$2,014Sale Price|20% Off
H 27.56 in Dm 17.72 in
Austrian Mid-Century Octopus Chandelier Attributed to J.T. Kalmar, 1950s
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Traversetolo, IT
Splendid Austrian mid-century octopus shape chandelier with eight lights in E14 format, attributed
Brass
$4,790
H 11.03 in Dm 11.03 in
Art Deco Octopus Chandelier in Bronze & Orb Glass attributed to Aage Rafn, 1920s
By Aage Rafn
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Small unusual pendant chandelier elegantly fashioned from patinated bronze embossed with floral
Brass, Bronze
Mid-Century Modern Chandelier by Cenedese in Murano Glass, circa 1970
By Cenedese
Located in Merida, Yucatan
6 light Mid-Century Modern “Poulpe” (octopus) chandelier in hand blown opalescent blue and gold
Murano Glass
$13,400
H 38.59 in Dm 38.59 in
24-Light Mid Century Modern Chandelier by Cenedese in Murano Glass, circa 1970
By Mazzega
Located in Merida, Yucatan
Very large Mid-Century Modern “Poulpe” (octopus) chandelier with 24 lights in hand blown opalescent
Murano Glass
Octopus French Art Deco Chandelier
Located in Long Island City, NY
A French Art Deco bronze hexagonal-shaped chandelier with multi-dimensional intertwining geometric
Bronze
Vintage Italian Octopus Style Chandelier
Located in North Miami, FL
Polished brass leaves and arms with painted black tips, this eight-light chandelier will make a
Brass, Metal
$4,208 / item
H 28 in Dm 30 in
Rare 12 Flexibe Arms Octopus Design Brass and Opaline Glass Pendant Lights 1970s
Located in Lisse, NL
cool chandelier (of which we have three) could be your perfect lighting solution. This unique 12
Brass
French Art Deco Octopus Gilt Metal and Glass Chandelier (Manner of Bagues)
By Maison Baguès
Located in Queens, NY
French Art Deco style "Octopus" gilt metal & beaded glass chandelier with 16 scroll shaped
Gold Leaf, Metal
Eight-Light Octopus Chandelier
Located in Minneapolis, MN
It’s rare that we find lights like this in quantity, circa 1920s Condition: Age consistent/Good Material: Cast and stamped brass Finish: Original Country of origin: USA Illum...
Brass
Octopus Chandelier in Pyrex, Baroque Style, Italy
By VG-VGnewtrend
Located in Treviso, Treviso
with any style: this is the goal of VG design concept. Valuable and impressive, octopus is based on
Stainless Steel
Octopus Chandelier in Pyrex, Baroque Style, Italy
By VG-VGnewtrend
Located in Treviso, Treviso
with any style: this is the goal of VG design concept. Valuable and impressive, Octopus is based on
Stainless Steel
Maxi Octopus Chandelier in Pyrex, Baroque Style, Italy
By VG-VGnewtrend
Located in Treviso, Treviso
with any style: this is the goal of VG design concept. Valuable and impressive, octopus is based on
Stainless Steel
Unavailable
H 44.1 in W 27.56 in D 20.87 in
Octopus Big Wall Chandelier in Pyrex, Baroque Style, Italy
By VG-VGnewtrend
Located in Treviso, Treviso
with any style: this is the goal of VG design concept. Valuable and impressive, Octopus is based on
Stainless Steel
Unavailable
H 44.1 in W 20.87 in D 19.69 in
Octopus Small Wall Chandelier in Pyrex, Baroque Style, Italy
By VG-VGnewtrend
Located in Treviso, Treviso
with any style: this is the goal of VG design concept. Valuable and impressive, Octopus is based on
Stainless Steel
Octopus Chandelier
Located in Culver City, CA
Metamorphic chandelier with 12 articulating brass arms and painted black perforated metal shades
Brass, Metal
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Murano Amethyst Octopus Chandelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A dramatic hand blown Murano glass octupus chandelier. Has detailed amethyst glass tentacles
Italian Ceramic Octopus Chandelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
whimsical terra cotta fixture
Hand-Painted and Sculpted Pink, Black, and Teal Octopus Chandelier
By Adam Wallacavage, PJ Linden
Located in Philadelphia, PA
"Cotton Candy Octopus Chandelier", is a unique collaborative piece as part of PJ Linden's "Puff
Steel
Blue Murano Glass Octopus Chandelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Blue and clear glass, base plate and finial with 24-karat gold infused. Five light sockets / wired for the US.
