2022 Bell Lamp Large Pendant Light Transparent Gold UL by Bertjan Pot for MOOOI
By Moooi, MARCEL WANDERS
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a Bell Lamp pendant made of transparent mouth blown glass with a gold ceramic
Ceramic, Blown Glass
$5,129 / item
Heavy Light by Olexandr Pinchuk
Located in Geneve, CH
Heavy Light by Olexandr Pinchuk Dimensions: D 12.5 x W 46.6 x H 147 cm. Materials: Ceramic. All
Ceramic
$245Sale Price|38% Off
Hanging Rope Light w/ Milk Glass Shade
Located in San Francisco, CA
A contemporary pendant light with a rope-covered cord, small milk glass saucer shade, and ceramic
Brass
$245Sale Price|38% Off
Hanging Rope Light w/ Milk Glass Shade
Located in San Francisco, CA
A contemporary pendant light with a rope-covered cord, small milk glass saucer shade, and ceramic
Brass
$245Sale Price|38% Off
Hanging Rope Light w/ Milk Glass Shade
Located in San Francisco, CA
A contemporary pendant light with a rope-covered cord, small milk glass saucer shade, and ceramic
Brass
Mid-Century Pottery Pendant
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Narrow marble-top console with black steel base. Simple ceramic hanging pendant light with
Pottery
Six-Light Candle Style Black and Brass Chandelier
By Lightolier
Located in New York, NY
Black and gold ceramic body and bobeches with brass arms, chain and canopy. Excellent original
Brass
Late 19th Century French Faïence and Wrought-Iron Six-Light Chandelier
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Late 19th Century French chandelier in white-glazed faïence. The baluster stem and central body moulded with scrolling foliate ornament and applied with putti masks, fitted with six...
Iron
Late 20th Century Venetian 5 light Chandelier with white flowers and shades
Located in GB
An unusual Ferroluce 6 light chandelier. It has a speckled ceramic stem, painted metal leaves and
Ceramic, Blown Glass
Unique Danish Søholm Stoneware Lamps in Light Glazing and Earth Colors, 1960s
By Søholm Stentøj
Located in Odense, DK
Beautiful pair of unique stoneware pendants in white and brown glazing handmade in Denmark in the
Ceramic
Vintage Ceramic Wall Light or Pendant Lamp for Plants
Located in Antwerp, BE
Vintage ceramic ceiling light or wall light for Plants.This is originally a ceiling lamp, but it
Metal
Nils Kahler rare pendant light ceramic Herman A. Kähler, Denmark, 1960
By Herman A. Kahler Keramik, Nils Kähler
Located in Paris, IDF
NILS KÄHLER. Rare ceiling lamp, Denmark, mid 20th century. Top and bottom in golden glazed ceramic
Stainless Steel
Santa Fe Matteo Thun for Memphis Milano
By Matteo Thun, Memphis Group
Located in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Santa Fe by Matteo Thun for Memphis Milano. Ceramic pendant lamp. Light is E26 or E27. Shade size
Ceramic
$1,300 / item
Santa Monica Matteo Thun for Memphis Milano
By Memphis Group, Matteo Thun
Located in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Santa Monica by Matteo Thun for Memphis Milano. Ceramic pendant lamp. Light is E26 or E27. Shade
Ceramic
1 of 3 Ceramic Brown and Orange Pendant Lights Sputnik, Germany, 1970s
By Sische, Cari Zalloni
Located in Aachen, NRW
Ceramic Brown and orange pendant light sputnik Germany 1970s The frame is brass. Heavy quality
Ceramic
Unavailable|$2,186 / item
Ceramic Pendant Light TRN model F3 by Pani Jurek
By Pani Jurek
Located in Grojec, PL
Customizable ceramic pendant light F3. The F3 lighting pendant is part of TRN collection. Three
Brass
Unavailable|$760
Studio Pottery Ceramic Pendant Light
Located in Palm Springs, CA
circular penetrations which allows the light to shine through. The pendant is signed although the signature
Ceramic
Unavailable|$500 / item
White Pierced Conical Ceramic Pendant Light
By Lynne Meade Ceramics
Located in Oakland, CA
Inspired by Mid-Century Modern design, the pierced pendant light is wheel thrown and hand pierced
Ceramic
Unavailable|$1,200 / item
White Pierced Half Dome Ceramic Pendant Light
By Lynne Meade Ceramics
Located in Oakland, CA
Inspired by Mid-Century Modern design, the pierced pendant light is wheel thrown and hand pierced
Ceramic
Unavailable|$1,200 / item
White Pierced Double Gourd Ceramic Pendant Light
