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18th Century, French Bronze Three-Light Candelabra with Female Figures
By Louis-Simon Boizot, François Rémond
Located in IT
18th century, French bronze three-light candelabra with female figures
This three-light
Category
Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Marble, Bronze
H 32.68 in W 16.93 in D 9.06 in
19th Century Bronze Chandelier with Five Alabaster Cups Female Figures
Located in Weiningen, CH
19th century bronze chandelier with five alabaster cups female figures.
Category
Vintage 1910s German Art Nouveau Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Alabaster, Bronze
20th Century Italian Neoclassical Style Crystal Chandelier Roman Female Figures
Located in Milan, IT
festoons and pendants, realized with a Neoclassical style ormolu frame decorated by casted Roman Matron
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
H 42.13 in Dm 29.53 in
Antique 8 Arm Bronze 19th Cent. French Chandelier with Bacchus & Female Faces
Located in Stamford, CT
Late 19th Century antique bronze French chandelier with male and female busts under each arm. This
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Bronze
PETITE FRITURE Unseen, 3 Pendant System, Brass, Designer Studiopepe
By Studiopepe
Located in New York, NY
duo of female designers from Milan Studio Pepe.
"We want to preserve the idea that light is pure
Category
2010s French Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass, Steel
PETITE FRITURE Unseen, Pendant Lamp J, Brass, Designer Studiopepe
By Studiopepe
Located in New York, NY
duo of female designers from Milan Studio Pepe.
"We want to preserve the idea that light is pure
Category
2010s French Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass, Steel
PETITE FRITURE Unseen, Pendant Lamp O, Brass, Designer Studiopepe
By Studiopepe
Located in New York, NY
duo of female designers from Milan Studio Pepe.
"We want to preserve the idea that light is pure
Category
2010s French Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass, Steel
PETITE FRITURE Unseen, Pendant Lamp U, Brass, Designer Studiopepe
By Studiopepe
Located in New York, NY
duo of female designers from Milan Studio Pepe.
"We want to preserve the idea that light is pure
Category
2010s French Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass, Steel
"Il Pezzo 12 Pendant" - height 120cm/47.2" - nickel - crystal - LEDs
By Il Pezzo Mancante
Located in Firenze, IT
Il Pezzo 12 is a female figure suspended in the air, carrying in her womb the light. It’s nimble
Category
2010s Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass, Nickel
1950's New Old Stock Ribbed Glass Cylinder Pendant Lamps
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950’s New Old Stock Ribbed Glass Cylinder Pendant Lamps
1950’s New Old Stock Ribbed Glass Cylinder
Category
Vintage 1950s Czech Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Glass
1950's New Old Stock Clear Glass Round Pendant Lamps
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950’s New Old Stock Clear Glass Round Pendant Lamps
1950’s New Old Stock Clear Glass Round Pendant
Category
Vintage 1950s Czech Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Glass
"Il Pezzo 12 Pendant" - height 120cm/47.2" - bronze - crystal - LEDs
By Il Pezzo Mancante
Located in Firenze, IT
Il Pezzo 12 is a female figure suspended in the air, carrying in her womb the light. It’s nimble
Category
2010s Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass, Bronze
"Il Pezzo 12 Pendant" - height 120cm/47.2" - polished brass - LEDs suspension
By Il Pezzo Mancante
Located in Firenze, IT
Il Pezzo 12 is a female figure suspended in the air, carrying in her womb the light. It’s nimble
Category
2010s Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass, Gold Plate
"Il Pezzo 12 Pendant" - height 120cm/47.2" - satin brass - crystal - LEDS
By Il Pezzo Mancante
Located in Firenze, IT
Il Pezzo 12 is a female figure suspended in the air, carrying in her womb the light. It’s nimble
