Large Bauhaus Lobby Chandelier, circa 1930s
By Kaiser Leuchten
Located in Gloucester, GB
Large Bauhaus lobby chandelier, circa 1930s - Sculptural curved brass - Takes 8x LED tube bulbs
Vintage 1930s German Bauhaus Chandeliers and Pendants
Brass
Large Bauhaus Lobby Chandelier, circa 1930s
By Kaiser Leuchten
Located in Gloucester, GB
Large Bauhaus lobby chandelier, circa 1930s - Sculptural curved brass - Takes 8x LED tube bulbs
Brass
Midcentury Pendant Lobby Light Brass and Opaline Lampshade, 1950s
By Massive Lighting
Located in Verviers, BE
home lobby lighting. In excellent condition and in full working order fitting E27. Size: Lampshade 11
Brass
Midcentury Pendant Lobby Light Forget Metal and Opaline Lampshade
By Massive Lighting
Located in Verviers, BE
Classic modernist form and simplicity in design, making it an iconic example of midcentury home lobby
Metal, Brass
Midcentury Pendant Lobby Light Metal and Opaline Lampshade, 1950s
Located in Verviers, BE
home lobby lighting. In excellent condition and in full working order fitting E27. Checked and fully
Metal
Arts & Crafts Hand-Crafted Forget and Pendant Lobby Lamp, 1930s
Located in Verviers, BE
Forget pendant lamp. Materials: gold painted curved iron slats pleated as a cage. Metal chain 30 cm and canopy. E27 socket And Rewiring AS SERVICE: We can adjust the lamp Height f...
Metal
Arts & Crafts Forget and Colored Glass Pendant Lobby Lamp, 1930s
Located in Verviers, BE
Forget and colored glass pendant lamp. Materials: Colored glass Black painted curved iron slats pleated as a cage. Metal chain and canopy. E27 socket. Original patina on all parts...
Art Glass
Arts & Crafts Hand-Crafted Forget and Pendant Lobby Lamp, 1930s
Located in Verviers, BE
Forget pendant lamp. Materials: Black painted curved iron slats pleated as a cage. Metal chain 20 cm and canopy. E27 socket And Rewiring Small detail missing see last picture AS S...
Metal
Arts & Crafts Hand-Crafted Forget and Pendant Lobby Lamp, 1930s
Located in Verviers, BE
Forget pendant lamp. Materials: Black painted curved iron slats pleated as a cage. Metal chain and canopy. New E27 socket And Rewiring AS SERVICE: We can adjust the lamp Height fo...
Metal
$581Sale Price|20% Off
H 33.08 in Dm 11.82 in
Arts & Crafts Hand-Crafted Forget and Pendant Lobby Lamp, 1930s
Located in Verviers, BE
Forget pendant lamp. Materials: Black painted curved iron slats pleated as a cage. Metal chain and canopy. E27 socket. Original patina on all parts. In Good condition and in full w...
Metal
Fragment 01 Pendant by Sing Chan
Located in Geneve, CH
tour in Spain, I took photos of the lobby chandelier in almost every building, which is very similar to
Copper, Stainless Steel
Fragment 02 Pendant by Sing Chan
Located in Geneve, CH
tour in Spain, I took photos of the lobby chandelier in almost every building, which is very similar to
Stainless Steel
Degué Forget and Pate de Verre Schade Pendant Lobby Lamp Signed 1930s
By Degué
Located in Verviers, BE
Degué Forget and Pate de Verre Schade Pendant Lobby Lamp Signed 1930s Forget Chandelier with
Art Glass
$464
H 23.62 in Dm 8.26 in
Vintage Forget and Ribbed Glass whit wooden Details Pendant Lobby Lamp, 1950s
By Massive Lighting
Located in Verviers, BE
Forget and ribbed glass pendant lamp Materials: Ribbed glass globe lampshade. Black painted curved iron slats pleated as a cage. Brass ornamental nuts, screws and parts. and canopy....
