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Geometric Icosahedron Pendant Lamp Light Vitrolite Glass Globe as George Nelson
By George Nelson
Located in Hyattsville, MD
. Very rare George Nelson (attributed) poly triangular icosahedron globe pendant light. Originally
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Milk Glass

George Nelson & Associates Beehive Pendant Lamp
By Nessen Lighting, George Nelson
Located in Chicago, IL
George Nelson & Associates Beehive Pendant Lamp: Designed by Lucia DeRespinis (1960) for George
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

George Nelson, Saucer Bubble Pendant, Steel, Plastic, USA, 1952
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in High Point, NC
An early "Saucer Bubble" Pendant light designed by George Nelson and produced by Herman Miller, USA
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Steel

George Nelson for Herman Miller Pair of Midcentury Cigar Bubble Pendant Lights
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Studio City, CA
A fantastic pair of George Nelson for Herman Miller vintage hanging ceiling iconic cigar bubble
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Steel, Wire

George Nelson for Herman Miller Triple Bubble Chandelier
By George Nelson
Located in Dallas, TX
A hard-to-find triple bubble chandelier by Geore Nelson. Includes the cigar bubble measuring
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Wire

Mid Century Modern George Nelson Style Large Atomic Hanging Saucer Bubble Lamp
By George Nelson
Located in Chicago, IL
Mid Century Modern George Nelson Style Large Atomic Hanging Saucer Bubble Lamp George Nelson
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Mid Century Modern George Nelson Style Small Atomic Hanging Saucer Bubble Lamp
By George Nelson
Located in Chicago, IL
Mid Century Modern George Nelson Style Small Atomic Hanging Saucer Bubble Lamp George Nelson
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Original Large George Nelson Bubble Lamps for Howard Miller (B)
By Howard Miller, George Nelson
Located in Oakland, CA
Large original George Nelson Bubble Lamp for the Howard Miller Clock Company. Having a 26 inches in
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal, Wire

Large Original George Nelson Bubble Lamp for Howard Miller Clock Company (A)
By Howard Miller, George Nelson
Located in Oakland, CA
Large original George Nelson Bubble Lamp for the Howard Miller Clock Company. Having a 26 inches in
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Wire, Metal

Mid-Century Modern Saucer Cocoon Pendant Lamp, 1960s
By George Nelson
Located in Hagenbach, DE
: 22 cm - 40 cm The light requires one E27 light bulb. Works with both 120/220V. Good vintage
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Resin

Cocoon Pendant Lamp
By Aloys F. Gangkofner, George Nelson, Flos, Kaare Klint, Achille Castiglioni
Located in München, DE
Very nice Cocoon pendant lamp from the 1960s. Wonderful and contemporary design. A highlight for
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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Cocoon Pendant Lamp
Cocoon Pendant Lamp
H 11.82 in Dm 17.33 in
Mid Century Modern George Nelson Style Atomic Oval Hanging Bubble Lamp
Located in Chicago, IL
Mid Century Modern George Nelson Style Atomic Oval Hanging Bubble Lamp George Nelson designed the
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Rare Large Pair 1970's Murano Cascade for Carlo Nelson Design by Mazzega
By Mazzega
Located in Los Angeles, CA
price is for one, I wish I had the house for this light, I would have kept one for sure, each pieces
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Isamu Noguchi Akari 16A Light Sculpture
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Dronten, NL
Akari 16A pendant designed by Isamu Noguchi, 1951. Manufactured by Ozeki & Co. in Japan. Bambu
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Bamboo, Paper

Isamu Noguchi Akari 16A Light Sculpture
Isamu Noguchi Akari 16A Light Sculpture
H 9.45 in W 19.69 in D 15.75 in
Isamu Noguchi Akari 70EN Light Sculpture
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Dronten, NL
Herman Miller company, where he joined with George Nelson, Paul László and Charles Eames to produce a
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Bamboo, Paper

Vintage pendant lamp by Friedel Wauer for Cocoon Leuchten International, 1960
By Goldkant Leuchten, Friedel Wauer
Located in Wolfurt, AT
Beautiful pendant lamp Cocoon from the 1950-60s by Friedel Wauer for Cocoon Leuchten International
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Latex

Cocoon Cascade Lamp
By George Nelson, Aloys F. Gangkofner, Flos, Kaare Klint, Achille Castiglioni
Located in München, DE
every room. A warm and comfortable light is created. Condition: Very good vintage condition with
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Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Cocoon Cascade Lamp
Cocoon Cascade Lamp
H 47.25 in Dm 18.12 in
Chrome Hooded Up-lit Chandelier by Robert Long
By Edward Wormley, Robert Long
Located in Danville, CA
shade for a dramatic indirect light. Comes with 10' of original chrome chain. It has the feel of a
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Chrome

