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Chandeliers and Pendants For Sale
Swedish Designer, Chandelier, Brass, Fabric, Sweden, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and white fabric chandelier designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1930s.
Oxidation present to brass
Wear consistent with age and use
Overall Dimensions (inches): 29" Height ...
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1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Single Italian Ball Midcentury Cocoon Castiglioni Style Pendant Light, Vintage
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A beautiful cocoon hanging lamp made in Italy in the 1960s.It has a beautiful round ball design, which is similar to the lamps made by Castiglioni. It is approx. 16" in diameter. The...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
BRASS Pendant Uplighter with 4 lights
Located in St- Leonard, Quebec
MCM style BRASS pendant Uplighter with 6 lights . Concave disc are hand spun with prime quality brass . Solid sturdy hardware and construction .
Diameter 30”
Height: 25" inches ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
$2,495 / item
Hand Crafted Solitaire 02 Pendant, Ø80cm/31.5in
By Naomi Paul
Located in London, London
SIMPLE SHADE collection is the essence of a shade. One simple design with transformative properties in singular and multiple forms. Using Japanese philosophy to mindfully design spac...
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21st Century and Contemporary British Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
$21,360 / item
Giant Swedish Balloon Lamp Made of Fabric With Floral Motifs, 1960s
Located in Hannover, DE
This huge Swedish lamp from the 1960s is extraordinary in its size and quality. The high-quality natural fabric has been artistically printed with flowers in a subtle, warm green. Th...
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
French Designer, Pendant Light, Glass, Rope, France, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A pink glass and beige rope pendant light designed and produced in France, c. 1930s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 18.0"H x 13.75"W x 13.75"D
Cord Length (inches): 13”
Dimensions o...
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1930s French Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Rope, Glass
Mid Century Modern Reggiani Style 5 ft Chandelier Large Statement Lamp
By Reggiani
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Elevate your space with a touch of vintage space-age elegance. The Reggiani Style Chandelier is a Mid-Century Modern masterpiece, crafted with a timeless metallic finish that radiate...
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Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum
10-light Murano Glass "Tronchi" Chandelier Toni Zuccheri For Venini, 1960s
By Toni Zuccheri, Venini
Located in Palermo, IT
10-light Glass "Tronchi" Murano Glass Chandelier attributed to Toni Zuccheri for Venini, 1960s
Intact and in good condition.
Height 70 cm, diameter 50 cm.
Metal structure.
E 27 lamps...
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1960s Italian Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Large Three-Tier Murano Glass Tube Chandelier, Pink Albaster
By Mazzega
Located in Gaiarine Frazione Francenigo (TV), IT
Italian vintage chandelier in Murano glass and nickel-plated metal structure. The armor polished nickel supports 48 large glass tubes in a star shape. The alabaster technique create...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Blown Glass
Gold Finish Metal With 12 White Glass Spheres Chandelier by Il Paralume Marina
Located in Milan, IT
A masterpiece of light and style, this stunning chandelier features a squared metal rod with a gold finish, elegantly supporting 12 white glass spheres, all illuminated to create a d...
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2010s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Tom Dixon 'Melt' Opal Finish Polycarbonate Pendant
By Tom Dixon
Located in Glendale, CA
Tom Dixon 'Melt' Opal Finish Polycarbonate Pendant
The 'Melt' pendant is a beautifully biomorphic pendant that reflects and refracts light. Featuring an integrated LED module, it cr...
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21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
$1,125 / item
Brass Blue Enamel Vintage Frosted Glass Pendant Lights
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Blue enamel industrial hanging lamp.
Frosted glass with brass top.
Weight: 2.40 kg / 5.3 lb
Priced per individual item. All lamps have been made suitable by international standards...
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Mid-20th Century Hungarian Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass, Enamel
'Onos 55' Brass Pendant Lamp by Florian Schulz, 1970s Germany
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Designed by Florian Schulz and crafted in Germany in the 1970s, this pendant light captivates with its elegant and functional design. Its sleek, minimalist aesthetic reflects the era...
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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
French Mid-Century French Cherries Tole Chandelier
Located in Austin, TX
French Mid-Century French Cherries Tole Chandelier.
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Tôle
Benedict Wrought Iron Chandelier by Miamar Home
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This two-tier, eight-arm iron chandelier features a graceful, sculptural design with subtly curved arms radiating from a central tapered hub. Each arm supports a white faux candle sl...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Wrought Iron
Austrian Postmodern Pair of "Cocoon" Chandeliers by EGLO Leuchten, 1990s
Located in Badajoz, Badajoz
Beauty Pair of Austrian "Cocoon" Chandeliers. These Chandeliers were designed during the 1990s in Austria by Eglo Leuchten.
