$1,119 / item
H 21.66 in Dm 13.39 in
Verpan Spiral Mini Pendant Lamp by Verner Panton, Silver Spirals, Ø34 cm 13.4 in
By Verpan, Verner Panton
Located in Alcamo, IT
Brand: Verpan Design: Verner Panton Model: Spiral Mini Pendant Lamp Year: 1969 The Spiral Mini
Steel
Here Comes The Sun Mini White Pendant Lamp by Bertrand Balas
By Bertrand Balas
Located in Geneve, CH
Here comes the sun mini white pendant lamp by Bertrand Balas Dimensions: D 10 x H 10cm Materials
Aluminum
Here Comes the Sun Mini Black Pendant Lamp by Bertrand Balas
By Bertrand Balas
Located in Geneve, CH
Here comes the sun mini black pendant lamp by Bertrand Balas Dimensions: D 10 x H 10cm Materials
Aluminum
$600 / item
H 5.5 in W 3.5 in D 9 in
Y Mini Pendant Light, by Research.Lighting, Black, 3in Glass, Made to Order
By Research.Lighting
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This listing is for 1x Y Mini Pendant Light designed and manufactured by Research.Lighting
Metal
$822 / item
H 6.42 in W 11.82 in D 11.82 in
Poul Henningsen PH5 Mini Pendant in Hues of Grey for Louis Poulsen
By Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen
Located in Tilburg, NL
Poul Henningsen PH5 mini pendant for Louis Poulsen. Designed 1958, Mini in 2017. New, current
Metal
$822 / item
H 6.42 in W 11.82 in D 11.82 in
Poul Henningsen PH5 Mini Pendant in Hues of Blue for Louis Poulsen
By Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen
Located in Tilburg, NL
Poul Henningsen PH5 mini pendant for Louis Poulsen. Designed 1958, Mini in 2017. New, current
Metal
$822 / item
H 6.42 in W 11.82 in D 11.82 in
Poul Henningsen PH5 Mini Pendant in Hues of Red for Louis Poulsen
By Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen
Located in Tilburg, NL
Poul Henningsen PH5 Mini Pendant for Louis Poulsen. Designed 1958, Mini in 2017. New, current
Metal
$822 / item
H 6.42 in W 11.82 in D 11.82 in
Poul Henningsen PH5 Mini Pendant in Hues of Pink for Louis Poulsen
By Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen
Located in Tilburg, NL
Poul Henningsen PH5 Mini pendant for Louis Poulsen. Designed 1958, Mini in 2017. New, current
Metal
$822 / item
H 6.42 in W 11.82 in D 11.82 in
Poul Henningsen PH5 Mini Pendant in Hues of Orange for Louis Poulsen
By Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen
Located in Tilburg, NL
Poul Henningsen PH5 Mini Pendant for Louis Poulsen. Designed 1958, Mini in 2017. New, current
Metal
$822 / item
H 6.42 in W 11.82 in D 11.82 in
Poul Henningsen PH5 Mini Pendant in Hues of Green for Louis Poulsen
By Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen
Located in Tilburg, NL
Poul Henningsen PH5 mini pendant for Louis Poulsen. Designed 1958, Mini in 2017. New, current
Metal
$670 / item
H 8 in Dm 4.5 in
Kawa Light 06, Organic White Porcelain Drop Pendant Light, Mini Pendant Lighting
By Luft Tanaka
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Kawa Series Light 06 Pendant Light by Luft Tanaka Studio The translucent porcelain diffuser casts a warm colored glow. Please inquire about any customization requests including cust...
Porcelain, Ceramic
$587
H 5.91 in Dm 7.48 in
Vintage Danish Model Mandarin Pendant Mini Pendant Lamp by Michael Bang, 1970s
By Michael Bang
Located in Hamburg, DE
Elegant glass pendant lamp from the Danish manufacturer Holmegaard based on a design by Michael Bang from the 70s. A design in traditional design language. This pendant light impres...
Metal
Vintage Danish Mini P&T Pendel Pendant Lamp by Michael Bang, 1970s
By Michael Bang
Located in Hamburg, DE
Danish glass pendant lamp, designed by Michael Bang from the 70s. A timeless design of high-quality materials. The shield is made entirely of glass. The edge is clearly stated and s...
Glass
$1,200 / item
H 11.25 in Dm 15.75 in
'Coco' Mini Pendant in Black Aluminum with Turned Dark Ash Top by Coco Flip
Located in New York City, NY
Coco draws on Scandinavian and Japanese design, pairing a hand-turned, stained ash top with a spun aluminum shade in black powdercoat. Suspended like a weight at the end of a fine li...
