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PH Louvre Pendant - Louis Poulsen Design by Poul Henningsen, 1957
PH Louvre Pendant - Louis Poulsen Design by Poul Henningsen, 1957

PH Louvre Pendant - Louis Poulsen Design by Poul Henningsen, 1957

By Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen

Located in Rosendahl, DE

PH Louvre Pendant - Louis Poulsen Design by Poul Henningsen, 1957 This iconic PH Louvre pendant

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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Aluminum, Chrome

Poul Henningsen Louvre Pendant by Louis Poulsen, Denmark
Poul Henningsen Louvre Pendant by Louis Poulsen, Denmark

Poul Henningsen Louvre Pendant by Louis Poulsen, Denmark

By Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen

Located in Utrecht, NL

The Louvre pendant was originally designed by Poul Henningsen in 1957 for the Adventist church at

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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Aluminum, Steel, Chrome

Large PH Louvre Pendant by Poul HENNINGSEN for Louis Poulsen, 1970s
Large PH Louvre Pendant by Poul HENNINGSEN for Louis Poulsen, 1970s

Large PH Louvre Pendant by Poul HENNINGSEN for Louis Poulsen, 1970s

By Poul Henningsen

Located in Berlin, Berlin

An early vintage LOUVRE pendant designed by Poul Henningsen. Denmark, Louis Poulsen, 1957. Chromed

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Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Aluminum

Poul Henningsen Ph Louvre Pendant
Poul Henningsen Ph Louvre Pendant

Poul Henningsen Ph Louvre Pendant

$12,202 / item

H 28.3 in Dm 23.6 in

Poul Henningsen Ph Louvre Pendant

By Louis Poulsen, Poul Henningsen

Located in Berkeley, CA

, and creating soft shadows while using incandescent bulbs as a light source. PH Louvre was designed for

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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers an...

Materials

Chrome

Rare Large Early Poul Henningsen Louvre Pendants by Louis Poulsen, 1962
Rare Large Early Poul Henningsen Louvre Pendants by Louis Poulsen, 1962

Rare Large Early Poul Henningsen Louvre Pendants by Louis Poulsen, 1962

By Poul Henningsen

Located in Dronten, NL

The monumental Louvre pendant was originally designed by Poul Henningsen in 1957 for the Adventist

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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Aluminum

Scandinavian Modern "PH Louvre" Pendant by Poul Henningsen for Louis Poulsen
Scandinavian Modern "PH Louvre" Pendant by Poul Henningsen for Louis Poulsen

Scandinavian Modern "PH Louvre" Pendant by Poul Henningsen for Louis Poulsen

By Louis Poulsen, Poul Henningsen

Located in Stockholm, SE

Scandinavian Modern "Le Louvre" pendant by Poul Henningsen for Louis Poulsen. The spherical "PH

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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

Poul Henningsen PH Louvre Pendant in Metal for Louis Poulsen, Danish Design 1957
Poul Henningsen PH Louvre Pendant in Metal for Louis Poulsen, Danish Design 1957

Poul Henningsen PH Louvre Pendant in Metal for Louis Poulsen, Danish Design 1957

By Louis Poulsen, Poul Henningsen

Located in Lejre, DK

Iconic pendant, PH Louvre (formerly called PH Kugle), designed by Poul Henningsen in 1957 for the

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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Poul Henningsen for Louis Poulsen 'Louvre' Ceiling Light
Poul Henningsen for Louis Poulsen 'Louvre' Ceiling Light

Poul Henningsen for Louis Poulsen 'Louvre' Ceiling Light

By Louis Poulsen, Poul Henningsen

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Poul Henningsen for Louis Poulsen, 'Louvre' pendant, coated aluminum, chrome, metal, Denmark

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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Aluminum, Chrome, Metal

Poul Henningsen PH Louvre Olive Green Pendant Light Louis Poulsen Danish Vintage
Poul Henningsen PH Louvre Olive Green Pendant Light Louis Poulsen Danish Vintage

Poul Henningsen PH Louvre Olive Green Pendant Light Louis Poulsen Danish Vintage

By Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen

Located in Lisboa, PT

This exceptional PH Louvre pendant by Poul Henningsen is a rare sculptural example of Danish

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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal, Aluminum

Monumental Poul Henningsen PH Louvre Suspension Lamp for Louis Poulsen
Monumental Poul Henningsen PH Louvre Suspension Lamp for Louis Poulsen

Monumental Poul Henningsen PH Louvre Suspension Lamp for Louis Poulsen

By Louis Poulsen, Poul Henningsen

Located in Glendale, CA

Monumental Poul Henningsen PH Louvre suspension lamp for Louis Poulsen. The PH Louvre pendant light

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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and...

