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Chandeliers and Pendants For Sale
Style: Art Deco
Style: Louis Philippe
French Art Deco Lustre Glass Ceiling Pendant Chandelier, circa 1930
Located in Labrit, Landes
Art Deco chandelier or lustre, French
Frozen glass and brass
1930
Good condition a chip on the glass, not disturbing (please see last photo).
Shipping:
D 35 H 11 1.2 Kg.
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Fabric, Glass
Large French Art Deco White Alabaster Pendant Light with Dark Veins, ca 1920
Located in Barntrup, DE
Large French Art Deco black and dark brown veined white alabaster three-light pendant chandelier.
It is an elegant piece from around 1920. It features a beautifully shaped white alab...
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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Alabaster, Metal, Brass
2x Art Deco pendants with glass sticks vienna around 1920s
Located in Wien, AT
2x Art Deco pendants with glass sticks vienna around 1920s
3x original old blue opaline glass
Polished and stove enameled
The clear glass sticks are replaced ( new )
The blue glass s...
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1920s Austrian Art Deco Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
French Art Deco original art glass starburst chandelier signed Marius-E. Sabino
Located in New York City, NY
A sleek and stunning French Art Deco chandelier designed by renowned French glass master Marius-Ernest Sabino, showcasing six large frosted geometric art glass panels with intricate ...
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Wrought Iron
Webbed Hexagon Prismatic Pendent
Located in Peekskill, NY
As with all Prismatic glass the reflections and quality of light that it projects make them a favorite. The Hexagon design, horizontal prisms and vertical bordering glass give this l...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Glass
1990s Murano Glass Chandelier Spherical Design Ruby & Multicolored accent
Located in Villaverla, IT
This striking chandelier is an authentic Murano glass creation from the 1990s, showcasing a stylized spherical design. The piece is characterized by its rich ruby hue, complemented...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Cut Glass, Murano Glass
Antique Art Deco Large GEC Moonstone Opaline Glass Light Pendant, C.1930
Located in London, GB
An incredibly elegant moonstone pendant lamp with brass gallery. c.1930
Thick pressed moonstone glass of fluted design with original GEC elongated brass gallery. Some damage to th...
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1930s English Art Deco Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Original Art Deco Glass Hanging Light, Lamp, Green Glass / Brass, 1920s
Located in Berlin, BE
Small and very nice classic light from the Art Deco period, around 1920-1940.
With spray decoration. Looks very nice illuminated.
Glass, printed. Very decorative pattern.
With one ...
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1920s German Art Deco Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Art Deco Brass Industrial Ceiling Lamp by Kaiser & Co., 1930s, Germany
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Art Deco Brass Industrial Ceiling Lamp by Kaiser & Co. with 3 fluorescent tubes, 1930s, Germany
Industrial ceiling lamp with 3 fluorescent Tubes
Note: There're 3 different type of ...
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1930s German Art Deco Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Art Deco Organic & Vibrant Wisteria Plant Design Enameled Glass Pendant Light
By Loys Lucha
Located in Lisse, NL
Rare and stunning work of lighting art in the manner of Loys Lucha.
The glass shande is marked with initials of the artist (picture 3 and 4).
If you are passionate about early 20th century decorative art then you will love this striking pendant. What you are seeing here is a one of a kind, hand painted and enameled pendant. With early 20th century lighting being one of our specialities, we too were thrilled when we first saw this amazing design. The combination of the vibrant colors and the unique and artistic motifs in this hand painted glass shade...
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
ART DECO chandelier hanging lamp nickel-plated Skyscraper ceiling lamp, 1920s
Located in Saarburg, RP
Art Deco Chandelier nickel-plated Skyscraper ceiling lamp, 1920s
The ART DECO ceiling lamp is a remarkable example of the craftsmanship an...
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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Nickel
Art Déco Pendant Light With Opaline Glass, 1930s
Located in Schwerin, MV
Elegant Bauhaus spherical lamp made of opal glass with a metal suspension and a very long pendulum rod. The lamp dates from the first half of the 20th century (1920-1940) and is in g...
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1930s German Art Deco Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass
French bronze and crystal 8 light palm chandelier deco
Located in Houston, TX
The unique shape of this chandelier makes it desirable
The fine quality of the bronze is exceptional, and the
Graceful shape of the palm fronds is fine.
It has eight lights hidden i...
