Unavailable|$834 / item
Schneid Studio Kaskad Light Blue Small, Ceramic, Pendant Lamp
By Schneid Studio
Located in New York, NY
Bold rounded shapes and vivid waves are referencing the flowing water of a cascade and define the silhouette of the Kaskad lamp. Hand cast of ceramic in three soft and earthy tones, ...
Ceramic
Per Engstrom Handmade Danish Modern Studio Ceramic Pendant in Blue and Brown
By Per Engstrom
Located in New Westminster, British Columbia
This large-scale stunning handmade studio ceramic light pendant has beautiful decoration and glazes in blues and browns that are a dramatic contrast together. Note the light will ref...
Ceramic
Unavailable|$1,241 / item
Ceramic Pendant Lamp TRN C1 Green & Steel Blue, Silver Finish by Pani Jurek
By Pani Jurek
Located in Grojec, PL
The C1 lighting pendant is part of TRN collection. Three dimensional objects inspired by Jan Tarasin painting, have simple calligraphic forms which can play together as if they w...
Brass, Nickel
Unavailable|$2,212 / item
Ceramic Pendant Lamp TRN F3 Blue, Black, Brown, Silver Finish by Pani Jurek
By Pani Jurek
Located in Grojec, PL
The F3 lighting pendant is part of TRN collection. Three dimensional objects inspired by Jan Tarasin painting, have simple calligraphic forms which can play together as if they wer...
Brass, Nickel
Unavailable|$1,919 / item
Ceramic Pendant Light TRN E2 Brown & Lilac brass by Pani Jurek
By Pani Jurek
Located in Grojec, PL
The E2 lighting pendant is part of TRN collection. Three dimensional objects inspired by Jan Tarasin painting, have simple calligraphic forms which can play together as if they were...
Brass
Unavailable|$1,508
Spanish Antique Blue Ceramic Chandelier by Vicente Cebria
Located in Valencia, Spain
Antique blue ceramic chandelier by Vicente Cebria for Lámparas Cebria Quinque lyra with large tulip and blue deposit A very special lamp is a brass and brass lamp adapted to electr...
Bronze
Unavailable|$799
Mid-Century Modern Blue, Ceramic Celling Lamp, Denmark, 1960s
Located in Warsaw, PL
Danish ceiling lamp in the style and origin of the 1960s, or racial representative of Mid-Century Modern design. It looks great and how it shines. It is lit two-way. Delicate and sub...
Ceramic
Unavailable|$1,182 / item
TRN Ceramic Light, Model C3
By Pani Jurek
Located in Grojec, PL
The lighting fixture is part of TRN collection. Three dimensional objects inspired by Jan Tarasin painting have a simple calligraphic form so they can play and talk together as if th...
Brass
Unavailable|$838 / item
TRN Ceramic Light, Model B1
By Pani Jurek
Located in Grojec, PL
The lighting fixture is part of TRN collection. Three dimensional objects inspired by Tarasin painting have a simple calligraphic form so they can play and talk together as if they w...
Brass
Unavailable|$2,000
Gold Pendant (In collaboration with Sean Gerstley)
By Katie Stout
Located in Miami, FL
Ceramic, gold luster
Ceramic
Mid-Century Hannie Mein Blue Ceramic Pendant Light with Decorative Cut-Outs
By Hannie Mein
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century, Hannie Mein designed, blue glazed ceramic pendant lamp with decorative and functional cut-outs.
Ceramic
Sold|$2,900 / item
Courtship Behavior Oo Pendant Lamp in Hand-Built Ceramic in Matte Blue
By Yuko Nishikawa
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The lamp is finished in a matte blue glaze with hollow ceramic globes hung from steel wire.
Metal
Courtship Behavior Wee Pendant Lamp, Hand-Built Blue Ceramic by Yuko Nishikawa
By Yuko Nishikawa
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The lamp is finished in a matte blue glaze with hollow ceramic globes hung from steel wire.
Metal
Sculptural Hand-Built Ceramic Pendant Lamp in Matte Blue by Yuko Nishikawa
By Yuko Nishikawa
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Floating objects surround you. You wonder if you too are floating in space, or perhaps in water. Gravity, the horizon, and the edges of the room disappear. You are happy. Too-Fife...
