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Chandeliers and Pendants For Sale
Item Ships From: Europe
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Customizable Pendant Lamp TRN F2, Brass Rod, Ochre, Brown & Cobalt Blue Ceramic
Located in Paris, FR
TRN F2 Pendant lamp / Ceiling lamp / Chandelier Designer: Pani Jurek Dimensions: H. 82.5 x 55 x 5 cm Model shown: Ochre, brown & cobalt blue Bulb (not includ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Polish Organic Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

1970s Verner Panton Flower Pot Chandelier by Louis Poulsen
Located in Utrecht, NL
Flower Pot chandelier by Verner Panton consisting of three mounted iconic 'Flower Pot' lamps. The flower pot, with its two enameled steel semicircular spheres facing each other, is a brilliant colourful design that was originally designed by Verner Panton in 1968 and named after the flower power movement. The red painted interiors of lamps provides a warm and unique glowing light that this design is celebrated for. Fixture is completely rewired with colour matching new fabric covered electric wire exact to the original. Each lamp is executed with 2 meters wire and can therefor be installed at any desired height. We can also fix the lamp for you at your desired height. Just write us what height you want the lamps and we will make the fixture at your desired height. Chandelier is executed with an original vintage manufacturers sticker (Louis Poulsen), see images.  A fantastic playful lighting...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Steel

Disc Murano Glass Chandeliers by Vistosi Style
Located in Budapest, HU
Vistosi midcentury pink discs Murano glass Italian chandelier. Spectacular pair chandelier by Vistosi made in Murano formed by 23 pink discs of precious Murano glass are arranged ...
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Late 20th Century Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

SLAMP Gemmy Pendant Light in Arlecchino by Spalletta, Croce, Ragnisco & Wijffels
Located in Pomezia, Rome
This versatile and dynamic collection was inspired by the polyhedric facets of desert gems. The lamp’s geometries create an intriguing contemporary and refined kaleidoscope effect th...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Plastic

Pair of Italian Blue and White Murano Glass Chandelier, 1980s
Located in Rome, IT
Huge Italian vintage Murano chandelier made by 52 glass petals with a chrome frame. The glasses have two colors: 31 glass petals transparent and white “lattimo” +21 glass petals blu...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Vistosi Multi-Color Glass Pendant Midcentury 1950s Italian Design Ceiling Lamp
Located in Brescia, IT
Pendant lamps by Vistosi, 1950s Colored glass Black metal frame Brass details Measure: height 115 cm diameter shade 13 cm.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal, Brass

Majestic Purple Murano Glass Discs Chandelier
Located in Rome, IT
A chandelier of rare beauty and elegance. 136 Purple Murano glass discs disposed in ten rows, forming two overlapping pyramids. 21 E 27 light bulbs A...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Iron

Pair Triedri Glass Chandeliers, Murano
Located in Budapest, HU
Pair magnificent Murano glass chandeliers, 265 pink triedri on crome frame. This large midcentury Italian chandelier is truly a timeless Classic. Period: late 20th century Dimensio...
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Late 20th Century European Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Glass Pendant Light, Sweden
Located in Antwerp, BE
Glass and brass pendant light made in Sweden. Diameter 25 cm. Height glass fixture 20 cm. Height glass fixture with brass rod 40 cm. Total height 80 cm.
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Amazing Pair of 78 Tronchi Chandeliers Style Toni Zuccheri for Venini, Murano
Located in Budapest, HU
Italian vintage chandelier in Murano glass and nickel-plated metal structure on 4 levels. The armor polished nickel supports 78 large pink fuxia silk glass tubes in a star shape. Pe...
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Late 20th Century Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Amazing Pair of Tronchi Chandeliers Style Toni Zuccheri for Venini, Murano
Located in Budapest, HU
Italian vintage chandelier in Murano glass and nickel-plated metal structure on 4 levels. The armor polished nickel supports 78 large pink fuxia silk glass tubes in a star shape. Pe...
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Late 20th Century Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Hans-Agne Jakobsson Model T603 Pendant, 1960s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Hans-Agne Jakobsson purple/pink fringe pendant, 1970s. Produced in Sweden by Hans-Agne Jakobsson AB in Markaryd, 1970s.     
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Glass Pendant Lamp by Peill and Putzler
Located in München, DE
Exceptionally beautiful glass lamp from the 1980s. Very fine and beautiful design which fits wonderfully into any room. The high-quality glass creates a beautiful and very comfortabl...
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1980s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Cosmicity Marble Pendant Light by on.Entropy, in White, Pink, Grey, Green Colour
Located in Athens, GR
COSMICITY is a collection of unique marble pendant lights, where geometric shapes are cut in lightweight forms. These are combined into totemic figuries of white marble or pink & green marble hues, evoking a sense of playfulness and delight. COSMICITY consists of four, 4 pendant lights: Cronus, Aphrodite, Aquarius and Aries. They have a diverse application, installed either as an individual pendant light (bedside, entrance lamps...
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2010s Greek Chandeliers and Pendants

