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Chandeliers and Pendants For Sale
French Art Deco Lustre Glass Ceiling Pendant Chandelier Degué Manufacture c 1930
By Degué
Located in Labrit, Landes
Art Deco chandelier or lustre, French
Frozen molded glass and brass
Geometrical motifs and stylized leaves.
1930
David Guéron was a glass artist and industrialist, founder and owner ...
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Art Déco Pendant Light with marbled glass, Germany - 1930s
Located in Schwerin, MV
Art Deco rod pendant light with a large glass shade and chrome-plated suspension from around 1930-1940 in very good overall condition.
This rod pendant light looks particularly good...
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1930s German Art Deco Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass, Chrome
Rare Brass Space Age Sputnik Chandelier by Cosack, Germany, 1970s
Located in Aachen, NRW
Exclusive and rare brass Sputnik pendant lamp designed by Cosack during the 1970s.
Sockets: It needs 21 x E14 small bulb and function on voltage from 110 till 240 volts.
Dimensions:...
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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Green Glass Art Deco Style Ceiling Lamp, 1940s, Germany
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Green Glass Art Deco Style Ceiling Lamp, 1940s, Germany
Lampshade is in very good vintage condition.
This lamp works with E27 light bulbs.
Wired and suitable to use with 220V and ...
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1940s German Art Deco Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Green Fern Leaves and Brass Basket Chandelier Attributed to Maison Baguès, 1950s
Located in Barntrup, DE
Green fern leaves and brass basket four-light chandelier, attributed to Maison Baguès, France, circa the 1950s.
This rare and stunning French Hollywood Regency-style botanical chande...
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1950s French Hollywood Regency Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass, Iron
Murano Sputnik MultiColor Art Glass and Brass Chandelier and Pendant, 2020
Located in Rome, IT
A fantastic multi-colored sputnik, smoked brown yellow ochre blue, with a surprising design and its reduced height, which allows it to adapt to both high and low ceilings. Very elega...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Tenfold Chandelier 32inch Brushed Bronze Perforated Metal Pendant Light
By Luft Tanaka
Located in Brooklyn, NY
TENFOLD CHANDELIER 5 TIER 24inch in Brushed Bronze by Luft Tanaka Studio
Brutalism meets glam. Inspired by Brutalist architecture and Op Art, the Tenfold Series features interlockin...
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2010s American Brutalist Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum, Brass, Steel
Art Deco Pendant by Muller Frères Luneville with Original Birds Shade, 1930s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Magnificent and rare Art Deco pendant light.
Design by Muller Frères Luneville.
Striking French design from the 1930s.
Original silver plated bronze ceiling plate, chain and holder f...
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Bronze
Chrome and Opal Glass Pendant Lamp by P.G. Crippa for Lumi, Italy, 1960s
Located in Hagenbach, DE
This elegant Italian ceiling lamp by Pia Guidetti Crippa for Lumi from the 1960s is a stunning example of mid-century modern design. The centerpiece is a beautifully crafted opaline ...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Clizia Suspension - Mama Non Mama White - Transp Wire - by Adriano Rachele
Located in Pomezia, Rome
Clizia Mama Non Mama is a suspension inspired by pure natural beauty, with almost weightless petals that bring balanced allure and a fresh feel to interiors. A hand-folded bouquet of...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Other
Scandinavian Functionalist Flush Mount Ceiling Light, 1950s
Located in Oslo, NO
Wonderful, decorative and large ceiling light in opaline glass with chrome metal base. Designed and made in Norway from ca 1950s first half. The lamp is fully working and in good vin...
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1950s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Chrome
Large three-Tier Venini Murano turquoise Glass Tube Chandelier
By Venini
Located in Gaiarine Frazione Francenigo (TV), IT
Italian vintage chandelier in Murano glass and nickel-plated metal structure. The polisched nikel armature supports 52 large turquoise glass tubes which have a slightly textured effe...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Blown Glass
"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
Six Arms Brass Chandelier, White Midnight Blue, Pivot Shades, Stilnovo Style
By Stilnovo, Arredoluce
Located in Bochum, NRW
Six arms brass chandelier, pivot shades, Stilnovo style.
