Antique Two Tone French Pendant Light
Located in London, GB
An antique pendant light. France, c1930s. Opaque glass top, unusual brownish large base.
Mid-20th Century French French Vintage Pendant Light
Glass
Antique Two Tone French Pendant Light
Located in London, GB
An antique pendant light. France, c1930s. Opaque glass top, unusual brownish large base.
Glass
Two Tone Antique French Pendant Light
Located in London, GB
An exceptional two tone pendant light, the glass globe shade half white half clear.
Brass
French Pendant Light Attributed to Mathieu Matégot for Holophane
By Holophane, Mathieu Matégot
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid-Century pendant attributed by French designer Mathieu Mategot designed in the late 1940 or early 1950s Perforated metal conical shaped down rod opaline glass shade. The total on ...
Steel
1970s French Pendant Light, Opalescent Glass & Metal Frame, 70cm
Located in Beirut, LB
Ceiling pending fixture made with a structured iron rigid rod and that has a large elegant striped opalescent glass. It is a very elegant and timeless piece. Can be delivered and wi...
Metal
Clear Glass and Brass Bulb Mid-Century French Pendant Light
Located in London, GB
A clear glass bulb like shade pendant light, good quality brass gallery. France, c1960s.
Brass
Two Tone Glass and Brass Mid-Century French Pendant Light
Located in London, GB
A single two tone glass and brass pendant light, France, c1950s. Opaline glass base, clear top, original brass gallery.
Brass
Large Mid-Century Metal and Opaline Glass French Pendant Light
Located in London, GB
A large opaline pendant.. France, c1950s. Left in original condition, but we can re-spray the top to a different colour for a cleaner finish.
Metal
1967 French Pendant Light by Perfeclair in Green Cast Iron & Glass
Located in Amsterdam, NL
French factory pendant from 1967 by Perfeclair, France Green cast iron Clear glass with cage Heavy metal!!!
Iron
Mid-Century Modern French Pendant Light / Lantern in Rattan, Hand-crafted, 1950s
Located in Barcelona, ES
It has been carefully restored with traditional methods to preserve its original patina. Rattan Pendant Lamp // Coastal Pendant // Rattan Suspension Light // French Wicker Rattan ...
Bamboo, Wicker, Cane, Rattan
Antique French Holophane Pendant Light
Located in London, GB
A holophane French pendant light. Brass rim and gallery and brass finial to base.
Brass
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French Lunel 1950s Mid Century Pendant Chandelier
By Maison Lunel
Located in New York, NY
An original 1950s French pendant light in golden brass and matte black enamel with 3 large matte white glass shades.
Brass, Enamel
French Capiz Shell Globe Pendant Light, Brass Tone, 30 cm, 1970s
Located in Antwerp, BE
A refined French pendant light from the 1970s, crafted from delicately arranged capiz shell panels set within a brass-toned metal framework.
Brass
1960s French Wicker & Paper Pendant Light – Sculptural Southern Design
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
1960s French Wicker & Paper Pendant Light – Sculptural Southern Design Description: This is a rare pendant lamp made in France in the 1960s, crafted in wicker (jonc) and paper, refl...
Wicker, Paper
French Mid-Century Pendant Ceiling Light, Glass & Brass, 1950s Design
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
This elegant French Mid-Century Modern pendant light was created in France during the 1950s.
Brass
Unidentified 1950s 3-Shade Diabolo Chandelier - Red, Yellow, Black
By Robert Mathieu
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Unidentified French pendant light from the 1950s in the style of Robert Mathieu.
Metal, Brass
French Designer, Pendant Light, Acrylic, France, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A purple and white acrylic pendant light designed and produced in France, c. 1970s.
Acrylic
French Iron & Glass Pendant Light
Located in Los Angeles, CA
French iron & glass pendant light. France, circa 1940s Cathedral dome frame is suspended by a single hook Red porcelain-like shade is adorned with a brass florette sculpture Newl...
Iron
French Designer, Pendant Light, Ceramic, France, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A blue and white-glazed ceramic pendant light designed and produced in France, c. 1960s.
Ceramic
French Designer, Pendant Light, Metal, France, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A bronze-painted metal pendant light likely designed and produced in France, c. 1970s.
Metal
French Designer, Pendant Light, Fabric, France, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A beige and white embroidery fabric pendant light designed and produced in France, c. 1950s.
Fabric
French Designer, Pendant Light, Fabric, France, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A beige and brown embroidery fabric pendant light likely designed and produced in France, c. 1960s.
Fabric
French Industrial Glass Pendant Light
Located in Chicago, US
A French industrial pendant light of glass and aluminum.
