Caged Opaline Glass, Cream & Brass Pendant Lantern, Germany 1950s
Located in NUEMBRECHT, NRW
This pendant light was designed and manufactured in Germany in the 1950s. The light features a lantern-style design with a central opaline glass diffuser in cylindrical form, enclo...
Metal, Brass
Beautiful Cage Style Modern Chandelier with Gilt Metal Details
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Black metal rods make up the artistic cage-like shape, a truly spectacular addition to your room.
Metal
Vintage Chrome Bird Cage Chandelier by Gaetano Sciolari
By Gaetano Sciolari, Sciolari Lighting
Located in New York, NY
Stunning chrome ball chandelier in excellent original condition, clean working and ready to install. This fixture is often referred to as the Birdcage Chandelier, designed by Gaetano...
Chrome
Wonderful French Petite Bronze Bird Cage Crystal Chandelier Light Fixture
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful French Petite Bronze Bird Cage Form & Crystal Chandelier With 10 Candelabra Lights The Fixture Has Been Rewired And Comes Ready To Install
Crystal, Bronze
Vintage Boho Cage Rattan and Blown Glass Cone Chandelier
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This unique fixture features a striking spherical rattan cage, meticulously crafted to enclose a vibrant, conically shaped blown glass diffuser in a mesmerizing swirl of amber, orang...
Metal
Grey Industrial Cast Iron Cage Pendant Light, 1960s
Located in Kojetice, CZ
Industrial hanging lamp made in former Czechoslovakia during the 1960s. It features cast iron top, clear glass cover and iron grid. Porcelain socket requires standard E27 / E26 light...
Iron
Vintage Industrial Cast Iron Cage Pendant Light, 1960s
Located in Kojetice, CZ
Industrial hanging lamp made in former Czechoslovakia during the 1960s. It features cast iron top, clear glass cover and iron grid. Porcelain socket requires standard E27/ E26 light...
Iron
Grey Industrial Cast Iron Cage Pendant Light, 1960s
Located in Kojetice, CZ
Industrial hanging lamp made in former Czechoslovakia during the 1960s. It features cast iron top,a clear glass cover and an iron grid. The porcelain socket requires standard E27/ E2...
Iron
Grey Industrial Cast Iron Cage Pendant Light, 1960s
Located in Kojetice, CZ
Industrial hanging lamp made in former Czechoslovakia during the 1960s. It features cast iron top,a clear glass cover and an iron grid. The porcelain socket requires standard E27/ E2...
Iron
Grey Cast Iron Industrial Cage Pendant Light, 1970s
Located in Kojetice, CZ
Industrial hanging lamp made in former Czechoslovakia during the 1960s. It features cast iron top,a clear glass cover and an iron grid. The porcelain socket requires standard E27/ E2...
Iron
Antique Italian Venetian Oversized Caged Glass Pendant, 1940's
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
1355 Venetian blown glass in metal cage. Glass size alone 13"x21". Takes one 100 watt bulb.
Iron
Unique Danish Cage Design Wood Pendant Lamp, 1960s, Denmark
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Unique Danish Cage Design Wood Pendant Lamp, 1960s, Denmark Lampshade is in very good vintage condition.
Bentwood
Grey Industrial Bunker Cage Light from Polam Gdansk, 1970s
By Polam
Located in Kojetice, CZ
It features a cast aluminium body, an iron cage and striped glass. The porcelain socket requires standard E 27/ E 26 lightbulbs.
Aluminum, Iron
Mid-Century Modern PSO Flower Cage Ceiling Lamp, Finland 1950s
Located in Helsinki, FI
The flower decorations appear almost suspended within the cage structure, giving the lamp a sense of lightness and movement while allowing the illuminated glass core to remain the vi...
Brass, Metal
Large Industrial Flameproof Caged Pendant Lights By Walsall Conduits Ltd
By General Electric Company (GEC) 1
Located in Nottingham, GB
LARGE INDUSTRIAL FLAMEPROOF CAGED PENDANT LIGHTS BY WALSALL CONDUITS LTD A pair of large vintage industrial flameproof caged pendant lights manufactured by Walsall Conduits Ltd, a B...
Steel, Iron
$7,094Sale Price|20% Off
Wonderful Italian Cage Form Chandelier with Colorful Porcelain Flowers
Located in Rome, IT
19th century Italian Piedmontese cage form chandelier ornamented with colorful porcelain flowers and hand painted tole leaves.
