Brass Designer Cascading Pendants by Kaiser, Germany, 1970s
By Klaus Hempel, Kaiser Leuchten
Located in Aachen, NRW
A special cascading Brass Pendant made by Kaiser Leuchten, Germany, 1970s Designer: Klaus Hempel Wonderful form and stunning light effect.
Metal
Teakwood and Sisal Cascading Lamp by Temde
By Uno & Östen Kristiansson, Rupert Nikoll, Temde Leuchten, Fog and Morup, Ib Fabiansen
Located in München, DE
Beautiful lamp from the 1960s. Great and unusual design with a fantastically comfortable look. Very nice teak details and high-quality workmanship. A spectacular play of light is cre...
Raffia, Plastic, Teak
1970s Cascade Chandelier with Plastic Shades, Czechoslovakia
Located in Praha, CZ
Height adjustable wooden spiraling chandelier, made in Czechoslovakia, in the 1970's. Made of wood and plastic. Good original condition with minor signs of use Cleaned and repolished.
Plastic
$369Sale Price|20% Off
1970s Cascade Chandelier with Plastic Shades, Czechoslovakia-
Located in Praha, CZ
- Good original condition with minor signs of use - cleaned and rewired - US wiring compatible
Plastic
$4,071Sale Price|20% Off
1970s Italian Cascade Pendant in Murano Glass
Located in La xara, VC
This 1970s Italian pendant waterfall chandelier will be a centerpiece in your interior. The best of Italian design art from the 1970s. The pendant is made of gold metal chain suspen...
Brass
$84,145 / item
Georgina Magnolia Cascade Pendant Lamp by 7Gods Studio
Located in Geneve, CH
Georgina Magnolia Cascade Pendant Lamp by 7Gods Studio Dimensions: D 70 x W 150 x H 120 cm Materials: Branch: Carbon fibre, Flower: Hand beaten brass Weight: from 6-20 kg About: Ta...
Carbon Fiber
Space Age Chrome Cascade Pendant Lamp, Germany, 1970s
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Stunning Space Age cascading ceiling lamp from the 1970s, featuring seven metal shades in a sleek, futuristic design.
Metal
Spiral Cascading Chandelier with Glass Shades, Italy, 1960s
Located in New York, NY
Italy, 1960s Sculptural cascading chandelier with five deeply cast stepped glass shades encased in colored enameled metal frames, polished brass mounts.
Glass
Cascade pendant with six globes by Glashütte Limburg
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Berlin, DE
Mid-Century Modern cascade pendant by Glashütte Limburg, Germany, 1970s.
Metal, Brass
Sensational Mid-Century Modern Cascading Crystal Chandelier
Located in Hopewell, NJ
A wonderfully shaped glamorous Italian chandelier having special details such as leaf shaped crystals adorning the top, a rounded crystal cage at the bottom with tiny accent light, a...
Crystal, Brass
Cascade Chandelier Tube Murano Glass by Venini, Italy, 1960s
By Venini
Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR
Rare Large Mid-Century Modern Space Age Hollywood Regency Cascade tube Chandelier ceiling pendant light lightning with exceptional textured colored tubes in yellow, light purple lila...
Metal
ceiling light cascade 3 opalines, 1950’s Italy
Located in Brussels, BE
This cascade suspension features three Italian opaline glass, each measuring 30 cm in height excluding the cable.
Brass
1970s Cascading Pendant Chandelier by Staff, Germany
Located in Tarrytown, NY
Elongated tube pendant fixture.
Large Cascade Chandelier with Five Lights from 1960s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Cascade chandelier with five lights from 1960s, Italy.
Metal, Brass
Space Age Cascade Pendant Lamp, East Germany, 1970s
Located in Hagenbach, DE
This cascading pendant lamp from the 1970s, crafted in the former GDR, embodies a striking mid-century modern aesthetic.
