Stilnovo 1243 Ceiling Lamp or Semi Flush Mount, Italy, 1960
By Stilnovo
Located in Vienna, AT
Stilnovo 1243 ceiling lamp or semi flush mount, Italy, 1960 Stylish 23" Stilnovo flush mount
Copper, Metal
Antique Industrial French Holophane Devant Ceiling Pendant Street Light Lamp
By Holophane
Located in Sale, GB
1920. - The ceiling pendant is made from cast iron, copper and Holophane glass, incredible wear and
Copper, Iron
Antique Vintage Industrial Bauhaus Wiskott Mirrored Ceiling Pendant Light Lamp
Located in Sale, GB
- An original and extremely rare Bauhaus mirrored ceiling pendant by Wiskott, Germany circa 1920
Copper
Antique Industrial French Flush Mounted Holophane Glass Ceiling Wall Light Lamp
By Holophane
Located in Sale, GB
- A beautiful flush mounted copper Holophane lamp, French, circa 1920. - The circular wall/ceiling
Copper
Jo Hammerborg Ceiling Lamps Model Saturn by Fog & Mørup in Denmark
By Jo Hammerborg
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
A pair of ceiling lamps model Saturn designed by Jo Hammerborg. Produced by Fog & Mørup in Denmark.
Copper
Belgian Art Deco Train Flush Mount Ceiling Lamp, White Opaline Glass, 1910
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Belgian train flush mount, ceiling lamp ca 1910 White opaline Art Deco Flush Mount Copper glass
Copper
Midcentury Rare Large Flush Mount, Ceiling or Table Lamp, Denmark, 1970s
By Fog & Mørup, Poul Henningsen, Jo Hammerborg
Located in Praha, CZ
- extremely rare type - very nice style of lighting
Metal, Copper
Pair Set Antique Vintage Church Opaline Milk Glass Ceiling Pendants Light Lamp
Located in Sale, GB
- A beautiful pair of church opaline pendant lights with stepped copper galleries, England circa
Copper
Large Antique Vintage Church Opaline Milk White Glass Ceiling Pendant Light Lamp
Located in Sale, GB
the patinated copper gallery has a wonderful aged quality. - Rewired with dark brown braided flex and
Copper
Sold|$1,918
Hammered Copper Art Deco Pendant Light
Located in Antwerp, BE
Elegant French copper Art Deco ceiling lamp. Measures: Diameter 34 cm. Height 65 cm.
Brass, Copper
1920s Brass Frosted Glass Vintage Industrial Ceiling Light Flush Mount
Located in Amsterdam, NL
1920s French copper ceiling lamp / flush mount Copper top with frosted glass. Weight: 2.40 kg
Metal, Brass, Copper
Sold|$9,593
Poul Henningsen Copper Ceiling Lamp
By Louis Poulsen, Poul Henningsen
Located in Frankfurt, Hessen, DE
This ceiling lamp model "Artichoke" was designed by Poul Henningsen in 1957. He used chrome for the
Chrome, Copper, Stainless Steel
Sold|$9,850
Poul Henningsen Copper Ceiling Lamp
By Louis Poulsen, Poul Henningsen
Located in Antwerp, BE
This ceiling lamp model "artichoke"was designed by Poul Henningsen in 1957. The lamp is preserving
Chrome, Copper, Stainless Steel
Sold|$4,077
Pair of Hand-Hammered Copper Ceiling Lamps
Located in Maastricht, NL
Pair of Scandinavian copper ceiling lamps. Wonderful aged patina, no specific user marks.
Copper
Sold|$2,278
Ceiling Lamp Copper 1926 by Marianne Brandt
By Marianne Brandt
Located in Basel, CH
Very classical Bauhaus ceiling lamp by Marianne Brandt and Hin Bredendieck for Koerting & Mathiesen
Brass, Copper
Copper And Old Plexiglas 1950 Itsu Ceiling Lamp
Located in Maastricht, NL
excellent condition copper and plexiglas Itsu ceiling lamp. easy to assemble and beautiful light.
