Streamline Machine Age Copper Tiered Disk Saucer Ceiling Hanging Pendant
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Machine age copper ceiling hanging pendant with a large copper saucer shade connected to a hanging stem via chains.
Copper
Art Deco White Milk Glass Skyscraper Star Hanging Pendant Light Fixture
Located in Clifton Forge, VA
Here is a fantastic Art Deco bulbous milk glass light fixture with a traditional curved skyscraper shape to the glass and the metal cap. The glass shade is decorated with art deco st...
Copper
Art Deco Glass Ceiling Lamp with Copper Base by Zenith, 1930s, Germany
By Zenith
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Art Deco Glass Ceiling Lamp with Copper Base by Zenith, 1930s, Germany Elegant and minimal design hanging lamp Lampshade is in good condition. This lamp works with E27 light bulb....
Copper
Art Deco Chandelier Copper & Glass Ceiling Pendant Light Fixture, 1940s
By Luminaire
Located in Labrit, Landes
It will integrate effortlessly into an Art Deco, mid-century, or eclectic interior, bringing warmth and architectural presence to the ceiling.
Brass, Copper
Art Deco Style Alabaster Pendant Light with Amber Glow and Dramatic Natural Vein
Located in Lisse, NL
Three dark black metal chains rise from discreet rounded mounts at the rim and meet beneath a stepped circular ceiling canopy. Their open links and restrained design allow the stone ...
Alabaster, Wire, Iron
Pair of 1930s British Hanging Lights With Ribbed Holophane Shades
Located in London, GB
A pair of 1930s English hanging pendants with two-lights and ribbed glass holophane shades.
Brass, Copper
1920s–1930s Art Deco Alabaster Bowl Plafonnier – 45 cm Restored
Located in Søborg, DK
1930s French Solid Alabaster Hanging Plafonnier 45cm Art Deco Bowl Light A beautiful, fully restored Art Deco plafonnier carved from *solid alabaster* with dramatic natural veining....
Alabaster
French Art Deco Chandelier Ice Glasss and Icicles by Ezan 1930s
By Ezan, Ezan & Petitot
Located in Hannover, DE
This is one of the most beautiful and rare chandeliers made by the French company Ezan. It's a perfect example of French Art Nouveau from around 1920 to 1930. Imagine yourself transp...
Brass, Copper
Chandelier in Bronze and Metal, 50°, France Attributed Borix Lacroix
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Logistics and International Shipping We provide a comprehensive export service so that your only concern is enjoying your acquisition. • Door-to-Door Service: Pieces located in our A...
Metal, Bronze
Copper Art Deco Ceiling Hanging Pendant
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Art Deco era streamlined copper ceiling hanging pendant with a large copper saucer shade connected to a hanging stem.
Copper
Copper Art Deco Ceiling Hanging Pendant
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Art Deco era streamline copper ceiling hanging pendant with large copper saucer shade connected to a hanging stem.
Copper
Copper Art Deco Ceiling Hanging Pendant
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Art Deco era streamline copper ceiling hanging pendant with large copper saucer shade connected to a hanging stem.
Copper
French Art Deco Style Copper Hanging Light
Located in Southampton, GB
Copper ceiling light. This has a real art deco feel to it, with the fluted stem and layered drop down finial. Re wired, PAT tested and fitted with LED tubes. France c1970. Height - ...
Copper
Art Deco Chandelier hanging Georges Halais for Eloctra, copper, 1930s
By Eloctra, Georges Halais
Located in Bingen am Rhein, RP
ART DECO hanging lamp design Georges Halais for Eloctra copper, 1930s The ART DECO ceiling lamp is a remarkable example of the craftsmanship and style of the early 20th century. T...
Metal, Copper
Art deco alabaster hanging dish light
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Art deco alabaster hanging dish light circa 1930. Good quality art deco period pendant light. Natural alabaster worked to the form of a circular dish with ridged edge. Bowl suspen...
