$2,297
H 41.34 in W 51.19 in D 51.19 in
Large Mid-Century design Minimalist Brass Italian 1950 Chandelier stilnovo style
By Stilnovo, Arredoluce
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
Less is more , displayed perfectly by this mid-century Italian design chandelier from the 1950s in
Metal, Brass
$3,650 / item
H 21.66 in Dm 35.44 in
Brazilian contemporary minimalist prewashed linen pendant - large
By Cristiana Bertolucci
Located in Sao Paulo, Sao Paulo
This pendant is named Acítara. It has three layers, one longer than the other, and it is made in prewashed white linen. The structure of the product is made of white alumnium. The ...
Aluminum
$1,116 / item
H 13 in W 5.91 in D 5.91 in
Minimalist EL Lamp Large CS1 Pendant Lighting in Brass designed by NOOM
By NOOM, Kateryna Sokolova
Located in Paris, FR
EL collection of lighting is inspired by the geometric works of the great Suprematist artists El Lissitzky and Kazimir Malevich. Suprematism is a modernist movement in the art of the...
Brass, Copper, Stainless Steel
$1,221 / item
H 13 in W 5.91 in D 5.91 in
Minimalist EL Lamp Large CS2 Pendant Lighting in Copper designed by NOOM
By Kateryna Sokolova, NOOM
Located in Paris, FR
EL collection of lighting is inspired by the geometric works of the great Suprematist artists El Lissitzky and Kazimir Malevich. Suprematism is a modernist movement in the art of the...
Brass, Copper, Stainless Steel
$3,407 / item
H 33.47 in W 3.94 in D 74.81 in
Calla Modern Ceiling Lamp - Italian Minimalist Luxury Lighting, Greyge
By Greyge
Located in Roma, IT
Calla Ceiling Lamp by Greyge is a striking example of contemporary Italian minimalist lighting
Steel, Metal
$3,289
H 8.67 in Dm 26.78 in
Large German Vintage Sculptural Ceiling Light Flush Mount Chandelier, 1960s
By Gebrüder Cosack
Located in Berlin, DE
Beautiful sculptural Sciolari / Leola style chandelier by Cosack, Germany, 1960s. Lamp sockets: 12
Brass
$4,464
H 39.38 in Dm 29.53 in
Large Sculptural Pendant Chandelier by Gaetano Sciolari 1970s in Chromed Steel
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Italian large sculptural nine-light pendant chandelier by Gaetano Sciolari 1970s in chromed steel
Steel
$9,000 / set
H 12.2 in Dm 9.84 in
Limburg Set of Five Large Vintage Minimalist Iron & Glass Pendant Lights, 1960s
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
& brass Mid-Century pendant light. These large minimalistic, Contemporary Art Deco and Lantern style
Brass
$1,800 / item
H 12.2 in Dm 9.84 in
1 of 5 Large Minimalist Iron & Glass Pendant Lights by Glashütte Limburg 1960s
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
-Century pendant light. These large minimalistic, Contemporary Art Deco and Lantern style lights were
Brass
Plaster Pendant Light (Large) by Garnier & Linker
By Garnier et Linker
Located in Paris, FR
Plaster pendant light This luminaire was conceptualized by Garnier & Linker in 2022. This pendant light is composed out of a lamp shade in plaster hung by dark natural brass pat...
Brass
$1,492 / item
H 27.56 in W 19.69 in D 0.08 in
Modern Ceiling Pendant Light - Led Panel Lamp - Anisotropy - Large
By Artem Zakharchenko-Halytskyi
Located in Vilnius, LT
/ painted Overall dimensions: small pendant 270 x 430 mm / medim pendant 300 x 475 mm / large pendant 500 x
Metal, Steel
Italian Design Ghidini 1961 Brass Suspension Lamp Large Size
By Ghidini 1961
Located in Brescia, IT
This beautiful Ghidini 1961 contemporary suspension lamp is designed by the Italian Elisa Giovannoni and it is the result of the meeting between the highest Italian quality manufactu...
