Mid-century chandeliers, pendant and ceiling lights

Strictly speaking, a chandelier is any multi-branch ceiling light.

But what we understand in popular usage as a chandelier today - a grand ceiling light fitting with many lights and multiple crystal prisms - is the result of a long evolutionary process of this type of light.

Originally made in wood as a cross with spikes on which to fix the candles, they were able to be lowered for lighting, and then hoisted to a suitable height by means of a pulley.

From the 15th century they were made in a wider variety of materials including brass, wrought iron, gilded wood and silver.

By the 18th century, developments in glassmaking allowed for the introduction of prisms in their manufacture, because of their light scattering properties.

An elaborate chandelier was a status symbol of the wealthy in the 18th and 19th century and materials now used included bronze and porcelain. Manufacturers of more...

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Four mid century watches Lauris pendant watch 17 jewel…

Mid-century watches: Working and non-working pieces

Four mid century watches Lauris pendant watch 17 jewel incarbloc Nightinggale working *, Pontiac cocktail watch in gilt metal mechanical wind movement working*, Oris mechanical cocktail watch not working, marcasite Tyson watch not working. * When tested

M.Boccato, G.Gigante & A.Zambusi totem light for Zerbetto, red…

Zerbetto Totem Light: Red Metal and Metacrylate

M.Boccato, G.Gigante & A.Zambusi totem light for Zerbetto, red metal with translucent prismatic metacrylate and plastic fittings, signature to bottom. Designed to be placed on the floor against the wall or hung from the wall against the ceiling, Italy, c…

Hanging pendant lights c.1960s three branch, teak with white…

Teak Pendant Lights with White Glass Shades (1960s)

Hanging pendant lights c.1960s three branch, teak with white glass shades, drop 52 cm

Hanging pendant lights c.1960s three branch, teak with white…

1960s Teak Pendant Light with White Glass Shades

Hanging pendant lights c.1960s three branch, teak with white glass shades, drop 55 cm

Sterling silver and paua boxed Ariki peacock brooch, with…

Peacock Jewelry Set with Paua and Sterling Silver

Sterling silver and paua boxed Ariki peacock brooch, with modern design pendant earrings and Ring Ring size K

Attributed to Pietro Chiesa a brass & glass ceiling light,…

1950s Italian Brass & Glass Ceiling Light by Pietro Chiesa

Attributed to Pietro Chiesa a brass & glass ceiling light, brass and opaque yellow glass, Italy, c 1950s, 86 cm high, 50 cm deep

Temde Leuchten model 756 train pendulum ball ceiling light,…

Vintage Temde Leuchten Train Pendulum Ball Ceiling Light

Temde Leuchten model 756 train pendulum ball ceiling light, aluminium frame with smokey transparent acrylic outer ball. Black plastic fittings and a black Rolly rise & fall cord. Sticker present, Germany, c 1970s, 36 cm high, 37 cm deep

Valenti space age pendant light, transparent smokey acrylic…

1970s Valenti Space Age Pendant Light: Smokey Acrylic Dome

Valenti space age pendant light, transparent smokey acrylic dome with chromed metal and plastic fittings, Italy, c 1970s, 31 cm high, 30 cm deep

Pair pendant lights, c.1970s, trumpet shape in white & clear…

Pair pendant lights, c.1970s, trumpet shape in white & clear plastic, drop: 72 cm