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Chandeliers and Pendants For Sale
Lampadario Poliedri Carlo Scarpa 1950 Venini vetro di Murano Celeste e Giallo
By Carlo Scarpa
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Lampadario Di Venini Carlo Scarpa 1950 Poliedri
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
$3,979 Sale Price
30% Off
Petite Italian Roses Three-Light Tole Chandelier Gilded Metal, European, 1960s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A Hollywood Regency midcentury gilt tole roses chandelier, the fixture requires three European E14 candelabra bulbs, each bulb up to 40 watts. This light has a beautiful patina and g...
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1960s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Hanami Suspension Large - Transparent Wire By Adriano Rachele
Located in Pomezia, Rome
Hanami is a symbol of delicate poetry, taking its name from the traditional Japanese ritual of observing blossoming cherry trees. The Hanami family includes ethereal suspensions, ava...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Other
Leather Pendant Light in Emerald Green, 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
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...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Chrome
1960 Large 16-light chandelier by Maison Roche
By Maison Roche
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
1960 Large 16-light chandelier by Maison Roche
Composed of 16 outward-facing light arms placed around the perimeter on two round levels.
The large circle of 8 arms on the lower part ...
Category
1960s French Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Art Deco Style Josef Hoffmann
Wiener Werkstätte Chandelier, Re Edition
Located in Vienna, AT
A really beautiful, modern and exclusive brass chandelier, chased, hammered and casted parts. Model# 3669-M and WWF 119-4-2 at the Wiener Werkstätte pattern-book at the MAK, Museum o...
Category
2010s Austrian Jugendstil Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
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
Amazing Pink Amethyst Murano Glass Leave Ceiling Light or Chandelier
Located in Rome, IT
Realized in pure pink amethyst color Murano glass consists of 45 delicious hand-blown leaves.
The structure is gilt-metal. Five E27 lights spread a magical light.
the price is item...
Category
1990s Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Glass
Murano glas Pendant Light by Mazzega 1970 Italy
By Mazzega
Located in Palermo, PA
Amazing 1970s Pendant Light by Mazzega Murano
A stunning pendant light from the 1970s, crafted by Mazzega Murano. The lamp features a beautiful flower-like shape in clear glass, acce...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Swedish Designer, Pendant Light, Metal, Glass, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A white-lacquered metal and white opaline glass pendant light designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1950s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 16.0"H x 7.0"W x 7.0"D
Stem Length (inches): 6...
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1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Huge Italian Carlo Nason Blown Glass Ceiling Lights Pendant, 1960s
Located in Berlin, DE
Beautiful midcentury handblown textured Murano glass pendant by Carlo Nason for Mazzega.
Italy, 1960.
Lamp sockets: One E27 (US E26).
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Blown Glass
Chandelier No. 8 - Vrksa Series
By Raka Studio
Located in Cape Girardeau, MO
This Lighting Piece is a bent wood chandelier with four lighting pods that illuminate the room. The signature style of Raka Studio for coving the lighting module is used in this piec...
Category
2010s Organic Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Wood, Bentwood
$8,000 / item
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....
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Palm Leaves Chandelier Murano Glass and Brass
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Mouth blown Murano glass chandelier, green Murano glass leaves, brass frame, three light bulbs. The chandelier reproduces the crown of a palm tree. Rewired to European and US standar...
Category
Early 2000s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Rich Rezzonico Chandelier 12arms Clear and Gold Murano Glass by Multiforme
By Multiforme
Located in Trebaseleghe, IT
Rich Rezzonico Chandelier 12arms Clear and Gold Murano Glass by Multiforme.
This blown glass chandelier is a large Ca’ Rezzonico model, embellished with...
Category
2010s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Mid-Century Modern Floral Brass Ceiling Lamp Model ER 85/6, Itsu Finland 1950s
By Itsu
Located in Helsinki, FI
A stunning and delicate Finnish mid-century floral ceiling lamp by Itsu, one of the leading lighting manufacturers in Finland. The lamp is in beautiful condition with original opalin...
Category
1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Josef Hoffmann
Wiener Werkstaette Hanging Lamp Chandelier, Pendant, Re-Edition
Located in Vienna, AT
A hanging lamp with chased rosebuds on the rim, glass-hangings and fabric in the requested Color. Comp WW Archive, Museum of Applied Arts Vienna MAK, wall Vase, No. S 2243, Expertise...
Category
2010s Austrian Jugendstil Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Pair of Bold Eclectic Colorful Murano Chandeliers in Amber tone
By Carlo Nason
Located in Bromma, SE
Pair of Bold Murano Chandeliers. Petal Formed Glass Prisms in Traditional Italian Mid-Century Style. The glass petals have swirls in amber, white and clear glass.
