Art Deco Bronze & Hand-Painted Opaline Skyscraper Pendant Light, 1920s
Located in Bochum, NRW
Art Deco Bronze & Hand-Painted Opaline Skyscraper Pendant Light, 1920s Dimensions: Total height 60 × 15.5 cm diameter A beautiful and rare ceiling lamp, dating from the 1920s, featu...
Brass
Swedish Grace Ceiling Light, Simon Gate, Orrefors, Sweden, 1920s
By Orrefors, Simon Gate
Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län
Beautiful flush mount ceiling light by Simon Gate, in a Swedish Grace design. Blue colored frosted glass with a glass bell hanging from the bottom. Lovely brass decorative details.
Brass
Pink Glass Pendant Art Deco Glass Shade Light, 1920s Germany
Located in Nuernberg, DE
An exceptional and beautifully preserved glass pendant light, handcrafted in Germany during the 1920s by a renowned lighting manufacturer. This elegant fixture showcases timeless cra...
Metal, Iron
Edward Hald Ceiling Light, Peach Glass & Metal, Swedish Design, 1920s
By Orrefors, Edward Hald
Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län
Beautiful ceiling light by Edward Hald, made with diluted peach colored glass and oxidized metal. Decorative cut zigzag pattern and scalloped edge.
Glass
Kandem Model 502 Pendant Light Circa 1920s
Located in Gloucester, GB
Kandem Model 502 Pendant Light Circa 1920s - Opaline glass shade - Copper and steel parts - Model 502 - Takes E27 fitting bulbs - Open at the bottom with no domed glass underneath -...
Copper, Steel
Kandem Model 502 Pendant Light Circa 1920s
Located in Gloucester, GB
Kandem Model 502 Pendant Light Circa 1920s - Opaline glass shade - Copper and steel parts - Model 502 - Takes E27 fitting bulbs - Open at the bottom with no domed glass underneath -...
Copper, Steel
French Art Deco Degué Pendant Chandelier, France, 1920s
By David Gueron Degue
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
Elegant French Art Deco pendant chandelier signed Degué, made in France during the 1920s.
Brass
Large Art Déco Pendant Light, Germany 1920s - 1930s
Located in Schwerin, MV
Large pendant light from the 1920s - 1930s with a marbled glass shade and rope suspension. The light has a large, light pink shade with orange-black marbling. The shade has an elegan...
Brass
Large Art Déco Pendant Light, Germany 1920s - 1930s
Located in Schwerin, MV
2-Light Art Deco Rod Pendant Lamp in Yellow with Chromed Suspension and Wrapped Rod - 1930s-1940s The beautifully shaped glass shade with brown marbling is in very good condition an...
Brass, Chrome
Exceptional Bauhaus Pendant Lamp or Hanging Light Drop by Siemens 1920s, Germany
By Peter Behrens, Siemens
Located in München, BY
Extremely rare and minimalistic Bauhaus / modernist pendant lamp or hanging light 'Drop'. Designed probably by Peter Behrens for Siemens, 1920s, Germany. Executed in copper, brass...
Brass, Copper
1920s Art Deco Frosted Glass Acorn Pendant Light in W.A.S. Benson Style
Located in Nottingham, GB
An elegant original 1920s Art Deco pendant light distinguished by its architectural frosted glass shade and finely detailed bronze fittings. The hand-made glass shade takes a striki...
Bronze
Muller Frères Art Deco Chandelier, Brass & Glass, France, 1920s
By Muller Frères
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
A superb French Art Deco chandelier by Muller Frères, Croismare, created in France during the late 1920s, this elegant ceiling fixture beautifully reflects the innovation and artisti...
Brass
1920s French Art Deco Pendant Chandelier in Glass & Brass
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
Bring timeless French elegance into your home with this authentic French Art Deco pendant chandelier, crafted in France during the 1920s. Combining beautifully molded glass with refi...
Brass
Vintage Crystal Pendant Light Fixture, Faceted Glass, Rewired, 1920s
Located in Lincoln, GB
Luxury Crystal Ceiling Pendant - Original Vintage Light Fixture Embrace the timeless allure of vintage lighting with this single light crystal pendant, an exquisite piece that dates...
