Large Contemporary Designer Drum Shade 3-Light Chandelier In Floral Fabric
Located in Morristown, NJ
21st c., Large contemporary designer 3-light drum shade in a floral print fabric with polished nickel downrod. No visible signature. The fabric is in an abstract green floral patter...
Metal
Fabric Shade & Wood Large Pendant Lamp by Temde, 1960s, Germany
By Temde Leuchten
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Beautiful retro fabric shade & wood large pendant lamp by Temde, 1960s, Germany Lampshade is in very good vintage condition. This lamp works with E27 light bulbs. Wired and s...
Fabric, Wood
Modern Fabric Pendant Light Large From Studio Mirei to Costantini, Phantasma
By Costantini
Located in New York, NY
Providing perfect light in a unique form, this pendant lamp will complement a modern interior, providing a subtle glow and captivating ambiance. The name Phantasma comes from its eth...
Fabric, Natural Fiber
Extra Large Brass and Fabric Lampshade Five-Light Adjustable Height Pendant Lamp
Located in Barntrup, DE
Extra large brass adjustable height five-light pendant lamp with fabric lampshade, Germany, circa 1980.
Metal, Brass
Satin Fabric Large Flush Mount Ceiling Lamp, 1940s, Germany
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Satin Fabric Large Flush Mount Ceiling Lamp, 1940s, Germany Lampshade is in very good vintage condition. This lamp works with 2x E27 light bulbs. Wired and suitable to use with 22...
Satin
Extra Large Mid-Century Brass Sputnik Chandelier, 1950s, Germany
Located in Hagenbach, DE
This stunning Sputnik-style ceiling lamp from 1950s Germany is a masterpiece of mid-century modern design, combining elegance with striking architectural form. The chandelier feature...
Metal, Brass
Large Hans-Agne Jakobsson Carolin Pendant Brass & Cream Fabric From 1960s
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Vienna, AT
Rare large ceiling pendant with new shade in cream/white fabric on white lacquered metal mount. Model Carolin T549/6 in brass designed 1963 by Hans-Agne Jakobsson. Lamp itself and t...
Brass
Axolight Manto Large Pendant Light in White Fabric and Grey Finish
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Axolight Manto Large Pendant Light in White Fabric and Grey Finish by Davide Besozzi Manto expresses its true personality in the reciprocal movement of simple geometries. Thanks to ...
Aluminum
Axolight Manto Extra Large Pendant Light in White Fabric and Grey Finish
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Axolight Manto Extra Large Pendant Light in White Fabric and Grey Finish by Davide Besozzi Manto expresses its true personality in the reciprocal movement of simple geometries. Than...
Aluminum
Large Alabaster Ceiling Light, Sweden, 1930s
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
A large Swedish ceiling light from the 1930s, featuring a sculptural alabaster bowl suspended by textile-wrapped cords with decorative knotted details. The stone has a beautiful warm...
Alabaster
Large Adjustable Pendant Lamp
By Josef Hoffmann, Adolf Loos, Kalmar Lighting, Florian Schulz, Wiener Werkstätte
Located in München, DE
Very rare height -adjustable pendant lamp from the 1960s. Very elegant design and high -quality workmanship. There is a very cozy light. Condition: Very good vintage condition with...
Metal
$1,554 / item
Large Piramide Pendant Lamp by NASSI
Located in Geneve, CH
Large Piramide Pendant Lamp by NASSI Dimensions: W 65 x D 65 x H 48 cm. Materials: Pleated or plain linen and fabric coated iron structure. About: An established part of the handm...
Fabric, Linen
$2,037 / item
Large Cyclope Pendant Lamp by Radar
Located in Geneve, CH
Large Cyclope pendant lamp by RADAR Design: Bastien Taillard Materials: Metal, fabric, glass. Dimensions: W 70 x D 15 x H 100-160 cm Also available in different colors: silver, b...
Metal
$1,943 / item
Large Piramide Pleated Pendant Lamp by NASSI
Located in Geneve, CH
Large Piramide Pleated Pendant Lamp by NASSI Dimensions: W 65 x D 65 x H 48 cm. Materials: Pleated or plain linen and fabric coated iron structure. About: An established part of t...
