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Chandeliers and Pendants For Sale
Art Deco Florence Chandelier with Sconces, Burnished Brass, by Florence Art
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Art Deco Florentine chandelier with sconces in burnished brass, by Florence Art overhauled electrical system in perfect condition We can sell the chandelier separately from the two s...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Tiffany Studios New York "Geometric" Plafonnier
Located in New York, NY
This Tiffany Studios New York 'Geometric' plafonnier features a captivating shade composed of geometric glass tiles that transition from warm amber to soft white, culminating in a pa...
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Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Chandeliers and Pendants

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Bronze

White French Opaline Glass Brass Pendant Lights
Located in Amsterdam, NL
French white opaline glass pendant light with brass top. Handcrafted glass shades Weight: 0.30 kg / 0.7 lb Priced per individual item. All lamps have been made suitable by internat...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Articulated Sconce Midcentury Modern Stilnovo Style Solid Brass Hand Gilt Shades
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
Thanks to a customer who wanted this finish, combining a typical renaissance Tuscan gold leaf finish with a Mid-Century Modern shape. This beautiful sconce has three moving joints. On the backplate and the middle you have a dented joint for reaching any point. On the heads there is a turning and 90 degrees up and down to keep the shades vertical and aiming every position. Natural solid patinated brass. Aluminum shades dust sprayed lacquered in ivory and hand gilted by a local artisan in the Siena area. Pivoting heads helps with the light distribution in the room. Upper shades contribute to the ambiance light and lower shades for the direct light. Ideal side to fireplace so that the arm can reach a reading sofa...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal, Aluminum, Brass, Gold Leaf

Art Deco Reflectolyte Pendent
Located in Peekskill, NY
This unique pendent is unsigned but has the look of a classic Reflectolyte fixture. It has the bottom glass hanging by 3 hooks but the top half is very different. It is set up as a p...
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

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Art Glass

Ventiquattro Sputnik Chandelier by Fabio Ltd
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian sputnik chandelier with 24 Murano glass globes mounted on brass frame / Designed by Fabio Bergomi for Fabio Ltd / Made in Italy 24 lights / E12 or E14 type / max 40W each Dia...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

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

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Chrome

Swedish Modern Alabaster Ceiling Pendant with Rope Brass Details, 1940s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Elegant alabaster pendant light from Sweden, crafted in the 1940s. The substantial, bowl-shaped shade is carved from solid alabaster and features striking natural veining in soft whi...
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1940s Swedish Art Deco Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Alabaster

Italian Adjustable Three-Arm Triennale Style Chandelier, Brass Patinated
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
The chandelier draws inspiration from the iconic 1950s light fixtures made by the mid-century modern Italian studios. Every detail of this lamp is meticulously crafted. The arms and...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal, Aluminum, Brass

Pair of Classic Murano Chandeliers Tronchi with clear glass tubes
Located in Bromma, SE
Pair of Stunner Contemporary Murano Chandeliers. Tubular Tronchi Formed Glass Prisms in Traditional Italian Mid-Century Style. The murano fixture is composed of 52 Glass Elements in ...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Chrome

21st Century Ophelia Gold plated and Crystal Chandelier by Patrizia Garganti
Located in Sesto Fiorentino, IT
Looking upwards it seems like there are strawberry fields on the ceiling! Ophelia, which has been the company’s symbol for years, has evolved into different models of itself. In the ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal, Gold Plate

White Blown Glass Murano Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1950's Italian 12 lights Murano chandelier. Measurements: Height: 43" Diameter: 36"
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1950s Italian Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Murano Glass

Gaia, Murano Amber Mezza Filigrana Tessuto glass sphere, Silvio Piattelli Design
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
The Gaia Collection showcases a series of lighting spheres that that revive the traditional Mid-century Murano technique known as Mezza Filigrana. This collection offers boundless p...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Midcentury Sputnik Spherical Green Glass and Brass Chandelier, 2020
Located in Roma, Lazio
A fantastic spot of green color, amazing design due to its very particular shape of these green glass spheres and for the fantastic brass rods. Very elegant, will furnish and decorat...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Large Raul Reyes Rey 26 Perforated Polished Brass Dome Chandelier
Located in Glendale, CA
Large Raul Reyes 'Rey 26' Perforated Polished Brass Dome Chandelier. Hand-fabricated in Los Angeles, these highly refined ceiling lamps are reminiscent of the iconic mid-century Fin...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Art Nouveau Empire Crystal Chandelier Ceiling Lamp 1930s
Located in Berlin, DE
Immerse yourself in the magic of yesteryear with these exquisite hand-knotted crystal chandeliers, a blend of elegance and Art Nouveau opulence. Carefully restored in Berlin, these c...
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Early 19th Century Italian Art Nouveau Antique Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal, Brass

