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Chandeliers and Pendants For Sale
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

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Silk

Large Sisal and Teak Pendant Lamp by Temde
Located in München, DE
Exceptionally beautiful and very large pendant lamp from the 1960s. The design was very unusual. The shape and the materials create a warm and very pleasant light. Condition: Very ...
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1960s German Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Raffia, Plastic, Teak

Koloman Moser for Otto Wagner "Steinhof Church" Chandelier 36 Flames Re Edition
Located in Vienna, AT
Magnificent chandelier for the "Steinhof Church" by Otto Wagner, different measures and settings are possible; As Kolo Moser did several of such designs and was involved in the plann...
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2010s Austrian Jugendstil Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

XL-Graben Cafe Josef Hoffmann and the Wiener Werkstätte Chandelier, Re-Edition
Located in Vienna, AT
Josef Hoffmann designed this pendant for the famous Graben Cafè in Vienna. he earlier has used this design for the Staekelberg, Knips and Zuckerkandl Mansion. We have also a version ...
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2010s Austrian Jugendstil Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

1970s Elegant France Neoclassic Brass Lantern with Curved Glass
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
Brass lantern with curved glass from France, 1970. This elegant pendant light features a classic design with a polished brass frame and curved glass panels, creating a timeless look....
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Late 20th Century French Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Italian Vintage Murano Chandelier in the Manner of Mazzega, 75 Glasses
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

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

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Alabaster, Brass

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

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Bronze

Antique French Art Nouveau Green Glass and Wrought Iron Pendant Light, ca 1920
Located in Barntrup, DE
Antique French Art Nouveau Green Glass and Wrought Iron Pendant Light, ca. 1920. Add a timeless touch of elegance to your interior with this Antique French Art Nouveau Pendant Light...
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1920s French Art Nouveau Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Wrought Iron

Vintage 1970s Murano glass chandelier designed by Toni Zuccheri for Veart
Located in None, IT
Chandelier consisting of four Murano glass cubes, design Toni Zuccheri for Veart, 1970s. CONDITION: In good, working condition, may show signs of wear given by time. SIZING: Heigh...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

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

Sunburst Foliage Floral Ceiling Light Fixture / Chandelier
Located in Barcelona, ES
Outstanding spanish foliage floral sunburst flush mount ceiling light in gilt iron, Ferro Art, 1950s To be used as ceiling light fixture or as chandelier / pendant light adding a cha...
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Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal, Iron, Gold Leaf, Wrought Iron

Josef Hoffmann Wiener Werkstaette Jugendstil Ceiling Lamp / Flush Pende, Re Edit
Located in Vienna, AT
Hanging- lamp from the showrooms of the Wiener Werkstaette used by Hoffmann in several variations. Hammered originally. Works-number M115, pattern-book of the Wiener Werkstaette: WWM...
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2010s Austrian Jugendstil Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal, Brass

1980s Venini Chrome Chandelier With 91 Clear Triedri Murano Crystals Italy
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

Brass Green Enamel Vintage Frosted Glass Pendant Lights
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Vintage industrial pendant made of green enamel with brass top. white interior and frosted glass Weight: 3.00 kg / 6.6 lb Priced per individual item. All lamps have been made suita...
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Mid-20th Century Ukrainian Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass, Enamel

Gaia Trittico, 3 Murano White Mezza Filigrana glass sphere, Piattelli Design
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
The Gaia collection brings a modern twist to lighting with spheres that revive the Mid-century Murano technique of Mezza Filigrana. This collection offers flexibility, allowing you t...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Perfect Size, Timeless & Mint White & Black Antique Alabaster Pendant Chandelier
Located in Lisse, NL
Hand-carved alabaster chandelier with striking natural veins and gilded bronze mounts. Thanks to its good size, its very good condition and its timeless design this 1-light alabaste...
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Early 20th Century European Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

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Alabaster, Metal, Wire, Bronze, Brass

Vintage Industrial Blue Tinted Holophane Prismatic Glass Pendant Light. 1930
Located in London, GB
An incredible run of scarcely found blue tinted Holophane pendant lights made in England c.1930 Beautiful crisp prismatic glass reflectors bearing the Holophane makers mark with ind...
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1930s English Industrial Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Steel

Blue Enamel Vintage Industrial Factory Pendant Light
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Factory light black enamel white interior brass top Weight: 4.9 kg / 10.8 lb Priced per individual item. All lamps have been made suitable by international standards for incandesce...
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Mid-20th Century Hungarian Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass, Enamel

Large Art Déco Chandelier, Pendant Light, 1920s - 1930s
Located in Schwerin, MV
Large pendant lamp from the 1920s-1930s with a marbled glass shade and rope suspension in good condition. The antique pink glass shade has a curved shape and a brown marbling and is ...
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Early 20th Century German Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Modern Wicker Pendant Lamp, 1960s.
Located in Hannover, DE
This natural wicker pendant lamp is a rare to find style of lampshade, it will enrich your home regardless of its style. The make also cottages, restaurants or offices look so beauti...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Wicker

