$1,330Sale Price|30% Off
Sculptural Chrome Floor Lamp with Lars Schiøler for Hoyrup, Denmark Shade
By Hoyrup Light, Lars Schiøler
Located in Toronto, ON
The shade, known as the 'Lotus' design, was created in 1974 by Danish designer Lars Schiøler for Hoyrup, Denmark, and bears the appropriate markings.
Chrome
Midcentury Pendant 'Butterfly' Lars Schiøler for Hoyrup, Denmark, 1960s
By VEST Leuchten, Havlova Milanda, Hoyrup Light, Lars Schiøler
Located in Praha, CZ
- Very nice style of lighting. - Rare type.
Plastic
Pendant Light designed by Lars Schioler, 1950s, Denmark
By Hoyrup Light, Lars Schiøler
Located in Værløse, DK
Rare pendant light designed by Lars Ejler Schiøler for P.J. Høyrup in the 1950s.
Plastic
$591Sale Price|20% Off
Pleated Cream White Pendant by Schiøler for Høyrup, 1960
By Hoyrup Light, Lars Eiler Schiøler
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Danish Mid-Century Modern pleated acrylic pendant in a cream white color with cream top and bottom. Designed by Lars Eiler Schiøler in 1960 for Hoyrup light. Model "Pearl Shade".
Plastic, Acrylic
$1,091Sale Price|20% Off
Lars Schiøler Menuett Pendant Light, White Acrylic, Scandinavian Style
By Lars Schiøler, Hoyrup Light
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Minimalist Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern white acrylic pendant consisting of layered white, textured strips gathered on top and bottom with cream yellow acrylic strips. Designed i...
Acrylic
Pair of Pearlshade Pendant Lights designed by Lars Schioler, 1960s, Denmark
By Hoyrup Light, Lars Schiøler
Located in Værløse, DK
Matched pair of Pearl Shade pendant lights designed by Lars Ejler Schiøler for P.J. Høyrup in the 1950s.
Plastic
Pair of Pearlshade Pendant Lights designed by Lars Schioler, 1960s, Denmark
By Hoyrup Light, Lars Schiøler
Located in Værløse, DK
Matched pair of Pearl Shade pendant lights designed by Lars Ejler Schiøler for P.J. Høyrup in the 1950s.
Plastic
Pair of Pearlshade Pendant Lights designed by Lars Schioler, 1960s, Denmark
By Lars Schiøler, Hoyrup Light
Located in Værløse, DK
Matched pair of Pearl Shade pendant lights designed by Lars Ejler Schiøler for P.J. Høyrup in the 1950s.
Plastic
$909Sale Price|20% Off
Lars E. Schiøler Danish Modern White Globe Pendant, 1972
By Lars Eiler Schiøler, Hoyrup Light
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern spherical white acrylic pendant consisting of layered white, textured strips gathered on top and bottom creating an organic globe shape. Designed in 1...
Plastic, Acrylic
$481Sale Price|47% Off
Lars E. Schiøler 1970s White Red Floral Cocoon Pendant
By Hoyrup Light, Lars Eiler Schiøler
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Red floral decor on each white strip. Designed in 1972 by Lars Eiler Schiøler (1913-1982) for Hoyrup Light.
Plastic, Acrylic
Midcentury extendable brass wall mount with cocoon and sisal shade Lars Schioler
By Lars Schiøler
Located in Zaandam, NL
Gorgeous extendable wall mount with original sisal rope shade and complimentary cocoon shade by Lars Schioler for Hoyrup Light ( not original to the mount ).
Metal, Brass
Bojan Pendant Lamp by Lars Eiler Schiøler for Hoyrup Light, 1970s
By Hoyrup Light, Lars Eiler Schiøler
Located in Vordingborg, DK
Bojan pendant lamp designed by Lars Eiler Schiøler in the 1970s in Denmark. Manufactured by Hoyrup Light.
Acrylic
Anemone Pendant Lamp by Lars Eiler Schiøler for Hoyrup Light, 1970s
By Hoyrup Light, Lars Eiler Schiøler
Located in Vordingborg, DK
Anemone pendant lamp designed by Lars Eiler Schiøler in the 1970s in Denmark. Manufactured by Hoyrup Light.
