Two Alvar Aalto Ceiling Lamps, Model A 330
By Alvar Aalto, Valaistustyö
Located in Sacile, PN
Two ceiling lamps model A330 designed from Alvar Aalto in the 1950s.
Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Brass
Two Alvar Aalto Ceiling Lamps, Model A 330
By Alvar Aalto, Valaistustyö
Located in Sacile, PN
Two ceiling lamps model A330 designed from Alvar Aalto in the 1950s.
Brass
$5,884
H 16.54 in W 9.85 in D 9.85 in
Rare Alvar Aalto ceiling lamp model A334 for Valaistustyö, circa 1950.
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Hägersten-Liljeholmen, Stockholms län
Iconic and rare pendant light model A 334 designed by Alvar Aalto for Valaistustyö which is the
Brass, Iron
Alvar Aalto Ceiling Lamp "Turnip" Model A333 in Red, Valaistustyö 1950s
By Alvar Aalto, Valaistustyö
Located in Helsinki, FI
Was Alvar Aalto inspired by a turnip in designing this lamp or was it called turnip later on
Metal, Brass
$4,033
H 43.31 in Dm 11.82 in
Alvar Aalto Ceiling Lamp Model A335B, Brass & White metal, Valaistustyö 1950s
By Alvar Aalto, Valaistustyö
Located in Helsinki, FI
As Alvar Aalto often took his inspiration from his surrounding nature, this layered design creates
Brass, Metal
$3,663
H 35.44 in Dm 11.82 in
Alvar Aalto Ceiling Lamp Model A335B, Brass & White metal, Valaisinpaja 1980s
By Alvar Aalto, Valaisinpaja Oy
Located in Helsinki, FI
Inspired by Alvar Aalto’s reverence for organic forms, this sculptural pendant lamp echoes the
Metal, Brass
$3,107
H 8.67 in W 45.28 in D 13.39 in
Natural White Alvar Aalto Ceiling Lamp for Stora Enso Headquarters, Idman 1960s
By Alvar Aalto, Idman Oy
Located in Helsinki, FI
designed the lamps and furnitures for the same buildings that he designed as an architect. Alvar Aalto
Metal
Alvar Aalto A334 Ceiling Lamp, Metal, Mid-Century Modern Design
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Berlin, DE
This is a rare ceiling lamp, designed by Alvar Aalto, known as Model A334. It was created around
Metal
Ceiling Lamp Designed by Alvar Aalto for Idman, Finland, 1950s
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Stockholm, SE
Ceiling lamp designed by Alvar Aalto for Idman, Finland. 1950s. Lacquered metal. Dimensions: H: 21
Metal
Ceiling Lamp Designed by Alvar Aalto for Idman, Finland, 1950s
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Stockholm, SE
Ceiling lamp designed by Alvar Aalto for Idman, Finland. 1950s Lacquered metal. H: 21 cm / 8 1/8
Metal
Ceiling Lamp Designed by Alvar Aalto for Idman, Finland, 1950s
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Stockholm, SE
Ceiling lamp designed by Alvar Aalto for Idman, Finland. 1950's. Lacquered metal. Dimensions H
Metal
$39,426
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
$40,015
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
$9,709
H 10.63 in Dm 23.23 in
Ceiling Lamp / Flush Mount in White Lacquered Metal by Alvar Aalto, 1950's
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Ceiling Lamp / Flush Mount in White Lacquered Metal by Alvar Aalto, 1950's Additional Information
Metal
$39,801
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
Twin Ceiling Lamp by Alvar Aalto, Made by Idman, Finland
By Idman Oy, Alvar Aalto
Located in London, GB
Alvar Aalto and stamped by the Finnish manufacturer Idman. Overall the fixture is in fair vintage
Metal
$21,537
H 11.03 in W 44.89 in D 12.6 in
White Alvar Aalto Commissioned Ceiling Lamp for Enso-Gutzeit Oy, Idman 1960s
By Idman Oy, Alvar Aalto
Located in Helsinki, FI
This commissioned ceiling lamp is designed by architect Alvar Aalto for the conference room of the
Metal, Brass
Luco Ceiling Lamp, Sweden, 1950s
By Alvar Aalto, Luco
Located in Stockholm, SE
ceiling mount.
