Counterweight Silk Pendant Light Attributed to Josef Frank
By J.T. Kalmar, Frank Josef
Located in Vienna, AT
Rare large height adjustable brass counter balance pendant. Design attributed to Josef Frank
Brass
Josef Frank Attribution, Pendant Light, Brass, Fabric, Sweden, 1960s
By Josef Frank
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and off-white fabric coated fabric pendant light attributed to Josef Frank for Svenskt Tenn
Brass
Josef Frank Attribution, Pendant Light, Brass, Fabric, Resin, Sweden, 1960s
By Josef Frank
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and off-white resin coated fabric pendant light attributed to Josef Frank for Svenskt Tenn
Brass
Counterweight "Jo-Jo Zug" Adjustable Pendant Light by Josef Frank
By J.T. Kalmar, Frank Josef
Located in Vienna, AT
Large height adjustable brass counter balance "jo-jo" pendant Lamp. Design attributed to Josef
Brass
Chandelier in Opaline and Iron, 1930, German attributed to Peter Behrens
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
, Behrens and ten other people (Hermann Muthesius, Theodor Fischer, Josef Hoffmann, Joseph Maria Olbrich
Iron
$9,600
H 43.31 in Dm 11.82 in
Art Deco Chandelier in Opaline and Chrome, German Attributed to Peter Behrens
By Peter Behrens
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
, Behrens and ten other people (Hermann Muthesius, Theodor Fischer, Josef Hoffmann, Joseph Maria Olbrich
Chrome
Pendant Light Chandelier, Brass Pleated Cream Fabric Shades, 1950s
By Rupert Nikoll, J.T. Kalmar, Josef Frank, Svenskt Tenn, Josef Hoffmann
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A fantastic chandelier made of brass with cream colored pleated fabric shades attributed to J.T
Brass
$6,500
H 51.19 in Dm 25.99 in
Art Deco Pendant Light Chandelier, Brass Wood Cream Pleated Fabric Shades, 1930s
By Haus & Garten, Svenskt Tenn, Oswald Haerdtl, J.T. Kalmar, Josef Frank
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
shades attributed to J.T. Kalmar and Josef Frank, manufactured in Austria in 1930s. In the mid-1920s
Brass
$3,990
H 22.84 in Dm 14.18 in
Large Table Lamp Brass Walnut Wood White Shade, attr. J.T. Kalmar, Austria, 1960
By Stilnovo, J.T. Kalmar, Rupert Nikoll
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
and the most important Austrian architects like Josef Frank, Oskar Wlach, Oswald Haerdtl, Clemens
Brass
$16,996
H 31.11 in W 31.03 in D 20.48 in
Art Deco Pagoda Walnut Brass Writing Desk Side Table Hugo Gorge, C.1925, Vienna
By Hugo Gorge
Located in Vienna, AT
, who belonged to the Werkbund. His popular colleagues Adolf Loos and Josef Frank were representative of
Maple, Walnut, Spruce, Plywood
Counterweight Silk Pendant Light Attributed to Josef Frank
By J.T. Kalmar, Frank Josef
Located in Vienna, AT
Large height adjustable brass counter balance pendant. Design attributed to Josef Frank
Brass
Scandinavian Brass Chandelier with Opaline Glass Shades by Josef Frank
By Josef Frank
Located in Esbjerg, DK
dating from the late 1940s or early 1950s is attributed to Josef Frank. It has E27 sockets and original
Brass
Sold
H 36.23 in Dm 43.71 in
Eric Wärnå Attributed, Sizable 15-Armed Chandelier, Brass, Rattan, Sweden, 1960s
By Eric Wärnå
Located in High Point, NC
A sizable 15-Armed Chandelier. Designed and production attributed to Eric Wärnå, for EWÅ Värnamo
Brass
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H 30.32 in Dm 29.53 in
Chandelier Pendant Light, Attributed to Josef Frank, Patinated Brass Wood, 1930s
By J.T. Kalmar, Josef Frank, Haus & Garten
