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Poul Henningsen for Louis Poulsen Pendant Lamp
By Poul Henningsen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Poul Henningsen for Louis Poulsen pendant lamp, designed for the Langelinie Pavillion in Copenhagen
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Louis Poulsen Vintage Pendant Lamp
Materials
Brass
Louis Poulsen Pendant Lamp Model 118564
Located in Berlin, DE
The good state of the lampe makes it unique. It seems new!
The decent colours (grey and white) and the sophisticated 2way lightening make this piece even more special.
Category
1980s Danish Mid-Century Modern Louis Poulsen Vintage Pendant Lamp
Materials
Aluminum, Enamel
Black & White Nyboderpendel Ceiling Lamp by Svend Aage Petersen & Louis Poulsen
By Louis Poulsen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A very rare Louis Poulsen pendant lamp composed of black and white powder coated metal shades. It
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Louis Poulsen Vintage Pendant Lamp
Materials
Metal
H 11.03 in Dm 10.24 in
Louis Poulsen, Grey Pendant Lamp 'Klassependel', 1970s
By Louis Poulsen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Designed in-house by Louis Poulsen in Denmark in 1967. It is called class room pendant light (Da
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Louis Poulsen Vintage Pendant Lamp
Materials
Aluminum
Louis Poulsen, Grey Pendant Lamp 'Klassependel', 1970s
By Louis Poulsen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Designed in-house by Louis Poulsen in Denmark in 1967. It is called Class Room Pendant Light (Da
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Louis Poulsen Vintage Pendant Lamp
Materials
Aluminum
Opaline Glass Pendant by Louis Poulsen "Bell Lamp"
By Louis Poulsen
Located in Vienna, AT
Louis Poulsen, 'Bell lamp' (original name "Klokkelampen") pendant lamp. Frame in steel, screen in
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Louis Poulsen Vintage Pendant Lamp
Materials
Steel
Louis Poulsen PH Artichoke Lamp
By Louis Poulsen
Located in Chicago, IL
Louis Poulsen PH Artichoke Lamp, Concentric rows of Copper “leaves,” painted white on the underside
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Louis Poulsen Vintage Pendant Lamp
Materials
Metal, Copper
Pair of 1960s Black Enamel Louis Poulsen M19540 Pendants Lamps
By Louis Poulsen
Located in La Mesa, CA
A pair of mid century modern pendant lamps model 19540 designed by Louis Poulsen circa 1960s
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Louis Poulsen Vintage Pendant Lamp
Materials
Enamel
One Vintage Doo-Wop Pendant Lamp by Louis Poulsen, Denmark
By Louis Poulsen
Located in Krefeld, DE
Nice vintage Doo-Wop pendant lamps in turquoise and white laqured metal design Architects of the
Category
1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Louis Poulsen Vintage Pendant Lamp
Materials
Metal
Two Vintage Doo-Wop Pendant Lamp by Louis Poulsen, Denmark
By Louis Poulsen
Located in Krefeld, DE
Royal Danish Navi produced in 1970's by Louis Poulsen, Made in Denmark. The lamps are in good condition
Category
1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Louis Poulsen Vintage Pendant Lamp
Materials
Metal
1980s Louis Poulsen 'Toldbod' White Metal Pendant
By Louis Poulsen
Located in Glendale, CA
1980s Louis Poulsen 'Toldbod' White Metal Pendant.
Originally designed in 1982, the first 'Toldbod
Category
1980s Danish Scandinavian Modern Louis Poulsen Vintage Pendant Lamp
Materials
Aluminum, Metal
Albertslund Pendant Lamp for Louis Poulsen
By Louis Poulsen, Jens Møller-Jensen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Albertslund pendant lamps for Louis Poulsen. Sold individually. Originated in 1963, our examples
Category
1960s Scandinavian Modern Louis Poulsen Vintage Pendant Lamp
Materials
Metal
Louis Poulsen style Mid-Century Grey Enameled Metal Factory Pendant Lamps
By Louis Poulsen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
interior. Design is similar to the "Model 19540" pendant lamp by Danish designer Louis Poulsen from the
Category
1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Louis Poulsen Vintage Pendant Lamp
Materials
Metal
H 10.5 in W 15.5 in D 15.5 in
Louis Poulsen PH5 Pendant
By Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen
Located in Vienna, AT
The Lamp was designed by Louis Poulsen.
