French Brass and Glass Three-Light Pendant, Cylindrical Lantern, circa 1960s
Located in Wiesbaden, Hessen
Art Deco Style brass and glass lantern, France, circa 1960s. Socket: 3 x E14 for standard screw bulbs.
Brass
Limburg Mid Century Bronze and Glass Pendant Lamp Chandelier, circa 1960
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Vienna, AT
Unique giant lantern from bronze and glass by Limburg, Germany 1960 One of a kind handmade glass copper brass pendant from Limburg, Germany. This large fixture features handblown bu...
Brass, Bronze
Hans Agne Jakobsson silk fringe pendant light circa 1960.
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Hägersten-Liljeholmen, Stockholms län
Hans Agne Jakobsson silk and brass fringe light. The lamp is made with brass rings and silk fringe. Good vintage condition. Hans Agne Jakobsson is one of the most influencial designe...
Brass
Multicolored Pressed Glass & Brass Pendant Lantern, Scandinavia, circa 1940s-50s
Located in PUTTEN, NL
A truly exceptional piece of decorative craftsmanship, this pendant lantern is one of those rare objects that stops a room in its tracks. Geometric in structure yet warm and jewel-li...
Brass
UFO Pendant Lights By Bertrand Balas For Raak Amsterdam Circa 1970s
Located in Gloucester, GB
UFO Pendant Lights By Bertrand Balas For Raak Amsterdam Circa 1970s - Price is for the pair - Brushed aluminium shades - Takes E27 fitting bulbs - Model "Springfontein" - Comes wit...
Aluminum
Murano Glass Ceiling Pendant by Leucos Design Lab, Handblown circa 1970s
By Leucos Design Lab
Located in Long Island City, NY
Murano glass ceiling pendant by Leucos. Made in Italy in 1970s. Handblown glass. Rewired for US. Takes one medium base bulb. Overall drop is adjustable, can be shorter. 2 ceiling pen...
Metal
Murano Glass Ceiling Pendant by Leucos Design Lab, Handblown circa 1970s
By Leucos Design Lab
Located in Long Island City, NY
Murano glass ceiling pendant by Leucos. Made in Italy in 1970s. Handblown glass. Rewired for US. Takes one medium base bulb. Overall drop is adjustable, can be shorter. 2 ceiling pen...
Metal
Art Deco Pendant Light by Loys Lucha, Frosted Glass, France, Circa 1930
By Loys Lucha
Located in Barntrup, DE
Art Deco Two-Light Flower Pendant Light by Loys Lucha, Frosted Glass, France, circa 1930 This superb Art Deco period pendant light with a molded, frosted, octagonal glass bowl featu...
Metal
French Mid-Century Rattan Lantern Pendant Louis Sognot, circa 1950
By Louis Sognot
Located in Austin, TX
French Mid-Century Rattan Faux Bamboo Lantern Pendant Louis Sognot, circa 1950. Lantern Height / 11 inches plus chain 8.5 inches so 19.5 inches total. Diameter / 12 inches.
Rattan, Faux Bamboo
Lovely Gilt Brass and Lens Glass Pendant by Palwa, circa 1970s
By Palwa
Located in Wiesbaden, Hessen
A beautiful small midcentury one light gilt brass chandelier with square lens glasses. A high quality light fixture in the Hollywood Regency style made by Palwa, Germany, circa 1970...
Crystal, Brass
Pia Guidetti for Lumi Milano Ceiling Pendant, Italy circa 1960s
By Pia Guidetti Crippa, Lumi
Located in Long Island City, NY
Pia Guidetti Crippa for Lumi ceiling pendants. Made in Italy, 1960s Opaline glass shade, faceted glass diffuser, chrome plated metal. Height adjustable from 38 inches to 44 inches in...
