Art Nouveau Ceiling Lamp, Val Saint Lambert Belgium Crystal Shade, 1930s
By Val Saint Lambert
Located in Verviers, BE
Art Nouveau Crystal ceiling lamp Photography fails to capture the simple elegant illumination provided by this lamp. Fitting messing pendant ceiling light with screw fixing to hold...
Crystal
Art Deco Opaline Ceiling Lamp, Scailmont Belgium collord Glass Shade, 1930s
By Scailmont
Located in Verviers, BE
Art Deco Opaline Ceiling Lamp, Scailmont Belgium collord Glass Shade, 1930s Photography fails to capture the simple elegant illumination provided by this lamp. Fitting messing pend...
Brass
Mid-Century Opaline Ceiling Lamp, Scailmont Belgium Glass Shade, 1950s
By Scailmont
Located in Verviers, BE
Photography fails to capture the simple elegant illumination provided by this lamp. Fitting messing pendant ceiling light with fixing to hold a stylish Belgian Art Deco lampshade. ...
Opaline Glass
Lunel Mid-Century Modern Ceiling Light, Brass & Metal, France, 1950s
By Maison Lunel
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
Crafted in brass and lacquered metal, this refined fixture perfectly illustrates the sophisticated French lighting design that flourished during the postwar years.
Metal, Brass
1920s Art Deco Opaline Milk Glass & Bronze Pendant Ceiling Light
Located in Nottingham, GB
Period: 1920s Style: Art Deco / Arts & Crafts Materials: Opaline Glass, Bronze, Brass, Copper Colour: White / Aged Bronze Number of Lights: 1 Bulb Fitting: B22 Bayonet Measurements O...
Bronze
Art Deco Opaline Ceiling Lamp, Scailmont Belgium collord Glass Shade, 1930s
By Scailmont
Located in Verviers, BE
Photography fails to capture the simple elegant illumination provided by this lamp. Fitting messing pendant ceiling light with fixing to hold a stylish Belgian Art Deco lampshade. ...
Opaline Glass
Antique Vintage Original German Holophane Asteroid Ceiling Pendant Light Lamp
Located in Sale, GB
- An original and rare 'Asteroid' ceiling pendant with chain and ceiling rose, Germany circa 1920. - The pendant consists of a fluted glass body and separate fully stamped prismatic ...
Glass
Zemlia Stupa Ceiling Large Ceramic Pendant Lamp by Makhno
Located in Geneve, CH
Zemlia Stupa Ceiling Large Ceramic Pendant Lamp by Makhno Dimensions: Ø 42 x H 120 cm. Materials: Ceramic. All our lamps can be wired according to each country. If sold to the USA i...
Ceramic
Zemlia Stupa Ceiling Medium Ceramic Pendant Lamp by Makhno
Located in Geneve, CH
Zemlia Stupa Ceiling Medium Ceramic Pendant Lamp by Makhno Dimensions: Ø 35 x H 100 cm. Materials: Ceramic. All our lamps can be wired according to each country. If sold to the USA ...
Ceramic
Zemlia Stupa Ceiling Small Ceramic Pendant Lamp by Makhno
Located in Geneve, CH
Zemlia Stupa Ceiling Small Ceramic Pendant Lamp by Makhno Dimensions: Ø 28 x H 80 cm. Materials: Ceramic. All our lamps can be wired according to each country. If sold to the USA it...
Ceramic
Nanny Still McKinney Mid-Century Modern Ceiling Pendants
By Nanny Still McKinney
Located in Weesp, NL
Nanny still was influenced by the Arts and Crafts movement which shows in the simplicity and hand worked natural copper patinas.
Copper
Art Nouveau Opaline Ceiling Lamp hand Painted, Scailmont Belgium Glass Shade
By Scailmont
Located in Verviers, BE
Art Nouveau ceiling lamp. Photography fails to capture the simple elegant illumination provided by this lamp. Originel Fitting E27 messing pendant ceiling light with fixing to hold ...
