$1,895Sale Price|36% Off
' Aurora ' Halogen Chandelier from Arteluce, 1983, Italia
By Arteluce, Flos, Perry King and Santiago Miranda
Located in St- Leonard, Quebec
Innovative for the period this saucer shaped chandelier is made of a clear methacrylate sheet with a transparent blue outer ring sandwiched between two texturized tempered glass. T...
Glass
"Aurora" Pendant by Arteluce
By Arteluce, Perry King and Santiago Miranda
Located in Hanover, MA
Perry King & Santiago Miranda designed the 'Aurora' pendant light for Arteluce, by then a division of FLOS.
Glass
$2,198Sale Price / item|24% Off
Aurora Pendants by Arteluce, 1982
By Perry King and Santiago Miranda, Arteluce
Located in Hanover, MA
Perry King & Santiago Miranda designed the 'Aurora' pendant light in 1982 for Arteluce, by then a division of FLOS.
Aluminum
Blue "Aurora" Pendant by Arteluce
By Perry King and Santiago Miranda
Located in Hanover, MA
Perry King and Santiago Miranda designed the 'Aurora' pendant light for Arteluce, by then a division of Flos.
Aurora Pendant by King & Miranda for Arteluce
By Perry King and Santiago Miranda, Arteluce
Located in Hanover, MA
Perry King & Santiago Miranda designed the 'Aurora' pendant light in 1982 for Arteluce, which became a division of FLOS.
Glass
Blue "Aurora" Pendant by Perry King and Santiago Miranda for Arteluce
By Perry King and Santiago Miranda, Arteluce
Located in Hanover, MA
Blue Aurora pendant. Perry King and Santiago Miranda designed the 'Aurora' pendant light for Arteluce, by then a division of Flos.
Glass
Chandelier Mod. "1800" Design Elio Martinelli for Martinelli Luce, 1970s
By Martinelli Luce, Elio Martinelli
Located in taranto, IT
Rare "1800" model chandelier designed by Elio Martinelli for Martinelli Luce, 1970s made of acrylic with aluminum elements it measures 60 cm in diameter by 60 cm in height, bey...
Aluminum
Ceiling Light by Paolo Caliari for Venini
By Paolo Caliari, Venini
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Ceiling light by Paolo Caliari for Venini. Designed and manufactured in Italy, circa the 1960s. Striking Venini pendant with an exterior green colored murano glass shade, encompassin...
Brass
Chandelier A288 by Sergio Asti per Candle , ITA 70’S
By Sergio Asti, Candle
Located in Padova, IT
Metal and milk glass suspension lamp model A288 by Sergio Asti produced for Candle. Made in Italy, 1970. An opaline glass orb with a lipped center ring allows for the brushed nickel ...
Metal
Fontana Arte Chandelier Pendant Model 2313 Design Max Ingrand 1950
By Max Ingrand
Located in taranto, IT
raro lampadario originale produzione Fontana Arte su disegno di Max Ingrand, 1950 circa struttura in metallo con elementi in ottone, coppia di larghi dischi in vetro di murano mar...
Brass
Midcentury Pendant by Fontana Arte
By Fontana Arte
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Italian pendant with a large frosted glass shade suspended with three blue glass balls on nickel frame / Made in Italy by Fontana Arte, circa 1970s Original sticker on the ce...
Nickel
Fabio Lenci Pendant Lamp
By Fabio Lenci, Guzzini
Located in South Charleston, WV
Italy 1960's signed made in Italy. An uncommon model from Fabio Lenci for Guzzini. Provides an unexpected glow of illumination above the center line of the sphere through refraction ...
Steel
Supernova Pendants by Angelo Brotto for Esperia
By Esperia, Angelo Brotto
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Set of three supernova pendants designed by Angelo Brotto for Esperia. Made of brass, each suspension hold a Murano glass "rock" that diffuse the light.
Brass
Midcentury Carl Thore Pendant Chandelier Danish Modern
By Carl Thore, Granhaga
Located in Saarbruecken, DE
Pendant light designed by Carl Thore and made in Sweden by Granhaga Metal lindustries. This lamp have aluminum shades with a brushed brass finish on the outside, orange lacquer on th...
Aluminum, Brass
Fontana Arte chandelier by Max Ingrand, Italy circa 1950s
By Fontana Arte, Max Ingrand
Located in Long Island City, NY
Fontana Arte chandelier by Max Ingrand, attributed. Designed and made in Italy, 1960s Two large curved acid etched glass shades mounted on a brass frame. Takes 9 candelabra bulbs. Co...
Brass
Stilnovo Mid-Century Modern Pendant
By Stilnovo
Located in Weesp, NL
Mid-Century Modern Stilnovo pendant. Late 1960s white enameled pendant designed by Joe Colombo for Stilnovo. The pendant is in perfect working order and in great condition with minor...
Metal
Aurora Pendant Light by Perry King & Santiago Miranda, 1983
By Perry King and Santiago Miranda
Located in Tinton Falls, NJ
The "Aurora" pendant light for Arteluce, then a division of Flos, was designed in 1980 by Perry King and Santiago Miranda. The Aurora provides direct and diffused light with three 50...
Metal, Steel
RAAK Pendants Fontaine Jaillissante by Betrand Balas, 1970
By RAAK, Bertrand Balas
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Large set of pendant lamps designed by Bertrand Balas and manufactured by RAAK Amsterdam, Holland 1970. These lamps are also called 'Springfontein' in Dutch, or fontaine jaillissante...