Metal
Rare 1940s Smoked Amethyst Glass & Brass Floral Cage Pendant Light
Located in Lisse, NL
What makes this fixture especially appealing is the contrast between the substantial, almost sculptural glass body and the delicate metal cage surrounding it. Slender ribs follow the...
Metallic Thread, Wire
Antique Vintage Original French Caged Holophane Ceiling Pendant Light Lamp
By Holophane
Located in Sale, GB
- A wonderful and rare teardrop caged Holophane pendant with original chain and ceiling rose, France circa 1920. - The brass has aged magnificently across the piece, cage houses two ...
Glass
Industrial Green Enamel Cage Pendant Lamp from Philips, 1960s
By Philips
Located in Kojetice, CZ
Former barn light was used as a infra-red light to keep the animals warm. Made by Philips in Netherlands during the 1960s. It features a green enamel conic lampshade with bakelite to...
Iron, Enamel
Antique Caged Copper Holophane Flush Mounted Bulkhead Light. c.1920
By Holophane
Located in London, GB
Prismatic glass bowl, stamped inside Holophane, set in its original caged copper flush fitting for either wall or ceiling mounting.
Copper
$7,102Sale Price|20% Off
Wonderful Italian Cage Form Chandelier with Colorful Porcelain Flowers
Located in Rome, IT
19th century Italian Piedmontese cage form chandelier ornamented with colorful porcelain flowers and hand painted tole leaves.
Metal
White 1950s Killark U.S. Navy Industrial Cage Pendant Light
By Killark Electric Manufacturing Co.
Located in Leicester, Leicestershire
This 1950s industrial cage pendant light was manufactured by Killark and originally served aboard a U.S. naval warship during the Cold War.
Aluminum, Steel
Mid-Century Modern Ceiling Light, Metal Cage & Paper Reflector, 1950
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Beautiful ceiling light with metal cage and paper reflector, brass elements. Original condition from the 1950's
Metal
Gilt Bronze Cage Chandelier With Cut Crystal Pendants Circa 1900
Located in Honnelles, WHT
Gilt Bronze Cage Chandelier With Cut Crystal Pendants Circa 1900
Metal
Wonderful Large Vintage Maison Bagues Rock Crystal Flower Bird Cage Chandelier
By Maison Baguès
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Large Vintage Maison Bagues Rock Crystal Flower / Bird Cage Form 9 Candelabra Light Chandelier
Crystal, Rock Crystal, Iron
1960s Industrial Caged Hanging Ceiling Pendant Lamps/Lights with Original Glass
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1960s industrial caged hanging ceiling pendant lamps/lights with original glass – Various quantities available 1960s vintage industrial caged hanging ceiling pendant lamps/lights wi...
Steel
$2,080Sale Price|20% Off
Wiktor Berndt Caged Pendant Light, Blue Glass, Metal, Sweden, 1950s
By Wiktor Berndt, Flygsfors
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Swedish Mid Century Modern art glass pendant with black metal cage. Attributed to Wiktor Berndt for Swedish Flygsfors Glasbruk AB and manufactured in Sweden in the late 1950s-early 1...
Metal
Large Contemporary Brass Cage Chandelier Murano Opaline Glass Ball, Italy
Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR
Huge oversize contemporary chandelier ceiling pendant light lamp brass cage with blown Murano glass balls globe silver, white or smoke.
Brass
Hans Bergström Bird Cage Ceiling Lamp Lacquered Metal, Brass, 1940
By Hans Bergström, Ateljé Lyktan
Located in Vienna, AT
The detailed birds flying outside a cage and still being present in the play of light and shadow.
Brass
French Rococo Style 5-Light Cast Bronze & Pendeloque Crystal Cage Chandelier
Located in North Palm Beach, FL
Flowing acanthus scrolls, floral rosettes, and pierced decorative elements wrap elegantly around the cage structure, balancing classical Rococo styling with clean, elongated proporti...
Crystal, Bronze
Wrought Iron Cage Chandelier With 7 lights in The Gothic Style
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This very nice cage chandelier with 7 lights is all made of wrought iron.
