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Chandeliers and Pendants For Sale
Style: Scandinavian Modern
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MONIKA Pendant Light Ø50cm/19.7in, Hand Crocheted in 100% Egyptian Cotton
Located in London, London
A pendant with presence, Monika creates a beautiful diffused atmospheric light and works well clustered as a unique statement chandelier. Each Na...
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21st Century and Contemporary British Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Midcentury Swedish Pendant by Josef Frank for Svenskt Tenn
Located in Karlstad, SE
Pendant by Josef Frank for Svenskt Tenn, model 2560. This lamp comes with a rare counter weight that originally came with this model. Condition: Very good condition with new shade.
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20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Paavo Tynell, "Morsiuskimppu", 9029/5
Located in Helsinki, FI
This elegant chandelier "Morsiuskimppu" or "Bridal bouquet" model 9029/5 is designed by Paavo Tynell (1890-1973) for Taito. It is polished brass with leaf and flower decorations. F...
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1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Large Pendant Lamp "Røglampe" by Sven Eske Kristensen for Louis Poulsen, 1960s
By Eske Kristensen
Located in Kiel, SH
Rare large Pendant lamp so called "Røglampe" designed Svenn Eske Kristensen for Louis Poulsen, 1960s
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Aluminum

SERENE Modern White Eco Wood 27" 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 Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Organic Material, Acrylic, Laminate, Wood, Hardwood, Bentwood

SERENE Scandinavian Design Limited Edition Cypress Wood 27" 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 Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Organic Material, Hardwood, Cypress, Acrylic, Wood, Bentwood

SERENE Scandinavian Modern White Wood 32" 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 design is the perfect way to add a touch of nature and elegance to your home or office. The Serene pendant light is made from white eco wood veneer, a premium reconstituted white wood veneer created from natural wood fiber. This is a sustainable material with a varied wood grain and a natural wood look and feel. We enhance the natural beauty of the wood by sanding and oiling the veneer to bring out the warm tones and rich grain. Each Serene pendant light is a unique wood art piece, with its own unique variations in the wood grain. Inspired by Danish modern design, the Serene pendant light's minimalist silhouette and warm wood tones create a warm and inviting atmosphere. The unique shape of the light is both eye-catching and functional, providing ample illumination while also adding a touch of sophistication to any space. The Serene pendant light is the perfect choice for any home or office looking for a stylish, sustainable lighting solution. With its minimalist design, warm wood tones, unique shape, and high-quality materials, this pendant light is sure to be a conversation starter for years to come. Includes: • 10’ cord and canopy with ceiling mount kit with 4 dimmable LED fixture...
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2010s American Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Other

SERENE Mid-Century Modern White Wood 27" 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 Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Laminate, Bentwood, Lacquer, Organic Material, Acrylic, Wood, Hardwood

Poul Henningsen PH 5 Pendant for Louis Poulsen in All Black
Located in Glendale, CA
Poul Henningsen PH 5 pendant for Louis Poulsen in all black. Poul Henningsen introduced his iconic PH 5 pendant light in 1958. Six decades later, the PH 5 remains the bestselling des...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Aluminum

Poul Henningsen PH 5 Pendant for Louis Poulsen in All White
Located in Glendale, CA
Poul Henningsen PH 5 pendant for Louis Poulsen in all white. Poul Henningsen introduced his iconic PH 5 pendant light in 1958. Six decades later, the PH 5 remains the bestselling des...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Aluminum

21st Century Chandelier, 6 arms Light Blue Murano Glass by Multiforme
Located in Trebaseleghe, IT
Simplicissimus 360 chandelier, 6 lights, in light blue artistic glass by Multiforme This collection in Murano glass is characterized by superb simplicity. It is the result of a resea...
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2010s Italian Other Chandeliers and Pendants

