$1,296Sale Price|40% Off
H 39 in W 13 in D 13 in
Hollywood Regency Jewel Prisms Filigree Pendant Light, Circa 1950
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Vintage Hollywood Regency Brass Morrocan-inspired 1-light Hanging pendant light fixture with 3
Brass
Rattan Pendant Hanging Light / Lantern with Filigree Details, 1960s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Eye-catching handcrafted wicker / rattan suspension lamp or lantern with artistic filigree work
Wicker, Rattan, Cane
$1,920Sale Price|40% Off
H 45 in W 18 in D 18 in
Hollywood Regency Jewel Prisms Filigree 5 Light Hanging Chandelier, Circa 1950
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Vintage Hollywood Regency Jeweled Filigree Brass Morrocan-inspired 5-light Hanging Ceiling Light
Brass
Victorian Filigree Converted Gas Electric Fixture, Four-Light
Located in Vancouver, BC
An exceptionally rare and decorative Victorian filigree converted gas light fixture, circa 1900
Vintage Moroccan Brass Filigree Pendant Light Fixture
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Vintage Moroccan brass hanging light fixture, delicately handcrafted and hand chiseled with floral
Brass
Hollywood Regency Jewel Prisms Filigree Pendant Light, Circa 1950
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Vintage Hollywood Regency Brass Morrocan-inspired 1-light Hanging pendant light fixture with 3
Brass
Brass Filigree & White Opalescent Glass Pendant Light
Located in Chicago, IL
Outstanding faceted crystals and white opalescent glass petal pendant light with a cast brass
Crystal, Brass
Brass Filigree and White Opalescent Glass Pendant Light
Located in Chicago, IL
Outstanding faceted crystals and white opalescent glass petal pendant light with a cast brass
Crystal, Brass
Pierced Filigree Brass Japanese Asian Ceiling Pendant Light
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Brass diamond shape (12 sided) Asian ceiling or pendant light with scrolling arabesque patterns
Brass
Large Pierced Filigree Brass Japanese Asian Ceiling Pendant Light
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A large and high quality filigree brass ceiling or pendant light with scrolling arabesque patterns
Brass
Large Pierced Filigree Brass Japanese Asian Pendant Chandelier Light
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Huge brass pierced Asian chandelier or pendant light with scrolling arabesque pattern motif
Brass
Large Pierced Filigree Brass Japanese Asian Pendant Chandelier Light
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Brass pierced Asian chandelier or pendant light with scrolling arabesque pattern motif. Handcrafted
Brass
Sold
H 17 in W 14 in D 14 in
1920s Rare Filigree Brass Fitter Handblown Milk Glass Library Pendant Light
Located in Brooklyn, NY
filigree brass fitter, canopy and chain. Brass filigree fitter is a decorative crown to this pendant light
Etched and Cut Glass and Bronze Filigree Cylinder Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
Highly detailed.
Sold
H 46 in W 28 in D 28.5 in
Rare Antique French Victorian Brass Filigree 10 Light Converted Gas Chandelier
Located in Dayton, OH
scrolled filigree panels and a lower finial. Each candle light arm has a ring at the bottom allowing for
Brass
Pierced Filigree Brass Japanese Asian Pendant Chandelier Light
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Brass pierced Asian chandelier or pendant light with scrolling arabesque pattern motif. Handcrafted
Brass
Large Pierced Filigree Brass Japanese Asian Ceiling Pendant Light
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Large high quality filigree brass ceiling or pendant light with scrolling arabesque patterns
Brass
Vintage Gold Gilt Baguès Rock Crystal Nine Light Fixture Filigree Chandelier
By Maison Baguès
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Vintage gold gilt Baguès style rock crystal nine-light fixture filigree large chandelier.
Rock Crystal
Seguso Filigreed Three-Arm Brass and Murano Glass Chandelier, Italy
By Seguso Vetri d'Arte
Located in Miami, FL
1950s Italian Seguso brass and Murano filigreed glass three-arm pendant light. Wired for the U.S
Brass
Brass Filigree Pendant Light with Iridescent Jewels
Located in Seattle, WA
This is a brass filigree pendant light with beautiful cut iridescent jewels circa 1950. When the
Brass, Metal
A six-light filigree chandelier
Located in New York, NY
AHL3567 An antique six-light black filigree iron chandelier form a Fairfield County, CT
Iron
Tall Iron Theater Light with Filigree
Located in Minneapolis, MN
Removed from the University of Minnesota's Northrop Auditorium, this tall iron theater light is a
Iron
Murano 1960s Half Filigree Glass and Gilded Metal Six-Light Chandelier
Located in Caprino Veronese, VR
Elegant Italian six-light chandelier in gilded metal and glass from the 1960s. The carefully
Metal
Three Light Iron Filigree Pendant, circa 1925
Located in Minneapolis, MN
This charming three-light iron pendant is especially beautiful when viewed up close. Faded paint in
Iron
1960s Paris Holophane Globe Street Pendant Light Qty Available
By Holophane
Located in New York, NY
This Holophane Paris Street light, transformed into a mesmerizing light fixture, is a captivating blend of history and modern design. Originally conceived in the mid 20th century, th...
