$58,000
H 47 in Dm 38 in
Early Berlin Porcelain and Gilt Bronze K.P.M. Rococo 15 Light Crown Chandelier
By Berlin Royal Porcelain Factory
Located in Essex, MA
Remarkable Surviving Berlin Porcelain (K.P.M.) Porcelain Fifteen Light Chandelier Based on a Royal
Ormolu
$4,348 / item
H 23.63 in Dm 21.66 in
Modernist Circular 6-Light Chandelier, Nickel-Plated, Glass Cylinders, Bespoke
By GMD Berlin
Located in Berlin, DE
Modernist circular six-light 'Olympia' chandelier. Nickel-plated brass and opaline glass cylinders
Brass, Nickel
$4,710 / item
H 39.38 in Dm 31.5 in
Modernist Circular 9-Light Chandelier, Plated Brass with Opal Glass Cylinders
By GMD Berlin
Located in Berlin, DE
Modernist circular 9-light 'Olympia' chandelier. Nickel-plated brass and opaline glass cylinders
Brass, Nickel
$4,408 / item
H 39.38 in Dm 31.5 in
Modernist Circular 9-Light Chandelier, Nickel-Plated Brass with Glass Cylinders
By GMD Berlin
Located in Berlin, DE
Modernist circular 9-light 'Olympia' chandelier. Nickel-plated brass and opaline glass cylinders
Brass, Nickel
$7,950 / item
H 57.49 in Dm 32.29 in
Midcentury Brutalist Steel Chandelier with 48-Light Bulbs, Berlin, 1960s
By Sciolari Lighting
Located in Almelo, NL
Mid-Century Modernist extreme large chandelier with 48-light bulbs. The fixture is made of metal
Steel
$7,950 / item
H 58.27 in Dm 32.29 in
Large Midcentury Modernist Steel Chandelier with 48-Light Bulbs, Berlin, 1960s
Located in Almelo, NL
Midcentury modernist extreme large chandelier with 48-light bulbs. The fixture is made of metal
Steel
A Berlin Deko Eight Light Chandelier Made of a Silver Toned Alloy
By Bruno Paul
Located in Petershagen, DE
A Berlin Deko eight light chandelier made of a silver toned alloy, echoing the appearance of pewter
Metal
$4,227 / item
H 74.81 in Dm 24.41 in
Bespoke Modernist Circular Pendant Light, Brushed Brass, Opal Glass, Handcrafted
By GMD Berlin
Located in Berlin, DE
The 'Diskus' modernist pendant light has a pure classical timeless form and is manufactured in
Brass
$2,898 / item
H 7.09 in W 12.21 in D 12.21 in
Modernist Rectangular Pendant Light, Polished Brass and Opal Glass, Customizable
By GMD Berlin
Located in Berlin, DE
Modernist rectangular pendant light made of polished brass and opal glass, customizable.
Brass
$6,280 / item
H 78.75 in W 41.34 in D 22.84 in
Rectangular Modernist Pendant Light, Nickel Plated Brass, Opal Glass, Bespoke
By GMD Berlin
Located in Berlin, DE
Rectangular modernist pendant light, nickel-plated brass, matte, etched opal glass. Customizable
Brass, Nickel
$4,106 / item
H 27.56 in Dm 15.75 in
Modernist Round Pendant Light, Nickel Plated Brass, Opaline Glass, Customizable
By GMD Berlin
Located in Berlin, DE
A refined modernist pendant featuring a round silhouette crafted from black nickel–plated brass, paired with a combination of transparent and opaline glass. The contrasting finishes ...
Brass, Nickel
$5,073 / item
H 39.38 in Dm 24.02 in
Large Modernist Ceiling Light, Nickel Plated Brass, Opal Glass, Customizable
By GMD Berlin
Located in Berlin, DE
Modernist ceiling light made of nickel-plated brass and opal glass, customizable.
Brass, Chrome
$4,589 / item
H 39.38 in Dm 22.05 in
Modernist Three Shades Ceiling Light, Nickel Plated Brass, Opal Glass, Bespoke
By GMD Berlin
Located in Berlin, DE
Modernist ceiling light with three shades made of nickel-plated brass and opal glass, customizable
Brass, Nickel
$5,435 / item
H 78.75 in Dm 29.53 in
Modernist UFO Pendant Light, Nickel Plated Brass, Etched Opal Glass, Bespoke
By GMD Berlin
Located in Berlin, DE
Modernist UFO pendant light made of nickel-plated brass and etched opal glass, customizable
Metal, Nickel
$5,797 / item
H 78.75 in W 41.34 in D 22.84 in
Customized Rectangular Pendant Light in Solid Brass, Hand Made
By GMD Berlin
Located in Berlin, DE
Rectangular pendant light in solid brass, customizable.
