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Chandeliers and Pendants For Sale
Pair of Italian Gilt Wrought Iron Crystal Flower Thee-Light Wall Sconces, 1930s
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
Amazing, rare pair of large gilded wrought iron three-arm wall sconces, Italy, 1930s. Wonderful handcrafted gilded wrought iron leaf environment, enriched with clear faceted crysta...
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Early 20th Century Italian Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal, Wrought Iron

Harlequin Pendant Light by Elina Ulvio
Located in Geneve, CH
Harlequin Pendant Light by Elina Ulvio. Dimensions: W 61 x D 61 x H 54 cm. Materials: Hand pleated polyester fabric, wooden beads, polished steel, crystal glass. All our lamps can b...
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2010s Finnish Post-Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Steel

Italian Midcentury Opaline Pendant Light MEDUSA by Carlo Nason for Leucos, 1970s
Located in Morazzone, Varese
Italian Midcentury Opaline Pendant Light MEDUSA by Carlo Nason for Leucos, 1970s Beautiful and shiny handblown pendant light in Murano Opaline transparent glass with light blue glas...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Aluminum

Murano Style Glass Leaf Pendant Light Chandelier
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A leaf shaped chandelier (or ceiling pendant) mounted on a plated gold brass frame, in the style of Murano. Features 6 striped etched frosted and clear shaped press glass leaves, alo...
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1980s North American Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

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

Vintage Wicker and Glass Pendant 1970 s
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
1768 Wicker pendant with white art glass with decorative strips Takes 3 60 watt bulbs. Supplied with 2 feet chain and canopy
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1970s Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Wicker, Art Glass

Antique Pair English 41 light Ballroom Crystal Chandeliers 20th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a beautiful pair of English Ballroom crystal chandeliers each with forty-one lights arranged over three tiers, and circa 1920 in da...
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1920s English Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal

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

Original Caprani Pendant Lights, 1980s, Denmark
Located in Værløse, DK
Original Caprani Pendant Lights made by Mads Caprani in the 1980s. A rare set for a beautiful place. * Set (2) of beech wood veneer pendant lights with off-white pleated-shades. * ...
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1980s Danish Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

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

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

Large Faux Bamboo Palm Leaf Italian Tole Chandelier 1960 s
Located in Hastings, GB
Very Large palm leaf and faux bamboo tole chandelier, 1960s A beautiful chandelier featuring polychrome painted faux bamboo stems with palm leaf fronds throughout There are 6 bul...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

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

Rare Angelo Lelii for Arredoluce, 12-Light Chandelier, Italy 1953
Located in Catania, CT
Very rare and elegant twelve-light chandelier designed by Angelo Lelii and produced by Arredoluce Monza in 1953. The chandelier features a refined brass structure with gracefully cur...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern 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

Fabric and Brass Adjustable Shade Pendant Lamp by Schröder Co, 1970s, Germany
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Fabric and Brass Adjustable Shade Pendant Lamp by Schröder & Co, 1970s, Germany Adjustable large lampshade. Brass body & fabric shade Manufactured in Germany This lamp works with ...
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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

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

Set of Large Leaded Glass Light Fixtures, Sold Individually
Located in New York, NY
Set of three large circa 1940's English leaded glass light fixture with 6 interior candelabra lights and variable drop. Sold individually. Measurements: Height (current drop): 24" D...
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1940s English Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Glass

Wiener Werkstätte chased brass and glass Chandelier, Edition
Located in Vienna, AT
Chandelier for the Otto Boehler Villa, 1918, chased brass, crystal-glass, 6- flames Total drop Custom made Lit.: Wiener Werkstätte Archive, MAK Vienna, Patternbook of the Wiener Wer...
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2010s Austrian Jugendstil Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

4 Layered Square Oiled Glass discs Chandelier by Nason for Vistosi, Italy
Located in Rijssen, NL
A gorgeous hanging light fixture, by Nason for Vistosi with four layers of round facet oiled glass discs. The length of the chains can be altered for your needs for free. In very g...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Chrome

