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Chandeliers and Pendants For Sale
Classic Chandelier 12+6 arms Two Tiers White Murano Glass Bovary by Multiforme
Located in Trebaseleghe, IT
Bovary: a collection of handmade blown glass chandeliers and lamps which takes inspiration from the Classic floral Venetian chandeliers. The Bovary collection conferes to spaces a to...
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2010s Italian Other Chandeliers and Pendants

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Blown Glass

Green Glass and Marble Art Deco Chrome Body Ceiling Lamp, 1940s, Italy
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Exceptional green glass and marble Art Deco chrome body ceiling lamp, 1940s, Italy Lampshade is in very good vintage condition. This lamp works with 3x E14 light bulb. Max 100...
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1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Marble, Chrome

French Art Nouveau and Art Deco Chandelier in Gilt Bronze and Empire Caryatids
Located in Coimbra, PT
Wonderful gilt bronze and etched-glass two-light ceiling fixture decorated with fine ornaments and garlands, France, 20th century. In very good condition - original etched-glass shad...
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20th Century French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass, Bronze

Mid-Century Brutalist Danish Studio Pottery Pendant Lamp from Bjørn Keramik, 60s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Brutalist studio ceramic pendant lamp by Bjørn Keramik from Denmark. This impressive ceramic lamp impresses with its Scandinavian style. The funnel-shap...
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20th Century Danish Brutalist Chandeliers and Pendants

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Ceramic

Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte ceiling suspension model 1239, Italy circa 1960s
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte ceiling suspension model 1239 Designed and made in Italy, 1960s Takes 3 medium base bulbs. Rewired for US. Brass was beautifully restored. Overall drop i...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass, Metal

Continuum 102 Chandelier: Mocha, Charcoal and Orange Glass by Avram Rusu Studio
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Continuum Collection was inspired by New York’s vibrant street art. The structure utilizes custom bent tubes that can be connected and arranged in a variety of ways to produce a ...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass, Bronze, Nickel

Black and Brass Radial Chandelier by Lawson-Fenning
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The radial chandelier features six double cone shades that are centered around a spoked pendant. Available in gloss white or matte black powder coat.
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Scandinavian "Anna" Pendant Lamp Brass Ring and Canopy Atelje Lyktan Sweden 1970
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Vintage "Anna" pendant designed by Anna Ehrner for Ateljé Lyktan, Sweden. Made in the 1970s. The lamp is made of bent wood with brass details. It wears its original beige canvas and...
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1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Spectacular Backlit Mirror Brass and Crystal Glass by Palwa, Germany
Located in Aachen, NRW
A wonderful and high-quality wall mirror by Palwa (Palme & Walter), Germany, dating from the 1970s. This stunning piece features a solid brass frame adorned with numerous faceted c...
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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal, Brass

Bauhaus Brass Chandelier by Franta Anyz, 1930, Restored
Located in Praha, CZ
Large elegant Bauhaus chandelier designed by Franta Anyz and executed by IAS in the 1930s, featuring a broad brass ring and opaline glass diffuser that provide soft, even illuminatio...
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1930s Czech Bauhaus Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Large Santi-Borachia SB Cinquantotto Opaline Glass Pendant Light for Astep
Located in Glendale, CA
Large Santi-Borachia 'SB Cinquantotto' Opaline Glass Pendant Light for Astep. Astep reintroduces a remarkable suspension light in handblown opal glass. For more than half a century...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Steel

Swedish Designer, Chandelier, Brass, Teak, Glass, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass, teak and white opaline glass chandelier designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1950s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 15.75"H x 21.0"D Stem Length (inches): 9.25" Dimensions of...
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1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Scandinavian Modern Pair Small Glass Pendant Lights Style Erik Hoglund Urschult
Located in Miami, FL
Swedish modern red glass inserts and black metal frame, a pair of small pendants by Konst Glashyttan Urschult, Sweden from the 1970s. The red gl...
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1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Swedish Designer, Chandelier, Brass, Glass, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and etched glass chandelier designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 31” H x 24.5” Diameter Dimensions of Canopy: 2“ H x 3.5” Diameter  Stem...
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1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Pair Set XL Antique Vintage Church Opaline Milk Glass Ceiling Pendant Lights
Located in Sale, GB
- A beautiful set of extra large satin opaline ceiling pendants with original galleries, England circa 1910. - Silky satin finish to the huge opaline glass shades, typical of the man...
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Early 20th Century British Chandeliers and Pendants

