$1,400Sale Price|51% Off
1950's Italian Suspension Pendant Tri Cylinder Colored Glass
By Stilnovo
Located in Hanover, MA
SATURDAY SALE 1950's Italian multi-colored glass cylinder pendants suspended from three white
Brass, Aluminum
Italian Mid-Century Flush Mounted Pendant with Perforated Black Metal Shades
Located in San Francisco, CA
Italian suspension pendant with two cylindrical sconces articulated on golden brass hinges
Metal, Brass
Sciolari Suspension Italy Lamp Pendant 7 Lights
By Sciolari Lighting
Located in Lège Cap Ferret, FR
Italy 1970s pendant light 7 lights. Very beautiful vintage Italian pendant lamp from the 1970s in metal
Metal
Italian Mid-Century Modern Lucite Pendant / Suspension Fixture
Located in New York, NY
Stunning Italian Mid-Century Modern pendant / fixture composed of cylindrical rings of Lucite
Lucite, Plexiglass
Suspension Pendant by Stilnovo
By Stilnovo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Suspension pendant by Stilnovo. Manufactured in Italy circa 1960s. Brushed satin glass diffuser
Brass
Cocoon Suspension Italy, 1970s
Located in Brussels, BE
Cocoon Suspension Italy, 1970s
Resin
Italian Mid-Century Modern Plexs Glass Pendant/Suspension Fixture
By Mazzega
Located in Verviers, BE
Italian in the style of Mazzega Mid-Century Modern plexs glass pendant/suspension fixture. Size
Chrome
Italian Modern Blue Glass and Chrome Suspension / Pendant Lamp
Located in Barcelona, ES
Eye-catching suspension light with blown glass blue shade and chromed steel accents, Italy, 1960s
Steel, Chrome
$1,761 / set
Four suspensions. Italy 2000
By Marc Sadler
Located in VILLERS-SUR-MER, FR
Four Foscarini suspensions, model Tite 2 created by Marc Sadler. Italy years 2000.
Fiberglass
$1,145 / item
Three Opaline Suspensions, Italy
Located in Brussels, BE
3 opaline suspensions, Italy Price per piece.
Opaline Glass
Adjustable Height Clear Murano Glass Pendants Brass Suspension Chandelier, Italy
Located in New York, NY
Adjustable height or drop, Bespoke Clear Murano Glass Pendants with Brass Suspension Chandelier
Brass
Mid-Century Italian Synthesis Suspension Cable Pendant by Ernesto Gismondi
By Ernesto Gismondi
Located in Hamburg, DE
Very rare pendant light from the sintesi series of the Italian manufacturer artemide and the
Metal
Stilnovo Double Suspension Pendant Lamp Red Aluminum Glass, Italy, 1950
By Stilnovo
Located in Vienna, AT
Rare double suspension chandelier Stilnovo, Italy, 1950 Two-cord suspension light with original
Brass, Aluminum
Heavy Glass and Brass Suspension Pendant Light by Stilnovo, 1950s, Italy
By Stilnovo
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Heavy Glass and Brass Suspension Pendant Light by Stilnovo, 1950s, Italy Lampshade is in very good
Brass, Metal
Terzani “Solune” Suspension Lamp Pendant by Jean-François Crochet, Italy, 1990s
Located in Lisse, NL
Murano-style glass with artistic metalwork. Italian Amber Murano Glass Suspension Lamp by Terzani, 1990
Iron
$3,900 / item
Stilnovo ceiling suspension, Italy circa 1960s
By Stilnovo
Located in Long Island City, NY
Stilnovo ceiling suspension. Designed and made in Italy, 1960s. Opaline glass, patinated brass
Brass
$4,698Sale Price|20% Off
Cocoon Suspension Lamp, Italian Manufacture, 1960s
By Tobia Scarpa
Located in Arezzo, Italy
Cocoon suspension lamp, 1960s. White coated internal steel structure, sprayed with special cocoon
Metal
$3,900 / item
Stilnovo ceiling suspension, Italy circa 1960s
By Stilnovo
Located in Long Island City, NY
Stilnovo ceiling suspension. Designed and made in Italy, 1960s. Opaline glass, patinated brass
Brass
$1,456 / item
Chrome Suspension Ceiling Lamp, 1960s, Italy
By Franca Helg, Sirrah, Franco Albini
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Chrome Suspension Ceiling Lamp, 1960s, Italy Lampshade is in very good vintage condition. This
Chrome
Mid Century Aluminum Suspension, Italy 1970s
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid century aluminum suspension - Italy 1970s.
