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Louis Rousselet Faux Turquoise Drop Earrings
By Louis Rousselet
Located in New York, NY
Louis Rousselet Persian turquoise pate de verre pendant earrings in the Etruscan revival Urn style
Category

Vintage 1930s French Etruscan Revival Drop Earrings

Materials

Silver Plate, Brass

MWLC Purple Scallop Shell Pendant
By Mark Walsh Leslie Chin
Located in New York, NY
MWLC Purple Lion Paw Scallop Shell pendant necklace from MWLC. The natural shell decorated with a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Artisan Drop Necklaces

Materials

Brass, Gilt Metal

Hubert Harmon Atomic Fish Pendant-Belt
By Hubert Harmon
Located in New York, NY
Charming Hubert Harmon Atomic Fish Pendant from the 1940's. Necklace is handmade of brass rings and
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Vintage 1940s Mexican Art Deco Drop Necklaces

Materials

Brass

Schreiner Rare Long Triangle Pendant Necklace
By Schreiner Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
Rare Schreiner long tapered three sided triangular pendant necklace in blackened metal. Each
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Vintage 1950s American Modern Drop Necklaces

Materials

Brass

Schreiner Rare Long Triangle Pendant Necklace
Schreiner Rare Long Triangle Pendant Necklace
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H 3.07 in W 1.25 in L 26.5 in
Miriam Haskell Long Flower Pendant Earclips
By Miriam Haskell
Located in New York, NY
Impressive Miriam Haskell's signature Russian Gilt long pendant Victorian revival ear clips
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Vintage 1950s American Victorian Drop Earrings

Materials

Gold Plate, Brass, Gilt Metal, Cut Steel

Miriam Haskell Long Flower Pendant Earclips
Miriam Haskell Long Flower Pendant Earclips
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W 1.25 in L 3.25 in
Miriam Haskell Pearl and Gilt Pendant Necklace
By Miriam Haskell
Located in New York, NY
Miriam Haskell signature baroque pearl and Russian gold plate long pendant necklace. Chain of small
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Vintage 1950s American Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces

Materials

Gold Plate, Brass, Gilt Metal, Cut Steel

Miriam Haskell Faceted Crystal Beaded Pendant Necklace
By Miriam Haskell
Located in New York, NY
hexagonal crystal is bolted onto a signature Haskell filigree base on the pendant. A dimensional growth of
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Vintage 1940s American Retro Drop Necklaces

Materials

Brass, Gilt Metal

Maison Goossens for Chanel Rock Crystal Pendant Necklace
By Maison Goossens for Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Maison Goossens for Chanel Rare hand made pendant necklace consisting of a polished shard of Rock
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1990s French Artisan Drop Necklaces

Materials

Crystal, Gilt Metal, Enamel, Bronze, Brass, Gold Plate

Drop 4 Brass Dome Pendant Lamp by Lamp Shaper
Located in Geneve, CH
Drop 4 Brass Dome Pendant Lamp by Lamp Shaper Dimensions: D 43 x W 43 x H 165 cm. Materials: Brass
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2010s Indian Post-Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Drop 4 Brass Dome Pendant Lamp by Lamp Shaper
Drop 4 Brass Dome Pendant Lamp by Lamp Shaper
H 64.97 in W 16.93 in D 16.93 in
Drop 3 Brass Dome Pendant Lamp by Lamp Shaper
Located in Geneve, CH
Drop 3 Brass Dome Pendant Lamp by Lamp Shaper Dimensions: D 43 x W 43 x H 140 cm. Materials: Brass
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2010s Indian Post-Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Drop 3 Brass Dome Pendant Lamp by Lamp Shaper
Drop 3 Brass Dome Pendant Lamp by Lamp Shaper
H 55.12 in W 16.93 in D 16.93 in
Drop 1 Brass Dome Pendant Lamp by Lamp Shaper
Located in Geneve, CH
Drop 1 Brass Dome Pendant Lamp by Lamp Shaper Dimensions: D 23 x W 24 x H 114.5 cm. Materials
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2010s Indian Post-Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Drop 1 Brass Dome Pendant Lamp by Lamp Shaper
Drop 1 Brass Dome Pendant Lamp by Lamp Shaper
H 45.08 in W 9.45 in D 9.06 in
Drop 2 Brass Dome Pendant Lamp by Lamp Shaper
Located in Geneve, CH
Drop 2 Brass Dome Pendant Lamp by Lamp Shaper Dimensions: D 43 x W 43 x H 114.5 cm. Materials
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2010s Indian Post-Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Drop 2 Brass Dome Pendant Lamp by Lamp Shaper
Drop 2 Brass Dome Pendant Lamp by Lamp Shaper
H 45.08 in W 16.93 in D 16.93 in
Miriam Haskell Pink Gripoix Glass and Pearl Pendant Necklace
By Miriam Haskell
Located in New York, NY
pendant center tassel. Signed Miriam Haskell on Clasp. Length 21".
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Vintage 1960s American Romantic Drop Necklaces

