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Chandeliers and Pendants For Sale
Semi-Rezzonico Chandelier 8 Arms Amber and green Murano Glass by Multiforme
By Multiforme
Located in Trebaseleghe, IT
Semi Rezzonico chandelier 8 arms, on 2 levels in amber and green Murano glass multicolor flowers by Multiforme
This is an artistic model manufactured by...
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2010s Italian Other Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Blown Glass
1970s Sciolari 5 Arm Brass Chandelier with Huge Glass Shade, Italy
Located in St- Leonard, Quebec
Gaetano Sciolari 5 arm brass chandelier with huge opale glass shade.
Solid well made construction.
Each glass shade measure 7.5 in. wide by 6.5 in. ...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Modernist Ceiling Light Made Of Nickel Plated Brass, Opal Glass, Customizable
By GMD Berlin
Located in Berlin, DE
Modernist ceiling light made of Nickel plated brass and opal glass, customizable.
Category
2010s German Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass, Chrome
Murano Glass Chandelier by Barovier & Toso, Italy, 1940s
Located in Hagenbach, DE
A rare and exquisite Murano glass chandelier by the renowned Barovier & Toso, crafted in Italy during the 1940s. This elegant piece showcases the exceptional artistry and craftsmansh...
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1940s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Murano Glass
Lalique Style Art Deco Crystal 'Poisson' Chandelier, by Verlys, Four Available
By Verlys Glass
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Art Deco crystal 'Poisson' chandelier, by Verlys, four available
18" drop x 13" diameter
This Art Deco crystal 'Poisson' chandelier by Verlys is an exquisite example of 1930s Frenc...
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20th Century French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Chrome
Great Antique Venetian Murano Pendant Light w. Blown Smoked Glass in Iron Frame
Located in Lisse, NL
Beautiful color and good size vintage Italian murano fixture with mouthblown glass in painted gilt color thread metal frame.
If you are looking for a stylish design, near-antique l...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Iron
Patinated Brass Uplight Bowl Chandelier Pendant Light by J.T. Kalmar, 1960
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A large polished brass bowl up light chandelier / pendant light by J.T. Kalmar, Austria, manufactured in midcentury, circa 1960 (late 1950s or early 1960s).
The fixture is made of so...
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1970s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass, Metal
Otto Prutscher chandelier with original glass shade vienna around 1908
Located in Wien, AT
Otto Prutscher chandelier with original glass shade vienna around 1908
Brass polished and stove enameled
Original glass shade
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Early 1900s Austrian Jugendstil Antique Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Brass Double Bubble Light Fixture
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A modern pendant light to accent your kitchen, bathroom or any interior. This contemporary lighting pendant also works well in a commercial setting restaurant, retail, or office spac...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Art Déco Pendant Light With Opaline Glass, 1930s
Located in Schwerin, MV
Elegant Bauhaus pendant lamp with a spherical shade made of yellowish opal glass with a chrome-plated metal suspension and pendulum rod. The lamp dates from the first half of the 20t...
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1930s German Art Deco Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass
Swedish Grace / Art Deco Pendant, Clam-Shaped Glass Shades, with Provenance
Located in Stockholm, SE
Swedish Grace pendant in clam-shaped glass and white metal/steel. The glass is exquisitely made, thick with elegant structure.
Provenance: Sigtu...
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1930s Swedish Art Deco Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Glass
Twelve Arms Natural Patina Brass Chandelier, Ivory Pivoting Heads, Twin Bulbs
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
Monumental 80in - 2 meter diameter chandelier. Mid-Century style twelve arms spider chandelier with ivory head and natural brass. A statement piece for a large living room, public sp...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass
Danish Louisiana Copper Pendant by Vilhelm Wohlert Jørgen Bo 1967 Louis Poulsen
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Original vintage Louisiana ceiling pendant designed by Danish designer Vilhelm Wohlert and Jørgen Bo in 1967
The shade is made of copper
White lacq...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Copper
Etna Rattan XL Pendant with Chain, by DUNLIN
By DUNLIN
Located in Sydney, AU
Designed by Dunlin.
Introducing the latest addition to the Etna family, The Etna XL with Flore weathered brass chain. A stunning pendant light or statement piece for any Living Roo...
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21st Century and Contemporary Australian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Rattan
Sisal and Teak Pendant Lamp by Temde
Located in München, DE
Exceptionally beautiful and very rare pendant light from the 1960s.
The design is very unusual.
The shape and the materials create a warm and very pleasant light.
Particularly beauti...
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1960s German Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Raffia, Plastic, Teak
Pair of French Bronze Neoclassic Light Fixtures, Sold Individually
Located in New York, NY
Pair of French circa 1950's patinated bronze light fixtures with original finish and interior lights. Sold individually.
