"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
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 Tobia Scarpa, Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, Friedel Wauer, 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
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
Tobia Scarpa "Nuvola" Chandelier, circa 1960
By Tobia Scarpa, Flos
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 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" 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, 1962
Metal
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
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
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H 21.66 in Dm 31.5 in
Italian modern cocoon and metal Chandelier Nuvola by Tobia Scarpa for Flos 1970s
By Tobia Scarpa, Flos
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 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" 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
Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Nuvola, Pendant Light, Flos, 1960s
By Flos, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Paris, FR
Afra & Tobia Scarpa (1935-2011 & 1935-) "Nuvola" A cocoon pendant light, with a sprayed resin
Metal
"Nuvola" Cocoon 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
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H 15.36 in Dm 21.66 in
Italian Midcentury Cocoon Chandelier Nuvola by Tobia Scarpa for Flos, 1970s
By Flos, Tobia Scarpa
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian midcentury Cocoon chandelier Nuvola by Tobia Scarpa for Flos, 1970s Chandelier mod. Nuvola
Metal
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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.
$5,850Sale Price|20% Off
H 28.25 in W 78.25 in D 39.25 in
Roche Bobois Attributed Pink and Grey Marble Dining Table, circa 1980s
By Roche Bobois
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An incredibly stylish grey and pink veined dining table attributed to Roche Bobois, circa 1980s, featuring a large oval top with gorgeous and exotic veining sitting on top of an oval...
Marble
$3,085
H 28.35 in Dm 17.72 in
Heavy Danish Modern Swivel Stool in Patinated Leather & Oak, Fritz Hansen, 1930s
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Odense, DK
Big and sturdy Danish Modern swivel stool attributed to Fritz Hansen, Denmark in the 1930s. The stool is in very good original condition. The thick and soft natural leather is worn b...
Leather, Oak
Hans-Agne Jakobsson '1003 Hans Pendant' in Pine for Vaarnii
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Vaarnii
Located in Glendale, CA
Hans-Agne Jakobsson '1003 Hans Pendant' in pine for Vaarnii. First created by legendary designer Hans-Agne Jakobsson, the '1003 Hans Pendant' is a uniquely architectural lamp with a...
Pine
$11,388
H 53.15 in Dm 13.78 in
Carlo Nason Mazzega Floor Lamp Model LT 316 in Murano Glass, Italy 1970s
By Mazzega, Carlo Nason
Located in Roma, IT
Rare and iconic floor lamp model "LT 316" designed by Carlo Nason and produced by Mazzega in Italy during the 1970s. Fully original and in fabulous condition, with no missing parts...
Brass
$29,670 / set
H 35.44 in W 19.1 in D 20.48 in
Midcentury Modern Mahogany and Leather Dining Chairs, Josef Frank, Sweden, 1950s
By Josef Frank, Svenskt Tenn
Located in Stockholm, SE
Set of eight dining chairs by Josef Frank, made from mahogany with green leather seats. Elegant slender lines with tall, ribbed backs. Decor of brass nails around the corners of the ...
Leather, Mahogany
'Euclide' Steel Centre Table Structure by Stephane Ducatteau
By Stephane Ducatteau
Located in London, London
'Euclide' steel centre table structure by Stephane Ducatteau, France, 2003. Signed. All Ducatteau pieces are available exclusively from Decoratum and are To Order only. Please...
Steel
$2,895 / set
H 31 in W 22 in D 22 in
Borje Johanson Teak & Chrome Swivel Bar Stools for Johanson Design
By Börje Johanson, Johanson Design
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Dimensions: 31in H x 22in W x 22in D. ________________________________________ Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to life, and we ta...
Steel
$4,076 / set
H 37.8 in W 7.88 in D 3.94 in
Pair of Long White Murano Glass Sconces in Feather Shape, Long Wall Lights
By Barovier
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
This very elegant pair of Murano glass sconces has got feather shape and features 2 nuances of white glass. It gives a warm and pleasant light and provides a luxurious touch in all s...
Murano Glass
Ensamble Pouf in Escondido Alma 35
By Caterina Moretti
Located in Zapopan, Jalisco
The word "ensamble" means a set and comes from the French "ensemble," referring to one with another, together. From their own individuality, Peca (Guadalajara, 2007) and Studio84 (M...
Upholstery, Wood
$2,325 / item
H 28.35 in W 21.66 in D 1.97 in
"Ca'Favretto" Murano Glass Mirror in Venetian Style, by Fratelli Tosi Murano
By Fratelli Tosi
Located in Murano Venezia, IT
Murano glass mirror in Venetian Style, mirror made to a design by Fratelli Tosi, entirely handmade according to the techniques of our ancestors. Mirror composed of a crystal frame o...
Art Glass, Mirror, Murano Glass
$2,825 / item
H 7 in Dm 18 in
Leather Pendant Light in Cobalt, Capa, Talabartero Collection Saddle Lamp
By L'Aviva Home
Located in New York, NY
The lamps in this collection are inspired by Colombia’s equestrian heritage, layered with a jewel-toned color palette that takes inspiration from the works of Colombian artist Fernan...
Brass
Japanese Antique Wabi Sabi Small Drawer 1860s-1900s
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
Very old Japanese small drawer. This furniture is from the Meiji period (1860s-1900s). It is made of cedar wood. The round handles are made of iron. These drawers are tasteful, rust...
Cedar
Quadrifoglio table lamp by Harvey Guzzini, 1970s
By Harvey Guzzini, Gae Aulenti
Located in amstelveen, NL
Quadrifoglio lamp, Harvey Guzzini, 1970s. A stunning and very rare early edition vintage table Lamp designed by Harvey Guzzini in Italy. This model is called the 'Quadrifoglio' lamp...
Chrome
Artemis IV Wall Lamp by Aver
Located in Geneve, CH
Artemis IV Wall Lamp by Aver Dimensions: D 5 x W 10 x H 5 cm Materials: Hand-blown glass, metal, crystals, and white quartz. Available in different finishes. All our lamps can be w...
Crystal, Quartz, Metal, Other
$1,959 / item
H 32.29 in W 17.72 in D 22.84 in
Dining Chair Urban by WOO - High-End Contemporary Chair for Artful Dining Spaces
By Dmitriy Kozinenko
Located in Kyiv, UA
Urban Chair by Dmytro Kozinenko – Modern Design Inspired by Urban Architecture Discover the Urban Chair, a stunning creation by designer Dmytro Kozinenko that redefines the concept ...
Steel
Mawu Chair in Imprimé by Laura Gonzalez
By laura gonzalez
Located in Paris, FR
Made in France with hand-turned, flared oak legs in golden satin finish. Upholstered backrest and seat in textured jacquard velvet fabric (LG.FB-31).
Fabric, Satin, Oak
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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