Limburg Amber Bubble Glass Pendant Light by Helena Tynell circa 1965
By Glashütte Limburg, Helena Tynell
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Late 1960s petite bubble glass ceiling pendant light designed by Helena Tynell for Glashütte Limburg. The light features a beautiful lampshade made from amber or champagne colored / ...
Brass
Pendant Light by Toni Zuccheri for Venini in Murano Glass, circa 1960
By Toni Zuccheri, Venini
Located in Merida, Yucatan
Space Age pendant light by Toni Zuccheri for Venini in Murano glass, circa 1960 from the 'Membrana' series.
Blown Glass
Unique & Hand-Forged Arts & Crafts Wrought Iron Pendant Light, circa 1910
Located in Lisse, NL
Rare design and quality crafted chandelier. This artistic work of blacksmith lighting art is an absolute joy to watch and it is in excellent condition. The artistic details above an...
Wrought Iron
$3,494
H 36 in Dm 15.8 in
Striking Antique Alabaster Bowl Pendant Light w. Warm Amber Veining, circa 1920
Located in Lisse, NL
Glowing antique alabaster pendant with rich amber veining, timeless elegance for any interior. This stunning antique alabaster bowl pendant exudes elegance and timeless charm. Hand-...
Alabaster, Metal, Brass, Bronze, Wire
$3,791
H 22.45 in Dm 14.57 in
"Painter Palette" Set of Pendant and Sconces by Jean Pierre Guariche circa 1950
By Pierre Guariche
Located in Beirut, LB
French Mid-Century Modern plastic and brass painter palette Set in Jean Pierre Guariche style 1950s 1960s The set consist of a pendant chandelier and 2 wall sconces. it's shaped lik...
Brass
$5,800 / set
H 36 in Dm 12 in
Sergio Mazza ceiling pendants in nickel plated brass, a pair Italy circa 1960s
By Sergio Mazza
Located in Long Island City, NY
Sergio Mazza suspension lights, a pair. Designed and manufactured in Italy, 1960s Glass, enameled metal, nickel plated brass. Overall drop is adjustable. Takes one medium bulb each. ...
Metal, Nickel
$3,554
H 33.47 in W 20.08 in D 10.63 in
Mid-Century Polished Brass and Green Felt Pendant Light, circa 1950s
Located in Wiesbaden, Hessen
A mid-century, two-light brass chandelier with dark green felt shade, circa 1950s. Measurements: Height 43.46, width 20.07, depth 10.62. Socket: 2 x E27 Edison for standard screw b...
Crystal, Brass
Nigritella Pendant Lamp by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Flos, circa 1965
By Flos, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Vienna, AT
Nigritella pendant lamp by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Flos, Italy Fixture produced in the 1960s by Flos by Afra and Tobia Scarpa. White painted metal shade with and oplal glass scree...
Opaline Glass
$1,954
H 29.53 in W 18.9 in D 18.9 in
Monumental Art Deco Pendant in Metal with White Glass Balls, circa 1930
Located in Den Haag, NL
Monumental Art Deco Pendant in Metal with White Glass Balls, circa 1935 Would fit perfect in any hallway or other space.
Metal
A Very Fine Gilt Bronze & Crystal Pendant by Jansen - France, circa 1930.
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Very Fine Gilt Bronze & Hand Cut Crystal Pendant by Jansen - France, circa 1930. Neoclassical Style. Dimensions: Height 13 1/2" x Diameter 14 1/2" CW5293
Crystal, Bronze
$11,847
H 59.06 in Dm 15.75 in
Paavo Tynell counter weight pendant light model A1983, Taito OY, circa 1940
By Paavo Tynell
Located in Hägersten-Liljeholmen, Stockholms län
Extremly rare pendant light model A 1983 designed by Paavo Tynell in the 40's and produced by TAITO OY in the same time. The lamp has its original painting on shade, with a rounded l...
Aluminum, Brass
$7,012
H 30.32 in Dm 29.53 in
Moon Dome metal pendant lamp, Elio Martinelli for Martinelli Luce, circa 1980
By Elio Martinelli
Located in Milano, Lombardia
The Moon Dome is a large metal dome pendant lamp of Italian design. Manufactured by Martinelli Luce, Italy in the 1980s, it has an adjustable mechanism that allows it to rise and fal...
Plastic
$9,477
H 47.25 in W 8.67 in D 8.67 in
Paavo Tynell, pair of pendant lights in opal glass & brass circa 1950, Idman.
