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Chandeliers and Pendants For Sale
Pair of Large Eclectic Pink Murano Chandelier in Flamingo style
By Carlo Nason
Located in Bromma, SE
Pair of Bold and Eclectic Pink Murano Chandeliers. Petal Formed Glass Prisms in Traditional Italian Mid-Century Style. The glass petals have swirls in white, pink and clear glass.
Th...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Chrome
Large Art deco alabaster ceiling light by unknown designer, 1920s
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
Elegant ceiling lamp by unknown designer in the first half of the 20th century.
Made in alabaster with beautiful black and white pattern.
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Early 20th Century European Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Alabaster, 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
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
Spanish Sunburst Foliage Flush Mount Light Fixture in Gilt Iron, 1950
Located in Barcelona, ES
Eye-catching gold gilt wrought iron sunburst leafed flush mount ceiling light. Spain, 1950s.
This piece features a leafed sunburst or flower burst ceiling light showing a richly hand...
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Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Iron, Wrought Iron, Gold Leaf
A Fine Blue Murano Glass Hanging Lantern by Martinuzzi for Venini
By Venini
Located in London, GB
Italy, circa 1940
A fine early twentieth century blue Murano glass hanging lantern, with double canopy connected by glass rods and orbs, with unusual twisted finial to the base, and ...
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Early 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Glass, Blown Glass
Large French Art Deco White Alabaster Pendant Light with Dark Veins, ca 1920
Located in Barntrup, DE
Large French Art Deco black and dark brown veined white alabaster three-light pendant chandelier.
It is an elegant piece from around 1920. It features a beautifully shaped white alab...
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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Alabaster, Metal, Brass
Matching Pair of Aluminum and Holophane Pendents
By Holophane
Located in Peekskill, NY
This is a nice matching pair of explosion proof holophane pendents. The screw-in shade holder in addition to the aluminum shade banding give these lamps a unique look. They are 12 in...
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Early 20th Century American Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum
Mid-Century Murano Glass Chandelier, 1960s attributed to Carlo Nason
By Carlo Nason, Mazzega
Located in Palermo, IT
Mid-Century Murano glass chandelier, Italian Design 1960s, attributed to Carlo Nason for Mazzega.
Intact glass, metal structure, E27 lamp.
Good condition.
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1960s Italian Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Scandinavian Modern Beech wood pendant light by Jan Wickelgren, 1970s, Sweden
By Aneta
Located in Værløse, DK
A pendant light in bend Beech wood with a Canvas shade designed by Jan Wickelgren in the 1970s for Aneta Sweden. A scandinavian light for a beautiful space.
* A pendant light in be...
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1970s Danish Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Fabric, Bentwood, Beech
Pair of Murano Glass Chandelier Cobalt & Crystal, Hand-Formed Candlestick Design
Located in Villaverla, IT
Pair of Ca' Bragadin Murano Glass Chandelier: Cobalt & Crystal, Hand-Formed Candlestick Design, Venetian Elegance
This Ca' Bragadin Murano glass chandelier presents a striking inter...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Cut Glass, Murano 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
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
Paavo Tynell, Chandelier, Brass, Glass, Finland, 1950s
By Paavo Tynell, Taito
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and opaline glass chandelier designed by Paavo Tynell and produced by Taito, Finland, c. 1950s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 28.5” H x 23” Diameter
Dimensions of Canopy: 4....
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1950s Finnish Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Vintage Austrian Kalmar Style Chandelier
Located in Austin, TX
Austrian Chandelier attributed to Kalmar. The Modernist pendant features textured Plexiglas components surrounding a glass central drum. This fixture has been newly wired to fit US s...
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1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Antique Gilt Bronze & Brass & Glass Gothic Sanctuary Lamp / Church Candle Light
Located in Lisse, NL
Stunning 19th century Gothic art pendant with shields and gilt scrolling patterns.
This late 1800s church relic truly has an aura of religiousness about it. This sanctuary pendant i...
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Late 19th Century European Gothic Revival Antique Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass, Bronze, Gold Leaf
Extremely rare large round Mid Century Modern fiberglass ceiling lamp
Located in München, DE
Beautiful, large, beige, Mid Century Modern fiberglass ceiling lamp.
Very elegant, high-quality design for indirect, pleasant ceiling lighting.
Frame made of black lacquered metal wi...
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1950s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass
Louis XVI Style French Balloon Chandelier In Crystal And Gilt Brass
Located in Prato, Tuscany
We kindly invite you to read the full description, as it provides detailed technical and historical information to guarantee the authenticity of our items.
