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Chandeliers and Pendants For Sale
Pair of Triedri Curvati Murano Glass Flush Mount by Carlo Nason for Venini
Located in Rome, IT
Amazing pair of glass chandelier or ceiling light with four layers of curving “triedri” glass prisms on a brass frame, designed by Carlo Nason for Venini, Italy. A dynamic form, chan...
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1970s Italian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Blown Glass

Art Deco Jefferson 'Moonstone' Milk Glass Plafonnier Light Pendant, C.1930
Located in London, GB
A beautiful pressed glass 'Moonstone' bowl plaffonier light. c.1930 Heavy duty pressed milk glass of fluted design, supported by integral hooks and ceiling plate. Chains could be ...
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Early 20th Century English Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Italian Mid-Century White Lacquered Metal Pendant by Stilnovo Milano
Located in Vienna, AT
This iconic Midcentury Modern white lacquered metal hanging lamp has been produced by Stilnovo, Model 1262 in Italy 1960s. This super nice sized chandelier has an aluminium structure...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Chrome, Metal

Eclipse Emile Stejnar Blowball Brass a Crystal Chandelier, Rupert Nikoll, 1950s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Spectacular, 1950s Emil Stejnar chandelier for Rupert Nikoll, Austria. This sparkling orb is one of the larger versions of this eclips design. The chandelier consists of a brass body...
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1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal, Brass

Mid-Century Modernist Eight Arm Chrome & Brass Chandelier by Gaetano Sciolari
Located in New York, NY
This stunning and materially dynamic Mid-Century Modernist Eight Arm Chrome & Brass Chandelier is by the esteemed designer Gaetano Sciolari. This piece originates from Italy, Circa 1...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass, Chrome

Extraordinary Sapphire Color Poliedri Murano Glass Ceiling Light or Chandelier
Located in Rome, IT
This huge striking chandelier consists of 253 hand blown Ice, heavenly and blue colored "Poliedri" made of Murano glass. Brass frame wired for US standards with 12 E 27 lightbulbs. ...
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1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Glass

Audoux Minet Pendant Light
Located in West Hollywood, CA
French sculptural rope pendant light by Audoux Minet.
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1950s French Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Rope

Pair Mid Century Doria Three Tier Blown Glass Fixtures
Located in Troy, MI
This pair of three tier modernist chandeliers by German maker Doria dates from the 1960s. Chandliers have metal frames with three graduated tiers of clear, oblong shaped glass pendan...
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal, Nickel

Fabulous Italian Murano Glass Monumental Ceiling Light or Flushmount
Located in Rome, IT
Realized in pure Murano glass, each chandelier consists of an incredible number of leaves. Gold-plated frame with 18 E 27 bulbs spread a magical light. Available also a pair. By Ven...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Blown Glass

Mid Century Italian Opaline Cased Glass Pendant
Located in Montréal, QC
Mid century Italian opaline cased glass pendant. Brass fittings, worn brass-on-steel plated chain and canopy. 40-60 watts max G-12 candelabra incandescent bulbs recommended or higher...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass, Steel

Large mid century cocoon pendant lamp, Germany 1960s
Located in ECHT, NL
Large cocoon pendant lamp. In the style of Pier and Achille Castiglioni. Most likely made by German company Goldkant leuchten in the 1960s. The l...
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Mid-20th Century German Space Age Chandeliers and Pendants

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Resin, Rubber

Italian Midcentury Brass and Red Lacquer Chandelier attr. to Stilux Milano
Located in Vienna, AT
This amazing Italian Midcentury Brass Hanging Lamp or Chandelier has been designed in Italy in the 1950s. It features a brass four arms construction with red lacquered metal and acr...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal, Brass

