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Chandeliers and Pendants For Sale
Style: Hollywood Regency
Style: Industrial
40cm Prismatic Glass Holophane Globe Parisian Street Lamp. c.1960
By Holophane
Located in London, GB
Beautifully formed spherical Parisian glass street lights, made in France. c.1960.
This version has the 40cm diameter, these lights have remained in amazing condition, with only some age related chips to the prismatic glass reflectors as to be expected - can only imagine how many young French kids have thrown stones at these lights over the years! Price is per lamp.
A statement light...
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1960s French Industrial Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Glass, Fiberglass
Metal & Glass Shade Wheat Sheaf Chandelier Tole Toleware Coco Chanel Style
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A Hollywood Regency midcentury gilt and verdigris tole wheat sheaf chandelier in Coco Chanel Style with beautiful Murano glass shades, the fixtu...
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1960s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
J.L Lobmeyr chandelier with Swarovski crystal beads, Austria 1950s
By J.L Lobmeyr
Located in Beograd, RS
In this listing you will find a gorgeous and very rare Mid Century Modern brass chandelier with by J.L Lobmeyr. It features over 2500 Swarovski crystal beads that, when lit on, creat...
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1950s Austrian Hollywood Regency Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Early Red Top Street Light
Located in Peekskill, NY
Originally this was a Carbon Arc street lamp and has beed wired to take a standard E26 bulb. This is a rare porcelain Red Top. The body has been refinished as dark brass with red acc...
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Early 20th Century American Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Antique Holophane Small Pagoda Prismatic Glass Pendant Lights
By Holophane
Located in Nottingham, GB
ANTIQUE SMALL HOLOPHANE PAGODA PRISMATIC GLASS PENDANT LIGHTS
PRICE IS PER LIGHT - SIX AVAILABLE WHEN LISTED
A stunning antique Holophane prismatic glass light with original aged bra...
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1920s English Industrial Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Glass and Brass Gilt Palm Leaf Chandelier in the Style of Maison Jansen
Located in Antwerp, BE
Superb gilt brass chandelier with issuing elegant leaves from which hang glass rods. Glamorous Maison Jansen style brass palm frond chandelier with glass tubes, circa 1950s. Retains ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Huge Rare Antique Holophane Blondel Stiletto Bowl Pendant Light Fitting
By Holophane
Located in Nottingham, GB
A Rare Oversized Vintage Holophane Pendant Light Fitting
An attractive and large 'Blondel Stiletto Bowl' pendant light made in England...
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1910s English Industrial Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Copper, Brass
Industrial Frosted Dome Pendents - Matching Pair
Located in Peekskill, NY
This is an interesting pair of industrial pendents. The 14 inch done globes hav a frosted finish and a touch of Deco style. The wide top shade holder has a unique and almost decorati...
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Mid-20th Century American Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Glass
Franco Luce Murano Glass Chandelier, 1970s
By Franco Luce
Located in Antwerp, BE
Elegant chandelier with six opaline glass lampshades supported by a gold-plated hardware by Franco Luce, Murano, Italy, 1970s.
Diameter 25 inch - 64 cm.
height fixture 19 inch - 48 ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Gold Plate, Brass
White Iron Vintage Industrial Frosted Glass Pendant Lights
Located in Amsterdam, NL
White industrial hanging lamp
White metal top, white plastic ring with frosted glass
Weight: 3.60 kg / 7.9 lb
Priced per individual item. All lamps have been made suitable by inter...
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Mid-20th Century Czech Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Iron
German Black Enamel Vintage Industrial Bakelite Top Pendant Lights
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Vintage German industrial pendant light.
Used in warehouses and factories in Germany.
Black enamel top with Bakelite top.
Weight: 2.2 kg / 4...
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Mid-20th Century German Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Enamel
Early 29th Century Frilly White Milk Glass Pendant
Located in Canton, MA
Early 20th century industrial white frilly milk glass pendant. Black cord and canopy, porcelain antique style socket, antique clamp fitter and milk glas...
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Early 20th Century American Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Porcelain, Milk Glass
Gray Blue Enamel Vintage Industrial Pendant Lights
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Factory pendant
Blue gray enamel white interior
Weight : 2.50 kg / 5.5 lb
Priced per individual item. All lamps have been made suitable by international standards for incandescent ...
