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Czechoslovak Light Fitting, Brutalism, 1970´s
Located in Prague 8, CZ
This chandelier was made in the 1970´s in the former Czechoslovakia.
It is made of cut glass
Category
Late 20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass
Felipe Derflinger Caged Glass Chandelier Light
By Felipe Delfinger
Located in Berkeley, CA
have been drilled and converted to become light shades on this four light brass chandelier.
Chandelier
Category
Mid-20th Century Mexican Brutalist Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Spanish Wrought Iron and Amber Glass Chandelier, Fish Design
Located in Barcelona, ES
Large Wrought Iron Fishes Chandelier with Blown Glass Globe Shades. Spain, 1950s-1960s
Rare find
Category
20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Iron, Wrought Iron
Brutalist "Spider" Model Chandelier by Marcello Fantoni Italian Design 1970s
By Marcello Fantoni
Located in Palermo, IT
Brutalist "spider" model chandelier by Marcello Fantoni, Italian design, 1970s
Intact and working
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Iron
1920s French Art Deco Chandelier in Patinated Brass New Reconstructed Shades
Located in København K, 84
Rare 20th century french Art Deco chandelier in beautiful patinated brass and new original
Category
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
H 24.81 in W 20.08 in D 3.55 in
Tenfold Pendant 3TA 18inch, Polished Nickel, Brutalist, Aluminum, Ceiling Light
By Luft Tanaka
Located in Brooklyn, NY
polished sheetmetal panels, the Tenfold Series is inspired by brutalism and the architectural styles of the
Category
2010s American Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum, Brass, Steel
H 13.5 in W 18 in D 18 in
Tenfold Pendant 3TA 18inch, Waxed Aluminum, Geometric, Brutalist Ceiling Light
By Luft Tanaka
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Tenfold Series is inspired by brutalism and the 1970's architectural style. The light fixture works well
Category
2010s American Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum, Brass, Steel
H 13.5 in W 18 in D 18 in
Tenfold Pendant 3TA 24inch, Waxed Aluminum, Geometric, Brutalist Ceiling Light
By Luft Tanaka
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Tenfold Series is inspired by brutalism and the 1970's architectural style. The light fixture works well
Category
2010s American Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum, Brass, Steel
H 18 in W 24 in D 24 in
Tenfold Pendant 3TA 32inch, Waxed Aluminum, Geometric, Brutalist Ceiling Light
By Luft Tanaka
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Tenfold Series is inspired by brutalism and the 1970's architectural style. The light fixture works well
Category
2010s American Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum, Brass, Steel
H 24 in W 32 in D 32 in
Set of 3 Brutalist Pendant Lights
By Mark Bell
Located in Berkeley, CA
one of his cool chair designs.
Brutalism in design. A style that intentionally attempts to look raw
Category
Vintage 1960s American Brutalist Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Moor Ceiling Lamp by Lisa Allegra
Located in Geneve, CH
different and responsible model.
Partners: Brutal Ceramics, Bon Jour Tattoo Club, Bonne Gueule, Carbon
Category
2010s Spanish Post-Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Clay
Vintage Midcentury Glass, Teak Wood and Sisal Rope Pendant Light
By Temde Leuchten
Located in Amityville, NY
slightest dash of brutalism. Uses one E26 or E27 bulb. In the style of Temde Leuchten or Fog & Mørup.
Category
Vintage 1960s European Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Rope, Teak, Glass
Nuno Pendant Lamp or Dining Table Lamp, Brazilian Contemporary Styled Lighting
By Noemi Saga Atelier
Located in Sao Paulo, BR
origami, concretism and brutalism. The finishing treatment was inspired by Shou sugi ban or Yakisugi, a
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Other Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Wood
H 8.67 in W 31.7 in D 11.82 in
Cinquanta Red, Black and Black Suspension Lamp by Vittoriano Viganò by Astep
By Astep, Vittoriano Vigano
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
unanimously considered by critics the most important Italian exponent of the ‘Brutalism’ current.
A
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
H 70.87 in W 100.79 in D 74.81 in
VV Cinquanta Black and Red Wall Lamp Designed by Vittoriano Viganò for Astep
By Astep, Vittoriano Vigano
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Rationalism, he was unanimously considered by critics the most important Italian exponent of the ‘Brutalism
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
H 7.09 in W 9.85 in D 14.18 in
Cinquanta Black and Black Suspension Lamp by Vittoriano Viganò for Astep
By Astep, Vittoriano Vigano
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Rationalism, he was unanimously considered by critics the most important Italian exponent of the ‘Brutalism
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
H 70.87 in W 100.79 in D 74.81 in
Cinquanta Red, Black and Black Suspension Lamp by Vittoriano Viganò for Astep
By Astep, Vittoriano Vigano
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
unanimously considered by critics the most important Italian exponent of the ‘Brutalism’ current.
