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
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
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
Arvid Böhlmarks Lampfabrik, Pendant Light, Metal, Glass, Sweden, 1930s
By Arvid Böhlmarks Lampfabrik
Located in High Point, NC
A white opaline glass and chrome-plated metal pendant light produced by Arvid Böhlmarks Lampfabrik, Sweden, c. 1930s.
Metal
Arvid Böhlmarks Lampfabrik, Pendant Light, Metal, Glass, Sweden, 1930s
By Arvid Böhlmarks Lampfabrik
Located in High Point, NC
A white opaline glass and metal pendant light produced by Arvid Böhlmarks Lampfabrik, Sweden, c. 1930s.
Metal
Arvid Böhlmarks Lampfabrik, Pendant Light, Metal, Glass, Sweden, 1930s
By Arvid Böhlmarks Lampfabrik
Located in High Point, NC
A white opaline glass and metal pendant light produced by Arvid Böhlmarks Lampfabrik, Sweden, c. 1930s.
Metal
Harald Notini, Pendant Light, Glass, Rope, Brass, Sweden, 1930s
By Harald Notini
Located in High Point, NC
An orange-colored glass, brass, and brown rope pendant light designed by Harald Notini and produced by Arvid Böhlmarks Lampfabrik, Sweden, c. 1930s.
Brass
Swedish Designer, Pendant Light, Glass, Brass, Fabric, Sweden, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A floral-painted glass, brass and fabric pendant light designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1930s.
Brass
Swedish Designer, Pendant Light, Brass, Glass, Wood, Sweden, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass, dark-stained wood and etched glass pendant light designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1930s.
Brass
French Designer, Pendant Light, Glass, Rope, Brass, France, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A red-colored glass, beige rope and brass pendant light designed and produced in France, c. 1930s Overall Dimensions (inches): 23.0"H x 15.0"W x 15.0"D Stem Length (inches): 5.5" ...
Brass
French Designer, Pendant Light, Glass, Rope, Brass, France, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A marbled glass, brown rope and brass pendant light designed and produced in France, c. 1930s.
Brass
Arvid Böhlmarks Lampfabrik, Pendant Light, Metal, Glass, Sweden, 1930s
By Arvid Böhlmarks Lampfabrik
Located in High Point, NC
A white opaline glass and metal pendant light produced by Arvid Böhlmarks Lampfabrik, Sweden, c. 1930s.
Metal
Arvid Böhlmarks Lampfabrik, Pendant Light, Metal, Glass, Sweden, 1930s
By Arvid Böhlmarks Lampfabrik
Located in High Point, NC
A white opaline glass and metal pendant light produced by Arvid Böhlmarks Lampfabrik, Sweden, c. 1930s.
Metal
Swedish Designer, Pendant Light, Brass, Glass, Fabric, Sweden, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass, brown fabric and frosted glass pendant light designed and produced in Sweden, 1930s.
Brass
French Designer, Pendant Light, Glass, Rope, Brass, France, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A pink-colored glass, rope and brass pendant light designed and produced in France, c. 1930s.
Brass
Swedish Designer, Pendant Light, Alabaster, Rope, Brass, Sweden, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
An alabaster, brown rope and brass pendant light likely designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1930s.
Alabaster
Arvid Böhlmarks Lampfabrik, Pendant Light, Chrome, Glass, Sweden, 1930s
By Arvid Böhlmarks Lampfabrik
Located in High Point, NC
A white opaline glass and chrome-plated metal pendant light produced by Arvid Böhlmarks Lampfabrik, Sweden, c. 1930s.
Chrome
French Designer, Pendant Light, Glass, Rope, Brass, France, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A glass, brown rope and brass pendant light designed and produced in France, c. 1930s.
Brass
Finnish Designer, Pendant Light, Nickel, Glass, Reed, Finland, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A nickel-plated metal, white opaline glass and woven reed pendant light designed and produced in Finland, c. 1930s.
Nickel
French Designer, Pendant Light, Glass, Metal, Wood, France, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A wood, metal and glass pendant light designed and produced in France, c. 1930s.
Metal
Erik Tidstrand, Pendant Light, Nickel, Metal, Glass, Sweden, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A red-lacquered and nickeled metal and beige opaline glass pendant light designed by Erik Tidstrand and produced by Nordiska Kompaniet, Sweden, c. 1930s.
Metal, Nickel
Swedish Designer, Pendant Light, Metal, Parchment, Glass, Sweden, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A beige parchment, opaline glass and metal pendant light designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1930s.
