Blue Juno Hanging Lamp by Jo Hammerborg for Fog & Mørup, 1960s
By Jo Hammerborg
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Blue (slight purple tone) flying saucer pendant light called 'Juno' and designed by Jo Hammerborg
Steel
$3,550
H 46.86 in Dm 24.02 in
Ezio Didone “Mira S” UFO Pendant Light for Arteluce / Flos, Italy, 1990s
By Arteluce, Ezio Didone
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Postmodern UFO or flying saucer pendant light giving diffused upward and downward light. A real eye
Metal, Chrome
Stilnovo Height Adjustable UFO Suspension Pendant 'Sgned'
By Stilnovo
Located in Hanover, MA
Signed Stilnovo UFO flying saucer shaped pendant light made of spun aluminum with an opaque white
Granite, Aluminum
Stilnovo "Flying Saucer" Pendant Light
By Stilnovo
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
Italian pendant light by Stilnovo Elegant "Flying Saucer" shaped hanging chandelier with enameled
Brass, Metal
Globe Flying Saucer Pendant Light Fixture
By Gerald Thurston
Located in New Windsor, NY
Classic Mid-Century Modern drop light fixture from Globe Lighting Products. The height is fully
Steel
Flying Saucer Pendant light by Nanny Still-McKinney for Raak Amsterdam
By Nanny Still McKinney, RAAK
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
. This flying Saucer design is technically fascinating. Instead of using separate glass inlays to cover
Two Tone German Opaline and Etched Glass Pendant Light
Located in London, GB
A two tone flying saucer pendant light. German, c1930s. Brass rim and gallery. Opaline
Brass
Striking Ezio Didone “Mira S” Pendant Light for Arteluce
By Arteluce, Ezio Didone
Located in San Diego, CA
Postmodern UFO or flying saucer pendant light designed by Ezio Didone for Arteluce. Black enameled
Metal, Chrome
Sold
H 28.75 in Dm 15.75 in
Italian Flying Saucer Pendant Lamp - Vintage 1950s Modernist Ceiling Light
Located in Rome, IT
sleek modern design reminiscent of a flying saucer, it boasts a large opaline glass shade accented with
Metal, Brass
Flying Saucer Pendant Light by Alvar Aalto, Finland
By Valaisinpaja Oy, Alvar Aalto
Located in London, GB
A "flying saucer" pendant light designed by Alvar Aalto and made by Valaisinpaja Oy, Finland. The
Brass, Aluminum
Italian Etched Glass UFO Pendant in the Style of Pietro Chiesa
By Fontana Arte, Pietro Chiesa
Located in Hanover, MA
Late 1940s early 1950s etched glass with brass "flying saucer" pendant light fixture in the manner
Brass
Modernist 1960s Space Age U F O Flying Saucer Aluminum Hanging Pendant Lamp
By Verner Panton
Located in Buffalo, NY
Modernist 1960s Space Age U F O flying saucer hanging pendant light fixture consisting of two spun
Aluminum
Unique Mid-Century Modern 1950s Fiberglass Pendant Lamp
Located in Nurnberg, DE
A one of a kind "Flying Saucer" shaped, 1950s fiberglass pendant lamp. Light icy turquoise colored
Iron
$8,800 / item
H 36 in Dm 48 in
Large Counterbalance Ceiling Fixture, White Enamel + Brass by Blueprint Lighting
By Arteluce, Gino Sarfatti, Stilnovo
Located in New York, NY
Handcrafted and made to order, the Counterbalance commands attention with its fluid architectural silhouette, built from a thoughtfully curated palette of on-trend colors and metal f...
Brass, Bronze, Enamel, Chrome, Nickel, Aluminum
$2,730 / item
H 12.63 in W 7 in D 5.5 in
Series03 Wall Sconce, "Smoke" Patinated Sculpted Brass, Goatskin Parchment Shade
By Adam Otlewski
Located in Ozone Park, NY
Sculpted solid brass in a "smoke" acid patinated finish, machined and mechanically fastened. Goatskin parchment shade with accordion-folded face and hand stitched edges. Hand-dyed br...
Brass
$3,309 / item
H 27.56 in Dm 15.75 in
Modernist Round Pendant Light, Brushed Brass and Opaline Glass, Customizable
By GMD Berlin
Located in Berlin, DE
Modernist round pendant light made of brushed brass and opaline glass. Customizable, production time c. 10 weeks.
