Multicolored Glass Moravian Star Chandelier, Germany, 20th C
Located in New York City, NY
Multicolored Glass Moravian Star Chandelier
20th Century German Chandeliers and Pendants
Metal
Multicolored Glass Moravian Star Chandelier, Germany, 20th C
Located in New York City, NY
Multicolored Glass Moravian Star Chandelier
Metal
Moravian Star Pendant Chandelier
By Lightolier
Located in New York, NY
Classic Moravian Star hanging pendant chandelier, light fixture, constructed of frosted glass, and
Metal
Frosted Moravian Star Pendent
Located in Peekskill, NY
in the close-up photos. These lamps have a great look. The Moravian Star tradition goes back to
Glass
$4,500
H 18 in Dm 29 in
Extremely Rare HUGE Asymmetric Moravian Star White Chandelier Midcentury Italy
Located in Firenze, Toscana
chandelier. Add 21 inches with original canopy intact. Will be shipped free UPS priority from Italy, no
Metal
$1,361
H 26.78 in W 14.18 in D 14.18 in
1920’s Moravian Glass Star Pendant Ceiling Light with Etched Star Decoration
Located in Hastings, GB
An early 20th century star shaped ceiling light in brass and glass, each of the glass panels is
Brass
1920’s Moravian Glass French Star Pendant Ceiling Light
Located in Hastings, GB
An early 20th century French star shaped ceiling light in brass and glass, each of the glass panels
Brass
Unavailable
1930's Moravian Star Pendant Light
Located in Woodbury, CT
A very fine mirrored glass moravian star pendant ceiling light. Mirrors are semi-translucent and
Tin
1920s Lovely Moravian Star Pendant Chandelier
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Classic vintage moravian star fixture having light yellowish cream glass and original bronze
Brass
Moravian Star Pendent
Located in Peekskill, NY
in the close-up photos. All the glass is intact. These lamps have a great look. The Moravian Star
Glass
Geometric Moravian Star Pendant Lamp
Located in Denton, TX
canopy It was at a Moravian School in Niesky, Germany, that the first Moravian Star was created. A
Lead
Unique Amber Moravian Star Pendent
Located in Peekskill, NY
in the close-up photos. All the glass is intact. These lamps have a great look. The Moravian Star
Glass
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Moravian Star/ spotnik Glass Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
Vintage (mid-century) hanging lamp in the shape of a Moravian star, beautifully crafted from white
Glass
Unique Prismatic Moravian Star Pendent
Located in Peekskill, NY
and aging process for some types of glass. The Moravian Star tradition goes back to German schools
Unique Prismatic Moravian Star Pendent
Located in Peekskill, NY
and aging process for some types of glass. The Moravian Star tradition goes back to German schools
Large Vintage 1950s Moravian Star Pendant
Located in Denver, CO
A beautiful Moravian star pendant with clear gold pebbled glass. This over scaled star has great
Metal
Sold
H 18 in Dm 18 in
Pop Art Hanging Pendant Light Moravian Lucky Star Lucite & Aluminum, Italy 1960s
By Lightolier
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1960s European moravian geometric lucky star hanging pendant pop art lamp in lucite & aluminum
Aluminum
Moravian Star Chandelier
By Charles J. Weinstein 1
Located in Bridgewater, CT
The Moravian star chandelier by C-J Weinstein.
Crystal, Brass
Moravian Star Pendent
Located in Peekskill, NY
in the close-up photos. All the glass is intact. These lamps have a great look. The Moravian Star
Glass
Clear Moravian Star Pendent
Located in Peekskill, NY
in the close-up photos. These lamps have a great look. The Moravian Star tradition goes back to
Glass
Amber Textured Glass Moravian Star Pendent
Located in Peekskill, NY
in the close-up photos. These lamps have a great look. The Moravian Star tradition goes back to
Stained Glass
Large Leaded Glass Moravian Star Lighting Fixture
Located in New York, NY
A very beautiful, handmade and electrified, leaded clear glass Moravian star lighting fixture.
Moravian Star Frosted Glass Pendant '2 available'
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
3-809ab Moravian star pendant Takes one Edison based bulb 60 Watt 2 available one has stabilized
Metal
Very Large Frosted Glass Moravian Star Lighting Fixture
Located in New York, NY
A very large and beautiful, handmade and electrified, frosted glass Moravian star lighting fixture.
Moravian Star Light Fixture
Located in Highland Park, IL
26 point,glass and metal star light fixture from old cathedral
VIntage Moravian Star Glass Fixture
Located in Chicago, IL
A spectacular hanging fixture made of molded textured creamy white glass, each star point
Chrome
Striking 1930s Moravian Multi-Color Star Light
Located in Pasadena, CA
Hard to find Moravian star with multicolor stained glass. Circa 1930's.. Body of fixture is 21" H
$7,200 / item
H 14 in Dm 36 in
Grand Mid-Century Flush Mount Uplight Ceiling Lamp from Filmcasino Vienna, 1950s
Located in Vienna, AT
We are delighted to present this stunning bowl-shaped pendant light / uplight plafoniere / flush mount light fixture dating back to the 1950s. (Actually there were three pieces avail...
