Pair of Gold-Plated Bronze Drum Light Fixtures, 1960s, Austria
Located in Rijssen, NL
Pair of gold-plated bronze drum light fixtures with several glass panels. This pair is executed to a very high standard.
Brass
Set of 7 Gold-Plated Bronze Drum Light Fixtures, 1960s, Austria
Located in Rijssen, NL
Set of gold-plated bronze drum light fixtures with several glass panels. Best of design from the 1960s.
Brass
Large Drum Light Fixture Painted and Converted Floor Lamp
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Unusual item large vintage drum painted and converted into a floor lamp light fixture.
$820 / item
Pendant-Porcupine Quill Drum
Located in New York, NY
Sustainably sourced porcupine quills are bound together to create this light fixture's striking drum shade. Because of the organic nature of the materials, no two pendants are exactl...
Organic Material
$845 / item
Pendant-Porcupine Quill Drum
Located in New York, NY
Sustainably sourced porcupine quills are bound together to create this light fixture's striking drum shade. Because of the organic nature of the materials, no two pendants are exactl...
Organic Material
Brass and Crystal Drum Pendant Light Fixture
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This Mid-Century Lobmeyr-style drum-shaped pendant fixture features hundreds of tightly, and, oh so symmetrically strung 3/4” to 1/8” glass crystals framed by two brass rings which f...
Brass
Italian Tambour Drum Light Fixture with Brass Frame
Located in Troy, MI
New and made in Italy with Murano glass components. This hanging drum fixture is 32-1/2” in diameter with a polished brass frame and border of Murano glass pieces in a slightly iride...
Brass
Drum Shaped Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1940s French painted tole drum-shaped light fixture with milk glass inset.
Metal
Midcentury Lorin Marsh Polished Nickel Parchment Drum Chandelier Light Fixture
By Lorin Marsh
Located in Roslyn, NY
A wonderful Mid-Century Modern Lorin Marsh polished nickel parchment drum Chandelier / 6-Light Fixture. Currently: 50" H x 22" Round Height can be cut down to desired size.
Nickel
Dorothy Draper style Drum Ceiling Light
Located in Stamford, CT
Brass trimmed black painted metal drum shaped hanging light fixture with pierced wave pattern and frosted glass.
Sold
H 10 in W 17.5 in D 17.5 in
Flushmount Texas Lightsmith Style Mica Vintage Drum Fixture - Three Lights
Located in Lomita, CA
A combination of light and warmth combine to make this flushmount Mica shade drum fixture in wrought iron a great choice for a number of settings.
Wrought Iron
Midcentury Wood Painted Light Fixture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Unique midcentury drum shaped light fixture made of strips of painted wood.
Metal
J.T. Kalmar Elegant Cut Glass Flush Mount Light Fixture 1960s
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in New York, NY
Beautifully patterned, drum shape, cut glass light fixture by renowned Austrian lighting manufacturer J.T.
Metal
Copper Drum Light Fixture
Located in Chicago, IL
Contemporary copper drum light fixture. Wired for USA, four bulbs. Chain drop: 14.5".
Copper
French Iron Drum Three-Light Fixture with Screen Surround from the 1930s
Located in Atlanta, GA
This elegant French iron drum three-light fixture, circa 1930 would bring the pleasant ambiance of dimmed lighting into any room.
Iron
1960s California Studio Pottery Drum-Shaped Pendant Light Fixture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This example has a low, wide drum shape with raised vents. The light fixture holds a single, standard bulb and is fitted with a steel cable for hanging.
Steel
Vintage Red White Glass Bronze Snare Drum Flush Mount Light Fixture Chandelier
Located in Roslyn, NY
A whimsical vintage red enamel painted and white glass bronze mounted snare drum form flush mount light fixture with rewired Edison light bulb leading down from 3-rope twist chains.
Bronze
Missoni Home "Cartagena" Drum Light
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Oversized Missoni Home drum light fixture in graphic black and white Missoni Home Cartagena Fabric.
Art Deco Glass Drum Motif Light Fixture
Located in Long Island City, NY
An unusual Art Deco period three light chandelier having a wood shaft supporting 3 brass arms fitted with white glass globes decorated with snare drum motifs. Berlin, circa 1930.
Brass
Industrial Hanging Lights
Located in Houston, TX
vintage industrial drums, repurposed as hanging light fixture, original yellow paint, newly wired, priced individually
Steel
$8,320 / set
H 7.68 in W 8.67 in D 4.14 in
Set of 6 Ice Glass Wall Sconces with Brass Tone by J.T. Kalmar, Austria
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Rijssen, NL
Set of 6 beautiful and elegant modern brass toned wall lights or sconces, manufactured by J.T. Kalmar Austria in the 1970s. Lovely design, executed to a very high standard. Each ...
