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
Fabric, Wood
$2,584
H 31.5 in Dm 19.69 in
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
Metal, Brass
$2,291
H 31.5 in Dm 21.66 in
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
Metal, Brass
$3,028Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 32.88 in Dm 47.25 in
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
Aluminum
$3,841Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 36.78 in Dm 70.87 in
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
Aluminum
Large Adjustable Pendant Lamp
By Adolf Loos, Kalmar Lighting, Florian Schulz, Josef Hoffmann, Wiener Werkstätte
Located in München, DE
Very rare height -adjustable pendant lamp from the 1960s. Very elegant design and high -quality
Metal
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
Fabric, Linen
Large Cyclope Pendant Lamp by Radar
Located in Geneve, CH
Large Cyclope pendant lamp by RADAR Design: Bastien Taillard Materials: Metal, fabric, glass
Metal
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
Fabric, Linen
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
Metal
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
Satin
Large Hans-Agne Jakobsson Carolin Pendant in Brass 1960s
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson, AB Markaryd
Located in Stockholm, SE
Wonderful large pendant lamp 'Carolin' model T549/6 designed 1963 by Hans-Agne Jakobsson for his
Brass
Paavo Tynell Large '1972' Bamboo Pendant Lamp for GUBI
By Gubi, Paavo Tynell
Located in Glendale, CA
Paavo Tynell Large '1972' Bamboo Pendant Lamp for GUBI Originally designed by Paavo Tynell
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
Steel
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
Brass
$2,056
H 10.24 in Dm 23.63 in
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
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
Fabric, Plastic, Wood
Extra Large Mid-Century Brass Sputnik Chandelier, 1950s, Germany
Located in Hagenbach, DE
sophistication and craftsmanship. Each of the twelve arms is adorned with a sleek, elongated hard fabric
Metal, Brass
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
Metal
$4,200
H 21 in Dm 20 in
Large original creamy white + grey alabaster coupe w/ rope and alabaster canopy
Located in New York City, NY
A French Art Deco original hand carved off white / creamy alabaster bowl shape pendant chandelier
Alabaster
Organic Modern Made Goods Amani Drum Chandelier, Strands of Abaca, Large Size
By Made Goods
Located in Miami, FL
Offered for sale is a wonderful organic modern "Amani Drum" large chandelier manufactured by Made
Metal
Heigh Adjustable Silk Pendant Light by Josef Frank Model 1844
By Svenskt Tenn, Frank Josef
Located in Vienna, AT
Rare large height adjustable brass/fabric pendant. Designed in the 1950s by Josef Frank
Brass
Unavailable
H 13 in Dm 19 in
Modern Pendant Lamp - Large Size - Unique Linen Pendant Lampshade by La Loupe
Located in Baltimore, MD
your interior. Made of laminated linen fabric, this hand-folded pendant lamp diffuses the light
Fabric, Textile, Linen
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
-dimensional sheet of fabric which serves as a lighting fixture. Fitting the fabric onto a rigid skeletal
Fabric, Textile, Plastic
Knitted Floor lamp - Large size 50cm diameter
By Ariel Zuckerman
Located in Tel-Aviv, IL
-dimensional sheet of fabric which serves as a lighting fixture. Fitting the fabric onto a rigid skeletal
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
-dimensional sheet of fabric which serves as a lighting fixture. Fitting the fabric onto a rigid skeletal
Fabric, Textile, Plastic
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
chandelier is made of gilt bronze with new added white fabric lamp shades with golden ring details. It has a
Bronze
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
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
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
Brass
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
Fabric, Teak
Sold
H 19.69 in Dm 38.59 in
Large Seven Arms Solid Pine Chandelier with Fabric Shades by Luxus Sweden, 1960s
