$1,851Sale Price|20% Off
Spanish Rattan Pendant Light / Lantern with Balls Accents
Located in Barcelona, ES
desired height. This pendant lamp will be a nice addition hanging over a dining table, kitchen's table or
Wire
Florian Schulz Dome Pendant Light, Brass Counterweight Counter Balance, 1970
By Florian Schulz
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A height adjustable pendant lamp by Florian Schulz, Germany, manufactured in midcentury, circa 1970
Brass
$797Sale Price|30% Off
"Kurki" Pendant Lamp by Yki Nummi for Orno, Finland, 1960s
By Yki Nummi, Orno Oy
Located in Karis, Nyland
height. This pendant is designed by one of the best-known Finnish lamp designers, Yki Nummi. He created
Chrome
Quadrifoglio Pendant designed by Gae Aulenti for Guzzini, Yugoslavia, 1960s
By Gae Aulenti, Meblo
Located in Beograd, RS
hanging height! When purchased, the pendant will be carefully wrapped up and packed in a way to avoid any
Chrome
$1,044Sale Price|20% Off
Austrian Midcentury black Metal Counterweight Pendant Lamp by J.T. Kalmar
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Vienna, AT
A stunning midcentury height-adjustable pendant light from the 1950s, the Kalmar Model 2520
Iron
Exceptional & Elegant Mid Century Modern Copper Pendant Lamp Finland 1950s
Located in Munich, DE
: Diameter: 10.04 in. (25.5 cm) Height: 6.7 in. (17cm) Adjustable pendant height Diameter canopy: 2.48 in
Copper
1 of the 3 Green Glass Hexagon Pendants by Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors, 1960s
By Carl Fagerlund, Orrefors
Located in Rijssen, NL
notice the price is for one piece, we have three pieces available. The height is adjustable. The
Brass
1 of the 3 Green Glass Cube Pendants by Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors, 1960s
By Carl Fagerlund, Orrefors
Located in Rijssen, NL
notice the price is for one piece, we have three pieces available. The height is adjustable. The
Brass
Nickel Fior di Loto pendant by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Flos, 1960s
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Flos
Located in Rotterdam, NL
that hides a thin metal rope for height adjustment. Fior di Loto pendant is described in the
Nickel
Extremely Rare Mid Century Modern Counterweight Brass Pendant Lamp Germany 1950s
Located in Munich, DE
) Diameter canopy: 4.57 in. (11.6 cm) Overall length of the cord: 78.74 in. (200 cm) Adjustable pendant
Brass
Pendant Lamp Duos with Side Pull in Brass by Florian Schulz, Germany, 1970s
By Florian Schulz
Located in Berlin, DE
A height adjustable pendant lamp by Florian Schulz, Germany. The fixture is made of solid brass
Brass
Counterweight Pendant Light by J.T. Kalmar, Josef Frank, Brass Wicker, 1950s
By Josef Hoffmann, J.T. Kalmar, Haus & Garten, Svenskt Tenn, Josef Frank
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A rare and fantastic height adjustable brass counter balance pendant lamp with a wicker lampshade
Brass
Nickel-Plated Nictea Pendant by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Flos, 1960s
By Flos, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Rotterdam, NL
. The socket hangs from a white coil wire that conceals a thin metal rope for height adjustment. The
Nickel
Organic Modern Vivai del Sud Pencil Reed Rattan Dome Pendant Light, 1960
By Vivai del Sud
Located in Barcelona, ES
links and topped with a pencil reed canopy . The length can be adjusted to the desired height. This
Brass
Set of Three Mid Century Modern Pendant Lamps by Rupert Nikoll Austria 1970s
By Rupert Nikoll
Located in Munich, DE
) Adjustable pendant height Diameter canopy: 4.73 in. 12 cm) Weight of all three lamps ca. 3 KG Condition
Metal
"Sino" Pendant in Cast Brass and Illuminated Raw Crystal by Estudio Orth
By Estúdio Orth
Located in Sao Paulo, BR
. With adjustable chain height, this pendant was meticulously handmade by master artisans one delicate
Brass
$1,006Sale Price|20% Off
White and Colored Blown Glass and Chrome-Plated Metal Pendant by La Murrina
By La Murrina
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in Italy, 1980s. Made in blown glass. Its height is adjustable. This pendant is marked "La
Steel, Metal
Stilnovo Italian Pendant Flush Mount, 5 Lights, Adjustable, 1960's.