Brass, Aluminum
$94,152 / set
H 55.12 in Dm 19.69 in
1950s golden brass pair of Ceiling Lamps by Paavo Tynell for Taito Oy
By Alvar Aalto, Taito Oy, Paavo Tynell
Located in Berlin, DE
This very elegant pair of ceiling lamps are made of highest quality by famous Finish Paavo Tynell
Brass
Pair of Industrial Style Slated Pendants Model AA 83, Itsu 1950s
By Itsu
Located in Helsinki, FI
A pair of Industrial Style and "heavy duty" modern ceiling lamps by the esteemed Finnish
Metal
1960s Golden Brass Ceiling Lamp by Paavo Tynell 'b'
By Alvar Aalto, Taito Oy, Paavo Tynell
Located in Frankfurt, Hessen, DE
Brass and etched glass, ceiling lamp by Paavo Tynell, Finland, 1965. Very elegant brass
Metal, Brass
1940s Original Copper Ceiling Lamp 6/5 by Poul Henningsen 'b'
By Louis Poulsen, Alvar Aalto, Poul Henningsen
Located in Frankfurt, Hessen, DE
Poul Henningsen, Ceiling lamp 6/5, copper, Denmark, 1940. Ceiling lamp of Poul Henningsen
Copper, Nickel
Alvar Aalto Ceiling Lamp, Model A 337 for Valaistustyö
By Valaistustyö, Alvar Aalto
Located in Amarillo, TX
Alvar Aalto ceiling lamp "early edition" Model A 337, Finland, 1950s. Impressed
Aluminum, Brass, Metal
Alvar Aalto Ceiling Lamp Model A335, Valaisinpaja
By Valaisinpaja Oy, Alvar Aalto
Located in Helsinki, FI
As Alvar Aalto often took his inspiration from his surrounding nature, this layered design creates
Metal, Brass
Two Alvar Aalto Ceiling Lamps, Model A 330
By Valaistustyö, Alvar Aalto
Located in Sacile, PN
Two ceiling lamps model A330 designed from Alvar Aalto in the 1950s.
Brass
Alvar Aalto Mid-Century Ceiling Pendant Lamp
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Astoria, NY
Alvar Aalto (Finnish, 1898-1976) Mid-Century Modern white enameled aluminum hanging ceiling pendant
Aluminum
Ceiling Lamp, Model A203, Designed by Alvar Aalto for Valaistustyö
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Stockholm, SE
29 cm / 11 1/4" Provenance: From Stora Enson's head office in Helsinki, designed by Alvar Aalto in
Metal
Ceiling Lamp Designed by Alvar Aalto for Idman
By Idman, Alvar Aalto
Located in Stockholm, SE
cm / 23 1/2" Provenance from Stora Enso's head office in Helsinki, designed by Alvar Aalto in 1962.
Metal
Ceiling Lamp Designed by Alvar Aalto for Idman
By Idman, Alvar Aalto
Located in Stockholm, SE
cm / 23 1/2" Provenance: From Stora Enso's head office in Helsinki, designed by Alvar Aalto in
Metal
Ceiling Lamp Designed by Alvar Aalto for Idman
By Idman, Alvar Aalto
Located in Stockholm, SE
cm / 23 1/2" Provenance: From Stora Enso's head office in Helsinki, designed by Alvar Aalto in
Metal
Ceiling Lamp Designed by Alvar Aalto for Idman
By Alvar Aalto, Idman
Located in Stockholm, SE
cm / 23 1/2" Provenance from Stora Enso's head office in Helsinki, designed by Alvar Aalto in 1962.