Metal, Chrome
$460Sale Price|31% Off
French Ceiling Lamp Wrought Iron and Colored Glass Pendant Lustre, circa 1960
Located in Labrit, Landes
Ceiling pendant, France. Lustre made in wrought iron and yellow glass.The glass is the original but it is like new. Soft and pleasant lighting. This chandelier is conform to USA a...
Wrought Iron
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Frosted Glass Pendant Lights, circa 1965
Located in San Pedro Garza Garcia, Nuevo Leon
This elegant pair of Mid-Century Modern pendant lights, dating to circa 1965, features sculptural frosted glass shades beautifully complemented by turned walnut accents and solid bra...
Brass
Murano Glass Ceiling Pendant by Leucos Design Lab, Handblown circa 1970s
By Leucos Design Lab
Located in Long Island City, NY
Murano glass ceiling pendant by Leucos. Made in Italy in 1970s. Handblown glass. Rewired for US. Takes one medium base bulb. Overall drop is adjustable, can be shorter. 2 ceiling pen...
Metal
Paavo Tynell pair of pendant model 1088 for Idman circa 1950
Located in Hägersten-Liljeholmen, Stockholms län
Paavo Tynell pair of ceiling lamps model 1088 for Idman circa 1950. These pendant lamps embody the refined softness and quiet elegance that defined Scandinavian modernism in the 19...
Brass
Globe Pendant Light in Smoked Glass with Brass Mount and Four Lights, Circa 1970
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
Pendant light formed of a large smoked glass globe enclosing a cluster of four brass faux-candle lights. Top cap, ringed central rod and ceiling rose cover in brass. Work of the 1970...
Brass
French Mid Century Pendant Light by Mathieu Matégot for Holophane Circa 1950s
Located in Gloucester, GB
French Mid Century Pendant Light by Mathieu Matégot for Holophane Circa 1950s - Large white opaline glass dome shade - Perforated steel conical gallery - Brushed steel suspension tu...
Steel
Elio Martinelli for Martinelli Luce Bolla Perspex Pendant Lamp, circa 1970
Located in Nottingham, GB
An iconic Italian Mid-Century Modern Bolla ceiling lamp designed by Elio Martinelli for Martinelli Luce, dating to the 1960s–1970s. The design is distinguished by its dramatic overs...
Metal, Brass, Chrome
$801Sale Price / item|46% Off
3 Rare Models Kalmar Pendants with Armored Glass, circa 1950s
Located in Wien, Au
3 rare models Kalmar pendants with armored glass Only polished Priced and sold per piece. We have one more but unfortunately the glass is broken.
Brass
Murano glass Roberto Pamio for Leucos ceiling pendant, Italy circa 1970s
By Leucos Design Lab, Roberto Pamio
Located in Long Island City, NY
Murano glass Roberto Pamio for Leucos ceiling pendant. Designed and made in Italy 1970s. Murano glass, enameled metal. Rewired for US. Height adjustable. Can be made shorter or lon...
Metal
French Art Nouveau Bronze and Cut Glass Pendant, circa 1900s
Located in Wiesbaden, Hessen
A wonderful and unique Art Nouveau bronze and cut glass pendant, France, circa 1900s. Socket: 1 x E27 or E26 for standard screw bulb.
Bronze
Mid-Century Orange Lacquered Metal Pendant, circa 1980's
Located in Praha, CZ
Made in Germany Made of lacquered metal, plastic 1 x E27 or E26 socket Re-polished Fully functional Original condition.
Metal
French Art Deco Alabaster and Bronze Pendant Chandelier, circa 1925
Located in Wiesbaden, Hessen
A beautiful French alabaster pendant with bronze mounting, circa 1925. Socket: 1 x E 27 for standard screw bulbs.
Alabaster, Bronze
Italian Gilt Palm Leaf Pendant Lamp with Opaline Glass, Circa 1970
Located in Antwerp, BE
Sculptural Italian pendant lamp in gilt metal with a palm leaf composition surrounding an opaline glass globe, circa 1970.
