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Chandeliers and Pendants For Sale
Project X Pendant Lamp by Tobias Grau
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Resembling a guest star in a season of the X-Files, the Project X pendant lamp gives off strong Space Age UFO vibes! Constructed of polished aluminum and glass, the height-adjustable...
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Late 20th Century Post-Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum
Elegant Pine Pendant Light by Hans-Agne Jakobsson Ellysett, 1970s
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
This elegant pine pendant light is the work of renowned Swedish designer Hans-Agne Jakobsson. Born in 1919 in Sweden, Jakobsson was a significant designer and furniture maker known f...
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1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Wood, Pine
Swedish Designer, Chandelier, Brass, Glass, Wood, 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): 22.5” H x 24” Diameter
Dimensions of Canopy: 3.5” H x 4” D...
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1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Swedish Designer, Pendant Light, Iron, Fabric, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A white-lacquered iron and white blue fabric pendant light designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s.
Loss of white lacquer present to metal
Wear consistent with age and use
Overa...
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1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Iron
German Art Deco Marbled Amber Color Glass and Copper Pendant Light, 1930s
Located in Barntrup, DE
An Art Deco marbled amber color glass and copper pendant light from the 1930s, Germany.
This adorable ceiling light fixture features a beautifully shaped, unusual marbled glass lamps...
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1930s German Art Deco Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Copper
1 of 2 Extra Large Tulipan Glass Chandelier by Kalmar, Austria, 1960s
Located in Aachen, NRW
Wonderful onion-shaped -Tulipan glass chandelier. 155 hand-blown glasses suspended on a white painted metal frame.
Best of design from the 1960s by Kalmar, Austria. High quality of t...
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1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Murano Glass
Bohemian Textured Art Glass Gilt Metal Globe Pendant, 1930s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Large Bohemian Art Nouveau textured art glass pendant. Clear angled and rounded barrel shape with a center band of gilt metal decorated with styliz...
Category
Early 20th Century Czech Bohemian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
$570 Sale Price
70% Off
1 of 3 Ice Glass Pendant Lights by J.T. Kalmar, 1970s
Located in Rijssen, NL
Beautiful and elegant modern pendant lights, manufactured by Kalmar, Austria in the 1970s. High end simplistic design. Each light has brass sockets and one layer of extremely stylis...
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1970s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Orbit-40 Chandelier by Gallery L7
By Gallery L7
Located in Los Angeles, CA
stunning large-scale three-arm chandelier by Gallery L7, handcrafted and finished in Los Angeles from American brass with aged brass finish and three matte opaline glass globes, meas...
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2010s American Organic Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
$4,800 / item
Chandelier mod.12600, Ettore Sottsass Arredoluce Brass, perspex aluminum 1957
Located in Rovereta, Repubblica di San Marino
Pendant lamp mod. 12600, Whale. Brass, colored and curved perspex.
Production Arredoluce 1957 ca.
Overall condition great. Brass in patina.
Bibliography;
Domus No. 332, July 1957, ...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum
FLOS Taraxacum 2 Pendant Light by Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Make a wish: Named after the humble Dandelion, the Taraxacum pendant light astonishes with a gorgeously diffused blooming light. The white powd...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Steel
Rare Stilnovo chandelier Italy c1950
By Stilnovo
Located in London, GB
Superb Stilnovo chandelier. Italy c1950
Re wired
In lovely condition.
Glass has no damages
Brass has a lovely patina
The drop is adjustable
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Bubble Glass Chandelier by Rupert Nikoll
Located in München, DE
Exceptionally beautiful chandelier from the 1950s.
The lamp is very rare and impresses with its loving details, such as teak wood in black metal brackets.
A stunning lamp and a true ...
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1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Charming Pendant Light by Hans-Agne Jakobsson Ellysett 1970s Scandinavian Design
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
This charming pendant light, designed by Hans-Agne Jakobsson and produced by Ellysett, embodies the essence of Scandinavian design. Crafted in the 1970s, this lamp features a beautif...
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1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Wood, Pine
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.
Category
2010s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Steel
Vintage Novaresi Murano Glass Petals Gold Plated Chandelier
By Novaresi
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Elegant vintage chandelier with clear and white tinted hand blown Murano glass petals on a gold plated frame. Manufactured in Italy.
Maker: Novare...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Gold Plate, Brass
$2,280 Sale Price
20% Off
Hand Crafted Monika Pendant, Ø50cm/19.7in
By Naomi Paul
Located in London, London
OMI collection are statement pendants, GLÜCK, SONNE and MONIKA. This is the original Naomi Paul lighting collection, launched in 2011.
