$1,695 / item
Linen Pendant Light, Nomen
By Aaron Shoon, Heather Shoon
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Nested, trimless linen shades cut clean lines. Finished with perforated diffuser, the Nomen provides soft, dappled light. This 18” tall, 24” diameter light is suspended with a black ...
Aluminum, Brass
$8,400 / item
Wisteria Linen Applique Box Pendant Light
By Michele Varian
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Giant Linen Wisteria Pendant is designed by Michele Varian and made to order in NYC. Each shade is hand-crafted from premier quality Belgian linen with brass detailing. The illus...
Brass
Olana Pendant Light, Custom Cream Linen Shade, Raw Brass Finish
Located in Hudson, NY
Olana-inspired Middle Eastern shape / Custom cream linen shade / Raw brass metal finish / Twisted gold silk cord Note : Height cannot be adjusted. Quantity : (1) Materials : Raw ...
Brass
Tulip 520 Organic Minimal Belgian LInen & Brass Pendant Light by Wende Reid
By Wende Reid
Located in Chatswood, NSW
This original sculptural, signature hand-stitched Belgian or Italian linen pendant lamp provides diffused light at useful and atmospheric light levels..
Brass, Copper
French Rope Pendant Light by Audoux Minet
By Adrien Audoux and Frida Minnet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful pendant light by Adrien Audoux and Frida Minet from France, 1960s.
Linen, Rope
Gilded Tulips Pendant Light, Hollywood Regency, Gilt Metal & Crystal
Located in Hudson, NY
Vintage gilded tulip bouquet / Off-white custom linen shade / Crystal balls / Woven bronze mesh cord Note : Height cannot be lengthened, only shortened Quantity : (1) Materials ...
Crystal, Metal
Joe 640 Pendant Light Classic Modern Tailored Minimal Handmade by Wende Reid
By Wende Reid
Located in Chatswood, NSW
Depending on the linen and stitching selected, Joe Pendant Light is a strong style statement, or a quiet glowing volume of light.
Brass
Joe 640 Tailored Minimal 20th Century Inspired Pendant Light by Wende Reid
By Wende Reid
Located in Chatswood, NSW
Depending on linen and stitching selection, Joe Pendant Lamp is a strong style statement, or a quietly glowing volume of light.
Brass
$43,761
Pagaie Suspension Light
Located in London, GB
Made to Order Exquisitely handcrafted, this piece is made to order and carefully dispatched within approximately 12 weeks, reflecting the meticulous attention and craftsmanship inher...
Brass
$10,190 / item
Trapezi 6-Light Chandelier
By Silvio Mondino Studio
Located in Milan, IT
The Trapezi is a stunning contemporary chandelier inspired by a circus trapeze act and finished and assembled in Italy. The spectacular lighting fixture combines handblown glass, tra...
Brass
Celestia Ceiling Light by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Flos, Italy, 1980/90s
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Flos
Located in Milano, IT
More than a lighting fixture, the Celestia ceiling lamp is a sculptural presence that reflects Tobia Scarpa’s distinctive approach to design for Flos during the 1980s. Defined by its...
Metal
Joe 501 Original Tailored Classic Detailed Handmade Ceiling Light by Wende Reid
By Wende Reid
Located in Chatswood, NSW
Joe's solid brass fixture components are available in light, medium or dark patinas. We also make Joe Pendants, listed here as Joe 640 Pendants Lamps and large ceiling versions both ...
Brass
Unavailable
H 39.38 in W 17.72 in D 17.72 in
Burrasca 6-Light Ceiling Lamps Sets Collection Pendants Linen Nordic Style
Located in Campolongo Maggiore, IT
An enthralling composition of light and form, this sculptural pendant set will elegantly illuminate any large room or loft space.
Fabric
Freeform Series Light Sculpture XXII, usa
By John Procario
Located in New York, NY
Procario’s sculptural lighting is composed of micro-laminated wood fused with LEDs. With a rough sketch in his mind, Procario freeform bends the wood into one of his signature undula...
Linen, Ash
Large Scalloped Pendant Light, Italy, 1960s
Located in London, GB
A large scalloped or ribbed pendant lampshade, that was originally made in Italy in the 1960s.
Brass
Niermann Weeks Capucine 9-Light Gold Leaf Chandelier with Linen Shades
By Niermann Weeks
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
Beautiful new Niermann Weeks Capucine 9-light gold leaf chandelier with linen shades. In wonderful condition. Gold leaf finish. 9-lights 12? shade Paper shades included in o...
Metal, Bronze, Iron, Wire, Gold Leaf
Whitework Embroidery Light, Sweden, 1970s
Located in London, GB
A linen ceiling light with whitework embroidery. The centrepiece of this unusually shallow linen chandelier is the whitework embroidery that adorns the main circular panel, which i...
