$20,561
H 45.28 in W 23.63 in D 23.63 in
Ceiling Lamp Attributed to Carl-Axel Acking Produced by Böhlmarks in Sweden
By Carl-Axel Acking
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare height adjustable ceiling lamp attributed to Carl-Axel Acking. Produced by Böhlmarks in Sweden
Brass
$40,277
H 41.74 in Dm 26.78 in
Ceiling lamp model 981 Designed by Carl Axel Acking for Bröderna Malmströms
By Carl-Axel Acking
Located in Stockholm, SE
naturally within the spaces they illuminate. For Carl-Axel Acking, lighting represented a synthesis of
Brass
Geometric Brass Wall lamp by Carl Axel Acking from 1960s
By Carl-Axel Acking
Located in Stockholm, SE
built between 1960 and 1963, with the interior designed by Carl-Axel Acking. Carl-Axel Acking (1910
Brass
Geometric Brass Wall lamp by Carl Axel Acking from 1960s
By Carl-Axel Acking
Located in Stockholm, SE
built between 1960 and 1963, with the interior designed by Carl-Axel Acking. Carl-Axel Acking (1910
Brass
Height Adjustable Ceiling Lamp in Brass, 1940's
By Paavo Tynell
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Height Adjustable Ceiling Lamp in Brass by Carl-Axel Acking & Paavo Tynell, 1940's Additional
Brass
$2,937
H 19.3 in Dm 20.08 in
Swedish modern ceiling lamp with Havanna glass by Malmö Metallvarufabrik, 1930s
Located in Hägersten, SE
associated with Swedish Modern include Bruno Mathsson, GA-Berg, Elias Svedberg, Carl-Axel Acking, Carl
Brass
Pair of ceiling light in brass attributed to Kai Ruokonen circa 1960.
By Kai Ruokonen
Located in Hägersten-Liljeholmen, Stockholms län
scandinavian designer such as Hans Agne Jakobsson, Carl Axel Acking or Axel Einar Hjorth.
Brass
$1,057
H 8.86 in Dm 7.88 in
Scandinavian glass pendant lamp Löken, Helge Zimdal, Falkenberg, Sweden 1960s
By Falkenbergs Belysning, Helge Zimdal
Located in Forserum, SE
in collaboration with his esteemed colleague Carl-Axel Acking. In 1951, Zimdal was appointed
Steel
Unavailable
H 36.62 in Dm 15.75 in
Large Pair of Ceiling Lamps by Carl-Axel Acking with Opal Glass Shades
By Carl-Axel Acking
Located in Alvesta, SE
A rare pair of ceiling lamps designed by Carl-Axel Acking, Sweden, during the 1950s. Pear shaped
Brass
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H 28.75 in Dm 23.63 in
Carl-Axel Acking Ceiling Lamp by Bröderna Malmströms Metallvarufabrik in Sweden
By Carl-Axel Acking
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare ceiling lamp designed by Carl-Axel Acking. Produced by Bröderna Malmströms Metallvarufabrik in
Brass
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H 42.13 in Dm 27.56 in
Carl-Axel Acking Ceiling Lamp by Bröderna Malmströms Metallvarufabrik in Sweden
By Carl-Axel Acking
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Very rare height adjustable ceiling lamp designed by Carl-Axel Acking. Produced by Bröderna
Brass
Brass Ceiling Lamp by Carl-Axel Acking
By Carl-Axel Acking
Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län
Luxurious brass ceiling lamp by Carl-Axel Acking with three large sconces and a heavy solder hiding
Brass
1940s Carl-Axel Acking Perforated Brass Chandelier for Böhlmarks
By Carl-Axel Acking, Bohlmarks
Located in Glendale, CA
1940s Carl-Axel Acking Perforated Brass chandelier for Böhlmarks. Produced by the iconic Swedish
Brass
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H 12.7 in Dm 15.75 in
Poul Henningsen, Pair of 4/4 Pendant Lamps, Nickel-Plated Metal, Glass, 1940s
By Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen
Located in High Point, NC
Paavo Tynell, Arne Jacobsen, Carl-Axel Acking, Vilhelm Lauritzen and Alvar Aalto.
Metal
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H 22.45 in Dm 15.75 in
Carl-Axel Acking Ceiling Lamp Nr 1578 by Bröderna Malmströms Metallvarufabrik
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare ceiling lamp nr 1578 in the manner of designed by Carl-Axel Acking. Produced by Bröderna
Brass
Opaline and Brass Ceiling Lamp by Carl-Axel Acking
By Bröderna Malmströms Metallvarufabrik, Carl-Axel Acking
Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län
Beautiful ceiling lamp by Carl-Axel Acking, in a bulbous shape, made from opaline glass. Suspended
Brass
Ceiling light in brass designed by Kari Ruokonen circa 1960.
By Kari Ruokonen
Located in Hägersten-Liljeholmen, Stockholms län
Jakobsson, Carl Axel Acking or Axel Einar Hjorth.
