Alvar Aalto "Beehive" Pendant Model A331 In Red, Valaistustyö 1950s
By Alvar Aalto, Valaistustyö
Located in Helsinki, FI
This is one of Alvar Aalto's most iconic lighting designs. It was first designed in 1953. The
Metal, Brass
$25,315
H 14.57 in Dm 13.78 in
Alvar Aalto, Beehive Pendant Light, model A332, made by Valaistustyö, Finland
By Alvar Aalto, Valaistustyö
Located in Wargrave, Berkshire
Alvar Aalto (Finland 1898-1976) Beehive Pendant Light, model A332 made by Valaistustyö, Finland
Metal, Brass
$38,001
H 13.78 in W 13.78 in D 13.78 in
Alvar Aalto Beehive Lamp Model No. A332 Produced by Valaistustyö in Finland
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Very rare Beehive lamp model no. A332 designed by Alvar Aalto. Produced by Valaistustyö in Finland
Metal, Brass
Beehive Pendent by Alvar Aalto for Artek
By Alvar Aalto
Located in San Francisco, CA
A classic beehive pendant model A331 by Alvar Aalto for Artek of white aluminum and chrome-plated
Aluminum, Steel
$39,170
H 13.39 in Dm 12.6 in
Ceiling Lamp Mode A332 “Beehive” Designed by Alvar Aalto for Valaistustyo
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Stockholm, SE
Ceiling lamp model A332 “Beehive” designed by Alvar Aalto for Valaistustyo, Finland, 1953. Painted
Aluminum, Brass
$45,017
H 27.56 in W 13.78 in D 13.78 in
Beehive Lamp in Brass, White Lacquered Metal by Alvar Aalto, 1953
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Beehive Lamp in Brass, White Lacquered Metal by Alvar Aalto, 1953 Additional Information: Material
Brass
$39,755
H 14.18 in Dm 13.39 in
Ceiling Lamp ‘Beehive’ Model A332 Designed by Alvar Aalto for Valaistustyo
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Stockholm, SE
Ceiling lamp ‘Beehive’ model A332 designed by Alvar Aalto for Valaistustyo, Finland. 1953. Painted
Aluminum, Brass
$39,229
H 13.78 in Dm 12.6 in
Ceiling Lamp ‘Beehive’ Model A332 Designed by Alvar Aalto for Valaistustyo
By Valaistustyö, Alvar Aalto
Located in Stockholm, SE
Ceiling lamp model A332 “Beehive” designed by Alvar Aalto for Valaistustyo, Finland, 1953. Painted
Aluminum, Brass
$36,013
H 14.57 in Dm 13.78 in
Early & Rare Alvar Aalto A32 Beehive Pendant, White & Brass, Valaistustyö 1950s
By Valaistustyö, Alvar Aalto
Located in Helsinki, FI
This is one of Alvar Aalto’s most iconic lighting designs—an early and rare version of the Model A
Metal, Brass
$30,681
H 14.57 in Dm 13.78 in
Early Alvar Aalto A332 Beehive Pendant in White & Brass, Valaistustyö 1950s
By Valaistustyö, Alvar Aalto
Located in Helsinki, FI
This is one of Alvar Aalto´s most iconic lighting designs. It was first designed in 1953. The
Metal, Brass
Artek A331 Beehive Aluminum Pendant Lamp
By Artek, Alvar Aalto
Located in Astoria, NY
Artek A331 Beehive Aluminum Pendant Lamp, 20th century, designed by Alvar Aalto, with chrome-plated
Aluminum, Chrome
Artek A331 Beehive Aluminum Pendant Lamp
By Artek, Alvar Aalto
Located in Astoria, NY
Artek A331 Beehive Aluminum Pendant Lamp, 20th century, designed by Alvar Aalto, with chrome-plated
Aluminum, Chrome
$325
H 8.25 in W 8.25 in D 0.25 in
Golden Bell and Beehive: Light Fittings Designed by Alvar and Aino Aalto (Book)
Located in North Yorkshire, GB
Beehive - Light fittings by Alvar and Aino Aalto" which were designed for three different buildings - the
Paper
$3,610
H 35.44 in Dm 11.82 in
Alvar Aalto Ceiling Lamp Model A335B, Brass & White metal, Valaisinpaja 1980s
By Valaisinpaja Oy, Alvar Aalto
Located in Helsinki, FI
