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Chandeliers and Pendants For Sale
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1970s Japanese Industrial Cast Iron and Copper Pendant Brass Cage and Glass Dome
Located in Leicester, Leicestershire
A reclaimed vintage Industrial explosion proof iron and copper cage light ceiling pendant. A solid metal light fixture with timeless desig...
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1970s Japanese Industrial Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Copper, Iron

Modern Pessoa Hanging Lamp, Marble Brass, Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Pessoa Haning Lamp, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. The Pessoa hanging lamp pays homage to Fernando Pessoa, a...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Marble, Carrara Marble, Stainless Steel, Brass

BOWEN Mid Century Cypress Wood Veneer 23" Chandelier Pendant
Located in Beaverton, OR
The BOWEN light fixture is a stunning example of contemporary Mid-Century Modern design. With its minimalist silhouette, warm wood tones, and unique shape,...
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2010s American Organic Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Other

Large Vintage, Mid-Century Modern Handcrafted Brass Round 8 Layers Pendant Light
Located in Lisse, NL
Rare design, three light pendants with layered brass shades. If you are looking for a striking and extraordinary light fixture to grace your midcentury living or work space then these, European works of lighting art could be ideal for you. Mind you, we have a set of four, but we have decided to offer them as singles as well. This very stylishly handcrafted fixture dates back to the 1960s and its design is truly remarkable. The shade itself is created from eight thick layers of brass and the design is very well balanced. Due to the different size of each layer, the light is able to radiate through in various directions, which creates a beautiful atmospheric effect. One that truly is a joy to look at. The design and the material used really make these lights works of art and pendant lights into one. These chandeliers are in good condition and the patina is simply wonderful. With these pendants having been rewired to the highest standard for safe and immediate usage in the USA, they are ready to be used and enjoyed in the land of the free...
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Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

1970's German Copper Brass Vintage Industrial Ceiling Pendant by Wiska
Located in Leicester, Leicestershire
These small copper and brass ceiling lights are original marine light fixtures reclaimed and professionally restored by hand. Made by Wiska, a Ger...
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1970s German Industrial Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass, Copper

Josef Hoffmann and the Wiener Werkstaette Fabric Department Pendant, Re-Edition
Located in Vienna, AT
A simple but sensational fixture, designed by Josef Hoffmann, for the fabric department of the Wiener Werkstaette on Kaerntnerstrasse in Vienna. Styl...
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2010s Austrian Jugendstil Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Silk

Lilypad Bubbled Chandelier Composed of Amber Glass Blades by Laura Gonzalez
Located in Paris, FR
Textured glass chandelier composed of individuals amber petals mounted on a brass structure, in the shape of a lily pad flower that diffuses light. The chandelier is composed of 24...
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2010s French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Loom Brushed Brass and Borosilicate Glass Pendant Light
Located in London, GB
The LOOM pendant light is defined by its signature woven brass cylinder topped with hand-brushed brass sleeves and completed with soft-white borosilicate glass...
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2010s British Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Amazing Multicolored Pair of Arlecchino Murano Chandeliers
Located in Budapest, HU
Pair Murano chandeliers each made by 92 Murano crystal multicolored prism in a nickel metal frame. Period: late XX century Dimensions: 53,15 inches height (135 cm) with chain; 29,50 ...
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Late 20th Century Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Palmprint Lampshade with Fringing - Medium (16")
Located in Ringmer, GB
Palmprint is a scallop design in hot green and orange, created b Anna from a linocut. The scallop design has shades of deco, the sixties and arts and crafts, while carrying a punch w...
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21st Century and Contemporary British Chandeliers and Pendants

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Satin, Velvet

1960s Japanese Industrial Brass, Copper and Glass Dome Pendant Light
Located in Leicester, Leicestershire
Brass and copper pendant with convex glass, a great design and becoming more difficult to find. These lights were made in the 1960s, the ships from this period are fast disappearing....
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1960s Japanese Industrial Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass, Copper

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

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Terracotta

Pair Spectacular pink glass chandeliers. Murano
Located in Budapest, HU
Pair Palmette ceiling light made by 104 Murano pink glasses in a gold metal frame. Murano blown glass in a traditional way. Structure in gold colored metal. Period:1980's Dimensions:...
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1980s Italian Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Pair of spectacular pink glass chandeliers. Murano
Located in Budapest, HU
Pair Palmette ceiling lights made by 104 Murano pink glasses in a gold metal frame. Murano blown glass in a traditional way. Structure in gold colored metal. Period:1980's Dimensions...
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1980s Italian Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Late Century German Explosion Proof Copper & Brass 3 Lamp Bar Pendant Lighting
Located in Leicester, Leicestershire
A copper and brass 3 lamp bar comprising of 3 cast brass explosion proof pendants made in the 1970's by Wiska of Germany who are a manufacturer o...
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1970s German Industrial Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass, Copper