Freeform Series Light Sculpture XXII, usa
By John Procario
Located in New York, NY
residential projects such as a monumental work installed in the lobby of the Kaufman Orginization’s Nelson
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2010s American Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Linen, Ash

John Procario, Freeform Series Light Sculpture XXXIII, USA
Located in New York, NY
residential projects such as a monumental work installed in the lobby of the Kaufman Orginization’s Nelson
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2010s Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Oak

John Procario, Freeform Series Light Sculpture XXXII, USA
By John Procario
Located in New York, NY
residential projects such as a monumental work installed in the lobby of the Kaufman Orginization’s Nelson
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2010s American Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Ash

John Procario, Freeform Series Light Sculpture XXX, USA
By John Procario
Located in New York, NY
residential projects such as a monumental work installed in the lobby of the Kaufman Orginization’s Nelson
Category

2010s American Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Oak

John Procario, Freeform Series Light Sculpture XXIX, USA
By John Procario
Located in New York, NY
residential projects such as a monumental work installed in the lobby of the Kaufman Organization’s Nelson
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2010s American Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Walnut

John Procario, Freeform Series Light Sculpture XXVIII, USA
By John Procario
Located in New York, NY
residential projects such as a monumental work installed in the lobby of the Kaufman Organization’s Nelson
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2010s American Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Ash

John Procario, Freeform Series Light Sculpture XXVII, USA
By John Procario
Located in New York, NY
residential projects such as a monumental work installed in the lobby of the Kaufman Organization’s Nelson
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2010s American Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Oak

John Procario, Freeform Series Light Sculpture XXV, USA
By John Procario
Located in New York, NY
residential projects such as a monumental work installed in the lobby of the Kaufman Orginization’s Nelson
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2010s American Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Ash

John Procario, Freeform Series Light Sculpture XXVI, USA
By John Procario
Located in New York, NY
residential projects such as a monumental work installed in the lobby of the Kaufman Orginization’s Nelson
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2010s American Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Silver

John Procario, Freeform Series Light Sculpture XXIV, USA
By John Procario
Located in New York, NY
residential projects such as a monumental work installed in the lobby of the Kaufman Organization’s Nelson
Category

2010s American Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Oak

John Procario, Freeform Series Light Sculpture XVII, USA
By John Procario
Located in New York, NY
residential projects such as a monumental work installed in the lobby of the Kaufman Orginization’s Nelson
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2010s American Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Ash

John Procario, Freeform Series Light Sculpture XVIII, USA, 2020
By John Procario
Located in New York, NY
residential projects such as a monumental work installed in the lobby of the Kaufman Orginization’s Nelson
Category

2010s American Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Walnut

John Procario, Freeform Series Light Sculpture XIX, USA, 2020
By John Procario
Located in New York, NY
residential projects such as a monumental work installed in the lobby of the Kaufman Orginization’s Nelson
Category

2010s American Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Ash

'Pear' Pendant Light by George Nelson
By George Nelson
Located in London, GB
A waxed paper pendant light with brushed nickel ceiling plate, gallery and original flex, multiples
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Vintage 1960s American Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Nickel

'Pear' Pendant Light by George Nelson
'Pear' Pendant Light by George Nelson
H 12.6 in W 13 in D 13 in
Mini Bubble Pendant Light by George Nelson
By George Nelson
Located in London, GB
A paper spherical pendant light with brushed nickel ceiling plate, gallery and original flex
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Late 20th Century British Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Nickel

Small 'Cigar' Pendant Light by George Nelson
By George Nelson
Located in London, GB
A waxed paper pendant light with brushed nickel ceiling plate, gallery and original flex, multiples
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Vintage 1960s British Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Nickel

Small 'Cigar' Pendant Light by George Nelson
Small 'Cigar' Pendant Light by George Nelson
H 13.78 in W 10.63 in D 10.63 in
George Nelson Large Bubble Pendant Light
By Howard Miller, George Nelson
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
George Nelson for Howard Milelr large bubble pendant light. Very good original condition with newly
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Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Rubber

George Nelson Large Bubble Pendant Light
By Howard Miller, George Nelson
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
George Nelson for Howard Milelr large bubble pendant light. Very good original condition with newly
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Rubber

Large Vintage George Nelson Cigar Bubble Pendant Light Produced by Modernica USA
By George Nelson
Located in Hastings, GB
A large George Nelson cigar bubble pendant light. Designed in 1952, this was produced by Modernica
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Nickel, Steel

