$7,730 / item
H 31.5 in Dm 31.5 in
Pleated Shade, Beige Fabric Small Ceiling Pendant Lamp with Brass by Elsa Foulon
Located in Geneve, CH
Demoiselle Large Decorative Pendant Lamp by Elsa Foulon Unique Piece. Dimensions: Ø 80 cm
Brass
Stratus Ceiling Lamp 50 by Elsa Foulon
Located in Geneve, CH
Stratus Ceiling Lamp 50 by Elsa Foulon Unique piece. Dimensions: D 20 x W 50 x H 50 cm Materials
Metal
French Handmade Ceramic Ceiling Lamp
Located in Paris, FR
Sculptural ceramic suspension. Poetic and organic design handmade by Elsa Foulon Studio in her
Ceramic
French Handmade Ceramic Ceiling Lamp
Located in Paris, FR
Sculptural ceramic suspension. Poetic and organic design handmade by Elsa Foulon Studio in her
Ceramic
French Handmade Ceramic Ceiling Lamp
Located in Paris, FR
Sculptural ceramic suspension. Poetic and organic design handmade by Elsa Foulon Studio in her
Ceramic
French Handmade Ceramic Ceiling Lamp
Located in Paris, FR
Sculptural ceramic suspension. Poetic and organic design handmade by Elsa Foulon Studio in her
Ceramic
French Handmade Ceramic Ceiling Lamp
Located in Paris, FR
Sculptural ceramic suspension. Poetic and organic design handmade by Elsa Foulon Studio in her
Brass
$13,995 / item
H 44.5 in Dm 58 in
Italian Modern 24-Light Brass and Lavender Periwinkle Murano Glass Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary custom made rectangular chandelier of exclusive fine geometric design with a Sputnik inspiration, entirely handcrafted in Italy. The brass structure is decorated with 24...
Brass
$1,460
H 6.7 in W 4.73 in D 6.3 in
Pair of Mid-Century Italian Wall Sconces Blue Enamel and Brass Details, 1950s
Located in Rome, IT
This elegant pair of Italian wall sconces from the 1950s exemplifies the sophistication and refined aesthetics of mid-century design. Each sconce features a vibrant blue enameled ste...
Brass, Iron
$795
H 31.5 in W 23.5 in D 23.5 in
1970s Cesca B64 Armchair by Marcel Breuer for Knoll / Thonet 1x Avail
By Marcel Breuer, Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a 'Cesca' armchair, model B64, originally designed by Marcel Breuer in 1928. These particular examples were seemingly manufactured by Knoll in the 1970s. Some may have been p...
Brass, Steel
$1,050Sale Price / set|30% Off
H 18 in W 16 in D 14 in
Pair of Oak & Rattan Side Tables / Stools by McGuire Furniture Co.
By McGuire
Located in San Diego, CA
A nice pair of oak and rattan side tables / stools by McGuire Furniture Co. of San Francisco, circa 1970s. These tables are difficult to find and are in very good vintage condition. ...
Leather, Rattan, Oak
Pair of Handcrafted Architectural Oak Tables
Located in London, GB
Architectural oak Pillar end tables. Early European modernism inspired - with a hint of Japanese minimalism - always focusing on the beauty of the materials. Designed by SUM furnitu...
Oak
$4,147
H 20 in W 30 in
Sparring - Chris Smith, Muhammad Ali, Ali, boxing, black and white, 20x30 in
Located in London, GB
Chris Smith (b.1937) Sparring silver gelatin fibre based print 20 x 30 in. / 34.5 x 48 in. / 46 x 66 in. signed and numbered printed later This work is available in the following si...
Photographic Paper, Silver Gelatin
$290 / item
H 2 in W 2.25 in D 1.25 in
Carl Auböck Up to Three Midcentury Polished Brass Card Holder, Austria, 1950s
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Vienna, AT
*Actually up to three pieces available* A beautiful card stand, made of polished brass, designed and executed in the 1950s by Carl Auböck, Austria. To be used for business cards, fol...
Brass
Organic Rattan Console Table with Integrated Drawers
Located in Oxford, GB
“Cardi” is Crafted entirely from sustainably sourced organic rattan and cane, this console table embodies earthy sophistication. Its rattan texture celebrates natural imperfections—e...
Rattan
Arena Steel with Rope Weave Chair
By Cotidiano
Located in Mexico City, MX
The Arena Chair appears as a creative challenge of turning an elemental object into a design piece. Composed of electrostatic painted steel and handcrafted woven in polypropylene bra...
Steel
$2,758 / set
H 5.91 in W 5.91 in D 2.56 in
Architectural Push and Pull Bronze Door Handle Square with matching Bell
Located in London, GB
Pair of square bronze push and pull door handles and matching bell with central horizontal border of Brutalist relief creating a stunning detail to the door. They can be mounted on a...
Bronze
Jens Risom Mid Century Walnut Slipper Lounge Chairs - Pair
By Jens Risom
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Jens Risom Mid Century Walnut Slipper Lounge Chairs - Pair This lounge chair measures: 29 wide x 30 deep x 33.5 high, with a seat height of 17 inches Great Vintage Condition - Mino...
Upholstery, Walnut
Mario Sabot Armchair
By Mario Sabot
Located in Toronto, ON
This Mario Sabot armchair was crafted in Italy in the 1970s, designed for Mario Sabot's Atelier. It has been refurbished with exquisite white bouclé wool, enhancing its beauty. The c...
Wool, Bouclé
$14,252 / item
H 29.53 in W 43.31 in D 82.68 in
Contemporary Pigalle, 210 Dining Table by Armand & Francine
Located in 1204, CH
Starting from a base of plywood, layers of Mortex© are added to create the table. Mortex© is a decorative technique based on lime, acrylic and pigment. This technique is added manual...
Other
Unavailable|$8,455 / item
H 11.82 in W 16.54 in D 18.9 in
Sculptural Wall Lamps, Erik Gunnar Asplund, Brass and Glass, 1950s
By Erik Gunnar Asplund, ASEA
Located in Copenhagen, DK
ERIK GUNNAR ASPLUND & ASEA - SCANDINAVIAN MODERN An exquisite set of large vintage wall lamps, designed by Erik Gunner Asplund, brass and decorated frosted and clear glass i stripe...
Brass
$10,742Sale Price / item|10% Off
H 11.82 in W 27.56 in D 59.06 in
Sculptural Coffee Table Made of Solid Wood, Center Table Solace S24 by NONO
By Joel Escalona
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
Sculptural Coffee Table Made of Solid Wood, Center Table Solace S24 by Joel Escalona The Solace table series, designed by Joel Escalona, is a furniture collection that exudes balan...
Hardwood
Rug & Kilim’s Moroccan Style Rug in Beige with Geometric Patterns
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand-knotted in wool, this 8x10 contemporary Moroccan style rug features a ribbed texture and geometric patterns inspired by the primitivist Berber weaving traditions. On the Desig...
Wool
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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