Double 'Onos 55' by Florian Schulz Germany c.1970
By Florian Schulz
Located in Brussels, BE
Elegant and sculptural, this rare pair of Onos 55 pendant lights was designed by Florian Schulz and manufactured in Germany. Executed in polished brass, each fixture features a disti...
Brass
$3,738Sale Price|29% Off
Florian Schulz Model Onos 40 Double Counterbalance Pendant Lamp
By Florian Schulz
Located in Madrid, ES
Pendant lamp designed by Florian Schulz and produced in Germany. Height-adjustable structure with double counter-balance in the middle, which can be shifted at sides. Made of brushed...
Metal, Nickel
Onos 55 Double Pull Pendant Lamp by Florian Schulz, Germany
By Florian Schulz
Located in Rijssen, NL
Fantastic pendant light Onos-55 Double Pull by Florian Schulz, Germany, Europe.
Brass, Nickel
Onos 55 Double Counterbalance Lamps in Brass by Florian Schulz
By Florian Schulz
Located in London, GB
Elegant double counterbalance pendant Onos 55 by Florian Schulz, designed in the early 1970s.
Brass
Onos 55 Double Pull Brass Pendant Lamp by Florian Schulz, Germany
By Florian Schulz
Located in Rijssen, NL
Fantastic pendant light Onos-55 Double Pull by Florian Schulz, Germany, Europe.
Brass
Florian Schulz Double Onos 55-Pendant Lamp with Side Counter Weights
By Florian Schulz
Located in Berlin, DE
Really beautiful Florian Schulz double Onos 55-pendant lamp with one E27 / model for each lamp 100 Watt bulbs.
Brass
Onos 40 Double Pull White Brass Pendant Lamp by Florian Schulz, Germany
By Florian Schulz
Located in Rijssen, NL
Fantastic pendant light Onos-40 Double Pull by Florian Schulz, Germany, Europe.
Brass
US Version Florian Schulz Double Onos 40-Pendant Lamp with Side Counter Weights
By Florian Schulz
Located in Berlin, DE
Stunning Florian Schulz double Onos 55-pendant lamp with one E26 / Model A for each lamp 100 Watt bulbs.
Brass
ONOS 40 D Model Adjustable 'Double Pull' Pendant Lamp by Florian Schulz, Germany
By Florian Schulz
Located in Hagenbach, DE
ONOS 40 D Model Adjustable 'Double Pull' Pendant Lamp by Florian Schulz, Germany New and made the order.
Brass
ONOS 55 D Model Adjustable 'Double Pull' Pendant Lamp by Florian Schulz, Germany
By Florian Schulz
Located in Hagenbach, DE
ONOS 55 D Model Adjustable Side Pull Pendant Lamp by Florian Schulz, Germany New and made the order. Designed and manufactured in Germany. Made of very quality solid Brass Materia...
Brass
US Version Florian Schulz Double Onos 55-Pendant Lamp with Side Counter Weights
By Florian Schulz
Located in Berlin, DE
Stunning Florian Schulz double Onos 55-pendant lamp with one E26 / Model A for each lamp 100 Watt bulbs.
Brass
Florian Schulz Double Onos 55 in Brass / Flat mint with Side Counterweight 2025
By Florian Schulz
Located in Berlin, DE
This lamp is new and in perfect condition. The height is adjustable with the counter weight to any needs. Unlimited quantity available. Production lead time 9-10 weeks. Lamp can be ...
Brass
Florian Schulz Double Onos 55 in Brass / Flat pink with Side Counterweight 2023
By Florian Schulz
Located in Berlin, DE
This lamp is new and in perfect condition. The height is adjustable with the counter weight to any needs. Unlimited quantity available. Production lead time 9-10 weeks. Lamp can be ...
Brass
Sold
H 11.82 in W 15.75 in D 55.12 in
Double Counterbalance Lamps Onos 40 in Brass by Florian Schulz, 1970s
By Florian Schulz
Located in London, GB
Double counterbalance pendant Onos 40 by Florian Schulz, made in the early 1970s.