Aalto’s more familiar Beehive model. The lower tier is punctuated by slender, precisely arranged slots
Metal, Brass
$300 / item
H 8.25 in W 8.25 in D 0.25 in
Golden Bell and Beehive: Light Fittings Designed by Alvar and Aino Aalto
By Alvar Aalto, Aino Aalto
Located in New York, NY
Book issued in conjunction with an exhibition held at the Alvar Aalto Museum in Jyvaskyla, Finland
Paper
Unavailable
H 11.75 in W 13 in D 13 in
Authentic Pendant Light A331 "Beehive" in White with Brass, Alvar Aalto & Artek
By Artek, Alvar Aalto
Located in New York, NY
lvar Aalto first introduced the light A331 pendant as part of the décor of the University of
Aluminum
Unavailable
H 11.75 in W 13 in D 13 in
Authentic Pendant Light A331 "Beehive" in White with Chrome, Alvar Aalto & Artek
By Artek, Alvar Aalto
Located in New York, NY
Alvar Aalto first introduced the light A331 pendant as part of the décor of the University of
Aluminum
Alvar Aalto, "Beehive" Ceiling Lamp, Aluminum, Brass, Finland, 1953
By Valaistustyö, Alvar Aalto
Located in High Point, NC
A white-painted aluminum and brass "Beehive" ceiling lamp designed by Alvar Aalto and produced by
Aluminum, Brass
Alvar Aalto Beehive Lamp from Artek Model A331 in White with Brass
By Alvar Aalto, Artek
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Beautiful Classic design lamp designed by Alvar Aalto in 1953. Also known as the Beehive. This lamp
Metal
Sold
H 13.78 in Dm 12.6 in
Alvar Aalto Beehive Pendant Light in Black, model A332, for Valaistutstyo, 1950s
By Valaistustyö, Alvar Aalto
Located in Wargrave, Berkshire
One of Alvar Aalto's most iconic lighting designs, the Beehive pendant light was devised in 1953
Aluminum, Brass
Alvar Aalto A331 Beehive Pendant
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Los Angeles, CA
beautifully organic A331 "beehive" pendant light by Alvar Aalto the lamp features alternating
Aluminum, Brass
"Beehive" Pendant by Alvar Aalto
By Alvar Aalto
Located in San Francisco, CA
A "Beehive" chandelier model #A331 by Alvar Aalto made in Finland, circa 1950. The pendant has five
Brass, Aluminum
Artek Pendant Light A331 “Beehive“ by Alvar Aalto
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Centreville, VA
The A331, nicknamed “Beehive,” is one of Alvar Aalto’s most popular lighting designs. Suitable for
Aluminum, Steel
Early Alvar Aalto A331 Beehive Pendant
By Alvar Aalto, Valaisinpaja Oy
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautifully organic A331 "beehive" pendant light by Alvar Aalto for Valaisinpaja Oy, Finland for
Brass, Metal
Early Alvar Aalto A331 Beehive Pendant
By Alvar Aalto, Valaisinpaja Oy
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautifully organic A331 "beehive" pendant light by Alvar Aalto for Valaisinpaja Oy, Finland for
Brass, Metal
Artek A331 Black Metal Beehive Pendant Light by Alvar Aalto
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Basildon, London
The Artek A331 Black Metal Beehive Pendant Light by renowned Finnish architect Alvar Aalto is a
Aluminum, Steel
Sold
H 11.82 in Dm 11.82 in
Alvar Aalto, First Production Stamped Valaistustyo A331, Beehive Lamp, 1950s
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Wargrave, Berkshire
Alvar Aalto for Valaistustyo Ky, Finland, circa 1953. A model A331 Beehive lamp in all original
Alvar Aalto, Original Production Larger Size Beehive Lamp, Valaistustyo Ky
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Wargrave, Berkshire
