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Chandeliers and Pendants For Sale
Color:  White
Konekt Large Teardrop Pendant in Satin Brass
Located in New York, NY
A carefully crafted, hand blown glass pendant hangs from spun brass for an elongated and elegant tear-drop shape. Also available as a cluster of three or five. Metal finish: Satin b...
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2010s American Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Nuvola Bold, Set of Three Pendants, 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

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Brass

20th Century Czech Brass Chandelier
Located in High Point, NC
Bright and elegant, this vintage chandelier combines a baroque silhouette with the simplicity of Czech Mid Century design. Made in Czechia in ...
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20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Lattimo Large Droplet Pendant Light, Hand Blown Glass - Made to Order
Located in Aliso Viejo, CA
A variation on the banded line, these pieces focus on their forms rather than the juxtaposition of colors. The name refers to the Italian technique of lattimo or milk glass...
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass, Nickel

Contemporary Rail Glass 'Probe' by AGO, Black Pendant Lamp
Located in Paris, FR
Probe Rail Glass by AGO Lighting x BIg-Game Aluminum, Opal Matt Glass Dimensions H. 16 cm x W. 62 cm UL Listed LED G9 (not included) Wattage : Max. 20 W Voltage : 220-240 V AGO is a Korean design studio specialized in lighting. AGO is based in the area of central Seoul named Euljiro which has been at the heart of Korean industry. Many small factories and workshops remain and it is where AGO started, collaborating with the skilled craftsmen and makers of the area. AGO develops lightings collections in collaboration with contemporary design studio like Bymars, Word or Big-Game for example. Each project is a constant search of the perfect balance between beauty and function with light. PROBE is a contemporary lighting that serves an honest and essential function with an instinctive and refined geometric shape. PROBE comes with various types of lamp; A spot lamp, ambient lamp...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Organic Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Aluminum

Zero LED Silo Trio Pendant by Note Design Studio
Located in Yonkers, NY
Who knew a grain silo could inspire such a kicky light fixture? That’s exactly what Note Design Studio used for inspiration for Silo Trio pendant, a Minimalist fixture that can only ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Aluminum

Zero LED Small Fisherman Pendant by Mattias Ståhlbom
By Mattias Ståhlbom, ZERO Lighting
Located in Yonkers, NY
The handmade fisherman-cord nets that hold the round UV-stable polythene globes bring with the Fisherman pendant, designed by Mattias Ståhlbom, the fe...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Glass

21st Century, Lanter in green porcelain and golden Bronze
Located in Calenzano, FI
Lantern in green porcelain with pure gold decorations and gold patinated bronze. The pendants are in clear crystal and amber crystal. Each object is handcrafted and the care for eve...
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2010s Italian Louis XVI Chandeliers and Pendants

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Bronze

1482 8 Lights White Suspension Lamp
Located in Milan, IT
A delicate and classy suspension lamp in white painted metal and inserts in gold leaf. The frame is further enhanced with precious as four crystal spheres, two-tone flowers, and crys...
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2010s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal, Metal, Gold Leaf

Louis Poulsen PH 3/2 Pendant Light in Brass by Poul Henningsen
Located in Weston, FL
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

Glass

Vintage Forget and Opaline Glass Pendant Lobby Lamp, 1960s
Located in Verviers, BE
Forget and ribbed glass pendant lamp. Materials:  Ribbed glass globe lampshade. Black painted curved iron slats pleated as a cage. Brass ornamental...
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1960s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass, Sheet Metal

Porcelain Cassiopeia 7 V1: Mobile Chandelier, handmade by Andrea Claire Studio
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Cassiopeia 7 V1: Porcelain is a horizontal mobile chandelier with 7 glowing hand-cast porcelain polyhedrons. The Cassiopeia Series was specifically designed for spaces with lower ceiling heights where a horizontal chandelier is needed.   Our unique mobile chandelier system can be configured into many variations and extended both vertically and horizontally. We work closely with our designers to explore what will work perfectly for your project. Utilizing 3D models...
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2010s American Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Artemide Gople Mini Suspension Lamp by Bjarke Ingels Group
Located in Hicksville, NY
The basic form of the Gople lamp enhances the beauty of glass, hand-processed according to an ancient Venetian technique that gradually turns white glass into crystal glass by combin...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Glass