Metal
Sold
H 48.43 in W 26.97 in D 11.42 in
Ceiling lamp, model A203, designed by Alvar Aalto for Valaistustyö, Finland
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Stockholm, SE
Ceiling lamp, model A203, designed by Alvar Aalto for Valaistustyö, Finland, 1940s. Lacquered
Metal, Brass
Sold
H 48.43 in W 26.97 in D 11.42 in
Ceiling lamp, model A203, designed by Alvar Aalto for Valaistustyö, Finland
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Stockholm, SE
Ceiling lamp, model A203, designed by Alvar Aalto for Valaistustyö, Finland, 1940s. Lacquered
Metal, Brass
Ceiling Lamp in White Painted Metal by Alvar Aalto, 1950's
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Ceiling Lamp in White Painted Metal by Alvar Aalto, 1950's Additional Information: Material: White
Metal
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, 1950s ceiling lamp A335B for Valaistustyö Ky
By Valaistustyö, Alvar Aalto
Located in Turku, Varsinais-Suomi
Illuminate your space with the timeless elegance of the Alvar Aalto 1950s Ceiling Lamp A335B by
Metal
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 31.11 in Dm 5.91 in
Set of Three ‘Golden Bell’ Ceiling Lamps Model A 330 Designed by Alvar Aalto
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Stockholm, SE
Set of three ‘Golden Bell’ ceiling lamps model A 330 designed by Alvar Aalto for Louis Poulsen
Brass
Sold
H 17.72 in Dm 7.09 in
Alvar Aalto "A115 Hand Grenade" Ceiling Pendant Lamp by Valaistustyö Oy, 1950s
By Valaistustyö, Alvar Aalto
Located in Stockholm, SE
Very rare white mid century ceiling lamp pendant model "A115 / Hand Grenade" with a linen fabric
Metal
Sold
H 7.49 in W 13.78 in L 7.49 in
Ceiling Lamp Model A604 Designed by Alvar Aalto for Valaistustyö, 1950s
By Valaistustyö, Alvar Aalto
Located in Stockholm, SE
Painted metal and brass. Extremely rare model. D: 36 cm/ 14 1/4" H: 19 cm/ 7 1/".
Metal, 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 Alvar Aalto, Valaisinpaja Oy
Located in Hägersten, SE
Ceiling lamp model A331 or "beehive" designed by Alvar Aalto. Produced by Valaisinpaja in Finland
Aluminum, Brass
Sold
H 23.63 in Dm 7.88 in L 23.63 in
Adjustable Ceiling Lamp Model A1957 Designed by Paavo Tynell for Idman, Finland
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Stockholm, SE
Polished brass and lacquered metal. Diameter of the shade: 20 cm/ 18".
Metal, Brass
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
Alvar Aalto Ceiling Lamp Model. A605 in White & Brass, Valaistustyö 1950s
By Valaistustyö, Alvar Aalto
Located in Helsinki, FI
A ceiling pendant model A605 (The smaller version of the A622.) designed by Alvar Aalto and
Metal, Brass
Sold
H 7.49 in Dm 18.31 in
Alvar Aalto Ceiling Lamp A622b - Early Version - Valaistustyö Ky Finland 1950s
By Valaistustyö, Alvar Aalto, Artek
Located in Turku, Finland
Alvar Aalto designed the A622B lamp in 1953 for the National Pensions Institute of Helsinki, and
Steel
Ceiling Lamp Designed by Alvar Aalto for Idman, Finland, 1950s
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Stockholm, SE
" Provenance: From Stora Enson's head office in Helsinki, designed by Alvar Aalto in 1962.
Metal
Alvar Aalto for Idman Pair Of Metal Ceiling Lamps, 1950s
By Idman, Alvar Aalto
Located in Prague, New Town
Pair of metal ceiling lamps designed by Alvar Aalto for Idman in Finland, 1950s. The lamps feature
Metal
Sold
H 7.49 in W 14.18 in D 14.18 in
Ceiling Lamp Model A604 Designed by Alvar Aalto for Valaistustyö, 1950s
By Alvar Aalto, Valaistustyö
Located in Stockholm, SE
Painted metal and brass. Extremely rare model. D: 36 cm/ 14 1/4" H: 19 cm/ 7 1/"
Metal, Brass
Large Ceiling Lamp A622 by Alvar Aalto for Valaisinpaja Oy
By Alvar Aalto, Valaisinpaja Oy
Located in Dronten, NL
The model A622 was designed by Aalto for the National Pensions building in Helsinki and is an
Steel
Rare Set of Six Mid-Century Copper Ceiling Lamps Produced in Denmark
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
A rare set of six ceiling lamps in copper in the style of Alvar Aalto grenade lamp. Probably
Copper
Flush Mount Ceiling Lamp by Idman, Finland, 1960s
By Idman Oy, Alvar Aalto
Located in La Teste-de-Buch, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
. Outstanding ceiling lamp. Original electrical system. To be safe, the lamp should be checked locally by a
Metal
1950s golden brass pair of Ceiling Lamps by Paavo Tynell for Taito Oy
By Taito Oy, Paavo Tynell, Alvar Aalto
Located in Berlin, DE
This very elegant pair of ceiling lamps are made of highest quality by famous Finish Paavo Tynell
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’ 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
. Markku Lahti (eds), Alvar Aalto: Designer, Gallimard, Paris, 2003, p. 104.
