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Chandeliers and Pendants For Sale
Impressive Large Mid-Century Modern Cloud Chandelier from Milchhalle Vienna
Located in Vienna, AT
We are offering an identical reproduction of the displayed huge cloud chandelier. Customized sizes are possible on request. An Austrian masterpiece originally mounted in the famous M...
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21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Monumental 'Zeus' Alabaster Chandelier by Denis de la Mesiere
Located in Glendale, CA
Monumental 'Zeus' Alabaster chandelier by Denis de la Mesiere.
Handcrafted in Los Angeles in the workshop of noted French designer and antiques dealer Denis de le Mesiere, who meti...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Alabaster, Metal
$10,251 Sale Price / item
10% Off
Early Alvar Aalto A332 Beehive Pendant in White & Brass, Valaistustyö 1950s
Located in Helsinki, FI
This is one of Alvar Aalto´s most iconic lighting designs. It was first designed in 1953. The design is incredibly simple and takes from nature as it m...
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1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass
Mid Century Amber Two Tone Slag Glass Tulip Pendant Light
Located in Waxahachie, TX
Vintage art nouveau style, two tone amber slag glass tulip pendant light. Comprised of 8 slag glass petals and black metal beaded trim. Measures approx.. 11"W x 11"D x 11"H. This lis...
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1950s Unknown Art Nouveau Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Slag Glass
$300 Sale Price
40% Off
Concrete Ceiling Light 'Huan' 'Small'
By Bentu Design
Located in Paris, IDF
'Huan' concrete lighting designed by Cantonese studio Bentu Design
Dimensions: Ø13.8 x 6 cm
Light source: LED Panel 10W 85-240V 1000LM (US compatibility)...
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Concrete
$240 / item
2 Monumental French Gilt Flush Mount Maison Baguès w Amber Clear Crystal Flowers
Located in Coimbra, PT
An exceptional and large French flush mount light fixture in the style of Maison Baguès, dating from the mid-20th century. Designed in the glamorous Hollywood Regency style, this str...
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20th Century French Hollywood Regency Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass
2-Tier Counterbalance Chandelier in Brass & Enamel, Blueprint Lighting
Located in New York, NY
Introducing the Counterbalance 2-Tier chandelier, a smaller but equally stunning version of our best-selling Counterbalance. The fixture draws inspiration from French and Italian mod...
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2010s American Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass, Bronze, Enamel, Nickel
Alex Schmid '1000 Karat Blau' Gold Leaf Suspension Lamp for Ingo Maurer
By Ingo Maurer
Located in Glendale, CA
Alex Schmid '1000 Karat Blau' gold leaf suspension lamp for Ingo Maurer
Designed by Alex Schmid and produced by Ingo Maurer, one of the most cele...
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21st Century and Contemporary German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Gold Leaf
Opaline Chandelier by Kaiser Leuchten
Located in München, DE
Wonderful Sputnik chandelier from the 1960s.
The 6 opal glass lampshades spread a pleasant light.
The lamp has a very high quality finish.
Very contemporary design with a fantasti...
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Ingo Maurer "Ilo Ilu " Light
By Ingo Maurer
Located in New York, NY
A rare low voltage kinetic light sculpture by Ingo Maurer.
Category
Late 20th Century German Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Steel
Émile Gallé (1846-1904) Cameo Glass Pendant Chandelier With Cactus Flowers
By Émile Gallé
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A dramatic and rare Art Nouveau acid etched multi-layered glass chandelier decorated with cactus flowers and having particularly fine color. The bowl form chandelier with engraved in...
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Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Good Size & Top Quality 2-Light Midcentury White & Grey Art Glass Flush Mount
Located in Lisse, NL
Very stylish Mid-Century Modern, 'swirling' circular pattern ceiling lamp.
This vintage light fixture has a beautiful look and feel and you will hardly ever find a light fixture fro...
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Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass
18th Century Italian Gold Leaf Rococo Tassel Ornaments 'Group of 5'
By Interi
Located in Dublin, Dalkey
18th century Italian gold leaf tassel ornaments.
These were once used to decorate churches for feast days like Christmas. They are hand-...
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18th Century Italian Rococo Antique Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Gold Leaf
Flamingo' Italian 53 Pink Petal Chandeliers, Murano
By Mazzega
Located in Budapest, HU
Italian vintage Murano chandelier - Mazzega - 53 pink lattimo glass petals
Murano Italian glass chandelier. Fantastic chandelier with pink and white “lattimo” glasses, nickel-plated ...