Materials

Rhodium, Silver Plate, Brass, Cut Steel

Paul Lobel Atomic 1950s Pendant
By Lobel
Located in New York, NY
This pendant is a miniature sculpture, a reflection of the clean edged,atomic designs of the great
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Vintage 1950s American Drop Necklaces

Materials

Sterling Silver

Maison Gripoix for Chanel Anglo Indian Pendant Earrings
By Maison Gripoix for Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Amazing, Rare Maison Gripoix for Chanel elegant Anglo Indian Moghul earrings from the 1990's. Dimensional design with hand poured glass in pale emerald, deep ruby and crystal hand po...
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1990s French Anglo-Indian Drop Earrings

Materials

Gold Plate, Brass, Bronze, Enamel, Gilt Metal

Carlo Zini Golden Arabian Pendants
By Carlo Zini
Located in Gazzaniga (BG), IT
brass 18 KT 3 micron Gold dipped 100% Artisanal work Total length cm 9 (3.54 inches) Clip on closure
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Drop Earrings

Miriam Haskell Turquoise Pate de Verre Cross Pendant Necklace
By Miriam Haskell
Located in New York, NY
Miriam Haskell's Turquoise pate de verre cross pendant necklace. Embellished with gilt facated
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Vintage 1950s American Renaissance Drop Necklaces

Materials

Gold Plate, Brass, Gilt Metal, Cut Steel

80's Chrome and Onyx Pendant
Located in New York, NY
Striking Pendant necklace in the modernist style. Black onyx cabochon on hammered chrome with
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Vintage 1980s American Drop Necklaces

Materials

Onyx

80's Chrome and Onyx Pendant
80's Chrome and Onyx Pendant
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W 3 in D 5 in L 18 in
Carlo Zini Golden Florence Lily Pendants
By Carlo Zini
Located in Gazzaniga (BG), IT
brass 18 KT 3 micron Gold dipped 100% Artisanal work Total length cm 11 (4.33 inches) Clip on closure
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Drop Earrings

Loupe Pendant - triple drop
Located in Sand City, CA
TRIPLE DROP Pendant Nathan created this design while at the Pilchuck glass school, challenging
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2010s American Post-Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass, Stainless Steel

Hungarian Gilt Silver, Turquoise and Pearl Pendant
Located in New York, NY
Hungarian Gilt Silver, Turquoise and Pearl Pendant from the late 19th Century. A large cabochon
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Antique 1890s Hungarian Victorian Drop Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Turquoise, Silver, Gilt Metal

Hungarian Gilt Silver, Turquoise and Pearl Pendant
Hungarian Gilt Silver, Turquoise and Pearl Pendant
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H 15 in W 0.75 in L 2 in
Vintage Drop Pendant Chandelier: Timeless Elegance in Brass and Glass
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Experience vintage grandeur with our drop pendant chandelier, a testimony to expert craftsmanship
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Vintage 1970s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Large Glass Drop Pendant
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Handblown clear large glass drop pendant(s) with aged brass stem and canopy. Measures: Shade
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21st Century and Contemporary American Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Large Glass Drop Pendant
Large Glass Drop Pendant
H 31.5 in Dm 8.5 in
Spun Pendant in Polished Brass with Adjustable Drop light fixture
By Ladies & Gentleman Studio 1
Located in Brooklyn, NY
the other to create tidy elegant compositions. Spun features a polished brass, matte black, or frosted
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2010s American Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Pendulum Pendant - triple drop
Located in Sand City, CA
Pendulum Pendant is handmade and will vary, but approximately 9"H x 5"W SUSPENSION 3 drop - 4.25" mount
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2010s American Post-Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass, Stainless Steel