By Lynne Meade Ceramics
Located in Oakland, CA
Inspired by Mid-Century Modern design, the pierced pendant light is wheel thrown and hand pierced
Ceramic
Unavailable|$1,947 / item
Ceramic Pendant Light TRN E2 Brown & Lilac brass by Pani Jurek
By Pani Jurek
Located in Grojec, PL
The E2 lighting pendant is part of TRN collection. Three dimensional objects inspired by Jan
Brass
Unavailable|$2,186 / item
Ceramic Pendant Light TRN F2 Red & Brown & Pink by Pani Jurek
By Pani Jurek
Located in Grojec, PL
The F2 lighting pendant is part of TRN collection. Three dimensional objects inspired by Jan
Brass
Unavailable|$1,534 / item
Ceramic Pendant Light TRN D2 matt bone / silver finish by Pani Jurek
By Pani Jurek
Located in Grojec, PL
D2 pendant light in color matt bone / silver finish. The D2 lighting pendant is part of TRN
Brass
Unavailable|$2,007 / item
Ceramic Pendant Light TRN E1 BROWN silver-nickeled brass by Pani Jurek
By Pani Jurek
Located in Grojec, PL
The E1 lighting pendant is part of TRN collection. Three dimensional objects inspired by Jan
Brass
Unavailable|$2,246 / item
Ceramic Pendant Light TRN F1 brown, green, ochre in silver finish by Pani Jurek
By Pani Jurek
Located in Grojec, PL
character. It is finished with silver-nickeled brass. Each ceramic element can be done in one of 14
Brass
Unavailable|$1,324 / item
Schneid Studio Kaskad Light Blue, Ceramic, Pendant Lamp
By Schneid Studio
Located in New York, NY
silhouette of the Kaskad lamp. Hand cast of ceramic in three soft and earthy tones, the lamp shows off in a
Ceramic
Unavailable|$1,250 / item
Equniox Pendant Light in Stoneware, Contemporary Ceramic Lighting
By Virginia Sin
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The hand-built ceramic coils cast a dramatic sunburst pattern. The stoneware material adds warmth
Ceramic
Unavailable|$2,400 / item
Long White Pierced Ceramic Teardrop Pendant Light, in Stock
By Lynne Meade Ceramics
Located in Oakland, CA
Wheel thrown, hand pierced pendant lampis glazed with a white satin finish.This pendant has a white
Ceramic
Unavailable|$834 / item
Schneid Studio Kaskad Light Blue Small, Ceramic, Pendant Lamp
By Schneid Studio
Located in New York, NY
silhouette of the Kaskad lamp. Hand cast of ceramic in three soft and earthy tones, the lamp shows off in a
Ceramic
Cacahuate Tierra Pendant Light in Lush Chocolate Ceramic with Standard Lamp
By Luminosa
Located in San Miguel de Allende, MX
The Cacahuate ceramic lamp is designed to blend and compliment the contemporary interior. Whether
Ceramic
Unavailable|$1,225
Reticulated Ceramic Hanging Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
Reticulated Ceramic Hanging Light Fixture
Ceramic
Unavailable|$1,260 / item
TRN Ceramic Light, Model C2
By Pani Jurek
Located in Grojec, PL
. H: on request. Bulbs are not included. Bulbs type: e27/e26 Material: hand glazed ceramic, brass
Brass
Unavailable|$1,200 / item
TRN Ceramic Light, Model C3
By Pani Jurek
Located in Grojec, PL
unique character. It is finished with brass elements. Ceramic part size: H: 45 cm (13,7") x 35 cm
Brass
Unavailable|$851 / item
TRN Ceramic Light, Model B3
By Pani Jurek
Located in Grojec, PL
unique character. It is finished with brass elements. Ceramic part size: H: 18 cm x 35 cm, ceramic
Brass
Unavailable|$851 / item
TRN Ceramic Light, Model B2
By Pani Jurek
Located in Grojec, PL
unique character. It is finished with brass elements. Ceramic part size: H: 30 cm x 35 cm, ceramic
Metal
Unavailable|$851 / item
TRN Ceramic Light, Model B1
By Pani Jurek
Located in Grojec, PL
unique character. It is finished with brass elements. Ceramic part size: H: 27,5 cm x 35 cm, ceramic
Brass
Unavailable|$638 / item
TRN Ceramic Light, Model A1
By Pani Jurek
Located in Grojec, PL
type: e27/e26 Material: hand glazed ceramic, brass elements.
Metal
Unavailable|$1,200 / item
TRN Ceramic Light, Model C1
By Pani Jurek
Located in Grojec, PL
, while placing the order. Bulbs are not included. Bulbs type: e27/e26 Material: hand glazed ceramic
Brass
Unavailable|$1,473 / item
TRN Ceramic Light, Model D1
By Pani Jurek
Located in Grojec, PL
"), ceramic tubes diameter: 5 cm (1,96") H: on request. Bulbs are not included. Bulbs type: e27/e26.
