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Chandeliers and Pendants For Sale
Period: 18th Century and Earlier
Period: 1990s
Pair Fine French 1970s Square Glass and Chrome Flush Mounts by Jean Perzel
Located in Long Island City, NY
Jean Perzel - A fine pair of mid-century square "Queen's Necklace" flush mounts / ceiling lights made with rough laid glass slabs set between two chrome frames and a bottom white opa...
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1670s French Mid-Century Modern Antique Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Chrome
Gilded Brass & Burgundy Ceramics Vintage Chandelier
Located in Bastogne, BE
Vintage chandelier for 5 horns in Burgundy Ceramic & polished gilded brass fittings.
The base is made of impeccable gold-colored brass and burgundy...
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1990s French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Beautiful Italian Murano Glass Chandelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful Italian Murano glass chandelier.
Made in Italy, 1990's.
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1990s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Murano Glass
18th Century Italian Large Gold Leaf Rococo Tassel Ornaments 'Group of 5'
By Interi
Located in Dublin, Dalkey
18th century Italian large gold leaf tassel ornaments.
These were once used to decorate historic Italian churches for feast days like Ch...
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18th Century Italian Rococo Antique Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Gold Leaf
Franz West Light Chandelier by Memphis 'Meta Collezione' '1991'
By Franz West
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Light chandelier (1991).
Franz West (Austria) 1947-2012.
Welded iron chain suspension lamp / blackish-gray patina.
Franz West in a way reinterpre...
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1990s Austrian Expressionist Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Steel
18th Century Italian Rococo Tassel Ornaments with Gold Trim 'Group of 5'
By Interi
Located in Dublin, Dalkey
18th century Italian hand carved gold leaf tassel ornaments with gold trim.
The tassels originally came from an Italian church in Tuscany ...
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18th Century Italian Rococo Antique Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Gold Leaf
Original Austro, Hungary Baroque Glass Chandelier, 18th Century
By Woka Lamps
Located in Vienna, AT
Rare Baroque chandelier from the 18th century - or older. Handwrought silvered iron, possibly tinned - covered with glass-stripes. The drop is just ...
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1780s Austrian Baroque Antique Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Iron
Murano Art Glass Round Light Pink Color Italian Mid-Century Chandeliers, 1990
Located in Rome, IT
Fantastic Venetian light pink color for a Cascade of Murano leaves. A striking color for this chandelier.
All in Murano art glass with light pink leave...
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1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Murano Glass
18th Century Varennes Chandelier with 6 Lights in Bronze and Crystal
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
This chandelier is typical of the chain chandeliers of the 18th century, as for example the arabesque chandelier of the Palace of Versailles datin...
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18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
18th Century Italian Speckled Gold and Silver Leaf Tassel Ornaments 'Set of 5'
By Interi
Located in Dublin, Dalkey
18th Century Italian hand-carved speckled gold and silver leaf tassel ornaments.
The tassels originally came from an Italian church in Tuscany and were used during feast days. These tassels were commonly used to adorn 18th and 19th century French and Italian chandeliers...
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18th Century Italian Rococo Antique Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Gold Leaf, Metal
Rock Crystal Gabrielle Chandelier of 18 Lightning in Bronze & Nickel finish
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
This chandelier in the shape of a lyre is composed of a central shaft made of bronze rhombuses.
The base of the shaft, punctuated by a gable, gives rise to 18 curved arms of light distributed in a circle and decorated with white and pink rock crystal.
Crystal pendants and rosettes adorn the latter, echoing the two ornamental tiers distributed along the shaft.
A final tier punctuated by bronze daggers...
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18th Century Louis XV Antique Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Rock Crystal, Gold, Bronze, Nickel
Rock crystal pendants Louis XV style Cage Chandelier with 18 carats gold
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Chandelier Louis XV, In bronze, 64 arms lights, antique fuinish done on top of an 18 carats gold electrolyse.Dimensions : Height 260 cm x 190 cm diameter.
Very important Louis XV style chandelier in gilt bronze with rock crystal pendants.
Made in the form of a cage, the central shaft of “baluster” shape is surrounded by sixty-four arms of light ending in foliage and decorated with faceted rock crystal pendants.
