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What is chandelier lighting?

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What is chandelier lighting?

A chandelier is typically suspended from a branching system with multiple lights on the ends, rather than one single light or a pair of lights hanging from a chord or chain.

1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2019

Chandelier lighting is a branched, highly ornamented light fixture that is typically (suspended from) mounted on ceilings lamps.

1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2019
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Original Caprani Pendant Lights, 1980s, Denmark
Located in Værløse, DK
Original Caprani Pendant Lights made by Mads Caprani in the 1970s. A rare set for a beautiful place. * Set (2) of beech wood veneer pendant lights with off-white pleated-shades. * ...
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Vintage 1980s Danish Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Amethyst Glass Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1960 Italian amethyst "jellyfish" light fixture with 2 candelabra lights. Measurements: Present drop: 9" Diameter: 10.5"
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Vintage 1960s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

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Lustres Pelotas, Pendant Light, Brass, Metal, Glass, Brazil, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass, lacquered metal and etched glass pendant light designed and produced by Lustres Pelotas, Brazil, c. 1960s. The brass canopy presents with moderate oxidation. Moderate loss ...
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Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Brazilian Designer, Pendant Light, Metal, Brazil, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A cream-white-lacquered metal pendant light or chandelier designed and produced in Brazil, c. 1960s. Light scratching, discoloration, and loss of lacquer throughout. Ceiling canopy ...
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Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Koloman Moser and Josef Hoffmann Jugendstil Chandelier, Re-Edition
Located in Vienna, AT
A very nice version from the often used design by Koloman Moser as well as by Josef Hoffmann, the total drop will be custom made. Originally manufactured at the Wiener Werkstaette A...
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2010s Austrian Jugendstil Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Amazing Large Pendant Lamp by Adolf Loos for Kalmar
Located in München, DE
Very rare and large pendant lamp by Adolf Loos from the 1950s. The high-quality materials, such as the new seagrass lampshade, make this lamp a unique design object. It creates a ver...
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Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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