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Chandeliers and Pendants For Sale
Style: Organic Modern
Style: Louis XV
French Mid 19th Century Louis XV St. Ormolu And Baccarat Crystal Chandelier
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A sensational and grand scaled French mid 19th century Louis XV st. Ormolu and Baccarat crystal chandelier. The thirty light chandelier with a striking crystal central fut is surrounded by six central supporting scrolled arms which split at the bottom into three arms. Flanking the supporting arms are six single arms. The three levels of lights are joined by swaging garlands of faceted crystal beads in various sizes. Each arm is elegantly decorated by most impressive and thick crystals of various shapes and cuts. Each saucer below the candle cups are decorated by elongated cut...
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19th Century French Louis XV Antique Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal

Contemporary Pendant Lamp 'Voyage' by Bymars x AGO
Located in Paris, FR
Voyage Pendant lamp by Bymars x AGO Lighting Silver Materials: Aluminum, Cotton fabric, PMMA Light Source: Integrated LED (SMD), DC Watt. 24 W Color temp. 2700 / 3000K Cabl...
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21st Century and Contemporary Korean Organic Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Aluminum

Set of 3 Pendant Lamps 'Nabila 552.21' by Tooy, Brushed Brass, Clear Glass
Located in Paris, FR
3 pendant lamps Nabila 552.21 by Corrado Dotti x TOOY UL Listed Model shown: Finish: Brushed brass Color: Clear glass Canopy: Ø 13 cm Bulb compliance : G9 220/240V 3W Compliant wi...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Organic Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Chrome

A small French 19th century Louis XV st. Ormolu and Crystal chandelier
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A small French 19th century Louis XV st. Ormolu and Crystal chandelier. The six arm chandelier displays a central fut decorated with foliage amidst a twisted ribbon. The fut...
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19th Century French Louis XV Antique Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal, Ormolu

Contemporary Chandelier 'Nabila 552.10' by Tooy, Clear Glass
Located in Paris, FR
Chandelier Nabila 552.10 by Corrado Dotti x TOOY 10 Lights UL Listed Compliant with US electric system Model shown: Finish: Brushed brass Color: Clear glass Canopy: Ø 13 cm Lightin...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Organic Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Gilt Bronze & Crystal Pendant
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Very Fine Gilt Bronze & crystal pendant. Dimensions: Height 14 1/2" Diameter 18" CW602.
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1910s French Louis XV Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

Trapezi Five Lights Aged Brass Contemporary Pendant / Chandelier, Blown Glass
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
The Trapezi contemporary chandelier is inspired by the idea of a Circus Trapeze artist. Hand-blown glass in a variety of forms is combined with brass bars and hung by Linen Cords ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Organic Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Louis XV Style Cut Crystal and Bronze Chandelier, France, circa 1890
Located in Atlanta, GA
Late 19th century French Louis XV style chandelier with bronze frame and cut crystal pendants.
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1890s French Louis XV Antique Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal, Bronze

Pair of American 19th Century Louis XV St. Giltwood Chandeliers Stamped Caldwell
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A striking pair of American 19th century Louis XV st. giltwood chandeliers, stamped Caldwell. Each Italian inspired six arm chandelier is stamped 'C' for Edward F. Caldwell, and is c...
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19th Century American Louis XV Antique Chandeliers and Pendants

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Giltwood

Contemporary Pendant Lamp 'U' in Terracotta, Brown
Located in Paris, FR
Pendant lamp 'U' by Nongzao x Bentu Design. Material: Terracotta Color: Earthy brown Measures: 18.5 cm high, 11.5 cm diameter Wire: 3 meters (black) Lamp type: AC 100-240V 50-60Hz 9W - Comptable with US electric system. Variations: - Color: Earthy Brown / Earthy Orange ------- Nongzao x Bentu creates ‘Raw Earth’ collection, a series of light skeletons, as recombination of industrial production methods transforming the materials into its earthy form without any harm to nature. the raw earth forming...
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Organic Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Terracotta

