Customizable Patinated Brass Cantilever Chandelier in Mouille Style
By Stilnovo, Serge Mouille
Located in Bochum, NRW
A striking example of contemporary collectible lighting, this cantilever chandelier is engineered as a sculptural composition in patinated brass, balancing asymmetry, tension, and re...
Aluminum, Brass
Sculptural Cantilever Chandelier in Patinated Brass & Lacquered Shades Mouille
By Stilnovo, Serge Mouille
Located in Bochum, NRW
A striking example of contemporary collectible lighting, this cantilever chandelier is engineered as a sculptural composition in patinated brass, balancing asymmetry, tension, and re...
Aluminum, Brass
Large Architectural Cantilever Stilnovo Style Balanced Chandelier
By Stilnovo
Located in Bochum, NRW
This large architectural chandelier, inspired by the Stilnovo style, features two substantial brass arms that can swing in various directions. One arm is equipped with a large brass ...
Aluminum, Brass
Large Scale Architectural Cantilever Stilnovo Style Pendant
By Stilnovo
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Dramatic large-scale three-light pendant with reflecting dome shield and Stilnovo style double shade. Perfect for an impressive great room. Articulates to vary the width and height....
Brass
Brown Adjustable Midcentury Cantilever Lamp designed by Hoogervorst for Anvia
By J. J. M. Hoogervorst, Anvia
Located in Antwerp, BE
Dark brown counter balance lamp designed by Hoogervorst for Anvia. Beautiful unique midcentury cantilever lamp. A dark brown enamel shade diffuser and beautiful round weight with sl...
Metal
Unique Cantilevered Black Wood & White Glass Pendant Lamp by Jérôme Pereira
By Jérôme Pereira
Located in Geneve, CH
SY-02 Suspension Lamp by Jérôme Pereira Dimensions: D 40 x W 250 x H 120 cm Materials: Ash tree, blown glass All our lamps can be wired according to each country. If sold to the US...
Glass, Ash
Vintage Stilnovo Triad Cantilever Chandelier
By Stilnovo
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Stilnovo triad cantilever chandelier.
Brass
Sold
H 33 in W 22.5 in D 22.5 in
Italian, 1970s Cantilever Nine-Light Chrome Chandelier by Gaetano Sciolari
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in San Francisco, CA
A stylish Italian 1970s cantilever nine-light chrome chandelier by Gaetano Sciolari with Mazzega white and amber tinted glass; centring a chrome rectilinear central support emanating...
Unusual adjustable cantilevered brass hanging fixture
Located in Palm Springs, CA
An unusual adjustable cantilevered brass hanging fixture. It rises and lowers on a heavy counter weight system.
Brass
Midcentury Cantilevered Chandelier
Located in Atlanta, GA
Midcentury cantilevered chandelier, probably European, circa 1970s.
Metal, Brass
Large Scale Architectural Cantilever Stilnovo Style Pendant
By Stilnovo
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Dramatic large-scale three-light pendant with reflecting dome shield and Stilnovo style double shade. Perfect for an impressive great room. Articulates to vary the width and height....
Brass
Large Scale Architectural Cantilever Stilnovo Style Pendant
By Stilnovo
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Dramatic large-scale three light pendant with reflecting shield and Stilnovo style double shade. Perfect for an impressive great room. Overall drop can be shortened.
Lisa Johansson-Pape Articulated Cantilever Pendant Light
By Lisa Johansson-Pape
Located in Bern, CH
Rare multiple adjustable pendant lamp made by Stockmann Orno, Finland, 1970s. New black glossy Lacquer, rewired.
Aluminum
Early 19th Century Carved Wood, Gesso and Parcel Gilt Heraldic Lion
Located in Bedford, Bedfordshire
It was noted for its wide cantilevered staircase, cut-glass chandeliers in ballroom and drawing room, and stuccoed ceilings.
Gesso, Softwood
$2,639 / item
H 33.47 in Dm 55.12 in
Italian Adjustable Three-Arm Triennale Style Chandelier, Brass Patinated
By Arteluce, Stilnovo
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
The chandelier draws inspiration from the iconic 1950s light fixtures made by the mid-century modern Italian studios. Every detail of this lamp is meticulously crafted. The arms and...
Metal, Aluminum, Brass
$3,213 / item
H 26.78 in Dm 55.91 in
Orbitale Brass Chandelier 3 Rotating Balanced Arms, Stilnovo Style, Brass Shades
By Stilnovo, Arteluce, Silvio Piattelli
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
This exquisite bespoke brass chandelier features three rotating arms skillfully balanced on a heavy cast brass sphere that rotate in an orbital movement along the stem. To achieve pe...
