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 manufactured in the 1930s and Fitted with three E27 sockets. The lamp is fully restored ...
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, Sweden, c. 1960s. Minor staining on fabric; wear consistent with age and use. O...
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, Sweden, c. 1960s. Patina brass. Moderate to heavy wear to parchment consistent w...
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 Frank manufactured in the 1950s by J.T. Kalmar. Fitted with three E27 sockets. The lamp...
Brass
Chandelier in Opaline and Iron, 1930, German attributed to Peter Behrens
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Year: 1935. Material: opaline and iron. For your safety and that of your property, all our lighting have new electric cables. We always think of our customers. If you have any questi...
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
Style: Art Deco. Year: 1920. Material: opaline and chrome For your safety and that of your property, all our lighting have new electric cables. We always think of our customers. We h...
Chrome
$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
Kalmar worked together with the Austrian Werkbund and the most important Austrian architects like Josef Frank, Oskar Wlach, Oswald Haerdtl, Clemens Holzmeister, Ernst Plischke, and O...
Brass
$17,171
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
His popular colleagues Adolf Loos and Josef Frank were representative of the Moderne in Vienna just like him.
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 manufactured in the 1930s and Fitted with three E27 sockets. The lamp is fully restored with ...
Brass
Scandinavian Brass Chandelier with Opaline Glass Shades by Josef Frank
By Josef Frank
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Spider construction in brass with six arms creamy white cased opaline glass shades. This design dating from the late 1940s or early 1950s is attributed to Josef Frank. It has E27 soc...
Brass
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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, Sweden, c. 1960s.
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 Josef Frank, Haus & Garten, J.T. Kalmar
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A 9-arm chandelier or pendant light attributed to Josef Frank, manufactured in 1930s.
Brass
Josef Frank for Haus & Garten: Ceiling lamp
By Josef Frank
Located in Purkersdorf, AT
Extremely rare ceiling lamp from the Viennese Modernist period. Design and execution are attributed to Josef Frank and JT Kalmar (distributed by Haus & Garten). Three arms with E27...
Brass
Austrian Brass Chandelier, circa 1930, Josef Frank for J.T. Kalmar
By Josef Frank, J.T. Kalmar
Located in Vienna, AT
Rare six arm brass chandelier from the 1930s attributed to a design by Josef Frank for J.T.
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.
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
Kalmar manufactured in midcentury in 1950s. The design is attributed to Adolf Loos or Josef Frank. Both as well as Josef Hoffmann used this kind of lamps for their interior design.
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
Kalmar manufactured in midcentury in 1950s. The design is attributed to Adolf Loos or Josef Frank. Both as well as Josef Hoffmann used this kind of lamps for their interior design.
Brass
Austrian 1930s Brass Chandelier, J.T. Kalmar 'Attributed'
By Paolo Buffa, J.T. Kalmar, Josef Frank
Located in Vienna, AT
Rare Austrian 1930s brass chandelier, attributed to J.T. Kalmar. Six brass arms elegantly 'curve out' from a central brass ball and are decorated with cast brass leaf elements. Very ...
Brass
Austrian Brass Chandelier, 1930s
By Paolo Buffa, Josef Frank, J.T. Kalmar
Located in Vienna, AT
Rare Austrian 1930s brass chandelier, attributed to J.T. Kalmar. Six brass arms elegantly 'curve out' from a central brass ball and are decorated with cast brass leaf elements. Very ...
Brass
Austrian Brass Chandelier, circa 1940
By Paolo Buffa, Josef Frank, J.T. Kalmar
Located in Vienna, AT
Rare Austrian 1930-1940ss brass chandelier, attributed to J.T. Kalmar. Six brass arms elegantly 'curve out' from a central brass ball and are decorated with cast brass leaf elements....
Brass
Austrian Brass Chandelier, 1930s, J.T. Kalmar (Attr.)
By J.T. Kalmar, Jean Royère, Josef Frank
Located in Vienna, AT
Rare Austrian five-arm brass chandelier from the 1930s–1940s, attributed to J.T.
