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Contemporary Pendant Lamp 'RI' in White Marble 'Brass Finish'
By Buzao, Bentu Design
Located in Paris, FR
Pendant lamp 'RI' by Buzao x Bentu design. Black lava stone and white marble versions available
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Marble, Brass

Contemporary Pendant Lamp 'QIE' in White Marble 'Brass Finish'
By Buzao, Bentu Design
Located in Paris, FR
(adjustable) Brass (gold) or aluminum (black) finish. Lamp type: E27 LED 3W 100-240V 80Ra 200LM 3000K
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Marble

Contemporary Pendant Lamp 'RI' in Black Lava Stone 'Brass Finish'
By Buzao, Bentu Design
Located in Paris, FR
Pendant lamp 'RI' by Buzao x Bentu Design. Black lava stone and white marble versions available
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Lava, Brass

'Repose 260' Pendant Lamp by Gamfratesi for Lyfa, Brass Finish
By Lyfa, GamFratesi Design Studio
Located in Paris, FR
Pendant lamp repose / 260 BY Lyfa Pendant lamp signed by GamFratesi for Lyfa Measures: D 260
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and...

Materials

Brass

'Repose 175' Pendant Lamp by GamFratesi for Lyfa, Brass Finish
By Lyfa, GamFratesi Design Studio
Located in Paris, FR
Pendant lamp repose / 175 BY LYFA Pendant lamp signed by GamFratesi for LYFA Measures: D.175
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and...

Materials

Brass

'Repose 400' Pendant Lamp by GamFratesi for Lyfa, Brass Finish
By Lyfa, GamFratesi Design Studio
Located in Paris, FR
Pendant lamp repose / 400 by LYFA Pendant lamp signed by GamFratesi for LYFA Measures: D.260
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and...

Materials

Brass

Contemporary pendant lamp 'QIE' in black lava stone (brass finish)
By Buzao, Bentu Design
Located in Paris, FR
Black (adjustable) Brass (gold) or aluminum (black) finish. Lamp Type: E27 LED 3W 100-240V 80Ra 200LM
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Lava

Contemporary Pendant Lamp 'Shang' in Black Lava Stone 'Brass Finish'
By Buzao, Bentu Design
Located in Paris, FR
Pendant lamp 'Shang' by Buzao x Bentu Design. After concrete version, let's meet the black lava
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Lava

Pendant in Brass with Gold-Plated Finish
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
big statement. The gold-plated finish makes pendant light an instant Classic that will look beautiful
Category

21st Century and Contemporary European Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers an...

Materials

Brass

Jugendstil Ceiling Lamp / Pendant Opaline Glass, Re-Edition
By Woka Lamps
Located in Vienna, AT
-made. Materials used are brass and opaline glass. Available in different finishes. Length: custom
Category

2010s Austrian Jugendstil Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Pendant Light in Brass with Gold-Plated Finish
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
lamp is handmade in brass and features a gold-plated finish, proof of some of the most high-quality
Category

21st Century and Contemporary European Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers an...

Materials

Brass

Tekna Pendeen Pendant Light with Massif Brass Finish
By Tekna
Located in New York, NY
Hanging lamp in massive messing or brass covered with grooved lined tiles in checkerboard pattern
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Pendant Light in Brass with Gold-Plated Finish
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
This seemingly minimal lamp is handmade in brass, using the Classic method of bending the brass
Category

21st Century and Contemporary European Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers an...

Materials

Brass

Brass and Glass Pendant Lamp
By Stillux
Located in Milan, IT
Suspended from thin metal wires, this stunning pendant lamp showcases a horizontal frame
Category

2010s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Brass and Glass Pendant Lamp
Brass and Glass Pendant Lamp
H 3.15 in Dm 15.75 in
Contemporary Pendant Lamp 'U7' Brass
By Sylvain Willenz, Arpel Lighting
Located in Paris, FR
U7 pendant lamp, brass Measures: Maximal wire length 250 cm Canopy 33 cm diameter 'U
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Minimalist Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Aluminum, Brass

