Chandeliers and Pendants
Chandeliers and Pendants For Sale
Color: Blue
Modernist Hand-Blown Murano 7-Tier Textural Disc Chandelier in Mixed Aquamarine
Located in New York, NY
This striking chandelier features seven tiers of hand-blown Murano glass discs, each crafted with a variety of intricate textural finishes. Some discs feature indentations reminiscen...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Murano Glass
Large Art Déco Pendant Light, Germany 1920s - 1930s
Located in Schwerin, MV
Large pendant light from the 1920s - 1930s with a blue textured glass shade and cable suspension. The large glass shade has a beautiful shape with radial steps and a blue texture wit...
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Early 20th Century German Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Palm Leaves Chandelier Murano Glass and Brass, 1970s
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Pair of mouth-blown Murano glass chandeliers, blue Murano glass leaves, brass frame, three bulbs.
The chandelier reproduces the crown of a palm tree.
Rewired with E14 or E12 socket f...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Modernist Hand-Blown Murano Opalescent Molded Textural Glass 3-Tier Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
This Modernist hand-blown Murano opalescent glass chandelier, crafted in Italy in the 21st century, represents the pinnacle of contemporary elegance and artistry. The chandelier is c...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Murano Glass
Hans-Agne Jakobsson Verdigris Patinated 'Mini-Tratten' Outdoor Pendant
Located in Glendale, CA
Hans-Agne Jakobsson Verdigris Patinated 'Mini-Tratten' Outdoor Pendant
An exclusive made for U.S. and UL listed authorized re-edition of the classic Swedish design from Jakobsson, E...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Vintage Industrial Blue Tinted Holophane Prismatic Glass Pendant Light. 1930
By Holophane
Located in London, GB
An incredible run of scarcely found blue tinted Holophane pendant lights made in England c.1930
Beautiful crisp prismatic glass reflectors bearing the Holophane makers mark with ind...
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1930s English Industrial Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Steel
French Art Deco Lustre Glass Ceiling Pendant Chandelier Degué Manufacture c 1930
By Degué
Located in Labrit, Landes
Art Deco chandelier or lustre, French
Frozen molded glass and brass
Geometrical motifs and stylized leaves.
1930
David Guéron was a glass artist and industrialist, founder and owner ...
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Swedish Designer, Pendant Light, Brass, Glass, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and frosted glass pendant light designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1950s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 9.0"H x 19.0"W x 19.0"D
Stem Length (inches): 5.5"
Dimensions of Ca...
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1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
A Fine Blue Murano Glass Hanging Lantern by Martinuzzi for Venini
By Venini
Located in London, GB
Italy, circa 1940
A fine early twentieth century blue Murano glass hanging lantern, with double canopy connected by glass rods and orbs, with unusual twisted finial to the base, and ...
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Early 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Glass, Blown Glass
Blue Flowerpot pendant lamp by Verner Panton for Louis Poulsen, Denmark 1968
Located in Steenwijk, NL
The Flowerpot pendant lamp was designed by Verner Panton for Louis Poulsen in 1968. A beautiful design classic that is still in production. This lamp is an early version and has a bl...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Enamel
Mid-Century Modern Palm Leaves Chandelier Light Blue Murano Glass and Brass, 70s
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Mouth-blown Murano glass chandelier, light blue Murano glass leaves, brass structure, three light bulbs. The chandelier reproduces the crown of a palm tree. We supply reducers for E1...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Murano Glass Disc Cobalt Sputnik Chandelier
Located in Austin, TX
Murano glass chandelier in the Sputnik shape with beautiful hand-blown glass discs. Made by artisans in Murano; Italy; each glass disc element has a wonderful cobalt blue hue and is ...
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2010s Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Murano Glass
An Early 20th Century Ice Blue Murano Hanging Lantern
Located in London, GB
Italy, circa 1940
A mid twentieth century Murano glass hanging lantern in ice blue glass, with twisted rod and unfurling leaves, with bullicante double canopy and body, terminating i...
