Lightolier Aluminum Pendant Lights, 1950's
By Lightolier
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Three Lightolier aluminum pendant lights, circa early 1950s. These examples have Lightolier
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Aluminum
Lightolier Aluminum Pendant Lights, 1950's
By Lightolier
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Three Lightolier aluminum pendant lights, circa early 1950s. These examples have Lightolier
Aluminum
Lightolier Attribution, Chandelier, Brass, Glass, USA, 1950s
By Lightolier
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and opaline glass chandelier attributed to Lightolier, USA, 1950s. Oxidation present to
Brass
Nickel-Plated Lightolier Chandelier
By Lightolier
Located in North Miami, FL
Nickel-plated Lightolier chandelier from 1950s. With the pole height 40" made in Italy.
Metal
Paavo Tynell for Lightolier Rare Ballerina Eight Light Chandelier 1950's
By Lightolier, Paavo Tynell
Located in Troy, MI
Paavo Tynell for Lightolier rare "Ballerina" chandelier Eight arm example Canada circa 1958
Aluminum, Brass, Enamel
Lightolier Attribution, Pendant Light, Copper, USA, 1950s
By Lightolier
Located in High Point, NC
An adjustable copper and brass pendant light attributed to Lightolier, USA, c. 1950s. Dramatic
Copper
Mid Century Hanging Cage Form Chandelier c. 1950's
By Lightolier
Located in New York, NY
, circa 1950/60's. The fixture features a wrought iron cage like structure constructed of repeating rods
Wrought Iron
$3,600
H 28 in Dm 20 in
Mid Century Modern Lightolier Chandelier in the Style of Paavo Tynell c. 1950s
By Lightolier
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Brass, painted metal, and glass Mid Century Modern chandelier made by Lightolier circa 1950s. This
Brass
$2,295Sale Price|20% Off
H 31 in Dm 24 in
Pendant Chandelier, circa 1950s, style of Gerald Thurston for Lightolier
By Moe Light, Lightolier, Gerald Thurston
Located in Peabody, MA
for Lightolier, circa 1950s.
Brass, Metal
$10,000
H 27 in W 22 in D 22 in
1950s Paavo Tynell 'Ballerina' 7 Lights Chandelier for Lightolier , USA
By Gerald Thurston, Paavo Tynell, Lightolier
Located in St- Leonard, Quebec
A classic 1950s blend of Paavo Tynell collaboration with Lightolier USA model 'Ballerina' . 6
Aluminum, Brass
1950s Black on Brass Sputnik Chandelier
By Lightolier
Located in Hanover, MA
Vintage 1950's American Sputnik chandelier, probably by Lightolier, in solid brass but which has
Brass
$2,975
H 14 in Dm 14 in
Gino Sarfatti for Lightolier Astral Atomic Sputnik Brass Ceiling Fixture, 1950s
By Gino Sarfatti, Lightolier
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Lightolier in the United States, circa 1950s. Part of Sarfatti’s celebrated Astral lighting series, the
Brass
1950s Gerald Thurston 3 Heads Uplighter Pendant for Lightolier , USA
By Gerald Thurston, Lightolier
Located in St- Leonard, Quebec
1950s Gerald Thurston Brass plated uplighter with 3 pierced shade for Lightolier . Top concave
Metal, Brass
$4,000
H 36 in W 26 in D 26 in
1950s Lightolier 6 arms Art Deco Style Glass and Brass Chandelier , USA
By Gerald Thurston, Edward Wormley, Paavo Tynell, Lightolier
Located in St- Leonard, Quebec
1950s Lightolier Art Deco style 6 arms chandelier made of bowls shaped , striped glass shade
Aluminum, Brass
$3,200Sale Price|20% Off
H 26 in W 27 in D 27 in
1950s 15 Arm Sputnik Chandelier with Down Light, Italy
