$2,452
H 47.25 in Dm 29.53 in
Italian Mid-Century Modern White 19 Lights Chandelier Cluster Structure, 70
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian Mid-Century Modern white 19 lights chandelier with cluster structure, 1970s White
Metal
$7,420 / item
H 78.75 in Dm 23.75 in
Contemporary 7-Light Alabaster Chandelier in Antique Brass by Tigermoth Lighting
By TIGERMOTH LIGHTING LTD
Located in Reading, GB
A cluster of pendant lights hewn from solid Alabaster. When lit, the alabaster shade offers a
Alabaster, Metal, Brass
Unavailable
H 144 in W 96 in D 24 in
Voyage Cluster Asymmetrical Pendant Chandelier with 62 LED Lights, High Ceiling
By Galilee Lighting
Located in Hollywood, FL
Introducing the Voyage cluster asymmetrical pendant chandelier - a stunning addition to any modern
Glass, Blown Glass
Unavailable
H 5.5 in W 5.5 in D 21 in
Extension 2 Contemporary Hanging Pendant Cluster White Translucent Porcelain
Located in Asheville, NC
Classic chandelier. From the Extension collection by The Bright Angle. - Cluster of 3 pendant lights
Metal
Unavailable
H 144 in Dm 48 in
Cloud Chandelier, Large Hand-Blown Glass Pendants with 33 Led Lights, Extra Long
By Galilee Lighting
Located in Hollywood, FL
bubbles floating in the air. Long cluster pendant chandelier with 33 LED Lights ideal for high ceiling
Glass
Green and Black British Army Pendant Light Shades
Located in Hudson, NY
, children's bedroom, cafe and restaurant. They also work well as a cluster pendant. These lights were part of
Aluminum
Cloud Chandelier, Large Hand-Blown Glass Pendants with 7 LEDLights.
By Galilee Lighting
Located in Hollywood, FL
bubbles floating in the air. Long cluster pendant chandelier with 7 LED Lights ideal for high ceiling
Glass
Unavailable
H 120 in Dm 26 in
Cloud Chandelier, 5 Large Hand-Blown Glass Pendants Organic Shape Globe. LED
By Galilee Lighting
Located in Hollywood, FL
floating in the air. Long cluster pendant chandelier with 5 LED Lights ideal for high ceiling spaces
Glass
Unavailable
H 3 in W 2 in D 3 in
Murano Gemstones Chandelier. Dining Room, Kitchen Island, Foyer, Living Room.
By Galilee Lighting
Located in Hollywood, FL
pendant chandelier with LED canopy lights ideal for high ceiling spaces. Modern two-story spaces glass
Glass
Unavailable
H 78 in W 32 in D 14 in
Large Glass Globes Chandelier. Dining Room, Kitchen Island, Foyer, Living Room.
By Galilee Lighting
Located in Hollywood, FL
glass bubbles floating in the air. Long cluster pendant chandelier with 5 LED Lights ideal for high
Glass
Unavailable
H 120 in W 36 in D 16 in
Modern Glass Globes Custom Chandelier. Dining Room, Foyer, Living Room
By Galilee Lighting
Located in Hollywood, FL
design that resembles glass bubbles floating in the air. Long cluster pendant chandelier with 9 LED
Glass
White Tole Leaf Cluster Low Relief Wall or Ceiling Lights
Located in San Francisco, CA
We have 2 vintage, white, painted metal pendant lights in a leaf cluster design. They work
Metal
Cluster Pendant Lights
Located in San Francisco, CA
Long stem Industrial Pendant lights with four adjustable arms. Light bulbs included
Metal
1920's Cast Brass Pendant with Thistles
Located in Pasadena, CA
Unique cast brass pendant with cluster of three lights at center below gothic arch edged in vining
Brass
Pair of Antique Bell Jar Lanterns with Etched Stars
Located in Heath, MA
glass. They have been newly electrified with a three-bulb candelabra cluster. The pendant lights are
Brass
$16,585 / 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
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
LUdown Cylinder Flush Mount
By Lumfardo Luminaires
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The LUdown cylinder flush mount fixture by Lumfardo Luminaires is part of our contemporary collection. Available In patinated unlacquerd brass or aged silver and steel with (1) E26 m...
Steel, Brass, Gold, Silver
$13,358 / item
H 18 in W 18 in D 24 in
Stool/Bench Modern Medieval Handmade Horsehair Iron Woven Textile Fringe Tassel
By J.M. Szymanski
Located in Bronx, NY
HORSE HAIR BENCH NO. 1 - WHITE J.M. Szymanski d. 2019 Contemporary furniture at its finest. Horsehair textile and blackened iron are combined to create an exciting juxtaposition o...
Steel, Iron
Pair of Shagreen Night Stands with Brass Accents by Kifu Paris
By Kifu Augousti
Located in New York, NY
The Paris based label has distinguished themselves since their launch, with their iconic use of shagreen mixed with brass and other exotic materials. All furniture is handcrafted by ...
Brass
$11,108
H 31.5 in W 70.87 in D 29.53 in
Organic Modern Armona Desk, Oak Root, Onyx, Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple
By Greenapple, Rute Martins
Located in Lisboa, PT
Armona Desk, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. The Armona stone desk draws inspiration from the serene landscape of Armona Island, embodying a...
Onyx, Quartz, Marble, Brass, Stainless Steel
$19,800
H 86.62 in W 37.41 in D 37.41 in
Bonnie Config 1 Contemporary XL LED Bronze or Brass Sculptural Chandelier
By Ovature Studios
Located in Torslanda, SE
This piece was designed around the form of the artist's newborn daughter's eyes, and aptly named after her. Matthew Holleman is originally from New Zealand but now resides in Sweden ...
Brass, Bronze, Nickel
$19,765 / item
H 26 in W 25 in D 23 in
Cream Side Chair Iron Modern Handmade Handwoven Horsehair Textile Accent Mane
By J.M. Szymanski
Located in Bronx, NY
HORSECHAIR NO. 2 J.M. Szymanski d. 2021 Contemporary furniture at its finest. Horsehair textile and blackened iron are combined to create an exciting juxtaposition of elements....
Iron, Steel
$18,500 / item
H 21 in W 70 in D 23 in
Umpire Bench MADE by Moniomi Modern Wood design and Luxe Upholstery
Located in Miami, FL
The graphic layering of exotic burled and cathedral grained woods frame the luxe upholstery comprised of a satin twill, mohair and wool boucle.
Birdseye Maple
Long Chandelier in Iron and Ceramic by Olivia Cognet
By Olivia Cognet
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Beautiful new design by the french artist Olivia Cognet, this chandelier made of a central iron horizontal stem holding the sources of light (G9 sockets encased in small opaline glob...
Iron
N.O1 Pantheon Table Type I
By BURĒAU
Located in Levent, TR
LIMITED EDITION 30 SIGNED, SERIAL NUMBER AND CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICITY GUILTY PLEASURE COLLECTION YEAR 2024 “Unleash the Timeless Elegance: Experience the Iconic Pantheon Table – W...
Travertine, Metal
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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