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Chandeliers and Pendants For Sale
Rare 1950s Venetian Murano Opaline Glass Pendant with Wrought Iron Frame, Italy
Located in Lisse, NL
Practical size Venetian pendant light mouth blown glass in bronzed metal frame.
This exquisite 1950s Murano pendant light is a masterclass in Italian craftsmanship, a sculptural com...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Arts and Crafts Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Iron
Josef Hoffmann Wiener Werkstätte Pendant Jugendstil Silk Chandelier, Re-Edition
Located in Vienna, AT
A Josef Hoffmann design for the Staekelborg, Knips and for the Berta Zuckerkandl Mansion. Comes as well in other sizes and colors. The other images shows the lamp in a showroom of th...
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2010s Austrian Jugendstil Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
1980s Venini Chrome Chandelier With 91 Clear Triedri Murano Crystals Italy
By Venini
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
Murano Venini chandelier featuring 91 clear Murano Triedri glass prisms arranged in cascading tiers. The elegant, geometric design showcases the exceptional craftsmanship of Murano g...
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1980s Italian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Murano Glass
Italian Fazzoletto Glass Pendant Lamp by Carlo Nason for Mazzega
Located in München, DE
Very beautiful and large Murano glass pendant lamp from the 1960s.
The lamp is very elegant and rare in this form.
The structure of the glass creates a very sparkling light.
Fantasti...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Bonderup & Thorup Small 'Semi' Pendant in Roasted Pumpkin for GUBI
Located in Glendale, CA
Bonderup & Thorup Small 'Semi' Pendant in Roasted Pumpkin for GUBI
Designed in 1968 by Claus Bonderup and Torsten Thorup, this authorized re-edition by GUBI of Denmark meticulously ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum
Henry Mouynet Rare Art Deco Pink Pendant Chandelier, 1920
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
Superb French Art Deco chandelier by Charles Schneider for Henry Mouynet (Paris), France, circa 1920. Charles Schneider produced some of his finest models for Henry Mouynet. There we...
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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Paavo Tynell '1972' Bamboo Pendant Lamp for GUBI
By Paavo Tynell, Gubi
Located in Glendale, CA
Paavo Tynell '1972' Bamboo Pendant for GUBI.
Originally designed by Paavo Tynell, encompassing several variations of a classic 1950s Tynell design, this family of classic pendants e...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
$1,299 / item
1920s Art Deco white opaline glass pendant light
Located in Amsterdam, NL
1920s Art Deco white opaline glass pendant light
Brass top, 2 meter black wire
Weight 2.50 kg / 5.5 lb
Priced per individual item. All lamps have been made suitable by internationa...
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Early 20th Century Belgian Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Brass Counterweight Pendant Lamp by Florian Schulz, 1970s, Germany
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Brass Counterweight Pendant Lamp by Florian Schulz, 1970s, Germany
Lampshades is in very good vintage condition.
This lamp works with E27 light bulbs.
Wired and suitable to use wi...
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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Gaetano Sciolari chandelier 16 lights glass with chrome structure, Italy 1960s
Located in La xara, VC
Italian glass and chrome chandelier from the 1960s, composed of 16 square brutalist cubist glasses: 8 facing upwards and 8 facing downwards. Designed by Gaetano Sciolari for Sciolari...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Chrome
$966 Sale Price
35% Off
SEVB & RANC Rare Wide French Art Deco Pendant Chandelier 1920
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
Wide French Art Deco pendant chandelier by Société d'Exploitation des Verreries de Bagneaux, 7 rue de Surène, Paris, France, 1920s. Frosted molded glass shade hung at its rare origin...
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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Bronze
Adolf Loos Jugendstil Brass & Silk Chandelier "Dinner" with a Pulley, Re-Edition
By Woka Lamps, Adolf Loos
Located in Vienna, AT
Chandelier in several variation used by Adolf Loos, the height of the chandelier is to extend with a pulley
Most components according to the UL regulations, with an additional charg...
