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Chandeliers and Pendants For Sale
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Venini Attribution, Pendant, Brass, Pulegoso Glass, Italy, 1930s
By Venini
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and pulegoso glass pendant attributed to Venini, Italy, c. 1930s.
Dimensions of canopy (inches): 1.25” H x 3” Diameter
Socket takes standard E-26 bulbs. 1 socket.There is n...
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1930s Italian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte Rare Ceiling Light Model 2067
Located in New York, NY
Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte rare exquisite ceiling light or chandelier model 2067 featuring a large thick acid-etched crystal glass diffuser with polished beveled edges supported by a central brass stem ending in a decorative brass element. This sculptural light has a lovely organic freeform shaped glass elegantly suspended by tapering brass stem with a central brass decorative cutout...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
1962 Franco Albini e Franca Helg - Ceiling/wall lamp manufactured by Arteluce
Located in Milan, IT
Wall or ceiling lamp by Franco Albini and Franca Helg
Italy, 1962
Manufactured by Arteluce
White lacquered metal, half lacquered swiveling shade, in Zeiss crystal glass
Bibliografia ...
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1960s Italian Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Brass and Opaque Glass Ceiling Lamp, Europe ca 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
The best thing about hanging ceiling lights - besides their stylish look - is that they are a great option to make interiors appear more spacious. They can be used to concentrate lig...
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1950s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Gaetano Scolari for Stilnovo Adjustable Ceiling Light Model A5011, 1950
Located in New York, NY
Designed by Gaetano Scolari for Stilnovo adjustable counterweight ceiling or suspension light model A5011, Italy, 1950. This modernist ceiling or pendant light is composed of a blac...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass
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
Paavo Tynell, Pendant Light, Chrome, Glass, Finland, 1930s
By Paavo Tynell, Taito Oy
Located in High Point, NC
A chrome-plated metal and opaline glass designed by Paavo tynell and produced in Taito, Finland, c. 1930s.
Dimensions of canopy (inches): 2” H x 4” Diameter
Socket takes standard E-...
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1930s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Chrome
Certified Maison Bagues Chandelier, 6 Lights Iron & Crystal
Located in Paris, FR
LU-FE-00038-06 Maison Baguès chandelier, 6 lights.
Various finish possible: leaf gilt gold strong patina, leaf gilt silver, black paint.
Iron and crystal.
Price is for leaf gilt go...
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2010s French Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Iron
Certified Maison Baguès Paris Chandelier
Located in Paris, FR
#18141 Maison Baguès chandelier, three lights, Finish: Gilt gold or gilt silver as needed. 4 lights
Iron and crystal (UL listing available for an additional fee). This is the larger ...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Other Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Iron, Gold Leaf
Fog & Mørup, Chandelier, Brass, Rattan, Denmark, 1940s
By Fog & Mørup
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and rattan chandelier designed and produced by Fog & Mørup, Denmark, 1940s.
Dimensions of canopy (inches): 3.5” H x 3.5” Diameter
Socket takes standard E-26 bulbs. 10 socke...
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1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Certified Maison Bagues Chandelier, 8 Lights Bronze #17924
Located in Paris, FR
LU-BR-17924-08 Maison Baguès chandelier, 8 lights.
Various finish possible: polished brass, satin brass, polished nickel, satin nickel, dark patina, black patina, oil rubbed bronze, ...
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2010s French Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Bronze
Certified Maison Bagues Chandelier, 6 Lights Iron & Crystal #00158
Located in Paris, FR
LU-FE-00158-06 Maison Baguès chandelier, 6 lights.
Various finish possible: leaf gilt gold strong patina, leaf gilt silver, black paint.
Iron and crystal.
Price is for leaf gilt go...
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2010s French Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Iron
Certified Maison Bagues Chandelier, 6 Lights Bronze & Crystal #00032
Located in Paris, FR
LU-BR-00032-06 Maison Baguès chandelier, 6 lights.
Various finish possible: polished brass, satin brass, polished nickel, satin nickel, dark patina, black patina (shown on picture he...