By Paavo Tynell
Located in Hägersten-Liljeholmen, Stockholms län
Pair of pendant lights designed by Paavo Tynell for Idman in the 50's. The lamps are made in opal glass and brass with a solid brass diffuser. Both lamp are stamp by the editor Idman...
Brass
$3,423
H 35.44 in Dm 11.82 in
EXQUISITE CIRCA 1940's MURANO MOUTH BLOWN GLASS ART NOUVEAU PENDANT LIGHT
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this exquisite circa 1940's Italian Murano mouth blow glass ceiling pendant Please note the delivery fee li...
Glass
$2,200
H 20.48 in Dm 8.67 in
Baccarat Stamped, Crystal Lantern or Pendant Light, circa 1950, Made in France
By Baccarat
Located in Merida, Yucatan
Charming chandelier with handcut prisms made by Baccarat in France, circa 1950, in bronze and lead crystal. It bears the acid etched Baccarat mark but it proved difficult to photogr...
Crystal, Bronze
$2,400 / item
H 42 in Dm 21.65 in
Set of Three Lumi Ceiling Pendants Black Satin Glass, Italy, circa 1960
By Stilnovo
Located in Vienna, AT
Set of three Lumi ceiling pendants black satin glass, Italy, circa 1960 Beautiful set of 3 Italian Stilnovo-ish black metal Cascade pendants with a diameter of 21.6", produced for...
Chrome, Aluminum
Art Deco Pendant Light, circa 1930 by Seguso in Murano Glass, Italy
By Seguso Vetri d'Arte
Located in Merida, Yucatan
Beautiful Mid-Century Modern, Art Deco Chandelier in brass and hand blown Murano glass manufactured by Vetreria Seguso in Murano Italy, circa 1930. We are certain in the attribution...
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
$3,690 / set
H 15.75 in Dm 9.85 in
Pair Pendant Lights by Toni Zuccheri for Venini in Murano Glass, circa 1960
By Toni Zuccheri, Venini
Located in Merida, Yucatan
Pair of Space Age pendant lights by Toni Zuccheri for Venini in hand blown Murano glass, circa 1960.
Chrome
$2,132 / item
H 10.24 in Dm 8.27 in
1 of 3 Limburg Glashütte Iron & Bubble Glass Vintage Pendant Lamps, circa 1960s
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Pair of Limburg Glashutte vintage Mid-Century Modern minimal, geometric and bell shaped pendant ceiling lamp or light fixtures made in Germany, circa 1965. Featuring thick heavy mout...
Brass
$3,021
H 40 in Dm 15.75 in
Stunning French Art Deco Opaline Glass & Chrome 3- Light Pendant, circa 1930
Located in Lisse, NL
Excellent condition and marvelous shape glass art chandelier. This incredibly stylish, French-made pendant is in excellent condition and it is an absolute joy to look at, both on an...
Chrome
$21,206
H 70.87 in Dm 5.91 in
Chrome and White Lacquered Pendant by Angelo Lelli, Mod. '14071', circa 1962
By Arredoluce, Angelo Lelii
Located in Berlin, DE
This very rare, complex yet easy ceiling lamp '14071' by Angelo Lelli is made of chrome and white lacquered metal. It has three light sources coming from round, spherical cones. The ...
Metal, Chrome
$4,087 / set
H 24.81 in Dm 11.82 in
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Milk Glass Pendant Attributed to Stilnovo, circa 1958
By Stilnovo
Located in CULEMBORG, GE
Listed is a stunning and fully identical pair of Italian Mid-Century Modern pendants or chandeliers attributed to Stilnovo, circa 1958.
Brass
$1,895 / item
H 11.42 in Dm 7.49 in
Hans Bergström pendant model 70/1, produced by Ateljé Lyktan circa 1950
By Hans Bergström
Located in Hägersten-Liljeholmen, Stockholms län
Pair of Hans Bergström perforated light designed by the artist in the 60's and produced by Ateljé Lyktan in the same time. The lamps are made in solide perforated brass that give a r...
Brass
$2,369
H 18.12 in Dm 10.24 in
Large Black, White and Chrome metal Glass Space Age Pendant Light, circa 1970s
Located in Vulpellac, Girona
This large atomic design Space Age light is a good example of these types of pendant lights from that period. The lamp is made from a one-piece black glass with silver chrome accents...