Alabaster, Copper
Scandinavian Functionalist Ceiling Lamp in Patinated Copper & Glass
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Organically shaped hanging lamp composed of pastel-creamy opaline glass shade decorated with geometrically organized silver stripes. It retains its original patinated copper top and ...
Copper
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H 24.81 in Dm 28.75 in
ART DECO chandelier hanging lamp signed by EZAN design Boris Lacroix, 1930s
By Ezan
Located in Bingen am Rhein, RP
722 / 5.000 Art Deco Chandelier - EZAN - 1930s The ART DECO ceiling light is a remarkable example of the craftsmanship and style of the early 20th century. A 1930s style Art Deco ...
Copper
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H 14.18 in Dm 16.93 in
Trio 20th C Art Deco Hailwood & Ackroyd Large Hexagonal Opaline Pendants Lights
Located in Lowestoft, GB
A rare run of six (3 remaining) large Hexagonal Hailwood & Ackroyd Opaline pendants with a conical underbelly The bronze galleries have a decorative three arm hanging system with an...
Bronze
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H 29.93 in Dm 32.68 in
1930s French Art Deco 6-Arm Chandelier by Petitot and Ezan Copper and Glass
By Atelier Petitot
Located in Sherborne, Dorset
This beautifully organic 1930s French Art Deco chandelier was designed by Atelier Petitot. The frame of the chandelier has three trumpet cascading tiers, which have an aged copper ef...
Copper
Monumental Bronze and Floral Crystal Chandelier with Provenance
Located in Dallas, TX
We have the distinct pleasure to present to you a monumental bronze and floral crystal chandelier with amazing provenance. From The Foyer Of The Regency Ballroom Of The Fairmont H...
Crystal, Bronze
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H 13.4 in Dm 17.7 in
Large & Timeless Marble-Like White & Black Superb Alabaster Pendant Flush Mount
Located in Lisse, NL
Stunning marble-like flush mount with a great size alabaster mineral stone shade. Thanks to its large size, its deep bowl shape and its timeless design this three light alabaster ...
Alabaster, Metal, Brass, Bronze
Chase Art Deco Globe Hanging Light Fixture
By Chase Brass and Copper Company
Located in Toronto, ON
Unusual spun aluminum hanging ceiling light fixture, by Chase brass @copper Company. Paper logo of centaur drawing a bow.
Glass
$2,119
H 12 in Dm 21.2 in
Large European Midcentury Glass Ceiling Light with Gilt Detail & Teak, 1950s
Located in Lisse, NL
A broad disc of softly glowing glass, framed by fine geometric decoration and warm teak. This large European Mid-Century Modern ceiling light from the 1950s has a wonderful architec...
Brass
$1,604Sale Price|20% Off
H 25.6 in W 3.94 in D 3.94 in
Vintage 1930s Art Deco Ceiling Lamp in Opaline Glass & Brass
Located in Turku, Varsinais-Suomi
Add a touch of elegance to your home with the Beautiful Art Deco glass ceiling lamp from Nordisten. The frosted glass looks like pearl, creating a soft, glowing ambiance that transfo...
Brass
Art Deco Pendant Lamp, Glass Shade, Brass Holder, Germany, 1930s
Located in Schwerin, MV
Art Déco Stabpendelleuchte aus den 1930er - 1940er Jahren mit sehr schönem profiliertem, rosanem Glasschirm. Der Glaschirm ist braun marmoriert und befindet sich in einem guten Zusta...
Metal, Brass
German Art Deco Glass and Brass Ceiling pendant Light 1900
Located in Berlin, DE
Beautiful Art Deco matte glass and brass pendant light. Germany, 1910 Lamp sockets: 1 E27 (US E26). Height of body: 35 cm
Brass
Art Deco Glass and Brass Ceiling Lamp, 1940s, France
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Art Deco Glass and Brass Ceiling Lamp, 1940s, France Lampshade is in very good vintage condition. This lamp works with 2x B22 French light bulbs. Wired and suitable to use with 22...
