$4,472
H 47.64 in Dm 21.66 in
A RADICAL MINIMAL POST-MODERN Ceiling Light by VERRE LUMIERE, France 1980
By Verre Lumière
Located in PARIS, FR
A very large, elegant and minimal suspension, chandelier, Post-Modernist, Bauhaus, Constructivist
Metal
6-arm chandelier by R. Lunel, circa 1950
By R. Lunel, Royal Lumière
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Chandelier with 6 asymmetrically arranged light arms, consisting of a circular base to which 6
Brass
Suspension type menphis verre lumiere
Located in BAUD, FR
légèrement granité structures géométriques imbriquées en métal laqué rouge et bleu lumière halogène au centre
Metal
Foscarini Lumiere XXL Ceiling Light by Rodolfo Dordoni
By Rodolfo Dordoni
Located in Boston, MA
The XXL ceiling lamp stands out for the dynamic oblique cut of the blown glass diffuser: strikingly simple and unprecedented geometric shapes made with the craftsmanship skill of mas...
Metal, Aluminum
$2,118
H 19.69 in W 6.7 in D 6.3 in
Gio Ponti Style, Brass Multi Cylinder Lamp, Lumière Bologna in Italy
Located in Roma, IT
The Italian brass ceiling lamp, labeled by Lumière Bologna in Italy, was produced in the 1950s
Brass
$488Sale Price|20% Off
H 22.05 in Dm 5.91 in
Slide Design Cordiale Lumière 3000K LED Ceiling Lamp in Light Vanilla
By Roberto Paoli, Slide
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Cordiale Lumière reminds of a balance among functional, technical and aesthetics aspects. The line
Brass
$488Sale Price|20% Off
H 22.05 in Dm 5.91 in
Slide Design Cordiale Lumière 4000K LED Ceiling Lamp in Light Vanilla
By Roberto Paoli, Slide
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Cordiale Lumière reminds of a balance among functional, technical and aesthetics aspects. The line
Brass
Fabergé Délices D’Été Lumière Chandelier Earrings, US Clients
By Fabergé
Located in London, GB
technical perfection of Fabergé’s original captivating works of genius. Délices D’Été Lumière Chandelier
Sapphire, White Gold
Unavailable
H 21.66 in W 78.75 in D 29.53 in
Chandelier/Ceiling Light by Kinkeldey Studio for Verre Lumiere, 1970
By Kinkeldey, Verre Lumière
Located in Köln, NRW
Chandelier/ceiling light Kinkeldey Studio for Verre Lumière 1970s Chrome-plated brass, 10 x
Brass, Chrome
Unavailable
H 15.75 in W 39.38 in D 39.38 in
Chandelier/Ceiling Light Kinkeldey Studio Produced by Verre Lumiere, 1970
By Kinkeldey, Verre Lumière
Located in Köln, NRW
Chandelier/Ceiling Light by Kinkeldey Studio produced by Atelier Verre Lumiere. France, 1970
Brass, Chrome
Unavailable
H 17.72 in W 84.26 in D 55.91 in
Chandelier/Ceiling Light Kinkeldey Studio produced by Verre Lumiere 1970
By Kinkeldey, Verre Lumière
Located in Köln, NRW
Chandelier/Ceiling Light by Kinkeldey Studio produced by Atelier Verre Lumiere. France, 1970
Brass, Chrome
Unavailable
H 21.66 in W 35.44 in D 35.44 in
Chandelier/Ceiling Light Kinkeldey Studio produced by Verre Lumiere 1970
By Kinkeldey, Verre Lumière
Located in Köln, NRW
Chandelier/Ceiling Light by Kinkeldey Studio produced by Atelier Verre Lumiere. France, 1970
Brass, Chrome
Lumière Suspension Lamp in Casted Brass
By Boca Do Lobo
Located in New York, NY
The mystic of late 19th century boulevards is brought home by the masterpiece Lumière suspension
Brass
Unavailable
H 23.63 in W 15.75 in D 15.75 in
Lustre en verre de Murano blanc laiteux et rose à quatre bras de lumière
Located in ROYÈRE-DE-VASSIVIÈRE, FR
Lustre en verre de Murano blanc laiteux et rose à quatre bras de lumière bras en verre torsadé et
Glass
Unavailable
H 89.38 in Dm 44.1 in
Lumiere 11 Rings Ceiling Lamp in Oxidised Brass and Opal Perspex by Dimoremilano
By DIMORESTUDIO
Located in Milan, IT
Ceiling lamp with oxidised brass and 11 painted brass rings. Support tubes in oxidised brass. Light diffusor in opal perspex. Dimoremilano collection.