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

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

Mid-Century Modern leaf Murano glass sconces
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair of large Murano glass Mid Century Modern sconces, attributed to Barovier Toso, Italy 1970s. Five pairs, set of ten sconces available. Sold and priced in pairs. The vintage...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Hollywood Regency Style Gilt Metal Floral Pendant Light, France, 1970s
Located in Barntrup, DE
Compact yet striking, this floral gilt metal pendant embodies the glamour and sculptural elegance of the Hollywood Regency era. A beautifully detailed French gilt-metal pendant ligh...
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1970s French Hollywood Regency Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Alhambra 1A Clear Glass with Silver Patina, Granada Collection
Located in New York, NY
These glass lanterns are made in a generations-old workshop in Granada, Spain. Each pendant light is hand forged, and reflects the influence of Moorish design that can be observed th...
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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Moorish Chandeliers and Pendants

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Glass

Elegant Murano multicolored Poliedri Chandelier - Carlo Scarpa design
Located in Gaiarine Frazione Francenigo (TV), IT
Elegant Italian chandelier made from 32 beautiful Murano multicolored "poliedri" glasses. Structure in gold and brass colored metal. Overall, this chandelier is both a functional lig...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Blown Glass

Swedish Designer, Chandelier, Brass, Fabric, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and fabric chandelier designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s. Dimensions of canopy (inches): 3.25” H x 3.25 Diameter Socket takes standard E-14 bulbs. 10 sockets.There is...
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1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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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

1950s, Brass Chandelier, Sweden
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
This is a Swedish brass chandelier from the 1950s, featuring six elegantly curved arms with floral decorations. Each arm supports a finely crafted art glass shade with a subtle strip...
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1950s Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

1950s,  Brass Chandelier, Sweden
1950s,  Brass Chandelier, Sweden
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Sculptural Custom Neve Plaster Fixture
Located in New York, NY
Sculptural bespoke Neve plaster fixture in the Jean Michel Frank manner. Please note that this fixture takes (1) Edison bulb at 40 or 60 watts in the center and (8) e-12 candelabra b...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Plaster

Mid-Century Cocoon Pendant Light by Goldkant, 1980s
Located in Morazzone, Varese
Mid-Century Cocoon Pendant Light by Goldkant, 1980s Modern ball-shaped pendant lamp with trendy cocoon made of resin, manufactured in Germany in the 1980s by Goldkant. The cocoon is...
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Brass Pendant by Eje Ahlgren for Bergboms, Sweden, 1960s
Located in Karlstad, SE
Striking brass pendant designed by Eje Ahlgren for Bergboms in the 1960s. The lamp features a sculptural domed shade with a polished brass surface that beautifully reflects its surro...
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20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Art Deco Glass, Brass Fabric Pendant, Sweden 1930s
Located in NUEMBRECHT, NRW
Elegant Swedish Grace era Pendant, 1930s to 1940s. This 1930s Swedish pendant lamp is a refined example of Art Deco or early modernist design, characterized by a harmonious combinat...
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1930s Swedish Art Deco Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Set Run Antique Vintage Diffused Tulip Opaline Milk Glass Ceiling Pendant Light
Located in Sale, GB
- A beautiful set of tulip shaped diffused opaline ceiling pendants made by Sunglow, England circa 1930. - Opaline glass shade made and stamped by ...
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Early 20th Century British Chandeliers and Pendants

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Opaline Glass

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

Vintage French Black Iron 10-Arm Chandelier with Shades
Located in Chicago, IL
A mid-20th century French chandelier, wrought in blackened iron with ten sweeping arms that curve outward in perfect symmetry. Each stem lifts an ivory fabric shade, its light soften...
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20th Century French Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Iron

Gino Sarfatti Model No. 2065 Ceiling Light for Astep
Located in Glendale, CA
Gino Sarfatti model no. 2065 ceiling lamp for Astep. Designed in 1950, this is an authorized re-edition by Alessandro Sarfatti, grandson of Gino S...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Aluminum

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

Classic venetian Chandelier 5 Arms Pink Murano Glass by Multiforme
Located in Trebaseleghe, IT
Classic Chandelier 5 Arms clear and pink Murano Glass by Multiforme. The classic Murano glass chandelier, as it is in the collective imagination. As many other chandeliers in our col...
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2010s Italian Other Chandeliers and Pendants

