danish modern PENDANT LIGHT teak opaline glass ceramic 3-light hanging lamp 50s
Located in Mannheim, DE
Exceptionally beautiful 1950s to early 1960s pendant light. Origin probably Scandinavia. Shades made of white satin glass and colored ceramic with leaf pattern, teak spacers.
Ceramic, Teak, Milk Glass
1970s German Glazed Ceramic Iridescent Orange & Brown Pendant Hanging Light
Located in London, England
An unusual German glazed ceramic pendant hanging light in the Fat Lava style.
Aluminum, Brass
Claylight 12" Pendant Line: Handmade Ceramic Contemporary Light, Cozy Atmosphere
By lightexture
Located in Troy, NY
A perforated white ceramic egg shaped symmetrical pendant light with an elegant braided cord and a matching ceramic ceiling plate.
Ceramic
Claylight 12" Pendant Dot: Handmade Ceramic Contemporary Light, Cozy Atmosphere
By lightexture
Located in Troy, NY
A perforated white ceramic egg shaped symmetrical pendant light with an elegant braided cord and a matching ceramic ceiling plate.
Ceramic
Claylight Hex: Sculptural Ceramic Chandelier, Six Light Pendant, Unique Lighting
By lightexture
Located in Troy, NY
Each pendant shines down while also creating light that radiates softly to fill its surroundings with exquisite mood lighting.
Ceramic, Hardwood
Miro: Modern Lamp, Four Light Pendant, Sculptural Ceramic, Glowing Porcelain
By lightexture
Located in Troy, NY
This modern hanging lamp is a Joan Miró inspired, architecturally designed, four light pendant chandelier that hangs from two Australian Brigalow wood Boomerangs.
Ceramic, Hardwood, Porcelain
1970s mid century PENDANT LIGHT 5-light cascading lamp with fat lava ceramic sha
Located in Mannheim, DE
Very beautiful 1970s mid century 5-light pendant lamp. The shades are made of ceramic with fat lava glaze in white and shades of beige and brown combined with dark red glaze.
Ceramic
Large Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Ceramic Pendant / Ceiling Light, 1970s
Located in Lisse, NL
This not only is one of the most wonderfully designed ceramic pendants that we have ever had the pleasure of offering, through the bottom and through the holes in the shade it also s...
Brass
Modern Horizontal Pendant Light with Ceramic Base White with 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 Yellow with 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 – Pink with 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
Unique Handcrafted Danish Ceramic Pendant Jette Hellerøe Light Fixture, 1970s
By Jette Hellerøe
Located in Lisse, NL
With lighting as one of our specialties we were, again, very happy to have been able to purchase this rare ceramic light as well. We purchased it from the same home where we found th...
Iron
$6,087Sale Price / set|20% Off
Two light ceramic pendants by Roger Capron, Vallauris, France, 1960's
By Roger Capron
Located in Paris, FR
Two ceramic light pendant by Roger Capron, circa 1960's One is signed and open on the top, the other is stamped and closed on the top
Ceramic
Triple Colored Glazed Pierced Pottery Ceramic Shades Pendant Light Fixture MINT!
By Gordon & Jane Martz
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Triple Colored Glazed Pierced Pottery Ceramic Shades Pendant Light Fixture Chandelier MINT!
Brass
Midcentury Swedish Ceramic Light
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1950's ceramic sunflower light fixture with 1 light. Measurements: Drop: 12" Diameter: 15"
Ceramic
Customizable Pendant Lamp TRN D1, Brass Rod, 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 Model shown: Green & light blue Materials: Hand glazed ceramic and brass Rod: b...
Brass
Claylight Crescent: Three Light Pendant Chandelier, White Ceramic, Porcelain
By lightexture
Located in Troy, NY
Elevate your space with our stylish and versatile CLAYLIGHT CRESCENT. Whether your space is contemporary or modern, maximalist or minimalist, this handcrafted porcelain chandelier is...
