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Chandeliers and Pendants For Sale
Style: Minimalist
Style: Baroque
French Champagne Yellow Gold Murano Drops Crystal Prisms Chandelier circa 1920
Located in Modena (MO), Modena (Mo)
Housing four lights total. One light in centre top. The three encircling sit on wood posts and crystal bobeches dripping with champagne color Murano drops. Gilt metal with glass flo...
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1920s French Baroque Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal

Gilt Iron and Crystal Pagoda Form Chandelier, circa 1950s
Located in Wiesbaden, Hessen
A wonderful, large Pagoda glass and gilt iron chandelier, Austria, circa 1950s. Measurements: Height - 27.55 inches (without chain and canopy) totally height 48.03 inches. Diameter ...
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1950s Austrian Baroque Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Iron

Contemporary Kundalini Pillet Tripod Ceiling White Fabric Suspension
Located in Trezzano sul Naviglio, Milano Lombardia
Tripod ceiling white finish Purity of shapes, colours and materials. Soft, warm light. The suspended lampshade is an elegant, abstract interpretation. Lightweight and aerial, it f...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Minimalist Chandeliers and Pendants

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Fabric

Contemporary Kundalini Saggia & Sommella Kushi 16 Glass Copper Suspension
Located in Trezzano sul Naviglio, Milano Lombardia
Kushi 16 G9 suspension copper finish A play on opposites, unexpected equilibrium. Soft, natural curves for the glass diffuser and a simple metal line which passes through and comp...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Minimalist Chandeliers and Pendants

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Blown Glass

Garnier & Linker Alabaster Pendant Light in Alabaster and Brass
Located in Paris, FR
Pendant light by Garnier & Linker: Shade made out of veined Alabaster or Alabaster combined with dark natural brass patina. A "Certificate of Authenticity" is provided by the gallery...
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2010s French Minimalist Chandeliers and Pendants

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Alabaster, Brass

Late 19th Century Brass Chandelier
Located in Vienna, AT
Brass chandelier made in the 1880s in Vienna. A beautiful form body. Six flamed fitted with E14 sockets and an baroque cherub in the middle. Original condition.
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Late 19th Century Austrian Baroque Antique Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

DUCHESSE Baroque Chandelier in Gold and Brown - Shade in Velvet
Located in Lentate sul Seveso, Monza e Brianza
Experience the opulence of Baroque elegance with the Duchesse candleholder, a masterpiece designed by Fratelli Boffi Studio. This exquisite piece exudes timeless charm with its rich ...
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2010s Italian Baroque Chandeliers and Pendants

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Fabric, Wood

Wonderful Minimalistic Teak and Opal Glass Chandelier by Kaiser, Germany 1960s
Located in Aachen, NRW
A wonderful midcentury teak chandelier. A unique, timeless and elegant masterpiece of Danish Teak wood designed by Kaiser Leuchten, Germany...
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1960s German Minimalist Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Chrome

Set of Two modern lighting "Na Linii", Floor + Pendant, handcrafted by SVITANOK
Located in Vilnius, LT
Na Linii lighting by Svitanok Category: Lighting Type: Pendant, floor lamp Material: Steel rods, frosted glass, textile cable Overall dimensions: pendant 730 x 550 mm / floor lamp 1...
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2010s Ukrainian Minimalist Chandeliers and Pendants

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Steel

Porcelain Rose Crystal Antique Basket Gold Chandelier Art Nouveau
Located in Berlin, DE
Handcrafted Porcelain Roses in an Array of Colors Adorn this Exquisite Piece Indulge in the allure of our meticulously crafted chandelier, adorned with delicate porcelain roses in a variety of enchanting hues. Each porcelain rose has been skillfully handcrafted by artisans, infusing the piece with a unique blend of elegance and artistry. Specifications: - Overall Height: 110 cm - Height without Chain: 90 cm - Diameter: 45 cm - Weight (Approx.): 11 kg - Number of Lights: 1 - Bulb Socket Type: E27 (Convertible to accommodate 3 light bulbs) - Materials: Brass, Crystal, Porcelain Roses This masterpiece exudes an air of sophistication, with the porcelain roses elegantly juxtaposed against the brass frame. The meticulous craftsmanship of the roses is accentuated by the renewed cabling and hand-knotted crystals, resulting in a composition that emanates beauty from every angle. The restoration process has been thorough, encompassing not only the incorporation of new electrical components but also the installation of fresh cables and sockets. The piece has undergone rigorous PAT testing, ensuring both safety and functionality. It is now fully prepared for suspension, with an adjustable total length to seamlessly fit your space. The dimensions of the chandelier – standing at an overall height of 110 cm with a diameter of 45 cm – command attention, making it an ideal centerpiece in any setting. The chandelier's adaptability is showcased through its potential to be converted, accommodating up to three light bulbs with a simple adjustment, all while retaining its artistic allure. Prepare to be entranced by the elegance of a bygone era, epitomized through delicate porcelain and glistening crystal. This antique basket chandelier...
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1950s European Baroque Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal, Brass, Wire

