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Chandeliers and Pendants For Sale
Style: Organic Modern
Style: Louis XV
Handcrafted plaster, Calla Lily Light Single, Red Plaster Finish
Located in Freiburg im Breisgau, DE
Hand-sculpted in plaster you can select from a single element or a pair of Calla Lily Light allowing for endless possibilities to create your own composit...
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21st Century and Contemporary German Organic Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Cosmic 'Comet Pendant Regolith' Handmade Dark Bronzed Black Brass Ceiling Light
Located in London, GB
Named after the astronomical object that signals rebirth and new ideas, the ‘Comet’ pieces are achieved with skilful brass shaping and patina finishes that celebrate British metal ar...
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21st Century and Contemporary British Organic Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Contemporary Italian Rose Pink Textured Murano Glass Bronze Pendant/Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
Bring the unusual yet elegant in your space! A modern suspension couture light fixture, a creation entirely handcrafted in Italy with lantern stylized shape, in the style of Max Ingr...
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2010s Italian Organic Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Bronze

Handcrafted plaster, Calla Lily Light Pair, Red Plaster Finish
Located in Freiburg im Breisgau, DE
Hand-sculpted in plaster you can select from a single element or a pair of Calla Lily allowing for endless possibilities to create your own composition. The pair of Calla Lily consis...
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21st Century and Contemporary German Organic Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

A French 19th century Louis XV st. crystal chandelier
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A beautiful and extremely decorative French 19th century Louis XV st. gilt metal and Baccarat crystal chandelier. The eight arm eighteen light chandelier is centered by a most elegan...
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19th Century French Louis XV Antique Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal

Wonderful Italian Cage Form Chandelier with Colorful Porcelain Flowers
Located in Rome, IT
19th century Italian Piedmontese cage form chandelier ornamented with colorful porcelain flowers and hand painted tole leaves. Six arms with six candle holders...
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19th Century Italian Louis XV Antique Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Spotlight Volumes, Pendant EC (sage)
Located in Paris, FR
SPOTLIGHT VOLUMES, pendant lamp Design: Lukas Peet, Editor: ANDLight Model shown: EC sage Compositions – Up light: A, B, C D, or E – Down light: A, B, D, or E Inspired by spotligh...
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21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Organic Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Aluminum

Louis XV 19th Century Bronze Dore and Cobalt Porcelain Eight-Arm Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
French Louis XV-Style (19th Century) bronze dore 8-arm chandelier featuring a Baroque scroll form frame and sculptural cobalt porcelain body with 3 applied bronze fleur de lis decora...
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19th Century French Louis XV Antique Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal, Bronze

Contemporary Pendant Lamp 'Domino' by Sylvain Willenz x AGO, Burgundy
Located in Paris, FR
Domino Pendant lamp by Sylvain Willenz x AGO Lighting Burgundy - Single Pendant Lamp Materials: Aluminum Light Source: Integrated LED (COB), DC Watt. 15 W Color temp. 2700 / ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Korean Organic Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Aluminum

'Cosmic Ore Chandelier 70' Handmade Gradient Patinated Brass Ceiling Light
Located in London, GB
Inspired by planet-like shapes and textures, the Cosmic collection plays with both metal properties and a selection of patina finishes. Composed of four carefully hand-spun brass pla...
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2010s English Organic Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Transcendence Suspension 3 Ango, Hand-Crafted Sculptural Pendant Light
By Ango
Located in Bangkok, TH
A sophisticated sculptural pendant lighting piece, “Transcendence suspension 3” is made up of eight separate diffusers, each one handcrafte...
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Organic Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Organic Material

Ceramic Pendant Lamp 'TRN C3' by Pani Jurek, Brass Rod, Brown & Blue
Located in Paris, FR
TRN C3 Pendant lamp / ceiling lamp / chandelier Designer: Pani Jurek Dimensions: H 45 x 35 x 5 cm Bulb (not included): E27/E26, compatible with US electric system Materials: Hand...
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21st Century and Contemporary Polish Organic Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Arraid Flushmount Light by Gallery L7
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Elegant aged brass and opaline glass flushmount light "Arraid", designed by Gallery L7, handcrafted and finished in Los Angeles from American brass. Can be wall or ceiling mounted, h...
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2010s American Organic Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Contemporary Leather Pendant Lamp 'Flip' by Sebastian Herkner x AGO, Brown
Located in Paris, FR
Flip Pendant lamp by Sebastian Herkner x AGO Lighting Brown Leather Pendant Lamp Materials: Aluminium Light Source: E14 Watt. Max 20 W Cable Length: 3M Available colors in alumin...
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21st Century and Contemporary Korean Organic Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Aluminum

