Chandelier, Leather, Whisper Large Flat Top in Cream-Stone
Located in New York, NY
Perhaps the most unexpected textile for a light fixture, the leather Whisper Chandelier is
2010s South African Chandeliers and Pendants
Leather
Chandelier, Leather, Whisper Large Flat Top in Cream-Stone
Located in New York, NY
Perhaps the most unexpected textile for a light fixture, the leather Whisper Chandelier is
Leather
Chandelier - Leather - Whisper Large Flat Top in Cream-Stone
Located in New York, NY
Perhaps the most unexpected textile for a light fixture, the leather Whisper Chandelier is
Leather
$8,750
H 53 in W 36 in D 36 in
Leather Chandelier - Extra Large Whisper with Crown in Cream Stone Leather
Located in New York, NY
Perhaps the most unexpected textile for a light fixture, the leather Whisper Chandelier is
Leather
$8,005
H 34 in W 36 in D 36 in
Leather Chandelier - Extra Large Flat Top Whisper in Cream Stone Leather
Located in New York, NY
Perhaps the most unexpected textile for a light fixture, the leather Whisper Chandelier is
Leather
$3,267
H 35.44 in Dm 25.6 in
Klaylife, Swish, Large, Stone + White, Gold frame, Handmade Clay Bead Chandelier
Located in Brighton, Victoria
A three-tiered, modern chandelier with an optional swishy tail and now available in a matte gold
Clay
$2,287 / item
H 34.85 in W 23.23 in D 6.7 in
Marz Designs, "Aurelia Double Pendant, Large", Onyx Stone Pendant Light
By Marz Designs
Located in BYRON BAY, NSW
contemporary and classic parts through a chandelier-style design.
Stone, Onyx, Aluminum, Brass
Contemporary Pendant Lamps 'Calm' in Black Lava Stone 'Large'
By Buzao, Bentu Design
Located in Paris, IDF
Pendant lamps 'Calm' by Buzao x Bentu design. Black lava stone Three different sizes: H 14.5 cm, D
Lava
$2,346
H 39.77 in W 23.23 in D 6.7 in
Marz Designs, "Aurelia Double Offset Pendant, Large", Onyx Stone Pendant Light
By Marz Designs
Located in BYRON BAY, NSW
classic chandelier-style design. This staggered, dual-light source is suitable for any residential or
Onyx, Brass, Nickel
$3,153Sale Price|20% Off
H 5.12 in Dm 20.48 in
Gorgeous Large 70s Palwa Brass Ceiling or Wall Lamp with Faceted Crystal Stones
By Palwa
Located in München, DE
Very beautiful 1970s Palwa brass ceiling lamp with faceted crystal stones. Very high quality
Crystal, Brass
$3,584 / item
H 11.8 in W 11.8 in D 6.2 in
Marc Wood Shell Pendant Luxury Light Large, Brushed Brass & Carrara Marble
By Marc Wood
Located in London, GB
Inspired by our love for the British coastline and beaches. Made from a solid brass lamp housing, enclosed in two Carrara marble discs to create a soft, directional light source. ...
Carrara Marble, Marble, Stone, Brass
$2,710Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 78 in W 23 in D 12 in
Duchess Pendant Large Black-Ceiling Lamp Swarovski Crystal
By Mammalampa
Located in Brooklyn, NY
. However, the material from which it is formed is surprising various manifestations of stone. In this lamp
Stone, Crystal
$2,710Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 78 in W 23 in D 12 in
Duchess Pendant Large White-Ceiling Lamp Swarovski Crystal
By Mammalampa
Located in Brooklyn, NY
. However, the material from which it is formed is surprising - various manifestations of stone. In this
Stone, Crystal
Large Fossil Coral Dome Hanging Pendant by Marovo Island Traders
Located in Geneve, CH
Large Fossil Coral Dome Hanging Pendant by Marovo Island Traders Dimensions: Ø 14 x H 16 cm
Stone, Coral, Brass
Large Italian "Sputnik" Chandelier Agate Stone Sections and Brass
Located in Puglia, Puglia
A very elegant and unusual "Sputnik" chandelier, made with sections of Brazilian agate of various
Agate, Brass
Huge Extra Large Midcentury Brass Ceiling Lamp with Colorful Glass Stones
Located in München, DE
Gigantic extra large midcentury brass ceiling lamp with colorful glass stones. Very rare Minimalist
Brass
Sold
H 29.93 in Dm 6.7 in
1960s Small Palwa Pendant Lamp with Heavy Brass Frame and Large Crystal Stones
By Palwa
Located in München, DE
Beautiful very luxurious 1960s small Palwa ceiling pendant lamp with heavy brass frame and large
Brass
Unique Large Neoclassical White Alabaster Pendant Light w. Bronze Goddess Masks
Located in Lisse, NL
Stunning and one of a kind antique chandelier from the early 1900s. This great looking and large
Alabaster, Bronze
Iris Wall Sconce by Modu Studio
By Modu Studio
Located in New York, NY
The Iris Wall Sconces a handcrafted lighting fixture, which incorporates solid wood, alabaster and liquid bronze to create a unique appearance. Traditional techniques such as casting...
