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Chandeliers and Pendants For Sale
Art Deco Brass Chandelier with Opaline Glass, Czechoslovakia, 1930s
Located in Praha, CZ
A striking Art Deco chandelier produced in Czechoslovakia during the 1930s, crafted from polished brass and fitted with six cream opaline glass shades.
This chandelier has been caref...
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1930s Czech Art Deco Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Stunning Antique, Four Layers Art Deco Design Alabaster Pendant Light circa 1920
Located in Lisse, NL
Note. We are pleased to inform you that all antique shipments to the United States are free from import duties and tariffs.
Great design and top quality made Art Deco 3-light alabaster pendant, ceiling light.
This early 1900s, layered alabaster pendant is pure Art Deco in design and the shape and colors make this one of the special alabaster lights we had the pleasure of offering. Both with the light switched on and off this multi tone amber pendant light...
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Alabaster, Brass
Antique French Coolie Milk Glass Brass Pendant Kitchen Task Lamp Light
Located in Stockbridge, GB
Antique French Coolie Milk Glass Frill Pendant Light – A
An early French glass coolie pendant light. The conical milk glass shade has been hand spun from opaque glass with a clear f...
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Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Vitis 5 Chandelier by RBW in Frosted Smoke Blown Glass and White Wire
By RBW
Located in Rhinebeck, NY
Vitis 5 / Chandelier
Designed by RBW
Designed so that no two installations are exactly alike, Vitis, is a draped modular statement chandelier with customizable possibilities. Its fl...
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2010s American Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Blown Glass
Nybro Armaturfabrik, Pendant Light, Brass, Metal, Glass, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass, green-lacquered metal and yellow glass pendant light produced by Nybro Aramturfabrik, Sweden, c. 1950s.
Dramatic patina; wear consistent with age and use.
Overall Dimensio...
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1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass
Stilnovo Midcentury Brass and Glass Chandelier, 1950s, Italy
By Stilnovo
Located in Hagenbach, DE
This mid-century modern ceiling lamp from the renowned Italian manufacturer Stinero, dating back to the 1950s, is a masterpiece of timeless elegance. The lamp features an oval-shaped...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass
Art Deco Glass Lamp, Germany, Amber colored , 1940s, bell shape
Located in Berlin, BE
Very decorative and well-preserved glass pendant lamp in opaline glass. Attractive, slightly striped amber on the outside, creamy white on the inside.
Hangs from a brass rod with a ...
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1940s German Art Deco Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
French Reeded Pink Coloured Glass
Brass Pendant Lamps
Located in Amsterdam, NL
French pink colored glass pendant lamp with brass top
Weight : 0.70 kg / 1.5 lb
Priced per individual item. All lamps have been made suitable by international standards for incande...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Loys Lucha French Art Deco Pendant Chandelier 1920
By Loys Lucha
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
French Art Deco Pendant Chandelier by Loys Lucha, 1920s. Elegant and rare French Art Deco pendant chandelier by Loys Lucha, crafted in France during the 1920s. This striking ceiling ...
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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Bronze
1960s Grand Hollywood Regency Austrian Cut Crystal Whimsical Chandelier by Palwa
Located in Opa Locka, FL
Grand and Opulent 1960's Hollywood Regency Austrian Cut Crystal Amethyst/ Clear Cut Spheres/ Amber Star Detail Whimsical Chandelier by Palwa Austria. The previous owner of this piece...
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1960s Austrian Hollywood Regency Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal
1960s Tom Greene Brass Lotus Pendant for Feldman
Located in St- Leonard, Quebec
Classic Tom Greene Lotus Brass Pendant for Feldman NY .
Contain one E26 size socket rated at 60 watt max.
In mint condition .
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
$1,440 Sale Price
20% Off
Swedish Designer, Pendant Light, Glass, Brass, Fabric, Sweden, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A floral-painted glass, brass and fabric pendant light designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1930s.
Patina brass throughout.
Fabric light diffuser has mild staining not visible durin...
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1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Set of 2 Topan Pendant Lamps by Verner Panton for Louis Poulsen, 1970s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Original Topan pendant lamp from Poulsen
Design by Verner Panton from the 60s
These are old originals from that time This piece has an attribution mark,
Up to 250V (Europe/UK Standar...
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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Fine Empire Waterfall Chandelier Crystal Sac a Pearl Lamp Lustre Brass Art Deco
Located in Berlin, DE
Exquisite Italian Empire Waterfall Chandelier – 1940
This elegant Italian Empire chandelier is a true masterpiece of Art Deco design. Its brass frame and cascading crystal details e...
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Late 20th Century European Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass, Wire
Gilt Metal
Glass Drop Four Light Chandelier Toleware Coco Chanel Style Italy
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A Hollywood Regency midcentury gilt and tole water drop chandelier in Coco Chanel Style, the fixture requires four European E14 candelabra bulbs, each bulb up to 40 watts. Chandelier...
