$2,000Sale Price|20% Off
H 12 in Dm 11.5 in
Geometric Icosahedron Pendant Lamp Light Vitrolite Glass Globe as George Nelson
By George Nelson
Located in Hyattsville, MD
. Very rare George Nelson (attributed) poly triangular icosahedron globe pendant light. Originally
Milk Glass
'Pear' Pendant Light by George Nelson
By George Nelson
Located in London, GB
A waxed paper pendant light with brushed nickel ceiling plate, gallery and original flex, multiples
Nickel
Small 'Cigar' Pendant Light by George Nelson
By George Nelson
Located in London, GB
A waxed paper pendant light with brushed nickel ceiling plate, gallery and original flex, multiples
Nickel
Mini Bubble Pendant Light by George Nelson
By George Nelson
Located in London, GB
A paper spherical pendant light with brushed nickel ceiling plate, gallery and original flex
Nickel
Sold
H 33.08 in W 14.97 in D 14.97 in
Large Vintage George Nelson Cigar Bubble Pendant Light Produced by Modernica USA
By George Nelson
Located in Hastings, GB
A large George Nelson cigar bubble pendant light. Designed in 1952, this was produced by Modernica
Steel, Nickel
George Nelson Hanging Bubble Light with Original Box
By George Nelson
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A Classic vintage George Nelson hanging bubble light with original ceiling plate and box, retains
Medium 'Cigar' Pendant Light
By George Nelson
Located in London, GB
By George Nelson. A waxed paper pendant light with brushed nickel ceiling plate, gallery and
Nickel
Large 'Cigar' Pendant Light
By George Nelson
Located in London, GB
By George Nelson. A waxed paper pendant light with brushed nickel ceiling plate, gallery and
Nickel
Modernist Net Light circa 1959, George Nelson, Lucia Derespinis, Howard Miller
By George Nelson, Howard Miller
Located in Buffalo, NY
Extremely rare midcentury hanging pendant. Nice original condition, minor tears to bottom, does not
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Faceted Milk Glass Geometric Pendant Light
By George Nelson
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Spectacular, Mid-Century Modern, 20 sided polygon, faceted milk glass, geometric form, pendant
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Multi-Faceted Milk Glass Pendant Light
By George Nelson
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-Century Modern, multifaceted, milk glass pendant light with brass is newly wired with 48 inches
Brass
Cocoon Pendant light, Friedel Wauer for Goldkant Leuchten, 1960s
By Tobia Scarpa, Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, Goldkant Leuchten, George Nelson, Friedel Wauer
Located in Brussels, Brussels
Nelson, Pier & Achille Castiglione and Tobia Scarpa were fascinated by the light effect and the
Steel
Large George Nelson Bubble Sphere Pendant Light
By George Nelson
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Original, 1950s, George Nelson for Herman Miller pendant light features an impressively oversized
Steel
George Nelson Mid-Century Modern Cocoon Pendant Light
By George Nelson
Located in Astoria, NY
Mid-Century Modern cocoon ceiling pendant light designed by George Nelson. The piece was made in
Metal
George Nelson Bubble Saucer Pendant Light
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Redding, CT
George Nelson Bubble Saucer Pendant Light.The George Nelson Bubble Lamp Saucer Pendant was designed
Steel
George Nelson Bubble Light
By George Nelson
Located in San Francisco, CA
A Bubble light by George Nelson for The Howard Miller Company. Apple shaped with the original label
Stainless Steel
Vintage George Nelson Faceted Milk Glass Geometric Pendant Globe Lamp Light
By George Nelson
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Very rare George Nelson (attributed) poly triangular icosahedron globe pendant light. Originally
Milk Glass
Elegant Pair of 1960s Bubble Light by George Nelson
By George Nelson
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Elegant pair of George Nelson bubble lights, we can sell them individual, price is for the pair.
Metal
Midcentury Big Pendant Light, Kaare Klint Design, Denmark, 1970s
By Kaare Klint, Poul Christiansen, George Nelson
Located in Praha, CZ
Very nice style of lighting.
Plastic
George Nelson Large Bubble Pendant Light
By George Nelson, Howard Miller
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
George Nelson for Howard Milelr large bubble pendant light. Very good original condition with newly
Rubber
George Nelson Large Bubble Pendant Light
By George Nelson, Howard Miller
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
George Nelson for Howard Milelr large bubble pendant light. Very good original condition with newly
Rubber
Large George Nelson Light Fixture
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Large, vintage George Nelson balloon light fixture in the classic "Ball" design. Fantastic
Brass four light hanging fixture
By George Nelson
Located in Hudson, NY
Mid century modern four light chandelier with iron detail and holophane lenses for each perforated
Brass, Iron
Original George Nelson 'Ball Pendant' Bubble Light
By Howard Miller, George Nelson
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
An original H-725 bubble light designed by George Nelson for Howard Miller in 1947. The lightweight
Metal
George Nelson Stool by Herman Miller, Mid-Century Modern, 1960s
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Berlin, DE
George Nelson Stool for Herman Miller, USA - 1960s in all original condition with the rare brown base George Nelson (1908-1986) was an American industrial designer and architect who...
