$15,400 / item
Beehive Chandelier by Fabio Ltd
By Fabio Ltd.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian chandelier with Murano glass shades mounted on solid brass frame / designed by Fabio
Brass
$15,400 / item
Beehive Chandelier by Fabio Ltd
By Fabio Ltd.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian chandelier with Murano glass shades mounted on solid brass frame / designed by Fabio
Brass
$15,400 / item
Beehive Chandelier by Fabio Ltd
By Fabio Ltd.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian chandelier with Murano glass shades mounted on solid brass frame / designed by Fabio
Brass
$15,400 / item
Beehive Chandelier by Fabio Ltd
By Fabio Ltd.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian chandelier with Murano glass shades mounted on solid brass frame / designed by Fabio
Brass
$14,000 / item
Beehive Chandelier by Fabio Ltd
By Fabio Ltd.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian chandelier with Murano glass globes mounted on solid brass frame / Made in Italy Designed
Brass
$14,000 / item
Beehive Chandelier by Fabio Ltd
By Fabio Ltd.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian chandelier with Murano glass globes mounted on solid brass frame / Made in Italy Designed
Brass
$850Sale Price|39% Off
Artek A331 Beehive Aluminum Pendant Lamp
By Artek, Alvar Aalto
Located in Astoria, NY
Artek A331 Beehive Aluminum Pendant Lamp, 20th century, designed by Alvar Aalto, with chrome-plated
Aluminum, Chrome
$850Sale Price|39% Off
Artek A331 Beehive Aluminum Pendant Lamp
By Alvar Aalto, Artek
Located in Astoria, NY
Artek A331 Beehive Aluminum Pendant Lamp, 20th century, designed by Alvar Aalto, with chrome-plated
Aluminum, Chrome
$8,100 / item
Beehive Flush Mount by Fabio Ltd
By Fabio Ltd.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
#: FABIOLTD BEEHIVE FLUSH MOUNT 6 The listed price applies to the following finishes : Bronzed, Polished
Brass
$8,100 / item
Beehive Flush Mount by Fabio Ltd
By Fabio Ltd.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
#: FABIOLTD BEEHIVE FLUSH MOUNT 6 The listed price applies to the following finishes : Bronzed, Polished
Brass
George Nelson & Associates Beehive Pendant Lamp
By George Nelson, Nessen Lighting
Located in Chicago, IL
George Nelson & Associates Beehive Pendant Lamp: Designed by Lucia DeRespinis (1960) for George
Metal
Price Upon Request
Beehive Pendent by Alvar Aalto for Artek
By Alvar Aalto
Located in San Francisco, CA
A classic beehive pendant model A331 by Alvar Aalto for Artek of white aluminum and chrome-plated
Aluminum, Steel
Beehive Opaline Glass & Burnished Brass Ball Pendant, Germany 1930s
Located in NUEMBRECHT, NRW
This elegant Art Deco pendant was designed and manufactured in Germany in the 1930s during the Bauhaus period. The light features a ribbed marbled opaline glass shade in warm honey...
Brass
Nimbus / Beehive Pendant Lamp by George Nelson and Associates Midcentury
By George Nelson
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Very rare chandelier model NS808 / 'Nimbus' (also known as 'Beehive') by renowned George Nelson and
Aluminum
Gregory Van Pelt Attributed Beehive Corrugated Cardboard Splatter Pendant Light
By Gregory Van Pelt
Located in Charleston, SC
Rare and Large 1980’s mid-century modern style beehive pendant lamp in corrugated cardboard in a
Metal
Beehive Lamp in Brass, White Lacquered Metal by Alvar Aalto, 1953
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Beehive Lamp in Brass, White Lacquered Metal by Alvar Aalto, 1953 Additional Information: Material
Brass
Alvar Aalto "Beehive" Pendant Model A331 In Red, Valaistustyö 1950s
By Alvar Aalto, Valaistustyö
Located in Helsinki, FI
design is incredibly simple and takes from nature as it mimics the hanging beehives on a tree. This lamp
Metal, Brass
Exceptional Beehive Pendant Lamp by Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Sweden, 1960s
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Munich, DE
Extremely rare, large Mid-Century Modern copper beehive pendant lamp by Hans-Agne Jakobsson for
Brass
Lisa-Johansson Pape Beehive and Flowers Ceiling Lamp, Orno / Karhula 1940s
By Orno Oy, Lisa Johansson-Pape
Located in Helsinki, FI
terminates with a beautifully crafted, mouth-blown opaline glass shade. These were produced in beehive-shaped
Metal, Brass
Early & Rare Alvar Aalto A32 Beehive Pendant, White & Brass, Valaistustyö 1950s
By Valaistustyö, Alvar Aalto
Located in Helsinki, FI
shape mimicking a beehive hanging from a tree. Despite its striking presence, the lamp feels almost
Metal, Brass
Vintage Matte Stoneware "Beehive" Pendant Lamp by Jane and Gordon Martz
By Marshall Studios, Gordon & Jane Martz
Located in Brooklyn, NY
" series of hanging lights (ca. 1960s, Veedersburg Indiana, USA). Beehive-form perforated stoneware shade
Metal
Established & Sons S1 Beehive Filigrana Pendant Light by Sebastian Wrong
By Established & Sons, Sebastian Wrong
Located in London, GB
Harnessing a technique that dates back to the 16th century, the technique is an art form passed from generation to generation. The range of suspension lights are handmade from Veneti...
