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Chandeliers and Pendants For Sale
Italian vintage Murano chandelier - 41 acid-etched amber glass petals
By Mazzega
Located in Gaiarine Frazione Francenigo (TV), IT
Huge Italian vintage Murano chandelier made by 41 acid-etched with an amber spot inside glasses, in a golden painted metal frame. This chandelier is a unique piece, glass created ...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Art Glass
Vitis 5 Chandelier by RBW in Frosted Smoke Blown Glass and White Wire
By RBW
Located in Rhinebeck, NY
Vitis 5 / Chandelier
Designed by RBW
Designed so that no two installations are exactly alike, Vitis, is a draped modular statement chandelier with customizable possibilities. Its fl...
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2010s American Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Blown Glass
Mid-Century Opal Glass Ceiling Lamp by Stilnovo, Italy, 1960s
By Stilnovo
Located in Hagenbach, DE
This elegant Italian ceiling lamp by Stilnovo from the 1960s is a stunning example of mid-century modern design. The centerpiece is a beautifully crafted opaline glass shade, accente...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass
'Onos 55' Brass Pendant Lamp by Florian Schulz, 1970s Germany
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Designed by Florian Schulz and crafted in Germany in the 1970s, this pendant light captivates with its elegant and functional design. Its sleek, minimalist aesthetic reflects the era...
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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Large Adjustable Pendant Lamp with Counterweight by Florian Schulz
Located in München, DE
Very beautiful brushed nickel pendant lamp from the 1960s.
The lighting effect of the lamp is extremely beautiful.
The design and the special lampshade create a very noble and pleasa...
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
1st Ed, Teli ceiling lamp designed by Achille Castiglioni for Flos, Italy 1970s
Located in Milano, IT
The "Teli" ceiling lamp, designed by Achille Castiglioni for Flos in the 1970s, is an extraordinary example of design where minimalist elegance and innovation harmoniously converge.
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Antique Green Glass Ceiling Lamp, Early 20th Century, France
Located in Barcelona, ES
Antique Green Glass Ceiling Lamp, Early 20th Century, France - Original Condition
Description:
Elevate the atmosphere of any room with this stunning antique ceiling lamp, crafted in...
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Early 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Italian Sunburst Ceiling Light Fixture in Blue and Gilt Metal, 1950s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Mid-Century Modern blue metal and golden sunburst flush mount pendant light. Italy, 1950s.
This eye-catching ceiling lamp features a blue metal shade surrounded by gilt metal thick r...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
Murano Glass Ceiling Lamp 6-Lights Barovier & Toso 1980s
Located in Palermo, IT
Murano glass ceiling lamp 6-lights Barovier & Toso 1980s
Good condition, intact glass, gold metal structure.
Diameter 75 cm.
We guarantee fast and insured shipping with adequate pac...
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1980s Italian Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Murano Glass
Pair of French Golden Crystal Orb Pendants
Located in New York, NY
A wonderful pair of 1960s French golden solid polished brass round disc fixture with 16 solid glass orbs. Five-light sources which emit light downward through the glass as well as u...
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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Chandelier by Gaetano Sciolari Design Italy 1970s
Located in Palermo, IT
An iconic chandelier designed by Gaetano Sciolari in the 1970s. Sciolari, an Italian lighting designer, was known for creating elegant and modern lighting fixtures during the mid-20t...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass, Iron
‘Atlantis’ Black Nickel Chain Chandelier by Barlas Baylar for Terzani
Located in Glasgow, GB
Designed by Barlas Baylar for Terzani, the Atlantis chandelier is an iconic example of contemporary designer lighting. This sculptural chandelier is composed of hundreds of meters of...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass, Nickel
ASEA mid century chandelier pendant lamp, brass, oak & glass, Sweden, 1950s
By ASEA
Located in Forserum, SE
A modernist chandelier produced by the Swedish lighting manufacturer ASEA Belysning in the 1950s. Crafted from solid oak and brass, it features three curved arms holding white glass ...