By Stilnovo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
circa 1960's. This elegant mid-century piece features five height-adjustable pendant lights, each with
Glass
$1,483 / item
1960 Series of 6 Murano pendant lights
By Ars Murano
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
pendant has been replaced with an identical cord and is height-adjustable. 1 bulb per pendant. Adjustable
Murano Glass, Opaline Glass
$1,483 / item
1960 Series of 6 Murano pendant lights
By Ars Murano
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
the pendant has been replaced with an identical cord and is height-adjustable. 1 bulb per pendant.
Murano Glass, Opaline Glass
Unavailable|$1,008
Mid-Century Glass and Red Steel Adjustable Height Pendant Light, 1960's
Located in Budapest, HU
, 1960's -Adjustable height -Table lamp version available.
Aluminum, Steel
Unavailable|$1,012 / item
Spun Pendant Light with Frosted Glass Shade Adjustable Height Fixture
By Ladies & Gentleman Studio 1
Located in Brooklyn, NY
frosted glass shade, which encases an exposed globe light bulb. An adjustable white interior reflector
Glass
Unavailable|$18,000
Gaetano Sciolari Adjustable Height Italian Ceiling Fixture
Located in New York, NY
The circular enameled shade with light diffuser, supported by wires with brass counter weights, from a brass ceiling fixture.
Brass, Enamel
Unavailable|$3,300
Stylish Height-Adjustable Light Fixture by Lisa Johansson-Pape
By Lisa Johansson-Pape
Located in Miami, FL
Stylish height-adjustable light fixture by Lisa Johansson-Pape.
Brass, Metal
Green lacquered chrome chandelier from Angelo Brotto 1970s adjustable height
By Angelo Brotto
Located in Berlin, DE
"Vintage 1970s Green Lacquered Chrome Lamp with Adjustable Pole" Illuminate your space with retro
Metal, Chrome
Mid Century Italian Modern Brass and Oak adjustable height Chandelier 70s
Located in Escalona, Toledo
Beautiful height-adjustable hanging lamp. Made in Italy in the 1970s, it is composed of a brass eye
Aluminum, Brass, Steel
Unavailable|$442 / item
Leucos Clochef S Pendant Light in Glossy White by Massimo Iosa Ghini
By Leucos Design Lab, Massimo Iosa Ghini
Located in Edison, NJ
diffuser and the canopy that allows you to adjust the height of the pendant at will by wrapping the cord
Unavailable|$748 / item
Leucos Clochef S Pendant Light in Brushed Copper by Massimo Iosa Ghini
By Leucos Design Lab, Massimo Iosa Ghini
Located in Edison, NJ
diffuser and the canopy that allows you to adjust the height of the pendant at will by wrapping the cord
Unavailable|$1,361 / item
Leucos Clochef S Pendant Light in Glossy Black by Massimo Iosa Ghini
By Leucos Design Lab, Massimo Iosa Ghini
Located in Edison, NJ
diffuser and the canopy that allows you to adjust the height of the pendant at will by wrapping the cord
Unavailable|$741 / item
Leucos Clochef S LED Pendant Light in Glossy White by Massimo Iosa Ghini
By Leucos Design Lab, Massimo Iosa Ghini
Located in Edison, NJ
diffuser and the canopy that allows you to adjust the height of the pendant at will by wrapping the cord
Unavailable|$931 / item
Leucos Clochef S LED Pendant Light in Brushed Copper by Massimo Iosa Ghini
By Leucos Design Lab, Massimo Iosa Ghini
Located in Edison, NJ
diffuser and the canopy that allows you to adjust the height of the pendant at will by wrapping the cord
Unavailable|$838 / item
Leucos Clochef S LED Pendant Light in Glossy Black by Massimo Iosa Ghini
By Leucos Design Lab, Massimo Iosa Ghini
Located in Edison, NJ
diffuser and the canopy that allows you to adjust the height of the pendant at will by wrapping the cord
Unavailable|$6,750
Very Rare Suspension Light by Stilnovo 1950's
By Stilnovo
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
Height-adjustable pendant lamp. Brass, painted aluminum, satin-finished opaline glass. Produced by
Aluminum, Brass
Unavailable|$2,500
Mauro Marzollo Pendand Light Murano Blue Cast Glass Diffusers
By Murano 5
Located in Saddle Brook , NJ
Italian Pendant Lamp adjustable height, Murano Cast Glass Blue Diffusers. Mounting in black
Metal
Large French Poillerat Style Globe Chandelier Wrought Iron Brass 1950s no.1 of 2
By Gilbert Poillerat, Maison Jansen
Located in Nierstein am Rhein, DE
to 1950s. The chain-hanging and height adjustable pendant is made of red and off-white to creamy
Brass, Wrought Iron
Large French Poillerat Style Globe Chandelier Wrought Iron Brass 1950s no.2 of 2
By Gilbert Poillerat, Maison Jansen
Located in Nierstein am Rhein, DE
to 1950s. The chain-hanging and height adjustable pendant is made of red and off-white to creamy
