Lucite Fish Line Shade Light Fixture Pendant
By Neal Small
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern Lucite and fish line pendant light fixture chandelier.
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Brass
Lucite Fish Line Shade Light Fixture Pendant
By Neal Small
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern Lucite and fish line pendant light fixture chandelier.
Brass
$5,951
H 25 in Dm 19.7 in
Large & Great Design, Antique Koi Fish Color Like, Alabaster Shade Pendant Light
Located in Lisse, NL
One of a kind light fixture with a stunning “ flameboyant “ alabaster shade. This top-class Art
Alabaster, Metal
Large Wicker Fish Ceiling Light Mid Century France
By Mario Lopez Torres
Located in Hastings, GB
Superb large scale 1950’s wicker fish ceiling light, French. Due to their nature these original
Wicker
Smaller Scale Vintage Wicker Fish Ceiling Light France 1950's
By Mario Lopez Torres
Located in Hastings, GB
Superb mid century wicker fish ceiling light, French, 1950's Due to their nature these original
Wicker
Stunning German Solid Bronze Mermaids Chandelier with Fish Motif, 1920s
Located in Wiesbaden, Hessen
light fixture is made of solid bronze with torch-holding mermaids and fish motif. Socket: 12 x e14 or
Bronze
Mid-Century, Solid Brass Fish Pendant Light
By Edison
Located in Berkeley, CA
uniquely converted to be a dry to damp location pendant light. Freshly wired with all UL certified parts
Brass
Mid Century French Wicker Fish Ceiling Light
Located in Hastings, GB
Superb 1950’s wicker fish ceiling light, French. Due to their nature these original ceiling lights
Wicker
Pierced and Etched Brass Hanging Fish Accent Light
Located in Palm Beach, FL
A pierced and etched brass fish accent light, with incredible detailing.The head can be removed to
Exceptional and Rare Mid Century French Wicker Fish Ceiling Light
Located in Hastings, GB
Superb 1950’s wicker fish ceiling light, French. Due to their nature these original ceiling lights
Wicker
Sold
H 23 in Dm 15.75 in
Delightful Art Deco Pendant Light with René Lalique Style Glass Fish Sculptures
Located in Lisse, NL
the glass fish sculptures is of a beauty that lifts your spirit like no modern day pendant light ever
Glass
Mid Century French Wicker Fish Ceiling Light
Located in Hastings, GB
Superb 1950’s wicker fish ceiling light, French. Due to their nature these original ceiling lights
Wicker, Rattan
Mid Century French Wicker Fish Ceiling Light
Located in Hastings, GB
Superb 1950’s wicker fish ceiling light, French. Due to their nature these original ceiling lights
Wicker, Rattan
Rare Mid Century French Wicker Fish Ceiling Light
Located in Hastings, GB
Superb 1960’s wicker fish ceiling light, French. Due to their nature these original ceiling lights
Wicker
Mid Century French Wicker Fish Ceiling Light (3)
Located in Hastings, GB
Superb 1950’s wicker fish ceiling light, French. Due to their nature these original ceiling lights
Wicker, Rattan
Sold
H 32.29 in W 19.69 in D 11.42 in
Exceptional and Rare Mid Century French Wicker Fish Ceiling Light
Located in Hastings, GB
Superb 1950’s wicker fish ceiling light, French. Due to their nature these original ceiling lights
Wicker, Rattan
Indonesian Fish Trap Hanging Light
Located in Richmond, CA
Rare, old fish trap from Indonesia repurposed into a scupltural hanging light. Wired with new lamp
Brass
French 1930s Pendent Light
Located in Fairfax, VA
. This pendant light has three lights with nickel chain and canopy.
Glass
French Fish Basket as Pendant Light
Located in Madison, WI
French fish basket of steel mesh has been converted into a pendant light of airy ambiance. A spring
Fish Trap for Minnows as Pendant Light
Located in Madison, WI
Bait trap of steel wire mesh for minnows casts a rich, warm glow as a pendant light. Professionally
Steel, Wire
Pendant Light from Seltzer Bottle Mounted Inside Fish Trap
Located in Madison, WI
Pendant light created by mounting European seltzer bottle within a seine net fish trap. Casts a
Glass
Pendant Light from Seltzer Bottle Suspended in French, Steel Mesh Fish Basket
Located in Madison, WI
Pendant light from a sea blue, New York etched seltzer bottle suspended inside a steel mesh fish
Steel
$4,008
H 36 in Dm 15.7 in
Antique Multicolor Alabaster Pendant Light w. Rope Suspension & Matching Canopy
Located in Lisse, NL
Note that we arrange the shipping ourselves to ensure a smooth, secure, and reliable delivery. This allows us to provide the best possible service and care for your purchase. Stunni...
