Alvar Aalto A331 Beehive Pendant Lamp, Aluminum & Chrome, Mid-Century
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
Alvar Aalto A331 Beehive Pendant Lamp, Modern Aluminum & Chrome Design
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
Artek A331 Black Metal Beehive Pendant Light by Alvar Aalto
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Rochester, England
The Artek A331 Black Metal Beehive Pendant Light by renowned Finnish architect Alvar Aalto is a
Aluminum, Steel
Blue Beehive Hand blown pendant(other blue glass available)
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
#1-2106a Hand blown blue glass pendant
See blue glass on www.brunellidesignsny.com for large selection of blue glass fixtures
Brass
Midcentury Beehive Pendant Lamp by Lars Schiøler for Høyrup
By Lars Schiøler
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Cream colored midcentury pendant lamp designed by Lars Schiøler and manufactured by Høyrup in Denmark during the 1960s. This is the medium version in the series measuring 20 cm in he...
Acrylic
Alvar Aalto A331 "Beehive" Pendant Light, 1950s, Valaistustyö Ky Finland
By Alvar Aalto, Valaistustyö
Located in Turku, Finland
The iconic ‘Beehive' ceiling lamp by Artek fills your dining or living room with beautiful
Metal, Aluminum, Brass
Alvar Aalto A331 "Beehive" Pendant Light, 1950s, Valaistustyö Ky Finland
By Alvar Aalto, Valaistustyö
Located in Turku, Finland
The iconic ‘Beehive' ceiling lamp by Artek fills your dining or living room with beautiful
Metal, Aluminum, Brass
Alvar Aalto, First Production Stamped Valaistustyo A331, Beehive Lamp, 1950s
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Wargrave, Berkshire
Alvar Aalto for Valaistustyo Ky, Finland, circa 1953. A model A331 Beehive lamp in all original
Alvar Aalto, Original Production Larger Size Beehive Lamp, Valaistustyo Ky
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Wargrave, Berkshire
Alvar Aalto for Valaistustyo Ky, Finland circa 1953. An original "Beehive" lamp in the much less
Metal
Bauhaus, Art Deco Yellow Glass Beehive Globe Pendant, 1930s, Germany
Located in Biebergemund, Hessen
Very unique 1930s beehive pendant lamp. It is characterized by typical Art Deco elements, such as
Glass
Hans Bergström Ceiling Lamp Model Beehive by Ateljé Lyktan in Sweden
By Hans Bergström
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare ceiling lamp model nr 90 / Beehive designed by Hans Bergström. Produced by Ateljé Lyktan in
Brass
Alvar Aalto, Original Production Large Size Beehive Lamp, Valaistustyo Ky, 1953
By Valaistustyö, Alvar Aalto
Located in Wargrave, Berkshire
Alvar Aalto (Finnish 1898-1976) Beehive Pendant Light, model A332 constructed from six dark blue
Aluminum, Brass
Alvar Aalto First Production Large Beehive Light , Stamped by Maker, 1950s
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Wargrave, Berkshire
Alvar Aalto, Finland, 1953. A model A332 large size 6 ring "Beehive" lamp in it's original
Exceptional Copper 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
Copper
Art Deco Opaline Marbled Beehive Glass, Brass & Wood Pendant, Sweden 1930s
Located in NUEMBRECHT, NRW
Grace era. The pendant features a marbled glass shade, shaped in a beehive / ribbed form, with a warm
Brass
Hans Bergström Ceiling Lamp Model Nr 90 / Beehive Produced by Ateljé Lyktan
By Hans Bergström
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare and early ceiling lamp model nr 90 / Beehive designed by Hans Bergström. Produced by Ateljé
Brass
Alvar Aalto Beehive Lamp from Artek Model A331 in White with Brass
By Alvar Aalto, Artek
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Beautiful Classic design lamp designed by Alvar Aalto in 1953. Also known as the Beehive. This lamp
Metal
"Beehive" Ceiling Lamp Model A331 by Alvar Aalto, Valaisinpaja OY, Finland 1960s
By Valaisinpaja Oy, Alvar Aalto
Located in Hägersten, SE
Ceiling lamp model A331 or "beehive" designed by Alvar Aalto. Produced by Valaisinpaja in Finland
Aluminum, Brass
Ceiling Lamp ‘Beehive’ Model A331 Designed by Alvar Aalto for Valaistustyo
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Stockholm, SE
Finland. 1953. Painted aluminium and polished brass. Measures: H 29,5 cm/ 11 3/4" D 39 cm/ 15 3/8".
