$1,373 / item
H 13.39 in W 9.85 in D 9.85 in
Set Antique Vintage Industrial Church Opaline Acorn Ceiling Pendants Light Lamp
Located in Sale, GB
- A fabulous run of church opaline acorn shaped ceiling pendants with steel galleries, circa 1950
Steel
$3,582 / set
H 11.82 in W 9.85 in D 9.85 in
Pair Antique Vintage Two Tone Acorn Opaline Milk Glass Ceiling Pendant Light
Located in Sale, GB
- A wonderful pair of two tone church opaline 'Viktoria' ceiling pendants by Asea, Sweden circa
Brass
Art Deco Acorn Opaline Lights by Edison Circa 1930s
Located in Gloucester, GB
Art Deco Acorn Opaline Lights by Edison Circa 1930s - Price is per light (13 available) - Stepped
Opaline Glass
$1,373 / item
H 13.39 in W 10.63 in D 10.63 in
Set Antique Vintage Acorn Opaline White Milk Glass Ceiling Pendant Light Lamp
Located in Sale, GB
- A fabulous run of church opaline acorn pendant lights with steel galleries, circa 1950. - Wear
Glass
Antique Church Opaline Acorn Pendant Light
By French Opaline
Located in Stockbridge, GB
Antique Opaline Pendant Light Acorn – A An antique opaline glass pendant light salvaged from an
Opaline Glass
Brass and Opaline Glass Tear Drop or Acorn French Pendant Light
Located in London, GB
An elegant acorn pendant light. France, c1930s. Good quality brass gallery over an opaline
Glass
Sold
H 13.39 in W 9.85 in D 9.85 in
Set Antique Vintage Acorn Opaline White Milk Glass Ceiling Pendant Light Lamp
Located in Sale, GB
- A fabulous run of church opaline acorn pendant lights with steel galleries, circa 1950. - Wear
Glass
Two Tone Acorn Pendant, England circa 1920
Located in Culver City, CA
England, 1920 Opaline glass shades with brass canopies. 11”dia x 17”h Ref. L5266 $ 2,800 ea ( 3
Brass
Pair of Antique Art Deco Two-Tone Opaline Glass Pendant Lights, C.1930
By General Electric Company (GEC) 1
Located in London, GB
Beautiful acorn shaped two-tone opaline pendant lights made in England by GEC. c.1930 Wonderfully
Copper
Art Deco Industrial GEC Three Tone Opaline Lamps, C.1930
By General Electric Company (GEC) 1
Located in London, GB
Beautiful acorn shaped three tone opaline pendants made in England by GEC - General Electric
Copper
Opaline Glass Pendants(2 available)
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
#1-2334ab A large opaline glass acorn pendant having a dark brass hardware.Priced individually
Brass
Sold
H 14.18 in W 11.82 in D 11.82 in
Pair Original Antique Acorn Opaline Milk Glass Ceiling Pendants Lights Lamps
Located in Sale, GB
- A wonderful pair of acorn opaline pendant lights, English, Early Twentieth Century. - Heavy
Brass
3 x Antique Church Opaline Acorn Pendant Light
By French Opaline
Located in Stockbridge, GB
Antique Opaline Pendant Light Acorn – A An antique opaline glass pendant light salvaged from an
Opaline Glass
Vintage Mid Century Acorn Opaline Glass Pendant
Located in Søborg, DK
Vintage mid century acorn opaline shade pendants with new hardware and rewired. New steel monkscap
Opaline Glass
Vintage Acorn Two Tone Opaline Glass Church Pendant Light
By ASEA
Located in Nottingham, GB
Fantastic antique two tone opaline glass pendant lights in a unique 'acorn' shape. We are unsure
Brass
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H 19.69 in W 15.75 in D 15.75 in
Antique Vintage Edwardian Acorn Church Opaline Milk Glass Ceiling Pendant Light
Located in Sale, GB
- A wonderful Edwardian acorn opaline ceiling pendant, England circa 1910. - Heavy quality glass
Opaline Glass
Bauhaus Style German Opaline Glass Pendant
Located in London, GB
An elegant almost acorn style opaline glass pendant light. Germany, c1930s. Naturally
Glass
Sold
H 15.36 in Dm 9.45 in
Pair of Antique Art Deco ASEA 'Viktoria' Opaline Glass Pendant Lights, C.1920
By ASEA
Located in London, GB
Elegantly formed acorn shaped tri-tone 'Viktoria' opaline pendant lights made in Sweden by ASEA
Copper
Brass and Leather Meander Flexible Arm Wall Light
Located in Pound Ridge, NY
Brass and leather wrapped meander wall or ceiling mounted light fixture, shown in natural blue indigo leather and brushed brass. Adjustable arms allow for your own stylish poses. Ava...