Linen
French Rope Light by Audoux-Minet
By Adrien Audoux and Frida Minnet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Incredible rope ceiling light by French designers Adrien Audoux and Freda Minet. Unique three large looped arms and short stem wrapped with rope. New tapered linen shades and newly r...
Brass
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
Pendant Light Counterweight Teak Linen, Denmark, 1960s
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A large height adjustable counter balance pendant light manufactured in Denmark in midcentury, circa 1960 (late 1950s or early 1960s).
Linen, Teak
Rope Pendant Light by Audoux-Minet
By Adrien Audoux and Frida Minnet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful pendant light by Adrien Audoux and Frida Minet from France, 1950's.
Linen, Rope
Sold
H 30 in W 76 in D 15.5 in
Mid-Century Modern Style Three Light Billiard, Kitchen or Dining Table Pendant
Located in Plainview, NY
The Mid-Century Modern-style three-light pendant is a striking luminary crafted to grace your billiard room, kitchen, or dining table with both style and functionality.
Metal
Sold
H 39.38 in Dm 19.69 in
Counterweight Pendant Light J.T. Kalmar, Adolf Loos Josef Frank, Brass, 1950s
By J.T. Kalmar, Josef Frank, Adolf Loos
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A height adjustable brass counter balance pendant lamp by J.T. Kalmar manufactured in midcentury in 1950s. The design is attributed to Adolf Loos or Josef Frank. Both as well as Jos...
Brass
Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Ceiling light, Celestia, Flos, 1982
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Flos
Located in Paris, FR
Afra & Tobia Scarpa (1935-2011 & 1935) Celestia An aluminum and white linen ceiling light. The aluminum stem surrounded with five lights and issuing 11 metal spokes supporting...
Linen
Tobia Scarpa, "Celestia" ceiling light for Flos, Italy, 1982
By Tobia Scarpa, Flos
Located in Chiavari, Liguria
A "Celestia" ceiling light by Tobia Scarpa for Flos, designed and manufactured in Italy in the 1982. The linen fabric diffuser, adorned with red piping, gracefully hangs from a powd...
Aluminum
'Celestia' Ceiling Light by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Flos
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Milano, IT
The Celestia ceiling lamp, a masterpiece of design crafted by Tobia Scarpa for Flos in the 1980s, embodies an unparalleled fusion of artistry and functionality. Its majestic dimensio...
Metal
Tobia Scarpa, "Celestia" ceiling light for Flos, Italy, 1982
By Tobia Scarpa, Flos
Located in Chiavari, Liguria
A "Celestia" ceiling light by Tobia Scarpa for Flos, designed and produced in Italy in 1982. This striking chandelier, model no. 1130 Celestia, features a linen fabric diffuser with...
Aluminum
Joe 501 Original Tailored Classic Detailed Handmade Ceiling Light by Wende Reid
By Wende Reid
Located in Chatswood, NSW
Joe's solid brass fixture components are available in light, medium or dark patinas. We also make Joe Pendants, listed here as Joe 640 Pendants Lamps.
Brass
Sold
H 46.75 in Dm 26.5 in
Large 19th Century French Empire Style Dore Bronze Crystal Six-Light Chandelier
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
High quality large Empire style solid gilt bronze and crystal six-light chandelier, France, circa 1870-1880. Richly ornate with height relief bronze details with fruit baskets and le...
Crystal, Bronze
Sold
H 27.56 in Dm 17.72 in
Hans Agne Jakobsson for Ab Ellysett Markaryd, Teak and Plywood Ceiling Light
By AB Markaryd
Located in Antwerp, BE
This rare teak and plywood wall lamp was designed by Hans-Agne Jakobsson for AB Ellyset Markaryd, made in Sweden in the 1960s. This lamp gives a very beautiful light through the o...
Opaline Glass, Plywood, Raw Linen, Teak
Bamboo & Linen Pendant Light, Italy, 1960s
By Bonacina
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A vintage bamboo and rattan hanging pendant light fixture from Italy, 1960s. Newly rewired and fitted with a new white linen insert.
Linen, Bamboo, Rattan
Custom Design Linen Knife Pleat Pendant Light
Located in Atlanta, GA
Beautiful custom design with gallery, linen knife pleat pendant light with fringe trim.
Metal
Rectangular Hanging Light Fixture
By Quoizel
Located in Hudson, NY
versatile light fixture by Quoizel.chrome finish with princess cut crystal body and finials.original shade "as is" replacement shade, available upon request.