Koch #1 Pendant Light Black, Limited Edition 1/330 Swiss Design
Located in HAELEN, LI
This object is a limited edition (1/330) Swiss Design Pendant lamp from the first Koch series - inspired by ice crystal geometry - with certificate and International Lifetime Warranty. This high-quality lighting object is a real eye-catcher, even when switched off. The particularly elegant design is a wonderful addition to any interior and creates a stunning effect. The design of this lamp creates a beautiful effect that brings the atmosphere of any space to life. The interplay between light and shadow transforms the object when switched on. The solid lighting object is made of an environmentally friendly and ecologically harmless biopolymer. A strong but durable and responsible material with a superior finish. The material is medium-hard and at the same time slightly flexible. This lamp has a very high optical quality and will never go out of fashion. A responsible addition to any interior, designed for any space. The brand new object comes with a black ceiling fixture...
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21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Chandeliers and Pendants

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Organic Material

Customizable STACKED 7-Bulb Wooden Chandelier, example shown in Bone White Maple
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Custom Design a one-of-a-kind STACKED Multi-Bulb Chandelier. While this example boasts 7 led light bulbs and is made of salvaged Maple with a BoneWhite finish, we can tailor our STA...
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2010s American Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Wood, Hardwood, Cherry, Mahogany, Maple, Oak, Walnut, Softwood, Reclaime...

Large Murano Glass White Petals Chandelier
Located in Rome, IT
Amazing chandelier with 53 petals white hand blown glass by Murano. Available also a pair. Measures: height with chain cm 80, (31.5 in) without chain cm 54 (21 in) diameter cm 65 (...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Pair of White Carved Alabaster Light Fixtures, Sold Individually
Located in New York, NY
Pair of circa 1940's Italian carved alabaster light fixtures with interior lights. Sold individually. Measurements: Diameter...
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1940s Italian Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Alabaster

'Repose 400' Pendant Lamp by GamFratesi for Lyfa, Black Finish
Located in Paris, FR
Pendant lamp repose / 400 BY LYFA Pendant lamp signed by GamFratesi for LYFA Measures: D.260 mm H.252 mm Opal glass / black steel or brass Textile wire (black or white) 300...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Glass, Opaline Glass

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 innovati...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Organic Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

French Antique Art Deco Pendant Light Chandelier by Mouynet Design 1920 White
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
Amazing French Art Deco pendant chandelier by Mouynet (Paris), France, late 1920s. White frosted glass shade with a stunning Geometric Art Deco pattern. The frosted shade has be...
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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Nickel

Modern Italian Round 12 Opaline Glass Stilnovo Style
Located in Lyon, FR
Amazing design chandelier in the style of Stilnovo. Composed of brass structure with 12 opaline glass. Customizable on request. We also have the same one with 20 opaline glass) Custo...
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2010s European Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Glass Pendant Attributed to Azucena
Located in Piacenza, Italy
Glass and brass mid-century pendant. Very elegant elliptical hand blown glass with brass details.
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Set of 3 Opaline Pendant Lamps by Aloys Gangkofner for Peill and Putzler
Located in München, DE
Wonderful pendant lamps from the 1950s. Beautiful contemporary design. Extremely beautiful lighting atmosphere with both direct and indirect light. Manufacturer: Peill and Putzl...
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1950s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Opaline Glass

Konsthantverk Ögla D45 Gray Ceiling Lamp
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Ceiling lamp model Ögla designed by Konsthantverk and manufactured by themselves. The production of lamps, wall lights and floor lamps are manufactured using craftsman’s techniques...
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2010s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Modern Chandelier 12 Lights Crystal Murano Glass, White Lampshades by Multiforme
Located in Trebaseleghe, IT
Modern Elegant chandelier 12 lights crystal murano Glass, white lampshades by Multiforme A collection of chandeliers and wall lights made of Murano gl...
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2010s Italian Other Chandeliers and Pendants

