$690Sale Price / item|40% Off
H 36 in W 19 in D 19 in
Mid-Century "Saturn" Ceiling Steel 19" Pendant by Kurt Versen, 22 Available
By Kurt Versen
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Kurt Versen designed "Saturn" ceiling light featuring a stacked steel ring light shade suspended by
Steel
$570Sale Price / item|40% Off
H 36 in Dm 15 in
Mid-Century "Saturn" Ceiling Steel 15" Pendant by Kurt Versen, 6 Available
By Kurt Versen
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Kurt Versen designed "Saturn" ceiling light featuring a stacked steel ring light shade suspended by
Steel
$1,050Sale Price / item|40% Off
H 36 in W 19 in D 19 in
Mid-Century "Saturn" Ceiling Aluminum 19" Pendant by Kurt Versen, 16 Available
By Kurt Versen
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Kurt Versen designed the "Saturn" ceiling light featuring a stacked aluminum ring light shade
Aluminum
$810Sale Price / item|40% Off
H 36 in Dm 20 in
Mid-Century Saturn Ceiling Steel 20" Hooded Pendant by Kurt Versen, 6 Available
By Kurt Versen
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Kurt Versen designed "Saturn" ceiling light featuring a stacked steel ring light shade with a hood
Steel
$1,695 / set
H 23 in Dm 22 in
Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Pair of Saturn Style Pendant Lamps by Kurt Versen
By Kurt Versen
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fantastic pair of pendant lamps with 5 concentric rings in the shell of the to diffuse the light downward and reduce glare. In excellent vintage condition with minimal wear from age ...
Steel
$1,180 / item
H 15 in Dm 18 in
Art Deco, Machine Age Brushed Aluminum "saturn" Hanging Pendant Chandelier
By Kurt Versen
Located in Buffalo, NY
Art Deco, Machine Age brushed aluminum "SATURN' hanging pendant chandelier, amazing design and
Aluminum
$1,580 / item
H 11 in Dm 19 in
Art Moderne /Deco Aluminum and Glass "SATURN" Hanging Pendant Chandelier
By Kurt Versen
Located in Buffalo, NY
Very unusual Art Moderne /Deco aluminum and glass "SATURN" hanging pendant chandelier, U.F O.Flying
Aluminum
$750Sale Price / item|40% Off
H 30 in W 30 in D 30 in
Mid-century "Saturn" Ceiling Steel 20" Pendant by Kurt Versen
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Kurt Versen designed "Saturn" ceiling light featuring a stacked steel ring light shade suspended by
Steel
Pair of Russian Saturn Lamps, 1960s
By Kurt Versen
Located in Sint Joris Weert, BE
A pair of rare Russian Saturn lamps in de style of Kurt Versen. Great Space Age design with five
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Kurt Versen Saturn Pendants Lamps
By Kurt Versen
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Iconic Saturn triple ring pendant lamps in bone white. Lamps have been restored to their original
Steel
Mid-Century "Saturn" Ceiling Pendants by Kurt Versen
By Kurt Versen
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Kurt Versen designed "Saturn" ceiling light featuring a stacked steel ring light shade suspended by
Steel
Midcentury "Saturn" Ceiling Steel 20" Pendant by Kurt Versen,
By Kurt Versen
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Kurt Versen designed "Saturn" ceiling light featuring a stacked steel ring light shade suspended by
Steel
Midcentury "Saturn" Ceiling Steel 26" Pendant by Kurt Versen
By Kurt Versen
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Kurt Versen designed the "Saturn" ceiling light featuring a stacked steel ring light shade
Steel
Kurt Versen Mid Century Modern Saturn Ring UFO Pendant Lights
By Kurt Versen
Located in Surrey, BC
Set of eight original Kurt Versen pendant lights salvaged from a church built in 1958. These iconic
Metal
10 Mid-Century "Saturn" Ceiling Pendants by Kurt Versen for Smoot-Holm
By Kurt Versen
Located in Van Nuys, CA
10 Kurt Versen designed "Saturn" ceiling light featuring a stacked steel ring light shade suspended
Steel
Mid-Century "Saturn" Ceiling Steel 20" Pendant by Kurt Versen, 22 Available
By Kurt Versen
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Kurt Versen designed "Saturn" ceiling light featuring a stacked steel ring light shade suspended by
Steel
Midcentury "Saturn" Ceiling Pendants by Kurt Versen
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Kurt Versen designed "Saturn" ceiling light featuring a stacked steel ring light shade suspended by
Steel
Prescolite Mid-Century Modern Saturn Ring Flush Mount Light
By Prescolite, Kurt Versen
Located in Chesterfield, NJ
Classic ring light made by Prescolite in the 1950s/60s. This flush mount fixture consists of three concentric rings which nicely diffuse the light. It has been freshly powder coated ...
Metal
Midcentury "Saturn" Ceiling Pendants by Kurt Verse
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Kurt Versen designed “Saturn“ ceiling light featuring a stacked steel ring light shade suspended by
Steel
Midcentury "Saturn" Ceiling Pendants by Kurt Verse, 10 Avail.
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Kurt Versen designed “Saturn“ ceiling light featuring a stacked steel ring light shade suspended by
Steel
Sold
H 10.5 in Dm 14 in
Classic Mid Century 3-ring "Saturn" pendant light attrib to Kurt Versen / Alzak
By Kurt Versen
Located in Buffalo, NY
Classic Mid Century 3-ring "Saturn" pendant light attrib to Kurt Versen manufactured by Alzak
Metal, Aluminum
Pair of Mid-Century Industrial Saturn Ring Pendants
By Kurt Versen
Located in San Francisco, CA
Pair of Mid-Century painted metal Industrial Saturn ring hanging pendant lights designed by Kurt
Metal
Midcentury Space Age UFO Style Pendant, 1970s / Up to 14 Pieces
By Elektrosvit, Kurt Versen
Located in Praha, CZ
- Czechoslovakia, - Around 1970 - Good original condition.