The murano fixture ...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Chrome
Robin
s Egg Blue 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 matte glaze with a tinge of blue. With a fixed black walnut orb and tan harness leather accents, this graceful chandelier has the capability of being installed on a flat or sloped ceiling. With a 32.5” diameter, the three-arm Lola Chandelier...
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2010s American Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Set of 2 Rezzonico Sconce 2 Arms, Clear-multicolour Murano Glass by Multiforme
By Multiforme
Located in Trebaseleghe, IT
Set of 2 Rezzonico sconce 2 lights, clear Murano glass with gold, grey and green color details in vitreous paste by Multiforme.
This rezzonico sconce ...
Category
2010s Italian Other Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Blown Glass
$3,410 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Scandinavian glass pendant lamp Löken, Helge Zimdal, Falkenberg, Sweden 1960s
Located in Forserum, SE
Pendant lamp Löken, Swedish for “The Onion”, designed by Swedish architect Helge Zimdal for the manufacturer Falkenbergs Belysning in the 1960s. In contrast to the common brass versi...
Category
1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Steel
Stilnovo Original Brass Opaline Glass Orbit Sputnik Chandelier, Italy, 1950
By Stilnovo, Bruno Gatta
Located in Vienna, AT
Original 1950 Stilnovo brass opaline glass chandelier, Italy
Stilnovo midcentury brass opaline glass chandelier, Italy, circa 1950. Stunning and large original Stilnovo lamp with 9 ...
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
1970s Copper Chandelier attributed to Jo Hammerborg for Fog
Mørup , Denmark
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
Beautiful 1970s horizontal copper chandelier attributed to Jo Hammerborg for Fog & Mørup Denmark.
The eight glass shades are replaced for new acryl shades measuring similar .
Height ...
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1970s Danish Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Copper
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 ...
Category
1920s Danish Art Deco Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Alabaster
Simplicissimus Chandelier, Aquamarine Murano Glass by Multiforme
By Multiforme
Located in Trebaseleghe, IT
Simplicissimus 360 chandelier, 6 lights, Aquamarine artistic glass by Multiforme
This collection in Murano glass is characterized by superb simplicity. It is the result of a research which harks back to the Classic Murano chandeliers with the purpose of re-elaborates them in modern terms.
Simplicissimus chandelier...
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2010s Italian Other Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Blown Glass
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...
Category
1940s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Up to 7 Art Deco Brass Pendant Lights with Conical Glass Shades, Vienna 1930s
Located in Vienna, AT
Up to 7 Art Deco Schoolhouse petite pendant lights / hanging lamps from the 1930s, crafted in Vienna, Austria. These lights feature brass hardwar...
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1930s Austrian Art Deco Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Scandinavian Flush Mount Ceiling Light, 1950s, UL-ready
Located in Oslo, NO
Wonderful ceiling light with hand-decorated shade in opaline glass and chrome metal base. Designed and made in Norway from ca 1950s first half. The lamp is fully working and in good ...
Category
1950s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Chrome
Swedish Designer, Pendant Light, Brass, Glass, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and etched yellow glass pendant light designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 25.0"H x 19.9"W x 19.9"D
Stem Length (inches): 13.5"
Dimensio...
Category
1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
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...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
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
Fantastic Murano Glass Tube Chandelier, 36 Glass Tube
By Venini
Located in Gaiarine Frazione Francenigo (TV), IT
Italian vintage chandelier in Murano glass and nickel-plated metal structure. The armor polished nickel supports 36 large clear glass tubes in a star shape.
Period: late XX century
D...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Blown Glass
1 of 6 Stunning Murano Ice Glass Tubes Flushmount by Doria, Germany, 1960s
Located in Aachen, NRW
Fantastic big midcentury chandelier by Doria, Germany, manufactured, circa 1960-1969. Many Murano glass cylinders are suspended from the fixture.
Wonderful geometric design.
High qua...
Category
1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Murano Glass
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
Wonderful French Maison Baguès Gold Gilt Rock Crystal Large Basket Chandelier
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Maison Baguès Style Gold Gilt Leaf And Flower Bird Cage Form Chandelier, Adorned With Rock Crystal Drops.
Wiring Has Been Updated And Ready To Install With Chain And Canopy.
Category
20th Century Italian Belle Époque Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Rock Crystal
Serenade Chandelier 5 Lights Moka Murano Glass by Multiforme
By Multiforme
Located in Trebaseleghe, IT
Serenade chandelier 5 Moka Murano glass, white handmade cotton lampshades by Multiforme
Serenade collection is inspired by a contemporary and international design, simple but not ban...
Category
2010s Italian Other Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Blown Glass
$2,889 Sale Price / item
20% Off
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 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...
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Three arm Art-deco chandelier made out of glass wood and chrome. Germany 1930s
Located in Hannover, DE
Look at this gorgeous Art Deco chandelier, it impresses with its simple, understated appearance, which was common at the time. You will be amazed when the light falls through the yel...