Chrome, Wire
$2,002
H 11.82 in Dm 16.54 in
Mid-Century Modern pendant light in Murano Swirl Glass by Venini, circa 1970
By Venini
Located in Palermo, PA
This Space Age pendant light, crafted from hand-blown Murano glass with white and clear stripes, is attributed to Venini and dates to around 1970. The light features a metal chain. T...
Metal, Brass
$2,980
H 35 in Dm 11.41 in
Rare Spin Top Shaped Pendant Lamp Opal Glass Attributed to Lelli, circa 1950
By Arteluce, Angelo Lelii
Located in Vienna, AT
Rare spin top shaped pendant lamp opal glass attributed to Lelli, circa 1950 Beautiful opal glass light, circa 1950, Italy featuring a double conical glass shade made from two parts...
Brass, Aluminum, Steel
$2,790
H 19.69 in Dm 13.78 in
Large Pendant Light by Toni Zuccheri for Venini, circa 1960 in Murano Glass
By Toni Zuccheri, Venini
Located in Merida, Yucatan
Large and rare Mid-Century Modern chandelier in handblown Murano glass by Toni Zuccheri, manufactured by Venini, circa 1960 in Murano, Italy. Diameter: 35 cm.
Blown Glass
$8,174 / item
H 39.38 in Dm 47.25 in
Murano Green Art Glass Italian Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendant, circa 1990
By Murano 5
Located in Roma, Lazio
Fantastic Venetian green color for a Cascade of Murano leaves. A striking color for this chandelier. The Murano furnaces create an indisputable timeless design, simple but elegant at...
Iron
Anzolo Fuga for Avem Murano "Bandiere" Flag Series Hanging Pendant, circa 1955
By Anzolo Fuga, Murano 5
Located in Bainbridge, NY
AVEM Murano Anzolo Fuga Arte Vetraria Muranese Bandiere Flag series Hanging Lamp, 1950's. Featuring an organic hand blown, elongated teardrop form in translucent Lattimo white glass ...
Murano Glass
$17,652 / set
H 8.67 in Dm 7.09 in
Alvar Aalto, set of 4 circa 1950's "Golden bell" A330 pendants, Valaistustyö Ky
By Valaistustyö, Alvar González-Palacios
Located in Turku, Varsinais-Suomi
Introducing the Alvar Aalto "Golden Bell" A330 pendants - a set of four stunning vintage design lighting pieces to elevate your interior to new heights. Iconically designed by Alvar ...
Brass
$970
H 10.63 in Dm 11.03 in
French Art Deco nickeled brass and Glass Flush Mount / Pendant Light, circa 1920
Located in Merida, Yucatan
Charming Art Deco Frenc chandelier manufactured in chrome metal (brass most likely) and a pressed glass central globe. Made in France in the late 1930's. This light can be install...
Crystal, Bronze
$1,190 / set
H 17.25 in Dm 11 in
Set of (3) Circa Thomas O'Brien Katie Acorn Pendant in Bronze and Clear Globes
Located in Highwood, IL
The set of (3) Ceiling Pendant Globe lights were produced by Circa Lighting / Thomas O’Brien Katie Acorn Pendant in dark bronze with clear globes.
Steel
$2,390
H 45.28 in Dm 13.78 in
Large Space Pendant Lamp by Toni Zuccheri for Venini, circa 1960 in Murano Glass
By Venini, Toni Zuccheri
Located in Merida, Yucatan
Large and rare Mid-Century Modern, Space Age chandelier in hand blown Murano glass by Toni Zuccheri, manufactured by Venini, circa 1960 in Murano, Italy, Measures: Diameter 35 cm.
Chrome
Italian opalescent UFO Circa 1970.
Located in Saint-Ouen-sur-Seine, FR
Pendant light - Opalin glass with a Satin finish. Most likely produced in the 1970's. Provenance : Italy.
Glass, Blown Glass
Glass Chandelier, Italy, circa 1940
Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires
Murano glass Chandelier, Italy, circa 1940.
Murano Glass
Glass Chandelier, Italy, circa 1940.
Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires
Murano Glass Chandelier, Italy, circa 1940.
Murano Glass
Antique Iron fixture, Circa 1900
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique Iron fixture circa 1900
Iron
Italian Ceiling Light, circa 1960
By Stilnovo
Located in Vienna, AT
Fine Italian ceiling light from the 1950-1960s. A large satin glass diffuser with a blue lacquered 'Saturn' shade suspended by brass hardware. Good original condition with partially ...
