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What are chandelier pendants?
You’ll often see chandeliers with elaborate glass ornamentation serving as a decoration. Quite frequently these glass pendants that hang from the light are called a prism. These pieces add luxe glamour to the light fixture, while also catching illumination and scattering it. Shop iconic vintage and contemporary chandeliers from some of the world’s top boutiques on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
1950s Lightolier 6 arms Art Deco Style Glass and Brass Chandelier , USA
By Paavo Tynell, Lightolier, Gerald Thurston, Edward Wormley
Located in St- Leonard, Quebec
1950s Lightolier Art Deco style 6 arms chandelier made of bowls shaped , striped glass shade sitting on a sturdy cast polished aluminium and bras...
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Aluminum, Brass

Paavo Tynell for Lightolier Rare Ballerina Eight Light Chandelier 1950 s
By Paavo Tynell, Lightolier
Located in Troy, MI
Paavo Tynell for Lightolier rare "Ballerina" chandelier Eight arm example Canada circa 1958 Perforated shades in matte beige enameled aluminum with sweeping brass arms and coiled r...
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Vintage 1950s Canadian Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Aluminum, Brass, Enamel

Gerald Thurston Brass Crystal Chandelier Pendant Lightolier
By Lightolier, Gerald Thurston
Located in New York, NY
Gerald Thurston Brass Glass Chandelier for Lightolier. Collected in France this beautiful elegant Chandelier designed by Gerald Thurston for Lightolier. This chandelier illu...
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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Aluminum, Brass

1965 Sciolari Inox Chandelier with Lucite Cubes and Brass Rods, Italy
By Gaetano Sciolari, Lightolier, Sciolari Lighting
Located in St- Leonard, Quebec
A bold , modern Gaetano Sciolari Chandelier made of thick polished stainless steel sheet with acrilyc cubes and brass rod . Well made with prime quality material. Solid, sturdy...
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Stainless Steel, Brass

1950s Gerald Thurston Perforated Cone Pendant , USA
By Lightolier, Gerald Thurston
Located in St- Leonard, Quebec
Classic pendant from the 50s by Gerald Thurston for Lightolier . Brass plated shade with perforated enameled steel cone . Bakelite knob under . Contain one E26 size socket rat...
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount

Materials

Metal, Aluminum

1950s Gerald Thurston 3 Heads Uplighter Pendant for Lightolier , USA
By Gerald Thurston, Lightolier
Located in St- Leonard, Quebec
1950s Gerald Thurston Brass plated uplighter with 3 pierced shade for Lightolier . Top concave relector have a nice patina on it . Contain 3 E26 sockets rated at 60 watt each .
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal, Brass

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