$18,500 / item
Helios 44 Ceiling Light by Gaspare Asaro-Bronze Finish
By Gaspare & Vittorio Asaro, form A
Located in New York, NY
The Helios ceiling light features an imposing composition of illuminated Murano glass shades gravitating around a central tinted mirror.
Brass
Antares Ceiling Light by Gaspare Asaro-Satin Brass Finish
By form A, Gaspare & Vittorio Asaro
Located in New York, NY
The Antares ceiling light harmoniously balances the linear details of its intersecting arms with the organic form of its handblown glass shades.
Brass
Perla Flushmount Ceiling Light by Gaspare Asaro-Brass Finish
By Gaspare & Vittorio Asaro
Located in New York, NY
The Perla flushmount features an organic brass shell nestling our Sfera glass handblown in Tuscany. The first images show the fixture with a satin brass interior and polished brass e...
Brass
Perla Flushmount Ceiling Light by Gaspare Asaro-Brass Finish
By form A, Gaspare & Vittorio Asaro
Located in New York, NY
The Perla flushmount features an organic brass shell nestling our Sfera glass handblown in Tuscany. The first images show the fixture with a satin brass interior and polished brass e...
Brass
Volterra Ceiling Light by Gaspare Asaro-Polished Nickel Finish
By Gaspare & Vittorio Asaro, form A
Located in New York, NY
The Volterra ceiling light is an ode to the historic Tuscan city by the same name known for its striking architecture and its precious stone quarries.
Alabaster, Brass
Volterra Ceiling Light by Gaspare Asaro-Polished Brass Finish
By form A, Gaspare & Vittorio Asaro
Located in New York, NY
The Volterra ceiling light is an ode to the historic Tuscan city by the same name known for its striking architecture and its precious stone quarries.
Alabaster, Brass
Vento Ceiling Light by Gaspare Asaro-Polished Nickel Finish
By form A
Located in New York, NY
The Vento ceiling light is composed from three or more of our Brezza Murano glass elements hanging from a single canopy.
Murano Glass
Tre Ceiling Light by Gaspare Asaro-Polished Nickel Finish
By form A, Gaspare & Vittorio Asaro
Located in New York, NY
The Tre ceiling light harmoniously juxtaposes the balance of its three evenly spaced arms with the asymmetry of its variable size shades staggered at different heights.
Brass
Antares Ceiling Light by Gaspare Asaro-Brunito Nero Finish
By form A, Gaspare & Vittorio Asaro
Located in New York, NY
The Antares ceiling light harmoniously balances the linear details of its intersecting arms with the organic form of its handblown glass shades.
Brass
Zeta Ceiling Light by Gaspare Asaro-Polished Brass Finish
By Gaspare & Vittorio Asaro, form A
Located in New York, NY
The Zeta ceiling light features a composition of variable sized Murano glass shades methodically balanced on a “V” shaped brass frame.
Brass
Antares Ceiling Light by Gaspare Asaro-Polished Brass Finish
By Gaspare & Vittorio Asaro, form A
Located in New York, NY
The Antares ceiling light harmoniously balances the linear details of its intersecting arms with the organic form of its handblown glass shades.
Brass
Shell Ceiling Light by Gaspare Asaro-Polished Brass Finish
By Gaspare & Vittorio Asaro
Located in New York, NY
The Shell ceiling light is forged from brass to create an organic shell nestling three of our handblown Sfera glasses made in Murano.
Brass
Shell Ceiling Light by Gaspare Asaro-Polished Nickel Finish
By Gaspare & Vittorio Asaro
Located in New York, NY
The Shell ceiling light is forged from brass to create an organic shell nestling three of our handblown Sfera glasses made in Murano.
Brass
Zeta Ceiling Light by Gaspare Asaro-Polished Nickel Finish
By Gaspare & Vittorio Asaro, form A
Located in New York, NY
The Zeta ceiling light by form A features a composition of variable sized Murano glass shades methodically balanced on a “V” shaped brass frame.
Brass
$15,800 / item
Antares X3 Ceiling Light by Gaspare Asaro-Bronze Finish
By Gaspare & Vittorio Asaro
Located in New York, NY
The smaller X2 version and wall light are also available. Starting at $ 14,400 for standard finishes.
Brass
Sei Ceiling Light by Gaspare Asaro-Polished Nickel Finish
By form A, Gaspare & Vittorio Asaro
Located in New York, NY
The Sei ceiling light is characterized by its star shaped frame with six suspended Murano glass shades.
