Bibana Pewter Lampshade with Fringing, Extra Large
By Anna Hayman
Located in Ringmer, GB
pendants, especially now we are able to offer gold linings. Treat yourself to a beautiful piece of artistry
Satin, Velvet
Pearl Lampshade with Fringing - Extra Large (22")
By Anna Hayman
Located in Ringmer, GB
and work as well on a lamp base as they do as pendants, especially now we are able to offer gold
Satin, Velvet
Josephine Lampshade with Fringing - Extra Large (22")
By Anna Hayman
Located in Ringmer, GB
pendants, especially now we are able to offer gold linings. Treat yourself to a beautiful piece of artistry
Satin, Velvet
Showgirl Lampshade with Fringing - Extra Large (22")
By Anna Hayman
Located in Ringmer, GB
a fantastic centrepiece to a room and work as well on a lamp base as they do as pendants, especially
Satin, Velvet
Palmprint Lampshade with Fringing - Extra Large (22")
By Anna Hayman
Located in Ringmer, GB
as they do as pendants, especially now we are able to offer gold linings. Treat yourself to a
Satin, Velvet
Puzzle Lampshade with Fringing - Extra Large (22")
By Anna Hayman
Located in Ringmer, GB
create a fantastic centrepiece to a room and work as well on a lamp base as they do as pendants
Satin, Velvet
Dianne Blue Lampshade with Fringing, Extra Large
By Anna Hayman
Located in Ringmer, GB
do as pendants, especially now we are able to offer gold linings. Treat yourself to a beautiful piece
Satin, Velvet
Siouxsie Lampshade with Fringing - Extra Large (22")
By Anna Hayman
Located in Ringmer, GB
a fantastic centrepiece to a room and work as well on a lamp base as they do as pendants, especially
Satin, Velvet
Savannah Lampshade with Fringing - Extra Large (22")
By Anna Hayman
Located in Ringmer, GB
lampshades create a fantastic centrepiece to a room and work as well on a lamp base as they do as pendants
Satin, Velvet
Fitz Lampshade with Fringing - Extra Large (22")
By Anna Hayman
Located in Ringmer, GB
well on a lamp base as they do as pendants, especially now we are able to offer gold linings. Treat
Satin, Velvet
Raja Lampshade with Fringing - Extra Large (22")
By Anna Hayman
Located in Ringmer, GB
room and work as well on a lamp base as they do as pendants, especially now we are able to offer gold
Satin, Velvet
Jada Lampshade with Fringing - Extra Large (22")
By Anna Hayman
Located in Ringmer, GB
lampshades create a fantastic centrepiece to a room and work as well on a lamp base as they do as pendants
Satin, Velvet
Extra Large Glass Sunburst Chandelier, Stilnovo style, 1950s
Located in Aachen, NRW
A stunning large 12-light chandelier in the manner of Stilnovo, manufactured in circa 1950-1959. A
Opal, Brass
Extra Large Custom Ice Block Ceiling Fixture
Located in Westport, CT
This shimmery nickel-ed ceiling fixture blown to appear as if constructed from blocks of ice is comprised of 46 separate glass pieces and is set into a nickel frame and electrified t...
Glass
$26,500 / set
Dm 1.72 in L 22.1 in
CARTIER Paris Extra Large Trinity Roller Necklace In 18Kt Gold With VVS Diamonds
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
Large trinity necklace designed by Cartier. This is the iconic extra-large trinity necklace
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
A Pair of Extra Large lightings by Pavo Tynell
By Idman Oy, Paavo Tynell
Located in Long Island City, NY
A pair of extra large lighting pendants designed by Paavo Tynell for Idman Oy, Finland , Circa
Glass
Custom 3-Tier Extra Large Modern Venetian Chandelier
By Venfield
Located in New York, NY
Custom 3-Tier Extra Large Modern Venetian Chandelier Currently out of stock but available for
Metal, Gold Leaf
Extra Large Misalliance Inox Suspended Light by Lexavala
Located in Geneve, CH
Extra large Misalliance inox suspended light by Lexavala Dimensions: D 16 x W 160 x H 8 cm
Stainless Steel
Giraffe Blush Lampshade with Fringing - Extra Large (22")
By Anna Hayman
Located in Ringmer, GB
centrepiece to a room and work as well on a lamp base as they do as pendants, especially now we are able to
Satin, Velvet
Dianne Green Lampshade with Fringing - Extra Large (22")
By Anna Hayman
Located in Ringmer, GB
pendants, especially now we are able to offer gold linings. Treat yourself to a beautiful piece of artistry
Satin, Velvet
Bibana Gold Lampshade with Fringing - Extra Large (22")
By Anna Hayman
Located in Ringmer, GB
as well on a lamp base as they do as pendants, especially now we are able to offer gold linings
Satin, Velvet
Giraffe Mono Lampshade with Fringing - Extra Large (22")
By Anna Hayman
Located in Ringmer, GB
lamp base as they do as pendants, especially now we are able to offer gold linings. Treat yourself to a
Satin, Velvet
Dianne Gold Lampshade with Fringing - Extra Large (22")
