Huge Bakalowits Chandelier No. 3330, Nickel Brass Crystals, 1960s
By Bakalowits & Söhne
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
An extra large chandelier / pendant light model no. 3330 by Bakalowits und Soehne, Austria, manufactured in midcentury, circa 1960.
Crystal, Brass, Nickel
Outsider Pendant Light Extra Large by Jacco Maris
By Jacco Maris
Located in Yonkers, NY
Handmade in Holland not only has a nice “ring” to it, it means Jacco Maris’ fixtures exhibit exemplary quality and jaw-dropping style only a lover of experimentation could achieve. ...
Aluminum
Unavailable|$1,772
Extra Large Sistrah Hanging Light by Otto Müller
By Otto Müller
Located in Vienna, AT
An extremely large ceiling light with frosted and white glass shade and an aluminum mount.
Glass
Unavailable|$1,914
Industrial Extra Large Aluminium Ship Search Light, England, 1930s
Located in Hove, GB
A truly stunning vintage aluminium ships light dating from the 1930s, it's a very large piece with a chunky large hanging chain and ceiling rose. Fully re-wired and takes a standard ...
Aluminum
Unavailable|$998
Grupa Arigato Extra Large Double Black Light, 1stdibs New York
By Filip Despot, Ivana Pavic & Tihana Taraba, Grupa
Located in Yonkers, NY
The Arigato family of fixtures has appreciation built into its very DNA given its name means thank you in Japanese. According to its design team, Tihana Taraba, Ivana Pavic and Filip...
Unavailable|$5,790
Extra Large Wave-Shaped Ceiling Light, 1930s, Hugo Gorge Attributed
By Hugo Gorge
Located in Wien, AT
Huge museal wavy ceiling lamp made of solid brass with nine light bulbs Design and execution of the lamps attributed by Hugo Gorge. Creation time, circa 1935 Good original conditi...
Brass
20th Century 48 Bulb Extra Large Hoop Ceiling Light/Chandelier by Alvin Lustig
By Alvin Lustig
Located in Chicago, IL
20th Century 48 Bulb Extra Large Round/Hoop Ceiling Light/Chandelier by Mid Century Lighting Designer Alvin Lustig. Extra Large Mid-Century Modern ring or hoop shape ceiling light ...
Aluminum, Steel
Enormous French Industrial Black Enamel Factory Pendant Light by Mazda
Located in Ulft, Gelderland
Comes with an 100cm long patinated chain. Size of this extra large French industrial enamel factory pendant light by Mazda.
Enamel
Rare Extra Large Jefferson & Co Model 489 "MOONSTONE" Plafonnier Pendant Light
By Jefferson Electric Co.
Located in Nottingham, GB
16-inch diameter Jefferson & Co"MOONSTONE" plafonnier pendant light A true rarity this extra-large pendant light commands attention with its scale and exquisite detailing.
Brass
Sold|$1,800
Extra Large RAAK 'Fountain' Pendant Light
By RAAK, Bertrand Balas
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Elegant large-scale oil rubbed bronze ‘Springfontein’ (fountain) pendant by Bertrand Balas for RAAK Holland, four bulb setup for diffuse light in the center and single down light on ...
Aluminum
Sold|$275 / item
MOD Midcentury Extra Large Acrylic Globe Pendant Light
By RAAK
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Extra large white acrylic globe lights with clear plastic hardware, black plastic canopy and standard light socket. In original condition with some visible wear consistent with their...
Acrylic
Sold|$660 / item
Extra Large Dark Blue Enamel Factory Light Pendant (7x)
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Factory light blue enamel. White interior cast iron top. Weight: 4.9 kg / 10.8 lb All lamps have been made suitable by international standards for incandescent light bulbs, energy-...
Enamel
Sold|$1,800
Rare Extra Large Cage Light
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Extremely Rare Large Cage Light
Bomba Extra Large Light Blue, Blue Enamel Industrial Pendant (2x)
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Bomba extra large light blue. Blue enamel Industrial pendant.
Enamel, Metal
Extra Large Vintage Decorative Moonstone Pendant Light With Brass Canopy
By Jefferson Electric Co.
