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Chandeliers and Pendants For Sale
Period: Early 20th Century
Period: 1940s
French Iron Pendant
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Iron and glass Gothic Revival pendant from France circa 1940. This pendant has been newly wired for hardwire installation and requires a standard E26 bulb. Visible wear on iron is co...
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Early 20th Century French Gothic Revival Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Iron
French Bronze and Blown Glass Art Nouveau Chandelier
Located in Fairfax, VA
French circle 1900 bronze art nouveau chandelier with blown glass shades.
Professionally rewired and ready for installation.
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Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Bronze
Italian Gilt Foliate Metal Chandelier with Murano Handmade Amber Glass Bells
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
1617 Eight lights gilt brass with leaves dressed with handmade amber glass bells. 40 watt candelabra base bulb.
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1940s Italian Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Art Deco White and Grey Alabaster Pendant Light Black Veined, ca. 1920
Located in Barntrup, DE
Art Deco white and grey alabaster pendant light fixture with black veines, France, circa the 1920s.
An impressive and wonderfully shaped alabaster pendant ceiling light fixture from ...
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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Alabaster, Brass
Sumptuous Crystal and Brass Chandelier, Italy, 1940
Located in Rome, IT
This Luxurious large and round shaped chandelier supporting a set of precious cut crystal prisms, octagons, oak leaves etc.
Ideal for a large reception room, dining room or entrance...
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1940s Italian Art Deco Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Art Glass
Barovier chandelier, Italy Venice 1940
By Barovier
Located in PARIS, FR
Exquisite chandelier by Barovier Italy Venice Murano circa 1940
3 lights inside
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1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
French Art Deco Yellow Pendant Light by G.V. de Croismare, Muller Frères, 1920s
Located in Barntrup, DE
French Art Deco yellow Pâte de Verre glass pendant light fixture by G.V. de Croismare, Muller Frères Luneville from circa the 1920s.
This pendant light is a stunning piece from the F...
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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Bronze
Murano Waterfall Glass and Brass Chandelier 1940's
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
1615 Murano art glass and brass waterfall chandelier
With 3 internal light cluster
Rewired
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1940s Italian Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Matchless Wonder Star #910 Double-Row Red Crystal Holiday C-9 Bulb, USA, 1930s
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Matchless Wonder Star #910 Double-Row Red Crystal Holiday C-9 Bulb, USA, 1930s. Extremely rare early crystal production with original box.
On May 2, 1935 Paul C. Dittman of Chicago filed an application for a patent for what he called simply "Decorative Lighting Device". In the patent he described it as "an ornamental device embodying a multiplicity of of prismatic light diffusing bodies with a light source..."
He related that while he was aware that others had patented lighted stars, his offering was different in that the light would enter the rays of the star radially, effectively refracting the light within the ray and producing a "pleasing effect."
His description of the refracted light produced by the stars was a bit of an understatement, as anyone who has seen them illuminated can attest: a lighted Matchless Wonder Star is stunningly beautiful. His patent was granted on December 8, 1936.
Paul Dittman, a German immigrant who passed through the gates of Ellis Island in New York City, worked for a time for George Westinghouse, where he got an education in the manufacturing of electric light bulbs. In 1912, Paul and his partners started the Matchless Electric Company, which was later incorporated (in 1918) "to manufacture, buy, sell and deal in electric supplies, light bulbs and radio tubes..." By 1930, the direction of the Company had changed a bit, and it was re-named The Century Lamp and Tube Company to reflect the fact that it was by this time the largest single licensee for the manufacture of RCA radio tubes. In addition to the tubes, the Company produced a large variety of small light bulbs, mainly miniature lamps that were used as indicators in telephone switch boards and various control panels, and automobile lamps as well. These lamps, an example of which is pictured below, are round, miniature based style with outside painted colors. These was even a Matchless brand set of Christmas lights available, which was a typical series string of eight cone shaped lamps.
In 1929, Mr. Dittman was the principle stockholder of a company incorporated as the D-G Electric Company, whose business was "to deal in all kinds and descriptions of electrical devices..." By 1931, the Company was renamed The Matchless Electric Company, and in 1934 the Century Lamp and Tube Company was dissolved.
The Matchless Electric Company of Chicago, Illinois made and sold these glass-prismed Christmas lights starting in about 1935, and continuing through the late 40s.The production of the Stars was a seasonal business for The Matchless Company, but Jim Dittman, inventor Paul's son, reports that the Stars were "my father's pride and joy." They were available in several sizes and many color combinations, and the glass points were made and hand cut in Czechoslovakia...
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal
Large Antique Alabaster Chandelier / Pendant w. Great Hand Carved Roses & Leafs
Located in Lisse, NL
Awesome Arts & Crafts, 3-light alabaster chandelier with awesome carvings.
