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Chandeliers and Pendants For Sale
Italian White Petal Chandeliers, Murano
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

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Metal

Workstead Bole Pendant IV in Color
Located in Floyd, VA
BOLE PENDANT IV floats four robust spheres and their hovering shades pulled together by a substantial center point. Providing ample amounts of light this fixture brings both weight a...
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2010s Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Contemporary Pendant Lamp 'E-MARS' in Terracotta, Small, Orange
Located in Paris, IDF
Pendant lamp 'E-mars' by Nongzao x Bentu Design. Material: Terracotta Color: Earthy orange Measures: 10.2 cm high, 9.8 cm diameter Wire: 3 meters (black) Lamp type: AC 100-2...
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

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Terracotta

Pendant TU, Red Terrazzo and Concrete Pendant Lamp
Located in Paris, IDF
Red terrazzo and concrete ceiling lamp designed by Cantonese studio Bentu design. Also available with in black, white or blue. Measures: 10.4 cm...
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

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Concrete

Stunning Murano Glass and brass Chandelier, Italy, 1970s
Located in Aachen, NRW
A stunning Murano glass chandelier made in Italy, in the 1970s. The chandelier is composed of many thick textured glass elements attached to a brass metal frame. High quality, very...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

1950s Eight-Arm Italian Solid Brass Flower Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
Stunning 1950s eight-arm large Italian solid brass flower chandelier. Newly restored and professionally rewired.    
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

FLOTILLA Chandelier in Brass and Terracotta Enamel by Blueprint Lighting 2021
Located in New York, NY
The Flotilla ceiling fixture designed by Blueprint Lighting; a playful piece of functional sculpture inspired by the "Flotilla" fabric designed by Lucienne Day, 1952. This fixtures w...
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2010s American Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass, Bronze, Enamel, Nickel

Verner Panton Fun 10DM Capiz Shell Chandelier Pendant Lamp
Located in Vienna, AT
Brass frame chromed thin capiz shell designed in the 1960s Verner Panton.
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2010s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Steel

CORSA Chandelier in Enamel, Brass & Walnut, Ginger Curtis x Blueprint Lighting
Located in New York, NY
Part of the Ginger Curtis x Blueprint Lighting Collection, 2024. The Corsa skillfully breaks the rules of symmetry to forge balance from a unique persp...
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2010s American Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass, Nickel, Enamel, Bronze

Rare and Elegant Bronze Patinated Brass Sconce Germany 1970s
Located in Munich, DE
Rare and elegant Mid-Century Modern floral sconce. Designed and manufactured probably in Germany, 1970s. Executed in bronze patinated and partl...
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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Murano Chandelier Attributed to Seguso
Located in Piacenza, Italy
Very elegant Murano glass chandelier attributed to Seguso. This chandelier is made of handblown Murano glass, made up of a central large cup with a leaves decoration in the tone of ...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Glass, Murano Glass

Unique Arts an Crafts Brass Pendant Light with Acid Etched Color Glass Shades
Located in Lisse, NL
Beautiful and rare Arts & Crafts chandelier. This light fixture from the heydays of the Arts and Crafts period comes with the original glass shades. These wonderfully colored shades...
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Early 20th Century European Arts and Crafts Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Modernist Handblown Murano Frosted Pink Hue Glass & Brass Sputnik Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
This elegant and well balanced Modernist Handblown Murano Glass Sputnik Chandelier w/ Frosted Pink Hued Shades & Brass Fittings originates from Italy during the 21st Century. Feature...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Aluminum pendant light by Fabricius & Kastholm for Nordisk Solar, 1960s, Denmark
Located in Værløse, DK
A classic P376 aluminum pendant by Fabricius & Kastholm for Nordisk Solar. * A layered aluminum pendant light with purple inner shades * Designer: Preben Fabricius & Jørgen Kastholm...
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1960s Danish Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal, Aluminum

Italian Midcentury Murano Glass Chandelier with 24 glass tubes, 1960s
Located in Morazzone, Varese
Italian Midcentury Murano Glass Chandelier with 24 glass tubes, 1960s Original chandelier from the Italian Mid-Century in perfect, restored condition. The chandelier mounts on his s...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Nickel

Contemporary Black Pendant Lamp 'Iris 90', A/A
Located in Paris, IDF
Contemporary pendant lamp 'Iris' Electrical : Voltage: 120 V – 277 V Lamp: Integral 34 W 35 V DC LED The model shown in picture: - Diameter: 90 cm Height. 60 cm - Finish: Black ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Organic Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Acrylic