Tom Dixon Minimal Large Blue Copper Pendant Light, Limited Edition
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Tom Dixon minimal industrial blue copper large pendant light, limited edition. In high-reflective blue, copper shade takes on the weightless form of a heli...
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21st Century and Contemporary English Organic Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Acrylic

'Cosmic Ore Pendant 70' Gradient Patina Bronze Brass Chandelier
Located in London, GB
Two finely hand-spun brass plates make up this pendant light, a bronze to brass gradient accentuates the shape. The light is projected into the shade and reflects out, illuminating without creating a glare. This light fixture is suitable for both contemporary and vintage inspired interiors...
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2010s British Organic Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Rock Crystal Gabrielle Chandelier of 18 Lightning in Bronze & Nickel finish
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
This chandelier in the shape of a lyre is composed of a central shaft made of bronze rhombuses. The base of the shaft, punctuated by a gable, gives rise to 18 curved arms of light distributed in a circle and decorated with white and pink rock crystal. Crystal pendants and rosettes adorn the latter, echoing the two ornamental tiers distributed along the shaft. A final tier punctuated by bronze daggers...
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18th Century Louis XV Antique Chandeliers and Pendants

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Rock Crystal, Gold, Bronze, Nickel

Cosmic 'Verdigris Pendant 70' Handmade Patinated Brass Ceiling Light, Chandelier
Located in London, GB
Two finely hand-spun brass plates make up this pendant light, finished in a verdigris patina to create this unique appearance. The light is projected into the shade and reflects out,...
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2010s British Organic Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Customizable Pendant Lamp TRN C3, Brass Rod, Light Blue & Green Ceramic
Located in Paris, FR
TRN C3 Pendant lamp / ceiling lamp / chandelier Designer: Pani Jurek Dimensions: H 45 x 35 x 5 cm Model shown: Light blue & green Bulb (not included): E27/E...
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21st Century and Contemporary Polish Organic Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Customizable Pendant Lamp 'TRN F1' by Pani Jurek, Black Ceramic
Located in Paris, FR
TRN F1 Pendant lamp / ceiling lamp / chandelier Designer: Pani Jurek Dimensions: H 375 x 55 x 5 cm Model shown: Black Bulb (not included): E27/E26, compatib...
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21st Century and Contemporary Polish Organic Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

French 19th Century Louis XV St. Ormolu and Crystal Twelve-Light Chandelier
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A fine French 19th century Louis XV st. ormolu and crystal twelve light chandelier. The chandelier is centered by an exceptional crystal fut with ormolu sprays and a lower crystal ball pendant. The ormolu arms are decorated with crystals pendants and crystal daggers. The top crown is adorned intricately beaded crystal supports, rosettes and tear shaped pendants...
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19th Century French Louis XV Antique Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal, Ormolu

Customizable Pendant Lamp TRN F2, Brass Rod, Ochre, Brown & Cobalt Blue Ceramic
Located in Paris, FR
TRN F2 Pendant lamp / Ceiling lamp / Chandelier Designer: Pani Jurek Dimensions: H. 82.5 x 55 x 5 cm Model shown: Ochre, brown & cobalt blue Bulb (not includ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Polish Organic Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Late 19th Century Country French Wrought Iron and Rock Crystal Chandelier
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A beautiful Country French late 19th century Louis XV st. wrought iron and rock crystal chandelier. The eight arm chandelier is centered by a charming bottom foliate finial centered ...
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19th Century French Louis XV Antique Chandeliers and Pendants

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Rock Crystal, Wrought Iron

Handwoven Rattan Medium George Light Screen, Mexico City, León León Design
Located in Mexico City, Delegación Cuauhtémoc
This handwoven rattan medium George light screen is a unique creation by León León design from Mexico City. The screen features a solid powder-coated...
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2010s Mexican Organic Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Rattan

