Stilnovo, Rare Suspension Lamp Mod. 622, Italy 1950s
By Stilnovo
Located in Naples, IT
Rare pendant lamp model 622 for Stilnovo designed and manufactured in Italy in 1955. Minimal teardrop lamp with a milky glass shade and the top half made of black enameled metal wit...
Metal
Ceiling lamp Mod.1965-Paavo Tynell-Mid 20th Century
By Paavo Tynell
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Fondly dubbed as “the man who illuminated Finland”, Paavo Tynell is considered a pioneer in the field of lighting design. Founder of the Oy Taito Ab company, he created lamps with an...
Brass
Mod. 1874 pendant lamp by Martinelli Luce, 1980s design
By Martinelli Luce
Located in Ravenna, IT
Lampada a sospensione Mod. 1874 disegnato da Martinelli e prodotto da Martinelli Luce nel 1980. La
Steel
Luigi Caccia Dominioni for Azucena Chandelier Mod. LS10, Italy 1960s
By Luigi Caccia Dominioni, Azucena
Located in Naples, IT
Suspension lamp model LS10 by Luigi Caccia Dominioni for Azucena Italia, 1960s, with Murano blown glass globe lampshade suspended on double burnished iron hook and original burnish...
Metal
$7,170
H 36.23 in W 5.91 in D 3.15 in
Max Ingrad teardrop chandelier for Fontana Arte, mod.2259, Italy
Located in Vittoria, IT
Pendant chandelier datable to the 1960s. This is model No. 2259, produced in Italy by Fontana Arte based on a design by renowned designer Max Ingrand. This elegant light creation fea...
Brass
Massimo Vignelli, Pendant lamp mod. 4048, prod. Venini, 1960s
By Massimo Vignelli, Venini
Located in Rivoli, IT
Brass and painted metal frame, colored blown glass diffuser. Manufacturer's label Prod. Venini, 1960s h 115x35 cm Bibl.: M. Barovier, C. Sonego, "Paolo Venini and his Furnace," Skira...
Earthenware, Glass
$13,036
H 45.28 in Dm 33.47 in
Angelo Lelii Arredoluce Mod. 12780 Brass Ceiling Lamp 1959 Excellent Patina
By Arredoluce, Angelo Lelii
Located in Catania, IT
Chandelier mod. 12780 of Angelo Lelii for Arredoluce, Italy, 1959. Structure in polished brass
Brass
$39,109
H 35.44 in W 25.6 in D 25.6 in
Angelo Lelii ceiling lamp mod. 12599 "Reticella" for Arredoluce, Italy 1957
By Angelo Lelii, Arredoluce
Located in Rotterdam, ZH
Rare ceiling lamp, model 12599 “Reticella”, designed by Angelo Lelii for Arredoluce, Italy, 1957. An intriguing composition formed by a black-painted geometric lace structure support...
Brass
$1,250
H 24.5 in W 75 in D 28 in
MOD Anders Pehrson Style Red Industrial Flex Double Tube Ceiling Light
By Ateljé Lyktan
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Incredible Anders Pherson style industrial fluorescent ceiling lamp, France 90's. Made of red enameled metal with red plastic ends and white metal enameled grate this ceiling lamp al...
Metal, Wire
$4,740 / item
H 32.68 in Dm 16.54 in
20th Century Tobia Scarpa for Flos Pendant lamp mod. Fior di Loto
By Flos, Tobia Scarpa
Located in Turin, Turin
pendant lamp mod. Fior di Loto (Lotus Flower) designed by Tobia Scarpa and produced by Flos in the 1962
Metal
Paavo Tynell Bras Pendant Light Mod 1965 with Adjustable Counterweight
By Paavo Tynell
Located in Paris, IDF
Paavo Tynell Rare model N° 1965 pendant lamp from Paavo Tynell (Finland, 1890-1973) in Polished brass adiustable ceiling lamp, with perforated shade and counterweight mechanism. Di...
