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Chandeliers and Pendants For Sale
French Art Deco Yellow Alabaster Pendant with Dark Veining
Brass, c. 1920
Located in Barntrup, DE
French Art Deco pendant light featuring richly veined yellow alabaster and brass details.
A refined French Art Deco pendant light, dating to circa 1920, featuring a beautifully carv...
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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Alabaster, Brass
Finnish Design Flush Mount in Brass
Pleated Textile, Aris 1970s
By Aris
Located in Helsinki, FI
A large and elegant Finnish flush mount ceiling light manufactured by Aris in Finland in the 1970s-80s. This piece is a prime example of mid-century Finnish design that went on for d...
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1970s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass
Pair of Neoclassical Sunburst Crown Ceiling Light Fixtures in Gilt Iron, 1940s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Pair of French Neoclassical Crown Sunburst Ceiling Lights in Gilt Wrought Iron
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Outstanding neoclassical style gilt iron ...
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Mid-20th Century French Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Iron, Wrought Iron, Gold Leaf
1970s Murano Glass Bell Shaped pendant light by De Majo
By De Majo
Located in Palermo, PA
Light is more than illumination. Your interior deserves a piece that feels alive, timeless, and full of presence. This 1980s Murano glass pendant light brings warmth and a strong sen...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass
Murano Chandelier
By Mazzega
Located in Budapest, HU
Italian Murano Chandelier composed of 52 splendid turquoise glasses that give a very elegant look. The glasses of this chandelier are real works of art, the weight of this chandelier...
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1980s Italian Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
$2,842 / item
Antique Italian Giltwood and Iron Six-Light Chandelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An elegant and finely proportioned Italian chandelier dating to the late 19th century, carved in wood and gesso with original water-gilded details, suspended from a hand-forged iron ...
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Late 19th Century Italian Baroque Antique Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Iron
Swedish Designer, Pendant Light, Alabaster, Rope, Sweden, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
An alabaster and brown rope pendant light likely designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1930s.
Loss to edge as illustrated.
Wear consistent with age and use.
Overall Dimensions (inch...
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1930s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Alabaster
Brutalist pendant lamp by Felipe Delfinger for Feders, Mexico, 1960s
Located in SANT ADRIÀ DE BESÒS, ES
Brutalist pendant lamp by Felipe Delfinger for Feders, Mexico, 1960s. Custom stained glass diffuser in blue, orange, caramel and white tones, combined with a brass structure.
Crafted...
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1960s Mexican Brutalist Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass
Pair Scandinavian Art Deco Theater Pendants Brass Hand-blown Opaline, 1920-1930
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
A pair of wonderful and rare ball pendants from the transition period from Art Nouveau to Art Deco, Scandinavia, 1920-1930. Hand-blown opaline glas sphere globes with beautifuly elab...
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Early 20th Century Scandinavian Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass, Chrome
Serrallés Chandelier
By Project 213A
Located in Macieira de Sarnes, PT
SERRALLÉS CHANDELIER, designed in 2025.
Large asymetric brass chandelier with handcrafted ceramic shells. The shells are hand-sculpted and finished in a bespoke galze. Each piece is...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
$11,606 / item
C.G. Hallberg Enameled Glass Chandelier, 1930s
Located in Vienna, AT
Rare patinated brass chandelier with enameled glass shades by C.G. Hallberg from the 1930s. Very nice original condition with patina on the brass and trimmings, and a small chip on t...
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1930s Swedish Art Deco Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Swedish Designer, Pendant Light, Alabaster, Rope, Brass, Sweden, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
An alabaster, brass and brown rope pendant light likely designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1930s.
Vintage aged rope.
Patina buildup in crevices of carved alabaster design, on rope...
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1930s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Alabaster, Brass
1960s Italian Capiz Shell Chandelier in the Style of Verner Panton
Located in Cordova, SC
Spectacular three tier capiz shell chandelier, reminiscent of Panton’s 1964 ‘3DM’ design, is made circa 1965. The circular capiz shell discs are mounted on a wooden ceiling plate by ...
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1960s Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Other
Large three-Tier Murano 52 pink alabaster glass tubes
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 101 large pink alabaster glass tubes in a star shape. The alabaster te...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Blown Glass
Beautiful original large 1960s Heifetz Rotaflex pendant lamp
Located in München, DE
Beautiful large original 1960s beige Heifetz Rotaflex pendant lamp.
Excellent glare-free light for any living space.
Original E27 socket.
Very good vintage condition with no damage.
