$11,500 / item
Linear Chandelier
By Lumfardo Luminaires
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Linear Chandelier is a 7 shade minimalist hanging fixture inspired by mid-century Italian design.
Aluminum, Brass
AntiqueHand Wrought Iron Chandelier forRestoration
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A sweeping Arts and Crafts style hanging fixture with a central bulb socket and four end sockets.
Wrought Iron
Italian Chrome Sputnik Chandelier in the Style of Gaetano Sciolari
By Arteluce, Gaetano Sciolari, Sciolari Lighting, Gino Sarfatti, Stilnovo
Located in Houston, TX
If desired, this could easily be modified to a hanging fixture by adding a suitable length of chain.
Chrome
Rare Large and Bright 1970s Murano Seguso Ball Chandelier by OTT International
By Seguso Vetri d'Arte, Ott International
Located in Osnabrück, NDS
The total length of the chandelier can theoretically adjust by exchange the steel tube in the middle of the hanging fixture to a longer one.
Steel, Chrome
$8,000Sale Price|20% Off
Formal Chandelier with Rock Crystal Drops by Charles J. Winston
Located in New York, NY
Spectacular hanging fixture originally from the world renowned retailer, Charles J.
Crystal, Rock Crystal, Brass
Murano Glass Handkerchief Vase Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
Mod Murano handkerchief vase form hanging fixture with original chrome fitments. This example has a white ground, with decorative white donut form dots.
Art Glass
French 1950s Atomic Chandelier, Maple Wood & Brass, Kinetic Design
Located in Hanover, MA
A most unusual 1950’s French atomic style hanging fixture made of maple wood (or pine?), 6 brass arms and cups with onion shaped pressed glass globes.
Brass
Late Victorian Wall Sconces
By G. None
Located in Bronx, NY
Don’t miss out on this unusual pair &, if you like these, please see my listing of a matching hanging fixture. 17” tall X 12 1/2” wide X 12” deep
Brass
Christopher Kreiling, "Neon Line Study", 2016
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Neon Line Study Series is a one-of-a-kind hand-sculpted hanging fixture that is based on a drawing Christopher Kreiling had been making since childhood.
Brass, Copper
$2,076Sale Price|20% Off
Ball Hanging Cristal Light Fixture
By Maison Baguès
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A ball hanging light fixture with metal structure.
Glass, Cut Glass
French Equilibrium Hanging Light Fixture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
French equilibrium hanging light fixture in the Pierre Guariche.
Metal, Brass
Round Mid-Century Modern Cocoon Flush Mount, 1960s, Italy
Located in Hagenbach, DE
At the center, a chrome element anchors the light socket and hanging fixture, adding both durability and a touch of refinement.
Synthetic
Chrome Orrefors Hanging Light Fixture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Chrome and glass fixture by Orrefors of Sweden. Newly rewired for four candelabra bulbs.
Chrome
Pair of Sculptural Murano Glass Pendant Light, Hand Blown Glass & Brass In Stock
Located in Miami, FL
Details: • Italian Murano glass, body glass 20"H 10"Dia • Hand-blown two-tone glass shade • Sculptural glass form • Decorative brass chain • Brass canopy • Pendant light / hanging fi...
Brass
Leather Horseshoe Wall Clock by Jacques Adnet, 1950s France
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Enwreathing the center piece is a leather-wrapped bar in the shape of a horseshoe, affixed in three places. A hanging fixture on the back can be used for mounting, and the original w...
Brass
Round Mid-Century Modern Cocoon Flush Mount, 1960s, Italy
Located in Hagenbach, DE
At the center, a chrome element anchors the light socket and hanging fixture, adding both durability and a touch of refinement.
Synthetic
Beautiful Ice Star Pattern Flush Mount Ceiling Light Germany, 1960s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Its compact flush-mount form makes it ideal for hallways, bedrooms, kitchens, or smaller spaces where stylish lighting is desired without a hanging fixture. This piece was found at ...
Metal
Pair of Petite Ice Star Pattern Flush Mount Ceiling Light Germany, 1960s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Its compact flush-mount form makes it ideal for hallways, bedrooms, kitchens, or smaller spaces where stylish lighting is desired without a hanging fixture. This piece was found at ...
Metal
Beautiful Bubble Pattern Flush Mount Ceiling Light Germany, 1960s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Its compact flush-mount form makes it ideal for hallways, bedrooms, kitchens, or smaller spaces where stylish lighting is desired without a hanging fixture. This piece was found at ...
Metal
Beautiful Ice Star Pattern Flush Mount Ceiling Light Germany, 1960s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Its compact flush-mount form makes it ideal for hallways, bedrooms, kitchens, or smaller spaces where stylish lighting is desired without a hanging fixture. This piece was found at ...
Metal
Hanging Ball Fixture by Mazzega
By AVMazzega
Located in New York, NY
Art glass ball shade, with original chrome hardware, chain and canopy. Soft white on top, to clear middle, with tea colored bottom. Murano glass chandelier, original, clean, ready to...
