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Rare Wiener Werkstatte Chandelier, Attributed to Dagobert Peche, 1920s
By Dagobert Peche
Located in Praha, CZ
Rare Wiener Werkstatte chandelier attributed to Dagobert Peche. Original sand blasted glass shade
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Vintage 1920s Austrian Art Nouveau Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Nickel

Art Deco Style Josef Hoffmann & Wiener Werkstätte Chandelier, Re Edition
By Wiener Werkstätte, Woka Lamps, Josef Hoffmann
Located in Vienna, AT
A really beautiful, modern and exclusive brass chandelier, chased, hammered and casted parts. Model
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2010s Austrian Jugendstil Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

XL-Graben Cafe Josef Hoffmann and the Wiener Werkstätte Chandelier, Re-Edition
By Wiener Werkstätte, Josef Hoffmann, Woka Lamps
Located in Vienna, AT
Josef Hoffmann designed this pendant for the famous Graben Cafè in Vienna. he earlier has used this design for the Staekelberg, Knips and Zuckerkandl Mansion. We have also a version ...
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2010s Austrian Jugendstil Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Wiener Werkstätte Jugendstil Brass Chandelier from Secessionist Period
By Wiener Werkstätte
Located in East Hampton, NY
Jugendstil chandelier/ pendant light with 8 sockets from the Vienna Secessionist period - Wiener
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Early 20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

2 Modern Neoclassical Silver & Crystal Pendants / Chandelier, Wiener Werkstatte
By Wiener Werkstätte
Located in New York, NY
A Rare and Important pair of Viennese Secession pendants / chandeliers or flush mounts attributed
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Early 20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Silver Plate, Nickel

Wiener Werkstätte Pendant Opaline Jugenstil Chandelier, Re Edition
By Wiener Werkstätte, Woka Lamps
Located in Vienna, AT
Punched brass-sheet, hand blown Opaline glass 35 or 50 cm in diameter, hanging on cords with brass balls. Different variations are available see our pictures! Most components accord...
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2010s Austrian Jugendstil Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Wiener Werkstätte Opaline Glass and Posamentery Chandelier Re-Edition
By Wiener Werkstätte, Woka Lamps
Located in Vienna, AT
Punched brass-sheet, hand blown opaline glass 35cm or 50 cm in diameter, hanging on passement Brass, optionally varnished or nickel-plated, all other finishes on request All co...
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2010s Austrian Jugendstil Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Josef Hoffmann & Wiener Werkstatte Ceiling Lamp, Chandelier, Re-Edition
By Wiener Werkstätte, Josef Hoffmann, Woka Lamps
Located in Vienna, AT
Chandelier, also used by Hoffman at the Hohe Warte buildings Brauner and Hochstaetter 1905-1907
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2010s Austrian Vienna Secession Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Brass

Original Josef Hoffmann & Wiener Werkstätte Art Deco Jugendstil Chandelier
By Wiener Werkstätte, Josef Hoffmann, Woka Lamps
Located in Vienna, AT
Original and unique Eight-arm chandelier for the Sigmund Berl House in Freudenthal, built in 1922
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Josef Hoffmann&Wiener Werkstätte, Cafe Sabarsky Jugendstil Chandelier, ReEdition
By Wiener Werkstätte, Josef Hoffmann, Woka Lamps
Located in Vienna, AT
Very elegant crystal-chandelier, the original chandelier is at the Cafe Sabarsky, Neue Galerie, New
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2010s Austrian Jugendstil Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Brass

Josef Hoffmann & Wiener Werkstätte "Fabric Department" Chandelier, Re Edition
By Wiener Werkstätte, Woka Lamps, Josef Hoffmann
Located in Vienna, AT
A simple but sensational fixture, designed by Josef Hoffmann, for the fabric department of the Wiener Werkstaette on Kaerntnerstrasse in Vienna. Style and color of the fabric custom ...
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2010s Austrian Jugendstil Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Silk

