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Exceptional Mid-Century Counterweight Chandelier by Estiluz, Barcelona, 1977s
By Estiluz, Leonardo Marelli, Estiluz Lighting
Located in Badajoz, Badajoz
Exceptional and unique Mid-Century Chandelier by Leonardo Marelli for Estiluz. Model: T-0517C. This
Category
Vintage 1970s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
H 63 in W 19.69 in D 9.45 in
Pendant lamp with counterweight
Located in München, DE
Very beautiful and extremely rare height-adjustable pendant lamp from the 1950s.
The lighting effect of the lamp is extremely beautiful.
The design and the very beautiful details cre...
Category
Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Italian Adjustable Counterweight Pendant Lamp
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Pendant lamp with adjustable counterweight, black and yellow lacquered metal, brass, wiring
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass
Midcentury Pendulum Fixture with Counterweight
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
thanks to the counterweight.
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass
German Vintage Counterweight Pendant Light
By Florian Schulz, miiss
Located in Berlin, DE
Adjustable double pull pendant lamp.
Germany, 1970s.
Diameter of the lampshades: 14.8", (37,5 cm) The outside of the lampshades is polished and inside is brushed.
Lamp sockets: E27.
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass, Chrome, Nickel
Adjustable Pendant Lamp with Counterweight
Located in München, DE
Very beautiful and extremely rare height-adjustable pendant lamp from the 1960s.
The lighting effect of the lamp is extremely beautiful. The design and the very beautiful details cr...
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Elegant Counterweight Pendant by Metalarte Spain
By Metalarte, Metalarte Spain
Located in Mortsel, BE
Introducing the Elegant Counterweight Pendant by Metalarte, Spain. This pendant lamp embodies
Category
Vintage 1970s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
1930's Italian Counterweight Dome Pendant
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Wonderful counterbalance pendant with 3 creamy white dome shades and solid brass counterweight
Category
Vintage 1930s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass
Adjustable Iron Pendant Lamp with Counterweight
By Josef Frank, Lyfa, Vereinigte Werkstätten München, Emil Stejnar, Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in München, DE
Exceptional height -adjustable pendant lamp from the 1950s.
High quality and detailed workmanship.
The leather creates a cozy light.
Condition:
Very good vintage condition with sli...
Category
Vintage 1950s German Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Counterweight pendant light by Stilux Milano, 1965
By Stilux
Located in JASSANS-RIOTTIER, FR
Pendant light from Italy in the 60s, edited by Stilux Milano
Structure with counterweight, black
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass
Florian Schulz Duos Pendant with Counterweight in Brass
By Florian Schulz
Located in Berlin, DE
Beautiful brass counterweight pendant with very heavy pulley mechanism in excellent condition.
1 x
Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
‘Manta’ Counterweight Pendant by Franco Bresciani for iGuzzini
By iGuzzini, Franco Bresciani
Located in Beerse, VAN
‘Manta’ counterweight pendant designed in the 1970s by Franco Bresciani for the Italian
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Acrylic
Brass Counterweight Pendant Lamp by WKR, 1970s, Germany
By WKR Leuchten
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Brass Counterweight Pendant Lamp by WKR, 1970s, Germany
Adjustable large lampshade.
Manufactured
Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Paavo Tynell 'A1965' Counterweight Pendant Lamp in Brass
By Paavo Tynell, Gubi
Located in Glendale, CA
Paavo Tynell 'A1965' counterweight pendant lamp in brass. Originally designed by Paavo Tynell in
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Finnish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and...
Materials
Metal, Brass
Midcentury Height Adjustable Counterweight Pendant Lamp By Kalmar
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Vienna, AT
A height adjustable brass counter balance pendant lamp by J.T. Kalmar manufactured in midcentury in 1950. Fitted with three E27 sockets.
Category
Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Adjustable Pendant with Counterweight by Vereinigte Werkstätten München
By Stilnovo, Emil Stejnar, Rupert Nikoll, Vereinigte Werkstätten München, Lisa Johansson-Pape
Located in München, DE
Very rare height-adjustable pendant lamp from the 1950s.
High-quality materials such as silk, brass and crystal glass make the lamp a special design object.
A very cozy light is crea...
Category
Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Adjustable Pendant Lamp with Counterweight by Florian Schulz
By Temde Leuchten, Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Vereinigte Werkstätten München, Florian Schulz, Fog & Mørup
Located in München, DE
Very beautiful and rare ceiling lamp from the 1960s.
The lighting effect of the lamp is extremely beautiful.
The design and the very beautiful details create a very elegant and pleas...
Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Adjustable Pendant Lamp with Counterweight by Florian Schulz
By Fog & Mørup, Florian Schulz, Vereinigte Werkstätten München, Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Gebrüder Cosack
Located in München, DE
Very beautiful and rare brass ceiling lamp from the 1960s.
