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Custom Faux-Bamboo Hand Painted Tole Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
Custom faux-bamboo hand painted tole light fixture. This fixture is customizable.
Metal
Rotan Pendant Lamp Rattan Boho Light Fixture Bamboo Vintage Lamp, 1970s
Located in ROTTERDAM, ZH
Beautiful rotan boho pendant lamp. The light escapes nicely through the decorative pattern. The height of the lamp can easily be adjusted with the rise-and-fall system. The lamp requ...
Bamboo
Pair of Large Faux Bamboo Chrome Pewter Chandeliers Light Fixtures
By Robert Sonneman
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair of Large Faux Bamboo Chrome Pewter Chandeliers Light Fixtures
Nickel, Chrome
Gilded faux bamboo hanging light fixture
Located in Stamford, CT
Chic gilt metal faux bamboo chandelier has 3 electrified candle lights surrounded by a hexagonal structure with faux bamboo details.
Faux Bamboo
Italian Gilt Metal Bamboo Light Fixture
Located in San Francisco, CA
Six arm gilt faux bamboo chandelier. Includes chain and original canopy.
Metal
Vintage Mid Century Boho Rotan Fixture Bamboo Pendant Light
Located in ROTTERDAM, ZH
A big mid century bamboo pendant lamp. The 'boho' style light fixture has a nice decorative pattern through which the light escapes.
Bamboo
Vintage Italian Tole Faux Bamboo Chandelier or Light Fixture
Located in Palm Beach, FL
In vogue mid century six light chandelier crafted in metal in a regency style with a bit of whimsy, using faux bamboo and acanthus leaves and having the original off white finish.
Metal
Mid-Century Brass and Copper Faux Bamboo Sculpture or Light Fixture
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Chic, tropical palm style bamboo sculpture crafted with iron bamboo shoots in varying stages of development and copper and brass stylized branches and leaves. The canister base has a...
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H 5.5 in W 23 in D 4 in
Vintage Sherle Wagner Bamboo Dore Bronze Light Box Fixture with Frosted Glass
By Sherle Wagner
Located in Roslyn, NY
Beautiful design on the bronze frame reminiscent of bamboo with cross detail on this wonderful Sherle Wagner light box fixture with two lights.
Bronze
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H 39.38 in Dm 33.47 in
Set of Four "Uchiwa" Light Fixtures by Ingo Maurer for Design M, Germany, 1970s
By M Design, Ingo Maurer
Located in Wiesbaden, Hessen
The set consists of Hana II chandelier, Uchiwa I floor lamp and a pair of Uchiwa III wall lights (all restored). The light fixtures are handmade of bamboo and rice paper.
Bamboo, Paper
Uchiwa Series Chandelier by Ingo Maurer for Design M, Germany, 1970's
By Design M, Ingo Maurer
Located in Melbourne, VIC
Each fan, delicately attached to layered central bamboo hubs, forms an impressive array, their collective presence resembling a dynamic sculpture more than a simple light fixture.
Bamboo
Bamboo Hanging Light Fixture
Located in Austin, TX
A bamboo hanging four-light fixture or chandelier featuring a frame of four opposing circles mounted to a square pagoda frame.
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H 14.18 in W 11.03 in D 11.03 in
Wonderful Tole Pagoda Bamboo Chinoiserie Chandelier Light Fixture
Located in Antwerp, BE
It is possible to install this fixture in all countries (US, UK, Europe, Asia, Canada), although it may be necessary to purchase different light bulbs suitable for local electricity.
Metal
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H 25.25 in W 32 in D 13.25 in
French Bamboo Four-Light Hanging Fixture or Chandelier 'Louis Sognot'
By Louis Sognot
Located in Austin, TX
A fine French bamboo hanging fixture from the mid-20th century, featuring four lights, each light with brass bobeche and optional shade, on a stylish bamboo and rattan support, attri...
Metal, Brass
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H 11.5 in Dm 18 in
1970s Crespi Inspired Modern Pencil Reeded Bamboo Chandeliers Light Fixtures - 2
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a pair of 1970s organic modern pencil bamboo chandeliers. They are in very good condition and support a single bulb. One chandelier has quite a bit of chain, so I am going to...
Brass
Wonderful Silver Gilt Tole Pagoda Bamboo Chinoiserie Chandelier Light Fixture
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Silver Gilt Tole Pagoda Bamboo Chinoiserie Form 5 Candelabra Light Chandelier, This Fixture Comes Ready To Install With Chain Canopy and Mounting Hardware.
