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Chandeliers and Pendants For Sale
Style: Hollywood Regency
Style: Louis XIV
Suspension glass with brass pietro chiesa style , Italie 1970s
Located in La xara, VC
Large suspension in Glass and Brass with adjustable Hight with roller
The model fallow the spirit of Pietro Chiesa
great quality
Pietro Chiesa
"A descendant of an eminent Ticino-ba...
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1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Mc Pendant in Gilt Metal and Murano Glass Panels by Eglo Leuchten Austr
Located in Herentals, BE
This pendant has 5 glass Murano panels set in a gold-colored metal frame. The glass panels have an ornate blue and pink floral design that is reminiscent...
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1970s Austrian Hollywood Regency Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Veca chandelier, 3 levels, Italy, 1970s
By VECA
Located in BARCELONA, ES
Super and rare veca chandelier, designed and produced in Italy in the 1970s. This chandelier is composed of cut crystals in smoked glass spread over 3 levels. Unique object that will...
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1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal
Lampadario Italiano In Cristallo 1950s Dodici Bracci Curvi ed Elementi Dorati
Located in Milano, MI
Lampadario Italiano della metà XX secolo in Cristallo Bohemia a 12 bracci. Elegante lampadario da sala in cristallo di Bohemia a dodici luci del 1950 circa; il fusto centrale a balaustro formato da vasi di vetro stampato è delimitato nelle estremità inferiori e superiori da due coppe in cristallo, internamente dorate al mercurio, decorate da pendenti a cuspide distanziati con ottagono.
Dalla coppa centrale dipartono dodici bracci in cristallo pieno, a voluta semplice e dalla superficie sfaccettata; i relativi piattelli hanno le stesse finiture delle coppe dorate ed in corrispondenza di questi ed a metà di ogni braccio troviamo un pendente in cristallo piatto a losanga sagomata.
Tra i bracci troviamo eleganti pastorali curvi in cristallo pieno, con la superficie sfaccettata, ai quali sono appesi dei pendenti identici a quelli dei bracci.
Il lampadario proviene da una villa privata di Milano.
Il lampadario è stato elettrificato secondo gli standard europei per una potenza totale di watt 1000 divisi su due linee. Idoneo per 12 lampadine Edison 14
Per l'esportazione dall'Italia di un oggetto creato più di 70 anni fa, è necessaria una licenza governativa chiamata Belle Arti. La richiesta ed il rilascio di questa licenza richiedono 2-3 settimane di tempo, da aggiungere ai tempi di spedizione.
A Timeless twelve-light circular crystal chandelier...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal
Antique French Louis XIV Style Polychromed Wedding Cake Crystal Chandelier
Located in Big Flats, NY
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Antique French Louis XIV Style Polychromed Wedding Cake Three-Light Chandelier with Draped Cut Cryst...
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Early 20th Century American Louis XIV Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Cut Glass
Vintage Mid Century Hollywood Regency Pendant Lamp, 1970s
Located in ROTTERDAM, ZH
Vintage mid century Hollywood regency pendant lamp with clear shade and golden elements. The acrylic glass shade produces a cosy light. ...
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20th Century Hollywood Regency Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Plastic
Rococo Style Porcelain Chandelier with Cherubs Playing Instruments
Located in Antwerp, BE
Gorgeous Italian porcelain chandelier with exquisite floral arrangements and five glass globes.
This magnificent chandelier is an exceptional example of the Rococo style.The chandelier features a shaped baluster-form stem and adorned with flowers and figures of cherubs playing instruments...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Porcelain, Glass, Murano Glass
Wall or Ceiling Double Lamp by Willy Daro for Massive, Belgium, 1960s
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
A gold wall sconce or wall light by Belgian designer Willy Daro for lighting manufacturer Massive. It has a wonderful naturalistic shape and is very decorative of the 1970s era.
Mea...
