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Chandeliers and Pendants For Sale
Style: Scandinavian Modern
Style: Minimalist
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Paavo Tynell, Chandelier, Nickel-plated Brass, Glass, Finland, 1940s
By Paavo Tynell
Located in High Point, NC
A nickel-plated brass and opaline glass chandelier, model 5057/8, designed by Paavo Tynell and produced by Taito Oy, Finland, 1940s.
Dimensions of canopy (inches): 2.1” H x 3.55” Di...
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1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
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Brass, Nickel
Lisa Johansson-Pape Ceiling Lamps Model 61-347 Produced by Orno in Finland
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Very rare ceiling lamps model 61-347 designed by Lisa Johansson-Pape. Produced by Orno in Finland.
Price listed is / item. We've 4 items available.
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1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
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Metal, Brass
Swedish Designer, Chandelier, Brass, Glass, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and opaline glass chandelier designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1950s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 25.25” H x 14” Diameter
Dimensions of Canopy: 2” H x 4” Diameter
Ste...
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
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Brass
Rare Lisa-Johansson-Pape Large Perfortated Brass Ceiling Lamp, Orno 1950s
Located in Helsinki, FI
A rare Lisa Johansson-Pape brass ceiling lamp, manufactured by Orno Oy in Finland in the 1950s. A beautiful design with a brass shade that has distinctive perforations that make the ...
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1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
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Brass
Paavo Tynell for Idman Rare Pendant Lamp with Textured Surface in Brass
By Idman Oy, Paavo Tynell
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Paavo Tynell for Idman, pendant lamp, brass, Finland, 1960s
Exclusive chandelier by Finnish lamp designer Paavo Tynell for Idman. The wavy texture of the shade was used by Tynell fo...
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1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Beautiful Paavo Tynell Flush Mount Model Number 1088, Brass & Glass, Idman 1950s
By Paavo Tynell, Idman
Located in Helsinki, FI
A beautiful ceiling lamp by Paavo Tynell. This model flush mount came with different size glass/fabric version shades, mainly 40,45,50,55 or 60 cm long, and 3 light bulbs. As most mo...
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1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
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Metal, Brass
Rare & Huge Pair of Paavo Tynell Pendants Brass & Glass, Model 3353 Taito 1950s
By Paavo Tynell, Taito
Located in Helsinki, FI
An extremely rare and huge in size, pair of ceiling pendants designed by Paavo Tynell and manufactured by Taito in Finland in the 1950s. Nicely patinated brass combined with opal gla...
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1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Swedish Designer, Pendant Light, Brass, Glass, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and white opaline glass pendant light designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 22.5” H x 8” W x 5.5” D
Dimensions of Canopy: 3.25” H x 3.625...
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1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Swedish Designer, Chandelier, Brass, Teak, Fabric, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass, teak and white fabric chandelier designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1950s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 22” H x 14” Diameter
Dimensions of Canopy: 2.25” H x 4” W x 4” D...
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Itsu, Chandelier, Brass, Fabric, Finland, 1940s
By Itsu
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and fabric chandelier produced by Itsu, Finland, c. 1940s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 22.5” H x 18” Diameter
Dimensions of Canopy: 2.25” H x 3.625” W x 3.625” D
Stem le...
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1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Midcentury Modern Pendant Light by Josef Frank, Svenskt Tenn, Sweden, 1950s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Elegant brass pendant light by Josef Frank, with three shades. Slender brass frame and decorative brass ball on the chord.
Length of chord is adjustable according to preference.
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
ASEA, Chandelier, Brass, Fabric, Sweden, 1940s
By ASEA
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and white fabric chandelier produced by ASEA, Sweden, c. 1940s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 21.75” H x 23” Diameter
Dimensions of Canopy: 2” H x 4.625” Diameter
Stem le...
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1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Swedish Designer, Pendant Light, Brass, Glass, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and glass pendant light designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1950s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 22.5” H x 9.625” Diameter
Dimensions of Canopy: 3.125” H x 4” W x 4” D
St...
