Contemporary Pendant Lamp 'Contour' 225, Pearl by AND
By Lukas Peet, AND Light
Located in Paris, IDF
Contemporary pendant lamp 'Contour' 225, Pearl by AND Designer: Lukas Peet Dimensions: - 225: Ø
Aluminum
Contemporary Pendant Lamp 'Contour' 150, Pearl by AND
By AND Light, Lukas Peet
Located in Paris, IDF
Contemporary pendant lamp 'Contour' 150, Pearl by AND Designer: Lukas Peet Dimensions: - 150: Ø
Aluminum
Contemporary Pendant Lamp 'Contour' 300, Pearl by AND
By Lukas Peet, AND Light
Located in Paris, IDF
Contemporary pendant lamp 'Contour' 300, Pearl by AND Designer: Lukas Peet Dimensions: - 300: Ø
Aluminum
Pearl Necklace Pendant Light, Ludovic Clément d’Armont
By Ludovic Clément d’Armont
Located in Geneve, CH
Pearl necklace pendant light, Ludovic Clément d’Armont Every creation of Ludovic Clément d’Armont
Brass
Light - Turtle Dome Embossed Leather in Pearl
Located in New York, NY
The Turtle Dome Light is inspired by both nature and human design. The motif is drawn from the
Leather
Fun 8DM Seashell Pendant Light by Verner Panton
By Verner Panton, Verpan
Located in Horsens, DK
ceiling plate. Material: Discs are made of mother of pearl Small rings are made of stainless steel
Metal
Fun 3DM Seashell Pendant Light by Verner Panton
By Verner Panton, Verpan
Located in Horsens, DK
ceiling plate. Material: Discs are made of mother of pearl Small rings are made of stainless steel
Metal
Fun 5DM Seashell Pendant Light by Verner Panton
By Verpan
Located in Horsens, DK
ceiling plate. Material: Discs are made of mother of pearl Small rings are made of stainless steel
Metal
Fun 7DM Seashell Pendant Light by Verner Panton
By Verpan, Verner Panton
Located in Horsens, DK
ceiling plate. Material: Discs are made of mother of pearl Small rings are made of stainless steel
Metal
Pearl like Custom-Made Glass and Gilt Metal Pendant Light, circa 1970s
By Morrison Lighting 1
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A jewel-like custom-made gilt metal and glass pendant lamp by Morrison Custom Lighting Company of
Metal
Monumental Cascading Light Fitting
Located in London, GB
A monumental 1960's hanging light fitting, consisting of hundereds of Suspened Mother of Pearl
Mother-of-Pearl
Pending Light Attributed to Verner Panton
By Verner Panton
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Set of five pending lights attributed to Verner Panton. Mother-of-pearl and brass, brass spindle
Brass
Sold
H 48.82 in Dm 16.93 in
Mother of pearl Seashell Pendant Light, Fun 0DM, Verner Panton, 1960s, Denmark
By Verner Panton, Verpan
Located in Wien, AT
that is very pleasant. There's one light bulb in the middle, the lamp has a white fabric cable
Metal
Pearl Glass Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
An English, pearlescent glass light fixture with 3 interior lights. The original hardware with
Alabaster Light Fixture with Pearl Detail
Located in New York, NY
Measuring a generous 25 inches across its diameter, the alabaster stone is carved into a single large shad and matching ceiling canopy.
