Suspended Linear Modern Wood Light Fixture
By Commute Design Studio
Located in toronto, CA
Not a floor lamp, not a pendant. This beautifully hand turned Canadian Maple is suspended from the ceiling with hand stitched leather straps and counterweighted with a patinated stee...
Cut Steel
SkLO, "Lasso", Chandelier
By SkLO
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Large, linear light fixture featuring a long row of glass loops supported on a steel armature. The
Nickel
$1,250Sale Price / item|37% Off
H 46 in W 25.5 in D 5.75 in
Pair of Swedish Tri-Cone Linear Pendant Lamps
Located in Hanover, MA
SATURDAY SALE (2/2019) A pair of 1950's linear pendant light fixtures from Sweden with three spun
Aluminum
Chord Convoy in Gunmetal - 36 in X 36 in
By AlexAllen Studio
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Chord Convoy, an iterative form of the Chord Pendant, is a playful and elegant linear light
Steel
ALPINE V Geometric Modern LED Linear Chandelier Light Fixture
By Studio Endo
Located in South El Monte, CA
can be arranged at different heights to create a custom linear composition. METAL FINISH Powder-coat
Steel
Kruos LX58 Linear Hexagon Modern LED Chandelier Light Fixture
By Studio Endo
Located in South El Monte, CA
Kruos LX58 has an elongated hexagonal form that provides a wide beam of light, perfect for adeptly
Steel
Figaro V, Geometric Modern LED Linear Chandelier Light Fixture
By Studio Endo
Located in South El Monte, CA
Figaro V is a sculptural chandelier that transforms any space with its grand presence. Five hexagonal rings overlap to create a dynamic silhouette. FIGARO V illuminates elegantly in ...
Steel
Unavailable
H 3 in W 53 in D 6 in
Apollo Four Chandelier - Contemporary Matte Black Linear LED Light Fixture
By Taylor McKenzie-Veal and Brendan Keim
Located in Grand Rapids, MI
with our hand blown glass to cast a brilliant yet soft light. Please allow 12 weeks for production
Brass
Unavailable
H 6 in W 6 in D 53 in
Apollo Six Chandelier - Contemporary Linear Matte Black LED Modern Light Fixture
By Taylor McKenzie-Veal and Brendan Keim
Located in Grand Rapids, MI
our hand blown glass to cast a brilliant yet soft light. Please allow 12 weeks for production
Brass
Swedish Tri-Cone Linear Pendant Lamp
Located in Hanover, MA
A 1950's linear pendant light fixture from Sweden with three matte black enameled spun aluminum
Pair of Mid-Century Black Metal Modernist Lamps
Located in Astoria, NY
from a highly linear frame. These light fixtures are in very good condition, consistent with age and
Metal
Dieter Rams ‘606 Series’ Two Section Shelving System
By Dieter Rams, Vitsoe
Located in Los Angeles, CA
cabinet, a cubby, several shelves, and an adjustable clip-on linear light. The light fixture takes three
Aluminum
19th Century European Iron Chandelier
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Dramatic and graphic iron linear light fixture handmade by an ironmonger. The shape of the fixture
Iron
$7,654 / item
H 19.69 in W 60.16 in D 26.78 in
Sistema Solare Chandelier, Piattelli Design, Ivory-toned Onyx and Brass, 6-shade
By Silvio Piattelli, Stilnovo, Bruno Gatta
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
Unique 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
$17,117 / 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
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
$8,679 / set
H 47 in W 70 in D 47 in
Trapezi Five Lights Aged Brass Contemporary Pendant / Chandelier, Blown Glass
By Silvio Mondino Studio
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
The Trapezi Chandelier Offers a Contemporary Interpretation of the Murano Glass Chandelier, Grounded in Italian Design and Shaped by the Clarity and Lightness of the International St...
