Chandeliers and Pendants
Chandeliers and Pendants For Sale
Style: Scandinavian Modern
Color: Black
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
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
Danish Modern Lucite and Aluminum Cylinder Pendant Light by Simon Henningsen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Danish modern, cylinder pendant light by Simon Henningsen plays with color and shadow to create a minimal, modernist feel. The light features suspended Lucite bands at top and bottom...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
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Aluminum
Set of 2 Alvar Aalto A110 Hand Grenade Pendant Lamps in Black with Brass Detail
By Alvar Aalto, Artek
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Very nice sleek hanging lamp designed by Alvar Aalto for the building of the Finnish Engineers Association and the council chamber of the town hall of Säynätsalo. The lamp with model...
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Mid-20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass
Alvar Aalto, set of 4 circa 1950's "Golden bell" A330 pendants, Valaistustyö Ky
Located in Turku, Varsinais-Suomi
Introducing the Alvar Aalto "Golden Bell" A330 pendants - a set of four stunning vintage design lighting pieces to elevate your interior to new heights. Iconically designed by Alvar ...
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Mid-20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Glass Pendant Lamp by Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Stockholm, SE
Striking ceiling lamp by Hans-Agne Jakobsson with three cylindrical glass shades suspended from a large brass ceiling cup. Perforated brass cylinders inside enclose the light sources...
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Danish Mid Century Modern Light Pendant Bent Norsted for Lyskaer Denmark 1970
By Lyskaer
Located in Miami, FL
A Space Age Modern large 1970s pendant light by Bent Norsted for Lyskær Belysning with a downward trumpet shape design in brushed aluminum with a white inside. Takes a single bulb,...
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1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
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Aluminum
Danish Metal Pendant Lamp California model by Vilhem Wolhert & Jorgen Bo/Poulsen
Located in JOINVILLE-LE-PONT, FR
Superb Scandinavian pendant light. A large blue-gray half-sphere above a metal mesh held by a brass handle. Rare, beautifully crafted light fixture.
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass
Paavo Tynell Copper Pendant, Idman
By Idman, Paavo Tynell
Located in Helsinki, FI
The place were we usually run into this model Tynell lamp is in the kitchen.
Please note this is in copper and not brass, the metal most used by Tynell. That adds a warm touch to i...
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1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Copper
Green Hans-Agne Jakobsson Ceiling Lamp Model T601, 1960s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Brass and green silk fringes. Produced by Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Markaryd, Sweden, 1960s.
Measure: Diameter 28 cm. Height is adjustable.
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Pendants Lamps by Erik Höglund & Einar Bäckström Sweden, 1960s
Located in Stockholm, SE
High quality ceiling lights in brass, lacquered metal and glass. Simple cubist shapes and superb color matching give these lamps something extra. The lamp parts...
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass, Steel
Set of Two Ceramic Pendants by Bodil Marie Nielsen, Denmark, 1950s
Located in Antwerp, BE
A set of two ceramic pendants by Bodil Marie Nielsen, Denmark 1950s. This sculptural cylindrical pendant has perforations and intricately sculpted ridges. A pair is available. Signed...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Ceramic
Set of 2 Brutalist Pendant Lamps by Nanny Still for Raak
By RAAK, Nanny Still
Located in München, DE
Very nice brutalist lamps from the 1960s.
The design creates a spectacular play of light in the room.
Great solid workmanship and a real eye-catcher for every home.
Design: Nann...
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1960s Dutch Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Glass Pendant pair of black metal and glass from Scandinavia 1960s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Midcentury pair of glass pendants from the 1960s Scandinavia. The lamps are made of black metal and pressed relieff glass. The lamps have a coneshaped metal top and long black cords ...
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1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
SS02 Pendant Light Ø80cm/31.5in, Hand Crocheted in 100% Egyptian Cotton
By Naomi Paul
Located in London, London
A versatile direct overhead light. In its larger Size, Simple Shade 02 makes an elegant centre piece for social spaces. SS02 is perfect suspended low for lighting intimate spaces.
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21st Century and Contemporary British Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
SS02 Pendant Light Ø60cm/23.6in, Hand Crocheted in 100% Egyptian Cotton
By Naomi Paul
Located in London, London
A versatile direct overhead light. In its larger size, Simple Shade 02 makes an elegant centre piece for social spaces. SS02 is perfect suspended low for lighting intimate spaces. Me...
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21st Century and Contemporary British Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Verner Panton Pantop Ø23 Pendant in Dark Green
Located in Tilburg, NL
Verner Panton Pantop Ø23 pendant. Designed in 1980, current production.