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Early 20th Century Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Glass, Blown Glass
Simplicissimus Chandelier, 8 Arms Talco Blue Murano Glass by Multiforme
By Multiforme
Located in Trebaseleghe, IT
Simplicissimus 360 chandelier, 8 lights, Talco Blue artistic glass by Multiforme
This collection in Murano glass is characterized by superb simplicity. It is the result of a research...
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2010s Italian Other Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Murano Chandelier / ceiling light Original Palmette, blue and turquoise
By Mazzega
Located in Gaiarine Frazione Francenigo (TV), IT
Luxury and GENUINE Murano Glass chandelier. HAND MADE IN MURANO. It made by 36 Muranoblue and turquoise glasses in a gold painted metal frame. The chandelier also has a Murano trans...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Art Glass
Opera Chandelier "Aqua Blue" by Bourgeois Boheme Atelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A magnificent chandelier, a masterpiece crafted with hand-blown aqua blue glass . This elegant piece features a gunmetal steel frame and brass accents, making it a true jewel of a ce...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass, Steel
Modernist Hand-Blown Aquamarine Murano Glass Polyhedral Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite Murano glass chandelier, crafted in the manner of Venini, was hand-blown on the renowned island of Murano, Italy, known for its exceptional glass production. The piece...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Nickel
Blue Murano glass chandelier, Italy
By Mazzega
Located in Dallas, TX
Mid century modern five-tier transparent blue Murano glass chandelier, by Mazzega, Italy, 1980s.
The light blue Murano glass chandelier is made of delicate handmade petal glasses, an...
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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Chrome
Simplicissimus Chandelier, 6 Arms Denim Blue Murano Glass by Multiforme
By Multiforme
Located in Trebaseleghe, IT
Simplicissimus 360 chandelier, 6 lights, Denim Blue artistic glass by Multiforme
This collection in Murano glass is characterized by superb s...
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2010s Italian Other Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Blown Glass
Rezzonico Chandelier 6+3 arms Blue Murano Glass Fluage by Multiforme
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
Materials
Blown Glass
Capriccio Chandelier 5 Arms Blue Artistic Murano Glass by Multiforme
By Multiforme
Located in Trebaseleghe, IT
Capriccio by Multiforme is a 5 lights chandelier, in blue artistic glass, with curly ornamental elements.
Inspired by the Classic Venetian tradition it is characterized by a central ...
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2010s Italian Other Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Simplicissimus Chandelier, 6 Arms Teal Blue Murano Glass by Multiforme
By Multiforme
Located in Trebaseleghe, IT
Simplicissimus 360 chandelier, 6 lights, Teal Blue artistic glass by Multiforme
This collection in Murano glass is characterized by superb si...
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2010s Italian Other Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Teal blue French Art Deco art glass and iron mounted pendant chandelier
Located in New York City, NY
A striking French Art Deco chandelier attributed to Lorraine Nancy featuring a bold geometric design and exquisite craftsmanship. The clean lines of this fixture showcase a martele t...
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Wrought Iron
Murano chandelier 86 transparent and blue quadriedri prism
By Mazzega
Located in Gaiarine Frazione Francenigo (TV), IT
Fantastic vintage Murano chandelier made by 86 Murano crystal trasparent and blue prism in a nickel metal frame.The shape of this chandelier is spiral.
Period: late 20th century
Dime...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Art Glass
Joe 700 Ceiling Lamp minimal, 20th century modern handmade by Wende Reid
By Wende Reid
Located in Paddington, NSW
This classic, tailored, double ceiling lamp, inspired by old Hollywood and menswear is reminiscent of the 1940s and the early simplicity of Art Deco. Its clean shape is the perfect foil for our hand crafting and signature stitching to both tiers of upholstered shade edges, our signature bronzed armatures, and our removable linen diffuser. Joe Ceiling Lamps come in two proportions. Pictured is our 700 diameter x 350 deep size shown in powder blue. Joe Ceiling Lamps work individually or in pairs in hallways, glamorous powder rooms and bedrooms, over chic kitchen islands, desks and hallways and individually, projecting a soft useful ambient light. Depending on fabric and stitching selection, Joe Ceiling Lamp is a strong style statement, or a quietly glowing volume of light. Joe Ceiling Lamp is the companion of our Joe Pendant Lamp...
