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Chandeliers and Pendants For Sale
Rare Original 1940s Ball Lamp, Opaline Glass, Bauhaus
Located in Berlin, BE
Classic Light from the 1920s 1930s
German ball lamp made of opaline glass.
This class light matches to many styles, modern or other midcentury interiors.
All metal parts are new a...
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1940s German Bauhaus Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Petite Viennese Jugendstil Art Nouveau Inspired Chandelier
By Woka Lamps
Located in Vienna, AT
Petite Viennese chandelier Woka edition - six flames
USA and CAN:
All electrical components according to the UL regulations.
With an additional charge the fixture will be labeled "U...
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2010s Austrian Jugendstil Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Mid Century Wicker Fisch Celling Light, France 1960s
Located in Hannover, DE
This charming little French pendant light is a real gem! It'll add a touch of elegance to any room, no matter what style it is. I'm happy to tell you that the total length is 63 cm, ...
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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Wicker
Antique Edwardian Hand Carved Alabaster Plafonnier Ceiling Light Pendant, C.1900
Located in London, GB
An incredibly elegant carved alabaster plafonnier pendant light. c.1900
White alabaster with a beautiful array of dark marbling. Hand carved decorative details including egg and d...
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Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Alabaster, Brass
Grand Mid-Century Flush Mount Uplight Ceiling Lamp from Filmcasino Vienna, 1950s
Located in Vienna, AT
We are delighted to present this stunning bowl-shaped pendant light / uplight plafoniere / flush mount light fixture dating back to the 1950s. (Actually there were three pieces avail...
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Aluminum, Brass
Scandinavian Modern Pendant, Finland, 1950s
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Scandinavian Modern pendant, manufactured in Finland, 1950s. Brass frame, rattan wrapping details, opaline glass shades. Good vintage condition, minor patina consistent with age and ...
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1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Italian Designer, Chandelier, Brass, Glass, Italy, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and white opaline glass chandelier designed and produced in Italy, c. 1950s.
Dramatic patina and scratches on stem.
Wear consistent with age and use.
Overall Dimensions (i...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Round Glass and Antique Brass Frame Flush Mount Light by Lumi, 1960s, Italy
By Lumi
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Round Glass and Antique Brass Frame Flush Mount Light by Lumi, 1960s, Italy
Lampshade is in very good vintage condition.
Quantity : 2
This lamp works with 3x E14 light bulbs.
Wir...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Spanish Colonial Five Arm Chandelier in Carved Wood and Opaline Glass, 1950s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Spanish Colonial Opaline Glass Globe Five Arms Chandelier, Carved Wood
Spain, 1940-1950.
Large size.
Handcarved pine wood chandelier with 5 milk glass globe lampshades.
This stunnin...
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Mid-20th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Milk Glass, Glass, Pine, Wood
$6,635 Sale Price
20% Off
ONOS 55 M Model Adjustable Center Pull Pendant Lamp by Florian Schulz, Germany
Located in Hagenbach, DE
ONOS 55 M Model Center Pull Pendant Lamp with Diffuser by Florian Schulz, Germany.
New and made the order. Designed and manufactured in Germany.
Made of very quality Brass Materia...
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21st Century and Contemporary German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
French Art Deco Chandelier Gilt Bronze and original Glass Starburst Sunburst
Located in La xara, VC
Exceptional Art Deco star-shaped chandelier in engraved bronze with original gilding, France, 1930s-1940s. Seven lights. This recessed fixture features a 100% original central glass ...
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Bronze
$2,788 Sale Price
52% Off
Large Architectural Cantilever Stilnovo Style Balanced Chandelier
By Stilnovo
Located in Bochum, NRW
This large architectural chandelier, inspired by the Stilnovo style, features two substantial brass arms that can swing in various directions. One arm is equipped with a large brass ...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum, Brass
Small Leidyi Pendant: Satin Brass/Amber Glass by Avram Rusu Studio
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Small Leidyi pendant evokes domed shell and coral forms and is rendered in layered handblown glass with a delicate brass chain. It is part of the Marea Collection - an exploratio...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass, Bronze, Nickel
Paavo Tynell for Lightolier Rare Ballerina Eight Light Chandelier 1950
s
Located in Troy, MI
Paavo Tynell for Lightolier rare "Ballerina" chandelier
Eight arm example
Canada circa 1958
Perforated shades in matte beige enameled aluminum with sweeping brass arms and coiled r...