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Classic Pink Murano Chandelier Tronchi
Located in Bromma, SE
Elegant, Bold Pink Murano Chandelier. Tubular Tronchi Formed Glass Prisms in Traditional Italian Mid-Century Style.
The murano fixture is composed of 36 Glass Elements in the size of...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Chrome
Antique French Art Nouveau Green Glass and Wrought Iron Pendant Light, ca 1920
Located in Barntrup, DE
Antique French Art Nouveau Green Glass and Wrought Iron Pendant Light, ca. 1920.
Add a timeless touch of elegance to your interior with this Antique French Art Nouveau Pendant Light...
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1920s French Art Nouveau Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Wrought Iron
Pendant light T-510 in Pinewood by Hans-Agne Jakobsson for AB Markaryd, 1960s
Located in Vorst, BE
Pine veneer pendant lamp model T-510 by Hans-Agne Jakobsson. Manufactured by AB Ellysett in Sweden.
The lamp is composed by pine veneer stripes, bent in a ring form and fixed onto a...
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Late 20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Pine
Brass and Glass Ceiling Lamp, Attr. to Pietro Chiesa, 1950s, Italy
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Brass and Glass Ceiling Lamp, Attr. to Pietro Chiesa, 1950s, Italy
Lampshade is in very good vintage condition.
This lamp works with 4x E27 and 4x E14 light bulbs.
Wired and suita...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Carlo Nason Italian Mid-Century Murano Rainbow Glass Chandelier for Mazzega 70s
By Carlo Nason, Mazzega
Located in Morazzone, Varese
Carlo Nason Italian Mid-Century Murano Rainbow Glass Chandelier for Mazzega, 70s
Magnificent, original true vintage chandelier (no reproduction or new production) designed from Carl...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Nickel
Original murano glass pendant lamp by Renato Toso for Leucos, Italy 1970s
By Leucos
Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI
Vintage murano glass pendant lamp by Renato Toso for Leucos made in Italy in the 1970s.
Elegant and graceful, the chandelier seems to float in the air.
The lamp is in good vintage c...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Murano Glass
Cast Bronze Pendant, Verdigris Finish, Flor de Bronce Collection
By L'Aviva Home
Located in New York, NY
Inspired by the layered significance of the calla lily in Mexican culture, this collection blends the bold heft of cast bronze with sculpted, flowing curves that echo the flower’s fo...
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21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Art Nouveau Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Bronze
Rich Green Murano Glass Chandelier, circa 1980s
Located in Villaverla, IT
This captivating Murano glass chandelier, a testament to exquisite Italian craftsmanship, features a vibrant emerald green hue that commands attention. Its elegant design, characteri...
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1980s Italian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
1920s Art Deco white opaline glass pendant light
Located in Amsterdam, NL
1920s Art Deco white opaline glass pendant light
Brass top, 2 meter black wire
Weight 2.50 kg / 5.5 lb
Priced per individual item. All lamps have been made suitable by internationa...
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Early 20th Century Belgian Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Professional Large Sphere Disco Ball Mirror Mosaic with Rotor 80s 50 cm Diameter
Located in Palermo, IT
Professional Large Sphere Disco Ball Mirror Mosaic with Rotor 80s
Never used, still in its original packaging.
Excellent condition.
Immediate shipping with adequate and insured packa...
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1980s Italian Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Art Deco Green Glass Ceiling Lamp, 1940s, Germany
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Art Deco Green Glass Ceiling Lamp, 1940s, Germany
Lampshade is in very good vintage condition.
This lamp works with E27 light bulbs.
Wired and suitable to use with 220V and 110V f...
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1940s German Art Deco Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Josef Hoffmann Jugendstil Crystal Chandelier "Palme Shanghai" Re-Edition
Located in Vienna, AT
Magnificent chandelier in solid casted brass. Extraordinary elaborate finishes. Rich hangings with hand-cut crystal glasses. Surface either brass, patinated, chrome et cetera.
