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Fog & Mørup Set of Three Little Chandelier
By Fog & Mørup
Located in bari, IT
Set of three little suspensions in aluminum green colored model "semi" by Fog & Mørup.
Ansgar Fog
Category
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum
One of Two Huge Semi Pendal Ceiling Lights by Fog & Mørup
By Fog & Mørup
Located in Antwerp, BE
Two 1960s vintage "Semi Pendal" ceiling lights by Claus Bonderup & Torsten Thorup for Fog & Mørup
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Chrome, Metal
Vintage Semi Pendant Lamp in White by Bondrup & Thorup for Fog & Mørup
By Fog & Mørup
Located in Hamburg, DE
Semi pendant light from the Danish manufacturer Fog & Mørup in white. Here is the rare, large
Category
20th Century Danish Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Scandinavian mid-century modern black chandelier Semi by Fog & Mørup, 1960
By Torsten Thorup & Claus Bonderup, Fog & Mørup
Located in MIlano, IT
Scandinavian mid-century modern black chandelier Semi by Fog & Mørup, 1960
Chandelier mod. Semi
Category
Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Large “Semi Pendant” Chandelier by Fog & Morup, Denmark 1967 Midcentury Style
By Torsten Thorup & Claus Bonderup, Fog & Mørup
Located in Vienna, AT
Large “Semi Pendant” ceiling lamp by Fog & Morup, Denmark 1967 midcentury chandelier in white
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Semi Pendant Lamp by Fog&Morup, brass, gold, Denmark Design
By Torsten Thorup & Claus Bonderup, Fog and Morup
Located in Vienna, AT
Large pendant designed by Claus Bonderup and Torsten Torup for Fog&Morup, Denmark, 1967. The
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Semi Pendant by Fog & Morup, Denmark 1970s, Tulip Design, Space Age
By Torsten Thorup & Claus Bonderup, Fog & Mørup
Located in Cork, IE
Bonderup and Torsten Thourup for Fog & Mørup.
This iconic and timeless design classic from the early 70s
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Space Age Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Fog & Mørup Brass 'Semi' Pendant Lamp by Claus Bonderup & Torsten Thorup
By Torsten Thorup & Claus Bonderup, Fog & Mørup
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An iconic Danish design first produced in 1968, the 'Semi' pendant by Claus Bonderup and Torsten
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Danish Modern Metal Semi Chandelier by Bonderup & Thorup for Fog & Morup, 1970s
By Torsten Thorup & Claus Bonderup, Fog & Mørup
Located in MIlano, IT
Danish modern gold and white metal Semi chandelier by Bonderup & Thorup for Fog & Morup, 1970s
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
H 23.63 in Dm 19.69 in
Lamp mod. "SEMI" by Claus Bonderup and Torsten Thorup for Fog & Morup -
By Torsten Thorup & Claus Bonderup, Fog & Mørup
Located in Firenze, FI
Fog & Morup negli anni ‘70. Danimarca. Questo pezzo di design riflette perfettamente lo stile
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Denmark Modern Semi Chandelier by Claus Bonderup & Thorup for Fog & Mørup 1970s
By Torsten Thorup & Claus Bonderup, Fog & Mørup
Located in MIlano, IT
Denmark modern white glossy metal Semi chandelier by Claus Bonderup & Torsten Thorup for Fog
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
H 28.75 in Dm 20.48 in
Danish Semi chandelier by Claus Bonderup & Torsten Thorup for Fog & Mørup, 1955
By Torsten Thorup & Claus Bonderup, Fog & Mørup
Located in MIlano, IT
Danish Semi chandelier by Claus Bonderup & Torsten Thorup for Fog & Mørup, 1955
Chandelier mod
Category
Vintage 1950s European Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
H 24.02 in Dm 19.69 in
Italian Modern Ceiling Lamp Semi by Bonderup & Thorup for Fog & Mørup, 1970s
By Torsten Thorup & Claus Bonderup, Fog & Mørup
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern Ceiling lamp Semi by Bonderup & Thorup for Fog & Mørup, 1970s
Chandelier mod. Semi
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Semi Pendant Lamp by Claus Bonderup & Torsten Thorup for Fog & Mørup, 1960s
By Torsten Thorup & Claus Bonderup, Fog & Mørup
Located in GNIEZNO, 30
Chrome pendant lamp designed by Claus Bonderup and Torsten Thorup for Fog & Morup in 1967. The Semi
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
H 15.75 in W 27.56 in D 27.56 in
"Semi" Pendant Lamp by Claus Bonderup and Torsten Thorup for Fog & Morup
By Fog & Mørup, Torsten Thorup & Claus Bonderup
Located in Vienna, AT
Brass lamp designed in the 1960s in Denmark by Claus Bonderup and Torsten Thorup for Fog & Morup
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Danish Semi chandelier by Claus Bonderup & Torsten Thorup for Fog & Mørup, 1955
By Torsten Thorup & Claus Bonderup, Fog & Mørup
Located in MIlano, IT
.
