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Chandeliers and Pendants For Sale
Style: Scandinavian Modern
Style: Louis Philippe
Paavo Tynell Adjustable Ceiling Lamp Model A1965 in Light Green, Taito 1950s
By Taito, Paavo Tynell
Located in Helsinki, FI
The counterweight lamp models showcases Tynell's genius as a lamp designer. The model features a counter weight to the lamp shade that allows for it...
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1950s Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass
Scandinavian mid-century brass chandelier Tulip, Fog & Mørup, Denmark, 1950s
By Fog & Mørup
Located in Forserum, SE
A mid-century modern chandelier attributed to the Danish manufacturer Fog & Mørup, dating to the 1950s. This elegant piece is crafted from brass and features five arms, each holding ...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Three Arm Solid Pine Chandelier by Luxus Sweden, 1960s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Swedish lighting manufacturer, Luxus gave form to some of the now iconic models that define the “Swedish mid-century style”. This solid pine wood, three-light chandelier was create...
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Plastic, Fabric, Pine
Green Glass Pendant Lamp By Carl Fagerlund
Located in Vienna, AT
Square shaped green glass and clear glass (inside) both connected with a teak pole. Designed in the 1960s by Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors Glassworks in Sweden. Light grey tinted glas...
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Rain Drops Perforated Brass Lisa Johansson-Papé Chandelier 61-373, Orno 1950s
Located in Helsinki, FI
A beautiful ceiling lamp by Lisa Johansson-Papé brilliantly combining a classical touch with the modernistic perforated brass design. The crystals hang like rain drops and are beauti...
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1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Paavo Tynell Four Arm Brass Chandelier, Model 1444, Taito OY, Finland, 1930s
By Paavo Tynell, Taito Oy
Located in The Hague, NL
This rare four-arm chandelier was designed by Paavo Tynell in the early 1930s. It was produced by Taito Oy in Finland and is documented in Taito's catalogue as model number 1444.
Th...
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1930s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
'Peanut 175' Pendant Lamp by Bent Karlby for Lyfa 'New Edition'
By Bent Karlby, Lyfa
Located in Paris, IDF
Pendant lamp by Bent Karlby for Lyfa
Opal glass, brass
Sizes available:
D 175 mm – H 290 mm
D 250 mm – H 420 mm
D 400 mm – H 620 mm
Textile wire (black) 300cm
Bulb: E14/E27 max 40/60W (110V-230V)
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The peanut lamp...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Norwegian Designer, Monumental Chandelier, Brass, Glass, Norway, 1965
Located in High Point, NC
A monumental brass and glass chandelier designed and produced in Norway, c. 1965.
Ships disassembled, please inquire for custom shipping quote.
Dimensions of canopy (inches): N/A
S...
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1960s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Chandelier by Paavo Tynell
By Taito Oy, Paavo Tynell
Located in Long Island City, NY
Ceiling lamp model "9029", designed by Paavo Tynell for Taito Oy. Stamped "TAITO 9029". Finland , Circa 1940th-1950th.
One glass shade slightly shorter then other, but not effected ...
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1950s Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Swedish Designer, Chandelier, Brass, Bakelite, Fabric, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass, cream-white bakelite and white fabric chandelier designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 20.5” H x 14.5” W x 5.125” D
Dimensions of Canopy...
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1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Never Used 1´st. Edition Verner Panton Flowerpot Pendant Light in Original Box
Located in Knebel, DK
Never used 1970´s 1´st. Edition Verner Panton Flowerpot Pendant Light in Original Box designed for Louis Poulsen in 1969.
For more than 40 years this pendant with it´s original elec...
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1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Enamel
Swedish Designer, Chandelier, Brass, Teak, Rattan, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass, teak and rattan chandelier designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1950s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 41” H x 22” W x 7.1” D
Dimensions of Canopy: 1.3“ H x 3.75” Diameter
C...
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Lovely Mid-Century Modern Rattan Wicker and Wood Pendant Lamp, 1960s Italy
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Lovely Mid-Century Modern Rattan Wicker and Wood Pendant Lamp, 1960s Italy
The lamp can be adjusted up to 65cm height.
Executed in rattan and wood, the pendant lamp comes with 1 x ...
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1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Wicker, Wood
Poul Henningsen PH 3½-3 Pendants for Louis Poulsen
Located in Glendale, CA
The PH 3½-3 pendants are an addition to the Louis Poulsen PH collection and are based on Poul Henningsen's original drawings from the late 1920s and early 1930s, featuring his renown...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Copper, Aluminum
Swedish Designer, Pendant Light, Brass, Metal, Glass, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass, glass and cream-lacquered pendant light designed and produced in Sweden, 1940s.
