$2,709 / item
H 11.82 in W 27.56 in D 11.82 in
1970s Industrial Brass & Glass Flameproof Tube Light with Shades & Edison Lamps
By Daeyang, Industrial Design
Located in Leicester, Leicestershire
The brass industrial strip light is a vintage flameproof ceiling light manufactured c1970 by South
Aluminum, Brass, Bronze
$2,709 / item
H 14.57 in W 13.78 in D 27.56 in
1970s Korean Industrial Copper Edison LED Flameproof Tube Light with Shades
By Daeyang
Located in Leicester, Leicestershire
Vintage industrial copper flameproof Edison LED tube ceiling strip light with shades made by
Brass, Copper
$377 / item
H 18.9 in W 18.9 in D 22.84 in
1960s Industrial Spun Aluminium Ceiling Pendant Lamps/Light Shades - Various Qty
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1960s large industrial spun aluminium French ceiling pendant lamps/light shades. Featuring large
Aluminum
Holophane Clear Glass Vintage Industrial Pendant Light
By Holophane
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
We offer this Holophane Clear Glass Vintage Industrial Pendant Light. Prismatic glass shades in
Glass
Holophane Clear Glass Vintage Industrial Pendant Light
By Holophane
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
We offer this Holophane Clear Glass Vintage Industrial Pendant Light. Prismatic glass shades in
Glass
Holophane Clear Glass Vintage Industrial Pendant Light
By Holophane
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
We offer this Holophane Clear Glass Vintage Industrial Pendant Light. Prismatic glass shades in
Glass
Holophane Clear Glass Vintage Industrial Pendant Light
By Holophane
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
We offer this Holophane Clear Glass Vintage Industrial Pendant Light. Prismatic glass shades in
Glass
Holophane Clear Glass Vintage Industrial Pendant Light 11
By Holophane
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
We offer this Holophane Clear Glass Vintage Industrial Pendant Light. Prismatic glass shades in
Glass
Holophane Clear Glass Vintage Industrial Pendant Light 10
By Holophane
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
We offer this Holophane Clear Glass Vintage Industrial Pendant Light. Prismatic glass shades in
Glass
Holophane Clear Glass Vintage Industrial Pendant Light 7
By Holophane
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
We offer this Holophane Clear Glass Vintage Industrial Pendant Light. Prismatic glass shades in
Glass
Holophane Clear Glass Vintage Industrial Pendant Light 6
By Holophane
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
We offer this Holophane Clear Glass Vintage Industrial Pendant Light. Prismatic glass shades in
Glass
Holophane Clear Glass Vintage Industrial Pendant Light 3
By Holophane
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
We offer this Holophane Clear Glass Vintage Industrial Pendant Light. Prismatic glass shades in
Glass
Holophane Clear Glass Vintage Industrial Pendant Light 2
By Holophane
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
We offer this Holophane Clear Glass Vintage Industrial Pendant Light. Prismatic glass shades in
Glass
$445 / item
H 6.89 in Dm 6.19 in
Small Antique Holophane Frosted Glass Light Shades with Original Brass Fittings
By Holophane
Located in Nottingham, GB
the larger E100 shades available here Vintage Industrial Holophane Frosted Prismatic Glass and Brass
Brass
1910s X-Ray Glass Shades Double Pendant Light New Brass Hardware
By Olde Good Things
Located in New York, NY
1910s X-Ray Mercury glass shades fitted to new brass pendant light hardware. Arms articulate
Brass
Pair of Vintage Industrial Enamel Light Shades
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Antique Industrial Enamel Light Shades with Green paint on exterior and white interior
Metal
Sold
H 11.82 in W 27.56 in D 11.82 in
1970s Industrial Gold, Polished Brass Flameproof Strip Light with Glass Shades
By Daeyang, Industrial Design
Located in Leicester, Leicestershire
Korean flameproof strip light made by Daeyang circa 1978 with bright polished finish. An awesome
Aluminum, Brass
Industrial Billiard Light with Green Shades
Located in Sagaponack, NY
Industrial piping supports two simple green shades
Steel
Vintage Industrial Double Holophane Light with Metal Shades
Located in Oakville, CT
Vintage Industrial Double Holophane Light with Metal Shades
Metal, Iron
Vintage Industrial Double Holophane Light with Glass Shades
Located in Oakville, CT
