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Chandeliers and Pendants For Sale
Style: Louis XVI
Style: Minimalist
Minimal Chrome Counter Balance Ceiling 1970s Lamp
Located in London, GB
Minimalist counterbalance chrome pendant lamp with spotlight is super flexible, with an arm adjustable to 180 degrees. The halogen light source is attached to a long arm holding a sp...
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1970s German Minimalist Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Chrome
Italian Glass Pendant by Carlo Nason Mazzega, Eclipse, Venice 1960s
By Mazzega, Carlo Nason
Located in London, GB
Murano double shade glass "Eclisse" or 'Eclipse' pendant lamp. A pale yellow outer glass globe and inner shade in clear frosted glass is designed by Carlo Nason for Mazzega Italy ear...
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1950s Italian Minimalist Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Antique Italian Beaded and Crystal Chandelier
Located in Houston, TX
Stunning antique Italian beaded and crystal chandelier from the 1920s. This unusual Italian crystal chandelier has a crown at the to...
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1920s Italian Louis XVI Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal
Milk Glass Pendant by Carlo Nason Mazzega Venice, 1970's
By Mazzega, Carlo Nason
Located in London, GB
Opaline Murano triple shade glass pendant lamp. Three cone shape hand blown glass shades descend and are connected to a half dome central body in satin steel. The lamp is designed by...
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1970s Italian Minimalist Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Chrome
Stunning Louis XVI Style Bronze Chandelier, Paris, France, circa 1980s
Located in Wiesbaden, Hessen
A beautiful solid bronze chandelier made by LG Paris (Maison Lucien Gau), Paris, France.
The chandelier has six scroll arms and displays great elegance, than...
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1980s French Louis XVI Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Bronze
French Iron and Tole Leaf Lantern with Porcelain Flowers
Located in Pembroke, MA
Petite French cages style lantern constructed of painted iron and tole leaves. The lantern is embellished with twisting vines and colored Paris porcelain flowers, and gilded Fleurs d...
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20th Century French Louis XVI Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Iron
19th Century Dore Bronze Chandelier, Louis XVI Dome Style
Located in Stamford, CT
A gilt bronze chandelier having a decorative center crystal dome surrounded by Fine dore bronze decorative casting. The central column pole holding several lights suspended by three ...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Bronze
Louis XVI Style Gilt Bronze Eight-Light Chandelier
Located in Kittery Point, ME
With a corona cast with swags of flowers, above a spirally fluted central stem supporting eight scrolled candle-arms cast with acanthus leaves. Electrified.
Category
Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Bronze
Unusual Antique Mid 19th Century French "Marie Antoinette" Chandelier
Located in New Orleans, LA
This charming porcelain and bronze chandelier with its lovely flowers is sure to please. It would look very nice in a ladies' dressing room or any intimate space, such as a half-bath.
Category
Mid-19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Bronze
French Louis XVI Style Gilt and Silvered Bronze Figural Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
A French Louis XVI style gilt bronze and silvered bronze figural chandelier embellished with four figures of soldiers.
Category
Late 20th Century French Louis XVI Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Bronze
Louis XVI Style Drum Chandelier
Located in Montreal, QC
Louis XVI style gilt bronze and pleated silk chandelier with six interior lights; drum form frame suspended by heavy chain from ribbon form shaft, the silk frame modelled as two ribb...
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20th Century French Louis XVI Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Ormolu
18th Century Italian Giltwood and Crystal Chandelier
Located in Rome, IT
The elegant and finely carved giltwood central base with 18 "S" scrolled gilt bronze arms decorated with hundreds of precious crystal drops creating garlands joined by different leve...
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18th Century Italian Louis XVI Antique Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Cut Glass
Beaded Wrought Iron Six-Light Chandelier
Located in Buchanan, MI
A beaded wrought iron six-light chandelier.
Category
20th Century French Louis XVI Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Iron
20th Century Classic French Chandelier in antique Louis Seize Style bronze
Located in Berlin, DE
Massively beautifully chiselled brass metal, gilded. Strongly ornamented baluster shafts, of which sixteen volute-like curved luminaries emerge. Vase-shaped grommets on profiled eave...
