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Chandeliers and Pendants For Sale
Hungarian Industrial White Enamel Factory Pendant Lights, 1950s
Located in Leicester, Leicestershire
Salvaged from factories in the industrial heart of Budapest, these mid-20th-century white enamel pendant lights embody the utilitarian design and rugged engineering typical of Hungar...
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1950s Hungarian Industrial Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum, Enamel, Steel
Mid-Century Modern Brass and Opaline Glass Chandelier by Itsu, Finland, 1950s
By Itsu, Paavo Tynell
Located in Karis, Nyland
Refined mid-century brass and opaline glass chandelier by Itsu (Itä-Suomen Sähkö), Finland, 1950s. The chandelier features five softly curved opaline glass tulip shades supported by ...
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1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Icon Chandelier by Fabio Ltd
By Fabio Ltd.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian modern chandelier or flushmount shown with smoked amber curved glass shade with a beveled edge and frosted conical glass, mounted on dark bronzed hardware / Made in Italy
1 l...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
$7,500 / item
Magnificent Antique Italian Chandelier in Belle Époque Style Art Nouveau Brass
Located in Berlin, DE
Antique Italian Belle Époque Chandelier - Restored and brought back to life
We present to you a stunning antique chandelier from Italy that embodies the splendor and elegance of the...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Belle Époque Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Iron and Amber Bubble Glass Hall Lantern Pendant, German, 1960s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Beautiful iron and amber bubble glass hall lantern pendant. Nice addition to every home or house. This light fixture remains in very good vintage condition with wear to the glass and...
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Danish Art Nouveau chandelier made of brass, copper and ceramic around 1910
Located in Hannover, DE
Take a look at this fantastic and very rare Art Nouveau chandelier from the beginning of the 20th century around 1905. This lamp is something special, early Scandinavian Art Nouveau,...
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1910s Danish Art Nouveau Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass, Copper, Iron
$1,822 Sale Price
20% Off
Vintage 24" Petal Chandelier White Murano Glass
Brass by La Murrina, Italy
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Elegant large vintage chandelier with 36 white and clear hand blown Murano glass petals on a golden frame. Each lamp petal is unique and partially marked with an "M" for La Murrina. ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Italian Chandelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian chandelier from the 1950 s .The chandelier is rewired for USA standard and it is in original condition tarnish Brass.
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass
$1,700
Mid-century modern Murano glass pendant light by Maestri Muranesi, 1970s
Located in Palermo, PA
This elegant pendant light features Murano glass with a striking deep purple border along the edge. The transparent glass is adorned with a distinctive tiger stripe pattern throughou...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
1482 8 Lights White Suspension Lamp
Located in Milan, IT
A delicate and classy suspension lamp in white painted metal and inserts in gold leaf. The frame is further enhanced with precious as four crystal spheres, two-tone flowers, and crys...
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2010s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Metal, Gold Leaf
$6,760 / item
Workstead House Cord Pendant Large
By Workstead
Located in Floyd, VA
The HOUSE CORD PENDANT LARGE makes a bold statement via an iconic domestic form. Creating a graphic beam of light both above and below, the shade’s inte...
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2010s American Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
$3,185 / item
Small Opaline White Happy Pendant Light, Hand Blown Glass - Made to Order
Located in Aliso Viejo, CA
Small opaline white happy pendant light, hand blown glass by Siemon & Salazar, canopy included
Glass measures 4.5”T x 4.5”W
Th...
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Nickel
Large Fazzoletto Pendant Lamp by J.T. Kalmar
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Vienna, AT
Rare stunning glass Pendant lamp by Kalmar Fazzoletto, Designed in the 1970s in Austria by J.T. Kalmar Excellent quality and in very good condition. New electric with one E27 socket ...
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1970s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Hector Guimard Gilt Bronze and Glass Lantern Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
This French Art Nouveau gilt bronze and glass lantern chandelier by Hector Guimard, features glass panels of blue-green and amethyst, framed by gilt bronze whiplash designs. This stu...
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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Bronze
Swedish Designer, Pendant Light, Fabric, Sweden, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A beige embroidery fabric pendant light designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1960s.
String presents with light fraying consistent with age and use
Overall Dimensions (inches): 32"H ...
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1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Fabric
Pair of Italian Gold Glass Tube Chandeliers, Murano, 1970s
Located in Budapest, HU
Pair Italian vintage chandeliers in Murano glass and nickel-plated metal frame. The armor polished nickel supports 30 large gold glass tubes.
Dimensions: 47.25 inches (120 cm) height...
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Late 20th Century Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Lino Tagliapietra for Effetre, Magia, Opaline Cased Amber, Filigrana Incalmo
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
This suspension is a bit of history of glass making. It's the enfancy of Lino Tagliapietra, made when he was at Effetre International. The shape is known as Magia and was produced in...
