Midcentury Milk Glass Cube Pendant Light
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Midcentury pendant light features a 6 inch milk glass cube shade with aluminum fitter on 56 inches of steel chain link to hang at an overall height of 64 inches.
Aluminum, Steel
1970s Czech Geometric Pressed Glass and Chrome Cube Pendant Light
By Kamenicky Senov
Located in Praha, CZ
Exceptional geometric pendant light produced in Kamenický Šenov, Czechoslovakia, during the 1970s.
Metal, Chrome
Small Art Deco Opaline Glass Cube Pendant Light, Prague, Czechoslovakia, 1920s
Located in Leicester, Leicestershire
Originally produced for a private residence, they exemplify the refined geometric language of early Art Deco lighting. Each pendant features a hand-blown opaline glass shade formed ...
Chrome
UNIS - Geometric Brass Pendant Light, Crystallographic Cube Form
By Diaphan Studio
Located in Milan, IT
UNIS is a solid brass pendant light built around the cube — the simplest and most universal unit cell in crystallography.
Brass
UNIS - Patinated Steel Pendant Light, Crystallographic Cube Sculpture
By Diaphan Studio
Located in Milan, IT
UNIS is a patinated steel pendant light built around the cube — the simplest and most universal unit cell in crystallography.
Steel
UNIS UP - Geometric Brass Pendant Light, Crystallographic Cube Form
By Diaphan Studio
Located in Milan, IT
UNIS UP is a solid brass pendant light built around the cube — the simplest and most universal unit cell in crystallography.
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Wrought Iron Cubed Flower Pendant Light
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-Century Modern, wrought iron pendant light features a cubed flower motif with 50 inches of cord.
Wrought Iron
Mid Century frosted glass box/cube pendant ceiling light w/ nickel stem
Located in New York City, NY
Modernist square box chandelier comprising 20 small squares of cut-glass in two tiers formed together with original nickeled bronze brackets. The juxtaposition of the circular patte...
Bronze, Nickel
Nice Gaetano Sciolari "Ice Cube" Light Fixture
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid Century modern Gaetano Sciolari light fixture.
Chrome
Sciolari Chrome and Ice Cube 12 Light Chandelier
By Sciolari Lighting
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A Gaetano Sciolari designed 12 light chandelier, made for Lightolier, in three levels of four arms and cubes. Lower and upper levels are the same size. The middle section cubes are s...
Glass
1960 Kamenicky Senov Bohemian Ceiling Light Glass Cube Chandelier
By Kamenicky Senov
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Beautiful Bohemian cubist ceiling lamp composed of thick textured glass elements with chromed fittings. Manufactured by by Kamenický Šenov, Czechoslovakia in the 1960s. Style: mid...
Metal
Gaetano Sciolari Mid-Century Modern Seventeen Light Ice Cube Chandelier MINT!
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Gaetano Sciolari Mid-Century Modern Seventeen Light Ice Cube Chandelier MINT!
Aluminum
$862Sale Price / item|20% Off
4-Light Chandelier with Glass Cubes, Chromed Metal & Geometric Structure, 1970s
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Venezia, IT
4-light chandelier with glass cubes, chromed metal and geometric structure by Gaetano Sciolari for Stilnovo, Italy. Additional information: Material: Brass, Chrome plating, Glass, M...
Brass, Chrome
70s MCM Gaetano Sciolari 9 Light Chrome Ice Cube Chandelier Lightolier Italy
By Gaetano Sciolari, Lightolier
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
Gaetano Sciolari 9 Light Chrome Ice Cube Hanging Chandelier for Lightolier. Made in Italy. Measurements Height to ring: 24” approx. Size: 24”x 13”x 13” approx. Glass cube: 4.25”x ...
Chrome
Cube Glass and Brass Flush Mount Light by Kalmar Leuchten, 1960s, Germany
By Kalmar Lighting
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Wonderful cube glass and brass flush mount light by Kalmar Leuchten, 1960s, Germany Lampshade is in very good vintage condition. This lamp works with 4xE14 light bulbs. Wired...
