Hanging copper Poul Henningsen PH4/4 1930's original Louis Poulsen Denmark Rare
By Louis Poulsen, Poul Henningsen
Located in Forest, BE
Spectacular copper and brass nickeled suspension lamp made in the 1930s at the famous Louis Poulsen factory. The lamp come in few parts which includes 3 copper shades. Easy to fix in...
Brass, Copper, Nickel
Vintage Industrial Grey Enamel Hanging Lamp, 1930s
Located in Kojetice, CZ
Industrial hanging lamp from former Czechoslovakia, 1930s. It features a black metal dome and a grey enamel lampshade. White enamel interior.New socket requires standard E27/E26 ligh...
Metal, Iron
Seldom seen version Art Deco hanging pendant 1930s
Located in Buffalo, NY
Rare version Art deco hanging pendant,, hand painted shade,,,classic design.styling
Metal
Large Art Deco Copper UFO Hanging Lamp, Czechoslovakia, 1930s
Located in Praha, CZ
Exceptional Art Deco UFO hanging lamp produced in Czechoslovakia during the 1930s. The lamp features a large copper shade with beautiful aged patina combined with an opaline glass d...
Metal
$1,256Sale Price|20% Off
Art Deco Chandelier Hanging Lamp nickel-plated 1930s
Located in Bingen am Rhein, RP
Art Deco Chandelier The ART DECO ceiling light is a remarkable example of the craftsmanship and style of the early 20th century. This ceiling light cleverly combines metal and gla...
Metal, Nickel
Pair of 1930s British Hanging Lights With Ribbed Holophane Shades
Located in London, GB
A pair of 1930s English hanging pendants with two-lights and ribbed glass holophane shades.
Brass, Copper
Paavo Tynell Model "1612" Hanging Lamp for Taito, Finland 1930s
By Paavo Tynell, Taito Oy
Located in Utrecht, NL
Paavo Tynell is regarded as one of the most influential voices in Finnish lighting. As co-founder and artistic director of Taito, he shaped a new idea of domestic illumination.
Opal, Metal
Two-Armed Art Deco Hanging Lamp by ASEA, Sweden 1930s
By ASEA
Located in Utrecht, NL
Art Deco, emerging from the 1925 Paris Exposition, celebrated craftsmanship, modern materials, and stylised forms - balancing decorative flair with functional clarity. ASEA, one of S...
Bronze
$539Sale Price|42% Off
Nautical Chain Suspended Hanging Lamp in Brass and Copper, 1930s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Its not just authentic looking it is authentic. A very patinated nautical ceiling pendant lamp composed of a solid copper shade, an ornamented solid brass top and an unusual ornament...
Brass, Copper
Industrial Black Enamel Hanging Lamp, circa 1930s
Located in Vulpellac, Girona
A pendant lamp made in Spain during the 1930s. This light would have previously been used in factories. It is made from enamelled metal, they are in their original condition with sig...
Metal, Enamel
Art Deco Bauhaus Vintage White Glass Ball Pendant Hanging Lamp 1930s Germany
Located in Vienna, AT
Bauhaus Art Deco vintage pendant hanging lamp chandelier with a nickel-plated metal base and an opal white ball glass shade 1930s, Germany. This amazing Bauhaus Art Deco vintage pen...
Metal
Model "553" Hanging Lamp by Paavo Tynell for Taito, Finland ca 1930s
By Paavo Tynell, Taito
Located in Utrecht, NL
The model “553” hanging lamp, designed by Paavo Tynell and produced by Taito, is a refined example of Tynell’s ability to merge elegant form with functional lighting. Taito developed...
Nickel
Clemancon Attributed Hanging Light Fixture, 1930s
Located in Hudson, NY
Clemancon attributed. Wonderful, French, hanging light fixture. Rewired and re-plated to a satin nickel finish.
Chrome
1930s Art Deco Hanging Light Fixture by Jean Noverdy
By Jean Noverdy
Located in Fairfax, VA
A beautiful three light Art Deco fixture. Made in France by the noted glassmaker Jean Noverdy, this chandelier is signed "Noverdy France Depose".