Monumental Pink Glass Leaf Chandelier, Murano
Located in Budapest, HU
Palmette ceiling light made by 163 Murano pink glasses in a gold metal frame. Murano blown glass in a traditional way. Structure in gold colored metal. Period:1980's Dimensions: 55,1...
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1980s Italian Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Tarnished Bronze Handmade Swedish Sculptural Pendant at 35”/ 90cm diameter
Located in Torslanda, SE
The Bonnie range is designed around the stylized form of a Saffron flower, known around the world for its valuable beauty, fragrance and essence. Measures: 35”/ 90cm diameter"ø. Eac...
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2010s Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Bronze, Brass

Midcentury Amber Bubble Pendant by Helena Tynell for Limburg, 1960s
Located in NUEMBRECHT, NRW
This Mid-Century Modern Space Age pendant light was designed during the 1960s by Helena Tynell and Heinrich Gantenbrink and was produced by Glashütte Limburg in Germany. It is made o...
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

DOME Pendant M 'Chrome, Copper'
Located in Renton, WA
DOME Pendant fuses simplistic ideologies with precision craftsmanship. Balanced with a clean classic silhouette, the DOME Pendant features a dramatic oversized lampshade...
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2010s Taiwanese Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Aluminum, Steel

Armitage Triple Suspension Lamp
Located in London, GB
Given the adjustable cable, The Armitage triple suspension lamp can be suspended at any given height in its designated space, working well in central positions with rooms, above bars...
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21st Century and Contemporary British Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Customizable Pendant Lamp TRN F2 by Pani Jurek, Brass Rod, Ochre, Brown & Green
Located in Paris, FR
TRN F2 lamp / ceiling lamp / chandelier Designer: Pani Jurek Dimensions: H 82.5 x 55 x 5 cm Bulb (not included): E27/E26, compatible with US electric system ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Polish Organic Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

'Mayfair' Contemporary Chandelier, Brass with Sculpted Spheres by Margit Wittig
Located in London, GB
This contemporary three-tier chandelier by Margit Wittig features sculptural components with organic and subtle textures, all cast and treated with multiple layers of patina in her L...
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21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Trio of 52 Pink Tronchi Chandeliers Style Toni Zuccheri for Venini, Murano
Located in Budapest, HU
Pair Italian vintage chandeliers in Murano glass and nickel-plated metal structure. The armor polished nickel supports 52 large Pink glass tubes in a ...
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Late 20th Century Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Contemporary Ethnic Sculptural Pendant Lamp Handwoven Straw Black
Located in Barcelona, CT
Woven Pendant Lamp HATTER + LANTERN: Naturally Arty Colour: Natural and Midnight (Black) Characteristics The lamp is sold ready to hang with : *2 meters of cloth covered cable, c...
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21st Century and Contemporary Ghanaian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Contemporary Golden Editions Deep Pendant Lamp Handwoven Straw Natural / Black
Located in Barcelona, CT
Large woven pendant lamp DEEPLY : Naturally graphic Colour: Natural and midnight (black) Are you looking for a refined natural centrepiece? T...
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21st Century and Contemporary Ghanaian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

BOWEN Mid-Century Modern White Eco Wood 23" Chandelier Pendant
Located in Beaverton, OR
The BOWEN light fixture is a stunning example of contemporary Mid-Century Modern design. With its minimalist silhouette, warm white tones, and unique shape, this pendant light is sur...
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2010s American Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Other

Adolf Loos "Looshaus" Vienna - Ceiling Lamp, Re-Edition 35DM
Located in Vienna, AT
Hanging on a cable with custom-made length. Images shows a natural patinated Version. Designed for the famous "Looshouse" at the Michaeler Square in the centre of Vienna. Custom-mad...
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2010s Austrian Jugendstil Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Pair Italian Chandeliers Arlecchino Glass, Murano, 1970s
Located in Budapest, HU
Fantastic Pair chandeliers made by 107 Murano crystal multicolored prism in a nickel metal frame. The glasses are transparent, blue, smoky, purple, green, yellow and pink. Dimension...
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Late 20th Century Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

SERENE Scandinavian Modern White Wood 19" 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 Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Acrylic, Wood, Bentwood

