$3,360Sale Price|20% Off
H 15 in W 18 in D 18 in
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Hammered Copper Light Fixture
Located in Chicago, IL
Celebrate the timeless allure of early 20th century industrial design with this stunning American
Copper
Signed Articulating American Fixture Co. Desk Lamp - Emerald Light Shade
Located in Peekskill, NY
(AMERICAN FIXTURE CO.) decal is still intact. The Emerald Light shade is is green over white sandwich glass
Steel
Large Flush Mount Bronze and Glass Light Fixture, American Circa 1920
Located in San Francisco, CA
Large bronze flush mount ceiling light with egg and dart outer border and bead rim around the ivory
Bronze
Early American Sheffield Spindle Light Fixture (4-Light)
Located in Vancouver, BC
Ca. 1912 An early original light fixture fully decorated in the Sheffield pattern with matched bell
Antique American Pan Light Fixture ‘Four-Light’
Located in Vancouver, BC
Unusual American light fixture with Sheffield pattern and original high-low finish, circa 1918. The
20th.C American Industrial Light Fixture
Located in Atlanta, GA
A good example of an early American industrial light ,completely restored with green painted shaft
Unavailable
H 38 in Dm 20 in
Colonial Combination Gas, Electric Crystal Fixture, Pair Available, Three-Light
Located in Vancouver, BC
Ca. 1915 Rare pair of combination gas/electric crystal light fixtures, converted to full electric
Crystal, Brass
Antique Leaded Glass Pendant Light Fixture, American Early 20th Century
Located in San Francisco, CA
light sockets, holds candelabra size bulbs, ready to install. In excellent condition. American, early
Glass
American Beaux-Arts Style Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
An American Beaux-Arts style bronze light fixture in the form of a ribbed milk glass two-part
Bronze
Exceptional American Cast Glass Light Fixture
Located in San Francisco, CA
. Original intentional patination in the recessed areas. Great quality hanging fixture with bronze mounts.
Pair of Early 20th Century American Schoolhouse Fixtures
Located in Chicago, IL
A wonderful pair of early 20th century American schoolhouse pendant light fixtures with milk-glass
Bronze
Pair of American Industrial Enamel Pendant Light Fixtures
Located in Chicago, IL
A great pair of early 20th century American Industrial green enamel metal pendant light fixtures
Metal
Early 20th Century Milk Glass Pendant Light Fixture
Located in Chicago, IL
A simple yet chic early 20th century American pendant light fixture with a wide flat milk glass
Brass
American set of 4 bronze light fixtures
Located in New York, NY
Gilt bronze set of 4 heavy bronze light fixture depicting fruits and flowers on a ring. Interior
Bronze
Neoclassical Style Glass and Brass Light Fixture, American circa 1915
Located in San Francisco, CA
An exceptional neoclassical style pendant ceiling light fixture. Calcite cast glass bowl with
Brass
A Pair of American Neo Classic Design Bronze Light Fixtures
Located in New York, NY
A pair of American Neo Classic design bronze light fixtures with draped garland motif and original
Large Beaded Hanging Ball Pendant Light Fixture, American, circa 1920
Located in San Francisco, CA
Fancy hanging orb shape pendant light fixture with crown fitting hardware above a graduated glass
Bronze
1900s Caldwell Leaded Glass Light Fixture
By Edward F. Caldwell & Co.
Located in Astoria, NY
A circa 1900 leaded glass light fixture with interior lights. In very good vintage condition
Lead
Pair of Train Station Wall Mount Light Fixtures
Located in NYC, NY
A pair of green painted cast iron wall mount light fixtures with white glass globes. Each piece is
Pair of Early 20th Century American Industrial Ruffled Pendant Lights
Located in Chicago, IL
A wonderful and playful pair of early 20th century American industrial light fixtures with red
Steel
Early 20th Century American Iron Light Fixture
Located in Chicago, IL
A charming early 20th century American iron light fixture with a gilt-lined cone-shaped dome
Iron
American Light Fixture
Located in San Francisco, CA
Unusual early 20th century ceiling light in the manner of Oscar Bach. Cast aluminum with original
Aluminum
Frosted and Cut-Glass Pendant Light Fixture, American Early 20th Century
Located in San Francisco, CA
Hanging frosted and cut glass pendant orb light fixture with a single bulb having patinated bronze
Glass
2 Caldwell Light Fixtures
By J.E. Caldwell & Co.
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A set of 2 Caldwell gold light fixtures.
Metal
Antique Bronze and Art Glass Light Fixture, American, circa 1920
Located in San Francisco, CA
High quality cast bronze flushmount light fixture with six iridescent amber color art glass shades
Bronze
Large Art Deco Glass Hanging Pendant Light Fixture, American, 1920s
Located in San Francisco, CA
An unusual shape and design Art Deco period hanging pendant light fixture with a white milk glass
Glass
1900s Caldwell Leaded Glass Light Fixture
By Edward F. Caldwell & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Antique a circa 1900 Caldwell large leaded glass light fixture with interior lights
Bronze
American Composition Light Fixture
Located in Round Top, TX
An American composition and glass light fixture from a Chicago theater, circa 1920.
