Moderne Glass Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1960's Italian glass light fixture with interior light. Measurements: Present drop: 19
Vintage 1960s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
Art Glass, Glass
Moderne Glass Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1960's Italian glass light fixture with interior light. Measurements: Present drop: 19
Art Glass, Glass
Moderne Italian Glass Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1960s Italian molded glass leaf pendant light fixture with 3 interior lights
Art Glass, Glass
Moderne Blown Glass Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1960's Italian glass light fixture with interior light. Measurements: Diameter: 14.5
Bronze
Art Deco Moderne Milk Glass & Chrome Pendant Light Greek Key Motif, 1940s
Located in Miami, FL
Sleek period Streamline Moderne Light featuring a wide conical thick milk glass bowl with
Chrome
Italian Moderne Style Glass Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1960's vintage Italian light fixture with original art glass inset and 8 interior lights
Art Glass
Gabriel Argy-Rousseau Pâte de Verre "Feuillage Moderne" Night Light
By Gabriel Argy-Rousseau
Located in New York, NY
Argy-Rousseau's near-unique ability to gracefully soften the starkness of Art Deco design without
Wrought Iron
Pair of Moderne Light Fixtures with Glass Pendants, Sold Individually
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1960's Italian ceiling fixtures with white and amethyst art glass pendants on brass
Art Glass
$65,000 / item
H 30 in Dm 58 in
Important Palatial French Modernist Glass and Nickel Two-Tier Chandelier Petitot
By Atelier Petitot
Located in New York City, NY
, midcentury, Industrial, lantern, crystal, lamp, light, Art Moderne, Italian design, massive, grand scale
Nickel
1950's Rolex Ladies Vintage Cocktail Watch - 18K White Gold & Diamonds
By Rolex
Located in Suwanee, GA
gold case exhibits refined Art Moderne geometry that catches light with quiet brilliance. This cocktail
White Gold
French Art Moderne bronze & crystal ten-light chandelier
Located in Kensington, MD
French Art Moderne bronze six-arm chandelier with glass bobeches, surrounding four tulip-shaped
Crystal, Bronze, Brass
Three-Light Art Moderne Fixture
Located in Vancouver, BC
Very tasteful art Moderne fixture. Bamboo and chromed steel bodywork, with original shades, circa
Art-Moderne Pendant Light Fixture
Located in Vancouver, BC
Ca. 1940 Art-Moderne style industrial pendant fixture made of stamped steel and fitted with an
Steel
2 Light Art Moderne Fixture
Located in Chicago, IL
Brass with slightly aged shiny brass finish. Art glass bowls eggshell in color with white interior
Vintage 1980s Moderne Pendant Light In Art Deco Style
By Sandy Littman
Located in Newburgh, NY
Glass bowl with extensive cast aluminum pyramids and rings. Classic Art deco styling. Architect
Aluminum
French Art Moderne 5-light Chandelier, Chrome, Copper & Wood
Located in San Francisco, CA
associate with designs from the Art Deco period. On the other hand it has such a simplicity and "Moderne
Chrome
An American Art Deco 5-light Chandelier Moving Toward the Moderne
Located in San Francisco, CA
Here's another top-of-the-design-line American Art Deco fixture, marching on its way to the spare
Aluminum, Steel, Brass
Stellar Eight-Light French Art Deco, Moderne, Chandelier by Petitot
By Atelier Petitot
Located in San Francisco, CA
The central element of this amazingly configured light is "signature Petitot" (one of France's
Brass
Unavailable
H 40 in W 10.5 in D 72 in
Linear Streamlined Moderne Style Glass Pendant with Wood Details
By Sandy Littman for American Glass Light
Located in Newburgh, NY
6ft. long. In the manner of Streamlined Moderne with a touch of art deco. Lower glass panel softly
Aluminum
Rare Hungarian Art Deco Pendant Light, 1950s
By Mofem of Hungary
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Very rare Streamline Moderne / Art Deco pendant light from Hungary, 1950s. Close to impeccable
Metal, Aluminum, Nickel
Period Art Moderne Triangular Globe Light
Located in Miami, FL
SOLD MAR 2011 Snazzy and smooth period 1930's Art Moderne light featuring a large milk glass globe
Art Moderne Brass Light Fixture
Located in San Francisco, CA
Art Moderne period brass ceiling light of exceptional design. Newly re-wired, holds chandelier size
Brass
Stylish French Art Moderne, Five-Light Brass Chandelier
Located in San Francisco, CA
A stylish French art moderne 5-light brass chandelier; the central spherical support emanating 5
Art Moderne Brass Eight-Light Star-Form Chandelier
Located in Astoria, NY
Art Moderne brass eight-light star-form chandelier with lobed central shaft with eight extruding
Brass
Moderne Italian Glass Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1960s Italian globe pendant light fixture. Measurements: Diameter 20? Drop 14?.