Brass
$2,000 / item
Mid Century Frosted Glass Light Pendant
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Mid 20th Century Mid Century Frosted Glass Box/Cube Pendant Ceiling Light W/ Nickel Stem
Glass
$816Sale Price|20% Off
4-Light italian Chandelier Glass Cubes, Space Age from 70s by Gaetano Sciolari
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Venezia, IT
4-light chandelier with glass cubes, chromed metal and geometric structure by Gaetano Sciolari for Stilnovo, Italy. Additional information: Material: Brass, Chrome plating, Glass, M...
Brass, Chrome
Art Deco Cream Glass Cube Pendant Light, 1930s
Located in BUDAPEST, HU
A very particular Art Deco glass light pendant. It was produced in the mid-1930s, Light hangs from a nickel-plated brass stem and canopy. Completely restored. All nickel-plated parts...
Nickel
Unavailable
H 3.75 in W 13.25 in D 13.25 in
1960s Gaetano Sciolari Nine-Light Crystal Cube Flush Mount Lamp
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Denver, CO
Square nine-light flush mounted sconce or ceiling lamp by Gaetano Sciolari, dating to the 1960s. This original example has nine square crystal cubes on chrome-plated steel mounting p...
Crystal, Chrome
Seguso Three Blue Glass Cube Ceiling Light Designed by Flavio Poli
Located in New York, NY
Three thick blue glass cubes suspend black from black metal arms.
Metal
Italian Blush Glass Cube Pendant Light
Located in New York, NY
Circa 1970 Italian pendant fixture. Large cube shade of pale blush over white case glass.
Brass
Cube Pendant Light by Max Sauze, 1970, France
By Max Sauze
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
This fantastic cube pendant lamp was designed by the sculptor Max Sauze for the Max Sauze Studio in the 1970s.
Aluminum
Vintage Opaline Cube Church Brass Schoolhouse Pendant Light
By English School
Located in Stockbridge, GB
Antique Church Opaline Cube Pendant Light An antique pendant light with cube shaped opaline shade.
Brass
1970s Brutalist Glass Cube Pendant, Kamenický Šenov
By Kamenicky Senov
Located in Praha, CZ
Sculptural Brutalist glass cube pendant light from Kamenický Šenov, Czechoslovakia, dating to the 1970s.
Metal, Other, Chrome
Ceiling Lights from Peill & Putzler, Set of 2
By Peill & Putzler
Located in Bastogne, BE
Brass and Frosted Ice Glass Cube Pendant light. Made in 1970’s. Can be used as a ceiling light and as a wall light.
Crystal, Brass
Sexy Large 1970s Cube Light
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Sexy large 1970s cube light.
Metal
Rare Whimsical Pendant Light in Form of Ice Tongs and Cube
Located in Peabody, MA
Rare pop art era mid-century pendant light fashioned from cast metal ice block tongs and an "ice" cube shade of spun fiberglass, ca. 1960s.
Metal
Gold Dinamo Faceted Cube Light
By Silvio Piattelli
Located in Milan, IT
This unique light has a mesmerizing effect when illuminated from within. Its shade, designed in the European avant-guarde style, is crafted entirely in Venetian mouth blown glass in ...
Brass
Sold
H 7.88 in W 5.91 in D 5.91 in
Vintage Antique Art Deco 6" Cube Opaline Glass Pendant Light, C.1930
Located in London, GB
A stylish art deco cubed opaline pendant lamp. c.1930. Thick pressed white opaline glass light shade with aged brass gallery.
Brass
Sold
H 10.24 in W 6.3 in D 6.3 in
Vintage Antique Art Deco 6" Cube GEC Opaline Glass Pendant Light, C.1930
By General Electric Company (GEC) 1
Located in London, GB
An incredibly elegant art deco cubed opaline pendant lamp. c.1930. Thick pressed white opaline glass light shade with period brass gallery.
Brass
Sold
H 14.57 in W 7.88 in D 7.88 in
Vintage Antique Art Deco Large GEC Cube Opaline Glass Pendant Light, C.1930
By General Electric Company (GEC) 1
Located in London, GB
An incredibly elegant art deco cubed opaline pendant lamp by GEC. c.1930. Thick pressed white opaline glass light shade with original copper gallery.