Materials

Chrome, Aluminum

Mid-Century German Space Age Aluminum and Glass Pendant Lamp from Doria, 1960s
Mid-Century German Space Age Aluminum and Glass Pendant Lamp from Doria, 1960s

Mid-Century German Space Age Aluminum and Glass Pendant Lamp from Doria, 1960s

Located in Hamburg, DE

Rare mid-century louvre pendant light from Doria. The lamp has a classic dome shape. The centre

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20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Louvre Light S1 Pendant Anondised Black by Established & Sons
Louvre Light S1 Pendant Anondised Black by Established & Sons

Louvre Light S1 Pendant Anondised Black by Established & Sons

$5,220 / item

H 8.51 in W 8.3 in D 37.41 in

Louvre Light S1 Pendant Anondised Black by Established & Sons

By Established & Sons

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Klauser & Carpenter’s surprisingly understated Louvre design uses layers of pressed aluminium to

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21st Century and Contemporary British Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Aluminum

1980s Poul Henningsen for Louis Poulsen PH Louvre / Kugle Pendant Lamp in White
1980s Poul Henningsen for Louis Poulsen PH Louvre / Kugle Pendant Lamp in White

1980s Poul Henningsen for Louis Poulsen PH Louvre / Kugle Pendant Lamp in White

By Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This is a PH ‘Louvre' Ceiling Pendant, initially designed by Poul Henningsen for Louis Poulsen in

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Vintage 1980s Danish Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Aluminum, Chrome

PH Louvre Chandelier by Louis Poulsen.
PH Louvre Chandelier by Louis Poulsen.

PH Louvre Chandelier by Louis Poulsen.

$11,649 / item

H 23.63 in W 25.6 in D 23.63 in

PH Louvre Chandelier by Louis Poulsen.

By Louis Poulsen

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

PH Louvre chandelier by Louis Poulsen PH Louvre chandelier by Louis Poulsen. Designer Poul

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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Aluminum

PH Louvre by Poul Henningsen Louis Poulsen
PH Louvre by Poul Henningsen Louis Poulsen

PH Louvre by Poul Henningsen Louis Poulsen

By Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen

Located in Berlin, BE

The PH Louvre in its first generation is an iconic 20th-century design classic. Designed by Poul

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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Aluminum

Louvre Chandelier by Bourgeois Boheme Atelier
Louvre Chandelier by Bourgeois Boheme Atelier

Louvre Chandelier by Bourgeois Boheme Atelier

By Bourgeois Boheme Atelier

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This geometric cubic chandelier is a blend of three cubes which are intertwined. The black patina plaster of Paris gives an organic fell to this creation. The chandelier has six can...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Plaster

Louvre Chandelier by Bourgeois Boheme Atelier
Louvre Chandelier by Bourgeois Boheme Atelier

Louvre Chandelier by Bourgeois Boheme Atelier

By Bourgeois Boheme Atelier

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This geometric cubic chandelier is a blend of three cubes which are intertwined. The black patina plaster of Paris gives an organic fell to this creation. The chandelier has six can...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Plaster

Ph Louvre by Poul Henningsen ceiling light
Ph Louvre by Poul Henningsen ceiling light

Ph Louvre by Poul Henningsen ceiling light

$5,530 / item

H 25.6 in Dm 23.63 in

Ph Louvre by Poul Henningsen ceiling light

By Poul Henningsen

Located in Brussels, BE

Iconic "PH Louvre" ceiling light designed by Poul Henningsen and produced by Louis Poulsen in

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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Aluminum