This majestic and elegant ...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Poul Henningsen 'PH 5' Pendant for Louis Poulsen in Monochrome Pale Blush
Located in Glendale, CA
Poul Henningsen 'PH 5' Pendant for Louis Poulsen in Monochrome Pale Blush
Poul Henningsen introduced his iconic 'PH 5' pendant light in 1958. Six decades later, the 'PH 5' remains t...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
Bold Minty Murano Chandelier in the of style of Venini. small-medium size.
Located in Bromma, SE
Eclectic, Bold Ice-Blue-Minty-Green-ish-toned Murano Chandelier with Tubular Glass Prisms.
Contemporary Chandeliers in Traditional Italian Mid-Century Style.
The chandelier is compo...
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1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Chrome
Magnificent Dutch Arts & Crafts Brass & Round Glass Hall Lantern / Pendant Light
Located in Lisse, NL
Perfect size Antique, Arts and Crafts hallway pendant with 12 curved art glass panels.
If you are looking for a stylish and quality crafted antique lantern to grace your entry hall,...
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Early 20th Century Dutch Arts and Crafts Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Opaline Chandelier by Max Bill for Temde
Located in München, DE
Extremely beautiful Sputnik chandelier from the 1960s.
The 9 opal glass lampshades spread a pleasant light.
The lamp has a very high quality finish.
Very contemporary design with a f...
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1960s German Space Age Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
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
Amethyst Glass Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1960 Italian amethyst "jellyfish" light fixture with 2 candelabra lights.
Measurements:
Present drop: 9"
Diameter: 10.5"
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1960s Italian Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Bronze
Large Pair of Wall Lamps by Sergio Mazza for Artemide, 1960s, Italy
By Sergio Mazza, Artemide
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Large Pair of Wall Lamps by Sergio Mazza for Artemide, 1960s, Italy
Lampshade is in very good vintage condition.
Painted aluminum, raw aluminum and clear sandblasted glass.
This la...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
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
Twelve-Light Painted French Provincial Style Chandelier w/ Tassels
Located in Los Angeles, CA
12-Light rustic painted French Provincial style chandelier with tassels. The chandelier features multiple curved arms extending from a central column. Each arm holds a drip wax can...
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Early 20th Century French French Provincial Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Scandinavian Functionalist Flush Mount Ceiling Light, 1950s
Located in Oslo, NO
Wonderful ceiling light with a decorated glass shade and chrome metal base. Designed and made in Norway from ca 1950s first half. The lamp is fully working and in good vintage condit...
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1950s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Chrome
Blue Flowerpot pendant lamp by Verner Panton for Louis Poulsen, Denmark 1968
Located in Steenwijk, NL
The Flowerpot pendant lamp was designed by Verner Panton for Louis Poulsen in 1968. A beautiful design classic that is still in production. This lamp is an early version and has a bl...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Enamel
"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
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
Finnish Designer, Chandelier, Brass, Rattan, Finland, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and rattan chandelier designed and produced in Finland, c. 1940s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 25.0"H x 20.0"W x 20.0"D
Stem Length (inches): 21.0"
Dimensions of Canopy: 2...
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1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Hans-Agne Jakobsson Pendant / Ceiling Lamp ”Carolin” T549 Markaryd Sweden
Located in Stockholm, SE
Wonderful pendant lamp 'Carolin' model T549/3 designed 1963 by Hans-Agne Jakobsson for his own company in Markaryd, Sweden. A brass frame with an original shade newly redressed in a ...
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
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”
Chain/rod ca...
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1930s French Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Rope, Glass
Poul Henningsen 'PH Artichoke' Pale Rose Chandelier for Louis Poulsen
Located in Glendale, CA
Poul Henningsen 'PH Artichoke' Pale Rose Chandelier for Louis Poulsen
The 'PH Artichoke' pendant light was designed in 1958 by Poul Henningsen for the Langelinie Pavillonen restaura...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum, Stainless Steel, Steel
Handmade Clay Dome Pendant Light One of a kind- matching pair available
Located in Van Nuys, CA
12" across x 7 " deep ADD two to cart if you want the pair.
Custom hand made pendant lights. we have two matching with plug in grounded cord. cord is 15' Long.
covered in clothnice ...
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2010s American Organic Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Ceramic
Opaline Palmette Chandelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian chandelier shown with opaline hand blown Palmette Murano glass leaves arranged in six tiers including a crown at the top, mounted on 24k gold plated metal frame / Made in Ita...
