$940Sale Price|20% Off
H 8 in Dm 17.75 in
Modern Musk Pink Powdercoat Aluminum Pendant Light with Diffuser
Located in New York City, NY
Sitting between the timeless and the contemporary, the Ora pendant by Ross Gardam, features a
Aluminum
$1,080Sale Price|20% Off
H 10.5 in W 23.75 in D 23.75 in
Large Modern Anodized Gold Champagne Pendant Light with Diffuser
Located in New York City, NY
Sitting between the timeless and the contemporary, the Ora pendant by Ross Gardam, features a
Aluminum
$3,300 / item
H 11.82 in Dm 17.33 in
ADesignStudio Greenway S6 Pendant Light Nautical Form with Acrylic Diffuser
By Alexander Fitzpatrick, ADesignStudio
Located in Banksmeadow, NSW
ADesignStudio Greenway S6 Pendant Light – Sculptural Fixture with Maritime References Listed price
Aluminum, Brass
$2,460 / item
H 11.42 in Dm 9.45 in
ADesignStudio Greenway S5 Pendant Light Nautical Form with Acrylic Diffuser
By Alexander Fitzpatrick, ADesignStudio
Located in Banksmeadow, NSW
ADesignStudio Greenway S5 Pendant Light – Sculptural Fixture with Maritime References Listed price
Aluminum, Brass
$2,220 / item
H 12.21 in Dm 17.33 in
ADesignStudio Greenway S4 Pendant Light Nautical Form with Acrylic Diffuser
By Alexander Fitzpatrick, ADesignStudio
Located in Banksmeadow, NSW
ADesignStudio Greenway S4 Pendant Light – Sculptural Fixture with Maritime References Listed price
Aluminum, Brass
$1,580 / item
H 7.09 in Dm 9.45 in
ADesignStudio Greenway S3 Pendant Light Nautical Form with Acrylic Diffuser
By Alexander Fitzpatrick, ADesignStudio
Located in Banksmeadow, NSW
ADesignStudio Greenway S3 Pendant Light – Sculptural Fixture with Maritime References Listed price
Brass, Aluminum
$950 / item
H 4.34 in Dm 2.37 in
ADesignStudio Greenway S1 Pendant Light Nautical Form with Acrylic Diffuser
By Alexander Fitzpatrick, ADesignStudio
Located in Banksmeadow, NSW
ADesignStudio Greenway S1 Pendant Light – Sculptural Fixture with Maritime References Listed price
Aluminum, Brass
$1,200 / item
H 12.21 in Dm 6.3 in
ADesignStudio Greenway S2 Pendant Light Nautical Form with Acrylic Diffuser
By Alexander Fitzpatrick, ADesignStudio
Located in Banksmeadow, NSW
ADesignStudio Greenway S2 Pendant Light – Sculptural Fixture with Maritime References Listed price
Aluminum, Brass
$1,200
H 35 in W 14.25 in D 14.25 in
Burnt Bamboo Rattan and Wicker Pendant Swag Light with Glass Diffuser
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
lighting. The light bulb is encased in spherical milk glass diffuser, providing soft, ambient glow light
Bamboo, Wicker, Cane, Rattan
$9,200 / item
H 167 in W 110 in D 79 in
Modern Organic metal rings with integrated LED diffused natural light chandelier
Located in Westport, CT
Rose Gold Diffusing a clean natural light Gold, polished or brushed Rose Gold, polished or brushed
Brass, Stainless Steel
$8,200
H 232 in W 169 in D 59 in
Modern Organic metal rings with integrated LED diffused natural light chandelier
Located in Westport, CT
Elegant grouping of 2 larger metal LED Organic ovals interlocking with a smaller metal LED Organic oval chandelier. Displayed in Rose Gold Also offered in: Gold, polished or brushe...
Brass, Stainless Steel
Princess Margot Chandelier 1 light
By Villari
Located in Solagna, IT
porcelain, adding a soft reflective sheen that elevates the pendant’s silhouette and diffuses light with
Brass
Angelo Lelii Model no.12452 Rare Whimsical Ceiling Light for Arredoluce 1955
By Angelo Lelii, Arredoluce
Located in New York, NY
Rare gray painted aluminum saucer shaped pendant light with colorful acrylic diffusers supported by
Aluminum, Brass
Mid Century Pendant Swag Lamp, Wood & Smoke Colored Tiered Rings, White Glass
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
wicker pendant swag light with glass diffuser in a separate listing.
