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Chandeliers and Pendants For Sale
Extra Large Antique Gothic / Medieval Style Wrought Iron Glass Art Lantern
Located in Lisse, NL
* Kindly note that we arrange the shipping ourselves to ensure a smooth, secure, and reliable delivery. This allows us to provide the best possible service and care for your purchase. All handcrafted, form a France Castle, Gothic light fixture. If you are a collector of rare and ancient looking Gothic antiques then this large and one of a kind pendant could be flying your way soon. With antique light fixtures as one of our specialities, we know how rare Gothic lanterns are and to have found one of this age, size, design and beauty more than made our day. Also, because this all hand-crafted specimen is completely original and in very good condition. The natural wear has only made this piece more beautiful and its authentic, medieval look and feel will never fail to impress. It may have originally hung in the entrance of a home in France or maybe above the main entrance of a medieval style chateau or castle, we are not sure. What we are certain of is that it is highly unlikely that we or you will ever find another one like it. The forged wrought iron and the hand-crafted metal style elements are just some of the wonderful features that make this work of lighting art so authentic and desirable. This chandelier even comes with the original, antique, green and yellow cathedral glass. Each of the four glass paneled sides is like a stylized medieval shield...
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Early 20th Century French Arts and Crafts Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal, Wrought Iron

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

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
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

Elegant Pair of Vintage Italian Murano Chandeliers in Vistosi Style
Located in Budapest, HU
Vintage Italian Murano chandeliers in Vistosi style. Each chandelier has 36 fantastic iridescent discs in a nickel metal frame. The glasses have the particularity of reflecting a mul...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Mid-Century Modern UFO Pendant Lamp by Aloys Ferdinand Gangkofner for Erco
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-century pendant lamp by Erco, designed by Aloys Gangkofner. A design with a minimalist basic form and a complex surface. The lens-shaped lamp body is made of translucent plastic...
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20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Gran Costellazione Cassiopeia Brass Onyx Flush Mount Chandelier Piattelli design
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
Gran Costellazione is a series of modular fixtures that brings together lighting elements of varied sizes and heights to form a visually striking, sculptural layout with excellent li...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Onyx, Brass

16th Century Italian Wrought Iron Chandelier
Located in Houston, TX
16th Century Italian Wrought Iron Chandelier. Offered is a handsome large scale 16th Century Italian Baroque iron 12 light chandelier that has been wired for the U.S. market. We have...
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16th Century Italian Baroque Antique Chandeliers and Pendants

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Iron, Wrought Iron

Pair of Italian Designer Cocoon Pendant lights original from the 1960s
Located in Morazzone, Varese
Pair of Italian Designer Cocoon Pendant lights original from the 1960s Gorgeous and rare pair of cocoon pendant lights, original back from the 1960s. Made of metal frame and special...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

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

Daikon Studio Custom Long LED Vintage Filament Dimmable Bulb Edison Style LED
Located in Tuscon, AZ
Designed by Daikon Studio and made specifically for Daikon light fixtures, our signature flat top bulbs complement our angular and geometric fixtures. Delicate LED strips are careful...
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2010s American Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Flos Skynest Suspension Light in Almond
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Diffuse pendant light fixture: a combination of luminous and dark elements arranged into a network and formed of core structures covered with a thin i...
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21st Century and Contemporary European Chandeliers and Pendants

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Aluminum

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

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

Italian Modern White Crystal Clear Saddle Leaf Murano Glass Gold Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
Mid century design organic modern chandelier, entirely handcrafted in Italy, customizable in colors, sizes, and finishes. The preciousness of this piece lies in the sophisticated fin...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal, Gold, Iron

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

Baccarat Crystal 24 light Oversized Chandelier
Located in Lisbon, PT
This Baccarat crystal and doré bronze chandelier of monumental size and opulent design is truly a splendid sight boasting 24 lights, distinguished by the oversized drops of crystals,...
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19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal, Metal, Brass, Bronze

Articulated 6 Arm Antique Vintage Industrial French Jielde Floor Lamp Light
Located in Stockbridge, GB
Articulated 6 Arm French Antique Jielde Floor Lamp – A A truly versatile industrial lamp designed by Jean-Louis Domecq – The name “Jielde” comes from the French pronunciation of his...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Aluminum, Steel

