Large Copper Lantern Pendant
Antique & Large Copper Lantern / Pendant Light with Cathedral Glass Late 1800s
Located in Lisse, NL
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With antique light fixtures as one of our specialties, we know how rare large copper lanterns from the
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Antique 19th Century European Victorian Chandeliers and Pendants
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Bronze, Copper, Metal, Brass
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H 36 in Dm 16.2 in
Bronze and Copper Lantern or Pendant Dublin Ireland Beautifully 1930's (5) Avail
Located in Chicago, IL
Copper Dome. Suppose, some people today might refer to this as a large Pendant Light, but with way
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Vintage 1930s English Country Lanterns
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Bronze, Copper
H 31.63 in Dm 24.25 in
Large English Georgian Copper & Lead Glazed Lantern
Located in Staffordshire, GB
Circa 1830
Large English Georgian copper & lead glazed lantern
Measures: W45 x D45 x H93
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Antique 1820s English Chandeliers and Pendants
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Copper, Lead
Large Arts & Crafts era Jugendstil Brass and Copper Pendant Light, Lantern
Located in Lisse, NL
Large and stylish Jugendstil pendant with original, curved glass panels.
This stunning design is
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Early 20th Century European Arts and Crafts Chandeliers and Pendants
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Brass, Copper
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H 22.5 in Dm 14 in
French Arts and Crafts Gothic Copper Lantern A very unusual light
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
French Arts and Crafts Gothic Copper Lantern
A very unusual light, the light is a Conical shape
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Limburg Mid Century Bronze and Glass Pendant Lamp Chandelier, circa 1960
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Vienna, AT
copper brass pendant from Limburg, Germany. This large fixture features handblown bubble and textured
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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
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Garcia & Cumini Large 'Spokes 2’ Metal Suspension Lamp in Black for Foscarini
By Garcia and Cumini, Foscarini
Located in Glendale, CA
Garcia & Cumini large 'Spokes 2’ metal suspension lamp in black for Foscarini
Designed by Cumini
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Foscarini Spokes 2 Piccola Suspension Lamp in Graphite by Garcia and Cumini
By Foscarini, Garcia and Cumini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
lanterns or birdcages.
An object of forceful iconic impact, displaying a concept of lighting based on
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Steel
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Large Copper Lantern Pendant For Sale on 1stDibs
With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the large copper lantern pendant you’re looking for. Frequently made of metal, glass and copper, every large copper lantern pendant was constructed with great care. There are 8 variations of the antique or vintage large copper lantern pendant you’re looking for, while we also have 2 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect large copper lantern pendant — we have versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. A large copper lantern pendant made by mid-century modern designers — as well as those associated with Victorian — is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one large copper lantern pendant that is appealing in its simplicity, but Foscarini, Garcia and Cumini and Archimede Seguso produced versions that are worth a look.
How Much is a Large Copper Lantern Pendant?
Prices for a large copper lantern pendant can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $2,161 and can go as high as $10,800, while the average can fetch as much as $3,861.
Finding the Right chandeliers-pendant-lights for You
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 and vintage 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 (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), 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.
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 whimsical — like the work of Beau & Bien’s Sylvie Maréchal, frequently inspired by her dreams — 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.
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