Nickel
Double Vintage Hanging Lamp, circa 1930s
Located in Freiburg, DE
rewired with E27 sockets Metal / iron shade Diameter lampshade: 17,5cm Height of shade: 24.5cm
Metal
1930s Rose Glass Hanging Lamp, circa 1935
By Seguso Vetri d'Arte
Located in London, GB
A Seguso (attributed) hanging lamp. Superb quality.
1920-1930'S INDUSTRIAL HANGING LIGHTS- REWIRED
Located in Los Angeles, CA
INDUSTRIAL HANGING LIGHTS WITH ALL NEW REWIRING-SET OF FOUR AND SOLD INDIVIDUALY-ALL ORIGINAL GLASS AND PARTS IN GREAT CONDITION
Metal
1920-1930'S INDUSTRIAL HANGING LIGHTS- REWIRED
Located in Los Angeles, CA
INDUSTRIAL HANGING LIGHTS WITH ALL NEW REWIRING-SET OF FOUR AND SOLD INDIVIDUALY-ALL ORIGINAL GLASS AND PARTS IN GREAT CONDITION
Metal
1930's Clemancon French Nickel Hanging Light
Located in New York, NY
The French light fixture attributed to Clemancon circa 1931 is a timeless piece that has been lovingly restored for modern use. This stunning fixture features intricate details and a...
Nickel
1930's French Art Deco alabaster hanging light
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1930's French Art Deco alabaster hanging light
Alabaster, Brass
Pair of 1930's Art Deco Hanging Lamps in Pink
Located in OOSTERHOUT, NL
Set of two pink Art Deco pendant lamps. The pendant lamps date from the 1930s and have a Bakelite shade holder. The lamps are fitted with new wire and sockets and are ready to use. N...
Glass, Bakelite
Art Deco Chandelier bronze Hanging Lamp, 1930s
Located in Bingen am Rhein, RP
Art Deco Chandelier This stunning Art Deco chandelier from the 1930s is an outstanding example of the elegance and sophistication of the Art Deco style. With its combination of nick...
Nickel, Bronze
Vintage Industrial Dark Grey Enamel Hanging Light, 1930s
Located in Kojetice, CZ
Industrial hanging light. Dark grey enamel. White interior. Iron top, 1930s. New socket for E 27 lightbulbs and wire. Weight: 2 kg. Measure: Diameter 42 cm.
Iron
Art Deco Chandelier Hanging Lamp by Dégue, 1930s
By Degué
Located in Bingen am Rhein, RP
Art Deco Chandelier by Degué This stunning 1930's signed Art Deco chandelier is an outstanding example of the elegance and sophistication of the Art Deco style. With its combination...
Metal, Nickel
Art Deco Chandelier Hanging Lamp by Dégue, 1930s
By Degué
Located in Bingen am Rhein, RP
Art Deco Chandelier by Degué This stunning 1930's signed Art Deco chandelier is an outstanding example of the elegance and sophistication of the Art Deco style. With its combination...
Metal, Nickel
Art Deco Chandelier Hanging Lamp by Dégue, 1930s
By Degué
Located in Bingen am Rhein, RP
Art Deco Chandelier by Degué This stunning 1930's signed Art Deco chandelier is an outstanding example of the elegance and sophistication of the Art Deco style. With its combination...
Metal, Nickel
Art Deco Chandelier Hanging Lamp by Dégue, 1930s
By Degué
Located in Bingen am Rhein, RP
Art Deco Chandelier by Degué Art Deco Chandelier by Degué This stunning 1930's signed Art Deco chandelier is an outstanding example of the elegance and sophistication of the Art De...
Metal, Nickel
ART DECO Chandelier Hanging Lamp Ceiling Lamp, 1930s
Located in Bingen am Rhein, RP
Art Deco Chandelier The finely crafted glass details of the chandelier hanging lamp are a testament to masterful skill. This exquisitely designed ceiling lamp embodies the timeless ...
