Limburg Smoked Glass Honeycomb Pendant Light
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Limburg smoked glass honeycomb pendant light Germany, circa 1960s hand blown smoked amber glass globe Rich with texture, swirls and honeycomb pattern Resembles sacred geometry B...
Brass
Large Mid-Century Modern Style Honeycomb Pendant Light by Clate Grunden
By Clate Grunden
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Striking Honeycomb chandelier by Clate Grunden, a master of custom lighting design, known for his bold geometric forms and artisan craftsmanship. This impressive piece features a geo...
Brass
Limburg 1960s Mid-Century Modern Black Iron & Glass Honeycomb Bell Pendant Light
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Beautifully minimal, geometric and simply shaped large vintage mid-century modern german made hanging ceiling pendant light fixture. with full brass hardware by Glashütte Limburg, Ge...
Brass
Rare Bee Honeycomb Design Fiberglass Flush Mount Light, 1960s, Germany
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Rare Bee Honeycomb Design Fiberglass Flush Mount Light, 1960s, Germany Lampshade is in very good vintage condition. This lamp works with 6x E14 light bulbs. Wired and suitable to u...
Metal
60s 70s Erco Lamp Light Honeycomb Ceiling Lamp Plastic Space Age Design
By ERCO Leuchten
Located in Neuenkirchen, NI
60s 70s Erco lamp light honeycomb ceiling lamp plastic space age design Object: ceiling lamp Manufacturer: Erco Condition: good Age: around 1960-1970 Dimensions: Di...
Metal
60s 70s Erco Lamp Light Honeycomb Ceiling Lamp Plastic Space Age Design
By ERCO Leuchten
Located in Neuenkirchen, NI
60s 70s Erco lamp light honeycomb ceiling lamp plastic space age design Object: ceiling lamp Manufacturer: Erco Condition: good Age: around 1960-1970 Dimensions: Di...
Metal
Large White Honeycomb Light
Located in Pound Ridge, NY
Large white polymer honeycomb hanging pendant, original label, Vest, Austria. Single edison socket.
Plastic
Vintage Industrial Honeycomb Mirrored Glass Pendant Light, C.1950
Located in London, GB
Decoratively formed glass reflector shade in an unusual honeycomb design. c.1950. Likely originally used to illuminate a shop window display, this vintage reflector light features a...
Glass
Sold
H 23.63 in Dm 12.21 in
Mid Century Iron Glass Honeycomb Bell Shaped Pendant Light by Limburg, 1960s
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Steinheim am Albuch, BW
Very elegant vintage mid century Limburg pendant lamp hanging lamp made of iron and clear glass from the 1960s. The lamp has a heavy, honeycombed lampshade made of iron and texture...
Brass, Iron
Honeycomb Glass Light Fixture by Adam Kurtzman
By Adam Kurtzman
Located in New York, NY
Honeycomb-patterned mosaic glass light fixture by artist Adam Kurtzman. USA, late 20th Century. Signed. Two available; priced individually. Please note that the color of the glass...
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Vintage Moe Light Honeycomb Hanging Swag Lamp
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
For your consideration is a hanging light pendant by Moe Lighting. Dimensions are 13" height x 18" diameter.
Plexiglass
New 12 Light Italian Fixture with Honeycomb Brass Frame and White Globes
Located in Troy, MI
New and made for us in Italy, this 12 light fixture has a polished brass honeycomb-style frame with white glass globes. Each globe contains a single, candelabra style socket. Height ...
Brass
1950s Heifetz Rotoflex Large Pendant Light Chandelier
By Heifetz Rotaflex
Located in Culver City, CA
A 1950's mid century modern hanging Rotoflex pendant light with honeycomb diffusers by Heifetz.
Plastic
Mid Century Modern Honeycomb Glass Pendant Light
Located in Mt Kisco, NY
A 1960s hanging pendant light of brass tone metal, an opaque white glass dome and a lower clear beveled glass shade of a honeycomb design.
Glass
Honeycomb Hanging Lamp In The Style Of Adolf Loos
By Adolf Loos
Located in Hannover, DE
The honeycomb-shaped pendant light truly comes to life when illuminated.
Metal, Lead
Honeycomb Glass Pendant Light
Located in London, GB
Glass and polished brass pendant light on adjustable height chain.
