Handmade Leather Pendant Light, Mid-Century Modern with Rustic Charm
Located in Antwerp, BE
Unique leather pendant light The spherical shade is handmade from authentic colored leather, carefully stitched together with decorative seams.
Leather
Leather Pendant Light, Emerald Green, Capa II, Saddle Lamp Collection
By L'Aviva Home
Located in New York, NY
The lamps in this collection are inspired by Colombia’s equestrian heritage, layered with a jewel-toned color palette that takes inspiration from the works of Colombian artist Fernan...
Brass
Leather Pendant Light in Camel, Doma, Talabartero Collection Saddle Lamp
By L'Aviva Home
Located in New York, NY
The lamps in this collection are inspired by Colombia’s equestrian heritage, layered with a jewel-toned color palette that takes inspiration from the works of Colombian artist Fernan...
Brass
Leather Pendant Light in Berry, Doma, Talabartero Collection Saddle Lamp
By L'Aviva Home
Located in New York, NY
The lamps in this collection are inspired by Colombia’s equestrian heritage, layered with a jewel-toned color palette that takes inspiration from the works of Colombian artist Fernan...
Brass
Leather Pendant Light in Black, Doma, Talabartero Collection Saddle Lamp
By L'Aviva Home
Located in New York, NY
The lamps in this collection are inspired by Colombia’s equestrian heritage, layered with a jewel-toned color palette that takes inspiration from the works of Colombian artist Fernan...
Brass
Leather Pendant Light in Berry, Capa, Talabartero Collection Saddle Lamp
By L'Aviva Home
Located in New York, NY
The lamps in this collection are inspired by Colombia’s equestrian heritage, layered with a jewel-toned color palette that takes inspiration from the works of Colombian artist Fernan...
Brass
Leather Pendant Light in Black, Capa, Talabartero Collection Saddle Lamp
By L'Aviva Home
Located in New York, NY
The lamps in this collection are inspired by Colombia’s equestrian heritage, layered with a jewel-toned color palette that takes inspiration from the works of Colombian artist Fernan...
Brass
Leather Pendant Light in Cobalt, Capa, Talabartero Collection Saddle Lamp
By L'Aviva Home
Located in New York, NY
The lamps in this collection are inspired by Colombia’s equestrian heritage, layered with a jewel-toned color palette that takes inspiration from the works of Colombian artist Fernan...
Brass
Leather Pendant Light in Cobalt, Doma, Talabartero Collection Saddle Lamp
By L'Aviva Home
Located in New York, NY
The lamps in this collection are inspired by Colombia’s equestrian heritage, layered with a jewel-toned color palette that takes inspiration from the works of Colombian artist Fernan...
Brass
Leather Pendant Light in Camel, Capa II, Talabartero Collection Saddle Lamp
By L'Aviva Home
Located in New York, NY
The lamps in this collection are inspired by Colombia’s equestrian heritage, layered with a jewel-toned color palette that takes inspiration from the works of Colombian artist Fernan...
Brass
Leather Pendant Light in Black, Capa ii, Talabartero Collection Saddle Lamp
By L'Aviva Home
Located in New York, NY
The lamps in this collection are inspired by Colombia’s equestrian heritage, layered with a jewel-toned color palette that takes inspiration from the works of Colombian artist Fernan...
Brass
Leather Pendant Light in Berry, Capa II, Talabartero Collection Saddle Lamp
By L'Aviva Home
Located in New York, NY
The lamps in this collection are inspired by Colombia’s equestrian heritage, layered with a jewel-toned color palette that takes inspiration from the works of Colombian artist Fernan...
Brass
Leather Pendant Light in Cobalt, Capa II, Talabartero Collection Saddle Lamp
By L'Aviva Home
Located in New York, NY
The lamps in this collection are inspired by Colombia’s equestrian heritage, layered with a jewel-toned color palette that takes inspiration from the works of Colombian artist Fernan...
Brass
Leather Pendant Light in Emerald Green, Doma, Talabartero Collection Saddle Lamp
By L'Aviva Home
Located in New York, NY
The lamps in this collection are inspired by Colombia’s equestrian heritage, layered with a jewel-toned color palette that takes inspiration from the works of Colombian artist Fernan...