By Lightolier, Stilnovo
Located in St- Leonard, Quebec
Unique, bold brass sputnik 15 arm chandelier with downward light . Contain 15 E12 candelabra
Brass
$4,800
H 29.25 in Dm 29 in
Edward Wormley for Lightolier Pendant Lamp chandelier Brass and Lacquer 1950s
By Edward Wormley
Located in Virginia Beach, VA
A simplistic form from Edward Wormley for lightolier. The white cup allows for light to diffuse
Brass
$4,000Sale Price|20% Off
H 30 in W 21 in D 21 in
1950s Gerald Thurston 6 Arms Brass Chandelier with Enameled Pierced Shade
By Gerald Thurston, Lightolier
Located in St- Leonard, Quebec
Gerald Thurston six arms brass chandelier with enameled pierced shade . Opale glass diffuser under
Aluminum, Brass
1950s Huge Church Star Shaped Pendant with 5 lights
By Stilnovo, Lightolier
Located in St- Leonard, Quebec
A unique 1950s star shaped church pendant made of aluminium with 4 lights shooting upward and one
Aluminum
$29,000
H 30 in Dm 27 in
Paavo Tynell for Lightolier Rare Ballerina Brass Eight-Light Chandelier, 1950s
By Paavo Tynell, Lightolier
Located in New York, NY
Paavo Tynell for Lightolier rare and exquisite brass eight-light “Ballerina” chandelier, Canada
Aluminum, Brass
$35,000
H 32 in Dm 33 in
Paavo Tynell for Lightolier Rare Large Ballerina Twelve-Light Chandelier, 1950s
By Paavo Tynell, Lightolier
Located in New York, NY
Paavo Tynell for Lightolier rare and exquisite twelve-light 'Ballerina' chandelier, Canada, circa
Brass, Aluminum
1950s Lightolier Chandelier by Gerald Thurston
By Lightolier, Gerald Thurston
Located in Winnipeg, Manitoba
Mid-Century Modern era. Designed by Gerald Thurston for Lightolier in the 1950s and featuring six
Metal, Brass
1950s Gerald Thurston Brass Chandelier by Lightolier
By Lightolier, Gerald Thurston
Located in Winnipeg, Manitoba
A rare and very exclusive six-branch brass chandelier designed by Gerald Thurston for Lightolier
Metal, Brass
Unavailable
H 8 in Dm 20 in
Rare 1950s Gerald Thurston for Lightolier Glass and Brass Sunburst Ceiling Light
By Lightolier, Gerald Thurston
Located in New Westminster, British Columbia
This rare and super dramatic light was designed by Gerald Thurston for Lightolier and still retains
Brass
Gerald Thurston for Lightolier Five-Light Chandelier from 1950's
By Lightolier
Located in North Miami, FL
Original vintage LIGHTOLIER Five light - Five arm chandelier with perforated brass diffusers and
Brass
Lightolier 1950s Five-Light Brass Chandelier
By Lightolier
Located in Chicago, IL
Very well designed chandelier of curvaceous brass rod and two-part etched and milk glass shades
Brass
Lightolier, Chandelier, Brass, Metal, Glass, USA, 1950s
By Lightolier
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and beige-lacquered metal and glass chandelier designed and produced by Lightolier, USA
Metal, Brass
1950s Brass and Etched Glass Chandelier by Lightolier
By Lightolier
Located in New York, NY
1950s brass with etched glass eight-arm chandelier by Lightolier.
Brass
1950s Modern Brass and Glass Chandeliers by Lightolier
By Lightolier
Located in New York, NY
Stunning pair of 1950s modern brass chandeliers with original double glass diffusers. Both
Brass
Lightolier Chandelier with Three Striped Milk Glass Shades, 1950s
By Lightolier
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
by Lightolier, American, 1950s. (Lightolier label on canopy). The drop can be modified to spec.