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A 9-arm chandelier or pendant light attributed to Josef Frank, manufactured in 1930s. It is made
Brass
Austrian Brass Chandelier, circa 1930, Josef Frank for J.T. Kalmar
By J.T. Kalmar, Josef Frank
Located in Vienna, AT
Rare six arm brass chandelier from the 1930s attributed to a design by Josef Frank for J.T. Kalmar
Brass
J.T. Kalmar Oval Brass Flush Mount, Josef Frank 1940s
By Josef Frank, J.T. Kalmar
Located in Vienna, AT
Rare oval 12-arm brass 'spider' chandelier or flush mount attributed to Josef Frank for J.T. Kalmar
Brass
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H 43.31 in Dm 19.69 in
Two Counterweight Pendant Lights J.T. Kalmar, Adolf Loos Josef Frank, 1950s
By J.T. Kalmar, Josef Frank, Adolf Loos
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
midcentury in 1950s. The design is attributed to Adolf Loos or Josef Frank. Both as well as Josef Hoffmann
Brass
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H 39.38 in Dm 19.69 in
Counterweight Pendant Light J.T. Kalmar, Adolf Loos Josef Frank, Brass, 1950s
By J.T. Kalmar, Josef Frank, Adolf Loos
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
1950s. The design is attributed to Adolf Loos or Josef Frank. Both as well as Josef Hoffmann used this
Brass
Austrian 1930s Brass Chandelier, J.T. Kalmar 'Attributed'
By J.T. Kalmar, Josef Frank, Paolo Buffa
Located in Vienna, AT
Rare Austrian 1930s brass chandelier, attributed to J.T. Kalmar. Six brass arms elegantly 'curve
Brass
Austrian Brass Chandelier, 1930s
By J.T. Kalmar, Josef Frank, Paolo Buffa
Located in Vienna, AT
Rare Austrian 1930s brass chandelier, attributed to J.T. Kalmar. Six brass arms elegantly 'curve
Brass
Austrian Brass Chandelier, circa 1940
By Paolo Buffa, J.T. Kalmar, Josef Frank
Located in Vienna, AT
Rare Austrian 1930-1940ss brass chandelier, attributed to J.T. Kalmar. Six brass arms elegantly
Brass
Austrian Brass Chandelier, 1930s, J.T. Kalmar (Attr.)
By Josef Frank, Jean Royère, J.T. Kalmar
Located in Vienna, AT
Rare Austrian five-arm brass chandelier from the 1930s–1940s, attributed to J.T. Kalmar and Josef
Brass
Large Austrian Chandelier, 1930s, Brass, Wood and Paper Shades
By Josef Frank, Jean Royère, J.T. Kalmar
Located in Vienna, AT
Rare large Austrian nine-arm chandelier from the 1930s, attributed to J.T. Kalmar, featuring
Brass
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H 39.38 in Dm 31.89 in
Pair of Pendant Lights Chandeliers, Brass Pleated Cream Fabric Shades, 1960
By Josef Hoffmann, Svenskt Tenn, J.T. Kalmar, Josef Frank, Rupert Nikoll
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
adjusted in height and shortened on site. In the mid-1920s, Josef Frank and Oskar Wlach founded the
Brass
Art Deco Chandelier, 1930s, J.T. Kalmar (Attr.), Brass and Crystals
By Paavo Tynell, J.T. Kalmar, Josef Frank
Located in Vienna, AT
Rare Art Deco chandelier in brass and crystal from the 1930s, attributed to J.T. Kalmar. Cast brass
Crystal, Brass
J.T. Kalmar Exquisite Curved Mid-Century Brass Chandelier, Vienna, 1940s
By Josef Frank, Kalmar Lighting, Rupert Nikoll, J.T. Kalmar
Located in Vienna, AT
. Attributed to Josef Frank / Svenskt Tenn. As a complimentary service we offer to rewire the chandelier to
Brass
J.T. Kalmar Exquisite Curved Mid-Century Brass Chandelier, Vienna, 1940s
By Rupert Nikoll, Kalmar Lighting, J.T. Kalmar, Josef Frank
Located in Vienna, AT
to Josef Frank for Svenskt Tenn. The chandelier is in excellent condition, with the lampshades
Brass
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H 25.99 in Dm 21.26 in