Acrylic
Danish Modern Pleated Pendant by Hoyrup Light, 1960s
By Hoyrup Light, Lars Eiler Schiøler
Located in Vordingborg, DK
Pendant in white pleated acrylic, designed by Lars Ejler Schiøler. Manufactured by Hoyrup Light.
Acrylic
Wall Light Hoyrup Light Lars Eiler Schiøler Denmark
By Hoyrup Light, Lars Eiler Schiøler
Located in Krefeld, DE
Wall lamp with Lars Schiøler shade, in brass and celluloid (rhodoïd). Beautiful condition. One E27 Edison screw (ES) socket with on-off switch. The wire and socket are in a good cond...
Brass
Red Tiered Space Age Pendant Light by Lars Schiøler for Høyrup, 1970s
By Hoyrup Light, Lars Eiler Schiøler
Located in Esbjerg, DK
It was manufactured by Høyrup Lights in Denmark during the 1970s. This design by Lars Schiøler is reminiscent in style to Carl Thore and Hans-Agne Jakobsson.
Plastic
Yellow Danish Space Age Pendant Light by Lars Schiøler for Høyrup, 1970s
By Hoyrup Light, Lars Eiler Schiøler
Located in Esbjerg, DK
It was manufactured by Høyrup Lights in Denmark during the 1970s. This design by Lars Schiøler is reminiscent in style to Carl Thore and Hans-Agne Jakobsson.
Plastic
Midcentury Beehive Pendant Lamp by Lars Schiøler for Høyrup
By Lars Schiøler
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Cream colored midcentury pendant lamp designed by Lars Schiøler and manufactured by Høyrup in Denmark during the 1960s.
Acrylic
Pair of lamps by Lars Schiøler for Hoyrup, 1960s
By Lars Schiøler, Hoyrup Light
Located in Brescia, IT
Lampade a sospensione disegnate da Lars Schiøler per Hoyrup. Design danese anni ’60, in stile Space Age con diffusori opalini.
Plastic
1950s Bojan Pendant Lamp by Lars Schiøler for Hoyrup, Early Danish Modern
By Lars Schiøler, Hoyrup Light
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Bojan Pendant Lamp by Lars Schiøler for Hoyrup. Measurements: approx. 28x28 cm (11x11 inches).
Acrylic
Yellow Danish Space Age Pendant Light by Lars Schiøler for Høyrup, 1970s
By Hoyrup Light, Lars Eiler Schiøler
Located in Esbjerg, DK
It was manufactured by Høyrup Lights in Denmark during the 1970s. This design by Lars Schiøler is reminiscent in style to Carl Thore and Hans-Agne Jakobsson.
Plastic
Lars Eiler Schiøler Beehive Pendant Lamp for Høyrup, 1960s
By Lars Eiler Schiøler
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Cream colored acrylic midcentury pendant lamp designed by Lars Schiøler and manufactured by Høyrup in Denmark during the 1960s.
Acrylic
Sold
H 9.85 in Dm 7.88 in
Scandinavian Beehive Pendant Lamp Bojan by Lars Eiler Schiøler for Hoyrup, 1960s
By Lars Schiøler
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Simplistically composed white crylic pendant lamp called Bojan or Beehive. It was designed by Lars E. Schiøler and manufactured by Høyrup in Denmark during the 1960s.
Acrylic
Pink Danish Modern Schiøler for Høyrup Pleated Pendant, 1960
By Lars Eiler Schiøler, Hoyrup Light
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Pink Danish Mid-Century Modern pleated acrylic pendant with cream top and bottom. Designed by Lars Eiler Schiøler in 1960 for Hoyrup light. Model "Pearl Shade".
Plastic, Acrylic
Terracotta Pleated Pendant Danish Modern Schiøler for Høyrup, 1960
By Lars Eiler Schiøler, Hoyrup Light
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Danish mid-century modern pleated acrylic pendant in a rare warm terracotta color with cream top and bottom. Designed by Lars Eiler Schiøler in 1960 for Hoyrup light. Model "Pearl Sh...
