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Chandeliers and Pendants For Sale
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
$4,800 Sale Price
50% Off
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): 20.5"H x 8.5"D
Stem Length (inches): 1.5"
Dimensions of Canopy (inch...
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1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Large Cocoon Flush Mount by Friedel Wauer for Goldkant, Castiglioni, Flos Style
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
Large Mid-Century Modern Cocoon four-light flush mount, ceiling light in the style of Achille Castiglioni, designed by Friedel Wauer for Goldkant Leuchten and manufactured in Germany...
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass
Simplicissimus Chandelier, 8 Arms Talco Blue Murano Glass by Multiforme
By Multiforme
Located in Trebaseleghe, IT
Simplicissimus 360 chandelier, 8 lights, Talco Blue artistic glass by Multiforme
This collection in Murano glass is characterized by superb simplicity. It is the result of a research...
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2010s Italian Other Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Blown Glass, Murano Glass
1950s Italian Brass
Black Enamel Pendant Lamp, Attributed to Stilnovo
Located in Rome, IT
Ceiling-mounted pendant composed of a slender brass down-rod, a black enamel steel canopy, and a shallow circular metal reflector. Three brass struts form an open triangular frame th...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass
Gilded Iron and Crystal Chandelier Italian Louis XVI Style Antique Neoclassical
Located in Berlin, DE
Restored Gilded Iron and Crystal Chandelier Italian Louis XVI Style, circa 1910
A beautifully restored chandelier from around 1910, crafted in the refined Italian Louis XVI / Neocla...
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1910s Italian Louis XVI Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Iron
Hand Crafted Solitaire 02 Pendant, Ø50cm/19.7in
By Naomi Paul
Located in London, London
SIMPLE SHADE collection is the essence of a shade. One simple design with transformative properties in singular and multiple forms. Using Japanese philosophy to mindfully design spac...
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21st Century and Contemporary British Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
$11,381 / item
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
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
Poliedri Chandelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian modern chandelier with smoky polyhedron / polyhedral shaped Murano glasses, mounted on chrome finish metal frame, in the style of Venini and Carlo Scarpa / Made in Italy
Diam...
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Late 20th Century Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Murano Glass
$9,900
Striped Frosted Glass
Brass Pendant, Orrefors Sweden 1950s
Located in NUEMBRECHT, NRW
This unusual mid-century pendant was designed and manufactured in Sweden in the 1950s.
The light features a combination of brass and a white striped frosted glass lampshade. At the...
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1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Itsu Ceiling Lamp Model ER 5203/5 in Brass
Rattan, Finland 1950s
By Itsu
Located in Helsinki, FI
A delicate Finnish mid-century ceiling lamp, model ER 5203/5 by Itsu, one of Finland’s foremost lighting manufacturers. The design features a central brass base with glass flower dec...
Category
1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
$2,487 Sale Price
25% Off
Josef Hoffmann Silk and Brass Pendant Wiener Werstaette 5th Avenue, Re Edition
Located in Vienna, AT
This marvellous pendant was designed for the New York branch of the historical Wiener Werkstaette.
All components according to the UL regulations, with an additional charge we will ...
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2010s Austrian Jugendstil 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...
Category
1970s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Acrylic, Driftwood
Italian Brass Cage Chandelier with Bohemian Crystals
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A refined Italian brass cage chandelier from the 1950s, adorned with finely cut Bohemian crystal drops. This elegant one-light fixture features a sculptural brass frame with scrollin...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass
An ART NOUVEAU Chandelier CEILING FIXTURE by HECTOR GUIMARD, France 1900-1960
Located in PARIS, FR
A spectacular and elegant chandelier made of glass tassels by Hector Guimard, France 1900. Art-Nouveau, Art-Déco, Néo-Classique, Shabby-Chic; structure or crown in golden bronze, fluid lines and motifs, tassels forming rods and glass perles enhanced with 3 amber glasses surrounded by motifs in bronze. This piece seems to be a late possibly post-war edition; authentic and ancient piece, edited certainly in 1950-60, coming from an old mansion in Val de...
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Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Bronze
Antique Alabaster Art Deco Plafonnier Chandelier
Located in Søborg, DK
Antique alabaster Art Deco plafonnier chandelier in great condition and with age related wear.
Still maintaining the 3 original brass and porcelain E27 bulb holders in great working ...
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1920s Danish Art Deco Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Alabaster
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
Ultra Pendant Light by Jo Hammerborg for Fog
Morup, 1960s, Denmark
Located in Værløse, DK
Elegant Copper Pendant Light in very fine condition designed by Jo Hammerborg for Fog
Mørup in the 1960s.