Brass
Lucite Flush Mount Light, Kalmar Style, 1970
By J.T. Kalmar, Kalmar Lighting
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A square and large flush mount light fixture in the style of Kalmar Franken KG, manufactured in Midcentury, circa 1970 (late 1960s-early 1970s). A square and four rectangular shaped...
Metal
Large Thick Textured Glass Flush Mounts Ceiling Lights, 1960s
By Kaiser
Located in Rijssen, NL
1 of the 6 Mid-Century Modern textured ice glass light fixtures by manufacturer Kaiser, circa 1965. Measures: Clean simple but high-end design. Illuminates beautifully. Each light fi...
Metal, Chrome
Iron Ring Design Glass Pendant Lamp by Glashütte Limburg
By Gino Vistosi, Glashütte Limburg, Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Doria Leuchten Germany, Helena Tynell
Located in München, DE
Very beautiful and rare pendant lamp from the 1960s. The mouth-blown glass with the iron ring look is a real eye-catcher and impressively beautifully designed. The lamp creates a gre...
Brass
$1,102
H 29.53 in Dm 17.72 in
Elegant Mid-Century Modern Smoked Glass Pendant Lamp by Limburg, 1960s Germany
By Peill & Putzler
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Elegant Mid-Century Modern Smoked Glass Pendant Lamp by Limburg, 1960s Germany Dimensions Diameter: 17.71 in. (45 cm) Height: 29.52 in. (75 cm) One E27 socket. Works with 220V and ...
Metal
$6,962
H 4.34 in Dm 21.66 in
Gorgeous Cocoon Large Flush Mount Ceiling Lamp by GOLDKANT, 1960s, Germany
By Goldkant Leuchten
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Gorgeous Cocoon Large Flush Mount Ceiling Lamp by GOLDKANT, 1960s, Germany Brass Hardware Lampshade is in great vintage condition. This lamp works with 3x E14 light bulbs. Wired a...
Brass
$2,450 / set
H 7.29 in W 10.24 in D 3.55 in
Mid Century Minimalist Honeycomb Fiberglass Wall Sconce, Set of 2
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Minimalist, super modern wall sconces composed of a curved shade on a white laquered metal frame. Designed and created in the 1950s. Measures: width 10" in. (26 cm), height 7.3" in...
Metal
$1,206 / item
H 5.91 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in
Rare Square Design Polyester Large Flush Mount Ceiling Lamp, 1960s, Germany
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Rare Square Design Polyester Large Flush Mount Ceiling Lamp, 1960s, Germany Lampshade is in very good vintage condition. This lamp works with 4x E27 light bulbs. Wired and suitabl...
Metal
Stylish Mid-Century Modern Facetted and Lined Glass Pendant or Ceiling Lamp
Located in Lisse, NL
Timeless and small size midcentury pendant by Glashütte Limburg. This rare ceiling lamp from the midcentury era could be the perfect lighting solution for an entrance or any other ...
Glass
Rare & Stylish Mid-Century Modern Glass & Metal Lined Pendant / Ceiling Lamp
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Lisse, NL
Timeless and good size mid-century pendant. This rare ceiling lamp from the mid-century era could be the perfect lighting solution for an entrance or any other small living space. T...
Metal
Nimbus / Beehive Pendant Lamp by George Nelson and Associates Midcentury
By George Nelson
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Very rare chandelier model NS808 / 'Nimbus' (also known as 'Beehive') by renowned George Nelson and Associates studio made for Nessen Lighting, designed in 1969 by Farid Iskander.
Aluminum
60s 70s ceiling lamp Glashütte Limburg Germany glass & brass Space Age
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Neuenkirchen, NI
60s 70s ceiling lamp Glashütte Limburg Germany glass & brass Space Age Object: ceiling lamp Manufacturer: Glashütte Limburg Condition: good Age: around 1960-1970 Dimensions: Di...
Metal
$980
H 32.68 in W 15.75 in D 15.75 in
3-tier mid century PENDANT LIGHT with 27 hexagonal glass panels 1960s 70s
Located in Mannheim, DE
Beautiful vintage glass chandelier / pendant lamp dating from the 1960s–70s, featuring 27 hexagonal glass panels arranged in a stepped formation. The frame is made of silver-colored ...
