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Chandeliers and Pendants For Sale
Period: 20th Century
Period: 1950s
Postmodern Italian Pendant Lamp by Enzo Mari & Giancarlo Fassina, 1970s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Train pendant lamp from the aggregato series from the italian manufacturer artemide according to a design by enzo mari and giancarlo fassina from the 197...
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20th Century Italian Post-Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Brass Dark Green Enamel Vintage Frosted Glass Pendant Light
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Dark green enamel Industrial hanging lamp.
Frosted glass with brass top.
Weight: 2.35 kg / 5.2 lb
Priced per individual item. All lamps have been made suitable by international sta...
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Mid-20th Century Hungarian Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass, Enamel
Louis Sognot Bamboo and Rattan Chandelier Mid-Century Modern 1960, France
By Louis Sognot
Located in Camblanes et Meynac, FR
Louis Sognot Bamboo and Rattan Chandelier Mid-Century Modern 1960, France
Very nice pendant light by the French designer Louis Sognot. It is very well made. The artist has created m...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Cotton, Bamboo, Rattan
French Art Deco Gilt Bronze and Milk Glass Starburst Sunburst Flush Mount
Located in Barcelona, ES
An exceptional Art Deco starburst shaped engraved and molded bronze ceiling lamp, France, 1930s-1940s.
7 lights
This flush mount features a flower burst or starburst with 6 large lea...
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Bronze
Antique 12" Holophane Reflector-Refractor Prismatic Glass Pendant Light, c.1920
By Holophane
Located in London, GB
A scarcely seen 12" 'Reflector-Refractor' pendant light made in England by Holophane. c.1920.
Three-part prismatic glass reflector, including the bottom cup, supported by the orig...
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1920s English Art Deco Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Huge 27" Ø Timeless Antique Alabaster Pendant Chandelier with Alabaster Canopy
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...
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Early 20th Century Swiss Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Alabaster, Metal, Brass, Wire, Bronze
Antique 12" Holophane Reflector-Refractor Prismatic Glass Pendant Light, c.1920
By Holophane
Located in London, GB
A 12" 'Reflector-Refractor' pendant light made in USA by Holophane. c.1920.
Single prismatic glass reflector with decorative cast clips and unusual, original two-part brass galler...
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1920s English Art Deco Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Large three-Tier Murano 52 green alabaster glass tubes
By Mazzega
Located in Gaiarine Frazione Francenigo (TV), IT
Italian vintage chandelier in Murano glass and nickel-plated metal structure.The armor polished nickel supports 101 large green alabaster glass tubes in a star shape. The alabaster t...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Art Glass
1940 Bagues Crystals Flowers Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
1940’s French Bagues silver leaf metal light fixture with incrustes crystals bottom part and glass leaves and flowers on top, beautiful patina and newly rewired( UL)
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1940s French Hollywood Regency Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
Large Seven Arms Chandelier Solid Pine with Fabric Shades by Luxus Sweden, 1960s
Located in Stockholm, SE
This unique, NOS; New Old Stock, never used solid pine wood, seven-light chandelier was created in this “golden age of Scandinavian design”, a period that saw the revival of an eleme...
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Iron
1 of 7 Art Deco Ruffled Murano Hand Blown Glass Pendants Red Pink White, 1940
By OTHR
Located in Rijssen, NL
Beautiful ruffled hand blown Murano glass pendants, 1970.
This are is a real eye catchers and suitable for many different interiors. Several pieces available.
The glass looks ruff...
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1940s French Art Deco Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Glass
Professional Large Sphere Disco Ball Mirror Mosaic with Rotor 80s 50 cm Diameter
Located in Palermo, IT
Professional Large Sphere Disco Ball Mirror Mosaic with Rotor 80s
Never used, still in its original packaging.
Excellent condition.
Immediate shipping with adequate and insured packa...
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1980s Italian Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Sunburst Foliage Floral Ceiling Light Fixture / Chandelier
By Ferro Art
Located in Barcelona, ES
Outstanding spanish foliage floral sunburst flush mount ceiling light in gilt iron, Ferro Art, 1950s
To be used as ceiling light fixture or as chandelier / pendant light adding a cha...
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Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Iron, Gold Leaf, Wrought Iron
Cocoon Pendant Lamp by Tobia Scarpa for Flos, 1960s, Italy
By Flos, Tobia Scarpa
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Cocoon Pendant Lamp by Tobia Scarpa for Flos, 1960s, Italy
Lampshade is in very good vintage condition.
This lamp works with E27 light bulbs.
