"Nuvola" Pendant Light by Tobia Scarpa for Flos, Italy
By Tobia Scarpa
Located in Brussels, BE
Iconic "Nuvola" Pendant Light by Tobia Scarpa for Flos, Italy.
Resin
"Nuvola" Pendant Light by Tobia Scarpa for flos, Italy.
By Tobia Scarpa
Located in Brussels, BE
"Nuvola" Pendant Light by Tobia Scarpa for flos, Italy.
Resin
Rare 'Nuvola' Suspension Light by Tobia Scarpa for Flos
By Tobia Scarpa, Flos
Located in Los Angeles, CA
"Nuvola" Cocoon suspension light by Tobia Scarpa for Flos. Designed and Manufactured in Italy
Steel
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
Plastic
Fantasma Grande by Tobia Scarpa for Flos 1961
By Tobia Scarpa
Located in Arezzo, Italy
la Nuvola dello stesso Scarpa. Figlio dell’architetto Carlo Scarpa, Tobia Scarpa nasce a Venezia il 1
Metal
Tobia Scarpa style. Space Age Cocoon Resin table lamp, Italy, 1960s
By Friedel Wauer, Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, Tobia Scarpa, Isamu Noguchi, George Nelson
Located in SANT ADRIÀ DE BESÒS, ES
Space Age table lamp in the style of Tobia Scarpa’s iconic “Nuvola” pendant lamp for Flos, Italy
Metal, Iron
$2,882
H 12.21 in Dm 15.75 in
Cocoon resin. Space Age pendant lamp in the style of Castiglioni, Italy, 1970s
By Estiluz Lighting, Tobia Scarpa, Friedel Wauer, Achille Castiglioni, George Nelson
Located in SANT ADRIÀ DE BESÒS, ES
Scarpa’s iconic “Nuvola” pendant lamp for Flos. Collectible item. The Cocoon material was invented after
Metal
Tobia Scarpa "Nuvola" Chandelier, circa 1960
By Flos, Tobia Scarpa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Impressive "Nuvola" chandelier by Tobia Scarpa. Metal and "cocoon" plastic. Produced by Flos, 1962
Metal
Tobia Scarpa "Nuvola" Chandelier for Flos
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Dallas, TX
Large vintage cocoon "Nuvola" light fixture by Tobia Scarpa for Flos, 1962.
Metal
Cocoon Floor Lamp Nuvola by Tobia Scarpa, Italy
By Tobia Scarpa
Located in Paris, FR
Cocoon floor lamp Nuvola by Tobia Scarpa, Italy. It is resting on a metal structure and a circular
Marble, Metal
Tobia Scarpa "Nuvola" Chandelier, circa 1960, Italy
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Flos
Located in Melbourne, VIC
Impressive "Nuvola" pendant light by Tobia Scarpa. Metal and "cocoon" plastic
"Nuvola" Suspension Light by Tobia Scarpa for Flos
By Flos, Tobia Scarpa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
"Nuvola" suspension light by Tobia Scarpa for Flos. Designed and manufactured in Italy, circa 1960
Steel
Nuvola Suspension Light by Tobia Scarpa for Flos
By Flos, Tobia Scarpa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
"Nuvola" suspension light by Tobia Scarpa for Flos. Designed and manufactured in Italy, circa 1960s
Steel
"Nuvola" Suspension Light by Tobia Scarpa for Flos
By Flos, Tobia Scarpa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Nuvola suspension light by Tobia Scarpa for Flos. Designed and manufactured in Italy, 1962
Metal
Rare 'Nuvola' Suspension Light by Tobia Scarpa for Flos
By Flos, Tobia Scarpa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
"Nuvola" Cocoon suspension light by Tobia Scarpa for Flos. Designed and Manufactured in Italy
Steel
Large Nuvola ceiling lamp designed by Tobia Scarpa for Flos 1963
By Tobia Scarpa
Located in Arezzo, Italy
Large Nuvola ceiling lamp designed by Tobia Scarpa for Flos, 1963. Internal structure in white
Metal
Sold
H 21.66 in Dm 31.5 in
Italian modern cocoon and metal Chandelier Nuvola by Tobia Scarpa for Flos 1970s
By Flos, Tobia Scarpa
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern cocoon and metal Chandelier Nuvola by Tobia Scarpa for Flos, 1970s Large chandelier
Metal
Huge 'Nuvola' Prototype Cocoon by Tobia Scarpa
Located in New York, NY
This Huge Cocoon Is a Unique Pre-Production Prototype Designed by Tobia Scarpa in 1960 to Introduce
Nuvola ceiling lamp by Tobia Scarpa for Flos 1963
By Tobia Scarpa
Located in Arezzo, Italy
Large Nuvola Ceiling lamp designed by Tobia Scarpa for Flos, 1963. White coated internal steel