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Mid-20th Century Hungarian Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Enamel
Gray Metal Vintage Industrial Clear Frosted Glass Pendant Light
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Aluminum industrial pendant lamp
frosted glass with cage
Weight 2.00 kg / 4.4 lb
Priced per individual item. All lamps have been made suitable by international standards for incan...
Category
Mid-20th Century Czech Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Iron, Aluminum
Edimate Genuine Brass Copper Industrial Style Ceiling Light Version 1
By Edimate
Located in Vaudes, FR
Discover the artisanal excellence embodied in our industrial-style ceiling light, a showpiece that fuses contemporary elegance and authentic charm. Each piece embodies elegance and r...
Category
2010s French Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum, Brass, Copper
Edimate Genuine Copper Brass Industrial Style Ceiling Light Version 1
By Edimate
Located in Vaudes, FR
Discover the artisanal excellence embodied in our industrial-style ceiling light, a showpiece that fuses contemporary elegance and authentic charm. Each piece embodies elegance and r...
Category
2010s French Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum, Brass, Copper
Italian 20th Century Louis XVI St. Tole & Saxe Porcelain Three Light Chandelier
Located in Antwerp, BE
A beautiful and small scale Italian 20th century Louis XVI st. tole and Saxe porcelain three light chandelier.
The light requires three single E14 screw fit lightbulbs (60Watt max.)...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Tôle
Vintage Palm Beach Brass Palm Tree Leaf Leaves Faux Bamboo 8 Light Chandelier
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Vintage brass faux bamboo palm tree leaf leaves 8 light chandelier. Tested, working order. Original lovely patina. No damage or issues. Dimensions: 32 H x 36 D.
Category
1970s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Industrial orange iron Lamp, Italy 1970s
Located in Ceglie Messapica, IT
Industrial Orange Lamp, Italy 1970s.
Big industrial orange lampshade from the 1970s. Vintage design. In very good conditions with only few signs of t...
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1970s Italian Industrial Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Iron
Vintage Antique Industrial Art Deco GEC / GECoRAY Copper Pendant Light, C.1930
Located in London, GB
Stunning copper pendant lamp made in England by renowned light manufactures GEC - General Electric Company. c.1930
Spun copper shade in original condition with unusual and attactive and patina. Debossed brass makers badge still in place along with the original GecoRay mirrored reflector inside. Clear glass lens to bottom of lamp.
Rewired with 1m of black round flex.
About the maker
The General Electric Company, often shortened to GEC, was formed in 1886 in Britain and were a powerhouse in the development, design and manufacture of electrical components including defence electronics, communications, engineering and most notably lighting for various sectors. GEC produced street lighting, flameproof (FLP) rated factory lighting, airfield lighting and even shop window display lamps...
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1930s English Industrial Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Copper
Edimate Genuine Brass Copper Industrial Style Ceiling Light Version 2
By Edimate
Located in Vaudes, FR
Discover the artisanal excellence embodied in our industrial-style ceiling light, an exceptional lighting piece available in real aluminum, copper and brass executions.
Each example embodies a timeless elegance resulting from a meticulous process, shaped entirely by hand on our English wheel...
Category
2010s French Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum, Brass, Copper
Edimate Genuine Copper Brass Industrial Style Ceiling Light Version 2
By Edimate
Located in Vaudes, FR
Discover the artisanal excellence embodied in our industrial-style ceiling light, an exceptional lighting piece available in real aluminum, copper and brass executions.
Each example embodies a timeless elegance resulting from a meticulous process, shaped entirely by hand on our English wheel...
Category
2010s French Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum, Brass, Copper
Six-Tier Italian Murano Venini Chandelier
By Venini
Located in Antwerp, BE
A very glamorous chandelier made up of graduating tiers of approximately 100 triangular clear glass crystals and with four light sources taking medium base bulbs. Measures:
Diameter...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Steel
Edimate Genuine Copper Brass Industrial Style Ceiling Light Version 3
By Edimate
Located in Vaudes, FR
Immerse yourself in the world of exceptional craftsmanship and contemporary design with our industrial style ceiling light, an exceptional lighting piece available in authentic alumi...
