Contemporary Pendant 'EL Lamp CS1' by NOOM, Large, Brass
By Kateryna Sokolova, NOOM
Located in Paris, IDF
Brand: NOOM Designer: Kateryna Sokolova Materials: Brass Dimensions: H 33 cm x W 15 cm x D 15 cm Net Weight: 3 kg Electrification: 2 × LED G9 10W. EL collection of lighting is inspi...
Brass
Contemporary Pendant 'EL Lamp CS2' by NOOM, Large, Copper
By Kateryna Sokolova, NOOM
Located in Paris, IDF
Brand: NOOM Designer: Kateryna Sokolova Materials: Copper Dimensions: H 33 cm x W 15 cm x D 15 cm Net Weight: 3 kg Electrification: 2 × LED G9 10W. EL collection of lighting is insp...
Brass
Contemporary Pendant Lamps 'Calm' in Black Lava Stone 'Large'
By Buzao, Bentu Design
Located in Paris, IDF
Pendant lamps 'Calm' by Buzao x Bentu design. Black lava stone Three different sizes: H 14.5 cm, D 18 cm H 14.5 cm, D 28 cm H 14.5 cm, D 33 cm (Sold individually) 19.5 cm high, ...
Lava
Contemporary Pendant Lamp 'Alley' by AGO 'Large - RAW' (Limited Edition)
By AGO Lighting
Located in Paris, IDF
'THE RAW' Collection - Limited Edition Alley pendant lamp by AGO Lighting Painted aluminum, white opal glass LED G9 110-240V (not included) Available colors: Charcoal, white, grey...
Aluminum
A Very large Contemporary Bronze And Opaline Glass Asymmetrical Lantern
Located in London, GB
An unusual and very large lantern or pendant in patinated dark bronze frame work with asymmetrical patterned borders and opaline white glass panels. Very contemporary in design with ...
Bronze
Contemporary Unique Large Pink Pendant Lamp Handblown Glass by Courtney Kinnare
By Courtney Kinnare
Located in New York, NY
Sherbet Sorbetto Pendant by Courtney Kinnare Represented by Tuleste Factory Handblown Glass Globe, Brass Hardware Large: approx. D 8–9" Introducing Courtney’s debut collection of...
Brass
Contemporary Unique Large Blue Pendant Lamp Handblown Glass by Courtney Kinnare
By Courtney Kinnare
Located in New York, NY
Huckleberry Sorbetto Pendant by Courtney Kinnare Represented by Tuleste Factory Handblown Glass Globe, Brass Hardware Dia 9" Introducing Courtney’s debut collection of handblown ...
Brass
Panelitos Sphere Lamp Large by Piegatto, a Contemporary Sculptural Lamp
Located in Guatemala, GU
A captivating lighting fixture that seamlessly blends natural elegance with modern design. Crafted from sustainable bamboo, this spherical ceiling lamp brings warmth, texture, and a ...
Bamboo
Contemporary Earthy Time Warp Pendant Large Handcrafted by Jan Ernst
Located in 1204, CH
Deeply intrigued by surrealism, Ernst is intrigued by surrealist painters' studies of time, it's passing, and its link to their surrounding environments in order to create illogical ...
Ceramic
Panelitos Teardrop Lamp Large by Piegatto, a Contemporary Sculptural Lamp
Located in Guatemala, GU
Other Specifications: - 30 Bamboo veneers hand woven with silk and cotton threads. -Cloth Cable color kakhi - Color: This lamp color can be customized: interior and exterior color ...
Bamboo
Large Contemporary Pendant Light, Sculptural Collectible Design "Ikigai" by AOAO
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
- Colour is customisable (Please see the colour chart). - Voltage can be set to 120V or 230V - If you require colour/material samples, please feel free to let us know. Ikigai is a...
Brass
Panelitos Orb Lamp Large by Piegatto, a Contemporary Sculptural Lamp
Located in Guatemala, GU
Introducing the Orb Ceiling Lamp, a stunning lighting fixture crafted from bamboo that brings a touch of natural elegance to any space. This lamp features a meticulously woven bamboo...
Bamboo
Large Pendant Light, Black Patina Finish, Metal and Acrylic, Contemporary Art.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Large pendant light, black patina finish, metal and acrylic, contemporary artwork. This pendant light consists of two meticulously designed aluminium circles, each fitted with a war...
