1970s Louis Poulsen Satellite Pendant Lamp Opaline Glass by Vilhelm Wohlert
By Louis Poulsen, Vilhelm Wohlert
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Direct lighting through the opening at its base. Manufactured by Louis Poulsen, Denmark in the 1970s. Model: Satellite.
Brass
$650 / item
Space Age Satellite Street Pendant Lamp
By Louis Poulsen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The column's stacked, architectural form draws a clear visual parallel to Louis Poulsen's multi-tiered PH lamp series, though these originate from public street infrastructure rather...
Metal, Enamel
Louis Poulsen Satellite Pendant Lamp by Vilhelm Wohlert, 1950
By Louis Poulsen, Vilhelm Wohlert
Located in Berkel en Rodenrijs, NL
Louis Poulsen satellite pendant lamp designed by Vilhelm Wohlert for Louis Poulsen in 1950.
Metal
Sold
H 10.63 in Dm 9.85 in
Satellite Pendant Lamp by Vilhelm Wohlert for Louis Poulsen, 1950s, 9 Available
By Louis Poulsen, Vilhelm Wohlert
Located in Steenwijk, NL
The Classic 'Satellite' pendant lamp was designed by Vilhelm Wohlert for Louis Poulsen in the 1950s in Denmark.
Opaline Glass
Elegant Scandinavian Pendant Light in the Style of Louis Poulsen, 1960s
By Louis Poulsen
Located in Antwerp, BE
Elegant Scandinavian Pendant Light in the Style of Louis Poulsen, 1960s A striking mid-century pendant light in the style of Louis Poulsen, dating from the 1960s. This large, hand-b...
Opaline Glass
Louis Poulsen PH5 Pendant
By Louis Poulsen, Poul Henningsen
Located in Vienna, AT
The Lamp was designed by Louis Poulsen. Designed to hang low over the table, they create a 100% glare-free light these pendants have purple band details on the underside and orange...
Aluminum
Bologna Pendant Light by Aloys F. Gangkofner, Sphere Opaline Glass, 1954 MCM
By Aloys F. Gangkofner
Located in Toronto, CA
An iconic Bologna pendant light designed by Aloys Ferdinand Gangkofner for Peill & Putzler, Germany, circa 1954–1958. This mid-century modern ceiling lamp is crafted from matte o...
Opaline Glass
$621Sale Price|28% Off
H 7.88 in Dm 18.9 in
1958, Poul Henningsen for Louis Poulsen, PH5 Pendant Light
By Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen
Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL
This chair is part of the private collection of Casey Godrie and is situated in his private house. Ask him for competitive shipping quotes. His incredible Dune Villa, Amsterdam Beac...
Metal
Louis Poulsen, Pendant 5-Light by Vilhelm Lauritzen
By Vilhelm Lauritzen, Louis Poulsen
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Louis Poulsen, pendant 5-light by Vilhelm Lauritzen Measures: Width x height x length (mm) 690 x 233 x 690, 8.4 kg 5 shades. Material: Shades: Mouth-blown, 3-layered, polished opal g...
Metal
Louis Poulsen, pendant 5-light by Vilhelm Lauritzen
By Louis Poulsen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Designed by Willem Lauritzen in 1949 in Copenhagen, the VL 5 Ring Crown brings a distinct and authentic touch to stylish interiors, as well as a warm light to softly illuminate conte...
Brass
$1,049 / item
H 11.03 in Dm 17.72 in
1970s PH 4 1/2-4 Metal Pendant Lamp by Poul Henningsen for Louis Poulsen
By Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen
Located in Knebel, DK
This pendant lamp, model 117077 (PH 4 1/2-4 Metal), was designed by Poul Henningsen for Louis Poulsen. The model is no longer in production in this size. The pendant lamp is in a ve...