Aluminum
Stilnovo Pendant Light Model 1140, Aluminum & Glass, Mid-Century Italy
By Stilnovo
Located in New York, NY
Stilnovo adjustable pendant or suspension light model 1140 with white enameled aluminum shade suspending textured glass dome shade with brass fittings and suspended from its original...
Aluminum, Brass, Wire
Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte Pendant Light Model 2409, 1960s
By Max Ingrand, Fontana Arte
Located in New York, NY
Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte pendant or suspension light model 2409 consisting of dome-shaped brass shade and a thick polished clear crystal glass diffuser held by three brass bracke...
Brass
Model Combi A305 Ceiling Lamp by Arteluce, 1970s
By Arteluce
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Model Combi A305 ceiling lamp by Arteluce, 1970s. This striking vintage light features a bold circular form with a large white diffuser framed by contrasting black detailing, creatin...
Metal
Single Ceiling Light by Stilux
By Stilux
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Single Ceiling Light by Stilux. Designed and manufactured in Italy, circa 1960's. White enameled perforated shade paired with white opal glass diffusers. Detailing throughout. Wired ...
Brass
1960s Sergio Mazza 'Demi Clio' Wall or Ceiling Lamp for Artemide
By Sergio Mazza, Artemide
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1960s Sergio Mazza 'Demi Clio' Wall or Ceiling Lamp for Artemide Executed in nickeled brass and delicate opaline glass, Italy, circa 1960s. Clean and architectural, these hardwired ...
Brass, Nickel
LUfo Ceiling Light
By Lumfardo Luminaires
Located in Los Angeles, CA
LUFO perforated brass dome ceiling light by Lumfardo Luminaires. Part of our contemporary collection the LUFO ceiling light is in a darkened patina finish. Hand perforations frame ar...
Brass
$3,244 / item
H 12.6 in W 28.35 in D 36.23 in
Flush Mount Brass and Glass Chandelier 8 Arms, Stilnovo Style, Low Ceiling Best
By Stilnovo, Silvio Piattelli
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
This chandelier is specifically designed for low ceilings, with a height of only 13 inches (32 cm). The arms and shade holders are made of brass, while the central part is made of me...
Metal, Brass
Smoked Murano Glass Wall Sconces with Central Brass Plate
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Wall sconces made of a piece of curved and wavy Murano glass with a central brass plate. Two lights per sconce. Price per sconce
Brass
$7,200 / item
H 14 in Dm 36 in
Grand Mid-Century Flush Mount Uplight Ceiling Lamp from Filmcasino Vienna, 1950s
Located in Vienna, AT
We are delighted to present this stunning bowl-shaped pendant light / uplight plafoniere / flush mount light fixture dating back to the 1950s. (Actually there were three pieces avail...
Metal, Aluminum, Brass
$3,000
H 91.5 in W 26.5 in D 13 in
1970s B&B Italia Olinto Lacquered Cabinet w/ Glass Shelving by Kazuhide Takahama
By B&B Italia, Kazuhide Takahama
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a tall, lacquered wood Olinto cabinet with glass doors, designed in the 1970s by Japanese architect Kazuhide Takahama for B&B Italia. Takahama's collection featured a series ...
Steel, Aluminum
1960s Midcentury Coffee Table by Adrian Pearsall
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Midcentury walnut coffee table designed and manufactured by Adrian Pearsall, circa 1960s. This stunning coffee table features a black laminated top with a black vinyl base. the coffe...
Faux Leather, Walnut
$16,455 / 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
Art Deco Flush Mount Ceiling Lamp Large White Metal, France 1940
Located in Vienna, AT
Large 23" flush mount from enameled aluminum, France circa 1935-1940 Elegant spun aluminum light with 2 bulbs and passive soft lighting. It's in very good original condition, newl...
Aluminum, Metal
1950's Brass & Glass Pendant in Style of Pietro Chiesa
By Pietro Chiesa
Located in Schoorl, NL
his elegant piece consisting of a brass frame and 2 unique frosted and satin glass reflector/saucers. The lower round curved glass reflector with floral engraving mounts below a ro...
Glass
$598Sale Price|19% Off
H 29.53 in Dm 22.45 in
1940s vintage chandelier in ornate crystal and brass Italian design
Located in Torino, Piemonte
Chandelier with gilt brass frame and crystals with floral decorations, Italian design, 1940s. CONDITION: In good, working condition, may show signs of wear given by time. SIZING: H...
Brass
Model 468 Sconce by Angelo Lelii for Arredoluce
By Arredoluce, Angelo Lelii
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Model 468 wall light by Angelo Lelii for Arredoluce, Italy, circa 1966, reflects the experimental approach to form and material characteristic of mid-century Italian lighting de...
Brass, Steel, Chrome
Paavo Tynell '1967' Canvas Shade Pendant Lamp for GUBI
By Paavo Tynell, Gubi
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Paavo Tynell '1967' Canvas Shade Pendant for GUBI. Originally designed by Paavo Tynell, encompassing several variations of a classic 1950s Tynell design, this family of classic pend...
Brass
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
$5,374 / set
H 26.78 in W 16.54 in D 11.03 in
Pair of 20th Century Modern Sconces in Frosted Murano glass and Gold Leaf
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Mid-Century Modern style wall lights made in Italy from Murano glass, mouth blown and satin finished on the inside, while the outside is polished. The glass is embellished with numer...
Metal, Brass
Italian Midcentury Brass and Glass Chandelier, 1950s
By Stilnovo
Located in Hagenbach, DE
A Sputnik chandelier made in Italy in the 1950s. It is fascinating with its unique saucer shape and wonderful glass elements. The light requires 3 E14 light bulbs above the glass ...
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.