* Round copper lacqured pendant light
* Designer: Jo Hammerborg
* Mod...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Copper
Danish Designer, Chandelier, Brass, Glass, Denmark, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and white opaline glass chandelier designed and produced in Denmark, c. 1950s.
Dramatic patina; wear consistent with age and use.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 10.0"H x 17.5...
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
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...
Category
2010s American Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum, Steel, Brass
Italian Hollywood Regency Gilt Metal and Glass Flower Ceiling Light, 1970s
Located in Barntrup, DE
Italian Hollywood Regency style gilt metal and glass flower ceiling light, 1970s
A charming Italian ceiling light in the Hollywood Regency style, dating to the 1970s. This sculptura...
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1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
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
3-Head Venini Glass Chandelier by Lino Tagliapietra, 1960s, Italy
Located in Hagenbach, DE
3-Head Venini Glass Chandelier by Lino Tagliapietra, 1960s, Italy
Lampshade is in very good vintage condition.
This lamp works with 3x E14 light bulbs.
Wired and suitable to use w...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
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
Nura Ceiling Fixture - 30" - 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...
Category
2010s American Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
$6,700 / item
Murano Clear and Gold glass chandelier 4 lights, Vintage Made in Italy in stock
Located in Venezia, IT
Available now - Unique Murano Clear and Gold glass chandelier 4 lights, Vintage Made in Italy in stock
Condition: virtually perfect condition and never used: no heavy scratches, no d...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass, Steel
Utah-24 Ceiling Light by Gallery L7
By Gallery L7
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Large-scale ceiling flush mount light 'Utah-24' designed by Gallery L7, handcrafted and finished in Los Angeles from American brass, suspended perforated raw, aged brass disc (24inch...
Category
2010s American Organic Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
$2,700 / item
Hans Bergström Bird Cage Ceiling Lamp Lacquered Metal, Brass, 1940
Located in Vienna, AT
Pendant Lamp by Hans Bergström, decorated with birds in Brass,
by Ateljé Lyktan, Sweden (labeled on the inside of the textile screen)
This light rarely pops up in the retail market...
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1940s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Hinken Pendant Lamp by Per Sundstedt for Atelje Lyktan, 1970s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Large pendulum by Atelje Lyktan/Kosta Lampan based on a design by Per Sundstedt from the early 70s.
The large lamp body made of painted aluminum follows a technical design language ...
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20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Swedish Designer, Pendant Light, Metal, Glass, Sweden, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A chrome, white lacquered metal and etched glass pendant light likely designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1930s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 14.0"H x 9.5"D
Stem Length (inches): 2....
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1930s Swedish Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Hand-Blown Murano Mottled Fluted Glass Chandelier by Barovier
Toso
Located in New York, NY
A refined and elegant example of mid-century modernist Italian design, this hand-blown Murano fluted glass pendant chandelier by the renowned Baro...
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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Miniforms RIFICOLONA Suspension Lamp by E-ggs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
With its discreet yet impactful presence, Rificolona exploits the art of contrasting a reference to tradition with a decidedly contemporary taste. The lampshade hanging from a wire a...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Plastic
$2,560 / item
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
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
$9,199 Sale Price / item
20% Off
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
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
Rare XXL pendant lamp Rytmic by Havlova Milanda 1969 for Vest Made in Austria
By Vest
Located in München, DE
Huge plastic pendat lamp by Havlova Milanda, model Rytmic 1969 for Vest. Made in Austria.
Creates a great light for all rooms.
Very rare in this size. Great Pop Art design in impecca...
Category
1960s Austrian Space Age Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Plastic
Murano Amber and Gold glass chandelier 5 lights Vintage Made in Italy in stock
Located in Venezia, IT
Murano Amber and Gold glass chandelier 5 lights Vintage Made in Italy in stock
Condition: virtually perfect condition and never used: no heavy scratches, no defects, no cracks no mis...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass, Steel
$2,269 Sale Price
20% Off
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
Josef Hoffmann Jugendstil Crystal Chandelier "Palme Shanghai" Re-Edition
Located in Vienna, AT
Magnificent chandelier in solid casted brass. Extraordinary elaborate finishes. Rich hangings with hand-cut crystal glasses. Surface either brass, patinated, chrome et cetera.
Origin...
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2010s Austrian Jugendstil Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Murano Glass Flower ceiling light with Gold Metal Leaves Italy 1970s
Located in Palermo, PA
A refined Murano glass lamp that can be mounted either hanging from a chain or directly on the ceiling as a flush light.
Delicate white Murano glass flowers are arranged on a gold co...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Midcentury space age cocoon hanging pendant ceiling lamp, 1960s
Located in Zaandam, NL
Gorgeous cocoon pendant in the style of Castiglioni but most likely by renowned German cocoon lamp maker Goldkant. Finding these cocoon lamps in this shape are rare ( most cocoons ar...
