Nine Positionable Arms Chandelier with Colored Cones
By Kada Oudainia
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Brass chandelier in the 1950s style, made of nine arms of light, six of them being positionable
Brass
1950 Italian Chandelier with Black Lacquered Cones
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Trumpet like shapes hail in the light. An unusual piece.
Brass, Iron
1950s Italian Brass Sputnik Chandelier with Two Adjustable Cones
Located in Hanover, MA
Unusual 1950s Italian brass Sputnik chandelier with 12 spokes on the same plane, two of which curve
Brass, Aluminum
Ten Arms Midcentury Style Chandelier with Grey and White Cones
By Kada Oudainia
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Midcentury style chandelier made exclusively for Glustin Luminaires, ten adjustable arms on two
Brass
Extraordinary Eight-Light Brass / Coned Glass Chandelier by Eon, 1950s
Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland
. Designer: Unknown Manufacturer: Eon Country: UK Model: Chandelier / pendant lamp Designed in: 1950s
Brass
Italian Midcentury Style Black Cone & Solid Brass Studio Made Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
A 42" Italian midcentury style black lacquer and solid brass studio made chandelier featuring nine
Sold|$11,500 / item
Italian Studio Made Eighteen-Light Cream Cone and Brass Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
A 42" Italian mid-century style cream lacquered metal and solid brass studio made chandelier
Brass
Italian Mid Century Truncated Cone Opaline Glass and Brass Chandelier, 1950s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian mid century truncated cone opaline glass and brass chandelier, 1950s Opal glass chandelier
Brass
Italian Midcentury Style Black Cone and Solid Brass Studio Made Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
A 42" Italian midcentury style black lacquer and solid brass studio made chandelier featuring nine
Metal
1980 Enchanting Italian Set of Three Murano Glass Cone-Shaped Chandeliers
Located in New York, NY
Murano glass Italian Design set of 3 cone-shaped pendant light fixtures. These are all hand made
Gold Leaf
Sold|$375 / item
Prismatic Cone Pendant
By Early Electrics Shop
Located in Peekskill, NY
examples. But I have never seen an explosion proof fixture with a prismatic homophone cone. The shape is
Glass
Sold|$4,677 / item
Rare Large Double Coned Mid-Century Chandelier in the Art of Stilnovo
By Stilnovo
Located in Vienna, AT
Wonderful and rare brass and black lacquered Italian manufactured Sputnik chandelier. Fully
Brass
French Art Deco Round Cone Shaped Pendant Form Frosted Molded Glass Chandelier
By Lorraine Nancy
Located in Queens, NY
French Art Deco round cone shaped pendant form frosted molded glass chandelier with a geometric
Sold|$1,200
Italian Cone Pendant
By Stilnovo
Located in Glendale, CA
A midcentury Italian opaline glass and brass pendant.
Brass
Sold|$2,300
Double Cone Ceiling Gooseneck
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Large American 1950s double cone (one large cone and one smaller cone) ceiling gooseneck fixture in
Brass
Sold|$50
Cone Frosted Glass Pendant
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
#1-2931 A petite wheel cut frosted cone shaped glass set in a ornate brass pendant/lantern. One
Italian brass chandelier from the 40's or 50's glass 4 cones
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Italian chandelier from the '50s made by Steccari & Galli. Solid brass structure and conical
Brass
Beehive Cone Shaped Hanging Fixture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Netherlands: All Chrome Beehive Cone Shaped Hanging Light Fixture by Raak
Chrome
Sold|$1,275
Wheel Cut Glass Cone Pendant
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
#1-1917 Hand cut frosted glass cone supported by a brass frame.
Brass
Sold|$486 / item
Houseof Brass cone floor lamp
By houseof
Located in Bradford on Avon, GB
mind, the cone floor lamp features 3 conical shades that move independently to direct light where it is
Metal
Sold|$575
Unique Spun Copper Cone Pendent
Located in Peekskill, NY
This spun and perforated copper lamp still shows the remains of the original nickel plating. It's original use may have been as a medical examination light. The glass lens is heavy c...