Aluminum
Italian Satin Glass Suspension Chandelier, 1950s
By Stilux, Stilnovo
Located in Vienna, AT
Rare Italian suspension chandelier from the 1950s. Three long square 'triplex opal' satin glass
Steel
Italian suspension lamp by Stilux, 1970s
By Stilux
Located in Palermo, PA
Italian suspension lamp by Stilux Milano, 1 light, 1970s. Glass and metal. Dimensions: H= 100 cm; D
Metal
$11,158 / set
Chandelier Of Three Suspensions - Italy 1960
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Chandelier composed of 3 large blown Murano glass pendant. Italian design from the 60s. Height 105
Brass
$1,644Sale Price|30% Off
Cocoon Suspension Lamp, Italian Manufacture, 1960s
By Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni
Located in Arezzo, Italy
Cocoon suspension lamp, 1960s. White coated internal steel structure, sprayed with special cocoon
Metal
$2,466Sale Price|30% Off
Cocoon Suspension Lamp, Italian Manufacture, 1960s
By Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni
Located in Arezzo, Italy
Cocoon suspension lamp, 1960s. White coated internal steel structure, sprayed with special cocoon
Metal
$13,214 / item
Velos Suspension Pendant Lamp by Alabastro Italiano
Located in Geneve, CH
Velos Suspension Pendant Lamp by Alabastro Italiano Dimensions: L 34 x W 22.5 x H 112cm Materials
Metal
"Cocoon" suspension, resin and pine, Italy, 1970
Located in BARCELONA, ES
Very beautiful "cocoon" suspension designed and produced in italy in the 1970s. Superb manual work
Resin, Pine
Italian Mid-Century Modern Adjustable 3 Ball Suspension Pendant Attr to Stilnovo
By Stilnovo
Located in New York, NY
Elegant Italian Mid-Century Modern lighting system / chandelier with three balls that are designed
Chrome
Stilnovo Height Adjustable UFO Suspension Pendant 'Sgned'
By Stilnovo
Located in Hanover, MA
Signed Stilnovo UFO flying saucer shaped pendant light made of spun aluminum with an opaque white
Granite, Aluminum
Mid-Century Modern Glass Suspension, Italy, 1960s
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Glass Suspension, Italy, 1960s
Glass
$850Sale Price|29% Off
Modern Italian Chrome and Glass Suspension Light
By Marco Pagnoncelli
Located in Astoria, NY
Modern Italian Chrome and Glass Suspension Light, having 22 graduated crossing arms with miniature
Chrome
Mid-Century Modern Italian Opaline Suspension, Italy, 1960s
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Italian Opaline Suspension, Italy, 1960s
Opaline Glass
Mid-Century Modern Suspension, Italy, 1960s
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Suspension, Italy, 1960s
Glass
Elegant Italian suspension lamp with sandblasted decoration
Located in Berlin, DE
Elegant Italian suspension lamp from the 1950s, featuring a brass frame and curved glass diffuser
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Glass Suspension, Italy, 1960s
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern glass suspension, Italy, 1960s.
Glass
Cocoon" suspension, resin and pine, Italy, 1970
Located in BARCELONA, ES
Very beautiful "cocoon" suspension designed and produced in Italy in the 1970s. Superb manual work
Wood
“Lampara” Suspension Lamp — Fontana Arte, Italy, 1965
By Fontana Arte
Located in Brescia, Brescia
A striking example of Italian industrial-inspired design, the “Lampara” suspension lamp was
Metal, Aluminum
Mid-Century Colored Glass Suspension, Italy, 1970s
By Longobard
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-century colored glass suspension, attributed to Longobard - Italy, 1970s.
