$3,850
H 38 in Dm 8 in
Wonderful Feldman 3 Light Brass Lotus Flower Pendant Chandelier Light Midcentury
By Feldman Lighting Co.
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Wonderful 3 light brass lotus pendant by Feldman Lighting Co. We have had this style many time but
Brass
$1,051
H 37.01 in Dm 16.54 in
Mid-Century 6-Light Brass And Crystal Chandelier Attributed To Sciolari 1960s
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Palermo, IT
Mid-Century 6-light brass and crystal chandelier attributed to Sciolari 1960s Intact and in good
Crystal, Brass
STACK Large Pendant Light in Brass & Enamel by Blueprint Lighting
By Gino Sarfatti, Blueprint Lighting
Located in New York, NY
globe shape) bulbs in incandescent or LED with 60 watt equivalent. Bulb(s) included with purchase.
Brass, Bronze, Enamel, Nickel
Vintage 6-Light Chandelier Design Stilkronen, 1960s
By Stilkronen
Located in taranto, IT
6-light chandelier design Stilkronen, 1960s Original 60s chandelier, stilkronen production
Brass
Modernist Pendant light , Mid century
Located in Nice, FR
Modernist pendant light Mid-century This light fixture is composed of golden brass rods, arranged
Brass
$2,417
H 37.41 in Dm 19.69 in
Oscar Torlasco Six-Light Brass and Glass Chandelier for Stilkronen, 1960s
By Stilkronen, Oscar Torlasco
Located in Barntrup, DE
chandelier consists of six arms that correspond to 6-light points which hold 2 glasses/ lenses each for a
Crystal, Brass
$2,800 / item
H 24.25 in W 13 in D 6 in
MADELEINE Pendant in Brass, Bronze & Marble Emily Del Bello x Blueprint Lighting
By Blueprint Lighting
Located in New York, NY
Calacatta Marble canopy, Natural Brass chain and Dark Bronze frame with a 6" blown glass globe. -Part of
Marble, Brass, Bronze
Satellite IV Sculpted Pendant by Paul Matter
By Paul Matter
Located in Geneve, CH
" Satellite is inspired by the conceptual and minimalist movement of the 60’s and 70’s. These light sculptures
Brass
$7,800 / item
H 8 in W 48 in D 17 in
FLOTILLA Chandelier in Brass and Terracotta Enamel by Blueprint Lighting 2021
By Blueprint Lighting, Stilnovo
Located in New York, NY
positioning of light. Mounts to ceiling with two (2) drops rods and ceiling canopies, with wiring come out of
Brass, Bronze, Enamel, Nickel
$5,800 / item
H 8 in W 52 in D 16 in
CALYX Chandelier in Black & Cream Enamel and Brass by Blueprint Lighting 2021
By Blueprint Lighting, Stilnovo
Located in New York, NY
Natural Brass, but may be made in any of our 6 in-house metal finishes or 36 in-house enamel colors (all
Brass, Bronze, Enamel, Nickel
$1,428Sale Price|50% Off
H 31.5 in Dm 25.6 in
Mid - Century Modern Futuristic Chandelier by J. T. Kalmar, Austria 1950’s
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Trieste, IT
construction made of 6 dispersion glasses, 6 acrylic plastic shades, attached to a strong brass structure, 6 E
Brass
Passy Chandelier by Bourgeois Boheme
By Bourgeois Boheme Atelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
collection also included a wall sconce and table lamp. Light uses 6 candelabra based bulbs ( 60 watts max
Brass
$8,800 / item
H 42.25 in W 23 in D 23 in
MITZAH Chandelier in Bronze, Glass & Marble Emily Del Bello x Blueprint Lighting
By Blueprint Lighting
Located in New York, NY
60 watt equivalent. Dimmable. -Estimated Lead Time: 8-10 weeks. Bulb(s) included with purchase.
