Large J.T. Kalmar Uplight Brass Dome Chandelier
By Florian Schulz, J.T. Kalmar
Located in Vienna, AT
Brass dome lamp by J.T. Kalmar from the 1970s. Fitted with six E27 polcelain sockets and up to
Steel
Modern Pendant Uplight Brass Sax
By Atelier Boucquet
Located in Roeselare, BE
Pendant in brass uplighting.
Brass
Modern Pendant Uplight Brass SAX led
By Atelier Boucquet
Located in Roeselare, BE
Pendant in brass uplighting led light.
Brass
Modern Pendant Uplight Brass SAX led
By Atelier Boucquet
Located in Roeselare, BE
Pendant in brass uplighting led light.
Brass
$4,900
H 4.73 in Dm 22.45 in
Patinated Brass Uplight Bowl Chandelier Pendant Light by J.T. Kalmar, 1960
By Stilnovo, J.T. Kalmar, Florian Schulz
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A large polished brass bowl up light chandelier / pendant light by J.T. Kalmar, Austria
Brass, Metal
Kalmar White Uplight Bowl Chandelier Pendant Light, 1970s
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A large white bowl up light chandelier / pendant light by J.T. Kalmar, Austria, manufactured in
Brass, Metal
Sax Pendant Uplight Brass Created by Atelier Boucquet
By Atelier Boucquet
Located in Roeselare, BE
Pendant in brass uplighting.
Brass
Sax Pendant Uplight Brass Created by Atelier Boucquet
By Atelier Boucquet
Located in Roeselare, BE
Pendant in brass uplighting.
Brass
Sax Pendant Uplight Brass created by atelier Boucquet
By Atelier Boucquet
Located in Roeselare, BE
Pendant in brass uplighting.
Brass
Hans-Agne Jakobsson Scandinavain Modern Uplight Pendant 'B'
By Luxus of Sweden, Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in New York, NY
One of two available Scandinavian Modern uplight pendants designed by Hans-Agne Jakobsson for Luxus
Aluminum, Brass
$6,900 / item
H 14 in Dm 36 in
Grand Mid-Century Flush Mount Uplight Ceiling Lamp from Filmcasino Vienna, 1950s
Located in Vienna, AT
We are delighted to present this stunning bowl-shaped pendant light / uplight plafoniere / flush
Metal, Aluminum, Brass
Unavailable
H 24 in Dm 14.5 in
Paavo Tynell Style Beautiful Polished Brass Bowl Glass Ball Pendant Chandelier
By Paavo Tynell
Located in Mount Penn, PA
Beautiful mid-century pierced brass uplight bowl chandelier with fancy double brass palm leaf style
French Vintage Brass Uplight Chandelier
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A lovely hand-crafted brass six arm chandelier made in 20th century France is just as pretty as it
Brass
Opaline Glass and Brass Uplight Chandelier, Finland, 1950s
By Paavo Tynell
Located in Karis, Nyland
The lamp hangs from a brass stem and has three light bulbs and opaline glass shade. Not stamped
Brass
Large J.T. Kalmar Uplight Brass Dome Chandelier
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Vienna, AT
Brass dome lamp by J.T. Kalmar from the 1970s. Fitted with six E27 polcelain sockets and up to
Steel
Sold
H 36.23 in Dm 44.89 in
Modernist Black Metal Uplight Chandelier, A.B. Read for Troughton & Young, 1940s
By A.B. Read 1
Located in London, GB
the cords together and leads to a brass ceiling rose which gives the chandelier a grand presence
Brass, Chrome, Metal
Early 20th Century Classical Uplight Fixture
Located in Chicago, IL
A stunning early 20th century American Classical-inspired patinated brass uplight fixture with a
Brass
Rare Angelo Lelli Double Bowl Uplight Hanging Fixture
By Angelo Lelii
Located in North Miami, FL
Rarely available Italian double bowl brass uplight fixure. The bowl fixtures can be adjusted
Brass
Hans-Agne Jakobsson Scandinavain Modern Uplight Pendant 'A'
By Luxus of Sweden, Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in New York, NY
