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Chandeliers and Pendants For Sale
Veneziana 5 tiers chandelier, 41 Opaline glass elements by Piattelli. US wiring
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
Drawing on decades of experience in lighting, my aim was to fashion a chandelier that seamlessly marries timeless elegance with practicality. This listing is for the US wired UL com...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Glass, Opaline Glass

Sistema Solare Chandelier, Piattelli Design, Ivory-toned Onyx and Brass, 4-shade
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
Luxury chandelier, made from thinly-cut pieces of exquisite ivory-toned translucent onyx. Ideal to be hung over a table, with versatile configurations. Ivory onyx comes from Middle Eastern quarries and has a unique veining. This translucent stone is carefully worked in Italy, and was chosen because of its combination of interesting patterns, high translucency, and the way it makes the light output look warmer. The 4-shade version is ideal to be hung over a round table. Our onyx supplier has worked in many high-end architectural projects, and these same materials have been used at the Armani hotel in Milan. When he was shown the chandelier designs, he rose to the challenge and adapted his tooling to make us perfect round discs. He worked hard to find exactly the right thickness that would keep the depth of the texture. It could not be too thick, otherwise it would lose transparency. And too thin, it would look like it was printed. The result is stunning. The combination of carefully-worked translucent stone and brass works perfectly, and the use of the ingenious Orbitale structure allows the geometry of the chandelier to be played with, and it can be configured in several ways. There is nothing else like this on the market. The Sistema collection uses a clever rotating stem structure and features a shallow drum-shaped shade at the end of each arm. The chandelier arms are designed with two lengths so that each can be staggered at different angles. They work well in any space and suit both regular and low-ceilinged rooms wonderfully. The chandelier arms are designed with two lengths so that each can be staggered at different angles. They work well in any space and suit both regular and low-ceilinged rooms wonderfully. Please see the drawing to get an idea of sizes for the different chandeliers. On the upper side of each disc there is a smaller opening to provide ambient light. Top-quality LEDs with over 80 CRI, meaning that the lighting does not alter the color of food and people. The LEDs are on a 24V direct current feed, so there is no flickering. The arms can be rotated 180 degrees to configure various combinations. As well as two rows of evenly-spaced lights over a dining table, a regular 8-shade star or 4-shade star (see photos) are possible, as well as creative sculptural shapes. The arms can be rotated even when the chandelier is lit. The shades can also be rotated on the arm axis to meet any lighting needs in a living room (paintings, bookshelves etc.). This listing shows the smallest drop. A change of drop is complimentary. Silvio Piattelli copyright and design. Specifications (Note: The Sistema chandelier has glass shades, while Sistema Solare...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Onyx, Brass

CALYX Chandelier in Black & Cream Enamel and Brass by Blueprint Lighting 2021
Located in New York, NY
The CALYX ceiling fixture designed by Blueprint Lighting; a playful piece of functional sculpture inspired by the "Calyx" fabric designed by Lucienne Day, 1951. This fixtures works e...
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2010s American Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass, Nickel, Enamel, Bronze