Louis Sognot Bamboo and Rattan Chandelier Mid-Century Modern 1960, France
Located in Camblanes et Meynac, FR
Louis Sognot Bamboo and Rattan Chandelier Mid-Century Modern 1960, France Very nice pendant light by the French designer Louis Sognot. It is very well made. The artist has created m...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Cotton, Bamboo, Rattan

Nemo Crown Royal Pendant Light in Aluminum & Glass Black Painted
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pendant chandelier whose shape is inspired by the outline of the snow crystal. Modular lamps with a die-casted aluminum structure and sandblasted glass diffusers. Structure is availa...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

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Aluminum

Blossom Large Organic Modern Belgian Linen and Brass Pendant by Wende Reid
Located in Chatswood, NSW
Blossom Pendant is large, sculptural and dramatic yet it floats like a blossom or a cloud. Its curves soften the space around it, while providing useful and atmospheric light levels....
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21st Century and Contemporary Australian Organic Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

French Designer, Pendant Light, Glass, Rope, Brass, France, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A glass, brown rope and brass pendant light designed and produced in France, c. 1930s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 27.0"H x 8.0"W x 8.0"D Stem Length (inches): 17.75" Dimensions ...
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1930s French Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Extra Large Sunburst Chandelier / Light Fixture in Gilt Iron, Spain 1940s
Located in Barcelona, ES
One of a kind extra large (31,5 inches ) gilt sunburst light fixture in wrought iron. Spain, 1940s. This monumental triple layered ceiling flush mount was entirely made in hand-forge...
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20th Century Spanish Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Iron, Gold Leaf, Wrought Iron

Mid-Century Modern Pendant Chandelier Murano Glass F.lli Toso Italy 1970s
Located in Palermo, IT
Extraordinary suspension designed in Italy by the Toso brothers and produced by Barovier & Toso during the 70s. The large-sized suspension has a 3 incalmo Murano glass, which is one ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal, Nickel

Marea Five-Pendant Chandelier: Satin Brass/Amber Glass by Avram Rusu Studio
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Marea lighting collection is an exploration of organic forms inspired by marine life and underwater seascapes. Marea translates to ‘the sea’ in Romanian and the collection is inf...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass, Bronze, Nickel

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

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

Italian 18-Light Brass Chandelier - In the Style of Stilnovo - 1950s
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

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Brass

Rare Mid-Century Modern Artistic Glass Art Flush Mount or Ceiling Light, 1950
Located in Lisse, NL
This Midcentury Modern, two lights fixture with Geometric Pattern is another one of our recent great finds. This striking Mid-Century Modern flush mount is a rare and elegant find,...
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Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Antique Pair of English Giltwood Six Branch Chandeliers 20th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a beautiful pair of antique English hand carved giltwood six light chandeliers, circa 1920 in date.   Each six-arm giltwood chandelier is elaborately carved in the Regency st...
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Early 20th Century English Regency Chandeliers and Pendants

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Giltwood

Grand Barovier 1940s Moderne Murano Glass Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
An elegant 1940s Italian Murano glass chandelier composed of a polished nickel body and thick handblown Venetian clear glass arms and shades by Barovier and Toso. Each of the arms we...
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1940s Italian Art Deco Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Nickel

1950s Azucena Mid-Century Modern Brass 12-Light Chandelier style Oscar Torlasco
Located in Nicolosi, IT
A distinguished example of Italian Mid-Century Modern lighting, this 12-light solid brass chandelier, circa 1958. Hand-cast by master artisans in Italy, the central drum is adorned w...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Mid-Century Modern Brass Sunburst Pendant Lamp – Unique 1960 Piece
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

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Rattan

Paavo Tynell ‘1376’ Chandelier for Taito in Brass & Glass, Finland, 1930s
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

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Metal, Brass

Italian Space Age Pendant Lamp with Opaline Glass & Red Star Pattern, 1950s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Italian Space Age Pendant Lamp with Opaline Glass & Red Star Pattern, 1950s Playful Italian Space Age pendant lamp from the 1950s, featuring an opaline glass shade decorated with re...
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Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

French White Mat Glass Brass Pendant Lights
Located in Amsterdam, NL
French frosted glass pendant lights Brass top with 2 meter / 80 inches black cotton flex More in stock 50x, small differences in the edges. Good to combine. Weight 0.50 kg / 1.1 lb...
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Mid-20th Century French Art Nouveau Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Scandinavian glass pendant lamp Löken, Helge Zimdal, Falkenberg, Sweden 1960s
Located in Forserum, SE
Pendant lamp Löken, Swedish for “The Onion”, designed by Swedish architect Helge Zimdal for the manufacturer Falkenbergs Belysning in the 1960s. In contrast to the common brass versi...
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Steel

