$764Sale Price|44% Off
H 37.41 in Dm 17.72 in
Italian Mid-Century Modern Disc Chandelier or Pendant Lamp, 1950s
Located in Traversetolo, IT
This beautiful Italian Mid-Century Modern disc chandelier or pendant lamp is made of brass and
Brass
$773
H 35.44 in Dm 17.72 in
Italian Mid-Century Modern Double Disc Decorated Glass Pendant Lamp, 1950s
Located in Traversetolo, IT
Beautiful Italian Mid-Century Modern double disc pendant lamp in the aquamarine shade color, 1950
Brass
$666Sale Price|62% Off
H 31.5 in Dm 14.97 in
Italian Mid-Century Double Disc Pendant Lamp in Turquoise Color, 1950s
Located in Traversetolo, IT
Italian Mid-Century Modern double disc pendant lamp in turquoise color, 1950. Polished brass
Brass
$9,552Sale Price|20% Off
H 16.54 in Dm 28.35 in
Stilnovo Three Discs Ceiling Lamp in Brass and Glass, Italy 1950s
By Stilnovo
Located in Milan, IT
Splendid Stilnovo three discs ceiling lamp in brass and glass, Italy 1950s Reference : Botteghe
Metal, Brass
Italian Crystal Discs Chandelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
4 light chandelier surrounded by cut crystal discs
Nickel, Brass
Large Gino Vistosi Disc Chandelier
By Gino Vistosi
Located in Vienna, AT
Chandelier by Gino Vistosi Murano. Steel construction chrome-plated with glass discs in rose
Steel
Vistosi Murano Opalescent Glass Disc Chandelier
By Gino Vistosi
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Italian Murano chandelier composed of handblown opalescent glass discs by Gino Vistosi. Chrome
Metal
Large Amethyst Color Murano Glass Disc Chandelier Attributed to Vistosi
By Vistosi
Located in Berlin, BE
Wonderful large amethyst color Murano glass disc chandelier attributed to Vistosi. The chandelier
Chrome
Triple Disc Chandelier Brass Light Blue Glass, Italy, circa 1950
By Luigi Brusotti
Located in Vienna, AT
Elegant disc chandelier from satinized glass and polished brass. Measurements are 21.25" (diameter
Brass
Black Pendant Light with Glass Discs, Italy, 1950s
Located in New York, NY
diffused glass disc is set in a brass ring creating a soft downward light while still allowing for a
Brass, Steel
Vistosi Orange Disc Italian Chrome Chandelier
By Vistosi
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Vistosi hand blown orange glass disc 9 light chandelier with chrome frame, the glass discs
Blown Glass
Brass Disc Semi Flush Mount Or Chandelier, Italy, circa 1955
By Luigi Brusotti
Located in Vienna, AT
Floating brass disc semi flush mount in wonderful condition with a diameter of 22", Italy circa
Brass
Large Vistosi Murano Clear and White Disc Chandelier
By Gino Vistosi
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Large clear and white disc Murano Italian glass nine-light chandelier. Satin chrome plated metal
Metal
Polyhedral Disc Chandelier by Carlo Scarpa for Venini Italy
Located in New York, NY
Polyhedral Disc chandelier by Carlo Scarpa for Venini. Chrome frame with clear, blown polyhedral
Metal, Steel, Chrome
Polyhedral Disc Chandelier by Carlo Scarpa for Venini
Located in New York, NY
Fantastic disc chandelier in clear and smoke polyhedral forms. Rare chrome frame signed with
Glass
Triple Disc Hanging Fixture by Stilnovo
Located in New York, NY
Playful red hanging fixture of painted metal, white glass and polished brass fittings.
Large disc-shaped polyhedral chandelier designed by Carlo Scarpa
Located in New York, NY
A clear polyhedral chandelier by Venini, c. 1950, in a disc form with three shallow tiers.
Glass
#3265 Small Glass Disc Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
Imaginative Small Chandelier with Thick Fluted Round Small Glass Discs Attached to the Center
Chrome
Ceiling Light With Murano Glass Discs
Located in New York, NY
Italian suspension ceiling light with large white, frosted Murano discs hanging from thin chains
Metal
Savagely Elegant Matched Frosted Glass Disc Chandelier
Located in Brooklyn, NY
and lower end of rod, and sawtooth border around the two glass discs, Italian 1950s. Diameter 22 in
Brass, Metal
Flying Saucer Glass Disc Chandelier by Stilnovo
Located in New York, NY
and two inner lights by Stilnovo. Italian, circa 1950.
Brass, Steel
Polyhedron Disc Chandelier by Carlo Scarpa for Venini
By Venini, Carlo Scarpa
Located in Cambridge, MA
Polyhedron chandelier by Carlo Scarpa for Venini, featuring a rare mix of lavender and clear glass pieces which attach to the white metal frame. This chandelier comes with four extra...