Marble, Brass, Bronze
Flotilla Chandelier
By Blueprint Lighting
Located in Westport, CT
/canopies. Fabricated in brass and shown in our hand-finished Brushed Brass, but may be made in any of our 6
Brass, Enamel
Unavailable
H 25.2 in W 24.41 in D 16.54 in
French Mid Century Pendant Light, Arlus, Brass Glass, Stilnovo Style, 60s
By Arlus
Located in Bremen, DE
Exceptionnal gilded pendant light by Maison Arlus (Arts et Lustre), featuring a black enameled
Brass, Steel
Unavailable
H 25.99 in W 17.33 in D 17.33 in
Palwa Chandelier Gold Plated Gilt Brass and Crystal by Ernst Palme, 1960s German
By Christoph Palme, Palwa, Ernest Palme
Located in London, GB
Brutalist style of the 60`s with Hollywood Regency glamour & luxury materials. The gold plated frame has a
Crystal, Gold Plate, Brass
1960s French Wicker Dome Pendant Light
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Great vintage wicker dome light from France, 1960's. Beautiful woven dome wicker shades with newly
Brass
Mid Century Double Ceiling Light in the Manner of Boris LeCroix
Located in Pasadena, TX
A mid century modern brass ceiling light reminiscent of the designs of Boris LeCroix. Made by the
Brass
Sold
H 11.82 in Dm 9.85 in
Pair of Vintage Mercury Glass Pendant Lights with Aged Brass Fittings by MORCO
By Holophane
Located in Nottingham, GB
modern light fittings. The lights are finished with aged brass stepped galleries with hook and aged
Brass
Large 1960s Space Age Kaiser brass ceiling lamp with 12 white glass balls
By Kaiser Leuchten
Located in München, DE
Beautiful large original 60s Kaiser brass ceiling lamp with 12 large glass balls. Great sixties
Brass
Large Venini "Gocce" Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
effect. Most pf the glasses are clear with a few of them in a fading light green color. Central brass bar
Sold
H 38 in Dm 30.8 in
Grandiose & Unique Art Deco White Alabaster 12-Light Pendant / Chandelier, 1920
Located in Lisse, NL
light is rewired for safe and immediate usage the world over and it can easily take eight bulbs of 60
Alabaster, Brass, Wire
Satellite II Sculpted Pendant by Paul Matter
By Paul Matter
Located in Geneve, CH
" Satellite is inspired by the conceptual and Minimalist movement of the 60’s and 70’s. These light sculptures
Brass
Satellite IV Sculpted Pendant by Paul Matter
By Paul Matter
Located in Geneve, CH
" Satellite is inspired by the conceptual and minimalist movement of the 60’s and 70’s. These light sculptures
Brass
E. Palme Swarovski Jewels Chandelier Palwa 6, 1960s
By Ernst Palme
Located in Berlin, BE
Ernst Palme gilt sputnik chandelier 1960`S Gilded brass with large Swarovski crystals 6
Metal
1960s, Gino Sarfatti, Archimede Seguso 7 Bubble Glass Pendant, Italy
By Gino Sarfatti, Arteluce, Archimede Seguso
Located in St- Leonard, Quebec
mounted on a brass structure measuring 6 inches in length. 9 inches total. Socket is E12 candelabra size
Brass
Extra Large D. 22.7Ø" and Stunning Design White & Black Alabaster Chandelier
Located in Lisse, NL
alabaster canopy, mounting this pendant to your ceiling should take no more than a few minutes. This 3-light
Alabaster, Bronze, Wire, Brass, Metal
Vintage 6 light antler chandelier
Located in Sleepy Hollow, NY
A well designed vintage 6 light antler chandelier. Close to a triangular shape. Quality and
Antler
A Luscious French or American 6-light Chandelier: Bouquet&Tassel
Located in San Francisco, CA
choose from as well. Each arm can manage a 60-watt bulb for a total of 360 watts, plenty enough light
Brass
Foliate-detailed silverplate chandelier, circa 1920
Located in New York, NY
AHL4063 An antique foliate detailed, six-light chandelier in its original silver plated over brass
Silver Plate, Brass
Sold
H 47.25 in W 23.63 in D 23.63 in
Willy Daro lights, pair flowers pendants, bronze & Lucite, 1960`s ca, Belgian
By Willy Daro
Located in London, GB
Willy Daro lights, a pair of Lotus flower pendants in brass, bronze & Lucite, 1960`s ca, Belgian
Brass, Bronze
Pair of Modern Walnut Side Tables
By Theodore Alexander
Located in Westwood, NJ
A Pacific walnut side table, the square top with rounded corners and a reeded edge above a similar under tier, on bobbin turned legs. Dimensions: 26" W x 26" D x 28.5" H.
Wood
$850 / item
H 8 in W 8 in D 4.25 in
Petite Centric Wall Sconce in White Enamel Mesh & Brass by Blueprint Lighting
By Blueprint Lighting, Stilnovo, Mathieu Matégot
Located in New York, NY
The Petite Centric wall sconce or flushmount is a stately take on French modernism, featuring a spun metal mesh shade. A more compact version of our wildly popular centric fixture, t...
Brass, Bronze, Enamel, Nickel
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
Beetle Wall Lights by Gallery L7
By Gallery L7
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Updated listing - Please see: LU848749203772 Elegant Beetle wall lights designed by Gallery L7, handcrafted and finished in Los Angeles from American brass. Reminiscent of stag beet...
