$6,906 / item
Lamp One Red Trio Chandelier by Formaminima
Located in Geneve, CH
Lamp one red Trio chandelier by Formaminima Dimensions: W30 x D30 x H 68 cm Materials: Body lamps: handcrafted solid Red Collemandina marble, polished finish, Crystal diffusers, ...
Crystal, Marble, Brass
$1,650 / item
Sistrah P4 Pendant Lights by Otto Muller Circa 1930s
By Sistrah-Licht GmbH
Located in Gloucester, GB
- 2 lights available - Original steel gallery - Comes with original ceiling rose - Comes with 100cm of cable and chain - Opaline glass top with stepped glass base - Takes E27 fittin...
Glass
Louis XIV Style Antique French 19th Century Gilt Bronze Sixteen Light Chandelier
Located in London, GB
It is suspended from a shaped ceiling rose and chain, both consistent with late 19th-century French practice.
Bronze, Ormolu
$18,900 / item
Rose Ceiling Light by Gaspare Asaro-Bronze Finish
By Gaspare & Vittorio Asaro, form A
Located in New York, NY
The Rose ceiling light is distinguished by its branching two-tiered frame ending with clean and modern shades.
Brass
Rose Piccolo Ceiling Light by Gaspare Asaro- Rose Glass and Bronze Finish
By form A, Gaspare & Vittorio Asaro
Located in New York, NY
See the Rose and Rose Grande ceiling lights for the larger versions.
Brass
$20,800 / item
Rose Ceiling Light by Gaspare Asaro-Bronze Finish
By Gaspare & Vittorio Asaro, form A
Located in New York, NY
The Rose ceiling light is distinguished by its branching two-tiered frame ending with clean and modern shades.
Brass
Rose Piccolo Ceiling Light by Gaspare Asaro- Rose Glass and Brass Finish
By Gaspare & Vittorio Asaro, form A
Located in New York, NY
The Rose Piccolo ceiling light is the smallest member of the Rose family, distinguished by its branching frame ending with clean and modern shades.
Brass
Flos Coordinates Suspension 3 Light in Champagne by Michael Anastassiades
By Flos, Michael Anastassiades
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Each Coordinates configuration includes its own ceiling rose, whose integrated electronics allow for the use of different dimmer systems: push, 1-10, DALI.
Aluminum
Flos Coordinates Suspension 1 Light in Champagne by Michael Anastassiades
By Flos, Michael Anastassiades
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Each Coordinates configuration includes its own ceiling rose, whose integrated electronics allow for the use of different dimmer systems: push, 1-10, DALI.
Aluminum
Rose Piccolo Ceiling Light by Gaspare Asaro- Rose Glass and Bronze Finish
By form A, Gaspare & Vittorio Asaro
Located in New York, NY
See the Rose and Rose Grande ceiling lights for the larger versions.
Brass
Pietro Chiesa Chandelier in Brass and Glass, Italian Design, 1950s
By Fontana Arte, Pietro Chiesa
Located in Palermo, IT
The brass chain supporting the chandelier adds a further touch of elegance, while the brass ceiling rose ensures perfect integration with the rest of the structure.Style: 20th-centur...
Brass
Rose Piccolo Ceiling Light by Gaspare Asaro- Rose Glass and Brass Finish
By Gaspare & Vittorio Asaro, form A
Located in New York, NY
The Rose Piccolo ceiling light is the smallest member of the Rose family, distinguished by its branching frame ending with clean and modern shades.
Brass
Flos Noctambule Pendant Light with 3 Cylinders and Bowl by Konstantin Grcic
By Flos, Konstantin Grcic
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Dimming capabilities can be configured in the power supply unit within the ceiling rose, or as a pedal-operated panel on the power cord.
Glass
Flos Noctambule Pendant Light with Cylinder & Cone by Konstantin Grcic
By Konstantin Grcic, Flos
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The user can control Noctambule’s dimming capabilities in the power unit within the ceiling rose or as a pedal-operated panel in the power cord.
Glass
Flos Noctambule Pendant Light with 5 Cylinders by Konstantin Grcic
By Flos, Konstantin Grcic
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Offered in a variety of artistic designs, Noctambule’s dimmer can be operated from its power unit within the ceiling rose, or controlled using the pedal-enabled panel in its power co...
Glass
Flos Noctambule Pendant Light with 6 Cylinders by Konstantin Grcic
By Flos, Konstantin Grcic
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Offered in a variety of artistic designs, Noctambule’s dimmer can be operated from its power unit within the ceiling rose, or controlled using the pedal-enabled panel in its power co...
