Modern Italien Chandelier "Camilo" in Solid Brass
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Beautiful modern Italian chandelier, handcrafted. Geometrical structure in solid brass with six arms connected by a central axis. All the Diabolo shades are made of brass and can be ...
Brass
$1,645Sale Price|50% Off
H 49.22 in Dm 29.53 in
12-Arm Chandelier with Green Leaves Italien, circa 1960s
Located in Wien, Au
12-arm chandelier with green leaves Italien, circa 1960s Partly painted Original condition.
Brass
$2,115 / item
H 9.85 in Dm 12.21 in
Italien Vintage Sciolari Tube Chandelier Ceiling Pendant Light, 1960s
Located in Berlin, DE
One of... Minimalist brass chandelier. Italy, 1960s. Measurements: Diameter (Body) 12 in Height (Body) 9 in. Lamp sockets: 12
Brass
italien battuto ceiling lamp
By Venini
Located in Munich, DE
very nice and elegant italien ceiling lamp.
Glass
italien battuto ceiling lamp
By Venini
Located in Munich, DE
nice ceiling lamp with carved and sanded details.
Brass
italien battuto ceiling lamp
By Venini
Located in Munich, DE
wonderful ceiling lamp from italy with hand carved decoration.
Brass
$2,115
H 7.29 in W 14.57 in D 14.57 in
Italien Vintage Modernist Chrome and Glass Ceiling Wall Light Chandelier, 1970s
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Berlin, DE
Beautiful geometric blown glass and chrome flush mount/chandelier. Italy, 1970s.
Chrome
$6,582 / set
H 11.42 in Dm 15.75 in
Pair of Rare Italien Vintage Twelve-Arm Modernist Ceiling Lights Chandeliers 60s
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Berlin, DE
TWO beautiful twelve-arm minimalist flush mounts/chandeliers or pendants (on request), Italy, 1960s. Lamp sockets: 12 Measures: Diameter 15.7 inches (without bulbs). Height of the b...
Brass
Italien Brass Pendant Lamp, 1940s
Located in Berlin, DE
Beautiful brass pendant lamp with natural patina, 1940s. 3 x E14 socket Please note: Lamp should be fitted professionally in accordance to local requirements.
Brass
$3,291 / item
H 11.42 in Dm 15.75 in
ONE of Rare Italien Vintage Twelve-Arm Modernist Ceiling Light Chandelier, 1960s
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Berlin, DE
Beautiful twelve-arm modernist pedant or flush mount chandelier or pendant, Italy, 1960s. Measures: Diameter 15.7 inches (without bulbs). Height of the body 11.5 inches. Shipping w...
Brass
big and impressive italien battuto ceiling lamp
By Paolo Venini
Located in Munich, DE
wonderful italien ceiling lamp with sanded and carved glass shade.
Metal
$2,773Sale Price|20% Off
H 43.31 in Dm 21.66 in
Italien Brass Pendant Lamp, Mid-Century Modern, Italy, 1940s, 55cm
Located in Berlin, DE
Beautiful brass pendant lamp with natural patina, 1940s. 3 x E14 socket Please note: Lamp should be fitted professionally in accordance to local requirements.
Brass
Dark red Italien Murano glass pendant light from the 1950s.
Located in Wolfurt, AT
Italian pendant lamp made of red solid-coloured Murano glass. 1950s. Original condition
Brass
$7,757
H 19.69 in Dm 18.9 in
Large Italien Vintage Murano Double White Bubble Glass Pendant Ceiling Light 60s
By Carlo Nason
Located in Berlin, DE
Beautiful white handblown Murano double glass and brass pendant light. Italy, 1960s. Min. Height: 50cm / 20" Lamp sockets: E27 (US E26)
Metal, Brass
1970s Post-Modern Chandelier by Gaetano Sciolari in Gilded Metal
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in COLMAR, FR
A striking and authentic, post-modern chandelier by italien designer Gaetano Sciolar (1927-1994).
Metal
Italian Midcentury Design Light by Pietro Chiesa for Fontana Arte
By Pietro Chiesa, Fontana Arte
Located in Vienna, AT
This unostentatious Italien midcentury design chandelier was designed by Pietro Chiesa and manufactured by Fontana Arte in Italy, during the 1940s.
Brass
Round Ceiling Lamp Made In Verano Italien Glass
Located in Lejre, DK
Modern round ceiling lamp made of patterned Verano Italian glass. Measurements in cm: H: 38 Dia: 38
Glass
Italien Midcentury Chandelier with Murano Glass Flowers, 1960s
Located in Morazzone, Varese
Beautiful chandelier Made in Italy in the 1950s with transparent and yellow Murano drops, which represents a cascade of flowers. Studded with pearl chains. The chandelier has 5 socke...
Metal
Rare Italien Vintage Twelve-Arm Modernist Ceiling Light Chandelier, 1960s
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Berlin, DE
Beautiful twelve-arm modernist pedant or flush mount chandelier or pendant or flush mount, Italy, 1960s. Measures: Diameter 15.7 inches (without bulbs). Height of the body 11.5 i...
Brass
italien battuto ceiling lamp
By Venini
Located in Munich, DE
nice ceiling lamp with carved, sanded and engraved details. the glass decoration on the brass bar can be high adjusted.
Brass
italien battuto ceiling lamp
By Venini
Located in Munich, DE
wonderful ceiling lamp from italy with hand carved decoration.
Brass
italien battuto ceiling lamp
By Paolo Venini
Located in Munich, DE
nice ceiling lamp with carved, sanded and engraved details. the glass decoration on the brass bar can be high adjusted.