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21st Century and Contemporary Australian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Huge Italian Vintage Murano Chandelier 52 BLUE Glass Petals Drop
By Mazzega
Located in Gaiarine Frazione Francenigo (TV), IT
Huge Italian vintage Murano chandelier made by 52 glass petals (BLUE crystal, smooth outside, with crystal powder and then rough inside.) in a chrome frame.
Period: late XX century
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Art Glass
Medium Murano Vintage Candy pendant blue swirl, made in Italy
Located in København, DK
Medium Murano Vintage Candy pendant ceiling lamp in blue glass. Mouth-blown glass in round shape with swirl pattern. E27 socket. Comes with adjustable su...
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2010s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Murano Glass
A 1970s Bumling Pendant By Anders Pearson For Atelje Lyktan Of Sweden
Located in Søborg, DK
A white Bumling pendant 40 cm in pressed aluminum designed by Anders Pehrson for Atelja Lyktan in 1968.
In great age related condition.
The lamp has been dismantled and cleaned.
F...
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1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum
Blue Tulip Glass Pendant '2 Available'
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
Blue and white tulip glass pendant
Takes one 100 Watt max Edison based bulb
Newly rewired
Dimensions 10" diameter x 12Height plus 2 feet of chain and ...
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1950s Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Industrial Petrol Enamel Factory Pendant Lamp, 1960s
Located in Kojetice, CZ
Industrial green enamel pendant light made by A23 factory in Wilkasy in Poland during the 1960s. White enamel inside the shade. Iron top. The porcelain socket requires standard E 27/...
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Mid-20th Century Polish Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Enamel, Iron
Blue Murano glass Neoclassical chandelier
By Venini
Located in Dallas, TX
Mid Century Modern large sky blue & clear Murano glass chandelier, attributed to Venini, Italy 1980s
The large chandelier has 8 lights/arms and gold plated & brass mounts.
The Mediterranean blue color makes it very Arty, decorative lighting fixture.
The Italian chandelier has a chain and second clear glass canopy - making its height adjustable.
The height without the chain is: 30.31 inches.
The total drop with the chain is: 50 inches. (can be adjusted)
The Murano glass chandelier is professionally rewired for the US (or for European standards upon request)
The blue Murano glass vintage...
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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Gold Plate
21st Century Chandelier, 6 Arms Ocean Blue Murano Glass by Multiforme
By Multiforme
Located in Trebaseleghe, IT
Simplicissimus 360 chandelier, 6 lights, in ocean blue artistic glass by Multiforme
This collection in Murano glass is characterized by superb simplicity. It is the result of a research which harks back to the Classic Murano chandeliers...
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2010s Italian Other Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Blown Glass
Louis Kalff Attributed Turquoise Enameled Metal Pendant Lamp by Philips
By Philips, Louis Kalff
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Dutch Mid-Century, Philips designer Louis Kalff attributed, ceiling pendant with a newly painted turquoise shade and highly decorative, circular cut-out details. A bright and chic ce...
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1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum
Cinetico Celeste Sculptural Chandelier
Located in Milan, IT
Combining noble materials with mid-century inspiration, evident in the mobile structure that evokes Mirò paintings and Calder sculptures, this chandelier will be the focal point of ...
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2010s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
'Cosmic Orbit Solo Verdigris' Handmade Verdigris Patinated Brass Ceiling Light
Located in London, England
Inspired by planet-like shapes and textures, the Cosmic collection plays with both metal properties and a selection of patina finishes. Two lighting components are harmoniously balan...
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2010s English Organic Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Italian vintage Murano chandelier - 52 BLUE glass petals
By Mazzega
Located in Gaiarine Frazione Francenigo (TV), IT
Huge Italian vintage Murano chandelier made by 52 glass petals (BLUE and white "lattimo") in a chrome frame.
Period: late 20th century
Dimensions: 55.10 inches (140 cm) height with c...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Art Glass
Small Steel Blue Happy Pendant Light, Hand Blown Glass, Made to Order
Located in Aliso Viejo, CA
Small amber happy pendant light, hand blown glass by Siemon & Salazar, canopy included
Glass measures 4.5”T x 4.5”W
These works play with the refl...