Brass
$18,000
H 98.43 in Dm 23.63 in
Rare Counterweight Suspension by Gino Sarfatti / Arteluce, 1938 Mod. No. 2007
By Arteluce, Gino Sarfatti
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Early and very rare extandable counterweight suspension designed by Gino Sarfatti in 1938, Mod. No
Gold Plate, Brass, Aluminum
$1,066
H 17.72 in W 17.72 in D 19.69 in
Suspension Lamp Lights Lighting Idea Studio Tecno Design Mod. S447 70's
By LUCI Illuminazione
Located in Taranto, IT
Lampada a Sospensione Luci Illuminazione Idea Studio Tecno Design Mod. S447 70’s. -segni del
Fiberglass
Stilnovo Glass and Metal Pendant Lamp Mod.1230, circa 1960, Italy
By Max Ingrand
Located in Brussels, BE
Stilnovo pendant lamp mod. 1230, circa 1960, Italy. Faceted polished glass, black enameled metal
Metal
$495
H 23 in W 13.75 in D 13.75 in
1960's Anders Pehrson Inspired Height Adjustable Mod White Enameled Pendant Lamp
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1960's Mod white enameled Anders Pehrson inspired pendant lamp with retractable cord mechanism in
Metal
Rare Mod. 1636 Max Ingrand Pendant for Fontana Arte. Italy, 1950's
By Fontana Arte, Max Ingrand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A rare and elegant Mod. 1636 vintage pendant light designed by Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte, Italy
Brass
Rare Mod. 12963 Ceiling Light by Angelo Lelii for Arredoluce Monza
By Arredoluce, Angelo Lelii
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare Mod. 12963 Ceiling Light by Angelo Lelii for Arredoluce Monza. Designed and manufactured in
Aluminum, Brass, Steel
Elio Martinelli, Pendant lamp mod. 1749, prod. Martinelli Luce, 1960s
By Martinelli Luce, Elio Martinelli
Located in Rivoli, IT
Particolare lampada a sospensione mod. 1749, composto da lamelle di metallo nichelato accostate e
Sheet Metal
Arc Lamp Mod. 2129 by Gino Sarfatti for Arteluce, Italy 1969
Located in New York, NY
The "2129" ceiling lamp is a striking piece crafted from white lacquered metal, designed by Gino Sarfatti for Arteluce in 1969. Featuring an arched design with a counterweight, it bo...
Metal
$12,088
H 39.38 in W 19.49 in D 19.49 in
Mid-Century Suspension Mod. 2364 by Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte, Italy
By Max Ingrand
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Suspension Mod. 2364 by Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte, Italy
Brass, Chrome
$1,410Sale Price|30% Off
H 29.14 in Dm 17.72 in
Vintage 80s chandelier mod. Teodora design Angelo Brotto for Esperia
Located in None, IT
White and chrome metal chandelier with one central light and 10 side lights, Teodora model. Design Angelo Brotto for Esperia, 1980s. CONDITION: In good, working condition, may show ...
Metal
$1,422
H 48.82 in Dm 17.72 in
Mid-Century Suspension Lamp mod. "Kappa" by S. Mazza for Artemide. 1960 Italy
By Sergio Mazza, Artemide
Located in Palermo, IT
Suspension lamp mod. "Kappa" by Sergio Mazza for Artemide, 1960. Made of matt nickel-plated brass
Metal
$971
H 9.85 in W 17.72 in D 17.72 in
Carlo Nason Mazzega Lampada a sospensione LP 246 - Mod. Atomic Design 1969
By Mazzega, Carlo Nason
Located in Taranto, IT
Stupenda e rarissima Lampada da parete realizzata verso la fine degli anni 60, disegnata da Carlo Nason in collaborazione con Mazzega, struttura mezzo Globo sfumato interamente in ve...
Metal
$293Sale Price|48% Off
H 7.49 in Dm 16.54 in
Lampadario danese mod. 4/3 vintage anni 60 design Louis Poulsen
By Louis Poulsen
Located in None, IT
Lampadario in metallo arancione, modello 4/3, design Poul Hanningsen per Louis Poulsen, anni 60. CONDIZIONI: In buone condizioni, funzionante, presenta segni d'usura dati dal tempo ...
