Falkland pendant by Bruno Munari for Danese
By Danese Milano, Bruno Munari
Located in Doornspijk, NL
This design classic was designed in 1964 by Brunu Munari. This is a larger version, with six rings. White lycra stretch fabric.
Fabric
$585
H 24.02 in Dm 15.75 in
Italian Model Falkland Pendant Lamp by Bruno Munari for Danese Milano, 1960s
By Bruno Munari
Located in Hamburg, DE
A design classic from the Italian manufacturer Danese Milano based on a design by Bruno Munari from the 1960s. The most striking element of this lamp is the textile shade.
Metal
Falkland lamp, design by Bruno Munari for Danese, first editions, Italy
By Bruno Munari, Danese Milano
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Celebre lampada a sospensione Falkland, disegnata da Bruno Munari per Danese nel 1964.
Aluminum
$1,170
H 98.43 in Dm 17.72 in
Italian Mid-Century White Chandelier Falkland by Bruno Munari for Danesi, 1964
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian mid-century White chandelier mod. Falkland by Bruno Munari for Danesi Milano, 1964 Chandelier mod.
Aluminum
Bruno Munari 'Falkland' Floor Lamp for Artemide
By Artemide, Bruno Munari
Located in Glendale, CA
Bruno Munari 'Falkland' floor lamp for Artemide.
Aluminum, Metal
Falkland Hanging Lamp by Bruno Munari, circa 1964
By Bruno Munari
Located in Culver City, CA
Falkland hanging lamp by Bruno Munari, circa 1964.
Vintage Original Bruno Munari Model 'Falkland' for Danese
By Bruno Munari
Located in Antwerp, BE
Bruno Munari, suspension lamp, Falkland, Danese, Italy, 1964 Falkland suspension is a lamp with a spontaneous shape that is achieved by the contrasting forces of its components: t...
Aluminum
Falkland Pendant Lamp by Bruno Munari, 1960s
By Bruno Munari, Danese Milano
Located in Milano, IT
The fabulous Falkland pendant lamp was created by designer Bruno Munari in 1964 for Danese, Italy.
Metal
Falkland Pendant Light by Bruno Munari for Danese
By Bruno Munari, Danese Milano
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Falkland pendant light by Bruno Munari for Danese.
Aluminum
Falkland Pendant by Bruno Munari for Danese, 1960s
By Bruno Munari, Danese Milano
Located in bruxelles, BE
White fabric chandelier. Wear due to time and age of the luster. Stamped (see photo).
Aluminum
Sold
H 72.05 in Dm 15.75 in
1960s Italian Danese Milano Falkland Pendant Hanging Lamp by Bruno Munari - 1964
By Bruno Munari, Danese Milano
Located in London, England
An unusual and striking 1960s Italian "Falkland" pendant hanging light designed by Bruno Munari for Danese Milano.
Metal, Aluminum
Bruno Munari Falkland Pendant Lamp
By Danese Milano, Bruno Munari
Located in Oakland, CA
Vintage Bruno Munari "Falkland" pendant lamp made by Danese Milano of Italy.
Metal, Aluminum
Bruno Munari Falkland hanging lamp by Danese Milano
By Bruno Munari
Located in Highland, IN
The Falkland suspension lamp was designed by Bruno Munari in 1964 for Danese Milano, Italy.
Aluminum
Vintage Falkland Lamp Bruno Munari for Danese Milano
By Bruno Munari
Located in New York, NY
Yellow stretched Lycra Mesh over metal rings. Clean original condition, interesting bright color. Italian, Post-Modern lighting design classic. Height in listing does not include cord.
Metal
Falkland Pendant lamp by Bruno Munari for Danese, 1960s
By Danese Milano, Bruno Munari
Located in bruxelles, BE
White fabric chandelier designed by Bruno Munari. Stamped. Height max with cable: 230 cm. Wear due to time and age. FOR SHIPPING, REQUEST US FOR RECEIVE THE BEST PRICE
Aluminum
Vintage Italian Falkland Pendant Lamp by Bruno Munari for Danese, 1960s
By Danese Milano, Bruno Munari
Located in Asaa, DK
Vintage Italian Falkland pendant lamp by Bruno Munari for Danese, 1960s.
Aluminum
Stylish From Danese Milano Falkland Pendant By Bruno Munari Set Of 2
By Danese Milano, Bruno Munari
Located in Hannover, DE
This pendan is a timeless classic lamp which is designed by Bruno Munari for Danese around the 1960s. This beautiful pendant is made up of 6 rings made out of high guality aluminium....
Metal
1964 Falkland Lamp by Bruno Munari
By Bruno Munari
Located in Tarrytown, NY
Lycra mesh stretched by metal rings, long hanging lamp designed by Bruno Munari for Danese. Striking and very original design.
Metal
Bruno Munari "Falkland" Pendant, Italy, 1964
By Danese Milano, Bruno Munari
Located in Wilnis, UT
A beautiful hanging lamp designed by Bruno Munari in 1964. This eye-catching piece is beautifully made of high quality white fabric with chrome-plated metal details, creating a be...
