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Chandeliers and Pendants For Sale
Italian vintage Murano chandelier - 52 amber green petals
Located in Gaiarine Frazione Francenigo (TV), IT
Huge Italian vintage Murano chandelier made by 52 glasses, green colors, nickel metal structure. The glasses are very high quality, the photos do not do the beauty, luster of these ...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Art Glass

Large Artichoke White Opal Hanging Lamp by Peill and Putzler, 1970s, Germany
Located in Hagenbach, DE
This hanging lamp by Peill & Putzler, made in Germany in the 1970s, is a striking example of contemporary design. Its form resembles an artichoke, adding a touch of elegance to a...
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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Aluminum

Mid-Century Copper Ceiling Lamp, Italy, 1960s
Located in Hagenbach, DE
This striking mid-century ceiling lamp was crafted in Italy during the 1960s and exemplifies the elegant simplicity of the era’s design aesthetic. The lamp features a beautifully age...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal, Copper

Large Art Déco Pendant Light, Germany 1920s - 1930s
Located in Schwerin, MV
Large pendant lamp from the 1920s-1930s with a marbled glass shade and cable suspension in good condition. The lamp features a large beige shade with radial ridges. The shade has an ...
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Early 20th Century German Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Art Deco Alabaster Pendant Light w Rose Carved Edge and Brass Chains, 17.8Ø"
Located in Lisse, NL
* Kindly note that we arrange the shipping ourselves to ensure a smooth, secure, and reliable delivery. This allows us to provide the best possible service and care for your purchase...
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

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Alabaster, Brass, Wire

Large White Chandelier by Emil Stejnar for Rupert Nikoll, 1960s
Located in Hagenbach, DE
This striking chandelier was designed by Emil Stejnar for the renowned Vienna-based lighting manufacturer Rupert Nikoll in the 1960s. Stejnar is celebrated for his poetic and celesti...
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1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Rupert Nikoll Chandelier with original shades vienna around 1960s
Located in Wien, AT
Rupert Nikoll Chandelier with original shades vienna around 1960s Original condition
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1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Mid-Century Modern German Cocoon Pendant Lamp by Friedel Wauer for Goldkant
Located in Hamburg, DE
Rare 4-piece Cocoon pendant lamp by Goldkant Leuchten, based on a design by Friedel Wauer from the 1960s. A pendant lamp that can be used as a floor lamp. The lamp consists of four ...
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20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Elegant Murano Poliedri Chandelier-Carlo Scarpa design-clear and smoked glasses
Located in Gaiarine Frazione Francenigo (TV), IT
Elegant Italian chandelier made from 32 beautiful Murano clear and smoked glasses "polyhedrons". Structure in gold and brass colored metal. Overall, this chandelier is both a functi...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Blown Glass

Timeless Showstopper: Mint-Condition Antique Alabaster Pendant Light / Fixture
Located in Lisse, NL
Superb condition and timeless design alabaster chandelier. This alabaster chandelier is such a beauty. The size is just right, the condition is excellent, and the design? Totally ti...
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Early 20th Century European Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

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Alabaster, Brass, Bronze, Wire

Dutch Art Deco Amsterdam School Chandelier by Winkelman & van der Bijl, c. 1925
Located in EVERDINGEN, NL
A rare Amsterdam School chandelier with a hand-forged iron frame, stained and opaline glass crown, and a pleated silk volant finished with tiny wooden beads. At 140 cm (55”) tall and...
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1920s Dutch Art Deco Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Bronze, Copper

Arts & Crafts Venetian Pendant Light of Mouthblown Glass into an Iron Frame
Located in Lisse, NL
Stylish and excellent condition hallway pendant from Venice. Every now and then, we come across a piece that feels less like a discovery and more like a gift. This Venetian smoked g...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Arts and Crafts Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass, Iron, Wire

Art Deco Cream Opaline Glass & Brass Pendants, Germany 1930s
Located in NUEMBRECHT, NRW
These ceiling fixtures were designed and manufactured in Germany in the 1930s. The lights feature elegant domed cream colored opaline glass shades suspended from slender polished b...
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1930s German Art Deco Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Huge Vintage Murano Glass Tiered Chandelier - 80 pink etched glass tubes
Located in Gaiarine Frazione Francenigo (TV), IT
Italian vintage chandelier in Murano glass and nickel plated metal structure on 4 levels. The armor polished nickel supports pink etched glass tubes in a star shape. Weight about 60 ...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Blown Glass

Vintage Italian Murano chandelier - 36 green disks
Located in Gaiarine Frazione Francenigo (TV), IT
Italian Murano chandelier in Vistosi style. The chandelier has 36 fantastic iridescent alabaster green discs in a nickel metal frame. Period: late XX century Dimensions: 44,50 inches...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Art Glass