Plastic, Acrylic
Pair of Danish Modern Schiøler for Høyrup Cream, Red Pleated Pendants, 1960
By Hoyrup Light, Lars Eiler Schiøler
Located in Copenhagen, DK
A set of two Danish Mid-Century Modern cream white pleated acrylic pendants. Designed by Lars Eiler Schiøler in 1960 for Hoyrup Light. Model: Pearl Shade.
Acrylic
Sold
H 15.75 in Dm 22.84 in
Scandinavian Modern Yellow Plastic Chandelier Butterfly Lars Schiöler, Denmark
Located in Vienna, AT
Scandinavian Modern vintage circular chandelier or pendant model butterfly from plastic lamellas in yellow color by Danish designer Lars Schiöler for Höyrup Denmark 1970s. A colorfu...
Plastic
Bojan Pendant Lamp by Lars Eiler Schiøler for Hoyrup Light, 1970s
By Hoyrup Light, Lars Eiler Schiøler
Located in Vordingborg, DK
Bojan pendant lamp designed by Lars Eiler Schiøler in the 1970s in Denmark. Manufactured by Hoyrup Light.
Acrylic
Bojan Pendant Lamp by Lars Eiler Schiøler for Hoyrup Light, 1970s
By Hoyrup Light, Lars Eiler Schiøler
Located in Vordingborg, DK
Bojan pendant lamp designed by Lars Eiler Schiøler in the 1970s in Denmark. Manufactured by Hoyrup Light.
Acrylic
Pearlshade Large White Lamp by Lars Schioler for Danish Hoyrup Light, 1960
By Hoyrup Light, Lars Eiler Schiøler
Located in Brondby, Copenhagen
Pearlshade, large white lamp by Lars Schioler for Danish Hoyrup Light in 1960, charming off-white plastic hanging light in very good vintage condition.
Plastic
Pearlshade White Lamp by Lars Schioler for Danish Hoyrup Light in 1960
By Hoyrup Light, Lars Eiler Schiøler
Located in Brondby, Copenhagen
Pearlshade, white lamp by Lars Schioler for Danish Hoyrup Light in 1960 - charming off-white plastic hanging light in very good vintage condition.
Plastic
Pearlshade White Lamp by Lars Schioler for Danish Hoyrup Light in 1960
By Lars Eiler Schiøler, Hoyrup Light
Located in Brondby, Copenhagen
Pearlshade, white lamp by Lars Schioler for Danish Hoyrup light in 1960, charming off-white plastic hanging light with golden rims in very good vintage condition.
Plastic
Pearlshade Blue Lamp by Lars Schioler for Danish Hoyrup Light in 1960
By Lars Eiler Schiøler, Hoyrup Light
Located in Brondby, Copenhagen
Pearlshade, blue lamp by Lars Schioler for Danish Hoyrup Light in 1960 - charming sky-blue plastic hanging light in excellent vintage condition.
Plastic
Acrylic Pleated Pendant by Hoyrup Light
By Lars Eiler Schiøler, Hoyrup Light
Located in Vordingborg, DK
Pendant in white pleated acrylic designed by Lars Ejler Schiøler. Manufactured by Hoyrup Light.
Acrylic
Bojan Pendant Lamp by Lars Eiler Schiøler for Hoyrup Light, 1970s
By Lars Eiler Schiøler, Hoyrup Light
Located in Vordingborg, DK
Bojan pendant lamp designed by Lars Eiler Schiøler in the 1970s in Denmark. Manufactured by Hoyrup Light.
Acrylic
Sold
H 11.62 in Dm 13.78 in
Pendant Light by Lars Schioler for Hoyrup Light, 1960s, Danish Ceiling Light
By Lars Eiler Schiøler, Hoyrup Light
Located in Frederiksberg, DK
Pendant light by Lars Schiøler for Hoyrup light, super beautiful beige or rose plastic hanging lamp.
Plastic
Wall Light Hoyrup Light in Denmark
By Lars Eiler Schiøler, Hoyrup Light
Located in JM Haarlem, NL
Danish lamp by Lars Schiøler, in walnut and celluloid (rhodoïd). Same kind of shade as the French lights of Rispal. Beautiful condition. One socket (E27 26-27 mm (medium) Edison scre...
