Large Mid-Century design Minimalist Brass Italian 1950 Chandelier stilnovo style
By Stilnovo, Arredoluce
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
Brass rods suspended by wires creating a stunning minimalist piece that looks amazing when lit. The rods have gotten just the right patina with age and really finish the whole pictu...
Metal, Brass
Minimalist EL Lamp Large CS1, Pendant Lighting, Brushed Brass, 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
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
Minimalist EL Lamp Large CS2 Pendant Lighting in Copper 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
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Large 70s Spherical Ball Lamp by Limburger Glashuette "Globe", Minimalist German
By Wilhelm Wagenfeld, Glashütte Limburg
Located in Andernach, DE
Beautifully designed globe pendant from the German 70s. Fantastic design very much inspired by the Bauhaus simplicity like Wilhelm Wagenfeld. Made from hand blown colourless glass an...
Chrome
CALLA Large Pendant Lamp in White Steel by Greyge, Minimalist Italian Lighting
By Greyge
Located in Roma, IT
CALLA White Pendant Lamp by Greyge is a contemporary Italian lighting piece handcrafted in Italy from painted steel, designed to bring balance, lightness, and sculptural elegance int...
Steel
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. Shipping without bulbs.
Brass
Limburg Set of Five Large Vintage Minimalist Iron & Glass Pendant Lights, 1960s
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Set of five beautifully designed and crafted octagonally shaped and multi-faceted clear glass & brass Mid-Century pendant light. These large minimalistic, Contemporary Art Deco and L...
Brass
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 with lacquered inserts in the arms. Murano Mazzega opaline glass bowls Good condi...
Steel
1 of 5 Large Minimalist Iron & Glass Pendant Lights by Glashütte Limburg 1960s
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Beautifully designed and crafted octagonally shaped and multi-faceted clear glass & brass Mid-Century pendant light. These large minimalistic, Contemporary Art Deco and Lantern style...
Brass
Bottleneck Large Sculptural Ceramic Pendant Light, 20” Diameter
By Naaya Studio
Located in Sydney, NSW
The Bottleneck Pendant Light by Naaya Studio is a sculptural handcrafted ceramic lighting piece designed to bring warmth, scale, and quiet architectural presence into contemporary in...
Metal, Brass
Morning Bell Large Sculptural Ceramic Pendant Light, 20” Diameter
By Naaya Studio
Located in Sydney, NSW
The Morning Bell Pendant Light by Naaya Studio is a sculptural handcrafted ceramic lighting piece designed to bring warmth, scale, and quiet architectural presence into contemporary ...
Metal, Brass
Modern Ceiling Pendant Light - Led Panel Lamp - Anisotropy - Large
By Artem Zakharchenko-Halytskyi
Located in Vilnius, LT
SVITLOTIN is a sculptural lighting collection that explores the relationship between light and memory, between solid form and the shadows it casts. Each pendant embodies a state of t...
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
Modern Ceiling Pendant Light - Led Panel Lamp - Hammered Stamp - Large
By Artem Zakharchenko-Halytskyi
Located in Vilnius, LT
SVITLOTIN is a sculptural lighting collection that explores the relationship between light and memory, between solid form and the shadows it casts. Each pendant embodies a state of t...
Metal, Steel
Modern Ceiling Pendant Light - Led Panel Lamp - Painted Blue - Large
By Artem Zakharchenko-Halytskyi
Located in Vilnius, LT
SVITLOTIN is a sculptural lighting collection that explores the relationship between light and memory, between solid form and the shadows it casts. Each pendant embodies a state of t...
Metal, Steel
Modern Ceiling Pendant Light - Led Panel Lamp - Water Ripple - Large
By Artem Zakharchenko-Halytskyi
Located in Vilnius, LT
SVITLOTIN is a sculptural lighting collection that explores the relationship between light and memory, between solid form and the shadows it casts. Each pendant embodies a state of t...
Metal, Steel
Modern Ceiling Pendant Light - Led Panel Lamp - Brush Strokes - Large
By Artem Zakharchenko-Halytskyi
Located in Vilnius, LT
SVITLOTIN is a sculptural lighting collection that explores the relationship between light and memory, between solid form and the shadows it casts. Each pendant embodies a state of t...
Metal, Steel
Modern Ceiling Pendant Light - Led Panel Lamp - Painted Olive - Large
By Artem Zakharchenko-Halytskyi
Located in Vilnius, LT
SVITLOTIN is a sculptural lighting collection that explores the relationship between light and memory, between solid form and the shadows it casts. Each pendant embodies a state of t...
Metal, Steel
Large original Art Deco off-white alabaster coupe w/ nickel and alabaster canopy
Located in New York City, NY
A French Art Deco original hand carved off white / creamy alabaster nine sided bowl shaped pendant chandelier with angular border rim surround, suspended by a nickeled bronze armatur...
Alabaster, Bronze, Nickel
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
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 structure.
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 is accentuated by the perforated holes on top in the shape of a square stretched b...
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 powder in the shape of drops which are then framed by a dramatic black drum shade sus...
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 metallized with pure copper interior and pure brass exterior to give a double color effect...
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
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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 Thorup for Fog & Mørup Denmark. These well shaped lamps are made of white lacquere...
Metal
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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
Brass rods suspended by wires creating a stunning minimalist piece that looks amazing when lit. The rods have gotten just the right patina with age and really finish the whole pictu...
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: 12.
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.
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.
Brass
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 with unusual inset beveled border rim detail, suspended by a rope cord and ending w...
Alabaster
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H 51.19 in Dm 23.63 in
Large Aluminium Model 288 Pendant by Bruno Gatta for Stilnovo, Italy, 1959
By Stilnovo, Bruno Gatta
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 good vintage condition. A multi-layered pendant with five circular white powder ...
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 lamp in very good vintage condition. This contemporary pendant is comprised of thr...
Metal
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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