"Viscontea" Ceiling Lamp by Castiglioni for Flos, 1960s, Authentic Patina
Located in Brescia , Brescia
Step into the enchanting world of mid-century Italian design with this iconic 'Viscontea' Ceiling Lamp crafted by the legendary duo, Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni for Flos in ...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Florian Schulz 'Onos 55' Brass Ceiling Lamp
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Incredible, Mid-Century 'Onos 55' polished brass ceiling pendant designed by Florian Schulz with black woven cloth cord and a metal diffuser. Florian Schulz i...
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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Lumina Matrix Brushed Nickel Pendant light Designed by Yaacov Kaufman in Stock
Located in New York, NY
Max 16×60W HAL (E27) Kaufman’s research on the friction mechanism gave birth to a wide family of light fittings with sideways adjustable arms in flexible steel rods. The Matrix pend...
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2010s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

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Nickel

Set of four Murano Chandeliers by Vistosi
Located in Budapest, HU
Set of four chandeliers. Each chandelier has 23 fantastic honey discs in a nickel metal frame. Period: late XX century Dimensions: 44,50 inches (150 cm) height with chain; 19,40 inch...
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1970s Italian Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Formation Linear Pendant LED Aluminum Marble Fixture, Matte Black
Located in Broadmeadows, Victoria
Formation linear pendant is a sleek, luxurious aluminium and marble fixture ideally suited to hang above Kitchen islands, dining tables, works...
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2010s Australian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Marble, Aluminum

Murano Glass Flush-Mount, Italy
Located in Dallas, TX
Large Murano glass Mid-Century Modern flush-mount chandelier by Mazzega, Italy 1970s. The Italian flush-mount is made of a polished round brass ceiling plate and Light purple Murano glasses; each glass hanging with a beaded brass chain to the ceiling plate. The chandelier is adjustable in height and the space between the glasses and the ceiling plate can be removed. The pendant light has five lights, with brass sockets, Candelabra or E12 base. Professionally rewired for the US, and giving a warm glow of light through the translucent Murano glass. The large Italian purple Murano glass chandelier...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

FLOS Tatou S1 Pendant Light in Bronze by Patricia Urquiola
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Part of the Tatou family, this exceptional style gets its name from the French for “armadillo,” a tribute to the unassuming animal whose brilliant structure keeps it protected and makes it unique. Like the other pieces in this collection, designer Patricia Urquiola conceptualized this pendant lamp to play on the filtration of light, with remarkable results. The Tatou-S offers diffused light and has an exterior diffuser in PC (polycarbonate). Its internal diffuser is injection-printed opal PC. The socket accommodates either a compact fluorescent or a halogen lamp bulb. Inspiration behind the design: “The process began by looking for different ways to reconstruct membranes, conceived like Japanese armor...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Steel

Mid-Century Modern Pendant, Wrought Iron with Antique Style Glass, Quick Ship!
Located in Santa Paula, CA
Evoking the Art Deco style of the 1920s and 30s, our Nouveau pendant features bold geometric shapes and a chevron motif. Handcrafted in wrought iron with a classic grey finish. Antique Glass...
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Wrought Iron

1970s Industrial Cast Aluminium, Glass and Brass Flameproof Strip Light & Shade
Located in Antwerp, BE
Korean flameproof strip light made by Daeyang circa 1978 with a polished finish. Originally these would have illuminated hazardous areas on super tankers, cargo ships and military...
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Mid-20th Century Korean Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

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Aluminum, Metal

Azucena Luigi Caccia Dominioni Couple Chandelier Brass Glass 1950 Italy
Located in Milano, IT
Azucena Chandelier.
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1950s Italian Other Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Azucena Luigi Caccia Dominioni Ceiling Brass Glass, 1955 Italy
Located in Milano, IT
Azucena Luigi Caccia Dominioni ceiling brass glass 1955, Italy.
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1950s Italian Other Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Sputnik Chandelier by Studio Glustin
Located in Saint-Ouen (PARIS), FR
Elegant Sputnik chandelier with enlightened and different sized opaline glass globes, from Murano. Structure in brass. Creation by Studio Glustin. Pair available.
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Magnificent Murano Glass Chandelier, 101 Pink Tube Glasses
Located in Budapest, HU
Italian vintage chandelier in Murano glass and nickel plated metal structure. The armor polished nickel supports 101 large pink glass tubes in a star shape. Can be used as a chandelier with chain...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Art Glass, Murano Glass