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

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Acrylic, Wood, Bentwood, Organic Material

Pair of 52 Pink Tronchi Chandeliers Style Toni Zuccheri for Venini, Murano
Located in Budapest, HU
Pair Italian vintage chandeliers in Murano glass and nickel-plated metal structure. The armor polished nickel supports 52 large Pink glass tubes in a star shape. Period: late XX cen...
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Late 20th Century Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Caeli-SD Handcrafted Brass Rattan Pendant Light Fixture, Flow Collection
Located in Paris, FR
The Caeli-SD contemporary handcrafted made-to-measure pendant light fixture features an expertly handcrafted brass structure and a hand-woven dark-tinted rattan shade. This piece cre...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Large 'Disa' Wood Suspension Lamp by J.A. Coderch for Tunds
Located in Glendale, CA
Large 'Disa' wood suspension lamp by J.A. Coderch for Tunds. Called by Pablo Picasso "the most wonderful pendant lamp of the world," this sculptural and organic piece was designed by renowned architect J.A. Coderch in 1954. The iconic 'Disa' has since become a much sought after icon of Spanish midcentury design. This newly authorized re-editioned by Tunds embraces all the technical, functional, material and aesthetic requirements laid down by the master architect, including those which could not be resolved in his time due to technical limitations. It is now loving fabricated in choice of natural Oregon pinewood (FSC) veneer specially treated to gain flexibility, or satin white methacrylate, and coupled with machined and anodized aluminum block clamping rings made in Germany. Price is per item. Available to order in unlimited quantities in choice of two sizes as well as two finishes. Also available to order as a table lamp, please see our separate listings. This listing is for the large 'Disa' pendant in wood. Please note that only one representative example of each item is shown in the images. Finish varies from item to item due to the handmade nature of their fabrication. In stock lead time 3 weeks. Out of stock lead time can add an additional 3-4 weeks or more. Please note inventory availability and lead times are subject to change at any time without notice. Please contact us for current lead times prior to placing time sensitive orders. José Antonio Coderch (1913-1984) is considered one of the most valued architects in Postwar Spain. Often described as the architect of modernity, his works are still seen as vivid examples of contemporary architecture and his legacy includes hundreds of listed buildings all over Spain. Coderch gained significant recognition throughout his career, winning the architecture FAD awards in 1960 and 1972. He also became a member of Team X establishing friendships with other renowned international architects. His design creations such as the Disa lamp...
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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Mid-Century Modern 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 Mid-Century Modern Cypress Wood 19" 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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Other

Bonnie Large LED Handmade Sculptural Pendant, Tarnished Bronze Finish 100cm/39"
Located in Torslanda, SE
The Bonnie range is designed around the stylized form of a Saffron flower, known around the world for its valuable beauty, fragrance and essence. Each part is handmade, wether it ...
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2010s Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Flush Mount Light 2 - Vrksa Series by Raka Studio in Ash Wood
Located in Cape Girardeau, MO
The Flush Mount Light 2 sits closely on the ceiling, it has been made using solid ash wood by bending the wood. Three cocoon-like wooden structures bear the light bulbs, dispelling l...
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2010s Pakistani Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Ash, 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

Vistosi Mid-Century Modern Smoky Torciglioni Murano Glass Chandelier, 1988
Located in Murano, Venezia
Designed in 1988 by Vistosi, this vintage chandelier consists of 134 Murano glass elements, which is certainly not a few number. Moreover, they feature this particular fume color, a ...
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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Murano Glass, Blown Glass

Kaiser Sputnik Glass Globes Patinated Brass Chandelier, Germany, 1970s
Located in Almelo, NL
Stunning Sputnik chandelier with 9 handmade glass globes and patinated brass by Kaiser Leuchten, Germany, 1960s.This chandelier will contribute to a luxurious character of the (hotel...
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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Glass

Vintage Pendant Light by Massive, Belgium, 1960s
Located in Verviers, BE
Vintage pendant light by Massive, Belgium. Last 2 pictures were taken in daylight Photography fails to capture the simple elegant illumination p...
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1960s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Art Glass

