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Chandeliers and Pendants For Sale
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Axolight Liaison Model M2 Pendant Lamp in Black/Black by Sara Moroni
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Axolight Liaison Model M2 Pendant Lamp in Black/Black by Sara Moroni Modular lightness and elegance. Liaison tells about the perfect balance of three geometric archetypes: sphere, c...
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21st Century and Contemporary Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

DCW Editions Les Acrobates N°323 Large Round Pendant Lamp in Frosted Glass Shade
Located in Brooklyn, NY
DCW Editions Les Acrobates N°323 Large Round Pendant Lamp in Black Steel Arm and Frosted Glass Shade by Bernard-Albin Gras Les Acrobates de GRAS are adept at doing tricks high in t...
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21st Century and Contemporary Chandeliers and Pendants

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Steel

Axolight Liaison Model M2 Pendant Lamp in Black/Gold by Sara Moroni
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Axolight Liaison Model M2 Pendant Lamp in Black/Gold by Sara Moroni Modular lightness and elegance. Liaison tells about the perfect balance of three geometric archetypes: sphere, ci...
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21st Century and Contemporary Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

DCW Editions Les Acrobates N°323 AC1 AC2(L) Oculist Pendant Lamp in Yellow
Located in Brooklyn, NY
DCW Editions Les Acrobates N°323 AC1 AC2(L) Oculist Pendant Lamp in Black Steel Arm and Yellow Shade by Bernard-Albin Gras Les Acrobates de GRAS are adept at doing tricks high in t...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Chandeliers and Pendants

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Steel

Axolight Liaison Model M4 Pendant Lamp in Black/Gold by Sara Moroni
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Axolight Liaison Model M4 Pendant Lamp in Black/Gold by Sara Moroni Modular lightness and elegance. Liaison tells about the perfect balance of three geomet...
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21st Century and Contemporary Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Midcentury pair of Murano chandeliers attributed to Toni Zuccheri for Venini
Located in Piacenza, Italy
Elegant pair of Murano glass chandeliers attributed to Toni Zuccheri for Venini. Its metallic structure mounts exceptionally refined Murano glass diffusers in clear and orange that c...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Glass

DCW Editions Les Acrobates N°322 Oculist Pendant Lamp in Red Shade
Located in Brooklyn, NY
DCW Editions Les Acrobates N°322 Oculist Pendant Lamp in Black Steel Arm and Red Shade by Bernard-Albin Gras Les Acrobates de GRAS are adept at doing tricks high in the air, way ab...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Chandeliers and Pendants

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Steel

DCW Editions Les Acrobates N°323 Oculist Pendant Lamp in Red Shade
Located in Brooklyn, NY
DCW Editions Les Acrobates N°323 Oculist Pendant Lamp in Black Steel Arm and Red Shade by Bernard-Albin Gras Les Acrobates de GRAS are adept at doing tricks high in the air, way ab...
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21st Century and Contemporary Chandeliers and Pendants

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Steel

DCW Editions Les Acrobates N°323 AC1 AC2(L) Oculist Pendant Lamp in Black
Located in Brooklyn, NY
DCW Editions Les Acrobates N°323 AC1 AC2(L) Oculist Pendant Lamp in Black Steel Arm and Black Shade by Bernard-Albin Gras Les Acrobates de GRAS are adept at doing tricks high in th...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Chandeliers and Pendants

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Steel

DCW Editions Les Acrobates N°323 AC1 AC2(L) Oculist Pendant Lamp in Blue
Located in Brooklyn, NY
DCW Editions Les Acrobates N°323 AC1 AC2(L) Oculist Pendant Lamp in Black Steel Arm and Blue Shade by Bernard-Albin Gras Les Acrobates de GRAS are adept at doing tricks high in the...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Chandeliers and Pendants

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Steel

DCW Editions Les Acrobates N°324 Pendant Lamp in Black Arm and No Shade
Located in Brooklyn, NY
DCW Editions Les Acrobates N°324 Pendant Lamp in Black Steel Arm and No Shade by Bernard-Albin Gras Les Acrobates de GRAS are adept at doing tricks high in the air, way above the g...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Chandeliers and Pendants

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Steel

DCW Editions Les Acrobates N°322 Oculist Pendant Lamp in Yellow Shade
Located in Brooklyn, NY
DCW Editions Les Acrobates N°322 Oculist Pendant Lamp in Black Steel Arm and Yellow Shade by Bernard-Albin Gras Les Acrobates de GRAS are adept at doing tricks high in the air, way...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Chandeliers and Pendants

