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Chandeliers and Pendants For Sale
Number in Set: Set of 10
Color:  White
Foscarini UTO Suspension/Table Lamp in White by Lagranja Design
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Suspension lamp with diffused and direct light. Cone shaped diffuser and tube made of thermoplastic elastomer, the cone is injection molded and the tube is extruded. Internal opaline polycarbonate cone-shaped diffuser, translucent polycarbonate screen. The luminaire...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Aluminum

Oculus Ceiling Light by Gaspare Asaro-Murano Glass and Polished Brass Finish
Located in New York, NY
The Oculus ceiling light features an innovative articulating design that allows the ten arms to have a wide range of motion for endless configurat...
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2010s Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Orbitale Brass Chandelier 3 Rotating Balanced Arms, Ivory Black Twin Shades
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
Orbitale 3 arms frame using the twin shade. Thanks to a customer who had the articulated sconces and wanted this version with black and ivory shades. It's a beautiful combination of ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal, Aluminum, Brass

Nuvola BOLD One Light Pendant, Stardust White Blown Glass, Leather, Brass
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Nuvola Contemporary Pendant light floats in space like a jewel hanging from the ceiling, hooked at the end of a leather cord that has been h...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Minimalist Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

'Qie' White Terrazzo Pendant Lamp by Bentu Design
Located in Paris, FR
Terrazzo pendant lamps designed by Cantonese studio Bentu Design Black wire 2m adjustable. Bulb E27 LED 3W Measures: 17.5 cm x 9.6 cm These pendant lamps are available in different...
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

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Concrete

Large Counterbalance Ceiling Fixture, White Enamel + Brass by Blueprint Lighting
Located in New York, NY
Handcrafted and made to order, the Counterbalance commands attention with its fluid architectural silhouette, built from a thoughtfully curated palette of on-trend colors and metal f...
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass, Bronze, Enamel, Chrome, Aluminum, Nickel

Space Age Kundalini Berchicci E.T.A. Sat White Fiberglass Suspension
Located in Trezzano sul Naviglio, Milano Lombardia
E.T.A. sat white finish The material is transformed and turned into a light. Physical presence and abstract concept for a light with an original aesthetic look. Fluid, irregular s...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Space Age Chandeliers and Pendants

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Fiberglass

Butterfly 40 contemporary pendant Lamp, art glas Silvered, rose color, Brass
Located in Pietrasanta, IT
Since the beginning thanks to the Italian hand-made used in our workplace, each unique item is a testament to our commitment to craftsmanship, with attention to detail and the finest...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Brass

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

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Other

Gino Sarfatti Model No. 2065 Ceiling Light for Astep
Located in Glendale, CA
Gino Sarfatti model no. 2065 ceiling lamp for Astep. Designed in 1950, this is an authorized re-edition by Alessandro Sarfatti, grandson of Gino S...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Aluminum

SERENE Mid-Century Modern White Wood 27" chandelier pendant
Located in Beaverton, OR
The Serene pendant light is a contemporary, Mid-Century Modern light fixture with a Scandinavian design and organic modern composition. This minimalist luxury wood veneer pendant des...
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2010s American Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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

Dòry Contemporary Handmade Chandelier Brass, Blown Glass, LED Light, Dimmable
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
An exquisite exercise in balance, this chandelier exudes a Minimalist flair marked by clean and essential lines. Its dimmable structure features two brass bars hanging from a brass c...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Minimalist Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Louis Poulsen, Pendant 5-Light by Vilhelm Lauritzen
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Louis Poulsen, pendant 5-light by Vilhelm Lauritzen Measures: Width x height x length (mm) 690 x 233 x 690, 8.4 kg 5 shades. Material: Shades: Mouth-blown, 3-layered, polished opa...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Midcentury Ceiling Light with Brass Frame and White Frosted Glass Globe, 1960s
Located in Almelo, NL
Midcentury hotel ceiling or floor lights with brass frame and large hand blown white frosted glass globes. The lights are beautifully thanks to the hand blown glass. The pleasant lig...
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Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Opaline Teardrop Pendant, Made in Italy
Located in Culver City, CA
Opaline Teardrop Pendant Made in Italy Large opaline glass shade with brass hardware. 14”dia x 27.5"h ( fixture height, overall drop adjustabl...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Firmamento Milano Large Cono Pendant by Carlo Guglielmi
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Please note that VAT is not included in the price. The Cono Suspension Pendant is perhaps the biggest cone of light, with an embedded 35W LED. The light concentration varies solely ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Steel

Firmamento Milano Medium Cono Pendant by Carlo Guglielmi
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Please note that VAT is not included in the price. The Cono suspension pendant is perhaps the biggest cone of light, with an embedded 35W LED. The light concentration varies solely ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Steel

