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Chandeliers and Pendants For Sale
Seven Arm Chandelier, Attributed to Itsu, Finland, 1950s
By Itsu
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Seven arm chandelier, attributed to Itsu, 1950s. Brass frame, opaline glass shades. Good vintage condition, minor patina consistent with age and use. Beautiful and timeless Scandinav...
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1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
$6,442 Sale Price
20% Off
Contemporary Pendant Lamp
U2
in Black Lava Stone
By Buzao, Bentu Design
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
Materials
Lava, Aluminum
Danish Designer, Chandelier, Brass, Plastic, Parchment, Denmark, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass, white plastic and brown parchment paper chandelier likely designed and produced in Denmark, c. 1950s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 31.0"H x 23.5"W x 23.5"D
Stem Length (in...
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
1960 Italy Mazzega Pendant Lamp Murano Glass
Chrome by Carlo Nason
By Carlo Nason, AVMazzega
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Elegant pendant light with smoked and clear Murano glass elements with amber details on a chromed brass frame. Designed by Carlo Nason for Mazzega, Italy in the 1960s.
Design: Carl...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass, Chrome
Mexican Mid-Century Modernist Feders Pendant Light
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
Circa 1970, we offer these original pendant light, these are one of the most stunning samples of Brutalist art designed by Felipe Delfinger. Made of iron and multicolored blown glass...
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1970s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Iron
Contemporary Pendant Lamp
Vector 6
by A-N-D, Black Steel
By Lukas Peet, AND Light
Located in Paris, IDF
Contemporary Pendant Lamp 'Vector 6'
Model shown: Black Steel
DIMENSIONS
H. 58 cm x D. 34 cm / H. 22.75” x D. 13.5”
Adjustable cord length: 244 cm / 96”
* CUSTOM LENGTH AVAILABLE
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21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Steel
Cosmic Regolith Chandelier XL 70
Dark Bronze Gradient Patina Brass Chandelier
Located in London, England
Inspired by planetary forms and textures, Atelier001’s Cosmic Collection artfully explores the interplay of metal properties with a curated selection of patina finishes.
This pendan...
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2010s English Organic Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Large 1950s Italian Chandelier In Brass, Glass and wood
Located in Antwerp, BE
Italian chandelier from the 1950s – Mid-Century Modern style
The chandelier has eight elegant, curved arms in polished brass, each with a tapered wooden holder and a matt opaline gl...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Contemporary Chandelier
Cirkus
by AGO
Large - Terracotta
(in stock)
By AGO Lighting
Located in Paris, IDF
Cirkus chandelier by AGO Lighting
Coated ABS, aluminum
UL Listed
LED GU10 110-240V (not included)
Two sizes available: 4 pairs of lamps / 6 pairs o...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Organic Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum
Contemporary Pendant Lamp
Stilla
510.14 by Fabio Fantolino x TOOY
By Fabio Fantolino, TOOY
Located in Paris, IDF
Contemporary Pendant Lamp 'STILLA' 510.14 by Fabio Fantolino x TOOY
Compliant with USA electrical system
Model shown: Hardware in Dark bronze and White glass
Glass: 4 × Ø 17 cm.
Lig...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Organic Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Pink Art Decò Barovier e Toso Chandelier, Murano Glass, 1950s
Located in Roma, IT
Wonderful Murano chandelier made by Barovier and Toso glassworks.
Design period: 1930s\1950s.
The chandelier consists of 7 low leaves and 6 tall glass elements.
The height measure...
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1950s European Art Deco Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Murano Glass
Italian Murano Art Glass Nouveau Calla Lily Bouquet Brass Chandelier, Vintage
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Large glass and brass chandelier from San Michele Lightning Company. This large brass chandelier consists of 12 arms and 12 light sources. Unique design with large bouquet shaped cha...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass
Unique 1906 Street Lamp Style light
Located in Peekskill, NY
Sometimes hunting the flea markets we find some amazing things. This time it was a 1906 Lion water heater. The finish is a beautiful warm gray baked-on porcelain over cast iron. With...