Thanks to its large size, its superbly handcarved rose and flower patterns AND its superb condition this m...
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Early 20th Century European Arts and Crafts Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Alabaster, Brass, Bronze, Wire
Pair of Early 1900s French Arts & Crafts Holophane Brass & Glass Pendant Lights
By Holophane
Located in Lisse, NL
Top quality and condition, matching pair of Holophane light fixtures.
It does not matter whether you are decorating an Arts and Crafts, an Art Deco, a Mid-Century Modern or a more c...
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Early 20th Century French Arts and Crafts Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Double Dome Holophane Chandelier
Located in Peekskill, NY
It's getting very hard to find these popular cast double holophanes. They are considered an icon of industrial lighting. It came 2 ways... with 2 matching size domes and with 2 diffe...
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Early 20th Century American Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Steel, Iron
Guglielmo Ulrich Brass and Murano Glass Ceiling Lamp, Italy 1940s
Located in Milan, IT
Splendid Guglielmo Ulrich Brass and Murano Glass Ceiling Lamp,
The Glass is Light Green Corroso Glass Manufactured by Seguso Vetri D'Arte
Italy 1940s
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1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Large French Wrought Iron Hand Made Chandelier, circa 1920s
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
1610 An oversized elegant and rustic all hand forged iron hoop with cage form center stem and scrolled iron work around the hoop.
Rewired
Takes 60 watt Edison based bulbs
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Early 20th Century Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Large Gothic Revival Wrought Iron Chandelier for Dining Room / Restaurant Etc
Located in Lisse, NL
Great quality workmanship, forged in fire Gothic Art candle chandelier or pendant light.
This beautiful quality and all hand forged chandelier comes with clearly visible, Gothic qua...
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Early 20th Century Dutch Gothic Revival Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Wrought Iron
Great Design Antique Orange Alabaster Chandelier Pendant, Art Decò
Located in Roma, IT
Orange alabaster chandelier. Period circa 1940. The chandelier is 85 centimetres high, the diameter measures 30 centimetres.
The stone is completely original, the three rope cord ha...
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1940s European Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Alabaster
French Antique Baccarat Chandelier
By Baccarat
Located in Austin, TX
Chandelier from France by Baccarat. This fixtures features glass crystal adornment and spheric drops. The structure is pewter. It has been newly wired to fit US standards.
The curren...
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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Pewter
Early 20th Century French Six-Light Deer Antler Horn Chandelier
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a ranch or a log cabin with this elegant antique real antler chandelier! Handcrafted in France circa 1920, the large fixture is built using a dozen natural deer horns; it ha...
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Early 20th Century French Country Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Antler, Horn
Antique French Amethyst and Clear Crystal Chandelier
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
1620 A French two-light chandelier decorated with amethyst bells and clear crystals.
Takes 2 60 watt candelabra based bulbs.
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Early 20th Century French Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Scandinavian Modern Ceiling Light In Brass, Böhlmarks Lampfabrik 1940's
Located in Örebro, SE
Rare Scandinavian Modern ceiling light in brass, model 11773, attributed to Harald Notini, Böhlmarks Lampfabrik 1940’s.
Good vintage condition, wear and patina consistent with age an...
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1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Art Deco nickel Chandelier with original opaline glass shades vienna 1920s
Located in Wien, AT
Art Deco nickel Chandelier with beautiful original opaline glass shades vienna 1920s
Nickel plated and new wired.
3 glass balls on every wire.
We can adjust the height of the chandel...
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1920s Austrian Art Deco Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass, Nickel
Deer Antler Chandelier antique Austria, 1910s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Large chandelier. The Fixture requires an European E27 / 110 Volt Edison bulb, up to 60 watts. Beautiful in his shape and design. It gives a very warm light and represents the Mounta...
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1910s Austrian Folk Art Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Large 4 Lite Mirror and Milk Glass Chandelier
Located in Peekskill, NY
This is a gem of a lamp being rare and unique. The milk glass has a large 19 inch diameter with a clear center opening of 10 inches. That large opening contains a mirror ring of 20 h...
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Early 20th Century American Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Milk Glass
Matching Pair of Mirrored Pendents
Located in Peekskill, NY
This is a matching pair of mirrored pendents. When will you find a pair again with the same patina. Each lamp has over 90 separate hand cut mirrors set in a ring pattern. What I like...
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Early 20th Century American Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Mirror
Antique Quilted Blue Mercury Glass Light Shade Pendant
Located in Seguin, TX
Antique ice blue mercury glass lamp or light shade reflector pendant. Quilted pattern inside, smooth outside, opening size 2 5/8" dia., some age oxidation, else in good condition.
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Early 20th Century Unknown Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Mercury Glass
Large Art Deco White & Black Alabaster Pendant Chandelier with Perfect Canopy
Located in Lisse, NL
Top class, Art Deco chandelier with a stylized flower shade and perfect matching canopy.