Category
2010s Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Antique Renaissance Revival Bronze w. Alabaster Shades Pendant Light /Chandelier
Located in Lisse, NL
amazing. This rare and all handcrafted chandelier is a great example of such an amazing work of lighting
Category
Early 20th Century European Renaissance Revival Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Alabaster, Bronze
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H 29.1 in Dm 31.1 in
"Il Pezzo 12 Pendant" - height 120cm/47.2" - black and polished brass - crystal
By Il Pezzo Mancante
Located in Firenze, IT
Il Pezzo 12 is a female figure suspended in the air, carrying in her womb the light. It’s nimble
Category
2010s Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass
H 47.25 in Dm 3.94 in
Unique Large Cameo Enameled Opaline Glass Pendant Light w Dancing Nymphs Figures
Located in Lisse, NL
seeing here is a possibly unique pendant, with female figures of the Roman classical antiquity. With
Category
Early 20th Century European Classical Roman Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass, Bronze
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H 32 in Dm 15.75 in
Gothic Revival Bronze Chandelier/ Pendant with Dragon Sculptures, A. Bastet Lyon
By A. Bastet Lyon
Located in Lisse, NL
Gothic dragons you will ever see. Another remarkable feature is the unique bronze sculpture of the female
Category
Early 20th Century French Gothic Revival Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Bronze
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H 38 in Dm 33 in
Antique Hand Carved Folk Art Pendant Light w. Accordion Playing 'Madchen' on Top
Located in Lisse, NL
listening. All hand painted and hand carved out of wood this finely carved female figure in her Tyroler
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Folk Art Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Rope, Wood, Oak
H 35 in W 30.8 in D 6 in
Fine French Empire Ormolu & Cut-GLass Thirty-Five Chandelier
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
clusters of six-light arms, composed of female Egyptian term figures, supporting scrolling candle arms
Category
20th Century Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Glass
Large Bubble Sputnik Chandelier in Chrome by Motoko Ishii, 1960s
By Motoko Ishii
Located in Dallas, TX
bubbles are intact and free of damage.
Motoko Ishii is a female Japanese lighting designer. From 1965
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Vintage Regency French Bronze Art Nouveau Figural Chandelier
Located in west palm beach, FL
A stunning vintage Regency bronze chandelier. A chic Art Nouveau period piece with a ring of female
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Bronze
"Il Pezzo 12 Staggered Chandelier" - length 150cm/59” - black and polished brass
By Il Pezzo Mancante
Located in Firenze, IT
Il Pezzo 12 is a female figure suspended in the air, carrying in her womb the light. It’s nimble
Category
2010s Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Gold Plate, Brass
H 59.06 in W 59.06 in D 7.88 in
"Il Pezzo 12 Staggered Chandelier" - length 150cm/59” - bronze - crystal - LEDs
By Il Pezzo Mancante
Located in Firenze, IT
Il Pezzo 12 is a female figure suspended in the air, carrying in her womb the light. It’s nimble
Category
2010s Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Gold Plate, Brass
H 59.06 in W 59.06 in D 7.88 in
"Il Pezzo 12 Cluster Chandelier" - height 500cm/197" - black and polished brass
By Il Pezzo Mancante
Located in Firenze, IT
Il Pezzo 12 is a female figure suspended in the air, carrying in her womb the light. It’s nimble
Category
2010s Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass, Bronze
H 196.86 in W 59.06 in D 27.56 in
"Il Pezzo 12 Staggered Chandelier" - length 150cm/59” - polished brass - crystal
By Il Pezzo Mancante
Located in Firenze, IT
Il Pezzo 12 is a female figure suspended in the air, carrying in her womb the light. It’s nimble