Böhlmarks Attributed Five Arm Brass Chandelier with Pink Shades, Sweden, 1940s
By Arvid Böhlmarks Lampfabrik
Located in The Hague, NL
This exceptionally rare five-arm chandelier was produced in Sweden in the 1950s and is attributed
Brass
Large Art Deco Chandelier, Brass Pleated Cream Fabric Shades, 1930s
By Josef Frank, Haus & Garten, Svenskt Tenn, Oswald Haerdtl, J.T. Kalmar
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A fantastic chandelier made of brass with cream colored pleated fabric shades attributed to Josef
Brass
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H 13.78 in Dm 23.63 in
Art Deco Chandelier Pendant Light, Brass Pleated Cream Fabric Shades, 1930s
By Josef Frank, Haus & Garten, Svenskt Tenn, Oswald Haerdtl, J.T. Kalmar
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A fantastic pendant light attributed to Josef Frank, manufactured in Austria in 1930s. The fixture
Brass
Sold
H 24.02 in W 12.6 in D 4.73 in
Lyfa, Pendant Light / Chandelier, Brass, Milk Glass, Denmark, 1950s
By Lyfa
Located in High Point, NC
A pendant light / chandelier. Production attributed to Lyfa, Denmark, 1940s-1950s. Other
Brass
Scandinavian Bent Karlby Brass and Glass Chandelier for Lyfa, 1950s
By Lyfa
Located in Esbjerg, DK
of this Spider Chandelier is reminiscent of Paavo Tynell and Josef Frank. It comes fully functional
Brass
Brass Chandelier Pendant Light, Pleated Cream Fabric Shades, 1930s
By Svenskt Tenn, Haus & Garten, Stilnovo, J.T. Kalmar
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
light maker J.T. Kalmar. In the mid-1920s, Josef Frank and Oskar Wlach founded the furnishing company
Brass
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H 47.25 in Dm 27.17 in
Art Deco Brass Yellow Vintage Chandelier or Pendant Hugo Gorge Austria, 1930s
By Hugo Gorge
Located in Vienna, AT
Art deco brass vintage chandelier or fixture, which design is attributed to Hugo Gorge 1930s
Brass
Art Deco Vintage Chandelier Circular Brass Hugo Gorge circa 1930 Vienna
By Hugo Gorge
Located in Vienna, AT
Art Deco vintage brass chandelier in circular shape attributed to Hugo Gorge, circa 1930 Vienna. A
Metal
Sold
H 23.63 in W 19.69 in D 47.25 in
Large Adjustable Rotatable Wall Lamp, Brass Pleated Cream Fabric Shade, 1950s
By Rupert Nikoll, Josef Hoffmann, Svenskt Tenn, J.T. Kalmar, Josef Frank
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
electricity. In the mid-1920s, Josef Frank and Oskar Wlach founded the furnishing company "Haus & Garten
Brass
Sold
H 13.78 in W 16.34 in D 7.88 in
Art Deco Vintage Hugo Gorge Brass Orange Pleated Sconces Pair Duo 1930s Vienna
By Hugo Gorge
Located in Vienna, AT
Werkbund. His popular colleagues Adolf Loos and Josef Frank were representatives of the Moderne in Vienna
Brass
Art Deco Chandelier by Woka Lamps Vienna, Re Edition
By Woka Lamps, Josef Hoffmann, Wiener Werkstätte
Located in Vienna, AT
A chandelier which can illluminate a ceiling rosette from the bulbs inside the metal-part which is a mirror and reflect the light from the bulbs inside the glass-bowl. A smaller vers...
Brass
Woven Pendant
By Workstead
Located in Floyd, VA
The Woven Pendant is a meditation on shelter and warmth. Two canted, nested forms create a glowing, hive-like presence that radiates light above and below. Anchored by a large brass ...
Rattan
2025 Huge Brass Concave Convex Uplighter Pendant
By Lightolier, Gino Sarfatti, Gerald Thurston
Located in St- Leonard, Quebec
Concave and convex Brass pendant Uplighter with 5 lights . Disc are hand spun with prime quality brass . Solid sturdy hardware and construction . Diameter 30” Height: 25" inche...