Measurements:
Current drop: 24"
Minimum drop: 12"
Diameter: 48"
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1950s French Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Bronze
Bronze pendant lamp, in style of Pietro Chiesa For Fontana Arte, Italy, 1950s
Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI
Beautiful art glass and bronze pendant lamp in style of Pietro Chiesa For Fontana Arte. Made in Italy in the 1950s.
The lamp is in very good vintage condition.
Dimensions:
Width:...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Bronze
Spectacular Murano clear Glass Sputnik Chandelier - 51 glasses
By Mazzega
Located in Gaiarine Frazione Francenigo (TV), IT
Italian Sputnik chandelier in brass plated metal frame, 51 rare transparent solid glass spheres. Murano blown glass in a traditional way. 10 light points.
Weight of chandelier about ...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Art Glass
XL Swedish Modern Brass and Glass Pendants
By ASEA
Located in Karlstad, SE
Pair of rare Swedish Modern pendants in brass and glass, manufactured in Sweden during the 1940s. The globes are crafted using an advanced three-layer glass technique, ensuring optim...
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20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
34" Pendant Light in Handwoven Mocha Rattan, Ventila Collection
By L'Aviva Home
Located in New York, NY
Ventila, our nickname for the Tagalog word for ‘fan’, is woven from Filipino rattan and takes inspiration from colonial era ceiling fans. Measure: 34".
I...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Majestic Venetian Ceiling light. Murano
Located in Budapest, HU
Realized in pure Murano glass consists of an incredible number of leaves. The structure is gilt-metal. 10 E27 lights spread a magical light. The length of the three chains is shipped...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Beam Pendant 84 in Oak by Ravenhill Studio
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Our Beam Pendant is our take on the classic typology of shop lamps, using strips of high efficiency LEDs instead of old school (and inefficient) fluorescent tubes. The Oak Beam Pendant uses a strict material palette of extruded aluminum and plywood. We join and shape these materials into a fixture with angled sides and rounded ends that imply movement and directionality, not simply an elongated rectangle, but a bold graphic line floating in space. The effect of each considered part combines to create the Beam Pendant, a refined linear fixture...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Oak
French Vintage Silver Metal Industrial Pedant Light
Located in Amsterdam, NL
French vintage industrial street lamp
Silver aluminium with metal top
Weight 1.10 kg / 2.4 lb
Priced per individual item. All lamps have been made suitable by international st...
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Mid-20th Century French Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum, Iron
Neoclassical Foliage Sunburst Crown Ceiling Light Fixture / Chandelier
Located in Barcelona, ES
Triple Layered Foliage Crown Shaped Ceiling Light Fixture / Pendant, Spain, 1940s.
This flush mount features three layers of leaves hand-crafted in gilt iron surrounding a central fr...
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20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Iron, Gold Leaf, Metal
Vintage, Classic Murano Glass Chandelier-Clear and Pink (Raspberry)
Located in Houston, TX
This very pretty Venetian blown glass chandelier is of the classical style. It is becoming increasingly difficult to find vintage or antique lights in this style. The newly-made on...
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1940s Other Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Blown Glass
Bohemian Textured Art Glass Gilt Metal Globe Pendant, 1930s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Large Bohemian Art Nouveau textured art glass pendant. Clear angled and rounded barrel shape with a center band of gilt metal decorated with styliz...
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Early 20th Century Czech Bohemian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Murano glass chandelier
Located in München, DE
Wonderful Italian Murano glass chandelier from the 1960s.
Extraordinarily successful design and very high-quality workmanship.
The coloring of the 25 glasses make the lamp a very spe...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Black Enamel 1930s Vintage Industrial Pendant Lights
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Bauhaus Classic from the 1930s. Black enamel Industrial hanging lamp.
Cast iron top. White interior.
Weight: 1.7 kg / 3.7 lb
Priced per individual item. All lamps have been made su...
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Mid-20th Century Czech Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Iron, Enamel
Adnet French Moderne Deco Pendant 1940
By Jean Adnet
Located in New York, NY
A wonderful 1940 French Art Deco four-light golden brass fixture with crystal bobeches, Rewired. The golden brass is best shown in the lcanopy picture. The chandelier was made by Mor...
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1940s French Art Deco Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Beige Vintage Industrial Clear Striped Glass Pendant Lamps by Holophane Paris
By Holophane
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Industrial pendant lamp by Holophane Paris
Beige metal shade with clear striped / holophane glass
Metal top
Weight 3.75 kg / 8.3 lb
Priced per individual item. All lamps have...
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Mid-20th Century French Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum, Brass
Rare Vintage Holophane Petite Prismatic Pine Glass Pendant Light Trio
By Holophane
Located in Nottingham, GB
Timeless Trio: Vintage Holophane Pine Glass Acorn Pendants
Enhance your interior with this set of three vintage Holophane pendant lights. Each shade features a unique prismatic pine...