The lighting effect of the lamp is extremely beautiful.
The design and the very beautiful details create a very elegant and...
Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Adjustable Pendant Lamp with Counterweight by Florian Schulz
By Fog & Mørup, Florian Schulz, Gebrüder Cosack, Vereinigte Werkstätten München, Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in München, DE
Very nice, height-adjustable pendant lamp from the 1970s.
The lighting effect of the lamp is extremely beautiful.
The design creates a very elegant and pleasant light.
The lamp creat...
Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Florian Schulz Adjustable Brass Counterweight Pendant Lamp, Mid Century
By Florian Schulz
Located in Vienna, AT
pendant light by Florian Schulz/Germany with a brass 12.6 inch shade and heavy counterweight to easily
Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
White Metal Counterweight Pendant Lamp by Flos, 1970s, Italy
By Flos
Located in Hagenbach, DE
White metal counterweight pendant lamp by Flos, 1970s, Italy
Consistent with age and use
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Adjustable Refurbished Brass Counterweight Pendant Lamp by Florian Schulz
By Florian Schulz
Located in Vienna, AT
shade and heavy counterweight to easily adjust the light in height. Excellent restored condition, it
Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Large Adjustable Pendant Lamp with Counterweight by Florian Schulz
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Gebrüder Cosack, Vereinigte Werkstätten München, Florian Schulz, Fog & Mørup
Located in München, DE
Very nice nickel -plated pendant lamp from the 1960s.
The lighting effect of the lamp is extremely beautiful.
The design and the special lampshade create a very noble and pleasant li...
Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Nickel
Adjustable Brass Pendant Lamp with Counterweight by Florian Schulz
By Fog & Mørup, Florian Schulz, Gebrüder Cosack, Vereinigte Werkstätten München, Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in München, DE
Very nice pendant lamp from the 1960s.
The lighting effect of the lamp is extremely beautiful.
The design and the special lampshade create a very elegant and pleasant light.
The lamp...
Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Large Adjustable Dark Brass Counterweight Pendant Light Florian Schulz, Germany
By Florian Schulz
Located in Aachen, NRW
Large adjustable brass counterweight pendant light designed by Florian Schulz, Germany, 1970s.
It
Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
H 43.31 in Dm 15.75 in
Anonymous Counterweight Black Metal and Brass Pendant Lamp, Sweden, 1950
Located in Paris, FR
Anonymous counterweight black metal and brass pendant lamp, Sweden, 1950.
Rare adjustable model
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass
Fabric&Metal Adjustable Counterweight Pendant Lamp by Cosack, 1970s, Germany
By Cosack Leuchten
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Fabric and Antique Bronze Looking metal Mid-century Modern Adjustable XL Counterweight Pendant Lamp
Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass
1940s Paavo Tynell 'A1942' White Counterweight Pendant for Idman Oy
By Paavo Tynell, Idman Oy
Located in Glendale, CA
1940s Paavo Tynell 'A1942' white counterweight pendants for Idman Oy. This rare and exceptional
Category
Vintage 1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass, Metal
Large Adjustable Dark Brass Counterweight Pendant Light Florian Schulz, Germany
By Florian Schulz
Located in Aachen, NRW
Large adjustable dark brass counterweight pendant light designed by Florian Schulz, Germany, 1970s
Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
H 43.31 in Dm 16.54 in
Adjustable Counterweight Pendant Lamp Keos by Florian Schulz Germany 1970s
By Florian Schulz
Located in Munich, DE
Elegant Mid-Century Modern adjustable counterweight pendant lamp 'Keos'. Designed and manufactured
Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Nickel, Brass
Yellow Metal Shade Counterweight Pendant Lamp by Stilux, 1960s, Italy
By Stilux
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Yellow metal shade counterweight pendant lamp by Stilux, 1970s, ItalyWear
Consistent with age
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass
Cylindrical Leather Shade with Motifs Counterweight Pendant Lamp, 1960s, Germany
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Cylindrical leather shade with Motifs Counterweight pendant lamp, 1960s, Germany
Minimalist and
Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Leather
H 9.45 in Dm 18.12 in
Mario Bellini Counterweight Pendant Lamp Area 50 by Artemide, Italy, 1976
By Mario Bellini, Artemide
Located in Vienna, AT
Counterweight lamp Area 50 by Marco Bellini for Artemide, Italy, 1976
Rare Mario Bellini area
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Plastic, Parchment Paper
A Kalmar Midcentury Height-Adjustable Counterweight Pendant Lamp, Austria, 1950s
By Kalmar Lighting, J.T. Kalmar
Located in Vienna, AT
A beautiful midcentury height-adjustable pendant light Kalmar model 2520 with a counterweight, a
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass, Metal
1950s Green Counterweight Pendant Attributed to Gaetano Sciolari for Stilnovo
By Gaetano Sciolari, Stilnovo
Located in Glendale, CA
the green on the counterweight and the canopy from shade of lamp. Recommended UL listing possible from
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass
Counterweight Pendant Lamp, 1900, Made from Porcelain and Handmade Glass
Located in Vienna, Austria
A beautiful counterweight pendant lamp from circa 1900. Originating in Austria, in the K and K
Category
Antique Early 1900s Austrian Jugendstil Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Porcelain, Glass
Paavo Tynell Bras Pendant Light Mod 1965 with Adjustable Counterweight
By Paavo Tynell
Located in Paris, FR
brass adiustable ceiling lamp, with perforated shade and counterweight mechanism. Diameter 45 cm.
