$582
H 28.75 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in
mid century modern 4-light PENDANT LAMP glass and chrome cascading light 1970s
By Bankamp Leuchten
Located in Mannheim, DE
Very beautiful and elegant 4-light pendant lamp manufactured by Bankamp-Leuchten, Neheim-Huesten
Chrome
Italian Chrome 3-Light Cascade Chandelier C1970
Located in Trensacq, FR
Unusual Italian three-light cascade chandelier C1970. A trio of pronged cylindrical hourglass forms
Chrome
Lovely 3-Light Chrome Ufo Cascading Lamp, 1960s Germany
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Lovely 3-Light Chrome Ufo Cascading Lamp, 1960s Germany The lamp needs 3 x E27 Edison screw fit
Metal, Chrome
$691
H 36.23 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in
1960s mid century PENDANT LIGHT 5-light cascading lamp faceted glass and chrome
Located in Mannheim, DE
Very beautiful 1960s mid century 5-light pendant lamp. The shades are made of faceted crystal glass
Chrome
60s 70s Wortmann & Filz Cascade Lamp Ceiling Light Chrome Space Age
By Wortmann & Filz
Located in Neuenkirchen, NI
60s 70s Wortmann & Filz cascade lamp ceiling light chrome space age Object: cascade lamp
Metal, Chrome
Six-Light Cascading Light Floor Lamp
By Alberto Reggianini
Located in New York, NY
Six chrome trumpet arms support smoked Lucite tube shades, in a descending spiral. Chrome arms
Chrome
$359
H 35.44 in W 23.63 in D 5.12 in
70s Ceiling Light Hanging Lamp Cascade Lamp Glass Chrome Space Age Design
Located in Neuenkirchen, NI
70s ceiling light hanging lamp cascade lamp glass chrome space age design Object: cascade lamp
Metal, Chrome
$2,344
H 27.56 in Dm 17.72 in
Vintage Space Age Sputnik Chrome Cascade Chandelier 4-Light Pendant Ceiling Lamp
Located in Coimbra, PT
Vintage midcentury 1960s Italian Space Age chrome cascade 4-light pendant ceiling lamp, Measures
Metal, Chrome
$901Sale Price|21% Off
H 27.56 in Dm 17.72 in
Vintage Space Age Sputnik Chrome Cascade Chandelier 4-Light Pendant Ceiling Lamp
Located in Coimbra, PT
Vintage midcentury 1960s Italian Space Age chrome Cascade 4-light pendant ceiling lamp, Measures
Metal, Chrome
Reggiani Cascading 1960s Ceiling Light
By Reggiani
Located in New York, NY
A 1960s Italian six-light cascading chandelier with clear bubbled blown glass shades on a chrome
Enamel, Chrome
$1,890
H 58 in W 15 in D 15 in
1970's cascading six globe chrome pendant light by Motoko Ishii for STAFF
Located in Liberty, NY
Stunning large 1970's modernist cascading pendant light fixture designed by Motoko Ishii for STAFF
Chrome
$1,923
H 41.34 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in
1970s Aluminium Cascade Pendant Light with Crystal Glass, Germany
Located in Wolfurt, AT
1970s Cascade Pendant Light with Crystal Glass Decorative cascade pendant light from the 1970s
Chrome
$3,186
H 47.25 in Dm 19.69 in
Space Age Sputnik Chrome Cascade Blown Murano Glass Chandelier by Mazzega
By Mazzega
Located in Coimbra, PT
Vintage midcentury 1960s Italian Space Age chrome Cascade six-light pendant ceiling lamp/ white
Metal, Chrome
$3,914Sale Price|33% Off
H 40 in Dm 16 in
Murano Glass Cascade Six-Light Chandelier Attributed to Vistosi, Italy, 1970s
By Vistosi
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
Italy. Cascade with three-tier hand blown milk and clear Murano glass spirals pendants, chrome mounted
Chrome
$3,634Sale Price|35% Off
H 40 in Dm 16 in
Murano Glass Six-Light Cascade Chandelier Atributted to Vistosi, Italy, 1970s
By Vistosi
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
Italy. Cascade with three-tier hand blown milk and clear Murano glass spirals pendants, chrome mounted
Chrome
Venini Cascade Hand Blown Murano Glass Six-Light Chandelier, Italy, 1960s
By Venini
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
pendants, chrome mounted. Perfect vintage condition and fully working. Six-light: It takes six E27 screw
Chrome
1 of the 3 Murano Yellow Glass Pendant Light, Cascade, 1960s
By Doria Leuchten Germany
Located in Rijssen, NL
1 of the 3 Doria Leuchten globes (in collaboration with Murano) in the style of Venini, manufactured, circa 1960. Real statement piece. High-end thick Murano crystal glass shades ma...