Bonnie Contemporary LED Small Pendant, Solid Brass or Nickel, Handmade/Finished
Located in Torslanda, SE
The Bonnie range is designed around the stylized form of a Saffron flower, known around the world for its valuable beauty, fragrance and essence. Each organic flower-like form is ...
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2010s Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Caeli-W Monumental Steel Rattan Pendant Light, Flow Collection
Located in Paris, FR
Contemporary handcrafted made-to-measure pendant light fixture composed of a painted steel structure and a meticulously handwoven rattan shade. ...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Oversize Drum Lantern, 1930s, Sand-Colored Glass and Brass
Located in Vienna, AT
Rare oversize drum lantern from the 1930s. Minimalist brass-plated steel structure with sand-colored curved glass. Bottom glass has a white casing, top glass segments are frosted. On...
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1930s German Art Deco Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass, Steel

SERENE Danish Modern-Limited Edition Cypress 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 Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Organic Material, Acrylic, Wood, Bentwood, Cypress

Nepir Portugal Art Deco Style Designer Chrome and Crystal Two-Tier Chandelier
Located in Milford, NH
A fine mid-20th century designer chrome and crystal two-tier chandelier by Nepir Portugal in the Art Deco style with triangle top tier and round lower tier, each adorned with solid r...
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Mid-20th Century Portuguese Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal, Chrome

Pair of Chandeliers Multi-Color 107 Triedri, Murano, 1970s
Located in Budapest, HU
Fantastic pair of Murano chandeliers each made by 107 Murano crystal multicolored prism in a nickel metal frame. The glasses are transparent, blue, smoky, purple, green, yellow and p...
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Late 20th Century Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Sistema Chandelier by Piattelli Design, 6-shade
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
This chandelier uses an ingenious rotating stem structure and features a shallow drum-shaped shade at the end of each arm. The chandelier arms are designed with two lengths so that each can be staggered at different angles. They work well in any space and suit both regular and low-ceilinged rooms wonderfully. This is the medium Sistema chandelier, with 3 arms and 6 shades. Ideal for an oval or long dining table. It works well also over an island. The result is uniform lighting from above the dining table. There is nothing else like this on the market. There are beautiful chandeliers available, but they always tend to give out too much light in the center and too little at either side. Each shade has two LED strips that can be lit separately. In this way you can have either a regular light or a stronger light depending on how you need to use the chandelier. The LEDs are top quality with a CRI of over 80. This ensures that the natural color of food and people can be seen perfectly. See the next to last photo, where there is some fruit and a color chart below the chandelier. The LEDs are on a 24V direct current feed, so there is no flickering. The arms can rotate 180 degrees, for many possible combinations. See the drawing for the two regular positions. The chandelier can also be rotated when it is lit. The shades can be rotated on the arm axis to meet any lighting needs in a living room (paintings, bookshelves etc.). The shades have neutral white glass fixtures. Please see the photos. On the back there is a smaller Lucite opening for giving ambient light. The chandelier has the ingenious brass finishes of the orbitale collection. This listing shows measurements for a dining table and the smallest drop. A change of drop is complimentary. Please see the last image for all sizes and ask for high resolution technical drawings if you need them. Please see the drawing to get an idea of sizes for the different chandeliers. On the upper side of each disc there is a smaller opening to provide ambient light. Top-quality LEDs with over 80 CRI, meaning that the lighting does not alter the color of food and people. The LEDs are on a 24V direct current feed, so there is no flickering. The arms can be rotated 180 degrees to configure various combinations. As well as two rows of evenly-spaced lights over a dining table, a regular 8-shade star or 4-shade star (see photos) are possible, as well as creative sculptural shapes. The arms can be rotated even when the chandelier is lit. The shades can also be rotated on the arm axis to meet any lighting needs in a living room (paintings, bookshelves etc.). This listing shows the smallest drop. A change of drop is complimentary. Silvio Piattelli copyright and design. Specifications (Note: The Sistema chandelier has glass shades, while Sistema Solare...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Pair of Italian Flush Mount Chandeliers, Murano
Located in Budapest, HU
Realized in pure Murano glass each chandelier consists of an incredible number of leaves. The structure is painted gold color. 18-light spread a magical light. Measures: Diameter 1...
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Late 20th Century Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Pair of 18th Century Italian Rococo Gold Leaf Tassel Ornaments
Located in Dublin, Dalkey
Pair of 18th century Italian hand-carved gold leaf tassel ornaments. They are two of the same shape of tassel but in two different sizes ...
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18th Century Italian Rococo Antique Chandeliers and Pendants

