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Italien Brass Pendant Lamp, 1940s
Located in Berlin, DE
Beautiful brass pendant lamp with natural patina, 1940s. 3 x E14 socket
Please note: Lamp should
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Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Italien Brass Pendant Lamp, 1940s
Located in Berlin, DE
Beautiful brass pendant lamp with natural patina, 1940s. 3 x E14 socket
Please note: Lamp should
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Brass Pendant Lamp
By Fog & Mørup, Vereinigte Werkstätten München, Lyfa, Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Jo Hammerborg
Located in München, DE
Wonderful brass pendant lamp from the 1960s.
The lamp with the floating shade is a real asset and
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Vistosi Glass and Brass Pendant Lamp
By Vistosi
Located in Geneva, CH
Glass and brass pendant lamp by Vistosi, Italy, circa 1960s.
Beautiful condition.
Glass cylinder
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Vintage 1960s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Bell shaped brass pendant lamp
Located in München, DE
Very nice and large bell-shaped brass pendant lamp from the 1950s.
The brass creates a very warm
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Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Golden Bell midcentury brass pendant lamp set
Located in Krefeld, DE
Very nice Set of 3 brass pendant lamps/shades) from the 1960. Beautiful condition with nice Patina
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Set of Four Brass Pendant Lamps by Hans Bergström
By Ateljé Lyktan, Hans Bergström
Located in Stockholm, SE
Set of four brass pendant lamps by Hans Bergström in a hat-like cone shape with perforated stripes
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Anonymous Counterweight Black Metal and Brass Pendant Lamp, Sweden, 1950
Located in Paris, FR
Anonymous counterweight black metal and brass pendant lamp, Sweden, 1950.
Rare adjustable model
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass
Mid-Century Modern Sunburst Brass Pendant Lamp, circa 1960
Located in Barcelona, ES
Mid-Century Modern sunburst brass pendant lamp, circa 1960 Traditionally manufactured in France
Category
Vintage 1960s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Rattan
Mid-century Modern Heavy Brass Pendant Lamp, 1960s, Italy
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Mid-century Modern Heavy Brass Pendant Lamp, 1960s, Italy
Lampshade is in very good vintage
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Brass Pendant Lamp by Fog and Mørup
By Jo Hammerborg, Fog & Mørup, Torsten Thorup & Claus Bonderup, Florian Schulz, Vereinigte Werkstätten München
Located in München, DE
Very nice Danish brass pendant lamp from the 1960s.
The lighting effect of the lamp is extremely
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Huge Adjustable Brass Pendant Lamp Attributed to Münchner Werkstätten, Germany
By Münchner Werkstätten
Located in Berlin, DE
This huge brass pendant lamp with adjustable shade is attributed to Münchner Werkstätten, 1950s.
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Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
H 15.75 in Dm 15.75 in
Polished Brass Pendant Lamp by Florian Schulz, 1970s, Germany
By Florian Schulz
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Extraordinary polished brass pendant lamp designed by Florian Schulz and made in Germany in the
Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Sunburst Brass Pendant Lamp – Circa 1960, France
Located in Barcelona, ES
Mid-Century Modern Sunburst Brass Pendant Lamp – Circa 1960, France
Bring a burst of vintage
Category
Vintage 1960s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Danish Brass Pendant Lamp model T742 by Hans Agne Jakobson 1960.
By AB Markaryd, Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in JOINVILLE-LE-PONT, FR
Superb Scandinavian Brass Pendant Lamp. Its structure composed of three metal circles and a grid
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
0s Lamp Ceiling Lamp Florian Schulz Posa Brass Brass Pendant Lamp
By Florian Schulz
Located in Neuenkirchen, NI
0s lamp ceiling lamp Florian Schulz Posa brass Brass Pendant Lamp 70s
Object: ceiling lamp
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Vintage 1970s European Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass
Pair of Brass Pendant Lamps in Umbrella Shape, Belgium 1970s
Located in London, GB
Angular brass pendant lamps pair in umbrella shape sheets of polished brass, 1970s Belgium. Inside
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Vintage 1970s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Brass Pendant Lamp by WKR, 1970s, Germany
By WKR Leuchten
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Brass pendant lamp by WKR made in Germany in the 1970s. It is fascinating with its exclusive design
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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Brass Pendant Lamp
By Fontana Arte, Jo Hammerborg, Sölken Leuchten, Fog and Morup, Max Ingrand
Located in München, DE
Impressive pendant light from the 1960s.