Category
2010s Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Gold Plate, Brass
H 59.06 in W 59.06 in D 9.85 in
"Il Pezzo 12 Staggered Chandelier" - length 160cm/63” - polished brass - crystal
By Il Pezzo Mancante
Located in Firenze, IT
Il Pezzo 12 is a female figure suspended in the air, carrying in her womb the light. It’s nimble
Category
2010s Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Gold Plate, Brass
H 47.25 in W 63 in D 5.91 in
"Il Pezzo 12 Staggered Chandelier" - length 150cm/59” - nickel - crystal - LEDs
By Il Pezzo Mancante
Located in Firenze, IT
Il Pezzo 12 is a female figure suspended in the air, carrying in her womb the light. It’s nimble
Category
2010s Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Gold Plate, Brass
H 59.06 in W 59.06 in D 7.88 in
"Il Pezzo 12 Staggered Chandelier" - length 160cm/63” - satin brass - crystal
By Il Pezzo Mancante
Located in Firenze, IT
Il Pezzo 12 is a female figure suspended in the air, carrying in her womb the light. It’s nimble
Category
2010s Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Gold Plate, Brass
H 47.25 in W 63 in D 5.91 in
"Il Pezzo 12 Staggered Chandelier" - length 160cm/63” - black and polished brass
By Il Pezzo Mancante
Located in Firenze, IT
Il Pezzo 12 is a female figure suspended in the air, carrying in her womb the light. It’s nimble
Category
2010s Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Gold Plate, Brass
H 47.25 in W 63 in D 5.91 in
"Il Pezzo 12 Staggered Chandelier" - length 150cm/59” - polished brass - crystal
By Il Pezzo Mancante
Located in Firenze, IT
Il Pezzo 12 is a female figure suspended in the air, carrying in her womb the light. It’s nimble
Category
2010s Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Gold Plate, Brass
H 59.06 in W 59.06 in D 7.88 in
"Il Pezzo 12 Staggered Chandelier" - length 150cm/59” - black and polished brass
By Il Pezzo Mancante
Located in Firenze, IT
Il Pezzo 12 is a female figure suspended in the air, carrying in her womb the light. It’s nimble
Category
2010s Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Gold Plate, Brass
H 59.06 in W 59.06 in D 9.85 in
"Il Pezzo 12 Staggered Chandelier" - length 150cm/59” - nickel - crystal - LEDs
By Il Pezzo Mancante
Located in Firenze, IT
Il Pezzo 12 is a female figure suspended in the air, carrying in her womb the light. It’s nimble
Category
2010s Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Gold Plate, Brass
H 59.06 in W 59.06 in D 9.85 in
"Il Pezzo 12 Staggered Chandelier" - length 160cm/63” - nickel - crystal - LEDs
By Il Pezzo Mancante
Located in Firenze, IT
Il Pezzo 12 is a female figure suspended in the air, carrying in her womb the light. It’s nimble
Category
2010s Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Gold Plate, Brass
H 47.25 in W 63 in D 5.91 in
"Il Pezzo 12 Staggered Chandelier" - length 150cm/59” - satin brass - crystal
By Il Pezzo Mancante
Located in Firenze, IT
Il Pezzo 12 is a female figure suspended in the air, carrying in her womb the light. It’s nimble
Category
2010s Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Gold Plate, Brass
H 59.06 in W 59.06 in D 7.88 in
"Il Pezzo 12 Staggered Chandelier" - length 160cm/63” - bronze - crystal - LEDs
By Il Pezzo Mancante
Located in Firenze, IT
Il Pezzo 12 is a female figure suspended in the air, carrying in her womb the light. It’s nimble
Category
2010s Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Gold Plate, Brass
H 47.25 in W 63 in D 5.91 in
"Il Pezzo 12 Staggered Chandelier" - length 150cm/59” - bronze - crystal - LEDs
By Il Pezzo Mancante
Located in Firenze, IT
Il Pezzo 12 is a female figure suspended in the air, carrying in her womb the light. It’s nimble
Category
2010s Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Gold Plate, Brass
H 59.06 in W 59.06 in D 9.85 in
"Il Pezzo 12 Round Chandelier" - height 120cm/47.2" - bronze - crystal - LEDs
By Il Pezzo Mancante
Located in Firenze, IT
Il Pezzo 12 is a female figure suspended in the air, carrying in her womb the light. It’s nimble