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Early 20th Century American Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Porcelain
Large Murano Vintage Candy oval pendant soft pink swirl glass, made in Italy
Located in København, DK
Large new Italian Murano candy pendant ceiling lamp in soft pink. Mouth-blown glass in oval shape with swirl pattern. E27 socket. Comes with adjustable suspension.
Handmade in Italy....
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2010s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Murano Glass
Graniglia Flush Mount
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian flush mount with a Murano glass diffuser hand blown in Graniglia technique to produce granular texture, mounted on gold plated finish frame / Made in Italy in the style of Ba...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Gold Plate
$2,000
Basket Chandelier Brass Empire Crystal Lustre Ceiling Antique Art Nouveau
Located in Berlin, DE
Presenting an exquisite brass Empire crystal lustre ceiling lamp, an antique Art Nouveau treasure in the form of a basket chandelier.
This chandelier, dating back to circa 1930, is ...
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1930s European Art Nouveau Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass, Wire
$2,367 Sale Price
42% Off
Extremely Rare Red "Shichi" Uchiwa Pendant Light by Ingo Maurer, 1970s
By Ingo Maurer, M Design
Located in Wiesbaden, Hessen
An ultra rare Uchiwa "Shichi" pendant lamp by Ingo Maurer for Design M, 1970s, Germany. Executed in bamboo and rice paper in original red color!
Socket: 1 x E27 or E26 or standard s...
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1970s German Japonisme Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Bamboo, Paper
Italian Multicolored Glass Disks Chandelier, Murano
Located in Budapest, HU
Each chandelier has 50 Murano multicolored glass disks. The glasses are now unavailable, they have the particularity of reflecting a multiplicity of colors, which makes the chandelie...
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Late 20th Century Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
$1,705 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Vintage White Porcelain Ceiling Light with Frosted Glass, 1970s
Located in Kojetice, CZ
Vintage industrial light made in Poland during the 1970s.It features a white porcelain ceiling mounting and a frosted glass cover. The socket requires E27/E 26 light bulbs. New wire....
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1970s Polish Industrial Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Porcelain, Glass
French Antique Crystal Chandelier
Located in Austin, TX
Antique chandelier from France made with cut crystal elements of cabochons and pendants. They are displayed on a brass structure. It has been newly wired to fit US standards and is i...
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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Oversized 12-Arm Iron Chandelier, 20th C
Located in Big Flats, NY
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Oversized 12-Arm Iron Chandelier, 20th C
Measures - 111" x 40 1/2" x 40 1/2"
An elegant oversized iro...
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20th Century American Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Iron
$960 Sale Price
20% Off
Large
Moon
Alabaster and Brass Pendant Lamp by Denis de la Mesiere
Located in Glendale, CA
Large 'Moon' Alabaster and Brass Pendant Lamp by Denis de la Mesiere
Handcrafted in Los Angeles in the workshop of noted French designer and antiq...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Alabaster, Metal
$5,976 Sale Price / item
10% Off
French Art Nouveau Opalescent Glass
Bronze Floral Chandelier, circa 1920
Located in Barntrup, DE
Elegant French Art Nouveau chandelier with sculptural bronze irises and opalescent glass shades.
This refined French Art Nouveau chandelier, dating to circa 1920, exemplifies the mo...
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1920s French Art Nouveau Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Trapezi Six Lights Contemporary Chandelier Tarnished Silver finish, Blown Glass
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
The idea of a Circus Trapeze Artist inspires the Trapezi contemporary chandelier.
