$1,320Sale Price|20% Off
H 9 in Dm 4 in
Mid Century Sculpted Hanging Swag Lamp Chandelier Pendant Light
Located in Baltimore, MD
A sophisticated, interesting Mid-Century Modern pendant light, swag lamp, chandelier featuring a
Brass
Mid-Century Deep Ruby Red Lucite & Brass Swag Hanging Light
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This Mid-Century Modern swag lamp is unsigned, but presumed to have originated from the United
Brass
$952Sale Price|20% Off
H 19 in W 17 in D 17 in
Brutalist Worked Metal Hanging Candle Lamp Sconce 1970s After Curtis Jere
By Curtis Jeré
Located in Peoria, AZ
Stunning! Brutalist Hanging Candle Lamp Worked Metal After Curtis Jere Circa 1972 19" by 17
Metal
$1,295
H 31 in W 10 in D 10 in
Mid-Century Large Moroccan Moorish Pierced Brass Hanging Lantern or Swag Light
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This lantern is swag lamp is unsigned, but originated from Morocco and dates to approximately 1965
Metal, Brass
Swag Hanging Lamp by Paul Secon for Sompex
By Paul Secon
Located in Antwerp, BE
Pendant light by Paul Secon for Sompex. Total height measure: 90 cm.
Fiberglass
MCM White Dome Swag Pendant Hanging Light Fixture or Lamp Style of Lightolier
By Lightolier
Located in Topeka, KS
Marvelous Mid-20th Century Mid Century Modern white enameled metal dome swag pendant hanging light
Metal
Unusual Mid Century Trumpet Sputnilk Hanging Pendant Chandelier
By Stilnovo
Located in Buffalo, NY
Unusual Mid Century Trumpet Sputnilk Hanging Pendant Chandelier , Classic modernist / space age
Metal, Aluminum, Brass
Pendant Swag Lamp, American Art Studio Pottery 1950s
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
switch, making it easy and convenient to turn the lamp on and off. Swag lamps, also known as plug-in
Ceramic, Pottery, Natural Fiber
Hanging Square White Pressed Plastic Ribbon Lamp
Located in Ferndale, MI
Pressed ribbons of white plastic form this tall rectangular hanging lamp. Currently plugs into a
Steel
$3,577
H 31.11 in Dm 16.93 in
French Empire Style Frosted Glass Hanging Lamp with Gilt Bronze and Crystal Pris
Located in Kastrup, DK
Beautiful and decorative French glass hanging lamp executed in the Empire style, circa 1850 The
Bronze
Vintage Danish Prism Hanging Lamp in Opaline Glass and Brass, 1970s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Unusual swag style pendant chandelier consisting of a 'spinner shaped' opaline glass shade topped
Brass
$1,200
H 35 in W 14.25 in D 14.25 in
Burnt Bamboo Rattan and Wicker Pendant Swag Light with Glass Diffuser
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Mid Century Modern bamboo and wicker woven pendant lamp or chandelier features trapezoid structure
Bamboo, Wicker, Cane, Rattan
Mid-Century Modern Rattan Wall Brackets a Pair
Located in Topeka, KS
Awesome pair of mid-century modern rattan wall brackets with wood mounts and brass plated hooks
Brass
$3,000
H 18 in W 18 in D 18 in
1960s Poul Cadovius Largest Aluminium Lighted Planter RS 50 Pendant , Denmark
By Poul Cadovius, Cado
Located in St- Leonard, Quebec
chain 12 to 15 feet to have a swag lamp set up .
Aluminum
1960s Poul Cadovius Largest Lighted Planter RS 50 Pendant , Denmark
By Poul Cadovius, Cado
Located in St- Leonard, Quebec
chain and wiring 12 to 15 feet to have a retro look swag lamp set up .