Copper
Sold|$1,439 / set
Ceiling Copper Lamp by Hans-Agne Jakobsson, 1960
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Paris, FR
Rare and important ceiling set designed and produced by Hans-Agne Jakobsson in 1960. They’re made
Copper
Brutalist Square Shaped Copper Ceiling Lamp 1960s, Sweden
Located in Stockholm, SE
Swedish 1960s Brutalist copper pendant lamp with a square lampshade. The shade is made from shards
Copper
1950s Copper Ceiling Lamp 'Artichoke' by Poul Henningsen
By Louis Poulsen, Poul Henningsen
Located in Frankfurt, Hessen, DE
This ceiling lamp model "Artichoke" was designed by Poul Henningsen in 1957. He used chrome for the
Copper, Stainless Steel, Chrome
1940s Copper Ceiling Lamp 3.6 / 3 by Poul Henningsen
By Louis Poulsen, Poul Henningsen, Paavo Tynell
Located in Frankfurt, Hessen, DE
Ceiling lamp 3.6 / 3 in reddish Kupfer by Poul Henningsen, Denmark, 1940. Ceiling Lamp of Poul
Copper
1950s Copper Ceiling Lamp 'Artichoke' by Poul Henningsen 'a'
By Louis Poulsen, Poul Henningsen
Located in Frankfurt, Hessen, DE
This ceiling lamp model "Artichoke" was designed by Poul Henningsen in 1957. He used chrome for the
Copper, Stainless Steel, Chrome
Pair of Copper Ceiling Lamps by Hans Agne Jakobsson for Markaryd
By AB Markaryd
Located in Basel, CH
Extremly rare copper ceiling lamps by Hans Agne Jakobsson for Markaryd, Sweden, 1960s. Beautiful
Copper
Sold|$2,338
Globe Shape Ceiling Lamp
Located in Madrid, Madrid
A copper ceiling lamp in the shape of a globe formed by branches and leaves.
Copper
Sold|$2,300
Hammerborg Kastor Copper Lamp
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Copper pendant ceiling lamp designed by Jo Hammerborg for the leading Danish lighting manufacturer
Copper
Sold|$762
1930s Industrial Ceiling Lamp
Located in London, GB
A beautifully patinated 1930s copper hanging street lamp from Franklin Rooseveltlaan in Brussels
Copper
Sold|$1,750
Peter Behrens Ceiling Lamp
Located in Hudson, NY
Peter Behrens glass and copper lamp designed in 1903-05 for AEG, Germany. The bottom part of
Copper, Metal
Sold|$2,638
Ceiling Lamp, Design Stilnovo, 1950
By Stilnovo
Located in Verona, IT
Ceiling lamp, design Stilnovo, 1950. Structure in black painted metal, copper cone, Signed
Copper, Metal
Sold|$9,353
Ceiling Lamp Attributed to Stilnovo
By Stilnovo
Located in Madrid, Madrid
A large, black paint and gilt six-branched ceiling lamp attributed to Stilnovo.
Copper, Metal
Sold|$33,769
Poul Henningsen Ceiling Lamp 6/5
By Louis Poulsen, Poul Henningsen
Located in Frankfurt, Hessen, DE
Very rare ceiling Lamp of Poul Henningsen pendants with copper shades and nickel-plated fitment
Copper
Two Poul Henningsen Ceiling Lamps 3/3
By Louis Poulsen, Poul Henningsen
Located in Frankfurt, Hessen, DE
Very rare set of Poul Henningsen pendants with copper shades and nickel-plated fitment. Designed by
Copper
Early PH5/3 Ceiling Lamp by Poul Henninsen
Located in Hudson, NY
Early Henningsen lamp with original yellow painted outer shades, height adjustable via copper hoist
Copper
Mid Century Copper Ceiling Light by Kastholm & Fabricius for Nordisk Solar, 1964
By Jørgen Kastholm & Preben Fabricius, Nordisk Solar Co.
Located in Lisboa, Lisboa
Copper ceiling lamp by Preben Fabricius & Jørgen Kastholm for Nordisk Solar, 1950s. Majestic
Metal
Giant Copper Ceiling Light P700 by Kastholm & Fabricius for Nordisk Solar, 1964
By Jørgen Kastholm & Preben Fabricius, Nordisk Solar Co.
