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Chandeliers and Pendants For Sale
Kalmar Pendant Light Chandelier 'Citrus', Brass Amber Glass, 1970s
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A gorgeous penant light model 'Citrus' by Austrian light maker J.T. Kalmar, manufactured in midcentury, circa 1970 (late 1960s or early 1970s). The ligh...
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1970s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass, 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
Materials
Wrought Iron
Tiffany Studios New York "Geometric" Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite 12-sided chandelier, crafted by Tiffany Studios New York, is a striking example of early 20th-century American design and craftsmanship. Suspended elegantly by six pat...
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Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Bronze
Chandelier 6+3 arms Clear Murano Glass with multicolour Details by Multiforme
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
Materials
Blown Glass
$13,220 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Set of 3 Gilt Bronze Light Fixtures, Sold Individually
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1960's French gilt light fixtures with frosted glass inset and four interior lights each. Sold individually.
Measurements:...
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1960s Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Bronze
Pair Set XL Antique Bauhaus Opaline Milk Glass Ceiling Pendant Light By Siemens
By Siemens
Located in Sale, GB
- An original and extremely rare pair of large opaline Bauhaus ceiling pendants by Siemens, Germany 1920.
- The opaline is of a fabulous bulbous shape with matching decorative galler...
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Early 20th Century German Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Opaline Glass
2-Tiered Richard Essig 6-Arm Biomorphic Glass Chandelier, 1970s, Germany
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A Richard Essig chandelier made in Germany in the 1960s. It is fascinating with its design and six biomorphic glass balls. The body of the light is made of full metal, including the ...
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1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass
$504 Sale Price
40% Off
Custom Italian Chandelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Custom Italian Chandelier
Brass cross-section body with four shades perched on all ends. Each shade has a gorgeous detail of a bottom glass disc, diffusing the light from below. The...
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20th Century Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
$13,800
Jean Noverdy French Art Deco Pendant Chandelier, 1920
By Jean Noverdy
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
French Art Deco pendant chandelier by Jean Noverdy (Dijon), France, 1920's. Mottled blown thick double glass shade. Colors : purple, ochre and green. Stamped brass fixture. Height : ...
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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Gino Sarfatti Lamp Model 2109/24/14 Black Structure for Astep
By Gino Sarfatti, 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
Materials
Aluminum
$14,108 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Verner Panton 'Fun 11DM' Pendant Lamp in Sea Shells and Brass for Verpan
By Verner Panton, Verpan
Located in Glendale, CA
Verner Panton 'Fun 11DM' pendant lamp in sea shells and brass for Verpan.
Verner Panton was one of Denmark's most legendary modern furniture and interior des...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Stainless Steel, Brass
Modernist Hand Blown Murano Frosted Glass and Brushed Brass Sputnik Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
This stunning chandelier was hand blown in Murano, Italy- the island off the coast of Venice renowned for centuries for its superlative glass production. It features an abundance of ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Pair of Spanish Six-Light Wrought Iron Chandeliers
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This exquisite pair of six-light wrought iron chandeliers captures the timeless grandeur of Spanish decorative lighting. Their elegant, openwork frames are adorned with deeply scroll...
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Early 20th Century Italian Rococo Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Wrought Iron
XXL Large Vintage Art Deco Tulip Opaline Glass Pendant Lamp Light, c.1930
Located in London, GB
An incredible run of XXL tulip shaped opaline glass pendant lights. c.1930
In unusually massive proportions, hand blown and rolled opaque opened bottom glass shade with aged brass...
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1930s English Art Deco Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Lizzy Chandelier 85024 - 4 Tiers wooden beads natural
Located in London, GB
Lizzy Chandelier
Showcasing exceptional design and materials, the Lizzy Chandelier features four tiers in a layered, concentric construction, meticulously crafted from black, gray, a...
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2010s Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Wood, Beads
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
Materials
Bronze
French Amber Color Alabaster and Bronze Pendant Chandelier, circa 1920
Located in Barntrup, DE
A magnificent Neoclassical style amber color alabaster pendant ceiling light fixture with an ornate bronze frame. France, 1920s.
This masterfully carved beautiful alabaster bowl is held by a bronze rim with leaf-shaped attachments and suspended by three ornate bronze chains and a richly, with leaf decor decorated, bronze ceiling rose.
