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Chandeliers and Pendants For Sale
Style: Scandinavian Modern
Style: Georgian
Brass and Opaline Glass Ceiling Lamp, Swedish
Located in Stockholm, SE
Lovely Swedish midcentury ceiling lamp, made from Opaline glass and brass. Large shade, brass stem encircled by a vine and decorated wi...
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1940s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Ceiling Lamp in Copper and Nickel Plated Steel by Poul Henningsen, 1920's
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Ceiling Lamp in Copper and Nickel Plated Steel by Poul Henningsen, 1920's Additional Information: Material: Copper, nickel plated steel Style: Mid century, Scandinavian Rare ceiling...
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20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Copper, Steel

Extra Large Poul Henningsen 'PH Artichoke' Steel Chandelier for Louis Poulsen
Located in Glendale, CA
Extra Large Poul Henningsen 'PH Artichoke' Steel Chandelier for Louis Poulsen. The PH Artichoke pendant light was designed in 1958 by Poul Henningsen for the Langelinie Pavillonen...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Steel, Aluminum, Stainless Steel

Hans-Agne Jakobsson Chandelier in Brass
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Hans-Agne Jakobsson for Hans-Agne Jakobsson AB in Markaryd, chandelier, model T-493/6, brass, glass, Sweden, 1960s This exquisite chandelier, designed by Swedish designer Hans-Agne...
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Erik Höglund for Boda Smide, Iron & Glass Chandelier, Sweden, Circa 1965
Located in London, GB
A striking mid-century chandelier designed by renowned Swedish artist Erik Höglund for Boda Smide, circa 1965. Crafted from black-lacquered iron, this sculptural piece features six a...
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Iron

PH-lamp "3½-3" Pendant Glass Shades by Poul Henningsen, Patented, Denmark, 1929
Located in Odense, DK
Early original "PH-lamp" pendant made in 1929 at Louis Poulsen, Copenhagen. This is the rare "3 ½-3" sized pendant with original matte glass shades and patinated bronze bayonet socke...
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1920s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Pair of yellow Topan VP6 Pendants by Verner Panton Denmark
Located in Vienna, AT
A pair of yellow enamelledTopan VP6 Disco ball hanging pendant lamps designed by Verner Panton for Louis Poulsen. They are in very good original vintage condition and full working or...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Swedish mid century modernist chandelier in brass, birch and glass, 1940s
Located in Forserum, SE
A large and impressive Swedish 1940s chandelier made from brass, featuring five curved arms holding cone-shaped shades in opal glass. Each shade is partially wrapped in rattan and se...
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1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Sisal and 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

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Raffia, Plastic, Walnut

Swedish Modern Chandelier by Hans Bergström
Located in Karlstad, SE
Hans Bergström Chandelier for Ateljé Lyktan – 1940s Elegant 1940s ceiling lamp designed by Hans Bergström for Ateljé Lyktan. Crafted in elm wood and brass, featuring a sculptural cen...
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20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Pendant Model 3023, Paavo Tynell, Taito Oy, 1930/1940s
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Pendant model 3023, designed by Paavo Tynell, manufactured by Taito Oy, 1930/1940s. Brass frame with paper shades. Marked. Good vintage condition, patina consistent with age and use....
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1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Lovely Mid-Century Modern Pendant Light made in Rattan and Brass , 1950s
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Rare and lovely decorative Mid-Century Modern pendant lamp. The lamp need 1x E27 / E26 Edison screw fit bulb, is wired, in working condition and runs both on 110 / 230 volt. Light...
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1950s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Lavender Purple Ceiling Lamps by Danish Vitrika, 1970s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A pair multiple tiered aluminum pendant lights by Vitrika in Denmark. Designed and made during the early 1970s in a style reminiscent of Carl Thore and Jørn Utzon. The lights features white interior shades and a textured, possibly, refinished light lavender purple...
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1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Aluminum

Highly Important Continental Cut-Glass Chandelier of Finest Quality
Located in Steyning, West sussex
An highly important continental cut-glass eight-light chandelier of the finest quality the multi-baluster shaft centered by a one piece urn this supporting a drop hung canopy termina...
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18th Century and Earlier Dutch Georgian Antique Chandeliers and Pendants

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Silver

Poul Henningsen Ph5 Pendant in Monochrome Soft Pink for Louis Poulsen
Located in Tilburg, NL
Poul Henningsen PH5 pendant for Louis Poulsen. Denmark. Designed in 1958. New, current production. Poul Henningsen developed the PH 5 in 1958 in response to constant changes made ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Brass and Light Beige Fabric Lampshade Adjustable Height Pendant Lamp, Germany
Located in Barntrup, DE
Beautiful adjustable height three-light brass pendant lamp with fabric lampshade, Germany, circa 1980. Made in the Scandinavian Modern style, this impressive pendant light features a...
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Late 20th Century German Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal, Brass