Metal
$725Sale Price|25% Off
H 10 in Dm 11 in
Jens Moller-Jensen for Louis Poulsen Orbiter Pendant Lamps, Signed
By Louis Poulsen, Jens Møller-Jensen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
These 'Orbiter' pendant lamps were originally designed by Jens Møller-Jensen in 1963 and later manufactured in Denmark by Louis Poulsen during the 1980s. These dynamic lights are fab...
Metal
Louis Poulsen, Large Metal Pendant Light by Poul Henningsen
By Louis Poulsen
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Louis Poulsen, large metal pendant light by Poul Henningsen. Measures: Width x height x length (mm) 400 x 200 x 400, 1.1 kg Material: White lacquered aluminium. Canopy: Yes Cord leng...
Metal
PH 3/2 Pendant By Poul Henningsen & Louis Poulsen
By Louis Poulsen, Poul Henningsen
Located in Lejre, DK
PH 3/2 pendant designed by Poul Henningsen and manufactured by Louis Poulsen. The lamp is of white opaline glass and black chromed.
Chrome
$2,331 / item
H 13.39 in Dm 20.08 in
Original Midcentury JH 604 Pendant Lamp by Hans Wegner for Louis Poulsen, 1960s
By Hans J. Wegner, Louis Poulsen
Located in München, BY
Rare, original Mid-Century Modern JH 604 pendant lamp with pulley. Designed by Hans Wegner, 1962. Manufactured by Louis Poulsen, 1960s, Denmark. Marked with makers mark. A total of ...
Aluminum, Metal
$643Sale Price|20% Off
H 35.44 in Dm 18.9 in
Danish Chandelier Tole Ceiling Pendant Lustre Louis Poulsen c. 1970
By Louis Poulsen
Located in Labrit, Landes
Ceiling pendant, Denmark mid-century Lustre in sheet metal Blue and white. The electrical cable is 2 meters long but it can be cut to the length you need. This chandelier is conf...
Sheet Metal
Poul Henningsen PH 4½-4 Glass Pendant Light by Louis Poulsen
By Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen
Located in Dronten, NL
Desirable and rare PH 4½-4 Glass Pendant in excellent vintage condition. Poul Henningsen designed the three-shade system back in 1925-1926. The first lights using the system were des...
Steel, Chrome
PH 5 Pendant Lamp by Poul Henningsen for Louis Poulsen, Denmark, 1958
By Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen
Located in Odense, DK
The iconic PH 5 pendant lamp was designed by Poul Henningsen and introduced in 1958 as part of his lifelong pursuit of creating perfectly glare-free lighting. Produced by Louis Pouls...
Metal
Poul Henningsen Ph 3/2 Pendant
By Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen
Located in Berkeley, CA
The fixture design is based on the principle of a reflective three-shade system, which directs the majority of the light downwards. The shades are made of hand-blown, opal, three-lay...
Chrome
$300Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 22.05 in Dm 11.03 in
Vintage Vilhelm Lauritzen for Louis Poulsen Opaline Globe Pendent Chandeliers
By Louis Poulsen
Located in Søborg, DK
Vintage Danish Vilhelm Lauritzen for Louis Poulsen opaline hand blown glass pendant chandeliers. In original condition with new wiring and grounded. Hanging on a 30cm long nickel-pla...
Blown Glass
$536Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 9.8 in Dm 19.6 in
Isamu Noguchi Akari Light Sculpture, Model 50EN Ceiling Lamp
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Centreville, VA
Akari Light Sculptures by Isamu Noguchi are considered icons of 1950s modern design. Designed by Noguchi beginning in 1951 and handmade for a half century by the original manufacture...
Bamboo, Paper
$2,860 / item
H 29.93 in W 23.63 in D 23.63 in
Ethnic Straw Armchair by +55design Brazilian Design with Indigenous Craft
By Neca Abrantes
Located in Jardim America, SP
This rotating armchair by Neca Abrantes is a striking fusion of contemporary Brazilian design and indigenous handcrafted traditions. Known for her deep passion for native craftsmansh...