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Opaline Glass

Mazzega Tulip Pendant Lamp Green Clear Murano Glass by Carlo Nason Italy 1960s
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Elegant pendant light with large and heavy, clear and green Murano glass petals on a metal frame and a big bubble glass ball in the middle. Gem from the time. With this light you m...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Candle, Pendant Light, Acrylic, Metal, Italy, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
An acrylic and metal pendant light produced by Candle, Italy, c. 1960s. Wear consistent with age and use. Overall Dimensions (inches): 34.0"H x 23.0"D Stem Length (inches): 23.0" ...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Monumental Chandelier Paavo Tynell attr
Located in Long Island City, NY
Monumental chandelier Paavo Tynell Attributed. Light fixture with 12 arms and rich brass mesh and wire decor, typical of Paavo Tynell design. 12 lights with candelabra sockets and 4 ...
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1960s American Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Cristalleries De Baccarat, a Large French Cut-Crystal Tsarine Torchere
Located in Queens, NY
Cristalleries De Baccarat, A Large French Cut-Crystal Twenty-Four Light Tsarine Torcheres, Standing Floor Chandelier. "A Magnificent Chandelier" Each central stem issuing twenty-four out-scrolled candle branches suspending prisms and bell-flowers, on four splayed supports, in the Indian Maharaja style, stamped BACCARAT throughout. 86" high x 33" wide Wired for electricity. In overall excellent condition. The torchère is fully complete and there are no damages associated.Ready to place. Comparative Literature: Lerch, Moscou, Splendeurs des Romanov, Exhibition catalogue, 11 July – 13 September 2009, Monaco, pp. 214-217. M. Lerch, Baccarat: la légende du cristal, Exhibition catalogue, 15 October 2014 – 4 January 2015, Paris, pp.68-69. D. Sautot, The Story of Baccarat, Paris, 1993. Cristalleries de Baccarat: The origins of the manufacture, also known as the Compagnie des Cristalleries de Baccarat, can be traced to 1764. On this year, King Louis XV accorded to the Bishop of Metz permission to establish a glass factory on his land, in the small village of Baccarat in Lorraine, in order to compete with the celebrated Bohemian production. Lorraine is traditionally a glass-making region, due to the abundance of silica in the soil and due to its large forests, which supplied the wood to fuel the ovens. Francois-Eugène de Fontenay, who joined the company in 1841, discovered that the addition of nickel oxide in the manufacturing process resulted in a perfectly clear product, 'crystal glass', that was free of discoloration and that imitated precious rock crystal. For this discovery, the Baccarat company was awarded a gold medal at the French Expositions des Produits de l'Industrie in 1844. Continually experimenting with their manufacturing process, the quality of Baccarat's 'crystal glass' improved, reaching the highest level by the end of the century. The Baccarat manufacture rapidly became a leading producer with highly skilled maître-verriers. In 1823, Baccarat participated for the first time at the National Exhibition. Louis XVIII was seduced by the quality of the pieces presented, which received the praise of the jury and the first gold medal. As a result of their success and innovations, the manufacture gradually consolidated its reputation, which allowed it to dominate the French market. The Russian fascination for Baccarat: In 1867, Tsar Alexander II visited the Exposition Universelle in Paris and fell in awe in the sight of Baccarat’s stand...
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20th Century French Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal

Scandinavian large art deco alabaster pendant light
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Scandinavian large Art Deco alabaster pendant light circa 1930. Beautiful hand carved Swedish dish light from the art deco period.  Alabaster with natural colours of subtle orange's...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