Alabaster
Empire Sac-de-Pearl Continental Nine-Light Chandelier
Located in Houston, TX
Silver tone metal sac-de-pearl empire chandelier with nine lights, hung with clear crystal swags
Crystal
Midcentury Capiz Shell Pendant Light by Willy Daro, 1950s, Belgium
By Willy Daro
Located in Biebergemund, Hessen
Beautiful lotus pendant light made by Willy Daro in 1950s. The lamp is handmade of capiz shell and
Brass
Sold
H 34.65 in Dm 13.78 in
Beautiful 1970s Capiz Lotus Shell Mother-of-Pearl Ceiling Light with Brass Chain
Located in Steinheim am Albuch, BW
Very decorative, sculptural mother-of-pearl pendant lamp from the 1970s. The floral, spherical
Brass
Austrian Designer, Pendant Light, Glass, Brass, Resin, Austria, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass, opaline glass and pearl-colored resin pendant light designed and produced in Austria, c
Brass
Mother of Pearl Micro Mosaic Decorated Chandelier Chrome Six Light Fixture
Located in Manhasset, NY
A mother-of-pearl Micro mosaic decorated chandelier. The chrome six-light fixture having circular
Metal
Pearl Necklace Pendant Light, Ludovic Clément d’Armont
By Ludovic Clément d’Armont
Located in Geneve, CH
Pearl necklace pendant light, Ludovic Clément d’Armont Every creation of Ludovic Clément d’Armont
Brass
Austrian Designer, Pendant Light, Brass, Glass, Pearl, Austria, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass, cream-white opaline glass and pearl or imitation pearl decor designed and produced in
Brass
Alabaster Light Fixture with Carved Pearl Detail
Located in New York, NY
This large scale alabaster is carved from a single piece of stone, and features a distinctive pearl
Sold
H 41 in W 27.5 in D 27.5 in
French Empire Bronze and Crystal 12-Candalabra Light Sac a Pearl Chandelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Antique French Empire style Sac a pearl/tear drop chandelier. Six exterior candelabra lights with 6
Crystal, Metal, Brass, Bronze
Sold
H 45 in W 31 in D 17 in
Pair of Marble, Mother-of-Pearl Veneered, and Gilt Bronze Six-Light Candelabra
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of Marble, Mother-of-Pearl Veneered, and Gilt Bronze Six-Light Candelabra mounted as Lamps
Marble
Sold
H 55.12 in Dm 31.5 in
Large Bauhaus French Art Deco Opaline Iris Pearl Glass 4-Light Chrome Chandelier
Located in Coimbra, PT
Fabulous Bauhaus French Art Deco opaline 4 cased iridescent glass shades/chromed brass 4-light
Chrome
Sold
H 36 in Dm 21.66 in
Large Handcrafted Capiz Shell Three-Light Lotus Ball Chandelier by Rausch, 1960s
By Rausch
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
Large capiz shell mother of pearl and brass three-light globe shaped chandelier by Rausch
Brass
Verner Panton Double Mother of Pearl Ceiling Light
Located in Charleston, SC
A Verner Panton mother of pearl ceiling light on a wooden disk ceiling attachment with double
Vistosi mother of pearl iridescent disc ceiling light
Located in London, GB
Hand blown mother of pearl iridescent discs on a steel structure designed by Vistosi. Made in Italy
Steel
Stylish & Whimsical 6-light Chandelier by Svenskt Tenn
Located in Miami, FL
Stylish & Whimsical 6-light Chandelier by Svenskt Tenn Sold in the 1960s/70s by Svenskt Tenn
Pearl
Mother-of-Pearl Shell Pendant Light
By Jean Prevost
Located in Grenoble, FR
Chandelier on shell Mother-of-pearl 1970
$1,050 / item
H 5.5 in Dm 8 in
KINA Wall Sconce or Flushmount in Blown Glass and Bronze by Blueprint Lighting
By George Nelson, Isamu Noguchi, Blueprint Lighting
Located in New York, NY
Introducing the Kina - a striking display of naturalism and intricate design. With its delicate lines and curves, this fixture emulates the beauty of a sea urchin, evoking a sense of...
Brass, Bronze, Enamel, Nickel
$663Sale Price / item|55% Off
H 33.47 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in
Dining Chairs by Henning Kjærnulf, Model Razorblade, Denmark, Oak
By Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Set of striking dining chairs by Henning Kjærnulf, made of oak and boucle. Refreshing design with bold Baroque coming together nicely with Mid-Century Modernism. Model: Razorblade ...
Oak
$16,813 / item
H 53.15 in W 125.99 in D 59.06 in
Oval Brass and Parchment Chandelier by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires
By Diego Mardegan
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Beautiful chandelier by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires, this other version of the spider chandelier has longer arms on the sides giving the oval shape. The metal arms paint...
