Chain Link Lighting
Mid-20th Century Floor Lamps
Iron
Vintage 1950s French Floor Lamps
Iron
Mid-20th Century Floor Lamps
Iron
Mid-20th Century Floor Lamps
Iron
Antique 19th Century French Floor Lamps
Iron
Mid-20th Century Industrial Floor Lamps
Iron
Vintage 1950s French Table Lamps
Iron
20th Century Floor Lamps
Vintage 1950s French Brutalist Floor Lamps
Iron
2010s American Organic Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Ceramic, Jute
2010s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
Metal
Vintage 1960s French Brutalist Floor Lamps
Iron
20th Century American Brutalist Floor Lamps
Iron
Early 2000s American Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Metal
20th Century Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
Glass
Mid-20th Century European Table Lamps
Enamel, Iron
Mid-20th Century Italian Industrial Floor Lamps
Iron
2010s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
Metal
Mid-20th Century French Brutalist Table Lamps
Bronze
Vintage 1940s French Floor Lamps
Wood
Vintage 1960s Italian Modern Table Lamps
Iron
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Chrome
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Glass
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Iron
Early 2000s East Asian Art Nouveau Chandeliers and Pendants
Brass
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Steel
Mid-20th Century French Chandeliers and Pendants
Metal, Iron
Antique 1880s French Country Lanterns
Copper
2010s Italian Table Lamps
Metal
2010s Australian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Brass
Mid-20th Century Unknown Brutalist Chandeliers and Pendants
Iron
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Iron
2010s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
Crystal, Bronze
2010s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
Metal, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Pewter, Bronze, Brass, Nickel
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Pewter, Bronze, Brass, Nickel
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Brass, Bronze, Pewter, Nickel
Vintage 1960s French Brutalist Floor Lamps
Iron
2010s Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Metal
2010s Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Metal
2010s Irish Organic Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Bronze
20th Century Austrian Brutalist Floor Lamps
Metal, Iron
2010s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
Metal
2010s Australian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Brass, Bronze, Nickel, Pewter
Early 20th Century German Arts and Crafts Chandeliers and Pendants
Wrought Iron
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Murano Glass
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Nickel, Brass, Bronze, Pewter
Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Iron
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Brass, Bronze, Nickel, Pewter
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Aluminum
Antique 19th Century French Lanterns
Wrought Iron
Antique Late 19th Century European Lanterns
Copper
Vintage 1950s American Arts and Crafts Lanterns
Copper
Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Lanterns
Copper
Antique 1860s Italian Egyptian Revival Lanterns
Wood
Antique 1820s Austrian Biedermeier Lanterns
Silver
Vintage 1950s Arts and Crafts Lanterns
Brass, Steel, Wrought Iron
Early 20th Century American Gothic Lanterns
Brass
Antique 19th Century French Renaissance More Lighting
Bronze
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Finding the Right chandeliers-pendant-lights for You
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 and vintage 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 (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), 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.
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 whimsical — like the work of Beau & Bien’s Sylvie Maréchal, frequently inspired by her dreams — 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.
- What is a cable link chain?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 26, 2021A cable link chain or link chain is made with uniform round or oval links. These links are interconnected to offer a classic, understated look. A cable link chain is a popular pick for wearers looking to pair a necklace with a charm . Shop a collection of vintage and modern cable link chains and necklaces from some of the world’s top jewelers on 1stDibs.
- What is a curb link chain?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021A curb link chain has links that have been flattened and twisted. They interlock tightly together to form a chain. Curb link chains are popular in very fine formations as well as much chunkier variations. They are ideal for creating statement necklaces. Do check out the wide variety of curb link chains in different jewelry styles and metals on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Real gold chains are supposed to be heavy. Pure gold is heavy due to its high density. If you are unsure about the gold content in your piece, you can take it to be appraised. You can also shop a collection of expertly vetted gold jewelry from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Adding a pull switch to a light is actually possible. To do so you must remove the fixture and drill a hole to screw in the pull switch. Then you need to wire the black wires through the pull switch to connect it to the fixture. Warning: Electrical work should only be conducted by professionals.
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