Brass
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H 47.25 in W 15.75 in D 55.12 in
Double Counterbalance Pendant Lamps Onos 40 in Brass by Florian Schulz, 1970s
By Florian Schulz
Located in London, GB
Double counterbalance pendant Onos 40 by Florian Schulz, well balanced design made in the early 1970s.
Brass
Florian Schulz "Onos 40" Double Counter Balance Pendants, 1970
By Florian Schulz
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning double brass counter balance pendant by Florian Schulz in great vintage condition, with two brass pendants suspended, each with their own very heavy brass ball counter balan...
Brass
Onos 55 Double Pull Brass Pendant Lamp by Florian Schulz
By Florian Schulz
Located in Rijssen, NL
Fantastic Onos-55 Double Pull pendant light by Florian Schulz, Germany, Europe.
Brass
Onos 55 Double Pull Brass Pendant Lamp by Florian Schulz
By Florian Schulz
Located in Rijssen, NL
Fantastic Onos-55 Double Pull pendant light by Florian Schulz, Germany, Europe.
Brass
Onos 55 Double Pull Brass Pendant Lamp by Florian Schulz
By Florian Schulz
Located in Rijssen, NL
Fantastic Onos-55 Double Pull pendant light by Florian Schulz, Germany, Europe.
Brass
Florian Schulz Double Onos 55 Pendant Lamp with Side Counter Weights
By Florian Schulz
Located in Berlin, DE
Really beautiful Florian Schulz double Onos 55 pendant lamp with one E27 / model for each lamp and newly wired.
Florian Schulz Double Onos 55 Pendant Lamp with Side Counter Weights
By Florian Schulz
Located in Berlin, DE
Really beautiful Florian Schulz double Onos 55 pendant lamp with one E27 / model for each lamp and newly wired.
Florian Schulz Double Onos 55 Pendant Lamp with Side Counter Weights
By Florian Schulz
Located in Berlin, DE
Really beautiful Florian Schulz double Onos 55 pendant lamp with one E27 / model for each lamp and newly wired.
Florian Schulz Double Onos 55 Pendant Lamp with Side Counter Weights
By Florian Schulz
Located in Berlin, DE
Really beautiful Florian Schulz double Onos 55 pendant lamp with one E27 / model for each lamp and newly wired.
Florian Schulz Double Onos 55 Pendant Lamp with Side Counter Weights
By Florian Schulz
Located in Berlin, DE
Really beautiful Florian Schulz double Onos 55 pendant lamp with 1 x E27 / model for each lamp and newly wired.
Sold
H 47.25 in W 21.66 in D 21.66 in
Florian Schulz Onos 55 Double Pull Brass Pendant with Counter Weights
By Florian Schulz
Located in Morazzone, Varese
Florian Schulz Onos 55 Double Pull Brass Pendant with Counter Weights Beautiful and shiny full brass double pendant lights of big diameter 55cm (21.6in) with heavy counter weights.
Brass
Florian Schulz Double Onos 55 Pendant Lamp with Side Counter Weights
By Florian Schulz
Located in Berlin, DE
Really beautiful Florian Schulz double Onos 55 pendant lamp with one E27 / model for each lamp and newly wired.
Florian Schulz Double Onos 55 Pendant Lamp with Side Counter Weights
By Florian Schulz
Located in Berlin, DE
Really beautiful Florian Schulz double Onos 55 pendant lamp with one E27 / model for each lamp and newly wired.
Brass
Florian Schulz Double Onos 55 Pendant Lamp with Side Counter Weights
By Florian Schulz
Located in Berlin, DE
Really beautiful Florian Schulz double Onos 55 pendant lamp with one E27 / model for each lamp and newly wired.
Brass
Florian Schulz Double Onos 55 Pendant Lamp with Side Counter Weights
By Florian Schulz
Located in Berlin, DE
Really beautiful Florian Schulz double Onos 55 pendant lamp with one E27 / model for each lamp and newly wired.