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2010s French Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Bronze
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, 1940s.
Dimensions of canopy (inches): 2.5” H x 4” Diameter
Socket takes standard E-26 bulbs. 3 sockets.Ther...
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1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Italian Designer, Pendant Lights, Brass, Galvanized Steel, Glass, Italy, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of brass, galvanized steel and glass pendant lights designed and produced by an Italian designer, Italy, 1940s.
Dimensions of Canopy (inches): 1.86 x 4.10 x 4.10 (Height x ...
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1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass, Steel
Swedish Designer, Chandelier, Brass, Metal, Fabric, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and metal chandelier designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s.
Dimensions of canopy (inches): 2.5” H x 3.5” Diameter
Socket takes standard E-26 bulbs. 5 sockets.There is no...
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1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass
Mid-Century Brass and Opal 'ER 68/6' Chandelier for Itsu, Finland ca 1950s
By Itsu
Located in Utrecht, NL
By the 1950s, Finland had firmly established itself as a force for innovation in design. The most distinctive qualities of Finnish light fixtures are their functionalist form that is...
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1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Opal, Brass
ITSU, Chandelier, Brass, Glass, Finland, 1940s
By Itsu
Located in High Point, NC
A brass, glass and beige opaline glass chandelier designed and produced by ITSU, Finland, 1940s.
Dimensions of canopy (inches): 2” H x 3.5” Diameter
Socket takes standard E-26 bul...
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1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Hans Agne Jakobsson, Chandelier, Brass, Fabric, Sweden, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and off-white fabric chandelier designed and produced by Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Sweden, c. 1960s.
Dimensions of canopy (inches): 2” H x 4.75” Diameter
Socket takes standard E-...
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Erik Wärnå, Sizeable Chandelier, Brass, Glass, Sweden, 1960s
By Erik Wärnå
Located in High Point, NC
A sizeable brass and blown yellow glass chandelier designed by Erik Wärnå and produced by EWÅ Värnamo, Sweden, 1960s.
Dimensions of canopy (inches): 3.25” H x 4.25Diameter
Socket ta...
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Important Bronze and Glass Chandelier by Jules Leleu
By Jules Leleu
Located in Montreal, QC
Patinated bronze and frosted glass modernist 12 arms chandelier by Jules Leleu. Provenance: Bernd Goeckler Antiques, Inc., New York France: circa 1945 Authenticated by Alexia Leleu o...
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1940s French Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Bronze
19th Century French Gilt Bronze and Glass Six-Light Chandelier
Located in London, GB
19th century French gilt bronze and glass six-light chandelier
French, Late 19th Century
Height 30cm, diameter 72cm
This very elegant late 19th century French six-light chandelier...
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Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Ormolu
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, 1940s.
Dimensions of canopy (inches): 2.5” H x 3.5” Diameter
Socket takes standard E-26 bulbs. 5 sockets....
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1940s Swedish 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
Socket takes standard E-26 bulbs. 6 sock...
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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, 1940s.
Dimensions of canopy (inches): 2.25” H x 3.5” Diameter
Socket takes standard E-26 bulbs. 1 socket.The...
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1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
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.
Dimensions of canopy (inches): 3” H x 3.75” Diameter
Socket takes standard E-14 bulbs. 2 sockets.T...
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Swedish Designer, Chandelier, Chrome Metal, Rattan, Sweden, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A chrome-plated metal and rattan chandelier designed and produced in Sweden, 1930s.
Dimensions of canopy (inches): 2” H x 4” Diameter
Socket takes standard E-26 bulbs. 3 sockets.The...
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1930s Swedish Art Deco Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Chrome
Carl Fagerlund, Pendant Light, Brass, Glass, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and glass pendant light designed by Carl Fagerlund and produced by Orrefors, Sweden, c. 1950s.
Dimensions of canopy (inches): 3.25” H x 3.75” Diameter
Socket takes standard ...