Aluminum, Brass
Alvar Aalto Beehive Pendant Light in Black, model A332, for Valaistutstyo, 1950s
By Valaistustyö, Alvar Aalto
Located in Wargrave, Berkshire
One of Alvar Aalto's most iconic lighting designs, the Beehive pendant light was devised in 1953
Aluminum, Brass
Pair of ceiling lamps 'Beehive' model A332 designed by Alvar Aalto, 1952, Red
By Valaistustyö, Alvar Aalto
Located in Stockholm, SE
Pair of ceiling lamps ‘Beehive’ model A332 designed by Alvar Aalto for Valaistustyo, Finland, 1952
Aluminum, Brass
Paavo Tynell for Idman Oy, Beehive Pendant Wall Light, Rattan and Brass, 1940s
By Paavo Tynell, Idman Oy
Located in Wargrave, Berkshire
Rare 'Beehive' pendant wall light designed by Paavo Tynell and made by Idman Oy, Vilhonvuorenkatu
Brass
Midcentury Silvered Beehive Chandelier
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Midcentury Silvered Beehive Chandelier, With four removable tube sections, two are 12" long
Silver Plate
Stilnovo 'Beehive' Chandelier Model '1231' in White Metal
By Stilnovo
Located in Waalwijk, NL
the shape of a 'beehive' and is build out of several layers. Due to the shades position and shape the
Metal
Sold|$4,900
Hans Bergstrom Brass Chandelier
By Hans Bergström
Located in Long Island City, NY
Brass "Beehive" chandelier by Hans Bergstrom. Eighteen arms crowned with flowers. Brushed brass
Brass
Beehive Nautical Brass & Copper Pendant Lamp
Located in Huntington, NY
Beehive Nautical brass & copper pendant lamp.
Brass
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|$1,275
Large Mid Century Beehive Blue Glass Pendant
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
Large blue beehive pendant.
Brass
Beehive Nautical Brass & Copper Pendant Cargo Light
Located in Huntington, NY
Beehive Nautical brass & copper pendant cargo light.
Brass, Copper
Beehive Nautical Brass & Copper Pendant Cargo Light
Located in Huntington, NY
Beehive Nautical brass & copper pendant cargo light Wired for standard US With plug.
Brass, Copper
White Beehive Pendant by Hans-Agne Jakobsson, 1960s
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Vienna, AT
Rare white 'beehive' pendant by Hans-Agne Jakobsson, circa 1960, with stained teak detail. Five
Metal
1960s Martz Beehive Style Art Pottery Pendant Light Fixture
By Gordon & Jane Martz
Located in New Windsor, NY
Hand thrown with pierced carving decoration. Finished with a matte finish and multi-colored glazes autumnal colors; brown, gold, and splashes of black. There is a small amount of or...
Ceramic, Earthenware, Pottery
Lars Eiler Schiøler Beehive Pendant Lamp for Høyrup, 1960s
By Lars Eiler Schiøler
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Cream colored acrylic midcentury pendant lamp designed by Lars Schiøler and manufactured by Høyrup in Denmark during the 1960s. Often falsely attributed to Svend Aage Holm-Sorensen. ...
Acrylic
Carlo Nason Beehive Iridescent Glass Pendant Lamp, Italy, 1960
By Carlo Nason
Located in Vienna, AT
Carlo Nason opal glass and iridescent glass light similar to LS 134, Italy, 1960 Carlo Nason light in wonderful, undamaged condition. This light features a two-layered handblown M...
Chrome
Lisa-Johansson Pape Beehive and Flowers Ceiling Lamp, Orno / Karhula 1940s
By Lisa Johansson-Pape, Orno Oy
Located in Helsinki, FI
Lisa Johansson-Pape Art Deco ceiling pendant with beehive opaline glass shades and pressed glass
Metal, Brass
1950s Rose 'Beehive' Pendant Light by Svend Aage Holm-Sorensen, Danish Modern
By Holm Sørensen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A rose colored beehive shaped acrylic pendant light by Svend Aage Holm-Sorensen (att.).