Steel, Brass
$6,800 / set
H 17.71 in W 13 in D 7.87 in
Barovier & Toso Midcentury Wall Lights Sconces, Glass & Brass, Italy, 1965
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Vienna, AT
Two pairs (4 pieces in total) of Midcentury sconces by Barovier and Toso, Italy, circa 1960- priced per pair Wonderful set of large wall lamps by the famous manufacturer Barovier &a...
Brass
Mood Ceiling Lamp
Located in Rome, RM
The Mood Ceiling Lamp was designed by Betony Vernon in 2024 and is fully handcrafted in Italy. Made to order with a production lead time of around seven weeks, the lamp is also avail...
Textile
Midcentury Floor Lamp, circa 1970s
Located in Praha, CZ
Made in Hungary Made of metal, plastic Adjustable shades 2x60W, E27 or E26 Bulb With aged patina US adapter included Original condition.
Metal
$3,697 / set
H 29.53 in W 12.01 in D 12.01 in
Pair of Modernist Cubic Chandeliers in Brass & Colour Glass, S. Liikkanen, 1970s
Located in Helsinki, FI
A pair of Finnish Modernist pendants in brass and brown glass manufactured by Finnish lamp maker S. Liikkanen in the 1970s. The lamps feature a cubical structure in brass with the br...
Brass
Luma Large Suspension
Located in Paris, FR
Suspension Luma Large in natural handwoven rattan. With 1 bulb, lamp holder type E27. Max. power 20 W, 220 Volt, bulb not included. With electrical cable lenght 200 cm; steel cabl...
Rattan
Well Pendant 14"
By Allied Maker
Located in Glen Cove, NY
A spot bulb shoots light into a sandblasted glass dome that is suspended by a leather strap and brass hardware. The fixture creates a warm glow inside the glass as well as casting dr...
Brass
Lantern Pendant Small
By Workstead
Located in Floyd, VA
The LANTERN PENDANT SMALL brings sculptural elegance and quiet drama to any space. Crafted in the U.S. and wrapped in luminous 100% Dupioni Raw Silk, it radiates a warm, ambient glow...
Silk
Poliedri Chandelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian modern chandelier with smoky brown polyhedron / polyhedral shaped Murano glass, mounted on white enameled metal frame, in the style of Venini and Carlo Scarpa / Made in Italy...
Murano Glass
Italian, 1950s Mid-Century Enamel Floor Lamp
By Arteluce
Located in New York, NY
An original Mid-Century Italian floor lamp with a brass swing arm and decorative colored enamel to the neck and a Carrara marble base. Newly Rewired.
Marble, Brass, Enamel
1951 M.O.M.A. Design Competition Lamp Designed by A.W. and Marion Geller
By Yasha Heifetz
Located in Chicago, IL
This floor lamp, designed by A.W. and Marion Geller, was one of the prize winners of the 1951 lamp design competition sponsored by The Museum of Modern Art and The Heifetz Company, a...
Brass, Metal
Midcentury Design Adjustable Floor Lamp, 1960s
Located in Praha, CZ
- Czechoslovakia, 1960s - Good original condition.
Iron
Woven Pendant
By Workstead
Located in Floyd, VA
The Woven Pendant is a meditation on shelter and warmth. Two canted, nested forms create a glowing, hive-like presence that radiates light above and below. Anchored by a large brass ...
Rattan
$7,800
H 19.89 in Dm 66.93 in
Rare and Elegant Mid Century Modern Floor Lamp or Standing Light Austria 1960s
Located in München, BY
Absolutely rare, elegant and highly decorative Mid-Century Modern floor lamp or standing light. Designed and manufactured probably in Austria, 1960s. Executed in teak, brass, metal ...
Metal, Brass, Aluminum
$1,040 / set
H 4.34 in Dm 7.88 in
Several Round Amber Textured Glass Wall Lights Flush Mounts, Limburg, 1970
By Helena Tynell
Located in Rijssen, NL
Set of three amber colored textured glass wall lights designed by Glashütte Limburg around 1960-1970 in Europe, Germany. The rich textured bubbled glass gives a wonderful glow. Can ...
Glass, Blown Glass
Lantern Pendant Large
By Workstead
Located in Floyd, VA
The LANTERN PENDANT LARGE celebrates scale and sophistication, commanding attention through its sculptural presence and luxurious materials. Handcrafted in the USA, each custom shade...
Silk
Classic Empire Center Table, Oatmeal
Located in Westwood, NJ
A Classic Empire style grey cerused oak oatmeal stained center table with a carved ogee edge, raised on an octagonal pedestal base. Dimensions: 42" W x 42" D x 30" H. Clearance: 27"
Wood
Bertu Counter Stools, White Oak Counter Stool, Chile Stool
By Bertu Furniture
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Bertu Counter Stools, White Oak Counter Stool, Chile Stool This White Oak Chile Counter Stool is beautifully constructed from solid wood in Ohio, USA. The stool is chunky and modern...