A diffused atmospheric light. In its largest si...
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21st Century and Contemporary British Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
$6,293 / item
Kalmar Chrome Sputnik Ceiling Fixture
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Kalmar Atomic Aluminum Chandelier. Round lightbulbs make the fixture anything you want it to be! white, clear or even round balls with 1/2 chrome tops ...
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1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Chrome
1970 Italy Fontana Arte Chandelier O4 Zero Quattro Murano Glass & Chrome
By Zero Quattro
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Elegant spherical glass chandelier by O4 (Zero Quattro) edited by Fontana Arte, Milano, Italy in the 1970s. Made with elements of cut Murano...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Chrome
Impressive three-Tier Murano SMOKED Glass Tube Chandeliers - 52 glasses
By Mazzega
Located in Budapest, HU
Italian vintage chandeliers in Murano glass and nickel-plated metal structure. The armor polished nickel supports 52 large SMOKED glass tubes in a star shape.
Period: late XX century...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Blown Glass, Murano Glass
French Brass Chandelier Brass & Frozen Glass Ceiling Pendant circa 1900
Located in Labrit, Landes
Frozen & brass ceiling pendant made circa 1900 in the classical style.
Good antique condition.
This lustre is suitable to USA or EU and UK standards.
Shipping:
D32 H69 4 kg.
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1960s French Neoclassical Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Palmette Ceiling Light, Three Levels, 104 Clear and Amber Glasses
By Mazzega
Located in Gaiarine Frazione Francenigo (TV), IT
Palmette ceiling light made by 104 Murano clear and amber glasses in a gold metal frame. Murano blown glass in a traditional way. Structure in gold colored metal.
Period: 1980s
Dim...
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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Blown Glass
Pair Spectacular Italian Glass Chandeliers, Murano
Located in Budapest, HU
Pair Palmette ceiling lights each made by 104 Murano trasparent glasses in a gold metal frame. Murano blown glass in a traditional way. Structure in gold colored metal.
Period: 1980'...
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1980s Italian Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Industrial Petrol Enamel Military Pendant Lamp with Cast Aluminium Top, 1960s
Located in Kojetice, CZ
Industrial petrol enamel pendant light made in Poland during the 1960s. White enamel inside the shade. Green cast aluminium top. The socket requires standard E 27/ E26 light bulbs. N...
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Mid-20th Century Polish Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum, Enamel, Iron
Italia Murano Chandeliers, 24 Pink Disks
Located in Budapest, HU
Italian Murano chandelier. Each chandeliers has 24 fantastic iridescent alabaster pink discs in a nickel metal frame.
Period: late 20th century
Dimensions:41.30 inches (105 cm) heigh...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
$1,068 / item
Art Deco 24 Beveled Glass Panels and Brass Pendant, Ceiling Light, Lantern 1920s
Located in Lisse, NL
Practical size and excellent condition, brass and beveled glass Adolf Loos style lantern.
This stylish and timeless design pendant is all handmade and in excellent condition. This h...
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Early 20th Century European Arts and Crafts Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Awesome Art Deco Pendant Light w Stunning Large Carved Alabaster Shade 1920
Located in Lisse, NL
Unique and awesome, two-light alabaster pendant with hand carved oak leafs & acorns.
Thanks to its unique design, aesthetic beauty, large size and superb condition this antique alab...
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Early 20th Century European Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Alabaster, Brass, Metal, Wire
Workstead House Cord Pendant Large
By Workstead
Located in Floyd, VA
The HOUSE CORD PENDANT LARGE makes a bold statement via an iconic domestic form. Creating a graphic beam of light both above and below, the shade’s inte...
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2010s American Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
$3,185 / item
Magnificent Italian vintage Murano glass chandelier - 75 glass petals drop
Located in Budapest, HU
Gorgeous Italian vintage chandelier made from 75 great hourglass Murano glass.
Period:late XX century
Dimensions:65 inches (165 cm) height with chain; 37,40 inches (95 cm) height wit...
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1970s Italian Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Art Glass, Murano Glass
Imposing Italian Rezzonico Chandelier in blown Murano Glass with flowers 1960s
Located in Villaverla, IT
Imposing Italian Rezzonico Chandelier in blown Murano Glass with flowers 1960s
Elegant, and imposing Italian Venetian, Ca Rezzonico Chand...
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1960s Italian Baroque Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Italian Faux Bamboo Metal Ceiling Lamp, 1960s
Located in Milan, IT
Italian Faux bamboo metal ceiling lamp.
Hollywood Regency 1960s.