Brass
Sold
H 13 in W 7.88 in D 7.88 in
Vintage Antique Art Deco Large GEC Cube Opaline Glass Pendant Light, C.1930
By General Electric Company (GEC) 1
Located in London, GB
An incredibly elegant art deco cubed opaline pendant lamp by GEC. c.1930. Thick pressed white opaline glass light shade with original copper gallery.
Glass
Giant 57 Light Cube Chandelier by Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Incredible "Cubic" chandelier in chrome and stainless steel by Gaetano Sciolari for Lightolier. 57 cube lights in chrome frame linked together by stainless steel bands hang on varyin...
Chrome, Stainless Steel
Sciolari 13 Light Ice Cube Glass Brass Chandelier
By Lightolier
Located in Palm Springs, CA
13 light chandelier designed by Gaetano Sciolari for Lightolier with glass shades in brass finish.
Metal
"Ice Cubes" Ceiling Light by Gaetano Sciolari for Lightolier
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Pair available of flush mount "Ice Cubes" ceiling light fixtures by Gaetano Sciolari for Lightolier featuring a brass plates with four thick bevelled ice block glass shades.
Brass
"Ice Cubes" Ceiling Light by Gaetano Sciolari for Lightolier
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Van Nuys, CA
A mid-century flush mount "Ice Cubes" ceiling light fixture by Gaetano Sciolari for Lightolier featuring brass plates with four thick beveled ice block glass shades. Circa 1960s, US...
Brass
Gaetano Sciolari Sculptural 12-Light Ice Cube & Chrome Chandelie
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Circa 1970s A Lightolier chandelier by Italian lighting designer Gaetano Sciolari, featuring twelve (12) "ice" cubes of glass with controlled air bubbles . The frame is a chrome tub...
Chrome
Sciolari For Lightolier Nine-Light Ice Cube & Brass Chandelier
Located in Chicago, IL
A Lightolier chandelier by Italian lighting designer Gaetano Sciolari, featuring nine square clear crystal shades. The frame is a brass tube with nine lights on three tiers, in the f...
Brass
Sciolari For Lightolier Nine-Light Ice Cube & Brass Chandelier
Located in Chicago, IL
A Lightolier chandelier by Italian lighting designer Gaetano Sciolari, featuring nine square clear crystal shades. The frame is a brass tube with nine lights on three tiers, in the ...
Brass
Ice Cube and Brass Twelve-Light Chandelier by Gaetano Sciolari
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A Lightolier chandelier by Italian lighting designer Gaetano Sciolari, featuring twelve (12) "ice" cubes of glass. The frame is a brass tube with three tiers, in the form of an inver...
Brass
Bruno Munari Pendant Light for Danese Milano, Italy, 1959
By Bruno Munari
Located in EVERDINGEN, NL
Munari also designs products for the home, ranging from electronic systems to children's toys, including Meo the Cat (1949) and Zizì the Monkey (1954) for Pirelli; as well as Cube As...
Aluminum
Sold
H 9.85 in W 7.09 in D 7.09 in
'Kassablanka' Pendant Designed in 1964 by Simon Henningsen for Lyfa
By Lyfa, Simon Poul Henningsen
Located in Hitchin, England
The Kassablanka is crafted from brass and only omits indirect light due to the four interlocking cubes which form the pendant.
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Smoked Glass Cube Pendant Light
Located in Brooklyn, NY
1970s, modern, smoked glass, cube, pendant light with chrome fitter is newly wired with 48 in. of brown cloth cord to accept up to a 200 watt bulb.
Chrome
Sold
H 12 in W 12 in D 12 in
Large Cube Shape Pendant Mid-Century Modern Light Fixture Chandelier Mint
By Curtis Jeré
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Victorian Rosewood Sideboard Credenza Etagere Display Cabinet Beveled Glass MINT.
Brass
Sold
H 8.67 in W 5.91 in D 5.91 in
Vintage Antique Art Deco 6" Cube Opaline Glass Pendant Light, C.1930
Located in London, GB
An elegant art deco cubed opaline pendant lamp. c.1930. Thick pressed white opaline glass light shade with stepped chrome plated brass gallery.
