Bauhaus Pendant Light in Nickel and Glass, 1930s Czechoslovakia
By Bauhaus
Located in Praha, CZ
Elegant Bauhaus pendant light from the 1930s, crafted in Czechoslovakia.
Vintage 1930s Czech Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Metal, Other, Nickel
Bauhaus Pendant Light in Nickel and Glass, 1930s Czechoslovakia
By Bauhaus
Located in Praha, CZ
Elegant Bauhaus pendant light from the 1930s, crafted in Czechoslovakia.
Metal, Other, Nickel
Model DMB 26 Bauhaus Pendant Light by Marianne Brandt for Tecnolumen
By Tecnolumen, Marianne Brandt
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Model DMB 26 Bauhaus pendant light by Marianne Brandt for Tecnolumen.
Nickel
Scandinavian Industrial Bauhaus Pendant Light in Patinated Copper & Brass, 1930s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A 1920s or 30s raw and original industrial ceiling lamp fashioned from copper and brass. It retains its original patina and authenticity. Probably made in either Scandinavia or Germa...
Brass, Copper
Bauhaus Indirect Ceiling Light, Nickel, Czechoslovakia 1930s
By Bauhaus
Located in Praha, CZ
Authentic Bauhaus ceiling light from the 1930s, crafted in Czechoslovakia.
Metal, Nickel
Bauhaus Brass pendant with Indirect Light, 1930s - Czechoslovakia
By Franta Anyz
Located in Praha, CZ
- Two separate circuits: 2+2 E25-E27 bulbs. Max 4x40W. - Cleaned, polished, rewired - compatible with US wiring - Beautiful age patina on brass surface. jr
Brass
Antique Bauhaus Style Pendant Light with Opaline Glass Shade
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Antique Bauhaus Style Pendant Light with Opaline Glass Shade A large antique Bauhaus style pendant lamp with a white opaline glass shade and cromium plated metal fitting.
Metal
Functionalistic Bauhaus Style Pendant Light with Opaline Glass Shade
Located in Berghuelen, DE
An antique Bauhaus style pendant lamp with a white opaline glass shade and chromium plated metal fitting. Cabling renewed, working order. With international E27 base lamp holder. Me...
Metal
Antique Vintage Bauhaus Peter Behrens Style Glass Brass Ceiling Pendant Light
Located in Sale, GB
- An original and rare Bauhaus ceiling pendant with original chain and ceiling rose, Germany circa 1920. - The pendant consists of a fluted frosted glass body and separate dish, held...
Glass
Antique Vintage Bauhaus Peter Behrens Style Opaline Copper Ceiling Pendant Light
Located in Sale, GB
- A beautifully presented rare and original Bauhaus ceiling pendant, Germany circa 1930. - The pendant consists of a bulbous opaline body and lower glass dish, held together by a dec...
Brass
Antique Vintage German Art Deco Bauhaus Opaline Milk Glass Ceiling Pendant Light
Located in Sale, GB
. - The light provides a soft diffused glow, free from glare, they make beautiful lights at home or in commercial settings, exceptional example. - Rewired with dark brown braided f...
Opaline Glass
$1,098Sale Price / item|20% Off
1940s Josef Hůrka for NAPAKO Bauhaus UFO Pendant Light, Metal & Glass, Restored
By Josef Hurka
Located in Praha, CZ
This rare Bauhaus-era UFO pendant light designed by Josef Hůrka for NAPAKO in 1940s Czechoslovakia exemplifies the purity and functionality of early modernist lighting.
Metal
Exceptional Bauhaus Pendant Lamp or Hanging Light Drop by Siemens 1920s, Germany
By Peter Behrens, Siemens
Located in München, BY
Extremely rare and minimalistic Bauhaus / modernist pendant lamp or hanging light 'Drop'.
Brass, Copper
Original 1930s Bauhaus Avant-Garde Ceiling Light
Located in Berlin, DE
This ceiling light is an authentic example of Bauhaus avant-garde lighting design from the early 1930s. Its construction combines a chrome-plated brass framework with a glass shade ...