Wired and suitable to use with 220V a...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Resin
Danish Designer, Pendant Light, Brass, Metal, Glass, Denmark, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass, blue-lacquered metal and white opaline glass pendant light designed and produced in Denmark, c. 1950s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 46.0"H x 15.0"W x 15.0"D
Stem Length (i...
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass
Original Caprani Pendant Lights, 1980s, Denmark
Located in Værløse, DK
Original Caprani Pendant Lights made by Mads Caprani in the 1980s. A rare set for a beautiful place.
* Set (2) of beech wood veneer pendant lights with off-white pleated-shades.
* ...
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1980s Danish Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
$2,563 / set
Large Art Déco Pendant Light, Germany 1920s - 1930s
Located in Schwerin, MV
Large pendant light from the 1920s - 1930s with a blue textured glass shade and cable suspension. The large glass shade has a beautiful shape with radial steps and a blue texture wit...
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Early 20th Century German Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Midcentury Teak and Fabric Shade Hanging Lamp by Temde, circa 1960
Located in Hagenbach, DE
A teak hanging lamp from the 1960s, crafted by the Swiss company Temde. This meticulously detailed piece exemplifies perfectionism and quality, featuring a Japanese-inspired design. ...
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1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Plastic, Teak, Fabric
Murano Glass Pendant Lamp Italy 1960s
Located in Berlin, DE
legant mid-century Italian pendant light. The design features a smoked Murano glass outer shade and an opaline inner diffuser that casts a warm, diffused light. Finished with a brass...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Timeless French Antique Pendant Light w. Gilt Goddess Masks & Amber Swirl Glass
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...
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Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Amazing Large Pendant Lamp by Adolf Loos for Kalmar
Located in München, DE
Very rare and large pendant lamp by Adolf Loos from the 1950s.
The high-quality materials, such as the new seagrass lampshade, make this lamp a unique design object.
It creates a ver...
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1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Swedish Designer, Pendant Light, Iron, Glass, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A bronze-painted iron and white opaline glass pendant light designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 20.5"H x 10.25"W x 4.375"D
Stem Length (inches):...
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1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Iron
Original murano glass pendant lamp by Renato Toso for Leucos, Italy 1970s
By Leucos
Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI
Vintage murano glass pendant lamp by Renato Toso for Leucos made in Italy in the 1970s.
Elegant and graceful, the chandelier seems to float in the air.
The lamp is in good vintage c...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Murano Glass
Large Murano Filigrana Glass Spiral Chandelier — Italian Mid-Century Opulence
Located in Dronten, NL
Elevate your space with the timeless elegance of this large Murano spiral chandelier, crafted by master glassmakers in Murano, Italy using the centuries-old Filigrana technique. Feat...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Wall lighting Flower Glass Murano with chrome Structure , Italy 1980s
By Venini
Located in La xara, VC
Exceptional Murano glass floral pendant chandelier attributed to Venini .
Exceptional piece for its design and quality. Piece in good condition. Also available with a wall light, s...
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1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Chrome
$634 Sale Price
44% Off
Sisal and Walnut Pendant Lamp by Temde
Located in München, DE
Exceptionally beautiful and large pendant lamp from the 1960s.
The design is very unusual.
The shape and materials create a warm and very pleasant light.
Condition:
Very good vinta...
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1960s German Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Raffia, Plastic, Walnut
Marvelous Large Six-Armed Alabaster Art Nouveau Chandelier, France 1920s
Located in Hannover, DE
This one-of-a-kind, large alabaster chandelier was found in a 1920s villa and is absolutely stunning. The craftsmanship of this large chandelier is particularly beautiful; the fine w...
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1920s French Art Nouveau Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Alabaster, Metal, Gold Plate, Brass
Mid-Century Wooden Cocoon Pendant Lamp, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-century wooden pendulum.
The lamp body forms a finely executed rib structure, which is covered from the inside with a translucent material. Parallel rings in the middle are nail...
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20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Wood
Nybro Armaturfabrik, Pendant Light, Brass, Metal, Glass, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass, green-lacquered metal and etched beige glass pendant light produced by Nybro Aramturfabrik, Sweden, c. 1950s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 24.0"H x 12.0"W x 6.0"D
Stem Len...
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1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass
Italian Designer, Pendant Light, Resin, Italy, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A polymer resin over metal pendant light likely designed and produced in Italy, c. 1970s.
Wear consistent with age and use
Overall Dimensions (inches): 28.0" Height x 14.0" Diamete...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Resin
Set of Modern Beech Wood Pendant Lights by Jan Wickelgren, 1970s, Sweden
By Aneta
Located in Værløse, DK
Set of pendant lights in bend Beech wood and Canvas designed by Jan Wickelgren in the 1970s for Aneta Sweden. A scandinavian light to a beautiful space.
