1970s Chrome hanging Lights Glass Bulb by Motoko Ishi for Staff Lights, Germany
By Staff Leuchten, Motoko Ishii
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: set of two tube hanging lights Producer: Staff Lights, Germany Design
Metal
Monumental Dutch (Holandaise) Chandelier, 20 Lights, Copper, Germany 1950s
Located in Beograd, RS
, designed in the Hollandse (Holandaise) tradition and produced in Germany during the 1950s. This impressive
Copper
Pair of Cone White Brown Beige Ceramic Pendant Lights, Denmark, 1970
Located in Rijssen, NL
lights are handmade by dedicated designers from Denmark and Sweden. With beautiful fragile steel cable
Ceramic
Modernist Sputnik Hanging Light by Cosack Lights, Germany, 1960s
By Cosack Leuchten
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: Sputnik hanging light Producer: Cosack lights, Germany Origin: Germany
Metal
$1,237Sale Price|52% Off
Modernist Chrome Sputnik Hanging Light, Cosack Lights, 1970s, Germany
By Cosack Leuchten
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: Sputnik hanging light Producer: Cosack Lights, Germany Origin: Germany
Metal
Art Deco Alabaster Chandelier with 9 Lights, Germany 1930s
Located in Hannover, DE
This beautiful chandelier was made in 1930s Germany. It's made of metal and beautiful, hand-crafted
Alabaster, Metal, Brass
Siemens JL20-T3 Ceiling Lights, Opaline Glass, Nickel, 1940s Germany
By Siemens
Located in Long Island City, NY
Ceiling lights by Siemens, a pair. Made in Germany 1940s. Model JL20-T3 Opaline and acid etched
Metal
Pressed Glass and Brass Pendant Lights, 1970s
Located in Rijssen, NL
6 brass and glass pendant lights, made in 1970s in Germany, Europe. The lights consists of a
Brass
Antique Stepped Opaline Glass Pendant Lights '8'
Located in London, GB
Antique stepped opaline glass pendant lights. Sold individually. Enamel galleries, opaline
Glass
Grande Chandelier in Polished Steel with 16 Lights, Germany, 1960s
By Sciolari Lighting
Located in Almelo, NL
Grande Chandelier in Polished Steel with 16 Lights Germany 1960s. This is a magnificent
Aluminum, Steel, Chrome
$1,074Sale Price|40% Off
Chandelier with 8 Lights, Polished Brass, Glass Lampshades, Germany, 1950s
Located in Barcelona, Cataluna
Chandelier with 8 lights, polished brass, black metal, glass lampshades. Germany, 1950s.
Brass
Large Cascade Chandelier with Six Lights by Staff, Germany, 1960s
By Staff Leuchten
Located in Barcelona, ES
Large cascade model 9028/6 produced by Staff Leuchten in 1960's, Germany. Six lights fixtures in
Aluminum, Brass
Glashütte Limburg Brass and White Glass Flush Mount Ceiling Lights, Germany
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Elegant flush mount ceiling lights by the renowned German manufacturer Glashütte Limburg. Each
Metal, Brass
Vintage Pendant Lights by Glashutte Limburg, 1970s
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Opaline and brass pendant lights by Glashutte Limburg. The lamp shades emit a warm welcomming
Brass
Modernist Chrome Sputnik Hanging Light by Cosack Lights, 1960s, Germany
By Cosack Leuchten
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: Sputnik hanging light Producer: Cosack Lights, Germany Origin: Germany
Metal
$396Sale Price / item|20% Off
1960s German Kaiser Leuchten Chrome & Abstract Glass Hanging Lights 3 Available
By Kaiser Leuchten
Located in London, England
Vintage 1960s space age pendant hanging light features a sleek polished chrome cylindrical body
Metal, Chrome
$1,922 / set
Kandem Model 540 Pendant Lights, Circa 1930s
By Kandem
Located in Gloucester, GB
" on the shades. - Produced by Körting and Mathiesen, Leipzig. - German ~ 1930s. - Measures: 24cm
Opaline Glass
Mithras Glass Pendant Lights By August Walter & Sohne
By August Walther und Söhne AG
Located in Gloucester, GB
Mithras Glass Pendant Lights By August Walter & Sohne - Stepped handblown clear and acid
Aluminum
$2,208 / item
One of Six Italian Glass Pendant Lights
Located in Antwerp, BE
Six Murano art glass pendant chandelier light fixtures, 1960s-1970s. Gorgeous, substantial piece
Brass
Vintage Glass Pendant Lights by Hustadt Leuchten, 1960s
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Vintage pendant lights by Hustadt Leuchten made from a yellow bubble glass shade and a wooden and
Cord, Glass, Wood