Located in Nottingham, GB
DECORATIVE VINTAGE MOONSTONE PENDANT LIGHT Beautiful decorative moonstone glass and large scale make this pendant light the perfect centrepiece for any room. British made circ...
Brass
Extra Large Antique Opaline School House Pendant Light with Brass Fittings
By ASEA
Located in Nottingham, GB
RARE EXTRA LARGE ANTIQUE OPALINE PENDANT LIGHT A rare large size of 400mm diameter, these lights were reclaimed for an industrial mill just outside of Bradford.
Brass
Extra Large Vintage Octagonal Opaline Pendant Light with Cast Copper Canopy
By General Electric Company (GEC) 1
Located in Nottingham, GB
UNUSUAL OCTAGONAL ANTIQUE OPALINE PENDANT LIGHT The unique shape and large size of this antique opaline pendant light make it the perfect centrepiece for any room. British mad...
Copper
Sold|$2,150 / item
Extra Large Wonderful Symfoni Pendant Light Preben Dal Hans Følsgaard AS
By Preben Dahl
Located in Berlin, DE
Beautiful pendant lightning mod. Symfoni by Preben Dal for Hans Følsgaard AS, Denmark. All original finish. Diffused light with a unique pattern. The fixture provides decorative an...
Metal
Mid-Century Extra Large Acrylic Globe Pendant Light with Black Enameled Hardware
By RAAK
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Extra large white acrylic globe pendant light with black enameled stem and plastic canopy.
Metal
Mid-Century Extra Large Acrylic Globe Pendant Light with Black Enameled Hardware
By RAAK
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Extra large white acrylic globe pendant light with black enameled stem and plastic canopy.
Metal
Mid-20th Century Extra Large Glass Opaline and Brass Globe Pendant Light
Located in Lowestoft, GB
A extra large globe opaline glass pendant with its original brass monk cap gallery, stem and spun ceiling rose.
Brass
Extra Large Maria Theresa Twenty-four-light Chandelier
Located in Austin, TX
A lovely extra large Maria Theresa style twenty-four-light chandelier (or hanging fixture) of crystal, glass and gilt metal featuring 16 serpentine arms - the arms alternating betwee...
Crystal, Metal
Extra Large Early 20th Century Copper Church Light
Located in Gloucester, GB
Extra large early 20th century copper church light. - Cast iron and porcelain top - Copper body - Etched glass bottom with wire cage - Takes E27 fitting bulbs - Comes with 10...
Isamu Noguchi Akari 39 Extra Large Light Sculpture
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Dronten, NL
Akari 39 extra large lamp designed by Isamu Noguchi, 1951. Manufactured by Ozeki & Co. in Japan. Bambu structure covered by washi paper. Original 1950s version, new cord and canopy ...
Bamboo, Paper
Industrial Extra Large Aluminum Ship Search Light, England, 1930s
Located in New York, NY
1930s English extra large aluminum ship search light. 150 watt bulb maximum.
Aluminum
Extra Large Ercole Barovier Art Deco Six-Light Chandelier
By Ercole Barovier
Located in Troy, MI
Extra large clear Murano glass six light chandelier attributed to Ercole Barovier, circa 1940s. Chandelier has center ring of ridged glass flanked by an open half circle of glass on ...
Brass
Extra Large Decorative Jefferson Moonstone Glass Plafonnier Ceiling Light
By Jefferson Electric Co.
Located in Nottingham, GB
VINTAGE JEFFERSON & CO MOONSTONE PLAFONNIER PENDANT LIGHT An eye-catching Moonstone Plafonnier Pendant Light signed "Jefferson" Beautiful Moonstone glass with decorative design com...
Brass
Light Green Murano Glass Extra Large Chandelier, Mid-Century Modern
By Venini
Located in Dallas, TX
Extra large Murano glass chandelier, attributed to Venini, Italy 1970s. The Mid Century Modern chandelier is handmade, in a light transparent green Murano glass. It has chrome moun...
