Italian Murano Glass Pendant Light, circa 1960
Located in Antwerp, BE
Italian Murano Glass Pendant Light, circa 1960 Charming vintage pendant light from Italy
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Brass
Italian Murano Glass Pendant Light, circa 1960
Located in Antwerp, BE
Italian Murano Glass Pendant Light, circa 1960 Charming vintage pendant light from Italy
Brass
Golden Pendant with Ears of Wheat, circa 1960
By Robert Goossens, Maison Jansen
Located in VÉZELAY, FR
Elegant chandelier / pendant with 3 lights in gilded metal, figuring a bouquet of ears of wheat
Metal
Gilt and Enameled Metal Pendant, circa 1960-1970
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Gilt and enameled metal pendant, circa 1960-1970.
Metal
Antique Italian Basswood Pendant Light, Handcrafted, Circa 1820-1830
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An early 19th Century, antique Italian square ceiling pendant, light fixture made of hand crafted
Metal
French Ceiling Pendant Chrome Chandelier, Space Age, circa 1970
Located in Labrit, Landes
French lustre or ceiling pendant made of aluminim, Three lignts. This type of light fixture is said
Aluminum
Antique Art Deco Alabaster Pendant Light, Sweden Circa 1920
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This Antique Pendant produces a warm and natural amber glow highlighting the organic shades of it's
Alabaster
$2,974
H 11.82 in Dm 16.15 in
Solid brass "Agave" pendant light, Christian Techoueyres, France, circa 1970
By Christian Techoueyres, Maison Jansen
Located in Paris, FR
Solid brass « Agave » pendant light attributed to Christian Techoueyres for Maison Jansen, circa
Brass
$1,322Sale Price|20% Off
H 33.47 in Dm 18.51 in
Chrome Bauhaus pendant - Czechoslovakia, circa 1930s / functionalism
Located in Praha, CZ
- Bauhaus/functionalism - Czechoslovakia - patina,see the pictures - US compatible jr
Iron
$913Sale Price|28% Off
H 23.23 in W 15.36 in D 15.36 in
French Beech & Cooper Chandelier Ceiling Pendant, circa 1940
Located in Labrit, Landes
French chandelier or lustre made of beech with parts in cooper: chain & bulb supports The combination of wood and copper gives this luminaire an atypical charm. Height without the c...
Copper
Murano ceiling pendant by Vistosi, Italy circa 1960s
By Vistosi
Located in Long Island City, NY
Murano glass ceiling pendant by Vistosi. Designed and made in Italy in 1960s. Two tone Murano glass
Metal
Vistosi Large Onion Shaped Pendant Lamp, circa 1960, Italy.
By Gino Vistosi
Located in Brussels, BE
Large Vistosi onion shaped Murano glass pendant lamp, circa 1960, Italy. White glass wavy band on
Murano Glass
Very Large Copper Pendant, Denmark, circa 1960s
By Th. Valentiner
Located in Wiesbaden, Hessen
An extra large Mid-Century Modern pendant light by Th.Valentiner, Denmark, circa 1970s. Made of
Brass, Copper
Art Deco Bauhaus Pendant, Germany, circa 1920s
By Bauhaus Deutschland
Located in Wien, AT
Art Deco Bauhaus pendant, Germany, circa 1920s Brass chromed Opal glass.
Opal, Chrome
Art Deco Dual-Glass Pendant, circa 1940
By Arvid Böhlmarks Lampfabrik
Located in Vienna, AT
Swedish dual-glass Art Deco pendant from the 1930-1940s. Clear blown ribbed outer glass with hand
Nickel
Stilux ceiling pendant attributed, Italy circa 1960s
By Stilux
Located in Long Island City, NY
vintage fixtures to their full glory again. At Illustris Lighting our main focus is to deliver lighting
Metal
French Antique Crystal and Brass Pendant, Circa 1930
Located in Austin, TX
Antique chandelier from France made with cut crystal elements of cabochons and pendants. They are
Crystal, Brass
Two J.T.Kalmar Pendants, circa 1960s
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Wien, AT
Two J.T.Kalmar pendants, circa 1960s Blackened aluminum.
Aluminum
Mid-Century Modernist Pendant Chandelier, circa 1930s
Located in Beirut, LB
Large mid century French Art Deco pendant chandelier, circa 1930s. Colorful lampshade hung on its
Nickel
Pendant by J.T Kalmar, circa 1950s
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Wien, AT
Pendant by J.T Kalmar, circa 1950s Original glass Polished and stove enameled.