Vintage Chandeliers, Set of 2
Located in Bastogne, BE
- Pair of stylish German vintage chandeliers - Made of structured, embossed glass. Chrome plating - Circa 1970s.
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1970s German Minimalist Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Chrome

Contemporary Kundalini David Pompa Minimal Led Ceramic and Copper Pendant
Located in Trezzano sul Naviglio, Milano Lombardia
Minimal copper finish The encounter between a young designer and the artisan culture of his birthplace. The minimal lines reveal the beauty of Barro Negro pottery created with age...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Minimalist Chandeliers and Pendants

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Copper

Contemporary Kundalini Yuma Metal and Glass Mini Pendant
Located in Trezzano sul Naviglio, Milano Lombardia
Yuma The Yuma desert stretches between the USA and northern Mexico and is revived in the design culture of the designer, David Pompa. The polished brass body of the lamp constantl...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Minimalist Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Contemporary Kundalini Duchaufour Lannà Glass and Black Metal Pendant
Located in Trezzano sul Naviglio, Milano Lombardia
Lannà Suspension Black Finish A contemporary lightness, an ancient rite. The rite of the Lanna, the Thai people, who every year release hundreds of lanterns into the starlit sky. The glass diffuser, balanced in the suspended metal structure, appears ethereal and sophisticated. Intimate, dreamlike atmospheres in the bedroom and all the interiors of home...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Minimalist Chandeliers and Pendants

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Blown Glass

Horizon Pendant - minimal, handmade, customizable, 3-light, flush or suspended
Located in Paddington, NSW
Horizon Pendant is a minimal, elegant, versatile, flush mount or suspended 3 light pendant. This subtle minimal statement light is designed and handcrafted one piece at a time in Aus...
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21st Century and Contemporary Australian Minimalist Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Early 20th Century Silver and Crystal 8 Lights Chandelier
Located in Canton, MA
An ornate cage style chandelier made of silver plate and crystal. Attributed to E.F. Caldwell. C. 1910. This stem of the chandelier is silver plated brass, and is alternating silver ...
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Early 20th Century American Baroque Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal

Contemporary Kundalini Saggia & Sommella Kushi 33 Glass Copper Suspension
Located in Trezzano sul Naviglio, Milano Lombardia
Kushi 33 suspension copper finish Kushi, “skewer” in Japanese. An abstract shape freely inspired by Japanese cuisine. A gently rounded glass shape pierced by a thin metal rod. Its...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Minimalist Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Handmade 12-Lights Venetian Ceiling Lamp in 24kt Gold Plate & Scholer Crystals
Located in PADOVA, Italy
This Modenese Gastone Luxury Interiors ceiling lamp is famously associated with grand rooms, hallways and foyers for its rich 24kt gold plated structure and crystals, but they do in ...
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2010s Italian Baroque Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal, Gold, Gold Plate, Bronze, Gold Leaf

Contemporary Kundalini Cristina Celestino Opyo Glass and Brass Metal Suspension
Located in Trezzano sul Naviglio, Milano Lombardia
Opyo suspension brass finish The infinite abundance of shapes in the natural world has always inspired art and design. The simple, harmonious lines of the poppy seed pod appear as...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Minimalist Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Majestic Italian Villa Ceiling Lamp in 24kt Gold Plate with Transparent Crystals
Located in PADOVA, Italy
Traditional Italian design and modern production techniques makeup the decorative appearance of the Modenese Gastone Luxury Interiors ceiling lamp. With its 24 kt gold plate...
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2010s Italian Baroque Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal, Gold, Gold Plate, Bronze, Gold Leaf

Unique Gold Plated 12 Lights Chandelier & Clear Scholer Crystal, Made in Italy
Located in PADOVA, Italy
Each element is handmade and every detail is well thought out. Featuring gold finishing and scholer crystals, Modenese Gastone brought it to life with love and stunning artistry. Thi...
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2010s Italian Baroque Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal, Gold Plate, Bronze, Gold Leaf, Gold