Brass, Chrome
Antique Industrial Bauhaus Peter Behrens Opaline Luzette Ceiling Pendant Light
By Peter Behrens
Located in Sale, GB
- An original and rare Luzette pendant light by Peter Behrens for AEG, German circa 1920. - Two tone glass with copper gallery and central band. - Fantastic original condition, a stu...
Glass
Antique Vintage German Bauhaus Opaline Milk Glass Brass Ceiling Pendant Light
Located in Sale, GB
- An original and rare Bauhaus opaline brass ceiling pendant, Germany circa 1930. - The pendant consists of an opaline shaped body and lower dish, held together by a decorative brass...
Opaline Glass
Bauhaus "UFO" Pendant Light by Josef Hurka for Napako, Czechoslovakia, 1940s
By Josef Hurka
Located in Praha, CZ
Restored large Bauhaus "UFO" pendant light, designed by Josef Hurka for Napako and produced in Czechoslovakia around the 1940s.
Iron
Antique Bauhaus Kandem Opaline Ceiling Pendant Light Lamp By Körting & Mathiesen
Located in Sale, GB
- An original and extremely rare satin opaline Bauhaus ceiling pendant by Kandem, Germany circa 1920. - A remarkable triangular design to the glass in an incredible condition for its...
Copper
3-Armed Bauhaus Ceiling Light with Light Green Shades, Germany, 1930s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A stylish 3-shaded chandelier featuring 3 light green gourd shades, a nickel plated frame, hand-weaved/rolled rod with two-colored resin rattan and its original nickel canopy. It was...
Steel, Nickel
Antique Vintage Bauhaus Opaline Milk Glass Ceiling Pendant Light Lamp By Philips
Located in Sale, GB
- A magnificent stepped opaline 'Phililite' ceiling pendant by Philips, in completely original condition, Netherlands circa 1920. - Beautiful white opaline glass in a stepped oval fo...
Opaline Glass
Rare Bauhaus Adjustable Ceiling Light by Otto Mueller, 1930s
By C.F. Otto Muller
Located in Praha, CZ
A rare and highly collectible adjustable ceiling light designed by Otto Mueller and produced by Sistrach Licht GmbH in Germany during the 1930s. This exceptional piece reflects stron...
Metal, Brass, Chrome
Rare Rationalist 6-Light Chandelier with Bauhaus Influence, Italy, 1930s
Located in Firenze, IT
An extraordinary and highly enigmatic 6-light modernist chandelier, dating to the 1930s. This fixture represents a pinnacle of pre-war avant-garde lighting, showcasing a radical func...
Copper, Steel
Pair Set XL Antique Bauhaus Opaline Milk Glass Ceiling Pendant Light By Siemens
By Siemens
Located in Sale, GB
- An original and extremely rare pair of large opaline Bauhaus ceiling pendants by Siemens, Germany 1920. - The opaline is of a fabulous bulbous shape with matching decorative galler...
Opaline Glass
Vintage Industrial Black Enamel Bauhaus Light, 1930s
Located in Kojetice, CZ
This vintage industrial pendant lamp in Bauhaus style was used in factories in the former Czechoslovakia during the 1930s. It features a black enamel body with a white enamel interio...
Enamel, Iron
XXL futuristic 1930s UFO Ceiling Light – Bauhaus Modernism by Josef Hůrka
By Josef Hurka
Located in Berlin, DE
This impressive huge futuristic UFO ceiling light from the 1930s represents the visionary lighting designs created by the Czechoslovak designer Josef Hůrka, who produced numerous lig...
Brass, Chrome
Kandem Glass Pendant Light, 1930
By Kandem, Paavo Tynell
Located in Los Angeles, CA
wonderful milk glass pendant by Kandem, Germany, 1930, suspended from nickel plated rod and canopy with large frosted glass reflector disc. Small surface chip on the reflector glass....
