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Chandeliers and Pendants For Sale
Blossom Large Organic Modern Belgian Linen and Brass Pendant by Wende Reid
By Wende Reid
Located in Chatswood, NSW
Blossom Pendant is large, sculptural and dramatic yet it floats like a blossom or a cloud. Its curves soften the space around it, while providing useful and atmospheric light levels....
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21st Century and Contemporary Australian Organic Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Sistema Solare 6-Arms Brass and Onyx Chandelier by Silvio Piattelli
Located in Milan, IT
Sistema Solare is the variation of the Sistema chandelier where the shade is made of a thin cut Ivory Onyx slab. Sistema collection uses the successful rotating stem structure of the...
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2010s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Large 'Omega' Pendant Lamp by Vico Magistretti for Artemide, Italy, 1960
Located in Hagenbach, DE
This impressive and rare pendant lamp, model ‘Omega,’ was designed by the renowned Italian architect and designer Vico Magistretti for Artemide in the 1960s. The large, sculptural sh...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Trellis Pendant
By Workstead
Located in Floyd, VA
TRELLIS is a sculptural pendant designed to balance geometry and luminosity for interior and exterior spaces. The exterior is clad in richly patinated oxidized copper with articulate...
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2010s Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Copper
$5,400
Hans-Agne Jakobsson Midcentury Brass and Eight Light Glass Globes Chandelier
Located in Morazzone, Varese
Hans-Agne Jakobsson Midcentury Brass and Eight Light Glass Globes Chandelier
Beautiful chandelier made of brass with 8 transparent glass globes.
The Design is attributed to Hans-Agn...
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1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Vintage 1970s Murano glass chandelier designed by Toni Zuccheri for Veart
By Toni Zuccheri, VeArt
Located in None, IT
Chandelier consisting of four Murano glass cubes, design Toni Zuccheri for Veart, 1970s.
CONDITION:
In good, working condition, may show signs of wear given by time.
SIZING:
Heigh...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
$1,593 Sale Price
20% Off
Josef Hurka, Pendant Light, Copper, Glass, Czech Republic, 1950s
By Josef Hurka
Located in High Point, NC
A copper and opaline glass pendant light designed by Josef Hurka and produced by Napoko, Czech Republic, c. 1950s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 17.0"H x 21.0"W x 21.0"D
Stem Length...
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1950s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Copper
Swedish Grace Brass And Glass Chandelier, 1930s
Located in Vienna, AT
Extravagant Swedish Grace brass and glass chandelier from the 1930s. Five-arm structure with floral cast brass and smoked crystal glass decorations. Five pastel-yellow colored glass ...
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1930s European Art Deco Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Rare Antique Arts & Crafts Glass with Embossed Copper Pendant Light w. Swans
Located in Lisse, NL
Rare Arts & Crafts Pendant Lamp with Embossed Swans and Water Lilies – Copper & Glass, circa 1920
With early 20th-century lighting being one of our specialties, discovering this rar...
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Early 20th Century European Arts and Crafts Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass, Copper
Large Chandelier by Paavo Tynell , Model K 1-8.
By Paavo Tynell, Idman Oy
Located in Long Island City, NY
Large Chandelier designed by Paavo Tynell for Idman Oy, Model K 1-8.
Finland, Circa 1950th.
Eight opaline glass shades on polished brass with lacquered brass leafs.
Stamped "IDMAN"....
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1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Rare Arts & Crafts Holophane No 2712.R Pendant Light England, Early 20th Century
By Holophane
Located in Lisse, NL
Completely original Arts and Crafts hallway, kitchen or bedroom pendant.
An exceptional example of early industrial design, this rare Holophane pendant light (model 2712.R, patented...
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Early 20th Century English Arts and Crafts Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Vintage Industrial Blue Tinted Holophane Prismatic Glass Pendant Light. 1930
By Holophane
Located in London, GB
An incredible run of scarcely found blue tinted Holophane pendant lights made in England c.1930
Beautiful crisp prismatic glass reflectors bearing the Holophane makers mark with ind...