Circular Chandelier PB by Lumfardo Luminaires
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Circular Chandelier Ring of Lights by Lumfardo Luminaires. This ring chandelier has 36 E12 candelabra based sockets and is finished in patinated brass. Part of our custom collection ...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Lamp Friedel Wauer or Flos Castigloni Scarpa Cocoon
Located in Lugo, IT
Pendant lamp Attributed to Friedel Wauer or Flos Cocoon material Excellent conditions Thank you
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1980s European Other Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Plastic

Art Nouveau Bronze Guimard Chandelier
Located in Rebais, FR
Art Nouveau Guimard chandelier with bronze nickel finish and dark blue glass.
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21st Century and Contemporary French Art Nouveau Chandeliers and Pendants

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Bronze

Vintage Stained Glass Wall Lamp with Multicolor Panels and Twisted Metal Trim
Located in Bochum, NRW
A Stained Glass wall lamp with sculptural fluted top and base that will add bold vintage glamour to your space with its striking Art Deco Revival look. Heigh: 22 cm Depth:14 cm, Widt...
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Mid-20th Century French Arts and Crafts Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Holophane Clear Glass Vintage Industrial Pendant Light
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
We offer this Holophane Clear Glass Vintage Industrial Pendant Light. Prismatic glass shades in excellent condition. The electrical system is new and works perfectly.
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1940s American Industrial Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Glass

Fabio Lenci Pendant Lamp
Located in South Charleston, WV
Italy 1960's signed made in Italy. An uncommon model from Fabio Lenci for Guzzini. Provides an unexpected glow of illumination above the center line of the sphere through refraction ...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Steel

Fabio Lenci Pendant Lamp
Fabio Lenci Pendant Lamp
$895 Sale Price
55% Off
French Art Deco Lustre Glass Ceiling Pendant Chandelier Degué Manufacture c 1930
Located in Labrit, Landes
Art Deco chandelier or lustre, French Frozen molded glass and brass Geometrical motifs and stylized leaves. 1930 David Guéron was a glass artist and industrialist, founder and owner ...
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Scandinavian designer sculptural zinc and bronze ceiling light, 1930s
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
This elegant ceiling lamp, crafted from zinc and bronze, showcases a refined Scandinavian design aesthetic from the 1930s–1940s. Though the designer remains unknown, the piece reflec...
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Early 20th Century European Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Bronze, Zinc

1 of the 2 Purple and Clear Glass Pendant Lamp by Carlo Nason for Mazzega, 1960
Located in Rijssen, NL
1 of the 2 pendant lamps by Carlo Nason for Mazzega. Four crystal clear and purple leaves compose this beautiful handmade piece of thick Murano glass. Please notice the price is for...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Coordinates S2 LED Linear Suspension by Flos
Located in Rhinebeck, NY
Coordinates S2 / Chandelier by Michael Anastassiades Like the 17th-century Cartesian grid that inspired it, longevity is central to this refined piece. Give your rooms an edge wit...
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2010s Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Aluminum

Organic Modern Chandelier Lost-Wax Bronze Vintage Finish Blown Glass Globes
Located in San Antonio, TX
MARATUS chandelier was designed for the Mol collection by Mexican artist Isabel Moncada. Maratus gets its name from a spider that displays an extravagant peacock-like tail to hypnot...
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21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Organic Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass, Bronze

Kalmar Tulipan Chandelier Pendant Light, Glass Nickel White Metal, 1970s, 1 of 2
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A large and fantastic light fixture model Tulipan 73 HL by J.T. Kalmar, Vienna, Austria, manufactured in midcentury, circa 1970 (late 1960s or early 1970s). Two lights are available....
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1970s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Florian Schulz Double Onos 55 in Brass / Flat mint with Side Counterweight 2025
Located in Berlin, DE
This lamp is new and in perfect condition. The height is adjustable with the counter weight to any needs. Unlimited quantity available. Production lead time 9-10 weeks. Lamp can be ...
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2010s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Continuum 127 Chandelier: Charcoal and Taupe 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

Art Deco Clam Shell Frosted Glass Ceiling Lamp
Located in Altrincham, GB
Art Deco Clam Shell Frosted Glass and Chrome Hanging Ceiling Lamp with Chrome Plate Rose and Chain - 12"diam x 8"h plus chain (18" with current chain) - all lights and lamps have bee...
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1930s English Art Deco Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Chrome

