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Chandeliers and Pendants For Sale
Bonnie Contemporary LED Small Pendant, Solid Brass, Handmade and handfinished in
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 organic flower-like form is ...
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2010s Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Gran Costellazione, Libra, Brass Onyx Flush Mount Chandelier Piattelli design
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
Gran Costellazione is a collection of modular chandeliers composed of lighting elements in assorted diameters and heights, arranged to form visually structured, sculptural compositio...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Onyx, Brass
Modernist Feather Chandelier in Murano Opalescent Glass and Oil Rubbed Bronze
Located in New York, NY
This refined and sophisticated chandelier was realized in Murano, Italy- the islands off the coast of Venice renowned for centuries for their superlative quality glass production. It...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Bronze
Organic Handwoven Pendant Light
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
This whimsical raffia like material is actually a basket weaving natural wood similar to splining. Because each piece is individually crafted allow some natural variation when orderi...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Organic Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Organic Material
Venini Mid-Century Modern Crystal Amber Murano Glass Triedri Chandelier, 1984s
By Venini
Located in Murano, Venezia
Murano blown glass chandelier with 157 elements in crystal and amber, nickel finish structure and six lights E26 / E27.
This fantastic work has 72 elements of cm 28 (inches 11,08) p...
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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Murano Glass
Mid-Century German Cocoon Pendant Lamp from Goldkant Leuchten, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Rare Mid Century Cocoon pendant light from Goldkant shine.
An impressive light object with a cubic basic shape and soft turns. The cocoon umbrella delivers diffuse, atmospheric li...
Category
20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Never Used 1´st. Edition Verner Panton Flowerpot Pendant Light in Original Box
Located in Knebel, DK
Never used 1970´s 1´st. Edition Verner Panton Flowerpot Pendant Light in Original Box designed for Louis Poulsen in 1969.
For more than 40 years this pendant with it´s original elec...
Category
1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Enamel
White Enamel Vintage Industrial Brass Porcelain Clear Glass Pendant Lights
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Porcelain industrial hanging lamp.
White porcelain, brass and clear glass.
Enamel shade
2 conductors, no ground.
Weight: 1.40 kg / 3.1 lb
Priced per individual item. All lamps have...
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Mid-20th Century French Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass, Enamel
Murano Glass Chandelier, 112 Pink Quadriedri
Located in Gaiarine Frazione Francenigo (TV), IT
Fantastic and big Murano chandelier made by 112 Murano pink prism "quadriedri" in a nickel metal frame.
Period: late 20th century
Dimensions: 52.30 inches height (135 cm) with chai...
Category
1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Blown Glass
A pair of pendants by Paavo Tynell
By Idman Oy, Paavo Tynell
Located in Long Island City, NY
A pair of lighting pedants designed by Paavo Tynell produced by Idman for Lightolier. Circa 1955. Frosted glass shade with lacquered metal and polished brass ceiling cup. Dimensions...
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1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
$29,800 / set
French Art Deco nickeled brass and Glass Flush Mount / Pendant Light, circa 1920
Located in Merida, Yucatan
Charming Art Deco Frenc chandelier manufactured in chrome metal (brass most likely) and a pressed glass central globe.
Made in France in the late 1930's.
This light can be install...
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1910s French Art Nouveau Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
Klaylife Calabash, Clay Beaded Floor Lamp /Hanging Light
Located in Brighton, Victoria
Our newest creation, the Calabash has curves in all the right places. We designed these epic statement pieces for those who want B.I.G.
The ultimate WOW factor and even better wh...
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2010s South African Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Clay
Mid Century Modern Perforated Red Metal and Brass Chandelier
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A wonderful mid century modern chandelier circa 1950s and likely produced in Italy or Austria. Great perforated red metal screens, and nice movement in the arms.
Would work well al...
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass
Industrial Grey Enamel Factory Pendant Lamp, 1960s
Located in Kojetice, CZ
Industrial grey enamel factory pendant light made in Netherlands during the 1960s. White enamel inside the shade. Iron top. Porcelain socket req...
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Iron, Enamel
Mid-Century Danish Space Age RS 37 Flower Lamp by Poul Cadovius, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Very rare flower lamp by the danish manufacturer cado after a design by poul cadovius from the 60s.
a simple and elegant design. The lamp consists of two half shells, which are conn...
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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Set of 3 Amber Glass and Brass Pendant Lights Glasshütte, Germany 1970s
By Limburg
Located in Lisse, NL
A stunning set of three mid-century modern pendant lights by Herbert Proft for Glasshütte, during the 1970s.
Each pendant features a mouth-blown amber glass globe with a smooth surf...
