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Big Stilnovo Ufo Pedant
By Stilnovo, Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Munich, DE
Very nice and modern pedant by Stilnovo. The ufo lamp in glass is quite common, but we never saw
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Sid Cup Pedant, Large
By Martyn Lawrence Bullard
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Modern lighting design with Art Deco leanings. The design Sidcup Pendant by Martyn Lawrence Bullard starts with a simple cylindrical downlight, with graduated rings on either end to ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Chrome Vintage Medical Metal Pedant Light
Located in Amsterdam, NL
French vintage medical pendant lamp
Chrome / metal shade
Weight 2.60 kg / 5.7 lb
Priced per individual item. All lamps have been made suitable by international standards for incand...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Iron, Chrome
Midcentury Glass Pedant by Napako, 1960s
By Napako
Located in Praha, CZ
Made in Czechoslovakia
Made of glass
Cable compatible with USA
1x E27 or E26 bulb
Polished
Fully functional
Good original condition.
Height adjustable.
Category
Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Glass
Midcentury Glass Pedant by Napako, 1960s
By Napako
Located in Praha, CZ
Made in Czechoslovakia
Made of glass
Cable compatible with USA
1x E27 or E26 bulb
Polished
Fully functional
Good original condition.
Height adjustable.
Category
Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Glass
Midcentury Glass Pedant by Napako, 1960s
Located in Praha, CZ
Made in Czechoslovakia
Made of glass, brass
With aged patina
US wiring compatible
1xE27 or E26 bulb
Re-polished
Fully Functional
Good original condition.
Category
Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Glass
Black Enamel Vintage Industrial Pedant Lights
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Large black enamel Industrial lamp. White interior cast iron top.
Weight 7.5 kg / 16.5 lb
Priced per individual item. All lamps have been made suitable by international standards f...
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Mid-20th Century Hungarian Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum, Enamel
Midcentury Glass Bowl Pedants, 1970s, Austria
Located in Almelo, NL
Wonderful ceiling lamps with glass bowl or spheres mounted to a brass element.
The glass has pattern in it, what gives a nice diffuse light effect and a nice pattern on ceiling, wal...
Category
Late 20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Midcentury Czech Single Pedant Lamp, 1960s
Located in Prague 8, CZ
A vintage midcentury pendant light, made in Czechoslovakia in 1960s. In orange with a white interior. Material: milky glass, metal, sheet metal. In good vintage condition, consistent...
Category
Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Midcentury Czech Single Pedant Lamp, 1960s
Located in Prague 8, CZ
A vintage midcentury pendant light, made in Czechoslovakia in 1960s. In red with a white interior. Material: milky glass, metal, sheet metal. In good Vintage condition, consistent wi...
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Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Plastic, Milk Glass
Amsterdamse School Glass Art Deco Pedant Light
Located in Antwerp, BE
‘Amsterdamse School’ glass Art Deco pedant light, manufactured in the 1920s in the Netherlands
Category
Early 20th Century Dutch Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Glass
Archimede Seguso Attr. Amber Glass Pedant Lamp
Located in New York, NY
Archimede Seguso Attributed Amber Glass Pendant Lamp, circa 1960s, within a wrought iron cage with scrolling design. Provenance: From a New York City collection.
Category
Late 20th Century Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Glass
French Chrome Metal Vintage Medical Pedant Lights
Located in Amsterdam, NL
French vintage medical pendant lamp
Chrome / metal shade
Weight 2.00 kg / 4.4 lb
Priced per individual item. All lamps have been made suitable by international standards for incand...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Chrome, Iron
Large Blue Enamel Vintage Industrial Pedant Lights
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Blue enamel industrial lamp. White interior cast iron top.
Weight 7.50 kg / 16.5 lb
Priced per individual item. All lamps have been made suitable by international standards for inc...
Category
Mid-20th Century Hungarian Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Enamel
British Gray Enamel Vintage Industrial Pedant Light
Located in Amsterdam, NL
British vintage industrial hanging pendant.