By Uno & Östen Kristiansson, Luxus of Sweden, Uno Kristiansson, Luxus Vittsjö
Located in Stockholm, SE
"Handmade by Maja Frid") textured fabric shade. The shades have a classic drum shape that offers plenty of
Iron
Sold
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
vermiculated paint. Original pleated fabric shade, ceiling attachment and solid brass centre. Very nice detail
Metal, 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
Fabric
Large J.T. Kalmar Chandelier, 1940s, Josef Frank
By J.T. Kalmar, Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Josef Frank
Located in Vienna, AT
, each holding a large original shade with new fabric. Very good original condition with just minimal
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. Designed by Ingo
Fabric, Bamboo, Wood, Paper
Svenskt Tenn Large 1920's Scandinavian Modern Chandelier with 12 Arms
By Svenskt Tenn
Located in New York, NY
Large 1920's Scandinavian Modern 12-arm chandelier, brass with nickel plate finish. Each arm has a
Brass, Nickel
Large 1920's Scandinavian Modern Chandelier with 12 arms made by Svenskt Tenn
Located in New York, NY
Large 1920's Scandinavian Modern 12-arm chandelier, brass with nickel plate finish. Each arm has a
Brass, Nickel
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
Glass, Fabric, Wood
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
Fabric, Teak
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
Sold
H 63 in Dm 27.96 in
Large Counterweight Pendant Light Josef Frank Patinated Brass Fabric Shade 1930s
By Josef Hoffmann, Haus & Garten, Josef Frank, Svenskt Tenn, J.T. Kalmar
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A large and fantastic height adjustable brass counter balance pendant lamp manufactured in 1930s
Brass
Sold
H 11.03 in Dm 21.26 in
Luxury Fabric and Brass Adjustable Large Pendant Lamp by WKR, 1970s, Germany
By WKR Leuchten
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Luxury Fabric and Brass Adjustable Large Pendant Lamp by WKR, 1970s, Germany Adjustable large
Brass
Sold
H 43.31 in Dm 33.47 in
Large Pendant Chandelier Rupert Nikoll, Brass Pleated Cream Fabric Shades, 1950s
By J.T. Kalmar, Josef Frank, Rupert Nikoll, Svenskt Tenn, Josef Hoffmann
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A fantastic chandelier made of brass with cream colored pleated fabric shades manufactured by
Brass
Sold
H 35.44 in Dm 31.11 in
Large Mid-Century Modern Style Ufo Shaped Beige Fabric Pendant Light, 1970s
Located in Barntrup, DE
Large Mid-Century Modern style UFO-shaped beige fabric pendant light, Germany, circa the 1970s. An
Metal, Brass
Sold
H 35.44 in Dm 35.44 in
Large Art Deco Chandelier Pendant Light, Wood Brass Cream Fabric Shades, 1930s
By Oswald Haerdtl, Josef Frank, Svenskt Tenn, Haus & Garten, J.T. Kalmar
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A fantastic eight-arm pendant chandelier made of stained wood and brass with organically curved
Brass
Italian Extra Large Cocoon Pendant
Located in Waalwijk, NL
frame. This large pendant holds a beautiful organic shape. Nice curved lines are combined into a cocoon
Metal
Large Brass and Fabric Semi Flush Lamp Austria, circa 1955
By J.T. Kalmar, Josef Frank
Located in Vienna, AT
Large 25.6" semi flush mount or chandelier, made in Austria in 1950 Beautiful light that in its
Brass
Large Art Deco Chandelier, Brass Pleated Cream Fabric Shades, 1930s
By Oswald Haerdtl, J.T. Kalmar, Svenskt Tenn, Josef Frank, Haus & Garten
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A fantastic chandelier made of brass with cream colored pleated fabric shades attributed to Josef
Brass
Large Flushmount Model 75-204 in Brass & Fabric, Stockmann Tukku 1950s
By Oy Stockmann AB
Located in Helsinki, FI
A beautiful and sizable flushmount model 75-204 retailed by Stockmann. The lamp is quite large and
Metal, Brass
Large Hans-Agne Jakobsson Carolin Ceiling Pendant, 1960s
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson, AB Markaryd
Located in Stockholm, SE
Large ceiling pendant with original shade in beige fabric. Rare model Carolin T549/6 in brass
Brass
Sold
H 19.3 in Dm 29.53 in
Large Five Arm Solid Pine Chandelier with Fabric Shades by Luxus Sweden, 1960s
