$801Sale Price|20% Off
French Nickel-Plated Brass Art Deco Pendant Light, 1930s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Magnificent and rare Art Deco pendant light. Striking French design from the 1930s.
Nickel
Art Deco Pendant Light, Marbled Glass and Brass, 1930s
Located in Praha, CZ
Elegant Art Deco pendant light produced in Czechoslovakia during the 1930s.
Brass
French Art Deco White Alabaster and Brass Three-Light Pendant Light, 1920
Located in Barntrup, DE
A beautifully proportioned French Art Deco pendant light from the 1920s, combining richly veined white alabaster with elegant brass suspension details.
Alabaster, Brass
$630Sale Price|20% Off
Art Glass Deco Pendant Light
By Mark Bell
Located in Berkeley, CA
Above asked for "In the style of" or "truly of the period", but this light is a little bit of both. The fixture itself is truly old, circa 1930. Brass and steel elements that have be...
Brass
Art Deco White Glass and Brass Pendant Light, Germany, 1930s
Located in Barntrup, DE
This stunning Art Deco pendant light, crafted in Germany in the 1930s, features an elegant, beautifully shaped white glass shade adorned with decorative accents in green, orange, and...
Brass
German Art Deco Glass and Brass Ceiling pendant Light 1900
Located in Berlin, DE
Beautiful Art Deco matte glass and brass pendant light. Germany, 1910 Lamp sockets: 1 E27 (US E26).
Brass
A Swedish Art Deco Pendant Light
Located in New York, NY
A Swedish Art Deco ceiling pendant with opal glass diffuser. The glass held in place by blackened brass stylized finial and suspended from matching fluted rod. Circa 1930, price incl...
Brass
Art Deco Trio Skyscraper Pendant Light
Located in Tarporley, GB
#3734 Art Deco pendant light. English 1930’s. Stylish skyscraper design detail which houses a trio of colorenta glass tube bulbs. Original sliver oxidised finish. Rewired & PAT t...
Brass
Art Deco rod pendant light with brass suspension, marbled glass - 1930s
Located in Schwerin, MV
Art Deco rod pendant light from the 1930s - 1940s with a very nicely profiled beige glass shade.
Brass
Art Deco Pink Glass Pendant Light
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
Circa 1950. We offer this Art Deco Pink Glass Pendant Light. The entire electrical system is new and works perfectly.
Brass
German Art Deco Alabaster Pendant Light, Later Brass Fittings, circa 1930
Located in Barntrup, DE
Elegant German Art Deco alabaster pendant with warm diffused light and refined later brass fittings.
Alabaster, Brass
French Art Deco Mottled Orange Glass & Brass Pendant Light, ca. 1930s
Located in Barntrup, DE
This elegant French Art Deco pendant light dates to the 1930s and features a richly mottled orange glass bowl suspended by brass chains and decorative fasteners.
Brass
French Art Deco Alabaster and Brass Three-Light Pendant Chandelier, 1920
Located in Barntrup, DE
Elegant French Art Deco three-light pendant chandelier crafted in alabaster and brass, France, circa 1920.
Alabaster, Brass
French Art Deco Pendant Light, Molded Amber Glass & Brass, Circa 1930s
Located in Barntrup, DE
Elegant French Art Deco pendant light featuring molded amber glass and brass details, circa 1930s.
Brass
Art Deco Opalescent Glass up Light Pendant
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Art Deco Opalescent Glass up Light Pendant An excellent quality piece, the light frame is made in age darkened brass, the light frame hangs on a chain it hangs 22” from the ceiling ...
Brass
French Art Deco Brass Five-Light Chandelier with White Glass by Degué, 1930s
By Verrerie D'Art Degué
Located in Barntrup, DE
Signed Degué Art Deco chandelier with sculptural floral glass shades and refined nickel-plated brass frame. An elegant French Art Deco five-light chandelier from the 1930s, featurin...
Brass, Nickel
$329Sale Price|20% Off
Art Deco Pendant Light with Pink Glass Shade, Brass, Germany, 1930s
Located in Schwerin, MV
Art Deco pendant light with rod suspension and marbled, spherical glass shade.
Metal, Brass
Striking & Extra Large Art Deco Glass Art & Brass Chandelier, Ten Light Pendant
Located in Lisse, NL
Wonderful and exclusive 1930s lighting ART for the perfect atmosphere by Meissen If you are looking for a remarkable chandelier to grace your living space then this almost antique A...
Brass
Art Deco Brass and White Frosted Glass Pendant Light, France, 1930s
Located in Barntrup, DE
Elegant Art Deco pendant light fixture made of brass with beautifully geometric, polygonal-shaped frosted glass shade.
Brass
French Art Deco Alabaster Pendant Light with Dark Veining and Brass Chains
Located in Barntrup, DE
Elegant French Art Deco pendant light in alabaster with contrasting dark veining and refined brass suspension.
