$434Sale Price|20% Off
Mid-Century Brass Chandelier from Hönsel Lights
Located in Bastogne, BE
When the light pours through, the glass is illuminated, creating a luxurious appeal that perfectly complements the ambient lighting. This chandelier deserves to be placed in a promin...
Brass
$689Sale Price|20% Off
TZ LEUCHTEN Ceiling Lamp, 1970s Textured Glass Shade & Brass Light, Germany
Located in Bastogne, BE
When the light pours through, the glass is illuminated, creating a luxurious appeal that perfectly complements the ambient lighting. This chandelier deserves to be placed in a prom...
Brass
Large & Tall Hollywood Regency Italian Brass & Glass Chandelier for Foyer
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A large and impressive tall chandelier circa 1980's and probably Italian. It features gold-plated brass framing with art glass shades in a spiral form. Tested and working. Takes 12 ...
Brass
Diamond Maxi Wooden Industrial XXL Chandelier – Large Modern LED Foyer Light
Located in Braga, PT
DIAMOND MAXI is a large-scale sculptural chandelier defined by a faceted geometric structure inspired by the proportions of cut stone. The composition is built from intersecting soli...
Ash, LEDs
Cube Large Abstract Wooden, Loft Foyer Large Modern Big Lighting Fixture
Located in Braga, PT
The CUBE Chandelier is a high-tech sculptural lighting system defined by an interlaced geometric composition that forms a volumetric cube structure. The design is based on a modular...
Ash, LEDs
Unavailable
H 78 in W 32 in D 14 in
Large Glass Globes Chandelier. Dining Room, Kitchen Island, Foyer, Living Room.
By Galilee Lighting
Located in Hollywood, FL
CLOUD Large Hand-Blown Glass Pendants Chandelier. Elevate your home decor with the CLOUD Large Hand-Blown Glass Pendants Chandelier, a stunning centerpiece that blends modern design...
Glass
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H 16.54 in Dm 11.03 in
Chandelier Art Deco Brass Glass Suspension Ceiling Lamp Art Deco France 1930
Located in Bastogne, BE
When the light pours through, the glass is illuminated, creating a luxurious appeal that perfectly complements the ambient lighting. This chandelier deserves to be placed in a pro...
Brass
Fredrick Raymond 1970s Brass Large Foyer Modern Chandelier
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A fantastic example of the great designs of Mr. Fredrick Raymond, who had an amazing lighting company in Orange County, Calif. He was great at modern glamorous looking brass and chro...
Metal
Large-Scale Foyer Brass Chandelier Cylinder Shaped with Twelve Lights
Located in West Hartford, CT
Large cylindrical 12-light brass chandelier features ornate swags and floral detail accented with ram heads.
Brass
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H 76 in W 28 in D 28 in
Mid-Century Modern Tall Extra Large Camer Glass Grand Foyer Entrance Chandelier
By Camer Glass
Located in West Hartford, CT
Measuring over six feet tall, this midcentury Camer glass foyer chandelier is guaranteed to make a statement. Wired for USA and in perfect working order with multiple lights. Now, m...
Steel, Chrome
Large Brass and Plexi Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
Brass rings formed around plexi create a dramatic , large chandelier Great for foyer, entry ways, and dining rooms
Brass
Italian Eight-Arm Chandelier with Cut Crystal Prisms
Located in Toledo, OH
A dramatic large-scale Italian eight-arm chandelier in a gold finish.
Cut Glass
$3,310
H 28.15 in Dm 11.03 in L 28.15 in
Mid-century Brass Pendant Lamp with Textured Glass Shade, R. Nikoll Austria
Located in Vienna, Austria
A beautiful pendant lamp from Rupert Nikoll from the 1950's. The brass on this lamp ,has been completely restored. The original lack has been removed by hand and a new coating has b...
Brass
$3,360
H 7.88 in Dm 13.78 in
Vintage Midcentury Ceiling Lamp, Brass and Opaline Glass, Brazilian Design, 1960
Located in New York, NY
Original Condition.
Brass
Italian Brass Chandelier in style of Pietro Chiesa
By Pietro Chiesa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian chandelier from 1950 s. Brass base and ceramic -brass sockets. Romantic and beautiful Italian design chandelier . The upper part can be dismantled and putted back together ...
Brass
$310Sale Price|20% Off
H 27.56 in Dm 10.63 in
Vintage Chandelier or Lantern Gilt Brass and Textured Glass Suspended Lighting
Located in Bastogne, BE
Absolutely amazing vintage textured glass and gilded brass ceiling chandelier or lantern. Beautifully detailed, vintage hanging lamp, lantern. The textured glass plafond is set ...