Gorgeous Murano Glass Tube Chandeliers - 36 etched glass tube
Located in Budapest, HU
Italian vintage chandeliers in Murano glass and nickel-plated metal structure. The armor polished nickel supports 36 large etched glass tubes in a star shape. Period:late XX century...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Art Glass, Murano Glass

Bauhaus Grey Enamel Industrial Pendant Lamp, 1950s
Located in Kojetice, CZ
Vintage Industrial light designed in Bauhaus period made in former Czechoslovakia during the 1950s.It features a grey enamel body with white enamel interior and cast iron top. New po...
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Mid-20th Century Czech Bauhaus Chandeliers and Pendants

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Enamel, Iron

Vintage mother of pearl hanging lamp 1970s
Located in Delft, NL
Vintage mother of pearl hanging lamp 1970s Dimensions: 45cm Diameter, 93cm Height, 30cm Height Condition: Good some small damages to the shell...
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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Shell

Barovier & Toso Murano Clear Glass Leaf Chandelier, Italy 1950's
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
A entire Murano blown clear glass chandelier by Barovier & Toso, Italy, 1950s. With four downwards four light-arms with glass tulips and six upwards glass leaves. This beautiful piec...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

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Murano Glass

Beautiful Vintage Italian Murano chandeliers - 36 alabaster multicolored disks
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

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Art Glass, Murano Glass

Rare Venetian Style Mouth Blown Clear Glass in Wrought Iron Frame Pendant Light
Located in Lisse, NL
Handcrafted and stylish pendant light in great condition. This single light fixture is very beautiful, both in shape and in color. The stunning clear glass is mouth-blown into the h...
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1980s European Arts and Crafts Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal, Wrought Iron

MCM Chandelier by Carlo Nason for Mazzega in Murano Glass, circa 1968
Located in Merida, Yucatan
Mid-Century Modern chandelier, designed by Carlo Nason for Mazzega. Manufactured in Iridescent Murano glass. Murano, Italy, ca. 1968.
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Murano Glass

Poul Henningsen PH 5 Pendant for Louis Poulsen in Hues of Blue
Located in Glendale, CA
Poul Henningsen PH 5 Pendant for Louis Poulsen in Hues of Blue Poul Henningsen introduced his iconic 'PH 5' pendant light in 1958. Six decades later, the 'PH 5' remains the bestsell...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Aluminum, Steel

Mid-Century Italian Murano chandelier
Located in Budapest, HU
Huge Vintage Italian Murano chandelier - 87 pink alabaster disks Vintage Italian Murano chandelier in Vistosi style. The chandelier has 87 fantastic pink alabaster iridescent glasses...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Art Glass, Murano Glass

ARLUS Rare Mid-century Chandelier, 1950s
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
French Mid-Century Chandelier by Arlus (Paris), France, 1950s. This stunning mid-century chandelier, designed by the renowned French lighting company Arlus, features a sleek and time...
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Gino Sarfatti Model No. 2065 Ceiling Light for Astep
Located in Glendale, CA
Gino Sarfatti model no. 2065 ceiling lamp for Astep. Designed in 1950, this is an authorized re-edition by Alessandro Sarfatti, grandson of Gino S...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Aluminum

'Floatation' Japanese Paper Suspension Lamp for Ingo Maurer
Located in Glendale, CA
'Floatation' Japanese paper suspension lamp for Ingo Maurer. Designed and produced by Ingo Maurer, one of the most celebrated German lighting icons s...
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21st Century and Contemporary German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal, Iron

Murano Glass and Chrome Chandelier
Located in Dallas, TX
Large Murano glass & chrome chandelier or flush-mount light, Mid Century Modern style, attributed to Carlo Nason, for Mazzega Italy 1970s. This vintage modern chandelier is made of c...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Chrome

'Atlas' Alabaster Suspension Lamp by Denis De La Mesiere
Located in Glendale, CA
'Atlas' Alabaster Suspension Lamp by Denis De La Mesiere Handcrafted in Los Angeles in the workshop of noted French designer and antiques dealer Denis de la Mesiere, who meticulously pays homage to the work of Pierre Chareau with scrupulous attention to detail and materials. Executed in the highest quality European alabaster sphere...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Alabaster, Metal, Gold Leaf

Small 'Floatation' Japanese Paper Suspension Lamp for Ingo Maurer
Located in Glendale, CA
Small 'Floatation' Japanese paper suspension lamp for Ingo Maurer. Designed and produced by Ingo Maurer, one of the most celebrated German lighting i...
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21st Century and Contemporary German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal, Iron

Art Deco Bauhaus Pendant Nickel-Plated Germany, circa 1920s
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

