Pair of Height-Adjustable Ceiling Lamps Produced in Denmark
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
A pair of midcentury height-adjustable ceiling lamps in brass. Produced in Denmark.
Brass
Antique Adjustable Height Chandelier with Original Glasswork and Brass Detailing
Located in Mortsel, BE
but thoughtfully converted for electric use. Its most distinguishing feature is the adjustable height
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Brass Ceiling Lamp Adjustable in Height, France, 1950
Located in Madrid, ES
Ceiling lamp adjustable in height by means of a pulley, brass structure and green lacquered hood.
Metal, Brass
Height Adjustable Ceiling Lamp in Brass & Original Lamp Shade by Hans Bergström
By Hans Bergström
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Height Adjustable Ceiling Lamp in Brass, White Lacquered and Original Lamp Shade by Hans Bergström
Brass
Sold|$1,500
Murano glass pendant (height adjustible)
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
Murano opalene glass with embossed pattern
Can be chain hung
Brass
Pair of Height Adjustable Ceiling Lamps in Brass by AB E. Hansson & Co in Sweden
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare pair of height adjustable ceiling lamp in brass. Produced by AB E. Hansson & Co in Malmö
Brass
Sold|$2,800
Artemide Adjustable Ceiling Light Fixtures
By Artemide, Vico Magistretti
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Designed by Vico Magistretti, made by Artemide. Large pendant ,adjustable height, light is in two
Metal, Chrome
Sold|$593
Memphis Style Pendant
Located in Doornspijk, NL
Height adjustable pendant in Memphis style with counter weight
Metal
Sold|$5,421
Pendant by Hans J. Wegner
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Copenhagen, DK
JH- 1 pendant with adjustable height. Brass. Designed in 1952. Very rare. Hans J. Wegner / Johannes
Brass
Large iGuzzini Pyramid Shaped Pendant
By Guzzini
Located in Dronten, NL
iGuzzini height adjustable pyramid shaped pendant in white plexiglass with translucent edges
Plexiglass
Sold|$2,900
Italian twelve chrystal pendants chandelier
Located in New York, NY
Posh Italian 60's chandelier with 12 adjustable height crystal pendants. Wood and bronze finished
Florian Schulz Chrome Brass, Counterweight Pendant
By Florian Schulz
Located in Vienna, AT
Brilliant Florian Schulz conical chrome pendant adjustable in height with a solid brass
Chrome, Brass
Project X Pendant Lamp by Tobias Grau
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Space Age UFO vibes! Constructed of polished aluminum and glass, the height-adjustable pendant reflects
Aluminum
Sold|$2,634 / item
Large Stilnovo Model 288 Pendant Light, 1950s
By Bruno Gatta, Stilnovo
Located in Den Haag, NL
lamp is suspended from a ceiling plate by three metal wires each which can be adjusted to change height
Metal
Large Stilnovo Model 288 Pendant Light, 1950s
By Bruno Gatta, Stilnovo
Located in Den Haag, NL
lamp is suspended from a ceiling plate by three metal wires each which can be adjusted to change height
Metal
Mid-Century Orange Pendant by Napako, Czechoslovakia, 1970s
By Napako
Located in Praha, CZ
Mid-century glass and orange painted metal pendant. Adjustable height: 77cm-92cm. Few minor
Metal
Counterweight Silk Pendant Light Attributed to Josef Frank
By Frank Josef, J.T. Kalmar
Located in Vienna, AT
Large height adjustable brass counter balance pendant. Design attributed to Josef Frank
Brass
Elio Martinelli Set of Two Red Pendant Lights
By Elio Martinelli
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
Pair of Mid Century Modern Italian pendant light by Elio Martinelli. Adjustable height Elio
Metal
Florian Schulz Onos 55 Pendant Lamp, Germany, 1970s
By Florian Schulz
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
This very nice and versatile in height adjustable ceiling pendant lamp, model Onos 55, was designed
Brass
Three Pendants Chandelier In The Manner Of Fontana Arte
By Fontana Arte
Located in New York, NY
avoid tarnishing. Height of the pendants is adjustable. Height of the glass pendant (not including the
Brass Color Knitted Steel Mesh Pendant Light, Botswana, Contemporary
Located in New York, NY
length. Can be adjusted in height. Pendant measures 9.5" diameter x 32" high.