Midcentury Danish Ceramic Hanging Pendant Light
Located in Oakland, CA
Mid-century Danish ceramic hanging light with original brass chain and canopy.
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Ceramic

Finnish Designer, Chandelier, Brass, Metal, Rattan, Finland, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass, black-lacquered metal and rattan chandelier designed and produced in Finland, c. 1950s. Assorted rattan lampshades. Overall Dimensions (inches): 21.375” H x  23” Diameter ...
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1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal, Brass

Hand Crafted Monika Pendant, Ø100cm/39.4in
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

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Brass

Swedish Designer, Pendant Light, Alabaster, Brass, Sweden, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
An alabaster and brass pendant light designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1930s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 22.0"H x 15.625"W x 15.625"D Stem Length (inches): 14.5" Dimensions of...
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1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Alabaster, Brass

Hand Crafted Jupe Solitaire Pendant, Ø80cm/31.5in
Located in London, London
SIMPLE SHADE collection is the essence of a shade. One simple design with transformative properties in singular and multiple forms. Using Japanese philosophy to mindfully design spac...
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21st Century and Contemporary British Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Sisal and Walnut Pendant Lamp from 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. Manufacturer: Temde Condit...
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1960s German Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Raffia, Plastic, Walnut

Hans Bergström for Ateljé Lyktan Chandeliers in Brass and Frosted Glass
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Hans Bergström for Ateljé Lyktan, chandeliers, model ‘127’, brass, glass, Sweden, 1950s Designed by renowned Swedish architect and designer Hans Bergström during the 1950s for Atelj...
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Hans-Agne Jakobsson Chandelier, 1960s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Brass and opaline glass. Produced by Hans-Agne Jakobsson AB in Markaryd, Sweden, 1960s.
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Large Seven Arms Solid Pine Chandelier with Fabric Shades by Luxus Sweden, 1960s
Located in Stockholm, SE
This unique, NOS; New Old Stock, never used solid pine wood, seven-light chandelier was created in this “golden age of Scandinavian design”, a period that saw the revival of an eleme...
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Iron

Swedish Counterweight Pendant Lamp made of Pine Wood and Parchment Paper
Located in Hannover, DE
We're sure you're going to love this beautiful counterweight pendant light. You can easily adjust the height from 110 cm to 175 cm, so you'll be comfortable no matter what. We carefu...
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1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Pine, Parchment Paper

19th C English Cut Crystal Ten-Arm Georgian Style Chandelier
Located in Savannah, GA
Exquisite large size well proportioned crystal English chandelier featuring ten graceful notched arms with scored double scalloped bobeche, elegant bulbous center column, two bowls a...
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1890s English Georgian Antique Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal, Brass

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

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Brass, Steel

Valinte, Pendant Light, Brass, Glass, Finland, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and white glass pendant light produced by Valinte, Finland, c. 1950s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 36” H x 8.5 W x  4” D Dimensions of Canopy: 3.75“ H x ” 4.25 Wire length...
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1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

English Georgian Style Brass Chandelier
Located in Queens, NY
English Georgian style brass chandelier with eight scroll form arms and an open ring bottom (18th-19th century).  
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Early 19th Century British Georgian Antique Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Hans-Agne Jakobsson Ceiling Lamp Model T601/M, 1960s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Green fringes and brass. Produced by Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Markaryd, Sweden, 1960s. Height is adjustable.
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Swedish Grace Pendant Hans Bergström Style Leaf Decor, 1940s
Located in Odense, DK
1940s pendant in the style of Hans Bergström. Made in Sweden in the 1940s. The pendant consists of two parts. The outer shade is made from white lacquered iron decorated with leaf mo...
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1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Iron

Hans Bergström for Ateljé Lyktan 8-Arm Brass and Wood Chandelier, 1940s
Located in Prague, New Town
A remarkable 8-arm chandelier (model '10/8'), designed by Hans Bergström. Produced by Ateljé Lyktan in the 1940s. Made from brass, details in wood, the chandelier features new lampshades. Manufacturer's label to the brass arm. Designed by Swedish architect and designer Hans Bergström (1910–1996), this exceptional chandelier features eight gracefully curved brass arms...
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1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

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

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Aluminum

Swedish Designer, Pendant Light, Pine, Sweden, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A pine pendant light designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1960s. Overall Dimensions: 25.25“ H x 4.75” W x 4.75” D Dimensions of Canopy: 2.9” H x 2.85” Diameter Cord length: 16.5” ...
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Pine

