Itsu, Pendant Light, Brass, Fabric, Finland, 1960s
By Itsu
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and white fabric pendant light produced by Itsu, Finland, c. 1960s. Small staining on
Brass
Floral Brass Pendant, Sievä Oy, Finland, 1950s
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Pendant, manufactured by Sievä Oy, Finland, 1950s. Brass frame with beautiful floral details
Brass
Idman, Pendant Light, Brass, Glass, Finland, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and white opaline glass pendant light produced by Idman, Finland, c. 1950s. Wear
Brass
Idman, Pendant Light, Brass, Glass, Finland, 1950s
By Idman
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and white opaline glass pendant light produced by Idman, Finland, c. 1950s. Dramatic
Brass
Valinte, Pendant Light, Brass, Glass, Finland, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and white glass pendant light produced by Valinte, Finland, c. 1950s. Overall Dimensions
Brass
$2,883 / item
Brass Pendant by Itsu Finland, Mid 1900s
By Itsu
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Brass pendant by Itsu Finland from the mid 1900s. White inner leayer, perforated decoration on the
Brass
$1,633Sale Price|24% Off
Finnish Brass and Opaline Glass Pendant, 1950s
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Finnish brass and opaline glass pendant from the 1950s. Beautiful gold details on the opaline glass
Brass
Idman, Pendant Light, Brass, Glass, Reed, Finland, 1960
By Idman
Located in High Point, NC
A brass, white opaline glass and reed pendant light produced by Idman, Finland, c. 1960. Wear
Brass
Lisa Johansson-Pape, Pendant Light, Brass, Finland, 1950s
By Lisa Johansson-Pape
Located in High Point, NC
A brass pendant designed by Lisa Johansson-Pape and produced by Ornö, Finland, c. 1950s. Overall
Brass
Itsu, Pendant Light, Brass, Reed, Rattan, Finland, 1950s
By Itsu
Located in High Point, NC
An adjustable reed, brass and cream-white glass pendant light produced by Itsu, Finland, 1950s
Brass
Finnish Designer, Chandelier, Brass, Finland, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
An adjustable brass chandelier designed and produced in Finland, c. 1950s. Overall Dimensions
Brass
Finnish Designer, Chandelier, Brass, Finland, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
An adjustable brass chandelier designed and produced in Finland, c. 1950s. Overall Dimensions
Brass
Lisa Johansson-Pape, brass pendant for ORNO, Finland
By Stockmann-Orno, Lisa Johansson-Pape
Located in Turku, Varsinais-Suomi
This stunning pendant light from Lisa Johansson-Pape is a rare design, crafted from solid brass
Brass
Finnish Designer, Chandelier, Brass, Glass, Finland, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and white opaline glass chandelier designed and produced in Finland, c. 1950s. Overall
Brass
Floral Pendant, Finland, 1950s
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Floral pendant, manufactured in Finland, 1950s. Brass frame, plastic floral details, opaline glass
Brass
Finnish opal pendant light, Opal and brass circa 1960
Located in Hägersten-Liljeholmen, Stockholms län
Finnish Opal ceiling light circa 1960, Opal and brass ceiling finnish ceiling light wih typical
Opal, Brass
Finnish Designer, Chandelier, Brass, Rattan, Finland, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and rattan chandelier designed and produced in Finland, c. 1950s. Overall Dimensions
Brass
Finnish Designer, Chandelier, Brass, Glass, Finland, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and gilded opaline glass chandelier designed and produced in Finland, c. 1940s. Overall
Brass
Valinte Oy, Pendant Light, Brass, Glass, Metal, Finland, 1950s
By Valinte Oy
Located in High Point, NC
A brass, white opaline glass and yellow-lacquered pendant light designed and produced by Valinte OY
Metal, Brass
$3,295Sale Price|20% Off
Beautiful Mid-20th Century Brass Pendant by Itsu, Finland
By Itsu
Located in Espoo, FI
