Sold|$1,439
ASEA Brass Chandelier with 5 Lights, 1950s
By ASEA
Located in Uppsala, SE
ASEA brass chandelier / ceiling lamp with 5 lights and new white shades. Good vintage condition
Brass
Pair of Ceiling Lights by Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors, 1970s
By Carl Fagerlund, Orrefors
Located in Oslo, NO
Decorative pendant lamps in heavy crystal glass by Carl Fagerlund. Both lamps are fully working and in very good vintage condition.
Brass
Pair Original Antique Acorn Opaline Milk Glass Ceiling Pendants Lights Lamps
Located in Sale, GB
- A wonderful pair of acorn opaline pendant lights, English, Early Twentieth Century. - Heavy
Brass
Paavo Tynell Attr., Rare Set of Four Ceiling Lights, Taito Oy
By Taito Oy, Paavo Tynell
Located in Amarillo, TX
A rare set of four, large custom-made conical ceiling lamps, design attributed to Paavo Tynell
Brass
Paavo Tynell Starry Sky ceiling lights model 9068 set of 2
By Paavo Tynell, Taito Oy
Located in Long Island City, NY
be flush mounted, hung or suspended. Perforated enameled metal, brass grill, glass. One standard
Metal, Brass
Pair of French Nickel and Satin Glass Art Deco Ceiling Lights, 1930s
Located in Vienna, AT
Elegant pair of French Art Deco ceiling lights with nickeled brass hardware and satin textured
Brass, Nickel
Pair of Emil Stejnar Bowl Flush Mount Ceiling Lights Chandeliers by Rupert Nikol
By Emil Stejnar, Rupert Nikoll
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
Beautiful pair of ceiling lamps by Rupert Nikoll, Austria, Vienna, 1950s. Made of a white enameled
Brass, Metal
Pair of Thick Textured Glass Flush Mount Ceiling Lights and by Kaiser, 1960s
By Doria Leuchten Germany
Located in Rijssen, NL
thick textured glass dish mounted on a brass laquerd plate and held in place by rounded brass colored
Metal, Brass
Pair of Thick Textured Glass Flush Mount Ceiling Lights and by Kaiser, 1960s
By Doria Leuchten Germany
Located in Rijssen, NL
thick textured glass dish mounted on a brass back plate and held in place by rounded brass screws
Brass, Metal
Pair 1930s Sistrah Otto Muller style Brass Opaline Glass Pendant Lights Art Deco
By Otto Müller, Sistrah-Licht GmbH
Located in Sherborne, Dorset
a brass ceiling rose and rod. These lights are a very similar design to Otto Muller, with stepped
Brass
Pair of Italian Mid-Century Stilnovo Pendant Lights with Opaline Glass, 1960s
By Stilnovo
Located in Morazzone, Varese
pendants are fixed with steel cable (new) and original ceiling rose in dark brass to the ceiling. Both
Metal, Brass
Hans-Agne Jakobsson 'T-724M' Pendants in Brass
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Hans-Agne Jakobsson, 'T-724' Lamingo ceiling lights, brass, Sweden, 1960s. These wonderful
Brass
Swedish Pendants in Brass with Silk Fringes by Hans-Agne Jakobsson, 1960s
By AB Markaryd, Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Karlstad, SE
Pair of ceiling lights with brass frame and yellow silk fringes by Hans-Agne Jakobsson for Markaryd
Brass
Large Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Chandelier Seguso Style
By Archimede Seguso
Located in Dallas, TX
surrounded with a Murano "Statue of Liberty" style decor. The mounts are in polished brass. The ceiling
Brass
Pendants Lamps by Erik Höglund & Einar Bäckström Sweden, 1960s
By Einar Backstrom, Erik Höglund
Located in Stockholm, SE
High quality ceiling lights in brass, lacquered metal and glass. Simple cubist shapes and superb
Brass, Steel
Large Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Sputnik Chandelier
By Seguso
Located in Dallas, TX
surrounded with a Murano "Statue of Liberty" style decor. The mounts are in polished brass. The ceiling light
Brass
A Pair of Alabaster & Brass Ceiling Lights
Located in Austin, TX
A pair of inverted pyramid ceiling lights, comprised of beautiful alabaster with horizontal
Alabaster, Brass
Sold|$9,800
Pair of Ceiling Lights By Flavio Poli
By Flavio Poli, Archimede Seguso
Located in London, GB
Pair of glass and patinated brass ceiling lights by Flavio Poli designed for Hotel Royal, Spotorno
Brass
Sold|$3,150
Fontana Arte ceiling ights
Located in London, GB
Opaline glass, black enamel and brass ceiling lights. Signed Fontana.
