Large Vintage, Mid Century Modern Handcrafted Brass Round 8 Layers Pendant Light
Located in Lisse, NL
Rare design, three light pendants with layered brass shades. If you are looking for a striking and extraordinary light fixture to grace your midcentury living or work space then the...
Brass
Excellent Pair of Jo Hammerborg 'NOVA' Pendant Lights for Fog & Morup.
By Fog & Mørup, Jo Hammerborg
Located in Chicago, IL
Brushed brass layered pendant light by Jo Hammerborg for Fog & Morup When lit, the lamp provides a soft, glare-free downward light, making it ideal for low hanging, and the shin...
Brass
Art Deco Layered Glass Pendant Light
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Art Deco pendant light with a layered shade of ribbed, frosted and cut glass with aluminum fitter is newly wired with 48 inches of braided beige cord to accept a 150 watt bulb.
Aluminum
Art Deco Layered Opaline Glass Pendant Light
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Art Deco pendant light features a layered, Frost pattern opaline glass shade on a decorative, steel and brass pole with canopy.
Brass, Steel
Art Deco Milk Glass Layer Cake Pendant Light
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Art Deco pendant light with a layer cake, green stripe, milk glass shade and gunmetal hardware is newly wired with 48 inches of gray braided cloth cord.
Steel
Art Deco Layer Cake Opaline Glass Pendant Light
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Art Deco pendant light features a layer cake, ribbed pattern opaline glass shade on a decorative, steel and brass pole with canopy.
Brass, Steel
Large & Stunningly Layered Art Deco Alabaster Pendant Light, Amazing Colors
Located in Lisse, NL
An exceptional and monumental Art Deco alabaster pendant light of rare beauty. This magnificent and generously sized Art Deco pendant is without question one of our finest discoveri...
Alabaster, Metal, Brass
Exceptional Art Deco Hand Carved & Layered Alabaster Pendant Light / Chandelier
Located in Lisse, NL
Stunning, geometrically circular Art Deco chandelier. With early 20th century lighting as one of our specialities, we were thrilled to find another rare and truly beautiful Art Deco...
Alabaster, Metal, Brass
Large Diameter 20.4Ø" Rare Layered 'Flameboyant' Alabaster Shade 5 Light Pendant
Located in Lisse, NL
Stunning Art Deco hand carved and layered multi-colored alabaster shade, 5 light chandelier.
Alabaster, Metal, Brass, Bronze, Copper, Wire
Stunning Antique, Four Layers Art Deco Design Alabaster Pendant Light circa 1920
Located in Lisse, NL
Great design and top quality made Art Deco 3-light alabaster pendant, ceiling light. This early 1900s, layered alabaster pendant is pure Art Deco in design and the shape and colors ...
Alabaster, Brass
Phase Pendant Light in Contemporary Blackened Steel with Layered Resin Inlay
By Kin & Company
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Phase Pendant began with a collaborative investigation between Kin and Kim Markel — fellow Sight Unseen favorite — in which their native materials informed the iterative design p...
Steel
Timeless Design Art Deco Amber Color & Layered Alabaster Pendant Light / Fixture
Located in Lisse, NL
Striking antique light fixture for an entry hall, bedroom or any other small room. With early 20th century light fixtures being one of our specialties, we always love finding timele...
Alabaster, Brass
Pure Art Deco Layered Alabaster Pendant Light, w Stunning 21.6" Diameter Shade
Located in Lisse, NL
The perfect blackened chain and canopy and finial under the shade are like the icing on the cake of this timeless pendant. Mind you, this striking 3-light pendant too is wired to the...
Alabaster, Bronze, Brass, Metal
Pure Art Deco and Perfect Size, Multi Layered Alabaster Ceiling Light / Pendant
Located in Lisse, NL
Rare and very stylish, top condition and warm color alabaster 3-light pendant of great quality and design. This rare Art Deco fixture from the heydays of the European Art Deco era i...
Alabaster, Metal, Brass, Bronze
Unique Art Deco and Perfect Size, Multi Layered Glass Shade Pendant Light
Located in Lisse, NL
Another top quality, antique pendant light with the wow factor. This unique, good size and stylish color Art Deco fixture from the heydays of the European Art Deco era will bring cl...
