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Chandeliers and Pendants For Sale
Style: Scandinavian Modern
Style: Minimalist
Recognized Seller Listings
Swedish Designer, Pendant Light, Brass, Glass, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and opaline glass pendant designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 18.5” H x 9.5” W x 6.25”
Dimensions of Canopy: 2.5 ” H x 3.75” diameter
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1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
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Brass
Fog & Mørup, Chandelier, Brass, Rattan, Denmark, 1940s
By Fog & Mørup
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and rattan chandelier produced by Fog & Mørup, Denmark, c. 1940s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 22” H x 27” Diameter
Dimensions of Canopy: 3” H x 4.25” diameter
Stem leng...
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1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Korumo, Chandelier, Brass, Acrylic, Glass, Finland, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass, acrylic and gilded opaline glass chandelier produced by Korumo, Finland, c. 1940s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 18” H x 17” Diameter
Dimensions of Canopy: 2.5” H x 4” Di...
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1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Swedish Designer, Chandelier, Brass, Fabric, Bakelite, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass, bakelite and white fabric chandelier designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 24.25” H x 11.625 ” Diameter
Dimensions of Canopy: 3” H x 3.25...
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1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
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Brass
Finnish Designer, Chandelier, Brass, Glass, Finland, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and opaline glass chandelier designed and produced in Finland, c. 1940s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 29.25” H x 17.5” Diameter
Dimensions of Canopy: 3.625” H x 3.875” W x...
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1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
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Brass
Floral Chandelier by Lisa Johansson-Pape
Located in San Francisco, CA
Floral chandelier by Lisa Johansson-Pape
Large chandelier with a yellow glass shade and transparent glass flowers above the stem on an all brass frame,
Finland, circa 1960s.
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1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Finnish Designer, Chandelier, Brass, Glass, Finland, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and off-white opaline glass pendant light designed and produced in Finland, c. 1940s.
Dimensions of canopy (inches): 2.8” H x 3.82” Diameter
Socket takes standard E-26 bulbs...
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1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Swedish Designer, Chandelier, Brass, Metal, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and black lacquered metal chandelier designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1950s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 30.5” H x 15” Diameter
Dimensions of Canopy: 3.5” H x 3.125” W ...
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass
Vilhelm Lauritzen for Fog & Mørup Chandelier in Opaline Glass and Brass
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Vilhelm Lauritzen for Fog & Mørup, chandelier, opaline glass, brass, coated brass, Denmark, 1945 to 1955
This very rare chandelier was created by the renowned Danish Modern architec...
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1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Scandinavian modern opaline glass half globe pendant with brass elements 1950
Located in New York, NY
An elegant Scandinavian modern pendant fixture with a half sphere opaline glass shade. The fixture is suspend with silk electrical cords which extend from three brass arms and meet a...
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Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Swedish Designer, Chandelier, Brass, Oak, Fabric, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass, oak and white fabric chandelier designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 20” H x 25” Diameter
Dimensions of Canopy: 3“ H x 4.25” Diameter
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1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Swedish Designer, Pendant Light, Chrome, Glass, Sweden, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A chrome and glass pendant light designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1930s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 19” H x 12” Diameter
Dimensions of Canopy: 2” H x 3.5” Diameter
Stem len...
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1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
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Chrome
Swedish Designer, Chandelier, Brass, Wood, Paper, Fabric, Sweden, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass, wood, parchment paper and string fabric chandelier designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1930s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 28.25 ” H x 23 ” Diameter
Dimensions of Canopy: ...
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1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
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Fabric, Wood, Paper
Swedish Designer, Chandelier, Wood, Brass, Fabric, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass, stained wood and white fabric chandelier designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 19.5” H x 21” Diameter
Dimensions of Canopy: 2.625” H x ...
