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Chandeliers and Pendants For Sale
French Art Deco Pendant Chandelier Signed Sabino (Pair Available)
Located in Long Island City, NY
A stunning and rare French Art Deco chandelier created by the glass master French artist "Marius Ernest Sabino" In great condition. The chandelier features four cubic clear frosted g...
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

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Bronze

French Mid-Century French Cherries Tole Chandelier
Located in Austin, TX
French Mid-Century French Cherries Tole Chandelier.
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Tôle

Ischia, Murano Clear trasparent Vintage Glass Ceiling Light, 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Splendid Murano glass ceiling lamp in coloured glass bead with trasparent clear glass Period: circa 1970. The light mounts 6 standard European e14 lamp holders, possible to switch ...
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1970s European Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Murano Glass

Mini Spot Pendents
Located in Peekskill, NY
Pictured are mini spot pendants. They come in a dark brass finish. The interiors are silvered and a brass ring holds a textured glass lens. It’s has a 3.75 in. diameter. These lamps ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Large & Elegant Mid-Century Counterweight Brass Pendant Lamp by Florian Schulz
Located in Munich, DE
Rare, large and elegant Mid-Century Modern brass counterweight pendant lamp or hanging light in bronze finish. Designed and manufactured by Florian Schulz, 1970s, Germany. Executed ...
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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Scandinavian Flush Mount Ceiling Light, 1950s
Located in Oslo, NO
Wonderful and decorative ceiling light with embossed shade in opaline glass and chrome metal base. Designed and made in Norway from ca 1950s first half. The lamp is fully working and...
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1950s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Chrome

1940s French Galleon Chandelier in the style of Maison Bauges
Located in Tetbury, Gloucestershire
Unusual and beautiful 1940s French chandelier in the style of Maison Bauges. Hung with cut class beads. A statement piece that would make any room. Rewired and PAT tested to UK stand...
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1940s French Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Cut Glass

Brass and Glass Italian Chandelier by Gino Paroldo for Dino Dei, 1950s
Located in Milano, IT
Italian chandelier by designer Gino Paroldo, produced by the company Dino Dei. The luminaire consists of a brass stem, which is developed into a round-shaped halo with 8 light points...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Konsthantverk 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 diff...
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2010s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Finnish mid-century modern pendant by Idman Oy
Located in Turku, Varsinais-Suomi
Discover the allure of Finnish mid-century modern elegance with this exquisite pendant by Idman Oy. This timeless piece seamlessly blends form and function, showcasing the clean line...
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Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Glass, Plastic

Large Unique Sing of rock crystal French Louis XV cage chandeliers H300cm W18Ocm
Located in London, GB
Amazing French of antique grand rock crystal chandeliers in the Louis XV style. Original circa 1910 Gilt bronze frame with 80 lights, with a lovely aged finish, redressed in rock cr...
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Mid-20th Century European Chandeliers and Pendants

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Rock Crystal

Murano Glass Large Suspension Ceiling Lamp, 1960s, Italy
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Murano Glass Large Suspension Ceiling Lamp, 1960s, Italy Lampshade is in very good vintage condition. This lamp works with E27 light bulbs. Wired and suitable to use with 220V and...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

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

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Crystal, Brass

Ornate Cast Brass and Crystal 10 Light Chandelier Made in Spain c 1950's
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional 10 light chandelier, constructed of cast brass, dressed with its original faceted glass crystals. The chandelier features 10 candle bulbs, with an interior ring and a surrounding outer ring of lights. The fixture is in excellent, clean, working, ready to install condition. Made in Spain, circa 1950/1960's, currently wired for US application. Total Drop 24 x Drop w/o chain...
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Mid-20th Century Spanish Rococo Revival Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Vistosi Oto SP CHA Suspension Light by Pio E Tito Toso
Located in Mogliano Veneto, Treviso
Spherical blown glass elements available in four sizes and two decorations, with and without lighting source. The special design allows the installation of more vertical glass elemen...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Blown Glass