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Swedish Designer, Four-Armed Wall Light, Brass, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A two armed wall light. designed and produced in Sweden, 1950s. Can also function as flush mount ceiling light.
Stated dimensions with lightbulbs a...
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1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Svenskt Tenn Chandelier Produced in Sweden
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Chandelier in brass. Produced by Svenskt Tenn in Sweden.
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Paavo Tynell for Idman Chandelier in Brass
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Paavo Tynell for Idman, chandelier, polished brass, perforated brass, Finland, circa 1950
This majestic chandelier is designed by the master in the fields of lighting Paavo Tynell f...
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1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
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Aluminum, Brass
Finnish Designer, Chandelier, Brass, Glass, Rattan, Finland, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass, glass and rattan chandelier designed and produced in Finland, c. 1940s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 28” H x 19” Diameter
Dimensions of Canopy: 3.5” H x 4” Diameter
Ste...
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1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Swedish Designer, Chandelier Light, Brass, Glass, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and opaline glass chandelier designed and produced in Sweden, 1940s.
Dimensions of canopy (inches): 2” H x 4” Diameter
Socket takes standard E-26 bulbs. 2 sockets.There is n...
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1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Swedish Designer, Chandelier, Brass, Glass, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and white opaline glass chandelier designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 23” H x 19” Diameter
Dimensions of Canopy: 2.5“ H x 3.625” Diamet...
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1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Danish 3-arm Chandelier with Amber Glass Sades and Reflectors 1940's
Located in New York, NY
A Danish, 1940’s polished brass 3-arm chandelier with amber glass shades. The brass frame consists of 3 “C” shaped arms each suspends a brass reflector disk which is lacquered on one...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
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.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 40” H x 19” Diameter
Dimensions of Canopy: 3” H x 3.5” Diameter
Cord l...
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1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
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Fabric, Pine
Paavo Tynell Brass Perfortated Adjustable Ceiling Lamp Model 1965, Taito 1950s
By Paavo Tynell, Taito Oy
Located in Helsinki, FI
Paavo Tynell created the counter weight lamp design in response to American lamp specifications, that did not allow lamps to hang by electricity cords on their own. The result was a ...
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1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
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Aluminum, Brass
Hans Bergström, Chandelier, Brass, Glass, Sweden, 1950s
By Hans Bergström, ASEA
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and white opaline glass chandelier designed by Hans Bergström and produced by Ateljé Lyktan, Sweden, c. 1950s.
Oxidation to brass. Missing brass to ceiling cup.
Overall Di...
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Hans Bergström Attribution, Chandelier, Brass, Fabric, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and white fabric chandelier attributed to Hans Bergström for Ateljé Lyktan, Sweden, 1940s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 23.25” H x 26.5” Diameter
Bulb Specifications: E-26 B...
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1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Paavo Tynell for Idman Rare Chandelier in White Steel and Opaline Glass
By Paavo Tynell, Idman
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Paavo Tynell for Idman, chandelier, lacquered steel, opaline glass, Finland, 1950s
Striking chandelier by Paavo Tynell, originating from the central railway station in Helsinki. The...
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1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
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Steel
Swedish Designer, Chandelier, Brass, Wood, Fabric, Sweden, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass, wood, white fabric and yellow string fabric chandelier designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1930s.
Dimensions of canopy (inches): 4.75” H x 3.5” Diameter
Socket takes standa...
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1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Large Chandelier in Brass and Amber Glass by Hans-Agne Jakobsson, 1950's
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Large Ceiling Lamp in Brass and Amber Glass by Hans-Agne Jakobsson, 1950's
Additional Information:
Material: Brass and amber glass
Style: Mid century, Scandinavian
Produced by Hans-...
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20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Modernist Pendant Light by Hans Bergström, Ateljé Lyktan, Sweden, 1950s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Cool pendant light by Hans Bergström, made from black lacquered metal. Three cylinders suspended at different heights, perforated with a graphic pat...