Marvelous 12 Lights Chandelier with Clear Scholer Crystal Plated in 24kt Gold
Located in PADOVA, Italy
The occupation of such a majestic chandelier emphasizes the presence of aesthetic finery among homeowners and, as a rule, speaks of their respectability and prestige, plated in 24k g...
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2010s Italian Baroque Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal, Gold, Gold Plate, Bronze, Gold Leaf

Contemporary Kundalini Cristina Celestino Opyo Glass and Coral Metal Suspension
Located in Trezzano sul Naviglio, Milano Lombardia
Opyo Suspension coral finish The infinite abundance of shapes in the natural world has always inspired art and design. The simple, harmonious lines of the poppy seed...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Minimalist Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Giltwood Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
Giltwood six-arm chandelier retaining its original gilding. The carving is superb and is in the style of the Baroque period, with stylized foliage elements overall.
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Early 19th Century Austrian Baroque Antique Chandeliers and Pendants

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Giltwood

Majestic 18 Lights Chandelier Paired with Shade, Transparent Crystal and Amber
Located in PADOVA, Italy
Let yourself be seduced by this transparent crystal chandelier with amber details and french gold metal finish that will transform any room and cre...
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2010s Italian Baroque Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal, Gold, Gold Leaf, Bronze, Gold Plate

Contemporary Kundalini Karim Rashid Toot Led Suspension
Located in Trezzano sul Naviglio, Milano Lombardia
Toot suspension The atmosphere of the Sixties and contemporary rhythm. Three-dimensional elements arranged at different heights create a play on light and movement. The suspended ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Minimalist Chandeliers and Pendants

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Plexiglass

Contemporary Kundalini Duchaufour Viceversa Led Smokey Grey Glass Suspension
Located in Trezzano sul Naviglio, Milano Lombardia
Viceversa smokey grey finish Light / nature. Structure / life. Sculpture / movement. Viceversa. Multiple readings for a unique object. A simple rotation and the suspended lamp sud...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Minimalist Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Kundalini Duchaufour Peacock Led Acid-Etched Brass Chandelier
Located in Trezzano sul Naviglio, Milano Lombardia
Peacock The marvellous logic of nature reveals patterns of surprising beauty and precision. Like a peacock’s tail feathers, the source of inspiration ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Minimalist Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass, Steel

100% Made in Italy 18-Lights Ceiling Lamp in 24kt Gold Plate & Scholer Crystals
Located in PADOVA, Italy
This Modenese Gastone Luxury Interiors ceiling lamp has a 24kt gold plated finishing and is equipped with beautiful scholer crystals....
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2010s Italian Baroque Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal, Gold, Gold Plate, Bronze, Gold Leaf

Contemporary Kundalini Cristina Celestino Opyo Glass and White Metal Suspension
Located in Trezzano sul Naviglio, Milano Lombardia
Opyo suspension white finish The infinite abundance of shapes in the natural world has always inspired art and design. The simple, harmonious lines of the poppy seed pod appear as...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Minimalist Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

19th Century French Iron & Crystal Chandelier
Located in Ross, CA
Large and incredibly gorgeous, this chandelier hung prominently in a dining room of a family’s chateau. There are several chips on many of the crystal pendants, and the original bul...
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Late 19th Century French Baroque Antique Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal, Brass, Iron

Magnificent Large Lobmeyr Maria Theresia Baroque Chandelier 20th Century
Located in Vienna, AT
Saloon chandelier crown-shaped Baroque style, hand-wrought metal-frame in gold colour, partly covered with glass, rich in hand-cut glass decoration, eight flames. Materials & Techni...
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1910s Austrian Baroque Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal

Italian Grand Luxury Gold Plated 12 Lights Chandelier with Clear Scholer Crystal
Located in PADOVA, Italy
Eternal and beautiful brass bases, elegant Italian 12-lights chandelier with sparkling luxury decorative elements made of Scholer crystals and gold finishing will become a royal deco...
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2010s Italian Baroque Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal, Gold, Gold Plate, Bronze, Gold Leaf

Italian 18th Century Baroque Period Giltwood and Glass Lantern
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A striking and most unique Italian 18th century Baroque period giltwood and glass lantern. The lantern is centered by a bottom foliate finial with a wrap around twisted design. Above...
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18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Chandeliers and Pendants