Metal
$928
H 4.73 in W 7.09 in D 7.09 in
Glass Bubbled Pendant designed by Helena Tynell for Glasshutte Limburg
By Glashütte Limburg, Helena Tynell
Located in Antwerp, BE
Small Amber colored crystal hand blown bubble glass lamp-shade. Brass on top. Metal E27 socket. Hellin Helena Tynell, born as Helena Turpeinen on December 10, 1918 in Äänekoski, Fin...
Brass
$5,222
H 41.34 in Dm 12.6 in
Mid-Century Modern German Cocoon Pendant Lamp by Friedel Wauer for Goldkant
By Goldkant Leuchten, Friedel Wauer
Located in Hamburg, DE
Rare 4-piece Cocoon pendant lamp by Goldkant Leuchten, based on a design by Friedel Wauer from the 1960s. A pendant lamp that can be used as a floor lamp. The lamp consists of four ...
Metal
$6,150 / set
H 14.97 in Dm 11.82 in
Limburg Pair of Large Brass Iron & Clear Glass Round Pendant Lights C.1965
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Glashütte Limburg
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Pair of refurbished, beautifully designed and crafted, round shaped and multi-faceted clear glass and brass midcentury pendant lights. These large minimalistic, Contemporary Art Deco...
Brass
Cocoon Large Flush Mount Ceiling Lamp by Goldkant, 1960s, Germany
By Achille Castiglioni
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Gorgeous cocoon large flush mount ceiling lamp by Goldkant. Achille Castiglioni Era 1960s Germany. Lampshade is in very good vintage condition. This lamp works with 4x E14 ...
Resin
$1,343 / item
H 13.39 in W 10.63 in D 10.63 in
Set Antique Vintage Acorn Opaline White Milk Glass Ceiling Pendant Light Lamp
Located in Sale, GB
- A fabulous run of church opaline acorn pendant lights with steel galleries, circa 1950. - Wear commensurate with age, all in excellent condition, the steel galleries are aged worn...
Glass
$2,000 / item
H 8.5 in Dm 17.5 in
Vintage Inspired Handcrafted Fluted Farmhouse Porcelain Pendant Light
By DBO Home
Located in Sharon, CT
Classic, elegant, with a perfectly imperfect touch. We just love our new porcelain Parasol Fluted Pendants. Inspired by a vintage pie cover, we designed them to hang over our kitchen...
Brass
$7,200 / item
H 14 in Dm 36 in
Grand Mid-Century Flush Mount Uplight Ceiling Lamp from Filmcasino Vienna, 1950s
Located in Vienna, AT
We are delighted to present this stunning bowl-shaped pendant light / uplight plafoniere / flush mount light fixture dating back to the 1950s. (Actually there were three pieces avail...
Metal, Aluminum, Brass
$5,175 / item
H 25.6 in Dm 16.54 in
Josef Hoffmann Wiener Werkstätte Pendant Jugendstil Silk Chandelier, Re-Edition
By Woka Lamps, Wiener Werkstätte, Josef Hoffmann
Located in Vienna, AT
A Josef Hoffmann design for the Staekelborg, Knips and for the Berta Zuckerkandl Mansion. Comes as well in other sizes and colors. The other images shows the lamp in a showroom of th...
Brass
Fabric Pende Woka Chandelier
By Woka Lamps
Located in Vienna, AT
Handsewn fabric shade, dessin by Josef Frank for Svenskt Tenn, hanging on a fabric-covered wire, brass-parts in the requested finish. Total drop custom made 2 x Edison screw sockets ...
Brass
$1,950
H 8.67 in Dm 8.27 in
Limburg Mid-Century Vintage Glass and Brass Bell Pendant Light / Lamp, 1960s
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Limburg Glashütte "iron" frame bell pendant lamp with polished brass hardware. Minimal, geometric and simply shaped small hanging ceiling light fixture made in Germany, circa 1965. T...
Brass
Beautiful Vintage Glass and Iron Pendant Ceiling Lamp, 1960s
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Berlin, DE
Beautiful glass and brass pendant by Limburg, Germany, 1960s. Lamp sockets: One x E27 (US E26)
Brass
Limburg Amber Glass Pendant Light
By Limburg
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Limburg amber glass pendant light Germany, circa 1960s Handblown amber hued glass globe Organic circular pattern throughout Aged brass stem and canopy Patina from age and use N...
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.