Brass
Florian Schulz Double Onos 55 Pendant Lamp with Side Counter Weights
By Florian Schulz
Located in Berlin, DE
Really beautiful Florian Schulz double Onos 55 pendant lamp with one E27 / model for each lamp and newly wired.
Brass
Florian Schulz Double Onos 55 Pendant Lamp with Side Counter Weights
By Florian Schulz
Located in Berlin, DE
Really beautiful Florian Schulz double Onos 55 pendant lamp with one E27 / model for each lamp and newly wired.
Florian Schulz Double Onos 55 Pendant Lamp with Side Counter Weights
By Florian Schulz
Located in Berlin, DE
Really beautiful Florian Schulz double Onos 55 pendant lamp with one E27 / model for each lamp and newly wired.
Florian Schulz Double Onos 55-Pendant Lamp with Side Counter Weights
By Florian Schulz
Located in Berlin, DE
Really beautiful Florian Schulz double Onos 55-pendant lamp with one E27 / model for each lamp and newly wired.
Brass
Florian Schulz Double Onos 55 Pendant Lamp with Side Counter Weights
By Florian Schulz
Located in Berlin, DE
Really beautiful Florian Schulz double Onos 55 pendant lamp with one E27 / model for each lamp and newly wired.
Florian Schulz Double Onos 55 Pendant Lamp with Side Counter Weights
By Florian Schulz
Located in Berlin, DE
Really beautiful Florian Schulz double Onos 55 pendant lamp with one E27 / model for each lamp and newly wired.
Brass
Florian Schulz Double Onos 55-Pendant Lamp with Side Counter Weights
By Florian Schulz
Located in Berlin, DE
Really beautiful Florian Schulz double Onos 55-pendant lamp with one E27 / model for each lamp and newly wired.
Brass
Florian Schulz Double Onos 55-Pendant Lamp with Side Counter Weights
By Florian Schulz
Located in Berlin, DE
Really beautiful Florian Schulz double Onos 55-pendant lamp with one E27 / model for each lamp and newly wired.
Brass
Florian Schulz Double Onos 55 Pendant Lamp with Side Counter Weights
By Florian Schulz
Located in Berlin, DE
Really beautiful Florian Schulz double Onos 55 pendant lamp with one E27 / model for each lamp and newly wired.
Sold
H 47.25 in W 21.66 in D 21.66 in
Florian Schulz Onos 55 Double Pull Nickel Pendant with Counter Weights
By Florian Schulz
Located in Morazzone, Varese
Florian Schulz Onos 55 Double Pull Nickel Pendant with Counter Weights Beautiful and shiny full brass Nickel plated double pendant lights of big diameter 55cm (21.6in) with heavy co...
Nickel
Onos 55 Double Pull Brass Pendant Lamp by Florian Schulz, Germany
By Florian Schulz
Located in Rijssen, NL
Fantastic pendant light Onos-55 double pull by Florian Schulz, Germany, Europe.
Brass
Onos 55 Double Pull Brass Pendant Lamp by Florian Schulz, Germany
By Florian Schulz
Located in Rijssen, NL
Fantastic pendant light Onos-55 Double Pull by Florian Schulz, Germany, Europe.
Brass
Onos 55 Double Pull Brass Pendant Lamp by Florian Schulz, Germany
By Florian Schulz
Located in Rijssen, NL
Fantastic pendant light Onos-55 Double Pull by Florian Schulz, Germany, Europe.
Brass
Onos 55 Double Pull Brass Pendant Lamp by Florian Schulz, Germany
By Florian Schulz
Located in Rijssen, NL
Fantastic pendant light Onos-55 Double Pull by Florian Schulz, Germany, Europe.
Brass
Onos 55 Double Pull Brass Pendant Lamp by Florian Schulz, Germany
By Florian Schulz
Located in Rijssen, NL
Fantastic pendant light Onos-55 Double Pull by Florian Schulz, Germany, Europe.
