Diabolo chandelier in patinated brass and black lacquer. Contemporary.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
24-light diabolo chandelier in patinated brass and black lacquer.
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
Brass
Diabolo chandelier in patinated brass and black lacquer. Contemporary.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
24-light diabolo chandelier in patinated brass and black lacquer.
Brass
Unidentified 1950s 3-Shade Diabolo Chandelier - Red, Yellow, Black
By Robert Mathieu
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Unidentified French pendant light from the 1950s in the style of Robert Mathieu. Solid brass frame with a verdigris patina, large diabolo-shaped shades in lacquered metal (original p...
Metal, Brass
1950's French Diabolo Chandeliers in Brass & Light Grey Metal
By Stilnovo
Located in London, GB
Striking original 1950's diabolo-shade chandeliers in the manner of Stilnovo, crafted in brass and light grey lacquered metal.
Metal, Brass
Radiant diabolo-shaped chandelier with 12 lights. Contemporary.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Radiant diabolo-shaped chandelier with 12 lights, in matte golden brass and green lacquered metal.
Metal, Brass
Radiant diabolo-shaped chandelier with 12 lights. Contemporary.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Radiant diabolo-shaped chandelier with 12 lights, in matte golden brass and green lacquered metal.
Metal, Brass
French 1950's Chandelier w/ Parchment Diabolo Shades
Located in Hanover, MA
Attributed to Kobis Lorence and clearly influenced by Gino Sarfatti and Pierre Guariche, this pendant chandelier features a central brass ball base, four brass arms that are adjustab...
Brass
French 1950s Chandelier with Six Opaline Glass Diabolo Shades
By Stilnovo
Located in Hanover, MA
Lovely French 1950s chandelier which is easily adaptable to be a flush mount ceiling fixture.....a black enameled hub around which are three brass double arms each of which hold two ...
Aluminum, Brass
$4,760 / item
H 51.19 in Dm 39.38 in
Italian Brass Chandelier with Eight Arms and Adjustable Diabolo Black Shades
By Stilnovo
Located in Bochum, NRW
This flexibility makes the chandelier ideal for layered lighting schemes, from ambient glow to focused accent light.
Metal, Brass
$4,808 / item
H 51.19 in Dm 39.38 in
Italian Brass Chandelier with Eight Arms and Adjustable Diabolo Ivory Shades
By Stilnovo
Located in Bochum, NRW
This flexibility makes the chandelier ideal for layered lighting schemes, from ambient glow to focused accent light.
Metal, Brass
$4,490 / item
H 45.28 in Dm 43.31 in
Mid‑Century Modern Brass Chandelier with Adjustable Diabolo Shades, 4 Lights
By Stilnovo
Located in Bochum, NRW
A rare and sculptural chandelier that channels the elegance of Italian Mid‑Century Modern design. This piece features a central brass stem supporting four conical shades arranged in ...
Brass
$5,210 / item
H 49.22 in Dm 49.22 in
Italian Mid‑Century Modern 6 Arms Chandelier, Two‑Tone Diabolo Adjustable Shades
By Stilnovo
Located in Bochum, NRW
A rare and sculptural chandelier that channels the elegance of Italian Mid‑Century Modern design. This piece features a central brass stem supporting six conical shades arranged in a...
Brass
$4,500
H 12.8 in W 16.93 in D 5.71 in
Rare Mid-Century Modern Two-Armed Diabolo Pendant Lamp or Chandelier Italy 1950s
Located in Munich, DE
Rare, elegant and highly decorative Mid-Century Modern two armed and four flamed diabolo pendant lamp or chandelier in pastel blue color.
Aluminum, Brass
Italian Diabolo Brass Hanging Lamp, 1950s, Italy
Located in Hagenbach, DE
This stunning Italian hanging lamp from the 1950s features a distinctive Diabolo shape, showcasing a beautiful polished brass design. With its conical form, this piece epitomizes mid...
Metal, Brass
Italian Diabolo Blue Hanging Lamp, 1950s, Italy
Located in Hagenbach, DE
This stunning Italian hanging lamp from the 1950s features a distinctive Diabolo shape, showcasing a beautiful blue color and perforated metal design. With its conical form, this pie...
Metal
Italian Diabolo Red Hanging Lamp, 1950s, Italy
Located in Hagenbach, DE
This stunning Italian hanging lamp from the 1950s features a distinctive Diabolo shape, showcasing a beautiful red color and perforated metal design. With its conical form, this piec...
