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Chandeliers and Pendants For Sale
Murano glass chandelier Amber and clear 5 lights, Vintage Made in Italy In stock
By Gabbiani
Located in Venezia, IT
Murano amber and clear glass chandelier 5 lights, Vintage Made in Italy in stock
Condition: virtually perfect condition and never used: no heavy scratches, no defects, no cracks no m...
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Late 20th Century Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass, Steel
Early 20th century brass and crystal chandelier
Located in SON EN BREUGEL, NL
An elegant Rococo style brass and crystal chandelier.
With 6 lights.
With an old gold patina. Decorated with several large clear and soft coloured cut crystal pendeloques, large flow...
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Early 20th Century Swedish Rococo Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Achille Castiglioni Mid-Century Beige "Cocoon" Pendant, Italy 1960s
Located in Roma, IT
Stunning mid-century beige cocoon pendant in resin and steel. This gorgeous cocoon ceiling lamp was designed by Achille Castiglioni in Italy during the 1960s.
In amazing vintage con...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Steel
Italian Brass Chandelier 1920 Hand-Knotted Crystals in Amber Smoke Grey Clear
Located in Berlin, DE
This elegant chandelier was crafted in Italy around 1920 and reflects the refined neoclassical Historicist style of the early 20th century. It combines the decorative tradition of th...
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1920s Italian Neoclassical Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Vetri for Vistosi Cascade pendant opaline Murano glass , Italy 1960s
Located in La xara, VC
Buying Vistosi chandelier is a great choice because:
• They feature exquisite Murano glass craftsmanship, often hand-blown, which adds unique artistry and elegance to any space 1
2 ...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Chrome
$1,485 Sale Price
50% Off
Italian Disc Murano chandelier
By Vistosi
Located in Budapest, HU
Italian Murano chandelier in Vistosi style. The chandelier has 36 fantastic iridescent alabaster blue discs in a nickel metal frame.
Period: late XX century
Dimensions: 44,50 inches ...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Art Glass, Murano Glass
$1,783 / item
French Yellow Opaline Glass Brass Pendant Lights
Located in Amsterdam, NL
French yellow opaline glass industrial pendant.
Weight 0.75 kg / 1.7 lb
Priced per individual item. All lamps have been made suitable by international standards for incandescent li...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Large Architectural Cantilever Stilnovo Style Balanced Chandelier
By Stilnovo
Located in Bochum, NRW
This large architectural chandelier, inspired by the Stilnovo style, features two substantial brass arms that can swing in various directions. One arm is equipped with a large brass ...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum, Brass
Stilnovo ceiling pendant, Italy circa 1960s
By Stilnovo
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Stilnovo ceiling pendant
Made in Italy in 1960s.
Takes one medium base bulb.
Complimentary US rewiring with a custom ceiling plate upon request.
Overall drop ( overall height) is adj...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass
$1,800 / item
Pair of Leaded Glass Light Fixtures, Sold Individually
Located in New York, NY
Pair of circa 1940's English leaded glass light fixtures with interior lights. Sold Individually.
Measurements:
Drop: 14"
Diameter: 15.5"
Category
1930s English Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Glass
Original XXL rattan ball pendant lamp Mid Century Modern Ø 66 cm 26"
Located in München, DE
Beautiful, rare, huge, spherical Mid-Century Modern rattan pendant lamp.
Typical high-quality 1950s design.
Very good vintage condition, with no damage to the rattan weave. The weave...
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1950s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Rattan
Gorgeous 12-armed XXL Mid Century brass chandelier with opal glass shades
Located in München, DE
Beautiful, rare, large, 12-armed mid-century brass chandelier with opal glass shades.
A very high-quality lamp with many details.
Beautiful 1950s design. The entire frame is made of ...
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1950s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Barovier
Toso Chandelier Glass and Brass Metal Chrome Mid-Century Italy 1969s
Located in Palermo, IT
Barovier
Toso. Chromed metal chandelier. Central diffuser and seventeen prismatic elements in dewy glass. Each individual glass element is separated by chromed brass plates. A ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass, Chrome
Poul Henningsen Pendant 1930s PH 4/3 for Louis Poulsen
Located in Portland, OR
Classic design lamp by Poul Henningsen for Louis Poulsen. Lacquered yellow top shade and opaline glass lower shades. Browned brass hardware and fabric-covered cord. A US plug has bee...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass, Copper
Viking Ship Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1950's Swedish six-light iron chandelier in the shape of a Viking ship.