Aluminum, Brass
Paavo Tynell Ceiling Lamp 'A'
By Alvar Aalto, Taito Oy, Paavo Tynell
Located in Frankfurt, Hessen, DE
brass details, giving a warm charming light with large brass balance, to change the height of this lamp
Brass, Metal
1960s Brass, Plexiglass Ceiling Lamps by Hans-Agne Jakobsson
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson, AB Markaryd, Alvar Aalto
Located in Frankfurt, Hessen, DE
Set of four white plexiglass, ceiling lamp by Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Sweden, 1960. Very elegant
Brass
1930s Rare Copper Ceiling Lamp 5/5 by Poul Henningsen
By Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen, Alvar Aalto
Located in Frankfurt, Hessen, DE
Ceiling lamp 5/5 in reddish Kupfer by Poul Henningsen, Denmark, 1930. Ceiling lamp of Poul
Copper, Nickel
1970s Cotton and Ceiling Lamp by Hans-Agne Jakobsson
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Poul Henningsen, Alvar Aalto
Located in Frankfurt, Hessen, DE
White cotton shade on brass stem, ceiling lamp by Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Sweden, 1973. Very elegant
Brass
1950s Beige Fabric and Golden Brass Ceiling Lamp by Paavo Tynell 'e'
By Taito Oy, Paavo Tynell, Alvar Aalto
Located in Frankfurt, Hessen, DE
Fabric and brass, ceiling lamp by Paavo Tynell, Finland, 1952. Plain, beautiful ceiling lamp by
Brass
1960s Sergio Mazza 'Demi Clio' Wall or Ceiling Lamp for Artemide
By Artemide, Sergio Mazza
Located in Glendale, CA
1960s Sergio Mazza 'Demi Clio' wall or ceiling lamp for Artemide. Executed in nickeled brass and opaline glass, Italy, circa 1960s. Clean and architectural, these hardwired lamps emi...
Nickel, Brass
Starry Sky Flush Mount Ceiling Lights by Paavo Tynell for Taito Oy
By Paavo Tynell, Taito Oy
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Starry Sky Flush Mount Ceiling Lights by Paavo Tynell for Taito Oy. Designed and manufactured in Finland, circa the 1950s. Enameled metal, custom backplate. Rewired for U.S. standard...
Metal
Brass 'Kultakello' Model A 330 'Golden Bell' Pendant by Alvar Aalto
By Alvar Aalto, Artek
Located in Utrecht, NL
Model A330 is the more complex variation of the popular and more simple model A330S / 'The Golden Bell” that was originally designed in 1936 by Alvar Aalto and his wife Aaino for the...
Brass
$2,000 / item
H 8.5 in Dm 17.5 in
Vintage Inspired Handcrafted Fluted Farmhouse Porcelain Pendant Light
By DBO Home
Located in Sharon, CT
Classic, elegant, with a perfectly imperfect touch. We just love our new porcelain Parasol Fluted Pendants. Inspired by a vintage pie cover, we designed them to hang over our kitchen...
Brass
$16,845 / item
H 53.15 in W 125.99 in D 59.06 in
Oval Brass and Parchment Chandelier by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires
By Diego Mardegan
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Beautiful chandelier by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires, this other version of the spider chandelier has longer arms on the sides giving the oval shape. The metal arms paint...
