$1,400Sale Price|25% Off
Axolight Melting Pot 60 - Sculptural Pendant Lighting - 220-240V
By Axolight
Located in Alcamo, IT
Axo Light – Melting Pot SP MELT 60 Design by Sandro Santantonio The Melting Pot SP MELT 60 pendant
Plastic
Globe Hanging Pendant Lamp Lighting Fixture in Acrylic
Located in New York, NY
A globe hanging light fixture with acrylic shade in the midcentury style. New production and available in quantity. See our other listing for this style with a glass shade. Originall...
Metal
Sculptural EL Lamp small CS1, Pendant Lighting, Brass, NOOM
By NOOM, Kateryna Sokolova
Located in Paris, FR
Designed by Kateryna Sokolova, the EL Collection is a sculptural lighting series inspired by the
Brass, Copper, Stainless Steel
Nemo Albini Collection Pendant Lighting AM4C in Chrome/Glass
By Franco Albini and Franca Helg
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pendant lamps with chromed metal parts at sight. Cupshaped diffuser, in opal white glass. Flood
Metal
Nemo Albini Collection Pendant Lighting AS41C in Chrome/Glass
By Franco Albini and Franca Helg
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pendant lamps with chromed metal parts at sight. Cupshaped diffuser, in opal white glass. Flood
Metal
Globe Big, Lighting Fixture Pendant Created by Atelier Boucquet
By Atelier Boucquet
Located in Roeselare, BE
The globe big is a pendant lighting fixture of 60 cm diameter in brass, chemical colored in bronze
Brass
Traditional Colonial Hanging Pendant Lantern Light, Handmade Outdoor Lighting
By Britt Jewett
Located in Santa Paula, CA
from heavy-gauge steel, showcasing Santa Barbara Lighting Company’s commitment to quality, detail, and
Wrought Iron, Steel
Kawa Light 06, Organic White Porcelain Drop Pendant Light, Mini Pendant Lighting
By Luft Tanaka
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Kawa Series Light 06 Pendant Light by Luft Tanaka Studio The translucent porcelain diffuser casts
Porcelain, Ceramic
$1,400 / item
Lita 2300 Cf Pendant Lights, 1950
By Lita
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Minimalist 2300 CF pendant lights by Lita, France, 1950, in matte black, with detachable perforated
Metal
Nemo Albini Collection Pendant Lighting AS43C in Chrome/Glass
By Franco Albini and Franca Helg
Located in Brooklyn, NY
From the idea of developing a modular system that allows for multiple possibilities of lamp combinations from the same collection, Franco Albini and Franca Helg, in collaboration wit...
Metal
Mid-Century German Cocoon Pendant Lamp from Goldkant Lighting
Located in Hamburg, DE
Rare Mid Century Cocoon pendant light from Goldkant lights. The flat cocoon screen supplies
Metal
Japanese Style Hand-folded White Paper Pendant Lighting "Amaea"
Located in Grythyttan, SE
This Japanese style white paper pendant Lighting "Amaea" is hand-folded from almost 70 sheets of
Stainless Steel
Japanese Style Hand-folded White Paper Pendant Lighting "Siphonia"
Located in Grythyttan, SE
style white paper pendant lighting called Siphonia is hand-folded from almost 70 sheets of paper. The
Stainless Steel
Algae Pendant Contemporary Customisable Lighting in Natural, Organic Algae
By Nina Edwards Anker
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Algae is molded into translucent cylindrical lampshades that glow from the interior. A versatile product, the algae shades can be grouped in different ways; they can also function on...
Organic Material
Chic Nickel & Chrome Pendant 1970s
By Sciolari Lighting
Located in New York, NY
Stylish brushed nickel pendant fixture with chrome ball shades and canopy in the manner of Sciolari
Chrome, Nickel
Globe Small, Lighting Fixture Pendant Created by Atelier Boucquet
By Atelier Boucquet
Located in Roeselare, BE
The globe is a pendant made in brass, chemical colored bronze and provided of ledstrips. It has a
Brass
Murano Glass Pendant Light Italy 1970s mid century modern lighting
Located in Palermo, PA
This Murano glass pendant light dates from the 1970s and features a beautifully sculptural form
Metal
Claylight 12" Ceramic Pendant: Dots, Double Cut, Handmade, Sculptural Lighting
By lightexture
Located in Troy, NY
A perforated Egg shaped white ceramic pendant light with two openings, a braided cord and a
Ceramic
$1,975 / item
Lou Pendant - Small - Clear Glass
By RTO Lighting
Located in Philadelphia, PA
The Lou Pendant uses a locally sourced blown glass shade offset by a hand-forged brass chain. The
Brass
$2,100 / item
Lou Pendant - Small - Opal Glass
By RTO Lighting
Located in Philadelphia, PA
The Lou Pendant uses a locally sourced blown glass shade offset by a hand-forged brass chain. The
Brass
Cocoon Pendant Lamp, Fabric with Red Threads, Vintage Lighting, 1970s
Located in Hannover, DE
We are thrilled to introduce a one-of-a-kind Cocoon pendant lamp from the 1960s to 1970s. The
Metal
Beautiful Crystal Brass Chandelier Germany 1960s Vintage Pendant Lighting
Located in Bastogne, BE
Vintage Crystal and Brass Chandelier for 1 light point. Manufactured in Germany. This beautiful chandelier has a classic style and is made of high quality materials that guarantee ...