Brass
Leather Pendant Light in Emerald Green, Capa, Talabartero Collection Saddle Lamp
By L'Aviva Home
Located in New York, NY
The lamps in this collection are inspired by Colombia’s equestrian heritage, layered with a jewel-toned color palette that takes inspiration from the works of Colombian artist Fernan...
Brass
Leather Pendant Light in Camel, Capa, Talabartero Collection Saddle Lamp
By L'Aviva Home
Located in New York, NY
The lamps in this collection are inspired by Colombia’s equestrian heritage, layered with a jewel-toned color palette that takes inspiration from the works of Colombian artist Fernan...
Brass
Danish Designer, Pendant Light, Parchment, Leather, Suede, Denmark, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A leather or parchment and suede pendant light likely designed and produced in Denmark, c. 1970s.
Leather, Suede, Parchment Paper
$1,200 / item
Single Paan Pendant Light with Leather and Brass
By Arjun Rathi Design
Located in Mumbai, Maharashtra
The Sugar Collection draws inspiration from our emotional connect with food. Almost everyone has some nostalgic memory of Indian desserts and our indigenous candy and the collection ...
Brass
$1,200 / item
L-shaped Paan Pendant Light with Leather and Brass
By Arjun Rathi Design
Located in Mumbai, Maharashtra
The Sugar Collection draws inspiration from our emotional connect with food. Almost everyone has some nostalgic memory of Indian desserts and our indigenous candy and the collection ...
Brass
Turtle Dome Pendant Light by Xavier Clarisse, Black Leather Design
Located in New York, NY
The Turtle Dome Light is inspired by both nature and human design. The motif is drawn from the beautiful, intricate patterning of a turtle's shell while the dome shape mirrors a cla...
Leather
$2,205 / item
Nuvola Single Light Pendant
By Silvio Mondino Studio
Located in Milan, IT
Arranged in multiples at different heights in a minimalist living room or dining room, this refined light pendant is a radiant, sculptural statement piece. The unconventional silhoue...
Brass, Other
Jean-Pierre Ryckaert Tan Leather Strap and Steel Ceiling Pendant Light
By Jean-Pierre Ryckaert
Located in Hastings, GB
Incredibly rare Leather Strap and Steel brutalist ceiling pendant light, designed by Jean-Pierre Ryckaert in France in the 1950's. the thick leather straps wrap around the bent steel...
Steel
Polaris Pendant Lamp in Brass, Leather & Selenite Glass by Bianco Light + Space
Located in Geneve, CH
Polaris Pendant Lamp in Brass, Leather & Selenite Glass by Bianco Light + Space Dimensions: Ø 61 x H 20 cm.
Brass
Sirius Pendant Lamp in Brass, Leather & Opal Glass by Bianco Light + Space
Located in Geneve, CH
Sirius Pendant Lamp in Brass, Leather & Opal Glass by Bianco Light + Space Dimensions: Ø 56 x H 35,5 cm.
Brass
Pendant Light 'Campana' by J.T. Kalmar, Amber Glass Leather Chrome, 1970
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A beautiful glass pendant light fixture by Kalmar, manufactured in Mid-Century, circa 1970 (late 1960s or early 1970s).
Chrome, Nickel
Churros Model 4 Pendant Light in Painted Wood, Metal & Vegetable Leather by KIMU
Located in Geneve, CH
Churros Model 4 Pendant Light in Painted Wood, Metal & Vegetable Leather by KIMU Unique Piece Dimensions: Ø 10 x H 69 cm.
Metal
Churros Model 3 Pendant Light in Painted Wood, Metal & Vegetable Leather by KIMU
Located in Geneve, CH
Churros Model 3 Pendant Light in Painted Wood, Metal & Vegetable Leather by KIMU Unique Piece Dimensions: Ø 16 x H 107 cm.
Metal
Churros Model 4 Pendant Light in Painted Wood, Metal & Vegetable Leather by KIMU
Located in Geneve, CH
Churros Model 4 Pendant Light in Painted Wood, Metal & Vegetable Leather by KIMU Unique Piece Dimensions: Ø 16 x H 69 cm.
Metal
Churros Model 3 Pendant Light in Painted Wood, Metal & Vegetable Leather by KIMU
Located in Geneve, CH
Churros Model 3 Pendant Light in Painted Wood, Metal & Vegetable Leather by KIMU Unique Piece Dimensions: Ø 10 x H 107 cm.
