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Chandeliers and Pendants For Sale
Period: 20th Century
Period: 1950s
French Vintage Brass, Silk & Fringe Billiard Light
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
Fabulous vintage 20th century French billiard light fixture, composed of a long, horizontal stem supporting two domes of stretched silk in a gorgeous shade of celadon green. Fine scr...
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20th Century French French Provincial Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
SEVB & RANC Rare Wide French Art Deco Pendant Chandelier 1920
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
Wide French Art Deco pendant chandelier by Société d'Exploitation des Verreries de Bagneaux, 7 rue de Surène, Paris, France, 1920s. Frosted molded glass shade hung at its rare origin...
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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Bronze
1940 Bagues Crystals Flowers Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
1940’s French Bagues silver leaf metal light fixture with incrustes crystals bottom part and glass leaves and flowers on top, beautiful patina and newly rewired( UL)
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1940s French Hollywood Regency Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
Murano Glass Pendant Lamps Pair Lantern Iridescent Blue Glass Lights, circa 1960
Located in Vienna, AT
Murano Glass Pendant Lamps Pair Lantern Iridescent Blue Glass Lights, circa 1960, Italy- priced as a pair- 6.7" x 24.5" (light shade only, hardware bottom to top) overall height/drop...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
French Art Nouveau Green Vaseline Glass Pendant Light with Brass Chain, ca 1920
Located in Barntrup, DE
French Art Nouveau green vaseline glass pendant light with an ornate brass chain, circa 1920.
An elegant French Art Nouveau pendant light, circa 1920, features a handblown vaseline g...
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1920s French Art Nouveau Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Swedish Mid Century Hans-Agne Jakobsson T-642 Copper Ceiling Pendant Lamp, 1950s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare small Swedish mid century ceiling or window lamp pendant in patinated copper by Hans-Agne Jakobsson produced in Sweden, 1950s. In good original condition with beautiful patina f...
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Copper
Beautiful Two Tiers Murano Glass Petals Chandelier, 1970s
By Mazzega
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A stunning hand blown Italian four light Murano glass chandelier with brass frame. Clear and white glass petals elements. Hand blown at the Murano island in Italy. The Chain with can...
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1970s Italian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Paavo Tynell for Idman OY, 3-Arm Chandelier in Brass & Glass, Mid Century, 1940s
By Idman Oy, Paavo Tynell
Located in Odense, DK
This exceptional 1940s chandelier by Paavo Tynell for Idman Oy reflects the designer’s signature blend of refinement and organic detail. Composed of three elegantly arched brass arms...
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Mid-20th Century Finnish Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass
Italian Fazzoletto Glass Pendant Lamp by Carlo Nason for Mazzega
Located in München, DE
Very beautiful and large Murano glass pendant lamp from the 1960s.
The lamp is very elegant and rare in this form.
The structure of the glass creates a very sparkling light.
Fantasti...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Muller Freres French Art Deco Bird Ceiling-Light, 1920
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
French Art Deco Ceiling Light by Muller Frères (Luneville), France, 1920s. This elegant ceiling light features a thick, large frosted glass shade adorned with a wrought-iron ivy fixt...
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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Wrought Iron
Set of 2 Murano Glass Ceiling Lights, in the Style of Barovier & Toso 1980s
Located in Palermo, IT
Set of 2 Murano Glass Ceiling Lights, in the style of Barovier & Toso 1980s
Each has two E27 lamps.
Intact glass.
Metal structures.
Found in an apartment in my city, Palermo.
We gua...
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1980s Italian Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Murano Glass
Carlo Nason Italian Mid-Century Murano Rainbow Glass Chandelier for Mazzega 70s
By Mazzega, Carlo Nason
Located in Morazzone, Varese
Carlo Nason Italian Mid-Century Murano Rainbow Glass Chandelier for Mazzega, 70s
Magnificent, original true vintage chandelier (no reproduction or new production) designed from Carl...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Nickel
Large Uchiwa fan style hanging ceiling lamp, 1975
By Ingo Maurer
Located in Zaandam, NL
Wonderful and rare large ( 70 cm ) "Uchiwa" pendant in the style of Ingo Maurer. This hanging lamp was purchased in Vienna in 1975, therefore we've kept the attribution to Austria al...