Designed to hang low over the table, they create a 100
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Louis Poulsen Vintage Pendant Lamp
Materials
Aluminum
Louis Poulsen Functionalist Globe Pendant Lamp in White Opaline Glass, 1930s
By Louis Poulsen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A rare version of the LP 18064-0104 by Louis Poulsen in Denmark. This one featuring a bakelit top
Category
1930s Danish Bauhaus Louis Poulsen Vintage Pendant Lamp
Materials
Bakelite, Opaline Glass
Poul Henningsen Louis Poulsen Ph6 Hanging Pendant Lamp
By Louis Poulsen, Poul Henningsen
Located in Indianapolis, IN
A PH6 hanging pendant lamp by Danish designer Poul Henningsen (1894-1967) for Louis Poulsen. This
Category
1980s Danish Mid-Century Modern Louis Poulsen Vintage Pendant Lamp
Materials
Metal
Danish Poul Henningsen Contrast Pendant Lamp by Louis Poulsen
By Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen
Located in Lisboa, Lisboa
lighting manufacturer, Louis Poulsen. The design is a true representation of Henningsen's meticulous
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Louis Poulsen Vintage Pendant Lamp
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
Louis Poulsen Minimalist Pendant Lights Toldbod in White Opaline Glass
By Louis Poulsen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A pair of model 220 toldbod pendant lamps developed by the design team at Louis Poulsen in 1982 to
Category
1980s Danish Minimalist Louis Poulsen Vintage Pendant Lamp
Materials
Chrome
“Kontrast” Pendant Lamp by Poul Henningsen for Louis Poulsen
By Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen
Located in Stockholm, SE
Striking “Kontrast” pendant lamp by Poul Henningsen. Lacquered white on the outside and orange red
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Louis Poulsen Vintage Pendant Lamp
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
Holmegaard Glass Hanging Lamp Design Louis Poulsen, 1960 Denmark
By Louis Poulsen
Located in Oostrum-Venray, NL
Holmegaard Glass hanging lamp Design Louis Poulsen,1960 Denmark.
This is a beautiful hanging lamp
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Louis Poulsen Vintage Pendant Lamp
Materials
Glass
Danish Design Louis Poulsen Ph Louvre Hanging Lamp 1960s
By Louis Poulsen
Located in Oostrum-Venray, NL
door Louis Poulsen in Denemarken
De Louvre hanglamp werd oorspronkelijk ontworpen door Poul
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Louis Poulsen Vintage Pendant Lamp
Materials
Aluminum
Orange Verner Panton Flowerpot Pendant Lamp, Louis Poulsen, Denmark, 1969
By Verner Panton, Louis Poulsen
Located in Vienna, AT
An iconic orange flowerpot pendant light, designed in 1969 by Verner Panton for Louis Pulsen
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Louis Poulsen Vintage Pendant Lamp
Materials
Metal
Danish Pendant Lamp by Verner Panton for Louis Poulsen, 1960s
By Louis Poulsen, Verner Panton
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Metal pendant lamp by Verner Panton for Louis Panton made in the 1960s.
Measures: Height of
Category
1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Louis Poulsen Vintage Pendant Lamp
Materials
Brass
White Verner Panton Flowerpot Pendant Lamp, Louis Poulsen, Denmark, 1969
By Louis Poulsen, Verner Panton
Located in Vienna, AT
An iconic white flowerpot pendant light, designed in 1969 by Verner Panton for Louis Pulsen
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Louis Poulsen Vintage Pendant Lamp
Materials
Metal
Poul Henningsen Kontrast Pendant for Louis Poulsen
By Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen
Located in Vienna, AT
: Light Years Ahead: The Story of the PH Lamp Louis Poulsen, Jorstian and Nielsen, pg. 282. Catalogue
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Louis Poulsen Vintage Pendant Lamp
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
Pendant Lamp by Arne Jacobsen for Louis Poulsen, 1960s, Denmark
By Louis Poulsen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Rare pendant lamp by Arne Jacobsen made in Denmark in the 1960s. The fixture gives a very beautiful
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Louis Poulsen Vintage Pendant Lamp
Materials
Aluminum
1950s Jo Hammerborg Pendant for Louis Poulsen
By Louis Poulsen, Jo Hammerborg
Located in Glendale, CA
1950s Jo Hammerborg Pendant for Louis Poulsen. Executed in black painted cylindrical metal with
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Louis Poulsen Vintage Pendant Lamp
Materials
Metal
1960s Louis Poulsen PH Kontrast Pendant Lamp by Poul Henningsen Denmark
By Louis Poulsen, Poul Henningsen
Located in Sherborne, Dorset
This iconic 1960s “Kontrast” pendant lamp was designed by Poul Henningsen for Louis Poulsen
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Louis Poulsen Vintage Pendant Lamp
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
Poul Henningsen 'Charlottenburg' Pendant for Louis Poulsen
By Louis Poulsen, Poul Henningsen
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Poul Henningsen for Louis Poulsen, pendant model 'Charlottenburg', metal, Denmark, 1979.