Handsewn fabric shade pendant , design by Josef Frank for Svenskt Tenn
Located in Vienna, AT
Handsewn fabric shade, pattern by Josef Frank for Svenskt Tenn, hanging on a fabric-covered wire, brass-parts in the requested finish Height is customisable All electrical componen...
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2010s European Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Mid-Century Modern German Orsa Cocoon Pendant Lamp Friedel Wauer Goldkant
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century Cocoon pendant lamp by Goldkant Leuchten, based on a design by Friedel Wauer from the 1960s. The Cocoon material provides diffuse, atmospheric light. At the same time, t...
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Three Arm Brass Chandelier by Luxus Sweden, 1960s
Located in Stockholm, SE
‎‎Swedish lighting manufacturer, Luxus gave form to some of the now iconic models that define the “Swedish mid-century style”. This brass three-light chandelier was created in this “...
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Antique Orange Hand Carved Alabaster Plafonnier Ceiling Light Pendant, C.1920
Located in London, GB
An exceptional alabaster plafonnier pendant light, crafted circa 1920. Hand-carved to the highest quality with a stunning array of vibrant colours and marbling, with acanthus leaf...
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Early 20th Century English Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

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Alabaster, Brass

Patinated Iron, Glass & Parchment Ceiling Light by Bjerkås Armatur, Sweden 1940s
Located in NUEMBRECHT, NRW
This awesome nautical inspired fixture was designed and manufactured in Sweden in the 1940s. The light features a wide circular frosted glass shade framed by ornate wrought iron ele...
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1940s Swedish Art Deco Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Iron

Novaresi Murano Petals Chandelier Glass & Brass, Italy 1970s
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Elegant Venetian Murano glass petals chandelier with 25 white, semi-transparent glass elements individually suspended on a gold-plated brass frame. Hanging Murano glass elements rese...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Gold Plate, Brass

Adolf Loos Jugendstil Swivel-Mounted Silk Brass Wall-Lamp, Re-Edition
Located in Vienna, AT
Swivel-mounted wall-lamp, measures as desired either with a wall-plate for direct-wiring, or with the cable going down to plug in - in that case a weight can be mounted on the cable ...
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2010s Austrian Jugendstil Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

1970’s Vintage Italian Murano chandelier - 36 pink disks
Located in Gaiarine Frazione Francenigo (TV), IT
Vintage Italian Murano chandelier in Vistosi style. The chandelier has 36 fantastic iridescent alabaster pink discs in a nickel metal frame. Period: late XX century Dimensions: 44,50...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Art Glass

Brass and Acrylic Glass Pendant Lamp by Tito Agnoli for O-Luce, Italy, 1960s
Located in Hagenbach, DE
This exceptional pendant lamp is a sophisticated example of mid-century Italian design, created by the renowned designer Tito Agnoli for the esteemed lighting manufacturer Oluce in t...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Area 50 Pendant Lamp by Mario Bellini for Artemide, Italy, 1974
Located in Hagenbach, DE
This iconic Area 50 pendant lamp, designed by renowned Italian designer Mario Bellini for Artemide in 1974, is a true masterpiece of modernist lighting design. Featuring a sleek and ...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Three-Tier Murano Glass Tube Chandelier - 48 clear amber glasses
Located in Gaiarine Frazione Francenigo (TV), IT
Italian vintage chandelier in Murano glass and nickel-plated metal structure. The armor polished nickel supports 48 large clear amber glass tubes. The glasses have a beautiful color,...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Blown Glass

Mid-Century Modern Zop Pendant Lamp Heikki Turunen Stockmann Orno, Finland
Located in Hamburg, DE
Pendant lamp by Finnish manufacturer Stockmann-Orno, based on a design by Heikki Turunen from the 1960s. A classic of Finnish design. The lower part of the lamp is divided into slat...
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20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

1960s Germany Large 24" Doria Lava Flush Mount Chandelier Murano Glass & Brass
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Elegant flush mount chandelier with 75 handblown Lava Murano glass tubes in two different lengths on a brass and partly nickel-plated frame. Chandelier illuminates beautifully and of...
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass, Nickel

MARVELOUS Bronze Art Deco Chandelier / Pendant with SIX LARGE Alabaster Shades
Located in Lisse, NL
Striking and exclusive 1920s bronze and alabaster light fixture for the perfect atmosphere. If you are looking for a remarkable light fixture to grace your living space then this an...
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

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Alabaster, Brass, Bronze

Danish Bespoke Art Deco Grenade Pendant Lights in Copper & Etched Glass, 1920s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A set of 3 bespoke 1920s grenade pendant lights with long brass rod/stems with circular details to each top. Patinated period copper shade-holders with practical finger-screws and la...
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1920s Danish Art Deco Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass, Copper