Glass
Flos Noctambule Pendant Light with 4 Cylinders by Konstantin Grcic
By Flos, Konstantin Grcic
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Offered in a variety of artistic designs, Noctambule’s dimmer can be operated from its power unit within the ceiling rose, or controlled using the pedal-enabled panel in its power co...
Glass
Flos Noctambule Pendant Light with 2 Cylinders and Bowl by Konstantin Grcic
By Flos, Konstantin Grcic
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Dimming capabilities can be configured in the power supply unit within the ceiling rose, or as a pedal-operated panel on the power cord.
Glass
Flos Noctambule Pendant Light with 4 Cylinders and Cone by Konstantin Grcic
By Flos, Konstantin Grcic
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The user can control Noctambule’s dimming capabilities in the power unit within the ceiling rose or as a pedal-operated panel in the power cord.
Glass
Flos Noctambule Pendant Light with 2 Cylinders and Cone by Konstantin Grcic
By Flos, Konstantin Grcic
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The user can control Noctambule’s dimming capabilities in the power unit within the ceiling rose or as a pedal-operated panel in the power cord.
Glass
Flos Noctambule Pendant Light with 3 Cylinders by Konstantin Grcic
By Konstantin Grcic, Flos
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Offered in a variety of artistic designs, Noctambule’s dimmer can be operated from its power unit within the ceiling rose, or controlled using the pedal-enabled panel in its power co...
Glass
Flos Noctambule Pendant Light with 4 Cylinders and Bowl by Konstantin Grcic
By Flos, Konstantin Grcic
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Dimming capabilities can be configured in the power supply unit within the ceiling rose, or as a pedal-operated panel on the power cord.
Glass
Flos Noctambule Pendant Light with 3 Cylinders & Cone by Konstantin Grcic
By Konstantin Grcic, Flos
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The user can control Noctambule’s dimming capabilities in the power unit within the ceiling rose or as a pedal-operated panel in the power cord.
Glass
Flos Noctambule Pendant Light with Cylinder & Bowl by Konstantin Grcic
By Konstantin Grcic, Flos
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Dimming capabilities can be configured in the power supply unit within the ceiling rose, or as a pedal-operated panel on the power cord.
Glass
Antique GEC Holophane Church Glass Kitchen Pendant Light
By General Electric Company (GEC) 1
Located in Stockbridge, GB
This light is supplied with new period style brown twisted 3 core fabric flex, hanging chain, ceiling rose and CE certified E27 screw lampholder.
Aluminum, Copper, Brass
Dante Large Rattan Pendant Light by Dunlin, Hand-Woven, Australia, New
By DUNLIN
Located in Sydney, AU
For added versatility, the standard cotton cable configuration includes a lamp holder, a handmade round rattan ceiling rose, and a 1000mm length of cable. Technical Details 6W Max L...
Rattan
$2,698 / item
Dante Cone Rattan Pendant XL, by DUNLIN
By DUNLIN
Located in Sydney, AU
For added versatility, the standard cotton cable configuration includes a lamp holder, a handmade round rattan ceiling rose, and a 1000mm length of cable. Technical Details 6W Max L...
Rattan
Large 1930s Art Deco Opaline Glass Skyscraper Pendant Light
Located in Nottingham, GB
The fixture retains its heavy-gauge chrome-plated hanging chain and matching ceiling rose. The combination of monumental opaline glass and streamlined architectural metalwork gives t...
Chrome
Vintage Holophane Prismatic Ribbed Glass Pendant Light with Bronzed Brass Fittin
Located in Nottingham, GB
The pendant hangs from its original bronzed brass interlink chain and matching hooked ceiling rose. The generous chain length gives the fixture a strong vertical presence and also al...
Brass, Bronze
Rose Window for a Haussmann-Style Flat Ceiling Light.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Rose window for a Haussmann-style flat ceiling light, patinated plaster and resin cast mounted on a metal base.
Steel
$1,860 / item
Lamp One in Brass by Formaminima
Located in Geneve, CH
Lamp one in brass by Formaminima Dimensions: 5 x 5 x H 17 cm Materials: Lamp body in solid brass, satin finish Ultra-thin anti-reflection crystal diffuser Inside-diffuser Limog...