Nickel
Iconic Model Blue "Aurora" Pendant for Arteluce, 1983 by Perry King
By Perry King and Santiago Miranda, Arteluce
Located in Antwerp, BE
Aurora pendant provides direct and diffused light with three halogen, led spotlights from a suspended
Metal
$2,513 / item
H 14.18 in W 31.5 in D 27.56 in
Contemporary Art Deco Inspired Pendant Pyppe 70 Brass, Lilac & Travertine by UTU
By Mambo Unlimited Ideas
Located in Lisbon, PT
this elegant Pendant. Finally, soft light is diffused with its Frosted Glass Globes. Other colors
Travertine, Metal, Brass
$4,500 / set
H 17.13 in Dm 8.67 in
Set of Two "Bilobo" Pendant Lamps by Tobia Scarpa for Flos, Italy, 1970s
By Flos, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Milan, IT
Rare set of two "Bilobo" Pendant lamps by Tobia Scarpa for Flos. Pendant lamps, giving diffused
Aluminum
Restored Mid-Century Googie Drum Pendent Black and White Chandelier Lighting
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Mid-century Googie styled black drum pendant light with an interior white diffuser and a metal
Steel, Chrome
Danish Pendant Light with Glass Diffuser, 1960s
Located in Chesham, GB
This Danish dome-shaped pendant light extended on a metal rod features a white exterior and a glass
Metal
Unavailable
H 21.26 in W 28.35 in D 3.94 in
Pendant light "bb" in Sand-Cast Brass with Glass Diffuser by Corpus Studio
By Corpus Studio
Located in PARIS, FR
light. To further enhance the quality of light, the diffuser is sandblasted on the inside, softening it
Brass
Unavailable
H 21.26 in W 28.35 in D 3.94 in
Pendant light "bb" in Sand-Cast Aluminium with Glass Diffuser by Corpus Studio
By Corpus Studio
Located in PARIS, FR
light. To further enhance the quality of light, the diffuser is sandblasted on the inside, softening it
Aluminum
Giant Sputnik Flush Mounted Pendant Light, Tapered White Glass
By Sandy Littman
Located in Newburgh, NY
Giant Sputnik shaped flush mounted pendant light with (five) tapered white glass diffusers
Aluminum
Unavailable
H 30 in W 27.5 in D 4 in
Midcentury Italian Hand-Crafted Pendant Light Amber Glass Antique Brass Finish
Located in Saddle Brook , NJ
Midcentury Italian handcrafted pendant light with amber glass diffusers and antique brass finish
Glass
Angelo Mangiarotti 1970s Rare Chandelier for Candle 'Spirals'
By Angelo Mangiarotti, Candle
Located in Parma, IT
painted metal with five pendant chromed spirals with light diffuser. Bibliography: Fulvio Ferrari Luce
Chrome, Metal
Highlander Light with Diffuser
Located in New York, NY
Vintage, circa 1950s Handpicked by buyers at Ann-Morris Inc.
Chrome Spherical Pendant by Motsowa 1960 with Diffused Light
Located in London, GB
is an inner half sphere that brings the light down. Excellent pendant over a dining table.
Chrome
Sold
H 9.85 in Dm 15.75 in
White Pendant Light with Seven Elements No. 52550 from Form Light Denmark, 1970s
By Form Light
Located in Breda, Netherlands
Beautiful Form Light pendant lamp with 7 elements diffusing the light, No. 52550. Form Light lamps
Aluminum
Highlander Light with Diffuser Grey
Located in New York, NY
Vintage from the 1950s Handpicked by buyers at Ann-Morris Inc.
Highlander Light with Diffuser White
Located in New York, NY
Vintage from the 1950s Handpicked by buyers at Ann-Morris Inc.
Vintage Benjamin Light with Diffuser
Located in New York, NY
Vintage from the 1950s Handpicked by buyers at Ann-Morris Inc.
