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Vintage Porcelain Hanging Light with Green Enamel Shade, 1970s
Located in Kojetice, CZ
standard E27/ E26 light bulbs. New wire. The weight of the light is 1,2kg. The diameter of the shade is 28
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Vintage 1970s Czech Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Enamel

Midcentury Vintage Dutch Orange Shade Hanging Pendant Light, 1965
Located in Verviers, BE
mounted on the ceiling and give a wonderful warm glow as well as casting a beautifully pleasant light
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Chrome

Art Deco Bronzed Iron 5 Light Slip Shade Hanging Chandelier
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fantastic hanging Bronzed Art Deco slip shade chandelier with 5 glass shades near perfect. Was
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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Iron

White Mottled Glass and Brass Hanging Pendant, by Moe Light, 1960s
By Moe Lighting, Moe Light
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Moe Lighting Co. hand blown White Glass Hanging Lamp with Brass details. Featuring a two piece
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Glass

Brass Hanging Light Fixture with Antique Milk Glass Disk Shade
Located in New York, NY
New brass ceiling light fixture with antique white milk glass disk shade. Four (4) available
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Early 20th Century American Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal, Brass

2" Bell Holophane Glass Shade with Brass Hanging Ceiling Pendant Light
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Buautiful Mid-Century 2" bell Holophane glass shade with brass hanging ceiling pendant light A
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Vintage 1940s Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Glass

Mid 20th Century Cast Brass Hanging Four Light Sconce with Silk Shade
Located in Canton, MA
hanging fixture. The Fixture is in the shape of a traditional whale oil light. The shade is silk backing a
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Mid-20th Century Spanish Hollywood Regency Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Industrial Hanging Light
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Metal frame pendant with ribbed glass shade. (Please confirm item location - NY or NJ - with
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20th Century Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Industrial Hanging Light
Industrial Hanging Light
H 13 in Dm 17 in
Shade 36-Light Chandelier
By Officina Luce
Located in Milan, IT
The structure of this striking chandelier is crafted entirely of brass hanging from a 50 cm-long
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2010s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal, Brass

Shade 36-Light Chandelier
Shade 36-Light Chandelier
H 63 in Dm 59.06 in
Glass Shade Industrial Holophane Glass Hanging Lights
By 360volt
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Holophane lampshade. Metal bulb holder with glass shade. 2 meter black wire. Weight: 1.90 kg
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Holophane Industrial Hanging Pendant Light
By Holophane
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This industrial yet elegant hanging light from the 1940s features a Holophane glass shade. The
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Vintage 1940s American Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Steel

Glass Shade Industrial Holophane Glass Hanging Pendant Lights
By 360volt
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Holophane lampshade. Metal bulb holder with glass shade. 2 meter black wire. Weight: 0.9 kg / 2
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

North African Stained Glass and Brass Hanging Lantern Shade
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
North African stained glass and brass hanging lantern shade This is a lovely piece, it is
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Antique 19th Century Moorish Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Hanging light "Rinceaux" by René Lalique
By René Lalique
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Hanging light "Rinceaux" by René Lalique (1860-1945). Silverplated bronze chains and canopy with
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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Bronze

Fluted Glass Hanging Light by Holophane
By Holophane
Located in London, GB
A early 20th century fluted glass hanging light by Holophane. Marked Holophane to brass bulb
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Early 20th Century English Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Glass

Italian Petite Brass Lantern Hanging Light
By Gio Ponti
Located in East Hampton, NY
Extremely in the Gio Ponti style, this lantern with brass mesh shade and three lights is a little
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Vintage Industrial Factory Hanging Light, 1970s
Located in Kojetice, CZ
Vintage Industrial lamp from 1970s. Bakelite top. Grey enamel iron shade with white interior. Clear
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Vintage 1970s Czech Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Enamel, Iron

Red Glass and Gilt Bronze Light Shade
Located in London, GB
A gilt bronze hanging light with dimpled red glass. Measures: Height when hanging: 34 inches
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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Bronze

Ceramic Art Decorated Pendant Shade Light Fixture
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Very nice vintage circa 1970s art decorated pottery hanging lamp or light fixture.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Art Nouveau Loetz Glass Hanging Pendant Light
Located in New York, NY
Austrian Art Nouveau hanging ceiling lamp, circa 1900, the Loetz pendant shade in opalescent glass
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Antique Early 19th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Glass

Midcentury Teak and Cord Shade Hanging Lamp by Temde, circa 1960
By Temde Leuchten
Located in Hagenbach, DE
A wonderful teak hanging lamp made in the 1960s by Temde in Switzerland. It is fascinating with its
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Vintage 1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Rattan, Plastic, Teak

Rattan Wicker Globe Pendant Hanging Light, 1950s
Located in Barcelona, ES
inner wicker weave cylinder shade to difusse the light. It combines oriental inspired and Midcentury
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Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Bamboo, Rattan, Cane, Wicker