Metal, Aluminum
Large Scandinavian Adjustable Metal White Pendant, 1980s
By Form Light
Located in Antwerp, BE
A multi-layered metal pendant light varnished in white, in very good, used condition. 1980s, Denmark.
Metal
Art Deco Layered Marbled Yellowish Beige and Brown Glass and Brass Pendant Light
Located in Barntrup, DE
An Art Deco style marbled layered yellowish beige and brown glass and brass pendant light from the 1950s, Germany.
Metal, Brass
$884Sale Price / item|20% Off
Addicted to Us Pendant Light Brass
By Marie Burgos Design
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Lending spaces a warm and even layer of light, this pendant light merges refined and raw styles while dressing up spaces with a touch of sophistication.
Blown Glass
$884Sale Price / item|20% Off
Addicted to Us Pendant Light Black
By Marie Burgos Design
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Lending spaces a warm and even layer of light, this pendant light merges refined and raw styles while dressing up spaces with a touch of sophistication.
Blown Glass
Substantial Brass Pendant Light by Svend Aage Holm Sorensen, 1960s, Denmark
By Svend Aage Holm Sørensen, Holm Sørensen
Located in Værløse, DK
* Large onion-shaped pendant light with layered flame-cut brass slats * Designer: Svend Aage Holm Sørensen * Model: 6395 (commonly referred to as “The Onion”) * Manufacturer: Holm ...
Brass
Substantial Brass Pendant Light by Svend Aage Holm Sorensen, 1960s, Denmark
By Holm Sørensen, Svend Aage Holm Sørensen
Located in Værløse, DK
. * Large pendant light with layered flame-cut brass slats * Designer: Svend Aage Holm Sørensen * Model: 6435 (commonly referred to as the “Artichoke”) * Manufacturer: Holm Sørensen...
Brass
Substantial Brass Pendant Light by Svend Aage Holm Sorensen, 1960s, Denmark
By Holm Sørensen, Svend Aage Holm Sørensen
Located in Værløse, DK
* Large onion-shaped pendant light with layered flame-cut brass slates * Designer: Svend Aage Holm Sørensen * Type: 6395 (commonly referred to as “The Onion”) * Manufacturer: Hol...
Brass
Flower-Shaped Pendant Light by Svend Aage Holm Sorensen, 1960s, Denmark
By Holm Sørensen, Svend Aage Holm Sørensen
Located in Værløse, DK
. * Substantial pendant light with layered flame-cut brass slates * Designer: Svend Aage Holm Sørensen * Type: 6436 * Manufacturer: Holm Sørensen & Co., Denmark * Year: 1960s...
Brass
Aluminum Pendant Light by Fabricius & Kastholm for Nordisk Solar, 1960s, Denmark
By Preben Fabricius, Nordisk Solar Co., Jørgen Kastholm & Preben Fabricius
Located in Værløse, DK
. * Layered aluminum pendant light with purple inner shades * Designer: Preben Fabricius & Jørgen Kastholm * Model: P376 * Producer: Nordisk Solar Kompagni, Denmark * Year: 196...
Metal, Aluminum
Huge French Baroque Sunburst Foliage Chandelier Light Fixture in Gilt Iron
Located in Barcelona, ES
Monumental Baroque Triple Layered Sunburst Foliage Chandelier / Ceiling Pendant Light, Gilt Iron, Frosted Glass Hand-crafted in France, 1940s Massive 100 cm diameter (39.3 in) Baroqu...
Metal, Bronze, Iron, Gold Leaf
Pendant Made In Aluminium, Danish Design From 1970s
Located in Lejre, DK
With its unique layered design, this pendant light adds depth and visual interest to any space.
Aluminum
Brutalist Brass Pendant Lights by Svend Aage Holm Sorensen, 1960s, Denmark
By Holm Sørensen, Svend Aage Holm Sørensen
Located in Værløse, DK
* Set (2) of onion-shaped pendant light with layered flame-cut brass slates and supporting cords with canopies
Brass
Danish Tiered White Hanging Lamp by Frandsen's Belysning, 1970s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Large tiered - layered pendant/hanging light in white powder coated metal.