We have this one in stock however we can reproduce it in an other finish or in an other size with rock crystal pendants or clear crystal pendants. Price will change depending on finish and crystal types.
We manufacture most of our orders bespoke : from models of our collection that we can adapt to required dimensions, from antiques models which will allow often to get a set or more of identical models, or we can create from scratch the model of our clients.
We work from pictures, drawings, designer’s sketches...
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Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Antique Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Rock Crystal, Gold, Bronze
Pair Multicolor Arlecchino Murano Chandeliers
Located in Budapest, HU
Pair Fantastic Murano chandelier each made by 187 Murano crystal multicolored prism in a nickel metal frame. The glasses are transparent, blue, smoky, purple, green, yellow and pink....
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1990s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Italian, Neoclassical, Montgolfier, Chandelier, Glass, 8 lights, 1780 - 1820
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Wonderful and rare Italian chandelier in the "Montgolfière" - Hot Air Balloon - style dating from the end of the 18th – beginning of the the 19th century (circa 1780 - 1820).
Built around an exceptional glass column made of a single piece of glass (75 cm) which surmounts and holds a gold leaf gilded cup.
8 solid glass arms illuminate the chandelier.
At the top of the chandelier a crown of almond beads and drops forms the canopy.
The chandelier is then festooned with garlands of almond shaped beads and drops.
Garlands festoon from the top to a circular ring in the middle. The garlands then festoon from the circular ring and are attached to a central piece underneath.
This style is typical of hot air balloon and Regency chandeliers.
At the end of the 18th century, under the reign of Louis XVI, King of France, the Montgolfier brothers invented the Montgolfière.
This invention inspired cabinetmakers and decorators of the 18th and 19th centuries. Hot air balloon chairs...
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Late 18th Century Italian Regency Antique Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Cut Glass
Early French Two-Tier Forged Iron Chandelier
Located in Houston, TX
Early French two-tier forged iron chandelier circa 1740-1780. Beautiful naturally pitted patina on all hand-forged iron surfaces. All-original. Not wired for electricity. A second ve...
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1750s French French Provincial Antique Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Iron
Vintage Scandinavian Modern Ceiling Pendant Verona 485 by Sven Middelboe, 1990s
Located in Asaa, DK
Vintage Scandinavian Modern ceiling pendant Verona 485 by Sven Middelboe, 1990s.
Large pendant in white aluminium with seven circular shades, each shade is angled so the light is reflected and evenly dispersed softly and glare-free. No connection between the shades are visible, which gives the impression of the shades are floating. Striking presence when lit as the pendant self-illuminates. A timeless design piece.
This Danish ceiling light was designed by Sven Middelboe in 1968 and manufactured by Thorn...
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1990s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum
Antique Louis XVI Crystal Chandelier
Located in Kastrup, DK
Elegant Louis XVI chandelier with crystal Prisms.
Polished brass frame with 6 light arms and reduced rounding with blue glass.
Denmark 1780 - 1800.
Can be electrified.
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Late 18th Century Danish Louis XVI Antique Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Clear & Purple Textured Glass Chandelier
Located in Bastogne, BE
Beautiful Vintage hanging lamp with glass lampshade!
Hanging lamp with original flower-shaped glass shade, decorated with a purple pattern and transparent textured glass on the ri...
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1990s French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Glass
Ezio Didone “Mira S” UFO Pendant Light for Arteluce / Flos, Italy, 1990s
By Arteluce, Ezio Didone
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Postmodern UFO or flying saucer pendant light giving diffused upward and downward light.
Designed in the 1990s by Ezio Didone and manufactured by Arteluce (in those years division of...
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1990s Italian Post-Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Iconic Vintage Ph5 Chandelier for Louis Poulsen of Dk with Abstract Art Work
Located in Søborg, DK
Iconic Vintage PH5 chandelier by Poul Henningsen for Louis Poulsen of Denmark from the 1990s with abstract art work by G61.
Entitled “ Migration”
The a...
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1990s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum
Spiky Soccer Ball Pendant
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A Custom designed and Custom made Pendent in the shape of a (Soccer Ball ) with applied spiky points ! Looks neat when lit up ! No others were ever made li...