Original “Eglo” label still shows on the structure.
These...
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1990s Austrian Post-Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Sunburst Brass Ceiling Lamp – French Craftsmanship, Circa 196
Located in Barcelona, ES
Step back in time with the allure of a Mid-Century Modern sunburst brass wall lamp, a design gem from circa 1960, steeped in the traditions of French craftsmanship. Crafted with meti...
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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Swedish Designer, Pendant Light, Brass, Glass, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and etched glass pendant light designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 14.0"H x 8.5"W x 8.5"D
Stem Length (inches): 2.0"
Dimensions of Cano...
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1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Pair of Large German Vintage Glass and Brass Lanterns Pendants Chandeliers 1950s
Located in Berlin, DE
A unique pair of large lanterns/ceiling lights made of blown and hand-cut glass, originally crafted for the reception area of a palace.
Germany, 1940-1950s.
Measures: (min.) Height o...
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Metal, Brass
Swedish Art Deco Ceiling Light, 1930s
Located in Vienna, AT
Swedish Art Deco ceiling light from the 1930s. A large „raw glass“ disc with chipped edge (and partially frosted) is held by patinated brass hardware with decorative cast elements. O...
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1930s European Art Deco Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
$2,966 / item
Massimo Vignelli for Venini Multicolor Glass Pendant Light
Located in Norwood, NJ
A rare and visually arresting pendant light designed by Massimo Vignelli for Venini, Italy, circa 1950s–60s. This sculptural handblown Murano glass fixture features Vignelli’s signat...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Large Danish Flying Saucer Pendant Lamp in Stiped Plastic by LB Lyskær, 1970s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A large (52 cm in diameter) flying saucer hanging light in striped white and clear acrylic. It has a beautiful weightless appearance due to its organic lines and delicate color compo...
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1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Acrylic
Atelier Oï Oïphorique Set of Four T Pe Suspension Lamp For Parachilna
By Atelier Oï 1
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Atelier Oï Set Of Four Oïphorique T Pe and T Gr Suspension Lamp For Parachilna
Oïphorique displays an elegant textile diffuser. After turning on the light you awake the soul, it al...
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2010s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Steel
Rare XXL pendant lamp Rytmic by Havlova Milanda 1969 for Vest Made in Austria
By Vest
Located in München, DE
Huge plastic pendat lamp by Havlova Milanda, model Rytmic 1969 for Vest. Made in Austria.
Creates a great light for all rooms.
Very rare in this size. Great Pop Art design in impecca...
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1960s Austrian Space Age Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Plastic
Rare Acme Railroad Bow Center Lamp No. 218
Located in Peekskill, NY
We found this railroad Pullman Car Lamp listed in an 1911 Adlake catalog. It's an Acme Burner Center Lamp No. 218. This was distributed by Adams and Westlake. Im guessing it dates to...
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Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Bronze
Mid-Century Pendant Lamp made of Murano Glass with Gold Yellow Waves and Brass
Located in Hannover, DE
Let yourself be enchanted by this timeless, classic hanging lamp, made from mouth-blown Murano glass. The master-crafted glass is made from clear glass, with golden-yellow glass deco...
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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Pendant Lamp in Brass and Glass, Italy 1960s
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
We present this particular pendant lamp, Italian production circa 60s. The lamp has a patinated brass structure and an opaline glass bowl, it is equipped with an internal light bulb....
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1960s Italian Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Venetian Glass Chandelier by Carlo Nason for Mazzega
By Carlo Nason, Mazzega
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This stunning chandelier is a remarkable example of Carlo Nason's iconic lighting designs for Mazzega Murano during the mid-20th century. The piece features an elegant hemispherical ...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Nickel
Swedish Designer, Chandelier, Brass, Fabric, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and white fabric chandelier designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1950s.
The brass stem presents with very light oxidation.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 25” H x 26” Diameter
...
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1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Teak, Brass and Opaline Glass Pendant Lamp by Kaiser Leuchten, 1960s
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
The lamp is executed with one E27 Edison screw fit bulb. It is wired and in working condition. It runs both on 110 / 230 volt.
Light bulbs are not included.
It is possible to insta...
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1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass
Modernist Hand-Blown Murano Opalescent Molded Textural Glass 3-Tier Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
This Modernist hand-blown Murano opalescent glass chandelier, crafted in Italy in the 21st century, represents the pinnacle of contemporary elegance and artistry. The chandelier is c...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Murano Glass
Double Pull Brass Pendant Light by Florian Schulz
Located in Rijssen, NL
Fantastic Double Pull pendant light by Florian Schulz, Germany, Europe. Design period: 1970-1979, production period: 2022.
