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 to belong to the space age because its shape resembles a UFO. Due to electrical ne...
Aluminum
Modern Pendant Light from Nova Residence, les Arcs circa 1975
Located in VILLEURBANNE, FR
Rare pendant light selected by Charlotte Perriand for Les Arcs. It was produced by Staff Milano and created by Alex DISANTAVITTORIA. The lampshade is entirely made of green lacquer...
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 Basswood, in good condition. The ornaments were assembled from a church and unified ...
Metal
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 copper with brass accents hanging on a very long chain. Socket: 1 x e27 bulb.
Brass, Copper
Art Deco Bauhaus Pendant, Germany, circa 1920s
By Bauhaus Deutschland
Located in Wien, Au
Art Deco Bauhaus pendant, Germany, circa 1920s Brass chromed Opal glass.
Opal, Chrome
Paavo Tynell industrial pendant for Idman circa 1960.
Located in Hägersten-Liljeholmen, Stockholms län
This ceiling lamp by Finnish designer Paavo Tynell, produced by Idman, embodies the refined elegance and technical ingenuity characteristic of mid-century Scandinavian lighting. Tyne...
Brass, Iron
$1,146Sale Price|54% Off
Two J.T.Kalmar Pendants, circa 1960s
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Wien, Au
Two J.T.Kalmar pendants, circa 1960s Blackened aluminum.
Aluminum
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 white opaline . Dimensions: 40 cm diameter, 40 cm H. Original condition. All purchas...
Murano Glass
Pendant by J.T Kalmar, circa 1950s
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Wien, Au
Pendant by J.T Kalmar, circa 1950s Original glass Polished and stove enameled.
Brass
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-plated fixture. Delivered and wired for American or European use. Slight dama...
Nickel
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-painted stripes and an inner ivory-colored glass diffuser are held by nickel hardwar...
Nickel
Chrome Bauhaus pendant - Czechoslovakia, circa 1930s / functionalism
Located in Praha, CZ
- Bauhaus/functionalism - Czechoslovakia - patina,see the pictures - US compatible jr
Iron
$458Sale Price / item|46% Off
3 Pendants by Venini, Italy, circa 1960s
Located in Wien, Au
3 pendants by Venini, Italy, circa 1960s with original glasses Original condition Price and sale per piece.
Brass, Nickel
Stilux ceiling pendant attributed, Italy circa 1960s
By Stilux
Located in Long Island City, NY
Stilux ceiling suspension attributed. Plexiglass shade, enameled metal. Italy, 1960s. Takes 4 candelabra bulbs. Complimentary US rewiring with custom ceiling plate upon request. NO T...
Metal
Big Gaetano Sciolari Brass Saloon Chandelier, circa 1920s
By Sciolari Lighting, Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Wien, Au
Big Gaetano Sciolari brass saloon chandelier, circa 1920s Polished and stove enameled Shades are replaced new. Very rare and high quality chandelier.
Brass
Solid brass "Agave" pendant light, Christian Techoueyres, France, circa 1970
By Maison Jansen, Christian Techoueyres
Located in Paris, FR
Solid brass « Agave » pendant light attributed to Christian Techoueyres for Maison Jansen, circa 1970.
Brass
Beautiful Klamar chandelier with textured glass, circa 1950s
By J.T. Kalmar, Kalmar Lighting
Located in Wien, Au
Beautiful Klamar chandelier with textured glass, circa 1950s Polished and stove enameled Original texture glass shades we can change the hight to fit your room hight. e14 bulbs ( sma...
Brass
French Antique, Baccarat Crystal Pendant Chandelier, Circa 1920
Located in Austin, TX
French pendant fixture by Baccarat. This fixture features a hand engraved bell to which are attached a rich array of crystal cabochons coming together at their bottom to a crystal fi...
Crystal
French Ceiling Pendant Textured Orange Plexiglas Space Age, circa 1970
Located in Labrit, Landes
1970s Textured orange plexiglas pendant Light A beautiful spherical pendant light from the 1970s, featuring an orange Plexiglas shade with a heavily textured surface. Its translucen...
Plexiglass
$590Sale Price|29% Off
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
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 in grey and white. Takes one medium base bulb. Complimentary US rewiring upon requ...
Metal
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
Antique Alabaster Pendant Light, Jugendstil, Sweden, Circa 1900
Located in New York, NY
This type of alabaster is rarely seen and exists only in antique pieces. The creamy, curved bowl is swirled with warm clay-toned mineral deposits and has been polished to a high glos...
Alabaster
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 solid brass with some brass rings decoration on its lower part. The lamp is made by...
Brass
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 displayed on a brass structure with an Etruscan wave detail. It has been newly wired...
Crystal, Brass
Large Circular Ceiling Pendant Wrought Iron Chandelier, France, circa 1940
Located in Labrit, Landes
Large circular wrought-iron chandelier, France, circa 1940 An imposing French wrought-iron chandelier dating from the 1940s. Its circular structure is entirely adorned with an elega...
Wrought Iron
$2,359Sale Price|20% Off
French Stuc Eight Gargoyles Chandelier Ceiling Pendant circa 1850
Located in Labrit, Landes
Large neo-Gothic stucco chandelier with old stone patina, depicting four large and four small gargoyles. The small gargoyles or chimeras at the top of the suspension are kneeling or ...
Stucco
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 inside. Rewired for the US. Takes one medium base bulb. Height of the glass is 12.5...
Metal, Brass
$1,000Sale Price|58% Off
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, aluminium sheet, enameled pearly white and red with a visor effect once illuminated. It's ...