Metal
Pillow Chair by Ash - Mint Velvet
By ASH NYC
Located in New York, NY
The Ash Pillow Chair, everyone’s favorite companion reimagined in a new textile in four luscious colorways. A comfortable, custom-woven, fully upholstered velvet throne dreamed in an...
Velvet
Rare Cocoon Two-Light Pendand Lamp Castiglioni, Flos Style, 1970's
By Goldkant Leuchten, Achille Castiglioni
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
Rare, extra long Mid-Century Modern Cocoon two-light pendant lamp or flush mount in the style of Achille Castiglioni, Flos era, 1970's. With two light sockets for E-27 large-sized sc...
Chrome, Metal
$9,131 / item
H 21.66 in W 17.72 in D 17.72 in
Pair Various Positions Nightstand in Walnut and Oak by Master Studio for Lemon
By Lemon
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Inspired by his fascination with the aesthetic allure of interiors depicted in films and literature, Yaniv Chen endeavors to capture the essence of captivating spaces. Reflecting upo...
Oak, Walnut
$1,650 / item
H 16.1 in Dm 11.5 in
'Plissé White Edition' Pleated Textile Table Lamp by Folkform for Örsjö
By Örsjö Industri AB
Located in Glendale, CA
'Plissé White Edition' pleated textile table lamp by Folkform for Örsjö. This unique table lamp was awarded “Lighting of the Year 2022” by Residence Magazine Sweden, who called it “...
Textile
$8,177 / item
H 26.78 in W 70.87 in D 36.23 in
Gervasoni Sofa Upholstered Saia 10 by David Lopez Quincoces
By David Lopez Quincoces, Gervasoni
Located in Brooklyn, NY
With balanced lines, the Saia upholstered collection is created from a classic ideal reinterpreted in a contemporary key. The name, meaning "skirt" in Portuguese, illustrates its dis...
Upholstery
$6,907 / set
H 24.01 in Dm 13.78 in
Pair of Constant Night Stands in Iroko Wood by Master Studio for Lemon
By Lemon
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Neatly proportioned with exceptional detailing, the constant nightstand is your perfect bedside partner. In our furniture making, the IDEA is to create special pieces that you can bu...
Hardwood
$1,634 / 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
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
$2,121 / item
H 4.15 in W 5.35 in D 7.75 in
Hans-Agne Jakobsson 'Mini-Tratten' Verdigris Patinated Outdoor Sconce
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Örsjö Industri AB
Located in Glendale, CA
Hans-Agne Jakobsson 'Mini-Tratten' verdigris patinated outdoor sconce. An exclusive made for U.S. and UL listed authorized re-edition of the classic Swedish design executed in rich v...
Metal
Rosso Wall Mirror
By Specchi Veneziani
Located in Milan, IT
Crafted in the finest Murano tradition, this exquisite Venetian mirror is a true work of art. Assembled with crystal and gold elements, and adorned with red glass flowers, each piece...
Glass
$8,639Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 19.69 in W 70.87 in D 27.56 in
Alexander and Jones Sunday Daybed in Oak & Cream Bouclé Handcrafted to Order
Located in Cirencester, England
The Sunday Daybed is a signature made-to-order piece by Alexander and Jones, handcrafted in our Cotswolds studio, UK, from sculpted solid oak with our signature wave form frame and c...
Bouclé, Oak, Fabric, Textile, Upholstery, Wood, Hardwood
Nuvola Cocoon Chandelier by Tobia Scarpa for Flos, Italy 1962
By Tobia Scarpa, Flos
Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI
Step into the captivating world of Italian Mid-Century Modern design with the Nuvola cocoon chandelier by Tobia Scarpa for Flos in 1962. This light suspension model boasts an inter...
Plastic
$3,900 / set
H 15 in Dm 10 in
Pair of 'Bloc' Parchment Lamps with Parchment Paper Shades by Design Frères
By Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of 'Bloc' parchment clad table lamps with matching parchment paper shades by Design Frères.
Hide, Wood, Parchment Paper
$5,735 / item
H 88.9 in Dm 9.8 in
'Tekio Vertical P4' Pendant Lamp in Japanese Washi Paper for Santa & Cole
By Santa & Cole
Located in Glendale, CA
'Tekio Vertical P4' pendant lamp in Japanese Washi paper for Santa & Cole Founded in 1985 in Barcelona, Santa & Cole produces iconic pieces by such luminaries as llmari Tapiovaara, ...
Metal
LU Louis Sconce AS
By Lumfardo Luminaires
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Handsome LU Louis sconce AS. An all brass wall sconce in an aged silver finish with patterned perforations by Lumfardo Luminaires. Made contemporary in the US. Multiples available fo...
Brass, Nickel
Gino Sarfatti Model No. 2065 Ceiling Light for Astep
By Flos, Gino Sarfatti, Astep
Located in Glendale, CA
Gino Sarfatti model no. 2065 ceiling lamp for Astep. Designed in 1950, this is an authorized re-edition by Alessandro Sarfatti, grandson of Gino Sarfatti, who applies his grandfathe...
Aluminum
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.