Chinoiserie Pendant Light
Chinoiserie Regency Pagoda-Style Patinated Metal Lantern Pendant Light
Located in North Fort Myers, FL
hanging pendant light. The lantern features a tiered roofline with curled edges, pierced metal details
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Early 2000s Chinese Chinoiserie Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
$895 / set
H 20 in W 12 in D 12 in
Morihiro Sangyo Blanc de Chine Chinoiserie Pendant Swag Light Lantern Chandelier
Located in Dayton, OH
Circa 1950's Morihiro Sangyo pendant / swag light featuring a trio of pierced blanc de chine
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Chinoiserie Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
$680 Sale Price
20% Off
H 24 in W 15 in D 13 in
Rattan Bamboo Pendant Hanging Light / Lantern with Chinoiserie Accents, 1950s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Rattan Bamboo Pendant Light // Rattan Suspension Lamp // Spanish Pendant in Rattan and Bamboo
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Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Wicker, Cane, Rope, Bamboo, Rattan
$2,333
H 26.38 in Dm 11.82 in
Wonderful White Wood Pagoda Bamboo Chinoiserie Figure Chandelier 3 Light Fixture
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful White Painted Wood Pagoda Bamboo Chinoiserie Form Chandelier With 3 Candelabra Light
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20th Century Chinoiserie Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Wood
$1,850
H 24 in Dm 11 in
Wonderful Six Light Maison Baguès Rock Crystal Pagoda Chinoiserie Chandelier
By Maison Baguès
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Six Candelabra Light Maison Baguès Style Rock Crystal Drop Pagoda Form Chinoiserie
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20th Century Italian Chinoiserie Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Rock Crystal, Bronze
Wonderful White Tole Pagoda Bamboo Chinoiserie Chandelier Large 6 Light Fixture
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful White Painted Tole Pagoda Bamboo Chinoiserie Form Chandelier With 6 Candelabra Light
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20th Century Chinoiserie Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
$2,450
H 24 in Dm 21 in
Antique French Chinoiserie Bronze D
Ore 24 Light Chandelier, Circa 1890.
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique French Chinoiserie Bronze D' Ore 24 Light Chandelier, Circa 1890.
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Antique Late 19th Century French Chinoiserie Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Bronze
Large Chinoiserie Pagoda Mid Century Brass Lantern Light Fixture c. 1950
By Feldman Lighting Co.
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Chinoiserie mid century pieces scoop right up. The Asian lantern checks all the boxes. An authentic Mid
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Vintage 1950s American Chinoiserie Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass
$8,800
H 20 in W 13 in D 13 in
Wrought Iron Chinoiserie Painted
Gilded 6-Light Chandelier, early 20th cen.
Located in Atlanta, GA
constructed of both wrought and cast iron, painted and gilded, this chandelier features a pagoda shaped top with a scrolling frame with attached leaf forms with a basket bottom, feat...
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Vintage 1910s European Chinoiserie Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Iron, Wrought Iron
Rattan Cylinder Pendant Hanging Light or Lantern, 1960s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Eye-catching Mid-Century Modern cylinder rattan lantern or pendant ceiling lamp, Italy, 1960s.
This
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20th Century Italian Chinoiserie Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Wicker, Cane, Rattan
One of a Kind, Art Deco Fine Silvered Bronze Sculptured Pendant Light
Located in Lisse, NL
triggered the start of the chinoiserie period in Europe in general and in Paris in particular. We feel this
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Early 20th Century French Chinoiserie Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Bronze
Wonderful Chinoiserie Pagoda Octagonal Gold Gilt Lantern Pendant Light Fixture
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Chinoiserie Pagoda Style Octagonal Gold Gilt Lantern Pendant Light Fixture With 3
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20th Century Chinoiserie Lanterns
Materials
Metal
$1,950
H 28 in Dm 16 in
French Louis XVI Baguès Rock Crystal Eight-Light Square Midcentury Chandelier
By Maison Baguès
Located in Roslyn, NY
A wonderful French Louis XVI / Baguès style rock crystal eight candelabra light square midcentury
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20th Century French Chinoiserie Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Rock Crystal
French Modernist Rattan Pendant Lantern / Hanging Light with Chinoiserie Accents
Located in Barcelona, ES
oriental inspired pagoda shaped pendant or hanging light.