Brass
Onos 55 Double Pull Brass Pendant Lamp by Florian Schulz, Germany
By Florian Schulz
Located in Rijssen, NL
Fantastic pendant light Onos-55 Double Pull by Florian Schulz, Germany, Europe.
Brass
Onos 55 Double Pull Brass Pendant Lamp by Florian Schulz, Germany
By Florian Schulz
Located in Rijssen, NL
Fantastic pendant light Onos-55 Double Pull by Florian Schulz, Germany, Europe.
Brass
Onos 55 Double Pull Brass Pendant Lamp by Florian Schulz, Germany
By Florian Schulz
Located in Rijssen, NL
Fantastic pendant light Onos-55 Double Pull by Florian Schulz, Germany, Europe.
Brass
Onos 55 Double Pull Brass Pendant Lamp by Florian Schulz, Germany
By Florian Schulz
Located in Rijssen, NL
Fantastic pendant light Onos-55 Double Pull by Florian Schulz, Germany, Europe.
Brass
Onos 55 Double Pull Brass Pendant Lamp by Florian Schulz, Germany
By Florian Schulz
Located in Rijssen, NL
Fantastic pendant light Onos-55 Double Pull by Florian Schulz, Germany, Europe.
Brass
Onos 55 Double Pull Brass Pendant Lamp by Florian Schulz, Germany
By Florian Schulz
Located in Rijssen, NL
Fantastic pendant light Onos-55 Double Pull by Florian Schulz, Germany, Europe.
Brass
Onos 55 Double Pull Brass Pendant Lamp by Florian Schulz, Germany
By Florian Schulz
Located in Rijssen, NL
Fantastic pendant light Onos-55 Double Pull by Florian Schulz, Germany, Europe.
Brass
Onos 55 Double Pull Brass Pendant Lamp by Florian Schulz, Germany
By Florian Schulz
Located in Rijssen, NL
Fantastic pendant light Onos-55 Double Pull by Florian Schulz, Germany, Europe.
Brass
Onos 55 Double Pull Brass Pendant Lamp by Florian Schulz, Germany
By Florian Schulz
Located in Rijssen, NL
Fantastic pendant light Onos-55 Double Pull by Florian Schulz, Germany, Europe.
Brass
Onos 55 Double Pull Brass Pendant Lamp by Florian Schulz, Germany
By Florian Schulz
Located in Rijssen, NL
Fantastic pendant light Onos-55 Double Pull by Florian Schulz, Germany, Europe.
Brass
Onos 55 Double Pull Brass Pendant Lamp by Florian Schulz, Germany
By Florian Schulz
Located in Rijssen, NL
Fantastic pendant light Onos-55 Double Pull by Florian Schulz, Germany, Europe.
Brass
Double Onos 55-Pendant Lamps by Florian Schulz un laquered, Wendy
By Florian Schulz
Located in Rijssen, NL
Fantastic Florian Schulz double counter balance pendants by Florian Schulz. Design period 1970-1979 production period 2022. Two un laquered brass pendants suspended with their own b...
Brass
Double Onos 55-Lamp with Side Counter Weights by Florian Schulz
By Florian Schulz
Located in Rijssen, NL
Fantastic Florian Schulz double counter balance pendants by Florian Schulz. Design period: 1970-1979, production period: 2022. Two unlackered brass pendants suspended with their o...
Brass
Double Onos 55-Lamp with Side Counter Weights by Florian Schulz
By Florian Schulz
Located in Rijssen, NL
Fantastic Florian Schulz double counter balance pendants by Florian Schulz. Design period 1970-1979 production period 2022 Two unlackered brass pendants suspended with their own bra...
Brass
Florian Schulz Double Onos 55 in Polished Brass with Side Counterweight
By Florian Schulz
Located in Berlin, DE
The height is adjustable with the counter weight to any needs. To be on the safe side, the lamp should be checked locally by a specialist concerning local requirements. We can also s...