Glas and Gold Metal Pair of Wall Lights by Krämer Leuchten, 1970s, Germany
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Glas and Gold Metal Pair of Wall Lights by Krämer Leuchten, 1970s, Germany This lamp works with
Metal
Set of Three Doria Brass Light Fixtures Two Wall Lights and One Chandelier, 1960
By Doria Leuchten Germany
Located in Rijssen, NL
lights: Each wall light, with 2 tubes, requires 1 standard 40 Watt E17 bulbs. The size: 4.33" width x
Brass
Zeiss Ikon IK180 Mercury Mirror Glass Pendant Lights
By Zeiss Ikon
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Zeiss Ikon mercury mirror glass pendant by Adolf Meyer aluminum top 2 meter / 80" black cotton
Aluminum
1 of the 7 Hand Blown Glass Tube Pedant Lights by Staff Lights 1970s, Germany
Located in Rijssen, NL
1 of the 7 f original 1970s tubular light produced in Germany by Staf, 1970 Germany. High quality
Chrome
Trio of Mid 20th Century Glass Phillips Pendants Lights
Located in London, GB
Trio of Mid 20th Century Glass Phillips Pendants Lights A set of 3 stylish glass mid 20th century
Blown Glass
Mid-Century Modern chandelier in polished steel with Eight lights, Germany 1960
By Sciolari Lighting
Located in Almelo, NL
Mid-Century Modern chandelier in polished steel with eight lights, made in Germany in the 1960s
Steel, Chrome
Pair of German Nautical Aluminum Hanging Ship Lights, Wiska Co. 20th Century
By Wiska
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of German nautical aluminum hanging ship lights, Attributed to Wiska Co. 20th Century.
Aluminum
1970s Diamond Hanging Light by Aloys Gangkofner for Erco Lights in Germany
By Aloys F. Gangkofner, ERCO Leuchten
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
ERCO Lights in Germany. The shade is made of thick acryl in elliptical formed pattern. Diameter 38cm
Plastic
$1,649 / item
Sistrah P4 Pendant Lights by Otto Muller Circa 1930s
By Sistrah-Licht GmbH
Located in Gloucester, GB
- 8 lights available - Original steel gallery - Comes with original ceiling rose - Comes with
Glass
$2,149Sale Price|20% Off
Set of 2 Original Brass Wall Lights Vereinigte Werkstätten München, Germany 1950
By Vereinigte Werkstätten Für Kunst Im Handwerk, Vereinigte Werkstätten München
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: Wall lights set of 2 Producer: Vereinigte Werkstätten München Origin
Metal, Brass
White Opaline Glass Vintage Mid-Century Pendant Lights
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Opaline glass industrial Bauhaus pendant. Weight 1.0 kg / 2.2 lb Priced per individual item
Glass, Opaline Glass, Milk Glass
Model 530 Bauhaus Pendant Lights by Kandem, Circa 1920s
By Kandem
Located in Gloucester, GB
Model 530 Bauhaus pendant lights by Kandem Circa 1920s - Price is per light (2 available
Enamel
Several Geometric Brass and Glass Pendant Lights by Limburg, 1970s
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Rijssen, NL
Several geometric brass and glass pendant lights by Limburg, 1970s. Beautiful minimalistic light
Brass
1 of 2 Handblown Glass Tube Light Made by Staff Lights 1970s, Germany
By Staff Leuchten
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
1 of 2 tubular pendant lights. Hand blown glass. Producer Staff Lights, Germany, Original
Glass
Smoked Golden/Brown Pendant Lights by Peill and Putzler, 1960s
By Peill & Putzler
Located in Rijssen, NL
Pair of smoked golden/brown pendant lights, 1960s by Peill and Putzler. A unique shape and a
Glass, Blown Glass
Bubble Glass Clear Silver Chrome Pendant Lights by Staff Leuchten, 1970s
By Staff Leuchten
Located in Rijssen, NL
One of the three original 1970s pendant lights produced by Staff Leuchten, Germany. Heavy quality
Chrome
Opaline Pendant Lights by Marianne Brandt for Schwintzer & Gräff
By Marianne Brandt
Located in Gloucester, GB
Opaline pendant lights by Marianne Brandt for Schwintzer & Gräff - Price is per light - Opaline
Opaline Glass
UFO Pendant Lights By Rolf Krüger For Staff Leuchten Circa 1960s
Located in Gloucester, GB
UFO Pendant Lights By Rolf Krüger For Staff Leuchten Circa 1960s - Price is per light (8 available
Aluminum
Xxl Chromed Metal Bubble Hanging Light by Rolf Krüger for Staff Lights, Germany
By Staff Leuchten, Rolf Krüger
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: Xxl Bubble hanging light PRODUCER: Staff Lights, Germany DESIGN