The light shining through the amber color stone...
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1920s French Neoclassical Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Alabaster, Bronze
Museum Quality James L. Howard Railroad Car Center Lamp
Located in Peekskill, NY
It's rare when you have the chance to purchase objects from an individual's lifelong collection. The depth of knowledge and network of this important collector/expert can't be duplic...
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Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Pair of Large Art Deco Bauhaus Opaline Glass Brass Pendants, 1930s
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
A pair of Bauhaus opaline glass Theatre pendants, Germany, 1930-1939. Large conical shaped thick opaline glass shade brass mounted, with porcelain buld holders. Both pieces In very g...
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Mid-20th Century German Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
$3,781 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Handcrafted Bamboo & Rattan Waterfall Pendant Lamp, Italy, 1970s
Located in Vienna, AT
Handcrafted Bamboo & Rattan Waterfall Pendant Lamp, Italy, 1970s
An exceptional handcrafted pendant lamp attributed to Vivai del Sud, Italy, circa 1970s. This sculptural light fixtu...
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20th Century Italian Bohemian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
1 of 3 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
Materials
Murano Glass
Rare & Elegant Mid Century Modern Pendant Lamp or Hanging Light Germany 1960s
Located in Munich, DE
Lovely and highly decorative Mid-Century Modern pendant lamp or hanging light. Designed and manufactured in Germany, 1960s.
Executed in orange enameled aluminium and opaline glass, ...
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum
Awesome Mid-Century 5-Light Glass & Brass Ceiling Lamp, 1950s
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
The lamp is shipped safely unscrewed.
5x E27 sockets. Works with 220V and 110V.
Our lamps are tested, cleaned and suitable for use in the USA.
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Marz Designs, "Orb Pendant Light, Large - Solid Rod"
By Marz Designs
Located in BYRON BAY, NSW
This timeless and simple pendant light features a 200mm, 95mm or 60mm glass globe. This light is a great compliment to any room with its minimalist and classic shape. This is the per...
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2010s Australian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass, Nickel
1960 Austria Kalmar 'Granada' Flush Mount Chandelier Iced Glass & Brass
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Elegant flush mount chandelier with Murano glass on a brass frame. Designed by J.T. Kalmar, model 'Granada'. Hanging glass resembles icicles. Chandelier illuminates beautifully and o...
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1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Bloom Chandelier: Antique Brass/Lavender & Red Glass by Avram Rusu Studio
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Bloom Chandelier renders an abstract Banana blossom in hand blown glass. An elongated teardrop is topped by three glass leaves in varied colors and capped by a crown of stacked ...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass, Bronze, Nickel
Verner Panton 'Hive' Pendant Lamp in Yellow Powder Coated Aluminum for Verpan
By Verpan, Verner Panton
Located in Glendale, CA
Verner Panton 'Hive' pendant lamp in yellow powder coated aluminum for Verpan
Verner Panton was one of Denmark's most legendary modern furniture and interior designers. His innovati...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum
Wood Pendant, Brushed Brass Hardware, Horizontal, Size C, Celosía Collection
By L'Aviva Home
Located in New York, NY
Celosías–wooden latticework–have played a recurring role in Mexican history. From the country’s deep relationship with religion to its Modernist architecture, Mexico’s appreciation for function and beauty is invoked in these structured forms. The wood partitions shield against the intense Mexican sun...
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21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Empire Brass Sac a Pearl Chandelier Crystal Lustre Ceiling Antique
Located in Berlin, DE
Original antique chandelier, wiring and sockets completely renewed. Crystal hand-knotted.
Dimensions: Height with chain 115 cm, height without chain 95 cm, diameter 53 cm, weight (a...
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1930s Italian Baroque Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass
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
Pair of Italian 36 Pink and White Petals Chandeliers Ceiling Light, Murano
By Mazzega
Located in Budapest, HU
Spectacular pair 1990’s Murano Italian glass chandelier. Fantastic chandelier with pink and white “lattimo” glasses, nickel-plated metal frame. It has 36 big monumental petals glass....