Hand-blown glass in a variety of forms and shades is combined with brass bars and hung by Linen Cor...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Elegant pendant Glass Flowers Chandelier, Murano, 1950s
Located in Budapest, HU
Elegant pendant chandelier depicting a bronze pine cone composed of dozens and dozens of Murano roses. If you want to make fascinating an entrance is t...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Bronze
$6,217 Sale Price
25% Off
Art Deco Chandelier
By Sofar
Located in Rebais, FR
Art Deco chandelier with nickel finish and curved glass rod.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
$7,023 / item
Murano Glass Flush Mount by Carlo Nason
Located in Austin, TX
Flush mount ceiling fixture from Murano, Italy outside of Venice. This fixture is made with a lacquered steel structure and hand-blown and molded glass discs featuring a lovely smoke...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Murano Glass
Max ingrand Fontana Arte Brass and Glass Pendant Mod. 2409, Italy, 1960s
Located in Den Haag, NL
Diameter 34 height 90 including the chain
Beautiful Fontana Arte pendant designed by Max Ingrand featuring a thick glass screen and patinated brass mounting. Height can be easily ad...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Murano Chandelier Attributed to Seguso
By Seguso
Located in Piacenza, Italy
Very elegant Murano glass chandelier attributed to Seguso.
This chandelier is made of handblown Murano glass, made up of a central large cup with a leaves decoration in the tone of ...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Glass, Murano Glass
$8,053 Sale Price
20% Off
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
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century French Minimalist Pendant Lamp, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century Stab pendant lights of French origin with three beams. The design convinces with its minimalist design language. The lamp heads of the spotlights show a simple cylinder s...
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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Murano Chandelier, Circa 1960s
Located in San Antonio, TX
Murano glass four tiered chandelier, circa 1960s. This murano chandelier is in great overall condition, no chips to glass.
21”x27”
"Murano glass is known for its delicacy, lightne...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Murano Glass
Murano Green Art Glass and Brass Midcentury Chandelier and Pendant, 2020
Located in Roma, Lazio
Fantastic round chandelier in Murano glass and polished brass. Note the shape of the half shells in green Murano glass, very beautiful and particular. Linear Murano chandelier, simpl...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Italian Modern Brass And Glass Chandelier
Located in Houston, TX
Italian Modern Brass And Glass Chandelier.
Our Spectacular Italian Art Deco Style Brass And Glass Chandelier With Great Style And Proportions Has Been Newly Wired For The U.S. Market.
Fine Italian lighting design and a true statement chandelier!
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1980s Italian Art Deco Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Japanese Aluminum Flameproof Strip Light, Brass Fittings and Chrome Cage
By Kokosha
Located in Leicester, Leicestershire
Vintage Industrial flameproof ceiling tube light as seen in the movie Star Wars 'The Force awakens'.
Designed and manufactured by Kokosha of Osak...
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1970s Japanese Industrial Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum
Magnificent Decorative Gilt
Crystal Chandelier With 35 Arms
Located in London, GB
This is an exceptional gilded brass and crystal chandelier, a grand statement piece , richly adorned with hand-cut glass and intricate classical detailing.
This 35 light chandelier ...
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1950s Italian Neoclassical Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Metal
Brass and Glass Italian Chandelier by Gino Paroldo for Dino Dei, 1950s
By Gino Paroldo
Located in Milano, IT
Italian chandelier by designer Gino Paroldo, produced by the company Dino Dei. The luminaire consists of a brass stem, which is developed into a round-shaped halo with 8 light points...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Majestic Italian Murano Felci Glass spiral chandeliers - 83 pink glasses
By Mazzega
Located in Budapest, HU
Beautiful and huge Italian Murano Chandeliers each composed by 83 splendid pink glasses that give a very elegant look. The glasses of these chandeliers are real works of art. The gla...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Art Glass, Murano Glass
$9,948 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Sunburst Flower Leafed Light Fixture in Gilt Metal
Located in Barcelona, ES
Gilt metal triple layered leafed sunburst ceiling flush mount. Spain, 1960s.
Three layers of leaves
An eye-catching sunburst or flower burst ceiling lamp with three layers of small g...
