$5,890 / item
H 70.87 in Dm 19.69 in
Counterweight Silk Pendant Light by J.T. Kalmar Designed by Adolf Loos
By Adolf Loos, J.T. Kalmar
Located in Vienna, AT
A height adjustable rare brass counter balance pendant lamp by J.T. Kalmar manufactured in
Brass
Amazing Large Pendant Lamp by Adolf Loos for Kalmar
By Josef Hoffmann, Kalmar Lighting, Florian Schulz, Wiener Werkstätte, Adolf Loos
Located in München, DE
a very cozy light. Continuously height-adjustable. Manufacturer: Kalmar Design: Adolf Loos
Brass
Amazing Large Pendant Lamp by Adolf Loos for Kalmar
By Wiener Werkstätte, Adolf Loos, Josef Hoffmann, Kalmar Lighting, Florian Schulz
Located in München, DE
. Continuously height-adjustable. Manufacturer: Kalmar Design: Adolf Loos Condition: Very good vintage
Brass
Large Adjustable Pendant Lamp
By Josef Hoffmann, Florian Schulz, Kalmar Lighting, Adolf Loos, Wiener Werkstätte
Located in München, DE
Very rare height -adjustable pendant lamp from the 1960s. Very elegant design and high -quality workmanship. There is a very cozy light. Condition: Very good vintage condition with...
Metal
Adjustable Teak Wall Lamp by Kaiser Leuchten
By Kaiser Leuchten, Rupert Nikoll, Adolf Loos, Temde Leuchten, J.T. Kalmar
Located in München, DE
Charming adjustable wall lamp from the 1950s. Great and exceptionally minimalist design with a fantastically elegant appearance. Very beautiful pivoting teak arm. The lampshade creat...
Brass
Adjustable Art Deco Brass Table Lamp
By Wiener Werkstätte, Rupert Nikoll, Temde Leuchten, J.T. Kalmar, Adolf Loos
Located in München, DE
Wonderful table lamp from the 1920s. Great and unusual design with a fantastically elegant appearance. The wild silk lampshade creates a very cozy atmosphere. The acrylic glass cover...
Brass
Adjustable Jo-Jo Pendant Lamp by Florian Schulz
By Florian Schulz, Frank Josef, Vereinigte Werkstätten München, J.T. Kalmar, Adolf Loos
Located in München, DE
Beautiful brass Jo-Jo pendant lamp from the 1970s. The lamp's lighting effect is exceptionally beautiful. The design and the unique lampshade create a very elegant and pleasant light...
Brass
Adjustable Pendant with Counterweight by Vereinigte Werkstätten München
By Vereinigte Werkstätten München, J.T. Kalmar, Adolf Loos, Rupert Nikoll, Emil Stejnar
Located in München, DE
Very rare height-adjustable pendant lamp from the 1950s. High-quality materials such as silk, brass, and crystal glass make this lamp a unique design object. It creates a very cozy l...
Brass
Pendant Lamp with Counterweight by Vereinigte Werkstätten München
By J.T. Kalmar, Adolf Loos, Vereinigte Werkstätten München, Florian Schulz, Wiener Werkstätte
Located in München, DE
Very good vintage condition with slight age-related wear. Beautiful patina on the brass parts. The lampshade has a dent with paint damage. Slight scratches on the acrylic reflector. ...
Metal
Large Brass Chandelier by Rupert Nikoll
By Wiener Werkstätte, Rupert Nikoll, Vereinigte Werkstätten München, J.T. Kalmar, Adolf Loos
Located in München, DE
Stunningly beautiful and large chandelier from the 1950s. Lovingly designed by Rupert Nikoll. It creates a very cozy light. The integrated switch allows you to turn off half of the l...
Brass
Counterweight Silk Pendant Light by J.T. Kalmar Designed by Adolf Loos
By Adolf Loos, J.T. Kalmar
Located in Vienna, AT
A height adjustable brass counter balance pendant lamp by J.T. Kalmar manufactured in midcentury in
Brass
Counterweight Silk Pendant Light by J.T. Kalmar Designed by Adolf Loos
By Adolf Loos, J.T. Kalmar
Located in Vienna, AT
A height adjustable brass counter balance pendant lamp by J.T. Kalmar manufactured in midcentury in
Brass
Counterweight Silk Pendant Lamp by J.T. Kalmar Designed by Adolf Loos
By Adolf Loos, J.T. Kalmar
Located in Vienna, AT
A height adjustable brass counter balance pendant lamp by J.T. Kalmar manufactured in midcentury in
Brass
Ball train hanging lamp made of silk by Adolf Loos JT Kalmar, 1955
By Adolf Loos
Located in Purkersdorf, AT
This lamp was used in various versions by Adolf Loos. The height of the lamp is adjusted with a
Brass
Amazing Large Pendant Lamp by Adolf Loos for Kalmar
By Wiener Werkstätte, Adolf Loos, Florian Schulz, Kalmar Lighting, Josef Hoffmann
Located in München, DE
adjustable in height. Manufacturer: Kalmar Design: Adolf Loos Condition: Very good vintage condition with
Brass
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H 43.31 in Dm 19.69 in
Two Counterweight Pendant Lights J.T. Kalmar, Adolf Loos Josef Frank, 1950s
By Adolf Loos, Josef Frank, J.T. Kalmar
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
One of two height adjustable brass counter balance pendant lamps by J.T. Kalmar manufactured in
Brass
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H 39.38 in Dm 19.69 in
Counterweight Pendant Light J.T. Kalmar, Adolf Loos Josef Frank, Brass, 1950s
By Adolf Loos, Josef Frank, J.T. Kalmar
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A height adjustable brass counter balance pendant lamp by J.T. Kalmar manufactured in midcentury in
Brass
Adjustable Brass Lamp, Attributed to Adolf Loos
By Adolf Loos, J.T. Kalmar
Located in Vienna, AT
Brass with silk lampshade, originally designed by Adolf Loos and produced in the 1960s by J.T
Brass
Adjustable Brass Lamp, Attributed To Adolf Loos
By J.T. Kalmar, Adolf Loos
Located in Vienna, AT
manufacturer but a similiar model was also produced by J.T. Kalmar.
