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Large Scandinavian Adjustable Metal White Pendant, 1980s
By Form Light
Located in Antwerp, BE
A multi-layered metal pendant light varnished in white, in very good, used condition. 1980s
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Large Danish Modern Perforated Light Grey Ceramic Pendant, 1970s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Large, stunning, open base, handmade ceramic pendant. Rustic perforations showcasing the ceramic
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Ceramic

Large Vintage Industrial Pendant Light In Thick Brass And Copper, Denmark
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Large vintage industrial pendant light in thick copper and brass. Currently wire for European usage
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass, Copper

Large Danish Satellite Pendant Light by Vilhelm Wohlert for Louis Poulsen 1960s
By Vilhelm Wohlert
Located in Lisse, NL
black matching canopie This large globe pendant will be professionally rewired for safe and immediate
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Glass

Very Large Copper Pendant, Denmark, circa 1960s
By Th. Valentiner
Located in Wiesbaden, Hessen
An extra large Mid-Century Modern pendant light by Th.Valentiner, Denmark, circa 1970s. Made of
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass, Copper

Panto Large Pendant Light by Verner Panton
By Verpan, Verner Panton
Located in Horsens, DK
Pendant with a transparent acrylic sphere. White reflectors inside, suspended by three steel chains
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal, Aluminum

VP Globe Large Pendant Light by Verner Panton
By Verpan, Verner Panton
Located in Horsens, DK
Pendant made of transparent acrylic. Five reflectors inside. Suspended by three steel chains
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Louis Poulsen Large Patera Pendant Light by Øivind Slaatto
By Louis Poulsen
Located in Weston, FL
Øivind Slaatto (born 1978) is a promising Danish designer, recognized for his simple and poetic
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

PVC

Louis Poulsen, Large Metal Pendant Light by Poul Henningsen
By Louis Poulsen
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Louis Poulsen, large metal pendant light by Poul Henningsen. Measures: Width x height x length (mm
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Louis Poulsen, Large Glass Pendant Light by Poul Henningsen
By Louis Poulsen
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Louis Poulsen, large glass pendant light by Poul Henningsen. Width x Height x Length (mm) 450 x
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

VP Globe Glass Large Pendant Light by Verner Panton
By Verpan, Verner Panton
Located in Horsens, DK
Pendant made of transparent acrylic. Five reflectors inside. Suspended by three steel chains
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Pendant light 'Corona' by Jo Hammerborg for Fog & Mørup, Denmark 1960s
By Jo Hammerborg, Fog & Mørup
Located in Den Haag, NL
This large conical pendant lamp is made from brushed aluminum with a matte black shade. The model
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Aluminum

Louis Poulsen Extra Large Patera Pendant Light by Øivind Slaatto
By Louis Poulsen
Located in Weston, FL
Øivind Slaatto (born 1978) is a promising Danish designer, recognized for his simple and poetic
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

PVC

Louis Poulsen, Extra Large Metal Pendant Light by Poul Henningsen
By Louis Poulsen
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Louis Poulsen, extra large metal pendant light by Poul Henningsen. Measures: Width 500 x height
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Louis Poulsen, Extra Large Metal Pendant Light by Poul Henningsen
By Louis Poulsen
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Louis Poulsen, extra large metal pendant light by Poul Henningsen. Measures: Width 500 x Height
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Louis Poulsen, Extra Large Metal Pendant Light by Poul Henningsen
By Louis Poulsen
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Louis Poulsen, extra large metal pendant light by Poul Henningsen. Measures: Width x height x
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Louis Poulsen, Extra Large Metal Pendant Light by Poul Henningsen
By Louis Poulsen
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Louis Poulsen, extra large metal pendant light by Poul Henningsen. Measures: Width x height x
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Large Pendants in Patinated Brass by Brockmann-Petersen, Danish Modern, 1953
By H. Brockmann-Petersen
Located in Odense, DK
Pair of large brass pendants by Danish designer Brockmann-Petersen made for his stand at the
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Large Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian Hand-Woven Wicker Pendant, Denmark, 1960s
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
A lovely vintage Scandinavian hand-woven wicker pendant, Denmark, 1960s. This suspension light is
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Wicker

Louis Poulsen Large PH Artichoke Pendant Light by Poul Henningsen
By Louis Poulsen, Poul Henningsen
Located in Weston, FL
Poul Henningsen was born in Copenhagen by the famous Danish actress Agnes Henningsen. He never
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Large & Elegant Mid-Century Modern Rattan & Copper Pendant Lamp Denmark 1970s
Located in Munich, DE
Large and highly decorative Mid-Century Modern pendant lamp or hanging light. Manufactured probably
Category

Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Copper

Moon Extra Large Pendant Light in White by Verner Panton
By Verpan, Verner Panton
Located in Horsens, DK
Spherical lamp with vertical lamellae, arranged like a fan, for individual regulation of the light
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Louis Poulsen Large Cirque Pendant Light by Clara von Zweigbergk
By Louis Poulsen, Clara Von Zweigbergk
Located in Weston, FL
provides a downward glare-free soft light by means of the white lacquered inner reflector. Material
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Aluminum

PH Kontrast Pendant Light
By Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Original Kontrast PH ceiling light, designed by Poul Henningsen for Louis Poulsen. Ten enameled
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Steel

  • PH Kontrast Pendant Light
  • PH Kontrast Pendant Light
  • PH Kontrast Pendant Light
  • PH Kontrast Pendant Light
H 17.75 in. Dm 15 in.
Louis Poulsen Large PH Artichoke Pendant Light in Polished Stainless Steel
By Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen
Located in Weston, FL
Poul Henningsen was born in Copenhagen by the famous Danish actress Agnes Henningsen. He never
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Louis Poulsen Extra Large PH Artichoke Pendant Light by Poul Henningsen
By Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen
Located in Weston, FL
Poul Henningsen was born in Copenhagen by the famous Danish actress Agnes Henningsen. He never
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Michael Bang, Holmegaard Pendant Light
By Michael Bang, Holmegaard
Located in London, GB
Large Danish White Holmegaard glass pendant light by Michael Bang circa 1970.
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Glass

Unique Danish Falcon Ceiling Light by Fog & Mørup, Denmark
By Andreas Hansen, Fog & Mørup
Located in Haderslev, DK
icon from the Danish design era of the 1960s. Two toned orange lacquer. The large outer shade
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Sheet Metal

Louis Poulsen Large PH Artichoke Pendant Light in Brass by Poul Henningsen
By Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen
Located in Weston, FL
Poul Henningsen was born in Copenhagen by the famous Danish actress Agnes Henningsen. He never
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Louis Poulsen Extra Large PH Artichoke Pendant Light in Polished Stainless Steel
By Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen
Located in Weston, FL
Poul Henningsen was born in Copenhagen by the famous Danish actress Agnes Henningsen. He never
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Louis Poulsen Large PH Artichoke Pendant Light in Copper by Poul Henningsen
By Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen
Located in Weston, FL
Poul Henningsen was born in Copenhagen by the famous Danish actress Agnes Henningsen. He never
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Louis Poulsen Large PH Artichoke Pendant Light in Steel by Poul Henningsen
By Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen
Located in Weston, FL
Poul Henningsen was born in Copenhagen by the famous Danish actress Agnes Henningsen. He never
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Louis Poulsen Large PH Artichoke Pendant Light in White by Poul Henningsen
By Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen
Located in Weston, FL
Poul Henningsen was born in Copenhagen by the famous Danish actress Agnes Henningsen. He never
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Louis Poulsen Extra Large PH Artichoke Pendant Light in Copper, Poul Henningsen
By Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen
Located in Weston, FL
Poul Henningsen was born in Copenhagen by the famous Danish actress Agnes Henningsen. He never
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Semi Pendant, Large, Chrome
By Torsten Thorup & Claus Bonderup, Gubi
Located in Berkeley, CA
The Semi Pendant is a unique pendant lamp, based on two quarter-circles put together, back-to-back
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and ...

Materials

Aluminum

  • Semi Pendant, Large, Chrome
  • Semi Pendant, Large, Chrome
  • Semi Pendant, Large, Chrome
  • Semi Pendant, Large, Chrome
H 11.8 in. Dm 23.62 in.
Semi Pendant, Large, Brass
By Torsten Thorup & Claus Bonderup, Gubi
Located in Berkeley, CA
The Semi Pendant is a unique pendant lamp, based on two quarter-circles put together, back-to-back
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and ...