Measurements:
Drop: 24"
Width: 18"
Length: 22"
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Iron
$6,800
Scandinavian mid century chandelier, brass
opal glass, Sweden, 1950s
Located in Forserum, SE
Scandinavian mid-century chandelier, produced by an unidentified Swedish manufacturer in the 1950s. Crafted from brass, it features five decorative arms extending from a wooden cente...
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Italian Mid Century Brass and Glass Six Light Fixture
Located in Troy, MI
Found in Italy, this six light chandelier or fixture dates from the 1960s. Fixture features flat bar brass frame of a double oval with three glass globes on each side. Glass has an a...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Huge Formations Furniture Co Sorrento Chandelier
By Formations
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Huge Formations Furniture Co Sorrento Chandelier
Category
1990s American Beaux Arts Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Handblown Murano Glass and Brass "Constellation" Chandelier by High Style Deco
Located in New York, NY
This stunning and monumental modernist chandelier is hand blown and handcrafted. It features an abundance of organic hand blown iridescent shades- each uniquely formed- attached to b...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
3-armed Ball Glass Orbit Design Ceiling Lamp, Attr. to Stilnovo, 1950s, Italy
By Stilnovo
Located in Hagenbach, DE
3-armed Ball Glass Orbit Design Ceiling Lamp, Attributed to Stilnovo, 1950s, Italy
Brass detailing and hardware.
Lampshade is in very good vintage condition.
This lamp works with 3...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass
Large 3-Light Midcentury Modern Honeycomb Structure Glass Flush Mount w Teakwood
Located in Lisse, NL
Great Mid-Century Modern ceiling light with a teakwood finial & brass canopy and a honeycomb pattern on the glass shade.
This vintage, flat, three-light flush mount has a beautiful ...
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Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass, Aluminum
Pair of Louis Poulsen “Oslo” Pendant Lamps by Kurt Nørregaard, Denmark, 1980s
By Kurt Nørregaard, Louis Poulsen
Located in Lisse, NL
Set of two original Louis Poulsen “Oslo” pendant lamps designed by Kurt Nørregaard in the 1980s.
Large pair fixtures, designed to provide soft and glare-free light. A classic examp...
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Late 20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
Grand Mid-Century Flush Mount Uplight Ceiling Lamp from Filmcasino Vienna, 1950s
Located in Vienna, AT
We are delighted to present this stunning bowl-shaped pendant light / uplight plafoniere / flush mount light fixture dating back to the 1950s. (Actually there were three pieces avail...
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Aluminum, Brass
Beautiful Mid-Century Modern Birdcage Hanging Lamp With Iridescent Flowers 1950s
By Palwa
Located in Hannover, DE
I'm so excited to show you this stunning hanging lamp with a birdcage design that's absolutely charming! It is decorated with lovely, colorful glass blossoms and green leaves that re...
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1950s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass
French White Opaline Glass Brass Pendant Light
Located in Amsterdam, NL
French white opaline glass industrial pendant.
Weight 0.75 kg / 1.7 lb
Priced per individual item. All lamps have been made suitable by international standards for incandescent lig...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Restored Bauhaus or Art Deco Brass Chandelier, Czechoslovakia, circa 1930s
Located in Praha, CZ
This elegant chandelier captures the essence of Bauhaus and Art Deco design from 1930s Czechoslovakia. Expertly crafted from brass-plated iron sheet, the fixture showcases clean line...
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1930s Czech Art Deco Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Iron
$846 Sale Price
20% Off
Finnish Design Chandelier in Brass, Teak and Glass, Finland 1970s
By Valinte Oy
Located in Helsinki, FI
A beautiful and delicate Finnish mid-century ceiling lamp attributed to Valinte, circa the 1970s. As one of the leading lighting manufacturers in Finland, Valinte was known for its h...
Category
1970s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass, Metal
$2,183 Sale Price
25% Off
Pink Glass Art Deco Style Ceiling Lamp, 1940s, Germany
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Pink Glass Art Deco Style Ceiling Lamp, 1940s, Germany
Lampshade is in very good vintage condition.
This lamp works with E27 light bulbs.
Wired and suitable to use with 220V and 1...
Category
1940s German Art Deco Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern German Cocoon Pendant Lamp Friedel Wauer Goldkant 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Rare mid-century Cocoon pendant light by Goldkant Leuchten, based on a design by Friedel Wauer from the 1960s.