Alabaster, Bronze
Great 18 Palmette Shallow Flush Ceiling Mount, Murano
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
Here the larger version of the successful 12 leaves compact palmette ceiling fixture. This group of shallow ceiling mount Murano chandelier was first designed for a luxury yacht low...
Metal
$2,360 / item
H 33.47 in W 17.72 in D 20.08 in
Giraffe dining Chair in Solid Brazilian Wood by Juliana Vasconcellos
By Juliana Lima Vasconcellos
Located in Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais
The Giraffe dining chair was designed with soft curves and slender, but with volume, bringing comfort and elegance. The base structure was thought with three feet. The upholstered se...
Wood
$950 / item
H 25.6 in W 32.67 in D 13.78 in
New Black Wrought Iron Curule Bench with Cushion, Savonarola, Throne
Located in Miami, FL
New black wrought iron curule bench with cushion, Savonarola, Throne. Cushion included.
Iron
$6,766 / item
H 5.91 in Dm 66.93 in
Murano Art Glass and Brass Midcentury Chandelier / Wall Light, 2000
Located in Roma, Lazio
Wonderful piece of Murano that can be mounted both as a wall lamp and as a ceiling chandelier. Particular and original applique from the Murano glass factory. The wall light/chandel...
Brass
Murano Sputnik Spherical Green Glass and Brass Chandelier
Located in Roma, Lazio
A fantastic emerald green sputnik, with a surprising design and for its very low height, which allows it to fit in both high and low ceilings. Very elegant, it will furnish and decor...
Brass
Long Wall Sconces in Alabaster by Studio Glustin
By Glustin Creation
Located in Saint-Ouen (PARIS), FR
Stunning cubic wall sconces in enlightened alabaster and brass structure. Different stone, finishes and dimensions can be ordered. Creation by Studio Glustin. France, 2020.
Alabaster, Brass
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
$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
$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
$15,439 / item
H 32.68 in W 110.24 in D 40.56 in
Art Deco Sofa by Munna Design Studio with Velvet Upholstery
By Munna Design Studio
Located in NEW YORK, NY
This sofa features a wonderfully elegant fan-shaped motif, with its accentuated curvy lines with decadent and lavish finish. The feminine curves are ravishingly enhanced by the diffe...
Velvet
Stingray Chandelier Brass by 101 Copenhagen
Located in Geneve, CH
Stingray chandelier brass by 101 Copenhagen Designed by Kristian Sofus Hansen & Tommy Hyldahl. Dimensions: L 152 cm x W 121 cm x H 70 cm Materials: Brass Lampshade & Ceiling cup: 100...
Aluminum, Brass
$12,200 / item
H 43.31 in W 17.72 in D 35.44 in
Contemporary Mexican Design Handcrafted Wood Cabinet Carmen, Mirror
By Comité de Proyectos
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
Carmen is a bartender, a storage cabinet with a functional design. Inside, it has a pair of drawers for storing objects, space for bottles, compartments for glasses and a cup holder...
Steel
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
$2,499 / item
H 57.48 in W 27.55 in D 0.98 in
Gio Ponti 'F.A. 33' Full Length Mirror in Brass for GUBI
By Gubi, Gio Ponti
Located in Glendale, CA
Gio Ponti 'F.A. 33' Full Length Mirror in Brass for GUBI The 'F.A. 33' mirror was originally designed by Gio Ponti in 1933 for Fontana Arte, the period’s most prominent lamp, glass...
Brass
$34,124
H 6.3 in W 15.75 in D 5.91 in
Fossilised Skull of Prehistoric Marine Reptile the Mosasaur, 70Million Years Ago
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Upper Cretaceous, about 70-65 million years ago (Maastrichtian) Morocco The skull is reconstructed in good proportions with fossil pieces found in a phosphate mine in Morocco. I att...
Bone
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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