Brass
Unavailable|$2,185 / item
TRN ceramic light, model F1
By Pani Jurek
Located in Grojec, PL
, while placing the order. Bulbs are not included. Bulbs type: e27/e2 Material: hand glazed ceramic, brass
Brass
Unavailable|$2,185 / item
TRN ceramic light, model F2
By Pani Jurek
Located in Grojec, PL
finished with brass elements. Lamp Size: 55 cm (21,65") x 82,5 cm (32,48"). Ceramic tubes diameter: 5 cm
Brass
Unavailable|$1,200 / item
TRN Ceramic Light, Model C2
By Pani Jurek
Located in Grojec, PL
type: e27/e26 Material: hand glazed ceramic, brass elements.
Brass
Unavailable|$1,946
TRN ceramic ceiling light, E3 / Bone
By Pani Jurek
Located in Grojec, PL
character. It is finished with brass elements. Lamp size: 55 cm (21,65") x 77 cm (30,5"). Ceramic tubes
Ceramic
Unavailable|$2,185 / item
TRN ceramic ceiling light, model F3
By Pani Jurek
Located in Grojec, PL
, while placing the order. Bulbs are not included. Bulbs type: e27/e2 Material: hand glazed ceramic, brass
Brass
Unavailable|$1,532
TRN ceramic ceiling light, model D1
By Pani Jurek
Located in Grojec, PL
The D1 lighting fixture is part of TRN collection. Ceiling lights are inspired by Jan Tarasin painting. They have simple calligraphic forms which can play together as if they were le...
Brass
Unavailable|$1,473
TRN ceramic abstract light, model D1
By Pani Jurek
Located in Grojec, PL
The D1 lightning fixture is part of TRN collection. Three dimensional objects inspired by Jan Tarasin painting, have simple calligraphic forms which can play together as if they were...
Brass
Unavailable|$2,200
Round White Pierced Pendant Light, in Stock
By Lynne Meade Ceramics
Located in Oakland, CA
Wheel thrown, hand pierced pendant lamp, glazed with a white satin finish. This pendant has a white
Ceramic, Clay
Unavailable|$1,500
Ceiling Light in Ceramic and Brass, Italy, circa 1950
By Marcello Cuneo
Located in Mexico City, Cuauhtemoc
wonderful, unique lamp is ceramic--its clean, modernistic form wrought magnificently and decorated in subtle
Brass
Unavailable|$2,040
White Pierced Inverted Vase Pendant Light, in Stock
By Lynne Meade Ceramics
Located in Oakland, CA
Wheel thrown, hand pierced, this pendant lamp is glazed with a white satin finish. This pendant has
Ceramic
Stoneware Ceramic Hanging Light Piercing and Glazing, Victoria Littlejohn, 1978
By Victoria Littlejohn
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Littlejohn executed a series of hanging lights in her Big Bear workshop in the late 1970s. The five being offered for sale here are from her personal collection and are for sale for ...
Ceramic, Stoneware
Stoneware Ceramic Hanging Light with Floral Piercings, Victoria Littlejohn, 1978
By Victoria Littlejohn
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Littlejohn executed a series of hanging lights in her Big Bear workshop in the late 1970s. The five being offered for sale here are from her personal collection and are for sale for ...
Ceramic, Stoneware
Unavailable|$1,913 / item
Nita Contemporary Brown Ceramic & Brushed Copper, 2 Part Modular Ceiling Light
Located in Milano, IT
Ceramic C2 Light, 2022 Rooted in the intersection of man and nature, this uncanny collection
Copper, Enamel
Unavailable|$2,623 / item
NITA Contemporary Brown Ceramic & Brushed Copper - 3 Part Modular Ceiling Light
Located in Milano, IT
Ceramic C3 Light, 2022 Rooted in the intersection of man and nature, this uncanny collection
Copper, Enamel
Gemini — Customizable Dual-Light Ceramic & Kvadrat Fabric Handmade Suspension
Located in Köln, DE
dynamism in one. With its sleek cylindrical vertical design and dual light sources, GEMINI beckons with a
Stoneware, Textile
Gemini — Handmade Dual-Light Ceramic Stoneware & Kvadrat Fabric Suspension Lamp
Located in Köln, DE
and dynamism in one. With its sleek cylindrical vertical design and dual light sources, GEMINI beckons
Stoneware, Textile
Per Engstrom Handmade Danish Modern Studio Ceramic Pendant in Blue and Brown
By Per Engstrom
Located in New Westminster, British Columbia
This large-scale stunning handmade studio ceramic light pendant has beautiful decoration and glazes
Ceramic
Unavailable|$2,759 / item
Multi-light suspension 73v Serie 3 light fixture
By Omer Arbel
Located in PARIS, FR
A multi pendant light suspension from 73 serie of BOCCI Discover the 73 Serie Collection of multi
Blown Glass, Ceramic
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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