1950 French Pendant Lights by Mathieu Mategot for Holophane
By Mathieu Matégot, Holophane
Located in Surrey, BC
A very nice set of four MCM lights designed by Mathieu Mategot for Holophane. Found in a cafe in
Metal, Brass
French Pendant Light Attributed to Mathieu Matégot for Holophane
By Holophane, Mathieu Matégot
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid-Century pendant attributed by French designer Mathieu Mategot designed in the late 1940 or
Steel
$1,760
H 23.63 in Dm 13.78 in
Set of 2 Mathieu Matégot for Holophane Ceiling Lamps in Metal and Glass, 1960's
By Mathieu Matégot, Holophane
Located in Uithoorn, NL
Set of 2 Mathieu Matégot for Holophane Ceiling Lamps in Metal and Glass, 1960's Unique set of two
Metal
Mathieu Matégot Perforated Midcentury Pendant Lamp, Holophane, France, 1950s
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in Vienna, AT
Mathieu Mategot for Holophane. Made of white painted, perforated metal. It has a beautiful hemispherical
Metal
$884 / item
H 24.41 in W 14.18 in D 14.18 in
French Midcentury Pendant Lights by Mathieu Matégot for Holophane
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in London, GB
A run of lighting by Mathieu Matégot for Holophane. The downturned hemispherical shade complete
Glass
$4,226 / item
H 23.63 in Dm 13.78 in
Set of 4 Mathieu Mategot for Holophane Ceiling Lamps in Metal and Glass, 1950's
By Holophane, Mathieu Matégot
Located in Uithoorn, NL
years by the Hungarian-French designer Mathieu Matégot for Holophane (France). This piece is a well
Metal
$2,975
H 33 in Dm 14 in
MidCentury White Enamel and Holophane Glass Diffuser Pendant by Mathieu Matégot
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in New York, NY
design aesthetic of the 1950s. Crafted in Holophane glass, and white enameled steel, this French-made
Aluminum, Steel
$645 / item
H 22.84 in Dm 13.78 in
1 of 12 Perforated Metal and Glass Pendants by Mathieu Matégot, France, 1950s
By Holophane, Mathieu Matégot
Located in Echt, NL
Industrial pendants in very good original condition. Designed by Mathieu Mategot in the 1950s
Metal
$1,232 / item
H 18.12 in Dm 14.18 in
24 Holophanes Suspensions, Opaline Glass, Metal Lacquer, circa 1950
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
24 holophanes suspensions, opaline glass, metal lacquer, circa 1950. Different lengths Mategot
Glass, Opaline Glass
Midcentury Mathieu Matégot Holophane Pendant
Located in Stockport, GB
This midcentury pendant was designed by Mathieu Mategot in 1950. The opaque glass shade was made by
Enamel
Pendant Light Attributed to Mathieu Mategot for Holophane, 1960s
By Holophane, Mathieu Matégot
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
French light attributed to Mathieu Mategot for Holophane Made of tempered glass and metal.
Metal
Suspension Holophane Industriel Mathieu Mategot Lamps
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in Antwerp, BE
Lamp by Mathieu Mategot (1910-2001), produced by Atelier Mategot in the fifties. 6 pieces
Pair of french pendant lights attributed to Mathieu Mategot
Located in SAINT-YRIEIX-SUR-CHARENTE, FR
beautiful lit as they are unlit! Some people attribute this work to Mathieu Matégot in collaboration with
Glass
French Pendant Holophane attributed to Mategot.
By Holophane, Mathieu Matégot
Located in JM Haarlem, NL
French pendant 'Holophane' attributed to Mathieu Matégot. Measurements: height 20.4 in. (52 cm
Metal
LUdown Cylinder Flush Mount
By Lumfardo Luminaires
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The LUdown cylinder flush mount fixture by Lumfardo Luminaires is part of our contemporary collection. Available In patinated unlacquerd brass or aged silver and steel with (1) E26 m...