Sold
H 15 in W 10.5 in D 10.5 in
Stilnovo Italian Pendant Light Fixture with Brushed Opaque Glass Diffuser
By Stilnovo
Located in Chicago, IL
A pendant light by Stilnovo designed and manufactured in Italy, circa 1960s. Brushed satin opaque
Brass
Sold
H 6.63 in W 7.13 in D 7.13 in
Mid-Century Louis Poulsen Style Black Dome Pendant Light with Chrome Diffuser
By Louis Poulsen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Cute little Poulsen style pendant light. Shade is matte black and dome shaped, and chrome diffuser
Aluminum, Chrome
Bent Boysen Pendant Light
By Louis Kalff, Philips
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Handsome Bent Boysen designed UFO pendant light with spun aluminum shade and diffuser as well as
Metal
1950s Heifetz Rotoflex Large Pendant Light Chandelier
By Heifetz Rotaflex
Located in Culver City, CA
A 1950's mid century modern hanging Rotoflex pendant light with honeycomb diffusers by Heifetz
Plastic
FLOS Taraxacum 1 Pendant Light by Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni
By Flos, Achille Castiglioni, Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Make a wish: Named after the humble Dandelion, the Taraxacum pendant light astonishes with a
Steel
Sold
H 51.19 in W 25.2 in D 25.2 in
Square Ceiling Pendant with Brass Details Attributed to Stilnovo, Italy
By Stilnovo
Located in London, GB
A striking square pendant light with black lacquered frame, plexiglass diffuser, and brass details
Brass, Metal
Modernist Pendant Bronze Finish
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
An unusual modernist bronze pendant light. Glass diffuser with white metal paddle fin like shade
Brass
Sold
H 12.21 in Dm 14.97 in
Italian Mid-Century Modern Bell-Shaped Green Glass Pendant Chandelier, 1960s
Located in MIlano, IT
lamp with diffused light, in light green coated glass. New electrical system. Perfect conditions
Glass, Plastic
Pair of ‘Bilobo’ Pendant Lights by Tobia Scarpa for Flos, Italy 1960s
By Flos, Tobia Scarpa
Located in Chicago, IL
Rare set of two “Bilobo” Pendant lamps by Tobia Scarpa for Flos. Pendant lamps, giving diffused
Metal
Blue ribbed pendant(2 available)
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
#1-2184ab Ribbed blue pendant with internal brass light diffuser Priced individually
Brass
Sold
H 15.75 in W 12.6 in D 12.6 in
Vintage Antique Diffused Opaline Milk Glass Church Ceiling Pendant Light Lamp
Located in Sale, GB
- A large Art Deco opaline pendant light with prismatic glass diffuser to the base, English circa
Glass
Vintage Mid-Century Industrial Cast Iron Pendant Light with Chicken Wire
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage mid-century industrial black cast iron pendant light with industrial glass diffuser and
Iron
Sold
H 41.74 in W 13.78 in D 13.78 in
5 Opaline Pendant Light in the style of Jean Royere, enamelled steel circa 1950s
Located in London, GB
A red enamelled steel pendant light with five opaline glass diffusers branched from a central
Enamel
Pendant Lamp Denmark Copper Cone Head, 1960
By Jo Hammerborg, Poul Henningsen, Fog & Mørup
Located in Vienna, AT
pendant light with a diffuser and wonderful lively patina is being offered. It has no makers marks and we
Copper
Single Diffused Opaline Pendant
Located in Llandudno, Conwy
Large cylinder opaline pendant light with prismatic glass diffuser. Wonderfully untouched
Glass
Artemide Pendant Light
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Sleek Artemide pendant light with flying-saucer shaped diffuser (stainless steel and plexi-glass
Plexiglass, Glass
Sold
H 19.69 in W 23.63 in D 23.63 in
Danish Mid-Century Modern Large Pendant Lamp with Metal Symphony
By Lightolier, Preben Dahl
Located in Staphorst, NL
Very scarce largest steel pendant lamp with beautiful diffusing light, Designer: Preben Da(h)l
Early 20th Century Edward Miller Blue and Gold Duplexalite Pendant
By Miller Lamp Company
Located in Canton, MA
A lovely pendant with diffuse indirect light due to the duplexalite technology of the 1930’s
Metal, Brass, Enamel
"Sailor Hat" Holophane
Located in New York, NY
HL0410 Holophane glass "sailor hat" pendant light, fully enclosed with diffuser to
Carl Thore for Granhaga Brass Pendant Light, Sweden, 1960's
By Carl Thore, Granhaga
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Brass pendant light with 6 layers which diffuses the light very nicely. Dsigner Carl Thore
Metal
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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