$595
H 16.63 in Dm 8.5 in
Gregory Van Pelt Cardboard Hanging Light Pendant Fixture Swag Lamp Vintage MCM
By Gregory Van Pelt
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Wonderful stacked cardboard pendant lamp, harder to find these days. Super fun piece from the Post
Paper
$1,046Sale Price|30% Off
H 9 in Dm 12 in
MCM White Dome Swag Pendant Hanging Light Fixture or Lamp Style of Lightolier
By Lightolier
Located in Topeka, KS
white enameled metal dome swag pendant hanging light fixture or lamp in the style of Lightolier. It has
Metal
1970's Hollywood Regency Gold Swag Pendant Lamp Gilt Hanging Light MCM
Located in Las Vegas, NV
the swag lamp. The 5 lights create a beautiful effect when lit. Grand in Filigree detail.The lamp is
Metal
MCM Gold Spun Fiberglass String Swag Pendant Hanging Light Fixture or Lamp
Located in Topeka, KS
Gorgeous Mid-20th Century Mid Century Modern gold spun fiberglass string swag or pendant hanging
Metal, Wire
Dutch Art Deco Modernist occasional table or side table, 1920s
By P.E.L. Izeren 1, Genneper Molen
Located in EVERDINGEN, NL
A rare 1920s Dutch Art Deco side table with a stylish modernist design, which makes it a nice accent piece in a stylish interior. Made from stained walnut, macassar ebony feet and ma...
Macassar, Oak, Walnut
$12,660 / item
H 20.48 in W 20.08 in D 21.66 in
So Disco Modern 70's Inspired Ceramic Glass & Brass Side Table by Egg Designs
By Egg Designs
Located in Bothas Hill, KZN
The So Disco side table is part of the So Disco collection designed by Egg Designs and manufactured by a group of artisan in small batch production.313 The So Disco side table is en...
Brass
Classical Carved Marble Stone Sink Basin
Located in Cranbrook, Kent
This timeless beautiful Italian classical sink is cut from one single block of white marble, these designs have not changed since Greek and Roman times, it carries superb artistic me...
Marble
Hans-Agne Jakobsson '1003 Hans Pendant' in Pine for Vaarnii
By Vaarnii, Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Glendale, CA
Hans-Agne Jakobsson '1003 Hans Pendant' in pine for Vaarnii. First created by legendary designer Hans-Agne Jakobsson, the '1003 Hans Pendant' is a uniquely architectural lamp with a...
Pine
$74,500 / set
H 32 in W 24 in D 21 in
Extraordinary Set of 12 Modern Klismos Chairs by Robsjohn-Gibbings, circa 1950
By Widdicomb Furniture Co., T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Atlanta, GA
This magnificent set of dining chairs is shipped as professionally photographed and described in the listing narrative: Meticulously professionally restored, newly upholstered and co...
Walnut
$4,529
H 16.54 in W 14.97 in D 16.54 in
Mid-Century Modern Cocoon Pendant Light Orsa from Goldkant, Germany 1960s
By Goldkant Leuchten
Located in München, BY
A cocoon pendant lamp made by Goldkant, model "Orsa", Germany in the 1960s. The lamp has been manufactured in the design of the lamps made by Achille Castiglioni. The lamp shade is...
Metal
Neoclassical Wrought Iron & Bronze Bench, France 1950's
By Alberto Giacometti
Located in New York, NY
Elegant bench in patinated wrought iron and bronze. The sabots are reminiscent of Giacometti's work for Jean-Michel Frank. 3 benches are available; the price is for one.
Bronze, Wrought Iron
$6,401 / set
H 24.01 in Dm 13.78 in
Pair of Constant Night Stands in Iroko Wood by Master Studio for Lemon
By Lemon
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Neatly proportioned with exceptional detailing, the constant nightstand is your perfect bedside partner. In our furniture making, the IDEA is to create special pieces that you can bu...
Hardwood
A pair of "Shell Urns" designed by Olof Hult
By Olof Hult
Located in Long Island City, NY
A pair of "Shell Urns" designed by Olof Hult and produced by Näfveqvarns Bruk, Circa 1920th. Cast iron. Signed OF. Shown at the Paris Exhibition 1925. Featured in Christian Björk...
Iron
Vico Magistretti Mania Sconces for Artemide, 1970
By Vico Magistretti
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Vico Magistretti Mania sconces for Artemide, 1970. Polycarbonate.g
Metal
A rare Valsuani silvered bronze vase of prancing horses, Paris 1930
Located in London, GB
A silvered bronze vase with a frieze of prancing horses, bears incised monogram of French foundry Valsuani. Signed M Divani. Marcello Valsuani emigrated from Italy to France and wor...
Silver, Bronze
Egyptian Revival Style Carved Wood Bench
Located in Vienna, AT
An Egyptian Revival style heavily carved wood and highly decorative, sculptural lion bench, or stool with upholstery. Very good vintage condition with age appropriate wear.
Wood
French Art Deco 1920s Wrought Iron Table
Located in CA, CA
An elegant French Art Deco wrought iron table. Understated in it simplicity the forging of this piece has been executed with great precision the interior of each of the ribon scrolls...
Wrought Iron
Paul Frankl Model '5025' Coffee Table in Cork
By Paul Frankl, Johnson Furniture Co.
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Paul Frankl for Johnson Furniture, coffee table '5025', lacquered cork, United States, 1950s Designed by Paul Frankl, this coffee table features a striking biomorphic form, crafted ...
Cork
$10,790 / set
H 18 in W 18.5 in D 14 in
Pair of Mid-century Neoclassical Iron & Gilt Benches / Stools, Jean Michel Frank
By Maison Baguès
Located in New York, NY
Elegant and timeless pair of French Mid-Century Modern neoclassical handwrought iron and gilt benches or stools in the style of Jean-Michel Frank and attributed to Maison Baguès. The...
Wrought Iron
Erik Hoglund 15 Candle Chandelier
By Erik Höglund
Located in Dallas, TX
Elevate your home decor with the gorgeous 15-candle chandelier by Erik Hoglund for Kosta Boda, circa 1960s. Expertly designed and manufactured in Sweden, this striking piece features...
Wrought Iron
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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