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1970s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Rare Goldkant Cocoon Two-Light Pendand Lamp 1960's Castiglioni, Flos Style
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
Rare, extra wide Mid-Century Modern Cocoon two-light pendant lamp or flush mount by Friedel Wauer for Goldkant in the style of Achille Castiglioni, designed and manufactured in Germa...
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Chrome
French Tole Hot Air Balloon Chandelier, circa 1950s
Located in Wiesbaden, Hessen
A wonderful hand - painted hot air balloon chandelier, France, circa 1950s.
Socket: 6 x e14 (Edison) for standard screw bulbs.
The condition is excellent.
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Brass and Opal Glass Cascade Ceiling Lamp, Germany, 1960s
Located in Hagenbach, DE
This elegant ceiling lamp from 1960s Germany showcases a refined combination of brass and opal glass. The opal glass diffuser is seamlessly integrated into the brass frame, creating ...
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass
Marvelous Large Six-Armed Alabaster Art Nouveau Chandelier, France 1920s
Located in Hannover, DE
This one-of-a-kind, large alabaster chandelier was found in a 1920s villa and is absolutely stunning. The craftsmanship of this large chandelier is particularly beautiful; the fine w...
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1920s French Art Nouveau Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Alabaster, Metal, Gold Plate, Brass
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
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
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Chandelier by Gaetano Sciolari Design Italy 1970s
Located in Palermo, IT
An iconic chandelier designed by Gaetano Sciolari in the 1970s. Sciolari, an Italian lighting designer, was known for creating elegant and modern lighting fixtures during the mid-20t...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass, Iron
Jean Noverdy French Art Deco Wrought-Iron Pendant Chandelier, 1920
By Jean Noverdy
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
Large French Art Deco Chandelier by Jean Noverdy (Dijon), France. This stunning French Art Deco chandelier, designed by the celebrated artist Jean Noverdy in the 1920s, exemplifies t...
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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Wrought Iron
ASEA, Chandelier, Brass, Oak, Fabric, Sweden, 1950s
By ASEA
Located in High Point, NC
An oak, brass and white fabric chandelier designed and produced by ASEA, Sweden, c. 1950s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 25.0"H x 20.0"W x 20.0"D
Stem Length (inches): 10.0"
Dimens...
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1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Italian 18-Light Brass Chandelier - In the Style of Stilnovo - 1950s
By Stilnovo
Located in Milano, IT
Extraordinary pendant chandelier dating from the 1950s, attributed to the prestigious Italian manufacturer Stilnovo. This iconic piece perfectly embodies the Mid-Century Modern desig...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
"Viscontea" Suspenion Lamps Achille & P. G. Castiglioni, Flos (First Edition)
Located in Argelato, BO
First edition Viscontea suspension light by Achille & Pier Castiglioni for Flos. Designed and manufactured in Italy, circa 1960's.
This chandelier, made in the 1960s, is one of the ...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 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
Materials
Wood
Vintage 1970s Murano glass chandelier designed by Toni Zuccheri for Veart
By Toni Zuccheri, VeArt
Located in None, IT
Chandelier consisting of four Murano glass cubes, design Toni Zuccheri for Veart, 1970s.
CONDITION:
In good, working condition, may show signs of wear given by time.
SIZING:
Heigh...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
$1,588 Sale Price
20% Off
Brass Counterweight Pendant Lamp by Florian Schulz, 1970s, Germany
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Brass Counterweight Pendant Lamp by Florian Schulz, 1970s, Germany
Lampshades is in very good vintage condition.
This lamp works with E27 light bulbs.
Wired and suitable to use wi...
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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Italian Space Age Ufo Pendant Lamp, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century Italian Space Age Ufo Pendant Lamp, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1960 to 1969. Up to 250V (Europe/UK Standard).The wiring of this item may be original and might need...
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20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Petite Italian Roses Three-Light Tole Chandelier Gilded Metal, European, 1960s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A Hollywood Regency midcentury gilt tole roses chandelier, the fixture requires three European E14 candelabra bulbs, each bulb up to 40 watts. This light has a beautiful patina and g...
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1960s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Scandinavian mid-century chandelier, cone shaped shades, Sweden, 1950s
Located in Forserum, SE
A beautiful Scandinavian mid-century chandelier, crafted from brass with teak details and featuring five sculptural, cone-shaped shades made of opal glass. The fixture is suspended f...
