Formation Chandelier, LED Modern Light, Silver Anodized
By Jonathan Ben-Tovim
Located in Broadmeadows, Victoria
. Three editions of the formation chandelier are available: anodized deep sea, satin gold, and silver
Aluminum
Formation Chandelier, LED Modern Light, Brushed Deep Sea Anodized
By Jonathan Ben-Tovim
Located in Broadmeadows, Victoria
centrepiece for a room. Three editions of the Formation Chandelier are available: anodised Deep Sea, satin
Aluminum
Formation Linear Pendant LED Raw Brushed Aluminium Metal
By Jonathan Ben-Tovim
Located in Broadmeadows, Victoria
beauty of raw metal. Formation linear pendant is a sleek, luxurious fixture ideally suited to hang
Marble, Aluminum
$3,465 / item
H 2 in W 5 in D 74 in
Formation Linear Pendant LED Aluminum Marble Fixture, Brushed Silver
By Jonathan Ben-Tovim
Located in Broadmeadows, Victoria
Formation Linear pendant is a sleek, luxurious aluminum and marble fixture ideally suited to hang
Marble, Aluminum
Formation Linear Pendant LED Aluminum Marble Fixture, Matte Black
By Jonathan Ben-Tovim
Located in Broadmeadows, Victoria
Formation linear pendant is a sleek, luxurious aluminium and marble fixture ideally suited to hang
Marble, Aluminum
$3,465 / item
H 2 in W 5 in D 74 in
Formation Linear Pendant LED Aluminum Marble Fixture, Brushed Gold
By Jonathan Ben-Tovim
Located in Broadmeadows, Victoria
Formation linear pendant is a sleek, luxurious aluminum and marble fixture ideally suited to hang
Marble, Aluminum
$1,838 / item
H 63 in W 1 in D 1 in
Formation Stick Pendant Light Led Minimalist Aluminum Fixture, Brushed Gold
Located in Broadmeadows, Victoria
Formation Stick Pendant is a sleek, minimalist extruded aluminum fixture ideally suited to hang
Aluminum
$1,838 / item
H 63 in W 1 in D 1 in
Formation Stick Pendant Light LED Minimalist Aluminum Fixture, Brushed Silver
Located in Broadmeadows, Victoria
Formation stick pendant is a sleek, Minimalist extruded aluminum fixture ideally suited to hang
Aluminum
$1,838 / item
H 63 in W 1 in D 1 in
Formation Stick Pendant Light LED Minimalist Aluminum Fixture, Matte Black
Located in Broadmeadows, Victoria
Formation stick pendant is a sleek, Minimalist extruded aluminum fixture ideally suited to hang
Aluminum
$5,235Sale Price|20% Off
H 55.12 in W 17.72 in D 17.72 in
Kalmar 'Tulipan' Chandelier Pendant Light, Blown Glass 1970
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Oirlo, LI
This stunning glass pendant chandelier, model 'Tulipan,' was designed by J.T. Kalmar and produced
Blown Glass
1960s White and Amber Trilobi Murano Glass Spiral Cascade Chandelier
By Paolo Venini
Located in Aci Castello, IT
arranged in a cascading formation. These chandeliers are often associated with renowned designers like
Murano Glass
18th Century Gilt Bronze and Blue Glass Russian Chandelier
Located in Stockholm, SE
A beautiful Russian chandelier from the Louis XVI period c. 1790 in gilt bronze and with cut-glass
Crystal, Bronze
Ahab Pendant
By Jane Hallworth
Located in New York, NY
installations. Perfect as a single dramatic fixture or combined in to a clustered chandelier formation. This
Crystal, Bronze
Formation Pendant Light in Brushed Brass
Located in Newburgh, NY
pattern and texture of the hand-made glass is reminiscent of how water, stone and ice formations occur in
Brass, Bronze
Huge Formations Furniture Co Sorrento Chandelier
By Formations
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Huge Formations Furniture Co Sorrento Chandelier
Metal
Huge Formations Furniture Company Italian Country Chandelier
By Formations
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Huge Formations Furniture Company Italian country chandelier.