Straw
Murano Hand Blown Chartreuse Green Glass Chandelier, in stock
Located in Miami, FL
Murano hand blown studio glass chandelier, in stock All different shaped chartreuse green discs with white details, rigadin technique Brass plated structure with 24 exposed brass reg...
Brass
$1,351 / 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
Rare Cocoon Two-Light Pendand Lamp Castiglioni, Flos Style, 1970's
By Achille Castiglioni, Goldkant Leuchten
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
Rare, extra long Mid-Century Modern Cocoon two-light pendant lamp or flush mount in the style of Achille Castiglioni, Flos era, 1970's. With two light sockets for E-27 large-sized sc...
Metal, Chrome
$288Sale Price|48% Off
H 7.49 in Dm 16.54 in
Lampadario danese mod. 4/3 vintage anni 60 design Louis Poulsen
By Louis Poulsen
Located in Torino, Piemonte
Lampadario in metallo arancione, modello 4/3, design Poul Hanningsen per Louis Poulsen, anni 60. CONDIZIONI: In buone condizioni, funzionante, presenta segni d'usura dati dal tempo ...
Metal
$2,447 / 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
Large Seventies curved bouclé sofa, Italy, 1970s
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Brooklyn, NY
FREE LOCAL DELIVERY WITHIN NEW YORK CITY Curved sofa from the late 20th century, featuring an organic, bean-like shape. The backrest slopes asymmetrically to provide better support ...
Bouclé
Crackle Textured Handmade Ceramic Mushroom Lamp, Blue
By Ethan Streicher, Streicher Goods
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
$696 / item
H 7.4 in W 1.8 in D 7.7 in
Gae Aulenti & Piero Castiglioni 'Minibox' Table Lamp in Green for Stilnovo
By Stilnovo, Gae Aulenti
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gae Aulenti & Piero Castiglioni 'Minibox' table lamp in green for Stilnovo Founded in 1946 in Milan, Stilnovo was one of the most innovative lighting companies in Italy during the M...
Metal
Gio Ponti 'F.A. 33' Half Length Mirror in Brass for GUBI
By Gubi, Gio Ponti
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gio Ponti 'F.A. 33' Half Length Mirror in Brass for GUBI The 'F.A. 33' mirror was originally designed by Gio Ponti in 1933 for Fontana Arte, the period’s most prominent lamp, glass...
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
Pendant Lamps in Opaline Glass and Metal
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Pendant lamps, metal, opaline glass, plastic, Europe, 1970s Minimalist pendant lamps with drop-shaped glass shade. The lamps hang on metal stems that end in a cylindric ceiling fixt...
Metal
$27,500
H 46.46 in W 101.58 in D 20.28 in
Ernesto Valabrega for Studio Vittorio Valabrega Decorative Fireplace Mantel
By Vittorio Valabrega
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Ernesto Valabrega for Studio Vittorio Valabrega, decorative fireplace mantel, lacquered wood, plaster, glass, iron, Italy, 1930s This striking decorative fireplace mantel, presumabl...
Iron
'Knitterling' Japanese Washi Paper Pendant Lamp for Ingo Maurer
By Ingo Maurer
Located in Los Angeles, CA
'Knitterling' Japanese Washi Paper Pendant Lamp for Ingo Maurer Designed and produced by Ingo Maurer, one of the most celebrated German lighting icons since 1966. With imagination, ...
Steel
$757
H 9.06 in Dm 20.87 in
Scandinavian "Anna" Pendant Lamp Brass Ring and Canopy Atelje Lyktan Sweden 1970
By Alvar Aalto, Ateljé Lyktan, Anna Ehrner
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Vintage "Anna" pendant designed by Anna Ehrner for Ateljé Lyktan, Sweden. Made in the 1970s. The lamp is made of bent wood with brass details. It wears its original beige canvas and...
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.