Two brass polished unlacquered pendants ( D 40 cm) suspend...
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21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Huge Italian vintage Murano glass chandelier - 85 glass amber petals drop
By Mazzega
Located in Gaiarine Frazione Francenigo (TV), IT
Gorgeous Italian vintage chandelier made from 85 great hourglass Murano glass amber crystal, smooth outside, with crystal powder and then rough inside). 7 levels. Nickel plated meta...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Art Glass
Neoclassical Foliage Sunburst Crown Ceiling Light Fixture / Chandelier
Located in Barcelona, ES
Triple Layered Foliage Crown Shaped Ceiling Light Fixture / Pendant, Spain, 1940s.
This flush mount features three layers of leaves hand-crafted in gilt iron surrounding a central fr...
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20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Iron, Gold Leaf, Metal
Max Ingrand Fontana Arte Semi Flush Mount Chandelier Mod. 1462 Glass Brass, 1960
Located in Vienna, AT
Rare original Max Ingrand Fontana Arte semi flush mount Mod. 1642
Beautiful 28" ceiling fixture from blue-ish polished and satin glass, partially with clear and satin finish and smo...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Chiton-4 Chandelier by Gallery L7
By Gallery L7
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Elegant four shield chandelier 'Chiton-4' designed by Gallery L7, handcrafted and finished in Los Angeles from American aged raw brass, overall height can be customized ( 20in + ). F...
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2010s American Organic Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
$3,600 / item
Large Sunburst Ceiling Light Fixture in Gilt Iron and Milk Glass
Located in Barcelona, ES
Eye-catching gilt wrought iron sunburst ceiling flush mount with milk glass lampshade. Spain, 1950s
Rare find.
This light fixture features a sunburst structure with curly rays made ...
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20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Iron, Wrought Iron, Gold Leaf
$3,994 Sale Price
20% Off
Murano Chandelier
By Venini
Located in Budapest, HU
Italian vintage chandelier in Murano glass and nickel plated metal structure on 4 levels. The armor polished nickel supports 80 large pink and white alabaster glass tube. The alabast...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Art Glass, Murano Glass
$4,517 / item
Mid-Century Modern Limited-Edition Walnut 19" Pendant
Located in Beaverton, OR
This pendant light combines Mid-Century Modern and Scandinavian design, offering a sleek yet organic look. Crafted from walnut wood veneer, known for its rich grain and dark tones, t...
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2010s American Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Other
$946 Sale Price / item
30% Off
Rare "Hana I" Uchiwa Pendant Light by Ingo Maurer for Design M, 1970s
By Ingo Maurer, M Design
Located in Wiesbaden, Hessen
Rare, large "Uchiwa" pendant lamp mod. "Hana I" by Ingo Maurer for Design M, 1970s, Germany.
Executed in bamboo and 6 rice paper fans.
Can be vertically extended and dismantled.
T...
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1970s German Japonisme Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Bamboo, Paper, Cotton
Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte '2356' Chandelier in Glass and Metal
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte, chandelier, model '2356', nickel-plated brass, coated metal, glass, Italy, design 1967
A stunning chandelier designed by the esteemed French designer M...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass, Steel, Nickel
Mid-Century Modern Cocoon Pendant Light, Italy 1960s
Located in München, BY
A Cocoon ceiling lamp made in Italy in the 1960s. The ceiling lamp was made in the design of the lamps by Achille Castiglioni.
The lampshade is made of resin. Very good vintage cond...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Cocoon Pendant Lamp by Goldkant, 1960s, Germany
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Cocoon Pendant Lamp by Goldkant, 1960s, Germany
Lampshade is in very good vintage condition.
This lamp works with E27 light bulbs.
Wired and suitable to use with 220V and 110V for...
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Resin
Mid-Century Brass and Opal Glass Cascade Ceiling Lamp, Germany, 1960s
Located in Hagenbach, DE
This elegant ceiling lamp from 1960s Germany showcases a refined combination of brass and opal glass. The opal glass diffuser is seamlessly integrated into the brass frame, creating ...
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass
Mid-Century Italian Burnished Brass and Murano Glass Large Sputnik Chandelier
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Extraordinary Mid-Century Style Sputnik chandelier in burnished brass and 12 Murano glass spheres.
Also available as a pair. The height of the brass rod can be customized.
11 lamp ho...
