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Chandeliers and Pendants For Sale
Amazing Huge Chandelier in Brass, Vereinigte Werkstätten München, 1950s Germany
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Amazing Huge Chandelier by Vereinigte Werkstätten München, 1950s Germany The lamp is of the usual high quality from the Munich vereinigte Werkstätten. The lamp is made entirely of m...
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1950s German Hollywood Regency Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal, Brass

Scandinavian Functionalist Ceiling Light, 1930s
Located in Oslo, NO
Wonderful and refined ceiling light from the 1930s. This flush mount ceiling fixture beautifully captures the understated elegance of the functionalist design era. Merging Nordic Art...
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1930s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Chrome

Vintage chandelier from the 1970s design C. Bonderup & T. Thorup for Fog & Mørup
Located in None, IT
Large Danish gilt brass chandelier, design Claus Bonderup & Torsten Thorup for Fog & Mørup, 1970s. CONDITION: In good, working condition, may show signs of wear given by time. SIZI...
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1970s Italian Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Austrian Designer, Chandelier, Brass, Glass, Fabric, Austria, 1920s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass, glass and white fabric chandelier likely designed and produced in Austria, c. 1920s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 26.0"H x 29.0"W x 29.0"D Stem Length (inches): 12.0" Dim...
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1920s Austrian Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Swedish Brass Pendant Light with Leaf Decoration, Art Deco Style
Located in London, GB
A simple brass pendant or flush mount light with decorative leaf details. First half twentieth century in art deco or Scandinavian modern style. Found in Sweden. Three available, pri...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Koloman Moser for Otto Wagner "Steinhof Church" Chandelier 36 Flames Re Edition
Located in Vienna, AT
Magnificent chandelier for the "Steinhof Church" by Otto Wagner, different measures and settings are possible; As Kolo Moser did several of such designs and was involved in the plann...
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2010s Austrian Jugendstil Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Botanica Chandelier: White Glass, Black Edging by Avram Rusu Studio
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Botanica Chandelier combines a dramatically scaled floral bloom with an interlocking chain of glass leaves suspended from a single arc clad in hand woven leather. Inspired by ban...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass, Bronze, Nickel

Midcentury Gilt Sunburst Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1950's French gilt metal light fixture with glass insets, with 3 candelabra interior lights. Measurements: Height of body: 5.5" Present drop: 10" Diameter: 22"
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1950s French Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Antique French Holophane Prismatic Glass Pendant Street Light, c.1930
Located in London, GB
An elegantly formed Holophane street light, made in France. c.1930. Spun copper lamp body above rippled glass shade and internal reflector. Converted to use as a pendant. Some den...
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Copper

Mid-Century Modern Brass Chandelier by Lamperti Production Italy 1960
Located in Palermo, IT
The elegance of this chandelier is the right word. Stunning and of considerable size. Brass structure with six glass balls. The peculiarity is the pearl effect that the glass balls h...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

AllSew 48" Pendant by RBW
By RBW
Located in Rhinebeck, NY
AllSew / Chandelier Designed by RBW Allsew, our modular, scalable pendant inspired by the luminosity of lanterns, and the lightweight, collapsible efficiency of kites. Made in Uni...
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2010s American Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Aluminum

Matching Pair of Large Regal Acorn Milk Glass Pendents
Located in Peekskill, NY
We have a matching pair of these very elegant pendents. They are priced and listed as a pair. This lamp has one of the largest milk glass globes we have offered. They have a pleasing...
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Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Chandeliers and Pendants

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Milk Glass

Cream Opaline Glass and Brass Pendant, Germany 1930s
Located in NUEMBRECHT, NRW
This elegant minimalist Art Deco pendant was designed and manufactured in Germany in the 1930s to 1940s during the Bauhaus period. The light features a round cream/ivory colored op...
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1930s German Art Deco Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Professional Large Sphere Disco Ball Mirror Mosaic with Rotor 80s 50 cm Diameter
Located in Palermo, IT
Professional Large Sphere Disco Ball Mirror Mosaic with Rotor 80s Never used, still in its original packaging. Excellent condition. Immediate shipping with adequate and insured packa...
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1980s Italian Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Alhambra 1A Clear Glass with Silver Patina, Granada Collection
Located in New York, NY
These glass lanterns are made in a generations-old workshop in Granada, Spain. Each pendant light is hand forged, and reflects the influence of Moorish design that can be observed th...
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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Moorish Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Glass