Midcentury Scandinavian Pendant Light, with Acrylic Optical Shade
Located in Verviers, BE
Hanging pendant light from the late 1960s designed in the Scandinavian style and Acrylic Shade
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Vintage 1960s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Chrome

Midcentury Scandinavian Pendant Light, with Optical Opaline Shade
Located in Verviers, BE
Hanging pendant light from the late 1960s on an adjustable cable, designed in the Scandinavian
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Vintage 1960s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Chrome

Tapio Wirkkala Hanging Teak Lamp with Red Vistosi Glass Shade, 1950s
By Vistosi, Tapio Wirkkala
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Scandinavian Modern Tapio Wirkkala Teak hanging pendant with red glass Vistosi shade. Featuring a
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Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Glass, Teak

Early 20th century huge opaline glass light shade
Located in London, GB
Early 20th century huge opaline glass light shade A large untouched example of an early 20th
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Vintage 1940s Unknown Late Victorian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Blown Glass

Midcentury Teak and Cord Shade Hanging Lamp by Temde, circa 1960
By Temde Leuchten
Located in Hagenbach, DE
A wonderful suisse teak hanging lamp made by Temde in the 1960s. It is fascinating with its rare
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Vintage 1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Rattan, Teak

Midcentury Scandinavian Pendant Light, with Acrylic Optical Shade
Located in Verviers, BE
Hanging pendant light from the late 1960s designed in the Scandinavian style and Acrylic Shade Its
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Vintage 1960s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Acrylic

Rare Brass Plated Holophane Industrial Hanging Pendant Light
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This industrial yet elegant hanging lamp from the 1940s features a Holophane glass shade. The
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20th Century North American Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Hans Agne Jakobsson Two Tier 12 Amber Glass Shade Hanging Pendant
By AB Markaryd, Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Scandinavian Modern Hans Agne Jakobsson Markaryd Sweden Off White "Hurricane" Hanging Lamp with
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Mid-century Rattan Pendant Hanging Light, Spain, 1960s
By Louis Sognot
Located in Camblanes et Meynac, FR
Rattan Pendant Hanging Light, Spain, 1960s This lantern features a beautiful design with a
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Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Rattan, Paper

1950s French Milk Glass & Brass Hanging Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
Milk glass and brass hanging light fixture. French, circa 1950. A French glass shade suspended
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Vintage 1950s French Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Pendant Hanging Light by Carlo Nason for Mazzega
By Carlo Nason, Mazzega
Located in Rijssen, NL
An organic large single globe hanging pendant light manufactured by Mazzega, Italy. Designed by
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Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Chrome

Pendant Hanging Light by Carlo Nason for Mazzega
Pendant Hanging Light by Carlo Nason for Mazzega
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H 35.44 in Dm 14.97 in
French Art Deco Crackle Glass Hanging Pendant Light
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
French Art Deco crackle glass hanging pendant light Simple and beautiful, this crackle glass
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Glass

Murano Vintage Pink White Ribbons Italian Art Glass Pendant Hanging Lamp Shade
By Aureliano Toso, Dino Martens
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown pink and white ribbons Italian art glass hanging pendant lamp
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Antique Brass Hanging Hall Light Fixture Circa 1920
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique hall light offers brass frame and shaft terminating in single light with frosted shade
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Early 20th Century American Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Rattan Cylinder Pendant Hanging Light or Lantern, 1960s
Located in Barcelona, ES
outer cylindrical shade is 25 cm diameter and the inner rattan cylinder is 17 cm diameter. It hangs from
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Mid-20th Century Italian Chinoiserie Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Wicker, Cane, Rattan

Rattan Globe Pendant or Hanging Light, Spain, 1960s
Located in Barcelona, ES
suspension lamp is entirely handcrafted with rattan. The ball shaped shade hangs from a chain with round
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20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Cane, Rattan

Midcentury Single Pendant Light, Teak with Frosted Optical Shade
By Kaiser
Located in Verviers, BE
Hanging pendant light from the late 1950s on an adjustable cable, designed in the Scandinavian
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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Glass, Wood

Early-20th Century English Milk Glass Small Light Shade
Located in London, GB
early-20th century hand crafted milk glass English light shade, with its hanging hooks still in place
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Vintage 1920s British Late Victorian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Milk Glass

Houseof Brass and Clear Glass Dome Shade Ceiling Light
By houseof
Located in Bradford on Avon, GB
over the breakfast bar, or as a statement hanging light in any room, they are delicate yet modern, with
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2010s Chinese Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Midcentury Murano Pendant Light, Glass Shade in Various Colors
Located in Verviers, BE
Hanging pendant light from the late 1960s on an adjustable chain, designed in the Murano style with
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Wood, Opaline Glass