Brass
Antique Holophane Prismatic Glass Church Kitchen Island Brass Pendant Light
By Holophane
Located in Stockbridge, GB
The light is supplied with an aged brass ceiling rose. Additional Info: Price is for a single light, we advise all lighting is installed by a qualified electrician.
Aluminum, Brass
$27,000 / item
Rose Grande Ceiling Light by Gaspare Asaro-Bronze Finish
By Gaspare & Vittorio Asaro, form A
Located in New York, NY
See our Rose Piccolo ceiling light for the three light version and our standard Rose ceiling light for the nine light version.
Brass
$18,900 / item
Rose Ceiling Light by Gaspare Asaro-Satin Brass Finish
By Gaspare & Vittorio Asaro, form A
Located in New York, NY
The Rose ceiling light is distinguished by its branching two-tiered frame ending with clean and modern shades.
Brass
Antique 19th Century Empire Gilt Bronze Six Light Chandelier Floral Decoration
Located in Sweden, SE
The chandelier is suspended by three chains from an elaborate ceiling rose featuring leaf decoration. The lower section is elegantly finished with a pinecone finial.
Brass, Bronze
$710Sale Price|20% Off
Rose Gold Color Esteluz Halogen Ceiling Lamp 1980s Spain
By Estiluz Lighting
Located in Den Haag, NL
Very nice unusual ceiling lamp. Halogen. 10 arms and in the middle another spot.
Aluminum
1930s French Art Deco Painted Glass & Mahogany Bowl Pendant Light
Located in Nottingham, GB
The suspension terminates in an original three-arm brass ceiling rose with decorative detailing. The light retains its period Edison screw-fit bulb holder and has been fully rewired ...
Brass
Mid-Century British Cut Glass Acorn Pendant Light with Brass, circa 1950s
Located in Nottingham, GB
Above sits a decorative bronzed-brass gallery cap with an ornamental grab ring, suspended from an original bronze link chain and matching brass ceiling rose. The combination of fros...
Brass, Bronze
$20,800 / item
Rose Ceiling Light by Gaspare Asaro-Satin Nickel Finish
By form A, Gaspare & Vittorio Asaro
Located in New York, NY
The Rose ceiling light is distinguished by its branching two-tiered frame ending with clean and modern shades.
Brass
Mid-20th Century French Style 5-Arm Cut Glass and Crystal Chandelier
Located in Worcester, GB
Installation Support: We are happy to assist with sourcing a suitable ceiling rose, suspension chain, silk-wrapped cable or sleeve if required.
Crystal
$3,554 / item
Anvers Rose Small Wall/Ceiling Lamp by CTO Lighting
By CTO Lighting
Located in Geneve, CH
Anvers rose small wall/ceiling lamp by CTO Lighting Materials: satin brass Also available in bronze Dimensions: H 8.3 x W 14 cm All our lamps can be wired according to each country.
Brass
$4,786 / item
Anvers Rose Medium Wall/Ceiling Lamp by CTO Lighting
By CTO Lighting
Located in Geneve, CH
Anvers Rose medium wall/ceiling lamp by CTO Lighting Materials: satin brass Also available in bronze Dimensions: H 8.8 x W 19.5 cm All our lamps can be wired according to each coun...
Brass
$10,745 / item
Anvers Rose Large Wall/Ceiling Lamp by CTO Lighting
By CTO Lighting
Located in Geneve, CH
Anvers Rose Large Wall/Ceiling Lamp by CTO Lighting Materials: satin brass Also available in bronze Dimensions: H 8.8 x W 33.5 cm All our lamps can be wired according to each count...
Brass
$18,900 / item
Rose Ceiling Light by Gaspare Asaro-Satin Brass Finish
By Gaspare & Vittorio Asaro, form A
Located in New York, NY
The Rose ceiling light is distinguished by its branching two-tiered frame ending with clean and modern shades.
Brass
$20,800 / item
Rose Ceiling Light by Gaspare Asaro-Satin Nickel Finish
By form A, Gaspare & Vittorio Asaro
Located in New York, NY
The Rose ceiling light is distinguished by its branching two-tiered frame ending with clean and modern shades.
Brass
1960s Holophane Prismatic Glass Pendant Light with Gilt Brass and Bronze Fitting
Located in Nottingham, GB
Above is an ornate gilt brass ceiling rose with flowing Art Nouveau-inspired detailing, introducing a decorative contrast to the more architectural form of the glass.