Metal
$1,008Sale Price|20% Off
H 22.45 in W 23.63 in D 8.67 in
Mid-Century Modern Diabolo Ceiling Lamp, Italy, 1950s
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, AR
"Diabolo" ceiling lamp producing during the 1950s. Made from black and white lacquered aluminum and brass. Working both as up and down light. Very good vintage condition with few s...
Aluminum, Brass
Diabolo Clear Glass Pendant made in Czech Republic, 1960s
Located in Rijssen, NL
Diabolo shaped clear glass pendant made in Czech Republic, Europe around 1960. The lights have a brass frame, with brass rod from the ceiling. The height of the rod, as well as the l...
Brass
$3,315 / item
H 42.13 in W 77.17 in D 11.42 in
Italian Counterbalance Brass Ceiling Lamp with Adjustable Diabolo Shade
By Arredoluce, Stilnovo, Pierre Guariche
Located in Bochum, NRW
Ceiling Light in the Stilnovo or Guariche style. Brass rod ending in a spherical weight. Double diabolo reflectors made of lacquered metal. Adjustable tilt. Vertical rod: 90 cm Adju...
Aluminum, Brass
1970s Yellow Metal Diabolo Pendant Lamp Attributed to Stilnovo
By Stilnovo
Located in Glendale, CA
1970s yellow metal diabolo pendant lamp attributed to Stilnovo. Executed in yellow painted metal, black cloth cord and custom fabricated period-style brass canopy. An incredibly refi...
Metal, Brass
1950s Black Metal Diabolo Pendant Lamp Attributed to Stilnovo
By Stilnovo
Located in Glendale, CA
1950s Black metal Diabolo pendant lamp attributed to Stilnovo. Executed in black painted metal with new black cloth cord and custom fabricated period style brass canopy for mounting ...
Metal, Brass
$2,605 / item
H 18.12 in Dm 12.6 in
"Diabolo" Pendant Lamp by Svend Aage Holm Sørensen, Denmark, 1950s
By Svend Aage Holm Sørensen, ASEA
Located in Hägersten, SE
"Diabolo" ceiling lamp designed by Svend Aage Holm Sørensen. Produced by ASEA belysning in Sweden during the 1950s. Made from black and white lacquered aluminum and brass. Working bo...
Aluminum, Brass
1950s Bent Karlby Perforated Diabolo Pendant in Copper for Lyfa
By Bent Karlby, Lyfa
Located in Glendale, CA
1950s Bent Karlby Perforated Diabolo Pendant in Copper for Lyfa. Executed in architecturally cut and elegantly shaped copper shades with black painted metal hardware, Denmark, circa ...
Metal, Copper
Large Mid-Century Modern Diabolo Brass Pendant Lamp, 1950s, Germany
Located in Munich, DE
Gorgeous and exceptional Mid-Century Modern diabolo brass pendant lamp. Designed and manufactured in Germany, 1950s. The lamp is executed in brass and has 1 x E27 (bottom) and 2 x E...
Brass
Very Beautiful Midcentury Flashed Glass Diabolo Pendant Lamp in Green
Located in München, DE
Very beautiful midcentury overglass Diabolo pendant lamp. Made in Austria. The glass is outside light green and inside white. Rare and elegant Mid-Century Modern. Opaline glass pend...
Glass
Diabolo Glass Pendant Lamp by Aloys Gangkofner for Peill and Putzler
By Aloys F. Gangkofner, Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Peill & Putzler, Stilnovo, Doria Leuchten Germany
Located in München, DE
Wonderful pendant lamp from the 1950s. Exquisitely beautiful design featuring a gorgeous pattern. Creates a truly lovely lighting atmosphere, providing both direct and indirect light...
Glass
$860Sale Price|28% Off
H 23.63 in W 11.82 in D 3.94 in
Mid-Century Modern Diabolo Glass Shade Pendant Lamp, Germany, 1950s
Located in Hannover, DE
I present to you unusually or not easy to find beautiful cascade glass lamp from way back in the 1950s. This wonderful pendant lamp is extremly beautiful due to its unique design wit...
Glass
$888 / item
H 11.82 in Dm 13 in
1960s Handcrafted Rattan Diabolo Pendant Light in the Style of Kalmar “Kiwi”
Located in Hannover, DE
This exceptional pendant light from the 1960s captivates with its iconic diabolo shape and was meticulously handcrafted from high-quality rattan. Its design is reminiscent of the wel...