Vintage White Porcelain Ceiling Light, 1970s
Located in Kojetice, CZ
Vintage industrial ceiling or wall light made in former Czechoslovakia during the 1970s. It features a white porcelain wall or ceiling mounting and a glass cover. The socket require...
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1970s Czech Industrial Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Porcelain, Glass

Bonnie Config. 4 Contemporary LED Linear Chandelier, Solid Brass @ 300cm/118"
Located in Torslanda, SE
The Bonnie range is designed around the stylized form of a Saffron flower, known around the world for its valuable beauty, fragrance and essence. Each organic flower-like form is ...
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2010s Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Counterweight Silk Pendant Light by J.T. Kalmar Designed by Adolf Loos
Located in Vienna, AT
A height adjustable rare brass counter balance pendant lamp by J.T. Kalmar manufactured in midcentury in 1950s and designed by Adolf Loos. Fitted with three E27 sockets. The lamp is ...
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1950s Austrian Vienna Secession Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Pendant Lights By Adolf Meyer For Zeiss Ikon Circa 1930s
Located in Gloucester, GB
Pendant Lights By Adolf Meyer For Zeiss Ikon Circa 1930s - Price is per light (10 available) - Moulded glass with mercury inner reflectors - Takes E27 fitting bulbs - Comes with 150...
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1930s German Bauhaus Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Mercury Glass

Swedish Grace Ceiling Light by Lars Holmström, Sweden, 1930s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Beautiful Swedish Grace ceiling light in a large size. Made from bronze with a large, wide frosted glass shade. Elaborate, sculptural decor of a man, woman and a deer in stylized fol...
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1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass, Pewter

Tekio Oval P12 Pendant Lamp in Japanese Washi Paper for Santa Cole
Located in Glendale, CA
'Tekio Oval P12' pendant lamp in Japanese Washi paper for Santa & Cole Founded in 1985 in Barcelona, Santa & Cole produces iconic pieces by such luminaries as llmari Tapiovaara, Mig...
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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Chandelier by Emil Stejnar for Rupert Nikoll vienna around 1950s
Located in Wien, AT
Chandelier by Emil Stejnar for Rupert Nikoll vienna around 1950s Brass polished and stove enameled
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1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal, Brass

Classic Chandelier 12 Arms clear and gold Murano Glass by Multiforme
Located in Trebaseleghe, IT
Classic chandelier 12 Arms clear and gold Murano Glass by Multiforme. The classic Murano glass chandelier, as it is in the collective imagination. As many other chandeliers in our co...
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2010s Italian Other Chandeliers and Pendants

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Murano Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass

3-armed Glass and Copper Black Metal Chandelier, 1960s, Germany
Located in Hagenbach, DE
3-armed Glass and Copper Black Metal Chandelier, 1960s, Germany 2 pieces available This lamp works with 3 x E14 light bulbs. Measures: Height: 74 cm Overall shade diameter and ...
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal, Brass

1930s ‘Bauhaus’ Pendant attr. to Elmar Berkovich
Located in Beerse, VAN
Very rare lamp from the Dutch pre-war period of modernism. The lamp dates from the 1930s and is attributed to Elmar Berkovich. Although Berkovich is not known to many people, he was...
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Early 20th Century Dutch Bauhaus Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Pair French Art Deco Art Nouveau Gilt Chandelier w Amber Crystal Glass Fringe
Located in Coimbra, PT
Fabulous Art Deco or Art Nouveau amber and clear twisted crystal glass fringe and gilt bronze chandelier. Price per unit. Dimentions: Diameter 17.72 in/ 45 cm Height 25.56 in/ 70 cm...
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Early 20th Century French Hollywood Regency Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal, Brass, Bronze

Wooden Pendant Light with Textile Shade by Domus Germany, 1970s
By OTHR
Located in Rijssen, NL
Wonderful oak pendant light with new lampshade by Le Klint. The light is manufactured by Domus in the 1970s in Germany, Europe. The oak base is adjustable in height. The beautiful, f...
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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Fabric, Wood

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

Josef Hoffmann-Wiener Werkstätte Pendant, Re Edition
Located in Vienna, AT
Brass lamp lacquered or nickel-plated. Silk-shade comes in any color, white inside. All handmade. Optionally the bottom can be covered with a hardened opaline-glass in a brass-frame....
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2010s Austrian Art Nouveau Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Paavo Tynell, Chandelier, Brass, Fabric, Finland, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and white fabric chandelier designed by Paavo Tynell and produced by Taito, Finland, c. 1940s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 30.0"H x 18.25"W x 18.25"D Stem Length (inches):...
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1940s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Kalmar Chrome Sputnik Ceiling Fixture
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Kalmar Atomic Aluminum Chandelier. Round lightbulbs make the fixture anything you want it to be! white, clear or even round balls with 1/2 chrome tops ...
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1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Chrome