Alabaster, Brass
$941 / item
H 11.03 in W 5.91 in D 33.86 in
Pair of Articulated Sconce Mid-Century Modern Solid Brass Black and White
By Stilnovo, Arredoluce, Gino Sarfatti
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
This exquisite sconce is a nod to the timeless pieces crafted by mid-century modern Italian studios Arteluce and Stilnovo in the 1950s, but with a unique and distinctive design that ...
Metal, Aluminum, Brass
Betty Custom Made to Order Sconce by Lightmaker Studio
By Lightmaker Studio
Located in Kingston, Ontario
*Our products are currently duty-free to the US under USMCA* With curvaceous shapes and a nipped centre, Betty is a modern take on midcentury era design. Sculptural mold-blown glass...
Brass
Pair of Murano Glass Wall Sconces, Art Deco Style, in Stock
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of Murano glass wall sconces, in stock Fume color and horizontal striation texture Black opaline finials and brass accents Art Deco inspired design. Gives off warm beams of lig...
Brass
French Art Deco White Black Veining Alabaster Pendant Chandelier, 1930s
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
A lovery Arte Deco era alabaster pendant / light fixture, France, 1930-1939. Hand-carved shade from a solid alabaster rock with beautiful black veining and polished to a natural shin...
Alabaster
$10,810
H 26 in Dm 22.7 in
Extra Large D. 22.7Ø" and Stunning Design White & Black Alabaster Chandelier
Located in Lisse, NL
Extra large size and great design, hand carved, antique alabaster chandelier. Thanks to its timeless design, aesthetic beauty, large size and superb condition this antique alabaster...
Alabaster, Metal, Brass, Bronze, Wire
Scandinavian large art deco alabaster pendant light
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Scandinavian large Art Deco alabaster pendant light circa 1930. Beautiful hand carved Swedish dish light from the art deco period. Alabaster with natural colours of subtle orange's...
Alabaster
$4,858
H 25 in Dm 17.7 in
Impressive Shape Arts & Crafts White & Black Alabaster Pendant Light Flush Mount
Located in Lisse, NL
Antique 3-light chandelier with a good size and beautifully carved alabaster shade. Thanks to its size, its deep bowl shade, its classical design and beautifully spread black veins ...
Alabaster, Brass, Bronze
$6,801
H 23 in Dm 18.7 in
Large & Timeless Design Art Deco Pendant Light w Coolest Alabaster Shade Ever
By G Bessi
Located in Lisse, NL
Superb condition and stunning natural veins and patterns alabaster mineral stone pendant. *This rare antique alabaster shade is labeled by the maker " Ghebo Vero Bessi " grandson of...
Alabaster, Metal, Bronze, Brass
Cult Stool, Sculptural Side Table, Mexican Green Onyx
By Panorammma
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
Cult stool/ side table; a hand sculpted stone from a Mexican marble and Mexican onyx conglomerate, remits to primal sculptural-architectural language while displaying materials in a ...
Onyx
$74 / item
H 23.5 in W 23.5 in D 2 in
Matte White Brutalist Sculptural Collage Artwork, Mural from Upcycled Wood
By Peter Glassford
Located in San Antonio, TX
These MATTE WHITE collage tiles are composed randomly from recycled wood remnants and when installed bathe any space with a warm feeling and texture which is meditative, sanded to a ...
Wood
Linen Pendant Light, Nomen
By Heather Shoon, Aaron Shoon
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Nested, trimless linen shades cut clean lines. Finished with perforated diffuser, the Nomen provides soft, dappled light. This 18” tall, 24” diameter light is suspended with a black ...
Aluminum, Brass
$4,000 / item
H 18 in W 54 in D 18 in
Sculptural ICO Bench Series 60 in Natural Walnut by Stamford Modern
By Stamford Modern
Located in Westport, CT
The ICO Bench is a sophisticated reinterpretation of Ico Ponti’s modernism, where architectural form meets modern functionality. Defined by its signature angled legs and subtle metal...
Walnut, Oak
$1,544Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 13 in Dm 17 in
Smooth (17") Circular Undulating White Plaster Shell Pendant Light
Located in San Francisco, CA
A plaster pendant in a smooth, undulating shell shape, with scalloped edges. A newer take on Francis Elkins's 1940's plaster plafonnier. Hanging by three white chains; with 3 medium ...
Metal
$4,737
H 24 in Dm 20.7 in
Large & Stylish Design White Veins Art Deco Alabaster Pendant Light / Chandelier
Located in Lisse, NL
Large size and great design, hand carved, antique alabaster three-light chandelier. Thanks to its deep shade and beautiful Art Deco design this timeless alabaster chandelier will lo...
Alabaster, Brass, Bronze
$6,680
H 25 in Dm 19.7 in
Large & Great Design Antique White & Black Alabaster Pendant / Chandelier 1910
Located in Lisse, NL
Stunning design, early Art Deco, antique alabaster light fixture. Thanks to its large size (19.7 inches in diameter) and relatively timeless design this beautiful chandelier from th...
Alabaster, Wire, Brass, Metal
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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