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Chandeliers and Pendants For Sale
Style: Organic Modern
Style: Hollywood Regency
A Pair of Large Hollywood Regency French Bagues Style Rock Crystal Chandeliers
Located in New York, NY
A Pair of Unique Large French Hollywood Regency Bagues Style circular form gilt bronze, cut rock crystal and crystal multi light chandeliers ...
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20th Century French Hollywood Regency Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Rock Crystal, Crystal, Bronze

Vosges Chandelier by Bourgeois Boheme Atelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The magnolias are in bloom. In their various stages, the blossoms conceal the lights of this asymmetrical chandelier. The textured plaster of Paris finish on its stately frame create...
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2010s American Organic Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Plaster

Saturno pendant lamp by Kazuo Motozawa for Staff Leuchten, Germany
Located in BARCELONA, ES
Superb and rare Saturno pendant light, model "5648" designated and produced by Kazuo Motozawa for Staff Leuchten in Germany in the 1960s. Chromed metal structure in perfect condition. A design classic that will illuminate your interior wonderfully. Electricity checked. Sommerso vase by Petr hora...
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1960s German Hollywood Regency Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Ceramic Pendant Lamp 'TRN A1' by Pani Jurek, Brass Rod, Ochre
Located in Paris, FR
TRN A1 Pendant lamp / ceiling lamp / chandelier Designer: Pani Jurek Model shown: Ochre Dimensions: H 17.5 x 15 x 5 cm Bulb (not included): E27/E26, compatible with US electric sys...
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21st Century and Contemporary Polish Organic Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Gilt Wrought Iron Chandelier with Japanese Geisha in Crystal
Located in Antwerp, BE
Italian chandelier with scrolled arms and leaves and unusual frosted crystal candleholders and central figure in the form of a Japanese geisha, circa 1920. Total height with the c...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Gold Leaf, Brass

Ceramic Pendant Lamp 'TRN A1' by Pani Jurek, Brass Rod, Green
Located in Paris, FR
TRN A1 Pendant lamp / ceiling lamp / chandelier Designer: Pani Jurek Model shown: Green Dimensions: H 17.5 x 15 x 5 cm Bulb (not included): E27/E26, compatible with US electric sys...
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21st Century and Contemporary Polish Organic Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

1970’s Vintage Hollywood Regency Brass Lotus Chandelier Pendant Shades
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Wonderful 1970’s vintage Hollywood Regency brass chandelier pendant shades in the style of lotus flowers. Beautiful decorative five tear chandelier freshly rewired made of brass and ...
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1970s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Poliarte chandelier by Albano Poli, pink and transparent murano glass, Italy, 19
Located in BARCELONA, ES
Superb and rare Poliarte chandelier by Albano Poli, designed and produced in Italy, in the 1970s. This chandelier is composed of thick pink and transparent glass rods, frosted, suspe...
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1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal

Ceramic Pendant Lamp 'TRN D1' by Pani Jurek, Brass Rod, Ochre
Located in Paris, FR
TRN D1 Pendant lamp / ceiling lamp / chandelier Designer: Pani Jurek Dimensions: H 37.5 x 35 x 5 cm Model shown: Ochre Bulb (not included): E27/E26, compatible with US electric sy...
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21st Century and Contemporary Polish Organic Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Scailmont Pair Ceiling Lamps, Belgium Glass Shade, 1950s
Located in Verviers, BE
Scailmont Hollywood Regency 2 ceiling lamps Availebel Photography fails to capture the simple elegant illumination provided by this lamp. Fitting messing pendant ceiling light with...
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1950s Belgian Hollywood Regency Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Hollywood Regency Brass and Bronze Chandelier by S.A. Boulanger
Located in London, GB
This is a beautiful small chandelier by the renowned French manufacturer S.A. Boulanger in exceptionally good condition Made of hand cast and carved Bronze and Brass in combination ...
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1970s French Hollywood Regency Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Murano Mazzega leaf chandelier, gold frosted glass, Italy 1970
Located in BARCELONA, ES
Superb and rare Mazzega Murano chandelier produced in Italy in the 70s. Frosted Murano glass crystals, in the shape of leaves distributed on a golden metal structure. Unique object t...
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1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal

Ceramic Pendant Lamp 'TRN A1' by Pani Jurek, Brass Rod, Navy Blue
Located in Paris, FR
TRN A1 Pendant lamp / ceiling lamp / chandelier Designer: Pani Jurek Model shown: TRN A1, Navy Blue, Brass rod Dimensions: H 17.5 x 15 x 5 cm Bulb (not included): E27/E26, compatib...
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21st Century and Contemporary Polish Organic Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Vintage Italian Murano Mazzega Glass 34 Leaf Leaves Chandelier
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
The most beautiful vintage Murano Mazzega glass leaf leaves chandelier. No chips or breaks on any of the leaves. The cage is a brushed steel/chrome and does have patina. Comes with o...
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1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Blown Glass

"Sun" chandelier by Oscar Torlasco for Stilkronen triedri cut glass, Italy, 1970
Located in BARCELONA, ES
Superb and rare Oscar Torlasco sun chandelier designed and produced in Italy in the 1970s. This unique object is composed of cut crystals called triedri and a golden structure. Objec...
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1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal

Poliarte pendant lamp by albano poli, pink and transparent murano glass, italy
Located in BARCELONA, ES
Superb and rare Poliarte chandelier by Albano Poli, designed and produced in Italy, in the 1970s. This chandelier is composed of thick pink and transparent glass rods, frosted, suspe...
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1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal

Feldman Triple Lotus Light Fixture Chandelier, circa 1960
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Professionally polished and lacquered to retain the current brass shine, this beautiful and gentle lotus chandelier was designed and manufactured by the Feldman Lighting Company in t...
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1960s Hong Kong Hollywood Regency Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Contemporary Light Grey Chandelier 'Legier' by Tooy, 6 Pendants, Smoke Glass
Located in Paris, FR
Chandelier Legier by Tooy. 6 Pendants version. (Compliant with US electric system) Dimensions: - Small pendant (x 3 ): height 33 cm x diameter 25 cm. - Large pendant (x 3 ): heigh...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Organic Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal, Brass

Golden Kinkeldey chandelier, cut glass, 3 levels, Germany, 1970
Located in BARCELONA, ES
Beautiful and rare kinkeldey chandelier dating from the 70s designated and produced in germany. Composed of crystals cut with magnifying glass effect and a chromed metal structure sp...
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1970s German Hollywood Regency Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal

Hollywood Regency Tole Flower Chandelier
Located in Antwerp, BE
A large vintage tole five-light chandelier flower and leaf accents. Original paint finish in vibrant greens, turquoise and blue,white. Diamete...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal, Tôle

Customizable Pendant Lamp TRN D2, Brass Rod, Ochre Ceramic
Located in Paris, FR
TRN D2 Pendant lamp / ceiling lamp / chandelier Signed by Pani Jurek Dimensions: H28 x 35 x 5 cm Model shown: Ochre Bulb (not included): E27/E26, compatible...
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21st Century and Contemporary Polish Organic Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Ceramic Pendant Lamp 'TRN A1' by Pani Jurek, Chrome Rod, Black
Located in Paris, FR
Pendant lamp / ceiling lamp / chandelier Designer: Pani Jurek Model: TRN A1 Model shown: TRN A1, Black, Chrome rod Dimensions: H 17.5 x 15 x 5 cm Bulb (not included): E27/E26, compa...
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21st Century and Contemporary Polish Organic Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Chrome

Two-tone chandelier by Zero Quattro 3 levels orange and transparent murano glass
Located in BARCELONA, ES
Superb and rare zero quattro chandelier designated and produced in the 70s in murano, italy. Golden structure and orange curved crystals spread over 3 levels in perfect condition. Ra...
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1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal

Wrought Iron Palm Leaf Pendant Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
Handmade Heavy Wrought Iron Palm Leaf Chandelier with three lights. Glass panel sides with four sets of three leaves on each of the four sides Measure 18" l...
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Late 20th Century American Hollywood Regency Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Wrought Iron