Scandinavian Beehive Pendant Lamp Bojan by Lars Eiler Schiøler for Hoyrup, 1960s
By Lars Schiøler
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Simplistically composed white crylic pendant lamp called Bojan or Beehive. It was designed by Lars
Acrylic
Beehive pendant designed in 1969 by George Nelson Associates for Nessen.
By George Nelson
Located in Dronten, NL
White enameled aluminum half dome fixture with acrylic interior. Manufactured by Nessen for only a few years. Wonderful example of the distinctive feature of acrylic to channel li...
Acrylic
Early Alvar Aalto, Ceiling Lamp Model A331, Also Known as "Beehive", 1950s
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Amarillo, TX
A331, also known as "Beehive". Originally designed in 1953 for the Jyväskylä University in
Aluminum, Brass
Swedish Art Deco Beehive Pendant Lamp in Colored Glass and Metal, 1930s
Located in The Hague, NL
striking beehive shape of the glass shade. The tiered shade is made of a light peach orange glass in a very
Metal, Chrome, Nickel
Sold|$1,890
Beehive Lantern
Located in New York, NY
Beehive lantern, clear Murano glass, three light cluster. Height of globe with no chain 16 inches
Brass
Sold|$525 / item
Beehive Form Pendant
Located in Round Top, TX
A Mid-Century American beehive form pendant light with an opaque glass shade suspended from a
Glass
Sold|$1,680
Small Beehive Lantern
Located in New York, NY
Colonial style beehive lantern, clear murano glass, 3 light cluster. Height of globe with no chain
Brass
Barovier Beehive Form Hanging Light
Located in Hoboken, NJ
Beehive form glass hanging light fixture. Stem is single piece of spiral glass. Barovier, Italian
Alvar Aalto Beehive Pendant, Finland
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Originally designed in the 1960s, this model was produced in the late 1980s.
Brass
Warner Walcott Beehive Pendant for Downtown
By Warner Walcott
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Warner Walcott Beehive pendant for Downtown.
Ceramic
Sold|$2,200
Alvar Aalto A331, Beehive Pendant, 1953
Located in San Francisco, CA
Aalto Beehive Pendant Lamp, Out of production, 1953-4.
Sold|$24,727
Vintage Alvar Aalto Beehive Ceiling Light
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Copenhagen K, DK
Beautiful and extremely rare turquoise Alvar Aalto "Beehive" ceiling lamp. Solid brass and painted
Aluminum, Brass
Set of three beehive holophane lights
Located in Spokane, WA
From the original Flour Mill in Spokane WA, a set of three jewel-like, beehive holophane lights
Copper
Sold|$1,250
Four Fabulous Cork Beehive Pendant Lights
Located in Woodbury, CT
We love these fabulous (and lightweight) cork and twine beehives for their amazing form and surface
Copper and Brass Wiska Beehive Nautical Boat Light
By Wiska
Located in Minneapolis, MN
This nautical beehive boat light is made of copper and brass. There are four bolts on the bottom
Brass, Copper
Alvar Aalto ‘Beehive’ Ceiling Lamps Model No. A 331
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Lacquered aluminum, brass, with light patination Prod. Valaisinpaja tyyppi Oy /circa 1972 Manufacturer label. Rewired, white cotton cables Measures: Height 30 cm, diameter 33 cm. The...
Aluminum, Brass
Set of Four Alvar Aalto ‘Beehive’ Ceiling Lamps Model No. A 331
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Munich, DE
Set of four rare chilling lamps Model A 331 "Beehive", Design 1953 Lacquered aluminum, brass
Aluminum, Brass
Alvar Aalto Early ‘Beehive’ Ceiling Light Model No. A 331, circa 1953-1954
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Paris, FR
A beautiful ceiling lamp "beehive" shaped , cream color metal pieces layered with brass interval
Metal
Rustic Japanese Raffia Beehive Pendant
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rustic Japanese raffia beehive pendant.
Pair of Vintage Copper and Brass "Beehive" Ship Deck Lights
Located in Heath, MA
Pair of large solid copper and brass "Beehive" ship deck spotlights salvaged from a cargo vessel
Brass, Copper
Pair of Large Copper and Brass "Beehive" Ship Deck Lights
Located in Heath, MA
Pair of large, solid copper and brass "beehive" ship's deck or cargo spotlights with copper
Brass, Copper
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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