Revolve Rise and Fall Pendant Light, Brushed Brass, Green by Bert Frank
Located in Geneve, CH
Revolve rise and fall pendant light - Brushed brass - Green by Bert Frank Dimensions: 30 x 35 x 11 cm, small lamp 7.6 cm Materials: Brass, steel When Adam Yeats and Robbie Llewell...
Brass, Steel
Revolve Rise and Fall Pendant Light, Polished Brass, Green by Bert Frank
Located in Geneve, CH
Revolve rise and fall pendant light, polished brass, green by Bert Frank Dimensions: 30 x 35 x 11 cm, small lamp: 7.6 cm Materials: Brass, steel When Adam Yeats and Robbie L...
Brass, Steel
Revolve Rise and Fall Pendant Light, Polished Brass, Black by Bert Frank
Located in Geneve, CH
Revolve rise and fall pendant light - polished brass - black by Bert Frank Dimensions: 30 x 35 x 11 cm, small lamp: 7.6 cm Materials: Brass, steel Also available: brushed brass ...
Brass, Steel
Revolve Rise and Fall Pendant Light, Brushed Brass, Oxblood by Bert Frank
Located in Geneve, CH
Revolve rise and fall pendant light - brushed brass - oxblood by Bert Frank Dimensions: 30 x 35 x 11 cm, small lamp: 7.6 cm Materials: Brass, steel Also Available in polished br...
Brass, Steel
Revolve Rise and Fall Pendant Light, Brushed Brass, White by Bert Frank
Located in Geneve, CH
Revolve rise and fall pendant light - brushed brass - white by Bert Frank Dimensions: 30 x 35 x 11 cm, small lamp 7.6 cm Materials: Brass, steel Also available in polished brass...
Brass, Steel
Revolve Rise and Fall Pendant Light, Polished Brass, White by Bert Frank
Located in Geneve, CH
Revolve rise and fall pendant light - polished brass - White by Bert Frank Dimensions: 30 x 35 x 11 cm, small lamp: 7.6 cm Materials: Brass, steel Also available in brushed bras...
Brass, Steel
Revolve Rise and Fall Pendant Light, Polished Brass, Blue by Bert Frank
Located in Geneve, CH
Revolve Rise and fall pendant light - Polished brass - Blue by Bert Frank Dimensions: 30 x 35 x 11 cm, small lamp: 7.6 cm Materials: Brass, steel Also Available in brushed brass...
Brass, Steel
Revolve Rise and Fall Pendant Light, Brushed Brass, Black by Bert Frank
Located in Geneve, CH
Revolve rise and fall pendant light - Brushed brass - Black by Bert Frank Dimensions: 30 x 35 x 11 cm, small lamp: 7.6 cm Materials: Brass, steel Also available in polished bras...
Brass, Steel
Revolve Rise and Fall Pendant Light, Brushed Brass, Blue by Bert Frank
Located in Geneve, CH
Revolve rise and fall pendant light - Brushed brass - Blue by Bert Frank Dimensions: 30 x 35 x 11 cm, small lamp: 7.6 cm Materials: Brass, steel Also available in polished brass.
Brass, Steel
Revolve Rise and Fall Pendant Light, Polished Brass, Oxblood by Bert Frank
Located in Geneve, CH
Revolve rise and fall pendant light - polished brass - Oxblood by Bert Frank Dimensions: 30 x 35 x 11 cm, small lamp: 7.6 cm Materials: Brass, steel Also available in brushed br...
Brass, Steel
Italian Sputnik Chandelier in Brass, Teak and with Egg Rise and Fall
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Mounted with 'Jumbo' light bulbs this three-armed Italian chandelier has a lot to offer aesthetically, circa 1950. Notice the stylish slate grey asymmetrical center mount that holds ...
Brass
Einar Bäckström mid-century rise and fall modernist pendant lamp, Sweden, 1950s
By Einar Backstrom
Located in Forserum, SE
The patented rise and fall mechanism, model 10-1, produced by Haglund & Söner, makes the fixture easily adjustable in height.
Brass, Steel
Antique Arts & Crafts Brass Rise and Fall Glass Ceiling Light Lamp, c.1910
Located in London, GB
An incredibly elegant rise and fall ceiling light made in England. c.1910 An exceptional early 20th‑century rise‑and‑fall pendant of forged and hammered brass, shaped with the fluid...
Brass
Paavo Tynell Style Height-Adjustable Brass Pendant Lamp by Itsu, Finland, 1950s
By Paavo Tynell, Itsu
Located in Turku, Finland
This pulley-operated pendant (also known as a rise-and-fall pendant or counterweight pendant) reflects the elegant Scandinavian Modern lighting designs of the period and shows strong...
Brass
Italian Brass + Opaline Glass Chandelier in the Manner of Stilnovo, 1950s
By Stilnovo
Located in Chicago, IL
An Italian chandelier from the 1950s, crafted in the manner of Stilnovo. The composition feels architectural: slim brass rods rise and fall around the central drop, while curved arms...