Metal
$4,500
H 23.63 in Dm 17.72 in
Midcentury "Kontrast" Pendant by Poul Henningsen, Made in Denmark, 1960s
By Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen
Located in Lejre, DK
Contrast pendant in painted metal, designed in 1958 by Poul Henningsen for Louis Poulsen Denmark. Great original condition.
Metal
French Art Deco tambour screen room-divider
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Oakland, CA
French Art Deco tambour room divider / folding screen crafted of heart pine, can be coiled and shaped into multiple positions to fit the space as needed. Possibly Baumann et Fils, Me...
Pine
Art Deco Pullman 20th Century Limited Train Car Lights
By Henry Dreyfuss
Located in Surrey, BC
we have a quantity of 40 authentic deco flush mounts . These lights were mounted in the ceiling of the 20th Century Limited. Henry Dreyfuss re-designed both the exterior and inter...
Aluminum
$6,000Sale Price|50% Off
H 13.5 in W 6.75 in D 5 in
Veracruz Mexico Pre-Columbian ceramic Warrior figure sculpture
Located in Wilton Manors, FL
Figure of a Chanting Warrior Ceramic with bitumen highlights 300-600 CE (Classic Period) Mexico, Veracruz, possibly Nopiloa Veracruz Culture Pre-Columbian, Mexico, Vera Cruz culture...
Ceramic
$10,769
H 35.83 in W 49.22 in D 22.05 in
Danish Design Midcentury Pianette by Louis Zwicki in Mahogany, 1950s
Located in Breda, Netherlands
Danish design A rare Danish midcentury pianette made of mahogany. It is called pianette due to the 82 keys rather than the standard 88 of a full size piano. This pianette is made by ...
Mahogany
Poul Henningsen for Louis Poulsen 'Louvre' Ceiling Light
By Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Poul Henningsen for Louis Poulsen, 'Louvre' pendant, coated aluminum, chrome, metal, Denmark, design 1957, production 1960s First designed in 1957, the Louvre ceiling light was orig...
Aluminum, Chrome, Metal
Early Charles Eames Dining Set
By Charles Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Chicago, IL
Early Charles Eames Dining Set, This set consists of Four DCW Dining Chairs in Birchwood and Rare DCW-1 Walnut Dining Table. Tables measures; 29¼ h × 54 w × 34 d in Chairs measures: ...
Birch, Walnut
Mid Century Multicolored Dresser Cabinet
By Hans Olsen
Located in Oakland, CA
Mid century teak cabinet in manner of Hans Olsen with series of interior gradient colored drawers. Measurements W 32" x D 20" x H 36"
Teak
Pink and Grey Geometric Constructivist Wall Sculpture
Located in Pasadena, CA
This wall sculpture is based on an assembly of cut and superimposed geometric shapes. The colors – anthracite, gray, pink, and purple– are applied in flat, even tones without gradien...
Plywood
Mid-century Design Wall Lamp / NAPAKO , 1970's.
By Napako
Located in Praha, CZ
Made in Czechoslovakia Made of Glass,Metal,Brass 2x25W,E14 or E15 bulb US wiring compatible Re-polished Fully Functional Good Original condition
Metal, Brass
Pair of Dan Johnson Three Drawer Dressers for Hayden Hall
By Hayden Hall 1, Dan Johnson
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of dresser by Dan Johnson for Hayden Hall, c.1950s, USA. The maple dressers feature three drawers with thick edges that protrude the surface top of the case pieces. Dimensions ...
Maple
$32,688
H 157.49 in W 43.31 in D 43.31 in
Mid Century Modern Staircase by Roger Tallon, Galerie Laroche in Aluminum
By Roger Tallon
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid Century Modern Staircase by Roger Tallon, Galerie Laroche in Aluminum, Rubber, France, 1960s - 14 steps
Aluminum
$6,450 / item
H 29.53 in W 20.48 in D 20.48 in
Hille Chair Designed by Robin Day, Produced in Brazil by L'Atelier, circa 1968
By Robin Day, L'Atelier San Paulo
Located in New York, NY
The Polyside chair or Hille chair, as it became known in Brazil, was the first piece to be produced on a large scale by L'Atelier, Jorge Zalszupin's company. It was designed by R...
Leather, Plastic
Rare Mid Century white Floor Lamp Sputnik - Atom, around 1980s
Located in Praha, CZ
- late 1980s - adjustable light intensity - very good original condition jr
Metal
$4,320Sale Price|20% Off
W 27 in L 480 in
Rug & Kilim’s Extra Long Flat Weave Runner Rug in Polychrome Plaid Pattern
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Handwoven in cotton, this 2x40 runner rug and flatweave is an exciting modern work by Rug & Kilim. On the Design: The textural weave plays overlapping stripes in a plaid pattern wi...
Cotton
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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