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Late 20th Century Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
6 Mid Century Pendant Chandeliers after Louis Kalff from SUNY Albany c 1960's
Located in New York, NY
Chic architectural pendant chandelier(s) originally from the landmark SUNY Albany campus, which was designed in 1962 by Edward Durell Stone. The fixture features a domed disk shade, ...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Italian Designer, Pendant Light, Brass, Metal, Glass, Italy, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass, black-lacquered metal and white opaline glass pendant light designed and produced in Italy, c. 1930s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 36” H x 9.5” Diameter
Dimensions of Cano...
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1930s Italian Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass
Zeiss Ikon IK180 Mercury Mirror Glass Sconces Wall Lights
By Zeiss Ikon
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Zeiss Ikon mercury mirror glass wall lamp, sconce by Adolf Meyer
Metal and brass top top
Diameter wall plate : 110 mm / 4.3”
Weight: 0.90 kg / 2 lb
Priced per individual item. All...
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Mid-20th Century German Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum
French Chandelier Oval 1960s in Green Resin like a Maze Verner Panton Style
Located in Palermo, Sicily
French chandelier oval 1960s chandelier in green resin like a maze Verner Panton style.
Measures: Wire cm. 30, height total cm. 90.
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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Resin
Paavo Tynell Chandelier in Brass & Glass Model no. 1088, Idman 1950s
By Idman Oy, Paavo Tynell
Located in Helsinki, FI
A beautiful Scandinavian Modern ceiling lamp in brass and glass designed by Paavo Tynell and manufactured by Idman in Finland in the 1950s. The lamp features a large glass shade comb...
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1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
$8,830 Sale Price
25% Off
Felipe Delfinger for Feders Mexican Modernist Brutalist Hanging Pendant Lamp
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Mexican modern glass and iron hanging pendant lamp designed by Felipe Delfinger for Feders. Lamp is comprised of three tiers of thick, multicolored glass framed by black iron squares...
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1950s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Blown Glass
Vilhelm Lauritzen VL 56 Pendant in Chrome for Louis Poulsen
Located in Tilburg, NL
Vilhelm Lauritzen VL 56 Pendant in Polished Brass for Louis Poulsen. Designed in 1956, current production.
The well-known functionalist architect, Vilhelm Lauritzen designed the VL ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Exceptional Commissioned Paavo Tynell Ceiling Lamp In Brass & Glass, Taito 1950s
By Paavo Tynell, Taito Oy
Located in Helsinki, FI
An exceptionally elegant Mid-Century Modern Paavo Tynell ceiling lamp commissioned and designed for the MTK (Central Union of Agricultural and Forestry Producers) seminar building in...
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1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Italian vintage Murano chandelier - Mazzega - 41 pink lattimo glass petals
By Mazzega
Located in Gaiarine Frazione Francenigo (TV), IT
1970’s Murano Italian glass chandelier. Fantastic chandelier with pink and white “lattimo” glasses, nickel-plated metal frame. It has 41 big monumental petals glass. The glasses are ...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Art Glass
Pilot Three Tiers Chandelier by RBW with 8 Pendants and Powder Coated Frame
By RBW
Located in Rhinebeck, NY
Pilot 3 Tiers / Chandelier
Designed by RBW
Inspired by organic forms, Pilot Sconce features a rounded, shell-like shade. Available in a range of colors, lengths, and finishes. Lots ...
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2010s American Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
Austrian Mastercraft Art Deco Machine Age Handcrafted Brass Chandelier Re-Edited
By Woka Lamps
Located in Vienna, AT
A beautiful very elaborate chandelier, pictured in patinated brass
Most components according to the UL regulations, with an additional charge we will UL-list and label our fixtures.
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2010s Austrian Machine Age Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Pendant, Mauri Almari, Idman Oy, 1950s
By Idman Oy, Almari Mauri
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Pendant, designed by Mauri Almari, manufactured by Idman Oy, 1950s. Brass frame, opaline decorated glass. Marked. Good vintage condition, minor patina consistent with age and use.
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1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
French Gothic Wrought Iron 6 Arm Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
French Gothic style chandelier with six arms made of black finish wrought iron. It has an intricate, ornate design with scrolling patterns and decorative bird motif arms. This light ...
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20th Century Gothic Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Wrought Iron
Modernist Ceiling Light In Dark Patinated Brass, Etched Opal Glass, Customizable
By GMD Berlin
Located in Berlin, DE
Modernist ceiling light made of dark patinated brass and etched opal glass, customizable.
Category
2010s German Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass
Magnificent Decorative Gilt & Crystal Chandelier With 35 Arms
Located in London, GB
This is an exceptional gilded brass and crystal chandelier, a grand statement piece , richly adorned with hand-cut glass and intricate classical detailing.
This 35 light chandelier ...