Brass
Big Gaetano Sciolari Brass Saloon Chandelier, circa 1920s
By Gaetano Sciolari, Sciolari Lighting
Located in Wien, AT
Big Gaetano Sciolari brass saloon chandelier, circa 1920s Polished and stove enameled Shades are
Brass
3 Pendants by Venini, Italy, circa 1960s
Located in Wien, AT
3 pendants by Venini, Italy, circa 1960s with original glasses Original condition Price and sale
Brass, Nickel
Paavo Tynell pendant light, brass circa 1950, TAITO.
By Paavo Tynell
Located in Hägersten-Liljeholmen, Stockholms län
Impressive Paavo Tynell pendant light commissioned for an interior. The lamp is entierely made in
Brass
Vintage Triple Pull Chain Socket Pendant, circa 1900
By Edison
Located in Berkeley, CA
Restored and ready to hang. 3 Petite, ruffle edged, holophane shades hang from restored, vintage "fat-boy" sockets. Each has its own on/off pull chain switch. All hang from a single ...
Brass
French Umbrella Chandelier Glass & Brass Ceiling Pendant, circa 1950
Located in Labrit, Landes
Lustre made in the 1950 years with glass in an umbrella shape. Needs two B22 bulbs A golden circle adds to the refinement of the external geometric patterns Good condition This ligh...
Steel
Murano Ceiling Pendant by Vistosi, Italy circa 1960s
By Vistosi
Located in Long Island City, NY
Murano glass ceiling pendant by Vistosi. Murano glass in grey color on the outside and white color
Metal, Brass
Charming Chandelier in Gilded Iron, Opaline Pendants, circa 1950
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Charming chandelier in gilded iron, opaline pendants, circa 1950.
Wrought Iron
Murano Glass Pendant, Art Deco Period, Italy, circa 1920
Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires
Murano glass pendant. Art deco period. Italy, circa 1920.
Glass
French Brass Chandelier Ceiling Pendant 6 Bulbs, circa 1940
Located in Labrit, Landes
French chandelier or lustre made of brass. It is possible to shorten the chain by removing links. A slight dent in the upper part of the chandelier, please see last photo. Good condi...
Brass
$2,450Sale Price|20% Off
H 23.63 in W 25.6 in D 25.6 in
French Stuc Eight Gargoyles Chandelier Ceiling Pendant circa 1850
Located in Labrit, Landes
large gargoyles are on the lower level of the ceiling pendant. The last four are winged. You'll notice
Stucco
Glass Pendant in the Style of Murano, circa 1960
By Compagnia Di Venezia E Murano (C.V.M.)
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Glass pendant in the style of Murano, circa 1960.
Glass
Stilnovo ceiling pendant Model 1140, Italy circa 1960s
By Stilnovo
Located in Long Island City, NY
fixtures to their full glory again. At Illustris Lighting our main focus is to deliver lighting fixtures to
Metal, Aluminum, Brass
Stilnovo Pearl White Red Globe Pendant Lamp, circa 1965
By Stilnovo
Located in Vienna, AT
Stilnovo pearl white red globe pendant lamp, circa 1965 Beautiful Italian pendant light
Aluminum
$582Sale Price|30% Off
H 6.7 in Dm 11.82 in
Mid-Century Modern Sunburst Brass Pendant Lamp – Circa 1960, France
Located in Barcelona, ES
Mid-Century Modern Sunburst Brass Pendant Lamp – Circa 1960, France Bring a burst of vintage
Metal
Midcentury modern Ceiling pendant by Stilux, Italy circa 1960s
By Stilux
Located in Long Island City, NY
Ceiling pendant by Stilux. Made in Italy, 1960s Acrylic shades, enameled metal Takes 3 candelabra
Metal
Art Deco Glass Pendant Light Fixture, French, circa 1920
Located in San Francisco, CA
A unique greenish golden color tinted glass hanging pendant light fixture. The design is of
Glass
$1,796
H 26.78 in W 37.8 in D 21.26 in
French Chandelier Ceiling Pendant Lustre Ten Lamps Massive Brass, circa 1960
Located in Labrit, Landes
Brass and polished glass chandelier made in France circa 1960. A polished brass pendant light with
Brass
Kandem Model 540 Pendant Lights, Circa 1930s
By Kandem
Located in Gloucester, GB
- Opaline glass shades. - Black painted steel tops. - Takes E27 fitting bulbs. - Marked "Kandem" on the shades. - Produced by Körting and Mathiesen, Leipzig. - German ~ 1930s. ...