The elegant Pantop line was designed by Verner Panton in 1980, and has for a long time been a staple of the...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
SS02 Pendant Light Ø50cm/19.7 in, Hand Crocheted in 100% Egyptian Cotton
By Naomi Paul
Located in London, London
A versatile direct overhead light. In its larger Size, Simple Shade 02 makes an elegant centre piece for social spaces. SS02 is perfect suspended low for lighting intimate spaces.
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21st Century and Contemporary British Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Mac Hegerup Ceiling Lamp in Brass and Red Glass, 1960s
Located in Praha 2, Hlavní město Praha
Ceiling lamp in brass and red glass designed by Mac Hegerup for Kronobergs Belysning in Sweden, 1960s.
This stunning red glass ceiling lamp was designed by Mac Hegerup in the 1960...
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Glass, Acrylic
Houseof Charcoal Grey Tube Flush Ceiling Light
By houseof
Located in Bradford on Avon, GB
The ultimate focal point in your room, this curved lamp lies flush to the ceiling and creates a striking silhouette. Ideal for minimalist interiors, our hou...
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2010s Chinese Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Finnish Iron Chandelier by Taidetakomo Hakkarainen, 1930s
Located in Helsinki, FI
Finnish Iron Chandelier by Taidetakomo Hakkarainen / Antti Hakkarainen from the 1930s. Forged iron with fabric lampshades. Good vintage condition, minor wear consistent with age and ...
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1930s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
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Iron
Luco Ceiling Lamp, Sweden, 1950s
By Alvar Aalto, Luco
Located in Stockholm, SE
Three-armed pendant produced by Luco, Sweden, 1950s. Lacquered aluminum and steel with a brass ceiling mount.
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
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Brass, Aluminum
Scandinavian Tin and Glass Accent Ceiling Lamp, Scandinavia, 1920s
Located in Utrecht, NL
Lighting is a huge part of Scandinavian design, ranging from the warm, low light of a candle to the bright overhead glow of a ceiling light. This early 20th century ceiling lamp...
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1920s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Tin
Diavolo Pendant Lamp by Svend Aage Holm Sorensen for Holm Sorensen & Co
Located in Kiel, SH
Pendant lamp by Svend Aage Holm Sorensen.
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum
Paavo Tynell "Starry Sky" Ceiling Lamp 9068 for Idman
By Paavo Tynell, Idman Oy
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 three different sizes. The way the light filters through the grill an...
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1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass
Eiffel Pendant Lamp by Jo Hammerborg Denmark Mid-Century Modern
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
The iconic 'Eiffel' ceiling lamp designed by Jo Hammerborg for Fog & Morup. From Denmark in the 60s.
Beautiful design with the copper inner cylinder with 4 black outer rings. Oran...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
1950s Black Metal Diabolo Pendant Lamp Attributed to Stilnovo
By Stilnovo
Located in Glendale, CA
1950s Black metal Diabolo pendant lamp attributed to Stilnovo. Executed in black painted metal with new black cloth cord and custom fabricated per...
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1950s Italian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass
Poul Henningsen PH5 Pendant in Monochrome Black for Louis Poulsen
Located in Tilburg, NL
Poul Henningsen PH5 Pendant for Louis Poulsen. Denmark. Designed in 1958. New, current production.
Poul Henningsen developed the PH 5 in 1958 in response to constant changes made to the shape and size of incandescent bulbs by bulb manufacturers, naming it after the size of the pendant’s main shade, which is 50 cm in diameter. When the lamp was introduced, he wrote, typically daringly, about how he had lost faith in whether the manufacturers of incandescent light bulbs would ever learn to consider common sense or have the consumer’s best interests at heart: “I have accepted fate, and with Louis Poulsen´s permission I have designed a PH fixture, which can be used with any kind of light source, Christmas lights and 100 W metal filament bulbs. Although a fluorescent tube would be too much to ask in the existing form!” Henningsen wanted to improve the colour reproduction characteristics of the light source in the PH 5. Small red and blue shades were therefore inserted to supplement the colour in the part of the spectrum where the eye is least sensitive – the red and blue areas – thereby subduing the light in the middle yellow-green region where the eye is most sensitive. At the time, no one knew that the PH 5 would become synonymous with the PH light, which remains 100% glare-free, irrespective of how the light is installed or which light source is used. The red and blue rings...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
'Mosaik II', Pendant Lamp in Black Steel by Lyfa
By Lyfa, Bent Karlby
Located in Paris, FR
Mosaik, side by side II, pendant lamp in black steel by Lyfa.
Size : H 38 cm x W. 52 x D 25 cm
Materials : Matt steel black
Textile wire (...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Steel
'Mosaik', 250, Pendant Lamp in Black Steel by LYFA
By Lyfa, Bent Karlby
Located in Paris, FR
Mosaik, size 245, pendant lamp in black steel by LYFA.