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1930s British Art Nouveau Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Edgar Brandt and Daum Nancy Art Deco Chandelier
By Daum, Edgar Brandt
Located in NANTES, FR
Art deco wrought iron chandelier with ginkgo biloba leaf decoration, circa 1925.
4 tulips and a central glass paste shell signed Daum Nancy.
Frame stamped E Brandt.
Chandelier electrified and in perfect condition.
This chandelier will be disassembled and sent in two separate boxes. One for the glass and another for the frame.
Height: 86cm
Frame diameter: 42 cm
Shell diameter: 27 cm
Weight: 12kg
You can contact me for more information and for delivery costs.
Daum (French establishment created in 1878) is a glass and crystal workshop located in Nancy. Founded by the industrialist and notary Jean Daum, the workshop was then taken over by his sons Auguste and Antonin, who ran it during the Art Nouveau period.
It was not until the Universal Exhibition of 1900 that the company was at the forefront of the decorative art scene, when Daum received the prestigious Grand Prix medal. At this time, Daum glass became more complex, acid treatment was often used in the cutting, enameling and etching of a piece to produce glass masterpieces. Daum also produces applied glass elements, such as handles and ornamental motifs in naturalistic shapes. The Daum brothers quickly became big names in Art Nouveau, rivaling the famous designer Émile Gallé, and established themselves as leaders in the field of decorative glass after his death.
In 1906, Daum revived glass paste, a process by which glass is transformed into paste, then it is applied to the surface of a mold and fired. This technique originates from ancient Egypt. Today, Daum is the only industrial crystal manufacturer that uses the glass paste process for its glass objects and crystal sculptures.
Following the First World War, Paul Daum began to develop works in the Art Deco style, moving away from naturalistic forms and turning to linear, angular, simplified forms and geometric patterns characteristic of the movement. After the Second World War, Henri and Michel Daum became interested in the transparency of glass and pure lines. Daum collaborates with a large number of famous artists, such as Louis Majorelle, Salvador Dalí, Hilton Mac Connico, Elizabeth Garouste and Mattia Bonetti to create glass paste objects...
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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Wrought Iron
21st Century Chandelier, 6 arms Light Blue Murano Glass by Multiforme
By Multiforme
Located in Trebaseleghe, IT
Simplicissimus 360 chandelier, 6 lights, in light blue artistic glass by Multiforme
This collection in Murano glass is characterized by superb simplicity. It is the result of a resea...
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2010s Italian Other Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Blown Glass
Poliedri Chandelier, Murano
By Carlo Scarpa
Located in Budapest, HU
Elegant Italian pendant light made from 185 trasparent Murano glasses "poliedri". Structure in gold and brass colored metal.
Period:late xx century
Dimensions: 40,70 inches (105 cm) ...
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1990s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Orbitale Brass Chandelier 3 Rotating Balanced Arms, 120 cm 48 inches diameter
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
This superb bespoke brass chandelier features three rotating arms skillfully balanced on a heavy cast brass sphere that rotate in an orbital movement along the stem. To achieve perfe...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass, Metal
Large Danish Flying Saucer Pendant Lamp in Stiped Plastic by LB Lyskær, 1970s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A large (52 cm in diameter) flying saucer hanging light in striped white and clear acrylic. It has a beautiful weightless appearance due to its organic lines and delicate color compo...
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1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Acrylic
Formation Stick Pendant Light Led Minimalist Aluminum Fixture, Brushed Gold
Located in Broadmeadows, Victoria
Formation Stick Pendant is a sleek, minimalist extruded aluminum fixture ideally suited to hang above Kitchen islands, above works spaces and o...
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2010s Oceanic Minimalist Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum
Italian Pink and White Petal Chandelier, Murano
By Mazzega
Located in Budapest, HU
Gorgeous Italian vintage chandelier made from 85 great hourglass Murano glass. 7 levels. Nickel plated metal frame.
Period: late XX century
Dimensions: 48,50 inches (125 cm) height w...
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1990s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Murano Glass
Italian White Petal Chandeliers, Murano
By Mazzega
Located in Budapest, HU
Murano Italian glass chandelier. Fantastic chandelier with trasparent and white “lattimo” glasses, nickel-plated metal frame. It has 53 big monumental petals glass. The glasses are v...
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Late 20th Century Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Large carved alabaster art deco pendant light
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Large carved alabaster art deco pendant light circa 1920.
We have be fortunate enough to source some of the finest alabaster lights over the years and this example is one of the bes...
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Early 20th Century Swedish Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Alabaster, Metal
Art Deco Style White Milk Glass Octagon Shaped Chandelier, Pendant or Lantern
Located in Plainview, NY
An Art Deco style chandelier, pendant or lantern. Featuring a stylish octagonal shape, the chandelier or pendant is finely hand-made of individual sandblasted frosted milk glass pane...
