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Chandeliers and Pendants For Sale
Style: Art Deco
Style: Louis Philippe
Lilypad Chandelier in Green 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

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Brass

Contemporary Art Deco Green powder coated Carousel 5 arms Pendant
Located in Lisbon, PT
Carousel suspension lamp has a delicate balance of form and function that produces a quiet, modern light ambiance for all to savour, with its Contemporary Art Deco lines. The struct...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

1930s Art Deco Brass Chandelier, Czechoslovakia
Located in Praha, CZ
- Restored - cleaned and rewired: two separate circuits - 5x , E26-E27 bulbs - US wiring compatible
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1930s Czech Art Deco Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Seasons Chandelier 70cm - Fall
Located in New York City, NY
Chandelier from the Seasons collection, inspired by the Art Decó style and nature. The Seasons collection combines the unmistakable stamp of Art Decó with the wealth of colors and f...
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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

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Porcelain

Lalique Champs Élysees 2 Tier Twelve Leaf Chandelier
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Sublime French 2 tier chandelier by René Lalique. The "Champs Elysees" frosted glass chandelier features a chromed steel base supporting twelve thick sycamore leaves illuminated by 1...
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20th Century French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

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Steel, Chrome

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

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Brass

Pair of Italian Gilt Wrought Iron Crystal Flower Thee-Light Wall Sconces, 1930s
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
Amazing, rare pair of large gilded wrought iron three-arm wall sconces, Italy, 1930s. Wonderful handcrafted gilded wrought iron leaf environment, enriched with clear faceted crysta...
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Early 20th Century Italian Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal, Wrought Iron

Charming Clear Rostrato Murano Glass Chandelier by Barovier & Toso, 1940s
Located in Roma, IT
Incredible Murano glass Light in clear rostrato from the middle of the last century. This wonderful light was produced in the 1940s in Italy by Ercole Barovier for Barovier & Toso. ...
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1940s European Art Deco Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Murano Glass

Limpid Light L Smoke Full-swing , Pendant Light, Hand Blown Glass, Europe
Located in Breda, Noord-Brabant
To order the Full-swing version please check our storefront. Our limpid light size L in shade “Smoke” is a pendant light, decorative light, made in Europe. The Limpid Lights collection, a series of lighting objects that incorporate movement as a key element of its design. By moving the light source away from, or closer to the lighting object, the intensity of the light can be adapted. This caused by the hand-blown glass shades that can be used to soften the light and create a more intimate ambiance. Dimensions: 200 x 200 x 600 mm (l x w x h) Full swing 1 box = 415 x 290 x 785 mm gross weight 6.5 kg Net weight 5.5 kg Standard 1 box = 415 x 290 x 785 mm gross weight 5.6 kg Net weight 4.6 kg Materials: Shade in glass (The glass is mouth-blown and therefore can contain air bubbles). Adjustable suspension in steel and brass. Non-adjustable suspension in steel. Finish: Clear glass smoked glass...
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21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

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Smoked Glass

Vintage French Metal and Glass Art Deco Ceiling Lamp, circa 1930
Located in Barcelona, ES
French vintage metal and glass Art Deco hanging lamp. By unknown manufacturer from France, circa 1930. In original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and use, preservin...
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Glass

French Art Deco Chandelier by Genet et Michon
Located in Long Island City, NY
A stunning French Art Deco chandelier in grand scale (31" in diameter with 43" drop adjustable) by the French Artist Genet et Michon. Nine panels with a center coupe in clear and fro...
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

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Wrought Iron

French “Clichy” Yellow Reeded Glass Pendant Light
Located in Amsterdam, NL
French “Clichy” yellow coloured glass pendant lamp Brass glass holder Weight : 0.70 kg / 1.5 lb Priced per individual item. All lamps have been made suitable by international stand...
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Art Deco Florence Chandelier with Sconces, Burnished Brass, by Florence Art
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Art Deco Florentine chandelier with sconces in burnished brass, by Florence Art overhauled electrical system in perfect condition We can sell the chandelier separately from the two s...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Art Deco White Milk Chandeliers, Pendant or Lanterns in Dome Shape, a Pair
Located in Plainview, NY
A stunning pair of Art Deco style dome form milk glass white chandeliers or lanterns. Each having individual panes, possessing an open door pane leading to a double recently wired se...
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1990s Unknown Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

French Art Deco Chandelier Signed by Hettier Vincent
Located in Long Island City, NY
A French Art Deco chandelier (23 inches in diameter) Signed by the French Artist " Hettier Vincent " in good condition. fivesided panels with a center coupe in clear and frosted mol...
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