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Steel

DCW Editions Les Acrobates N°322 Oculist Pendant Lamp in Blue Shade
Located in Brooklyn, NY
DCW Editions Les Acrobates N°322 Oculist Pendant Lamp in Black Steel Arm and Blue Shade by Bernard-Albin Gras Les Acrobates de GRAS are adept at doing tricks high in the air, way a...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Chandeliers and Pendants

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Steel

DCW Editions Les Acrobates N°323 Oculist Pendant Lamp in Black Shade
Located in Brooklyn, NY
DCW Editions Les Acrobates N°323 Oculist Pendant Lamp in Black Steel Arm and Black Shade by Bernard-Albin Gras Les Acrobates de GRAS are adept at doing tricks high in the air, way ...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Chandeliers and Pendants

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Steel

DCW Editions Les Acrobates N°323 Oculist Pendant Lamp in Blue Shade
Located in Brooklyn, NY
DCW Editions Les Acrobates N°323 Oculist Pendant Lamp in Black Steel Arm and Blue Shade by Bernard-Albin Gras Les Acrobates de GRAS are adept at doing tricks high in the air, way a...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Chandeliers and Pendants

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Steel

DCW Editions Les Acrobates N°323 AC1 AC2 Oculist Pendant Lamp in Black Shade
Located in Brooklyn, NY
DCW Editions Les Acrobates N°323 AC1 AC2 Oculist Pendant Lamp in Black Steel Arm and Black Shade by Bernard-Albin Gras Les Acrobates de GRAS are adept at doing tricks high in the a...
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21st Century and Contemporary Chandeliers and Pendants

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Steel

DCW Editions Les Acrobates N°323 AC1 AC2 Oculist Pendant Lamp in Blue Shade
Located in Brooklyn, NY
DCW Editions Les Acrobates N°323 AC1 AC2 Oculist Pendant Lamp in Black Steel Arm and Blue Shade by Bernard-Albin Gras Les Acrobates de GRAS are adept at doing tricks high in the ai...
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21st Century and Contemporary Chandeliers and Pendants

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Steel

DCW Editions Les Acrobates N°323 AC1 AC2 Oculist Pendant Lamp in Red Shade
Located in Brooklyn, NY
DCW Editions Les Acrobates N°323 AC1 AC2 Oculist Pendant Lamp in Black Steel Arm and Red Shade by Bernard-Albin Gras Les Acrobates de GRAS are adept at doing tricks high in the air...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Chandeliers and Pendants

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Steel

DCW Editions Les Acrobates N°323 AC1 AC2 Oculist Pendant Lamp in Yellow Shade
Located in Brooklyn, NY
DCW Editions Les Acrobates N°323 AC1 AC2 Oculist Pendant Lamp in Black Steel Arm and Yellow Shade by Bernard-Albin Gras Les Acrobates de GRAS are adept at doing tricks high in the ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Chandeliers and Pendants

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Steel

Swedish Designer, Pendant Light, Pine, Sweden, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A pine pendant light designed and produced in Sweden, 1970s. Dimensions of canopy (inches): 3”  H x 3.5” Diameter Socket takes standard E-26 bulbs. 1 socket.There is no maximum watt...
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1970s Swedish Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Pine

DCW Editions Les Acrobates N°323 AC1 AC2(L) L Round Pendant Lamp in FrostedGlass
Located in Brooklyn, NY
DCW Editions Les Acrobates N°323 AC1 AC2( L) Large Round Pendant Lamp in Black Steel Arm and Frosted Glass Shade by Bernard-Albin Gras Les Acrobates de GRAS are adept at doing tric...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Chandeliers and Pendants

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Steel

DCW Editions Les Acrobates N°323 AC1 AC2(L) Oculist Pendant Lamp in Red
Located in Brooklyn, NY
DCW Editions Les Acrobates N°323 AC1 AC2(L) Oculist Pendant Lamp in Black Steel Arm and Red Shade by Bernard-Albin Gras Les Acrobates de GRAS are adept at doing tricks high in the ...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Chandeliers and Pendants

