Midcentury Swedish Chandelier by Luxus
By Luxus of Sweden, Uno & Östen Kristiansson
Located in Karlstad, SE
Rare chandelier by Uno & Östen Kristiansson for Luxus, Sweden. An elegant and sculptural
Opaline Glass, Oak
$687Sale Price|29% Off
H 33.47 in Dm 23.63 in
Mid-Century Modernist, Mazzega Pendant Lamp, Attributed to Carlo Nason, 1960s
By Carlo Nason, Mazzega
Located in Verviers, BE
Attributed to Carlo Nason for Mazzega This carefully made glass lampshade with streaks of green on
Oak, Art Glass, Blown Glass
$5,808
H 29.93 in W 36.23 in D 16.93 in
Italian Dressing Table with Mirror Lighting, Steering Wheel Luigi Brusotti
By Luigi Brusotti
Located in Paris, FR
wooden cabinet for the Casa Albonico (below) in Turin and the record-breaking glass and oak table for the
Brass
Modernist Oak and Glass Chandelier
Located in Denton, TX
California modernist oak and glass globe chandelier.
Glass, Oak
Sold
H 24.81 in Dm 20.87 in
ASEA mid century chandelier pendant lamp, brass, oak & glass, Sweden, 1950s
By ASEA
Located in Forserum, SE
A modernist chandelier produced by the Swedish lighting manufacturer ASEA Belysning in the 1950s
Brass
Modernist Dutch Wooden Three Globe Chandelier by Bony Design, 1970s
By Bony Design
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Vintage organic modern sculptural chandelier. Oak wood mount with three arms holding three milky
Glass, Opaline Glass, Wood, Oak
Sold
H 41.34 in Dm 23.63 in
Luxus Chandelier by Uno & Osten Kristiansson Glass Globes Lamp Danish Modern
By Luxus of Sweden
Located in Bremen, DE
, Vittsjö, Sweden, oiled oak with bulbous opaline glass shades. Cables can be shortened. Five standard
Oak, Opaline Glass
$74 / item
H 23.5 in W 23.5 in D 2 in
White Wash Brutalist Sculptural Collage Artwork, Mural from Upcycled Wood
By Peter Glassford
Located in San Antonio, TX
These WHITE WASH collage tiles are composed randomly from recycled wood remnants and when installed bathe any space with a warm feeling and texture which is meditative, sanded to a s...
Wood
Oak Night Stands 1940s Holland
By Hopmi & UMS Pastoe
Located in Den Haag, NL
Very nice set of night stands Oak wood. 1940s Holland. Good condition. Please don't hesitate to reach out for alternative shipping quotes
Oak
$1,500
H 40.56 in W 22.05 in D 18.51 in
High Back Danish Armchair in Solid Oak & Leather Cushion, Mid Century, 1950s
Located in Odense, DK
Such a beautiful high back armchair in solid oak and leather seating from the 1950s. Skillfully handcrafted by a Danish cabinetmaker in the 1950s. The armrest is round shaped and th...
Leather, Oak
Shroom Rattan Pencil Reed Table Lamp Mid Century Modern
Located in Oxford, GB
Illuminate your space with elegance and artistry with this mid century modern style pencil reed rattan table lamp. Handcrafted with a beautiful structural shroom shape and accented w...
Rattan
Ember Fabric Chair, Wood and Velvet Dining Chair
By Sun at Six
Located in San Jose, CA
The Ember Chair is a versatile seat made using traditional joinery techniques. The wide, curved backrest is cut from solid white oak while the cushioned seat is encased in velvety, d...
Oak
Mount Airy Janus Mid Century Walnut 8 Drawer Dresser
By Mount Airy Furniture Company
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Mount Airy Janus mid century walnut 8 drawer dresser This dresser measures: 59.75 wide x 19 deep x 31.5 inches high All pieces of furniture can be had in what we call restored ...
Walnut
$3,981Sale Price / item|24% Off
H 31.5 in Dm 31.5 in
21st Century Chandelier 6arms marine green Murano Glass by Multiforme
By Multiforme
Located in Trebaseleghe, IT
Modern chandelier 6 lights. Marine green Murano glass with climbing arms by Multiforme. The blown glass of this Venetian chandelier is inspired from the Art Deco style. It is char...
Blown Glass
Coffee Side Table in Gilt Iron Daisy Flower Design, France 1950s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Midcentury Hollywood Regency daisy flower gilt iron coffee table, France, 1950s. Glamorous occasional table in gold leaf gilt iron with glass round top standing on a tripod base. Th...
Iron, Wrought Iron, Gold Leaf
Nuvola Cocoon Chandelier by Tobia Scarpa for Flos, Italy 1962
By Tobia Scarpa, Flos
Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI
Step into the captivating world of Italian Mid-Century Modern design with the Nuvola cocoon chandelier by Tobia Scarpa for Flos in 1962. This light suspension model boasts an inter...
Plastic
Brutalist Dresser by Lane Furniture
By Lane Furniture
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-century modern long dresser designed by Lane Furniture for their Pueblo collection. Featuring a mosaic wood collage front giving a modern brutalist motif. Please confirm location.
Walnut
Karin Székessy 'Daniela' Nude Colour Photograph, 1972
By Karin Székessy
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
An interesting limited edition vintage colour photograph titled 'Daniela' of nudes by acclaimed German photographer Karin Székessy (1939-2010). The photograph portrays two nude girls...
Paper
$3,123 / item
H 17.72 in Dm 15.75 in
Contemporary Green Resin Acrylic Side Table or Stool by Natalie Tredgett
Located in London, GB
Inspired by the intricate texture of a cherished 1970s lamp, these sculptural tables are made from coloured eco-resin. Resin has many desirable qualities, it is easily mouldable, mor...
Acrylic, Resin
Pair of Wooden Nightstands by Studio Glustin
By Glustin Creation
Located in Saint-Ouen (PARIS), FR
Elegant pair of nightstands in sculpted wood and brass. 3 Drawers. Creation by Studio Glustin. France, 2022.
Brass
$2,850 / item
H 14.18 in W 15.75 in D 15.75 in
Set of 3 Stack 880 Amber Glass Modular Coffee Table by Niccolò Devetag
By Billiani 1911
Located in Milan, IT
Stack 880 by Niccolò Devetag is a modular collection of colorful blown-glass coffee tables designed with flexibility in mind. Its amber hue interacts elegantly with light, producing ...
Glass
Vintage Dark Red Illuminated Letter E , 1980s
Located in Kojetice, CZ
This vintage industrial plastic dark red facade illuminated letter E was made in Italy during the 1970s and comes from an old advertising banner. It is equipped with a LED strip. .T...
Plastic
$950
H 10.75 in W 9.15 in D 14 in
Swedish Designer, Wall Light, Bentwood, Paper, Plastic, Sweden, 1980s
Located in High Point, NC
An adjustable bentwood, paper and plastic wall light designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1980s. Please note lamp functions via plug in, cord feeding from stem close to backplate. O...
Plastic, Bentwood, Paper
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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