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 round silk cord and a plug for easy use, but can easily be permanently installed i...
Ceramic, Clay
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 a white round silk cord and a plug for easy use, but can easily be permanently ins...
Ceramic
Unavailable|$1,500
Ceiling Light in Ceramic and Brass, Italy, circa 1950
By Marcello Cuneo
Located in Mexico City, Cuauhtemoc
Although this lovely lamp is from the 1950s, its forward-thinking design reminds us of the spherical Lucite and acrylic lights we began to see in the sixties and into the seventies. ...
Brass
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
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
Unavailable|$1,872 / 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 employs recyclable, metalized ceramic insulator modules — conventionally used in elect...
Copper, Enamel
Unavailable|$2,567 / 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 employs recyclable, metalized ceramic insulator modules — conventionally used in electri...
Copper, Enamel
Gemini — Customizable Dual-Light Ceramic & Kvadrat Fabric Handmade Suspension
Located in Köln, DE
suspension lamp GEMINI_husk design RODRIGO VAIRINHOS Step into the realm of sensual lighting with GEMINI a lamp designed to awaken your senses. This handcrafted suspension lamp emb...
Stoneware, Textile
Gemini — Handmade Dual-Light Ceramic Stoneware & Kvadrat Fabric Suspension Lamp
Located in Köln, DE
suspension lamp GEMINI_rumor design RODRIGO VAIRINHOS Step into the realm of sensual lighting with GEMINI a lamp designed to awaken your senses. This handcrafted suspension lamp em...
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 in blues and browns that are a dramatic contrast together.
Ceramic
Unavailable|$2,700 / 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-light suspensions from BOCCI and designer Omer Arbel. 73 results from blowing liq...
Blown Glass, Ceramic
Unavailable|$6,300 / 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-light suspensions from BOCCI and designer Omer Arbel. 73 results from blowing liq...
Ceramic, Blown Glass
Unavailable|$4,499 / 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-light suspensions from Bocci and designer Omer Arbel. 73 results from blowing l...
Ceramic, Blown Glass
Unavailable|$11,698 / 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-light suspensions from BOCCI and designer Omer Arbel. 73 results from blowing liq...
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 crown shades. Longway pottery is named after the historic town of Longway, France...
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|$1,360 / 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.
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.
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 Gallery L7, Heather Levine
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Wonderful ceramic pendant light No. L51, designed and handcrafted by Los Angeles based ceramicist Heather Levine.
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 Chambron France, circa 1950s Beautifully carved and sculpted French oak frame delic...
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 overall condition. 15” diameter x 7" height x 42” drop (can be altered with new c...
Ceramic
Ceramic Pendant Light No. 1003 by Heather Levine
By Gallery L7, Heather Levine
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Wonderful ceramic pendant light No. 1003, designed and handcrafted by Los Angeles based ceramicist Heather Levine.
Brass
Ceramic Pendant Light No. L519 by Heather Levine
By Gallery L7, Heather Levine
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Wonderful ceramic pendant light No. L519, designed and handcrafted by Los Angeles based ceramicist Heather Levine.
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 light giving a soft glow Denmark, 1960s.
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.
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 ceramicist Heather Levine.
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 share the light.
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 overall condition. hardwired or plug-in 11” diameter x 9" height x 36” drop (can ...
Ceramic
Sold|$690 / item
Hand Formed Ceramic Pendant Light
By Brendan Bass
Located in Dallas, TX
Italian craft handmade ceramic pendant.
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 light giving a soft glow Denmark, 1960s.
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.
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 and sculpted French oak frame delicately dances off the ceiling Floating ceramic sh...
Ceramic, Oak
Cylinder Green Turquoise Ceramic Pendant Light, Denmark, 1970
Located in Rijssen, NL
Stunning round hanging lamp with an unusual cylinder-like shape, made with rich colored green and turquoise ceramics, manufactured in the 1970s in Denmark. We also have a multitude o...
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 cut-outs.
Ceramic
Sold|$1,650
1970s Danish Stoneware Ceramic Ceiling Light
By Demstrup Keramik
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Lovely stoneware ceramic pendant light by Demstrup Keramik from Denmark, 1975.
Brass
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 white, black and chocolate brown, tested and electrical working, individual lamps ...
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 lighting found throughout Northern Italy in the early 20th century.
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, Circle Cut-Outs on the Bottom and Top Perforations for Ambient Light Diffusion.
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".
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 design and beautiful variegated glaze surface. Retains the original handcrafted heavy ir...
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 ceramic light with piercing through the shade allowing the light to glow through th...
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 ceramic light with piercing through the shade allowing the light to glow through th...
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 the shade allowing the light to glow through the shade. Signed Demstrup, DH and dat...
Pottery
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: H 48 Ø 42 cm.
Ceramic
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 the shade allowing the light to glow through the shade. Signed Demstrup, DH and d...
Pottery
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 suspended from a ceiling chain.
Ceramic
Sold|$2,000
Unusual glazed studio ceramic hanging light
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Unusual glazed studio ceramic hanging light.
Ceramic, Rope
Sold|$863
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/longer cable throughout the circular ceiling fitting. Produced during the 1960's and 70'...
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 in the 1960's by James and Philip Secrest. Four large, three small.
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 in the 1960's by James and Philip Secrest. Four large, three small.
Ceramic, Wood
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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