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Blown Glass

SS03 Pendant Light Ø80cm/31.5in, Hand Crocheted in 100% Egyptian Cotton
Located in London, London
A versatile direct overhead light. In its larger size, Simple Shade 03 makes an elegant centre piece for social spaces. SS03 is perfect suspended low for lighting intimate spaces. E...
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21st Century and Contemporary British Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

6" Benedict Pendant, Prussian Blue, Polished & Blackened Brass & Opal Glass
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Benedict™ Pendant celebrates the defining detail of the Benedict™ Series. Two nested spun brass hemispheres cradle a hand blown glass globe. This...
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2010s American Other Chandeliers and Pendants

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Opal, Brass

Poul Henningsen PH 5 Pendant for Louis Poulsen in Rose
Located in Glendale, CA
Poul Henningsen PH 5 pendant for Louis Poulsen in rose. Poul Henningsen introduced his iconic PH 5 pendant light in 1958. Six decades later, the PH 5 remains the bestselling design in the Louis Poulsen's portfolio. The PH 5's painted metal shades brilliantly distribute light to create glare–free illumination. Executed in spun aluminium shades...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Aluminum

Poul Henningsen PH 5 Pendant for Louis Poulsen in Orange
Located in Glendale, CA
Poul Henningsen PH 5 pendant for Louis Poulsen in orange. Poul Henningsen introduced his iconic PH 5 pendant light in 1958. Six decades later, the PH 5 remains the bestselling design in the Louis Poulsen's portfolio. The PH 5's painted metal shades brilliantly distribute light to create glare–free illumination. Executed in spun aluminium shades...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Aluminum

Poul Henningsen Glass PH 3½-3 Pendant for Louis Poulsen in Black Metallized
Located in Glendale, CA
Poul Henningsen Glass PH 3½-3 Pendant for Louis Poulsen in Black Metallized Executed in white opal glass and choice of brass, chrome or black...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Peter Celsing Large Quantity of Wall Lamps by Falkenbergs Belysning in Sweden
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Large quantity of wall lamps designed by Peter Celsing. Produced by Falkenbergs Belysning in Sweden. Designed in 1966 for Kulturhuset in Stockholm.
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Aluminum

Yki Nummi Large 'Lokki' Pendant for Innolux Oy
Located in Glendale, CA
Yki Nummi large 'Lokki' pendant for Innolux Oy, Finland. Designed in 1960, Nummi's innovative 'Lokki' is one of the best-known Finnish design classics. The name Lokki comes from ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Finnish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Poul Henningsen PH 5 Pendant for Louis Poulsen in Classic White
Located in Glendale, CA
Poul Henningsen PH 5 Pendant for Louis Poulsen in Classic White. Poul Henningsen introduced his iconic PH 5 pendant light in 1958. Six decades later, the PH 5 remains the bestselling...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Aluminum

Fringe ceiling lamp 'T601/M' by Hans-Agne Jakobsson for Markaryd, Sweden, 1960s
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
Elegant ceiling lamp model 'T601/M' designed by Hans-Agne Jakobsson for his own firm AB Markaryd, Sweden, during the 1960s. Champagne colored silk fringes hanging from the brass fr...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Large Chandelier in Brass and Amber Glass by Hans-Agne Jakobsson, 1950's
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Large Ceiling Lamp in Brass and Amber Glass by Hans-Agne Jakobsson, 1950's Additional Information: Material: Brass and amber glass Style: Mid century, Scandinavian Produced by Hans-...
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20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Teak and Jute Cord Pendant Cascade Lamp by Temde, Germany, 1960s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Cascading pendant lamp made of teak and cord by Temde, Germany, 1960s. Elegant Scandinavian design with a solid teak frame and cascade three cone-shaped lamp shades. The large shades...
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1960s German Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Jute, Teak