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Swedish Designer, Chandelier, Brass, Glass, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and white opaline glass chandelier designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): ” H x ” Diameter
Dimensions of Canopy: 24“ H x 15” Diameter
Ste...
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1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
ASEA, Chandelier, Brass, Oak, Fabric, Sweden, 1940s
By ASEA
Located in High Point, NC
An oak, brass and white fabric chandelier designed and produced by ASEA, Sweden, c. 1940s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 18.75” H x 16” Diameter
Dimensions of Canopy: 3.25” H x 4”...
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1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Pair of Alvar Aalto Brass & Black Hand Grenade Pendants A110, Valaistustyö 1950s
Located in Helsinki, FI
The hand grenade is one of Alvar Aalto's most iconic lamps, with its nickname derived from the resemblance with the hand grenade. The model number is A110, but is usually seen in pai...
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1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
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Brass, Metal
Fog & Mørup, Chandelier, Brass, Glass, Denmark, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and white opaline glass chandelier produced by Fog & Mørup, Denmark, c. 1950s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 26.25” H x 11.5” Diameter
Dimensions of Canopy: 3.75” H x 3.375...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Hans Bergström for Ateljé Lyktan Chandeliers in Brass and Frosted Glass
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Hans Bergström for Ateljé Lyktan, chandeliers, variation on model ‘125/12’, brass, glass, Sweden, 1940s/1950s
Designed by renowned Swedish architect and designer Hans Bergström duri...
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1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Swedish Designer, Pendant Light, Brass, Metal, Wood, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
An adjustable brass, white-lacquered metal and wood pendant light designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1950s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 32.5” H x 13"W x 61"D
Dimensions of Canopy...
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass
Swedish Designer, Pendant Light, Fabric, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A pink fabric pendant light designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s.
Dimensions of canopy (inches): 2.75” H x 3.25” Diameter
Socket takes stand...
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1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
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Fabric
Swedish Designer, Chandelier, Brass, Teak, Rattan, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass, teak and rattan chandelier designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1950s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 41” H x 22” W x 7.1” D
Dimensions of Canopy: 1.3“ H x 3.75” Diameter
C...
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
ASEA, Chandelier, Brass, Oak, Fabric, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A three-armed brass, oak and white fabric chandelier designed and produced by ASEA, Sweden, 1940s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 24” H x 18” Diameter
Dimensions of Canopy: 4“ H x 4...
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1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Alvar Aalto Large White Flush Mount Model. A622, Valaisinpaja 1970s
Located in Helsinki, FI
An iconic ceiling pendant model A622, designed by Alvar Aalto in the 1950s, and manufactured by Valaisinpaja Oy in Finland in the 1970s. In line with all Aalto furniture and lighting...
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1970s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
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Metal
Danish Designer, Chandelier, Brass, Fabric, Denmark, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and white fabric chandelier designed and produced in Denmark, c. 1940s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 27” H x 22.75” Diameter
Dimensions of Canopy: 4.5” H x 4” W x 4” D
S...
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1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
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Brass
Lisa Johansson-Papé Brass Ceiling Pendant with Line Perforation, Orno 1950s
Located in Helsinki, FI
A very beautiful ceiling lamp designed by the genius Lisa Johansson-Pape, and manufactured by Orno in the 1950s. This lamp is in full brass with a perforated shade full of tiny dots ...
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1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
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.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 37” H x 17” Diameter
Dimensions of Canopy: 3.5” H x 4.5” Diameter
Cord...
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1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
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Fabric, Pine
Swedish Designer, Chandelier, Iron, Bakelite, Fabric, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
An iron, bakelite and fabric chandelier designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s.
Vintage lampshades in fair condition.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 27.75” H x 17.5" W x 9" D
Dime...
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1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
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Iron
Finnish Designer, Chandelier, Brass, Glass, Finland, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and gilded opaline glass chandelier designed and produced in Finland, c. 1940s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 27 ” H x 20.125” Diameter
D...