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Hans Bergström Attribution, Chandelier, Brass, Fabric, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and white fabric chandelier attributed to Hans Bergström for Ateljé Lyktan, Sweden, 1940s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 23.25” H x 26.5” Diameter
Bulb Specifications: E-26 B...
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1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
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
Swedish Designer, Chandelier, Brass, Fabric, Sweden, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass, white fabric and beige string fabric chandelier designed and produced in Sweden, 1930s.
Dimensions of canopy (inches): 3.5” H x 4” Diameter
Socket takes standard E-26 bulbs...
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1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Swedish Designer, Chandelier, Brass, Fabric, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and fabric chandelier designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s.
Dimensions of canopy (inches): 3.25” H x 3.25 Diameter
Socket takes standard E-14 bulbs. 10 sockets.There is...
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1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Ornö, Chandelier, Brass, Birch, Reed, Finland, 1930s
By Orno Oy
Located in High Point, NC
A brass, stained birch and woven reed chandelier designed and produced by Ornö, Finland, 1930s.
Dimensions of canopy (inches): 2” H x 3.5” Diameter
Socket takes standard E-26 bulbs....
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1930s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Opaline Globe Pendant, England circa 1920
Located in Culver City, CA
Opaline Globe Pendants
England circa 1920
Wire caged glass globes with nickel plated gallery.
15"dia x 23”h
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20th Century English Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Nickel
Danish Designer, Chandelier, Copper, Denmark, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A copper chandelier designed and produced in Denmark, 1940s.
Dimensions of canopy (inches) : 3.51” H x 3.4” Diameter
Socket takes standard E-26 bulbs. 5 sockets.There is no maximum ...
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1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Copper
Swedish Designer, Chandelier, Brass, Teak, Glass, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass, teak and glass pendant light designed and produced in Sweden, 1950s.
Dimensions of canopy (inches): 2.75” H x 4.25” Diameter
Socket takes standard E-26 bulbs. 2 sockets.Th...
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Swedish Designer, Chandelier, Brass, Teak, Glass, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A teak, brass and painted opaline glass chandelier designed and produced in Sweden, 1950s.
Dimensions of canopy (inches): 2.25” H x 3.5” Diameter
Socket takes standard E-26 bulbs. 5...
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1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Swedish Designer, Pendant, Glass, Metal, Wood, Sweden, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A glass, metal, pewter and green-lacquered wood pendant light designed and produced in Sweden, 1930s.
Dimensions of canopy (inches): 2” H x 3.75” Diameter
Socket takes standard E-2...
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1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
George Nelson, Saucer Bubble Pendant, Steel, Plastic, USA, 1952
Located in High Point, NC
An early "Saucer Bubble" Pendant light designed by George Nelson and produced by Herman Miller, USA, c. 1952.
Small tear to plastic cover.
Dimensions o...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Steel
Swedish Designer, Pendant Light, Brass, Metal, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass, green-painted metal and opaline glass pendant designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s.
Dimensions of canopy (inches): 2” H x 3.5” Diameter
Socket takes standard E-26 bul...
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1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass
Early Poul Henningsen 4/4 Copper Ceiling Lamp, 1926
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Rare and very early Poul Henningsen 4/4 Ceiling lamp in Copper and Nickel plated Steel.
Designed by Poul Henningsen 1926 and made by Louis Poulsen, Denmark the same year in the sho...
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20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Copper, Nickel
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
Murano Glass Gold and Black Pendants
Located in Austin, TX
Pair of Murano glass hand-blown pendants in the modernist style. This pair includes hand-crafted glass elements showcasing a variety of techniques on a brass structure. The glass blo...
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2010s Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Two-tone plexiglass pendant lamp by Elio Martinelli, 1960.
Located in Milan, IT
Rare chandelier two-tone plexiglass Mod. 1638 designed and produced by Martinelli in 1960. Very designed and essential, it has interesting and studied details such as the central tu...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Danish Modern Six Arm Chandelier in Copper and Opaline Glass, 1960s
Located in The Hague, NL
This striking six arm chandelier was produced in Denmark in the 1960s.
