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Chandeliers and Pendants For Sale
Brass Chain Pendant Murano Glass by Aldo Nason for Mazzega Italy, 1970s
By Aldo Nason, Mazzega
Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR
Mid-Century Modern Space Age vintage original Brass version of chain chandelier ceiling pendant light lighting lamp by Aldo Nason for the manufacture Mazzega. Blown bubble Murano gla...
Category
1970s Italian Space Age Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
One of Five Bubble Glass Chrome Pendant Lamps by Staff, 1960
Located in Vienna, AT
Beautiful bubble glass pendants by Staff, Germany (five identical pieces available) featuring chromed hardware and black cordwire. The glass has got a very subtle smoke effect, the c...
Category
1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass, Chrome
$383 Sale Price / item
61% Off
Antique French Louis XVI Style Crystal, Cut Glass, and Bronze Ceiling Light
Located in Barntrup, DE
Antique French Louis XVI Style Crystal, Cut Glass, and Bronze Ceiling Light, circa 1900
An elegant French ceiling light in the Louis XVI Revival style, dating to circa 1900. Crafted...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
Small Amber Happy Pendant Light, Hand Blown Glass - Made to Order
Located in Aliso Viejo, CA
Small amber happy pendant light, hand blown glass by Siemon & Salazar, canopy included
Glass measures 4.5”T x 4.5”W
These works play with the reflective a...
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Nickel
Rare
Stylish Mid-Century Modern Glass
Metal Lined Pendant / Ceiling Lamp
Located in Lisse, NL
Timeless and good size mid-century pendant.
This rare ceiling lamp from the mid-century era could be the perfect lighting solution for an entrance or any other small living space. T...
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Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Art Deco Chandelier
By Sofar
Located in Rebais, FR
Bronze Art Deco chandelier with nickel finish.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Bronze
$7,239 / item
Small Crystal Chandelier Ceiling Light Silver Chrome Hallway
Located in Berlin, DE
Immerse yourself in the fascinating world of postmodernism and experience pure elegance with our stunning small chandelier in silver/chrome look. This work of light art makes a state...
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2010s German Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal
Murano Green Glass Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1940's Italian green Murano glass light fixture with 3 candelabra lights .
Measurements:
Diameter: 15"
Present drop: 9.5"
Category
1940s Italian Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Murano Glass
Gilt Metal Light Fixture with Inset Glass. Sold Individually
Located in New York, NY
A set of 6 French circa 1940’s flower-shaped pendant light fixtures with inset frosted glass and four interior sockets. Sold Individually.
Measurements:
Drop: 20″
Diameter: 22″
Category
1940s French Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass
Italian Hollywood Regency Chandelier by Hans Kögl
Located in München, DE
Exceptionally decorative floral lamp from the 1970s.
Great design and high -quality workmanship.
The leaves create a wonderful light.
Design: Hans Kögl
Condition:
Very good vintag...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Orbitale Grand Planetario Brass Chandelier 8 Arms, Stilnovo Style, Brass Shades
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
This unique chandelier is inspired by the solar system, with each arm representing a planet, and the central sphere symbolizing the sun. It has a diameter of 60 in. (152 cm).
The cha...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass
Large Bold Eclectic Pink Murano Chandelier Tronchi
Located in Bromma, SE
Colorful Murano Chandelier with glass tubes in pink tones with a marble pattern. Tronchi Formed Glass Prisms in Traditional Italian Mid-Century Style.
The murano fixture is composed ...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Chrome
Minimal Esperia Chromed Metal Trumpet Chandelier 1970s
By Esperia
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Particular minimalist hanging lamps in chrome-plated metal by Esperia in Trombetta 1970.