Produced by Fog & Mørup in 1955 and designed by Claus Bonderup & Torsten Thorup.
In good condition, it
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
H 31.5 in Dm 19.69 in
Semi pendant lamp by Claus Bonderup and Torsten Thorup for Fog & Morup, 1970
By Torsten Thorup & Claus Bonderup, Fog & Mørup
Located in Firenze, FI
Thorup per la rinomata azienda danese Fog & Mørup negli anni '70. Questo pezzo di design riflette
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Steel
Large Semi Pendant Lamp by Bonderup and Thorup for Fog and Morup
By Kay Korbing, Fog and Morup, Lyfa, Jo Hammerborg, Torsten Thorup & Claus Bonderup
Located in München, DE
created.
Manufacturer: Fog and Morup
Design Bonderup and Thorup
Condition:
Very good vintage condition
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Large Semi Pendant Lamp by Bonderup and Thorup for Fog and Morup
By Lyfa, Jo Hammerborg, Uno & Östen Kristiansson, Torsten Thorup & Claus Bonderup, Fog and Morup
Located in München, DE
created.
Manufacturer: Fog and Morup
Design Bonderup and Thorup
Condition:
Very good vintage condition
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Vintage Semi Pendant Lamp by Bondrup & Thorup for Fog & Mørup
Located in Hamburg, DE
Great semi pendant light from the Danish manufacturer Fog & Mørup in the rare, chrome-colored
Category
20th Century Danish Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Vintage Semi Pendant Lamp by Bondrup & Thorup for Fog & Mørup, 1970s
Located in Hamburg, DE
information:
Material: Metal
Color: White
Styles: Mid-Century Modern
Brand: Fog & Mørup
Country of Origin
Category
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Vintage Semi Pendant Lamp by Bondrup & Thorup for Fog & Mørup, 1970s
Located in Hamburg, DE
.
Additional information:
Material: Metal, Plastic
Color: White
Brand: Fog & Mørup
Styles: Mid-Century Modern
Category
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Vintage Semi Mini Pendant Lamp by Bondrup & Thorup for Fog & Mørup
By Torsten Thorup & Claus Bonderup
Located in Hamburg, DE
Semi pendant lamp in the rare mini version in black.
Elegant shape, slim profile. The mini version
Category
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Chandelier "Semi" Claus Bonderup and Torsten Thorup for Fog & Mørup in Denmark
By Torsten Thorup & Claus Bonderup
Located in Paris, FR
An icon of Scandinavian design, Semi is the result of the collaboration of two famous Danish
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Large Gold Semi Pendant Lamp by Claus Bonderup & Torsten Thorup for Fog & Mørup
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
.
Large pendant designed by Claus Bonderup and Torsten Torup for Fog&Morup, Denmark, 1967. The quality and
Category
Vintage 1960s Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Large lamp mod. Semi, 1970s
By Torsten Thorup & Claus Bonderup, Fog & Mørup
Located in SAN PIETRO MOSEZZO, NO
Lampada a sospensione modello "Semi" di Claus Bonderup & Torsten Thorup e prodotta da Fog & Morup
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Mat Silver Colored Semi Pendant Lamp by Bonderup & Torsten Thorup for F&M
By Torsten Thorup & Claus Bonderup, Fog & Mørup
Located in Steenwijk, NL
Thorup for Fog & Mørup in 1968. An iconic pendant that is a true example of a timeless design. This piece
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Semi Pendant Lamp by Lyfa
By Fog and Morup, Torsten Thorup & Claus Bonderup, RAAK, Lyfa, Jo Hammerborg
Located in München, DE
Very nice Danish pendant lamp from the 1960s.
The design and the appearance of the lamp is particularly beautiful.
The shape creates a warm and pleasant light.
An absolute design cla...
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Large Bonderup & Thorup Brass Semi Pendant for Fog & Mørup
By Torsten Thorup & Claus Bonderup, Fog & Mørup
Located in Maastricht, NL
A large 'Semi' pendant lamp in brass, designed in 1968 by Claus Bonderup & Torsten Thorup for Fog
Category
Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Claus Bonderup and Torsten Thorup Semi-Pendant Produced at Fog and Mørup
By Torsten Thorup & Claus Bonderup, Fog & Mørup
Located in Vejle, DK
Claus Bonderup and Torsten Thorup semi-pendant produced at Fog and Mørup. Dimension, Ø 25 cm. Small
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Midcentury Big Semi Lamp in Chrome Color by Thorup & Bonderup for Fog & Mørup
By Torsten Thorup & Claus Bonderup, Fog & Mørup
Located in Beveren, BE
Midcentury SEMI lamp designed by Thorsten Thorup & Claus Bonderup and manufactured by Fog & Mørup
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
SEMI PENDAL BY CLAUS BONDERUP & THORSTON THORP, DENMARK, c. 1960
By Claus Bonderup, Fog & Mørup, Torsten Thorup
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Semi pendal by Claus Bonderup and Thorston Thorp, Denmark, circa 1960.