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1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Alvar Aalto Ceiling Lamp Model A335B, Brass & White metal, Valaistustyö 1950s
Located in Helsinki, FI
As Alvar Aalto often took his inspiration from his surrounding nature, this layered design creates an eye-pleasing experience and is also inspired from the beehive, even though the b...
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1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
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Metal, Brass
Lisa Johansson-Pape, Pendant Light, Lacquered Metal, Acrylic, Finland, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
An off-white and gold-lacquered metal and acrylic pendant light designed by Lisa Johansson-Pape, and produced by Ornö, Finland, c. 1960s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 47.75” H x 17”...
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1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Swedish Modern Red Pendant Light with Perforated Brass Details, 1950s
Located in The Hague, NL
This striking pendant lamp was produced in Sweden in the 1950s.
The shade, featuring an asymmetrical diabolo shape, is crafted from red lacquered metal and beautifully perforated w...
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass
Danish Designer, Pendant, Brass, Glass, Denmark, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and glass pendant designed and produced in Denmark, 1940s.
Canopy dimensions (inches): 2.81 x 3 x 3 (H x W x D).
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1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Finnish Designer, Chandelier, Brass, Glass, Rattan, Finland, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass, glass and rattan chandelier designed and produced in Finland, c. 1940s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 33” H x 19” Diameter
Dimensions of Canopy: 3” H x 3.75” Diameter
St...
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1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Swedish Designer, Chandelier, Brass, Glass, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and glass chandelier designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 24” H x 22” Diameter
Dimensions of Canopy: 2.75” H x 4.625” Diameter
Stem le...
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1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Swedish Art Deco chandelier with polished wood globe and 4 arms
Located in New York, NY
Swedish Art Deco "Orrery" Chandelier with a solid elmwood globe dissected by circular glass disks. Four brass arms orbit the globe each with a brass bobeche and conical bulb socket h...
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1930s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage 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, 1940s.
Dimensions of canopy (inches): 2.5” H x 3.5” Diameter
Sock...
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1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Swedish Designer, Chandelier, Brass, glass, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and etched glass chandelier designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1950s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 22.5” H x 15” Diameter
Dimensions of Canopy: 2.75” H x 4” diameter
S...
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
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Brass
Ceiling Lamp in Browned Brass Frame, Glass Shades by Poul Henningsen, 1931-1937
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Ceiling Lamp in Browned Brass Frame, Glass Shades by Poul Henningsen, 1931-1937
Additional Information:
Material: Browned brass frame, glass shades
Style: Mid century, Scandinavian
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20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Swedish Designer, Pendant Light, Nickel, Glass, Sweden, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A nickel and frosted glass pendant light designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1930s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 16.5” H x 16.5” W x 16.5“ D
Dimensions of Canopy: 2.5” H x 4” W x ...
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1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
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Nickel
Vilhelm Lauritzen, Pendant Lights, Metal, Denmark, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of white lacquered metal pendant lights designed by Vilhelm Lauritzen and produced by Louis Poulsen, Denmark, c. 1950s.
Dimensions of canopy (inches): N/A
Socket takes standa...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
ASEA, Chandelier, Brass, Fabric, Sweden, 1940s
By ASEA
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and white fabric chandelier designed and produced by ASEA, Sweden, c. 1940s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 30.5” H x 21” Diameter
Dimensions of Canopy: 3.25” H x 4.5” D
S...
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1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
An Elegant Paavo Tynell Crystal & Brass Chandelier Model 1457-3, Taito, 1940s
By Paavo Tynell, Taito
Located in Helsinki, FI
An elegant classical chandelier model 1457-3 by Paavo Tynell from the 1940s and made by Taito. Different to what we usually see from Tynell, this is rather a classic with a modernist...
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1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Swedish Designer, Pendant Light, Brass, Glass, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and opaline glass pendant light designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 18.75” H x 7.75” D
Bulb Specifications: E-26 Bulb
Number of Sockets: ...
