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
Metal, Brass
$1,117
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
Aluminum
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
Glass
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
Metal, Brass
$4,471 / 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
Wicker, Rattan
$4,471
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
Aluminum, Brass
$4,530 / item
H 10.63 in Dm 7.29 in
Rare Mid-Century Pulley Diabolo Pendant Lamps by Vereinigte Werkstätten 1950s
By Florian Schulz, J.T. Kalmar, Vereinigte Werkstätten München
Located in Munich, DE
Extremely rare, elegant and highly decorative Mid-Century Modern pulley diabolo pendant lamps or
Brass, Aluminum
$10,590 / set
H 14.97 in Dm 7.88 in
Set of Three Diabolo Pendant Lamps by Svend Middelboe for Nordisk Solar 1958
By Nordisk Solar Co., Svend Middelboe, Lyfa, Svend Aage Holm Sørensen
Located in Munich, DE
Set of three extremely rare, lovely and highly decorative Mid-Century Modern diabolo pendant lamps
Aluminum
$2,588 / 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
Aluminum, Brass
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
Aluminum, Brass
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
Metal
$3,294 / 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
Brass, Aluminum
Double "Diabolo" Ceiling Lamp Italian
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, AR
"Diabolo" ceiling lamp producing during the 1950s. Made from black and white lacquered aluminum and
Aluminum, Brass
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
Brass
$856Sale 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
1950s. This wonderful pendant lamp is extremly beautiful due to its unique design with a beautiful
Glass
Diabolo Glass Pendant Lamp by Aloys Gangkofner for Peill and Putzler
By Stilnovo, Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Doria Leuchten Germany, Aloys F. Gangkofner, Peill & Putzler
Located in München, DE
Wonderful pendant lamp from the 1950s. Extremely beautiful design with a beautiful pattern
Glass
$1,176 / 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
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
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
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
Metal
$3,294 / 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
diabolo reflectors made of lacquered metal. Adjustable tilt. Vertical rod: 90 cm Adjustable rod: 200 cm
Aluminum, Brass
"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 by ASEA belysning in Sweden
Aluminum, Brass
$2,941
H 18.12 in Dm 12.6 in
"Diabolo" Ceiling Lamp Designed by Svend Aage Holm Sørensen, Denmark, 1950s
By Holm Sørensen, Svend Aage Holm Sørensen
Located in Hägersten, SE
"Diabolo" ceiling lamp designed by Svend Aage Holm Sørensen. Produced by Holm Sørensen & Co in
Aluminum, Brass
Ceiling lamp with 4 diabolo shades in Brass and Metal, Italy, 1960's
By Stilnovo
Located in Uithoorn, NL
working condition. Plug and Play. Very nice patina and traces of use and the lamp gives very warm light.
Metal, Brass
Italian Cone Grey Brass Pendant Lamp Stilnovo, 1950s
By Stilnovo
Located in Munich, DE
Wonderful Stillovo Diabolo cone pendant lamp made of grey lacquered metal with a brass ring and two
Metal, Brass
$4,412 / 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
Aluminum
Unavailable
H 39.38 in Dm 8.67 in
Midcentury Carl Moor BAG Turgi Pendant Lamp Diabolo Red Stilnovo Style 1950s
By Stilnovo, BAG Turgi
Located in Nierstein am Rhein, DE
Wonderful midcentury and fabulous of vintage “diabolo“ pendant lamp designed by Carl Moor in 1951
Aluminum, Brass
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
Metal, Brass
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
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
. The lamps are made of a white bent ceiling-mounted stem, holding a black diabolo shaped shade. We can
Metal
Unavailable
H 45.28 in Dm 7.29 in
Rare Set of 3 Woven Rattan Wicker Pendant Lamps Swedish 1960s Mid-Century Modern
By Paavo Tynell
Located in Nierstein am Rhein, DE
Rare set of three large diabolo rattan / wicker pendant lamps, Swedish / Scandinavian designer
Rattan
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
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
Wicker, Rattan
Sold
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, Brass
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
Aluminum, Brass
Pair of Diabolo Pendant Lamp by Achille Castiglioni for Flos
By Achille Castiglioni, Flos
Located in Berlin, DE
Achille Castiglioni's "Diabolo" manufactured by Italian lamp producer Flos is a powder-coated spun
Aluminum
Very Nice Midcentury Glass Diabolo Pendant Lamp by Aloys Gangkofner
By Peill & Putzler, Aloys F. Gangkofner
Located in München, DE
Very nice midcentury Diabolo glass pendant lamp by Peill & Putzler. Design by Aloys Ferdinand
Glass
Sold
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
Aluminum, Brass
Sold
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
Glass
"Diabolo" Adjustable Pendant Lamp by Castiglioni for Flos
By Achille Castiglioni, Flos
Located in Milan, IT
"Diabolo" pendant lamp by Achille Castiglioni for Flos. The lamp features white lacquered aluminum
Metal
Sold
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
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
Brass, Metal
Sold
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
Metal, Brass
"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
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
Metal, Brass, Chrome
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
Opaline Glass
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
Brass
Sold
H 18.12 in Dm 12.6 in L 18.12 in
"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 on license during the 1950s
Aluminum, Brass
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
Brass
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
Brass, Aluminum
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
Metal, Brass
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
Wicker
Diabolo Pendant Lamp by Achille Castiglioni for Flos
By Flos, Achille Castiglioni
Located in Pasadena, CA
Designed for Flos in 1998, Achille Castiglioni's "Diabolo" is a powder-coated spun aluminum lamp
Sasco Semi-Flush Mount Brass Light Fixture, Custom Finishes
Located in Pound Ridge, NY
The Sasco is a versatile custom-made solid brass and glass globe light fixture, which can be mounted on the ceiling or wall. Shown here in our factory brass, an uneven unfinished br...
