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Chandeliers and Pendants For Sale
Italian Art Deco Pendant Light with sky-blue glass bowl and Wood
Located in Morazzone, Varese
Italian Art Deco Pendant Light with sky-blue glass bowl and Wood, 1930-1940s
Gorgeous pendant light originally produced in Italy in the Art Deco period.
The pendant has a light sky-...
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1940s Italian Art Deco Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Nickel
20th Century Crystal Chandelier, Two Available
Located in Houston, TX
Vintage French 12 light crystal chandelier featuring gilt iron frame and leaves. Two available.
Category
20th Century French Louis XV Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Iron
$8,600 / item
1960s Italian Opal Glass Ball Chandelier – Chrome & Aluminum
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
A striking mid-century modern chandelier from Italy, dating back to the 1960s. This elegant fixture features ten opal glass globes, each fitted with an E14 screw socket, providing a ...
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1960s Italian Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Opal, Aluminum, Chrome
EXTRA LARGE Art Deco White & Black Alabaster Pendant Chandelier w Perfect Canopy
Located in Lisse, NL
Top class, Art Deco chandelier with a large ( 21.4 inches Ø ) stylized flower shade and perfect canopy.
Thanks to its large size and good condition this alabaster chandelier will li...
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Early 20th Century Austrian Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Alabaster, Metal, Bronze, Brass
Large Collection of Rare Sailor Hat Holophane Pendants
By Holophane
Located in Peekskill, NY
We found a nice collection of these hard to find and dramatic looking holophane pendants. They were found packed and stored away for over 50 years. Hidden away in the attack of the o...
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20th Century American Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Glass
Dew 22, Cast Glass Pendant Dining Room Chandelier by Shakuff
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Each Dew pendant is made using a custom-made mold and cast glass to ensure consistency. The thicker glass creates a three dimensional effect at the bottom of each Dew drop that refle...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Josef Hoffmann and the Wiener Werkstaette Fabric Department Pendant, Re-Edition
Located in Vienna, AT
A simple but sensational fixture, designed by Josef Hoffmann, for the fabric department of the Wiener Werkstaette on Kaerntnerstrasse in Vienna. Style and color of the fabric custom-...
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2010s Austrian Jugendstil Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Silk
Magnificent Murano Glass Chandelier, 101 Pink Tube Glasses
By Venini
Located in Budapest, HU
Italian vintage chandelier in Murano glass and nickel plated metal structure. The armor polished nickel supports 101 large pink glass tubes in a star shape. Can be used as a chandeli...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Art Glass, Murano Glass
Pair of French Carved Alabaster Fixtures, Sold Individually
Located in New York, NY
Pair of circa 1950's French carved alabaster light fixtures with 3 Edison interior lights. Sold individually.
Measurements:
Diameter: 24"
Height of bowl: 6.5"
Category
1950s French Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Alabaster
Koloman Moser for Otto Wagner "Steinhof Church" Chandelier 36 Flames Re Edition
Located in Vienna, AT
Magnificent chandelier for the "Steinhof Church" by Otto Wagner, different measures and settings are possible; As Kolo Moser did several of such designs and was involved in the plann...
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2010s Austrian Jugendstil Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
1 of the 2 Large Murano Glass Fazzoletto Pendant Light by J.T. Kalmar, 1960s
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Rijssen, NL
Large beautiful pendant light by J.T Kalmar. Manufactured in Austria, Europe, around 1970 (late 1960s, early 1970s). The Italian murano glass is hand blown.
The white opaque glass ...
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1970s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Large three-Tier Venini Murano turquoise Glass Tube Chandelier
By Venini
Located in Gaiarine Frazione Francenigo (TV), IT
Italian vintage chandelier in Murano glass and nickel-plated metal structure. The polisched nikel armature supports 52 large turquoise glass tubes which have a slightly textured effe...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Blown Glass
Huge Italian vintage Murano glass chandelier - 85 glass amber petals drop
By Mazzega
Located in Gaiarine Frazione Francenigo (TV), IT
Gorgeous Italian vintage chandelier made from 85 great hourglass Murano glass amber crystal, smooth outside, with crystal powder and then rough inside). 7 levels. Nickel plated meta...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Art Glass
Modernist Hand-Blown Murano Opalescent Molded Textural Glass 3-Tier Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
This Modernist hand-blown Murano opalescent glass chandelier, crafted in Italy in the 21st century, represents the pinnacle of contemporary elegance and artistry. The chandelier is c...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Murano Glass
Swedish Designer, Pendant Light, Brass, Glass, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and orange-colored etched glass pendant light designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 21” H x 17.5” Diameter
Dimensions of Canopy: 2.25“ H x...
