Capiz Shell Hanging Dome with Brass Butterfly's c. 1970's
Located in New York, NY
Unusual capiz shell hanging chandelier, with decorative brass butterflies ( 4 ) applied on the
Shell
Capiz Shell Three-Tier Sculpture Hanging
Located in South Pasadena, CA
Delicate, elegant Mid-Century Capiz shell three-tier hanging sculpture.
Shell, Wood
20th Century Danish Capiz Shell Chandelier
Located in New Orleans, LA
20th century Danish chandelier by Vernor Panton made with capiz shells hanging from translucent
Wire
Vintage Capiz Shell Hanging Lamp
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Capiz Shell hanging lamp. USA, circa 1970. Features brass fixture frame inset with
A Large Capiz Shell Hanging Light
Located in NYC, NY
A large Capiz shell hanging light suspended by a wooden disk. Additional Capiz valance included
String, Wood, Shell
Pair of Capiz Shell Hanging Lights
Located in North Miami, FL
Cone shaped hanging lights in Capiz shell. Chain allows for lower or higher hanging length.
A Long Capiz Shell Hanging Light
Located in NYC, NY
A long Capiz Shell light in a gold tone. Wooden disc supports the string of shell disks.
Shell
Verner Panton Style Capiz Shell Chandelier Hanging Light
By Verner Panton
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Breathtaking huge capiz shell hanging chandelier. 7 feet tall! Ethereal light is diffused from
Shell
Vintage Modern Capiz Shell & Brass Hanging Pendant Lights - Set of 2
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Modern Capiz Shell & Brass Hanging Pendant Lights - Set of 2 Vintage Modern Capiz Shell
Brass
Brass Frame Capiz Shell Saucer Hanging Pendant Swag Lamp with Long Chain
By George Nelson
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Vintage saucer shaped capiz shell pendant light. The dramatic pendant light fixture mounts to the
Metal, Brass
Capiz shell lantern
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Nice drop shape hanging lanyern in capiz shell.
Brass
Mid-Century Multi-Tiered Capiz Chandelier
By Verner Panton
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage round multi-tiered chandelier with hanging capiz shells. In good original condition with
Metal
Spherical Form Capiz Shell Pendant Chandelier
Located in Rochester, NY
A large Minimalist architectural spherical form faceted Capiz shell hanging pendant chandelier
Shell
Verner Panton Mid-Century Modern Capiz Shell Chandelier
By Verner Panton
Located in Astoria, NY
has a wooden mount piece and three levels of spheres shaped by hanging capiz shell discs. In great
Wire
Hanging Globe Light
Located in New York, NY
Hanging capiz shell globe light with one bulb. American, c. 1970
Metal
Verner Panton Two-Tier Hanging Light
Located in Los Angeles, CA
two-tiered capiz shell hanging fixture, current drop @ 26", body appx. 16"
Shell
Verner Panton Three-Tier Hanging Light
Located in Los Angeles, CA
three-tiered capiz shell hanging fixture, current drop @ 34", appx. body length @ 25"
Shell
Verner Panton Three-Tier Hanging Light - Large
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Panton capiz shell three tier hanging fixture distiibuted by J. Luber of Switzerland
Shell
Capiz Shell Pendant Chandelier Hanging Fixture, Ca. 1970’s
Located in New York, NY
Decorative pendant hanging fixture constructed of capiz shell rectangular panels, with a leaded
Shell
Large Capiz Shell Pendant Light Fixture
Located in San Francisco, CA
A mid-20th century large sphere shaped or flower form capiz shell hanging pendant light fixture
Shell
Flush Mount Capiz Shell Chandelier Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
frame. We often find the capiz shell lamp shades, and occasionally a capiz shell hanging chandelier
Shell
1960s Capiz Shell Teardrop and Wrought Iron Wall Light Sconce
Located in Miami, FL
Oblique Spheroid or teardrop form Capiz Shell pendant light hanging from a shaped wrought iron back, wall
Wrought Iron
Capiz Shell Orb Shape Pendant Light Fixture, Mid 20th Century
Located in San Francisco, CA
Mid-Century Modern round shape Capiz shell hanging pendant light fixture. Recently cleaned and re
Shell
Pair of Petite Pendant Lamps Capiz Shell and Polished Brass Frame
By Verner Panton
Located in San Diego, CA
Delicate pair of Capiz shell hanging lamps, circa 1970s polished brass frame. Freshly rewired very
Brass
Huge Capiz-Shell FUN 7DM Pendant Lamp by Verner Panton, Denmark
By Verner Panton
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Hanging capiz-shell FUN 7DM pendant lamp with a cluster of mother-of-pearl discs attached by chains
Shell, Wood
"Fun 14" chandelier by verner Panton
By Verner Panton, J. Luber Ag
Located in New York, NY
"Fun 14" hanging chandelier with capiz shells. Designed by Verner Panton for Luber, Switzerland
Fun 10 DM chandelier by Verner Panton
Located in New York, NY
Fun 10 DM hanging chandelier with capiz shells. Designed by Verner Panton for Luber, Switzerland
Spherical Capiz Hanging Fixture
Located in Stamford, CT
Eight cascading shell loops combine to create a beautiful Capiz spherical hanging fixture. This
Brass
A Honeycomb Capiz Hanging Shade
Located in Miami, FL
Stunning! Sculptural! hanging shade ; can be electrified or use like sculpture if desired.
Capiz Shell Hanging Pendant
Located in Southampton, NY
Capiz shell hanging pendant on brass framework. Three porcelain socket fixture.
Brass
Capiz Shell Hanging light.
Located in Stamford, CT
Elegant and unusual light that will be a knock out statement in all decors. Amazing when lite.
Metal
Shimmering Capiz Shell Hanging Chandelier
Located in TUJUNGA, CA
Capiz shell hanging chandelier. Each round section of shell is trimmed in brass. The pieces are
Brass, Steel
Hanging Colorful Capiz Shell Pendant
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Bright hanging rainbow shell pendant.
Rare Blue Capiz Shell Hanging Light
Located in East Hampton, NY
This stunning blue capiz shell hanging lighted sculpture will dazzle you.
Shell
HUGE CAPIZ SHELL WITH BRASS 1960S HANGING LIGHT
Located in Geneva, IL
GIANT CAPIZ SHELL GLOBE - HANGING LIGHT FROM THE 1960S. IMAGE NO. 5 SHOWS THE OPENING AT THE
Brass
Capiz Shell Pendant Light
Located in Southampton, NY
Hanging Capiz shell eliptical pendant with brass hexagon pattern design.
Brass
Vintage Capiz Shell Chandelier
Located in North Miami, FL
Great orb-shaped capiz shell hanging lamp form the 60's...what more to say?
Brass
Verner Panton Capiz Shell Chandelier
By Verner Panton
Located in Los Angeles, CA
mount piece and one tier of hanging capiz shell discs.
Shell, Wood
Teardrop Ornament Shaped Capiz Shell Pendant Light
Located in Stamford, CT
capiz and brass surface. hanging on an adjustable length chain. One socket up to 100 watts.
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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