Brass
Onos 40 Double Pull White Brass Pendant Lamp by Florian Schulz, Germany
By Florian Schulz
Located in Rijssen, NL
Fantastic pendant light Onos-40 Double Pull by Florian Schulz, Germany, Europe.
Brass
Onos 40 Double Pull White Brass Pendant Lamp by Florian Schulz, Germany
By Florian Schulz
Located in Rijssen, NL
Fantastic pendant light Onos-40 Double Pull by Florian Schulz, Germany, Europe.
Brass
Sold
H 47.25 in Dm 21.66 in
Adjustable Brass Pendant Lamp Double Onos 55 by Florian Schulz, Germany, 1970s
By Florian Schulz
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Adjustable suspension DOUBLE ONOS 55 by Florian Schulz / Licht und Objekt made in Germany in the 1970s.
Brass
Double Onos 55-Pendant Lamp with Side Counter Weights by Florian Schulz
By Florian Schulz
Located in Rijssen, NL
Fantastic Florian Schulz double counter balance pendants by Florian Schulz. Design period 1970-1979 production period 2000-2009 Two polished brass pendants suspended with their ow...
Brass
Double Onos 55-Pendant Lamp with Side Counter Weights by Florian Schulz
By Florian Schulz
Located in Rijssen, NL
Fantastic Florian Schulz double counter balance pendants by Florian Schulz. Design period 1970-1979 production period 2000-2009 Two polished brass pendants suspended with their ow...
Brass
Sold
H 47.25 in W 21.66 in D 21.66 in
Florian Schulz Double Onos 55 Pendant Light with Counter Weights in Full Brass
By Florian Schulz
Located in Morazzone, Varese
Florian Schulz Double Onos 55 Pendant Light with Counter Weights in Full Brass Beautiful and shiny full brass double pendant lights of big diameter 55cm (21.6in) with heavy counter ...
Brass
Sold
H 11.82 in Dm 21.66 in
Florian Schulz Double Onos 55 in Brass / Flat mint with Side Counterweight 2023
By Florian Schulz
Located in Berlin, DE
This lamp is new and in perfect condition. The height is adjustable with the counter weight to any needs. Unlimited quantity available. Production lead time 9-10 weeks. Lamp can be ...
Brass
Sold
H 11.82 in Dm 21.66 in
Florian Schulz Double Onos 55 in Brass / Flat white with Side Counterweight 2023
By Florian Schulz
Located in Berlin, DE
This lamp is new and in perfect condition. The height is adjustable with the counter weight to any needs. Unlimited quantity available. Production lead time 9-10 weeks. Lamp can be ...
Brass
Sold
H 11.82 in Dm 21.66 in
Florian Schulz Double Onos 55 in Brass / Flat Black with Side Counterweight 2023
By Florian Schulz
Located in Berlin, DE
This lamp is new and in perfect condition. The height is adjustable with the counter weight to any needs. Unlimited quantity available. Production lead time 9-10 weeks. Lamp can be ...
Brass
Florian Schulz Double Onos 55 Pendant Lamp with Side Counter Weights
By Florian Schulz
Located in Vienna, Vienna
Really beautiful Florian Schulz double Onos 55 pendant lamp with one E27 / model for each lamp and newly wired.
Chrome
$4,400Sale Price|20% Off
H 25 in W 25 in D 7 in
Single 'Lola' Sconce by Sergio Mazza and Guiliana Gramigna for Quatrifollio
By Sergio Mazza, Quattrifolio
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Single 'Lola' Sconce by Sergio Mazza and Guiliana Gramigna for Quatrifollio. Designed and manufactured in Italy, in 1974. Four large plastic petals make up this visually striking se...
Plastic
$4,205 / item
H 47.2 in Dm 9.8 in
'Tekio Horizontal P2' Pendant Lamp in Japanese Washi Paper for Santa & Cole
By Santa & Cole
Located in Glendale, CA
'Tekio Horizontal P2' pendant lamp in Japanese Washi paper for Santa & Cole Founded in 1985 in Barcelona, Santa & Cole produces iconic pieces by such luminaries as llmari Tapiovaara...