Brass
$4,106 / item
H 35.44 in Dm 23.63 in
Modernist UFO Ceiling Light, Plated And Lacquered Brass, Opal Glass, Bespoke
By GMD Berlin
Located in Berlin, DE
Modernist UFO ceiling light made of nickel-plated and lacquered brass with opal glass shade
Nickel
$3,382 / item
H 27.56 in Dm 15.75 in
Modernist Round Pendant Light, Brushed Brass and Opaline Glass, Customizable
By GMD Berlin
Located in Berlin, DE
Modernist round pendant light made of brushed brass and opaline glass. Customizable, production
Brass
$4,106 / item
H 62.21 in W 22.45 in D 22.45 in
Modernist Pendant Light with 4 Opaline Glass Bulbs, Nickel Plated Brass, Bespoke
By GMD Berlin
Located in Berlin, DE
Modernist pendant light with 4 opaline glass bulbs, nickel-plated brass, customizable. Production
Brass, Nickel
$3,502 / item
H 41.34 in Dm 17.72 in
Modernist Ceiling Light Made Of Nickel Plated Brass, Opal Glass, Customizable
By GMD Berlin
Located in Berlin, DE
Modernist ceiling light made of Nickel plated brass and opal glass, customizable.
Brass, Chrome
$1,389
H 39.38 in Dm 11.03 in
Minimalist Ceiling Light Made Of Brushed Brass and Opaline Glass, Customizable
By GMD Berlin
Located in Berlin, DE
Minimalist ceiling light made of brushed brass and opaline glass, customizable. Production time c
Brass
$3,925 / item
H 78.75 in Dm 41.34 in
Bespoke Machine Age Pendant Light, Nickel Plated Brass, Tube Lights, Design 1928
By GMD Berlin
Located in Berlin, DE
Machine Age pendant light manufactured by GMD Berlin, design 1928. Technical details: Six sockets
Brass, Nickel
$4,469 / item
H 78.75 in Dm 25.6 in
Modernist Ceiling Light In Dark Patinated Brass, Etched Opal Glass, Customizable
By GMD Berlin
Located in Berlin, DE
Modernist ceiling light made of dark patinated brass and etched opal glass, customizable.
Metal, Brass
$4,227 / item
H 74.81 in Dm 24.41 in
Bespoke Modernist Circular Pendant Light in Polished Brass and Opal Glass, 2018
By GMD Berlin
Located in Berlin, DE
polished brass and opal glass and provided with 6 E27 sockets. The light is designed by GMD Berlin - Studio
Brass
$5,435 / item
H 78.75 in Dm 29.53 in
Modernist UFO Pendant Light, Polished Brass and Etched Opal Glass, Customizable
By GMD Berlin
Located in Berlin, DE
Modernist UFO pendant light made of polished brass and etched opal glass, customizable. Production
Metal, Brass
$4,408 / item
H 39.38 in W 25.6 in D 15.75 in
Bespoke Modernist Pendant Light, Nickel Plated Brass with 6 Opaline Glass Bulbs
By GMD Berlin
Located in Berlin, DE
Bespoke modernist pendant light, nickel plated brass with 6 opaline glass bulbs. Also available
Nickel
$5,059
H 66.93 in W 7.88 in D 7.88 in
Frank Schreiner Honda ceiling light for Stiletto Studios Berlin - Germany, 1987
By Frank Schreiner
Located in London, GB
– is held in the collections of MoMA and the V&A. This three-armed wall light, with flexible goose
Metal
$16,910
H 39.38 in W 12.6 in D 12.6 in
Modern Pendant Light by Franz Haegele for Schwintzer & Gräff, Berlin, c. 1930
By Schwintzer & Gräff 1
Located in Berlin, DE
Rare modern pendant light designed by Arch. Franz Haegele (1886-1969) and manufactured by
Brass
$4,106 / item
H 43.31 in Dm 19.69 in
Ball Ceiling Light Made Of Transparent Glass, Brass, Copper, Opal Glass, Bespoke
By GMD Berlin, Linu Enache
Located in Berlin, DE
Bespoke ball ceiling light made of transparent glass, brass and opal glass. For reflected light
Brass, Copper
Unavailable
H 118.12 in Dm 25.6 in
Of Movement and Material pendant light by Philipp Weber, handcrafted in Berlin
By ANALOG
Located in Berlin, DE