Brass
Adolf Loos, Bullet Train Lamp for J. T. Kalmar
By Adolf Loos
Located in Wien, AT
Designed by Adolf Loos and produced in Austria during the 1960s. Made from brushed brass and
Brass
Midcentury Brass Flush Mount Chandelier by Rupert Nikoll
By Rupert Nikoll
Located in Vienna, AT
Brass construction flush mounth with six arm and cone shaped shades. Fitted with E27 sockets. Made in Vienna by Rupert Nikoll in the early 1950s.
Brass
$841 / item
H 11.03 in W 5.91 in D 23.63 in
Articulated Sconce Midcentury Modern Stilnovo Style Solid Brass Hand Gilt Shades
By Arredoluce, Stilnovo, Gino Sarfatti
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
Thanks to a customer who wanted this finish, combining a typical renaissance Tuscan gold leaf finish with a Mid-Century Modern shape. This beautiful sconce has three moving joints...
Metal, Aluminum, Brass, Gold Leaf
Danish Modern Teak Daybed w/ Leather Accents
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to life, and we take this journey with passion and precision. With over 17 years of artisanal exper...
Leather, Upholstery, Teak
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
$3,273 / set
H 10.63 in W 5.52 in D 13 in
Pair of German Vintage Solid Brass Swing Arm Wall Lights Sconces, 1960s
By Vereinigte Werkstätten Für Kunst Im Handwerk, Florian Schulz, miiss
Located in Berlin, DE
Pair of elegant articulating wall lights. Germany, 1960s. Lamp sockets: 1x E27 (US E26).
Brass
$3,393Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 7.75 in W 5.35 in D 7.75 in
Pair of Hans-Agne Jakobsson 'Mini-Tratten' Verdigris Patinated Outdoor Sconces
By Örsjö Industri AB, Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Glendale, CA
Pair of Hans-Agne Jakobsson 'Mini-Tratten' Verdigris patinated outdoor sconces. An exclusive made for U.S. and UL listed authorized re-edition of the classic Swedish design executed ...
Metal
Leather Meander Flexible Wall Sconce
Located in Pound Ridge, NY
Leather wrapped flexible arm wall light you can pose and adjust as you wish. This is our updated Meander Reader light with larger cone shade and new upward angled flex arm. Shown he...
Metal, Brass
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
$3,800 / set
H 6.625 in W 8.25 in D 5.75 in
French Designer, Wall Lights, Brass, Glass, Fabric, France, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of brass, glass and white fabric wall lights designed and produced in France, c. 1960s. Overall Dimensions (Inches): 10.75"H x 11.5"W x 7"D Back Plate Dimensions (Inches): 3...
Brass
LU Mono Spot Sconce S
By Lumfardo Luminaires
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The sharply elegant LU Mono Spot Sconce S (switch) is an all brass wall spot sconce inspired by mid century Italian design. Created as a fully directional sconce in a lightly patinat...
Brass
LUnnone Sconce AS
By Lumfardo Luminaires
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Perforated LUnnone sconce by Lumfardo Luminaires in an aged silver finish. The sconce can be either mounted with the larger shade facing up or facing downward. (2) E12 candelabras ba...
Silver
Accademia Tavolo Picoli by Cini Boeri for Artemide 1978
By Cini Boeri, Artemide
Located in Barcelona, ES
The Accademia lamp, designed by Cini Boeri in 1978, is a small-scale version of the popular table lamp created for Artemide. This lamp is an impressive example of Boeri's minimalist ...
Iron
Scandinavian Flush Mount Ceiling Light, 1950s, UL-ready
Located in Oslo, NO
Wonderful ceiling light with hand-painted glass shade and brass metal base. Designed and made in Norway from circa 1950s first half. The lamp is fully working and in good vintage con...
Brass
$6,899
H 28.35 in W 19.69 in D 1.58 in
Mid-Century Modern "Verde Nilo" Wall Mirror by Cristal Arte – Brass and Glass
By Cristal Arte
Located in Palermo, PA
Mid Century Modern Verde Nilo Wall Mirror by Cristal Arte in Brass and Glass This stunning wall mirror by renowned Italian maker Cristal Arte is a beautiful and elegant decorative p...
Brass
$5,846
H 27.56 in W 82.68 in D 31.5 in
Kazuhide Takahama, Mantilla Sofa for Gavina, Italy 1974 (Big Size)
By Kazuhide Takahama, Gavina
Located in Argelato, BO
Kazuhide Takahama (Japan, 1930 - Bologna, 2010) "MANTILLA" SOFA wooden frame, padded and covered in velvet in shades of white Production Simon Gavina, Italy, 1974 Bibliography: Ac...
Velvet, Wood
Swedish Mid-Century Round Pendant Lamp in Linen Fabric, Sweden 1960s
Located in Prague, New Town
Swedish mid-century round pendant lamp, metal, linen fabric, Sweden, 1960s. Swedish mid-century round pendant lamp made by a talented Swedish cabinetmaker, 1960s. Made from metal an...
Metal
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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