Light gray enamel with white interior.
Weight 4.80 kg / 10.6 lb
Priced per individual item. All lamps have been made suitable by ...
Category
Mid-20th Century British Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum, Enamel
French Vintage Silver Metal Industrial Pedant Light
Located in Amsterdam, NL
French vintage industrial street lamp
Silver aluminium with metal top
Weight 1.10 kg / 2.4 lb
Priced per individual item. All lamps have been made suitable by international st...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum, Iron
Midcentury Glass Pedant by Kamenicky Senov, 1970s
By Kamenicky Senov
Located in Praha, CZ
Made in Czechoslovakia
Made of glass, metal
US wiring compatible
1xE27 or E26 bulb
Re-polished
Fully functional
Good original condition.
Category
Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Modern Pedant Chandelier, Opaline Glass, Czechoslovakia, 1970s
Located in Prague 8, CZ
Modern pendant chandelier made of white opal glass, made in Czechoslovakia in 1970s. Very well preserved condition. New wiring.
Category
Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Opaline Glass
Brass Kalmar Modern Ice Glass Pedant, 1970
By Kalmar Lighting, J.T. Kalmar
Located in Rijssen, NL
High-end and elegant modern pendant light, manufactured by Kalmar, Austria in the 1970s. Lovely design and heavy quality. The light fixture has eight sockets and two layers of extrem...
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass
Amsterdamse School Painted Glass Art Deco Pedant Light
Located in Antwerp, BE
Beautiful ‘Amsterdamse School’ glass Art Deco pedant light, manufactured in the 1920s in the
Category
Early 20th Century Dutch Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass, Copper
Stockmann-Orno, Pedant Light, Brass, Glass, Finland, 1940s
By Stockmann-Orno
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and etched glass pendant light designed and produced by Stockman-Orno, Finland, 1940s.
Dimensions of canopy (inches): 3” H x 3.8” Diameter
Socket takes standard E-26 bulbs. ...
Category
Vintage 1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Pedant Light "Famous Paintings" the Dutch Artist Jack Liemburg
Located in Rijssen, NL
"Famous Paintings" custom made pedant lamp with a shade with made of a collage of mixed prints of
Category
21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Swedish Designer, Pedant Light, Brass, Glass, Fabric, Sweden, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass, brown fabric and frosted glass pendant light designed and produced in Sweden, 1930s.
Dimensions of canopy (inches): 1.5” H x 3.5” Diameter
Socket takes standard E-26 bulbs....
Category
Vintage 1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
1 of 14 Glass Amber Pedant Lights, Doria, 1960s
By Doria Leuchten Germany
Located in Rijssen, NL
1 of the18 Cascade lamps in a bubble design, model 4309, manufactured by Doria. It is suitable especially for high ceilings and lounge areas. The four large glass bubbles create a be...
Category
Vintage 1970s German Post-Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Large Blue Enamel Vintage Industrial Round Glass Pedant Lights
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Blue enamel industrial lamp. White interior cast iron top. Clear round glass.
Measures: Weight 9.50 kg / 20.9 lb
Priced per individual item. All lamps have been made suitable b...
Category
Mid-20th Century Hungarian Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Enamel
Pair of Brass Kalmar Modern Ice Glass Pedants, 1970
By Kalmar Lighting, J.T. Kalmar
Located in Rijssen, NL
Pair of high-end and elegant modern chandeliers, manufactured by Kalmar, Austria in the 1970s. Lovely design and heavy quality. Each chandelier has six sockets and two layers of extr...
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass, Metal
Midcentury Set of 2 Glass Pedants by Napako, 1960s
By Napako
Located in Praha, CZ
Made in Czechoslovakia
Made of glass
Cable compatible with USA
1x E27 or E26 bulb
Polished
Fully functional
Good original condition.
Height adjustable.