Brass
$11,463 / item
H 39.38 in W 31.5 in D 15.75 in
Adolf Loos Jugendstil Brass & Silk Chandelier "Dinner" with a Pulley, Re-Edition
By Woka Lamps, Adolf Loos
Located in Vienna, AT
Chandelier in several variation used by Adolf Loos, the height of the chandelier is to extend with a pulley Most components according to the UL regulations, with an additional charg...
Brass
Bertu Counter Stools, White Oak Counter Stool, Chile Stool
By Bertu Furniture
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Bertu Counter Stools, White Oak Counter Stool, Chile Stool This White Oak Chile Counter Stool is beautifully constructed from solid wood in Ohio, USA. The stool is chunky and modern...
Wood, Oak
$6,915 / set
H 24.01 in W 18.12 in D 14.18 in
Pair of Park Night Stands in Poplar Burl by Yaniv Chen for Lemon
By Lemon
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Structure: Made from Poplar Burl veneer with solid oak edging, the Park Nightstand is finished with matching veneer on both the exterior and interior. The inside includes an adjustab...
Wood, Poplar, Burl
$1,155Sale Price / item|30% Off
H 16.1 in Dm 11.5 in
'Plissé White Edition' Pleated Textile Table Lamp by Folkform for Örsjö
By Örsjö Industri AB
Located in Glendale, CA
'Plissé White Edition' pleated textile table lamp by Folkform for Örsjö. This unique table lamp was awarded “Lighting of the Year 2022” by Residence Magazine Sweden, who called it “...
Textile
Custom Made Oak and Velvet Bench by Kai Kristiansen
Located in London, England
Bench designed by Danish master Kai Kristiansen in the 1950s and now produced under license by Dagmar. Hand-made to order, this upholstered bench has a fumed and oiled oak frame. Th...
Mohair, Oak
Modern Counter Stools in Walnut, Cicely Collection
By Bertu Furniture
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
These walnut counter height cicely stools are beautifully constructed from solid walnut in Ohio, USA. This stool was style-spotted at the Spring 2022 High Point Market. These stools ...
Walnut
Stingray Chandelier Brass by 101 Copenhagen
Located in Geneve, CH
Stingray chandelier brass by 101 Copenhagen Designed by Kristian Sofus Hansen & Tommy Hyldahl. Dimensions: L 152 cm x W 121 cm x H 70 cm Materials: Brass Lampshade & Ceiling cup: 100...
Aluminum, Brass
$7,950 / set
H 30.32 in W 26.78 in D 29.53 in
1940s Kozelka & Kropacek Armchairs in Texel Sheepskin & Brown Patinated Frame
By Jindřich Halabala, Karel Kozelka & Antonin Kropacek
Located in Almelo, NL
Mid-Century Czech design by Kozelka & Kropacek, reupholstered in luxurious Texel sheepskin with warm brown patinated bentwood frames. Comfort, craftsmanship, and timeless style. De...
Sheepskin, Upholstery, Bentwood
Pair of Modern Walnut Side Tables
By Theodore Alexander
Located in Westwood, NJ
A Pacific walnut side table, the square top with rounded corners and a reeded edge above a similar under tier, on bobbin turned legs. Dimensions: 26" W x 26" D x 28.5" H.
Wood
$2,800 / set
H 14.75 in W 8.5 in D 4 in
Pair of Art Deco Style Murano Glass Demi Lune Wall Sconces, in Stock
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of Art Deco style Murano glass demi lune wall sconces, in stock Black glass sphere and brass fittings. Textured Murano glass, Wired to the American standard Multiple available ...
Brass
Pair of Murano Glass Wall Sconces, Art Deco Style, in Stock
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of Murano glass wall sconces, in stock Fume color and horizontal striation texture Black opaline finials and brass accents Art Deco inspired design. Gives off warm beams of lig...
Brass
Rewire Custom Pivot Sconce
By Rewire
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rewire Custom Pivot Sconce. Custom finishes and sizes available upon request. Each light requires one E26 75w maximum bulb. Bulbs not provided. Priced and sold individually.
Brass
Danish Designer, Wall Light, Brass, Copper, Rattan, Denmark, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
An adjustable brass, copper and rattan wall light designed and produced in Denmark, c. 1950s. Replaced lampshade. Overall Dimensions (Inches): 9.5"H x 7.0"W x 26.5"D Back Plate Di...
Brass, Copper
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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