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Chandeliers and Pendants For Sale
1950s Italian Chandelier by Stilnovo in Brass, Black Enamel, and Opaline Glass
By Stilnovo
Located in Rome, IT
Original chandelier produced in Italy during the 1950s by Stilnovo, a rare and highly valuable piece of mid-century lighting design. The structure is composed of a circular brass fra...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass
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
"Hana I" and " Hana II" Uchiwa Pendant Lights by Ingo Maurer for Design M, 1970s
By Ingo Maurer, M Design
Located in Wiesbaden, Hessen
Pair of rare "Hana I" and "Hana II" chandeliers from then Uchiwa series by Ingo Maurer for Design M, 1970s, Germany.
Executed in bamboo and 6 rice paper fans.
The chandeliers can ...
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1970s German Japonisme Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Cotton, Bamboo, Paper
Amazing Brass Pendant Lamp with Crystals by Bakalowits
By Wiener Werkstätte, Rupert Nikoll, Vereinigte Werkstätten München, Bakalowits & Söhne, Ernest Palme
Located in München, DE
Wonderful ceiling lamp from the 1950s.
The lamp with the crystal glass balls has a very luxurious charisma and sparkles particularly beautiful.
The design and the materials used crea...
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1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Modern German Cocoon Pendant Lamp by Friedel Wauer for Goldkant
Located in Hamburg, DE
Rare Mid-Century Cocoon pendant lamp by Goldkant Leuchten.
The flat Cocoon shade provides diffuse, atmospheric light. At the same time, the symmetrical lamp body presents itself as ...
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
George Leleu bronze chandelier original, french 1930
Located in La xara, VC
Georges Leleu was a prominent French designer renowned for creating Art Deco chandeliers during the early 20th century, notably in the 1920s and 1930s.
His chandeliers are characteri...
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Bronze
$15,178 Sale Price
20% Off
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
Large Beautiful Hanging Lamp, pleated Lampshade, 1970s, Germany
Located in Berlin, BE
Very decorative pleated hanging lamp from the GDR.
Interesting floral pattern that is particularly effective when lit.
In very good condition with two barely visible cracks in th...
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Fabric, Plastic
Pop Art and Space Age. Ice acrylic pendant lamp, Spain, 1970s
Located in SANT ADRIÀ DE BESÒS, ES
Pop Art and Space Age iced pendant lamp, Spain, 1970s. Composed of a central round structure in semi-transparent ice-effect acrylic, and surrounded by a crown of Pop Art style elemen...
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1970s Spanish Space Age Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Chrome
GINO VISTOSI Cascade pendant opaline Murano glass , Italy 1960s
By Gino Vistosi, Vistosi
Located in La xara, VC
Free shipping
Buying a Gino Vistosi chandelier is a great choice because:
• They feature exquisite Murano glass craftsmanship, often hand-blown, which adds unique artistry and elegan...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Chrome
$2,075 Sale Price
30% Off
Art Deco Pink Alabaster Light
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1920's French pink alabaster pendant light fixture with 3 interior lights.
Measurements:
Drop: 16"
Diameter: 13.75"
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1920s French Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Alabaster
Stunning and Rare Art Deco Alabaster Chandelier, early 20th Century, Italy
Located in Lisse, NL
Stunning and rare Art Deco alabaster chandelier, from early 20th-century, Italy.
This exceptional chandelier stands out for its unusual design, with three hand-carved alabaster shad...
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Early 20th Century European Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Alabaster, Brass, Wire
Scandinavian Alabaster Ceiling Lamp Attr. to Harald Notini for Böhlmarks, 1930s
Located in Bochum, NRW
A rare and elegant ceiling fixture attributed to *Harald Notini, designed for **Arvid Böhlmarks Lampfabrik, Sweden, circa 1930s. This piece exemplifies the refined aesthetic of Swedi...