Size : H 38 cm x D 25 cm
Materials : Matt steel black
Textile wire (white) 300cm
S...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Steel
Trippel Pendant in Black and Brass by Luco, Sweden, 1950s
By Luco
Located in Hägersten, SE
Trippel pendant lamp produced in Sweden by Luco. Made during the 1950s. Made from lacquered aluminum and steel. Brass ceiling mount. Good vintage c...
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Aluminum, Brass
Guldpendel Pendants in Chrome, Vilhelm Lauritzen for Louis Poulsen, Denmark 1950
Located in Vorst, BE
Modernist architect Vilhelm Lauritzen designed the Guldpendel pendant for Louis Poulsen, Denmark, in 1955.
The model was named ''Guldpendel'', danish for ''Golden pendant', as thes...
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Late 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
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Chrome, Aluminum, Metal, Sheet Metal
'Mosaik', 400, Pendant Lamp in Black Steel and Brass by Lyfa
By Bent Karlby, Lyfa
Located in Paris, FR
Mosaik, size 245, pendant lamp in black steel by Lyfa.
Size : H 38 cm x D 25 cm
Materials : Matt steel black
Textile wire (white) 300cm
Socket: E27
Max wattage: 60 Watt
White: 3M white textile cord
Black: 3M black textile cord.
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Mosaik is a playful yet sophisticated lighting system consisting of pendants, table, floor, and wall lamps. The conical lampshades are connected with brass tubes in an ingenious concept that enables numerous design variations that serve a wide variety of lighting needs.
Designed by Bent Karlby in 1959, the MOSAIK collection is an ingenious lighting system based on a simple, geometrical design principle. At the heart of the system is the iconic conical lamp shade...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Steel
Verner Panton Pantop Ø23 Pendant in Matt Black
Located in Tilburg, NL
Verner Panton Pantop Ø23 pendant. Designed in 1980, current production.
The elegant Pantop line was designed by Verner Panton in 1980, and has for a long time been a staple of the...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
CAVE Pendant Light Ø60cm/23.7in, Hand Crocheted in 100% Egyptian Cotton
By Naomi Paul
Located in London, London
Extremely versatile, Cave can be clustered together or individually suspended above a table a single elegant down light and creates a versatile direct overhead light.
Each Naomi Pau...
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21st Century and Contemporary British Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Early Alvar Aalto Black Brass Pendants "Hand Grenade" by Louis Poulsen, 1960s
Located in Odense, DK
Rare and early set of brass pendants by Alvar Aalto. This pair manufactured by Louis Poulsen, Copenhagen in the 1960s as model number "16530" The "Hand Grenade" pendant lights were originally designed by Alvar Aalto in 1952 alongside his architectural plans...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Arcon Pendant Lamp in Black/Chrome - by NUAD
Located in Tureby, DK
Arcon Lamp Series is an architectural conversion between function and proportion. The Arcon Pendant Lamp was a natural line extension of the Table and Wall Lamp. The small graphic sh...
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2010s Chinese Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
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Aluminum, Steel
Bonderup & Thorup 'Semi' Pendant in Dark Cocoa
Located in Glendale, CA
Bonderup And Thorup 'Semi' Pendant in Dark Cocoa.
Designed in 1968 by Claus Bonderup and Torsten Thorup, this authorized re-edition by GUBI of Denmark meticulously reproduces thei...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum
Copper Pendant Lamp by Jo Hammerborg for Fog and Morup
Located in München, DE
Very beautiful and impressive pendant lamp from the 1960s.
Contemporary design and a highlight for every room.
A cozy light is created.
Manufacturer: Fog and Morup
Design: Jo H...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
LUrco BR Pendant by Lumfardo Luminaires
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Fabulous large LUrco brass pendant with perforations. Made of solid brass. Interior is an off white painted finish and the exterior is un-lacquered patinated brass. Has a single medi...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
'Repose 260' Pendant Lamp by GamFratesi for Lyfa, Black Finish
Located in Paris, FR
PENDANT LAMP REPOSE / 260 BY LYFA
Pendant lamp signed by GamFratesi for LYFA
D.260 mm H.252 mm
Opal glass / Black steel or Brass
Textile wire (black or white) 300cm
Light ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Pendant Lamp by Erik Höglund with Purple Glass for Boda Glasburk, Sweden, 1960s
Located in London, GB
1960 Sweden suspension or pendant, designed by Erik Höglund for the glassmaker Boda Glasbruk (later known as Kosta Boda).
This pentagonal pendant lam...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Samuli Naamanka 'Lambada Savu' Ceramic Pendant in Black for Innolux
Located in Glendale, CA
Samuli Naamanka 'Lambada Savu' ceramic pendant in black for Innolux.
Designed by the internationally renowned Naamanka in 2013 and manufactured in Finland through artful hand cas...
