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Equator Pendant

Equator Danish Red Lamp by Jo Hammerborg from 1968
By Jo Hammerborg
Located in Vienna, Austria
The equator, is a bright red pendant lamp, with a Space Age design. It is composed of two inner
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

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Vintage Danish Equator Pendant for Fog & Mørup
By Fog & Mørup
Located in Bern, CH
This Equator model pendant lamp was designed by Jo Hammerborg for Fog and Mørup in Denmark. The
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Aluminum

Vintage 'Equator' Lamp by Johannes Hammerborg for Fog & Mørup
By Fog & Mørup, Jo Hammerborg
Located in Middelfart, Fyn
'Equator' model pendant lamp designed by Jo Hammerborg for Fog and Mørup, Denmark. Very nice and
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Equator Pendant, Orange/Red, by Jo Hammerborg for Fog and Mørup, 1960s
By Fog & Mørup, Jo Hammerborg
Located in Lejre, DK
Equator pendant with orange/red lacquered metal shades designed by Jo Hammerborg for Fog and Mørup
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Midcentury Blue Equator Pendant by Jo Hammerborg for Fog & Mørup, 1960s
By Fog & Mørup, Jo Hammerborg
Located in Rotterdam, NL
This blue equator pendant lamp was designed by Jo Hammerborg for Fog & Mørup. The lamp was first
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Equator, Blue Space Age Pendant Light by Jo Hammerborg in 1969 for Fog & Mørup
By Fog & Mørup, Jo Hammerborg
Located in Frederiksberg, DK
Equator bright blue pendant light, designed in 1968 by Jo Hammerborg for Fog & Mørup - and re
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Vintage Equator Lamp by Johannes Hammerborg for Fog & Mørup
By Fog & Mørup
Located in Middelfart, Fyn
'Equator' model pendant lamp designed by Jo Hammerborg for Fog and Mørup, Denmark. Very nice and
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Aluminum

Equator Danish Red Lamp by Jo Hammerborg 1969, Fog & Mørup
By Fog & Mørup, Jo Hammerborg
Located in Brondby, Copenhagen
Equator, bright red pendant light, designed in 1968 by Jo Hammerborg for Fog & Mørup and re
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Vintage 1960s Danish Space Age Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

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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 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.