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Billy Cotton Pick-Up Stick Chandelier in Nickel Bronze, USA 2014
By Billy Cotton
Located in New York, NY
Sculptural form in interesting mix of metals.
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Nickel, Bronze

French 19th century Ormolu, Crystal and Wedgwood Porcelain chandelier
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A unique French 19th century Louis XVI st. Ormolu, Crystal and Wedgwood Porcelain chandelier. This most elegant six arm chandelier is centered at the bottom by a charming Ormolu acor...
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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal, Ormolu

Antique Art Deco Double Fluorescent Ceiling Fixture in Patinated Bronze
Located in Mortsel, BE
A rare, architectural ceiling fixture that marries genuine Art Deco design with early fluorescent lighting technology. The piece features a symmetrical, rectilinear frame executed i...
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1930s Industrial Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Custom Italian Blue Pink Pastel Murano Glass Round Brass Sputnik Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary customizable Italian exclusive Sputnik chandelier of grand size, entirely handcrafted, an enticing modern round design by Cosulich Interiors & Antiques, with a brass str...
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2010s Italian Organic Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Contemporary Italian Amber White Aqua Vivid Blue Murano Glass Sputnik Flushmount
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary Italian custom-made Sputnik chandelier / flush mount, entirely handcrafted, an enticing modern design. The brass structure, is composed of a central half-sphere supporti...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Organic Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

SUPERB Nice Arts&Crafts Six-Bulb Chandelier Stickley era- W7436 ON SALE 30%
Located in Shamokin Dam, PA
SUPERB Nice Arts & Crafts Six-Bulb Chandelier ON SALE 20% OFF This is a great looking large Arts & Crafts Chandelier with a metal frame & period early-1900 glass. The lead in the gl...
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Italian Monumental Blue Green White Murano Glass Round Brass Sputnik Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary monumental Italian exclusive tall Sputnik chandelier of grand size, entirely handcrafted, an enticing decorative round modern design by Cosulich Interiors & Antiques, wi...
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2010s Italian Organic Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Italian Monumental Blue Green White Murano Glass Round Brass Sputnik Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary monumental Italian exclusive tall Sputnik chandelier of grand size, entirely handcrafted, an enticing decorative round modern design by Cosulich Interiors & Antiques, wi...
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2010s Italian Organic Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Mid century JH 604 Pendant Lamp by Hans Wegner for Louis Poulsen 1960
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid century Modern JH 604 Pendant Lamp in white by Hans Wegner for Louis Poulsen Circa 1960. Has adjustable height with pull down handle. Takes (1) edison ligh...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Steel

Sedna Ceiling Lamp, Hand-Blown Murano Glass, 2021, Size "L"
Located in San Miniato PI, IT
Solitary or in constellation, these lights create individual light concepts and associate with star constellations. Each glass piece is named after a star or a planet. They exist...
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2010s Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Stainless Steel

Sedna Ceiling Lamp, Hand-Blown Murano Glass, 2021, Size "S"
Located in San Miniato PI, IT
Solitary or in constellation, these lights create individual light concepts and associate with star constellations. Each glass piece is named after a star or a planet. They exist...
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2010s Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Stainless Steel

Sedna Ceiling Lamp, Hand-Blown Murano Glass, 2021, Size "XL"
Located in San Miniato PI, IT
Solitary or in constellation, these lights create individual light concepts and associate with star constellations. Each glass piece is named after a star or a planet. They exist...
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2010s Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Stainless Steel

Bespoke Italian Art Deco Design Crystal Murano Glass Nickel Modern Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
A contemporary creation to bring dazzling light and airiness in any interior, this bespoke contemporary Italian organic light fixture is in blown...
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2010s Italian Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

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Nickel

Modern Italian Pastel Rose Pink Yellow White Murano Glass Sputnik Flushmount
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary custom made Sputnik chandelier/flush mount, this one of an oval shape, entirely handcrafted in Italy, an enticing modern design with a natural brass structure composed o...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Organic Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal, Brass