Chandelier Mazzega Murano, Italy - 85 glass petals
Located in Gaiarine Frazione Francenigo (TV), IT
Handblown glass chandelier, composed of 85 curved, clear glass pieces, which are arranged on 7 tiers, suspended from a nickel metal structure. Period: late xx century Dimensions: 4...
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1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Art Glass

Mid-Century Modern German Cocoon Pendant Lamp Friedel Wauer Goldkant, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid Century Cocoon pendant lamp by Goldkant Leuchten, based on a design by Friedel Wauer from the 1960s. A minimalist design. The lamp has the simple shape of a slightly compressed ...
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Artisan Blacksmith Work of a Sailing Ship Frigate in the Shap of a hanging lamp
Located in Hannover, DE
This lamp is made of wrought iron, and it's a perfect example of the amazing artistic and craftsmanship of the 19th century. Every part of this lamp is lovingly crafted by hand, ensu...
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1850s French Neoclassical Antique Chandeliers and Pendants

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Iron

Midcentury Metal and Glass Pendant Lamp, 1960s, Italy
Located in Hagenbach, DE
This elegant midcentury pendant lamp from 1960s Italy showcases the refined balance of form and function characteristic of the era’s design. The lamp combines painted metal and opal ...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal, Brass

Beautiful Art Deco Bronze Chandelier Pendant with 5 Round Alabaster Shades
Located in Lisse, NL
Striking and practical size alabaster pendant light for the perfect atmosphere. If you’re looking for a chandelier that brings both beauty and character to your home, this antique A...
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

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Alabaster, Metal, Brass, Bronze

French Designer, Pendant Light, Brass, Glass, France, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and opaline glass pendant light designed and produced in France, c. 1930s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 12"H x 33.2"W x 21.5"D Bulb Specifications: B22 (Bayonet) Bulbs are...
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1930s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

French “Clichy” Pink Glass Pendant Lamp
Located in Amsterdam, NL
French “Clichy” pink coloured glass pendant lamp Brass glass holder Weight : 0.95 kg / 2.1 lb Priced per individual item. All lamps have been made suitable by international standar...
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

White Opaline and Brass Pendant Lights
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Opaline glass pendant Brass top 2 meter / 80" black wire Weight : 1.90 kg / 4.2 lb Priced per individual item. All lamps have been made suitable by international standards for inca...
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Paavo Tynell, Chandelier, Brass, Fabric, Finland, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and white fabric chandelier designed by Paavo Tynell and produced by Taito, Finland, c. 1940s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 28.25"H x 24.0"D Stem Length (inches): 19.5" Di...
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1940s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Eight Arms Brass Chandelier, Pivot Shades, Stilnovo Style, Sixteen Bulbs
Located in Bochum, NRW
Eight arms brass chandelier, pivot shades, Stilnovo style. Light up and down, pivoting shades to adjust the light distribution in the room. Customizable in colors and dimensions. Di...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Aluminum, Brass

Antique NEOCLASSICAL Alabaster Pendant Light w. GREEK KEY Detailing, circa 1920.
Located in Lisse, NL
Exceptional antique alabaster ceiling fixture for an entry hall, bedroom or any other room. A beautiful and authentic early 20th century alabaster pendant light in the neoclassical ...
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Early 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants

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Alabaster, Brass, Wire

Lyfa, Chandelier, Brass, Glass, Denmark, 1950s
By Lyfa
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and opaline glass chandelier designed and produced in Denmark, c. 1950s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 25.0"H x 16.0"D Stem Length (inches): 14.0" Dimensions of Canopy (inc...
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1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Mid-Century Modern German Cocoon Pendant Lamp Friedel Wauer Goldkant, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century Cocoon pendant lamp by Goldkant Leuchten, based on a design by Friedel Wauer from the 1960s. The Cocoon material provides diffuse, atmospheric light. At the same time, t...
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Terzani “Solune” Suspension Lamp Pendant by Jean-François Crochet, Italy, 1990s
Located in Lisse, NL
A refined and atmospheric suspended lamp designed by Jean-François Crochet for Terzani, Florence, Italy. This elegant piece, model Ref. 0F61S, exemplifies Terzani’s mastery in combin...
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1980s Italian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Iron

Rare Italian Murano Chandelier, Pietro Chiesa for Fontana Arte, circa 1948
Located in Hagenbach, DE
This exquisite Murano Glass Chandelier embodies the refined aesthetic of mid-century Italian design, circa 1948. Attributed to the influential designer Pietro Chiesa for Fontana Arte...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Dutch Arts & Crafts Brass & Cylindrical Glass Entry Hall Pendant Lantern ca 1910
Located in Lisse, NL
All-Original Dutch Arts & Crafts Brass and Glass Pendant Light, circa 1910. All-Original Dutch Arts & Crafts Brass and Glass Pendant Light, circa 1910 If you are looking for...
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Early 20th Century Arts and Crafts Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass, Wire, Bronze