Modern Italian Pastel Rose Pink Yellow White Murano Glass Sputnik Flushmount
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary custom-made Sputnik chandelier/flush mount, this one of an oval shape, entirely handcrafted in Italy, an enticing modern design with a natural brass structure composed o...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Organic Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal, Brass

Bicolor chandeliers waterfall by zero quattro orange & transparent murano glass
Located in BARCELONA, ES
Superb and rare waterfall chandelier designed and produced by zero quattro in the 70s in murano, italy. Golden structure and orange curved crystals spread over 3 levels in perfect co...
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1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal

Three Light Gilt wood Hollywood Regency Chandelier Tole, Germany 1950s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Add a touch of opulence to your home with this charming chandelier! Perfect cream white, gilt wood and hand carved chandelier to enhance any chic or eclectic home. We'd love to see i...
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1950s German Hollywood Regency Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Ceramic Pendant Lamp 'TRN A1' by Pani Jurek, Brass Rod, Brown
Located in Paris, FR
TRN A1 Pendant lamp / ceiling lamp / chandelier Designer: Pani Jurek Model shown: TRN A1 Brown, brass rod Dimensions: H 17.5 x 15 x 5 cm Bulb (not included): E27/E26, compatible wi...
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21st Century and Contemporary Polish Organic Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

1980s 9 Arm Massive Faux Bamboo Chandelier , Italy
Located in St- Leonard, Quebec
Extremely well made faux bamboo chandelier with tole palm leafs . Solid sturdy construction. Contain 9 candelabra sockets rated at 40 watt each. Pictured shade come with order...
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1980s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Ceramic Pendant Lamp 'TRN A2' by Pani Jurek, Brass Rod, Pistachio
Located in Paris, FR
TRN A2 Pendant lamp / ceiling lamp / chandelier Designer: Pani Jurek Dimensions: H 5 x 15 x 5 cm Model shown: Pistachio Bulb (not included): E27/E26, compatible with US electric s...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Organic Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Ceramic Pendant Lamp 'TRN D1' by Pani Jurek, Brass Rod, Yellow & Green
Located in Paris, FR
TRN D1 Pendant lamp / ceiling lamp / chandelier Designer: Pani Jurek Dimensions: H 37.5 x 35 x 5 cm Bulb (not included): E27/E26, compatible with US electric system Materials: Ha...
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21st Century and Contemporary Polish Organic Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Ceramic Pendant Lamp 'TRN D1' by Pani Jurek, Brass Rod, Lilac, Pink & Yellow
Located in Paris, FR
TRN D1 Pendant lamp / ceiling lamp / chandelier Designer: Pani Jurek Dimensions: H 37.5 x 35 x 5 cm Bulb (not included): E27/E26, compatible with US electric system Materials: Ha...
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21st Century and Contemporary Polish Organic Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Ceramic Pendant Lamp 'TRN F3' by Pani Jurek, Brass Rod, Pink, Blue & Pistachio
Located in Paris, FR
TRN F3 Pendant lamp / ceiling lamp / chandelier Designer: Pani Jurek Model shown: TRN F3, Pink, Cobalt blue, Pistachio, Brass rod Dimensions: H 48 x 55 x 5 cm Bulb (not included): ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Polish Organic Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Customizable Pendant Lamp TRN D1, Brass Rod, Light Blue, Medium Blue, Navy Blue
Located in Paris, FR
TRN D1 Pendant lamp / ceiling lamp / chandelier Designer: Pani Jurek Dimensions: H37.5 x 35 x 5 cm Model shown: Light blue, medium blue, navy blue Bulb (not included): E27/E26, c...
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21st Century and Contemporary Polish Organic Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Signed Palwa Murano Glass Drop Chandelier Gilt Sputnik Flower 1960s Venini Style
Located in Nierstein am Rhein, DE
Large signed gilt brass flower sputnik chandelier with elongated slightly tinted shimmering Murano glass drops and pearls made by Palwa...
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1960s German Hollywood Regency Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal, Brass