By Uno Kristiansson, Uno & Östen Kristiansson, Luxus of Sweden, Luxus Vittsjö
Located in Stockholm, SE
-called Texolux plastic shades covered in a textured fabric that stands especially beautifully when the
Fabric, Plastic, Pine
Sold
H 18.51 in Dm 37.8 in
Large Seven Arms Chandelier Solid Pine with Fabric Shades by Luxus Sweden, 1960s
By Luxus of Sweden, Uno Kristiansson, Uno & Östen Kristiansson, Luxus Vittsjö
Located in Stockholm, SE
fabric shade. The shades have a classic drum shape that offers plenty of surface to showcase the fabric
Iron
Amazing Large Pendant Lamp by Adolf Loos for Kalmar
By Adolf Loos, Kalmar Lighting, Florian Schulz, Wiener Werkstätte, Josef Hoffmann
Located in München, DE
Very rare and large pendant lamp by Adolf Loos from the 1950s. The high -quality materials such as
Brass
Large Midcentury Pendant by Hans Agne Jacobsson, Made in Sweden
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson, AB Markaryd
Located in Lejre, DK
Large globe pendant in fabric designed by Hans Agne Jacobsson and made for AB Markaryd. Great
Brass
Sold
H 31.5 in Dm 23.23 in
Large Brass and Light Beige Lampshade Five-Light Adjustable Height Pendant Lamp
Located in Barntrup, DE
Large adjustable-height five-light pendant lamp with a fabric lampshade, Germany, circa 1980. Made
Metal, Brass
Large Wooden Chandelier from Temde
By Fog and Morup, Ib Fabiansen, Uno & Östen Kristiansson, Temde Leuchten, Luxus Vittsjö
Located in München, DE
Very large and beautiful chandelier from the 1960s. Great and unusual design with a fantastically
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. Designed by Ingo
Fabric, Bamboo, Wood, Paper
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. Designed by Ingo Maurer
Fabric, Bamboo, Wood, Paper
Large Beautiful Hanging Lamp, pleated Lampshade, 1970s, Germany
Located in Berlin, BE
cover (see photo). The material is fabric on a hard plastic ground. 50 cm diameter / 19.68 inches 35
Fabric, Plastic
Midcentury Large Holland Sewn Ceiling Lamp or Chandelier, 1970s
Located in Praha, CZ
- In original condition - Fully functional - 60w bulb.
Leather, Fabric, Cork
Large Austrian Walnut Chandelier by Oswald Haerdtl for Kalmar
By Kalmar Lighting, Rupert Nikoll, Uno & Östen Kristiansson, Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Oswald Haerdtl
Located in München, DE
Wonderful and very rare chandelier from the 1950s. The very large lamp with the floating pleated
Brass
Large Art Deco Brass Wave-Ring Chandelier by Hugo Gorge, Austria, 1930s
By Hugo Gorge
Located in Berlin, DE
1930s Art Deco chandelier by Hugo Gorge, Austria. Made of brass and including new custom lamp shades in cream chintz with golden paper edge. 6 x E27 sockets. Please note: Lamp...
Brass
Sold
H 10.24 in W 27.56 in D 27.56 in
Large Finnish Design Flush Mount Brass & White Textile, model 75-002, 1950s
By Oy Stockmann AB
Located in Helsinki, FI
Vintage ceiling lamps like this one were made by different companies in Finland in the 1950s. Itsu along with Taito, Idman and Orno were some of the leading lighting manufacturers in...
Metal, Brass
Large Cosmo Pendant
Located in London, GB
Handcrafted shade pendant Grey glass internally silvered for bowl and canopy polished chrome
Fabric
A Large and Impressive Paavo Tynell Adjustable Ceiling Fixture.
Located in New York, NY
The wide shallow dome with repeated bands triple pieced holes, with a material shade, supported with wires and weight.
Brass
Large Round Nikoll Chandelier Vienna Brass Mid-Century Modern, 1955
By Rupert Nikoll
Located in Vienna, AT
brass frame is in the original condition, the fabric shades are new. Due the cord fixture we cannot
Brass
Rare large vintage Fabric ceiling / floor Lamp
Located in 'S-HERTOGENBOSCH, NL
Rare large vintage lamp in a pleaded linen fabric. The lamp has a nice sleek diamond shape design
Fabric
$4,400Sale Price|20% Off
H 25 in W 25 in D 7 in
Single 'Lola' Sconce by Sergio Mazza and Guiliana Gramigna for Quatrifollio
By Quattrifolio, Sergio Mazza
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Single 'Lola' Sconce by Sergio Mazza and Guiliana Gramigna for Quatrifollio. Designed and manufactured in Italy, in 1974. Four large plastic petals make up this visually striking se...