Brass
Bertil Brisborg, Nordiska Kompaniet, mid century pendant lamp 33087 Sweden 1950s
By Nordiska Kompaniet, Bertil Brisborg
Located in Forserum, SE
A modernist rise-and-fall pendant lamp, model 33087, designed in the 1950s by Bertil Brisborg for the renowned Swedish department store Nordiska Kompaniet.
Brass, Steel
Bertil Brisborg, Nordiska Kompaniet, mid century pendant lamp, Sweden, 1950s
By Nordiska Kompaniet, Bertil Brisborg
Located in Forserum, SE
A modernist rise-and-fall pendant lamp, model 530-008, designed in the 1950s by Bertil Brisborg for the renowned Swedish department store Nordiska Kompaniet.
Steel
Brass rise and fall pendant model P295 by Lyfa, 1960s
By Lyfa
Located in HEILOO, NL
Brass rise and fall hanging lamp designed by Fritz Schlegel produced by Lyfa 1960s Model P295. The lamp is adjustable in height using a pulley in a brass housing. The lamp can be a...
Brass
Unavailable
H 25 in W 31.5 in D 31.5 in
brass and aluminum Pendant rise and fall 1950s in the style of Sciolari
Located in London, GB
Contemporary Brass and aluminum Pendant rise and fall inspired by Italian 1950s lights.
Aluminum, Brass
Unavailable
H 40 in W 25.25 in D 25.25 in
Rise and Fall Hanging Lamp by Gaetano Scolari for Stilnovo, circa 1960
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in London, GB
A very elegant ceiling light by Gaetano Scolari for Stilnovo designed in the 1950s. This model, circa 1960 with a burgundy colored top shade and brass lower shade. Height adjustable ...
Aluminum, Brass
Unavailable
H 12.21 in Dm 18.12 in
Brass Pendant by Sidse Werner, Holmegaard, 1970s, Scandinavian Modern Brass Lamp
By Holmegaard, Sidse Werner
Located in Frederiksberg, DK
Brass pendant by Sidse Werner (presumed) for Holmegaard in the 1970s, Scandinavian Modern polished brass hanging light in near excellent vintage condition.
Brass
Brass Pendant by Sidse Werner, for Holmegaard in the 1970s
By Holmegaard, Sidse Werner
Located in Brondby, Copenhagen
Brass pendant by Sidse Werner (presumed) for Holmegaard in the 1970s - Scandinavian Modern polished brass hanging light in near excellent vintage condition.
Aluminum, Brass
Unavailable
H 13 in Dm 13.39 in
Dark Brown Glass Pendant by Jan Johansson for Flygsfors, Sweden, 1970s
By Jan Johansson, Flygsfors
Located in Frederiksberg, DK
All original incl. black rise and fall suspension with black canopy. Tested and fully functional.
Blown Glass, Wood
Unavailable
H 14.38 in Dm 7.09 in
Guldpendel, Chrome Pendant Pair by Vilhelm Lauritzen in 1956 for Louis Poulsen
By Louis Poulsen, Vilhelm Lauritzen
Located in Frederiksberg, DK
Originally the GULDPENDEL was designed with a brass lacquered almost golden surface - hence the name GULDPENDEL (Gold pendant).
Aluminum
Rise & Fall Gilt Brass Chandeliers, England, circa 1910
Located in Culver City, CA
Rise & fall gilt brass chandeliers England circa 1910 Brass framework with pulley system, and original Jefferson Moonstone Glass Shades Measures: 27” W x 4” D x 39.5” H-68.5” ...
Brass
Vintage Danish Rise and Fall Brass Ceiling Lamp from Vitrika, 1970s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Tiered/multi-shaded hanging light with suspensions system - rise and fall. Hereby the height is easily adjusted by hand. Designed and manufactured by Vitrika in Denmark during the ea...
Brass
Large Copper ‘Rise & Fall’ Pendant Light Germany, circa 1960
Located in London, GB
A large solid copper ‘rise & fall’ pendant light, most probably designed and made in Germany, circa 1960.
Brass, Copper
Sold
H 44 in W 21 in D 4 in
Late 19th Century 2-Branch Brass Rise and Fall Chandelier Ceiling Light Stamped
Located in London, GB
Late 19th century 2-branch brass rise and fall chandelier ceiling light stamped 3017 Item detail: We are proud to offer a very good quality late 19th century 2-branch rise and fall ...
Brass
Rise & Fall Chandelier w/ Decorative Torpedo Shades
Located in San Francisco, CA
A circa 1900 Rise and Fall ceiling light fixture with textured, beautifully etched torpedo-shaped glass shades. An elegant brass, 2-arm design. The motif has floral and mandala bandi...