Ceramic
Sold|$1,800
Mid-Century Drip Glaze Ceramic Pendant
Located in Astoria, NY
Mid-century drip glaze blue and green ceramic pendant with matching tweed centre accent.
Ceramic, Fabric
Rare French Modernist Deep Blue Ceramic Hanging Light
Located in North Miami, FL
Decked out with brass accents and stem/ ceramic canopy, this all original rich blue glazed ceramic hanging light features three lights. Never seen another like this beauty.
Brass
Sold|$1,048 / item
Industrial Vintage European Original Blue Steel Big Pendant Lamps
Located in Paris, FR
Different quantities and colors. This one in a great blue color. Big size. Totally restored original, European vintage Industrial pendant lights in steel.
Steel
Sold|$1,166 / item
Big Blue Industrial Vintage European Original Steel Pendant Lamp
Located in Paris, FR
Different quantities and colors. This one is in blue color. Totally restored original, European vintage Industrial pendant lights in steel.
Steel
1875s Fabulous Glazed Chandelier in Blue and White Ceramic in Classic Style
Located in Marbella, ES
Spectacular chandelier made of hand-painted glazed ceramic in traditional blue and white colours. This classic design features ornamental details on its arms and central body, with s...
Ceramic
Vintage Ceramic 80s Hanging Lamp by Imago Italy – Retro Charm in Light Blue
Located in San Benedetto Del Tronto, IT
Step into the vibrant charm of the Eighties with Imago Italy’s exquisite ceramic 80s vintage lamp. This masterpiece seamlessly blends meticulous craftsmanship with the lively spirit ...
Ceramic, Plastic
Danish Modern Pendant Light, Circa 1960s
Located in San Antonio, TX
Danish modern ceramic glazed and textured pendant light, circa 1960s, Denmark. Vibrant turquoise color with etched leaves. Measurements: 12"diameter x 10" height - chain can be l...
Ceramic
Italian Modernist Raymor Pair of Unwired Pendant Lamps 1950s
By Raymor
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Pair of large, unwired ceramic pendant lamps manufactured and imported by Raymor of Italy, circa 1950s. Lamps measure 12.5" in height by 4.5" at their widest and are signed Raymor, ...
Ceramic
Green Blue Ceramic Pendant Light, Denmark, 1970
Located in Rijssen, NL
Stunning round hanging lamp with an unusual egg-like shape, made with rich colored green and blue ceramics, manufactured in the 1970s in Denmark. We also have a multitude of unique c...
Ceramic
Cone Blue Ceramic Pendant Light, Denmark, 1970
Located in Rijssen, NL
Stunning round hanging lamp with an cone-like shape, made with rich colored blue ceramics, manufactured in the 1970s in Denmark. We also have a multitude of unique colored ceramic li...
Ceramic
Bowl Blue Ceramic Pendant Light, Denmark, 1970
Located in Rijssen, NL
Stunning small round hanging lamp with a bowl-like shape, made with rich blue colored ceramics, manufactured in the 1970s in Denmark. We also have a multitude of unique colored ceram...
Ceramic
Ceramic Sea Blue Ceramic Pendant Light, Denmark, 1970
Located in Rijssen, NL
Stunning round hanging lamp with an unusual shape, made with rich sea colored blue ceramics, manufactured in the 1970s in Denmark. We also have a multitude of unique colored ceramic ...
Ceramic
Cylinder Jeans Blue Ceramic Pendant Light, Denmark, 1970
Located in Rijssen, NL
Stunning round hanging lamp with an cylinder-like shape, made with rich jeans colored blue ceramics, manufactured in the 1970s in Denmark. We also have a multitude of unique colored ...
Ceramic
Bulb Brown Blue Ceramic Pendant Light, Denmark, 1970
Located in Rijssen, NL
Stunning round hanging lamp with an unusual shape, made with rich brown and light blue colored ceramics, manufactured in the 1970s in Denmark. We also have a multitude of unique colo...