Brass
$12,900 / item
Tetrix Ceiling Light by Gaspare Asaro-Satin Brass Finish
By form A
Located in New York, NY
The Tetrix ceiling light features a composition of variable sized Murano glass shades on a brass machined frame highlighting perpendicular and intersecting lines.
Brass
Uno Square Ceiling Light by Gaspare Asaro-Bronze Finish
By Gaspare & Vittorio Asaro
Located in New York, NY
The Uno Square ceiling light exemplifies simple elegance via its clean profile designed around a single Murano glass shade.
Brass
$15,900 / item
Sei Ceiling Light by Gaspare Asaro-Black Bronze Finish
By Gaspare & Vittorio Asaro, form A
Located in New York, NY
The Sei ceiling light is characterized by its star shaped frame with six suspended Murano glass shades.
Brass
Zeta Ceiling Light by Gaspare Asaro - Satin Brass Finish
By Gaspare & Vittorio Asaro, form A
Located in New York, NY
The Zeta ceiling light features a composition of variable sized Murano glass shades methodically balanced on a “V” shaped brass frame.
Brass
Matera Grande Ceiling Light by Gaspare Asaro-Bronze Finish
By form A, Gaspare & Vittorio Asaro
Located in New York, NY
The focal point of the Matera Grande ceiling light is the sculptural glass shade composed of dozens of hand applied crystal elements.
Brass
Tetrix Ceiling Light by Gaspare Asaro- Satin Nickel Finish
By form A
Located in New York, NY
The Tetrix ceiling light features a composition of variable sized Murano glass shades on a brass machined frame highlighting perpendicular and intersecting lines.
Brass
Antares Ceiling Light by Gaspare Asaro-Polished Nickel Finish
By Gaspare & Vittorio Asaro, form A
Located in New York, NY
The Antares ceiling light harmoniously balances the linear details of its intersecting arms with the organic form of its handblown glass shades.
Brass
Iris Ceiling Light by Gaspare Asaro-Bronzo Ottone Finish
By form A, Gaspare & Vittorio Asaro
Located in New York, NY
The Iris ceiling is designed around an expansive acrylic shade with a hand carved glass center. This versatile fixture can be installed as a pendant on a stem or as a true flush moun...
Brass
Iris Ceiling Light by Gaspare Asaro-Satin Brass Finish
By form A, Gaspare & Vittorio Asaro
Located in New York, NY
The Iris ceiling is designed around an expansive acrylic shade with a hand carved glass center. This versatile fixture can be installed as a pendant on a stem or as a true flush moun...
Brass
Vento Ceiling Light by Gaspare Asaro-Satin Brass Finish
By form A
Located in New York, NY
The Vento ceiling light is composed from three or more of our Brezza Murano glass elements hanging from a single canopy.
Murano Glass
Antares Ceiling Light by Gaspare Asaro-Polished Nickel Finish
By form A, Gaspare & Vittorio Asaro
Located in New York, NY
The Antares ceiling light harmoniously balances the linear details of its intersecting arms with the organic form of its handblown glass shades.
Brass
Oculus Articulating Ceiling Light-Bronze Finish and Carved Glass
By form A, Gaspare & Vittorio Asaro
Located in New York, NY
The Oculus ceiling light features an innovative articulating design that allows the ten arms to have a wide range of motion for endless configurations.
Brass
$20,800 / item
Rose Ceiling Light by Gaspare Asaro-Satin Nickel Finish
By form A, Gaspare & Vittorio Asaro
Located in New York, NY
The Rose ceiling light is distinguished by its branching two-tiered frame ending with clean and modern shades.
Brass
$29,900 / item
Helios 66 Ceiling Light by Gaspare Asaro-Bronze Finish
By Gaspare & Vittorio Asaro, form A
Located in New York, NY
The Helios ceiling light features an imposing composition of illuminated Murano glass shades gravitating around a central tinted mirror.
Brass
Tre Ceiling Light by Gaspare Asaro - Polished Brass Finish
By Gaspare & Vittorio Asaro, form A
Located in New York, NY
The Tre ceiling light harmoniously juxtaposes the balance of its three evenly spaced arms with the asymmetry of its variable size shades staggered at different heights.
Brass
$16,900 / item
Leaf Ceiling Light by Gaspare Asaro-Satin Brass Finish
By Gaspare & Vittorio Asaro
Located in New York, NY
The Leaf ceiling light recalls nature with its branching arms and Tuscan alabaster “leaves” giving it a distinctive modern organic look.
