Emerald Ceramic Pendant Light XL, Brushed Brass, Diamantes Atzompa Collection
By L'Aviva Home
Located in New York, NY
Our Atzompa Collection is created in the Oaxacan town of Santa María Atzompa, where the pottery-making tradition has roots tracing back to ancient Zapotec culture. Building on this ...
Ceramic
German Mid-Century Modern Fat Lava Ceramic Pendant Light, circa 1970s
Located in Barntrup, DE
A sculptural German Fat Lava pendant from the 1970s, combining expressive ceramic glazing with warm ambient light and classic Mid-Century proportions.
Metal, Brass
Ceramic pendant light, organic form handbuilt in white stoneware, made to order
By Studio Wild Orange
Located in POLOPOS, ES
This pendant lamp is built from three stacked, ceramic layers, each one a free from, petal like disc that curls and undulates at its edges.
Stoneware
Cone Beige Orange Ceramic Pendant Light, Denmark, 1970
Located in Rijssen, NL
Stunning round hanging lamp with an unusual shape, made with rich beige and light orange colored ceramics, manufactured in the 1970s in Denmark. We also have a multitude of unique co...
Ceramic
1 of the 2 Flat Round Brown Light Blue Ceramic Pendant Light, Denmark, 1970
Located in Rijssen, NL
Stunning round hanging lamp with an unusual shape, made with rich brown and light blue colored ceramics, manufactured in the 1970s in Denmark. We also have a multitude of unique colo...
Ceramic
1 of the 3 Axella Ceramic Brown and Blue Ceramic Pendant Light, Denmark, 1970s
Located in Rijssen, NL
1 of the 3 stunning round hanging lamp with an unusual shape, made with rich colored blue,beige and brown ceramic, with terracotta/warm orange glass details, manufactured in the 1970...
Ceramic
Cepa Udaipur Large Sculptural Cutwork Ceramic Pendant Light by Naaya Studio
By Naaya Studio
Located in Sydney, NSW
The Cepa Udaipur Pendant Light by Naaya Studio is a sculptural handcrafted ceramic gobo pendant inspired by the intricate play of light and shadow found in traditional Indian archite...
Metal, Brass
Ceramic Pendant, Denmark circa 1970
Located in Culver City, CA
Denmark, 1970 Wheel thrown ceramic pendant light with carved details and two tone glazed finish. 10"dia x 8”h Ref.
Ceramic
Mid-Century Modern Adjustable White Ceramic Pendant, Italy, 1950s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Adjustable white ceramic pendant light, Italy 1950s. Diameter 41 cm.
Ceramic
French Designer, Pendant Light, Ceramic, France, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A brown ceramic pendant light designed and produced in France, c. 1970s.
Ceramic
French Designer, Pendant Light, Ceramic, France, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A blue and white-glazed ceramic pendant light designed and produced in France, c. 1960s.
Ceramic
Ceramic Green Blue Brown Pendant, Denmark 1960s
Located in Rijssen, NL
Stylish ceramic pendant light made in Denmark. The lamp is made of green, brown and blue ceramic and has holes in it, illuminates beautifully.
Ceramic
Ceramic Brown Beige Pendant, Denmark, 1970s
Located in Rijssen, NL
Stylish ceramic pendant light made in Denmark. The lamp is made of brown and beige ceramic with light green accents and has a geometric pattern of lines and holes in it, so it illumi...
Ceramic
Cute Petite Ceramic Shade Pendant Light, Italy 1960s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Petite ceramic pendant light. Made in Italy, circa 1960s by a ceramic Company.
Brass
Ceramic Green Brown Beige Pendant, Denmark, 1960s
Located in Rijssen, NL
Stylish ceramic pendant light made in Denmark. The lamp is made of green, brown and beige ceramic and has a geometric pattern of lines and holes in it, so it illuminates beautifully.
Ceramic
Brown Green Ceramic Pendant with Holes, Denmark, 1960s
Located in Rijssen, NL
Stylish ceramic pendant light made in Denmark. The lamp is made of green and brown ceramic and has a pattern of holes in it, creating a beautiful illumination.
