$761Sale Price|20% Off
H 15 in Dm 9 in
Large Victorian Arts and Crafts Opalescent Ceiling Pendant Light
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Large Victorian Arts and Crafts Opalescent Ceiling Pendant Light The Light has a large pendant
Opaline Glass
$575Sale Price|40% Off
H 31 in W 7.5 in D 12 in
Victorian J-Style Ceiling Light Fixture w/ Etched Glass Shade
Located in San Francisco, CA
A simple, brass stem in an "L" shape - with the light pointing down. Perfect for a corner. The
Brass
$540Sale Price|44% Off
H 31.5 in W 17.5 in D 7.5 in
Victorian L-shape Corner Ceiling Pendant Light w/ Etched Glass Shade
Located in San Francisco, CA
A streamlined, corner ceiling light with an L-shaped, brass stem and a glass bowl shade with an
Brass
19th century English bronze ceiling light
Located in London, GB
19th century English bronze ceiling light Dimensions in inches: H 19” x W 15” x D 15” Age: 1890
Bronze
Victorian Patinated Brass and Glass Pendant Chandelier
Located in London, GB
A late Victorian brass ceiling light, c.1900, the frame composed of c-scrolls, with frosted glass
Brass
Ornate Victorian Three Arm Ceiling Light
Located in Peekskill, NY
What a nice simple flush mount with tons of beautiful detail. Its very light and elegant with
Brass
Victorian Neoclassical Brass & Marble Ceiling Light Fitting
Located in Altrincham, GB
Victorian Neoclassical Brass & Marble Ceiling Light Fitting - 32" diam x 32"h - with four upturned
Marble, Brass
Sold
H 15.75 in W 9.85 in D 9.85 in
Antique Vintage Victorian Satin Opaline Milk Glass Ceiling Pendant Light Lamp
Located in Sale, GB
- A wonderful satin glass church opaline ceiling pendant with original copper chain and ceiling
Opaline Glass
Early 20th Century Crystal Holophane Bronze Ceiling Light
Located in London, GB
Early 20th century crystal Holophane bronze ceiling light We are proud to offer a highly
Crystal, Bronze
Early 20th Century Brass Holophane Glass Ceiling Light
Located in London, GB
Early 20th Century Brass Holophane Glass Ceiling Light Still attached to its original brass ceiling
Brass
Sold
H 44 in W 21 in D 4 in
Late 19th Century 2-Branch Brass Rise and Fall Chandelier Ceiling Light Stamped
Located in London, GB
Late 19th century 2-branch brass rise and fall chandelier ceiling light stamped 3017 Item detail
Brass
Victorian Brass 2 Down Light Flush Mount Ceiling Fixture
Located in New York, NY
with two exposed bulbs. The light features an oval canopy with Victorian detailing in the form of
Brass
Early 20th Century Small Brass and Glass Ceiling Light
Located in London, GB
Early 20th Century Small Brass and Glass Ceiling Light Still attached to its original brass ceiling
Brass
Early 20th Century Small Brass and Glass Ceiling Light #2
Located in London, GB
Early 20th Century Small Brass and Glass Ceiling Light Still attached to its original brass
Brass
Antique Gas Ceiling Light, Brass Light, Antique Commercial Ceiling Light
Located in Harrisburg, PA
This two-arm gas ceiling light most likely provided light in a Pharmacy or other commercial setting
Brass, Iron
Leather Meander Wall Sconce
Located in Pound Ridge, NY
Our updated Meander Reader light with leather wrapped flexible arm and a larger cone shade and new upward angle feature. Bulb can be fully recessed. Comes with suggested LED bulb. ...
Brass
$3,800 / item
H 15 in Dm 19.63 in
VOLARE Large Pendant Light in Dark Bronze & Blown Glass by Blueprint Lighting
By Josef Hoffmann, Blueprint Lighting
Located in New York, NY
Volare draws inspiration from a collection of ornate pendants discovered by founders Kelly and Josh during a family trip to Washington, D.C. Featuring a substantial 20" pressed-glass...
Brass, Bronze, Enamel, Nickel
Handcrafted Farmhouse Fluted Porcelain Pendant With Trumpet Shape
By DBO Home
Located in Sharon, CT
Classic, elegant, with a perfectly imperfect touch. On their own they make a statement with their gentle flared bottoms and deep fluting. Hang in multiples for extra oomph. These cas...