Brass
French Art Deco Lustre Blue Frozen Glass Ceiling Pendant Chandelier, circa 1930
Located in Labrit, Landes
Antique frozen blue glass chandelier or lustre, French made in the art deco period, mounted on a brass base. Six B 22 lights The ornamental details are inspired by vegetation. They ...
Brass
Marcel Wanders, Skygarden pendant lamp, sculpted Edition Flos, circa 2000.
By MARCEL WANDERS
Located in Nice, Cote d' Azur
Marcel Wanders, Skygarden pendant lamp, shiny white aluminum covered with white plaster, sculpted Edition Flos, circa 2000, Holland, Netherlands.
Plaster
$3,040Sale Price / item|20% Off
Murano glass Renato Toso for Leucos ceiling pendant, Italy circa 1960s
By Renato Toso, Leucos
Located in Long Island City, NY
Murano glass Renato Toso for Leucos ceiling pendant. Made in Italy in 1960s. Murano glass black on top, white inside the shade with a clear band on the edge. Very impressive glass qu...
Metal
French Art Nouveau Opalescent Frosted Glass Pendant Light with Gilt Brass, circa
Located in Nottingham, GB
A magnificent and unusually substantial French Art Nouveau pendant light dating to circa 1920, combining richly moulded opalescent glass with elegant gilt metal fittings.
Aluminum, Brass
Sergio Mazza for Artemide ceiling pendant "Tau", Italy circa 1960s
By Artemide, Sergio Mazza
Located in Long Island City, NY
Sergio Mazza for Artemide ceiling pendant "Tau". Designed and made in Italy, 1960s Made with textured glass, brown enameled metal and nickel-plated brass. Takes one medium base bulb....
Brass, Nickel
Mid-Century European Pendant Lamp with Sculptural Ribbed Shade, circa 1950
Located in Lisse, NL
Sculptural Organic Modernism pendant light. A refined mid-century European pendant lamp dating from around 1950. The design is defined by its sculptural, generously proportioned rib...
Wire
Staff Leuchten Set of Three 'Brass' Hanging Pendant Lights / Lamps, circa 1970s
By Staff Leuchten
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Mid-Century Modern hanging pendant ceiling lights / lamps by Staff Leuchten of Germany, circa 1970s. Anodised aluminium with 'brass' / 'gold' colored finish and white painted inner f...
Metal, Aluminum
Pendant Light by Gino Sarfatti with Seguso Glass, circa 1960
By Gino Sarfatti, Seguso Vetri d'Arte
Located in Chiavari, Liguria
The pendant light is a beautiful example of mid-century modern design, produced in the 1960s by the renowned Italian glassmaking company Seguso Vetri D'arte and designed by the celeb...
Metal, Brass
Italian Grey Enameled Brass Chandelier with Frosted Glass Pendants, circa 1960
By Arredoluce, Arteluce
Located in Dronten, NL
A timeless and versatile lighting piece—perfect for dining rooms, entryways, living spaces, or any interior seeking authentic mid-century Italian charm.
Brass
UFO Pendant Lights By Rolf Krüger For Staff Leuchten Circa 1960s
Located in Gloucester, GB
UFO Pendant Lights By Rolf Krüger For Staff Leuchten Circa 1960s - Price is per light (8 available) - Opaline glass reflectors - Brushed aluminium shades - Takes E27 fitting bulbs...
Aluminum
Sergio Mazza "Kappa" Ceiling Pendant for Artemide, Italy circa 1950s
By Sergio Mazza, Artemide
Located in Long Island City, NY
Sergio Mazza "Kappa" ceiling pendant for Artemide. Made in Italy, 1960s. Takes 4 medium base bulbs. Complimentary US rewiring upon request. FREE US rewiring upon request. NO TARIFFS,...
