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Chandeliers and Pendants For Sale
Style: Scandinavian Modern
Style: Victorian
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
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
Pair of Lisa Johansson-Pape '270' Perforated Metal Pendants in Silver
Located in Glendale, CA
Pair of Lisa Johansson-Pape '270' Perforated Metal Pendants in Silver. Originally designed in 1947, these authorized re-editions are true to the original charming simplicity of Pape'...
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21st Century and Contemporary Finnish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum
Pair of Eero Aarnio 'Vaasi' Pendants in White for Innolux Oy
Located in Glendale, CA
Pair of Eero Aarnio 'Vaasi' Pendants in White for Innolux Oy. Designed in 2011, Aarnio's iconic light consists of two acrylic shades of different colors, one nesting inside the other...
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21st Century and Contemporary Finnish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Acrylic
Pair of Samuli Naamanka 'Lambada' Ceramic Pendants in Grey for Innolux
Located in Glendale, CA
Pair of Samuli Naamanka 'Lambada' Ceramic Pendants in Grey for Innolux.
Designed by the internationally renowned Naamanka in 2013 and manufactured in Finland through artful hand cas...
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21st Century and Contemporary Finnish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Ceramic
Huge Brass Pendant by Preben Fabricius & Jørgen Kastholm P700
Located in Vienna, AT
Aluminium pendant brass-plated comprising for five tiers, fitted with one E27 socket up to 200watts. Designed by Preben Fabricius & Jørgen Kastholm for Nordisk Solar Compagni...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum, 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
Swedish Mid Century Pendant Brass and Glass by Bröderna Malmström
Located in Karlstad, SE
Pendant in brass and frosted amber coloured glass model 1198 produced by Bröderna Malmströms Metallvarufrabrik, Sweden.
This great looking pendant is made with the quality and detail...
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20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Brass Wood 5 Light Globe Chandelier
Located in Charleston, SC
A gorgeous teak and brass 5 light chandelier with a brass canopy in a Danish style. The smoked glass globes sit inside of the top of each bulb. This piece is in its original cond...
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
A pendant by Paavo Tynell, model 1088.
By Taito Oy, Paavo Tynell
Located in Long Island City, NY
Lighting pendant designed. by Paavo Tynell, for Taito Oy , model number '1088' . Finland , circa 1950th.
Brass shaft, amber color glass shade. Total height 29", diameter 17.75".
Exi...
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1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Two Vintage Doo-Wop Pendant Lamp by Louis Poulsen, Denmark
Located in Krefeld, DE
Nice vintage set of 2x Doo-Wop pendant lamps in gold and white metal, Design by Architects of the Royal Danish Navi produced in 1970's by Louis Poulsen, Made in Denmark. The lamps ar...
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1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Pendant Light in Copper by Poul Henningsen, 1980s
Located in Lejre, DK
Pendant light in copper, the shades are white-lacquered on the inside. Designed by Poul Henningsen for Louis Poulsen. Great original condition, 1980s.
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1980s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Copper
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
Opaline Cascading Lamp by Uno and Östen Kristiansson for Luxus
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Luxus Vittsjö, Nordisk Solar Co., Glashütte Limburg, Uno & Östen Kristiansson
Located in München, DE
Wonderful Swedish opal glass pendant lamp from the 1960s.
Great and exceptionally minimalistic design with a fantastically elegant look.
Very nice oak wood details.
Manufacturer: Lu...
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Opaline Glass, Oak
Pair of 1960s Danish Brutalist Stoneware Pendants by Leif Holm
Located in Frederiksberg C, DK
Pair of 1960s Danish Brutalist Stoneware Pendants by Leif Holm
Elevate your space with this exquisite pair of Danish brutalist stoneware pendants crafted in the 1960s. Handmade at t...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Stoneware
Lighting pendant by Kai Finnmark (Kai Ruokonen)
Located in Long Island City, NY
Lighting pendant designed by Kai Finnmark (Kai Ruokonen)
(Finland, 1940-2010) for Lynx, Finland. circa 1970th.
Brass and acrylic. Diameter 15". Total height 33".
Existing wire, rewi...
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1970s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
1970s Axella Danish brutalist ceramic stoneware pendant
Located in Frederiksberg C, DK
1960s Axella Danish brutalist ceramic stoneware pendant
Mid-century Scandinavian striking Danish ceramic stoneware pendant by Axella from the 1960s. Em...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Stoneware
Swedish Mid Century Paper Ceiling Pendant Lamp by Birgitta Malmsten, 1950s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Very rare Swedish mid century paper ceiling pendant lamp with pressed grass inlay by Birgitta Malmsten produced in 1950s. In good original condition....
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Paper
A Magnificent Paavo Tynell Ceiling Lamp Model 82500 for Idman, 1950s
By Paavo Tynell, Idman Oy
Located in Helsinki, FI
A beautiful and quite a sizeable Paavo Tynell ceiling pendant model no. 82500 for Idman from the 1950s. Because of its size, the lamp suit...
