Art Deco Hanging Lamp
Vintage 1930s Slovak Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Glass
Vintage 1920s Slovak Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Brass
Vintage 1930s Slovak Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Bronze
Vintage 1930s Slovak Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Chrome
Vintage 1920s Austrian Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Brass
Vintage 1920s Austrian Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Brass
Vintage 1920s Austrian Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Brass
Vintage 1920s Austrian Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Brass
Vintage 1920s German Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Opal, Brass
Vintage 1920s Austrian Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Brass
Vintage 1920s Austrian Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Brass
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Metal, Nickel
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Bronze
Vintage 1930s German Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Chrome
Vintage 1930s German Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Chrome
Vintage 1930s German Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Chrome
Vintage 1930s Italian Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Murano Glass
Vintage 1930s German Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Alabaster, Chrome
Vintage 1930s German Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Chrome
Vintage 1930s German Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Chrome
Vintage 1940s Italian Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Chrome
Vintage 1930s German Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Chrome
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Chrome
Vintage 1950s Italian Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Brass
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Brass
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Metal
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Glass
Vintage 1920s Belgian Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants
Metal, Brass
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Metal, Copper
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Metal
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Art Glass
2010s North American Art Deco Table Lamps
Steel
Vintage 1930s Slovak Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Chrome
Vintage 1930s Slovak Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Metal
Vintage 1940s Slovak Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Metal
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Aluminum
Vintage 1950s French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Glass
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Metal, Nickel
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Bronze, Metallic Thread
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Metal, Nickel
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Metal, Chrome
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Bronze, Brass
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Metal, Nickel
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Bronze
Vintage 1940s German Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Brass
Vintage 1940s Danish Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Brass
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Alabaster, Bronze
Vintage 1920s German Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Brass
Vintage 1920s German Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Brass
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Metal, Bronze
Vintage 1920s German Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Brass
Vintage 1920s German Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Chrome
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Metal, Bronze
Vintage 1930s German Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Chrome
Vintage 1920s German Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Chrome
Vintage 1920s European Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Metal
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Brass, Chrome
Vintage 1930s Czech Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Brass
Vintage 1930s British Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Aluminum
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Aluminum
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Finding the Right Chandeliers-pendant-lights for You
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.
- What is an Art Deco lamp?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022An Art Deco lamp is any lamp that’s made in the styles of the Art Deco movement, which was dominant in the 1920s and 1930s. On 1stDibs, you’ll find a collection of Art Deco lamps from some of the world’s top sellers.
- What are art deco lamps made of?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Art deco lamps come in a variety of shapes, sizes and styles. Vintage art deco-style lamps were made of natural materials such as metal, glass and pottery. You’ll find a variety of art deco lamps from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 13, 2024To identify an Art Deco lamp, first see if you can locate a maker's mark on it. Often, you can determine the maker and learn about the types of lamps it was known for by researching the maker's marks via online resources. If the maker produced lamps in the Art Deco style and your lamp dates to the 1920s or ’30s, it's a good possibility that your lamp is in the Art Deco style. Some makers who were famous for their Art Deco lamps include Lalique, Daum Frères, Tiffany and Charles Schneider. If you can't find a maker's marking, consider the overall design of your lamp. Fixtures dating back to the era typically feature ornate patterning, such as geometric motifs, sunbursts, ziggurats, linework and fountains. Commonly used materials included chrome, glass, Bakelite and bronze. When in doubt, consider having a certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer assist you with making an identification. On 1stDibs, find a wide range of Art Deco lamps.
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