Category
2010s Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass, Bronze
"Il Pezzo 12 Round Chandelier" - height 120cm/47.2" - black and polished brass
By Il Pezzo Mancante
Located in Firenze, IT
Il Pezzo 12 is a female figure suspended in the air, carrying in her womb the light. It’s nimble
Category
2010s Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass, Gold
"Il Pezzo 12 Round Chandelier" - height 120cm/47.2" - polished brass - crystal
By Il Pezzo Mancante
Located in Firenze, IT
Il Pezzo 12 is a female figure suspended in the air, carrying in her womb the light. It’s nimble
Category
2010s Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass, Gold
"Il Pezzo 12 Round Chandelier" - height 120cm/47.2" - nickel - crystal - LEDs
By Il Pezzo Mancante
Located in Firenze, IT
Il Pezzo 12 is a female figure suspended in the air, carrying in her womb the light. It’s nimble
Category
2010s Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Nickel, Brass
"Il Pezzo 12 Long Chandelier" - length 130cm/51.2” - black and polished brass
By Il Pezzo Mancante
Located in Firenze, IT
Il Pezzo 12 is a female figure suspended in the air, carrying in her womb the light. It’s nimble
Category
2010s Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass, Gold Plate
H 47.25 in W 5.91 in D 51.19 in
"Il Pezzo 12 Long Chandelier" - length 130cm/51.2” - bronze - crystal - LEDs
By Il Pezzo Mancante
Located in Firenze, IT
Il Pezzo 12 is a female figure suspended in the air, carrying in her womb the light. It’s nimble
Category
2010s Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass, Bronze
H 47.25 in W 5.91 in D 51.19 in
"Il Pezzo 12 Long Chandelier" - length 130cm/51.2” - polished brass - crystal
By Il Pezzo Mancante
Located in Firenze, IT
Il Pezzo 12 is a female figure suspended in the air, carrying in her womb the light. It’s nimble
Category
2010s Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass, Gold
H 47.25 in W 5.91 in D 51.19 in
"Il Pezzo 12 Long Chandelier" - length 130cm/51.2” - satin brass - crystal
By Il Pezzo Mancante
Located in Firenze, IT
Il Pezzo 12 is a female figure suspended in the air, carrying in her womb the light. It’s nimble
Category
2010s Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass, Gold Plate
H 47.25 in W 5.91 in D 51.19 in
"Il Pezzo 12 Long Chandelier" - length 130cm/51.2” - nickel - crystal - LEDs
By Il Pezzo Mancante
Located in Firenze, IT
Il Pezzo 12 is a female figure suspended in the air, carrying in her womb the light. It’s nimble
Category
2010s Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass, Gold Plate
H 47.25 in W 5.91 in D 51.19 in
"Il Pezzo 12 Cluster Chandelier" - height 320cm/126" - bronze - crystal - LEDs
By Il Pezzo Mancante
Located in Firenze, IT
Il Pezzo 12 is a female figure suspended in the air, carrying in her womb the light. It’s nimble
Category
2010s Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Bronze, Brass
H 125.99 in Dm 21.66 in
"Il Pezzo 12 Cluster Chandelier" - height 480cm/189" - black and polished brass
By Il Pezzo Mancante
Located in Firenze, IT
Il Pezzo 12 is a female figure suspended in the air, carrying in her womb the light. It’s nimble
Category
2010s Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass, Bronze
H 188.98 in Dm 15.75 in
"Il Pezzo 12 Cluster Chandelier" - height 350cm/137" - black and polished brass
By Il Pezzo Mancante
Located in Firenze, IT
Il Pezzo 12 is a female figure suspended in the air, carrying in her womb the light. It’s nimble
Category
2010s Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass, Bronze
H 137.8 in Dm 15.75 in
"Il Pezzo 12 Cluster Chandelier" - height 550cm/216" - bronze - crystal - LEDs
By Il Pezzo Mancante
Located in Firenze, IT
Il Pezzo 12 is a female figure suspended in the air, carrying in her womb the light. It’s nimble
Category
2010s Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass, Bronze
H 216.54 in Dm 35.44 in