Metal, Brass
$5,049 / item
H 27.56 in Dm 55.91 in
Orbitale Brass Chandelier 5 Rotating Balanced Arms, Stilnovo Style, Brass Shades
By Silvio Piattelli, Stilnovo
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
This stunning bespoke brass chandelier is cleverly designed to work perfectly with lower ceilings. It features five rotating arms with a minimum height of 28 in. (70 cm). The arms ar...
Metal, Brass
$3,213 / item
H 17.72 in Dm 55.91 in
Compact Orbitale Brass Chandelier 3 Rotating Balanced Arms, Low Ceiling Featured
By Silvio Piattelli, Arteluce, Stilnovo
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
This unique compact brass chandelier has been expertly designed to work perfectly also with lower ceilings. With a 12-inch (30 cm) tall body, it allows for a 6-inch (15 cm) space to ...
Metal, Brass
Modern Italian Chandelier, Stilnovo Style "Pita" 5 arms
By Stilnovo
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Beautiful modern chandelier Stilnovo style beige color, structure in brass with metal lampshades. E14 and E27 socket
Metal, Brass
$2,639 / item
H 33.47 in Dm 55.12 in
Patinated brass and Ivory, Adjustable Three-Arm 'Triennale' Style Chandelier
By Stilnovo, Arteluce
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
A wonderful interpretation of the Mid-Century iconic three-arm chandelier. Everything is done with a passion for details and materials. Shades: Each shade is 11in;/27.5cm and carri...
Brass
$3,213 / item
H 31.5 in Dm 47.25 in
Orbitale Brass Chandelier 3 Rotating Balanced Arms, 120 cm 48 inches diameter
By Stilnovo, Silvio Piattelli
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
This superb bespoke brass chandelier features three rotating arms skillfully balanced on a heavy cast brass sphere that rotate in an orbital movement along the stem. To achieve perfe...
Metal, Brass
$2,846Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 33.47 in Dm 41.34 in
Large Mid-Century Style Stilnovo Chandelier in Brass and Black Lacquered Metal
By Stilnovo
Located in Berlin, DE
This large Stilnovo style chandelier is very extraordinary. The large scale-brass and black metal lamp shades are going in different directions. It is crafted in Italy in the style o...
Brass, Metal
3 Arms Counter Balance Brass Chandelier
By Stilnovo
Located in St- Leonard, Quebec
Elegant minimalist chandelier with 3 counter balanced rotating arm that pivot 180 degree with tiltable shade . Light bounce on ceiling creating an ambient mood and lights up a...
Brass
$3,672 / item
H 26.5 in Dm 55.91 in
Orbitale Brass Chandelier 3 Rotating Balanced Arms, Stilnovo Style, Twin Shades
By Arteluce, Silvio Piattelli, Stilnovo
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
This 3-armed chandelier with twin shades is a versatile and elegant fixture perfect above a kitchen island, over a counter, dining table, or in a living room. The chandelier's three ...
Metal, Aluminum, Brass
Midcentury Pendant in the Manner of Stilnovo
By Stilnovo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Midcentury pendant in the manner of Stilnovo. Newly rewired with a standard porcelain socket for a light bulb up to 125 watts. Two available.
Brass
Midcentury Pendant by Stilnovo
By Stilnovo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare vintage chandelier with frosted glass and lacquered metal shades mounted on brass structure / made in Italy by Stilnovo, circa 1960s Diameter: 16.5 inches / Height: 35.5 inches ...
Brass
Chandelier by Stilnovo
By Stilnovo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Chandelier by Stilnovor Designed and manufactured in Italy, circa 1950's. Enameled metal, brass. Original brass canopy. We recommend four E27 40w maximimum bulbs. Bulbs not included.
Metal, Brass
Large Modern Chandelier 20 Lights, Stilnovo Style
By Stilnovo
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Beautiful modern chandelier Stilnovo style, structure in brass with opaline light. 20 big globes. Measures: Diameter opaline 14 cm. Bulb E14.
Brass
Italian Modern Chandelier "Pita", Off-White Stilnovo Style
By Stilnovo
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Modern chandelier with 3 shades and 6-light with a nice patina. Colors on request.
Metal, Brass
Model 1174 Chandelier by Stilnovo
By Stilnovo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Model 1174 chandelier by Stilnovo. Designed and manufactured in Italy circa 1960. Chandelier is composed of a brass frame featuring black lacquered details surrounding the neck of fo...
Opal, Brass
ADA Aperture - Alabaster 10"
By Allied Maker
Located in Glen Cove, NY
A scaled version of our Aperture Sconce with an Alabaster diffuser. Under 4” in depth to meet standards of the Americans with Disabilities Act for commercial walkways.
