Mckinney Hall
Antique 1840s American Prints
Paper
Vintage 1960s Finnish Chandeliers and Pendants
Copper
Vintage 1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Glass, Art Glass
Vintage 1960s Finnish Chandeliers and Pendants
Copper
Vintage 1960s Dutch Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Vintage 1970s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Metal
Vintage 1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Copper
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Copper
Vintage 1960s Dutch Space Age Table Lamps
Aluminum
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Copper
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Wrought Iron
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Metal
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Silk
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Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass
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Gold Leaf
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Copper
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Glass
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Copper
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Teak, Wood
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Aluminum, Cut Steel
Vintage 1970s Dutch Brutalist Table Lamps
Aluminum, Cut Steel
Vintage 1970s Dutch Brutalist Table Lamps
Aluminum, Steel
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Vintage 1960s Dutch Brutalist Chandeliers and Pendants
Copper
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Metal
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Brass
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Brass
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Metal
Vintage 1960s Dutch Chandeliers and Pendants
Vintage 1960s Dutch Chandeliers and Pendants
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Art Glass
Vintage 1960s Dutch Brutalist Chandeliers and Pendants
Copper
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Brass, Steel
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Metal
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Copper
Mid-20th Century Dutch Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Copper
Vintage 1960s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vases
Copper
Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vases
Glass
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Blown Glass
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Metal
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Metal
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Copper
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Copper
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Metal
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Glass
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Metal
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Metal
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Copper
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Copper
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Copper
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Copper
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Copper
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Copper
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Metal, Copper
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Copper
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Metal
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Metal
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Copper
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Copper
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Copper
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Copper
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Copper
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Copper
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Copper
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Copper
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Metal
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Glass
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Glass
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Glass
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Glass
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Glass
Mid-20th Century European Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Copper
Mid-20th Century European Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Copper
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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.