Pendant Light Chandelier, Brass Pleated Cream Fabric Shades, 1950s
By Svenskt Tenn, Josef Frank, Rupert Nikoll, J.T. Kalmar, 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
This elegant pendant has been designed and manufactured in Sweden in the 1940s. The light features an elegant brass structure with a sculptural, asymmetric form that gently curves d...
Brass
Art Deco Pendant Light Chandelier, Brass Wood Cream Pleated Fabric Shades, 1930s
By J.T. Kalmar, Josef Frank, Haus & Garten, Svenskt Tenn, Oswald Haerdtl
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A fantastic five arm pendant lamp made of stained wood and brass with cream colored pleated fabric shades attributed to J.T. Kalmar and Josef Frank, manufactured in Austria in 1930s.
Brass
Art Nouveau, Brass Chandelier with Figural Detail and Pleated Shades, 1940s
Located in Odense, DK
Elegant brass chandelier featuring three gracefully curved arms, each supporting a pleated textile shade.
Brass
Pendant Light Chandelier, Brass Glass White Pleated Silk Shades, 1960
By J.T. Kalmar, Paavo Tynell, Rupert Nikoll, Josef Frank, J.L Lobmeyr
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A fantastic six-arm pendant chandelier made of brass and white pleated silk shades, manufactured in Austria c.a 1960 (late 1950s or early 1960s). The organically curved arms are deco...
Brass
Five Arm Brass Chandelier With Pleated Shades, Swedish Mid-Century Modern, 1950s
By Bergboms, Ateljé Lyktan, Hans Bergström, Bröderna Malmströms Metallvarufabrik
Located in Odense, DK
Elegant Swedish Modern chandelier crafted in brass with a teak base, featuring five gracefully curved arms and pleated textile lampshades. The combination of polished brass and the...
Metal, Brass
$1,962 / item
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 or plain linen and fabric coated iron structure. About: An established part of t...
Fabric, Linen
$1,308 / item
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 or plain linen and fabric coated iron structure. About: An established part of t...
Fabric, Linen
$2,842 / item
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 lamps can be wired according to each country. If sold to the USA it will be wired f...
Fabric
$270Sale Price|40% Off
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 florets. Rope cord has 2 loops for hooks. Rope cord is more than 10 feet, regular cord ...
Fabric
Caeli Pleated Monumental Brass Pendant Light, Flow Collection
By Jonathan Amar
Located in Paris, FR
The contemporary handcrafted made-to-measure pendant light fixture features an expertly handcrafted brass structure and a hand-pleated white fabric shade. This piece creates a warm a...
Brass
Art Deco Pleated Cream Fabric & Brass Pendant, Finland 1940s
By Itsu, Paavo Tynell, Idman Oy, Taito Oy
Located in NUEMBRECHT, NRW
This elegant Art Deco pendant was designed and manufactured in Finland in the 1940s. It features a large light cream (off-white) colored pleated fabric lampshade and brass hardware. ...
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 in the United States and we have added a small pleated shades for each light.
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 in the United States and we have added a small pleated shades for each light.
Crystal
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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 with movement and grace. It features three orb shaped lampshades made of silk and h...
Metal
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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
Ceiling mount, pulley and handle made from brass and shade in hand sewn pleated chintz fabric. The lamp shade has been re-sewn with new fabric and is in very good condition.
Brass
Hans Bergström Five Arm Chandelier in Brass and Elm, Ateljé Lyktan, 1940s
By Ateljé Lyktan, Hans Bergström
Located in The Hague, NL
The tapered clip-on lamp shades are the original shades and have been made in a pleated, ivory fabric. This chandelier with its refined details and well chosen materials perfectly re...
Brass
Brass Chandelier Pendant Light, Pleated Cream Fabric Shades, 1930s
By Svenskt Tenn, Haus & Garten, Stilnovo, J.T. Kalmar
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
The fixture is made of brass with six curved arms with cream-colored pleated fabric shades. The brass parts have patina, wear and a warm aged hue.
Brass
Large Art Deco Chandelier, Brass Pleated Cream Fabric Shades, 1930s
By Haus & Garten, Josef Frank, Svenskt Tenn, Oswald Haerdtl, J.T. Kalmar
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A fantastic chandelier made of brass with cream colored pleated fabric shades attributed to Josef Frank, manufactured in Austria in 1930s.