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
MARIA SC chandelier in green
By Pani Jurek
Located in Grojec, PL
Maria S.C. chandelier is made from laboratory test tubes, set in two metal bands. Surprising material and geometric shape makes this lamp both classic and mode...
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2010s Polish Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Steel
Bauhaus Adjustable Porcelain Chandelier with Original Shade, circa 1920s
By Bauhaus
Located in Wien, AT
Bauhaus adjustable porcelain chandelier with original shade, circa 1920s.
Partly nickel-plated.
White porcelain with black stripes.
Normal high: 90cm extendable up to 174cm.
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1920s German Art Deco Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Nickel
Large & Timeless Design Art Deco Pendant Light w Coolest Alabaster Shade Ever
By G Bessi
Located in Lisse, NL
Superb condition and stunning natural veins and patterns alabaster mineral stone pendant.
*This rare antique alabaster shade is labeled by the maker " Ghebo Vero Bessi " grandson of...
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Early 20th Century Italian Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Alabaster, Metal, Brass, Bronze
Charming Trasparent Murano Glass Chandelier by Barovier e Toso, 1950s
Located in Roma, IT
Stunning Murano chandelier by artist Ercole Barovier.
The pendant consists of glass elements and a brass structure.
It mounts a European standard e27 lamp.
It measures 75 centimetre...
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1950s Art Deco Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Murano Glass
Art Deco Marble Glass and Bakelite Pendant Lamp, 1930s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A wavy and marbled opaline glass pendant lamp with bakelite socket. Manufactured in Denmark during the 1920s or 1930s. New wire has been applied.
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1930s Danish Art Deco Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Blown Glass, Bakelite
Great Design & Colors Antique Art Deco Alabaster Flush Mount / Pendant Light
Located in Lisse, NL
Rare and very stylish alabaster ceiling fixture of great quality and design.
This rare Art Deco fixture from the heydays of the European Art Deco era is another one of our recent gr...
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Alabaster, Metal, Brass
Carlo Scarpa for Venini Cut Glass and Nickel Rectangular Chandelier, circa 1930
By Carlo Scarpa, Venini
Located in New York, NY
Carlo Scarpa for Venini highly unique rectangular shaped Art Deco chandelier, circa 1930's. A minimalist nickel-plated structure with a row of eight thick ribbed hand-cut glass eleme...
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1930s Italian Art Deco Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Nickel
French Art Deco Degue Style Art Glass Pendant Chandelier, Paris, Early 1920s
By Degué
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
Art Deco pendant in Deguè style, France during early 1930s. Trick, clear frosted glass shade with geometric themed reliefs, original nickel plating mounts with beautiful ceiling cano...
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Nickel
VENINI - 1930s Chandelier - Art Deco - MURANO - Made in ITALY
By Venini
Located in Milano, IT
VENINI - 1930s Murano glass chandelier, composed of a large bowl , 24 curls and the stello composed of spheres plus the glass bowl at the top completely sound and working.
It was mad...
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1930s Italian Art Deco Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Murano Glass
Art Deco Gilded Green Glass Ceiling Lamp, 1940s, France
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Art Deco Gilded Green Glass Ceiling Lamp, 1940s, France
Lampshade is in very good vintage condition.
This lamp works with B22 French light bulbs.
Wired and suitable to use with 22...
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1940s French Art Deco Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Finnish Art Deco Brass Chandelier with Opaline Glass Globes, 1930s
Located in Karis, Nyland
This elegant Art Deco chandelier was manufactured and designed in Finland in the 1930s/40s.
The light features three opaline glass globes and oxidised brass hardware giving it a lux...
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1930s Finnish Art Deco Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Art Deco Chandelier signed Boris Lacroix, Mermaids, France 1938
Located in Saarbruecken, DE
Art Deco Chandelier
Opaline Glass shades signed LA+ = Boris Lacroix
Model Mermaids
France 1938
new nickel plated. rewired.
6 b22 bulbs
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Glass
Pair of Art Deco Green Pink Skirt-shaped Glass and Brass Pendant Lights, 1930
By OTHR
Located in Rijssen, NL
Pair of lovely antique lampshade in beautiful pink and green in the centre with wavy / scalloped edges, with brass holder
Origin France, ca 1910s - 1930s. High-end pieces.
Dimensio...
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Hettier and Vincent Art Deco Suspension
Located in NANTES, FR
Hettier & Vincent art deco ball light fixture circa 1930.