This beautiful ceiling pendant was designed during the 1950s in Finland. Itsu, short for Itä-Suomen
Brass
Finnish Designer, Chandelier, Brass, Glass, Finland, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and white opaline glass chandelier designed and produced in Finland, c. 1940s. Overall
Brass
Finnish Designer, Chandelier, Brass, Glass, Finland, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and gilded opaline glass chandelier designed and produced in Finland, c. 1940s. Overall
Brass
Finnish Designer, Chandelier, Brass, Rattan, Finland, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and rattan chandelier designed and produced in Finland, c. 1940s. Overall Dimensions
Brass
Finnish Designer, Chandelier, Brass, Glass, Finland, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and opaline glass chandelier designed and produced in Finland, c. 1940s. Overall
Brass
Finnish Designer, Chandelier, Brass, Glass, Finland, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and gilded opaline glass chandelier designed and produced in Finland, 1940s. Dimensions of
Brass
Finnish Designer, Chandelier, Brass, Glass, Finland, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and gilded opaline glass chandelier designed and produced in Finland, 1940s. Dimensions of
Brass
Finnish Designer, Chandelier, Brass, Glass, Finland, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and gilded opaline glass chandelier designed and produced in Finland, 1940s. Dimensions of
Brass
Pendant lamp in brass and opaline glass, Finland, 1940s
By Paavo Tynell
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
Great ceiling lamp in the style of Paavo Tynell. Made in Finland during the 1940s. Made in brass
Brass
Finnish Designer, Chandelier, Brass, Glass, Finland, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and glass, three-armed chandelier designed and produced in Finland, 1940s. Dimensions
Brass
Itsu, Finnish Modern, Pendant Light, Opal Glass, Finland, 1940s
Located in Manhasset, NY
Itsu, Finnish Mid-Century Modern, Pendant Light, Opal Glass, Finland, 1940s A three arm pendant
Brass
Finnish Mid-Century Brass Pendant Light with Wooden Slat Shade
Located in Karis, Nyland
A Finnish mid-century ceiling light defined by its cylindrical wooden slat shade and solid brass
Slate, Brass
Lisa Johansson-Pape, 1950's Finnish brass pendant for ORNO
By Orno Stockmann, Lisa Johansson-Pape
Located in Turku, Varsinais-Suomi
collection. The decorative brass pendant features a beautiful glass design by Gunilla Jung, and the brass
Brass
Finnish Designer, Chandelier, Brass, Glass, Rattan, Finland, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass, glass and rattan chandelier designed and produced in Finland, c. 1940s. Overall
Brass
Finnish Designer, Chandelier, Brass, Glass, Rattan, Finland, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass, glass and rattan chandelier designed and produced in Finland, c. 1940s. Overall
Brass
Scandinavian Modern Pendant, Finland, 1950s
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Scandinavian Modern pendant, manufactured in Finland, 1950s. Brass frame, crystal details, glass
Crystal, Brass
Finnish Designer, Chandelier, Brass, Metal, Rattan, Finland, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass, black-lacquered metal and rattan chandelier designed and produced in Finland, c. 1950s
Metal, Brass
Scandinavian Modern Pendant, Finland, 1950s
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Scandinavian Modern pendant, manufactured in Finland, 1950s. Brass frame, rattan wrapping details
Brass
Finnish Designer, Chandelier, Brass, Oak, Glass, Finland, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass, oak and opaline glass chandelier designed and produced in Finland, c. 1950s. Overall
Brass
Finnish Designer, Chandelier, Brass, Glass, Acrylic, Finland, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass, gilded opaline glass and acrylic chandelier designed and produced in Finland, c. 1940s
Brass
