$11,915
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
Aluminum, Brass
Paavo Tynell Counter Weight Pendant Light Model 1968 Taito Oy
By Paavo Tynell
Located in Hägersten-Liljeholmen, Stockholms län
Counter Weight ceiling light model 1968 designed by Paavo Tynell and produced by TAITO OY in the 40
Brass
Paavo Tynell, Counter-Weight Pendant, Brass, Paper, Reed, Taito, Finland, 1940s
By Paavo Tynell, Taito Oy
Located in High Point, NC
An adjustable counter weight pendant light, model 1967, designed by Paavo Tynell and produced for
Brass
Paavo Tynell counter weight pendant light model 1968 TAITO Oy.
By Paavo Tynell
Located in Hägersten-Liljeholmen, Stockholms län
Counter Weight ceiling light model 1968 designed by Paavo Tynell and produced by TAITO OY in the 40
Brass
Sold
H 47.25 in W 21.66 in D 21.66 in
Florian Schulz Double Onos 55 Pendant Light with Counter Weights in Full Brass
By Florian Schulz
Located in Morazzone, Varese
Florian Schulz Double Onos 55 Pendant Light with Counter Weights in Full Brass Beautiful and shiny
Brass
Adjustable Height Hanging Light with Counter Weight
Located in New York, NY
Hanging light with agreen glass shade on an adjustable canvas wrapped cord with counter weight.
Steel
Pair of c. 1960's Scandinavian leather lounge chairs
By Ingmar Relling
Located in Turku, Varsinais-Suomi
Experience the timeless elegance of Scandinavian design with this exquisite pair of c. 1960's leather lounge chairs, most probably of Norwegian origin. These stunning pieces feature ...
Steel
Striped Frosted Glass & Brass Pendant, Orrefors Sweden 1950s
By Paavo Tynell, Arvid Böhlmarks Lampfabrik, Orrefors
Located in NUEMBRECHT, NRW
This unusual mid-century pendant was designed and manufactured in Sweden in the 1950s. The light features a combination of brass and a white striped frosted glass lampshade. At the...
Brass
Frosted Murano Glass Wall Sconces
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Frosted Murano glass wall sconces with brass hardware holding four sources of light.
Brass
Charlotte Pedestal
By Josh Greene
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Designed by Josh Greene. Square oak pedestal.
Oak
Custom Made Round Mohair Velvet Ottoman with Oak Ball Feet
Located in London, England
Dagmar - Luupo Round Ottoman The Luupo Ottoman offers a versatile and sophisticated seating option for any modern interior. The round, inviting form sits on top of solid oak or waln...
Sheepskin, Oak
French Designer, Wall Mirror, Oak, France, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
An oak wall mirror likely designed and produced in France, c. 1940s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 12.1"H x 10.1"W x 0.7"D Does not include mounting hardware. All items ship from H...
Wood, Oak
Sculptural Scandinavian Modern Chair in Wood Denmark - 1960s
Located in Berlin, DE
Sculptural Scandinavian Modern Chair in Wood, Denmark - 1960s.
Wood
Ceiling lamp '2042/3' Gino Sarfatti for Arteluce 1950s
By Gino Sarfatti, Arteluce
Located in Milano, IT
Pendant lamp model '2042/3' made of painted aluminum and frosted glass with three light points. Designed by Gino Sarfatti and produced by Arteluce in the 1950s, the lamp is restored ...
Aluminum
Guillerme & Chambron 'Jose' Lounge Chair in Oak
By Guillerme et Chambron, Votre Maison
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Guillerme & Chambron for Votre Maison, easy chair model ‘Jose’, oak, fabric, France, 1960s Characteristic pa armchair by French designer duo Guillerme & Chambron. While the front co...
Fabric, Oak
Leather Dining Chairs in the style of Asko, c. 1960, Set of 8
By Asko
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Featuring cognac leather and a red metal frame, this set of 8 chairs in the style of Asko feature a wide seat, stitched back rests, and a metal frame with notches in the style of Saf...
Metal
Single Murano Glass Flush Mount by Venini
By Venini
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Single Murano glass flush mount by Venini. Designed and manufactured in Italy, circa the 1950s. Beautiful Murano glass, allowing for a unique illumination. Rewired for U.S. standards...
Murano Glass
Italian Designer, Pendant, Brass, Cast Iron, Murano Glass, Italy, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass, cast iron and Murano glass chandelier designed and produced in Italy, 1930s. Dimensions of Canopy (inches) : 2.27 x 4.04 x 4.04 (height x width x depth). Socket takes ...
Iron
Large Wood Wave Mirror. Italy
Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR
Large wood wave wall mirror, italian design handmade artisanal contemporary work in the mood of Mid-Century Modern brasilian design, Ico Parisi, Cesare Lacca, Gio Ponti, Franco Camp...
Mirror, Wood
Art Deco Wool and Silk, Black and Cream, Persian Carpet, 10x14
By Bahram Shabahang, Orley Shabahang
Located in New York, NY
This wool and silk, black and cream Persian carpet inspired by Art Deco traditions measures 10' x 14.' Simple and elegant, "Agora" utilizes contrasting black and cream tones to creat...
Wool, Silk
Pierre Chapo Ceramic Table
By Pierre Chapo
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Pierre Chapo coffee table with ceramic tiles and elm wood. Signature joinery and wonderful rich color palette.
Ceramic, Elm
$7,750
H 33.86 in W 31.5 in D 34.26 in
"Juliette" Armchair by Guillerme et Chambron for Votre Maison, France 1950s
By Votre Maison, Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Utrecht, NL
Renowned for their innovative, high-quality furniture, Robert Guillerme and Jacques Chambron combined elegant form with straightforward functionality to create their iconic designs. ...
Fabric, Wood
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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