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1930s Swedish Art Deco Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Alabaster, Brass
Rare Arts & Crafts Pendant Lantern, Handcrafted Wrought Iron & Cathedral Glass
Located in Lisse, NL
Rare early 20th Century handcrafted Arts & Crafts pendant lantern with cathedral Glass
With antique lighting as one of our passions, we are always delighted to come across a pendant...
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Early 20th Century European Arts and Crafts Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Wrought Iron
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
Italian Designer, Pendant Light, Teak, Resin, Italy, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A sizable beige polymer-resin and teak pendant light designed and produced in Italy, c. 1960s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 35.0"Height x 29.0"Diameter
Stem Length (inches): 16.25"...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Resin, Teak
J.T. Kalmar, Pendant Light, Brass, Fabric, Acrylic, Austria, 1950s
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in High Point, NC
An adjustable brass, pink fabric and white acrylic pendant produced by J.T. Kalmar, Austria, c. 1950s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 41.25"H x 14"W x 14"D
Stem Length (inches): 27.5...
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1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Fabric, Acrylic
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
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
Swedish Designer, Pendant Light, Alabaster, Rope, Sweden, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
An alabaster and brown rope and brass pendant light designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1930s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 21"H x 18"Diameter
Stem Length (inches): 13.5"
Dimensio...
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1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Alabaster
Swedish Designer, Pendant Light, Brass, Glass, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and etched glass pendant light designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s.
Oxidation present to brass
Wear consistent with age and use
Overall Dimensions (inches): "H x "W ...
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1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Rare "Niju-Ichi" Uchiwa Chandelier by Ingo Maurer, circa 1970s
By Ingo Maurer, M Design
Located in Wiesbaden, Hessen
An exceptional Uchiwa bamboo fan chandelier or pendant lamp by Ingo Maurer for Design M, 1970s, Germany. Executed in bamboo and 21 rice paper fans.
Socket: 1 x E27 Edison for standar...
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1970s German Japonisme Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Bamboo, Paper
Pendant Light Chandelier, Rupert Nikoll, Brass Glass Pleated Cream Shades, 1960s
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A fantastic chandelier by Rupert Nikoll manufactured in Austria in 1960s.
Six curved arms hold cream colored pleated fabric shades. The fixture is decoreated with large cut glass bea...
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1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
French “Clichy” Pink Glass Pendant Lamp
Located in Amsterdam, NL
French “Clichy” pink coloured glass pendant lamp
Brass glass holder
Weight : 0.75 kg / 1.7 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
Mid-Century Beige Taraxacum Cocoon Pendant by Castiglioni for Flos, Italy 1960s
Located in Roma, IT
Spectacular vintage mid-century "Taraxacum" cocoon pendant. This charming and incredibly rare chandelier was designed by Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni and produced by Flos in ...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Steel
Mid-Century Modern Chandelier Pendant Light Kalmar 'Tulipan', Glass Brass, 1970
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A fantastic light fixture model Tulipan by J.T. Kalmar, Vienna, Austria, manufactured in midcentury, circa 1970 (late 1960s or early 1970s).
The name Tulipan derives from the tulip s...
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1970s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass
Republique Chandelier by Bourgeois Boheme Atelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
TA sculptural statement in light and form, the République Chandelier by Bourgeois Boheme Atelier evokes the poetic tension between organic asymmetry and architectural grace. Composed...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Opaline Glass, Plaster
3 Tone Blue Metal Pendant Lamp by Lamell-Star-Leuchten, 1960s, Germany
Located in Hagenbach, DE
3 Tone Blue Metal Pendant Lamp by Lamell-Star-Leuchten, 1960s, Germany
Lampshade is in very good vintage condition.
This lamp works with E27 light bulbs.
Wired and suitable to use...
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Swedish Designer, Pendant Light, Fabric, Sweden, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A beige and brown fabric string pendant light designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1960s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 21.0"H x 15.5"W x 15.5"D
Stem Length (inches): 5.5"
Dimension...
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1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Fabric
French Blue Opaline Glass Brass Pendant Lights
Located in Amsterdam, NL
French blue opaline glass industrial pendant.