Opaline Glass
Art Nouveau Ceiling Lamps Set of 4 Scailmont Belgium Glass Shades, 1930s
By Scailmont
Located in Verviers, BE
Art Nouveau ceiling lamp Set of 4 Possible + 2 pieces left in stock. Photography fails to capture the simple elegant illumination provided by this lamp. Fitting messing pendant cei...
Art Glass, Bakelite
Large Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Ceramic Pendant / Ceiling Light, 1970s
Located in Lisse, NL
Top class, Arts and Crafts style chandelier with an organic patterns shade and perfect canopy. Thanks to its large size, its truly unique design and superb condition this ceramic ch...
Brass
Art Deco Ceiling Lamp Bakelite fitting E27 Scailmont Belgium Glass Shade, 1930s
By Scailmont
Located in Verviers, BE
Art Nouveau ceiling lamp Photography fails to capture the simple elegant illumination provided by this lamp. Fitting Bakelite pendant ceiling light with screw fixing to hold a styli...
Art Glass, Bakelite
HETTIER-VINCENT French Art Deco Butterfly Pendant Ceiling-Light 1920
By Hettier & Vincent
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
Notably, the bronze or iron hardware by Hettier-Vincent is unsigned, emphasizing the exclusivity of their designs. This pendant ceiling light is a rare collector’s piece, perfect fo...
Wrought Iron
American Neo-Classical Bronze Hemispherical Martele Ceiling Fixture
Located in Montreal, QC
This is a high-quality example of American craftsmanship, it is very heavy for its size. The shape is reminiscent of an ancient shield, with central boss and a broad flange at the ri...
Bronze
Julia Ceiling Lamp in Solid Brass & Aluminium by Studio Marine Breynaert
By Marine Breynaert
Located in Geneve, CH
She received her formal training at the prestigious École Nationale Supérieure des Arts Décoratifs in Paris. In 2010, she established the Atelier Marine Breynaert, with a primary fo...
Aluminum, Brass
Small Pair of Vintage Square Copper and Brass Ceiling Lanterns 13”.5 x 6”
Located in Delray Beach, FL
a touch of classic charm and enduring craftsmanship with this exquisite pair of vintage small ceiling lanterns. Crafted from rich copper and accented with solid brass detailing, th...
Brass, Copper
Trapenard Ceiling Lamp in Brass & Stainless Steel by Studio Marine Breynaert
By Marine Breynaert
Located in Geneve, CH
She received her formal training at the prestigious École Nationale Supérieure des Arts Décoratifs in Paris. In 2010, she established the Atelier Marine Breynaert, with a primary fo...
Brass, Stainless Steel
Juliette Ceiling Lamp in Brass, Steel & Aluminium by Studio Marine Breynaert
By Marine Breynaert
Located in Geneve, CH
She received her formal training at the prestigious École Nationale Supérieure des Arts Décoratifs in Paris. In 2010, she established the Atelier Marine Breynaert, with a primary fo...
Aluminum, Brass, Stainless Steel, Gold
Louisa I Ceiling Lamp in Solid Brass & Aluminium by Studio Marine Breynaert
By Marine Breynaert
Located in Geneve, CH
She received her formal training at the prestigious École Nationale Supérieure des Arts Décoratifs in Paris. In 2010, she established the Atelier Marine Breynaert, with a primary fo...
Aluminum, Brass
20th Century Swedish Wrought Iron Hanging, Ceiling Candelabra by Erik Hoeglund
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A rare vintage Mid-Century modern Swedish hanging candelabra made of a painted wrought iron frame. Featuring fourteen Orrefors glass elements in gold and clear glass, composed with s...
Metal
Maat Ceiling Light in Paint, Plaster, Walnut & Wire by Dace Sūna
Located in Geneve, CH
Maat Ceiling Light in Paint, Plaster, Walnut & Wire by Dace Sūna Dimensions: D 30 x W 60 x H 60 cm. Materials: Paint, plaster, walnut, and wire. All our lamps can be wired accordin...