Steel
Ceiling Lamp ‘Beehive’ Model A332 Designed by Alvar Aalto for Valaistustyo
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Stockholm, SE
Ceiling lamp model A332 “Beehive” designed by Alvar Aalto for Valaistustyo, Finland, 1953. Painted
Aluminum, Brass
Ceiling Lamp Mode A332 “Beehive” Designed by Alvar Aalto for Valaistustyo
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Stockholm, SE
Ceiling lamp model A332 “Beehive” designed by Alvar Aalto for Valaistustyo, Finland, 1953. Painted
Aluminum, Brass
Ceiling Lamp ‘Beehive’ Model A332 Designed by Alvar Aalto for Valaistustyo
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Stockholm, SE
Ceiling lamp ‘Beehive’ model A332 designed by Alvar Aalto for Valaistustyo, Finland. 1953. Painted
Aluminum, Brass
Early Alvar Aalto A332 Beehive Pendant in White & Brass, Valaistustyö 1950s
By Alvar Aalto, Valaistustyö
Located in Helsinki, FI
design is incredibly simple and takes from nature as it mimics the hanging beehives on a tree. It is so
Metal, Brass
Organic Art Deco Beehive Ceiling Lamp in Chromed Metal & Opaline, Idman 1940s
By Idman
Located in Helsinki, FI
A beautiful art deco lamp with a beehive shaped opaline glass shade. The body of the lamp is
Metal
Alvar Aalto Beehive Lamp Model No. A332 Produced by Valaistustyö in Finland
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Very rare Beehive lamp model no. A332 designed by Alvar Aalto. Produced by Valaistustyö in Finland
Metal, Brass
Filigrana Light S1 Beehive Ø160 Black Canes Pendant Light by Established & Sons
By Established & Sons
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
be combined to create a stunning unique installation. Dimensions S1 beehive: Ø160mm × H140mm, cable
Steel
Italian Mid-Century Glass Chandelier
Located in Queens, NY
Italian Mid-Century (1940's) clear glass 6 arm chandelier with beehive form shades and bottom bowl
Glass
$2,596 / item
Walnut Small Hexagon Chandelier by Hollis & Morris
Located in Geneve, CH
Walnut small hexagon chandelier by Hollis & Morris Dimensions: 32" x 27.75" Materials: Solid wood
Walnut
$2,995 / item
Oak Large Hexagon Chandelier by Hollis & Morris
Located in Geneve, CH
Oak large Hexagon chandelier by Hollis & Morris Dimensions: 40" x 35" Materials: Solid wood
Oak
$2,596 / item
Oak Small Hexagon Chandelier by Hollis & Morris
Located in Geneve, CH
iconic shape of a beehive honeycomb. The chandelier's more substantive solid wood frame supports its
Oak
$2,995 / item
Walnut Large Hexagon Chandelier by Hollis & Morris
Located in Geneve, CH
Walnut large hexagon chandelier by Hollis & Morris Dimensions: 40" x 35" Materials: Solid wood
Walnut
Unavailable|$700
Modernist Art Deco Style Chrome Beehive Pendant Lamp
By Lightolier
Located in Denver, CO
Beautiful chrome beehive pendant lamp with just the right amount of light. The piece features one
Chrome
Unavailable|$1,500 / item
Authentic Pendant Light A331 "Beehive" in White with Brass, Alvar Aalto & Artek
By Artek, Alvar Aalto
Located in New York, NY
Jyväskylä. Also known as Beehive, it has become one of Artek’s most popular lights. A331’s signature shape
Aluminum
Unavailable|$1,470 / item
Authentic Pendant Light A331 "Beehive" in White with Chrome, Alvar Aalto & Artek
By Artek, Alvar Aalto
Located in New York, NY
Jyväskylä. Also known as Beehive, it has become one of Artek’s most popular lights. A331’s signature shape
Aluminum
Sold|$6,500
George Nelson Beehive Chandelier
By George Nelson
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Hexagonal Pyramid Shade with Acrylic Diffusers Lucia DeRespinis and Farid Iskander for George Nelson
Steel
"Beehive" Pendant by Alvar Aalto
By Alvar Aalto
Located in San Francisco, CA
A "Beehive" chandelier model #A331 by Alvar Aalto made in Finland, circa 1950. The pendant has five
Brass, Aluminum
