Pendant Light Chandelier, Brass Pleated Cream Fabric Shades, 1950s
By Svenskt Tenn, J.T. Kalmar, Josef Frank, Rupert Nikoll, Josef Hoffmann
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A fantastic chandelier made of brass with cream colored pleated fabric shades attributed to J.T
Brass
Brass & Pleated Fabric Pendant, Sweden 1940s
Located in NUEMBRECHT, NRW
tilted shade. The pleated fabric diffuser casts a soft, ambient glow, creating both atmosphere and
Brass
$6,500
H 51.19 in Dm 25.99 in
Art Deco Pendant Light Chandelier, Brass Wood Cream Pleated Fabric Shades, 1930s
By Oswald Haerdtl, Svenskt Tenn, J.T. Kalmar, Haus & Garten, Josef Frank
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A fantastic five arm pendant lamp made of stained wood and brass with cream colored pleated fabric
Brass
$5,846
H 35.44 in W 22.84 in D 9.85 in
Guglielmo Ulrich brass pendant chandelier with a drum-shaped pleat
By Guglielmo Ulrich
Located in Milano, IT
Guglielmo Ulrich (attributed) Brass pendant chandelier with a drum-shaped pleated fabric shade
Fabric
Pendant Light Chandelier, Brass Glass White Pleated Silk Shades, 1960
By Josef Frank, Rupert Nikoll, Paavo Tynell, J.T. Kalmar, J.L Lobmeyr
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A fantastic six-arm pendant chandelier made of brass and white pleated silk shades, manufactured in
Brass
$8,500
H 30.32 in Dm 29.93 in
Pendant Light Chandelier, Rupert Nikoll, Brass Glass Pleated Cream Shades, 1960s
By Josef Frank, Emil Stejnar, Paavo Tynell, Rupert Nikoll, J.T. Kalmar
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
cream colored pleated fabric shades. The fixture is decoreated with large cut glass beads. The brass
Brass
Large Piramide Pleated Pendant Lamp by NASSI
Located in Geneve, CH
Large Piramide Pleated Pendant Lamp by NASSI Dimensions: W 65 x D 65 x H 48 cm. Materials: Pleated
Fabric, Linen
Small Piramide Pleated Pendant Lamp by NASSI
Located in Geneve, CH
Small Piramide Pleated Pendant Lamp by NASSI Dimensions: W 45 x D 45 x H 37 cm. Materials: Pleated
Fabric, Linen
Pretty Denim Pleat Pendant Lamp by SKRYTA
Located in Geneve, CH
Pretty Denim Pleat Pendant Lamp by SKRYTA Dimensions: Ø 60 x H 30 cm. Materials: Fabric. All our
Fabric
1960s Leviton Pleated Drum Pendant Swag Lamp
By Leviton
Located in Waxahachie, TX
1960s Leviton. Puts a beautiful ambiance in a room. Vintage pleated Drum swag lamp. Gold metal
Fabric
Caeli Pleated Monumental Brass Pendant Light, Flow Collection
By Jonathan Amar
Located in Paris, FR
brass structure and a hand-pleated white fabric shade. This piece creates a warm and inviting ambiance
Brass
Art Deco Pleated Cream Fabric & Brass Pendant, Finland 1940s
By Idman Oy, Taito Oy, Itsu, Paavo Tynell
Located in NUEMBRECHT, NRW
large light cream (off-white) colored pleated fabric lampshade and brass hardware. The shade has a
Brass
Italian 1950s 12 Arm Murano Transparent Glass Chandelier with Pleated Shades
Located in Santa Monica, CA
This is beautiful 12 arm 12 light Murano transparent glass chandelier. We have rewired it for use
Crystal
Italian 1950s 12 Arm Murano Transparent Glass Chandelier with Pleated Shades
Located in Santa Monica, CA
This is beautiful 12 arm 12 light Murano transparent glass chandelier. We have rewired it for use
Crystal
Sold
H 38 in W 38 in D 38 in
Ayala Serfaty Signed Silk Pleated Palms 3 Sansa Chandelier by Aqua Creations
By Aqua Creations, Ayala Serfaty
Located in West Hartford, CT
Taking inspiration directly from nature, this Palms 3 lite Sansa chandelier by Ayala Serfaty plays
Metal
Sold
H 12.6 in Dm 20.48 in
Brass and Pleated Fabric Ceiling Lamp 11558 by Harald Notini, Böhlmarks, Sweden
By Bohlmarks, Harald Notini
Located in Hägersten, SE
1940s. Ceiling mount, pulley and handle made from brass and shade in hand sewn pleated chintz fabric
Brass
Hans Bergström Five Arm Chandelier in Brass and Elm, Ateljé Lyktan, 1940s
By Hans Bergström, Ateljé Lyktan
Located in The Hague, NL
shades and have been made in a pleated, ivory fabric. This chandelier with its refined details and well
Brass
Brass Chandelier Pendant Light, Pleated Cream Fabric Shades, 1930s
By J.T. Kalmar, Svenskt Tenn, Haus & Garten, Stilnovo