Art Glass
A Shimmering Venetian Art Moderne Glass 6-Light Chandelier
Located in San Francisco, CA
A shimmering Venetian art moderne aventurine-glass 6-light chandelier with large-scaled foliate
Shapely Italian Art Moderne Gold-Toned Glass 10-Light Chandelier
Located in San Francisco, CA
A shapely Italian art moderne gold-toned glass 10-light chandelier; Murano; the center support of
French Art Moderne Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
A grand French Art Moderne eight light chandelier with a star shaped brass fixture and large
Brass
A Stunning Italian Art Moderne Clear Glass 4-Light Chandelier
Located in San Francisco, CA
A stunning and shimmering Italian art moderne clear glass 4-light chandelier; Murano; the long
French Art Moderne Chandelier
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
This fabulous, large Art Moderne bronze finished eight-light chandelier, c. 1930s, is from France
Metal
Moderne Italian Light Fixture with Glass Insets
Located in New York, NY
Circa 1960’s Italian Moderne light fixture, gilt with painted body. Glass insets on body and glass
Brass
Stunning Art Moderne Brass Ceiling Fixture
Located in San Francisco, CA
Genuine Art Moderne period brass light fixture of extraordinary design.
Brass
An Exuberant Venetian Art Moderne Aventurine-Glass Chandelier
Located in San Francisco, CA
An exuberant Venetian art moderne aventurine-glass 5-light chandelier with floral and foliate stems
French original Art Deco frosted glass chandelier circa 1920
By J. Robert Scott 1
Located in New York City, NY
patterns on glass. Attrib to J. Robert Art Deco, Modernist, Art Moderne, lighting,ceiling light,lantern
Large French Art Deco table lamp signed Holophane circa1930
Located in New York City, NY
, decorative, light, Art Moderne, end table, accessories, Italian design, 50's.
Important Palatial French Modernist chandelier by Petitot
By Atelier Petitot
Located in New York City, NY
, lamp, light, Art Moderne, Italian design, massive, grand scale.
Pair of French Wrought Iron Two-Light Art Moderne Sconces
Located in Hudson, NY
This pair of French Art Moderne two-light scones are made of wrought iron and are painted in a sage
Wrought Iron
Streamline Art Deco Horizontal Hanging Light
Located in Hanover, MA
Streamline Art Deco horizontal hanging light with 17 inch fluorescent tube light. Stylish machine
Steel, Chrome
French Art Deco Six Light Chandelier Attributed To Jacques Adnet
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Houston, TX
Desirable French Art Deco or Art Moderne brass and copper six-light chandelier, attributed to
Brass, Copper
French Art Moderne bronze & crystal ten-light chandelier
Located in Kensington, MD
French Art Moderne bronze six-arm chandelier with glass bobeches, surrounding four tulip-shaped
Crystal, Bronze, Brass
Eight light Art Moderne ring chandelier
By R. B. Wagner
Located in New York, NY
AHL2779 A large eight light ring chandelier of satined brass and aluminum. Signed by the New
Brass, Aluminum
Art Moderne Brass Twelve-Light Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
in the manner of Gilbert Poillerat
Metal
Art Moderne Brass Twelve-Light Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
in the manner of Gilbert Poillerat
Metal
French Art Moderne Bare-Bulb Light Fixture
Located in Vancouver, BC
Circa 1940. This playful French Art Moderne style brass light fixture has been cleaned, rewired
French Art Deco 6 Light Fixture/ Moderne
Located in Hialeah, FL
French Art Deco 6 light modern and sleek looking fixture.
