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Chandeliers and Pendants For Sale
Italian Chandelier in Brass, Green-Lacquered Metal and Opaline Glass , 1950s
Located in Rome, IT
An elegant Italian chandelier from the 1950s, distinguished by a sculptural, well-balanced composition and a refined use of materials typical of mid-century Italian lighting design. ...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass
Opaline Glass
Burnished Brass Ball Pendants with Tassel, Germany 1930s
Located in NUEMBRECHT, NRW
German Art Deco Opaline Pendants, 1930s, Bauhaus era
The lights feature elegant German Art Deco design with a patinated brass rod and canopy, complemented by a decorative moss green...
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1930s German Art Deco Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
French Art Nouveau Lilac and White Glass Pendant Light by Muller Strasbourg
Located in Barntrup, DE
Refined French Art Nouveau pendant light featuring handcrafted pâte de verre glass with softly opaline diffusion by Muller Strasbourg, suspended on an ornate brass chain, circa 1920....
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1920s French Art Nouveau Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
French Industrial Pendant Light by Sammode, Green Enamel
Iron, 42\"
By Sammode
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Rare French factory pendant by Sammode, France
Green enamel and cast iron
Clear round glass
Weight: 6.50 kg / 14.3 lb
Priced per individual item. All lamps have been made suitable...
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Mid-20th Century French Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Enamel, Iron
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French Art Nouveau Cherub Pendant Light in Carved Wood
Frosted Glass, ca. 1920
Located in Barntrup, DE
French Art Nouveau pendant light featuring a carved linden wood cherub with gilded wings and a frosted glass shade.
This charming French Art Nouveau pendant light dates to the early...
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1920s French Art Nouveau Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Professional Multicolor Disco Ball Mosaic Mirror With Rotor, 1990s
Located in Palermo, IT
Professional multicolor disco ball Mosaic Mirror with rotor, 1990s
Intact and in good condition, diameter 30 cm.
Dates from the 1990s.
Recovered from a now-closed nightclub in my cit...
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1990s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Mirror
A Mid Century Chandelier By TH Valentiner For Poul Dinesen Of Denmark
Located in Søborg, DK
A very rare Mid Century chandelier designed by Danish architect T. H. Valentiner for Poul Dinesen in the 1960s .
A classic example of simp...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
ONOS 40 D Model Adjustable
Double Pull
Pendant Lamp by Florian Schulz, Germany
Located in Hagenbach, DE
ONOS 40 D Model Adjustable 'Double Pull' Pendant Lamp by Florian Schulz, Germany
New and made the order. Designed and manufactured in Germany.
Made of very quality solid Brass Mat...
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21st Century and Contemporary German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Marcel VASSEUR Large Art Deco Alabaster Pendant Chandelier, 1920
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
Large French Art Deco Pendant with Exceptionally Thick Alabaster Shade by Marcel Vasseur, Paris, ca. 1920.
Impressive and rare French Art Deco pendant light featuring an exceptional...
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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Alabaster, Wrought Iron
Art Deco Flush Mount Ceiling Light, 1930s
Located in Oslo, NO
Rare and charming ceiling light fixture, designed and made in Sweden during the late 1930s. The fixture features a hand-painted glass shade that is elegantly mounted on a polished ch...
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1930s Norwegian Art Deco Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Chrome
Swedish Enameled Glass and Brass Chandelier, 1950s
Located in Vienna, AT
Charming Swedish enameled glass and brass chandelier from the 1950s. Six-arm polished brass construction with a wooden centerpiece. At the end of each arm are brass ‘clips’ that hold...
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1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
French Art Deco White Alabaster Pendant Light with Brass Details, ca. 1920
Located in Barntrup, DE
A refined French Art Deco pendant light, dating to the circa 1920s, features a beautiful white alabaster bowl with natural, soft veining. The alabaster displays a warm, luminous glow...
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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Alabaster, 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 bronze patine France, 1930s-1940s. Seven lights. This recessed fixture features a 100% original central g...
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Bronze
$2,467 Sale Price
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Italian Cocoon Pendant, 1960s
Located in Vienna, AT
Rare Italian cocoon pendant from the 1960s. Custom design for a Hotel in Madonna di Campiglio, which included additional cocoon lamps by Achille
Pier Giacomo Castiglioni. Very ...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Steel
$3,085 / item
Hans-Agne Jakobsson Chandelier / Pendant ”Carolin” Brass, Sweden
Located in Stockholm, SE
Wonderful pendant lamp 'Carolin' model T549/3 designed 1963 by Hans-Agne Jakobsson for his own company in Markaryd, Sweden. A brass frame with a redressed original shade in off-white...