Brass
Octopus Sputnik Chandelier, Italy, circa 1960
Located in Culver City, CA
Octopus Sputnik chandelier, Italy, circa 1960. Metamorphic chandelier with 19 articulating brass
Brass, Metal
Crystal Beads Octopus Pendant
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
A beaded crystal octopus shaped pendant with ornate brass ring. A single 100 watt bulb.
Crystal, Brass
Fontana Arte Lavender "Octopus" Chandeleir
Located in New York, NY
Fontana Arte Lavender "Octopus" Chandeleir
Metal
Hand-carved Octopus Tentacle Candelabra by artist collaboration
By Adam Wallacavage, PJ Linden
Located in Philadelphia, PA
a variety of mediums. My more popular Octopus Chandeliers are all handmade by me in my house/studio
Steel
Octopus Shell Chandelier
Located in Stamford, CT
A stunning eight arm octopus shell chandelier.
Sold
H 46.8 in W 34.65 in D 34.65 in
Uno & Östen Kristiansson 8-Arm "Octopus" Chandelier Model 525 Luxus Sweden 1950s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Uno & Östen Kristiansson 8-arm "Octopus" chandelier model 525 Luxus, Sweden, 1950s This Model
Opaline Glass, Oak
Sold
H 38.59 in Dm 26.78 in
Octopus Chandelier by Uno & Östen Kristiansson 1957 for Luxus Vittsjö, Sweden
By Luxus Vittsjö, Uno & Östen Kristiansson
Located in Munich, DE
Exceptional Mid Century Modern chandelier or pendant lamp 'Octopus' with opaline shades and teak
Opaline Glass, Teak
Italian Midcentury Spider/Octopus Brass Chandelier Light
Located in London, GB
An Italian midcentury chandelier light. Italy, circa 1960s. Brass construction. Re-wired. In a
Brass
Octopus Crystal Pendant
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
1-2954 An octopus shaped crystal beaded pendant having a gilded brass crown. Single light.
Crystal, Brass
Sold
H 27.56 in Dm 33.08 in
Large Chandelier by Uno & Östen Kristiansson Luxus Sweden, Teak Opal Glass, 1960
By Luxus Vittsjö, Uno & Östen Kristiansson
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A large 8-Arm "Octopus" pendant chandelier Model 525 designed by Uno & Östen Kristiansson for Luxus
Opaline Glass, Teak
Wrought Iron Octopus Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
A French Wrought Iron Six-Arm Octopus Chandelier, 19th Century
Iron
Raymond Zurr Chandelier "Octopus"
By Raymond Zurr
Located in Stamford, CT
Raymond Zurr Chandelier "Octopus" -- Used 18/12 watt bulbs
Rare Piero Fornasetti Chandelier, Octopus and Face, 1950 Fornasetti
By Fornasetti
Located in Morbio Inferiore, CH
Two elegant and super rare chandeliers by Piero Fornasetti. Beautiful variation of the face
Brass, Metal
Fine Swedish Teak and Glass Octopus-Shaped Chandelier, 1950s-1960s
Located in Vienna, Vienna
Fine Swedish teak and glass chandelier with five matte opaline glass shades suspended from five
Glass
One Octopus Light Fixture from the Monterey Culinary Academy, circa 1960s
Located in San Francisco, CA
One (one on the right and the middle one has been sold) octopus light fixture, from The Monterey
Vintage Brass and Crystal Pendant Lamp Space Age Chandelier, 1960s
Located in Bydgoszcz, PL
A beautiful vintage brass chandelier with eight (octopus) crystal spheres in the Space Age style
Crystal, Brass, Steel
Adam Wallacavage, Untitled "Octopus Chandelier #1", circa 2010
By Adam Wallacavage
Located in New York, NY
Adam Wallacavage (America, b. 1969), untitled (Octopus chandelier #1), circa 2010, epoxy resin
Epoxy Resin
$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
Rosso Wall Mirror
By Specchi Veneziani
Located in Milan, IT
Crafted in the finest Murano tradition, this exquisite Venetian mirror is a true work of art. Assembled with crystal and gold elements, and adorned with red glass flowers, each piece...