The lamp body features a simple disc shape that tapers towards the top...
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
SUPER DESIGN Pendant Light with Stunning Sculptural ARTISTRY Alabaster Shade
Located in Lisse, NL
Rare and majestic, three-light alabaster pendant light with gilt bronze ram head mounts.
This rare fixture comes with a stunning design and a superbly polished alabaster shade. This...
Category
Early 20th Century European Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Alabaster, Brass, Bronze
Murano Clear and Gold glass chandelier 3 lights, Vintage Made in Italy in stock
Located in Venezia, IT
Available now - Unique Murano Clear and Gold glass chandelier 3 lights, Vintage Made in Italy in stock
Condition: virtually perfect condition and never used: no heavy scratches, no d...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass, Steel
$1,692 Sale Price
20% Off
Original Murano Glass chandelier 6 lights clear and gold Made in Italy in stock
Located in Venezia, IT
Unique Murano Clear and gold glass chandelier 6 lights, Vintage Made in Italy in stock.
Condition: virtually perfect condition and never used: no heavy scratches, no defects, no crac...
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Late 20th Century Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass, Steel
$2,829 Sale Price
20% Off
Fabric Pende Woka Chandelier
By Woka Lamps
Located in Vienna, AT
Handsewn fabric shade, dessin by Josef Frank for Svenskt Tenn, hanging on a fabric-covered wire, brass-parts in the requested finish.
Total drop custom made
2 x Edison screw sockets ...
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2010s Austrian Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
$5,497 / item
Art Deco Low Plafonnier Silver Crystal Chandelier Lustre Ceiling Lamp Antique
Located in Berlin, DE
Introducing an exquisite Art Deco Low Plafonnier Silver Crystal Chandelier Lustre Ceiling Lamp, showcasing the timeless charm of antique craftsmanship. This old chandelier has been m...
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1940s European Art Deco Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Wire
Italian Designer, Pendant Light, Brass, Glass, Italy, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and Murano glass pendant light designed and produced in Italy, c. 1940s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 37.0"H x 15.0"D
Stem Length (inches): 17.75"
Dimensions of Canopy (in...
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1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Flora Chandelier: Aqua, Jade, Mint, Peach, Coral Glass by Avram Rusu Studio
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Flora chandelier is a vertical composition of two Botanica chandelier styles. Each chandelier combines a dramatically scaled floral bloom with an interlocking chain of glass lea...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass, Bronze, Nickel
XL Antique Brass Holophane Prismatic Glass Chandelier Pendant Light, C.1920
By Holophane
Located in London, GB
A rare and exceptional 'Reflector-Refractor' chandelier made in England by the renowned lighting manufacturer Holophane, c.1920.
Featuring a large 14" prismatic inner shade with t...
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Early 20th Century English Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Mid Century Wicker Fisch Celling Light, France 1960s
Located in Hannover, DE
This charming little French pendant light is a real gem! It'll add a touch of elegance to any room, no matter what style it is. I'm happy to tell you that the total length is 63 cm, ...
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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Wicker
Antique Edwardian Hand Carved Alabaster Plafonnier Ceiling Light Pendant, C.1900
Located in London, GB
An incredibly elegant carved alabaster plafonnier pendant light. c.1900
White alabaster with a beautiful array of dark marbling. Hand carved decorative details including egg and d...
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Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Alabaster, Brass
Acrylic UFO Pendant Lamp by Rupert Nikoll
Located in München, DE
Exceptionally beautiful UFO pendant lamp from the 1960s.
This lamp is very rare and impresses with its loving details.
A stunning lamp and a true asset to any home.
Beautiful plexigl...
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1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
French White Opaline Purple Glass Brass Pendant Lights
Located in Amsterdam, NL
French opaline glass with purple coloured edge pendant light. 2 meter black cotton flex
Weight 0.50 kg / 1.1 lb
Priced per individual item. All lamps have been made suitable by int...
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Mid-20th Century French Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Petite Viennese Jugendstil Art Nouveau Inspired Chandelier
By Woka Lamps
Located in Vienna, AT
Petite Viennese chandelier Woka edition - six flames
USA and CAN:
All electrical components according to the UL regulations.
With an additional charge the fixture will be labeled "U...