A
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
H 70.87 in W 100.79 in D 74.81 in
Pendant light "bb" in Sand-Cast Brass with Glass Diffuser by Corpus Studio
By Corpus Studio
Located in PARIS, FR
explore the limits between minimal and maximal, brutalism and elegance, sensual and humorous.
The
Category
2010s French Futurist Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
H 21.26 in W 28.35 in D 3.94 in
Pendant light "bb" in Sand-Cast Aluminium with Glass Diffuser by Corpus Studio
By Corpus Studio
Located in PARIS, FR
explore the limits between minimal and maximal, brutalism and elegance, sensual and humorous.
The
Category
2010s French Futurist Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum
H 21.26 in W 28.35 in D 3.94 in
VV Cinquanta Mondrian Color Floor Lamp Designed by Vittoriano Viganò for Astep
By Astep, Vittoriano Vigano
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
unanimously considered by critics the most important Italian exponent of the ‘Brutalism’ current.
A
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
H 57.88 in W 18.9 in D 40.56 in
VV Cinquanta Black and Brass Floor Lamp Designed by Vittoriano Viganò for Astep
By Vittoriano Vigano, Astep
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Italian exponent of the ‘Brutalism’ current.
A multidisciplinary talent, a tenured professor in Interior
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
H 57.88 in W 18.9 in D 40.56 in
VV Cinquanta Black and Black Floor Lamp Designed by Vittoriano Viganò for Astep
By Vittoriano Vigano, Astep
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Rationalism, he was unanimously considered by critics the most important Italian exponent of the ‘Brutalism
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
H 57.88 in W 18.9 in D 40.56 in
VV Cinquanta White and Brass Wall Design by Vittoriano Viganò for Astep
By Vittoriano Vigano, Astep
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
exponent of the ‘Brutalism’ current.
A multidisciplinary talent, a tenured professor in Interior
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
H 7.09 in W 9.85 in D 14.18 in
VV Cinquanta White and Brass Wall Design by Vittoriano Viganò for Astep
By Vittoriano Vigano, Astep
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
unanimously considered by critics the most important Italian exponent of the ‘Brutalism’ current.
A
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
H 7.09 in W 9.85 in D 14.18 in
VV Cinquanta Black and White Wall Lamp Designed by Vittoriano Viganò for Astep
By Vittoriano Vigano, Astep
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
exponent of the ‘Brutalism’ current.
A multidisciplinary talent, a tenured professor in Interior
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
H 7.09 in W 9.85 in D 14.18 in
VV Cinquanta Black and Black Wall Lamp Designed by Vittoriano Viganò for Astep
By Vittoriano Vigano, Astep
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Rationalism, he was unanimously considered by critics the most important Italian exponent of the ‘Brutalism
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
H 7.09 in W 9.85 in D 14.18 in
Cinquanta Red, Black and Black Suspension Lamp by Vittoriano Viganò for Astep
By Vittoriano Vigano, Astep
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Rationalism, he was unanimously considered by critics the most important Italian exponent of the ‘Brutalism
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
H 70.87 in W 100.79 in D 74.81 in
VV Cinquanta Blue and Black Floor Lamp Designed by Vittoriano Viganò for Astep
By Vittoriano Vigano, Astep
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Rationalism, he was unanimously considered by critics the most important Italian exponent of the ‘Brutalism
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
H 57.88 in W 18.9 in D 40.56 in
VV Cinquanta Twin Black Wall Lamp Designed by Vittoriano Viganò by Astep
By Vittoriano Vigano, Astep
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
critics the most important Italian exponent of the ‘Brutalism’ current.
A multidisciplinary talent, a
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
H 20.48 in W 44.49 in D 21.26 in
Cinquanta Black and Black Suspension Lamp by Vittoriano Viganò for Astep
By Vittoriano Vigano, Astep
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
considered by critics the most important Italian exponent of the ‘Brutalism’ current.
A multidisciplinary
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
H 70.87 in W 100.79 in D 74.81 in
Cinquanta Red, Black and Black Suspension Lamp by Vittoriano Viganò by Astep
By Astep, Vittoriano Vigano
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
exponent of the ‘Brutalism’ current.
A multidisciplinary talent, a tenured professor in Interior
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
H 70.87 in W 100.79 in D 74.81 in
VV Cinquanta Black and Blue Wall Lamp Designed by Vittoriano Viganò for Astep
By Astep, Vittoriano Vigano
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
most important Italian exponent of the ‘Brutalism’ current.