Established & Sons Louvre Light by Klauser & Carpenter
Established & Sons Louvre Light by Klauser & Carpenter

Established & Sons Louvre Light by Klauser & Carpenter

By Established & Sons, Klauser and Carpenter

Located in London, GB

Referencing window blinds and ‘muscle cars’, Klauser & Carpenter’s surprisingly understated Louvre

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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Aluminum

Large 1957 White Louvre Poul Henningsen Chandelier
Large 1957 White Louvre Poul Henningsen Chandelier

Large 1957 White Louvre Poul Henningsen Chandelier

Located in Peekskill, NY

This is a beautiful example of an iconic pendant light. As all of the Poul Henningsen lamps, the

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Mid-20th Century Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Steel

Two porcelain biscuit figurines of The Child Reading and The Child Drawing
Two porcelain biscuit figurines of The Child Reading and The Child Drawing

Two porcelain biscuit figurines of The Child Reading and The Child Drawing

Located in Paris, FR

then, originals by Charles-Gabriel Sauvage dit Lemire have been discovered in the Louvre collections

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Antique Early 1900s French Figurative Sculptures

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Porcelain

The Gigantas Pendant
The Gigantas Pendant

The Gigantas Pendant

Located in London, GB

, Louvre, exhibit no OA 2945, the Nereid and Child Pendant, British Museum, exhibit no WB155 and the

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Antique 16th Century German Renaissance Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Natural Pearl, Ruby, Yellow Gold, Gold, 14k Gold, 22k Gold, Enamel

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Louis Poulsen PH Louvre Pendant in White by Poul Henningsen

Louis Poulsen PH Louvre Pendant in White by Poul Henningsen

By Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen

Located in New York, NY

The fixture provides 100% glare-free light. The geometrical, spherical design is based on the principle of illuminating all surfaces at the same angle. This ensures uniform light aro...

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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Aluminum, Brass

Louvre Lamp by Poul Henningsen
Louvre Lamp by Poul Henningsen

Louvre Lamp by Poul Henningsen

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H 27.56 in Dm 23.63 in

Louvre Lamp by Poul Henningsen

By Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen

Located in Brussels, BE

Large and yet delicate suspension lamp designed in Denmark by Poul Henningsen for Louis Poulsen. A true Mid-Century Modern Classic. Features Henningsen's approach to light which conc...

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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Steel

Danish Louvre Lamp Designet by Poul Henningsen
Danish Louvre Lamp Designet by Poul Henningsen

Danish Louvre Lamp Designet by Poul Henningsen

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H 25.6 in W 23.63 in D 23.63 in

Danish Louvre Lamp Designet by Poul Henningsen

By Poul Henningsen

Located in Odense, Denmark

PH-Louvre ball lamp. Design: Poul Henningsen. Large beautiful ball PH lamp 'Louvre' with 13 white

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Vintage 1950s Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Louvre Lamp by Poul Henningsen for Louis Poulsen, 1950s
Louvre Lamp by Poul Henningsen for Louis Poulsen, 1950s

Louvre Lamp by Poul Henningsen for Louis Poulsen, 1950s

By Poul Henningsen

Located in Middelfart, Fyn

The 'Kugle' lamp also known as The Louvre lamp designed by Poul Henningsen for Louis Poulsen. White

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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

PH Louvre, Poul Henningsen, maker Louis Poulsen
PH Louvre, Poul Henningsen, maker Louis Poulsen

PH Louvre, Poul Henningsen, maker Louis Poulsen

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H 25.6 in Dm 23.63 in

PH Louvre, Poul Henningsen, maker Louis Poulsen

Located in Brussels, BE

Poul Henningsen, 1894-1967, pendant PH Louvre, white-lacquered metal. Diameter 60 cm, height 65

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Vintage 1950s Danish Flush Mount

"Louvre" Pendant by Poul Henningsen for Louis Poulsen
"Louvre" Pendant by Poul Henningsen for Louis Poulsen

"Louvre" Pendant by Poul Henningsen for Louis Poulsen

By Poul Henningsen

Located in Copenhagen, DK

"Louvre" Pendant by Poul Henningsen for Louis Poulsen. Lacquered metal. Very nice condition.