Mid-Century Scandinavian Pendant Light, with Acrylic Optical Shade
Located in Verviers, BE
Hanging pendant light from the late 1960s designed in the Scandinavian style and Acrylic Shade
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Vintage 1960s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Acrylic

Midcentury Modernist Glass Stilnovo Style Hanging Light, Italy, 1950
By Stilnovo, Gio Ponti
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
nice brass hanging compartment on the top. Due to the shade, the light creates a warm atmosphere of
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Tall Scandinavian Hanging Light in Grenade Glass & Brass, 1960s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Tall and spiky hanging light featuring a lightly hammered brass top and a pressed smoke glass shade
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Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Original 1960s Scandinavian Hanging Light Made by Lyfa, Denmark
By Lyfa
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Green hanging light Made by Lyfa, Denmark, 1960s. This hanging light was produced by Lyfa
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Moroccan Moorish Star Shape Frosted Glass Lantern Light Shade
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Moroccan hanging glass star shape lantern pendant shade. handcrafted Moroccan Spanish style metal
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20th Century Moroccan Islamic Flush Mount

Materials

Metal

Italian Modernist Rattan & Wicker Wire Pendant Hanging Light, 1950s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Mid-century Modern Rattan Woven Wicker Pendant Light Beautiful Mid-Century Modern woven wicker wire
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Wire

1950s French Milk Glass and Brass Hanging Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
Milk glass and brass hanging light fixture. French, circa 1950. A French glass shade suspended from
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal, Brass

Grey Industrial Hanging Tube Light from Polam Gdansk, 1970s
By Polam
Located in Kojetice, CZ
aluminium body and iron shade in grey hammerpaint color .The light is converted into three led T8, 120 cm
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Vintage 1970s Polish Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Aluminum, Iron

Dijkstra Space Age Hanging Lamp with Chrome Frame and Black Metal Shade, 1970s
By Dijkstra
Located in ROTTERDAM, ZH
Dijkstra space age pendant lamp with chrome frame and black shade. The light escapes beautifully
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20th Century Space Age Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Italian Modernist Wicker Wire Rattan Globe Pendant Hanging Light
Located in Barcelona, ES
, 1950s-1960s. The woven wicker spherical shade of this lamp is accented by rattan details. It hangs from
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Wire

Midcentury Murano Pendant Light, with Opaline Shade and Wooden Details
Located in Verviers, BE
Hanging pendant light from the late 1960s on an adjustable cable, designed in the Murano style with
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Opaline Glass

Rattan Wicker Weave Concentric Cylinder Pendant Hanging Light, 1960s
Located in Barcelona, ES
suspension features four concentric cylinders made rattan / wicker wire. The outer cylindrical shade is 34 cm
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Wicker, Cane, Rattan

Houseof Brass and Charcoal Grey Glass Dome Shade Ceiling Light
By houseof
Located in Bradford on Avon, GB
over the breakfast bar, or as a statement hanging light in any room, they are delicate yet modern, with
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2010s Chinese Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Mid Century Sculpted Hanging Swag Lamp Chandelier Pendant Light
Located in Baltimore, MD
A sophisticated, interesting Mid-Century Modern pendant light, swag lamp, chandelier featuring a
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20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Murano Pink Cased Light Shade with Controlled Bubbles attributed Barovier
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Great Barrington, MA
rim can be used either as a hanging shade or mounted upright. The controlled bubbles allow the light
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Vintage 1950s Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Blown Glass

1970s German Sölken Leuchten Cascading Frosted Glass & Chrome Hanging Light
By Sölken Leuchten
Located in London, GB
1970s Vintage German Sölken Leuchten chrome and bubbled frosted glass cascading hanging light. The
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Spanish Large Rope Ball Pendant Light Ceiling Hanging Lamp, 1960s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Light // Handcrafted Rope Sphere Suspension Lamp // Ceiling Hanging Lamp in Rope and Rattan    
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20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Jute, Rattan, Rope

Effetre International Murano Swirl Glass Hanging Light Vetri Murano, Italy
By Mazzega, Effetre International Company
Located in Southampton, NJ
A beautiful hand blown swirl glass hanging pendant light by Murano for effetre international, Italy
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass, Steel

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Hanging Shade Light For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the hanging shade light you’re looking for at 1stDibs. A hanging shade light — often made from metal, glass and chrome — can elevate any home. Find 26 options for an antique or vintage hanging shade light now, or shop our selection of 1 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer hanging shade light, there are earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. A hanging shade light made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Art Deco — is very popular. A well-made hanging shade light has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by RAAK, 360volt and Angelo Lelii are consistently popular.

How Much is a Hanging Shade Light?

A hanging shade light can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $850, while the lowest priced sells for $150 and the highest can go for as much as $5,600.

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 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.

Questions About Hanging Shade Light
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    A light fixture should hang 7 feet off the floor or 3 feet above a table. As a general rule of thumb, one should not look into a light fixture when they are standing.
  • 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.

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