Vintage Industrial Cast Aluminum Double Holophane Light with Glass Shades. Dimensions are 26 1/2" x
Metal
Industrial Ceiling Light Fixture with Rounded Glass Shades
Located in Culver City, CA
Industrial ceiling fixture with three rounded glass shades, connected with pipe fittings
Metal
Modern Double Industrial Pendant Light with Antique Adjustable Shades
Located in New York, NY
Modern bronze double light pendant with antique Holophane Industrial shades. The 'elbows' are
Bronze
Sold
H 12.21 in W 15.75 in D 15.75 in
1960s Industrial Weathered Ceiling Pendant Lamp, Light Shades, Steel
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1960s vintage industrial weathered steel ceiling pendant lamp,light shades. We have six of these
Sold
H 12.6 in W 15.75 in D 15.75 in
1960s Industrial Weathered Ceiling Pendant Lamp/Light Shades, Burnt Red
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1960s industrial weathered burnt red ceiling pendant lamp/light shades, burnt red 1960s vintage
Metal
Sold
H 12.6 in W 15.75 in D 15.75 in
1960s Industrial Weathered Ceiling Pendant Lamp, Light Shades, Burnt Red
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1960s vintage industrial weathered burnt red ceiling pendant lamp/light shades. We have five of
Sheet Metal
Sold
H 22.05 in W 22.05 in D 29.93 in
1960s Industrial Black Enamel Ceiling Pendant Lamps/Light Shades - Various Qty
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1960s very large industrial black enamel ceiling pendant lamps/light shades. A mainstay of many
Enamel
Huge Art Nouveau Copper Three Branch Ceiling Light with Holophane Shades
By Faraday & Son
Located in Nottingham, GB
Huge English Country House Decorative Copper Pendant Light with Holophane Pine Shades Exceptional
Copper
Antique Shop Light
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique Tole Industrial Shop Light - Shades Vary from Grey to Black
Tôle
Rare and Cool Midcentury Industrial Pendant Light with Prismatic Glass Shades
Located in Lisse, NL
Rare, mid-20th century, industrial pendant. When you have been trading in light fixtures as long
Metal
Holophane Clear Glass Vintage Industrial Pendant Light 13
By Holophane
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
We offer this Holophane Clear Glass Vintage Industrial Pendant Light. Prismatic glass shades in
Glass
Holophane Clear Glass Vintage Industrial Pendant Light 12
By Holophane
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
We offer this Holophane Clear Glass Vintage Industrial Pendant Light. Prismatic glass shades in
Glass
Decorative Art Nouveau Ceiling Light with Vaseline Glass Petal Design Shades
By Was Benson
Located in Nottingham, GB
Beautiful Art Nouveau Style Flush Ceiling Light with Opalescent Glass Shades A pretty three
Brass, Steel
Vintage White and Grey Enamel Factory Light Shades
Located in London, GB
One white and one grey vintage enamel factory shades. These vintage industrial light shades are in
$57,008
H 76.78 in W 43.31 in D 21.66 in
Modern Penedo Quartz Display Cabinet, Handmade in Poerugal by Greenapple
By GF Modern, Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Mid-Century Modern Penedo Quartz Display Cabinet, Handmade in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple The Penedo quartz display cabinet captures the enduring beauty of nature’s landscapes,...
Onyx, Carrara Marble, Statuary Marble, Brass
$2,023 / item
H 11.03 in W 47.25 in D 11.03 in
Late Century German Explosion Proof Copper & Brass 3 Lamp Bar Pendant Lighting
By Wiska
Located in Leicester, Leicestershire
A copper and brass 3 lamp bar comprising of 3 cast brass explosion proof pendants made in the 1970's by Wiska of Germany who are a manufacturer of marine grade fixtures and fittings....
Brass, Copper
Reclaimed Holophane Verdigris Pendant Lights with Copper Fittings
By Holophane
Located in Nottingham, GB
RECLAIMED HOLOPHANE VERDIGRIS PENDANT LIGHTS A fab run of vintage Holophane spun aluminium shades with polished copper fittings. Theses original Holophane shades have been painted o...
Copper
$2,121 / item
H 4.15 in W 5.35 in D 7.75 in
Hans-Agne Jakobsson 'Mini-Tratten' Verdigris Patinated Outdoor Sconce
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Örsjö Industri AB
Located in Glendale, CA
Hans-Agne Jakobsson 'Mini-Tratten' verdigris patinated outdoor sconce. An exclusive made for U.S. and UL listed authorized re-edition of the classic Swedish design executed in rich v...
