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Material: Crystal
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

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

Stunning Chandelier Made of Chrome and Crystal Glass by Kinkeldey, 1970s Germany
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
The chandelier needs 3 x E14 standard bulb. Light bulbs are not included. It is possible to install this fixture in all countries (US, Australia, Asia, UK, Europe,..)
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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal, Metal, Chrome

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

Italian Stilkronen Cahndelier Brass Gold and Crystal Leaf 1970
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Italian Stilkronen Cahndelier brass gold and crystal leaf 1970.
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal, Gold Plate, Brass

"Leaves" Pendant Lamp by Mazzega in Murano Glass, Italy, 1970
Located in BARCELONA, ES
Superb and rare Mazzega pendant lamp designed and produced in murano, italy in the 70s. This magnificent chandelier is composed of long sheets of white frosted murano glass, suspende...
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1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal

Kinkeldey Chandelier 3 Levels 1970 Germany
Located in BARCELONA, ES
Superb and rare kinkeldey chandelier designated and produced in Germany in the 1970s. Golden structure made up of more than 30 crystals cut in perfect conservation order spread over ...
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1970s German Hollywood Regency Vintage Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal

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

Diadema Chandelier C-2 in Crystal by Vistosi
Located in Mogliano Veneto, Treviso
Diadema is a lighting system based on a single element, the rod of pure glass. It takes advantage of the way it reflects and transmits the light, while offering a sense of movement b...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal

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

Very Huge Jewel Chandelier Designed by Palwa
Located in Antwerp, BE
Exclusive pendant chandelier by Palwa, Germany. Made of a gilded 24-karat plated brass frame and faceted crystals.
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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal, Brass

Antique French Baccarat Crystal and Original Bronze Chandelier
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique French baccarat crystal and original bronze chandelier, circa 1880s.    
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Late 19th Century French Antique Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal, Bronze

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

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

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

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Crystal, Gold Plate, Brass

Pair of Midcentury French Chandeliers in Crystal Maison Jansen 24kt Gold
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Pair of extraordinary and unique French chandeliers from the mid-1900s, made of 24KT gold plated brass, satin parts, crystals of exceptional quality, attributed to the manufacture of...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal, Gold Plate

Large 1970s Italian Sciolari Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
Wonderful 1970s Italian chandelier by Gaetano Sciolari. The chrome frame supports 32 chains with chrome tubing and crystal balls to create a minimalist chandelier. The fixture has be...
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1970s Italian Vintage Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal, Chrome

1 of 3 Petite Gilded Brass Pendants, Sciolari style, Palwa, Germany, 1970s
Located in Aachen, NRW
1 of 3 Palwa pendant lights in very good condition- made by Palwa (Palme and Walter), Germany, manufactured in the 1970s. It’s composed of oval glass "lens" elements. One standard bu...
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal, Brass

Gilt and Beaded Regency Style Chandelier by Palwa, Germany, circa 1960s
Located in Wiesbaden, Hessen
A large Regency style six-light gilt brass and crystal pearls chandelier by Palwa, Germany, circa 1960s. Socket: 6 x E14 for standard screw b...
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal, Brass

Genoese Chandelier In Gilded Wood And Crystal, Late 18th Early 19th Century
Located in MARSEILLE, FR
Large Genoese chandelier, in gilded wood and crystal pendants, in elegantly intertwined garlands, shaded with colors (blue and orange) late 18th and early 19th century. The central ...
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Late 18th Century Italian Louis XVI Antique Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal

19thc French NapoleonIII Purple/ Clear Crystal Floral Form Chandelier style Bacc
Located in Opa Locka, FL
c1850's French Antique Napoleon III Purple and Clear Rop Twist / Floral Decor Chandelier. This piece has been restored and the enamel flower work is hand painted. There are 3 purple ...
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1850s French Napoleon III Antique Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal

French Maison Bagues Style Pink Drops Beaded Porcelain Roses Tole Chandelier
Located in Firenze, Toscana
Gold gilded tole leaves helix shape. All leaves and bottom are beaded with small rock beads. All intact. Housing 3 lights. Loaded with 3 sizes of pink Murano drops with matching bead...
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1920s French Vintage Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal

Green Painted and Gilt Wrought Iron Amethyst Chandelier with Fruits, 1900s
Located in Wiesbaden, Hessen
A wonderful, green patinated and gilt wrought iron six-light chandelier decorated with glass pears, leaves greaps and crystal pendants, France, circa 1900-1920s. Socket: 6 x e14 sta...
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Early 1900s French Belle Époque Antique Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal, Wrought Iron

French Late 19th Century Crystal 12-Light Chandelier with Brass Armature
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French 12-light crystal chandelier from the late 19th century, with brass armature and pendeloques. Born in France during the last quarter of the 19th century, this exquisite 12-li...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal, Brass

Round Lantern Chandeliers French 1950s Mid-Century Crystal Maison Jansen Style
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Round Lantern Chandeliers French 1950s mid-century crystal Maison Jansen style Forged metal frame with flowers-shaped crystals, details of its kind.
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1950s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal, Metal

Hollywood Regency Beaded Crystal Flush Mount Chandelier With Silvered Fittings
Located in New York, NY
This stunning Art Deco Hollywood Regency flush mount was realized in the United States circa 1945. It features a circular silvered banded base with an abundance of etched stylized ne...
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1940s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal

Timeless Ceiling Chandelier With Prisms Crystal Chandelier Cone Shape New Modern
Located in Berlin, DE
Introducing a brand new modern ceiling chandelier that captures new age elegance and fits perfectly in smaller and larger spaces. This exquisite piece has been crafted with precision...
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2010s German Aesthetic Movement Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal

1 of 2 Stunning Chandelier, Brass and Crystal Glass by Kinkeldey, Germany, 1970s
Located in Aachen, NRW
A stunning chandelier by Kinkeldey, Germany, manufactured in circa 1970-1979. A handmade and high-quality piece. The fixture is made of brass with lots of facetted crystal glass elem...
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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal, Brass

Rare French Maison 1940s Baguès Silver Crystal Chains Drops Signed Chandelier
Located in Firenze, Toscana
Housing 6 lights, will be newly rewired with certified US UL sockets for the USA and appropriate socket for all other countries. A rare example of Maison Baguès. Tiers of hand tied c...
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1940s French Vintage Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal

1920's Large Bronze and Crystal Hangings Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1920’s large bronze chandelier with different color crystal pendants, with 8 lights and 8 interior lights
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1910s French Provincial Vintage Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal, Bronze

French Twelve Light Candelabrum 19th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Twelve light candelabrum 19th century French, Bronze structure with glass pendants and cut crystal. Dimensions: Height: 80 cm Very good condition.
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19th Century French Baroque Antique Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal, Bronze

Large Iron and Crystal Hanging Chandelier
Located in WEST PALM BEACH, FL
This is a large scale 30 light iron birdcage style chandelier with overall cut crystals and prisms.
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Early 20th Century French Other Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal, Iron

Mid-Century Modern Style Crystal Chandelier, Re Edition
Located in Vienna, AT
Very solid and heavy crystal chandelier from the 1960s. In three rows each with 26 very large, handcut glass prisms are arranged. 4 x E14/12 60 W Most components according to the UL ...
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2010s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal, Brass

Esmeralda Black Pendant Lamp
Located in Milan, IT
Satin-finished brass disks enclosing a royal-cut crystal and brass rings dangle from the center of this stylish pendant lamp, creating a pyramid that catches the light and creates a ...
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2010s Italian Modern Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal, Metal, Brass

Mid-century Italian Sculptural Chandelir Gallott&Radice 1960s Crystl And Brass
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Mid-century Italian Sculptural Chandelir Gallott&Radice 1960s Crystl and brass.
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1960s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal, Brass, Chrome

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

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Crystal

Germany Chandelier, Brass and Faceted Crystals by Palwa, 1970s
Located in Delft, NL
Germany Chandelier, Brass and Faceted Crystals by Palwa, 1970s A beautiful brass gold plated with colored faceted crystals chandelier, Manufactured in the 1970s by Palwa Germany. Th...
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20th Century German Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal, Gold Plate, Brass