Contemporary Wall Lamp 'Mozzi' by AGO 'Large, Terracotta'
Located in Paris, FR
Mozzi Pendant Lamp by AGO Lighting Opal glass, Steel, Aluminum Integrated LED (SMD), DC Light source: Integrated LED (SMD), DC Watt: 13 W Color Temp. 2700 / 3000 K Ceiling cup Ø 44,...
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21st Century and Contemporary Korean Organic Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Aluminum, Steel

Contemporary Pendant Lamp 'Mozzi' by ago 'Small - Charcoal'
Located in Paris, FR
Mozzi Pendant Lamp by AGO Lighting Small Terracotta Opal glass, Steel, Aluminum Integrated LED (SMD), DC Light source: Integrated LED (SMD), DC Watt: 6 W Color Temp. 2700 / 30...
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21st Century and Contemporary Korean Organic Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

Ceramic Pendant Lamp 'TRN C4' by Pani Jurek, Brass Rod, Teklan Edition
Located in Paris, FR
TRN C4 Pendant lamp / ceiling lamp / chandelier Designer: Pani Jurek x Tekla Evelina Dimensions: H 25 x 35 x 5 cm Bulb (not included): E27/E26, compat...
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21st Century and Contemporary Polish Organic Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Large Vintage Gilt Bronze and Beaded Crystal Glass 6-Light Flush Mount, Fixture
Located in Lisse, NL
Beautiful and good condition, six light ceiling lamp. If you are looking for a large size, elegant and well made flush mount to grace your hallway, landing or bedroom then this vintage light fixture could be perfect. Both with the light switched on and off, the design of this hand-crafted gem is very pleasing to the eye. This rare pendant creates and radiates a spherical, warm light and it could hardly be in better condition. The gilt bronze frame is still beautiful and we have cleaned every individual piece of crystal glass. This too is why this vintage pendant still has its original, sparkling look and feel. Have you also noticed the gorgeous, gilt bronze finial with the crystal globe pendant...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Louis XV Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal, Brass, Bronze

Contemporary Pendant Lamp 'Mozzi' by ago 'Small - Egg White'
Located in Paris, FR
Mozzi Pendant Lamp by AGO Lighting Small Egg White Opal glass, Steel, Aluminum Integrated LED (SMD), DC Light source: Integrated LED (SMD), DC Watt: 6...
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21st Century and Contemporary Korean Organic Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

Evolutionette by Ango, Silk Cocoon Hand-crafted Table Lamp
By Ango
Located in Bangkok, TH
A small globe pendant light, Evolutionette has been developed from “Globette-EV” Ango table light that won Design Excellent Award (DEmark), Thailan...
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Organic Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Organic Material

Contemporary Pendant Lamp 'Mozzi' by ago 'Large, Terracotta'
Located in Paris, FR
Mozzi Pendant Lamp by AGO Lighting Opal glass, Steel, Aluminum Integrated LED (SMD), DC Light source: Integrated LED (SMD), DC Watt: 13 W Color Temp. 2700 / 3000 K Cable Lengt...
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21st Century and Contemporary Korean Organic Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

Ceramic Pendant Lamp 'TRN A2' by Pani Jurek, Brass Rod, Green
Located in Paris, FR
TRN A2 Pendant lamp / ceiling lamp / chandelier Designer: Pani Jurek Dimensions: H 5 x 15 x 5 cm Model shown: Green Bulb (not included): E27/E26, compatible with US electric syste...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Organic Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Set of 3 Very Large Pair Italian Murano Glass Blown Grey Globe Ceiling Fixtures
Located in Westport, CT
A wonderful set of 3 very large mouth blown globe shaped pendants in a light gray with silver. The silver offers a subtle texture with speckling and light overall shimmery quality up...
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2010s Italian Organic Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Blown Glass