18th Century English Six-Branch Brass Chandelier
Located in London, GB
An elegant English six-branch brass chandelier. The collared ring detail on the central sphere holds the branches; each s-scroll arm is individually marked and housed in mortised joi...
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1750s English Georgian Antique Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass, Wrought Iron

Bo Notini, Chandelier, Brass, Glass, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and etched glass chandelier designed by Bo Notini and produced by Glössner & Co, Sweden, 1940s. Dimensions of canopy (inches): 3” H x 3.7” Diameter Socket takes standard E-2...
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1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Paavo Tynell, Chandelier, Brass, Rattan, Finland, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A five-armed brass and rattan chandelier, model 1356, designed by Paavo Tynell and produced by Taito Oy, Finland, 1930s. Dimensions of canopy (inches): 2.3” H x 3.98” Diameter Socke...
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1930s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Brass and Glass Pendant by Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors
Located in Vienna, AT
Brass frame with pressed glass elements fitted with 6 E14 sockets. Manufactured in Sweden by Orrefors and designed in the 1960s by Carl Orrefors. Perfect original condition.
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Swedish Designer, Pendant Light, Glass, Chrome, Sweden, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A chrome metal and etched glass pendant light designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1930s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 23.0"H x 8.0"W x 8.0"D Stem Length (inches): 10” Dimensions o...
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1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Chrome

Paavo Tynell, Ceiling Lamp Model 1355 Made by Taito in the 40s
Located in Hägersten-Liljeholmen, Stockholms län
Paavo Tynell ceiling lamp made by Taito in the 40s. The lamp is made in Nikel plated brass with a wood strip shade. This model is one of the first ever design by Paavo Tynell during ...
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1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Pendant by Paavo Tynell with Diffuser Pained by Kyllikki Salmenhaara
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

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Brass

Georgian Style Cut Crystal Chandelier
Located in San Francisco, CA
A chandelier with six finely-cut crystal, S-curve arms, molded and cut crystal candle cups, bobeches, mounts, and body. With crystal garlands, large pendaloques, and crowned with a l...
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20th Century Georgian Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal, Metal

Swedish Designer, Chandelier, Brass, Wood, Fabric, Cord, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass, wood, beige cord and white fabric chandelier designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s. Dramatic oxidation present with traces of polishing. Overall Dimensions (inches): 2...
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1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Hand Crafted Simple Shade 01, Demi Deep Trim Double Cloth Pendant, Ø60cm/23.6in
Located in London, London
Simple Shade 01 balances poise with technical complexity forming an effortless silhouette. An air of weightlessness imbues this shade whether at scale as an elegant centre piece for ...
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21st Century and Contemporary British Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Swedish Modern Chandelier by Böhlmarks
Located in Karlstad, SE
Elegant chandelier from the 1940s, crafted by Böhlmarks in Sweden. Executed in warm elm wood and patinated brass, this piece exemplifies the Swedish Modern style with its soft curves...
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20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

1960s Finnish Conical Black Metal Pendant Lamp Attributed to Mauri Almari
Located in Glendale, CA
1960s Finnish Conical Black Metal Pendant Lamp Attributed to Mauri Almari. A rare example executed in black painted metal with period-style black painted canopy for mounting over sta...
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1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal, Brass

Louis Poulsen PH4 Poul Henningsen Lamp Pendant Chandelier MCM Scandinavian
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration a rare pendant - chandelier designed by Poul Henningsen for Louis Pulsen. Model PH4, rare and hard to find blue color combination. The lamp has been tested...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Aluminum

Swedish Modern Chandelier in Brass by Bergboms
Located in Karlstad, SE
Very elegant Swedish Modern Chandelier manufactured by Bergboms, 1940s. The lamp offers 5 light sources, supported by perforated brass holder...
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20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

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

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Brass, Metal

Swedish Modern Brass and Glass Pendant
Located in New York, NY
Lovely Brass and Yellow frosted Glass Pendant from Sweden circa 1940/50s. The glass pendant has a decorative oval shape with small dots in the frosted glass surface. On top of the pe...
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1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Pendant Light with Large White Glass Shade attributed to Pukeberg, Sweden
Located in London, GB
A simple and elegant pendant light with a white glass shade attributed to Pukeberg Glassworks of Sweden, first half twentieth century. The pendant features a generous oval shade, n...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Chrome

Vintage Ceiling Lamp by Uno & Östen Kristiansson for Luxus, 1950s Sweden
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Three E27 socket. Works with 220V and 110V. Our lamps are checked, cleaned and are suitable for use in the USA. Bulbs are not included. It is possible to install this device in al...
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal, Brass

Highly Important George III Period Chandelier by Christopher Haedy
Located in Steyning, West sussex
The slender baluster shaped shaft divided by drop hung canopies. The unusual shallow candle arms are interspersed with others, shorter, surmounted with pagoda canopies, triangular no...
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1770s British Georgian Antique Chandeliers and Pendants