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1950s Canadian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum, Brass, Enamel
German Mid-Century Cocoon Chandelier by Friedel Wauer for Goldkant, 1960s
Located in Badajoz, Badajoz
Beauty and stunning German Cocoon chandelier. This chandelier was designed and manufactured during the 1960s in Germany by Friedel Wauer for Goldkant Leuchten.
Body dimension is D 38...
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Swedish Grace Brass And Glass Chandelier, 1930s
Located in Vienna, AT
Extravagant Swedish Grace brass and glass chandelier from the 1930s. Five-arm structure with floral cast brass and smoked crystal glass decorations. Five pastel-yellow colored glass ...
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1930s European Art Deco Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Danish VP Globe Pendant Lamp by Verner Panton, 2000s
Located in Hagenbach, DE
"VP Globe" pendant lamp, designed by Verner Panton in the 2000s, exemplifying the visionary aesthetic of one of Denmark’s most iconic designers. The fixture consists of a transparent...
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Early 2000s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum
Art Deco Chandelier by Woka Lamps Vienna, Re Edition
Located in Vienna, AT
A chandelier which can illluminate a ceiling rosette from the bulbs inside the metal-part which is a mirror and reflect the light from the bulbs inside the glass-bowl. A smaller vers...
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2010s Austrian Jugendstil Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Deveau French Art Deco Acid-Etched Rosebush Pendant Chandelier 1920
By Deveau
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
French Art Deco Pendant Chandelier by Deveau – Pink Acid-Etched Glass – France, 1920s. A striking and authentic French Art Deco pendant chandelier by Deveau, crafted in the 1920s and...
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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Chrome
Swedish Designer, Chandelier, Brass, Wood, Fabric, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass, wood and white fabric chandelier designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1950s.
Dramatic patina on brass. Wear consistent with age and use.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 24.0"H...
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1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Ph 4 1/2 - 4
Metal and Glass Pendant Poul Henningsen Louis Poulsen
Located in Hamburg, DE
Classic slatted pendant lamp by Danish manufacturer Louis Poulsen, based on a design by Poul Henningsen. Here is a rare version with a metal upper shade.
The design is based on Poul...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Ornate 19th Century Louis XVI French Crystal and Brass Chandelier with 12 Lights
By Baccarat
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional 19th century ornate French brass and glass chandelier, in very fine, original, clean and working condition. This outstanding chandelier features 12 candle lights, each...
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Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Marea Three-Pendant Chandelier: Satin Brass/Taupe Glass by Avram Rusu Studio
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Marea lighting collection is an exploration of organic forms inspired by marine life and underwater seascapes. Marea translates to ‘the sea’ in Romanian and the collection is inf...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass, Bronze, Nickel
XL Wave Pendant Lamp by Koch and Lowy for Peill and Putzler
Located in München, DE
Exceptionally beautiful and large smoked glass pendant lamp from the 1960s.
The design and materials create a fantastic play of light in the room.
Very high-quality workmanship and a...
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1960s German Space Age Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Venetian Pink Glass Chandelier. Murano
By Mazzega
Located in Budapest, HU
Italian vintage chandelier in Murano glass and nickel plated metal structure on 4 levels. The armor polished nickel supports pink etched glass tubes in a star shape.
Weight about 60 ...
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1990s Italian Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
$3,559 / item
Mid-century Round Cocoon Globe Pendant Light with Brass Detail, 1960s
Located in Steinheim am Albuch, BW
Gorgeous and timeless mid-century modern 'Cocoon' pendant lamp from the 1960s.
The lamp features a round shade made of soft resin that envelops a metal frame and has a beautiful vint...
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Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass
Lyfa, Chandelier, Brass, Glass, Denmark, 1950s
By Lyfa
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and opaline glass chandelier designed and produced in Denmark, c. 1950s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 25.0"H x 16.0"D
Stem Length (inches): 14.0"
Dimensions of Canopy (inc...
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1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Pair of Louis Poulsen “Oslo” Pendant Lamps by Kurt Nørregaard, Denmark, 1980s
By Louis Poulsen, Kurt Nørregaard
Located in Lisse, NL
Set of two original Louis Poulsen “Oslo” pendant lamps designed by Kurt Nørregaard in the 1980s.
