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 (not included) Available colors: Charcoal, white, grey, burgundy, green, mustard, da...
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 (not included) Available colors: Charcoal, white, grey, burgundy, green Dimensions:...
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 (not included) Available colors: Charcoal, white, grey, burgundy, green Dimensions:...
Aluminum
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 in. (85 cm) Diameter 6.3 (16cm). Note: Nice light effects when dimmed!
Brass
$7,590 / item
Timeless Lighting Fixture
By Officina Ciani
Located in Milan, IT
This stylish and elegant timeless lighting fixture will bring a Classic look to your favorite sitting area. Featuring decorative laminated and hand-bent stainless steel leaves, the d...
Steel, Stainless Steel
Sciolari Suspension Italy Lamp Pendant 7 Lights
By Sciolari Lighting
Located in Lège Cap Ferret, FR
Angelo Gaetano Sciolari (1927-1994) was the owner of Sciolari Lighting and designer for the Italian manufacturer Stilnovo in the 1950s. It was while working for Stilnovo that Sciolar...
Metal
Stilnovo Style Vintage Chandelier 3 Light Points Pendant Lighting, Italy
By Stilnovo
Located in Bastogne, BE
A Beautiful and Stylish Model from the Italian brand Stilnovo, 1970s. The Pendant Fixture is made of metal silver colored frame with three horns on which glass shades in the form ...
Metal
Pendant organic modern ceramic Lamp mid-century brutalist wabi sabi lighting
Located in Vilnius, LT
Whether you're looking to add a touch of elegance to your home or office, this stunning lighting fixture is sure to impress.
Ceramic, Glass
Pendant organic modern ceramic Lamp mid-century brutalist wabi sabi lighting
Located in Vilnius, LT
Whether you're looking to add a touch of elegance to your home or office, this stunning lighting fixture is sure to impress.
Ceramic, Glass
Pair of Kalmar Modern Ice Glass Pendants, 1970
By Kalmar Lighting
Located in Rijssen, NL
A pair of very beautiful and elegant modern chandeliers, manufactured by Kalmar Austria in the 1970s. Lovely design, each chandelier has 6 sockets and two layers of extremely stylish...
Metal
$1,307Sale Price / item|20% Off
Modern Marble Lighting Pendant 'Sencer' by On.Entropy, in Translucent Marble
By on entropy
Located in Athens, GR
‘Sencer’, is a floating marble sculpture by marble atelier on·entropy, which can be used as a contemporary design pendant lamp. It consists of two U-shaped concave shapes of solid...
Marble
1970's Kalmar Ice Crystal Glass Pendant
By Kalmar Lighting
Located in Schoorl, NL
This is a stunning Kalmar ice glass crystal pendant from the 1970s. The glass looks like pure ice from a glacier and sparkles when illuminated.
Glass
Vintage Pendant Light by Massive, Belgium, 1960s
By Massive Lighting
Located in Verviers, BE
Vintage pendant light by Massive, Belgium. Last 2 pictures were taken in daylight Photography fails to capture the simple elegant illumination provided by this lamp. A perfect exam...
Art Glass
Turquoise lucite vintage pendant lamp, 1970's
By Kalmar Lighting
Located in Steenwijk, NL
This stunning pendant lamp is very much in the style of the 'Ice Block' chandelier Puck from Kalmar Franken KG. This lamp is made out of a beautiful turquoise shade of lucite with an...
Metal
Lighting pendant by Harald Notini for Arvid Böhlmarks Lampfabrik / 2 available
Located in Long Island City, NY
Lighting pendant designed by Harald Notini for Arvid Böhlmarks Lampfabrik, Model 11868. Stockholm, 1950s. Double-etched shades with clear decoration, suspension in brass. Shade heigh...
Blown Glass
$5,400Sale Price|20% Off
Candelabrum Chandelier Crystal Ceiling Lamp Antique Art Nouveau Pendant Lighting
Located in Berlin, DE
Preserved Vintage Chandelier: A Glimpse into 1950s Elegance Step back in time with our authentic circa 1950 chandelier that has been meticulously preserved. With renewed cabling and...