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2010s Austrian Jugendstil Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
White Opaline Glass Bakelite Top Pendant Lights
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Opaline glass pendant
White Bakelite top
2 meter black wire
Weight: 2.00 kg / 4.4 lb
Priced per individual item. All lamps have been made suitable by international standards for in...
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Glass, Opaline Glass, Bakelite
Carved Pink Alabaster French Art Deco Ceiling Light Chandelier
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Antique carved pink and white Alabaster Art Deco ceiling light with the original, hand-knotted rope. The pendant spreads a fantastic ambient light. An absolute eye-catcher even when ...
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Alabaster
Large Murano glass Chandelier -101 pink and white alabaster glass tube
By Mazzega
Located in Gaiarine Frazione Francenigo (TV), IT
Italian vintage chandelier in Murano glass and nickel plated metal structure. The armor polished nickel supports 101 large pink and white alabaster glass tubes in a star shape. Can b...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Blown Glass
Original Caprani Pendant Lights, 1980s, Denmark
Located in Værløse, DK
Original Caprani Pendant Lights made by Mads Caprani in the 1980s. A rare set for a beautiful place.
* Set (2) of beech wood veneer pendant lights with off-white pleated-shades.
* ...
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1980s Danish Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
$2,617 / set
Georges Beal at Verlys Large and Rare Art Deco Pendant Chandelier, 1920
By Verlys Glass
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
This stunning French Art Deco pendant chandelier was designed by Georges Béal and produced by VERLYS in Les Andelys, France, during the 1920s. The chandelier features the iconic "Les...
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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Murano Glass Textured Green Chandelier
Located in Austin, TX
Chandelier from Murano outside of Venice, Italy. This fixture features layers of hand-blown glass elements in a myriad of green and clear hues. The pieces of glass also alternate in ...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Paavo Tynell ‘1376’ Chandelier for Taito in Brass & Glass, Finland, 1930s
By Taito Oy, Paavo Tynell
Located in Odense, DK
A refined 1930s ‘1376’ chandelier by Paavo Tynell for Taito, showcasing the early development of his poetic, material-driven design language. The chandelier features a patinated bras...
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Early 20th Century Finnish Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass
$3,520 Sale Price
20% Off
Large Brass 3 Arm Uhura Chandelier with long movable arms and rotatable shades
Located in London, GB
The Uhura III pendant is designed by Andrew in the Mid-Century modern style and made exclusively for Andrew Kornat Designs by an historic Spanish Lighting manufacturer with over 100 ...
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2010s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Pure Art Deco White & Black Veins Alabaster Pendant Light Fixture, Rope & Canopy
Located in Lisse, NL
Stunning, Stylized and large, 19.5" in diameter alabaster pendant of great quality and condition.
This rare design and fairly large chandelier from the heydays of the European Art D...
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Early 20th Century Austrian Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Alabaster, Bronze, Wire
Muller Freres & Andre Kovacs Large French Art Deco Pink Chandelier, 1920
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
Gorgeous chandelier decorated with peacocks by Muller Frères (glass) and Andre Kovacs (wrought-iron frame), 1920s. The glassware is made up of four glass balls plus a larger central ...
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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Wrought Iron
Murano Glass Pendant Lamps Pair Lantern Iridescent Blue Glass Lights, circa 1960
Located in Vienna, AT
Murano Glass Pendant Lamps Pair Lantern Iridescent Blue Glass Lights, circa 1960, Italy- priced as a pair- 6.7" x 24.5" (light shade only, hardware bottom to top) overall height/drop...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Josef Hoffmann and the Wiener Werksaette Silk/Brass Chandelier
Located in Vienna, AT
A Josef Hoffmann design for the Staekelborg, Knips and for the Berta Zuckerkandl Mansion. Comes in all sizes
Total drop custom made - 55 cm DM
Most components according to the UL re...