Light up and down, pivoting shades to adjust the light distribution in the room. Customizable in colors and dimensions.
Dimen...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass
Murano Glass Pendant Lamp by Doria Leuchten Germany 1960s
Located in Hannover, DE
Beautiful handcrafted pendant lamp by Doria. This lamp is timelessly beautiful, the mouth-blown glass was made by master craftsmen, the decorations in a gray-green glass were applied...
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Chrome
Large Contemporary Brass Sculptural Chandelier, Handmade in Sweden
Located in Torslanda, SE
The Bonnie range is designed around the stylized form of a Saffron flower, known around the world for its valuable beauty, fragrance and essence.
Each organic flower-like form is sh...
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2010s Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
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
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
Several Hand Blown Gold Glass Pedant Light by Doria, Germany, 1970s
Located in Rijssen, NL
Several Large glass and brass ceiling lights from the 1970s of the factory Doria Leuchten, Germany, Europe. The lamp has a wonderful heavy quality clear glass globe shade with a bras...
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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Mid-century Modern Dome-shaped Glass Flush Mount Light by Doria, 1960s, Germany
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Mid-century Modern Dome-shaped Glass Flush Mount Light by Doria, 1960s, Germany
This lamp works with 3x E27 light bulb. Max 100W
Wired and suitable to use with 220V and 110V for all...
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1960s German Art Deco Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Swedish Designer, Chandelier, Wood, Fabric, Sweden, 1900s
Located in High Point, NC
A hand-carved wood and fabric chandelier designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1900.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 24.5” H x 19” Diameter
Dimensions of Canopy: 1.25” H x 4.5” Diameter...
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15th Century and Earlier Swedish Antique Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Set of 3 Murano Chandeliers Kitchen Island or Corridor Pendants w chrome fitting
By Carlo Scarpa
Located in Bromma, SE
Set of 3 Large Chic Exquisite Murano Chandeliers in Traditional Italian Mid-Century Style. The murano pendants is perfect over a kitchen island or a dining table or customized shorte...
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Early 2000s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Chrome
Italian Mid-Century Murano Glass Globe Pendant 1960s
Located in New York, NY
This chic pendant fixture is a mid-century Modern work of art. It features a handcrafted Murano glass globe with soft amber and white lattimo glass in an alternating ribbon pattern. ...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Huge Italian Tole Porcelain Flowers Polychrome Chandelier, circa 1870 Rare 1of2
Located in Firenze, Toscana
I have another, roughly the same size with 4 lights. This one Houses 7 lights, 6 encircling and one in center. Will be newly rewired with certified UL US sockets for the United Stat...
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19th Century Italian Antique Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Tôle
White Space Age Pendant Lamp, Germany, 1970s
Located in Hagenbach, DE
This stunning ceiling lamp from the 1970s embodies the futuristic elegance of the Space Age era. Made of high-quality white acrylic glass and plastic, it diffuses a soft, ambient glo...
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1970s German Hollywood Regency Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
French Black Enamel Brass Pendant Light by GAL, France
Located in Amsterdam, NL
French black Industrial pendant lamp by GAL, France
Used in warehouses and factories in France and Belgium.
Weight: 3.00 kg / 6.6 lb
Priced per individual item. All lamps have bee...
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Mid-20th Century French Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Enamel, Brass
Variation of the Classical Brioni Chandelier by Adolf Loos, Re-Edition
By Woka Lamps, Adolf Loos
Located in Vienna, AT
A variation of the classical Brioni chandelier by Adolf Loos 1914, re edtion
All components according to the UL regulations, with an additional charge we will UL-list and label our f...
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2010s Austrian Jugendstil Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
AllSew 36" Pendant by RBW
By RBW
Located in Rhinebeck, NY
AllSew / Chandelier
Designed by RBW
Allsew, our modular, scalable pendant inspired by the luminosity of lanterns, and the lightweight, collapsible efficiency of kites.
Made in Unit...
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2010s American Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum
Art Deco Green Glass Ceiling Lamp, 1940s, Germany
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Art Deco Green Glass Ceiling Lamp, 1940s, Germany
This lamp works with 2x E27 light bulbs.