Metal
Swedish Designer, Pendant Light, Brass, Glass, Parchment, Sweden, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass, glass and beige parchment paper pendant light designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1930s.
Brass
French Designer, Pendant Light, Glass, Rope, Brass, France, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
An etched glass, brass and beige rope pendant light designed and produced in France, c. 1930s.
Brass
French Designer, Pendant Light, Glass, Rope, Metal, France, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
An pink glass, metal and beige rope pendant light designed and produced in France, c. 1930s.
Metal
Swedish Designer, Pendant Light, Chrome, Glass, Parchment, Sweden, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A chrome metal, glass and yellow parchment paper pendant light designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1930s.
Chrome
Art Deco Muller Frères Luneville Style Pendant Light, 1930s
By Muller Fres Luneville
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Rewired with one original socket for E-27 light bulb. This wonderful Art Deco pendant light in the style of Muller Frères Luneville is in very good original condition with minor wear...
Metal
$776Sale Price|20% Off
French Nickel-Plated Brass Art Deco Pendant Light, 1930s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Magnificent and rare Art Deco pendant light. Striking French design from the 1930s.
Nickel
1930s “Flying Saucer” Style Pendant Light
Located in Surrey, BC
Double pyramid-shaped milk glass shade with a ribbed center band. Original copper fitter on an intriguing pendant light. Re-wired and CSA approved to current electrical standards; ce...
Copper
$10,530 / item
1930s Italian Art Deco Brass and Glass 8-Light Pendant
Located in Chicago, IL
1930s Art Deco brass and glass 8-light pendant, with two new custom art glass panels.
Brass
Art Deco Pendant Light Ball-Shaped Light Yellow Shade + Chrome, Denmark, 1930s
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Original Art Deco pendent light with ball-shaped shade of matte light yellow glass made in the 1930s. The shade is mounted with a chromium-plated top and canopy. The length of the ...
Metal, Chrome
1930s Art Deco Floral Glass Pendant Light with Chrome Fittings
Located in Nottingham, GB
The fixture has been serviced, wired and tested and is reported to be in full working order. Period: Circa 1930s Style: Art Deco Type: Pendant / Ceiling Light Materials: Hand-Moulde...
Chrome
1930s French Art Deco Painted Glass & Mahogany Bowl Pendant Light
Located in Nottingham, GB
An elegant French Art Deco pendant light dating to the 1930s, combining a decorative hand-moulded glass bowl with turned mahogany and original brass and bronze fittings.
Brass
1930s Art Deco Bauhaus Opaline Glass and Chrome Pendant Light
Located in Praha, CZ
Elegant Art Deco pendant light produced in Czechoslovakia during the 1930s, featuring a distinctive sculptural stepped shade in white opaline glass combined with chrome-plated metal ...
Metal, Chrome
Venini Trieste Attribution, Pendant Light, Nickel, Acrylic, Glass, Italy, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A nickel, pink acrylic and glass pendant light attributed to Venini Trieste, Italy, c. 1930s.
Nickel
Art Deco Alabaster Pendant Light, France, 1930s
Located in Antwerp, BE
A striking Art Deco alabaster pendant light, France, circa 1930s. The faceted geometric bowl is crafted from natural alabaster in warm tones of cream, white, and orange with beautif...
Alabaster, Metal
Rare Art Deco Pendant Light, Sandblasted Glass, Europe, 1930s, 41cm
Located in Praha, CZ
This Art Deco pendant represents the height of 1930s European glasswork.
Nickel
Large Art Déco Pendant Light, 1930s - 1940s
Located in Schwerin, MV
This Art Deco ceiling lamp impresses with its nostalgic character and its extraordinary shape. The large, curved glass shade is in a warm yellow-beige and features a decorative, marb...
Metal
Einar Bäckström, Pendant Light, Bronze, Brass, Glass, Paper, Sweden, 1930s
By Einar Backstrom
Located in High Point, NC
A patinated bronze, brass, floral-printed paper and glass pendant light, model 4006, produced by Einar Bäckströms Metallvarufabrik, Sweden, c. 1930s.
Brass, Bronze
Lars Holmström Attribution, Pendant Light, Glass, Pewter, Brass, Sweden, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A pewter, brass and glass pendant light attributed to Lars Holmström, Arvika, Sweden, c. 1930s.
Brass, Pewter
Edvin Ollers Attribution, Pendant Light, Glass, Rope, Brass, Sweden, 1930s
By Edvin Ollers
Located in High Point, NC
A glass, beige rope and brass pendant light attributed to Edvin Ollers for Elme Glasbruk, Sweden, c. 1930s.