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
A Mid Century Chandelier By TH Valentiner For Poul Dinesen Of Denmark
Located in Søborg, DK
A very rare Mid Century chandelier designed by Danish architect T. H. Valentiner for Poul Dinesen in the 1960s .
A classic example of simp...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
French Art Deco White Alabaster Pendant Light with Dark Veining, circa 1920
Located in Barntrup, DE
Elegant French Art Deco pendant light featuring richly veined alabaster and refined metal detailing.
This elegant French Art Deco pendant light dates to the circa 1920s and features...
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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Alabaster, Brass
Small Size
Timeless Art Deco White Translucent Alabaster
Black Pendant Light
Located in Lisse, NL
Great condition and stunning natural veins and patterns alabaster mineral stone pendant.
Thanks to its practical small size and timeless design this alabaster chandelier will look g...
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Early 20th Century European Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Alabaster, Metal, Brass, Bronze
Mid-Century Modern German UFO Cocoon Pendant Lamp Friedel Wauer Goldkant 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century Modern UFO Discus Cocoon Pendant Lamp, based on a design by Friedel Wauer from the 1960s.
A minimalist design. The lamp has a simple discus shape. The Cocoon material pr...
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Scandinavian Flush Mount Ceiling Light
Located in Oslo, NO
Wonderful flush mount ceiling light featuring a chrome base and a handcrafted shade with a decorative layer of art glass.
The ceiling fixture features an opaline glass shade with ha...
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2010s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Chrome
$1,500 / item
French “Clichy” Pink Reeded Glass Pendant Lamp
Located in Amsterdam, NL
French “Clichy” pink coloured glass pendant lamp
Brass glass holder
Weight : 1.40 kg / 3.1 lb
Priced per individual item. All lamps have been made suitable by international standar...
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Mid-20th Century French Art Nouveau Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Large Art Deco Pendant Lamp, Glass Shade, Brass Canopy, Germany, 1930s
Located in Schwerin, MV
Large Art Deco rod pendant lamp with a decorated, UFO-shaped glass shade from the 1930s. The glass shade is in very good condition, as are the radial stripes. The glass holder was re...
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Mid-20th Century German Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Hollywood Regency. Atomic Era chandelier by Stilnovo, Italy, 1950s
Located in SANT ADRIÀ DE BESÒS, ES
Hollywood Regency and Atomic Era styles chandelier by Stilnovo, Italy, 1950s. Composed of a brass structure with 5 corkscrew-shaped arms arranged in such a way that they are intended...
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1950s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass
Antique Brass Holophane Blondel Stiletto Prismatic Glass Plafonnier Lamp, c.1920
By Holophane
Located in London, GB
A very well presented 12" glass 'Blondel Stiletto' pendant light by Holophane. c.1920
Comprising a two-part prismatic glass bowl and matching top plate, each bearing the Holophane s...
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1920s English Art Deco Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Large professional Disco Ball Mosaic Mirror with rotor, 1980s, diameter 50 cm
Located in Palermo, IT
Large professional Disco Ball Mosaic mirror with rotor, 1980s, diameter 50 cm
Never used, still in its original packaging.
Excellent condition.
Shipped with DHL courier, secured an...
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1980s Italian Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Mirror
French Art Deco Green “Clichy” Glass Pendant Lamp
Located in Amsterdam, NL
French “Clichy” green coloured glass pendant lamp
Nickel plated glass holder
Weight : 0.95 kg / 2.1 lb
Priced per individual item. All lamps have been made suitable by internationa...
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Nickel
Antique Dutch Renaissance Brass Two-tier Chandelier Circa 1920
Located in London, GB
An antique good quality Dutch Renaissance brass twelve light twin-tier chandelier, circa 1920 in date.
It features an oval facetted globe cartouche with four interspersed graduated ...
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1920s Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Midcentury Golden Brass Prism Crystals Chandelier by Lumica, Barcelona, 1970s
By BD Lumica
Located in Badajoz, Badajoz
Unique, extraordinary and marvelous midcentury chandelier by Lumica, This chandelier was designed and manufactured during the 1970s in Barcelona (Spain) for the company “LUMICA".
Thi...
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1970s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
French “Clichy” Pink Reeded Glass Pendant Lamp
Located in Amsterdam, NL
French “Clichy” pink coloured glass pendant lamp
Brass glass holder
Weight : 1.30 kg / 2.9 lb
Priced per individual item. All lamps have been made suitable by international standar...
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Mid-20th Century French Art Nouveau Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Postmodern Modern Black Round Chandelier Art Nouveau XXL
Located in Berlin, DE
Immerse yourself in the fascinating world of postmodernism and experience pure elegance with our breathtaking black chandelier decorated with crystals. This work of art of lighting m...