Wrought iron frame.
Pressed molded glass ball.
Electrified and in perfect condition.
Diameter: 25 cm
Height: 50 cm
Weight: ...
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Wrought Iron
6 Art Deco Skyscraper Fixtures, c.1930 Vintage Lights Priced each
Located in Prescott, US
Priced for each fixture with 6 available.
From the historic 538 / 542 5th Ave. buildings in San Diego's Gaslamp district. Vintage original globes with a black stenciled design, show...
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Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Nickel
French Art Deco 7-Light Frosted Glass, Brass and Copper Chandelier, 1930s
By Ezan
Located in Barntrup, DE
French Art Deco 7-light frosted glass, brass, and copper chandelier, circa the 1930s.
This magnificent chandelier, attributed to Ezan, typically Parisian from the 1930s, is made of ...
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Copper, Brass
Mid-Century Italian Opaline Glass Burnished Brass Pendant, 1950-1959
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
Italian hand blown opaline globe pendant, burnished brass in bronze looking mounts, chain and canopy, 1950-1959.
European wiring with a single brass and porcelain Edison E-27 light s...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
French Art Deco Starburst Sunburst Flush Mount, Silvered Bronze and Milk Glass
Located in Barcelona, ES
Eye-catching Art Deco starburst shaped engraved and molded silvered bronze ceiling lamp, France, 1930s-1940s.
Large size and 7 lights
This flush mount features a flower burst or star...
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Bronze
Low Plafonnier Crystal Chandelier Brass Lustre Ceiling Art Deco Bronze
Located in Berlin, DE
Introducing our cherished old chandelier, lovingly and professionally restored in Berlin. Its electrical wiring is fully compatible with the US, as it has been re-wired and is ready ...
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Early 19th Century European Art Deco Antique Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass, Wire
Marvelous Bronze Art Deco Chandelier / Pendant with Six Large Alabaster Shades
Located in Lisse, NL
Striking and exclusive 1920s bronze and alabaster light fixture for the perfect atmosphere.
If you are looking for a remarkable light fixture to grace your living space then this an...
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Alabaster, Brass, Bronze
Pendant Light Chandelier, Brass Pleated Cream Fabric Shades, 1950s
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A fantastic chandelier made of brass with cream colored pleated fabric shades attributed to J.T. Kalmar manufactured in Austria in 1950s.
The brass parts are in very good original co...
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1950s Austrian Art Deco Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Josef Frank Silk Pendant
Located in Vienna, AT
Silk shade, designed by Josef Frank for Firma Svenskt Tenn, Sweden, 1930s-1940s.
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1950s Swedish Art Deco Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Art Deco chandelier with glass sticks vienna around 1920s
Located in Wien, AT
Art Deco chandelier with glass sticks vienna around 1920s
Brass polished and stove enameled
the glass sticks are replaced ( new )
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1920s Austrian Art Deco Vintage 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
MULLER FRERES Bird Pendant Chandelier Ceiling-light, 1920
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
French Art Deco ceiling-light by MULLER FRERES (Luneville), France, ca.1920. Glass and bronze. Thick and large frosted pink glass shade with its gorgeous silver plated fixture. Lit f...
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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Bronze
Limpid Light L Smoke Full-swing , Pendant Light, Hand Blown Glass, Europe
By Vantot
Located in Breda, Noord-Brabant
To order the Full-swing version please check our storefront.
Our limpid light size L in shade “Smoke” is a pendant light, decorative light, made in Europe.
The Limpid Lights collection, a series of lighting objects that incorporate movement as a key element of its design.
By moving the light source away from, or closer to the lighting object, the intensity of the light can be adapted. This caused by the hand-blown glass shades that can be used to soften the light and create a more intimate ambiance.
Dimensions:
200 x 200 x 600 mm (l x w x h)
Full swing
1 box = 415 x 290 x 785 mm gross weight 6.5 kg
Net weight 5.5 kg
Standard
1 box = 415 x 290 x 785 mm gross weight 5.6 kg
Net weight 4.6 kg
Materials:
Shade in glass (The glass is mouth-blown and therefore can contain air bubbles).
Adjustable suspension in steel and brass. Non-adjustable suspension in steel.
Finish:
Clear glass smoked glass...
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21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Smoked Glass
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
French 20th Century Art Deco Pendant
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
This French Art Deco pendant has an amber colored frosted glass with floral and foliate designs throughout. Recently wired for US electrical using UL listed parts and is ready to be ...
