Josef Hoffmann Jugendstil Single Light Pendant for Wiener Werkstätte, Re-Edition
By Woka Lamps, Wiener Werkstätte, Josef Hoffmann
Located in Vienna, AT
Hanging- lamp from the showrooms of the Wiener Werkstätte used by Hoffmann in several variations. Hammered originally. Works-number M115, pattern-book of the Wiener Werkstaette: WWMB...
Crystal, Brass
Counterweight Pendant Light by J.T. Kalmar, Josef Frank, Brass Wicker, 1950s
By Josef Hoffmann, Josef Frank, J.T. Kalmar, Haus & Garten, Svenskt Tenn
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
Kalmar manufactured in midcentury in 1950s. The light is based on a design by Josef Frank from the 1930s.
Brass
Jugendstil Josef Hoffmann & Wiener Werkstätte Ceiling Light with Bulbs, Re Editi
By Koloman Moser, Woka Lamps
Located in Vienna, AT
Ceiling light with ten opaline glass bulbs, total drop custom made. Josef Hoffmann and Koloman Moser were using these designs! Glasses with colored spots with an additional charge o...
Brass
Pendant Light Chandelier, Brass Pleated Cream Fabric Shades, 1950s
By Josef Frank, J.T. Kalmar, Svenskt Tenn, Rupert Nikoll, Josef Hoffmann
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A fantastic chandelier made of brass with cream colored pleated fabric shades attributed to J.T. Kalmar manufactured in Austria in 1950s. The brass parts are in very good original co...
Brass
Hugo Gorge Six Light Brass Chandelier, Viennese Modern Age, 1930s, Austria
By Wiener Werkstätte, Josef Hoffmann, Hugo Gorge
Located in Biebergemund, Hessen
Very rare and elegant Viennese Modern Age bronzed brass chandelier designed by Professor Hugo Gorge and manufactured by Melzer & Neuhardt in Vienna, Austria. Prof. Hugo Gorge was one...
Bronze
Weiner Werkstätte Hanging Light
By Josef Hoffmann
Located in NYC, NY
A ceiling light made of hand-wrought iron covered in parchment which conceals the bulb with four corner details in the manner of Josef Hoffmann.
Wrought Iron
Art Deco Suspension Light, circa 1920, Nickel and Holophane Glass
By Josef Hoffmann, Adolf Loos
Located in Vienna, AT
Rare nickeled Art Deco suspension light with Holophane glass diffusers from the early 20th century. Very solid build quality and in lovely original condition with some light patina. ...
Nickel
Sold
H 63 in Dm 27.96 in
Large Counterweight Pendant Light Josef Frank Patinated Brass Fabric Shade 1930s
By Svenskt Tenn, Josef Frank, Haus & Garten, J.T. Kalmar, Josef Hoffmann
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A large and fantastic height adjustable brass counter balance pendant lamp manufactured in 1930s. The light is based on a design by Josef Frank.
Brass
Vienna Secession Brass, Silk and Crystal Pendant Light
By Josef Hoffmann, Wiener Werkstätte, Adolf Loos
Located in München, DE
Very rare Vienna Secession pendant lamp, probably a design by Josef Hoffmann or Adolf Loos, crafted from fine silk, brass and crystal glass.
Brass
Austrian Art Deco Brass and Glass Lantern, circa 1940s
By Josef Hoffmann
Located in Wiesbaden, Hessen
Beautiful brass and glass one-light lantern attributet to Josef Hoffmann, Austria, circa 1940s. Socket: One x e14 (for standard screw bulbs).
Brass
Sold
H 12.21 in Dm 31.5 in
8-Arm Chandelier Pendant Light Patinated Brass Bronze Cream Fabric Shades, 1950s
By Josef Hoffmann, Wiener Werkstätte, J.T. Kalmar, Josef Frank, Svenskt Tenn
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
The current overall drop is 41 inch (105 cm) and can be shortened to any length for free of charge. The light fixture is most likely based on a design by Josef Hoffmann or Josef Fran...
Brass, Bronze
Sold
H 47.25 in Dm 27.56 in
Hugo Gorge Eight-Light Brass Chandelier, Viennese Modern Age, 1930s, Austria
By Hugo Gorge, Josef Hoffmann, Wiener Werkstätte
Located in Biebergemund, Hessen
Very rare and elegant Viennese Modern Age brass chandelier designed by Professor Hugo Gorge and manufactured by Melzer & Neuhardt in Vienna, Austria. Prof. Hugo Gorge was one of the ...
Brass
Josef Frank Silk Pendant Lamp for Svenskt Tenn, Brass & Silk, Sweden
By Josef Frank, Svenskt Tenn
Located in Portland, OR
An early example of model 2560 Josef Frank pendant for Svenskt Tenn. Sweden 1940s. Executed in solid nicely patinated brass and with newer silk shade, made in Austria. Original mount...