Brass, Wrought Iron
Unavailable|$14,006
Pair of Paavo Tynell Bell Chandeliers with Counterweight
By Paavo Tynell, Litecraft
Located in Maastricht, NL
A pair of rare Paavo Tynell height-adjustable pendant lamps in the shape of a reversed brandy
Brass
Bakalowits Chandelier Patinated Brass Crystal Glass Strings, Emil Stejnar Style
By Bakalowits & Söhne, Emil Stejnar
Located in Nierstein am Rhein, DE
1955. The chain hanging height adjustable pendant lamp is made of patinated brass and lots of octagonal
Crystal, Brass
Midcentury Bakalowits Chandelier Brass Crystal Glass Strings Lamp Austria 1950s
By Emil Stejnar, Bakalowits & Söhne
Located in Nierstein am Rhein, DE
, Austria, circa 1955. The chain hanging height adjustable pendant lamp is made of patinated brass and lots
Crystal, Brass
Sold|$875 / item
Vintage Oversized Cast Aluminium Pendant Lights
Located in Surrey, BC
Large adjustable height pendant lights, circa 1940. Cast aluminium fittings; mottled plastic shade
Aluminum
Pendant with Adjustable Height, 1960s
Located in Praha, CZ
Mid-century pendant with design glass shade. Adjustable height - max. height: 103cm, min. height
Metal
Sold|$997 / set
Set of Two Pendant with Adjustable Height, 1960s
Located in Praha, CZ
Two mid-century pendants with design glass shades. Adjustable height - max. height: 105cm, min
Metal
Pendant with Adjustable Height by Kamenicky Senov, 1960s
By Kamenicky Senov
Located in Praha, CZ
. Adjustable height - max. height: 100cm, min. height: 82cm Very good original condition 1X100W, E25-E27 bulb
Metal
Lightolier Adjustable Height Pull Down Brass Pendant Light Fixture
By Lightolier, Gerald Thurston
Located in Antwerp, BE
Gerald Thurston pull down pendant with glass shade and perforated brass elements a beautiful rare
Brass
Height Adjustable Pendant by Hans J. Wegner for Louis Poulsen
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Height adjustable pendant by Hans J. Wegner for Louis Poulsen. Made 1962. Extremly rare edition i
Aluminum
Mid Century Scandinavian Rosewood and Plastic Pendant Lights, Adjustable Height
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
Mid Century Scandinavian Rosewood & Plastic Pendant Lights Adjustable Height & with an electrical
Plastic, Rosewood
Six Original Height-Adjustable Mid Century Brass Church Pendant Lamps
Located in München, DE
screws to the rod at the top of the shade they are steplessly adjustable in height. 100% original and
Brass
Lightolier Adjustable Height Brass Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
Lightolier hanging light fixture in brushed brass finish with adjustable "pull down" mechanism. USA
Poul Henningsen 4/4 copper pendant with height adjustment, 1930's
By Poul Henningsen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
. Original height adjustment of browned brass. Fine condition and patina.
1970s Height Adjustable Brass Pendant Lamp WKR Leuchten with One Counterweight
By WKR Leuchten
Located in München, DE
Large 1970s brass pendant light with counterweight height adjustable. Manufactured by WKR Leuchten
Pair of Early 20th C French Neoclassical Pendant Fixtures with Adjustable height
Located in Chicago, IL
matching canopy at the top is attached to an adjustable center stem that can be used to adjust the height
Crystal, Brass
Midcentury Height Adjustable Ceiling Lamp in Brass
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Mid century height adjustable ceiling lamp in brass. Probably produced in Denmark.
Brass
Sold|$4,154
Rare Height Adjustable Ceiling Lamp in Brass
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare Height Adjustable Ceiling Lamp in Brass Additional Information: Material: Brass Style: Mid
Brass
Small Baccarat Crystal Pendants Art Deco Period Adjustable Height to your need
By Baccarat
Located in Crespières, FR
Small Baccarat crystal pendants, early Art Deco period, adjustable height depending on your
Crystal
Rare Large Adjustable Height Art Nouveau Chandelier, 1910s
Located in Praha, CZ
Magnificent large Art Nouveau chandelier in perfect condition. Adjustable mechanism runs smoothly
Crystal, Brass
Height Adjustable Ceiling Lamp in Brass Produced in Denmark
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare height adjustable ceiling lamp in brass. Produced in Denmark.
Brass
Height Adjustable Ceiling Lamp in Brass Produced in Denmark
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare height adjustable ceiling lamp in brass. Produced in Denmark.
Brass
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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