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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Poul Henningsen for Louis Poulsen, PH Louvre, Pendant Lamp
Poul Henningsen for Louis Poulsen, PH Louvre, Pendant Lamp

Poul Henningsen for Louis Poulsen, PH Louvre, Pendant Lamp

Located in København, Copenhagen

Poul Henningsen for Louis Poulsen, PH Louvre, pendant lamp. Frame with white-lacquered metal

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Mid-20th Century Danish Chandeliers and Pendants

Poul Henningsen Louvre Pendant by Louis Poulsen, Denmark
Poul Henningsen Louvre Pendant by Louis Poulsen, Denmark

Poul Henningsen Louvre Pendant by Louis Poulsen, Denmark

By Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen

Located in Utrecht, NL

The Louvre pendant was originally designed by Poul Henningsen in 1957 for the Adventist church at

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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Aluminum, Steel, Chrome

Ultra Rare Copper PH Louvre Pendant by Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen
Ultra Rare Copper PH Louvre Pendant by Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen

Ultra Rare Copper PH Louvre Pendant by Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen

By Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen

Located in Utrecht, NL

Very rare copper execution PH Louvre pendant (originally this pendant is white and not copper) from

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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Aluminum, Copper, Chrome

‘Louvre’ Pendant Designed by Poul Henningsen for Louis Poulsen, Denmark, 1957
‘Louvre’ Pendant Designed by Poul Henningsen for Louis Poulsen, Denmark, 1957

‘Louvre’ Pendant Designed by Poul Henningsen for Louis Poulsen, Denmark, 1957

By Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen

Located in Antwerp, BE

Stunning ‘Louvre’ pendant designed by Poul Henningsen for Louis Poulsen, Denmark 1957. Originally

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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal, Chrome

‘Louvre’ Pendant Designed by Poul Henningsen for Louis Poulsen, Denmark, 1957
‘Louvre’ Pendant Designed by Poul Henningsen for Louis Poulsen, Denmark, 1957

‘Louvre’ Pendant Designed by Poul Henningsen for Louis Poulsen, Denmark, 1957

By Louis Poulsen, Poul Henningsen

Located in Antwerp, BE

Stunning ‘Louvre’ pendant designed by Poul Henningsen for Louis Poulsen, Denmark, 1957. Originally

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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Aluminum

"Louvre" Pendant Designed in Denmark by Poul Henningsen for Louis Poulsen, 1960s
"Louvre" Pendant Designed in Denmark by Poul Henningsen for Louis Poulsen, 1960s

"Louvre" Pendant Designed in Denmark by Poul Henningsen for Louis Poulsen, 1960s

By Louis Poulsen, Poul Henningsen

Located in Almelo, NL

Impressive "Louvre" pendant made of steel and aluminum. Designed in 1957 for the Adventist Church

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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Aluminum

Set of Four "Louvre" Pendants Designed by Poul Henningsen for Louis Poulsen
Set of Four "Louvre" Pendants Designed by Poul Henningsen for Louis Poulsen

Set of Four "Louvre" Pendants Designed by Poul Henningsen for Louis Poulsen

By Louis Poulsen, Poul Henningsen

Located in Almelo, NL

Impressive set of four "Louvre" pendants made of steel and aluminum. Designed in 1957 for the

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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Aluminum

PH Louvre Pendant by Poul Henningsen
PH Louvre Pendant by Poul Henningsen

PH Louvre Pendant by Poul Henningsen

Located in Long Island City, NY

Poul Henningsen, 1894-1967, pendant, PH Louvre. Lighting socket modified for modern incandescent

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Vintage 1960s Danish Chandeliers and Pendants

Louvre Pendant by Poul Henningsen for Louis Poulsen
Louvre Pendant by Poul Henningsen for Louis Poulsen

Louvre Pendant by Poul Henningsen for Louis Poulsen

By Louis Poulsen, Poul Henningsen

Located in Dronten, NL

Very good vintage condition. Competitive worldwide shipping available. Please ask for our in-house crating and shipping services.