Brass
Large Austrian Chandelier, 1930s, Brass, Wood and Paper Shades
By J.T. Kalmar, Jean Royère, Josef Frank
Located in Vienna, AT
Rare large Austrian nine-arm chandelier from the 1930s, attributed to J.T. Kalmar, featuring brushed brass hardware with a rare stained hardwood stem. Arranged in two tiers are nine ...
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 Rupert Nikoll, Josef Frank, Svenskt Tenn, J.T. Kalmar, Josef Hoffmann
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A fantastic pair of large chandeliers made of solid brass and brass plated metal with cream colored pleated fabric shades attributed to J.T.
Brass
Art Deco Chandelier, 1930s, J.T. Kalmar (Attr.), Brass and Crystals
By Josef Frank, J.T. Kalmar, Paavo Tynell
Located in Vienna, AT
Rare Art Deco chandelier in brass and crystal from the 1930s, attributed to J.T. Kalmar. Cast brass leaf elements alternating with half-shades and a central 'column' of crystals. Fin...
Crystal, Brass
J.T. Kalmar Exquisite Curved Mid-Century Brass Chandelier, Vienna, 1940s
By Rupert Nikoll, J.T. Kalmar, Josef Frank, Kalmar Lighting
Located in Vienna, AT
The original frames were preserved, maintaining the lampshades' original measurements and proportions. Attributed to Josef Frank / Svenskt Tenn. As a complimentary service we offer...
Brass
J.T. Kalmar Exquisite Curved Mid-Century Brass Chandelier, Vienna, 1940s
By J.T. Kalmar, Rupert Nikoll, Josef Frank, Kalmar Lighting
Located in Vienna, AT
This exquisite piece dates back to the 1940s or early 1950s and is attributed to Josef Frank for Svenskt Tenn. The chandelier is in excellent condition, with the lampshades professio...
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 to Arvid Böhlmarks Lampfabrik.
Brass
Large Art Deco Chandelier, Brass Pleated Cream Fabric Shades, 1930s
By Josef Frank, Oswald Haerdtl, J.T. Kalmar, Haus & Garten, Svenskt Tenn
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A fantastic chandelier made of brass with cream colored pleated fabric shades attributed to Josef Frank, manufactured in Austria in 1930s.
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 Haus & Garten, Josef Frank, Svenskt Tenn, Oswald Haerdtl, J.T. Kalmar
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A fantastic pendant light attributed to Josef Frank, manufactured in Austria in 1930s.
Brass
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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.
Brass
Scandinavian Bent Karlby Brass and Glass Chandelier for Lyfa, 1950s
By Lyfa
Located in Esbjerg, DK
The style of this Spider Chandelier is reminiscent of Paavo Tynell and Josef Frank.
Brass
Brass Chandelier Pendant Light, Pleated Cream Fabric Shades, 1930s
By J.T. Kalmar, Haus & Garten, Svenskt Tenn, Stilnovo
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
The current overall drop is ca. 31.5 inch (80 cm) but it can be customized to any length for free of charge. The light is attributed to Austrian light maker J.T. Kalmar. In the mid-...
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, Vienna, Austria.
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.
Metal
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H 23.63 in W 19.69 in D 47.25 in
Large Adjustable Rotatable Wall Lamp, Brass Pleated Cream Fabric Shade, 1950s
By Josef Hoffmann, Rupert Nikoll, J.T. Kalmar, Josef Frank, Svenskt Tenn
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
LED or filament) suitable to local electricity. In the mid-1920s, Josef Frank and Oskar Wlach founded the furnishing company "Haus & Garten" which was sold to Julius Theodor Kalmar ...
Brass
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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
His popular colleagues Adolf Loos and Josef Frank were representatives of the Moderne in Vienna just like him.
Brass
Lantern Pendant Small
By Workstead
Located in Floyd, VA
The LANTERN PENDANT SMALL brings sculptural elegance and quiet drama to any space. Crafted in the U.S. and wrapped in luminous 100% Dupioni Raw Silk, it radiates a warm, ambient glow...