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Steel

DCW Editions Les Acrobates Nº322 Large Round Pendant Lamp in Frosted Glass Shade
Located in Brooklyn, NY
DCW Editions Les Acrobates Nº322 Large Round Pendant Lamp in Black Steel Arm and Frosted Glass Shade by Bernard-Albin Gras Les Acrobates de GRAS are adept at doing tricks high in t...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Chandeliers and Pendants

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Steel

DCW Editions Les Acrobates N°323 AC1 AC2 XL Conic Pendant Lamp in Blue Shade
Located in Brooklyn, NY
DCW Editions Les Acrobates N°323 AC1 AC2 XL Conic Pendant Lamp in Black Steel Arm and Blue Shade by Bernard-Albin Gras Les Acrobates de GRAS are adept at doing tricks high in the a...
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21st Century and Contemporary Chandeliers and Pendants

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Steel

DCW Editions Les Acrobates N°323 AC1 AC2(L) XL Conic Pendant Lamp in Blue
Located in Brooklyn, NY
DCW Editions Les Acrobates N°323 AC1 AC2(L) XL Conic Pendant Lamp in Black Steel Arm and Blue Shade by Bernard-Albin Gras Les Acrobates de GRAS are adept at doing tricks high in th...
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21st Century and Contemporary Chandeliers and Pendants

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Steel

DCW Editions Les Acrobates N°322 XL Conic Pendant Lamp in Blue Shade
Located in Brooklyn, NY
DCW Editions Les Acrobates N°322 XL Conic Pendant Lamp in Black Steel Arm and Blue Shade by Bernard-Albin Gras Les Acrobates de GRAS are adept at doing tricks high in the air, way ...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Chandeliers and Pendants

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Steel

Grand Chandelier in Brass and Milk Glass Spheres 210 cm/82 in Wide
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Chandelier, brass, milk glass, Europe, 1970s. Embark upon a journey to the illustrious 1970s in Europe, where craftsmanship met opulence in the creation of a stunning chandelier. Th...
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1970s European Post-Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

DCW Editions Les Acrobates N°323 XL Conic Pendant Lamp in Blue Shade
Located in Brooklyn, NY
DCW Editions Les Acrobates N°323 XL Conic Pendant Lamp in Black Steel Arm and Blue Shade by Bernard-Albin Gras Les Acrobates de GRAS are adept at doing tricks high in the air, way ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Chandeliers and Pendants

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Steel

Venini Abaco Three-Light Suspension Light by Monica Guggisberg & Philip Baldwin
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Venini Abaco three light suspension light by Monica Guggisberg & Philip Baldwin. Measurements suspension: Ø 7.48 ""H 217.72"" 3 x max 40W E14 - dimme...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Art Glass

Modern Pulley Light, France circa 1960
Located in Culver City, CA
Modern Pulley Light France circa 1960 20.5”dia x 40.5”h
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20th Century French Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Swedish Chandelier
Located in San Francisco, CA
A Deco Chandelier of pewter and fabric - decorated with tassels and stars. Designed by an unknown creator.
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1930s Swedish Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Pewter

Chandelier with Brown Orange Marbled Glass Spheres and Brass
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Chandelier, glass, brass-plated steel, Czech Republic, 1960s This refined chandelier has a nicely structured composition of four spherical shades attached to a patinated brass frame...
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1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass, Steel

Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte Rare Pendant or Chandelier Model 1462
Located in New York, NY
Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte chandelier or pendant light model 1462 consisting of large colored, beveled and polished crystal glass disc and smaller frosted glass diffuser mounted on...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Swedish Designer, Chandelier, Brass, Glass, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and opaline glass chandelier designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s. Dimensions of canopy (inches): 3.25” H x 3.75”  Diameter Socket takes standard E-14 bulbs. 3 sockets....
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1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Large 'Sputnik' Chandelier in Brass and Glass 47in./120cm
Located in Waalwijk, NL
'Sputnik' chandeliers, brass, glass, Austria, 1960s Beautiful and sizeable 'Sputnik' chandelier made in Austria in the 1960s. This light co...
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1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Bruno Gatta for Stilnovo '288' Chandeliers
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Bruno Gatta for Stilnovo 'Model 288' chandeliers, lacquered metal, glass, nickel, 1954 Exuding sophistication, the impressive ceiling fixture model 288, designed by Bruno Gatta for ...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal, Nickel

Petite Crystal Chandeliers
Located in Austin, TX
Pair of crystal chandeliers from France featuring cut crystal strands suspended from brass crowns. They have been newly wired to fit US standards.
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1920s French Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal, Brass