Sold|$8,031
Brass Chandelier by Hans Bergström
By Ateljé Lyktan, Hans Bergström
Located in Stockholm, SE
Beautiful “Beehive” chandelier by Hans Bergström for Ateljé Lyktan. Features 18 arms of cream
Brass
Beehive Lantern in Natural Bronze
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beehive Lantern in Natural Bronze
Bronze
Beehive Cone Shaped Hanging Fixture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Netherlands: All Chrome Beehive Cone Shaped Hanging Light Fixture by Raak
Chrome
Sold|$409
Beehive Opaline Light, circa 1930s
Located in Gloucester, GB
Beehive opaline light, circa 1930s - White opaline glass with white enamel galleries
Opaline Glass
Sold|$409
Beehive Opaline Light, circa 1930s
Located in Gloucester, GB
Beehive opaline light, circa 1930s - White opaline glass with white enamel galleries
Opaline Glass
Sold|$409 / item
Beehive Opaline Lights, circa 1930s
Located in Gloucester, GB
Beehive opaline lights, circa 1930s - Price is per light - White opaline glass with white
Opaline Glass
Sold|$2,200
Alvar Aalto A331 Beehive Pendant
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Los Angeles, CA
beautifully organic A331 "beehive" pendant light by Alvar Aalto the lamp features alternating
Aluminum, Brass
Sold|$550 / set
Brass Beehive Pendant Light Fixture
Located in Atlanta, GA
*One has been sold. Brass Beehive Pendant Light Fixture, in the manner of Paavo Tynell, circa
Brass
Sold|$15,000 / item
Beehive Flushmount by Fabio Ltd
By Fabio Ltd.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian flushmount with smoky Murano glass shades, mounted on hexagonal cells of natural brass metal finish frame / Designed by Fabio Bergomi for Fabio Ltd / Made in Italy 12 lights ...
Brass
Vintage Ceramic Beehive Design Hangling Light
Located in North Miami, FL
Phenomenal vintage beehive design mid-century modern hanging light
Sold|$7,400
Early Alvar Aalto A331 Beehive Pendant
By Alvar Aalto, Valaisinpaja Oy
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautifully organic A331 "beehive" pendant light by Alvar Aalto for Valaisinpaja Oy, Finland for
Brass, Metal
Sold|$7,400
Early Alvar Aalto A331 Beehive Pendant
By Valaisinpaja Oy, Alvar Aalto
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautifully organic A331 "beehive" pendant light by Alvar Aalto for Valaisinpaja Oy, Finland for
Brass, Metal
Sold|$6,800
Large Beehive Pendant by Hans-Agne Jakobsson
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Beautiful polished brass beehive pendant by Hans-Agne Jakobsson. Large in scale and Classic in
Brass
Sold|$2,800
Brass Beehive Pendant by Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Fantastic brass pendant by Hans-Agne Jakobsson. Classic design. Newly rewired. Illuminates beautifully.
Brass
Sold|$2,800 / item
Chrome Beehive Pendant by Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Fantastic brushed chrome pendant by Hans-Agne Jakobsson. Classic design. Newly rewired. Illuminates beautifully. Two available. Priced individually.
Chrome
Rare Nimbus / Beehive Lamp by Nelson and Associates
By George Nelson
Located in Utrecht, NL
Very rare chandelier model NS808 / 'Nimbus' (also known as 'Beehive') by renowned George Nelson and
Aluminum, Chrome
Artek Pendant Light A331 “Beehive“ by Alvar Aalto
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Centreville, VA
The A331, nicknamed “Beehive,” is one of Alvar Aalto’s most popular lighting designs. Suitable for
Aluminum, Steel
Alvar Aalto, "Beehive" Ceiling Lamp, Aluminum, Brass, Finland, 1953
By Valaistustyö, Alvar Aalto
Located in High Point, NC
A white-painted aluminum and brass "Beehive" ceiling lamp designed by Alvar Aalto and produced by
Aluminum, 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.
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