Brass, Chrome
Sold
H 10.24 in W 5.91 in D 5.91 in
Vintage Antique Art Deco 6" Cube Opaline Glass Pendant Light, C.1930
Located in London, GB
An incredibly elegant art deco cubed opaline pendant lamp. c.1930. Thick pressed white opaline glass light shade with copper gallery made by Best & Lloyd.
Brass
Early 20th Century Arts & Crafts Copper and Glass Cube Shape Pendant Light Lamp
Located in Lisse, NL
Rare shape, copper frame pendant with orange colored glass. If you are looking for a unique Arts & Crafts pendant to grace your hallway, bedroom or perhaps a landing then this all h...
Brass
Italian Amber Glass Cube Pendant Light
By Vistosi
Located in Oaks, PA
Shade measures 13" square and 37" high from top of canopy. Second cube pendant light available in pale blush color.
Brass
Ice Cube Lucite Light Fixture Chandelier
Located in Houston, TX
This lucite light fixture/chandelier with seven lights, gives the appearance of a floating "Ice Cube". Hang by chain or flush mount to the ceiling.
Sold
Dental Pendant
Located in Llandudno, Conwy
Cube opaline pendant light. Sign written to two faces ” Dental Surgeon ” .
Sold
H 7.88 in W 7.88 in D 7.88 in
Vintage acrylic cube pendant pair by Schiöler for IKEA 1970s Sweden
By Hoyrup Light, IKEA
Located in Stockholm, SE
Great look, lovely and colorful Space Age pair of acrylic pendant lights `Kuben` by Schiöler/Hoyrup for IKEA, Sweden 1970s. Looks great in bright colors of white and yellow. Perfect ...
Plastic, Acrylic
Sold
H 12.6 in W 7.09 in D 7.09 in
Antique Early 20th Century Art Deco Stepped Cube Opaline Pendant Light
Located in Pickering, North Yorkshire
A stunning Art Deco cube opaline pendant light. The light retains the original pagoda shaped vented gallery and ceiling mount that have a wonderful patina.
Glass
$2,706
H 31.5 in W 12.21 in D 12.21 in
Antique Vintage German Art Deco Bauhaus Opaline Milk Glass Ceiling Pendant Light
Located in Sale, GB
- A stepped opaline ceiling pendant by illustrious manufacturers Erco, Germany circa 1930. - Beautiful white opaline glass shade, fully stamped to the upper outer rim, original chain...
Opaline Glass
Vintage Art Deco White Opaline Glass Pendant Lights
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Opaline glass pendant light with brass gallery 2 meter / 80” black cotton wire Weight: 2.50 kg / 5.5 lb Priced per individual item. All lamps have been made suitable by internation...
Brass
$2,700 / item
H 7 in W 7.5 in D 7.5 in
Decade Solid Cast Bronze Raw Polished Pendant Indoor/Outdoor Square Lantern
By Atelier de Troupe
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Decade is a solid brass pendant made with the lost wax casting technique by a local foundry. It is reminiscent of the California architecture of Rudolf Schindler and that of the...
Bronze
Art Deco Antique Vintage Two-Tone Opaline Glass Pendant Lamp Light, c.1930
Located in London, GB
An elegant 10" two-tone opaline glass pendant light. c.1930. A beautifully made two‑tone opaline glass pendant, the upper section a soft, even white and the lower portion diffused t...
Metal
Large Art Déco Pendant Light With Opaline Glass, 1930s
Located in Schwerin, MV
Large Bauhaus spherical lamp made of opal glass with a metal suspension and a very long pendulum rod. The lamp dates from the first half of the 20th century (1920-1940) and is in goo...
Metal, Brass
Wide Swell Pendant Light in Brass by Pablo Designs
By Pablo Designs, Pablo Studio
Located in San Francisco, CA
Elegant with undulating contours, swell single is an LED pendant designed to seamlessly blend the line between indoor and outdoor lighting. Swell single can be suspended individually...
Aluminum, Steel
Art Deco Milk Glass Pendant Light
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
Circa 1930. We offer this Art Deco, pendant light made in milk glass. working at perfection.
Milk Glass
Art Deco Milk Glass Pendant Light
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
Circa 1930. We offer this Art Deco, pendant light features a ridged milk glass. Excellent vintage conditions.