Good
Category
Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Mario Bellini Counterweight Pendant Lamp Area 50 by Artemide, Italy, 1976
By Mario Bellini, Artemide
Located in Vienna, AT
Counterweight lamp Area 50 by Marco Bellini for Artemide, Italy, 1976
Rare Mario Bellini area
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Plastic, Parchment Paper
Brass Double Shade Counterweight Pendant Lamp by Domicil Möbel, 1970s, Germany
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Brass Double shade XXL adjustable Counterweight Pendant Lamp by Domicil Möbel, 1970s, Germany
Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
H 56.7 in W 47.25 in D 12.6 in
Rare Counterweight Suspension by Gino Sarfatti / Arteluce, 1938 Mod. No. 2007
By Gino Sarfatti, Arteluce
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Early and very rare extandable counterweight suspension designed by Gino Sarfatti in 1938, Mod. No
Category
Vintage 1930s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Gold Plate, Brass, Aluminum
Opaline Posa 36 Pendant Lamp with Counterweight by Florian Schulz
By Florian Schulz
Located in München, DE
Very nice, height-adjustable pendant lamp from the 1970s.
The lighting effect of the lamp is extremely beautiful.
The design and the very beautiful details create a very noble and ...
Category
Vintage 1970s European Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Lovely Cocoon Counterweight Hanging Lamp by Münchener Werkstätten, 1950s Germany
By Münchner Werkstätten
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Lovely Cocoon lamp from the 1960s. Very impressive. Very nice condition. Socket e27. Dimmable.
Fully functional. Works with 220V and 110V. Wiring is suitable for all countries.
Category
Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass, Metal
H 29.53 in Dm 19.69 in
Brass Double Shade Counterweight Pendant Lamp by Florian Schulz, 1970s, Germany
By Florian Schulz
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Extraordinary Mid-century Modern Full Brass Double shade XXL adjustable Counterweight Pendant Lamp
Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
H 49.22 in W 51.19 in D 21.66 in
Rare & Large Mid-Century Modern Counterweight Pendant Lamp 'UFO' Italy 1960s
Located in Munich, DE
Gorgeous, extremely rare and highly decorative Mid-Century Modern counterweight pendant lamp or
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Mint Condition Florian Schulz Onos Polished Brass with Side Counterweight
By Florian Schulz
Located in Berlin, DE
This lamp is in perfect condition. The height is adjustable with the counter weight to any needs.
To be on the safe side, the lamp should be checked locally by a specialist concer...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and ...
Materials
Brass
Florian Schulz Nickel Plated Pendant Lamp with Counterweight, Germany, 1970s
By Florian Schulz
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
The Classic of Florian Schulz lamps.
Nickel plated and glass top.
Height variable by adjusting the weight from 80cm to 200cm.
Fully functional.
With an E27 socket. Works with 22...
Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Nickel
Swedish Midcentury Pendant in Perforated Metal with Counterweight by NK
By Nordiska Kompaniet
Located in Karlstad, SE
Pendant made of perforated metal, manufactured by Nordiska Kompaniet, Sweden, 1950s.
This pendant lights up beautifully with the perforated shade spreading a cozy light. You can eas...
Category
20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass
Mid-Century Modern Counterweight Pendant Lamp by Florian Schulz, Germany, 1970s
By Florian Schulz
Located in Munich, DE
Early and elegant Mid-Century Modern counterweight pendant lamp or hanging light. Designed and
Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass, Nickel
H 12.6 in Dm 14.18 in
Extremely Rare Mid Century Modern Counterweight Brass Pendant Lamp Germany 1950s
Located in Munich, DE
Extremely rare, lovely and highly decorative Mid-Century Modern perforated brass pendant lamp. Designed & manufactured probably in Germany, 1950s.
Executed in perforated brass, the ...