Brass
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H 39.38 in Dm 31.89 in
Pair of Pendant Lights Chandeliers, Brass Pleated Cream Fabric Shades, 1960
By Rupert Nikoll, Josef Hoffmann, Svenskt Tenn, J.T. Kalmar, Josef Frank
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A fantastic pair of large chandeliers made of solid brass and brass plated metal with cream colored pleated fabric shades attributed to J.T.
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, Svenskt Tenn, Rupert Nikoll, J.T. Kalmar, Josef Frank
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A fantastic chandelier made of brass with cream colored pleated fabric shades manufactured by Rupert Nikoll in Austria in 1950s.
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 Haus & Garten, Svenskt Tenn, Josef Frank, Oswald Haerdtl, J.T. Kalmar
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
The fixture is made of brass with ball in the center that holds four organically curved arms with cream-colored pleated fabric shades. The brass parts have patina and a warm aged hue.
Brass
Pleated Cream Fabric, Enameled Glass & Brass Pendant, Austria 1950s
By Josef Frank, J.T. Kalmar
Located in NUEMBRECHT, NRW
This elegant mid-century pendant was designed and manufactured in Austria in the 1950s. The light features a pleated cream colored fabric shade, reminiscent of a wide-brimmed paraso...
Brass
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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 with fringe.
Fabric
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H 24.81 in Dm 24.41 in
Hans Bergström Five Arm Brass Chandelier with Pleated Shades, Sweden, 1950s
By Hans Bergström, Ateljé Lyktan
Located in The Hague, NL
The lampshades, presumably original, are made of cream-colored pleated fabric, accented with gold braided trim along both the upper and lower rims.
Brass
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H 27.56 in Dm 19.69 in
Scandinavian Mid-Century Five Arm Brass Chandelier, Pleated Shades, Sweden 1950s
Located in Helsinki, FI
An elegant and sculptural five-arm pendant of Scandinavian origin and dating to the mid-20th century. The fixture presents a refined silhouette made entirely of brass with gently cur...
Brass
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H 30.32 in Dm 29.93 in
Pendant Light Chandelier, Rupert Nikoll, Brass Glass Pleated Cream Shades, 1960s
By Paavo Tynell, Emil Stejnar, Josef Frank, Rupert Nikoll, J.T. Kalmar
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
Six curved arms hold cream colored pleated fabric shades. The fixture is decoreated with large cut glass beads.
Brass
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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 three lampshades made of silk and highly stylized curvilinear branches made from har...
Metal
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H 38 in W 38 in D 38 in
Ayala Serfaty Signed Silk Pleated Palms 3 Sansa Chandelier by Aqua Creations
By Ayala Serfaty, Aqua Creations
Located in West Hartford, CT
Taking inspiration directly from nature, this Palms 3 lite Sansa chandelier by Ayala Serfaty plays with movement and grace. It features three orb shaped lampshades made of silk and h...
Metal
Wicker and Pleating Ceiling Lamp
By Ib Fabiansen, Rupert Nikoll, Jean Rispal, Temde Leuchten, J.T. Kalmar
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 particularly effective when lit. In very good condition with two barely visible cracks in th...
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 is particularly effective when lit. The material is fabric (lace pattern) on a ha...
Fabric, Plastic
Finnish Design Flush Mount in Brass & Pleated Textile, Aris 1970s
By Aris
Located in Helsinki, FI
A large and elegant Finnish flush mount ceiling light manufactured by Aris in Finland in the 1970s-80s. This piece is a prime example of mid-century Finnish design that went on for d...
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
A rectangular, height-adjustable Swedish pendant with a heavy brass counter weight. The lamp has a pleated fabric shade and two E27 light bulbs. The style is reminiscent of Lisa Joha...
Brass, Metal
$1,580
H 25.6 in Dm 7.09 in
Swedish Modern Brass and Glass Ceiling Lamp with Floral Motifs, Sweden, 1950s
Located in Odense, DK
A beautiful Swedish Modern ceiling lamp crafted in brass with a beautifully shaped glass shade. The design reflects the clean lines and balanced proportions characteristic of Scandin...
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. Does not include mounting hardware. All items ship from High Point, North Carolina.
