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Vondom Outdoor Vela Round Canopy Design by Ramon Esteve
By Ramón Esteve, Vondom
Located in Boston, MA
Vela round canopy is a modulate system with an elementary prismatic geometry that bases its
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Stainless Steel

Vondom Ulm Outdoor Daybed with Folding Canopy Design by Ramon Esteve
By Ramón Esteve, Vondom
Located in Boston, MA
daybed that strikes a perfect balance between design, technology, and ergonomics based on basic cube
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Resin

Angelo Lelii Model no.12452 Rare Whimsical Ceiling Light for Arredoluce 1955
By Arredoluce, Angelo Lelii
Located in New York, NY
a brass stem and canopy. Designed by Angelo Lelii for Arredoluce. Italy, 1955.
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Aluminum, Brass

Three-Armed Pendant by Mauri Almari for Idman
By Mauri Almari
Located in San Francisco, CA
Three shiny brass model 'K2-48' shades, held together by a three-armed brass canopy. Designed by
Category

Vintage 1950s Finnish Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Rattan Porters Chair in the Manner of Franco Albini
By Franco Albini
Located in Jacksonville, FL
Tall rattan hooded porters chair in the style of Franco Albini. Features a canopied design and a
Category

Mid-20th Century Organic Modern Chairs

Materials

Rattan

Sfinge Chandelier by Fabio Ltd
By Fabio Ltd.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
black enameled center and ceiling canopy / Designed by Fabio Bergomi for Fabio Ltd / Made in Italy 6
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and...

Materials

Brass

Sfinge Chandelier by Fabio Ltd
Sfinge Chandelier by Fabio Ltd
H 49.22 in Dm 43.31 in
Sfinge Chandelier by Fabio Ltd
By Fabio Ltd.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
black enameled center and ceiling canopy / Designed by Fabio Bergomi for Fabio Ltd / Made in Italy 6
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and...

Materials

Brass

Sfinge Chandelier by Fabio Ltd
Sfinge Chandelier by Fabio Ltd
H 49.22 in Dm 43.31 in
Puntali Sputnik Chandelier by Fabio Ltd
By Fabio Ltd.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
unlacquered brass frame with glossy black centre and canopy, designed by Fabio Bergomi for Fabio Ltd / Made in
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and...

Materials

Brass

Puntali Sputnik Chandelier by Fabio Ltd
By Fabio Ltd.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
unlacquered brass frame with glossy black centre and canopy, designed by Fabio Bergomi for Fabio Ltd / Made in
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and...

Materials

Brass

Sfinge Chandelier by Fabio Ltd
By Fabio Ltd.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
black enameled center and ceiling canopy / Designed by Fabio Bergomi for Fabio Ltd / Made in Italy 6
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and...

Materials

Brass

Sfinge Chandelier by Fabio Ltd
Sfinge Chandelier by Fabio Ltd
H 43.31 in Dm 40.16 in
Sfinge Chandelier by Fabio Ltd
By Fabio Ltd.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
enameled center and ceiling canopy / designed by Fabio Bergomi for Fabio Ltd / made in Italy 6 lights / E12
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and...

Materials

Brass

Sfinge Chandelier by Fabio Ltd
Sfinge Chandelier by Fabio Ltd
H 43.31 in Dm 40.16 in
Sfinge Chandelier by Fabio Ltd
By Fabio Ltd.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
enameled center and ceiling canopy, designed by Fabio Bergomi for Fabio Ltd, made in Italy 12-light / E12
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and...

Materials

Brass

Sfinge Chandelier by Fabio Ltd
Sfinge Chandelier by Fabio Ltd
H 41.34 in Dm 43.31 in
Sfinge Chandelier by Fabio Ltd
By Fabio Ltd.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
enameled center and ceiling canopy / Designed by Fabio Bergomi for Fabio Ltd / Made in Italy 6 lights / E12
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and...

Materials

Brass

Sfinge Chandelier by Fabio Ltd
Sfinge Chandelier by Fabio Ltd
H 43.31 in Dm 40.16 in
Sfinge Chandelier by Fabio Ltd
By Fabio Ltd.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
enameled center and ceiling canopy / Designed by Fabio Bergomi for Fabio Ltd / Made in Italy 12-light / E12
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and...

Materials

Brass

Sfinge Chandelier by Fabio Ltd
Sfinge Chandelier by Fabio Ltd
H 41.34 in Dm 40.16 in
Puntali Sputnik Chandelier by Fabio Ltd
By Fabio Ltd.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
unlacquered brass frame with matte black centre and canopy, designed by Fabio Bergomi for Fabio Ltd / Made in
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and...