Wire
Dédale I Ceiling Lamp in Brass, Steel & Aluminium by Studio Marine Breynaert
By Marine Breynaert
Located in Geneve, CH
She received her formal training at the prestigious École Nationale Supérieure des Arts Décoratifs in Paris. In 2010, she established the Atelier Marine Breynaert, with a primary fo...
Aluminum, Brass, Stainless Steel
Rare Wrought Iron and Wood Pendant Light Fixture with Leather Shades and Fringes
Located in Lisse, NL
Stylish and all handcrafted Arts & Crafts pendant. Finding rare or unique light fixtures always makes our day and when we came across this handcrafted pendant made from various dif...
Wrought Iron
Scandinavian Modern Ceiling Lamp in Brass and Glass by Carl Fagerlund, 1960s
By Carl Fagerlund
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
This very rare ceiling lamp, designed by Carl Fagerlund and produced by Orrefors in Sweden during the 1960s, is a refined and sculptural example of mid-century Scandinavian lighting ...
Brass
1970s Italian Murano Glass Globe Pendant with Blue Ribbon, Chrome and Wood
Located in Lisse, NL
A beautiful piece of hand-worked Italian glass in which a simple sphere becomes something far more artistic. This circa 1970 pendant centers around a substantial clear Murano glass ...
Metal, Chrome
Large & Timeless Antique Craftsmanship, White and Black Alabaster Pendant Light
Located in Lisse, NL
This beautiful and superb condition 19.7 inch in diameter, handcarved alabaster 3-light fixture is a true masterpiece. Thanks to its impressive size and timeless design, this alabas...
Alabaster, Bronze, Wire, Metal
Achille Castiglioni Large Beige "Cocoon" Round Pendant, Italy 1960s
By Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni
Located in Roma, IT
Stunning mid-century "Cocoon" pendant with a marvelous deep beige, uniform patina. This gorgeous and rare cocoon ceiling lamp was designed by Achille Castiglioni and produced in Ital...
Metal, Steel
Small and Stunning Jugendstil Brass, Bronze and Glass Pendant / Light Fixture
Located in Lisse, NL
Marvelous design, Benson style, handmade Arts and Crafts era ceiling light. This early Jugendstil pendant is of an aesthetically pleasing beauty that will never fail to impress.
Brass, Bronze
Art Nouveau Majolica and Loetz Art Glass Shade Oil Lamp Adjustable Pendant Light
Located in Lisse, NL
Rare, large and beautiful antique Art Nouveau oil lamp with blackened iron frame in floral decor. This large and impressive oil lamp dates from the earliest years of the 1900s. It i...
Metal, Brass
Castiglioni Large Square Pop Art “Cocoon” Wall or Ceiling Light, Italy, 1960s
By Flos
Located in Roma, IT
Marvelous and very rare large “cocoon” wall or ceiling light. This charming piece was designed by Achille Castiglioni and produced in Italy during the 1960s. In amazing condition, w...
Metal, Steel
Larry Lubow Set of Copper Tripod Wall Sconces and Pendant, Pearl Finish
By Larry Lubow
Located in Lomita, CA
This is a stunning set. Larry Lubow's love of spheres is on display in this pair of monumental burnished copper wall sconces with a third piece, which is a ceiling flush mount pendan...
Copper
Italian Murano Glass Chandelier, Black, White and Chrome, 1980s — Giovanni Dalla
By Giovanni Dalla Fina
Located in Villaverla, IT
The meticulous attention to detail extends upwards along the suspension rod, which features a beautifully sculpted white and black glass stem leading to a matching trumpet-shaped gla...
Chrome
Pair of Large Moroccan Moorish Glass and Filigree Hanging Lanterns
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
An impressive matching pair of large vintage Moroccan hanging lanterns, handcrafted in Marrakech during the 1980s and distinguished by their exceptional scale, intricate pierced-meta...