Metal
Three-Light Tubular Glass Cascading Form Chandelier
By Lightolier
Located in New York, NY
Interesting glass panel cylindrical form three light chandelier. probably Lightolier, after Ponti. Two cylinder shades have white, orange, and dark grey panels, one has yellow, white...
1970s Mid-Century Modern Ten Lights Italian Cascading Chandelier
By Stilnovo
Located in Aci Castello, IT
A cascading chandelier in the manner of Stilnovo designed and manufactured in Italy in the Seventies in perfect conditions.
Aluminum
West Germany Ceramic Cascade Chandelier / Pendant Light, 1970s
Located in ROTTERDAM, ZH
West germany cascade chandelier with three ceramic lights. The height of each individual light can easily be adjusted, the pictures show one possible example.
Ceramic
$48,079 / item
Georgina White Cascade Chandelier by 7Gods Studio, UK
Located in Geneve, CH
Georgina White Jabuticaba by 7Gods Studio Dimensions: D 35 x W 90 x H 150 cm Materials: Branch: Carbon fibre, Berry: Unglazed porcelain Weight: from 3-15 kg About: Taking the endur...
Porcelain, Carbon Fiber
Brass Designer Cascading Pendants by Kaiser, Germany, 1970s
By Kaiser Leuchten, Klaus Hempel
Located in Aachen, NRW
A special cascading Brass Pendant made by Kaiser Leuchten, Germany, 1970s Designer: Klaus Hempel Wonderful form and stunning light effect.
Metal
$606Sale Price|60% Off
Mid Century Cascade Chandelier in Chrome, Belgium, 1970s
Located in Herentals, BE
Cascade pendant with 3 chrome globes 1970s. The cascade pendant has 3 chrome globes with a black detail around and a chorme ceiling plate.
Chrome
Cascading Textured Glass and Brass Chandelier, Austria, 1960
Located in Rijssen, NL
A beautiful and high quality five-tier textured hand blown glass and brass cascading chandelier, made in Austria in the early 1960s.
Brass
Lovely 3-Light Chrome Ufo Cascading Lamp, 1960s Germany
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Lovely 3-Light Chrome Ufo Cascading Lamp, 1960s Germany The lamp needs 3 x E27 Edison screw fit bulb Delivery without bulb.
Metal, Chrome
Stilnovo Cascading Chandelier, Opaline Glass & Brass, 1960s Italy
By Stilnovo
Located in Long Island City, NY
Stilnovo ceiling suspension, Italy circa 1960s Five opaline glass shades in different shapes. Overall height is adjustable, can be made shorter or longer. Takes 5 candelabra bulbs. ...
Metal, Brass
$880Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Five Shades Sputnik Cascade Lamp, 1970's
Located in Lisboa, PT
This chromed metal cascade lamp was designed and produced in Portugal during the 1970's.
Metal, Chrome
Stilnovo Cascading Chandelier, Opaline Glass & Brass, 1950s Italy
By Stilnovo
Located in Long Island City, NY
Very impressive chandelier attributed to Stilnovo. Six globe opaline glass shades. Each globe is 4.5 inches in diameter. Overall height is adjustable, can be made shorter or longer ...
Metal, Brass
1970s Mid Century Cascade Chandelier Attributed to Stilnovo
By Stilnovo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century Modern cascading chandelier attributed to Stilnovo with seven opaline glass ball lights supported by brass canopies and suspended by adjustable black plastic wiring.
Brass
Vintage Cascading Crystal And Brass Chandelier France 1960s
Located in Bastogne, BE
Luxurious Cascading Crystal And Brass Chandelier from France 1960s.
Crystal, Brass
$1,399Sale Price|63% Off
Cascade Venini Style Italian Midcentury Chandelier Multicolor Murano Glass
By Venini
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Cascade La Murrina Italian midcentury chandelier multicolor Murano glass.
Murano Glass
Large Cascading Chandelier Bubble Glass Limburg, Germany, 1970s
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Aachen, NRW
A special large cascading chandelier by Limburg, manufactured in Germany, circa the 1970s with 5 bubble glasses.