Aluminum
Italian 1960's Striped Ceramic Pendant Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
Italian turquoise and white stripe ceramic hanging pendant chandelier has textured glaze and walnut
Ceramic
$4,500
H 21.5 in W 23.75 in D 47.25 in
French Art Deco Modernist Gilt Wrought Iron Gilbert Poillerat Coffee Table
By Gilbert Poillerat, Raymond Subes
Located in Forney, TX
table and floor lamps, hanging fixtures, and grilles intended for various purposes. *We believe it's
Iron, Wrought Iron
$1,990 / set
H 22 in W 8.38 in D 7.38 in
Pair 1960s French Empire Style Ornate Lacquered Brass Bows Pineapple Top Sconces
By Maison Jansen
Located in Miami, FL
, Wall Lamps French Empire Style Brass Home Decor. The lower portion has a central tassel swag over a
Brass
MCM Blown Milk Glass Large Globe Pendant Light by Lite Trend of La Palma CA
Located in Topeka, KS
ft. hanging cord. Wonderful vintage condition. No flaws detected. Please see photos, circa 1960s
Milk Glass, Cord
Unavailable
H 5.5 in W 5.5 in D 24 in
Extension 3 Modern Hanging Pendant Cluster in Translucent Luxury Porcelain
Located in Asheville, NC
from the Extension collection. Arrange the large clustered hanging pendant lamps to your measurement
Metal
Studio Pottery Ceramic Pendant Light
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A California Studio Pottery hanging lamp. The pendant has an earth toned glaze and decorative
Ceramic
Mid-Century Modern Vintage Moe Light Honeycomb Hanging Swag Lamp
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
For your consideration is a hanging light pendant by Moe Lighting. Dimensions are 13" height x 18
Plexiglass
Sold
H 11 in Dm 20 in
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Split Rattan Conical Hanging Swag Light Antiqued Bras
Located in Topeka, KS
Handsome vintage Mid-Century Modern split rattan hanging conical light with large round bulb (which
Metal
Tom Greene for Feldman Mid Century Brass Brutalist Swag Hanging Light
By Tom Greene, Feldman Lighting Co.
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Tom Greene for Feldman Mid Century Brass Brutalist Swag Hanging Light This hanging light measures
Brass
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
Mid-Century Modern Smoke Panel Tiered Swag Pendant Lamp
Located in New Windsor, NY
Smokey gray paneled hanging pendant lamp, circa 1960-1970. The wire frame supports multiple 3" x 6
Metal
Brass Frame Capiz Shell Saucer Hanging Pendant Swag Lamp with Long Chain
By George Nelson
Located in Chattanooga, TN
ceiling and hangs on a 15' long chain with cord. The luxurious lamp is made from thin sheets of capiz
Metal, Brass
Fog & Morup Copper Hanging Lamp
Located in Bainbridge, NY
designed lighting can be used as a small Chandelier or Large Pendant in swag style or hard wired
Copper
Monumental Acrylic Grape and Driftwood Chandelier Hanging Pendant Lamp
Located in Buffalo, NY
Monumental acrylic grape and driftwood chandelier hanging pendant, swag lamp. Large grape cluster
Brass
George Nelson for Howard Miller, Pair of Bubble Lamps
By George Nelson, Howard Miller
Located in San Diego, CA
Vintage matching pair of hanging bubble lamps designed by George Nelson for Howard Miller. This
Original 1950s Vilhelm Wohlert for Poulson Pendant Lamp
By Vilhelm Wohlert, Louis Poulsen
Located in South Charleston, WV
14 feet long so this may be used as a satellite, pendant or swag lamp. Plus into a wall socket and we
Blown Glass
Flower Power Mod Mid-Century Modern Dome Hanging Light or Swag Lamp
Located in Topeka, KS
Awesome flower power mod Mid-Century Modern dome hanging light or swag lamp comprised of a painted
Metal