Brass
Small Italian pendant chandelier in brass-plated zinc from the 1950s
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Small Italian pendant light from the 1950s composed of three conical lampshades in brass-plated and hammered zinc on the outside and a hanging system in solid brass tubes. Very beaut...
Brass
Lovely Elegant Mid-Century Modern Brass Chandelier Lamp, Italy 1970s
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Lovely Elegant Mid-Century Modern Brass Chandelier Lamp, Italy 1970s Executed in glass, metal and brass. The lamp needs 16 x E14 Edison screw fit bulb, is wired, in working conditi...
Metal, Brass
$2,168
H 23.63 in Dm 23.63 in
Exclusive Mid-Century Brass & Textured Glass Chandelier Elegant Statement Piece
Located in Hannover, DE
A beautifully refined Mid-Century Modern chandelier that embodies understated luxury and timeless sophistication. Crafted from solid brass and elegantly textured glass, this exceptio...
Brass
Ceiling Lamp by Carl Fagerlund in Brass & Glass, 1960s
By Carl Fagerberg
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
This rare ceiling lamp, designed by Carl Fagerlund and produced by Orrefors in Sweden during the 1960s, is a refined example of mid-century Scandinavian lighting design. It exemplifi...
Brass
$1,620
H 28.35 in Dm 15.75 in
Large Italian brass and glass drop chandelier, Hollywood Regency Paolo Venini
By Sciolari Lighting
Located in Purkersdorf, AT
Exquisite Italian brass and glass drop chandelier in the Hollywood Regency style - circa 1970 Attributed to Venini or Sciolari Polished brass; decorated with hand-blown glass drops r...
Brass
Brass Chandelier By Rupert Nikoll
By Rupert Nikoll
Located in Vienna, AT
Brass chandelier by Rupert Nikoll from the 1950's
Brass
1960's Brass and Glass Chandelier Attributed to Orrefors
By Orrefors
Located in Schoorl, NL
Wonderful chandelier. With 4 lightbulbs and a total 36 of half etched half clear oval shaped glass (upper ring 15 pieces, middel 12 pieces on the lower ring, 9 pieces) Circa 1960's a...
Glass
Italian 1960s Luxury Brass Chandelier with Eight Arms
Located in Berlin, BE
Brass and glass chandelier in excellent condition. Eight x E14 fittings. To be on the the safe side, the lamp should be checked locally by a specialist concerning local requirements.
Brass
Italian Designer, Pendant Light, Brass, Glass, Italy, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and murano glass pendant light designed and produced in Italy, c. 1950s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 29.0"H x 12.75"W x 8.0"D Stem Length (inches): 16.0" Dimensions of Ca...
Brass
Italian 1940s Acid Etched Glass and Brass Ceiling Lamp
By Fontana Arte
Located in Milan, IT
Italian 1940s Acid Etched "Pois" Glass and Brass Ceiling Lamp. In the style of Fontana Arte. Carries two lights
Brass
3 Pendant Crystal Rainier Chandelier
By Hilliard Lamps
Located in Arcata, CA
The Rainier chandelier designed by Samuel Hilliard is a designers favorite! Crafted from handcrafted selenite stone and sand cast bronze. This chandelier is made to order. Custo...
Rock Crystal, Bronze
Bonnie Config 1 Contemporary Custom Large LED Sculptural Chandelier
By Ovature Studios
Located in Torslanda, SE
This piece was designed around the form of the artists newborn daughters eyes, and aptly named after her. Matthew Holleman is originally from New Zealand but now resides in Sweden wh...
Nickel, Brass, Bronze
$465Sale Price|20% Off
H 33.86 in Dm 18.12 in
Mid-Century Large Modernist, Mazzega Murano Pendant Lamp, by Carlo Nason, 1960s
By Carlo Nason, Mazzega
Located in Verviers, BE
By Carlo Nason for Mazzega This carefully made glass lampshade with streaks of green on a glass base and a delicate green edge along the ruffled edge provides the color contrast. The...
Art Glass, Blown Glass
Rattan Drape Side Table
Located in Paris, FR
Side Table Rattan Drape with all structure in rattan in natural finish.
Rattan
$2,800 / set
H 14.75 in W 8.5 in D 4 in
Pair of Art Deco Style Murano Glass Demi Lune Wall Sconces, in Stock
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of Art Deco style Murano glass demi lune wall sconces, in stock One LED E26 base socket. Black glass sphere and brass fittings. Textured Murano glass, Wired to the American sta...