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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Aluminum, Chrome

PH Louvre by Poul Henningsen for Louis Poulsen Denmark 1960s
PH Louvre by Poul Henningsen for Louis Poulsen Denmark 1960s

PH Louvre by Poul Henningsen for Louis Poulsen Denmark 1960s

By Louis Poulsen, Poul Henningsen

Located in Saint Ouen, FR

Iconic PH Louvre pendant created by Poul Henningsen in late 50s for Louis Poulsen Denmark. This

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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Poul Henningsen Pendant, Model "Louvre/Kuglen"
Poul Henningsen Pendant, Model "Louvre/Kuglen"

Poul Henningsen Pendant, Model "Louvre/Kuglen"

By Poul Henningsen

Located in Esbjerg, DK

Poul Henningsen pendant with 13 shades of white lacquered aluminium.Poul Henningsen pendant with 13

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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Aluminum

Poul Henningsen PH Louvre Louis Poulsen Pendant Lightning
Poul Henningsen PH Louvre Louis Poulsen Pendant Lightning

Poul Henningsen PH Louvre Louis Poulsen Pendant Lightning

By Louis Poulsen, Poul Henningsen

Located in Berlin, DE

Original Louis Poulsen Louvre Lightning. Wonderful minimalistic pendant lamp. New white 2.5 m

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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Chrome

Poul Henningsen PH Louvre Louis Poulsen Pendant Lightning
Poul Henningsen PH Louvre Louis Poulsen Pendant Lightning

Poul Henningsen PH Louvre Louis Poulsen Pendant Lightning

By Louis Poulsen, Poul Henningsen

Located in Berlin, DE

Original Louis Poulsen Louvre lightning. Wonderful minimalistic pendant lamp. New white 2.5 m

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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Chrome

Travertine Dining Table from Italy, 1960s
Travertine Dining Table from Italy, 1960s

Travertine Dining Table from Italy, 1960s

Located in Antwerp, BE

and a ‘PH Louvre’ pendant by Louis Poulsen. In the manner of Angelo Mangiarotti.

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Travertine

White Scandinavian Pendant Lamp PH Louvre by Poul Henningsen for Poulsen Denmark
White Scandinavian Pendant Lamp PH Louvre by Poul Henningsen for Poulsen Denmark

White Scandinavian Pendant Lamp PH Louvre by Poul Henningsen for Poulsen Denmark

By Louis Poulsen, Poul Henningsen

Located in Vienna, AT

The PH Louvre was designed by Poul Henningsen 1958 and produced by Louis Poulsen. This iconic

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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Louis Poulsen PH Louvre White Chandelier
Louis Poulsen PH Louvre White Chandelier

Louis Poulsen PH Louvre White Chandelier

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H 60 in W 60 in D 60 in

Louis Poulsen PH Louvre White Chandelier

By Louis Poulsen

Located in BE

Louis Poulsen PH Louvre white chandelier. Stunning "Louvre" chandelier. This chandelier was

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Vintage 1970s Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

PH Louvre pendent lamp by Louis Poulsen
PH Louvre pendent lamp by Louis Poulsen

PH Louvre pendent lamp by Louis Poulsen

Located in Dallas, TX

This is a recent production sold with original box and paperwork.

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Vintage 1950s Danish Chandeliers and Pendants

Danish Design Louis Poulsen Ph Louvre Hanging Lamp 1960s
Danish Design Louis Poulsen Ph Louvre Hanging Lamp 1960s

Danish Design Louis Poulsen Ph Louvre Hanging Lamp 1960s

By Louis Poulsen

Located in Oirlo, LI

Dit is een prachtige mega grote Snowball of Louvre zoals deze lamp ook wel wordt genoemd. Deze

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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Aluminum

Danish Design Louis Poulsen Ph Louvre Hanging Lamp 1960s
Danish Design Louis Poulsen Ph Louvre Hanging Lamp 1960s

Danish Design Louis Poulsen Ph Louvre Hanging Lamp 1960s

By Louis Poulsen

Located in Oirlo, LI

Dit is een prachtige mega grote Snowball of Louvre zoals deze lamp ook wel wordt genoemd. Deze

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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Aluminum

Pair White Chandelier PH Louvre Poul Henningsen Midcentury Design Snowball
Pair White Chandelier PH Louvre Poul Henningsen Midcentury Design Snowball