'Onos 55' Brass Pendant Lamp by Florian Schulz, 1970s Germany
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Designed by Florian Schulz and crafted in Germany in the 1970s, this pendant light captivates with its elegant and functional design. Its sleek, minimalist aesthetic reflects the era...
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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Spanish Crown Sunburst fixture XL in Gilt Metal and frost Glass , circa 1950
Located in La xara, VC
Large Spanish crown light in gilt metal and frosted glass, Spain, 1950s. Midcentury antique gilt iron frame or pendant with laurel leaf motifs surrounding a central frosted glass dif...
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1950s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal, Iron, Gold Leaf

MidCentury Bumling Brass Ceiling Lamp by Anders Pehrson for Ateljé Lyktan, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
The bumling by atelje lyktan based on a design by anders pehrson from the 60s. Here in a special version in brass. A timeless classic of scandinavian design. Especially here the bra...
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20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Pendant Lamp in Grey Glass and Brushed Brass, Arc Well by Allied Maker, USA
Located in Glasgow, GB
The Arc Well pendant lamp by New York-based lighting studio Allied Maker is a focused study in contemporary lighting design and technical craftsmanship. Handcrafted in the USA, it p...
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2010s American Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Antique Alabaster Art Deco Plafonnier Chandelier
Located in Søborg, DK
Antique alabaster Art Deco plafonnier chandelier in great condition and with age related wear. Still maintaining the 3 original brass and porcelain E27 bulb holders in great working ...
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1920s Danish Art Deco Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Alabaster

Midcentury Cocoon Pendant Light, 1960s, Italy
Located in Hagenbach, DE
This extraordinary cocoon pendant lamp, crafted in Italy during the 1960s, features a highly unusual and sculptural design that epitomizes the elegance of mid-century modern aestheti...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Resin

French Art Deco Carved Alabaster Pendant Light
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A French, alabaster bowl pendant light fixture from circa 1930 if not earlier with a gorgeous carved design of lush vegetation enhanced by the dramatic vein patterns in the stone. Th...
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20th Century French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

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Alabaster, Brass

Brass White Enamel Vintage Industrial Pendant Lights
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Vintage industrial pendant made of white enamel with brass top. white interior Weight: 1.70 kg / 3.7 lb Priced per individual item. All lamps have been made suitable by internation...
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Mid-20th Century Hungarian Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass, Enamel

Brass Green Enamel Vintage Frosted Glass Pendant Lights
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Green enamel Industrial hanging lamp. Frosted glass with brass top. Weight: 2.35 kg / 5.2 lb Priced per individual item. All lamps have been made suitable by international standard...
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Mid-20th Century Hungarian Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass, Enamel

Mid-Century Barovier & Toso Murano Glass and Brass Chandelier 40s Italy
Located in Nicolosi, IT
A beautifully refined chandelier crafted in Venice circa 1940, this elegant fixture is attributable to Barovier & Toso. Its oval frame is fashioned from gracefully curved and twisted...
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1940s Italian Art Deco Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Alhambra 2C Milk Glass with Brass Patina, Granada Collection
Located in New York, NY
These glass lanterns are made in a generations-old workshop in Granada, Spain. Each pendant light is hand forged, and reflects the influence of Moorish design that can be observed th...
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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Moorish Chandeliers and Pendants

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Glass

Koloman Moser and Josef Hoffmann Jugendstil Chandelier, Re-Edition
Located in Vienna, AT
A very nice version from the often used design by Koloman Moser as well as by Josef Hoffmann, the total drop will be custom made. Originally manufactured at the Wiener Werkstaette A...
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2010s Austrian Jugendstil Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Aleh Wave Blown Glass Chandelier for Dining Room or Kitchen by Shakuff
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A natural addition to any space, Aleh Wave is an ode to nature’s own sublime engineering composed by designer Sophia Han. Meaning leaf in Hebrew, Aleh Wave was inspired by the aest...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Blown Glass, Wood