Brass
Art Deco Chandelier by Woka Lamps Vienna, Re Edition
By Wiener Werkstätte, Woka Lamps, Josef Hoffmann
Located in Vienna, AT
A chandelier which can illluminate a ceiling rosette from the bulbs inside the metal-part which is a mirror and reflect the light from the bulbs inside the glass-bowl. A smaller vers...
Brass
Mid-Century Rattan & Brass Pendant, Sweden 1950s 1960s
Located in NUEMBRECHT, NRW
This mid-century pendant was designed and manufactured in Sweden in the 1950s to 1960s. The light features a sculptural woven rattan shade in a warm natural tone, forming a rounded...
Brass
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
Josef Frank, Pendant Light, Brass, Resin, Sweden, 1950s
By Josef Frank
Located in High Point, NC
A beige resin and brass pendant light designed by Josef Frank and produced by Svenskt Tenn, Sweden, c. 1950s. Dramatic patina to brass and some staining to resin. Wear consistent w...
Brass
$19,000
H 15.75 in Dm 25.2 in
Hans Bergström for Ateljé Lyktan 5-arm Chandelier in Brass, Sweden 1940s
By Ateljé Lyktan, Hans Bergström
Located in Prague, New Town
A rare 5-arm brass chandelier, model ’80’, designed by Swedish architect and lighting designer Hans Bergström (1910-1996). Manufactured by Ateljé Lyktan in the 1940s. Made of brass a...
Brass
Counterweight Silk Pendant Light Attributed to Josef Frank
By Frank Josef, J.T. Kalmar
Located in Vienna, AT
Rare large height adjustable brass counter balance pendant. Design attributed to Josef Frank manufactured in the 1930s and Fitted with three E27 sockets. The lamp is fully restored ...
Brass
Josef Frank Attribution, Pendant Light, Brass, Fabric, Sweden, 1960s
By Josef Frank
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and off-white fabric coated fabric pendant light attributed to Josef Frank for Svenskt Tenn, Sweden, c. 1960s. Minor staining on fabric; wear consistent with age and use. O...
Brass
Large Model A1967 Pendant, Paavo Tynell, Taito Oy, Mid 20th-Century
By Paavo Tynell, Taito Oy
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Large model A1967 pendant, designed by Paavo Tynell, manufactured by Taito Oy, Mid 20th-century. Wooden slat shade with glare protection fabric. Brass counterweight. Good vintage con...
Brass
$1,836 / item
H 5.91 in Dm 4.73 in
Josef Hoffmann Wiener Werkstaette Jugendstil Ceiling Lamp / Flush Pende, Re Edit
By Wiener Werkstätte, Josef Hoffmann, Woka Lamps
Located in Vienna, AT
Hanging- lamp from the showrooms of the Wiener Werkstaette used by Hoffmann in several variations. Hammered originally. Works-number M115, pattern-book of the Wiener Werkstaette: WWM...
Crystal, Brass
$33,671
H 55.12 in Dm 30.32 in L 55.12 in
Paavo Tynell Commissioned Chandelier in Brass & Fabric, Taito 1940s
By Taito Oy, Paavo Tynell
Located in Helsinki, FI
An impressive chandelier designed by Paavo Tynell and manufactured by Taito Oy in Finland in the 1940s. This is one of a few chandeliers that were made to order for the Workers' Hous...
Brass
Austrian five Arm Pendant Lamp in Brass with Paper Shades, 1950`s
By Rupert Nikoll
Located in Vienna, Austria
A beautiful five arm pendant lamp in brass from the 1950's, manufactured by Rupert Nikoll. The lamp has been completely restored including: brass, wiring and lampshades, What makes ...
Brass
Otto Prutscher chandelier with original glass shade vienna around 1908
By Otto Prutscher
Located in Wien, Au
Otto Prutscher chandelier with original glass shade vienna around 1908 Brass polished and stove enameled Original glass shade
Brass
Josef Frank, Pendant Light, Brass, Fabric, Sweden, 1960s
By Josef Frank, Svenskt Tenn
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and floral-printed fabric pendant light, model 2560, designed by Josef Frank and produced by Svenskt Tenn, Sweden, c. 1970s. Wear consistent with age and use. Replaced canop...
Brass
$2,915 / item
H 5.91 in Dm 4.34 in
Hanging Lamp from the showroom of the Wiener Werkstaette used by Josef Hoffmann
By Woka Lamps, Wiener Werkstätte, Josef Hoffmann
Located in Vienna, AT
Hammered Hanging- lamp from the showrooms of the Wiener Werkstaette used by Hoffmann in several variations. Works-number M115, pattern-book of the Wiener Werkstaette: WWMB 3 p. 256-2...
Brass
$5,039 / item
H 25.6 in Dm 16.54 in
Josef Hoffmann Wiener Werkstätte Pendant Jugendstil Silk Chandelier, Re-Edition
By Wiener Werkstätte, Woka Lamps, 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
$4,500 / set
H 33.08 in W 26.78 in D 14.18 in
Pair of Nightstands in Oak by Børge Mogensen, Made in Sweden
By Børge Mogensen, Karl Anderson
Located in Lejre, DK
Pair of nightstands in oak with adjustable shelves. Designed by Danish architect Børge Mogensen for Karl Andersson cabinetmakers. Made in Sweden in the 1960s. Great condition.
