Antique Arts & Crafts Glazed Copper Porch/Hall Lantern Light Lamp C.1900
Located in London, GB
Beautifully formed glazed and copper hall/porch lantern. c.1900 A finely hand-crafted copper lantern, presented in original as found condition. The copper has developed a rich, natu...
Copper
Wonderful Regency Iron Gold Gilt Frosted Glass Hexagon Finial Lantern Fixture
Located in Roslyn, NY
A wonderful regency iron with gold gilt flower rosette medallion with inset frosted glass panel hexagon hexagon shaped lantern fixture with 3 interior candelabra sockets.
Iron
French Arts and Crafts Gothic Copper Lantern A very unusual light
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
French Arts and Crafts Gothic Copper Lantern A very unusual light, the light is a Conical shape and made in hand beaten copper with a large Fleure de Lys emblem on each side. The sh...
Copper
Wonderful 2 Large Navy Blue Gold Gilt Pagoda Bamboo Chinoiserie Lantern Fixtures
By Maison Baguès
Located in Roslyn, NY
Available are 3 wonderful large navy blue gold gilt pagoda bamboo chinoiserie lanterns each with 4-candelabra light fixtures, ready to install with chain and canopy Each lantern sol...
Enamel
Moorish Handcrafted Metal Lanterns Pendants with Hand of Fatima, North Africa
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Pair of Moroccan handcrafted metal lantern pendants. Amazing Moorish light fixtures hand-pierced with thousands of small holes to diffuse the light through. Tulip shape adorned with ...
Metal
Magnificent Dutch Arts & Crafts Brass & Round Glass Hall Lantern / Pendant Light
Located in Lisse, NL
Perfect size Antique, Arts and Crafts hallway pendant with 12 curved art glass panels. If you are looking for a stylish and quality crafted antique lantern to grace your entry hall,...
Brass
Arts & Crafts Handcrafted Copper & Green Stained Glass Circular Pendant Lantern
Located in Lisse, NL
Unique and all handcrafted, round pendant light / fixture. If you are looking for a stylish and quality crafted antique lantern to grace your entry hall, landing or bedroom then thi...
Brass, Copper
Beautiful 2 Light Lantern, 1980s Vintage Glass and Brass Entry Hall Pendant
Located in Bastogne, BE
Vintage handcrafted chandelier- lantern for two light points made in 1970s-1980s. A chandelier from manufacturer is an amazing combination of warranty from the manufacturer and t...
Brass
Pair of Italian Brutalist Hand-Forged Iron Hanging Lanterns, Italy, 1960s
Located in Milan, IT
An exceptional pair of Italian Brutalist hanging lanterns handcrafted in forged iron during the 1960s. Rich in sculptural presence and artisanal character, these striking ceiling lig...
Iron
Exquisite Antique Meisner Style Copper Hanging Lantern - Pendant- One Of A Kind
Located in Delray Beach, FL
A touch of history and unparalleled artistry with this lovely antique hanging lantern. Meisner style workshop the exceptional quality of its copper work, the intricate detailing, a...
Copper
Large Pendant Light Fixture with Carved Climber Figure and Lantern, Germany
Located in Barntrup, DE
Large Pendant Light Fixture with Carved Climber Figure and Lantern, Germany This impressive German figural pendant lamp features a masterfully hand-carved linden wood figure of a han...
Metal
Iron Textured & Colored Glass Ceiling Lamp Lustre French Lantern, circa 1960
Located in Labrit, Landes
Pendant light chandelier, France, midcentury Glass globe composed of orange and green pieces, all textured in different ways Iron, lead and glass This can be rewired to USA, UK an...
Lead, Iron
German Pendant Light Hand Carved Wood Figure Mountain Climber with Lantern
Located in Barntrup, DE
This wonderful German Black Forest figural pendant lamp features a hand-carved figure of a mountain climber. The detailed carved wooden mountaineer is holding onto a rope and holding...
Copper
German Pendant Light Hand Carved Wooden Figure Mountain Climber with Lantern
Located in Barntrup, DE
This adorable German figural pendant lamp from the circa 1950s features a hand-carved figure of a smiling mountain climber. The detailed carved linden wood mountaineer is holding ont...
Metal
Pendant Light Hand Carved Wood Figure Mountaineer Climber with Lantern, Germany
Located in Barntrup, DE
This wonderful German Black Forest figural pendant lamp features a hand-carved figure of a mountain climber. The intricately carved wooden mountaineer, complete with a backpack, grip...