Black metal with white
Category
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Fog Morup "Semi" Light
By Fog & Mørup
Located in New York, NY
A matte black "semi" light by the danish company, Fog Morup.
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
1970s Huge White Fog & Morup Semi Metal Tulip Pendant Lamp
By Torsten Thorup & Claus Bonderup, Fog & Mørup
Located in München, DE
Original 1970s XXL Fog & Morup Semi pendant lamp with 69cm / Ø 27.2" diameter.
Inside and outside
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Space Age Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
1970s White Fog & Morup Semi Metal Tulip Pendant Lamp in Very Good Condition
By Fog and Morup
Located in München, DE
Original 1970s large Fog & Morup semi pendant lamp.
Outside and inside white. Design: Thorsten
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Space Age Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Fog & Morup Semi Pendant Lamp Chrome
By Fog & Mørup
Located in Geneva, CH
Semi chrome pendant lamp by Claus Bonderup and Torsten Thorup produced by Fog & Morup Denmark
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Chrome
Fog Morup "Semi" Light
Located in New York, NY
A rare large size of Fog Murup's "Semi" light in a polished brass made for the Italian market.
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Torsten Thorup & Claus Bonderup for Fog & Mørup "Semi" Pendant Lamp
By Torsten Thorup & Claus Bonderup, Fog & Mørup
Located in Zagreb, HR
Bonderup in 1969 while they were still students.
Manufacturer: Fog & Mørup A/S, Copenhagen, Denmark
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Pair of Claus Bonderup & Torsten Thorup for Fog & Mørup "Semi" Pendant Lights
By Torsten Thorup & Claus Bonderup, Fog & Mørup
Located in Norwalk, CT
sublime creation by design maestros Claus Bonderup and Torsten Thorup for the renowned Fog & Mørup
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Steel
A Pair of Large Brass Fog & Morup "Semi" Pendant Lights
By Claus Bonderup, Torsten Thorup
Located in Mt Kisco, NY
A pair of "Semi Maxi" hanging pendant lights designed by Claus Bonderup & Torsten Thorup for Fog
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
"Semi Pendant" by Bonderup & Thorup for Fog & Mørup
By Fog & Mørup
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Original early solid brass semi pendant by Claus Bonderup and Torsten Thorup for Fog & Mørup
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Largest Version "Semi Maxi" Pendant by Fog&Mørup
By Fog & Mørup
Located in Mortsel, BE
Presenting the largest model from the "semi" series, this pendant light boasts a substantial 70cm
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Pair of Small White Semi, Fog & Mørup Denmark, 1960
By Fog & Mørup
Located in Akashi -Shi, Hyogo
Pair of Danish modern Ceiling lamp Semi by Bonderup & Thorup for Fog & Mørup, 1960s
Chandelier mod
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum
Large Semi Pendant Lamp Brass by Fog & Morup, 1970s
By Fog & Mørup
Located in Benalmadena, ES
Fabulous Semi lamp designed by Fog & Morup in the 70s in its most exclusive version thanks to its
Category
Vintage 1970s European Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Gold Chromed Semi Pendant Lamp by Bonderup and Thorup for Fog & Mørup
By Fog & Mørup
Located in Vlimmeren, BE
Torsten Thorup for Fog & Mørup, Denmark.