Fabric, Linen
Paavo Tynell Large '1972' Bamboo Pendant Lamp for GUBI
By Gubi, Paavo Tynell
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Paavo Tynell Large '1972' Bamboo Pendant Lamp for GUBI Originally designed by Paavo Tynell, encompassing several variations of a classic 1950s Tynell design, this family of classic ...
Brass
Large Adjustable Counterweight Pendant Lamp "Kera" by Florian Schulz 1980s
By Florian Schulz
Located in München, BY
Large, original 1980s Florian Schulz pendant lamp model Kera featuring a counterweight mechanism for continuously variable height adjustment. The lamp frame is crafted from brass. Ma...
Brass
Castiglioni Large Viscontea Style Cocoon Italian Pendant Light
By Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni
Located in Roma, IT
Gorgeous large "Viscontea" style cocoon pendant in fabulous conditions.
Metal, Steel
Large 6 armed Hans-Agne Jakobsson Carolin Pendant in Brass 1960s
By AB Markaryd, Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Stockholm, SE
Wonderful large pendant lamp 'Carolin' model T549/6 designed 1963 by Hans-Agne Jakobsson for his own company in Markaryd, Sweden. A brass frame with a just redressed original shade i...
Brass
Fringe Large Pendant, by Hans Agne Jakobsson from Warm Nordic
Located in Viby J, DK
An iconic pendant lamp with sophisticated fringes, created in 1960 by the acclaimed Swedish lighting genius, Hans-Agne Jakobsson, and now finally available for all those design lover...
Steel
Large Hans-Agne Jakobsson Fringes Ceiling Lamp Model T615, 1960s
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Stockholm, SE
Large and rare model with white/ivory colored fringes, produced by Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Markaryd, Sweden, 1960s.
Metal
Large Model A1967 Pendant, Paavo Tynell, Taito Oy, Mid 20th-Century
By Paavo Tynell, Taito Oy
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Large model A1967 pendant, designed by Paavo Tynell, manufactured by Taito Oy, Mid 20th-century. Wooden slat shade with glare protection fabric. Brass counterweight. Good vintage con...
Brass
Unusual Large Made of Natural Plant Material Pendant Lamp, 1960s, Germany
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Unusual Large Made of Natural Plant Material Pendant Lamp, 1960s, Germany This lamp works with E27 light bulb. Measures: Height: 86 cm Lampshade diameter and height: 60 cm and 26 ...
Fabric, Plastic
Unusual design Wood and Plastic Paper Large Pendant Lamp, 1960s, Germany
By Temde Leuchten
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Unusual design Wood and Plastic Paper Large Pendant Lamp, 1960s, Germany Elegant and minimal design hanging lamp Lampshade is in good condition and very clean. This lamp works wit...
Fabric, Plastic, Wood
Unavailable
H 34.26 in Dm 21.66 in
Large Gilt Bronze 10-Light Chandelier, Floral French Baroque Rococo Baguès Style
By Maison Baguès
Located in Nierstein am Rhein, DE
Amazing French Baroque Rococo style ten-light chandelier which can be dated to the second half of the 20th century and most possibly made by Maison Baguès, Paris in France. The wonde...
Bronze
Knitted Floor lamp - Large size 50cm diameter
By Ariel Zuckerman
Located in Tel-Aviv, IL
The Knitted lighting is an award-winning collection series of lightings that combines technology with tradition Knitting acrylic threads in fixed patterns with wool crochet, creat...
Fabric, Textile, Plastic
Unavailable
H 39.38 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in
Knitted lighting fixture contemporary design - Large size
By Ariel Zuckerman
Located in Tel-Aviv, IL
The Knitted lighting is an award-winning collection series of lightings that combines technology with tradition Knitting acrylic threads in fixed patterns with wool crochet, creat...
Fabric, Textile, Plastic
Unavailable
H 19.69 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in
Knitted Lighting Fixture - Pendant - Large size 50cm diameter
By Ariel Zuckerman
Located in Tel-Aviv, IL
The Knitted lighting is an award-winning collection series of lightings that combines technology with tradition Knitting acrylic threads in fixed patterns with wool crochet, creat...