Measurements:
Height: 21 cm
Shade diameter : 57 cm
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1940s German Art Deco Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Hanami Suspension Large - Transparent Wire By Adriano Rachele
Located in Pomezia, Rome
Hanami is a symbol of delicate poetry, taking its name from the traditional Japanese ritual of observing blossoming cherry trees. The Hanami family includes ethereal suspensions, ava...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Other
Woka Chandelier Pendant Jugendstil Vienna Secession Re-Edition
By Woka Lamps
Located in Vienna, AT
Pendant-lamp with a punched brass-rim and a hand blown opaline-glass, hanging on braided wires, decorated with brass-balls
Total drop custom made
Most components according to the UL ...
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2010s Austrian Jugendstil Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Large Midcentury Pendant Cocoon Designed by Achille Castiglioni, Italy, 1960s
Located in Praha, CZ
- extremely rare type
- large
- very nice style of lighting
- defects photographed
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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
Hand Crafted Solitaire 03 Pendant, Ø50cm/19.7in
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
$15,856 / item
Italian Vintage Murano Chandelier, 26 Glass Petals
By Mazzega
Located in Gaiarine Frazione Francenigo (TV), IT
Italian vintage Murano chandelier made by 26 glass petals (trasparent and white “lattimo”) in a chrome frame.
Period: late XX century
Dimensions: 47,250 inches (120 cm) height with ...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Art Glass
Rare Degue Art Deco Pair of Pendants Chandeliers, 1920
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
A real pair of antique light fixtures is rare. Here is one. On this subject, the price of a pair of antique light fixtures is not twice the price of the unit, but more. We have tried...
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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass, Bronze
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
Pendant Model 3023, Paavo Tynell, Taito Oy, 1930/1940s
By Taito Oy, Paavo Tynell
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Pendant model 3023, designed by Paavo Tynell, manufactured by Taito Oy, 1930/1940s. Brass frame with paper shades. Marked. Good vintage condition, patina consistent with age and use....
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1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Art Deco Modernist Brass Ceiling Lamp with Nickel Finish
By Sofar
Located in Rebais, FR
Art Deco modernist brass ceiling lamp with nickel finish.
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21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Carlo Nason Torpedo Mazzega Chandelier 18 lights 1960's Rare Vintage Design
By Mazzega, Carlo Nason
Located in Taranto, IT
Very rare chandelier designed by Carlo Nason for Mazzega mod. Torpedo, 18 Points of Light.
The item has a chrome-plated steel frame in good conservative condition, 18 Murano glass d...
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1960s Italian Space Age Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Steel
$7,208 Sale Price
45% Off
Rare "Hana II" Uchiwa Pendant Light by Ingo Maurer for Design M, 1970s
By M Design, Ingo Maurer
Located in Wiesbaden, Hessen
Rare Uchiwa pendant lamp mod. "Hana II" by Ingo Maurer for Design M, 1970s, Germany.
Executed in bamboo and 6 rice paper fans.
Can be vertically...
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1970s German Japonisme Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Bamboo, Paper
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
MULLER FRERES Bird Pendant Chandelier Ceiling-light, 1920
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
French Art Deco ceiling-light by MULLER FRERES (Luneville), France, ca.1920. Glass and bronze. Thick and large frosted pink glass shade with its gorgeous silver plated fixture. Lit f...
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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Bronze
Antique Large 30cm Holophane Style Prismatic Frilly Glass Pendant Lights. c.1930
By Holophane
Located in London, GB
Elegantly formed prismatic frilly glass pendant lights made in England. c.1920
Of much larger form than usually seen, clear scalloped designed prismatic glass shades with polished...
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1920s English Art Deco Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Vintage Italian Silver Pendant Lamp, 1970s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Imposing Space Age pendant lamp from Italy.
The luminous body is designed in trumpet shape and extends strongly downwards. At the top he ends with a hood on the hood that settles of...