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1930s English Industrial Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Steel
Extra Large Sunburst Chandelier / Light Fixture in Gilt Iron, Spain 1940s
Located in Barcelona, ES
One of a kind extra large (31,5 inches ) gilt sunburst light fixture in wrought iron. Spain, 1940s.
This monumental triple layered ceiling flush mount was entirely made in hand-forge...
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20th Century Spanish Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Iron, Gold Leaf, Wrought Iron
$7,302 Sale Price
20% Off
Large Murano glass Chandelier -101 pink and white alabaster glass tube
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 101 large pink and white alabaster glass tubes in a star shape. Can b...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Blown Glass
Marvelous Large Six-Armed Alabaster Art Nouveau Chandelier, France 1920s
Located in Hannover, DE
This one-of-a-kind, large alabaster chandelier was found in a 1920s villa and is absolutely stunning. The craftsmanship of this large chandelier is particularly beautiful; the fine w...
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1920s French Art Nouveau Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Alabaster, Metal, Gold Plate, Brass
Muller Freres & Andre Kovacs Large French Art Deco Pink Chandelier, 1920
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
Gorgeous chandelier decorated with peacocks by Muller Frères (glass) and Andre Kovacs (wrought-iron frame), 1920s. The glassware is made up of four glass balls plus a larger central ...
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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Wrought Iron
'Filigrana' S2 Cylinder Lamp in Black & Opal Blown Glass for Established & Sons
Located in Glendale, CA
'Filigrana' S2 Cylinder Lamp in Black & Opal Blown Glass for Established & Sons
The iconic Filigrana collection, created by former Established & Sons Creative Director Sebastian Wro...
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21st Century and Contemporary Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Blown Glass, Acrylic
1980s Venini Chrome Chandelier With 91 Clear Triedri Murano Crystals Italy
By Venini
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
Murano Venini chandelier featuring 91 clear Murano Triedri glass prisms arranged in cascading tiers. The elegant, geometric design showcases the exceptional craftsmanship of Murano g...
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1980s Italian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Murano Glass
$2,731 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique Brass and Crystal Chandelier Historicism Rococo Neoclassical Style
Located in Berlin, DE
Restored Brass and Crystal Chandelier, circa 1900
This magnificent chandelier originates from the late Historicist period around 1900. It elegantly combines the refined opulence of ...
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20th Century French Rococo Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass, Iron
Pink Seguso Raspberry Pendant Lamp in Cage Murano Glass, 1950s
By Seguso
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A vibrant, playful and intense pink 'raspberry' in the shape of this rather decadent pendant light in cage hand-blown Murano Glass. It was made in the workshop of Seguso in Venice ci...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
$1,304 Sale Price
20% Off
French Multicolor Flowers Crystal Prisms Maison Baguès Style Rare Chandelier
Located in Firenze, Toscana
Housing 1 light on bottom. Will be newly rewired with certified US UL socket for the USA and appropriate socket for all other countries and ready to hang. Extremely rare shape and ad...
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1920s French Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal
Pair of Glass Pendants by Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors, 1960s
Located in Rijssen, NL
These green scandinavian glass pendant lamps were produced in the 1960s by the iconic firm of Orrefors and designed by Carl Fagerlund. The outer glass has a light green hue, the inne...
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Aleh Wave Blown Glass Chandelier for Dining Room or Kitchen by Shakuff
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A natural addition to any space, Aleh Wave is an ode to nature’s own sublime engineering composed by designer Sophia Han.
Meaning leaf in Hebrew, Aleh Wave was inspired by the aest...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Blown Glass, Wood
Pendant light T-510 in Pinewood by Hans-Agne Jakobsson for AB Markaryd, 1960s
Located in Vorst, BE
Pine veneer pendant lamp model T-510 by Hans-Agne Jakobsson. Manufactured by AB Ellysett in Sweden.