Brass, Chrome
Cascade Light Fixture with Three-Pedant Lights by Helena Tynell, 1970s
By Helena Tynell, Glashütte Limburg
Located in Rijssen, NL
with a special new custom made matching chrome ceiling plate for three-light. Very suitable for
Chrome
Cascade Light Fixture with Five Pedant Lights by Helena Tynell, 1970s
By Helena Tynell, Glashütte Limburg
Located in Rijssen, NL
A absolutely amazing and huge ceiling mount pendant light fixture with five pedant lights from the
Chrome
$776
H 39.38 in Dm 23.63 in
1960s Vintage German Five Frosted Glass Globe Cascading Ceiling Light by Graewe
Located in London, England
Vintage, 1960s, space-age, five-globe, cascading, ceiling light manufactured by Graewe in Germany
Metal, Chrome
Italian 1970s Cascading Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
A great "Space Age" 1970s Italian six-light cascading chrome chandelier. Rewired.
Steel, Chrome
$2,645 / set
H 55.12 in W 13.78 in D 13.78 in
Large Cascade Light with Blown Opaline Glass Balls by Motoko Ishii for Staff
By Motoko Ishii, Staff Leuchten
Located in Rijssen, NL
order and ready to use. The chrome frame is in very good condition. The light fixture can be
Steel, Chrome
$12,024
H 82.68 in Dm 30.91 in
Large Cascade Light Fixture with Seven Pedant Lights by Helena Tynell, 1970s
By Helena Tynell, Glashütte Limburg
Located in Rijssen, NL
An absolutely amazing and huge ceiling mount pendant light fixture with seven pedant lights from
Metal, Brass, Chrome
Eight-Light Cascading Chandelier in Chrome
By Alberto Reggianini
Located in JM Haarlem, NL
Beautiful 8 tier cascade pendant in chrome. The lamp shows some similarities with models of the
Metal, Chrome
Chrome Ball Cascade Ceiling Light
Located in Miami, FL
SOLD SEPT.'09 Stunning flush mount cascading chromed ball ceiling light with six lights in tweo
Chrome
1970s German Doria Leuchten Cascading Chrome Hanging Ceiling Light
By Doria Leuchten Germany
Located in London, England
1970s German Doria Leuchten, cascading, hanging, ceiling light with 8 chrome tubes suspended from
Metal, Aluminum, Chrome, Wire
Sold
H 70.87 in Dm 15.75 in
1970s German Sölken Leuchten Cascading Frosted Glass & Chrome Hanging Light
By Sölken Leuchten
Located in London, England
1970s Vintage German Sölken Leuchten chrome and bubbled frosted glass cascading hanging light. The
Metal, Chrome
1970s German Cascading Five White Globe and Chrome Hanging Light
Located in London, England
An unusual 1970s German 5 opaque globe and chrome hanging light. The globes hang from a round black
Chrome, Wire
Sold
H 39.38 in Dm 18.12 in
1970s Belgium Brushed Chrome Clear Glass Bulbous Cascading Shade Hanging Light
Located in London, England
1970s Belgium cascading hanging light with four clear glass bulbous shades secured into a brushed
Chrome, Wire
Sold
H 53.15 in Dm 13.78 in
1960s Dutch Cascading Chrome & Orange RAAK Five Pendant Hanging Light Chandelier
By RAAK
Located in London, England
An unusual and striking cascading hanging light manufactured by RAAK in the 1960s. The light
Metal, Chrome, Wire
Sold
H 47.25 in Dm 19.69 in
1970s German Plange Leuchten 7 Chrome Globe Cascading Hanging Ceiling Light
By Plange Leuchten, Ernest Plange
Located in London, England
1970s German hanging ceiling light with seven cascading chrome ball-globes suspended from a black
Metal, Chrome
Sold
H 39.38 in Dm 19.69 in