Wrought Iron
Hanging Industrial Lamps, Green Enameled Metal, Iron Cage, USA, 1920
Located in Milan, IT
Hanging metal enameled industrial lamps, green copper color, with iron cage, to protect the bulb. USA circa 1920.
Metal, Iron
1970’s Italian 5 Light Bamboo and Cane Caged Chandelier
Located in Charleston, SC
1970’s Italian 5 Light Bamboo and Cane Caged Chandelier A stunning 5 light chandelier with bent bamboo and beautiful cane accents.
Metal
Industrial Pendant w/ Metal Cage Over Enamel and Milk Glass
Located in North Miami, FL
This industrial pendant light features the original milk glass diffuser to interior, surrounded by a white enamel shell and galvanized metal cage. This is such a fun piece and has m...
Metal, Enamel
Wonderful Maison Bagues Rock Crystal Flower Bouquet Bird Cage Large Chandelier
By Maison Baguès
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Large Maison Bagues Style Rock Crystal Drop And Crystal Flower Bouquet Dark Green Bird Cage Form With Gold Gilt Highlights 8 Candelabra Light Chandelier Rewired And Accom...
Rock Crystal
Industrial Bunker Ceiling Light with Iron Cage from Elektrosvit, 1970s
By Elektrosvit
Located in Kojetice, CZ
It features a cast aluminium body, an iron cage and explosion-proof glass. The socket requires standard E27 / E 26 lightbulbs.
Aluminum, Iron
Wonderful French Rococo Gilt Bronze Garland Cage Crystal Basket Chandelier
Located in Roslyn, NY
A wonderful French Rococo gilt bronze garland cage & crystal basket chandelier with 6 candelabras light, completely rewired with new sockets and comes with chain canopy and mounting ...
Crystal, Bronze
$1,890Sale Price|20% Off
Lustré Cage Chandelier Crystal Ceiling Gold Antique Art Nouveau
Located in Berlin, DE
Antique Chandelier: Lovingly Restored in Berlin, Exuding Elegance Step into a realm of timeless beauty with this chandelier, meticulously restored in Berlin with unwavering care and...
Crystal, Brass, Wire
Industrial Bunker Ceiling Light with Iron Cage from Elektrosvit, 1970s
By Elektrosvit
Located in Kojetice, CZ
It features a cast aluminium body, an iron cage and explosion-proof glass. The socket requires E27 lightbulbs.
Aluminum, Iron
Galvanised Steel and Red Cage Radial Wave Pendents - Set of Three
Located in Peekskill, NY
The bulb is protected by a heavy glass cover plus a contrasting bright red wire cage.
Steel
Vintage Italian Cage Blown Pendant Lamp in Grey Murano Glass, 1970s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A caged handblown grey smoke glass pendant light. The glass displays texture and spider-web patterns and the steel 'cage' is powder coated black.
Steel
$12,000Sale Price|20% Off
19th Century French Gilt Bronze and Crystal Cage Chandelier
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Elegant twelve-light Louis XV style chandelier of gilt bronze with large crystal plaquettes and spires from the mid to late 19th century.
Crystal, Ormolu
Grey Industrial Aluminium Cage Pendant Lamp with Frosted Glass, 1970s
By Elektrosvit
Located in Kojetice, CZ
Industrial factory hanging lamp made by Elektrosvit in former Czechoslovakia during the 1970s. It features a grey aluminium shade, a frosted glass and an iron grid. The porcelain s...
Aluminum, Iron
Lustrous Italian Rococo Style Cage-From Beaded Six-Light Chandelier
Located in San Francisco, CA
A lustrous and graceful Italian Rococo style cage-form beaded six-light chandelier with crystal pendants, flowers and swags; the delicately beaded frame emanating six scrolled arms; ...
Black Enamel and Cast Iron Industrial Cage Pendant Light, 1960s
By Elektrosvit
Located in Kojetice, CZ
Industrial hanging lamp manufactured by Elektrosvit in former Czechoslovakia during the 1960s. It features a black enamel shade, with white enamel interior, a cast iron top, a clear ...
Enamel, Iron
Black Enamel and Cast Iron Industrial Cage Pendant Light, 1960s
By Elektrosvit
Located in Kojetice, CZ
Industrial hanging lamp manufactured by Elektrosvit in former Czechoslovakia during the 1960s. It features a black enamel shade, with white enamel interior, a cast iron top, a milk g...