This
Category
1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Louis Poulsen Vintage Pendant Lamp
Materials
Metal
Louis Poulsen PH Louvre White Chandelier
By Louis Poulsen
Located in Nijlen, VAN
Louis Poulsen PH Louvre white chandelier.
Stunning "Louvre" chandelier. This chandelier was
Category
1970s Louis Poulsen Vintage Pendant Lamp
Materials
Metal
Vintage Verner Panton Red Enamel Flowerpot Pendant Lamp by Louis Poulsen
By Louis Poulsen, Verner Panton
Located in Krefeld, DE
Nice red enamel flowerpot pendant lamp design Verner Panton in 1968 produced by Louis Poulsen, Made
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Louis Poulsen Vintage Pendant Lamp
Materials
Metal
Danish PH4 Pendant Lamp by Poul Henningsen for Louis Poulsen, 1960s
By Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen
Located in GNIEZNO, 30
This pendant was designed by Poul Henningsen and produced by Louis Poulsen from 1966 until it was
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Louis Poulsen Vintage Pendant Lamp
Materials
Aluminum
Bornholmpendel Pendant Lamp by Finn Monies & Gunnar Jensen for Louis Poulsen
By Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen
Located in Munich, DE
Extremely rare and large Mid-Century Modern Bornholmpendel pendant lamp with several metal rings
Category
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Louis Poulsen Vintage Pendant Lamp
Materials
Metal
1970s Louis Poulsen Satellite Pendant Lamp Opaline Glass by Vilhelm Wohlert
By Vilhelm Wohlert, Louis Poulsen
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
through the opening at its base.
Manufactured by Louis Poulsen, Denmark in the 1970s.
Model
Category
1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Louis Poulsen Vintage Pendant Lamp
Materials
Brass
Blue Verner Panton Flowerpot Enameled Pendant Lamp, Louis Poulsen, Denmark, 1969
By Verner Panton, Louis Poulsen
Located in Vienna, AT
An iconic cobalt-blue flowerpot pendant light, designed in 1969 by Verner Panton for Louis Pulsen
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Louis Poulsen Vintage Pendant Lamp
Materials
Metal
1930s Poul Henningsen PH Model 3/2 Pendant Lamp for Louis Poulsen
By Louis Poulsen, Poul Henningsen
Located in Oakland, CA
Early 1930s Poul Henningsen 3/2 pendant lamp for Louis Poulsen & Co. of Denmark. Copper and glass
Category
1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Louis Poulsen Vintage Pendant Lamp
Materials
Metal
Pair of White Workshop Lamps Designed by Louis Poulsen from the 1970s
By Louis Poulsen
Located in Lejre, DK
A pair of white workshop lamps designed by Louis Poulsen from the 1970s is a charming and
Category
1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Louis Poulsen Vintage Pendant Lamp
Materials
Metal, Enamel
Louis Poulsen "Mandalay" Designed by Andreas Hansen
By Louis Poulsen
Located in Akashi -Shi, Hyogo
This hanging lamp goes by the name of 'Mandalay' and was designed by Andreas Hansen for Louis
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Louis Poulsen Vintage Pendant Lamp
Materials
Metal
Blue purple PH5 pendant lamp by Poul Henningsen for Louis Poulsen, Denmark
By Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen
Located in Steenwijk, NL
The timeless model PH5 pendant lamp was designed by Poul Henningsen for Louis Poulsen in 1956. This
Category
1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Louis Poulsen Vintage Pendant Lamp
Materials
Metal
Large Mid Century Modern Billard Pendant Lamps by Louis Poulsen Denmark 1960s
By Arne Jacobsen, Louis Poulsen
Located in Munich, DE
Elegant and highly decorative Mid-Century Modern pendant lamps or hanging lights. Designed by Louis
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Louis Poulsen Vintage Pendant Lamp
Materials