Veneziana 5 tiers chandelier. 41 Gold Pulegoso elements. Piattelli. UL listed
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
This superb classic reliable style was re-designed for an improved look and trouble free chandelier. In order to comfort buyer and ease public space use, chandelier will be wired an...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Glass, Murano Glass

'Cosmic Rust Chandelier 70' Handmade Rust Patinated Brass Ceiling Light
Located in London, England
Inspired by planet-like shapes and textures, the Cosmic collection plays with both metal properties and a selection of patina finishes. The Rust Chandelier...
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2010s English Organic Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Large White Arne Jacobsen Pendant Light by Louis Poulsen, AJ Royal, 1960s
Located in Aachen, NRW
Large white Arne Jacobsen pendant light by Louis Poulsen, AJ Royal, 1960s It needs 4 x standard bulbs ( up to 100 W for each bulb) Light bulbs are not included. It is possible to in...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal, Aluminum

Gothic Style Bronze & Iron Bat Motif Lantern
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Gothic Style Bronze and Iron Bat Motif Lantern Gothic style bronze and iron bat motif lantern, with a total of 45" drop, chain can be removed or added. For sale are two exceptional Gothic-style bronze and iron bat motif lanterns, sold individually, offering a rare and unique addition to any space. Each lantern has a finely cast bronze bat...
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20th Century Gothic Chandeliers and Pendants

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Wrought Iron, Bronze, Metal

Gothic Style Bronze & Iron Bat Motif Lantern
Gothic Style Bronze & Iron Bat Motif Lantern
$1,920 Sale Price / item
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Artistic Murano Rezzonico Chandelier 10 Arms Glass Multi-Color by Multiforme
Located in Trebaseleghe, IT
Toffee chandelier 10 arms, semi-rezzonico style, clear crystal Murano glass, multi-color details by Multiforme. The artistic glass chandelier toffee is an elegant and delicate lig...
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2010s Italian Other Chandeliers and Pendants

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Blown Glass

Extra Large Arts & Crafts Brass and Glass Entrance Pendant Light Fixture, 1900s
Located in Lisse, NL
Top quality, hand-forged brass lantern. This striking and great design pendant in HB Berlage style is in excellent and good working condition. If you are a lover of the Jugendstil a...
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Late 19th Century European Arts and Crafts Antique Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Italian Green Petal Chandelier, Murano
Located in Budapest, HU
Murano Italian glass chandelier. Fantastic chandelier with turquoise and white “lattimo” glasses, nickel-plated metal frame. It has 36 big monumental petals glass. The glasses are ve...
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Late 20th Century Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Early 20th Century French Louis XIV Style Twelve Branch Ormolu Chandelier
Located in Germantown, MD
Early 20th Century French Louis XIV Style Twelve Branch Heavy cast Brass and Ormolu Chandelier. Great vintage condition. This heavy cast brass Jewel will not rust. Measures 28" in d...
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Early 20th Century American Louis XIV Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass, Ormolu

Spanish Large Rope Ball Pendant Light Ceiling Hanging Lamp, 1960s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Eye-catching ball shaped rope pendant light with rhombus decorative details, Spain, 1960s This midcentury suspension lamp features a hand woven rope shpere lampshade in brown ginger ...
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20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Jute, Rattan, Rope

Pair of Kelly Wearstler Visual Comfort Pendants in Bronze, Sculptural Form
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Striking pair of sculptural pendant lights designed by Kelly Wearstler for Visual Comfort, featuring a bold and contemporary silhouette in dark bronze. These dramatic pendants are cr...
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Bronze

Murano Petal Chandeliers
Located in Budapest, HU
Italian vintage Murano chandelier made by 52 glass petals (transparent crystal, smooth outside, with crystal powder and then rough inside in a chrome frame. Period: 1970s-1980s Dim...
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1970s Italian Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Murano Glass