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20th Century Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Hans-Agne Jakobsson Verdigris Patinated 'Tratten' Outdoor Pendant
Located in Glendale, CA
Hans-Agne Jakobsson Darkly Patinated 'Tratten' Outdoor Pendant.
An exclusive made for U.S. and UL listed authorized re-edition of the classic Swedish design from Jakobsson, executed...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Antique Art Deco Philips 'Phililite' Dutch Opaline Glass Pendant Light, C.1920
By Philips
Located in London, GB
An incredibly elegant conical opaline light made by Philips. c.1920
Manufactured in the Netherlands, a classic and timelessly designed pendant light. Opaline glass with original c...
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Early 20th Century Dutch Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Glass
Josef Hoffmann "Palme Paris" Chandelier Edition
Located in Vienna, AT
72 cm (28.35 inch)
Weight:
16 kg (35.27 lbs)
Sockets:
12x max. 40W Edison Screw Sockets E14 (E12 USA) for incandescent and self-ballasted LED lamps
USA and CAN:
All elec...
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2010s Austrian Jugendstil Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass
$27,392 / item
Ibiza Chandelier Ceiling Light Pendant Opaque Glass Shells Antique Brass Frame
Located in Dublin, Ireland
This is a beautiful 'Ibiza' Chandelier from Eichholtz that will elevate your decor with its stunning fusion of Art Deco inspiration and modern luxury. Crafted from champagne-colored ...
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20th Century French Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Art Deco Marbled Cream Opaline & Bronze Pendant with Tassel, Germany 1920s 1930s
Located in NUEMBRECHT, NRW
This elegant Art Deco pendant was designed and manufactured in Germany during the Bauhaus Period in the 1920s to 1930s.
It features a dark cream / sand colored opaline glass lampsha...
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1930s German Art Deco Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Set of Four Mid-Century Modern Alabaster and Brass Wall Sconces, Italy, 1970s
Located in Lisse, NL
Unique alabaster wall sconces lights, Art Deco style.
A beautiful and rare set of four Mid-Century Modern alabaster wall sconces with brass details, made in Italy in the 1970s. Thes...
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Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Alabaster, Brass, Wire
Several Mixed Colored Glass Pendant Lights, Germany, 1960s
By OTHR
Located in Rijssen, NL
A collection of beautiful and stylish glass pendant lights made in Germany and Italy around the 1960's. The Doria light is made of yellow clear glass in a bubble shape. The Kaiser li...
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Cristalleries De Baccarat, a Large Pair of French Cut-Crystal Tsarine Torcheres
Located in Queens, NY
Cristalleries De Baccarat, A Large Pair of French Cut-Crystal Twenty-Four Light Tsarine Torcheres, Standing Floor Chandeliers.
"A Magnificent Pair of Chandeliers"
Each central stem...
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20th Century French Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal
Josef Hoffman, Showroom of Wiener Werkstaette Chandelier Jugendstil, Re-Edition
Located in Vienna, AT
Chandelier for the entrance of the WW-showrooms in Neustiftgasse 32/34 in Vienna, design 1903.
Four single pendants, mounted on a ceiling-plate.
Hammered or plain.
The original star...
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2010s Austrian Jugendstil Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Metal
Oval Mid-Century Chandelier in Brass, Crystal and Opaline Glass – 1970s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Oval Mid-Century Chandelier in Brass, Crystal and Opaline Glass – 1970s
Elegant oval chandelier from the 1970s, crafted from brass with shimmering crystal accents and a central opal...
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20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Wonderful White Tole Pagoda Bamboo Chinoiserie Chandelier Large 6 Light Fixture
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful White Painted Tole Pagoda Bamboo Chinoiserie Form Chandelier With 6 Candelabra Light Fixture, Ready To Install With Chain And Canopy
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20th Century Chinoiserie Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Amazing Large Ice Glass Chandelier by J.T. Kalmar
By Vereinigte Werkstätten München, J.T. Kalmar, Rupert Nikoll, Bakalowits & Söhne, Wiener Werkstätte
Located in München, DE
Extremely beautiful and large chandelier from the 1960s.
The very beautifully shaped Murano glass elements spread an impressive sparkling light game.
Very high quality workmanship an...