Lampadario Reggia 6 luci con struttura in cristallo
Located in Firenze, FI
Porta l'eleganza classica nella tua casa con questo lampadario a 6 luci. La sua struttura in bronzo e cristallo aggiunge un tocco di lusso e raffinatezza a qualsiasi ambiente. Illumi...
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2010s Italian Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal, Bronze

Stunning Gilt Brass and Crystal Glass Rods Chandelier by C.Palme, Germany, 1970s
Located in Aachen, NRW
A stunning chandelier by Christoph Palme Germany, manufactured in 1970s. It’s composed of crystal glass rods on a brass frame. Sockets: It needs 6 x E27 standard bulbs ( max. 80 W...
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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal, Brass

Mid-Century Polished Brass and Green Felt Pendant Light, circa 1950s
Located in Wiesbaden, Hessen
A mid-century, two-light brass chandelier with dark green felt shade, circa 1950s. Measurements: Height 43.46, width 20.07, depth 10.62. Socket: 2 x E27 Edison for standard screw b...
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1950s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal, Brass

Italian Modern Pendant Lamp by Pia Giudetti Crippa for Lumi, Italy 60s
Located in Lucija, SI
Rare ceiling lamp designed by Pia Giudetti Crippa for Lumi Milano In perfect working conditions. This suspension lamp in brushed gold aluminum, upper diffuser in satin glass and lowe...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal, Brass, Chrome

1480 6-Lights Metal Suspension Lamp
Located in Milan, IT
This is a metal suspension lamp characterized by a multitude of deluxe decorations. The structure is embellished with antiqued-silver coating and row...
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2010s Italian Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal, Metal, Silver Leaf

1 of 3 Gilt Brass and Crystal Glass Chandelier by Kinkeldey, Germany, 1970s
Located in Aachen, NRW
A stunning five-tier chandelier by Kinkeldey, Germany, manufactured in circa 1970-1979. A handmade and high quality piece. The chandelier features a 24-karat gold-plated four-tier st...
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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal, Brass

Lobmeyr Bubbles Chandelier Crystal Glass & Gilt Brass, Austria, 1960s
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Elegant chandelier with a gold-plated brass frame and Swarovski crystals. These lamps have an incomparable unique character. A touch of luxury fills the room. Manufactured by Lobmeyr...
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1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal, Gold Plate, Brass

Perle Cascata Transparent Suspension Lamp
Located in Milan, IT
Densely embellished with precious crystal elements, this suspension lamp boasts a remarkable tiered silhouette evoking a cascade. Entirely handcrafted, it is mainly composed of clear...
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2010s Italian Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal, Metal

Eight-Armed Sputnik Chandelier or Pendant Lamp Bud by J. &L. Lobmeyr, Vienna
Located in Munich, DE
Extremely rare and artful Mid-Century Modern eight-armed chandelier or pendant lamp. Bulb holders shaped like buds. Designed and manufactured by J. & L. Lobmeyr, Vienna, Austria in 1...
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1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal, Brass

French Empire Crystal Stars Basket with Spear Chandelier
Located in Firenze, Toscana
Housing six lights, sitting in crystal bobeches dripping with rare crystals. This will be rewired with certified US UL sockets for the United States and appropriate sockets for all o...
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1920s French Vintage Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal

18th Century Crystal Chandelier from the Royal Crystal Manufacturer La Granja
By Real Fábrica de Cristales de La Granja
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
A palatial scale multi-tiered 18th century neoclassical crystal chandelier sourced from the renowned Royal Crystal Manufacturer of La Granja in Spain. This chandelier comes with an incredible story and provenance and was one of about twelve identical chandeliers that originally hung in an early baroque church called the Basilica of Our Lady of Mount Carmel...
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Mid-18th Century Spanish Neoclassical Antique Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal

Petite French Iron and Crystal Chandelier with Pink Flowers
Located in Dallas, TX
This petite French iron and crystal chandelier adorned with pink flowers exudes elegance and charm. The intricate design combines vintage flair with a touch of feminine whimsy, makin...
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Early 20th Century French Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal, Iron

