French Modern Neoclassical Plaster Chandelier, Jean Michel Frank and Giacometti
By Jean-Michel Frank
Located in New York, NY
A Custom, large, pure, sober French Plaster Chandelier / Pendant in the style of Giacometti for Jean-Michel Frank circa 1930.
Brass
French Mid-Century Style Plaster Chandelier /Pendant, style of Jean-Michel Frank
By Jean-Michel Frank
Located in New York, NY
An Elegant and Timeless French Mid-Century Modern Style Plaster Chandelier / Pendant in the style of Jean Michel Frank.
Brass
Style Jean Michel Frank, plaster luster, circa 1970, France.
By (after) Jean Michel Frank
Located in Nice, Cote d' Azur
Chandelier in the style of Jean Michel Frank, Iron and plaster, circa 1970, France.
Plaster
2 French Modern Neoclassical Plaster Pendants / Flush Mounts, Jean-Michel Frank
By Jean-Michel Frank, Arlus
Located in New York, NY
2 French Mid-Century Modern neoclassical style pendants / chandeliers in the style of Jean Michel Frank. The chain and canopy are in solid brass that has been bronzed. Solid brass pa...
Brass
Large contemporary plaster floor lamp chandelier jean michel frank style
By (after) Jean Michel Frank
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Modern lighting in the style of Jean Michel Franck or Diego Giacometti. Structure in textured white plaster, handcrafted by artisans. Can be used as a table lamp, floor lamp or penda...
Plaster
„Veris" White Plaster Chandelier 30", in the Manner of Jean-Michel Frank
By Benediko
Located in Freiburg im Breisgau, DE
The „Veris" pendant by Benediko Design is a handmade white plaster chandelier crafted in the manner of Jean-Michel Frank — a sculptural organic modern lighting piece that draws on th...
Metal
„Veris" Plaster Pendant 26" with Rope, in the Manner of Jean-Michel Frank
By Benediko
Located in Freiburg im Breisgau, DE
The 'Veris' rope-hung pendant by Benediko Design is a sculptural white plaster ceiling light, handmade in the organic modern tradition of plaster lighting, from Jean-Michel Frank and...
Metal
$19,500 / item
Sculptural Custom Neve Plaster Fixture
By (after) Jean Michel Frank
Located in New York, NY
Sculptural bespoke Neve plaster fixture in the Jean Michel Frank manner. Please note that this fixture takes (1) Edison bulb at 40 or 60 watts in the center and (8) e-12 candelabra b...
Plaster
“Veris" Sculptural Plaster Pendant Light 26", in the Manner of Jean-Michel Frank
By Benediko
Located in Freiburg im Breisgau, DE
The „Veris" pendant by Benediko Design is a handmade white plaster chandelier crafted in the manner of Jean-Michel Frank — a sculptural organic modern lighting piece that draws on th...
Metal
„Veris" Plaster Pendant 30" with Rope, in the Manner of Jean-Michel Frank
By Benediko
Located in Freiburg im Breisgau, DE
The 'Veris' rope-hung pendant by Benediko Design is a sculptural white plaster ceiling light, handmade in the organic modern tradition of plaster lighting, from Jean-Michel Frank and...
Metal
Two French Art Deco / Mid-Century Modern Plaster Chandeliers, 1930
By Jean-Michel Frank, Serge Roche
Located in New York, NY
2 Elegant, sober and timeless French 1930 Art Deco / midcentury modern plaster fixtures / pendants. These sublime pieces connect seamlessly to the ceiling via a plaster canopy and st...
Plaster
Custom French Plaster Chandelier in the Style of Jean-Charles Moreux
By Jean-Charles Moreux
Located in New York, NY
Other French Mid-century artists and designers that created hand made plaster pieces included Serge Roche, Alberto and Diego Giacometti, Jean-Michel Frank and Andre Arbus.
Metal
French Neoclassical Plaster Chandelier
Located in Zhongzheng Dist., TW
In the style of Jean michel frank A large plaster chandelier With unique surface details and texture Featuring a rounded, simple appearance Its design is exceptionally unique and stu...
Plaster
French Plaster Chandeliers after a Model by Alberto and Diego Giacometti
By Alberto and Diego Giacometti
Located in New York, NY
Exquisite French plaster chandeliers after a model by Alberto and Diego Giacometti for Jean-Michel Frank conceived in a sculptural organic form, circa 1937.
Plaster
French Modern Neoclassical Plaster and Brass Chandeliers, Style of Serge Roche
By Serge Roche
Located in New York, NY
Additional References: Jean-Michel Frank, Alberto and Diego Giacometti, Andre Arbus.
Brass
French, Modern Neoclassical Plaster Chandelier in the Style of Diego Giacometti
By Alberto and Diego Giacometti
Located in New York, NY
Additional References: Mid-Century Modern, Jean Michel Frank, Serge Roche, Arlus, Andre Arbus, Veronese, Jean Cocteau, Gio Ponti, French and Italian Art Deco, Please note: a round ...
