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Chandeliers and Pendants For Sale
Art Deco Style Yellow and Beige Marbled Glass Pendant Light, Germany, 1950s
Located in Barntrup, DE
Art Deco-style yellow and beige marbled glass pendant light, Germany, circa the 1950s.
This elegant pendant light features a beautifully scalloped glass shade in a striking yellow a...
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1950s German Art Deco Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass
Italian Vintage Murano Chandelier, 57 Glass Rondini
By Venini
Located in Gaiarine Frazione Francenigo (TV), IT
Italian vintage Murano chandelier made by 57 glass petals "rondini" crystal glass in a chrome frame.
Period: late XX century
Dimensions: 52,70 inches (136 cm) height with chain; 29,4...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Art Glass
Swedish Designer, Chandelier, Brass, Wood, Glass, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass, wood and etched glass chandelier designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1950s.
The brass stem and canopy presents with moderate oxidation. Overall Dimensions (inches): 21.0"H ...
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1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Swedish Orrefors Crystal 1950s Mid Century Pendant Flush Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful 1950s crystal and brass 22”
Wide pendant or flush light by Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors. 5 candelabra light sockets. Newly Rewired
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1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Brutalist Brass Pendant Lights by Svend Aage Holm Sorensen, 1960s, Denmark
Located in Værløse, DK
Set of Substantial Brutalist Brass Pendant Lights designed Svend Aage Holm Sørensen in the 1960s.
* Set (2) of large pendant lights with layered flame-cut brass slates
* Designer: S...
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1960s Danish Brutalist Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Hans Bergström Brass And Wood Chandelier, circa 1950
By Hans Bergström, ASEA
Located in Vienna, AT
Delightful Swedish brass and wood chandelier, attributed to Hans Bergström for ASEA Belysning. Carved elm wood centerpiece with brass leaves decoration on top, and five ribbed brass ...
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1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
$4,173 / item
Swedish Designer, Pendant Light, Alabaster, Rope, Sweden, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
An alabaster and brown rope and brass pendant light designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1930s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 21"H x 18"Diameter
Stem Length (inches): 13.5"
Dimensio...
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1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Alabaster
Nura Ceiling Fixture - 18" - Cognac Leather
By RTO Lighting
Located in Philadelphia, PA
The Nura Ceiling Fixture combines hand-stitched leather over walnut accented by a brass pole and canopy. This fixture can either be hung as a ceiling surface mount or a pendant suppo...
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2010s American Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
$2,800 / item
Elegant Murano Poliedri Chandelier - Carlo Scarpa - smoked glasses
By Mazzega
Located in Gaiarine Frazione Francenigo (TV), IT
Elegant Italian chandelier made from 56 beautiful Murano smoked glasses "poliedri." Structure in gold and brass colored metal.
Period: late 20th century
Dimensions: 37.80 inches (96 ...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Blown Glass
Swedish Designer, Pendant Light, Brass, Glass, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and etched glass pendant light designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1950s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 22.25" Height x 8.0" Diameter
Stem Length (inches): 7.375"
Dimension...
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1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Rustic English Arts and Crafts Style Copper and Slag Glass Chandelier
Located in Queens, NY
Rustic English Arts and Crafts-style hammered copper chandelier with four suspended hanging laterns made of copper with yellow and beige sla...
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Late 19th Century British Arts and Crafts Antique Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Copper
Dutch 1920s Grey Brown Enamel Cast Iron Garage Workshop Pendant Lights
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Dutch 1920s old garage workshop light
Grey Brown enamel with cast iron top
White interior
Weight: 6.50 kg / 14.3 lb
Priced per individual item. All lamps have been made suitable by...
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1920s Dutch Industrial Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Enamel, Iron
20th-Century French Iron Chandelier with Foliate Details
Located in Atlanta, GA
This 20th-century French iron chandelier presents a clear example of traditional metalwork shaped into a restrained foliate motif. The frame is composed of curved iron arms that rise...
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20th Century French Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Iron
Swedish Designer, Pendant Light, Alabaster, Rope, Sweden, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
An alabaster and brown cord pendant light likely designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1930s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 38.0"H x 17.625"W x 17.625"D
Stem Length (inches): 13.0"
D...
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1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Alabaster
Swedish Modern ASEA Five Arm Chandelier in Brass, Oak and Silk, Sweden, 1950s
By ASEA
Located in The Hague, NL
This striking five-arm chandelier was produced by ASEA in Sweden in the early 1950s. An excellent example of Swedish Modern lighting design, it showcases a refined blend of materials...
