$14,500 / item
H 72 in Dm 59 in
Italian Contemporary White Black & Brass 24-Light Modern Asymmetric Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
of 12 asymmetric bent arms to support 24 lights enclosed in blown opaline glass globes of very high
Metal, Brass
$600
H 38 in W 20 in D 20 in
Asymmetrical Satin Glass Post Modern Light Fixture Made in Italy by Foscarini
By Foscarini
Located in New York, NY
Chic Post Modern Italian design frosted glass pendant chandelier by noted and respected maker
Metal
Black Double Circuit Globe Pendant Light
By Michele Varian
Located in Brooklyn, NY
An asymmetrical metal pendant light to illuminate your dining room, living room, kitchen. This
Steel
Brass Double Circuit Globe Pendant Light
By Michele Varian
Located in Brooklyn, NY
An asymmetrical metal pendant light to illuminate your dining room, living room, kitchen. This
Brass
Copper Double Circuit Globe Pendant Light
By Michele Varian
Located in Brooklyn, NY
An asymmetrical copper pendant light to illuminate your dining room, living room, kitchen. This
Copper
Black Enamel Asymmetrical Vintage Industrial Pendant Light
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Asymmetrical black industrial lamp. Rare model used in warehouses and factories Weight: 1.90 kg
Enamel
French Black Enamel Asymmetrical Vintage Industrial Pendant Light
Located in Amsterdam, NL
French Asymmetrical black Industrial pendant by SGDG reflecto lux Rare model used in warehouses
Enamel
Asymmetrical White Enamel Vintage Industrial Bakelite Top Pendant Light
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Asymmetrical industrial lamp made of white enamel with brown Bakelite top. White interior
Enamel
Asymmetrical 6-light chandelier Maison Lunel Circa 1950
By Maison Lunel
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
, with asymmetrical brass light arms. The arms support oval shades. This chandelier has been restored
Metal, Brass
Sold
H 21.66 in W 49.61 in D 31.5 in
Asymmetrical chandelier with six lighted arms by Maison Lunel, circa 1950
By Royal Lumière, Maison Lunel
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Chandelier in brass and black lacquered metal, composed of a circular base in patinated brass, on which are fixed six black lacquered metal arms, supporting 6 oval shades, fixed o...
Brass
French Black Enamel Asymmetrical Vintage Industrial Pendant Light
Located in Amsterdam, NL
French Asymmetrical black industrial pendant by SGDG reflecto lux Rare model used in warehouses
Enamel
Sold
H 19.69 in Dm 12.21 in
French Black Enamel Asymmetrical Vintage Industrial Cast Iron Pendant Light
Located in Amsterdam, NL
French Asymmetrical black industrial pendant Black enamel with cast iron top Rare model used in
Enamel, Iron
Sold
H 23.63 in W 44.1 in D 33.47 in
Asymmetrical chandelier with four lighted arms by Maison Lunel, circa 1950
By Maison Lunel
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Chandelier in black lacquered metal composed of four asymmetrical light arms slightly curved. Each
Metal
Sold
H 24.81 in W 55.12 in D 40.95 in
Asymmetrical chandelier with six lighted arms by Maison Lunel, circa 1950
By Maison Lunel
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Chandelier in black lacquered metal composed of six asymmetrical light arms slightly curved. Each
Metal
1970s Asymmetrical Hanging Chrome and Glass Orb Pendent Light
Located in New York, NY
Asymmetrical hanging chrome and glass orb pendant light, USA, 1970s. Pair available, priced
Chrome
$1,346 / item
H 13.39 in W 10.63 in D 10.63 in
Set Antique Vintage Acorn Opaline White Milk Glass Ceiling Pendant Light Lamp
Located in Sale, GB
- A fabulous run of church opaline acorn pendant lights with steel galleries, circa 1950. - Wear commensurate with age, all in excellent condition, the steel galleries are aged worn...
Glass
Murano Sputnik Spherical Green Glass and Brass Chandelier
Located in Roma, Lazio
A fantastic emerald green sputnik, with a surprising design and for its very low height, which allows it to fit in both high and low ceilings. Very elegant, it will furnish and decor...
