Chinese Arched Hanging Lantern, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
Framed in hand-carved rosewood, this 19th-century hanging lantern casts a soft glow through frosted glass.
Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Lanterns
Metal
Chinese Arched Hanging Lantern, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
Framed in hand-carved rosewood, this 19th-century hanging lantern casts a soft glow through frosted glass.
Metal
$2,020Sale Price|20% Off
Hanging Lamp, Attr. Guzzini, Italy 1960s
By Guzzini
Located in Greding, DE
Hanging lamp with square acrylic lampshade with rounded corners and chrome elements.
Chrome
Harry Bertoia Hanging Willow Chandelier, 1968
By Harry Bertoia
Located in Chicago, IL
Also 2 extra shorter interchangeable stainless hanging poles for height adjustment.
Stainless Steel
$3,559 / set
Pair of Aubergine Holmegaard Hanging Lamps, 1970
By Michael Bang, Holmegaard
Located in Rijssen, NL
The glass shade of the lamp allows light to pass through in a special way. This gives the hanging lamp a unique look that you don't see often anymore.
Cord, Opaline Glass
Odeon Industrial Style Opalescent Hanging Light Shade
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Odeon Industrial Style Opalescent Hanging Light Shade A Stylish Art Deco Light Shade, the light has a round odeon style stepped opalescent glass shade, it hangs from an industrial ...
Opaline Glass
$861 / item
Molly Hanging Lamp by SLIDE Studio
Located in Geneve, CH
Molly Hanging Lamp by SLIDE Studio Dimensions: Ø 52 x H 41 cm.
Other
Opal Hanging Lamp by Doria, 1970s, Germany
By Doria Leuchten Germany
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Opal hanging lamp by Doria, Germany, 1970s. This elegant vintage pendant light features a spherical opaline glass shade that diffuses the light beautifully, creating a warm and soft ...
Aluminum
Spanish Rattan Pendant Hanging Light / Lantern
Located in Barcelona, ES
A cool handcrafted rattan ceiling pendant or hanging light with chinoiserie accents, Spain, 1960s.
Wicker, Rattan
French Mid-Century Hanging Glass Shell Pendant
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
This French art deco-style pendant light feels at once modern and timeless. Three slender chains connect the fixture to the flush-mount canopy. The pendant is made from frosted gla...
Chrome
1970s Italian Hanging Glass Ball Fixture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian very large single opaline glass ball hanging fixture, 1970s.
Glass
$6,500 / set
Pair of American Tole Hanging Lanterns
Located in Southampton, NY
Pair of American tole hanging lanterns.
Tôle
Gilt Hanging Lantern with Ceiling Escutcheon
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Large antique Louis XV style glass hanging lantern with ceiling escutcheon, gilt metal, and glass.
Metal
$1,263Sale Price|65% Off
Hanging Lamp with Beautiful Glass Shades
Located in Wien, Au
Hanging lamp with beautiful glass shades Original condition.
Brass
Holophane Glass Vintage Industrial Hanging Pendant Light
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Vintage French Holophane pressed glass lampshade 2 meter / 80" black cotton wire. Weight: 0.90 kg / 2 lb Priced per individual item. All lamps have been made suitable by internatio...
Brass
$516 / item
Staff Brown Hanging Lamp, 1970s, Germany
By Staff Leuchten
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Staff brown hanging lamp made in Germany in the 1970s. The brown lamp shade is made of aluminium.
Bakelite
Holophane Industrial Hanging Pendant Lights, 8 available
Located in Van Nuys, CA
A Holophane glass ceiling fixture is a type of lighting fixture that features a glass shade with a colorful design that refracts light to create a soft, diffused glow. The Holophane ...
Steel
Large-Scale, Plaster-Coated Hanging Fixture
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A great hanging fixture. This is a large fixture, eight feet tall
Metal
Staff Brown Hanging Lamp, 1970s, Germany
By Staff Leuchten
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Staff brown hanging lamp made in Germany in the 1970s. The brown lamp shade is made of bakelit.
Bakelite
Aluminum and Brass Industrial Hanging Fixture
Located in Westport, CT
Circa 1940's polished aluminum and brass bell shaped hanging chandelier fixture with white glass shade
Aluminum, Brass
Tapio Wirkkala hanging lamps for IDMAN
By Tapio Wirkkala
Located in Toronto, Ontario
A nice hanging lamp by Tapio Wirkkala for Idman. Copper cylinders hold Tapio Wirkkala designed bulbs .
