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Material: Crystal
Murano Antique Crystal Chandelier Ceiling Lamp Amber Lustre Art Nouveau Castle
Located in Berlin, DE
Murano Chandeliers Where amber craftsmanship meets Art Nouveau splendor Immerse yourself in the magic of times gone by with these exquisite chandeliers. A blend of elegance and Art ...
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1920s Italian Art Nouveau Vintage Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal, Iron

Pair of '2211' Max Ingrand lamps for FontanaArte, 1950s-60s white glass
Located in Milano, IT
Two ceiling lamps model '2211' by Max Ingrand for FontanaArte. Gray crystal body, frosted white glass diffuser screen, frame made of nickel plated brass. 1950s 1960s lamps in excelle...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal, Brass

Mid-Century Crystal and Brass Chandelier
Located in Vilnius, LT
Mid-Century chandelier is made of brass ceiling base with handmade transparent crystal details fixed on chains. Bulb holders/sockets: E27 type, 5 pieces (bulbs are not included). Ver...
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Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal, Brass

Antique English All Cut Crystal 12 Light Chandelier, Circa 1890's.
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique English All Cut Crystal 12 Light Chandelier with Fine Cut Arms, Circa 1890's.
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Late 19th Century English Antique Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal

Bicolor chandeliers waterfall by zero quattro orange & transparent murano glass
Located in BARCELONA, ES
Superb and rare waterfall chandelier designed and produced by zero quattro in the 70s in murano, italy. Golden structure and orange curved crystals spread over 3 levels in perfect co...
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1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal

Pair of Silvered French Light Fixtures, Sold Individually
Located in New York, NY
A pair of 1960's French silver leaf light fixtures with crystal insets and 12 interior lights. Sold Individually Measurements: Current drop: 36...
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1960s French Vintage Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Bronze, Silver Leaf

Two-tone chandelier by Zero Quattro 3 levels orange and transparent murano glass
Located in BARCELONA, ES
Superb and rare zero quattro chandelier designated and produced in the 70s in murano, italy. Golden structure and orange curved crystals spread over 3 levels in perfect condition. Ra...
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1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal

Wonderful German Vintage Ceiling Light Chandelier, 1960s
Located in Berlin, DE
Wonderful crystal glass pendant chandelier. Germany, 1960s. Measures: Diameter 12.6 In Height (body) 12 In Height (total) 35 In Lamp sockets 6
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Mid-20th Century German Hollywood Regency Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Brass, Chrome

Midcentury Modern Style "Papageno" Crystal Chandelier - Bespoke
Located in Vienna, AT
Glamorous chandelier with shiny strass crystals USA and CAN: All electrical components according to the UL regulations. With an additional charge the fixture will be labeled "UL Ce...
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2010s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Brass

Antique Beaded Crystal Lantern
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1920's French beaded crystals lantern with 2 interior lights. Measurements: Present Drop: 20.5" Height of body: 17" Diameter: 7.75"
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1920s French Vintage Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal

1950s Maria Theresa 6-Light Chandelier
Located in San Francisco, CA
A Maria Theresa style chandelier from the 1950s. It has 5 arms with candle-style lights and a center light. With lovely French pendeloque cut crystals. 20" diameter x 17" height, 42...
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1950s Vintage Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Brass

Original Bakalowits Supernova Mid-Century Modern Chandelier, 1960 Gold-Plated
Located in Vienna, AT
A fireball like chandelier, made in the 1960s by Vienna based company Bakalowits. Eight-flames, the total drop is to be determined. Hundreds of handcut strass glass stones are thread...
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1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Gold, Brass

Bakalowits Vienna Gold-Plated Snowflake Crystal Glass Brass Chandelier, 1970s
Located in Vienna, AT
An extravagant Austrian brass chandelier, executed by Bakalowits Vienna in the 1970s. Handmade of gold-plated brass with sparkling snowflake crystals in several sizes. Excellent cond...
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Brass