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1990s American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Glass
Florentine Rococo Crystal Chandelier Italy
Located in Albano Laziale, Rome/Lazio
This is a Florentine rococo style chandelier hand made in Florence, Italy circa 1950 with an array of hand made crystals on a guilded iron frame. The chandelier has six candle shaped...
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Mid-18th Century Rococo Antique Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Wrought Iron
Venetian Murano Chandelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Venetian Murano chandelier with gold flecks.
Category
1990s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Glass, Murano Glass
Spectacular and Large Brass Sputnik Chandelier
Located in London, GB
Large and impressive sputnik chandelier with 35 lights.
Fantastic quality large sputnik chandelier by Fedel Papagini.
Fully working. Re wired for US and Europe.
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1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Alberto Donà Mid-Century Modern Grey Murano Glass Chandelier Engraved, 1999
By Alberto Donà
Located in Murano, Venezia
Murano glass chandelier made by Alberto Donà with grey engraved glass elements.
Chandelier with 12 lights and silver satin frame. Ideal for both a modern and a classic environment....
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1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Art Glass, Murano Glass
English George II Style 10 Light Leaded Glass Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
An English George II style 10 light leaded glass chandelier. The center shaft with baluster and vase shaped elements covering the center rod issuing 12 arms of staggered height. The ...
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Late 18th Century George II Antique Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Glass
Droog Design Chandelier 85 Lamps by Rody Graumans, 1995
By Droog
Located in Weesp, NL
Rody Graumans 85 Lamps for Droog Design 1995. Highly unique and famous contemporary chandelier.
This one is original 1990s model. The one produced has d...
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1990s Dutch Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Copper
Large Art Deco White Milk Chandelier, Pendant or Lantern in Dome Shape, a Pair
Located in Plainview, NY
Large Art Deco while milk chandelier, pendant or lantern in dome shape, a pair
A stunning pair of Art Deco style dome form milk glass white chandeliers or lanterns. Each having individual panes, possessing an open door pane leading to a double recently wired setting housing two sixty watts bulbs. These fine custom lanterns...
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1990s Unknown Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Art Deco Style Round Chandelier or Pendant, Milk Glass & Brass Inlay, a Pair
Located in Plainview, NY
An exceptional and stunning pair of Art Deco style milk glass round shape chandeliers or pendants with brass inlay and handcrafted with a filigree design canopy. These fine custom lanterns...
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1990s Unknown Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Large 48" Resin Seashell Organic Drum Shade Chandelier
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Large 48" diameter resin seashell organic drum shade chandelier featuring a large drum made of sea shells fixed in place as a resin wall. There i...
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1990s Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Shell
Bronze Chandelier in Peacock Feather Shape, Late Eighteenth Century
Located in Honnelles, WHT
bronze chandelier with tassels late eighteenth early nineteenth century. New electrification
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18th Century French Louis XV Antique Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Glass
Exceptional Mid-18th Century 2-Tiered Italian Chandelier
Located in Atlanta, GA
An outstanding and exceptional mid-18th century 2-Tiered Chandelier from Genoa, Italy, Beautifully constructed with a giltwood shaft and iron arms. The gilt technique is referred to ...
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Mid-18th Century Italian Antique Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Iron
Large Art Deco Style White Milk Glass Chandelier, Pendant or Lantern, a Pair
Located in Plainview, NY
A gorgeous handcrafted pair of large Art Deco style hanging lanterns or ceiling fixtures having individual panes and featuring sandblasted frosted milky glass and patinated metal fra...
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1990s Unknown Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Stupendous Pair of Murano Mid-Century Chandeliers
By Mazzega
Located in Budapest, HU
Pair Italian vintage Murano chandeliers. Each made by 75 glass petals transparent with an amber spot inside, nickel metal structure. The glasses are very high quality, the photos do ...
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1990s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Italian Rococo Crystal Chandelier
Located in Albano Laziale, Rome/Lazio
This is a classic Rococo style chandelier hand made in Italy circa 1940 with an array of crystals on a brass frame. The chandelier has six candle shaped E14 lights which have been pa...
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Mid-18th Century Rococo Antique Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Amazing Pair Italian Murano Arlecchino Glass Chandeliers
Located in Budapest, HU
Amazing Pair Murano chandeliers. Each made by 242 Murano crystal multicolored prism (TRIEDRI) on four levels in a nickel metal frame. The glasses are transparent, blue, smoky, purple...