Thanks to its large size and superb condition this three-light alabaster chandelier will lig...
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Early 20th Century European Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Alabaster, Brass, Bronze, Wire
Murano glass chandelier attributed to Barovier&Toso, Made in Italy, 1940s
Located in Bastia Umbra, IT
Murano glass chandelier attributed to Barovier&Toso, Made in Italy, 1940s.
Art Deco' chandelier, Made in Italy, by Ercole Barovier, made of Murano glass with brass details. E 27 lam...
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1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Art Deco pendant around 1920s with frosted glass shade vienna 1920s
Located in Wien, AT
Art Deco pendant around 1920s with frosted glass shade vienna 1920s
Original frosted glass shade
The glass sticks are replaced ( new )
Brass polished and stove enameled
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1920s Austrian Art Deco Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Art Deco pendant with opaline glass shade and glass sticks vienna around 1920s
Located in Wien, AT
Art Deco pendant with opaline glass shade and glass sticks vienna around 1920s
Brass polished and stove enameled
Original opaline glass shade
The glass sticks are replaced ( new )
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1920s Austrian Art Deco Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Art Deco Jefferson 'Moonstone' Milk Glass Plafonnier Light Pendant, C.1930
Located in London, GB
A beautiful silver plated moonstone glass plafonnier ceiling light. c.1920
Silver plated brass ring of embellished with rams head decoration. Beautiful white moonstone glass bowl ...
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Early 20th Century English Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
1920's 12-Light Bronze & Crystal Chandelier
Located in Marshville, NC
Absolutely gorgeous crystal and bronze chandy with a multitude of lights! This would be entirely too lovely over a prestigious dining table, or even as a focal point in a bathroom in...
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Early 20th Century Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
1920’s Caldwell Engraved Bronze Light Fixture With Brown Patina
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1920's Caldwell bronze light fixture with brown patina and interior lights
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1920s American Neoclassical Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Bronze
Des Hanots French Art Deco Pendant Chandelier, ca.1925
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
French Art Deco pendant chandelier by Verrerie des Hanots (Les Andelys), France, ca.1925. Thick opalescent molded glass. White glass very slightly tinted yellow. Wrought-iron fixture...
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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Wrought Iron
French Maison Bagues Beaded Crystal Chandelier
Located in Houston, TX
French Maison Bagues Beaded Crystal Chandelier.
This stunning French crystal chandelier has 6 arms, crystal embellished bobeches with candelabra sockets ...
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1940s French Louis XVI Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal
Stunning & Timeless White & Black Antique Alabaster Pendant / Chandelier 1910s
Located in Lisse, NL
Superb condition and timeless design alabaster pendant light.
Thanks to its good size, its excellent condition and its timeless design this alabaster pendant will never fail to impr...
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Early 20th Century European Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Alabaster, Metal, Bronze, Brass
Fog & Mørup, Chandelier, Brass, Fabric, Denmark, 1940s
By Fog & Mørup
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and white fabric chandelier designed and produced by Fog & Mørup, Denmark, 1940s.
Dimensions of canopy (inches): 3.5” H x 3.25” Diameter
Model originally mounted with glass ...
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1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Swedish Designer, Pendant Light, Brass, Glass, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and opaline glass pendant light designed and produced in Sweden, 1940s.
Dimensions of canopy (inches): 2.25” H x 3.5” Diameter
Socket takes standard E-26 bulbs. 1 socket.The...
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1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Scandinavian Modern Etched Glass Ceiling Light, Most Likely Glössner ca 1940's
By Glossner AB
Located in Örebro, SE
Absolutely stunning 1940s Swedish etched glass ceiling light. Chipped edge glass etched with a dancing lady and stars. Most likely made by G...
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1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Stunning Antique Art Deco Alabaster Pendant / Flush Mount with Amazing Colors
Located in Lisse, NL
Great shape and warmest color alabaster light with matching chain and canopy.
If you are looking for a truly beautiful, great quality and very good condition alabaster pendant then ...
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Early 20th Century European Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Alabaster, Metal
God Lamp / Church Chandelier Brass Early 20th Century Sanctuary Lamp Art Nouveau
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
God's Lamp/Church Chandelier brass early 20th century Sanctuary lamp Art Nouveau style
Beautiful authentic brass Church chandelier/God's lam...
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Early 20th Century French Gothic Revival Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Timeless & Colorful Art Deco Alabaster Pendant Light w. Matching Design Canopy
Located in Lisse, NL
Great condition and stunning natural veins and patterns alabaster pendant.
Thanks to its practical size, its perfectly rounded shape and its timeless design this alabaster chandelie...
