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! Triple
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
Ceramic, Glass
Customizable Pendant Lamp TRN D1, Brass Rod, Green & Light Blue Ceramic
By Pani Jurek
Located in Paris, IDF
cm Model shown: Green & light blue Materials: Hand glazed ceramic and brass Rod: brass, length made
Brass
Claylight Crescent: Three Light Pendant Chandelier, White Ceramic, Porcelain
By lightexture
Located in Troy, NY
stunning chandelier is more than a light fixture, it's a work of art. It's porcelain shades are hand
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
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
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
Brass
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
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
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
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
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. Outside is charcoal
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
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
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
Ceramic
Fratelli Fanciullacci Pendant Light c.1960
By Fratelli Fanciullacci
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT Mid-century Italian ceramic pendant swag light by Fratelli Fanciullacci. Original brass pull
Brass
$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
Aluminum, Brass
$12,385Sale 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
Contemporary Ceramic Light Peach SUFI Lamp Corteccia Texture
By Paola Paronetto
Located in Porcia, IT
emotions and the imagination. SUFI pendant lamps gently illuminate, creating soft ambience. These shapes
Ceramic
Contemporary Ceramic Light Teal SUFI Lamp Corteccia Texture
By Paola Paronetto
Located in Porcia, IT
emotions and the imagination. SUFI pendant lamps gently illuminate, creating soft ambience. These shapes
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
Ceramic, Porcelain
$3,108Sale 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
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
Ceramic
Vintage Italian Ceramic Chandelier, 6-Light, Renaissance Style, 1950
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Vintage Italian ceramic 6-light chandelier. The chandelier is 24" wide and 21" high and comes with
Metal
$5,822 / 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
Ceramic, Porcelain, Stoneware
$8,285 / 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. Materials: Brushed brass
Brass
$7,102 / 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
Brass
$5,918 / 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
Brass
Contemporary Ceramic Light Grey/Blue SUFI Lamp Corteccia Texture
By Paola Paronetto
Located in Porcia, IT
emotions and the imagination. SUFI pendant lamps gently illuminate, creating soft ambience. These shapes
Ceramic
$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
Bronze
Vine Eight: 8-Light Sculptural Chandelier, Handmade Ceramic & Brushed Brass
By lightexture
Located in Troy, NY
. from the ceiling. It provides soft indirect light from shades that are open to the ceiling, though they
Ceramic
$1,000Sale Price / item|20% Off
Kawa Pendant Light from Souda, Made to Order
By Luft Tanaka, Souda
Located in Brooklyn, NY
in highly-unique ceramic shades. The finalized pendant lights are dynamic and highly-unusual
Ceramic, Clay, Porcelain, Pottery
Mid-Century Wagenfeld Pendant Light with Opaline Glass Shade
By Wilhelm Wagenfeld
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare Wilhelm Wagenfeld pendant light combines functional Bauhaus principles with warm modernist
Metal
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
Metal
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
Ceramic, Wood
$4,800 / set
Set of Four Italian Glass Pendant Light Fixtures
Located in East Hampton, NY
Set of four Italian glass pendant light fixtures. One of them has a tiny chip to its edge, another
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
Ceramic, Terracotta
Rare Florian Schulz Counter Balance Light with Ceramic Shade, Germany 1970s
By Florian Schulz
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare counter balance pendant by Florian Schulz. Beautiful brass canopy feeds three black cloth
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
Ceramic
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
Ceramic, Wood
$21,306 / 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
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
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
Ceramic, Terracotta
$1,000Sale Price / item|20% Off
Kawa Pendant Light from Souda, Black Cord, Made to Order
By Luft Tanaka, Souda
Located in Brooklyn, NY
in highly-unique ceramic shades. The finalized pendant lights are dynamic and highly-unusual
Ceramic, Clay, Porcelain, Pottery
Danish Midcentury Stoneware Pendant Light with Hand-Painted Flowers
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Romantic nordic allmoge style ceiling light. Danish midcentury modern handmade stoneware pendant
Pottery, Stoneware, Ceramic
$3,000Sale Price / item|20% Off
Kawa Pendant Light Cluster of Three from Souda, Made to Order
By Luft Tanaka, Souda
Located in Brooklyn, NY
in highly-unique ceramic shades. The finalized pendant lights are dynamic and highly-unusual
Metal
Vintage Ceramic & Gilt Brass Chandelier Six Light Bulbs Ceiling Lamp
Located in Bastogne, BE
Elegant Handmade ceramic floral Designer chandelier. Hanging 6 horn chandelier, made of brass
Brass
$2,240Sale Price|20% Off
Mid Century Modern Multi-Light Frosted Glass Pendant Chandelier by Lightolier
By Lightolier
Located in San Jose, CA
Vintage hanging ceiling mount pendant light chandelier circa 1960's labeled Lightolier. This unique
Metal, Brass
Indoor/Outdoor Hanging Pendant Light Made from Vintage 1950s Japanese Parasol
By Tennant New York
Located in Brooklyn, NY
hanging pendant. Arriving just in time for porch season, Model No. 030 is a limited-edition series of
Brass
Set of Four Strangled Light Pendant Lamps by Gitta Gschwendtner for Artificial
Located in Munich, DE
Set of four amazing ceramic pendant lamps 'Strangled lights'. Designed by the German designer Gitta
Ceramic
Kawa Series Light 05, White Organic Modern Porcelain Pendant Lamp, Leather Cast
By Luft Tanaka
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Kawa Series Light 05 Pendant Light by Luft Tanaka Studio Tactile and textured porcelain pendant
Porcelain, Ceramic
2022 The Party Suspended Pendant Light by Jos Kranen and Johannes Gille
By Moooi
Located in Philadelphia, PA
ceramic with an enogobio finish, aluminum, and a brass knob. The lamp was designed by Jos Kranen and
Aluminum, Brass
$3,000Sale Price / item|20% Off
Kawa Pendant Light Cluster of Three from Souda, Black Cord, Made to Order
By Souda, Luft Tanaka
Located in Brooklyn, NY
in highly-unique ceramic shades. The finalized pendant lights are dynamic and highly-unusual
Metal
Customizable Pendant Lamp TRN F2, Brass Rod, Light Blue, Medium Blue, Navy Blue
By Pani Jurek
Located in Paris, IDF
TRN F2 Pendant lamp / ceiling lamp / chandelier Designer: Pani Jurek Dimensions: H 85 x 58 x 5 cm
Brass
Customizable Pendant Lamp TRN D1, Brass Rod, Light Blue, Medium Blue, Navy Blue
By Pani Jurek
Located in Paris, IDF
TRN D1 Pendant lamp / ceiling lamp / chandelier Designer: Pani Jurek Dimensions: H37.5 x 35 x 5
Brass
5 Light Italian Gilt, Ceramic Rose Flower Tole Chandelier Hollywood Regency 1940
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Add a touch of Italian opulence to your home with this charming chandelier! Perfect flowers, made of Majolica, to enhance any chic or eclectic home. We'd love to see it hanging in an...
Metal
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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