Ceramic
Ceramic Pendant Lamp by Georges Pelletier, 1960s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Georges Pelletier ceramic pendant light, attributed to. Ceramic lamp, cream-white and brown tones, adorned with perforations and circles.
Ceramic
Ceramic Pendant Flared Bowl with Bold Pattern, Denmark 1960s
Located in Rijssen, NL
Stylish ceramic pendant light made in Denmark. The lamp is made of orange, brown and beige ceramics and has holes in it, illuminates beautifully.
Ceramic
Terracotta Red Ceramic Pendant with Holes, Denmark, 1960s
Located in Rijssen, NL
Stylish ceramic pendant light made in Denmark. The lamp is made of terracotta and red colored ceramic and has big holes in it, creating a beautiful illumination.
Ceramic
Pair of Ceramic Geometric Pendants by Jette Hellerøe for Axella Denmark, 1960s
Located in Rijssen, NL
Stylish ceramic pendant light made in Denmark. The lights are made of brown and beige ceramic and have a geometric pattern on it.
Ceramic
Chocolate Brown Ceramic Pendant with Geometric Pattern, Denmark, 1960s
Located in Rijssen, NL
Stylish ceramic pendant light made in Denmark. The lamp is made of brown and beige colored ceramic and has a geometric pattern with holes in it, creating a beautiful illumination.
Ceramic
1 of the 2 Chocolate Brown Beige Ceramic Pendant Holes Spikes, Denmark 1960
Located in Rijssen, NL
Stylish ceramic pendant light made in Denmark. The lamp is made of beige and brown colored ceramic and has a pattern of holes and spikes in it, creating a beautiful illumination.
Ceramic
Claylight 15" Pendant Dot: Handmade Ceramic Contemporary Light, Warm Atmosphere
By lightexture
Located in Troy, NY
A perforated white ceramic pendant light with an elegant braided cord and a matching ceramic ceiling plate.
Ceramic
Claylight 15" Pendant Line: Handmade Ceramic Contemporary Light, Warm Atmosphere
By lightexture
Located in Troy, NY
A perforated white ceramic pendant light with an elegant braided cord and a matching ceramic ceiling plate.
Ceramic
Terracotta Pendant 10" Ceramic Shade with Dot Pattern
By lightexture
Located in Troy, NY
A medium sized, terracotta ceramic pendant light with dot pattern perforations suspended by a braided cord and a matte white ceramic ceiling plate.
Ceramic
Set of 2 Handsculptured Ceramic Pendant Lights - Studio Wild Orange
By Studio Wild Orange
Located in POLOPOS, ES
Handculptured ceramic pendant light, handmade pendant lamp, sculptural lighting, artisan ceiling light, wabi-sabi pendant, organic, modern lightings ceramic shade, one-of-a-kind lamp...
Stoneware, Ceramic
AXELLA Ceramic Pendant Lamp by Jette Hellerøe, Denmark 1970s
By Jette Hellerøe, Axella Stentøj
Located in Cork, IE
This ceramic pendant light was designed by the Danish ceramicist Jette Hellerøe for AXELLA in Denmark in the 1970s.
Ceramic
Claylight 12" Ceramic Pendant: Dots, Double Cut, Handmade, Sculptural Lighting
By lightexture
Located in Troy, NY
A perforated Egg shaped white ceramic pendant light with two openings, a braided cord and a matching ceiling plate.
Ceramic
Claylight 12" Ceramic Pendant: Lines, Double Cut, Handmade, Sculptural Lighting
By lightexture
Located in Troy, NY
A perforated Egg shaped white ceramic pendant light with two openings, a braided cord and a matching ceiling plate.
Ceramic
Mid-Century Modern Danish Studio Pottery Pendant Lamp, Lehmann Keramik, 1960s
By Lehmann
Located in Hamburg, DE
Large ceramic pendant light with a special shape and traditional ornamentation.