Crystal, Brass, Wire
$1,730 / item
Nemo Dabliu LED 3000K Pendant Light Globe Opal
By Nemo Lighting 1
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Suspension lamp in aluminum. Composed of a slender structure with three light points and diffusers that can be selected according to different versions. Spot version available for pu...
Aluminum
$1,730 / item
Nemo Dabliu LED 2700K Pendant Light Globe Opal
By Nemo Lighting 1
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Suspension lamp in aluminum. Composed of a slender structure with three light points and diffusers that can be selected according to different versions. Spot version available for pu...
Aluminum
Wonderful Hudson Valley Lighting Large Southold Pendant Drop Brass Glass Fixture
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Hudson Valley Lighting Large "Southold" Pendant Drop Brass & Glass Shade Ceiling Light Fixture
Brass
Triple Orbit Pendant Lights by Ango, Organic Modern Rattan-Handcrafted Lighting
By Ango
Located in Bangkok, TH
Triple Orbit pendant lighting, a large scale light that presents infinite possibility, is a unique eco spectacular lighting piece uniquely created by Ango alluding to infinity and a ...
Rattan
Contemporary Pendant Lamp 'Alley' by AGO 'Small-Brick Red'
By AGO Lighting
Located in Paris, IDF
Alley pendant lamp by AGO Lighting UL Listed Painted aluminum, white opal glass LED G9 110-240V (not included) Available colors: Charcoal, white, grey, burgundy, green, mustard, da...
Aluminum
Contemporary Pendant Lamp 'Alley' by AGO 'Large, Dark Blue'
By AGO Lighting
Located in Paris, IDF
Alley pendant lamp by AGO Lighting UL Listed Painted aluminum, white opal glass LED G9 110-240V (not included) Available colors: Charcoal, white, grey, burgundy, green, mustard, da...
Aluminum
Contemporary Pendant Lamp 'Alley' by AGO 'Large - Mud 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 (not included) Available colors: Charcoal, white, grey, burgundy, green, mustard, da...
Aluminum
Contemporary Pendant Lamp 'Alley' by AGO 'Small- Dark Blue'
By AGO Lighting
Located in Paris, IDF
Alley pendant lamp by AGO lighting UL Listed Painted aluminum, white opal glass LED G9 110-240V (not included) Available colors: Charcoal, white, grey, burgundy, green, mustard, da...
Aluminum
Contemporary Pendant Lamp 'Alley' by AGO 'Small- Mud 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 (not included) Available colors: Charcoal, white, grey, burgundy, green, mustard, da...
Aluminum
Contemporary Pendant Lamp 'Alley' by AGO 'Large - Brick Red'
By AGO Lighting
Located in Paris, IDF
Alley pendant lamp by AGO Lighting UL Listed Painted aluminum, white opal glass LED G9 110-240V (not included) Available colors: Charcoal, white, grey, burgundy, green, mustard, da...
Aluminum
"Aim" Pendant Lights by Ronan & Erwan Bouroullec for Flos Lighting, Italy.
By Ronan and Erwan Bouroullec, Flos
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of "Aim" pendant lights designed by Ronan & Erwan Bouroullec and manufactured in Italy by Flos lighting. Aim puts height and space in perspective. Its suspended orientable lig...
Metal
Murano Glass Swirl Pendant Light Italy 1970s mid century modern lighting
Located in Palermo, PA
This Murano glass pendant light dates from the 1970s and features a distinctive hat-shaped form in a beautiful warm beige tone. The glass is richly worked with a swirl striped patter...
Metal
English 2 Arm 1920's Brass Electrolier / Ceiling Pendant / Kitchen Lighting
Located in Southampton, GB
English 2 Arm Brass Electrolier / Ceiling Pendant. Ribbed holophane glass shades. Main arm can be extended / shortened if required . Decorative original ceiling rose and hook. Perfec...
Brass
Petite Tulipan Glass Pendant light by Seguso , Italy , 1960s
By Kalmar Lighting
Located in Aachen, NRW
Wonderful onion-shaped -Tulipan glass Pendant light. Several hand-blown glasses are suspended on a white-painted metal frame and chrome center rod. Best of design from the 1960s by S...