Enamel, Iron
Beautiful Murano Iron Caged clear Bubble Glass Pendant Light 1960s Italy vintage
By Seguso
Located in Nuernberg, DE
The glass creates a warm, atmospheric glow, while the distinctive “puffy” bubble form and oriental-inspired cage design give the piece a unique sculptural presence.
Metal
Black Enamel and Cast Iron Industrial Cage Pendant Light, 1960s
By Elektrosvit
Located in Kojetice, CZ
Industrial hanging lamp manufactured by Elektrosvit in former Czechoslovakia during the 1960s. It features a black enamel shade, with white enamel interior, a cast iron top, a clear ...
Enamel, Iron
Contemporary Italian Clear Glass Pendant Light with Bronze Cage, 17"
Located in New York, NY
Two pieces of glass separated by a horizontal ring which holds the single light socket. A bronze cage lines the interior. Lower piece of glass twists off for easy bulb placement. 100...
Bronze
Italian Venetian Amber Smoke Coloured Clear Murano Glass Caged Lantern
Located in Barntrup, DE
Italian Venetian amber smoke coloured clear murano glass caged lantern. This beautiful Italian hanging lantern features clear amber smoke-colored Murano glass captivated within a me...
Metal
Bronze and Crystal Cage Form Chandelier Attributed to Maison Jansen
By Maison Jansen
Located in Pembroke, MA
French bronze and crystal cage-form chandelier with six lights attributed to Maison Jansen.
Crystal, Bronze
Black Enamel and Cast Iron Industrial Cage Pendant Light, 1960s
By Elektrosvit
Located in Kojetice, CZ
Industrial hanging lamp manufactured by Elektrosvit in former Czechoslovakia during the 1960s. It features a black enamel shade, with white enamel interior, a cast iron top, a clear ...
Enamel, Iron
Black Enamel and Cast Iron Industrial Cage Pendant Light, 1960s
By Elektrosvit
Located in Kojetice, CZ
Industrial hanging lamp manufactured by Elektrosvit in former Czechoslovakia during the 1960s. It features a black enamel shade, with white enamel interior, a cast iron top, a clear ...
Enamel, Iron
Black Enamel and Cast Iron Industrial Cage Pendant Light, 1960s
By Elektrosvit
Located in Kojetice, CZ
Industrial hanging lamp manufactured by Elektrosvit in former Czechoslovakia during the 1960s. It features a black enamel shade, with white enamel interior, a cast iron top, a clear ...
Enamel, Iron
Black Enamel and Cast Iron Industrial Cage Pendant Light, 1960s
By Elektrosvit
Located in Kojetice, CZ
Industrial hanging lamp manufactured by Elektrosvit in former Czechoslovakia during the 1960s. It features a black enamel shade, with white enamel interior, a cast iron top, a clear ...
Enamel, Iron
Black Enamel and Cast Iron Industrial Cage Pendant Light, 1960s
By Elektrosvit
Located in Kojetice, CZ
Industrial hanging lamp manufactured by Elektrosvit in former Czechoslovakia during the 1960s. It features a black enamel shade, with white enamel interior, a cast iron top, a clear ...
Enamel, Iron
Black Enamel and Cast Iron Industrial Cage Pendant Light, 1960s
By Elektrosvit
Located in Kojetice, CZ
Industrial hanging lamp manufactured by Elektrosvit in former Czechoslovakia during the 1960s. It features a black enamel shade, with white enamel interior, a cast iron top, a clear ...
Enamel, Iron
CAGE Large Suspension lamp in White by Diesel Living with Lodes
By Diesel
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The contrast between the delicacy of the blown glass of the elegant glossy diffuser and the hardness of the steel of the outer cage with its irregular structure makes Cage unique and...
Steel
CAGE Small Suspension lamp in White by Diesel Living with Lodes
By Diesel
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The contrast between the delicacy of the blown glass of the elegant glossy diffuser and the hardness of the steel of the outer cage with its irregular structure makes Cage unique and...
Steel
Beautiful Murano Iron Caged Amber Bubble Glass Pendant Light 1960s Italy vintage
By Seguso
Located in Nuernberg, DE
The softly smoked amber glass creates a warm, atmospheric glow, while the distinctive “puffy” bubble form and oriental-inspired cage design give the piece a unique sculptural presence.
Metal
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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