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1960s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Bologna Opaline Glass Pendant Light Sphere by Aloys Gangkofner 1950s
Located in Toronto, CA
An iconic Bologna pendant light designed by Aloys Ferdinand Gangkofner for Peill & Putzler, Germany, circa 1954–1958. This mid-century modern ceiling lamp is crafted from matte opali...
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Mid-20th Century German Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Opaline Glass
$425 Sale Price
55% Off
Adjustable bauhaus porcelain pendant with opal glass shade vienna around 1920s
Located in Wien, AT
Adjustable bauhaus porcelain pendant with opal glass shade vienna around 1920s
Original condition
Original glass shade
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1920s German Art Deco Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Porcelain
19th Century Spanish Wrought Iron Chandelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th century Spanish wrought iron circular chandelier. Six lights in three pairs of two with drip wax candle covers held by scroll shaped arms. Three lights suspended from the canopy...
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19th Century Spanish Baroque Antique Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Wrought Iron
$2,800 Sale Price
20% Off
Josef Hoffmann&Koloman Moser, Wiener Werkstaette Vienna Secession Pendant Edit
Located in Vienna, AT
A single pendant from the chandelier for the entrance of the Wiener Werkstaette-Showrooms in Neustiftgasse 32/34 in Vienna
Hammered or plain - another image shows the complete chande...
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2010s Austrian Jugendstil Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Pink Glass Art Deco Style Ceiling Lamp, 1940s, Germany
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Pink Glass Art Deco Style Ceiling Lamp, 1940s, Germany
Lampshade is in very good vintage condition.
This lamp works with E27 light bulbs.
Wired and suitable to use with 220V and 1...
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1940s German Art Deco Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
White Opaline Glass Vintage Industrial Pendant Light
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Opaline glass pendant.
White Bakelite and brass top
2 meter black wire
Weight: 2.00 kg / 4.4 lb
Priced per individual item. All lamps have been made suitable by international stand...
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Mid-20th Century German Bauhaus Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Viking Ship Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1950's Swedish six-light iron chandelier in the shape of a Viking ship.
Measurements:
Drop: 24"
Width: 18"
Length: 22"
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1950s Swedish Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Iron
$6,800
Art Deco Pendant Light Chandelier, Brass Wood Cream Pleated Fabric Shades, 1930s
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A fantastic five arm pendant lamp made of stained wood and brass with cream colored pleated fabric shades attributed to J.T. Kalmar and Josef Frank, manufactured in Austria in 1930s....
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1930s Austrian Art Deco Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Sputnik Starburst Chandelier in Gilt Wrought Iron with Opaline Glass Globes
By Ferro Art
Located in Barcelona, ES
Spanish Foliage Starburst Sunburst Chandelier with 7 Milk Glass Globes, Gilt Silvered Iron
Outstanding Sputnik Leafed Glass Globe Chandelier / Flush Mount Ceiling Light in patinated ...
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Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Iron, Wrought Iron, Silver Leaf
Candelabrum Crystal Antique Chandelier Ceiling Lustre Art Nouveau
Located in Berlin, DE
Introducing our exquisite Candelabrum Crystal Antique Chandelier, a masterpiece that embodies the elegance of Art Nouveau.
Measuring a total height of 110 cm (height without chain 8...
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Early 19th Century Italian Art Nouveau Antique Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Wire
Mid-Century German Cocoon Pendant Lamp by Friedel Wauer for Goldkant, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Rare Mid Century Cocoon pendant lamp by Goldkant based on a design by Friedel Wauer from the 60s.
The Cocoon shade provides diffuse, atmospheric light. At the same time, the symmetr...
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20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Alhambra 2C Milk Glass with Brass Patina, Granada Collection
By L
Aviva Home
Located in New York, NY
These glass lanterns are made in a generations-old workshop in Granada, Spain. Each pendant light is hand forged, and reflects the influence of Moorish design that can be observed th...
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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Moorish Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Glass
Blown Murano Glass and Brass Pendant Lamp
Located in Puglia, Puglia
A contemporary oriental-style lantern chandelier, entirely handmade in Italy, presented here with brass elements. The organic oval sphere is crafted from innovative hand-blown Murano...
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Early 2000s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
$2,669 / item
Rare Ceiling Lamp with Striking Geometric Frame by Hans-agne Jakobsson, 1960s
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
This rare ceiling lamp, designed by Hans-Agne Jakobsson and produced by his company in Markaryd, Sweden, exemplifies the refined Scandinavian modern aesthetic of the 1960s. The lamp ...
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Plastic, Teak
Pendant Lamp with Counterweight by Vereinigte Werkstätten München
Located in München, DE
Very good vintage condition with slight age-related wear.
Beautiful patina on the brass parts.