Metal, Brass
Cascade Fixture with Eight Murano Glass Globes, 1960s
By Doria Leuchten Germany
Located in Rijssen, NL
Absolutely amazing huge ceiling mount pendant light fixture with eight different globes by Doria Leuchten, manufacturered around 1960s. With hand blown murano glass globes in 11.8"(3...
Brass, Steel, Chrome
$2,880Sale Price|43% Off
Stilnovo Cascading Chandelier, Opaline Glass & Brass, 1960s Italy
By Stilnovo
Located in Long Island City, NY
Stilnovo cascading chandelier. Designed and made in Italy, 1960s Opaline glass, brass, enameled metal Five glass globes.
Brass, Metal
Chrome Ten Ball Spiral Cascading Pendant/ Swag/Chandelier
By Alberto Reggianini
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
Chrome ten ball spiral 7' high cascading pendant/ swag/chandelier, 1960s-1970s swag light with a 14"-inch diameter canopy and measuring 7'-high, the ten balls spiral down in a Cascad...
Chrome
$4,261Sale Price|21% Off
Venin Cascade Pendant Eclips Glass Murano Model Unique
By Paolo Venini
Located in La xara, VC
Exceptional cascade pendant with eclipse glass Murano by Venini oversized with gilt gold structure.
Brass
Danish Opaline and Teak Cascading Lamp by Nordisk Solar
By Uno & Östen Kristiansson, Fog & Mørup, Nordisk Solar Co., Aloys F. Gangkofner, Luxus Vittsjö
Located in München, DE
Wonderful Danish opal glass cascade lamp from the 1960s. Great and exceptionally minimalistic design with a fantastically elegant look.
Opaline Glass, Teak
Chrome and Opal Glass Cascade Pendant Lamp, Germany, 1970s
Located in Hagenbach, DE
This striking cascade pendant lamp from the 1970s embodies the clean lines and refined elegance of mid-century modern German design.
Metal
1970s Aluminium Cascade Pendant Light with Crystal Glass, Germany
Located in Wolfurt, AT
1970s Cascade Pendant Light with Crystal Glass Decorative cascade pendant light from the 1970s, featuring five cone-shaped brushed aluminium shades combined with crystal glass elemen...
Chrome
$2,880Sale Price|43% Off
Stilnovo Cascading Chandelier, Opaline Glass & Brass, 1960s Italy
By Stilnovo
Located in Long Island City, NY
Stilnovo cascading chandelier. Designed and made in Italy, 1960s Opaline glass, brass, enameled metal Five glass globes.
Brass, Metal
Cascade Fixture with Six Yellow Murano Glass Globes, 1960s
By Doria Leuchten Germany
Located in Rijssen, NL
Absolutely amazing huge high-end ceiling mount pendant light fixture with six different globes by Doria Leuchten, manufacturered around 1960s. With hand blown heavy and high quality ...
Brass, Steel
RAAK Amseterdam Maxi Globe Cascade pendant lamp Netherlands 1965
By RAAK
Located in Etten-Leur, NL
Striking “Maxi Globe” Cascade pendant lamp designed and produced by RAAK Amsterdam, Netherlands, circa 1965.
Brass
Large Space Age Chrome Cascade Pendant Lamp, Germany, 1970s
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Stunning Space Age cascading ceiling lamp from the 1970s, featuring six metal shades in a sleek, futuristic design.
Metal
Large Ice Glass Granada Cascading Chandelier By Kalmar
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Vienna, AT
Beautiful chandelier made of nickel-plated brass holders with seven hand blown glass shades, each fitted with E14 sockets. Made by. J.T. Kalmar in the 1970s.
Brass
1960s White and Amber Trilobi Murano Glass Spiral Cascade Chandelier
By Paolo Venini
Located in Aci Castello, IT
This yellow and white Murano glass trilobi cascading spiral chandelier is a stunning example of Italian craftsmanship, featuring hand-blown glass elements with a distinctive three-lo...