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2010s Austrian Jugendstil Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Pendant light T-510 in Pinewood by Hans-Agne Jakobsson for AB Markaryd, 1960s
Located in Vorst, BE
Pine veneer pendant lamp model T-510 by Hans-Agne Jakobsson. Manufactured by AB Ellysett in Sweden.
The lamp is composed by pine veneer stripes, bent in a ring form and fixed onto a...
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Late 20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Pine
Nymphaea Chandelier: White with Contrast Edge Glass by Avram Rusu Studio
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Nymphaea Chandelier is a flexible and customizable arrangement of handblown glass discs in a layered myriad of translucent colors with delicate brass hardware. The Nymphaea Colle...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass, Bronze, Nickel
Murano Glass Placche Chandelier
Located in Austin, TX
Murano glass chandelier from Murano outside of Venice, Italy. The hand-blown and molded glass has a woven texture to one side. The layered glass alternates between aqua and gray tone...
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2010s Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Brass Sunburst Pendant Lamp – Unique 1960 Piece
By DADA est.
Located in Barcelona, ES
Stunning Mid-Century Modern Brass Sunburst Pendant Lamp – A Rare 1960 Masterpiece with Original Patina
Step into the elegance of the past with this breathtaking Mid-Century Modern ...
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1960s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Rattan
Italian Fifteen-Light Chandelier In Gilded Iron And Crystals 1950s
Located in Milano, MI
Gilded Iron And Crystal Chandelier 15 lights on two tiers high, ten lower arms plus five lights arranged at the top, curved arms with double scrollwork, dates from the 1950s and is i...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Iron
Italian Frisbi 850 Pendant Lamp by Achille Castiglioni for Flos, 1970s
Located in Hagenbach, DE
The Frisbi 850 pendant lamp, designed by the renowned Italian designer Achille Castiglioni for Flos in the 1970s, is a striking example of minimalist elegance and innovative lighting...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Large Antique White & Black Alabaster Pendant Light Chandelier with Rope Chains
Located in Lisse, NL
Top class, hand carved two-light alabaster chandelier.
Thanks to its unique design, aesthetic beauty, large size and great condition this antique alabaster chandelier is bound to li...
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Early 20th Century Italian Arts and Crafts Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Alabaster, Brass
Ceiling Light by Lumen
By Lumen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Ceiling Light by Lumen (IT, 1960s)
White enameled saucer with an outer perforation allowing for beautiful diffusion of light omission. The top canopy cover adds to the overall form ...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum, Brass
$5,600
Rustic Ceiling Lamp in Wood, Iron and Murano Glass, 1960s Italy
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Lovely Tripod lamp from the 1950s. Very impressive. Very nice condition. Socket e14. Dimmable.
The hanging lamp needs 1 x E27 / E26 Edison screw fit bulb and is wired, in working co...
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1960s Italian Rustic Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Iron
Multi-Color Floral Chandelier in Blown Murano Glass Deco, Giovanni Dalla Fina
Located in Villaverla, IT
Multi-color floral chandelier in blown Murano glass deco, GIovanni Dalla Fina
outstanding Ca’Rezzonico chandelier, entirely handcrafted in blown Murano glass, designed and manufactur...
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Late 20th Century Italian Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Cut Glass, Murano Glass
Orbital 3 Rotating Arm Brass Chandelier by Silvio Piattelli
Located in Milan, IT
This elegant, 3-arm chandelier pays homage to the dynamism of planet orbits. The powder-finished brass frame consists of three rotating arms extending horizontally from a vertical st...
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2010s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Sistema Solare 6-Arms Brass and Onyx Chandelier by Silvio Piattelli
Located in Milan, IT
Sistema Solare is the variation of the Sistema chandelier where the shade is made of a thin cut Ivory Onyx slab. Sistema collection uses the successful rotating stem structure of the...