Metal
Churros Model 4 Pendant Light in Painted Wood, Metal & Vegetable Leather by KIMU
Located in Geneve, CH
Churros Model 4 Pendant Light in Painted Wood, Metal & Vegetable Leather by KIMU Unique Piece Dimensions: Ø 16 x H 69 cm.
Metal
Churros Model 4 Pendant Light in Painted Wood, Metal & Vegetable Leather by KIMU
Located in Geneve, CH
Churros Model 4 Pendant Light in Painted Wood, Metal & Vegetable Leather by KIMU Unique Piece Dimensions: Ø 10 x H 69 cm.
Metal
Churros Model 3 Pendant Light in Painted Wood, Metal & Vegetable Leather by KIMU
Located in Geneve, CH
Churros Model 3 Pendant Light in Painted Wood, Metal & Vegetable Leather by KIMU Unique Piece Dimensions: Ø 10 x H 107 cm.
Metal
Churros Model 3 Pendant Light in Painted Wood, Metal & Vegetable Leather by KIMU
Located in Geneve, CH
Churros Model 3 Pendant Light in Painted Wood, Metal & Vegetable Leather by KIMU Unique Piece Dimensions: Ø 16 x H 107 cm.
Metal
Churros Model 3 Pendant Light in Painted Wood, Metal & Vegetable Leather by KIMU
Located in Geneve, CH
Churros Model 3 Pendant Light in Painted Wood, Metal & Vegetable Leather by KIMU Unique Piece Dimensions: Ø 16 x H 107 cm.
Metal
Churros Model 3 Pendant Light in Painted Wood, Metal & Vegetable Leather by KIMU
Located in Geneve, CH
Churros Model 3 Pendant Light in Painted Wood, Metal & Vegetable Leather by KIMU Unique Piece Dimensions: Ø 16 x H 107 cm.
Metal
Churros Model 1 Pendant Light in Painted Wood, Metal & Vegetable Leather by KIMU
Located in Geneve, CH
Churros Model 1 Pendant Light in Painted Wood, Metal & Vegetable Leather by KIMU Unique Piece Dimensions: Ø 16 x H 107 cm.
Metal
Churros Model 2 Pendant Light in Painted Wood, Metal & Vegetable Leather by KIMU
Located in Geneve, CH
Churros Model 2 Pendant Light in Painted Wood, Metal & Vegetable Leather by KIMU Unique Piece Dimensions: Ø 16 x H 69 cm.
Metal
Churros Model 1 Pendant Light in Painted Wood, Metal & Vegetable Leather by KIMU
Located in Geneve, CH
Churros Model 1 Pendant Light in Painted Wood, Metal & Vegetable Leather by KIMU Unique Piece Dimensions: Ø 10 x H 107 cm.
Metal
Churros Model 2 Pendant Light in Painted Wood, Metal & Vegetable Leather by KIMU
Located in Geneve, CH
Churros Model 2 Pendant Light in Painted Wood, Metal & Vegetable Leather by KIMU Unique Piece Dimensions: Ø 10 x H 69 cm.
Metal
Churros Model 1 Pendant Light in Painted Wood, Metal & Vegetable Leather by KIMU
Located in Geneve, CH
Churros Model 1 Pendant Light in Painted Wood, Metal & Vegetable Leather by KIMU Unique Piece Dimensions: Ø 16 x H 107 cm.
Metal
Churros Model 2 Pendant Light in Painted Wood, Metal & Vegetable Leather by KIMU
Located in Geneve, CH
Churros Model 2 Pendant Light in Painted Wood, Metal & Vegetable Leather by KIMU Unique Piece Dimensions: Ø 16 x H 69 cm.
Metal
Churros Model 1 Pendant Light in Painted Wood, Metal & Vegetable Leather by KIMU
Located in Geneve, CH
Churros Model 1 Pendant Light in Painted Wood, Metal & Vegetable Leather by KIMU Unique Piece Dimensions: Ø 10 x H 107 cm.
Metal
Churros Model 1 Pendant Light in Painted Wood, Metal & Vegetable Leather by KIMU
Located in Geneve, CH
Churros Model 1 Pendant Light in Painted Wood, Metal & Vegetable Leather by KIMU Unique Piece Dimensions: Ø 16 x H 107 cm.