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Alabaster

Atlas Alabaster Suspension Lamp by Denis De La Mesiere
Located in Glendale, CA
'Atlas' Alabaster Suspension Lamp by Denis De La Mesiere Handcrafted in Los Angeles in the workshop of noted French designer and antiques dealer Denis de la Mesiere, who meticulously pays homage to the work of Pierre Chareau with scrupulous attention to detail and materials. Executed in the highest quality European alabaster sphere...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Alabaster, Metal, Gold Leaf

Italian Empire-Style Chandelier in Gilt Brass and Bohemian Crystal
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Elegant 1950s Empire-style chandelier crafted in gilt brass and richly adorned with hand-cut Bohemian crystal beads. The piece features a classic basket form with a tapered upper sec...
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20th Century Italian Empire Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal, Brass

White Industrial Bunker Cage Light from Polam Gdansk, 1970s
Located in Kojetice, CZ
White industrial lamp made by Polam Gdansk in Poland during the 1970s. It features a cast aluminium body, an iron cage and a frosted glass. The porcelain socket requires standard E 2...
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1970s Polish Industrial Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Aluminum, Iron

Contemporary Pendant Lamp VOYAGE by Bymars x AGO, Linear
Located in Paris, IDF
Voyage Linear Pendant lamp by Bymars x AGO Lighting Silver Materials: Aluminum, Cotton fabric, PMMA Light Source: Integrated LED (SMD), DC Watt. 18 W Color temp. 2700 / 3000...
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21st Century and Contemporary Korean Organic Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Aluminum

Pair of Italian Petal Murano Sconces
Located in Budapest, HU
Pair of Vintage Italian Murano appliques in the manner of Mazzega. Wall lights have 10 turquoise and white “lattimo” glasses (for each applique) in a nickel-plated metal frame. Perio...
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Late 20th Century Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Pair of Italian Petal Murano Sconces
Pair of Italian Petal Murano Sconces
$949 Sale Price / set
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Ceiling light by Bo Notini for Glössner Co, Sweden, 1940s
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
A rare and elegant ceiling light designed by Bo Notini for Glössner & Co in Sweden during the 1940s. This refined piece features a delicately etched glass shade adorned with birds a...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Swedish Designer, Chandelier, Brass, Wood, Fabric, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass, fabric and wood chandelier designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 23.5” H x 22” Diameter Dimensions of Canopy:  2.25” H x 3.875” diameter ...
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1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Murano hanging lamp by Carlo Nason "Artichoke"
Located in Hannover, DE
A masterpiece by Carlo Nason, Murano Artichoke. Very heavy mid-century Murano glass pendant lamp by Carlo Nason for Mazzega. A multiply adjustable structure with intertwined glass a...
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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Nemo Projecteur 165 Pendant Lighting E26 23W in Moka by Le Corbusier
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mini adjustable pendant version of the Projecteur 365 pendant designed for the Chandigarh High Court, India, in 1954. Aluminum body painted in night blue, white sand or moka. Diffuse...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

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Aluminum

Pair of Vintage Industrial Copper Pendant Lights circa 1960s w Blown Glass Domes
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 European Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass, Bronze, Copper

Swedish Designer, Pendant Light, Cast Iron, Glass, Sweden, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A cast iron and milk glass pendant designed and produced in Sweden, 1930s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 32.75” H x 13” Diameter Back Plate Dimensions (inches): 6.25” Diameter Bulb...
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1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Iron

Art Deco Alabaster Chandelier With Floral Decorations, 1930s
Located in Hannover, DE
This elegant Art Deco chandelier, with its five beautiful alabaster bowls, is sure to be a real eye-catcher. The lamp frame is made of bronzed brass, and the charming and authentic p...
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1930s German Art Deco Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Alabaster, Brass

Murano Sputnik Art Glass Aquamarine Color Italian Chandelier and Pendant, 2020
Located in Roma, Lazio
Something truly incredible this Murano chandelier. Surprising design from the 70s, due to the very particular shape of these large aquamarine glass stalactites. Very elegant, it will...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Murano Pendant Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
An Italian mid century circa 1960's molded glass light fixture. Measurements: Diameter: 15" Drop: 11".
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1960s Italian Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Murano Glass