Sheet Metal, Metal
Forget and Clear Glass Pendant Lobby Lamp with light bulb or with candle
Located in Verviers, BE
Forget Chandelier with light bulb or with candle Forget and Clear glass pendant lamp. Materials
Glass
French Baroque Style Chandelier with Glass Grapes – Bronze & Glass
Located in Antwerp, BE
as part of the natural aging and patina. Perfect as a castle chandelier, hotel lobby centerpiece
Bronze
$5,421
H 15.75 in Dm 20.48 in
Spectacular Italian Chandelier – Undulating Elegance in Glass and Brass, 1970s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Spectacular Italian Chandelier – Undulating Elegance in Glass and Brass, 1970s A chandelier that
Crystal, Brass
$6,553 / item
H 78.75 in W 31.5 in D 31.5 in
Minimalist LED Chandelier with Frosted Glass Spheres - Geometric Steel Art Light
Located in Vilnius, LT
suspended above a modern dining table or gracing a hotel lobby, the decorative chandelier becomes a focal
Steel
$8,750 / item
H 49.22 in Dm 35.44 in
Grand Chandelier with Brass Fixture and Hand-blowed Glass Globes, 1960s
By Preciosa
Located in Almelo, NL
's luxurious character, making it perfect for use in a villa, hotel lobby, or bar. The chandelier comes with
Brass
$5,910 / item
H 23.63 in Dm 33.47 in
Large Mid-Century Preciosa Chandelier Brass and Glass Globes Czechia 1960s
By Preciosa
Located in Almelo, NL
luxurious character, making it a perfect addition to any villa, hotel lobby, or bar. The chandelier comes
Brass
$8,888 / item
H 15.75 in W 15.75 in D 15.75 in
Cubic Art Nouveau Style Glass Chandelier for the Vienna Concerthall, Re Edition
By Woka Lamps
Located in Vienna, AT
Exclusive cubic chandelier. Variation of the chandelier in the lobby of the Vienna Concert hall
Brass
$8,936
H 39.38 in Dm 57.09 in
Large Midcentury Spider Form Sputnik Chandelier in Brass and 30 Opaline Shades
Located in Almelo, NL
ambiance of any hotel lobby or bar. The chandelier is in excellent condition, with a fantastic patina on
Brass
$9,377
H 54 in Dm 23.5 in
Rare 11 Light Gilt Bronze & Alabaster Large Shade Chandelier w. Ogre Sculptures
Located in Lisse, NL
room, a large kitchen or dining area or even for a hotel lobby. This eight light chandelier is rewired
Alabaster, Brass, Bronze, Iron, Gold Leaf
$975 / item
H 17.72 in Dm 13.78 in
Large set chandelier with brass fixture and hand-blowed glass globes, Cz 1960
Located in Almelo, NL
Large set chandelier with brass fixture and hand-blowed glass globes, Cz 1960 A mid-century
Brass
$1,372Sale Price|36% Off
H 70.87 in W 15.75 in D 15.75 in
Italian Midcentury Space Age Pendant Lamp Designed by Carlo Nason for Mazzega
By Carlo Nason, Mazzega
Located in Traversetolo, IT
This is a beautiful Italian chandelier designed by Carlo Nason for AV Mazzega in the 1970s. It is
Brass, Steel
$10,485 / item
H 15.75 in W 15.75 in D 15.75 in
Concert Hall Chandelier Pendant Secession Style, Wiener Werkstätte - Edition
By Woka Lamps, Wiener Werkstätte
Located in Vienna, AT
Chandelier in the lobby of the Vienna Concert hall, build by the famous theater-architects Fellner
Brass
Unavailable
H 24.41 in W 64.57 in D 64.57 in
Six Arm Eighteen Sphere Lobby Chandelier by Lights of London
By Lights of London
Located in London, GB
Six Arm Lobby Chandelier Timeless Art Deco Solid Brass, Satin Finished, Lacquered Eighteen Tala
Brass
Unavailable
H 64 in Dm 34 in
Two Tiered Sixteen Candle Hotel Lobby Chandelier in Two-Toned Brass & Bronze
Located in Minneapolis, MN
Monumental Sixteen Candle Hotel Lobby chandelier of two-toned bronze & brass with two tiers. AA
Brass, Bronze
Altair II Modern Chandelier or Office and Lobby Interiors
By O&A London
Located in London, GB
The ALTAIR II contemporary chandelier is the perfect piece for high-ceiling space, including atrium
Nickel
Unavailable
H 59.06 in W 20.87 in D 20.87 in
Altair III Modern Chandelier for Office and Lobby Interiors
By O&A London
Located in London, GB
The Altair III contemporary chandelier is the perfect piece for high-ceiling space, including
Nickel
Altair I Modern Chandelier for Office and Lobby Interiors
By O&A London
Located in London, GB
The ALTAIR I contemporary chandelier is the perfect piece for high-ceiling space, including atrium
Nickel
Caldwell Neoclassic Style Bronze Leaded Glass Light Fixture
By Edward F. Caldwell & Co.
