Sold|$2,051
Art Deco Alabaster Hanging Ceiling Light
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Art Deco period carved alabaster ceiling light. Lovely color and veining. Scuffs to alabaster
Alabaster
Sold|$4,000
Art Deco alabaster hanging light
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Classic veined alabaster hanging light bowl.
Alabaster, Ormolu, Brass
Art Deco 'Flycatcher' Glass Pendant Hanging Light
Located in Pasadena, CA
Art Deco 'Flycatcher' glass pendant with beautifully marbled glass shade in pale pink and creamy
Bronze
Small art deco alabaster hanging pendant light
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Small art deco alabaster hanging pendant light circa 1930. Delightful art deco pendant light of
Alabaster
Art deco carved alabaster hanging pendant light
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Art deco carved alabaster hanging pendant light circa 1930. Beautifully naturally coloured hanging
Alabaster
Art Deco Carved Alabaster Hanging Pendant Light
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Art Deco carved alabaster hanging pendant light circa 1930. Beautifully naturally coloured
Alabaster
Sold|$1,914
Art Deco Grey Alabaster Hanging Dish Light
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Art Deco grey alabaster hanging dish light circa 1930. Beautiful grey veined carved alabaster
Alabaster
Art Deco White Alabaster Hanging Celing Light
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Art deco alabaster lamp circa 1920 Carved leaf outer edge. Four chains ormolu chains lead to the
Alabaster
Swedish art deco alabaster hanging pendant light
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Swedish art deco alabaster hanging pendant light circa 1920. Beautiful quality alabaster bowl
Alabaster
Sold|$2,854
Art Deco Yellow Tinted Glass Hanging Light
By Daum
Located in Paris, FR
"Daum Nancy FRANCE". Art Deco period. circa 1930 Dimension: W 26 in x D 26in x H 33.1in. Dimension
Glass
Sold|$9,000
Spectacular Art Deco bronze hanging light
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Spectacular Art Deco bronze hanging light.
Bronze
Sold|$3,000
Art Deco tiered alabaster hanging light
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Art Deco tiered alabaster hanging light
Rope
Sold|$4,000
Large Art Deco alabaster hanging light
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Large Art Deco alabaster hanging light.
Sold|$1,975
Hanging Glass Polyhedron Art Deco Light
Located in Houston, TX
This unusually geometric art deco light consists of five arms and five cloudy glass polyhedron
Glass
Sold|$1,502
Art Deco Alabaster Hanging Ceiling Light
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Art Deco period alabaster ceiling light, circa 1920. Three light fittings supported by three
Large French Art Deco Glass Hanging Pendant Light
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Large French Art Deco glass hanging pendant light Beautiful and classic Art Deco design, this
Chic Carved French Art Deco Alabaster Hanging Light
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Chic Carved French Art Deco Alabaster Hanging Light. Matching alabaster canopy. Great for a hallway
Alabaster
Sold|$1,303
Art Deco Alabaster Hanging Ceiling Light
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
1 Light Fitting And Attachment (see Picture). Woven Ceiling Rose Has Some Fraying.
Large Art Deco Carved Alabaster Hanging Dish Light
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Large Art Deco carved alabaster hanging dish light circa 1920. Fine example of a large bowl
Alabaster
Large French Art Deco Globe Glass Hanging Pendant Light
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Large French Art Deco Globe Glass Hanging Pendant Light A Large and beautiful piece, this large
Glass
French Art Deco Globe Opaline Glass Hanging Pendant Light
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
French Art Deco globe opaline glass hanging pendant light Simple and beautiful, this lovely
Antique Art Deco Slip Shade Hanging Light C1930
Located in Big Flats, NY
Art Deco slip shade hanging light dates back to circa 1930. It features a stunning design typical of
Art Glass
Art Deco Carved Alabaster Hanging Ceiling Light
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Leading Up To Metal Central Rose. Comes With Original Light Fittings And Wiring, Untested And Sold As Not
1930's French Art Deco alabaster hanging light
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1930's French Art Deco alabaster hanging light
Alabaster, Brass
Art Deco Cast Aluminum & Glass Hanging Pendant Light
Located in Mt Kisco, NY
Old Hollywood Art Deco Glam style hanging light. Updated electrical with one socket for a standard
Art Deco Slat Glass Hanging Light Chandelier with Geometric Details
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Five-arm geometric Art Deco chandelier with five hanging lights and light-up slat glass center. The
Metal
Sold|$1,640
1920's Art Deco Alabaster Hanging Wall Light
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Fine example of a art deco alabaster light circa 1920's Scalloped edge. 3 chains leading up
1920's Art Deco Alabaster Hanging Ceiling Light
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Fine example of a art deco alabaster light circa 1920's Hand carved detailing on top edge and
Antique Art Deco Lalique School Opalescent Glass Pendant Hanging Light C1930
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique Art Deco Lalique School Opalescent Glass Pendant Hanging Three-Light Fixture with Stylized
Metal
Antique Art Deco Three Light Slip Shade Hanging Fixture, Circa 1930
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Art Deco chandelier offers partially ebonized frame with three ribbed frosted glass slip