Wreat Brass Basket Empire Sac a Pearl Chandelier Crystal and Antique Gold
Located in Berlin, DE
Introducing a stunning Brass Basket Empire Sac a Pearl Chandelier, an exquisite piece adorned with captivating crystals, reminiscent of the classical style of the Empire era. This is...
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2010s German French Provincial Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal, Brass

Bakalowits Chandelier, Chrome and Crystal Glass, Austria, 1960s
Located in Aachen, NRW
A stunning chandelier by Bakalowits & Sohne, Austria, manufactured in circa 1960-1969. A handmade and high-quality piece. The ceiling fixture and the frame are made of silver /Chrome...
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1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Brass

Pendant Light, Brass Cut-Glass, 1960s
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A polished brass dome hanging lamp with cut crystal glass very likely manufactured by Austrian light maker Rupert Nikoll, Vienna, in Mid-Century, circa ...
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1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Brass

Glass ceiling light kinkeldey Germany 1970
Located in BARCELONA, ES
Superb small ceiling lamp or chandelier in kinkeldey glass, designed and produced in Germany in the 1970s. Unique object that will illuminate marvelously and bring a real design touc...
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1970s German Hollywood Regency Vintage Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal

Swedish Six-Light Chandelier with Cut Crystal Leaf Shaped Prisms, circa 1870
Located in Miami, FL
Late 19th century interpretation of Swedish Rococo. Crystals prisms were designed to refract light. Originally it was candle light that was being refracted but it works just as well ...
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19th Century Swedish Rococo Revival Antique Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal

1970s Kinkeldey 6 Levels Chandelier, Germany
Located in BARCELONA, ES
Impressive Kinkeldey chandelier designed and produced in Germany circa 1970s. Metallic gold platted structure with 6 levels and 83 crystals. A unique piece of design that will be a g...
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1970s German Hollywood Regency Vintage Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Metal

Beautiful Cut Crystal Chandelier By J.L. Lobmeyr
Located in Vienna, AT
Brass construction with three rings with crystals and nine lights. Vienna form the 1950's, signatur on the frame. Dimention of the chandelier only is: diameter 44cm (17.32in) x 20c...
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1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Brass, Gold Plate

21st Century Tur Crystal and Satin Brass Chandelier by Patrizia Garganti
Located in Sesto Fiorentino, IT
The peculiarity of the collection lies in the high number of possible combinations and the ease in creating new forms and dimensions due to the repetitions of the crystal module: an ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Brass

Angel 22 Contemporary Lamp Crystal Bowl Craquele, colored Silvered Glass Ring
Located in Pietrasanta, IT
ANGEL Bright eyes from a distant planet For more than 22 years the art of “hand-made in Italy” has given life to the Maison Sabrina Landini, who’s brilliant spirit leads to the foundation of the Atelier. Here beats the heart of a living heritage, that of craftsman-ship. Such vibrant energy comes into life in Sabrina Landini’s DNA by revealing the unpublished silvering technique, thanks to a deep dive into glass life. Becoming the hallmark that leaves the signature on her work, preserved in our manufacture. Angel, inspired by the universal love, drawn as a planet, with its clean lines, Angel will offer a bright sheen, thanks to an amazing crystal craquele boule surrounded by a movable ring...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal, Brass

Antique Beaded Rock Crystal Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
Circa 1920's French beaded crystals twelve-arm chandelier with rock crystal pendants. Measurements: Drop: 33" Diameter: 31".
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1920s Italian Vintage Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Metal

Elegant Crystal Chandelier Minimal and Elegant Design
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Elegant crystal chandelier minimal and elegant design 1970s made in Italy.  
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Brass

Wonderful Transitional Gilt Rock Crystal 5-Arm Baguès Chandelier
Located in Roslyn, NY
This delicately decorated chandelier has rock crystal prisms and rock and crystal pendants throughout. Draping crystal beads accent the top crown and the lower arms. Beautiful gilt l...
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1940s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Rock Crystal, Metal

Swedish Grace Period Ceiling Fixture
Located in New York, NY
Dripping with crystals, this chandelier is iconic of the decadence of the roaring twenties. A golden blossom with stylized plants and grasses adorning the petals and a waterfall of c...
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1920s Swedish Art Deco Vintage Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal