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A 1900-1929 rare magnificent grand scale lobby chandelier by Edward F. Caldwell, a tour de force of
Bronze
Lobby or Ballroom High Art Deco / Art Nouveau Large Scale Chandeliers
Located in Minneapolis, MN
Monumental Art Deco / Art Nouveau Illumination originally from Post Office Lobby. There are
Brass
Miller & Co. Hotel Lobby Fixture
By Miller Lamp Company
Located in Vancouver, BC
A monumental 16-Light two-tiered hotel lobby fixture, restored to its original antique two-tone
Large Bank Lobby Fixture circa 1926
Located in Prescott, US
These are late 1920s vintage Bank Lobby, Drugstore, Department Store, or Schoolhouse electric
Glass
Unavailable
H 37.41 in W 21.66 in D 21.66 in
Beautiful Italian crystal empire light with exquisite detail
Located in Worthing, GB
Introducing the epitome of luxury and sophistication - the Italian Crystal Empire Chandelier
Crystal
Bauhaus Lobby Chandelier, circa 1940s
By Kaiser
Located in Gloucester, GB
Bauhaus lobby chandelier, circa 1940s - Sculptural curved brass - Takes 6x LED tube bulbs
Brass
Bauhaus Lobby Chandelier, circa 1940s
By Kaiser
Located in Gloucester, GB
Bauhaus lobby chandelier, circa 1940s - Sculptural curved brass - Takes 6x LED tube bulbs
Brass
Large Bauhaus Lobby Chandelier, circa 1930s
Located in Gloucester, GB
Large Bauhaus lobby chandelier, circa 1930s - Sculptural curved brass - Takes 8x LED tube bulbs
Brass
Large Bauhaus Lobby Chandelier, circa 1930s
By Kaiser Leuchten
Located in Gloucester, GB
Large Bauhaus lobby chandelier, circa 1930s - Sculptural curved brass - Takes 8x LED tube bulbs
Brass
Large Bauhaus Lobby Chandelier, circa 1930s
By Kaiser Leuchten
Located in Gloucester, GB
Large Bauhaus lobby chandelier, circa 1930s - Sculptural curved brass - Takes 8x LED tube bulbs
Brass
Large Bauhaus Lobby Chandelier, circa 1930s
Located in Gloucester, GB
Large Bauhaus lobby chandelier, circa 1930s - Sculptural curved brass - Takes 8x LED tube bulbs
Brass
Large Bauhaus Lobby Chandelier, circa 1930s
Located in Gloucester, GB
Large Bauhaus lobby chandelier, circa 1930s - Sculptural curved brass - Takes 8x LED tube bulbs
Brass
Large Dramatic Theater Lobby Chandelier
Located in Peekskill, NY
We love early masonic lodge, playhouse and theater lighting. I'm guessing this one is from the 1920s. The interiors of these buildings were as theatrical as the stage productions the...
Collection of Theater Lobby Chandeliers
Located in Peekskill, NY
We love early masonic lodge, playhouse and theater lighting. I'm guessing this one is from the 1920s. The interiors of these buildings were as theatrical as the stage productions the...
East German Brass Lobby Chandelier
By Kaiser
Located in London, GB
A 1950s Eastern German brass ceiling pendant, with large enameled ceiling rose. In the style of Kaiser Leuchten.
Enamel, Brass
Impressive Art Deco Theater Lobby Chandeliers
Located in Peekskill, NY
This huge 90-year-old fixture was recently salvaged out of a theatre and dates to the early 1930s. It's difficult to understand the monumental scale in a photograph. It measures impr...
Impressive Art Deco Theatre Lobby Chandelier
Located in Peekskill, NY
This huge 90-year-old fixture was recently salvaged out of a theatre and dates to the early 1930s. It's difficult to understand the monumental scale in a photograph. It measures impr...
Glass
Large Impressive Holophane and Bronze Lobby Chandelier
Located in Peekskill, NY
used to set the tone of a building or theatre lobby. It could be about 100 lbs. That says something
1910 Large Brass Hotel Lobby Nine Pendant Chandelier
Located in Surrey, BC
Fantastic 10-foot high and 48-inch wide brass chandelier with multiple glass globes. Wonderful
Brass
Hotel Lobby Suspension Lamp
Located in Culver City, CA
Opaline and frosted glass shades, with ornate patinated brass body.
Opal, Brass
Collection of Theater Lobby Dome Lights
Located in Peekskill, NY
This 90 year old fixture was recently salvaged out of a Masonic theatre and dates to 1924. They didn't spare any expense with this building. We were lucky enough to acquire a nice co...