Brass
$1,687 / item
H 13.78 in Dm 9.45 in
Murano Round Green Glass and Brass Modern Wall Light and Sconces, 2020
Located in Roma, Lazio
Very special Murano glass wall light, stylish and elegant, their design truly unique in their kind. Beautiful coloring. The wall light is composed of a brass stem where a system for...
Brass
$3,969 / item
H 28.35 in W 40.16 in D 34.65 in
"Pietra" Curved Armchair with Leather Arms Upholstered in Bouclé Fabric
By Studio Marta Manente
Located in Centro, RS
Pietra from Italian: Stone The designer Marta Manente is of Italian descent, her great-grandparents migrated from Italy over 100 years ago and lived in the region of Bento Gonçalves ...
Bouclé
$9,643 / set
H 67 in W 102 in D 43 in
Trapezi Black Six Lights Contemporary Chandelier in Darkened Brass, Blown Glass
By Silvio Mondino Studio
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
The Trapezi Black contemporary chandelier is inspired by the idea of a Circus Trapeze Artist. Hand blown glass in a variety of forms and colors is combined with brass bars and hun...
Brass
$8,920 / item
H 39.38 in Dm 45.01 in
Contemporary Textured Brass Chandelier, Tryst Three by Paul Matter
By Paul Matter
Located in Warsaw, PL
Contemporary Textured Brass Chandelier, Tryst Three by Paul Matter Tryst chandelier explores the relationship between interlocked forms in perfect union and balance. A study of form...
Brass
Murano Sputnik Spherical Green Glass and Brass Chandelier
Located in Roma, Lazio
A fantastic emerald green sputnik, with a surprising design and for its very low height, which allows it to fit in both high and low ceilings. Very elegant, it will furnish and decor...
Brass
$8,920 / set
H 65 in W 98 in D 47 in
Trapezi Six Lights Neutral Shades Contemporary Pendant/Chandelier Brass, Glass
By Silvio Mondino Studio
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
The Trapezi Chandelier Offers a Contemporary Interpretation of the Murano Glass Chandelier, Grounded in Italian Design and Shaped by the Clarity and Lightness of the International St...
Brass
Terra 2 Wall Light
By Marz Designs
Located in BYRON BAY, NSW
The Terra 2 Wall Light features two slip-cast lamp holders with unique brass, brushed black or white satin detailing. A duo of ceramic cylinders stack together to form a bi-direction...
Brass
Formation Linear Pendant LED Aluminum Marble Fixture, Matte Black
By Jonathan Ben-Tovim
Located in Broadmeadows, Victoria
Formation linear pendant is a sleek, luxurious aluminium and marble fixture ideally suited to hang above Kitchen islands, dining tables, works spaces and other environments that requ...
Marble, Aluminum
$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
$8,076 / set
H 48 in W 69 in D 48 in
Trapezi Five Lights Neutral Shades Contemporary Pendant/Chandelier Brass, Glass
By Silvio Mondino Studio
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
The Trapezi Chandelier Offers a Contemporary Interpretation of the Murano Glass Chandelier, Grounded in Italian Design and Shaped by the Clarity and Lightness of the International St...
Brass
$2,692Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 9.85 in W 21.66 in D 21.66 in
Acerbis LOKUM S Coffee Table in smoked grey by Sabine Marcelis
By Sabine Marcelis, Acerbis
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Matter, light and colour come together in an intense interaction of materials. This collection embodies the elegance of pure forms, elevated through the use of hand-blown glass. Sabi...
Glass, Art Glass
$17,505 / item
H 13 in W 36 in D 52 in
Circular Coffee/Side Table Organic Black Modern Contemporary Blackened Steel
By J.M. Szymanski
Located in Bronx, NY
TABLE NO. 15 - COFFEE TABLE J.M. Szymanski d. 2019 This Noguchi-inspired coffee table is handcrafted in 3/8” thick steel, with a natural black patina and wax finish, to create an u...
Steel, Iron
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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