Brass
$4,800 / item
Large 1930's French Molded Glass Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1930's French molded glass light fixture with interior light
Metal
1930's French Crystal Cylindrical Shape Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1930's French crystal cylindrical shape light fixture with 5 interior lights
Crystal, Bronze
1930's French Light Fixture with Opaline Glass
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1930's French silver plated bronze light fixture with Opaline glass, 2 interiors lights. Height could be adjust
Silver Plate, Bronze
Venini Trieste Attribution, Pendant Light, Nickel, Glass, Copper, Italy, 1930s
By Venini
Located in High Point, NC
A nickel, glass and copper pendant light attributed to Venini Trieste, Italy, c. 1930s.
Copper, Nickel
French Art Deco Pink Frosted Glass Skyscraper Pendant Light, 1930s
By Degué, Ezan
Located in Sitges, Barcelona
A French Art Deco pink glass skyscraper pendant light from the 1930s. The frosted skyscraper shade is molded in stepped tiers with clear glass chevrons, and it hangs as a single ceil...
Brass
$18,000 / item
1930's French Nickel Plated Crystal Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1930's French (probably Bagues) bought in Pairs, beautiful crystals on body. (2 available) High could be adjust
Bronze
Swedish Modern, Pendant Light, Glass, Metal, Sweden, 1930s
Located in Stamford, CT
Swedish Modern, Pendant Light, Glass, Metal, Sweden, 1930s A modernist pendant light designed and produced in Sweden in the early part of the 20th century.
Glass
Scandinavian Industrial Bauhaus Pendant Light in Patinated Copper & Brass, 1930s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A 1920s or 30s raw and original industrial ceiling lamp fashioned from copper and brass. It retains its original patina and authenticity. Probably made in either Scandinavia or Germa...
Brass, Copper
Art Deco White Glass and Brass Pendant Light, Germany, 1930s
Located in Barntrup, DE
This stunning Art Deco pendant light, crafted in Germany in the 1930s, features an elegant, beautifully shaped white glass shade adorned with decorative accents in green, orange, and...
Brass
$2,735Sale Price|20% Off
Pendant light for Taito by Paavo Tynell, 1930s
By Paavo Tynell, Taito
Located in Nagykovácsi, Central Hungary
Unique Early Paavo Tynell pendant light for Taito from 1930s. Features a frosted glass plate above a round cased glass shade.
Brass, Iron
Model "554" Pendant Light by Paavo Tynell for Taito, Finland 1930s
By Paavo Tynell, Taito
Located in Utrecht, NL
Paavo Tynell is regarded as one of Finland’s pioneering lighting designers, celebrated for his design approach that merged natural inspiration with refined craftsmanship. Working for...
Metal
Swedish Designer, Pendant Light, Metal, Glass, Sweden, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A chrome-plated metal and red etched glass pendant light likely designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1930s.
Metal
Antique French Oversized Two-Level 12-Light Chandelier circa 1930's
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
12 lite two-level chandelier.
Metal
$12,000 / item
1930's French Gilt Bronze Light Fixture with Crystals
By Maison Baguès
Located in New York, NY
Circa 1930's French Bagues gilt bronze light fixture with crystals inset.
Bronze
Industrial Black Enamel Light, 1930s
Located in Kojetice, CZ
Vintage industrial enamel pendant lamp from the 1930s. It features a rusty black enamel shade with white enamel interior and a brass socket.
Brass, Enamel, Iron
Art Deco Chandelier Pendant Light, Patinated Brass Cream Fabric Shades, 1930s
By Josef Frank, J.T. Kalmar, Paavo Tynell, J.L Lobmeyr, Rupert Nikoll
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A large and fantastic six-arm pendant chandelier made of brass and cream colored pleated fabric shades, manufactured in Austria in 1930s.
Brass, Bronze
Industrial Green Enamel Light, 1930s
Located in Kojetice, CZ
Vintage industrial enamel pendant lamp from the 1930s. It features a green enamel shade with white enamel interior and a brass socket with porcelain top.The socket requires standard ...
Brass, Enamel, Iron
1930's French Light Fixture with Cut Crystals Panels
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1930's nickel plated light fixture with 6 interior lights ,and cut crystal body
Crystal, Brass
German Art Deco Cream and Brown Marbled Glass Pendant Light, 1930s
Located in Barntrup, DE
Elegant German Art Deco pendant light dating from the 1930s, featuring a beautifully shaped cream-colored marbled glass shade with expressive smoky brown veining.
Brass
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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