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
curved arms with cream-colored pleated fabric shades. The brass parts have patina, wear and a warm aged
Brass
Large Art Deco Chandelier, Brass Pleated Cream Fabric Shades, 1930s
By Svenskt Tenn, Oswald Haerdtl, J.T. Kalmar, Haus & Garten, Josef Frank
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A fantastic chandelier made of brass with cream colored pleated fabric shades attributed to Josef
Brass
Sold
H 39.38 in Dm 31.89 in
Pair of Pendant Lights Chandeliers, Brass Pleated Cream Fabric Shades, 1960
By Svenskt Tenn, Josef Frank, J.T. Kalmar, Rupert Nikoll, Josef Hoffmann
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
pleated fabric shades attributed to J.T. Kalmar manufactured in Austria in ca. 1960 (late 1950s or eary
Brass
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H 43.31 in Dm 33.47 in
Large Pendant Chandelier Rupert Nikoll, Brass Pleated Cream Fabric Shades, 1950s
By Josef Hoffmann, J.T. Kalmar, Svenskt Tenn, Rupert Nikoll, Josef Frank
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A fantastic chandelier made of brass with cream colored pleated fabric shades manufactured by
Brass
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H 13.78 in Dm 23.63 in
Art Deco Chandelier Pendant Light, Brass Pleated Cream Fabric Shades, 1930s
By Svenskt Tenn, Haus & Garten, Josef Frank, Oswald Haerdtl, J.T. Kalmar
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
pleated fabric shades. The brass parts have patina and a warm aged hue. The lamp shades are renewed. The
Brass
Pleated Cream Fabric, Enameled Glass & Brass Pendant, Austria 1950s
By Josef Frank, J.T. Kalmar
Located in NUEMBRECHT, NRW
features a pleated cream colored fabric shade, reminiscent of a wide-brimmed parasol, which is a common
Brass
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H 24.81 in Dm 24.41 in
Hans Bergström Five Arm Brass Chandelier with Pleated Shades, Sweden, 1950s
By Ateljé Lyktan, Hans Bergström
Located in The Hague, NL
elegant appearance. The lampshades, presumably original, are made of cream-colored pleated fabric
Brass
Sold
H 38 in W 38 in D 38 in
Ayala Serfaty Signed Silk Pleated Palms 3 Sansa Chandelier by Aqua Creations
By Ayala Serfaty
Located in West Hartford, CT
This signed Aqua Creations chandelier by Ayala Serfaty plays with movement and grace and features
Metal
Sold
H 38 in W 38 in D 38 in
Ayala Serfaty Signed Silk Pleated Palms 3 Sansa Chandelier by Aqua Creations
By Aqua Creations, Ayala Serfaty
Located in West Hartford, CT
Taking inspiration directly from nature, this Palms 3 lite Sansa chandelier by Ayala Serfaty plays
Metal
Wicker and Pleating Ceiling Lamp
By Ib Fabiansen, Jean Rispal, Rupert Nikoll, J.T. Kalmar, Temde Leuchten
Located in München, DE
Beautiful lamp from the 1950s. Great and unusual design with a fantastically comfortable look. Loving details and high-quality workmanship. A comfortable light is created. Condition...
Metal
Large Beautiful Hanging Lamp, pleated Lampshade, 1970s, Germany
Located in Berlin, BE
Very decorative pleated hanging lamp from the GDR. Interesting floral pattern that is
Fabric, Plastic
Beautiful Round Hanging Lamp, pleated Lampshade, 1960s, Germany
Located in Berlin, BE
Very decorative pleated hanging lamp from the GDR. Original 1960s. Interesting lace pattern that
Fabric, Plastic
Finnish Design Flush Mount in Brass & Pleated Textile, Aris 1970s
By Aris
Located in Helsinki, FI
lamp features a pleated light fabric shade diffuser in a soft beige colour and topped with a brass cup
Metal, Brass
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H 7.88 in W 31.5 in D 10.24 in
Pendant with Pleated Fabric Shade and Brass Counterweight Andpleded Sweden, 1940
Located in Maastricht, NL
pleated fabric shade and two E27 light bulbs. The style is reminiscent of Lisa Johansson-Pape. * This
Brass, Metal
$701
H 10 in W 10 in D 5 in
J.T. Kalmar Midcentury Brass Wall Light, Sconce, Brass Pins, 1950s, Austria
By J.T. Kalmar, Kalmar Lighting
Located in Biebergemund, Hessen
Beautiful Modernist wall sconces made by J. T. Kalmar in the 1950s. The light is made of polished brass and the lampshades are made of acrylic glass. The faceted acrylic glass provid...