Alvar Aalto for Valaistustyo Ky, Finland circa 1953. An original "Beehive" lamp in the much less
Metal
Alvar Aalto First Production Large Beehive Light , Stamped by Maker, 1950s
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Wargrave, Berkshire
Alvar Aalto, Finland, 1953. A model A332 large size 6 ring "Beehive" lamp in it's original
Alvar Aalto A331 "Beehive" Pendant Light, 1950s, Valaistustyö Ky Finland
By Alvar Aalto, Valaistustyö
Located in Turku, Finland
atmospheric light. The Ceiling lamp A331 was designed by Alvar Aalto in 1953. The 'Beehive' was designed for
Metal, Aluminum, Brass
Alvar Aalto A331 "Beehive" Pendant Light, 1950s, Valaistustyö Ky Finland
By Alvar Aalto, Valaistustyö
Located in Turku, Finland
atmospheric light. The Ceiling lamp A331 was designed by Alvar Aalto in 1953. The 'Beehive' was designed for
Metal, Aluminum, Brass
Sold
H 11.62 in Dm 15.36 in L 11.62 in
Ceiling Lamp ‘Beehive’ Model A331 Designed by Alvar Aalto for Valaistustyo
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Stockholm, SE
Finland. 1953. Painted aluminium and polished brass. Measures: H 29,5 cm/ 11 3/4" D 39 cm/ 15 3/8".
Aluminum, Brass
Sold
H 13.78 in Dm 13 in
Alvar Aalto, Original Production Large Size Beehive Lamp, Valaistustyo Ky, 1953
By Valaistustyö, Alvar Aalto
Located in Wargrave, Berkshire
Alvar Aalto (Finnish 1898-1976) Beehive Pendant Light, model A332 constructed from six dark blue
Aluminum, Brass
Sold
H 11.82 in Dm 13 in
Pair of ceiling lamps 'Beehive' model A332 designed by Alvar Aalto, 1952, Red
By Valaistustyö, Alvar Aalto
Located in Stockholm, SE
Pair of ceiling lamps ‘Beehive’ model A332 designed by Alvar Aalto for Valaistustyo, Finland, 1952
Aluminum, Brass
Sold
H 11.82 in Dm 13 in
"Beehive" Ceiling Lamp Model A331 by Alvar Aalto, Valaisinpaja OY, Finland 1960s
By Valaisinpaja Oy, Alvar Aalto
Located in Hägersten, SE
Ceiling lamp model A331 or "beehive" designed by Alvar Aalto. Produced by Valaisinpaja in Finland
Aluminum, Brass
Early Alvar Aalto A331 Beehive Pendant
By Valaisinpaja Oy, Alvar Aalto
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautifully organic A331 "beehive" pendant light by Alvar Aalto for Valaisinpaja Oy, Finland for
Brass, Metal
Early Alvar Aalto, Ceiling Lamp Model A331, Also Known as "Beehive", 1950s
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Amarillo, TX
Alvar Aalto. Ceiling lamp model A331. Valaistustyö Ky, Finland, mid-1950s. Solid brass and
Aluminum, Brass
Vintage Alvar Aalto Beehive Ceiling Light
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Copenhagen K, DK
Beautiful and extremely rare turquoise Alvar Aalto "Beehive" ceiling lamp. Solid brass and painted
Aluminum, Brass
Alvar Aalto Beehive Pendant, Finland
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Originally designed in the 1960s, this model was produced in the late 1980s.
Brass
Alvar Aalto ‘Beehive’ Ceiling Lamps Model No. A 331
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Lacquered aluminum, brass, with light patination Prod. Valaisinpaja tyyppi Oy /circa 1972 Manufacturer label. Rewired, white cotton cables Measures: Height 30 cm, diameter 33 cm. The...
Aluminum, Brass
Set of Four Alvar Aalto ‘Beehive’ Ceiling Lamps Model No. A 331
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Munich, DE
Set of four rare chilling lamps Model A 331 "Beehive", Design 1953 Lacquered aluminum, brass
Aluminum, Brass
Alvar Aalto A331, Beehive Pendant, 1953
Located in San Francisco, CA
Aalto Beehive Pendant Lamp, Out of production, 1953-4.