Murano Glass
Contemporary Pendant Lamp 'Nova' by AGO 'Pink and White'
By AGO Lighting
Located in Paris, IDF
Nova pendant lamp by AGO Lighting UL Listed Painted aluminum, white opal glass LED G9 240-110V (not included) Available colors: Black / White and Pink / Coral and Green Dimensions...
Aluminum
Contemporary Pendant Lamp 'Nova' by AGO 'Coral and Green'
By AGO Lighting
Located in Paris, IDF
Nova pendant lamp by AGO Lighting UL Listed Painted aluminum, white opal glass LED G9 240-110V (not included) Available colors: Black / white and pink / coral and green Dimensions...
Aluminum
$2,094Sale Price|35% Off
Nemo White Kepler LED Pendant by Arihiro Miyake in STOCK
By Nemo Lighting 1
Located in New York, NY
Kepler pendant downlight 3000K LED Finish: White The Kepler LED Pendant by Nemo Lighting is a vision in sleek fluidity that explores the possibilities of contemporary lighting techn...
Aluminum
Nemo Ilium Pendant Lighting in Chrome Glass & PC by Foster + Partners
By Foster + Partners
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pendant lamps with a diffused and dimmable light output. Fluorescent, halogen and LED sources, according to versions. Structure with inner diffuser in opal polymeric (pendant LED ver...
Chrome
Large Kalmar Glass and Brass Pendant Light, 1960s
By Kalmar Lighting
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A rare and exceptional pendant light fixture by Kalmar, Austria, manufactured in the 1960s-1970s. A large textured glass shade with drop shaped engravings is hanging on a brass mount...
Brass
Natural Alabaster Brass and Glass Art Deco Pendant
By Nulco Lighting
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A rare and impressive 1980s alabaster bell jar pendant, designed on a monumental scale and weighing approximately 200lbs. this dramatic fixture features a bell-shaped alabaster shade...
Alabaster, Brass
Vintage Italian Chrome Pendant by Sciolari, c. 1960's
By Sciolari Lighting
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Italian chrome pendant with seven trumpet-like shapes and spiraled design. Made in Italy by Sciolari, c. 1960's. *Already rewired to fit US Lighting Standard Dimensions: 30"...
Chrome
Montera Biomorphic Pendant Light in ORB and Blown Glass
By Blueprint Lighting
Located in Westport, CT
The Montera Pendant features an undulating, biomorphic form atop a single-blown satin glass globe. This creates a flattering indirect overhead light—perfect for grouping over a kitch...
Brass
Montera Biomorphic Pendant Light in Brass and Blown Glass
By Blueprint Lighting
Located in Westport, CT
The Montera Pendant features an undulating, biomorphic form atop a single-blown satin glass globe. This creates a flattering indirect overhead light—perfect for grouping over a kitch...
Brass
Midcentury Pendant Lobby Light Brass and Opaline Lampshade, 1950s
By Massive Lighting
Located in Verviers, BE
Hanging pendant lights from the late 1950s, designed in the Art Deco style with an opaline lampshade Its Classic modernist form and simplicity in design, making it an iconic example ...
Brass
Modern Marble Lighting Pendant 'Ray' by On.Entropy, in Translucent Marble
By on entropy
Located in Athens, GR
The Ray Pendant Light by on entropy design studio, is an exploration of light, material, and minimalism—carved from a single, seamless block of Greek Dionysos marble, and designed to...
Marble
Saturn Ball Murano Glass Pendant Lighting by Murano Due, Italy, 1990s
By Murano Due
Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR
Mid-Century Modern Space Age saturn ball UFO ceiling pendant lighting lamp chandelier white opaline and cream beige stripe decor Murano glass by the italian designer editor manufactu...
Metal
$2,089 / item
1 of the 3 Kalmar Modern Ice Glass Pendants, 1970
By Kalmar Lighting
Located in Rijssen, NL
1 of the 3 beautiful and elegant modern chandeliers, manufactured by Kalmar Austria in the 1970s. Lovely design, each chandelier has 6 sockets and two layers of extremely stylish tex...
Metal
Late 1960s Space Age Two-Tone Acrylic Globe Pendant by Massive
By Massive Lighting
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Produced by Belgian manufacturer Massive in the late 1960s, this globe pendant light features a two-tone acrylic construction — a smoked Gray upper hemisphere paired with a clear low...