Sirio Ceiling Lamp, Hand-Blown Murano Glass, 2021, Size "L"
Located in San Miniato PI, IT
Solitary or in constellation, these lights create individual light concepts and associate with star constellations. Each glass piece is named after a star or a planet. They exist as hanging, floor, standing and wall luminaries. The creator combines the craft of ancient glassblowing with a simple, yet distinct design. In order to achieve the large size of the glass objects and working without forms, it takes a high level of refined craftsmanship and skill performed by only a few master glassblowers. Sirius is the most visible star in the sky. SIRIO lamp...
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2010s Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Stainless Steel

Sirio Ceiling Lamp, Hand-Blown Murano Glass, 2021, Size "M"
Located in San Miniato PI, IT
Solitary or in constellation, these lights create individual light concepts and associate with star constellations. Each glass piece is named after a star or a planet. They exist as hanging, floor, standing and wall luminaries. The creator combines the craft of ancient glassblowing with a simple, yet distinct design. In order to achieve the large size of the glass objects and working without forms, it takes a high level of refined craftsmanship and skill performed by only a few master glassblowers. Sirius is the most visible star in the sky. SIRIO lamp...
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2010s Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Stainless Steel

Sirio Ceiling Lamp, Hand-Blown Murano Glass, 2021, Size "XL"
Located in San Miniato PI, IT
Solitary or in constellation, these lights create individual light concepts and associate with star constellations. Each glass piece is named after a star or a planet. They exist as hanging, floor, standing and wall luminaries. The creator combines the Craft of ancient glassblowing with a simple, yet distinct design. In order to achieve the large size of the glass objects and working without forms, it takes a high level of refined craftsmanship and skill performed by only a few master glassblowers. Sirius is the most visible star in the sky. SIRIO lamp...
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2010s Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Stainless Steel

Sirio Ceiling Lamp, Hand-Blown Murano Glass, 2021, Size "XXL"
Located in San Miniato PI, IT
Solitary or in constellation, these lights create individual light concepts and associate with star constellations. Each glass piece is named after a star or a planet. They exist as hanging, floor, standing and wall luminaries. The creator combines the craft of ancient glassblowing with a simple, yet distinct design. In order to achieve the large size of the glass objects and working without forms, it takes a high level of refined craftsmanship and skill performed by only a few master glassblowers. Sirius is the most visible star in the sky. SIRIO lamp...
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2010s Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Stainless Steel

Sirio Ceiling Lamp, Hand-Blown Murano Glass, 2021, Size "XXXL"
Located in San Miniato PI, IT
Solitary or in constellation, these lights create individual light concepts and associate with star constellations. Each glass piece is named after a star or a planet. They exist as hanging, floor, standing and wall luminaries. The creator combines the craft of ancient glassblowing with a simple, yet distinct design. In order to achieve the large size of the glass objects and working without forms, it takes a high level of refined craftsmanship and skill performed by only a few master glassblowers. Sirius is the most visible star in the sky. SIRIO lamp...
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2010s Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Stainless Steel

Sirio Ceiling Lamp, Hand-Blown Murano Glass, 2021, Size "S"
Located in San Miniato PI, IT
Solitary or in constellation, these lights create individual light concepts and associate with star constellations. Each glass piece is named after a star or a planet. They exist as hanging, floor, standing and wall luminaries. The creator combines the craft of ancient glassblowing with a simple, yet distinct design. In order to achieve the large size of the glass objects and working without forms, it takes a high level of refined craftsmanship and skill performed by only a few master glassblowers. Sirius is the most visible star in the sky. SIRIO lamp...
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2010s Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Stainless Steel

Gagneau, Chandelier with Medallions, France, circa 1890
Located in PARIS, FR
Charming Louis XVI-inspired gilded bronze chandelier with six lights attributed to Gagneau. It is made of six oval medallions surrounded by a ribboned torus and topped with garlands ...
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1890s French Louis XVI Antique Chandeliers and Pendants