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1960s Belgian Hollywood Regency Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Vintage Lucite Clear and Frosted 3-Tier Chandelier Brass
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Lovely vintage 3-tier Lucite chandelier, clear and frosted spheres. Brass cage. Holds 11 bulbs. No chips or breaks to Lucite.
Size below is for chandelier only and does not include ...
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1970s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Gorgeous Metal and Glas Shade four Light Chandelier, Florentine Style 1980s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Petite Florentine style four-light chandelier. Functions as is with four E27 / 110 Volt light bulbs. Can take up to 60 Watts each bulb. Beautiful metal three arm chandelier with 3 gl...
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1980s German Hollywood Regency Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Italian Murano Glass and Brass Chandelier
Located in Antwerp, BE
Italian Murano glass and brass chandelier.
Measures: Diameter: 42 cm.
Height fixture 42 cm.
Total height with the chain: 75 cm.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Lotus Shaped Leaded Glass Light Fixture
Located in Antwerp, BE
A circa 1950's Italian pink & white leaded glass pendant light fixture.
The lamp needs 1 x E27 / E26 Edison screw fit bulb, is wired.
Dimensions:
diameter 46 cm.
height fix...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Baccarat Style Chandelier, Crystal, 12 Light, Hollywood Regency, Monumental
By Baccarat
Located in Manhasset, NY
Baccarat style chandelier. A monumental crystal, 12 light chandelier having a center crystal column center with twelve lighted swag arms, ter...
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1960s Hollywood Regency Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Chrome, Wire
Hollywood Regency Acrylic Ceiling Lamp, Italy 1970s
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Hollywood Regency Acrylic Ceiling Lamp, Italy 1970s
Some little sings of usage. The pictures are part of the description.
If you have any further questions, I will be happy to help...
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1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass
Wall or Ceiling Double Lamp by Willy Daro for Massive, Belgium, 1960s
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
A gold wall sconce or wall light by Belgian designer Willy Daro for lighting manufacturer Massive. It has a wonderful naturalistic shape and is very decorative of the 1970s era.
The...
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1960s Belgian Hollywood Regency Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Hans Kögl Design Gilt Metal Flower Shaped Four-Light Wall or Ceiling Lamp, 1970s
By Hans Kögl
Located in Barntrup, DE
This gorgeous Hollywood Regency-style ceiling lamp is made of gilt metal and has four lights. It features beautifully sculpted golden leaves that form the shape of a large flower. Th...
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1970s German Hollywood Regency Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Iceglas and Brass Chandelier "Corina" by Kalmar Austria, Hollywood Regency 1960s
Located in Rosendahl, DE
A striking and rare Hollywood Regency Mid-Century Modern chandelier, model 'Corina' by J.T. Kalmar, crafted in Vienna, Austria, late 1960s to early 1970s. This exclusive piece showca...
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Hollywood Regency Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
1960 Germany Palwa Petite Bubble Chandelier Crystal Glass & Gilt Brass
By Palwa
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Petite gilt brass chandelier with faceted Swarovski crystals. Manufactured by Palwa, Germany in the 1960s.
Lighting: takes one small Edison E14 base screw bulb.
Wattage: we recomm...
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1960s German Hollywood Regency Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Baroque Porcelain Flower Chandelier or Candelabra, Italy
Located in Antwerp, BE
Exceptional quality Italian handmade porcelain chandelier.
Charming and very rare Italian work of art fully decorated with hand painted flowers.
Measures:
Diameter 57 cm.
He...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Five Light Gilt Wood Hollywood Regency Chandelier Tole, Austria 1950s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Add a touch of opulence to your home with this charming chandelier! Perfect gilt wood and hand carved chandelier to enhance any chic or eclectic...
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1950s Austrian Hollywood Regency Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
1940s French Regency Bouquet Colorful Crystal Flowers in Bronze Vase Chandelier
Located in Opa Locka, FL
c1940s French Regency Colorful Crystal Flowers and Petals in Bronze Vase. This chandelier is attributed to Maison Bagues. It features quite an array of beautiful floral bouquet in br...