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Glass, Giltwood

French 18 Lights Chandelier in Gold Finishing, Transparent Crystal and Amber
Located in PADOVA, Italy
These lamps match luxury, brilliance and grandeur of the royal palaces and, at the same time, sophistication and elegance. Combining french gold metal and transparent crystals with a...
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2010s Italian Baroque Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal, Gold, Gold Plate, Bronze, Gold Leaf

Contemporary Kundalini Wortmann Spillo Suspension
Located in Trezzano sul Naviglio, Milano Lombardia
Spillo ceiling Fluid, light design. A drop of light that can be multiplied at will to create ever-changing effects. Unique atmospheres for stunning contract interiors. The outdoor model creates evocative atmospheres with its elegance and exclusiveness. Indoor and outdoor suspension lamp...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Minimalist Chandeliers and Pendants

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Plastic

Contemporary Kundalini Pillet Tripod Ceiling Moka Fabric Suspension
Located in Trezzano sul Naviglio, Milano Lombardia
Tripod ceiling moka finish Purity of shapes, colours and materials. Soft, warm light. The suspended lampshade is an elegant, abstract interpretation. Lightweight and aerial, it fl...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Minimalist Chandeliers and Pendants

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Fabric

Contemporary Kundalini Babled DEW Led Glass Chrome Single Pendant
Located in Trezzano sul Naviglio, Milano Lombardia
DEW Chrome Finish Glass drops suspended in space like dew, tangible and fleeting, they multiply their luminous reflections. A system that allows for total compositional freedom. F...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Minimalist Chandeliers and Pendants

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Chrome

Maria-Theresia Parlor Chandelier Lobmeyr, circa 1920
Located in Vienna, AT
A classical form of the so called "Maria-Theresia-Chandelier," which were made in Austria since 1730 in a great variety. Very elegant with rich hanging in the best quality! The forge...
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Early 20th Century Austrian Baroque Chandeliers and Pendants

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Iron

Contemporary Kundalini Sommella Jer 1 Led Glass Smokey Brown Pendant
Located in Trezzano sul Naviglio, Milano Lombardia
Jer 1 smokey brown finish Elegant geometric patterns, ground by hand, are traced on the glass. The cylinder shape is tinged by colours in eye-catching shades. The shapes and decor...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Minimalist Chandeliers and Pendants

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Art Glass

Contemporary Kundalini Sommella Jer 1 Led Glass Smokey Blue Pendant
Located in Trezzano sul Naviglio, Milano Lombardia
Jer 1 smokey blue finish Elegant geometric patterns, ground by hand, are traced on the glass. The cylinder shape is tinged by colours in eye-catching sh...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Minimalist Chandeliers and Pendants

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Art Glass

KDLN Contemporary VICEVERSA 2 Led Suspension Smokey Grey Glass
Located in Trezzano sul Naviglio, Milano Lombardia
Viceversa Smokey Grey Finish Light/nature. Structure/life. Sculpture/movement. Viceversa. Multiple readings for a unique object. A simple rotation and the suspended lamp suddenly ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Minimalist Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Contemporary Kundalini Sommella Jer 1 Led Glass Smokey Green Pendant
Located in Trezzano sul Naviglio, Milano Lombardia
Jer 1 Smokey Green Finish Elegant geometric patterns, ground by hand, are traced on the glass. The cylinder shape is tinged by colours in eye-catching shades. The shapes and decor...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Minimalist Chandeliers and Pendants

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Art Glass

Contemporary Kundalini Sommella Bolha Led Borosilicate Amber Finish Pendant
Located in Trezzano sul Naviglio, Milano Lombardia
BOLHA Amber Finish Two different forms of glass. An ethereal, transparent bubble for the diffuser. A textured inner cylinder for the light source which resembles the filaments of ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Minimalist Chandeliers and Pendants

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Blown Glass

Contemporary Kundalini Babled Dew 3 Led Glass Chrome Chandelier
Located in Trezzano sul Naviglio, Milano Lombardia
DEW 3 chrome finish Glass drops suspended in space like dew, tangible and fleeting, they multiply their luminous reflections. A system that allows for total compositional freedom....
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Minimalist Chandeliers and Pendants

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Blown Glass

Nuvola Stardust-White BOLD - Five Lights Chandelier Brass, Leather, Blown Glass
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Nuvola Five Lights Chandelier - Stardust-White Pendant lamp floats in space like a bright jewel hanging from the ceiling, hooked at the end of a leather cord that has been hand-knott...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Minimalist Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