Category
1970s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Chrome
$623 Sale Price / item
30% Off
Modern Sculptural Fabric Pendant Light from Costantini x Studio Mirei, Supernova
By Costantini
Located in New York, NY
Supernova Modern Collectible Sculptural Fabric Pendant Light from Costantini x Studio Mirei
Supernova is the newest work from the acclaimed ...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Natural Fiber
Huge J.L. Lobmeyr Metropolitan Opera Sputnik Crystal Brass Met Chandelier Vienna
Located in Vienna, AT
An iconic large mid-century Metropolitan Opera exploding star / starburst Sputnik chandelier, designed by Hans Harald Rath in 1966 and executed by J. & L. L...
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21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Set of Large Semi Flush Bronze Fixtures, Sold Individually
Located in New York, NY
A set of three circa French patinated bronze semi-flush lights fixtures with frosted glass inset. Sold Individually.
Measurements:
Diameter 39"
Minimum drop: 9" (adjustable)
Category
1940s French Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Bronze
Gino Sarfatti UFO Pendant Lamp Mod. 2065 F, Italy, 1950
Located in Vienna, AT
Mod. 2065 F lucite lamp, Arteluce, circa 1950-1955
Gino Sarfatti mod. 2065 F. UFO pendant lamp produced between 1950-1955. (good condition with signs of wear) three e27 (EU) or e2...
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
19th Century Crystal and Bronze Chandelier of 9 Lights
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
A fabulous, traditional gilt brass, bronze and cut crystal chandelier of nine lights, dating from the second half of the 19th century. This outstanding piece is richly decorated with...
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19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass, Bronze
Art Deco Luminator Pendant by Albert L. Arenberg, 1930s
Located in Praha, CZ
Striking Art Deco uplight pendant, the iconic "Luminator" model manufactured by Gottlieb Brothers & Brauchbar in Brno, Czechoslovakia, under license from Luminator Inc., Chicago. Des...
Category
1930s Czech Bauhaus Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum, Chrome
Art Deco Ceiling Lamp by Degue, 1920s
By Degué
Located in Bingen am Rhein, RP
Art Deco Chandelier by Degue - 1920s.
This original pendant lamp captivates with its simple and matter-of-fact Art Deco design. The lamp has a signature on its satin frosted glass...
Category
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Nickel
$2,373 Sale Price
33% Off
Mid-Century German Space Age Ufo Pendant Lamp from Doria, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Impressive glass pendant lamp from the renowned manufacturer Doria Leuchten.
A game with transparency and form. The transparent yellow glass forms the outer shape, revealing the dif...
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20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Art Deco Chandelier by Dégue Hanging Lamp, 1930s
By Degué
Located in Bingen am Rhein, RP
Art Deco Chandelier by Degué
The ART DECO ceiling lamp is a remarkable example of the craftsmanship and style of the early 20th century.
The signature “Degué” on this ceiling lamp...
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Bronze, Metallic Thread
$1,376 Sale Price
20% Off
Large Amber Happy Pendant Light, Line Voltage, Hand Blown Glass -Made to Order
Located in Aliso Viejo, CA
Large amber happy pendant by Siemon & Salazar, made to order.
Measures: 6” T x 7” W.
These works play with the reflective and malleable qualities of glass. This line consists of hea...
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Blown Glass
Set of Vintage Alabaster Globe Fixture. Sold individually.
Located in New York, NY
A set of 3 circa 1950's Italian globe light fixture with 4 interior Edison lights.
Sold & priced Individually.
Measurements:
Diameter: 25"
Drop: 55" (adjustable)
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Alabaster, Bronze
Poul Henningsen Set of 3 Ph 3½-3 Pendants in Yellow for Louis Poulsen
Located in Tilburg, NL
Poul Henningsen set of 3 PH 3½-3 pendants in yellow for Louis Poulsen. Denmark, New production.
The PH 3½-3 pendant is based on Poul Henningsen's original drawings from the late19...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Rare Brass Chandelier, attr. to Angelo Lelli, edited by Lumi Italia, 1950s
By Angelo Lelii, Lumi
Located in Bochum, NRW
Oscar Torlasco Patinated Brass Modernist Chandelier with ten arms, edited by Lumi.