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Blown Glass

Exquisite White Geometric French Antique Art Deco Chandelier 1930 Henry Mouynet
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
Exquisite & Timeless! This stunning Geometric Art Deco light attributed to Henry Mouynet from France 1930. The quality of the glass & design are of amazing quality , when lit this ...
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Glass

Wiener Werkstätte Brass and Opaline Glass Pendant, Re Edition, Custom Made
Located in Vienna, AT
Very elegant pendant-lamp - total drop custom - a smaller Version is available- see "related Products" All components according to the UL regulations, with an additional charge we...
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2010s Austrian Jugendstil Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Leucos Spring S Pendant Light in Glossy Honey and Chrome by Eva Zeisel
Located in Edison, NJ
Celebrated ceramic artist Eva Zeisel designed the Spring and Summer Collections in 2012 for Leucos. Zeisel took the soft sculptural lines that she developed over her life’s work in c...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Vilhelm Lauritzen 'VL Ring Crown 7' for Louis Poulsen
Located in Tilburg, NL
Vilhelm Lauritzen 'VL Ring Crown 7' for Louis Poulsen. Designed in the 1940s. New, current production. The VL Ring Crown family derives from a lamp de...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Rodolfo Dordoni ‘Buds 2’ Handblown Glass Led Pendant Lamp in White for Foscarini
Located in Glendale, CA
Rodolfo Dordoni ‘Buds 2’ hand blown glass LED pendant lamp in white for Foscarini Designed by Rodolfo Dordoni and produced by Foscarini, the Italian lighting...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Stainless Steel

Industrial White Porcelain Pendant Light with Milk Glass, 1970s
Located in Kojetice, CZ
Vintage industrial light made in former Soviet Union during the 1970s.It features a white porcelain top and a milk glass cover. The socket requires E27 light bulbs. New wire. The wei...
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1970s Russian Industrial Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Porcelain, Milk Glass

Libra Pendant Constellation
Located in Porirua, WGN
An ambient light fixture available in each of the twelve Zodiac configurations. An embodiment of the wonders and magic of the night sky. Aries, (Latin: “Ram”) in astronomy, zodiacal constellation in the northern sky lying between Pisces and Taurus, at about 3 hours right ascension and 20° north declination. Aries 60" x 14" $2,610 Taurus 60" x 29" $5,040 Gemini 60" x 44" $4,740 Cancer 60" x 48" $4,490 Leo 60" x 27" $4,420 Virgo 60" x 30" $4,880 Libra 60" x 38" $3,020 Scorpius 60" x 19" $6,880 Sagittarius 60" x 54" $7,580 Capricornus 60" x 42" $5,560 Aquarius 60" x 31" $6,870 Pisces 60" x 38" $7,160 "The Constellation Light System brings together each of the 12 zodiac constellations. Arranged in a finished brass that connects points of ambient light, this system recaptures what I felt looking up at the sky in Waimarama Beach. The end result is an alluring, elegant fixture, in a class of its own." Is the Constellation Pendant...
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2010s New Zealand Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Bloom 3
Located in Glen Cove, NY
Pendant fixture with three 5" globes.
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2010s American Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Bespoke Italian Crystal Frosted White Murano Glass Brass Chandelier / Flushmount
Located in New York, NY
A contemporary custom organic modern flushmount, entirely handcrafted in Italy, with a handmade brass double frame with Art Deco flair and Ho...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Vistosi LED Medea SP1 Suspension Light by Oriano Favaretto
Located in Mogliano Veneto, Treviso
The search for primordial forms and their combination leave ample scope for interpretation. The glass and the light range of colors create transitional half-tones suggesting their sh...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Glass