Materials

Aluminum

  • Semi Pendant, Large, Brass
  • Semi Pendant, Large, Brass
  • Semi Pendant, Large, Brass
  • Semi Pendant, Large, Brass
H 11.8 in. Dm 23.62 in.
Louis Poulsen Large Cirque Pendant Light in Yellow by Clara von Zweigbergk
By Clara Von Zweigbergk, Louis Poulsen
Located in Weston, FL
provides a downward glare-free soft light by means of the white lacquered inner reflector. Material
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Aluminum

Louis Poulsen Large Cirque Pendant Light in Red by Clara von Zweigbergk
By Clara Von Zweigbergk, Louis Poulsen
Located in Weston, FL
provides a downward glare-free soft light by means of the white lacquered inner reflector. Material
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Aluminum

Louis Poulsen Large Cirque Pendant Light in Copper by Clara von Zweigbergk
By Clara Von Zweigbergk, Louis Poulsen
Located in Weston, FL
provides a downward glare-free soft light by means of the white lacquered inner reflector. Material
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Aluminum

Louis Poulsen Large Cirque Pendant Light in Gray by Clara von Zweigbergk
By Clara Von Zweigbergk, Louis Poulsen
Located in Weston, FL
provides a downward glare-free soft light by means of the white lacquered inner reflector. Material
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Aluminum

Large Glass Globe Pendant Como by a. Gangkofner, 1958 by Peill & Putzler Denmark
By Peill & Putzler, Aloys F. Gangkofner
Located in Saarburg, RP
This rare large lamp is a true design classic from the 50s/60s. This lamp in an unusual design has
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Opaline Glass

Satellite Pendant, Large, Red
By Gubi, Mathieu Matégot
Located in Berkeley, CA
The Satellite pendant of two sizes is designed by Mathieu Matégot in 1953 with geometrical shapes
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and ...

Materials

Metal

  • Satellite Pendant, Large, Red
  • Satellite Pendant, Large, Red
  • Satellite Pendant, Large, Red
  • Satellite Pendant, Large, Red
H 15.11 in. Dm 22.44 in.
Satellite Pendant, Large, Gold
By Gubi, Mathieu Matégot
Located in Berkeley, CA
The Satellite pendant of two sizes is designed by Mathieu Matégot in 1953 with geometrical shapes
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and ...

Materials

Metal

  • Satellite Pendant, Large, Gold
  • Satellite Pendant, Large, Gold
  • Satellite Pendant, Large, Gold
  • Satellite Pendant, Large, Gold
H 15.11 in. Dm 22.44 in.
Satellite Pendant, Large, Grey
By Gubi, Mathieu Matégot
Located in Berkeley, CA
The Satellite Pendant of two sizes is designed by Mathieu Matégot in 1953 with geometrical shapes
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and ...

Materials

Metal

  • Satellite Pendant, Large, Grey
  • Satellite Pendant, Large, Grey
  • Satellite Pendant, Large, Grey
  • Satellite Pendant, Large, Grey
H 15.11 in. Dm 22.44 in.
Large Swedish Pendant Light Cyklon by P. O. Ström with Yellow Lacquer, 1970s
By P.O. Strøm 1
Located in Aarhus C, DK
Large modernist or retro pendant light made by P. O. Ström in Sweden in the 1970s The metal
Category

Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Semi Pendant, Large, White
By Gubi, Torsten Thorup & Claus Bonderup
Located in Berkeley, CA
The Semi Pendant is a unique pendant lamp, based on two quarter-circles put together, back-to-back
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and ...

Materials

Aluminum

  • Semi Pendant, Large, White
  • Semi Pendant, Large, White
  • Semi Pendant, Large, White
  • Semi Pendant, Large, White
H 11.8 in. Dm 23.62 in.
Semi Pendant, Large, Black
By Gubi, Torsten Thorup & Claus Bonderup
Located in Berkeley, CA
The Semi Pendant is a unique pendant lamp, based on two quarter-circles put together, back-to-back
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and ...

Materials

Aluminum

  • Semi Pendant, Large, Black
  • Semi Pendant, Large, Black
  • Semi Pendant, Large, Black
  • Semi Pendant, Large, Black
H 11.8 in. Dm 23.62 in.
Semi Pendant, Large, Copper
By Gubi, Torsten Thorup & Claus Bonderup
Located in Berkeley, CA
The Semi Pendant is a unique pendant lamp, based on two quarter-circles put together, back-to-back
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and ...

Materials

Aluminum

  • Semi Pendant, Large, Copper
  • Semi Pendant, Large, Copper
  • Semi Pendant, Large, Copper
  • Semi Pendant, Large, Copper
H 11.8 in. Dm 23.62 in.
Louis Poulsen Extra Large PH Artichoke Pendant Light in White by Poul Henningsen
By Louis Poulsen, Poul Henningsen
Located in Weston, FL
Poul Henningsen was born in Copenhagen by the famous Danish actress Agnes Henningsen. He never
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Louis Poulsen Extra Large PH Artichoke Pendant Light in Brass by Poul Henningsen
By Louis Poulsen, Poul Henningsen
Located in Weston, FL
Poul Henningsen was born in Copenhagen by the famous Danish actress Agnes Henningsen. He never
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Louis Poulsen Extra Large PH Artichoke Pendant Light in Steel by Poul Henningsen
By Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen
Located in Weston, FL
Poul Henningsen was born in Copenhagen by the famous Danish actress Agnes Henningsen. He never
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Ronde Pendant, Large, Grey
By Gubi
Located in Berkeley, CA
the bed or use one of the larger Ronde pendants above the dining table to set just the right lighting
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and ...