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1950s Italian Neoclassical Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Metal
White Metal Hanging Lamp by Joe Colombo Stilnovo, Italy, 1950s
By Stilnovo
Located in Hagenbach, DE
A rare and iconic white pendant lamp designed by Joe Colombo for Stilnovo, Italy, circa 1950s. This sculptural fixture features a striking witch’s hat silhouette, exemplifying Colomb...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum
Globe 4 Chandelier, by Research.Lighting, Black, 3in Glass Globe, Made to Order
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This listing is for 1x Globe 4 Chandelier designed and manufactured by Research.Lighting.
Materials: Steel, Glass
Finish: Powder Coated Steel in black
Electronics: 4x G9 Sockets, 4...
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2010s American Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Alberto Donà Midcentury Light Blue Murano Glass Poliedri Chandelier, Italy, 1985
By Alberto Donà
Located in Murano, Venezia
Murano blown glass Poliedri chandelier color light blue elements.
This fantastic chandelier contains a total of 282 elements called Poliedri.
This classic developed in the 1960...
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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Blown Glass, Murano Glass
MANHATTAN - LARGE Chandelier in Green Enamel by Blueprint Lighting
Located in New York, NY
Part of The Boroughs Collection, created in partnership with The Brownstone Boys.
The Manhattan (Large) Chandelier draws inspiration from the grandeur of the New York Public Library...
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2010s American Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass, Enamel, Bronze
Lalique Style Czech Art Deco Crystal Pendant
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco pressed crystal panel cube chandelier with polished steel fasteners. Pendant has 1 socket, max wattage 125W. Rewired for use in the USA.
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20th Century Czech Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Nickel
Mazzega Pendant with Glass Murano Bicolore, Italy, 1970
Located in La xara, VC
Exceptional Mazzega pendant, multicolore of glass Murano with structure. The Design and the quality of the glass make this piece the best of the Italian Design. This unique Mazzega g...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Murano Glass
$607 Sale Price
25% Off
Italian Midcentury Interlocking Murano Chandelier by Carlo Nason, 1970s
Located in Badajoz, Badajoz
Beauty and stunning Interlocking Murano glass Chandelier by Carlo Nason for Mazzega. This Chandelier was made during the 1970s in ...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Rustic Black Forest Ceiling Lamp with Deer Antlers 1920s
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Rustic Black Forest Ceiling Lamp with Deer Antlers 1920s
Item e7364
A great antler chandelier made from assembled deer antlers. The lamp has an electrified lamp socket with an antiqu...
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Early 20th Century German Rustic Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Horn, Blown Glass
Lalique Style Art Deco Crystal 'Poisson' Chandelier, by Verlys, Four Available
By Verlys Glass
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Art Deco crystal 'Poisson' chandelier, by Verlys, four available
18" drop x 13" diameter
This Art Deco crystal 'Poisson' chandelier by Verlys is an exquisite example of 1930s Frenc...
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20th Century French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Chrome
$1,560 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Italian Model Falkland Pendant Lamp by Bruno Munari for Danese Milano, 1960s
By Bruno Munari
Located in Hamburg, DE
A design classic from the Italian manufacturer Danese Milano based on a design by Bruno Munari from the 1960s.
The most striking element of this lamp is the textile shade. The stret...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Gino Sarfatti Model No. 2065 Ceiling Light in Black and White for Astep
Located in Glendale, CA
Gino Sarfatti model no. 2065 ceiling lamp in black and white for Astep
Designed in 1950, this is an authorized re-edition by Alessandro Sarfatti, grandson of Gino Sarfatti, who appl...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum
Gino Sarfatti Lamp Model 2109/24/14 Black Structure for Astep
By Gino Sarfatti, Astep
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Model 2109
Design by Gino Sarfatti
The Le Sfere chandelier is composed of a circular array of blown opaline glass spheres. Each sphere is held in place by a large black or Champagne ...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum
Murano Glass Flower Pendant Light
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Lovely Murano glass flower pendant light from Italy, 1960s. Brass stems with frosted glass flowers speckled with gold coloring. Each flower...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
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): 20” H x 16” D
Dimensions of Canopy: 3.5” H x 4” D
Stem length:...
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1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
French Holophane Glass Vintage Brass Pendant Lights
By Holophane
Located in Amsterdam, NL
French Holophane glass pendant lights
Brass top with glass shade.
Weight: 1.20 kg / 2.6 lb
Priced per individual item. All lamps have been made suitable by international standards ...
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Mid-20th Century French Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
French Tiered Crown Waterfall Crystal Chandelier C1930
Located in Trensacq, FR
Beautiful tiered crown waterfall crystal chandelier from 1930s France. A myriad of multi-faceted octagonal
and drop crystal 'pampilles'...