Chandelier Brass in the Manner of Dagobert Peche Wiener Werkstätte, Austria 1910
By Dagobert Peche, Wiener Werkstätte
Located in Vienna, AT
Chandelier of solid brass in the manner of Dagobert Peche and Wiener Werkstätte, Austria around
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Vintage 1910s Austrian Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Josef Hoffmann and the Wiener Werkstätte Jugendstil Chandelier, Re Edtion
By Wiener Werkstätte, Woka Lamps, Josef Hoffmann
Located in Vienna, AT
Important design by Josef Hoffmann and the Wiener Werkstätte for the apartment Dr Hermann
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2010s Austrian Jugendstil Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Josef Hoffmann/Wiener Werkstätte Crystal Glass "Werkbund" Chandelier, Re-Edition
By Wiener Werkstätte, Woka Lamps, Josef Hoffmann
Located in Vienna, AT
Magnificent crystal-chandelier, once and unique presented at the Wiener Werkstaetten Room from the
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2010s Austrian Jugendstil Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Brass

Dagobert Peche & Wiener Werkstätte Early Art Deco Chandelier, Re Edition
By Wiener Werkstätte, Woka Lamps, Dagobert Peche
Located in Vienna, AT
Lush and opulent decorated chandelier, handchased and hammered. Excellent and brilliant
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2010s Austrian Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Josef Hoffmann Wiener Werkstätte Pendant Jugendstil Silk Chandelier, Re-Edition
By Wiener Werkstätte, Josef Hoffmann, Woka Lamps
Located in Vienna, AT
A Josef Hoffmann design for the Staekelborg, Knips and for the Berta Zuckerkandl Mansion. Comes as well in other sizes and colors. The other images shows the lamp in a showroom of th...
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2010s Austrian Jugendstil Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Josef Hoffmann-Wiener Werkstätte Pendant, Re Edition
By Wiener Werkstätte, Woka Lamps, Josef Hoffmann
Located in Vienna, AT
Brass lamp lacquered or nickel-plated. Silk-shade comes in any color, white inside. All handmade. Optionally the bottom can be covered with a hardened opaline-glass in a brass-frame....
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2010s Austrian Art Nouveau Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Wiener Werkstätte Chandlier Made of Brass and Opaline Glass, Re-Edition
By Wiener Werkstätte, Woka Lamps
Located in Vienna, AT
manufactured at the Wiener Werkstätte 3 x Edison screw sockets E26/E27 for incandescent or LED All
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2010s Austrian Jugendstil Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Josef Hoffmann/Wiener Werkstatte Jugendstil Ceiling Lamp Re-Edition
By Wiener Werkstätte, Woka Lamps, Josef Hoffmann
Located in Vienna, AT
Chandelier, also used by Hoffman at the Hohe Warte buildings Brauner and Hochstaetter, 1905-1907
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2010s Austrian Jugendstil Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Josef Hoffmann & Wiener Werkstätte Jugendstil Style Pende, Re Editon
By Josef Hoffmann, Wiener Werkstätte, Woka Lamps
Located in Vienna, AT
Pendant, used in several Versions in Showrooms of the Wiener Werkstätte. Also available in a single
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2010s Austrian Jugendstil Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Wiener Werkstätte Brass and Opaline Glass Pendant, Re Edition, Custom Made
By Wiener Werkstätte, Woka Lamps
Located in Vienna, AT
Very elegant pendant-lamp - total drop custom - a smaller Version is available- see "related Products" All components according to the UL regulations, with an additional charge we...
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2010s Austrian Jugendstil Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Dagobert Peche & Wiener Werkstätte Art Deco Chandelier, Re Edition
By Dagobert Peche, Woka Lamps
Located in Vienna, AT
Very elaborate pendant light, chased brass, with casted parts - see secondary image - in the making - from the workshop - Lenght custom made All components according to the UL regul...
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2010s Austrian Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Josef Hoffmann Jugendstil Single Light Pendant for Wiener Werkstätte, Re-Edition
By Wiener Werkstätte, Josef Hoffmann, Woka Lamps
Located in Vienna, AT
Hanging- lamp from the showrooms of the Wiener Werkstätte used by Hoffmann in several variations
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2010s Austrian Jugendstil Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Brass

Midcentury Brass 8-Arm Sputnik Chandelier by Vereinigte Werkstätte, 1960s
By Vereinigte Werkstätten München
Located in Hagenbach, DE
A midcentury chandelier made in Germany in the 1960s. It is fascinating with its rare arms and
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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal, Brass