* A set (2) of pendant light...
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1970s Swedish Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Fabric, Beech, Bentwood
Brass Chandelier by Rupert Nikoll
Located in München, DE
Stunningly beautiful chandelier from the 1950s.
Lovingly designed by Rupert Nikoll.
It creates a very cozy light.
Manufacturer: Rupert Nikoll
Condition:
Very good vintage conditio...
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1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Palmette Ceiling Light - Four Levels, 163 Smoked Glasses
By Mazzega
Located in Gaiarine Frazione Francenigo (TV), IT
Palmette ceiling light made by 163 Murano smoked glasses in a gold metal frame. Murano blown glass in a traditional way. Structure in gold colored metal.
Period: 1980's
Dimensions: 5...
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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Art Glass
Swedish Designer, Chandelier, Pine, Fabric, Sweden, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A pine and white fabric chandelier designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1970s.
Wear consistent with age and use
Overall Dimensions (inches): 22.25"H x 20.5"W x 20.5"D
Dimensions of...
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1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Wood, Pine
Brass White Enamel Vintage Industrial Pendant Lights
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Vintage industrial pendant made of white enamel with brass top.
white interior
Weight: 1.70 kg / 3.7 lb
Priced per individual item. All lamps have been made suitable by internation...
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Mid-20th Century Hungarian Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass, Enamel
A large sisal Pendant or Ceiling lamp, vintage 1960s elegant Scandinavian design
By Domus
Located in Skarpnäck, SE
A very nice and substantial vintage ceiling string pendant lamp for Domus, Sweden in the style of Temde Leuchten. It is made of a of sisal rope giv...
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1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Raffia
French Art Déco Pendant Light, 1920s - 1930s
By Degué
Located in Schwerin, MV
French pendant lamp from the 1920s - 1940s with an opal glass shade and cable suspension in good original condition - style: Degue, Muller Freres. The ornate glass shade has a beauti...
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
French Art Deco Lustre Glass Ceiling Pendant Chandelier Degué Manufacture c 1930
By Degué
Located in Labrit, Landes
Art Deco chandelier or lustre, French
Frozen molded glass and brass
Geometrical motifs and stylized leaves.
1930
David Guéron was a glass artist and industrialist, founder and owner ...
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
SEVB & RANC Rare Wide French Art Deco Pendant Chandelier 1920
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
Wide French Art Deco pendant chandelier by Société d'Exploitation des Verreries de Bagneaux, 7 rue de Surène, Paris, France, 1920s. Frosted molded glass shade hung at its rare origin...
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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Bronze
French Vintage Brass, Silk & Fringe Billiard Light
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
Fabulous vintage 20th century French billiard light fixture, composed of a long, horizontal stem supporting two domes of stretched silk in a gorgeous shade of celadon green. Fine scr...
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20th Century French French Provincial Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Beautiful Two Tiers Murano Glass Petals Chandelier, 1970s
By Mazzega
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A stunning hand blown Italian four light Murano glass chandelier with brass frame. Clear and white glass petals elements. Hand blown at the Murano island in Italy. The Chain with can...
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1970s Italian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Jean Noverdy Art Deco Stork Pendant Chandelier, 1920
By Jean Noverdy
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
French Art Deco Pendant Chandelier by Jean Noverdy, France, Late 1920s
This exquisite French Art Deco pendant chandelier, designed by Jean Noverdy in the late 1920s, showcases a bea...
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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Midcentury Gilt Sunburst Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1950's French gilt metal light fixture with glass insets, with 3 candelabra interior lights.
Measurements:
Height of body: 5.5"
Present drop: 10"
Diameter: 22"
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1950s French Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Italian Frisbi 850 Pendant Lamp by Achille Castiglioni for Flos, 1970s
Located in Hagenbach, DE
The Frisbi 850 pendant lamp, designed by the renowned Italian designer Achille Castiglioni for Flos in the 1970s, is a striking example of minimalist elegance and innovative lighting...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Danish Mid-Century Chandelier by Bent Nordsted for Lyskaer, 1970s
By Lyskjaer Belysning, Bent Nordsted
Located in Badajoz, Badajoz
Beauty Danish Chandelier from 1970s. This lamp was designed and manufactured during the 1970s in Denmark by Bent Nordsted for Lyskaer Belysning.
This Chandelier is equipped with one ...
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1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Large Uchiwa fan style hanging ceiling lamp, 1975
By Ingo Maurer
Located in Zaandam, NL
Wonderful and rare large ( 70 cm ) "Uchiwa" pendant in the style of Ingo Maurer. This hanging lamp was purchased in Vienna in 1975, therefore we've kept the attribution to Austria al...