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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
$3,204 Sale Price
26% Off
Loon set of 3 - Brass and opaline glass pendant by Candas Design
Located in REDA, 22
LOON - beautiful opaline matte glass and solid brass finish.
Set of 3 pendants.
Rod length(s) to order.
Number of segments (joints) - to order.
This set can be also made on one sin...
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2010s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Italian Petit Blue
Green Murano Drops Beaded Crystal Chandelier, circa 1920
Located in Firenze, Toscana
Housing 3 lights, will be rewired with certified UL US sockets for the United States and ready to hang! (appropriate sockets for all other countries) Crystal bobeches...
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1920s French Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Murano Glass
Pair of Moderne Twelve-Arm Chandeliers, Sold Individually
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1960s French modernist twelve-arm chandeliers with a polished bronze finish. Sold individually.
Measurements:
Diameter 30"
Drop (adjustable) 46".
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1960s French Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Bronze
Clear and Amber Art Nouveau Candle Lantern by Baccarat, France, circa 1890
By Baccarat
Located in Merida, Yucatan
Late 19th or early 20th century glass Lantern by Baccarat France, marked Baccarat Depose.
Produced in an Art Nouveau style with palmettes and scrolls
...
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1890s French Art Nouveau Antique Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
ASEA Attribution, Chandelier, Teak, Brass, Fabric, Sweden, 1950s
By ASEA
Located in High Point, NC
A brass, teak and off-white fabric chandelier designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1950s.
Oxidation present to brass
Vintage shades in fair condition consistent with age and use
We...
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1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Pair of Lotus Shaped Leaded Glass Light Fixtures, Sold Individually
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1950's English blue & white leaded glass pendant light fixtures. Sold individually.
Measurements:
Diameter: 17"
Drop: 15" (adjustable).
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1950s English Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Glass
Knitterling
Japanese Washi Paper Pendant Lamp for Ingo Maurer
By Ingo Maurer
Located in Glendale, CA
'Knitterling' Japanese Washi Paper Pendant Lamp for Ingo Maurer
Designed and produced by Ingo Maurer, one of the most celebrated German lighting i...
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21st Century and Contemporary German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Steel
Louis Sognot. Huge French Riviera style pendant lamp, Italy, 1970s
By Louis Sognot
Located in SANT ADRIÀ DE BESÒS, ES
French Riviera and Mid-Century Modern pendant lamp designed by the French architect Louis Sognot, Italy, 1970s. Structure made of fire-cured cane and rattan, with varnished wicker di...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Steel, Chrome
French Neoclassic Crystal Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
A late 19th century French chandelier with original gilt finish, swags of bronze forming the body, crystal beads chains and amethyst crystals.
Me...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
Pair of Leaded Glass Light Fixtures, Sold Individually
Located in New York, NY
Pair of English, 1920s light fixtures with 6 interior lights. The body of the fixtures with three handles that hold three chains.
Measurements:
19...
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1930s English Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Glass
$12,000 / item
Wonderful Handcrafted Stained Glass Gothic Revival Pendant with Geometric Design
Located in Lisse, NL
This rare and beautiful ceiling lamp is a true gem for anyone looking to create the perfect ambiance.
Crafted in the 1920s, this unique Gothic Revival pendant showcases a geometric ...
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Early 20th Century Dutch Gothic Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Marvelous
Large Art Deco Style Alabaster
Bronze Chandelier / Pendant Light
Located in Lisse, NL
Striking and exclusive, 1970s made light fixture for the perfect Deco atmosphere.
If you are looking for a remarkable light fixture to grace your living space then this vintage Art Deco style...
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20th Century French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Alabaster, Brass, Bronze
French Art Deco nickeled brass and Glass Flush Mount / Pendant Light, circa 1920
Located in Merida, Yucatan
Charming Art Deco Frenc chandelier manufactured in chrome metal (brass most likely) and a pressed glass central globe.
Made in France in the late 1930's.
This light can be install...
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1910s French Art Nouveau Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
Rustic Stained Glass Globe - Hand Made Glass
Located in Peekskill, NY
This is a one of a kind stained glass globe pendent. Everything about it rustic and unrefined. Even the glass medallions were melted bottle glass poured into simple molds. It has a l...
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Early 20th Century American Rustic Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Stained Glass
Antique Brass Holophane Blondel Stiletto Prismatic Glass Plafonnier Lamp, c.1920
By Holophane
Located in London, GB
A very well presented 12" glass 'Blondel Stiletto' pendant light by Holophane. c.1920
Two-part prismatic glass shades bearing the Holophane stamp to inside rims, with decorative thr...