By Anna Hayman
Located in Ringmer, GB
do as pendants, especially now we are able to offer gold linings. Treat yourself to a beautiful piece
Satin, Velvet
Sgt. Pepper Lampshade with Fringing - Extra Large (22")
By Anna Hayman
Located in Ringmer, GB
a lamp base as they do as pendants, especially now we are able to offer gold linings. Treat yourself
Satin, Velvet
Monumental Extra Large Antique White Alabaster Chandelier, 1940s
Located in Roma, IT
rare because of its large diameter and its only stone and chain. The chandelier is supported by 4
Alabaster
Extra Large Glass Sunburst Chandelier, Stilnovo style, 1950s
Located in Aachen, NRW
A stunning large 16-light chandelier in the manner of Stilnovo, manufactured in circa 1950-1959. A
Opal, Brass
Extra-Large Wrought Iron Chandelier, Spain, circa 1950s
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
Very impressive medieval-style sixteen-light wrought iron chandelier, of very large proportions
Iron
Magnificent Extra Large Rotan Rattan and Brass Chandelier, Handwoven
Located in Rijssen, NL
Extraordinary chandelier, fully made out of rotan and rattan with all details in patinated brass. A magnificent piece. This chandelier carries 16 lampshades, all details in patinate...
Rattan, Wood
Extra Large Seven-Light Hand-Wrought Iron Chandelier
Located in Troy, MI
Wrought iron chandelier was found in Belgium, circa 1970s. Top of fixture has seven iron strands twisted tightly together and gradually opening to form the chandelier arms. Seven arm...
Wrought Iron
Extra large Doria Glass and Brass Chandelier, Germany 1960s
By Doria Leuchten Germany
Located in Rijssen, NL
metal elements like brass or chrome. Their chandeliers and pendant lamps remain sought-after vintage
Brass
Extra Large Doria Ice Glass Tubes Chandelier, Germany, 1960s
By Doria Leuchten Germany
Located in Aachen, NRW
Fantastic Eight-tier midcentury chandelier by Doria, Germany, manufactured circa 1960-1969. Eight rings of Murano glass cylinders suspended from a fixture. Sockets: 46 x E14 candela...
Murano Glass
Extra large Doria Glass and Brass Chandelier, Germany 1960s
By Doria Leuchten Germany
Located in Rijssen, NL
metal elements like brass or chrome. Their chandeliers and pendant lamps remain sought-after vintage
Brass
Klaylife, Swish, Extra Large, White, Handmade Clay Beaded Chandelier
Located in Brighton, Victoria
design with the added detail of a swishy tail (optional) Available in sizes small, extra large
Clay
$7,500Sale Price|50% Off
H 53 in Dm 29.5 in
1940s Extra Large Octagonal Chandelier in Polished Steel & Glass
Located in New York, NY
1940's English extra large octagonal shape polished steel and textured glass chandelier
Steel
$4,750
H 18.5 in W 15.75 in D 15.75 in
Vintage Italian Extra Latge “Medusa” Glass Pendant After Scavo Murano
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Illuminate your space with the mesmerizing beauty of this Vintage Italian Extra Large "Medusa
Murano Glass
Extra Large Adirondack Resin Antler Chandelier Four Feet Wide
Located in West Hartford, CT
Large, unusual and coveted antler chandelier that is electrified and wired for the US and in
Resin
$25,088 / item
H 28.35 in Dm 33.08 in
Louis Poulsen, Extra Large Artichoke Chandelier by Poul Henningsen
By Louis Poulsen, Poul Henningsen
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Louis Poulsen, extra large Artichoke chandelier by Poul Henningsen. Measures: Width 840 x height
Metal
Extra Large Doria Ice Glass Tubes Chandelier, Germany, 1960s
By Doria Leuchten Germany
Located in Aachen, NRW
Fantastic Six-tier midcentury chandelier by Doria, Germany, manufactured circa 1960-1969. 6 rings of Murano glass cylinders suspended from a fixture. Sockets: 22x E14 candelabra bul...
Murano Glass
$680 / item
H 3.15 in W 63 in D 6.3 in
Extra Large Misalliance Ral Ultramarine Suspended Light by Lexavala
Located in Geneve, CH
Extra large Misalliance ral ultramarine suspended light by Lexavala Dimensions: D 16 x W 160 x H 8
Aluminum
$680 / item
H 3.15 in W 63 in D 6.3 in
Extra Large Misalliance Ral Lavender Suspended Light by Lexavala
Located in Geneve, CH
Extra Large Misalliance Ral lavender suspended light by Lexavala Dimensions: D 16 x W 160 x H 8 cm
Aluminum
$2,138 / item
H 3.15 in W 63 in D 6.3 in
Extra Large Misalliance Solid Brass Suspended Light by Lexavala
Located in Geneve, CH
Extra large Misalliance solid brass suspended light by Lexavala Dimensions: D 16 x W 160 x H 8 cm
Brass
Extra Large Mid-Century Brass Sputnik Chandelier, 1950s, Germany
Located in Hagenbach, DE
This stunning Sputnik-style ceiling lamp from 1950s Germany is a masterpiece of mid-century modern design, combining elegance with striking architectural form. The chandelier feature...