"Il Pezzo 12 Cluster Chandelier" - height 550cm/216" - satin brass - crystal
By Il Pezzo Mancante
Located in Firenze, IT
Il Pezzo 12 is a female figure suspended in the air, carrying in her womb the light. It’s nimble
Category
2010s Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass, Bronze
"Il Pezzo 12 Cluster Chandelier" - height 480cm/189" - bronze - crystal - LEDs
By Il Pezzo Mancante
Located in Firenze, IT
Il Pezzo 12 is a female figure suspended in the air, carrying in her womb the light. It’s nimble
Category
2010s Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass, Bronze
H 188.98 in Dm 15.75 in
"Il Pezzo 12 Cluster Chandelier" - height 320cm/126" - nickel - crystal - LEDs
By Il Pezzo Mancante
Located in Firenze, IT
Il Pezzo 12 is a female figure suspended in the air, carrying in her womb the light. It’s nimble
Category
2010s Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass, Bronze
H 125.99 in Dm 21.66 in
"Il Pezzo 12 Cluster Chandelier" - height 320cm/126" - black and polished brass
By Il Pezzo Mancante
Located in Firenze, IT
Il Pezzo 12 is a female figure suspended in the air, carrying in her womb the light. It’s nimble
Category
2010s Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Gold Plate, Brass
H 125.99 in Dm 21.66 in
"Il Pezzo 12 Cluster Chandelier" - height 700cm/275" - nickel - crystal - LEDs
By Il Pezzo Mancante
Located in Firenze, IT
Il Pezzo 12 is a female figure suspended in the air, carrying in her womb the light. It’s nimble
Category
2010s Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass, Bronze
H 275.6 in Dm 19.69 in
"Il Pezzo 12 Cluster Chandelier" - height 700cm/275" - polished brass - crystal
By Il Pezzo Mancante
Located in Firenze, IT
Il Pezzo 12 is a female figure suspended in the air, carrying in her womb the light. It’s nimble
Category
2010s Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass, Bronze
H 275.6 in Dm 19.69 in
"Il Pezzo 12 Cluster Chandelier" - height 700cm/275" - bronze - crystal - LEDs
By Il Pezzo Mancante
Located in Firenze, IT
Il Pezzo 12 is a female figure suspended in the air, carrying in her womb the light. It’s nimble
Category
2010s Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass, Bronze
"Il Pezzo 12 Cluster Chandelier" - height 700cm/275" - black and polished brass
By Il Pezzo Mancante
Located in Firenze, IT
Il Pezzo 12 is a female figure suspended in the air, carrying in her womb the light. It’s nimble
Category
2010s Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass, Bronze
H 275.6 in Dm 7.88 in
"Il Pezzo 12 Cluster Chandelier" - height 700cm/275" - nickel - crystal - LEDs
By Il Pezzo Mancante
Located in Firenze, IT
Il Pezzo 12 is a female figure suspended in the air, carrying in her womb the light. It’s nimble
Category
2010s Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass, Bronze
"Il Pezzo 12 Cluster Chandelier" - height 500cm/197" - satin brass - crystal
By Il Pezzo Mancante
Located in Firenze, IT
Il Pezzo 12 is a female figure suspended in the air, carrying in her womb the light. It’s nimble
Category
2010s Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass, Bronze
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Female Pendant Lighting For Sale on 1stDibs
Find many varieties of an authentic piece of female pendant lighting available at 1stDibs. Was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, stone and brass. There are 51 variations of the antique or vintage item from our selection of female pendant lighting you’re looking for, while we also have 33 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for newer or older items, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. A choice in our collection of female pendant lighting, designed in the modern, mid-century modern or Louis XVI style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. A well-made object in our assortment of female pendant lighting has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Il Pezzo Mancante, Silvio Piattelli and Moooi are consistently popular.