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1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Ceiling Lamp in Copper and Brass by Paavo Tynell, 1940's, Taito Oy
By Paavo Tynell
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Custom Ordered Ceiling Lamp in Copper & Brass by Paavo Tynell, 1940's
Additional Information:
Material: Copper and brass
Style: Mid century, Scandinavian
Produced by Taito Oy in Fin...
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20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Copper
Paavo Tynell Commissioned Ceiling Lamp, Brass, Bronze & Parchment, Taito 1930s
By Paavo Tynell, Taito Oy
Located in Helsinki, FI
This early Tynell ceiling lamp is quite an exquisite example of how luxurious and elegant Taito lamps were, most likely from the 1930s before Tynell became a household name through h...
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1930s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass
Mid Century Modern Optica Pendant by Jo Hammerborg Fog & Mørup, 1963
Located in Rosendahl, DE
Vintage pendant lamp by Jo Hammerborg. The lamp is made of opal glass and provides a beautiful atmosphere.
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
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Glass
Swedish Designer, Chandelier, Brass, Metal, Glass, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A six-armed chandelier in brass, metal and glass designed and produced by a Swedish designer, Sweden, 1950s.
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
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Metal, Brass
Swedish Designer, Pendant Light, Brass, Glass, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and white opaline glass pendant light designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 21” H x 11.25” W x 5” D
Dimensions of Canopy: 2.375” H x 3.7...
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1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Swedish Grace Pendant light, Chr Berg & Co, Sweden, 1920s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Lovely Swedish Grace ceiling light from Chr Berg & Co, with a brass and pale orange colored glass shade. Graphic, functionalist design. Textile chord suspension.
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1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
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Bronze
Swedish Designer, Chandelier, Brass, Oak, Glass, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass, oak and glass chandelier designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 26.5” H x 24.125” Diameter
Dimensions of Canopy: 2.75” H x 3.75” W x 3.75...
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1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
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Brass
Swedish Designer, Chandelier, Brass, Glass, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and opaline glass chandelier designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s.
Dimensions of Canopy: 2.25” H x 3.625” W x 3.625” D
Stem length: 17”H
Bulb Specifications: E-26 ...
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1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Swedish Designer, Pendant Light, Brass, Metal, Glass, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass, green-lacquered metal and white opaline glass pendant light designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 23.5” H x 11” W x 9” D
Dimensions of Ca...
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1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
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Metal, Brass
Ceiling Lamp in Brass and Glass by Hans-Agne Jakobsson, 1960's
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Ceiling Lamp in Brass and Glass by Hans-Agne Jakobsson, 1960's
Additional Information:
Material: Brass and glass
Style: Mid century, Scandinavian
Ceiling lamp model T372/12 Patricia...
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20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Swedish Designer, Chandelier, Brass, Rattan, Fabric, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass, fabric cord and rattan chandelier designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1950s.
Assorted rattan lampshades.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 31” H x 18” W x 18“ D
Dimensions of ...
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
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Brass
Swedish Designer, Chandelier, Brass, Wood, Glass, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass, wood and white opaline glass chandelier designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 21.5” H x 33” Diameter
Dimensions of Canopy: 3.25“ H x 3.65...
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1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Swedish Designer, Chandelier, Brass, Metal, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and white-lacquered metal chandelier designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1950s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 34” H x 21” Diameter
Dimensions of Canopy: 2.75” H x 3.625” D...
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
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Metal, Brass
Svend Mejlstrøm, Chandelier, Brass, Fabric, Denmark, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and white fabric chandelier designed by Svend Mejlstrøm and produced by MS Belysning, Denmark. c. 1960s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 27.25” H x 20” Diameter
Dimensions of...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Swedish Designer, Pendant Light, Brass, Glass, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and opaline glass pendant designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 18.5” H x 9.5” W x 6.25”
Dimensions of Canopy: 2.5 ” H x 3.75” diameter
...
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1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
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Brass
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.