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Bronze, Nickel

Art Deco Revival Monumental Brass Etched Glass Hanging Light Fixture Chandelier
Located in Topeka, KS
Magnificent vintage Art Deco Revival monumental hanging light fixture or chandelier comprised of six glass “wing” panels with etched details, brass ferrule, shaft, brackets, and a new brass canopy. Beautiful condition, keeping in mind that this is vintage and not new so will have signs of use and wear even if it has been refinished or restored. Specifically, there is a small chip on the top edge of one glass “wing” panel that you cannot see from below. Please see photos, zoom in for details, and see long description as they are part of the condition report. We attempt to portray any imperfections. Circa, Late 20th Century. “Until you spread your wings, you’ll have no idea how far you can fly.” -Napoleon Bonaparte. This is a marvelous Art Deco Revival monumental hanging light fixture comprised of a unique brass shaft consisting of a cylindrical top and base with three square brass rods between. Each cylindrical end of the shaft has an inner socket that holds a slender tube style bulb which is encased by the square brass rods. Each outer end of the shaft has a round component with six brass brackets surrounding the outer cylinder which hold the “wing” shaped glass panels featuring lovely etched designs. Could be angel wings, butterfly wings, or even fairy wings… that’s up to your imagination!! Either way… It is INCREDIBLE!!! A beautiful brass rod extends up from the “trumpet” shaped ferrule and is attached to the chain, held by a fabulous brass canopy. It is PHENOMENAL to say the least!!! And it’s hardwired so you can use dimming or flickering lightbulbs and add some wonderful ambiance to whatever room you choose to install. And did we mention… it’s HUGE!! It would make a BOLD statement in a high entry way, stairwell, above an over-scaled island in your kitchen, or over a long dining table in a formal dining area. It would also be beautiful in a bedroom or living room. What are you waiting for? Don’t hesitate, time to spread those wings… you can do it...
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Late 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Adjustable bauhaus porcelain pendant with opal glass shade vienna around 1920s
Located in Wien, AT
Adjustable bauhaus porcelain pendant with opal glass shade vienna around 1920s Original condition Original glass shade
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1920s German Art Deco Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Porcelain

Marvelous & Large Antique Bronze w. 8 Mint Alabaster Shades Chandelier / Pendant
Located in Lisse, NL
* 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. Striking and exclusive 1920s bronze and alabaster light...
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

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Alabaster, Brass, Bronze

French Art Deco Degue Art Glass Pendant Chandelier, Signed, France, 1930s
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
Arte Deco Glass and gilt brass pendant by Degué, France, 1930s. White frosted glass shade with beautiful Arte Deco floral and geometrical motifs supported by three tipical Art Deco b...
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

C.G. Hallberg Enameled Glass Chandelier, 1930s
Located in Vienna, AT
Rare patinated brass chandelier with enameled glass shades by C.G. Hallberg from the 1930s. Very nice original condition with patina on the brass and trimmings, and a small chip on t...
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1930s Swedish Art Deco Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Daum Pierre D'Avesn Rare Large Art Deco Fish Pendant Chandelier, 1920
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
This exceptional Art Deco chandelier, designed by Pierre D'Avesn for Daum (Croismare, Nancy) in the 1920s, features a magnificent decorative motif depicting two fish swimming amid de...
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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Wrought Iron

Trasparent Jewel Murano Glass Chandelier by Barovier e Toso, 1950s
Located in Roma, IT
Stunning Murano chandelier by artist Ercole Barovier. The pendant consists of 6 glass elements and a brass structure. It mounts a European standard e27 lamp. It measures 85 centimetr...
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1950s Art Deco Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Murano Glass

Scandinavian large art deco alabaster pendant light
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Scandinavian large Art Deco alabaster pendant light circa 1930. Beautiful hand carved Swedish dish light from the art deco period.  Alabaster with natural colours of subtle orange's...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

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Alabaster

Art Deco Marbled Opaline Glass & Brass Pendant, Germany 1930s
Located in NUEMBRECHT, NRW
This minimalist Art Deco semi flush mount was designed and manufactured in Germany in the 1930s during the Bauhaus era. It features a rounded shade and brass hardware. The shade is m...
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1930s German Art Deco Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

MARIA SC chandelier in pink
Located in Grojec, PL
Maria S.C. chandelier is made from laboratory test tubes, set in two metal bands. Surprising material and geometric shape makes this lamp both classic and mode...
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2010s Polish Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Steel

MARIA SC chandelier in pink
MARIA SC chandelier in pink
$543 Sale Price / item
30% Off
Art Deco Milk Glass Pendant Light
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
Circa 1930. We offer this Art Deco pendant light made in milk glass circular shade. Excellent vintage conditions.
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1930s Mexican Art Deco Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Milk Glass