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2010s German Post-Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Metal
Coco Chanel
Maison Jansen Inspired Gilt Metal Faux Bois Twig Chandelier 8 Arm
By Coco Chanel
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a gilt metal faux bois chandelier that has a tied and gathered base that is reminiscent of the iconic wheat sheaf gilt metal tables made p...
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2010s American Barbizon School Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Josef Frank Attribution, Pendant Light, Brass, Fabric, Sweden, 1960s
By Josef Frank
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and off-white fabric coated fabric pendant light attributed to Josef Frank for Svenskt Tenn, Sweden, c. 1960s.
Minor staining on fabric; wear consistent with age and use.
O...
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1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Pair Chandeliers, Murano
By Carlo Scarpa
Located in Budapest, HU
Elegant pair Italian pendant lights each made from 185 trasparent Murano glasses "poliedri". Structure in gold and brass colored metal.
Period:late xx century
Dimensions: 40,70 inche...
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1990s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
$16,614 / set
Italian 1950s Brass Chandelier with Three Opaline Glass Shades
Located in Rome, IT
Elegant Italian chandelier from the 1950s, featuring a sculptural brass structure with a beautiful, even patina and three hand-blown opaline glass shades. The arms radiate from a cen...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern “Margherita Rosa” Murano Glass Ceiling Light
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Murano Glass Ceiling Light "Margherita Rosa"
The 'Margherita Rosa' ceiling light is a refined example of Murano craftsmanship, entirely handcrafted in fine blown glass. The large, d...
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Early 2000s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Vintage 1970s Italian Tole Chandelier with Verdigris Finish, Five Arms
Located in New York, NY
Italian Verdigris Finish Tole Chandelier with Five arms with new cream colored candle covers. 20.5" diameter X 44" long with chain and original ceiling cap. Chandelier is 23" long w...
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1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Steel
Finnish mid-century modern large 80 cm brass ceiling lamps
By Idman Oy, Paavo Tynell
Located in Turku, Varsinais-Suomi
Experience the elegance of Finnish mid-century modern design with these impressive big lamps crafted from warm brass, measuring a striking 80 cm in diameter. Designed to create ambia...
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Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Max Ingrand Fontana Arte Chandelier Suspension Light Mod. 1088 Glass Brass, 1959
Located in Vienna, AT
Rare 26.4" suspension lamp Mod. 1088, Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte, Milano circa 1959
Early vintage original chandelier with 9 dual lense sets of thick studio glass, sand blasted at...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Large
Stunningly Layered Art Deco Alabaster Pendant Light, Amazing Colors
Located in Lisse, NL
An exceptional and monumental Art Deco alabaster pendant light of rare beauty.
This magnificent and generously sized Art Deco pendant is without question one of our finest discoveri...
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Early 20th Century European Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Alabaster, Metal, Brass
French Art Nouveau Brass and Frosted Glass Three-Light Chandelier, circa 1920
Located in Barntrup, DE
Elegant French Art Nouveau three-light chandelier in brass with frosted glass shades, circa 1920.
An elegant French Art Nouveau chandelier, crafted in richly patinated brass and fit...
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1920s French Art Nouveau Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Italian 36 Pink Glass Chandelie. Murano, 1970s
Located in Budapest, HU
Italian chandelier in Murano glass and nickel-plated metal structure. The armor polished nickel supports 36 large pink glass tubes in a star shape.
Period:late XX century
Dimensions:...
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Late 20th Century Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
$2,017 / item
Brass Gray Enamel Vintage Frosted Glass Pendant Light
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Gray enamel industrial hanging lamp.
Frosted glass with brass top.
Weight: 2.40 kg / 5.3 lb
Priced per individual item. All lamps have been made suitable by international stan...
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Mid-20th Century Hungarian Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass, Enamel
Antique NEOCLASSICAL Alabaster Pendant Light w. GREEK KEY Detailing, circa 1920.
Located in Lisse, NL
An exceptional antique amber alabaster ceiling fixture, perfect for an entry hall, bedroom, or any other space.
A beautiful and authentic early 20th century alabaster pendant light ...
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Early 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Alabaster, Brass, Wire, Metal
Brutalist pendant lamp by Felipe Delfinger for Feders, Mexico, 1960s
Located in SANT ADRIÀ DE BESÒS, ES
Brutalist pendant lamp by Felipe Delfinger for Feders, Mexico, 1960s. Custom stained glass diffuser in blue, orange, caramel and white tones, combined with a brass structure.
Crafted...