Pair White Chandelier PH Louvre Poul Henningsen Midcentury Design Snowball

By Poul Henningsen

Located in Palermo, Sicily

Pair white chandelier PH Louvre Poul Henningsen midcentury design snowball. One of the ceiling

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Vintage 1960s European Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Aluminum

"PH Louvre" ceiling lamp designed by Poul Henningsen, by Louis Poulsen Denmark
"PH Louvre" ceiling lamp designed by Poul Henningsen, by Louis Poulsen Denmark

"PH Louvre" ceiling lamp designed by Poul Henningsen, by Louis Poulsen Denmark

By Fritz Hansen, Poul Henningsen

Located in Hägersten, SE

"PH Louvre" ceiling lamp designed by Poul Henningsen. Produced by Louis Poulsen in Denmark. This

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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Aluminum, Chrome

Fabulous Glass Sphere Pendant Fixture with Louvred Shade
Fabulous Glass Sphere Pendant Fixture with Louvred Shade

Fabulous Glass Sphere Pendant Fixture with Louvred Shade

Located in New York, NY

Nice example of Lightolier at its best. Large glass sphere pendant with an opening at the bottom

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20th Century American Table Lamps

Materials

Aluminum

Poul Henningsen Ph Louvre Pendant Light
Poul Henningsen Ph Louvre Pendant Light

Poul Henningsen Ph Louvre Pendant Light

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H 25.63 in Dm 23.63 in

Poul Henningsen Ph Louvre Pendant Light

By Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Stunning large-scale Poul Henningsen "PH Louvre" pendant lamp for Louis Poulsen in excellent

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20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Aluminum

PH Louvre Pendant Light by Poul Henningsen
PH Louvre Pendant Light by Poul Henningsen

PH Louvre Pendant Light by Poul Henningsen

By Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Stunning large scale Poul Henningsen "PH Louvre" pendant lamp for Louis Poulsen in wonderful

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20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Aluminum

Poul Henningsen PH Louvre Pendant by Louis Poulsen
Poul Henningsen PH Louvre Pendant by Louis Poulsen

Poul Henningsen PH Louvre Pendant by Louis Poulsen

By Poul Henningsen

Located in Utrecht, NL

The Louvre pendant was originally designed by Poul Henningsen in 1957 for the Adventist church at

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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Aluminum, Steel, Chrome

Louvre Pendant Lamp by Poul Henningsen for Louis Poulsen
Louvre Pendant Lamp by Poul Henningsen for Louis Poulsen

Louvre Pendant Lamp by Poul Henningsen for Louis Poulsen

By Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen

Located in Vienna, AT

Impressive "Louvre" pendant made of steel and aluminum. Designed in 1957 for the Adventist Church

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Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

Louis Poulsen "Ph Louvre" Pendant by Poul Henningsen
Louis Poulsen "Ph Louvre" Pendant by Poul Henningsen

Louis Poulsen "Ph Louvre" Pendant by Poul Henningsen

By Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Poul Henningsen for Louis Poulsen 'Louvre' pendant, metal, Denmark, 1957. Superb creation by

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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Louis Poulsen "Ph Louvre" Pendant by Poul Henningsen
Louis Poulsen "Ph Louvre" Pendant by Poul Henningsen

Louis Poulsen "Ph Louvre" Pendant by Poul Henningsen

By Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen

Located in Waalwijk, NL

'Louvre' pendant, in metal by Poul Henningsen for Louis Poulsen, Denmark, 1957. Superb creation

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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Louis Poulsen Louvre Pendant for Poul Henningsen
Louis Poulsen Louvre Pendant for Poul Henningsen

Louis Poulsen Louvre Pendant for Poul Henningsen

By Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen

Located in Water Mill, NY

P.H. louvre lamp manufactured by Louis Poulsen is a glare free light. It is described as "a

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Vintage 1960s Danish Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Aluminum

Poul Henningsen "Louvre" Pendant Lamp by Louis Poulsen
Poul Henningsen "Louvre" Pendant Lamp by Louis Poulsen