Brass
$2,800 / set
H 17.5 in W 10.5 in D 6.5 in
Pair of Art Deco Style Murano Smoked Glass Wall Sconces, Italy Contemporary
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of Art Deco style Murano smoked glass wall lights, contemporary Smoked / fume color and horizontal striation texture Black opaline finial and brass accents Art Deco inspired de...
Brass
$8,400 / set
H 14.75 in W 8.5 in D 4 in
Set of Six Art Deco Style Murano Glass Demi-Lune Wall Lights Sconces, in Stock
Located in Miami, FL
Set of 6 Murano glass wall sconces, in stock Fume color and multiple squared glass texture Black opaline finials and brass accents. One LED E26 base socket. Art Deco inspired design...
Brass
1960s Paris Holophane Globe Street Pendant Light Qty Available
By Holophane
Located in New York, NY
This Holophane Paris Street light, transformed into a mesmerizing light fixture, is a captivating blend of history and modern design. Originally conceived in the mid 20th century, th...
Steel
Rare Cocoon Two-Light Pendand Lamp Castiglioni, Flos Style, 1970's
By Goldkant Leuchten, Achille Castiglioni
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
Rare, extra long Mid-Century Modern Cocoon two-light pendant lamp or flush mount in the style of Achille Castiglioni, Flos era, 1970's. With two light sockets for E-27 large-sized sc...
Metal, Chrome
Börje Johanson Venus Swivel Bar Stools
By Börje Johanson
Located in Brooklyn, NY
For your consideration is this Scandinavian modern set of four bar height swivel stools by Börje Johanson in very good, all original condition. They feature the original, durable dar...
Metal
$1,200 / set
H 30 in W 7 in D 7 in
Pair Art Deco Style Streamlined Brass Table Lamps Westwood Industries, 1970's
By Westwood Industries
Located in Rochester, NY
Pair of American Art Deco style brass table lamps with a streamlined bullet shaped form. Signed Westwood Industries ( a high quality California lighting company established in 1976 )...
Brass
$4,666Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 23.63 in Dm 27.56 in
Rezzonico chandelier 5 arms clear Murano glass, multicolor details by Multiforme
By Multiforme
Located in Venezia, Veneto
Kia Ora chandelier 5 lights clear Murano glass with blue and ruby trims, multicolour vitreous paste details. Kia Ora is the combination of the traditional Venetian structure with g...
Blown Glass, Art Glass, Murano Glass
$5,525 / 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
$560
H 28 in Dm 12.75 in
Beautiful Italian Tole Florentine Florence Gilt Flower Coco Chanel Chandelier
By Banci Firenze
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Petite Florentine style four-light chandelier. Functions as is with four E14 / 110 Volt light bulbs. Can take up to 40 Watts each bulb. Beautiful colored metal Flowers and leaves cha...
Metal
Rectangle Bubble Vase in Pink Resin by Paola Valle
By Paola Valle
Located in Ciudad De México, MX
Striking and elegant, the Rectangle Bubble Vase has a unique silhouette that brings a modern and playful feel to any space. Styled in built-ins or filled with florals, this vase is a...
Marble
$200 / item
H 2.37 in Dm 10.04 in
Fine Bone China Large Flat Bowl Slip-Cast Hand Carved Plaster Models
By Max Lamb
Located in London, GB
Crockery White, 1882 Ltd. with Max Lamb. A collection of fine bone china tableware slip-cast from plaster models carved by hand, with glazed interior for functionality and raw exteri...
Ceramic
Stunning Murano Glass Chandelier by Doria, Germany, 1960s
By Doria Leuchten Germany, Seguso
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Stunning chandelier with Murano glass tubes on a brass frame. Chandelier illuminates beautifully and offers a lot of light. Hanging glass resembles melting icicles. Gem from the time...
Brass
Elegant Vintage Chandelier White Lucite Flowers, Eglo Leuchten Austria 1970s
By EGLO Leuchten
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A beautiful ceiling light, made in Austria in the 1970s. Some beautiful lucite flowers. The Fixture requires three European E14 / 110 Volt Candelabra bulbs, each bulb up to 40 watts....
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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The 1920s design is a thrilling combination of saturated colors, ancient motifs and modern aesthetics.
Designed by a giant of Swedish lighting, the large-scale fixtures bring major drama.
The alluring pendant light exemplifies the designer’s winsome mid-career work.
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