Ercole Barovier & Toso Leaf Murano Glass Ceiling Light, Italy 1940s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
An early Italian Glamour Murano ceiling mounted (could easily converted into hanging) glass Suspension light/sculptural chandelier. The central lamp enclosed by two large leaves and ...
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1940s Italian Art Deco Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

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...
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal, Bronze

Rare Pair of Timeless Art Deco Beautiful Shape Pressed Glass Bowl Pendant Lights
Located in Lisse, NL
Beautiful shape, good size and good condition pendants. Finding one rare light fixture is a good thing, but finding two is always that extra bit special. So if you are looking for a...
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1930s American Art Deco Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal, Iron, Wire

Early W. H. Gispen '3059' Pendant The Netherlands 1930s
Located in Tilburg, NL
Early W. H. Gispen '3059' Pendant The Netherlands 1930s A very rare early W. H. Gispen nr. ‘3059’ pendant lamp in nickel-plated metal. The Netherlands, 1930s. Beautiful and timele...
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Early 20th Century Dutch Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Art Deco Chandelier
Located in Rebais, FR
Bronze Art Deco chandelier with nickel finish.
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21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Bronze

Art Deco Chandelier
Art Deco Chandelier
$7,284 / item
Art Deco Ceiling Light Chandelier, Carved and Blackened Alabaster Bronze, 1930s
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A gorgeous and rare Art Deco alabaster ceiling light made in Europe in 1930s. The shade is carved from a single block of alabaster and features soft white tones interspersed with nat...
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1930s European Art Deco Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Alabaster, Metal, Bronze

Collection of Simple and Elegant Milk Glass School House Pendents
Located in Peekskill, NY
We have a collection of these 11.5 inch diameter Deco Pendents. The Style is simple and elegant and will complement any style you put them with. In the 1930 it was common find this l...
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

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Milk Glass

Art Deco Green Glass Ceiling Lamp by VEB Leuchten, 1940s, Germany
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Art Deco Green Glass Ceiling Lamp by VEB Leuchten, 1940s, Germany Lampshade is in very good vintage condition. This lamp works with E27 light bulbs. Wired and suitable to use with...
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1940s German Art Deco Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

French Art Deco Pendant Chandelier by Degue
Located in Long Island City, NY
Holiday Sale for a limited time...! A French Art Deco pendant chandelier by the French artist “Degue“. Clear frosted molded glass shade with intricate flowers and geometric polished ...
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

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Bronze

1930s Czechoslovak Art Deco Brass Chandelier with Four Opaline Glass Globes
Located in Praha, CZ
A refined Art Deco chandelier produced in Czechoslovakia in the 1930s, constructed from solid brass and fitted with four opaline milky glass globes. The gently curved arms and balanc...
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1930s Czech Art Deco Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Gorgeous & Extra Large Ø 21.4 inches, Three Light Alabaster Chandelier Pendant
Located in Lisse, NL
* Note: Our pricing reflects the free shipping, rarity, craftsmanship, and pristine condition of this piece. Automated estimates on the platform may not accurately reflect these fact...
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20th Century European Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

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Alabaster, Metal, Brass

Marvelous Bronze Art Deco Chandelier / Pendant with Six Large Alabaster Shades
Located in Lisse, NL
Striking and exclusive 1920s bronze and alabaster light fixture for the perfect atmosphere. If you are looking for a remarkable light fixture to grace your living space then this an...
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

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Alabaster, Brass, Bronze

Art Deco Ceiling Light Attributed to Val Saint Lambert
Located in NANTES, FR
Large Art Deco ceiling light, circa 1930. Nickel-plated bronze frame. Central molded glass pane attributed to Vals Saint Lambert. 4 sandblasted glass side panels. In perfect conditio...
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Mid-20th Century Belgian Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

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Bronze, Nickel

Stylish & Perfect Size Bronze Art Deco Chandelier / Pendant w. Alabaster Shades
Located in Lisse, NL
Striking and exclusive 1920s bronze and alabaster light fixture for the perfect atmosphere. If you are looking for a remarkable light fixture to grace your living space, then this a...
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

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Alabaster, Brass, Bronze

Art Deco Chandelier
Located in Rebais, FR
Art Deco chandelier with nickel finish and sandblasted glasses.
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21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Art Deco Chandelier
Art Deco Chandelier
$6,941 / item
French Art Deco Chandelier Signed by Marius-Ernesto Sabino (Pair avaiable)
Located in Long Island City, NY
A stunning, substantial and extremely rare French art deco chandelier from the 1930’s was designed by the glass master " Marius-Ernesto Sabino " in great condition. Consists of six g...
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

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Bronze

Flow II by Utu Lamps
Located in Lisbon, PT
Utu Lamps is part of the Mambo Unlimited Ideas design group from Portugal. Utu’s contemporary aesthetic results in original top-quality luminaries with international inspiration whil...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Travertine, Marble, Metal