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20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Albano Poli for Poliarte Hammered Murano Glass & Wrought Iron Chandelier 1970s
By Poliarte, Albano Poli
Located in New York, NY
Recognized as a prominent artist and lighting designer of the mid-20th century, Albano Poli's work is noted for its unique designs that are a combination of artistic expression and f...
Category
1970s Italian Brutalist Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Wrought Iron
Pair of Tronchi Chandelier Style Toni Zuccheri, 48 Pink Glasses, Murano, 1990
Located in Budapest, HU
Three-tier Murano glass tube chandelier - 48 pink glasses - Mid-Century Modern
Italian vintage chandelier in Murano glass and nickel-plated metal structure. The armor polished nicke...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Triedri Glass Chandelier, 265 Pink Prism, Murano
By Venini
Located in Budapest, HU
Triedri Murano glass chandelier, 265 pink prism
A magnificent Murano glass chandelier, 265 pink triedri on crome frame. This large midcentury Italian chan...
Category
Late 20th Century European Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
$4,571 / item
Model 1933 Ceiling Light by Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Model 1933 Ceiling Light by Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte. Manufactured in Italy, circa the 1950s. Textured glass panels meet to form a slim curved rectangle body. The gorgeous aged b...
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
$12,500 / item
Rare Brown & White Ufo Pendant Lamp by Aloys F. Gangkofner for ERCO Leuchten
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Ceiling Lamp by Aloys F. Gangkofner for Erco Leuchten, Germany Lüdenscheid 1960s.
A very interesting and decorative lamp.
1 x E27 Edison screw fit bulb holder, is rewired and ...
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Plastic
French Gilt Starburst Sunburst Light Fixture in Wrought Iron, Poillerat Style
Located in Barcelona, ES
Brutalist Sunburst Starburst Flush Mount Light Fixture, Gilt Iron & Frosted Glass
Outstanding hand forged gilt wrought iron large sunburst ...
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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Iron, Wrought Iron, Gold Leaf
Brass Alabaster Chandelier Pendant Ceiling Light
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Sleek larger scale carved alabaster chandelier with 3-light and brass finish hardware fittings, perfect for both modern and tradition taste. The polished brass plating is designed wi...
Category
1980s European Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Alabaster, Metal
Set of Four Italian Petal Murano Sconces
By Mazzega
Located in Budapest, HU
Set of four Vintage Italian Murano sconces in the manner of Mazzega. Wall lights have 10 turquoise and white “lattimo” glasses (for each ...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
$2,405 / set
Ingo Maurer Tricena perspex pendant light for for Design M, 1968
By Design M, Ingo Maurer
Located in Chiavari, Liguria
A pendant lamp 'Tricena I' designed by Ingo Maurer in the 1968 for Design M, Munich, Germany. This lighting fixture has been executed with a white, translucent plastic canopy, chrom...
Category
1960s German Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Chrome
21st Century Chandelier, 6 arms Light Blue Murano Glass by Multiforme
By Multiforme
Located in Trebaseleghe, IT
Simplicissimus 360 chandelier, 6 lights, in light blue artistic glass by Multiforme
This collection in Murano glass is characterized by superb simplicity. It is the result of a resea...
Category
2010s Italian Other Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Blown Glass
$1,799 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Pair of Wooden Wall Lamps by Domus, 1970s
By Domus
Located in Hagenbach, DE
This beautiful pair of Domus wall lamps from the 1970s combines natural materials with a timeless geometric design. Crafted from high-quality wood, the lamps feature a fabric shade t...
Category
1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Textile, Teak
Large Contemporary Candy Chandelier Brass and Murano Glass , Italy
Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR
Chandelier ceiling pendant light lightning lamp in brass and multicolor candy Murano glass. Contemporary work from a small italian artisanal workshop. Minor imperfections due to hand...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
U.F.O. Large Suspension lamp in Black by Diesel Living with Lodes
By Diesel
Located in Brooklyn, NY
U.F.O. is a pendant lamp named after the collective imagination associated with unidentified flying objects.
U.F.O. is available in two sizes, with diameters of 35 or 60 centimetres,...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Contemporary Chandelier 'Nabila 552.10' by Tooy, Clear Glass
By TOOY, Corrado Dotti
Located in Paris, IDF
Chandelier Nabila 552.10 by Corrado Dotti x TOOY
10 Lights
UL Listed Compliant with US electric system
Model shown:
Finish: Brushed brass
Color: Clear glass
Canopy: Ø 13 cm
Lightin...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Organic Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
1970s Vintage Italian Murano Chandeliers, 24 Gold Disks
By Vistosi
Located in Budapest, HU
Vintage Italian Murano chandeliers in Vistosi style. Each chandelier has 24 fantastic iridescent alabaster honey discs in a nickel metal frame.