Metal
Art Nouveau French Wrought Iron and Opaline Glass Chandelier
Located in Prato, Tuscany
Please take the time to read the entire description, as we aim to provide detailed technical and historical information to ensure the authenticity of our items. This fascinating and ...
Wrought Iron
Pair of Lovely Flush Mount Ceiling Light by Banci Firenze, Italy, circa 1970s
By Banci Firenze
Located in Rome, IT
The design perfectly captures the romantic sophistication of mid-century Italian decorative arts and reflects the exceptional craftsmanship that made Banci Firenze one of Italy's mos...
Metal
Rare Art Deco Patinated Copper Pendant Chandelier, Eagle Relief and Etched Glass
Located in Lisse, NL
Our fair price for this rare Arts and Crafts ceiling light even includes perfect packing and also free delivery from our store to your door in just 4 to 5 days.
Copper
Modern Matte Green Dome Pendant Light "Lámpara Colgante"
Located in Zapopan, MX
This rendition of the "Lámpara Colgante" introduces a sophisticated botanical color palette to an architectural ceiling fixture. Defined by its seamless dome geometry, the luminaire ...
Crystal
Minimalist Natural Copper Pendant Light "Lámpara Colgante"
Located in Zapopan, MX
The "Lámpara Colgante" is a striking architectural pendant luminaire that celebrates the raw beauty of hand-worked metal and graphic color contrast. Defined by its voluminous hemisph...
Crystal
$10,000 / item
21st Century Cassini Glass Chandelier with Cane, Copper
By Merve Kahraman
Located in Istanbul, TR
Cassini lamps are named after the famous “Cassini–Huygens” mission which was a collaboration between NASA, the European Space Agency (ESA) and the Italian Space Agency (ASI) to send ...
Blown Glass, Cane
$10,000 / item
21st Century Cassini Glass Chandelier with Cane, Aqua
By Merve Kahraman
Located in Istanbul, TR
Cassini lamps are named after the famous “Cassini–Huygens” mission which was a collaboration between NASA, the European Space Agency (ESA) and the Italian Space Agency (ASI) to send ...
Blown Glass, Cane
$10,000 / item
21st Century Cassini Glass Chandelier with Cane
By Merve Kahraman
Located in Istanbul, TR
Cassini lamps are named after the famous “Cassini–Huygens” mission which was a collaboration between NASA, the European Space Agency (ESA) and the Italian Space Agency (ASI) to send ...
Blown Glass, Cane
$10,000 / item
21st Century Cassini Glass Chandelier with Cane, Red
By Merve Kahraman
Located in Istanbul, TR
Cassini lamps are named after the famous “Cassini–Huygens” mission which was a collaboration between NASA, the European Space Agency (ESA) and the Italian Space Agency (ASI) to send ...
Blown Glass, Cane
Vintage Tiffany Stained Glass Lampshade, Floral Design, 1900
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
A Vintage Tiffany Arts and Crafts Lampshade A lovely lampshade in good sound condition, made in leaded jewelled glass with a floral pattern, the shade is set in brass mount and ceil...
Stained Glass
Rare Pair of Venetian Mouth Blown Clear Glass in Wrought Iron Frame Pendants
Located in Lisse, NL
These handcrafted and stylish pendants are in mint condition. This pair of single light, Italian pendants is very beautiful, both in shape and in color. The stunning clear glass is ...
Metal, Wrought Iron
Striking Bronze Chandelier with Sculptural Eagle Arms, Three Lights Pendant
Located in Lisse, NL
Good size and remarkable, bronze three-arms eagle pendant light. A distinctive bronze chandelier featuring three sculptural eagle-form arms and a beautifully balanced overall design...
Brass, Bronze
Charming 3 Tier Waterfall Lampshade, Chandelier
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Charming 3 Tier Waterfall Lampshade, Chandelier A Charming waterfall tiered pendant chandelier, this delicate though light has 3 layers of faceted cut crystal pendants hanging fro...