Iron
Beautiful 1970's Sirmos Trompe L'Oeil Plaster Chandelier
By Sirmos
Located in Austin, TX
Beautiful five light plaster chandelier with a swagged drapery, rope and tassel trompe l'oeil motif made by the Sirmos Company which was influenced by Moderne masters such as Serge R...
2 French Mid-Century 30's Style Suspended Plaster Chandeliers
Located in New York, NY
Pair of dramatic French MId-Century / Late Art Deco Style Plaster flush mount fixtures or pendants in the Style of Jean- Michel Frank and Serge Roche with lighting sockets enclosed i...
Plaster
Chandelier in the Style of Jean Michel Frank, Plaster, France, circa 1970
By Jean-Michel Frank
Located in Nice, Cote d' Azur
Chandelier in the style of Jean Michel Frank, plaster, circa 1970, France.
Plaster
Chandelier in the Style of Jean Michel Frank, Plaster, France, circa 1970
By Jean-Michel Frank
Located in Nice, Cote d' Azur
Chandelier in the style of Jean Michel Frank, plaster, circa 1970, France.
Plaster
Chandelier in the Style of Jean Michel Frank, Plaster, France, circa 1970
By Jean-Michel Frank
Located in Nice, Cote d' Azur
Chandelier in the style of Jean Michel Frank, Iron and plaster, The suspension with disc decoration, circa 1970, France.
Plaster
Sold
H 43.31 in Dm 39.38 in
Vintage Plaster Chandelier in Style of Diego Giacometti & Jean Michel Frank
By Diego Giacometti, (after) Jean Michel Frank
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Very nice contemporary chandelier from the 80's in the style of the work of Diego Giacometti & Jean Michel Frank.
Plaster
Sold
H 38.59 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in
In the style of Jean-Michel Frank, Lantern by Picasta, Edition Galerie Harter
Located in Nice, Cote d' Azur
In the style of Jean-Michel Frank, Picasta, Edition Galerie Harter, Five lights lantern, Plaster, France, circa 2020. Measures: Height 98 cm, width 50 cm, depth 50 cm.
Plaster
Two French Plaster Chandelier/Pendants
Located in New York, NY
Two French Mid-Century Modern style plaster pendants / chandeliers / flush mounts, copy of a model by Alberto and Diego Giacometti for Jean Michel Frank.
Plaster
Vintage 26" Plaster Sand Dollar Shell Pendant or Chandelier by Sirmos 1 of 3
By Frances Elkins
Located in Minneapolis, MN
Throughout the 20th century, plaster shell fixtures were made popular by legendary designers including Alberto Giacometti, Serge Roche, Jean Michel Frank and Frances Elkins.
Fiberglass, Plaster
Vintage 26" Plaster Sand Dollar Shell Pendant or Chandelier by Sirmos 2 of 3
By Frances Elkins
Located in Minneapolis, MN
Throughout the 20th century, plaster shell fixtures were made popular by legendary designers including Alberto Giacometti, Serge Roche, Jean Michel Frank and Frances Elkins.
Fiberglass, Plaster
Vintage 26" Plaster Sand Dollar Shell Pendant or Chandelier by Sirmos 3 of 3
By Frances Elkins
Located in Minneapolis, MN
Throughout the 20th century, plaster shell fixtures were made popular by legendary designers including Alberto Giacometti, Serge Roche, Jean Michel Frank and Frances Elkins.
Fiberglass, Plaster
Sold
H 47.25 in W 34.26 in D 27.56 in
In the Style of J.M. Frank, Picasta, Lantern, Edition Galerie Harter
Located in Nice, Cote d' Azur
In the style of Jean-Michel Frank, Picasta, Edition Galerie Harter, Five lights lantern, Iron and plaster, France, circa 2020. Measures: Width 87 cm, depth 70 cm, height 120...
Plaster
Fabulous 1970's Sirmos Trompe L'Oeil Plaster Chandelier
Located in Washington, DC
The Sirmos company was very inspired by such Moderne masters as Serge Roche and Jean Michel Frank. This is a wonderful, dramatic form and is a real statement piece with great scale ...
Plaster
Plaster Ceiling Fixture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Large plaster ceiling pendant after Diego Giacometti for Jean Michel Frank. Newly Wired
Plaster
$17,400 / set
H 36 in W 17.25 in D 22.5 in
CraftAssociates Caned Dining Chairs, Bonnie Caned Dining Chairs, Leather Walnut
By Craft Associates, Laura Trenchard
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Craft caned dining chairs, bonnie caned dining chairs, leather and walnut Designer: Laura Trenchard Manufacturer: Craft Associates Furniture Period/model: Mid-Century Modern Sp...