Mid Century Pendant Swag Lamp, Wood & Smoke Colored Tiered Rings, White Glass
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Mid Century Modern pendant form lamp features two rings of smokey colored Plexi-glass, surrounding
Nickel
Mid Century Danish Modern Wall Mount Hanging Lamp Swing Arm
Located in Baltimore, MD
A sophisticated, Mid-Century Modern walnut wall mounted swag lamp, chandelier featuring drum-shaped
Walnut
Sold
H 13 in W 9 in D 9.25 in
Midcentury Gothic Revival Swag or Hanging Light with Stained Glass Panels
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This Mid-Century Modern era swag or hanging light fixture is unsigned, but presumed to have been
Steel
Midcentury Fiberglass Green and Blue Hanging Ball Lamp
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Midcentury woven fiberglass swag light. Mid-Century Modern woven fiberglass swag light. This swag
Fiberglass
Rare George Nelson for Howard Miller Bubble Lamp
By George Nelson, Howard Miller
Located in San Diego, CA
Vintage original bell shape bubble hanging lamp designed by George Nelson for Howard Miller. 23
1960’s Lawnware Pendant Light
Located in Charleston, SC
Vintage Lawnware hanging light, 10” shade, #2310. Funky retro RV Lawnware tiki patio Swag lamp
Plastic
Hanging Lamp Paul Secon Swag Sompex Space Age Mid-Century
By Sompex, Paul Secon
Located in Vienna, AT
Large Paul Secon lamp, model SWAG for Sompex in 1970s. Fine original condition. Lucite frame
Nylon, Lucite
Sold
H 21 in Dm 10 in
Vintage Mid Century Hollywood Regency Gold Gilt Zodiac Pendant Hanging Swag Lamp
Located in Miami, FL
Carve in the wood, this vintage Mid Century Hollywood Regency gold gilt Zodiac pendant hanging swag
1960s Hanging Pendant Lamp
Located in Chicago, IL
Unique mid century modern hanging pendant lamp in excellent condition made of gold painted frame
Wood, Mirror, Linen
1960s Macrame Hanging Lamp
Located in Cathedral City, CA
9.5 ft. floor to ceiling macrame lamp with ceramic shade and macrame swag. ceramic beads
Mid-Century Modern Cork Pendant Lamp
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A lovely vintage cork swag lamp with alternating pieces of cork and open space held together by
Cork
Sold
H 13 in W 7 in D 7 in
Pair of Mid Century Modern Vintage Milk Glass Swag Lamps by Bee Line Lighting
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of mid century modern milk glass hanging swag lights. Untested. Removed from original owner's
Milk Glass
Hanging Organic Macrame Pendant Lamp
Located in Cathedral City, CA
Complete with macrame swag, handwoven from jute .This lamp throws off beautiful soft light and
Jute
$2,121 / item
H 4.15 in W 5.35 in D 7.75 in
Hans-Agne Jakobsson 'Mini-Tratten' Verdigris Patinated Outdoor Sconce
By Örsjö Industri AB, Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Glendale, CA
Hans-Agne Jakobsson 'Mini-Tratten' verdigris patinated outdoor sconce. An exclusive made for U.S. and UL listed authorized re-edition of the classic Swedish design executed in rich v...
Metal
$117,424
H 240 in W 552 in D 120 in
Mid-Victorian Moorish wrought & cast iron pergola or decorative garden structure
Located in London, GB
A monumental Moorish mid-Victorian wrought iron Pergola or Decorative Garden Structure, a unique masterpiece in High Victorian Ironwork design. Our research confirms it is French, da...
Wrought Iron
Hand-Crafted Moroccan Moorish Lantern Pendant with Clear Glass, 1980
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Elegant and stylish clear glass hand-crafted Moroccan lantern with intricate filigree work in the Moorish style. Will add elegance in any room. Could be used as a wall sconces or cha...