Poul Henningsen "Louvre" Pendant Lamp by Louis Poulsen

By Poul Henningsen

Located in Dronten, NL

Large pendant by Poul Henningsen for Louis Poulsen, Denmark, 1957. The matte white lacquered

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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Aluminum

Larger Poul Henningsen for Louis Poulsen Brushed Aluminum & Coral Louvre Pendant
Larger Poul Henningsen for Louis Poulsen Brushed Aluminum & Coral Louvre Pendant

Larger Poul Henningsen for Louis Poulsen Brushed Aluminum & Coral Louvre Pendant

By Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen

Located in Bainbridge, NY

Larger Poul Henningsen for Louis Poulsen PH Louvre Brushed Aluminum Hanging Lamp. Featuring an oval

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20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Aluminum

Louvre hanging lamp by Poul Henningsen for Louis Poulsen, 1960s
Louvre hanging lamp by Poul Henningsen for Louis Poulsen, 1960s

Louvre hanging lamp by Poul Henningsen for Louis Poulsen, 1960s

By Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen

Located in Greding, DE

The spherical hanging lamp "PH Louvre" consists of a matt powder-coated metal and a polished

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Poul Henningsen Louvre Pendant
Poul Henningsen Louvre Pendant

Poul Henningsen Louvre Pendant

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H 23.63 in Dm 25.6 in

Poul Henningsen Louvre Pendant

By Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen

Located in Copenhagen, DK

Poul Henningsen Louvre pendant. Nice, clean and ready to hang. Produced by Louis Poulsen in

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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Blue "Louvre" pendant by Poul Henningsen
Blue "Louvre" pendant by Poul Henningsen

Blue "Louvre" pendant by Poul Henningsen

By Poul Henningsen

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An original “Louvre” pendant Light with blue and White enameled rings by Poul Henningsen.

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Pair of Louvre Pendants for Poul Henningsen
Pair of Louvre Pendants for Poul Henningsen

Pair of Louvre Pendants for Poul Henningsen

By Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen

Located in Copenhagen, DK

Pair of Louvre pendants for Poul Henningsen made by Louis Poulsen, Denmark Fine matching

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Poul Henningson Louis Poulsen "Louvre" Pendant, circa 1957
Poul Henningson Louis Poulsen "Louvre" Pendant, circa 1957

Poul Henningson Louis Poulsen "Louvre" Pendant, circa 1957

By Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen

Located in New York, NY

Poul Henningson Louis Poulsen "Louvre" Pendant, circa 1957

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Poul Henningsen "Le Louvre" Pendant
Poul Henningsen "Le Louvre" Pendant

Poul Henningsen "Le Louvre" Pendant

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Poul Henningsen "Le Louvre" Pendant

By Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen

Located in Antwerp, BE

Beautiful pendant light in copper designed by Poul Henningsen for Louis Poulsen model "Le Louvre

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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Copper

"Louvre" Pendant Lamp by Poul Henningsen
"Louvre" Pendant Lamp by Poul Henningsen

"Louvre" Pendant Lamp by Poul Henningsen

By Poul Henningsen

Located in Cathedral City, CA

1960s "Louvre" lamp designed by Poul Henningsen for Louis Poulsen. White aluminum shades, chrome

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Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Louis Poulsen "Louvre" Pendant for Poul Henningsen
Louis Poulsen "Louvre" Pendant for Poul Henningsen

Louis Poulsen "Louvre" Pendant for Poul Henningsen

By Poul Henningsen

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

It is a stunning light designed by Poul Henningsen in 1957 for the Adventist Church in Skodsborg, Denmark. Clever stuff too - the PH Ball is a glare-free light, with all 13 colors (m...

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Large Commercial Poul Henningsen Louvre Pendant, circa 1960
Large Commercial Poul Henningsen Louvre Pendant, circa 1960

Large Commercial Poul Henningsen Louvre Pendant, circa 1960

Located in Portland, OR

, commercial pendant is an exaggerated edition of Henningsen's original, iconic PH5 light. The path from the

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Louvre Pendant Lamp by Poul Henningsen for Louis Poulsen
Louvre Pendant Lamp by Poul Henningsen for Louis Poulsen

Louvre Pendant Lamp by Poul Henningsen for Louis Poulsen

By Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen

Located in Porto, PT

Ceiling lamp Louvre model in white lacquered aluminium.