Metal
French Art Deco/Moderne Chromed 6-light Chandelier
Located in San Francisco, CA
Light and airy, this Moderne expression has such lovely symmetry; and where there are details, as
Glass
French Art Deco/Moderne Ceiling Light, Opalescent Etling Glass
By Etling Paris
Located in San Francisco, CA
design in the glass completes the Moderne look. It's totally outfitted and rewired for American use
French Art Deco/Moderne Ceiling Light, Pyramiding Motifs
Located in San Francisco, CA
This all-original French Modernist/Art Deco ceiling light is a wonderful study in minimalist
Glass
American Art Deco/Moderne 5-light Chandelier with Crystal Beads
Located in San Francisco, CA
Crystal's the name of the game here... or, FAUX crystal! Well, at least it's glass! The shades are special, clear on the tops and a lemony color below, quite attractive and perfectly...
Glass, Beads
Art Moderne Floor Lamp
Located in Stamford, CT
1940s Italian Art Moderne brass three-light floor lamp with tripod base and brass ball feet
Brass
Pre-Sputnik American Art Deco/Moderne Chrome 5-light Minimalist Beauty
Located in San Francisco, CA
Here's a super high-quality, solid brass 5-light with its original chrome plating in excellent
Glass
A Pair of Art Moderne Gilt-Brass Two Light Table Lamps
Located in San Francisco, CA
A Pair of Art Moderne Gilt-Brass and Marble Two Light Table Lamps- France
French Art Moderne Cafe Fixture
Located in New Orleans, LA
French Art Moderne nickel cafe light fixture with frosted glass globe
Metal
French Art Deco/Moderne Holophane Sconce or Ceiling Light (3 available)
By Holophane
Located in San Francisco, CA
purportedly amplifies the light as well. Such a miracle. These lights can be used as overheads or sconces
Glass
Art Moderne Pair of Bronze and Crystal Bagues 4 Light Chandeliers
By Maison Baguès
Located in Kensington, MD
cleaned and rewired for American current
Crystal, Bronze, Brass
Swedish Art Moderne Bookcase in Elm
Located in Richmond, VA
Art Moderne Bookcase in light and dark Elm
"Good as it Gets" American Art Deco/Moderne 5-light Chandelier, Saucer Shades
Located in San Francisco, CA
Here's a 1930's powerhouse, with its deep maroon/chrome combination and Modernist design verging on Space Age. An American tour de force, if you will! It hangs down 29 inches as sh...
Steel, Aluminum, Brass
Art Deco Jaeger-Le Coulture Swiss Desk Clock
By Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in Chicago, IL
This is a rare clock featuring Art Moderne styling, Roman Numerals, a light blue and black glass
Bronze
Curtain Lamp
By Analuisa Corrigan Studio
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Lamp: H 10'“ x W 3” Shade: white linen, loose fitting H 7” x W (top) 6” x W (bottom) 6” Glaze: Sage matte, white matte, black shiny, matte blue Hardware: unfinished brass ...
Brass
$9,232 / item
H 35.44 in W 63 in D 27.56 in
Brass and Alabaster Mobile Chandelier by Glustin Luminaires
By Glustin Creation
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Mobile kinetic chandelier made of patinated brass with a round counterweight and two enlighten alabaster globes. Original design by Glustin Luminaires.
Alabaster, Brass
$2,730 / item
H 12.63 in W 7 in D 5.5 in
Series03 Wall Sconce, "Smoke" Patinated Sculpted Brass, Goatskin Parchment Shade
By Adam Otlewski
Located in Ozone Park, NY
Sculpted solid brass in a "smoke" acid patinated finish, machined and mechanically fastened. Goatskin parchment shade with accordion-folded face and hand stitched edges. Hand-dyed br...
Brass
Okla Cotton Wall Sconce by Simone & Marcel
Located in Geneve, CH
Okla Cotton Wall Sconce by Simone & Marcel Dimensions: D 12 x W 24 x H 38 cm. Materials: Cotton. Custom options available on request. Please contact us. All our lamps can be wired...