Copper
Sold|$2,681
Italian Pendant Lamp Orange / White cones
Located in Boom, Vlaams Gewest
Italian Pendant lamp made of brass and metal cones in white and orange. Functional! H 88 70
Metal, Brass
Cone Glass Flushmount/pendant (three available)
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
#1-2444abc A frosted glass cone shape cieling flushmount fixture.Three available) Available in
Brass
Sold|$166 / item
Houseof Sand cone pendant ceiling light
By houseof
Located in Bradford on Avon, GB
direct light is needed. Petite in size, the cone pendant is designed to be hung in pairs in the kitchen
Iron
Sold|$3,000
Vintage French Alabaster Cone Pendant Light
Located in New York, NY
Vintage alabaster cone pendant light in off white with new custom patinated brass hardware, rewired
Sold|$625
Raak Cone Pendant by Nanny Still
By RAAK, Nanny Still McKinney
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Metal Cone Pendant with Amber Blown Glass into a Metal Cut-out Shade Creating a Glass Pillow Effect
Metal
Sold|$1,450
Murano Swirl Glass Cone Pendant Light
Located in Wilton, CT
Stunning Murano glass pendant light with a two-tone swirling design that delicately descends to the thin rim. Brass accents further accentuate the warmth of the glass. In impeccable ...
Blown Glass, Glass
Sold|$1,100 / item
Siemon & Salzar Large Bubble Cone Clear
By Siemon & Salazar
Located in Boston, MA
These works continue the language of contrast of the lattimo and banded lines, but use a swath of textured whipped glass. This is then paired with a selection of soft colors and simp...
Blown Glass
Sold|$595 / item
1920 Brass Cone-Shaped Pendant Lights
Located in Surrey, BC
Set of three, circa 1920 pendant lights in solid brass. Each includes their original chain and ceiling mount. Found in Chicago. Re-wired and CSA approved.
Brass
Vintage Danish Modern Cone Pendant in Fir
Located in Minneapolis, MN
Handsome vintage cone pendant in Fir. Danish Modern piece. Takes one (1) bulb in regular, A-lamp
Fir
French Metal Cone Pendant Light (2 Available)
Located in North Miami, FL
Original aged/distressed coral paint and gold/brass accents, light fixtures. Dimensions of cone
Metal, Brass
Sold|$1,298
Pair of Kalmar, Cone-Shaped Hanging Lamps
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Vienna, AT
Two excellent elegant cone shaped turquoise lacquered hanging lights with beautiful brass details
Brass
Sold|$520 / item
Modern Silver Cone Pendant in Antiqued Finish
Located in Plainview, NY
Introducing an exquisite Modern Cone Silver Pendant, designed with an enchanting antiqued finish
Metal
Scandinavian Purple Glass Cone Lamp, Denmark, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Beautiful Danish pendant lamp from the 190s. The lamp is made of purple glass and coated with white from the inside. When lit, its color changes to different shades. A nice lamp for ...
Glass
Sold|$3,000
Set of 3 brushed steel cone pendant lights
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of 3 brushed steel cone pendant lights. Streamlined design. 40 in. total drop from ceiling (top
Steel
Art Deco Tiered Milk Glass Cone Pendant Light
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Art Deco pendant light with tiered milk glass cone shade and aluminum fitter is newly wired with 40
Aluminum
Sold|$2,200 / item
Large 1950s Italian Perforated Brass Double-Cone Pendants
By Stilnovo
Located in Glendale, CA
Large 1950s Italian perforated brass double-cone pendants. A quintessentially midcentury Italian
Metal, Brass
Pair of Vintage French Alabaster Cone Pendant Lights
Located in New York, NY
Pair of vintage alabaster cone pendant lights with new custom patinated brass hardware, rewired
Colorful 1950s Stilnovo Pendant Lamp With Perforated Cone Lampshades
By Stilnovo
Located in Vienna, AT
A very beautiful pendant lamp, made of brass with colorful cone lampshades, made of metal. Executed
Brass, Metal
Vintage Cone Brass and Frosted Glass Hanging Lamp
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Designer: Unknown Manufacturer: Unknown Period/Style: Mid Century Modern Country: United States Date: 1960’s Dimensions: 13.5″H x 13″W Materials: Brass, Frosted Glass Condit...
