J.J.M. Hoogervorst Model #1506 Counterbalance Ceiling Light for Anvia
By J. J. M. Hoogervorst, Anvia
Located in Los Angeles, CA
J.J.M. Hoogervorst counterbalance ceiling light for Anvia. Hoogervorst's signature light is also one of the most iconic Dutch designs of the midcentury era.
Steel, Aluminum
Italian Counterbalance Ceiling Light
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Beautiful ceiling light with black dome perforated shade and solid brass and black counterbalance for adjustment of shade height.
Metal
Italian Counterbalance Ceiling Light
By Stilnovo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare two arm counterbalance hanging lamp. Multiple light positions
Brass, Metal, Aluminum
1960's Italian Counterbalance Ceiling Light
Located in Hanover, MA
Minimalist and linear pivoting counter-balance pendant light one large black enameled dish reflector which faces up or down plus two articulating cones with brass caps and enameled w...
Brass
Double Headed Counterbalance Ceiling Light attr. to Stilnovo
By Stilnovo
Located in Long Island City, NY
Double Headed Counterbalance Ceiling Light by Stilnovo in enameled aluminum Dimensions: 39"H x Saucer Shade: 48"L Cone Shade: 36.5"L.
Aluminum, Enamel
$5,719
H 29.73 in Dm 10.24 in
Rare Max Ingrand Mod. 0556/B ceiling lamp for Fontana Arte, Italy 1960's
By Max Ingrand, Fontana Arte
Located in Milan, IT
Rare Max Ingrand Mod. 0556/B ceiling lamp for Fontana Arte
Brass
Gino Sarfatti Model No. 2065 Ceiling Light for Astep
By Flos, Gino Sarfatti, Astep
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gino Sarfatti model no. 2065 ceiling lamp for Astep. Designed in 1950, this is an authorized re-edition by Alessandro Sarfatti, grandson of Gino Sarfatti, who applies his grandfathe...
Aluminum
Paavo Tynell (Attr.) Model "1667" Ceiling Lamp for Idman, Finland 1930s
By Paavo Tynell, Idman
Located in Utrecht, NL
The 1930s marked a transformative period for lighting design, when Nordic, in particular Finnish designers sought to merge the crisp functionality of modernism with the softness and ...
Nickel
$6,177
H 35.44 in W 84.65 in D 18.9 in
Vico Magistretti, “L’Impiccato” ceiling lamp for Artemide, Italy, 1972
By Vico Magistretti, Artemide
Located in Chiavari, Liguria
The L’Impiccato ceiling lamp, designed by Vico Magistretti in 1972 for Artemide, is a masterful synthesis of geometry, balance, and function — an example of how Magistretti transform...
Steel
Luna Suspension Light by Gio Ponti
By Gio Ponti, Tato Italia
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Luna suspension light by Gio Ponti for Tato Italia. Current production designed and manufactured in Italy 2018. Wired for US junction boxes. Brushed satin brass hardware, acrylic dif...
Brass, Steel
Modell 2133 Ceiling Lamp by Gino Sarfatti for Arteluce, 1972
By Gino Sarfatti, Arteluce
Located in Hagenbach, DE
This stunning Model 2133 pendant light duo by Gino Sarfatti for Arteluce (1972). It is a masterful study in minimalist design—a fluted white lacquered aluminum disc, suspended effort...
Metal
Model 2220 Ceiling Light by Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte
By Fontana Arte, Max Ingrand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Model 2220 Ceiling Light by Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte. Designed and manufactured in Italy, circa the 1960s. A teardrop formed brass shade makes up the exterior portion of this sim...
Brass
Paavo Tynell Ceiling Lamp Model 1017, Taito Oy
By Taito Oy, Paavo Tynell
Located in Espoo, FI
Ceiling lamp designed by Paavo Tynell, model 1017, brass, white glass shade. The lamp has the Taito Oy:n stamp. The lamp is in good used condition and functional. The electricity has...
Metal, Brass
Mid-Century Modern Lamperti Ceiling Pendant Light, Italy, 1950s
By Lamperti
Located in Long Island City, NY
Ceiling pendant by Lamperti. Designed and made in Italy in 1950s. Glass, enameled metal, brass. Takes 3 candelabra bulbs. Complimentary US rewiring upon request. Overall drop (height...
Metal, Brass
Italian Mid-Century Ceiling Lamp Stilnovo Design
By Stilnovo
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Italian Mid-Century ceiling lamp Stilnovo design.
Brass
$1,295 / item
H 28 in W 73 in D 13.5 in
The "Upper King" Reissued Anvia Counter Balance Lamp No. 1506 in Black
By J. J. M. Hoogervorst, Anvia
Located in Los Angeles, CA
"The fishing rod" lamp is one of the most iconic Dutch lights. It's designer, Jan Hoogervorst, was known for creating Annual Collections for legendary Dutch manufacturer ANVIA from t...
Metal
Gino Sarfatti 2129 ceiling lamp Arteluce Italy 1969
By Arteluce, Gino Sarfatti
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
A highly rare Gino Sarfatti 2129 ceiling lamp designed by Gino Sarfatti and manufactured by Arteluce in Italy in 1969. This super rare ceiling lamp stands among the most unusual and ...
Aluminum
Rare Model 622 Ceiling Light for Stilnovo
By Stilnovo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare Model 622 Ceiling Light for Stilnovo, Italy, 1955 This pendant by Stilnovo, designed and manufactured in Italy in 1955, represents the restrained formal elegance and material r...
Metal
Rare Mod. 12963 Ceiling Light by Angelo Lelii for Arredoluce Monza
By Angelo Lelii, Arredoluce
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare Mod. 12963 Ceiling Light by Angelo Lelii for Arredoluce Monza. Designed and manufactured in Italy, in 1963. A one-of-a-kind suspension light by Lelii. This fixture comprises of ...