Aluminum
French Designer, Pendant Light, Metal, France, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass-painted metal flush mount designed and produced in France, c. 1950s. Dramatic patina; wear consistent with age and use. Overall Dimensions (inches): 4.75"H x 16.0"D Bulb S...
Metal
French Designer, Pendant Light, Metal, Brass, France, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and green-lacquered metal pendant light designed and produced in France, c. 1950s.
Metal, Brass
French Designer, Pendant Light, Metal, Brass, France, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and yellow-lacquered metal pendant light designed and produced in France, c. 1950s.
Metal, Brass
French Designer, Pendant Light, Glass, Rope, France, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A glass and brown rope pendant light designed and produced in France, c. 1940s.
Rope, Glass
French Designer, Pendant Light, Brass, Glass, France, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and glass pendant light likely designed and produced in France, c. 1940s.
Brass
French Designer, Pendant Light, Glass, Brass, France, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and glass pendant light designed and produced in France, c. 1950s.
Brass
French Designer, Pendant Light, Glass, Brass, France, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and white opaline glass pendant light designed and produced in France, c. 1950s.
Brass
Vintage French Bronze Lantern Pendant Light
Located in Delray Beach, FL
This elegant vintage French bronze lantern pendant light is a true masterpiece of craftsmanship and design.
Bronze
French Designer, Pendant Light, Resin, Rope, France, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A brown plastic resin and brown rope pendant light likely designed and produced in France, c. 1960s.
Rope, Resin
French Designer, Pendant Light, Brass, Glass, France, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and white opaline glass pendant light designed and produced in France, c. 1950s.
Brass
French Designer, Pendant Light, Rope, Glass, France, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A rope, frosted glass and brass pendant light designed and produced in France, c. 1970s.
Rope, Glass
French Designer, Pendant Light, Brass, Glass, France, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and etched white opaline glass pendant light designed and produced in France, c. 1950s.
Brass
French Designer, Pendant Light, Glass, Metal, France, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A metal and glass pendant light designed and produced in France, c. 1940s.
Metal
French Designer, Pendant Light, Brass, Glass, France, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and glass pendant light designed and produced in France, c. 1950s.
Brass
French Opaline Glass Stepped Pendant Light
Located in London, GB
A stepped pendant light. Two tone, opaline top and etched glass base.
Brass
French Designer, Pendant Light, Brass, Glass, France, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and white opaline glass pendant light likely designed and produced in France, c. 1960s.
Brass
French Designer, Pendant Light, Rattan, Glass, France, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
An opaline glass and rattan pendant light designed and produced in France, c. 1960s.
Rattan, Glass
French 20th Century Glass Floriate Light, Unique Pendant Light
Located in New Orleans, LA
French Early 20th Century Art Nouveau heavy crystal floriate hanging lights. A larger set is available and can be found by searching item number 550x
Glass
1950s French Brass and Glass Pendant Light
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning brass and glass pendant light from France, 1950s. Original round textured glass shade suspended on a brass teardrop frame.
Brass
French Designer, Pendant Light, Glass, Brass, Rope, France, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
An alabaster-colored glass, rope and brass pendant light designed and produced in France, c. 1940s.
Brass
French Designer, Pendant Light, Brass, Metal, Glass, France, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass, white-lacquered metal and white opaline glass pendant light likely designed and produced in France, c. 1950s.
Metal, Brass
French Designer, Pendant Light, Brass, Metal, Glass, France, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass, black-lacquered metal and glass pendant light designed and produced in France, c. 1950s.
Metal, Brass
French Designer, Pendant Light, Brass, Metal, Glass, France, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass, metal and white opaline glass pendant light designed and produced in France, c. 1960s.
Metal, Brass
French “Clichy” Yellow Reeded Glass Pendant Light
Located in Amsterdam, NL
French “Clichy” yellow coloured glass pendant lamp Brass glass holder Weight : 0.70 kg / 1.5 lb Priced per individual item.
Brass
Brutalist Ceramic Pendant Light, France, 1960s–1970s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Brutalist Ceramic Pendant Light, France, 1960s–1970s Striking handmade ceramic pendant light from France, crafted in the 1960s–1970s.
Brass
French Designer, Pendant Light, Bamboo, Rattan, Paper, France, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A bamboo, rattan and parchment paper pendant light designed and produced in France, c. 1960s.
Bamboo, Rattan, Paper
French Designer, Pendant Light, Brass, Metal, Glass, France, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass, black-lacquered metal and white opaline glass pendant light designed and produced in France, c. 1950s.
Metal, Brass
French Designer, Pendant Light, Brass, Metal, Glass, France, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass, glass and white-lacquered metal pendant light likely designed and produced in France, c. 1950s.