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Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Iron
Art deco chromed metal chandelier
Located in grand Lancy, CH
Art deco metal chromed chandelier
Category
1930s French Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Chrome
$880 Sale Price
68% Off
Swedish Designer, Chandelier, Brass, Wood, Fabric, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and wood chandelier designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1950s.
The brass arms present with moderate oxidation.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 18.0"H x 20.5"D
Stem Length (in...
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1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
1927 René Lalique - Ceiling Fixture Light Chandelier Gaillon Glass Sepia Patina
By Lalique, René Lalique
Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR
Ceiling Fixture Light Chandelier "Gaillon" made in frosted glass with sepia patina created by René Lalique in 1927.
Stamped signature.
New ropes. Wiring just remade.
Original ceili...
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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Glass, Art Glass
Sculptural Light No. 133, Handblown Glass and Brass, by Milla Vaahtera
Located in Geneve, CH
Sculptural light no. 133 by Milla Vaahtera
Dimensions: D 60 x W 90 x H 90 cm
Materials: Handblown glass, handcrafted brass.
Sculptural Lights are handmade light fixtures that functi...
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2010s Finnish Post-Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Joe 501 Original Tailored Classic Detailed Handmade Ceiling Light by Wende Reid
By Wende Reid
Located in Chatswood, NSW
Joe Ceiling Lights are inspired by my father's mid-century Mark Cross cuff link box. The geometric shape works with any contemporary, mid-century or art deco decor. We use Italian and Belgian linens available in a wide range of colours to dramatically or subtly change the mood of this handmade fixture. We also source and change stitching colours to suit. Joe's solid brass fixture...
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2010s Australian Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Markus Jehs
Jürgen Laub
Crown Magnum
Chandelier in White for Nemo
Located in Glendale, CA
Markus Jehs & Jürgen Laub 'Crown Magnum' Chandelier in White for Nemo
Expertly designed by Markus Jehs and Jürgen Laub this chandelier's form is inspired by the uniqueness & individuality of nature's snow crystal. Featuring modular lamps...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum
Murano Ceiling Pendant by Vistosi, Italy circa 1960s
By Vistosi
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Murano glass ceiling pendant by Vistosi.
Murano glass in grey color on the outside and white color inside.
Rewired for the US.
Takes one medium base bulb.
Height of the glass is 12.5...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass
Italian Designer, Pendant Light, Metal, Glass, Italy, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A beige-lacquered metal and frosted glass pendant light designed and produced in Italy, c. 1940s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 18.0"H x 23.5"W x 23.5"D
Stem Length (inches): 1.0"
...
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1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Italian Shell Motif Plaster Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1950's Italian plaster shell light fixture with 4 interior lights.
Measurements:
Diameter: 20"
Drop: 32"
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1950s Italian Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Pair of Midcentury Pendant Lantern Italian Design Brass White Murano Stilnovo
By Stilnovo
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Pair of midcentury pendant lantern Italian design brass white Murano Stilnovo
Measures: Only glass height cm.2, diameter cm.18
1 light bulb E27 max 100...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
$1,492 Sale Price / set
30% Off
Antique Reproduction Italian Chandelier with Beaded Arms and Rock Style Crystals
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
Antique reproduction Italian chandelier with beaded arms and rock style crystals
These are part of our new collection for Full Bloom Cottage. We've recreated a new line of vintage inspired chandeliers...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Metal, Iron
$3,998 Sale Price
49% Off
Suspension lamp Ingo Maurer Floatation – Version 2 - 100 cm (39.37 in)
By Ingo Maurer
Located in Alcamo, IT
Model: Floatation – Version 2
Designer: Ingo Maurer (1980)
Floatation is a delicate pendant lamp made of Japanese paper and metal. The red iron ring allows height adjustment, and th...
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2010s German Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Single Arts
Crafts Brass Lantern Pendant Light with Art Glass
Located in Delray Beach, FL
20th century Arts & Crafts pendant light ,Features beautiful art glass shades , newly wired with new porcelain socket . nice patina.