French Maison Baguès Bronze and Crystal Pagoda Lantern
Located in Houston, TX
French Maison Baguès bronze and crystal pagoda lantern. Stunning French Maison Bagues designed Chinoiserie style bronze and crystal chandelier or lantern in the shape of a pagoda Ou...
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1930s French Chinoiserie Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal, Bronze

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

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

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

Poul Henningsen PH 5 Pendant for Louis Poulsen in Hues of Blue
Located in Glendale, CA
Poul Henningsen PH 5 Pendant for Louis Poulsen in Hues of Blue Poul Henningsen introduced his iconic 'PH 5' pendant light in 1958. Six decades later, the 'PH 5' remains the bestsell...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Aluminum, Steel

Poul Henningsen Rose PH5 Mini Pendants for Louis Poulsen
Located in Glendale, CA
Poul Henningsen 'Hues of Rose' PH 5 mini pendant for Louis Poulsen. Poul Henningsen originally introduced the full-sized PH 5 pendant light in 1958 as a classic new product. A sand...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Aluminum

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

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

Felipe Delfinger attr. Modernist Brutalist Chunk Glass Hanging Pendant Lamps
Located in Buffalo, NY
Classic matched pair Modernist Brutalist Chunk Glass Hanging Pendant Lamps attributed to Felipe Delfinger . Green lucite (plastic) with multi-color chunk glass. When lit ,they are a ...
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1960s Brutalist Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Bronze

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

Rezzonico Chandelier 6 Arms Murano Clear-Gold Glass by Multiforme
Located in Trebaseleghe, IT
Caesar chandelier 6 arms, clear and gold, Murano glass, details and flowers in vitreous paste by Multiforme The name, as well as the structure evokes the splendour of the past centu...
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2010s Italian Other Chandeliers and Pendants

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Blown Glass

Wide Swell Pendant Light in Brass by Pablo Designs
Located in San Francisco, CA
Elegant with undulating contours, swell single is an LED pendant designed to seamlessly blend the line between indoor and outdoor lighting. Swell single can be suspended individually...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Aluminum, Steel

Prismatic Dish Pendent
Located in Peekskill, NY
This is a nice simple Prismatic pendent. Prismatic glass gives the off a nice warm glow and can feel early and modern at the same time. This example features a 10 in diameter shade. ...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

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Glass

Large Murano Glass Tronchi Chandelier
Located in Philadelphia, PA
1960s tiered chandelier densely packed with tronchi-shaped murano crystals. Chrome frame holds 22 12" crystals and 20 6" crystals. Brightly li...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Modern Fabric Pendant Hand-Painted Light from Studio Mirei, Anemone
Located in New York, NY
The Anemone pendant lamp is named for the soft, brightly colored sea creatures that look like a flower and often live on rocks under water. A little mermaid’s best friend, the Anemone Lamp...
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2010s Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Natural Fiber

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

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

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

Lovely Mid-Century Modern Diabolo Pendant Lamp by Hillebrand, 1950s, Germany
Located in Munich, DE
Elegant Mid-Century Modern diabolo pendant lamp. Designed and manufactured by Hillebrand Leuchtenfabrik, 1950s, Germany. Executed in perforated a...
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1950s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Aluminum

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

French Mid-century Pendant Chandelier, 1950s
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
French Mid-Century Pendant Chandelier, Glass and Brass, 1950s. A stunning French Mid-Century pendant chandelier from the 1950s, expertly crafted with elegant glass and brass element...
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Modern Plafonnier Crystal Chandelier Low Ceiling Chrome Silver New flush mounth
Located in Berlin, DE
Contemporary Art Deco Style Plafonnier Chandelier - Customizable in Various Sizes with Lead Crystal Introducing a brand-new, modern plafonnier chandelier that captures the elegance ...
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21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal, Wire

Gray Enamel Vintage Industrial Cast Iron Factory Pendant Lights
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Factory hanging lamp Gray enamel white interior Cast iron top Weight 5.0 kg / 11 lb Priced per individual item. All lamps have been made suitable by international standards f...
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Mid-20th Century Hungarian Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

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Enamel, Iron

Amazing Pair of Italian ruby-red Chandeliers, Murano by Valentina Planta
Located in Budapest, HU
Charming pair of Murano chandeliers. The ruby red color makes the chandelier magnetic and fascinating..The height without chain is 72 cm.
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2010s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

