$1,371 / 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
$3,578 / 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
$1,371 / 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
$1,320Sale Price|40% Off
H 20 in W 12 in D 12 in
Art Deco Copper Acanthus Leaf Pendant Light w/ Crystal & Milk Glass Acorn Shade
Located in Van Nuys, CA
1930s Art Deco pendant light featuring an acorn-shaped milk glass and crystal shade, and ornate
Brass
Early Copper and Acorn Milk Glass Shade Street Light
Located in Peekskill, NY
dark rustic copper. The large acorn shade is milk glass.
Copper
Early Electric Street Light with Acorn Glass
Located in Great Barrington, MA
Rare early street light.
Brass, Steel
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
Industrial Prismatic Holophane Glass Acorn Pendant Light
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Industrial pendant light features an acorn shaped, prismatic Holophane glass shade with brass
Brass
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
Elegant Neoclassical Murano Glass Acorn Ceiling Light, 1950s
Located in Voorburg, NL
An elegant neoclassical acorn form ceiling fixture composed of brass and colorful Italian Murano
Brass
Large Brass Domed Light with Acorn Finial and Gallery
Located in Locust Valley, NY
Large Brass Domed Light with Acorn Finial and Gallery
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 Antique Osler / Holophane Prismatic Glass Acorn Pendant Light. 1920
By F. & C. Osler, Holophane
Located in London, GB
of a kind pendant light. Rewired with 1m black twisted flex. 500mm length of chain included. About
Brass
Schoolhouse Acorn White Glass Brass Pendant Light
Located in New York, NY
Antique white acorn shaped globe paired with the original antique brass finish chain fitter
Metal
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
Sold
H 11.82 in W 5.91 in D 5.91 in
Antique Vintage Original Acorn Shaped Holophane Glass Ceiling Pendant Light Lamp
By Holophane
Located in Sale, GB
- A beautiful acorn Holophane ceiling pendant, England, circa 1930. - The pendant features an acorn
Cut Glass
Sold
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
Massive Tole Leaf Decorated Ten Light Tiered Chandelier
Located in Bridgeport, CT
. The two tiers of lights with clusters of coordinating brown taupe tole oak leaves and pendant acorns
Metal
Bauhaus Style German Opaline Glass Pendant
Located in London, GB
An elegant almost acorn style opaline glass pendant light. Germany, c1930s. Naturally
Glass
Holophane Acorn Pendant Light with plug-in on Wall Bracket
Located in Madison, WI
Industrial vintage holophane prism acorn light with custom-made steel wall bracket and 10-foot
Cut Glass
Antique French bronze six-light acorn suspension chandelier
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique French bronze six-light acorn suspension chandelier.
Bronze
Five-Light Sheffield Chandelier with Acorn Shades, circa 1915
Located in Portland, OR
elegance. This five-light drop chandelier features heavy-duty chain links, a unique spreader body and a set
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 Cassina, Charlotte Perriand, Nemo Lighting 1
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
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
$3,603 / 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
$3,116Sale Price / set|20% Off
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
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
$1,758 / 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
$4,179Sale 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
Bronze Art Deco Vase by GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget, Sweden, 1930s
By Sune Bäckström, Just Andersen, GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget
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
$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
$1,501 / 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 Willem Penaat 1, Metz & Co.
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
Stilnovo Chandelier Brass Opaline Glass, 1950
By Stilnovo
Located in Milano, IT
Stilnovo chandelier brass Opaline glass, 1950, Italy.
Brass
$2,061 / item
H 15.75 in W 11.82 in D 11.82 in
Set Antique Vintage Church Opaline Milk Glass Ceiling Pendants Light By Morco
Located in Sale, GB
-A wonderful set of Chapel opaline ceiling pendants by Morco, England circa 1920. -The opaline shades are of a classic design. Above the glass, a magnificent heavy cast bronze galle...
Bronze
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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