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Bronze

Haumea Ceiling Lamp, Hand-Blown Murano Glass, 2021, Size "XL" Handmade Lighting
Located in San Miniato PI, IT
Solitary or in constellation, these lights create individual light concepts and associate with star constellations. Each glass piece is named after a star or a planet. They exist...
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2010s Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Stainless Steel

Starglow Ceiling Lamp, Hand-Blown Murano Glass, 2021, Size "XXL"
Located in San Miniato PI, IT
Solitary or in constellation, these lights create individual light concepts and associate with star constellations. Each glass piece is named after a star or a planet. They exist...
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2010s Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Stainless Steel

Haumea Ceiling Lamp, Hand-Blown Murano Glass, 2021, Size "M", Handmade Lighting.
Located in San Miniato PI, IT
Solitary or in constellation, these lights create individual light concepts and associate with star constellations. Each glass piece is named after a star or a planet. They exist...
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2010s Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Stainless Steel

Starglow Ceiling Lamp, Hand-Blown Murano Glass, 2021, Size "L"
Located in San Miniato PI, IT
Solitary or in constellation, these lights create individual light concepts and associate with star constellations. Each glass piece is named after a star or a planet. They exist...
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2010s Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Stainless Steel

Starglow Ceiling Lamp, Hand-Blown Murano Glass, 2021, Size "M"
Located in San Miniato PI, IT
Solitary or in constellation, these lights create individual light concepts and associate with star constellations. Each glass piece is named after a star or a planet. They exist...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Stainless Steel

Haumea Ceiling Lamp, Hand-Blown Murano Glass, 2021, Size "S"
Located in San Miniato PI, IT
Solitary or in constellation, these lights create individual light concepts and associate with star constellations. Each glass piece is named after a star or a planet. They exist...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Stainless Steel

Starglow Ceiling Lamp, Hand-Blown Murano Glass, 2021, Size "S"
Located in San Miniato PI, IT
Solitary or in constellation, these lights create individual light concepts and associate with star constellations. Each glass piece is named after a star or a planet. They exist...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Stainless Steel

Haumea Ceiling Lamp, Hand-Blown Murano Glass, 2021, Size "XXL" Lighting
Located in San Miniato PI, IT
Solitary or in constellation, these lights create individual light concepts and associate with star constellations. Each glass piece is named after a star or a planet. They exist...
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2010s Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Stainless Steel

Starglow Ceiling Lamp, Hand-Blown Murano Glass, 2021
Located in San Miniato PI, IT
Solitary or in constellation, these lights create individual light concepts and associate with star constellations. Each glass piece is named after a star or a planet. They exist...
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2010s Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Stainless Steel

Haumea Ceiling Lamp, Hand-Blown Murano Glass, 2021, Size "L", Handmade Lighting
Located in San Miniato PI, IT
Solitary or in constellation, these lights create individual light concepts and associate with star constellations. Each glass piece is named after a star or a planet. They exist...
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2010s Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Stainless Steel

Haumea Ceiling Lamp, Hand-Blown Murano Glass, 2021, Size "XXXL", Lighting
Located in San Miniato PI, IT
Solitary or in constellation, these lights create individual light concepts and associate with star constellations. Each glass piece is named after a star or a planet. They exist...
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2010s Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Stainless Steel

Flavio Poli Mid-Century Modern Design Pendant Glass Lamp for Seguso Italy 1950s
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Tan France Auction Pick Italian midcentury modern design glass pendant lamp designed by Flavio Poli for Seguso Vetri d'Arte ‘Art glass’ with red, yellow and blue lined striped glass...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Italian Contemporary Brass Pastel Murano Glass Oval Sputnik Modern Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary Italian exclusive Sputnik chandelier of grand size, entirely handcrafted, an enticing modern oval design with a brass structure composed of a central core supporting jut...
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2010s Italian Organic Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Italian Yellow White Blue Pastel Murano Glass Nickel Circular Sputnik Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
Ideal for low ceilings or above an opening door, the short height makes it a very functional and rare solution, this small chandelier is a little jewel, entirely customizable in colors, sizes and finishes. This is a contemporary Italian exclusive design Sputnik pendant or flush mount, entirely handcrafted with a circular shape, an enticing modern happy design with a nickel structure composed of a cylindrical round core supporting jutting out satin nickel baguettes with a round section, each decorated with blown Art glass disks worked with a very special mixing technique in different sophisticated colors: variegated white, amber, opaline gold...
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2010s Italian Organic Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Iron, Nickel