Alabaster, Brass
Geometria Sospesa Ceiling Light by Gaspare Asaro-Bronze Finish
By Gaspare & Vittorio Asaro, form A
Located in New York, NY
Translated in English to “suspended geometry”, the Geometria Sospesa ceiling light plays with the notion of lines and shapes.
Brass
Antares Ceiling Light by Gaspare Asaro-Satin Brass Finish
By form A, Gaspare & Vittorio Asaro
Located in New York, NY
The Antares ceiling light harmoniously balances the linear details of its intersecting arms with the organic form of its handblown glass shades.
Brass
Tetrix Ceiling Light by Gaspare Asaro - Satin Brass Finish
By Gaspare & Vittorio Asaro, form A
Located in New York, NY
The Tetrix ceiling light features a composition of variable sized Murano glass shades on a brass machined frame highlighting perpendicular and intersecting lines.
Brass
Fusione Ceiling Light by Gaspare Asaro-Polished Nickel Finish
By Gaspare & Vittorio Asaro
Located in New York, NY
The Fusione ceiling fixture highlights the contrast between organic forms and sleek geometric lines; Cast brass shades with irregular glass crystals sprout from polished V shaped arm...
Brass
Iris Triangle Ceiling Light by Gaspare Asaro. Bronze Finish
By Gaspare & Vittorio Asaro
Located in New York, NY
The Iris Triangle ceiling light is designed around an expansive acrylic shade with a hand carved glass center reminiscent of a gemstone.
Brass
Zeta Ceiling Light by Gaspare Asaro - Polished Nickel Finish
By Gaspare & Vittorio Asaro, form A
Located in New York, NY
The Zeta ceiling light by form A features a composition of variable sized Murano glass shades methodically balanced on a “V” shaped brass frame.
Brass
Iris Ceiling Light by Gaspare Asaro-Polished Nickel Finish
By Gaspare & Vittorio Asaro, form A
Located in New York, NY
The Iris ceiling is designed around an expansive acrylic shade with a hand carved glass center. This versatile fixture can be installed as a pendant on a stem or as a true flush moun...
Brass
Sei Ceiling Light by Gaspare Asaro - Polished Nickel Finish
By Gaspare & Vittorio Asaro, form A
Located in New York, NY
The Sei ceiling light is characterized by its star shaped frame with six suspended Murano glass shades.
Brass
Sei Ceiling Light by Gaspare Asaro - Polished Brass Finish
By Gaspare & Vittorio Asaro, form A
Located in New York, NY
The Sei ceiling light is characterized by its star shaped frame with six suspended Murano glass shades.
Brass
Volterra Ceiling Light by Gaspare Asaro-Polished Brass Finish
By Gaspare & Vittorio Asaro, form A
Located in New York, NY
The Volterra ceiling light is an ode to the historic Tuscan city by the same name known for its striking architecture and its precious stone quarries.
Alabaster, Brass
Vento Ceiling Light by Gaspare Asaro-Polished Nickel Finish
By Gaspare & Vittorio Asaro, form A
Located in New York, NY
The Vento ceiling light is composed from three or more of our Brezza Murano glass elements hanging from a single canopy.
Murano Glass
Volterra Ceiling Light by Gaspare Asaro-Polished Nickel Finish
By Gaspare & Vittorio Asaro, form A
Located in New York, NY
The Volterra ceiling light is an ode to the historic Tuscan city by the same name known for its striking architecture and its precious stone quarries.
Alabaster, Brass
Antares Ceiling Light by Gaspare Asaro-Brunito Nero Finish
By Gaspare & Vittorio Asaro, form A
Located in New York, NY
The Antares ceiling light harmoniously balances the linear details of its intersecting arms with the organic form of its handblown glass shades.
Brass
$15,900 / item
Sei Ceiling Light by Gaspare Asaro - Black Bronze Finish
By Gaspare & Vittorio Asaro, form A
Located in New York, NY
The Sei ceiling light is characterized by its star shaped frame with six suspended Murano glass shades.
Brass
Matera Grande Ceiling Light by Gaspare Asaro-Bronze Finish
By Gaspare & Vittorio Asaro, form A
Located in New York, NY
The focal point of the Matera Grande ceiling light is the sculptural glass shade composed of dozens of hand applied crystal elements.