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Marble

French Rare Lavender Purple Crystal Prisms Murano Chandelier, circa 1920
Located in Modena (MO), Modena (Mo)
Housing six-lights, bobéches in lavender crystal prisms. Will be re-wired with certified UL US sockets for the USA and appropriate sockets for other countries and ready to hang. Free priority UPS shipping from Italy, no custom fees. Adoring 3 tiers of macaroni crystal swags with rare color lavender...
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1920s French French Provincial Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal

Classic Chandelier 5 Arms Clear and Blue Murano Glass with Rings Multiforme
Located in Trebaseleghe, IT
Classic chandelier 5 arms clear and blue Murano glass with rings by Multiforme. The classic Murano glass chandelier, as it is in the collective imagination. As many other chandeliers in our collections, V-Classic 800 is designed with attention to details, and with the passion that makes us standing out. Each product (from the monumental chandeliers to the smallest pieces) is unique. The V-Classic collection is a combination of elements, structures and shapes which are those typical of the venetian and Murano tradition. The structure is embellished by flowers, leaves, crests and “morrise” (a wavy decoration); the whole structure is something majestic, characterized by refined transparencies and delicate colours. The perfect solution to decorate elegant and valued spaces. The lighting collections by Multiforme are being gradually enriched with new ideas and products. Each collection includes a wide range of products: chandeliers, ceiling lamps, floor lamps, flambeau lamps...
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2010s Italian Other Chandeliers and Pendants

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Blown Glass

Charming talian Amethyst Chandelier by Valentina Planta, Murano
Located in Budapest, HU
Stunning Murano chandelier. The sophisticated amethyst elegantly reflects the light harmoniously. The height without chain is 112 cm. It can be made to the dimensions requested by th...
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2010s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

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Glass, Murano Glass

Midcentury "PH5" Pendant by Poul Henningsen, Danish Design, 1950s
Located in Lejre, DK
Pendant in painted metal, designed in 1958 by Poul Henningsen for Louis Poulsen, Denmark. Great original condition.
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1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

1940s Italian Completely Beaded Basket Lavender Purple Chandelier, circa 1920
Located in Modena (MO), Modena (Mo)
Housing 4 lights in beaded cups. Completely beaded with a beaded lace bottom. Adorning rare lavender purple crystal prisms throughout and huge smooth lavender matching ball as finial...
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1940s Italian Empire Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal

Charming Pair of Italian Amethyst Chandeliers by Valentina Planta, Murano
Located in Budapest, HU
Chandelier of refined elegance. Amethyst color is elegant and sophisticated. Made of pure Murano glass elements. A larger version is also available. Also available for 220 volts outs...
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2010s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

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Glass, Murano Glass

Verner Panton 1´st, Flowerpot Pendant Light for Louis Poulsen, Denmark
Located in Naples, IT
Verner Panton flowerpot pendant light for Louis Poulsen, Denmark designed in 1969. This pendant is an early example of the Panton flowerpot ...
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1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal, Enamel

Italian Mid-Century Murano Frosted Glass Pendant Set by De Majo Murano, 1970s
Located in Morazzone, Varese
Beautiful set of three satin frosted glass pendant lights in different colors: blue, green and yellow. All three glasses have a white inside glass layer. Made in Murano, Italy, in ...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Murano Glass