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Plastic
Carlo Nason Model LS 134 Medusa Pulegoso Glass Lamp Mazzega, Italy, 1969
By Mazzega, Carlo Nason
Located in Vienna, AT
AV Mazzega light designed by Carlo Nason. Model LS 134 Medusa or Polpo, 1969 Italy (Murano)
Featuring four interlocking glass parts handblown into a single mold this stunning piece ...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass, Nickel
Adolf Loos Pair Pendant Lamps for VeArt Opal Glass Gold, circa 1960
By VeArt, Adolf Loos
Located in Vienna, AT
Pair of Adolf Loos pendant lamps for VeArt opal glass gold, circa 1960. Sold as a pair.
Rare Reedition of the original design by Adolf Loos for VeArt, Italy. Priced per pair. Measur...
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1960s Austrian Art Deco Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Large Eight Arms Solid Pine Chandelier with Glass Shades by Luxus Sweden, 1960s
Located in Stockholm, SE
This "like new" solid pine wood, eight arm chandelier was created in this “golden age of Scandinavian design”, a period that saw the revival of an elementary, undecorated visual lang...
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Blown Glass, Pine
12 Inch 1920s 3 Piece Holophanes - Matching Pair
By Holophane
Located in Peekskill, NY
This is one of the early French Holophane examples with the hard to find bottom glass lens. They made this design in 2 sizes and this one has the larger 12 inch diameter. It is price...
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Glass
$1,550 / set
POSA 36 D Model Adjustable
Double Pull
Pendant Lamp by Florian Schulz, Germany
Located in Hagenbach, DE
POSA 36 D Model Adjustable Side Pull Pendant Lamp by Florian Schulz, Germany
New and made the order. Designed and manufactured in Germany.
The lamp shade is made of very quality o...
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21st Century and Contemporary German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
French Sunburst Starburst Pendant Light Fixture in Gilt Metal
Milk Glass, 1950
Located in Barcelona, ES
Sunburst Leafed Pendant Ceiling Light with In Gilt Iron with Milk Glass Globe
France, 1950s
Outstanding French sunburst pendant in gilt metal and opaline glass
This sunburst starburs...
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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Iron
Elegant Murano Poliedri Chandelier - Carlo Scarpa - 138 transparent glasses
By Venini
Located in Gaiarine Frazione Francenigo (TV), IT
Elegant Italian chandelier made from 138 beautiful Murano trasparent glasses "poliedri". Structure in gold and brass colored metal. The Poliedri is one of the most prestigious Murano...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Blown Glass
Handmade Louis Seize Brass Crystal Chandelier Rare French Style Ceiling Lamp
Located in Berlin, DE
Elegant Louis XVI Style Chandelier – Handcrafted Masterpiece with Crystal Drops
This exclusive chandelier is a true work of classical craftsmanship, inspired by the refined elegance...
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2010s Louis XVI Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Swedish Designer, Pendant Light, Alabaster, Rope, Sweden, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
An alabaster, brown rope and brass pendant light likely designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1930s.
Minor scratches to alabaster fixture.
Wear consistent with age and use.
Overall ...
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1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Alabaster
Murano Chandelier / ceiling light Original Palmette, clear glasses
By Mazzega
Located in Gaiarine Frazione Francenigo (TV), IT
Luxury and GENUINE Murano Glass chandelier. HAND MADE IN MURANO. It made by 36 Murano clear glasses in a gold painted metal frame. The chandelier also has a Murano clear glass base...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Art Glass
Scandinavian mid century chandelier, brass
glass, five arms, Sweden, 1950s
Located in Forserum, SE
A Scandinavian mid-century chandelier, produced by an unidentified Swedish manufacturer in the 1950s. Crafted from brass with five curved arms radiating from a brass centerpiece. Eac...
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Perfect Art Deco and 13.7" in Ø, Multi Layered Alabaster Ceiling Light / Fixture
Located in Lisse, NL
Rare and very stylish, good condition and warm color alabaster 1-light pendant of great quality and design.
This rare Art Deco fixture from the heydays of the European Art Deco era ...
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Alabaster, Metal, Wire
Italian Murano three-Tier 48 AMBER Ferns Glass chandelier
By Mazzega
Located in Gaiarine Frazione Francenigo (TV), IT
Beautiful and huge Italian Murano Chandelier composed of 48 splendid AMBER glasses that give a very elegant look. The glasses of this chandelier are real works of art, the weight of ...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Art Glass
Barovier Murano Glass Gold Infused Flush Mount Ceiling Light
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Flush mount ceiling light by Barovier & Toso. Thick opaque glass covered by clear glass with fine scattering of gold flecks. Glass details and florets are in clear and gold. Metal mo...
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1990s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Modern Shaped Bubble Amber Art Glass Pendant Designed by Helena Tynell
Located in Antwerp, BE
Beautiful chandelier, pendant, amber colored bubble glass design mouth-blown in a mold design by Helena Tynell for Limburg Glashutte in Germany, 1960s.
Helena Tynell is a Finnish g...