Hans-Agne Jakobsson Large Swirling Pine Veneer Pendant, 1960s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Extraordinary, rare and large Scandinavian midcentury organic modern ceiling light designed by Hans-Agne Jakobsson for Swedish Ellysett. H...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Wood, Bentwood, Pine

Italian Micro-Beaded Purple Lavender Crystal Prisms Chandelier circa 1920
Located in Firenze, Toscana
Housing 1 light in center. 3 tiers of crystals in rare lavender crystal and clear prisms. Plate on bottom with crystal ball finial. Florets with small beaded swags attached throughou...
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1920s Italian Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal

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. The Lawson-Fenning Collection is design...
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Mid-Century "Lamingo" Pendant lamp T 742 by Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century T 742 "Lamingo" pendant lamp by Swedish interior and furniture designer, Hans-Agne Jacobsen. This iconic design is constructed from 5 brushed aluminum plates with white l...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Space Age Chandeliers and Pendants

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Aluminum

1 of 2 Stunning Murano Pendant Light Designed by Carlo Nason for Kalmar, 1970s
Located in Aachen, NRW
Wonderful floral pendant light with four hand-made clear and smoked Murano glass petals which are supported by a metal frame, designed by Carlo Nason for Kalmar, in the 1970s Heavy ...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Murano Glass

1950 Italy Starburst Flush Mount Chandelier in the Manner of Arredoluce
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Unique oversized flying saucer semi flush mount lamp with a extra large curved glass shade in a brass petal bowl which holds the six-socket cluster. Chandelier illuminates beautifull...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Adolf Loos from the Looshaus in Vienna Pendant / Chandelier Comptoir Re-Edition
Located in Vienna, AT
Hanging on a cable with custom made length. Images shows a natural patinated Version. Designed for the famous "Looshouse" at the Michaeler Square in the centre of Vienna. Length cust...
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2010s Austrian Jugendstil Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Mid-Century Uchiwa Bamboo Fan Lamp In The Style of Ingo Maurer
Located in Hannover, DE
This breathtaking fan lamp dates from the 1970s and was masterfully crafted by hand. The design of this lamp is particularly beautiful and it is particularly suitable for low-hanging...
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1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Bamboo

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

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Murano Glass

Miniforms RIFICOLONA Floor Lamp by E-ggs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Rificolona Floor Lamp by Miniforms exemplifies the fusion of innovative design and sustainability through its playful and creative nature. The Rificolona Floor Lamp is an embodi...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Plastic

Maria Theresia Crystal Chandelier Antique Ceiling Lamp Luster Art Nouveau
Located in Berlin, DE
This magnificent Maria Theresa chandelier is a real highlight for any room. The frame is completely covered in glass and lavishly decorated with cut crystal drops in different shapes...
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18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal, Brass, Wire

Reflector LED Pendant Light, Anodized Aluminum, Black, White Shade
Located in Broadmeadows, Victoria
The Reflector pendant is a sophisticated soft lighting option suited for dining tables, workspaces, hallways and other indoor environments that require a diffused and warm lighting e...
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2010s Australian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Aluminum

Chandelier 6+3 arms Clear Murano Glass with multicolour Details by Multiforme
Located in Trebaseleghe, IT
Kia Ora is the combination of the traditional Venetian structure with gaudy colors. The glass chandeliers Kia Ora are peculiar lighting works, lively and exube...
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2010s Italian Other Chandeliers and Pendants

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Blown Glass

Hood Pendant in Walnut by Ravenhill Studio
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Hood Family is inspired by wooden sailboats and the work of Aino Aalto. Thin sheets of polyethylene are die cut and bent, joining narrow spines of white oak to create the hooded shade. The complex joinery of the Pendant and Chandelier results in lightweight frames that hold the glowing, sail-like shades aloft. Brass hardware completes the three part material palette. The Hood Pendant...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Walnut

