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 Art Deco ceiling mounted uplight. Crafted with flair, its hammered copper shade susp...
Copper
Signed Articulating American Fixture Co. Desk Lamp - Emerald Light Shade
Located in Peekskill, NY
The original makers (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 frosted star burst cut glass shade. American, Circa 1920. In excellent antique co...
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 holders, canopy and chain. Antique finish has been restored and fixture is complet...
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 rim is embossed with circular geometric pattern and all four arms are heavy cast w...
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 supporting a metal bowl with three arms between. The bowl in natural colour sans pa...
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 with capped "emergency" gas light valves. Each fixture has three lights surrounded b...
Crystal, Brass
Antique Leaded Glass Pendant Light Fixture, American Early 20th Century
Located in San Francisco, CA
In excellent condition. American, early 20th century, 1905-1920.
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 hinged sphere frame, and decorated with repousee work. By E.F. Caldwell. Provenance: Ori...
Bronze
Exceptional American Cast Glass Light Fixture
Located in San Francisco, CA
Heavy cast glass bowl with extremely detailed bacchanalian scene with human figures and flora. Original intentional patination in the recessed areas. Great quality hanging fixture wi...
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 shades (NOT the same as the opaque white glass used on newer fixtures today), and b...
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 with cast iron cages covering the opaque white shades.
Metal
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 lights.
At 209 East 59th Street.
Bronze
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 shade and an unlacquered brass fitting and a new twisted black silk cord that's adjust...
Brass
Neoclassical Style Glass and Brass Light Fixture, American circa 1915
Located in San Francisco, CA
American, early 20th century, circa 1915. Restored and rewired.
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 satin finish; art glass shades.
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 beaded ball. Light has four sockets, recently rewired. American, circa 1920.
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. Dealer: G302YP
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 labeled 27 and has a "Union Made" sticker. Rewired with replacement globes.
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 enamel ruffled shades.
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 suspended over a single "candle" and scrolled wrought iron decorative spandrels.
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 paint, mica panels and hardware. Newly re-wired.
Aluminum
Frosted and Cut-Glass Pendant Light Fixture, American Early 20th Century
Located in San Francisco, CA
Newly re-wired, chain can be adjusted to desired length. American, early 20th century.
Glass
Antique Bronze and Art Glass Light Fixture, American, circa 1920
Located in San Francisco, CA
American, early 20th century, circa 1920. Newly re-wired.
Bronze
2 Caldwell Light Fixtures
By J.E. Caldwell & Co.
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A set of 2 Caldwell gold light fixtures.
Metal
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 shade accented in black detail with a nickel plated brass crown hanging from a polis...
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 patterned crystal embellished bells. A wonderful quality example of the period, restored or...
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
Made circa 1905, this handsome fixture includes wonderful craftsmanship in the delicate leaf pattern that intertwines within the body of the light, continuing to the canopy.Wonderful...
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
This brass chandelier with five arms depicts Quetzalcoatl, an Aztec deity that is a cross between a snake and a bird. Quetzalcoatl, also known as the "Plumed Serpent," was used as a ...
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 or music room with very high ceilings.
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 decorative castings in a gold-olive bronze. Fitted with Edison bulbs. Cleaned, rewire...
Mid-Century Brass And Glass Flush Mount Fixture, 1960s
Located in Bastogne, BE
Amazing Vintage Ceiling Lamp. Antique Brass And Glass Flush Mount Fixture. A lamp is a light source that should be in every home. This item of lighting is used in bedrooms, living r...
Brass
$2,950
H 11 in W 16 in D 16 in
Wonderful French Art Deco Silvered Bronze and Art Glass Flush Mount Fixture
Located in Roslyn, NY
A wonderful French Art Deco silvered bronze and art glass flush mount fixture set with four lights inside.
Bronze
1920's Large Leaded Opaline Glass Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1920's large leaded glass light fixture with 8-10 interior lights.