Milk Glass
Narrow Swell String Pendant Light in Brass by Pablo Designs
By Pablo Studio, Pablo Designs
Located in San Francisco, CA
Elegant and infinitely flexible, Swell String Single is a modular LED lighting system designed to seamlessly blend the line between indoor and outdoor lighting. Swell String Single a...
Aluminum, Steel
Art Deco Milk Glass Pendant Light #3
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
Circa 1930. We offer this Art Deco, pendant light features a ridged milk glass cylinder shade with cut glass. Excellent vintage conditions.
Milk Glass
Art Deco Milk Glass Pendant Light #2
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
Circa 1930. We offer this Art Deco, pendant light features a ridged milk glass cylinder shade with cut glass. Excellent vintage conditions.
Milk Glass
Midcentury Opaline Glass Pendant
Located in Vienna, AT
Opaline glass globe with double layered glass lower part with opaline and orange. Made in the 1960s in Czechoslovakia. Dimension glass only 28 x 25cm Up to four pieces available, e...
Steel
$4,436 / item
H 8.67 in W 15.75 in D 15.75 in
Octa Pendant — Contemporary Brass Light Sculpture, Pyramid Chandelier
By Diaphan Studio
Located in Milan, IT
Octa Pendant is a contemporary light sculpture in solid brass originating from the intersection of two octahedral forms. The upper body is a brushed brass shade whose mirrored interi...
Brass
Design Glass and chrome pendant by Kamenicky Senov, Czechoslovakia, 1970s
By Kamenicky Senov
Located in Praha, CZ
- 1970s - Czechoslovakia - US compatible - glass with any wattage possible - patina jr
Chrome
$19,529 / item
H 19.69 in W 53.15 in D 16.54 in
Geometric Brass Cube Chandelier by Morghen Studio, LED Italian Design
By Morghen Studio
Located in Milan, IT
This Italian contemporary chandelier is designed by HP Sommer for the Italian design company Morghen Studio. This piece is entirely manufactured and assembled in Milan in an artisana...
Metal, Brass
Art deco Hexagonal Frosted Glass Pendant Light 1920s Belgium
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Stunning exceptional 1920s Belgium Art deco pendant light with Brass top and a glass shade. Highly decorative in an Entry hallway or Patio. The cable for this item is in original co...
Metal
Art Deco Entry Desk
Located in Riverdale, NY
Charming Art Deco Wood Entry Desk from the 1930's. Top drawer with additional side door storage. Decorated with applied stepped designs throughout. Repainted pink later in the 20th C...
Wood
$434 / item
H 3.54 in W 4.92 in D 5.51 in
Galupa Art Deco Wall Sconce, Optical Glass & Aluminum, Up/Down Lighting
Located in İstiklal, TR
GALUPA Art Deco Wall Sconce, a masterpiece of design that effortlessly combines elegance and functionality. This stunning wall sconce is crafted in the timeless Art Deco style, featu...
Aluminum
Small Modern Sconce in Brass, ADA Sconce, Mini Stilk
By Austin Daikon
Located in Tuscon, AZ
Mini stilk: Our simple and elegant Stilk Daikon is suited to smaller spaces or those in need of subtle illumination. The Stilk is lovely hanging solo on a wall or in multiples where ...
Brass
$5,950 / set
H 16 in W 13.5 in D 4 in
Mid-Century Modern Style Murano Glass Wall Sconces in Smoked Silver Finish
Located in Austin, TX
Pair of Murano sconces in smoked and silver glass. We loved the organic shape of the sconces and their dynamic design. This pair has been newly wired to fit US standards and is in ve...
Murano Glass
$2,800 / set
H 17.5 in W 10.5 in D 6.5 in
Pair of Art Deco Style Murano Smoked Glass Wall Sconces, Italy Contemporary
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of Art Deco style Murano smoked glass wall lights, contemporary Smoked / fume color and horizontal striation texture Black opaline finial and brass accents Art Deco inspired de...
Brass
Gilt Iron Mirror with Geometric Design
Located in Buchanan, NY
This unique mid-century modern mirror hails from Spain in the 1950s, featuring a distinctive gilt iron and riveted frame. This piece can infuse a hint of industrial chic into your de...