Category
2010s French Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass, Copper, Aluminum
Edimate Genuine Brass Copper Industrial Style Ceiling Light Version 3
By Edimate
Located in Vaudes, FR
Immerse yourself in the world of exceptional craftsmanship and contemporary design with our industrial style ceiling light, an exceptional lighting piece available in authentic alumi...
Category
2010s French Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum, Brass, Copper
Edimate Genuine Aluminium Copper Industrial Style Ceiling Light Version 2
By Edimate
Located in Vaudes, FR
Discover the artisanal excellence embodied in our industrial-style ceiling light, an exceptional lighting piece available in real aluminum, copper and brass executions.
Each example embodies a timeless elegance resulting from a meticulous process, shaped entirely by hand on our English wheel...
Category
2010s French Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum, Brass, Copper
Antique Copper Ring Chandelier With Prismatic Holophane Glass Shades By Gec
Located in Nottingham, GB
EXQUISITE COPPER CHANDELIER BY GENERAL ELECTRIC
An attractive and impressive electrolier made in England circa 1920 by The General Electric Co Ltd.
Stunning copper ring fitting with...
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1920s English Industrial Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass, Copper
Edimate Genuine Aluminium Brass Industrial Style Ceiling Light Version 2
By Edimate
Located in Vaudes, FR
Discover the artisanal excellence embodied in our industrial-style ceiling light, an exceptional lighting piece available in real aluminum, copper and brass executions.
Each example embodies a timeless elegance resulting from a meticulous process, shaped entirely by hand on our English wheel...
Category
2010s French Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum, Brass, Copper
Edimate Genuine Aluminium Copper Industrial Style Ceiling Light Version 3
By Edimate
Located in Vaudes, FR
Immerse yourself in the world of exceptional craftsmanship and contemporary design with our industrial style ceiling light, an exceptional lighting piece available in authentic alumi...
Category
2010s French Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum, Brass, Copper
Edimate Genuine Aluminium Brass Industrial Style Ceiling Light Version 3
By Edimate
Located in Vaudes, FR
Immerse yourself in the world of exceptional craftsmanship and contemporary design with our industrial style ceiling light, an exceptional lighting piece available in authentic alumi...
Category
2010s French Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum, Brass, Copper
Vintage Brass Gilded Chandelier with Crystal Flowers
Located in Antwerp, BE
Elegant brass gilded ceiling light with crystal flowers.
Diameter 23.6" - 60 cm.
Height fixture 17.3" - 44 cm.
Total height including the chain is a ceiling plate 26" - 66 cm.
The l...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass
French Marie Therese Cut Crystal and Gilt Chandelier
Located in Coimbra, PT
Measures:
Diameter 21.65 in/ 55 cm
Height 37.40 in (23.62 in+ 13.78 in/chain) / 95 cm (60 cm + 35 cm/chain)
Weight: 11 lb/ 5 Kg
6-light bulbs E14/ good working condition/European...
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20th Century French Hollywood Regency Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal
Glass Shade Industrial Holophane Glass Hanging Pendant Lights
By 360volt
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Holophane lampshade. Metal bulb holder with glass shade.
2 meter black wire.
Weight: 0.9 kg / 2 lb
Priced per individual item. All lamps have been made suitable by internation...
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Large Hanging Lamp Design by Hans Kogl, 1970, Italy
By Hans Kögl
Located in Antwerp, BE
Large hanging lamp design by Hans Kogl, 1970 Italy.
Hollywood Regency style hanging lamp with ears of corn and floral details. This beautiful lamp comes from the 1960s and was designed by Hans Kögl.
A large Hollywood Regency eight-armed lamp from Italy manufactured in the mid-century (1960s and 1970s). It is shaped like a pair of wheat sheaves and is made of antique silver leaf plated...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Industrial Explosion Proof Rusted Pendant Lights With Green Enamel Diffusers
Located in Nottingham, GB
EXTRA LARGE FLP VINTAGE INDUSTRIAL PENDANT LIGHTS BY VICTOR
Oversized industrial pendant lights reclaimed from a chemical mixing plant in Scotland.
Made in England circa 1950 by Victor Products Ltd.