One of two available Scandinavian Modern uplight pendants designed by Hans-Agne Jakobsson for Luxus
Aluminum, Brass
Pendant with Uplight in the Manner of Pietro Chiesa for Fontana Arte
By Pietro Chiesa, Fontana Arte
Located in Albano Laziale, Rome/Lazio
Disc pendant with milky white glass surrounded by a pearl border in brass. As well as having light
Brass
1940s Brass Uplight Chandelier
By Pietro Chiesa, Fontana Arte, Gio Ponti, Florian Schulz
Located in Vienna, AT
Excellent uplight chandelier from the 1940s made of very solid brass. A rare combination of Art
Brass
J.T. Kalmar Brass and Crystal Uplight Chandelier, circa 1950
By Florian Schulz, J.T. Kalmar, Josef Frank
Located in Vienna, AT
Wonderful brass uplight chandelier by J.T. Kalmar from the early 1950s. A large brass bowl with cut
Crystal, Brass
Sold
H 21.66 in Dm 20.48 in
Elegant Brass Crystal Glass Pendant Light Uplight Bowl, Stejnar Nikoll 1950s
By Rupert Nikoll, Emil Stejnar
Located in Steinheim am Albuch, BW
Exceptional and highly decorative vintage floral Mid Century Modern brass uplight chandelier by
Brass
Kalmar Brass Uplight Bowl Chandelier, 1970
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A polished brass bowl up light chandelier / pendant light by J.T. Kalmar, Austria, manufactured in
Brass, Metal
Tommi Parzinger style Brass & Aluminum Bird Uplight Chandelier
By Tommi Parzinger
Located in Stamford, CT
This is a spectacular custom handcrafted Tommi Parzinger inspired whimsical bird chandelier. The
Aluminum, Brass
Uplight Chandelier Attributed to Stilnovo
By Stilnovo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Elegant vintage chandelier with tapered frosted glass shades mounted on brass frame with green
Brass
Large Uplight Brass Dome Chandelier J. T. Kalmar, Austria 1955
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Vlimmeren, BE
This rare chandelier or pendant light is designed by Kalmar Leuchten in Austria. An original mid
Brass
Three Kalmar Uplight Bowl Chandeliers Pendant Lights, Polished Brass, 1970
By J.T. Kalmar, Stilnovo
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
One of three polished brass bowl up light chandeliers / pendant light fixtures by J.T. Kalmar
Brass, Metal
Unique French Art Deco Brass 4-Light Chandelier Hanging Uplight C1920
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a unique French Art Deco 1920s era Italian uplighting chandelier. The chandelier is made of
Brass
Uplight Chandelier by J.L Lobmeyr
By J.L Lobmeyr
Located in Vienna, AT
Brass bowl with crystal perls fitted with 3 E27 sockets. Made by J.L. Lobmeyr in the 1950s. Fully
Crystal, Brass
Sold
H 27.56 in Dm 19.3 in
J.T. KALMAR Uplight Ceiling Brass Lamp, Chandelier, Mod. 8585, 1960s, Austria
By Kalmar Lighting, J.T. Kalmar
Located in Biebergemund, Hessen
, Vienna. This chandelier is a striking appearance in every room. Elegant shape and high quality
Metal, Brass
Classic Five Light, Mid-Century Modern Uplight Chandelier
By Lightolier
Located in New York, NY
American made Mid-Century Modern chandelier, brass and walnut trim arms support the original
Brass
Large Uplight Brass Dome Chandelier Model No. 3152, J. T. Kalmar, Austria 1955
By Kalmar Lighting
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Beautiful and rare chandelier or pendant light by Kalmar Leuchten, Austria. An original mid-century
Metal, Brass
French Art Deco Style Opalescent and Brass Uplight
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
French Art Deco Style Opalescent and Brass Uplight A Very pretty Light, the fixed centre column is
Opaline Glass
Organic Shaped Pendant Light Uplight Bowl, Brass Cut Crystal Glass, 1960
By J.T. Kalmar, Rupert Nikoll