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1920s English Art Deco Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Classic Pink Murano Chandelier with Tube Formed Prisms
Located in Bromma, SE
Stunner Pink Contemporary Murano Chandelier. Tubular Tronchi Formed Glass Prisms in Traditional Italian Mid-Century Style.
The murano fixture is composed of 48 Glass Elements in the ...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Chrome
Pendant Light with Large White Glass Shade attributed to Pukeberg, Sweden
Located in London, GB
A simple and elegant pendant light with a white glass shade attributed to Pukeberg Glassworks of Sweden, first half twentieth century.
The pendant features a generous oval shade, n...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Chrome
Large Alta Brass Dome Chandelier by Lawson-Fenning
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Alta brass dome features a spun metal shade with a brass canopy and rod. The shade is available in brass or powdercoated metal finishes.
The Lawson-Fenning Collection is design...
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
$3,475 / item
MONOLITH Classic Italian Modern Enamel and Brass Chandelier, Blueprint Lighting
Located in New York, NY
The chandelier that launched Blueprint Lighting! The Monolith is a commanding statement piece with design elements in the style of both Italian and French modernism—a go-anywhere design that plays well in both modern and traditional interiors. May be fabricated with any of our 36 enamel colors and 6 metal finishes (show in final images).
DIMENSIONS:
42" diameter, shades are 11" tall. Overall height may be specified. This fixture uses 10 candelabra socket (E12) bulbs up to 60 watts each (or use LED replacements...
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Chrome, Nickel, Bronze, Enamel, Aluminum, Brass
Fun Guy Stained Glass and Blackened Brass Large Pendant by Frangere Studio
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Amid the machine polished surfaces of contemporary life, the Fun Guy Pendant celebrates the mark of the human hand, with a striking level of charm and sophisti...
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2010s New Zealand Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Short Bold Colorful Pink Flush Mount Murano Chandelier * height 1.9 feet / 22.8"
Located in Bromma, SE
Eclectic Pink Murano Chandelier in Flush Mount Design. Tubular Tronchi Formed Glass Prisms in Traditional Italian Mid-Century Style.
The murano fixture is composed of 36 Glass Elemen...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Chrome
Monarch
3-Arm Modern Pendant in Brass and Blue Enamel by Blueprint Lighting
Located in New York, NY
The "Monarch" 3-arm pendant or small chandelier shown in natural brass and our high-gloss "Greece" cobalt blue enamel fabricated in NYC by Blueprint Lighting, 2018. The wide brass ba...
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Bronze, Copper, Enamel, Chrome, Nickel, Aluminum, Brass
Art Deco Machine Age Silvered Bronze
Frosted Glass Chandelier signed Petitot
Located in New York, NY
A stunning exemplar of Art Deco elegance and Machine Age innovation, this rectilinear pendant chandelier by Petitot, crafted in France circa 1935, encapsulates the harmonious marriag...
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Bronze
Art Deco 24 Beveled Glass Panels and Brass Pendant, Ceiling Light, Lantern 1920s
Located in Lisse, NL
Practical size and excellent condition, brass and beveled glass Adolf Loos style lantern.
This stylish and timeless design pendant is all handmade and in excellent condition. This h...
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Early 20th Century European Arts and Crafts Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Simplicissimus Chandelier, Olive Green Murano Glass by Multiforme
By Multiforme
Located in Trebaseleghe, IT
Simplicissimus 360 chandelier, 6 lights, Olive Green 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
Early 20th Century French Louis XIV Style Twelve Branch Ormolu Chandelier
Located in Germantown, MD
Early 20th Century French Louis XIV Style Twelve Branch Heavy cast Brass and Ormolu Chandelier. Great vintage condition. This heavy cast brass Jewel will not rust.
Measures 28" in d...
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Early 20th Century American Louis XIV Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass, Ormolu
Pair Italian Murano Sconces
By Mazzega
Located in Budapest, HU
Fantastic pair of vintage Murano wall sconce made by 6 Murano trasparent Six-Tier Felci for each applique in a chrome metal frame.
Period:late xx century
Dimensions: 18,50 inches hei...
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Late 20th Century Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
$949 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Cazal Creation Cocoon Balloon Pendant Light Inspired by Castiglioni for FLOS
Located in Palermo, PA
Introducing the amazing Cocoon Balloon Lamp by Cazal Creation, a vibrant pendant light that stands out in any room. Unlike classic cocoon lamps, this unique design features different...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Leather
French Six-Light 1890s Crystal Chandelier with Brass Armature and Pendeloques
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French six-light crystal chandelier from the late 19th century, with brass armature and crystal column. Born in France during the later years of the 19th century, this lovely chand...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Pair of 1930
s Art Deco Hanging Lamps in Pink
Located in OOSTERHOUT, NL
Set of two pink Art Deco pendant lamps. The pendant lamps date from the 1930s and have a Bakelite shade holder. The lamps are fitted with new wire and sockets and are ready to use. N...