Brass
Leather Meander Wall Sconce
Located in Pound Ridge, NY
Our updated Meander Reader light with leather wrapped flexible arm and a larger cone shade and new upward angle feature. Bulb can be fully recessed. Comes with suggested LED bulb. ...
Brass
$950 / item
H 25.6 in W 32.67 in D 13.78 in
New Black Wrought Iron Curule Bench with Cushion, Savonarola, Throne
Located in Miami, FL
New black wrought iron curule bench with cushion, Savonarola, Throne. Cushion included.
Iron
$1,355 / item
H 13.39 in W 10.63 in D 10.63 in
Set Antique Vintage Acorn Opaline White Milk Glass Ceiling Pendant Light Lamp
Located in Sale, GB
- A fabulous run of church opaline acorn pendant lights with steel galleries, circa 1950. - Wear commensurate with age, all in excellent condition, the steel galleries are aged worn...
Glass
$1,155Sale Price / item|30% Off
H 16.1 in Dm 11.5 in
'Plissé White Edition' Pleated Textile Table Lamp by Folkform for Örsjö
By Örsjö Industri AB
Located in Glendale, CA
'Plissé White Edition' pleated textile table lamp by Folkform for Örsjö. This unique table lamp was awarded “Lighting of the Year 2022” by Residence Magazine Sweden, who called it “...
Textile
Rosso Wall Mirror
By Specchi Veneziani
Located in Milan, IT
Venetian mirror made in the strictest Murano tradition. Assembled with crystal/gold and red elements handmade in the Murano furnaces. Wooden frame with a natural finish.
Glass
Leather Meander Flexible Wall Sconce
Located in Pound Ridge, NY
Leather wrapped flexible arm wall light you can pose and adjust as you wish. This is our updated Meander Reader light with larger cone shade and new upward angled arm. Lamping: Singl...
Brass, Metal
Leather Meander Flexible Wall Sconce
Located in Pound Ridge, NY
Leather wrapped flexible arm wall light you can pose and adjust as you wish. This is our updated Meander Reader light with larger cone shade and new upward angled arm. Lamping: Sing...
Metal, Brass, Nickel
LU Swing Sconce
By Lumfardo Luminaires
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful brass LU swing sconce made by Lumfardo Luminaires in patinated brass. Wired with an E26 medium based socket. Light bulb provided as well as all mounting hardware. Priced in...
Brass
$1,647 / item
H 13.78 in Dm 9.45 in
Murano Round Green Glass and Brass Modern Wall Light and Sconces, 2020
Located in Roma, Lazio
Very special Murano glass wall light, stylish and elegant, their design truly unique in their kind. Beautiful coloring. The wall light is composed of a brass stem where a system for...
Brass
Pair of Modern Walnut Side Tables
By Theodore Alexander
Located in Westwood, NJ
A Pacific walnut side table, the square top with rounded corners and a reeded edge above a similar under tier, on bobbin turned legs. Dimensions: 26" W x 26" D x 28.5" H.
Wood
$2,800 / set
H 14.75 in W 8.5 in D 4 in
Pair of Art Deco Style Murano Glass Demi Lune Wall Sconces, in Stock
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of Art Deco style Murano glass demi lune wall sconces, in stock Black glass sphere and brass fittings. Textured Murano glass, Wired to the American standard Multiple available ...
Brass
$1,696Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 4.15 in W 5.35 in D 7.75 in
Hans-Agne Jakobsson 'Mini-Tratten' Verdigris Patinated Outdoor Sconce
By Örsjö Industri AB, Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Glendale, CA
Hans-Agne Jakobsson 'Mini-Tratten' verdigris patinated outdoor sconce. An exclusive made for U.S. and UL listed authorized re-edition of the classic Swedish design executed in rich v...
Metal
Raul Reyes 'Rey 14' Perforated Brass Dome Ceiling Lamp
By Lisa Johansson-Pape, Paavo Tynell
Located in Glendale, CA
Raul Reyes 'Rey 14' Perforated brass dome ceiling lamp. Hand-fabricated in Los Angeles, these highly refined ceiling lamps are reminiscent of the iconic mid-century Finnish designs...
Brass
$2,235 / set
H 9.85 in W 5.91 in D 8.86 in
Pair of Modern Solid Brass Sconces in the Style of Hans Agne Jakobsson, EL135
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Modern Italian wall lights in the taste of Hans Agne Jakobsson's work. Structure and cup in solid brass and frosted glass disc. Excellent condition (modern creation), quantity on req...
Brass
$5,402 / item
H 42.01 in W 25.99 in D 1.19 in
Mid century style Ceiling Suspended Mirror with Bronze Patina Frame, Vintage N.4
By Alguacil & Perkoff Ltd.
Located in London, London
Mid-century style Vintage Four ceiling suspended mirror with a high quality pure brass full frame with a bronze patina finish inspired by the celebrated work of Italian designer Gio ...
Brass, Bronze
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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