Brass
Eight-Light Lumière Chandelier by Jean De Merry Design
By Jean de Merry
Located in Pasadena, TX
Jean De Merry Eight-light Lumière chandelier by Jean De Merry Design Lumière chandelier
Wrought Iron
Lumière Italian Flush Mount Chandelier
By Forcarini Lumiere
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1960s large Italian flush mount chandelier by Lumière in brass, copper, and painted aluminum. (8
Aluminum, Brass, Copper
Sold
H 33.47 in Dm 11.82 in
Pair of 1960s 'Lumiere' Pendant' Hanging Lantern Copper & Smoked Glass Lights
By Royal Lumière
Located in London, England
A stunning pair of 1960s French 'Lumiere' pendant lights formed in the shape of lanterns. Made from
Aluminum, Copper
Sold
H 30.71 in Dm 23.63 in
Sabine Charoy Ceiling Light Model 20575 Verre Lumière Chrome Lacquer Minimalist
By Sabine Charoy, Verre Lumière
Located in Munster, NRW
Sabine Charoy, ceiling light model 20575 for Verre Lumière. C.1980 Elegant minimalist ceiling
Aluminum, Chrome
Kinkeldey Studio Large Chandelier, 1970
By Verre Lumière, Kinkeldey
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Kinkeldey Studio Structure 56490, 1970 Chromed brass Verre et lumière.
Chrome
5-light chandelier Maison Lunel circa 1950
By Maison Lunel, Royal Lumière
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
5-light chandelier, consisting of a circular base in gunmetal patina brass, to which 5 brass light
Brass
3-arm chandelier, Maison Lunel circa 1950
By Maison Lunel, Royal Lumière
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Chandelier with 3 brass light arms and gunmetal patina brass. Composed of a central conical base
Brass
1950s Chandelier with Eight-Lamp Shades by Maison Lunela
By Maison Lunel, Royal Lumière
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
1950s brass and black lacquered metal chandelier. Composed of two black lacquered metal and
1950s Circular Five-Lighted Arms Chandelier by Maison Lunel
By Maison Lunel, Royal Lumière
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Circular brass chandelier and gunmetal in patinated brass, composed of a circular base in brass
Brass
Pair of 1950s Circular Five Lighted Arms Chandelier by Maison Lunel
By Maison Lunel, Royal Lumière
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of circular chandelier in brass and gun barrel patinated brass, composed of circular brass
Brass
Sold
H 21.66 in W 49.61 in D 31.5 in
Asymmetrical chandelier with six lighted arms by Maison Lunel, circa 1950
By Maison Lunel, Royal Lumière
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Chandelier in brass and black lacquered metal, composed of a circular base in patinated brass
Brass
Sold
H 28.35 in W 10.63 in D 8.27 in
Pendant light design Maison Lunel for Royal Lumiere dating from the 1950s
By Maison Lunel
Located in LE CANNET, FR
Pendant light by Lunel for Royal Lumiere dating from the 1950s, in brass and opaline brass. Luxury
Brass
Sold
H 35.44 in W 27.56 in L 35.44 in
Zygote Ether Organic Wall Lamps for Saint Germain Lumiere, France, 1980s
Located in London, GB
This pair of wall lights by French design studio Zygote have an ethereal and airy feel to them. Pringle shaped sails held aloft by metal and rubber stoppers, the simple mechanism aff...
Fabric
Sold
H 24.81 in Dm 19.69 in
A POST-MODERN Table LAMP by JEAN-PIERRE VITRAC, VERRE LUMIERE, France 1990
By Jean-Pierre Vitrac
Located in PARIS, FR
light of 4 separated bulbs, by Jean-Pierre Vitrac, produced by Verre Lumière, France 1980
Metal
Cesar Putzeys Ceiling Lamp from 1969
By Max Ingrand, Verre Lumière, Cesar Putzeys
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Suspended ceiling lamp, from 1969 designed by Cesar Putzeys for Verre et Lumiere . Anodized
Aluminum
1950s Five-Lighted Arms Chandelier by Maison Lunel
By Royal Lumière, Maison Lunel
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Circular chandelier in brass and lacquered metal, composed of a cylindrical chest in black
Brass
Brass and teak wood 6-arm chandelier Maison Lunel circa 1960
By Royal Lumière, Maison Lunel
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
6-arm brass chandelier with solid brass and teak wood base. This chandelier has been restored, new
Brass
1950s Circular Six Lighted Arms Chandelier by Maison Lunel
By Royal Lumière, Maison Lunel
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Circular chandelier in brass and gun barrel in patinated brass, composed of a circular plinth in
Brass
1950s Brass Chandelier with Six Lighted Arms by Maison Lunel
By Royal Lumière, Maison Lunel
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Chandelier brass and rifle barrel patinated metal, consisting of six golden brass arms supporting
Brass
Pair of 4 Arms Chandeliers in Assymethy from Maison Lunel, circa 1950
By Royal Lumière, Maison Lunel
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of brass chandeliers and gun barrel in patinated metal, composed of four arms in black
Brass
Sold
H 25 in Dm 28 in
Pair 20-Light Sputnik Mid-century Style Chandeliers by Jean De Merry for Lumiere
By Jean de Merry
Located in San Francisco, CA
each 20-light Lumiere Sputnik style chandelier designed by Jean De Merry with nickel-plated spikes
Nickel
Eight-Light Lumière Chandelier by Jean De Merry Design
By Jean de Merry
Located in San Francisco, CA
Design Plus Gallery has a eight-light lumière chandelier designed by Jean De Merry. This fixture
Metal
SALMON PINK FRENCH DECO PETITE LUMIERE
Located in Miami, Miami Design District, FL
DESIGN WITH PERFECT HARMONY
ORIGINAL TASSLE AND SILK HANGING ROPE
Glass, Silk
Jean de Merry "Lumiere" chandelier
By Jean de Merry
Located in Berkey, OH
design project and then added options for sizes, shapes, and finishes. This 30" Lumiere chandelier has
Metal, Nickel
$16,713 / 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
$1,726 / item
H 15.75 in Dm 43.31 in
Contemporary Art Deco Mint green and Red powder coated Carousel 5 arms pendant
By Mambo Unlimited Ideas
Located in Lisbon, PT
Carousel suspension lamp has a delicate balance of form and function that produces a quiet, modern light ambiance for all to savour, with its Contemporary Art Deco lines. The struct...