Canopy is not included.
One more available on...
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20th Century American Arts and Crafts Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Artistic Rich Chandelier, 6 Arms Clear Murano Glass, Color Details by Multiforme
By Multiforme
Located in Trebaseleghe, IT
Galliano chandelier, 6 lights, clear Murano glass, gold and amethyst details by Multiforme.
The peculiar characteristic of the Galliano lighting collection is the richness of its dec...
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2010s Italian Other Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Blown Glass, Art Glass, Murano Glass
$4,481 Sale Price / item
20% Off
One of Two Large Smoked Glass Pendant Light by Peill
Putzler, Germany, 1970s
Located in Aachen, NRW
A special round Biomorphic smoked glass pendant designed by Koch & Lowy for Peill & Putzler, manufactured in Germany, circa 1970s.
High quality and in very good condition. Cleaned, ...
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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Smoked Glass
Gino Sarfatti Lamp Model 2042/6 Black Mount
By Gino Sarfatti, Astep
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Model 2042/6
Design by Gino Sarfatti
With Le Sfere Plafone, Model 2042/6 from 1963, another of Gino Sarfatti’s beautiful interpretations of the luminous sphere is reintroduced. The r...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Steel
$5,554 / item
Bauhaus Functionalist Ufo Pendant Lamp by Josef Hurka for Napako, 1930s
By Napako, Josef Hurka
Located in Żory, PL
This Bauhaus UFO pendant lamp was designed by Josef Hurka for Napako. Manufactured in the 1930s/1940s in the Czech Republic. It is in original vintage condition with nice patina.
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1930s Bauhaus Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Steel
Italian 36 Pink and White Petals Chandelier, Murano
Located in Budapest, HU
1970’s Murano Italian glass chandelier. Fantastic chandelier with pink and white “lattimo” glasses, nickel-plated metal frame. It has 36 big monumental petals glass. The glasses are ...
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Late 20th Century Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
$2,131 / item
Italian Tole Pagoda Chinoiserie Chandelier Yellow with Brass Finial 1970s
Located in Melbourne, AU
An intricate chinoiserie 'pagoda' chandelier finished with brass finial ball on the underside, detailed with bells, fretwork and ceiling canopy.
Full drop is Inches 100cm or 39.37 ...
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1970s Italian Chinese Chippendale Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass
$1,000 Sale Price
44% Off
French Crystal Beaded Crystal Chandelier C. 1930
s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Five light French crystal chandelier adorned with an intricate arrangement of clear and blue crystals. It features a central structure from which multiple strands of small, clear cr...
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1930s French Rococo Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal
$1,250 Sale Price
55% Off
Vintage 1950s French Chandelier with Glass Tassels, 57cm
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
Mid-Century French Chandelier with Glass Tassels, 1950s.
Elegant and decorative mid-century modern French chandelier made in France in the 1950s, featuring cascading glass tassels t...
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1950s French Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
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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The alluring pendant light exemplifies the designer’s winsome mid-career work.
This Handsome Leather Pendant Light Is Crafted Using Saddle-Making Techniques
The Doma by L’Aviva Home nods to Colombia’s equestrian heritage.
Celebrate Spring Year-Round with This Lush Murano-Glass Chandelier
Hand-blown glass makes the Italian fixture glow like dew-covered leaves in the sun.
In London, Eva Menz Creates Artisanal Lighting with Theatrical Flair
Working through her studio, Atelier001, the German-born lighting meister designs LED fixtures with thoughtfully crafted details that make each piece one of a kind.
A Tale of Two Sputnik Chandeliers
This pair of iconic 20th-century light fixtures with the same name have two very different backgrounds.
Meet the Husband-and-Wife Duo Handcrafting Larose Guyon’s Ethereal Lighting
The Canadian couple combines poetry and simplicity in their elegant designs.
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