Aluminum
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
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 graduated and raised towers pointing towards the center, and having a rim of graduated rai...
Glass
Paavo Tynell pendant model 9088 for Idman circa 1950
By Paavo Tynell
Located in Hägersten-Liljeholmen, Stockholms län
This elegant Model 9088 pendant lamp, designed by Finnish lighting master Paavo Tynell in the 1950s, embodies the refined material contrasts and restrained geometry characteristic of...
Brass
Fiberglass Pendant Light by Louis Christiaan Kalff for Philips, circa 1960
By Louis Christiaan Kalff
Located in VILLEURBANNE, FR
Pendant lamp designed by Louis Christiaan Kalff for Philips around 1960. The lamp consists of a large circular shade in translucent beige fiberglass, revealing the irregular structu...
Metal
Charming Chandelier in Gilded Iron, Opaline Pendants, circa 1950
By Maison Baguès
Located in Mouscron, WHT
Charming Chandelier in Gilded Iron, Opaline Pendants, circa 1950
Wrought Iron
Edwardian Opaline Milk Glass Schoolhouse Pendant Light, circa 1910
Located in Nottingham, GB
A substantial Edwardian industrial schoolhouse pendant light dating to circa 1910, combining a large opaline milk-glass globe with heavy brass and bronze fittings.
Bronze
Pendant 'Flowerpot' VP1 Lights by Verner Panton Circa 1960s
Located in Gloucester, GB
Pendant 'Flowerpot' VP1 Lights by Verner Panton Circa 1960s - Price is for the pair - Vitreous white enamel shades with orange enamel inner - Colour of shade inside can change depen...
Enamel
Stilnovo ceiling pendant Model 1140, Italy circa 1960s
By Stilnovo
Located in Long Island City, NY
Stilnovo ceiling suspension model 1140. Designed and made in Italy in 1960s. Enameled aluminum, textured glass, brass. Very clean, sculptural forms. Takes 3 Edison bulbs. Rewired for...
Metal, Aluminum, Brass
French Art Deco Pendant Chandelier Signed “Degué”, France, Circa 1930s
By David Gueron Degue
Located in Beirut, LB
This magnificent French Art Deco chandelier is a masterpiece by the celebrated glass artist Degué (David Gueron). The fixture is composed of a sleek, black wrought iron frame with a ...
Wrought Iron
$1,892 / set
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
Danish Modern Coiled Rattan Dome Pendant Light, circa 1960s
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Danish Modern Coiled Rattan Dome Pendant Light, circa 1960s A sculptural Danish Modern rattan chandelier or pendant light dating to the 1960s. The broad dome-form shade is construct...
Rattan, Reed, Willow
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
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
$596Sale Price|20% Off
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 like new. Soft and pleasant lighting. Its large size makes it ideal lighting and d...
Brass
French Chandelier Ceiling Pendant Lustre Wrought Iron Copper & Glass circa 1900
Located in Labrit, Landes
Copper, amber glass, and wrought iron pendant light, circa 1980 An original decorative pendant light from the 1980s, combining a wide conical copper shade with a cylindrical bowl ma...
Wrought Iron, Copper
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. Measures: Height 13", diameter 7". Some tarnish on finish. New wiring required.
Aluminum
Art Deco nickel-plated bronze pendant light, circa 1930
Located in NANTES, FR
Art Deco pendant light, circa 1930. Nickel-plated bronze mount. Electrified, with four E14 sockets. Square pressed-molded glass bowl with geometric decoration. In perfect condition. ...
Bronze
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
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 overlaid frosted glass lights and two interior lights and 8 lights in the side panals...
Brass, Metal
Rattan Cone Pendant Lamp Brass, Italy, circa 1950
Located in Vienna, AT
Rattan pendant lamp, Italy, midcentury. Dimensions: 7.87 (diameter) x 20.1 (height lamp shape only) 59 (overall height) Rare rattan shade pendant light, circa 1950, Italy, feat...
Brass
$5,184Sale Price|20% Off
Art Deco Antique Amber 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 stone-like finish. The piece is suspended by 3 silk wrapped golden rop...
Alabaster
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 1970s. Takes one medium base bulb. Complimentary US rewiring upon request. Overall dr...
Metal, Chrome
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 drop The light designed by the renowned architect Luigi Caccia Dominioni is a tru...
Brass, Aluminum, Steel
$1,228Sale Price|20% Off
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 1900 Good antique condition. This lustre is suitable to USA or EU and UK standards....
Crystal, Brass
Hand-Crafted Large Green Enamel Industrial Pendant Light, Circa 1950
Located in Faversham, GB
A trio of large green enamel industrial pendants with large polished steel vented glass galleries. The over sized enamel body is fitted with tempered glass to the shade. Each ligh...
Aluminum, Steel, Enamel
Italian Enameled Solid Glass Pendant, circa 1960's
By Stilnovo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian enameled solid glass pendant, circa 1960's.
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 inside. Rewired for the US. Takes one medium base bulb. Height of the glass is 12.5...
Metal, 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 Italian brand Stilnovo. Beautiful pendant light with a lacquered conical shaped alumin...
Aluminum, Brass
$3,380Sale Price / item|35% Off
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 America's obsession with speedy flight and reaching to the stars. It showcases all ...
Aluminum
Orion pendant light in aluminum by Max Sauze, France, circa 1970
By Max Sauze
Located in VILLEURBANNE, FR
Orion pendant light designed by Max Sauze around 1970.
Aluminum
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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