Contemporary Pendant Lamp 'U5' Brass
By Arpel Lighting, Sylvain Willenz
Located in Paris, FR
U5 pendant lamp - Brass Maximal wire length: 250 cm Canopy: 33 cm diameter 'U' structure: 38 x
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Minimalist Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass, Aluminum

Contemporary Pendant Lamp 'U1' Brass
By Sylvain Willenz, Arpel Lighting
Located in Paris, FR
U1 pendant lamp - Brass Maximal wire length: 250 cm Canopy: 20 cm diameter 'U' structure: 38 x
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Minimalist Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass, Aluminum

Dafne Pendant Darkened Brass Finish Light Sculpted by Morghen Studio
By Morghen Studio
Located in Geneve, CH
Dafne pendant darkened brass finish light sculpted by Morghen Studio Materials: Brass, LED Light
Category

2010s Italian Post-Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Fantastic Ceiling Lamp in Bronzed Finish Brass Decorative Rings Ebony Finish
Located in London, GB
Sicis is delighted to welcome you at ‘Home’. The classically inspired extent in contemporary plays an eclectic style, elegant and refined. Interiors express personality. A constant...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Other Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

1970s Czech Brass Pendant Lamp
Located in High Point, NC
Art Deco glamor meets Industrial simplicity in this vintage brass pendant lamp. Made in Czechia in
Category

Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

1970s Czech Brass Pendant Lamp
1970s Czech Brass Pendant Lamp
H 37.4 in W 17.3 in D 17.3 in
Art Deco Modernist Brass Ceiling Lamp with Nickel Finish
By Sofar
Located in Rebais, FR
Art Deco modernist brass ceiling lamp with nickel finish.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Modern Pendant, Colored Glass, Brass Burnished Finish, Louise Collection
By William Brand
Located in Naarden, NL
This modern pendant in a brass burnished finish is part of the Louise collection. Stirring the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

KDLN Modern NAMI Led Glass Linear Pendant (Brass Finish)
By Kundalini, Alberto Saggia e Valerio Sommella
Located in Trezzano sul Naviglio, Milano Lombardia
Nami brass finish Nami, which means “wave” in Japanese, creates a continuous, eye-catching
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and...

Materials

Metal

'Repose 260' Pendant Lamp by GamFratesi for Lyfa, Black Finish
By Lyfa, GamFratesi Design Studio
Located in Paris, FR
PENDANT LAMP REPOSE / 260 BY LYFA Pendant lamp signed by GamFratesi for LYFA D.260 mm H.252
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and...

Materials

Brass

Contemporary Pendant Lamp 'RI' in White Marble 'Alu Finish'
By Buzao, Bentu Design
Located in Paris, FR
Pendant lamp 'RI' by Buzao x Bentu Design. Black lava stone and white marble versions available
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Marble, Aluminum

Ceiling Lamp in Champagne Finish Brass Decorative Glass
Located in London, GB
Sicis is delighted to welcome you at ‘Home’. The classically inspired extent in contemporary plays an eclectic style, elegant and refined. Interiors express personality. A constant...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Other Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Chain Brass Alternated Links Pendant Lamp
By Stillux
Located in Milan, IT
The elementary shape of a chain inspired this mesmerizing glass pendant lamp. A central metal frame
Category

2010s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Contemporary Pendant Lamp 'QIE' in White Marble 'Alu Finish'
By Buzao, Bentu Design
Located in Paris, FR
black (adjustable) Brass (gold) or aluminum (black) finish. Lamp Type: E27 LED 3W 100-240V 80Ra 200LM
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Marble

Paavo Tynell 1965 Pendant Lamps, Brass
By Gubi, Paavo Tynell
Located in Berkeley, CA
pendant contributes to a subtle and tranquil environment. Available with black, brass, white, bordeaux
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and ...

