Black Forest Carved Chandelier
Early 20th Century German Arts and Crafts Chandeliers and Pendants
Oak
Antique 1890s Swiss Chandeliers and Pendants
Wood
Antique 1890s Swiss Chandeliers and Pendants
Wood
Antique Early 1900s German Chandeliers and Pendants
Wood
Vintage 1920s Unknown Black Forest Chandeliers and Pendants
Wood
Vintage 1950s Austrian Black Forest Chandeliers and Pendants
Metal
Mid-20th Century German Black Forest Chandeliers and Pendants
Metal
Vintage 1930s German Black Forest Chandeliers and Pendants
Copper
Vintage 1950s German Black Forest Chandeliers and Pendants
Metal
Vintage 1930s German Black Forest Chandeliers and Pendants
Metal
Vintage 1950s German Black Forest Chandeliers and Pendants
Metal
Early 20th Century European Black Forest Animal Sculptures
Brass, Metal
Vintage 1930s German Black Forest Chandeliers and Pendants
Metal
Vintage 1930s German Black Forest Chandeliers and Pendants
Iron
Vintage 1970s German Black Forest Chandeliers and Pendants
Metal, Brass
Vintage 1930s German Black Forest Chandeliers and Pendants
Metal
Vintage 1970s German Black Forest Chandeliers and Pendants
Metal
Vintage 1930s German Black Forest Chandeliers and Pendants
Metal
Mid-20th Century German Black Forest Chandeliers and Pendants
Metal
Vintage 1970s Austrian Black Forest Chandeliers and Pendants
Metal
20th Century Austrian Black Forest Chandeliers and Pendants
Iron, Brass, Metal
Early 20th Century German Victorian Chandeliers and Pendants
Iron
Early 20th Century German Victorian Chandeliers and Pendants
Iron
Antique 1890s Swiss Black Forest Bergere Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Mid-20th Century Austrian Folk Art Chandeliers and Pendants
Rope, Wood, Oak
Vintage 1950s German Black Forest Chandeliers and Pendants
Brass
Vintage 1930s German Black Forest Chandeliers and Pendants
Metal
Vintage 1930s German Black Forest Chandeliers and Pendants
Metal
Antique Late 19th Century German Victorian Chandeliers and Pendants
Iron
Antique Late 19th Century German Victorian Chandeliers and Pendants
Iron
Antique Late 19th Century German Victorian Chandeliers and Pendants
Iron
Early 20th Century German Victorian Chandeliers and Pendants
Iron
Early 20th Century German Victorian Chandeliers and Pendants
Iron
Early 20th Century German Early Victorian Chandeliers and Pendants
Iron
Antique Late 19th Century German Victorian Chandeliers and Pendants
Iron
Antique 1890s Swiss Black Forest Settees
Upholstery, Wood
20th Century Italian Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Fruitwood, Lacquer
Antique 19th Century Austrian More Furniture and Collectibles
Brass
2010s Italian Tables
Metal, Brass
Antique Late 19th Century German Victorian Figurative Sculptures
Iron
2010s Italian Cabinets
Marble, Onyx, Metal
Antique Late 19th Century German Rustic Candlesticks
Antler
Vintage 1960s German Black Forest Chandeliers and Pendants
Antique 19th Century German Chandeliers and Pendants
Early 20th Century French Black Forest Chandeliers and Pendants
Iron
Vintage 1930s German Folk Art Chandeliers and Pendants
Wood
Antique 19th Century German Black Forest Chandeliers and Pendants
Wood, Antler
Antique Mid-19th Century German Black Forest Chandeliers and Pendants
Wood
Early 20th Century French Black Forest Chandeliers and Pendants
Faience, Walnut
Early 20th Century French Folk Art Chandeliers and Pendants
Early 20th Century German Black Forest Chandeliers and Pendants
Antler
Early 20th Century German Chandeliers and Pendants
Wood, Antler
Vintage 1950s German Black Forest Chandeliers and Pendants
Metal
Antique Late 19th Century German Black Forest Chandeliers and Pendants
Iron
Vintage 1970s German Black Forest Chandeliers and Pendants
Metal
Antique Late 19th Century German Black Forest Chandeliers and Pendants
Iron
Antique 1890s Swiss Black Forest Tables
Wood
Antique 1880s Swiss Black Forest Game Tables
Wood
Antique 19th Century German Black Forest Sculptures
Wood, Antler
Antique 19th Century French Black Forest Wall Lights and Sconces
Wire
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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.