Rattan
$4,559 / item
H 10.63 in Dm 7.29 in
Rare Mid-Century Pulley Diabolo Pendant Lamps by Vereinigte Werkstätten 1950s
By Florian Schulz, Vereinigte Werkstätten München, J.T. Kalmar
Located in Munich, DE
Extremely rare, elegant and highly decorative Mid-Century Modern pulley diabolo pendant lamps or hanging lights. Up and down lighting. Designed & manufactured probably by Vereinigte ...
Brass, Aluminum
Scandinavian mid century double cone diabolo pendant lamp, Sweden, 1950s
Located in Forserum, SE
An elegant mid-century double cone pendant lamp produced by an unidentified Swedish manufacturer in the 1950s. Crafted from aluminum and brass with a geometric perforated pattern. Th...
Aluminum, Brass
"Diabolo" Ceiling Lamp by Svend Aage Holm Sørensen, ASEA, Denmark, 1950s
By Svend Aage Holm Sørensen, ASEA
Located in Hägersten, SE
"Diabolo" ceiling lamp designed by Svend Aage Holm Sørensen. produced by ASEA belysning in Sweden during the 1950s. Made from black and white lacquered aluminum and brass. Working bo...
Aluminum, Brass
$2,960
H 18.12 in Dm 12.6 in
"Diabolo" Ceiling Lamp Designed by Svend Aage Holm Sørensen, Denmark, 1950s
By Svend Aage Holm Sørensen, Holm Sørensen
Located in Hägersten, SE
"Diabolo" ceiling lamp designed by Svend Aage Holm Sørensen. Produced by Holm Sørensen & Co in Denmark during the 1950s. Made from black and white lacquered aluminum and brass. Worki...
Aluminum, Brass
$2,800
H 49.22 in Dm 17.72 in
Stilnovo Style Pendant Light with Three Diabolo Shaped Murano Glass Shades
Located in København, Copenhagen
Magnificent Stilnovo style pendant light with three Diabolo shaped Murano glass shades in black with over layered white grid pattern, Italy, 1950s. Excellent condition. Mea...
$1,125
H 10.24 in Dm 8.27 in
Lovely Mid-Century Modern Diabolo Pendant Lamp by Hillebrand, 1950s, Germany
By Hillebrand
Located in Munich, DE
Elegant Mid-Century Modern diabolo pendant lamp. Designed and manufactured by Hillebrand Leuchtenfabrik, 1950s, Germany. Executed in perforated and brass anodized aluminium. The lam...
Aluminum
$1,065
H 13 in Dm 6.3 in
Diabolo Stilnovo Style grey Metal Hanging Light by BAG TURGI, Switzerland 1950
By Gio Ponti, Stilnovo
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: diabolo Hanging light Producer: BAG Turgi Origin: Switzerland Age: 1950s This fantastic hanging light was designed and produced in 1950s in Switzerland by BAG T...
Metal, Brass
$1,184 / item
H 25.6 in Dm 10.24 in
Brass Diabolo Shade XL Church Pendant Lamp with Chain Hanger, 1940s, Germany
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Brass Diabolo Shade XL Church Pendant Lamp with Chain Hanger, 1940s, Germany Lampshade is in very good vintage condition. There are patina on the lamps. Please see the photos. Thi...
Brass
$1,515Sale Price|20% Off
H 29.93 in Dm 6.7 in
Diabolo Midcentury Stilnovo Style Brass and Metal Tube Hanging Light, Italy 1950
By Gio Ponti, Stilnovo
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: diabolo Hanging light Origin: Italy Age: 1950s This fantastic hanging light was designed and produced in 1950s in Italy. The shade is made of metal with...
Brass, Metal
Set of 2 Mid-Century Danish Diabolo Pendant Lamp fom Lyfa, 1960s
By Lyfa
Located in Hamburg, DE
Two diabolo pendulum from the Danish manufacturer Lyfa from the 1960s. The design is partially attributed to Jo Hammerborg, but there is no evidence supporting that. A simple and sy...
Metal
$4,500 / set
H 14.38 in Dm 6.3 in
Set of Three Lovely Mid-Century Modern Rattan Diabolo Pendant Lamps 1960s
Located in Munich, DE
Set of three rare, lovely and highly decorative Mid-Century Modern diabolo pendant lamps or hanging lights. Manufactured in Germany, 1960s. Executed in rattan, each pendant lamp com...