Category
1930s German Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Chrome
$947 Sale Price
20% Off
Vintage 12-Arm Brass Flush Mount Ceiling Light Fixture, Mid-Century Modern Italy
By Stilnovo
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
This stunning 12-arm brass flush mount ceiling light embodies the elegance of Stilnovo and Hollywood Regency design, featuring a sunburst pattern with curved arms radiating from a ce...
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass
Iconic Rare 1st Edition Poul Henningsen PH 5 Chandelier Pendant Lamp from 1958
Located in Søborg, DK
Iconic rare 1st edition vintage PH 5 chandelier pendant lamp from 1958 in purple ( series 1 )
Purple was a very popular mid century color in Scandinavia. It was also the first color ...
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum, Brass
$488 Sale Price
34% Off
Swedish Brass and Glass Chandelier, 1940
Located in Vienna, AT
Extravagant Swedish brass and glass chandelier from the 1940-1950s in the manner of Bröderna Malmströms Metallvarufabrik. Intricate ...
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1940s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
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
Venetian Caged Amber Toned Murano Glass Pendant Light Lantern, 1930s
Located in Barntrup, DE
Venetian Caged Amber Toned Murano Glass Pendant Light Lantern, 1930s, Italy.
This exquisite Venetian caged Murano glass pendant lantern from the 1930s showcases the timeless eleganc...
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1930s Italian Arts and Crafts Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
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...
Category
1990s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
$4,737 / item
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
1 of 4 Stunning Murano Glass Tubes Chandelier by Doria, Germany, 1960s
Located in Aachen, NRW
Fantastic mid-century chandelier by Doria, Germany, manufactured circa 1960-1969. A lot of Murano glass cylinders suspended from the fixture.
Heavy quality and in very good conditio...
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass
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
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.
The brass stem presents with very light oxidation.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 25” H x 26” Diameter
...
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1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
RESTOCK - 50cm Prismatic Glass Holophane Globe Parisian Street Lamp, C.1960
By Holophane
Located in London, GB
Beautifully formed spherical Holophane Parisian glass street lights, made in France. c.1960.
This version has the 50cm diameter, these lights have remained in amazing condition, with only some minor age related chips to the prismatic glass reflectors as to be expected
A very sought after statement light...
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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Glass, Fiberglass
French Green Enamel Vintage Industrial Pendant Lights
Located in Amsterdam, NL
French factory pendant light
Green enamel, white interior
Weight: 1.00 kg / 2.2 lb
Priced per individual item. All lamps have been made suitable by international standards for inca...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Enamel
Early White Pendant Lamp by Claus Bonderup
Thorsten Thorup for Fog
Mørup
Located in Dronten, NL
A beautifully preserved early edition of the iconic pendant lamp designed by Danish architects Claus Bonderup and Thorsten Thorup for renowned lighting manufacturer Fog & Mørup. This...
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum
art déco glass PENDANT LIGHT airbrush pleated shape 1920s 30s avantgarde design
Located in Mannheim, DE
Amazing 1920s to 1930s hanging lamp. Opaline glass shade with outstanding pleated art déco shape and geometric air brush decor (so-called 'Spritzdekor') in different colors. Canopy, ...
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1930s German Art Deco Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Mid Century Modern Style Brass and Murano Glass Big Chandelier
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Elegant Murano glass chandelier with a luxurious vintage design. This light features 16 arms, the frame is made of brass and blown glass with gold leaf, translucent glass. The centra...
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Early 2000s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Rare Top Quality Murano Vintage Chandelier, 26 Pink Glasses Tube
By Mazzega
Located in Gaiarine Frazione Francenigo (TV), IT
Italian vintage chandelier in Murano glass and nickel-plated metal structure. The armor polished nickel supports 26 pink glass tubes with a particular shape
Period: late 20th centur...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Blown Glass
Palmette Ceiling Light, Three Levels, 104 Smoked Glasses
By Mazzega
Located in Gaiarine Frazione Francenigo (TV), IT
Palmette ceiling light made by 104 Murano smoked glasses in a gold metal frame. Murano blown glass in a traditional way. Structure in gold color...
Category
1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Art Glass
In stock Unique Murano Blue glass chandelier 6 lights, Vintage Made in Italy
Located in Venezia, IT
Unique Murano Blue glass chandelier 6 lights, Vintage Made in Italy in stock.
Condition: virtually perfect condition and never used: no heavy scratches, no defects, no cracks no miss...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass, Steel
$2,207 Sale Price
20% Off
Cosmic Chandelier 70
Purion
Handmade Piano Lacquer Brass Ceiling Light
Located in London, England
Inspired by planet-like shapes and textures, the Cosmic collection plays with both metal properties and a selection of patina finishes. The Purion Chandelier is inspired by the beaut...
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2010s English Organic Modern 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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A Tale of Two Sputnik Chandeliers
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