroque Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal

Original Murano glass chandelier mod. 5561 by Mazzega, Italy, 1960s
Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI
Unique very rare Murano glass chandelier mod. 5561 by AV Mazzega made in Italy in the 1960s. AV Mazzega was founded in 1946 by Angelo Vittorio Mazzega. Mazzega and has worked with ma...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Stunning Large Murano Glass Petals Chandelier Italy, 1980s
Located in Aachen, NRW
A stunning Murano glass petals chandelier in style of Mazzega, Italy, manufactured in the 1980s. The chandelier is composed of many thick textured glass elements attached to a brass...
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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Rigadin Chandelier 5 Arms White Encased Murano Glass Edgar by Multiforme
Located in Trebaseleghe, IT
Edgar chandelier, 5 lights, white encased rigadin Murano glass by Multiforme Edgar Murano glass chandelier is one of those chandeliers in our collections that stands out thanks to i...
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2010s Italian Other Chandeliers and Pendants

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Blown Glass

Small Alta Brass Dome Chandelier by Lawson-Fenning
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Alta brass dome features a spun metal shade with a brass canopy and rod. The shade is available in brass or powdercoated metal finishes. The Lawson-Fenning Collection is desi...
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Black and Brass Radial Chandelier by Lawson-Fenning
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The radial chandelier features six double cone shades that are centered around a spoked pendant. Available in gloss white or matte black powder coat. The Lawson-Fenning Collection i...
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern 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

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Metal

Elegant Murano Smoked Glass Tube Chandelier
Located in Budapest, HU
Italian vintage chandelier in Murano glass and nickel-plated metal structure. The armor polished nickel supports 30 largesmoked glass tubes. Period: Late 20th century Dimensions: 4...
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Late 20th Century Italian Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Michel ZADOUNAISKY (1903 - 1983), Chandelier, France 1950s
Located in PARIS, FR
Wrought iron chandelier by Michel ZADOUNAISKY (1903 - 1983), hammered, with nine arms. Body of volutes and interlaces joined by a central strut with hammered palmettes decoration wit...
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Wrought Iron

Charming Murano Glass Tube Chandelier, 36 Amethyst Glass Tube
Located in Budapest, HU
Italian vintage chandelier in Murano glass and nickel-plated metal structure. The armor polished nickel supports 36 large amethyst glass tubes in a star shape. Period:late XX centur...
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Late 20th Century Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

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Art Glass, Murano Glass

Dia Contemporary LED Chandelier, Config. 3, Solid Brass, Handmade/finished, Art
Located in Torslanda, SE
Dia is a sculptural chandelier inspired by the heterophony of natural sound. Each frame (or melody) is hand-rolled with all joints cleverly concealed within the circular light source...
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2010s Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Geometric Sciolari Chrome Chandelier, 1960s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Chrome Italian chandelier design by Gaetano Sciolari 1960s. Geometric metal chromed structure with 13 lights. The chandelier remains in very good vintage condition with normal patina.
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1960s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Charming Murano Chandelier by Valentina Planta
Located in Budapest, HU
Fascinating Murano chandelier.It is composed of 30 star-shaped panes of pure Murano glass. The height is adjustable according to the height of the ceiling. At no extra cost we will r...
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2010s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

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

Wall and Ceiling Lamp by Gaetano Sciolari, Leola
Located in Neuss, NW
Sculptural wall and ceiling lamp from the 1970s by Gaetano Sciolari for Leola. High-quality metal frame in white with five E27 sockets. Quality Features: very good workmanship high-...
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1970s German Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Large 17.7Ø Art Deco and Perfect Size, Layered Alabaster Ceiling Light / Pendant
Located in Lisse, NL
Rare and very stylish, good condition and warm color alabaster 3-light pendant of great quality and design. This rare Art Deco fixture from the heydays of the European Art Deco era ...
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

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Alabaster, Brass, Bronze

1 of 2 Large Tulipan Glass Flushmount by Kalmar, Austria, 1960s
Located in Aachen, NRW
Wonderful onion-shaped -Tulipan glass chandelier. 30 hand-blown glasses suspended on a white painted metal frame. Best of design from the 1960s by Kalmar, Austria. High quality of th...
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1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Murano Glass

Florian Schulz Large Vintage Brass Counterweight Pendant Light, 1970s
Located in Morazzone, Varese
Beautiful original vintage pendant light in patinated brass with heavy side counterweight to adjust the height. Model Duos in large diameter with brass roller to adjust the height. M...
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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

One-of-Kind Murano Pendant Light Fixture
Located in North Miami, FL
This is a RARE creation made by artisans in Murano, Italy comprising of pieces from vintage chandeliers that have lost pieces and made up a NEW and unique pendant light with a brass ...
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2010s Italian Post-Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Murano Glass

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

Large Murano Vintage Candy pendant grey brown swirl glass, made in Italy
Located in København, DK
Large new Italian Murano candy pendant ceiling lamp in grey / brown glass. Mouth-blown glass in round shape with swirl pattern. E27 socket. Comes with adjustable suspension Handmade ...
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2010s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

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Murano Glass

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

Arteluce Atomic Space Chrome Disk Lamp Mira "C" Designed by Ezio Didone
Located in Antwerp, BE
Vintage midcentury Arteluce saucer lamp.This Mira C Suspension provides diffused upward and downward light and features aluminum chrome lamp body finish a sandblasted, acid-etched gl...
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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Aluminum

