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What’s the difference between a pendant and chandelier?
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The difference between a pendant and a chandelier is that pendants are typically suspended from a cord or chain with a single light on the end and chandeliers are suspended from a branching system with multiple lights on the ends.
1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2019
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Wonderful Minimalistic Teak Chandelier by Temde, Switzerland 1960s
Located in Aachen, NRW
A wonderful midcentury teak chandelier. A unique, timeless and elegant masterpiece of Danish Teak wood designed by Temde Leuchten, Switzerland, 1960s. Danish modern Pendant lamp in s...
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Vintage 1960s Swiss Minimalist Chandeliers and Pendants
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Teak
Swedish Designer, Chandelier, Brass, Fabric, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and white fabric chandelier designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s.
Dimensions of canopy (inches): 4.28” H x 2.88” Diameter
Socket takes standard E-26 bulbs. 5 socket.The...
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Simplicissimus Chandelier, 6 Arms Amber Murano Glass by Multiforme
By Multiforme
Located in Trebaseleghe, IT
Simplicissimus 360 chandelier, 6 lights, Amber artistic glass by Multiforme
This collection in Murano glass is characterized by superb simplicity. It is the result of a research whic...
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2010s Italian Other Chandeliers and Pendants
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Blown Glass, Murano Glass
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...
Materials
Glass, Opaline Glass
STAR14 Star Rock Crystal Chandelier by Phoenix
Located in New York, NY
Deco style star forms rose rock crystal chandelier with polish brass frame. Created by Phoenix Gallery, NYC.
One socket installed. Use one 75 watts LED candelabra light.
Light bulb s...
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21st Century and Contemporary Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Rose Quartz
J.T. KALMAR Uplight Ceiling Brass Lamp, Chandelier, Mod. 8585, 1960s, Austria
Located in Biebergemund, Hessen
Beautiful Mid-Century Modern 'UFO' ceiling light, manufactured by J.T. Kalmar in 1960's, Austria, Vienna. This chandelier is a striking appearance in every room. Elegant shape and hi...
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
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Metal, Brass