Gino Sarfatti Lamp Model 2042/6 Champagne Mount
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Gino Sarfatti Lamp Model 2042/6. Champagne Mount. Manufactured by Astep. Model 2042/6 Design by Gino Sarfatti With Le Sfere Plafone, Model 2042/6 from 1963, another of Gino Sa...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Steel

Bonnie Large LED Handmade Sculptural Pendant in Solid Brass, 90cm/35".
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 part is handmade, wether it be cast, milled, fabricated and finished from our Swedish workshop. With a combination of hand-brushed and polished surfaces, this solid brass fixture...
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2010s Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Kalmar Pendant Light Chandelier Citrus , Brass Amber Glass, 1970s
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A gorgeous penant light model 'Citrus' by Austrian light maker J.T. Kalmar, manufactured in midcentury, circa 1970 (late 1960s or early 1970s). The ligh...
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1970s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass, Metal

Oh Mei Ma Kabir Gold Plated Chandelier for Ingo Maurer
Located in Glendale, CA
'Oh Mei Ma Kabir' Gold Plated Chandelier for Ingo Maurer ‘Oh Mei Ma Kabir’ was created by celebrated German lighting icon Ingo Maurer. With creativity and technical prowess, Maurer’...
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21st Century and Contemporary German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Gold Plate

Poul Henningsen PH-2/2 Table Lamp – Louis Poulsen
Located in Egå, DK
Poul Henningsen PH-2/2 Table Lamp – Louis Poulsen Rare Poul Henningsen PH-2/2 lamp, stamped “PATENTED PH-2”, produced by Louis Poulsen. This elegant model features a copper top shade...
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1930s Danish Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Copper

Rare Counterweight Suspension by Gino Sarfatti / Arteluce, 1938 Mod. No. 2007
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Early and very rare extandable counterweight suspension designed by Gino Sarfatti in 1938, Mod. No. 2007. Manufactured by Arteluce in the 1930...
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1930s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Gold Plate, Brass, Aluminum

3 Tone Green Metal Pendant Lamp by Lamell-Star-Leuchten, 1960s, Germany
Located in Hagenbach, DE
3 Tone Green Metal Pendant Lamp by Lamell-Star-Leuchten, 1960s, Germany Lampshade is in very good vintage condition. This lamp works with E27 light bulbs. Wired and suitable to us...
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Monumental Akari Model 70F Light Sculpture by Isamu Noguchi
Located in Glendale, CA
Monumental Akari model 70F light sculpture by Isamu Noguchi. The shade is made from handmade washi paper and bamboo ribs with original Noguchi Akari manufactu...
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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Swedish Designer, Pendant Light, Brass, Metal, Glass, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass, black-lacquered metal and white opaline glass pendant light designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1950s. Illustrated missing wiring. Upon wiring cord will be threaded in chai...
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal, Brass

Rare Large 3 tier Italian Porcelain Chandelier 1950s 24 lights Capodimonte style
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
Bring timeless Italian artistry into your home with this magnificent hand-painted porcelain Capodimonte style chandelier, crafted in the 1950s Italy. A true statement piece, it featu...
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1950s Italian Rococo Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Porcelain

Mod Mid Century Plastic Confetti Style Drop Form Pendant Lights Three Available
Located in New York, NY
Groovy plastic drop form pendant light, with aqua and green toned confetti inclusion. The plastic pendant is suspended from ( new ) black fabric covered twisted wire and each come ...
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Mid-20th Century American Space Age Chandeliers and Pendants

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Plastic

21st-Century, 12-Lights Porcelain and Bronze Chandelier
Located in Calenzano, FI
12-lights chandelier in light-green porcelain and bronze in burnished. Each object is handcrafted and the care for every detail makes each item unique in its kind. The lampshades are...
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2010s Italian Louis XVI Chandeliers and Pendants