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1990s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Original Rococo/Barock Chandelier, Limewood, 24 Flames, Perfectly Renovated
By Woka Lamps
Located in Vienna, AT
An extremely rare and magnificent Barock/Rococo chandelier from the, very elaborate, carved limewood and leaf-gold. 24 flames on six arms held by mythical creatures. Hand-cut iron sc...
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1750s Austrian Rococo Antique Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Wood
Stunning Coral Triedi Crystal Prism Chandelier
Located in Rome, IT
Fabulous Murano glass chandelier with stunning coral color triedri on brass frame.
Available a pair.
Dimensions: 43.30 inches (110 cm) height with chain; 13 inches (33 cm) height wi...
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1990s Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Steel
Large Industrial Pendant Lamp by Charles Keller for Zumtobel Staff, 1990
Located in Kojetice, CZ
This industrial pendant light was designed by Charles Keller for Zumtobel Staff and was used in factories. It features cast aluminum top, aluminium shade, socket for E27 light bulbs ...
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1990s European Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum
18th Century Italian Giltwood Chandeliers from Genoa
Located in Dallas, TX
Lovely 18th century Italian giltwood chandeliers from Genoa. These are very elegant with a beautifully carved base and draping...
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18th Century Italian Antique Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal
Large Vintage Gilt Brass & Frosted Glass Flower Shaped Chandelier
Located in Bastogne, BE
Large Vintage Chandelier with 6 light points is the quality in every detail of the lighting fixture.
The cast brass frame of gold color loo...
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1990s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Italian Chandelier, 18th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Title: Chandelier
Date/Period: 18th century
Dimension: 84cm
Materials: golden painted wood
Additional Information: Italian candle holder from the 18th century.
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Early 18th Century Italian Rococo Antique Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Wood
Large Chandelier by Deknudt Lighting, Belgium 1993
By Deknudt
Located in Bastogne, BE
A magnificent rare suspension lamp In pure Modern style created by the famous design house Deknudt Lustrerie.
Vintage halogen chandelier in the form of a glass disk suspended on gilded metal parts.
The pendant lamp is great for creating a modern and soothing atmosphere.
This lamp was manufactured by Deknudt, Belgium in the 2003s, August, 23. Stamped.
Deknudt lighting was founded in 1956 in Belgium and is still active, they still make lamps in the traditional way and pay a lot of attention to design and finish. Deknudt also has a department where they made mirrors, known as Deknudt Lusterie.
I'm sure this lovely antique Ceiling Chandelier...
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1990s Belgian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Ceiling Lamp Model ‘Shel’ by Florian Schulz
Located in Saarbrücken, SL
Rare and signed ceiling lamp Model ‘Shel’ by Florian Schulz.
36 pearl necklaces in opalin glass.
Ceiling end in nickel-plated brass.
From an old s...
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1990s German Hollywood Regency Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass, Nickel
Crysatal Bohemian Glass Candelabrum Brass Bronze Antique Chandelier Luis Art
Located in Berlin, DE
Introducing a stunning Crystal Bohemian Glass Candelabrum Brass Bronze Antique Chandelier in the Luis Art style. This old chandelier has been meticulously restored with love and expe...
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1640s European Bohemian Antique Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Wire, Brass
Art Deco Style Milk Glass and Brass Round Chandelier, Pendant or Lantern
Located in Plainview, NY
Light up your room with this stunning Art Deco style globe round milk glass white chandelier or lantern with brass inlay. Finely hand crafted, the pendant features a beautiful filigr...
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1990s Unknown Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Rare Glass Chandelier by Rosanna Toso for Andromeda Murano, 1998
Located in Wiesbaden, Hessen
A wonderful, highest - quality six-light Murano glass chandelier in blue and gold, designed by Rosanna Toso for Andromeda Murano, 1998.
Socket: 6 x e14 for standards screw bulbs.
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1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Murano Glass
Rare Portuguese Pair of Bag Chandelier 18th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Amazing and rare pair of bag chandelier.
Lighting Category.
Portuguese
from the end of the 18th century.
in crystal with pendants.
Structure in metal and glass painted in sha...