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Benedict Wrought Iron Chandelier by Miamar Home
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This two-tier, eight-arm iron chandelier features a graceful, sculptural design with subtly curved arms radiating from a central tapered hub. Each arm supports a white faux candle sl...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Wrought Iron
Veneziana 6 tiers chandelier. 65 Opaline glass elements. Silvio Piattelli design
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.
I added glass elements with a more comp...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Glass, Murano Glass
French Art Deco Lustre Alabaster Ceiling Pendant Chandelier, circa 1930
Located in Labrit, Landes
Antique alabaster chandelier or lustre, French made in the art nouveau period
Good condition
Shipping:
D 35 / 35 / 10 cm 4 kg.
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1930s French Art Nouveau Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Alabaster
German Model 2196 UFO Pendant Lamp by Aloys Ferdinand Gangkofner, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid Century pendant light from Erco according to a design by Aloy's gangkofner.
A design with a minimalist basic shape and a complex surface. The lentil -shaped luminaire body is ma...
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20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Swedish Designer, Pendant Light, Fabric, Sweden, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
An off-white and yellow fabric pendant light designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1970s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 18.0" Height x 14.0" Diameter
Stem Length (inches): 7.0"
Dimen...
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1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Fabric
1950s Stilux Milano Opaline Glass
Perforated Painted Metal Pendant
Located in Glendale, CA
1950s Stilux Milano Opaline Glass
Perforated Painted Metal Pendant.
Executed in sculptural opaline glass with black painted perforated metal accent pieces and patinated brass ...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass
1950s Swedish Designer Pendant In Brass With Opal Art Glass.
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
Beautiful pendant designed and produced in the 1950s combined with opal art glass vase / shade. The opal vase is hand painted with gold colour paint. There is one E27 / 28 screw fitt...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Opal, Brass
$1,426 Sale Price
20% Off
French White Opaline Glass Pendant Lights
Located in Amsterdam, NL
French opaline glass industrial pendant.
Weight 1.50 kg / 3.3 lb
Priced per individual item. All lamps have been made suitable by international standards for incandescent light bul...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Glass, Opaline Glass
German Solan Ceiling Pendant Nickel with Counterweight by Florian Schulz, 1970s
Located in Hannover, DE
Florian Schulz (1946—2019) completed an apprenticeship as a metal sculptor in his parents' craft business. As the youngest son, he took over the lighting manufacturer in 1973. From t...
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1970s German Hollywood Regency Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass, Nickel
$1,287 Sale Price
20% Off
Palmette Ceiling Light - four levels, 160 turquoise glasses
By Mazzega
Located in Gaiarine Frazione Francenigo (TV), IT
Palmette ceiling light made by 160 Murano turquoise glasses in a gold metal frame. Murano blown glass in a traditional way. Structure in gold colored metal.
Period: late 20th century...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Art Glass
1965 Sciolari Inox Chandelier with Lucite Cubes and Brass Rods, Italy
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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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Stainless Steel, Brass
Mid-Century Modern 5-armed brass and glass Sputnik lamp, 1950
By Arteluce
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Mid-Century Modern 5-armed brass and glass Sputnik lamp, 1950
The usual slight signs of wear and a beautiful patina.
The lamp is executed with 5x E14 Edison screw fit bulbs.
It i...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass
1920 Czechoslovak Art Deco Brass and Opaline Glass Pendant Lamp, Napako 13443
By Napako
Located in Praha, CZ
Large Art Deco pendant lamp designed by Napako, type 13443, manufactured in Czechoslovakia around 1920. The fixture features a sculptural brass body with authentic aged patina and a ...
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1920s Czech Art Deco Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass
Antique Glass Alabaster Plafonnier Chandelier
Located in Søborg, DK
Antique glass alabaster plafonnier chandelier in great condition and with age related wear.
Decorated brass ceiling cup with a brass finial on th...
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1920s Danish Art Deco Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
$476 Sale Price
31% Off
Sunburst Starburst Flush Mount Light Fixture in Gilt Iron
Located in Barcelona, ES
Brutalist gold gilt iron sunburst light fixture, France, 1950s.
In the manner of Gilbert Poillerat.
Hand-hammered iron starburst flush mount with frosted glass shade. It has alternat...
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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Gold Leaf, Metal, Iron
Mid-20th Century White Porcelain Opaline Glass Black Enamel Brass Pendant Lights
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Porcelain industrial hanging lamp.
White porcelain, brass and white opaline milk glass.
Black enamel shade
2 conductors, no ground.
Weight: 1.70 kg / 3.7 lb
Priced per individual i...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass, Enamel
Art Deco Marbled Yellow and Brown Glass and Brass Pendant Light, 1930s
Located in Barntrup, DE
An Art Deco marbled, slightly layered dark yellow and brown glass and brass pendant light from the 1930s, Germany.