How Much is a Female Pendant Lighting?
The average selling price for a piece of female pendant lighting at 1stDibs is $5,973, while they’re typically $730 on the low end and $536,408 for the highest priced.
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 and vintage 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 (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), 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.
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 whimsical — like the work of Beau & Bien’s Sylvie Maréchal, frequently inspired by her dreams — 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.
Questions About Female Pendant Lighting
- What Is a swag pendant light?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021A swag pendant light is a fixture that hangs from the ceiling and provides an often inexpensive light source while taking up very little space. Swag pendant lights take up little space — the fixture is typically a bare or shaded socket that is suspended from the ceiling by way of a robust metal chain or cord. A swag pendant also offers a variety of installation options and can enhance the overall look of the room. Shop a range of antique and vintage swag pendant lighting on 1stDibs.
- What is a mini pendant light?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021Mini pendant lights are scaled-down versions of pendant lights that dangle from an overhead support. Unique mini-pendant lights are a wonderful way to set the ambiance for an entire space because they dangle in mid-air. On 1stDibs, shop vintage and antique pendant lights.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021The difference between pendant lights and chandeliers is not complicated. In terms of both style and function, chandeliers are not that different from pendant lights. The difference between a chandelier and pendant light is not how they look but rather the way in which they hang. Chandeliers are suspended with multiple branches that hold many bulbs while pendants typically dangle from one central cord or chain. Chandeliers tend to be more intricate and fancier, so if you're looking for something luxurious, then this might work best. With pendants, you’re likely to find a variety of examples in minimalistic modern styles; these would make great additions to any office space because of their versatility like being able to turn them on/off with ease. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique and vintage pendant lights and chandeliers.
- 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023Yes, you can put a pendant light above a kitchen sink. However, if you don’t already have a light receptacle in place, you may need to hire a professional electrician to run wiring to the area. Also, ensure that there is at least 30 to 36 inches of clearance below the light, so you can stand at the sink. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of pendant lights.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 17, 2023Yes, glass pendant lights get dusty. However, all lighting fixtures will eventually gather dust. Regularly wiping your pendant lights can reduce the presence of dust. Shop a variety of glass pendant lights on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023Where you hang a pendant light over a kitchen sink is largely a matter of personal preference. If you're installing a new light fixture, consider where you most need task lighting. You may find it better to hang the lamp off to one side to illuminate a food prep area. Generally, there should be 35 to 40 inches of space between the bottom of the pendant and the countertop to allow for adequate clearance. On 1stDibs, find a collection of pendant lights.
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Thanks to its new leadership, the Spanish maker of figurines, busts and lighting is on a mission to update the art of porcelain for the 21st century.
Christopher Tennant’s Lamps and Dioramas Evoke Sunny Days and Seaside Locales
The former magazine editor blends elements of the Far East and America’s eastern shores, bringing wit and delight to his handmade, upcycled designs.
Paavo Tynell’s Snowflake Chandelier Warms Up Any Room
This circa 1950 piece by the legendary Finnish lighting designer spent the past several decades in a family's home in Michigan.
NASA Parachutes Inspired Lighting Designer Bec Brittain’s New Collection
In "Paraciphers," now on view at Emma Scully Gallery in New York, Brittain introduces works that were more than a decade in the making.
This Handsome Leather Pendant Light Is Crafted Using Saddle-Making Techniques
The Doma by L’Aviva Home nods to Colombia’s equestrian heritage.
Celebrate Spring Year-Round with This Lush Murano-Glass Chandelier
Hand-blown glass makes the Italian fixture glow like dew-covered leaves in the sun.
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