1970s, Mid-Century Dutch RAAK Chrome & Abstract Glass Cascading Hanging Light
By RAAK
Located in London, England
1970s Mid century RAAK Amsterdam chrome and glass cascading hanging light. The light has 5 hanging
Chrome, Wire
Sold
H 47.25 in Dm 19.69 in
1970s Mid Century Space Age 7 Chrome Ball Cascading Globe Hanging Ceiling Light
Located in London, England
1970s, German, space-age, hanging ceiling light with seven cascading chrome globes each suspended
Metal, Chrome
Sold
H 64.97 in Dm 11.03 in
5-Light Chrome & Glass Globe Cascade Lamp by Motoko Ishii for Staff, 1970s
By Staff Leuchten, Motoko Ishii
Located in Lisboa, PT
This cascade lamp was designed by Motoko Ishii for Staff in Germany, during 1970's. It features
Metal, Chrome
Mid-Century Five-Light Arteluce Style Cascading Light Fixture
Located in Troy, MI
Ceiling fixture with five clear glass globes and chrome finish suspended in staggered lengths in
Chrome
1970s Cascading 5-Light Hanging Light by J T Kalmar for Kalmar Lighting
By Kalmar Lighting, J.T. Kalmar
Located in London, England
A vintage cascading pendant light designed by J. T. Kalmar for Kalmar Lighting with five clear ice
Metal, Chrome
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Space Age Lakro Cascade Pendant Light, 70s
Located in ROTTERDAM, ZH
Space age Lakro Amstelveen cascade light with three Trava-style shades. This Lakro lamp reminds a
Aluminum, Chrome
Sold
H 47.25 in Dm 13.78 in
1970s German Triple Crackle Glass Globe Doria Leuchten Cascading Hanging Light
By Doria Leuchten Germany
Located in London, England
A triple globe crackled iced-glass suspended hanging light made in the 1970s by Doria Leuchten in
Metal, Brass, Chrome, Wire
Sold
H 44.89 in W 15.75 in D 15.75 in
Mid Century Cascade Pendant with 3 Light Points, Massive Belgium 1960s
By Massive Lighting
Located in Herentals, BE
The pendant has 3 light points in chrome with circular and elongated recesses. The chrome spheres
Metal, Chrome
Sold
H 52.37 in Dm 18.12 in
1970s German Four Globe Clear and White Glass Cascading Hanging Light Chandelier
Located in London, England
An usual and striking 1970s German clear and white glass hanging light with four cascading globes
Chrome, Wire
Sold
H 47.25 in Dm 19.69 in
1970s Space Age German Cascading White Shade Hanging Light by Leclair & Schäfer
By Leclaire & Schäfer
Located in London, England
An unusual space-age 1970s German four cascading shade and chrome hanging ceiling light
Metal, Aluminum, Chrome
Sold
H 39.38 in Dm 15.75 in
1960s Czech Zukov 3-Shade Black & White Milky Glass Cascading Hanging Light
By Zukov
Located in London, England
1960s Czech three-shade cascading ceiling hanging light. Each thick glass shade is hand-painted in
Chrome
Sold
H 35.44 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in
1960s Italian Five-Light Chrome and Glass Hanging Light in Style of Max Ingrand
Located in London, England
1960s Italian brushed chrome and moulded cascading glass hanging light in the style of Max Ingrand
Metal, Chrome, Wire
Midcentury Brass Chandelier Verner Panton Italy 1970s
By Verner Panton
Located in Palermo, IT
Vintage 21-light cascade chromed and brass chandelier by Verner Panton. Wear consistent with age
Brass, Chrome
1960s 10 Chrome Ball Shade Cascading Pendant Hanging Light Chandelier
Located in London, England
A wonderful vintage 1960s cascading pendant hanging light with ten matching polished chrome shades