Ceramic Pendant Lamp 'TRN C1' by Pani Jurek, Brass Rod, Pink & Pistachio
Located in Paris, FR
TRN C1 Pendant lamp / ceiling lamp / chandelier Designer: Pani Jurek Model shown: Pistachio, Pink, Brass rod Dimensions: H 27.5 x 35 x 5 cm Bulb (not included): E27/E26, compatib...
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21st Century and Contemporary Polish Organic Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Large 1970s Tulip Murano Glass Pendant Lamp by Carlo Nason for Mazzega
Located in Grand Cayman, KY
Extra large 1970s Italian Mid-Century Organic Modern floral pendant light. Four large and very thick hand blown clear and smoked Murano glass pet...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Organic Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Murano Glass

Handwoven Agave Fiber Hunter Light Screen
Located in Mexico City, Delegación Cuauhtémoc
This Handwoven Henequén Hunter light screen is a unique creation by León León Design from Mexico City. Henequén is the name for the Agave fibers used to ...
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2010s Mexican Organic Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Natural Fiber

Early 20th Century Italian Beaded Crystal Flower Chandelier with Gilt Buttons
Located in Milan, IT
20th century Italian beaded crystal six-light chandelier, a lovely and romantic cage chandelier basket shape iron frame with gilded finish. Six curved double beaded crystals arms end...
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Early 20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Brass, Iron

Set of Three Seguso Vetri d'Arte Pendants with Gold Dust Inclusions
Located in San Francisco, CA
Sold as a set of three, these gorgeous Murano blown glass pendants, with gold dust inclusions, are a great grouping to illuminate the space over a counter, in a hallway, over a table...
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1980s Italian Organic Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Gold Leaf, Brass

Five Italian Chandelier with Porcelain Flower Roses
Located in Antwerp, BE
Italian Hollywood Regency four light chandelier in brass with yellow porcelain rose flowers. We have 4 pieces with pink flowers and 1 with yellow flowers. Diameter 15" - 38 cm. He...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass, Tôle

Hollywood Regency Gold Lucite Ribbon Loop Carlo Nason Style Lucite Chandelier
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Exceptional extra large vintage Hollywood regency gold lucite ribbon loop chandelier. In the style of Carlo Nason this curved clear lucite triedri prism chandelier is jaw dropping.
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1980s Hollywood Regency Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Lucite, Wood

Bespoke Italian Alabaster White Murano Glass Brass Round Chandelier / Flushmount
Located in New York, NY
A contemporary innovative custom modern chandelier, entirely handcrafted in Italy, with handmade brass double frame and a Hollywood Regency fl...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Organic Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Brass Palm Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
Gorgeous Hollywood Regency revival chandelier in solid brass, labeled Chapman with 1988 copyright on canopy. Dimensions: H 26" x Dia. 23"
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Late 20th Century American Hollywood Regency Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Ceramic Pendant Lamp 'TRN F2' by Pani Jurek, Brass Rod, Red, Ochre & Lilac
Located in Paris, FR
TRN F2 Pendant lamp / ceiling lamp / chandelier. Designer: Pani Jurek. Model shown: Red, Ochre, Lilac, Brass rod Dimensions: H 82.5 x 55 x 5 cm. Bulb (not included): E27/E26, compa...
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21st Century and Contemporary Polish Organic Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Medium Hollywood Regency Ceiling Lamp, Murano Glass, Italy, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Beautiful wall lamp in the style of the Hollywood Regency from the 1960s. Manually made by the Italian workshop. 1 standard bulb inside. Chandelier is in original perfect vintage con...
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Mid-20th Century German Hollywood Regency Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Ceramic Pendant Lamp 'TRN C1' by Pani Jurek, Brass Rod, Pistachio & Pink
Located in Paris, FR
TRN C1 Pendant lamp / ceiling lamp / chandelier Designer: Pani Jurek Model shown: TRN C1, Pistachio, Pink, Brass rod Dimensions: H 27.5 x 35 x 5 cm Bulb (not included): E27/E26, ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Polish Organic Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Ceramic Pendant Lamp 'TRN D1' by Pani Jurek, Brass Rod, Brown & Blue
Located in Paris, FR
TRN D1 Pendant lamp / ceiling lamp / chandelier Designer: Pani Jurek Model shown: TRN D1, Brown, Medium blue, Brown, Brass rod Dimensions: H 37.5 x 35 x 5 cm Bulb (not included): ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Polish Organic Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Ceramic Pendant Lamp 'TRN C2' by Pani Jurek, Brass Rod, Ochre
Located in Paris, FR
TRN C2 Pendant lamp / ceiling lamp / chandelier Designer: Pani Jurek Dimensions: H 62.5 x 35 x 5 cm Model shown: Ochre Bulb (not included): E27/E26, compatible with US electric sy...
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21st Century and Contemporary Polish Organic Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Contemporary Chandelier 'Nabila 552.16' by TOOY, Clear Glass
Located in Paris, FR
Chandelier Nabila 552.10 by Corrado Dotti x TOOY. 16 lights UL Listed Compliant with US electric system Model shown: Finish: Brushed brass Color: Clear glass Canopy: Ø 13 cm Lighti...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Organic Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Vintage Brass Palm Frond Leaf Tree 8 Light Chandelier Faux Bamboo Palm Beach
Located in Atlanta, GA
Vintage Brass Palm Frond Leaf Tree 8 Light Chandelier Faux Bamboo Palm Beach. The Vintage Brass Palm Frond Leaf Tree 8 Light Chandelier Faux Bamboo Palm Beach is a stunning and uniq...
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Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