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Early 20th Century European Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Alabaster, Metal, Brass, Bronze, Wire
Baccarat Crystal Louis XVI Style Chandelier
By Baccarat
Located in New York, NY
A Fine Antique French Baccarat Louis XVI Style six light crystal chandelier of exquisite craftsmanship. This unusual Baccarat crystal chandelier is ...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal
Plaza Hotel Russia 12 Arm Crystal Dore Bronze Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
Russian crystal and Dore bronze 12 arm chandelier with figural details from the Plaza Hotel, New York, New York. It has been completely restored and rewired. This light requires 16 c...
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Early 20th Century Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
Eight-Arm Patinated Brass Chandelier by Guglielmo Ulrich, Italy, c. 1950
Located in New York City, NY
Elegant, beautifully patinated eight-arm chandelier by Guglielmo Ulrich.
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1940s Italian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Charming Art Decò Barovier and Toso Chandelier, 1940s
Located in Roma, IT
Pretty Murano chandelier attributed to Ercole Barovier.
The chandelier measures 85 centimeters in height, 40 centimeter with no rod, and 38 cm diameter.
Good vintage condition but ...
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1940s European Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Murano Glass
Rare Hand Carved Wooden Gothic Revival Art Chandelier with Gargoyle Sculptures
Located in Lisse, NL
Antique and good size Gothic Revival light fixture.
If you are looking for an out of the ordinary chandelier then this antique European light fixture in the Gothic style could be p...
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Early 20th Century French Gothic Revival Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
ITSU, Chandelier, Brass, Glass, Finland, 1940s
By Itsu
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and beige opaline glass chandelier designed and produced by Itsu, Finland, 1940s.
Dimensions of canopy (inches): 3.25” H x 3.75” Diameter
Socket takes standard E-26 bulbs. ...
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1940s Italian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Vintage English Brass and Bent Glass Tulip Lantern Circa 1940's
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
1-4025 Tulip three-light brass and bent glass pendant
Takes 60 watt candelabra based bulb
Supplied with 2 feet chain and canopy.
Rewired
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1940s Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
A Comissioned Paavo Tynell Ceiling Lamp, Taito, 1940s
By Paavo Tynell, Taito
Located in Helsinki, FI
This is by far one of the most beautiful Tynell ceiling lamps we have come across in our 30 year career.
We believe this lamp is from the 1940s because of the style and the combinat...
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1940s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass
Antique 'Tulip' Holophane Prismatic Glass Pendant Light. c.1920
By Holophane
Located in London, GB
An incredibly elegant tulip shaded light shade made in England by Holophane. c.1920
In a seldom seen tulip shape, the prismatic glass and open bottom stamped Holophane to rim. Ori...
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1920s English Art Deco Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Antique Austrian Crystal Rods Pendant Circa 1920's
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
1612 Antique three internal light Austrian crystal pendant.
Takes 3 40 watt candelabra based bulbs
Rewired.
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1920s Austrian Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Antique, Modest Size 3 Light Alabaster & Gilt Bronze Frame Pendant / Chandelier
Located in Lisse, NL
Carved marble-like antique French, three light alabaster ceiling lamp.
This classy antique chandelier originates from the earliest years of twentieth century France and to have foun...
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Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Alabaster, Brass, Bronze
c1900 Petite French Art Nouveau Cut Crystal Floral Form Chandelier Shabby & Chic
Located in Opa Locka, FL
Petite c1900 French Art Nouveau Shabby & Chic Cut Crystal and Beaded Floral Form Chandelier. 4 lights and some very nice detail. There are beautiful blooming flowers, beaded crystal ...
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Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Swedish Designer, Chandelier, Brass, Oak, Fabric, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass, oak and white fabric chandelier designed and produced in Sweden, 1940s.
Dimensions of canopy (inches): 2.5” H x 3.5” Diameter
Socket takes standard E-26 bulbs. 5 sockets....
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1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Midcentury Fontana Arte chandelier by Gio Ponti, Italy 1940s
Located in Piacenza, Italy
Stunning chandelier designed by Gio Ponti for Fontana Arte
This suspension lamp, manufactured by Fontana Arte, features a transparent glass disc with metal and brass details
Origin...
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1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Antique French Tole Hand Painted Flower and Leaves 8 Light Chandelier 1940
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
3-515 French hand made and painted 8 light chandelier
Takes 8 candelabra based 40 watt bulbs.
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1940s Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Antique French Mazarin Bronze Chandelier
Located in STRAČOV, CZ
Antique French Mazarin Bronze Chandelier
A heavy eight-armed bronze chandelier in the style of Louis XIV. The upper part decorated with cherub heads on an acanthus leaf and the lowe...
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1910s French Louis XIV Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Bronze
French Mid-Century Modern Ceiling Light Attributed to Maison Lunel, 1940s
By Lunel
Located in Bochum, NRW
A Mid Century pendant lamp in a mixed textured surface.
The contrast of the gold brass and black is striking. The original colors are in good condition. Structural paint covers the ...
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1940s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass
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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