Materials

Brass

Ceiling Lamp Brass Frame Nickel or Brass Finish Glass Spheres Artistic Mosaic
By sicis
Located in London, GB
Sicis is delighted to welcome you at ‘Home’. The classically inspired extent in contemporary plays an eclectic style, elegant and refined. Interiors express personality. A constant...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Ceiling Lamp Brass Frame Nickel or Brass Finish Glass Spheres Artistic Mosaic
By sicis
Located in London, GB
Sicis is delighted to welcome you at ‘Home’. The classically inspired extent in contemporary plays an eclectic style, elegant and refined. Interiors express personality. A constant...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Beautiful Celling Lamp Brass Frame Antique Bronze or Champagne Finish
By sicis
Located in London, GB
Sicis is delighted to welcome you at ‘Home’. The classically inspired extent in contemporary plays an eclectic style, elegant and refined. Interiors express personality. A constant...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

'Repose 175' Pendant Lamp by GamFratesi for Lyfa, Black Finish
By Lyfa, GamFratesi Design Studio
Located in Paris, FR
PENDANT LAMP REPOSE / 175 BY LYFA Pendant lamp signed by GamFratesi for LYFA Measures: D.175
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and...

Materials

Glass, Opaline Glass

'Repose 400' Pendant Lamp by GamFratesi for Lyfa, Black Finish
By Lyfa, GamFratesi Design Studio
Located in Paris, FR
Pendant lamp repose / 400 BY LYFA Pendant lamp signed by GamFratesi for LYFA Measures: D.260
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and...

Materials

Glass, Opaline Glass

Stem 4 Brass Dome Pendant Lamp by Lamp Shaper
Located in Geneve, CH
Stem 4 Brass Dome Pendant Lamp by Lamp Shaper Dimensions: D 23 x W 23 x H 119.5 cm. Materials
Category

2010s Indian Post-Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Stem 4 Brass Dome Pendant Lamp by Lamp Shaper
Stem 4 Brass Dome Pendant Lamp by Lamp Shaper
H 47.05 in W 9.06 in D 9.06 in
Stem 6 Brass Dome Pendant Lamp by Lamp Shaper
Located in Geneve, CH
Stem 6 Brass Dome Pendant Lamp by Lamp Shaper Dimensions: D 23 x W 23 x H 168 cm. Materials: Brass
Category

2010s Indian Post-Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Stem 6 Brass Dome Pendant Lamp by Lamp Shaper
Stem 6 Brass Dome Pendant Lamp by Lamp Shaper
H 66.15 in W 9.06 in D 9.06 in
Drop 4 Brass Dome Pendant Lamp by Lamp Shaper
Located in Geneve, CH
Drop 4 Brass Dome Pendant Lamp by Lamp Shaper Dimensions: D 43 x W 43 x H 165 cm. Materials: Brass
Category

2010s Indian Post-Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Drop 4 Brass Dome Pendant Lamp by Lamp Shaper
Drop 4 Brass Dome Pendant Lamp by Lamp Shaper
H 64.97 in W 16.93 in D 16.93 in
Stem 2 Brass Dome Pendant Lamp by Lamp Shaper
Located in Geneve, CH
Stem 2 Brass Dome Pendant Lamp by Lamp Shaper Dimensions: D 23 x W 23 x H 101.5 cm. Materials
Category

2010s Indian Post-Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Stem 2 Brass Dome Pendant Lamp by Lamp Shaper
Stem 2 Brass Dome Pendant Lamp by Lamp Shaper
H 39.97 in W 9.06 in D 9.06 in
Rhythm 1 Brass Dome Pendant Lamp by Lamp Shaper
Located in Geneve, CH
Rhythm 1 Brass Dome Pendant Lamp by Lamp Shaper Dimensions: D 39.5 x W 39.5 x H 109 cm. Materials
Category

2010s Indian Post-Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Rhythm 1 Brass Dome Pendant Lamp by Lamp Shaper
Rhythm 1 Brass Dome Pendant Lamp by Lamp Shaper
H 42.92 in W 15.56 in D 15.56 in
Rhythm 2 Brass Dome Pendant Lamp by Lamp Shaper
Located in Geneve, CH
Rhythm 2 Brass Dome Pendant Lamp by Lamp Shaper Dimensions: D 66 x W 66 x H 109 cm. Materials
Category