Midcentury Brass 8-Arm Sputnik Chandelier by Vereinigte Werkstätte, 1960s
By Vereinigte Werkstätten München
Located in Hagenbach, DE
A midcentury chandelier made in Germany in the 1960s. It is fascinating with its rare arms and
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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass, Metal

Josef Hoffmann&Wiener Werkstätte "Graben Cafe Pur" 55 Pendant Re Edition
By Wiener Werkstätte, Josef Hoffmann, Woka Lamps
Located in Vienna, AT
Total drop custom made - different colours and sizes available Most components according to the UL regulations, with an additional charge we will UL-list and label our fixtures.  
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2010s Austrian Jugendstil Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Extremely Rare Art Nouveau/Art Deco Chandelier, Austria, 1920s
By Wiener Werkstätte
Located in Praha, CZ
Absolutely astonishing Art Nouveau/Art Deco chandelier attributed to Wiener Werkstatte
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Vintage 1920s Austrian Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Woka Wiener Werkstätte Pendant "Ivan" DM
By Woka Lamps
Located in Vienna, AT
A chandelier which can illluminate a ceiling rosette from two bulbs inside the metal-part and three
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2010s Austrian Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Woka Wiener Werkstätte Pendant "Ivan" DM
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Austrian Wiener Werkstätte Glass and Brass Pendant, 1930s
By Josef Hoffmann
Located in Milan, IT
Austrian Wiener Werkstätte glass and brass pendant, 1930s Attributed to Josef Hoffmann.
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Vintage 1930s Austrian Art Nouveau Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Viennese Jugendstil Chandelier Attributed Wiener Werkstaette Re-Edition
By Wiener Werkstätte, Woka Lamps
Located in Vienna, AT
Very elegant chandelier, pictured is a patinated-Version (DM 35cm), also available with a bigger
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2010s Austrian Jugendstil Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Wiener Werkstaette Pendant / Chandelier Opaline Glass Re Edition
By Wiener Werkstätte, Woka Lamps
Located in Vienna, AT
Punched brass-sheet, hand blown opaline glass 35, also available with 50 cm in diameter, hanging on passement Length is custom made! All components according to the UL regulations, ...
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2010s Austrian Vienna Secession Chandeliers and Pendants

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Fabric, Opaline Glass, Silk

Josef Hoffmann for the Wiener Werkstätte Lantern, Jugendstil, Re-Edition
By Woka Lamps, Josef Hoffmann
Located in Vienna, AT
This type of lamp was used by Josef Hoffmann in his best and puristic phase, two years before the founding of the historical Wiener Werkstaette for several houses: Hohe Warte Hennebe...
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2010s Austrian Jugendstil Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Art Deco Chandelier by Woka Lamps Vienna, Re Edition
By Wiener Werkstätte, Josef Hoffmann, Woka Lamps
Located in Vienna, AT
A chandelier which can illluminate a ceiling rosette from the bulbs inside the metal-part which is
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2010s Austrian Jugendstil Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Dagobert Peche Art Deco Chandelier for Wiener Werkstaette, Re Edition
By Dagobert Peche, Wiener Werkstätte, Woka Lamps
Located in Vienna, AT
Unusual chandelier made in solid brass, hand-hammered ornaments, can be made in any surface, on the
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2010s Austrian Jugendstil Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Delicate and Elegant Josef Hoffmann & Wiener Werkstaette Chandelier, Re-Edition
By Woka Lamps, Wiener Werkstätte, Josef Hoffmann
Located in Vienna, AT
Five-arm chandelier for the Welz Family in Vienna. Lit.: WW Archive at the MAK in Vienna. A three
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2010s Austrian Jugendstil Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Jugendstil Josef Hoffmann & Wiener Werkstätte Ceiling Light with Bulbs, Re Editi
By Woka Lamps, Koloman Moser
Located in Vienna, AT
Ceiling light with ten opaline glass bulbs, total drop custom made. Josef Hoffmann and Koloman Moser were using these designs! Glasses with colored spots with an additional charge ...
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2010s Austrian Jugendstil Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Josef Hoffmann and the Wiener Werksaette Silk/Brass Chandelier
By Wiener Werkstätte, Josef Hoffmann, Woka Lamps
Located in Vienna, AT
A Josef Hoffmann design for the Staekelborg, Knips and for the Berta Zuckerkandl Mansion. Comes in all sizes Total drop custom made - 55 cm DM Most components according to the UL reg...
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2010s Austrian Jugendstil Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Brass