20th Century Ingo Maurer Chandelier model Birdie in Metal and wings diffusers
Located in Turin, Turin
Ingo Maurer worked first as a printer between Germany and Switzerland, he completed then his graphic design studies in Munich in 1958, he lived between New York and San Francisco wor...
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1990s German Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Ceiling Lamp in Brass and Opaline Glass by Bent Karlby, 1950's
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Ceiling Lamp in Brass and Opaline Glass by Bent Karlby, 1950's Additional Information: Material: Brass and opaline glass Style: Mid century, Scandinavian Produced by Lyfa in Denmark...
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20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Opaline Glass

Gem Light Small by Vezzini & Chen
Located in Milan, IT
Glass, porcelain, dimmable G9 LED light bulb and brass fitting and ceiling rose stone gem light is defined by the visual interplay between the handcrafted ceramic core and outer glas...
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2010s English Chandeliers and Pendants

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Glass

Finnish Designer, Chandelier, Brass, Glass, Finland, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and gilded opaline glass chandelier designed and produced in Finland, 1940s. Dimensions of canopy (inches): 2” H x 3.5” Diameter Socket takes standard E-26 bulbs. 3 socket.T...
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1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Mazzega Style Multicolored Murano Glass Chandelier
Located in Austin, TX
Italian Murano glass chandelier in the style of Mazzega with seven tiers of glass hanging on a white coated steel structure, rewired for the US. Extruded, textured glass in light and...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Steel

Itsu, Chandelier, Brass, Glass, Metal, Finland, 1950s
By Itsu
Located in High Point, NC
A brass, black-lacquered metal and opaline glass chandelier designed and produced by Itsu, Finland, c. 1950s. Dimensions of canopy (inches): N/A Socket takes standard E-14 bulbs. 3 ...
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1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal, Brass

Angelo Lelii for Arredoluce Tre Lune Ceiling Light, Italy, 1960s
Located in New York, NY
Angelo Lelii for Arredoluce original "Tre Lune" flush mount ceiling light with three frosted glass shades suspended from rich patinated brass structure and mount. These Arredoluce original Lune and Stella...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Imposing Chandelier in Textured Glass and Brass 5.7 feet
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Chandelier, glass, brass, lacquered metal, Europe, 1970s A breathtaking chandelier originating from Europe in the 1970s, this opulent creation immediately captures the viewer's atte...
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1970s European Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass, Metal

Ceiling Lamp in Gray Lacquered Metal by Louis Weisdorf, 1950’s
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Ceiling Lamp in Gray Lacquered Metal by Louis Weisdorf, 1950’s Additional Information: Material: Grey lacquered metal Style: Mid century, Scandinavian Rare ceiling lamp model Turbo ...
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20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Large German Chandelier in Chrome-Plated Steel
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Chandelier, chrome-plated steel, coated steel, Germany, 1960s. This design resembles the design aesthetics of Italian designer Gaetano Sciolari, known for his abundant use of metals...
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Steel, Chrome

Swedish Designer, Chandelier, Brass, Teak, Glass, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass, teak and opaline glass chandelier designed and produced in Sweden, 1950s. Dimensions of canopy (inches): 3” H x 4.25” Diameter Socket takes standard E-26 bulbs. 6 sockets.T...
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Pendant in Smoked Blown Glass and Brass
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Pendant, brass, glass, Europe, 1970s Blown glass pendant with multiple bubbles visible in the smoked glass orb. It not only gives the shade a playful appearance, it also creates a s...
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1970s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Midcentury Black & White pendant by Achille e Piergiacomo Castiglioni for Flos
Located in Piacenza, Italy
The Black & White lamp owes its name to the two types of light emanating. The diffused lighting is obtained by means of a dome in white opal glass, containing a set of bulbs; the one...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Opaline Glass

Mid-Century Pendants in White Opaque to Clear Glass
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Pendants, glass, metal, plastic, Europe, 1960s. These atmospheric pendant lamps features each an opaque to clear glass orb. This results in a nice and soft light-tone creating a liv...
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1960s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Scandinavian Mid-Century Ceiling Light, Bo Notini, Sweden, 1940s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Striking Swedish Modern ceiling light by Bo Notini, with a large yellow tinted glass shade decorated with rattan strands in a graphic patt...
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1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Pair of Canne Pendant Lamps by Venini, Italy, 1950s
Located in Milan, IT
Set of two pendant lamps manufactured by Venini. Yelllow and Brown canne decoration on blown opaline glass. Brass frames. The lamps were also shown at "ITALIA CINQUANTA Moda e Design...
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1950s Italian Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Murano Glass