This well shaped lamp is made of gold chromed metal and the
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Semi Black Round Pendant Lamp by Cloud Bonderup & Torsten Thorup for Fog & Mørup
By Fog and Morup
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Black pendant lamp by Fog and Mørup made in Denmark in the 1970s. The light has the shape of a
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum
H 11.03 in Dm 23.63 in
Vintage Brown Semi Pendant Light, Fog and Morup, 1960s
By Torsten Thorup & Claus Bonderup, Fog and Morup
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Brown lacquered semi pendant designed by Claus Bonderup and Torsten Thorup in 1967 for Fog and
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum, Enamel
Two Brass "Semi" Pendants by Bonderup and Thorup for Fog & Mørup
By Claus Bonderup, Torsten Thorup, Fog & Mørup
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Two "Semi" pendants originally designed by Claus Bonderup and Torsten Thorup for Fog & Mørup in
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Scandinavian mid-century modern black chandeliers Semi by Fog & Mørup, 1960
By Torsten Thorup & Claus Bonderup, Fog & Mørup
Located in MIlano, IT
Scandinavian mid-century modern black chandeliers Semi by Fog & Mørup, 1960
Set of three
Category
Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Danish chandelier Semi by Claus Bonderup & Torsten Thorup for Fog & Mørup, 1968
By Fog & Mørup, Torsten Thorup & Claus Bonderup
Located in MIlano, IT
Danish chandelier Semi by Claus Bonderup & Torsten Thorup for Fog & Mørup, 1968
White chandelier
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
H 28.75 in Dm 26.38 in
Large 1960s black Semi Pendant Lamp by Bonderup & Thorup for Fog & Mørup
By Fog & Mørup, Claus Bonderup, Torsten Thorup
Located in Vienna, AT
designs by Fog and Mørup. It is in very good condition with a few smaller signs af wear and has a 60 cm
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum
H 11.82 in Dm 23.63 in L 11.82 in
Scandinavian Modern Black Semi Pendant Lamp by Bonderup & Thorup for Fog & Mørup
By Fog & Mørup, Claus Bonderup, Torsten Thorup
Located in Vienna, AT
designs by Fog & Mørup. It is in very good condition with a few smaller signs of wear and has a 48 cm
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum
H 11.82 in Dm 18.9 in L 11.82 in
Semi Pendant Lamp by Claus Bonderup & Torsten Thorup for Fog & Mørup
By Torsten Thorup & Claus Bonderup, Fog and Morup
Located in Steenwijk, NL
Thorup for Fog & Mørup in 1968. This gold colored piece is a very charming version with a diameter of 60
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Fog & Mørup Silver Semi Maxi Pendant by Claus Bonderup and Torsten Thorup
By Fog & Mørup, Claus Bonderup, Torsten Thorup
Located in Berkeley, CA
Torsten Thorup for Fog & Mørup in the early 1970s. Chrome-plated on the outside, the interior of this
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Chrome
Five Brass "Semi" Hanging Lights by Bonderup and Thorup for Fog & Mørup
By Fog & Mørup, Claus Bonderup, Torsten Thorup
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
Set of five brass-plated hanging lamps by Bonderup and Thorup for Fog & Mørup, Denmark, circa 1968
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum, Brass
Danish Modern Semi Lamp by Claus Bonderup & Torsten Thorup for Fog & Mørup, 1958
By Torsten Thorup & Claus Bonderup, Fog & Mørup
Located in MIlano, IT
Danish modern Semi lamp by Claus Bonderup & Torsten Thorup for Fog & Mørup, 1958
Semi chandelier
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
H 28.75 in Dm 26.38 in
Gold Plated "Semi" Lamp by Claus Bonderup and Thorsten Thorup, Fog&Morup, 1967
By Torsten Thorup & Claus Bonderup, Fog & Mørup
Located in Renens, CH
Gold plated "Semi" lamp by Claus Bonderup and Thorsten Thorup, Fog&Morup 1967.
This is the
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
H 39.38 in Dm 27.56 in
Vintage Danish Semi Brass Pendant Lamp by Claus Bonderup for Fog & Mørup, 1960s
By Torsten Thorup & Claus Bonderup, Fog & Mørup
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
.
The lamp is made by the Danish lamp manufacturer Fog & Mørup in Copenhagen in the 1960s.
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Brass
H 9.45 in Dm 18.12 in
Original 1970s XXL Fog & Morup hanging lamp semi white with 70 cm diameter
By Fog & Mørup, Torsten Thorup & Claus Bonderup
Located in München, DE
Original XXL 1970s Fog & Morup hanging lamp Semi. With a 70 cm diameter shade.
Painted entirely in
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Space Age Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Danish Mid Century Semi Chandelier by Bonderup & Thorup for Fog & Morup, 1960s
By Torsten Thorup & Claus Bonderup, Fog and Morup
Located in MIlano, IT
Danish Mid-Century Modern black and white metal Semi chandelier by Bonderup & Thorup for Fog
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
H 39.38 in Dm 19.69 in
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Fog Morup Semi For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal fog morup semi for your home. A fog morup semi — often made from metal, brass and aluminum — can elevate any home. There are many kinds of the fog morup semi you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. A fog morup semi is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Mid-Century Modern and Scandinavian Modern styles are sought with frequency. Many designers have produced at least one well-made fog morup semi over the years, but those crafted by Fog & Mørup, Torsten Thorup and Claus Bonderup are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much is a Fog Morup Semi?
Prices for a fog morup semi start at $307 and top out at $3,600 with the average selling for $1,157.
Finding the Right Chandeliers-pendant-lights for You
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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