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Late 20th Century Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
"Celestia" Ceiling lamp by Tobia Scarpa for Flos, 1980s
By Flos, Tobia Scarpa
Located in bruxelles, BE
Ceiling light in white linen fabric and aluminum. Model Celestia. Stamped Flos. Wear due to time and age.
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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum
Natural Brass Contemporary-Modern Ceiling Light Handcrafted in Italy
Located in Saonara, IT
Handcrafted ceiling lamp model "KYLE con tige", made in brass; with its sober and elegant design, this piece perfectly fits into modern-contemporary context.
Its name, KYLE, comes fr...
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2010s Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Empire style bronze chandelier with Royal Eagle heads and flame. This chandelier
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This very nice 6 arms Empire style chandelier is made of chiseled bronze with Royal Eagle heads around a center flame. This is a French work. Circa 1900
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Early 1900s French Empire Antique Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Bronze
$5,403 Sale Price
30% Off
Amber Alabaster Pendant, Sweden, circa 1910
Located in New York, NY
A natural, amber toned alabaster is a warm sleek pendant with crystal, rather than mineral, veining. Suspended on three electrified ropes from a matching alabaster canopy, the light ...
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Early 20th Century Swedish Jugendstil Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Alabaster
Mid-Century Murano Glass Triedri & Brass Sputnik Flushmount Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
This stylish and dynamic Mid-Century Modernist Expanding Hand-Blown Murano Glass Triedri sputnik Chandelier W/ Brass Fittings originates from Italy, Ci...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Venini Gio Ponti 12-Arm Chandelier in Multicolor by Gio Ponti
Located in Brooklyn, NY
99.80 Gio Ponti glass chandelier, designed by Gio Ponti and manufactured by Venini, is one of the most innovative chandeliers ever to emerge...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Glass
Set of Royal Copenhagen Porcelain Pendant Lights, Denmark
Located in Værløse, DK
Set of large Royal Copenhagen Porcelain Pendant lights by Anne Marie Trolle. An extraordinary set in great vintage condition.
* Set (2) of large white 6-sided porcelain pendant lig...
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1980s Danish Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Porcelain
Large 'Moon' Alabaster and Brass Pendant Lamp by Denis de la Mesiere
Located in Glendale, CA
Large 'Moon' Alabaster and Brass Pendant Lamp by Denis de la Mesiere
Handcrafted in Los Angeles in the workshop of noted French designer and antiq...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Alabaster, Metal
$5,976 Sale Price / item
10% Off
Dia Contemporary LED Chandelier, Config. 2, 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
Flower Pots by Verner Panton for Louis Poulsen, 1970
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Wonderful 1970s flower pot hanging lights by Verner Panton for Louis Poulsen, three orange, white & blue enameled pieces with matching colored cords on a single canopy, heights are f...
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1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Fantastic Italian Multicolored Prism "Arlecchino" Chandelier. Murano
Located in Budapest, HU
Fantastic vintage Murano chandelier made by 107 Murano crystal multicolored prism in a nickel metal frame. The glasses are transparent, blue, smoky, purple, green, yellow and pink.
...
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Late 20th Century Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
1 of 8 Multicolor Ceramic Pendant Lights, Denmark, 1970
By OTHR
Located in Rijssen, NL
Playful arrangement of stunning round hanging lamps with an unusual shape, made with rich multicolored brown ceramics, manufactured in the 1970s in Denmark. We have a multitude of un...
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1970s Danish Other Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Ceramic
Sunburst Flush Mount Light Fixture in Gilt Iron, Ferro Art
By Ferro Art
Located in Barcelona, ES
Eye-catching gold leaf gilt iron leafed sunburst flush mount. Manufactured by Ferro-Art. Spain, 1950s-1960s.
This ceiling flushmount features an iron structure with a central round p...
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Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Gold Leaf, Iron
Vintage Handcrafted Six Sides Solid Brass Hanging Lantern
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Vintage six side hanging lantern made of solid brass , stem with four 40/watt lights, beveled glass , suitable for wet location.
great light exposure, Copper canopy and chain includ...
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20th Century American Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Chandelier by ERIK HÖGLUND for Boda
Located in Long Island City, NY
A 12-arms chandelier, designed by ERIK HÖGLUND for Boda , Sweden, second half of the 20th century. Hand blown glass and rough iron. Electrification available upon request.