Charming Murano Chandelier by Valentina Planta
Located in Budapest, HU
Fascinating Murano chandelier. It is composed of 30 star shaped panes of pure Murano glass. The height is adjustable according to the height of the ceiling. At no extra cost we will ...
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2010s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Iconic Vintage Ph5 Chandelier for Louis Poulsen of Dk with Abstract Art Work
Located in Søborg, DK
Iconic Vintage PH5 chandelier by Poul Henningsen for Louis Poulsen of Denmark from the 1990s with abstract art work by G61. Entitled “Serengeti” The ...
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1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Aluminum

Pair of Disc Chandeliers by Vistosi, Murano, 1970s
Located in Budapest, HU
Spectacular pair of chandeliers by Vistosi made in Murano. Each chandelier is formed by 23 pink discs of precious Murano glass are arranged on floor levels. Nine-light. Measures: Hei...
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Late 20th Century Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

TRN ceramic light, model F2
Located in Grojec, PL
The lighting fixture is part of TRN collection. Three dimensional objects inspired by Tarasin painting have a simple calligraphic form so they can play and talk together as if they were letters from a non-existent alphabet. The hand crafted process of glazing ceramics gives the collection a truly unique character. It is finished with brass elements. Lamp Size: 55 cm (21,65") x 82,5 cm (32,48"). Ceramic tubes...
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2010s Polish Bauhaus Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Charming talian Amethyst Chandelier by Valentina Planta, Murano
Located in Budapest, HU
Stunning Murano chandelier. The sophisticated amethyst elegantly reflects the light harmoniously. The height without chain is 112 cm. It can be made to the dimensions requested by th...
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2010s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

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Glass, Murano Glass

Charming Italian Amethyst Chandeliers by Valentina Planta, Murano
Located in Budapest, HU
Chandelier of refined elegance. Amethyst color is elegant and sophisticated. Made of pure Murano glass elements. A larger version is also available. Also available for 220 volts outs...
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2010s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

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Glass, Murano Glass

Customizable Pendant Lamp TRN F2, Brass Rod, Light Blue, Medium Blue, Navy Blue
Located in Paris, FR
TRN F2 Pendant lamp / ceiling lamp / chandelier Designer: Pani Jurek Dimensions: H 82.5 x 55 x 5 cm Model shown: Light blue, medium blue & navy blue Bulb (n...
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21st Century and Contemporary Polish Organic Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Amazing Italian Amethyst Chandelier by Valentina Planta, Murano
Located in Budapest, HU
Charming pair murano chandeliers. The sophisticated and original amethyst color elegantly reflects the light. The height without chain is 112 cm. It can be made to the dimensions req...
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2010s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

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Glass, Murano Glass

Charming pair Italian Amethyst Chandeliers by Valentina Planta, Murano
Located in Budapest, HU
Stunning Pair Murano chandeliers. The sophisticated amethyst elegantly reflects the light harmoniously. The height without chain is 112 cm. It c...
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2010s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

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Glass, Murano Glass

French Periwinkle Purple Lavender Opaline Drops, Chandelier, circa 1920
Located in Modena (MO), Modena (Mo)
Housing 4-light, periwinkle bobéches. Will be wired with certified US UL sockets for the USA and appropriate for all other countries and ready to hang. Metal scroll body with gold gilt wooden top, middle and bottom. Florets throughout. Swags of periwinkle beads. Adorning rare vintage Murano periwinkle...
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1920s French Baroque Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Murano Glass, Giltwood

Amazing Pair of Italian Amethyst Chandeliers by Valentina Planta, Murano
Located in Budapest, HU
Charming pair murano chandeliers. The sophisticated and original amethyst color elegantly reflects the light. The height without chain is 112 cm. It can be made to the dimensions req...
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2010s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

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Glass, Murano Glass

Charming Pair of Italian Amethyst Chandeliers by Valentina Planta, Murano
Located in Budapest, HU
Chandelier of refined elegance. Amethyst color is elegant and sophisticated. Made of pure Murano glass elements. A larger version is also available. Also available for 220 volts outs...
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2010s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

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Glass, Murano Glass

Vintage Hillebrand Glass Pendant Ceiling Light, 1970s
Located in London, GB
Vintage Hillebrand glass pendant ceiling light, 1970's Germany. This beautiful and rare light Features 8 elegant frosted glass shades ha...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Glass

Gruppo Luce made by La Murrina Round Periwinkle Color Chandelier, 2020
Located in Rome, IT
Extraordinary periwinkle color for this "Gruppo Luce" La Murrina chandelier, a periwinkle color with a unique transparency. Its periwinkle and transparent ...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Murano Glass