Metal, Brass
$788 / item
H 3.15 in W 63 in D 6.3 in
Extra Large Misalliance Ex Ultramarine Suspended Light by Lexavala
Located in Geneve, CH
Extra Large Misalliance ex ultramarine suspended light by Lexavala Dimensions: D 16 x W 160 x H 8
Aluminum, Brass, Stainless Steel
$788 / item
H 3.15 in W 63 in D 6.3 in
Extra Large Misalliance Ex Lavender Suspended Light by Lexavala
Located in Geneve, CH
Extra large Misalliance ex lavender suspended light by Lexavala Dimensions: D 16 x W 160 x H 8 cm
Aluminum, Brass, Stainless Steel
$2,069
H 23.63 in Dm 16.15 in
Extra Large Moonstone Glass Plafonnier With Oxidised Copper Fittings Attributed
By Jefferson Electric Co.
Located in Nottingham, GB
EXTRA LARGE MOONSTONE GLASS PLAFONNIER Attributed to Osler & Faraday England, Circa 1925–1935 An
Brass
Extra Large Pagoda-Style Alex Iridescent Glass Disc Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
Murano glass disc "Pagoda" style chandelier with Alex Iridescent colored discs and polished nickel frame. Currently out of stock but available for custom order, and available in dif...
Nickel
Extra Large Mid-Century Sculptural Lucite and Brass Chandelier
Located in Miami, FL
A lovely lucite ribbon chandelier with brass frame. Sculptural interlocking lucite ribbons hang from the brass frame in intertwining layers, circa 1970s. The drop length from the can...
Brass
Extra Large Sculptural Lucite and Brass Chandelier, circa 1970s
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Lucite ribbon chandelier with brass frame. Sculptural interlocking ribbons of Lucite hang from a brass frame, circa 1970s. The fixture would be a statement piece in an entryway or st...
Brass
Extra Large Size 20 Light Murano Sputnik White Flowers, 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Extra large vintage Murano glass chandelier, rich with white Murano glass flowers. Gold bath mount
Murano Glass
Pair of Extra Large Copper Light Fixtures, circa 1960s
Located in Wiesbaden, Hessen
A stunning pair of Mid-Century Modern copper light fixtures, circa 1960s. The plate-shaped lampshades can be rotated. Socket: 14 x e27 ( for standards screw bulbs). (The chandeli...
Copper
Extra Large Tulipan Glass Chandelier by Kaiser, Germany, 1960s
By Kaiser Leuchten
Located in Aachen, NRW
Wonderful onion-shaped -Tulipan glass chandelier. 61 hand-blown glasses suspended on a brass metal frame. Best of design from the 1960s by Kaiser Leuchten, Germany. High quality of ...
Brass
Massive Extra Large Three-Tiered Kalmar Ice Glass Chandelier
By Kalmar Lighting
Located in Rijssen, NL
A high end elegant modern chandelier, manufactured by Kalmar Austria in the 1960s. Lovely design, the chandelier has 18 sockets 40W and three layers of extremely stylish textured sol...
Chrome
$403,931 / item
H 78.75 in Dm 78.75 in
21st Century Esprit Extra Large Chandeliers in Crystal by Venini
By Venini
Located in murano, IT
size option: Extra Small, Small, Medium & Large.
Glass
Extra Large White Steel PH Artichoke Lamp For Louis Poulsen
By Louis Poulsen, Poul Henningsen
Located in New York, NY, NY
The PH Artichoke Pendant is a stunning addition to any indoor space, boasting a sleek stainless
Aluminum, Steel
Extra Large Lighting by Paavo Tynell for Idman Oy / 3 available
By Idman Oy, Paavo Tynell
Located in Long Island City, NY
Extra large lighting pendant designed by Paavo Tynell for Idman Oy, Finland , Circa 1950th. Opaline
Blown Glass
$27,500 / item
H 48 in W 85 in D 45 in
Custom Extra Large All Teardrop Sputnik Chandelier in Polished Chrome
By Venfield
Located in New York, NY
Custom extra large all teardrop Sputnik chandelier in polished chrome. Customization is available
Chrome
$938 / item
H 23.63 in Dm 11.03 in
Extra Large Polish Vintage Industrial Cage Ceiling Light by Polam-Wilkasy
Located in Leicester, Leicestershire
Salvaged from a former heavy-engineering factory in northern Poland, this extra-large industrial
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.
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