Wicker, Rattan
$10,658 / set
H 14.97 in Dm 7.88 in
Set of Three Diabolo Pendant Lamps by Svend Middelboe for Nordisk Solar 1958
By Lyfa, Svend Middelboe, Svend Aage Holm Sørensen, Nordisk Solar Co.
Located in Munich, DE
Set of three extremely rare, lovely and highly decorative Mid-Century Modern diabolo pendant lamps or hanging lights. Designed by Svend Middelboe for Nordisk Solar Company, Denmark, ...
Aluminum
$1,705Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 13 in Dm 6.11 in
set of 2 Diabolo Stilnovo Style Metal Hanging Light, BAG TURGI, Switzerland 1950
By Gio Ponti, BAG Turgi, Stilnovo
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: set of 2 diabolo Hanging light Producer: BAG Turgi Origin: Switzerland Age: 1950s This fantastic hanging light set was designed and produced in 1950s in Switz...
Metal, Brass
$3,315 / set
H 13.59 in Dm 6.89 in
Set of Two Mid-Century Modern Diabolo Pendant Lamps by Bünte & Remmler, 1950s
By Bünte und Remmler
Located in Munich, DE
Set of two lovely and elegant Mid-Century Modern diabolo / hour glass pendant lamps. Manufactured probably by Bünte & Remmler (BuR), 1950s, Germany. Executed in green and salmon ...
Brass, Aluminum
Ceiling lamp with 4 diabolo shades in Brass and Metal, Italy, 1960's
By Stilnovo
Located in Uithoorn, NL
Very Italian, great combination of materials, lightly coloured and fresh. On top of all this: in working condition. Plug and Play. Very nice patina and traces of use and the lamp gi...
Metal, Brass
$7,697
H 10.63 in Dm 19.69 in
Exceptional 6-Flamed Mid Century Modern Pendant Lamp or Chandelier Sweden 1950s
Located in Munich, DE
Extremely rare, highly decorative and elegant Mid-Century Modern 6-Flamed pendant lamp or chandelier with diabolo lamp shades. Designed and manufactured in Sweden, 1950s.
Brass
$1,222Sale Price|65% Off
H 34.65 in W 29.93 in D 5.12 in
French Midcentury Black Double Cone Diabolo Pendant Chandelier, 1950s
Located in NUEMBRECHT, NRW
This elegant double cone chandelier was manufactured in France in the 1950s.
Aluminum, Brass
$4,440 / set
H 10.63 in Dm 6.3 in
Set of Three Lovely Mid-Century Modern Diabolo Pendant Lamps, 1950s, Germany
Located in Munich, DE
Set of three extremely rare and elegant Mid-Century Modern diabolo pendant lamps. Designed and manufactured probably in 1950s, Germany. Executed in perforated and lacquered aluminiu...
Aluminum
Unavailable
H 27.17 in Dm 27.56 in
Midcentury French Design, Diabolo Shaped Glass and Brass Chandelier Pendant Lamp
Located in Brussels, Ixelles
Decorative midcentury chandelier with diabolo shaped diffusers, brass and black painted structure.
Brass
Extra Large Diabolo Lamp in Stainless Steel
Located in Antwerpen, BE
A large diabolo pendant in stainless steel. Holds 1 E27 socket in porcelain.
Stainless Steel
Italian Midcentury 1950s Red and Black Diabolo Shaped Pendant Lamp
Located in Brussels, Ixelles
Original pendant lamp from Italy, red perforated metal diffuser matching an upper black one and brass elements. Imported from Europe into Israel (Israeli customs duty stamp).
Metal, Brass
Unavailable
H 39.38 in Dm 8.67 in
Midcentury Carl Moor BAG Turgi Pendant Lamp Diabolo Red Stilnovo Style 1950s
By BAG Turgi, Stilnovo
Located in Nierstein am Rhein, DE
Wonderful midcentury and fabulous of vintage “diabolo“ pendant lamp designed by Carl Moor in 1951 attribution and executed by BAG Turgi, Switzerland, see literature Koch, “Neuzeitlic...
Aluminum, Brass
Unavailable
H 22.84 in W 4.53 in D 8.86 in
Set of Six Italian Metal Diabolo Wall or Pendant Lamps in Stilnovo Manner, 1950s
By Stilnovo
Located in Maastricht, NL
A set of six metal ceiling lamps in the manner of Stilnovo that can be transfered into wall lamps. The lamps are made of a white bent ceiling-mounted stem, holding a black diabolo sh...