Metal
Nuvola ceiling lamp by Tobia Scarpa for Flos 1963
By Tobia Scarpa
Located in Arezzo, Italy
Large Nuvola Ceiling lamp designed by Tobia Scarpa for Flos, 1963. White coated internal steel
Metal
"Nuvola" Suspension Light by Tobia Scarpa for Flos
By Tobia Scarpa, Flos
Located in Los Angeles, CA
"Nuvola" suspension light by Tobia Scarpa for Flos. Designed and manufactured in Italy, circa 1960
Steel
'Nuvola' Suspension Light by Tobia Scarpa for Flos
By Tobia Scarpa, Flos
Located in Los Angeles, CA
"Nuvola" suspension light by Tobia Scarpa for Flos. Designed and manufactured in Italy, circa 1960s
Steel
"Nuvola" Pendant Light by Tobia Scarpa for flos, 1960s
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Brussels, BE
"Nuvola" Pendant Light by Tobia Scarpa for flos
Resin
"Nuvola" Cocoon Suspension Light by Tobia Scarpa for Flos
By Tobia Scarpa, Flos
Located in Los Angeles, CA
"Nuvola" Cocoon suspension light by Tobia Scarpa for Flos. Designed and Manufactured in Italy
Steel
Large Nuvola ceiling lamp designed by Tobia Scarpa for Flos 1963
By Tobia Scarpa
Located in Arezzo, Italy
Large Nuvola ceiling lamp designed by Tobia Scarpa for Flos, 1963. Internal structure in white
Metal
Sold
H 15.36 in Dm 21.66 in
Italian Midcentury Cocoon Chandelier Nuvola by Tobia Scarpa for Flos, 1970s
By Tobia Scarpa, Flos
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian midcentury Cocoon chandelier Nuvola by Tobia Scarpa for Flos, 1970s Chandelier mod. Nuvola
Metal
Sold
H 59.06 in Dm 33.47 in
Italian Mid Century Cocoon Nuvola Chandelier by Tobia Scarpa for Flos, 1962
By Flos, Tobia Scarpa
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian Mid-Century Modern cocoon Nuvola chandelier by Tobia Scarpa for Flos, 1962. Large light
Parchment Paper
Sold
H 25.6 in Dm 37.01 in
Large Italian Mid Century Cocoon Nuvola Chandelier, Tobia Scarpa for Flos, 1962
By Flos, Tobia Scarpa
Located in Chiavari, Liguria
A large cocoon Nuvola chandelier by Tobia Scarpa for Flos designed in the 1962 and crafted in the
Metal
Sold
H 25.6 in Dm 37.01 in
Large Italian Mid Century Cocoon Nuvola Chandelier, Tobia Scarpa for Flos, 1962
By Flos, Tobia Scarpa
Located in Chiavari, Liguria
A large cocoon Nuvola chandelier by Tobia Scarpa for Flos designed in the 1962 and crafted in the
Metal
Sold
H 25.6 in Dm 37.01 in
Tobia Scarpa Large Italian Mid Century Cocoon Nuvola Chandelier Flos, Italy 1962
By Flos, Tobia Scarpa
Located in Chiavari, Liguria
A large cocoon Nuvola chandelier by Tobia Scarpa for Flos designed in the 1962 and crafted in the
Metal
Sold
H 11.82 in Dm 17.33 in
Nuvola Model Cocoon Suspension Lamp by Tobia Scarpa for Flos, 1960s, Italy
By Flos, Tobia Scarpa
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Nuvola model cocoon suspension pendant lamp by Tobia Scarpa for Flos, 1960s, Italy Lampshade is
Resin
Sold
H 25.6 in Dm 33.47 in
Large Italian Mid Century Cocoon Nuvola Chandelier, Tobia Scarpa for Flos, 1962
By Flos, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Milan, IT
Large Italian Mid-Century Cocoon Nuvola Chandelier Tobia Scarpa for Flos, 1962 Carries three light
Metal
Tobia Scarpa Fantasma Floor Lamp by Flos Italia
By Tobia Scarpa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Viscontea by the Castiglioni brothers, the Taraxacum and the Nuvola by Scarpa himself. Two very small
Steel
Fantasma Grande by Tobia Scarpa for Flos 1961
By Tobia Scarpa
Located in Arezzo, Italy
la Nuvola dello stesso Scarpa. Figlio dell’architetto Carlo Scarpa, Tobia Scarpa nasce a Venezia il 1
Metal
Cocoon Suspension Lamp, Italian Manufacture, 1960s
By Tobia Scarpa
Located in Arezzo, Italy
resin. Excellent condition. In the style of the Nuvola model by Tobia Scarpa. For all the iconic items
Metal
Cocoon Suspension Lamp, Italian Manufacture, 1960s
By Tobia Scarpa
Located in Arezzo, Italy
resin. Excellent condition. In the style of the Nuvola model by Tobia Scarpa. For all the iconic items
Metal
Chandelier Nuvola by Tobia Scarpa, Flos
By Tobia Scarpa
Located in Milan, IT
Made on 1962.