Sistema Solare, Luxury Ivory Onyx and Brass 8 Rotating Orbitale Arms Chandelier
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
Luxury chandelier, made from thin pieces of translucent onyx. Ideal to be hung over a dining table, with versatile configurations. Featured on Netflix series Designing Miami, 1st episode! There is nothing else like this on the market. Ivory onyx comes from Middle Eastern quarries and has a unique veining. This translucent stone is carefully worked in Italy, and was chosen because of its combination of interesting patterns, high translucency, and the way it makes the light output look warmer. The 8-shade version is ideal to be hung over a long rectangular table. See schematics. Our onyx supplier has worked in many high-end architectural projects, and these same materials have been used at the Armani hotel in Milan. When he was shown the chandelier designs, he rose to the challenge and adapted his tooling to make us perfect round discs. He worked hard to find exactly the right thickness that would keep the depth of the texture. It could not be too thick, otherwise it would lose transparency. And too thin, it would look like it was printed. The result is stunning. The combination of carefully-worked translucent stone and brass works perfectly, and the use of the ingenious Orbitale structure allows the geometry of the chandelier to be played with, and it can be configured in several ways. The Sistema collection uses a clever rotating stem structure and features a shallow drum-shaped shade at the end of each arm. The chandelier arms are designed with two lengths so that each can be staggered at different angles. They work well in any space and suit both regular and low-ceilinged rooms wonderfully. Please see the drawing to get an idea of sizes for the different chandeliers. On the upper side of each disc there is a smaller opening to provide ambient light. Top-quality LEDs with over 80 CRI, meaning that the lighting does not alter the color of food and people. The LEDs are on a 24V direct current feed, so there is no flickering. The arms can be rotated 180 degrees to configure various combinations. As well as two rows of evenly-spaced lights over a dining table, a regular 8-shade star or 4-shade star (see photos) are possible, as well as creative sculptural shapes. The arms can be rotated even when the chandelier is lit. The shades can also be rotated on the arm axis to meet any lighting needs in a living room (paintings, bookshelves etc.). This listing shows the smallest drop. A change of drop is complimentary. Silvio Piattelli copyright and design. Specifications (Note: The Sistema chandelier has glass shades, while Sistema Solare...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Onyx, Brass

Orbitale Brass Chandelier 3 Rotating Balanced Arms, Stilnovo Style, Brass Shades
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
This exquisite bespoke brass chandelier features three rotating arms skillfully balanced on a heavy cast brass sphere that rotate in an orbital movement along the stem. To achieve pe...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass, Metal

Groove Series Low Pod Pendant, Modern Handmade Glass Lighting
Located in New York, NY
These hanging lights feature an embedded groove that offers a precise, machine-made quality to offset these otherwise wholly handmade creations. Whether showcased individually, as an...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Blown Glass

Great 18 Palmette Shallow Flush Ceiling Mount, Murano
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
Here the larger version of the successful 12 leaves compact palmette ceiling fixture. This group of shallow ceiling mount Murano chandelier was first designed for a luxury yacht low...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Groove Series Orb Pendant, Contemporary Handmade Glass Lighting
Located in New York, NY
These hanging lights feature an embedded groove that offers a precise, machine-made quality to offset these otherwise wholly handmade creations. Whether showcased individually, as an...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Blown Glass

Rich Rezzonico Chandelier 6 Arms Murano Clear-Gold-Green Glass by Multiforme
Located in Trebaseleghe, IT
Rich rezzonico chandelier 6 arms, clear- gold-green Murano glass, double level of flowers by Multiforme This chandelier evokes the splendour of the past centuries. It is an evergree...
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2010s Italian Other Chandeliers and Pendants

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Blown Glass

SERENE Scandinavian Modern White Wood 19" Pendant
Located in Beaverton, OR
The Serene pendant light is a contemporary, Mid-Century Modern light fixture with a Scandinavian design and organic modern composition. This minimalist luxury wood veneer pendant des...
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Acrylic, Wood, Bentwood

Paavo Tynell for Lightolier Chandelier flower accents candelabra 1960s mcm
Located in Virginia Beach, VA
A 1960s chandelier designed by Paavo Tynell for Lightolier. 12 Candelabra bulbs around the circumference accentuated with brass wire flowerlets at the bottom of each. From underneath...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Circa 1900 Blacked Scrolled Metal 8-Light Chandelier
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
A boldly elegant and elaborate blacked scrolled metal 8-light chandelier with gilt metal acanthus and floral shaped gilt metal bobeche, c. 1900. Extensively draped with colored glass...
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Early 1900s Victorian Antique Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

1980s Mario Botta Triangular Suspended Hanging Pendant Light for Artemide
Located in London, GB
1980s Italian inverted suspended triangular hanging ceiling pendant light designed by Swiss born architect and designer Mario Botta for Italian lighting company Artemide. A classic ...
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1980s Italian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal, Aluminum

Silvergilt Hand-Carved Wood and Iron Chandelier
Located in Houston, TX
Silvergilt hand-carved wood and iron chandelier, newly created from 18th century and later elements. Six iron arms each with a candelabra-size socket. Newly-wired for use within the ...
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2010s American French Provincial Chandeliers and Pendants