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1970s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Pure Art Deco White & Black Veins Alabaster Pendant Light Fixture, Rope & Canopy
Located in Lisse, NL
Stunning, Stylized and large, 19.5" in diameter alabaster pendant of great quality and condition.
This rare design and fairly large chandelier from the heydays of the European Art D...
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Early 20th Century Austrian Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Alabaster, Wire, Bronze
Jugendstil pendant with palme koenig opaline glass shade vienna around 1908
Located in Wien, AT
jugendstil pendant with palme koenig opaline glass shade vienna around 1908
Brass polished and stove enameled
The glass is clear glass it is only dark because the background is dark.
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Early 1900s Austrian Jugendstil Antique Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Spanish Sunburst Foliage Ceiling Light Fixture in Green and Gilt Iron, 1950s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Leafed Sunburst Flush Mount Light , Iron, Gold Leaf
Spain, 1950
Sunburst Ceiling Light Fixture with Leaves Frame in green and gilt iron.
Eye-catching hand-hammered iron sunburst ligh...
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Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Iron, Gold Leaf
Murano Glass Pendant Lamps Pair Lantern Iridescent Blue Glass Lights, circa 1960
Located in Vienna, AT
Murano Glass Pendant Lamps Pair Lantern Iridescent Blue Glass Lights, circa 1960, Italy- priced as a pair- 6.7" x 24.5" (light shade only, hardware bottom to top) overall height/drop...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Achille Castiglioni Mid-Century Beige Round "Cocoon" Pendant, Italy 1960s
Located in Roma, IT
Wonderful mid-century "cocoon" pendant with a gorgeous beige even patina. This charming cocoon lamp was designed by Achille Castiglioni in Italy in the 1960s.
In spectacular conditi...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Steel
French Yellow Opaline Glass Brass Pendant Lights
Located in Amsterdam, NL
French yellow opaline glass industrial pendant.
Weight 0.75 kg / 1.7 lb
Priced per individual item. All lamps have been made suitable by international standards for incandescent li...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Vintage Baroque Style Gold Infused Murano Chandelier
By Giuseppe Briati
Located in Chicago, IL
This vintage baroque style gold-infused Cristallo Murano chandelier features five scroll arms with petal trimmed cups, from which hang ring baubles with dangling florets. The center ...
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Late 20th Century Italian Baroque Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Murano Glass
Swedish Green Tinted Glass & Brass Pendant Lamp by Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors
Located in Rijssen, NL
Elegant pendant lamp designed by Carl Fagerlund for Swedish glass company Orrefors, 1960s Sweden. Hexagon shaped with green tinted glass with an internal diffuser in clear pressed gl...
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1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Early German Art Deco Milk and Frosted Glass Luzette Pendant , 1900s
Located in Wiesbaden, Hessen
An early German art nouveau milk and frosted pendant with brass mount, ca.1900s.
Socket: one E27 or E26 (US) for standrad screw bulb.
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Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Antique Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Large Antique White & Black Alabaster Pendant Light Chandelier with Rope Chains
Located in Lisse, NL
Top class, hand carved two-light alabaster chandelier.
Thanks to its unique design, aesthetic beauty, large size and great condition this antique alabaster chandelier is bound to li...
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Early 20th Century Italian Arts and Crafts Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Alabaster, Brass
Pure Art Deco and Perfect Size, Multi Layered Alabaster Ceiling Light / Pendant
Located in Lisse, NL
Rare and very stylish, top 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 i...
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Alabaster, Metal, Brass, Bronze
Muller Freres French Art Deco Bird Ceiling-Light, 1920
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
French Art Deco Ceiling Light by Muller Frères (Luneville), France, 1920s. This elegant ceiling light features a thick, large frosted glass shade adorned with a wrought-iron ivy fixt...
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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Wrought Iron
Carlo Nason Italian Mid-Century Murano Rainbow Glass Chandelier for Mazzega 70s
By Mazzega, Carlo Nason
Located in Morazzone, Varese
Carlo Nason Italian Mid-Century Murano Rainbow Glass Chandelier for Mazzega, 70s
Magnificent, original true vintage chandelier (no reproduction or new production) designed from Carl...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Nickel
Petite Italian Roses Three-Light Tole Chandelier Gilded Metal, European, 1960s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A Hollywood Regency midcentury gilt tole roses chandelier, the fixture requires three European E14 candelabra bulbs, each bulb up to 40 watts. This light has a beautiful patina and g...
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1960s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage 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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