Brass, Bronze
1930s Arts & Crafts Wrought Iron Three-Light Pendant with Silk Glass Shade
Located in Nottingham, GB
The pendant retains its original interlocking bronze suspension chains and a staged three-arm ceiling rose with original grab hooks. The combination of warm tinted glass, aged metalw...
Wrought Iron
Art Deco Opaline Glass Schoolhouse Plafonnier Pendant Light, circa 1930
Located in Nottingham, GB
The suspension culminates in a large stepped circular ceiling rose with decorative bordered detailing, original bronze hanging hooks and upper mounting fixture.
Bronze
Large Antique Gold Appian Lantern by Benediko, Organic Modern Design
By Benediko
Located in Freiburg im Breisgau, DE
MINIMUM DROP: 1250mm / 49 1/4” DROP AVAILABLE 1450mm / 57” 1650mm / 65” 1850mm / 72 3/4” (including ceiling rose, rod length, and fixture) *Custom rod available upon request...
Metal
Contemporary Alabaster Pendant in Antique Brass by Tigermoth Lighting
By TIGERMOTH LIGHTING LTD
Located in Reading, GB
It comes with silver fabric flex and an antique brass ceiling ceiling rose included. Designed and hand-made by Tigermoth Lighting on the banks of the river Thames in the English cou...
Alabaster, Metal, Brass
Victorian Antique Crown Pendant Light with Cracked Glass Globe, 1920
Located in Lincoln, GB
It is suspended from a sturdy ceiling chain and ceiling rose, adding to its elegant appeal.
Brass
Matching Pair of Large Satin Cut Crystal Bowl Plafonniers in Aged Brass Frames
By F. & C. Osler
Located in Nottingham, GB
Each bowl is rimmed in aged brass and hung from three chains to a matching ceiling rose. The brass carries its original aged surface throughout — warm, even, and untouched — and the ...
Bronze
Atomic Pendant Light By Siemens Model JL20 J3 Circa 1950s
Located in Gloucester, GB
Atomic Pendant Light By Siemens Circa 1950s - Chrome gallery - Stepped opaline glass with acid etched bowl - Steel shade - Takes E27 fitting bulbs - Comes with 120cm of chain and ca...
Steel, Chrome
$5,343 / item
Lamp One Trio Chandelier in Brass by Formaminima
Located in Geneve, CH
Lamp one trio chandelier in brass by Formaminima Dimensions: 30 x 30 x H 68 cm Materials: Lamp body in brass Ultra- thin anti-reflection crystal diffuser Inside- diffuser Limog...
Brass
$6,421 / item
Lamp One Collection Chandelier by Formaminima
Located in Geneve, CH
Ultra- thin anti-reflection crystal diffuser Inside- diffuser Limoges biscuit-finish porcelain sheets Satin brass ceiling rose H 5 x 5 x 5 cm Light source supplied per lamp: LED ...
Marble, Brass
$7,641 / item
Lamp One Chandelier Color Edition by Formaminima
Located in Geneve, CH
Lamp one trio chandelier in brass by Formaminima Limited edition Dimensions: 30 x 30 x H 68 cm Materials: Red Collemandina, Green Alpes, Royal pink yellow Satin solid brass, cry...
Marble, Brass
$2,547 / item
Lamp One in Marble by Formaminima
Located in Geneve, CH
Lamp one in marble by Formaminima Dimensions: 5 x 5 x H 17 cm Materials: lamp body in Calacatta marble Ultra- thin anti-reflection crystal diffuser Inside- diffuser Limoges bis...
Marble, Brass
$7,380 / item
Lamp One Trio Chandelier in Marble by Formaminima
Located in Geneve, CH
Lamp one trio chandelier in marble by Formaminima Dimensions: 30 x 30 x H 68 cm Materials: Lamp body in marble Ultra- thin anti-reflection crystal diffuser Inside- diffuser Lim...
Marble, Brass
$2,215 / item
Lamp One in Walnut by Formaminima
Located in Geneve, CH
Lamp one in brass by Formaminima Dimensions: 5 x 5 x H 17 cm Materials: Lamp body available in solid Canaletto walnut, oil finish Ultra-thin anti-reflection crystal diffuser In...
Brass
$1,800 / item
Lamp One Wood 01 by Formaminima
By Formaminima
Located in Geneve, CH
Materials: Body lamp: Olive briarwood, Crystal glass diffuser, Limoges porcelain sheets, biscuit-finish. Ceiling rose: solid brass, satin finish. Light source supplied per lamp: ...
Crystal, 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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