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2010s Austrian Jugendstil Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Small 1960s Space Age pendant lamp by Doria made of aluminum and metal
Located in München, DE
Beautiful small, original 1960s Space Age pendant lamp by Doria.
The outer shade is made of aluminum. The inner diffuser is made of white-painted metal.
The entire lamp is in very go...
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1960s German Space Age Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
Mid-Century Brass and Acrylic Glass Ceiling Lamp, 1950s, Germany
Located in Hagenbach, DE
This elegant Mid-Century ceiling lamp from Germany, dating back to the 1950s, showcases the timeless aesthetic of the era. The lamp features a beautifully sculpted brass fixture with...
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1950s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
$1,040 Sale Price
30% Off
Green Glass Art Deco Style Ceiling Lamp, 1940s, Germany
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Green Glass Art Deco Style Ceiling Lamp, 1940s, Germany
Lampshade is in very good vintage condition.
This lamp works with E27 light bulbs.
Wired and suitable to use with 220V and ...
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1940s German Art Deco Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Brass Chandelier
Located in München, DE
Exceptionally beautiful cascade lamp from the 1950s.
This lamp is very rare and impresses with its loving details.
A stunning lamp and a true asset to any home.
It creates a cozy lig...
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1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
$2,615
Nymphaea Chandelier: Warm Neutral Solid Color Glass by Avram Rusu Studio
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Nymphaea Chandelier is a flexible and customizable arrangement of handblown glass discs in a layered myriad of translucent colors with delicate brass hardware. The Nymphaea Colle...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass, Bronze, Nickel
Unique Murano Gold glass chandelier 6 lights, Vintage Made in Italy in stock
Located in Venezia, IT
Unique Murano Clear and gold glass chandelier 6 lights, Vintage Made in Italy in stock.
Each detail is enriched with real gold, embedded in the glass during the blowing phase.
Condit...
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Late 20th Century Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass, Steel
$3,090 Sale Price
20% Off
Small Antique Brass Chandelier Pendent
Located in Delray Beach, FL
This beautiful, small antique hanging lantern is crafted from brass and features a distinctive verdigris patina, which gives it a unique, aged character. It's an excellent piece for...
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20th Century American Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Available now Venetian Murano Chandelier – 6 Arm, Clear and Gold Glass, Italy
Located in Venezia, IT
Murano Clear and gold glass chandelier 6 lights, Vintage Made in Italy in stock
Condition: virtually perfect condition and never used: no heavy scratches, no defects, no cracks no mi...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass, Steel
$2,196 Sale Price
20% Off
Mazzega Tulip Pendant Lamp Amber
Clear Murano Glass by Carlo Nason Italy 1960s
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Elegant tulip pendant light with four amber and clear Murano glass blades on a chromed nickel hardware designed by Carlo Nason. Chandelier illuminates beautifully and offers a lot of...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Steel, Nickel
Mid-Century Bologna Opaline Glass Pendant Light Sphere by Aloys Gangkofner 1950s
Located in Toronto, CA
An iconic Bologna pendant light designed by Aloys Ferdinand Gangkofner for Peill & Putzler, Germany, circa 1954–1958. This mid-century modern ceiling lamp is crafted from matte opali...
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Mid-20th Century German Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Opaline Glass
$567 Sale Price
40% Off
1960
s Murano Glass chandelier by Carlo Nason for Mazzega
By Carlo Nason
Located in Schoorl, NL
Wonderful Chandelier by Carlo Nason, circa 1960's and good vintage condition. It holds 72 hand-crafted Murano glass disks of iridiscent shimmering white glass, every piece is differ...
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1960s Italian Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Glass
Blown Murano Glass and Brass Pendant Lamp
Located in Puglia, Puglia
A contemporary oriental-style lantern chandelier, entirely handmade in Italy, presented here with brass elements. The organic oval sphere is crafted from innovative hand-blown Murano...
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Early 2000s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
$2,674 / item
Brutalist Ceramic Pendant with Thick Amber Glass Details by Jette Helleroe
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Impressive heavy ceramic UFO pendant with amber glass and cut-outs by Jette Hellerøe for Axella, Denmark, 1970s. Beautifully glazed tones of brown compliment the pops of amber truly ...