Metal
Stilnovo Celeste Green Ball Pendant Lamp Opal Glass, circa 1950
By Stilnovo
Located in Vienna, AT
Stilnovo pear-shaped ball pendant satin glass, Italy, circa 1950 Celeste green suspension light by the Italian brand Stilnovo. Beautiful pendant light with a lacquered trumpet-sha...
Brass, Aluminum
Glass and Teak Pendant Light, Danish Design, Holmegaard, circa 1955
By Holmegaard
Located in Kastrup, DK
Triple tear drop pendant light. Danish design, circa 1955. Opaline glass globes (blue, purple, light grey) from Holmegaard with teak tops hung from an adjustable three pronged teak ...
Opaline Glass
Mid-Century Space Age Modernist Pendant Light, Circa 1930's
Located in Beirut, LB
This Mid-Century Modern pendant light features a sleek chrome metal frame with a circular structure, embodying a futuristic and atomic-age aesthetic. The centerpiece is a spherical w...
Metal, Chrome
UFO Pendant Lights By Adolf Meyer For Zeiss Ikon Circa 1930s
Located in Gloucester, GB
UFO Pendant Lights By Adolf Meyer For Zeiss Ikon Circa 1930s - Price is per light (10 available) - Opaline glass dome reflectors - Brushed steel tops and shades - Takes E27 fitting ...
Steel
Stilnovo Translucent Optical Honeycomb Glass Pendant Lamp Glass, circa 1965
By Stilnovo
Located in Vienna, AT
Stilnovo translucent optical honeycomb glass pendant lamp glass, circa 1965 Rare Italian pendant light with a honeycomb cut clear glass shade. The white opal up-light shade is also ...
Aluminum
Adolf Loos Pendant Lamp for VeArt Opal Glass Gold Brass Art Deco, circa 1970
By Adolf Loos, VeArt
Located in Vienna, AT
Adolf Loos pendant lamp for VeArt, produced circa 1970 Rare Re-edition of the original design by Adolf Loos from circa 1910.
Metal
$2,295Sale Price|20% Off
Pendant Chandelier, circa 1950s, style of Gerald Thurston for Lightolier
By Lightolier, Moe Light, Gerald Thurston
Located in Peabody, MA
All original colorful three light pendant chandelier by Moe Lights in the style of Gerald Thurston for Lightolier, circa 1950s.
Brass, Metal
Antique Opaline and Clear Glass OversizedMushroom Shaped Pendant, circa 1920s
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
1591 The combination of the opaline and clear glass make this pendant a joy to look at both on and off where ever you decide to place her. Rewired Takes one 100 Edison based bulb.
Glass
$1,548Sale Price / set|64% Off
Pair Gae Aulenti Venini Murano Blue Green Glass Brass Pendants circa 1970
By Venini
Located in Vienna, AT
Pair of Murano glass pendants in the style of Gae Aulenti, Italy circa 1970. Featuring thick blue/green colored glass and brass hardware. Restored and newly rewired, 100W Max- excell...
Brass
French Art Nouveau Iridescent Heron Glass and Brass Pendant Light, circa 1910
Located in Nottingham, GB
A particularly decorative piece of early 20th-century French lighting, equally suited to an entrance hall, bedroom, dining area or as an individual statement pendant.
Brass
Exotic Bronze Modern Hanging Lantern Pendant Lights Circa 1920's a Pair
Located in Rochester, NY
Pair of exotic bronze and amber glass hanging pendant lights. 1920's modern. Not signed.
Bronze
Set of Three NOS Italian Alabaster and Brass Pendant Lights, circa 1960
Located in Surrey, BC
A beautiful set of three Italian alabaster pendant lights, circa 1960, incorporating new old stock alabaster shades sourced in Italy. The matching shades were never previously instal...
Alabaster
Swedish Modern Brass and Silk Drum Pendant Light, Minimalist Design, circa 1970
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Hannover, DE
An elegant Swedish pendant light dating to circa 1970, distinguished by its beautifully balanced proportions, minimalist silhouette, and understated luxury. A broad cylindrical shad...