Brass
Hans Bergström Attr., Pendant Light, Brass, Wood, Sweden, 1920s
By Hans Bergström
Located in Stamford, CT
Hans Bergström Attribution, Swedish Mid-Century Modern, Pendant Light, Brass, Stained Wood, Sweden, 1940s A five arm brass and wood pendant light or chandelier attributed to Hans Be...
Brass
Gothic Revival 18 Light Brass Chandelier, 46" H x 26" W
Located in Toledo, OH
Gothic Revival 18 Light Brass Chandelier. Circa 1920s. Two tier 18 light chandelier.
Brass
1920s Caldwell Silver Plated Light Fixture with Opaline glass
By Edward F. Caldwell & Co.
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1920’s silver plate light fixture neoclassic style with Opaline glass inset and three lights
Silver Plate, Bronze
1920s French Art Deco Bronze Chandelier with God Pan Design
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
This exceptional French Art Deco chandelier was crafted in Paris, France, during the 1920s.
Bronze
Art Deco Pendant Chandeliers by Degué, Frosted Glass & Brass, 1920s
By David Gueron Degue
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
Rare Pair of French Art Deco Pendant Chandeliers by Degué, France, 1920s A true pair of antique light fixtures is always rare—and this elegant pair of French Art Deco pendant chande...
Brass, Bronze
French Blue Opaline Glass and Bronze Chandelier, circa 1920s
Located in Wiesbaden, Hessen
A beautifully hand - crafted opaline glass and bronze six - light chandelier, France, circa 1920. Socket: 6 x e14 Diameter: 23.62 inches. Height. 33.46m inches. New wiring for US st...
Bronze
1920s Luzette Pendant Light by Peter Behren for Siemens & Schukert
Located in London, GB
1920s Luzette Pendant Light by Peter Behren for Siemens & Schukert Stylish and sleek, a classic example of a early 20th Century pendant light by Peter Behren for Siemens & Schukert....
Glass
Swedish Grace Pendant light, Chr Berg & Co, Sweden, 1920s
Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län
Lovely Swedish Grace ceiling light from Chr Berg & Co, with a brass and pale orange colored glass shade. Graphic, functionalist design. Textile chord suspension.
Bronze
Original Art Deco Brass / Glass Lantern Hanging Light, 1920s
Located in Berlin, BE
This very rare and pretty lamp from the Art Deco period is looking for a new home. The design is like a lantern. Beautiful frosted glass with pattern. It would look wonderful in a sm...
Brass
Silvered Bronze and Crystal Chandelier Attr. to Lobmeyr, circa 1920s
By J.L Lobmeyr
Located in Wiesbaden, Hessen
A beautiful, high quality silvered bronze and cut crystal twelve-light chandelier attr. to Lobmeyr, circa 1920s.
Crystal, Bronze
Huge German Art Nouveau Bronze and Opal Glass Globe Chandelier, 1920s
Located in Wiesbaden, Hessen
A huge German 6 -light dark bronze chandelier, circa 1920s. This beautiful and stunning light fixture is made of solid bronze with white opal glass globes.
Bronze
1920s German Art Deco Blue Marble Glass Ceiling Pendant Light
Located in Hastings, GB
An absolutely beautiful Art Deco blue marble glass pendant light with bright chrome chain and gallery, made and stamped in Germany, circa 1920. The colour is truly stunning, when bot...
Chrome
Pair of German Solid Bronze Mermaids Chandeliers with Fish Motif, 1920s
Located in Wiesbaden, Hessen
A large pair of German 12 -light dark bronze mermaids chandeliers, circa 1920s.
Bronze
Small Art Deco Opaline Glass Cube Pendant Light, Prague, Czechoslovakia, 1920s
Located in Leicester, Leicestershire
These striking Art Deco pendant lights originated in Prague during the 1920s, a period of post-war optimism and creative confidence that defined Czechoslovakia’s early contribution t...
Chrome
Large Antique 1920s Hexagonal Brass & Frosted Glass Lantern Hall Pendant Light
Located in Steinheim am Albuch, BW
Large and highly decorative antique lantern pendant light from the 1940s. This elegant single-light hall lantern features a hexagonal brass frame and is equipped with six individual ...