Materials

Aluminum

  • Ronde Pendant, Large, Grey
  • Ronde Pendant, Large, Grey
  • Ronde Pendant, Large, Grey
  • Ronde Pendant, Large, Grey
H 11.02 in. Dm 15.75 in.
Ronde Pendant, Large, White
By Gubi
Located in Berkeley, CA
the bed or use one of the larger Ronde pendants above the dining table to set just the right lighting
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and ...

Materials

Aluminum

  • Ronde Pendant, Large, White
  • Ronde Pendant, Large, White
  • Ronde Pendant, Large, White
  • Ronde Pendant, Large, White
H 11.02 in. Dm 15.75 in.
Ronde Pendant, Large, Red
By Gubi
Located in Berkeley, CA
the bed or use one of the larger Ronde pendants above the dining table to set just the right lighting
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and ...

Materials

Aluminum

  • Ronde Pendant, Large, Red
  • Ronde Pendant, Large, Red
  • Ronde Pendant, Large, Red
  • Ronde Pendant, Large, Red
H 11.02 in. Dm 15.75 in.
Ronde Pendant, Large, Black
By Gubi
Located in Berkeley, CA
the bed or use one of the larger Ronde pendants above the dining table to set just the right lighting
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and ...

Materials

Aluminum

  • Ronde Pendant, Large, Black
  • Ronde Pendant, Large, Black
  • Ronde Pendant, Large, Black
  • Ronde Pendant, Large, Black
H 11.02 in. Dm 15.75 in.
Satellite Pendant Large Black
By Mathieu Matégot, Gubi
Located in Berkeley, CA
The Satellite Pendant of two sizes is designed by Mathieu Matégot in 1953 with geometrical shapes
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and ...

Materials

Metal

  • Satellite Pendant Large Black
  • Satellite Pendant Large Black
  • Satellite Pendant Large Black
  • Satellite Pendant Large Black
H 15.11 in. Dm 22.44 in.
Satellite Pendant, Large, White
By Mathieu Matégot, Gubi
Located in Berkeley, CA
The Satellite Pendant of two sizes is designed by Mathieu Matégot in 1953 with geometrical shapes
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and ...

Materials

Metal

  • Satellite Pendant, Large, White
  • Satellite Pendant, Large, White
  • Satellite Pendant, Large, White
  • Satellite Pendant, Large, White
H 15.11 in. Dm 22.44 in.
Large "Ships Lamp" Pendant Light by Sidse Werner for Holmegaard, c. 1970's
By Holmgaard, Sidse Werner
Located in Norwalk, CT
A beautiful and rare oversized pull-down pendant lamp in brushed brass, designed by Sidse Werner
Category

Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Poul Henningsen Pendant Model, Charlottenborg 1960s, Denmark
By Poul Henningsen
Located in London, GB
The Charlottenborg pendant lamp is a famous piece of Danish design. Designed by Poul Henningsen for
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Addicted to Us Pendant Light Brass
By Marie Burgos Design
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The addicted to us pendant light features a large hand blown smoke-colored glass shade set around a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Blown Glass

  • Addicted to Us Pendant Light Brass
  • Addicted to Us Pendant Light Brass
  • Addicted to Us Pendant Light Brass
  • Addicted to Us Pendant Light Brass
H 10.6 in. W 12.6 in. D 12.6 in.
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Large Danish Pendant Light For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the large Danish pendant light you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, aluminum and brass, every large Danish pendant light was constructed with great care. If you’re shopping for a large Danish pendant light, we have 581 options in-stock, while there are 205 modern editions to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer large Danish pendant light, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right large Danish pendant light, those designed in mid-century modern, Scandinavian Modern and modern styles are of considerable interest. You’ll likely find more than one large Danish pendant light that is appealing in its simplicity, but Louis Poulsen, Poul Henningsen and Fog & Mørup produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Large Danish Pendant Light?

Prices for a large Danish pendant light can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $266 and can go as high as $700,000, while the average can fetch as much as $1,413.

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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