Dimensions of canopy (inches): 2.32” H x 3.90” Diameter...
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1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass, Metal
Swedish Modern Chandelier by Böhlmarks in Brass and Wood, 1940s
Located in Karlstad, SE
Elegant Swedish Modern chandelier model 11736 by Böhlmarks, Sweden.
This fixture offers 6 light sources, hidden by new hand-pleated fabric sh...
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20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Lisa Johansson-Papé Ceiling Pendant 61-347 Glass, Brass & Gray Paint, Orno 1950s
Located in Helsinki, FI
This UFO like shaped lamp was quite popular in Finland in the 1950s, and still is. today. It is found in public buildings as in private residences.
This lamp is stamped twice, on th...
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1950s Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass
A lighting pendant attributed to Gunnar Eklöf.
Located in Long Island City, NY
A lighting pendant attributed to Gunnar Eklöf. Probably original Lacquered finish on metal with glass cup. Swedish modern, 1940s.
Existing wires, rewiring available upon request.
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1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Glass
Poul Henningsen 'PH Snowball' White and Chrome Pendant for Louis Poulsen
Located in Glendale, CA
Poul Henningsen 'PH Snowball' Pendant for Louis Poulsen.
The 'PH Snowball' pendant provides a comfortable, glare-free, diffused light. It features a chrom...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Chrome, Aluminum
Hand Crafted Solitaire 01 Harlequin Pendant Cluster Trio, Ø50cm/19.7in
By Naomi Paul
Located in London, London
Solitaire is our acrobat, artfully pairing balance with symmetry, evolving from a single Solitaire 01 to triple tiered Solitaire 03. Each variation creates a stunning focal point for...
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21st Century and Contemporary British Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
A Chandelier by Harald Notini
Located in Long Island City, NY
A Chandelier designed by Harald Notini model “11556″, produced by Arvid Böhlmarks Lampfabrik, circa 1946.
Double-blasted glass screen decorated wit...
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1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Glass
Einar Bäckström mid-century rise and fall modernist pendant lamp, Sweden, 1950s
Located in Forserum, SE
An extraordinary mid-century pendant lamp, produced by the renowned Swedish manufacturer Einar Bäckströms Metallvarufabrik in the 1950s. It features three curved brass arms holding c...
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass, Steel
Harald Notini Chandelier in Brass and Marbled Glass, Böhlmarks, Sweden, 1927
Located in The Hague, NL
This striking four arm chandelier was designed by Harald Notini and produced by Arvid Böhlmarks Lampfabrik in Sweden, circa 1927. This particular model numbered 6316 is a great example of the unique Swedish Grace style of this period.
The striking design consists of four marbled glass shades with a slightly undulating, scalloped rim. The shades are attached to brass holders with a serrated shape, connected to the centre by brass arms in a beautiful curved shape. The sphere shaped centre of the fixture with serrated decorative details throughout, with a separate hanging sphere attached to the lowest part of the lamp. This hanging sphere can be easily removed if desired.
The fixture is entirely executed in nickel plated brass which has developed a beautiful and natural patina over time.
A striking and extremely rare example of Swedish Grace lighting...
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1920s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass, Nickel
Hans Bergström, Chandelier, Brass, Oak, Fabric, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass, oak and yellow fabric chandelier designed by Hans Bergström and produced by Atelje Lyktan, Sweden, c. 1940s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 24.75” H x 26.25” Diameter
Dimens...
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1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Three Arm Solid Pine Chandelier by Luxus Sweden, 1960s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Swedish lighting manufacturer, Luxus gave form to some of the now iconic models that define the “Swedish mid-century style”. This solid pine wood, three-light chandelier was create...
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Fabric, Plastic, Pine
Poul Henningsen PH 4/3 Pendant for Louis Poulsen
Located in Glendale, CA
Poul Henningsen PH 4/3 pendant for Louis Poulsen. Executed in a refined white painted metal frame. The clean look of the white surface offers a bold, understated look. The lamp illum...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Fagerhults Belysning, a pair of mid-century brass pendant lamps, Sweden, 1960s
By Fagerhult
Located in Forserum, SE
Swedish mid-century pendant lamps crafted by Fagerhults Belysning. Constructed from brass, they boast a distinctive funnel-shaped design with six candle holders mounted on a loose brass. Fagerhults Belysning was founded in the mid 1940’s by Bertil Svensson, who built a floor lamp shaped as a question mark to his mother in 1943 as a Christmas gift. Encouraged by his mother, he soon started serial production and one lamp after another was created in the small factory. In the 1950’s, Fagerhult gained recognition for the iconic ‘Festival’ chandelier...