A multidisciplinary talent, a tenured
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
H 7.09 in W 9.85 in D 14.18 in
VV Cinquanta White and Black Floor Lamp Designed by Vittoriano Viganò for Astep
By Astep, Vittoriano Vigano
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Rationalism, he was unanimously considered by critics the most important Italian exponent of the ‘Brutalism
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
H 57.88 in W 18.9 in D 40.56 in
VV Cinquanta Black and Black Wall Lamp Designed by Vittoriano Viganò for Astep
By Astep, Vittoriano Vigano
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
exponent of the ‘Brutalism’ current.
A multidisciplinary talent, a tenured professor in Interior
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
H 7.09 in W 9.85 in D 14.18 in
VV Cinquanta Black and Brass Wall Design by Vittoriano Viganò for Astep
By Astep, Vittoriano Vigano
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
exponent of the ‘Brutalism’ current.
A multidisciplinary talent, a tenured professor in Interior
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
H 7.09 in W 9.85 in D 14.18 in
VV Cinquanta Red and Black Floor Lamp Designed by Vittoriano Viganò for Astep
By Astep, Vittoriano Vigano
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Rationalism, he was unanimously considered by critics the most important Italian exponent of the ‘Brutalism
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
H 57.88 in W 18.9 in D 40.56 in
VV Cinquanta Black and Black Wall Lamp Designed by Vittoriano Viganò for Astep
By Astep, Vittoriano Vigano
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Italian exponent of the ‘Brutalism’ current.
A multidisciplinary talent, a tenured professor in
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
H 7.09 in W 9.85 in D 14.18 in
VV Cinquanta Black and Black Floor Lamp Designed by Vittoriano Viganò for Astep
By Astep, Vittoriano Vigano
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
critics the most important Italian exponent of the ‘Brutalism’ current.
A multidisciplinary talent, a
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
H 57.88 in W 18.9 in D 40.56 in
Cinquanta White, Black and Black Suspension Lamp by Vittoriano Vigano for Astep
By Astep, Vittoriano Vigano
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
exponent of the ‘Brutalism’ current.
A multidisciplinary talent, a tenured professor in Interior
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
H 70.87 in W 100.79 in D 74.81 in
VV Cinquanta Twin White Wall Lamp Designed by Vittoriano Vigano for Astep
By Astep, Vittoriano Vigano
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
critics the most important Italian exponent of the ‘Brutalism’ current.
A multidisciplinary talent, a
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
H 7.09 in W 9.85 in D 14.18 in
VV Cinquanta Black and Yellow Wall Lamp Designed by Vittoriano Viganò for Astep
By Astep, Vittoriano Vigano
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
exponent of the ‘Brutalism’ current.
A multidisciplinary talent, a tenured professor in Interior
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
H 7.09 in W 9.85 in D 14.18 in
VV Cinquanta Twin Black Wall Lamp Designed by Vittoriano Viganò for Astep
By Astep, Vittoriano Vigano
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
critics the most important Italian exponent of the ‘Brutalism’ current.
A multidisciplinary talent, a
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
H 7.09 in W 9.85 in D 14.18 in
VV Cinquanta Twin Black Wall Lamp Designed by Vittoriano Viganò for Astep
By Astep, Vittoriano Vigano
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Italian exponent of the ‘Brutalism’ current.
A multidisciplinary talent, a tenured professor in Interior
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
H 7.09 in W 9.85 in D 14.18 in
Cinquanta Black and Black Suspension Lamp by Vittoriano Viganò for Astep
By Astep, Vittoriano Vigano
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Rationalism, he was unanimously considered by critics the most important Italian exponent of the ‘Brutalism
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
H 70.87 in W 100.79 in D 74.81 in
VV Cinquanta Red and Black Floor Lamp Designed by Vittoriano Viganò for Astep
By Astep, Vittoriano Vigano
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
critics the most important Italian exponent of the ‘Brutalism’ current.
A multidisciplinary talent, a
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
H 57.88 in W 18.9 in D 40.56 in
VV Cinquanta White and Brass Floor Lamp Designed by Vittoriano Viganò for Astep
By Astep, Vittoriano Vigano
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Rationalism, he was unanimously considered by critics the most important Italian exponent of the ‘Brutalism
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
H 57.88 in W 18.9 in D 40.56 in
VV Cinquanta Yellow and Black Floor Lamp Designed by Vittoriano Viganò for Astep
By Astep, Vittoriano Vigano
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Rationalism, he was unanimously considered by critics the most important Italian exponent of the ‘Brutalism
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
H 57.88 in W 18.9 in D 40.56 in
Cinquanta White, Black and Black Suspension Lamp by Vittoriano Vigano for Astep
By Astep, Vittoriano Vigano
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
considered by critics the most important Italian exponent of the ‘Brutalism’ current.
