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Palwa Lens Chandelier

Palwa Gilt Brass and Optic Lens Crystal Chandelier
By Palwa
Located in Hanover, MA
Vintage glamorous 1960s chandelier by Palwa of Germany. Round venturi shaped with interlinked gilt
Category

Vintage 1960s German Hollywood Regency Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Large Gilt Brass and Lenses Glass Chandelier by Palwa, circa 1960s
By Palwa
Located in Wiesbaden, Hessen
Large mid - century gilt brass and cut glass chandelier by Palwa, Germany, circa 1960s. Socket: 5 x
Category

Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Seven-Tiered Chandelier by Palwa, Git Brass and Lenses Glass, circa 1960s
By Palwa
Located in Wiesbaden, Hessen
High-quality gilt brass and lenses glass chandelier by Palwa, Germany, circa 1960s. Socket: 7 x
Category

Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Brass

Great Six-Tiered Gilt Brass and Lens Glass Chandelier by Palwa, circa 1970s
By Palwa
Located in Wiesbaden, Hessen
Wonderful midcentury, six-tiered gilt brass chandelier with square lens glasses. A high quality
Category

Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Brass

Lovely Gilt Brass and Lens Glass Pendant by Palwa, circa 1970s
By Palwa
Located in Wiesbaden, Hessen
A beautiful small midcentury one light gilt brass chandelier with square lens glasses. A high
Category

Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Brass

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Large Circular Palwa Gilt Brass and Optical Lens Crystal Chandelier
By Palwa
Located in San Francisco, CA
An elegant chandelier filled with dangling and strung, optical lens crystals in a gold armature
Category

Vintage 1960s German Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Brass

Large Circular Palwa Gilt Brass and Optical Lens Crystal Chandelier
By Palwa
Located in San Francisco, CA
An elegant chandelier filled with dangling and strung, optical lens crystals in a gold armature
Category

Vintage 1960s German Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Brass

Circular Gilt Brass and Optical Lens Crystal Multi Tier Chandelier by Palwa
By Palwa
Located in San Francisco, CA
A Mid-Century Modern Palwa chandelier with a complex, multi tier design with 11 lights; a gilded
Category

Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Brass

Crystal Jewel-Like Chandelier designed by Palwa
By Palme & Walter
Located in Antwerp, BE
A jewel-like Palwa chandelier with crystal lens pendants and gold plated brass.
Category

Vintage 1960s German Chandeliers and Pendants

Gilt Palwa Flush Mount Ceiling Chandelier Optical Crystal Glass Lenses
By Palwa
Located in Nierstein am Rhein, DE
glass lenses manufactured by Palwa, Germany around 1960s-1970s. The beautiful hand-crafted chandelier
Category

Vintage 1960s German Hollywood Regency Flush Mount

Materials

Brass

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Large Gold Palwa Gilt Brass and Crystal Chandelier, Germany, 1970s
By Palwa
Located in Antwerp, BE
Vintage 1970s chandelier by Palwa, Germany. Six-tiered crystals and gilt brass. Lit by 8 bulbs, mint condition.
Category

Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

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Palwa Lens Chandelier For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the palwa lens chandelier you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of brass, metal and glass, every palwa lens chandelier was constructed with great care. There are many kinds of the palwa lens chandelier you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. Each palwa lens chandelier bearing mid-century modern or Hollywood Regency hallmarks is very popular.

How Much is a Palwa Lens Chandelier?

The average selling price for a palwa lens chandelier at 1stDibs is $2,617, while they’re typically $1,209 on the low end and $12,980 for the highest priced.

Materials: Brass Furniture

Whether burnished or lacquered, antique, new and vintage brass furniture can elevate a room.

From traditional spaces that use brass as an accent — by way of brass dining chairs or brass pendant lights — to contemporary rooms that embrace bold brass decor, there are many ways to incorporate the golden-hued metal.

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He proves his point in a San Francisco entryway, where a Lindsey Adelman light fixture hangs above a limited-edition table and stools by Kelly Wearstleralso an enthusiast of juxtapositions — all providing bronze accents. The walls were hand-painted by artist Caroline Lizarraga and the ombré stair runner is by DMc.

West Coast designer Catherine Kwong chose a sleek brass and lacquered-parchment credenza by Scala Luxury to fit this San Francisco apartment. “The design of this sideboard is reminiscent of work by French modernist Jean Prouvé. The brass font imbues the space with warmth and the round ‘portholes’ provide an arresting geometric element.”

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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.