Metal
Churros Model 1 Pendant Light in Painted Wood, Metal & Vegetable Leather by KIMU
Located in Geneve, CH
Churros Model 1 Pendant Light in Painted Wood, Metal & Vegetable Leather by KIMU Unique Piece Dimensions: Ø 16 x H 107 cm.
Metal
Churros Model 2 Pendant Light in Painted Wood, Metal & Vegetable Leather by KIMU
Located in Geneve, CH
Churros Model 2 Pendant Light in Painted Wood, Metal & Vegetable Leather by KIMU Unique Piece Dimensions: Ø 10 x H 69 cm.
Metal
Ovoide n.° 3 Resin Pendant Hanging Light with Brass and Leather Details
By ACOOCOORO
Located in Mexico City, MX
The resin pendant hangs from a round tan leather cord. As with the rest of ACOOCOORO’s collection, this piece is cast and finished by hand, and assembled using artisanal methods.
Brass
Helium Hand Blown Glass Pendant Light with Leather Straps Contemporary
Located in Westport, CT
A beautiful mouth blown glass piece elegantly held by leather straps. Leather straps length made to order. One 60 W Glass color options: Ice blue, red, smoke, opal or clear Leather ...
Blown Glass
Sirius Amber Color Chandelier with Mold Blown Glass, Brass and Leather Details
By Bianco Light & Space
Located in Hawthorne, CA
Drawing inspiration from infinite patterns, the Tessellation Series is a sculptural investigation using light, symmetry, and modular tessellation as concepts for building forms. Con...
Brass
$22,498 / item
Pendant Light Zeus by Alabastro Italiano
Located in Geneve, CH
Pendant Light Zeus by Alabastro Italiano Dimensions: W 120 x D 13 x H 113 cm Materials: Italian white Alabaster, Italian hand wrought iron, Ruggine of Florence, Rown Hearth Leather...
Alabaster, Iron
Rare Wrought Iron and Wood Pendant Light Fixture with Leather Shades and Fringes
Located in Lisse, NL
Stylish and all handcrafted Arts & Crafts pendant. Finding rare or unique light fixtures always makes our day and when we came across this handcrafted pendant made from various dif...
Wrought Iron
Sirius Amber Color Chandelier with Mold Blown Glass, Brass and Leather Details
By Bianco Light & Space
Located in Hawthorne, CA
Drawing inspiration from infinite patterns, the Tessellation Series is a sculptural investigation using light, symmetry, and modular tessellation as concepts for building forms. Con...
Brass
Kawa Series Light 05, White Organic Modern Porcelain Pendant Lamp, Leather Cast
By Luft Tanaka
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Kawa Series Light 05 Pendant Light by Luft Tanaka Studio Tactile and textured porcelain pendant light in an unique and organic form.
Porcelain, Ceramic
XX Large Arts & Crafts Pendant Light w. Leather Hide Shade in Wrought Iron Frame
Located in Lisse, NL
This impressive size and unique design antique pendant light is one of the largest single shade lights that we ever had the pleasure of offering.
Metal, Wrought Iron
Swedish Anna Pendant Light of Metal with Leather Cover by Atelje Lyktan 1970s
By Anna Ehrner, Frank Josef, Alvar Aalto, Ateljé Lyktan
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Vintage "Anna" pendant light designed by Anna Ehrner for Ateljé Lyktan in Sweden. The lamp is made in the 1970s with a chromium plated metal frame mounted with almost cream colored...
Chrome
Turtle Dome Pendant Light by Xavier Clarisse, South Africa
Located in New York, NY
The Turtle Dome Light is inspired by both nature and human design. The motif is drawn from the beautiful, intricate patterning of a turtle's shell while the dome shape mirrors a cla...
Leather
$3,750 / item
Large Leather and Brass Flexible Arm Meander Light
Located in Pound Ridge, NY
Wall or ceiling mounted light fixture with seven leather clad flexible arms and Brushed Brass fittings; pose the arms as you wish to create a unique light fixture; artisan made luxur...