Metal, Brass
Green Enamel French Vintage Industrial Pendant Light
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Green French Enamel Factory Pendant Light Thick quality Enamel.
Brass, Enamel
French Designer, Pendant Light, Brass, Metal, Glass, France, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A black-lacquered metal, brass and glass pendant light designed and produced in France, c. 1950s.
Metal, Brass
Green Enamel French Vintage Industrial Pendant Light
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Rare Green French Enamel Factory Pendant Light Thick quality Enamel.
Brass, Enamel
French Designer, Pendant Light, Bamboo, Rattan, Fabric, France, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A bamboo, rattan and white fabric pendant light designed and produced in France, c. 1970s.
Fabric, Bamboo, Rattan
Rotaflex, Pendant Light, Plastic, Brass, France, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A plastic and brass pendant produced by Rotaflex, France, c. 1970s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 22.25"H x 8.0"D Stem Length (inches): 13.0" Dimensions of Canopy (inches): 2.25"H ...
Brass
French Black Enamel Vintage Industrial Pendant Light
Located in Amsterdam, NL
French black Industrial pendant lamp. Porcelain top.
Enamel
Wooden Airplane Pendant Light in Pine, France, 1970s
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Style : Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian Rustic Folk Art Children's Design Key Features : Pendant light Solid pine structure Biplane shape Made in France 1970s Wired for electricity ...
Wood, Pine
Italian Designer, Pendant Light, Brass, France, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass pendant light designed and produced in Italy, c. 1950s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 31.0"H x 9.3"W x 9.3"D Cord Length (inches): 14.5” Dimensions of Canopy: 3.25"H x 3.0"...
Brass
French Black Enamel Vintage Industrial Pendant Light
Located in Amsterdam, NL
French factory light. Black iron top with enamel shade. White inside. Weight: 1.20 kg / 2.6 lb Priced per individual item. All lamps have been made suitable by international standa...
Enamel, Iron
Three French 1950s Vintage Rattan Pendant Light
Located in Antwerp, BE
Three French rattan pendant lights with an interior shade with a sort of linen texture. The interior shade is surrounded by a separate, round, rattan encasement. Diameter 11.4" - 40...
Rattan
Unavailable
H 22.05 in W 36.23 in D 15.75 in
Lunel France Pendant Light, Glass Brass, Stllnovo Style, 1960s
By Maison Lunel
Located in Bremen, DE
Very sculptural large chandelier by the 1960s French lighting designer Lunel, this is the only one available worldwide! featuring a swooping double brass structure with each three o...
Brass
Unavailable
H 18.31 in W 13.78 in D 4.93 in
French Midcentury Three-Light Chandelier Metal Pendant Light
Located in France, FR
French three-light chandelier curved metal. A sleek Space Age midcentury pendant light.
Metal
French Beekeeper's Hat as Pendant Light
Located in Madison, WI
French beekeeper's hat as pendant light. Casts a wonderfully intimate tent-like ambiance for porch or living room corner.
French Modernist Art Deco Pendant Light, circa 1930
Located in London, GB
A French modernist Art Deco pendant light with frosted glass panels that have clear glass stripes giving a geometric design suspended on 4 rods that attached to the original ceiling...
Glass
Unavailable
H 19.69 in W 38.59 in D 16.54 in
XXL French Mid Century Pendant Light, Arlus France, Stilnovo Style
By Arlus, Stilnovo
Located in Bremen, DE
Exceptionnal large chandelier by Maison Arlus, this is the ONLY ONE available worldwide! it features an X-shaped brass structure flanked by 2 double circles with black enameled trim...
Brass, Steel
Unavailable
H 18.12 in W 38.59 in D 16.54 in
French Mid Century Pendant Light, Arlus France, Stilnovo Style, Brass Glass
By Stilnovo, Arlus
Located in Bremen, DE
Exceptional, large brass chandelier by Maison Arlus featuring a losange ( or 69-ish) shaped structure with 2 central circles connected with a brass and black enameled paralepipedic c...
Brass, Steel
1970s Glass Pendant Light
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
1970s glass pendant light.
Unavailable
H 25.2 in W 24.41 in D 16.54 in
French Mid Century Pendant Light, Arlus, Brass Glass, Stilnovo Style, 60s
By Arlus
Located in Bremen, DE
Exceptionnal gilded pendant light by Maison Arlus (Arts et Lustre), featuring a black enameled central beam with 6 protruding spokes left and right with an arrow style ending, enclos...
Brass, Steel
Grand Mirrored Starburst Pendant Light
Located in Mt. Kisco, NY
Grand mirror, glass and brass starburst light pendant light.