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Gold Leaf, Metal

Orbitale Planetario Brass 8 Rotating Arms Chandelier, Featured for Dining Table
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
Sculptural bespoke chandelier with the best light output for dining table, conference table or any wide working table. This chandelie...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Bonnie Contemporary LED Pendant @ 65cm/26". Solid Brass, Handmade in Sweden
Located in Torslanda, SE
The Bonnie range is designed around the stylized form of a Saffron flower, known around the world for its valuable beauty, fragrance and essence. Each organic flower-like form is st...
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2010s Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Alberto Donà Midcentury Amber Crystal Murano Glass Poliedri Chandelier, 1985
Located in Murano, Venezia
Large Murano blown glass Poliedri chandelier, with three color elements, crystal, amethyst and amber. This fantastic chandelier contains a total of 227 elements called Poliedri. ...
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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Murano Glass, Blown Glass

Veneer Samples
Located in Beaverton, OR
We provide a full set of veneer samples for you reference.
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2010s Chandeliers and Pendants

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Wood

Industrial Etched Glass Teardrop Pendant Light
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Antique, industrial pendant light features a late 19th century, etched glass, teardrop-shaped shade with brass switch fitter. The pendant is newly wired with 40 inches of braided clo...
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Late 19th Century American Industrial Antique Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Murano Art Glass and Brass Midcentury Chandelier / Wall Light, 2010
Located in Rome, IT
Amazing Murano piece which can be mounted both as applique and as a ceiling chandelier. Particular and original applique from the manufacture of Murano glassworks. The Murano furnace...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Art Deco Pendant Lamp Monaco in Mint Green, Copper color, Old Pink, Brass
Located in Lisbon, PT
Monaco is a perfect suspension of round shapes, rattan mesh, wooden detail and brass details intertwined with delicate and opal glass globes. The structure and the cylinders are fin...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal, Brass

Murano Triangular Brass and Glass Midcentury Chandelier and Pendant, 1970
Located in Rome, IT
Stunning chandelier for its characteristic triangular structure, unique design for the brass housing of the spheres. Refinement and class as in the Murano style, one-of-a-kind pieces...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Antique, Vintage and Contemporary Chandeliers and Pendant Lights

Chandeliers — simple in form, inspired by candelabras and originally made of wood or iron — first made an appearance in early churches. For those wealthy enough to afford them for their homes in the medieval period, a chandelier's suspended lights likely exuded imminent danger, as lit candles served as the light source for fixtures of the era. Things have thankfully changed since then, and antique and vintage chandeliers and pendant lights are popular in many interiors today.

While gas lighting during the late 18th century represented an upgrade for chandeliers — and gas lamps would long inspire Danish architect and pioneering modernist lighting designer Poul Henningsen — it would eventually be replaced with the familiar electric lighting of today.

The key difference between a pendant light and a chandelier is that a pendant incorporates only a single bulb into its design. Don’t mistake this for simplicity, however. An Art Deco–styled homage to Sputnik from Murano glass artisans Giovanni Dalla Fina (note: there is more than one lighting fixture that shares its name with the iconic mid-century-era satellite — see Gino Sarfatti’s design too), with handcrafted decorative elements supported by a chrome frame, is just one stunning example of the elaborate engineering that can be incorporated into every component of a chandelier.

Chandeliers have evolved over time, but their classic elegance has remained unchanged. Not only will the right chandelier prove impressive in a given room, but it can also offer a certain sense of practicality. These fixtures can easily illuminate an entire space, while their elevated position prevents them from creating glare or straining one’s eyes. Certain materials, like glass, can complement naturally lit settings without stealing the show. Brass, on the other hand, can introduce an alluring, warm glow. While LEDs have earned a bad reputation for their perceived harsh bluish lights and a loss of brightness over their life span, the right design choices can help harness their lighting potential and create the perfect mood. A careful approach to lighting can transform your room into a peaceful and cozy nook, ideal for napping, reading or working.

For midsize spaces, a wall light or sconce can pull the room together and get the lighting job done. Perforated steel rings underneath five bands of handspun aluminum support a rich diffusion of light within Alvar Aalto's Beehive pendant light, but if you’re looking to brighten a more modest room, perhaps a minimalist solution is what you’re after. The mid-century modern furniture designer Charlotte Perriand devised her CP-1 wall lamps in the 1960s, in which a repositioning of sheet-metal plates can redirect light as needed.

The versatility and variability of these lighting staples mean that, when it comes to finding something like the perfect chandelier, you’ll never be left hanging. From the whimsical — like the work of Beau & Bien’s Sylvie Maréchal, frequently inspired by her dreams — to the classic beauty of Paul Ferrante's fixtures, there is a style for every room. With designs for pendant lights and chandeliers across eras, colors and materials, you’ll never run out of options to explore on 1stDibs.

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