Handcrafted Textured Porcelain Antiqued Bronze Pendant
Located in Sharon, CT
Our pinch pendant light combines a rustic porcelain shade with industrial chic antiqued bronze fixture and a simple black fabric cord. Let's call it mode...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Organic Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

'Constellation 02 Mixed' Patinated Brass Ceiling Pendants
Located in London, GB
Inspired by planet-like shapes and textures, the Cosmic collection plays with both metal properties and a selection of patina finishes. Finished in Atelier001’s signature bronze gr...
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2010s English Organic Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Organic Modern Light Fixture Lost-Wax Bronze Vintage Finish Horsehair Tassels
Located in San Antonio, TX
MARATUS chandelier was designed for the Mol collection by Mexican artist Isabel Moncada. A chestnut horse with a white tail is called Palomino, it is dashing and atypical. This lamp is an allegory of its sumptuous presence. The vintage finish accentuates the volumes and vigor of the bronze pieces that make up this skeleton with shiny translucent strands of natural horsehair. It uses a low-watt LED light that lasts up to 18 years and saves 90% of energy consumption. Cast bronze with vintage finish pieces. 12 lights with horsehair tassels...
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21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Organic Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Early 20th Century French Painted Iron Six-Light Clock Chandelier
Located in Dallas, TX
This elegant, antique chandelier was crafted in France, circa 1920. The oblong iron fixture with scroll motifs, features a center round metal clock with Roman numbers and adjustable ...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XV Chandeliers and Pendants

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Iron

Contemporary Pendant Light, Sculptural Collectible Design "Ikigai" by AOAO
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
- Colour is customisable (Please see the colour chart). - Voltage can be set to 120V or 230V - If you require colour/material samples, please feel free to let us know. Ikigai is a large handmade sculptural pendant lamp...
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21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Organic Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Contemporary Wall Lamp 'Mozzi' by Ago 'Large, Charcoal'
Located in Paris, FR
Mozzi Pendant Lamp by AGO Lighting Opal glass, Steel, Aluminum Integrated LED (SMD), DC Light source: Integrated LED (SMD), DC Watt: 13 W Color Temp. 2700 / 3000 K Ceiling cup Ø 44,...
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21st Century and Contemporary Korean Organic Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Steel, Aluminum

Biomorphic Pendant by Studio Chora, Organic Hanging Light Fixture, Made-to-order
Located in Albuquerque, NM
Hanging pendant light fixture by Studio Chora, Biomorphic Series. Hardwired. Current production and made-to-order. 3-4 week lead time. Biomorphic: ‘bios' meaning life and 'morphe' meaning form. Dimensions (as shown): diameter: 1'-0" height: 0'-9-1/2" The Biomorphic Pendant...
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2010s American Organic Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Plaster, Paper

Cosmic 'Comet Pendant Verdigris' Handmade Artisan Patinated Brass Ceiling Light
Located in London, GB
Named after the astronomical object that signals rebirth and new ideas, the ‘Comet’ pieces are achieved with skilful brass shaping and patina finishes that celebrate British metal ar...
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21st Century and Contemporary British Organic Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Cosmic 'Comet Pendant Purion' Handmade White Piano Lacquered Brass Ceiling Light
Located in London, GB
Named after the astronomical object that signals rebirth and new ideas, the ‘Comet’ pieces are achieved with skilful brass shaping and patina finishes that celebrate British metal ar...
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21st Century and Contemporary British Organic Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Contemporary Crystal Black and White Smoked Murano Glass Pendant Light
Located in New York, NY
Fun and elegant Italian pendant chandelier, entirely handcrafted, of organic modern design consisting of a succession of elements: black opaline glass and brass spheres, a hand-cut jewel like rock glass decoration, a saucer shaped ivory white mouth blown murano glass piece overlaid in clear crystal worked with pure gold speckles, a handmade translucent smoked...
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2010s Italian Organic Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Gold, Brass