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2010s Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Nickel
Large Steel Blue Happy Pendant Light, Line Volt, Hand Blown Glass -Made to Order
Located in Aliso Viejo, CA
Large steel blue happy pendant by Siemon & Salazar, made to order.
Measures: 6” T x 7” W.
These works play with the reflective and malleable ...
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2010s Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Blown Glass
21st Century Chandelier, 6 arms Light Blue Murano Glass by Multiforme
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
Materials
Blown Glass
Chandelier 5 Arms Blue Murano Glass Capriccio by Multiforme
By Multiforme
Located in Trebaseleghe, IT
Capriccio chandelier, 5 lights, blue artistic glass, with curly ornamental elements by Multiforme.
Inspired by the Classic Venetian tradition it is...
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2010s Italian Other Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Large Steel Grey Happy Pendant Light, Line Volt, Hand Blown Glass -Made to Order
Located in Aliso Viejo, CA
Large opaline happy pendant by Siemon & Salazar, made to order.
Measures: 6” T x 7” W.
These works play with the reflective and malleable qualities of glass. This line consists of h...
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Blown Glass
Set of Moderne Molded Glass Light Fixtures, Sold Individually
Located in New York, NY
A set of thirteen circa 1960's French midcentury molded glass moderne-style light fixtures with 3 interior lights each. Sold individually.
Measurements:
Diameter: 18"
Minimum Drop: 6"
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1960s French Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Glass
Italian Blue Glass Pendant Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1930's semi-flushed pendant blue blown glass light fixture with three interior candelabra lights.
Measurements:
Height: 10"
Diameter: 19"
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1930s Italian Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Blown Glass
Small Steel Grey Happy Pendant Light, Hand Blown Glass, Made to Order
Located in Aliso Viejo, CA
Small amber happy pendant light, hand blown glass by Siemon & Salazar, canopy included
Glass measures 4.5”T x 4.5”W
These works play with the r...
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2010s Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Nickel
Large Mid-Century Modern Blue Murano Glass Chandelier
By Seguso
Located in Dallas, TX
Mid-Century Modern blue Murano glass chandelier, attributed to Seguso, Italy 1980s
The large chandelier is made of transparent blue handmade Murano glass with gold plated mounts.
The...
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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Gold Plate
Alberto Donà Midcentury Light Blue Murano Glass Poliedri Chandelier, Italy, 1985
By Alberto Donà
Located in Murano, Venezia
Murano blown glass Poliedri chandelier color light blue elements.
This fantastic chandelier contains a total of 282 elements called Poliedri.
This classic developed in the 1960...
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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Flower Pots by Verner Panton for Louis Poulsen, 1970
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Wonderful 1970s flower pot hanging lights by Verner Panton for Louis Poulsen, three orange, white & blue enameled pieces with matching colored cords on a single canopy, heights are f...
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1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Bauhaus Grey Enamel Industrial Pendant Lamp, 1950s
Located in Kojetice, CZ
Vintage Industrial light designed in Bauhaus period made in former Czechoslovakia during the 1950s.It features a grey enamel body with white enamel interior and cast iron top. New po...
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Mid-20th Century Czech Bauhaus Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Enamel, Iron
Max Ingrand Fontana Arte Semi Flush Mount Chandelier Mod. 1748 Glass Brass, 1957
Located in Vienna, AT
Max Ingrand Fontana Arte semi flush mount Mod. 1748, Italy, 1957.
We have two pieces available, please inquire.
Beautiful 22" ceiling fixture...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Industrial Grey Enamel Factory Lamp with Cast Iron Top, 1960s
Located in Kojetice, CZ
Industrial grey enamel pendant light made by Zaos in Poland during the 1960s. White enamel inside the shade. Cast iron top. The porcelain socket requires E 27/ E 26 light bulbs. New ...