1970's Danish Brutalist Pendant Lamp
Located in Bern, CH
1970’s Danish Pendant Lamp in Brutalist style. Organic materials, with rope accents which create warm diffused lighting. Measurements: Diameter: 60 cm Height: 36 cm (including meta...
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1970s Danish Brutalist Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Synthetic, Rope, Plastic

Nymphaea Chandelier: Cool Neutral Solid Color Glass by Avram Rusu Studio
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Nymphaea Chandelier is a flexible and customizable arrangement of handblown glass discs in a layered myriad of translucent colors with delicate brass hardware. The Nymphaea Colle...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass, Bronze, Nickel

Low Plafonnier Crystal Chandelier in Gold Lustre Brass Art Deco New
Located in Berlin, DE
The Brass Plafonnier chandelier is a testament to opulence and craftsmanship. Crafted in-house, we offer the flexibility of both smaller and larger sizes, ensuring the perfect fit fo...
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2010s German Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal, Brass

Mid-Century German Cocoon Pendant Lamp by Friedel Wauer for Goldkant, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Rare Mid Century Cocoon pendant lamp by Goldkant based on a design by Friedel Wauer from the 60s. The Cocoon shade provides diffuse, atmospheric light. At the same time, the symmetr...
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20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Wooden Cocoon Pendant Lamp, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-century wooden pendulum. The lamp body forms a finely executed rib structure, which is covered from the inside with a translucent material. Parallel rings in the middle are nail...
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20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Wood

Nemo Crown Royal Pendant Light in Aluminum & Glass Black Painted
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pendant chandelier whose shape is inspired by the outline of the snow crystal. Modular lamps with a die-casted aluminum structure and sandblasted glass diffusers. Structure is availa...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

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Aluminum

Bubble Glass Pendant Lamp by Helena Tynell for Glashütte Limburg, 1960s
Located in Hagenbach, DE
A bubble glass hanging lamp by Helena Tynell for Limburg made in Germany in the 1960s. Helena Tynell is a glass and ceramic designer who has worked for many European companies. One o...
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Paavo Tynell Large '1972' Bamboo Pendant Lamp for GUBI
Located in Glendale, CA
Paavo Tynell Large '1972' Bamboo Pendant Lamp for GUBI Originally designed by Paavo Tynell, encompassing several variations of a classic 1950s Tynell design, this family of classic ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Mid-Century Modern German Velate Cocoon Pendant Lamp Friedel Wauer Goldkant
Located in Hamburg, DE
Rare mid-century Cocoon pendant light by Goldkant Leuchten, based on a design by Friedel Wauer from the 1960s. The Cocoon material provides diffused, atmospheric light. At the same ...
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Huge 9 Feet High, Art Deco Style Brass and 16x Marbled Glass Chandelier Pendant
Located in Lisse, NL
Enormous Mid-Century Modern Brass & Handblown Glass Chandelier, Art Deco Style, 1950s. A breathtaking and rare monumental chandelier from the 1950s, masterfully handcrafted with tim...
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Italian vintage Murano chandelier - 52 crystal glass petals
Located in Gaiarine Frazione Francenigo (TV), IT
Huge Italian vintage Murano chandelier made by 52 clear glass petal, brass plated metal structure. The glasses are very high quality, the photos do not do the beauty, luster of thes...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Art Glass

Set of Two Leucos Murano Glass Pendant Lamps Design Italy 70s Mid-Century Modern
Located in Palermo, IT
Leucos Made in Murano, Italy, circa 1970 Set of two single-light pendant lamps, cylindrical diffuser in black stained glass and a corolla with clear glass petals. Please carefully re...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Steel