Metal
Contemporary Pendant Lamp 'Cotton' by Sebastian Herkner x Ago, Large - Charcoal
By Sebastian Herkner, AGO Lighting
Located in Paris, IDF
Cotton Pendant lamp by Sebastian Herkner x AGO Lighting Materials: Aluminium, Stainless Light Source: Integrated LED (SMD), DC Watt. 12W Color temp. 2700 / 3000K Cable Length: 3M...
Aluminum, Stainless Steel
Contemporary Blue Glazed Time Warp Pendant Large Handcrafted by Jan Ernst
Located in 1204, CH
Deeply intrigued by surrealism, Ernst is intrigued by surrealist painters' studies of time, it's passing, and its link to their surrounding environments in order to create illogical ...
Ceramic
Contemporary Large Simple X Dark Bronze Pendant Light by Christopher Boots
By Christopher Boots
Located in Geneve, CH
Simple Positive Pendant Light by Christopher Boots Dimensions: 122 x 53 x 4 cm Materials: Brass, Copper, Glass Available in different finishes. Please contact us. SIMPLE SERIES emp...
Bronze
Contemporary Large Simple X Bronze Brass Glass Pendant Light, Christopher Boots
By Christopher Boots
Located in Geneve, CH
Simple X Pendant Light by Christopher Boots Dimensions: D 53 x W 122 x H 4 cm. Materials: Brass, Copper, Glass Available in different finishes. Please contact us. SIMPLE SERIES emp...
Bronze, Brass
Rone Contemporary Sconce or Flush-Mounted Pendant. Large 11"ø x 6" height
By Ovature Studios
Located in Torslanda, SE
The Rone range is an exploration of the delicate balance of Classic forms. In simplicity, quality is at the utmost importance and our solid brass parts are painstakingly milled or sp...
Brass
Contemporary Pendant Lamp STRIKHA Large Willow Vine Shade D 59 in. (1500 mm)
By Victoria Yakusha
Located in Miami, FL
STRIKHA big pendant lamp is a handcrafted contemporary lighting fixture made from woven willow vine over a steel frame. Its wide circular form and natural materiality create a warm a...
Willow
Rone Contemporary Sconce or Flush-Mounted Pendant. Large 11"ø x 6" height
By Ovature Studios
Located in Torslanda, SE
The Rone range is an exploration of the delicate balance of Classic forms. In simplicity, quality is at the utmost importance and our solid brass parts are painstakingly milled or sp...
Brass
Tubular Murano Style Chandelier 3-Tiered
Located in Dallas, TX
Large contemporary Murano glass chandelier in the style of venin.
Glass, Murano Glass
Modern Flowers Sputnik Murano Glass Chandelier
Located in Rome, IT
Large contemporary Sputnik chandelier composed of precious hand blown Murano flowers art glasses with clear and white color.
Blown Glass
Flowers Sputnik Amazing Modern Murano Glass Chandelier
Located in Rome, IT
Large contemporary Sputnik chandelier composed of precious hand blown Murano flowers art glasses with clear and white color.
Blown Glass
"Fumato" modern cylinder chandelier in murano glass ceiling
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Large contemporary chandelier made by our Italian craftsman.
Murano Glass
Pair of Modern Flowers Sputnik Murano Glass Chandelier
Located in Rome, IT
Large contemporary Sputnik chandelier composed of precious hand blown Murano flowers art glasses with clear and white color.
Blown Glass
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Gorgeous Italian Painted Metal & Murano Glass 8 Arm Chandelier
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Very elegant contemporary Italian 8 arm large chandelier having cream painted metal body and arms decorated with glistening Murano glass flowers in amber and clear.
Metal
Corner 12-Light Blue Denim-Covered Murano Glass Chandelier by Sylcom
Located in Spinea, IT
Corner by Sylcom Light is a large contemporary Murano glass chandelier handcrafted in Venice using the traditional incamiciato glass technique.
Glass, Art Glass
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.
Designer Eva Menz wants the light to "evoke curiosity and a sense of wonder."
Working with resin, a tricky material, has created moments of failure — and enlightenment.
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The alluring pendant light exemplifies the designer’s winsome mid-career work.
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