The heavy duty cast aluminium bodies of the light fittings have been coated in our rusted patina and sealed to lock in the finish,
The thick glass domed bottom section is haloed by a large green enamel diffuser shade giving a real unique look to these lights, the enamel diffusers would of been an optional extra to the lights for areas that required focused light.
The orange / brown tones of the rusted patina really pops against the green enamel shades.
Various cast marking can be seen around the light including the FLP ratings and "VICTOR" makers marks also original brass plates are intact displaying the original wattage / voltage and model number.
The lights have been professionally restored, all electrical components have been updated using CE certified parts and including 3m of our premium black fabric cable and heavy duty black chain and ceiling fittings.
Please contact us for use outside of the UK, the lights can be adapted and wired to suit most countries worldwide.
The artists figure "WOODY" in the images is 6ft 1" to give a representation of scale.
A Brief History of Victor Products Limited
Founded in the 1929, Victor Products Ltd are still in existence today based from its UK HQ in Tyne & Wear. Recognised worldwide for the highest quality production of explosion proof lighting...
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1950s British Industrial Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum, Steel, Iron
French Grey Metal Vintage Industrial Pendant Lamp by Mazda, France
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Industrial pendant light by Mazda, France.
Grey aluminum
Weight: 4.00 kg / 8.8 lb
Priced per individual item. All lamps have been made suitable by international standards for incan...
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Mid-20th Century French Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
Green Cast Vintage Industrial Clear Glass Flush Mount by Industria Rotterdam
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Industria Rotterdam industrial cage light
Green cast iron with clear glass
Weight: 2.40 kg / 5.3 lb
Priced per individual item. All lamps have been made suitable by international s...
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20th Century Dutch Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Iron
Feldman Co. Hollywood Regency Brass Lotus 9-Light Chandelier
Located in San Francisco, CA
A sculptural, brass lotus chandelier produced by Feldman Company of Los Angeles, CA in the 1960s. This is a rare design- with 8 candlestick arms- as opposed to the smaller, pendant v...
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Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Hollywood Regency Mid 20th Century Bell Jar Lantern
Located in Charleston, SC
Hollywood Regency mid 20th century bell jar lantern. This high style Bell Lantern has a brass smoke bells with 3 brass chains descending to the Greek Key Band. The chains are hooked ...
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Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
French Black Metal Vintage Industrial Cast Iron 5 bulbs Pendant Light
Located in Amsterdam, NL
French black metal 5 bulb vintage industrial pendant light
5x E27 / E26
Weight 4.30 kg / 9.5 lb
Priced per individual item. All lamps have been made suitable by international stan...
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Mid-20th Century French Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Iron
White Enamel Vintage Industrial Pendant Lights NOS
Located in Amsterdam, NL
White industrial pendant.
Vintage, high quality. New old stock.
Weight: 1.2 kg or 2.6 lb.
Priced per individual item. All lamps have been made suitable by international standa...
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20th Century Hungarian Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Enamel
Large Industrial Grey Enamel and Cast Iron Pendant Light, 1960s
By Elektrosvit
Located in Kojetice, CZ
Large heavy industrial hanging lamp made by Elektrosvit in former Czechoslovakia during the 1960s. It features a grey enamel shade with white enamel interior, a cast iron body and a ...
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Mid-20th Century Czech Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Enamel, Iron
White Porcelain Vintage Industrial Opaline Milk Glass Pendant Lights
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Industrial pendant.
White porcelain, opaline glass.
2 conductors, no ground.
Weight: 1.06 kg / 2.3 lb
Priced per individual item. All lamps have been made suitable by interna...
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Mid-20th Century French Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Milk Glass, Opaline Glass, Porcelain, Glass
White Porcelain Vintage Industrial Clear Glass Pendant Lights
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Industrial pendant.
White porcelain, clear glass.
2 conductors, no ground.
Weight: 1.06 kg / 2.3 lb
Priced per individual item. All lamps have been made suitable by internati...
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Mid-20th Century French Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Porcelain, Glass
Industrial Etched Glass Teardrop Pendant Light
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Antique, industrial pendant light features a late 19th century, etched glass, teardrop-shaped shade with brass switch fitter. The pendant is newly wired with 40 inches of braided clo...