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20th Century French Louis XVI Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Bronze
Pendant organic modern ceramic Lamp mid-century brutalist wabi sabi lighting
Located in Vilnius, LT
Category: Lighting, Decoration
Type: Decoration, Floor lamp, Wall lamp, Pendant, Table lamp
Material: Ceramic base, textile cable
Ceramic glaze: Milk or Ocher
Light source: G4 3W, 11...
Category
2010s Ukrainian Minimalist Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Ceramic, Glass
Contemporary Kundalini Saggia & Sommella Kushi 33 Glass and Black Suspension
Located in Trezzano sul Naviglio, Milano Lombardia
Kushi 33 suspension black finish
Kushi, “skewer” in Japanese. An abstract shape freely inspired by Japanese cuisine. A gently rounded glass shape pierced by a thin metal rod. Its ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Minimalist Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
SERENE Scandinavian Modern White Wood 24" Chandelier Pendant
Located in Beaverton, OR
The Serene pendant light is a contemporary, Mid-Century Modern light fixture with a Scandinavian design and organic modern composition. This minimalist luxury wood veneer pendant des...
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2010s American Minimalist Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Acrylic, Wood, Bentwood, Organic Material
Nuvola BOLD One Light Pendant, Stardust White Blown Glass, Leather, Brass
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Nuvola Contemporary Pendant light floats in space like a jewel hanging from the ceiling, hooked at the end of a leather cord that has been h...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Minimalist Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Nuvola BOLD Five-Light Contemporary Chandelier Clear Blown Glass, Brushed Brass
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Nuvola five-light floats in space like a jewel hanging from the ceiling, hooked at the end of a leather cord that has been hand knotted around the brass tube; a perfect equilibrium o...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Minimalist Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Dòry Contemporary Handmade Chandelier Brass, Blown Glass, LED Light, Dimmable
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
An exquisite exercise in balance, this chandelier exudes a Minimalist flair marked by clean and essential lines. Its dimmable structure features two brass bars hanging from a brass c...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Minimalist Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Style Gilt Bronze Five-Light Chandelier
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
A fine Louis XVI style five-arm chandelier of gilt bronze and parcel patinated, extremely ornate with great details, France, 1880-1890.
This wonderful piece is in its original condi...
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Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Bronze
Pair of French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Figural Wall Lights after Thomire
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A very fine pair of French 19th century Louis XVI style gilt bronze five-light figural wall lights (Sconces - Appliques) after the model by Pierre-Philippe Thomire (French, 1751–1843...
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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Bronze
Minimalist Industrial Pendant Light, Restaurant Lighting by Donatas Žukauskas
Located in Rudamina, LT
Pendant light “BALANCE”, black, low.
A combination of natural stone-like rigidity and lightness of a cloud. These handmade ceiling lights have a unique character and bring a sense...
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2010s Lithuanian Minimalist Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Large Antique Bronze Baccarat Crystal 12 Bulb Chandelier
By Baccarat
Located in Houston, TX
Step into elegance with our Baccarat chandelier, a masterpiece of light and luxury. Crafted with precision and passion, this exquisite fixture exudes opulence in every facet. Gleamin...
Category
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
Six Light Wrought Iron Chandelier by Melissa Levinson
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This six light chandelier has a minimalist and elegant design, crafted from wrought iron. It features six arms, extending symmetrically from a center hub, each ending in a drip wax c...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Wrought Iron
21st Century Modern Chandelier Art Deco Inspo Gold Lacquer Arcs Suspension Lamp
By Marnois
Located in Porto, Vila Nova de Gaia
A modern suspension lamp crafted in lacquered mas and glass frosted.
Each arc from the Rayong Suspension Lamp is meticulously sculpted to perfection, exuding a sense of refined sophi...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Minimalist Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Lacquer
Fine Louis XVI style Carved Wood Chandelier
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Very Fine Carved Wood Chandelier in the Louis XVI style.
8 lights. France, circa 1900.
CW5552
Category
Early 1900s French Louis XVI Antique Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Wood
Gilt Bronze & Cut Crystal Pendant/Plafonnier
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Very Fine Gilt Bronze & Crystal Pendant/Plafonnier featuring hand cut crystal dome centered in the bottom by a hand cut round oculus.