Metal
$1,278Sale Price|20% Off
H 14.97 in Dm 17.33 in
Postmodern White Blown Glass Pendant Mod. Zenda by Luciano Vistosi, Italy
By Luciano Vistosi
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in Italy, 1977. It is made in white blown glass, which has been modeled my hand, and a red border. This pendant is original and identical to that shown in the Vistosi catalogu...
Metal
$4,851Sale Price / item|75% Off
H 15.75 in Dm 15.75 in
Isamu Noguchi ‘Akari’ Pendant Mod, 45A for Steph Simon, France c1950
By Steph Simon, Isamu Noguchi
Located in London, GB
Isamu Noguchi (1904 – 1988) was an artist, furniture designer, ceramicist, theatre designer and landscape architect. In 1951, he began designing Akari Light Sculptures – 100 of them ...
Paper
$7,110 / item
H 69.69 in W 16.54 in D 15.36 in
Pendant lamp mod. Teli 374 by Achille Castiglioni for Flos, Italy, 1970-80
By Achille Castiglioni, Flos
Located in Milano, IT
Ceiling lamp model "Teli 374" designed by Achille Castiglioni for Flos between the 1970s and 1980s. La struttura è composta da metal and sheets of "Raflon" material, which are atta...
Metal
$295 / item
H 16.5 in W 8 in D 8 in
Mod Mid Century Plastic Confetti Style Drop Form Pendant Lights Three Available
Located in New York, NY
Groovy plastic drop form pendant light, with aqua and green toned confetti inclusion. The plastic pendant is suspended from ( new ) black fabric covered twisted wire and each come ...
Plastic
$650
H 28.5 in W 13.75 in D 13.75 in
Mid-Century Mod 1970's Space Age Dome Pendant with Smoked Plexi Shade
By Stilnovo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Amazing height adjustable MOD 1970's dome pendant with a smoked plexiglass shell with brushed
Aluminum
$568 / item
H 11.82 in Dm 18.9 in
Lamp mod. "SEMI" by Claus Bonderup and Torsten Thorup for Fog & Morup -
By Torsten Thorup & Claus Bonderup, Fog & Mørup
Located in Firenze, FI
"SEMI" pendant lamp designed by Claus Bonderup and Torsten Thorup for the renowned company Fog & Morup in the years '70. Denmark. This design piece perfectly reflects the Scandinavi...
Metal
Pendant chandelier mod. 1050 by Pia Guidetti Crippa for Lumi, 1970s
By Lumi, Pia Guidetti Crippa
Located in taranto, IT
Lampadario a sospensione mod. 1050 di Pia Guidetti Crippa per Lumi, anni 70, realizzato in acciaio
Metal
$3,318 / set
H 5.91 in Dm 15.75 in
Minimalist Pair of Lisa Johansson-Papé Flushmount, Mod. 70-017 Glass, Orno 1950s
By Lisa Johansson-Pape, Orno Oy
Located in Helsinki, FI
A minimalist flushmount with a metal base and a white opaline glass shade designed by Lisa Johansson-Papé and manufactured by Orno Oy in Finland in the 1950s. The lamp is in its orig...
Metal
Chandelier Mod. Romeo Moon S2 - Philippe Starck for Flos - Italy - 1990s
By Philippe Starck
Located in Milano, IT
Suspension lamp designed by Philippe Starck for Flos, in 1996. Pressed glass inner diffuser with etched finish. Transparent pressed glass outer diffuser. The diffuser support is made...
Opaline Glass, Reeded Glass, Plastic
$21,213
H 70.87 in Dm 5.91 in
Chrome and White Lacquered Pendant by Angelo Lelli, Mod. '14071', circa 1962
By Angelo Lelii, Arredoluce
Located in Berlin, DE
This very rare, complex yet easy ceiling lamp '14071' by Angelo Lelli is made of chrome and white lacquered metal. It has three light sources coming from round, spherical cones. The ...