Midcentury Pendant Lobby Light Brass and Opaline Lampshade
By Massive Lighting
Located in Verviers, BE
home lobby lighting. In excellent condition and in full working order new fitting E27 and wiring
Brass
Diminutive Opaline Glass & Brass Hotel Lobby Pendant, England circa 1930
Located in Culver City, CA
Diminutive Opaline Glass & Brass Hotel Lobby pendant England circa 1930 Ornate cast brass
Brass
Vented Vaseline Glass Armory Chandelier
By EB Studios
Located in Peekskill, NY
front lobby. This amazing chandelier has that early municipal look. These early and elegant bun shaped
Theater Lobby Chandelier
Located in Peekskill, NY
This is an impressive theater lobby chandelier. inside are four bulbs to light the flat opaline
Grand Scale Bronze Lobby Chandelier
Located in Hanover, MA
Large bronze and brass chandelier which graced the lobby of the Malden Trust Company bank at 94
Bronze, Brass
Art Deco Theater Lobby Chandelier
Located in Peekskill, NY
was from an old theatre lobby. All the glass is original with on cracks. All our lamps are freshly
Iron
Large Impressive Holophane and Bronze Lobby Chandelier
Located in Peekskill, NY
used to set the tone of a building or theatre lobby. It could be about 100 lbs. That says something
Bronze
Heavy Bronze Twenty-Five Light Lobby Chandelier
Located in Peekskill, NY
extremely well made and very tasteful. It was the main light in the lobby and it has 25 bulbs. It's wired
1980s NYC Waldorf Astoria Hotel Elevator Lobby Oval Crystal Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
1980s NYC Waldorf Astoria Hotel crystal chandelier with a bronze frame and a full array of crystals
Crystal
Midcentury Pendant Lobby Light Brass and Opaline Lampshade
Located in Verviers, BE
home lobby lighting. In excellent condition and in full working order new fitting E27 and wiring
Brass
Midcentury Pendant Lobby Light Forget Metal and Opaline Lampshade
Located in Verviers, BE
iconic example of midcentury home lobby lighting. In excellent condition and in full working order new
Metal, Brass
Midcentury Pendant Lobby Light Forget Metal and Opaline Lampshade
By Massive Lighting
Located in Verviers, BE
an iconic example of midcentury home lobby lighting. In excellent condition and in full working order
Metal, Brass
Midcentury Pendant Lobby Light Forget Metal and Opaline Lampshade
Located in Verviers, BE
iconic example of midcentury home lobby lighting. In excellent condition and in full working order new
Metal, Brass
Vintage Forget and Ribbed Glass Pendant Lobby Lamp, 1960s
By Massive Lighting
Located in Verviers, BE
Forget and ribbed glass pendant lamp Materials: Ribbed glass globe lampshade. Black painted curved iron slats pleated as a cage. Brass ornamental nuts, screws and parts. and canopy...
Brass, Sheet Metal
Vintage Forget and Opaline Glass Pendant Lobby Lamp, 1960s
By Massive Lighting
Located in Verviers, BE
Forget and ribbed glass pendant lamp. Materials: Ribbed glass globe lampshade. Black painted curved iron slats pleated as a cage. Brass ornamental nuts, screws and parts. Brass cha...
Brass, Sheet Metal
Mid-Century Pendant Lobby Light Chrome and Opaline Lampshade, 1960s
Located in Verviers, BE
lobby lighting. In excellent condition and in full working order new fitting E27. Checked and fully
Chrome
Mid-Century Pendant Lobby Light Forget Metal and Glass Lampshade
Located in Verviers, BE
home lobby lighting. In excellent condition and in full working order new fitting E27. With original
Metal, Brass
Vaseline Glass Armory Chandelier
Located in Peekskill, NY
front lobby. This amazing chandelier has that early municipal look. These elegant bun shaped handblown
Impressive 48" Neoclassical 18-Arm Solid Brass Chandelier
Located in Danville, CA
Huge and beautiful solid brass 18-arm chandelier from the lobby of one of San Francisco's premier
Brass
Sold
H 31.5 in Dm 21 in
Antique Large 4 Light Alabaster & Gilt Bronze Chains & Roses Pendant Chandelier
Located in Lisse, NL
kitchen or dining area or even for a hotel lobby. This four light chandelier is rewired to the highest
Alabaster, Brass, Bronze
Set of 4 Art Deco Wall Lights Attributed to Genet and Michon
By Genet & Michon
Located in NANTES, FR
designed the chandeliers in the lobby and the famous glass roof of the grand staircase of the Hôtel
Alabaster, Bronze
Monumental Lobby Fixture by Beardslee - Two Available
By Beardslee Chandelier Co.