Brass
Set of 6 Kai Ruokonen lamp, Brass and glass, circa 1970.
By Kari Ruokonen
Located in Hägersten-Liljeholmen, Stockholms län
is composed by two set of 3 lamps hold by a ceiling cup distributors. The overhall condition is good
Brass
Leather Meander Wall Sconce
Located in Pound Ridge, NY
Our updated Meander Reader light with leather wrapped flexible arm and a larger cone shade and new upward angle feature. Bulb can be fully recessed. Comes with suggested LED bulb. ...
Brass
$2,498 / item
H 15.75 in Dm 21.66 in
Mustard Mohair Velvet Round Ottoman with Oak Feet, Modern UK Design
Located in London, England
Dagmar Design - Round Ottoman Custom-made ottoman developed & produced at our workshops in London using the highest quality materials. These examples are upholstered in a mustar...
Oak, Mohair, Velvet
Bertu Counter Stools, White Oak Counter Stool, Chile Stool
By Bertu Furniture
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Bertu Counter Stools, White Oak Counter Stool, Chile Stool This White Oak Chile Counter Stool is beautifully constructed from solid wood in Ohio, USA. The stool is chunky and modern...
Wood, Oak
LUdown Cylinder Flush Mount
By Lumfardo Luminaires
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The LUdown cylinder flush mount fixture by Lumfardo Luminaires is part of our contemporary collection. Available In patinated unlacquerd brass or aged silver and steel with (1) E26 m...
Steel, Brass, Gold, Silver
Pair of French Wrought Iron Martini Tables
Located in London, GB
Wrought iron martini tables, hand made in England inspired by an original 1940s French design. Finished with a natural bronze patina as standard. Can also be supplied in black or gi...
Iron
Pair of 70s Style Italian Bamboo and Brass Table Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Monumental size Bamboo lamps. Crafted in Italy and made to order, these lamps are modern and chic. Production lead time 2-4 weeks. Base diameter 8 inches, hat diameter 20 inches, he...
Brass
Mid-Century Modern 1950s Italian Cabinet in Mahogany
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Cabinet, mahogany, mirrored glass, glass, brass, Italy, 1950s This charming cabinet stands out with its graphical door panels, featuring carved horizontal lines that add character ...
Brass
$4,500 / set
H 33.08 in W 26.78 in D 14.18 in
Pair of Nightstands in Oak by Børge Mogensen, Made in Sweden
By Børge Mogensen, Karl Anderson
Located in Lejre, DK
Pair of nightstands in oak with adjustable shelves. Designed by Danish architect Børge Mogensen for Karl Andersson cabinetmakers. Made in Sweden in the 1960s. Great condition.
Oak
$16,684 / 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
$6,900 / item
H 14 in Dm 36 in
Grand Mid-Century Flush Mount Uplight Ceiling Lamp from Filmcasino Vienna, 1950s
Located in Vienna, AT
We are delighted to present this stunning bowl-shaped pendant light / uplight plafoniere / flush mount light fixture dating back to the 1950s. (Actually there were three pieces avail...
Metal, Aluminum, Brass
Custom Made Oak and Velvet Bench by Kai Kristiansen
Located in London, England
Bench designed by Danish master Kai Kristiansen in the 1950s and now produced under license by Dagmar. Hand-made to order, this upholstered bench has a fumed and oiled oak frame. Th...
Mohair, Oak
$6,950 / item
H 47.25 in Dm 21.66 in
Florian Schulz Double Onos 55-Pendant Lamp with Side Counter Weights
By Florian Schulz
Located in Berlin, DE
Really beautiful Florian Schulz double Onos 55-pendant lamp with one E27 / model for each lamp 100 Watt bulbs. Also available in US wired.
Brass
Paolo Buffa, walnut bar cabinet with maple inlaid front
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Milano, IT
COD-2534 Paolo Buffa (1903-1970) Rare walnut bar cabinet with maple inlaid front and lacquered metal interior. Two maple drawers with glass fronts, mirrors and hidden light. Drawing...
Maple
$5,341 / item
H 42.01 in W 25.99 in D 1.19 in
Mid century style Ceiling Suspended Mirror with Bronze Patina Frame, Vintage N.4
By Alguacil & Perkoff Ltd.
Located in London, London
Mid-century style Vintage N.4 ceiling suspended mirror with a high quality pure brass full frame with a bronze patina finish. This piece is part of our original and fully customisabl...
Brass, Bronze
$6,544
H 49.22 in Dm 20.48 in
Florian Schulz extra Large Vintage Counterbalance Pendant Light in Brass, 1970
By Florian Schulz
Located in Morazzone, Varese
Rare and elegant, early version of large counter balance pendant light by Florian Schulz, made in Germany in the 1970s. This model is out of production since the 1980s. The pendant l...
Brass
Guillerme & Chambron Oak End Tables, France 1950's
By Guillerme et Chambron
Located in New York, NY
A pair of end tables in oak by Guillerme & Chambron, a very atypical design that rests on asymmetrical legs.
Oak
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.