Metal
Mid-Century Round Cocoon Pendant Lamp, 1960s, Italy
By Achille Castiglioni
Located in Hagenbach, DE
This is a cocoon hanging lamp crafted in Italy during the 1960s, showcasing the elegance and innovation of mid-century Italian design. The lamp features a strikingly beautiful round ...
Resin
$17,023 / item
H 53.15 in W 125.99 in D 59.06 in
Oval Brass and Parchment Chandelier by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires
By Diego Mardegan
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Beautiful chandelier by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires, this other version of the spider chandelier has longer arms on the sides giving the oval shape. The metal arms paint...
Metal, Brass
$1,082 / item
H 35.44 in Dm 11.82 in
1 of 7 Large Glass Pendant Light by Peill & Putzler, Germany, 1970s
By Peill & Putzler, Koch & Lowy
Located in Aachen, NRW
A special round dark yellow glass pendant designed by Peill & Putzler, manufactured in Germany, circa 1970s. High quality and in very good condition. Cleaned, well-wired, and ready t...
Brass
Hans-Agne Jakobsson '1003 Hans Pendant' in Pine for Vaarnii
By Vaarnii, Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Glendale, CA
Hans-Agne Jakobsson '1003 Hans Pendant' in pine for Vaarnii. First created by legendary designer Hans-Agne Jakobsson, the '1003 Hans Pendant' is a uniquely architectural lamp with a...
Pine
$3,969 / item
H 28.35 in W 40.16 in D 34.65 in
"Pietra" Curved Armchair with Leather Arms Upholstered in Bouclé Fabric
By Studio Marta Manente
Located in Centro, RS
Pietra from Italian: Stone The designer Marta Manente is of Italian descent, her great-grandparents migrated from Italy over 100 years ago and lived in the region of Bento Gonçalves ...
Bouclé
Solo Rugs Solid Modern Hand Loomed Blue Runner Area Rug
Located in Norwalk, CT
Subtle tone-on-tone stripes give the Solid collection a depth and sophistication all its own. These rugs can pull the disparate elements of a room into a beautifully cohesive whole; ...
Cotton
Franco Albini for Sirrah swivel wall lamp, Italy circa 1960s
By Sirrah, Franco Albini and Franca Helg
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Franco Albini for Sirrah AM/AS wall lamp. Designed and made in Italy, 1960s. Chrome plated metal and enameled metal. Takes 1 medium base bulb. Complimentary US rewiring upon request....
Metal
$2,695Sale Price|46% Off
H 18 in Dm 22 in
1970s Lightolier 16-Arm Chrome Sputnik Style Chandelier with Glass Shade , Usa
By Lightolier
Located in St- Leonard, Quebec
16 mouth blowed glass shade sitting on a deep chrome finish structure from Lightolier. Each shade measure 5 in. diameter. Solid, well made construction. Use 16 candelabra E12 s...
Chrome
Poul Henningsen Hanging Lamp for Louis Poulsen
By Poul Henningsen
Located in Antwerp, BE
A vintage PH5 hanging lamp designed by Poul Henningsen for Louis Poulsen. First manufactured in 1957 for Louis Poulsen, this striking vintage PH5 Pendant is one of the most recogniza...
Aluminum
$2,750
H 30 in W 63 in D 33.375 in
Brutalist Belgian Slatted Oak Dining Table w/ Rounded Legs Attributed to DePuydt
By De Puydt
Located in Los Angeles, CA
DePuydt attributed Brutalist heavy oak dining table with pointed footing. In original condition with visible wear and fading to the table top, consistent with its age and use. Shown ...
Oak
Brass Counterbalance Chandelier by Lawson-Fenning
By Lawson-Fenning
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The counterbalance chandelier features a brass rod that is delicately balanced with a brass finial on one end and a large bulb on the other. The chandelier is available in brass or p...
Brass
$434 / item
H 3.54 in W 4.92 in D 5.51 in
Galupa Art Deco Wall Sconce, Optical Glass & Aluminum, Up/Down Lighting
Located in İstiklal, TR
GALUPA Art Deco Wall Sconce, a masterpiece of design that effortlessly combines elegance and functionality. This stunning wall sconce is crafted in the timeless Art Deco style, featu...
Aluminum
$640Sale Price|28% Off
H 7.88 in Dm 18.9 in
1958, Poul Henningsen for Louis Poulsen, PH5 Pendant Light
By Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen
Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL
This chair is part of the private collection of Casey Godrie and is situated in his private house. Ask him for competitive shipping quotes. His incredible Dune Villa, Amsterdam Beac...
Metal
Swedish Designer, Chandelier, Brass, Glass, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and beige opaline glass chandelier designed and produced in Sweden, 1940s. Dimensions of canopy (inches): 3.15” H x 3.25” Diameter Socket takes standard E-26 bulbs. 5 socket...
Brass
LUte Sconce
By Lumfardo Luminaires
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The stunning LUte sconce by Lumfardo Luminaires is an up and down fixed cylindrical wall sconce in unlacquered patinated brass or unlacquered gold finish. An all brass fixture, with ...
Gold, 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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