Brass
Art Deco Pendant Light by Jean Perzel, Mercury-Plated Bronze, 1930
By Atelier Jean Perzel
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Art Deco pendant, mercury-plated bronze frame with satin-finished glass plate, designed by Jean Perzel (1892-1986). France, circa 1930.
Bronze
Elegant Swedish Modern Pendant Ceiling Lamp in Silk and Brass, 1940s
Located in Stockholm, SE
This charming 1940s ceiling lamp features a beautifully scalloped shade crafted from alternating panels of pleated cream silk and pale green painted sections adorned with delicate ha...
Brass
$617 / item
H 17.72 in Dm 11.03 in
1970's German Copper Brass Vintage Industrial Ceiling Pendant by Wiska
By Wiska
Located in Leicester, Leicestershire
These small copper and brass ceiling lights are original marine light fixtures reclaimed and professionally restored by hand. Made by Wiska, a German manufacturer of industrial grade...
Brass, Copper
$1,099Sale Price|20% Off
H 20.48 in Dm 13.78 in
French Art Deco Lustre Glass Ceiling Pendant Chandelier, circa 1930
Located in Labrit, Landes
Art Deco chandelier or lustre, French Frozen glass and brass 1930 Good condition a chip on the glass, not disturbing (please see last photo). Shipping: D 35 H 11 1.2 Kg.
Fabric, Glass
Art Deco Antique Vintage Two-Tone Opaline Glass Pendant Lamp Light, c.1930
Located in London, GB
An elegant 10" two-tone opaline glass pendant light. c.1930. A beautifully made two‑tone opaline glass pendant, the upper section a soft, even white and the lower portion diffused t...
Metal
Art Deco Ceiling Lamp, Scailmont Belgium Glass Shade, 1930s
By Scailmont
Located in Verviers, BE
Art Deco Ceiling lamp Photography fails to capture the simple elegant illumination provided by this lamp. As service: We can adjust the lamp height for you in advance if needed. ...
Brass
Semi transparent opaline glass Art deco ceiling lamp ca 1920
Located in Amsterdam, NL
White / semi transparent opaline glass Art deco ceiling lamp ca 1920 Aluminium glass holder with porcelain bulb holder Weight: 0.95 kg / 2.1 lb Priced per individual item. All lamp...
Aluminum
Art Deco Pendant Lamp in brass and milk glass, 1940s
Located in Palermo, IT
Art Deco pendant lamp in brass and milk glass, 1940s E27 bulb. Glass intact, good condition. This type of chandelier, often called a "plafonnier," consists of a metal frame that supp...
Brass
$1,008
H 15.75 in Dm 9.45 in
Luzette industrial modernist pendant lamp made from copper and glass, 1920s
By Peter Behrens, ASEA
Located in Forserum, SE
A Luzette pendant lamp, often attributed to the German architect Peter Behrens. The model was originally developed for Siemens-Schuckert around 1920, but this example was likely prod...
Copper
French Art Deco Frosted White Glass and Brass Ceiling Light, ca. 1930s
Located in Barntrup, DE
French Art Deco ceiling light with frosted molded glass shade and brass fittings, France, circa 1930s. A charming French Art Deco ceiling light dating to the 1930s, featuring a beaut...
Brass
French Art Deco Clear Ribbed Glass Ceiling Lamp
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Art deco ceiling lamp. Clear glass. Diameter foot 125 mm / 4.92” 1x E14 Weight: 0.80 kg / 1.8 lb E14 bulb holder. Priced per individual item. All lamps have been made suitable by...
Nickel
$760Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 29 in W 16 in D 35 in
MCM Arched Teak Multi-Directional Wall Lamp / Sconce
Located in San Diego, CA
A very cool and rare MCM arched teak multi-Directional wall lamp or sconce, circa 1960s. The arched lamp can rotate 180 degrees left and right and move up and down on the 29" pole th...
Teak
Walnut Art Deco Desk
Located in Westwood, NJ
Outlined in a sleek, stepped motif, this exquisite piece is finished in a rich figured walnut, exuding warmth and sophistication. The streamlined form, tapered legs, and metal-capped...