Metal
Vintage Chrome Diabolo Chandelier, 1960s
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Beautiful and unique midcentury chrome 'diabolo' chandelier with 12 light points The diabolos can be adjusted.
Chrome
Midcentury Italian Diabolo Chandelier, 1960s
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Italian chandelier with 6 lightpoints. Patinated brass 'spider' chandelier with white glass 'diabolo' lamp shades.
Brass
Stilnovo Diabolo Chandelier, Italy, 1950
By Stilnovo
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Very nice spectacular 3 shades chandelier by Stilnovo, Italy 1950. This chandelier has 3 diabolo shaped shades.
Aluminum, Brass
Vintage Italian Glass Diabolo Chandelier, 1960s
By Stilnovo
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Midcentury Stilnovo style Italian chandelier. This eight lightpoint chandelier has eight brass arms with diabolo like white glass shades.
Brass
Chandelier by Maison Arlus, 1950
By Arlus
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Diabolo chandelier with eight-light outputs by Maison Arlus From 1950 In brass and metal.
Brass
Chandelier by Maison Arlus, 1950
By Arlus
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Diabolo chandelier with eight-light outputs by Maison Arlus From 1950 in brass and metal.
Brass
Large Italian Chandelier "Diabolo" in Stilnovo Style
By Stilnovo
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Modern Italian chandelier with 8 arms. The lampshades are adjustable and can light in different directions. Two bulbs per lampshade. Excellent condition with patina on the brass,...
Metal, Brass
Sold
H 44.49 in W 38.98 in D 8.27 in
Chandelier Circle Brass Diabolo Murano Glass, Italy, Contemporary
Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR
Huge and unusual chandelier or ceiling pendant light, circle brass and diabolo blown Murano glass cone.
Brass
Contemporary Chandelier Circle Brass Diabolo Murano Glass, Italy
Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR
Chandelier or ceiling pendant light, circle brass and diabolo blown amber Murano glass cone.
Brass
6 units of 1950s Church Diabolo / Hourglass Chandelier , Italy
By Stilnovo
Located in St- Leonard, Quebec
Come from a church build in the 50s . Big in size , personality and presence. This listing is for 6 units Measure 32 inches wide and have a total drop of 12 feet. Made of th...
Aluminum, Steel
1950's French Chandelier with Five Satin Glass Diabolo Shades
Located in Hanover, MA
This is a French chandelier with Italian stylings. The body consists of a bouquet of brass, at the end of each stem hangs suspended by a pair of brass spring pins, an elongated whit...
Brass
Gino Sarfatti Italian Mid-Century Stilnovo Diabolo Black and Gold Chandelier
By Gino Sarfatti
Located in Queens, NY
Italian Mid-Century "STILNOVO" Diabolo-style chandelier with 12 double light shades with black matte finish suspended on gilt metal rods that converge in a black metal ball spoke (GI...
Metal
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H 35.44 in Dm 23.63 in
Italian Mid-Century Chandelier Three-Arms with Diabolò Stilnovo Attributed, 1955
By Stilnovo
Located in Traversetolo, IT
Superb Italian chandelier attributed to Stilnovo of the 1955. It's equipped with three brass arms, each one with a metal lacquered diabolò shade in a double colour, all provided with...
Metal, Brass
Swedish Diabolo Suspension Lamp, 1950s
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
This Scandinavian dual suspension lamp is made of black and yellow lacquered metal, and brass. The shades are perforated with small stars with brass collars. Measures: The lamps are ...
Brass, Metal
Three Shade Diabolo Pendant Lamp, 1950's
Located in Lisboa, PT
Step back into the chic era of 1950s French design with this exquisite three-shade diabolo pendant lamp, meticulously crafted with the utmost attention to detail. Designed and produc...
Metal, Brass
"Diabolo" Adjustable Pendant Lamp by Castiglioni for Flos
By Flos, Achille Castiglioni
Located in Milan, IT
"Diabolo" pendant lamp by Achille Castiglioni for Flos. The lamp features white lacquered aluminum shells and an hidden system that allows to extend down over a meter the light source.
Metal
"Diabolo" Ceiling Lamp from ASEA Belysning, Sweden, 1950s
By ASEA
Located in Hägersten, SE
"Diabolo" style up and down ceiling lamp produced by ASEA Belysning in Sweden. Done sometime during the 1950s. Made from black and white lacquered aluminum with brass details and bra...