Brass
LU Louis Sconce AS
By Lumfardo Luminaires
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Handsome LU Louis sconce AS. An all brass wall sconce in an aged silver finish with patterned perforations by Lumfardo Luminaires. Made contemporary in the US. Multiples available fo...
Brass, Nickel
$2,800 / set
H 14.75 in W 8.5 in D 4 in
Pair of Art Deco Style Murano Glass Demi Lune Wall Sconces, in Stock
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of Art Deco style Murano glass demi lune wall sconces, in stock One LED E26 base socket. Black glass sphere and brass fittings. Textured Murano glass, Wired to the American sta...
Brass
Rosso Glass Wall Mirror
By Specchi Veneziani
Located in Milan, IT
Crafted in the finest Murano tradition, this exquisite Venetian mirror is a true work of art. Assembled with crystal and gold elements, and adorned with red glass flowers, each piece...
Glass
$3,330 / item
H 17.72 in Dm 55.91 in
Compact Orbitale Brass Chandelier 3 Rotating Balanced Arms, Low Ceiling Featured
By Arteluce, Silvio Piattelli, Stilnovo
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
This unique compact brass chandelier has been expertly designed to work perfectly also with lower ceilings. With a 12-inch (30 cm) tall body, it allows for a 6-inch (15 cm) space to ...
Metal, Brass
French Designer, Table Lamp, Metal, France, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A black-lacquered metal table lamp designed and produced in France, c. 1950s. Dimensions of Lamp (inches): 10.9"H x 6.5"W x 6.5"D Dimensions of Lamp with Shade (inches): 14.4” H x ...
Metal
Pair of Swedish Gustavian Style Console Tables
Located in Kastrup, DK
Pair of Swedish Gustavian Style Console Tables, circa 1880–1900 Pair of Swedish console tables in classic Gustavian style. The tables feature black-painted tops with a profiled edg...
Pine
Zinc Outdoor Sconces '21st Century'
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Handsome Zinc Outdoor Sconce in a Classic Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian design. Crafted from zinc plated steel, clear sealed. Wired with a single E26 medium based socket. Light cas...
Steel, Zinc
$773 / item
H 11.82 in Dm 11.82 in
Medium Murano Vintage Candy pendant bubble gum pink swirl glass, made in Italy
Located in København, DK
New Italian Murano Vintage Candy pendant ceiling lamp in bubble gum pink. Mouth-blown glass in round shape with swirl pattern. E27 socket. Comes with adjustable suspension. Handmade ...
Murano Glass
$1,129 / set
H 5.52 in W 4.73 in D 6.3 in
Pair of Italian Mid-Century Design Wall Lights Stilnovo Style Brass Opaline
By Stilnovo, Gino Sarfatti
Located in Bochum, NRW
Mid-century design wall lights in the style of Stilnovo. A stylish combination of brass & opaline glass! These wall lights look amazing when lit and are a superb example of the famou...
Brass
$570 / item
H 5.52 in W 4.73 in D 6.3 in
Italian Sconces Stilnovo Style, Brass and 12 cm Diam Glass, Mid-Century Design
By Gino Sarfatti, Stilnovo
Located in Bochum, NRW
Mid-century design wall lights in the style of Stilnovo. Dimensions: 12 cm width Backplate: 7.5 cm diameter (on request 10 cm available) A stylish combination of brass & opaline...
Brass
European Oak Night Stand with 3 Drawers
By Bloom Home Inc
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
Crafted from premium European oak, this three-drawer nightstand brings timeless elegance and subtle sophistication to any bedroom. Its gently flowing serpentine front adds a graceful...
Oak
Large Raul Reyes 'Rey 30' Perforated Polished Brass Dome Chandelier
By Paavo Tynell, Lisa Johansson-Pape, Florian Schulz
Located in Los Angeles, 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
'Galassia' Brass and Glass Wall Lamp for Stilnovo
By Stilnovo
Located in Los Angeles, 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
$6,900
H 50.5 in W 63.5 in D 17 in
Mid Century Modern Cabinet in Oak, Hand carved by a Danish Cabinetmaker, 1950s
Located in Round Rock, TX
Danish Hand-Carved Oak Cabinet, Denmark, Mid-20th Century This exceptional Danish cabinet is crafted from solid oak and distinguished by its deeply hand-carved façade. The front pan...
Oak
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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