Veneziana 5 tiers chandelier, 41 Opaline glass elements by Piattelli. US wiring
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
Drawing on decades of experience in lighting, my aim was to fashion a chandelier that seamlessly marries timeless elegance with practicality. This listing is for the US wired UL com...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Glass, Opaline Glass

Long Ceramic Chandelier by Olivia Cognet
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Free-shape chandelier made by the French ceramic artist Olivia Cognet. Staying true to her organic shaped works, Olivia offers us here an wider iteration of her classic beautiful and...
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2010s French Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Ceramic

Mid Century Stilnovo Brass Seven Arm Fixture with Multi Color Shades
Located in Troy, MI
Found in Italy, this circa 1960 light fixture is attributed to Stilnovo. This fixture has a slender brass frame and support rod with seven arms endi...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal, Brass

Murano Opaline Glass Ceiling Fixture
Located in Austin, TX
Italian handblown Murano glass ceiling fixture, rewired for the US. The bell curve and subtle texture of the opaline glass make this a stand out light fixtu...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

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Murano Glass

Orange Verner Panton Flowerpot Pendant Lamp, Louis Poulsen, Denmark, 1969
Located in Vienna, AT
An iconic orange flowerpot pendant light, designed in 1969 by Verner Panton for Louis Pulsen, Denmark. A simple but beautiful ceiling light, consisting of two enameled hemispherical ...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Florian Schulz 'Onos 55' Brass Counterweight Ceiling Lamp
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautifully designed 'Onos 55' brass ceiling pendant by Florian Schulz. Florian Schulz is a German lighting designer renowned for his minimalist and modern designs. He founded his ep...
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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Extra Large & Mid-century Made, Hand Carved Alabaster Pendant Light/ Flush Mount
Located in Lisse, NL
Amazing and impressive alabaster chandelier. Over the years we have sold a number of beautiful and unique alabaster light fixtures, but we had never seen one with these qualities an...
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Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Alabaster, Metal, Brass

Antigone Pendant Lamp by Elsa Foulon
Located in Geneve, CH
Antigone Pendant lamp by Elsa Foulon Dimensions: wide 55/60 x height is customizable. Materials: ceramic, brass. Unique piece. Also available in ...
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2010s French Post-Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Brass Chandelier by Josef Frank for Kalmar
Located in Vienna, AT
Brass construction with six arm and silk shades fitted each with E27 sockets, designed by Josef Frank in the 1930s for Kalmar Vienna. This one was produced in the 1950s. The brass pa...
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1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Exceptional Art Deco Hand Carved & Layered Alabaster Pendant Light w. Rope Chain
Located in Lisse, NL
Stunning, geometrically circular Art Deco chandelier. With early 20th century lighting as one of our specialities, we were thrilled to find another rare and truly beautiful Art Deco...
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Early 20th Century European Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

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Alabaster, Metal, Brass

Gilt Tole Leaf Chandelier
Located in Pasadena, CA
This is an uncommon form of mid-century gilt tole chandelier that features scrolling leaves. It is feminine and light in feel. The chandelier is in very good original condition. It w...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Rococo Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal, Gold Leaf

Modernist Handblown Smoked Murano Glass Starburst Chandelier in Polished Nickel
Located in New York, NY
This stunning modernist Sputnik chandelier was realized in Murano, Italy- the island off the coast of Venice renowned for centuries for its superlative glass production. It features ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Nickel

Orrefors Crystal Flush Mount Designed by Carl Fagerlund
Located in Bronx, NY
Very well kept Swedish Orrefors flush mount from the 1970s by Carl Fagerlund, A brass frame with a bottom glass plate hold by a shiny round flat brass disc in the middle surrounded ...
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1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal, Brass

Louis Poulsen PH Artichoke Lamp
Located in Chicago, IL
Louis Poulsen PH Artichoke Lamp, Concentric rows of Copper “leaves,” painted white on the underside, disguise the fixture’s electrical components,Havi...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal, Copper