Chandelier, Black Ivory Pivoting Shades, Twin Bulb, Patina Brass, Stilnovo Style
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
Lovely small chandelier for entries or corridors. Midcentury cluster three-arm chandelier with a Classic two-tone head. Made by a lab specialized in midcentury restoration. Owner i...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass, Metal

PH 5/5 Pendant
Located in New York, NY
The fixture emits a comfortable, diffused, glare-free light that is characteristic of Poul Henningsen's reflective three-shade-system. The fixture is available with white opal glass ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Chandeliers and Pendants

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Opal, Aluminum

PH 3/3 Pendant
Located in New York, NY
The fixture emits a comfortable, diffused, glare-free light that is characteristic of Poul Henningsen's reflective three-shade-system. The fixture is available with white opal glass ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Aluminum

'Tekio Horizontal P4' Pendant Lamp in Japanese Washi Paper for Santa & Cole
Located in Glendale, CA
'Tekio Horizontal P4' pendant lamp in Japanese Washi paper for Santa & Cole Founded in 1985 in Barcelona, Santa & Cole produces iconic pieces by such...
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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

White Porcelain Holophane Striped Glass Vintage Industrial Brass Pendant Lights
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Porcelain Industrial hanging lamp. White porcelain, brass and clear striped glass. 2 conductors, no ground. Weight: 2.00 kg / 4.4 lb Priced per individual item. All lamps hav...
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Contemporary Pendant Lamp 'Alley' by AGO 'Large - Burgundy'
Located in Paris, FR
Alley pendant lamp by AGO Lighting UL Listed Painted aluminum, white opal glass LED G9 110-240V (not included) Available colors: Charcoal, white, grey, burgundy, green Dimensions:...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Organic Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Aluminum

White Porcelain Vintage Industrial Opaline Milk Glass Pendant Lights
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Industrial pendant. White porcelain, opaline glass. 2 conductors, no ground. Weight: 1.06 kg / 2.3 lb Priced per individual item. All lamps have been made suitable by interna...
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Mid-20th Century French Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

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Milk Glass, Opaline Glass, Porcelain, Glass

Flos Smithfield S LED 3000K Pendant by Jasper Morrison
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Part of the Smithfield family, the Smithfield S manages to be both grand and unassuming. Providing direct light through its aluminum body, it is well suited for a variety of environm...
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Aluminum

Vistosi Novecento SP G Suspension Light by Romani Saccani Architetti Associati
Located in Mogliano Veneto, Treviso
The idea behind the collection Novecento is to reduce the traditional Murano chandelier to its most recognizable element, its profile. This shape is then reconstructed in a 360º glas...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Murano Glass

Louis Poulsen PH5 Mini Pendant Lamp by Poul Henningsen
Located in New York, NY
Poul Henningsen was born in Copenhagen by the famous Danish actress Agnes Henningsen. He never graduated as an architect, but studied at The Technical School at Frederiksberg, Denmar...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

FLOS Medium Circle and Line Arrangements Light by Michael Anastassiades
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Arrangements is a modular system of geometric light elements that can be combined in different ways, creating multiple compositions into individual chandeliers. Each unit simply atta...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Aluminum

Brass and Opaline Counterbalance Lamp, Made in Italy
Located in Culver City, CA
Brass & Opaline Counterbalance Lamp Made in Italy Adjustable brass rod with painted metal shades and opaline glass globes. 42"w x 8"d x 46"h ( as ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Reflector Linear LED Anodized Aluminum Pendant Light, Satin Gold / White Shade
Located in Broadmeadows, Victoria
The Reflector linear pendant is a luxury LED linear pendant, ideal for indoor lighting in dining and living rooms, study rooms, hallways, and other do...
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2010s Oceanic Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Aluminum

Tora Ceramic Pendant Lamp, by Paolo Cappello
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Tora, a ceramic pendant lamp in matte pastel colors, draws its inspiration from Arab lanterns and old oil lamps. Designed to be used individually as well...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Ceramic

Contemporary Sculptural Hand-Built Multi-Shell Matte White Ceramic Pendant Lamp
Located in Brooklyn, NY
White bowerbird family is a contemporary sculptural multi-shell hand-built ceramic pendant lamp finished in a matte white glaze with a warm glow reflecting off of a round joyful form. Each shell is individually hand formed and unique, creating a pleasant rhythm when installed in multiples. The hand-built ceramic canopy, finials and socket cover add an enjoyable character. Component dimensions and weight: Shell: 4-6 diameter x 12-14 h in. / 10-13 diameter x 30-36 height cm 2 lbs / 1 kg each Custom drop length, please specify 5 in. / 12.5 cm diameter ceramic canopy Materials: Shells, canopies, socket covers and finials in hand-built ceramic in a warm-white matte glaze, off-white nylon-covered SVT lamp wire, brushed brass hardware, and electrical components Light source 1 x E-12 candelabra base per shell 25W incandescent lamp included Compatible with LED replacement lamps Additional info: Each lamp is individually hand-built without using a mould to create an enjoyable uniqueness and spatial balance within each form. Variations in dimensions, forms, and finishes are expected. The story: White Bowerbird collection is from Courtship Behavior...
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2010s American Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Ceramic