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20th Century French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Art Deco White Glass and Brass Pendant Light, Germany, 1930s
Located in Barntrup, DE
This stunning Art Deco pendant light, crafted in Germany in the 1930s, features an elegant, beautifully shaped white glass shade adorned with decorative accents in green, orange, and...
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1930s German Art Deco Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Art Deco Bauhaus Pendant Nickel-Plated Germany, circa 1920s
By Bauhaus
Located in Wien, AT
Art Deco Bauhaus pendant nickel-plated Germany, circa 1920s
Nickel-plated
Original glass.
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1920s German Art Deco Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Nickel
French Art Deco White Black Veining Alabaster Pendant Chandelier, 1930s
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
A lovery Arte Deco era alabaster pendant / light fixture, France, 1930-1939. Hand-carved shade from a solid alabaster rock with beautiful black veining and polished to a natural shin...
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Alabaster
Art Deco Chandelier France circa 1920s
Located in Merida, Yucatan
Beautiful and small 4 light chandelier, manufactured in France circa 1920 in nickel plated brass, pressed glass and crystal beads, showing stylized roses throughout its design.
The s...
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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass, Nickel
Marcel VASSEUR Large Art Deco Alabaster Pendant Chandelier, 1920
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
Large and fantastic alabaster shade on its gorgeous wrought-iron frame by Marcel VASSEUR, 22, rue Mousset-Robert (Paris), France, ca.1920. Old alabaster cannot be compared to new one...
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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Alabaster, Wrought Iron
French Art Deco Old Brass and Clear Glass Three-Light Lantern, 1930s
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
Art Deco old brass lantern with six clear glass panels, France, 1930-1939. The lantern is in very good condition, aged patina to brass, rewired.
Number of lights: Three E14 bulb sock...
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Low Plafonnier Antique Crystal Chandelier Brass Lustre Ceiling Silver Chrome
Located in Berlin, DE
Introducing our beloved antique chandelier that has been carefully and professionally restored in Berlin. Its electrical wiring is fully USA compatible as it has been rewired and pre...
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1930s Italian Art Deco Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal
Large Ø 19.8 Antique Art Deco Disc Shape White & Black Alabaster Pendant Light
Located in Lisse, NL
Stunning design and large in size, 19.8 inches in diameter antique hand carved alabaster light fixture.
Thanks to its large size and truly timeless design this beautiful alabaster c...
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Early 20th Century Swiss Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Alabaster, Bronze, Wire, Iron
MARIA SC chandelier in brass
By Pani Jurek
Located in Grojec, PL
Maria S.C. chandelier is made from laboratory test tubes, set in two brass bands. Surprising material and geometric shape makes this lamp both classic and mode...
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2010s Polish Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Adjustable Art Deco Chandelier 1920s by Bauhaus
By Bauhaus
Located in Wien, AT
Adjustable Art Deco chandelier 1920s by Bauhaus
Porcelain and glass
Nickel-plated
Original shade
The high is adjustable from 102cm to 190cm.
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1920s Austrian Art Deco Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Nickel
Art Deco White Albaster Chandelier, 1940s
Located in Roma, IT
Antique alabaster hanging lamp in Art Deco style, circa 1940s.
A single piece of alabaster, beautifully worked with shades and reflections of other colours when lit, suspended from t...
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1940s European Art Deco Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Alabaster
Art Deco Style Enameled Cameo Glass Pendant with Butterfly and Flowers Pattern
By Cvv Vianne
Located in Lisse, NL
Unique and stunning work of lighting art.
If you are passionate about early 20th century decorative art then you will love this very rare (or possibly unique) art glass light fixt...
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass, Metal
Scandinavian Functionalist Ceiling Lamp in Brass & Marble Glass, 1940s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Small hanging pendant light composed of pastel-creamy opaline glass shade decorated with marble effects. It features a patinated solid brass top ...
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1940s Scandinavian Art Deco Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
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
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
Paavo Tynell for Idman OY, Chandelier in Brass & Glass, Finland, 1940s
By Idman Oy, Paavo Tynell
Located in Odense, DK
This fantastic 1940s chandelier by Paavo Tynell, designed for Idman Oy, is a masterful blend of elegance and whimsy. Crafted from brass, it features six graceful arms extending from ...
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Mid-20th Century Finnish Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass
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
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.