Contemporary Pendant Lamp 'Alley' by AGO 'Large-White'
Located in Paris, FR
Alley pendant lamp by AGO Lighting UL Listed Painted aluminum, white opal glass LED G9 110-240V (not included) Available colors: Charcoal, white, grey, burgundy, green Dimensions: 15,8 x 34 cm (Large) 11 x 24 cm (Small) AGO is a Korean design studio specialized in lighting. AGO is based in the area of central Seoul named Euljiro which has been at the heart of Korean industry. Many small factories and workshops remain and it is where AGO started, collaborating with the skilled craftsmen and makers of the area. AGO develops lightings collections in collaboration with contemporary design studio like Bymars, Word or Big-Game for example. Each project is a constant search of the perfect balance between beauty and function with light. ALLEY is a simple versatile modern lamp. Soft shine from the glass globes will light up above the table to bring cozy ambience. ALLEY comes with two different sizes in various orientations; pendant lamp, wall lamp, tilted table lamp...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Organic Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Aluminum

Contemporary Chandelier 'Cirkus' by AGO 'Large - Terracotta' (in stock)
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

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Aluminum

Italian 19th Century Louis XV St. Giltwood Chandelier
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A beautiful and high quality Italian 19th century Louis XV st. giltwood chandelier. The six arm chandelier is centered by an impressive and finely detailed bottom acorn finial with l...
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19th Century Italian Louis XV Antique Chandeliers and Pendants

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Giltwood

French 19th Century Louis XV Style Ormolu Twelve-Light Chandelier
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A stunning French 19th century Louis XV st. ormolu twelve light chandelier. The chandelier is centered by a striking inverted bottom acorn finial below four richly chased dolphins. B...
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19th Century French Louis XV Antique Chandeliers and Pendants

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Ormolu

Very Fine Gilt Bronze and Crystal Chandelier Louis XV Style "Cage" Chandelier
Located in Atlanta, GA
A very fine gilt bronze and crystal chandelier Louis XV style "Cage" chandelier by Baccarat. A rare find, France, circa 1910. 12-ligh...
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1910s French Louis XV Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal, Bronze

Venetian Rezzonico Chandelier In Multicolored Murano Glass Circa 1920
Located in Honnelles, WHT
Rezzonico chandelier in blown, pulled and pinched Murano glass, 9 sconces
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20th Century Louis XV Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Glass

Pair of 19th Century French Ormolu Candelabras by Barbedienne
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A superb quality pair of French Louis XV style ormolu and Rouge Griotte marble seven arm candelabras by Ferdinand Barbedienne. Each is raised by a square Rouge Griotte marble base ab...
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Late 19th Century European Louis XV Antique Chandeliers and Pendants

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Griotte Marble, Ormolu

Contemporary Chandelier 'Cirkus' by AGO 'Large - Charcoal' (in stock)
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

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Aluminum

French Louis XV Style Crystal Chandelier
Located in Winter Park, FL
A Louis XV style six-light chandelier with an assortment of crystals with rosettes, including French pendalogues and large faceted prisms, a ribbed column at the top, and cut crystal ball...
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20th Century French Louis XV Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal, Brass

Exceptional pair of rock crystal chandeliers in the classic Louis XV style
Located in London, GB
An exceptional pair of rock crystal chandeliers in the classical Louis XV style with unusual dimensions of 2.4m in height, 1.2m diameter. Each chandelier is composed of 45 main light...
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21st Century and Contemporary English Louis XV Chandeliers and Pendants

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Rock Crystal, Bronze

‘Liquid Pendant Rauchblau’ Handmade Aubergine Glass Ceiling Light
Located in London, GB
Inspired by water ripples and reflections, each Liquid glass shade is handmade by a London-based master glassblower with decades of experience in glassmaking. Small variations in the...
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21st Century and Contemporary British Organic Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Cosmic 'Azure Pendant 100' Handmade Artisan Rust Patinated Brass Ceiling Light
Located in London, GB
Two finely hand-spun brass plates make up this pendant light, finished in a custom 'Azure' patina to create this unique appearance. The light is projected into the shade and reflects...
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2010s British Organic Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

E.T.A. SAT Pendant Light by Guglielmo Berchicci for Kundalini, Italy 1970s
Located in Chicago, IL
An Italian E.T.A. SAT pendant light designed by Guglielmo Berchicci for Kundalini in the 1970s. This striking piece features a fiberglass shade with soft, organic curves and an asymm...
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1970s Italian Organic Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Polystyrene