Swedish Designer, Chandelier, Brass, Teak, Glass, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass, teak and opaline glass chandelier designed and produced in Sweden, 1950s. Dimensions of canopy (inches): 2” H x 3.5” Diameter Socket takes standard E-14 bulbs. 3 sockets.Th...
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Lanternina Suspension Lamp by Marta Laudani & Marco Romanelli for Oluce
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Lanternina Suspension Lamp by Marta Laudani & Marco Romanelli for Oluce. This lamp produces a soft beautiful diffused light with its transparent, sand-blasted Murano glass diffusers....
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

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Aluminum

Ceiling Lamp in Brass and Glass by Paavo Tynell, 1950's
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Height Adjustable Ceiling Lamp in Brass and Glass by Paavo Tynell, 1950's Additional Information: Material: Brass, glass Style: Mid century, Scandinavian Produced by Taito Oy in Fin...
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20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Swedish Designer, Chandelier, Brass, Teak, Glass, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass, teak and opaline glass pendant light designed and produced in Sweden, 1950s. Dimensions of canopy (inches): 1.75”  H x 3.25” Diameter Socket takes standard E-14 bulbs. 2 so...
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Modern Round Pendant Light Carrara White Marble Polished Paolo Ulian for Dilmos
Located in Milan, IT
Suspension light made of White Carrara marble designed by Paolo Ulian in 2023. The light is called NEST, due to the shape of the lampshade. The peculiarity of this lamp is that all ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Marble, Carrara Marble

Antique, Vintage and Contemporary Chandeliers and Pendant Lights

Chandeliers — simple in form, inspired by candelabras and originally made of wood or iron — first made an appearance in early churches. For those wealthy enough to afford them for their homes in the medieval period, a chandelier's suspended lights likely exuded imminent danger, as lit candles served as the light source for fixtures of the era. Things have thankfully changed since then, and antique and vintage chandeliers and pendant lights are popular in many interiors today.

While gas lighting during the late 18th century represented an upgrade for chandeliers — and gas lamps would long inspire Danish architect and pioneering modernist lighting designer Poul Henningsen — it would eventually be replaced with the familiar electric lighting of today.

The key difference between a pendant light and a chandelier is that a pendant incorporates only a single bulb into its design. Don’t mistake this for simplicity, however. An Art Deco–styled homage to Sputnik from Murano glass artisans Giovanni Dalla Fina (note: there is more than one lighting fixture that shares its name with the iconic mid-century-era satellite — see Gino Sarfatti’s design too), with handcrafted decorative elements supported by a chrome frame, is just one stunning example of the elaborate engineering that can be incorporated into every component of a chandelier.

Chandeliers have evolved over time, but their classic elegance has remained unchanged. Not only will the right chandelier prove impressive in a given room, but it can also offer a certain sense of practicality. These fixtures can easily illuminate an entire space, while their elevated position prevents them from creating glare or straining one’s eyes. Certain materials, like glass, can complement naturally lit settings without stealing the show. Brass, on the other hand, can introduce an alluring, warm glow. While LEDs have earned a bad reputation for their perceived harsh bluish lights and a loss of brightness over their life span, the right design choices can help harness their lighting potential and create the perfect mood. A careful approach to lighting can transform your room into a peaceful and cozy nook, ideal for napping, reading or working.

For midsize spaces, a wall light or sconce can pull the room together and get the lighting job done. Perforated steel rings underneath five bands of handspun aluminum support a rich diffusion of light within Alvar Aalto's Beehive pendant light, but if you’re looking to brighten a more modest room, perhaps a minimalist solution is what you’re after. The mid-century modern furniture designer Charlotte Perriand devised her CP-1 wall lamps in the 1960s, in which a repositioning of sheet-metal plates can redirect light as needed.

The versatility and variability of these lighting staples mean that, when it comes to finding something like the perfect chandelier, you’ll never be left hanging. From the whimsical — like the work of Beau & Bien’s Sylvie Maréchal, frequently inspired by her dreams — to the classic beauty of Paul Ferrante's fixtures, there is a style for every room. With designs for pendant lights and chandeliers across eras, colors and materials, you’ll never run out of options to explore on 1stDibs.

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