Plastic, Walnut
Mid Century Pendant, Denmark, 1970s.
By Jo Hammerborg
Located in Praha, CZ
- very nice style of lighting - rare type
Metal
Doria Pendant Light
By Doria Leuchten Germany
Located in Antwerp, BE
One Doria pendant light. Measures: Diameter 36 cm. Height 17 cm.
Metal
$6,820
H 13.39 in Dm 17.72 in
Mid-Century Modern German Cocoon Pendant Lamp Friedel Wauer Goldkant, 1960s
By Friedel Wauer, Goldkant Leuchten
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid Century Cocoon pendant lamp by Goldkant Leuchten, based on a design by Friedel Wauer from the 1960s. A minimalist design. The Cocoon material provides diffuse, atmospheric light...
Metal
$7,388
H 14.18 in Dm 16.93 in
Mid-Century Modern German Cocoon Pendant Lamp Friedel Wauer Goldkant, 1960s
By Goldkant Leuchten, Friedel Wauer
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid Century Cocoon pendant lamp by Goldkant Leuchten, based on a design by Friedel Wauer from the 1960s. A minimalist design. The Cocoon material provides diffuse, atmospheric light...
Metal
Mid-Century Modern German Cocoon Pendant Lamp Friedel Wauer Goldkant 1960s
By Goldkant Leuchten, Friedel Wauer
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century Modern German Cocoon Pendant Lamp by Friedel Wauer for Goldkant Leuchten, 1960s Mid Century Cocoon pendant lamp by Goldkant Leuchten, based on a design by Friedel Wauer ...
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Stemlite Chrome Floor Lamp by Bill Curry
By Bill Curry
Located in Toledo, OH
This mid-century modern 1962 chrome floor lamp designed by Bill Curry features a mushroom shade and 3-way switch. The fixture is labeled Stemlite by Design Line Inc, El Segundo, Cali...
Chrome
Swedish Designer, Pendant Light, Brass, Fabric, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
An adjustable brass and cream-white fabric pendant light designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1950s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 26.0"H x 21.0"D Stem Length (inches): 4.0" Dimensi...
Brass
Vintage Chrome Sciolari Floor Lamp, 1970s , Italy
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Linkebeek, BE
Italian 3-Light Floor Lamp by Gaetano Sciolari for Mazzega, 1970s Elegant Italian three-light floor lamp in Mid-Century Modern style, by Gaetano Sciolari, from the 1970s. Chrome fram...
Chrome
$7,388
H 7.88 in Dm 15.95 in
Mid-Century Modern German Cocoon Pendant Lamp Friedel Wauer Goldkant, 1960s
By Goldkant Leuchten, Friedel Wauer
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid Century Cocoon pendant lamp by Goldkant Leuchten, based on a design by Friedel Wauer from the 1960s. This is a very rare form. A minimalist design. The Cocoon material provides ...
Metal
$6,820
H 11.82 in Dm 13.78 in
Mid-Century Modern German Cocoon Pendant Lamp Friedel Wauer Goldkant, 1960s
By Goldkant Leuchten, Friedel Wauer
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century Modern Cocoon pendant lamp by Goldkant Leuchten, based on a design by Friedel Wauer from the 1960s. A minimalist design. The lamp features a simple spindle shape. The Co...
Metal
Swedish Designer, Pendant Light, Brass, Glass, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and etched glass pendant light designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1950s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 20.5"H x 8.5"D Stem Length (inches): 1.5" Dimensions of Canopy (inch...
Brass
Pendant Lamp by Hans-Agne Jakobsson for Ab Markaryd Sweden, 1960s
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson, AB Markaryd
Located in Berlin, DE
Pendant lamp in opaline glass with a softly rounded shade suspended from a teak finial and dark metal fitting. The form narrows at the neck and opens into a smaller lower diffuser, c...
Opaline Glass, Teak
Pendant Lamp by Hans Agne Jakobsson
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Kiel, SH
Very rare Pendant lamp attributed to Hans Agne Jakobsson Markaryd 4 Shades in different sizes Very cozy light The lamp comes with new textile wire One E27 socket Great condition.