Aluminum, Brass
“Diabolo” lamp attributed to Svend Aage Holm Sørensen
By Svend Aage Holm Sørensen
Located in PARIS, FR
Rare pendant light attributed to Svend Aage Holm Sørensen. Very beautiful “diabolo” lampshade held by a double brass stem, which gives it its originality. A bright, sleek design with...
Metal, Brass, Chrome
Tri-Color Diabolo Pendant Lamp by Bünte & Remmler, Germany, 1950s
By Bünte und Remmler
Located in Munich, DE
Polychrome pendant lamp with green, red, yellow colored diabolo shades. Manufactured by Bünte & Remmler, Germany in 1950s. Each shade is executed with one E14 screw fit bulb.
Aluminum, Brass
Pair of Diabolo Pendant Lamp by Achille Castiglioni for Flos
By Flos, Achille Castiglioni
Located in Berlin, DE
Achille Castiglioni's "Diabolo" manufactured by Italian lamp producer Flos is a powder-coated spun aluminium lamp with a hidden pulley system. 1 x E27 Fitting. Two pieces available.
Aluminum
Italian Diabolo Red and White Glass Hanging Lamp, 1950s, Italy
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Italian red and white glass hanging It has a beautiful Diabolo shape. Height of fixture 28 cm Total height 65 cm Diameter: 15 cm The light requires one E14 light bulb.
Brass
Very Nice Midcentury Glass Diabolo Pendant Lamp by Aloys Gangkofner
By Aloys F. Gangkofner, Peill & Putzler
Located in München, DE
Very nice midcentury Diabolo glass pendant lamp by Peill & Putzler. Design by Aloys Ferdinand Gangkofner. Rare and elegant Mid-Century Modern opaline glass pendant lamp. Designed by ...
Glass
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H 18.12 in Dm 12.6 in L 18.12 in
"Diabolo" Ceiling Lamp by Svend Aage Holm Sørensen, ASEA, Denmark, 1950s
By ASEA, Svend Aage Holm Sørensen
Located in Hägersten, SE
"Diabolo" ceiling lamp designed by Svend Aage Holm Sørensen. produced on license during the 1950s by ASEA Belysning in Sweden. Made from black and white lacquered aluminum and polish...
Aluminum, Brass
Sold
H 12.6 in Dm 5.12 in
Pair of Very Beautiful Midcentury Diabolo Glass Pendant Lights by Holmegaard
By Holmegaard
Located in München, DE
Pair of very nice midcentury Diabolo glass pendant lamps from Holmegaard. Made in Denmark. Great minimalistic glass design. One E14 original brass socket each. Both lamps are in a...
Opaline Glass
1950s Mauri Almari White Perforated Diabolo Pendant for Idman Oy Finland
By Almari Mauri, Paavo Tynell, Idman
Located in Glendale, CA
1950s Mauri Almari White Perforated Diabolo Pendant for Idman Oy Finland. Executed in white painted and perforated metal with black cloth cord and custom fabricated period style bras...
Metal, Brass
Set of Three Lovely Mid-Century Modern Rattan Diabolo Pendant Lamps, 1960s
Located in Munich, DE
Set of three rare, lovely and highly decorative Mid-Century Modern diabolo pendant lamps or hanging lights. Manufactured in Germany, 1960s. Executed in rattan, each pendant lamp c...
Wicker, Rattan
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H 23.82 in Dm 8.86 in
Exceptional Mid-Century Modern Large Diabolo Pendant Lamp by BAG Turgi, 1950s
By BAG Turgi
Located in Munich, DE
Extremely rare and large diabolo or hour glass pendant lamp with perforated aluminum shade in green color. Manufactured probably by BAG Turgi, 1950s, Switzerland. Executed in gre...
Aluminum, Brass
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H 9.45 in Dm 7.88 in
Pair of Italian Mid Century Diabolo design perforated sheet metal pendant lamps
Located in München, DE
Pair of elegant large Mid Century Modern in Diabolo design perforated metal sheet pendant lamps in brick red. Beautiful minimalist design. Made in Italy. Inside in light beige. Each ...
Metal, Brass
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H 44.1 in Dm 5.52 in
Set of Three Yellow Midcentury Glass Diabolo Pendant Lamp by Aloys Gangkofner
By Peill & Putzler, Aloys F. Gangkofner
Located in München, DE
Three very rare yellow midcentury Diabolo glass pendant lamps by Peill & Putzler. Design by Aloys Ferdinand Gangkofner. With rectangular pattern on the shades. Rare and elegant Mid-C...