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1960s Mexican Brutalist Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass
Large 14" Antique Art Deco Church Opaline Glass Pendant Light, C.1920
Located in London, GB
A characterful pair of opaline glass pendant lights with brass galleries, c.1920.
Each pendant features a blown opaline glass shade in an ovaloid form, a style commonly found in c...
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1920s English Art Deco Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Delicate Pendant in Nickled Brass
Glass 313/3 Antti Hakkarainen, Finland 1930s
Located in Helsinki, FI
A beautiful and delicate Art Deco ceiling lamp, model 313/3, designed by Antti Hakkarainen in the 1930s. The model appears in the 1935 catalogue and showcases Hakkarainen’s refined s...
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1930s Finnish Art Deco Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Art Deco Octagonal Enameled w. Vibrant Colors Glass Pendant Light by Loys Lucha
By Loys Lucha
Located in Lisse, NL
Stunning, large and stylish work of lighting art, made and signed by Loys Lucha.
If you are passionate about early 20th-century decorative art, then this striking 4-light pendant wi...
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass, Enamel
Stilnovo Original Black Shade Glass Pendant Light, Italy, 1950
By Stilnovo, Bruno Gatta
Located in Vienna, AT
Rare Stilnovo pendant light (marked) Italy, 1950; Applied manufacturer's label to inner shade.
Early vintage original light. Produced by the famous manufacturer Stilnovo in the 1950...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass, Aluminum, Chrome
White Porcelain Opaline Glass Vintage Industrial Brass Pendant Lights
By 360volt
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Porcelain industrial hanging lamp.
White porcelain, brass and opaline glass.
2 conductors, no ground.
Weight: 2.00 kg / 4.4 lb
Priced per individual item. All lamps have been...
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Art Deco Pendant Light with Marbled Glass Shade, Brass, 1940s-1960s
Located in Schwerin, MV
Art Deco pendant light from the 1940s - 1960s with marbled glass shade and rope suspension in good condition. The large white glass shade has a beautiful, shell-like shape with brown...
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Mid-20th Century German Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
TIMELESS Art Deco Design Large Alabaster PENDANT LIGHT in Good Condition 1920
Located in Lisse, NL
One of a kind light fixture with a stunning white alabaster disc-shade.
Thanks to its timeless design, its large size (19.5 inches) and its good condition this alabaster chandelier ...
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Alabaster, Brass, Wire
1950s Italian Brass Pendant Lamp with Opaline Glass Spheres
Located in Rome, IT
Italian chandelier from the 1950s, composed of a brass structure with three opaline glass shades.
Each shade is positioned on a curved brass arm, arranged around a central joint that...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Marbled Opaline Glass
Burnished Brass Pendant with Tassel, Germany 1930s
Located in NUEMBRECHT, NRW
This Art Deco pendant was designed and manufactured in Germany in the 1930s.
The light features a sculptural marbled glass shade in warm sand / yellow tones with soft brown veining,...
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1930s German Art Deco Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Scandinavian Teak and String Pendant with Brass Details, Sweden 1980s
Located in Helsinki, FI
An elegant Scandinavian pendant lamp from the 1980s, most likely of Swedish origin, combining warm teak, delicate string detailing softly diffusing the light and refined brass accent...
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1980s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
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
$1,780 / item
Pair Italian Chandelier in Murano Glass
Located in Budapest, HU
Pair Italian vintage chandeliers in Murano glass and nickel plated metal structure on 4 levels. The armor polished nickel supports 80 large blue alabaster glass tube. The alabaster t...
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Late 20th Century Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
$9,019,113 / set
Antique Arts
Crafts Glazed Copper GEC Porch/Hall Lantern Light Lamp C.1920
Located in London, GB
Beautifully formed glazed and copper hall/porch lantern. c.1920
A finely hand-crafted copper lantern, presented in original as found condition. The copper has developed a rich, natu...
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Early 20th Century English Arts and Crafts Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Copper
Antique Italian Giltwood and Iron Six-Light Chandelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An elegant and finely proportioned Italian chandelier dating to the late 19th century, carved in wood and gesso with original water-gilded details, suspended from a hand-forged iron ...
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Late 19th Century Italian Baroque Antique Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Iron
Swedish Designer, Chandelier, Brass, Teak, Glass, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass, teak and white opaline glass chandelier designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1950s.
Dramatic patina; wear consistent with age and use.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 26.0"H x...
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1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Finnish Design Flush Mount in Brass
Pleated Textile, Aris 1970s
By Aris
Located in Helsinki, FI
A large and elegant Finnish flush mount ceiling light manufactured by Aris in Finland in the 1970s-80s. This piece is a prime example of mid-century Finnish design that went on for d...
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1970s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, 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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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.
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