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What are chandelier pendants?

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What are chandelier pendants?
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
1970s Sciolari Waterfall 7 arms Brass Chandelier for Lightolier , USA
By Lightolier, Gaetano Sciolari
Located in St- Leonard, Quebec
Waterfall 7 arms chandelier by Gaetano Sciolari for Lightolier , USA. 260 optical quality glass rods hanging from a thick and solid brass structure . Contain 7 regular E26 Edison...
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

1970s Sciolari 'Orbit' 10 arms Silver Plated Chandelier , Italy
By Sciolari Lighting, Lightolier, Gaetano Sciolari
Located in St- Leonard, Quebec
Gaetano Sciolari elegant minimalist 'Orbit' 10 arms silver plated chandelier made in the 70s in Italy . Solid well made components , hardwares and sturdy assembly . Enameled b...
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Silver, Chrome

1950s Gerald Thurston 3 Heads Uplighter Pendant for Lightolier , USA
By Gerald Thurston, Lightolier
Located in St- Leonard, Quebec
1950s Gerald Thurston Brass plated uplighter with 3 pierced shade for Lightolier . Top concave relector have a nice patina on it . Contain 3 E26 sockets rated at 60 watt each .
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal, Brass

1960 Gerald Thurston 6 arms Brass Chandelier for Lightolier , USA
By Paavo Tynell, Gerald Thurston, Lightolier
Located in St- Leonard, Quebec
Elegant chandelier from Gerald Thurston for Lightolier , USA. Pierced and slightly folded punched hole in an enameled aluminium shade sitting on a brass stucture . Glass diffuser un...
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Aluminum, Brass

Paavo Tynell for Lightolier Eight-Light 'Ballerina' Chandelier, 1950s
By Lightolier, Paavo Tynell
Located in New York, NY
Paavo Tynell for Lightolier rare and exquisite eight-light 'Ballerina' chandelier, Canada, circa 1958. This classic Scandinavian Modern chandelier has eight elegantly curved brass a...
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Vintage 1950s Canadian Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Aluminum, Brass

1970s Lightolier 16-Arm Chrome Sputnik Style Chandelier with Glass Shade , Usa
By Lightolier
Located in St- Leonard, Quebec
16 mouth blowed glass shade sitting on a deep chrome finish structure from Lightolier. Each shade measure 5 in. diameter. Solid, well made construction. Use 16 candelabra...
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Chrome

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