Opaline Glass
$618Sale Price|20% Off
H 38.19 in W 5.91 in D 5.91 in
French Ceiling Lamp Brass Yellow Glass Pendant Lustre, circa 1970
Located in Labrit, Landes
Ceiling pendant, France. Lustre made in brass and yellow glass. The glass is the original but it is
Brass
Pair of Pendants by Bent Karlby for Lyfa, circa 1970s
By Bent Karlby
Located in Long Island City, NY
A pair of pendants designed by Bent Karlby for Lyfa, Sweden, circa 1970s. Polished aluminum
Aluminum
German Art Deco Alabaster Pendant Light, Later Brass Fittings, circa 1930
Located in Barntrup, DE
intimate dining spaces, where soft, ambient lighting is desired. A closely matching pendant light is also
Alabaster, Brass
$323Sale Price|20% Off
H 26.38 in W 18.51 in D 18.51 in
Midcentury Brown Lacquered Metal Pendant, circa 1980s
Located in Praha, CZ
Made in Germany Made of lacquered metal, plastic 1x E27 or E26 socket Re-polished Fully functional Original condition.
Metal
Gilt Bronze Cage Chandelier With Cut Crystal Pendants Circa 1900
Located in Honnelles, WHT
Gilt Bronze Cage Chandelier With Cut Crystal Pendants Circa 1900
Metal
Rattan Cone Pendant Lamp Brass, Italy, circa 1950
Located in Vienna, AT
only) 59 (overall height) Rare rattan shade pendant light, circa 1950, Italy, featuring a very long
Brass
$751Sale Price|20% Off
H 29.93 in Dm 27.96 in
Design Midcentury Brass Pendant / Chandelier, circa 1960s
By Drukov
Located in Praha, CZ
- Made in Czechoslovakia - Maker: Drukov - Very good original condition - Plastic shades, brass - Marked by manufacturer.
Metal
German Art Deco Alabaster Pendant Light with Scalloped Shade, circa 1930
Located in Barntrup, DE
atmospheric lighting is desired. A closely matching pendant light is also available separately (see Ref. No
Alabaster, Brass
Model PH5 Pendant Light By Louis Poulson Circa 1960s
Located in Gloucester, GB
Model PH5 Pendant Light By Louis Poulson Circa 1960s - Price is per light (2 available) - Comes
Aluminum
$3,120Sale Price / item|40% Off
H 36 in W 18 in D 18 in
Mid-Century Aluminum Cylinder Pendant circa 1960, Pair
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This Mid-Century pendant light pair was manufactured during the Jet Age era of the Space Race and
Aluminum
Gae Aulenti style ceiling pendant, Italy circa 1970s
By Gae Aulenti
Located in Long Island City, NY
Gae Aulenti style ceiling pendant. Large glass shade in UFO shape. Abstract color pattern. Italy
Metal, Chrome
$1,275Sale Price|20% Off
H 37.8 in Dm 18.12 in
French Brass Chandelier with Crystal Drops Ceiling Pendant circa 1900
Located in Labrit, Landes
Brass ceiling pendant Lustre with crystal drops and half a sphere of engraved glass French, circa
Crystal, Brass
Luigi Caccia Dominioni Glass Metal Pendant, circa 1975
By Luigi Caccia Dominioni
Located in Vienna, AT
Luigi Caccia Dominioni Glass Metal Pendant, circa 1975 Dimensions: 14.17" x 9.1" / 29.9" total
Brass, Aluminum, Steel
Art Deco Brass & Polychrome Ceiling Pendant Fixture, Circa 1930
Located in Montreal, QC
Art Deco brass and polychrome metal columnar ceiling pendant fixture with eight star-point metal
Brass, Metal
Bespoke Pendant Lamp Metal Coral, circa 1970-1980
Located in Vienna, AT
Coral Decor metal round pendant lamp bespoke design, circa 1970-1980 Dimensions 20.86" x 6.7
Aluminum, Brass
Murano Ceiling Pendant by Vistosi, Italy circa 1960s
By Vistosi
Located in Long Island City, NY
Murano glass ceiling pendant by Vistosi. Murano glass in grey color on the outside and white color
Metal, Brass
Italian Enameled Solid Glass Pendant, circa 1960's
By Stilnovo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian enameled solid glass pendant, circa 1960's.
Brass
Stilnovo Black Pendant Lamp Opal Glass, circa 1950
By Stilnovo
Located in Vienna, AT
Stilnovo pear-shaped ball pendant satin glass, Italy, circa 1950 Black suspension light by the
Aluminum, Brass
Bespoke Pendant Lamp Metal Coral, circa 1970-1980
Located in Vienna, AT
Coral Decor metal pendant lamp bespoke design, circa 1970-1980 Dimensions 27.55" x 11.8" x 6.7
Aluminum, Brass
Barovier et Toso 4 lights pendant Murano circa 1940
By Barovier
Located in PARIS, FR
A beautiful Barovier et Toso pendant 4 Lights Murano Venice Italy 1940
Glass
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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