Aluminum, Brass
$10,799
H 59.45 in W 18.12 in D 28.75 in
Elegant sculptural floor lamp by unknown designer, Sweden, circa 1950s
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
A Swedish Modern floor lamp from the mid-20th century, designer and manufacturer unknown. Crafted in brass with a delicately pleated shade, the piece features an organically curved s...
Brass
$2,836
H 15.75 in Dm 11.82 in
Rare Mid-Century Modern Cocoon Pendant Lamp or Hanging Light by Goldkant 1960s
By Goldkant Leuchten
Located in München, BY
Extremely rare and highly decorative Mid-Century Modern cocoon pendant lamp or hanging light in shape of an Amphore. Designed & manufactured probably by Goldkant Leuchten, Germany, 1...
Metal
Swedish Designer, Pendant Light, Glass, Brass, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A white opaline glass and brass pendant light designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1950s. In good vintage condition, with visible wear consistent with age and use. Light oxidation an...
Brass
$3,580 / set
H 37.8 in W 27.96 in D 22.84 in
Pair of Sculptural Danish Modern Wingback Armchairs in Pink Velour, 1940s
Located in Odense, DK
Elegant pair of Danish wingback lounge chairs from the 1940s, upholstered in a warm salmon-pink velour. The chairs feature a graceful silhouette with softly curved armrests, sculpted...
Velvet, Wood, Beech
Sold|$1,580
H 25.6 in Dm 7.09 in
Swedish Modern Brass and Glass Ceiling Lamp with Floral Motifs, Sweden, 1950s
Located in Odense, DK
A beautiful Swedish Modern ceiling lamp crafted in brass with a beautifully shaped glass shade. The design reflects the clean lines and balanced proportions characteristic of Scandin...
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
$1,955Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 36.23 in W 30.71 in D 37.8 in
Pair of Durlet lounge chairs brown leather Belgium 1960
By Durlet
Located in Etten-Leur, NL
A beautiful pair of lounge chairs manufactured by Durlet in Belgium during the 1960s. The chairs feature generous proportions and a distinctive high-backed silhouette, combining the ...
Leather, Teak
$1,900
H 7.49 in W 3.55 in D 3.55 in
Pair of 1950s Italian Opaline Glass and Brass Bedside Table Lamps
Located in Rome, IT
Pair of Italian table lamps from the 1950s, featuring solid brass bases and tall rectangular shades in white opaline glass. The softly rounded corners of the glass contrast with the ...
Opaline Glass, Wood
$1,364
H 10.83 in Dm 13.39 in
French Riviera style handmade pine wood and rattan pendant light, France, 1970s
By Franco Albini, Tito Agnoli, Romeo Rega, Christian Dior, Louis Sognot
Located in SANT ADRIÀ DE BESÒS, ES
Compatible with US/EU standards. LED compatible. Palm Beach Regency and French Riviera style pendant lamp, France, 1970s. Composed of a varnished pine wood structure with a rattan l...
Rattan, Wood, Pine
$339
H 11.42 in W 3.15 in D 3.94 in
Scandinavian Minimalist White Dual Bathroom Lamp by Sigvard Bernadotte for Ifö
By Sigvard Bernadotte
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A dual Wall lamp suitable as bathroom or outdoor lighting. Designed by Prince Sigvard Bernadotte for the swedish company Ifö during the 1960s. Cream white glazed porcelain mount with...
Porcelain, Glass
$1,420 / set
H 14.18 in W 5.12 in D 7.49 in
Modernist Glass and Brass Body Pair of Sconces, 1960s, Italy
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Modernist Glass and Bronze Body Pair of Sconces, 1960s, Italy Very elegant and Minimalist wall lamps. Lamps are in excellent condition. These lamps works with E27 standard light b...
Brass
$675Sale Price|54% Off
H 7 in Dm 6.5 in
Vintage Art Deco Modernist Baby Blue Molded Glass Flush Mount Ceiling Light
Located in Amityville, NY
Gorgeous baby blue Modernist Art Deco flush mount globe ceiling light. Pressed glass technique used to create a layered effect, reminiscent of gathered or pleated fabric. These layer...