White Porcelain White Opaline Glass Vintage Industrial Brass Pendant Lights
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Porcelain industrial hanging lamp. White porcelain, brass and clear glass. 2 conductors, no ground. Weight: 1.20 kg / 2.6 lb Priced per individual item. All lamps have been made su...
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Opinion Ciatti Papavero Raggiante Small Pendant Lamp
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Papavero Raggiante the suspension lamp by Opinion Ciatti, is not just a lamp with stainless steel petals, Papavero Raggiante is a tribute: to the poetry of flowers and their innate e...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Stainless Steel

Established & Sons S1 Beehive Filigrana Pendant Light by Sebastian Wrong
Located in London, GB
Harnessing a technique that dates back to the 16th century, the technique is an art form passed from generation to generation. The range of suspension lights are handmade from Venetian glass and each part of production is performed by hand, nothing is automated. A commercially viable piece for all markets with accessible price points across the entire range. All forms are acid etched to give a rich warm ambient light—the lamp is visually attractive when lit and unlit. Multiple forms and colors can be combined to create a stunning unique installation, the large ellipse Ø450 pendant is a particularly stand-out statement light...
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Steel

Michael Anastassiades IC2 Modern Brass & Glass Ceiling & Wall Sconce for FLOS
Located in Brooklyn, NY
FLOS IC 2 Ceiling & Wall Light in Brass by Michael Anastassiades Radiant light, delicate balance: Like the other pieces in his IC Light Series, the IC C/W l...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Hood Pendant in White Oak by Ravenhill Studio
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Hood Family is inspired by wooden sailboats and the work of Aino Aalto. Thin sheets of polyethylene are die cut and bent, joining narrow spines of white oak to create the hooded shade. The complex joinery of the Pendant and Chandelier results in lightweight frames that hold the glowing, sail-like shades aloft. Brass hardware completes the three part material palette. The Hood Pendant...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Oak

Large Italian Chandelier Stilnovo Style Design Midcentury Brass White
Located in Lyon, FR
Large Italian chandelier with twelve arm. The lampshades are adjustable and can light in different directions. Two bulbs per lampshade. Excellent condition with patina on the brass, ...
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Early 2000s Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Aluminum, Brass

Perle 1 Pendant in Aged Brass with Handblown Glass Ball by Larose Guyon
Located in Vercheres, Quebec
Perle 1 is a luxurious high-end lighting fixture that has been coated with warmth and elegance. Inspired by the romantic world of jewelry, the Perle collection...
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21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

XL Luna Josef Hoffmann 95-120cm fabric chandelier
Located in Vienna, AT
Bigger version of the Josef Hoffmann fixture for the Steckelborg apartement, Villa Knips and for the Berta Zuckerkandl mansion.Custom size from 95-120cm in steps of 5cm. Literature:...
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2010s Austrian Jugendstil Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

'Tekio Horizontal P2' Pendant Lamp in Japanese Washi Paper for Santa & Cole
Located in Glendale, CA
'Tekio Horizontal P2' pendant lamp in Japanese Washi paper for Santa & Cole Founded in 1985 in Barcelona, Santa & Cole produces iconic pieces by such...
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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

SERENE Scandinavian Modern White Wood 27" Chandelier Pendant
Located in Beaverton, OR
The Serene pendant light is a contemporary, Mid-Century Modern light fixture with a Scandinavian design and organic modern composition. This minimalist luxury wood veneer pendant des...
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2010s American Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Organic Material, Laminate, Wood, Hardwood, Bentwood

Geometria Sospesa Ceiling Light by Gaspare Asaro-Polished Brass Finish
Located in New York, NY
Translated in English to “suspended geometry”, the Geometria Sospesa ceiling light plays with the notion of lines and shapes. The concept is brought to life by its distinctive windin...
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2010s Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Sircle Pendant PH4
Located in Renton, WA
Sircle pendant PH4, a symbolization merged Square and circle, inspired by the East aesthetic philosophy, the circular light ball just like a soft tender mind lean...
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2010s Taiwanese Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Steel