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Resin
Spectacular Venetian Chandelier, Murano, 1980s
Located in Budapest, HU
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 XX century
D...
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1990s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
$4,746 / item
Rezzonico Chandelier 6 Arms Artistic Clear Aquamarine Glass Flowers Multiforme
By Multiforme
Located in Trebaseleghe, IT
Rezzonico Chandelier 6 Arms Artistic Clear, Gold and Aquamarine Glass Flowers by Multiforme.
It is an evergreen model, a Classic product manufactured by our skilled masters glass-wor...
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2010s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Blown Glass, Murano Glass
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
Castiglioni Large Viscontea Style Cocoon Italian Pendant Light
Located in Roma, IT
Gorgeous large "Viscontea" style cocoon pendant in fabulous conditions. This charming chandelier was designed by Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni and produced Italy.
In pristin...
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Early 2000s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Steel
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...
Category
2010s American Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
XLCrystal Glass Uplight by Emil Stejnar for Rupert Nikoll
Located in München, DE
Wonderful and very large ceiling lamp from the 1950s.
The lamp with its crystal glass blossoms has a very luxurious appearance and sparkles beautifully.
The design and materials used...
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1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
White French Opaline Milk Glass Shade Brass Pendant Lights
Located in Amsterdam, NL
French opaline glass industrial pendant. Excluding light bulb.
Measure: Weight 1.0 kg / 2.2 lb
riced per individual item. All lamps have been made suitable by international sta...
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Mid-20th Century French Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
1950s Brass, Wood, and Opaline Glass Pendant Attributed to Stilnovo
By Stilnovo
Located in Glendale, CA
1950s Brass, Wood, and Opaline Glass Pendant Attributed to Stilnovo
Executed in round smooth opaline glass with brass hardware and a wood accent finial over the glass shade. A refin...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Rare Arts
Crafts Pendant Lantern, Handcrafted Wrought Iron
Cathedral Glass
Located in Lisse, NL
Note. We are pleased to inform you that all shipments to the United States are free from import duties and tariffs.
Rare early 20th Century handcrafted Arts & Crafts pendant lantern...
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Early 20th Century European Arts and Crafts Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Wrought Iron
Swedish Designer, Chandelier, Brass, Fabric, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and white fabric chandelier designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1950s.
Brand new fabric lampshades.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 26.0"H x 20.0"D
Stem Length (inches): 23.0...
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1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Eclectic Bold Colorful Green Ombre Murano Chandelier
Located in Bromma, SE
Eclectic Bold and Colorful Murano Chandeliers with prisms in ombre colored green glass fading into clear glass.
Green Murano Chandelier with Tubular Tronchi Formed Glass Prisms in Tr...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Chrome
Chandelier 6 Arms Green Smooth Murano Portofino by Multiforme
By Multiforme
Located in Trebaseleghe, IT
The glass chandeliers Portofino is the new collection of lamps made of smooth artistic glass, they are decorated with simple pendant blown glass elements and metal finishings in gold...
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2010s Italian Other Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Medium Murano Vintage Candy pendant blue swirl, made in Italy
Located in København, DK
Medium Murano Vintage Candy pendant ceiling lamp in blue glass. Mouth-blown glass in round shape with swirl pattern. E27 socket. Comes with adjustable su...
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2010s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Murano Glass
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
Coderch Large Disa Wood Hanging Lamp by Tunds
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Disa hanging lamp designed by the architect J.A. Coderch in 1954. It is an iconic reference of the lightning design. Edited and manufactured by Tunds, made with high-quality raw mate...
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2010s European Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum
$1,602 / item
Kalmar Chandelier "Tulipan" Chandelier, Austria, Murano Glass, 1960s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Classic and high-quality Chandelier featured in a metal frame white coated and brass elements with ten E14 bulbs and 41 hand-blown clear glass onion shaped globes. Made by J.T. Kalma...
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1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass
Sunshine Contemporary modern Pendant Lamp 60 Japan vintage kimono paper Brass
Located in Pietrasanta, IT
SUNSHINE
Let the light to come through
Thanks to the Italian manufacturing technique used in our workplace, each item is a testament to our commitment to craftmanship, with atten...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, 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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Celebrate Spring Year-Round with This Lush Murano-Glass Chandelier
Hand-blown glass makes the Italian fixture glow like dew-covered leaves in the sun.
In London, Eva Menz Creates Artisanal Lighting with Theatrical Flair
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A Tale of Two Sputnik Chandeliers
This pair of iconic 20th-century light fixtures with the same name have two very different backgrounds.
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