This handcrafted ceiling lamp features a pagoda
Category
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Materials
Bamboo, Cane, Rattan
$2,058 Sale Price
20% Off
H 27.17 in Dm 13.39 in
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Large-Scale French Chinoiserie Style Four Lantern Hanging Light
Located in Geneva, IL
Large-scale four lantern chinoiserie style hanging light or chandelier, French, circa 1930s. Each
Category
Vintage 1930s French Chinoiserie Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Iron
Antique Bronze and Porcelain Chinoiserie Decorated Six-Light Chandelier
Located in Miami, FL
Antique bronze and porcelain Chinoiserie decorated six-light chandelier, with Chinoiserie decorated
Category
20th Century Unknown Chinoiserie Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Bronze
Japanese Hanging Outdoor Pendant Light
By ADG Lighting
Located in Agoura Hills, CA
Japanese chinoiserie hanging outdoor pendant with mica shade. Perfect for outdoor patio. Can be
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinoiserie Chandeliers and Pendants
Art Deco Amber Glass Chinoiserie Pendant Light
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Art Deco pendant light features a molded, crackled, amber glass shade with painted chinoiserie
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Six-Light Chinoiserie Cage Chandelier
Located in Dallas, TX
Six-light chinoiserie cage chandelier. In good vintage condition. Refinishing is recommended
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chippendale Chandeliers and Pendants
Rare Antique Italian Chinoiserie Chandelier or Light Fixture
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Here is a rare antique Italian chinoiserie chandelier or light fixture. The figure with the foo man
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20th Century Italian Chinoiserie Chandeliers and Pendants
Italian (12) Light Chinoiserie Painted Chandelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian (12) light Chinoiserie wrought iron chandelier w/ remnants of color throughout from
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Vintage 1920s Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Wrought Iron
Vintage Italian Faux Gilt Bamboo Chinoiserie 10 Light Chandelier
Located in Atlanta, GA
A great vintage Italian chandelier in faux bamboo chinoiserie form, 10 light, pagoda style and
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20th Century Italian Chinoiserie Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Six Light Carved Wood Chinoiserie Chandelier
Located in Hudson, NY
A fancifully painted carved wood six light chandelier. Three oriental female figures stand under
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20th Century American Chandeliers and Pendants
A New Eight Light Chinoiserie Design Tole Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
A new, eight light Chinoiserie design tole chandelier, the pagoda shaped center with strands of
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Vintage 1960s American Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Tôle
Vintage English Red Tole Six-Light Chandelier with Chinoiserie Gold Color Decor
Located in Atlanta, GA
features a red tole finish with chinoiserie decor and painted gold figures. This English light fixture has
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20th Century English Chinoiserie Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Tôle
H 26 in Dm 31 in L 26 in
Bronze Chinoiserie Style or Pagoda Palm Tree Six-Light Chandelier
Located in Washington, DC
A bronze chinoiserie style or Pagoda Palm Tree six candle light chandelier. The quality of the
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20th Century French Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Bronze, Wire
Group of Six Brass Lotus Light Pendants or Chandeliers
By Feldman Lighting Co.
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Six individual exotic lotus lights or pendants crafted in brass with a one bulb socket inside
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20th Century Hong Kong Chinoiserie Chandeliers and Pendants
1960s Chinese Pagoda Hanging Lantern Pendant Light Chinoiserie Chandelier
Located in Dayton, OH
Circa 1960's black metal single light, hanging lantern / pendant light. Pagoda style lantern with a
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Mid-20th Century Chinoiserie Lanterns
Materials
Metal
H 18.5 in W 12.5 in D 12.5 in
Feldman Brass Lotus Flower Three-Light Fixture
By Feldman Lighting Co.