Steel
P 295 Brass Pendant by Frits Schlegel for Lyfa
By Frits Schlegel, Lyfa
Located in Paris, FR
A brass pendant with adjustable height mechanism and brass canopy by Frits Schlegel. Model P 295
Brass
Florian Schulz Patinated Brass Pendant 'Onos 55' Counterweight, 1960s
By Florian Schulz
Located in The Hague, NL
A height adjustable counter weight / balance pendant lamp by Florian Schulz, Germany, manufactured
Brass
Triple pendant light by Hans Agne Jakobsson, design 1950's
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in PARIS, FR
Magnificent adjustable in height pendant light with its triple lampshades in solid brass and teak
Brass
Opaline Posa 36 Pendant Lamp with Counterweight by Florian Schulz
By Florian Schulz
Located in München, DE
Very nice, height-adjustable pendant lamp from the 1970s. The lighting effect of the lamp is
Brass
Three Pendant Chandelier in the Manner of Fontana Arte, Italy 1960s
By Zero Quattro
Located in New York, NY
from a brass ceiling mount canopy. All metal hardware is brass. Height of the pendants is adjustable
Mid Century Modern Italian Pair of Pendant Lights by Elio Martinelli
By Elio Martinelli
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
Pair of Mid Century Modern Italian pendant light by Elio Martinelli. Adjustable height Elio
Metal
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
FLORIAN SCHULTZ POSA PENDANT LIGHT with Counterweight in Brass, 1970-1979 German
By Florian Schulz
Located in Sherborne, GB
A height adjustable Florian Schultz Posa pendant light dating from circa 1970-1979 with
Brass
Carl Fagerlund, rare pendant in brass and glass by Orrefors. Swedish Midcentury
By Carl Fagerberg, Orrefors
Located in Stockholm, SE
Carl Fagerlund, is an example of his splendid design skills. Adjustable height, ca 100 cm, pendant
Brass
Pendant Lamp Posa 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
Pendant Lamp Posa with Side Pull in Dull Brass by Florian Schulz, Germany, 1970s
By Florian Schulz
Located in Berlin, DE
Pendant lamp Posa with side pull in dull brass by Florian Schulz, Germany, 1970s. A height
Brass
Pair of Ceiling Lamps Model 20410 Attributed to Paavo Tynell for Idman, Finland
By Paavo Tynell
Located in Stockholm, SE
glass and brass. Stamped. Measures: Height adjustable. Pendant height: 26 cm Pendant diameter
Brass
Midcentury Suede and Parchment Chandelier with Pulley
Located in Astoria, NY
A vintage adjustable height parchment pendant with suede detail and pulley. Good vintage condition
Parchment Paper, Suede
Ceiling Lamp ‘Sky Flyer’ Designed by Yki Nummi, Finland, 1960s
By Yki Nummi
Located in Stockholm, SE
drop height. This pendant is one of the best-known Finnish lamp designs. Yuki Nummi created
Steel
Sold|$2,800
Large star 10 lite pendant or flushmount
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
1-1289 Large bronze star fixture can be cieling mounted or made into hanging pendant height
Bronze
Flower Design Cocoon Adjustable Height Pendant Lamp by Goldkant, 1960s, Germany
By Goldkant Leuchten
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Flower Design Cocoon Adjustable Height Pendant Lamp by Goldkant, 1960s, Germany Lampshade is in
Resin
Large Brass and Light Beige Lampshade Five-Light Adjustable Height Pendant Lamp
Located in Barntrup, DE
Large adjustable-height five-light pendant lamp with a fabric lampshade, Germany, circa 1980. Made
Metal, Brass
Sold|$2,848
Height Adjustable Pendant Lamp
By Florian Schulz
Located in München, DE
Very nice, height-adjustable pendant lamp from the 1970s. The lighting effect of the lamp is
Metal
Functionalist or Bauhaus Height Adjustable Pendant, 1930s
Located in Praha, CZ
Restored, rewired, polished max height - 110cm, min height - 68cm Diameter of globe - 20cm 1x60W
Chrome
Height Adjustable Pendant Lamp in Brass, Germany, 1970s
By Wofi Leuchten
Located in Berlin, DE
Height adjustable pendant lamp in brass, Germany, 1970s Pendant lamp made of brass. Height is
Brass
Danish Height Adjustable Ceiling Pendant by Form-Light, 1970s
By Form Light
Located in Asaa, DK
Danish height adjustable ceiling pendant by Form-Light 1970s. Danish ceiling lamp made of four
Metal
Sold|$2,200
Modern American Adjustable Height Chandelier
By Lightolier
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
An interesting adjustable height chandelier with satin glass shade and brass perforated reflectors
Sold|$2,700
Retractable Adjustable Height Light Fixture
By Gerald Thurston
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Nice Mid-Century Modern retractable light fixture.