Art Deco Glass Paste Suspension Signed Noverdy
Located in NANTES, FR
Suspension in wrought iron and bluish glass paste speckled with green, orange and pink. Wrought iron frame, electrified and in perfect condition. Total height: 70cm Cutting diameter: 41 cm Weight: 6.5 kg You can contact me for more information and delivery costs. Jean Noverdy, master glassmaker who mainly produced chandeliers, table lamps in the Art Nouveau style sometimes with bronze frames, a few vases and Art Deco wall sconces in the 1925s in Dijon. In the 1920s, Jean Noverdy created lamps with shades most often in glass with two layers between which he sprayed colored enamels to give a marmoreal look. Vases and molded glass shades are also part of his production. The same techniques used by Daum Frères, André Delatte and Muller Frères in this period. He also created vases and etched acid tones in the style of the Nancy school. Between 1926 and 1928, he was present at the Salon of the Society of French Artists in Paris. It produced under the corporate name: Etablissements Jean Noverdy. His workshops were located at 17 Place Bossuet, Dijon. He was a pupil of Henri Dubret...
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20th Century French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

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Wrought Iron

French Beaded Purple Lavender Opaline Drops and Beads Petit Beaded Chandelier
Located in Modena (MO), Modena (Mo)
Housing one light. Will be rewired with certified US UL sockets for the USA and appropriate sockets for all other countries. 21 big bulbous Purple opaline drops with purple opaline b...
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1930s French Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Chandelier Pendant Light, Scandinavian Modern, Steel Grille Edition
Located in Vilnius, LT
Mid L2 lighting Product name: Mid L2 Category: Lighting Type: Ceiling light Material: Steel rods, steel grille, textile cable Overall dimensions: H: 114 mm / W: 500 mm Light ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Ukrainian Minimalist Chandeliers and Pendants

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Steel, Aluminum

Sputnik Fontana Arte attributed 1960s Italian Eight-Light Cut Glass Chandelier
Located in Caprino Veronese, VR
A rare Sputnik Fontana Arte attributed eight-light chandelier in chrome and blue hand-chiseled glass. Italy, 1960s. We have worked on this Space Age ch...
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1960s Italian Space Age Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Chrome

Murano Midcentury Blown Glass White, Green and Violet Italian Lanterns, 1970
Located in Rome, IT
Precious pair of Murano blown glass lanterns, its colors are unique ranging from gold to white through green and then violet. They are very elegant and refined objects, they can be placed in several places in the house, for example by hanging them from top to bottom above the two bedside tables, or to give life to a long corridor. The lanterns are composed of a large golden yellow sphere, which contains the light bulb, surmounted by a green saucer...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

VV Cinquanta Black and Blue Wall Lamp Designed by Vittoriano Viganò for Astep
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
VV Cinquanta wall lamp Design by Vittoriano Viganò This version is with blue lacquered reflector and black mount. The VV Cinquanta features an elegant and versatile posable dire...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Mid Century Chrome and Glass Pendant by Hustadt Leuchten, 1960s
Located in MIJDRECHT, NL
A Wonderfull pendant by Hustadt Leuchten with blue frosted rotatable glass shades and chromed in length adjustable 85-160 cm shaft. The height is adjustable between 85 and 160 cm, t...
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1960s German Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal, Chrome

Contemporary Art Deco Inspired Carousel I Pendant Lamp in Ivory and Cobalt
Located in Lisbon, PT
Carousel I suspension lamp has a delicate balance of form and function that produces a quiet, modern moment for all to savour. The structure and the metallic shades are finished in ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Spherical Chandelier Wrapped in Passementerie, Silk Cords with Tassel
Located in Ballard, CA
Inspired by a Saturn moon, this beautiful spherical wrought iron structure is wrapped with our traditional silk passementerie. With ten candle lights, it is embellished at the top by three decreasing rings and includes a lavish tassel at the bottom. Custom sizes available.The art of passementerie dated back to the 15th century, the excitement and popularity of the craft surged in the 18th century during the reign of Louis the XIV and Versailles, every pieces of fabrics, upholstery, bridles, carriages were beautified with the uses of braids, tassles, trims and fringes. The military also took a liking to this trend throughout the ensuing decades. Unlike many other tradeguilds which fell into oblivion, the passementerie has thrived and remains present in the home with detailed trims but specially in the haute couture runways. The infinite colorways and the multiple fibers, such as silk, acetate, mercerized cotton is such an exquisite medium which does create a unique collection of chandeliers. When The Louvre hotel ordered a large custom chandelier...
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2010s French Chandeliers and Pendants