The lampshade has a dent with paint damage.
Slight scratches on the acrylic reflector.
...
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1950s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Italian Art Deco. Marble effect murano glass pendant lamp, 1930s
By Bauhaus
Located in SANT ADRIÀ DE BESÒS, ES
Sculptural Art Deco pendant lamp, Italy, 1930s. One-piece Murano glass diffuser with a marble effect in light blue and white tones, and with black veins. Silver chromed metal structu...
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1930s Italian Art Deco Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Chrome
$1,461 Sale Price
20% Off
Simplicissimus Chandelier, 6+3 Arms Olive green Murano Glass by Multiforme
By Multiforme
Located in Trebaseleghe, IT
Simplicissimus 360 chandelier, 6+3 lights, Olive green color artistic glass by Multiforme
This collection in Murano glass is characterized by superb simplicity. It is the result of a...
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2010s Italian Other Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Mid-Century Round Cocoon Pendant Lamp, 1960s, Italy
Located in Hagenbach, DE
This is a cocoon hanging lamp crafted in Italy during the 1960s, showcasing the elegance and innovation of mid-century Italian design. The lamp features a strikingly beautiful round ...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Resin
French Designer, Chandelier, Brass, Metal, Glass, France, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass, metal and white opaline glass chandelier designed and produced in France, c. 1950s.
Wear consistent with age and use.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 21.0"H x 29.0"D
Stem Le...
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass
Cocoon Pendant Lamp by Tobia Scarpa for Flos, 1960s, Italy
By Tobia Scarpa, Flos
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Cocoon Pendant Lamp by Tobia Scarpa for Flos, 1960s, Italy
Lampshade is in very good vintage condition.
This lamp works with E27 light bulbs.
Wired and suitable to use with 220V a...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Resin
Brass Green Enamel Vintage Frosted Glass Pendant Lights
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Green enamel Industrial hanging lamp.
Frosted glass with brass top.
Weight: 2.35 kg / 5.2 lb
Priced per individual item. All lamps have been made suitable by international standard...
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Mid-20th Century Hungarian Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass, Enamel
Green Glass Art Deco Style Ceiling Lamp, 1940s, Germany
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Green Glass Art Deco Style Ceiling Lamp, 1940s, Germany
Lampshade is in very good vintage condition.
This lamp works with E27 light bulbs.
Wired and suitable to use with 220V and ...
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1940s German Art Deco Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Bag Turgi, Pendant Light, Brass, Glass, Switzerland, 1920s
By BAG Turgi
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and white opaline glass pendant light produced by Bag Turgi, Switzerland, c. 1920s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 11.9"H x 8.25"W x 8.25"D
Bulb Specifications: B22 (Bayonet)...
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1920s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Contemporary Pendant Lamp
Pace 28-1
, Translucent by AND
By AND Light
Located in Paris, IDF
Contemporary pendant lamp 'Pace 28-1', Translucent by AND
Designer: Caine Heintzman
Dimensions:
- Ø 28 cm x H. 11 cm
- Ø 11" x H. 4,25"
Adjustable drop length:
- 244cm / 96” – C...
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21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Organic Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum
Small 1960s Space Age pendant lamp by Doria made of aluminum and metal
Located in München, DE
Beautiful small, original 1960s Space Age pendant lamp by Doria.
The outer shade is made of aluminum. The inner diffuser is made of white-painted metal.
The entire lamp is in very go...
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1960s German Space Age Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
Swedish Bronze and Havana Glass Chandelier, 1930s
Located in Vienna, AT
Swedish Grace bronze and Havana Glass chandelier from the 1930s, attributed to Böhlmarks. Dark patinated structure with five patinated Havana glass diffusers. Stem is covered in fabr...
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1930s Swedish Art Deco Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Woka Wiener Werkstätte Pendant "Ivan" DM
By Woka Lamps
Located in Vienna, AT
A chandelier which can illluminate a ceiling rosette from two bulbs inside the metal-part and three bulbs in the glass-body, the fixture itself measures 35cm without the stem, total ...
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2010s Austrian Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
$6,526 / item
Vintage Italian Elpis Pendant Lamp from Guzzini, 1970s
By Guzzini
Located in Hamburg, DE
Pendant lamp from the Italian manufacturer Harveilluce.
The large plastic shade is finished in a beige tone. It shows the shape of a flat cone with rounded dome. On the inside, the ...
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20th Century Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
AllSew 36" Pendant by RBW
By RBW
Located in Rhinebeck, NY
AllSew / Chandelier
Designed by RBW
Allsew, our modular, scalable pendant inspired by the luminosity of lanterns, and the lightweight, collapsible efficiency of kites.
Made in Unit...