Brass
Sold
H 63 in W 24.41 in D 5.91 in
Art Deco Brass GEC Rise and Fall Holophane Glass Ceiling Light Lamp, c.1930
By General Electric Company (GEC) 1
Located in London, GB
An elegant rise and fall ceiling light made in England by GEC. c.1930 Of exceptional quality as is expected by high-end fittings from GEC. Brass construction throughout - which has ...
Brass
Sold
H 37.41 in W 25.2 in D 5.12 in
Edwardian Faraday & Son Rise and Fall Prismatic Glass Ceiling Light Lamp, c.1910
By Faraday & Son
Located in London, GB
A beautifully formed rise and fall ceiling light with prismatic glass shades. c.1910 Of exceptional quality and although unstamped, very likely made by Faraday & Son. Silver plate...
Brass, Silver Plate
Sold
H 90.56 in W 26.38 in D 5.91 in
Antique Copper GEC Rise and Fall Prismatic Glass Ceiling Light Lamp, c.1930
By General Electric Company (GEC) 1
Located in London, GB
An elegant rise and fall ceiling light made in England by GEC. c.1930 Of exceptional quality as is expected by high-end fittings from GEC. Oxodised copper on brass construction th...
Brass
Sold
H 47.25 in W 30.32 in D 7.88 in
Antique Art Deco GEC Rise and Fall Prismatic Glass Ceiling Light Lamp, c.1930
By General Electric Company (GEC) 1
Located in London, GB
An amazing pair of rise and fall ceiling lights made in England by GEC. c.1930 Of exceptional quality as is expected by high-end fittings from GEC. Silver plated brass construction ...
Silver Plate, Brass
Sold
H 86.62 in W 25.6 in D 5.91 in
Antique F&C Osler Rise & Fall Holophane Glass Ceiling Light Lamp, c.1920
By F. & C. Osler
Located in London, GB
A beautifully formed rise and fall ceiling light with Holophane glass shades. c.1910 Of exceptional quality and although unstamped, very likely made by F&C Osler. Silver plated br...
Silver Plate, Brass
Brass Pendant Light by Frits Schegel
Located in London, GB
Great rise and fall brass pendant light by Frits Schegel.
Brass
Sold
H 51.19 in Dm 25.6 in
Large Swedish Ceiling Lamp 50's Fall in Fabric & Brass Style of Paavo Tynell
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Scandinavian hanging lamp from the 1950s with a rise and fall system in beige lacquered metal with vermiculated paint. Original pleated fabric shade, ceiling attachment and solid bra...
Metal, Brass
Polished Brass Hanging Light Pendant Style of Paavo Tynell 1950s
By Paavo Tynell
Located in London, GB
Excellent quality hanging light with a rise and fall mechanism in polished brass. Style of Paavo Tynell c1950s.
Brass
19th century arts and crafts brass hanging oil chandelier
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Fine quality arts and crafts rise and fall hanging oil lamp. Strong in the arts and crafts design, all original parts present. 3 arm main body, each with a pair of additional candl...
Brass
Italian Counter Balance Ceiling Pendant
Located in London, GB
Counter weight rise and fall ceiling light. Four-light. Brass and black lacquered shade. Height is adjustable from highest approx. 70cm to required drop.
Brass
19th Century Arts & Crafts Brass Hanging Oil Chandelier
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Fine quality Arts & Crafts rise and fall hanging oil lamp. Strong in the Arts & Crafts design, all original parts present. 3-arm main body, each with a pair of additional candleho...
Brass
19th Century Arts & Crafts Brass Hanging Oil Chandelier
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Fine quality Arts & Crafts rise and fall hanging oil lamp. Strong in the Arts & Crafts design, all original parts present. 3 arm main body, each with a pair of additional candleho...
Brass
Mid Century Space Age Light Fixture Pendant Light Chandelier
Located in ROTTERDAM, ZH
The height of the lamp can be easily adjusted with the rise-and-fall mechanism. The lamp requires 4 E26/27 lightbulbs.
Metal, Chrome
Danish Modern Red "Kegle" Pendant by Bent Karlby for Lyfa 1960s
By Lyfa, Bent Karlby
Located in Asaa, DK
Shade in aluminium with row of slits all along the lower edge. Top cone in brass. Rise-and-fall pulley mechanism concealed in egg shaped box on the wire between the pendant and the ...
Aluminum
Counterbalance Pendant Light, circa 1950
Located in London, GB
Italian counter balance light with green shade Drop of light can be adjusted as desired with rise and fall of weight Shortest drop can be is 85cm. Re wired and PAT tested.
Brass
Sold
H 11.82 in W 13.78 in D 4.34 in
Revolve Rise and Fall Pendant Light, Brushed Brass, Green by Bert Frank
Located in Geneve, CH
Revolve rise and fall pendant light - Brushed brass - Green by Bert Frank Dimensions: 30 x 35 x 11 cm, small lamp 7.6 cm Materials: Brass, steel When Adam Yeats and Robbie Ll...
Brass, Steel
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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