Oak
French Designer, Table Lamp, Metal, France, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A black-lacquered metal table lamp designed and produced in France, c. 1950s. Dimensions of Lamp (inches): 10.9"H x 6.5"W x 6.5"D Dimensions of Lamp with Shade (inches): 14.4” H x ...
Metal
$2,500 / 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
$250 / item
H 15.75 in W 21.66 in D 0.89 in
Vintage Style Ski Photography, Framed Alpine Ski Photograph, Courageous Jump
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
'A COURAGEOUS JUMP', a modern framed and mounted black and white photograph after an original 1930's skiing photograph. The frame is black with a burgundy undercoat, the glazing is c...
Paper, Wood
$650Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 31.5 in W 17.72 in D 17.72 in
1970s Antonin Suman Beech Dining Chairs, Set of 4
By Antonín Šuman
Located in Praha, CZ
- repolished - newly upholstered - height of set 46 cm.
Beech, Fabric
$6,101 / item
H 15.75 in Dm 6.3 in
Secessionist Torch Sconce Handcrafted Artistic Work Woka Lamp Re-Edition
By Woka Lamps
Located in Vienna, AT
Very artistic, handformed sandcasted parts, please look at other image made from below. Now manufactured at the WOKA workshop in Vienna. Most components according to the UL regula...
Brass
Sold|$1,075
H 29.34 in W 49.41 in D 15.95 in
Vintage black lacquer deco revival console table by Pierre Vandel, Paris 1970s
By Pierre Vandel
Located in Hastings, GB
Sleek black lacquered aluminium deco revival console table by Pierre Vandel, Paris, 1970s. Black tinted glass top, gold trim and handles. One long drawer, with gold metal handles. A...
Aluminum
Kai Kristiansen Danish Oak Nightstands, 1950s
By Aksel Kjersgaard, Kai Kristiansen
Located in London, England
Kai Kristiansen - Bedside Cabinets, c1960s. A pair of patinated oak bedside cabinets, produced by Aksel Kjersgaard in Odder, Denmark in the early 1960s. The design features Kristian...
Oak
$6,036
H 18.51 in Dm 11.42 in
rare Italian table lamp attributed to Flavio Poli for Seguso Murano glass
By Seguso, Flavio Poli
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Table lamp from the 60s attributed to Italian designer Flavio Poli for Seguso. Faceted pyramid base in thick orange Murano glass, oval white glass shade. Original, highly decorative ...
Murano Glass
Pair of Swedish Gustavian Style Console Tables
Located in Kastrup, DK
Pair of Swedish Gustavian Style Console Tables, circa 1880–1900 Pair of Swedish console tables in classic Gustavian style. The tables feature black-painted tops with a profiled edg...
Pine
$2,711 / set
H 21.66 in W 3.75 in D 2.96 in
Pair of Modern Italian Brass and Murano Glass Textured Light Pink Wall Sconces
Located in Puglia, Puglia
These light pink glass wall lamps stand out for their refined simplicity and artisanal craftsmanship. The blown glass diffuser, featuring a delicately textured, bubble-like surface, ...
Brass
$1,271 / item
H 25.99 in W 24.41 in D 15.75 in
Mid-Century Style Flute Rattan Side Table with Hidden Storage - Oak Finish
Located in Christchurch, GB
Our Flute Bedside Table features beautifully woven rattan in a wavy pattern, reflecting the timeless design of our signature shell collection. Inside, there is hidden storage, making...
Rattan
French Interior Apartment Gates circa 1910
Located in CA, CA
A beautiful pair of highly decorative interior apartment gates circa 1910 Dimensions: Total width of doors with wall bracket 31.25 inches Width if individual doors 15.5.inches Heigh...
Wrought Iron
$5,922
H 9.06 in W 82.68 in D 21.66 in
Osvaldo Borsani wall-mounted wood and brass desk model E22 by Tecno Italy, 1950s
By Tecno, Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Chiavari, Liguria
A wall-mounted desk in wood, metal, and brass, part of the E22 series, produced by Tecno, designed by Osvaldo Borsani, 1950s A wall-mounted piece of furniture, free from floor suppo...
Metal, Brass
Pair of French Ceramic Table Lamps, Mid-20th Century circa 1950-1960
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of French Ceramic Table Lamps, Mid-20th Century (circa 1950-1960) A refined pair of mid-20th-century ceramic table lamps, French in origin, each featuring a hand-crafted cerami...
Brass
Chinoserie Lacquered Cocktail Table
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Chinoiserie style lacquered cocktail table resting upon four legs with curved feet having pierced openwork to the apron with rectangular table top with lacquered scrolled and foliate...
Wood
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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