Materials

Brass

Sfinge Chandelier by Fabio Ltd
By Fabio Ltd.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
enameled center and ceiling canopy / Designed by Fabio Bergomi for Fabio Ltd / Made in Italy 12 lights
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and...

Materials

Brass

Sfinge Chandelier by Fabio Ltd
Sfinge Chandelier by Fabio Ltd
H 41.34 in Dm 43.31 in
Puntali Sputnik Chandelier by Fabio Ltd
By Fabio Ltd.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
unlacquered brass frame with matte black centre and canopy, designed by Fabio Bergomi for Fabio Ltd / Made in
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and...

Materials

Brass

Sfinge Chandelier by Fabio Ltd
By Fabio Ltd.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
black enameled center and ceiling canopy / Designed by Fabio Bergomi for Fabio Ltd / Made in Italy 6
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and...

Materials

Brass

Sfinge Chandelier by Fabio Ltd
Sfinge Chandelier by Fabio Ltd
H 43.31 in Dm 40.16 in
Nova Sputnik Chandelier by Fabio Ltd
By Fabio Ltd.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
with white enameled centre and canopy / designed by Fabio Bergomi for Fabio Ltd / Made in Italy 24
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and...

Materials

Nickel

Sfinge Chandelier by Fabio Ltd
By Fabio Ltd.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
enameled center and ceiling canopy / Designed by Fabio Bergomi for Fabio Ltd / Made in Italy 6 lights / E12
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and...

Materials

Brass

Sfinge Chandelier by Fabio Ltd
Sfinge Chandelier by Fabio Ltd
H 43.31 in Dm 40.16 in
Sfinge Chandelier by Fabio Ltd
By Fabio Ltd.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
enameled center and ceiling canopy / designed by Fabio Bergomi for Fabio Ltd / made in Italy 6-light / E12
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and...

Materials

Brass

Sfinge Chandelier by Fabio Ltd
Sfinge Chandelier by Fabio Ltd
H 43.31 in Dm 40.16 in
Sfinge Chandelier by Fabio Ltd
By Fabio Ltd.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
enameled center and ceiling canopy / Designed by Fabio Bergomi for Fabio Ltd / Made in Italy 12 lights
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and...

Materials

Brass

Sfinge Chandelier by Fabio Ltd
Sfinge Chandelier by Fabio Ltd
H 41.34 in Dm 43.31 in
Sfinge Chandelier by Fabio Ltd
By Fabio Ltd.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
enameled center and ceiling canopy, designed by Fabio Bergomi for Fabio Ltd, made in Italy 12 lights / E12
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and...

Materials

Brass

Sfinge Chandelier by Fabio Ltd
Sfinge Chandelier by Fabio Ltd
H 41.34 in Dm 43.31 in
Sfinge Chandelier by Fabio Ltd
By Fabio Ltd.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
enameled center and ceiling canopy / Designed by Fabio Bergomi for Fabio Ltd / Made in Italy 12 lights
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and...

Materials

Brass

Sfinge Chandelier by Fabio Ltd
Sfinge Chandelier by Fabio Ltd
H 41.34 in Dm 43.31 in
Egina Pendant by Artemide
By Angelo Mangiarotti, Artemide
Located in Los Angeles, CA
black adjustable cable and ceiling canopy / Designed by Angelo Mangiarotti for Artemide circa 1970s
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Art Glass

Egina Pendant by Artemide
Egina Pendant by Artemide
H 9.06 in Dm 11.82 in
Sfinge Chandelier by Fabio Ltd
By Fabio Ltd.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
with black enameled center and ceiling canopy / designed by Fabio Bergomi for Fabio Ltd. / made in
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and...

Materials

Brass

Sfinge Chandelier by Fabio Ltd
Sfinge Chandelier by Fabio Ltd
H 43.31 in Dm 40.16 in
Sfinge Chandelier by Fabio Ltd
By Fabio Ltd.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
with black enameled center and ceiling canopy / designed by Fabio Bergomi for Fabio Ltd. / made in
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and...

Materials

Brass

Sfinge Chandelier by Fabio Ltd
Sfinge Chandelier by Fabio Ltd
H 43.31 in Dm 40.16 in
Nebula Sputnik Chandelier by Fabio Ltd
By Fabio Ltd.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
natural brass stems, with small black decorative globes, black center and ceiling canopy / designed by
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and...

Materials

Brass

Nebula Sputnik Chandelier by Fabio Ltd
By Fabio Ltd.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
natural brass stems, with small black decorative globes, black center and ceiling canopy / designed by
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and...

Materials

Brass

Sfinge Chandelier by Fabio Ltd
By Fabio Ltd.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
using Bollicine technique, mounted on polished brass frame with black enameled center and ceiling canopy
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and...