Brass
STILKRONEN Italien Deckenleuchte Plafoniere Glas / messing 1970er
By Stilkronen
Located in Aachen, DE
Hochwertige Deckenleuchte von Stilkronen aus vergoldetem Messing, hergestellt in Italien, ca. 1975. Die satinierte Glaskuppel bricht das Licht wunderbar und sorgt für ein sanftes, w...
Glass
Italian Murano Glass Chandelier
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Italien Murano glass chandelier The piece features an assembly of hand-blown Murano glass cylinders.
Brass
1990s Chandelier Italien Manufacture
Located in Paris, FR
Italien chandelier chrome structure with withe frosted glass balls with 10 lights electrified.
Italian Glass Chandelier, 1970's
Located in Berlin, DE
Italien chandelier with glass balls, Italy 1970's.
Sold
H 14.97 in Dm 9.06 in
Glasleuchte Lampadina Von Massimo Vignelli Für Venini, Italien 1950er Jahre
By Massimo Vignelli
Located in Berlin, DE
This lamp of the 70ies appears much older as it makes an illusion to the belle epoque, but with the bulbshape it alludes to modernity.
Glass
Italian Adjustable Wall Light "Perla" Beige Modern Brass
By Arredoluce, Stilnovo, Gino Sarfatti
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Contemporary Italian wall sconce in the style of the 1960s. Adjustable and foldable arm, solid brass structure and beige lacquered steel diffuser. Recommended LED bulbs: E14 and E27.
Brass, Iron
$4,900 / item
H 34 in W 86 in D 42 in
Custom Made Modern English Arm Sofa in Performance Linen Velvet - 86"
By Bloom Home Inc
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
This beautiful english arm sofa has a modern twist, with its single bench cushion, and beautiful curved apron sides. It’s upholstered in a Linen Velvet Performance fabric. Shown in...
Linen, Velvet
$564 / item
H 5.52 in W 4.73 in D 6.3 in
Italian Sconces Stilnovo Style, Brass and 12 cm Diam Glass, Mid-Century Design
By Gino Sarfatti, Stilnovo
Located in Bochum, NRW
Mid-century design wall lights in the style of Stilnovo. Dimensions: 12 cm width Backplate: 7.5 cm diameter (on request 10 cm available) A stylish combination of brass & opaline...
Brass
$663Sale Price / item|55% Off
H 33.47 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in
Dining Chairs by Henning Kjærnulf, Model Razorblade, Denmark, Oak
By Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Set of striking dining chairs by Henning Kjærnulf, made of oak and boucle. Refreshing design with bold Baroque coming together nicely with Mid-Century Modernism. Model: Razorblade ...
Oak
LU Swing Sconce
By Lumfardo Luminaires
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful brass LU swing sconce made by Lumfardo Luminaires in patinated brass. Wired with an E26 medium based socket. Light bulb provided as well as all mounting hardware. Priced in...
Brass
BOATY pt - solid brass ceiling lamp
Located in Saonara, IT
Handcrafted wall lamp model "Boaty PT", made in brass; with its sober and elegant design, this piece perfectly fits into modern-contemporary context. The light source consist of one...
Brass
$1,362 / 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
$2,800 / set
H 14.75 in W 8.5 in D 4 in
Pair of Art Deco Style Murano Glass Demi Lune Wall Sconces, in Stock
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of Art Deco style Murano glass demi lune wall sconces, in stock One LED E26 base socket. Black glass sphere and brass fittings. Textured Murano glass, Wired to the American sta...
Brass
Rosso Wall Mirror
By Specchi Veneziani
Located in Milan, IT
Crafted in the finest Murano tradition, this exquisite Venetian mirror is a true work of art. Assembled with crystal and gold elements, and adorned with red glass flowers, each piece...
Glass
$1,125 / set
H 5.52 in W 4.73 in D 6.3 in
Pair of Italian Mid-Century Design Wall Lights Stilnovo Style Brass Opaline
By Stilnovo, Gino Sarfatti
Located in Bochum, NRW
Mid-century design wall lights in the style of Stilnovo. A stylish combination of brass & opaline glass! These wall lights look amazing when lit and are a superb example of the famou...
Brass
$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
$705Sale Price / item|52% Off
H 33.47 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in
Dining Chairs by Henning Kjærnulf, Model Razorblade, Denmark, Oak
By Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Set of striking dining chairs by Henning Kjærnulf, made of oak and vintage tobacco aniline leather. Refreshing design with bold Baroque coming together nicely with Mid-Century Moder...
Oak
$2,762 / item
H 27.56 in Dm 25.6 in
Classic Chandelier, 5 Arms Green Murano Glass Simplicissimus by Multiforme
By Multiforme
Located in Trebaseleghe, IT
Classic chandelier, 5 arms green Murano glass Simplicissimus by Multiforme This collection in Murano glass is characterized by superb simplicity. It is the result of a research which...
Blown Glass
$5,500 / set
H 32.09 in W 17.33 in D 16.15 in
Set of 10 Dining Chairs in Pine & Seagrass Seats, Danish Mid Century, 1960s
By Hans J. Wegner, Charlotte Perriand, Charles Dudouyt
Located in Odense, DK
A charming and rustic set of 10 dining chairs in pine and seagrass seats. Made in the 1960s by a Danish cabinetmaker. A fine mid century brutalist set that pairs well with many type...
Seagrass, Pine
Pair of Oak Nightstand or Bedside Table
By Jean Royère
Located in London, GB
Same door handle
Oak
LUfo Ceiling Light
By Lumfardo Luminaires
Located in Los Angeles, CA
LUFO perforated brass dome ceiling light by Lumfardo Luminaires. Part of our contemporary collection the LUFO ceiling light is in a darkened patina finish. Hand perforations frame ar...
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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