Exceptional Mid-Century Modern Brass Kaiser 6-Arm Space Age Chandelier, 1960s
Located in Hagenbach, DE
A midcentury Kaiser chandelier made in Germany in the 1960s. It is fascinating with its Space Age design and six opaline glass balls. The circular body of the light is made of polish...
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Crystal Nickel 12 Arm Chandelier by Chapman Myers for Visual Comfort
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Reagan chandelier from visual comfort signature, formerly known as Visual Comfort, is a sweeping modern construction of crystal and steel. A Chapman & Myers design descending fro...
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal, Chrome

Transcendence 2 by Ango, Diaphanous Cloud Pendant Light, Hand-Crafted Edition
By Ango
Located in Bangkok, TH
Transcendence 2 by Ango is a sculptural pendant light handcrafted in Thailand using a breakthrough composite of mulberry tree bark fibre and recycled f...
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Organic Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Composition

Verner Panton Pantop Pendant in Grey Sand
Located in Tilburg, NL
Verner Panton Pantop Ø23 pendant. Designed in 1980, current production. The elegant Pantop line was designed by Verner Panton in 1980, and has for a long time been a staple of the...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Murano Sputnik MultiColor Art Glass and Brass Chandelier and Pendant, 2020
Located in Roma, Lazio
A fantastic multi-colored sputnik, smoked brown yellow ochre blue, with a surprising design and its reduced height, which allows it to adapt to both high and low ceilings. Very elega...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Salvatorre Gregorietti, Pendant Light, Metal, Fiberglass, Italy, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A metal and fiberglass pendant light designed by Salvatorre Gregorietti and produced by Valenti, Italy, 1960s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 4...
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1960s Italian Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Late 19th Century Cut Crystal 18-Light Hanging Chandelier
Located in Tarry Town, NY
An exceptional example of 19th-century French craftsmanship, this opulent 18-light chandelier is masterfully composed of hand-cut crystal drops and prisms arranged in a cascading sil...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal

Huge Magnificent Vintage Murano Glass Tiered Chandelier, 78 Glasses, Light Amber
Located in Budapest, HU
Italian vintage chandelier in Murano glass and nickel plated metal structure on 4 levels. The armor polished nickel supports 78 large light amber glass tubes in a star shape. Period...
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Late 20th Century Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

6-foot Pendant Light in Black Walnut with Brass Fixtures by Hinterland Design
Located in Vancouver, BC
It’s believed that ancient Egyptians may have had the technology to harness electricity and create light thousands of years ago. This technology is referred to as the light of the Dendera Temple. This customizable pendant light...
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2010s Canadian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Huge Candelabrum Crystal Antique Chandelier Classic traditional Massive Wide
Located in Berlin, DE
Huge candelabrum crystal antique chandelier ceiling lustre Art Nouveau Measures: Total height 140 cm, height without chain 110 cm, diameter 110 cm. Weight (approximately): 35 kg. Number of lights: 30-light bulb sockets: E14 material: Brass, cut glass, crystal, New electricity! New cable! Restored and rewired. tested. Ready to hang. Total length variable. Old chandelier with love and professionally restored in Berlin. electrical wiring works in the US. Re-wired and ready to hang not one missing Cabling completely renewed. Crystal, hand-knotted The chandelier is sent in a specially made wooden box so that safe transport is guaranteed. So worldwide shipping is no problem. they will for everyone the chandelier is wired in such a way that it works worldwide without any modification. in USA the chandelier works. ready to connect. before shipping the chandelier will be cleaned. missing crystals added. just cleaned and complete. will be sent. You are buying from a specialty chandelier store. with years of experience and heart for chandeliers Huge Candelabrum Crystal Antique Chandelier Classic...
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Early 18th Century European Art Nouveau Antique Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal, Wire, Brass

Carlo Nason Mid-Century Modern Crystal Curvati Murano Glass Chandelier, 1976
Located in Murano, Venezia
This chandelier is very simple, but one of the most refined and elegant. Play on the repetition of glass elements, called "Curve", which are created by the master by pulling the hot ...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

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

Contemporary Chandelier Rey I Black/White Threads by Ann Demeulemeester
Located in Paris, IDF
Chandelier / Pendant Lamp 'Rey I' by Ann Demeulemeester for SERAX Color: Black and White Material: steel and viscose Cable length: 3m Compliant bulb: E27 max 5W The 'Rey I' pendant...
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21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Organic Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Thread

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.