Georgina White Cascade by 7Gods Studio
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
Georgina Black Cascade by 7Gods Studio
Located in Geneve, CH
Georgina Black Mountain by 7Gods Studio Dimensions: D 40 x W 120 x H 200 cm Materials: Branch: Carbon fibre, Berry: Unglazed porcelain Weight: from 3-10 kg About: Taking the enduri...
Porcelain, Carbon Fiber
Nimbus Cascade Lamp by CTO Lighting
By CTO Lighting
Located in Geneve, CH
Nimbus cascade lamp by CTO Lighting Materials: handmade glass and satin brass Also available in
Brass
Graniglia Cascade Murano Flush Mount by Mazzega
By Mazzega
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Italian flush mount with cascading strings of Murano glass petals hand blown with granular
Murano Glass
Midcentury Opaline Glass Cascading Pendant Lamp
Located in Vienna, AT
Three opaline ball shaped shades with 14cm, 17cm and 19cm mounted on a wooden plate. Made in the Czech Republic in the early 1950s.
Brass
Space Age Cascade Pendant Lamp, Germany, 1970s
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Stunning Space Age cascading ceiling lamp from the 1970s, featuring four metal shades in a sleek
Metal
1960's Italian Cascade Metal & Glass Pendant
Located in Praha, CZ
Mid-century cascading lighting from Italy. Good vintage condition. Bulbs: 3 x E 14.
Metal
Cascading Glass and Brass Pendant, Peill Putzler, 1970
By Peill & Putzler
Located in Rijssen, NL
Putzler. The lampshade is made of a clear glass with an brass base, in the shape of a cascade-like spiral
Blown Glass
Sisal and Teak Cascading Lamp by Temde
By Jean Rispal, Uno & Östen Kristiansson, Temde Leuchten, Fog and Morup, Ib Fabiansen
Located in München, DE
Beautiful sisal cascade lamp from the 1960s. Great and unusual design with a fantastically
Raffia, Teak
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
Brass
Carlo Nason Cascade Pendant Glass Murano Bicolore
By Carlo Nason, Mazzega
Located in La xara, VC
Exceptional cascade pendant with large glass Murano oversized around 40 cm with gilt gold structure
Brass
Mazzega Cascade Pendant Glass Murano, italy 1970
By Carlo Nason, Mazzega
Located in La xara, VC
Exceptional cascade pendant with leaves glass Murano oversized around 30 cm with CHROME structure
Murano Glass
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
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
$84,413 / item
H 47.25 in W 59.06 in D 27.56 in
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
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
Metal
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. This elegant fixture
Metal, Brass
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
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
Metal
Glass vase with circle pattern IVV production
By IVV Handmade
Located in Milano, Lombardia
the large Venini chandelier at the 1958 Brussels Expo and later used in the famous cascading
Glass
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
Metal
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
Metal, Chrome
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. It
Metal, Chrome
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
Unsigned 1960s Amber Glass Dangle Chandelier Clip-On Earrings
Located in Milford, DE
These unsigned 1960s clip-on earrings bring a warm, vintage glow with their cascading chandelier
Crystal
Danish Opaline and Teak Cascading Lamp by Nordisk Solar
By Fog & Mørup, Aloys F. Gangkofner, Luxus Vittsjö, Uno & Östen Kristiansson, Nordisk Solar Co.
Located in München, DE
Wonderful Danish opal glass cascade lamp from the 1960s. Great and exceptionally minimalistic
Opaline Glass, Teak
$4,274Sale Price|21% Off
H 82.68 in Dm 21.66 in
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
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
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
Metal
$1,899
H 41.34 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in
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
Chrome
$1,959 / set
H 57.09 in W 15.75 in D 15.75 in
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
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
Metal
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. This elegant fixture
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. This elegant fixture
Metal, Brass
Stunning White Designer Cascading Pendants by Kaiser, Germany, 1970s
By Kaiser Leuchten, Klaus Hempel
Located in Aachen, NRW
A special cascading white Pendant made by Kaiser Leuchten, Germany, 1970s Designer: Klaus Hempel
Metal
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
Chrome
$702Sale Price|20% Off
H 24.41 in Dm 16.54 in
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
Chrome
Danish Opaline and Teak Cascading Lamp by Nordisk Solar
By Fog & Mørup, Luxus Vittsjö, Uno & Östen Kristiansson, Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Nordisk Solar Co.
Located in München, DE
Wonderful Danish opal glass cascade lamp from the 1960s. Great and exceptionally minimalist design
Opaline Glass, Teak
Mid-Century Modern Guzzini Chrome Cascade Lamp, Italy, 70s
By Guzzini, iGuzzini
Located in Lucija, SI
Rare mid century cascade ceiling lamp produce by IGuzzini in the 70s.