Weight 0.75 kg / 1.7 lb
Priced per individual item. All lamps have been made suitable by international standards for incandescent ligh...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
1950s Mid-Century Modern Arredoluce Brass Sputnik Chandelier
By Arredoluce
Located in Aci Castello, IT
Vintage 1950s Arredoluce Brass Sputnik Chandelier – Mid-Century Modern Icon
Bring a burst of vibrant mid-century style into your home with this stunning Sputnik chandelier by Arredol...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass
Fabric Pende Woka Chandelier
By Woka Lamps
Located in Vienna, AT
Handsewn fabric shade, dessin by Josef Frank for Svenskt Tenn, hanging on a fabric-covered wire, brass-parts in the requested finish.
Total drop custom made
2 x Edison screw sockets ...
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2010s Austrian Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
$5,484 / item
French Yellow Opaline Glass Brass Pendant Lights
Located in Amsterdam, NL
French yellow opaline glass industrial pendant.
Weight 0.75 kg / 1.7 lb
Priced per individual item. All lamps have been made suitable by international standards for incandescent li...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
French “Clichy” Green Glass Pendant Lamp
Located in Amsterdam, NL
French “Clichy” green coloured glass pendant lamp
Brass glass holder
Weight : 0.85 kg / 1.9 lb
Priced per individual item. All lamps have been made suitable by international standa...
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Mid-20th Century French Art Nouveau Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
1950s Italian Chandelier Attributed to Stilnovo in Black Enamelled Steel, Brass
Located in Rome, IT
Italian chandelier from the 1950s, attributed to Stilnovo, featuring a geometric and structural design. The frame is composed of black enamelled steel elements combined with solid br...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass
Nymphaea Chandelier: Warm Neutral Solid Color Glass by Avram Rusu Studio
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Nymphaea Chandelier is a flexible and customizable arrangement of handblown glass discs in a layered myriad of translucent colors with delicate brass hardware. The Nymphaea Colle...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass, Bronze, Nickel
Flora Chandelier: Aqua, Jade, Mint, Peach, Coral Glass by Avram Rusu Studio
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Flora chandelier is a vertical composition of two Botanica chandelier styles. Each chandelier combines a dramatically scaled floral bloom with an interlocking chain of glass lea...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass, Bronze, Nickel
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 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
Brass Green Enamel Vintage Frosted Glass Pendant Lights
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Vintage industrial pendant made of green enamel with brass top.
white interior and frosted glass
Weight: 3.00 kg / 6.6 lb
Priced per individual item. All lamps have been made suita...
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Mid-20th Century Ukrainian Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass, Enamel
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
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
Pair of Poul Henningsen, PH 2/2 Copper Pendant Lights, 1930
Located in Los Angeles, CA
pair of rare 1930s PH 2/2 pendant lights by Poul Henningsen for Louis Poulsen with copper shade set, on a bakelite socket housing, with 8ft cloth cord, height can be adjusted, stampe...
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1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Copper
Edwardian Ornate Teardrop Cut Glass Light Pendant Lamp, C.1900
Located in London, GB
A stunning cut glass pendant light with ornate cast gallery. c.1900
Of beautiful design and form, teardrop shaped hand-cut glass shade with bottom finial. High quality nickel plated...
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1920s English Arts and Crafts Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Bronze
Original Caprani Pendant Lights, 1980s, Denmark
Located in Værløse, DK
Rare set of Original Caprani Pendant Lights made by Mads Caprani in the 1980s.
* Set (2) of pleated off-white pendant lights with wood top.
* Designer: Mads Caprani
* Manufacturer:...
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1980s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Fabric, Wood
$2,845 / set
Scandinavian Functionalist Ceiling Light, 1950s
Located in Oslo, NO
This wonderful and rare flush mount ceiling light is a standout example of the Nordic Functionalism from the 1930s, a design movement that sought to merge beautiful craftsmanship wit...