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1940s Swedish Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Brass Chandelier by Rupert Nikoll
Located in München, DE
Stunningly beautiful chandelier from the 1950s.
Lovingly designed by Rupert Nikoll.
It creates a very cozy light.
Manufacturer: Rupert Nikoll
Condition:
Very good vintage conditio...
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1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Midcentury Teak and Fabric Shade Hanging Lamp by Temde, circa 1960
Located in Hagenbach, DE
A teak hanging lamp from the 1960s, crafted by the Swiss company Temde. This meticulously detailed piece exemplifies perfectionism and quality, featuring a Japanese-inspired design. ...
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1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Plastic, Teak, Fabric
Customizable Ceramic Pendant Lamp TRN F3 by Pani Jurek
By Pani Jurek
Located in Grojec, PL
The F3 lighting pendant is part of TRN collection. Three dimensional objects inspired by Jan Tarasin painting, have simple calligraphic forms which can play together as if they were ...
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2010s Polish Organic Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Swedish Designer, Chandelier, Brass, Fabric, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and white fabric chandelier designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1950s.
The brass stem presents with very light oxidation.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 25” H x 26” Diameter
...
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1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Large Spanish Sunburst Flush Mount in Gilt Metal with support, circa 1950
Located in La xara, VC
Large Spanish sunburst light in gilt metal and frosted glass,greeen ; white ; orange........other color
Spain, 1950s. Midcentury antique gilt iron frame or pendant with laurel leaf ...
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1950s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Iron, Gold Leaf
$715 Sale Price
33% Off
Orbital Six Arms Balanced Italian Brass Customizable Chandelier
By Stilnovo
Located in Bochum, NRW
Important architectural ceiling lamp with six lights.
Six adjustable arms made of brass, each ending with a brass shade holding one light, beginning with a brass sphere.
Dimensions:...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
A Mid-Century Murano Glass Trecolore Hanging Pendant
Located in London, GB
Italy, circa 1950
An unusual midcentury Murano glass hanging light with crinkle edge, in orange blue and white tricolore colour waves.
Height of pendant 38.00cm
Diameter 47.0...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Glass
"Elpos" Colored Opaline Glass Chandelier with Passement
By Woka Lamps
Located in Vienna, AT
Chandelier with a colored opaline-glass in a handcrafted brass-rim, hanging on works of passementery
Total drop custom
Most components according to the UL regulations, with an addi...
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2010s Austrian Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Exceptional Pair of Amber Murano Glass Pendant Lights Venini Style, 1970
By OTHR
Located in Rijssen, NL
Pair of high-end XL Murano pendant lights in the style of Venini, manufactured circa 1960. Real statement pieces. Heavy quality thick Murano crystal glass shade made out of overlay g...
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Paavo Tynell, Chandelier, Brass, Glass, Finland, 1950s
By Paavo Tynell, Taito
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and opaline glass chandelier designed by Paavo Tynell and produced by Taito, Finland, c. 1950s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 28.5” H x 23” Diameter
Dimensions of Canopy: 4....
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1950s Finnish Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Vistosi Large Onion Shaped Pendant Lamp, circa 1960, Italy.
By Gino Vistosi
Located in Brussels, BE
Large Vistosi onion shaped Murano glass pendant lamp, circa 1960, Italy.
White glass wavy band on white opaline .
Dimensions: 40 cm diameter, 40 cm H.
Original condition.
All purchas...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Murano Glass
An Early 20th Century Amethyst Pink Four Arm Murano Glass Chandelier
Located in London, GB
Italy, circa 1940
An early twentieth century amethyst purple Murano glass chandelier of small scale, with four candle arms and droplets to the arms and the canopy.
Height 88.00cm
...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass
Black Enamel Vintage Industrial Clear Glass Cast Iron Pendant Lights
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Factory pendant. Black enamel, white interior. Cast iron top with clear glass.
Weight 3.4 kg / 7.5 lb
Priced per individual item. All lamps have been made suitable by international...
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Mid-20th Century Hungarian Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Enamel, Iron
Rare Counterweight Silk Pendant Light Chandelier by Josef Frank
Located in Vienna, AT
Large height adjustable brass counter balance pendant. Design by Josef Frank manufactured in the 1930s and Fitted with three + three E27 sockets. The lamp is fully restored with new...
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1930s Austrian Vienna Secession Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Vintage pendant lamp by Riccardo Marzi RM, Made in Italy - Firenze, 1980s
Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI
Riccardo Marzi from Florence, Italy, came from a family of artists and worked in several studios in Florence in the late fifties. His curiosity about new materials from the very begi...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Rustic Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Epoxy Resin
$753 Sale Price
20% Off
Couronnes Chandelier, Model 3, by Bourgeois Boheme Atelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
On this model of our popular chandelier, we have added paper shades with gold foil interiors which adds a Classic touch to the sleek fixture. The chandelier goes well in all decor sc...