Origin...
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2010s Austrian Jugendstil Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Adjustable Brass Pendant Lamp by Florian Schulz, 1970s Germany
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Designed by Florian Schulz and crafted in Germany in the 1970s, this pendant light captivates with its elegant and functional design. Its sleek, minimalist aesthetic reflects the era...
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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Huge Vintage Murano Glass Tiered Chandelier - 80 glasses - green color
By Mazzega
Located in Gaiarine Frazione Francenigo (TV), IT
Italian vintage chandelier in Murano glass and nickel plated metal structure on 4 levels. The armor polished nickel supports 80 large green glass tubes in a star shape.
Weight about ...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Blown Glass
Midcentury Beige Losange Cocoon Pendant Light by Castiglioni, Italy 1960s
Located in Roma, IT
Spectacular mid-century losange shaped cocoon pendant with stunning beige even patina. This unique chandelier was designed by Achille Castiglioni in Italy in the 1960s.
In amazing ...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Steel
French Reeded Pink Coloured Glass & Brass Pendant Lamps
Located in Amsterdam, NL
French pink colored glass pendant lamp with brass top
Weight : 0.70 kg / 1.5 lb
Priced per individual item. All lamps have been made suitable by international standards for incande...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
XLCrystal Glass Uplight by Emil Stejnar for Rupert Nikoll
Located in München, DE
Wonderful and very large ceiling lamp from the 1950s.
The lamp with its crystal glass blossoms has a very luxurious appearance and sparkles beautifully.
The design and materials used...
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1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Willow 19, Blown Glass with Metal Dome Pendant Foyer Chandelier by Shakuff
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The center orb of each Kadur pendant is filled with drizzled glass fibers, which are then encased within a pristine, outer glass sphere.
Whether you want individual pendants, or a ...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Pilot Two Tiers Chandelier by RBW with 6 Pendants and Powder Coated Frame
By RBW
Located in Rhinebeck, NY
Pilot 2 Tiers / Chandelier
Designed by RBW
Inspired by organic forms, Pilot Sconce features a rounded, shell-like shade. Available in a range of colors, lengths, and finishes. Lots ...
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2010s American Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
Unique Arts & Crafts Hammered Brass & Opaline Glass Mosaic Pendant Light, 1920s
Located in Lisse, NL
Brass and glass chunks Arts & Crafts chandelier with original chain & canopy.
A stunning handcrafted Arts & Crafts pendant light from the 1920s featuring a hammered brass frame with a suspended opaline glass mosaic bowl. The opaline glass tiles are individually cut and set in a leaded grid structure, creating a warm and ethereal glow when illuminated. Suspended by three patinated brass chains from a circular canopy, this piece blends craftsmanship and functionality.
The fixture has been professionally rewired and is fully functional, ready for installation. A unique conversation piece, ideal for entryways, bedrooms, or atmospheric corners in both traditional and modern interiors.
This unique pendant / antique light fixture will bring the kind of pure and handcrafted class and beauty that you don't find anymore in this day and age. Thanks to the hook above the large brass canopy, mounting this stylish and rare ceiling lamp is child's play.
Mind you, our price for this rare Arts and Crafts ceiling lamp even includes perfect packing and also free delivery from our store to your door in just 4 to 6 days. No matter where you live on our beautiful planet.
Maximum height x diameter: 19 x 9.5 inches.
Height without the chain and canopy: 6.5 inches.
*Excellent vintage condition with minor signs of age and wear consistent with its period. One-of-a-kind patina on brass.
We are driven by a passion for uniqueness, timeless, quality, stylish design, and the enduring craftsmanship of the past. Every purchase is carefully and thoughtfully packed — and we look forward to serving you (again).