The design and the appearance of the lamp is particularly
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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Florian Schulz XL Brass Pendant Lamp or Ceiling Fixture
By Florian Schulz
Located in Rijssen, NL
High quality brass pendant lamp or ceiling fixture by Florian Schulz. The light has an opening at
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21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Paavo Tynell for Lightolier, Large Brass Pendant Lamp/ Chandelier, 1950s
By Lightolier, Paavo Tynell
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Paavo Tynell for Lightolier, Large Brass Pendant Lamp/Chandelier, 1950s
USA, 20th century
An
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20th Century American Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Brass Pendant Lamp Dome by Vereinigte Werkstätten München in 1960s
By Vereinigte Werkstätten München
Located in Munich, DE
Elegant Mid Century Modern brass pendant lamp or hanging light 'Dome'. Manufactured by Vereinigte
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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Occulo Brass Pendant Lamp by Bert Frank
Located in Geneve, CH
Occulo brass pendant lamp by Bert Frank
Dimensions: 35 x H 46 cm
Materials: brass, glass
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2010s British Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Pair of Midcentury Italian Brass Pendant Lamps by Stilnovo from the 1950s
By Stilnovo
Located in Baambrugge, NL
Pair of Midcentury Italian brass pendant lamps by Stilnovo from the 1950s. With 24 light points
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Adjustable Brass Pendant Lamp in the manner of Paavo Tynell
By Paavo Tynell
Located in Oakland, CA
Adjustable solid brass pendant lamp in the manner of Paavo Tynell with a heavy solid brass counter
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Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Brass Pendant Lamp by Hans Agne Jakobsson for Markaryd, Scandinavia, 1960s
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson, AB Markaryd
Located in Antwerp, BE
Elegant brass pendant lamps designed by renowned Swedish designer Hans-Agne Jakobsson for AB
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
H 67.72 in W 7.88 in D 7.88 in
Large Mid-Century Modern Diabolo Brass Pendant Lamp, 1950s, Germany
Located in Munich, DE
Gorgeous and exceptional Mid-Century Modern diabolo brass pendant lamp. Designed and manufactured
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Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Brass Pendant Lamp Dome by Vereinigte Werkstätten München in 1960s, Germany
By Vereinigte Werkstätten München
Located in Munich, DE
Elegant Mid-Century Modern brass pendant lamp or hanging light 'Dome'. Manufactured by Vereinigte
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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
60s 70s Lamp Ceiling Lamp Florian Schulz "Duan" Brass Pendant Lamp Design
By Florian Schulz
Located in Neuenkirchen, NI
60s 70s lamp ceiling lamp Florian Schulz "Duan" Brass Pendant Lamp Design
Object: ceiling lamp
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Vintage 1970s German Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass
H 18.12 in W 43.31 in D 15.95 in
Italian Brass Pendant Lamp
By Emil Stejnar, Rupert Nikoll, Stilnovo, Ernest Igl, Egon Hillebrand
Located in München, DE
Exceptionally beautiful Italian pendant lamp from the 1950s.
Very decorative thanks to the special
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Island Circles Brass Pendant Lamp by Dainte
Located in Geneve, CH
Island Circles Brass Pendant Lamp by Dainte
Dimensions: W 200.5 x H 76 cm.
Materials: Glass and
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2010s American Post-Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Italian Mid-Century Organic Bamboo Rattan and Brass Pendant Lamp, 1970s
By Vivai del Sud
Located in Morazzone, Varese
Italian Mid-Century Organic Bamboo Rattan and Brass Pendant Lamp, 1970s
Gorgeous pendant lamp hand
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Pair of Svend Aage for Holm Sorensen Brutalist Acid Treated Brass Pendant Lamps
By Holm Sørensen
Located in Rijssen, NL
Pair of Svend Aage for Holm Sorensen Brutalist acid treated brass pendant lamps. Manufactured in
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Mid-20th Century Danish Brutalist Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
H 27.56 in Dm 13.78 in
Large 1950s Stilnovo Opaline Glass and Brass Pendant Lamp
By Stilnovo
Located in Glendale, CA
Large 1950s Stilnovo Opaline Glass and Brass Pendant Lamp.
Executed in brass with a sculptural
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
1960s Sculptural Brass Pendant Lamp by Armatur Hantverk Tibro, Sweden
By Armatur Hantverk Tibro
Located in Glendale, CA
1960s Sculptural Brass Pendant Lamp by Armatur Hantverk Tibro, Sweden.