Fabric, Textile, Plastic
Unavailable
H 13 in Dm 19 in
Modern Pendant Lamp - Large Size - Unique Linen Pendant Lampshade by La Loupe
Located in Baltimore, MD
This Mid-Century Modern-style pendant light will add an interesting and functional work of art to your interior. Made of laminated linen fabric, this hand-folded pendant lamp diffus...
Fabric, Textile, Linen
Austrian Designer, Large Chandelier, Brass, Fabric, Austria, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A large sixteen-armed brass and white fabric chandelier designed and produced in Austria, c. 1950s.
Brass
Austrian Designer, Large Chandelier, Brass, Fabric, Austria, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A large sixteen-armed brass and white fabric chandelier designed and produced in Austria, c. 1950s.
Brass
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H 19.69 in Dm 38.59 in
Large Seven Arms Solid Pine Chandelier with Fabric Shades by Luxus Sweden, 1960s
By Uno Kristiansson, Luxus Vittsjö, Uno & Östen Kristiansson, Luxus of Sweden
Located in Stockholm, SE
This unique, NOS; New Old Stock, never used solid pine wood, seven-light chandelier was created in this “golden age of Scandinavian design”, a period that saw the revival of an eleme...
Iron
Large J.T. Kalmar Chandelier, 1940s, Josef Frank
By J.T. Kalmar, Josef Frank, Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Vienna, AT
Rare large 9-arm brass chandelier by J.T. Kalmar produced in the 1940s.
Brass
Large Uchiwa Hana Chandelier by Ingo Maurer, 1970s
By Ingo Maurer
Located in Echt, NL
Rare large Uchiwa Hana chandelier by Ingo Maurer in very good condition.
Fabric, Bamboo, Wood, Paper
Mid-Century Modern Hanging Teak Ceiling Light with Large Fabric Shade
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
Mid-Century Modern hanging teak ceiling light with large fabric shade. Shade is 21 inches in diameter and 15 inches high. Maximum height with the current wire fully extended is ab...
Fabric, Teak
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H 51.19 in Dm 25.6 in
Large Swedish Ceiling Lamp 50's Fall in Fabric & Brass Style of Paavo Tynell
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Scandinavian hanging lamp from the 1950s with a rise and fall system in beige lacquered metal with vermiculated paint. Original pleated fabric shade, ceiling attachment and solid bra...
Metal, Brass
Large Woven Sisal Pendant Light
Located in Chireno, TX
Large woven sisal pendant light: silk lined and newly wired for use within the USA using UL listed parts. Suspended by thick round rayon-covered cord. Includes simple antique brass f...
Brass
Large Italian Rattan Dome Pendant Light
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage rattan dome pendant light from Italy, 1960's. Original rattan dome with brass detailing, new brown cloth cord and original rattan dome canopy. Dome measures 17.5" D x 10.25" ...
Brass
Unique Large Handmade Batik Umbrella Lamp, 1960s
By Fabrice
Located in Den Haag, NL
Large umbrella ceiling light. Handmade in the 1960s. Typical for that era, is the use of Batik. The frame is made off soldered small brass tubes. Surrounded with this beautiful Bati...
Fabric
Finnish mid-century modern large 80 cm brass ceiling lamps
By Idman Oy, Paavo Tynell
Located in Turku, Varsinais-Suomi
Experience the elegance of Finnish mid-century modern design with these impressive big lamps crafted from warm brass, measuring a striking 80 cm in diameter. Designed to create ambia...
Brass
Large Art Deco Chandelier, Brass Pleated Cream Fabric Shades, 1930s
By Svenskt Tenn, Josef Frank, Oswald Haerdtl, J.T. Kalmar, Haus & Garten
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A fantastic chandelier made of brass with cream colored pleated fabric shades attributed to Josef Frank, manufactured in Austria in 1930s. The brass parts are in very good original c...
Brass
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H 43.31 in Dm 33.47 in
Large Pendant Chandelier Rupert Nikoll, Brass Pleated Cream Fabric Shades, 1950s
By Svenskt Tenn, J.T. Kalmar, Rupert Nikoll, Josef Frank, Josef Hoffmann
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A fantastic chandelier made of brass with cream colored pleated fabric shades manufactured by Rupert Nikoll in Austria in 1950s. The brass parts are in very good original condition w...