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Bronze

Pair of Murano Glass Leaf Wall Lights, Italy, 1970
Located in Palermo, PA
Pair of Murano Glass Leaf Wall Lights, Italy, 20th Century A charming pair of Murano glass wall lights, each crafted in a delicate leaf shape of soft light pink glass. The leaves ar...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Large Gaetano Sciolari "Cubic" Chandelier Flush Mounth
Located in Vienna, AT
Rare large 17 arms fitted each with E14 socket chandelier. Designed in the 1960s by Gaetano Sciolari, in brushed aluminum and chromed...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Aluminum, Steel

Orbette by Ango, Hand-Woven Rattan Modular Pendant Light
By Ango
Located in Bangkok, TH
Orbette pendant light, handwoven with super fine rattan with 1 mm. strand, is taking the lead from the large Triple Orbit pendant light launched in Paris three years ago. Orbette is an exciting new modular pendant...
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Organic Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Rattan

3 Beautiful Holophane Domes with Brushed Nickel Hardware and Bottom Glass
Located in Peekskill, NY
We have 3 matching lamps and they are priced per lamp. I can't find a makers name but they are high quality. The hardware is all brushed nickel and the large prismatic dome has a fin...
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20th Century American Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

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Glass

Jugendstil Chandelier with opaline glass shades vienna around 1910
Located in Wien, AT
Jugendstil Chandelier with opaline glass shades vienna around 1910 Brass polished and stove enameled Original opline glass shades
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1910s Austrian Jugendstil Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

1 of 3 Large Clear Glass Pendant Light designed by Koch Lowy, Germany, 1970s
Located in Aachen, NRW
A special round biomorphic clear glass pendant designed by Koch & Lowy for Peill & Putzler, manufactured in Germany, circa 1970s. High quality and in very good condition. Cleaned,...
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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Glass

French 19th Century Crystal and Iron Six-Light Chandelier with Pendeloques
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French six-light iron and crystal chandelier from the 19th century, with pendeloques and scrolled arms. Born in France during the 19th century, this exquisite chandelier features a...
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19th Century French Antique Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal, Iron

Sfinge Chandelier by Fabio Ltd
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian chandelier with glossy gray Murano glass shades, mounted on polished brass frame with black enameled center and ceiling canopy / designed by Fabio Bergomi for Fabio Ltd / mad...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Chandelier In The Shape Of a Sailing Ship In Antique Style, Denmark 1990s
Located in Hannover, DE
This beautiful pendant lamp is a reproduction of an antique pendant lamp from around 1920. This lovely lamp was made by hand in Denmark in the 1990s. It's a bit simpler and less deta...
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1920s Danish Renaissance Revival Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Iron

Pair Diminutive Swedish Crystal And Brass Pendant Lights C.1920
Located in London, GB
Pair Diminutive Swedish Crystal And Brass Pendant Lights C.1920 Length of chain: 58cm In excellent condition commensurate of age.
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Early 20th Century Swedish Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal, Brass

Large Space Age Chandelier Made by Glashütte Limburg, 1970s
Located in Schwerin, MV
Large glass pendant lamp, manufactured by Glashütte Limburg in Germany in the 1960s. The design was created by Herbert Proft, who designed many lamps for Glashütte Limburg. The hand-...
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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Chrome

1930s Folk Art Home Made Chandelier
Located in Peekskill, NY
I love the fact that someone took the time to make this wedding cake of a lamp. Its highly decorative and dripping with floral details. Its almost funny and loaded with charm. Its no...
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Early 20th Century American Folk Art Chandeliers and Pendants

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Iron

1 of 2 Large Brass and Crystal Glass Pendant by Sische, Germany, 1970s
Located in Aachen, NRW
A wonderful large and high-quality gilded chandelier/pendant light fixture by Sische, Germany, 1970s It is made of a brass frame decorated with 6 crystal glasses. The lamp takes 6 s...
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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal, Brass

Multipla Lamp by De Pas D´urbino Lomazzi for Stilnovo 1970s
Located in Benalmadena, ES
Extraordinary lamp designed by Italian architects and design geniuses Jonathan De Pas, Donato D'Urbino and Paolo Lomazzi in an exclusive collaboration with Stilnovo. This great work ...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal, Chrome

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.