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1960s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
$1,425 Sale Price
20% Off
Dobel - large pendant lamp by Candas, White ivory and brass-max diam. 100cm(39")
Located in REDA, 22
Two level bowl pendant made of brass and steel powder painted in high gloss finish.
Diameter 27 cm / standard height 61 cm (other height to order).
Lamping: E14 or E27 (can be produced for E26 or G9).
Various brass finishes available (aged brass, black bronze, burnished brass, satin brass).
Presented in RAL 9001. Other colors and finishes available (matte, satin, glossy)
This piece was designed and produced by CANDAS DESIGN, a studio that we launched in 2019.
We are constantly committed to deliver high quality, cutting-edge handcrafted products and focus on crafting lighting...
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2010s European Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass, Steel
A large pendant by Harald Notini
Located in Long Island City, NY
A ceiling lamps model “11555” designed by Harald Notini for Arvid Böhlmarks Lampfabrik, Stockholm, 1940s.
Shade in ivory glass, braided rattan, brass. Glass shades H 23″, Drop 55″. ...
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1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Blown Glass
Mid-Century Pendant Chandelier Murano by Carlo Nason Mazzega, Italy, 1968
By Carlo Nason, Mazzega
Located in Saarbruecken, DE
Mid-century Pendant chandelier,
mixture of opalescent and clear Murano glass,
by Carlo Nason for Mazzega,
Italy 1968
Very heavy!
Rewired.
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Art Glass
Bakalowits Flush mount light, Brass and Crystal Glass, Austria, 1960s
Located in Aachen, NRW
A stunning six-tier Flush mount by Bakalowits & Sohne, Austria, manufactured in circa 1960-1969. A handmade and high-quality piece. The ceiling fixture and the frame are made of gilt...
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1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass
1960s Japanese Industrial Brass, Copper and Glass Dome Pendant Light
Located in Leicester, Leicestershire
Brass and copper pendant with convex glass, a great design and becoming more difficult to find. These lights were made in the 1960s, the ships from this period are fast disappearing....
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1960s Japanese Industrial Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass, Copper
Capiz Shell Pendant Lamp
Located in München, DE
Beautiful floral shell ball lamp from the 1970s.
Exceptional design and high -quality workmanship.
The design creates a fantastic play of light.
Condition:
Very good vintage condit...
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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
$1,900
Set of 2 Murano Glass Ceiling Lamps, 1980s
Located in Palermo, IT
Set of 2 Murano glass ceiling lamps, 1980s
Three lights.
Gold metal structure.
Intact glass.
Good condition.
E27 bulbs.
Category
1980s Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
$1,425 / set
Mid-Century Modern Flower Shape Cocoon Pendant Light, 1960s, Italy
Located in Hagenbach, DE
A cocoon pendant lamp made in Italy in the 1960s. The hanging lamp has been manufactured in the design of the lamps made by Achille Castiglioni. The lamp shade is of original cocoon ...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Resin
Mid-Century Modern Danish Studio Pottery Pendant Lamp, Lehmann Keramik, 1960s
By Lehmann
Located in Hamburg, DE
Large ceramic pendant light with a special shape and traditional ornamentation.
This impressive lamp is a unique piece that was specially made for a summer house on langeland. An im...
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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Ceramic, Jute
German Opaline Pendant Light Circa 1910
Located in Gloucester, GB
German Opaline Pendant Light Circa 1910
- Opaline top with acid etched bottom
- Original copper fixings
- Original copper chain and ceiling rose
- Takes 1x E27 fitting bulb
- Germa...
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1910s German Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Opaline Glass
Carlo Nason, Fascino Multi Stemmed Brass Chandelier
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
It was during last summer, a dinner on Carlo's mansion over the lagoon, I naively asked Carlo if he would like to make a brass chandelier design for me and the lab I use.
Carlo Nason is on the lighting designer wall of fame, known worldwide for his innovative designs in glass during the roaring decades of Italian design. He worked on some metal projects. I remember the Nana collapsible desk...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum, Brass
$2,612 / item
Rare Paavo Tynell Adjustable Perforated Brass Ceiling Pendant A1965, Taito 1940s
By Paavo Tynell, Taito
Located in Helsinki, FI
An extremely rare earlier version of the model A1965 adjustable ceiling lamp designed by Paavo Tynell and manufactured by Taito Oy in the 1940s in Finland. This version features a sp...
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1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Rarest Arts & Crafts Beveled Glass & Brass Pendant Light Lantern w. Unique Chain
Located in Lisse, NL
Handcrafted, beveled glass holding lantern with the original and unique triangle elements chain.