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Chrome
Brown Patinated Bronze Pendant by Edward F. Caldwell, 1900
Located in New York, NY
1900 Caldwell brown patinated bronze and glass pendant with 4 interior lights (newly UL rewired)
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Early 1900s American American Classical Antique Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Bronze
Italian vintage Murano chandelier - 52 amber green petals
By Mazzega
Located in Gaiarine Frazione Francenigo (TV), IT
Huge Italian vintage Murano chandelier made by 52 glasses, green colors, nickel metal structure. The glasses are very high quality, the photos do not do the beauty, luster of these ...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Art Glass
Mid-Century Modern German Cocoon Pendant Lamp by Friedel Wauer for Goldkant
Located in Hamburg, DE
Rare 4-piece Cocoon pendant lamp by Goldkant Leuchten, based on a design by Friedel Wauer from the 1960s.
A pendant lamp that can be used as a floor lamp. The lamp consists of four ...
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20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Vintage 1960s Fibonacci Pendant in Copper By Sofus Frandsen for Fog And Mørup
By Fog
Mørup
Located in Søborg, DK
Iconic and rare pendant designed by Sophus Frandsen in 1963 for Fog
Mørup. The Fibonacci model is one of the most recognizable designs and is becoming increasingly rare to find...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Copper
Postmodern Modern Black Round Chandelier Art Nouveau
Located in Berlin, DE
Immerse yourself in the fascinating world of postmodernism and experience pure elegance with our breathtaking black chandelier decorated with crystals. This work of art of lighting m...
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2010s German Post-Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Metal
$1,183 / item
Elegant Swedish Modern Pendant Ceiling Lamp in Silk and Brass, 1940s
Located in Stockholm, SE
This charming 1940s ceiling lamp features a beautifully scalloped shade crafted from alternating panels of pleated cream silk and pale green painted sections adorned with delicate ha...
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1940s Swedish Art Deco Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Small and Timeless Art Deco White Alabaster Pendant fixture with Chains
Canopy
Located in Lisse, NL
Small and truly timeless Art Deco dome chandelier that will never fail to impress.
With early 20th century lighting as one of our specialties, finding a good-condition (only a natur...
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Early 20th Century European Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Alabaster, Metal
Mid-Century Modern German Orsa Cocoon Pendant Lamp Friedel Wauer Goldkant
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century Cocoon pendant lamp by Goldkant Leuchten, based on a design by Friedel Wauer from the 1960s.
The Cocoon material provides diffuse, atmospheric light. At the same time, t...
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Toni Zuccheri, Pendant Light, Glass, Metal, Italy, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A white opaline glass and metal pendant light, model Ninfee, designed by Toni Zuccheri and produced by Venini, Italy, c. 1970s.
Wear consistent with age and use.
Overall Dimensions...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Spanish Colonial Starburst Pendant Light Fixture in Carved Wood, 1940s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Handcarved pine wood starburst ceiling light fixture. Spain, 1940s
This ceiling light pendant lamp was entirely made by hand and it has an eye-catching construction feauturing a star...
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Mid-20th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Wood, Pine
French Art Deco White Alabaster
Brass Three-Light Pendant Light, ca. 1920s
Located in Barntrup, DE
An elegant French Art Deco pendant light featuring a sculptural white alabaster bowl suspended by brass chains — a refined lighting piece from the 1920s with timeless presence.
This...
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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Alabaster, Metal, Brass
Large White Chandelier by Emil Stejnar for Rupert Nikoll, 1960s
Located in Hagenbach, DE
This striking chandelier was designed by Emil Stejnar for the renowned Vienna-based lighting manufacturer Rupert Nikoll in the 1960s. Stejnar is celebrated for his poetic and celesti...
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1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Copper Ceiling Lamp, Italy, 1960s
Located in Hagenbach, DE
This striking mid-century ceiling lamp was crafted in Italy during the 1960s and exemplifies the elegant simplicity of the era’s design aesthetic. The lamp features a beautifully age...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Copper
Swedish Designer, Pendant Light, Fabric, Sweden, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
An off-white fabric pendant light designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1960s.
Fabric in vintage aged condition; one key-tassel missing.
Lower shade has fraying hole in center.
Over...
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1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Fabric
Glass Bubbled Pendant designed by Helena Tynell for Glasshutte Limburg
Located in Antwerp, BE
Small Amber colored crystal hand blown bubble glass lamp-shade. Brass on top. Metal E27 socket.
Hellin Helena Tynell, born as Helena Turpeinen on December 10, 1918 in Äänekoski, Fin...
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Redondo Beach Ship Chandelier by Miamar Home
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Custom Crystal Hand-Beaded Ship Chandelier by Miamar Home – Los Angeles
A striking and whimsical statement piece, this custom ship-shaped chandelier is an original creation by Miama...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Metal
Matching Pair of Globo Pendents by Jonathan Adler
Located in Peekskill, NY
I love the unique look of this lamp. They do make a strong design statement all the way down to the ceiling canopy. I would not use them to light up a room or over a work space. They...