This stunning ceiling light fixture showcases a marbled, slightly ...
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1930s German Art Deco Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass
Tenfold 5T 24inch, Brutalist Chandelier, Nickel, Geometric Pendant, Customizable
By Luft Tanaka
Located in Brooklyn, NY
TENFOLD 5 TIER 24inch in Polished Nickel by Luft Tanaka Studio
Composed of interlocking mirror polished sheetmetal panels, the Tenfold Series is inspired by the aesthetics and archi...
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2010s American Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum, Steel, Brass
Ceramic link chain pendant light
Located in Attleboro, MA
THIS CHANDELIER IN CLAY #60 IS READY TO SHIP FOR OTHER COLORS EXPECT 5-6 WEEKS FOR ORDER TO SHIP
The ceramic chandelier is a captivating piece of art that seamlessly blends earthy...
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2010s American Organic Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Ceramic, Jute
$1,750 / item
Dutch Art Deco Amsterdam School Chandelier by Winkelman
van der Bijl, c. 1925
Located in EVERDINGEN, NL
A rare Amsterdam School chandelier with a hand-forged iron frame, stained and opaline glass crown, and a pleated silk volant finished with tiny wooden beads.
At 140 cm (55”) tall and...
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1920s Dutch Art Deco Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Bronze, Copper
Onos 55
Brass Pendant Lamp by Florian Schulz, 1970s Germany
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Designed by Florian Schulz and crafted in Germany in the 1970s, this pendant light captivates with its elegant and functional design. Its sleek, minimalist aesthetic reflects the era...
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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Artistic Chandelier 6arms Amethyst-green-pink Murano Glass Rosae by Multiforme
By Multiforme
Located in Trebaseleghe, IT
Artistic chandelier 6 arms in amethyst-green-pink Murano glass, flowers in pink vitreous paste Rosae Rosarum by Multiforme.
Three of our Timeless collections have taken inspiration f...
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2010s Italian Other Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Blown Glass, Murano Glass
$9,244 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Grand French 1960s Crystal Flush Ceiling Light, Midcentury
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful luxurious large golden solid brass flush pendant with 32 solid glass crystal orbs . The pendant emits light upward as well as through the glass orbs. 5 light candelabra ...
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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass, Enamel
Leather Pendant Light in Berry, Capa, Talabartero Collection Saddle Lamp
By L
Aviva Home
Located in New York, NY
The lamps in this collection are inspired by Colombia’s equestrian heritage, layered with a jewel-toned color palette that takes inspiration from the works of
Colombian artist Fernan...
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21st Century and Contemporary Colombian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
White Porcelain Clear Glass Vintage Industrial Brass Pendant Lights
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Porcelain industrial hanging lamp.
White porcelain, brass and clear texture glass.
2 conductors, no ground.
Weight: 1.20 kg / 2.6 lb
Priced per individual item. All lamps have been...
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Green Enamel Vintage Industrial Pendant Lights
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Enamel industrial pendant.
Green enamel shade, white inside.
Dark grey cast aluminum top.
Weight: 2.90 kg / 6.4 lb
Priced per individual item. All lamps have been made suitab...
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Mid-20th Century Ukrainian Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum, Enamel
Mid-Century Modern Sizable Flush Mount, Model K5-40, Idman 1950s
By Idman Oy
Located in Helsinki, FI
This elegant Mid-Century Modern flush mount ceiling light by Idman, crafted in the 1950s, exudes timeless charm with its soft, diffused glow and beautifully balanced design. The roun...
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1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass
Fine Empire Chandelier Crystal Sac a Pearl Lamp Lustre Silver Art Deco Antique
Located in Berlin, DE
Exquisite Italian Empire Chandelier - 1890
This elegant Italian Empire chandelier is a true masterpiece of Art Deco design. Its silver-plated brass frame and cascading crystal detai...
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1890s Italian Art Deco Antique Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass, Wire
Italian Designer, Pendant Light, Resin, Italy, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A beige resin pendant light designed and produced in Italy, c. 1960s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 27.5"H x 20.0"W x 20.0"D
Cord Length (inches): 10.75"
Dimensions of Canopy: 3.25...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Resin
Low Plafonnier Crystal Chandelier Brass Lustre Ceiling Art Deco Gold Antique
Located in Berlin, DE
Introducing our beloved old chandelier, restored with love and expertise in Berlin. Its electrical wiring is compatible with the US, as it has been professionally re-wired and is rea...