Chrome
Chandelier Extra Large Ceiling Light by Preben Fabricius & Jørgen Kastholm
By Preben Fabricius
Located in Chicago, IL
A brass circular pendant chandelier ceiling light by Preben Fabricius & Jørgen Kastholm in a champagne color. Impressive in the largest size 28" diameter pendant designed in 1963 by...
Brass
Capri, Extra Large Big Size Vintage Murano Trasparent Glass Ceiling Light
Located in Roma, IT
Extra Large and elegant built-in Murano glass chandelier in neoclassical style, Italy, circa 1970s. The Murano chandelier, in the Mid-Century Modern style, is composed of two layers ...
Murano Glass
Extra Large Palmetta, Italian Murano Glass Ceiling Light or Flush Mount, 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Extra Large Splendid Murano glass ceiling lamp. Period: circa 1970. The light mounts 13 standard European e14 lamp holders Perfect for decorating a large space. Height measures 4...
Murano Glass
Early 20th C Extra Large Holophane Prismatic Glass and Bronze Chandelier Light
By Holophane
Located in Lowestoft, GB
A large and impressive Holophane chandelier, consisting of a large three part central section and three, three part smaller pendants. The cage is copper and brass with its origina...
Brass, Copper
Rare Large Antique Opaline Globe Pendant Light with Cast Copper Gallery
Located in Nottingham, GB
Rare extra large size antique opaline globe pendant light.
Copper
Dark Blue Metal Vintage Industrial Clear Pendant Light
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Extra large Industrial pendant light. Dark blue metal with transparent plastic tube E39 Weight: 8.50 kg / 18.7 lb Priced per individual item.
Metal
Rare Monumental Jefferson Moonstone Pendant Light With Exceptional Cast Fittings
By Jefferson Electric Co.
Located in Nottingham, GB
RARE EXTRA LARGE JEFFERSON MOONSTONE PENDANT LIGHT WITH EXCEPTIONAL CAST BRASS FITTINGS An exceptionally rare and impressive large Jefferson Moonstone glass pendant light, the large...
Bronze
Rare 16 Inch Diameter Antique Holophane Blondel Stiletto Bowl Pendant Light
By Holophane
Located in Nottingham, GB
Rare Extra Large Holophane Prismatic Bowl Pendant Light Fitting An extremely rare and attractive extra large 'Blondel Stiletto Bowl' pendant light made in England circa 1920 by Holo...
Brass
Rare Huge Holophane Blondel Plafonnier Bowl with Aged Brass Fittings
By Holophane
Located in Nottingham, GB
Rare Extra Large Plafonnier Pendant Light by Holophane An attractive and rare size plafonnier pendant light made in England circa 1910 by Holophane.
Brass
Huge Kalmar Chandelier Pendant Light Fixture, Bubble Glass, 1970s
By Kalmar Lighting, Peill & Putzler
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
An extra large pendant light model no. 2525 by Kalmar, Austria, manufactured in 1978.
Blown Glass, Wood
MOD Midcentury Extra Large Acrylic Globe Pendant Light
By RAAK
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Extra-large 19" white acrylic globe pendants with clear plastic hardware, black plastic canopy and standard light socket.
Acrylic
Extra Large English Opaline and Clear Glass Pendant Light
Located in London, GB
An English, c1910 pendant light. Large size. Opaline glass with clear glass underside. Nickel plated laurel leaves gallery which has some flaking and wear commensurate wi...
Nickel
Extra Large & Stunning Design Antique White, Black Alabaster Pendant Light
Located in Lisse, NL
Thanks to its very large size & deep shape this remarkable alabaster chandelier will light up both your days and evenings.
Alabaster, Brass
Butchers Extra Large Opaline Glass, Brass and Enamel Pendant Light
Located in Lowestoft, GB
A extra large hand blown opaline shade with enamel gallery & brass details, a original turned brass finial has been applied to the bottom section of the opaline shade for extra decor...
Brass, Enamel
Extra Large Vintage Decorative Opaline Pendant Light With Brass Canopy
By General Electric Company (GEC) 1
Located in Nottingham, GB
LARGE ANTIQUE DECORATIVE OPALINE PENDANT LIGHT The unique shape and large size of this antique opaline pendant light make it the perfect centrepiece for any room. British made circ...