Wrought Iron
Dennis & Leen for Formations Wrought Iron & Crystal Chandelier
By Dennis & Leen
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Dennis & Leen for Formations Wrought Iron & Crystal Chandelier.
Crystal, Iron
Glass Rod Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
Clear glass rod chandelier in an upside down tiered cake formation. This chandelier takes four
Metal
Large Brutalist Chandelier by Tom Greene
Located in Hanover, MA
Oversized and brutal, this hand crafted chandelier evokes mineral formations in underground caves
Large Modernist Chrome Chandelier by Gaetano Sciolari, Italy, 1960s
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Antwerp, BE
Large rare 1960s chandelier, by Gaetano Sciolari, Italy. Made of brushed chrome and aluminum a
Metal, Aluminum, Chrome
Formations Sienna Turned Wood & Iron 6 Light Chandelier
By Formations
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A large and Elegant fixture with a sweeping presentation. Sienna 6 light chandelier comprised of
Iron
Sold
H 68 in W 44 in D 44 in
Huge Formations Fontainbleau Double Tier Wrought Iron Chandelier, Famous Estate
By Formations
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Huge Formations Fontainbleau double tier wrought iron chandelier Provenance: From The $58M
Wrought Iron
Formation Linear Pendant LED Aluminum Marble Fixture, Matte Black
By Jonathan Ben-Tovim
Located in Broadmeadows, Victoria
Formation linear pendant is a sleek, luxurious aluminum and marble fixture ideally suited to hang
Marble, Aluminum
1960's Italian Scolari Glass Cube And Chrome Chandelier
By Massimo Scolari
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
and tight formation glass cube chandelier in chrome hardware.
Glass
Modernist Murano Smoked Grey Glass Barbell Chandelier with Brass Fittings
Located in New York, NY
formation. This chandelier is as stunning as it is versatile, blending seamlessly with virtually any style
Brass
Modernist Murano Glass Smoked Silver Barbell Chandelier with Nickel Fittings
Located in New York, NY
This outstanding modernist chandelier was realized in Murano, Italy- the islands off the coast of
Brass
Sold
H 57.09 in Dm 20.08 in
Large Murano Filigrana Glass Spiral Chandelier — Italian Mid-Century Opulence
By Novaresi, Venini
Located in Dronten, NL
cascade of hand-blown glass elements meticulously arranged in a dramatic spiral formation, this chandelier
Brass
Chrome Chandelier by Geatano Sciolari
Located in New York, NY
A large chrome chandelier with tiers of open teardrop formations by Gaetano Sciolari. The
Chrome
Fab Spiral Camer Crystal Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
1960's Camer crystal chandelier in sprial formation with brass armature. Item located at ABC Home
Crystal, Brass
$3,800 / item
H 15 in Dm 19.63 in
VOLARE Large Pendant Light in Dark Bronze & Blown Glass by Blueprint Lighting
By Blueprint Lighting, Josef Hoffmann
Located in New York, NY
Volare draws inspiration from a collection of ornate pendants discovered by founders Kelly and Josh during a family trip to Washington, D.C. Featuring a substantial 20" pressed-glass...
Brass, Bronze, Enamel, Nickel
$990 / item
H 18.5 in Dm 17.7 in
IDE Travertine Stone Side Table, 17.7Ø"x18.5"H - Accent, End Table, Coffee Table
Located in St Petersburg, US
IDE Table: a stunning piece that embodies the natural elegance of travertine stone. This table is crafted with precision and attention to detail, making it a unique addition to any ...
Travertine, Stone
$922 / 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
Panoplie Iron Tripod Floor Lamp
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Iron tripod floor lamp with slender legs and tapered feet. New wiring and new linen shade. Sold individually and newly made by Panoplie. Please inquire for current lead time. Measure...