Glass
$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
$4,900 / item
H 34 in W 86 in D 42 in
Custom Made Modern English Arm Sofa in Performance Linen Velvet - 86"
By Bloom Home Inc
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
This beautiful english arm sofa has a modern twist, with its single bench cushion, and beautiful curved apron sides. It’s upholstered in a Linen Velvet Performance fabric. Shown in...
Linen, Velvet
Art Deco ceiling lamp with glass sticks vienna around 1920s
Located in Wien, AT
Art Deco ceiling lamp with glass sticks vienna around 1920s Brass polished and stove enameled The glass sticks are replaced ( new )
Brass
Jindřich Halabala Art Deco Stool in Floral Tapestry Fabric, 1930s
By Jindřich Halabala, Up Závody
Located in Prague, New Town
Art Deco stool, designed by Jindřich Halabala. Produced by Spojené UP závody Brno in former Czechoslovakia, 1930s. Recently reupholstered in floral tapestry fabric. Dimensions: Heig...
Fabric, Tapestry, Wood
Golden French 1960s Pendant Flush Light
Located in New York, NY
A stunning 1960s French polished solid brass round disc fixture with 16 solid glass orbs. Five-light sources which emit light downward through the glass as well as up toward the ceil...
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
Murano Sputnik Spherical Green Glass and Brass Chandelier
Located in Roma, Lazio
A fantastic emerald green sputnik, with a surprising design and for its very low height, which allows it to fit in both high and low ceilings. Very elegant, it will furnish and decor...
Brass
Pair of Murano Glass Wall Sconces, Art Deco Style, in Stock
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of Murano glass wall sconces, in stock Fume color and horizontal striation texture Black opaline finials and brass accents Art Deco inspired design. Gives off warm beams of lig...
Brass
$8,000Sale Price|20% Off
H 27 in W 22 in D 22 in
1950s Paavo Tynell 'Ballerina' 7 Lights Chandelier for Lightolier , USA
By Lightolier, Gerald Thurston, Paavo Tynell
Located in St- Leonard, Quebec
A classic 1950s blend of Paavo Tynell collaboration with Lightolier USA model 'Ballerina' . 6 arms brass chandelier with enameled pierced shade giving it a starry night look whe...
Brass, Aluminum
Swedish Grace Brass And Glass Chandelier, 1930s
By Harald Notini
Located in Vienna, AT
Extravagant Swedish Grace brass and glass chandelier from the 1930s. Five-arm structure with floral cast brass and smoked crystal glass decorations. Five pastel-yellow colored glass ...
Brass
Basurto 01 Contemporary Wooden and Fabric Stool
By Difane, Colección Estudio
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
A tribute to the architectural style that characterized Mexico City during the mid-20th century. Inspired by its lines, symmetry, volumes and shapes, each piece is a miniature abstra...
Hardwood
$1,759 / item
H 15.75 in Dm 43.31 in
Contemporary Art Deco Mint green and Red powder coated Carousel 5 arms pendant
By Mambo Unlimited Ideas
Located in Lisbon, PT
Carousel suspension lamp has a delicate balance of form and function that produces a quiet, modern light ambiance for all to savour, with its Contemporary Art Deco lines. The struct...
Metal
$13,790 / 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
Czech Art Deco Brass and Glass Chandelier, 1950s
Located in Praha, CZ
Elegant Art Deco-inspired chandelier produced in Czechoslovakia during the 1950s. Crafted from brass and featuring a refined combination of frosted glass globes and clear decorative ...
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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