Nickel
Model HMB 27/250 Bauhaus Suspension Light by Marianne Brandt
By Tecnolumen, Marianne Brandt
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Model HMB 27/250 Bauhaus suspension light by Marianne Brandt. Originally manufactured in 1926. Current production manufactured in Germany by Tecnolumen. Nickel plated metal, opaque g...
Nickel
White Opaline Glass Vintage Industrial Pendant Light
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Opaline glass pendant. White Bakelite and brass top 2 meter black wire Weight: 2.00 kg / 4.4 lb Priced per individual item. All lamps have been made suitable by international stand...
Brass
Vintage Bauhaus Light Fixture Designed by Wagenfeld Peill & Putzler, Stella, Ger
By Peill & Putzler, Wilhelm Wagenfeld
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Vintage Bauhaus Light Fixture Designed by Wagenfeld Peill & Putzler, Stella, Germany, 50s A rare vintage light fixture designed by Prof. Wilhelm Wagenfeld for Peill & Putzler, Germa...
Metal
1940s Opaline Glass Globe Pendant Light Vintage Ceiling Lamp Rewired
Located in Praha, CZ
A timeless vintage pendant light from the 1940s, featuring a beautifully simple white opaline glass globe that embodies the elegance of early Modernist and Bauhaus-inspired design.
Metal
1950s Josef Hurka UFO pendant Light for Napako, Czechoslovakia
By Napako, Josef Hurka
Located in Praha, CZ
- Rewired - Repolished, 4 x E26-E27 bulb - US wiring compatible
Chrome
Iconic "Luzette" Pendant Light by Peter Behrens for Siemens, c. 1910s
By Siemens
Located in Vienna, AT
Designed by the visionary architect and designer Peter Behrens for Siemens & Schuckert around 1910–1920, this fixture represents a bridge between Art Nouveau and the functionalis...
Metal
Pendant Light with Mercury Glass Shade by Zeiss Ikon
By Zeiss Ikon
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
The lamp is exceptionally rare in the condition in which we found it. These lamps hung for many years in a church in Stuttgart, Germany. The silvered glass shade creates a stunning r...
Metal
Gispen Cone Shaped Pendant Light in Opal Glass and Nickel, Netherlands, 1930s
Located in The Hague, NL
Gispen Opal Glass and Brass Pendant Light, Netherlands, 1950s A rare and elegant pendant light by Gispen, produced in the Netherlands during the mid-20th century.
Brass
$837Sale Price|20% Off
1930s Pendant Light with Round Opaline Glass Shade and Bakelite Elements
Located in Vienna, Austria
Classic 1930s pendant lamp with round opaline glass globe. The design has Bauhaus influences. The Bakelite is in very good condition.
Opaline Glass, Bakelite
Top Art Deco Design Nutwood and Three Alabaster shades Pendant Light / Fixture
Located in Lisse, NL
This also unique and good size, eye pleasing Art Deco chandelier, stands out for several reasons: Firstly, it has a stunning nutwood veneer body, which is in good condition. Second...
Alabaster, Metal, Brass
Early 1900 Rare Large Art Deco Pendant / Light Opaline Glass Shade & Brass Chain
Located in Lisse, NL
Highly stylish glass-art pendant light with stunning chain. This rare and stunning 1920s Art Deco pendant is of museum quality and condition. The combination of the beautifully d...
Brass
Bauhaus Pedant in style of Peter Behrens Luzette Lamp Opaline Glass Copper 1910s
By Peter Behrens, Siemens
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Large Bauhaus pendant and ceiling light made of opaline glass with patinated copper fittings in the early 20th.
Copper
Ceiling Light with a small Mercury Glass Shade by Zeiss Ikon
By Zeiss Ikon
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
This small wall light is a Zeiss Ikon lighting fixture is designed by Adolf Meyer, a renowned Bauhaus architect. The entire shade is made of mirrored glass on the inside and lacquere...
Metal
$2,500 / item
The Twin Light with Integrated LED and Brass
By Arjun Rathi Design
Located in Mumbai, Maharashtra
Sleek metal frames, industrially produced in true Bauhaus style, form the language of this lighting collection. The series is very versatile, can be customised to required formats an...