Crystal
Antique Early 20th Century Brass Cut Glass Sanctuary Pendant Light. C.1920
Located in London, GB
An elegantly formed brass sanctuary light made in England. c.1920 Finely constructed from brass with cast scrolled hooks having a nod to an Art Nouveau form. Complete with a rare el...
Brass, Copper
Rare Mid-Century Murano Style Multicolor Glass Light Fixture, Chandelier
Located in Lisse, NL
Wonderful and highly decorative mid-century three-light chandelier with beautifully mouth-blown multicolored glass trumpet shades. This striking vintage chandelier immediately catch...
Metal
Vintage Bejeweled Moroccan Hanging Lamp in Brass, 1960s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Arts and Crafts styled Moroccan Ceiling Lamp in patinated brass. It dates from the 1960s and shows a colorful display of glass inserts and decorative brass chains.
Brass
Cranberry Pink Vaseline Glass Drop Shade with Polished Brass Crown Gallery
By Was Benson
Located in Nottingham, GB
Beautiful Arts & Crafts Style Pendant Lights with Cranberry Pink Vaseline Glass Shades Stunning handmade pendant lights taking inspiration from makers such as William Arthur Smith B...
Glass
SUPERB Antique "PERIOD MICA" Light circa 1900 - Stickley era W5214 40% SALE
Located in Shamokin Dam, PA
This is a great looking hanging "Arts & Crafts" light from the early 1900s. The frame is iron with mica. The mica is the best part of this item! "PERIOD MICA " means that it is...
Wrought Iron
Art Nouveau Style Polished Brass & Blue Swirl Vaseline Glass Acorn Shades
By Was Benson
Located in Nottingham, GB
Beautiful Art Nouveau Style Pendant Lights with Blue Vaseline Glass Shades Stunning handmade pendant lights taking inspiration from makers such as William Arthur Smith Benson these ...
Glass
Large & Perfectly Balanced Antique Ivory-Toned Alabaster Pendant Light, Fixture
Located in Lisse, NL
Kindly note that we arrange the shipping ourselves to ensure a smooth, secure, and reliable delivery. This allows us to provide the best possible service and care for your purchase. ...
Alabaster, Iron, Bronze, Wire
Perfect Size & Perfectly Balanced Antique Alabaster Pendant Light / Chandelier
Located in Lisse, NL
Stunning and rare color, 15.7 inches (40 cm) in diameter, hand-carved alabaster pendant light from the Arts and Crafts era. Some light fixtures instantly captivate, and this alabas...
Alabaster, Metal, Brass
Large original Art Deco off-white alabaster coupe w/ nickel and alabaster canopy
Located in New York City, NY
A French Art Deco original hand carved off white / creamy alabaster nine sided bowl shaped pendant chandelier with angular border rim surround, suspended by a nickeled bronze armatur...
Alabaster, Bronze, Nickel
Art Nouveau Pendant Lamp with Slack Glass in Rock Crystal Optics, Germany 1920s
Located in Hannover, DE
This petite Jugendstil lamp from the Art and Craft movement is a real gem! It was lovingly crafted by hand using beautiful pieces of glass that strongly resemble rock crystal, and th...
Brass
Extra Large Handmade Antique Opaline & Chunky Glass Tiffany Design Pendant Light
Located in Lisse, NL
Glorious hand crafted, geometrically designed and inlaid glass stones with exquisite rose / pink opaline glass panels light fixture. This outstanding, great looking and intricate wo...
Metal, 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.
Designer Eva Menz wants the light to "evoke curiosity and a sense of wonder."
Working with resin, a tricky material, has created moments of failure — and enlightenment.
Commissioned for the lakeside villa of a Finnish industrialist, it illuminated visits with dignitaries.
Across New York, there’s no shortage of statement lighting on view.
The 1920s design is a thrilling combination of saturated colors, ancient motifs and modern aesthetics.
Designed by a giant of Swedish lighting, the large-scale fixtures bring major drama.
The alluring pendant light exemplifies the designer’s winsome mid-career work.
Before founding the Memphis Group, Sottsass bent the rules of lighting design with the wonderfully wavy Cometa.