Maison Jansen Attr Palm Chandelier Gilt support 5 bulbs , French 1970
Located in La xara, VC
The Maison Jansen Palm chandelier is an iconic lighting creation from the celebrated Parisian design firm Maison Jansen, renowned for its luxurious and eclectic interiors blending cl...
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1970s French Hollywood Regency Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal, Gold Leaf

Vintage German Space Age Glass Ball Pendant Lamp from Peill & Putzler, 1970s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Glass pendant lamp from renowned manufacturer Peill & Putzler. An elegant and simple design. A simple sphere with orange-coated glass forms the body of the lamp and serves as a diff...
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20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Large Antique French Coolie Milk Glass Brass Pendant Kitchen Task Lamp Light
Located in Stockbridge, GB
Large French Coolie Milk Glass Pendant Light – A A larger than standard glass coolie pendant light. The conical milk glass shade has been hand spun from opaque glass. The light has ...
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Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Swedish Designer, Pendant Light, Pine, Sweden, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A pine pendant light designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1970s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 22.25"H x 9.0"W x 9.0"D Stem Length (inches): 8.25" Dimensions of Canopy (inches): 3.5...
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1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Pine

ART DECO 19.6” Diameter Perfectly Balanced White & Black Alabaster Pendant Light
Located in Lisse, NL
Beautiful Art Deco White & Black Veins Alabaster Pendant Light Fixture with Rope & Matching Canopy (circa 1910–1920). This rare design and fairly large chandelier from the h...
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Early 20th Century Italian Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

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Alabaster, Wire, Brass

Stilnovo Red Enamel Metal and Brass Italian 3 Light Chandelier, 1950s
Located in Roma, IT
Stunning three light chandelier in red enameled metal and brass. This elegant and unique piece was designed by Stilnovo and produced in Italy during the 1950s. Fully original and in...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal, Brass

German Mid-Century "Cocoon" Chandelier by Goldkant Leuchten, 1960s
Located in Badajoz, Badajoz
Beauty and unique German "Cocoon" Chandelier. This Chandelier was designed and manufactured during the 1960s in Germany by Friedel Wauer for Goldkant Leuchten. Original "Goldkant Leu...
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Italian Long Midcentury Interlocking Murano Chandelier by Carlo Nason, 1970s
Located in Badajoz, Badajoz
Beauty and stunning Interlocking Murano glass Chandelier by Carlo Nason for Mazzega. This Chandelier was designed and manufactured during the 1970s in Italy. This chandelier is composed by 200 units of clear hexagon Murano glasses...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Pair Antique Copper Arts & Crafts Holophane Stiletto Glass Pendant Light, c.1910
Located in London, GB
A striking pair of Holophane 'Stiletto' pendants lights with copper galleries. c.1910. Crisp prismatic glass shades bearing the Holophane stamp to the rim. Incredibly elegant hand c...
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1910s English Arts and Crafts Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Copper

Italian Chinoiserie Carved Wood Faux Bamboo & Palm Frond Chandelier - 6 Arm
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is an Italian carved wood chinoiserie chandelier with faux bamboo arms and supporting carved palm fronds. It has six arms and tassels throughout the piece. The Chinese red / cor...
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Late 20th Century Italian Chinese Chippendale Chandeliers and Pendants

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Wood

Josef Hoffmann&Wiener Werkstätte "Graben Cafe Pur" 55 Pendant Re Edition
Located in Vienna, AT
Total drop custom made - different colours and sizes available Most components according to the UL regulations, with an additional charge we will UL-list and label our fixtures.  
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2010s Austrian Jugendstil Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Rare Original 1940s Ball Lamp, Opaline Glass, Bauhaus
Located in Berlin, BE
Classic Light from the 1920s 1930s German ball lamp made of opaline glass. This class light matches to many styles, modern or other midcentury interiors. All metal parts are new a...
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1940s German Bauhaus Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Arts & Crafts Era Venetian Pendant Light of Mouthblown Glass into an Iron Frame
Located in Lisse, NL
Stylish, good size and excellent condition hallway pendant from Venice. Every now and then, we come across a piece that feels less like a discovery and more like a gift. This Veneti...
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Early 20th Century Italian Arts and Crafts Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass, Iron, Wire

Art Deco Green Glass Ceiling Lamp by VEB Leuchten, 1940s, Germany
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Art Deco Green Glass Ceiling Lamp by VEB Leuchten, 1940s, Germany Lampshade is in very good vintage condition. This lamp works with E27 light bulbs. Wired and suitable to use with...
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1940s German Art Deco Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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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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