Wood
$1,950 / item
H 13 in W 10.5 in D 5.25 in
Galvanized Metal and Glass Outdoor Wall Sconce, Made in Italy
Located in Culver City, CA
Elegant form with two swinging glass doors and painted back plate. Made in Italy *Please Note: This fixture is made to order in Italy, and comes newly wired (eu wiring). It is not ...
Iron
Outdoor Metal Sconce, Made in Italy
Located in Culver City, CA
Outdoor Metal Sconce Includes three frosted glass panes and wrought iron detailing. 10"w x 5"d x 17"h Made in Italy *Please Note: This fixture is made to order in Italy, and com...
Metal
$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
Matching Pair of Frosted with Clear Art Deco Saucer Pendents
Located in Peekskill, NY
This is a nice matching pair of saucer pendents. The glass is an interesting combination frosted and clear glass. Note that the glass itself has no color and will take on the bulbs c...
Glass
1920 Luzette Style Two Part Frosted Glass Pendents
By Early Electrics Design Studio
Located in Peekskill, NY
This newly created Luzette style pendent was inspired by the classic 1920 Peter Behrens design. The glass is frosted and all the metal parts are dark brass. We hand finish and wire e...
Art Glass
Neal Smalls "Slopes" Mirror Wall
By Converso, Neal Small
Located in Chicago, IL
Neal Small Slopes Mirror Wall, faceted wall sculpture, Classic design. These are "The Original" authorized edition This version can be displayed horizontal (image one) or vertically ...
Mirror, Wood
Large Matching Pair of Dome Over Square Holophane Pendents
By Holophane
Located in Peekskill, NY
This is a hard to find Holophane lamp. On the narrow dimension it measures 13 inches across. The profile is a pyramid with a domed top. The thick glass has deep prismatic patterns. T...
Glass
French Art Deco Modernist Ceiling Light or Chandelier
Located in North Bergen, NJ
This elegant French Art Deco modernist ceiling light is from the 1930s. The satin polished nickel over brass fixture holds eight “Fins” of frosted and clear glass arranged in four pa...
1970's Italian Malachite and Diamond Gold Ring
By Cartier
Located in North Miami, FL
1970's Italian Malachite and diamonds gold ring. 14K gold,. Has wear by age and use.
Malachite, Gold
Early German Art Deco Milk and Frosted Glass Luzette Pendant , 1900s
By Peter Behrens
Located in Wiesbaden, Hessen
An early German art nouveau milk and frosted pendant with brass mount, ca.1900s. Socket: one E27 or E26 (US) for standrad screw bulb.
Brass
$4,500 / item
H 33 in W 68.5 in D 21 in
Marchand Scalloped Front 4-Door Cabinet (Walnut) by Christiane Lemieux
Located in New York, NY
The Marchand Cabinet draws on the lineage of early 20th-century French craftsmanship, offering a composition that feels both enduring and quietly modern. Elegantly hand-carved scallo...
Oak
Monumental Venetian Mirror circa 1940's
Located in Atlanta, GA
Monumental Venetian Mirror, Italian, circa 1940's. This is the largest Venetian mirror we have encountered in the past twenty years. It is in wonderful original condition with great ...
Mirror, Wood
René Lalique Chandelier "Stalactites"
By René Lalique
Located in Bridgewater, CT
A rare and unusual René Lalique chandelier "Stalactites" model created 1912-1914, in frosted molded glass. Ref. Felix Marcilhac "Rene Lalique" Catalogue Raisonne, pg. 670, no. 2454.
Glass
Bauhaus Pendant, circa 1930s
By Bauhaus
Located in Wien, Au
Bauhaus Pendant, circa 1930s Nikel-plated
Nickel
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.
The 1920s design is a thrilling combination of saturated colors, ancient motifs and modern aesthetics.
Bespoke lighting is a hallmark of upscale interiors, and contemporary makers are increasingly ambitious in their materials and forms.