Alabaster, Brass
German Art Deco Counterweight Pendant Light 1920s
Located in Berlin, DE
Art Deco adjustable solid brass pendant light. Germany, 1920s-1930s Lamp sockets: 2x
Brass, Bronze
French Art Deco Salmon Pink Geometric Glass and Brass Pendant Light, 1930s
Located in Barntrup, DE
Rare French Art Deco pendant light with sculptural salmon pink geometric glass shade and brass suspension, circa 1930s.
Brass
Art Deco Dark Veined Alabaster and Brass Three-Light Pendant Chandelier, 1920
Located in Barntrup, DE
Striking French Art Deco three-light pendant chandelier crafted from richly veined alabaster and suspended by elegant brass chains, France, circa 1920s.
Alabaster, Brass
French Art Deco Brass and Frosted White Glass Poppy Pendant Light, 1930s
Located in Barntrup, DE
Elegant French Art Deco pendant light with frosted glass shade featuring stylized poppy motifs and refined brass suspension.
Brass
Art Deco Dark Veined Alabaster and Brass Three-Light Pendant Chandelier, France
Located in Barntrup, DE
French Art Deco pendant chandelier crafted in richly veined alabaster and brass, France, circa 1920.
Alabaster, Brass
Art Deco 9-Light Brass Chandelier, 1940s
Located in Palermo, IT
Art Deco 9-light brass chandelier, 1940s e14 lamps. Intact and in good condition, found in a noble apartment in my hometown, Palermo.
Brass
Top Art Deco Design Brass and Two Light Alabaster shades Pendant Light / Fixture
Located in Lisse, NL
Finally, the brass canopy is the perfect finish to this striking Art Deco pendant and with the metal hook inside, it makes mounting this chandelier safely and tight to your ceiling c...
Alabaster, Brass, Wire
Art Deco Alabaster and Brass Pendant Light with Dark Veining, Germany, 1920
Located in Barntrup, DE
A striking and generously proportioned Art Deco pendant light from Germany, dating to the 1920s, is defined by its beautifully veined alabaster bowl and balanced architectural suspen...
Alabaster, Brass
$1,100 / item
Art Deco Milk Glass Skyscraper Pendant Light
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
Circa 1930. We offer this Art Deco Milk Glass Skyscraper Pendant Light. The price its per item but we have two available.
Brass
Art Deco Chandelier Pendant Light, Patinated Brass Cream Fabric Shades, 1930s
By J.L Lobmeyr, Rupert Nikoll, Josef Frank, J.T. Kalmar, Paavo Tynell
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A large and fantastic six-arm pendant chandelier made of brass and cream colored pleated fabric shades, manufactured in Austria in 1930s.
Brass, Bronze
French Art Deco Lantern-Shaped Painted Glass and Brass Pendant Light, 1930s
Located in Barntrup, DE
French Art Deco Lantern-Shaped Painted Glass and Brass Pendant Light, France, 1930s This French Art Deco pendant light from the 1930s impresses with its rare lantern-shaped painted ...
Brass
Czechoslovak Rondocubist / Art Deco Geometric Pendant Light
Located in Hronská Breznica, Banskobystrický kraj
a highly collectible, authentic ceiling chandelier from the famous Czech Cubism / Rondocubism period (circa 1920s–1930s), manufactured in former Czechoslovakia. This unique avant-gar...
Brass
Art Deco Pendant Light in Rare Green Opal Glass and Brass.
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
Circa 1930. We offer this Art Deco Pendant Light in Rare Green Opal Glass and Brass, Absolutely a very rare and difficult to find piece due to its beautiful color and materials.
Glass
Art Deco Brass Inverted Dome Six-Light Pendant Lamp, Germany, ca. 1930
Located in Barntrup, DE
Art Deco brass inverted dome six-light pendant lamp, Germany, ca. 1930.
Metal, Brass
Art Deco White and Pink Marbled Glass and Brass Pendant Light, 1930s
Located in Barntrup, DE
An Art Deco style marbled white and light pink glass and brass pendant light from the 1930s, Germany.
Metal, Brass
Art Deco Marbled Yellow and Brown Glass and Brass Pendant Light, 1930s
Located in Barntrup, DE
An Art Deco marbled, slightly layered dark yellow and brown glass and brass pendant light from the 1930s, Germany.
Metal, Brass
Art Deco Layered Opaline Glass Pendant Light
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Art Deco pendant light features a layered, Frost pattern opaline glass shade on a decorative, steel and brass pole with canopy.
Brass, Steel
French Art Deco Frosted Glass and Chromed Brass Pendant Light by Primaflore
By Verdun
Located in Barntrup, DE
French Art Deco pendant light with a frosted clear glass lamp shade/bowl from the 1930s.
Metal, Brass, Chrome
Beautiful German Art Deco Glass Ceiling Pendant Light
Located in Berlin, DE
Beautiful rare Art Deco glass and brass pendant light. Germany 1920/1930s
Brass
Contemporary Art Deco Inspired Up Pendant Lamp Dream Light Green and Brass
By Mambo Unlimited Ideas
Located in Lisbon, PT
Blending repetitive linear patterns with shapely silhouettes, Up Pendant Lamp helps to infuse any interior with a touch of industrial style. The polished Brass or Copper detail enric...