Aluminum
Blue Flowerpot pendant lamp by Verner Panton for Louis Poulsen, Denmark 1968
By Verner Panton, Louis Poulsen
Located in Steenwijk, NL
The Flowerpot pendant lamp was designed by Verner Panton for Louis Poulsen in 1968. A beautiful
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Louis Poulsen Vintage Pendant Lamp
Materials
Metal, Enamel
H 5.91 in W 7.49 in D 7.88 in
Poul Henningsen for Louis Poulsen Ph5 Hanging Pendant Lamp with Original Box
By Louis Poulsen, Poul Henningsen
Located in Ferndale, MI
PH5 pendant by Poul Henningsen for Louis Poulsen Denmark. White with blue, iconic pendant by Poul
Category
Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Modern Louis Poulsen Vintage Pendant Lamp
Materials
Aluminum
Light grey 'AJ Royal' pendant lamp by Arne Jacobsen for Louis Poulsen
By Arne Jacobsen, Louis Poulsen
Located in Steenwijk, NL
The iconic AJ Royal pendant lamp by Louis Poulsen is a design by the well-known Danish architect
Category
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Louis Poulsen Vintage Pendant Lamp
Materials
Metal
Beautiful Pair of Louis Poulsen Industrial Lights
By Louis Poulsen
Located in Antwerp, BE
Pair of Louis Polsen industrial lights.
In one plastic cap is a crack.
There are traces of rust
Category
Late 20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Louis Poulsen Vintage Pendant Lamp
Materials
Metal
1960s Denmark Louis Poulsen AJ Royal White Pendant Lamp by Arne Jacobsen
By Louis Poulsen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Copenhagen, Denmark in 1960s. The lamp, manufactured by Louis Poulsen, has since become a globally celebrated
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Louis Poulsen Vintage Pendant Lamp
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian Pendant Lamp Doo-Wop Light Blue by Louis Poulsen
By Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian pendant lamp Doo-Wop light blue by Louis Poulsen. Edition from 2010
Category
1950s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Louis Poulsen Vintage Pendant Lamp
Materials
Aluminum
H 9.45 in Dm 11.03 in
Mid-Century PH4 Pendant Lamp by Poul Henningsen for Louis Poulsen, Denmark, 1960
By Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen
Located in GNIEZNO, 30
This pendant was designed by Poul Henningsen and produced by Louis Poulsen from 1966 until it was
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Louis Poulsen Vintage Pendant Lamp
Materials
Aluminum
H 6.7 in W 15.75 in D 15.75 in
Louis Poulsen "PH-lamp" 3/3 Pendant by Poul Henningsen, Patented, Denmark, 1930s
By Louis Poulsen, Poul Henningsen
Located in Odense, DK
Early original "PH-lamp" pendant made in the 1930s at Louis Poulsen, Copenhagen. This is the "3/3
Category
1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Louis Poulsen Vintage Pendant Lamp
Materials
Glass, Bakelite
H 9.45 in Dm 11.82 in
Early Poul Henningsen for Louis Poulsen 'PH Artichoke' Pendant
By Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Poul Henningsen for Louis Poulsen, 'PH-Artichoke' pendant, stainless steel Denmark, design 1957
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Louis Poulsen Vintage Pendant Lamp
Materials
Stainless Steel
Vintage Table Lamp "PH-Lamp" by PH / Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen, 1930s
By Louis Poulsen, Poul Henningsen
Located in Odense, DK
Stunning original production PH-table lamp model "3,5/2" by Poul Henningsen manufactured at Louis
Category
1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Louis Poulsen Vintage Pendant Lamp
Materials
Brass
Pair of 1950s metal enamel ceiling lamps by Axel Wedel Madsen for Louis Poulsen
By Louis Poulsen
Located in München, DE
Pair of original 1950s metal enamel ceiling lamps by Axel Wedel Madsen for Louis Poulsen.