Mid-Century Modern Italian chandelier, ceiling light, 10 arms, made of brass. Mid top canopy in lig...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
$3,607 Sale Price
20% Off
Vintage Industrial Holophane Prismatic Glass Pendant Light. 1920
By Holophane
Located in London, GB
Elegantly formed glass pendant light made in England by Holophane. c.1920
Prismatic glass shade with Holophane stamp to the rim of the shade and alloy gallery.
Rewired with 1m of b...
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1920s English Industrial Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Swedish Designer, Pendant Light, Alabaster, Brass, Sweden, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
An alabaster and brass pendant light likely designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1930s.
Moderate scratches in center of alabaster fixture and small chips on the top edge.
Wear consi...
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1930s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Alabaster, Brass
French Ceiling Lamp Brass Yellow Glass Pendant Lustre, circa 1970
Located in Labrit, Landes
Ceiling pendant, France.
Lustre made in brass and yellow glass. The glass is the original but it is like new.
Soft and pleasant lighting.
Its large size makes it ideal lighting and d...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
$617 Sale Price
20% Off
Pair of French Crystal Chandeliers, Sold Individually
Located in New York, NY
Pair of 1940's French gilt metal and crystal chandeliers. 6 lights each.
Sold individually.
Measurements:
Diameter: 36"
Drop: 36"
Category
1940s French Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
$12,000 / item
Counterweight Pendant Light by J.T. Kalmar, Josef Frank, Brass Wicker, 1950s
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A rare and fantastic height adjustable brass counter balance pendant lamp with a wicker lampshade model 'Kugel-Dreierzug' no. 2514 by J.T. Kalmar manufactured in midcentury in 1950s....
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1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Italian Art Deco Brass and Cut Glass Lantern or Pendant Lamp, 1950s
Located in Morazzone, Varese
Italian Art Deco Brass and Cut Glass Lantern or Pendant Lamp, 1960s
Beautiful old lantern or pendant lamp made of shiny crystal cut glass and full brass lamp frame.
Hand-Crafted in...
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1950s Italian Art Deco Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Oil Rubbed Brass Modern Lawrence Globe Pendant, Small
By Lostine
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Inspired by the croquis and contour drawings of our creative director, the Lawrence Pendants evoke elegant simplicity with a refined sense of play. Mad...
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2010s American Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Murano Glass Tronchi Chandelier, Pink
By Mazzega
Located in Budapest, HU
Italian vintage chandelier in Murano glass and nickel-plated metal structure. The armor polished nickel supports 36 large pink etched glass tubes in a star shape.
Period: late XX cen...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
$1,613 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Carlo Scarpa for Venini Ceiling Lights, Italy circa 1940s
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Carlo Scarpa for Venini ceiling lights
Model 5258
Italy 1940s
Handblown glass, brass
Exquisite glass making technique.
Price is for one light.
Five lights are available.
FREE US rewi...
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1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Bonnie 3 Contemporary LED Chandelier, Solid Brass or Nickel, Handmade/finished
Located in Torslanda, SE
The Bonnie range is designed around the stylized form of a Saffron flower, known around the world for its valuable beauty, fragrance and essence.
Each organic flower-like form is ...
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2010s Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
A Space-Age TABLE LAMP by JOSEPH-ANDRE MOTTE for DISDEROT, France 1960
Located in PARIS, FR
A rare (silver structure) and early version of the iconic M5 table lamp, nickeled curved metal structure and 2 sculptural Perspex bended shades, by Joseph-André Motte, produced by Di...
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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Bronze
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
Set of two Eclectic Bold Colorful Green Ombre Murano Chandeliers
Located in Bromma, SE
Pair of Eclectic Bold and Colorful Murano Chandeliers with prisms in ombre colored green glass fading into clear glass.