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Iron

Guseul. Ceiling light
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Guseul, by Wknd Lab Color: Black, red, mother of pearl lining Size: 18 x 18 x 300 cm Material: Wood, Wood Laquer and Copper Usage: Lighting / Sculptural art Weight: 25 kg Guseul is ...
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2010s North Korean Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Copper

Biomorphic Line by Studio Chora, 'Invader' Light Chandelier, Plaster Stone
Located in Albuquerque, NM
Available now. Custom Design by Studio Chora, Biomorphic Series, current production. Biomorphic: ‘bios' meaning life and 'morphe' meaning form. One-of-a-kind light fixture; the i...
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2010s American Organic Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Plaster, Paper

Extra Large Cascade with 9 Amber Murano Glass Bowls Venini Style, 1960
Located in Rijssen, NL
Stunning nine amber Murano glass globes chandelier flush mount. Outstanding high- end quality hand blown design with an amazing color. A statement piece in the any room. Wonderful li...
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Biomorphic Line by Studio Chora, 'Invader' Light Chandelier, Plaster Stone
Located in Albuquerque, NM
Available now. Custom Design by Studio Chora, Biomorphic Series, current production. Biomorphic: ‘bios' meaning life and 'morphe' meaning form. One-of-a-kind light fixture; the i...
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2010s American Organic Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Plaster, Paper

Biomorphic Line by Studio Chora, 'Invader' Light Chandelier, Plaster Stone
Located in Albuquerque, NM
Available now. Custom Design by Studio Chora, Biomorphic Series, current production. Biomorphic: ‘bios' meaning life and 'morphe' meaning form. One-of-a-kind light fixture; the i...
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2010s American Organic Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Plaster, Paper

Set of 2 Capri, Extra Large Big Size Murano Trasparent Glass Ceiling Light
Located in Roma, IT
Set of 2 Large and elegant built-in Murano glass chandelier in neoclassical style, Italy, circa 1970s. The Murano chandelier, in the Mid-Century Modern style, is composed of two laye...
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1970s European Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Murano Glass

Large Scale Pendant Light by Lumen Milano, 1950
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning Italian pendant light by Lumen Milano, 1950 in brass and egg shell colored enameled metal, the large scale suspended circular shade is perforated with brass rimmed frosted g...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal, Brass

Pair of Two XXL Big brass Glass Chandeliers by Kamenicky Senov/Preciosa, 1970s
Located in Praha, CZ
- Czechoslovakia, 1970s - Kamenický Šenov - good original condition, brass with patina - height up to client's request - US compatible - bulbs with any wattage possible jr
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1970s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Moroccan Bronze Moorish Chandelier
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Large Moroccan bronzed patinated pendant chandelier. This large scale Moorish chandelier is delicately hand-hammered and hand cut with Moorish floral designs, inlaid with small jewel...
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Mid-20th Century Moroccan Islamic Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass, Bronze

Wonderful Murano chandelier in rare Blue color by Barovier and Toso, 1940s
Located in Roma, IT
Wonderful Murano chandelier in rare Blue color by Barovier and Toso, 1940s. A unique fine piece for any important space. 5 tall foliage, 9 low leaves and a beautiful central blue g...
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1940s European Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Murano Glass

XXL Pair of Design Mid century Large Brass Pendants / chandeliers - 1980s
Located in Praha, CZ
- very rare, one of a king - one bulb, any wattage - US wiring compatible - polished, new wiring - the other one in a slight different tone, more coppery - jr
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1980s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Copper, Metal, Brass

Gilt Brass Set with Swarovski Balls by Ernst Palme for Palwa, 1960s
Located in Rijssen, NL
This high quality set was manufactured by Ernst Palme in German Westheim during the 1960s. The set has gilt brass arms with large Swarovski balls. The handcut lead crystal Swarovski ...
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Brass

mod. "12369" by A. Lelii for Arredoluce Brass Chandelier 1950s Italy
Located in Palermo, IT
Chandelier, model "12369" by Angelo Lelii per Arredoluce, 50s Italy. Brass and lacquered metal structure with six adjustable arms in hammered and micro-perforated brass in the shape ...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal, Brass

