Marvelous Wooden Art Deco Chandelier / Pendant with Five Large Alabaster Shades
Located in Lisse, NL
A striking and highly decorative Art Deco chandelier, crafted in solid oak and fitted with five generous hand-carved alabaster shades. Dating from the earliest decades of the 20th ce...
Alabaster, Brass
Large Italian Gold Leaf Metal and Crystal Deco 12-Lights Chandelier
Located in Varese, Lombardia
This large and fine 12-lights chandelier was manufactured in Italy in the 1930s. It consists of a golden leaf metal structure with different faceted crystal elements such as obelisks...
Iron, Gold Leaf
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
Large Mid Century Modern Floral Chandelier attr. to Emil Stejnar, Austria 1970s
By Emil Stejnar
Located in Beograd, RS
In this listing you will find a spectacular Mid Century Modern Dandelion Chandelier attr. to Emil Stejnar. It features a structured frame holding numerous pressed clear glass discs ...
Metal
Large Stilnovo Pendant Brushed Satin Glass Diffuser and Wood, Italy, 1950s
By Stilnovo
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
Pendant by Stilnovo manufactured in Italy, 1950s. With large brushed satin glass diffuser, teak wood mounts. It takes one E27 100w bulb. This rare and high quality pendant is in fine...
Glass, Wood
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
Beautiful, large Italian 1970s bright bamboo wood ceiling pendant lamp
Located in München, DE
Beautiful, huge, round, 1970s bright bamboo wood pendant lamp. Made in Italy. In the style of Vivai del Sud. Great Italian design with a large 75 cm shade diameter. The shade curves ...
Brass
Rare Large Vintage brass and plexiglass chandelier by Lampter Milano, Italy 1950
By Lampter
Located in Catania, CT
Five arms chandelier in wood, brass, lacquered aluminum and plexiglass produced by Lampter Milano during the 50s. In good vintage condition with original patina on the brass, trace o...
Aluminum, Brass
Large J.A. Coderch 'Columna Cister' Wood Suspension Lamp for Tunds
By José Antonio Coderch
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Large J.A. Coderch 'Columna Cister' Wood Suspension lamp for Tunds. Pablo Picasso declared one of J.A. Coderch's bentwood designs to be "the most wonderful pendant lamp of the world...
Aluminum
Large J.A. Coderch 'Cister Grande' Wood Suspension Lamp for Tunds
By José Antonio Coderch
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Large J.A. Coderch 'Cister Grande' wood suspension lamp for Tunds. Pablo Picasso declared one of J.A. Coderch's bentwood designs to be "the most wonderful pendant lamp of the world...
Aluminum, Stainless Steel
Large French Art Deco Skyscraper Opaline Glass Shades 5-Light Chrome Chandelier
Located in Coimbra, PT
Fabulous vintage French Art Deco Opaline skyscraper glass shades 5-light chrome chandelier Measures: Diameter 27.5 in/ 70 cm Height: 37.5 in/ 95 cm Weight: 24 lb/ 11 Kg 5 cased glas...
Brass, Chrome
Mid Century Modern Adjustable Wood Large Ceiling Lamp by Esperia, 1960s, Italy
By Esperia
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Mid Century Modern Adjustable Wood Large Ceiling Lamp by Esperia, 1960s, Italy This lamp works with E27 light bulbs. Measurements: Shade: 60 cm x 60 cm x 17 cm Height adjustable b...
Metal
Marc Wood Figure Pendant Luxury Light Large, Brushed Brass & Alabaster
Located in London, GB
Inspired by the notion of quiet luxury, Figure is handmade from alabaster and solid cast brass. The design is contemporary and timeless, combining natural materials with a minimalist...
Alabaster, Brass
$15,200Sale Price|20% Off
19th C. Large Antique Hand Carved Wood Lantern Hanging Ceiling Light Pendant LA
Located in West Hollywood, CA
19th C. Large Antique Hand Carved Wood Lantern Hanging Ceiling Light Pendant LA , Late 1800’s early 1900’s charming George III Style English Carved Wood antique Partially Gilt hangin...
Wood, Giltwood
Paper Milk Large Pendant Light in Ash Wood & Industrial Rice Paper by KIMU
Located in Geneve, CH
Paper Milk Large Pendant Light in Ash Wood & Industrial Rice Paper by KIMU Unique Piece Dimensions: Ø 70 x H 45 cm. Materials: Ash wood and rice paper. Available in different sizes....
Ash, Paper
Large Pendant Octo 4240 In Birch Wood By Seppo Koho For Secto Design
Located in Lejre, DK
Large pendant lamp Octo 4240 by Seppo Koho for Secto Design, Finland. Made of birch wood. Sculptural Nordic design icon. Designer: Seppo Koho Model: Octo 4240 Manufacturer: Secto De...