20th Century Louis XV Style Cast-Bronze Candelabra Chandelier
Located in Berlin, DE
Monumental highly significant candelabra in Louis XV style. Unusual, finely engraved and cast bronze. Balustrade formed, profile-framed corpus connected with wide, ornamental reliefed, hoops, crowned by sunbeams. There from, four curved light arms, ending in bell formed traffic-light style. On the wide hoop, can be found Rococo cartouches. Under which are profiled medallion-like framing Provenance: Princess Shwikar (King Farouk...
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20th Century Louis XV Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal, Bronze

Matera Grande Ceiling Light by Gaspare Asaro-Bronze Finish
Located in New York, NY
The focal point of the Matera Grande ceiling light is the sculptural glass shade composed of dozens of hand applied crystal elements. Its clean and modern stem and canopy, create a b...
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2010s Italian Organic Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

French Gilt Bronze and Cut-Glass, 14-Light Chandelier, 19th Century
Located in Rome, IT
Exceptional French gilt bronze and cut-glass fourteen-light chandelier, the cage with faceted pendants. Measures: 125 x 100 cm. Rewired. Repaired. Good Condition. Frame is original,...
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19th Century French Louis XV Antique Chandeliers and Pendants

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Bronze

Trapezi Five Lights Neutral Shades Contemporary Pendant/Chandelier Brass, Glass
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
The Trapezi contemporary chandelier is inspired by the idea of a Circus Trapeze artist. Hand blown glass in a variety of forms and colors is combined with brass bars and hung by L...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Organic Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

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

Materials

Brass

Bespoke Italian Oval Black and Pink Crystal Murano Glass Brass Egg Pendant Light
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary orientalist style custom lantern chandelier, of a modern Venetian geometric series with 4 shapes as per images, entirely custom made in I...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Organic Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Contemporary Pendant Lamp 'Alley' by AGO 'Large - Charcoal'
Located in Paris, FR
Alley pendant lamp by AGO Lighting UL Listed Painted aluminum, white opal glass LED G9 110-240V (not included) Available colors: Charcoal, white, grey, burgundy, green Dimensions: 15.8 x 34 cm (Large) 11 x 24 cm (Small) AGO is a Korean design studio specialized in lighting. AGO is based in the area of central Seoul named Euljiro which has been at the heart of Korean industry. Many small factories and workshops remain and it is where AGO started, collaborating with the skilled craftsmen and makers of the area. AGO develops lightings collections in collaboration with contemporary design studio like Bymars, Word or Big-Game for example. Each project is a constant search of the perfect balance between beauty and function with light. ALLEY is a simple versatile modern lamp. Soft shine from the glass globes will light up above the table to bring cozy ambience. ALLEY comes with two different sizes in various orientations; pendant lamp, wall lamp, tilted table lamp...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Organic Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Aluminum

Contemporary Pendant Lamp 'Alley' by AGO 'Large - Burgundy'
Located in Paris, FR
Alley pendant lamp by AGO Lighting UL Listed Painted aluminum, white opal glass LED G9 110-240V (not included) Available colors: Charcoal, white, grey, burgundy, green Dimensions:...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Organic Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Aluminum

Contemporary Track Lights 'Cirkus' by AGO Rail + 3 grey spotlights
Located in Paris, FR
Cirkus track lights by AGO Lighting Coated ABS, aluminum UL Listed LED GU10 110-240V (not included) Four colors available: Charcoal, grey, green, terrac...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Organic Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Aluminum

Contemporary Track Lights 'Cirkus' by AGO, Rail + 3 terracotta
Located in Paris, FR
Cirkus track lights by AGO Lighting Coated ABS, aluminum UL Listed LED GU10 110-240V (not included) Four colors available: Charcoal, grey, green, terrac...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Organic Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Aluminum

Contemporary Modern Crystal Black and Alabaster Murano Glass Brass Pendant Light
Located in New York, NY
Price is per individual item - Fun and elegant Italian pendant chandelier, entirely handcrafted, of organic modern design consisting of a succession of elements: black opaline glass ...
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2010s Italian Organic Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Gold, Brass