Hugo Gorge Six Light Brass Chandelier, Viennese Modern Age, 1930s, Austria
By Josef Hoffmann, Wiener Werkstätte, Hugo Gorge
Located in Biebergemund, Hessen
Very rare and elegant Viennese Modern Age bronzed brass chandelier designed by Professor Hugo Gorge
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Vintage 1930s Austrian Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Bronze

Josef Hoffmann & Wiener Werkstaette Hanging Lamp Chandelier, Pendant, Re-Edition
By Wiener Werkstätte, Josef Hoffmann, Woka Lamps
Located in Vienna, AT
Josef Hoffmann&Wiener Werkstaette hanging lamp chandelier, pendant. Re-edition Single pendant
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2010s Austrian Jugendstil Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Brass

1920s Karl Hagenauer Weiner Werkstatte Wien Nickel Brass Glass Ceiling Lamp
By Karl Hagenauer
Located in Brescia, IT
Rare and gourgeus ceiling lamp by Karl Hagenauer Wien, 1925 Nickel plated brass frame Glass Shade (diameter 15 cm) Excellent condiction Perfect working order.
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Vintage 1920s Austrian Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass, Nickel

Josef Hoffmann & Wiener Werkstaette Hanging Lamp Chandelier, Pendant, Re-Edition
By Wiener Werkstätte, Josef Hoffmann, Woka Lamps
Located in Vienna, AT
A hanging lamp with chased rosebuds on the rim, glass-hangings and fabric in the requested Color. Comp WW Archive, Museum of Applied Arts Vienna MAK, wall Vase, No. S 2243, Expertise...
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2010s Austrian Jugendstil Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Josef Hoffmann and the Wiener Werksaette Silk/Brass Chandelier
By Wiener Werkstätte, Josef Hoffmann, Woka Lamps
Located in Vienna, AT
A Josef Hoffmann design for the Staekelborg, Knips and for the Berta Zuckerkandl Mansion. Comes in all sizes Total drop custom made - 55 cm DM Most components according to the UL reg...
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2010s Austrian Jugendstil Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Brass

Josef Hoffmann/Wiener Werkstaette Moldauer Brass and Silk Chandelier, Re-Edition
By Wiener Werkstätte, Woka Lamps, Josef Hoffmann
Located in Vienna, AT
This chandelier is an excellent example for Hoffmanns way from the geometrical reduction - started
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2010s Austrian Jugendstil Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Dagobert Peche Wiener Werkstaette Neue Galerie Ny Jugendstil Chandelier Reedited
By Wiener Werkstätte, Woka Lamps, Dagobert Peche
Located in Vienna, AT
Originally owned by Woka, the lamp has been sold at the Viennese auction-house "im Kinsky" to Ronald Lauder for the Neue Galerie New York and is now reproduced by the skilled craftsm...
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2010s Austrian Jugendstil Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Rare Pendant Attributed to Wiener Werkstaette, Austria, 1920s
By Wiener Werkstätte
Located in London, GB
Rare and unique pendant lamp attributed to Wiener Werkstatte, Austria, 1920s. Metal and opaline
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Early 20th Century Austrian Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Concert Hall Chandelier Pendant, Jugendstil Secession Style, Wiener Werkstätte
By Wiener Werkstätte, Woka Lamps
Located in Vienna, AT
Chandelier in the lobby of the Vienna Concert hall, build by the famous theater-architects Fellner
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2010s Austrian Vienna Secession Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Midcentury, Hagenauer Pendant Lamp with Three Elements, Austria
By Werkstätte Hagenauer Wien
Located in Vienna, Austria
Three element pendant lamp from the Austrian manufacture Hagenauer. The lamp is in original untouched condition, no restoration or repairs whatsoever. The original textile cables ar...
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Wiener Werstaette Re-Edition Pendant Lamp Opaline Glass
By Wiener Werkstätte, Woka Lamps
Located in Vienna, AT
Very elegant pendant-lamp - total drop custom-made. Also available as flush mount. Measure: 35cm diameter. Most components according to the UL regulations, with an additional charge...
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2010s Austrian Jugendstil Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Viennese Modernist Steel Chandelier by Dagobert Peche, 1910s
By Dagobert Peche
Located in London, GB
Hoffmann With the striking presence of this six-armed steel chandelier by Dagobert Peche, blending the
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Vintage 1910s Austrian Vienna Secession Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Josef Hoffmann & Wiener Werkstaette Art Nouveau Chandelier, Re-Edition
By Woka Lamps, Josef Hoffmann
Located in Vienna, AT
Before the funding of the historical Wiener Werkstätte, four pieces of this lamp were designed and
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2010s Austrian Jugendstil Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Josef Hoffmann Koloman Moser Wiener Werkstaette Pende, re Edition
By Wiener Werkstätte, Woka Lamps, Josef Hoffmann
Located in Vienna, AT
Frequently used by Josef Hoffmann and Koloman Moser in their early works for the Wiener Werkstätte
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2010s Austrian Jugendstil Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Josef Hoffmann for the Wiener Werkstaette Ceiling Lamp Fabric Shades, Re Edition
By Wiener Werkstätte, Josef Hoffmann, Woka Lamps
Located in Vienna, AT
Three-arm chandelier with fabric shades. The given length is just the chandelier with no chain, the
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2010s Austrian Jugendstil Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Josef Hoffmann&Koloman Moser, Wiener Werkstaette Vienna Secession Pendant Edit
By Wiener Werkstätte, Koloman Moser, Josef Hoffmann
Located in Vienna, AT
A single pendant from the chandelier for the entrance of the Wiener Werkstaette-Showrooms in
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2010s Austrian Jugendstil Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal, Brass