Huge Antique Art Deco 'Moonstone' Opaline Glass Plafonnier Light Pendant, C.1930
Located in London, GB
A large and imposing moonstone plafonnier pendant light. c.1930 Thick pressed moonstone glass of fluted design with lotus flower decoration. Complete with integral hooks, chain, cei...
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Early 20th Century English Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Large Scale Pendant Light by Lumen Milano, 1950
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning Italian pendant light by Lumen Milano, 1950 in brass and egg shell colored enameled metal, the large scale suspended circular shade is perforated with brass rimmed frosted g...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal, Brass

Organic Modern Cypress 20" 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 Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Wood, Bentwood, Cypress

Pine Wood Chandelier by Uno Dahlen for Aneta, Sweden, 1970s
Located in Værløse, DK
Impressive Pine Wood Chandelier designed by Uno Dahlen for Aneta in the 1970s. An exquisite piece for a beautiful place. * Pine wood chandelier with five lights and glass shades *...
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1970s Swedish Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Glass, Wood, Pine

Italian White Teal Turquoise Blue Murano Glass Sputnik Half Dome Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary Italian exclusive design Sputnik pendant or flush mount, entirely handcrafted with a half moon shape, an enticing modern happy design with an antique brass structure com...
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2010s Italian Organic Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Sputnik Murano Chandelier
Located in Jersey City, NJ
This chandelier has hand blown Murano glasses in 2 tones of pink. They feature wings The height of 40 inches include the post which can be shortened. The structure of the chandelier...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Vintage White Porcelain Pendant Light, 1970s
Located in Kojetice, CZ
Vintage industrial light made in former Czechoslovakia during the 1970s. It features a white porcelain top and a glass cover. The socket requires standard E27/ E26 light bulbs. New ...
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1970s Czech Industrial Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Porcelain, Glass

6 Mid Century Pendant Chandeliers after Louis Kalff from SUNY Albany c 1960's
Located in New York, NY
Chic architectural pendant chandelier(s) originally from the landmark SUNY Albany campus, which was designed in 1962 by Edward Durell Stone. The fixture features a domed disk shade, ...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Crystal Chandelier Empire Sac a Pearl Big Large Palace Lamp Chateau Lustre
Located in Berlin, DE
Montgolfière Style Chandelier - Empire Elegance with Customizability Introducing a new Montgolfière style chandelier that exudes the charm of the Empire era, reimagined with modern ...
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21st Century and Contemporary German Empire Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal, Iron, Wire

Sistema Chandelier by Piattelli Design, 6-shade
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
This chandelier uses an ingenious rotating stem structure and features a shallow drum-shaped shade at the end of each arm. The chandelier arms are designed with two lengths so that each can be staggered at different angles. They work well in any space and suit both regular and low-ceilinged rooms wonderfully. This is the medium Sistema chandelier, with 3 arms and 6 shades. Ideal for an oval or long dining table. It works well also over an island. The result is uniform lighting from above the dining table. There is nothing else like this on the market. There are beautiful chandeliers available, but they always tend to give out too much light in the center and too little at either side. Each shade has two LED strips that can be lit separately. In this way you can have either a regular light or a stronger light depending on how you need to use the chandelier. The LEDs are top quality with a CRI of over 80. This ensures that the natural color of food and people can be seen perfectly. See the next to last photo, where there is some fruit and a color chart below the chandelier. The LEDs are on a 24V direct current feed, so there is no flickering. The arms can rotate 180 degrees, for many possible combinations. See the drawing for the two regular positions. The chandelier can also be rotated when it is lit. The shades can be rotated on the arm axis to meet any lighting needs in a living room (paintings, bookshelves etc.). The shades have neutral white glass fixtures. Please see the photos. On the back there is a smaller Lucite opening for giving ambient light. The chandelier has the ingenious brass finishes of the orbitale collection. This listing shows measurements for a dining table and the smallest drop. A change of drop is complimentary. Please see the last image for all sizes and ask for high resolution technical drawings if you need them. Please see the drawing to get an idea of sizes for the different chandeliers. On the upper side of each disc there is a smaller opening to provide ambient light. Top-quality LEDs with over 80 CRI, meaning that the lighting does not alter the color of food and people. The LEDs are on a 24V direct current feed, so there is no flickering. The arms can be rotated 180 degrees to configure various combinations. As well as two rows of evenly-spaced lights over a dining table, a regular 8-shade star or 4-shade star (see photos) are possible, as well as creative sculptural shapes. The arms can be rotated even when the chandelier is lit. The shades can also be rotated on the arm axis to meet any lighting needs in a living room (paintings, bookshelves etc.). This listing shows the smallest drop. A change of drop is complimentary. Silvio Piattelli copyright and design. Specifications (Note: The Sistema chandelier has glass shades, while Sistema Solare...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Suspension "Jonathan" design de Nino Zussino pour Candle de Fontana Arte Italie
Located in London, England
La suspension "Jonathan" est une œuvre emblématique conçue par Nino Zussino pour la célèbre marque Candle Fontana Arte. Fabriquée en métal et en verre noir côtelé, sa silhouette cont...
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Late 20th Century Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Glass