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
French “Clichy” Yellow Reeded Glass Pendant Lamps
Located in Amsterdam, NL
French “Clichy” yellow coloured reeded glass pendant lamp
2 meter black cotton flex
E14 bulb holder
Weight : 0.40 kg / 0.9 lb
E14 bulb holder. Priced per individual item. All lamp...
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Mid-20th Century French Art Nouveau Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Muller Freres & Andre Kovacs Large French Art Deco Pink Chandelier, 1920
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
Gorgeous chandelier decorated with peacocks by Muller Frères (glass) and Andre Kovacs (wrought-iron frame), 1920s. The glassware is made up of four glass balls plus a larger central ...
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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Wrought Iron
Danish Mid-Century Fog & Morup 'Optima 6' Pendant Light by Hans Due
By Fog & Mørup, Hans Due
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Hans Due, who was originally trained as a graphic designer, designed this eye-catching disc light as part of his first series for Fog & Mørup in 1972. His graphic background shows in...
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1970s Danish Space Age Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
French Designer, Pendant Light, Alabaster, Brass, Rope, France, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A beige alabaster, brass and brown rope pendant light likely designed and produced in France, c. 1930s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 4.625"H x 15.75"W x 15.75"D
Stem Length (inches...
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1930s French Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Alabaster, Brass
Art Deco German Ikora Pendant Ceiling Lamp from WMF
By WMF Ikora
Located in Hamburg, DE
Elegant pendant light from wmf from the 20/30s.
A clean design with subtle ornamentation. This ceiling floodlight is characterized by its elegant shade shape and reflective surface....
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1930s German Art Deco Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Isamu Noguchi Akari Ceiling Lamp 30P: Timeless Elegance in Illumination
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Infuse your living space with timeless elegance using the Isamu Noguchi Akari Ceiling Lamp 30P. Crafted by the visionary Isamu Noguchi and expertly ...
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1990s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
$6,206 Sale Price
30% Off
Large Murano glass Chandelier -101 pink and white alabaster glass tube
By Mazzega
Located in Gaiarine Frazione Francenigo (TV), IT
Italian vintage chandelier in Murano glass and nickel plated metal structure. The armor polished nickel supports 101 large pink and white alabaster glass tubes in a star shape. Can b...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Blown Glass
Henry Mouynet Rare Art Deco Pink Pendant Chandelier, 1920
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
Superb French Art Deco chandelier by Charles Schneider for Henry Mouynet (Paris), France, circa 1920. Charles Schneider produced some of his finest models for Henry Mouynet. There we...
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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Art Deco Bauhaus Cream Opaline Glass and Brass Pendants, 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
Materials
Brass
Stunning Barovier & Toso Chalice Glass Chandelier 6 arms, Italy 1990
Located in Rijssen, NL
A stunning six-armed chandelier by Barovier & Toso, Italy, 1990. This piece is made of murano glass, enriched with chrome accents and delicate patterns, creating a playful, diffused ...
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1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Chrome
Swedish Green Tinted Glass & Brass Pendant Lamp by Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors
Located in Rijssen, NL
Elegant pendant lamp designed by Carl Fagerlund for Swedish glass company Orrefors, 1960s Sweden. Hexagon shaped with green tinted glass with an internal diffuser in clear pressed gl...
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1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Luxury Barovier & Toso Chandelier, Murano Pulegoso Glass, 1950s
Located in Roma, IT
Art Deco chandelier made by the Barovier & Toso glassworks in the 1940s and 1950s.
This chandelier's unique feature is the glass disc made of precious pulegoso glass.
The chandelier ...
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1950s European Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Murano Glass
1930 French Bagues Crystals Chandelier 6 Lights
Located in New York, NY
Circa 1930 French Bagues gilt metal and crystals small chandelier with 6 lights
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1930s French French Provincial Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Metal
Italian Fifteen-Light Chandelier In Gilded Iron And Crystals 1950s
Located in Milano, MI
Gilded Iron And Crystal Chandelier 15 lights on two tiers high, ten lower arms plus five lights arranged at the top, curved arms with double scrollwork, dates from the 1950s and is i...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Iron
Italian Vintage Murano Chandelier in the Manner of Mazzega, 75 Glasses
By Mazzega
Located in Gaiarine Frazione Francenigo (TV), IT
Huge Italian vintage Murano chandelier made by 75 glass petals (transparent and white “lattimo”) in a chrome frame.