Metal
Vintage Moroccan Brass Chandelier Pasha Moorish Style
By Alberto Pinto
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Moroccan Moorish brass chandelier in Alberto Pinto style. The Pasha Moroccan chandelier is finely handcrafted and chiseled with Moorish motifs. Handmade of brass with some hand blown...
Brass
Vintage Large Brass Moroccan Chandelier in Alberto Pinto Moorish Style
By Alberto Pinto
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Oversize exquisite Moorish brass filigree pierced brass Moroccan chandelier in Alberto Pinto style. This exquisite Moroccan Alhambra light fixture is delicately handcrafted from bra...
Brass
Moroccan Styled Mid Century Hanging Brass Lamp
By Modern Aesthetic Design
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A very Mid Century styled Moroccan Moorish styled hanging brass lamp with cutout perforated construction having 15' of brass chain with great hash mark details to the links. There's ...
Brass
$62,210Sale Price|20% Off
H 104.34 in W 153.55 in D 19.69 in
Antique Pharmacy Cabinet, Walnut Bookcases and Glass Doors with Sign, '800 Italy
Located in Cuneo, Italy (CN)
Complete antique pharmacy cabinet, with 3 open bookcases on the sides, 1 bookcase with drawers and 2 original doors with glass and enameled mirror sign. Built in the mid-19th century...
Glass, Walnut
Antique Moorish Brass Table Lamp with Arabic Script
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Antique fine Middle Eastern Moorish revival brass table lamp with Arabic calligraphy writing. Moorish, Syrian style brass table lamp with hammered brass with fine Islamic designs an...
Brass
$92,717
H 141.74 in W 247.25 in D 154.73 in
Antique Carved Oak Wood Paneled Room, Napoleon III Style, France, 1880
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
This beautiful carved oak wood paneled room was made in the 19th century. Designed originally for a hexagonal room, with a boudoir, it is composed of six carved wall panels. Three pa...
Wood, Oak
Moroccan Style Reticulated Brass Pendant Light
Located in Chicago, IL
Moroccan influenced pendulum shaped pendant light. Reticulated scalloped brass body with conical top and bottom casts a beautiful pattern of light when illuminated. Decorative cast b...
Brass
Hammered and Pierced Middle Eastern Lantern
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1950s Moroccan hammered and pierced metal lantern with interior light. Measurements: Height (of body): 18" Diameter: 6".
Metal
Handcrafted Moroccan Lantern by Berber Artisans, 24\" Tall
By Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Stylish handcrafted Moroccan lantern in clear glass. Antique bronze rust finish metal with Moorish filigree openwork design. Moroccan lantern handmade by artisans in Marrakech, Moroc...
Metal
Moorish Hanging Lantern by Berber Tribes of Morocco, 27\" H
By Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Moroccan Moorish clear glass with intricate metal filigree hanging Harem lantern. Moroccan Hanging Glass Lantern delicately handcrafted by artisans in Morocco. Bronze metal color fin...
Metal
Damascus Mother of Pearl Inlaid Wedding Chest
Located in Dallas, TX
Damascus mother of pearl inlaid wooden wedding or dowry chest. The trunk is profusely inlaid with intricate geometric and floral designs in mother of pearl with the intarsia method. ...
Mother-of-Pearl, Wood
$1,121,581
H 83.86 in W 45.28 in D 83.86 in
A pair of Spanish-colonial Viceregal mother-of-pearl inlaid bureau-cabinets
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Viceroyalty of Peru, Lima, 18th century, circa 1720-1760 Each with a moulded giltwood cornice and on a foliate carved giltwood base, possibly later and English. The cabinets, with s...
Mother-of-Pearl, Teak
Moroccan Glass Lantern with Metal Filigree and Clear Glass
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Moroccan Glass Lantern with Metal Filigree and Clear Glass. Hand made using with small mosaic molded glass and cut out metal. Create an exotic effect in your home or garden with mag...
Metal
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.
The alluring pendant light exemplifies the designer’s winsome mid-career work.
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