Green Murano Chandeliers with Tubular Tronchi Formed Glass Pri...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Chrome
Venetian Chandelier 5 Arms Dark Green Murano Glass Simplicissimus by Multiforme
By Multiforme
Located in Trebaseleghe, IT
Classic chandelier, 5 arms olive green Murano glass Simplicissimus 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
$1,651 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Vitis 5 Chandelier by RBW in Frosted Ivory Blown Glass and White Wire
By RBW
Located in Rhinebeck, NY
Vitis 5 / Chandelier
Designed by RBW
Designed so that no two installations are exactly alike, Vitis, is a draped modular statement chandelier with customizable possibilities. Its fl...
Category
2010s American Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Blown Glass
Tom Dixon for Foscarini Chandelier "Lightweight," Italy 1995
Located in Naples, IT
With the Lightweight collection Tom Dixon confronted the theme of room lighting with a central point of light in 1995. Continuing his experimentation with metal rod structures, Tom D...
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1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
George Nelson "Bubble Lamp", USA circa 1952
Located in Culver City, CA
USA, 1952
George Nelson & Associates for Howard Miller Clock Company. Sprayed fiberglass over metal frame with steel braces.
26”dia x 11”h
Ref. L5278
$ 3,200
Category
1950s American Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Steel
Rare Diamond Shape, Gothic Style Chandelier, Carved Theatrical Mask Sculptures
Located in Lisse, NL
Unique and meaningful Gothic Revival pendant with hand carved and hand painted masks.
For the collectors of rare and quality crafted light fixtures, we also have this striking and meaningful 8 light, Gothic style fixture. This work of Gothic lighting art is decorated with two angelic and two slightly demonic masks opposite each other. In our view the artist who created this fixture is 'painting a picture' about the good and the bad, that is in everyone. Because of the meaning of light in Gothic and religious art, we feel it is no coincidence that a light fixture was the basis of bringing his message across. The design of this wooden fixture combined with the expressive and colorful mask...
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Early 20th Century European Gothic Revival Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Glass, Wood
Stunning Floral Glass and Brass Sputnik Chandeliers, Germany, 1960s
Located in Aachen, NRW
Stunning floral glass and brass Sputnik chandeliers, Germany, 1960s.
Manufacturer: VEB Lighting
Style: Mid-Century Modern
Dimensions: Height 29.5" (75 cm), Width 15.7" (40 cm). The ...
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Antique Germany Large Pendant with Clear Glass and Opaline
By Siemens
Located in Antwerp, BE
The large antique hanging lamp was designed for Siemens. The lamp is complete original with a nice combination of a clear glass upper shade and a ...
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Early 1900s German Bauhaus Antique Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
$1,708 Sale Price
20% Off
Konsthantverk Pendant Stoby Oxide D30 Opal Glass Ceiling Lamp
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Ceiling lamp model Stoby designed by Konsthantverk and manufactured by themselves.
A true Art Nouveau classic in white matte opal glass and oxidized brass.
Comes in a number of di...
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2010s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Rare Eight Light and 8 obelisks Chandelier In Georgian
Located in London, GB
The receiver plate supporting eight candle arms with slip over drop hung drip pans these alternate with upper kick arms these with drop hung canopies and triangular spires, the balus...
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Mid-19th Century British Georgian Antique Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Rock Crystal
$27,385 Sale Price
33% Off
Contemporary Pendant Lamp
Contour
300, Pearl by AND
By Lukas Peet, AND Light
Located in Paris, IDF
Contemporary pendant lamp 'Contour' 300, Pearl by AND
Designer: Lukas Peet
Dimensions:
- 300: Ø 30cm x 28.5cm / Ø 11.75” x 11.25”
Adjustable drop length:
- 244cm / 96” – Custom l...