Glass
Three Mid Century pendants with a diabolo design in perforated sheet brass
Located in München, DE
Three large elegant Mid Century Modern Diabolo design brass perforated metal pendant lamps. Beautiful minimalist design. Inside light beige. Great patina on the lamps. One of the lam...
Brass
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H 22.05 in Dm 11.82 in
Set of Three Large Mid Century Modern Diabolo Brass Pendant Lamps Germany 1950s
Located in Munich, DE
Set of three exceptional and large Mid Century Modern diabolo pendant lamps. Manufactured in Germany, 1950s. Executed in hammered brass, each lamp needs 1 x E27 / E26 Edison screw f...
Brass
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H 23.63 in Dm 11.03 in
Set of Three Large Mid Century Modern Diabolo Pendant Lamps by BAG Turgi 1950s
By BAG Turgi
Located in Munich, DE
Set of three extremely rare and large diabolo pendant lamps or hanging light with perforated aluminum shade in dark red / bordeaux color. Manufactured probably by BAG Turgi, Switzerl...
Aluminum, Brass
Italian Diabolo Chandelier
Located in Brussels, BE
Italian Diabolo chandelier.
Metal
Stilnovo Diabolo Chandelier in Brass and Cream Enamel. Italy, 1950s
By Stilnovo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A striking and rare mid-century Italian chandelier in the style of Stilnovo, circa 1950s. This elegant fixture features six sculptural double-cone (diabolo) aluminum shades in a refi...
Brass, Metallic Thread
Stilnovo Diabolo Style Black and Gold Chandelier
Located in Queens, NY
Italian midcentury Stilnovo Diabolo style chandelier with 8 double light shades with black matte finish suspended on gilt metal rods that converge in a black metal ball spoke.
Metal
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H 29.5 in W 20 in D 20 in
1950s Diabolo, Hourglass Pierced Brass-Plated Chandelier with Glass Lens
By Electrolier Manufacturing Co., Lightolier, Stilnovo
Located in St- Leonard, Quebec
Each pierced brass-plated shade is 14 inches high by 7 inches diameter for the lower portion. All remaining hardware is made of brass. Under each shade, there is glass lens (Fresn...
Brass
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H 36 in W 27 in D 27 in
Otto Kolb Diabolo / Hourglass Three-Arm Six Light Chandelier , 1950s , USA
Located in St- Leonard, Quebec
Superb Classic Kolb design, featuring their characteristic shade and rotating joint permitting slight angular adjustment in all direction. Spun aluminium, brass stem and hardware. ...
Brass, Aluminum
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H 23.63 in Dm 34.26 in
8-Armed Extra Large Midcentury Brass Chandelier with Diabolo Opal Glass Shades
Located in München, DE
In very rare diabolo shape with oval openings. A very high quality lamp with many details.
Brass
1950s Diabolo Ceiling Lamp Attributed to Karlby
By Bent Karlby, Lyfa
Located in Hägersten, SE
Rare Diabolo ceiling lamp designed and produced during the 1950s. Attributed to Danish designer Bent Karlby. Most likely produced by Lyfa in Denmark. Black lacquered metal shades wit...
Metal, Brass
Mid-Century Diabolo Wood Hanging Pendant, 1970s
Located in Hannover, DE
This is a handwoven pendant using willow material and very unique techniques by experienced craftsmen. its a beautiful ceiling pendant that is perfect for almost all styles of homes ...
Willow
Flos Diabolo Pendant in White by Achille Castiglioni
By Flos, Achille Castiglioni
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pendant light with direct lighting designed by A. Castiglioni, composed of a ceiling rose and diffuser. Body in aluminium with external paint in 3 different colour options (shiny whi...
Aluminum
Flos Diabolo Pendant in Cherry Red by Achille Castiglioni
By Flos, Achille Castiglioni
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pendant light with direct lighting designed by A. Castiglioni, composed of a ceiling rose and diffuser. Body in aluminium with external paint in 3 different colour options (shiny whi...
Aluminum
Set of Three Diabolo Pendant Lamps Attributed BAG Turgi, circa 1955
By BAG Turgi
Located in Vienna, AT
Set of three Diabolo pendant lamps attributed BAG Turgi, circa 1955. Nice set of 3 identical ceiling lights with perforated petrol blue shades and a brass ring serving as a connector...