Opaline Glass
Articulated Green Glass Square Tube Desk Lamp
Located in Peekskill, NY
This is a beautiful telescoping drafting/art table lamp. The base has a clamp for mounting... important if the table is able to tilt. The tubing is square and has a bright Japanned o...
Brass
French Art Deco Flush Mount Chandelier Glass & Brass 1930s
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Elegant French Art Deco flush mount ceiling light with textured glass and brass from the 1930s. Manufacturer: unknown. Execution: round. Style: art deco, mid century, modernist....
Brass
British Green Enamel Nickel Plated Brass Desk Table Light
Located in Amsterdam, NL
British green enamel and nickel plated brass desk light 2,5 meter black cotton flex, plug and switch Available with UK / US plug B22 bulb holder Weight: 4.00 kg / 8.8 lb Priced p...
Brass, Enamel, Nickel
$1,209
H 57.09 in W 27.56 in D 5.91 in
Antique Arts & Crafts Brass Rise and Fall Glass Ceiling Light Lamp, c.1910
Located in London, GB
An incredibly elegant rise and fall ceiling light made in England. c.1910 An exceptional early 20th‑century rise‑and‑fall pendant of forged and hammered brass, shaped with the fluid...
Brass
Art Deco Glass and Brass Ceiling Lamp, 1940s, France
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Art Deco Glass and Brass Ceiling Lamp, 1940s, France Lampshade is in very good vintage condition. This lamp works with 2x B22 French light bulbs. Wired and suitable to use with 22...
Brass
$1,099Sale Price|20% Off
H 12.6 in Dm 12.6 in
French Art Deco Chandelier Ezan Molded Glass & Copper Ceiling Pendant, C 1930
Located in Labrit, Landes
Moulded glass and copper chandelier or lustre, French Luminaire made circa 1940 in the manufacture of Jean Gauthier. It was situated in Ezanville, near Paris, that is why Jean Gauthi...
Copper
$388
H 43.31 in W 6.7 in D 23.63 in
Swedish Army Green Metal Spring Vintage Industrial Machinist Work Desk Light
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Green metal industrial 2 arm work light made for the Swedish Army adjustable in height and angle including plug and switch in shade Weight: 2.00 kg / 4.4 lb Priced per individual i...
Metal, Aluminum
Rare Ceiling Lamp in Brass, Made in Denmark 1940s
Located in Lejre, DK
Rare ceiling lamp / uplight in painted brass, designed and made in Denmark 1940s. Great original condition.
Metal, Brass
Industrial Desk Lamp, Cast Iron and Steel Adjustable
By Get Back, Inc.
Located in Oakville, CT
Table task lamp, cast iron and steel American adjustable desk light, vintage Industrial. Base diameter measures 6", shade diameter measures 3 1/2". Adjustable arm measures 15 1/2". C...
Enamel, Steel, Iron
$2,020
H 31.11 in W 22.45 in D 5.91 in
Edwardian Antique Copper Brass Holophane Glass Gasolier Ceiling Light. c.1900
Located in London, GB
An incredible early 20th‑century twin‑arm ceiling light. c.1900 Manufactured to a very high quality, originally gas‑fired and later sensitively converted for electricity. The cast‑b...
Brass
$801Sale Price|20% Off
H 11.82 in Dm 13.78 in
French Art Nouveau Brass Cut Blown Glass Flush Mount Ceiling Light, 1900s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Stunning Art Nouveau flush mount ceiling light. Striking French design from the 1900s. Original patinated brass frame with original hand blown cut glass shade. Rewired with one origi...
Brass
Early Ceiling Lamp in Copper and Brass by Poul Henningsen, 1930's
By Poul Henningsen
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Early Ceiling Lamp in Copper and Brass by Poul Henningsen, 1930's Additional Information: Material: Copper and brass Style: Mid century, Scandinavian Rare and early ceiling lamp mod...
Copper, Brass
French Art Deco Flush Mount Chandelier Glass & Brass 1930s
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Elegant French Art Deco flush mount ceiling light with textured glass and brass from the 1930s. Manufacturer: unknown. Execution: round. Style: art deco, mid century, modernist. ...