Chrome, Wire
Sold
H 45.67 in Dm 10.24 in
Ten-Tier Chrome Cascade Chandelier Pendant Light by Baum Leuchten Germany, 1970s
Located in Barntrup, DE
Beautiful ten-light chromed metal cascade chandelier pendant light by Baum Leuchten Neheim-Hüsten
Metal, Chrome
Sold
H 63 in Dm 15.75 in
1970s Space Age 8 Chrome Cascading Globe with Black Wire Hanging Ceiling Light
Located in London, England
1970s, Space Age, German hanging ceiling light with eight tiers of cascading chrome globes each
Metal, Chrome, Wire
Mid-Century Modern Cascade Pendant Light by Lakro Amstelveen, 1960s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Wonderful Mid-Century Modern cascade pendant light. Design by Lakro Amstelveen. Striking Dutch
Metal, Chrome
60s 70s Ceiling Light Hanging Lamp Cascade Lamp Glass Space Age Design
Located in Neuenkirchen, NI
60s 70s ceiling light hanging lamp cascade lamp glass Space Age Design 70s Object: cascade lamp
Metal, Chrome
Ceiling Light with Cascading Glass
Located in New Orleans, LA
Ceiling light with thirteen sockets; square chrome mounting plate; domed-shaped glass crystals on
Chrome
Mid-Century Modern Cascade Pendant Light, 1960s
By RAAK
Located in Westmaas, NL
Dutch design three-light pendant from unknown designer, 1960s. Chrome-plated metal fixture with
Chrome
Rare Chrome and Glass Ball Light Fixture att. Verner Panton
By Verner Panton
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Rare cascading chrome and glass ball light fixture attributed to celebrated Danish designer Verner
Retro Chrome Cascading - Light Fixture - Chandelier
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Geometric chrome light fixture with cascading design-- hosting 24 candelabra bulbs.
Chrome
Italian Murano Petals Chandelier, Murano
Located in Budapest, HU
Huge Italian vintage Murano chandelier made by 52 glass petals (transparent crystal, smooth outside, with crystal powder and then rough inside in a chrome frame. Period: 1970s-1980s...
Murano Glass
$12,794 / item
H 13 in Dm 40.16 in
Alberto Donà Midcentury Amber Crystal Murano Glass Poliedri Chandelier, 1985
By Venini
Located in Murano, Venezia
Large Murano blown glass Poliedri chandelier, with three color elements, crystal, amethyst and amber. This fantastic chandelier contains a total of 227 elements called Poliedri. ...
Blown Glass, Murano Glass
$6,240 / item
H 30 in W 72 in D 18 in
Minimalist Curved Front Arcade Console with Arches in Edo on Oak
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Martin & Brockett's Arcade Console 72" is a nod to the ancient Roman architectural form- a succession of contiguous arches supported by columns. The console has a slight convex curva...
Oak
Leather Meander Flexible Wall Sconce
Located in Pound Ridge, NY
Leather wrapped flexible arm wall light you can pose and adjust as you wish. This is our updated Meander Reader light with larger cone shade and new upward angled arm. Lamping: Sing...
Metal, Brass, Nickel
$2,735 / item
H 7.09 in W 27.56 in D 27.56 in
Great Palmette Shallow Flush Ceiling Mount, in the Style of Barovier, Murano
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
This shallow ceiling mount Murano chandelier was first designed for a luxury vessel ship low ceiling and now is used to pair with Mid-Century Modern Barovier palmette chandeliers, th...