Located in Stamford, CT
1970s Feldman brass lotus flower hanging fixture. Newly restored and rewired. Takes three chandelier bulbs. Max 60 watt each (not included).
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Vintage 1970s American Chinoiserie Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
French Modernist Rattan Globe Pendant / Hanging Light with Chinoiserie Accents
Located in Barcelona, ES
Mid-Century Modern bamboo and rattan globe shaped pendant or lantern accented by Oriental Details
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Mid-20th Century French Chinoiserie Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Wicker, Cane, Bamboo, Rattan
H 35.04 in Dm 12.21 in
French Modernist Rattan Pendant Lantern / Hanging Light with Chinoiserie Accents
Located in Barcelona, ES
Mid-Century Modern rattan and wicker pendant or lantern accented by Oriental Details. France, 1950s
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Mid-20th Century French Chinoiserie Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
H 26.38 in Dm 14.18 in
French Modernist Rattan Pagoda Pendant / Hanging Light with Chinoiserie Accents
Located in Barcelona, ES
One of a kind chinoiserie style handcrafted bamboo and Rattan Pagoda shape pendant lamp with a
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Mid-20th Century French Chinoiserie Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Wicker, Cane, Parchment Paper, Bamboo, Rattan
H 41.34 in Dm 13.78 in
Mid-Century Modern Bamboo Rattan Chinoiserie Pendant Hanging Light, France 1950s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Handcrafted bamboo and rattan pendant lamp with a paper shade. Manufactured at the Mid-Century
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Mid-20th Century French Chinoiserie Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Cane, Parchment Paper, Wicker, Bamboo, Rattan
Rattan Drum Form Pendant Hanging Light with Chinoiserie Accents, France, 1950s
Located in Barcelona, ES
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Manufactured at the Mid-Century Modern period with chinoiserie accents. France, 1950s.
The chain can be
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Wicker, Cane, Bamboo, Rattan
H 33.47 in Dm 10.63 in
Wonderful Bagues Chinoiserie Mirrored Amethyst Crystal Chandelier Light Fixture
By Maison Baguès
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Bagues Style Chinoiserie Hand Painted Mirrored Center Shaft and Dressed With Clear
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20th Century Chinoiserie Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Amethyst, Crystal
19th Century English Chinoiserie Brass Bamboo Twelve-Light Chandelier
Located in Austin, TX
A stunning antique faux bamboo brass, three-arm, twelve-light chandelier.
The brass structure of
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Antique Late 19th Century English Chinoiserie Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Wonderful Silver Gilt Tole Pagoda Bamboo Chinoiserie Chandelier Light Fixture
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Silver Gilt Tole Pagoda Bamboo Chinoiserie Form 5 Candelabra Light Chandelier, This
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20th Century Italian Chinoiserie Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Wonderful Tole Pagoda Bamboo Chinoiserie Chandelier Light Fixture
Located in Antwerp, BE
scalloped ceiling rose.
The ceiling light has four sockets for small incandescent lamps with screw base or
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Mid-20th Century Italian Bohemian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Wonderful White Tole Pagoda Bamboo Chinoiserie Chandelier Large 6 Light Fixture
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful White Painted Tole Pagoda Bamboo Chinoiserie Form Large Chandelier Rewired With 6
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20th Century Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Chic Stylish Midcentury Red Lacquer Pagoda Light
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Chic, stylish midcentury red lacquer pagoda lantern or light fixture with a chinoiserie seated
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20th Century Italian Chinoiserie Chandeliers and Pendants
French Modernist Rattan Pendant Lantern / Hanging Light with Chinoiserie Accents
Located in Barcelona, ES
oriental inspired pagoda shaped pendant or hanging light.