Pair of Ceiling Lights by Lisa Johansson-Pape
By Lisa Johansson-Pape
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of brass and white painted metal Ceiling Lights by Lisa Johansson-Pape.
Brass
Italian VENINI Pair of Large Appliques or Ceiling Lights Perfect , Venezia 1960
By Toni Zuccheri, Venini
Located in Milano, IT
A couple of beautiful and famous appliques or ceiling lights model "Patchwork," designed by Toni
Brass
Pair labeled Stilnovo wall or ceiling fixtures
By Stilnovo
Located in Maastricht, NL
Pair labeled Stilnovo wall or ceiling fixtures in brass and glass. Excellent condition.
Brass
Enamel Porcelain Shade Brass Nautical Ceiling Lights
Located in New York, NY
Enamel Porcelain Shade Brass Nautical Ceiling Lights
Brass
Sold|$2,200
Pair Ceiling Lights
Located in Santa Rosa, CA
Pair of Tear Drop Crystal flush mount chandeliers with two lights.
Crystal, Brass
Pair of Mid Century Brass Hanging Ceiling Lights
Located in Stamford, CT
Pair of Brass hanging lamps have one socket each and have adjustable chains.
Brass
Sold|$900
Jacques Biny Ceiling Lights
By Jacques Biny
Located in Hudson, NY
Three black enameled metal cones with brass fittings. White interior. Priced individually
Brass
Sold|$1,800
"FLOWER POWER" FRENCH CEILING LIGHTS
Located in Miami, FL
Fun pair of ceiling lights.Charcoal glass is sandblasted with die cut flowers which exhibit a
Brass
Sold|$3,049
Pair of Jugendstil Ceiling Lights
Located in Hertfordshire, GB
A pair of Jugendstil ceiling lights by Peter Behrens (1868-1940) for AEG
Brass
A Set of four of 1940's Brass Ballroom Ceiling Lights
Located in Oakland, CA
Fresh from restoration are these wonderful ballroom ceiling lights from the golden era of dance
Brass, Steel
Leoncillo Leonardi's ceiling lamp in ceramic and brass with adjustable lights
By Lumi, Leoncillo Leonardi
Located in Roma, RM
This ceiling lamp designed by Leoncillo Leonardi, in hand-painted ceramic and brass with
Brass
Sold|$3,717
Pair Of Italian ceiling lights
By Stilnovo
Located in Megeve, FR
Brass structure and three rotative black and white lacquered diabolo lampshades.
Brass, Steel
Pair of Italian Six Arms Brass and Opaline Ceiling Lights
By Stilnovo
Located in Megeve, FR
Fantastic pair of brass Italian ceiling lamp in the taste of Angelo Lelli. In perfect condition.
Sold|$9,800
A Pair of Stilnovo Ceiling Lights
Located in London, GB
A pair of ceiling lights, brass structure, white perspex shades with black enameled details. Made
Brass
Sold|$2,000
Set of 4 Murano ceiling lights
Located in Dallas, TX
Murano ceiling lights, circa 1950 Sold individually. 4 available.
Brass
Sold|$3,357
Ceiling Lights By Stilnovo, Circa 1950
By Stilnovo
Located in Paris, FR
Red and grey Lacquered aluminium, opaline, brass. Producer: Stilnovo No longer produced
Brass
Sold|$7,195
1950s Pair of Stilnovo Ceiling Lights
By Stilnovo
Located in London, GB
Elegant pair of pendants by Stilnovo, early 1950s. Japanese style influence of the period. Original label on the internal part.