Hans-Agne Jakobsson Chandelier in Brass and White Opaque Glass
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Hans-Agne Jakobsson for Hans-Agne Jakobsson AB in Markaryd, chandelier, brass, matted glass, Sweden, 1950s/1960s Designed by the renowned Swedish master Hans-Agne Jakobsson, this i...
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20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Moon Pendant Lamp by Verner Panton
Located in München, DE
Extraordinarily beautiful Moon pendant lamp from the 1960s. Loving and high-quality workmanship. The design and material create a very warm and pleasant light. Design: Verner Panton...
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Large Ceiling Lamp in Brass and Glass by Holger Johansson, 1952
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Large Ceiling Lamp in Brass and Glass by Holger Johansson, 1952 Additional Information: Material: Brass and glass Style: Mid century, Scandinavian Produced by Westal in Sweden Dimen...
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20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Swedish Designer, Chandelier, Brass, Metal, Acrylic, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass, black-lacquered metal and white acrylic chandelier designed and produced in Sweden, 1950s. Dimensions of canopy (inches): 4.33” H x 4.25” Diameter Socket takes standard E-1...
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal, Brass

Ceiling Lamp in Copper and Brass by Paavo Tynell, 1940's, Taito Oy
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Custom Ordered Ceiling Lamp in Copper & Brass by Paavo Tynell, 1940's Additional Information: Material: Copper and brass 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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Copper

ITSU Oy, Chandelier, Brass, Glass, Finland, 1940s
By Itsu
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and opaline glass chandelier designed and produced by ITSU Oy, Finland, c. 1940s. Dimensions of canopy (inches): 2.5” H x 3.75” Diameter Socket takes standard E-26 bulbs. 3 ...
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1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Ceiling Lamp Chandelier in Brass and Amber Glass by Hans-Agne Jakobsson, 1950's
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Ceiling Lamp in Brass and Amber Glass by Hans-Agne Jakobsson, 1950's Additional Information: Material: Brass and amber glass Style: Mid century, Scandinavian Rare ceiling lamp model...
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20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Swedish Designer, Chandelier, Brass, Oak, Fabric, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass, oak and white fabric chandelier designed and produced in Sweden, 1940s. Dimensions of canopy (inches): 2.5”  H x 4.5” Diameter Socket takes standard E-26 bulbs. 5 sockets.T...
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1940s Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Italian Designer, Chandelier, Brass, Metal, Glass, Italy, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass, black-lacquered metal, opaline glass and brass chandelier designed and produced in Italy, 1950s. Dimensions of canopy (inches): 3.75” H x 3.5” Diameter Socket takes standar...
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1950s Italian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal, Brass

Paavo Tynell "Starry Sky" Ceiling Lamp 9068 In Black
Located in Helsinki, FI
The Starry Sky is one of the most iconic designs of Paavo Tynell's lamps. It was made by both Taito and Idman in many different sizes. The way the light filters through the grill and...
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1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal, Brass

Original Multi-Light Pendant by Louis Weisdorf for Lyfa/ 4 available
Located in Long Island City, NY
Louis Weisdorf, b. 1932. Multi-light pendant, brass. Produced by Lyfa, labeled accordingly. Measures: (40 cm). 16" H approximately (45 cm). 18" Existing wiring, we do not guaranty fu...
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1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Aluminum

Swedish Designer, Pendant Light, Glass, Brass, Metal, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass, metal and etched glass pendant light designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s. Dimensions of canopy (inches): 3.66” H x 2.96”Diameter Socket takes standard E-26 bulbs. 2 s...
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1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Coppia di grandi appliques in vetro di Murano rostrato, fatte a mano
Located in Trebaseleghe, IT
Illumina il tuo spazio con l'eleganza veneziana: lampade da parete in vetro di Murano rostrato Un tocco di bellezza naturale: Questo set di due grandi applique in vetro di Murano ro...
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2010s Italian Other Chandeliers and Pendants