Period: late XX century
Dimensions:41,...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Art Glass, Murano Glass
Fagerhult Semi Flush Mount Opaline Glass and Brass, Sweden, 1960
Located in Bronx, NY
Fagerhult semi flush mount opaline glass and brass, Sweden, 1960
Beautiful simple clean Swedish 1960s semi flush mounts by Fagerhult, six lid up opaline shades hung on brass spokes a...
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1960s Swedish Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Contemporary Pendant Lamp 'U' in Terracotta, Brown
By Bentu Design, Nongzao
Located in Paris, IDF
Pendant lamp 'U' by Nongzao x Bentu Design.
Material: Terracotta
Color: Earthy brown
Measures: 18.5 cm high, 11.5 cm diameter
Wire: 3 meters (black)
Lamp type: AC 100-240V 50-60Hz 9W - Comptable with US electric system.
Variations:
- Color: Earthy Brown / Earthy Orange
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Nongzao x Bentu creates ‘Raw Earth’ collection, a series of light skeletons, as recombination of industrial production methods transforming the materials into its earthy form without any harm to nature. the raw earth forming...
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Organic Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Terracotta
Pair of LS10 " Boccia" lamps designed by Luigi Caccia Dominioni for Azucena
Located in Piacenza, Italy
Pair of LS10 "Boccia" pendants lamps designed by Luigi Caccia Dominioni for Azucena.
Two transparent glass spheres, with a painted aluminum body, suspended by two intersecting hooks....
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum
Pair of French Light Fixtures with Glass Insets, Sold Individually
Located in New York, NY
Pair of circa 1950's French semi-flush mounted light fixtures with crystal insets and 6 interior candelabra lights. Sold Individually
Measurements:
Present drop: 17.5" (adjustable)
...
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1950s French Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Murano Round Art Glass and Brass Midcentury Chandeliers and Pendant, 2000
Located in Rome, IT
Out of the ordinary chandelier from Murano glassworks, elegant golden colour, very original design. The Murano furnaces create an indisputable timeless design, simple but elegant at ...
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Early 2000s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Custom Demille Plaster Fixture
Located in New York, NY
Our Custom Demille Plaster Fixture can be made in different sizes.
This fixture uses (8) e-12 Edison bulbs at 40 watts each for a total of 320 watts wi...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Plaster
$19,500 / item
Vistosi Pendant Light in Smoky Transparent Glass And Matt Gold Frame
Located in Mogliano Veneto, Treviso
The distinctive feature of this model from the Puppet Ring collection are the rings with increasing diameter. They can be combined in different sequences to form the framework on whi...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Glass
Brass Suspension Lamp 4 Lights Design Mathieu Mategot, 1960s
Located in taranto, IT
Rare original 60s chandelier, design mathieu mategot, made of sage green perforated sheet metal on a brass structure with four lights and as many opalines in white murano glass
It...
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1960s Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Murano Pink Art Glass and Brass Round Mid-Century Chandelier and Pendants, 2020
Located in Rome, IT
Fantastic round chandelier in Murano glass and polished brass. Note the shape of the pink Murano glass tiles, very beautiful and particular. Simple but very elegant linear Murano cha...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Lilypad Chandelier in Amber Glass by Laura Gonzalez
Located in Paris, FR
This textured glass chandelier is composed of individually cast glass petals which are mounted on a brass structure in the shape of a lilypad flower. The chandelier is composed of 24...
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2010s Italian Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
$62,324 / item
Art Nouveau Opaline Ceiling Lamp, Scailmont Belgium Glass Shade, 1930s
By Scailmont
Located in Verviers, BE
Art Nouveau ceiling lamp.
Photography fails to capture the simple elegant illumination provided by this lamp.
Fitting messing pendant ceiling light with fixing to hold a stylish Bel...
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1930s Belgian Art Nouveau Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Opaline Glass
Stunning Brass Flushmount in style of Sciolari, Italy, 1960s
Located in Aachen, NRW
Nine-light brass chandelier in the style of Sciolari.
White glass with a brass frame , best of the 1960s.
High quality and in very good condition. Cleaned, well-wired and ready to u...
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Italian Faux Bamboo Metal Ceiling Lamp, 1960s
Located in Milan, IT
Italian Faux bamboo metal ceiling lamp.
Hollywood Regency 1960s.
Category
1960s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
$1,443 Sale Price
20% Off
1970s Sciolari 12 Lights Brass Chandelier with Glass Rod, Italy
Located in St- Leonard, Quebec
Gaetano Sciolari brass and optical glass rod 12 lights chandelier.
Twelve E12 candelabra size socket rated at 40 watt each.
Very good condition.