French Bronze Art Deco Hollywood Regency Chandelier Showing Male Nude Figures
Located in Antwerp, BE
A remarkable two tier bronze six light French Hollywood Regency chandelier, the upper part inspired
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Bronze, Copper

Art Deco Vintage Chandelier Circular Brass Hugo Gorge circa 1930 Vienna
By Hugo Gorge
Located in Vienna, AT
Art Deco vintage brass chandelier in circular shape attributed to Hugo Gorge, circa 1930 Vienna. A
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Vintage 1930s Austrian Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Outstanding Rare and Important Chandelier by Eduard Josef Wimmer-Wisgrill
By Eduard Josef Wimmer Wisgrill, J. & L. Lobmeyr Company
Located in Munich, DE
the only known copy of the rare no.3241 chandelier by J. & L. Lobmeyr. both levels can be lighted
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Vintage 1920s Austrian Vienna Secession Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Glass

Josef Hoffmann Brass Chandelier/Pendant, Vienna Secession Style Re-Edition
By Josef Hoffmann, Woka Lamps
Located in Vienna, AT
Werkstatte in 1903, used in different forms at the Villenkolonie Hohe Warte, Waerndorfer and Biach apartments
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2010s Austrian Vienna Secession Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Brass

French Bronze Art Deco Hollywood Regency Chandelier Showing Male Nude Figures
Located in Antwerp, BE
A remarkable two-tier bronze six-light French Hollywood Regency chandelier, the upper part inspired
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Bronze, Copper

1960 Austria Kalmar 'Catena' Flush Mount Chandelier Murano Glass & Brass
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Elegant flush mount chandelier model Catena made by J.T. Kalmar, Vienna. J.T. Kalmar was a student
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Vintage 1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Josef Frank Six Light Brass Chandelier, Viennese Modern Age, 1940s, Austria
By Haus & Garten, J.T. Kalmar, Josef Frank
Located in Biebergemund, Hessen
Beautiful Josef Frank J.T. Kalmar (attr.) Viennese Modern Age brass chandelier. Josef Frank was one
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Vintage 1940s Austrian Vienna Secession Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

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Werkstatte Chandelier For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the werkstatte chandelier you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, brass and glass, every werkstatte chandelier was constructed with great care. There are 28 variations of the antique or vintage werkstatte chandelier you’re looking for, while we also have 61 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect werkstatte chandelier — we have versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. A werkstatte chandelier, designed in the Art Nouveau, Art Deco or Mid-Century Modern style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. A well-made werkstatte chandelier has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Wiener Werkstätte, Woka Lamps and Josef Hoffmann are consistently popular.

How Much is a Werkstatte Chandelier?

A werkstatte chandelier can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $4,840, while the lowest priced sells for $1,324 and the highest can go for as much as $67,989.

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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