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Scandinavian Diablo Ceiling Lamp in Green Optical Glass by Orrefors, 1960s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A diablo shaped hanging light with hand-blown pickle/olive green main glass shade and a top in solid rosewood set in brass-alloy aluminum. Manufactured by Orrefors in Sweden during t...
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum
Hand Crafted Monika Pendant, Ø60cm/23.6in
By Naomi Paul
Located in London, London
OMI collection are statement pendants, GLÜCK, SONNE and MONIKA. This is the original Naomi Paul lighting collection, launched in 2011.
A diffused atmospheric light. In its largest si...
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21st Century and Contemporary British Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Swedish Modern Pendant by Harald Notini for Böhlmarks
Located in Karlstad, SE
Rare pendant model 11827 by Harald Notini for Böhlmarks, Sweden
This elegant pendant consists of a brass canopy and counter weight, that allows you to adjust the lamp to the height y...
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20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Pendant by Paavo Tynell with Diffuser Pained by Kyllikki Salmenhaara
By Paavo Tynell
Located in Long Island City, NY
Paavo Tynell's ceiling light with hand painted glass diffuser by Kyllikki Salmenhaara, manufactured by Taito Oy, 40-50´s. 2 Edison sockets. Two fixtures available with different pain...
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1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Swedish Designer, Pendant Light, Brass, Glass, Fabric, Sweden, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass, brown fabric and frosted glass pendant light designed and produced in Sweden, 1930s.
Dimensions of canopy (inches): 1.5” H x 3.5” Diameter
Socket takes standard E-26 bulbs....
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1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Paavo Tynell Eight Arm Brass “Ballerina” Chandelier for Lightolier
Located in Doylestown, PA
Eight arm, all-brass version of Paavo Tynell’s iconic “Ballerina” chandelier, designed for Lightolier, USA, and manufactured by Lightolier’s Canada division, c. 1958. Marked with Lig...
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1950s Canadian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum, Steel, Brass
Holger Johansson Pair of Large Chandeliers in Brass and Glass, 1960s
Located in Prague, New Town
Pair of large chandeliers, designed by Holger Johansson. Produced by Westal in the 1960s. Made from brass, smoked glass shades.
These impressive chandeliers measure 233 cm (7.64 ft)...
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Paavo Tynell Chandelier in Brass and Parchment, Model 9001, Taito Finland, 1940s
By Paavo Tynell, Taito Oy
Located in The Hague, NL
This exceptionally rare chandelier was designed by Paavo Tynell and produced by Taito Oy in Finland in the 1940s. The model is number 9001/5. The brass frame with 5 arms, supported b...
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1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Danish Modern-Limited Edition Cypress 24" Chandelier Pendant
Located in Beaverton, OR
This pendant light features a contemporary Mid-Century Modern design with Scandinavian influences, showcasing a minimalist silhouette made from cypress wood veneer. Each piece is a u...
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2010s American Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Organic Material, Acrylic, Wood, Bentwood, Cypress
Set of 8 Hans-Agne Jakobsson Brass Pendants, 1960s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Model T-724 M.
Listed price is for a single. Produced by Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Markaryd, Sweden, 1960s.
Very good condition, height is adjustable according to your preferences.
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
1940s Gunilla Jung Model #1005 Glass & Metal Ceiling Lamp for Stockmann Orno
Located in Glendale, CA
1940s Gunilla Jung Model #1005 Glass & Metal Ceiling Lamp for Stockmann Orno. Executed in blown opaline glass with black painted metal hardware.
A contemporary of Paavo Tynell, the ...
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1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Large Semi Pendant Lamp by Bonderup and Thorup for Fog and Morup
Located in München, DE
Impressively large Danish pendant lamp from the 1960s.
The design and appearance of the lamp is particularly beautiful.
An absolute classic and an enrichment for every home.
A warm a...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
A pair of pendants by Paavo Tynell
By Idman Oy, Paavo Tynell
Located in Long Island City, NY
A pair of lighting pedants designed by Paavo Tynell produced by Idman for Lightolier. Circa 1955. Frosted glass shade with lacquered metal and polished brass ceiling cup. Dimensions...
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1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Kosta Boda Light Fixture
By Kosta Boda
Located in New York, NY
Undulating waves are cast on the single glass shade both on the obverse and inverse sides. The inner face has then been cut for a contrasting pattern of light. The glass, clear and...
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20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Cut Glass
Swedish Designer, Chandelier, Brass, Fabric, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and white fabric chandelier designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 29” H x 24” Diameter
Dimensions of Canopy: 2.5” H x 4.25” D
Stem length...