Brass
Nuvola, Modular Sculptural Pendant Light by Silvio Mondino Studio, Italy
By Silvio Mondino Studio
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Nuvola pendant floats in space like a jewel hanging from the ceiling, hooked at the end of a leather cord that has been hand-knotted around the brass tube; a perfect equilibrium of c...
Brass
Eight Light Leather and Iron Chandelier
Located in Atlanta, GA
Beautifully Crafted Iron Oval Shaped Chandelier with Leather over Iron, Eight Lights
Iron
Symbolic Hand-Dyed Feature Pendant Light 'Ihaya Lamp'
Located in London, GB
The Ihaya Lamp is a planetary pendant light inspired by the symbolic projection of the Tuareg life through the Sahara.
Bronze
Unavailable
H 48 in W 88 in D 80 in
Luminaire, Monumental Custom Adjustable Four-Light Chandelier, circa 1980s
By Luminaire
Located in New York, NY
A monumental patinated steel, brass, maple and leather adjustable chandelier made by the lighting and design firm luminaire. As shown in images it is 6 feet 9 inches x 7 feet 4 inche...
Brass, Steel
Custom Leather Pendant Light
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
Italian Custom Pendant beautifully stitched highest quality leather with brass fitting and accomodating one bulb.
Leather
Sold
H 10.5 in W 24 in D 24 in
Leather Pendant Light, "Anna" by Anna Ehrner for Ateljé Lyktan, Sweden 1970s
By Anna Ehrner
Located in Chicago, IL
A 1970s Swedish pendant light featuring a circular chrome frame encircled by a rich, deep brown leather shade with stitch detailing.
Chrome
Impressed & Painted Leatherette Pendant, Europe circa 1930
Located in Culver City, CA
Italy, 1930 Painted leather pendant light with impressed detailing around fixture. 30.5” dia x 46” H Ref.
Leather
CHANEL Runway Leather Gold Light Bulb Chain Necklace 1994
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
CHANEL Runway Leather Gold Light Bulb Chain Necklace 1994; Gold Plated Brass and Leather; Cord Light Bulb Pull Strings.
Brass
Chanel Runway Leather Gold Chain Light Bulb Evening Link Necklace in Box
By Chanel
Located in Chicago, IL
Leather Gold tone hardware Charm measures 1.5" W x 3.5" H Total length 31.5" Made in France Includes box 100% authenticity guaranteed NEWFOUND LUXURY is the premier luxury fashion ...
Mid-Century Tri-Cone Pendant Light in the Manner of Paavo Tynell
By Lightolier, Paavo Tynell
Located in Peabody, MA
Mid-Century chandelier with three elongated trumpet form pendants. Although we have never before seen this form, it bears strong resemblance to the work of Paavo Tynell for Lightolie...
Steel
Continental Mid Century Decorative Light Fixture in Faux Leather
Located in Atlanta, GA
of organic form and having an internal wire framework, fitted with a singel hanging socket
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Kalmar Glass Pendant [large]
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Kalmar yellow glass pendant light with leather gird, labeled
Leather, Glass
Ralph Lauren Large 4 Light Broomfield Chandelier
By Ralph Lauren
Located in Wichita, KS
Beautiful large chandelier pendant shade light from Ralph Lauren. The shade is made of linen and the metal Hardware is polished nickel.
Nickel
Sold
H 23.5 in W 16 in D 14 in
Jacques Adnet Chandelier Mid-Century Modern Brass & Metal Four-Light Chandelier
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Miami, FL
Delicate four-light two patinas brass French Mid-Century Modern chandelier attributed to Jacques Adnet. Wired for the U.S. and takes 4 light bulbs with max. 40 watts.
Brass, Metal
Good Looking / Practical Size Home Design Leather Pendant Light, 1930s
Located in Lisse, NL
Beautiful shape and excellent condition. This early 1930s leather pendant comes with the original thick iron chain and ceiling cap.
Leather
Good Looking Spherical or Round Home Design Leather Pendant Light, 1930s
Located in Lisse, NL
Beautiful shape and excellent condition pendant. This early 1930s leather pendant comes with the original rope and ceiling cap.
Leather
Leather Pendant Light, Berry, Capa, 34" OAH, Talabartero Saddle Lamp Collection
By L'Aviva Home
Located in New York, NY
The lamps in this collection are inspired by Colombia’s equestrian heritage, layered with a jewel-toned color palette that takes inspiration from the works of Colombian artist Fernan...