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2010s American Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum
Italian Mid-Century Modern Chrome
Lucite Chandelier by Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Condition: Original Vintage Condition, Shows Wear Throughout, Turns On
Materials: Patinated Chrome & Lucite
A striking example of Italian modernist design, this Mid-Century Modern ...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Chrome
Seguso Vetri d’Arte. Post-Modern Murano glass pendant lamp, Italy, 1980s
Located in SANT ADRIÀ DE BESÒS, ES
Post-Modern Murano glass pendant lamp by Seguso Vetri d'Arte, Italy, 1980s. Formed by a large piece of murano glass in the shape of a transparent bell with raspberry red glass border...
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1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Chrome, Steel
Brass Crystal Chandelier Antique Ceiling Lamp Lustre Art Nouveau Lamp
Located in Berlin, DE
We present to you an exquisite Art Nouveau brass chandelier chandelier ceiling light a real rarity and an antique jewel. This vintage chandelier was lovingly and professionally resto...
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1930s Italian Art Nouveau Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass, Wire
Art Design Chandelier 12 Birds "Light of Love" frost Murano Glass by Multiforme
Located in Trebaseleghe, IT
Artistic Chandelier "Light Of Love" 12 Birds light in Satin Murano Glass by Multiforme
An elegant brushed gold support is the stage on which art glass doves come to life, radiating ...
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2010s Italian Other Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Italian Mid-Century Murano Leaf Chandelier in Handblown Venetian Glass and Brass
By Barovier
Located in Bochum, NRW
Illuminate your space with this striking vintage Murano chandelier, a true testament to Italian mid-century artistry. Expertly handcrafted in Murano, Italy, this chandelier features ...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Italian Space Age Ufo Pendant Lamp, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century Italian Space Age Ufo Pendant Lamp, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1960 to 1969. Up to 250V (Europe/UK Standard).The wiring of this item may be original and might need...
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20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Italian Designer, Pendant Light, Resin, Italy, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A beige polymer resin pendant light designed and produced in Italy, c. 1960s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 31.75"H x 17.5"D
Stem Length (inches): 19.75"
Dimensions of Canopy (inch...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Resin
Swedish Designer, Pendant Light, Alabaster, Rope, Sweden, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
An alabaster and brown rope pendant light likely designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1930s.
Wear consistent with age and use.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 22.0"H x 20.5"D
All ligh...
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1930s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Alabaster
French 19th Century Massive Crystal Chandelier
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A fabulous and large 19th century French twelve light bronze and crystal chandelier to illuminate your dining room, foyer, or other glamorous setting. This statement chandelier has a...
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19th Century French Beaux Arts Antique Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
Stunning Mid-Century Fume Floral Six Arm Murano Glass Chandelier
Located in Helsinki, FI
A stunning large handmade vintage Murano glass chandelier featuring six gracefully curved and decorated light arms and a centure piece beautifully adorned with 18 exquisite hand made...
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1960s Italian Baroque Revival Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass
Professional Large Sphere Disco Ball Mirror Mosaic with Rotor 80s 50 cm Diameter
Located in Palermo, IT
Professional Large Sphere Disco Ball Mirror Mosaic with Rotor 80s
Never used, still in its original packaging.
Excellent condition.
Immediate shipping with adequate and insured packa...
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1980s Italian Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Italian Murano chandelier
By Vistosi
Located in Budapest, HU
Vintage Italian Murano chandelier in Vistosi style. The chandelier has 36 fantastic multicolored alabaster iridescent glasses in a nickel metal frame.
Period: late XX century
Dimensi...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Art Glass, Murano Glass
$1,779 / item
1970s Brass 8-Bulb Flush Mount Attributed to Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Glendale, CA
1970s Brass 8-Bulb Flush Mount Attributed to Gaetano Sciolari.
A rare 1970s Italian design executed in attractively patinated brass, which accommodates 8 bulbs of choice. A highly f...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass
Late Art Deco Beige Glass Pendant Light with Geometric Motif, 1930s
Located in Barntrup, DE
A charming late Art Deco pendant with geometric motifs — compact in scale yet full of period character and warm vintage appeal.
This beautiful German pendant light from the late Art...
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1930s German Art Deco Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass
Pair of Antique Moonstone Opaline Glass and Brass Wall Lamps, c.1910
Located in London, GB
A pair of substantially made wall lamps with Moonstone glass shades. c.1910
Former gas lamps made of cast brass, all of which has a developed a beautiful patina, professionally conv...
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1910s English Arts and Crafts Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Swedish Designer, Pendant Light, Alabaster, Rope, Sweden, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
An alabaster and brown rope pendant light likely designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1930s.
Wear consistent with age and use.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 26.5"H x 16.25"D
Dimensi...
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1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Alabaster
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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Hand-blown glass makes the Italian fixture glow like dew-covered leaves in the sun.
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A Tale of Two Sputnik Chandeliers
This pair of iconic 20th-century light fixtures with the same name have two very different backgrounds.
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