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1940s French Hollywood Regency Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal
Venini Murano Crystal Drop Waterfall Hollywood Regency 10-Light Gilt Chandelier
By Paolo Venini
Located in Coimbra, PT
This stunning "Drop" In the style of Paolo Venini crystal waterfall wedding cake chandelier dates from 1960. It is masterful work in its design and its state of conservation. Spectac...
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Mid-20th Century German Hollywood Regency Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Golden Crystal Glass Chandelier by Palwa
Located in München, DE
Very unusual and elegant lamp from the 1950s.
The crystals create a beautiful sparkling play of light.
An enrichment for every home.
Manufacturer: Palwa
Condition:
Very good used...
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1950s Austrian Hollywood Regency Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Wall or Ceiling Lamp by Willy Daro for Massive, Belgium, 1960s
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
A gold wall sconce or wall light by Belgian designer Willy Daro for lighting manufacturer Massive. It has a wonderful naturalistic shape and is very decorative of the 1970s era.
The...
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1960s Belgian Hollywood Regency Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Lotus Flower Pendant Lamp
Located in Antwerp, BE
White lotus flower pendant light produced in the 70s. Shaped like petals, its lines are soft, harmonious and elegant. Trendy decorative object for a modern and refined interior. Beau...
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Mid-20th Century European Hollywood Regency Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Fabric
Sputnik Chandelier 9 Arms, Italy, 1960
Located in BARCELONA, ES
Superb sputnik chandelier in the style of stilonovo, designed and produced in italy around 1960. This chandelier is composed of 9 arms, a brass structure painted black. Rare design o...
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1960s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Wall or Ceiling Lamp by Willy Daro for Massive, Belgium, 1960s
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
A gold wall sconce or wall light by Belgian designer Willy Daro for lighting manufacturer Massive. It has a wonderful naturalistic shape and is very decorative of the 1970s era.
The...
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1960s Belgian Hollywood Regency Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Nice Gilded Florentine Candle Flush Mount by Hans Kögl, Germany, 1960s
By Hans Kögl
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Fully functional.
With three E14 sockets. Works with 220V and 110V.
Wiring is suitable for all countries.
Category
1960s German Hollywood Regency Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
One of Three Venini Curved Crystal Glass Gilt Brass Chandelier
By Venini
Located in Vienna, AT
One of Three Venini Curved Crystal Glass Gilt Brass Chandelier, priced per piece, discount available for multiple purchase
Pristine Triete crystal glass chandelier with interlocking...
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1960s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Italian Brass and Glass Chandelier
Located in Antwerp, BE
Italian Hollywood regency 5-light chandelier in brass and glass.
Measures: Diameter 55 cm.
Height fixture 45 cm.
Total height with the chain is 65 cm.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
"Sun" chandelier by Oscar Torlasco for Stilkronen triedri cut glass, Italy, 1970
Located in BARCELONA, ES
Superb and rare Oscar Torlasco sun chandelier designed and produced in Italy in the 1970s. This unique object is composed of cut crystals called triedri and a golden structure. Objec...
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1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal
Rattan Suspension, France, 1960
Located in BARCELONA, ES
Very beautiful rattan suspension, designed and produced in France in the 1960s. A design classic that will illuminate your interior wonderfully and s...
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1960s French Hollywood Regency Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Wicker, Rattan
Mid-Century Kalmar Leuchten - "Catena" Chandelier by Carlo Nason, 1960s
Located in Rosendahl, DE
Vintage chandelier from the 1960s/70s designed by Carlo Nason for Kalmar, Austria. This stunning piece features 33 handcrafted Murano glass elements and a brass frame with five E27 s...
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Hollywood Regency Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Italian Art Nouveau & Art Deco Murano Pink Crystals Tear Drop Bronze Chandelier
Located in Coimbra, PT
Beautiful antique Italian Art Nouveau and Art Deco Murano pink crystals tear drop bronze chandelier in a radial pattern with a very sparkling effect typical of Hollywood style and gl...