Metal, Chrome
$474
H 31.5 in W 6.7 in D 6.7 in
Nobi Lamp Mod. 3023/1 by Metis Lightning and manufactured by Fontana Arte, 1992
By Fontana Arte, Metis Lighting
Located in Ravenna, IT
Lampada a sospensione Nobi Mod. 3023/1 disegnata da Metis Lightning e prodotto da Fontana Arte in
Steel
White Plastic Mod 2/5 1959 Pendant Lamp by GPA Monti for Kartell
By G.P.A. Monti, Kartell
Located in Varese, Lombardia
Metal part of nickel-plated satin brass. Suspension of dark levilene plait. Lamp shade in opaline white. Very good condition: oxidation patina on the metal parts. Ref. Kartell - ...
Nickel
$1,682
H 15.75 in Dm 14.18 in
Italian Glass, Crystal and Brass Ceiling Lamp Mod, Delta, by Sergio Mazza, 1950s
By Artemide, Sergio Mazza
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian glass, crystal and brass ceiling lamp mod. Delta, by Sergio Mazza and produced by Artemide
Crystal, Brass
$13,036
H 35.44 in Dm 13.39 in
Max ingrand Fontana Arte Brass and Glass Pendant Mod. 2409, Italy, 1960s
By Max Ingrand, Fontana Arte
Located in Den Haag, NL
Diameter 34 height 90 including the chain Beautiful Fontana Arte pendant designed by Max Ingrand featuring a thick glass screen and patinated brass mounting. Height can be easily ad...
Brass
$1,256
H 7.09 in Dm 14.57 in
Italian Glass & Heavy Brass Base Ceiling Lamp by Mod Dep Lamp Art, 1960s, Italy
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Italian Glass & Heavy Brass Base Ceiling Lamp by Mod Dep Lamp Art, 1960s, Italy Lampshade is in
Brass
$829
H 8.67 in Dm 23.63 in
Black & White Metal Mod. 2133 Pendant Lamp, G. Sarfatti for Arteluce Flos, 1970s
By Arteluce, Gino Sarfatti
Located in Varese, Lombardia
The model 2133 was designed and manufactured by Gino Sarfatti for his own company Arteluce in 1972. Since 1974 this model was produced by Flos after the merge of the 2 Companies. The...
Aluminum
$10,531 / set
H 15.75 in Dm 15.75 in
Pair of Isamu Noguchi ‘Akari’ Pendants Mod, 45A for Steph Simon, France c1950
By Isamu Noguchi, Steph Simon
Located in London, GB
Isamu Noguchi (1904 – 1988) was an artist, furniture designer, ceramicist, theatre designer and landscape architect. In 1951, he began designing Akari Light Sculptures – 100 of them ...
Paper
$13,421
H 42.52 in Dm 6.3 in
Mod. 1995 Faceted Ceiling Light by Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte, Italy. c.1960
By Max Ingrand, Fontana Arte
Located in London, GB
A rare, Mod. 1195 nickel-plated brass ceiling pendant by Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte, Italy c.1960
Brass, Nickel
$16,982
H 46.46 in Dm 11.82 in
Mod. 2200 Faceted Ceiling Light by Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte, Italy. c.1960
By Max Ingrand, Fontana Arte
Located in London, GB
A rare, Mod. 2220 nickel-plated brass ceiling pendant by Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte, Italy c.1960
Brass, Nickel
$13,036 / set
H 36 in Dm 15 in
Set of 3 Multicolor Pendants by Massimo Vignelli for Venini, Italy, Mod. 4035
By Massimo Vignelli, Venini
Located in Argelato, BO
Rare and extraordinary set of 3 hand-blown multicolour Model 4035 pendants designed by Massimo Vignelli at the start of his impressive career in design and produced by Murano glass s...