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Late 20th Century Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Murano Glass
Mid-Century Modern Sunburst Brass Ceiling Lamp – French Craftsmanship, 1960s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Mid-Century Modern Sunburst Brass Ceiling Lamp – French Craftsmanship, Circa 1960
Style: Mid-Century Modern
Design: Sunburst motif
Material: Brass
Origin: France (circa 1960)
Co...
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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Pair Large Bubble Glass Pendant Lights by Helena Tynell, Limburg, Germany 1960s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A stunning pair of large bubble glass pendant lights designed by Helena Tynell and Heinrich Gantenbrink for Glashütte Limburg, manufactured in Germany, circa 1960s. Each Pendant requ...
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass
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
Vintage Scandinavian five arm chandelier, brass and glass, Sweden, 1930s
Located in Forserum, SE
A beautiful vintage chandelier crafted from brass, featuring five curved arms that hold bell-shaped glass shades. The arms are anchored by a decorative solid brass crown, with each a...
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1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Square Crystal Chandelier Made Of Brass Antique Gold Empire Louis XVI Rarely
Located in Berlin, DE
Square crystal chandelier made of brass - 12 lights, restored in Berlin, rewired
For sale is an exceptional square chandelier with an impressive look and high-quality workmanship. It...
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Early 1900s Italian Louis XVI Antique Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, 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
German Designer, Pendant Light, Metal, Acrylic, Germany, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A pink and white acrylic and black-lacquered metal pendant light designed and produced in Germany, c. 1960s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 35.0"H x 7.5"W x 6.65"D
Stem Length (inche...
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Hand Crafted Solitaire 01 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
A signed Venini "Poliedri" chandelier composed of glass diffusers, Italy, 1950s
By Carlo Scarpa, Venini
Located in Chiavari, Liguria
A large circular chandelier composed of blown glass diffusers, “Poliedri” model, design by Carlo Scarpa for Venini, Italy, 1950s
Through his designs, Carlo Scarpa developed a visual...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
A large sisal Pendant or Ceiling lamp, vintage 1960s elegant Scandinavian design
By Domus
Located in Skarpnäck, SE
A very nice and substantial vintage ceiling string pendant lamp for Domus, Sweden in the style of Temde Leuchten. It is made of a of sisal rope giv...
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1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Raffia
French Black Enamel Brass Pendant Lights 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
1960 Germany Palwa Sputnik Chandelier Swarovski Crystal & Gilt Brass
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Outstanding mid century Sputnik chandelier made of a gilt brass construction with Swarovski crystals. Designed by Christoph Palme. Chandelier illuminates beautifully and offers a lot...
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1960s German Hollywood Regency Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass, Gold Plate
Murano Glass Flower Ceiling Lamp by Barovier & Toso, 1950s
Located in Lisbon, PT
This exceptionally rare mid-century Murano glass chandelier features a breathtaking floral motif, created by the renowned glassmakers Barovier & Toso and Seguso in the late 1940s.
I...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Original Lobmeyr Maria Theresien Crystal Chandelier, Richly Decorated 28 Lights
Located in Vienna, AT
Very large Maria Theresa chandelier with 28 candles material metal frame with baluster decoration in the center, richly decorated with glass prism
This chandlier is in perfect condit...
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1910s Austrian Baroque Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Mid-Century Modern Brutalist Chandelier by Tom Greene for Feldman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Condition:
Original Vintage Condition
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Brazilian Designer, Pendant Light, Metal, Brazil, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A cream-white-lacquered metal pendant light or chandelier designed and produced in Brazil, c. 1960s.
Light scratching, discoloration, and loss of lacquer throughout. Ceiling canopy ...
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1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Rare "Hana I" Uchiwa Pendant Light by Ingo Maurer for Design M, 1970s NEW PRICE
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
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
Grand French 1960s Crystal Flush Ceiling Light, Midcentury
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful luxurious large golden solid brass flush pendant with 32 solid glass crystal orbs . The pendant emits light upward as well as through the glass orbs. 5 light candelabra ...
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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass, Enamel
MULLER FRERES French Art Deco Pendant Chandelier, 1920
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
French Art Deco Chandelier by Muller Frères, Croismare, France, 1920s. A superb French Art Deco chandelier by Muller Frères, Croismare, dating from the late 1920s. This chandelier fe...
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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Optima 7 pendant Design by Hans Due for Fog & Morup Dänemark
By Fog & Mørup, Hans Due
Located in Krefeld, DE
Very nice grey, white & red colored Optima pendant Design by Hans Hans Due in 1970s and manufactured by Fog & Mørup Denmark.
The insides of the lower s...
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1980s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
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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