Murano Glass
Cascade pendant with four globes by Glashütte Limburg #1
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Berlin, DE
Mid-Century Modern cascade pendant by Glashütte Limburg, Germany, 1970s.
Metal, Brass
Cascade pendant with four globes by Glashütte Limburg #2
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Berlin, DE
Mid-Century Modern cascade pendant by Glashütte Limburg, Germany, 1970s.
Metal, Brass
1970s Belgian Brass and Glass 5-Branch Cascade Chandelier
Located in London, GB
This Belgian chandelier from the 1970s features a cascade design with five pendant lights suspended at varying heights.
Brass
Stunning White Designer Cascading Pendants by Kaiser, Germany, 1970s
By Klaus Hempel, Kaiser Leuchten
Located in Aachen, NRW
A special cascading white Pendant made by Kaiser Leuchten, Germany, 1970s Designer: Klaus Hempel Wonderful form and stunning light effect.
Metal
Hollywood Regency Style Cascading Chandelier, Vintage Crystal Lighting
Located in Bastogne, BE
Hollywood Regency Style Crystal and Brass chandelier is the quality in every detail of the lighting fixture. Brass frame of gold color and crystal transparent details perfectly com...
Crystal, Brass
Massive Lighting Cascade Pendant Lamp, Three Branches, Belgium, 1960
By Massive Lighting
Located in London, England
Suspension lamp model "Cascade" with three branches, designed by Massive Belgium, dating from 1960, from the space age.
Chrome
$700Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage iconic Cascade lamp by Raak Nederland Amsterdam 1960s
By RAAK
Located in Verviers, BE
Vintage iconic Cascade lamp by Raak Nederland Amsterdam 1960s Photography fails to capture the color en the beauty of the piece. ?
Chrome
1950s Italian 8-Glass Cascading Chandelier Attributed to Arredoluce
By Arredoluce
Located in Glendale, CA
1950s Italian 8-Shade Cascading Chandelier Attributed to Arredoluce. An extremely refined design executed in sculptural blown opaline glass, black painted metal and patinated brass.
Metal, Brass
Mid-Century Modern Guzzini Chrome Cascade Lamp, Italy, 70s
By iGuzzini, Guzzini
Located in Lucija, SI
Rare mid century cascade ceiling lamp produce by IGuzzini in the 70s.
Metal, Chrome
Danish Opaline and Teak Cascading Lamp by Nordisk Solar
By Nordisk Solar Co., Uno & Östen Kristiansson, Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Luxus Vittsjö, Fog & Mørup
Located in München, DE
Wonderful Danish opal glass cascade lamp from the 1960s. Great and exceptionally minimalist design with a fantastic noble look.
Opaline Glass, Teak
$1,183Sale Price|21% Off
German Doria Cascading Textured Glass and Brass Chandelier
By Doria Leuchten Germany
Located in NUEMBRECHT, NRW
Awesome German 1960s glass and brass chandelier by Doria. Each pendant with three glass tube pendants (each pendant with nine glass tubes.) Excellent condition. Each pendant re...
Brass
Italian modern cascade chandelier with chromed metal spheres, 1970s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern cascade chandelier with chromed metal spheres, 1970s Cascading chandelier with a round base, composed of five suspended spheres in chromed metal with the interior lacq...
Metal
Transparent Murano Glass Tube Cascade Chandelier by Il Paralume Marina
By Il Paralume Marina
Located in Milan, IT
The cascading chandelier, with its transparent Murano crystal and a height of 390 cm, is an exceptional choice to enhance grand entrances and imposing staircases.
Glass
Italian Midcentury Chrome Cascading Style Chandelier by Gino Sarfatti
By Gino Sarfatti
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian midcentury Chrome Cascading style chandelier by Gino Sarfatti for Lightolier.
Chrome
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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