Executed in polished brass
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass
Mid-Century Modern Nickel-Plated Brass Pendant Lamp by Florian Schulz, 1970s
By Florian Schulz
Located in Munich, DE
Extremely rare and elegant Mid-Century Modern nickel-plated brass pendant lamp or hanging light
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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
1960s Svend Aage Holm-Sørensen Brutalist Brass Pendant Lamp
By Svend Aage Holm Sørensen, Holm Sørensen & Pedersen Belysning
Located in Glendale, CA
1960s Svend Aage Holm-Sørensen Brutalist Brass Pendant Lamp. Executed in architecturally perforated
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass
Rare Mid Century Modern Brass Pendant Lamp by Falkenbergs Belysning Sweden 1960s
By Falkenbergs Belysning
Located in Munich, DE
Extremely rare, highly decorative and elegant Mid-Century Modern solid brass pendant lamp or
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
H 7.09 in Dm 11.82 in
Steel and Brass Pendant Lamp
By Ayako Aratani
Located in Timisoara, RO
Roommate Pendant Lamp
Roommate Lamp Series Imagines Interior Objects As Personalities In A Home
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass, Steel
1960s Svend Aage Holm-Sørensen Brutalist Brass Pendant Lamp
By Svend Aage Holm Sørensen, Holm Sørensen & Pedersen Belysning
Located in Glendale, CA
1960s Svend Aage Holm-Sørensen Brutalist Brass Pendant Lamp. Executed in architecturally perforated
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass
Mid-Century Modern Sunburst Brass Pendant Lamp, circa 1960
Located in Barcelona, ES
Mid-Century Modern sunburst brass pendant lamp, circa 1960
Traditionally manufactured in France.
By
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Vintage 1960s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Elegant Mid Century Modern Brass Pendant Lamp or Hanging Light Germany 1950s
Located in Munich, DE
Rare, elegant and highly decorative Mid-Century Modern solid brass pendant lamp or hanging light
Category
Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Raffaele Brass Pendant Lamp by Fred and Juul
Located in Geneve, CH
Raffaele Brass Pendant Lamp by Fred and Juul
Dimensions: Ø 21 x H 16,5 cm. Cord lenght: 400 cm
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2010s Italian Post-Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Elegant Mid-Century Modern Brass Pendant Lamp by Florian Schulz Germany 1970s
By Florian Schulz
Located in Munich, DE
Rare and elegant Mid-Century Modern solid-brass pendant lamp or hanging light. Designed and
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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Island Circles Black Brass Pendant Lamp by Dainte
Located in Geneve, CH
Island Circles Black Brass Pendant Lamp by Dainte
Dimensions: W 200.5 x H 76 cm.
Materials: Glass
Category
2010s American Post-Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Extremely Rare Mid Century Modern Counterweight Brass Pendant Lamp Germany 1950s
Located in Munich, DE
Extremely rare, lovely and highly decorative Mid-Century Modern perforated brass pendant lamp
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Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
H 4.34 in Dm 5.75 in
1950s Bent Karlby Black Painted Metal & Brass Pendant Lamp for Lyfa
By Lyfa, Bent Karlby
Located in Glendale, CA
1950s Bent Karlby Black Painted Metal & Brass Pendant Lamp for Lyfa. Executed in architecturally
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass
Poppy Blackened Brass Pendant Lamp by Fred and Juul
Located in Geneve, CH
Poppy Blackened Brass Pendant Lamp by Fred and Juul
Dimensions: Ø 10 x D 300 cm.
Materials
Category
2010s Italian Post-Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Poppy Polished Brass Pendant Lamp by Fred and Juul
Located in Geneve, CH
Poppy Polished Brass Pendant Lamp by Fred and Juul
Dimensions: Ø 10 x D 300 cm.