Gold Plate
Murano Sputnik Spherical Green Glass and Brass Chandelier
Located in Roma, Lazio
A fantastic emerald green sputnik, with a surprising design and for its very low height, which allows it to fit in both high and low ceilings. Very elegant, it will furnish and decor...
Brass
Organic Modern Floor Lamp Natural Wood Handmade Ivory Fluted Shade
By Isabel Moncada
Located in San Antonio, TX
PATA DE ELEFANTE (LARGE) floor lamp was designed for the Atomic collection by Mexican artist Isabel Moncada. Named Pata de Elefante –Elephant‘s Foot– for the prominent shape at its ...
Textile, Wood, Linen, Fiberglass
$3,500 / item
H 71 in Dm 24 in
Sculptural Floor Lamp Mezquite Burned Wood Flexible Natural Linen Shade
By Isabel Moncada
Located in San Antonio, TX
MEZQUITE (LARGE) floor lamp was designed for the De Palo collection by Mexican artist Isabel Moncada. Like a chess bishop, Mezquite makes its presence felt in a resounding manner. I...
Brass
$2,227 / item
H 17.72 in Dm 15.75 in
Parisian Glass Holophane Mid-Century Globe Pendant Lights 'Up to 3 Available'
Located in London, GB
Original mid-century pendant lights. 40 cm model. Paris, France, c1950s. Original Parisian street lights, these lights produced by Europhane are formed from thick good qu...
Glass
$814Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 41 in W 28.65 in D 27.5 in
Kartell Uncle Jim Armchair in Clear by Philippe Starck
By Kartell, Philippe Starck
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Uncle collection designed by Philippe Starck adds the Uncle Jim armchair. The armchair echoes the lines and sinuosity of Uncle Jack and lends itself to broad range of furnishing ...
Plastic
White Limestone Sink Basin
Located in Cranbrook, Kent
This timeless beautiful Italian classical sink is cut from one single block of white Crema Luna Limestone, the design sprung from Greek and Roman times, it carries superb artistic me...
Marble, Limestone
$609Sale Price|49% Off
H 8.27 in W 7.88 in D 3.94 in
Pair of Waterfall Venini Style Wall Light Sconces Blue Murano Glass & Chrome 70s
By Paolo Venini
Located in Trensacq, FR
A pair of Paulo Venini-style waterfall wall light sconces. Striking Murano glass cascades each with nine blue ‘teardrop’ crystals on a chrome frame. In great vintage condition wit...
Chrome
$52,908
H 63.39 in W 206.7 in D 12.6 in
Ilmari Tapiovaara Modular Bookshelf "Pala" In Teak, Asko 1950s
By Ilmari Tapiovaara, Asko
Located in Helsinki, FI
This monumental bookshelf "Pala" is by Finnish designer Ilmari Tapiovaara (1914-1999) for Asko. A perfect example of a mid 20-th century bookshelf design from the 1950-1960s. It is ...
Teak
$8,242
H 51.19 in W 13.78 in D 17.72 in
USSR Cold War Era 10 x 80 Large Anti-Aircraft Binoculars, date stamped 1972.
Located in Canterbury, England
A superb set of Russian 10 x 80 Large Anti-Aircraft Binoculars, date stamped 1972, manufactured during the Cold War period and originally issued to Soviet forces with outstanding opt...
Aluminum, Brass
$6,800 / item
H 17 in W 60 in D 36 in
Mae Modern Solid Wood and Woven Leather Coffee Table by Crump and Kwash
By Crump and Kwash
Located in Baltimore City, MD
Mae coffee table by Crump and Kwash Features - Hand turned, solid wood legs and cross members / solid wood top / Veg tan woven leather shelf / customizations available. Dimension...
Leather, Maple, Oak, Walnut
Mawu Chair in Snow by Laura Gonzalez
By laura gonzalez
Located in Paris, FR
Original chair in golden oak, satin finish. Flared legs, backrest and seat upholstered in a textured cream fabric by Dedar.
Oak, Fabric, Bouclé
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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