Metal, Copper, Brass
$2,500 / item
The Frequency Light with Integrated LED and Brass
By Arjun Rathi Design
Located in Mumbai, Maharashtra
Sleek metal frames, industrially produced in true Bauhaus style, form the language of this lighting collection. The series is very versatile, can be customised to required formats an...
Metal, Copper, Brass
Wave Length Light with Integrated LED and Powder-coated Steel
By Arjun Rathi Design
Located in Mumbai, Maharashtra
Sleek metal frames, industrially produced in true Bauhaus style, form the language of this lighting collection. The series is very versatile, can be customised to required formats an...
Metal, Copper, Brass
Top DESIGN & Large Art Deco Style Brass and Glass Eight-Light Chandelier
Located in Lisse, NL
This also unique and good size, eye pleasing Art Deco Style pendant light, stands out for several reasons: Firstly, it has a stunning brass 'body' which is in excellent condition. ...
Metal, Brass
A MID-CENTURY-MODERN Ceiling Fixture by OSCAR TORLASCO, ed. LUMI, Italy 1950
By Oscar Torlasco
Located in PARIS, FR
A very rare and spectacular 6-lights suspension, Modern, Bauhaus, Constructiviste, Forme-Libre, in white A spectacular and extremely rare 6-light pendant light, Modernist, Bauhaus, C...
Metal
Antique Vintage Flush Mounted Opaline Milk Cut Glass Ceiling Pendant Light Lamp
Located in Sale, GB
- An original and rare flush mounted ceiling pendant, Germany circa 1920. - The pendant consists of a fluted opaline glass body and separate cut glass dish, held together by a decora...
Cut Glass, Opaline Glass
A SPACE-AGE Ceiling Fixture LAMP by GINO SARFATTI & ARTELUCE, Italy 1960
By Gino Sarfatti
Located in PARIS, FR
An authentic and very early pendant light, Modernist, Bauhaus, Constructivist, Free Form, in black and white aluminum, model 2133, from the very first edition of Gino Sarfatti's late...
Metal
Functionalistic Bauhaus Style Pendant Light with Opaline Glass Shade
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Functionalistic Bauhaus Style Pendant Light with Opaline Glass Shade An antique Bauhaus style pendant lamp with a white opaline glass shade and chromium plated metal fitting.
Opaline Glass
Aesthetically Perfect 1920s Art Deco Opaline Glass Pendant Light with Metal Rod
Located in Lisse, NL
This stunning and extremely rare design opaline glass pendant is in excellent condition. If we were in the business of having unique and exceptional designs from the past reproduced ...
Metal
Vintage Pendant Light with White and Antique Pink Glass Shade, circa 1950
Located in Berghuelen, DE
A vintage pendant lamp with a white and antique pink opaline glass shade and brass suspension. The cabling is renewed, working order, with international E27 base lamp holder. Measur...
Opaline Glass
Early 1930s Bauhaus pendant light
Located in Berlin, DE
Early 1930s Bauhaus pendant light with an etched glass shade.
Glass
Washboard Pendant Light, Bauhaus Machine Age
By Sandy Littman for American Glass Light
Located in Newburgh, NY
Washboard pendant, in the manner of Bauhaus Machine Age with triple 5 inch diameter white glass cylinders, LED lamping.
Aluminum
Unavailable
H 27 in W 53 in D 36 in
Turnstile Square Glass Pendant Light in Bauhaus Manner, Machined Aluminum
By Sandy Littman for American Glass Light
Located in Newburgh, NY
Four-arm LED chandelier in rectangular format. White square glass tubes give soft glow, clear frosted glass ends give sparkle. 3000K standard color temperature. Measures: 36 inches x...
Aluminum
Terrace Pendant Light with Square Glass Tubes in the Manner of Bauhaus
By Sandy Littman for American Glass Light
Located in Newburgh, NY
Square pendant light. White glass arms with clear frosted pattern glass covering the glass tube.