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1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Vintage Braided Bamboo Pendant with Handle, 1970s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Scandinavian organic modern braided bamboo pendant with round decorative handle making it possible to wire it with an elastic suspension cord and use the handle to pull it up and dow...
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Late 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Bamboo, Wood
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
Chandelier Paavo Tynell attr. Produced by Idman
By Paavo Tynell, Idman Oy
Located in Long Island City, NY
Vintage chandelier , design attributed by Paavo Tynell, produced by Idman Oy, Finland , circa 1950th.
Brass , crystals, opaline glass shades. Stamped "Idman".
Existing wires, rewiri...
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1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Hans-Agne Jakobsson Ceiling Lamp, 1970s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare model with copper and glass. Produced by Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Markaryd, Sweden, 1970s.
Height is adjustable.
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1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Copper
Konsthantverk Glimminge Large 3 Arms Brass Ceiling Lamp
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Ceiling lamp model Glimminge designed by Konsthantverk and manufactured by themselves.
A lamp that they still produce by hand. Truly comes into its own in Classic settings.
Three d...
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2010s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
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
Paavo Tynell, a "Starry Sky" Ceiling Lamp 9068 in White
By Paavo Tynell, Idman Oy
Located in Helsinki, FI
The Starry Sky is one of the most iconic designs of Paavo Tynell's lamps. It was made by both Taito and Idman in many different sizes. The way the light filters through the grill and...
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1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass
19th Century English Cut Crystal Chandelier, Signed F & C Osler
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
This six light chandelier by the renowned firm of F & C Osler, is of rare design and a first rate example the the glass cutters art! Originally gas powere...
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Mid-19th Century English Victorian Antique Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal
Louis Weisdorf Mid Century "Konkylie" Brass Pendant by Lyfa, Denmark 1960s
By Lyfa, Louis Weisdorf
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare mid century "konkylie / tivoli / conch" brass ceiling pendant lamp by Louis Weisdorf and produced by Lyfa Denmark, 1960s. In good original condition and working well. Stamped "M...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Swedish Designer, Pendant Light, Brass, Glass, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and white floral printed glass pendant light designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s.
Dimensions of canopy (inches): 2” H x 3.5” Diameter
Socket takes standard E-26 bulbs...
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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 opaline glass chandelier designed and produced in Sweden, 1930s.
Dimensions of canopy (inches): 3” H x 4.25” Diameter
Socket takes standard E-14 bulbs. 3 sockets.There i...
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1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Sisal and Teak Pendant Lamp by Temde
Located in München, DE
Exceptionally beautiful and very rare pendant light from the 1960s.
The design is very unusual.
The shape and the materials create a warm and very pleasant light.
Particularly beauti...
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1960s German Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Raffia, Plastic, Teak
Ceiling Lamp in Brass and Silk Fringes by Hans-Agne Jakobsson, 1960's
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Ceiling Lamp in Brass and Silk Fringes by Hans-Agne Jakobsson, 1960's
Additional Information:
Material: Brass, silk fringes
Style: Mid century, Scandinavian
Ceiling lamp model T-602...
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20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Swedish Designer, Chandelier, Brass, Rattan, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and rattan chandelier designed and produced in Sweden, 1940s.
Dimensions of canopy (inches): 2” H x 3.5” Diameter
Socket takes standard E-26 bulbs. 5 sockets.There is no max...
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1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Set of two "Carolin" lamps by Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Markaryd, Sweden
Located in Stockholm, SE
Beautiful original 1960s pendant lamps “Carolin” model T549 by Hans-Agne Jakobsson for Markaryd Sweden.
Refurnished shades in brown leather.
The height of the lampshade is adjustable.
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Swedish Designer, Chandelier, Brass, Rattan, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and rattan chandelier designed and produced in Sweden, 1950s.
Dimensions of canopy (inches): 2.5” H x 3.5” Diameter
Socket takes standard E-14 bulbs. 5 sockets.There is no ...
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Green Michael Bang P&T Pendant Lamp by Holmegaard, Denmark, 1970s
Located in Krefeld, DE
P&T pendant lamp designed by Michael Bang for Holmegaard in the 1970s. This Danish lamp is made of opaline glass and is dark green on the outside and white on the inside. The lamp is...
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1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Glass
Swedish Grace Light Fixture by Lars Holmström
Located in Karlstad, SE
Custom made ceiling light fixture by Lars Holmström, Arvika, Sweden.
This majestic lamp features two light sources and is made of brass and glass.
Lars Holmström is known as being on...
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20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass
Vintage Verner Panton Acrylic Moon Lamp by Louis Poulsen, Denmark, 1960
Located in Krefeld, DE
Nice and original moon lamp / pendant lamp design by Verner Panton in 1960 produced by Louis Poulsen, Made in Denmark. Version, in white acrylic with 1x E26/27 Edison screw socket in...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Acrylic
Early Yellow Poul Henningsen "PH 2/2" Mid Century Pendant by Louis Poulsen 1930s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Very rare small mid century "PH 2/2" ceiling pendant in patinated brass, bakelite and original yellow opaline glass shades by Poul Henningsen produced by Louis Poulsen Denmark, 1930s...