Alvar Aalto Early ‘Beehive’ Ceiling Light Model No. A 331, circa 1953-1954
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Paris, FR
A beautiful ceiling lamp "beehive" shaped , cream color metal pieces layered with brass interval
Metal
$1,696Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 4.15 in W 5.35 in D 7.75 in
Hans-Agne Jakobsson 'Mini-Tratten' Verdigris Patinated Outdoor Sconce
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Örsjö Industri AB
Located in Glendale, CA
Hans-Agne Jakobsson 'Mini-Tratten' verdigris patinated outdoor sconce. An exclusive made for U.S. and UL listed authorized re-edition of the classic Swedish design executed in rich v...
Metal
$1,715 / item
H 15.75 in Dm 43.31 in
Contemporary Art Deco Mint green and Red powder coated Carousel 5 arms pendant
By Mambo Unlimited Ideas
Located in Lisbon, PT
Carousel suspension lamp has a delicate balance of form and function that produces a quiet, modern light ambiance for all to savour, with its Contemporary Art Deco lines. The struct...
Metal
The Albert, Custom Made Belgian Linen Armchair
Located in Jesteburg, DE
Introducing the home collection. A small selection of timeless Flemish designs made by hand for us in a small third generation workshop in Belgium. Has been used by many influent...
Linen
Single Model 12733 Sconce by Angelo Lelii for Arredoluce
By Arredoluce
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Single Sconce by Arredoluce. Manufactured in Italy, circa 1960's. Brass. Wired for U.S. standards. Custom brass backplate. We recommend one E12 American candelabra 60w maximum bulb p...
Brass
The Howard, Custom Made Belgian Linen Armchair
Located in Jesteburg, DE
Introducing the home collection. A small selection of timeless Flemish designs made by hand for us in a small third generation workshop in Belgium. Has been used by many influent...
Linen
Pair of armchairs by Jacques Adnet
By Compagnie Des Arts Français, Jacques Adnet
Located in Uccle, BE
Pair of armchairs with armrests covered in saddle stitched leather by Jacques Adnet, Compagnie des Arts Français. Pair of low armchairs with armrests covered in black saddle stitched...
Brass
T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Sofa, Walnut, Canvas, Velvet, USA, 1950s
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Widdicomb Furniture Co.
Located in High Point, NC
A walnut, beige canvas webbing and brown velvet sofa designed by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings and produced by Widdicomb Furniture Company, Grand Rapids, Michigan, USA, 1950s. 16” seat hei...
Canvas, Velvet, Walnut
Custom Made Belgian Linen Armchair
Located in Jesteburg, DE
Introducing the home collection. A small selection of timeless Flemish designs made by hand for us in a small third generation workshop in Belgium. Has been used by many influentia...
Linen
$6,360
H 9.45 in W 9.45 in D 9.45 in
Paavo Tynell Starry Sky Ceiling Lamp 9068 in Black & Brass, Idman 1950s
By Idman, Paavo Tynell
Located in Helsinki, FI
The Starry Sky is one of the most iconic designs of Paavo Tynell`s lamps. It was made by both Taito and Idman in a few different sizes. The way the light filters through the grill an...
Metal, Brass
Pierre Chapo L03 Daybed In Solid Elm, France 1960s
By Pierre Chapo
Located in ABCOUDE, UT
Stunning daybed model L03 in solid Elm-wood by the great French designer Pierre Chapo. The breathtaking design with the iconic Chapo trademark wood joints which were created as a re...
Bouclé, Elm
$7,249
H 26.78 in W 84.26 in D 34.65 in
Børge Mogensen Sofa for Fredericia Stolefabrik. New Upholstery. 1958.
By Fredericia Stolefabrik, Børge Mogensen
Located in Paris, FR
Elegant and refined three-seat sofa model 205 designed by Borge Mogensen in 1958 and manufactured in Denmark by Fredericia Stolefabrik. This important sofa shows an impressive desig...