Composition
Antique American Pan Light Fixture (5-Light)
Located in Vancouver, BC
Ca. 1915 Antique pan light fixture with exceptionally detailed heavy-cast arms fitted with
Crystal, Brass
Sold
H 21 in Dm 25.5 in
Early American Bronze Three-Light Fixture with Grapeleaf Detail & Etched Shades
Located in Minneapolis, MN
. We find that early antique lighting was designed as objects of art and we treat each fixture with
Bronze
American Artsand Crafts Bronze and Mica Hanging Light Fixture
Located in Lake Forest, IL
American Arts and Crafts Bronze and Mica hanging light fixture with Native American / Western Motif
Bronze
Cast Brass Early American Quetzalcoatl Light Fixture
Located in Minneapolis, MN
American architecture; for example, Quetzalcoatl appears on the Chrysler Building in a more stylized, Art
Brass
American Colonial, Four-Light Fixture
Located in Austin, TX
American Colonial four-light, flush mount, pendant type fixture designed for an early 1900s parlor
Glass
Two-Tone Edwardian Five-Light Pan Fixture with Bare Bulbs
Located in Vancouver, BC
Circa 1915. A great looking pan fixture with two-tone brass. Body in dark chocolate bronze, with
$1,349 / 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
$1,050 / item
H 5.5 in Dm 8 in
KINA Wall Sconce or Flushmount in Blown Glass and Bronze by Blueprint Lighting
By Isamu Noguchi, Blueprint Lighting, George Nelson
Located in New York, NY
Introducing the Kina - a striking display of naturalism and intricate design. With its delicate lines and curves, this fixture emulates the beauty of a sea urchin, evoking a sense of...
Brass, Bronze, Enamel, Nickel
$2,499 / item
H 57.48 in W 27.55 in D 0.98 in
Gio Ponti 'F.A. 33' Full Length Mirror in Brass for GUBI
By Gubi, Gio Ponti
Located in Glendale, CA
Gio Ponti 'F.A. 33' Full Length Mirror in Brass for GUBI The 'F.A. 33' mirror was originally designed by Gio Ponti in 1933 for Fontana Arte, the period’s most prominent lamp, glass...
Brass
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
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
$8,800 / item
H 36 in Dm 48 in
Large Counterbalance Ceiling Fixture, White Enamel + Brass by Blueprint Lighting
By Gino Sarfatti, Stilnovo, Arteluce
Located in New York, NY
Handcrafted and made to order, the Counterbalance commands attention with its fluid architectural silhouette, built from a thoughtfully curated palette of on-trend colors and metal f...
Brass, Bronze, Enamel, Chrome, Nickel, Aluminum
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.
Wood
Smoked Murano Glass Wall Sconces with Central Brass Plate
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Wall sconces made of a piece of curved and wavy Murano glass with a central brass plate. Two lights per sconce. Price per sconce
Brass
$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
$3,113
H 19 in Dm 9.5 in
Unique Arts & Crafts Hammered Brass & Opaline Glass Mosaic Pendant Light, 1920s
Located in Lisse, NL
NOTE. We are pleased to inform you that all shipments to the United States are free from import duties and tariffs and that we arrange the shipping ourselves to ensure a smooth, secu...
Metal, Brass, Wire
Capiz Shell Table Lamp, Model Cornelia
By Dusty Deco
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Cornelia Table Lamp is a lamp that is made from capiz shells which gives the material an irregular structure. This makes each lamp unique, something that adds to its character and pe...
Brass
$16,815 / item
H 53.15 in W 125.99 in D 59.06 in
Oval Brass and Parchment Chandelier by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires
By Diego Mardegan
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Beautiful chandelier by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires, this other version of the spider chandelier has longer arms on the sides giving the oval shape. The metal arms paint...
Metal, Brass
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
$2,000 / item
H 8.5 in Dm 17.5 in
Vintage Inspired Handcrafted Fluted Farmhouse Porcelain Pendant Light
By DBO Home
Located in Sharon, CT
Classic, elegant, with a perfectly imperfect touch. We just love our new porcelain Parasol Fluted Pendants. Inspired by a vintage pie cover, we designed them to hang over our kitchen...
Brass
Crackle Textured Handmade Ceramic Mushroom Lamp, Blue
By Streicher Goods, Ethan Streicher
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Every mushroom lamp is hand-made and hand-painted by Ethan Streicher, the founder and designer behind the Streicher Goods brand in Brooklyn, NY. The lamp's silhouette is simple and c...
Brass
$5,425 / 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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