Italian Monumental Blue Pink Pastel Murano Glass Round Brass Sputnik Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary monumental Italian exclusive Sputnik chandelier of grand size, entirely handcrafted, an enticing modern round design by Cosulich Interiors & Antiques, with a brass struc...
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2010s Italian Organic Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Hand Carved Basaltic Stone Pendant Lamp
By Samantha Rodríguez
Located in Guadalajara, Jal.
The light radiating from the hand carved basalt stone reminds us the fire of their volcanic source. From the veins of Jalisco, basaltic stone is extr...
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2010s Chandeliers and Pendants

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Stone, Brass

Contemporary Italian Yellow White Aqua Blue Murano Glass Oval Sputnik Flushmount
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary Italian custom-made Sputnik chandelier / flush mount of oval shape, entirely handcrafted, an enticing modern design. The structure, with a special hand-painted tarnished...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Organic Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal, Nickel, Silver Leaf

Contemporary Italian Yellow White Blue Green Murano Glass Sputnik Flushmount
Located in New York, NY
An explosion of colors! or a subtle statement: This contemporary custom Sputnik chandelier / flushmount, is entirely customizable and handcrafted in Italy: an enticing modern design,...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Organic Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal, Nickel

Mid Century/Modern Pentagon Chandelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A Custom designed and Custom made for an Interior Designer in Los Angeles a while back . Has been shown in showroom as a sample . Never used . Made after the style of ( Adolf Loose )...
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Wood

Mid Century /Modern Sputnik -Star Chandelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A one of a kind Custom Designed and Custom made Chandelier for an Interior Designer in Los Angeles . Never to be made again . Three years in the making with a 12" diameter center sph...
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Acrylic

Italian White Teal Turquoise Blue Murano Glass Sputnik Half Dome Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary Italian exclusive design Sputnik pendant or flush mount, entirely handcrafted with a half moon shape, an enticing modern happy design with an antique brass structure com...
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2010s Italian Organic Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Italian White Teal Turquoise Blue Murano Glass Sputnik Half Dome Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary Italian exclusive design Sputnik pendant or flush mount, entirely handcrafted with a half moon shape, an enticing modern happy design with an antique brass structure com...
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2010s Italian Organic Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Italian Monumental Gold Pink Green Murano Glass Oval Bronze Sputnik Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary customizable monumental Italian exclusive Sputnik chandelier of grand size, entirely handcrafted, an enticing modern vertical oval egg, with a structure, in bronze finis...
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2010s Italian Organic Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Italian Yellow White Pink Pastel Murano Glass Bronze Circular Sputnik Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
Ideal for low ceilings or above an opening door, the short height makes it a very functional and rare solution, this small chandelier is a little jewel, entirely customizable in colo...
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2010s Italian Organic Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Iron

Italian Monumental Gold Pink Green Murano Glass Oval Bronze Sputnik Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary customizable monumental Italian exclusive Sputnik chandelier of grand size, entirely handcrafted, an enticing modern vertical oval egg design, with a structure, in bronz...
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2010s Italian Organic Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Italian Yellow White Pink Pastel Murano Glass Bronze Circular Sputnik Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
Ideal for low ceilings or above an opening door, the short height makes it a very functional and rare solution, this small chandelier is a little jewel, entirely customizable in colo...
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2010s Italian Organic Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Iron