Large pair fixtures, designed to provide soft and glare-free light. A classic examp...
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Late 20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
1 of 2 Adjustable Counterweight Brass Pendant Lamp Onos by Florian Schulz, 1970s
Located in Aachen, NRW
1 of 2 Stunning Adjustable Counterweight Brass Pendant Lamp Onos by Florian Schulz Germany 1970s
It is a masterpiece of design and craftsmanship. It seamlessly blends functionality ...
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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
German Mid-Century "Cocoon" Chandelier by Goldkant Leuchten, 1960s
Located in Badajoz, Badajoz
Beauty and unique German "Cocoon" Chandelier. This Chandelier was designed and manufactured during the 1960s in Germany by Friedel Wauer for Goldkant Leuchten.
Original "Goldkant Leu...
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Amazing Italian Vintage Murano Chandelier
By Mazzega
Located in Budapest, HU
Huge Italian vintage Murano chandelier made by 41 glass petals (transparent and amber) in a gold painted metal frame. Period: late 20th century
Dimensions: 46 inches (117 cm) height ...
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1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Art Glass, Murano Glass
$3,085 / item
PENSEE L Pendant
Located in Renton, WA
Pensée, a refined and contemporary take on a timeless silhouette. With its classic profile and compact design, the Pensee Pendant emits a calming glow through hand-crafted opal glass...
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2010s Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Steel
$600 / item
Italian Disc Murano chandelier
By Vistosi
Located in Budapest, HU
Italian Murano chandelier in Vistosi style. The chandelier has 36 fantastic iridescent alabaster blue discs in a nickel metal frame.
Period: late XX century
Dimensions: 44,50 inches ...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Art Glass, Murano Glass
$1,779 / item
Fabric, Wood and Brass Large Pendant Lamp, 1960s, Italy
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Fabric, Wood and Brass Large Pendant Lamp, 1960s, Italy
Lampshade is in very good vintage condition.
This lamp works with E27 light bulbs.
Wired and suitable to use with 220V and ...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Glass, Fabric, Wood
CARST Pendant Light, LED Light Fixture, solid textured cast Aluminium
Located in Broadmeadows, Victoria
Carved + Cast = CARST.
The Carst Pendant is made through a unique process where hand-carved blocks of stone are used to create a cast in solid aluminum.
After the raw cast is forme...
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2010s Australian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum
Modell 2133 Ceiling Lamp by Gino Sarfatti for Arteluce, 1972
Located in Hagenbach, DE
This stunning Model 2133 pendant light duo by Gino Sarfatti for Arteluce (1972). It is a masterful study in minimalist design—a fluted white lacquered aluminum disc, suspended effort...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Art Glass Pendant designed by Felipe Delfhinger, FEDERS, 1970s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Beautiful chandelier in original Feders art blown white opal glass panels with green, brown and orange accents. The chandelier is attached to the ceiling by a round brass canopy.
F...
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1970s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Art Glass
Italian Flowers Eight Light Tole Chandelier Gilded Metal, European, 1960s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A Hollywood Regency mid-century gilt tole flower chandelier, the fixture requires eight European E14 candelabra bulbs, each bulb up to 40 watts. This light has a beautiful patina and...
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1960s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Pair Murano Chandeliers
By Mazzega
Located in Budapest, HU
Pair italian vintage Murano chandeliers each made by 41 glass petals (transparent and amber) in a gold painted metal frame. Period: late 20th century
Dimensions: 46 inches (117 cm) h...
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1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Art Glass, Murano Glass
$4,271 / set
Poul Henningsen Pendant 1930s PH 4/3 for Louis Poulsen
Located in Portland, OR
Classic design lamp by Poul Henningsen for Louis Poulsen. Lacquered yellow top shade and opaline glass lower shades. Browned brass hardware and fabric-covered cord. A US plug has bee...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass, Copper
Cast Bronze Pendant, Verdigris Finish, Flor de Bronce Collection
By L
Aviva Home
Located in New York, NY
Inspired by the layered significance of the calla lily in Mexican culture, this collection blends the bold heft of cast bronze with sculpted, flowing curves that echo the flower’s fo...