Metal
$13,535 / item
H 49.22 in Dm 70.87 in
Brass and Parchment Paper Chandelier by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires
By Diego Mardegan
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Impressive chandelier made of white enameled brass arms holding six beautiful parchment paper shades, which can be adjusted thanks to the handle of each socket. Signed by the arti...
Brass
$1,650 / item
H 118.12 in W 37.8 in D 37.8 in
Douglas Mont 'In The Air' 6 Chandelier by DCW Editions Paris
By Douglas Mont
Located in Tilburg, NL
Douglas Mont 'In The Air' 6 Chandelier by DCW Editions Paris, France. New, current production. A chandelier from space With its UFO-like lights, the chandelier In the Air created b...
Metal
Ceiling light by Diego Mardegan for Galerie Glustin
By Diego Mardegan
Located in Saint-Ouen (PARIS), FR
Superb ceiling light in brass and lacquered metal. Each part is orientable. Numbered and signed piece by Diego Mardegan. Italy, 2025.
Brass
Chandeliers — simple in form, inspired by candelabras and originally made of wood or iron — first made an appearance in early churches. For those wealthy enough to afford them for their homes in the medieval period, a chandelier's suspended lights likely exuded imminent danger, as lit candles served as the light source for fixtures of the era. Things have thankfully changed since then, and antique chandeliers and pendant lights are popular in many interiors today.
While gas lighting during the late 18th century represented an upgrade for chandeliers — and gas lamps would long inspire Danish architect and pioneering modernist lighting designer Poul Henningsen — it would eventually be replaced with the familiar electric lighting of today.
The key difference between a pendant light and a chandelier is that a pendant incorporates only a single bulb into its design. Don’t mistake this for simplicity, however. An Art Deco–styled homage to Sputnik from Murano glass artisans Giovanni Dalla Fina, with handcrafted decorative elements supported by a chrome frame, is just one stunning example of the elaborate engineering that can be incorporated into every component of a chandelier. (Note: there is more than one lighting fixture that shares its name with the iconic mid-century-era satellite — see Gino Sarfatti’s design too.)
Chandeliers have evolved over time, but their classic elegance has remained unchanged.
Not only will the right chandelier prove impressive in a given room, but it can also offer a certain sense of practicality. These fixtures can easily illuminate an entire space, while their elevated position prevents them from creating glare or straining one’s eyes.
Certain materials, like glass, can complement naturally lit settings without stealing the show. Brass, on the other hand, can introduce an alluring, warm glow. While LEDs have earned a bad reputation for their perceived harsh bluish lights and a loss of brightness over their life span, the right design choices can help harness their lighting potential and create the perfect mood. A careful approach to lighting can transform your room into a peaceful and cozy nook, ideal for napping, reading or working.
For midsize spaces, a wall light or sconce can pull the room together and get the lighting job done. Perforated steel rings underneath five bands of handspun aluminum support a rich diffusion of light within Alvar Aalto's Beehive pendant light, but if you’re looking to brighten a more modest room, perhaps a minimalist solution is what you’re after. The mid-century modern furniture designer Charlotte Perriand devised her CP-1 wall lamps in the 1960s, in which a repositioning of sheet-metal plates can redirect light as needed.
The versatility and variability of these lighting staples mean that, when it comes to finding something like the perfect chandelier, you’ll never be left hanging. From the natural world-inspired designs of the Art Nouveau era to the classic beauty of Paul Ferrante's fixtures, there is a style for every room.
With designs for pendant lights and chandeliers across eras, colors and materials, you’ll never run out of options to explore on 1stDibs — shop a collection today that includes antique Art Deco chandeliers, Stilnovo chandeliers, Baccarat chandeliers and more.
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