Period:late XX century
Dimensions: 65 inches (165 cm) height with ...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Art Glass
Mid-Century Diabolo Wood Hanging Pendant, 1970s
Located in Hannover, DE
This is a handwoven pendant using willow material and very unique techniques by experienced craftsmen. its a beautiful ceiling pendant that is perfect for almost all styles of homes ...
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1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Willow
Mid-Century Expansive Leaf Form Chandelier in Brass Fittings by Franco Luce
By Franco Luce
Located in New York, NY
This piece originates from Italy circa 1980. Features eight arms composed of beautiful hand blown Murano elements with beautiful striated white and clear glass hues. The frame is com...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Art Deco Havanna Glass & Bronzed Brass Chandelier, Sweden 1930s
Located in NUEMBRECHT, NRW
Swedish Grace Chandelier, 1930s
The light features a distinctive 1930s Swedish design with an elegant brass frame and gracefully curved arms supporting three frosted Havanna glass s...
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1930s Swedish Art Deco Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Brass Sunburst Pendant Lamp – Unique 1960 Piece
By DADA est.
Located in Barcelona, ES
Stunning Mid-Century Modern Brass Sunburst Pendant Lamp – A Rare 1960 Masterpiece with Original Patina
Step into the elegance of the past with this breathtaking Mid-Century Modern ...
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1960s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Rattan
$851 Sale Price
20% Off
Amber-brown neoclassical Murano chandelier
Located in Dallas, TX
Murano glass Mid-Century Modern chandelier, attributed to Barovier and Toso, Italy 1980s.
The hand blown Murano glass chandelier is made of an amber-brown or terracotta color with go...
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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Murano Glass
Swedish Grace Ceiling Light by Lars Holmström, Sweden, 1930s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Beautiful Swedish Grace ceiling light in a large size. Made from bronze with a large, wide frosted glass shade. Elaborate, sculptural decor of a man, woman and a deer in stylized fol...
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1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass, Pewter
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
Large Murano Filigrana Glass Spiral Chandelier — Italian Mid-Century Opulence
Located in Dronten, NL
Elevate your space with the timeless elegance of this large Murano spiral chandelier, crafted by master glassmakers in Murano, Italy using the centuries-old Filigrana technique. Feat...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Rare Hand Painted Arts and Crafts Mountain Lake Scene Glass Flush Mount, Signed
Located in Lisse, NL
Unique and stunning work of lighting art (signed by the artist, Michel).
If you are passionate about early 20th century decorative art then you will love this striking flush mount. ...
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Early 20th Century French Arts and Crafts Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass, Metal
Vintage Art Deco Church Opaline Glass Pendant Lamp Brass Gallery, C.1930
Located in London, GB
An elegant church opaline glass pendant light with brass gallery. c.1930
Moulded opaline glass shade, this shape of lamp were often found in churches and chapels up and down the cou...
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1930s English Art Deco Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Muller Frères Art Deco signed chandelier, art glass and nickeled bronze
Located in New York City, NY
An exceptional example of French Art Deco lighting, this chandelier signed by Muller Frères features a central arrangement of five molded frosted art glass shades with architectural...
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Bronze
Mid-Century Modern Wicker Pendant Lamp, 1960s.
Located in Hannover, DE
This natural wicker pendant lamp is a rare to find style of lampshade, it will enrich your home regardless of its style. The make also cottages, restaurants or offices look so beauti...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Wicker
Swedish Mid Century Modern, 5 Arm Chandelier, Attr. Hans Bergström, 1950s
Located in Odense, DK
This Swedish Mid-Century Modern chandelier from the 1950s features five elegantly curved brass arms, each fitted with a softly tapered textile shade. Its minimalist silhouette and re...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Palm Leaves Chandelier Murano Glass and Brass, 1970s
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Pair of mouth-blown Murano glass chandeliers, blue Murano glass leaves, brass frame, three bulbs.
The chandelier reproduces the crown of a palm tree.
Rewired with E14 or E12 socket f...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Grandiose Murano chandelier model Liberty, by Ercole Barovier, Italy 1920s.
Located in Stockholm, SE
Large chandelier model Liberty, in handblown Murano glass, designed by Ercole Barovier, 1920s. Decor of 6 leaf shapes with gold sprinkles and 6 arms with flowershaped glass shades w...
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1920s Italian Art Deco Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Glass
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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Hand-blown glass makes the Italian fixture glow like dew-covered leaves in the sun.
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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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