with this effect, bending and refracting light in various ways. Each OMAM pendant is shaped
Aluminum
Sold
H 39.38 in Dm 21.66 in
Modernist Circular 6-Light Chandelier, Nickel-Plated, Opaline Glass Cylinders
By GMD Berlin
Located in Berlin, DE
Modernist circular six-light 'Olympia' chandelier. Nickel-plated brass and opaline glass cylinders
Brass, Nickel
Sold
H 29.53 in Dm 29.53 in
Berlin Deko Eight-Light Brass Chandelier by Franz Haegele for Schwintzer & Gräff
By Schwintzer & Gräff 1
Located in Petershagen, DE
Berlin Deko Eight-Light Brass Chandelier by Franz Haegele for Schwintzer & Gräff This brass-and
Brass
Modernist Ceiling Light With Three Plated Brass Shades, Customizable
By GMD Berlin
Located in Berlin, DE
Modernist Ceiling Light With Three Plated Brass Shades, Customizable.
Brass
Sold
H 78.75 in W 41.34 in D 22.84 in
Rectangular Modernist Pendant Light, Nickel Plated Brass, Opal Glass, Bespoke
By GMD Berlin
Located in Berlin, DE
Rectangular modernist pendant light, nickel plated brass, etched opal glass. The light is
Brass, Nickel
Sold
H 53.15 in W 57.88 in D 57.88 in
8-Light Modular Fixture by Peter Rockel from the Palace of the Republic, Berlin
By Peter Rockel
Located in Almelo, NL
Rare 8-Light Modular Fixture by Peter Rockel from the Palace of the Republic, East Berlin (1975
Steel, Stainless Steel
Large 19th Century French Gilt-Bronze and Cut-Crystal 20 Light Chandelier
Located in Berlin, DE
A rare and exceptional large 19th century French gilt-bronze chandelier with a central solid cut
Crystal, Bronze
Five-Light Berlin Brass Chandelier, circa 1920
Located in Berlin, DE
A five -light brass ceiling fixture from a Berlin household, manufactured around 1920. Beautiful
Brass
Rare Art Deco Luxurious Ceiling Light, Berlin, Germany, 1920s
By Schwintzer & Gräff 1
Located in Berlin, DE
Rare original Art Deco luxurious ceiling light, probably by Schwintzer & Graeff Berlin, Germany
Brass
Sold
H 40.16 in W 79.53 in D 57.09 in
Modular Ceiling Light from the Palast Der Republik, Berlin 'East', 1976
By Peter Rockel
Located in Berlin, DE
light fittings and glass balls designed for the Palast Der Republik in East Berlin. This light module
Sold
H 40.95 in W 103.94 in D 81.89 in
A Module I Light Fixture from the Palace of the Republic Berlin
By Peter Rockel
Located in Saarbruecken, DE
A Module I light fixture by Peter Rockel. The polished steel structure with spherical glass shades
Steel
$5,149 / item
H 23.5 in Dm 16 in
Made to Order Round and Rectangular Top French Burled Walnut Side Tables
By Jean-Michel Frank
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Perfectly scaled and gorgeous in form, this burled walnut side table makes a statement wherever it is. The burled walnut veneer gives this table a rich and stylish elegance that fits...
Brass
Modern Natural Form Nesting Cocktail Tables
Located in Westwood, NJ
This exquisite set features two tables, each boasting a natural form design that adds a unique charm to any room. The larger table, measuring 48" W x 43" D x 14" H, is topped with t...
Glass, Wood
"Spikes" Wall Sconces by Studio Glustin
By Glustin Creation
Located in Saint-Ouen (PARIS), FR
Pair of long sconces in brass and sculpted Murano glass. Creation by Studio Glustin.
Brass
$3,261 / set
H 23.63 in Dm 2.76 in
Pair of Large Blown Murano Glass and Brass Wall Lights by Hillebrand
By Hillebrand
Located in Rijssen, NL
Pair of large high-end Murano glass on a white base sconces by Hillebrand, Germany, circa 1960s. It consists of textured quality clear crystal tubular shade simulating ice on white f...