Murano Glass
White Brown Plastic Mod 2/5 1959 Pendant Lamp by Gpa Monti for Kartell
By G.P.A. Monti, Kartell
Located in Varese, Lombardia
Metal part of nickel-plated satin brass. Suspension of dark levilene plait. Lamp shade in opaline white and brown plastic. Very good condition: oxidation patina on the metal parts. ...
Nickel
$2,844
H 14.97 in Dm 14.18 in
Lampada a soffitto in vetro di Murano anni 70 mod. Tinta, produzione Leucos
By Leucos, Noti Massari
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Grande campana in vetro di Murano a base nera con murrine colorate di grande dimensione. Design Noti Massari per Leucos, modello Tinta, 1971.
Murano Glass
$2,224Sale Price|20% Off
H 45.28 in Dm 7.88 in
Adjustable Cylinder Pendant Mod. 437 by Tito Agnoli Produced by O-Luce, Italy
By Tito Agnoli, O-Luce
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in Italy, 1954. It features brass elements and a cylinder plexiglass diffuser. This pendant shows its original patina, but on request we can polish the brass. It is a vintage i...
Brass
$4,740Sale Price|20% Off
H 29.73 in Dm 10.24 in
Rare Max Ingrand Mod. 0556/B ceiling lamp for Fontana Arte, Italy 1960's
By Fontana Arte, Max Ingrand
Located in Milan, IT
Rare Max Ingrand Mod. 0556/B ceiling lamp for Fontana Arte
Brass
$1,042 / item
H 7.09 in Dm 14.57 in
Glass & Heavy Brass Base Ceiling or Wall Lamp by Mod Dep Lamp Art, 1960s, Italy
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Glass & Heavy Brass Base Ceiling or Wall Lamp by Mod Dep Lamp Art, 1960s, Italy Lampshade is in
Brass
Elio Monesi Chandelier by Arredoluce, Italian Design, 1965
By Arredoluce, Elio Monesi
Located in Vienna, AT
Elio Monesi mod. 12818 Chandelier, Suspension Light Glass Brass, 1960- Dimensions 53"x 24,4" x 33
Brass, Nickel
Stilnovo Original Color Glass Petal Chandelier, Italy, 1950
By Fontana Arte, Stilnovo
Located in Vienna, AT
Original 1950 Stilnovo Mod. 1280 color glass chandelier, Italy, labelled with Stilnovo sticker
Brass
Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte Rare Chandelier, Italy 1960
By Max Ingrand, Fontana Arte
Located in Naples, IT
Rare, unique, important pendant lamp variant of mod. 1849.. The chandelier features an elegant and
Brass
$11,116
H 42.13 in Dm 32.29 in
Italian modern glass brass chandelier Triclinio Vico Magistretti Artemide, 1970s
By Vico Magistretti, Artemide
Located in MIlano, IT
chandelier mod. Triclinio, with structure composed of three lights with rounded cylindrical diffuser and with
Brass
Italian mid-century modern red and white metal chandelier, 1960s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian mid-century modern red and white metal chandelier, 1960s Chandelier mod. Lampara with round
Metal
$7,110
H 43.31 in Dm 12.6 in
Rare 9-Light Chandelier in Nichel-Plated Metal & Molded Glass by Oluce, 1960s
By Marco Zanuso Jr., Oluce
Located in Varese, Lombardia
Rare and impressive 9-light cascading chandelier mod. 6119 by Marco Zanuso for Oluce, produced in
Nickel
$1,540
H 35.44 in Dm 18.31 in
Italian mid-century Chandelier Omega by Vico Magistretti for Artemide, 1960s
By Vico Magistretti, Artemide
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian mid-century modern Chandelier Omega by Vico Magistretti for Artemide, 1960s Chandelier mod
Metal
$1,706
H 50.01 in Dm 19.69 in
Italian Chandelier Black and White by brother Castiglioni for Flos, 1970s
By Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, Flos
Located in MIlano, IT
Chandelier mod. Black and White with a rounded diffuser in opaline glass, containing two E27
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.
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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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