Materials: Polished
Category
2010s Italian Post-Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Talassa Brushed Brass Pendant Lamp by Alabastro Italiano
Located in Geneve, CH
Talassa Brushed Brass Pendant Lamp by Alabastro Italiano
Dimensions: D 80 x W 80 x H 11 cm
Category
2010s Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Alabaster, Brass
Efesto Brushed Brass Pendant Lamp by Alabastro Italiano
Located in Geneve, CH
Efesto Brushed Brass Pendant Lamp by Alabastro Italiano
Dimensions: D 83 x W 80 x H 11 cm
Category
2010s Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Alabaster, Brass
Elegant Brass Pendant Lamp Löken by Helge Zimdal for Falkenbergs Sweden 1960s
By Helge Zimdal, Falkenbergs Belysning
Located in Munich, DE
Organic shaped, elegant and highly decorative Mid-Century Modern solid brass pendant lamp or
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Dioniso Brushed Brass Pendant Lamp by Alabastro Italiano
Located in Geneve, CH
Dioniso Brushed Brass Pendant Lamp by Alabastro Italiano
Dimensions: D 35 x W 91 x H 36 cm
Category
2010s Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Alabaster, Brass
Apollo Brushed Brass Pendant Lamp by Alabastro Italiano
Located in Geneve, CH
Apollo Brushed Brass Pendant Lamp by Alabastro Italiano
Dimensions: D 70,5 x W 54 x H 64 cm
Category
2010s Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Alabaster, Brass
Hand blown Murano glass and brass pendant lamp by La Murrina, 1960’s Italy
By La Murrina
Located in Tel Aviv-Yafo, Tel Aviv District
Hand Blown Murano Glass and Brass Pendant Lamp by La Murrina, crafted in 1970s Italy, exemplifies
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Mid-20th Century Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Perpetua Brass Pendant Lamp by Bronzetto
By Bronzetto
Located in Milan, IT
. Crafted from blown glass and adorned with a smooth natural brass finish, this droplet-shaped pendant lamp
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2010s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Brass Pendant Lamp by Branch Creative
By Ghidini 1961
Located in Milan, IT
Exuding a refined contemporary allure, this pendant lamp is an iconic design by Branch Creative
Category
2010s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
'Moon' Alabaster and Brass Pendant Lamp by Denis De La Mesiere
By Pierre Chareau
Located in Glendale, CA
'Moon' Alabaster and Brass Pendant Lamp by Denis De La Mesiere
Handcrafted in Los Angeles in the
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Alabaster, Metal
Adjustable Brass Pendant Lamp with Counterweight
By Fog and Morup, Florian Schulz, Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Temde Leuchten, J.T. Kalmar
Located in München, DE
Very rare height-adjustable pendant lamp from the 1950s.
Very elegant design and high-quality
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Vintage 1950s German Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Vintage brass pendant lamp, Italy, 1970s
Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI
Beautiful art glass pendant lamp made in Italy in the 1970s.
The lamp is in very good vintage
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
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Brass Pendant Lamp For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal brass pendant lamp for your home. Frequently made of metal, brass and glass, every brass pendant lamp was constructed with great care. Find 12216 options for an antique or vintage brass pendant lamp now, or shop our selection of 5467 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Your living room may not be complete without a brass pendant lamp — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. A brass pendant lamp, designed in the mid-century modern, modern or Scandinavian Modern style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. Many designers have produced at least one well-made brass pendant lamp over the years, but those crafted by Hans-Agne Jakobsson, J.T. Kalmar and Stilnovo are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much is a Brass Pendant Lamp?
Prices for a brass pendant lamp start at $2 and top out at $2,240,000 with the average selling for $2,430.
Finding the Right Chandeliers-pendant-lights for You
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.
Questions About Brass Pendant Lamp
- How do you use a brass oil lamp?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023How you use a brass oil lamp may vary based on the design of the piece. However, generally, you fill the lamp with vegetable, sesame or similar plant-based oil. Use tweezers to raise and lower the wick and trim away burned ends with scissors. Then, use a match to light the lamp. On 1stDibs, shop an assortment of oil lamps.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 20, 2024To tell if a brass lamp is vintage, you'll need to determine if it is 20 to 99 years old by conducting online research or having an expert, such as a certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer, evaluate it. If you prefer to do the research yourself, first look for the maker's markings. Then, consult trusted online resources to identify the maker and read further to find out when the company was active and manufacturing similar lamps. Checking the plug can also be helpful. If it has two prongs of the same size, you can conclude that your lamp was made in 1962 or before, as U.S. standards set that year required all lamps to feature polarized plugs with one large and one small prong. Keep in mind that it is possible to rewire a lamp, and some makers switched to polarized plugs before the standard was established, so the lack of a non-polarized plug doesn't necessarily mean a lamp isn't pre-1962. Find a large selection of vintage brass table lamps on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 15, 2024To tell if a lamp is real brass, one option is to place a magnet near it. Solid brass isn't magnetic, but brass-plate and other look-alike metals often are. As a result, your lamp is unlikely to be made of solid brass if you notice a strong attraction between the magnet and your lamp base. A certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer can also help you with the identification process. Find a selection of brass lamps on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 4, 2024To identify a Stiffel brass lamp, look for the maker's markings, which may include “Stiffel Lamp Company," "SLC" or “Stiffel." Locations of markings varied over time, and they appeared in the form of both etched signatures and foiled labels. Check your lamp’s switch, shade, bulb interior, neck and base for these markings. If you can't find a Stiffel mark, it may have once had a paper label that has since become detached. In this case, a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer can assist you with the identification process. Find a selection of Stiffel lamps on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021White color lamp shades go well with polished brass, whereas off-white or cream-colored lamp shades look better with antique brass. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of vintage and antique lampshades to meet any style or décor scheme.
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