Great
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Louis Poulsen Vintage Pendant Lamp
Materials
Metal, Enamel
H 9.06 in Dm 13.78 in
PH 3/2 Pendant by Poul Henningsen and 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
Category
1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Louis Poulsen Vintage Pendant Lamp
Materials
Opaline Glass
Rare and Large Flower Pot Pendant Lamp by Verner Panton for Louis Poulsen 1971
By Louis Poulsen, Verner Panton
Located in Munich, DE
Extremely rare and large Mid-Century Modern flower pot pendant lamp with two-toned psychedelic
Category
1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Louis Poulsen Vintage Pendant Lamp
Materials
Metal
H 13.78 in Dm 19.69 in
1958, Poul Henningsen for Louis Poulsen, PH5 Pendant Light
By Louis Poulsen, Poul Henningsen
Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL
shades (like shown on picture #10 ) and a little dent on the upper shade rim.
But overall is the lamp
Category
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Louis Poulsen Vintage Pendant Lamp
Materials
Metal
Early Edition Copper Poul Henningsen Artichoke Lamp, Louis Poulsen
By Louis Poulsen, Poul Henningsen
Located in Utrecht, NL
the lamp is made like today. The older series pendants hang on one cord only, originally reinforced
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Louis Poulsen Vintage Pendant Lamp
Materials
Copper, Steel
Scandinavian Modern Poul Henningsen Vintage PH Artichoke Pendant Louis Poulsen
By Louis Poulsen, Poul Henningsen
Located in EL Waalre, NL
were manufactured by Danish lighting manufacturer Louis Poulsen, a company with which Henningsen would
Category
Late 20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Louis Poulsen Vintage Pendant Lamp
Materials
Steel, Chrome
H 25.6 in Dm 23.63 in
Vintage Table Lamp Brass "PH-Lamp" by PH / Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen, 1940s
By Louis Poulsen, Poul Henningsen
Located in Odense, DK
Stunning original production PH-table lamp model "3,5/2" by Poul Henningsen manufactured at Louis
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1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Louis Poulsen Vintage Pendant Lamp
Materials
Brass
H 16.54 in Dm 13.39 in
Poul Henningsen for Louis Poulsen Brushed Aluminum & Coral "Louvre" Pendant
By Louis Poulsen, Poul Henningsen
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Danish Modern Poul Henningsen for Louis Poulsen PH Louvre Brushed Aluminum Hanging Lamp. Featuring
Category
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Louis Poulsen Vintage Pendant Lamp
Materials
Aluminum
1970s PH 4 1/2-4 Metal Pendant Lamp by Poul Henningsen for Louis Poulsen
By Louis Poulsen, Poul Henningsen
Located in Knebel, DK
This pendant lamp, model 117077 (PH 4 1/2-4 Metal), was designed by Poul Henningsen for Louis
Category
1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Louis Poulsen Vintage Pendant Lamp
Materials
Metal
Original Midcentury JH 604 Pendant Lamp by Hans Wegner for Louis Poulsen, 1960s
By Louis Poulsen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Munich, DE
. Manufactured by Louis Poulsen, 1960s, Denmark. Marked with makers mark.
A total of three identical lamps with
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Louis Poulsen Vintage Pendant Lamp
Materials
Aluminum, Metal
H 13.39 in Dm 20.08 in
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Louis Poulsen Vintage Pendant Lamp For Sale on 1stDibs
With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the louis poulsen vintage pendant lamp you’re looking for. Each louis poulsen vintage pendant lamp for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, aluminum and brass. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect louis poulsen vintage pendant lamp — we have versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. A louis poulsen vintage pendant lamp, designed in the Scandinavian Modern or Mid-Century Modern style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. A well-made louis poulsen vintage pendant lamp has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen and Verner Panton are consistently popular.
How Much is a Louis Poulsen Vintage Pendant Lamp?
A louis poulsen vintage pendant lamp can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $744, while the lowest priced sells for $405 and the highest can go for as much as $8,120.
Finding the Right chandeliers-pendant-lights for You
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 and vintage 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 (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), 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.
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 whimsical — like the work of Beau & Bien’s Sylvie Maréchal, frequently inspired by her dreams — 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.
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