Frosted Murano Tulip Chandelier Pendant Glass & Brass by Kaiser, Germany, 1970s
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Elegant Murano tulip chandelier pendant lamp with four petals made of white frosted glass on a gold-plated brass frame. Thick murano glass elements resembles tulips. Heavy duty. Chan...
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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Unique Arts & Crafts Hammered Brass & Opaline Glass Mosaic Pendant Light, 1920s
Located in Lisse, NL
NOTE. We are pleased to inform you that all shipments to the United States are free from import duties and tariffs and that we arrange the shipping ourselves to ensure a smooth, secure, and reliable delivery. This allows us to provide the best possible service and care for your purchase. Great Brass and glass chunks Arts & Crafts chandelier with original chain & canopy. A stunning handcrafted Arts & Crafts pendant light from the 1920s featuring a hammered brass frame with a suspended opaline glass mosaic bowl. The opaline glass tiles are individually cut and set in a leaded grid structure, creating a warm and ethereal glow when illuminated. Suspended by three patinated brass chains from a circular canopy, this piece blends craftsmanship and functionality. The fixture has been professionally rewired and is fully functional, ready for installation. A unique conversation piece, ideal for entryways, bedrooms, or atmospheric corners in both traditional and modern interiors. This unique pendant / antique light fixture will bring the kind of pure and handcrafted class and beauty that you don't find anymore in this day and age. Thanks to the hook above the large brass canopy, mounting this stylish and rare ceiling lamp is child's play. Mind you, our price for this rare Arts and Crafts ceiling lamp even includes perfect packing and also free delivery from our store to your door in just 4 to 6 days. No matter where you live on our beautiful planet. Maximum height x diameter: 19 x 9.5 inches. Height without the chain and canopy: 6.5 inches. *Excellent vintage condition with minor signs of age and wear consistent with its period. One-of-a-kind patina on brass. * The socket you see at the top, attached to the ceiling canopy, is actually an additional light socket designed to shine downward. This was sometimes added to provide extra direct lighting, separate from the main light within the fixture itself. We are driven by a passion for uniqueness, timeless, quality, stylish design, and the enduring craftsmanship of the past. Every purchase is carefully and thoughtfully packed — and we look forward to serving you (again). To explore all our 1000+ listings, simply click the button labeled 'View All From Seller'. \Warm regards, Henk and the Studio Team Tags: arts and crafts pendant light, 1920s mosaic lamp, opaline glass light, hammered brass chandelier, jugendstil lighting, antique ceiling light, craftsman style pendant, vintage opaline pendant...
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Early 20th Century Austrian Arts and Crafts Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal, Brass, Wire

Counterweight Pendant Light 'Jo-Jo Zug' Kalmar, Josef Frank, Brass Straw, 1950s
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A rare and fantastic height adjustable brass counter balance pendant lamp with a straw lampshade model 'Jo-Jo Zug' no. 2505 by J.T. Kalmar manufactured in midcentury in 1950s. The li...
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1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Art Deco Style Josef Hoffmann & Wiener Werkstätte Chandelier, Re Edition
Located in Vienna, AT
A really beautiful, modern and exclusive brass chandelier, chased, hammered and casted parts. Model# 3669-M and WWF 119-4-2 at the Wiener Werkstätte pattern-book at the MAK, Museum o...
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2010s Austrian Jugendstil Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

One of ... Beautiful German Organic Sculptural Brass Ceiling Pendant Light
Located in Berlin, DE
One of ... beautiful organic solid brass frame and textil lampshade pendant light by miiss Studio, Germany
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21st Century and Contemporary German Minimalist Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Brass Dark Green Enamel Vintage Frosted Glass Pendant Light
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Dark green enamel Industrial hanging lamp. Frosted glass with brass top. Weight: 2.35 kg / 5.2 lb Priced per individual item. All lamps have been made suitable by international sta...
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Mid-20th Century Hungarian Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass, Enamel

Wall lighting Flower Glass Murano with chrome Structure , Italy 1980s
Located in La xara, VC
Exceptional Murano glass floral pendant chandelier attributed to Venini . Exceptional piece for its design and quality. Piece in good condition. Also available with a wall light, s...
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1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Chrome