Brass
Sold|$1,079
1970's Inox Three Lights Ceiling Lamp
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
1970's Inox three lights ceiling lamp. Brass ceiling fixation. Inox lanterns. Very good condition.
Stainless Steel, Brass
Sold|$21,000
A Pair of American Modernist Ceiling Lights
Located in New York, NY
A Pair of American Modernist polished steel, brass and frosted glass Ceiling Lights
Brass
Hans-Agne Jakobsson Ceiling Lights, Sweden, 1960s
Located in Berlin, DE
Hans-Agne Jakobsson ceiling lights, seven drop shaped shades made of dark bronze colored metal and
Brass, Metal
Sold|$4,676
Pair of Italian Four Globes Ceiling Lights
By Stilnovo
Located in Megeve, FR
Beautiful pair of ceiling lights in the style of Stilnovo, in excellent condition.
Metal, Brass
Rare Pair of Lisa Johansson-Pape Ceiling Lights
By Lisa Johansson-Pape, Stockmann-Orno
Located in Berlin, DE
A rare pair of ceiling lights, by Lisa Johansson-Pape, Finland, 1950s.
Brass
Pair of Fontana Arte Ceiling/Plafonniers/Wall Lights, Italian, 1960s
By Fontana Arte
Located in London, GB
A pair of curved glazed glass and steel oxidised brass surround plafonniers/ceiling/wall lights
Brass, Bronze
Pair of 1950s "Sputnik" Ceiling Lights by Oscar Torlasco for Lumi
By Lumi, Oscar Torlasco
Located in Saint Ouen, IDF
Pair of "Sputnik" ceiling lights designed by Oscar Torlasco for Lumi in the 1950s. Eight-light
Brass
Fantastic Angelo Mangiarotti Pair of Opaline Glass Ceiling Lights, circa 196
By Angelo Mangiarotti
Located in Megeve, FR
Fantastic pair of Italian opaline glass ceiling lights, circa 1960. In excellent condition
Brass
Set of 3 ceiling lights 215 by Jacques Biny - Luminalite edition - 1956/1957
By Jacques Biny, Luminalite Edition
Located in Paris, FR
Set of 3 ceiling lights 215 by Jacques Biny (1913-1976) Luminalite edition - 1956/1957
Metal, Brass
Pair of Ceiling Lights by Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte from 1950s
By Max Ingrand, Fontana Arte
Located in London, GB
metal, and brass details. Italian, 1950s The light illuminates through the entire glass body as well
Brass, Metal
Antique American Departmnet Store Brass and White Glass Globes Chandeliers
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique American Brass & White Glass Globes Ceiling Lights
Brass
Sold|$7,168
Luigi 7 Wall / Ceiling Light
Located in London, GB
"Luigi 7", Wall/ceiling light, seven articulated arms, cream white color enameled shades on a brass
Brass
Hollywood Regency Wall or Ceiling "Flower" Light by Willy Daro, Belgium, 1970s
By Gaetano Sciolari, Willy Daro, Willy Rizzo
Located in Amsterdam, NL
designer known for his many brass, golden design. He designed some table and desk lights, but also
Brass
Italian Chandelier/Ceiling Light in Brass with Three Lights
Located in Milan, IT
Chandelier / ceiling light in brass with three arms and three opaline Murano glass shades. Has a
Brass
36 Lights Sculptural Sciolari Chandelier Italian Modernist Brass Ceiling Fixture
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Bremen, DE
Large sculptural Sciolari Chandelier with 18 arms with a total of 36 lights (18 up, 18 down
Brass
Sold|$3,201
Pair of Italian Wall or Ceiling Lights
Located in London, GB
Italian, mid-20th century Brass with black painted metal detail. Rewired and PAT tested.
Brass
Sold|$35,376
Pair of Ceiling Lights by Hans-Agne Jakobsson
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Paris, FR
In golden brass. Edited by Markaryd.
Brass
Hans-Agne Jakobsson Ceiling Lights Model T-642, Sweden, 1950s
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Berlin, DE
Ceiling pendant lamps in brass by Hans-Agne Jakobsson AB,Markaryd Model T-642. Rewired, nice
Brass
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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