Metal, Chrome
Very Rare Milk Glass Cascading Lamp from Italy, 1960s
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
This ceiling lamp features a small frame with 4 cascading milk glass elements with E27 bulb sockets
Glass, Milk Glass
Hans Bergström ’40’ Cascade Ceiling Lamp in Perforated Brass, 1940s
By Hans Bergström, Ateljé Lyktan
Located in Prague, New Town
Swedish Modern cascade ceiling lamp, model ’40’, designed by Hans Bergström. Produced by Ateljé
Brass
Teakwood and Raffia Bast Cascading Lamp by Jean Rispal
By Rupert Nikoll, Jean Rispal, Fog and Morup, Temde Leuchten, J.T. Kalmar
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, Teak
Cascading Lamp by Aloys Gangkofner for Peill and Putzler
By Stilnovo, Wilhelm Wagenfeld, Peill & Putzler, Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Aloys F. Gangkofner
Located in München, DE
Wonderful cascade lamp from the 1950s. Extremely beautiful design with a wonderful pattern
Glass, Teak
Awesom Space Age Chrome & Glass Cascading Lamp, 1970s Germany
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
This ceiling lamp features a small frame with four cascading glass elements. Fully functional
Metal, Chrome
Suspension design métal chromé en cascade de MASSIVE 1960's
Located in TOURCOING, FR
Suspension design métal chromé en cascade de MASSIVE 1960's
Metal
$5,598
H 22.05 in W 11.82 in D 11.82 in
Cascading Ceiling Lamp by Venini, Murano Crystals, Two-Tone Italy, 1960
By Venini
Located in BARCELONA, ES
, italy in the 1960s. Over 40 two-tone, purple and white drop shaped crystals cascade over a gold metal
Crystal
$840 / set
H 12 in W 10 in D 10 in
Cascadence Ceiling by Ango (set2), Handcrafted Silk Cocoon Pendant Light
By Ango
Located in Bangkok, TH
Double pendant light of Cascadence Ceiling by Ango is sculptural handcrafted ceiling light made
Organic Material
$420 / item
H 12 in W 10 in D 10 in
Cascadence Ceiling Light by Ango – Handcrafted Silk Cocoon Sculptural Pendant
By Ango
Located in Bangkok, TH
Cascadence Ceiling Light by Ango is a refined sculptural pendant handcrafted from natural silk
Organic Material
Multi-colored Six Shades Cascade pendant designed by Peill & Putzler
By Peill & Putzler
Located in Antwerp, BE
shades cascading pendant lamp. Designed and manufactured by Peill & Putzler, Germany, 1960s.
Opaline Glass
1 of the 2 Brass Glass Cascade Fixtures by Staff, 1969
By Staff Leuchten
Located in Rijssen, NL
1 of the 2 elegant cascade with 6 light fixtures was manufactured by Staff Leuchten in Germany. The
Metal, Brass
Crystal Glass and Chrome 3 Shade Cascade Pendant Lamp, 1960s, Germany
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Crystal Glass and Chrome 3 Shade Cascade Pendant Lamp, 1960s, Germany Lamps are in very good
Chrome
Glass and Chrome 3 Shade Cascade Lamp by WILA, 1960s, Germany
By WILA
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Glass and Chrome 3 Shade Cascade Lamp by WILA, 1960s, Germany Lamps are in very good vintage
Chrome
Crystal Glass and Metal 3 Shade Cascade Pendant Lamp, 1960s, Germany
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Crystal Glass and Metal 3 Shade Cascade Pendant Lamp, 1960s, Germany Lamps are in very good
Metal
Mid-Century Brass and Glass Cascade Pendant Lamp, Germany, 1960s
Located in Hagenbach, DE
cascade design with five textured glass shades suspended at varying heights. The teardrop-shaped glass
Brass
A Monumental 1970s Italian Murano Glass Waterfall Cascade Pendant
Located in London, GB
A very large 1970s Italian Waterfall Pendant, a unique model with frosted and Rose coloured Murano glass pieces suspended on gold chains from a circular gilt brass ceiling plate. The...
Murano Glass
$2,180 / set
H 35.44 in W 21.66 in D 21.66 in
Mid-Century Cascade Pendant with 3 Smoked Bubble Globes, Limburg, 1970s
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Almelo, NL
Mid-Century Cascade Pendant with 3 Smoked Bubble Globes, Limburg, 1970s Elegant Mid-Century
Brass
$89,056 / item
H 354.34 in W 78.75 in D 78.75 in
Unique Cascade Satin Brass Contemporary Light Pendant by Morghen Studio
By Morghen Studio
Located in Geneve, CH
Cascade of Light pendant by Morghen Studio Dimensions: D 200 x W 200 x H 900 cm Materials: Brass
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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