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1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
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Brass
Ceiling Lamp Chandelier in Brass and Amber Glass by Hans-Agne Jakobsson, 1950's
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Ceiling Lamp in Brass and Amber Glass by Hans-Agne Jakobsson, 1950's
Additional Information:
Material: Brass and amber glass
Style: Mid century, Scandinavian
Rare ceiling lamp model...
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20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
A Pair of Paavo Tynell Starry Sky Ceiling Lamps 9068, In Yellow & White, Idman
By Paavo Tynell, Idman
Located in Helsinki, FI
The Starry Sky is one of the most iconic designs of Paavo Tynell's lamps. It was made by both Taito and Idman in many different sizes. The way the light filters through the grill and...
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1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
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Metal
Idman, Chandelier, Brass, Glass, Finland, 1940s
By Idman
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and opaline glass chandelier produced by Idman, Finland, c. 1940s.
Dimensions of canopy (inches): 3.92” H x 2.60” Diameter
Socket takes standard E-26 bulbs. 3 socket.There i...
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1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
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Brass
Paavo Tynell, Flower Bouquet Ceiling Lamp 9029/5 in Brass and Glass, Taito 1950s
By Paavo Tynell, Taito Oy
Located in Helsinki, FI
This elegant chandelier "Morsiuskimppu" or "Bridal bouquet" model 9029/5 is designed by Paavo Tynell (1890-1973) for Taito.
It is polished brass with leaf and flower decorations. Fiv...
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1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
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Brass
Swedish Designer, Pendant Light, Glass, Chrome, Sweden, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A chrome-plated metal and white opaline glass pendant light designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1930s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 11” H x 8” Diameter
Dimensions of Canopy: 2.5“ H...
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1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
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Chrome
Swedish Designer, Pendant Light, Chrome, Glass, Sweden, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A chrome and white opaline glass pendant light designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1930s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 13” H x 10” Diameter
Dimensions of Canopy: 2.25” H x 3.75” W...
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1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Chrome
Swedish Designer, Chandelier, Brass, Glass, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and white opaline glass chandelier designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1950s,
Overall Dimensions (inches): 13” H x 16” W x 5.5” D
Dimensions of Canopy: 2.25“ H x 4” Diamete...
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
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Brass
Swedish Designer, Pendant Light, Brass, Glass, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and white opaline glass pendant light designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 12.5” H x 8” Diameter
Dimensions of Canopy: 2.5” H x 3.5” W x...
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1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
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Brass
Swedish Designer, Chandelier, Brass, Metal, Glass, Sweden, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass, black-lacquered metal and white opaline glass chandelier designed and produced in Sweden, c . 1960s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 25.5” H x 12” Diameter
Dimensions of Cano...
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
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Metal, Brass
Swedish Designer, Chandelier, Brass, Wood, Fabric, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass, wood and white fabric chandelier designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s.
*oxidation and discoloration to brass
Overall Dimensions (inches): 21” H x 25” Diameter
Dime...
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1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
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Brass
Very Rare & Large Paavo Tynell Sea Shell Ceiling Pendant in Copper, Idman 1950s
By Paavo Tynell, Idman Oy
Located in Helsinki, FI
A beautiful and large ceiling lamp by Paavo Tynell and made by Idman. This is a rare version of this lamp made in copper. The shell like surface of the shade has also been used in a ...
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1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
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Copper
Swedish Designer, Small Pendant Light, Embroidery Fabric, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A small beige embroidery fabric pendant light designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 9.25” H x 9.15” W x 3” D
Bu...
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1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
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Fabric
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
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Brass
Swedish Designer, Chandelier, Brass, Teak, Rattan, Sweden, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A teak, brass and rattan chandelier designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1960s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 20.875” H x 23.5” Diameter
Dimensions of Canopy: 2.5” H x 3.875” W x 3....