Brass, Aluminum
Stilnovo Sputnik Chandelier, circa 1960
By Stilnovo
Located in Vienna, AT
Rare Stilnovo Sputnik chandelier, circa 1960. Two large interlocked brass rings with eight lacquered cones 'orbiting' a large central globe. The colorful cones are attached by double...
Aluminum, Brass
Baccarat, Crystal Chandelier, France, circa 1825
By Cristalleries De Baccarat
Located in PARIS, FR
Elegant cut and faceted crystal chandelier with six lights. Composed of a cup decorated with palmets on a grid background surrounded by a gilded bronze crown with alternating decorat...
Crystal, Bronze
3 Rope Chandeliers, circa 1970
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
3 rope chandeliers, circa 1970. The dimensions are given without the wire which is easy to change.
Metal
Small art deco chandelier circa 1930/1950
Located in Mouscron, WHT
Small art deco chandelier circa 1930/1950
Brass
Large, circa 1930, Genoa Chandelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A grand, circa 1930, eight-arm, hand-beaded, Geneovese chandelier. Long swags of clear and ruby red crystals link the basket and top tiers, both embellished with beveled crystal drops.
Crystal, Metal
Large Venetian Murano glass chandelier, circa 1950
Located in Honnelles, WHT
Large Venetian Murano glass chandelier, circa 1950 (no measure)
Metal
Teak Suspension Light, circa 1960
By Paavo Tynell, Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Vienna, AT
Rare Scandinavian Teak suspension chandelier from the 1950-1960s. Four original bakelite E27 sockets. Drop height adjustable up to a maximum of 45inches/115cm. Height of body is 6.7i...
Teak
Mid - Century Murano Glass Chandelier - Circa 1970
By Vistosi
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The distinctive amber/orange glass discs arranged in a cascading pattern exemplify the bold, artistic approach to lighting design popular during the 1970s.
Brass
Bauhaus Chandelier, circa 1930, Nickel and Glass
By Fritz August Breuhaus de Groot 1, Bauhaus, Marcel Breuer
Located in Vienna, AT
Rare six-arm Bauhaus chandelier, circa 1930. Nickeled brass hardware and a large glass "ball" finial. Bauhaus influenced design with an excellent build quality. Very nice original co...
Nickel
Chandelier circa 1958 Stilnovo Style
By Stilnovo
Located in Wien, AT
Chandelier circa 1958 in the style of Stilnovo. Brass polished and stove enameled. Aluminium blackened. Priced and sell per piece.
Aluminum, Brass
Empire Chandelier, Russia, circa 1810
Located in Greding, DE
Large eight-flame chandelier of the Russian Empire with cobalt blue glass and fire-gilded arms with cockerel decoration and hanging pine cone. The supporting hoop is connected by fou...
Glass
Maison Baguès, chandelier Circa 1950
By Maison Baguès
Located in Mouscron, WHT
Maison Baguès, chandelier Circa 1950
Bronze, Metal
Venetian Murano Chandelier - Circa 1930
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The blown glass standard of ball form resting on a glass baluster issuing six scrolling arms holding candle cups and lights above a cut glass dish
Blown Glass
Chandelier by Jacques Darbaud, circa 1990
Located in Brecht, BE
This is a chandelier by Jacques Darbaud, circa 1990, plaster and iron, excellent condition.
Iron
French Oval Chandelier, circa 1940
Located in Miami, FL
14 lights French copper oval chandelier with 12 original opaline shades and two bulbs in the center part, circa 1940s. Measurements:30" H, 38" L, 18" W. 10" H opaline shade. Max w...
Copper
Gilt Bronze Chandelier, circa 1850
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vasiform fluted standard issuing leaf and bellflower cast arms with fluted nozzles above a pierced scrolling corona.
Bronze
H. Vian, "Quiver" Chandelier, France, circa 1880
By Henri Vian
Located in PARIS, FR
Beautiful Louis XVI–inspired chandelier in finely chased and gilt bronze with blue patinated accents, featuring four lights. The central shaft, shaped like a quiver and associated wi...
Bronze
F. Barbedienne, Orientalist Chandelier, France, circa 1880
By Ferdinand Barbedienne
Located in PARIS, FR
Elegant gilded bronze and polychrome cloisonné enamels chandelier with a single central light, connected to an enameled star-shaped ceiling canopy by chains that support an openwork ...
Bronze, Enamel
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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