Brass
1950s Sputnik Glass Globe Chandelier in Chrome by Lightolier
By Lightolier
Located in Astoria, NY
A vintage Sputnik chandelier, produced circa 1950s by Lightolier, with polished chrome frame, each
Chrome
Sold
H 32 in Dm 34.5 in L 32 in
Lightolier Brass Chandelier with Diffusers & Smoked Glass Shades, 1950s 'Signed'
By Lightolier
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
shades by Lightolier, American, 1950s (Lightolier label present). The combination of brushed brass and
Metal, Brass
Grand American Lightolier 1950s Ballroom Mid-Century Modern Chandelier
By Lightolier
Located in New York, NY
A wonderful American, 1950s Mid-Century Modern chandelier by famed lighting company, Lightolier
1950's hanging chandelier by Lightolier
Located in Philadelphia, PA
12 candlesticks on fanciful wagon wheel shaped support with daisy and wheat sheaf brass decorations
Brass
Paavo Tynell for Lightolier 1950's Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
A lovely mid-century chandelier designed by Paavo Tynell for Lightolier. Paavo Tynell worked in NY
Brass
1950s Modernist Chandelier by Edward Wormley for Lightolier
By Edward Wormley, Lightolier
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A well scaled and graphic modernist chandelier having a vividly lacquered steel dome and stem with
Aluminum, Steel
Exceptional Gerald Thurston Eight-Light Brass Chandelier for Lightolier, 1950s
By Gerald Thurston, Lightolier
Located in Bedford Hills, NY
Lightolier. The chandelier has eight-light diffusers with brass mesh shades and eight black metal rods topped
Brass
Pair of 1950s Lightolier Chandeliers
Located in Tarrytown, NY
Pair of 1950s Lightolier chandeliers.
Lightolier 1950s Five-Light Brass Chandelier
By Gerald Thurston
Located in Chicago, IL
Very well designed chandelier of curvaceous brass rod and two-part etched and milk glass shades
Brass
1950s Spun Aluminum Chandelier in Brass Finish with Multidirectional Shades
By Lightolier
Located in San Diego, CA
A rare atomic age aluminum chandelier with three multidirectional lampshades, in brass finish. Each
Aluminum, Brass
Modernist Chandelier by Lightolier
Located in Atlanta, GA
Elegant Modernist Chandelier, designed for Lightolier, circa 1950's. While this chandelier has been
Brass
Rare Lightolier Origami Chandelier
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Rare cut metal chandelier by Lightolier circa mid 1950's. This example has 24 cut metal diamond
Metal
1950s Gerald Thurston for Lightolier Brass and Glass Chandelier
By Gerald Thurston
Located in New York, NY
1950s Gerald Thurston for Lightolier brass and glass 5-arm chandelier, the brass have been lightly
Brass
Midcentury American Modern Ribbed Glass Pendant Chandelier, circa 1950s
By Lightolier
Located in Peabody, MA
Mid-Century Modern pendant fixture of three ribbed glass globes, circa 1950s. Shades measure 12
Glass
Original 1950's Multi Shade Color Accent Pendants by Lightolier
Located in New York, NY
A wonderful and playful pendant fixture with cylindrical shades and colored lucite accents. The overall height may be adjusted per customer request. shade measures 9.5"h x 5"d
Aluminum, Brass
Vintage American Midcentury Brass Sputnik Chandelier
By Lightolier
Located in Atlanta, GA
. American origin likely made by Lightolier circa 1950s', the chandelier displays wonderful patina that comes
Brass
Sold
H 16.5 in Dm 9 in
1950s American Modern Turquoise Orange Black Perforated Metal Mesh Pendant Lamp
By Lightolier
Located in Palm Springs, CA
1950s. Lamp casts beautiful light patterns on nearby walls. See my pictures taken at night. It
Metal
Paavo Tynell Lightolier 10 Arm Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
A vintage Paavo Tynell for Lightolier 10-arm Chandelier. USA, circa 1950s. Features ten elegantly
Metal, Brass
Midcentury Gerald Thurston for Lightolier 1950s Light Fixture Chandelier
By Lightolier, Gerald Thurston
Located in West Hartford, CT
Very unusual Mid-Century Modern chandelier manufactured by Lightolier and designed by Gerald
Metal, Brass
Paavo Tynell for Lightolier Rare Ballerina Eight-Light Chandelier, 1950s
By Lightolier, Paavo Tynell
Located in New York, NY
Paavo Tynell for Lightolier rare and exquisite eight-light 'Ballerina' chandelier, Canada, circa
Aluminum, Brass
Lightolier Chandelier with Brass and Satin White Glass ca' 1950's
By Paavo Tynell
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
An outstanding and large, ceiling mount chandelier by Lightolier ca' 1950's. Original satin glass
Brass
Unusual Starburst Lightolier Chandelier
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
Unusual starburst chandelier by Lightolier (signed), ca' 1950's.