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21st Century and Contemporary Finnish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Ceramic
AJ Royal Pendant in Black by Arne Jacobsen for Louis Poulsen
Located in Glendale, CA
AJ Royal pendant in black by Arne Jacobsen for Louis Poulsen. Designed in 1960 by Arne Jacobsen for the SAS Royal Hotel in Copenhagen, the AJ Royal is...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
Pair of Modernist Black Metal, Copper and Glass Pendants by Philips 1960's
By Philips, Louis Kalff
Located in London, GB
Modernist pair of Philips pendant lamps model Locarno, designed by Louis Kalff for the leading Dutch lighting manufacturer Philips, circa 1960. Ma...
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1960s Dutch Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Copper
Vintage A110 "Handgrenade" Pendant Lamp by Alvar Aalto for Louis Poulsen
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Vorst, BE
This elegant pendant light is nicknamed “Hand Grenade” because of its distinctive shape.
This vintage lamp has been produced by Louis Poulsen...
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Late 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
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Metal, Brass, Sheet Metal
Poul Henningsen PH5 Mini Pendant for Louis Poulsen in All Black
Located in Glendale, CA
Poul Henningsen PH5 mini pendants for Louis Poulsen in all black. Poul Henningsen originally introduced the full-sized PH 5 pendant light in ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum
Jesper Ståhl Glipa Flush Mount Black Brass Lamp by Konsthantverk
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Ceiling lamp model Glipa designed by Jesper Ståhl and manufactured by Konsthantverk.
The production of lamps, wall lights and floor lamps are manufactured using craftsman’s techni...
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2010s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
‘Østerport’ Pendant by Bent Karlby for Lyfa, Denmark 1960’s
By Lyfa, Bent Karlby
Located in Antwerp, BE
‘Østerport’ pendant by Bent Karlby for Lyfa, Denmark 1960’s. This lamp is made out of thin copper and black lacquered metal. Good original condition with some visible wear from age a...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
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Metal, Copper
Svend Aage Holm Sørensen Onion Brutalist Pendant of Brass Made in Denmark 1960s
Located in Aarhus C, DK
Danish Svend Aage Holm Sørensen Onion brutalist brass pendant by Holm-Sørensen and Pedersen belysning Aps from 1960´s
The brass is acid treated which gives it a very special express...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
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Brass
Large Pendants in Patinated Brass by Brockmann-Petersen, Danish Modern, 1953
Located in Odense, DK
Pair of large brass pendants by Danish designer Brockmann-Petersen made for his stand at the Cabinetmakers Guild Exhibition in 1953. The large cone shaped shades are made from solid ...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Hans-Agne Jakobsson Cone Shaped Chandelier
Located in Boven Leeuwen, NL
Pendant in aluminium produced by Hans-Agne Jakobsson for the Swedish company AB Markaryd.
Beautiful soft non-dazzle light.
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1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum
Pendant Light by Hans Agne Jakobsson for Ab, Markaryd, Sweden, 1980's
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Black metal pendant light by Hans Agne Jakobsson. In good vintage condition.
Hans-Agne Jakobsson was a Swedish interior designer famous for his organic lightning designs. Many of ...
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1980s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Extruded Aluminium Light
Located in København K, 84
This product originally started out with an exploration into extruded aluminium. The possibilities of highly detailed shapes mixed with a strong and...
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2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum
Sabina Grubbeson Strapatz Black Oxide Steel Ceiling Lamp by Konsthantverk
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Ceiling lamp model Strapatz designed by Sabina Grubbeson and manufactured by Konsthantverk.
The production of lamps, wall lights and floor lamps are manufactured using craftsman’s t...
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2010s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Steel
Swedish, Five-Armed Chandelier, Brass, Lacquer Metal, Rattan, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A small five armed chandelier, designed and produced in Sweden, 1950s. In brass with assorted vintage rattan lampshades. Mounted atop lacquered metal fittings likely originally mounting glass diffusers.
Measurements are from the bottom of the fixture to the top of the escutcheon plate and diameter with illustrated shades mounted.
Oxidation to brass throughout. Please look at images to understand the level of oxidation present.
Other designers of the period include G.A. Berg, Josef Frank...
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1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Set of Three Vintage Pendant Lamps 1960's Made in Denmark
Located in Krefeld, DE
Nice set of three pendant lamps from the 1960's, Made in Denmark. Inside in yellow, red and green, outside grey and white with 1x E26/27 Edison screw socket in original condition. No...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Samuli Naamanka 'Lambada' Ceramic Pendants in Black for Innolux
Located in Glendale, CA
Samuli Naamanka 'Lambada' ceramic pendants in black for Innolux.
Designed by the internationally renowned Naamanka in 2013 and manufactured in Finland through artful hand casting...
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21st Century and Contemporary Finnish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Ceramic
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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