Metal, Brass
$5,032 / item
H 14.57 in Dm 33.08 in
Sistema Solare Chandelier, Piattelli Design, Ivory-toned Onyx and Brass, 4-shade
By Arredoluce, Silvio Piattelli
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
Luxury chandelier, made from thinly-cut pieces of exquisite ivory-toned translucent onyx. Ideal to be hung over a table, with versatile configurations. Ivory onyx comes from Middle E...
Onyx, Brass
$1,353 / 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
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
$2,500 / item
H 29 in Dm 19 in
Organic Modern Small Table Lamp Natural Wood Handmade Ivory Fluted Shade
By Isabel Moncada
Located in San Antonio, TX
PATA DE ELEFANTE SMALL table lamp was designed for the Atomic collection by Mexican artist Isabel Moncada. Named Pata de Elefante –Elephant's Foot– for the prominent shape at its ba...
Wood, Fabric, Linen, Fiberglass
$6,038 / set
H 24.01 in W 18.12 in D 14.18 in
Pair of Park Night Stands in Butter Cream Lacquer by Yaniv Chen for Lemon
By Lemon
Located in Amsterdam, NL
The Park nightstand is the epitome of exquisite craftsmanship, featuring meticulously proportioned dimensions and exceptional detailing that make it an ideal bedside companion. Our f...
Lacquer, Glass
Henning Koppel Chrome Bubi Lights, 1972
By Henning Koppel
Located in Copenhagen, DK
A pair of one of Henning Koppel's most iconic designs, the Bubi light. Two shiny chrome and matte white acrylic Bubi lamps with striking green cord designed in 1972 by Henning Koppel...
Chrome
$1,155Sale Price / item|30% Off
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
$2,000 / item
H 8.5 in Dm 17.5 in
Vintage Inspired Handcrafted Fluted Farmhouse Porcelain Pendant Light
By DBO Home
Located in Sharon, CT
Classic, elegant, with a perfectly imperfect touch. We just love our new porcelain Parasol Fluted Pendants. Inspired by a vintage pie cover, we designed them to hang over our kitchen...
Brass
$3,800 / item
H 15 in Dm 19.63 in
VOLARE Large Pendant Light in Dark Bronze & Blown Glass by Blueprint Lighting
By Josef Hoffmann, Blueprint Lighting
Located in New York, NY
Volare draws inspiration from a collection of ornate pendants discovered by founders Kelly and Josh during a family trip to Washington, D.C. Featuring a substantial 20" pressed-glass...
Brass, Bronze, Enamel, Nickel
LU Louis Sconce AS
By Lumfardo Luminaires
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Handsome LU Louis sconce AS. An all brass wall sconce in an aged silver finish with patterned perforations by Lumfardo Luminaires. Made contemporary in the US. Multiples available fo...
Brass, Nickel
Travertine Pedestal Cone Side Table
By Kiwano Concept
Located in Eindhoven, NB
Introduce monumental elegance and a grounded detail to your interior with the stunning beige travertine CONE side table. The sculptural geometric shape of this contemporary design pi...
Travertine
$1,800 / item
H 26 in W 18 in D 18 in
Bertu Counter Stool, Cicely Modern Sheepskin Counter Stool, White Oak
By Bertu Furniture
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Bertu Counter Stool, Cicely Modern Sheepskin Counter Stool, White Oak This Modern Cicely Counter Stool with Sheepskin Seat is beautifully constructed from solid white oak in Ohio, ...
Sheepskin, Wood, Oak
Organic Modern Floor Lamp Natural Wood Handmade Ivory Fluted Shade
By Isabel Moncada
Located in San Antonio, TX
PATA DE ELEFANTE (LARGE) floor lamp was designed for the Atomic collection by Mexican artist Isabel Moncada. Named Pata de Elefante –Elephant‘s Foot– for the prominent shape at its ...
Textile, Wood, Linen, Fiberglass
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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