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1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
$6,644 Sale Price
20% Off
Danish Modern Tiered White Pendant Lights by Knud Christensen, 1970s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Very similar to Hans Agne Jakobsson's and Carl Thore's lamp configurations these white tiered hanging lamps were designed by danish architect Knud Christensen in the late 1970s. Depe...
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1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum
Angelo Lelii certified 3 Lune ceiling or wall light for Arredoluce, Italy 1960s
Located in Chiavari, Liguria
A beautiful ceiling light in brass and opaline glass, model “Tre Lune,” designed by Angelo Lelii with certificate of authenticity from the Arredoluce Archive, 1961.
In this ceiling ...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Swedish Designer, Pendant Light, Brass, Glass, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and orange-colored etched glass pendant light designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 21” H x 17.5” Diameter
Dimensions of Canopy: 2.25“ H x...
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1940s Swedish Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Golden French 1960s Pendant Flush Light
Located in New York, NY
A stunning 1960s French polished solid brass round disc fixture with 16 solid glass orbs. Five-light sources which emit light downward through the glass as well as up toward the ceil...
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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
$3,800 / item
Antique Holophane Prismatic Glass Church Pendant Light
By Holophane
Located in Stockbridge, GB
Antique Glass Holophane Pendant Light – I
A vintage bell shaped glass prismatic pendant light shade which looks great both lit and unlit. The ...
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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum, Brass, Copper
Wood & Canvas Sconces by Anna Ehrner for Atelje Lyktan, 1980s, Sweden
Located in Værløse, DK
Set of Wood and Canvas Sconces designed Anna Ehrner for Ateljé Lyktan in the 1980s.
* Set (2) of half-circle sconces with wood frame and light canvas shade
* Designer: Anna Erhner ...
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1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Canvas, Wood
Murano Chandelier / ceiling light Original Palmette, blue and turquoise
By Mazzega
Located in Gaiarine Frazione Francenigo (TV), IT
Luxury and GENUINE Murano Glass chandelier. HAND MADE IN MURANO. It made by 36 Muranoblue and turquoise glasses in a gold painted metal frame. The chandelier also has a Murano trans...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Art Glass
Stunning Barovier & Toso Chalice Glass Chandelier 6 arms, Italy 1990
Located in Rijssen, NL
A stunning six-armed chandelier by Barovier & Toso, Italy, 1990. This piece is made of murano glass, enriched with chrome accents and delicate patterns, creating a playful, diffused ...
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1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Chrome
"The Large Pendant" / 2479 by Josef Frank, designed in the 1920s, org. shades
Located in Stockholm, SE
A real Josef Frank icon, model The Large Pendant / 2479 i brass with original shades. Frank designed the lamp in the 1920 for Haus & Garten and brought the sketches of the lamp to Sw...
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1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
3 Tone Green Metal Pendant Lamp by Lamell-Star-Leuchten, 1960s, Germany
Located in Hagenbach, DE
3 Tone Green Metal Pendant Lamp by Lamell-Star-Leuchten, 1960s, Germany
Lampshade is in very good vintage condition.
This lamp works with E27 light bulbs.
Wired and suitable to us...
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Alhambra 1A Clear Glass with Brass Patina, Granada Collection
By L'Aviva Home
Located in New York, NY
These glass lanterns are made in a generations-old workshop in Granada, Spain. Each pendant light is hand forged, and reflects the influence of Moorish design that can be observed th...
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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Moorish Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Glass
Large Brass and Fabric Lampshade Five-Light Adjustable Height Pendant Lamp
Located in Barntrup, DE
Large brass adjustable height five-light pendant lamp with fabric lampshade and counterweight, Germany, circa the 1970s.
Made in the Scandinavian Modern style, this impressive pendan...
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1970s German Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass
Adolf Loos, Secessionist, "Brioni" Chandelier, Jugendstil, Re-Edition
By Woka Lamps, Adolf Loos
Located in Vienna, AT
These kind of chandeliers were often used by Adolf Loos in mansions he designed.
All components according to the UL regulations, with an additional charge we will UL-list and label ...
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2010s Austrian Jugendstil Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Italian Ceiling Lights by Stilux
By Stilux
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian ceiling lights by Stilux. Designed and manufactured in Italy, circa the 1960s. Conical pendants with brass tripod canopy and opaline glass shade. Black enamel shades with whi...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass
$5,800 / item
Sisal and Walnut Pendant Lamp from Temde
Located in München, DE
Exceptionally beautiful pendant light from the 1960s.
The design is very unusual.
The shape and the materials create a warm and very pleasant light.
Condition:
Very good vintage co...
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1960s German Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Raffia, Plastic, Walnut
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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