Birch
"Luzeiro" Large Size Pendant in Crystal Glass Dome Leather Strap and Wood Base
By Studio Marta Manente
Located in Centro, RS
The Luzeiro Collection is the happy meeting between Murano glass art and contemporary Brazilian style, highlighting an original design that combines with different styles of environm...
Murano Glass, Hardwood, Leather
'Greenstone Pendant Lamp - Large' by Marc Wood. Marble, Opal Glass and Brass
Located in London, GB
The Greenstone collection takes inspiration from ornamental Indian architecture and draws upon traditional stone masonry techniques combined with state of the art manufacturing proce...
Marble, Brass
Marc Wood Cone Pendant Luxury Light Large, Handcrafted Clear Glass & Solid Brass
Located in London, GB
Cone is designed to showcase the beauty and timeless elegance of geometrical symmetry. Each cone is machined from a solid block of brass.
Brass
Rosa Pendant Large by Marc Wood. Marble, Glass & Brass Decorative Handmade Lamp
Located in London, GB
The Rosa collection was designed to showcase the opaque beauty of natural marble. The pendant incorporates a backlit Rosa Estremoz marble disc that emits a soft, warm illumination, p...
Marble, Brass
'Drops Pendant Large' by Marc Wood. Handmade Brass Ring Lamps, Opal Glass Shades
Located in London, GB
A decorative lighting feature inspired by the notion of light cascading through open space. The modular collection is comprised of whitened crystal glass orbs, fastened to delicate b...
Brass
Cone Pendant Lamp and Shade 'Large' by Marc Wood, Handmade Brass Lamp w/GU10
Located in London, GB
Cone is designed to showcase the beauty and timeless elegance of geometrical symmetry. Each cone is machined from a solid block of brass, with a hand-blown glass shade delicately sus...
Brass
Large Rustic Tambour Lamp
By Early Electrics Design Studio
Located in Peekskill, NY
We found these beautiful 125 year old retired conveyor belts hidden away. They are riveted wood on leather straps and have the look of a roll top desk. There is an amazing patina tha...
Wood
Large Venini Glass Light Installation
Located in New York, NY
A large Venini glass light installation. Numerous clear and rose colored glass cylinders hang from a metal wire frame lit with eight lights from above. Enclosed in a modern wooden en...
Metal
Large Veneer Rare Midcentury Pendant, Denmark, 1960s
Located in Praha, CZ
- rare type - very nice style of lighting
Wood
$17,550 / item
Anna Karlin Mulberry Globe Pendant - Large
By Anna Karlin
Located in New York, NY
A perforated hardwood post stretches from floor to ceiling, allowing the lamp armature to be moved up or down to the desired height. A hand-upholstered silk globe is suspended from t...
Steel
Large Rare Midcentury Veneer Pendant ULUV, 1960s
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson, ULUV Krásná jizba
Located in Praha, CZ
- very rare type - very nice style of lighting
Wood
Large Modernist Hand-Knotted Wool Macramé Pendant Lamp, Spain 1970s
Located in Beograd, RS
In this listing you will find a highly decorative and sculptural pendant lamp made in Spain in the 1970s, showcasing the period's fascination with traditional craftsmanship, natural ...
Metal
Pair of Large 18th Century Italian Rococo Gold Leaf Hand Carved 'Pompom' Tassels
By Interi
Located in Columbia, SC
They can adorn and drip from large ornate chandeliers or can be a statement piece in their own right.
Metal, Gold Leaf
Gorgeous Cocoon Large Flush Mount Ceiling Lamp by GOLDKANT, 1960s, Germany
By Goldkant Leuchten
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Gorgeous Cocoon Large Flush Mount Ceiling Lamp by GOLDKANT, 1960s, Germany Lampshade is in great vintage condition. This lamp works with 4x E14 light bulbs. Wired and suitable to ...
Brass
Lovely large Mother-of-Pearl leaf ceiling bell lamp, Italy 1960s
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Lovely large Mother-of-Pearl leaf ceiling bell lamp, Italy 1960s The lamp can be adjusted from 70cm to a height of 108cm. The lamp need 1x E27 / E26 Edison screw fit bulb, is wired...
Metal, Brass
2022 Paper Chandelier L UL in White by Studio Job for Moooi white Pendant Lamp
By Moooi, Studio Job (Job Smeets)
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale are four (sold separately) large Paper Chandeliers made of wood and cardboard, finished with paper and polyurethane lacquer.
Wood, Lacquer, Paper
Pop Art Large Orange Ceiling Lamp by Temde, 1960s, Switzerland
By Temde Leuchten
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Pop art large orange ceiling lamp by Temde, 1960s, Switzerland Lampshade is in very good vintage condition. Part on the middle made of wood This lamp works with E27 light bulb...