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1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Original Erik Gunnar Asplund 'Parachute' Ceiling Lamp in Glass and Steel, 1950s
Located in Prague, New Town
Original ceiling lamp (model '6022' / 'Parachute'), designed by Erik Gunnar Asplund in the 1920s. Produced by Arvid Böhlmarks Lampfabrik in 1958-59. Made from green-lacquered metal, ...
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Steel
Mid-Century Finnish Design Lamp Model 62-102/5, Brass & Glass, Stockmann, 1950s
Located in Helsinki, FI
A 1950s Finnish design ceiling lamp with five light sources and leaf decorations. This lamp has some similarities to Paavo Tynell lighting fixtures, but as not everyone could afford ...
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1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass, Metal
Swedish Designer, Chandelier, Brass, Glass, Sweden, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and beige yellow glass chandelier designed and produced in Sweden, 1930s.
Dimensions of canopy (inches): 2” H x 3.75” Diameter
Socket takes standard E-14 bulbs. 5 sockets.Th...
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1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Walnut Pendant Lamp by Temde
Located in München, DE
Exceptionally beautiful and large pendant lamp from the 1960s.
The design is very unusual.
The shape and materials create a warm and very pleasant light.
Condition:
Very good vinta...
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1960s German Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Plastic, Walnut, Fabric
Hand Crafted Glück Pendant, Ø100cm/39.4in
By Naomi Paul
Located in London, London
OMI collection are statement pendants, GLÜCK, SONNE and MONIKA. This is the original Naomi Paul lighting collection, launched in 2011.
A versatile diffused atmospheric light. In its ...
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21st Century and Contemporary British Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Swedish Designer, Pendant Light, Fabric String, Metal, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A string fabric pendant light designed and produced in Sweden, 1950s.
Dimensions of canopy (inches): 3.5” H x 3.75”Diameter
Socket takes standard...
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Pair of Vintage PH 5-4.5 White Charlottenborg Ceiling Lamps for Louis Poulsen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
This matching pair was bought together from Louis Poulsen in the early 1980s. Until recently they were installed at the City Hall of Nørre Nebel in the South-western part of Denmark....
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1920s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum
Poul Henningson Green PH5 Mini Pendants for Louis Poulsen
Located in Glendale, CA
Poul Henningson green PH5 mini pendants for Louis Poulsen. Poul Henningsen originally introduced the full-sized PH 5 pendant light in 1958 as a Class...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum
Paavo Tynell Brass YK 'United Nations' Ceiling Lamp Model. 9060, Idman, 1950s
By Paavo Tynell, Idman Oy
Located in Helsinki, FI
Paavo Tynell ceiling lamp model 9060, aka the UN lamp manufactured by Idman in Finland in the 1950s. The lamp has a brilliant design with central circular louvers that resonate with ...
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1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Swedish Designer, Pendant Light, Brass, Metal, Glass, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass, black-lacquered metal and white opaline glass pendant light designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1950s.
Illustrated missing wiring. Upon wiring cord will be threaded in chai...
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass
Large 1950s Lisa Johansson-Pape Model #71-127 Glass & Brass Ceiling Lamp
Located in Glendale, CA
Large 1950s Lisa Johansson-Pape Model #71-127 glass and brass ceiling lamp.
Executed in blown opaline glass shade with brass mounting canopy and interior rings. Manufactured by Sto...
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1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Pendant by Helena Tynell
Located in Long Island City, NY
A pendant designed by Helena Tynell for Flygsfors, Sweden, circa 1960s.
Glass shade height 10", diameter 7".
Existing electrical wiring, we do not guaranty functionality.
Rewiring...
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Blown Glass
Small Poul Henningsen 'PH Artichoke' Copper Chandelier for Louis Poulsen
Located in Glendale, CA
Small Poul Henningsen 'PH Artichoke' copper chandelier for Louis Poulsen.
The PH Artichoke pendant light was designed in 1958 by Poul Henningsen for the Langelinie Pavillonen rest...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Copper, Steel
Swedish Designer, Chandelier, Copper, Fabric, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A copper and white fabric chandelier designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 41.5” H x 22” Diameter
Dimensions of Canopy: 3.75“ H x 4.625” Diameter ...
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1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Copper
Midcentury "Arsenal" Ceiling Light, Vicke Lindstrand, Orrefors, Sweden, 1937
Located in Stockholm, SE
Stunning ceiling light by Vicke Lindstrand, model called “Arsenal”. Six glass discs with etched lines enclose an amber colored center. Chrome details.
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1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Finnish Scandinavian Modern Pendant by Sievä Oy, 1950s
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Finnish Scandinavian Modern pendant by Sievä Oy, 1950s. Brass with opaline glass shades and copper details. Good vintage condition, minor patina consistent wi...
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1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass, 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.