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Blown Glass

Helena Tynell for Flygsfors Glass Pendant Lamp, Sweden, 1960s
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
Elegant pendant lamp designed by Helena Tynell for Flygsfors, Sweden. This mid-century piece is crafted from high-quality white opaline glass, featuring a unique, sculptural silhouet...
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1960s Swedish Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Art Glass

Rococo style brass and crystal chandelier
Located in Eindhoven, NL
An elegant North-European Rococo chandelier with 3 small light inside and 6 candlearms. Decorated with several clear and soft coloured Bohemian crystal pendeloques, flower rosettes a...
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20th Century Swedish Rococo Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal, 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

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

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

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

1970s Industrial Polished Aluminium Brass Glass Edison Flameproof Strip Light
Located in Leicester, Leicestershire
Reclaimed vintage industrial Korean flameproof striplight made by Daeyang in the 1970's with highly polished finish. Original item salvaged fro...
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1970s Korean Industrial Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Aluminum, Brass

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

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

Poul Henningsen PH-2/2 rose Pendant – 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 early model features rose-coloure...
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1930s Danish Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Glass, Bakelite

Exceptional Pair of Sputnik Chandeliers, 30 crystal glass Murano, 1990
Located in Budapest, HU
Sputnik chandelier surrounding 30 crystal glass 'triedri' prisms radiating from a centre black metal nucleus. Brass lamp holder. Dimensions: 47.25 inches (120 cm) height with chain; ...
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1990s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Verner Panton Fun 10DM Capiz Shell Chandelier Pendant Lamp
Located in Vienna, AT
Brass frame chromed thin capiz shell designed in the 1960s Verner Panton.
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2010s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Steel

Murano Glass pendant by Carlo Nason for Mazzega, Italy 1960s
Located in Antwerpen, Antwerp
Carlo Nason is a key figure in Italian design, known for combining traditional Murano glassmaking with modern forms. Born into one of Murano’s oldest glassblowing families, Nason wen...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Murano Glass

Murano Glass Pendant Lamp by Doria Leuchten Germany 1960s
Located in Hannover, DE
Beautiful handcrafted pendant lamp by Doria. This lamp is timelessly beautiful, the mouth-blown glass was made by master craftsmen, the decorations in a gray-green glass were applied...
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Chrome

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

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

Modern Fabric Pendant Light by Studio Mirei, Nebula 60, from Costantini
Located in New York, NY
The Nebula collection is drawn out of the interstellar clouds of dust and gas in space - regions where stars begin to form. Made of a woven natural fiber from the banana tree, which is then manipulated and sculpted until it reaches its voluminous shape reminiscent of spiral nebulae. Measurements are: 24" W x 24" D x 24" H as shown. This award-winning design debuted at Salone Satellite in Milan in 2019 and is currently in stock and available in natural color, silver, or in these newly debuted hand-painted colors as seen in the photos. Custom sizing is available. Costantini is thrilled to announce US representation of Italian-based STUDIO MIREI...
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2010s Italian Organic Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Natural Fiber

Two Very Large 1960s Glass and Steel Chandelier by Seguso Vetri D Arte
Located in Schoorl, NL
This large, majestic chandelier comes with a story. It was designed in the mid 1960s and custom made by Seguso Vetri D'Arte, on special commission in 1970 for the Hilton Hotel. All...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

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Steel

Murano Glass Pendant Chandelier attr. to Carlo Nason, Italy, circa 1960s
Located in Wiesbaden, Hessen
A rare mid - century modern glass and chrome pendant attr. to Carlo Nason for Mazzega, Italy, circa 1960s. Socket: 1 x E27 ( E26 for US) for standard screw bulbs.     
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal, Chrome

Vintage 1970s chandelier mod. "Pamela" design E. Arcelli for Tronconi
By Tronconi, Ettore Arcelli and Cesare Pattarino
Located in None, IT
Chandelier with chromed metal elements, at the bottom a white lacquered shade, has three lights inside the shade and one light outside, the height is adjustable. Model "Pamela" desig...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Scandinavian Modern Chandelier, Itsu, 1950s
By Itsu
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Scandinavian Modern chandelier, manufactured by Itsu, 1950s. Glass shades, brass frame. Manufacturer's mark. Good vintage condition, minor patina consistent with age and use.
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1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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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.