Stilnovo Italian Midcentury Brass and Opaline Glass Chandelier, 1950s
Located in Morazzone, Varese
Stilnovo Italian Midcentury Brass and Opaline Glass Chandelier, 1950s Stunning Stilnovo chandelier from the 1950s, Made in Italy. All original parts, no re-production, in perfect co...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Cocoon Wall Lamp by Achille Castiglioni, Goldkant
Located in Neuss, NW
Rare wall and ceiling lamp from the 1960s by Achille Castiglioni for Goldkant. Lampshade made of Cocoon, a material produced with a special technology where liquid resin is sprayed a...
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1960s German Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Modernist Two-Tier Transparent Triedre Murano Camer Glass Rectangular Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
This stunning and dramatic modernist triedre chandelier was realized in Murano, Italy- the island off the coast of Venice renowned for centuries for its superlative glass production....
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Late 20th Century Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Hauri Candleholder, Marble
Located in Zapopan, Jalisco
Hauri: In the Huichol Indian tradition, the “candle of life” that lights the luminous sky during the sacred pilgrimage to Wirikuta. A perfect handcrafted marble sphere, apparently a...
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2010s Mexican Minimalist Chandeliers and Pendants

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Marble, Brass

Italian Style Polychromed Wood and Iron Nine Light Chandelier
Located in Bradenton, FL
Very large painted and giltwood and iron Italian Style Nine Light Chandelier. Chandelier features a carved giltwood support, issuing six curved iron wires hung with large giltwood t...
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20th Century Italian Rococo Chandeliers and Pendants

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Iron

Unique Pair of Large Murano Chandeliers made by Barovier & Toso, Italy 1970-1979
Located in Lisse, NL
* Kindly note that we arrange the shipping ourselves to ensure a smooth, secure, and reliable delivery. This allows us to provide the best possible service and care for your purchase. Wonderful, good size and mint condition pair of Venetian, black art glass pendant lights. If you are looking for a rare and truly stylish pair of Murano art glass fixtures to grace your home then these handmade chandeliers could be perfect. With lighting as one of our specialities we were over the moon to finally find a pair of this rarity and beauty and that we were given the opportunity to purchase them. Over the years we have sold several unique Venetian pendants, but finding an original Barovier and Toso pair...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

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

Mid-Century Modern Glass Pendant Lamp, circa 1960
Located in Barcelona, ES
Mid-Century Modern glass pendant lamp, circa 1960 Traditionally manufactured in France. By unknown designer. In original condition with minor wear consistent of age and use, preserv...
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1960s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Large Spanish Crown Sunburst fixture in Gilt Metal and frost Glass , circa 1950
Located in La xara, VC
Large Spanish crown light in gilt metal and frosted glass, Spain, 1950s. Midcentury antique gilt iron frame or pendant with laurel leaf motifs surrounding a central frosted glass dif...
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1950s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal, Iron, Gold Leaf

Elegant Art Deco and Bauhaus Brass and Opaline Glass Chandelier
Located in Antwerp, BE
Elegant Art Deco and Bauhaus Brass and Opaline Glass Chandelier, France or Austria, circa 1930s An exceptionally rare and architectural chandelier, crafted in the 1930s with clear i...
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20th Century French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Butterfly 40 contemporary pendant Lamp, art glas Silvered, jade color, Brass
Located in Pietrasanta, IT
BUTTERFLY The free dance movement For more than 22 years, Sabrina Landini pays homage to glass surfaces in her expression of silvered masterworks, the hallmark of her collection. S...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal, 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

Ceramic link chain pendant light
Located in Attleboro, MA
THIS CHANDELIER IN CLAY #60 IS READY TO SHIP FOR OTHER COLORS EXPECT 5-6 WEEKS FOR ORDER TO SHIP The ceramic chandelier is a captivating piece of art that seamlessly blends earthy...
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2010s American Organic Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Ceramic, Jute

Zeiss Ikon Mercury Mirror Glass Sconces Wall Lights
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Mercury mirror glass sconce, wall lamp with Zeiss Ikon glass Nickel glass holder and wall plate with mirror glass shade Diameter wall mount 12.3 cm / 4.84 inches Weight: 0.90 kg / ...
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Mid-20th Century German Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

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Nickel, Iron

Organic Glass Ball & Wood Chandelier by Mazzega Italy, vintage 1960s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Large midcentury organic pattern glass ball fixture by Mazzega, Italy. The Fixture requires four European E14 / 110 Volt Candelabra bulbs, each bulb up to 60 watts. It is made of ebo...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal, Brass

Orange Space Age Pendant Lamp by VEST, Austria, 1970s
Located in Hagenbach, DE
This striking pendant lamp from the 1970s was manufactured by the Austrian company VEST and features a bold, sculptural design. Made of metal and finished in a vibrant red color, the...
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1970s Austrian Hollywood Regency Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Two Serge Roche Attributed Cast Painted Plaster Clam Shell Chandelier, 1950s
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Two Serge Roche Attributed Cast Lacquered Plaster Clam Shell Chandelier  Of the period, France, circa 1950s, attributed to Serge Roche (1898-1988) Sold in...
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Mid-20th Century French Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Adjustable Art Deco Chandelier 1920s by Bauhaus
Located in Wien, AT
Adjustable Art Deco chandelier 1920s by Bauhaus Porcelain and glass Nickel-plated Original shade The high is adjustable from 102cm to 190cm.    
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1920s Austrian Art Deco Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Nickel

Beautiful 1970s Vintage Italian Murano Chandeliers, 24 Pink Disks
Located in Budapest, HU
Vintage pair of Italian Murano chandeliers in Vistosi style. Each chandeliers has 24 fantastic iridescent alabaster pink discs in a nickel metal frame...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

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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