Fabric, Upholstery, Velvet, Oak
$7,951
H 55.12 in W 46.46 in D 16.93 in
Brutalist Style Italian Dry Bar made of Oak Wood, Hand-carved Drinks Cabinet
Located in Madrid, ES
Italian hand-carved oak wood bar cabinet with four folding doors and central interior shelf. Discover the essence of Italian style with our stunning contemporary oak wood bar cabin...
Wood
Elegant Sofa Upholstered in Pure Alpaca
By Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann, Jules Leleu, Pierre Chareau, Paul Dupré-Lafon
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
A superb Art Deco style sofa, upholstered in pure Alpaca. High quality hand-made beech frames and newly upholstered in a soft, ivory, premium 100% alpaca fabric. Fast shipping worldw...
Alpaca, Beech
$46,186 / set
H 35.83 in W 19.3 in D 21.66 in
Set of 14 Dining Chairs in Rosewood and Cane by Bernt Petersen, 1960's
By Bernt Petersen
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Set of 14 Dining Chairs in Rosewood, Cane and Horsehair Upholstery with Leather Piping by Bernt Petersen, 1960's Additional Information: Material: Rosewood, cane and horsehair uphol...
Rosewood, Leather, Cane
Custom French Plaster Chandelier in the Style of Jean-Charles Moreux
By Jean-Charles Moreux
Located in New York, NY
An Elegant and Timeless, Custom French Modern Neoclassical Plaster Chandelier / Pendant or Flush Mount Ceiling Light in the style of the French Mid-century architect-decorator Jean-C...
Metal
$4,400 / set
H 16.15 in W 9.06 in D 9.06 in
Bjørn Wiinblad for Rosenthal Pair of Table Lamps in Porcelain, 1960s
By Rosenthal, Bjørn Wiinblad
Located in Prague, New Town
Pair of porcelain table lamps designed by Bjørn Wiinblad and manufactured by Rosenthal, Germany, 1960s. This pair of rare porcelain table lamps is a true testament to the timeless e...
Porcelain, Fabric
An architect and designer, Alvar Aalto deserves an immense share of the credit for bringing Scandinavian modernism and Nordic design to a prominent place in the global arena. In both his buildings and his vintage furniture — which ranges from chairs, stools, tables and lighting to table- and glassware — Aalto’s sensitivity to the natural world and to organic forms and materials tempered the hardness of rationalist design.
Relatively few Aalto buildings exist outside Finland. (Just four exist in the United States, and only one — the sinuous 1945 Baker House dormitory at M.I.T. — is easily visited.) International attention came to Aalto, whose surname translates to English as “wave,” primarily through his furnishings.
Instead of the tubular metal framing favored by the Bauhaus designers and Le Corbusier, Aalto insisted on wood. His aesthetic is best represented by the Paimio armchair, developed with his wife, Aino Aalto, in 1930 as part of the overall design of a Finnish tuberculosis sanatorium.
Comfortable, yet light enough to be easily moved by patients, the Paimio chair’s frame is composed of two laminated birch loops; the seat and back are formed from a single sheet of plywood that scrolls under the headrest and beneath the knees, creating a sort of pillow effect. Aalto’s use of plywood had an enormous influence on Charles and Ray Eames, Arne Jacobsen, Marcel Breuer and others who later came to the material.
Concerned with keeping up standards of quality in the production of his designs, Aalto formed the still-extant company Artek in 1935, along with Aino, whose glass designs were made by the firm. In the latter medium, in 1936 the Aaltos together created the iconic, undulating Savoy vase, so-called for the luxe Helsinki restaurant for which the piece was designed.
Artek also produced Aalto pendants and other lighting designs, many of which — such as the Angel’s Wing floor lamp and the Beehive pendant — incorporate a signature Aalto detail: shades made of concentric enameled-metal rings graduated down in diameter. The effect of the technique is essential Alvar Aalto: at once precise, simple, and somehow poetic.
Find a collection of vintage Alvar Aalto stools, vases, dining tables and other furniture on 1stDibs.
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.