Cosmic 'Comet Pendant Oxidium' Handmade Oxidised Patinated Brass Ceiling Pendant
Located in London, GB
Named after the astronomical object that signals rebirth and new ideas, the ‘Comet’ pieces are achieved with skilful brass shaping and patina finishes that celebrate British metal ar...
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21st Century and Contemporary British Organic Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Contemporary Pendant Lamp 'Domino' by Sylvain Willenz x AGO, Mud Gray
Located in Paris, FR
Domino Pendant lamp by Sylvain Willenz x AGO Lighting Mud Gray - Single Pendant Lamp Materials: Aluminum Light Source: Integrated LED (COB), DC Watt. 15 W Color temp. 2700 / ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Korean Organic Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Aluminum

Cosmic 'Comet Pendant Sol' Handmade Artisan Pure Satin Brass Ceiling Light
Located in London, GB
Named after the astronomical object that signals rebirth and new ideas, the ‘Comet’ pieces are achieved with skilful brass shaping and patina finishes that celebrate British metal ar...
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21st Century and Contemporary British Organic Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Silk over Metal "Suuria" Pendant Lamp by Aqua Creations
Located in linden, NJ
Urchin shaped suspended light hand made from crushed silk on metal.
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21st Century and Contemporary Israeli Organic Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Cut Steel

Silk over Metal "Perlina" Pendant Lamp by Aqua Creations
Located in linden, NJ
Urchin shaped pendant light hand made from crushed silk on metal.
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21st Century and Contemporary Israeli Organic Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Cut Steel

Contemporary Pendant Lamp 'Mozzi' by AGO 'Large, Charcoal'
Located in Paris, FR
Mozzi Pendant Lamp by AGO Lighting Opal glass, Steel, Aluminum Integrated LED (SMD), DC Light source: Integrated LED (SMD), DC Watt: 13 W Color Temp. 2700 / 3000 K Cable Lengt...
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21st Century and Contemporary Korean Organic Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Aluminum, Steel

Cosmic 'Comet Pendant Aurum' Handmade High Polished Brass Ceiling Light
Located in London, GB
Named after the astronomical object that signals rebirth and new ideas, the ‘Comet’ pieces are achieved with skilful brass shaping and patina finishes that celebrate British metal ar...
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21st Century and Contemporary British Organic Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Cosmic 'Comet Pendant Ore' Handmade Bronze Gradient Patinated Brass Ceiling Lamp
Located in London, GB
Named after the astronomical object that signals rebirth and new ideas, the ‘Comet’ pieces are achieved with skilful brass shaping and patina finishes that celebrate British metal ar...
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21st Century and Contemporary British Organic Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Ceramic Pendant Lamp 'TRN B3' by Pani Jurek, Brass Rod, Ochre
Located in Paris, FR
TRN B3 Pendant lamp / ceiling lamp / chandelier Designer: Pani Jurek Dimensions: H 18 x 35 x 5 cm Model shown: Ochre Bulb (not included): E27/E26, compatible with US electric syst...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Organic Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Contemporary Pendant Lamp 'Cotton' by AGO, Small - Deep Green
Located in Paris, FR
Cotton Pendant lamp by Sebastian Herkner x AGO Lighting Small - Deep Green Materials: Aluminum, Stainless Light Source: Integrated LED (SMD), DC Watt. 4W Color temp. 2700 / 3...
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21st Century and Contemporary Korean Organic Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Aluminum, Stainless Steel

Italian 19th Century Louis XV St. Tole, Gilt Metal And Saxe Porcelain Chandelier
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A beautiful Italian 19th century Louis XV st. Tole, gilt metal and Saxe porcelain chandelier. The six arm eighteen bulb chandelier is centered by a charming bottom gilt metal floral ...
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19th Century Italian Louis XV Antique Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Ceramic Pendant Lamp 'TRN A2' by Pani Jurek, Brass Rod, Ochre
Located in Paris, FR
TRN A2 Pendant lamp / ceiling lamp / chandelier Designer: Pani Jurek Dimensions: H 5 x 15 x 5 cm Model shown: Ochre Bulb (not included): E27/E26, compatible with US electric syste...
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21st Century and Contemporary Polish Organic Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Contemporary Minimalist Italian 8-Arm Crystal Murano Glass Modern Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
Minimalist modern creation of the traditional Venetian Chandelier, 8 lights, in artistic blown crystal Murano glass, entirely hand-crafted in Italy. This lighting fixture in Murano g...
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2010s Italian Organic Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Nickel, Iron