2 lights. France, circa 1900.
Dimensions: Hei...
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Early 1900s French Louis XVI Antique Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
Louis XVI style Gilt Wood Chandelier
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Very Fine late 19th Century Giltwood Chandelier in the Louis XVI style. Original gilding. 4 lights. France, circa 1890.
Dimensions: Height 28 1/2" Diameter 26"
CW5545
Category
1890s French Louis XVI Antique Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Wood
Stunning Antique Hallway or Stairwell Pendant w. Four Bronze Ram Head Sculptures
Located in Lisse, NL
Rare and highly stylish, gilt bronze and glass entry hall fixture.
In the earliest days of electric lighting, designers worked closely together with artists & artisans and together they created some of the most beautiful light fixtures made in the history of mankind. For creating these 'works of lighting art' they used some of the most expensive materials and some of the most expensive methods. One of the reasons why such very expensive light fixtures could be made, was, because the potential buyers were mostly people who lived in the largest and most expensive of homes. This gilt bronze and cut glass pendant would have been made for an entry hall with a high ceiling and it would be mounted in the centre of a ceiling rose. The unique combination of gilt bronze ornaments and a stunning cut glass shade, makes this antique pendant an absolute joy to own and look at. This handsome and completely original antique pendant, has rams heads and guirlandes all around the shade, a crown-like gallery on top and leafs and a bronze pineapple underneath. All these antique style elements symbolize something, but with regards to this hallway pendant we particularly like the symbolic meaning of the pineapple, because to many Europeans in the new world they symbolized friendship and hospitality. So much so that families would hang pineapples outside their homes to perfume the entryway and make it welcoming to guests. This striking antique pendant too is wired for safe and immediate usage the world over.
If you like the rarity, quality, beauty and the deeper meaning of this antique hallway...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Sculptural Ceiling or Wall Flush Mount Light Chandelier
Located in Berlin, DE
Large sculptural Sciolari style ceiling or wall flush mount by Leola. Black and chrome version.
Germany, 1960s.
Category
1960s German Minimalist Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass, Chrome
Pendant pottery modern ceramic Lamp chandelier lighting hanging bell jar ceiling
Located in Vilnius, LT
Category: Lighting, Decoration
Type: Decoration, Floor lamp, Wall lamp, Pendant, Table lamp
Material: Ceramic base, textile cable
Ceramic glaze: Milk or Ocher
Light source: G4 3W, 11...
Category
2010s Ukrainian Minimalist Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Ceramic, Glass
Pendant pottery organic modern ceramic Lamp chandelier lighting hanging ceiling
Located in Vilnius, LT
Category: Lighting, Decoration
Type: Decoration, Floor lamp, Wall lamp, Pendant, Table lamp
Material: Ceramic base, textile cable
Ceramic glaze: Milk or Ocher
Light source: G9 3W, 11...
Category
2010s Ukrainian Minimalist Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Ceramic, Glass
French Turn of the Century Louis XVI st. Ormolu and Crystal chandelier
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A stunning and high quality French Turn of the Century Louis XVI st. Ormolu and Crystal chandelier. This elegant eight light eight arm chandelier is centered by a bottom Ormolu finia...
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20th Century French Louis XVI Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Ormolu
Pendant pottery organic modern ceramic Lamp chandelier lighting hanging ceiling
Located in Vilnius, LT
Category: Lighting, Decoration
Type: Decoration, Floor lamp, Wall lamp, Pendant, Table lamp
Material: Ceramic base, textile cable
Ceramic glaze: Milk or Ocher
Light source: G9 3W, 11...
Category
2010s Ukrainian Minimalist Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Ceramic, Glass
19th century Louis XVI st. Gilt Metal, Tole, Glass, and Porcelain chandelier
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A most charming and unique Continental 19th century Louis XVI st. Gilt Metal, Tole, Glass, and Saxe Porcelain chandelier. This wonderful four arm four light chandelier is centered by...
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19th Century Unknown Louis XVI Antique Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
French Louis XVI Style Patinated Bronze Six-Light Putti Motif Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
Very fine quality French turn of the century Louis XVI style patinated bronze six-light putti motif chandelier.