Metal
Large 'Floatation' Japanese Paper Suspension Lamp for Ingo Maurer
By Ingo Maurer
Located in Glendale, CA
Large 'Floatation' Japanese paper suspension lamp for Ingo Maurer. Designed and produced by Ingo Maurer, one of the most celebrated German lighting icons since 1966. With imaginatio...
Metal, Iron
$1,900 / item
H 16 in W 16 in D 16 in
Travertine Marble Cube Side Table or Coffee Table Design Pavilion
Located in Chicago, IL
Italian travertine cube shaped side table, end table or coffee table. Also a great drinks table. Design with rustic edge Pavilion Antiques and 20th c These can be purchased as a sin...
Travertine
$1,771 / item
H 15.75 in Dm 43.31 in
Contemporary Art Deco Mint green and Red powder coated Carousel 5 arms pendant
By Mambo Unlimited Ideas
Located in Lisbon, PT
Carousel suspension lamp has a delicate balance of form and function that produces a quiet, modern light ambiance for all to savour, with its Contemporary Art Deco lines. The struct...
Metal
Sculptural Custom Neve Plaster Fixture
By (after) Jean Michel Frank
Located in New York, NY
Sculptural bespoke Neve plaster fixture in the Jean Michel Frank manner. Please note that this fixture takes (1) Edison bulb at 40 or 60 watts in the center and (8) e-12 candelabra b...
Plaster
$6,160 / set
H 24.01 in W 18.12 in D 14.18 in
Pair of Park Night Stands in Noir Oxblood Lacquer by Yaniv Chen for Lemon
By Lemon
Located in Amsterdam, NL
The Park nightstand is the epitome of exquisite craftsmanship, featuring meticulously proportioned dimensions and exceptional detailing that make it an ideal bedside companion. Our f...
Lacquer
Frame Alu Brut S wall light by Violaine d'Harcourt - UL certified
By Violaine d'Harcourt
Located in Lisboa, PT
The Frame wall lights feature a simple yet sculptural design, showcasing a harmonious blend of materials: stainless steel paired with paper. The paper emits a soft, warm glow of ligh...
Stainless Steel
$10,146 / item
H 35.44 in W 59.06 in D 15.75 in
Long brass chandelier in Murano glass by Studio Glustin
By Glustin Creation
Located in Saint-Ouen (PARIS), FR
Long brass chandelier with sculpted Murano glass. Italy, 2024.
Brass
$9,975 / item
H 63 in Dm 51.19 in
Mid-Century Modernist Chandelier with 30 Handblown Opaline Glass Globes
Located in Almelo, NL
A midcentury modernist large chandelier with 30 handblown opaline glass globes. The fixture is made of metal with a chrome-brass patina. Therefore an attractive color is visible on t...
Metal
Leo Medium Sideboard by Pastform
Located in Geneve, CH
Leo Medium Sideboard by Pastform Dimensions: D 42 x W 200 x H 80 cm Materials: Stained and varnished wood. Available in different wood color finishes: Whiskey, Rum, BPA, Nobel, Bran...
Wood
$1,495 / item
H 24.75 in W 2.25 in D 3.75 in
EMBER S2 Wall Sconce - 24 3/4 inch - Clear Scalloped Glass - Satin Brass
By Ridgely Studio Works
Located in Toronto, CA
DETAILS Dimensions: 2 1/4”W x 4”D x 16"H Dimensions: 2 1/4”W x 4”D x 20 1/2"H Dimensions: 2 1/4”W x 4”D x 24 3/4"H Pill Backplate: 4"W x 7"H x 1/2"D / LED driver housed within junct...
Steel
$1,855 / item
H 21.66 in W 27.56 in D 13.78 in
Summerveld Fumed Oak Timber, Solid Brass and Bronzed Steel Bedside Pedestal
By Egg Designs
Located in Bothas Hill, KZN
The Hawkstone modern bedside pedestal sits on a hand chiseled, alien timber, base which is burnished black. On top of the base is a fumed oak drawer unit on soft close hinges. The dr...
Steel
Hand-Crafted Solid Dark Wood Oval Coffee Table by Nono
By NONO
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
Oval coffee table with a straight leg and a cylindrical one with a black stained finish. Product on request; some variations may apply to the final piece. —— NONO is a Mexican des...
Wood
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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