Metal
$1,047Sale Price / set|26% Off
H 11.42 in W 9.06 in D 10.24 in
Pair of Swedish Pine Wood Wall Lamps by Aneta, Sweden, 1970s
By Aneta
Located in Karis, Nyland
Pair of Swedish modern 1970s wall lights made from pinewood. Beautiful and fine craftsmanship of these timeless wall lights from northern Europe. This pair was made with love for the...
Fabric, Pine
$16,954 / item
H 53.15 in W 125.99 in D 59.06 in
Oval Brass and Parchment Chandelier by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires
By Diego Mardegan
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Beautiful chandelier by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires, this other version of the spider chandelier has longer arms on the sides giving the oval shape. The metal arms paint...
Metal, Brass
$2,474 / item
H 11.8 in W 11.8 in D 7.5 in
Tulip Organic Modern Contemporary Wall Sconce, Wall Light in White Plaster
By Hannah Woodhouse
Located in London, GB
Handmade Tulip organic modern wall light/ wall sconce, in silky smooth white plaster, created by artist Hannah Woodhouse in her London studio. Contemporary organic modern design insp...
Plaster
Pair of French Wrought Iron Martini Tables
Located in London, GB
Wrought iron martini tables, hand made in England inspired by an original 1940s French design. Finished with a natural bronze patina as standard. Can also be supplied in black or gi...
Iron
1960s Sergio Mazza 'Demi Clio' Wall or Ceiling Lamp for Artemide
By Artemide, Sergio Mazza
Located in Glendale, CA
1960s Sergio Mazza 'Demi Clio' wall or ceiling lamp for Artemide. Executed in nickeled brass and opaline glass, Italy, circa 1960s. Clean and architectural, these hardwired lamps emi...
Nickel, Brass
$1,050 / item
H 10.5 in W 8 in D 10 in
Molto Wall Sconce in Oil-Rubbed Bronze & Enameled Mesh by Blueprint Lighting
By Mathieu Matégot, Blueprint Lighting, Stilnovo
Located in New York, NY
The MOLTO wall sconce is a fresh, new take on Italian modernism, featuring a spun metal mesh shade. The fixture’s silhouette effortlessly makes a statement and the interior spun me...
Brass, Bronze, Enamel, Chrome, Nickel
$1,650 / item
H 16.1 in Dm 11.5 in
'Plissé White Edition' Pleated Textile Table Lamp by Folkform for Örsjö
By Örsjö Industri AB
Located in Glendale, CA
'Plissé White Edition' pleated textile table lamp by Folkform for Örsjö. This unique table lamp was awarded “Lighting of the Year 2022” by Residence Magazine Sweden, who called it “...
Textile
LUrman Sconce LALB
By Lumfardo Luminaires
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Part of our Lumfardo Luminaires contemporary collection, the LUrman Sconce LALB is an adjustable reading sconce in a lightly aged lacquered brass finish. Single E12 based socket. Max...
Brass
Terra 2 Wall Light
By Marz Designs
Located in BYRON BAY, NSW
The Terra 2 Wall Light features two slip-cast lamp holders with unique brass, brushed black or white satin detailing. A duo of ceramic cylinders stack together to form a bi-direction...
Brass
Rosso Wall Mirror
By Specchi Veneziani
Located in Milan, IT
Crafted in the finest Murano tradition, this exquisite Venetian mirror is a true work of art. Assembled with crystal and gold elements, and adorned with red glass flowers, each piece...
Glass
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
$8,800 / item
H 36 in Dm 48 in
Large Counterbalance Ceiling Fixture, White Enamel + Brass by Blueprint Lighting
By Gino Sarfatti, Stilnovo, Arteluce
Located in New York, NY
Handcrafted and made to order, the Counterbalance commands attention with its fluid architectural silhouette, built from a thoughtfully curated palette of on-trend colors and metal f...
Brass, Bronze, Enamel, Chrome, Nickel, Aluminum
$1,650 / item
H 19 in W 24 in D 14 in
Tulle 2 Wall Lamp in Brass and Black Enamel Mesh by Blueprint Lighting, 2019
By Stilnovo, Blueprint Lighting, Mathieu Matégot
Located in New York, NY
The Tulle 2 wall lamp is an architectural piece that works well in both modern and transitional interiors. Shown here in our black enamel mesh and natural brass hardware. Available ...
Brass, Enamel, Nickel, Bronze
Sistema Chandelier by Piattelli Design, 6-shade
By Bruno Gatta, Silvio Piattelli, Stilnovo
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
This chandelier uses an ingenious rotating stem structure and features a shallow drum-shaped shade at the end of each arm. The chandelier arms are designed with two lengths so that e...
Brass
Murano Sputnik Spherical Green Glass and Brass Chandelier
Located in Roma, Lazio
A fantastic emerald green sputnik, with a surprising design and for its very low height, which allows it to fit in both high and low ceilings. Very elegant, it will furnish and decor...
Brass
Single Ceiling Mount by Adrasteia
By Adrasteia
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Single Ceiling Mount by Adrasteia. Designed and manufactured in Italy, circa 1960. Minimal and classic looking flush mount with enameled metal frame and reeded, clear glass diffuser....
Aluminum, Steel
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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