Lovely Gold and Crystal Chandelier Attributed to Lobmeyr, Vienna, circa 1960s
Located in Wiesbaden, Hessen
A lovely 24-karat gold plated brass and cut-crystal chandelier attributed to Lobmeyr, Austria, circa 1960s. The chandelier needs eight x e14 standard screw bulbs for illuminate. ...
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1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal, Brass

Art Deco Style Crystal Chandelier Empire Sac a Pearl Palace Lamp Chrome
Located in Berlin, DE
Art Deco Crystal Chandelier - Empire Elegance in Customizable Sizes Introducing a new Art Deco crystal style chandelier that captures the grandeur of the Empire era while offering m...
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2010s German Empire Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal

Antique Golden CEILING LAMP, Pendant Light Long Art Deco Chandelier 50's
Located in Wembley, GB
There is space for four bulbs in yellow metal with small and large prisms. Length: 54cm Width: 26cm Height (luminaire): 140cm. Condition Excellent Condition. Worked at the time of ...
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1950s Swedish Art Deco Vintage Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal, Metal, Gold, Brass, Bronze, Sheet Metal

1940's Hollywood Regency Crystal Floral Bouquet Chandelier
Located in Opa Locka, FL
1940's Hollywood Regency Crystal Floral Bouquet chandelier. Bright shiny crystal on this stunning chandelier.
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1940s American Vintage Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal

Italian Rococo Crystal Chandelier
Located in Albano Laziale, Rome/Lazio
This is a classic Rococo style chandelier hand made in Italy circa 1940 with an array of crystals on a brass frame. The chandelier has six candle shaped E14 lights which have been pa...
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Mid-18th Century Rococo Antique Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal, Brass

Italian Rococo Crystal Chandelier
Italian Rococo Crystal Chandelier
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Vintage English Regency style 16-light crystal two-tier chandelier
Located in WEST PALM BEACH, FL
Vintage English Regency style 16-light crystal two-tier chandelier, profusely hung throughout with scalloped pendants.
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20th Century Italian Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal, Metal

Vistosi Diadema Pendant Light AP in Crystal with Glossy Chrome Frame Finish
Located in Mogliano Veneto, Treviso
Light in motion. That is the sensation pervading the environment when a Diadema is switched on. The work of Romani Saccani Architetti Associati, the fathers of this project, first co...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal

1920s Maison Baguès Six-Light Bronze and Crystal Flower Chandelier
Located in Schoorl, NL
French 1920s chandelier in the shape of a bouquet with crystal flowers and bronze stem by Maison Baguès. Holds six candelabra light bulbs. In good vintage condition.
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal, Bronze

Set of French Crystal Light Fixtures, Sold Individually
Located in New York, NY
Set of three circa 1930's French crystal semi-flush light fixtures with silver plated finish with three interior lights. Measurements: Drop: 6" Diameter: 12".
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1930s French Vintage Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal

Pyra Chandelier Crystal & Brass by Emil Stejnar for Rupert Nikoll, Austria 1950
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Elegant Pyra chandelier constructed of brass with cream colored painted florets and socket covers accented with crystal flowers and beads. This beautiful polished brass chandelier which has a beautiful patina supports clusters of dandelions that are illuminated by 6 light sources to make this a truly Stunning chandelier. Emil Stejnar designed this chandelier in 1955 for the Vienna Cafe "Ohne Pause Espresso" at Graben. "Der Graben" is one of the most famous streets in Viennas first district, the city center. In 1939 Emil Stejnar was trained as a gold- and silversmith in his hometown Vienna. In his lighting designs this background clearly shows in his attention to ornament and his keen eye for detail. This spectacular pendant lamp evokes associations with both nature and science. Designed by Emil Stejnar for Rubert Nikoll...
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1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal, Brass, Enamel

Vistosi Diadema Pendant Light AM in Crystal with Glossy Chrome Frame Finish
Located in Mogliano Veneto, Treviso
Light in motion. That is the sensation pervading the environment when a Diadema is switched on. The work of Romani Saccani Architetti Associati, the fathers of this project, first co...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Crystal Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal

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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