This handcrafted ceiling lamp features a pagoda
Category
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Materials
Bamboo, Cane, Rattan, Wicker
H 27.96 in Dm 13.39 in
French Modernist Rattan Pendant Lantern / Hanging Light with Chinoiserie Accents
Located in Barcelona, ES
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French Rattan Suspension Lamp // French Riviera Rattan Pendant Light // Rattan Ceiling Pendant
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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan, Cane
French Modernist Rattan Pendant Lantern / Hanging Light with Chinoiserie Accents
Located in Barcelona, ES
oriental inspired pagoda shaped pendant or hanging lamp.
This handcrafted ceiling lamp features a pagoda
Category
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan
H 29.53 in Dm 14.18 in
Midcentury Chinoiserie Zinc Pendant Light
Located in Pasadena, CA
its distinctive appeal, while its faceted shade reflects and retracts light for a subtle effect
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Zinc
Extra Large Opaline Glass Pendant Light c1910
Located in Downham Market, GB
An extra large opaline glass pendant light.
A truly exceptional hand blown opaline glass pendant
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Early 20th Century British Chinoiserie Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Blown Glass
Painted Tole Eight Light Fixture With A Chinoiserie Design, France C.1930
Located in Houston, TX
A charming painted tole eight light fixture with a chinoiserie design upon the folded iron shape
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Vintage 1930s French Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Hollywood Regency Chinoiserie 8-Light Metal Chandelier
Located in Jacksonville, FL
Vintage metal eight-light chandelier features Asian chinoiserie pagoda styling and faux bamboo
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Vintage 1960s Chinoiserie Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Vintage Jansen 12-Light Chinoiserie Chandelier
Located in Stamford, CT
A 12-light French lacquered chandelier attributed to Maison Jansen, circa 1940s. Having rich raised
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Vintage 1940s Chandeliers and Pendants
Brass and Weathered Zinc Lantern or Pendant Light
Located in Geneva, IL
used. Each light takes one standard size bulb up to 75 watts. Octagonal shaped with a punched out
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Vintage 1970s Spanish Chinoiserie Chandeliers and Pendants
French 1930 Painted Glass Pendent Light
Located in Fairfax, VA
Beautiful octagon chinoiserie painting glass pendant light.
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Vintage 1930s French Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Bronze
20th Century Gilt Iron and Crystal 15 Light Caldwell Chandelier
Located in Charleston, SC
This magnificent Early 20th Century Grand Gilt Iron and Crystal Chandelier is of the Chinoiserie
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Early 20th Century American Chinoiserie Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Iron
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20% Off
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French Mid Century Industrial Boulangerie Trolley Basket Cart C1950
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Materials
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29% Off
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1960s Red Metal Chinoiserie Chinese Pagoda Hanging Lantern Pendant Light
Located in Dayton, OH
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Mid-20th Century Chinoiserie Lanterns
Materials
Metal
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Mid-Victorian Moorish wrought
cast iron pergola or decorative garden structure
Located in London, GB
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Materials
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$117,530
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Antique Regency English Crown Derby Pair Urns Vases Pot Pourri Centerpieces 1815
By Royal Crown Derby Porcelain
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$927 / set
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A Pagoda Lantern - Maison Baguès – France, 1970s
By Maison Baguès, Maison Charles, Maison Jansen
Located in SOTTEVILLE-LÈS-ROUEN, FR
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Materials
Brass, Bronze
Mid Century 1960s Chinoiserie Chinese Pagoda Hanging Lantern Pendant Light
Located in Dayton, OH
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Materials
Metal
$420
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Beautiful Starburst Sunburst Gilded Resin Convex Mirror Belgium, circa 1960s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A petite starburst sunburst mirror. Made of gilded resin and wood. It measures approximate 14.5" in diameter, mirror itself is approximate 3.75" in diameter. It stands approximate 2"...