Glass
Unavailable
H 25.6 in W 27.56 in D 14.18 in
Exceptionnal French Maison Arlus Pendant Light, Brass Glass, Stilnovo Style, 60
By Arlus
Located in Bremen, DE
Exceptionnal chandelier by French Lighting Designer Maison Arlus, circa 1965, ONLY ONE available worldwide! featuring an alll brass double row structure with torsaded trim and sp...
Brass
Unavailable
H 22.05 in W 36.23 in D 15.75 in
French Mid Century Pendant Light, Lunel, Glass Brass, Stllnovo Style, 60s
By Maison Lunel, Stilnovo
Located in Bremen, DE
Very sculptural large chandelier by the 1960s French lighting designer Lunel, featuring a swooping double brass structure with each three opaline glass globes on brass fittings Dimen...
Brass
Mid-Century Glass Pendant Light
Located in Brighton, East Sussex
Stunning glass pendant light with brass fitting and silk wound three core flex. There are 11 available in total and the exact size and style may vary slightly from piece to piece.
Glass
French Modernist Pendant
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A black and brass three light french modernist pendant with glass shades.
Glass
Art Deco Brass Pendant Light
Located in New York, NY
Greek Key Motif
Metal
1930s French Light Fixture
Located in Stamford, CT
A unique and lovely French light fixture with glass flowers circa 1930's. Four available priced each.
French Silvered Light Fixture
Located in Stamford, CT
Circa 1930's French silvered hanging sphere with three interior lights two available priced each.
French Stylized Suspension Light
Located in Brambleton, VA
A beautifully designed suspension light fixture made of gilded brass and handblown glass.
Metal, Brass
Eighteen-Light French Chandelier
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Wrought iron chandelier with 18 lights- new wiring
French Aluminium Fluorescent Tube Light
Located in Amsterdam, NL
French aluminium tube light with clear glass tube. Aluminium is polished. Measures: Length of lamp 163 cm, Length of the two fluorescent tubes 150 cm. This is a dimmable version:...
Aluminum
Vintage Eight-Light French Chandelier
Located in New Orleans, LA
Elegant eight-light vintage French brass and painted chandelier. Could be shorten by 20" if necessary. Chandelier can be shorten from 1" to 20" if desired.
Brass
French Brass Chandelier six light
Located in Rimini, IT
French Brass Chandelier six light from 1950 designer unknown (for now) beautiful shape characteristic of precious works of the 50s price including shipping worldwide
Brass and Crystal Drum Pendant Light Fixture
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This Mid-Century Lobmeyr-style drum-shaped pendant fixture features hundreds of tightly, and, oh so symmetrically strung 3/4” to 1/8” glass crystals framed by two brass rings which f...
Brass
Country French Iron Twelve-Light Chandelier
Located in Miami, FL
Country French iron twelve-light chandelier.
Iron
French Six Light Electrified Candle Fixture
Located in Austin, TX
Beautiful 5 light candle fixture, French, 1940's, ornate with delicate filigreed boboche dressed with amber tear drop crystals intermingled with clear crystal French cut crystal rose...
Crystal, Bronze
1950 Louis XVI Painted Glass Pendant Light Set
Located in Lakewood, NJ
This is an incredibly unique 1950 lighting set. Painted glass and a true antique collectors pick.
Chrome
Pendant Light 6 Globes Chromed Metal and Plexiglass, 1970
Located in Avignon, Vaucluse
Pendant light in chromed metal and plexi 6 globes design 1970. Measure: Diameter 103 cm.
Metal
French 15-Light Chandelier in Silver Color
Located in Oldebroek, NL
French 15-light chandelier in silver color. The design looks pretty modern because of the unusual triangle shape of the bronze frame and use of materials. The chandelier has six cand...
Crystal, Bronze
Unavailable
H 27.56 in W 48.43 in D 14.18 in
Large Pendant Holophane Pool Light Metal and Glass, 1960s
By Holophane
Located in Roubaix, FR
Large pendant French Holophane pool Lampe or chandelier in metal and glass 1960s with 1 to 4 neon lights of 47.24 inches ( 120 cm) "Holophane Paris" printed on glass slabs. 2 hoocks ...
Iron
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.
Designer Eva Menz wants the light to "evoke curiosity and a sense of wonder."
Working with resin, a tricky material, has created moments of failure — and enlightenment.
Commissioned for the lakeside villa of a Finnish industrialist, it illuminated visits with dignitaries.
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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.
Before founding the Memphis Group, Sottsass bent the rules of lighting design with the wonderfully wavy Cometa.