Brass
$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
$2,114 / item
H 27.56 in W 19.69 in D 0.08 in
Modern Ceiling Pendant Light - Led Panel Lamp - Hammered Stamp - Large
By Artem Zakharchenko-Halytskyi
Located in Vilnius, LT
/ painted Overall dimensions: small pendant 270 x 430 mm / medim pendant 300 x 475 mm / large pendant 500 x
Metal, Steel
$1,351 / item
H 27.56 in W 19.69 in D 0.08 in
Modern Ceiling Pendant Light - Led Panel Lamp - Painted Blue - Large
By Artem Zakharchenko-Halytskyi
Located in Vilnius, LT
/ painted Overall dimensions: small pendant 270 x 430 mm / medim pendant 300 x 475 mm / large pendant 500 x
Metal, Steel
$1,879 / item
H 27.56 in W 19.69 in D 0.08 in
Modern Ceiling Pendant Light - Led Panel Lamp - Water Ripple - Large
By Artem Zakharchenko-Halytskyi
Located in Vilnius, LT
/ painted Overall dimensions: small pendant 270 x 430 mm / medim pendant 300 x 475 mm / large pendant 500 x
Metal, Steel
$1,644 / item
H 27.56 in W 19.69 in D 0.08 in
Modern Ceiling Pendant Light - Led Panel Lamp - Brush Strokes - Large
By Artem Zakharchenko-Halytskyi
Located in Vilnius, LT
/ painted Overall dimensions: small pendant 270 x 430 mm / medim pendant 300 x 475 mm / large pendant 500 x
Metal, Steel
$1,150 / item
H 27.56 in W 19.69 in D 0.08 in
Modern Ceiling Pendant Light - Led Panel Lamp - Painted Olive - Large
By Artem Zakharchenko-Halytskyi
Located in Vilnius, LT
/ painted Overall dimensions: small pendant 270 x 430 mm / medim pendant 300 x 475 mm / large pendant 500 x
Metal, Steel
$5,050 / item
H 14.18 in W 47.25 in D 8.67 in
Horizon Pendant by Wende Reid original minimal large handmade flush or suspended
By Wende Reid
Located in Chatswood, NSW
Horizon Pendant is a minimal, elegant, versatile, flush mount or suspended 3 light pendant. This subtle minimal statement light is designed and handcrafted one piece at a time in Aus...
Brass
$4,990
H 43.71 in Dm 24.41 in
Tulip 620 Large Organic Belgian Linen and Aged Brass Pendant by Wende Reid
By Wende Reid
Located in Chatswood, NSW
Inspired by nature, this original sculptural, handmade Belgian or Italian linen and patinated brass pendant is a refined example of 21st century modern organic design. Tulip 620 pend...
Brass, Copper, Wire
Minimalist Large Fiberglass and Black Metal Pendant Lamp, 1960s
Located in Brussels, Ixelles
Minimalist pendant lamp from the 1960s, large fiberglass tube matched with black painted metal
Fiberglass
Large Italian Minimalist White 1960s Metal Pendant
Located in London, GB
Extra large white enamel metal dome shape pendant, is ideal over a dining table. The minimal design
Aluminum
Large 1960's Italian Minimalist White Metal Pendant
Located in London, GB
Perforated and hand spun white enamel metal pendant ideal over a dining table.
Aluminum
Unique Large Italian Murano Glass Gold Drops and Black Shade Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
This unique Italian chandelier is stunning! Handblown Murano glass is infused with 23-karat gold
Murano Glass
Tom Dixon Large Bronze Copper Shade Pendant Light, Black Canopy
By Tom Dixon
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Tom Dixon large copper shade in bronze is made from a polycarbonate sphere, which is vacuum
Copper
Space Age Kartell KD7 Large Hanging Lamp Orange Acrylic, 1960s
By Kartell
Located in San Benedetto Del Tronto, IT
Step back in time to the golden era of 60s lamps design with the Kartell KD7 pendant lamp - a testament to the unparalleled elegance of the 50s/60s. Designed and meticulously crafted...