If you are looking for the best and the rarest when it comes to European Arts and Cr...
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Early 20th Century European Aesthetic Movement Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass, Wire
Lattimo glass and brass pendant
Located in Tarrytown, NY
Brass pendant with curvilinear details and white lattimo glass bowl shade.
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1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Positano, Murano Glass Gold\Orange Ceiling Light or Flush Mount, 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Splendid Murano glass ceiling lamp in coloured glass bead with yellow gold and orange hues
Period: circa 1970.
The light mounts 6 standard European e14 lamp holders, possible to sw...
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1970s European Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Murano Glass
$1,710 Sale Price
20% Off
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
Materials
Metal
Unique Amber Moravian Star Pendent
Located in Peekskill, NY
This is an early example of a hand-made and classic Moravian Pendent. You can see the aged patina in the close-up photos. All the glass is intact. These lamps have a great look. The ...
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Glass
1970's XL Japanese Brass Marine Nautical Searchlight Pendant Ceiling Lamp
Located in Leicester, Leicestershire
The large brass pendant light is a reclaimed vintage searchlight from decommissioned Japanese cargo ships built during the 1970's. Professionally refurbished, these original brass ce...
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1970s Japanese Industrial Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
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
Materials
Enamel, Iron
Pair of Kalmar 'Tulipan' Chandeliers Pendant Lights, 1970s
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A set of two rare 'Tulipan' glass pendant chandeliers by J.T. Kalmar, Austria, Vienna, manufactured in Midcentury, circa 1970 (late 1960s or early 1970s). The name Tulipan derives fr...
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1970s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Scandinavian Modern Pendant, Finland, 1950/1960s
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Scandinavian Modern pendant, manufactured in Finland, 1950/1960s. Brass frame with opaline glass shades. Good vintage condition, patina consistent with age and use.
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1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Pair Flamingo' Italian Pink Petal Chandeliers, Murano
By Mazzega
Located in Budapest, HU
Pair Italian vintage Murano chandelier 53 pink lattimo glass petals.
Murano Italian glass chandeliers. Fantastic chandelier with pink and white “lattimo” glasses, nickel-plated meta...
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Late 20th Century Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Uhura large Brass 2 Arm Chandelier with movable arms and rotatable light shades
Located in London, GB
The Uhura II pendant is designed by Andrew in the Mid-Century modern style and made exclusively for Andrew Kornat Designs by an historic Spanish Lighting manufacturer with over 100 y...
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2010s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Rare Mid-Century Modern Cocoon Pendant Lamp or Hanging Light by Goldkant 1960s
Located in Munich, DE
Large, rare and highly decorative Mid-Century Modern cocoon pendant lamp or hanging light. Designed & manufactured probably by Goldkant Leuchten, Germany, 1960s.
Executed in sprayed...
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
French Art Nouveau Orange, White and Blue Glass Pendant Light by Noverdy, 1920s
By Jean Noverdy
Located in Barntrup, DE
French Art Nouveau orange, white, and blue Pâte de Verre glass pendant light fixture, signed ”Noverdy France” by Jean Noverdy.
This delightful French Art Nouveau period pendant light...
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1920s French Art Nouveau Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass
Antique French Crystal Chandelier Ceiling Lamp Lustre Art Nouveau Lamp
Located in Berlin, DE
Introducing our cherished old chandelier, lovingly and professionally restored in Berlin! Its electrical wiring works seamlessly in the US, as it has been expertly re-wired and is re...
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1920s French Gothic Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass
$9,499 Sale Price
38% Off
Anna Karlin Mulberry Globe Pendant - Large
By Anna Karlin
Located in New York, NY
A perforated hardwood post stretches from floor to ceiling, allowing the lamp armature to be moved up or down to the desired height. A hand-upholstered silk globe is suspended from t...
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2010s American Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Steel
$14,625 / item
Exceptional Murano Glass Sputnik Chandelier
By Mazzega
Located in Gaiarine Frazione Francenigo (TV), IT
Italian Sputnik chandelier in a nickel frame, clear Murano glass (31 elements). Murano blown glass in a traditional way. 20 light points.
Period: late XX century
Dimensions: 51,20 i...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Art Glass
1930 French White Turquoise Pink Enamel Art Glass Brass Chain Pendant Chandelier
By Loys Lucha
Located in New York, NY
A charming early 20th-century decorative art hanging chandelier, in the manner of Loys Lucha, featuring a hand enameled floral motif on a frosted art glass plateau, with the outer ed...
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Enamel, 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.
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