George Nelson Hanging Bubble Light with Original Box
By George Nelson
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A Classic vintage George Nelson hanging bubble light with original ceiling plate and box, retains
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Medium 'Cigar' Pendant Light
By George Nelson
Located in London, GB
By George Nelson. A waxed paper pendant light with brushed nickel ceiling plate, gallery and
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Vintage 1960s American Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Nickel

Medium 'Cigar' Pendant Light
Medium 'Cigar' Pendant Light
H 20.87 in W 13 in D 13 in
Large 'Cigar' Pendant Light
By George Nelson
Located in London, GB
By George Nelson. A waxed paper pendant light with brushed nickel ceiling plate, gallery and
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Vintage 1960s American Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Nickel

Large 'Cigar' Pendant Light
Large 'Cigar' Pendant Light
H 32.68 in W 15.36 in D 15.36 in
Monumental George Nelson Bubble Pendant Lamp
By Howard Miller, George Nelson
Located in Buffalo, NY
current production! Designed by George Nelson, very early production, retains original Howard Miller
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Modern Saucer Cocoon Pendant Lamp by George Nelson, 1960s
By George Nelson
Located in Hagenbach, DE
A cocoon hanging lamp made In the 1960s by George Nelson. The material of the lamp is transparent
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Resin

George Nelson for Howard Miller Bell Pendant Bubble Lamp
By George Nelson, Howard Miller
Located in Culver City, CA
Designed in the 1950s this is one of the rarer George Nelson bubble lamp forms, the bell. This bell
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Modernist Net Light circa 1959, George Nelson, Lucia Derespinis, Howard Miller
By Howard Miller, George Nelson
Located in Buffalo, NY
Extremely rare midcentury hanging pendant. Nice original condition, minor tears to bottom, does not
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Modern Multi-Faceted Milk Glass Pendant Light
By George Nelson
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-Century Modern, multifaceted, milk glass pendant light with brass is newly wired with 48 inches
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Modern Faceted Milk Glass Geometric Pendant Light
By George Nelson
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Spectacular, Mid-Century Modern, 20 sided polygon, faceted milk glass, geometric form, pendant
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

George Nelson Pair of Lucite /Polished Aluminum Nimbus Pendants Nessen Studio
By Nessen Studio, George Nelson
Located in Miami, FL
Farid Iskander for George Nelson and Associates in 1969 and looking more like UFOs, these pendants are
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Aluminum

George Nelson Bubble Lamp
By Howard Miller, George Nelson
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage Howard Miller bubble lamp by George Nelson. This iconic lamp is composed of a steel wire
Category

Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

George Nelson Bubble Lamp
George Nelson Bubble Lamp
H 6 in W 17.5 in D 17.5 in
"Bell" Cocoon by George Nelson for Modernica, 1998
By George Nelson
Located in Mortsel, BE
Introducing the iconic "Bell" Cocoon Pendant, a masterpiece designed by George Nelson for Modernica
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Late 20th Century Central American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pe...

Materials

Steel

1950s George Nelson for Howard Miller Bubble Lamp
By Howard Miller, George Nelson
Located in Houston, TX
Iconic and collectible saucer Bubble lamp designed by George Nelson and manufactured by Howard
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Steel

Brass Frame Capiz Shell Saucer Hanging Pendant Swag Lamp with Long Chain
By George Nelson
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Vintage saucer shaped capiz shell pendant light. The dramatic pendant light fixture mounts to the
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal, Brass

Cocoon Pendant Lamp
By Flos, Achille Castiglioni, George Nelson, Aloys F. Gangkofner, Kaare Klint
Located in München, DE
Very nice Cocoon pendant lamp from the 1960s. Wonderful and contemporary design. A highlight for
Category

Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Cocoon Pendant Lamp
Cocoon Pendant Lamp
H 10.24 in Dm 19.69 in
Isamu Noguchi Akari 33N Light Sculpture
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Dronten, NL
collaboration with the Herman Miller company, where he joined with George Nelson, Paul László and Charles Eames
Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Bamboo, Paper

Isamu Noguchi Akari 33N Light Sculpture
Isamu Noguchi Akari 33N Light Sculpture
H 18.51 in W 18.51 in L 18.51 in
Isamu Noguchi Akari 75D Light Sculpture
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Dronten, NL
George Nelson, Paul László and Charles Eames to produce a catalog containing what is often considered to
Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Bamboo, Paper

Isamu Noguchi Akari 75D Light Sculpture
Isamu Noguchi Akari 75D Light Sculpture
H 29.53 in Dm 29.53 in L 29.53 in
Isamu Noguchi Akari 75D Light Sculpture
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Dronten, NL
George Nelson, Paul László and Charles Eames to produce a catalog containing what is often considered to
Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Bamboo, Paper