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2010s American Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Plaster
Black Round Pendant Lamp by Fog & Mørup, 1970s
Located in Hagenbach, DE
This Fog & Mørup designer ceiling lamp is an elegant piece crafted from thin aluminum with a black coating, shaped like a hat. Featuring a black canopy, this lamp embodies the distin...
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1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum
XL-Graben Cafe Josef Hoffmann and the Wiener Werkstätte Chandelier, Re-Edition
Located in Vienna, AT
Josef Hoffmann designed this pendant for the famous Graben Cafè in Vienna. he earlier has used this design for the Staekelberg, Knips and Zuckerkandl Mansion. We have also a version ...
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2010s Austrian Jugendstil Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Huge 27" Ø Timeless Antique Alabaster Pendant Chandelier with Alabaster Canopy
Located in Lisse, NL
* Kindly note that we arrange the shipping ourselves to ensure a smooth, secure, and reliable delivery. This allows us to provide the best possible service and care for your purchase...
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Early 20th Century Swiss Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Alabaster, Metal, Brass, Wire, Bronze
Set Of 2 Adjustable Lamps "Pallade" Artemide By Tetrarch, 1970s
Located in Palermo, IT
Set of 2 "Pallade" model lamps for Artemide by Studio Tetrarch (Adelaide Bonati, Silvio Bonatti, Enrico De Munari and Carla Federspiel) 1970s
Made of ABS (plastic), they have an adju...
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1970s Italian Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Plastic
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
Chrome, Metal
Lennox Branching Leaf Chandelier in Tobacco
Located in Dallas, TX
With a classic shape modified with a more contemporary silhouette, the Lennox Chandelier offers a timeless look that will move effortlessly from room to room. A variety of forged lea...
Category
2010s American Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Iron
$16,200 / item
Prescolite Cased Glass Pendants two available
By Prescolite
Located in South Charleston, WV
Only one let. Priced individually. The remaining shade has a tiny chip to the bottom. Cased glass, cranberry red over white. See images. 4.5" wide, 12.5" tall. Includes ceiling plate...
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Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Art Glass
Gilded Palwa Chandelier, 1970s, Germany
By Palwa
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
A stunning 1970s Palwa chandelier from Germany, featuring a luxurious gilded brass frame adorned with delicate faceted crystal prisms. The intricate circular design and cascading cry...
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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass, Gold Leaf
$1,386 Sale Price
25% Off
Spanish Crown Sunburst fixture XL in Gilt Metal and frost Glass , circa 1950
Located in La xara, VC
Large Spanish crown light in gilt metal and frosted glass, Spain, 1950s. Midcentury antique gilt iron frame or pendant with laurel leaf motifs surrounding a central frosted glass dif...
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1950s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Iron, Gold Leaf
$769 Sale Price
34% Off
1915 Two-Piece Holophane/Curtis 9.75 Inch Pendants
By Holophane
Located in Peekskill, NY
We love Holophane lamps because of the wonderful light they project. The glass is all prismatic and designed to get the most out of a bulb. These are one of the companies earliest de...
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Early 20th Century American Victorian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Glass
Large Opaline Pendant Light Circa 1930s
Located in Gloucester, GB
Large Opaline Pendant Light Circa 1930s
- Steel top
- Step Opaline glass shade
- Takes E27 fitting bulbs
- Comes with 120cm of stem and original ceiling cap
- German ~ 1930s
- 40cm ...
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1930s German Art Deco Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Opaline Glass
Vintage Industrial Glass Brass Pendant Lights by Holophane USA
By Holophane
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Glass pendant lamp by Holophane, USA. 1950s
Brass top, glass holder
black cotton wire.
Weight: 3.00 kg / 6.6 lb
Priced per individual item. All lamps have been made suitable by int...
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Mid-20th Century American Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Large three-Tier Murano 52 blue alabaster glass tubes
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 blue alabaster glass tubes in a star shape. The alabaster te...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Blown Glass
Josef Hoffmann Wiener Werkstaette Jugendstil Ceiling Lamp / Flush Pende, Re Edit
Located in Vienna, AT
Hanging- lamp from the showrooms of the Wiener Werkstaette used by Hoffmann in several variations. Hammered originally. Works-number M115, pattern-book of the Wiener Werkstaette: WWM...