Metal
Space Age Kartell KD7 Large Hanging Lamp Orange Acrylic, 1960s
By Kartell
Located in San Benedetto Del Tronto, IT
Step back in time to the golden era of 60s lamps design with the Kartell KD7 pendant lamp - a testament to the unparalleled elegance of the 50s/60s. Designed and meticulously crafted...
Metal
Sold
H 14.97 in Dm 27.56 in
Pair of Large White Semi Pendant Lamps by Bonderup and Thorup for Fog & Mørup
By Torsten Thorup & Claus Bonderup
Located in Vlimmeren, BE
The Minimalist pendant lamp Semi was designed in 1967 by the architects Claus Bonderup and Torsten
Metal
Sold
H 41.34 in W 51.19 in D 51.19 in
Large Mid-Century design Minimalist Brass Italian 1950 Chandelier stilnovo style
By Arredoluce, Stilnovo
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
Less is more , displayed perfectly by this mid-century Italian design chandelier from the 1950s in
Metal, Brass
Brazilian contemporary minimalist prewashed linen pendant - large
By Cristiana Bertolucci
Located in Sao Paulo, Sao Paulo
This pendant is named Acítara. It has three layers, one longer than the other, and it is made in prewashed white linen. The structure of the product is made of white alumnium. The ...
Aluminum
Large German Sculptural Ceiling Light Flush Mount Chandelier, 1960s
By Gebrüder Cosack
Located in Berlin, DE
Beautiful sculptural Sciolari / Leola style chandelier by Cosack, Germany, 1960s. Lamp sockets
Brass
Large Modernist Sciolari Chandeliers Pendants, Italy, 1960s
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Berlin, DE
Pair of large eighteen-arm Minimalist Sciolari chandeliers, Italy, 1960s. Measurements: Diameter
Brass
Pair of Large Modernist Sciolari Chandeliers Pendants, Italy, 1960s
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Berlin, DE
Pair of large eighteen-arm Minimalist Sciolari chandeliers, Italy, 1960s. Measurements: Diameter
Brass
Sold
H 51.19 in Dm 23.63 in
Large Aluminium Model 288 Pendant by Bruno Gatta for Stilnovo, Italy, 1959
By Bruno Gatta, Stilnovo
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
Beautiful minimal architectural pendant by the founder of Stilnovo, Italian designer Bruno Gatta. The lamp was found with all the original parts and polished aluminium exterior sh...
Metal, Wire, Aluminum
Large Sculptural Vintage Ceiling Light Flush Mount Chandelier, 1960s
By Helestra
Located in Berlin, DE
Beautiful sculptural Sciolari / Leola style ceiling or wall flush mount by Helestra, Germany, 1970s.
Metal
No. 52580 Large White Lamp by Form-Light, 1980s, Denmark
By Form Light
Located in Brondby, Copenhagen
NO. 52580, large white lamp by Danish Form-Light in the 1980 - stylish white hanging light in very
Metal
White Pendant by Belux, 1980s, Large White Multi-Layered Hanging Lamp
By Belux
Located in Brondby, Copenhagen
White pendant, No 1039 by Swedish lighting producer Belux in the 1980s - beautiful large hanging
Metal
$3,305 / item
H 14 in W 48 in D 8 in
4-foot Pendant Light in Black Walnut with Brass Fixtures by Hinterland Design
By Hinterland Design
Located in Vancouver, BC
It’s believed that ancient Egyptians may have had the technology to harness electricity and create light thousands of years ago. This technology is referred to as the light of the De...
Brass
$1,151 / item
H 14.18 in W 7.88 in D 9.06 in
Italian Sconces, Stilnovo Style Design Midcentury, Opaline and Brass
By Stilnovo
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Modern Italian sconces made of brass and opaline. Beautiful sculptural and decorative wall light in the style of Stilnovo.
Brass
$3,550 / item
H 7.88 in Dm 25.6 in
Bonnie Contemporary LED Pendant @ 65cm/26". Solid Brass, Handmade in Sweden
By Ovature Studios
Located in Torslanda, SE
The Bonnie range is designed around the stylized form of a Saffron flower, known around the world for its valuable beauty, fragrance and essence. Each organic flower-like form is st...