The lamp is composed by pine veneer stripes, bent in a ring form and fixed onto a...
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Late 20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Pine
Calice-24 Pendant Light by Gallery L7
By Gallery L7
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Wonderful two tone pendant light Calice-24 designed by Gallery L7, handcrafted and finished in Los Angeles from American brass, suspended with a perforated, aged brass up-light dome ...
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2010s American Organic Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
$2,800 / item
SEVB & RANC Rare Wide French Art Deco Pendant Chandelier 1920
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
Wide French Art Deco pendant chandelier by Société d'Exploitation des Verreries de Bagneaux, 7 rue de Surène, Paris, France, 1920s. Frosted molded glass shade hung at its rare origin...
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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Bronze
Elegant Mid-Century Style Brass Chandelier with Midnight Blue White Cone Shades
By Stilnovo, Arredoluce
Located in Bochum, NRW
Command attention with this exquisite mid-century style chandelier, a timeless lighting piece that blends geometric harmony with vintage sophistication. Expertly crafted, it features...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass
Large Mid-Century Modern Blue Murano Glass Chandelier
By Seguso
Located in Dallas, TX
Mid-Century Modern blue Murano glass chandelier, attributed to Seguso, Italy 1980s
The large chandelier is made of transparent blue handmade Murano glass with gold plated mounts.
The...
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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Gold Plate
Giant Italian Chandelier, Murano
Located in Budapest, HU
The chandelier is made by 389 alternating "tronchi" ice, snow and amber. The effect is of majestically elegance.
Category
2010s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
$33,194 / item
Brass and Glass Chandelier with Floral Details by Sievä, Finland, 1950s
By Paavo Tynell
Located in Karis, Nyland
A Finnish mid-century chandelier by Sievä, produced in the 1950s. The chandelier is crafted in polished brass with floral-inspired detailing and leaf-shaped brass elements, paired wi...
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1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Pair of Large Bold Honey Colored Murano Chandelier with Tube Formed Prisms
Located in Bromma, SE
Set of 2 Colorful Honey - Yellow Murano Chandeliers. Tubular Tronchi Formed Glass Prisms in Traditional Italian Mid-Century Style.
The murano lamps are composed of 48 Glass Elements ...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Chrome
Large Unique Sing of rock crystal French Louis XV cage chandeliers H300cm W18Ocm
Located in London, GB
Amazing French of antique grand rock crystal chandeliers in the Louis XV style. Original circa 1910 Gilt bronze frame with 80 lights, with a lovely aged finish, redressed in rock cr...
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Mid-20th Century European Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Rock Crystal
Gino Sarfatti Lamp Model 2109/16/14 Champagne Structure by Astep
By Gino Sarfatti, Astep
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Model 2109
Design by Gino Sarfatti
The Le Sfere Chandelier is composed of a circular array of blown opaline glass spheres. Each sphere is held in place by a large Black or Champagne ...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Steel
Large three-Tier Murano 52 green alabaster glass tubes
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 101 large green alabaster glass tubes in a star shape. The alabaster t...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Art Glass
Italian Vintage Murano Chandelier in the Manner of Mazzega, 75 Glasses
By Mazzega
Located in Gaiarine Frazione Francenigo (TV), IT
Huge Italian vintage Murano chandelier made by 75 glass petals (transparent and white “lattimo”) in a chrome frame.
Period:late XX century
Dimensions: 65 inches (165 cm) height with ...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Art Glass
White Scandinavian Pendant Lamp PH5 by Poul Henningsen for Louis Poulsen Denmark
Located in Vienna, AT
The PH5 pendant lamp was designed by Poul Henningsen 1958 and produced by Louis Poulsen Denmark.