Plastic, Wood
Exceptional & Large Mid-Century Modern Copper Pendant Lamp Scandinavia, 1950s
Located in München, BY
Extremely rare, lovely and highly decorative Mid-Century Modern three-armed cascading pendant lamp or chandelier. Designed and manufactured probably in Scandinavia, 1950s. Execute...
Copper
Art Deco large ceiling lamp geometrical flower glass and brass VERLYS
By Verlys Glass
Located in Schöfflisdorf, CH
Art Deco large ceiling lamp geometrical flower glass and brass VERLYS comes from the old Hotel RIGI KULM . May also come as 2 pairs price upon request
Brass
Large Pendant Model 1092 by Paavo Tynell for Taito Oy, Finland, 1940s
By Paavo Tynell, Taito Oy
Located in Karis, Nyland
A striking Model 1092 pendant lamp designed by Paavo Tynell for Taito Oy in the 1940s. This rare early model exemplifies Tynell’s ability to merge natural materials with refined craf...
Slate, Brass, Nickel
Large Exclusive Peill & Putzler Pendant Lamp – Mouth-blown Glass (1970s)
Located in Antwerp, BE
Exclusive Vintage Peill & Putzler Pendant Lamp – Mouth-blown Glass (1970s) Elegant vintage pendant lamp by Peill & Putzler from the late 70s is a real eye-catcher. The unique mouth-...
Brass
Large Model A1967 Pendant, Paavo Tynell, Taito Oy, Mid 20th-Century
By Taito Oy, Paavo Tynell
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
Paire Art Deco large ceiling lamp geometrical flower glass and brass VERLYS
Located in Schöfflisdorf, CH
PAIR of Art Deco large ceiling lamp geometrical flower glass and brass VERLYS comes from the old Hotel RIGI KULM . 2 pairs or only 1 price upon request
Brass
Large Pendant Light Fixture with Carved Climber Figure and Lantern, Germany
Located in Barntrup, DE
Large Pendant Light Fixture with Carved Climber Figure and Lantern, Germany This impressive German figural pendant lamp features a masterfully hand-carved linden wood figure of a han...
Metal
$1,262Sale Price / item|20% Off
Large Disa Hanging Lamp by José Antonio Coderch, Mid-Century Modern
By José Antonio Coderch
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Disa hanging lamp designed by the architect J.A. Coderch in 1954. It is an iconic reference of the lightning design. Edited and manufactured by Tunds, made with high-quality raw mate...
Aluminum
Large Teak and Opal Glass Pendant Lamp by Bent Karlby for Lyfa, Denmark, 1960s
By Stilnovo
Located in Hagenbach, DE
A striking large-scale pendant lamp designed by Bent Karlby for Lyfa, Denmark, in the 1960s. This elegant Scandinavian modern fixture features a generously proportioned opal glass sh...
Opaline Glass, Wood, Teak
Large Jo Hammerborg 'Orient' Pendant Lamp for Fritz Hansen in Black and Rosewood
By Fritz Hansen, Jo Hammerborg
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Large Jo Hammerborg 'Orient' Pendant Lamp for Fritz Hansen in Black and Rosewood. Established in 1872, Fritz Hansen has become synonymous with legendary Danish design. Combining tim...
Aluminum
Pendant Light with a Large Wooden Figure Mountain Climber with Lantern, Germany
Located in Barntrup, DE
A wonderful German figural pendant lamp showcases a large hand-carved figure of a mountain climber. The intricately carved wooden mountaineer holds onto a rope while gripping a woode...
Metal
Large Vintage Stained Glass Lantern / Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
Very large vintage hexagonal shaped lantern chandelier with carved wooden frame inset with stained glass panels in green, red, violet and amber colors, featuring lion masks at the co...
Stained Glass, Wood
Large Brutalist Brass Flush Mount chandelier
Located in Jersey City, NJ
American wired 2 lamps This brutalist flush mount is built like a flower with petals. All in think brass with a dark gold patina, and with a circular glass in the center. ( 6.85 inches)
Bronze
1980s Large Italian Carved and Gilded Chandelier with Cherubs
Located in Marbella, ES
A magnificent, large Italian candelabra, carved from wood and richly gilded with gold leaf, featuring exuberant decoration of scrolls, acanthus leaves, and cherubs at the base. Its s...
Gold
Large European Midcentury Glass Ceiling Light with Gilt Detail & Teak, 1950s
Located in Lisse, NL
A broad disc of softly glowing glass, framed by fine geometric decoration and warm teak. This large European Mid-Century Modern ceiling light from the 1950s has a wonderful architec...
Brass
Large Midcentury Wooden Pendant / Light Fixture with Rare Amber Cathedral Glass
Located in Lisse, NL
Large, handcrafted and great condition entry hall light fixture. This vintage pendant is the first one of its kind that we ever had the pleasure of offering and it is in exceptional...
Glass, Wood
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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