2010s Indian Post-Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Rhythm 2 Brass Dome Pendant Lamp by Lamp Shaper
Rhythm 2 Brass Dome Pendant Lamp by Lamp Shaper
H 42.92 in W 25.99 in D 25.99 in
Rhythm 3 Brass Dome Pendant Lamp by Lamp Shaper
Located in Geneve, CH
Rhythm 3 Brass Dome Pendant Lamp by Lamp Shaper Dimensions: D 66 x W 66 x H 135 cm. Materials
Category

2010s Indian Post-Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Rhythm 3 Brass Dome Pendant Lamp by Lamp Shaper
Rhythm 3 Brass Dome Pendant Lamp by Lamp Shaper
H 53.15 in W 25.99 in D 25.99 in
Rhythm 4 Brass Dome Pendant Lamp by Lamp Shaper
Located in Geneve, CH
Rhythm 4 Brass Dome Pendant Lamp by Lamp Shaper Dimensions: D 66 x W 66 x H 162.5 cm. Materials
Category

2010s Indian Post-Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Rhythm 4 Brass Dome Pendant Lamp by Lamp Shaper
Rhythm 4 Brass Dome Pendant Lamp by Lamp Shaper
H 63.98 in W 25.99 in D 25.99 in
Drop 2 Brass Dome Pendant Lamp by Lamp Shaper
Located in Geneve, CH
Drop 2 Brass Dome Pendant Lamp by Lamp Shaper Dimensions: D 43 x W 43 x H 114.5 cm. Materials
Category

2010s Indian Post-Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Drop 2 Brass Dome Pendant Lamp by Lamp Shaper
Drop 2 Brass Dome Pendant Lamp by Lamp Shaper
H 45.08 in W 16.93 in D 16.93 in
Drop 1 Brass Dome Pendant Lamp by Lamp Shaper
Located in Geneve, CH
Drop 1 Brass Dome Pendant Lamp by Lamp Shaper Dimensions: D 23 x W 24 x H 114.5 cm. Materials
Category

2010s Indian Post-Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Drop 1 Brass Dome Pendant Lamp by Lamp Shaper
Drop 1 Brass Dome Pendant Lamp by Lamp Shaper
H 45.08 in W 9.45 in D 9.06 in
Drop 3 Brass Dome Pendant Lamp by Lamp Shaper
Located in Geneve, CH
Drop 3 Brass Dome Pendant Lamp by Lamp Shaper Dimensions: D 43 x W 43 x H 140 cm. Materials: Brass
Category

2010s Indian Post-Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Drop 3 Brass Dome Pendant Lamp by Lamp Shaper
Drop 3 Brass Dome Pendant Lamp by Lamp Shaper
H 55.12 in W 16.93 in D 16.93 in
Wing 3 Brass Dome Pendant Lamp by Lamp Shaper
Located in Geneve, CH
Wing 3 Brass Dome Pendant Lamp by Lamp Shaper Dimensions: D 84 x W 84 x H 140 cm. Materials: Brass
Category

2010s Indian Post-Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Wing 3 Brass Dome Pendant Lamp by Lamp Shaper
Wing 3 Brass Dome Pendant Lamp by Lamp Shaper
H 55.12 in W 33.08 in D 33.08 in
Wing 2 Brass Dome Pendant Lamp by Lamp Shaper
Located in Geneve, CH
Wing 2 Brass Dome Pendant Lamp by Lamp Shaper Dimensions: D 84 x W 84 x H 114.5 cm. Materials
Category

2010s Indian Post-Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Wing 2 Brass Dome Pendant Lamp by Lamp Shaper
Wing 2 Brass Dome Pendant Lamp by Lamp Shaper
H 45.08 in W 33.08 in D 33.08 in
Wing 4 Brass Dome Pendant Lamp by Lamp Shaper
Located in Geneve, CH
Wing 4 Brass Dome Pendant Lamp by Lamp Shaper Dimensions: D 84 x W 84 x H 165 cm. Materials: Brass
Category