Ceramic, Jute
Scandinavian Ceramic Rope Pendant Light
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Scandinavian ceramic rope pendant light Sweden, 1970s Textured ceramic globe and canopy are the most beautiful shade of blue gray Newly rewired with jute covered wiring to match t...
Ceramic, Rope
$1,650 / item
Ceramic link chain pendant light
By Asmaa Aman-Tran
Located in Attleboro, MA
The ceramic chandelier is a captivating piece of art that seamlessly blends earthy, organic modern aesthetics with a nomadic, bohemian or beachside interior vibe. Materials: The...
Ceramic, Jute
$1,750 / item
Ceramic link chain pendant light
By Asmaa Aman-Tran
Located in Attleboro, MA
THIS CHANDELIER IN CLAY #60 IS READY TO SHIP FOR OTHER COLORS EXPECT 5-6 WEEKS FOR ORDER TO SHIP The ceramic chandelier is a captivating piece of art that seamlessly blends earthy...
Ceramic, Jute
1960s Peekaboo Pendant Light Gold Ceramic
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Gold pendant lamp. 1960s Modern elegance vintage gold lamp ceramic pendant peekaboo light Measures: 18 tall x 3.75 diameter 41 with chain.
Ceramic
Marz Designs, "Terra 00 Pendant Light - Solid Rod", Ceramic Timber Pendant Light
By Marz Designs
Located in BYRON BAY, NSW
Crafted with a combination of two contrasting half domes, Terra 00 is available in pendant light, wall and ceiling-mounted formats. The Terra 00 Pendant Light is made up of a slip-ca...
Aluminum, Brass
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. The lamp requires three...
Ceramic
Guillerme et Chambron French Oak & Ceramic Double Pendant Light
By Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Guillerme et Chambron French oak & ceramic double pendant light Designed by Robert Guillerme and Jacques Chambron France, circa 1950s Hand crafted artisanal piece Beautifully ca...
Ceramic, Oak
Ivory & Brown Ceramic Trumpet Pendant Light, Denmark, 1970s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Stunning round hanging lamp with an unusual shape, made with rich brown black and ivory striped ceramics, manufactured in the 1970s in Denmark. The total height including the chai...
Metal
Modern Horizontal Pendant Light with Ceramic Base – White – Handcrafted
Located in Vilnius, LT
Product name: NAVAZI Category: Lighting, Decoration Type: Decoratio, Pendant Material: Ceramic/glass base, frosted glass, textile cable Light source: G9, 110-220V Size: 285x110 mm (4...
Ceramic, Glass
Modern Horizontal Pendant Light with Ceramic Base – Yellow – Handcrafted
Located in Vilnius, LT
Product name: NAVAZI Category: Lighting, Decoration Type: Decoratio, Pendant Material: Ceramic/glass base, frosted glass, textile cable Light source: G9, 110-220V Size: 285x110 mm (4...
Ceramic, Glass
Modern Horizontal Pendant Light with Ceramic Base – Brown – Handcrafted
Located in Vilnius, LT
Product name: NAVAZI Category: Lighting, Decoration Type: Decoratio, Pendant Material: Ceramic/glass base, frosted glass, textile cable Light source: G9, 110-220V Size: 285x110 mm (4...
Ceramic, Glass
Modern Horizontal Pendant Light with Ceramic Base – Pink – Handcrafted
Located in Vilnius, LT
Product name: NAVAZI Category: Lighting, Decoration Type: Decoratio, Pendant Material: Ceramic/glass base, frosted glass, textile cable Light source: G9, 110-220V Size: 285x110 mm (4...
Ceramic, Glass
Modern Horizontal Pendant Light with Ceramic Base – Swampy – Handcrafted
Located in Vilnius, LT
Product name: NAVAZI Category: Lighting, Decoration Type: Decoratio, Pendant Material: Ceramic/glass base, frosted glass, textile cable Light source: G9, 110-220V Size: 285x110 mm (4...