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Early 20th Century German Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Glass, Bakelite
Artistic glass lightbulb chandelier Murano Bulb Marcantonio X Multiforme #05
Located in Trebaseleghe, IT
The art of Murano glass meets the iconicity of a bulb, together they give rise to a brilliant piece of furniture: a lightbulb, a chandelier or whatever your imagination suggests.
Mu...
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2010s Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Murano Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass
Modern Metal and Glass "Stars" Chandelier, Flush Mount by Emile Stejnar, Austria
Located in Antwerp, BE
Emil Stejnar for Rupert Nikoll, 'Flower Star' chandelier, glass, crystal, brass, Austria 1950s
Large brass 'Flower Star' chandelier, made in Vienna in the 1960s. Designed by Emil St...
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1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Flush Mount Josef Hoffmann&Wiener Werksaette Apptm Wittgenstein, Re Edition
Located in Vienna, AT
Very elaborate hammered and chased flush fixture for the Dr Hermann Wittgenstein appartment in Vienna
All components according to the UL regulations, with an additional charge we wi...
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2010s Austrian Jugendstil Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Simplicissimus Chandelier, 6 Arms Denim Blue Murano Glass by Multiforme
By Multiforme
Located in Trebaseleghe, IT
Simplicissimus 360 chandelier, 6 lights, Denim Blue artistic glass by Multiforme
This collection in Murano glass is characterized by superb s...
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2010s Italian Other Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Blown Glass
Impressive Art Deco Chandelier, 1920s
By Schneider
Located in Bingen am Rhein, RP
Art Deco chandelier
This stunning 1930s Art Deco chandelier is an outstanding example of the elegance and sophistication of the Art Deco style. With its combination of metal and gl...
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Nickel
$5,221 Sale Price
20% Off
Edgar Brandt Style Bronze Snake Floor Lamp
By Edgar Brandt
Located in Aachen, NRW
Stylized after the original snake lamp by Edgar Brandt, this lamp is made of custom hand-cast bronze. The piece shows a highly detailed snake, coiled around a light shade with its op...
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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Hood Chandelier in White Oak by Ravenhill Studio
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Hood Family is inspired by wooden sailboats and the work of Aino Aalto. Thin sheets of polyethylene are die cut and bent, joining narrow spines of white oak to create the hooded shade. The complex joinery of the Pendant and Chandelier results in lightweight frames that hold the glowing, sail-like shades aloft. Brass hardware completes the three part material palette.
The Hood Chandelier...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Oak
$5,700 / item
Set of Three Pendant Lights, Patinated Aged Brass Glass, Rupert Nikoll, 1960
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A set of three gorgeous patinated brass pendants by Rupert Nikoll, Vienna, Austria, manufactured in midcentury, circa 1960 (late 1950s or early 1960s).
They are made of a seamless br...
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1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Gorgeous Murano chandelier space age - 57 gold alabaster iridescent glasses
Located in Budapest, HU
Italian Murano chandelier. The chandelier has 57 Murano ridescent alabaster honey discs in a nickel metal frame.. The glasses are now unavailable, they have the particularity of refl...
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Late 20th Century Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Art Glass, Murano Glass
Italian Midcentury Brass 5-Arm Sputnik Chandelier, 1950s, Germany
Located in Hagenbach, DE
This German Sputnik ceiling lamp from the 1950s is a striking masterpiece of mid-century modern design. With fixed arms adorned with elegant beige acrylic glass shades, it radiates a...
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1950s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass
Bubble35 Chandelier by Phoenix
Located in New York, NY
Cherry blossom rock crystal bubble chandelier with polish brass frame.
Created by Phoenix Gallery, NYC.
Each chandelier install 12sockets. Use 60W LED warm light bulbs. Total 720w. ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Rock Crystal
$33,490 / item
Elegant Murano Poliedri Chandelier - Carlo Scarpa - 138 white alabaster glasses
By Carlo Scarpa
Located in Gaiarine Frazione Francenigo (TV), IT
Elegant Italian chandelier made from 138 beautiful Murano white alabaster "poliedri" glasses. Structure in gold and brass colored metal. The alabaster polyhedrons are a rare glass, a...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Blown Glass
Florian Schulz
Onos 55
Nickel Brass Counterbalanced Adjustable Pendant Light
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Stunning and elegant brand new contemporary Mid-Century Modern designed German made large polished nickel plated brass adjustable counterweight hanging pendant light or lamp model 'O...
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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass, Nickel
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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