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Early 19th Century Italian Art Deco Antique Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass, Wire
Nura Ceiling Fixture - 30" - Au Lait Leather
By RTO Lighting
Located in Philadelphia, PA
The Nura Ceiling Fixture combines hand-stitched leather over walnut accented by a brass pole and canopy. This fixture can either be hung as a ceiling surface mount or a pendant suppo...
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2010s American Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
$6,700 / item
Murano Hand Blown Chartreuse Green Glass Chandelier, in stock
Located in Miami, FL
Murano Hand Blown Chartreuse Green Glass Chandelier, in stock
All different shaped chartreuse green discs with white details,
rigadin technique
Brass plated structure with 24 expose...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
1970s Acrylic Grape Cluster Swag Corner Hanging Pendant Chandelier Light
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
1970s acrylic and driftwood swag grape cluster pendant chandelier light. The chain has a patina from age and measures 139" long; the cord is...
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1970s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Acrylic, Driftwood
Large Spanish Crown Sunburst fixture in Gilt Metal and frost Glass , circa 1950
Located in La xara, VC
Large Spanish crown light in gilt metal and frosted glass, Spain, 1950s. Midcentury antique gilt iron frame or pendant with laurel leaf motifs surrounding a central frosted glass dif...
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1950s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Iron, Gold Leaf
$828 Sale Price
50% Off
Elegant Italian chandelier by Pietro Chiesa for Fontana Arte
Located in Milano, IT
Pietro Chiesa Chandelier for Fontana Arte, 1940s – Sculptural Mid-Century Elegance
An elegant and rare chandelier designed by Pietro Chiesa for Fontana Arte in the 1940s, exemplifyi...
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1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass
21st Century, 3 Lights Billiard Chandelier in Golden Bronze
Located in Calenzano, FI
3 Lights billiard chandelier in patinated gold bronze.
The metal parts are in patinated gold bronze. Each object is handcrafted and the care for every detail makes each item unique ...
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2010s Italian Louis XVI Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Bronze
Antique French Horizontal Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1920's French large horizontal chandelier with 14 lights.
Measurements:
Height: 48"
Length: 68"
Depth: 27"
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1920s French Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal
Glossy Cream Ceramic Chandelier in Antique Brass 5-Arm 42.5" DIA
By Lostine
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Five antique brass patina arms curve up from a ceramic cluster dish to five tall stoneware ceramic shades in a glossy glaze with a subtle off-white hue. ...
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2010s American Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Koloman Moser Josef Hoffmann/Wiener Werkstätte Jugendstil Chandlier Re-Edition
Located in Vienna, AT
Ceiling light with four opaline glass bulbs, total drop custom-made. Josef Hoffmann and Koloman Moser were using these designs! Glasses with coloured spots with an additional charge ...
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2010s Austrian Jugendstil Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Large Pendant Model 1092 by Paavo Tynell for Taito Oy, Finland, 1940s
By Taito Oy, Paavo Tynell
Located in Karis, Nyland
A striking Model 1092 pendant lamp designed by Paavo Tynell for Taito Oy in the 1940s. This rare early model exemplifies Tynell’s ability to merge natural materials with refined craf...
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1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Slate, Brass, Nickel
Large chandelier with smoked Murano glass pendants inspired mid-century design
Located in Trebaseleghe, IT
Large chandelier with smoked Murano glass pendants, inspired by mid-century Italian design
Direct from the source:
We are not just retailers, but direct manufacturers! Located near ...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Blown Glass
Swedish Art Nouveau Counterweight Pendant in the Style of Josef Frank
Located in Hannover, DE
This lovely Swedish counterweight lamp is a real gem! It's in such great condition for its age. The design and especially the floral fabric are strongly reminiscent of the Austrian d...
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1920s Swedish Art Nouveau Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal
Italian Midcentury Opaline Pendant Light MEDUSA by Carlo Nason for Leucos, 1970s
Located in Morazzone, Varese
Italian Midcentury Opaline Pendant Light MEDUSA by Carlo Nason for Leucos, 1970s
Beautiful and shiny handblown pendant light in Murano Opaline transparent glass with light blue glas...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum
Glossy Cream Ceramic Lola Chandelier in Antique Brass 3-Arm 32.5" DIA
By Lostine
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Three antique brass patina arms curve up from a ceramic cluster dish to three tall stoneware ceramic shades in a glossy glaze with a subtle off-white hue...
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2010s American Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Brass Counterweight Pendant Lamp by Florian Schulz, 1970s, Germany
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Brass Counterweight Pendant Lamp by Florian Schulz, 1970s, Germany
Lampshades is in very good vintage condition.
This lamp works with E27 light bulbs.
Wired and suitable to use wi...
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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
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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