Glass
$1,673 / item
‘Pli’ Italian Paper Suspension Lamp for Foscarini
By Foscarini
Located in Glendale, CA
‘Pli’ Italian Paper Suspension Lamp for Foscarini Created by Danish designer Felicia Arvid and
Aluminum
Sciolari Suspension Lamp, Italian Design 70s
By Sciolari Lighting
Located in Milan, IT
This chrome-plated suspension lamp with brass structure by Sciolari, originating from the 1970s
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Italian Chrome Suspension, 1970s
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Italian Chrome Suspension, 1970s Measures: D: 50 cm (19.69") H: 30 cm + wire
Chrome
Mid-Century Modern Italian Suspension, Walnut, 1960s
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Italian Suspension, Walnut, 1960s
Walnut
Bruno Cerosa Lumen telescopic suspension Italy 1950
By Lumen
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
The G6 telescopic suspension lamp, designed by Bruno Cerosa and manufactured by Lumen in Italy
Aluminum, Brass
Velathri Alabaster Suspension Pendant Lamp by Alabastro Italiano
Located in Geneve, CH
Velathri Alabaster Suspension Pendant Lamp by Alabastro Italiano Dimensions: D 7.5 x W 150 x H
Alabaster, Metal
$2,466Sale Price / item|40% Off
Large Cocoon Suspension Lamp, Italian Manufacture, 1960s
By Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni
Located in Arezzo, Italy
Large Cocoon suspension lamp, 1960s. White coated internal steel structure, sprayed with special
Metal
Large Cocoon Suspension Lamp, Italian Manufacture, 1960s
By Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni
Located in Arezzo, Italy
Large Cocoon suspension lamp, 1960s. White coated internal steel structure, sprayed with special
Metal
$892Sale Price|20% Off
Sonora Suspension Lamp Oluce Metal Italy 1976
By Oluce, Vico Magistretti
Located in Milano, IT
Suspension lamp model 'Sonora' designed by Vico Magistretti in 1976. Small version with direct and
Metal
Contemporary Design, Artic Suspension Lamp, Transparent Glass, Italy
Located in Vedelago, IT
, it is also available with all the glass pendants. The suspension lamp includes a strip LED light, 1
Metal
$3,000Sale Price|30% Off
Barovier & Toso 1940's Italian Suspension Light
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Hanover, MA
SATURDAY SALE Gorgeous 1940's Barovier & Toso art deco pendant. All original in tact. Rewired
Crystal, Brass
$2,720Sale Price / item|20% Off
Murano glass Vistosi ceiling suspension, Italy circa 1960s
By Vistosi
Located in Long Island City, NY
Murano glass ceiling suspensions by Vistosi. Made in Italy 1960s 3 glass shades in double layered
Metal, Brass
Italy Ghidini 1961 Brass Suspension Lamp Medium Size
By Ghidini 1961
Located in Brescia, IT
This beautiful Ghidini 1961 contemporary suspension lamp is designed by the Italian Elisa
Brass
$1,072Sale Price|41% Off
Murano Glass Suspension Pendant Ceiling Lamp by Mazzega
By AVMazzega, Toni Zuccheri
Located in Torquay, GB
Murano glass ceiling pendant lamp by Mazzega circa 1960s. Attributed to Toni Zuccheri. Large
Steel, Chrome
Murano Glass Large Suspension Ceiling Lamp, 1960s, Italy
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Murano Glass Large Suspension Ceiling Lamp, 1960s, Italy Lampshade is in very good vintage
Brass
Murano Art Glass Suspension Ceiling Lamp, 1960s, Italy
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Murano Art Glass Suspension Ceiling Lamp, 1960s, Italy Lampshade is in very good vintage condition
Brass
Vintage 4-light Suspension Lamp, Glass, Italy, 1970s
Located in Palermo, IT
Vintage 4-light suspension lamp, glass, Italy, 1970s The diameter of each single glass is 13 cm
Glass
$5,520 / item
Baloon Suspension
Located in Paris, FR
Suspension baloon with structure in nickeled metal in chrome finish and with white glass directly
Chrome, Nickel
Luigi i Murano Glass Suspension Pendant Light by Borek Sipek for Driade, Italy
By B. Sipek, Driade
Located in Lisse, NL
. Besides that there also are five beautifully crafted leaves that complete this 'bundle of beauty' pendant
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.
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