Crystal, Brass
$1,138Sale Price / item|20% Off
Minimalistic Pendant Lamp “Flight Shadows” 1500 mm , Modern Steel Lighting
By Artem Zakharchenko-Halytskyi
Located in Vilnius, LT
: Lighting Type: pendant, floor lamp Material: Steel rods, textile Overall dimensions: 600 mm x 600 mm x
Steel
Modern minimalistic pendant lighting "Perlyna - small", one glass sphere 110mm
Located in Vilnius, LT
Category: Lighting Type: pendant Material: frosted glass, textile cable Light source: G9, 110-220V
Steel
Claylight Hex: Sculptural Ceramic Chandelier, Six Light Pendant, Unique Lighting
By lightexture
Located in Troy, NY
This modern chandelier is a sculptural ceramic lighting statement. The functional design features
Ceramic, Hardwood
Oceanic Pendant, White, Large, Davey Lighting & Original BTC, United Kingdom.
By Davey & Co., Peter Bowles (Original BTC)
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Oceanic Pendant, White, Large, Davey Lighting & Original BTC, United Kingdom. Large Oceanic
Aluminum, Steel
Beautiful Murano Glass Pendant with Colorful Murrine, Vintage Italian Lighting
Located in Lisse, NL
striking and stylish design light to enrich your home, then this handmade Murano glass pendant from the
Metal
Iris Balance: Modern Brass Chandelier, Two Light Pendant, Sculptural Lighting
By lightexture
Located in Troy, NY
IRIS BALANCE • Modern Brass Chandelier Two Light Pendant • Sculptural Lighting The Iris Balance
Brass
Claylight Porcelain: 9" Pendant Lighting, Handmade Ceramics, Warm Ambient Glow
By lightexture, Yael Erel
Located in Troy, NY
This egg shaped porcelain pendant lamp exudes understated elegance. When the light is off, the
Porcelain
Minimalist EL Lamp Large CS1, Pendant Lighting, Brushed Brass, NOOM
By NOOM, Kateryna Sokolova
Located in Paris, FR
EL collection of lighting is inspired by the geometric works of the great Suprematist artists El
Brass, Copper, Stainless Steel
$806Sale Price|47% Off
Kalmar Lighting Chandelier Glass Ice First Chrome Structure, Austria, 1970
By J.T. Kalmar, Kalmar Lighting
Located in La xara, VC
Exceptional JT Kalmar chandelier with large ice frost glass with chrome structure. The Design and the quality of the glass make this piece the best of the Austrian Design. This uniq...
Glass
Gramophone Pendant: 9" Porcelain Lighting, Handmade Ceramics, Warm Ambient Glow
By lightexture
Located in Troy, NY
This gramophone shaped porcelain pendant lamp exudes understated elegance. When the light is off
Porcelain
Modern Pendant Ceiling lighting Restaurant minimalism Artist White Opaque Glass
Located in Vilnius, LT
NA LINII pendant lamp DESCRIPTION It is a charismatic product that should not be perceived
Steel
Raak Lighting Architecture Amsterdam "Space Age" Pendants Model B1242, 1966
By RAAK
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
Set of 4 glass and brass anodised aluminium pendants by Raak Lighting Architecture Amsterdam first
Brass, Aluminum
$2,240 / item
Contemporary Pendant Lamp 'Nova' by AGO 'Black'
By AGO Lighting
Located in Paris, IDF
Nova pendant lamp by AGO Lighting UL Listed Painted aluminum, white opal glass LED G9 240-110V
Aluminum
Claylight 12" Ceramic Pendant: Lines, Double Cut, Handmade, Sculptural Lighting
By lightexture
Located in Troy, NY
A perforated Egg shaped white ceramic pendant light with two openings, a braided cord and a
Ceramic
Kalmar Lighting Chandelier, Matte Ice Glass, Two tier, Austria, 1960s
By Kalmar Lighting, J.T. Kalmar
Located in Bronx, NY
Kalmar matte ice glass chandelier from the 1960s, Austria. Metal frame holding 18 pieces of thick ice looking glass with a matte organically shape spread out on two rows, the inside...