Metal
$1,365 / item
H 13.39 in W 10.63 in D 10.63 in
Set Antique Vintage Acorn Opaline White Milk Glass Ceiling Pendant Light Lamp
Located in Sale, GB
- A fabulous run of church opaline acorn pendant lights with steel galleries, circa 1950. - Wear commensurate with age, all in excellent condition, the steel galleries are aged worn...
Glass
Large Deep Dome Holophane Pendant
By Holophane
Located in Peekskill, NY
These are heavy Holophane pendants. The glass is a half inch thick and it has a 15.25 inch diameter. The mounting plate is as clean and simple as it gets so all you see is this beaut...
Glass
$5,062 / item
H 56.11 in W 25.6 in D 19.1 in
Arcate sideboard, in Canaletto walnut by Accardibuccheri Medulum for Medulum
By Mauro Accardi & Silvia Buccheri
Located in Meolo, Venezia
Il settimanale Arcate fa parte di una collezione esclusiva che include comodini e comò, ideata dal rinomato studio milanese Accardi Buccheri per il brand MEDULUM. La scocca, realizza...
Walnut
Reclaimed Small Antique Chapel Glass & Brass Pendant Lights by Holophane
By Holophane
Located in Nottingham, GB
ANTIQUE SMALL HOLOPHANE PRISMATIC GLASS PENDANT LIGHTS PRICE IS PER LIGHT An attractive run of small antique Holophane prismatic glass light with original aged brass fittings. Stam...
Brass
$17,491
H 59.06 in W 35.44 in D 35.44 in
Mid Century Japanese Fuji Meibo Naval Binocular Nardo Grey & Brass -Original box
By Fuji Meibo
Located in Leicester, Leicestershire
Japanese Fuji Meibo Observation Binoculars 15 x 80 - 4 degree field of view. A large pair of Japanese naval observation binoculars mounted on an aluminium tripod. The marine binocu...
Aluminum, Brass
$3,498Sale Price|40% Off
H 66.93 in W 11.82 in D 15.75 in
1980's Japanese Brass Industrial Signalling Floor Lamp by Shonan Kosakusho 20cm
By Shonan Kosakusho
Located in Leicester, Leicestershire
This brass daylight signal lamp is reclaimed from Navy ships where it was used as a morse code light to send messages between ships. Manufactured in 1984 by the Japanese company Shon...
Brass, Copper
Liceu de Artes e Ofícios. 19th Century Daybed
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
This recamier/daybed was conceived and executed with utmost quality and expertise, showing a style that incorporates many influences from the eigtheenth and ninetheenth century. Made...
Wood
Industrial Glass & Brass Gas Lamp Pendant, Italy, 21st century
Located in Culver City, CA
Industrial Glass and Brass Gas Lamp Pendant, Italy, 21st century In the style of an industrial gas lamp pendant, converted to electric.
Brass
$11,960Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 33.08 in W 115.36 in D 61.82 in
1950's Style Curved Velvet Sofa in Custom Velvet Colors
Located in NEW YORK, NY
The Sofa inspires itself nature where green is the predominant element and where valleys and hills prevail. The item’s details allow it to be the perfect statement piece for any cont...
Velvet, Walnut
$696 / item
H 7.4 in W 1.8 in D 7.7 in
Gae Aulenti & Piero Castiglioni 'Minibox' Table Lamp in Green for Stilnovo
By Gae Aulenti, Stilnovo
Located in Glendale, CA
Gae Aulenti & Piero Castiglioni 'Minibox' table lamp in green for Stilnovo Founded in 1946 in Milan, Stilnovo was one of the most innovative lighting companies in Italy during the M...
Metal
$2,750 / item
H 39.38 in Dm 19.69 in
Rare XL Holophane Pendant Light – Original Paris Streetlamp, France, 1960
Located in Almelo, NL
Rare XL Holophane Pendant Light – Original Paris Streetlamp, France, 1960 This exceptional extra-large Holophane pendant light is a rare and iconic example of mid-century industrial...
Metal
Closed Dome Prismatic Pendent
By Early Electrics Design Studio
Located in Peekskill, NY
As with all Prismatic glass the reflections and quality of light that it projects make them a favorite. This is a 9 inch diameter dome prismatic. What make this one unique is the bra...
Glass
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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