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2010s Austrian Jugendstil Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Josef Frank Silk Pendant
Located in Vienna, AT
Silk shade, designed by Josef Frank for Firma Svenskt Tenn, Sweden, 1930s-1940s.
new silk shade
Category
1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
$2,280 / item
Beam Pendant 84 in Opal by Ravenhill Studio
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Our Beam Pendant is our take on the classic typology of shop lamps, using strips of high efficiency LEDs instead of old school (and inefficient) fluorescent tubes. The Opal Beam Pend...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Acrylic
$6,900 / item
Stunning Design, Original Bauhaus Art Deco Alabaster Ceiling Light/ Fixture 1920
Located in Lisse, NL
Early twentieth century work-of-art light fixture.
With early 20th century lighting in general (and alabaster fixtures in particular) as one of our specialities, we were again amaze...
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Early 20th Century Austrian Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Alabaster, Brass, Chrome, Wire
Tall Mid Century Modern Isamu Noguchi Akari E Light Sculpture
Located in Dronten, NL
Beautiful, very hard to find tall Akari E pendant designed by Isamu Noguchi, 1951.
Manufactured by Ozeki & Co. in Japan.
Bambu structure covered by washi pap...
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Bamboo, Paper
Pink and Clear Large Murano Glass Tronchi Chandelier or Ceiling Light
Located in Rome, IT
This striking chandelier is composed by 110 pink and clear color Murano glass 'Tronchi'
by 20 cm high.
13 E 27 light bulbs.\ 4W
Measures: Height without chain diameter ( cm 70 ) 2...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Blown Glass
Antique Brass GEC Rise and Fall Moonstone Glass Ceiling Light Lamp, c.1920
Located in London, GB
An elegant rise and fall ceiling light made in England by GEC. c.1920
Of exceptional quality as is expected by high-end fittings from GEC. Brass construction throughout, which has t...
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1920s English Art Nouveau Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Pair of Vintage Blue Bubble Glass & Iron Pendant Lantern Lights
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Condition: Newly Rewired
Materials: Handblown Blue Glass, Wrought Iron Cage, Brass Chain & Canopy
This stunning pair of vintage pendant lanterns features handblown blue bubble gl...
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1960s American Spanish Colonial Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass, Iron
Vintage Industrial Blue Tinted Holophane Prismatic Glass Pendant Light. 1930
By Holophane
Located in London, GB
An incredible run of scarcely found blue tinted Holophane pendant lights made in England c.1930
Beautiful crisp prismatic glass reflectors bearing the Holophane makers mark with ind...
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1930s English Industrial Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Steel
Chainmail Cobweb Sculptural Chandelier
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
A fusion of medieval craftsmanship and modern gothic elegance, the Chainmail Cobweb Chandelier evokes the ethereal beauty of a spider’s web. Meticulously handcrafted from interwoven ...
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2010s Mexican Post-Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Steel
Harco Loor Post Modern Stainless Steel & Glass Strawberry 12 Light Chandelier
By Harco Loor 1
Located in Dayton, OH
Strawberry suspension features stainless steel bendable arms with glass shades and trinkets in multicolor. Features Murano glass art trinkets.
Dimensions:
32" h x 32" diameter
Category
Late 20th Century Post-Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Stainless Steel
$1,600 Sale Price
20% Off
Timeless Antique Alabaster Pendant Light with Unique Natural Veining, Ø 17.1 "
Located in Lisse, NL
* Kindly note that we arrange the shipping ourselves to ensure a smooth, secure, and reliable delivery. This allows us to provide the best possible service and care for your purchase...
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Early 20th Century European Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Alabaster, Brass, Bronze, Wire
French Holophane Glass Vintage Brass Pendant Lights
By Holophane
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Vintage Brass and glass pendant by Holophane, France
Brass top with pressed glass shade
Weight: 1.00 kg / 2.2 lb
Priced per individual item. All lamps have been made suitable by in...
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Mid-20th Century French Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Dutch Extra Large Gray Enamel Vintage Industrial Pendant Lights by Philips
By Philips
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Extra extra large vintage industrial pendant used in warehouses and factories.
6x E26 / E27
Diameter 800 mm / 2' 7.5"
Gray enamel, brass hook
Weight: 5.50 kg / 12.1 lb
Priced pe...
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass, Enamel
Rare XXL pendant lamp Rytmic by Havlova Milanda 1969 for Vest Made in Austria
By Vest
Located in München, DE
Huge plastic pendat lamp by Havlova Milanda, model Rytmic 1969 for Vest. Made in Austria.
Creates a great light for all rooms.
Very rare in this size. Great Pop Art design in impecca...
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1960s Austrian Space Age Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Plastic
Large Vintage “Tree” Murano Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1960's amber Italian blown glass chandelier in the shape of tree with branches and birds. 6 lights.
Measurements:
Drop: 70"
Diameter: 40"
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Murano 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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