Metal
Danish Multi-Layered Pendant from Horn Lighting, 1960s
By Horn Lighting
Located in Chesham, GB
This Danish multi-layered pendant light was produced by Horn Lighting.
Metal
Unavailable
H 6 in W 11 in D 11 in
Klein Pendant w/ Milk Glass, Etched Ginkgo Relief in Blackened Brass
By Trella
Located in Brooklyn, NY
At eleven inches in diameter the Klein Pendant embraces a layered light assembly comprising a hand blown glass rondelle and an etched and polished brass disc.
Brass
Unavailable
H 6 in W 11 in D 11 in
11" Klein Pendant w/ Milk Glass, Etched & Polished Shade & Satin Brass details.
By Trella
Located in Brooklyn, NY
At eleven inches in diameter the Klein Pendant embraces a layered light assembly comprising a hand blown glass rondelle and an etched and polished brass disc.
Brass
Unavailable
H 6 in W 11 in D 11 in
Klein Pendant w/ Milk Glass, Etched Ginkgo in Jasper Patina & Satin Brass
By Trella
Located in Brooklyn, NY
At eleven inches in diameter the Klein Pendant embraces a layered light assembly comprising a hand blown glass rondelle and an etched and polished brass disc.
Brass
Unavailable
H 6 in W 11 in D 11 in
Klein Pendant w/ Milk Glass, Etched Ginkgo in Two Tone Blackened Brass
By Trella
Located in Brooklyn, NY
At eleven inches in diameter the Klein Pendant embraces a layered light assembly comprising a hand blown glass rondelle and an etched and polished brass disc.
Brass
Unavailable
H 6 in W 11 in D 11 in
11" Klein Pendant w/ Milk Glass, Etched Relief finished in Blackened Brass
By Trella
Located in Brooklyn, NY
At eleven inches in diameter the Klein Pendant embraces a layered light assembly comprising a hand blown glass rondelle and an etched and polished brass disc.
Brass
Unavailable
H 10 in W 24 in D 24 in
24" Klein Pendant with Milk Glass, Etched and Polished Shade and Satin Brass
By Trella
Located in Brooklyn, NY
At 24 inches in diameter the Klein Pendant embraces a layered light assembly comprising a hand blown glass rondelle and an etched and polished brass disc.
Brass
Unavailable
H 6 in W 11 in D 11 in
11" Klein Pendant w/ Milk Glass, Etched Ginkgo in Matte White, Blackened Brass
By Trella
Located in Brooklyn, NY
At eleven inches in diameter the Klein Pendant embraces a layered light assembly comprising a hand blown glass rondelle and an etched and polished brass disc.
Brass
Trava Pendant Light in Spun Aluminium by Carl Thore, Sweden, 1960s
By Granhaga, Carl Thore
Located in London, GB
A multi-layered pendant light in spun aluminium with purple inner finish, Sweden, 1960s.
Aluminum
Art Deco Tiered Layer Cake Pendant Light
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Art deco pendant light features a tiered layer cake shade with foliate, painted, etched glass and clear cut glass tiers with brass accents, 30" chain and canopy.
Brass
Art Deco Layered Milk Glass Pendant Light
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Art Deco pendant light features a layered milk glass shade with brass fitter on 44 inches of brass chain with canopy.
Brass
Pendant Light with Layered Brass and Smoked Swarovski Crystals
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Materials: layered brass and smoked swarovski crystals. Measures: Height 80 cm, diameter 35 cm Brass and Swarovski crystal 12 kg 26,5 lbs.
Crystal, Brass
Red Triple Layered Brown/Red Glass Pendant Light, Europe, 1960s
By Holmegaard
Located in Steenwijk, NL
This large and very nice pendant lamp is made of red brown colored glass with a white inside and a clear glass outside. The glass is hung to the fixture by a metal ring with three co...
Metal
Early 20th Century Layered Milk Glass and Brass Foyer Pendant Light
Located in Brooklyn, NY
All original, early 20th century, foyer or entryway pendant light features a milk glass disc shade decoratively trimmed in gilded, carved plaster layered atop a dropped, molded, pain...