Opaline Glass
Lightolier, Chandelier, Brass, Glass, USA, 1950s
By Lightolier
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and cream-white opaline glass chandelier produced by Lightolier, USA, c. 1950s. Oxidation
Brass
Lightolier Attribution, Chandelier, Brass, Glass, USA, 1950s
By Lightolier
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and opaline glass chandelier attributed to Lightolier, USA, 1950s. Overall Dimensions
Brass
Lightolier Attribution, Chandelier, Brass, Glass, USA, 1950s
By Lightolier
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and white opaline glass chandelier attributed to Lightolier, USA, c. 1950s. Overall
Brass
Lightolier Chandelier with Six Striped Milk Glass Shades 1950s
By Lightolier
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Lightolier, American, 1950s. (Lightolier label on canopy). The drop can be modified to spec.
Brass
Sold
H 18 in Dm 31 in
Stunning Satellite 1950's Brass Glass Chandelier, Gerald Thurston for Lightolier
By Gerald Thurston, Lightolier
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Stunning 1950's brass and art-glass chandelier, designed by Gerald Thurston for Lightolier. This
Brass
1950s Gerald Thurston Chandelier for Lightolier
By Gerald Thurston, Lightolier
Located in Miami, FL
An inspired design by Gerald Thurston and produced by Lightolier, this chandelier uses reflection
Brass
Lightolier Brass and Glass Chandelier
By Lightolier
Located in New York, NY
1950s Lightolier brass chandelier with original double case glass, the inner shade is milk glass
Brass
Lightolier Lytecaster Enameled Steel and Glass Lens Chandelier, 1950s , USA
By Edward Wormley, Lightolier
Located in St- Leonard, Quebec
The Lightolier touch. Avoiding harshness in lighting became trendy during the 1950s era and a lots
Brass, Steel
Dinelier Model 4682 from Lightolier, Four-Light Chandelier, 1950s, USA
By Carl Moser 1, Lightolier
Located in St- Leonard, Quebec
Textured, Annealed glass and spun aluminium. Designed by Carl Moser & J.S.Hamel. Three light
Aluminum
Sold
H 34 in Dm 22 in
Brass & Enamel Mid-Century Modern Chandelier E Wormley for Lightolier, USA 1950s
By Lightolier, Edward Wormley
Located in Dallas, TX
Lightolier, USA, 1950s. Rewired, In good vintage condition.
Brass, Enamel
Sold
H 48 in W 30 in D 30 in
Astral for Lightolier Triple "Sputnik" Twenty Four Bulb Mobile Pendant, 1950s
By Lightolier
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Astral 4084 for Lightolier twenty-four light adjustable Brass & Cord Hanging Pendant. Featuring
Brass
Sold
H 17 in Dm 13 in
1950s Paavo Tynell Style Blooming Brass & White Daisies Chandelier by Lightolier
By Lightolier, Paavo Tynell
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Springtime hope and renewed optimism emanate from this whimsical 1950s blooming daisies Chandelier
Brass, Enamel
Sold
H 17 in Dm 13 in
Lightolier Chandelier in the Style of Paavo Tynel, Mid-Century Modern 1950s, USA
By Lightolier, Paavo Tynell
Located in St- Leonard, Quebec
Floral bouquet and hardware are brass plated, main stem is made of brass. The spun aluminium pierced shade is enameled in a cream white mat finish. Glass diffuser under. Mat...
Aluminum, Brass
1950s Gerald Thurston Sputnik Pendant, Lightolier, USA
By Lightolier, Gerald Thurston
Located in St- Leonard, Quebec
Bold Gerald Thurston pendant made of brass plated pierced aluminium shade , enameled black steel rod toped with solid brass ball, completed with an opale convex glass diffuser under....
Aluminum, Brass
1950s Gerald Thurston Sputnik Pendant, Lightolier, Usa
By Lightolier, Gerald Thurston
Located in St- Leonard, Quebec
Gerald Thurston pendant made of brass plated pierced aluminium shade, sputnik enameled black steel rod toped with solid brass ball, completed with an opale convex glass diffuser unde...