Metal
Charlotte Pedestal
By Josh Greene
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Designed by Josh Greene. Square oak pedestal.
Oak
Ribbed (22") Circular Undulating White Plaster Shell Pendant Light
Located in San Francisco, CA
A plaster pendant in an undulating shell shape, with scalloped edges and imprinted lines accentuating the form. A newer take on Francis Elkins's 1940's plaster plafonnier. Hanging by...
Metal
$3,950
H 34.26 in W 43.31 in D 43.31 in
Elegant Italian Chandelier in Steel with Opaque White Glass Spheres
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Chandelier, chrome, steel, aluminum, glass, Italy, 1970s This imposing chandelier has twelve round white opaque glass shades that give off a warm and soft light. The chandelier is c...
Aluminum, Steel
$2,950 / item
H 11.82 in Dm 21.66 in
Mint Condition Florian Schulz Onos Polished Brass with Side Counterweight
By Florian Schulz
Located in Berlin, DE
This lamp is in perfect condition. The height is adjustable with the counter weight to any needs. To be on the safe side, the lamp should be checked locally by a specialist concer...
Brass
Teardrop Pendant, by JDP Interiors
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Pearl pendant features hand blown frosted glass in a teardrop shade with an unlacquered brass metal finish. Our take on a pearl earring. DIMENSIONS: 42.5" H x 10" W. Glass shad...
Brass
Parchment Directional Sconces, Made in Italy
Located in Culver City, CA
Made in Italy Parchment shades on patinated brass arm. 8"w x 14”d x 13”h *Please Note: This fixture is made in Italy, and comes newly wired (eu wiring). It is not UL Listed. Stand...
Brass
Black Walnut Slatted Credenza - Fully Customizable
Located in Portland, OR
Solid Black Walnut credenza or sideboard with slatted exquisitely crafted wood screen doors. Designed and built in the workshop of Material Architecture in Portland, Oregon. Doors ar...
Walnut
$3,840Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 15.75 in W 13 in D 6.75 in
Pair of 'Montparnasse' Sconces by Sergio Asti for Candle
By Candle, Sergio Asti
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of 'Montparnasse' Sconces by Sergio Asti for Candle. Designed and manufactured in Italy, circa the 1970s. Double-breasted white acrylic shields form these minimal sconces. Each ...
Aluminum
$5,681 / item
H 14.57 in Dm 10.63 in
Josef Hoffmann & Wiener Werkstaette Silk & Brass Moldauer Pende, Re-Edition
By Josef Hoffmann, Wiener Werkstätte, 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
Rewire Custom Shield Sconce
By Rewire
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rewire Custom Shield Sconce. Custom finishes available upon request. Each sconce requires two E12 60w max bulbs. Bulbs not included. Price and sold individually.
Brass
Italian Designer, Chandelier, Brass, Metal, Italy, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A six-armed brass and grey-lacquered metal chandelier designed and produced in Italy, 1950s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 37” H x 30” Diameter Canopy Dimensions (inches): 3" H x 3....
Metal, Brass
$16,464 / item
H 53.15 in W 125.99 in D 59.06 in
Oval Brass and Parchment Chandelier by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires
By Diego Mardegan
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Beautiful chandelier by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires, this other version of the spider chandelier has longer arms on the sides giving the oval shape. The metal arms paint...
Metal, Brass
Large Hanging Pendant with Birch Dowels by Mel Smilow
By Mel Smilow
Located in New York, NY
The Large Hanging Pendant is part of the re-issued Smilow Lighting Collection, originally designed by Mel Smilow in 1956 and officially reintroduced by his daughter Judy Smilow in 20...
Brass
Set of 6 Fine French 1950s Walnut Dining Chairs
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Long Island City, NY
A set of six fine French Mid-Century solid walnut side chairs with a lattice back, in the manner of Jacques Adnet.
Fabric, Wood
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.