Swedish Designer, Pendant Light, Brass, Fabric, Sweden, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A patinated brass and beige fabric pendant light designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1930s.
Brass
French Designer, Pendant Light, Glass, Nickel, France, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A nickel and glass pendant light designed and produced in France, c. 1930s.
Nickel
French Designer, Pendant Light, Brass, Glass, France, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
An orange colored etched glass and brass pendant light likely designed and produced in France, c. 1930s.
Brass
French Designer, Pendant Light, Glass, Rope, France, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A glass and brown rope pendant light designed and produced in France, c. 1930s.
Rope, Glass
Swedish Designer, Pendant Light, Glass, Nickel, Sweden, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
An etched orange-colored glass and nickel pendant light designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1930s.
Metal, Nickel
French Designer, Pendant Light, Metal, Glass, France, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A gold-painted metal and white opaline glass pendant light designed and produced in France, c. 1930s.
Metal
Swedish Designer, Pendant Light, Nickel, Glass, Sweden, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
An etched glass and nickel-plated metal pendant light designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1930s.
Nickel
Swedish Designer, Pendant Light, Brass, Glass, Sweden, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and floral-printed beige opaline glass pendant light designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1930s.
Brass
Swedish Designer, Pendant Light, Alabaster, Rope, Sweden, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
An alabaster and brown cord pendant light likely designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1930s.
Alabaster
Swedish Designer, Pendant Light, Glass, Nickel, Sweden, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A nickel-plated metal and etched glass pendant light designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1930s.
Nickel
French Designer, Pendant Light, Glass, Rope, France, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A glass and beige rope pendant light designed and produced in France, c. 1930s.
Rope, Glass
Harald Notini, Pendant Light, Glass, Rope, Sweden, 1930s
By Harald Notini
Located in High Point, NC
An orange-colored glass and brown rope pendant light designed by Harald Notini and produced by Arvid Böhlmarks Lampfabrik, Sweden, c. 1930s.
Rope, Glass
Swedish Designer, Pendant Light, Nickel, Glass, Sweden, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A nickel-plated metal and glass pendant light designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1930s.
Nickel
Paavo Tynell, Pendant Light, Nickel, Glass, Finland, 1930s
By Idman Oy, Paavo Tynell
Located in High Point, NC
A nickel-plated metal and white opaline glass pendant light designed and produced in Finland, c. 1930s.
Nickel
Swedish Designer, Pendant Light, Glass, Chrome, Sweden, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A chrome-plated metal and white opaline glass pendant light designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1930s.
Chrome
Edward Hald, Pendant Light, Nickel, Glass, Sweden, 1930s
By Orrefors, Edward Hald
Located in High Point, NC
A nickel-plated brass, beige opaline and etched glass pendant light designed by Edward Hald and produced by Orrefors, Sweden, c. 1930s.
Nickel
French Designer, Pendant Light, Glass, Rope, France, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A glass and rope pendant light designed and produced in France, c. 1930s.
Rope, Glass
French Designer, Pendant Light, Glass, Brass, France, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A yellow-colored glass and brass pendant light designed and produced in France, c. 1930s.
Brass
Italian Designer, Pendant Light, Brass, Glass, Italy, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and Murano glass pendant light designed and produced in Italy, c. 1930s.
Brass
Swedish Designer, Pendant Light, Brass, Glass, Sweden, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and etched glass pendant light designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1930s.
Brass
Swedish Designer, Pendant Light, Nickel, Glass, Sweden, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A nickel-plated brass, etched and beige opaline glass pendant light designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1930s.
Nickel
French Designer, Pendant Light, Alabaster, Rope, France, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A pink alabaster and beige rope pendant light designed and produced in France, c. 1930s.
Alabaster
French Designer, Pendant Light, Glass, Rope, France, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
An alabaster-colored glass and beige rope pendant light designed and produced in France, c. 1930s.
Rope, Glass
French Designer, Pendant Light, Glass, Rope, France, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A rope and glass pendant light designed and produced in France, c. 1930s.
Rope, Glass
French Designer, Pendant Light, Glass, Rope, France, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A grey-colored glass and beige rope pendant light designed and produced in France, c. 1930s.
Rope, Glass
Swedish Designer, Pendant Light, Glass, Chrome, Sweden, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A chrome metal and etched glass pendant light designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1930s.
Chrome
Swedish Designer, Pendant Light, Glass, Nickel, Sweden, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A nickel and beige opaline glass pendant light designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1930s.
Nickel
French Designer, Pendant Light, Fabric, Glass, France, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A alabaster colored glass and brown fabric pendant light likely designed and produced in France, c. 1930s.
Fabric, Glass
French Designer, Pendant Light, Rope, Glass, France, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
An alabaster colored glass and brown rope pendant light likely designed and produced in France, c. 1930s.
Rope, Glass
Swedish Designer, Pendant Light, Brass, Glass, Sweden, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and frosted glass pendant light designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1930s.
Brass
Swedish Designer, Pendant Light, Metal, Glass, Sweden, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A metal and etched glass pendant light designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1930s.
Metal
Swedish Designer, Pendant Light, Brass, Glass, Sweden, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and etched glass pendant light designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1930s.
Brass
Swedish Designer, Pendant Light, Brass, Glass, Sweden, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A patinated brass and frosted glass pendant light designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1930s.
Brass
Italian Designer, Pendant Light, Brass, Glass, Italy, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and Murano glass pendant light designed and produced in Italy, c. 1930s.