Porcelain
Customizable Ceramic Pendant Lamp TRN E2, Brass Rod, Light Blue + Green
By Pani Jurek
Located in Paris, IDF
TRN E2 Pendant lamp / ceiling lamp / Chandelier Designer: Pani Jurek Dimensions: H. 77.5 x 55 x 5 cm Model show: Light blue + green Bulb (not included): E27/E26, compatible with ...
Brass
Customizable Pendant Lamp TRN C3, Brass Rod, Light Blue & Green Ceramic
By Pani Jurek
Located in Paris, IDF
TRN C3 Pendant lamp / ceiling lamp / chandelier Designer: Pani Jurek Dimensions: H 45 x 35 x 5 cm Model shown: Light blue & green Bulb (not included): E27/E26, compatible wit...
Brass
Midcentury Murano Pendant Light, Glass Shade in Various Colours Ceramic Mount
Located in Verviers, BE
Midcentury Murano pendant light, glass shade in various colours Hanging pendant light from the late 1960s on an adjustable chain, designed in the Murano style with Ceramic mount ...
Brass
Danish Ceramic Amber Glass Pendant Light by Jette Helleroe for Axella, 1960s
By Jette Hellerøe
Located in Chicago, IL
A 1960s Danish ceramic pendant by Jette Helleroe for Axella. The drum-shaped shade is wrapped in repeating medallions, each pressed in relief and punctuated with rounded amber glass ...
Ceramic, Glass
Customizable Pendant Lamp TRN F1, Brass Rod, Light, Medium & Navy Blue Ceramic
By Pani Jurek
Located in Paris, IDF
TRN F1 Pendant lamp / ceiling lamp / chandelier Signed by Pani Jurek Dimensions: H. 37,5 x 55 x 5 cm Model shown: Light blue, medium blue & navy blue Bulb (not included): E27/...
Brass
Vintage Ceramic Teardrop Hanging Light
Located in North Miami, FL
This midcentury ceramic hanging light features two round openings for light diffusion and bulb access. Wonderful natural sand coloring and on a long chain for any height ceiling.
Ceramic
Ceramic Pendant Lamp 'TRN D1' by Pani Jurek, Brass Rod, Brown & Light Blue
By Pani Jurek
Located in Paris, IDF
TRN D1 Pendant lamp / ceiling lamp / chandelier Designer: Pani Jurek Model shown: Brown, Light blue, Brown, Brass rod Dimensions: H 37.5 x 35 x 5 cm Bulb (not included): E27/E26, ...
Brass
Ceramic Pendant Lamp 'TRN D1' by Pani Jurek, Light Blue, Medium Blue & Ochre
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 Model shown: Medium blue, light blue & ochre Bulb (not included): E27/E26, comp...
Brass
1970s Ceramic Bell Shaped Red and Gray Lava Glaze Pendant Light with Cut-Outs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1970s MOD ceramic bell pendant lamp with circle cut-outs for ambient light.
Ceramic
Kawa Light 06, Organic White Porcelain Drop Pendant Light, Mini Pendant Lighting
By Luft Tanaka
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Kawa Series Light 06 Pendant Light by Luft Tanaka Studio The translucent porcelain diffuser casts a warm colored glow.
Porcelain, Ceramic
Organic Kawa Pendant Light 04 by Luft Tanaka, White Porcelain, Modern, Ceramic
By Luft Tanaka
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Kawa Series Light 04 Pendant Light by Luft Tanaka Studio The translucent porcelain diffuser casts a warm colored glow, perfect for a dining room or kitchen.
Porcelain
60s 70s Ceramic Ceramic Lamp Lamp Light Danish Design Space Age
Located in Neuenkirchen, NI
60s 70s Ceramic ceramic lamp lamp light Danish design space age 60s. Object: ceiling lamp Manufacturer: Condition: good Age: around 1960-1970 Dimensions: Diameter =...
Ceramic
$882 / item
Terra 0 Pendant Light - Solid Rod
By Marz Designs
Located in BYRON BAY, NSW
Simple cylindrical ceramic forms define the TERRA 0 range, which comes in pendant light, and long and short articulating wall light formats.