Mid-Century Finnish Design Lamp in Brass and Beige Opaline Glass, 1950s
Located in Helsinki, FI
A charming 1950s Finnish ceiling lamp featuring three cream beige glass shades, embodying the elegant simplicity of mid-century Scandinavian design. While reminiscent of Paavo Tynell...
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1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal, Brass

Beautiful Art Deco Bronze Chandelier with Striking Alabaster Like Glass Shades
Located in Lisse, NL
Striking and exclusive 1920s bronze and glass light fixture for the perfect atmosphere. If you are looking for a remarkable light fixture to grace your living space then this antiqu...
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass, Bronze

Pair Set XL Antique Vintage Church Opaline Milk Glass Ceiling Pendant Lights
Located in Sale, GB
- A beautiful set of extra large satin opaline ceiling pendants with original galleries, England circa 1910. - Silky satin finish to the huge opaline glass shades, typical of the man...
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Early 20th Century British Chandeliers and Pendants

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Opaline Glass

Midcentury Teak and Fabric Shade Hanging Lamp by Temde, circa 1960
Located in Hagenbach, DE
A teak hanging lamp from the 1960s, crafted by the Swiss company Temde. This meticulously detailed piece exemplifies perfectionism and quality, featuring a Japanese-inspired design. ...
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1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Plastic, Teak, Fabric

Antique Pair of English Giltwood Six Branch Chandeliers 20th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a beautiful pair of antique English hand carved giltwood six light chandeliers, circa 1920 in date.   Each six-arm giltwood chandelier is elaborately carved in the Regency st...
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Early 20th Century English Regency Chandeliers and Pendants

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Giltwood

Rustic Mid-Century Wicker Pendant Lamp, Handwoven in Spain, c. 1960s
Located in Valencia, VC
Charming Rustic Mid-Century Spanish Handwoven Wicker Pendant Lamp An absolutely delightful rustic Mid-Century Spanish pendant lamp featuring a beautifully handwoven dual-shade design...
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1960s Spanish Rustic Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Wicker, Rattan

Danish Modern Copper Pendant Lights by Jo Hammerborg, 1960s, Denmark
Located in Værløse, DK
Set of Roulette Copper Pendant lights designed by Jo Hammerborg for Fog & Mørup in the 1960s. * Set (2) of copper lacquered pendant lights. Orange / white on the inside * Designer: ...
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1960s Danish Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Copper

Large & Perfectly Balanced Antique Hand Crafted Alabaster Pendant Light, Fixture
Located in Lisse, NL
Kindly note that we arrange the shipping ourselves to ensure a smooth, secure, and reliable delivery. This allows us to provide the best possible service and care for your purchase. ...
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Early 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants

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Alabaster, Brass, Bronze, Wire

1950s Brass And Black Five Armes German Sputnik Chandelier With Art Glass Shades
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
This striking Sputnik-style chandelier from Germany dates to the 1950s and features a dynamic five-arm configuration. Each arm holds a sculptural conical opaline glass shade with ver...
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1950s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Austrian Designer, Pendant Light, Glass, Brass, Austria, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and glass pendant light likely designed and produced in Austria, c. 1960s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 20.25"H x 6.0"W x 6.0"D Stem Length (inches): 2.5" Dimensions of Ca...
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1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Noverdy Rare Wide Art Deco Swans Pendant Chandelier, France, 1920
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
Rare French Art Deco Pendant by Jean Noverdy, Dijon, France – 1920s Daum & Muller Frères Era. This rare and exquisite French Art Deco pendant light by Jean Noverdy, crafted in Dijon,...
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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Bronze

Cocoon Pendant Lamp by Tobia Scarpa for Flos, 1960s, Italy
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Cocoon Pendant Lamp by Tobia Scarpa for Flos, 1960s, Italy Lampshade is in very good vintage condition. This lamp works with E27 light bulbs. Wired and suitable to use with 220V a...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Resin

Large Art Déco Chandelier, Pendant Light, 1920s - 1930s
Located in Schwerin, MV
Large pendant lamp from the 1920s-1930s with a marbled glass shade and rope suspension in good condition. The antique pink glass shade has a curved shape and a brown marbling and is ...
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Early 20th Century German Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

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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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