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1950s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Chrome
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
Florian Schulz Onos 55 Double Pull Brass Pendant with Counter Weights
Located in Morazzone, Varese
Florian Schulz Onos 55 Double Pull Brass Pendant with Counter Weights
Beautiful and shiny full brass double pendant lights of big diameter 55cm (21.6in) with heavy counter weights.
...
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2010s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
A pair of original Multi-Light Pendant by Louis Weisdorf for Lyfa
Located in Long Island City, NY
A pair of original Multi-Light Pendant by Louis Weisdorf for Lyfa. Denmark, circa 1970th. Brass plated metal. Lights scratches.
The fixtures must be rewire prior otherwise use.
Rewir...
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1970s Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Scandinavian mid century chandelier, brass, glass & birch, Sweden, 1950s
Located in Forserum, SE
Scandinavian mid-century chandelier, produced by an unidentified Swedish manufacturer in the 1950s. Crafted from brass, it features five curved arms extending from a sculptural cente...
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Vintage Art Deco Satin Opaline Glass Pendant Lamp Light, c.1930
Located in London, GB
An elegant opaline glass pendant light. c.1930
Typical Art Deco design, ribbed edges to the satin opaline glass, suspended from ceiling hook with 3 copper chains.
Rewired with bl...
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1930s English Art Deco Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Sisal and Walnut Pendant Lamp by Temde
Located in München, DE
Exceptionally beautiful and large pendant lamp from the 1960s.
The design is very unusual.
The shape and materials create a warm and very pleasant light.
Condition:
Very good vinta...
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1960s German Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Raffia, Plastic, Walnut
1 of 4 Stunning Murano Glass Tubes Chandelier by Doria, Germany, 1960s
Located in Aachen, NRW
Fantastic mid-century chandelier by Doria, Germany, manufactured circa 1960-1969. A lot of Murano glass cylinders suspended from the fixture.
Heavy quality and in very good conditio...
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass
Poliedri Chandelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian modern chandelier with clear and pink polyhedron / polyhedral shaped Murano glass, mounted on white enameled metal frame, in the style of Venini and Carlo Scarpa / Made in It...
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Late 20th Century Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Murano Glass
$9,900
Carved Alabaster French Art Deco Ceiling Light Chandelier
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Antique carved Alabaster Art Deco ceiling light suspended on chains. The pendant spreads a fantastic ambient light. An absolute eye-catcher even when unlit.
Materials: Alabaster.
...
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Alabaster
Austrian Postmodern "Cocoon" Chandelier by EGLO Leuchten, 1990s
Located in Badajoz, Badajoz
Beauty Austrian "Cocoon" Chandelier. This Chandelier was designed during the 1990s in Austria by Eglo Leuchten.
Original “Eglo” label still shows on the structure.
This "Cocoon" Cha...
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1990s Austrian Post-Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Exquisite Pair of Vintage Solid Copper & Brass Verdigris Lanterns
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Elevate your home's aesthetic with this stunning pair of vintage solid copper and brass hanging lanterns, perfect for adding a touch of classic elegance and warm illumination to an...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass, Copper
French “Clichy” Green Reeded Glass Pendant Lamp
Located in Amsterdam, NL
French “Clichy” green glass pendant lamp
Brass glass holder
Weight : 0.85 kg / 1.9 lb
Priced per individual item. All lamps have been made suitable by international standards for i...
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Mid-20th Century French Art Nouveau Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Brass and Murano Glass Leaves Chandelier Franco Luce Italy 70
By Franco Luce
Located in Palermo, IT
Franco Luce Made in Murano, Italy, circa 1970. Six-light pendant lamp, brass frame with leaf-shaped diffusers in milky and colorless glass. Elegance and character make this chandelie...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Raak Nanny Still Pendant Lamps Large Copper Glass Lights, 1960
By Nanny Still, RAAK
Located in Vienna, AT
Raak Nanny Still Pendant Lamps made from Copper and inserted glass, 1960
This is a large version with 12.2" (31cm) in diameter.
Rare pair of large 12.2" copper bubble pendant lights...
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1960s Italian 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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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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