Brass
$1,155Sale Price / item|30% Off
H 16.1 in Dm 11.5 in
'Plissé White Edition' Pleated Textile Table Lamp by Folkform for Örsjö
By Örsjö Industri AB
Located in Glendale, CA
'Plissé White Edition' pleated textile table lamp by Folkform for Örsjö. This unique table lamp was awarded “Lighting of the Year 2022” by Residence Magazine Sweden, who called it “...
Textile
$3,758 / item
H 17.72 in Dm 55.91 in
Orbitale chandelier with 3 rotating arms on the new Giacometti style finish.
By Diego Giacometti, Silvio Piattelli
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
This new finish adds a unique textured look to the Orbitale collection. It is a thick, handmade plaster finish called the Giacometti finish, used by Diego and Alberto on some of thei...
Gold, Brass
$16,612 / 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
$7,604 / item
H 47.25 in Dm 39.38 in
Midcentury Sputnik Spherical Green Glass and Brass Chandelier, 2000
Located in Roma, Lazio
A fantastic sputnik of green color, amazing design due to its very particular shape of these green glass spheres and for the fantastic brass rods. Very elegant, will furnish and deco...
Brass
$1,275 / item
H 15 in W 13.5 in D 6 in
JENNY Large Wall Light or Sconce in Enamel & Brass by Blueprint Lighting
By Blueprint Lighting, Mathieu Matégot, Stilnovo
Located in New York, NY
Introducing Jenny, the latest vintage-inspired fixture from Blueprint Lighting. Named for multi-hyphenate Jenny Mollen; NYT best-selling author, actress, design enthusiast, mom of ...
Brass, Bronze, Enamel, Nickel
LU Louis Sconce AS
By Lumfardo Luminaires
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Handsome LU Louis sconce AS. An all brass wall sconce in an aged silver finish with patterned perforations by Lumfardo Luminaires. Made contemporary in the US. Multiples available fo...
Brass, Nickel
$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
$6,950 / item
H 47.25 in Dm 21.66 in
Florian Schulz Double Onos 55-Pendant Lamp with Side Counter Weights
By Florian Schulz
Located in Berlin, DE
Really beautiful Florian Schulz double Onos 55-pendant lamp with one E27 / model for each lamp 100 Watt bulbs. Also available in US wired.
Brass
$7,838 / set
H 48 in W 69 in D 48 in
Trapezi Five Lights Neutral Shades Contemporary Pendant/Chandelier Brass, Glass
By Silvio Mondino Studio
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
The Trapezi Chandelier Offers a Contemporary Interpretation of the Murano Glass Chandelier, Grounded in Italian Design and Shaped by the Clarity and Lightness of the International St...
Brass
$7,604 / item
H 47.25 in Dm 35.44 in
Murano Sputnik Pastel Pink Midcentury Chandelier and Pendant, 2000
Located in Roma, Lazio
Exciting pastel pink color for this Murano chandelier, several shades together for this beautiful color. Note the asymmetrical design. Something really incredible this Murano chande...
Brass
Gino Sarfatti Model No. 2065 Ceiling Light for Astep
By Astep, Flos, Gino Sarfatti
Located in Glendale, CA
Gino Sarfatti model no. 2065 ceiling lamp for Astep. Designed in 1950, this is an authorized re-edition by Alessandro Sarfatti, grandson of Gino Sarfatti, who applies his grandfathe...
Aluminum
$13,995 / item
H 44.5 in Dm 58 in
Italian Modern 24-Light Brass and Lavender Periwinkle Murano Glass Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary custom made rectangular chandelier of exclusive fine geometric design with a Sputnik inspiration, entirely handcrafted in Italy. The brass structure is decorated with 24...
Brass
$13,453 / 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
$2,082 / set
H 24.81 in W 23.63 in D 13.78 in
French Pair of Nightstands Side Cabinets Bedside Tables Brutalist Style, 2022
Located in Labrit, Landes
Pair of oak nightstands "Pyrénées" signed by Sébastien Lamarre. This french side cabinets were made by Sébastien Lamarre for Maison Marie Anne. The creator chose for the Pyrénées mo...
Oak
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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