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21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Art Nouveau Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Bronze
Fog
Mørup, Pendant Light, Metal, Glass, Wood, Denmark, 1939
By Fog
Mørup
Located in High Point, NC
A metal, off-white glass and red-lacquered wood pendant light, model E8827, produced by Fog & Mørup, Denmark, c. 1939.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 29.0"H x 19.0"W x 7.0"D
Stem Len...
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1930s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Louis Sognot. French Riviera style pendant lamp, Italy, 1960s
By Louis Sognot
Located in SANT ADRIÀ DE BESÒS, ES
French Riviera style pendant lamp by Louis Sognot, Italy, 1960s. Made of cane and fire-cured rattan, with an inner diffuser in beige textured hard paper. Safari style, Mid-Century, F...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Wicker, Cane, Rattan, Paper
Italian Disc Murano chandelier
By Vistosi
Located in Budapest, HU
Italian Murano chandelier in Vistosi style. The chandelier has 36 fantastic iridescent alabaster honey discs in a nickel metal frame.
Period: late XX century
Dimensions: 44,50 inches...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Art Glass, Murano Glass
$1,779 / item
Antique Stunning
Extra Large 23.6 Ø Alabaster Dish Shade Pendant w Rope ca1920
Located in Lisse, NL
One-of-a-Kind XL Aabaster pendant light with stunning Veins.
Some pieces just stop you in your tracks, this extra-large amber color alabaster pendant is one of them. We’ve seen a lo...
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Early 20th Century European Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Alabaster, Brass
Swedish Designer, Chandelier, Teak, Brass, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and teak chandelier designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1950s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 41"H x 16"W x 16"D
Bulb Specifications: E-26 (Standard)
Bulbs are not included ...
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1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Antique large Dutch or Flemish patinated brass 8 light electric chandelier
Located in Casteren, NL
This impressive brass chandelier with eight arms is a heavy ball chandelier, crafted around 1900. Its classic design is defined by the large, heavy ball at the base, which ensures th...
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Early 20th Century Dutch Renaissance Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
$2,183 Sale Price
20% Off
1960s Germany Large 24" Doria Lava Flush Mount Chandelier Murano Glass
Brass
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Elegant, star-shaped, flush-mounted chandelier with 75 hand-blown lava Murano glass tubes in two different lengths on a brass frame, partially nickel-plated. Chandelier illuminates b...
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass, Nickel
Vintage Foliage Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1960 Italian foliage flush mounted light fixture with 7 lights.
Measurements:
Minimum drop: 18"
Diameter: 36"
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1960s Italian Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
2025 Huge Brass Concave Convex Uplighter Pendant
Located in St- Leonard, Quebec
Concave and convex Brass pendant Uplighter with 5 lights . Disc are hand spun with prime quality brass .
Solid sturdy hardware and construction .
Diameter 30”
Height: 25" inche...
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21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
$2,895 / item
Petrol blue Murano glass chandelier
By Venini
Located in Dallas, TX
Mid-Century Modern petrol blue and clear-gold Murano glass chandelier Venini style, Italy 1980s
The neoclassical style Murano glass chandelier has six light and arms.
The chandelier ...
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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Murano Glass
Murano Chandelier by Valentina Planta
By Mazzega
Located in Budapest, HU
Italian Murano chandelier made by 52 glass petals (CARAMEL and white “lattimo”) in a chrome frame.
Dimensions: 55,10 inches (140 cm) height with chain; 29,50 inches (75 cm) height w...
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2010s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
$2,966 / item
Sputnik Fireworks Large Italian Chandelier 20 Lights
By Stilnovo
Located in Bochum, NRW
Gorgeous large Italian Sputnik chandelier with twenty lights and "spikes".
Made of brass and ivory lacquered metal shades.
Dimensions:
Diameter ~115cm (42,28 in.), height 140 cm (55,...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass
$4,746 / item
Late 19th century silvered French crystal chandelier in the style of Louis XV
Located in Eindhoven, NL
A very elegant French chandelier in the style of Louis XV.
With 6 lights around the chandelier and 10 small lights.
Cage form. Silvered bronze frame with some dark wear (see photo's)...
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Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
Mid Century Modern Danish Stained Glass Triple Pendant Chandelier C1955
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Very special and rare stained glass triple pendant lamp from Denmark. Three stained glass leaded 4 sided shades with independent chains suspending the fixtures shades at different he...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Lead
Three Tier Chandelier by Research.Lighting, Small Glass, Black, Made to Order
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This listing is for 1x Three Tier Chandelier in black.