The iconic fixture provides 100% glare-free light. Poul Henningsen developed the PH 5...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
$588 Sale Price
20% Off
Pair Italian Murano Sconces
By Mazzega
Located in Budapest, HU
Italian vintage pair of wall sconces in Murano glass and nickel-plated metal structure. The armor polished nickel supports 5 large smoked glass tubes in a star shape for each lamp.
P...
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Late 20th Century Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
$829 / set
1920s French Art Deco Square Pendant Chandelier with Frosted Art Glass
By Muller
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
This elegant square pendant chandelier is a refined example of early French Art Deco lighting from the 1920s. Suspended from a geometric frame, the light features frosted art glass p...
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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass
Large Stilnovo Style Italian Chandelier 12 Lights, Made of Brass and Glass
Located in Bochum, NRW
Mid-Century Modern style Italian chandelier, 12 white glass globes disposed on a brass circle, hanged to the canopy by its own electrical cable, adjustable height, Stilnovo style. E1...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Large & Stylish Design White Veins Art Deco Alabaster Pendant Light / Chandelier
Located in Lisse, NL
Large size and great design, hand carved, antique alabaster three-light chandelier.
Thanks to its deep shade and beautiful Art Deco design this timeless alabaster chandelier will lo...
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Early 20th Century Italian Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Alabaster, Brass, Bronze
Joe 640 Pendant Light Classic Modern Tailored Minimal Handmade by Wende Reid
By Wende Reid
Located in Chatswood, NSW
This classic, minimal, tailored, Joe Pendant Light is inspired by menswear reminiscent of 1940s style and the early simplicity of Art Deco. Available also as a flush mount, the clean...
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21st Century and Contemporary Australian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Swedish Grace Hans Bergstrom Style Brass Pendant with Leaf Decor, 1930s, Sweden
Located in Værløse, DK
Delicate Swedish Grace Pendant Light with Brass Wire Cage with Leaf-Decoration and inner Paper Shade attributed to Hans Bergstrøm, 1930s.
* Pendant Light with tapered metal wire cag...
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1930s Swedish Art Nouveau Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass
Elegant Murano multicolored Poliedri Chandelier - Carlo Scarpa design
By Carlo Scarpa
Located in Gaiarine Frazione Francenigo (TV), IT
Elegant Italian chandelier made from 32 beautiful Murano multicolored "poliedri" glasses. Structure in gold and brass colored metal. Overall, this chandelier is both a functional lig...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Blown Glass
W. A. S. Benson. Arts & Crafts Copper & Brass Chandelier with 5 Vaseline Shades
Located in London, GB
W. A. S. Benson
A rare Arts & Crafts copper & brass five-branch chandelier with the original ceiling plate to the top and a turned support below connected to three chains hanging do...
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Early 1900s British Arts and Crafts Antique Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass, Copper
Early German Art Deco Milk and Frosted Glass Luzette Pendant , 1900s
Located in Wiesbaden, Hessen
An early German art nouveau milk and frosted pendant with brass mount, ca.1900s.
Socket: one E27 or E26 (US) for standrad screw bulb.
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Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Antique Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Rare 1950s Venetian Murano Opaline Glass Pendant with Wrought Iron Frame, Italy
Located in Lisse, NL
Practical size Venetian pendant light mouth blown glass in bronzed metal frame.
This exquisite 1950s Murano pendant light is a masterclass in Italian craftsmanship, a sculptural com...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Arts and Crafts Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Iron
Veneziana 6 tiers chandelier. 65 Opaline glass elements. Silvio Piattelli design
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
Drawing on decades of experience in lighting, my aim was to fashion a chandelier that seamlessly marries timeless elegance with practicality.
I added glass elements with a more comp...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Glass, Murano Glass
Scandinavian mid-century chandelier, cone shaped shades, Sweden, 1950s
Located in Forserum, SE
A beautiful Scandinavian mid-century chandelier, crafted from brass with teak details and featuring five sculptural, cone-shaped shades made of opal glass. The fixture is suspended f...