Aluminum, Brass, Steel
$1,295 / item
H 26 in W 75 in D 10.5 in
Reissued Anvia Matte White "Flying Duke" Counterbalance Ceiling Lamp No. 2001
By Anvia, J. J. M. Hoogervorst
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Flying Duke — also known as the fishing rod lamp — is one of the most recognized designs from Dutch Mid-Century lighting. Designed by Jan Hoogervorst for ANVIA, the lamp features...
Aluminum, Enamel
Lisa Johansson-Pape Style Ceiling Mount Articulating Lamp
By Lisa Johansson-Pape
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Articulating ceiling mount lamp in the style of Lisa Johansson-Pape for Orno, featuring a chrome tubular swing arm that extends from a white enameled metal canopy and suspends a wide...
Chrome
Pivot Single Wall Sconce with Articulating Arms in Brass
By Christopher Gentner
Located in Chicago, IL
The Pivot LED series with its articulated arm and adjustable head this brass lamp, is not only multidimensional, but it is an ever changing line drawing that nestles into a room. Rem...
Brass
Bertu Wood Side Table, Solid Wood Side Table, The Dublin
By Bertu Furniture
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Please scroll down to read IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS ABOUT OUR STUMPS before purchase! Why buy BERTU HOME stumps? KILN DRIED Our stumps all go through a drying process in our kiln, s...
Maple
Isamu Noguchi Akari Light Sculpture, Model 26A Ceiling Lamp
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Centreville, VA
Akari Light Sculptures by Isamu Noguchi are considered icons of 1950s modern design. Designed by Noguchi beginning in 1951 and handmade for a half century by the original manufacture...
Bamboo, Paper
Meander Leather and Brass Flexible Single Sconce
Located in Pound Ridge, NY
Add color and flexibility to any room with the Meander One Arm Reading Light, an adjustable wall-mounted light fixture, with flexible leather wrapped arm. Shown here in orange leath...
Brass
Large Pair of Paavo Tynell Black Wall Lights for Taito Oy
By Paavo Tynell, Taito Oy
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Large pair of Paavo Tynell black wall lights for Taito Oy. Executed in black painted metal and brass resulting in an exceptionally refined pair of sconces. Manufactured in Finland ...
Brass, Metal
$3,096
H 63 in Dm 19.69 in
Large Leather, Vellum and Rope Italian Chandeliers, Max Ingrand, Italy 1940s
By Max Ingrand
Located in Roma, IT
Stunning chandeliers made from a beautiful mix of parchment and knotted leather details, completed with a rope cord and canopy. These charming and incredibly rare organic chandeliers...
Leather, Hemp, Rope
Brass and Opaline Counterbalance Lamp, Made in Italy
Located in Culver City, CA
Brass & Opaline Counterbalance Lamp Made in Italy Adjustable brass rod with painted metal shades and opaline glass globes. 42"w x 8"d x 46"h ( as shown ) Ref. L3479 *4-6 Week Le...
Brass
LU Tailpipe Sconce
By Lumfardo Luminaires
Located in Inglewood, CA
LU Tailpipe sconce is a classic all brass sconce in aged patina brass by Lumfardo Luminiares. Inspired by 1950s Italian midcentury design, this sconce is ideal for vanity mirrors or ...
Brass
Towny Wall Lamp in Vintage Brass
Located in Paris, FR
Wall lamp in vintage brass. Two bulbs, lamp holder type E14, max 40 Watt. Bulbs not included.
Brass
Vilhelm Lauritzen 'VL 38' Sconce for Louis Poulsen in White
By Vilhelm Lauritzen, Louis Poulsen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vilhelm Lauritzen 'VL 38' Sconce for Louis Poulsen in White The 'VL38' wall lamp was originally designed in the 1930s by Vilhelm Lauritzen in partnership with Louis Poulsen for the ...
Metal, Aluminum, Brass
Werkstätte Carl Auböck 'Nun' Brass Table Lamp With Paper Shade
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Werkstätte Carl Auböck 'Nun' brass table lamp with paper shade. Designed in 1950, this versatile and Minimalist Viennese lamps is executed in brass with a cast brass base and sculp...
Brass, Iron
Pair of 'Lola' Brass and Metal Adjustable Sconces
By Stilnovo, Alvaro Benitez, Arteluce
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of 'Lola' Brass and Metal Adjustable Sconces Hand-fabricated by Los Angeles based designer and lighting professional Alvaro Benitez, these UL listed and highly refined sconces ...
Metal, Brass
Sculptural Wood Floor Lamp by Peter Bloch
Located in Miami, FL
An exceptional sculptural floor lamp by American woodworker Peter Bloch, known for his expressive, hand shaped lighting and distinctive wooden shades. Standing 67 inches tall, the la...
Wood
$4,160Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 22 in W 11.5 in D 14.5 in
Pair of Large Italian Sconces by Arredoluce
By Arredoluce
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of large nickel-plated brass sconces with frosted glass. Made in Italy, circa 1960. Rewired for US Junction boxes. Each sconces takes one E27 60w maximum bulb.
Nickel, Brass
$2,900 / set
H 13 in W 6.25 in D 15.75 in
Swedish Designer, Adjustable Wall Lights, Brass, Sweden, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of brass wall lights designed and produced in Sweden, 1970s. Dimensions variable, measures as illustrates in first image Overall Dimensions (inches): 13"H x 6.25"W x 15.75"D...
Brass
Folha Wall Lamp by Pedro Ávila
Located in São Paulo, BR
Through a fusion of functional and sculptural objects, Pedro channels the aesthetics of astronomical instruments and the cultural fascination with space exploration. Inspired by his ...
Brass, Bronze, Stainless Steel
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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