Crystal, Chrome
$2,062
H 21 in Dm 12 in
Small and Timeless Art Deco White Alabaster Pendant fixture with Chains & Canopy
Located in Lisse, NL
Small and truly timeless Art Deco dome chandelier that will never fail to impress. With early 20th century lighting as one of our specialties, finding a good-condition (only a natur...
Alabaster, Metal
$2,800 / set
H 14.75 in W 8.5 in D 4 in
Pair of Art Deco Style Murano Glass Demi Lune Wall Sconces, in Stock
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of Art Deco style Murano glass demi lune wall sconces, in stock One LED E26 base socket. Black glass sphere and brass fittings. Textured Murano glass, Wired to the American sta...
Brass
$4,900 / item
H 34 in W 86 in D 42 in
Custom Made Modern English Arm Sofa in Performance Linen Velvet - 86"
By Bloom Home Inc
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
This beautiful english arm sofa has a modern twist, with its single bench cushion, and beautiful curved apron sides. It’s upholstered in a Linen Velvet Performance fabric. Shown in...
Linen, Velvet
Rosso Glass Wall Mirror
By Specchi Veneziani
Located in Milan, IT
Crafted in the finest Murano tradition, this exquisite Venetian mirror is a true work of art. Assembled with crystal and gold elements, and adorned with red glass flowers, each piece...
Glass
LUdown Cylinder Flush Mount
By Lumfardo Luminaires
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The LUdown cylinder flush mount fixture by Lumfardo Luminaires is part of our contemporary collection. Available In patinated unlacquerd brass or aged silver and steel with (1) E26 m...
Steel, Brass, Gold, Silver
Capiz Shell Table Lamp, Model Cornelia
By Dusty Deco
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Cornelia Table Lamp is a lamp that is made from capiz shells which gives the material an irregular structure. This makes each lamp unique, something that adds to its character and pe...
Brass
Paavo Tynell 'Model 5321' Brass and Rattan Table Lamp
By Paavo Tynell, Gubi
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Paavo Tynell 'Model 5321' Brass and Rattan Table Lamp Originally designed by Paavo Tynell in 1938, this authorized GUBI re-edition is executed in brass and rattan. The 5321 table la...
Brass, Metal
$7,485 / 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 Stilnovo, Bruno Gatta, Silvio Piattelli
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
$943 / item
H 32.29 in W 16.54 in D 15.75 in
Mid Century Butterfly Chair, Linen Schwarzwald Dedar, Dark Wood, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Dining chair called "Butterfly" with dark brown walnut stained beech legs and fully upholstered seat and back in beautiful italian fabric. This chair can be customized to your speci...
Fabric, Bouclé, Beech
$1,980Sale Price|20% Off
H 17.72 in W 38 in D 38 in
Brutalist Design Handcrafted Oak Coffee Table, Netherlands 1950's
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
Vintage Mid Century Brutalist in Design Handcrafted Oak Round Coffee Table. Made in the Netherlands in the 1950's / 60's period. Solid oak constructed round coffee table with jointed...
Oak
Art Deco Discometal Vase by Just Andersen, 1930s, Denmark
By Just Andersen
Located in Værløse, DK
Discometal Vase designed by Just Andersen in the 1930s. An eye-catching piece for a beautiful table. • Diskometal metal vase with curvy opening • Designer: Just Andersen • Style: D...
Metal
$8,726 / item
H 19.69 in W 59.85 in D 26.78 in
Sistema Solare Chandelier Piattelli Design, Calacatta Gold Marble Brass 6 shades
By Silvio Piattelli
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
Our luxury chandelier showcases thin cut Calacatta gold marble - an elegant rare marble extracted from the Tuscan Alps. This prestigious Italian marble stands out among others with i...
Breccia Marble, Brass
Lennox Stool, Small Wood Stool by Christian Siriano
By Christian Siriano
Located in New York, NY
Made to order wood stool designed by Christian Siriano. Red oak Measure: Seat width: 12”.
Oak
Crackle Textured Handmade Ceramic Mushroom Lamp, Blue
By Streicher Goods, Ethan Streicher
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Every mushroom lamp is hand-made and hand-painted by Ethan Streicher, the founder and designer behind the Streicher Goods brand in Brooklyn, NY. The lamp's silhouette is simple and c...
Brass
'Trinket Box' by Joseph Ellwood for Six Dots Design
Located in London, GB
Joseph Ellwood is a British designer and maker, he has been named one of 10 'Future Icons' in design by Wallpaper* magazine, collaborated with the luxury brands Rimowa and Maison Mar...
Aluminum
LU Louis SM Sconce
By Lumfardo Luminaires
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The handsome LU Louis SM Sconce is a smaller version of our LU Louis Sconce, an all brass wall sconce in lightly patinated brass with patterned perforations by Lumfardo Luminaires. M...
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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