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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Aluminum

Poul Henningsen "PH Louvre" Pendant Lamp for Louis Poulsen, 1960s
Poul Henningsen "PH Louvre" Pendant Lamp for Louis Poulsen, 1960s

Poul Henningsen "PH Louvre" Pendant Lamp for Louis Poulsen, 1960s

By Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen

Located in Berlin, DE

Poul Henningsen’s PH Louvre is one of the most impressive lamps in the history of Scandinavian Mid

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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Aluminum, Chrome

PH Louvre Pendant Lamp by Poul Henningsen for Louis Poulsen
PH Louvre Pendant Lamp by Poul Henningsen for Louis Poulsen

PH Louvre Pendant Lamp by Poul Henningsen for Louis Poulsen

By Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen

Located in Dorchester, MA

Poul Henningsen designed this pendant lamp for Louis Poulsen in 1957. The white lacquered metal

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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Louvre Lamp by Poul Henningsen
Louvre Lamp by Poul Henningsen

Louvre Lamp by Poul Henningsen

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H 25.6 in Dm 23.63 in

Louvre Lamp by Poul Henningsen

By Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen

Located in Barcelona, ES

Louvre pendant lamp designed by Poul Henningsen for Louis Poulsen in 1957. Denmark. Old edition.

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Vintage 1950s Danish Chandeliers and Pendants

PH Louvre Lamp
PH Louvre Lamp

PH Louvre Lamp

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PH Louvre Lamp

By Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen

Located in Madrid, ES

A 1960s Louvre lamp designed by Poul Henningsen for Louis Poulsen. White enameled aluminum shades

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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Poul Henningsen Louvre Lamp

Poul Henningsen Louvre Lamp

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Ceiling lamp Louvre model in white lacquered aluminium.

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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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poul henningsen 'louvre' lamp
poul henningsen 'louvre' lamp

poul henningsen 'louvre' lamp

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H 24 in Dm 24 in

poul henningsen 'louvre' lamp

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ph suspension 'louvre' ceiling light first designed by poul henningsen in 1957 for the adventist

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Poul Henningsen, Louvre Lamp
Poul Henningsen, Louvre Lamp

Poul Henningsen, Louvre Lamp

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Poul Henningsen, Louvre Lamp

By Poul Henningsen

Located in Berlin, DE

Early 'Louvre Hanging Lamp' designed by Poul Henningsen for Louis Poulsen, circa 1960s, Denmark

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PH Louvre, Poul Henningsen
PH Louvre, Poul Henningsen

PH Louvre, Poul Henningsen

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PH Louvre, Poul Henningsen

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Located in Berlin, DE

An early 1960's 'Louvre Hanging Lamp' designed by Poul Henningsen for Louis Poulson, Denmark. The

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PH Louvre Hanging Light
PH Louvre Hanging Light

PH Louvre Hanging Light

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H 25.6 in Dm 25.6 in

PH Louvre Hanging Light

By Poul Henningsen

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Enameled aluminium reflectors with chromed-plated brass frame. Ed. Louis Poulsen.

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Louvre Lamp by Poul Henningsen

Louvre Lamp by Poul Henningsen

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Louvre Lamp by Poul Henningsen

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Thirteen white enamel painted metal rings attached to four chrome "legs"; can take up to 300 watts. Made by Louis Poulsen.

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Louvre Pendant For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the louvre pendant you’re looking for. Frequently made of metal, aluminum and chrome, every louvre pendant was constructed with great care. Find 36 options for an antique or vintage louvre pendant now, or shop our selection of 5 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Your living room may not be complete without a louvre pendant — find older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. A louvre pendant is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Scandinavian Modern, Mid-Century Modern and Modern styles are sought with frequency. Many designers have produced at least one well-made louvre pendant over the years, but those crafted by Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen and Bourgeois Boheme Atelier are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Louvre Pendant?

Prices for a louvre pendant can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $2,000 and can go as high as $17,010, while the average can fetch as much as $3,800.

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 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.