Category
1910s French Louis XVI Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Bronze
Antique crystal chandelier in the style of Louis XVI
Located in SON EN BREUGEL, NL
A pretty crystal chandelier with 6 lights in the centre.
Decorated with clear chains of crystal octagons.
The central cirkle is trimmed with palmettes, icicles, garlands and crystal ...
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20th Century French Louis XVI Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Louis XVI French Style 8 Light Dark Bronze Chandelier Lantern
Located in Long Branch, NJ
Louis XVI French Style 8 Light Dark Bronze Chandelier Lantern
Dimensions : 32" Tall X 20" Round
This 8 light lantern is very nice quality and finely cast! The glass is rounded and ...
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Early 2000s Louis XVI Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Bronze
MID 18th CENTURY MARIA TERESA CHANDELIER
Located in Firenze, FI
Beautiful Maria Teresa type chandelier, with gilded iron structure, six candle holder arms and crystal pendants. The quality of this chandelier lies in its lightness and small size, ...
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Mid-18th Century Italian Louis XVI Antique Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
Iris Globe Pendant Lamp 50 cm Silver Lilac Brass, Sebastian Scherer NEO/CRAFT
Located in Berlin, DE
Iris Globe 50
glass color (transmission-reflection): silver lilac
metal color: brass coated (gold)
- cable color: brass
- material: crystal glass, stainless steel, brass
- ø 50 cm, w...
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21st Century and Contemporary German Minimalist Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass, Stainless Steel
Iris Globe Pendant Lamp 40 cm Gold Indigo Brass, Sebastian Scherer NEO/CRAFT
Located in Berlin, DE
Iris Globe 40
glass color (transmission-reflection): gold-indigo
metal color: brass coated (gold)
- cable color: brass
- material: crystal glass, stainless steel, brass
- ø 40 cm, we...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary German Minimalist Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass, Stainless Steel
Iris Globe Pendant Lamp 45 cm Cyan Magenta Steel, Sebastian Scherer NEO/CRAFT
Located in Berlin, DE
Iris Globe 45
glass color (transmission-reflection): cyan-magenta
metal color: stainless steel (silver)
- cable color: steel
- material: crystal glass, stainless steel
- ø 45 cm, wei...
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21st Century and Contemporary German Minimalist Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass, Stainless Steel
Iris Globe Pendant Lamp 50 cm Cyan Magenta Brass, Sebastian Scherer NEO/CRAFT
Located in Berlin, DE
Iris Globe 50
glass color (transmission-reflection): cyan-magenta
metal color: brass coated (gold)
- cable color: brass
- material: crystal glass, stainless steel, brass
- ø 50 cm, w...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary German Minimalist Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass, Stainless Steel
Iris Globe Pendant Lamp 50 cm Blue Orange Brass, Sebastian Scherer NEO/CRAFT
Located in Berlin, DE
Iris Globe 50
glass color (transmission-reflection): blue-orange
metal color: brass coated (gold)
- cable color: brass
- material: crystal glass, stainless steel, brass
- ø 50 cm, we...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary German Minimalist Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass, Stainless Steel
Iris Globe Pendant Lamp 50 cm Cyan Magenta Steel, Sebastian Scherer NEO/CRAFT
Located in Berlin, DE
Iris Globe 50
glass color (transmission-reflection): cyan-magenta
metal color: stainless steel (silver)
- cable color: steel
- material: crystal glass, stainless steel
- ø 50 cm, wei...
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21st Century and Contemporary German Minimalist Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass, Stainless Steel
Iris Globe Pendant Lamp 50 cm Pink Green Brass, Sebastian Scherer NEO/CRAFT
Located in Berlin, DE
Iris Globe 50
glass color (transmission-reflection): pink-green
metal color: brass coated (gold)
- cable color: brass
- material: crystal glass, stainless steel, brass
- ø 50 cm, wei...
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21st Century and Contemporary German Minimalist Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass, Stainless Steel
Iris Globe Pendant Lamp 50 cm Clear Brass, Sebastian Scherer NEO/CRAFT
Located in Berlin, DE
Iris Globe 50
glass color: clear
metal color: brass coated (gold)
- cable color: brass
- material: crystal glass, stainless steel, brass
- ø 50 cm, weight: 7,5 kg
- cable length ma...
