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What is the difference between a glass chandelier and a crystal chandelier?
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The difference between a glass chandelier and a crystal chandelier is in the materials used to produce the light fixtures. Glass chandeliers are made of glass, a hard, brittle material made by melting together a combination of substances, such as sand, soda ash and limestone. When you add lead to these ingredients, you get crystal, a heavier material that can produce a reflective, sparkling effect when cut. Shop a diverse assortment of glass and crystal chandeliers on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertOctober 7, 2024
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French Industrial Pendant Light by Sammode, Green Enamel
Iron, 42\"
By Sammode
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Rare French factory pendant by Sammode, France
Green enamel and cast iron
Clear round glass
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Mid-20th Century French Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants
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Enamel, Iron
Italian Chandelier in Brass, Green-Lacquered Metal and Opaline Glass , 1950s
Located in Rome, IT
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
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Metal, Brass
Marcel VASSEUR Large Art Deco Alabaster Pendant Chandelier, 1920
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
Large French Art Deco Pendant with Exceptionally Thick Alabaster Shade by Marcel Vasseur, Paris, ca. 1920.
Impressive and rare French Art Deco pendant light featuring an exceptional...
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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
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Burnished Brass Ball Pendants with Tassel, Germany 1930s
Located in NUEMBRECHT, NRW
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Vintage 1930s German Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
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Brass
Beautiful original large 1960s Heifetz Rotaflex pendant lamp
Located in München, DE
Beautiful large original 1960s beige Heifetz Rotaflex pendant lamp.
Excellent glare-free light for any living space.
Original E27 socket.
Very good vintage condition with no damage.
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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
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Plastic
French Art Nouveau Lilac and White Glass Pendant Light by Muller Strasbourg
Located in Barntrup, DE
Refined French Art Nouveau pendant light featuring handcrafted pâte de verre glass with softly opaline diffusion by Muller Strasbourg, suspended on an ornate brass chain, circa 1920....
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Vintage 1920s French Art Nouveau Chandeliers and Pendants
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