Aluminum, Brass
$12,127Sale Price|37% Off
Ceramic pending light attributed to Salvatore Meli, Italy, 1950s
By Salvatore Meli
Located in Paris, FR
Ceramic pending light attributed to Salvatore Meli, Italy, 1950s
Ceramic
Terracotta Bouquet: Handmade Solid Ceramic 4-Shade Ceiling Light
By lightexture
Located in Troy, NY
A beautiful light fixture that nods at floral elements. The terracotta shades provide a natural warmth to the room and directional lighting with the supplied spot bulbs. The brushed ...
Stainless Steel
$3,043Sale Price|20% Off
Ceramic pendant by Roger Capron, France, 1960's
By Roger Capron
Located in Paris, FR
ceramic light pendant by Roger Capron, signed
Ceramic
Pair of White Organic Porcelain Mini Pendant Light, Kawa Light 06
By Luft Tanaka
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of Kawa Series Light 06 Pendant Light by Luft Tanaka Studio The translucent porcelain diffuser casts a warm colored glow.
Ceramic, Porcelain
Contemporary Ceramic Light Teal SUFI Lamp Corteccia Texture
By Paola Paronetto
Located in Porcia, IT
This sophisticated lamp is a testament to the innovative design and superb craftsmanship of Paola Paronetto's paper clay artwork. Entirely crafted by hand, this piece is brought to l...
Ceramic
Contemporary Ceramic Light Peach SUFI Lamp Corteccia Texture
By Paola Paronetto
Located in Porcia, IT
This sophisticated lamp is a testament to the innovative design and superb craftsmanship of Paola Paronetto's paper clay artwork. Entirely crafted by hand, this piece is brought to l...
Ceramic
$5,701 / item
Shadow #2 Pendant Light by Margaux Leycuras
Located in Geneve, CH
Shadow #2 pendant light by Margaux Leycuras One of a Kind, Signed and numbered Dimensions: D 55 x H 20 cm Material: Ceramic, sand stoneware tops with a porcelain engobe finish.
Ceramic, Porcelain, Stoneware
$8,112 / item
Glaïeul Large Pendant Light by Jennifer Midoz
By Mydriaz
Located in Geneve, CH
Glaïeul large pendant light by Mydriaz. Dimensions: D 26 x H 100 cm.
Brass
$6,953 / item
Glaïeul Medium Pendant Light by Jennifer Midoz
By Mydriaz
Located in Geneve, CH
Glaïeul medium pendant light by Mydriaz Dimensions: D 26 x H 100 cm Materials: Brushed brass, pale gold finish, biscuit ceramic.
Brass
$5,794 / item
Glaïeul Small Pendant Light by Jennifer Midoz
By Mydriaz
Located in Geneve, CH
Glaïeul small pendant light by Mydriaz Dimensions: D 26 x H 100 cm Materials: Brushed brass, pale gold finish, biscuit ceramic.
Brass
Manila, Large Size 12 Light Italian Vintage Ceramic Chandelier, 1960
Located in Roma, IT
Spectacular ceramic and brass chandelier inspired by the city of Manila. The chandelier has 12 light points, and the ceramics are decorated with angel designs. Good vintage conditi...
Ceramic
$1,000Sale Price / item|20% Off
Kawa Pendant Light from Souda, Made to Order
By Luft Tanaka, Souda
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Souda's Kawa Pendant Lights are slip cast porcelain directly into dozens of leather molds resulting in highly-unique ceramic shades. The finalized pendant lights are dynamic and high...
Ceramic, Clay, Porcelain, Pottery
Contemporary Ceramic Light Grey/Blue SUFI Lamp Corteccia Texture
By Paola Paronetto
Located in Porcia, IT
This sophisticated lamp is a testament to the innovative design and superb craftsmanship of Paola Paronetto's paper clay artwork. Entirely crafted by hand, this piece is brought to l...