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Early 20th Century Austrian Arts and Crafts Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass, Wire
Venetian Lantern Mid-Century Murano Glass Blown Caged, 1940s
Located in Palermo, IT
Venetian Lantern Mid-Century Murano Glass Blown Caged, 1940s
Handcrafted by Murano glass masters. Inside the glass you can see small air bubbles that testify to its authenticity.
Goo...
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1940s Italian Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Spanish Crown Sunburst fixture XXL in Gilt Metal and frost Glass , circa 1950
Located in La xara, VC
Large Spanish crown light in gilt metal and frosted glass, Spain, 1950s. Midcentury antique gilt iron frame or pendant with laurel leaf motifs surrounding a central frosted glass dif...
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1950s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Iron, Gold Leaf
Brutalist Hand-Forged Iron Candle Chandelier, France 1950s, Sculptural Pendant
Located in Lisse, NL
Brutalist all-handcrafted and angular design candle pendant light.
Looking for that perfect design piece that marries warmth and sculptural purit...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Wrought Iron
Italian vintage Murano chandelier - 41 orange glasses.
By Mazzega
Located in Gaiarine Frazione Francenigo (TV), IT
Huge Italian vintage Murano chandelier made by 41 glass petals (transparent and orange) in a golden painted metal frame. This chandelier is a unique piece, glass created for this uni...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Art Glass
Sisal and Walnut Pendant Lamp by Temde
Located in München, DE
Exceptionally beautiful and large pendant lamp from the 1960s.
The design is very unusual.
The shape and materials create a warm and very pleasant light.
Condition:
Very good vinta...
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1960s German Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Raffia, Plastic, Walnut
Art Deco pendant light in the Sabino style
Located in NANTES, FR
Art deco pendant light circa 1930.
Pressed molded opalescent glass cup.
Decorated with dragonflies and flowers.
Bronze and nickel-plated brass frame.
Electrified 110 V, 1 light, E14 ...
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Large Murano glass Chandelier -101 pink alabaster glass tube
By Mazzega
Located in Gaiarine Frazione Francenigo (TV), IT
Italian vintage chandelier in Murano glass and nickel plated metal structure. The armor polished nickel supports 101 large pink alabaster glass tubes in a star shape. Can be used as ...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Blown Glass
Antique Brass Holophane Blondel Stiletto Prismatic Glass Plafonnier Lamp, c.1920
By Holophane
Located in London, GB
A very well presented 12" glass 'Blondel Stiletto' pendant light by Holophane. c.1920
Two-part prismatic glass shades bearing the Holophane stamp to inside rims, with decorative thr...
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1920s English Art Deco Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Large Cocoon Flush Mount by Friedel Wauer for Goldkant, Castiglioni, Flos Style
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
Large Mid-Century Modern Cocoon flush mount or pendant light designed by Friedel Wauer for Goldkant Leuchten and manufactured in Germany during the 1960s, in the style of Achille Cas...
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Swedish Designer, Chandelier, Brass, Fabric, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and white fabric chandelier designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 31.0"H x 25.0"W x 25.0"D
Stem Length (inches): 24.0"
Dimensions of Cano...
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1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Tyrolean Mountaineer Pendant Lamp with Lantern
Located in Hannover, DE
While searching for something special, I came across this hanging lamp, and I just knew it was the perfect addition to my space. The mountaineer, lovingly hand-carved from linden woo...
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1980s German Black Forest Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Softwood
Large & Perfectly Balanced Antique Hand Crafted Alabaster Pendant Light, Fixture
Located in Lisse, NL
Stunning and large 19.8 inches in diameter Neoclassical Alabaster 3-light chandelier hand-carved masterpiece, ca. 1920
Thanks to its impressive size and timeless neoclassical form, ...
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Early 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Alabaster, Brass, Bronze, Wire
Swedish Designer, Pendant Light, Brass, Glass, Sweden, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and etched glass pendant light designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1930s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 11.75"H x 19.0"W x 19.0"D
Stem Length (inches): 1.0"
Dimensions of C...