French Leaves Bouquet Crown Ceiling Light Fixture in Gilt Iron, 1940s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Hollywood Regency gilt iron leaves bouquet crown flush mount / pendant. France, 1940s. This flush mount features a bouquet of iron leaves distributed as a crown sunburst and adorned ...
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Mid-20th Century French Hollywood Regency Chandeliers and Pendants

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Gold Leaf, Metal, Iron

Customizable Pendant Lamp 'TRN D1', Ceramic and Brass '+ colors, + shapes'
Located in Paris, FR
TRN D1 Pendant lamp / ceiling lamp / chandelier Designer: Pani Jurek Model shown: TRN D1, Navy blue, Brown, Light Blue, Brass rod Dimensions: H37.5 x 35 x 5 cm Bulb (not included)...
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21st Century and Contemporary Polish Organic Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Gilt Palm Leaf Regency Chandelier
Located in Antwerp, BE
Gilt metal, Hollywood Regency chandelier. Total height including the chain is 40" - 100 cm. The light requires four single E14 screw fit lightbulbs (60Watt max.) LED compatible.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Gilt Metal Palm Leaf Chandelier, 1970s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Gorgeous Italian chandeliers in the shape of palm leaf flowers, made of gilt metal.The chandelier is hand-crafted and in very good vintage and working condition. They can use up to ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass, Tôle

Contemporary Chandelier 'Cirkus' by AGO 'Small - Charcoal'
Located in Paris, FR
Cirkus chandelier by AGO Lighting Coated ABS, aluminum UL Listed LED GU10 110-240V (not included) Two sizes available: 4 pairs of lamps / 6 pairs o...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Organic Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Aluminum

Ceramic Pendant Lamp 'TRN D1' by Pani Jurek, Brass Rod, Brown, Yellow & Lilac
Located in Paris, FR
TRN D1 Pendant lamp / ceiling lamp / chandelier Designer: Pani Jurek Model shown: TRN D1, Brown, Mellow yellow, Lilac, Brass rod Dimensions: H37.5 x 35 x 5 cm Bulb (not included):...
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21st Century and Contemporary Polish Organic Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Handwoven Bebop Tall Cotton Light Screen - Mexico City - León León Design
Located in Mexico City, Delegación Cuauhtémoc
The Handwoven Bebop Tall Cotton Light Screen from León León Design in Mexico City is an exquisite and distinctive creation that combines artistry and f...
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2010s Mexican Organic Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Cotton

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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