Aluminum, Brass
Unusual Vintage Chandelier by Lightolier, 1950s
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
An interesting chandelier by Lightolier, circa 1950s. Perforated brass shade, glass reflector with
Unusual Vintage Chandelier by Lightolier, 1950s
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
An interesting chandelier by Lightolier, circa 1950s. Perforated brass shade, glass reflector with
Brass
Sold
H 23 in W 24 in D 24 in
Lightolier Six-Arm Brass Chandelier in the style of Paavo Tynell, 1950s, USA
By Paavo Tynell, Lightolier, Gerald Thurston
Located in St- Leonard, Quebec
Paavo Tynell collaborated for Lightolier in the 1950s and we certainly could feel is input into
Brass, Aluminum
1950s Gerald Thurston Twin Shade Pendant for Lightolier, USA
By Lightolier, Gerald Thurston
Located in St- Leonard, Quebec
Gerald Thurston twin shade pendant for Lightolier, USA Stars pierced motif enameled aluminium
Aluminum, Brass
1950s Gerald Thurston 5 Arm Brass Pendant for Lightolier , USA
By Gerald Thurston, Lightolier
Located in St- Leonard, Quebec
Rare Gerald Thurston 5 arm pendant for Lightolier . Pierced brass plated shade mounted on an
Brass
1950s Pair of Gerald Thurston Pendant for Lightolier, USA
By Gerald Thurston, Lightolier
Located in St- Leonard, Quebec
Brass-plated 3 heads pierced pendant with glass diffuser. Each shade measure 6.38 in. diam. by 2.5 in. high. Solid well made construction. Contain 3 E26 size socket rated at 40 ...
Aluminum, Brass
1950s Gerald Thurston Pierced Shade Pendant for Lightolier, USA
By Gerald Thurston, Lightolier
Located in St- Leonard, Quebec
Asian inspired brass-plated aluminium and enameled metal pierced shade pendant. Shade measure 12 in. wide by 7 in. high. Contain one E26 size socket rated at 60 watt.
Metal, Aluminum, Brass
1950s Spun Aluminum Chandelier in Brass Finish with Multidirectional Shades
By Lightolier
Located in San Diego, CA
A rare atomic age aluminum chandelier with three multidirectional lampshades, in brass finish. Each
Aluminum, Brass
1950s Pendant from Paavo Tynell / Gerald Thurston for Lightolier, USA
By Gerald Thurston, Lightolier, Paavo Tynell
Located in St- Leonard, Quebec
Paavo Tynell collaborated for a short period of time for Lightolier in the 50s . Gerald Thurston
Aluminum, Brass
1950s Gerald Thurston 3 Shade Uplighter Chandelier, USA
By Gerald Thurston, Lightolier
Located in St- Leonard, Quebec
Height adjustable brass-plated chandelier with glass diffuser. Brass-plated spun aluminium with
Brass
Sold
H 29.5 in W 20 in D 20 in
1950s Diabolo, Hourglass Pierced Brass-Plated Chandelier with Glass Lens
By Stilnovo, Electrolier Manufacturing Co., Lightolier
Located in St- Leonard, Quebec
Each pierced brass-plated shade is 14 inches high by 7 inches diameter for the lower portion. All remaining hardware is made of brass. Under each shade, there is glass lens (Fresn...
Brass
$702
H 10 in W 10 in D 5 in
J.T. Kalmar Midcentury Brass Wall Light, Sconce, Brass Pins, 1950s, Austria
By J.T. Kalmar, Kalmar Lighting
Located in Biebergemund, Hessen
Beautiful Modernist wall sconces made by J. T. Kalmar in the 1950s. The light is made of polished brass and the lampshades are made of acrylic glass. The faceted acrylic glass provid...
Brass
Solana Wall Sconces
By Blueprint Lighting
Located in Westport, CT
The "Solana" wall mount sconce or reading light is strongly influenced by Scandinavian, Danish, French, and Italian Mid-Century Modernism. The walnut back plate (available in natural...
Enamel, Brass
$3,277 / item
H 26.78 in Dm 55.91 in
Orbitale Brass Chandelier 3 Rotating Balanced Arms, Stilnovo Style, Brass Shades
By Stilnovo, Silvio Piattelli, Arteluce
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
This exquisite bespoke brass chandelier features three rotating arms skillfully balanced on a heavy cast brass sphere that rotate in an orbital movement along the stem. To achieve pe...