Chandelier Attributed Tobia Scarpa "cloud" Cocoon
By Flos, Tobia Scarpa
Located in Napoli, NA
TOBIA SCARPA Una lampada a sospensione 'Nuvola' per FLOS, Struttura i Metallica rivestita in
Parchment Paper
Huge Italian lamp 'Nuvola' by Tobia Scarpa
Located in JM Haarlem, NL
Rare Italian lamp, the 'Nuvola' by Tobia Scarpa. Manufactured by Flos.
Metal
Chandelier Nuvola by Tobia Scarpa for Flos
By Tobia Scarpa
Located in Milan, IT
Chandelier Nuvola by Tobia Scarpa for Flos. Made in 1962.
$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
Pair of Constant Night Stands in Oak 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 wood. Meticulously crafted with impeccable proportion...
Oak
$2,074 / item
H 80.7 in Dm 6.7 in
Tito Agnoli Model #387 'Agnoli' Floor Lamp in Nickel and Travertine for Oluce
By Tito Agnoli, Oluce
Located in Glendale, CA
Tito Agnoli model #387 'Agnoli' floor lamp in nickel and travertine for Oluce. Designed in 1954, this ultra-refined lamp is now considered to be a key forerunner of minimalism. Exe...
Travertine, Metal, Nickel
$2,161 / item
H 17.72 in W 15.75 in D 11.82 in
Brass Cabinet Modern Floating Brass Side Table Nightstand
By Renats Kotlevs
Located in Riga, LV
Exquisite custom nightstand, a masterpiece crafted from engineered wood and adorned with a polished, slightly brushed, burnished, varnished brass finish. This exceptional piece is de...
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Canopy Bed - US King
Located in Westwood, NJ
A Mid-Century Modern style canopy bed with a dramatic vertical slat back design. It has an architecturally inspired design that features Rich Walnut vertical slats, warmly contrasted...
Wood
$1,372 / item
H 13.39 in W 10.63 in D 10.63 in
Set Antique Vintage Acorn Opaline White Milk Glass Ceiling Pendant Light Lamp
Located in Sale, GB
- A fabulous run of church opaline acorn pendant lights with steel galleries, circa 1950. - Wear commensurate with age, all in excellent condition, the steel galleries are aged worn...
Glass
$7,495
H 118 in W 28 in D 28 in
Art Deco Revival Monumental Brass Etched Glass Hanging Light Fixture Chandelier
Located in Topeka, KS
Magnificent vintage Art Deco Revival monumental hanging light fixture or chandelier comprised of six glass “wing” panels with etched details, brass ferrule, shaft, brackets, and a ne...
Brass
$3,900 / set
H 15 in Dm 10 in
Pair of 'Bloc' Parchment Lamps with Parchment Paper Shades by Design Frères
By Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of 'Bloc' parchment clad table lamps with matching parchment paper shades by Design Frères.
Hide, Wood, Parchment Paper
$6,364 / set
H 24.01 in Dm 13.78 in
Pair of Constant Night Stands in Iroko Wood by Master Studio for Lemon
By Lemon
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Neatly proportioned with exceptional detailing, the constant nightstand is your perfect bedside partner. In our furniture making, the IDEA is to create special pieces that you can bu...
Hardwood
$2,800 / set
H 14.75 in W 8.5 in D 4 in
Pair of Art Deco Style Pink Murano Glass Demilune Wall Lights, in Stock
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of Art Deco style pink Murano glass demilune wall sconces, in stock One LED E26 base socket. Pink glass sphere and brass fittings. Pink textured Murano glass, Wired to the Ameri...
Brass
$6,800 / item
H 16 in W 60 in D 30 in
Long 'Diagramme' Wrought Iron and Travertine Coffee Table by Design Frères
By Marc du Plantier, Design Frères, Paul Dupré-Lafon
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Long 'Diagramme' wrought iron and travertine coffee table by Design Frères. Chic blackened wrought iron and polished raw travertine French, 1940s style coffee table. Handmade. Trav...
Travertine, Wrought Iron
$5,212Sale Price / set|30% Off
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
$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
LU Louis Sconce AS
By Lumfardo Luminaires
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Handsome LU Louis sconce AS. An all brass wall sconce in an aged silver finish with patterned perforations by Lumfardo Luminaires. Made contemporary in the US. Multiples available fo...
Brass, Nickel
$5,900 / set
H 25 in W 7.5 in D 4 in
Modern Murano Glass Sconces, Hand-Blown Smoked Glass & Brass Frame
Located in Austin, TX
Pair of Murano glass paneled sconces; each crafted with three curved panels of hand-blown smoked glass on a brass frame. We love the modern style and hand-crafted quality of these sc...
Brass
$592 / item
H 23.5 in W 23.5 in D 2 in
Set of 2 Brutalist Whitewashed Reclaimed Wood Collage Tiles by Peter Glassford
By Peter Glassford
Located in San Antonio, TX
A sculptural White wash collage tiles by Peter Glassford, handcrafted from reclaimed wood fragments and assembled into a richly textured, one-of-a-kind composition. Each tile measure...
Wood
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.