Metal
$1,073 / item
One of the Two Peill Putzler Pendant Lights, 1970s
By Peill & Putzler
Located in Rijssen, NL
& Putzler ceiling pendant lamps is very orange! Image 1 is the lamp with the light on. The lovely shaped
Blown Glass
Zeiss Ikon Mercury Glass Pendant Lights by Adolf Meyer
By Zeiss Ikon, Adolf Meyer
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Zeiss Ikon mercury mirror glass pendant by Adolf Meyer Metal top Weight: 2.60 kg / 5.7 lb Priced
Aluminum
Zeiss Ikon Mercury Glass Pendant Lights by Adolf Meyer
By Zeiss Ikon, Adolf Meyer
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Zeiss Ikon mercury mirror glass pendant by Adolf Meyer Metal top Weight: 2.60 kg / 5.7 lb Priced
Aluminum
UFO Pendant Lights By Adolf Meyer For Zeiss Ikon Circa 1930s
Located in Gloucester, GB
UFO Pendant Lights By Adolf Meyer For Zeiss Ikon Circa 1930s - Price is per light (10 available
Steel
Brutalist Ceramic Pendant Lights, Gray-Brown & Copper Glaze, Circle Cut-Outs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Brutalist ceramic sculptural pendant lights. Each bell-shaped shade features a heavily textured
Ceramic
1970s Brown Metal Bubble Hanging Light by Rolf Krüger for Staff Lights, Germany
By Staff Leuchten, Rolf Krüger
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: Bubble hanging light Producer: Staff Lights, Germany Design: Rolf
Metal
New Old Stock, Opal Glass Hanging Tube Light by Cosack Lights, Germany, 1960s
By Cosack Leuchten, Gebrüder Cosack
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
New old stock! Article: Hanging light Producer: Cosack lights, Germany
Opal
Pendant Lights By Adolf Meyer For Zeiss Ikon Circa 1930s
By Zeiss Ikon
Located in Gloucester, GB
Pendant Lights By Adolf Meyer For Zeiss Ikon Circa 1930s - Price is per light (10 available
Mercury Glass
Pair of Mid-Century 1960's Ceramic Swag Pendant Lights
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
A pair of Mid-Century ceramic swag pendant lights, circa 1960's, done in deep mustard yellow with
Ceramic
Pair of Limburg Pendant Lights, Brass and Topaz Iron Glass, 1960
By Hillebrand
Located in Rijssen, NL
Pair of pendant lamps by Glashütte Limburg, Germany. Topaz (gold brown) tone. Bubble glass with a
Metal
One of the Two Orange Peill & Putzler Pendant Lights, 1970s
By Peill & Putzler
Located in Rijssen, NL
& Putzler ceiling pendant lamps is very orange! The lovely shaped hand blown lampshade is made of a ‘cast
Blown Glass
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Golden Inclusions Glass Pendant Lights, 1960s
Located in Barntrup, DE
A pair of Mid-Century Modern pendant lights with glass, possibly from Murano, featuring golden
Metal, Brass
Exceptional Pair of Amber Murano Glass Pendant Lights Venini Style, 1970
Located in Rijssen, NL
Pair of high-end XL Murano pendant lights in the style of Venini, manufactured circa 1960. Real
Steel, Chrome
XXL Antique Zeiss Ikon Mercury Glass Pendant Lights 'Up to 50'
By Zeiss Ikon
Located in London, GB
A huge run of antique pendant lights by high quality manufactuerer Zeiss Ikon. Germany, c1930s
Metal
Vintage Industrial Blue Enamel Cast Iron Old Train Station Pendant Lights
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Old train station light. Dark grey blue enamel with big cast iron top. White interior. Weight: 12.3 kg / 27.1 lb Priced per individual item. All lamps have been made suitable by in...
Enamel, Iron
Pair of Two Orange Blown Peill Putzler Pendant Lights, 1970s
By Peill & Putzler
Located in Rijssen, NL
& Putzler ceiling pendant lamps is very orange! With a white or black cord and canopy. The lovely hand
Glass, Opaline Glass
Set of Two Globe Pendant Lights, Brass and Smoked Glass, 1970s
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Almelo, NL
Set of two pendants, in colored glass and brass, Germany, 1970s. Large globe shaped pendants with
Brass
Grey Enamel Vintage Industrial Cast Iron Pendant Lights by HWK
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Rare and old factory lamp by HWK Grey enamel with grey cast iron top White interior Weight: 5.40 kg / 11.9 lb Priced per individual item. All lamps have been made suitable by inter...
Enamel, 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.
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