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2010s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Rare Orange "Supertube" Pendant by Anders Pehrson for Ateljé Lyktan, 1967
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A rare and visually striking example of Anders Pehrson’s visionary design language, this sculptural "Supertube" fluorescent pendant was first introduced in 1967 by Sweden’s Ateljé Ly...
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1970s Swedish Space Age Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Paavo Tynell 'A1972' Bamboo Pendant Lamp with Counterweight for GUBI
By Gubi, Paavo Tynell
Located in Glendale, CA
Paavo Tynell '1972' Bamboo Pendant Lamp with Counterweight for GUBI
Originally designed by Paavo Tynell, encompassing several variations of a classic 1950s Tynell design, this famil...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Directoire Style French Alabaster Pendant Chandelier
Located in Palm Springs, CA
French alabaster pendant light with brass aged (antiqued) finish fittings in the Directoire style. Interior lighting uses 3 candelabra size bulbs bulbs (led recommended). Newly wired...
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1940s French Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Alabaster, Brass
Italian 18-Light Brass Chandelier - In the Style of Stilnovo - 1950s
By Stilnovo
Located in Milano, IT
Extraordinary pendant chandelier dating from the 1950s, attributed to the prestigious Italian manufacturer Stilnovo. This iconic piece perfectly embodies the Mid-Century Modern desig...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Swedish Designer, Pendant Light, Brass, Glass, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and etched glass pendant designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 25.0"H x 17.25"W x 17.25"D
Stem Length (inches): 8.5"
Dimensions of Canopy...
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1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Vintage Art Deco Church Opaline Glass Pendant Lamp Brass Gallery, C.1930
Located in London, GB
An elegant church opaline glass pendant light with brass gallery. c.1930
Moulded opaline glass shade, this shape of lamp were often found in churches and chapels up and down the cou...
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1930s English Art Deco Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Early German Art Deco Milk and Frosted Glass Luzette Pendant , 1900s
Located in Wiesbaden, Hessen
An early German art nouveau milk and frosted pendant with brass mount, ca.1900s.
Socket: one E27 or E26 (US) for standrad screw bulb.
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Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Antique Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Stilnovo pendant lamp with wool felt shade and metal structure, italy, 1970s
By Stilnovo
Located in Chiavari, Liguria
A geometric pendant lamp with wool felt shade, metal structure, produced by Stilnovo, Italy, 1970s
A lamp always captivates for its ability to cast light and shape atmosphere. In th...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Achille Castiglioni Mid-Century Beige Round "Cocoon" Pendant, Italy 1960s
Located in Roma, IT
Wonderful mid-century "cocoon" pendant with a gorgeous beige even patina. This charming cocoon lamp was designed by Achille Castiglioni in Italy in the 1960s.
In spectacular conditi...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Steel
1 of 2 Bubble Glass Lamp, STAFF, Krüger, Mid-Century, B condition
Located in Berlin, BE
One of two classic ball lamps with bubble relief. Original from the 1970s.
Glass / chrome
Manufacturer: Staff, Germany
Design: Rolf Krüger
Diameter: 24 cm / 9.45 inches
Cable le...
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Josef Hoffmann & Wiener Werkstätte "Fabric Department" Chandelier, Re Edition
Located in Vienna, AT
A simple but sensational fixture, designed by Josef Hoffmann, for the fabric department of the Wiener Werkstaette on Kaerntnerstrasse in Vienna. Style and color of the fabric custom ...
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2010s Austrian Jugendstil Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Silk
Veneziana 6 tiers chandelier. 65 Opaline glass elements. Silvio Piattelli design
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
Drawing on decades of experience in lighting, my aim was to fashion a chandelier that seamlessly marries timeless elegance with practicality.