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Early 20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Bronze
French Louis XVI Regency Empire Cut Crystal & Bronze 10-Light Basket Chandelier
Located in Coimbra, PT
Stunning French Empire cut crystal and bronze Sac-de-Pearl, ten-light chandelier with crystal drops and swags
Measures:
Diameter 27.5 in/ 70 cm
Height 43.3 in (27.5 in+ 15.7 in/chain...
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Early 20th Century French Hollywood Regency Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
Florian Schulz Waterfall Crystal Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
A fantastic Hollywood Regency beaded chandelier drapes down with chains of beaded crystals by
Florian Schulz.
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1970s French Hollywood Regency Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Sunburst Foliage Floral Light Fixture in Two-Tone Gilt Wrought Iron, 1950s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Lovely hand-hammered gilt iron floral ceiling light fixture with leaves and a central rose accent. Spain, 1950s.
The leaves are gilded in two-ton...
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Mid-20th Century Spanish Hollywood Regency Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Iron, Wrought Iron, Gold Leaf
Nice Gilded Florentine Ceiling Lamp with Opaline Glass Globe Shade, Italy, 1960s
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
A very rare Florentine hanging lamp with an opal glass ball as a light source.
It is very elegant and in a very good condition.
The current height is 75cm, but this can be shorten...
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1960s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Large Venini Camer Midcentury Gilt Brass 94 Crystal Rods Waterfall Chandelier
By Venini
Located in Coimbra, PT
Large and heavy crystal waterfall wedding cake chandelier with eight-light flush mount chandelier, attributed to Venini. This piece is gold-plated and detailed with four layers of 94...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Hollywood Regency Golden Stars and Water Drops Chandelier, Italy 1930s
Located in Hannover, DE
This is probably one of the most beautiful and enchanting chandeliers in terms of craftsmanship. Let yourself be enchanted by this masterful chandelier. The chandelier reflects the f...
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1930s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Gold Leaf
Spectacular Italian Chandelier – Undulating Elegance in Glass and Brass, 1970s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Spectacular Italian Chandelier – Undulating Elegance in Glass and Brass, 1970s
A chandelier that is more than just lighting – it is a work of art. This refined Italian chandelier fr...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Wonderful Large Austrian Vintage Ceiling Light Chandelier, 1960s
Located in Berlin, DE
Wonderful crystal glass, brass and nickel pendant chandelier.
Austria, 1960s.
Measures:
Diameter 27.5 in
Height (body) 6 in
Lamp sockets: 8x E27 (US E26).
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Hollywood Regency Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass, Nickel
Acanthus Leaf Motif Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
Acanthus Leaf Chandelier Hollywood Regency. Hollywood Regency Chandelier Acanthus leaf motif in black with brass and crystal prism, florets, a...
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1940s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass, Iron, Tôle
French Art Nouveau or Art Deco Art Glass Flower & Gilt Brass 9-Light Chandelier
Located in Coimbra, PT
Ornate French Art Nouveau and Art Deco 2 tiers, frosted satin art glass flower petal lamp shades chandelier
Measures:
Diameter 29.5 in/ 75 cm
H...
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20th Century French Hollywood Regency Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Murano Satin 25.6" Flush Mount Glass & Brass Chandelier, Barovier & Toso, Italy
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Extremely elegant Murano flush mount ceiling light with 18 etched Satin hand blown Murano glass petals and one bowl on a frosted golden brass frame. . Heavy duty. Has 15 sockets. In ...
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1960s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
20th Century 4-Light Hanging Lantern Light, German, 1960s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Add a touch of opulence to your home with this charming lantern pendant light. Perfect metal and glass to enhance any chic or eclectic home. We'd love to see it hanging in an entrywa...
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1960s German Hollywood Regency Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Three Lotus Flower and Brass Glass Chandeliers
Located in Antwerp, BE
Three Elegant brass Lotus chandelier with white Murano glass leaves in Franco Luce style.
Italy,1970s.
Diameter of 18.5" - 47 cm and a height of the fixture is 18.5" - 47 cm.