Category
Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
H 4.34 in Dm 5.75 in
Pair of 1940s Paavo Tynell 'A1942' White Counterweight Pendants for Idman Oy
By Idman Oy, Paavo Tynell
Located in Glendale, CA
Pair of 1940s Paavo Tynell 'A1942' white counterweight pendants for Idman Oy. This rare and
Category
Vintage 1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass, Metal
Counterweight Pendant Light 'Jo-Jo Zug' Kalmar, Josef Frank, Brass Wicker, 1950s
By J.T. Kalmar, Josef Frank, Svenskt Tenn, Haus & Garten
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
this chandelier, lacked ornament but favoured instead a purist aesthetics. Kalmar produced lightings of
Category
Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
H 47.25 in Dm 18.9 in
Ceiling lamp In Brass With a Counterweight Pendant, Made by Lyfa From 1960s
By Lyfa
Located in Lejre, DK
The ceiling lamp with counterweight pendant in brass, manufactured by Lyfa in 1960, is an
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Counterweight Silk Pendant Light by J.T. Kalmar Designed by Adolf Loos
By J.T. Kalmar, Adolf Loos
Located in Vienna, AT
A height adjustable brass counter balance pendant lamp by J.T. Kalmar manufactured in midcentury in 1950s and designed by Adolf Loos. Fitted with three E27 sockets. The lamp is fully...
Category
Vintage 1950s Austrian Vienna Secession Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Counterweight Silk Pendant Lamp by J.T. Kalmar Designed by Adolf Loos
By J.T. Kalmar, Adolf Loos
Located in Vienna, AT
A height adjustable brass counter balance pendant lamp by J.T. Kalmar manufactured in midcentury in 1950s and designed by Adolf Loos. Fitted with three E27 sockets. The lamp is fully...
Category
Vintage 1950s Austrian Vienna Secession Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Counterweight Silk Pendant Light by J.T. Kalmar Designed by Adolf Loos
By J.T. Kalmar, Adolf Loos
Located in Vienna, AT
A height adjustable brass counter balance pendant lamp by J.T. Kalmar manufactured in midcentury in 1950s and designed by Adolf Loos. Fitted with three E27 sockets. The lamp is fully...
Category
Vintage 1950s Austrian Vienna Secession Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Florian Schulz Double Onos 55 in Brass / Flat pink with Side Counterweight 2023
By Florian Schulz
Located in Berlin, DE
This lamp is new and in perfect condition. The height is adjustable with the counter weight to any needs. Unlimited quantity available. Production lead time 9-10 weeks. Lamp can be ...
Category
2010s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
H 11.82 in Dm 21.66 in
Florian Schulz Double Onos 55 in Brass / Flat mint with Side Counterweight 2023
By Florian Schulz
Located in Berlin, DE
This lamp is new and in perfect condition. The height is adjustable with the counter weight to any needs. Unlimited quantity available. Production lead time 9-10 weeks. Lamp can be ...
Category
2010s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
H 11.82 in Dm 21.66 in
Florian Schulz Double Onos 55 in Brass / Flat white with Side Counterweight 2023
By Florian Schulz
Located in Berlin, DE
This lamp is new and in perfect condition. The height is adjustable with the counter weight to any needs. Unlimited quantity available. Production lead time 9-10 weeks. Lamp can be ...
Category
2010s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
H 11.82 in Dm 21.66 in
Florian Schulz Double Onos 55 in Brass / Flat Black with Side Counterweight 2023
By Florian Schulz
Located in Berlin, DE
This lamp is new and in perfect condition. The height is adjustable with the counter weight to any needs. Unlimited quantity available. Production lead time 9-10 weeks. Lamp can be ...
Category
2010s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
H 11.82 in Dm 21.66 in
Florian Schulz Onos 55 in Brass and Flat mint with Side Counterweight 2023
By Florian Schulz
Located in Berlin, DE
This lamp is new and in perfect condition. The height is adjustable with the counter weight to any needs. Unlimited quantity available. Production lead time 9-10 weeks. Lamp can be o...
Category
2010s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
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Counterweight Chandelier For Sale on 1stDibs
With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the counterweight chandelier you’re looking for. Each counterweight chandelier for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, brass and glass. Find 183 options for an antique or vintage counterweight chandelier now, or shop our selection of 5 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer counterweight chandelier, there are earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. A counterweight chandelier, designed in the Mid-Century Modern, Scandinavian Modern or Hollywood Regency style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. You’ll likely find more than one counterweight chandelier that is appealing in its simplicity, but Florian Schulz, Paavo Tynell and Taito Oy produced versions that are worth a look.
How Much is a Counterweight Chandelier?
A counterweight chandelier can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $3,555, while the lowest priced sells for $644 and the highest can go for as much as $19,500.
Finding the Right chandeliers-pendant-lights for You
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 and vintage 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 (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), 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.
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 whimsical — like the work of Beau & Bien’s Sylvie Maréchal, frequently inspired by her dreams — 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.
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