Brass
Bertu Counter Stools, White Oak Counter Stool, Chile Stool
By Bertu Furniture
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Bertu Counter Stools, White Oak Counter Stool, Chile Stool This White Oak Chile Counter Stool is beautifully constructed from solid wood in Ohio, USA. The stool is chunky and modern...
Wood, Oak
Solana Wall Sconces
By Blueprint Lighting
Located in Westport, CT
The "Solana" wall mount sconce or reading light is strongly influenced by Scandinavian, Danish, French, and Italian Mid-Century Modernism. The walnut back plate (available in natural...
Enamel, Brass
$6,963 / item
H 21.66 in W 17.72 in D 17.72 in
Pair Various Positions Nightstand in Walnut and Oak by Master Studio for Lemon
By Lemon
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Inspired by his fascination with the aesthetic allure of interiors depicted in films and literature, Yaniv Chen endeavors to capture the essence of captivating spaces. Reflecting upo...
Oak, Walnut
$6,255 / set
H 24.01 in Dm 13.78 in
Pair of Constant Night Stands in Iroko Wood by Master Studio for Lemon
By Lemon
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Neatly proportioned with exceptional detailing, the constant nightstand is your perfect bedside partner. In our furniture making, the IDEA is to create special pieces that you can bu...
Hardwood
$2,311Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 17.7 in Dm 29.5 in
Small 'Floatation' Japanese Paper Suspension Lamp for Ingo Maurer
By Ingo Maurer
Located in Glendale, CA
Small 'Floatation' Japanese paper suspension lamp for Ingo Maurer. Designed and produced by Ingo Maurer, one of the most celebrated German lighting icons since 1966. With imaginatio...
Metal, Iron
Danish Pendant Lamp by Verner Panton for Louis Poulsen, 1960s
By Louis Poulsen, Verner Panton
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Metal pendant lamp by Verner Panton for Louis Panton made in the 1960s. Measures: Height of shade 15 cm Max height 100 cm Diameter 21.5 cm The light requires one E27 lig...
Brass
$1,733 / item
H 15.75 in Dm 43.31 in
Contemporary Art Deco Mint green and Red powder coated Carousel 5 arms pendant
By Mambo Unlimited Ideas
Located in Lisbon, PT
Carousel suspension lamp has a delicate balance of form and function that produces a quiet, modern light ambiance for all to savour, with its Contemporary Art Deco lines. The struct...
Metal
$3,900 / item
H 7.75 in W 14 in D 14 in
Series03 Large Flush Mount, Polished Unlacquered Brass, Goatskin Parchment Shade
By Adam Otlewski
Located in Ozone Park, NY
Solid machined brass, hand-stitched accordian folded goatskin parchment shade with diffuser. Shades are made from genuine goatskin parchment, hand-selected for each lamp for its na...
Brass
LU Mono Spot Sconce S
By Lumfardo Luminaires
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The sharply elegant LU Mono Spot Sconce S (switch) is an all brass wall spot sconce inspired by mid century Italian design. Created as a fully directional sconce in a lightly patinat...
Brass
Brass Scape Wall Light by Stem Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Brass Scape Wall Light by Stem Design Dimensions: D 9 x W 16 x H 12 cm. Materials: Cast brass. Finish: Tumbled and burnished. Weight: 3 kg. Finished and assembled by hand in India....
Brass
Rare Sconces by Stilnovo
By Stilnovo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare sconces by Stilnovo. Designed and manufactured in Italy, circa 1960. These sconces contain a flush brass wall mount that is connected to a circular horizontal holder that carrie...
Brass
Art Deco Flush Mount Ceiling Lamp Large White Metal, France 1940
Located in Vienna, AT
Large 23" flush mount from enameled aluminum, France circa 1935-1940 Elegant spun aluminum light with 2 bulbs and passive soft lighting. It's in very good original condition, newl...
Aluminum, Metal
LUsquare Sconce AS
By Lumfardo Luminaires
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Part of Lumfardo Luminaries contemporary collection, the LUsquare Sconce AN is a Classic Mid-Century Modern design made to order. Crafted from aged nickel-plated steel, brass and gla...
Brass, Steel, Nickel
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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