Calla Lily Contemporary Chandelier, Pendant Light in Black Plaster
By Benediko
Located in Freiburg im Breisgau, DE
The Calla Lily Collection is available in a single, pair hanging lights, chandelier and wall lights in a white, black and red plaster finishes.
Metal
St Germain Trio, Matte Black Plaster of Paris
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Three pendant chandelier. The finish of the hand crafted plaster of Paris domes and canopy are matte black.
Gold Leaf
St Germain Trio. Matte Black Plaster of Paris
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Three pendant chandelier. The finish of the hand crafted plaster of Paris domes and canopy are matte black.
Gold Leaf
Sculptural Evadoras Pendant Light, Black Plaster, Handmade by Benediko
By Benediko
Located in Freiburg im Breisgau, DE
The ‘Evadoras’ pendant by Benediko Design is a sculptural lighting piece that embodies organic minimalism. With its clean, architectural silhouette, it serves as both functional ligh...
Metal
Contemporary Calla Lily Pendant Light in Black Plaster, Single
By Benediko
Located in Freiburg im Breisgau, DE
The Calla Lily Collection is available in a single, pair hanging lights, chandelier and wall lights in a white, black and red plaster finishes.
Metal
Calla Lily Contemporary Pendant Light in Black Plaster, Pair
By Benediko
Located in Freiburg im Breisgau, DE
The Calla Lily Collection is available in a single, pair hanging lights, chandelier and wall lights in a white, black and red plaster finishes.
Metal
7 Cup Plaster Chandelier in a Bronze Finish with Full Ball and Chain
By Tracey Garet
Located in Carpinteria, CA
7 cup rectangular plaster chandelier in bronze finish with ball and chain by Tracey Garet of Apsara Interiors design. The 7 cups of this chandelier are on various levels. Each cup c...
Metal, Enamel, Steel
7 Cup Plaster Chandelier in a Bronze Finish with Full Ball and Chain
By Tracey Garet
Located in Carpinteria, CA
7 Cup Rectangular Plaster Chandelier in Bronze Finish with Ball and Chain by Tracey Garet of Apsara Interiors Design. The 7 Cups of this chandelier are on various levels. Each cup co...
Metal, Enamel, Steel
St Germain Trio, Matte Black Plaster of Paris by Bourgeois Boheme Atelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Three pendant chandelier. The finish of the hand crafted plaster of Paris domes and canopy are matte black.
Gold Leaf
$25,530
Plaster Lantern by Apsara
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
Handmade.
Plaster
$6,247 / item
Stylised Shell Plaster Ceiling Light
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
A decorative ceiling light inspired by Jean Michel Franck, featuring a stylized shell-shaped bowl with internal lighting, an adjustable rope cable, and a plaster canopy.
Plaster
Italian Shell Motif Plaster Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1950's Italian plaster shell light fixture with 4 interior lights. Measurements: Diameter: 20" Drop: 32"
Metal
$3,760Sale Price|20% Off
White Black Sculptural Plaster Table Lamp, 21st Century by Mattia Biagi
By Mattia Biagi
Located in Culver City, CA
This is a new work by Mattia Biagi Sculptural plaster lamp created by a metal structure, plaster+ paper, and image collage on wood.
Metal
Neoclassical Bronze Painted Basket Pendant Light Composition Plaster
Located in New York, NY
Neoclassical style pendant light made of bronze painted Edwardian style cast composition plaster and a bronze finish brass chain. The light features Greek key and acanthus leaves det...
Brass
Louvre Chandelier by Bourgeois Boheme Atelier
By Bourgeois Boheme Atelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The black patina plaster of Paris gives an organic fell to this creation.
Plaster
Louvre Chandelier by Bourgeois Boheme Atelier
By Bourgeois Boheme Atelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The black patina plaster of Paris gives an organic fell to this creation.
Plaster
$11,200 / item
Lantern Plaster Chandelier in Flat Black Finish
By Tracey Garet
Located in Carpinteria, CA
Lantern plaster chandelier by Tracey Garet of Apsara Interiors.
Metal, Enamel, Steel
$11,200 / item
Lantern Plaster Chandelier in Flat Black Finish
By Tracey Garet
Located in Carpinteria, CA
Lantern Plaster Chandelier by Tracey Garet of Apsara Interiors.