Metal
Wonderful White Tole Pagoda Bamboo Chinoiserie Chandelier Large 6 Light Fixture
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful White Painted Tole Pagoda Bamboo Chinoiserie Form Large Chandelier Rewired With 6 Candelabra Light Fixture
Metal
Wonderful White Tole Pagoda Bamboo Chinoiserie Chandelier Large 6 Light Fixture
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful White Painted Tole Pagoda Bamboo Chinoiserie Form Chandelier With 6 Candelabra Light Fixture, Ready To Install With Chain And Canopy
Metal
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H 24 in Dm 11 in
Wonderful White Wood Pagoda Bamboo Chinoiserie Figure Chandelier 3 Light Fixture
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful White Painted Wood Pagoda Bamboo Chinoiserie Form Chandelier With 3 Candelabra Light Fixture, Ready To Install With Chain And Canopy
Wood
Vintage Fortuny Three-Light Cesendello Fixture
By Fortuny
Located in Chicago, IL
A vintage Fortuny Cresendello fixture with three silk shades suspended from a bamboo triangle with brass fittings, and electrified with brown silk twist cording. This fixture is 20 y...
Steel
Wonderful White & Gold Gilt Tole Pagoda Bamboo Chinoiserie Fixture Chandelier
By Maison Baguès
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Maison Bagues Style White & Gold Gilt Tole Pagoda Bamboo Form Chinoiserie 6 Candelabra Light Fixture Chandelier Rewired And Comes Ready to Install With Chain Canopy And M...
Metal
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H 32 in W 19 in D 19 in
Wonderful Large Navy Blue Gold Gilt Pagoda Bamboo Chinoiserie Lantern Fixtures
By Maison Baguès
Located in Roslyn, NY
A wonderful large navy blue gold gilt pagoda bamboo chinoiserie lantern 4-light fixtures *Two available Each sold separately.
Enamel
Rare Large "SAN -JU" Uchiwa Light Fixture by Ingo Maurer, 1970s
By Ingo Maurer
Located in Wiesbaden, Hessen
Rare, large 30 fan Uchiwa "SAN -JU" pendant light by Ingo Maurer for Design M, Germany, 1970s. Socket: one E27 or E26 (US) for standard screw bulb. Adjustable in the height. Restored.
Bamboo, Paper
Pair of Rare "Shichi" Uchiwa Light Fixtures by Ingo Maurer, 1970s
By Ingo Maurer
Located in Wiesbaden, Hessen
A lovely pair of rare 7 fan "Shichi" Uchiwa pendant lights by Ingo Maurer for Design M, Germany 1970s. Adjustable in the height. (Restored) (Price per item).
Bamboo, Paper
Fine Vintage Pair of Black Gold Gilt Pagoda Bamboo Lanterns Chinoiserie Fixtures
By Maison Jansen
Located in Roslyn, NY
A wonderful vintage pair of black and gold gilt pagoda / bamboo chinoiserie 2 light lantern light fixtures in the manner of Maison Jansen, both fixtures have been completely rewired ...
Brass
Fine Vintage Pair of Black Gold Gilt Pagoda Bamboo Lanterns Chinoiserie Fixtures
By Maison Jansen
Located in Roslyn, NY
A wonderful vintage pair of black and gold gilt pagoda / bamboo chinoiserie 2-light lantern light fixtures in the manner of Maison Jansen, both fixtures have been completely rewired ...
Brass
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H 27.56 in Dm 19.69 in
Set of three rare Ingo Maurer Light Fixtures from the Uchiwa Series, 1970s
By Ingo Maurer, M Design
Located in Wiesbaden, Hessen
A set of three rare chandeliers from the Uchiwa series by Ingo Maurer for Design M, Germany, 1970s. Ju-ku with 19 fans. Shichi with 7 fans and one pendant with 12 fans.
Bamboo, Paper
Pair of Midcentury Woven Wicker and Bamboo Wall Lights
Located in Barcelona, ES
Pair of half cylinder wall lights with wicker and rattan woven shades and bamboo accents, France, 1960s. These light fixtures are made with wicker basket weave panel on a rattan sem...
Rattan, Bamboo, Wicker
Isamu Noguchi Mid-Century Modern Signed & Stamped Akari Hanging Light Sculpture
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Studio City, CA
Beautifully and intricately designed and delicately constructed of handmade washi paper and bamboo ribbing, this original hanging light fixture/sculpture is stamped (with both red su...
Metal
English faux bamboo light fixture
Located in New York, NY
An English Regency style faux bamboo light fixture, bronze and green glass, Continental or English, 19th century, wired for electricity
Bronze
English Regency style faux bamboo light fixture
Located in New York, NY
An English Regency style faux bamboo light fixture, bronze and green glass, Continental or English, 19th century, wired for electricity
Bronze
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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The 1920s design is a thrilling combination of saturated colors, ancient motifs and modern aesthetics.
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The alluring pendant light exemplifies the designer’s winsome mid-career work.
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