Brass
Kalmar Pendant Light Amber Glass Leather, 1970s
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
Beautiful and very rare glass pendant light or chandelier by Kalmar, manufactured in Mid-Century circa 1970 (at the end of 1960s and beginning of 1970s).
Glass, Leather
Kalmar Pendant Light, Amber Glass and Leather, 1970
By J.T. Kalmar, Kalmar Lighting
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A beautiful and very rare glass pendant light or chandelier by Kalmar, manufactured in Mid-Century, circa 1970 (late 1960s or early 1970s).
Chrome
Large Kalmar Pendant Light, Amber Glass Leather, 1970
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A beautiful glass pendant light fixture by Kalmar, manufactured in Mid-Century, circa 1970 (late 1960s or early 1970s).
Leather, Blown Glass
Sold
H 35 in Dm 13.7 in
Good Looking Spherical or Round, Home Design 1930s Single Light Leather Pendant
Located in Lisse, NL
Beautiful shape and excellent condition antique pendant. This early 1930s leather pendant comes with a wrought iron chain and ceiling cap.
Wrought Iron
Sold
H 50 in Dm 16.25 in
Good Looking Home Design Leather, Fringes, Wood and Rope Pendant Light, 1930s
Located in Lisse, NL
Beautiful shape and excellent condition pendant. This early 20th century leather pendant comes with the original rope and ceiling cap.
Leather, Rope, Wood
Sold
H 20 in Dm 11.8 in
Small & Timeless French Art Deco Alabaster Pendant Light with Leather Rope, 1920
Located in Lisse, NL
This finest quality and exceptional pendant is in near mint condition and to us it is the ideal light for a small hallway, bedroom or any other small space in a living room.
Alabaster, Brass, Bronze
La Paglietta Yellow and Ivory Pendant Light
By Luci di Seta
Located in Milan, IT
The perfect accent to enliven a living room or bedroom decor, this stunning pendant light of the Capeau collection is entirely executed in ivory and yellow velvet with a gold laminat...
Brass
Ralph Lauren Home, "Westbury" equestrian motif eight light chandelier
Located in Atlanta, GA
Ralph Lauren Home (American 1983), "Westbury" equestrian motif eight light chandelier, having a tubular brass frame with stirrups suspended by brown leather straps with buckles, the ...
Bronze
Large Midcentury Ceiling Light by Alvesta, Finland, 1960s
Located in Oslo, NO
Wonderful and decorative ceiling lamp in painted steel, leather, brass and plastic. Designed and made in Finland from circa 1960s second half. The lamp is in a very good vintage cond...
Brass, Steel
Sold
H 47.25 in Dm 27.56 in
Hugo Gorge Eight-Light Brass Chandelier, Viennese Modern Age, 1930s, Austria
By Wiener Werkstätte, Hugo Gorge, Josef Hoffmann
Located in Biebergemund, Hessen
Very rare and elegant Viennese Modern Age brass chandelier designed by Professor Hugo Gorge and manufactured by Melzer & Neuhardt in Vienna, Austria. Prof. Hugo Gorge was one of the ...
Brass
Chanel light bulb necklace-Vintage light bulb leather gold charm CC94
By Chanel
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Most wanted ever vintage Chanel necklace, gold tone hardware,leather woven into chain, light-bulb pendant. hook eye closure .
Leather and Steel Eight Light Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
Steel chandelier, the racetrack shaped body covered in leather attached by patinated brass grommets with eight steel buckle style standards and steel bobeches
Steel
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.
Designer Eva Menz wants the light to "evoke curiosity and a sense of wonder."
Working with resin, a tricky material, has created moments of failure — and enlightenment.
Commissioned for the lakeside villa of a Finnish industrialist, it illuminated visits with dignitaries.
Across New York, there’s no shortage of statement lighting on view.
The 1920s design is a thrilling combination of saturated colors, ancient motifs and modern aesthetics.
Designed by a giant of Swedish lighting, the large-scale fixtures bring major drama.
The alluring pendant light exemplifies the designer’s winsome mid-career work.
Before founding the Memphis Group, Sottsass bent the rules of lighting design with the wonderfully wavy Cometa.