Wood, Oak
$6,817 / set
H 24.01 in Dm 13.78 in
Pair of Constant Night Stands in Iroko Wood by Master Studio for Lemon
By Lemon
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Neatly proportioned with exceptional detailing, the constant nightstand is your perfect bedside partner. In our furniture making, the IDEA is to create special pieces that you can bu...
Hardwood
$277Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 4.14 in W 2.56 in D 4.14 in
Set of 6 Handmade Unique Goto Murano Drinking Glasses
By Roberto Beltrami
Located in Murano, VE
The Murano Glass Goto collection brings a piece of authentic Italian art to your dining table. Hand-blown with artistic expertise, these glasses are inspired by the traditional Venet...
Murano Glass
$2,838 / item
H 24 in W 24 in D 24 in
Modern Fabric Pendant Light by Studio Mirei, Nebula 60, from Costantini
Located in New York, NY
The Nebula collection is drawn out of the interstellar clouds of dust and gas in space - regions where stars begin to form. Made of a woven natural fiber from the banana tree, which ...
Natural Fiber
Mirror-Large Round Porcupine Quill
Located in New York, NY
An earthy yet edgy take on the classic starburst mirror, this striking piece was handcrafted from genuine porcupine quills, naturally shed and collected on a farm in Cape Town, South...
Mirror
Large Raul Reyes 'Rey 30' Perforated Polished Brass Dome Chandelier
By Lisa Johansson-Pape, Florian Schulz, Paavo Tynell
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Large Raul Reyes 'Rey 30' Perforated Polished Brass Dome Chandelier. Hand-fabricated in Los Angeles, these highly refined chandeliers are reminiscent of the iconic mid-century Finni...
Brass
$4,725Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 23.63 in Dm 27.56 in
Rezzonico chandelier 5 arms clear Murano glass, multicolor details by Multiforme
By Multiforme
Located in Venezia, Veneto
Kia Ora chandelier 5 lights clear Murano glass with blue and ruby trims, multicolour vitreous paste details. Kia Ora is the combination of the traditional Venetian structure with g...
Blown Glass, Art Glass, Murano Glass
$6,800 / item
H 48 in W 33 in D 2.75 in
Pink Octagonal Faceted Murano Glass and Brass Wall Mirrors, Italy
By Michel Contessa
Located in Miami, FL
Pink octagonal faceted Murano glass and brass wall mirrors, Italy Ready to ship from our Miami gallery, this handcrafted Italian Murano glass wall mirrors features octagonal pink fac...
Brass
$944Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 14.97 in Dm 35.44 in
Boo Bed • Hand-Carved Dog Bed in Teak with Sheepskin Upholstery, by Odditi
By Odditi
Located in CAROOL, NSW, AU
The Boo Bed is a contemporary architectural throne for your doggo. Upholstered in luxurious long haired sheepskin for your fur baby’s comfort. Featuring hand-carved details and made ...
Sheepskin, Teak
Cast Bronze Pendant, Verdigris Finish, Flor de Bronce Collection
By L'Aviva Home
Located in New York, NY
Inspired by the layered significance of the calla lily in Mexican culture, this collection blends the bold heft of cast bronze with sculpted, flowing curves that echo the flower’s fo...
Bronze
Handcrafted Sunburst Mirror, Porcupine Quill and Metal, Cape Town, 28”
Located in New York, NY
An earthy yet edgy take on the classic starburst mirror, this striking piece was handcrafted from genuine porcupine quills, naturally shed and collected on a farm in Cape Town, South...
Mirror
Murano Sputnik Spherical Green Glass and Brass Chandelier
Located in Roma, Lazio
A fantastic emerald green sputnik, with a surprising design and for its very low height, which allows it to fit in both high and low ceilings. Very elegant, it will furnish and decor...
Brass
Cast Bronze Sconce, Verdegris Finish, Flor de Bronce Collection
By L'Aviva Home
Located in New York, NY
Inspired by the layered significance of the calla lily in Mexican culture, this collection blends the bold heft of cast bronze with sculpted, flowing curves that echo the flower’s fo...
Bronze
Rattan Coffee Table
Located in London, GB
A coffee table handwoven in natural rattan, featuring a draped base mimicking the look of a cloth-covered table, crafted entirely from woven rattan for a structured, sculptural silho...
Rattan
$800 / item
H 10.6 in Dm 14.5 in
'Filigrana' S3 Ellipse Lamp in Black and Opal Blown Glass for Established & Sons
By Established & Sons, Sebastian Wrong
Located in Los Angeles, CA
'Filigrana' S3 Ellipse Lamp in Black and Opal Blown Glass for Established & Sons The iconic Filigrana collection, created by former Established & Sons Creative Director Sebastian Wr...
Blown Glass, Acrylic
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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