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Murano Glass

Set of 2 Rezzonico Sconce 2 Arms, Clear-multicolour Murano Glass by Multiforme
Located in Trebaseleghe, IT
Set of 2 Rezzonico sconce 2 lights, clear Murano glass with gold, grey and green color details in vitreous paste by Multiforme. This rezzonico sconce is a combination of the traditio...
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2010s Italian Other Chandeliers and Pendants

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Blown Glass

Adjustable Brass Wall Pendant by Hans Bergström for ASEA Belysning, Swedish Mode
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare wall lamp attributed to Hans Bergström. Produced during the 1950s by ASEA Belysning with model number E2105. Double brass lamp arm that easily adjusts and can be sprawled. The n...
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Rezzonico Chandelier 6+3 arms Blue Murano Glass Fluage by Multiforme
Located in Trebaseleghe, IT
The blown glass chandelier Fluage is the perfect combination between the Venetian tradition and the most refined design. To manufacture the blown glass chandelier Fluage, different t...
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2010s Italian Other Chandeliers and Pendants

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Blown Glass

Large Rezzonico Venice Chandelier 24 arms multicolor Murano Glass by Multiforme
Located in Trebaseleghe, IT
Kia Ora chandelier 24 lights clear Murano glass with blue and ruby trims, multicolour vitreous paste details. Kia Ora is the combination of the traditional Venetian structure with g...
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2010s Italian Other Chandeliers and Pendants

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Blown Glass

Rich Rezzonico Chandelier 6 Arms Murano Clear-Gold-Green Glass by Multiforme
Located in Trebaseleghe, IT
Rich rezzonico chandelier 6 arms, clear- gold-green Murano glass, double level of flowers by Multiforme This chandelier evokes the splendour of the past centuries. It is an evergree...
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2010s Italian Other Chandeliers and Pendants

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Blown Glass

Floral Venetian Rezzonico Chandelier 12 arms Murano Glass by Multiforme
Located in Trebaseleghe, IT
Artistic Murano chandelier height 100 cm, 12-light, clear Murano glass, polychrome details by Multiforme. The artistic glass chandelier is an elegant and delicate lighting work, colo...
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2010s Italian Other Chandeliers and Pendants

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Blown Glass

Rich Rezzonico Venetian Chandelier 15 arms multicolor Murano Glass by Multiforme
Located in Trebaseleghe, IT
Rich Rezzonico Chandelier 15arms Clear-multicolored Murano Glass by Multiforme . This chandelier is the combination of the traditional Venetian structure with gaudy colors. A peculia...
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2010s Italian Other Chandeliers and Pendants

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Blown Glass

Pair of Brass Pendant Lights T487, Hans-Agne Jakobsson AB Markaryd Sweden, 1960s
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A pair of Mid-Century Modern cylindrical and polished solid brass pendant lights designed by Hans-Agne Jakobsson and manufactured by AB Markaryd circa 1960. The inside is painted whi...
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Semi-Rezzonico Chandelier 8 Arms Amber and green Murano Glass by Multiforme
Located in Trebaseleghe, IT
Semi Rezzonico chandelier 8 arms, on 2 levels in amber and green Murano glass multicolor flowers by Multiforme This is an artistic model manufactured by...
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2010s Italian Other Chandeliers and Pendants

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Blown Glass

Rich Rezzonico Chandelier 9arms Clear-pink-red-blue Murano Glass by Multiforme
Located in Trebaseleghe, IT
The Ca’ Rezzonico chandelier Villa Borghese, together with Villa Medici, is our collection inspired from the splendour of the noble italian families and of their dwellings. This blow...
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2010s Italian Other Chandeliers and Pendants

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Blown Glass

Lisa Johansson-Papé Ceiling Pendant Model 61-347 for Orno
Located in Helsinki, FI
This UFO like shaped lamp was quite popular in Finland in the 1950s, and still is. today. It is found in public buildings as in private residences. This lamp is stamped twice, on th...
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1950s Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass, Metal