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21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Organic Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum
$1,186 / item
Amazing spherical Murano polyhedrons Chandelier - 140 turquoise polyhedrons
By Mazzega
Located in Gaiarine Frazione Francenigo (TV), IT
Elegant Italian pendant light made from 140 turquoise Murano glasses "poliedri." Structure in gold and brass colored metal.
Period: late xx century
Dimensions: 51.20 inches (130 cm)...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Blown Glass
Arts and Crafts Style Leaded Stained Glass Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful leaded stained glass chandelier with various shades of yellow, gold and peach colored glass, 23 1/2 inches across and 27 1/2 inches tall from the top of the hook to the low...
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20th Century Arts and Crafts Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Slag Glass
Barovier e Toso
Fanali Veneziani
Murano Glass Lantern
Located in Montclair, NY
This lamp by famed Italian Glass house Barovier
Toso is part of their luxury 'Fanali Veneziani' collection that pays homage to the history of the city of Venice and the lantern...
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1980s Italian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Murano Glass
Louis Poulsen
Doo-Wop
Pendant in White
Located in Tilburg, NL
Louis Poulsen 'Doo-Wop' pendant, Denmark. Designed in the 1950s, new production.
Originally introduced in the 1950s. Was designed in close cooperation between the Navy Buildings Department and Louis Poulsen. The pendant was used for many years in the buildngs of the Navy for many different applications such as canteens and offices. The Navy Pendant, which was the name at that time, was widely used because of the unique lighting properties and utility. Not until the early 1980s the product was taken out of the Louis Poulsen catalogues. The design appears timeless but has a strong connection to the New...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
$599 / item
Angelo Lelii chandelier for Arredoluce, Monza c1951
Located in London, GB
Angelo Lelii chandelier, model 12369. for Arredoluce. Italy c1951
Hammered and perforated leaves of brass.
Nice original patina.
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Gothic Style Bronze
Iron Bat Motif Lantern
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Gothic Style Bronze and Iron Bat Motif Lantern
Gothic style bronze and iron bat motif lantern, with a total of 45" drop, chain can be removed or added.
For sale are two exceptional Gothic-style bronze and iron bat motif lanterns, sold individually, offering a rare and unique addition to any space. Each lantern has a finely cast bronze bat...
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20th Century Gothic Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Wrought Iron, Bronze, Metal
$1,920 Sale Price
20% Off
Stilnovo style ceiling light, Italy circa 1960s
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Stilnovo style ceiling light.
Designed and made in Italy, 1960s
Opaline glass, enameled metal.
Takes 1 medium base bulb.
Some losses to the blue enamel. See images.
Height of the gla...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Art Deco Copper Acanthus Leaf Pendant Light w/ Skyscraper Milk Glass Shade
Located in Van Nuys, CA
1930s Art Deco pendant light featuring a stepped and line-textured "Skyscraper" milk glass shade and ornate cast brass fitter with a warm copper finish. The crown showcases acanthus ...
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1930s American Art Deco Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
$1,087 Sale Price / item
25% Off
French Painted Alabaster Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1920's French alabaster light fixture with original painted floral decoration and bronze fitting.
Measurements:
Diameter: 15.5"
Depth of bowl: 6"
Minimum drop: 12"
Category
1920s French Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Alabaster
Pendant Lamp or Chandelier FUN 1DM by Verner Panton for Lüber, Switzerland 1960s
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Gorgeous and original Mid-Century Modern pendant lamp or chandelier Fun 1DM. Designed by Verner Panton in 1964.
Manufactured by Lüber, Basel, Switzerland in 1960s.
This elegant pendant lamp is executed in numerous sea shell plates...
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1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Swedish Brass Pendant Light with Leaf Decoration, Art Deco Style
Located in London, GB
A simple brass pendant light with delicate twists of decoration in the form of brass leaves. First half twentieth century, in art deco style, Sweden.
The item is in fair vintage con...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Art Deco 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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The alluring pendant light exemplifies the designer’s winsome mid-career work.
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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
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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