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1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Art Deco Green Glass Ceiling Lamp, 1940s, Germany
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Art Deco Green Glass Ceiling Lamp, 1940s, Germany
This lamp works with 2x E27 light bulbs.
Measurements:
Height: 50 cm
Shade diameter and heigh...
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1940s German Art Deco Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Art Deco Opaline Glass & Brass Pendant, Sweden 1940s, 4 available
Located in NUEMBRECHT, NRW
This minimalist pendant was designed and manufactured in Sweden in the 1940s.
The pendant features a sleek and streamlined design typical of the Art Deco style, emphasizing geometr...
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1940s Swedish Art Deco Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Gorgeous Antique 20 Inches in Diameter White & Black Alabaster Chandelier Light
Located in Lisse, NL
Excellent round shape and 20Ø" in diameter 'marble-like' alabaster pendant light with a stunning condition shade.
Thanks to its large size and superb condition this three-light alab...
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Early 20th Century European Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Alabaster, Metal, Wire, Bronze, Brass
Antique and Vintage Chandeliers and Pendant Lights for Sale: Shop Baccarat Chandeliers, Stilnovo Chandeliers and Other Lighting on 1stDibs
Chandeliers — simple in form, inspired by candelabras and originally made of wood or iron — first made an appearance in early churches. For those wealthy enough to afford them for their homes in the medieval period, a chandelier's suspended lights likely exuded imminent danger, as lit candles served as the light source for fixtures of the era. Things have thankfully changed since then, and antique chandeliers and pendant lights are popular in many interiors today.
While gas lighting during the late 18th century represented an upgrade for chandeliers — and gas lamps would long inspire Danish architect and pioneering modernist lighting designer Poul Henningsen — it would eventually be replaced with the familiar electric lighting of today.
The key difference between a pendant light and a chandelier is that a pendant incorporates only a single bulb into its design. Don’t mistake this for simplicity, however. An Art Deco–styled homage to Sputnik from Murano glass artisans Giovanni Dalla Fina, with handcrafted decorative elements supported by a chrome frame, is just one stunning example of the elaborate engineering that can be incorporated into every component of a chandelier. (Note: there is more than one lighting fixture that shares its name with the iconic mid-century-era satellite — see Gino Sarfatti’s design too.)
Chandeliers have evolved over time, but their classic elegance has remained unchanged.
Not only will the right chandelier prove impressive in a given room, but it can also offer a certain sense of practicality. These fixtures can easily illuminate an entire space, while their elevated position prevents them from creating glare or straining one’s eyes.
Certain materials, like glass, can complement naturally lit settings without stealing the show. Brass, on the other hand, can introduce an alluring, warm glow. While LEDs have earned a bad reputation for their perceived harsh bluish lights and a loss of brightness over their life span, the right design choices can help harness their lighting potential and create the perfect mood. A careful approach to lighting can transform your room into a peaceful and cozy nook, ideal for napping, reading or working.
For midsize spaces, a wall light or sconce can pull the room together and get the lighting job done. Perforated steel rings underneath five bands of handspun aluminum support a rich diffusion of light within Alvar Aalto's Beehive pendant light, but if you’re looking to brighten a more modest room, perhaps a minimalist solution is what you’re after. The mid-century modern furniture designer Charlotte Perriand devised her CP-1 wall lamps in the 1960s, in which a repositioning of sheet-metal plates can redirect light as needed.
The versatility and variability of these lighting staples mean that, when it comes to finding something like the perfect chandelier, you’ll never be left hanging. From the natural world-inspired designs of the Art Nouveau era to the classic beauty of Paul Ferrante's fixtures, there is a style for every room.
With designs for pendant lights and chandeliers across eras, colors and materials, you’ll never run out of options to explore on 1stDibs — shop a collection today that includes antique Art Deco chandeliers, Stilnovo chandeliers, Baccarat chandeliers and more.
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Hand-blown glass makes the Italian fixture glow like dew-covered leaves in the sun.
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A Tale of Two Sputnik Chandeliers
This pair of iconic 20th-century light fixtures with the same name have two very different backgrounds.
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