2010s Indian Post-Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Wing 4 Brass Dome Pendant Lamp by Lamp Shaper
Wing 4 Brass Dome Pendant Lamp by Lamp Shaper
H 64.97 in W 33.08 in D 33.08 in
Wing 1 Brass Dome Pendant Lamp by Lamp Shaper
Located in Geneve, CH
Wing 1 Brass Dome Pendant Lamp by Lamp Shaper Dimensions: D 53.5 x W 53.5 x H 114.5 cm. Materials
Category

2010s Indian Post-Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Wing 1 Brass Dome Pendant Lamp by Lamp Shaper
Wing 1 Brass Dome Pendant Lamp by Lamp Shaper
H 45.08 in W 21.07 in D 21.07 in
Palwa Brass and Glass Chandelier Lamp Gold Finish, Germany 1960
By Palwa
Located in Vienna, AT
features different sized jewel like smooth optical crystals and gilded brass rings. It holds five large
Category

Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass, Gold

Brazilian contemporary pendant lamp in patinated brass
By Cristiana Bertolucci
Located in Sao Paulo, Sao Paulo
. This pendant is made of brass with an aged finish. Glasses are roduced by the ancient Italian sorp
Category

2010s Brazilian Organic Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Paavo Tynell '1965' Pendant Lamp in Brass
By Paavo Tynell, Gubi
Located in Glendale, CA
Paavo Tynell '1965' pendant lamp in brass. Originally designed by Paavo Tynell in 1947, this
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Finnish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and...

Materials

Brass, Metal

Island Circles Brass Pendant Lamp by Dainte
Located in Geneve, CH
Island Circles Brass Pendant Lamp by Dainte Dimensions: W 200.5 x H 76 cm. Materials: Glass and
Category

2010s American Post-Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Modern Pendant with Colored Glass in a Brass Burnished Finish, Louise
By William Brand
Located in Naarden, NL
This modern pendant in a brass burnished finish is part of the Louise collection. Stirring the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Modern Pendant with Colored Glass in a Brass Burnished Finish, Louise
By William Brand
Located in Naarden, NL
This modern pendant in a brass burnished finish is part of the Louise collection. Stirring the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Modern Pendant with Colored Glass in a Brass Burnished Finish, Louise
By William Brand
Located in Naarden, NL
This modern pendant in a brass burnished finish is part of the Louise collection. Stirring the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Modern Pendant with Colored Glass in a Brass Burnished Finish, Louise
By William Brand
Located in Naarden, NL
The Louise is a modern pendant in a brass burnished finish. With almost carefree delight
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Modern Pendant with Colored Glass in a Brass Burnished Finish, Louise
By William Brand
Located in Naarden, NL
This modern pendant in a brass burnished finish is part of the Louise collection. With almost
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Modern Pendant with Colored Glass in a Brass Burnished Finish, Louise
By William Brand
Located in Naarden, NL
The Louise is a modern pendant in a brass burnished finish. With almost carefree delight
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Modern Pendant with Colored Glass in a Brass Burnished Finish, Louise
By William Brand
Located in Naarden, NL
The Louise is a modern pendant in a brass burnished finish. With almost carefree delight
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

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Brass Finish Pendant Lamp For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic brass finish pendant lamp available at 1stDibs. Each brass finish pendant lamp for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, brass and stone. Find 3 options for an antique or vintage brass finish pendant lamp now, or shop our selection of 26 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer brass finish pendant lamp, there are earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. A brass finish pendant lamp made by Modern designers — as well as those associated with Industrial — is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made brass finish pendant lamp over the years, but those crafted by Il Pezzo Mancante, Bentu Design and Buzao are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Brass Finish Pendant Lamp?

The average selling price for a brass finish pendant lamp at 1stDibs is $4,435, while they’re typically $300 on the low end and $19,698 for the highest priced.

Finding the Right chandeliers-pendant-lights for You

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 and vintage 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 (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), 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.

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 whimsical — like the work of Beau & Bien’s Sylvie Maréchal, frequently inspired by her dreams — 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.

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