Spanish Modernist Woven Rattan Bamboo Palm Pendant Lamp / Chandelier, 1960s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Elegant handcrafted bamboo and braided rattan / wicker flower shaped or palm pendant hanging lamp. Spain, 1960s. This beautiful suspension lamp features a large palm shaped bamboo la...
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20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Bamboo, Rattan, Wicker

Starburst Sunburst Light Fixture in Gilt Metal with Jagged Details, 1950
Located in Barcelona, ES
Rare handcrafted gilt iron sunburst / starburst shaped flush mount light fixture. Spain, 1940s-1950s. This Brutalist mirror has two layers of rays in different sizes with jagged poin...
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Mid-20th Century Spanish Brutalist Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal, Iron, Gold Leaf

French Art Nouveau Old Bronze Guimard Chandelier
Located in Rebais, FR
Immerse yourself in the timeless elegance of Art Nouveau with this magnificent Guimard chandelier, a true masterpiece of refinement and poetry. Crafted from oxidized bronze with deli...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Art Nouveau Chandeliers and Pendants

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Bronze

Webbed Hexagon Prismatic Pendent
Located in Peekskill, NY
As with all Prismatic glass the reflections and quality of light that it projects make them a favorite. The Hexagon design, horizontal prisms and vertical bordering glass give this l...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

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Glass

Beautiful Color, Art Deco Alabaster Pendant Light / Chandelier Hanging on Rope
Located in Lisse, NL
This stunning and timeless alabaster pendant can be used in different rooms and various interiors. If you are looking for a beautifully designed and great quality pendant then this ...
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

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Alabaster, Brass

Pair of Gilt Bronze Chandeliers, Sold Individually
Located in New York, NY
Pair of French circa 1930's cast bronze neoclassic chandeliers with gilt bronze original patina. Sold individually. Measurements: Minimum Drop: 43" Diameter: 36"
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1930s French Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Bronze

A pendant by Paavo Tynell for Taito OY Model 1092
Located in Long Island City, NY
A pendant designed by Paavo Tynell for Taito OY, Finland, Model 1092 circa 1940th. Pistachio colored glass with bleached wood slats shade . Existing wires , rewiring available upon r...
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1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Glass

'Maru' Japanese Washi Paper Pendant Lamp for Ingo Maurer
Located in Glendale, CA
'Maru' Japanese Washi Paper Pendant Lamp for Ingo Maurer Designed and produced by Ingo Maurer, one of the most celebrated German lighting icons si...
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21st Century and Contemporary German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Steel

Rare XL Holophane Pendant Light – Original Paris Streetlamp, France, 1960
Located in Almelo, NL
Rare XL Holophane Pendant Light – Original Paris Streetlamp, France, 1960 This exceptional extra-large Holophane pendant light is a rare and iconic example of mid-century industrial...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern 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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