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
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Brass
Johan Petter Johansson Triplex Wall / Ceiling Lamp by Triplex Fabriken in Sweden
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Extending Triplex wall / ceiling lamp designed by Johan Petter Johansson. Produced by Triplex Fabriken in Sweden.
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1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
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Chrome
Scandinavian Modern, 3 brass shade chandelier with large reflector in white.
Located in New York, NY
Scandinavian Modern, 3 brass shade chandelier with large reflector in lacquered white paint. The reflector’s trim is detail with a band of capsule and circle shape cutouts. The 3 pol...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
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Metal, Brass
Swedish Designer, Chandelier, Brass, Glass, Wood, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass, stained wood and opaline glass chandelier designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 17” H x 16” Diameter
Dimensions of Canopy: 2.25 ” H x 3.5...
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1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
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Brass
Paavo Tynell Bridal Bouquet Ceiling lamp 'Morsiuskimppu' 9029, Taito Oy 1950s
By Paavo Tynell, Taito Oy
Located in Helsinki, FI
This elegant chandelier "Morsiuskimppu" or "Bridal bouquet" model 9029/3 is designed by Paavo Tynell (1890-1973) for Taito. It is polished brass with leaf and flower decorations. Three lights. Very rare handpainted glass...
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1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
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Brass
Swedish Designer, Chandelier, Brass, Glass, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and etched opaline glass chandelier designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1950s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 25.375” H x 20” Diameter
Dimensions of Canopy: 3.25” H x 4” dia...
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
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Brass
Swedish Designer, Chandelier, Brass, Rattan, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and rattan chandelier designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 21.375” H x 23.5” Diameter
Dimensions of Canopy: 3.25” H x 4.875” D
Stem len...
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1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
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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, 1940s.
Dimensions of canopy (inches): 2” H x 3.5” Diameter
Socket t...
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1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
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Brass
Swedish Designer, Pendant Light, Nickel, Glass, Sweden, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A nickel and opaline glass pendant light designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1930s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 21” H x 11.25” Diameter
Dimensions of Canopy: 3.25” H x 4” W x 4” ...
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1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
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Nickel
Swedish Designer, Chandelier, Brass, Wood, Fabric, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass, stained wood and off-white fabric chandelier designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 26” H x 22” Diameter
Dimensions of Canopy: 2.25” H x...
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1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Swedish Designer, Chandelier, Brass, Glass, Fabric, Sweden, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass, glass and white fabric chandelier designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1930s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 28” H x 19” Diameter
Dimensions of Canopy: 3” H x 4.5” diameter...
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1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
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Brass
Fog & Mørup, Chandelier, Brass, Fabric, Wood, Denmark, 1940s
By Fog & Mørup
Located in High Point, NC
A brass, fabric and wood chandelier produced by Fog & Mørup, Denmark, 1940s.
Dimensions of canopy (inches): 3.52” H x 2.60” Diameter
Socket takes standard E-14 bulbs. 5 socket.There...
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1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Swedish Designer, Pendant Light, Brass, Parchment Paper, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and brown parchment paper pendant light designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 23.75” H x 11.5” W x 6“ D
Dimensions of Canopy: 2” H x 4” W...
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1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
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Brass
Swedish Designer, Chandelier, Brass, Oak, Glass, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass, oak and white opaline glass chandelier designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 22.375” H x 15.375” Diameter
Dimensions of Canopy: 2.5” H x...
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1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
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Brass
Swedish Designer, Pendant Light, Brass, Glass, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and opaline glass pendant light designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1950s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 23” H x 9 ” Diameter
Dimensions of Canopy: 3.375 ” H x 3.75” D
Stem l...
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
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Brass
Hans-Agne Jakobsson Chandelier in Brass
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Hans-Agne Jakobsson for Hans-Agne Jakobsson AB in Markaryd, chandelier, model T 746/8, brass, plastic, Sweden, 1960s
Hans-Agne Jakobsson designed this chandelier with eight cylindri...
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 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.