Steel, Brass, Gold, Silver
Smoked Murano Glass Wall Sconces with Central Brass Plate
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Wall sconces made of a piece of curved and wavy Murano glass with a central brass plate. Two lights per sconce. Price per sconce
Brass
Handcrafted Farmhouse Fluted Porcelain Pendant With Trumpet Shape
By DBO Home
Located in Sharon, CT
Classic, elegant, with a perfectly imperfect touch. On their own they make a statement with their gentle flared bottoms and deep fluting. Hang in multiples for extra oomph. These cas...
Brass
$4,400Sale Price|20% Off
H 25 in W 25 in D 7 in
Single 'Lola' Sconce by Sergio Mazza and Guiliana Gramigna for Quatrifollio
By Quattrifolio, Sergio Mazza
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Single 'Lola' Sconce by Sergio Mazza and Guiliana Gramigna for Quatrifollio. Designed and manufactured in Italy, in 1974. Four large plastic petals make up this visually striking se...
Plastic
Large Bamboo Pair of Table Lamps with Brass Bases
Located in New York, NY
large bamboo pair of table lamps with brass bases. Beautiful and chic table lamps. Lovely brass bases and bamboo tops held by brass top.
Brass
$2,950 / item
H 11.82 in Dm 21.66 in
Mint Condition Florian Schulz Onos Polished Brass with Side Counterweight
By Florian Schulz
Located in Berlin, DE
This lamp is in perfect condition. The height is adjustable with the counter weight to any needs. To be on the safe side, the lamp should be checked locally by a specialist concer...
Brass
Panoplie Petite Iron Tripod Lamp
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Petite iron tripod lamp with slender legs and tapered feet. New wiring and new oyster linen shade. Multiple available, sold individually. Takes one E12 base bulb, up to 25 W or highe...
Iron
LU Swing Sconce
By Lumfardo Luminaires
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful brass LU swing sconce made by Lumfardo Luminaires in patinated brass. Wired with an E26 medium based socket. Light bulb provided as well as all mounting hardware. Priced in...
Brass
Organic Modern Floor Lamp Natural Wood Handmade Ivory Fluted Shade
By Isabel Moncada
Located in San Antonio, TX
PATA DE ELEFANTE (LARGE) floor lamp was designed for the Atomic collection by Mexican artist Isabel Moncada. Named Pata de Elefante –Elephant‘s Foot– for the prominent shape at its ...
Textile, Wood, Linen, Fiberglass
$2,230 / 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
Rewire Custom Shield Sconce
By Rewire
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rewire Custom Shield Sconce. Custom finishes available upon request. Each sconce requires two E12 60w max bulbs. Bulbs not included. Price and sold individually.
Brass
Rare Venini Reticello Pendant by Carlo Scarpa, 1940
By Carlo Scarpa
Located in Rome, IT
Amazing and rare pendant with a precious hand blown reticello Murano glass sphere designed by Carlo Scarpa, 1940. Excellent original condition. One E27 Light bulb 60 Watt.
Blown Glass
Rare Sconces by Stilnovo
By Stilnovo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare sconces by Stilnovo. Designed and manufactured in Italy, circa 1960. These sconces contain a flush brass wall mount that is connected to a circular horizontal holder that carrie...
Brass
Guillerme et Chambron Ceramic Wall Sconce
By Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Rare wall sconce by Guillerme et Chambron - France, 1940's. Blue ceramic sockets with signature oak frame and new single linen shade. Rewired.
Ceramic, Linen, Oak
Custom Made Belgian Linen Armchair
Located in Jesteburg, DE
Introducing the home collection. A small selection of timeless Flemish designs made by hand for us in a small third generation workshop in Belgium. Has been used by many influentia...
Linen
Hand Crafted Seraph Pendant Made in California
By Hilliard Lamps
Located in Arcata, CA
The Seraph pendant is a hanging piece of modern art with handcrafted details and LED technology. Rotates 360 degrees to provide illuminated style. The Seraph pendant can be customize...
Brass, Bronze
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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