Metal, Aluminum, Brass
$2,500 / item
H 29 in Dm 19 in
Organic Modern Small Table Lamp Natural Wood Handmade Ivory Fluted Shade
By Isabel Moncada
Located in San Antonio, TX
PATA DE ELEFANTE SMALL table lamp was designed for the Atomic collection by Mexican artist Isabel Moncada. Named Pata de Elefante –Elephant's Foot– for the prominent shape at its ba...
Wood, Fabric, Linen, Fiberglass
$1,650 / item
H 16.1 in Dm 11.5 in
'Plissé White Edition' Pleated Textile Table Lamp by Folkform for Örsjö
By Örsjö Industri AB
Located in Glendale, CA
'Plissé White Edition' pleated textile table lamp by Folkform for Örsjö. This unique table lamp was awarded “Lighting of the Year 2022” by Residence Magazine Sweden, who called it “...
Textile
Leather Meander Wall Sconce
Located in Pound Ridge, NY
Our updated Meander Reader light with leather wrapped flexible arm and a larger cone shade and new upward angle feature. Bulb can be fully recessed. Comes with suggested LED bulb. ...
Brass
Solana Wall Sconces
By Blueprint Lighting
Located in Westport, CT
The "Solana" wall mount sconce or reading light is strongly influenced by Scandinavian, Danish, French, and Italian Mid-Century Modernism. The walnut back plate (available in natural...
Enamel, Brass
Murano Hand Blown Chartreuse Green Glass Chandelier, in stock
Located in Miami, FL
Murano hand blown studio glass chandelier, in stock All different shaped chartreuse green discs with white details, rigadin technique Brass plated structure with 24 exposed brass reg...
Brass
$6,733 / set
H 24.01 in W 18.12 in D 14.18 in
Pair of Park Night Stands in Noir Oxblood Lacquer by Yaniv Chen for Lemon
By Lemon
Located in Amsterdam, NL
The Park nightstand is the epitome of exquisite craftsmanship, featuring meticulously proportioned dimensions and exceptional detailing that make it an ideal bedside companion. Our f...
Lacquer
The 'Matisse' Etagere
Located in London, GB
The 'Matisse' wrought iron side table. A hand made and patinated wrought iron etagere with whimsical Matisse style cut-out decoration. Made to order based on a 1960s original. Avail...
Wrought Iron
Cannes French Inspired Small Iron Drink Table in Iron Finish
By Bloom Home Inc
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
Cannes small iron drink table in iron finish Inspired by the antique version, this small drink table is forged iron with a small round tabletop. Offered in either the dark iron fini...
Iron
Capiz Shell Table Lamp, Model Cornelia
By Dusty Deco
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Cornelia Table Lamp is a lamp that is made from capiz shells which gives the material an irregular structure. This makes each lamp unique, something that adds to its character and pe...
Brass
$2,838 / item
H 24 in W 24 in D 24 in
Modern Fabric Pendant Light by Studio Mirei, Nebula 60, from Costantini
Located in New York, NY
The Nebula collection is drawn out of the interstellar clouds of dust and gas in space - regions where stars begin to form. Made of a woven natural fiber from the banana tree, which ...
Natural Fiber
$1,724 / item
H 118.12 in W 37.8 in D 37.8 in
Douglas Mont 'In The Air' 6 Chandelier by DCW Editions Paris
By Douglas Mont
Located in Tilburg, NL
Douglas Mont 'In The Air' 6 Chandelier by DCW Editions Paris, France. New, current production. A chandelier from space With its UFO-like lights, the chandelier In the Air created b...
Metal
$8,668 / set
H 24.01 in Dm 13.78 in
Pair of Constant Night Stands in Poplar Burl wood by Master for Lemon
By Lemon
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Envisioned by designer Yaniv Chen, the Constant nightstand exudes an air of refined luxury, celebrating the inherent splendor of Poplar burl wood. Meticulously crafted with impeccabl...
Burl, Poplar
Glossy Cream Ceramic Chandelier in Antique Brass 5-Arm 42.5" DIA
By Lostine
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Five antique brass patina arms curve up from a ceramic cluster dish to five tall stoneware ceramic shades in a glossy glaze with a subtle off-white hue. With a fixed black walnut orb...
Brass
$16,861 / item
H 53.15 in W 125.99 in D 59.06 in
Oval Brass and Parchment Chandelier by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires
By Diego Mardegan
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Beautiful chandelier by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires, this other version of the spider chandelier has longer arms on the sides giving the oval shape. The metal arms paint...
Metal, Brass
$13,655 / item
H 49.22 in Dm 70.87 in
Brass and Parchment Paper Chandelier by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires
By Diego Mardegan
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Impressive chandelier made of white enameled brass arms holding six beautiful parchment paper shades, which can be adjusted thanks to the handle of each socket. Signed by the arti...
Brass
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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