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Vintage 1960s Belgian Hollywood Regency Sunburst Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Resin
Exceptional 19th Century English Chinoiserie Pagoda Display Cabinet
Located in Houston, TX
Large-scale 19th century English display cabinet executed in the Chinoiserie tradition. Constructed in carved mahogany and conceived as a tripartite architectural façade, each glazed...
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Antique 19th Century English Chinese Chippendale Vitrines
Materials
Glass, Mahogany
$187,500
H 102 in W 84.5 in D 22.5 in
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Located in Woodbury, CT
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20% Off
H 41.5 in W 30 in D 1.5 in
Large Famille Rose Cachepot Planter Chinese Export Porcelain Cobalt Blue / Gilt
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$1,436
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Chinoiserie Pendant Light For Sale on 1stDibs
With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the chinoiserie pendant light you’re looking for. A chinoiserie pendant light — often made from metal, cane and natural fiber — can elevate any home. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect chinoiserie pendant light — we have versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. A chinoiserie pendant light, designed in the Art Deco or Mid-Century Modern style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. A well-made chinoiserie pendant light has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Feldman Lighting Co. are consistently popular.
How Much is a Chinoiserie Pendant Light?
A chinoiserie pendant light can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $2,300, while the lowest priced sells for $1,200 and the highest can go for as much as $18,500.
Finding the Right Chandeliers-pendant-lights for You
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.
Questions About Chinoiserie Pendant Light
- What is a mini pendant light?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021Mini pendant lights are scaled-down versions of pendant lights that dangle from an overhead support. Unique mini-pendant lights are a wonderful way to set the ambiance for an entire space because they dangle in mid-air. On 1stDibs, shop vintage and antique pendant lights.
- What Is a swag pendant light?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021A swag pendant light is a fixture that hangs from the ceiling and provides an often inexpensive light source while taking up very little space. Swag pendant lights take up little space — the fixture is typically a bare or shaded socket that is suspended from the ceiling by way of a robust metal chain or cord. A swag pendant also offers a variety of installation options and can enhance the overall look of the room. Shop a range of antique and vintage swag pendant lighting on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021The difference between pendant lights and chandeliers is not complicated. In terms of both style and function, chandeliers are not that different from pendant lights. The difference between a chandelier and pendant light is not how they look but rather the way in which they hang. Chandeliers are suspended with multiple branches that hold many bulbs while pendants typically dangle from one central cord or chain. Chandeliers tend to be more intricate and fancier, so if you're looking for something luxurious, then this might work best. With pendants, you’re likely to find a variety of examples in minimalistic modern styles; these would make great additions to any office space because of their versatility like being able to turn them on/off with ease. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique and vintage pendant lights and chandeliers.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 30, 2024Here are what the parts of a pendant light are called: The part that attaches to the ceiling is the mounting strap, and the canopy is the part that covers it. A chain usually connects the canopy to the rest of the light at a point called the hanging loop. At the end of the chain is the socket that holds the pendant light's bulb. On many pendants, a shade surrounds the bulb and diffuses light to soften the illumination produced by the fixtures. Shop a range of pendant lights on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 17, 2023Yes, glass pendant lights get dusty. However, all lighting fixtures will eventually gather dust. Regularly wiping your pendant lights can reduce the presence of dust. Shop a variety of glass pendant lights on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023Where you hang a pendant light over a kitchen sink is largely a matter of personal preference. If you're installing a new light fixture, consider where you most need task lighting. You may find it better to hang the lamp off to one side to illuminate a food prep area. Generally, there should be 35 to 40 inches of space between the bottom of the pendant and the countertop to allow for adequate clearance. On 1stDibs, find a collection of pendant lights.
- 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023Yes, you can put a pendant light above a kitchen sink. However, if you don’t already have a light receptacle in place, you may need to hire a professional electrician to run wiring to the area. Also, ensure that there is at least 30 to 36 inches of clearance below the light, so you can stand at the sink. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of pendant lights.
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