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21st Century and Contemporary German Minimalist Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass, Stainless Steel
Iris Globe Pendant Lamp 40 cm Silver Lilac Steel, Sebastian Scherer NEO/CRAFT
Located in Berlin, DE
Iris Globe 40
glass color (transmission-reflection): silver lilac
metal color: stainless steel (silver)
- cable color: steel
- material: crystal glass, stainless steel
- ø 40 cm, wei...
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21st Century and Contemporary German Minimalist Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass, Stainless Steel
Iris Globe Pendant Lamp 50 cm Silver Lilac Steel, Sebastian Scherer NEO/CRAFT
Located in Berlin, DE
Iris Globe 50
glass color (transmission-reflection): silver lilac
metal color: stainless steel (silver)
- cable color: steel
- material: crystal glass, stainless steel
- ø 50 cm, wei...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary German Minimalist Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass, Stainless Steel
Iris Globe Pendant Lamp 50 cm Pink Green Steel, Sebastian Scherer NEO/CRAFT
Located in Berlin, DE
Iris Globe 50
glass color (transmission-reflection): pink-green
metal color: stainless steel (silver)
- cable color: steel
- material: crystal glass, stainless steel
- ø 50 cm, weigh...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary German Minimalist Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass, Stainless Steel
Iris Globe Pendant Lamp 50 cm Gold Indigo Steel, Sebastian Scherer NEO/CRAFT
Located in Berlin, DE
Iris Globe 50
glass color (transmission-reflection): gold-indigo
metal color: stainless steel (silver)
- cable color: steel
- material: crystal glass, stainless steel
- ø 50 cm, weig...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary German Minimalist Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass, Stainless Steel
Iris Globe Pendant Lamp 50 cm Gold Indigo Brass, Sebastian Scherer NEO/CRAFT
Located in Berlin, DE
Iris Globe 50
glass color (transmission-reflection): gold-indigo
metal color: brass coated (gold)
- cable color: brass
- material: crystal glass, stainless steel, brass
- ø 50 cm, we...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary German Minimalist Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass, Stainless Steel
Iris Globe Pendant Lamp 50 cm Clear Steel, Sebastian Scherer NEO/CRAFT
Located in Berlin, DE
Iris Globe 50
glass color: clear
metal color: stainless steel (silver)
- cable color: steel
- material: crystal glass, stainless steel
- ø 50 cm, weight: 7,5 kg
- cable length max. ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary German Minimalist Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass, Stainless Steel
Iris Globe Pendant Lamp 50 cm Blue Orange Steel, Sebastian Scherer NEO/CRAFT
Located in Berlin, DE
Iris Globe 50
glass color (transmission-reflection): blue-orange
metal color: stainless steel (silver)
- cable color: steel
- material: crystal glass, stainless steel
- ø 50 cm, weig...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary German Minimalist Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass, Stainless Steel
Iris Globe Pendant Lamp 45 cm Silver Lilac Steel, Sebastian Scherer NEO/CRAFT
Located in Berlin, DE
Iris Globe 45
glass color (transmission-reflection): silver lilac
metal color: stainless steel (silver)
- cable color: steel
- material: crystal glass, stainless steel
- ø 45 cm, wei...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary German Minimalist Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass, Stainless Steel
Iris Globe Pendant Lamp 45 cm Silver Lilac Brass, Sebastian Scherer NEO/CRAFT
Located in Berlin, DE
Iris Globe 45
glass color (transmission-reflection): silver lilac
metal color: brass coated (gold)
- cable color: brass
- material: crystal glass, stainless steel, brass
- ø 45 cm, w...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary German Minimalist Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass, Stainless Steel
Iris Globe Pendant Lamp 45 cm Pink Green Steel, Sebastian Scherer NEO/CRAFT
Located in Berlin, DE
Iris Globe 45
glass color (transmission-reflection): pink-green
metal color: stainless steel (silver)
- cable color: steel
- material: crystal glass, stainless steel
- ø 45 cm, weigh...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary German Minimalist Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass, Stainless Steel
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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