Metal, Enamel, Steel
Pyramides Chandelier "Noir" by Bourgeois Boheme Atelier
By Bourgeois Boheme Atelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Floating like a sculptural mobile, this chandelier balances refined craftsmanship with understated elegance.
Steel
$98,640 / item
Lotus Chandelier in Bronze with Light Shades
By Tracey Garet
Located in Carpinteria, CA
Stunning bronzed finished lotus chandelier with light shades by Tracey Garet of Apsara Interior Design. The chandelier has multiple tiers and 24 lights. Each light rises out of a lot...
Steel
$98,640 / item
Lotus Chandelier in Bronze with Light Shades
By Tracey Garet
Located in Carpinteria, CA
Stunning bronzed finished Lotus chandelier with light shades by Tracey Garet of Apsara Interior. The chandelier has multiple tiers and 24 lights. Each light rises out of a lotus flow...
Steel
$25,530 / item
9 Light Double Black Lantern
By Tracey Garet
Located in Carpinteria, CA
Double Lantern with half ball & chain by Tracey Garet of Apsara Interior Design. This Lantern has 9 cups each containing a candelabra light. The fabrication is plaster over steel tub...
Metal, Enamel
$25,530 / item
9 Light Double Black Lantern
By Tracey Garet
Located in Carpinteria, CA
Double Lantern with Half Ball & Chain by Tracey Garet of Apsara Interior Design. This Lantern has 9 cups each containing a candelabra light. The fabrication is plaster over steel tub...
Metal, Enamel
Flos Skygarden S2 Halogen Pendant Light in Black by Marcel Wanders
By MARCEL WANDERS, Flos
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Imagine a stunning display blooming above you: Created by Marcel Wanders, the Skygarden S is just that. A gracefully hanging hemisphere, the pendant lamp makes a powerful impression ...
Stainless Steel
FLOS Skygarden S1 Halogen Pendant Light in Black by Marcel Wanders
By Flos, MARCEL WANDERS
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Imagine a stunning display blooming above you: Created by Marcel Wanders, the Skygarden S is just that. A gracefully hanging hemisphere, the pendant lamp makes a powerful impression ...
Stainless Steel
$10,483 / item
Drape Ceiling Lamp by Studio Bazazo
Located in Geneve, CH
Drape Ceiling Lamp by Studio Bazazo Dimensions: D 25 x W 60 x H 250 cm. Materials: Steel, sand, and plaster mixture. All our lamps can be wired according to each country. If sold t...
Steel, Other
Antique Church Angel Candle Holders with Brass Chandeliers – 19th Century
Located in Mortsel, BE
These stunning antique church candle holders, dating back to the 19th century, are captivating examples of religious artistry and craftsmanship. Each piece features a finely detailed...
Brass
Pair of Kneeling Angel Candle Holders with Chandeliers - 19th Century
Located in Mortsel, BE
This exceptional pair of kneeling angel candle holders, crafted in the 19th century, are truly rare and unique pieces. Sourcing such highly detailed religious sculptures is incredibl...
Brass
Garden Chandelier One Layer
By Apsara
Located in Wainscott, NY
One layered "Garden" style chandelier made by Apsara Interior Design. Chandelier has seven candelabra lights an cups. This piece has a 15" drop. All pieces are custom-made to order a...
Steel
Garden Chandelier with Extended Stem in Bronze Finish
By Apsara
Located in Wainscott, NY
Custom chandelier made to order. Chandelier pictured is approximately 5' x 7' wide with a total height of 8' with three layers and twenty candelabra lights. These are made with a bro...
Steel
Unavailable
H 17.7 in Dm 35.4 in
Black Skygarden S2 Suspension Pendant Lamp by Marcel Wanders for Flos, Italy
By MARCEL WANDERS, Flos
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Imagine a stunning display blooming above you: Created by Marcel Wanders, the Skygarden S is just that. A gracefully hanging hemisphere, the pendant lamp makes a powerful impression ...