Brass
Murano Hand Blown Chartreuse Green Glass Chandelier, in stock
Located in Miami, FL
Murano hand blown studio glass chandelier, in stock All different shaped chartreuse green discs with white details, rigadin technique Brass plated structure with 24 exposed brass reg...
Brass
$1,941 / item
H 9.06 in Dm 14.18 in
Pink Lotus Floral Glass and Brass Pendant Light, Sold Individually
Located in Antwerp, BE
Price is for one single pendant light. Multiple pieces available. An elegant Italian pink lotus pendant light manufactured in the 1970s. The fixture is executed in brass plated meta...
Brass
$941 / item
H 4.73 in W 9.45 in D 12.6 in
Sistema Solare Wall Sconce. Calacatta oro Marble. Silvio Piattelli design
By Silvio Piattelli
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
This beautiful sconce adds to the Sistema collection the wall fixture. I made several times this for specific customer requests and realised it needed to become part of the collectio...
Marble, Brass
Unavailable|$985 / item
H 15 in W 5 in D 6.25 in
Tuxedo Wall Sconce in Oil-Rubbed Bronze & Pale Pink Enamel, Blueprint Lighting
By Blueprint Lighting, Stilnovo, Arteluce
Located in New York, NY
The Tuxedo wall sconce or reading light designed by Blueprint Lighting, 2018. This design is strongly influenced by both French and Italian Mid-Century Modernism. Enamel shown is ou...
Aluminum, Brass, Bronze, Chrome, Nickel
$435 / item
H 3.54 in W 14.37 in D 7.67 in
ENA Handmade Embossed, Adjustable Brass Art - Picture Artisanal Wall Sconce
Located in İstiklal, TR
ENA Brass Casting Picture Wall Sconce is meticulously crafted from solid brass, offering both durability and timeless appeal. Its surface is adorned with hand-applied, intricate patt...
Brass
$1,350 / item
H 12 in W 12 in D 6 in
Centric Wall Sconce in Solid Brass & Lilac Enamel Mesh Blueprint Lighting, 2019
By Stilnovo, Blueprint Lighting, Mathieu Matégot
Located in New York, NY
The Centric wall sconce is a stately take on French modernism, featuring a spun metal mesh shade nestled into a large solid brass bowl. Part of our Axial family of products, the Cent...
Brass, Bronze
$4,289 / item
H 3.15 in Dm 15.75 in
'Liquid Amber' Hand-Blown Yellow Gradient Glass & Aged Brass Wall Light, Sconce
By Eva Menz for Atelier001
Located in London, England
Liquid Amber wall light is designed by international illumination artist Eva Menz. Inspired by the circular ripples and reflections created on water, the yellow gradient glass is tra...
Brass
LU Louis Sconce PB
By Lumfardo Luminaires
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Handsome LU Louis sconce. An all brass wall sconce in patinated brass with patterned perforations by Lumfardo Luminaires. Made contemporary in the US. Multiples available for order. ...
Brass
Carl Auböck Model #5262 Patinated Brass Hook
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Glendale, CA
Carl Auböck Model #5262 Patinated Brass Hook Designed in the 1950s, this versatile and Minimalist Viennese hook is executed in darkly patinated and polished brass by Werkstätte Carl...
Brass
$985 / item
H 9.25 in W 5 in D 10 in
Campana Wall Sconce in Brushed Brass and Lilac Enamel, Blueprint Lighting
By Blueprint Lighting, Stilnovo, Gino Sarfatti
Located in New York, NY
The Campana wall sconce or reading light shown in brushed brass and lilac enamel by Blueprint Lighting, 2018. The wide band and distinctly bevelled edge makes the Campana a strong de...
Bronze, Enamel, Chrome, Nickel, Aluminum, Brass
$1,350 / item
H 12 in W 12 in D 6 in
Centric Wall Sconce in Oil-Rubbed Bronze & White Enamel Mesh, Blueprint Lighting
By Stilnovo, Blueprint Lighting, Mathieu Matégot
Located in New York, NY
The Centric wall sconce is a stately take on French modernism, featuring a spun metal mesh shade nestled into a large solid brass bowl. Part of our Axial family of products, the cent...
Brass, Enamel, Bronze
The 'Matisse' Etagere
Located in London, GB
The 'Matisse' wrought iron side table. A hand made and patinated wrought iron etagere with whimsical Matisse style cut-out decoration. Made to order based on a 1960s original. Avail...
Wrought Iron
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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