Swedish Crystal Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
Swedish crystal chandelier. Antique brass and crystal drop four light pendant, with central suspended waterfall pendant and very large carved...
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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal, Brass

Chapman Rams Horn and Brass Chandelier with 5 Lights
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A Chapman Brass and Rams Horn Chandelier with 5 Lights. This Mid Century piece is a wonderful Organic material mixed with fine brass accents. T...
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Lee Broom - Altar Wall Light
Located in New York, NY
Altar is an exploration into the angular forms of Midcentury churches and altars, which often looked to warmer natural materials for fonts and pews....
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2010s British Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Large European Crystal Chandelier
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
This massive chandelier was recently made by the owners of this shop. We had over 40 years of antique chandelier crystals in a box and othe...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Other Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal, Metal

Golden French 1960s Pendant Flush Light
Located in New York, NY
A stunning 1960s French polished solid brass round disc fixture with 16 solid glass orbs. Five-light sources which emit light downward through the glass as well as up toward the ceil...
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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

1 of 9 Stunning Glass Wall by Sische, Germany, 1970s
Located in Aachen, NRW
Fantastic mid-century Wall light by Sische, Germany, manufactured, circa 1970-1979. High quality and in very good condition. Cleaned, well-wired, and ready to use. The fixture req...
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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal, Brass

Cascade Fixture with Eight Murano Glass Globes, 1960s
Located in Rijssen, NL
Absolutely amazing huge ceiling mount pendant light fixture with eight different globes by Doria Leuchten, manufacturered around 1960s. With hand blown murano glass globes in 11.8"(3...
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass, Steel, Chrome

Vintage disk chandelier by Pietro Chiesa for Fontana Arte, Italy 1940s
Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI
Vintage disk chandelier by Pietro Chiesa for Fontana Arte made in Italy in the 1940s. Three exquisitely sculpted and sandblasted glass discs interact with light in contrasting manner...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Grande Lampadario Impero Dorato Italiano con Cristalli 1780 Circa Sedici Luci
Located in Milan, IT
Monumentale Lampadario Impero a sedici bracci, antico lampadario piemontese, la regione del nord Italia che confina con la Francia, di epoca Impero, realizzato a mano in ferro e cris...
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Late 18th Century Italian Empire Antique Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal, Iron

Pair of 1950s-1960s Wrought Iron Chandeliers by Jean Touret, Marolles Workshop.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of 1950s-1960s wrought iron chandeliers by Jean Touret, Marolles workshop. Pair of wrought iron chandeliers by Jean Touret, Marolles workshop, 6 lights each, circa 1950-1960. h...
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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Wrought Iron

Rectangular wrought iron chandelier
Located in Tarrytown, NY
Rectangular wrought iron chandelier with golden twist trim details and original canopy.
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1940s French Gothic Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Wrought Iron

Patricia chandelier by Hans Agne Jakobsson
Located in München, DE
Stunning Patricia chandelier from the 1960s. Very luxurious design and high quality workmanship. The lamp is a real asset and an absolute favorite for every home. A very sparkling li...
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Antique Pair Louis Revival 20 light Ballroom Cut Crystal Tent Chandeliers c1920
Located in London, GB
This is a beautiful pair of Louis Revival 20 Light Ballroom Cut Crystal and Bronze Tent Chandeliers, circa 1920 in date. The cut crystal tent and bag shaped chandeliers each featu...
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1920s English Revival Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal, Bronze

Mid-Century Glass And Brass Chandelier Attributed to Angelo Lelli for Arredoluce
Located in Palermo, IT
Mid-Century cylindrical glass and brass chandelier attributed to Angelo Lelli (Lelii) for Arredoluce 1950s Cylindrical glass body with engraved oriental characters and brass structur...
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1950s Italian Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Cubist chandelier by Sciolari
Located in Tarrytown, NY
Cubist style chandelier composed of intersecting bars by Sciolari.
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Nickel

Fortune light
Located in Jerusalem, IL
Illuminate your space with the ethereal glow of the Fortune Glass Blown Pendant Light, a stunning testament to the artistry and skill of Palestinian artisans. Each pendant is meticul...
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2010s Palestinian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Blown Glass