21st Century Gisele Satin Brass and Crystal Chandelier by Roberto Lazzeroni
Located in Sesto Fiorentino, IT
Gisele dances. Gisele doesn't improvise her moves, she studies them, repeats them, perfects them. The main feature of the collection is, beside the preciousness of its components, the ease to create new shapes and dimensions. An innovative design...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Brass

Stunning Chandelier, Brass and Crystal Glass by Kinkeldey, Germany, 1970s
Located in Aachen, NRW
A stunning four-tier chandelier by Kinkeldey, Germany, manufactured in circa 1970-1979. A handmade and high quality piece. The ceiling fixture and the frame are made of brass and has...
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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal, Brass

French Floral Basket Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1940's French patinated bronze six-arm floral motif chandelier with molded glass and amber crystal body that has an interior light. ...
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1940s French Vintage Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

Italian Gilt Iron and Lead Crystal Chandelier by G.Banci, circa 1970s
Located in Wiesbaden, Hessen
A hollywood regency style chandelier by Giovani Banci, Italy, circa 1970s. This beautiful handcrafted chandelier is made of patinated and gilt iron, decorated with lead crystals tear...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Metal, Iron

Kalmar Pendant, 1960s
Located in Wien, AT
Steel construction with 40 x 40cm (15.74 x 15.74 in) art-glass plate and cut crystal elements.  
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1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Brass, Nickel

Beautiful Cut Crystal Chandelier by Bakalowits
Located in Vienna, AT
Three layers brass construction with cut crystal elements (octagons and pearls) fitted with eleven E14 sockets up to 60 watts each. Made in Vienna in the 1960s by Bakalowits & Sohne...
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1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal, Brass

J. T. Kalmar Mid-Century Frosted Glass Chandelier, Austria, 1960s
Located in Vienna, AT
A beautiful modernist chandelier, designed and executed by J.T. Kalmar Vienna. White painted metal frame with nickel-plated hardware and big textured glass panels...
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20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal, Brass

Poliarte Chandelier by Albano Poli, 1970, Italy
Located in BARCELONA, ES
Superb and rare two-tone poliarte pendant, designed and produced by albani poli in murano (italy) in the 70s. Composed of more than 60 two-tone, white and orange blown crystals and a...
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1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal

21st Century Chaos Gold-Plated and Clear Crystal Chandelier by Patrizia Garganti
Located in Sesto Fiorentino, IT
A calm chaos, elegant and composed. A stylistic system with structured tones where the real star is the hexagonal module. Its squared lines recount a functional, aesthetic and geomet...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal, Gold

Mid-Century Round Ice Glass Chandelier by Doria, ca. 1970s
Located in Barntrup, DE
Mid-Century Round Ice Glass Pendant Chandelier by Doria, ca. 1970s A beautiful, mid-century iced crystal glass and brass two-light chandelier by Doria Werkstätten, circa the 1970s, G...
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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal, Metal, Brass

Sputnik Ceiling Lamp Italian Design, 1960s
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Sputnik ceiling lamp Italian design 1960s, glass faceted crystals.
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal, Steel

Italian Carved Genovese Wood Tassels Crystal Chandelier, circa 1900
Located in Firenze, Toscana
Housing 6 lights sitting in original painted wooden posts. Hand carved gold and rust color wood with metal arms. Beaded top with florets and clear Murano drops. Crystal macaroni with wooden tassels...
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Early 1900s Italian Antique Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal

Bakalowits Vienna Midcentury Faceted Crystals Chandelier, Austria, 1960s
Located in Vienna, AT
A square Mid-Century pendant lamp from the 1960s, handcrafted by Bakalowits Vienna in Austria. A beautiful piece, white and nickel-plated metal hardware surrounded by two rows of squ...
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal, Brass, Chrome