Iron
$5,446
H 70.87 in W 122.05 in D 1.19 in
Sculptural Wood Folding Screen by Baumann, from Grands Magasins Du Louvre, 1930s
By Baumann France
Located in leucate, FR
Rare and Exceptional Flexible Solid Pine Screen by Baumann, Provenance Authenticated by a Vintage Label from Grands Magasins Du Louvre, Circa 1930-1940. This flexible screen is a ra...
Wood
$235
H 7.38 in W 7 in D 3 in
1930s Lapis Blue Art Deco Ceramic Refrigerator Water Jug & Matching Stopper
Located in Red Lion, PA
1930s Lapis Blue Art Deco Ceramic Refrigerator Water Jug with Matching Stopper A stunning example of 1930s Art Deco design, this lapis blue glazed ceramic water jug is both a functi...
Ceramic, Cork
$1,758 / set
H 24.02 in W 14.18 in D 12.6 in
Two Art Deco Modernist Nightstands or Bedside Tables, 1920s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Stunning and elegant pair of Art Deco Modernist nightstands or bedside tables. Striking Dutch design from the 1920s. Solid oak bases with oak veneered tops and doors. Solid macassar ...
Macassar, Oak
$2,499 / item
H 8.6 in W 9.4 in D 12.6 in
Hans-Agne Jakobsson 'Tratten' Verdigris Patinated Outdoor Sconce for Örsjö
By Örsjö Industri AB, Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Hans-Agne Jakobsson 'Tratten' verdigris patinated outdoor sconce for Örsjö. An exclusive made for U.S. and UL listed authorized re-edition by Örsjö of the classic Swedish design th...
Metal
$3,479 / item
H 16.93 in W 46.46 in D 14.18 in
Kai Kristiansen Upholstered Bench in Fumed Oak and Mohair
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in London, England
Kai Kristiansen, a key figure in the Danish Modern movement, designed the Entre Series in 1956 as a modular collection of bedside cabinets, benches, and chests. Combining Danish desi...
Velvet, Oak
Modern Style Side Table in Antique Pewter with Aged Patina
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
Antique pewter colored side side table. Top has an antique patina, to look as if it is aged. Its sleek clean moder edge is smooth, this table is light weight, easy to use anywhere in...
Metal
$4,250 / set
H 15.75 in W 5 in D 3 in
Brass and Murano Glass Sconces, Mid-Century Modern Style, Italy, New Design
Located in Austin, TX
Petite sconces from Murano, Italy made with smoked glass stamped into a lovely curved shape with texture. The brass structure has been newly wired to fit US standards. This pair is...
Brass
$3,750 / set
H 25 in W 3.5 in D 2.5 in
Murano Glass Sconces, Hand-Blown Smoked Glass on Brass Frame, Italy
Located in Austin, TX
Pair of Murano glass sconces, each crafted with a single curved panel of hand-blown smoked glass on a brass frame. We love the modern style and hand-crafted quality of these sconces....
Brass
Travertine Pedestal Cone Side Table
By Kiwano Concept
Located in Eindhoven, NB
Introduce monumental elegance and a grounded detail to your interior with the stunning beige travertine CONE side table. The sculptural geometric shape of this contemporary design pi...
Travertine
Nikolay Diulgheroff for Stilnovo Desk Lamp
By Nikolay Diulgheroff, Stilnovo
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Nikolay Diulgheroff for Stilnovo, table lamp, brass, enameled steel, Italy, 1950s A table lamp by Nicolaj Diulgheroff (1901–1982), one of the distinctive figures of Italian Second F...
Brass, 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.
Designer Eva Menz wants the light to "evoke curiosity and a sense of wonder."
Working with resin, a tricky material, has created moments of failure — and enlightenment.
Commissioned for the lakeside villa of a Finnish industrialist, it illuminated visits with dignitaries.
Across New York, there’s no shortage of statement lighting on view.
The 1920s design is a thrilling combination of saturated colors, ancient motifs and modern aesthetics.
Designed by a giant of Swedish lighting, the large-scale fixtures bring major drama.
The alluring pendant light exemplifies the designer’s winsome mid-career work.
Before founding the Memphis Group, Sottsass bent the rules of lighting design with the wonderfully wavy Cometa.