Located in Lisboa, Lisboa
Copper ceiling lamp by Preben Fabricius & Jørgen Kastholm for Nordisk Solar, 1950s. Majestic
Metal
Poul Henningsen "Artichoke" Ceiling Lamp, for Louis Poulsen 1960s
By Poul Henningsen
Located in Pambio Noranco, CH
This chandelier is an icon of the 60s, but still today it is of great design. Artichoke was born for the famous "Langelinie Pavillonen" restaurant in Copenhagen, designed by Poul Hen...
Copper
Ceiling Lamp by Winkelman & Van der Bijl, Netherlands, circa 1925
Located in Wilnis, UT
Eye-catching ceiling lamp designed and manufactured by Winkelman & Van der Bijl, manufactured in
Copper
Louisiana Ceiling Lamp Designed by Vilhelm Wohlert & Jørgen Bo for Louis Poulsen
By Vilhelm Wohlert, Louis Poulsen
Located in Haderslev, DK
copper with a white metal grid. The lamp gives an astonishing light effect due to the grid and the
Copper, Steel
Copper and Plexiglass Scandinavian Modern Flush Mount by Itsu, Finland, 1950s
By Itsu
Located in Woudrichem, NL
copper ceiling lamp consisting from four rings, creating an open structure in copper and white aluminium
Aluminum, Copper
Sold|$1,950
Poul Henningsen Langelinie Pendant
By Louis Poulsen, Poul Henningsen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Langelinie ceiling lamp, copper shades. Designer: Poul Henningsen. Manufacture: Louis
Copper
Danish Copper Ceiling Lamp by Holm Sørensen, 1960s
By Holm Sørensen, Svend Aage Holm Sørensen
Located in Stockholm, SE
Copper ceiling lamp designed by Svend Aage Holm Sørensen for Holm Sørensen & Co, 1960s, Denmark
Copper
Moroccan Copper Wall / Ceiling Lamp or Lantern, Egg Shape
Located in Orlando, FL
Made from pure copper, these beautiful Moroccan table lamps or lanterns are sure to be show
Copper
1930s Rare Copper Ceiling Lamp 5/5 by Poul Henningsen
By Louis Poulsen, Poul Henningsen, Alvar Aalto
Located in Frankfurt, Hessen, DE
Ceiling lamp 5/5 in reddish Kupfer by Poul Henningsen, Denmark, 1930. Ceiling lamp of Poul
Copper, Nickel
French Art Deco chandelier. Copper art deco ceiling lamp. French (Ezan) lamp.
Located in ROTTERDAM, ZH
Moulded glass and copper chandelier or lustre, French Luminaire probably made circa 1940. In great
Copper
Intricate Moroccan Copper Wall or Ceiling Lamp or Lantern, Ball Shape
Located in Orlando, FL
Made from pure copper, these beautiful Moroccan table lamps or lanterns are sure to be show
Copper
Intricate Moroccan Copper Wall or Ceiling Lamp or Lantern, Ball Shape
Located in Orlando, FL
Made from pure copper, these beautiful Moroccan hanging lamps or lanterns are sure to be show
Copper
Staff Mid-Century Modern Copper Anodized Aluminum Ceiling Lamps, Germany, 1970
By Staff Leuchten
Located in Escalona, Toledo
lamps have marks of the passage of time typical of this type of piece, as can be seen in the images, but
Aluminum, Steel
Holm & Sórensen Brutalist Copper Lamp Denmark
By Holm Sørensen
Located in LA Arnhem, NL
Holm & Sórensen Brutalist copper. A big ceiling lamp of Holm & So¨rensen. Made of copper leaves. It
Copper
Sold|$27,629
Poul Henningsen Ceiling Lamp 6/6 'b'
By Louis Poulsen, Poul Henningsen
Located in Frankfurt, Hessen, DE
Very rare Ceiling Lamp of Poul Henningsen pendants with copper shades, a nickel-plated fitment and
Copper
Large Ceiling Lamp with Three Cones, 1960s, Attributed to Arredoluce
By Arteluce
Located in Milan, IT
Large ceiling lamp with three cones, 1960s, attributed to Arredoluce.
Copper
Giant Ceiling Light P700 by Kastholm & Fabricius for Nordisk Solar, 1964
By Nordisk Solar Co., Jørgen Kastholm & Preben Fabricius
Located in Lisboa, Lisboa
Copper ceiling lamp by Preben Fabricius & Jørgen Kastholm for Nordisk Solar, 1950s. Majestic
Metal
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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