Artemide Gople Suspension Lamp by Bjarke Ingels Group
Located in Hicksville, NY
The basic form of the Gople Lamp enhances the beauty of glass, which is hand-processed according to an ancient Venetian technique that gradually turns white glass into crystal glass ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Glass

Cintola Maxi Pendant in Satin Gold with 18 Handblown Frosted Glass Globes
Located in London, GB
Deco inspired and hand-finished, the Cintola Maxi is a stand-out feature luminaire. Just like the Cintola Pendant, the Maxi Pendant comes in three differe...
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21st Century and Contemporary British Chandeliers and Pendants

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Aluminum

Concert Hall Chandelier Pendant, Jugendstil Secession Style, Wiener Werkstätte
Located in Vienna, AT
Chandelier in the lobby of the Vienna Concert hall, build by the famous theater-architects Fellner & Helmer. Also available with clear-cut crystal-glas...
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2010s Austrian Vienna Secession Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Louis Poulsen PH Artichoke 720 Pendant Light by Poul Henningsen
Located in Weston, FL
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, Denmark from 1911-1914, and then at Technical College in Copenhagen from 1914-1917. He started practicing traditional functionalistic architecture, but over the years his professional interests changed to focus mainly on lighting which is what he is most famous for. The fixture provides 100% glare-free light. The 72 precisely positioned leaves form 12 unique rows of six leaves each. They illuminate the fixture as well as emitting diffused light with a unique pattern. The fixture provides decorative and comfortable lighting. For the energy saving LED variant the quality of light and atmosphere surrounding the product is kept at the highest level. Materials: Punched brass, punched copper, laser cut stainless steel or punched steel. White, spun steel. High luster chrome-plated, laser cut steel. High lustre chrome-plated, spun aluminum...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Mid Century Modern Frosted White Glass Hanging Pendant Light by Lightolier
Located in San Jose, CA
Mid-Century Modern ceiling pendant lamp manufactured by Lightolier circa 1960s. This unique shade is made of frosted glass that emits a glo...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Vistosi Lacrima Pendant Light P in White Glossy and Satin Nickel by Paolo Crepax
Located in Mogliano Veneto, Treviso
Available in two sizes, thanks to its long teardrop shape, Lacrima is the ideal solution for staircases or high ceilings. Specifications: Material: Glass Light source: E26 UL N...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Glass

Martinelli Luce Bubbles 2033 Large Pendant Light by Emiliana Martinelli
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Hanging lamp diffused light. Transparent methacrylate diffuser in yellow or orange color and white opal. Chromed metal support. For Led bulb. Available i...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Striking Example Art Deco Alabaster Pendant Light with a Lot of Black Veins 1920
Located in Lisse, NL
Great shape, wonderful color and mint condition alabaster pendant. If you are looking for a good quality and great condition pendant then this striking example could be the one or...
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

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Alabaster, Brass, Bronze

Fontana Arte "Pinecone" Blown Glass Small Pendant Lamp Designed by Paola Navone
Located in Brooklyn, NY
"Pinecone" is a small pendant lamp, designed by Paola Navone and manufactured by FontanaArte, featuring a lampshade in transparent or frosted white blown glass and a metal cage with nickel or gold finish. It can be provided with a dimmer and lighting source is 1 x max 116W 230V E27 (HA, FL, LED). Dimensions: Ø 11.8", H. 14.2" (lampshade) plus 98.4" "Pinecone" is a collection of lighting elements characterized by a blown glass diffuser, available in transparent glossy or frosted white colors. The diffuser is manufactured using the ancient technique of caged blown...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Paavo Tynell “K1-9/5” Ceiling Lamp for Idman Oy, Finland, 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
This beautiful brass and glass chandelier belongs to the legendary Finnish lighting designer, Paavo Tynell’s more decorated models of the 1950s. This model is quite rare in Tynell’s ...
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1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

White Danish Minimalist Ceiling Lamp by Lyskær, 1970s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Large tiered pendant/hanging light in white powder-coated steel. Interior shading with red reflector that creates cosy and warm light. Designed and manufactured by Lyskær in Denmark during the late 1970s in a style reminiscent of Louis Poulsen's PH4 and PH5 line. The pendant comes with a white acrylic...
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1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Steel