Brass
Industrial Art Deco Milk Glass Cone Pharmacy Pendant Light
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Early 20th century, industrial, art deco, pharmacy pendant light features a milk glass cone shade
Brass
Sold|$1,095 / item
Flos Cone String Light with Canopy by Michael Anastassiades
By Flos, Michael Anastassiades
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A play of graceful light overhead, string lights by Michael Anastassiades adds a streamlined sophistication to your home or office. Providing diffused light, the suspension lamp feat...
Aluminum
Sold|$1,095 / item
Flos Cone String Light with Canopy by Michael Anastassiades
By Flos, Michael Anastassiades
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A play of graceful light overhead, string lights by Michael Anastassiades adds a streamlined sophistication to your home or office. Providing diffused light, the suspension lamp feat...
Aluminum
Pair of Gray Vintage European Metal Industrial Cone Pendants
Located in Houston, TX
One of a kind pair of rustic, grey metal pendants. Great texture and color. Diameter listed is at the base where it is widest- lights taper up at the top. Newly wired with all UL lis...
Iron
Large Scandinavian Modern Copper Cone Pendant Light by Falkenbergs, Sweden 1950s
By Falkenbergs Belysning
Located in Barcelona, ES
Large copper cone pendant lamp produced by Falkenbergs Belysning, Sweden 1950s.
Copper
Sold|$1,280 / set
Pair of Amber Cone Bubble Pendants 'Qty 2' - Available Now
By Siemon & Salazar
Located in Aliso Viejo, CA
These works continue the language of contrast of the lattimo and banded lines but use a swath of textured whipped glass. This is then paired with a selection of soft colors and simpl...
Metal
Mid-Century Tri-Cone Pendant Light in the Manner of Paavo Tynell
By Lightolier, Paavo Tynell
Located in Peabody, MA
Mid-Century chandelier with three elongated trumpet form pendants. Although we have never before
Steel
Mid-Century Modern 8 Armed Sputnik Brass Ceiling Lamp with Metal Cones
Located in München, DE
Very rare Mid-Century Modern Sputnik brass ceiling lamp with metal cones. Very nice Classic 1950s
Metal, Brass
Midcentury 12 Armed Sputnik Brass Ceiling Lamp with Cones Made of Bakalite
Located in München, DE
Very rare Mid-Century Modernist Sputnik brass ceiling lamp with cones made of bakalite. Very nice
Metal, Brass
Mid-Century Brushed Aluminum Cone Ceiling Pendant by Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in New York, NY
A Mid-Century Modernist segmented brushed aluminum conical pendant with white enameled interior by Hans-Agne Jakobsson. The overall height on this piece can be adjusted to suit. It h...
Aluminum
Midcentury Brass Sputnik Ceiling Lamp with 6 Arms Perforated Metal Cone Shades
Located in München, DE
Rare midcentury brass Sputnik ceiling lamp with perforated sheet. 6 arms with metal cones and E14
Metal, Brass
Original Mid Century brass ceiling lamp with five arms with cones downwards
Located in München, DE
Very rare original typical Mid Century brass cone ceiling lamp with five arms. Beautiful design
Metal, Brass
Sold|$2,600 / set
Post Modern style Silver Cone Pendant in Antiqued Finish, Set of 3
Located in Plainview, NY
Introducing an exquisite set of 3 Post-Modern Cone Silver Pendants designed with an enchanting
Metal
Post Modern style Silver Cone Pendant in Antiqued Finish, Set of 5
Located in Plainview, NY
Introducing an exquisite set of 5 Post-Modern Cone Silver Pendants designed with an enchanting
Metal
Pair of Modern Hand Blown Glass Lights, Alabaster Cone Pendants - Available Now
By Siemon & Salazar
Located in Aliso Viejo, CA
Pair of modern glass lights • Alabaster cone bubble pendant lights • Hand blown glass • Made in USA
Nickel
Pair of French 1960s Chrome Cone Shaped Pendants with Milk Glass Half Globes
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Pair of French 1960s Chrome Cone Shaped Pendants with Milk Glass Half Globes
Chrome
Beautiful small 3-armed Mid Century Sputnik ceiling lamp made from colorful cone
Located in München, DE
Beautiful small Mid Century Sputnik cone ceiling lamp made of brass and bakalite. Very nice classic
Metal, Brass
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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