Brass, Aluminum
Diabolo Kiwi Boho Basket Hanging Lamp in the style of J. T. Kalmar , 1950s
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Hannover, DE
Warm, soft light streams out of the lamp, which has been carefully handcrafted in the shape of a diabolo. Even fine details such as the canopy are finished with the finest weaving. T...
Wicker
Rare Stilnovo Spider Chandelier in Light Vanilla, Italy 1950s
By Stilnovo
Located in Berlin, BE
16 LIGHTS DIABOLO SPIDER CHANDELIER MILANO 1950s STILNOVO TYPE BRASS & DOUBLE CONE ART GLASS SHADES IN VANILLA WHITE 16 LIGHTS (E14) ITALIAN VANILLA SPIDER CHANDELIER PENDANT LAM...
Brass
Diabolo Chandelier Stilnovo Era
By Bergboms, Stilnovo
Located in JM Haarlem, NL
Five-lights diabolo chandelier in the manner of Stilnovo. Probably from Sweden.
Brass, Metal
Pair of Diabolo Chandeliers Stilnovo Era
By Stilnovo
Located in JM Haarlem, NL
Two five-lights diabolo chandeliers in the manner of Stilnovo. Probably from Sweden.
Brass, Metal
Italian Vintage Three Diabolos Chandelier in the taste of Stilnovo
By Stilnovo
Located in Megeve, FR
Excellent condition
Beautiful Diabolo Ceiling light, in the Taste of Stilnovo
By Stilnovo
Located in Megeve, FR
Beautiful Diabolo chandelier in the taste of Stilnovo. Brass.
Three Light Swedish Diabolo Pendant
By Stilnovo
Located in JM Haarlem, NL
Swedish diabolo chandelier with three lights and a brass canopy.
Brass, Metal
Pair of Brass Scandinavian Diabolo Pendants
By Bergboms
Located in JM Haarlem, NL
Pair of brass Scandinavian diabolo pendants. Rewired with cotton wire. Measurements fixture: height 10.3 in. (26 cm), diameter: 6.8 inches. (17,3 cm). Length from ceiling till drop: ...
Metal
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H 31.5 in Dm 51.19 in
Large Eight-Arm Italian Modernist Brass Diabolo Chandelier Stilnovo Style, Italy
By Arredoluce, Stilnovo
Located in Hamminkeln, DE
Beautiful Italian metal chandelier in Stilnovo style. Eight arms and for 16 bulbs E14 with beautiful patina on the brass parts, the metal parts are lacquered in black, the chandelie...
Brass, Metal
Solana Wall Sconces
By Blueprint Lighting
Located in Westport, CT
The "Solana" wall mount sconce or reading light is strongly influenced by Scandinavian, Danish, French, and Italian Mid-Century Modernism. The walnut back plate (available in natural...
Enamel, Brass
$7,918 / set
H 48 in W 69 in D 48 in
Trapezi 5 by SilvioMondinoStudio, Chandelier in Brass, Murano Glass LED Dimmable
By Silvio Mondino Studio
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
The Trapezi Chandelier Offers a Contemporary Interpretation of the Murano Glass Chandelier, Grounded in Italian Design and Shaped by the Clarity and Lightness of the International St...
Brass
Rare Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte Model #1088 Chandelier 1959
By Max Ingrand, Fontana Arte
Located in New York, NY
Rare Model 1088 chandelier with 9 dual lense sets of thick studio glass, sand blasted at the center to diffuse light and configured arround a suspended ring of nickel plated brass. D...
Nickel
Angelo Lelii for Arredoluce Chandelier in Hammered Brass
By Arredoluce, Angelo Lelii
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Angelo Lelii for Arredoluce, chandelier model 12369, brass, Italy, design circa 1951 Organic chandelier by Angelo Lelii designed for Arredoluce. Six leaves open towards the ceiling ...
Brass
Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte chandelier model 1508 Italy c1958
By Fontana Arte, Max Ingrand
Located in London, GB
Curved coloured crystal glass and brass brass. Covered with a clear crystal glass dish. Twelve spherical bulbs (E12) sockets. 25w
Brass
$9,150 / item
H 32.29 in W 71.26 in D 20.08 in
Modern Console with Three Sculpted Legs, Plaster/Carved Wood By José Castro
Located in New York, NY
This captivating console is a testament to organic design, where form and texture converge to create a truly unique piece. Its entire structure is enveloped in a meticulously applied...
Plaster, 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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