Finnish Designer, Chandelier, Brass, Glass, Acrylic, Finland, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass, acrylic and gilded beige opaline glass designed and produced in Finland, 1940s
Brass
Maria Lindeman, Pendant Light, Glass, Brass, Cord, Idman, Finland, 1960s
By Idman Oy, Maria Lindeman
Located in High Point, NC
A glass, brass and cord pendant light designed by Maria Lindeman and produced by Idman, Finland
Brass
Model ER99 Brass Pendant Light with Counterweight by Itsu, Finland, 1950s
By Paavo Tynell, Itsu
Located in Karis, Nyland
An original Finnish pendant light with counterweight mechanism, produced by Itsu in the 1950s
Brass
Modernistic Kai Ruokonen Ceiling Pendant in Brass, White & Green, Finland 1970s
By Kai Ruokonen
Located in Helsinki, FI
A strikingly modernist ceiling pendant by Finnish designer Kai Ruokonen (Finnmark), defined by its
Brass
Pendant, Oy Stockmann, Finland, 1960s
By Oy Stockmann AB
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Pendant, manufactured by Stockmann, 1960s. Brass frame, opaline glass shades. Marked. Good vintage
Brass
Modernistic Kai Ruokonen Ceiling Pendant in Brass and Orange, Finland 1970s
By Kai Ruokonen
Located in Helsinki, FI
A strikingly modernist ceiling pendant by Finnish designer Kai Ruokonen (Finnmark), featuring bold
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Pendant in Brass, Pine and Paper, Finland 1960s
Located in Helsinki, FI
A beautiful Mid-Century Modern Finnish ceiling lamp from the 1950s–60s. The pendant features a
Metal, Brass
Finnish Designer, Chandelier, Brass, Fabric, Finland, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and white fabric chandelier designed and produced in Finland, c. 1950s. Moderate patina on
Brass
Mid-Century Cylindrical Valinte Pendant 2210 in Brass & Paper, Finland 1950
By Valinte Oy
Located in Helsinki, FI
Finnish company Valinte which was one of the leading lighting manufacturers in Finland. The lamp features
Brass
Finnish Designer, Chandelier, Brass, Teak, Metal, Glass, Finland, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass, metal, teak and etched glass chandelier designed and produced in Finland, c. 1950s
Metal, Brass
Lisa Johansson Pape & Orno Opaline Glass & Brass Pendant Light, Finland 1950s
By Lisa Johansson-Pape, Orno Oy
Located in La Teste-de-Buch, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
Pendant lamp by Lisa Johansson-Pape. Manufactured by Orno in Finland in the 1950s. White opaline
Brass
Finnish Brass Table Lamp, 1950s
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Finnish brass table lamp from the 1950s. Wooden slat shade not original. Good vintage condition
Brass
Glass Pendant Lamp, Stockmann, Finland, 1950s
By Oy Stockmann AB, Lisa Johansson-Pape
Located in Karis, Nyland
. An authentic piece of 1950s Finnish design, this pendant adds a gentle yet graphic presence to
Brass
Mid-Century Itsu Ceiling Pendant Model ES 122 Opaline & Brass, Finland 1950s
By Itsu
Located in Helsinki, FI
manufacturers in Finland. The lamp is in its original condition with original opaline glass and brass shade. A
Brass, Metal
Mid-Century Modern Pendant, Finland, 1950s
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Mid-Century Modern pendant, manufactured in Finland, 1950s. Brass frame, opaline glass shades. Good
Brass
$2,161Sale Price|25% Off
Finnish Design Chandelier in Brass, Teak and Glass, Finland 1970s
By Valinte Oy
Located in Helsinki, FI
A beautiful and delicate Finnish mid-century ceiling lamp attributed to Valinte, circa the 1970s
Brass, Metal
$2,306Sale Price|26% Off
Finnish Design Mid-Century Brass Textile Flush Mount or Pendant, Finnland, 1950s
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
-white Textile shade and brass mounted. This pendant takes one E27 screw base bulb for a large light bulb
Metal, Brass
Finnish Midcentury Pendant Light, 1960s
Located in Praha, CZ
Very decent and nice style of lighting.
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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