Category
Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Milk Glass
French Vintage Silver Metal Industrial Pedant Lights by Mazda
By Mazda
Located in Amsterdam, NL
French vintage industrial street lamp by van Mazda, France
Silver aluminium with metal top
Weight 1.00 kg / 2.2 lb
Priced per individual item. All lamps have been made suitabl...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum, Iron
Hand Blown Glass Pedant Light by Doria, Germany, 1970s
By Doria Leuchten Germany
Located in Rijssen, NL
A large glass chrome hanging lamp from the 1970s of the Fa. Doria. Perfectly cast from one-piece. The lamp has two different glass constructions and a chrome finish. A high quality p...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Pedant Light "French Dining" by the Dutch Artist Jack Liemburg
Located in Rijssen, NL
"French Dining" custom made pedant lamp with a shade with made of a collage of mixed prints with
Category
21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Large Set of Midcentury Glass Bowl Pedants, 1970s, Austria
Located in Almelo, NL
Wonderful ceiling lamps with glass bowl or spheres mounted to a brass element. The glass has pattern in it, what gives a nice diffuse light effect and a nice pattern on ceiling, wall...
Category
Late 20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Hand Blown Gold Glass Pedant Light by Doria, Germany, 1970s
By Doria Leuchten Germany
Located in Rijssen, NL
Several Large glass and brass ceiling lights from the 1970s of the factory Doria Leuchten, Germany, Europe. The lamp has a clear glass bulb with a brass fitting. A high quality piece...
Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Simon P. Henningsen for Lyskaer Belysning Pedant Light, Model 4815
By Lyskjaer Belysning, Simon Poul Henningsen
Located in Amsterdam, NL
White aluminum pendant light by Simon P. Henningsen for Lyskaer Belysning.
The lamp can be adjusted in height form 60 to 154 cm. The original plastic ceiling cap is damaged, but can...
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Cascade Light Fixture with Five Pedant Lights by Helena Tynell, 1970s
By Glashütte Limburg, Helena Tynell
Located in Rijssen, NL
A absolutely amazing and huge ceiling mount pendant light fixture with five pedant lights from the
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Chrome
one available Glass Pedants Designed by Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors
By Orrefors, Carl Fagerlund
Located in Hudson, NY
Two half glass cylinders with single socket and brass rod.
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Cascade Light Fixture with Three-Pedant Lights by Helena Tynell, 1970s
By Glashütte Limburg, Helena Tynell
Located in Rijssen, NL
An absolutely amazing and huge ceiling mount pendant light fixture with three-pedant lights from
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Chrome
Paavo Tynell Manner Pedant Light of Brass with Perforated Pattern 1950s
By Lyfa, Paavo Tynell, Bent Karlby
Located in Aarhus C, DK
This pendant is made of brass with a fine patina on the surface, a patina developed from gentle use over time. The inside of the pendant has white lacquer.
The perforated pattern alo...
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass
Post Modern Grey Holmegaard Glass Pedant Lamp Iceland by Peter Svarrer
By Peter Svarrer
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A small mouth blown mushroom shaped opaline and colored grey glass pendant light designed by Peter Svarrer and made by Holmegaard in Denmark during the early 2000s. Original sticker ...
Category
Early 2000s Danish Post-Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Blown Glass
Blown Glass and Chrome Tube Pedant Lights by Staff Leuchten, 1970s
By Staff Leuchten
Located in Rijssen, NL
One of the three original 1970s tubular lights produced by Staff Leuchten, Germany.
Heavy quality glass lights with hand blown shades on a chrome pendant. All original.
This item is ...
Category
Vintage 1970s German Space Age Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Chrome
1 of the 8 Small Brass Pedant Lights by Helena Tynell, 1970s
By Helena Tynell
Located in Rijssen, NL
Small pedant lights from the designer Helena Tynell. Manufactured in circa 1970 (late 1960s and
Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Peter Behrens large Luzette Pedant Glass + Copper by Siemens Schuckert 1910s
By Peter Behrens, Siemens
Located in Aarhus C, DK
Large version Luzette pendent designed by Peter Behrens in 1908 for Siemens-Schuckert.