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Gold Plate

Contemporary Black Pendant Lamp Iris 90 , A/A
Located in Paris, IDF
Contemporary pendant lamp 'Iris' Electrical : Voltage: 120 V – 277 V Lamp: Integral 34 W 35 V DC LED The model shown in picture: - Diameter: 90 cm Height. 60 cm - Finish: Black ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Organic Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Acrylic

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

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

Antique Pair Louis Revival Ballroom Cut Crystal Tent Chandeliers 20th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a beautiful pair of Louis Revival 20 Light Ballroom Cut Crystal and Bronze Tent Chandeliers, circa 1920 in date. The cut crystal tent and bag shaped chandeliers each featu...
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1920s English Revival Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal, Bronze

Art Deco Chandelier
Located in Rebais, FR
Art Deco chandelier with nickel finish and sandblasted glasses.
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21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Art Deco Chandelier
Art Deco Chandelier
$6,884 / item
Poliedri Chandelier by Carlo Scarpa for Venini
Located in Los Angeles, CA
'Poliedri' Chandelier by Carlo Scarpa for Venini. Designed and manufactured in 1958. Murano glass 'Poliedri' pieces form a gorgeously elegant form as they cascade through a tiered ...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal, Brass, Steel

Konekt Small Armor Pendant in Satin Brass
Located in New York, NY
The Small Armor Pendant features a hand blown glass fixture and brass draped with finished chainmail. Pulling from the intricate use of chainmail in Medi...
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2010s American Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

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

Stunning Florian Schulz Double Posa Brass Pendant Lamp with Side Counter Weights
Located in Berlin, DE
Really beautiful Florian Schulz double posa pendant lamp with one E 27 / model a bulb in brass.
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2010s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

French Early 20th Century Belle Époque 4-Light Bronze Cherub Chandelier Pendant
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A Fine and Charming French Early 20th Century Belle Époque Four-Light Patinated, Gild-Bronze Figural Cherub Chandelier Pendant. The whimsical bronze figure of a hovering Cherub holdi...
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Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Chandeliers and Pendants

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Bronze

Luxury Crystal Ceiling Pendant - Original Vintage Light Fixture
Located in Lincoln, GB
Luxury Crystal Ceiling Pendant - Original Vintage Light Fixture Embrace the timeless allure of vintage lighting with this single light crystal pendant, an exquisite piece that dates...
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20th Century Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Italian Designer, Pendant Light, Brass, Glass, Italy, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and murano glass pendant light designed and produced in Italy, c. 1950s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 29.0"H x 12.75"W x 8.0"D Stem Length (inches): 16.0" Dimensions of Ca...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Marz Designs, "Attalos, 200 Pendant Light "
Located in BYRON BAY, NSW
The Attalos Pendant Light, 200 is a classical and sculptural LED light. Part of the Attalos range, each piece is inspired by the fluted columns from the Stoa of Attalos, Athens and t...
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2010s Australian Chandeliers and Pendants

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Aluminum, Brass

Warm Gold Murano Glass Flower Scalloped Pendant Chandelier, Italy
Located in New York, NY
Bespoke Warm Gold Murano Glass Scalloped Floral Pendant Chandelier. Handmade in Venice, Italy, this unique chandelier features individually hand-cast Murano glass scalloped elements ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Charming Trasparent Murano Glass Chandelier by Barovier e Toso, 1950s
Located in Roma, IT
Stunning Murano chandelier by artist Ercole Barovier. The pendant consists of glass elements and a brass structure. It mounts a European standard e27 lamp. It measures 75 centimetre...
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1950s Art Deco Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Murano Glass

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

Small Hanging Pendant with Birch Dowels by Mel Smilow
Located in New York, NY
Small hanging pendant with birch dowels by Mel Smilowa the small hanging pendant is part of the re-issued Smilow Lighting collection, originally ...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Contemporary Pendant Lamp U2 in Black Lava Stone
Located in Paris, IDF
Pendant lamp 'U2' by Buzao x Bentu design. Black lava stone Measures: 23 cm high, 11 cm diameter Wire: 2 meters black (adjustable) Lamp type: E27 LED 3W 100-240V 80Ra 200LM 2700K - ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

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Lava, Aluminum

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.