Six bulbs E14, 6 x 40 watt maximum, 110/220 volt.
Any type of light bulb can be used, not a specific one preferred.
We also have two larger ones.
Diameter 67 cm. Height fixture 48 cm. Total height including the chain and canopy 85 cm.
Twelve E14 bulbs.
Please note that price is per item not for the set.
Vistosi , Venini , Mazzega ,Barbini , Aldo Nason ,Frank Luce...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Turquoise Murano Glass Chandelier, Italy 1920s
By Cappellin
Located in London, GB
This fantastic turquoise chandelier in Murano glass is an outstanding and rare museum piece of art attributed to M.V.M. Cappellin, circa 1920s. It is a magnificent chandelier entirel...
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1920s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Murano Glass
Vintage 9 Light Tropical Palm Tree Faux Bamboo Metal Tole Chandelier & Shades
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Vintage 9 light palm tree leaf leaves, metal, tole, faux bamboo 9 light chandelier. This has 9 lights, tested and working. Comes with the lampshades shown. Also includes ceiling canopy and cap. Dimension of the chandelier only...
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1980s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Pair of Petit Hollywood Regency Gilt Lamps, 1960s Italy
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Lovely gilt metal lamps from the 1960s. Very impressive. Very nice condition. Socket e27. Dimmable.
Fully functional. Works with 220V and 110V. Wiring is suitable for all countries.
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1960s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Italian Louis XIV Period Painted Wood & Papier Mache’ 12-light Chandelier, 18thc
Located in Atlanta, GA
Having a wooden and papier mache’ covered polychrome painted standard issuing two tiers of iron and metal arms with wooden bobeches and crimped metal drip pans, the arms with painted...
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Early 18th Century Italian Louis XIV Antique Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Giltwood
Chandelier in Wrought Iron and Brass
Located in Antwerp, BE
Extraordinary decoratif chandelier, made of wrought-iron and brass, carrying leave-motifs and with three arms, each with a glass cap.
The iron being stained black and the brass gui...
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Mid-20th Century French Hollywood Regency Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Wrought Iron, Brass, Copper
Venini ceiling lamp, cut glass, Italy, 1970s
By Venini
Located in BARCELONA, ES
Superb and rare venini ceiling lamp, designed and produced in Italy in the 1970s. This unique object is composed of crystals cut in glass distribut...
Category
1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Glass
Crystal Glass Pendant Lamp by Palwa
Located in München, DE
Breathtakingly beautiful and very high quality pendant lamp from the 1960s.
The excellent workmanship and the very noble material impress at first glance.
Exceptionally beautiful des...
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1960s Austrian Hollywood Regency Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Large Murano Glass and Brass Tear Drop Chandelier by E. Palme, circa 1970s
By Ernst Palme
Located in Wiesbaden, Hessen
Mid - Century tear drop Murano glass and brass chandelier by Ernst Palme, Germany, circa 1970s.
Socket: 8 x e14 - for standard screw bulbs.
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1970s German Hollywood Regency Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Sunburst Foliage Flush Mount Light Fixture in Silvered Iron, 1950s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Eye-catching french sunburst leaves flush mount in silvered metal, 1950s.
This leafed sunburst ceiling light fixture has a beautiful construction with large leaves surrounding a cent...
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20th Century French Hollywood Regency Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Iron, Gold Leaf
A Hollywood Regency French Palm Tree Gilt Bronze and Crystal Chandelier
Located in Antwerp, BE
Exclusive Mid-Century Gilded Bronze Chandelier with Crystals and Palm Leaf Design – Ø 98 cm (38.6 inch)
A spectacular, large and very unique antique French Hollywood Regency gilt br...
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Mid-20th Century French Hollywood Regency Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
Gilt Palm Leaf Hollywood Regency Chandelier with Crystal
Located in Antwerp, BE
A opulent, gilt metal, Hollywood Regency chandelier. The finish has a rich, gleaming tone, and the unique shape changes from various points of view. Palm leaves sprout from the colu...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, 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.