Brass
$1,570 / item
H 30 in W 30 in D 0.03 in
"La Ligne" Signed Limited Edition Art Print by Christiane Lemieux - 30" x 30"
Located in New York, NY
Introducing "La Ligne" is a limited edition fine art print that captivates the viewer with its gorgeous abstract linework, demonstrating the beauty of simplicity and the power of for...
Paper
$1,780 / item
H 9.1 in Dm 4.72 in
Carl Auböck '4723' Patinated Brass Plug-In Wall Light With White Shade
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Carl Auböck '4723' Patinated Brass Plug-In Wall Light With White Shade. Designed in 1950, this versatile and minimalist Viennese lamp is executed in brass with a cast iron base and ...
Brass
$975 / item
H 8.67 in W 7.88 in D 9.45 in
Italian Sconces Stilnovo Style, Brass and 20 cm Diam Glass, Mid-Century Design
By Stilnovo, Gino Sarfatti
Located in Bochum, NRW
Mid-century design wall lights in the style of Stilnovo. A stylish combination of brass & opaline glass! These wall lights look amazing when lit and are a superb example of the f...
Brass
$2,410
H 47.25 in W 35.44 in D 19.69 in
Brass Counterweight Pendant Lamp by Florian Schulz, 1970s, Germany
By Florian Schulz
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Brass Counterweight Pendant Lamp by Florian Schulz, 1970s, Germany Lampshades is in very good vintage condition. This lamp works with E27 light bulbs. Wired and suitable to use wi...
Brass
$1,666 / item
H 118.12 in W 37.8 in D 37.8 in
Douglas Mont 'In The Air' 6 Chandelier by DCW Editions Paris
By Douglas Mont
Located in Tilburg, NL
Douglas Mont 'In The Air' 6 Chandelier by DCW Editions Paris, France. New, current production. A chandelier from space With its UFO-like lights, the chandelier In the Air created b...
Metal
Leather Meander Flexible Wall Sconce
Located in Pound Ridge, NY
Leather wrapped flexible arm wall light you can pose and adjust as you wish. This is our updated Meander Reader light with larger cone shade and new upward angled flex arm. Shown he...
Metal, Brass
Brass Up/Down Cylindrical Wall Light Fixture
Located in Nashville, TN
This wall-mounted sconce features a double-cylinder design that provides both upward and downward illumination. Machined from solid brass and hand finished in one of 8 designer finis...
Brass
$16,297 / item
H 53.15 in W 125.99 in D 59.06 in
Oval Brass and Parchment Chandelier by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires
By Diego Mardegan
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Beautiful chandelier by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires, this other version of the spider chandelier has longer arms on the sides giving the oval shape. The metal arms paint...
Metal, Brass
Chic 'Méandre' Gilt Bronze Side Chair by Design Frères
By Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Undulating 'Méandre' gilt bronze finish side chair by Design Frères. Gilt bronze finish over steel frame. Natural linen upholstered cushion with contrasting piping. Chic and unders...
Steel
The Howard, Custom Made Belgian Linen Armchair
Located in Jesteburg, DE
Introducing the home collection. A small selection of timeless Flemish designs made by hand for us in a small third generation workshop in Belgium. Has been used by many influent...
Linen
$7,950 / set
H 30.32 in W 26.78 in D 29.53 in
1940s Kozelka & Kropacek Armchairs in Texel Sheepskin & Brown Patinated Frame
By Karel Kozelka & Antonin Kropacek, Jindřich Halabala
Located in Almelo, NL
Mid-Century Czech design by Kozelka & Kropacek, reupholstered in luxurious Texel sheepskin with warm brown patinated bentwood frames. Comfort, craftsmanship, and timeless style. De...
Sheepskin, Upholstery, Bentwood
Brass Wall Mirror Large, Italy, circa 1955
By Gio Ponti
Located in Vienna, AT
Large 53" brass wall mirror, Italy, mid-century Large Italian wall mirror with a minimal brass frame. Elegant and large wall mirror with a slender brass frame and patina to the fr...
Brass
Sold|$3,300
H 11.03 in W 4.73 in D 9.06 in L 11.03 in
Pair of 1950s Italian Brass and Burnished Steel Sconces with Opaline Glass Globe
Located in Rome, IT
Pair of Italian wall sconces from the 1950s, each composed of a curved brass arm extending from a circular wall plate (12 cm diameter) to support a spherical opaline glass diffuser. ...
Brass
Panoplie Iron Loop Bench, Brown Mohair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful bench with curved and looped iron base painted in a matte black finish, inspired by French design. Rectangular cushioned seat upholstered in a brown mohair. Designed in Los...
Iron
Terra 2 Wall Light
By Marz Designs
Located in BYRON BAY, NSW
The Terra 2 Wall Light features two slip-cast lamp holders with unique brass, brushed black or white satin detailing. A duo of ceramic cylinders stack together to form a bi-direction...
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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