Ilmari Tapiovaara Large 'Maija' Pendant Lamp in Brass and White for Santa & Cole
Located in Glendale, CA
Ilmari Tapiovaara large 'Maija' pendant lamp in brass and white for Santa & Cole Founded in 1985 in Barcelona, Santa & Cole produces iconic pieces by such luminaries as llmari Tapiovaara, Miguel Milá and other European icons with a commitment to faithfully re-edition their legendary designs with uncompromising attention to detail, materials and craftsmanship. The 'Maija' pendant lamp, designed in 1955 by Ilmari Tapiovaara, was inspired from typical Baltic cities, where public lighting was scarce and instead streets were illuminated by light streaming through the window shades...
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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal, Brass

Antares Ceiling Light by Gaspare Asaro-Bronzo Nuvolato Finish
Located in New York, NY
The Antares ceiling light harmoniously balances the linear details of its intersecting arms with the organic form of its handblown glass shades. The first image shows the fixture in...
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2010s Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Antares Ceiling Light by Gaspare Asaro-Polished Brass Finish
Located in New York, NY
The Antares ceiling light harmoniously balances the linear details of its intersecting arms with the organic form of its handblown glass shades. The first image shows the fixture in ...
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2010s Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Bespoke Italian Brass and Cream White Alabaster Murano Glass Oval Pendant Light
Located in New York, NY
A contemporary custom egg shape pendant chandelier of a modern geometric series, entirely handcrafted in Italy, the organic oval globe in an innovative blown Murano glass to resemble alabaster with the benefit to be lighter and to remain over time of the same translucent variegated cream white color is decorated with an elegant finial consisting of a succession of elements in brass and diamond cut crystal clear Murano glass accents. Overall height can be adjusted, shortened or lengthened. Fitted with 2 candelabra sockets, bulbs not provided. Dimensions of globe: 11.5 in. diameter x 10.25 in. height Height of finial: 8.5 in. Ideal over a kitchen island or as spotlights over nightstands. Can be accompanied as on picture for a multi pendant chandelier...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Organic Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Adolf Loos Jugendstil Ceiling Lamp from the Looshaus in Vienna, Re-Edition
Located in Vienna, AT
Chandelier from the big entrance-hall at the Looshaus, one of the most controversial buildings at that time as it opposites the imperial Palace in the heart of Vienna. Total drop i...
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2010s Austrian Jugendstil Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

White Porcelain White Opaline Glass Vintage Industrial Brass Pendant Lights
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Porcelain industrial hanging lamp. White porcelain, brass and clear glass. 2 conductors, no ground. Weight: 1.20 kg / 2.6 lb Priced per individual item. All lamps have been m...
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

XL 6-Globe Chandelier by Lawson-Fenning
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The XL 6-globe chandelier features six arms that are centered on a brass rod. Three of the globes are angled down with brass shades. The other three have powdercoated shades. The ...
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal, Brass

1970's American Cast Aluminum Industrial White Enamel Ceiling Pendant by Killark
Located in Leicester, Leicestershire
Vintage white enamel ceiling pendant lighting manufactured by Killark Electric a US company established in 1913. Killark design & manufacture pr...
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1970s American Industrial Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Aluminum, Enamel, Steel

French White Enamel Vintage Industrial Pendant Lights
Located in Amsterdam, NL
French industrial pendant. Black / Dark Blue Edge Measure: Weight 0.7 kg / 1.5 lb Priced per individual item. All lamps have been made suitable by international standards for incan...
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Mid-20th Century French Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

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Enamel

Poul Henningsen PH Septima Pendant for Louis Poulsen
Located in Glendale, CA
Poul Henningsen PH Septima pendant for Louis Poulsen. Designed in 1928, the PH Septima is regarded as one of Poul Henningsen’s most refined pendants. Based ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Glass

Fringe Large Pendant, by Hans Agne Jakobsson from Warm Nordic
Located in Viby J, DK
An iconic pendant lamp with sophisticated fringes, created in 1960 by the acclaimed Swedish lighting genius, Hans-Agne Jakobsson, and now finally available for all those design lover...
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Steel

Set of 2 David Thulstrup Isol Suspension Lamp 30/126 Black for Astep
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Isol Suspension Lamp Design by David Thulstrup Specifications: Isolators Typology: Suspension Materials: Aluminium Structure, Acoustic Absorbent Fabric Diffuser with Snowsound® Tech...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Aluminum

Compas Small Pendant in Perforated Satin Brass and Opal White Glass
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The COMPAS collection is shaped out of a single sheet of brass fastened to a simple spine. Nestled inside is a pearl of hand blown sandblasted glass. W 18 1/2in (47cm) x D 20 1/2in ...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Collection of Small Deco Milk Glass Flying Saucer Pendents
Located in Peekskill, NY
The look is both Art Deco and midcentury. What I like about these shades are the very useable size. The diameter is only 9.75 inches. It is white milk glass and the shade takes on th...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Glass

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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