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1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Louis Poulsen "PH-lamp" 3/3 Pendant by Poul Henningsen, Patented, Denmark, 1930s
Located in Odense, DK
Early original "PH-lamp" pendant made in the 1930s at Louis Poulsen, Copenhagen. This is the "3/3" sized pendant with original opaline shades and bakelite socket house as invented by...
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1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Glass, Bakelite
'Skyline' Brass Chandelier by Folkform for Örsjö
Located in Glendale, CA
'Skyline' Brass Chandelier by Folkform for Örsjö.
Executed in raw unlacquered brass which will acquire a beautiful natural patina over time. Inspir...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Paavo Tynell Ceiling Lamp/Flush Mount Model Number 1088 For Idman, 1950s
By Idman, Paavo Tynell
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
Materials
Metal, Brass
Swedish Art Déco Chandelier Pendant in Patinated Brass and Glass Shades, 1930s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare and early mid century Swedish patinated brass and glass pendant in an art déco style. In good original condition and produced in Sweden early 1930s.
Dimensions: H: 102 cm / 40...
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1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
"Fringe" Ceiling Lamp by Hans-Agne Jakobson, Sweden, 1960s
Located in Stockholm, SE
“Fringe” ceiling lamp by Hans-Agne Jakobsson, made with a rectangular brass and plexi glass frame. Drapes of textile chords are suspended in layers from shade. Perfect boudoir lighting.
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
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Brass
"Fringe" Ceiling Lamp by Hans-Agne Jakobson, Sweden, 1960s
Located in Stockholm, SE
“Fringe” ceiling lamp by Hans-Agne Jakobsson, made with a rectangular brass and plexi glass frame. Drapes of textile chords are suspended in layers from shade. Perfect boudoir lighting.
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Gunilla Jung & Lisa Johansson-Pape Glass and Wood Pendant, Orno Oy, 1940s
Located in Helsinki, FI
Finnish opaline glass and wood slat shade -pendant, designed by Gunilla Jung & Lisa Johansson-Pape, manufactured by Orno Oy, 1940s. Chromed metal frame. Jung has designed the glass p...
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1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Large, Amazing, Converted Gas to Electric Brass Chandelier
By Adolphe-Louis-Victor Geoffroy
Located in Berkeley, CA
Just about the turn of the last century,, as electric lighting gained in popularity, makers of gas lighting devices added electric lines and sockets to their gas jets. When one didn't work, the other did. Gas up facing, electricity down facing.
This light is a grand example of those Victorian times. Although it has just been freshly converted to all electric, you can see the larger gas shades...
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1910s American High Victorian Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Swedish Designer, Pendant Light, Fabric, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A pink fabric pendant light designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s.
Dimensions of canopy (inches): 2.75” H x 3.25” Diameter
Socket takes stand...
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1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Fabric
Early White Poul Henningsen "PH 2/2" Mid Century Pendant by Louis Poulsen 1930s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Very rare small mid century "PH 2/2" ceiling pendant in patinated brass, bakelite and original white opaline glass shades by Poul Henningsen produced by Louis Poulsen Denmark, 1930s....
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1930s Danish 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
Poul Henningsen "PH5" Ceiling Light, 1960s, Denmark
Located in Praha, CZ
One of the most famous light by Poul Henningsen, designed for Louis Poulsen, Denmark. Very good original condition. One lighter spot on upper side see photo.
1x100W, E25-E27 bulb
US ...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum
Swedish Designer, Pendant Light, Brass, Glass, Sweden, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and glass pendant light designed and produced in Sweden, 1930s.
Dimensions of canopy (inches): 2” H x 3.5” Diameter
Socket takes standard E-26 bulbs. 2 sockets.There is no ...
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1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Houseof Brass Dome Flush Ceiling Light with Opal Glass Shade
By houseof
Located in Bradford on Avon, GB
This low profile flush fit ceiling light is bathroom and perfect for low ceilings. The dome metal frame encloses an opal glass shade, which diffuse a warm illuminating glow. Ideal fo...
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2010s Chinese Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Swedish Designer, Chandelier, Brass, Walnut, Glass, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass, walnut and opaline chandelier designed and produced in Sweden, 1940s.
Dimensions of canopy (inches): 2.25” H x 3.5” Diameter
Socket takes standard E-26 bulbs. 3 sockets.The...
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1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
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
Bumling pendant, Sweden, 1960s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Produced in Sweden by Ateljé Lyktan, 1960s
Design Anders Pehrson.
Diameter 40 cm.
Complete with acrylic diffuser.
Good condition with signs of usage and patina.
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum
ASEA, Chandelier, Brass, Oak, Glass, Sweden, 1940s
By ASEA
Located in High Point, NC
A three-armed brass, oak and opaline glass chandelier designed and produced by ASEA, Sweden, 1940s.
Dimensions of canopy (inches): 3.75” H x 3.5” Diameter
Socket takes standard E-2...
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1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Lavender Purple Ceiling Lamps by Danish Vitrika, 1970s
By Vitrika
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
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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