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Nickel

Contemporary Pendant Lamp 'Alley' by AGO 'Large-White'
Located in Paris, IDF
Alley pendant lamp by AGO Lighting UL Listed Painted aluminum, white opal glass LED G9 110-240V (not included) Available colors: Charcoal, white, grey, burgundy, green Dimensions: 15,8 x 34 cm (Large) 11 x 24 cm (Small) AGO is a Korean design studio specialized in lighting. AGO is based in the area of central Seoul named Euljiro which has been at the heart of Korean industry. Many small factories and workshops remain and it is where AGO started, collaborating with the skilled craftsmen and makers of the area. AGO develops lightings collections in collaboration with contemporary design studio like Bymars, Word or Big-Game for example. Each project is a constant search of the perfect balance between beauty and function with light. ALLEY is a simple versatile modern lamp. Soft shine from the glass globes will light up above the table to bring cozy ambience. ALLEY comes with two different sizes in various orientations; pendant lamp, wall lamp, tilted table lamp...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Organic Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Aluminum

1970 Aldo Nason Mazzega Space Age Design Murano Glass Chain Ceiling Lamp
Located in Brescia, IT
Ceiling Lamp Aldo Nason Mazzega Italy, 1960 Lamp with 10 lights Blown Murano Glass Metal Chrome Frame Excellent Condiction Glasses perfect. Perfect working order
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1970s Italian Space Age Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Concrete Lighting 'LV' Ceiling Light
Located in Paris, IDF
'LV' concrete lightings designed by Cantonese studio Bentu design. Ceiling light LED GU10 7W 85-240V 80Ra 500LM 3000K (compatible with US electric system) Bentu Design's furnitur...
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

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Concrete

Hans-Agne Jakobsson '1003 Hans Pendant' in Pine for Vaarnii
Located in Glendale, CA
Hans-Agne Jakobsson '1003 Hans Pendant' in pine for Vaarnii. First created by legendary designer Hans-Agne Jakobsson, the '1003 Hans Pendant' is a uniquely architectural lamp with a...
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21st Century and Contemporary Finnish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Pine

Viscontea pendant lamp by Achille and Piergiacomo Castiglioni, Flos 1960
Located in Renens, CH
Viscontea pendant lamp by Achille and Piergiacomo Castiglioni, Flos 1960 The Viscontea is the result of Castiglioni's experiments with cocoon resin in the sixties which led also to ...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Resin

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): 21.5” H x  16.5” Diameter Dimensions of Canopy: 2.25” H x 4” diameter Co...
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1970s Swedish Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Fabric, Pine

Amazing Trio of Quadriedri Glass Chandeliers, 47 Pink Prism, Murano
Located in Budapest, HU
Trio Murano chandelier made by 47 Murano pink crystal prism "quadriedri" in a nickel metal frame. The glass are in 2 different dimension: 28 bigger and 19 smaller. Period: Late 20th...
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Late 20th Century European Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

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

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Glass

Italian Chandelier, Murano
Located in Budapest, HU
Italian vintage chandelier in Murano glass and nickel-plated metal structure. The armor polished nickel supports 36 large shaded pink glass tubes in a star shape. Period:late XX cent...
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Late 20th Century Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Large Triedri Murano Glass Chandelier, 265 Pink Prism
Located in Gaiarine Frazione Francenigo (TV), IT
A magnificent Murano glass chandelier, 265 pink triedri on crome frame. This large Mid-Century Italian chandelier is truly a timeless classic. Period: late XX century Dimensions: 43,...
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1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Art Glass

Midcentury Sputnik Spherical Pink Glass and Brass Chandelier, 2020
Located in Rome, IT
A fantastic spot of pink color, amazing design due to its very particular shape of these pink glass spheres and for the fantastic brass rods. Very elegant, will furnish and decorate ...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Graniglia Etched Tears Chandelier by Fabio Ltd
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian chandelier shown with clear Murano etched tears glass drops hand blown in Graniglia technique to produce granular textured effect, mounted on bronzed finish metal frame by Fa...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Murano Glass

Gorgeous Murano Glass Tube Chandelier - 36 etched glass tube
Located in Budapest, HU
Italian vintage chandelier in Murano glass and nickel-plated metal structure. The armor polished nickel supports 36 large etched glass tubes in a star shape. Period:late XX century D...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Art Glass, Murano Glass

Spectacular Backlit Mirror Brass and Crystal Glass by Kinkeldey, Germany
Located in Aachen, NRW
A wonderful and high quality wall mirror by Kinkeldey, Germany, 1970s It is made of a chrome frame decorated with cut crystal glass. High quality and in very good condition. Cleane...
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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal, Chrome

