Large Mid-Century Three-Arm Tiered Capiz Shell Teardrop Chandelier
Located in St. Louis, MO
Unique three-arm chandelier with translucent Capiz shells, having lead frames forming teardrop shaped globes.
Shell
Large Capiz Shell chandelier, in the style of Verner Panton, 1980s
By Verner Panton
Located in Lyon, FR
Spectacular 1980s chandelier in the style of Verner Panton, composed of hand-assembled Capiz shell discs suspended on nylon threads. This sculptural light creates a striking visual i...
Shell, Wood, Nylon
Large Capiz Shell Cylinder Pendant Light
Located in New Westminster, British Columbia
This dramatic large-scale capiz shell pendant is stunning! Featuring a long, cylindrical form that would suit a tall entrance, stair well, as a Minimalist fixture over a dining table...
Brass
1960 Large Capiz-Shell Pendant Light Lotus Ball Chandelier
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Elegant large globular Capiz-Shell lotus ball pendant light made in the 1960s.
Brass
Large globe shaped capizshell pendant
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
#1-1928 Large capiz shell pendant
Large Scalloped Capiz Shell Pendant
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
#1-2603a A large scalloped -edge capiz shell pendant.Three internal lights.
Brass
Large Bell Capiz Shell Pendant
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
#1-2910 A large bell shaped capiz shell pendant. Three internal lights each light 60 watt edison based bulb
Brass
Large Capiz Shell Sputnik Fixture
Located in New York, NY
Large Capiz Shell Sputnik Fixture
Brass
Large Capiz Shell Lamp
By Willy Daro
Located in Antwerp, BE
Beautiful flower form chandelier by Belgian designer Willy Daro with capiz shell flowers. The light represents the attempt of the designer Willy Daro to bring art and sculpture into ...
A Large Capiz Shell Hanging Light
Located in NYC, NY
A large Capiz shell hanging light suspended by a wooden disk. Additional Capiz valance included which is optional to use.
String, Wood, Shell
1960 Large Capiz Shell Lotus Ball Chandelier Pendant Light
By Verner Panton, Rausch
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Elegant large globular pendant light made in the 1960s. Handcrafted and assembled in a lotus flower pattern. Measures: diameter 19.7” (55 cm), height 31.5" in. (80 cm). Lighting: ...
Chrome
Large French Mid-Century Capiz Shell Pendant Light (2 available)
Located in London, GB
A large shell pendant light or chandelier. France, c1960s.
Shell
Large Capiz Shell Chandelier in Rare Globe Form
Located in Essex, MA
Rare Capiz Shell Chandelier in Globe Form. Style of Verner Panton Who Designed for J. Lüber AG, Switzerland, Mid-Century
Chrome
Large Verner Panton Capiz Shell Chandelier, 1970s, Denmark
By Verner Panton
Located in Antwerp, BE
Vintage Verner Panton chandelier, 1960s. Made of three tiers of Capiz shells hung by a clear nylon thread. Wooden base. Lit by three bulbs. In very good original condition. Measur...
Hardwood, Shell
Circa 1950's Large Capiz Shell Fixture
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
#1-1616 Capiz shell fixture with 5 pod shaped pendants circling bowl shaped upright shell. Can be flushmounted or chain hung
Large scale capiz shell ceiling fixture by Verner Panton
Located in New York, NY
Large scale capiz shell ceiling fixture by Verner Panton.
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Chrome
Mid-Century Modern Large Long Wood & Capiz Shell Chandelier, 1960s
By Verner Panton
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
For your consideration is a long and luxurious, capiz shell chandelier, with a wooden top, circa the 1960s. In very good vintage condition. The dimensions are 16" Dia x 66" L.
Shell
Pair of Very Large Verner Panton Style Capiz Shell Chandeliers
By Verner Panton
Located in Dallas, TX
Wood tops, in beautiful condition. Measures: These are over 5' long. Stunning.
Wire
Large Petal capiz shell pendant
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
#1-1699 Petal shaped capiz shell
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H 17.72 in Dm 27.96 in L 17.72 in
Pair of Extra Large Capiz Shell Chandeliers by Verner Panton for Luber AG. Swiss
By J. Luber Ag, Verner Panton
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
Beautiful set of two complete original extra large capiz shell chandeliers designed by Verner Panton for J. Luber Ag in Switzerland, 1964. These two extra large chandeliers measures...
Chrome
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H 17.72 in Dm 27.96 in
Pair of Extra Large Capiz Shell Chandeliers by Verner Panton for Luber AG. Swiss
By J. Luber Ag, Verner Panton
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
Beautiful set of two complete original extra large capiz shell chandeliers designed by Verner Panton for J. Luber Ag in Switzerland, 1964. These two extra large chandeliers measures...
Chrome
Circa 1950 Capiz Shell Pendant 2 available
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
1-1534 large ovaid shaped capiz shell pendants priced individually
Large Capiz Shell Pendant Light Fixture
Located in San Francisco, CA
A mid-20th century large sphere shaped or flower form capiz shell hanging pendant light fixture.