Brass
Rare 1920s Bronze Art Deco Chandelier with Six Large Alabaster Shades 9.3" Diam.
Located in Lisse, NL
Made in the 1920s, this large six-light chandelier combines an exceptionally decorative bronze frame with six substantial hand-carved alabaster shades.
Alabaster, Brass, Bronze, Metal
Large Austrian Cut Crystal and Glass Chandelier Attr. to Lobmeyr, ca.1920s
By J. & L. Lobmeyr Company
Located in Wiesbaden, Hessen
A beautiful, large cut crystal and glass eight - light chandelier attr. to Zahn/Lobmeyr, Austria, ca. 1920s.
Crystal
Large Original Art Deco Glass Hanging Light, Lamp, Glass / Brass, 1920s
Located in Berlin, BE
Very decorative large glass lamp hanging on a golden chain. From the Art Deco period, ca. 1940. Exceptionally beautiful marbling and perfectly preserved glass. All other parts are n...
Brass
Pair of French 1920s Crystal Light Fixtures with Campanula, Ribbon and Rosettes
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of French crystal light fixtures from the early 20th century, with campanula, ribbon and rosette motifs. This pair of French crystal light fixtures from the early 20th century...
Crystal
Extra Large 21.65" Art Deco Alabaster Three-Light Pendant with Silk Cords, 1920s
Located in Lisse, NL
With its impressive 21.65-inch diameter, beautifully rounded proportions and remarkable natural markings, this antique alabaster pendant has the presence to become the defining light...
Alabaster, Brass
$6,800
English Metal Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
An English circa 1920's tole 8-light chandelier. Measurements: Diameter: 22.5" Height of body: 24"
Metal
Art Deco 24 Beveled Glass Panels and Brass Pendant, Ceiling Light, Lantern 1920s
Located in Lisse, NL
Practical size and excellent condition, brass and beveled glass Adolf Loos style lantern. This stylish and timeless design pendant is all handmade and in excellent condition. This h...
Brass
Great Shape, Size and Color, 1920s Art Deco Glass Pendant Light / Ceiling Lamp
Located in Lisse, NL
Art Deco glass pendant with striking marble patterns. If you are looking for a stylish and beautifully shaped pendant to grace your entrance, landing, kitchen area or perhaps a bedr...
Brass
Art Deco Yellow Pendant Light by G.V. de Croismare, Muller Frères, France, 1920s
By G.V. de Croismarre
Located in Roma, IT
French Art Deco pendant lamp in yellow blue and orange Pâte de Verre glass by G.V. de Croismare, Muller Frères Luneville, 1920s. This hanging lamp is an extraordinary piece from the ...
Art Glass
Painted Tole Chandelier with Flowers
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1920's Italian six-light chandelier with foliage motif.
Metal
French Beaded & Crystal Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
A large circa 1920's French twelve light beaded chandelier with crystal insets on body and applied beaded crystal flowers.
Crystal, Bronze
French Beaded Crystal Chandelier with Amber Crystals
Located in New York, NY
A large circa 1920's French twelve light beaded chandelier with crystal insets on body and applied beaded crystal flowers, twelve lights.
Crystal, Metal
Pair of Painted Italian Chandeliers, Sold Individually
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1920's Italian single-light iron chandeliers with verdigris body with blue flowers.
Iron
Art Deco Floral Glass Pendant Light, Hand-Painted Thin Pressed Glass Shade, 1920
Located in Antwerp, BE
Art Deco lighting, floral pendant lamp, pressed glass shade, vintage ceiling light, 1920s chandelier, rose motif lamp, French Art Deco, romantic lighting, antique hanging lamp, glass...
Rope, Glass
Large French Gilt Metal Crystal Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
An Italian circa 1920s gilt metal 8 light chandelier with pearl shaped glass beads and tear drop pendants.
Crystal, Metal
Aesthetically Perfect 1920s Art Deco Opaline Glass Pendant Light with Metal Rod
Located in Lisse, NL
Large size 1920s Bauhaus style fixture with original rod and canopy. This stunning and extremely rare design opaline glass pendant is in excellent condition. If we were in the busin...
Metal
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.
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