1970 Modernist Hibiscus Bouquet Chandelier Turquoise Glass Flowers & Brass
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Elegant modernist hibiscus flower bouquet chandelier with turquoise glass flowers on a brass frame. Chandelier illuminates beautifully and offers a lot of light. Gem from the time. ...
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1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Large 'Floatation' Japanese Paper Suspension Lamp for Ingo Maurer
Located in Glendale, CA
Large 'Floatation' Japanese paper suspension lamp for Ingo Maurer. Designed and produced by Ingo Maurer, one of the most celebrated German lighting i...
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21st Century and Contemporary German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal, Iron

Mazzega Tulip Pendant Lamp Green & Clear Murano Glass by Carlo Nason Italy 1960s
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Elegant pendant light with large and heavy, clear and green Murano glass petals on a metal frame and a big bubble glass ball in the middle. Gem from the time. With this light you m...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Diciotto Sputnik Chandelier by Fabio Ltd
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian sputnik chandelier with 18 Murano glass globes mounted on brass frame / Designed by Fabio Bergomi for Fabio Ltd / Made in Italy 18 lights / E12 or E14 type / max 40W each Dia...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Marta Laudani & MarCo Romanelli Suspension Lamp 'Fiore' 433 by Oluce
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Suspension lamp 'Fiore' 433 designed by Marta Laudani & Marco Romanelli in 2007. Suspension lamp in transparent blown glass giving direct and diffused light. Chromium-plated metal st...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Bonnie Large LED Handmade Sculptural Pendant in Solid Brass, 90cm/35".
Located in Torslanda, SE
The Bonnie range is designed around the stylized form of a Saffron flower, known around the world for its valuable beauty, fragrance and essence. Each part is handmade, wether it be cast, milled, fabricated and finished from our Swedish workshop. With a combination of hand-brushed and polished surfaces, this solid brass fixture...
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2010s Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Hand Crafted Totem Solitaire Harlequin Pendant, Ø60cm/23.6in
Located in London, London
The cascading illuminated sculpture is a stunning statement for a large entrance hall or stairwell. A family of Totem pendants perform together to create a striking presence in a lar...
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21st Century and Contemporary British Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

A Mid-Century Finnish Design Lamp in Brass & Rattan, 1950s
Located in Helsinki, FI
This is quite a typical 1950s Finnish design ceiling lamp with some similarities to Paavo Tynell lighting fixtures. As not everyone could afford Tynells, these were quite popular because they had the quality with an affordable price. There were quite a few companies that made these kind of lamps in mid-century Finland...
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1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Elegant Vintage Sputnik Italian crystal chandelier – 51 Daisy PINK glasses
Located in Budapest, HU
Sputnik space age Italian vintage crystal chandelier made by 51 pink glasses in a burnished brass metal frame. Elegant lighting object. Period: late XX century Dimensions: 39 inches ...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Art Glass, Murano Glass

Leif Wikner, Pendant Lights, Pine, Sweden, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of pine pendant lights designed and produced by Leif Wikner, Persåsen, Sweden, c. 1970s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 27.25” H x 8” W x 4.5” D Dimensions of Canopy (inches):...
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1970s Swedish Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Pine

1 of 7 Delicate Brass and Crystal Flush Mount by Palwa, Germany, 1970s
Located in Aachen, NRW
Petite Delicate floral Flush mount with crystal glass and gilded brass parts made by Palwa, Germany, 1970s. Featuring a multitude of crystal glasses. It is an exquisite lighting fixt...
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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal, Brass

Capriccio Chandelier 6 Arms Moka Artistic Murano Glass by Multiforme in Stock
Located in Trebaseleghe, IT
Capriccio by Multiforme is a 6 lights chandelier, in moka artistic glass, with curly ornamental elements. Inspired by the Classic Venetian tradition it is characterized by a central ...
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2010s Italian Other Chandeliers and Pendants

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Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Italian Palmette Chandelier with Clear Murano Glass Leaves, 1990s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A stunning sculptural chandelier in the Palmette style, made in Italy during the 1980s, showcasing the timeless artistry of Murano glass craftsmanship. This elegant ceiling fixture f...
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1980s Italian Regency Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Vintage Fringe Lamp, Denmark, 1970s
Located in KUTNO, PL
A stylish pendant lamp made of metal in a finish reminiscent of brushed brass. Its biggest feature is the decorative tassels, which give it a light and decorative touch. The tassels ...
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1970s Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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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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