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Cut Glass

Beautiful Paavo Tynell Flush Mount Model Number 1088, Brass & Glass, Idman 1950s
Located in Helsinki, FI
A beautiful ceiling lamp by Paavo Tynell. This model flush mount came with different size glass/fabric version shades, mainly 40,45,50,55 or 60 cm long, and 3 light bulbs. As most mo...
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1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal, Brass

Swedish Designer, Pendant Light, Brass, Fabric, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
An adjustable brass and orange fabric pendant light designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 30.5” H x 18” Diameter Dimensions of Canopy:  2” H x 3.7...
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1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Alvar Aalto Pair of "Golden Bell" Brass Pendants for Louis Poulsen, 1950s
Located in Odense, DK
Rare set of original early production "Golden Bell" pendants by Alvar Aalto manufactured by for Louis Poulsen, Denmark in the 1950s. The pendants are made from solid brass and lacque...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Paavo Tynell, Model 1589, TAITO
Located in Hyvinkää, FI
The Paavo Tynell ceiling lamp, model 1589, is one of his rarer and most coveted designs among collectors, although there isn’t much public documentation specifically on this model. H...
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Mid-19th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Antique Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

A Chandelier by Paavo Tynell for Taito OY, Model 9082
Located in Long Island City, NY
A Chandelier deigned by Paavo Tynell (1890-1973) for Taito OY, Finland , circa 1950th. Model 9082. Brass, glass and wood slats shades. Dimensions: H 40″ × Diam 23″. Existing wires,...
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1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Swedish Modern Three-Armed Chandelier with Frosted Glass Shades, Sweden 1940s
Located in Utrecht, NL
This Swedish Modern chandelier epitomises the sleek and functional design ethos that characterised mid-century lighting. Scandinavian design in general gained world recognition in th...
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1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Antique and Vintage Chandeliers and Pendant Lights for Sale: Shop Baccarat Chandeliers, Stilnovo Chandeliers and Other Lighting on 1stDibs

Chandeliers — simple in form, inspired by candelabras and originally made of wood or iron — first made an appearance in early churches. For those wealthy enough to afford them for their homes in the medieval period, a chandelier's suspended lights likely exuded imminent danger, as lit candles served as the light source for fixtures of the era. Things have thankfully changed since then, and antique chandeliers and pendant lights are popular in many interiors today.

While gas lighting during the late 18th century represented an upgrade for chandeliers — and gas lamps would long inspire Danish architect and pioneering modernist lighting designer Poul Henningsen — it would eventually be replaced with the familiar electric lighting of today.

The key difference between a pendant light and a chandelier is that a pendant incorporates only a single bulb into its design. Don’t mistake this for simplicity, however. An Art Deco–styled homage to Sputnik from Murano glass artisans Giovanni Dalla Fina, with handcrafted decorative elements supported by a chrome frame, is just one stunning example of the elaborate engineering that can be incorporated into every component of a chandelier. (Note: there is more than one lighting fixture that shares its name with the iconic mid-century-era satellite — see Gino Sarfatti’s design too.)

Chandeliers have evolved over time, but their classic elegance has remained unchanged.

Not only will the right chandelier prove impressive in a given room, but it can also offer a certain sense of practicality. These fixtures can easily illuminate an entire space, while their elevated position prevents them from creating glare or straining one’s eyes.

Certain materials, like glass, can complement naturally lit settings without stealing the show. Brass, on the other hand, can introduce an alluring, warm glow. While LEDs have earned a bad reputation for their perceived harsh bluish lights and a loss of brightness over their life span, the right design choices can help harness their lighting potential and create the perfect mood. A careful approach to lighting can transform your room into a peaceful and cozy nook, ideal for napping, reading or working.

For midsize spaces, a wall light or sconce can pull the room together and get the lighting job done. Perforated steel rings underneath five bands of handspun aluminum support a rich diffusion of light within Alvar Aalto's Beehive pendant light, but if you’re looking to brighten a more modest room, perhaps a minimalist solution is what you’re after. The mid-century modern furniture designer Charlotte Perriand devised her CP-1 wall lamps in the 1960s, in which a repositioning of sheet-metal plates can redirect light as needed.

The versatility and variability of these lighting staples mean that, when it comes to finding something like the perfect chandelier, you’ll never be left hanging. From the natural world-inspired designs of the Art Nouveau era to the classic beauty of Paul Ferrante's fixtures, there is a style for every room.

With designs for pendant lights and chandeliers across eras, colors and materials, you’ll never run out of options to explore on 1stDibs — shop a collection today that includes antique Art Deco chandeliers, Stilnovo chandeliers, Baccarat chandeliers and more.

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