Brass
Carlo Nason for Mazzega Multi-Layered Conical Murano Light Fixture
By Mazzega, Carlo Nason
Located in North Miami, FL
This OUTSTANDING multi conical Murano quadruple shade glass pendant light. FOUR cone shaped hand blown glass shades descend and are connected by a central bar and black coil electric...
Brass
Vintage Spanish Gilt Metal Light Fixture with Layered Leaves and Mirrored Glass
Located in Atlanta, GA
A vintage Spanish midcentury gilt metal light fixture with leaves and mirrored glass. This Spanish chandelier is decorated with a two-layered crown of leaves delicately curving from ...
Metal
Sold
H 63 in W 17 in D 17 in
Tom Dixon Plane Brass Drop Chandelier, 4-Layer, White Glass, Geometric Mod Light
By Tom Dixon
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Tom Dixon plane brass drop chandelier, 4-layer, white glass, geometric mod light. A brass-plated statement drop chandelier comprising of 4 double-layered white glass spheres distribu...
Brass
Swedish 1950s Grey Case Glass Pendant Light
Located in New York, NY
A very nice Swedish blown case glass pendant light. Exterior layer in grey gand interior is white layers of glass.
Glass
Single Antique Window Washing Hook as Pendant Light
Located in San Francisco, CA
Antique window washing hook wired as pendant light. Layers of exterior paint in colors of beige, seafoam green, tan, and gray add texture and interest.
Steel, Brass
Sold
H 18.51 in Dm 13.78 in
Art Deco Layered Pink and Smoky Amber Marbled Glass Pendant Light, ca 1930s
Located in Barntrup, DE
German Art Deco layered pendant light in marbled pink and smoky amber glass with a warm, sculptural stepped form, Germany, 1930s.
Brass
Art Deco Layered White and Black Alabaster Pendant Light, 1920s
Located in Barntrup, DE
An elegant, round, layered Art Deco period ceiling pendant light featuring a lampshade - a bowl - of white alabaster with impressive black and dark brown veins.
Alabaster, Metal, Brass
French Art Deco Layered White and Black Alabaster Pendant Light, 1920s
Located in Barntrup, DE
An elegant, round, layered Art Deco ceiling pendant light featuring a lampshade - a bowl - of white alabaster with dark brown and black veins.
Alabaster, Metal, Bronze
Art Deco Style Layered Marbled Beige Pink Glass and Brass Pendant Light
Located in Barntrup, DE
An Art Deco style marbled layered beige pastel pink glass and brass pendant light from circa the 1950s, Germany.
Metal, Brass
Sold
H 27 in Dm 17.8 in
Stunning Antique, Four Layers Art Deco Design Alabaster Pendant Light circa 1920
Located in Lisse, NL
The circular and layered design, the colors and especially the effect when the light is on, takes this pendant to a league of its own.
Alabaster, Brass
Sold
H 22.8 in Dm 12 in
Stunning Antique, Four Layers Art Deco Design Alabaster Pendant Light circa 1920
Located in Lisse, NL
The circular and layered design, the colors and especially the effect when the light is on, takes this pendant to a league of its own.
Alabaster, Brass, Metal, Wire
Sold
H 17.33 in Dm 15.75 in
French Art Deco Layered White Alabaster Pendant Light with Dark Veins, 1920s
Located in Barntrup, DE
An elegant, round, layered Art Deco ceiling pendant light featuring a lampshade - a bowl - of white alabaster with dark brown and black veins.
Alabaster, Metal, Brass
Sold
H 22 in Dm 15.7 in
Pure Art Deco and Perfect Size, Multi Layered Alabaster Ceiling Light / Pendant
Located in Lisse, NL
The matching, layered alabaster canopy and bronzed chain are like the icing on the cake of this timeless pendant.
Alabaster, Brass, Bronze
Sold
H 21 in Dm 17.8 in
Pure Art Deco and Perfect Size, Multi Layered Alabaster Ceiling Light / Pendant
Located in Lisse, NL
Rare and very stylish, good condition and warm color alabaster 3-light pendant of great quality and design. This rare Art Deco fixture from the heydays of the European Art Deco era ...
Alabaster, Brass, Bronze, 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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