The fixture consists of six white opal glass shades, each with a separate reflective shade in copper mounted o...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Copper, Steel
Josef Frank model "2570" Ceiling Light for Firma Svenskt Tenn, Sweden 1920s
Located in Utrecht, NL
Josef Frank’s present “model 2570” ceiling lamp was famously created by Swedish Tenn from chrome-plated and white lacquered metal with three light points, and with a modern terminal...
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1920s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
French Antique Baccarat Chandelier
By Baccarat
Located in Austin, TX
Chandelier from France by Baccarat. This fixtures features glass crystal adornment and spheric drops. The structure is pewter. It has been newly wired to fit US standards.
The curren...
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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Pewter
Antique French Empire Style Glass and Gilt Bronze Chandelier
Located in London, GB
Antique French Empire style glass and gilt bronze chandelier
French, Late 19th Century
Height 32, diameter 42cm
This French 19th century chandelier is crafted in the Empire style. ...
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Late 19th Century French Empire Antique Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Ormolu
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): 3” H x 4” Diameter
Socket takes standard E-26 bulbs. 4 sockets.Th...
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1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Magnificent Antique Important and large 18th c chandelier
Located in Stockholm, SE
The handmade crystals adorning this magnificent Louis XVI chandelier are of unparalleled quality. Each crystal is a testament to the skill of the artisans who painstakingly shaped an...
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Late 18th Century Swedish Louis XVI Antique Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
Swedish Designer, Chandelier, Brass, Fabric, Sweden, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and off-white fabric chandelier designed and produced in Sweden, 1930s.
Dimensions of canopy (inches): 3.25” H x 4” Diameter
Socket takes standard E-26 bulbs. 3 sockets.The...
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1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Swedish Designer, Chandelier, Brass, Teak, Glass, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A three-armed brass, teak and etched glass chandelier designed and prodquced in Sweden, 1950s.
Dimensions of canopy (inches): 2.5” H x 3.5” Diameter
Socket takes standard E-26 bulb...
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Corona Belysning, Pendant Light, Brass, Glass, Parchment Paper, Sweden, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass, glass and yellow beige parchment paper pendant light designed and produced by Corona Belysning, Sweden, 1930s.
Dimensions of canopy (inches)...
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1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
20th Century Max Ingrand Chandelier mod 1462 A for Fontana Arte in Brass & Glass
Located in Turin, Turin
Fontana Arte is an Italian company founded in Milan (as Fontana Arte) in 1932 by Luigi Fontana and Giò Ponti and specializing in glass processing and the production of furnishing acc...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Bauhaus Pendant II, Germany circa 1920
By Bauhaus
Located in Culver City, CA
Bauhaus Pendant II
Germany circa 1920
With opaline, etched, and clear glass.
Measures 14"dia x 18”h
*Not UL Listed*
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Early 20th Century German Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Glass, Opaline Glass
Rare Murano Mazzega Glass Cascading Chandelier
By Mazzega
Located in Montreal, QC
Important cascading Murano Mazzega moulded glass chandelier consisting of multiple pieces of glass moulded in the form of a swag
Provenance: Estate of Nicole Magder Town of Mount R...
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1970s Italian Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Blown Glass
19th Century Regency Ormolu & Cut-Glass Dish Light
Located in Dublin 8, IE
19th Century Regency ormolu and cut-glass dish light with Gothic foliate-cast border and diamond-cut dish with fruiting and foliate-cast finial.
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19th Century French Regency Antique Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Ormolu
Swedish Designer, Pendant Lights, Pine, Sweden, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of pine pendant lights designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1970s.
Dimensions of canopy (inches): N/A
Socket takes standard E-14 bulbs. 1 socket.There is no maximum wattage st...
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1970s Swedish Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Pine
Antique, Vintage and Contemporary Chandeliers and Pendant Lights
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 and vintage 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 (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), 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.
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 whimsical — like the work of Beau & Bien’s Sylvie Maréchal, frequently inspired by her dreams — 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.
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The Canadian couple combines poetry and simplicity in their elegant designs.
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