KDLN Contemporary VICEVERSA 2 Led Suspension Amber Glass
Located in Trezzano sul Naviglio, Milano Lombardia
Viceversa 2 Amber Finish Light/nature. Structure/life. Sculpture/movement. Viceversa. Multiple readings for a unique object. A simple rotation and the suspended lamp suddenly make...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Minimalist Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Maxi Octopus Chandelier in Pyrex, Baroque Style, Italy
Located in Treviso, Treviso
VG participates in creating very distinct environments, spaces in which you can escape from reality; to seek refuge whilst expressing your personality; spaces in which you can breath...
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2010s Italian Baroque Chandeliers and Pendants

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Stainless Steel

Octopus Chandelier in Pyrex, Baroque Style, Italy
Located in Treviso, Treviso
VG participates in creating very distinct environments, spaces in which you can escape from reality; to seek refuge whilst expressing your personality; spaces in which you can breath...
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2010s Italian Baroque Chandeliers and Pendants

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Stainless Steel

Contemporary Kundalini Sommella Bolha Led Borosilicate Smokey Brown Pendant
Located in Trezzano sul Naviglio, Milano Lombardia
BOLHA smokey brown finish Two different forms of glass. An ethereal, transparent bubble for the diffuser. A textured inner cylinder for the light source which resembles the filame...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Minimalist Chandeliers and Pendants

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Blown Glass

Brayden Square Walnut and Brass Pendant Light
Located in Toronto, Ontario
The Brayden pendant features a walnut diffuser paired with a brass hardware and a braided black cord. The Cord is adjustable in length - we provide a length of 5', easily adjusted sh...
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2010s Canadian Minimalist Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Contemporary Kundalini Babled DEW 19 Led Glass Chrome Chandelier
Located in Trezzano sul Naviglio, Milano Lombardia
DEW 19 chandelier chrome finish Glass drops suspended in space like dew, tangible and fleeting, they multiply their luminous reflections. A system that allows for total compositio...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Minimalist Chandeliers and Pendants

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Blown Glass

Contemporary Kundalini Babled Dew 7 Led Glass Chrome Chandelier
Located in Trezzano sul Naviglio, Milano Lombardia
Dew 7 Chandelier Chrome Finish Glass drops suspended in space like dew, tangible and fleeting, they multiply their luminous reflections. A system that allows for total composition...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Minimalist Chandeliers and Pendants

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Blown Glass

Contemporary Kundalini Babled Dew 5 Led Glass Chrome Chandelier
Located in Trezzano sul Naviglio, Milano Lombardia
DEW 5 chandelier chrome finish Glass drops suspended in space like dew, tangible and fleeting, they multiply their luminous reflections. A system that allows for total composition...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Minimalist Chandeliers and Pendants

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Blown Glass

Contemporary Kundalini Babled DEW 9 Led Glass Chrome Chandelier
Located in Trezzano sul Naviglio, Milano Lombardia
DEW 9 chandelier chrome finish Glass drops suspended in space like dew, tangible and fleeting, they multiply their luminous reflections. A system that allows for total composition...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Minimalist Chandeliers and Pendants

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Blown Glass

Contemporary Kundalini Babled Dew 15 Led Glass Chrome Chandelier
Located in Trezzano sul Naviglio, Milano Lombardia
DEW 15 chandelier chrome finish Glass drops suspended in space like dew, tangible and fleeting, they multiply their luminous reflections. A system that allows for total compositio...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Minimalist Chandeliers and Pendants

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Blown Glass

Nuvola BOLD Three Lights Stardust White Contemporary Chandelier, Handblown Glass
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Nuvola Contemporary Pendant light floats in space like a jewel hanging from the ceiling, hooked at the end of a leather cord that has been h...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Minimalist Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

French Maria Therese 16-Light Faceted Crystal Chandelier
Located in Miami, FL
A large French Maria Theresa sixteen-light chandelier or ceiling light of faceted crystal, cut glass and gilt metal featuring serpentine arms, each candle light features floral designed glass, dangling pendants and decorative bobeche. Beautiful shape and form makes this piece very elegant. Perfectly made in the style of Maria Teresa, circa 1930s. The "Maria Teresa" chandelier was born in the 18th century, around the middle of the 18th century, when the Empress of Austria...
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20th Century French Baroque Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal, Wire, 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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