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Mid-20th Century Polish Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Enamel, Iron
1970s Industrial Aluminium and Brass Flame Proof Strip Light, Copper Verdigris
Located in Leicester, Leicestershire
Vintage industrial Edison flameproof striplight with verdigris finish manufactured by Daeyang c1970. Reclaimed and professionally restored by han...
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Late 20th Century Korean Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum, Brass, Copper, Iron
19th Century Cobalt Blue English Bell Jar Lantern Chandelier
Located in Firenze, Toscana
Rare cobalt color. Made for candles, but this will arrive wired with appropriate socket for country. Certified US UL socket for the USA and ready to hang. Bronze details. Adding...
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Late 19th Century English Antique Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Bronze
Bauhaus Blue Enamel Industrial Pendant Lamp, 1950s
Located in Kojetice, CZ
Vintage Industrial light in Bauhaus style made in former Czechoslovakia during the 1950s.It features a blue ( grey ) enamel body with white enamel interior and cast iron top. New por...
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Mid-20th Century Czech Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Enamel, Iron
Adjustable Triennale 3 Arms Chandelier Brass, Stilnovo Style, Three Hues of Blue
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
Beautiful chandelier with three arms that are counterbalanced. That allows to move the arms up and down. The heads are on a pivotting joint to they can reach any desired angle.
Thi...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass, Aluminum
Zero LED Hoop Pendant by Front Design
Located in Yonkers, NY
The Hoop pendant incorporates a metal cage-like frame made up of eight wires. Inside the frame, a globe-shaped glass diffuser rests at the bottom. The minimalist design and organic shape of this fixture is achieved by having the electrical wire fed inside one of the eight wires that make up the exterior frame.
Anyone who has been immersed in the upper echelons of the design world has been hearing the buzz about Sweden’s avant-garde Front Design for a while now. Sofia Lagerkvist, Charlotte von der Lancken and Anna Lindgren are the members of the talented trio racking up awards as fast as they can complete new designs. Their portfolio is chock-full of accolades—Red Dot awards, Elle Decoration International Design Awards (EDIDA), Wallpaper Design Awards, “Best of the Best” awards, A&W awards, and a “Design of the Year” award from the Design Museum of London. Their designer statement says their works are based upon common discussions, explorations and experiments that they undertake as they begin the process of creation.
It is the story of this process itself that they hope their objects will communicate—the materials used and the conventions within the design field, for instance. But they also reach into more mystical realms, creating objects from witnessed explosions; designing products that serve as an homage to animals, computers and machines; envisioning robotic furniture; and dreaming up objects inspired by their fascination with magic. Global Lighting...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum
Seguso Sky Blue Bollicine Murano glass pendant lamps, Italy 1950s
Located in Milan, IT
Seguso Vetri d'Arte sky blue Bollicine Murano glass pendant lamps,
Italy 1950s
Glass shade D 24 x H 29 cm
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
21st Century Chandelier, 6 Arms Blue Murano Glass by Multiforme
By Multiforme
Located in Trebaseleghe, IT
Simplicissimus 360 chandelier, 6 lights, in blue artistic glass by Multiforme Lighting - Italy.
This collection in Murano glass is characterized by superb simplicity. It is the resul...
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2010s Italian Other Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Blown Glass
Antique Industrial Opaline Siemens Peter Behrens Daylight Ceiling Pendant Light
Located in Sale, GB
- An original and extremely rare Verico Luzette with daylight glass designed by Peter Behrens for Siemens, Germany circa 1920.
- Two tone glass with Siemens etch mark, copper galler...
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Early 20th Century German Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Opaline Glass
Antique and Vintage Chandeliers and Pendant Lights for Sale: Shop Baccarat Chandeliers, Stilnovo Chandeliers and Other Lighting on 1stDibs
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 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, 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. (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.)
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 natural world-inspired designs of the Art Nouveau era 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 — shop a collection today that includes antique Art Deco chandeliers, Stilnovo chandeliers, Baccarat chandeliers and more.
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Hand-blown glass makes the Italian fixture glow like dew-covered leaves in the sun.
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A Tale of Two Sputnik Chandeliers
This pair of iconic 20th-century light fixtures with the same name have two very different backgrounds.
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