Canopy Vintage
Mid-20th Century Bohemian Canopy Vintage
Wicker
1960s Asian Organic Modern Canopy Vintage
Upholstery, Rattan
1970s American Space Age Canopy Vintage
Chrome
Mid-20th Century Canopy Vintage
Steel, Iron
Late 20th Century Philippine Canopy Vintage
Rattan
Mid-20th Century American Chinoiserie Canopy Vintage
Rattan, Reed, Wood
1960s American Canopy Vintage
Fabric, Wicker, Rattan
1960s Mid-Century Modern Canopy Vintage
Metal
1970s Organic Modern Canopy Vintage
Bamboo, Rattan
1970s American Canopy Vintage
Chrome, Steel
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Canopy Vintage
Brass, Chrome, Steel
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Canopy Vintage
Wrought Iron
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Canopy Vintage
Upholstery, Rattan
1950s Italian Canopy Vintage
Steel
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Canopy Vintage
Cotton, Bamboo
1950s Primitive Canopy Vintage
Linen, Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood
1970s French Hollywood Regency Canopy Vintage
Upholstery, Wood
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Canopy Vintage
Iron
Late 20th Century Chinoiserie Canopy Vintage
Rattan, Wood
Mid-20th Century Industrial Canopy Vintage
Aluminum
1950s American Canopy Vintage
Rattan
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Canopy Vintage
Fabric
1970s Italian Belle Époque Canopy Vintage
Metal
1980s Realist Canopy Vintage
Lambda
Late 20th Century Organic Modern Canopy Vintage
Bamboo, Wicker
1960s Canopy Vintage
Ink, Paper, Watercolor
Late 20th Century American Federal Canopy Vintage
Cherry
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Canopy Vintage
Metal, Brass
Mid-20th Century American Edwardian Canopy Vintage
Oak
1980s Victorian Canopy Vintage
Iron
1980s American Baroque Canopy Vintage
Bronze, Wrought Iron
20th Century Chinese Qing Canopy Vintage
Brass
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Canopy Vintage
Brass
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Canopy Vintage
Rattan, Bamboo
Late 20th Century American Chippendale Canopy Vintage
Brass
1940s American Expressionist Canopy Vintage
Canvas, Hardwood, Paint
20th Century French French Provincial Canopy Vintage
Chenille, Velvet, Mahogany
Mid-20th Century Scottish Mid-Century Modern Canopy Vintage
Straw, Wood
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Canopy Vintage
Blown Glass
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Canopy Vintage
Blown Glass, Milk Glass
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Canopy Vintage
Chrome
Late 20th Century Neoclassical Canopy Vintage
Iron, Gold Leaf
1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Canopy Vintage
Smoked Glass
Mid-20th Century Italian French Provincial Canopy Vintage
Wood
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Canopy Vintage
Blown Glass, Murano Glass
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Canopy Vintage
Milk Glass, Teak
Late 20th Century Unknown Organic Modern Canopy Vintage
Rattan, Mahogany
1980s American Chinoiserie Canopy Vintage
Wrought Iron
Mid-20th Century Spanish Bohemian Canopy Vintage
Copper
1960s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Canopy Vintage
Aluminum
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Canopy Vintage
Brass, Chrome
20th Century Egyptian Revival Canopy Vintage
Wood, Giltwood
1990s Neoclassical Canopy Vintage
Metal
Mid-20th Century North American Victorian Canopy Vintage
Brass, Wrought Iron
20th Century American Hepplewhite Canopy Vintage
Brass
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Canopy Vintage
Fabric, Walnut
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Canopy Vintage
Chrome
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Canopy Vintage
Opaline Glass
1930s French Art Deco Canopy Vintage
Bronze
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Canopy Vintage
Iron
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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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Warm chalet style meets cool Bauhaus functionality in Pietro Cascella’s cleverly carved creation.
Why Is Italy Such a Hotbed of Cool Design?
Patrizio Chiarparini of Brooklyn’s Duplex gallery sheds light on the lasting legacy of Italy’s postwar furniture boom.
With a High-Tech Flagship and Cool Collabs, Lladró Is Breaking the Mold for Porcelain Production
Thanks to its new leadership, the Spanish maker of figurines, busts and lighting is on a mission to update the art of porcelain for the 21st century.
Christopher Tennant’s Lamps and Dioramas Evoke Sunny Days and Seaside Locales
The former magazine editor blends elements of the Far East and America’s eastern shores, bringing wit and delight to his handmade, upcycled designs.
Paavo Tynell’s Snowflake Chandelier Warms Up Any Room
This circa 1950 piece by the legendary Finnish lighting designer spent the past several decades in a family's home in Michigan.
NASA Parachutes Inspired Lighting Designer Bec Brittain’s New Collection
In "Paraciphers," now on view at Emma Scully Gallery in New York, Brittain introduces works that were more than a decade in the making.
This Handsome Leather Pendant Light Is Crafted Using Saddle-Making Techniques
The Doma by L’Aviva Home nods to Colombia’s equestrian heritage.
Celebrate Spring Year-Round with This Lush Murano-Glass Chandelier
Hand-blown glass makes the Italian fixture glow like dew-covered leaves in the sun.