Copper, Metal
French Louis XVI Style Glass Hanging Lantern
Located in Kastrup, DK
French glass hanging lamp from the late 19th century, executed in the Louis XVI style.
Brass, Bronze
Grosvenor Hanging Lantern in Polished Nickel
Located in New York, NY
"Grosvenor" hanging lantern, shown in polished nickel finish.
Metal, Nickel
$575 / item
Pair of Plastic Cylinder Hanging Lights
By Lightolier
Located in New York, NY
Pair of tubular plastic hanging fixtures. Each fixture has three brass elements which support the white shade, which hangs from a vertical painted white ( original paint finish )...
Brass
Ettore Sottsass Set of Hikary Hanging Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Like much of Sottsass’s work, the Hikary Hanging Lamps demonstrate his belief that objects should communicate feeling, personality, and a sense of identity within a space.
Metal, Aluminum
Awesome Italian Tulip Hanging Lamp, 1980s
By Gebrüder Cosack
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Fully functional. Adjustable height from 90-180cm. With E27 socket. Works with 220V and 110V. Wiring is suitable for all countries.
Metal, Chrome
Vintage wood and rope hanging lamp, 1960s
Located in MONTESSON, FR
This vintage hanging lamp is made of wood and rope. It dates from the 1960s.
Rope, Wood
Bronze Hanging Dish Lamp with Chains
By Loyzaga
Located in Mexico, Ciudad de México
The Fernanda Dish Lamp is a refined and elegant pendant dish light, suspended from four chains from a crown canopy. It was designed by Fernanda Loyzaga and launched at the end of 2...
Brass
A Napoleon III pentagonal ormolu hanging lantern
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A Napoleon III pentagonal ormolu hanging lantern, the five shaped glass plates set within ornate frames comprising swags, urns and acanthus leaves, retaining traces of the original g...
Ormolu
Antique Gilt Paint Figural Cherub Hanging Light
Located in Dekalb, IL
Whimsical figural hanging light modeled as a flying cherub suspended horizontally from a short length of chain, arms outstretched to grasp a frosted glass tulip-form shade.
Composition
Veca blue glass hanging lamp , 1970s italy
By VECA
Located in Delft, NL
Veca blue glass hanging lamp , 1970s italy Dimensions: 97,5cm Height , 27cm Height , 20 cm diameter Condition: Good, glass has some chips
Metal
Vintage Murano glass italian hanging lamp , 1970s
Located in Delft, NL
Vintage Murano glass italian hanging lamp , 1970s
Metal
$8,300 / set
Pair of Hanging Lamp Italian, 1960
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Personalized Quotes: We would be delighted to advise you and provide a quote for any intervention according to your personal taste. Hanging lamp. Country: Italian To take care of yo...
Chrome
$4,320 / item
Freeze Frame Butterflies Hanging Ceiling Lamp (US)
By Lladro, Bodo Sperlein
Located in New York City, NY
Hanging ceiling lamp in blown glass with handmade porcelain butterfly applications.
Porcelain
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
Hanging Lamp in Chrome , 60°, German
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Personalized Quotes: We would be delighted to advise you and provide a quote for any intervention according to your personal taste. Hanging lamp. Style: 60. Country:: Germany. To ta...
Chrome
Murano hanging lamp attributed to Nason
By Carlo Nason
Located in Brussels, BE
Murano lamp crafted in the 1970s, featuring milky glass meticulously shaped into a charming cloud-like form. This piece seamlessly marries the intricate artisanship of Murano glass w...
Milk Glass, Murano Glass
$5,050 / item
Nightbloom Hanging Lamp 40cm. White & gold
By Lladro, MARCEL WANDERS
Located in New York City, NY
Porcelain ceiling lamp from the Nightbloom Collection, created by Lladró in collaboration with the Dutch designer Marcel Wanders. Delicate petals that seem to sway in the breeze insp...
Porcelain
$8,425 / item
Nightbloom Hanging Lamp 60cm. White & gold
By Lladro, MARCEL WANDERS
Located in New York City, NY
Porcelain ceiling lamp from the Nightbloom Collection, created by Lladró in collaboration with the Dutch designer Marcel Wanders. Delicate petals that seem to sway in the breeze insp...
Porcelain
Fine Gilt Bronze & Patinated Colza Hanging LIght
Located in Kent, Dover
A fine Regency style gilt bronze and patinated colza hanging light, with finely worked acanthus decoration and chains.