Brass
$3,290 / item
H 26.78 in Dm 55.91 in
Orbitale Brass Chandelier 3 Rotating Balanced Arms, Stilnovo Style, Brass Shades
By Arteluce, Stilnovo, Silvio Piattelli
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
This exquisite bespoke brass chandelier features three rotating arms skillfully balanced on a heavy cast brass sphere that rotate in an orbital movement along the stem. To achieve pe...
Metal, Brass
$6,815 / item
H 29.53 in Dm 59.85 in
Orbitale Grand Planetario Brass Chandelier 8 Arms, Stilnovo Style, Brass Shades
By Stilnovo, Silvio Piattelli
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
This unique chandelier is inspired by the solar system, with each arm representing a planet, and the central sphere symbolizing the sun. It has a diameter of 60 in. (152 cm). The cha...
Metal, Brass
$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
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
$1,190 / item
H 17.33 in Dm 24.41 in
Django • Sienna Earth • Sculptural Textured Velvet Ottoman by Odditi
By Odditi
Located in CAROOL, NSW, AU
The Django ottoman is a sculptural living object that brings its eclectic personality into any space. Exhibiting a sleek yet playful nature, Django also has a practical side and is a...
Fabric, Foam, Jacquard
$1,527 / set
H 9.85 in W 5.91 in D 3.94 in
pair of wall lamps sconces barovier&toso 1950s - barovier & toso
By Barovier&Toso
Located in taranto, IT
pair of murano glass wall sconces in white color machined, 1950s Barovier&Toso production, with brass construction elements, brass wall bracket. Made with the "dew" technique, that ...
Brass
Solana Wall Sconces
By Blueprint Lighting
Located in Westport, CT
The "Solana" wall mount sconce or reading light is strongly influenced by Scandinavian, Danish, French, and Italian Mid-Century Modernism. The walnut back plate (available in natural...
Enamel, Brass
Modern Counter Stools in Walnut, Cicely Collection
By Bertu Furniture
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
These walnut counter height cicely stools are beautifully constructed from solid walnut in Ohio, USA. This stool was style-spotted at the Spring 2022 High Point Market. These stools ...
Walnut
$3,289 / item
H 12.6 in W 28.35 in D 36.23 in
Flush Mount Brass and Glass Chandelier 8 Arms, Stilnovo Style, Low Ceiling Best
By Stilnovo, Silvio Piattelli
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
This chandelier is specifically designed for low ceilings, with a height of only 13 inches (32 cm). The arms and shade holders are made of brass, while the central part is made of me...
Metal, Brass
$2,500 / item
H 29 in Dm 19 in
Organic Modern Small Table Lamp Natural Wood Handmade Ivory Fluted Shade
By Isabel Moncada
Located in San Antonio, TX
PATA DE ELEFANTE SMALL table lamp was designed for the Atomic collection by Mexican artist Isabel Moncada. Named Pata de Elefante –Elephant's Foot– for the prominent shape at its ba...
Wood, Fabric, Linen, Fiberglass
Pair of 70s Style Italian Bamboo and Brass Table Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Monumental size Bamboo lamps. Crafted in Italy and made to order, these lamps are modern and chic. Production lead time 2-4 weeks. Base diameter 8 inches, hat diameter 20 inches, he...
Brass
Vintage French Wave Floor Lamp from SCE, 1980s
By SCE France 1
Located in Hamburg, DE
Vintage French Wave Floor Lamp from SCE, 1980s, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1980 to 1989 This piece has an attribution mark. European Plug (up to 250V).The wiring of this item ...
Metal
$2,479 / item
H 47.25 in W 31.5 in D 1.58 in
Contemporary Ceramic Mirror 'Elo 6' by Pani Jurek, 120-80 Brown
By Pani Jurek
Located in Paris, IDF
ELO 6 Mirror Signed by Pani Jurek Dimensions: H. 120 x 80 x 4 cm Hand glazed ceramic Color shown on main image: Brown _________________________________ Pani Jurek is a Polish desi...
Ceramic, Mirror
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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