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Early 18th Century Portuguese Baroque Antique Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal
Chandelier with Long Gilt Brass Suspension by Honsel Leuchten
By Honsel
Located in Bastogne, BE
Beautiful white hand blown glass pendant light on a long suspension by famous manufacturer Honsel Leuchten, Germany.
Suspension is a successful comb...
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1990s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Huge Candelabrum Crystal Antique Chandelier Classic traditional Massive Wide
Located in Berlin, DE
Huge candelabrum crystal antique chandelier ceiling lustre Art Nouveau
Measures: Total height 140 cm, height without chain 110 cm, diameter 110 cm. Weight (approximately): 35 kg.
Number of lights: 30-light bulb sockets: E14 material: Brass, cut glass, crystal,
New electricity! New cable!
Restored and rewired. tested. Ready to hang.
Total length variable.
Old chandelier with love and professionally restored in Berlin. electrical wiring works in the US.
Re-wired and ready to hang
not one missing
Cabling completely renewed. Crystal, hand-knotted
The chandelier is sent in a specially made wooden box so that safe transport is guaranteed. So worldwide shipping is no problem. they will for everyone
the chandelier is wired in such a way that it works worldwide without any modification. in USA the chandelier works. ready to connect.
before shipping the chandelier will be cleaned. missing crystals added. just cleaned and complete. will be sent.
You are buying from a specialty chandelier store. with years of experience and heart for chandeliers
Huge Candelabrum Crystal Antique Chandelier Classic...
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Early 18th Century European Art Nouveau Antique Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Wire, Brass
Majestic Murano Glass Sapphire Colored Poliedri Chandelier
By Carlo Scarpa
Located in Rome, IT
This Monumental chandelier consists with circa 200 colored Poliedri glass of Murano.
Sapphire color variation with heavenly and aquamarine precious Poliedri.
Measures: Height without...
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1990s European Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Blown Glass
Pair of Majestic Chandelier Pink Glasses, Murano
Located in Budapest, HU
Pair of majestic chandelier ceiling lights, four levels, 163 pink glasses
Palmette ceiling light made by 163 Murano pink glasses in a gold metal frame. Murano blown glass in a tradi...
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1990s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
1 of the 8 Beautiful Bubble Glass Pendant Lamps by Helena Tynell, 1960
Located in Rijssen, NL
1 of the 8 beautiful bubble glass chandeliers or pendant lights designed by Helena Tynell for Glashütte Limburg. A design Classic, the hand blown glass gives a wonderful warm glow.
...
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1660s German Mid-Century Modern Antique Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Blown Glass
white modern Pallade Lamp by Studio Tetrarch for Artemide
Located in Antwerpen, Antwerp
This Pallade model pendant lamp was designed in 1968 by Studio Tetrarch (consisting out designers Adelaide Bonati, Silvio Bonatti, Enrico De Munari, Carla Federspiel) for Artemide. I...
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1660s Italian Modern Antique Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Glass, Plastic
Exceptional Pair of Sputnik Chandeliers, 30 crystal glass Murano, 1990
Located in Budapest, HU
Sputnik chandelier surrounding 30 crystal glass 'triedri' prisms radiating from a centre black metal nucleus. Brass lamp holder.
Dimensions: 47.25 inches (120 cm) height with chain; ...
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1990s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Fabulous Pair of Italian 75 Pink and White Petal Chandeliers, Murano
Located in Budapest, HU
Pair of huge Italian vintage Murano chandeliers made by 75 glass petals (pink and white “lattimo”) in a chrome frame.
Period: late 20th century
Dimensions: 65 inches (165 cm) height ...
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1990s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Murano Glass
Pair of Majestic Pink Murano Palmette Chandelier
Located in Rome, IT
Majestic pink Palmette Murano glass chandelier made with 163 precious glasses on four levels.
Gold painted metal frame.
Available also a pair and a pair of sconces.
12-light bulbs...
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1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
18th Century Italian Large Gold Leaf Rococo Tassel Ornament
By Interi
Located in Dublin, Dalkey
18th century Italian large gold leaf tassel ornament.
These tassels were once used to decorate churches for feast days like Christmas. T...
Category
18th Century Italian Rococo Antique Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Gold Leaf, Metal
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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