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A gorgeous uplight chandelier by Rupert Nikoll, Vienna, Austria, manufactured in Mid-Century, circa
Brass
Sold
H 22.45 in Dm 20.08 in
Pendant Light Uplight Bowl by Rupert Nikoll, Brass Cut Crystal Glass, 1960s
By Rupert Nikoll, J.T. Kalmar
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A gorgeous uplight chandelier by Rupert Nikoll, Vienna, Austria, manufactured in Mid-Century, circa
Brass
Sold
H 27.56 in Dm 20.87 in
Pendant Light Uplight Bowl by Rupert Nikoll, Brass Cut Crystal Glass, 1960s
By Rupert Nikoll, Paavo Tynell, J.T. Kalmar
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A gorgeous uplight chandelier by Rupert Nikoll, Vienna, Austria, manufactured in Mid-Century, circa
Brass
Uplight Pendant Lamp by J.T. Kalmar, 1960s, Austria
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Munich, DE
Uplight pendant lamp by J.T. Kalmar, Vienna, Austria in 19560s. Makers mark inside the canopy. The
Brass
Sold
H 14 in Dm 36 in
Grand Mid-Century Flush Mount Uplight Ceiling Lamp from Filmcasino Vienna, 1950s
By Jean Royère
Located in Vienna, AT
We are delighted to present this stunning bowl-shaped pendant light / uplight plafoniere / flush
Metal, Aluminum, Brass
Sold
H 14 in Dm 36 in
Grand Mid-Century Flush Mount Uplight Ceiling Lamp from Filmcasino Vienna, 1950s
By Jean Royère
Located in Vienna, AT
We are delighted to present this stunning bowl-shaped pendant light / uplight plafoniere / flush
Metal, Aluminum, Brass
Pair of Swedish 5 Arm Brass Uplight Chandeliers
Located in New York, NY
Each composed of a multi-section brass canopy radiating five angled brass arms each supporting a
Brass
Ceiling Mount Crystal Uplight Bowl by J.T.Kalmar, Vienna, 1950
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Vienna, Vienna
Ceiling mount crystal glass uplight bowl by J.T.Kalmar, producer Kalmar Austria. Amazing brass
Crystal, Brass
A Black and White Enamel Ceiling Chandelier.
Located in New York, NY
Black and white enamel and brass ceiling chandelier with five uplights and five down lights.
Brass
$4,400Sale Price|20% Off
H 25 in W 25 in D 7 in
Single 'Lola' Sconce by Sergio Mazza and Guiliana Gramigna for Quatrifollio
By Sergio Mazza, Quattrifolio
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Single 'Lola' Sconce by Sergio Mazza and Guiliana Gramigna for Quatrifollio. Designed and manufactured in Italy, in 1974. Four large plastic petals make up this visually striking se...
Plastic
Bertu Counter Stools, White Oak Counter Stool, Chile Stool
By Bertu Furniture
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Bertu Counter Stools, White Oak Counter Stool, Chile Stool This White Oak Chile Counter Stool is beautifully constructed from solid wood in Ohio, USA. The stool is chunky and modern...
Wood, Oak
$1,536 / set
H 9.85 in W 5.91 in D 3.94 in
pair of wall lamps sconces barovier&toso 1950s - barovier & toso
By Barovier&Toso
Located in taranto, IT
pair of murano glass wall sconces in white color machined, 1950s Barovier&Toso production, with brass construction elements, brass wall bracket. Made with the "dew" technique, that ...
Brass
$1,654 / item
H 13.78 in Dm 9.45 in
Murano Round Green Glass and Brass Modern Wall Light and Sconces, 2020
Located in Roma, Lazio
Very special Murano glass wall light, stylish and elegant, their design truly unique in their kind. Beautiful coloring. The wall light is composed of a brass stem where a system for...
Brass
LUrman Sconce LALB
By Lumfardo Luminaires
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Part of our Lumfardo Luminaires contemporary collection, the LUrman Sconce LALB is an adjustable reading sconce in a lightly aged lacquered brass finish. Single E12 based socket. Max...