Steel
Murano Hand Blown Chartreuse Green Glass Chandelier, in stock
Located in Miami, FL
Murano hand blown studio glass chandelier, in stock All different shaped chartreuse green discs with white details, rigadin technique Brass plated structure with 24 exposed brass reg...
Brass
$950 / item
H 25.6 in W 32.67 in D 13.78 in
New Black Wrought Iron Curule Bench with Cushion, Savonarola, Throne
Located in Miami, FL
New black wrought iron curule bench with cushion, Savonarola, Throne. Cushion included.
Iron
Leather Meander Flexible Wall Sconce
Located in Pound Ridge, NY
Leather wrapped flexible arm wall light you can pose and adjust as you wish. This is our updated Meander Reader light with larger cone shade and new upward angled arm. Lamping: Sing...
Metal, Brass, Nickel
$1,359 / item
H 13.39 in W 10.63 in D 10.63 in
Set Antique Vintage Acorn Opaline White Milk Glass Ceiling Pendant Light Lamp
Located in Sale, GB
- A fabulous run of church opaline acorn pendant lights with steel galleries, circa 1950. - Wear commensurate with age, all in excellent condition, the steel galleries are aged worn...
Glass
Rosso Wall Mirror
By Specchi Veneziani
Located in Milan, IT
Venetian mirror made in the strictest Murano tradition. Assembled with crystal/gold and red elements handmade in the Murano furnaces. Wooden frame with a natural finish.
Glass
$1,155Sale Price / item|30% Off
H 16.1 in Dm 11.5 in
'Plissé White Edition' Pleated Textile Table Lamp by Folkform for Örsjö
By Örsjö Industri AB
Located in Glendale, CA
'Plissé White Edition' pleated textile table lamp by Folkform for Örsjö. This unique table lamp was awarded “Lighting of the Year 2022” by Residence Magazine Sweden, who called it “...
Textile
Pair of Modern Walnut Side Tables
By Theodore Alexander
Located in Westwood, NJ
A Pacific walnut side table, the square top with rounded corners and a reeded edge above a similar under tier, on bobbin turned legs. Dimensions: 26" W x 26" D x 28.5" H.
Wood
$663Sale Price / item|55% Off
H 33.47 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in
Dining Chairs by Henning Kjærnulf, Model Razorblade, Denmark, Oak
By Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Set of striking dining chairs by Henning Kjærnulf, made of oak and boucle. Refreshing design with bold Baroque coming together nicely with Mid-Century Modernism. Model: Razorblade ...
Oak
LU Louis SM Sconce
By Lumfardo Luminaires
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The handsome LU Louis SM Sconce is a smaller version of our LU Louis Sconce, an all brass wall sconce in lightly patinated brass with patterned perforations by Lumfardo Luminaires. M...
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
$5,808 / item
H 14.57 in Dm 10.63 in
Josef Hoffmann & Wiener Werkstaette Silk & Brass Moldauer Pende, Re-Edition
By Wiener Werkstätte, Josef Hoffmann, Woka Lamps
Located in Vienna, AT
For the residence of the Banker Dr Dietrich Moldauer material: Patinated brass, silk, all other colors are possible. Literature: Sekler, Josef Hoffmann – Das architektonische Werk, S...
Brass
Italian Designer Demilune Bamboo Rattan Console, 1960s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Eye-catching bamboo and rattan arched console table with. In the style of Franco Albini, Bonacina, Crespi and Vivai del Sud. Italy, 1960s. This console table stands up on three bambo...
Bamboo, Rattan
$5,416 / item
H 42.01 in W 25.99 in D 1.19 in
Mid century style Ceiling Suspended Mirror with Bronze Patina Frame, Vintage N.4
By Alguacil & Perkoff Ltd.
Located in London, London
Mid-century style Vintage Four ceiling suspended mirror with a high quality pure brass full frame with a bronze patina finish inspired by the celebrated work of Italian designer Gio ...
Brass, Bronze
The 'Matisse' Etagere
Located in London, GB
The 'Matisse' wrought iron side table. A hand made and patinated wrought iron etagere with whimsical Matisse style cut-out decoration. Made to order based on a 1960s original. Avail...
Wrought Iron
Woka Chandelier Pendant Jugendstil Vienna Secession Re-Edition
By Woka Lamps
Located in Vienna, AT
Pendant-lamp with a punched brass-rim and a hand blown opaline-glass, hanging on braided wires, decorated with brass-balls Total drop custom made Most components according to the UL ...
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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