Materials

Brass

Sfinge Chandelier by Fabio Ltd
Sfinge Chandelier by Fabio Ltd
H 41.34 in Dm 43.31 in
Sfinge Chandelier by Fabio Ltd
By Fabio Ltd.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
using Bollicine technique, mounted on polished brass frame with black enameled center and ceiling canopy
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and...

Materials

Brass

Sfinge Chandelier by Fabio Ltd
Sfinge Chandelier by Fabio Ltd
H 41.34 in Dm 43.31 in
Sfinge Chandelier by Fabio Ltd
By Fabio Ltd.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
using Bollicine technique, mounted on polished brass frame with black enameled center and ceiling canopy
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and...

Materials

Brass

Sfinge Chandelier by Fabio Ltd
Sfinge Chandelier by Fabio Ltd
H 41.34 in Dm 40.16 in
Sfinge Chandelier by Fabio Ltd
By Fabio Ltd.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
using Bollicine technique, mounted on polished brass frame with black enameled center and ceiling canopy
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and...

Materials

Brass

Sfinge Chandelier by Fabio Ltd
Sfinge Chandelier by Fabio Ltd
H 41.34 in Dm 43.31 in
Sfinge Chandelier by Fabio Ltd
By Fabio Ltd.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
using Bollicine technique, mounted on polished brass frame with black enameled center and ceiling canopy
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and...

Materials

Brass

Sfinge Chandelier by Fabio Ltd
Sfinge Chandelier by Fabio Ltd
H 41.34 in Dm 43.31 in
Sfinge Chandelier by Fabio Ltd
By Fabio Ltd.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
using Bollicine technique, mounted on polished brass frame with black enameled center and ceiling canopy
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and...

Materials

Brass

Sfinge Chandelier by Fabio Ltd
Sfinge Chandelier by Fabio Ltd
H 41.34 in Dm 43.31 in
Sfinge Chandelier by Fabio Ltd
By Fabio Ltd.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Bollicine technique, mounted on polished brass frame with black enameled center and ceiling canopy
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and...

Materials

Brass

Sfinge Chandelier by Fabio Ltd
Sfinge Chandelier by Fabio Ltd
H 43.31 in Dm 40.16 in
Sfinge Chandelier by Fabio Ltd
By Fabio Ltd.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
canopy, designed by Fabio Bergomi for Fabio Ltd, made in Italy 6-light / E12 or E14 type / max 40W each
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and...

Materials

Brass

Sfinge Chandelier by Fabio Ltd
Sfinge Chandelier by Fabio Ltd
H 43.31 in Dm 40.16 in
Sfinge Chandelier by Fabio Ltd
By Fabio Ltd.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
canopy / designed by Fabio Bergomi for Fabio Ltd, made in Italy 6-light / E12 or E14 type / max 40W each
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and...

Materials

Brass

Sfinge Chandelier by Fabio Ltd
Sfinge Chandelier by Fabio Ltd
H 43.31 in Dm 40.16 in
Sfinge Chandelier by Fabio Ltd
By Fabio Ltd.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Bollicine technique, mounted on polished brass frame with black enameled center and ceiling canopy
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and...

Materials

Brass

Sfinge Chandelier by Fabio Ltd
Sfinge Chandelier by Fabio Ltd
H 43.31 in Dm 40.16 in
Sfinge Chandelier by Fabio Ltd
By Fabio Ltd.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
canopy, designed by Fabio Bergomi for Fabio Ltd, made in Italy 6 lights / E12 or E14 type / max 40W each
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and...

Materials

Brass

Sfinge Chandelier by Fabio Ltd
Sfinge Chandelier by Fabio Ltd
H 43.31 in Dm 40.16 in
Sfinge Chandelier by Fabio Ltd
By Fabio Ltd.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
canopy / Designed by Fabio Bergomi for Fabio Ltd / Made in Italy 6 lights / E12 or E14 type / max 40W
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and...

Materials

Brass

Sfinge Chandelier by Fabio Ltd
Sfinge Chandelier by Fabio Ltd
H 43.31 in Dm 40.16 in
Ice Cubes Sputnik Chandelier by Fabio Ltd
By Fabio Ltd.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
frame with black enameled center and canopy / Designed by Fabio Bergomi for Fabio Ltd / Made in Italy 16
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Palma Chandelier by Fabio Ltd
By Fabio Ltd.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
brass chain and canopy / Designed by Fabio Bergomi for Fabio Ltd, inspired by Barovier e Toso / Made in
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount

Materials

Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Palma Chandelier by Fabio Ltd
By Fabio Ltd.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
brass chain and canopy / Designed by Fabio Bergomi for Fabio Ltd, inspired by Barovier e Toso / Made in
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount

Materials

Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Ice Cubes Sputnik Chandelier by Fabio Ltd
By Fabio Ltd.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
frame with black enameled center and canopy / Designed by Fabio Bergomi for Fabio Ltd / Made in Italy 16
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Large Two-Layer Murano Glass Pendant Lamp by Carlo Nason for Mazzega, 1960s
By Mazzega, Carlo Nason
Located in Munich, DE
polished nickel-plated stem and canopy. Designed by Carlo Nason in 1960s. Manufactured by Mazzega, Italy in
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Nickel

Nebula Sputnik Chandelier by Fabio Ltd
By Fabio Ltd.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
, with small black decorative globes, black center and ceiling canopy / designed by Fabio Bergomi for
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and...