I added glass elements with a more comp...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Glass, Murano Glass
Mid-Century Expansive Leaf Form Chandelier in Brass Fittings by Franco Luce
By Franco Luce
Located in New York, NY
This piece originates from Italy circa 1980. Features eight arms composed of beautiful hand blown Murano elements with beautiful striated white and clear glass hues. The frame is com...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
PH Artichoke by Poul Henningsen early version
Located in Berlin, DE
This striking pendant features 72 metal leaves in 12 precise rows of six, creating soft, glare-free light in every direction. Its name reflects the unique, layered design that radiat...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum, Copper, Steel
Pair of Wooden Wall Lamps by Domus, 1970s
By Domus
Located in Hagenbach, DE
This beautiful pair of Domus wall lamps from the 1970s combines natural materials with a timeless geometric design. Crafted from high-quality wood, the lamps feature a fabric shade t...
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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Textile, Teak
Italian Vintage Murano Chandelier in the Manner of Mazzega, 75 Glasses
By Mazzega
Located in Gaiarine Frazione Francenigo (TV), IT
Huge Italian vintage Murano chandelier made by 75 glass petals (transparent and white “lattimo”) in a chrome frame.
Period:late XX century
Dimensions: 65 inches (165 cm) height with ...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Art Glass
Gaia Trittico, Set of 3 Murano Black Mezza Filigrana Tessuto glass sphere.
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
The Gaia collection consists of lighting spheres that bring back the classic Mid-century Murano pattern called Mezza Filigrana. It provides flexibility, allowing for a variety of gro...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Muller Freres French Art Deco Pendant Chandelier, 1920
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
This Art Deco chandelier by Muller Frères (Lunéville), made in France in the 1920s, is a fine example of Art Deco lighting. It features a salmon-colored frosted molded-press glass sh...
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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Wrought Iron
Art Deco Pendant Light Chandelier, Brass Wood Cream Pleated Fabric Shades, 1930s
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A fantastic five arm pendant lamp made of stained wood and brass with cream colored pleated fabric shades attributed to J.T. Kalmar and Josef Frank, manufactured in Austria in 1930s....
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1930s Austrian Art Deco Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Chandelier Model 1129 by Stilnovo , Italy 1950
By Stilnovo
Located in Antwerpen, Antwerp
Stilnovo was an Italian design and lighting company founded in 1946 by Bruno Gatta. The company became known for its modern approach to lighting and gained attention both in Italy an...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Josef Hoffmann and the Wiener Werkstaette Fabric Department Pendant, Re-Edition
Located in Vienna, AT
A simple but sensational fixture, designed by Josef Hoffmann, for the fabric department of the Wiener Werkstaette on Kaerntnerstrasse in Vienna. Style and color of the fabric custom-...
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2010s Austrian Jugendstil Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Silk
Mid-Century Venetian Glass Chandelier by Carlo Nason for Mazzega
By Carlo Nason, Mazzega
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This stunning chandelier is a remarkable example of Carlo Nason's iconic lighting designs for Mazzega Murano during the mid-20th century. The piece features an elegant hemispherical ...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Nickel
Swedish Mid Century Modern, 3 Arm Chandelier, Brass & Silk Shades, 1950s
Located in Odense, DK
A charming 1940s Swedish chandelier combining warmth, craftsmanship, and refined simplicity. The design features a patinated brass frame with ...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
$1,440 Sale Price
20% Off
Adolf Loos, Secessionist, "Brioni" Chandelier, Jugendstil, Re-Edition
By Adolf Loos, Woka Lamps
Located in Vienna, AT
These kind of chandeliers were often used by Adolf Loos in mansions he designed.
All components according to the UL regulations, with an additional charge we will UL-list and label ...
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2010s Austrian Jugendstil Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
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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The alluring pendant light exemplifies the designer’s winsome mid-career work.
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Celebrate Spring Year-Round with This Lush Murano-Glass Chandelier
Hand-blown glass makes the Italian fixture glow like dew-covered leaves in the sun.
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A Tale of Two Sputnik Chandeliers
This pair of iconic 20th-century light fixtures with the same name have two very different backgrounds.
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