Ceramic, Glass
Modern Horizontal Pendant Light with Ceramic Base – Copper – Handcrafted
Located in Vilnius, LT
Product name: NAVAZI Category: Lighting, Decoration Type: Decoratio, Pendant Material: Ceramic/glass base, frosted glass, textile cable Light source: G9, 110-220V Size: 285x110 mm (4...
Ceramic, Glass
Modern Horizontal Pendant Light with Ceramic Base – Blue – Handcrafted
Located in Vilnius, LT
Product name: NAVAZI Category: Lighting, Decoration Type: Decoratio, Pendant Material: Ceramic/glass base, frosted glass, textile cable Light source: G9, 110-220V Size: 285x110 mm (4...
Ceramic, Glass
Modern Horizontal Pendant Light with Ceramic Base – Red – Handcrafted
Located in Vilnius, LT
Product name: NAVAZI Category: Lighting, Decoration Type: Decoratio, Pendant Material: Ceramic/glass base, frosted glass, textile cable Light source: G9, 110-220V Size: 285x110 mm (4...
Ceramic, Glass
Modern Horizontal Pendant Light with Ceramic Base – Black – Handcrafted
Located in Vilnius, LT
Product name: NAVAZI Category: Lighting, Decoration Type: Decoratio, Pendant Material: Ceramic/glass base, frosted glass, textile cable Light source: G9, 110-220V Size: 285x110 mm (4...
Ceramic, Glass
Modern Horizontal Pendant Light with Ceramic Base – Green – Handcrafted
Located in Vilnius, LT
Product name: NAVAZI Category: Lighting, Decoration Type: Decoratio, Pendant Material: Ceramic/glass base, frosted glass, textile cable Light source: G9, 110-220V Size: 285x110 mm (4...
Ceramic, Glass
Mid-Century Modern Pendant Light, Ceramic & Rope, Belgium, 1970s
Located in Brussel, BE
Boho and charming pendant lamp made of a UFO-like lampshade made of orange patina enameled ceramic, hung by different thicknesses of natural rope — a mix of design in the style of St...
Enamel
Roger Capron 'Pyjama' Pendant Light, 1960s Glazed Ceramic Design
By Roger Capron
Located in SOTTEVILLE-LÈS-ROUEN, FR
Glazed ceramic with a geometric polychrome decoration, composed of a rhythmic grid of raised square elements characteristic of the so-called “Pyjama” series. The vivid palette—deep b...
Ceramic
mid century PENDANT LIGHT with orange ceramic shade 1970s
Located in Mannheim, DE
Very beautiful 1970s pendant light. The shade is made of orange glazed ceramic with some red and black.
Ceramic
Claylight Boomerang XL: Four Light Pendant Chandelier, White Ceramic
By lightexture
Located in Troy, NY
Each pendant provides direct task light while also creating light that radiates softly to fill its surroundings with exquisite mood lighting.
Ceramic, Wood
1960s Cylindrical Italian ceramic pendant lamp with circular light openings
Located in MADRID, ES
Cylindrical Italian ceramic pendant lamp with circular light openings, 1960s.
Ceramic
Claylight Boomerang: Large, Modern Chandelier, Four Light Pendant, Ceramic
By lightexture
Located in Troy, NY
When the light is off, four warm white matte ceramic pendants hang from curved wood creating an understated yet playfully captivating focal point.
Ceramic, Hardwood
Custumizable Pendant Lamp TRN D1, Green & Light Blue Ceramic
By Pani Jurek
Located in Paris, IDF
TRN D1 Pendant lamp / ceiling lamp / chandelier Designer: Pani Jurek Dimensions: H 37.5 x 35 x 5 cm Bulb (not included): E27/E26, compatible with US electric system Materials: Ha...
Brass
Ceramic Art Decorated Pendant Shade Light Fixture
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Very nice vintage circa 1970s art decorated pottery hanging lamp or light fixture.
Mid-Century Ceramic Stoneware Green Starburst Pendant Light
Located in Charleston, SC
Mid-century stoneware pendant light from Germany. Ceramic surface is a nice textured multi-hue green.
Stoneware
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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