Cotton
$3,305 / item
H 14 in W 48 in D 8 in
4-foot Pendant Light in Black Walnut with Brass Fixtures by Hinterland Design
By Hinterland Design
Located in Vancouver, BC
It’s believed that ancient Egyptians may have had the technology to harness electricity and create light thousands of years ago. This technology is referred to as the light of the De...
Brass
$845 / item
H 7 in Dm 7 in
LUCIE Calacatta Marble Flushmount/Sconce Emily Del Bello x Blueprint Lighting
By Blueprint Lighting
Located in New York, NY
LUCIE FLUSHMOUNT Introducing the Lucie Flushmount in Calacatta marble and glass; a daring tribute to timeless design inspired by the graceful proportions of Dior's iconic pearl earri...
Travertine, Marble
M_014 Lamp / Calacatta Viola by Monolith
By Monolith
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The M_014 Lamp timeless brutalist design is both sculptural and functional, its warm yellow glow flowing gently between its two circular caps. Precisely carved from a single stone an...
Marble
$3,750 / item
H 36 in Dm 32.5 in
Glossy Cream Ceramic Lola Chandelier in Antique Brass 3-Arm 32.5" DIA
By Lostine
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Three antique brass patina arms curve up from a ceramic cluster dish to three tall stoneware ceramic shades in a glossy glaze with a subtle off-white hue. With a fixed black walnut o...
Brass
Double Cone Sconce
By Early Electrics Design Studio
Located in Peekskill, NY
We designed these double cone hourglass style sconces to work in the with Mid-Century Modern style. Each cone is cast brass and heaver than the stamped tin examples. At each shades w...
Brass
$3,550
H 46.86 in Dm 24.02 in
Ezio Didone “Mira S” UFO Pendant Light for Arteluce / Flos, Italy, 1990s
By Arteluce, Ezio Didone
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Postmodern UFO or flying saucer pendant light giving diffused upward and downward light. A real eye-catcher even unlit. Gem from the time. Designed in the 1990s by Ezio Didone and ma...
Metal, Chrome
$985 / item
H 9.25 in W 5 in D 10 in
Campana Wall Sconce in Brushed Brass and Lilac Enamel, Blueprint Lighting
By Stilnovo, Gino Sarfatti, Blueprint Lighting
Located in New York, NY
The Campana wall sconce or reading light shown in brushed brass and lilac enamel by Blueprint Lighting, 2018. The wide band and distinctly bevelled edge makes the Campana a strong de...
Bronze, Enamel, Chrome, Nickel, Aluminum, Brass
Wonderful Hinkley Lighting Fletcher Pendant Aged Zinc Brass Glass Light Fixture
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Hinkley Lighting Fletcher Pendant Aged Zinc / Brass With White Glass Shade Light Fixture
Brass, Zinc
$2,893
H 14.97 in W 27.96 in D 0.79 in
French Art Deco Octagonal Wall Mirror in the Style of Maurice Dufrène
By Maurice Dufrêne
Located in Köln, NW
French Art Deco octagonal wall mirror in the style of Maurice Dufrène. Various inlays of different fruit woods. The mirror is in original condition of the 20s. Original mirror glass,...
Wood, Fruitwood
Closed Dome Prismatic Pendent
By Early Electrics Design Studio
Located in Peekskill, NY
As with all Prismatic glass the reflections and quality of light that it projects make them a favorite. This is a 9 inch diameter dome prismatic. What make this one unique is the bra...
Glass
Petite LUsaucer Brass Fixture by Lumfardo Luminaires
By Lumfardo Luminaires
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Sharp and elegant 12" ceiling flush mount or wall mount fixture. This fixture is a new take on the traditional concept of indirect lighting that functions to accent a room with rich ...
Brass
Off White Tree Chandelier SM
By Lumfardo Luminaires
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This organic inspired chandelier is a smaller version of the Off White Tree Chandelier. These fixtures combine geometry with botanical aspects. This smaller inspiration has 4 top ope...
Aluminum, 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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