"Il Pezzo 3 Round Chandelier" - diameter 85cm/33.4" - bronze - crystal - LEDs
Located in Firenze, IT
Inspired by Arabic calligraphic art and the icon of the classical candelabrum is Il Pezzo 3, a collection of lamps with a hand-forged brass structure and elegant “candles” crafted fr...
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2010s Italian Modern Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal, Gold Plate, Brass

21st Century Ophelia Gold plated and Crystal Chandelier by Patrizia Garganti
Located in Sesto Fiorentino, IT
Looking upwards it seems like there are strawberry fields on the ceiling! Ophelia, which has been the company’s symbol for years, has evolved into different models of itself. In the ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal, Gold Plate

Vintage Teardrop Chandelier Crystal Glass & Brass, 1960s
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Beautiful and elegant chandelier with teardrop crystals on a tiered brass base. Measures: diameter 13" in. (33 cm), body height 11.8" in. (30 cm), total height 21.65" in. (55 cm). ...
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1960s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal, Brass

Kinkeldey Chandelier 2 Crystal Levels, Germany, 1970
Located in BARCELONA, ES
Superb kinkeldey chandelier designated and produced in Germany in the 70s. Golden brass structure composed of cut crystals spread over 2 floors. Rare design object that will illumina...
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1970s German Hollywood Regency Vintage Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal

Drops Wall Lamp by Venini, Murano Glass, Italy, 1960
Located in BARCELONA, ES
Rare wall lamp "drop" of venini designated and produced in murano in italy in the 1970s. It is masterful in its design and its state of conservation. Its golden structure and its Mur...
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1960s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal

Antique Italian Gilt Crystals Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1920 Italian horizontal chandelier with 12 lights. Original patina. Measurements: Minimum drop: 42" Diameter: 36"
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1920s Italian Vintage Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal, Bronze

Art Nouveau Crystal Chandelier Lustre Ceiling Lamp Rarity
Located in Berlin, DE
Elegant Art Nouveau Crystal Chandelier - A Rare Ceiling Lamp of Exquisite Craftsmanship Introducing an exquisite Art Nouveau crystal ch...
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1930s European Art Nouveau Vintage Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal, Brass

Gold and Crystal 6-Light Chandelier with Organza Shades
Located in Milan, IT
This graceful chandelier evokes a romantic atmosphere with its six elegant arms extending from a magnificent body composed of a crystal bowl and a bottle-shaped top with scalloped rim. Entirely finished with luxurious pure gold, the exquisite bobeches, also of ridged crystal, embellish each arm, creating a stunning visual effect. Finished with refined organza shades in coordinating gold color, this sophisticated...
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2010s Italian Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal, Gold

Gilt Brass and Crystal Glass Encrusted Chandelier by Palwa, Germany, 1970s
Located in Aachen, NRW
A wonderful and high quality gilded chandelier / flushmount light fixture by Palwa (Palme & Walter), Germany, 1970s It is made of a 24-carat gold-plated brass frame decorated with...
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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal, Gold Plate, Brass

Unique Mid Century Modern Chandelier or Flush Mount by Palwa Germany 1960s
Located in Munich, DE
Gorgeous, exceptional Mid-Century Modern flower crystal chandelier or flush mount fixture by Palwa, Germany, 1960s. In Style of Oswald Haerdtl . A product of uncompromising craftsman...
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1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal, Brass

Josef Hoffmann Inspired Vienna Secession Jugenstil Pendant / Lantern, Re Edition
Located in Vienna, AT
A very elegant pendant with an aura of the cool early designs by Josef Hoffmann. The measures are just the body of the lamp, the drop is custom. Most components according to the UL ...
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2010s Austrian Jugendstil Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal, Brass

Czech 1960 Crystal Pendant Kamenicky Senov
Located in New York, NY
A wonderful chrome and thick geometric cut crystal by Czech maker, Kamenicky Senov. Newly rewired. 1 ea. medium base bulb. 100 watts max.
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1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal, Chrome

Kinkeldey Chandelier, 1970, Germany
Located in BARCELONA, ES
Rare and large kinkeldey chandelier designated and produced in Germany in the 1960s. Golden structure composed of 35 cut crystals in good co...
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1970s Vintage Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal

Cascading Ceiling Lamp by Venini, Murano Crystals, Two-Tone Italy, 1960
Located in BARCELONA, ES
Very beautiful and rare two-tone venini "drops" ceiling light designed and produced in murano, italy in the 1960s. Over 40 two-tone, purple and white drop shaped crystals cascade ove...
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1960s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal

Mid-Century Modern Style 60ies "Snowflake" Chandelier, Re Edition
Located in Vienna, AT
A beautiful modulated handmade fixtures passed on a design from the 1960 Brass varnished and lacquered, all other finishes on request, crystal-glass Most components according to t...
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2010s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal, Brass

Perle Ellipse Suspension Lamp
Located in Milan, IT
Showcasing a one-off design that will undoubtedly stand out in the most refined interiors, this elegant elliptical suspension lamp features a Cascade of acrylic beads and transparent...
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2010s Italian Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal, Metal

Luxury French Empire Regency Louis XV Amber Crystal Chandelier w Crystal Garland
Located in Coimbra, PT
Fabulous French Empire pure crystal chandelier. Dimensions Height: 43.31 in. (110 cm) Diameter: 19.69 in. (50 cm) Weight: 44 lb/ 20 Kg 5-light ...
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal, Chrome

Fagerlund for Orrefors 1950s Crystal Brass Three-Arm Chandelier
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Classic Swedish Mid Century Modern chandelier with three tubular textured glass on brass mount. By acclaimed art glass designer C...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal, Brass

Mid-Century Modern Round Ice Glass Tubes Chandelier by Doria, ca. 1960s
Located in Barntrup, DE
Mid-Century Modern round ice glass tubes pendant chandelier by Doria, ca. 1960s A beautiful, mid-century iced crystal glass and metal two-light chandelier by Doria Werkstätten, circa...
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal, Metal

One of Two Bakalowits Chandeliers 'Supernova', Nickel Crystal Glass, 1960s
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
One of two ultra rare and fantastic Supernova Sputnik chandeliers or pendant lights by Bakalowits & Soehne, Austria, Vienna, manufactured in midcentury, circa 1960. The price is per ...
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1960s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal, Rock Crystal, Brass, Nickel

Rare Aged Brass Four Arm Arts & Crafts Chandelier with Crystal Shades by Osler
Located in Nottingham, GB
Large High Quality British Arts & Crafts Four Arm Pendant Light This rare and beautiful large four-arm ceiling light, crafted by British luxury lighting manufacturer Osler circa 192...
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1920s British Arts and Crafts Vintage Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal, Brass

Antique Crystal Chandeliers for Sale: Shop Baccarat Chandeliers, Waterford Chandeliers and Other Lighting on 1stDibs

Antique crystal chandeliers and pendant lights are popular in many homes today, but they've come a very long way.

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. 

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

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

Chandeliers have evolved over time, but their classic elegance has remained unchanged.

Not only will the right crystal chandelier prove impressive in a given room, but it can also offer a certain sense of practicality. Whether they're Waterford crystal chandeliers, Baccarat chandeliers or another iteration, 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 the Beehive pendant light — a fixture created by celebrated Finnish architect and designer Alvar Aalto — but if you’re looking to brighten a more modest room, perhaps a minimalist solution is what you’re after. The mid-century modern furniture designer Charlotte Perriand devised her CP-1 wall lamps in the 1960s, in which a repositioning of sheet-metal plates can redirect light as needed.

The versatility and variability of these lighting staples mean that, when it comes to finding something like the perfect chandelier, you’ll never be left hanging. From the natural world-inspired designs of the Art Nouveau era to the classic beauty of Paul Ferrante's fixtures, there is a style for every room.

With designs for crystal pendant lights and chandeliers across eras, colors and materials, you’ll never run out of options to explore on 1stDibs — shop a collection today that includes antique J. & L. Lobmeyr chandeliers, Stilnovo chandeliers, Swarovski chandeliers and more.

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