Aluminum
Unavailable
H 26 in W 26 in D 24 in
Square Glass Pendant Light in Bauhaus Style, Satin Aluminum Canopy and Stems
By Sandy Littman for American Glass Light
Located in Newburgh, NY
Pendant light in the manner of Bauhaus. Combined 24 inch square frosted top glass panel with white opal glass cylinder below.
Aluminum
Unavailable
H 39 in W 13.5 in D 27 in
Triple White Glass Cylinder Bauhaus Inspired Pendant with Stainless Steel Cables
By Sandy Littman for American Glass Light
Located in Newburgh, NY
Triple white glass cylinder Bauhaus inspired, with a touch of Mid-Century Modern feel. Stainless steel cables can be adjusted. LED lamping, 3000k standard color temperature, 38 watts...
Stainless Steel, Aluminum
Bauhaus Five-Light Opal Globe Glass Chandelier, Germany 1930s
Located in BUDAPEST, HU
Bauhaus school 5 opal globe chandelier in original good condition, late 1920s-early 1930s. Rewired, carrying five E27 light bulb fittings compatible with US and UK standards. The h...
Brass
Bauhaus Big Opal Glass Sphere Ceiling Light, Hungary, 1950s
Located in BUDAPEST, HU
The lights came from a building company shut down in 1989, Budapest, Hungary. This ceiling light has been completely rewired for safety. The light bulb socket is E 27 porcelain and ...
Brass
Schneid Studio Kaskad Light Blue, Ceramic, Pendant Lamp
By Schneid Studio
Located in New York, NY
Bold rounded shapes and vivid waves are referencing the flowing water of a cascade and define the silhouette of the Kaskad lamp. Hand cast of ceramic in three soft and earthy tones, ...
Ceramic
Giant Sputnik Flush Mounted Pendant Light, Tapered White Glass
By Sandy Littman
Located in Newburgh, NY
Giant Sputnik shaped flush mounted pendant light with (five) tapered white glass diffusers.
Aluminum
V-Six Pendant Light Long with White Glass Cylinders
By Sandy Littman
Located in Newburgh, NY
Bauhaus inspired V-Six LED pendant light with white glass cylinders.
Aluminum
Unavailable
H 6.7 in W 14.2 in D 14.2 in
Schneid Studio Kaskad Light Blue Small, Ceramic, Pendant Lamp
By Schneid Studio
Located in New York, NY
Bold rounded shapes and vivid waves are referencing the flowing water of a cascade and define the silhouette of the Kaskad lamp. Hand cast of ceramic in three soft and earthy tones, ...
Ceramic
Unavailable
H 41.5 in W 45.5 in D 45.5 in
Duesenberg No. 018 Square Frame Glass Pendant Light 46" Square
By Sandy Littman
Located in Newburgh, NY
LED illuminated glass chandelier with round flat white glass in square satin aluminum frame. Large 46". 3000K color temperature, 80 CRI, 120/277 volt operation with 0-10 volt dimming...
Aluminum
Extra Large Sistrah Hanging Light by Otto Müller
By Otto Müller
Located in Vienna, AT
An extremely large ceiling light with frosted and white glass shade and an aluminum mount.
Glass
Unavailable
H 31.5 in Dm 19.69 in
Rare Chrome Ceiling Light by Franta Anyz, Czechoslovakia, circa 1920
By Franta Anyz
Located in Zohor, SK
Beautiful vintage light of the Bauhaus era. Designed by Franta Anyz a Czechoslovakian architect, who after started to design lights after his return from war in 1920s. This light is ...
Chrome
Unavailable
H 38 in Dm 3.5 in
Metropolis Contemporary Modular Suspended LED Light Fixture in 36" Length
By David Meckley, Juniper
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Metropolis, in its simplest form, is a medley of suspended, precision-machined LED light modules. Given a closer look, the lighting system’s intricately woven details become apparent...