Brass
Pair of 70s Style Italian Bamboo and Brass Table Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Monumental size Bamboo lamps. Crafted in Italy and made to order, these lamps are modern and chic. Production lead time 2-4 weeks. Base diameter 8 inches, hat diameter 20 inches, he...
Brass
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
$2,860 / item
H 29.93 in W 23.63 in D 23.63 in
Ethnic Straw Armchair by +55design Brazilian Design with Indigenous Craft
By Neca Abrantes
Located in Jardim America, SP
This rotating armchair by Neca Abrantes is a striking fusion of contemporary Brazilian design and indigenous handcrafted traditions. Known for her deep passion for native craftsmansh...
Straw
$7,200 / item
H 14 in Dm 36 in
Grand Mid-Century Flush Mount Uplight Ceiling Lamp from Filmcasino Vienna, 1950s
Located in Vienna, AT
We are delighted to present this stunning bowl-shaped pendant light / uplight plafoniere / flush mount light fixture dating back to the 1950s. (Actually there were three pieces avail...
Metal, Aluminum, Brass
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
$1,344 / 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
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
Clock Spring Industrial Articulating Desk Lamp
Located in Peekskill, NY
I always liked this early desk lamp and use one myself. It has a nice clean and elegant profile. It also stands taller than most with a running length of 58 inches. What sets it apar...
Steel
German Art Deco Glass and Brass Ceiling pendant Light 1900
Located in Berlin, DE
Beautiful Art Deco matte glass and brass pendant light. Germany, 1910 Lamp sockets: 1 E27 (US E26). Height of body: 35 cm
Brass
$14,750 / item
H 13 in W 36 in D 52 in
Handcrafted Coffee Table by J.M. Szymanski, Modern Blackened Steel
By J.M. Szymanski
Located in Bronx, NY
TABLE NO. 15 - COFFEE TABLE J.M. Szymanski d. 2019 This Noguchi-inspired coffee table is handcrafted in 3/8” thick steel, with a natural black patina and wax finish, to create an u...
Steel, Iron
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
Closed Dome Prismatic Pendent
By Early Electrics Design Studio
Located in Peekskill, NY
As with all Prismatic glass the reflections and quality of light that it projects make them a favorite. This is a 9 inch diameter dome prismatic. What make this one unique is the bra...
Glass
Leather Pendant Light in Camel, Natural Brass, Capa, Saddle Collection
By L'Aviva Home
Located in New York, NY
The lamps in this collection are inspired by Colombia’s equestrian heritage, layered with a jewel-toned color palette that takes inspiration from the works of Colombian artist Fernan...
Brass
$3,990 / item
H 15.75 in W 74.81 in D 29.14 in
Mustard Velvet Daybed with V-Shaped Beechwood Base, Model V
By Dusty Deco
Located in Los Angeles, CA
DD V daybed is an exclusive daybed made by hand in Bosnia and Herzegovina by skilled craftsmen with long experience in wood and upholstery. Both frame and the characteristic V-shaped...
Fabric, Beech, Velvet
$778Sale Price / item|47% Off
H 33.47 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in
Dining Chairs by Henning Kjærnulf, Model Razoblade, Denmark, Oak
By Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Set of striking dining chairs by Henning Kjærnulf, made of oak and honey coloured lambskin. Refreshing design with bold Baroque coming together nicely with Mid-Century Modernism. M...
Oak
Art Deco Layered Glass Pendant Light
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Art Deco pendant light with a layered shade of ribbed, frosted and cut glass with aluminum fitter is newly wired with 48 inches of braided beige cord to accept a 150 watt bulb.
Aluminum
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.
Designer Eva Menz wants the light to "evoke curiosity and a sense of wonder."
Working with resin, a tricky material, has created moments of failure — and enlightenment.
Commissioned for the lakeside villa of a Finnish industrialist, it illuminated visits with dignitaries.
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The 1920s design is a thrilling combination of saturated colors, ancient motifs and modern aesthetics.
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The alluring pendant light exemplifies the designer’s winsome mid-career work.
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