Aluminum
$1,200
H 11.25 in Dm 15.75 in
'Coco' Mini Pendant in Black Aluminum with Turned Victorian Ash Top by Coco Flip
Located in New York City, NY
Influenced by Scandinavian and Japanese aesthetics, Coco's hand-turned victorian ash top holds its spun white, powdercoat aluminum shade. Like a beautiful, heavy yo-yo at the end of ...
Aluminum
$3,431 / set
H 11.82 in W 29.53 in D 11.82 in
Pair of Bespoke Italian Pendat Lamp "Mini Alabaster Moon," in satin brass
By Matlight Milano
Located in Milano, IT
Combining the ethereal allure of alabaster and the warm glow of satin brass, this suspension lamp is a stunning complement to a refined interior. The warm light shines on the one-of-...
Alabaster, Brass
Set Of 2 Black Stratos Mini Ball Pendant Light by Dechem Studio
Located in Geneve, CH
Set Of 2 Black Stratos Mini Ball Pendant Light by Dechem Studio Dimensions: D 12 x H 14 cm
Aluminum
Set of 2 Silver Stratos Mini Ball Pendant Light by Dechem Studio
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2 silver stratos mini ball pendant light by Dechem Studio. Dimensions: D 12 x H 14 cm
Aluminum
DCW Editions Here Comes the Sun Mini Pendant Lamp in White Aluminium
By Bertrand Balas
Located in Brooklyn, NY
DCW Editions Here Comes the Sun Mini Pendant Lamp in White Aluminium by Bertrand Balas Bertrand
Aluminum
Mini P&T Pendant Lamp by Michael Bang for Holmegaard, Denmark, 1970s
By Holmegaard, Michael Bang
Located in Steenwijk, NL
This mini P&T pendant lamp was designed by Michael Bang for Holmegaard in the 1970s. This Danish
Glass
$1,715 / item
H 11.82 in W 29.53 in D 11.82 in
Bespoke Italian Pendat Lamp "Mini Alabaster Moon," in satin brass and alabaster
By Matlight Milano
Located in Milano, IT
Combining the ethereal allure of alabaster and the warm glow of satin brass, this suspension lamp is a stunning complement to a refined interior. The warm light shines on the one-of-...
Alabaster, Brass
$535 / item
H 8 in Dm 12 in
SLAMP Veli Mini Single Pendant Light Couture w/ Transp Wire by Adriano Rachele
By Slamp, Adriano Rachele
Located in Pomezia, Rome
The delicate and romantic Veli Mini Single Couture suspension lamp is sartorially handmade in
Other
$2,931 / set
H 2.76 in Dm 5.12 in
Set of 5 Mid-Century Danish Albertslund Mini Ceiling Lamps by Jens Møller Jensen
By Louis Poulsen
Located in Hamburg, DE
The poulsen albertslund ceiling light in the mini version. The lamp body shows the characteristic
Metal
$246 / item
H 3.94 in Dm 3.94 in
DCW Editions Here Comes the Sun Mini Pendant Lamp in Black Copper Aluminium
By Bertrand Balas
Located in Brooklyn, NY
DCW Editions Here Comes the Sun Mini Pendant Lamp in Black Copper Aluminium by Bertrand Balas
Aluminum
DCW Editions Here Comes the Sun Mini Pendant Lamp in Black White Aluminium
By Bertrand Balas
Located in Brooklyn, NY
DCW Editions Here Comes the Sun Mini Pendant Lamp in Black White Aluminium by Bertrand Balas
Aluminum
$5,928 / item
H 9.85 in W 47.25 in D 9.85 in
Mini Etruscan II Pendant Lamp with White Quartz And Gold Patina Details by Aver
Located in Geneve, CH
Mini Etruscan II Pendant Lamp with White Quartz And Gold Patina Details by Aver Dimensions: D 25 x
Quartz, Metal
$535 / item
H 8 in Dm 12 in
SLAMP Veli Mini Single Pendant Light Couture w/ Red Wire by Adriano Rachele
By Slamp, Adriano Rachele
Located in Pomezia, Rome
The delicate and romantic Veli Mini Single Couture suspension lamp is sartorially handmade in
Other
$3,313 / set
H 5.52 in Dm 4.73 in
Set of 2 Silver and Clear Stratos Mini Ball Pendant Light by Dechem Studio
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2 silver and clear stratos mini ball pendant light by Dechem Studio Dimensions: D 12 x H 14
Aluminum
$3,313 / set
H 5.52 in Dm 4.73 in
Set of 2 Silver and Clear Stratos Mini Ball Pendant Light by Dechem Studio
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2 silver and clear stratos mini ball pendant light by Dechem Studio Dimensions: D 12 x H 14
Aluminum
$3,313 / set
H 5.52 in Dm 4.73 in
Set of 2 Black and Clear Stratos Mini Ball Pendant Light by Dechem Studio
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2 Black and Clear Stratos Mini Ball Pendant Light by Dechem Studio Dimensions: D 12 x H 14
Aluminum
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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