Aluminum, Steel
Unavailable
H 35.4 in Dm 17.7 in
Black Skygarden S2 Pendant Suspension Light by Marcel Wanders for Flos, Italy
By MARCEL WANDERS, Flos
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Imagine a stunning display blooming above you: Created by Marcel Wanders, the Skygarden S is just that. A gracefully hanging hemisphere, the pendant lamp makes a powerful impression ...
Aluminum, Steel
Unavailable
H 13.78 in Dm 11.82 in
Hubba Bubba – Sculptural Pendant Lamp by Andréason & Leibel, Contemporary
By Andréason & Leibel
Located in Arlöv, SE
The art of chewing gum! Sculpted black pendant lamp with creamy white interior giving a pleasant light. The quintessential lamp shape with a truly personal and lively surface. Thin...
Acrylic, Plaster, Stucco
French Vintage Iron Four-Light Chandelier
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French four-light chandelier. This French vintage mid-20th century light fixture has its nicely aged black paint with plaster over iron original finish.
Iron
Pair of Reflective Metallic Finish Chandeliers
By Paul Evans
Located in New York, NY
Wonderful tubular form hanging chandelier fixtures, each having mirrored disk decorations, and silver metallic finish plaster body. The interior is a textured paper tube shade. Very ...
Glass, Plaster
Pyramides Chandelier "Noir" by Bourgeois Boheme Atelier
By Bourgeois Boheme Atelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The canopy is created to work on a standard j box. The chandelier has a matte black finish.
Steel
20th Century Italian Skygarden Pendant Lamp by Marcel Wanders 2007
By MARCEL WANDERS
Located in Sofia, BG
Skygarden is a suspension luminaire providing diffused light from its half-dome diffuser. The inside is white, cast plaster with an intricately designed garden pattern, the bulb is c...
Aluminum
Marcel Wanders x FLOS "Skygarden" Hanging Lamp
By MARCEL WANDERS, Flos
Located in Astoria, NY
Marcel Wanders for FLOS "Sky Garden" Hanging Lamp, the black half dome shade with white interior and trompe l'oeil Louis XV style molding motif, marked. 43" H x 34" Diameter. Provena...
Stainless Steel
Pyramides Chandelier "Noir" by Bourgeois Boheme Atelier
By Bourgeois Boheme Atelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The canopy is created to work on a standard j box.. The chandelier has a matte black finish.
Steel
Wonderful Pagoda Tole Red Gold Painted 12 Lights Chandelier Chinese Chippendale
Located in Roslyn, NY
Wonderful pagoda tole red & gold painted 12 lights chandelier in Chinese Chippendale style. Dimensions: Height 33" x Diameter 31" .
Metal
Sold
H 17.72 in Dm 27.56 in
Wonderful Italian Wrought Iron and Wood Cherubs Putti Violin Chandelier Fixture
Located in Antwerp, BE
Wonderful 19th century wood and wrought iron Italian ten-light chandelier with three patinated cherubs playing music on violin instruments. Diameter 70 cm. Height fixture 45 cm. T...
Wrought Iron
Antique Lüsterweibchen of a Victorian Lady
Located in Berghuelen, DE
A rare antique lüsterweibchen chandelier with a plaster sculpture of a Victorian lady with original Virginia deer antlers and 2 iron spouts for candles. Executed circa 1900. Measu...
Iron
20th Century Italian Skygarden Pendant Lamp by Marcel Wanders 2007
By MARCEL WANDERS
Located in Sofia, BG
Skygarden is a suspension luminaire providing diffused light from its half-dome diffuser. The inside is white, cast plaster with an intricately designed garden pattern, the bulb is c...
Aluminum
Skygarden S2 by Marcel Wanders for Flos
By Flos, MARCEL WANDERS
Located in Vienna, AT
Beautiful black glossy pendant S2 ES, the bigger one, with 35.4" diameter. Designed 2007 by Marcel Wanders for Flos. Dimensions: Skygarden S2: 17.7" x 35.4".
Stainless 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.
Designer Eva Menz wants the light to "evoke curiosity and a sense of wonder."
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Commissioned for the lakeside villa of a Finnish industrialist, it illuminated visits with dignitaries.
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The alluring pendant light exemplifies the designer’s winsome mid-career work.
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