8 Light Deco Ring Chandelier
Located in Peekskill, NY
This is a nicely finished Art Deco Ring or Hoop Chandelier. Its illuminated by eight E26 bulbs. Each bulb ends lighting a pebbled and frosted glass panel in the 28 inch ring. Everyth...
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Pair of Exceptional Large French Cut- Crystal Chandelier 1930'
Located in Rome, IT
A pair Exceptional and rare rare twelve-light crystal chandelier in the manner of Baccarat. The 12 lights are on two floors. The crystals are perfectly preserved. Cleaned and re-wir...
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal, Metal

Rare Chandelier by Luigi Brusotti, Italy circa 1940
Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI
The rare mid-century chandelier spider chandelier was made in Italy in the 1940s. The chandelier is composed of 6 brass wire arms. At each end we find the bulb holder in the shape o...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Elegant Large Luxury Swedish Modern Art Deco Alabaster and Brass Chandelier 1930
Located in Stockholm, SE
A refined six-light chandelier from Sweden, circa 1930s, featuring beautifully veined alabaster shades and a central alabaster bowl supported by an ornate brass frame. The fixture is...
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1930s Swedish Art Deco Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Alabaster, Brass

1926 Rene Lalique Art Deco Chandelier Light Fixture Ronces Glass
Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR
Art Deco Chandelier Light Fixture "Ronces" made in glass by Rene Lalique in 1926. Engraved signature. New rops and wiring. Original ceiling cap. Perfect condition. Exceptional mo...
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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Blown Glass

Vintage Italian Art Deco Revival Pendant Lamp in Brass and Glass
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A stylish, unusual and possibly bespoke ceiling lamp composed of a frosted and architecturally 'staired' glass shade and featuring a top in solid patinated brass. Art Deco revival in...
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1970s Italian Art Deco Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Fine French Art Deco Two-Tiered Flush Mount by Jean Perzel
Located in Long Island City, NY
Jean Perzel - A fine French Art Deco two-tiered round ceiling fixture with a brushed nickel frame which supports the bent and flat enameled white glass diffusers. The flat bottom dif...
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1970s French Art Deco Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Nickel

French Art Deco Chandelier by Schneider (Pair Available)
Located in Long Island City, NY
A stunning French Art Deco chandelier in grand scale (40" in diameter with 46" drop adjustable) by the French Artist Charles Schneider . Fourteen panels with a center coupe in clear ...
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Jean Gauthier, French Art Deco Modernist Fountain Pendant Chandelier 1920
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
French Art Deco Modernist White Pendant Chandelier by Jean Gauthier (Paris), France, ca. 1920 Elegant French Art Deco modernist pendant chandelier by Jean Gauthier (Paris), dating f...
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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Chrome

Art Deco Chandelier, 1930s, Restored
Located in Praha, CZ
Beautiful Art Deco chandelier made in 1930s in Czechoslovakia. Champagne color glass shades. Restored: cleaned, polished, rewired - two separate circuits: 1+3x40W, E25-E27 bulbs US ...
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1930s Czech Art Deco Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass, Chrome

Small art deco hanging lamp with clear cut glass vienna around 1920s
Located in Wien, AT
Small art deco hanging lamp with clear cut glass vienna around 1920s The glass is clear glass it is darker because of the background Brass polished and stove enameled
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1920s Austrian Art Deco Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Art Deco 4-Light Chandelier in Brass and Glass, 1940s, colored fringe
Located in Palermo, IT
Art Deco 4-light chandelier in brass and glass, 1940s, colored fringe. E14 lamps. Good condition, small signs of aging. Intact glass. Found in a noble apartment in my city, Palermo. ...
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1940s Italian Art Deco Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

“Rex” Diamond Pendant by Timothy Oulton in Steel and Optical Glass
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The pendant features a cube form crafted in natural steel, inset with precision-cut optical-grade glass panels that refract light in dramatic, prismatic patterns. Its clean geometric...
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

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Steel

French Art Deco Chandelier in Alabaster and Chrome, Jean Gauthier 1930
Located in Hannover, DE
This Art Deco chandelier is a real gem! The way the chrome and alabaster come together is truly special — it's a rare combination, but they blend so beautifully. This lovely chandeli...
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Alabaster, Chrome

Capucine Wall Sconce in Red Glass by Laura Gonzalez
Located in Paris, FR
Colorful wall lamp composed of three layers of cast Murano glass, mounted on a brushed brass structure in the shape of a Capucine flower. The craftsmanship of each piece is unique a...
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2010s Italian Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Art Deco Chandelier Petitot, France 1935
Located in Saarbruecken, DE
Art Deco Chandelier Petitot, France 1935. new nickel plated. rewired.
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Nickel

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

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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