Metal, Chrome
Price Upon Request
Bespoke "Ecliptic" Lighting Fixture
Located in New York, NY
Bespoke "Ecliptic" Lighting Fixture by Mark Collett. This fixture features LED lighting. Please note fixture is customizable with a lead time of 14-16 weeks. One fixture is readily a...
Wood
Kalmar Pendant Light, Ice Glass and Chrome, 1960s
By Kalmar Lighting
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A pendant lamp by Kalmar, Austria, 1960s. It is made of frosted glasses and chrome (or nickel) plated brass. One medium screw base bulb per light. The total drop can be altered to a...
Brass, Chrome, Nickel
Midcentury Pendant Lobby Light Forget Metal and Opaline Lampshade
By Massive Lighting
Located in Verviers, BE
Hanging pendant lights from the 1960s, designed by Massive Belgium with an opaline lampshade Its Classic modernist form and simplicity in design, making it an iconic example of midce...
Metal, Brass
Contemporary Pendant Lamp 'Alley' by AGO 'Large - RAW' (Limited Edition)
By AGO Lighting
Located in Paris, IDF
'THE RAW' Collection - Limited Edition Alley pendant lamp by AGO Lighting Painted aluminum, white opal glass LED G9 110-240V (not included) Available colors: Charcoal, white, grey...
Aluminum
Contemporary Pendant Lamp 'Alley' by AGO 'Small - RAW' (Limited Edition)
By AGO Lighting
Located in Paris, IDF
'THE RAW' Collection - Limited Edition Alley pendant lamp by AGO Lighting Painted aluminum, white opal glass LED G9 110-240V (not included) Available colors: Charcoal, white, grey...
Aluminum
$1,105 / item
Large Murano Pendant Lights by Kalmar, circa 1960s
By Kalmar Lighting
Located in Aachen, NRW
1 of 6 Large Murano pendant lights designed by Kalmar, circa 1960s Heavy quality and in very good condition. Cleaned, well-wired, and ready to use. Each Pendant requires one E27 sta...
Brass
$2,910 / item
1 of the 3 Kalmar Modern Ice Glass Pendants, 1970
By Kalmar Lighting
Located in Rijssen, NL
1 of the 3 of very beautiful and elegant modern chandeliers, manufactured by Kalmar Austria in the 1970s. Lovely design, each chandelier has sockets and one layer of extremely styli...
Blown Glass
Murano Glass Pendant Light Designed by Kalmar, Austria, 1970s
By Kalmar Lighting
Located in Aachen, NRW
A stunning large Murano Clear/ colored glass Pendant light is attached to a metal chrome frame. designed by Kalmar, Austria manufactured in the 1970s. High quality and in good condi...
Chrome
Large White Glass Pendant light by Kalmar-Fazzoletto, Austria, 1970s
By Kalmar Lighting
Located in Aachen, NRW
Stunning glass Pendant light by Kalmar -Name of this Serie: Fazzoletto , made in the 1970s Nice structured glass, beautifully refracting the light. High quality and in very good co...
Murano Glass
Nemo Halyard LED 3000K Pendant Lighting in Black by Bernhard Osann
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The essential and dynamic design of Halyard is inspired by the nautical world, evoking the lightness and precision of the halyards used to hoist sails. A system of ultra-thin cables,...
Aluminum
Nemo Halyard LED 2700K Pendant Lighting in Black by Bernhard Osann
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The essential and dynamic design of Halyard is inspired by the nautical world, evoking the lightness and precision of the halyards used to hoist sails. A system of ultra-thin cables,...
Aluminum
CALLA Large Pendant Lamp in White Steel by Greyge, Minimalist Italian Lighting
By Greyge
Located in Roma, IT
CALLA White Pendant Lamp by Greyge is a contemporary Italian lighting piece handcrafted in Italy from painted steel, designed to bring balance, lightness, and sculptural elegance int...
Steel
Antique Lighting, Chandelier
Located in Atlanta, GA
Very pretty French gilt bronze and crystal chandelier with crystal spears and central rod.
Crystal, Bronze
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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