Ceramic
Marian Zawadsky pendant light for Tilgman Sweden 1950
By Marian Zawadzki
Located in Paris, IDF
Pendant in Ceramic hand painted by Marian Zawadki for Tilgmans keramic. 1950 Ceramic and teak wood Good condition
Ceramic, Wood
1960s Cool Ceramic Atomic Lamp Modern Pendant Black & Gold
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Pendant Lamp Cool modern atomic black ceramic hanging pendant light 1960s USA Perforated design Open see through sphere Measures: 18 tall x 9.5 diameter- long chain 24 inches Origina...
Metal
$1,600Sale Price|33% Off
Italian Ceramic Flowers and Bronze 8 Light Chandelier 1960's
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
1554 Italian colorful ceramic flowers and bronze 8 light chandeliers Take 25 watt candelabra based bulbs Supplied with 3 feet chain and canopy
Bronze
Vine Eight: 8-Light Sculptural Chandelier, Handmade Ceramic & Brushed Brass
By lightexture
Located in Troy, NY
Designed especially for low ceilings, this sculptural lighting fixture with bling, drops only 9in. from the ceiling. It provides soft indirect light from shades that are open to the ...
Ceramic
Bjørn Wiinblad Pendant Light, Glazed Stoneware, Scandinavian Design
By Bjørn Wiinblad
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Pendant by Bjørn Wiinblad in glazed stoneware.
Ceramic
Black Terracotta "Plant Light" Pendant by Artiforte, Netherlands, 1950s
Located in Mortsel, BE
A rare find from the 1950s of Dutch lighting, this terracotta pendant was produced by Artiforte in Rotterdam. While Artiforte is best known for its technical metal designs, this piec...
Ceramic, Terracotta
$1,000Sale Price|20% Off
Kawa Pendant Light from Souda, Porcelain Hanging Lamp, In Stock
By Luft Tanaka, Souda
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Souda's Kawa Pendant Lights are slip cast porcelain directly into dozens of leather molds resulting in highly-unique ceramic shades. The finalized pendant lights are dynamic and high...
Ceramic, Clay, Porcelain, Pottery
Industrial Chic Mid-Century Chemist Pendant Light with Glass Globes
Located in Hudson, NY
Antique chemist lab stand / Old steel finish / Vintage black ceramic sockets / Various globe bulb sizes / Twisted black silk cord Note : Height can be adjusted Quantity : (1) Mat...
Steel
Mid-Century Double Ceramic Globe Pendant, Green Stained Wood, Cutout Design
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Double ceramic globe pendant light features two large textured ceramic globes with decorative circle cutouts that create intriguing light patterns.
Ceramic, Wood
$20,861 / set
Set of 3 Glaïeul Pendants Light by Jennifer Midoz
By Mydriaz
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 3 Glaïeul pendant Light by Mydriaz Dimensions: D26x H100 cm each one Materials: Brushed brass, pale gold finish, biscuit ceramic.
Brass
Rare Florian Schulz Counter Balance Light with Ceramic Shade, Germany 1970s
By Florian Schulz
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Ceramic shade in a soft cream color can be pulled down or pushed up to shorten or extend the length of the pendant easily making the brass ball move in harmony perfectly balancing th...
Brass
70s Lamp Light Ceiling Lamp Ceramic Mid Century Space Age Brown
Located in Neuenkirchen, NI
70s lamp light ceiling lamp ceramic mid century space age brown Object: ceiling lamp Manufacturer: Condition: good Age: around 1960-1970 Dimensions: Diameter = 33cm...
Ceramic
Brown and Beige West Germany Ceramic Fat Lava Pendant Lamp, 1970s
Located in ROTTERDAM, ZH
Brown west germany ceramic fat lava pendant lamp. The light spreads a nice warm glow through the holes in the ceramic shape.
Ceramic
Rare Dutch Modern Red Terracotta Pendant Light by Artiforte, 1950s
Located in Mortsel, BE
A rare find from the history of Dutch lighting, this terracotta pendant was produced by Artiforte in the 1950s. While Artiforte is best known for its technical metal designs, this pi...
Ceramic, Terracotta
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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