Metal, Brass
$16,619 / 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
Brass Modern Sconce, Made in Italy
Located in Culver City, CA
Elegant all brass form with wonderful patina. Made in Italy *Please Note: This fixture is made to order in Italy, and comes newly wired (eu wiring). It is not UL Listed. Standard L...
Brass
Sold|$1,989
H 12.3 in Dm 22 in
Rare Arts & Crafts Holophane No 2712.R Pendant Light England, Early 20th Century
By Holophane
Located in Lisse, NL
Completely original Arts and Crafts hallway, kitchen or bedroom pendant. An exceptional example of early industrial design, this rare Holophane pendant light (model 2712.R, patented...
Brass
Brass and Glass Ceiling Lamp, Attr. to Pietro Chiesa, 1950s, Italy
By Pietro Chiesa
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Brass and Glass Ceiling Lamp, Attr. to Pietro Chiesa, 1950s, Italy Lampshade is in very good vintage condition. This lamp works with 4x E27 and 4x E14 light bulbs. Wired and suita...
Brass
$3,745 / item
H 26.5 in Dm 55.91 in
Orbitale Brass Chandelier 3 Rotating Balanced Arms, Stilnovo Style, Twin Shades
By Stilnovo, Arteluce, Silvio Piattelli
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
This 3-armed chandelier with twin shades is a versatile and elegant fixture perfect above a kitchen island, over a counter, dining table, or in a living room. The chandelier's three ...
Metal, Aluminum, Brass
$558 / item
H 5.52 in W 4.73 in D 6.3 in
Italian Sconces Stilnovo Style, Brass and 12 cm Diam Glass, Mid-Century Design
By Gino Sarfatti, Stilnovo
Located in Bochum, NRW
Mid-century design wall lights in the style of Stilnovo. Dimensions: 12 cm width Backplate: 7.5 cm diameter (on request 10 cm available) A stylish combination of brass & opaline gla...
Brass
Rare Midcentury 8-Arm Brass and Opaline Glass Chandelier, 1960s
By Maison Lunel
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Mid-Century Modern chandelier made in the 1960s. It has eight metal arms, each with an opaline glass shade in extraordinary shape. The light requires eight E14 light bulbs.
Metal, Brass
Paavo Tynell, Chandelier, Brass, Glass, Finland, 1930s
By Paavo Tynell
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and acid-etched incised glass chandelier designed by Paavo Tynell and produced by Taito, Finland, c. 1930s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 20.0"H x 19.0"D Stem Length (inches...
Brass
Stunning Paavo Tynell Attributed Chandelier by Lightolier
By Paavo Tynell, Lightolier
Located in Buffalo, NY
Paavo Tynell attributed chandelier measuring 29" diameter and 16" tall (fixture) with the drop of the hanging chain and ceiling plate 34". Can be adjusted to any length of hang. If j...
Brass, Metal
$2,223 / set
H 9.85 in W 5.91 in D 8.86 in
Pair of Modern Solid Brass Sconces in the Style of Hans Agne Jakobsson, EL135
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Modern Italian wall lights in the taste of Hans Agne Jakobsson's work. Structure and cup in solid brass and frosted glass disc. Excellent condition (modern creation), quantity on req...
Brass
Rewire Custom Shield Sconce
By Rewire
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rewire Custom Shield Sconce. Custom finishes available upon request. Each sconce requires two E12 60w max bulbs. Bulbs not included. Price and sold individually.
Brass
Glossy Cream Ceramic Chandelier in Antique Brass 5-Arm 42.5" DIA
By Lostine
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Five antique brass patina arms curve up from a ceramic cluster dish to five tall stoneware ceramic shades in a glossy glaze with a subtle off-white hue. With a fixed black walnut orb...
Brass
$4,798
H 18.9 in Dm 21.26 in
Swedish Modern ASEA Five Arm Chandelier in Brass, Oak and Silk, Sweden, 1950s
By ASEA
Located in The Hague, NL
This striking five-arm chandelier was produced by ASEA in Sweden in the early 1950s. An excellent example of Swedish Modern lighting design, it showcases a refined blend of materials...
Brass
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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The Palm Springs interior decorator developed a mid-century style that defined the vacation homes of celebrities and other notables, including Bob Hope and Lucille Ball.
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