Isamu Noguchi Akari 70N Light Sculpture
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Dronten, NL
collaboration with the Herman Miller company, where he joined with George Nelson, Paul László and Charles Eames
Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Bamboo, Paper

Isamu Noguchi Akari 70N Light Sculpture
Isamu Noguchi Akari 70N Light Sculpture
H 13 in Dm 27.56 in L 13 in
Isamu Noguchi Akari 70N Light Sculpture
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Dronten, NL
George Nelson, Paul László and Charles Eames to produce a catalog containing what is often considered to
Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Bamboo, Paper

Isamu Noguchi Akari 33N Light Sculpture
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Dronten, NL
company, where he joined with George Nelson, Paul László and Charles Eames to produce a catalog containing
Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Bamboo, Paper

Isamu Noguchi Akari 33N Light Sculpture
Isamu Noguchi Akari 33N Light Sculpture
H 62.21 in W 18.51 in D 18.51 in
Isamu Noguchi Akari 39 Extra Large Light Sculpture
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Dronten, NL
George Nelson, Paul László and Charles Eames to produce a catalog containing what is often considered to
Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Bamboo, Paper

Lightcraft of California Chandelier with 6 Cascading Smoke Glass Orb Globes
Located in Topeka, KS
Incredible Lightcraft of California Mid-Century Modern black and brass chandelier or ceiling light
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

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Nelson Pendant Light For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic nelson pendant light available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, plastic and paper, every nelson pendant light was constructed with great care. There are many kinds of the nelson pendant light you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. Each nelson pendant light bearing Mid-Century Modern or Modern hallmarks is very popular. A well-made nelson pendant light has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by George Nelson and Howard Miller are consistently popular.

How Much is a Nelson Pendant Light?

A nelson pendant light can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $795, while the lowest priced sells for $170 and the highest can go for as much as $3,600.

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 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, 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. (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.)

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 natural world-inspired designs of the Art Nouveau era 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 — shop a collection today that includes antique Art Deco chandeliers, Stilnovo chandeliers, Baccarat chandeliers and more.

Questions About Nelson Pendant Light
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021
    A swag pendant light is a fixture that hangs from the ceiling and provides an often inexpensive light source while taking up very little space. Swag pendant lights take up little space — the fixture is typically a bare or shaded socket that is suspended from the ceiling by way of a robust metal chain or cord. A swag pendant also offers a variety of installation options and can enhance the overall look of the room. Shop a range of antique and vintage swag pendant lighting on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    Mini pendant lights are scaled-down versions of pendant lights that dangle from an overhead support. Unique mini-pendant lights are a wonderful way to set the ambiance for an entire space because they dangle in mid-air. On 1stDibs, shop vintage and antique pendant lights.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 30, 2024
    Here are what the parts of a pendant light are called: The part that attaches to the ceiling is the mounting strap, and the canopy is the part that covers it. A chain usually connects the canopy to the rest of the light at a point called the hanging loop. At the end of the chain is the socket that holds the pendant light's bulb. On many pendants, a shade surrounds the bulb and diffuses light to soften the illumination produced by the fixtures. Shop a range of pendant lights on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    The difference between pendant lights and chandeliers is not complicated. In terms of both style and function, chandeliers are not that different from pendant lights. The difference between a chandelier and pendant light is not how they look but rather the way in which they hang. Chandeliers are suspended with multiple branches that hold many bulbs while pendants typically dangle from one central cord or chain. Chandeliers tend to be more intricate and fancier, so if you're looking for something luxurious, then this might work best. With pendants, you’re likely to find a variety of examples in minimalistic modern styles; these would make great additions to any office space because of their versatility like being able to turn them on/off with ease. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique and vintage pendant lights and chandeliers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023
    Yes, you can put a pendant light above a kitchen sink. However, if you don’t already have a light receptacle in place, you may need to hire a professional electrician to run wiring to the area. Also, ensure that there is at least 30 to 36 inches of clearance below the light, so you can stand at the sink. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of pendant lights.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 17, 2023
    Yes, glass pendant lights get dusty. However, all lighting fixtures will eventually gather dust. Regularly wiping your pendant lights can reduce the presence of dust. Shop a variety of glass pendant lights on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    Where you hang a pendant light over a kitchen sink is largely a matter of personal preference. If you're installing a new light fixture, consider where you most need task lighting. You may find it better to hang the lamp off to one side to illuminate a food prep area. Generally, there should be 35 to 40 inches of space between the bottom of the pendant and the countertop to allow for adequate clearance. On 1stDibs, find a collection of pendant lights.