The pendant has a combined lower shade of frosted glass with upper shade of milk white opaline...
Category
Vintage 1910s German Art Nouveau Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass, Copper
One of the Three Brass Kalmar Modern Ice Glass Pedants, 1970
By Kalmar Lighting, J.T. Kalmar
Located in Rijssen, NL
One of the three high-end and elegant modern chandeliers, manufactured by Kalmar Austria in the 1970s. Lovely design and heavy quality. Each chandelier has six sockets and two layers...
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass, Metal
Pair of Hand Blown Glass Pedant Lights by Doria, Germany, 1970s
By Doria Leuchten Germany
Located in Rijssen, NL
A pair of large glass chrome hanging lamps from the 1970s of the Fa. Doria. Perfectly cast from one-piece. The lamp has two different glass constructions and a chrome finish. A high ...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Chrome
1950s Brass and Acrylic Cascade Pedant by Emil Stejnar for Rupert Nikoll
By Emil Stejnar
Located in Amsterdam, NH
The acrylic beading and contrasting brass elements add an air of opulence to this beautiful light. Height variable up from the light measuring in at 19 cm. As it is now 100cm in heig...
Category
Vintage 1950s Austrian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
1950s Brass and Acrylic Cascade Pedant by Emil Stejnar for Rupert Nikoll
By Rupert Nikoll, Emil Stejnar
Located in Amsterdam, NH
The acrylic beading and contrasting brass elements add an air of opulence to this beautiful light. We have more of the same style, different shapes, in stock. Also matching table lig...
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Large Antique French Art Nouveau Pedant Light 1910 Floral Glass Light Chandelier
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
Exquisite large Art Nouveau pendant light with Floral carved glass shade from France 1910.
The large glass shade is breathtaking ! Made from thick frosted glass and decorated with ...
Category
Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass, Bronze
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H 35.44 in W 9.85 in D 9.85 in
1 of the 3 Glass Pedants by Helena Tynell for Glashütte Limburg, 1960
By Helena Tynell, Glashütte Limburg
Located in Rijssen, NL
One of the Three beautiful bubble glass chandeliers or pendant lights designed by Helena Tynell for Glashütte Limburg. A design Classic, the amber colored/toned hand blown glass give...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass, Steel, Chrome
1 of the 3 Glass Pedants by Helena Tynell for Glashütte Limburg, 1960
By Helena Tynell, Glashütte Limburg
Located in Rijssen, NL
Three beautiful bubble glass chandeliers or pendant lights designed by Helena Tynell for Glashütte Limburg. A design Classic, the amber colored/toned hand blown glass gives a wonderf...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass, Chrome
Pair of Hand Blown Glass Tube Pedant Lights by Staf Lights 1970s, Germany
By Staff Leuchten
Located in Rijssen, NL
Pair of original 1970s tubular light produced in Germany by Staf, 1970 Germany. High quality glass lights with hand blown shades. All original condition.
This item is in excellent vi...
Category
Vintage 1970s German Space Age Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Chrome
1 of the 3 Iron and Clear Glass Pedant Lights by Glashütte, 1960
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Rijssen, NL
This octagonal glass pendant lights were manufactured by Glashütte Limburg in Germany during the 1960s. Beautiful craftsmanship.
The lamp, made from elaborate clear glass features o...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass, Iron
Set of Four-Light Fixtures Koch & Lowy, Two Sconces and Two Pedant Lights, 1970
By Koch & Lowy, Peill & Putzler
Located in Rijssen, NL
price is for the set. Sold separately, in pairs or as a set.