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1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Paavo Tynell Brass Opaline Glass Chandelier
By Paavo Tynell
Located in Houston, TX
1950s Paavo Tynell brass and opaline glass chandelier featuring five floral-shaped arms and leaves. Specs: Eight medium size sockets, five in the arms and three in the glass bowl. 5"...
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Mid-20th Century Finnish Organic Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
French Multicolor Flowers Crystal Prisms Maison Baguès Style Rare Chandelier
Located in Firenze, Toscana
Housing 1 light on bottom. Will be newly rewired with certified US UL socket for the USA and appropriate socket for all other countries and ready to hang. Extremely rare shape and ad...
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1920s French Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal
French “Clichy” Grey Beige Reeded Glass Pendant Lamps
Located in Amsterdam, NL
French “Clichy” grey beige coloured reeded glass pendant lamp
2 meter black cotton flex
E14 bulb holder
Weight : 0.80 kg / 1.8 lb
E14 bulb holder. Priced per individual item. All ...
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Mid-20th Century French Art Nouveau Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Hollywood Regency Style Gilt Metal and White Frosted Glass Flower Chandelier
Located in Barntrup, DE
Hollywood Regency Style Gilt Metal and White Frosted Glass Flower Chandelier, Italy, circa 1979-1980s
This elegant Hollywood Regency-style chandelier, dating to the late 1970s (circa...
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1980s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
German Mid-Century "Cocoon" Flower Chandelier by Goldkant Leuchten, 1960s
Located in Badajoz, Badajoz
Beauty and pretty Flower German "Cocoon" Chandelier. This Chandelier was designed and manufactured during the 1960s in Germany by Friedel Wauer for Goldkant Leuchten.
This Chandelier...
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Brass Chandelier by Lamperti Production Italy 1960
By Lamperti
Located in Palermo, IT
The elegance of this chandelier is the right word. Stunning and of considerable size. Brass structure with six glass balls. The peculiarity is the pearl effect that the glass balls h...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Huge Vintage Murano Glass Tiered Chandelier - 80 glasses - green and amber
By Mazzega
Located in Gaiarine Frazione Francenigo (TV), IT
Italian vintage chandelier in Murano glass and nickel plated metal structure on 4 levels. The armor polished nickel supports 80 large amber and green glass tubes in a star shape.
Wei...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Blown Glass
Large ceiling light by Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Long Island City, NY
8 lights ceiling light designed by Hans-Agne Jakobsson for Markaryd, Sweden. Model T 261/8. Circa 1970th.
Polished brass. Newly rewired with UL Certification.
Some scratches, few bra...
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1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
28.3c Suspended Light by Bocci with Clear Blown Glass and Copper Wire Suspension
By Bocci
Located in Rhinebeck, NY
28.3c/ Pendant
by Bocci
All 28 pendants work with the copper suspension option, a flexible system that can be shaped into different compositions during installation. Pendants can a...
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2010s Canadian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Copper, Steel
Swedish Designer, Pendant Light, Brass, Glass, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and frosted glass pendant light designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1950s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 9.0"H x 19.0"W x 19.0"D
Stem Length (inches): 5.5"
Dimensions of Ca...
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1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Vintage French Alabaster Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1920's French carved alabaster light fixture with 3 lights.
Measurements:
Drop: 22"
Diameter: 15.5"
Depth of bowl: 7"
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1920s Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Alabaster
Mid-Century Fish Pendant Lamp, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Fish pendant lamp made of wicker.
A wonderfully playful design. A lamp with character, literally. The wicker body of the lamp forms a fish body with its mouth wide open. Inside is a...
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Wicker, Plastic
Antique and Vintage Chandeliers and Pendant Lights for Sale: Shop Baccarat Chandeliers, Stilnovo Chandeliers and Other Lighting on 1stDibs
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 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, 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 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 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 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 Art Deco chandeliers, Stilnovo chandeliers, Baccarat chandeliers and more.
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