Metal
Sold|$6,600
Art Deco Style Plaster Hanging Fixture
Located in Doylestown, PA
An unusual Art Deco style hanging light fixture in cast plaster, suspended by patinated brass
Plaster
Muller Frères Art Deco Mottled Glass & Gilt Bronze Pendant Light Hanging Lamp
By Muller Frères
Located in Forney, TX
A fine quality French Art Deco period mottled glass and gilt metal pendant light / hanging lamp by
Bronze, Metal
Art Deco Style Large Wrought Iron Purple Glass Hanging Light Fixture Chandelier
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
For your consideration is a large, wrought iron and purple glass, hanging light fixture chandelier
Art Deco Oscar Bach Segar Bronze Pendant Hanging Light Fixture Chandelier 1920s
By The Segar Studios, Oscar Bruno Bach
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
For your consideration is a beautiful, bronze pendant hanging light fixture chandelier, by Oscar
Bronze
French Art Deco Half Globe Opaline Glass Hanging Pendant Light
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
French Art Deco Half Globe Opaline glass hanging pendant light A very pretty piece in bright
Brass
Large French Art Deco Globe Frosted Glass Hanging Pendant Light
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Large French Art Deco globe frosted glass hanging pendant light Simple and beautiful, this
Small French Art Deco Globe Etched Opaline Glass Hanging Pendant Light
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Small French Art Deco globe etched opaline glass hanging pendant light Simple and beautiful
Glass
Sold|$1,250
1930s Art Deco Skyscraper Light
Located in New York, NY
1930s Art Deco skyscraper design hanging light with black printed designs throughout the fixture
Antique Art Deco Slip Shade Hanging Light with Opalescent Pressed Glass Shades
Located in Big Flats, NY
An Antique Art Deco Slip Shade Hanging Light with Opalescent Floral Pressed Glass, C1920 Measures
Metal
Damon French Deco Hanging Ceiling Light Fixture from Alan Moss
Located in New York, NY
Bronze and glass hanging light fixture by Damon. France, circa 1930. Provenance: Originally
Bronze
Jaw Dropping French Alabaster Hanging Light Fixture w/Art Deco Frosted Shades
Located in Highwood, IL
is that the frosted Art Deco tulip glass shades were added sometime in the late 1930's or early 40's
Alabaster, Bronze
20th Century French Art Deco Glass Butterfly Light
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Fabulous Art Deco hanging ceiling light in the manner of Verlys and Degué. Circa 1930. Three large
Glass
Art Deco Brass Hanging Lantern with Etched Glass Panels
Located in New York, NY
An Art Deco hanging lantern light fixture. Features a four- sided design with patinated brass
Brass
Vintage Italian Glass Rod Lantern / Hanging Light
By Fontana Arte
Located in North Miami, FL
This all original, all vintage Fontana Arte style lantern/ hanging light is comprised of thin hand
Brass
French Opalescent Glass and Brass Hanging Pendant Light
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
French opalescent glass and brass hanging pendant light Charming and beautiful, this large bowl
Art Glass
Sold|$4,700
1930's Clemancon French Nickel Hanging Light
Located in New York, NY
The French light fixture attributed to Clemancon circa 1931 is a timeless piece that has been
Nickel
Very Large French Art Deco Globe Glass Hanging Pendant Lights 12 in Stock
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Very large French Art Deco globe opaline glass hanging pendant light We have 12 of these large
Glass
Glass Globe Hanging Pendant Light with Brass Hardware
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This uniquely designed glass hanging pendant has diagonal ridges and a brass base with Victorian
Brass
Smokey Glass and Brass Hanging Pendant Light with Chain
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This uniquely designed glass hanging pendant has vertical ridges and a brass base with Victorian
Brass
Sold|$2,800
Art Deco Period Deco Lamp
Located in Montreal, QC
Art Deco period alabaster hanging light fitted with silver-plated bronze chain.
Alabaster
Sold|$6,313
Art Deco Copper Plafonnier
Located in London, GB
An unusual art deco copper hanging dish light, composed of four dishes stacked to form a conical
Copper
"Storks", A Fine French Art Deco Chandelier by Pierre D'Avesn, circa 1930
By René Lalique, Pierre D'Avesn
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A Pierre D'Avesn Art Deco Frosted Glass Hanging Light Circa 1930 Exquisite Fine French Art Deco
Metal
Lalique Style French Flush Hanging Light Fixture
By René Lalique
Located in Stamford, CT
An Art Deco hanging light fixture easily ceiling mountable in the Lalique fashion. The ten panel
Pair of Art Deco Alabaster Chandeliers France, circa 1940s
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
Elegant pair of French Art Deco hanging light fixtures with alabaster shades. The pendants are
Sold|$1,990
Art Deco alabaster hanging dish light
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Art deco alabaster hanging dish light circa 1930. Simple but elegant deco period ceiling pendant
Alabaster
Sold|$1,852
Art Deco Alabaster Hanging Ceiling Light
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Good quality art deco alabaster chandelier, circa 1920. Carved alabaster dish with flower design
Alabaster
Art deco alabaster hanging ceiling pendant light
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Art Deco alabaster hanging ceiling pendant light circa 1930. Good quality art deco swedish pendant
Alabaster
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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