Ceramic
Bowl Blue Creme Ceramic Pendant Light, Denmark, 1970
Located in Rijssen, NL
Stunning small round hanging lamp with a bowl-like shape, made with rich blue creme colored ceramics, manufactured in the 1970s in Denmark. We also have a multitude of unique colored...
Ceramic
Danish Midcentury Ceramic Pendant Chandelier, 1960s
Located in Norwalk, CT
Light up a room in style with this rare Danish midcentury ceramic pendant light. This piece has a very interesting texture and color to it, which almost resembles coral.
Ceramic
Axella Danish Modern Handmade Ceramic Blue and Rose Glazed Large Pendant, 1970s
By Axella Stentøj
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Danish Mid Century Modern large handmade and hand decorated ceramic pendant by Axella Stentøj. Manufactured in the 1970s in the small, northern Danish merchant town of Norresundby th...
Ceramic
Large One-of-a-Kind Perforated Ceramic Danish Pendant by Sejer Keramik, 1960s
By Sejer Keramik
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Large, unique and absolutely stunning example of Scandinavian ceramic artistry! Danish Mid-Century Modern organically shaped, perforated ceramic pendant by Sejer Keramikfabrik.
Ceramic, Pottery
Hand-Painted Talavera Ceramic Lamp in Blue and Yellow Tones
Located in Marbella, ES
Hand-painted Talavera ceramic lamp in blue and yellow tones with vegetals motifs.
Ceramic
Set of Three Ceramic Blue Ceiling Lamps, Germany, 1970's
Located in Uithoorn, NL
Crazy set of 3 ceramic structures that are adjustable in cord length. Pleasant rounded shapes and an even more pleasant colour blue. With its 40 cm height quite big too. The three la...
Metal
Charming Liberty Ceramic Wood Stove, Fireplace, Budapest, 1920s
Located in Budapest, HU
Extraordinary enamelled ceramic wood stove. Made in 1920 in Budapest from the Llyod factory. An example of the Vienna Secession style. The color varies from shades of turquoise to ...
Iron
Italian Mid-Century Modern Blue Glazed Pottery Hanging Lamp after Bitossi
By Bitossi, Guido Gambone, Alvino Bagni
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A beautifully crafted basket weave lighting fixture done in a blue glazed ceramic pottery. It has 12 feet of hanging chain and can be plugged into standard outlet or hardwired if des...
Ceramic
1960s Bitossi Ceramiche Aldo Londi "Rimini Blue" Ceiling Lamp, Italy
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Vienna, Austria
Ceiling lamp from Aldo Londi for the company Bitossi Ceramiche in "Rimini Blue" glazed ceramic. The shade is made from white plexiglass (1 x 60 Watt). The lamp is newly rewired, th...
Ceramic, Plexiglass
Art Deco Delft Blue Porcelain, Gilt Bronze and Etched Glass Oil Lamp Chandelier
Located in Coimbra, PT
Art Deco delft blue oil lamp hand painted chandelier in the 17th century style. Measures: Width 27.56 in / 70 cm Height 80.70 in (Chain 19.68 in)/ 105 cm (Chain 50 cm) 5-light bu...
Metal, Bronze
Martha & Beaumont Mood, Flush mounts, Ceramic, USA, 1970s
By Martha Mood
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of hand-painted yellow, red and blue ceramic flush mounts or pendant lights, designed and produced by Martha & Beaumont Mood, San Antonio, Texas, USA, 1970s.
Ceramic
Boucheron Quatre Blue Edition Ceramic 18k Three Tone Gold Pendant Necklace
By Boucheron
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
It features a striking pendant crafted from 18k three-tone gold with a ceramic blue inset, creating a unique and eye-catching design.
Sold|$2,250 / item
Custom Ceramic Pendants by Natan Moss, Four Available
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Please note because each pendant is custom made there will be slight variations per each pendant.
Brass
Vintage Blue Delft Hand-Painted 6-Arm Chandelier
Located in Newberry, SC
A ceramic, hand-painted Blue and White Delft Chandelier with six arms
Ceramic
Vintage Hand-Painted Blue Delft 6-Arm Chandelier
Located in Newberry, SC
Hand-Painted Blue and White Delft Chandelier with 6 arms and double-headed eagle
Ceramic
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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