Pendant 3 Unit Drop
By STUDIO:RAH
Located in San Pedro, CA
materials to represent our vision of simple yet impactful design. A mix of brass, stone, cast glass, and
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2010s American Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Silver, Brass

Pendant 3 Unit Drop
Pendant 3 Unit Drop
H 23 in W 32 in D 5 in
Pendant 2 Unit Drop
By STUDIO:RAH
Located in San Pedro, CA
materials to represent our vision of simple yet impactful design. A mix of brass, stone, cast glass, and
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2010s American Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Silver, Brass

Pendant 2 Unit Drop
Pendant 2 Unit Drop
H 20 in W 16 in D 5 in
Jacob Bengel Art Deco Chrome and Galalith Pendant Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Jacob Bengel Machine Age Pendant necklace,chrome and deep blue galalith. Chain L26", Pendant L1.75
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Vintage 1920s German Art Deco Drop Necklaces

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Gilt Metal

Restored Vintage Brass and Glass Drop Pendant Chandelier with Spiral Pattern
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Add a touch of timeless elegance to your space with our vintage drop pendant chandelier, expertly
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal, Brass

Gaetano Sciolari Three Tier Brass Pendant with Multi Faceted Drop Crystals
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Gaetano Sciolari Three-Tier Brass and Clear Cut Crystal Hanging Lamp, C. 1970. Featuring a circular
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Vintage 1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Brass

Brass Choker with Large Crescents Pendant 1960s
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous golden brass choker collar with three crescent drops from a chain neck with a spring
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Vintage 1960s Modernist Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Brass

Sculptural Brass Pendant
By Atelier de Troupe
Located in New York, NY
A solid brass pendant in silver patina. The pendant can be ceiling mounted with a 21-inch drop
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers an...

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Brass

Sculptural Brass Pendant
Sculptural Brass Pendant
H 7 in W 7.5 in D 7.5 in
Drop Lamp, Minimalistic Wooden Pendant Lighting
By kontra
Located in İstanbul, İstanbul
the Drop Lamp Minimalistic Wooden Pendant Lighting'' Enhance the ambiance of your interior with the
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2010s Turkish Organic Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Brutalist Brass Necklace with Sculptural High Relief Pendant
Located in Chicago, IL
This hand wrought brass necklace features an abstract pendant constructed in fairly high relief for
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Vintage 1970s Artisan Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Brass

Drop Chandelier Brass by 101 Copenhagen
Located in Geneve, CH
Drop chandelier brass by 101 Copenhagen Designed by Kristian Sofus Hansen & Tommy Hyldahl
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2010s Danish Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass, Iron

Drop Chandelier Brass by 101 Copenhagen
Drop Chandelier Brass by 101 Copenhagen
H 8.27 in W 35.83 in D 61.03 in
Baby Drop Pendant Light by Volker Haug
Located in Geneve, CH
Baby drop pendant light by Volker Haug Dimensions: Diameter 10.5 x H 40 cm Material: Brass
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2010s Australian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Baby Drop Pendant Light by Volker Haug
Baby Drop Pendant Light by Volker Haug
H 15.75 in W 4.14 in D 4.14 in
Blue Lizak Drop Pendant by Bert Frank
Located in Geneve, CH
Blue Lizak drop pendant by Bert Frank Dimensions: D 78 x W 27 x H 78 cm Materials: Brass and
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2010s British Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Blue Lizak Drop Pendant by Bert Frank
Blue Lizak Drop Pendant by Bert Frank
H 30.71 in W 10.63 in D 7.09 in
Double Drop Pendant Light by Volker Haug
Located in Geneve, CH
Double drop pendant light by Volker Haug Dimensions: d 10.5 x w 90.5 x h 70 cm Material: Brass
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2010s Australian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Double Drop Pendant Light by Volker Haug
Double Drop Pendant Light by Volker Haug
H 27.56 in W 35.63 in D 4.14 in
Mini Drop Chandelier Brass by 101 Copenhagen
Located in Geneve, CH
Mini Drop chandelier brass by 101 Copenhagen Designed by Kristian Sofus Hansen & Tommy Hyldahl
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2010s Danish Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass, Iron