Brass
Extra Large Antique White & Black Alabaster Chandelier / Pendant Light with Rope
Located in Lisse, NL
This rare and very large size Art Deco pendant light comes with a stunning design and polished alabaster shade.
Alabaster
Extra Large Signal Pendant Light from Souda, Prototype, Brass, In Stock
By Souda, Shaun Kasperbauer
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This listing is for 1x Large Signal Pendant in Brass. This piece was a prototype and is one of a kind. Utilizing warm LEDs and indirect light, signal pendants hover above any interi...
Metal, Aluminum, Steel
Extra Large & Super Design Art Deco Alabaster & Brass Pendant Light, Chandelier
Located in Lisse, NL
Thanks to its timeless design, its extra large size and its truly good condition this alabaster chandelier will light up both your days and evenings, both in summer and winter time.
Alabaster, Brass, Bronze
Antique Extra Large Gothic Revival Bronze & Glass, Church Lantern Pendant Light
Located in Lisse, NL
Truly impressive and extra large, hexagonal design, pure Gothic, six-light lantern.
Brass, Bronze, Nickel
Extra Large Hans Agne Jakobsson Slats Chipboard Pendant Light for Markaryd
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in München, DE
Elegant large Hans Agne Jakobsson pendant light for Markaryd, Sweden. Made of wood stripes twisted and bent into a very nice shape. An original from the 1960s in very good condition....
Wood
Italian Vintage Extra Large Murano Glass Pendant Light by Leucos, 1980s
By Leucos Design Lab
Located in Morazzone, Varese
Only one available. Impressive pendant lamp in its original very good vintage condition in shiny white gorgeous Murano glass with transparent border. Made in the 1980s from Leucos, w...
Murano Glass
Extra Large Amber Bubble Glass Pendant Light by Helena Tynell for Limburg
By Helena Tynell, Glashütte Limburg
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Late 1960s extra large bubble glass ceiling pendant light designed by Helena Tynell for Glashütte Limburg.
Brass
Extra Large Amber Bubble Glass Pendant Light by Helena Tynell for Limburg
By Glashütte Limburg, Helena Tynell
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Late 1960s extra large bubble glass ceiling pendant light designed by Helena Tynell for Glashütte Limburg.
Brass
Extra Large Biomorphic Hanging Pendant Light/Lamp by Peill & Putzler, circa 1970
By Peill & Putzler, Koch & Lowy
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
This is an absolutely classic piece of design, featuring a smoked colored (colored) glass globe shade with a waved/ribbed moulded bubble form, casting a beautiful rippled light. This...
Brass
Extra Large Biomorphic Hanging Pendant Light/Lamp by Peill & Putzler, circa 1970
By Peill & Putzler, Koch & Lowy
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Beautiful midcentury design by Koch & Lowy for Peill & Putzler in the 1970s. This is an absolutely classic piece of design, featuring a smoked colored (colored) glass globe shade wit...
Brass
Extra Large Antique Murano Green Glass 12-Light Ovale Design Chandelier Pendant
Located in Lisse, NL
Large size antique Venetian, transparent-green color mouth blown glass pendant light. If you are looking for a n antique and truly stylish Murano art glass fixture to grace your hom...
Metal
Extra Large Art Deco / Bauhaus Style Brass & White Opaline Glass Pendant Light
Located in Lisse, NL
Large size and great shape Bauhaus pendant light. If you are looking for a beautiful and truly stylish pendant for a midcentury, for an Art Deco or for a contemporary, Industrial St...
Brass
Extra Large Venetian Style Mouth Blown, Glass in Metal Frame Pendant Light
Located in Lisse, NL
Beautiful and extra large size fixture with mouthblown glass in a handcrafted iron frame.
Iron, Metal
Extra Large & Mid-century Made, Hand Carved Alabaster Pendant Light/ Flush Mount
Located in Lisse, NL
Amazing and impressive alabaster chandelier. Over the years we have sold a number of beautiful and unique alabaster light fixtures, but we had never seen one with these qualities an...
Alabaster, Brass, Metal
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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