The arms on this light rotate, so you can configure the light at install. The light can also be used as a linear fixture depe...
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2010s American Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
$2,040 Sale Price / item
15% Off
Pink Amethyst Amazing Murano Glass Leave Ceiling Light or Chandelier
Located in Rome, IT
Realized in pure pink amethyst color Murano glass consists of 45 delicious hand-blown leaves.
The structure is gilt-metal. Five E27 lights spread a magical light.
the price is item...
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1990s Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Glass
Novaresi Murano Petals Chandelier Glass
Brass, Italy 1970s
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Elegant Venetian Murano glass petals chandelier with 25 white, semi-transparent glass elements individually suspended on a gold-plated brass frame. Hanging Murano glass elements rese...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Gold Plate, Brass
Italian Designer, Pendant Light, Brass, Glass, Italy, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and etched glass pendant light designed and produced in Italy, c. 1940s.
Dramatic patina; wear consistent with age and use.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 31.0"H x 17.0"D
St...
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1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Swedish Designer, Pendant Light, Brass, Fabric, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
An adjustable brass and cream-white fabric pendant light designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1950s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 26.0"H x 21.0"D
Stem Length (inches): 4.0"
Dimensi...
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1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Antique and Vintage Chandeliers and Pendant Lights for Sale: Shop Baccarat Chandeliers, Stilnovo Chandeliers and Other Lighting on 1stDibs
Chandeliers — simple in form, inspired by candelabras and originally made of wood or iron — first made an appearance in early churches. For those wealthy enough to afford them for their homes in the medieval period, a chandelier's suspended lights likely exuded imminent danger, as lit candles served as the light source for fixtures of the era. Things have thankfully changed since then, and antique chandeliers and pendant lights are popular in many interiors today.
While gas lighting during the late 18th century represented an upgrade for chandeliers — and gas lamps would long inspire Danish architect and pioneering modernist lighting designer Poul Henningsen — it would eventually be replaced with the familiar electric lighting of today.
The key difference between a pendant light and a chandelier is that a pendant incorporates only a single bulb into its design. Don’t mistake this for simplicity, however. An Art Deco–styled homage to Sputnik from Murano glass artisans Giovanni Dalla Fina, with handcrafted decorative elements supported by a chrome frame, is just one stunning example of the elaborate engineering that can be incorporated into every component of a chandelier. (Note: there is more than one lighting fixture that shares its name with the iconic mid-century-era satellite — see Gino Sarfatti’s design too.)
Chandeliers have evolved over time, but their classic elegance has remained unchanged.
Not only will the right chandelier prove impressive in a given room, but it can also offer a certain sense of practicality. These fixtures can easily illuminate an entire space, while their elevated position prevents them from creating glare or straining one’s eyes.
Certain materials, like glass, can complement naturally lit settings without stealing the show. Brass, on the other hand, can introduce an alluring, warm glow. While LEDs have earned a bad reputation for their perceived harsh bluish lights and a loss of brightness over their life span, the right design choices can help harness their lighting potential and create the perfect mood. A careful approach to lighting can transform your room into a peaceful and cozy nook, ideal for napping, reading or working.
For midsize spaces, a wall light or sconce can pull the room together and get the lighting job done. Perforated steel rings underneath five bands of handspun aluminum support a rich diffusion of light within Alvar Aalto's Beehive pendant light, but if you’re looking to brighten a more modest room, perhaps a minimalist solution is what you’re after. The mid-century modern furniture designer Charlotte Perriand devised her CP-1 wall lamps in the 1960s, in which a repositioning of sheet-metal plates can redirect light as needed.
The versatility and variability of these lighting staples mean that, when it comes to finding something like the perfect chandelier, you’ll never be left hanging. From the natural world-inspired designs of the Art Nouveau era to the classic beauty of Paul Ferrante's fixtures, there is a style for every room.
With designs for pendant lights and chandeliers across eras, colors and materials, you’ll never run out of options to explore on 1stDibs — shop a collection today that includes antique Art Deco chandeliers, Stilnovo chandeliers, Baccarat chandeliers and more.
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The alluring pendant light exemplifies the designer’s winsome mid-career work.
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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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