Brass
Karlskrona Lampfabrik, Pendant Light, Metal, Glass, Sweden, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A metal opaline and frosted glass pendant light produced by Karlskrona Lampfabrik, Sweden, c. 1930s.
Metal, Brass
Swedish Designer, Pendant Light, Chrome, Glass, Sweden, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A chrome and white opaline glass pendant light designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1930s.
Chrome
Swedish Designer, Pendant Light, Copper, Glass, Sweden, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A copper and etched glass pendant light designed and produced in Sweden, 1930s.
Copper
Swedish Designer, Pendant Light, Nickel, Glass, Sweden, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A nickel and opaline glass pendant light designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1930s.
Nickel
Swedish Designer, Pendant Light, Chrome, Glass, Sweden, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A chrome-plated metal and white opaline glass pendant designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1930s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 15.0"H x 15.5"W x 15.5"D Stem Length (inches): 4.0" D...
Chrome
Swedish Designer, Pendant Light, Nickel, Glass, Sweden, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A nickel and light beige opaline glass pendant designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1930s.
Nickel
Swedish Designer, Pendant Light, Brass, Glass, Sweden, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and glass pendant light designed and produced in Sweden, 1930s.
Brass
Swedish Designer, Pendant Light, Glass, Chrome, Sweden, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A chrome metal and white opaline glass pendant designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1930s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 22” H x 8.5” Diameter Dimensions of Canopy: 2.25” H x 3.5” d...
Chrome
$1,189Sale Price|41% Off
Outstanding Art Deco Streamline Pendant Light, 1930s, Germany
Located in Biebergemund, Hessen
Art Deco pendant lamp handmade in the 1930s. The lamp is made in form of the streamlined locomotive of the time.
Brass, Chrome
1930s Bauhaus Chrome and Glass Pendant Light from Czechoslovakia
Located in Praha, CZ
Elegant Bauhaus pendant light produced in Czechoslovakia during the 1930s, featuring a wide chrome-plated metal reflector and a large frosted glass diffuser.
Metal, Chrome
1930s Holophane 2120 Prismatic Glass Bronze Industrial Pendant Light
Located in Nottingham, GB
An impressive original 1930s Holophane industrial pendant light, combining heavy architectural metalwork with a substantial moulded prismatic glass shade.
Glass
Paavo Tynell, Pendant Light, Chrome, Glass, Finland, 1930s
By Taito Oy, Paavo Tynell
Located in High Point, NC
A chrome-plated metal and opaline glass designed by Paavo tynell and produced in Taito, Finland, c. 1930s. Dimensions of canopy (inches): 2” H x 4” Diameter Socket takes standard E-...
Chrome
French (4) Light Rock Crystal Beaded Chandelier C. 1930's
Located in Los Angeles, CA
French (4) light rock crystal beaded chandelier with garlands. This chandelier is a classic design with four arms , each holding a candle-like light bulb, and is adorned with crysta...
Crystal, Metal
French Designer, Pendant Light, Alabaster, Brass, Rope, France, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A brown alabaster, rope and brass pendant light likely designed and produced in France, c. 1930s.
Alabaster, Brass
Bauhaus Brass pendant with Indirect Light, 1930s - Czechoslovakia
By Franta Anyz
Located in Praha, CZ
- Two separate circuits: 2+2 E25-E27 bulbs. Max 4x40W. - Cleaned, polished, rewired - compatible with US wiring - Beautiful age patina on brass surface. jr
Brass
1930’s French Silver Plated Light Fixture with Amethyst crystals
Located in New York, NY
A large circa 1930’s French silver plate light fixture with flower design amethyst crystals
Crystal, Silver Plate
French Designer, Pendant Light, Alabaster, Rope, Brass, France, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
An alabaster, rope and brass pendant light likely designed and produced in France, c. 1930s.
Alabaster, Brass
Swedish Designer, Pendant Light, Alabaster, Brass, Rope, Sweden, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
An alabaster, brass and brown rope pendant light designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1930s.
Alabaster, Brass
French Designer, Pendant Light, Metal, Brass, Glass, France, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass, metal and pink glass pendant light designed and produced in France, c. 1930s.
Metal, Brass
Antique Opaline Globe Pendant Light 1930s
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
The shade emits a wonderful light. Tested and ready to use with a regular E27 Edison screw light bulb. 1930s - France The lamp is in very good condition.
Opaline Glass
Bauhaus Pendant Light in Nickel and Glass, 1930s Czechoslovakia
By Bauhaus
Located in Praha, CZ
Elegant Bauhaus pendant light from the 1930s, crafted in Czechoslovakia.
Metal, Other, Nickel
$16,000 / item
1930's French Silver Plated Light Fixture
By Maison Baguès
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1930's French silver plated light fixture with crystals 8 interior lights
Crystal, Brass
1930's French Silver Plated Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1930.s French silver-plated light fixture with 6 interior lights and beaded crystals
Crystal, Bronze
French Designer, Pendant Light, Glass, Metal, Rope, France, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A metal, rope and blue-colored glass pendant light designed and produced in France, c. 1930s.
Metal
French Designer, Pendant Light, Glass, Brass, Rope, France, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass, glass and beige rope pendant light designed and produced in France, c. 1930s.
Brass
French Designer, Pendant Light, Alabaster, Rope, Wood, France, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
An alabaster, rope and stained wood pendant light designed and produced in France, c. 1930s.
Alabaster
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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