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
$1,558 Sale Price
34% Off
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
Materials
Metal, Brass
Set of K. Jepsen and A.F. Johansen "Kubuarmatur 38117" Wall Lamps, Denmark 1960s
Located in Utrecht, NL
This pair of Louis Poulsen produced “Kubuarmatur” or cube lamps, more specifically known as “model 38117” wall lamps are quintessential representations of Danish modern design, chara...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Opaline Glass, Bakelite
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
Concrete Ceiling Light 'Huan' 'medium'
By Bentu Design
Located in Paris, IDF
'Huan' concrete lighting designed by Cantonese studio Bentu design
Dimensions: Ø27.4 x 6 cm
Light source: LED panel 30W 85-240V 1000LM (US compatibility)
...
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Concrete
$410 / item
Large Antique Italian Crystal Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1920's Italian chandelier with crystal pendants and 18 candelabra lights.
Measurements:
Height: 36"
Diameter: 44"
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1920s Italian Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Metal
Sophisticated and Amazing Multicolored Arlecchino Murano Chandelier
By Venini
Located in Budapest, HU
Fantastic vintage Murano chandelier made by 54 Murano crystal multicolored prism in a nickel metal frame.The shape of this chandelier is spiral.
Period:late XX century
Dimensions: ...
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Late 20th Century Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Swedish Art Deco Chandelier, 1930s
Located in Vienna, AT
Five-arm Swedish Grace brass chandelier from the 1930s. Sand-colored painted globe centerpiece with small glass globes and fabric trimmings and richly decorated brass arms. Nice orig...
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1930s Swedish Art Deco Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Konsthantverk Stoby Oxide D40 Opal Glass Ceiling Lamp
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Ceiling lamp model Stoby designed by Konsthantverk and manufactured by themselves.
A true Art Nouveau classic in white matte opal glass and oxidized brass.
Comes in a number of diff...
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2010s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Poul Henningsen PH 3½-3 Pendant in White for Louis Poulsen
Located in Tilburg, NL
Poul Henningsen PH 3½-3 Pendant in Yellow for Louis Poulsen. Denmark, new production.
The PH 3½-3 pendant is based on Poul Henningsen's original drawings from the late1920s and ea...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Vintage White Murano Glass Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
A large circa 1950's Italian Murano glass chandelier with 10 lights.
Measurements:
Diameter: 38"
Drop: 43" (adjustable).
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1950s Italian Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Murano Glass
Mid-Century Open Bottom Frosted Glass Globe with Brass Hardware
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century frosted glass globe with an open bottom and brass hardware. In original condition with patina on brass accents. Wear is consistent with age and use.
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Large Nuvola ceiling lamp designed by Tobia Scarpa for Flos 1963
By Tobia Scarpa
Located in Arezzo, Italy
Large Nuvola ceiling lamp designed by Tobia Scarpa for Flos, 1963.
Internal structure in white painted steel, sprayed with special resin cocoon, first edition in excellent conditions.
Adjustable height, the cable measures 120 cm but can be lengthened or shortened according to the desired height.
Original piece from the 60s, despite the fragility of the material, this Nuvola pendant lamp is in excellent vintage condition, the lamp still mounts its original cable and the black sphere at the base. The original lampshade remains intact with an incredible patina acquired over the years.The lamp has been revised by a professional, fully functional.
Of the lamps designed by Scarpa this is the rarest version, in excellent condition does not have any defects despite its over 60 years.
Tobia Scarpa remains today among the most appreciated and recognized designers worldwide, winner of numerous awards for his creations we remember the Fantasma lamp...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Vintage Pendant Lamp Petticoat by Peill & Putzler, Germany, 1970s
Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI
Beautiful 2-Tone brown pendant lamp Petticoat by Peill & Putzler made in Düren (Germany) in the 1970s.
Peill und Sohn was founded in 1903 in Düren, a small town in Western Germany. I...
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Glass
$643 Sale Price
20% Off
Italian vintage Murano chandelier in the manner of Mazzega - 41 glass petals
By Mazzega
Located in Gaiarine Frazione Francenigo (TV), IT
Huge Italian vintage Murano chandelier made by 41 glass petals (transparent and white “lattimo”) in a chrome frame.
Period: Late XX century
Dimensions: 46 inches (117 cm) height wit...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Art Glass
Murano Opalescent Glass Globe Brass Pendant by Azucena, Italy, 1950s
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
A refined three-light pendant by the famous Italian artist and designer Luigi Caccia Dominioni, Italy, 1950. Large-sized lamp of hand blown opalescent glass and brass. The Model LS1 ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
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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