Located in Vancouver, BC
Large scale lobby fixtures attributed to 'Beardslee' of Chicago, circa 1905. Nine lights fitted
Crystal, Brass
Commercial Crystal Chandelier by Toledo Chandelier Company C.1905 (9-Light)
By Toledo Chandelier Company
Located in Vancouver, BC
Ca. 1905 Large scale lobby fixtures attributed to 'Toledo Chandelier Company', circa 1905. Nine
Edwardian Cast Bronze Ringed Lobby Fixture, Six Light
Located in Vancouver, BC
Circa 1915 An absolutely stunning Edwardian ringed Commercial Lobby fixture. With a hearty yet
Pendant Chandelier
Located in Charleston, SC
it to the polished brass hoop. French. Art Deco period Ca 1930 Great Chandelier for a lobby, a
Brass, Bronze
Monumental Pair of 1930s Plaster Chandeliers
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of ornate plaster and horse hair chandeliers from bank lobby in St Louis. Original chain
Plaster
Extraordinary Chandeliers, Designed by Stilux Milan
By Stilux
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Extraordinary chandelier, design STILUX Milan, Chandelier of a lobby of a hotel in Rome, 1958
Brass, Metal
Scandinavian Cascading Chandelier by Jonas Hidle for Høvik Lys
By Høvik Lys, Jonas Hidle
Located in JM Haarlem, NL
the Winnipeg Centennial Concert Hall (three large chandeliers in the lobby). Hidle became
Brass
Scandinavian Glass Sphere Pendant by Jonas Hidle for Høvik Lys
By Høvik Lys, Jonas Hidle
Located in JM Haarlem, NL
Hall (three large chandeliers in the lobby). Hidle became particularly known for applying a
Brass
Large Bank Lobby Fixtures, circa 1920s
Located in Prescott, AZ
Two plus available. These are 1920s vintage bank lobby, drugstore, department store, or schoolhouse
Nickel
Large Bank Lobby Ceiling Fixture, circa 1925
Located in Prescott, AZ
One of the larger of this type of "Schoolhouse" style electric ceiling fixtures with the crystal bottom we have seen. The crystal glass bottom is held in place with a recently re-pla...
Metal
$1,363 / 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
$17,071 / 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
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
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
$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
$1,275 / item
H 15 in W 13.5 in D 6 in
JENNY Large Wall Light or Sconce in Enamel & Brass by Blueprint Lighting
By Stilnovo, Blueprint Lighting, Mathieu Matégot
Located in New York, NY
Introducing Jenny, the latest vintage-inspired fixture from Blueprint Lighting. Named for multi-hyphenate Jenny Mollen; NYT best-selling author, actress, design enthusiast, mom of ...
Brass, Bronze, Enamel, Nickel
$490Sale Price|20% Off
H 33.86 in Dm 18.12 in
Mid-Century Large Modernist, Mazzega Murano Pendant Lamp, by Carlo Nason, 1960s
By Mazzega, Carlo Nason
Located in Verviers, BE
By Carlo Nason for Mazzega This carefully made glass lampshade with streaks of green on a glass base and a delicate green edge along the ruffled edge provides the color contrast. The...
Art Glass, Blown Glass
1930s Art Deco Large Scale Brass Pendant Light
Located in New York, NY
Large scale 1930s Art Deco brass 10 foot tall pendant light from the interior vaulted 40 foot ceiling of the East River Savings Bank Building originally located at 26 Cortlandt Stree...
Brass
$702
H 33.86 in W 28.35 in D 2.76 in
Fireplace ore for multiple options with Doors in Iron and Brass circa 1920
Located in Verviers, BE
iron and brass circa 1920 iron and brass and terminating on decorative scrolled stylized Doors We prefer to sell our items in 'uncleaned' condition so that the new owner still h...
Metal, 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.
Commissioned for the lakeside villa of a Finnish industrialist, it illuminated visits with dignitaries.
Across New York, there’s no shortage of statement lighting on view.
The 1920s design is a thrilling combination of saturated colors, ancient motifs and modern aesthetics.
Designed by a giant of Swedish lighting, the large-scale fixtures bring major drama.
The alluring pendant light exemplifies the designer’s winsome mid-career work.
Before founding the Memphis Group, Sottsass bent the rules of lighting design with the wonderfully wavy Cometa.
Warm chalet style meets cool Bauhaus functionality in Pietro Cascella’s cleverly carved creation.
Patrizio Chiarparini of Brooklyn’s Duplex gallery sheds light on the lasting legacy of Italy’s postwar furniture boom.