Aluminum
Unavailable
H 48 in Dm 3.5 in
Metropolis Contemporary Modular Suspended LED Light Fixture in 48" Length
By Juniper, David Meckley
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Metropolis, in its simplest form, is a medley of suspended, precision-machined LED light modules. Given a closer look, the lighting system’s intricately woven details become apparent...
Aluminum
Bauhaus Pendant Light by Mithras, circa 1930s
By August Walther und Söhne AG
Located in Gloucester, GB
Bauhaus pendant light by Mithras, circa 1930s - Beehive shaped opaline glass with spiral detail at the bottom - Mercury glass outer ring - Takes E27 fitting bulbs - Comes with ...
Mercury Glass
Bauhaus Pendant Light by Mithras, circa 1930s
By August Walther und Söhne AG
Located in Gloucester, GB
Bauhaus pendant light by Mithras, circa 1930s - Beehive shaped opaline glass with spiral detail at the bottom - Mercury glass outer ring - Takes E27 fitting bulbs - Comes with ...
Mercury Glass
Bauhaus Pendant Light by Mithras, circa 1930s
By August Walther und Söhne AG
Located in Gloucester, GB
Bauhaus pendant light by Mithras, circa 1930s - Beehive shaped opaline glass with spiral detail at the bottom - Mercury glass outer ring - Takes E27 fitting bulbs - Comes with ...
Opaline Glass
Bauhaus Pendant Light by Mithras, circa 1930s
By August Walther und Söhne AG
Located in Gloucester, GB
Bauhaus pendant light by Mithras, circa 1930s - Beehive shaped opaline glass with spiral detail at the bottom - Mercury glass outer ring - Takes E27 fitting bulbs - Comes with ...
Mercury Glass
Bauhaus Pendant Light by Mithras, circa 1930s
By August Walther und Söhne AG
Located in Gloucester, GB
Bauhaus pendant light by Mithras, circa 1930s - Beehive shaped opaline glass with spiral detail at the bottom - Mercury glass outer ring - Takes E27 fitting bulbs - Comes with ...
Opaline Glass
Bauhaus Pendant Light by Schaco, circa 1920s
By Schaco
Located in Gloucester, GB
Bauhaus pendant light by Schaco, circa 1920s - Vitreous black enamel shade - White enamel inner reflector - Cast iron top branded "Scacho" - Comes with 100cm of cable and chain...
Enamel
Bauhaus Pendant Light by Schaco, circa 1920s
By Schaco
Located in Gloucester, GB
Bauhaus pendant light by Schaco, circa 1920s - Vitreous black enamel shade - White enamel inner reflector - Cast iron top branded "Scacho" - Comes with 100cm of cable and chain...
Enamel
Large Bauhaus Pendant Light By Atrax Circa 1930s
Located in Gloucester, GB
Large Bauhaus Pendant Light By Atrax Circa 1930s - Opaline glass - Steel top and matching ceiling rose - Comes with 115cm of stem - Takes E27 fitting bulbs - Large aluminium shade ...
Opaline Glass
Bauhaus Pendant Light by Jenaer Glaswerke, circa 1920s
By Jena Glassworks
Located in Gloucester, GB
Bauhaus pendant light by Jenaer Glaswerke, circa 1920s - Acid etched glass neck with opaline bowl - Original copper top - Original beetle back chain and stepped ceiling rose -...
Opaline Glass
Bauhaus Pendant Light by Schaco, Circa 1930s
By Schaco
Located in Gloucester, GB
Bauhaus pendant light by Schaco, Circa 1930s - Vitreous grey enamel shades - Takes E27 fitting bulbs - Cast iron and porcelain top - Comes with 100cm of cable and chain - Come...
Enamel
Bauhaus Pendant Light by Schaco, Circa 1920s
By Schaco
Located in Gloucester, GB
Bauhaus pendant light by Schaco, Circa 1920s - Vitreous black enamel shades - Cast iron necks - Takes E27 fitting bulbs - Cast iron and porcelain top - Comes with 100cm of cab...
Steel
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.