Lantern Shaped Rope Pendant by Audoux Minnet, France, 1960's
Located in New York, NY
Elegant lantern shaped pendant by French designers duo Adrien Audoux and Frida Minnet. Golfe Juan 1960's. European socket and wiring. In good vintage...
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1960s Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Rope

Spectacular Trio Arlecchino Chandeliers, Murano
Located in Budapest, HU
Trio Vintage Italian Murano chandeliers in Vistosi style. Each chandelier has 36 fantastic multicolored discs in a nickel metal frame. Period: late XX century Dimensions: 44,50 inc...
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1990s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Rare Isamu Noguchi Mid Century Modern Paper First Edition 75D Akari Japan Lamp
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Discover the timeless allure of the Isamu Noguchi Akari Lamp, model 75D, a pendant lamp designed around 1950 and manufactured by Ozeki & Co. Ltd. in Japan. This mid-century modern ma...
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1950s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Paper

Beautiful Large Kalmar Tulipan Chandelier
Located in Vienna, AT
Imposing chandelier manufactured by Kalmar in Vienna in the 1960s. Brass frame white enameled with 31 handblown art glass balls. Fitted with nine E14 sockets up to 40 W, it can be u...
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1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Art Deco Chandelier Hanging Lamp by Jean Gauthier for J. Robert Paris, 1930s
Located in Saarburg, RP
Art Deco Chandelier by Jean Gauthier This stunning 1930s Art Deco chandelier is an outstanding example of the elegance and sophistication of the Art Deco style. With its combination...
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal, Nickel

Modernist Translucent Disc Sputnik with Polished Chrome Fittings
Located in New York, NY
This stunning chandelier was hand blown in Murano, Italy- the island off the coast of Venice renowned for centuries for its superlative glass production. It features an abundance of hand blown textured and translucent Murano glass vistosi disks...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Chrome

Nautilus Chandelier in Natural Brass and Blown Opal Glass by Blueprint Lighting
Located in New York, NY
NAUTILUS chandelier by blueprint lighting is an elegant piece of functional sculpture that emits a stunning candlelit glow. Featuring gracefully sp...
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2010s American Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass, Bronze, Nickel

Sistema Solare Chandelier, Piattelli Design, Ivory-toned Onyx and Brass, 4-shade
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
Luxury chandelier, made from thinly-cut pieces of exquisite ivory-toned translucent onyx. Ideal to be hung over a table, with versatile configurations. Ivory onyx comes from Middle Eastern quarries and has a unique veining. This translucent stone is carefully worked in Italy, and was chosen because of its combination of interesting patterns, high translucency, and the way it makes the light output look warmer. The 4-shade version is ideal to be hung over a round table. Our onyx supplier has worked in many high-end architectural projects, and these same materials have been used at the Armani hotel in Milan. When he was shown the chandelier designs, he rose to the challenge and adapted his tooling to make us perfect round discs. He worked hard to find exactly the right thickness that would keep the depth of the texture. It could not be too thick, otherwise it would lose transparency. And too thin, it would look like it was printed. The result is stunning. The combination of carefully-worked translucent stone and brass works perfectly, and the use of the ingenious Orbitale structure allows the geometry of the chandelier to be played with, and it can be configured in several ways. There is nothing else like this on the market. The Sistema collection uses a clever rotating stem structure and features a shallow drum-shaped shade at the end of each arm. The chandelier arms are designed with two lengths so that each can be staggered at different angles. They work well in any space and suit both regular and low-ceilinged rooms wonderfully. The chandelier arms are designed with two lengths so that each can be staggered at different angles. They work well in any space and suit both regular and low-ceilinged rooms wonderfully. Please see the drawing to get an idea of sizes for the different chandeliers. On the upper side of each disc there is a smaller opening to provide ambient light. Top-quality LEDs with over 80 CRI, meaning that the lighting does not alter the color of food and people. The LEDs are on a 24V direct current feed, so there is no flickering. The arms can be rotated 180 degrees to configure various combinations. As well as two rows of evenly-spaced lights over a dining table, a regular 8-shade star or 4-shade star (see photos) are possible, as well as creative sculptural shapes. The arms can be rotated even when the chandelier is lit. The shades can also be rotated on the arm axis to meet any lighting needs in a living room (paintings, bookshelves etc.). This listing shows the smallest drop. A change of drop is complimentary. Silvio Piattelli copyright and design. Specifications (Note: The Sistema chandelier has glass shades, while Sistema Solare...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Onyx, Brass