Iron
$2,095 / item
H 68.9 in W 31.5 in D 2.3 in
Vilhelm Lauritzen VLA62 'Radio House' Oak Wood Mirror for Carl Hansen & Son
By Carl Hansen & Søn, Vilhelm Lauritzen
Located in Glendale, CA
Vilhelm Lauritzen VLA62 'Radio House' Oak Wood Mirror for Carl Hansen & Son The story of Danish Modern begins in 1908 when Carl Hansen opened his first workshop. His firm commitment...
Mirror, Wood, Oak
Frosted Murano Glass Wall Sconces
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Frosted Murano glass wall sconces with brass hardware holding four sources of light.
Brass
Mid-Century Modern 1950s Italian Cabinet in Mahogany
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Cabinet, mahogany, mirrored glass, glass, brass, Italy, 1950s This charming cabinet stands out with its graphical door panels, featuring carved horizontal lines that add character ...
Brass
$3,900
H 16.15 in W 78.75 in D 47.25 in
Danish Modern Daybed, Reupholstered, Made in Pine, by Nyt i Bo, 1970s
Located in Odense, DK
A large Danish mid century daybed in solid pine, reupholstered in grey wool. Made by a Danish company "Nyt i Bo" in 1970s. This daybed can also be used as a couch or a freestandin...
Wool, Pine
Brass Counterbalance Chandelier by Lawson-Fenning
By Lawson-Fenning
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The counterbalance chandelier features a brass rod that is delicately balanced with a brass finial on one end and a large bulb on the other. The chandelier is available in brass or p...
Brass
Organic Modern Floor Lamp Natural Wood Handmade Ivory Fluted Shade
By Isabel Moncada
Located in San Antonio, TX
PATA DE ELEFANTE (LARGE) floor lamp was designed for the Atomic collection by Mexican artist Isabel Moncada. Named Pata de Elefante –Elephant‘s Foot– for the prominent shape at its ...
Textile, Wood, Linen, Fiberglass
$4,148 / item
H 37.8 in Dm 25.2 in
Joe 640 Tailored Minimal 20th Century Inspired Pendant Light by Wende Reid
By Wende Reid
Located in Chatswood, NSW
This Classic, tailored pendant light, inspired by the stitching on my father's Mark Cross cuff link box, is reminiscent of mid-century style and the early simplicity of Art Deco. Als...
Brass
LUroy Sconce
By Lumfardo Luminaires
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The elegant LUroy Sconce by Lumfardo Luminaires is a French inspired wall sconce in brass with fabric shade. The brass in finished in an unlacquered lightly patinated brass. This sco...
Brass
LUzpot
By Lumfardo Luminaires
Located in Los Angeles, CA
LUzpot is an elegant directional ceiling fixture inspired by classical mid century Italian design. This fixture has a thin stem and rotates and partially angles. Made in solid aged b...
Brass
Bertu Nightstands, Santa Fe Modern Nightstand, Maple
By Bertu Furniture
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
This Modern Nightstand - Santa Fe Collection is our newest design for 2025. It is made in the heart of Ohio with locally sourced wood. Each dresser is handmade in maple (or the wood ...
Maple
Basurto 01 Contemporary Wooden and Fabric Stool
By Colección Estudio, Difane
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
A tribute to the architectural style that characterized Mexico City during the mid-20th century. Inspired by its lines, symmetry, volumes and shapes, each piece is a miniature abstra...
Hardwood
$3,366 / item
H 9.85 in W 21.66 in D 21.66 in
Acerbis LOKUM S Coffee Table in smoked grey by Sabine Marcelis
By Acerbis, Sabine Marcelis
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Matter, light and colour come together in an intense interaction of materials. This collection embodies the elegance of pure forms, elevated through the use of hand-blown glass. Sabi...
Glass, Art Glass
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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