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Rattan Large Pendant Hanging Light / Lantern, 1960s
Located in Barcelona, ES
A cool handcrafted rattan large ceiling pendant hanging light with chinoiserie accents, Spain, 1960s.
This large lantern has an eye-catching design featuring a semi-spherical rattan ...
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20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Wicker, Paper, Rattan
Swedish Grace Ceiling Light, brass, Sweden, 1930s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Elegant Swedish Grace ceiling light, made from brass with lovely decorative details. Shade made from opaline glass in thick quality.
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1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Glass
Antique 14" Holophane Reflector-Refractor Prismatic Glass Pendant Light, c.1920
By Holophane
Located in London, GB
Beautifully formed 14" 'Reflector-Refractor' pendant light made in England by Holophane. c.1920.
Three-part prismatic glass reflector, including the bottom cup, supported by the ori...
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1920s English Art Deco Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass, Copper
Pair of French Painted Tole Chandeliers, Sold Individually
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1940's twelve-arm French tole chandelier with painted finish. Sold individually.
Measurements:
Current drop: 38.5"
Diameter: 36.5"
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1940s French Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Tôle
Adolf Loos Jugendstil Swivel-Mounted Silk Brass Wall-Lamp, Re-Edition
By Adolf Loos, Woka Lamps
Located in Vienna, AT
Swivel-mounted wall-lamp, measures as desired either with a wall-plate for direct-wiring, or with the cable going down to plug in - in that case a weight can be mounted on the cable ...
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2010s Austrian Jugendstil Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Handsewn fabric shade pendant , design by Josef Frank for Svenskt Tenn
By Woka Lamps
Located in Vienna, AT
Handsewn fabric shade, pattern by Josef Frank for Svenskt Tenn, hanging on a fabric-covered wire, brass-parts in the requested finish
Height is customisable
All electrical componen...
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2010s European Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Early Paavo Tynell Pendant in Brass
Opaline Glass, Taito 1940s
By Paavo Tynell, Taito Oy
Located in Helsinki, FI
A beautiful example of Paavo Tynell 1940s early lamps. A marvelous piece with polished and patinated brass with blown glass shades. The lamp is in its original condition. The blown g...
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1940s Finnish Art Deco Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Elegant Murano Poliedri Chandelier-Carlo Scarpa design-clear and smoked glasses
By Carlo Scarpa
Located in Gaiarine Frazione Francenigo (TV), IT
Elegant Italian chandelier made from 32 beautiful Murano clear and smoked glasses "polyhedrons". Structure in gold and brass colored metal. Overall, this chandelier is both a functi...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Blown Glass
Cosmic Pendant 70
Sepia
Artisan Handmade Lacquered Brass Ceiling Light
Located in London, England
Inspired by planet-like forms and textures, the Cosmic collection explores the interplay between metal and a selection of double-sided, piano-lacquered finishes.
Two finely lacquer...
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2010s British Organic Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Timeless Showstopper: Mint-Condition Antique Alabaster Pendant Light / Fixture
Located in Lisse, NL
Superb condition and timeless design alabaster chandelier.
This alabaster chandelier is such a beauty. The size is just right, the condition is excellent, and the design? Totally ti...
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Early 20th Century European Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Alabaster, Brass, Bronze, Wire
Mid-Century Modern Zop Pendant Lamp Heikki Turunen Stockmann Orno, Finland
Located in Hamburg, DE
Pendant lamp by Finnish manufacturer Stockmann-Orno, based on a design by Heikki Turunen from the 1960s.
A classic of Finnish design. The lower part of the lamp is divided into slat...
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20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Antique 14" Holophane Blondel Bowl Prismatic Glass Plafonnier Light, c.1910
By Holophane
Located in London, GB
A very well presented 14" glass 'Blondel' plafonnier pendant light by Holophane. c.1910
Prismatic glass bowl bearing the Holophane stamp to the inside rim, set inside a high quality...
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1910s English Arts and Crafts Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Art Deco Alabaster Pendant Light w Rose Carved Edge and Brass Chains, 17.8Ø"
Located in Lisse, NL
* Kindly note that we arrange the shipping ourselves to ensure a smooth, secure, and reliable delivery. This allows us to provide the best possible service and care for your purchase...
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Alabaster, Brass, Wire
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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The alluring pendant light exemplifies the designer’s winsome mid-career work.
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The Doma by L’Aviva Home nods to Colombia’s equestrian heritage.
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
Working through her studio, Atelier001, the German-born lighting meister designs LED fixtures with thoughtfully crafted details that make each piece one of a kind.
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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The Canadian couple combines poetry and simplicity in their elegant designs.
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