Unavailable|$6,437 / item
Multi-light suspension 73v Serie 7 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
Ceramic, Blown Glass
Unavailable|$4,597 / item
Multi-Light Suspension 73v Serie 5 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
Ceramic, Blown Glass
Unavailable|$11,952 / item
Multi-light suspension 73v Serie 11 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
Ceramic, Blown Glass
Unavailable|$14,400
Longwy Aesthetic Movement Gas Chandelier (4-Light)
By Bradley & Hubbard
Located in Vancouver, BC
Ca. 1885 A four-light converted gas / chandelier with original, Longwy pottery inserts and scenic
Bronze
Hanging Light in Unglazed and Glazed Stoneware, 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|$1,390 / item
Lani Nila White Light by Niccolò Poggi, Made in Italy
By Niccolò Poggi
Located in Firenze, IT
Suspended light created by Niccolo Poggi.
Ceramic
Sold|$1,790 / item
Square White Glazed Ceramic Pendant Light
By Brendan Bass
Located in Dallas, TX
Square white glazed ceramic pendant light designed by Brendan Bass. Made in Italy. Brendan Bass
Porcelain
Georges Pelletier Style Ceramic Pendant Light
By Georges Pelletier
Located in New York, NY
Bone-white ceramic pendant light fixture, possibly by Georges Pelletier. France, circa 1950
Metal, Brass
Sold|$1,200
Ceramic Pendant Light
Located in Antwerp, BE
Ceramic 1950s pendant light.
Metal
Ceramic Pendant Light No. L51 by Heather Levine
By Heather Levine, Gallery L7
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Wonderful ceramic pendant light No. L51, designed and handcrafted by Los Angeles based ceramicist
Brass
Guillerme et Chambron French Oak & Ceramic Pendant Light
By Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Guillerme et Chambron French oak & ceramic pendant light Designed by Robert Guillerme and Jacques
Ceramic, Oak
Danish Modern Ceramic Pendant Light, 1960s, Denmark, Jette Hellerøe
By Jette Hellerøe
Located in San Antonio, TX
Beautiful Jette Hellerøe hanging ceramic pendant light, Denmark, 1960s is handcrafted and in great
Ceramic
Ceramic Pendant Light No. 1003 by Heather Levine
By Heather Levine, Gallery L7
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Wonderful ceramic pendant light No. 1003, designed and handcrafted by Los Angeles based ceramicist
Brass
Ceramic Pendant Light No. L519 by Heather Levine
By Heather Levine, Gallery L7
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Wonderful ceramic pendant light No. L519, designed and handcrafted by Los Angeles based ceramicist
Brass
Danish Modern Ceramic Pendant Light, Circa 1960s
Located in San Antonio, TX
Danish Modern mid-century glazed ceramic pendant light is heavily textured and made to diffuse
Ceramic
Green Glazed Ceramic Pendant Light by Zenith, Italy 1950s
Located in Chicago, IL
A 1950s glazed ceramic pendant light with oval and circular cutout details on the sides and base
Ceramic
Orange Glazed Ceramic Pendant Light by Zenith, Italy 1950s
By Zenith
Located in Chicago, IL
A 1950s glazed ceramic pendant light with oval cutout details on the sides and base. This fixture
Ceramic
Petite Ceramic Pendant Light No.1202 by Heather Levine
By Gallery L7, Heather Levine
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Wonderful petite ceramic pendant light No.1202, designed and handcrafted by Los Angeles based
Brass
Mid-Century Hannie Mein Hand Made Ceramic Pendant Light with Cut Out Design
By Hannie Mein
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful hand made Hannie Mein ceramic pendant light with an earthtone glaze and cut out design to
Ceramic
Danish Modern Ceramic Pendant Light, 1970s by Jette Hellerøe for Axella
By Jette Hellerøe, Axella Stentøj
Located in San Antonio, TX
Beautiful Jette Hellerøe hanging ceramic pendant light, Denmark, 1970s is handcrafted and in great
Ceramic
Mid-Century Modern Ceramic Pendant Light, Circa 1960s, Denmark
Located in San Antonio, TX
Danish Modern mid-century ceramic pendant light is perforated and textured and made to diffuse
Ceramic
Sold|$690 / item
Hand Formed Ceramic Pendant Light
By Brendan Bass
Located in Dallas, TX
Italian craft handmade ceramic pendant.