Rezzonico Chandelier 6 Arms Clear and Many Colors of Murano Glass by Multiforme
Located in Trebaseleghe, IT
Semi Rezzonico chandelier 6 arms, crystal-blue-ruby Murano glass details with polychrome vitreous paste flowers by Multiforme This is an evergreen model, a Classic product manufactur...
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2010s Italian Other Chandeliers and Pendants

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Blown Glass

GLÜCK Pendant Light Ø60cm/23.6in, Hand Crocheted in 100% Egyptian Cotton
Located in London, London
A focal point in any social space Glück is a pendant perfect for intimate environments. Single or clustered, Glück is equally at home in a kitchen or cascading down a stairwell. Ou...
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21st Century and Contemporary British Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Rezzonico Chandelier, 12+6 arms, multi-tiered, red Murano glass by Multiforme
Located in Trebaseleghe, IT
The huge chandelier Giudecca is part of a collection of majestic chandeliers in Rezzonico style, and has been designed with the purpose of creating a lighting work suitable to enligh...
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2010s Italian Other Chandeliers and Pendants

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Blown Glass

Konsthantverk Glimminge 3 Arms Brass Ceiling Lamp
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Ceiling lamp model Glimminge designed by Konsthantverk and manufactured by themselves. A lamp that they still produce by hand. Truly comes into its own in classic settings. Thre...
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2010s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Artistic Chandelier 18 Arms Clear Murano Glass, Montecristo by Multiforme
Located in Trebaseleghe, IT
Montecristo chandelier 18 arms, artistic clear glass, white organza lampshades by Multiforme. Montecristo collection is created with the typical elements of V...
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2010s Italian Other Chandeliers and Pendants

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Blown Glass

Artistic Chandelier 8 Arms Black Murano Glass and Lampshades by Multiforme
Located in Trebaseleghe, IT
Montecristo chandelier 8 arms, artistic black glass, black organza lampshades by Multiforme. Montecristo collection is created with the typical elements of Venetian glass chandelier...
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2010s Italian Other Chandeliers and Pendants

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Blown Glass

Chandelier 6 arms White Murano Glass Gatsby Naked by Multiforme in stock
Located in Trebaseleghe, IT
Gatsby chandelier 6 lights. White Murano glass. 'Reversed' decorative curl elements. White glass cups The Venetian chandelier Gatsby is the perfect co...
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2010s Italian Other Chandeliers and Pendants

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Blown Glass

Glass Pendant pair of aluminium and glass from Scandinavia 1960s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Midcentury pair of glass pendants from the 1960s Scandinavia. The lamps are made of brushed aluminium and pressed relieff glass. The lamps have a aluminium cylinder top and long whit...
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1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal, Iron

Artistic Ceiling Lamp 3 arms Murano glass Crystal Gold Details by Multiforme
Located in Trebaseleghe, IT
This Venetian ceiling lamp in crystal and gold details in artistic Murano glass presents an organic design, which is the result of an inspiration...
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2010s Italian Other Chandeliers and Pendants

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Blown Glass

Pair of Midcentury Pendants, Danish Design, 1950s
Located in Lejre, DK
Pair of pendants in glass and patinated brass designed and made in Denmark, Great original condition.  
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Blown Glass

"Rhythmic" by Havlova Milanda for Vest Austria, 1970s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Ceiling lamp model "Rhythmic" designed by Havlova Milanda in 1969. Produced by VEST Leuchten in Vienna, Austria. Each chandelier is made of lacquered metal frame and a shade built up...
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1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Acrylic

1950s Bent Karlby Perforated Diabolo Pendant in Copper for Lyfa
Located in Glendale, CA
1950s Bent Karlby Perforated Diabolo Pendant in Copper for Lyfa. Executed in architecturally cut and elegantly shaped copper shades with black painted metal hardware, Denmark, circa 1950s. A quintessentially Danish Modern pendant lamp...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal, Copper

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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