Brass, Copper, Metal
$394 / item
Art Deco Clear Glass Brass Pendant Lights
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Ribbed clear glass pendant. 2 meter black wire brass top 2.20 kg / 4.9 lb Priced per individual item. All lamps have been made suitable by international standards for incandescent ...
Brass
Antique Cut Glass Pendant Light, Brass Frame, Art Deco Style, 1920
Located in Lincoln, GB
Antique Cut Glass Pendant Light This exquisite pendant light features an original gallery with delicate detailing along the rim. Its stunning cut glass design reflects light beautif...
Brass
Large Art Déco Pendant Light, Germany 1920s - 1930s
Located in Schwerin, MV
Large pendant light from the 1920s - 1930s with a marbled glass shade and rope suspension in good condition. The lamp has a large pink shade with a curved underside and a stepped edg...
Brass
Art Deco Brass and Glass Octagonal Design Pendant Light / Hallway, Porch Lantern
Located in Lisse, NL
Handcrafted and stylish, Italian made pendant with 16 colored art glass panels. If you are looking for a unique and stylish lantern-like pendant to grace your entry hall or landing ...
Brass
Midcentury M. Brass & Glass Holophane Art Deco Style Pendant Light, 5 Available
By Holophane
Located in Lisse, NL
Five identical and good size pendant lights. Will also be sold individually. If you are looking for a group of beautiful and truly timeless pendants for a hallway, a large table or ...
Brass
French Art Deco “Clichy” Yellow Glass Pendant Light
Located in Amsterdam, NL
French “Clichy” yellow coloured glass pendant lamp Brass glass holder Weight : 1.00 kg / 2.2 lb Priced per individual item. All lamps have been made suitable by international stand...
Brass
French Art Deco Glass and Brass Flower Pendant Light by Maxonade Paris, 1920
By Maxonade
Located in Barntrup, DE
French Art Deco glass and brass flower pendant light by Maxonade Paris, 1920s.
Brass
Brass French Art Deco Hanging Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
Brass French Art Deco hanging light fixture. Globes have etched floral pattern.
Glass
French Art Deco Light Pink Frosted Glass Three-Light Pendant Light by Degue
By David Gueron Degue
Located in Barntrup, DE
Elegant French Art Deco pendant light with molded frosted glass bowl by Degué and warm brass suspension details.
Brass, Bronze
Art Deco Layered Marbled Yellowish Beige and Brown Glass and Brass Pendant Light
Located in Barntrup, DE
An Art Deco style marbled layered yellowish beige and brown glass and brass pendant light from the 1950s, Germany.
Metal, Brass
$735Sale Price / set|48% Off
20th century French Art deco Pendant Light, 1930s
Located in LEGNY, FR
Set of 3 art deco globes transformed into pendant lights. Two are with a chrome metal support and the other is in brass. Black wire. Nice globes typical of the 1930s. Possibility to ...
Metal, Brass
Large Art Déco Pendant Light, Germany 1920s - 1930s
Located in Schwerin, MV
Große Pendelleuchte aus den 1920er - 1930er Jahren mit marmoriertem Glasschirm und Seilaufhängung. Die Leuchte hat einen großen hellgelben Schirm mit dunkelblauer Marmorierung. Der S...
Brass
$1,178Sale Price|41% Off
Outstanding Art Deco Streamline Pendant Light, 1930s, Germany
Located in Biebergemund, Hessen
Art Deco pendant lamp handmade in the 1930s. The lamp is made in form of the streamlined locomotive of the time.
Brass, Chrome
Art Deco Layer Cake Opaline Glass Pendant Light
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Art Deco pendant light features a layer cake, ribbed pattern opaline glass shade on a decorative, steel and brass pole with canopy.
Brass, Steel
Art Deco White Milk Glass Diamond Light Fixture or Pendant Brass Canopy & Chain
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
Art Deco white milk glass diamond light fixture or pendant, brass canopies and chain.
Brass
"Art Deco Pendant Light, Brass and Frosted Glass, Silver Plated, C. 1990"
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Single light set within a beautiful frosted glass that has a unique bevel and has a single Candelabra socket .Surrounded by a silver plated surround and suspended on a silver plated...
Silver Plate, Brass
French Art Deco Chromed Brass and Frosted Glass Pendant Light by Noverdy, 1930s
By Jean Noverdy
Located in Barntrup, DE
French Art Deco pendant light with frosted white glass lamp shade/bowl by Jean Noverdy, circa the 1930s.
Brass, Chrome, Metal
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.
The 1920s design is a thrilling combination of saturated colors, ancient motifs and modern aesthetics.
Bespoke lighting is a hallmark of upscale interiors, and contemporary makers are increasingly ambitious in their materials and forms.