Ceramic
Pierced Ceramic Pendant Light by Sejer Pottery
By Sejer Denmark
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pierced ceramic ceiling light by Mid-Century Danish modern pottery studio Sejer. This phenomenal
Guillerme et Chambron French Oak & Ceramic Pendant Light
By Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Robert Guillerme and Jacques Chambron pendant ceiling light France, circa 1950s Beautifully carved
Ceramic, Oak
Cylinder Green Turquoise Ceramic Pendant Light, Denmark, 1970
Located in Rijssen, NL
turquoise ceramics, manufactured in the 1970s in Denmark. We also have a multitude of unique colored ceramic
Ceramic
Mid-Century Hannie Mein Blue Ceramic Pendant Light with Decorative Cut-Outs
By Hannie Mein
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century, Hannie Mein designed, blue glazed ceramic pendant lamp with decorative and functional
Ceramic
Modernist Cascading Ceramic Pottery Hanging Pendant Lamp / Italy
Located in Buffalo, NY
Stunning cascading ceramic pendant light consisting of 6 graduating (hersey kiss) shape fixtures of
Metal
Reng, Doma, Hand Formed Ceramic, Stippled White Matte Tone Glazed Dome Pendant
By Brendan Bass
Located in Dallas, TX
Reng, Doma, hand formed ceramic pendant light. The Doma pendant was inspired by artist's task
Ceramic
Mobach Dutch Ceramic Ceiling Pendant Light
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful Heavy Purple Ceramic Pendant Lamp with Thick Smooth Glaze, Exterior Linear Etched Design
Ceramic
Sold|$1,490 / item
Hand Formed Ceramic Dome Pendant Light
By Brendan Bass
Located in Dallas, TX
Italian craft ceramic dome pendant.
Ceramic
Triple Colored Pottery Ceramic Shades Pendant Light
By Gordon & Jane Martz
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Triple pendant Danish modern light fixture. Each pendant measure 5x11". Pierced ceramic
Brass
American Studio Ceramic Pear Form Pendant Light
Located in Rochester, NY
American craft movement studio pottery large pear shaped pendant light chandelier with cutout
Iron
Ceramic Pyjama light pendant by Roger Capron, 1960's
By Roger Capron
Located in Paris, FR
ceramic lignt pendant by Roger Capron, Pyjama model, stamped on the top
Ceramic
Sold|$1,700
Unique Ceramic Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
Awesome black ceramic light fixture with a multitude of circular shapes throughout.
Ceramic
Sold|$625
Ceramic Hanging Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
Ceramic light fixture with two rows of open circular shapes toward the bottom.
Ceramic
1970s Danish Ceramic Hanging Pendant Light by Jette Helleroe
By Jette Hellerøe
Located in Stow on the Wold, GB
Hand produced ceramic hanging light by Jette Helleroe, Denmark. Very nicely sculptured and details
Pottery
1970s Danish Ceramic Hanging Pendant light by Jette Helleroe
By Jette Hellerøe
Located in Stow on the Wold, GB
Hand produced ceramic hanging light by Jette Helleroe, Denmark. Very nicely sculptured and details
Pottery
1970s Danish Brutalist Ceramic Hanging Pendant Light by Demstrup
By Demstrup Keramik
Located in Stow on the Wold, GB
Hand produced ceramic hanging light by Demstrup, Denmark. Very good quality light, with slits in
Pottery
1970s Danish Brutalist Hand Produced Ceramic Hanging Pendant Light by Demstrup
By Demstrup Keramik
Located in Stow on the Wold, GB
Hand produced ceramic hanging light by Demstrup, Denmark. Very good quality light, with slits in
Pottery
Sold|$2,000
Unusual glazed studio ceramic hanging light
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Unusual glazed studio ceramic hanging light.
