$4,980 / item
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 100watts each. Excelent condition, repolished. up to 5 pieces available, price per lamp
Steel
$3,053 / item
Modern Pendant Uplight Brass Sax
By Atelier Boucquet
Located in Roeselare, BE
Pendant in brass uplighting.
Brass
$3,053 / item
Modern Pendant Uplight Brass SAX led
By Atelier Boucquet
Located in Roeselare, BE
Pendant in brass uplighting led light.
Brass
$3,053 / item
Modern Pendant Uplight Brass SAX led
By Atelier Boucquet
Located in Roeselare, BE
Pendant in brass uplighting led light.
Brass
$3,053 / item
Modern Pendant Uplight Brass SAX led
By Atelier Boucquet
Located in Roeselare, BE
Pendant in brass uplighting led light.
Brass
Patinated Brass Uplight Bowl Chandelier Pendant Light by J.T. Kalmar, 1960
By Florian Schulz, J.T. Kalmar, Stilnovo
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A large polished brass bowl up light chandelier / pendant light by J.T. Kalmar, Austria, manufactured in midcentury, circa 1960 (late 1950s or early 1960s). The fixture is made of so...
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 midcentury, around 1970 (late 1960s or early 1970s). This uplighter has six sockets fo...
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
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 mount light fixture dating back to the 1950s. (Actually there were three pieces avail...
Metal, Aluminum, Brass
Swedish Modern brass chandelier, attributed to Bergboms, 1940s/1950s
By Bergboms
Located in Uppsala, SE
Swedish Modern, 5-light brass chandelier with with uplight shades attributed to Bergboms.
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 double tier with double tier waterfall glass bead chain and glass ball drops.
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 is functional.
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, possibly designed by Paavo Tynell for Idman/Taito Oy.
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 100watts each. Excelent condition, repolished. up to 2 pieces available, price per lamp
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
One of a pair of original Mid-Century Modern six-shades black metal chandelier with perforated shades. They are attached to a chrome-plated ring with chrome-plated machine joints. A ...
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 beautiful bell-shaped body suspended by three chains, and finished with a bronze and ...
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 vertically and horizontally. Each bowl is uplit with holds a 250W halogen bulb. Original ...
Brass
Pendant with Uplight in the Manner of Pietro Chiesa for Fontana Arte
By Fontana Arte, Pietro Chiesa
Located in Albano Laziale, Rome/Lazio
Disc pendant with milky white glass surrounded by a pearl border in brass. As well as having light inside the disc there is uplight inside the ivory colored cup on top.
Brass
1940s Brass Uplight Chandelier
By Florian Schulz, Gio Ponti, Fontana Arte, Pietro Chiesa
Located in Vienna, AT
Excellent uplight chandelier from the 1940s made of very solid brass.
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.
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 Emil Stejnar for Rupert Nikoll from the 1950s.
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 midcentury, circa 1970 (late 1960s or early 1970s). This uplighter has three socket...
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 sleek white enameled aluminum pierced shallow bowl shaped light fixture contains thre...
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 details, Attributed to Stilnovo, circa 1958 / Made in Italy 12 lights / E12 or E14 type...
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-century vintage piece manufactured in the 1950s. It is made of a Brass bowl with cut...
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, Austria, manufactured in midcentury, circa 1970 (late 1960s or early 1970s). This uplig...
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 and has an unusual design.
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 restored condition, the total height can be on request customized.
Crystal, Brass
Sold
H 27.56 in Dm 19.3 in
J.T. KALMAR Uplight Ceiling Brass Lamp, Chandelier, Mod. 8585, 1960s, Austria
By J.T. Kalmar, Kalmar Lighting
Located in Biebergemund, Hessen
Beautiful Mid-Century Modern 'UFO' ceiling light, manufactured by J.T. Kalmar in 1960's, Austria, Vienna. This chandelier is a striking appearance in every room. Elegant shape and hi...
Metal, 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 vintage piece manufactured in the 1950s. It is made of a Brass bowl with cut glass...
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 frosted white glass globe shades. Original working condition.
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 embossed and it supports an opalescent Flower shaped shade in a light primrose col...
Opaline Glass
Organic Shaped Pendant Light Uplight Bowl, Brass Cut Crystal Glass, 1960
By Rupert Nikoll, J.T. Kalmar
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A gorgeous uplight chandelier by Rupert Nikoll, Vienna, Austria, manufactured in Mid-Century, circa 1960 (1950s or early 1960s).
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 1960 (late 1950s or early 1960s).
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 1960 (late 1950s or early 1960s).
Brass
Uplight Pendant Lamp by J.T. Kalmar, 1960s, Austria
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in München, BY
Uplight pendant lamp by J.T. Kalmar, Vienna, Austria in 19560s. Makers mark inside the canopy. The lamp is executed with three E27 Edison screw fit bulb holders.
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 mount light fixture dating back to the 1950s. This exquisite light, originally design...
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 mount light fixture dating back to the 1950s. (Actually there were three pieces avail...
Metal, Aluminum, 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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