Materials

Brass

Nebula Sputnik Chandelier by Fabio Ltd
By Fabio Ltd.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
, with small black decorative globes, black center and ceiling canopy / designed by Fabio Bergomi for
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and...

Materials

Brass

Frame Coat Rack - Black Stained
Located in Dunedin, NZ
, creating a structure that is both supportive and elegant. The open canopy design provides space to hang
Category

2010s New Zealand Coat Racks and Stands

Materials

Oak

Frame Coat Rack - Black Stained
Frame Coat Rack - Black Stained
H 66.93 in Dm 22.84 in
Frame Coat Rack
Located in Dunedin, NZ
, creating a structure that is both supportive and elegant. The open canopy design provides space to hang
Category

2010s New Zealand Coat Racks and Stands

Materials

Oak

Frame Coat Rack
Frame Coat Rack
H 66.93 in Dm 22.84 in
Tambour Pendant Light with Chain by David Duncan Studio
By David Duncan
Located in New York, NY
A 20" round pendant light suspended from chain and canopy. Designed by David Duncan, the Tambour
Category

2010s American Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass, Nickel

Carlo Scarpa for Venini Reticello Murano Glass Globe, Italy, circa 1940
By Carlo Scarpa, Venini
Located in New York, NY
A hand blown glass globe / sphere with stunning reticello glass design, wiith brass stem and canopy
Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

1950s Italian Glass Pendant Attributed to Stilnovo
By Stilnovo
Located in Glendale, CA
with new candelabra socket, double twist black cloth cord and period style black metal canopy designed
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Exquisite Louis XV Style Canopy Bed in Lacquered and Painted Wood -1X26
Located in Bordeaux, FR
and Painted Wood Features: Canopy design, intricately carved headboard with Fragonard-inspired
Category

Antique Early 1900s Wall Brackets

Materials

Wood

Verner Panton Verpan UFO Chandelier, White, Red, Chrome, Denmark, 1975, 2015
By Verpan, Verner Panton
Located in Brooklyn, NY
original chrome canopy design was limited to only 25. This is one of those 25 chandeliers. Gorgeous
Category

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

Materials

Stainless Steel

Verner Panton Verpan UFO Chandelier, White, Red, Chrome, Denmark, 1975, 2015
By Verpan, Verner Panton
Located in Brooklyn, NY
original chrome canopy design was limited to only 25. This is one of those 25 chandeliers. Gorgeous
Category

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

Materials

Stainless Steel

Late 19th Silver-Plated American Hanukkah Lamp
Located in New York, NY
underneath an elegantly designed canopy. Designed as small vases, the eight candleholders at the lamp's base
Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Rococo Religious Items

Materials

Silver Plate

Large 1960s Hans-Agne Jakobsson Geometric Bentwood Pendant for AB Ellysett
By Markyard, Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Ellysett
Located in Glendale, CA
canopy designed to cover a standard American j-box for hardwiring. Accommodates a single 75w equivalent
Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Large 1960s Hans-Agne Jakobsson Cylindrical Bentwood Pendant for AB Ellysett
By Markyard, Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Ellysett
Located in Glendale, CA
black cloth cord (can be adjusted to desired drop) with new period style brass ceiling canopy designed
Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Cloe Canopy Lounge Chair by Braid Design Lab
By Braid Outdoor
Located in Milan, IT
Designed to offer an exclusive spot where to find intimacy and comfort, this lounge chair stands
Category

2010s Italian Lounge Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Cloe Canopy Lounge Chair by Braid Design Lab
H 64.97 in W 55.12 in D 64.97 in
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Canopy Design For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic canopy design available at 1stDibs. Each canopy design for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, steel and aluminum. There are 1 variations of the antique or vintage canopy design you’re looking for, while we also have 9 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer canopy design, there are earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. Each canopy design bearing Modern or Louis XV hallmarks is very popular. Ramón Esteve, Vondom and Antonia Astori each produced at least one beautiful canopy design that is worth considering.

How Much is a Canopy Design?

A canopy design can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $9,923, while the lowest priced sells for $40 and the highest can go for as much as $39,500.

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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