Nickel, Bronze
Art Deco Chandelier Hanging Lamp by Dégue, 1930s
By Degué
Located in Bingen am Rhein, RP
Art Deco Chandelier by Degué This stunning 1930s Art Deco chandelier is an outstanding example of the elegance and sophistication of the Art Deco style. With its combination of me...
Metal, Nickel
Art Deco Chandelier Hanging Lamp by FRONTISI, 1930s
By Gaetan Frontisi
Located in Bingen am Rhein, RP
Art Deco Chandelier by Frontisi This stunning signed Art Deco chandelier from the 1930s is an outstanding example of the elegance and sophistication of the Art Deco style. With its ...
Metal, Nickel
Art Deco Chandelier Hanging Lamp by Dégue, 1930s
By Degué
Located in Bingen am Rhein, RP
Art Deco Chandelier by Degué This signed Art Deco chandelier from the 1930s is an outstanding example of the elegance and sophistication of the Art Deco style. With its combination ...
Brass, Bronze
Art Deco Chandelier Hanging Lamp by Dégue, 1930s
By Degué
Located in Bingen am Rhein, RP
Art Deco Chandelier by Degué, 1930s The ART DECO ceiling lamp is a remarkable example of the craftsmanship and style of the early 20th century. The signature "Degué" on this ceili...
Metal, Nickel
Art Deco Chandelier hanging lamp signed Degué, 1930s
By Degué
Located in Bingen am Rhein, RP
ART DECO Chandelier by Degué The ART DECO ceiling lamp is a remarkable example of the craftsmanship and style of the early 20th century. The signature "Degué" on this ceiling lamp...
Metal, Nickel
Art Deco Chandelier Hanging Lamp by Dégue, 1930s
By Degué
Located in Bingen am Rhein, RP
Art Deco Chandelier by Degué The "Degué" signature on this ceiling lamp is a sign of the outstanding craftsmanship and quality for which this renowned company is known. Degué was a ...
Metal, Nickel
ART DECO Hanging Lamp Bronze Chandelier Ceiling Lamp, 1930s
Located in Bingen am Rhein, RP
ART DECO Bronze Chandelier Ceiling Lamp 1930s This Art Deco chandelier from the 1930s is an outstanding example of the elegance and sophistication of the Art Deco style. With its co...
Bronze
Art Deco Chandelier Hanging Lamp with rose décor, 1930s
Located in Bingen am Rhein, RP
Art Deco chandelier with rose décor This stunning Art Deco chandelier from the 1930s is an outstanding example of the elegance and sophistication of the Art Deco style. With its com...
Metal, Nickel
Vintage Industrial Grey Enamel Hanging Light, 1930s
By Elektrosvit
Located in Kojetice, CZ
Industrial hanging light. Grey enamel. White interior. Iron top.1930s. New socket E 27 and wire weight 2 kg.
Metal
Art Deco Chandelier hanging Georges Halais for Eloctra, copper, 1930s
By Georges Halais, Eloctra
Located in Bingen am Rhein, RP
ART DECO hanging lamp design Georges Halais for Eloctra copper, 1930s The ART DECO ceiling lamp is a remarkable example of the craftsmanship and style of the early 20th century. T...
Metal, Copper
Paavo Tynell Hanging Lamp for Taito, Finland ca 1930s
By Paavo Tynell, Taito
Located in Utrecht, NL
In 1918, Paavo Tynell co-founded the first lighting manufacturing company in Finland: Taito Oy. The company was founded by a small group of highly-skilled craftsmen that helped build...
Enamel, Metal
Art Deco chandelier hanging lamp ceiling lamp wood chrome lamp, 1930s
Located in Bingen am Rhein, RP
Art Deco chandelier - ceiling lamp wood chrome - 1930s This stunning Art Deco chandelier from the 1930s is an outstanding example of the elegance and sophistication of the Art Deco ...
Metal, Chrome
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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