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
$4,995 Sale Price
28% Off
Maria Theresa Baroque Crystal Chandelier Antique Ceiling Luster Glass Vase Shape
Located in Berlin, DE
Beautiful Maria Theresa Chandelier - Restored and Ready to Shine
This magnificent Maria Theresa chandelier is a real highlight for any room. The frame is completely covered in glass...
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18th Century European Baroque Antique Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass, Wire
Mid-Century Modern White Wood 17.5" Chandelier Pendant
Located in Beaverton, OR
This limited-edition pendant light features white eco wood veneer, a premium, sustainable material made from reconstituted natural wood fiber. Its varied grain offers a natural look ...
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Other
$875 Sale Price / item
30% Off
Amazing Murano Chandelier Full of Pink Flowers, 1980s
Located in Roma, IT
Spectacular Vintage Murano glass chandelier full of pink flowers.
The chandelier has 3 light points with E14 connection, possible to rewire for Usa.
The structure is in gold bath, go...
Category
1980s European Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Murano Glass
Dijkstra Space Age Pendant Acrylic Glass Lamp Plexiglass Light Fixture, 1970s
By Dijkstra
Located in ROTTERDAM, ZH
Amazing acrylic glass pendant lamp by Dijkstra. This space age piece is made of thick plexiglass and has a coffee-brown colour. The lamp spreads a warm glow. The lamp requires an E27...
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20th Century Space Age Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Plastic
1950 Italy Drum Flush Mount Chandelier in the Manner of Stilnovo
By Stilnovo
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Elegant drum-shaped pendant made of black lacquered metal with plastic inserts. The lower shade is made of granulated plastic, that gives the lamp a very interesting texture. Made in...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Austrian Midcentury Ice-Glass Blocks Chandelier by Kalmar, Model "Sierra", 1970s
Located in Badajoz, Badajoz
Lovely Austrian Midcentury "Kalmar" chandelier, model "Sierra". This fixture was made during the 1970s in Austria by Kalmar.
This chandelier is composed by 8 units of Ice-Glass block...
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1970s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
$998 Sale Price
29% Off
Large Stunning Kaiser Sputnik Opal Glass Globes Chandelier, Germany, 1970s
Located in Aachen, NRW
Stunning Sputnik brass chandelier with 8 glass globes by Kaiser Leuchten, Germany, 1970s.
High quality and in very good condition. Cleaned, well-wired, and ready to use.
The fix...
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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Large Raul Reyes 'Rey 26' Perforated Patinated Brass Dome Chandelier
Located in Glendale, CA
Large Raul Reyes 'Rey 26' Perforated Patinated Brass Dome Chandelier.
Hand-fabricated in Los Angeles, these highly refined ceiling lamps are reminiscent of the iconic mid-century Fi...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Arnold Wiigs Fabrikker, Chandelier, Brass, Fabric, Norway, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass chandelier produced by Arnold Wiigs Fabrikker, Norway, 1950s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 25.5” H x 24” Diameter
Dimensions of Canopy: 4” H x 4” diameter
Stem length: 1...
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1950s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Large Art Deco Faceted Crystal Gilt Bronze 5-Light Flush Mount, Austria, 1950s
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
A beautiful, large Art Deco faceted crystal and cast gilt bronze flush mount, Austria, 1950s. With five light sockets providing a bright, warm light from the ceiling. This wonderful ...
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Bronze, Brass
Italian Yellow White Pink Pastel Murano Glass Bronze Circular Sputnik Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
Ideal for low ceilings or above an opening door, the short height makes it a very functional and rare solution, this small chandelier is a little jewel, entirely customizable in colo...
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2010s Italian Organic Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Iron
STAR14 Star Rock Crystal Chandelier by Phoenix
Located in New York, NY
Deco style star forms rose rock crystal chandelier with polish brass frame. Created by Phoenix Gallery, NYC.
One socket installed. Use one 75 watts LED candelabra light.
Light bulb s...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Rose Quartz
$5,500 / item
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...
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
Italian Vintage Murano Chandelier - Mazzega - 41 "Rondini" Crystal Glass
By Mazzega
Located in Gaiarine Frazione Francenigo (TV), IT
Rare Italian vintage Murano chandelier. The fixture is made up of 41 individual handblown transparent glass elements hanging from a chrome frame.
Period: 1980's
Dimensions: 49,20 in...
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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Art Glass
Gaetano Sciolari Lightolier Glass Rod Chrome Chandelier Pendant set 7 Lamps
Located in Wayne, NJ
Set of 7 Gaetano Sciolari flush mount chrome tone top ceiling lights in brass tone accent and glass rods . Each single lamp measures 9.13" point to point and will vary in width. You ...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Glass
$3,040 Sale Price
20% Off
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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A Tale of Two Sputnik Chandeliers
This pair of iconic 20th-century light fixtures with the same name have two very different backgrounds.
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