Italian Yellow White Pink Aqua Blue Pastel Murano Glass Brass Sputnik Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary Italian Exclusive Design Sputnik pendant or flush mount, entirely handcrafted with a half moon shape, an enticing modern happy design with a brass structure composed of ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Organic Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Bespoke Italian Amber Red Brown Murano Glass Bronze Finish Sputnik Flushmount
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary custom made Sputnik chandelier / flushmount, entirely handcrafted in Italy, an enticing modern design with a bronzed hand made structure composed of a central half spher...
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2010s Italian Organic Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Modern Italian Pastel Rose Pink Yellow White Murano Glass Sputnik Flushmount
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary custom-made Sputnik chandelier/flush mount, this one of an oval shape, entirely handcrafted in Italy, an enticing modern design with a natural brass structure composed o...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Organic Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal, Brass

Italian Contemporary Brass Pastel Murano Glass Sputnik Round Sphere Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary Italian exclusive Sputnik chandelier of circular shape, entirely handcrafted, an enticing modern round design with a brass structure composed of a central core supportin...
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2010s Italian Organic Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Contemporary Italian Amber White Aqua Blue Green Murano Glass Sputnik Flushmount
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary Italian custom-made Sputnik chandelier / flush mount, entirely handcrafted, an enticing modern design. The brass structure, is composed of a central half-sphere supporti...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Organic Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Bespoke Italian Art Deco Design Crystal Murano Glass Nickel Modern Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
A contemporary creation to bring dazzling light and airiness in any interior, this bespoke contemporary Italian organic light fixture is in blown...
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2010s Italian Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

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Nickel

Contemporary Italian Yellow White Rose Pink Murano Glass Oval Sputnik Flushmount
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary custom made Sputnik chandeliers / flushmounts, this one of an oval shape, entirely handcrafted in Italy, an enticing modern design with a natural brass structure compose...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Organic Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal, Nickel

Modern Italian White Aqua Blue Yellow Murano Glass Nickel Sputnik Flushmount
Located in New York, NY
An explosion of colors! or a subtle statement to your choice: This contemporary post-modern Sputnik chandelier/flush mount, is entirely customizable and handcrafted in Italy: an enticing modern design, exclusive by Cosulich Interiors Antiques, here with a polished nickel structure, composed of a glowing central half sphere supporting jutting out metal baguette rods with an interesting square section, each decorated with blown Murano art glass disks worked with a very special iridescent and variegated texture, in different sophisticated colors: white, soft yellow, ivory opaline, blue, streaked green, and mixed aquamarine colors. The texture picks up reflections that create different shades of colors depending on the light source, highlighting the organic geometric design. Can be a pendant with a longer rod or an entire sphere, variations are limitless. Fitted with 24 candelabras...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Organic Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal, Nickel

Contemporary Italian Yellow White Blue Green Murano Glass Sputnik Flushmount
Located in New York, NY
An explosion of colors! or a subtle statement: This contemporary custom Sputnik chandelier / flushmount, is entirely customizable and handcrafted in Italy: an enticing modern design,...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Organic Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal, Nickel

Contemporary Italian Yellow White Aqua Blue Murano Glass Oval Sputnik Flushmount
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary Italian custom-made Sputnik chandelier / flush mount of oval shape, entirely handcrafted, an enticing modern design. The structure in polished nickel, is composed of a c...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Organic Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal, Nickel

Italian Monumental Blue Pink Pastel Murano Glass Round Brass Sputnik Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary monumental Italian exclusive Sputnik chandelier of grand size, entirely handcrafted, an enticing modern round design by Cosulich Interiors & Antiques, with a brass struc...
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2010s Italian Organic Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Contemporary Italian Yellow White Rose Pink Murano Glass Oval Sputnik Flushmount
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary custom made Sputnik chandeliers / flushmounts, this one of an oval shape, entirely handcrafted in Italy, an enticing modern design with a natural brass structure compose...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Organic Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal, Nickel

Italian Contemporary Brass Pastel Murano Glass Oval Sputnik Modern Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary Italian exclusive Sputnik chandelier of grand size, entirely handcrafted, an enticing modern oval design with a brass structure composed of a central core supporting jut...
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2010s Italian Organic Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

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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