French Art Nouveau Green Vaseline Glass Pendant Light with Brass Chain, ca 1920
Located in Barntrup, DE
French Art Nouveau green vaseline glass pendant light with an ornate brass chain, circa 1920. An elegant French Art Nouveau pendant light, circa 1920, features a handblown vaseline g...
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1920s French Art Nouveau Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Pair of Paavo Tynell Adjustable Ceiling Lamps Model A1965 in Pink, Taito 1950s
Located in Helsinki, FI
A pair of adjustable ceiling lamps, Model A1965, designed by Paavo Tynell and manufactured by Taito Oy in Finland during the 1950s. The lamps feature a counterweight mechanism, allow...
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1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal, Brass

Muller Freres French Art Deco Chandelier, 1920
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
French Art Deco Chandelier by Muller Frères, Luneville, France, 1920s. An exquisite example of French Art Deco lighting, this chandelier by Muller Frères, Luneville, features rare, b...
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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Wrought Iron

18th century gilt bronze and crystal chandelier, epoque Louis XV
Located in SON EN BREUGEL, NL
Very beautiful and unique gilt bronze French cage chandelier from the Louis XV period. With 6 candle arms, 3 between arms and 3 cage arms. On the cage arms and between arms there are...
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18th Century French Louis XV Antique Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal, Bronze

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

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Metal, Steel

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

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Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Cut Glass, Murano Glass

Art Déco Pendant Light with marbled glass, Germany - 1930s
Located in Schwerin, MV
Art Deco Rod Pendant Light with Two-Tone Marble Effect Our exquisite beige rod pendant light in Art Deco style adds a touch of elegance and sophistication to any room. The carefully...
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1930s German Art Deco Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass, Chrome

1 of the 2 Opaline Large Glass Lamp "Water Lily" by Koch & Lowy for Peill & Putz
Located in Rijssen, NL
One of the two Large Pedant Ceiling lamp wave by Koch & Lowy for Peill & Putzler, Germany Düren 1960s. Peill & Putzler's "Water Rose" (or "Artichoke") received the "iF Product Desig...
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Early 1600s German Post-Modern Antique Chandeliers and Pendants

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Chrome

Rust Brown Metal Vintage Industrial Pendant Lights
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Industrial pedant light spot light. Brown rust metal with rotatable arm Weight: 4.50 kg / 9.9 lb Priced per individual item. All lamps have been made suitable by international stan...
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Mid-20th Century Czech Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

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Iron

Art Deco Havanna Glass & Bronzed Brass Chandelier, Sweden 1930s
Located in NUEMBRECHT, NRW
Swedish Grace Chandelier, 1930s The light features a distinctive 1930s Swedish design with an elegant brass frame and gracefully curved arms supporting three frosted Havanna glass s...
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1930s Swedish Art Deco Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

'Poliedri' Chandelier by Carlo Scarpa for Venini
Located in Los Angeles, CA
'Poliedri' Chandelier by Carlo Scarpa for Venini. Designed and manufactured in 1958. Murano glass 'Poliedri' pieces form a gorgeously elegant form as they cascade through a tiered ...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal, Brass, Steel

Ceiling Light 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

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Aluminum, Brass

Antique French Empire Style Giltwood Three-Light Chandelier, Mid-19th Century
Located in Barntrup, DE
Antique mid-19th-century French Empire-style gilt linden wood chandelier featuring three winged female figures, an olive-green painted bowl, and an ornate crown canopy. Recently rewi...
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Mid-19th Century French Empire Antique Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

“Veris” Sculptural Pendant Light in White Plaster – 30", Customisable
Located in Freiburg im Breisgau, DE
The ‘Veris’ pendant by Benediko Design is a sculptural lighting piece that embodies organic minimalism. With its clean, architectural silhouette and subtly textured surface, it serve...
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21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Josef Hurka, Pendant Light, Copper, Glass, Czech Republic, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A copper and opaline glass pendant light designed by Josef Hurka and produced by Napoko, Czech Republic, c. 1950s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 17.0"H x 21.0"W x 21.0"D Stem Length...
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1950s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Copper

Pair of French Carved Alabaster Fixtures, Sold Individually
Located in New York, NY
Pair of circa 1950's French carved alabaster light fixtures with 3 Edison interior lights. Sold individually. Measurements: Diameter: 24" Height of bowl: 6.5"
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1950s French Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Alabaster

Austrian Designer, Pendant Light, Glass, Brass, Austria, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and glass pendant light likely designed and produced in Austria, c. 1960s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 20.25"H x 6.0"W x 6.0"D Stem Length (inches): 2.5" Dimensions of Ca...
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1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Huge Floral 8-Light Ceiling Lamp by Hans Kögl, Germany, 1970s
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Huge Floral 8-Light Ceiling Lamp by Hans Kögl, Germany, 1970s Light bulbs are not included. It is possible to install this device in all countries (USA, Australia, Asia, Great Brit...
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1970s German Hollywood Regency Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Muller Freres Art Deco Swallow Pendant Chandelier 1920 Rare 7 shades available
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
Rare, 7 shades are available. This exquisite chandelier features a stunning white frosted molded-pressed glass shade, intricately depicting six swallows in flight, set against a sere...
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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Bronze

Paavo Tynell '1972' Bamboo Pendant Lamp for 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

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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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