Size of the large pedant light:
D " (26 cm
Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass
H 31.5 in Dm 10.24 in
Set of Four-Light Fixtures Koch & Lowy, Two Sconces and Two Pedant Lights, 1970
By Koch & Lowy, Peill & Putzler
Located in Rijssen, NL
price is for the set. Sold separately, in pairs or as a set.
Size of the large pedant light:
D " (33 cm
Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass
Bent Karlby Peanut Pedant Made of Mouth-Blown White Opaline Glass by Lyfa 1950s
By Lyfa, Bent Karlby
Located in Aarhus C, DK
The Peanut pendent is made of white mouth-blown opaline glass with brass fittings.
It was designed by Danish Bent Karlby (1912-1998) in 1946 and is manufactured by the Danish lamp ...
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
H 16.54 in Dm 10.24 in
1 of the 7 Blown Glass and Brass Tube Pedant Lights by Staff Leuchten, 1970s
By Staff Leuchten
Located in Rijssen, NL
One of the 10 original 1970s high-end tubular lights produced in Germany by Staff Leuchten, 1970 Germany. Heavy quality glass lights with hand blown shades. All original.
This item i...
Category
Vintage 1970s German Space Age Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
1 of the 8 of Hand Blown Glass Tube Pedant Lights by Staff Lights 1970s
By OTHR
Located in Rijssen, NL
One of the 8 original 1970s high-end tubular lights produced in Germany by Staf, 1970 Germany. Heavy quality glass lights with hand blown shades. All original condition.
This item is...
Category
Vintage 1970s Austrian Space Age Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Chrome
1 of the 7 Hand Blown Glass Tube Pedant Lights by Staff Lights 1970s, Germany
By OTHR
Located in Rijssen, NL
1 of the 7 f original 1970s tubular light produced in Germany by Staf, 1970 Germany. High quality glass lights with hand blown shades. All original condition.
This item is in excelle...
Category
Vintage 1970s Austrian Space Age Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Chrome
1 of the 10 of Hand Blown Glass Tube Pedant Lights by Staff Lights, 1970s
By Staff Leuchten
Located in Rijssen, NL
One of the 10 original 1970s high-end tubular lights produced in Germany by Staf, 1970 Germany. Heavy quality glass lights with hand blown shades. All original condition.
This item i...
Category
Vintage 1970s German Space Age Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Chrome
Golden Solid Brass Bumling by Anders Pehrson for Atelje Lyktan, 1960s
By Ateljé Lyktan
Located in Rijssen, NL
1 of the 3 Bumling pedant lamps Produced in Sweden by Ateljé Lyktan, 1960s Design Anders Pehrson
Category
Antique Early 1600s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass
Diaframma pendant lamp by Fabio Lenci for Guzzini, 1974
By iGuzzini, Fabio Lenci
Located in UTRECHT, NL
Very rare pedant lamp called the Diaframma. Designed by Fabio Lenci in 1974. Produced by Design
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Set of Five Mid-Century Art Glass Doria Pendants
By Doria Leuchten Germany
Located in New York, NY
Set of five Doria pedants made out of crystal art glass with chrome-plated shade. Each pendant is
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Chrome
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Entry Pedant For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal entry pedant for your home. An entry pedant — often made from metal, glass and brass — can elevate any home. If you’re shopping for an entry pedant, we have 78 options in-stock, while there are 3 modern editions to choose from as well. Your living room may not be complete without an entry pedant — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. Each entry pedant bearing Mid-Century Modern, Industrial or Scandinavian Modern hallmarks is very popular. A well-made entry pedant has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Glashütte Limburg, Helena Tynell and J.T. Kalmar are consistently popular.
How Much is a Entry Pedant?
Prices for an entry pedant can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $2 and can go as high as $7,207, while the average can fetch as much as $1,477.
Finding the Right chandeliers-pendant-lights for You
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 and vintage 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 (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), 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.
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 whimsical — like the work of Beau & Bien’s Sylvie Maréchal, frequently inspired by her dreams — 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.
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