Metal, Brass
XL Swedish Modern Brass and Glass Pendant
By ASEA
Located in Karlstad, SE
Pair of rare Swedish Modern pendants in brass and glass, manufactured in Sweden during the 1940s. The globes are crafted using an advanced three-layer glass technique, ensuring optim...
Brass
$13,642 / item
H 49.22 in Dm 70.87 in
Brass and Parchment Paper Chandelier by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires
By Diego Mardegan
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Impressive chandelier made of white enameled brass arms holding six beautiful parchment paper shades, which can be adjusted thanks to the handle of each socket. Signed by the arti...
Brass
$284,719
H 41.34 in Dm 24.02 in
Exceptional Commissioned Paavo Tynell Ceiling Lamp In Brass & Glass, Taito 1950s
By Taito Oy, Paavo Tynell
Located in Helsinki, FI
An exceptionally elegant Mid-Century Modern Paavo Tynell ceiling lamp commissioned and designed for the MTK (Central Union of Agricultural and Forestry Producers) seminar building in...
Brass
$3,995
H 8.75 in W 5.75 in D 5.75 in
Paavo Tynell Starry Sky 9068 Lamp by Lightolier Midcentury Island Nook Pendant
By Lightolier, Paavo Tynell
Located in Hyattsville, MD
US WIRED, from a Washington DC estate. Rare ceiling downlight, or could be outfitted to be hung as a pendant. This is a USA Lightolier version uses an anodized aluminum grate diffus...
Steel
Ceramic Circular Chandelier by Olivia Cognet
By Olivia Cognet
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Ceramic chandelier made by the french artist Olivia Cognet, made of different sized cylinders put together covered with decorative elements. Since moving to Los Angeles in 2016, Fre...
Ceramic
$11,769
H 59.06 in Dm 15.75 in
Paavo Tynell counter weight pendant light model A1983, Taito OY, circa 1940
By Paavo Tynell
Located in Hägersten-Liljeholmen, Stockholms län
Extremly rare pendant light model A 1983 designed by Paavo Tynell in the 40's and produced by TAITO OY in the same time. The lamp has its original painting on shade, with a rounded l...
Aluminum, Brass
$2,609 / item
H 13.78 in W 10.24 in D 9.85 in
Swedish Mid Century Sconces in Brass by Josef Frank for Svenskt Tenn
By Josef Frank, Svenskt Tenn
Located in Karlstad, SE
Stunning wall sconces model 2389 by Josef Frank for Svenskt Tenn. The lamps give a soft secondary light as the reflectors lighten up the brass back plate. Condition: Very good origi...
Brass
$22,540
H 36.62 in Dm 23.63 in
Paavo Tynell Chandelier in Brass and Parchment, Model 9001, Taito Finland, 1940s
By Taito Oy, Paavo Tynell
Located in The Hague, NL
This exceptionally rare chandelier was designed by Paavo Tynell and produced by Taito Oy in Finland in the 1940s. The model is number 9001/5. The brass frame with 5 arms, supported b...
Brass
$41,521
H 12.6 in Dm 15.75 in
Hanging copper Poul Henningsen PH4/4 1930's original Louis Poulsen Denmark Rare
By Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen
Located in Forest, BE
Spectacular copper and brass nickeled suspension lamp made in the 1930s at the famous Louis Poulsen factory. The lamp come in few parts which includes 3 copper shades. Easy to fix in...
Brass, Copper, Nickel
$2,135 / item
H 6.3 in Dm 14.57 in
1 of 6 ‘Sigma Grande’ Sconces by Sergio Mazza for Artemide, Italy 1960s
By Sergio Mazza, Artemide
Located in Echt, NL
Original ’Sigma Grande’ sconces in very good condition. We have six of these lamps available. Designed by Sergio Mazza Manufactured by Artemide, Italy 1960s The lamps are made f...
Brass, Nickel
A large pendant by Harald Notini
By Harald Notini
Located in Long Island City, NY
A ceiling lamps model “11555” designed by Harald Notini for Arvid Böhlmarks Lampfabrik, Stockholm, 1940s. Shade in ivory glass, braided rattan, brass. Glass shades H 23″, Drop 55″. ...
Blown Glass
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.