Glass
Handblown Glass Orb Pendant Light, Eres Smoke
By Aaron Shoon, Heather Shoon
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A handblown orb gracefully inverted to house a globe bulb, like a pearl encased in a glass oyster. The Eres Smoke has an 8” diameter with a 4' black and brown houndstooth fabric-cove...
Blown Glass, Cord, Fabric, Porcelain
$1,636 / set
H 18.9 in W 17.33 in D 8.67 in
Fantastic pair of Murano Glass Tube wall sconces - 13 wisteria rust alabaster
By Mazzega
Located in Gaiarine Frazione Francenigo (TV), IT
Italian vintage pair of wall sconces in Murano glass and nickel-plated metal structure. The armor polished nickel supports 13 large wisteria rust albaster glass tubes in a star shape...
Blown Glass
$4,092
H 63 in Dm 21.66 in
Achille Castiglioni Large Mid-Century Beige Flower "Cocoon" Pendant, Italy 1960s
By Achille Castiglioni
Located in Roma, IT
Marvelous and unique large Mid-Century bell-flower shaped cocoon pendant in resin and brass. This gorgeous ceiling lamp was designed by Achille Castiglioni and produced in Italy duri...
Metal, Steel, Brass
$3,200Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 28 in W 120 in D 60 in
Mid Century Modern Modular Sectional sofa with ottoman by Broyhill Lenoir
By Broyhill
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid Century Modern Modular Sectional sofa with ottoman by Broyhill Lenoir Vintage Broyhill Lenoir Modular Sectional Sofa characterized by its distinctive exposed solid wood frame st...
Upholstery, Walnut
$334Sale Price|47% Off
H 11.82 in W 7.29 in D 7.49 in
French, 18th Century, Hand Forged Iron Rat De Cave Candleholder
Located in Buisson, FR
Wrought iron rat de cave candleholder, Normandie, France, 18th century. Weathered. H:30cm W:18,5cm D:19cm
Iron
Francisco Hurtado Scalloped Oval Giltwood Mirror, Spain 1950s
By Francisco Hurtado
Located in Barcelona, ES
Gorgeous scalloped giltwood oval mirror with gold leaf finish in the Hollywood Regency style. Spain, 1950s Manufactured by the Spanish cabinet maker Francisco Hurtado. Ovoid shape f...
Gold Leaf
$863Sale Price|20% Off
H 10.24 in Dm 12.6 in
Hans Agne Jakobsson style. Space Age teak and chrome pendant lamp, Sweden, 1970s
By Henri Mathieu, Max Sauze, Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Estiluz Lighting, Metalarte Spain
Located in SANT ADRIÀ DE BESÒS, ES
Space Age pendant lamp in the style of Hans Agne Jakobsson, Sweden, 1970s. Composed of a varnished teak wood structure where ten silver chrome metal cylinders ara disposed in a very...
Metal, Chrome
Arguably the world’s most ubiquitous man-made material, plastic has impacted nearly every industry. In contemporary spaces, new and vintage plastic furniture is quite popular and its use pairs well with a range of design styles.
From the Italian lighting artisans at Fontana Arte to venturesome Scandinavian modernists such as Verner Panton, who created groundbreaking interiors as much as he did seating — see his revolutionary Panton chair — to contemporary multidisciplinary artists like Faye Toogood, furniture designers have been pushing the boundaries of plastic forever.
When The Graduate's Mr. McGuire proclaimed, “There’s a great future in plastics,” it was more than a laugh line. The iconic quote is an allusion both to society’s reliance on and its love affair with plastic. Before the material became an integral part of our lives — used in everything from clothing to storage to beauty and beyond — people relied on earthly elements for manufacturing, a process as time-consuming as it was costly.
Soon after American inventor John Wesley Hyatt created celluloid, which could mimic luxury products like tortoiseshell and ivory, production hit fever pitch, and the floodgates opened for others to explore plastic’s full potential. The material altered the history of design — mid-century modern legends Charles and Ray Eames, Joe Colombo and Eero Saarinen regularly experimented with plastics in the development of tables and chairs, and today plastic furnishings and decorative objects are seen as often indoors as they are outside.
Find vintage plastic lounge chairs, outdoor furniture, lighting and more on 1stDibs.
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.