Cane, Walnut, Leather
$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
Angelo Mangiarotti 'Lesbo' Glass Table Lamp for Artemide
By Angelo Mangiarotti, Artemide
Located in Glendale, CA
Angelo Mangiarotti 'Lesbo' glass table lamp for Artemide. Designed by Mangiarotti in 1967, the Lesbo table lamp is now an internationally celebrated design. Its iconic curves inspir...
Aluminum
Pair of 70s Style Italian Bamboo and Brass Table Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Monumental size Bamboo lamps. Crafted in Italy and made to order, these lamps are modern and chic. Production lead time 2-4 weeks. Base diameter 8 inches, hat diameter 20 inches, he...
Brass
$1,635Sale Price / item|10% Off
H 5.25 in W 5.5 in D 3.75 in
Small 'Single Block' Model #145 Alabaster Sconce in the Manner of Pierre Chareau
By Pierre Chareau, Maison Paname
Located in Glendale, CA
Small 'Single Block' Model #145 Alabaster Sconce in the Manner of Pierre Chareau Handcrafted in Los Angeles in the workshop of noted French designer and antiques dealer Denis de le ...
Alabaster, Steel
$4,250 / set
H 15.75 in W 5 in D 3 in
Brass and Murano Glass Sconces, Mid-Century Modern Style, Italy, New Design
Located in Austin, TX
Petite sconces from Murano, Italy made with smoked glass stamped into a lovely curved shape with texture. The brass structure has been newly wired to fit US standards. This pair is...
Brass
$8,211 / set
H 23.63 in W 4.34 in D 2.37 in
Brass and Alabaster Curved and Long Wall Sconces by Glustin Luminaires
By Glustin Creation
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
New wall sconces by Glustin Luminaires, made of a single rounded and curved carved alabaster piece sat on a light bronze-finish brass backplate. Due to the nature of the alabaste...
Alabaster, Brass
$5,224
H 13 in W 10.24 in D 2.76 in
Seguso Wall Light in Pulegoso Murano Glass and Enamelled Brass, 1940
By Seguso
Located in Piacenza, Italy
Seguso wall lamp in Pulegoso Murano glass in shades of green, elegant finishes made of enamelled brass. Extraordinary large size. Italy, 1940
Murano Glass
Palmer Smith Art Deco Aluminum Globe Lamp
By Palmer Smith
Located in Atlanta, GA
Rare Art Deco Aluminum Globe Lamp by Palmer Smith, unsigned, American, circa 1930s. In 25 years of collecting American Art Deco, we have only seen this lamp form come up for sale twi...
Metal, Aluminum
$38,400Sale Price|20% Off
H 30 in W 132 in D 49 in
In Stock Claro Walnut Bookmatched FIJN Dining Table
By Möbius Objects
Located in Calgary, AB
A bookmatched pair of incredibly figured California Claro walnut set atop oversized turned legs. The table top has been meticulously patched with inlays and the occasional bowtie to...
Steel
"Xilte" Desk
By ADN Studio
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
The "Xitle" desk is part of ADN Studio´s Volcan Collection. This collection seeks to go back to basics. It is a subtle and refined interpretation of the archetypical modern furniture...
Wood
Glossy Cream Ceramic Chandelier in Antique Brass 5-Arm 42.5" DIA
By Lostine
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Five antique brass patina arms curve up from a ceramic cluster dish to five tall stoneware ceramic shades in a glossy glaze with a subtle off-white hue. With a fixed black walnut orb...
Brass
$6,369 / item
H 42.01 in W 25.99 in D 1.62 in
Ceiling Suspended Illuminated Mirror with Bronze Patina Frame, Vintage N.4
By Alguacil & Perkoff Ltd.
Located in London, London
Vintage series N.4. Mid-century style ceiling suspended mirror with front illumination and a high quality brass full frame with a bronze patina finish. This mirror is fully customis...
Brass, Bronze
Ceramic Tissue Box
By Project 213A
Located in Macieira de Sarnes, PT
CERAMIC TISSUE BOX, designed in 2023. Artisanal ceramic tissue box created by skilled artisans in Project 213A's own ceramic workshop. Each piece is unique due to its handmade natu...
Ceramic, Clay
$3,990 / item
H 15.75 in W 74.81 in D 29.14 in
Mustard Velvet Daybed with V-Shaped Beechwood Base, Model V
By Dusty Deco
Located in Los Angeles, CA
DD V daybed is an exclusive daybed made by hand in Bosnia and Herzegovina by skilled craftsmen with long experience in wood and upholstery. Both frame and the characteristic V-shaped...
Fabric, Beech, Velvet
$1,310 / set
H 5.1 in W 6.7 in D 3.1 in
Pair of Charlotte Perriand 'Applique À Volet Pivotant' Wall Lights in White
By Nemo Lighting 1, Charlotte Perriand, Cassina
Located in Glendale, CA
Pair of Charlotte Perriand 'Applique à Volet Pivotant' wall lights in white. Originally designed in the 1950s as the iconic CP1, these newly produced authorized re-editions are sti...
Metal, Aluminum
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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