Lightolier Adjustable Height Brass Light Fixture
By Lightolier
Located in New York, NY
Lightolier hanging light fixture in brushed brass finish with adjustable "pull down" mechanism. USA
Large Original Florian Schulz Height Adjustable Pendant Light Onos 55 M
By Florian Schulz
Located in München, DE
Large original 1980s Florian Schulz Onos 55 M pulley lamp with counterweight, height is adjustable
Brass, Nickel
Pair of Midcentury Modern Opaline Glass and Brass Adjustable in Height Pendants
Located in Lisse, NL
Perfect size and shape, adjustable pendants from the midcentury design era. These very stylish
Brass
AB. E. Hansson Height Adjustable Three Arm Pendant Light in Brass, Sweden, 1950s
By Hansson & Co
Located in The Hague, NL
carefully change the height of the pendant. This particular model is numbered 625/3, the model number as
Brass
1970s Height-Adjustable Counterweight Lamp, Handcrafted Leather, Italy
Located in Hannover, DE
glove leather combined with genuine parchment, meticulously hand-stitched. The lamp is height-adjustable
Leather, Parchment Paper
Late 19th c. English Aesthetic Movement Copper Gasolier with Adjustable Height
Located in Chicago, IL
modern convenience. The rod's height is adjustable: For a shorter fixture, the rod can be cut to the
Copper
Rare Height-Adjustable PH Lamp yellow Matte Glass Shades Poul Henningsen, 1930s
By Poul Henningsen
Located in Odense, DK
Exceptionally rare and completely original PH height-adjustable 3.5/2.5 pendant lamp from the 1930s
Glass, Bakelite
Adjustable Brass Pendant Lamp with Counterweight by Florian Schulz
By Florian Schulz
Located in München, DE
Very nice, height-adjustable pendant lamp from the 1970s. The lighting effect of the lamp is
Brass
Height Adjustable Pendant Lamp with Counter Weight
Located in Brussels, BE
Height-adjustable pendant lamp with counter weight.
Metal
Sold|$2,950
Italian Pair of Large Pendants
By Artemide
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Artemide style light pendants. Adjustable height, opaline white shades (larger shade is acrylic and
Chrome
Large Mid Century Counterweight Brass Pendant Lamp
By Florian Schulz
Located in Brooklyn, NY
providing an adjustable height. The pendant measures 19.70" in diameter with an adjustable height.
Brass
Florian Schulz Counter-Balance Pendant in Brass
By Florian Schulz
Located in Los Angeles, CA
adjusts in height by pulling down or pushing up. Great piece of art for your ceiling. Takes a 100w maximum
Brass
Pendant Light Counterweight Teak Linen, Denmark, 1960s
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A large height adjustable counter balance pendant light manufactured in Denmark in midcentury
Linen, Teak
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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