Mini Drop Chandelier Brass by 101 Copenhagen
Mini Drop Chandelier Brass by 101 Copenhagen
H 37.41 in W 39.38 in D 37.41 in
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Knot Bow Water Drop Pearl Crystals Pendant Necklace
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Knot Bow Water Drop Pearl Crystal Pendant Necklace, Gold Plated Very
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Vintage 1980s German Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold Plate

Smoked Glass Lizak Drop Pendant by Bert Frank
Located in Geneve, CH
Smoked glass lizak drop pendant by Bert Frank. Dimensions: D 78 x W 27 x H 78 cm Materials: brass
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2010s British Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Smoked Glass Lizak Drop Pendant by Bert Frank
Smoked Glass Lizak Drop Pendant by Bert Frank
H 30.71 in W 10.63 in D 7.09 in
New York Neoclassic Drop Leaf Breakfast Table, '1825'
Located in Kenilworth, IL
American neoclassic drop leaf breakfast table with an acanthus carved pedestal base. This
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Antique Early 19th Century American Neoclassical Drop-leaf and Pembroke ...

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Brass

Drop Stack 3 Pendant Light by Volker Haug
Located in Geneve, CH
Drop stack 3 pendant light by Volker Haug Dimensions: diameter 21 x height 53 cm Material: brass
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2010s Australian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Drop Stack 3 Pendant Light by Volker Haug
Drop Stack 3 Pendant Light by Volker Haug
H 20.87 in W 8.27 in D 8.27 in
Drop Stack 1 Pendant Light by Volker Haug
Located in Geneve, CH
Drop stack 1 pendant light by Volker Haug. Dimensions: Diameter 21 x height 40 cm. Material
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2010s Australian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Drop Stack 1 Pendant Light by Volker Haug
Drop Stack 1 Pendant Light by Volker Haug
H 15.75 in W 8.27 in D 8.27 in
Brass Plate Pendant Light
By houseof
Located in Bradford on Avon, GB
Illuminate your home with our brass plate pendant ceiling light, a stunning adjustable drop-down
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2010s Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Iron

Brass Plate Pendant Light
Brass Plate Pendant Light
H 81.11 in W 7.88 in D 7.88 in
Retro Sapphire French Gaspipe Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Retro Sapphire French Gaspipe Necklace with pendants of faux sapphire cluster drops. Double brass
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Vintage 1940s American Retro Drop Necklaces

Materials

Silver, Brass

Massive Articulated Gilt Metal Coin Bib Necklace circa 1970s
Located in University City, MO
of the chain to the base of the pendant measures 14.5 inches The drop length can be shortened
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Vintage 1970s Unknown Classical Roman Drop Necklaces

Materials

Brass

Yves Saint Laurent Jet Cameo Earclips, S/S 1977
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in New York, NY
portrait cameos set in gilded metal with faceted crystal pendant drops. Excellent Condition, Marked Made
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Vintage 1970s French Artisan Drop Earrings

Materials

Gold Plate, Brass, Gilt Metal

1930s Haskell FrankHess EnameledBrassCappedRedFruitPendants Bib Chain Necklace
By Frank Hess for Miriam Haskell
Located in Chicago, IL
, this 1930s Russian-gilt brass oval-link chain necklace features a tiered bib of free-hanging various
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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Drop Necklaces

Materials

Brass, Base Metal, Yellow Gold, Gilt Metal

Amazing Tribal Mixed Metals Mexican Set. 1950's.
Located in University City, MO
brass, copper, and enamel. The enamel is a sort of orangey/red. Very Tribal and dramatic
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Vintage 1950s Mexican Modernist Drop Necklaces

Materials

Brass, Copper

Miriam Haskell Renaissance Revival Ear Clips
By Miriam Haskell
Located in New York, NY
drop Revival pendant hangs from a classic Miriam Haskell flower head of gilt plate cut steel beads
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Vintage 1950s American Renaissance Revival Drop Earrings