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Wrought Iron

Pair of Disc Murano Glass Chandeliers by Vistosi Style
Located in Budapest, HU
Vistosi midcentury pink discs Murano glass Italian chandeliers. Spectacular pair chandeliers by Vistosi made in Murano formed by 23 pink discs of precious Murano glass are arrange...
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Late 20th Century Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Polar Play Chandelier, Decorative Light, Special collection handmade in Europe
Located in Breda, Noord-Brabant
Polar play is one of Vantot's special collections. The special collections are exclusively handmade to order by the designers Esther Jongsma and Sam Van Gurp. The creation of these a...
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21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Contemporary Industrial Inspired Expand Pendant Lamp Cobalt Blue
Located in Lisbon, PT
Blending repetitive linear patterns with shapely silhouettes, Expand Pendant lamp helps to infuse any interior with a touch of Industrial style. Made to Order. Utu Lamps is part of...
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2010s Portuguese Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Erik Höglund, Rare Glass and Wrought Iron Chandelier, Boda Smide, 1960s
Located in Uppsala, SE
Rare Erik Höglund glass and wrought iron chandelier for 6 candles. Made by Swedish manufacturer Boda Glasbruk & Smide in the 1960s. Round black frame and hooks of wrought iron with b...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Wrought Iron

Purple PH5 Pendant by Poul Henningsen and Louis Poulsen, 20th Century
Located in Lejre, DK
PH5 pendant designed by Poul Henningsen in 1958 and manufactured by Louis Poulsen in the 20th Century. The pendant has purple lacquered metal shades.
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20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Holmegaard Glass Hanging Lamp Design Louis Poulsen, 1960 Denmark
Located in Oostrum-Venray, NL
Holmegaard Glass hanging lamp Design Louis Poulsen,1960 Denmark. This is a beautiful hanging lamp dark blue, there is no chip on the glass, just perfect. This lamp is designed by ...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Glass

Hans-Agne Jakobsson Ceiling Lamp Model T601/M, 1960s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Blue fringes and brass. Produced by Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Markaryd, Sweden, 1960s. Height is adjustable.
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Midcentury Lantern Ceiling Lamp Cristall Veca Blu Cobalt Minimal Design, 1950
By VECA
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Midcentury lantern ceiling lamp Cristall Veca Blu Cobalt Minimal design, 1950 Only glass height cm.27, diameter cm.15 2 light bulbs E14 max 40...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Art Glass

Pair of 1970s Ceiling Lights designed by Gae Aulenti, made by Vistosi, Italy
Located in London, GB
A pair of 1970s Italian design suspension lights designed by Gae Aulenti and made by Vistosi, Murano Italy. Blown glass clear blue and green murrine technique shades with original bl...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Enamel

Flower Power Vanda Small Round Chandelier, Venice, Italy
Located in Treviso, Treviso
Flower power is an ode to the spring, an enchanting awakening of nature featuring bright colours and delicate nuances. Flower power is a triumph of flowers, which illuminates unique...
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2010s Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Steel

Flower Power Vanda Big Round Chandelier, Venice, Italy
Located in Treviso, Treviso
Flower power is an ode to the spring, an enchanting awakening of nature featuring bright colours and delicate nuances. Flower power is a triumph of flowers, which illuminates unique...
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2010s Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Steel

Mid-Century Modern 1950thies Ceilling Lamp with Maching Wall Lights
Located in Weiningen, CH
Mid-Century Modern 1950thies ceilling lamp with maching walllights.
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Magnificent Multitier Triedi Crystal Prism Chandelier
Located in Rome, IT
Huge multitier triedi crystal prism chandelier. Available also a pair. Measures: Height 120 cm glass + 30 cm chain = total height 150 cm. Diameter 70 cm.  
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2010s Italian Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

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Steel

Antique, Vintage and Contemporary Chandeliers and Pendant Lights

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

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

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

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

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

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

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