Customizable Ceramic Pendant Lamp 'TRN E1' by Pani Jurek, Brass Rod, Green
Located in Paris, FR
TRN E1 Pendant lamp / ceiling lamp / chandelier Designer: Pani Jurek Dimensions: H 67 x 55 x 5 cm Bulb (not included): E27/E26, compatible with US electric system Materials: Hand...
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21st Century and Contemporary Polish Organic Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

'Pendant Duo Seleno 70' Handmade Steel Chandelier
Located in London, GB
Inspired by planet-like shapes and textures, the Cosmic collection plays with both metal properties and a selection of patina finishes. The Pendant Duo Seleno is composed of three ...
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21st Century and Contemporary British Organic Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Steel

Pair of Italian turn of the cent Louis XV st. gilt metal and cryst chandeliers
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A stunning and most decorative pair of Italian turn of the century Louis XV st. gilt metal and crystal chandeliers. Each twelve arm chandelier is centered by a beautiful facett...
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19th Century Louis XV Antique Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal

Ceramic Pendant Lamp 'TRN B3' by Pani Jurek, Brass Rod, Red
Located in Paris, FR
TRN B3 Pendant lamp / ceiling lamp / chandelier Designer: Pani Jurek Dimensions: H 18 x 35 x 5 cm Bulb (not included): E27/E26, compatible with US electric system ________________...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Organic Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Spotlight Volumes, Pendant EB (vanilla)
Located in Paris, FR
SPOTLIGHT VOLUMES, pendant lamp Design: Lukas Peet, Editor: ANDLight Model shown: EB Compositions – Up light: A, B, C D, or E – Down light: A, B, D, or E Inspired by spotlights, t...
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21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Organic Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Aluminum

Contemporary Wall Lamp 'Mozzi' by AGO 'Large, White'
Located in Paris, FR
Mozzi Pendant Lamp by AGO Lighting Opal glass, Steel, Aluminum Integrated LED (SMD), DC Light source: Integrated LED (SMD), DC Watt: 13 W Color Temp. 2700 / 3000 K Ceiling cup...
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21st Century and Contemporary Korean Organic Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Aluminum, Steel

Modernist Italian Murano Glass Silver White 24-Carat Gold Leaf Round Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary bespoke Venetian sphere sputnik chandelier with sunburst organic design and Hollywood Regency glamour, entirely hand crafted in Italy, composed of a sensual cluster of i...
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2010s Italian Organic Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass, Gold Leaf, Silver Leaf

Double "Malplaquet" Pendant Light by The Urban Electric, Made in the USA
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Introducing the stunning Double "Malplaquet" Pendant Light by Steven Gambrel for The Urban Electric, proudly made in the USA. This exceptional piece...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Organic Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Bronze

Ceramic Pendant Lamp 'TRN D1' by Pani Jurek, Brass Rod, Black, Ochre, Blue
Located in Paris, FR
TRN D1 Pendant lamp / ceiling lamp / chandelier Designer: Pani Jurek Dimensions: H 37.5 x 35 x 5 cm Model shown: Black, ochre & light blue Bulb (not include...
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21st Century and Contemporary Polish Organic Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Contemporary Pendant Lamp 'Cotton' by AGO, Small, Chocolate
Located in Paris, FR
Cotton Pendant lamp by Sebastian Herkner x AGO Lighting Small - Chocolate Materials: Aluminum, Stainless Light Source: Integrated LED (SMD), DC Watt. 4W Color temp. 2700 / 30...
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21st Century and Contemporary Korean Organic Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Stainless Steel, Aluminum

A small French 19th century Louis XV st. Ormolu and Crystal chandelier
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A small French 19th century Louis XV st. Ormolu and Crystal chandelier. The six arm chandelier displays a central fut decorated with foliage amidst a twisted ribbon. The fut...
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19th Century French Louis XV Antique Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal, Ormolu

Palatial 19th Century French Louis XV Gilt Bronze & Crystal 16-Light Chandelier
Located in Atlanta, GA
French, 19th century. This palatial antique Baccarat style chandelier is adorned with tremendous cut crystal prisms sizes ranging from 3.5-8.5” in clear and smokey glass. Large cryst...
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19th Century French Louis XV Antique Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal, Bronze

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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