Original Multi-Light Pendant by Louis Weisdorf for Lyfa/ 4 available
Located in Long Island City, NY
Louis Weisdorf, b. 1932. Multi-light pendant, brass. Produced by Lyfa, labeled accordingly. Measures: (40 cm). 16" H approximately (45 cm). 18" Existing wiring, we do not guaranty fu...
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1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Aluminum

Czech Midcentury Pendant Lamp for Brussels World Expo, 1958
Located in Vienna, AT
This pendant was designed for exhibit for the Czechoslovakia Pavilion at the Brussels World Fair in 1958. The shade is in remarkable condition with no scratches, cracks or chips; t...
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1950s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Aluminum

Raak Amsterdam Hand-Blown Venetian Glass Pendants
By RAAK
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Raak Amsterdam, pendants, model 'B-1217', Venetian glass, metal, The Netherlands, 1960s. Set of hand-blown Venetian glass pendants designed by...
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1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Venetian Glass Chandelier, Amber Color/Red, Contemporary, Murano, Italy, 8 Arms
Located in New York, NY
Decorative glass chandelier, Venetian style, Murano, 2007, 8-arms chandelier. Amber/gold color with red details. This chandelier is sold but we have another chandelier same color, a...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Nouveau Chandeliers and Pendants

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Art Glass, Blown Glass

Amazing Pair of Italian Murano Six-Tier Felci Glass Chandeliers, 1970s
Located in Budapest, HU
Beautiful and huge pair of Italian Murano chandeliers composed of 52 splendid transparent glasses that give a very elegant look Period: 1970s Dimensions: 55.10 inches (140 cm) heig...
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Late 20th Century Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

FLOTILLA Chandelier in Brass and Terracotta Enamel by Blueprint Lighting 2021
Located in New York, NY
The Flotilla ceiling fixture designed by Blueprint Lighting; a playful piece of functional sculpture inspired by the "Flotilla" fabric designed by Lucienne Day, 1952. This fixtures w...
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2010s American Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass, Bronze, Enamel, Nickel

MONTERA Biomorphic Pendant Light in Brass & Blown Glass, Blueprint Lighting 2021
Located in New York, NY
The Montera Pendant Light by Blueprint Lighting featured an undulating, biomorphic form atop a single blown satin glass globe. Creates flattering indir...
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2010s North American Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Enamel, Nickel, Brass, Bronze

Chandelier Murano Glass and Metal by Aldo Nason for Mazzega, Italy, 1970s
Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR
Rare Mid-Century Modern space age metal chrome version of chandelier ceiling pendant lightning light lamp by Aldo Nason for the manufacture Mazzega. Blown bubble Murano glass. Famous...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal, Chrome

Orbitale Brass Chandelier 3 Rotating Balanced Arms, Stilnovo Style, Twin Shades
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
This 3-armed chandelier with twin shades is a versatile and elegant fixture perfect above a kitchen island, over a counter, dining table, or in a living room. The chandelier's three ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Aluminum, Metal, Brass

Amazing Pair of Tronchi Chandeliers Style Toni Zuccheri for Venini, Murano
Located in Budapest, HU
Italian vintage chandelier in Murano glass and nickel plated metal structure on 4 levels. The armor polished nickel supports 78 large amber glass tubes in a star shape. Period: Late...
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Late 20th Century Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Reindeer Master Chandelier with Five Partridge Feather Shades
Located in Paris, FR
Chandelier reindeer master with five reindeer antlers, in vintage brass finish, five bulbs and five partridge feather, lampshade.
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21st Century and Contemporary Scottish Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

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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