Art Glass
Unusual 1960's Gilt Steel and Glass Chandelier / Lantern with Flowers
Located in New York City, NY
An unusual lantern style hanging fixture characterized by open work butterfly wings resulting in a pierced, netlike fringe which decorates the top and bottom circumference of this cy...
Brass, Steel
Beautiful Star Ice Pattern Flush Mount Ceiling Light by RZB Leuchten, 1960s
By RZB Leuchten
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Its compact flush-mount form makes it ideal for hallways, bedrooms, kitchens, or smaller spaces where stylish lighting is desired without a hanging fixture. This piece was found at ...
Metal
Beautiful Bubble Pattern Flush Mount Ceiling Light by RZB Leuchten, 1960s
By RZB Leuchten
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Its compact flush-mount form makes it ideal for hallways, bedrooms, kitchens, or smaller spaces where stylish lighting is desired without a hanging fixture. This piece was found at ...
Metal
Haus Lange Lamp, Bronze, by Franz West for Memphis-marked "FRANZ WEST X MEMPHIS"
By Franz West, Memphis Milano
Located in Beirut, LB
Produced for the Meta Memphis collection, this bronze hanging fixture transcends its utilitarian purpose, becoming a sculptural statement piece.
Bronze
Black Forest Wrought Iron Hanging Light Fixture
Located in North Miami, FL
This outstandingly fluid wrought iron light fixture in the Black Forest style has three sockets/bulbs for illumination. Whimsical and important by craftsmanship. An early piece, fu...
Wrought Iron
Grey Smoked Glass Hanging Ball Fixture
By Lightolier
Located in New York, NY
Grey glass, black matt metal fitments. Simple, elegant, modern. 15"- Drop w/o chain
Glass
Vintage Milk Glass & Brass Hanging Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
A vintage milk glass and brass hanging light fixture. Features a vintage glass shade suspended from a custom brass rod frame.
Brass
Brass French Art Deco Hanging Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
Brass French Art Deco hanging light fixture. Globes have etched floral pattern.
Glass
Art Deco Molded Glass Hanging Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco molded glass hanging light fixture. Has brass trim with hanging links and cap.
Brass
Pair of Murano Glass Pendant Lights, Italy, 1960s
Located in Praha, CZ
Exceptional pair of Italian Murano glass pendant lights produced during the 1960s. These sculptural hanging fixtures combine organically shaped hand-formed Murano glass shades with e...
Brass, Copper
Faceted Glass Bead Basket Chandelier by Prescolite c 1960/1970's
By Prescolite
Located in New York, NY
Glamorous Hollywood Regency period hanging fixture by noted American maker, Prescolite, circa 1960-1970's.
Chrome
19th Century French Fire Gilt Bronze Crystal Twelve-Branch Floral Chandelier
Located in Milano, MI
Exceptional fire gilt bronze and crystal chandelier of French origin, a two tier twelve-light hanging fixture dating back to circa 1870 born for candle burning, modified to electric,...
Crystal, Ormolu, Bronze
Hanging Colored Glass Brushed Brass Light Fixture
Located in Dallas, TX
Very unique hanging brushed brass chandelier with jewel toned flag glass.
Brass
$440Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Brass Three Light Hanging Hall Fixture C1920
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique Brass Three Light Hanging Hall Fixture C1920 Measures - 26"H x 12.5"W x 12.5"D An antique brass hanging hall fixture from circa 1920, featuring three lights.
Brass
Antique Monumental Hexagonal Slag Glass Hanging Light Fixture
Located in Dekalb, IL
Tall hexagonal lantern-form pendant constructed in warm bronze-toned metal with faux alabaster panels, scalloped crown trim, and arched framework details. Each vertical panel is fram...
Metal
Antique Milk Glass & Brass Customized Hanging Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
Dimensions as shown (fixture is ready to ship in this size): Glass shade: 19" in diameter at widest point x 8" height Overall fixture drop: 38” height from ceiling cap to bottom of ...
Metal, Brass
Mid-Century Modern Ceiling Lamp by Carl Fagerlund, Orrefors, Sweden
By Orrefors, Carl Fagerlund
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Circa 1950 – 1960, Sweden, Scandinavia. Measures: hanging fixture: 6" H Carl Fagerlund was a Swedish designer born in 1915, in Kalmar, Sweden and passed in 2011.
Metal, Brass, Chrome
Vintage Scandinavian Hanging Blue Double Glass Pendant Fixture
Located in San Jose, CA
Mid Century Scandinavian pendant lamp, circa 1960s. This piece includes a white frosted pendant with blue glass shade.
Glass
Mid Century Italian Hanging Aluminum Three Light Fixture
Located in Troy, MI
Standard sized sockets. Fixture has been rewired for US electrical standards.
Aluminum
$340Sale Price / item|20% Off
Reproduction Brass Victorian 3-Light Hanging Light Fixture
Located in Cincinnati, OH
9" bottom of shade to arm Shade 4.5" bottom opening, 4.5" high Top of holder to bottom of shade 16" Approx. 13" top of arm to other arm Round base is 8" across, 6" top to bottom 49" ...