Rare Antique Sylish Model Beige Color Alabaster and Brass Pendant / Chandelier
Located in Lisse, NL
Stunning design and warm color alabaster and brass light fixture. This timeless and ideal size antique pendant from the early 1900s is an ...
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Early 20th Century Austrian Arts and Crafts Chandeliers and Pendants

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Alabaster, Brass, Bronze

Shiva Chandelier in Brushed Brass and Fabric by Morghen Studio
Located in Milan, IT
Brass brushed chandelier in organza fabric and led light. External driver and dimmable. Shiva dances, twists with a scenographic and unexpected flow. The horizontal element is at the...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

PH 3/2 Academy crown designed by Poul Henningsen and manufactured by Louis Pouls
Located in Lejre, DK
PH 3/2 Academy crown designed by Poul Henningsen in 1925-1926, launched in 2000 and manufactured by Louis Poulsen. The crown is made of hand-blown white opal glass and high-gloss chr...
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Early 2000s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Glass

Vistosi Withwhite Pendant Light in White Satin Glass And Glossy White Frame
Located in Mogliano Veneto, Treviso
A collection of five single elements in satin-finish blown glass that can be installed as pendants or ceiling fixtures and are ideal for energy saving bulbs. The double glass version...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Glass

Leucos Summer S Pendant Light in Glossy Honey and Chrome by Eva Zeisel
Located in Edison, NJ
Celebrated ceramic artist Eva Zeisel designed the spring and summer collections in 2012 for Leucos. Zeisel took the soft sculptural lines that she developed over her life’s work in c...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

ARC 7 Modern Pendant Light in White and Brushed Brass Made in Britain
Located in London, GB
Introducing our brushed brass & matte white pendant light from our debut ‘ARC’ collection. With a white external surface in contrast to its beautiful brass interior, this Pendant Light can be used in many different environments to stunning effect. Hang clusters in the corners of rooms to create individual pools of light or as statement pieces in stairwells or over tables, or in bedrooms as a real talking point in your home. Hand wrapped from a single metal strip using our trademark process. Our contemporary pendant lights...
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2010s European Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Gem 2 Pendant with Hand-Blown Glass, Vertical
Located in Toronto, CA
The GEM 2 Vertical Pendant is built of brass with an LED light source that is diffused by a hand-blown opal white glass diffuser. This pendant works as an individual fixture or can b...
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2010s Canadian Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Zero LED Silo Pendant by Note Design Studio
Located in Yonkers, NY
Who knew a grain silo could inspire such a kicky light fixture? That’s exactly what Note Design Studio used for inspiration for Silo pendant, a Minimalist fixture that can only be de...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Aluminum

Zero LED Small Poker Pendant by Thomas Bernstrand
Located in Yonkers, NY
If having a classically fashionable fixture in one or more spots in a boutique, a retail space or an office is a given, the Poker pendant small will definitely be in the cards. In wh...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Aluminum

Jacco Maris LED Benben Pendant Type 4 in Yellow Copper Metal
Located in Yonkers, NY
When French interior designer Florence Deau featured Jacco Maris’ new Benben pendant on her blog Flodeau, she copped to having an “absolute crush on the finishes, the graceful forms ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Aluminum

Vistosi Mirage Pendant Light in White Amber Glass And Glossy White Frame
Located in Mogliano Veneto, Treviso
The blown glass gives light its central role, directing and spreading it in the environment and emphasizing its brightness. LED lighting source. Specifications: Material: Glass ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Glass

Trio Disc White Murano Glass Chandeliers by Vistosi
Located in Budapest, HU
Vintage Italian Murano chandelier in Vistosi style. The chandelier has 23 fantastic iridescent alabaster white discs in a nickel metal frame. Period: late XX century Dimensions: 44,5...
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1970s European Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Art 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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