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Late 19th Century American Industrial Antique Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Vintage White Porcelain Pendant Light, 1970s
Located in Kojetice, CZ
Vintage industrial light made in former Czechoslovakia during the 1970s. It features a white porcelain top and a glass cover. The socket requires standard E27/ E26 light bulbs. New ...
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1970s Czech Industrial Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Porcelain, Glass
Very Early Impressive, Unique And Complex Gas Lamp - Matching Pair
Located in Peekskill, NY
As you can imagine we see a good deal of lighting. This one I have not seen and would use in my own home. This was a 4 burner gas lamp with all the valves and adjustments crowning a...
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Mid-19th Century American Industrial Antique Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
White Porcelain Clear Glass Vintage Industrial Brass Pendant Lights
By 360volt
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Porcelain industrial hanging lamp.
White porcelain, brass and clear glass.
Wired for 110 volt or 220 volt
2 conductors, no ground.
Weight: 1.40 kg / 3.1 lb
Priced per indivi...
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Xl Polish Factory Lights With Prismatic Glass - Graphite Grey / Polished Steel
Located in Nottingham, GB
RECLAIMED EXTRA LARGE FACTORY LIGHTS FROM EASTERN EUROPE
These oversized industrial pendant lights once illuminated factories across eastern Euro...
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1980s Polish Industrial Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
Xl Polish Factory Lights With Prismatic Glass - Olive Green / Polished Steel
Located in Nottingham, GB
RECLAIMED EXTRA LARGE FACTORY LIGHTS FROM EASTERN EUROPE
These oversized industrial pendant lights once illuminated factories across eastern Euro...
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1980s Polish Industrial Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
Industrial White Enamel Pendant Lamp, 1960s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Timeless white-colored (enameled) industrial design fishing lamp.
This quality fixture is inspired by the centuries-old practice of fishermen hanging lan...
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Mid-20th Century French Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Skirted Bell Holophane Pendents - Matching Pair
By Holophane
Located in Peekskill, NY
I think this is the best looking prismatic lamp we have ever offered. It has a 15.5 inch diameter decorative crown and hangs from 3 contoured outrigger rods. We love Holophane lamps ...
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Early 20th Century American Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Glass
Vintage White Porcelain Pendant Light, 1970s
Located in Kojetice, CZ
Vintage industrial light made in former Czechoslovakia during the 1970s. It features a white porcelain top and a glass cover. The socket requires standard E27/ E26 light bulbs. New ...
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1970s Czech Industrial Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Porcelain, Glass
Industrial French Dark Blue Enamel Pendant Lamp from MAZDA, 1960s
By Mazda
Located in Kojetice, CZ
This industrial lamp was made by MAZDA in France during the 1960s. It features a dark blue enamel shade with white enamel interior and metal top. New porcelain socket requires standa...
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Mid-20th Century French Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Enamel
Contemporary Pendant Lamp 'R' in Black Lava Stone 'Medium
By Buzao, Bentu Design
Located in Paris, FR
Pendant lamp 'R' by Buzao x Bentu design.
Black lava stone and black aluminum
Measures: 24 cm high, 26 cm diameter
Wire: 2 meters black (adjustable)
Lamp type: E27 LED 3W 100-240V ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Lava, Aluminum
Spanish Brass and Crystal Chandelier
Located in Canton, MA
Mid 20th Century Spanish brass and crystal chandelier. Solid brass with light patina. Five arms. Teardrop crystals.
Material: b...
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Mid-20th Century Spanish Hollywood Regency Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Xl Polish Factory Lights With Prismatic Glass - Matt Grey
Located in Nottingham, GB
RECLAIMED EXTRA LARGE FACTORY LIGHTS FROM EASTERN EUROPE
These oversized industrial pendant lights once illuminated factories across eastern Europe.
Made in Poland circa 1985 by ZA...
Category
1980s Polish Industrial Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Steel, Aluminum
Contemporary Pendant Lamp 'DIE' in Concrete
By Bentu Design
Located in Paris, FR
'DIE' pendant lamp in concrete
Dark grey
Light grey
Measures: Ø25 cm × H 17.8 cm
Bulb: E27 COB LED 100-240V 80Ra 240LM 3000K - Comptable with US electric system.
Bentu Design furn...
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Concrete
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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