Brass
Tetrix Ceiling Light by Gaspare Asaro- Black Bronze Finish
By Gaspare & Vittorio Asaro, form A
Located in New York, NY
The Tetrix ceiling light features a composition of variable sized Murano glass shades on a brass machined frame highlighting perpendicular and intersecting lines.
Brass
Tetrix Ceiling Light by Gaspare Asaro - Satin Nickel Finish
By Gaspare & Vittorio Asaro, form A
Located in New York, NY
The Tetrix ceiling light features a composition of variable sized Murano glass shades on a brass machined frame highlighting perpendicular and intersecting lines.
Brass
$18,900 / item
Rose Ceiling Light by Gaspare Asaro-Satin Brass Finish
By Gaspare & Vittorio Asaro, form A
Located in New York, NY
The Rose ceiling light is distinguished by its branching two-tiered frame ending with clean and modern shades.
Brass
Quattro Ceiling Light by Gaspare Asaro - Polished Brass Finish
By Gaspare & Vittorio Asaro, form A
Located in New York, NY
The Quattro ceiling light plays with the notion of lines and shapes, bringing the concept to life with its distinctive winding frame with four variable size shades at staggered heigh...
Brass
Quattro Ceiling Light by Gaspare Asaro-Polished Nickel Finish
By Gaspare & Vittorio Asaro, form A
Located in New York, NY
The Quattro ceiling light plays with the notion of lines and shapes, bringing the concept to life with its distinctive winding frame with four variable size shades at staggered heigh...
Brass
Tre Ceiling Light by Gaspare Asaro-Polished Nickel Finish
By Gaspare & Vittorio Asaro, form A
Located in New York, NY
The Tre ceiling light harmoniously juxtaposes the balance of its three evenly spaced arms with the asymmetry of its variable size shades staggered at different heights.
Brass
$20,800 / item
Rose Ceiling Light by Gaspare Asaro-Satin Nickel Finish
By Gaspare & Vittorio Asaro, form A
Located in New York, NY
The Rose ceiling light is distinguished by its branching two-tiered frame ending with clean and modern shades.
Brass
Fusione Ceiling Light by Gaspare Asaro-Polished Brass Finish
By Gaspare & Vittorio Asaro
Located in New York, NY
The Fusione ceiling fixture highlights the contrast between organic forms and sleek geometric lines; Cast brass shades with irregular glass crystals sprout from polished V shaped arm...
Brass
Iris Ceiling Light by Gaspare Asaro-Satin Brass Finish
By Gaspare & Vittorio Asaro, form A
Located in New York, NY
The Iris ceiling is designed around an expansive acrylic shade with a hand carved glass center. This versatile fixture can be installed as a pendant on a stem or as a true flush moun...
Brass
Iris Ceiling Light by Gaspare Asaro-Brunito Nero Finish
By Gaspare & Vittorio Asaro, form A
Located in New York, NY
The Iris ceiling is designed around an expansive acrylic shade with a hand carved glass center. This versatile fixture can be installed as a pendant on a stem or as a true flush moun...
Brass
The late 19th and early 20th centuries saw sweeping social change and major scientific advances — both of which contributed to a new aesthetic: modernism. Rejecting the rigidity of Victorian artistic conventions, modernists sought a new means of expression. References to the natural world and ornate classical embellishments gave way to the sleek simplicity of the Machine Age. Architect Philip Johnson characterized the hallmarks of modernism as “machine-like simplicity, smoothness or surface [and] avoidance of ornament.”
Early practitioners of modernist design include the De Stijl (“The Style”) group, founded in the Netherlands in 1917, and the Bauhaus School, founded two years later in Germany.
Followers of both groups produced sleek, spare designs — many of which became icons of daily life in the 20th century. The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics. While Bauhaus principals Marcel Breuer and Ludwig Mies van der Rohe created furniture from mass-produced, chrome-plated steel, American visionaries like Charles and Ray Eames worked in materials as novel as molded plywood and fiberglass. Today, Breuer’s Wassily chair, Mies van der Rohe’s Barcelona chair — crafted with his romantic partner, designer Lilly Reich — and the Eames lounge chair are emblems of progressive design and vintage originals are prized cornerstones of collections.
It’s difficult to overstate the influence that modernism continues to wield over designers and architects — and equally difficult to overstate how revolutionary it was when it first appeared a century ago. But because modernist furniture designs are so simple, they can blend in seamlessly with just about any type of décor. Don’t overlook them.
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.