Silk
$5,039 / item
H 56.11 in W 25.6 in D 19.1 in
Arcate sideboard, in Canaletto walnut by Accardibuccheri Medulum for Medulum
By Mauro Accardi & Silvia Buccheri
Located in Meolo, Venezia
Il settimanale Arcate fa parte di una collezione esclusiva che include comodini e comò, ideata dal rinomato studio milanese Accardi Buccheri per il brand MEDULUM. La scocca, realizza...
Walnut
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
$11,495 / 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 Adolf Loos, Woka Lamps
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
LU Swing Sconce
By Lumfardo Luminaires
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful brass LU swing sconce made by Lumfardo Luminaires in patinated brass. Wired with an E26 medium based socket. Light bulb provided as well as all mounting hardware. Priced in...
Brass
$3,197 / set
H 15.36 in W 8.27 in D 4.14 in
Pair of Art Dèco Style Italian Murano Glass and Brass Sconces
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Pair of Art Deco Murano Glass Wall Lights, Black glass sphere and brass accessories. Textured Murano glass. Wiring according to the American standard with E26 or E27 lamp holder for ...
Brass
Paavo Tynell 'A1967' Brass Counterweight Pendant Lamp for GUBI
By Gubi, Paavo Tynell
Located in Glendale, CA
Paavo Tynell 'A1967' Brass Counterweight Pendant Lamp for GUBI. Originally designed by Paavo Tynell, encompassing several variations of a classic 1950s Tynell design, this family of...
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
$5,210 / item
H 27.56 in Dm 55.91 in
Orbitale Brass Chandelier 5 Rotating Balanced Arms, All Brass and Natural Patina
By Silvio Piattelli
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
After many requests of customization in all brass and patina of the orbitale chandelier I decided to go ahead with a separate listing. This all brass version is possible as the orbi...
Brass
$2,000 / item
H 8.5 in Dm 17.5 in
Vintage Inspired Handcrafted Fluted Farmhouse Porcelain Pendant Light
By DBO Home
Located in Sharon, CT
Classic, elegant, with a perfectly imperfect touch. We just love our new porcelain Parasol Fluted Pendants. Inspired by a vintage pie cover, we designed them to hang over our kitchen...
Brass
$4,973
H 9.06 in Dm 17.72 in
Rare Mid-Century Modern Cocoon Pendant Lamp or Hanging Light by Goldkant 1960s
By Goldkant Leuchten
Located in München, BY
Large, rare and highly decorative Mid-Century Modern cocoon pendant lamp or hanging light. Designed & manufactured probably by Goldkant Leuchten, Germany, 1960s. Executed in sprayed...
Metal
XL Swedish Modern Brass and Glass Pendant
By ASEA
Located in Karlstad, SE
Pair of rare Swedish Modern pendants in brass and glass, manufactured in Sweden during the 1940s. The globes are crafted using an advanced three-layer glass technique, ensuring optim...
Brass
$2,750
H 51.97 in Dm 25.99 in
Mazzega Tulip Pendant Lamp Green & Clear Murano Glass by Carlo Nason Italy 1960s
By AVMazzega, J.T. Kalmar, Carlo Nason
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Elegant tulip pendant light with four green and clear Murano glass blades on a chromed nickel hardware designed by Carlo Nason. Chandelier illuminates beautifully and offers a lot of...
Steel, Nickel
$4,000 / item
H 18 in W 60 in D 18 in
Sculptural ICO Bench Series 60 in Natural Walnut by Stamford Modern
By Stamford Modern
Located in Westport, CT
The ICO Bench is a sophisticated reinterpretation of Ico Ponti’s modernism, where architectural form meets modern functionality. Defined by its signature angled legs and subtle metal...
Walnut, Oak
"Madeleine" Bow Back Walnut Chair by Christiane Lemieux
Located in New York, NY
This modern solid Oak dining chair in a rich walnut finish features a unique bow-shaped back and a contoured upholstered seat. The seat is crafted for comfort and made with a woven ...
Oak
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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