Materials

Gold Plate, Brass, Gilt Metal, Cut Steel, Gold

Miriam Haskell Renaissance Revival Ear Clips
Miriam Haskell Renaissance Revival Ear Clips
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W 0.75 in L 2.25 in
Antique Moorish Brass Turkish Palace Pendant
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Antique Moorish brass Turkish palace lamp. Moorish style brass antique pendant with 6 handblown
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Antique Late 19th Century Turkish Moorish Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

1950's Prismatic Long Drop Crystal Pendant Lamps
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950’s Prismatic Long Drop Crystal Pendant Lamps 1950’s Prismatic Long Drop Crystal Pendant Lamps
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Vintage 1950s Czech Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Glass

Customizable Huge Concave Pierced Brass Pendant
By Stilnovo
Located in St- Leonard, Quebec
29 inches huge concave pierced brass pendant or flushmount. Select from 2 pierced motif ; Edge
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers an...

Materials

Brass

Henry Talosel Necklace
By HENRY
Located in New York, NY
HENRY Necklace of hand carved and patinaed resin set with ruby pastes.The pendant hangs from ruby
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Vintage 1950s French Artisan Drop Necklaces

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Henry Talosel Necklace
Henry Talosel Necklace
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W 17.5 in
Maison Gripoix for Chanel Ruby and Pearl Byzantine Necklace
By Maison Gripoix for Chanel
Located in New York, NY
square byzantine pendant with Gripoix glass poured enamel ruby cabocheon. Gilt chain and hook closure
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Vintage 1980s French Byzantine Drop Necklaces

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Brass, Bronze, Enamel, Gilt Metal, Gold Plate

Maison Gripoix for Chanel Ruby and Pearl Byzantine Necklace
Maison Gripoix for Chanel Ruby and Pearl Byzantine Necklace
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H 1.19 in W 1.19 in L 17.5 in
Maison Denez for Yves Saint Laurent Charm Necklace
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in New York, NY
black velvet ribbon threaded through the chain. Focal pendant is a gilt pine cone with three reeded and
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Vintage 1980s Victorian Drop Necklaces

Materials

Gold Plate, Brass, Gilt Metal

Couture Goosens 1969-1971 MadameGres Crystal Stone HammeredWire Goddess Necklace
By Robert Goossens
Located in Chicago, IL
one-offs, such as this handmade hammered brass wire choker with five dropped en-tremblant pendants
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Mid-20th Century French Greek Revival Drop Necklaces

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Rock Crystal, Crystal, Brass

Yves Saint Laurent Haute Couture Asymmetrical Earrings, Maison Goossens
By Maison Goossens for Yves Saint Laurent
Located in New York, NY
peridot with faceted leaf shaped Swarovski pendants. Unsigned Haute Couture. Excellent Condition. Clip
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Vintage 1980s French Baroque Drop Earrings

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Gold Plate, Brass, Bronze, Gilt Metal

Yves Saint Laurent Chinese Collection Ear Clips
By Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche
Located in New York, NY
Yves Saint Laurent Chinese Collection long pendant ear clips with asymetrical brown resin pebble
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Vintage 1980s French Drop Earrings

Materials

Gold Plate, Brass, Gilt Metal

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Brass Dropped Pendant For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic brass dropped pendant available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, brass and glass, every brass dropped pendant was constructed with great care. There are 86 variations of the antique or vintage brass dropped pendant you’re looking for, while we also have 19 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer brass dropped pendant, there are earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. A brass dropped pendant, designed in the Mid-Century Modern, Hollywood Regency or Modern style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. Many designers have produced at least one well-made brass dropped pendant over the years, but those crafted by Christoph Palme, Sabrina Landini and Palwa are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Brass Dropped Pendant?

Prices for a brass dropped pendant start at $45 and top out at $16,014 with the average selling for $2,800.

Finding the Right chandeliers-pendant-lights for You

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 and vintage 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 (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), 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.

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 whimsical — like the work of Beau & Bien’s Sylvie Maréchal, frequently inspired by her dreams — 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.

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