Brass
Stilnovo Black Ball Pendant Lamps '5' Opal Glass, circa 1950
By Stilnovo
Located in Vienna, AT
Stilnovo pear-shaped ball pendants (5) satin glass, Italy, Mid Century. We have a set of 5 pieces available, priced and sold per piece. Black suspension lights by the Italian b...
Aluminum, Brass
French Empire Style Pendant Bronze and Cut-Crystal Lantern, circa 1900s
Located in Wiesbaden, Hessen
An Art Nouveau one light bronze and cut-crystal pendant, circa 1900s. Socket: One x e27 (Edison) for standard screw bulbs.
Crystal, Bronze
Italian Grand Tour Gilt Bronze Baroque Revival Pendant Oil Lamp, Circa 1870
Located in New York, NY
Italian Grand Tour Baroque Revival Pendant Oil Lamp Gilt Bronze Circa 1870 DIMENSIONS Height: 40 in. (101.6 cm) Width: 12 in. (30.48 cm) Depth: 12 in. (30.48 cm) DESCRIPTION An ...
Bronze
Midcentury Ice Crystal Glass Pendant Light or Chandelier by Kalmar, circa 1960s
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Hagenbach, DE
This is a beautiful ice glass chandelier from Kalmar Franken made in Austria in the 1960s. It is a fascinating lighting with a beautiful design. The frame and the chain are of full b...
Brass
Rare art glass pendant lamp attributed to Cristal Art, circa 1970s
Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI
Embrace the rare and remarkable with this stunning Art glass chandelier by Fontana Arte, a true Italian masterpiece hailing from the 1970s. Fontana Arte was founded in 1932 by Luigi ...
Metal
Mid-Century British Cut Glass Acorn Pendant Light with Brass, circa 1950s
Located in Nottingham, GB
A beautiful mid-century British pendant light with elegant Art Nouveau influences, distinguished by its finely cut glass shade and richly patinated brass and bronze fittings. The la...
Brass, Bronze
Antique French Deco Star Nautical Pendant(2available) Circa 1940's
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
1-3058ab Frosted glass star pendant Takes one 100 watt Edison based bulb 2 available priced individually Supplied with 30" chain and canopy.
Art Glass
Mithras Opaline Glass Pendant Light By August Walter & Sohne Circa 1930s
Located in Gloucester, GB
Mithras Opaline Glass Pendant Light By August Walter & Sohne Circa 1930s - Stepped handblown opaline glass - Takes E27 fitting bulbs - Black lacquered steel monks cap top - Come...
Steel
Antique Neoclassical Alabaster Pendant Light w. Greek Key Detailing, circa 1920.
Located in Lisse, NL
An exceptional antique amber alabaster ceiling fixture, perfect for an entry hall, bedroom, or any other space. A beautiful and authentic early 20th century alabaster pendant light ...
Alabaster, Brass, Wire, Metal
J.T. Kalmar Grenada Clear Glass Pendant Lamps, circa 30 Pieces, Austria, 1950
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Vienna, AT
One of circa 30 Austrian Grenada clear glass pendant lamps by J.T. Kalmar, circa 1950. Sold and priced per piece, discounted greatly if multiples are being ordered. Identical set s...
Chrome
Set of Three Antique Copper and Opaline Glass Pendant Lights, circa 1920
Located in Surrey, BC
A handsome set of three antique pendant lights dating to approximately the 1920s, featuring shaped opaline white glass shades suspended from original-style copper fittings. The shade...
Copper
Toni Zuccheri "Membrana" Murano Glass Pendant for Venini, Italy, circa 1968
By Venini, Toni Zuccheri
Located in Lisse, NL
Handcrafted and stylish pendant light with rarest patterns for your stairwell, hallway or bedroom. A rare and iconic "Membrana" pendant light designed by acclaimed Italian architect...
Wire, Metal, Nickel
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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