Plastic
'Floatation' Japanese Paper Suspension Lamp for Ingo Maurer
By Ingo Maurer
Located in Glendale, CA
'Floatation' Japanese paper suspension lamp for Ingo Maurer. Designed and produced by Ingo Maurer, one of the most celebrated German lighting icons since 1966. With imagination, cre...
Metal, Iron
$1,650 / item
H 16.1 in Dm 11.5 in
'Plissé White Edition' Pleated Textile Table Lamp by Folkform for Örsjö
By Örsjö Industri AB
Located in Glendale, CA
'Plissé White Edition' pleated textile table lamp by Folkform for Örsjö. This unique table lamp was awarded “Lighting of the Year 2022” by Residence Magazine Sweden, who called it “...
Textile
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
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
$1,340 / item
H 13.39 in W 10.63 in D 10.63 in
Set Antique Vintage Acorn Opaline White Milk Glass Ceiling Pendant Light Lamp
Located in Sale, GB
- A fabulous run of church opaline acorn pendant lights with steel galleries, circa 1950. - Wear commensurate with age, all in excellent condition, the steel galleries are aged worn...
Glass
Panoplie Iron Tripod Floor Lamp
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Iron tripod floor lamp with slender legs and tapered feet. New wiring and new linen shade. Sold individually and newly made by Panoplie. Please inquire for current lead time. Measure...
Iron
Leather Meander Flexible Wall Sconce
Located in Pound Ridge, NY
Leather wrapped flexible arm wall light you can pose and adjust as you wish. This is our updated Meander Reader light with larger cone shade and new upward angled arm. Lamping: Sing...
Metal, Brass, Nickel
$657Sale Price / item|55% Off
H 33.47 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in
Dining Chairs by Henning Kjærnulf, Model Razorblade, Denmark, Oak
By Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Set of striking dining chairs by Henning Kjærnulf, made of oak and boucle. Refreshing design with bold Baroque coming together nicely with Mid-Century Modernism. Model: Razorblade ...
Oak
Handcrafted Farmhouse Fluted Porcelain Pendant With Trumpet Shape
By DBO Home
Located in Sharon, CT
Classic, elegant, with a perfectly imperfect touch. On their own they make a statement with their gentle flared bottoms and deep fluting. Hang in multiples for extra oomph. These cas...
Brass
$6,500 / item
H 14 in W 36 in D 20 in
Modern Oval Coffee Table in Oak Wood Cylinder Base and Glass by Ercole Home
By Ercole Home
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Palazzo oval coffee table with green and ivory glass sits on 2 Rift White Oak Wood pedestals by Ercole Home. This new bespoke coffee table design by Ercole Home is available today fo...
Art Glass, Walnut, Cut Glass
Mamun Bedside (Dark Brown/Dusty Blue)
Located in Singapore, SG
Mamun, which translates to trustworthy in Arabic, was designed by Studio Kallang in 2021 as a playful take on both midcentury and brutalist forms. Designer Faezah Shaharuddin intende...
Teak
$798Sale Price / item|47% Off
H 33.47 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in
Dining Chairs by Henning Kjærnulf, Model Razoblade, Denmark, Oak
By Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Set of striking dining chairs by Henning Kjærnulf, made of oak and honey coloured lambskin. Refreshing design with bold Baroque coming together nicely with Mid-Century Modernism. M...
Oak
$6,932 / set
H 24.01 in W 18.12 in D 14.18 in
Pair of Park Night Stands in Poplar Burl by Yaniv Chen for Lemon
By Lemon
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Structure: Made from Poplar Burl veneer with solid oak edging, the Park Nightstand is finished with matching veneer on both the exterior and interior. The inside includes an adjustab...
Wood, Poplar, Burl
$4,112
H 19.69 in Dm 19.69 in
Spanish Colonial Sunburst Light Fixture in Carved Wood with Amber Glass Globe
Located in Barcelona, ES
Handcarved pine wood sunburst or starburst ceiling light fixture with amber glass globe lampshade. Spain, 1940s This ceiling light pendant lamp has an eye-catching construction. The...
Glass, Wood, Pine
$4,670 / set
H 43.31 in W 13.78 in D 15.75 in
Set of Three Sculptural solid Oak Bar Stools with Merino Wool seats France 1960s
By Guillerme et Chambron, Pierre Chapo, Rudolf Steiner, Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Den Haag, NL
Set of Three Sculptural solid Oak bar stools with Merino Wool seats france 1960’s
Wool, Oak
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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