Brass
$655 / item
H 5.1 in W 6.7 in D 3.1 in
Charlotte Perriand 'Applique à Volet Pivotant' Wall Light in Blue for Nemo
By Nemo Lighting 1, Charlotte Perriand, Cassina
Located in Glendale, CA
Charlotte Perriand 'Applique à Volet Pivotant' wall light in blue for Nemo. Originally designed in the 1950s as the iconic CP1, these newly produced authorized re-editions are stil...
Metal, Aluminum
$3,895 / set
H 30.75 in W 21 in D 23.25 in
Set of Six Mid-Century Modern Danish Dining Chairs no. 9 by Helge Sibast
By Helge Sibast
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous set of six dining chairs by Helge Sibast with curved, molded backrests and a A - Frame style base for design of the chair. Faux leather Skai is the material on the seats. In...
Faux Leather, Teak
$3,586 / set
H 23.63 in W 22.84 in D 22.05 in
Pair of Finnish early 20th century brutalist hand carved pine chairs
Located in Turku, Varsinais-Suomi
Discover the timeless charm of our Pair of early 20th century brutalist pine chairs. Hand-carved from one piece of wood, these unique pieces showcase extraordinary craftsmanship and ...
Pine
Dutch Art Deco Armchair in Oak and Creme Fabric
Located in Waalwijk, NL
LOV Oosterbeek armchair, oak, fabric, Netherlands, 1930s This armchair is a strong example of the sober craftsmanship associated with the Dutch furniture maker LOV Oosterbeek. Execu...
Fabric, Oak
Midcentury Italian armchair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Midcentury Italian chair new reupholstered and refinished. Upholstered in linen and cotton upholstery material.
Metal
Vintage Boho Brandt Campaign Etagere - A Pair
By Brandt
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This exquisite pair of vintage etageres by the renowned Brandt Furniture Company is a masterful fusion of Mid-Century Campaign style and Boho-chic elegance. Each piece features tall,...
Brass
Sconces, Flush Mount Designed by Glashutte Limburg, Germany, 1970s
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Antwerp, BE
Vintage flush mount light by Limburg, Germany. It can be used as a wall sconce or ceiling lamp. Textured glass shade on a circular brown base. This quantity is rare to find. 20 pie...
Art Glass
$1,760 / item
H 25.6 in Dm 17.72 in
Late Century German Large Copper and Cast Brass Directional Cargo Light Pendant
By Wiska
Located in Leicester, Leicestershire
A reclaimed 1970s vintage industrial large copper and brass German cargo pendant. Made by Wiska, a German manufacturer of industrial fixtures and fittings. Reclaimed from supertan...
Brass, Copper
Swedish Modern Floor Lamp by ASEA
By ASEA
Located in Karlstad, SE
Brass floor lamp manufactured by ASEA, Sweden, in the 1940s. This elegant lamp features a slender brass stem and a wide, pleated shade made of off-white silk fabric, adding a soft di...
Brass
$4,161Sale Price / set|40% Off
H 28.35 in W 26.78 in D 25.6 in
Poltrone in Cuoio e Bambù Tito Agnoli per Bonacina 1970's
By Tito Agnoli, Bonacina
Located in Milano, MI
Set di due Poltrone disegnate da Tito Agnoli per Bonacina agli inizi degli anni 70. Struttura in Bambù e Tappezzeria in Cuoio naturale color cognac. Le poltrone si presentano in cond...
Leather, Bamboo
$5,280 / item
H 32.29 in W 32.29 in D 33.47 in
Customizable Artifort F511 Low Chair by Geoffrey D. Harcourt RDI
By Artifort, Geoffrey D. Harcourt
Located in New York, NY
In 1967, Harcourt designed a series of swivel armchairs with trumpet bases, based on a shellshaped template. The shell is large enough to curl up in and is the paragon of his philoso...
Textile
Swedish Designer, Pendant Light, Brass, Glass, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and glass pendant light designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1950s. Glass produced by Meissen. Overall Dimensions (inches): 23.5” H x 13.5” W x 7.75” D Dimensions of Canopy:...
Brass
Stilnovo Chandelier Brass Opaline Glass, 1950
By Stilnovo
Located in Milano, IT
Stilnovo chandelier brass Opaline glass, 1950, Italy.
Brass
Bronze Art Deco Vase by GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget, Sweden, 1930s
By Just Andersen, GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget, Sune Bäckström
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful bronze vase with amazing patina. Made by GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget, Sweden, 1930s. Great condition, with only a few light scratches. It has an inscription. Stamped 'B...
Bronze
$1,494 / set
H 40.75 in W 17.72 in D 16.93 in
Willem Penaat Two Art Deco Amsterdamse School Chairs for Metz & Co. Amsterdam
By Metz & Co., Willem Penaat 1
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Magnificent and rare pair of Art Deco Amsterdamse School chairs. Design by Willem Penaat for Metz & Co. Amsterdam. Striking Dutch design from the 1920s. Solid oak frames with the sea...
Fabric, Oak
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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