$21,174
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
$41,478
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
Carl-Axel Acking Opal Glass Hanging Lamp for ASEA, Sweden ca 1940s
By Carl-Axel Acking, ASEA
Located in Utrecht, NL
Carl-Axel Acking was a Swedish architect, author and furniture designer, winner of the Lunning
Opal, Brass
Ceiling lamp model 677, Edvard Hagman AB, Sweden, 1950s
By Carl-Axel Acking
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
closely with Carl-Axel Acking during this period, and the lamp shows clear affinities with Acking’s design
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
$3,024
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
$1,088
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
Sold
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
Sold
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 Stockholm, SE
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 Bohlmarks, Carl-Axel Acking
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 Louis Poulsen, Poul Henningsen
Located in High Point, NC
Paavo Tynell, Arne Jacobsen, Carl-Axel Acking, Vilhelm Lauritzen and Alvar Aalto.
Metal
Sold
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 Stockholm, SE
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
$8,500 / set
H 32.5 in W 18.13 in D 19.63 in
Set of 10 Fine French Art Deco Mahogany dining chairs (8 side and 2 arm)
Located in Long Island City, NY
A set of ten fine French Art Deco mahogany dining chairs (8 side + 2 arm) Dimensions: Side H 32”1/2 x W 18”1/8 x D 19”5/8 Arm H 32”7/8 x W 22”7/8 x D 21”1/2. Seat height 18 1/8" for ...
Mahogany, Faux Leather
Contemporary Italian wall lamp with four cocotte shade "Giula"
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Contemporary Italian wall light "Giula" in the style of the 60s. Solid brass stem and the four cocotte shades are in white lacquered metal and perforated. E14 type bulbs recommended....
Brass, Metal
Chalmont Sofa (Blue)
By Michael Bagley
Located in Bronx, NY
Small elegant sofa ( featured here in rich blue velvet for ref only ) Price is COM - The Chalmont is part of the Francophile a custom furniture and Design created by WSD company ...
Velvet
Ikebana Vase, White
By MONDAYS
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Wabi Sabi vase perfect for a single stem or small bouquet. Available in Golden bronze or matte white on dark clay. Vase is low and wide, and each is truly one-of-a-kind though they a...
Ceramic
Josef Frank, Floor Lamp, Brass, Metal, Fabric, Sweden, 1950s
By Josef Frank
Located in High Point, NC
An adjustable brass, black-painted metal and beige fabric floor lamp designed by Josef Frank and produced by Svenskt Tenn, Sweden, c. 1950s. Light to moderate oxidation present thro...
Metal, Brass
$42,000 / set
H 30.52 in W 41.74 in D 33.08 in
René Drouet Pair of Lounge Chairs in Olive Green Corduroy and Walnut
By René Drouet
Located in Waalwijk, NL
René Drouet, pair of lounge chairs, corduroy velvet, walnut, France, 1930s Designed by French decorator René Drouet, these club chairs are a quintessential example of French Art Dec...
Velvet, Walnut
$2,560Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 16.54 in W 20.08 in D 20.08 in
Carv Occasional Table in Orobico Marble by Daniel Fintzi for Formar
Located in 中西區, HK
Carv occasional table is Cut from a single block of Italian Orobico marble. Essential and organic design, naturally creating a flat tabletop flowing to a Y - shaped foot, revealing...
Marble, Carrara Marble
English Georgian Style Marble Fireplace Mantle
Located in London, GB
A reproduction fireplace of simple yet pleasing design, perfect for both contemporary and antique decor. A molded and shaped frame, on square foot blocks and a stepped and molded she...
Marble
$1,197 / item
H 17.72 in W 13.39 in D 13.39 in
Contemporary arch stool side table, natural oak & brass details, Belgian design
By Jeroen Thys van den Audenaerde, barh.design, Sam Goyvaerts
Located in Antwerp, Antwerp
Arch 01.1 is a stool or a side table with a clear design language. What looks like a static element quickly becomes much more dynamic when in use by someone sitting on it. The curve ...
Brass
Madsen & Schubell Pragh Stool / Ottoman, Denmark, 1950s
By Ib Madsen and Acton Schubell
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
A wonderful, original Pragh footstool by Ib Madsen & Acton Schubell, Denmark 1950s. Newly upholstered in a premium bespoke pure Alpaca wool fabric. Fast shipping worldwide.
Alpaca, Beech
$8,711 / set
H 5.91 in Dm 17.72 in
Art Deco Louis Poulsen "A-lamp" Wall Sconces Patinated Brass, 1930s, Denmark
By Louis Poulsen, Poul Henningsen
Located in Odense, DK
Very rare Scandinavian Modern wall sconces model "A-lamp" in solid brass. Manufactured by Louis Poulsen, Denmark in the 1930s. In the style of Poul Henningsen whose famous PH-lamps w...
Brass
Danish Designer, Chest of Drawers, Oak, Denmark, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
An oak chest of drawers produced by Pindex, Denmark, c. 1940s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 27.75"H x 31.5"W x 17.0"D All items ship from High Point, North Carolina.
Oak
$7,500 / set
H 30.32 in W 28.35 in D 25.2 in
Henning Kjærnulf, "Razorblade" Lounge Chairs, Danish Mid Century Modern, 1960s
By Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Odense, DK
This pair of lounge chairs in oak designed by Henning Kjærnulf in the 1960s is a stunning piece of Danish Modern design. Made by E.G Kvalitetsmøbel, Denmark. Model "Razorblade". The ...
Wool, Oak, Lambskin
$15,124
H 78.75 in W 94.49 in D 15.75 in
Finn Juhl 1962 Teak Wall Unit Sideboard Desk BO71 Bovirke Mid Century Modern
By Finn Juhl, Bovirke
Located in Munster, NRW
Modular wall shelf BO71 made of beautiful teak and brass details, designed by Finn Juhl for Bovirke, Denmark in the 1960s. Shelves and sideboard can be positioned as desired. The s...
Brass
Swedish Modern Armchairs, 1930s
By Axel Einar Hjorth
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare pair of early 1930s Swedish pine armchairs. These chairs combine sculptural presence with refined materials — solid pine frames with rich grain and original olive-green velvet u...
Pine
Gilded Faux Bamboo Chinoiserie Trumeau Mirror by Maison Jansen, 1960
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Classic chinoiserie trumeau mirror with lovely oriental painted scenery. Gilded wood faux bamboo frame.
Giltwood
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.