Shell
Large Capiz-Shell Pendant Light Lotus Ball, 1960s
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Large globular Capiz-shell lotus ball pendant light made in the 1960s.
Large Midcentury Capiz Shell Pendant /Lantern. (2 available)
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
capiz shell pagoda shaped lantern with brass frame. Two available. Priced individually Imperfections in shell Takes one 100 watt bulb
Shell
Large Elongated Vase Form Capiz Shell Pendant Chandelier
Located in Rochester, NY
A large capiz shell elongated bottle neck vase shaped pendant chandelier w/ long metal chain and plug in old electric wiring.
Brass, Lead
Large Capiz Shell Lotus Ball Chandelier Pendant Light, Germany, 1960s
By Rausch, Verner Panton
Located in Aachen, NRW
Stunning capiz shell Lotus ball chandelier pendant light Germany, 1960s It requires 1 x E27 standard bulbs with 100W max each. A light bulb is not included. It is possible to ins...
Chrome
Large Verner Panton style Capiz Shell Chandelier
By Verner Panton
Located in London, GB
Spectacular three tier capiz shell chandelier, reminiscent of Panton’s 1964 ‘3DM’ design, is made circa 1965. The circular capiz shell discs are mounted on a wooden ceiling plate by ...
Shell, Wood, Nylon
Very Large Chandelier in Brass and Capiz Shell
Located in Antwerp, BE
Large chandelier, Europe, 1950s, 1970s. Large circular 90 cm/36 inch chandelier with many layers of capiz shells.The frame is made of brass and holds numerous round capiz shells in ...
Brass
Large Capiz Shell Lamp by Feldman Lighting, 1960s
By Feldman Lighting Co.
Located in Zaandam, NL
A rare and exceptional large capiz shell ball chandelier from the Feldman lighting Company Los Angeles ( 1960s ). This lamp was made in their studio in the Philippines and is in grea...
Brass
Vintage Capiz Shell Extra Large Chandelier by Verner Panton
By Verner Panton
Located in New York, NY
Vintage capiz shell extra large chandelier by Verner Panton.
Shell, Wood
Large Globe Shaped Capiz shell Mother of Pearl Chandelier
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
1674 Large globe shaped Capiz shell mother of pearl chandelier with lotus flower pattern with nickel edging Takes on 100 watt edison based bulb
Mother-of-Pearl
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H 17.72 in Dm 27.96 in
1960s, Extra Large Capiz Shell Chandelier by Verner Panton for Luber Ag, Swiss
By Verner Panton, J. Luber Ag
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
Beautiful and complete original extra-large capiz shell chandelier designed by Verner Panton for J. Luber Ag in Switzerland, 1964. This extra large chandelier measures a diameter of...
Chrome
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H 36 in Dm 21.66 in
Large Handcrafted Capiz Shell Three-Light Lotus Ball Chandelier by Rausch, 1960s
By Rausch
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
Large capiz shell mother of pearl and brass three-light globe shaped chandelier by Rausch Beleuchtung, Germany, 1960s. Handcrafted and assembled in a lotus flower pattern with brass ...
Brass
Large French Puca Shell Capiz Pendant
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Large French Puca Shell Capiz Pendant, two large clusters of shells held together with round wooden base.
Shell
Large Capiz Shell Ceiling Fixture
Located in Papaikou, HI
Large Capiz Shell fixture that resembles the shape of a christmas ornament. It has 4 light sockets in it. It's suspended from a long steel drop. Total height is approx. 56". Just...
Metal
Large Capiz and Brass Saucer Pendant Chandelier
Located in Stamford, CT
This rare large capiz shell saucer pendant light fixture will bring mid century cool to any space.
Brass
$2,183
H 31 in Dm 10 in
Arts & Crafts Era Venetian Pendant Light of Mouthblown Glass into an Iron Frame
Located in Lisse, NL
Stylish, good size and excellent condition hallway pendant from Venice. Every now and then, we come across a piece that feels less like a discovery and more like a gift. This Veneti...
Brass, Iron, Wire
$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
Bertu Counter Stools, White Oak Counter Stool, Chile Stool
By Bertu Furniture
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Bertu Counter Stools, White Oak Counter Stool, Chile Stool This White Oak Chile Counter Stool is beautifully constructed from solid wood in Ohio, USA. The stool is chunky and modern...
Wood, Oak
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
Arts & Crafts Venetian Pendant Light of Mouthblown Glass into an Iron Frame
Located in Lisse, NL
Stylish and excellent condition hallway pendant from Venice. Every now and then, we come across a piece that feels less like a discovery and more like a gift. This Venetian smoked g...
Brass, Iron, Wire
Capiz Shell Chandelier
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Capiz shell chandelier consisting of 3 vintage capiz shells which we incorporated into a chandelier. The canopy is 5" diameter. The lengths from the top of canopy to the top of shell...
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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