Metal
Outdoor Spanish Colonial Revival Hanging Pendant Lighting, Handcrafted in USA
By Britt Jewett
Located in Santa Paula, CA
Inspired by the iconic Arlington Theatre in downtown Santa Barbara, the Arlington Pendant Lantern
Wrought Iron, Steel
$3,560 / item
Nessen Hemisphere Pendant with Glass Shade
By Nessen Lighting
Located in Brookfield, CT
A classic but still statement-making piece, the Nessen Hemisphere Pendant Lamp features solid brass
Brass
Monumental Glass and Iron Deco/ Victorian Fantasy Chandelier / Pendant Lighting
Located in Buffalo, NY
Monumental oversized ...glass and iron deco/ Victorian fantasy chandelier / pendant lighting
Iron
Contemporary Pendant Lamp 'Alley' by AGO 'Large-Green'
By AGO Lighting
Located in Paris, IDF
Alley pendant lamp by AGO Lighting UL Listed Painted aluminum, white opal glass LED G9 110-240V
Aluminum
Contemporary Pendant Lamp 'Alley' by AGO 'Small-Charcoal'
By AGO Lighting
Located in Paris, IDF
Alley pendant lamp by AGO Lighting UL Listed Painted aluminum, white opal glass LED G9 110-240V
Aluminum
Contemporary Pendant Lamp 'Alley' by AGO 'Large - Grey'
By AGO Lighting
Located in Paris, IDF
Alley pendant lamp by AGO Lighting UL Listed Painted aluminum, white opal glass LED G9 110-240V
Aluminum
Contemporary Pendant Lamp 'Alley' by AGO 'Large, Mustard'
By AGO Lighting
Located in Paris, IDF
Alley pendant lamp by AGO Lighting UL Listed Painted aluminum, white opal glass LED G9 110-240V
Aluminum
Contemporary Pendant Lamp 'Alley' by AGO 'Small-White'
By AGO Lighting
Located in Paris, IDF
Alley pendant lamp by AGO Lighting UL Listed Painted aluminum, white opal glass LED G9 110-240V
Aluminum
Contemporary Pendant Lamp 'Alley' by AGO 'Small - Grey'
By AGO Lighting
Located in Paris, IDF
Alley pendant lamp by AGO Lighting UL Listed Painted aluminum, white opal glass LED G9 110-240V
Aluminum
Contemporary Pendant Lamp 'Alley' by AGO 'Large-White'
By AGO Lighting
Located in Paris, IDF
Alley pendant lamp by AGO Lighting UL Listed Painted aluminum, white opal glass LED G9 110-240V
Aluminum
Contemporary Pendant Lamp 'Alley' by AGO 'Large - Charcoal'
By AGO Lighting
Located in Paris, IDF
Alley pendant lamp by AGO Lighting UL Listed Painted aluminum, white opal glass LED G9 110-240V
Aluminum
Contemporary Pendant Lamp 'Alley' by AGO 'Small-Burgundy'
By AGO Lighting
Located in Paris, IDF
Alley pendant lamp by AGO Lighting UL Listed Painted aluminum, white opal glass LED G9 110-240V
Aluminum
Contemporary Pendant Lamp 'Alley' by AGO 'Small- Mustard'
By AGO Lighting
Located in Paris, IDF
Alley pendant lamp by AGO Lighting UL Listed Painted aluminum, white opal glass LED G9 110-240V
Aluminum
Contemporary Pendant Lamp 'Alley' by AGO 'Large - Burgundy'
By AGO Lighting
Located in Paris, IDF
Alley pendant lamp by AGO Lighting UL Listed Painted aluminum, white opal glass LED G9 110-240V
Aluminum
Contemporary Pendant Lamp 'Alley' by AGO 'Small-Green'
By AGO Lighting
Located in Paris, IDF
Alley pendant lamp by AGO Lighting UL Listed Painted aluminum, white opal glass LED G9 110-240V
Aluminum
Modern Marble Lighting Pendant 'Sencer' by On.Entropy, in Translucent Marble
By on entropy
Located in Athens, GR
material. The result is a modern pendant lighting that is both functional and atmospheric, quietly
Marble
Artemide Arianna Chandelier Pendant Lighting Mid-Century Modern Piero Brombin
By Piero Brombin, Artemide
Located in Miami, FL
Artemide Arianna chandelier, pendant lighting. Large opaline chandelier designed by Piero Brombin
Metal
Pendant organic modern ceramic Lamp mid-century brutalist wabi sabi lighting
Located in Vilnius, LT
lighting fixture is called NAVAZI. It is a stunning pendant light that combines contemporary design with
Ceramic, Glass
$948Sale Price / item|20% Off
Pendant organic modern ceramic Lamp mid-century brutalist wabi sabi lighting
Located in Vilnius, LT
lighting fixture is called NAVAZI. It is a stunning pendant light that combines contemporary design with
Ceramic, Glass
Midcentury Ice Glass Pendant by Kalmar
By Kalmar Lighting
Located in Saarbruecken, DE
Midcentury ice glass pendant by Kalmar. Perfect vintage condition. Measurements: Height 33.5
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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