H 40″; ...
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Late 20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Blown Glass
Chandelier, Large Model, Brass-Coloured Metal, Contemporary Design.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Chandelier, large model, brass-coloured metal, contemporary design.
Contemporary chandelier with a shade designed to conceal and expose the light source depending on the viewing ang...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Stupendous Pair of Murano Mid-Century Chandeliers
By Mazzega
Located in Budapest, HU
Pair Italian vintage Murano chandeliers. Each made by 75 glass petals transparent with an amber spot inside, nickel metal structure. The glasses are very high quality, the photos do ...
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1990s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Flush Mount Maison Baguès Crystal Flowers Blue Leaves Chandelier 9 Light C 1940
Located in Firenze, Toscana
Housing 9 lights. Will be rewired free of charge with certified UL US sockets for the USA and appropriate sockets for all other countries and ready to hang. Gold tole with perfect pa...
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1940s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal
KD7 Orange Pendant Lamp by Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni for Kartell, Italy
Located in Milano, IT
The Kartell KD7 stands as a rare and contemporary classic, embodying the timeless brilliance of 1950s/1960s Italian design. Crafted by Kartell, this extraordinary pendant lamp featur...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Maria Theresa Chandelier in Transparent Murano Glass, Italy, 1930s
Located in Villaverla, IT
Maria Theresa chandelier in transparent Murano glass, Italy, 1930s.
This chandelier is simply astonishing. The framework is in golden iron, surrounded by transparent Murano glass. T...
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1930s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Cut Glass, Murano Glass
$9,975 Sale Price
20% Off
Mid Century Modern 8 Arm Chrome & Mottled Murano Glass Chandelier by Sciolari
Located in New York, NY
This stunning Mid Century Modern chandelier was realized by the fabled 20th century designer, Gaetano Sciolari in Italy circa 1970. It offers a grouping of eight volumetric rectangul...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Chrome
Amazing Murano Pink Petals Chandelier
By Mazzega
Located in Budapest, HU
Italian vintage chandelier in Murano glass and nickel plated metal structure. The armor polished nickel supports 101 glass petals (pink and white “lattimo”) that give a very elegant ...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Art Glass, Murano Glass
$4,750 / item
Rare Art Deco Skyscraper Style Frosted Glass Chandelier Signed Sabino
Located in New York, NY
This exceptional Art Deco chandelier, crafted in France circa 1935, exemplifies the bold elegance and craftsmanship for which Sabino is celebrated. Featuring an expansive design, the...
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Glass
Beautiful Vintage Italian Murano chandeliers - 36 alabaster multicolored disks
By Vistosi
Located in Budapest, HU
Vintage Italian Murano chandelier in Vistosi style. The chandelier has 36 fantastic multicolored alabaster iridescent glasses in a nickel metal frame.
Period: late XX century
Dimensi...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Art Glass, Murano Glass
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
Materials
Iron
French Vintage Art Deco Ceiling Lamp, circa 1940
Located in Barcelona, ES
Antique vintage Art Deco ceiling lamp. Made out of metal and glass.
Made by unknown manufacturer in France, circa 1940.
In original condition, with minor wear consistent with age a...
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1940s French Art Deco Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Early Alvar Aalto A332 Beehive Pendant in White & Brass, Valaistustyö 1950s
Located in Helsinki, FI
This is one of Alvar Aalto´s most iconic lighting designs. It was first designed in 1953. The design is incredibly simple and takes from nature as it m...
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1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass
French Lustre Colored Glass & Wrought Iron Ceiling Pendant Chandelier late 19thC
Located in Labrit, Landes
*Art Nouveau period chandelier or lustre, French
Wrought iron, colored red, blue, green, pink and yellow glass, some of the glasses are textured.
Made in the late 19th century.
Good ...
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1890s French Art Nouveau Antique Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Wrought Iron
Mid Century Orno pendant designed by Yki Nummi, Finland, 1960's
By Yki Nummi
Located in Montréal, QC
Mid Century Orno pendant designed by Yki Nummi, Finland, 1960's. 60 watts E-26 Edison medium base incandescent bulb recommended or higher if LED/CFL.
CREATOR: Yki Nummi
PERIOD: 19...
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1960s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Enamel, Steel
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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