Plaster moon chandelier by Spark Interior
Located in Tarrytown, NY
An exclusive custom design by Spark Interior. Enameled metal starburst style chandelier frame with arms terminating in plaster crescent moon shaped elements or glass globes. The moon...
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2010s Organic Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Berries Pendant Light, Blown glass by Marie & Alexandre - Size M
Located in PARIS, FR
Berries blown glass pendant light designed by French designer Duo Marie & Alexandre. The Berries collection is handblown in Paris by a master glassblower, patiently handblown withou...
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2010s French Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Scandinavian Modern Etched Glass Ceiling Light, Most Likely Glössner ca 1940's
Located in Örebro, SE
Absolutely stunning 1940s Swedish etched glass ceiling light. Chipped edge glass etched with a dancing lady and stars. Most likely made by G...
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1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Gilt metal and crystal drop element chandelier
Located in Tarrytown, NY
Gilt metal finish chandelier featuring various styles of crystal drop elements and cast flower bobeches.
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1940s French Regency Revival Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal, Metal

Pair of Bulrush Gilded Tôle Pendant Light Chandeliers C1960s France
Located in Trensacq, FR
Gorgeous duo of botanical-themed pendant ight chandeliers from mid-20th century France. A pair of gilded tôle Maison Jansen style chandeliers w...
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Mid-20th Century French Hollywood Regency Chandeliers and Pendants

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Tôle

Monumental wrought brass wire pendant
Located in Tarrytown, NY
Monumental brass wire pendant with intricate wrought pattern including a flower motif.
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Early 2000s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Scandinavian Modern Ceiling Light In Brass, Böhlmarks Lampfabrik 1940's
Located in Örebro, SE
Rare Scandinavian Modern ceiling light in brass, model 11773, attributed to Harald Notini, Böhlmarks Lampfabrik 1940’s. Good vintage ...
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1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Italian Murano Glass Disco Sputnik Pendant Light
Located in London, GB
A stunning Italian round Sputnik Pendant Light; featuring clear Murano glass discs with white glass centers, hand-blown using the Pulegoso technique. This eye-catching and unique pi...
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20th Century Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Murano Glass

very rare palwa CHANDELIER 1970s crystal glass and gilted brass grapes and leave
Located in Mannheim, DE
Very rare and impressive mid century chandelier manufactured by Palwa (Palme & Walter) in the 1970s. Made of crystal glass formed of grapes and leaves, frame made of gilt brass. Hold...
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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal, Brass

Scandinavian Flush Mount Ceiling Light, 1950s
Located in Oslo, NO
Wonderful ceiling light with hand-decorated glass shade and brass metal base. Designed and made in Norway from ca 1950s first half. The lamp is fully working and in good vintage cond...
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1950s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Mid-century chandelier by Stilnovo with 16 globes, Italy 1960's
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Large impressive chandelier by Stilnovo, Italy 1960's The lamp consist of a metal ceiling plate with 16 brass and opaline glass globes. We have checked the lamp and renewed all the ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Large Floral Ball Chandelier by Palwa
Located in München, DE
Impressive floral ball chandelier from the 1960s. Extremely successful design and very high quality workmanship. The 170 floral crystals spread a spectacular play of light in the roo...
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Lampshades 18" x 4
Located in Ringmer, GB
1 x Jada 18" @ £450 1 x Puzzle 18" @ £450 1 x Showgirl 18" @ £395 1 x Siouxsie 18" @ £395
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2010s European Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Velvet

Mazzega Murano Glass Iced Leaves Chandelier, 1960s-70s, 36 leaves total*
Located in Warrenton, OR
Mazzega Murano Glass Iced Leaves Chandelier, 1960s-70s, 36 leaves total* This is a large sized, vintage Murano glass "Iced Leaves" chandelier by Mazzega with 36 large leaves. The le...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Josef Hoffmann Jugendstil Single Light Pendant for Wiener Werkstätte, Re-Edition
Located in Vienna, AT
Hanging- lamp from the showrooms of the Wiener Werkstätte used by Hoffmann in several variations. Hammered originally. Works-number M115, pattern-book of the Wiener Werkstaette: WWMB...
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2010s Austrian Jugendstil Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal, 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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