Brass
PMPT Flush Mount
By Lumfardo Luminaires
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Part of Lumfardo Luminaries contemporary collection, the PMPT Flush Mount is a conical flush mount fixture in the spirit of Paavo Tynell of the Scandinavian Modern tradition. Made t...
Brass
$1,882 / item
H 32 in W 20.75 in D 22.25 in
Ewa Dining Chair, Walnut with Natural Fiber Rush Woven Seat and Backrest
By Jake Whillans
Located in HAMILTON, ON
This updated nod to a classic adds bucolic spirit and rich texture to any dining setting. Exploring time-honored craft traditions, the Ewa dining chair features a handwoven seat and ...
Papercord, Rush, Rope, Wood, Oak
J.T. Kalmar Chandelier by Josef Frank
By Josef Frank, J.T. Kalmar
Located in Vienna, AT
Large brass frame with six arms fitted with E27 sockets each with silk shades. Designed by Josef Frank in the 1930s for J.T. Kalmar produced in the 1940s. The chandelier is fully re...
Brass
Early Marco Zanuso Lady Chair, Italy, 1960s, New Pure Mohair
By Marco Zanuso
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
An early, authentic Marco Zanuso lady chair, Arflex, Italy, 1960s. Newly reupholstered in a luxurious, premium, burnt orange / rust coloured 100% mohair fabric. Brass feet with nat...
Brass
Sputnik Chandelier by Studio Glustin
By Glustin Creation
Located in Saint-Ouen (PARIS), FR
Elegant Sputnik chandelier with enlightened and different sized opaline glass globes, from Murano. Structure in brass. Creation by Studio Glustin. Pair available.
Brass
$2,596 / item
H 13.78 in W 10.24 in D 9.85 in
Swedish Mid Century Sconces in Brass by Josef Frank for Svenskt Tenn
By Josef Frank, Svenskt Tenn
Located in Karlstad, SE
Stunning wall sconces model 2389 by Josef Frank for Svenskt Tenn. The lamps give a soft secondary light as the reflectors lighten up the brass back plate. Condition: Very good origi...
Brass
Pair of Mazzega-Style Smoke Murano Glass Sconces
By Mazzega
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Pair of curved smoked Murano glass wall lamps in Mazzega style. The glass reproduces the bark of trees. The shape of this lamp makes it perfect for columns and corridors. Equipped wi...
Metal, Brass
Pair of Armchairs, Upholstered in Pure Mohair
By Viggo Boesen, Flemming Lassen, Fritz Hansen, Mogens Lassen
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
A super pair of modern Danish style lounge chairs / armchairs. Beech frames and sprung seats. Newly upholstered in a golden brown, premium, soft, pure mohair fabric. Handmade in E...
Beech, Mohair
$8,900
H 55.12 in Dm 21.66 in
Counterweight Pendant Light by J.T. Kalmar, Josef Frank, Brass Wicker, 1950s
By Josef Frank, Svenskt Tenn, Haus & Garten, J.T. Kalmar, Josef Hoffmann
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A rare and fantastic height adjustable brass counter balance pendant lamp with a wicker lampshade model 'Kugel-Dreierzug' no. 2514 by J.T. Kalmar manufactured in midcentury in 1950s....
Brass
Custom Perforated Brass Metal Conical / Convex Pendant Chandelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Custom conical /convex shaped pendant chandelier in perforated brass. Can be done in different sizes and finishes.
Brass
$4,373 / set
H 6.7 in W 6.7 in D 7.88 in
Pair of Murano Crystal Sconces with Suspended Gold Leaf Particles by E. Barovier
By Ercole Barovier, Barovier&Toso
Located in Brescia, Brescia
A rare and refined pair of Murano wall sconces by Barovier & Toso, designed by Ercole Barovier, Italy, 1940s. Each sconce is composed of a sculptural, fluted cup in Murano cryst...
Gold Leaf, 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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