A multidisciplinary
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
H 70.87 in W 100.79 in D 74.81 in
VV Cinquanta Twin Black Wall Lamp Designed by Vittoriano Viganò for Astep
By Astep, Vittoriano Vigano
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
critics the most important Italian exponent of the ‘Brutalism’ current.
A multidisciplinary talent, a
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
H 7.09 in W 9.85 in D 14.18 in
VV Cinquanta Black and Red Wall Lamp Designed by Vittoriano Viganò for Astep
By Astep, Vittoriano Vigano
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Rationalism, he was unanimously considered by critics the most important Italian exponent of the ‘Brutalism
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
H 7.09 in W 9.85 in D 14.18 in
VV Cinquanta Black and White Wall Lamp Designed by Vittoriano Viganò for Astep
By Vittoriano Vigano, Astep
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Rationalism, he was unanimously considered by critics the most important Italian exponent of the ‘Brutalism
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
H 7.09 in W 9.85 in D 14.18 in
VV Cinquanta White and Brass Wall Design by Vittoriano Viganò for Astep
By Vittoriano Vigano, Astep
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
exponent of the ‘Brutalism’ current.
A multidisciplinary talent, a tenured professor in Interior
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
H 7.09 in W 9.85 in D 14.18 in
VV Cinquanta Twin Black Wall Lamp Designed by Vittoriano Viganò for Astep
By Vittoriano Vigano, Astep
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Italian exponent of the ‘Brutalism’ current.
A multidisciplinary talent, a tenured professor in Interior
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
H 7.09 in W 9.85 in D 14.18 in
VV Cinquanta Black and Brass Wall Design by Vittoriano Viganò for Astep
By Vittoriano Vigano, Astep
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
important Italian exponent of the ‘Brutalism’ current.
A multidisciplinary talent, a tenured professor in
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
H 7.09 in W 9.85 in D 14.18 in
VV Cinquanta Black and Black Wall Lamp Designed by Vittoriano Viganò for Astep
By Vittoriano Vigano, Astep
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
exponent of the ‘Brutalism’ current.
A multidisciplinary talent, a tenured professor in Interior
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
H 7.09 in W 9.85 in D 14.18 in
VV Cinquanta Black and Red Wall Lamp Designed by Vittoriano Viganò for Astep
By Vittoriano Vigano, Astep
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Rationalism, he was unanimously considered by critics the most important Italian exponent of the ‘Brutalism
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
H 7.09 in W 9.85 in D 14.18 in
VV Cinquanta Black and Brass Wall Design by Vittoriano Viganò for Astep
By Vittoriano Vigano, Astep
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
exponent of the ‘Brutalism’ current.
A multidisciplinary talent, a tenured professor in Interior
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
H 7.09 in W 9.85 in D 14.18 in
VV Cinquanta Red and Black Floor Lamp Designed by Vittoriano Viganò for Astep
By Vittoriano Vigano, Astep
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Rationalism, he was unanimously considered by critics the most important Italian exponent of the ‘Brutalism
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
H 57.88 in W 18.9 in D 40.56 in
VV Cinquanta Mondrian Color Floor Lamp Designed by Vittoriano Viganò for Astep
By Vittoriano Vigano, Astep
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Rationalism, he was unanimously considered by critics the most important Italian exponent of the ‘Brutalism
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
H 57.88 in W 18.9 in D 40.56 in
VV Cinquanta Black and Red Wall Lamp Designed by Vittoriano Viganò for Astep
By Vittoriano Vigano, Astep
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
important Italian exponent of the ‘Brutalism’ current.
A multidisciplinary talent, a tenured professor in
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
H 7.09 in W 9.85 in D 14.18 in
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Brutal Chandelier For Sale on 1stDibs
With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the brutal chandelier you’re looking for. Each brutal chandelier for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, brass and iron. Find 71 options for an antique or vintage brutal chandelier now, or shop our selection of 62 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. There are many kinds of the brutal chandelier you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. A brutal chandelier made by mid-century modern designers — as well as those associated with Scandinavian Modern — is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one brutal chandelier that is appealing in its simplicity, but Astep, Vittoriano Vigano and Tom Greene produced versions that are worth a look.
How Much is a Brutal Chandelier?
Prices for a brutal chandelier start at $321 and top out at $16,400 with the average selling for $2,851.
Finding the Right chandeliers-pendant-lights for You
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 and vintage 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 (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), 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.
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 whimsical — like the work of Beau & Bien’s Sylvie Maréchal, frequently inspired by her dreams — 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.
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