Italian Modern 24-Light Brass and Lavender Periwinkle Murano Glass Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary custom made rectangular chandelier of exclusive fine geometric design with a Sputnik inspiration, entirely handcrafted in Italy. The brass structure is decorated with 24...
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2010s Italian Organic Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Large Chandelier In Gilt Bronze And Baccarat Crystal
Located in BARSAC, FR
Magnificent large cage-shaped chandelier in gilded bronze presenting a beautiful and generous ornamentation in Baccarat crystal composed of large pendants, daggers (4 daggers in the ...
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Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal, Bronze

19th Century French Fire Gilt Bronze Crystal Twelve-Branch Floral Chandelier
Located in Milan, IT
Exceptional fire gilt bronze and crystal chandelier of French origin, a two tier twelve-light hanging fixture dating back to circa 1870 born for candle burning, modified to electric,...
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Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal, Ormolu, Bronze

Twelve Arm Tole Foliate & Crystal Chandelier
Located in Nashville, TN
Modern tole foliate design with crystal twelve arm chandelier. Large 36" x 36".
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2010s American Organic Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Tôle

Pair of imposing rock crystal Louis XV style cage chandeliers
Located in London, GB
Pair of grand rock crystal chandeliers in the Louis XV style. Original circa 1910 Gilt bronze frame with 64 lights, with an antique finish, redressed in rock crystal by Dimitri Stefa...
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Early 20th Century British Louis XV Chandeliers and Pendants

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Rock Crystal, Bronze

Modern Italian Wavy Blue Textured Murano Glass Satin Nickel Pendant/Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
A post-modern playful suspension couture light fixture, a creation entirely handcrafted in Italy with floral stylized shape, the satin nickel structure decorated all around with 16 j...
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2010s Italian Organic Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Nickel

Enrico Botta, Suspensions Plan, Edition Sundown, 1968
Located in PARIS, FR
Rare première édition du pendentif 'Plan' en très bon état d'origine. Conçu par Enrico Botta en 1968 Fabriqué par Sundown:: Italie Le pendentif est composé de plusieurs fe...
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1960s Swiss Organic Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Fiberglass

Early 20th Century Bronze French Style 4 Light Chandelier With Shades
Located in Long Branch, NJ
Gorgeous Early 20th Century Bronze French Style 4 Light Chandelier With Shades Dimensions : 38" Tall X 18" Wide X 18" Deep This gorgeous chandelier was made in the early 20th centu...
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Early 20th Century American Louis XV Chandeliers and Pendants

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Bronze

French Style Bronze 18 Light Chandelier By Mariner Model 18430 Royal Heritage
Located in Long Branch, NJ
​French Style Bronze 18 Light Chandelier By Mariner Model 18430 Royal Heritage Dimensions : 42" Wide X 42" Tall X 41" Deep This chandelier is made by Mariner and is the model 18430...
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2010s Spanish Louis XV Chandeliers and Pendants

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Bronze

Louis XV Gilt Bronze and Crystal Chandelier
Located in Dallas, TX
Elegant Louis XV gilt bronze and crystal chandelier. Featuring gorgeous scrolling arms with leaves and a decorative base. Exceptional quality! Circa 1880
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19th Century Italian Louis XV Antique Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal, Bronze

Large Lotus chandelier
Located in Brussels, BE
Step into a world where innovation meets sustainability with the « Lotus » lamps– a collection lamps born from a year-long collaboration between our passion-driven team and the visi...
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2010s Belgian Organic Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Other

Louis XV Style Glass Baluster Six Light Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
Louis XV style glass baluster-form six-light chandelier, the central etched glass covered baluster upright issuing six scrolling foliate arms hung with drops, and six curved candle a...
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20th Century Unknown Louis XV Chandeliers and Pendants

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Glass

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

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Plaster

Chiton-6 Chandelier by Gallery L7
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Elegant Chiton-6 chandelier, designed by Gallery L7, handcrafted and finished in Los Angeles from American brass. Reminiscent of stag beetle armor, in an aged raw brass finish, overa...
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2010s American Organic Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

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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