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What are chandelier pendants?
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You’ll often see chandeliers with elaborate glass ornamentation serving as a decoration. Quite frequently these glass pendants that hang from the light are called a prism. These pieces add luxe glamour to the light fixture, while also catching illumination and scattering it. Shop iconic vintage and contemporary chandeliers from some of the world’s top boutiques on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
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1960s Lightolier Sputnik Chandelier in Chrome with Glass Globes
By Lightolier
Located in New York, NY
A large-scale chrome frame Sputnik chandelier, produced circa 1960s by Lightolier, with surrounding glass globe shades, radiating from a central nucleus. Very good vintage condition,...
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Vintage 1960s Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Chrome
Vintage Sixteen Arm Chandelier by Lightolier
By Lightolier
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
Elegant black lacquer sixteen-light chandelier by Lightolier. The chandelier is comprised of eight spokes radiating out from the centre disc, with each bar holding two lights on a cu...
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Steel
Paavo Tynell Ballerina chandelier by Lightolier
By Lightolier
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Paavo Tynell Ballerina chandelier made by Lightolier in 1960s.
Has six branches with lights and one light in the middle inside the perforated meta...
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Vintage 1960s Canadian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum, Brass, Steel
Gaetano Sciolari for Lightolier
By Lightolier, Gaetano Sciolari
Located in New York, NY
Ice Cube Chandelier designed by Gaetano Sciolari for Lightolier. Nine molded frosted glass cubes set on chrome arms attatched to a large chrome cylinder center suspended from a chro...
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Antique 1860s North American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Chrome
Large Mid-Century Modern Italian Chrome & Lucite Chandelier by Gaetano Sciolari
By Lightolier, Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Philadelphia, PA
1970s Gaetano Sciolari for Lightolier chandelier, signed with manufacture label. Wired and in working condition. Takes 8 candelabra bulbs, 40W-max each.
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Chrome, Steel
Paavo Tynell for Lightolier, Large Brass Pendant Lamp/ Chandelier, 1950s
By Paavo Tynell, Lightolier
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Paavo Tynell for Lightolier, Large Brass Pendant Lamp/Chandelier, 1950s
USA, 20th century
An exceptional design, this Paavo Tynell for Lightolier Large Brass Pendant Lamp/Chandelier...
Category
20th Century American Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