Brass
Globe Hanging Pendant Lamp Lighting Fixture in Acrylic
Located in New York, NY
A globe hanging light fixture with acrylic shade in the midcentury style.
Metal
Industrial Hanging Light Fixture in Silver Metal & Glass, USA
Located in Queens, NY
Contemporary industrial hanging light fixture with a silver painted steel fixture supporting a thick ribbed glass globe.
Glass
Modern Industrial Hanging Light Fixture in Glass & Steel, USA
Located in Queens, NY
Contemporary industrial hanging light fixture with a dark gray / olive painted steel fixture supporting a thick clear ribbed glass globe wired with a standard wall plug.
Glass
1870's Swiss Black Forest Hanging Light Fixture Chandelier
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
A wonderful Black Forest candle style light fixture with great detail. Depicts a mythological style man-creature with ram horns protruding from the back. Wearing nightgown and sleepi...
Wood, Walnut
Wonderful Modern Large Brass Bell Hanging Ceiling Chandelier Pendant Fixture
By Visual Comfort
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Modern Large Brass Bell Hanging Ceiling By Visual Comfort Orsay Grande Pendant Chandelier Ceiling Fixture With Edison Socket In Glass Globe
Brass
Cranberry Opalescent Cased Glass Hanging Pendant Ceiling Light Fixture
Located in Clifton Forge, VA
What a wonderful pendant style glass light fixture which has a beautiful glow when lighted and would warm any space with it's ambiance. The glass is a cranberry color cased in an opa...
Metal
Moroccan Vintage Moorish Hanging Glass Light Fixtures A Pair
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Pair of large Moroccan Moorish vintage clear glass with intricate metal filigree hanging chandelier. Delicately and finely handcrafted by artisans in Marrakech, Morocco. Quality Isla...
Metal
Karlo Round Mirror Medium in Leather and Brushed Brass by Madheke
Located in Geneve, CH
Materials: Leather-clad mirror frame and hanging strap, brushed antique brass hanging fixture, faux suede-finished mirror back.
Metal, Brass
Karlo Ovate Mirror Medium in Leather and Brushed Brass by Madheke
Located in Geneve, CH
Materials: Leather-clad mirror frame and hanging strap, brushed antique brass hanging fixture, faux suede-finished mirror back.
Metal, Brass
Karlo Ovate Mirror Large in Leather and Brushed Brass by Madheke
Located in Geneve, CH
Materials: Leather-clad mirror frame and hanging strap, brushed antique brass hanging fixture, faux suede-finished mirror back.
Metal, Brass
Karlo Round Mirror Large in Leather and Brushed Brass by Madheke
Located in Geneve, CH
Materials: Leather-clad mirror frame and hanging strap, brushed antique brass hanging fixture, faux suede-finished mirror back.
Metal, Brass
Karlo Oval Mirror Medium in Leather and Brushed Brass by Madheke
Located in Geneve, CH
Materials: Leather-clad mirror frame and hanging strap, brushed antique brass hanging fixture, faux suede-finished mirror back.
Metal, Brass
Karlo Ovate Mirror Small in Leather and Brushed Brass by Madheke
Located in Geneve, CH
Materials: Leather-clad mirror frame and hanging strap, brushed antique brass hanging fixture, faux suede-finished mirror back.
Metal, Brass
Karlo Round Mirror Small in Leather and Brushed Brass by Madheke
Located in Geneve, CH
Materials: Leather-clad mirror frame and hanging strap, brushed antique brass hanging fixture, faux suede-finished mirror back.
Metal, Brass
Karlo Oval Mirror Small in Leather and Brushed Brass by Madheke
Located in Geneve, CH
Materials: Leather-clad mirror frame and hanging strap, brushed antique brass hanging fixture, faux suede-finished mirror back.
Metal, Brass
Karlo Oval Mirror Large in Leather and Brushed Brass by Madheke
Located in Geneve, CH
Materials: Leather-clad mirror frame and hanging strap, brushed antique brass hanging fixture, faux suede-finished mirror back.
Metal, Brass
$3,040Sale Price / item|20% Off
Art Deco Silver Gilt Carved Wood Inverted Bowl Chandelier by James Mont
By James Mont
Located in New York, NY
Voguish, chic, and sophisticated carved wood inverted bowl hanging fixture, by James Mont. The chandelier features an intricate and finely detailed allover foliate motif in original ...
Giltwood
$440Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Brass Two Drop-Light Hanging Ceiling Fixture, Circa 1920
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique ceiling fixture offers brass frame with two drop-lights terminating in hand painted glass shades, c1920 Measures - 24'' H x 13.5'' W x 6'' D; 29'' overall, 6'' chain. This...
Brass
Antique Mamluk Turkish Pierced Brass Hanging Hexagonal Pendant Light Fixture
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Antique Mamluk Turkish Pierced Brass Hanging Hexagonal Light Fixture Chandelier Mosque Oil Lamp.
Brass
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.
Across New York, there’s no shortage of statement lighting on view.
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.