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20th Century Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Bronze
Linear Chandelier Thin 1010mm/39.75" in Polished Brass / Tiered Glass Profile
By Tom Kirk
Located in London, GB
For interiors that require a more minimal luminaire, the Linear Chandelier Thin is a great lightweight alternative to the Linear Chandelier. It works equally well suspended in open-p...
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21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass, Steel
SLAMP Clizia Large Suspension Light in White by Adriano Rachele
By Slamp, Adriano Rachele
Located in Pomezia, Rome
Clizia is a series of shapes fit together to create a perfect balance of reflections and transparencies. The lamp has taken note of natural forms, resembling a cloud that captures th...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Other
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
Materials
Aluminum
Verner Panton Inspired Mid-Century Italian Multi-Tiered Capiz Chandelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful multi-tiered capiz shell chandelier with wood and metal canopy. Impressive and eye-catching, this Italian piece in the style of Great Dane Verner Panton is sure to elevate ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Gorgeous Murano Poliedri Chandelier
By Venini
Located in Budapest, HU
Pair Elegant Italian chandelierr made from 138 beautiful Murano white alabaster glasses “poliedri”. Structure in gold and brass colored metal. The alabaster poliedri are a rare glass...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Art Glass, Murano Glass
1 of 3 Stunning Chandelier, Brass and Crystal Glass by Kinkeldey, Germany, 1970s
By Kinkeldey
Located in Aachen, NRW
A stunning chandelier by Kinkeldey, Germany, manufactured in circa 1970-1979. A handmade and high-quality piece. The ceiling fixture and the frame are made of brass and have rings wi...
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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass
1 of 2 Large Stunning Kaiser Sputnik Opal Glass Chandelier, Germany, 1970s
Located in Aachen, NRW
Stunning Sputnik brass chandelier with 10 opal glass globes by Kaiser Leuchten, Germany, 1970s.
High quality and in very good condition. Cleaned, well-wired, and ready to use.
The ...
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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Opal, Brass
Wooden Pendant Light with Textile Shade by Domus Germany, 1970s
By OTHR
Located in Rijssen, NL
Wonderful oak pendant light with new lampshade by Le Klint. The light is manufactured by Domus in the 1970s in Germany, Europe.
The oak base is adjustable in height. The beautiful, f...
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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Vintage 5 Light Hanging Arts & Crafts Mission Craftsman Slag Glass Chandelier
Located in Dayton, OH
A beautiful Mission style chandelier designed in the manner of the originals built by Stickley in the early 1900s. Features a central ceiling mount made from metal with 5 chains lea...
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Early 1900s Arts and Crafts Antique Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Paolo Venini Murano Turquoise Drops Glass Chandelier, 1960
By Paolo Venini
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Paolo Venini Murano Turquoise Drops Glass Chandelier, 1960
Presenting an exquisite Paolo Venini Murano glass chandelier featuring stunning turquoise glass drops, crafted in 1960. Th...
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20th Century Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Space Age Globe Pendant Lamp, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Rare Space Age ball pendant light with different switching modes.
The upper part of the lamp consists of a translucent plastic ball that can be illuminated from the inside. The lowe...
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Jette Hellerøe Ceramic Pendant with Amber Color Glass by Axella Denmark 1970s
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Danish Jette Hellerøe ceramic pendant by Axella from the 1970s.
The ceramic pendant is decorated with glaze in shades of brown and greenish blue and have inserts of amber colored gl...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Pendant in glass with blasted decor of roses and stripes, Swedish Grace 1920/30s
Located in Stockholm, SE
A decorative pendant in blasted glass with decor of roses and stripes. Rewired, original ropes which can be changed to adjust the height. True classic Swedish Grace, well crafted wit...
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1920s Swedish Art Deco Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Glass
Antique Alabaster Plafonnier Chandelier
Located in Søborg, DK
Antique alabaster plafonnier chandelier in great condition and with an expertly executed period repair that only enhances the beauty of the plafon...
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1920s Danish Art Deco Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Alabaster
Hand Crafted Solitaire 01 Pendant, Ø50cm/19.7in
By Naomi Paul
Located in London, London
SIMPLE SHADE collection is the essence of a shade. One simple design with transformative properties in singular and multiple forms. Using Japanese philosophy to mindfully design spac...
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21st Century and Contemporary British Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Brass Pendant model “T549/6 Carolin", Scandinavian Modern
Located in Stockholm, SE
Large, six-armed Scandinavian Modern pendant lamp, Model “T549/6”, designed by Hans Agne Jakobsson and produced by AB Markaryd in the 1960s. Frame in brass and the shade in the origi...
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Wall or Ceiling Lamp, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Imposing Mid Century wall or ceiling lamp.
The lamp consists of two parts. The curved reflector trough and the diffuser on the front and underside. The front shields the light sourc...
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
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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