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Amazing 6 Light Art Deco Murano Glass and Brass Chrome Chandelier by Barovier
Located in Roma, IT
6-light museum chandelier in Murano glass, made by Barovier & Toso glassworks.
Production period: 1940s.
The structure of the chandelier consists of a central trunk to which 6 arch...
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1940s Art Deco Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Murano Glass
$4,742 Sale Price
20% Off
1965 Sciolari Inox Chandelier with Lucite Cubes and Brass Rods, Italy
Located in St- Leonard, Quebec
A bold , modern Gaetano Sciolari Chandelier made of thick polished stainless steel sheet with acrilyc cubes and brass rod .
Well made with prime quality material.
Solid, sturdy...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass, Stainless Steel
$16,995 Sale Price
22% Off
Pair of mid century pendant lights
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair of Mid-Century Modern pendant lights, Italy 1970s.
The chandeliers are made of polished brass mounts and 2 hand-blown Murano glasses.
The Murano glass is in a warm amber color, ...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
$3,000 / set
Timeless Antique Alabaster Pendant Light with Unique Natural Veining, Ø 17.1 "
Located in Lisse, NL
* Kindly note that we arrange the shipping ourselves to ensure a smooth, secure, and reliable delivery. This allows us to provide the best possible service and care for your purchase...
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Early 20th Century European Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Alabaster, Brass, Wire, Bronze
White Opaline and Brass Pendant Lights
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Opaline glass pendant
Brass top
2 meter / 80" black wire
Weight : 1.90 kg / 4.2 lb
Priced per individual item. All lamps have been made suitable by international standards for inca...
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
$468 / item
Pendant Lamp by Rolf Krüger for Staff Leuchten, 1968s
Located in KUTNO, PL
The Staff 5480 pendant lamp, designed by Rolf Krüger in 1968 for Staff & Schwarz Leuchtenwerke GMBH in Lemgo (Germany), is an example of timeless design from the late 1960s. The mode...
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Pair Italian Murano Sconces
By Mazzega
Located in Budapest, HU
Fantastic pair of vintage Murano wall sconce made by 6 Murano turquoise Felci glasses for each applique in a chrome metal frame.
Period: late xx century
Dimensions: 18,50 inches heig...
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Late 20th Century Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
$1,185 / set
1 of the 7 Murano Glass Pendant Lights by Massimo Vignelli for Venini, 1960
Located in Rijssen, NL
1 of the 7 beautiful pendant lights, made in the 1960s by Massimo Vignelli for Venini.
The lampshades are made of opaline glass with an inner white glaze. Real Murano glass, made in...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Glass, Opaline Glass
Antique 12" Holophane Reflector-Refractor Prismatic Glass Pendant Light, c.1920
By Holophane
Located in London, GB
A 12" 'Reflector-Refractor' pendant light made in USA by Holophane. c.1920.
Single prismatic glass reflector with decorative cast clips and unusual, original two-part brass galler...
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1920s English Art Deco Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Grandiose Murano chandelier model Liberty, by Ercole Barovier, Italy 1920s.
Located in Stockholm, SE
Large chandelier model Liberty, in handblown Murano glass, designed by Ercole Barovier, 1920s. Decor of 6 leaf shapes with gold sprinkles and 6 arms with flowershaped glass shades w...
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1920s Italian Art Deco Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Glass
Large Murano glass Sputnik Chandelier, Italy
Located in Dallas, TX
Very large Sputnik chandelier, attributed to Barovier and Toso, Italy 1990s.
The Mid Century Modern chandelier is made of 12 amber Murano glass globes, a black painted frame, and bra...
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1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass
Mid-Century Sputnik Italian chandelier
By Mazzega
Located in Budapest, HU
Sputnik space age Italian vintage crystal chandelier made by 51 multicolored glasses in a burnished brass metal frame. Elegant lighting object.
Period: late XX century
Dimensions: 39...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Murano Glass
$1,659 / item
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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