Brass
$1,353 / item
H 13.39 in W 10.63 in D 10.63 in
Set Antique Vintage Acorn Opaline White Milk Glass Ceiling Pendant Light Lamp
Located in Sale, GB
- A fabulous run of church opaline acorn pendant lights with steel galleries, circa 1950. - Wear commensurate with age, all in excellent condition, the steel galleries are aged worn...
Glass
Custom Italian Ceiling Light
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Custom Italian Ceiling Light (IT, 1960s) Wooden hexagon paired with a lucite bottom diffuser. Black and cream colored enameled finish on the wood elements. The lamping consists of f...
Brass, Steel
$2,714
H 20.48 in Dm 13.78 in
French Art Deco White Alabaster Pendant Light with Dark Veining, circa 1920
Located in Barntrup, DE
Elegant French Art Deco pendant light featuring richly veined alabaster and refined metal detailing. This elegant French Art Deco pendant light dates to the circa 1920s and features...
Alabaster, Brass
$6,727
H 23 in Dm 17.7 in
Antique NEOCLASSICAL Alabaster Pendant Light w. GREEK KEY Detailing, circa 1920.
Located in Lisse, NL
An exceptional antique amber alabaster ceiling fixture, perfect for an entry hall, bedroom, or any other space. A beautiful and authentic early 20th century alabaster pendant light ...
Alabaster, Brass, Wire, Metal
19th Century Painted Bibliotheque
Located in Chireno, TX
19th century painted bibliotheque from France. Hand-carved and painted bibliotheque with three upper glass paneled doors that open to reveal two storage spaces with three removable s...
Metal, Iron, Brass
Large Rustic Tambour Lamp
By Early Electrics Design Studio
Located in Peekskill, NY
We found these beautiful 125 year old retired conveyor belts hidden away. They are riveted wood on leather straps and have the look of a roll top desk. There is an amazing patina tha...
Wood
PMPT Flush Mount
By Lumfardo Luminaires
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Part of Lumfardo Luminaries contemporary collection, the PMPT Flush Mount is a conical flush mount fixture in the spirit of Paavo Tynell of the Scandinavian Modern tradition. Made t...
Brass
$2,000 / item
H 8.5 in Dm 17.5 in
Vintage Inspired Handcrafted Fluted Farmhouse Porcelain Pendant Light
By DBO Home
Located in Sharon, CT
Classic, elegant, with a perfectly imperfect touch. We just love our new porcelain Parasol Fluted Pendants. Inspired by a vintage pie cover, we designed them to hang over our kitchen...
Brass
Outdoor Metal Sconce, Made in Italy
Located in Culver City, CA
Wrought iron sconce with three (3) glass panes. Made in Italy *Please Note: This fixture is made to order in Italy, and comes newly wired (eu wiring). It is not UL Listed. Standa...
Metal
Swedish Grace Pendant light, Chr Berg & Co, Sweden, 1920s
Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län
Elegant Swedish Grace ceiling light, with a pewter and pale orange colored glass shade with a cut decor. Graphic, functionalist design. Original textile chord suspension.
Pewter
On Hold|$2,068
H 21 in Dm 12 in
Small and Timeless Art Deco White Alabaster Pendant fixture with Chains & Canopy
Located in Lisse, NL
Small and truly timeless Art Deco dome chandelier that will never fail to impress. With early 20th century lighting as one of our specialties, finding a good-condition (only a natur...
Alabaster, Metal
$4,130
H 29 in Dm 13.7 in
Perfect Art Deco and 13.7" in Ø, Multi Layered Alabaster Ceiling Light / Fixture
Located in Lisse, NL
Rare and very stylish, good condition and warm color alabaster 1-light pendant of great quality and design. This rare Art Deco fixture from the heydays of the European Art Deco era ...
Alabaster, Metal, Wire
$9,678
H 29 in Dm 21.6 in
Pure Art Deco Layered Alabaster Pendant Light, w Stunning 21.6" Diameter Shade
Located in Lisse, NL
Unique and extra large size, alabaster chandelier of great quality and condition. This unique Art Deco fixture from the heydays of the European Art Deco era is another one of our re...
Alabaster, Metal, Brass, Bronze
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.
Working with resin, a tricky material, has created moments of failure — and enlightenment.
Commissioned for the lakeside villa of a Finnish industrialist, it illuminated visits with dignitaries.
Across New York, there’s no shortage of statement lighting on view.
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Designed by a giant of Swedish lighting, the large-scale fixtures bring major drama.
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