Brass, Bronze, Tin
Exquisite Vintage Verdigris solid brass & Hanging Lantern / Chandelier
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Complete with a matching decorative ceiling canopy and hanging loop, this statement piece seamlessly merges classic craftsmanship with functional lighting.
Brass
Vintage Italian Brass Lantern Hanging Light
Located in North Miami, FL
Beautiful original brass patina is rich and appropriately aged. Glass panels and simple decorative flourishes. Dimensions: with chain to canopy, 48 inches long to base, 12 x 12 w...
Brass
Italian Diabolo Brass Hanging Lamp, 1950s, Italy
Located in Hagenbach, DE
This stunning Italian hanging lamp from the 1950s features a distinctive Diabolo shape, showcasing a beautiful polished brass design.
Metal, Brass
$7,000 / item
2 Hanging Lamps in Crystal, 1950
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...
Crystal, Chrome
Scandinavian Plastic Pleated Hanging Lamp, Scandinavia 1960s
By Lars Schiøler
Located in Hannover, DE
This lovely hanging lamp is made of plastic. Its shape is elegant and classic, like something straight out of the 1960s.
Plastic
Hanging Lamp with Pulley System from Italy
Located in Sagaponack, NY
Hanging Lamp with Pulley System
Metal
Italian Petite Brass Lantern Hanging Light
By Gio Ponti
Located in North Miami, FL
Extremely in the Gio Ponti style, this lantern with brass mesh shade and three lights is a little jewel.
Brass
Mid century design lucite hanging Lamp , 1970s
Located in Delft, NL
Mid century design lucite hanging Lamp , 1970s Dimensions: 55cm Diameter , 40 cm height shade , 185 height total
Plastic
Mid-Century Hanging Chrome Metal Lamp
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Funky and unique overnight lightning solution perfect for the home or office. Five mug-like shades attached to long, curved pipes drop down from the ceiling to bring ample light into...
Metal, Chrome
Pair of Aubergine Glass Holmegaard Hanging Lamps, 1970
By Michael Bang, Holmegaard
Located in Rijssen, NL
The glass shade of the lamp allows light to pass through in a special way. This gives the hanging lamp a unique look that you don't see often anymore.
Cord, Opaline Glass
Large Iron and Crystal Hanging Chandelier
Located in WEST PALM BEACH, FL
This is a large scale 30 light iron birdcage style chandelier with overall cut crystals and prisms.
Crystal, Iron
$1,200 / item
Peill & Putzler Smoked Glass Hanging Lights, 1970
By Peill & Putzler
Located in Los Angeles, CA
wonderful molded, smoked glass hanging fixtures by Peill & Putzler, with an opaque, brass colored layer across the bottom part of the globes, brass colored hardware and custom so...
Brass
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
Lovely Acrylic and Chrome Hanging Lamp, 1960s
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Lovely Acrylic and Chrome Hanging Lamp, 1960s Height adjustable 105-180cm.
Metal
Temde Leuchten hanging lamp teak wood , 1970s
By Temde Leuchten
Located in Delft, NL
Temde Leuchten hanging lamp teak wood , 1970s Dimensions: 49cm Diameter, 102cm Height ( adjustable ) Contidtion: Good Material: Wood , fabric
Fabric, Wood
Rare German Hanging Lamp, Bubble Design, 1970s
Located in Berlin, BE
Extremely rare and attractive bubble hanging lamp. Made of plastic with a pearlescent shimmer.
Chrome
$2,950 / set
Pair of Italian Tole Hanging Lanterns
Located in Essex, MA
Brought back from Italy by a local woman that had a home there. Electrified. Leaf decoration and iron loop handle with applied leaves.
Tin
OMEGA Hanging Lamp by Vico MAGISTRETTI, Artemide 1962
By Vico Magistretti
Located in Berlin, Berlin
Hanging lamp designed by Vico Magistretti. Italy, Artemide, 1962.
Aluminum
$480Sale Price|20% Off
White Dove Carved Wood Wall hanging Lamp
Located in Pasadena, TX
This is a hand carved and painted wood dove. It's a wall hanging light fixture and quite original and unusual.
Wood
18th Century Italian Bronze Hanging Oil Lamp
Located in Bradenton, FL
18th Century Italian hanging bronze oil lamp with removable lid. Solid bronze.
Bronze
Art Nouveau Hanging Fixture with Reverse-Painted Shade
Located in Dekalb, IL
Art Nouveau hanging lantern featuring four ribbed-glass panels, each reverse-painted with an idyllic countryside vignette centered on a windmill.
Cast 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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