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1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Ceramic, Blown Glass
Murano Amber and Gold glass chandelier 5 lights Vintage Made in Italy in stock
Located in Venezia, IT
Murano Amber and Gold glass chandelier 5 lights Vintage Made in Italy in stock
Condition: virtually perfect condition and never used: no heavy scratches, no defects, no cracks no mis...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass, Steel
$2,272 Sale Price
20% Off
Murano Aquamarine glass chandelier 5 lights, Vintage Made in Italy in stock
Located in Venezia, IT
Murano Clear and Aquamarine glass chandelier 5 lights, Vintage Made in Italy in stock
Condition: virtually perfect condition and never used: no heavy scratches, no defects, no cracks...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass, Steel
Murano Red and Clear glass chandelier 6 lights, Vintage Made in Italy in stock
By Gabbiani
Located in Venezia, IT
Available now - Murano Red and Clear glass chandelier 6 lights, Vintage Made in Italy in stock
Condition: virtually perfect condition and never used: no heavy scratches, no defects, ...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass, Steel
$2,244 Sale Price
20% Off
Italian Mid Century Ceiling Pendant Large
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Large Italian ceiling pendant
Italy, 1960s
Glass, nickel-plated metal
Body of the pendant 13 inches by 22 inches.
Overall drop adjustable.
Rewired for US.
Price is for one fixture.
1...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Model 1425 Art Deco Pendant, Paavo Tynell, Taito Oy, 1930/1940s
By Paavo Tynell, Taito Oy
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Model 1425 pendant, designed by Paavo Tynell, manufactured by Taito Oy, 1930/1940s. Brass frame, string wrapping, opaline glass shades. Good vintage condition, minor patina. Small ch...
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1940s Finnish Art Deco Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Antique and Vintage Chandeliers and Pendant Lights for Sale: Shop Baccarat Chandeliers, Stilnovo Chandeliers and Other Lighting on 1stDibs
Chandeliers — simple in form, inspired by candelabras and originally made of wood or iron — first made an appearance in early churches. For those wealthy enough to afford them for their homes in the medieval period, a chandelier's suspended lights likely exuded imminent danger, as lit candles served as the light source for fixtures of the era. Things have thankfully changed since then, and antique chandeliers and pendant lights are popular in many interiors today.
While gas lighting during the late 18th century represented an upgrade for chandeliers — and gas lamps would long inspire Danish architect and pioneering modernist lighting designer Poul Henningsen — it would eventually be replaced with the familiar electric lighting of today.
The key difference between a pendant light and a chandelier is that a pendant incorporates only a single bulb into its design. Don’t mistake this for simplicity, however. An Art Deco–styled homage to Sputnik from Murano glass artisans Giovanni Dalla Fina, with handcrafted decorative elements supported by a chrome frame, is just one stunning example of the elaborate engineering that can be incorporated into every component of a chandelier. (Note: there is more than one lighting fixture that shares its name with the iconic mid-century-era satellite — see Gino Sarfatti’s design too.)
Chandeliers have evolved over time, but their classic elegance has remained unchanged.
Not only will the right chandelier prove impressive in a given room, but it can also offer a certain sense of practicality. These fixtures can easily illuminate an entire space, while their elevated position prevents them from creating glare or straining one’s eyes.
Certain materials, like glass, can complement naturally lit settings without stealing the show. Brass, on the other hand, can introduce an alluring, warm glow. While LEDs have earned a bad reputation for their perceived harsh bluish lights and a loss of brightness over their life span, the right design choices can help harness their lighting potential and create the perfect mood. A careful approach to lighting can transform your room into a peaceful and cozy nook, ideal for napping, reading or working.
For midsize spaces, a wall light or sconce can pull the room together and get the lighting job done. Perforated steel rings underneath five bands of handspun aluminum support a rich diffusion of light within Alvar Aalto's Beehive pendant light, but if you’re looking to brighten a more modest room, perhaps a minimalist solution is what you’re after. The mid-century modern furniture designer Charlotte Perriand devised her CP-1 wall lamps in the 1960s, in which a repositioning of sheet-metal plates can redirect light as needed.
The versatility and variability of these lighting staples mean that, when it comes to finding something like the perfect chandelier, you’ll never be left hanging. From the natural world-inspired designs of the Art Nouveau era to the classic beauty of Paul Ferrante's fixtures, there is a style for every room.
With designs for pendant lights and chandeliers across eras, colors and materials, you’ll never run out of options to explore on 1stDibs — shop a collection today that includes antique Art Deco chandeliers, Stilnovo chandeliers, Baccarat chandeliers and more.
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