Metal
German Pendant Light with Hand Carved Mountain Climber Sculpture and Lantern
Located in Barntrup, DE
This wonderful German pendant lamp or Lüstermännchen features a hand-carved figure of a mountain climber in beautifully hand-painted Bavarian traditional clothing in brown, green, wh...
Metal
Louis Sognot Bamboo Rattan Pendant Lantern with Perchment Shade, France, 1950s
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
Mid-Century bamboo and rattan globe pendant or Lantern by Louis Sognot, France, 1950s. This beautiful suspension light is entirely handcrafted in bamboo and rattan, with a central cy...
Rattan, Bamboo, Parchment Paper
Arts and Crafts, Moorish Inspired Wrought Iron Lantern with Ornate Openwork Top
Located in Lisse, NL
Rare and Finely Handcrafted Antique Wrought Iron Lantern Pendant with Cathedral Glass — Early 1900s This beautifully handcrafted hallway lantern is a rare find, dating back to the e...
Wrought Iron
Antique Extra Large Wrought Iron & Glass Entrance Lantern Pendant Light, ca 1890
Located in Lisse, NL
Truly impressive and large, former gas lantern made into a single-light pendant. If you are a collector of truly amazing antiques then this large and possibly unique lantern could b...
Brass, Metal, Iron
Mid-Century Wrought Iron Lantern Pendant with Green Hand Blown Glass Shade
Located in Helsinki, FI
A beautiful scrollwork iron lantern / hanging light with hand blown coral green shade. The outer structure of the light is made with wrought iron scroll decorations nesting the glass...
Wrought Iron
Large Arts & Crafts era Jugendstil Brass and Copper Pendant Light, Lantern
Located in Lisse, NL
Large and stylish Jugendstil pendant with original, curved glass panels. This stunning design is all handcrafted and in good condition. If you love the Jugendstil / Arts and Crafts...
Brass, Copper
Pair of French Iron Art Nouveau Glass Panel Lantern Pendent Light Fixture
Located in Roslyn, NY
A wonderful pair of French iron scroll fixtures in the Art Nouveau motif, with glass panels set into each pagoda lantern form each with three candelabra lights. Each sold individu...
Iron
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Brass Art Nouveau Lantern or Pendant Lamp with Petrol Glass Shade, 1900s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Wonderful Art Nouveau large pendant lamp or lantern. Patinated brass frame with original beveled petrol glass shade. Striking Dutch design from the 1900s. In good original conditi...
Brass
Rarest Arts & Crafts Beveled Glass & Brass Pendant Light Lantern w. Unique Chain
Located in Lisse, NL
Handcrafted, beveled glass holding lantern with the original and unique triangle elements chain. If you are looking for the best and the rarest when it comes to European Arts and Cr...
Brass, Wire
$1,516Sale Price|20% Off
French Modern Stitched Wrought Iron 4 light Bird Cage Lantern, Style of Adnet
By Jacques Adnet
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
French Modern Stitched Wrought Iron 4-Light Pagoda Lantern, Style of Adnet, France, circa 1950s This stunning French Modern lantern from the 1950s showcases the refined and durable ...
Metal, Brass, Wrought Iron
An Arts and Crafts brass conical shaped lantern with its original conical shade
Located in London, GB
An Arts and Crafts brass hexagonal and conical-shaped lantern, with the original conical shade, each brass fluted side flows down and opens into a sphere and then unites into a flowe...
Brass
Pendant Light with a Large Wooden Figure Mountain Climber with Lantern, Germany
Located in Barntrup, DE
A wonderful German figural pendant lamp showcases a large hand-carved figure of a mountain climber. The intricately carved wooden mountaineer holds onto a rope while gripping a woode...
Metal
French 19th Century Iron Hanging Lantern with Groups of Fleur De Lis at Top
Located in New Orleans, LA
This large elaborate hexagonal wrought iron hanging lantern features fantastic scroll work and dates back to the 19th Century. The French Antique piece plays host to groups of three ...
Wrought Iron
Hervé van der Straeten, "Ellipse" Bronze Lantern, France, 2011
By Herve Van Der Straeten
Located in New York, NY
"Ellipse" Bronze light fixture by Hervé van der Straeten Monogrammed: HV Edition of 30 Measures: Overall drop 76.5", height of ellipse alone 36" Bulb: T-3 halogen bulb...
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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