Brass
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H 35.44 in Dm 35.44 in
Large Art Deco Chandelier Pendant Light, Wood Brass Cream Fabric Shades, 1930s
By Svenskt Tenn, Oswald Haerdtl, Josef Frank, J.T. Kalmar, Haus & Garten
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A fantastic eight-arm pendant chandelier made of stained wood and brass with organically curved arms and cream colored pleated fabric shades, manufactured in Austria in 1930s. The br...
Brass
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H 19.3 in Dm 29.53 in
Large Five Arm Solid Pine Chandelier with Fabric Shades by Luxus Sweden, 1960s
By Uno Kristiansson, Luxus of Sweden, Uno & Östen Kristiansson, Luxus Vittsjö
Located in Stockholm, SE
Swedish lighting manufacturer, Luxus gave form to some of the now iconic models that define the “Swedish mid-century style”. This solid pine wood, five-light chandelier was created...
Fabric, Plastic, Pine
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H 18.51 in Dm 37.8 in
Large Seven Arms Chandelier Solid Pine with Fabric Shades by Luxus Sweden, 1960s
By Uno & Östen Kristiansson, Luxus of Sweden, Uno Kristiansson, Luxus Vittsjö
Located in Stockholm, SE
This unique, NOS; New Old Stock, never used solid pine wood, seven-light chandelier was created in this “golden age of Scandinavian design”, a period that saw the revival of an eleme...
Iron
Large Wooden Chandelier from Temde
By Fog and Morup, Ib Fabiansen, Temde Leuchten, Luxus Vittsjö, Uno & Östen Kristiansson
Located in München, DE
Very large and beautiful chandelier from the 1960s. Great and unusual design with a fantastically comfortable look. The frame made of cherry wood is very noble. Manufacturer: Temde ...
Brass
Fabric, Wood and Brass Large Pendant Lamp, 1960s, Italy
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Fabric, Wood and Brass Large Pendant Lamp, 1960s, Italy Lampshade is in very good vintage condition. This lamp works with E27 light bulbs. Wired and suitable to use with 220V and ...
Glass, Fabric, Wood
Large Brass and Fabric Semi Flush Lamp Austria, circa 1955
By Josef Frank, J.T. Kalmar
Located in Vienna, AT
Large 25.6" semi flush mount or chandelier, made in Austria in 1950 Beautiful light that in its stylistic criteria is leaning towards pieces by Kalmar or Josef Frank of that time.
Brass
Fabric and Wood Large Pendant Lamp by Domus, 1980s, Italy
By Domus
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Linen and wood large pendant lamp by Domus, 1980s, Italy Minimalist and rare design. Lampshade is in good condition and clean. This lamp works with E27 light bulb. Max 100...
Fabric, Teak
Large Brass and Fabric Lampshade Five-Light Adjustable Height Pendant Lamp
Located in Barntrup, DE
Large brass adjustable height five-light pendant lamp with fabric lampshade and counterweight, Germany, circa the 1970s.
Metal, Brass
Large Uchiwa Hana Chandelier by Ingo Maurer, 1970s
By Ingo Maurer
Located in Echt, NL
Rare large Uchiwa Hana chandelier by Ingo Maurer in very good condition.
Fabric, Bamboo, Wood, Paper
Fabric and Brass Adjustable Large Pendant Lamp by WKR, 1970s, Germany
By WKR Leuchten
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Fabric and Brass Adjustable Large Pendant Lamp by WKR, 1970s, Germany Adjustable large lampshade. Brass body & fabric shade Manufactured in Germany This lamp works with 3 x...
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.
Designer Eva Menz wants the light to "evoke curiosity and a sense of wonder."
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The 1920s design is a thrilling combination of saturated colors, ancient motifs and modern aesthetics.
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The alluring pendant light exemplifies the designer’s winsome mid-career work.
Before founding the Memphis Group, Sottsass bent the rules of lighting design with the wonderfully wavy Cometa.