Brass
Nugget Large Vase by Gaetano Pesce
By Corsi Design Factory, Gaetano Pesce
Located in Milan, IT
This iconic design by Gaetano Pesce will make a singular, utterly captivating accent in a contemporary interior. A precious work of art, it belongs to the Fish Design Collection of s...
Resin
$1,150 / item
H 13 in W 5 in D 6 in
'Solana' Wall Mount Reading Lamp in Walnut, Brass and Enamel, Blueprint Lighting
By Arteluce, Stilnovo, Gino Sarfatti
Located in New York, NY
The "Solana" wall mount sconce or reading light shown in Natural Brass and Perfect White enamel designed by Blueprint Lighting, 2018. The natural walnut backplate and distinctly arch...
Brass, Enamel, Aluminum
Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Hardwood round coffee table 1960's
By Sergio Rodrigues, Jorge Zalszupin, Percival Lafer
Located in Den Haag, NL
Brazilian hardwood round coffee table 1960's made by unknown designer (in research) The table still has some original 1950's brazilian stamps and moving notes on the back. Please n...
Hardwood
Rare Pendant Lamp attributed to Angelo Lelli for Arredoluce, 1950s
By Arredoluce
Located in Hagenbach, DE
This rare pendant lamp, attributed to the renowned Italian manufacturer Arredoluce in the 1950s, is an exceptional example of mid-century Italian design. The lamp features a softly g...
Metal, Brass
Swedish Designer, Wall Light, Brass, Rattan, Sweden, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
An adjustable wall light in brass and rattan designed and produced in Sweden, 1960s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 22.75"H x 8.25"W x 15.5"D Bulb Specifications: E-26 (Standard) Bu...
Brass
$3,800
H 13.62 in W 11 in D 1.75 in
Barovier & Toso, Wall Mirror, Brass, Murano Glass, Mirror Glass, Italy, 1940s
By Barovier&Toso
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and murano glass wall mirror designed and produced by Barovier & Toso, Italy, 1940s.
Brass
$15,200 / set
H 37.01 in W 19.69 in D 21.66 in
Scandinavian Modern Art Deco Lounge Chairs in Velvet Sweden 1940s
By OPE
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
A wonderful pair of wingback chairs made in Sweden during the 1940s. The shape and structure together with the wooden armrest give these chairs a sophisticated and modern look. To...
Velvet, Birch
LUzpot
By Lumfardo Luminaires
Located in Los Angeles, CA
LUzpot is an elegant directional ceiling fixture inspired by classical mid century Italian design. This fixture has a thin stem and rotates and partially angles. Made in solid aged b...
Brass
'Galassia' Brass and Glass Wall Lamp for Stilnovo
By Stilnovo
Located in Glendale, CA
'Galassia' Brass and Glass Wall Lamp for Stilnovo. Founded in 1946 in Milan, Stilnovo was one of the most innovative lighting companies in Italy during the Mid-century era, produci...
Brass
$3,300 / set
H 11.03 in W 4.73 in D 9.06 in
Pair of 1950s Italian Brass and Burnished Steel Sconces with Opaline Glass Globe
Located in Rome, IT
Pair of Italian wall sconces from the 1950s, each composed of a curved brass arm extending from a circular wall plate (12 cm diameter) to support a spherical opaline glass diffuser. ...
Brass
Fulham Pottery for Constance Spry Large Mantel Vase, circa 1930
By Constance Spry
Located in CA, CA
Designed by Florence Standfast’s for Constance Spry and executed by Fulham Pottery these elongated boat shaped vases were innovative and generous in scale. The unglazed exterior of t...
Ceramic
$1,987 / set
H 7.49 in W 5.71 in D 4.34 in
Pair of Murano Glass and Brass Bell Table Lamps by Barovier, Italy, 1940s
By Ercole Barovier
Located in Roma, IT
Gorgeous bell shaped table lamps in Murano glass and solid brass. This romantic table lamps were made in the '40s in Italy by the Murano glass master Ercole Barovier. This incredib...
Brass
Brass Leaf Semi Flush Mount by Fabio Ltd
By Fabio Ltd.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian semi flush mount with lacquered bronzato brass leaves and Murano glass diffuser with granular texture / originally designed for the Goodtime Hotel Miami / Made in Italy 3 lig...
Brass
$4,642 / item
H 35.44 in Dm 39.38 in
Large chandelier with smoked Murano glass pendants inspired mid-century design
Located in Trebaseleghe, IT
Large chandelier with smoked Murano glass pendants, inspired by mid-century Italian design Direct from the source: We are not just retailers, but direct manufacturers! Located near ...
Blown Glass
Large Raul Reyes 'Rey 30' Perforated Polished Brass Dome Chandelier
By Lisa Johansson-Pape, Florian Schulz, Paavo Tynell
Located in Glendale, CA
Large Raul Reyes 'Rey 30' Perforated Polished Brass Dome Chandelier. Hand-fabricated in Los Angeles, these highly refined chandeliers are reminiscent of the iconic mid-century Finni...
Brass
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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