Ceramic, Rope
Sold|$1,195
1960s Danish White Ceramic Pendant
Located in High Point, NC
This pendant light was made in Denmark in the 1960s, and features a white ceramic light fixture
Ceramic
Sold|$598
Glazed Ceramics Pendant Light
Located in Vienna, AT
Pendant of glazed ceramics. As a result of Rander's potter. Made in Denmark in the 1970s. Measures
Ceramic
Sold|$883
Herda Triple Pendant Light
By Herda
Located in London, GB
A triple drop Herda light in wonderful rich colours. Height/drop can be adjusted with shorter
Ceramic, Pottery
Large Studio Ceramic Light by Secrest Brothers
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Hand made studio ceramic and wood chandeliers, two sizes. Made for a church in Rochester, New York
Ceramic, Wood
Large Studio Ceramic Light by Secrest Brothers
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Hand made studio ceramic and wood chandeliers, two sizes. Made for a church in Rochester, New York
Ceramic, Wood
Danish Modern Pendant Light, Circa 1960s
Located in San Antonio, TX
Danish modern ceramic glazed and textured pendant light, circa 1960s, Denmark. Vibrant turquoise
Ceramic
Rare French Modernist Deep Blue Ceramic Hanging Light
Located in North Miami, FL
Decked out with brass accents and stem/ ceramic canopy, this all original rich blue glazed ceramic
Brass
Perforated Ceramic Hanging Light on Brass Tube Stem
By Louis Poulsen
Located in New York, NY
tube. Mid Century Modern period pendant light, working and in original condition.
Brass
Sold|$3,900 / set
Early 1960s Modern Light Fixture Pierced Ceramic Shades
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Six very rare ceramic pendant lights from the early 1960s. Three shapes, two of each, in shades of
Ceramic
Vintage Ceramic Beehive Design Hangling Light
Located in North Miami, FL
Phenomenal vintage beehive design mid-century modern hanging light
Handsome Mid-Century Mauve Glazed Mobach Ceramic Ceiling Light
By Mobach, Hannie Mein
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful, Hannie Mein style, Mid-Century, mauve glazed Mobach manufactured ceramic ceiling pendant
Ceramic
Rare Ceramic Pending Light by Juliette Derel, France, 1960s
By Juliette Derel
Located in Paris, FR
Rare Ceramic Pending Light by Juliette Derel, France, 1960s Height of the chains : 45 cm. Similar
Ceramic
Danish Ceramic Pendent Light by Jette Helleroe for Axella
By Jette Hellerøe
Located in Oakland, CA
Danish pendent light by Jette Helleroe for Axella, features multi glazed ceramic with orange glass
Ceramic, Glass
West Germany Ceramic Orange and Brown Pendant Lamp, 1970s
Located in ROTTERDAM, ZH
Big orange and brown west germany ceramic pendant lamp. The light escapes nicely through the square
Metal
Delft 6 light brass and ceramic chandelier of unusual design
Located in Houston, TX
Charming cobalt and white Delft chandelier with great proportion.
Brass
Sold|$9,326 / set
Two ceramic ligth pendant by Roger Capron, France, 1960's
By Roger Capron
Located in Paris, FR
Two ceramic light pendant by Roger Capron, "pyjama" modele, circa 1960's One is signed and open on
Ceramic
Art Deco Green Glazed Ceramic Three-Light Chandelier, France, Late 1930s
Located in The Hague, NL
matching ceiling cup are in a green glazed ceramic. The ivory lamp shades have been custom made. The lamp
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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