Mid-Century Modern pendant lamp in the shape of an onion, made of rattan
Located in Hannover, DE
Beautiful little hanging lamp in the shape of an abstract onion. This lamp was made by hand with
Rattan
Holophane Onion Dental Ball Globe Shade 1 Available
By Holophane
Located in New York, NY
as the onion shade. We have 1 globe available, each come with metal mount, working and ready to
Glass
Scandinavian Onion Ceiling Light in Brass and Glass, 1970s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Tall onion shaped pendant light composed of matte white cased glass and a tubular brass top
Brass
Lisa Johansson-Pape "Onion Lamp", Produced by ASEA, 1950s
By Lisa Johansson-Pape, ASEA
Located in Oirlo, LI
Lisa Johansson-Pape "Onion Lamp", Produced by ASEA, 1950s A beautiful opaline onion hanging
Porcelain, Opaline Glass
Lisa Johansson-Pape "Onion Lamp", Produced by ASEA, 1950s
By Lisa Johansson-Pape
Located in Stockholm, SE
Opaline glass. New wiring. Height is adjustable. Global front door shipping: €99.
Opaline Glass
Lisa Johansson-Pape, opalin glass Onion ceiling lamp for ASEA, 1950s
By Lisa Johansson-Pape
Located in Uppsala, SE
Opalin glass ceiling lamp, model Onion, designed by Lisa Johansson-Pape for Swedish manufacturer
Opaline Glass
Onion-Shaped Mid-Century Modern Hand-Woven Ceiling Lamp Germany 1960s
Located in Hannover, DE
an onion, which is pretty interesting. The light dances beautifully through the particularly open
Rattan, Willow
Sold|$750
Murano Vistosi Pendant, circa 1970s
Located in Norwalk, CT
Wonderful blue on blue Murano glass pendant in Classic onion form.
Murano Glass
Tulipan Glass Pendant by Kalmar, Austria, 1960s
By Kalmar Lighting
Located in Aachen, NRW
Wonderful onion-shaped -Tulipan glass Pendant light. Several hand-blown glasses are suspended on a
Murano Glass
Blue Vistosi Glass Pendant by Alessandro Pianon, 1960s
By Alessandro Pianon, Vistosi
Located in Vienna, AT
Rare "Sky blue" onion shaped pendant by Alessandro Pianon for Vistosi, 1960s. The large blown glass
Brass
Scandinavian Modern Brass Pendant Lamps by Hans-Agne Jakobsson, 1960s
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A pair of small onion shaped pendant ceiling lights designed by Hans-Agne Jakobsson for Markaryd in
Brass, Steel
1950s Massimo Vignelli Italian Midcentury Design Glass Pendant Lamp for Venini
By Massimo Vignelli, Venini
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
1950s Italian glass pendant lamp model Onion designed by Massimo Vignelli for Venini, Murano
Brass
Large Orange 'Cipolla' Pendant Lamp by Alessandro Pianon for Vistosi, Italy
By Alessandro Pianon, Vistosi
Located in Steenwijk, NL
This very beautiful pendant lamp, model 'Onion', was designed by Alessandro Pianon for Vistosi in
Metal
Substantial Brass Pendant Light by Svend Aage Holm Sorensen, 1960s, Denmark
By Svend Aage Holm Sørensen, Holm Sørensen
Located in Værløse, DK
Substantial Onion-Shaped Brutalist Brass Pendant Light designed Svend Aage Holm Sørensen in the
Brass
Italian Orange Murano Glass Pendant Lights Attr to Alessandro Pianon for Vistosi
By Alessandro Pianon, Vistosi
Located in Topeka, KS
attributed to Alessandro Pianon for Vistosi. Some refer to the design as the “Cipola Pendant Lamp” or “Onion
Wire
Yellow Gino Vistosi Onion Pendant Lamp
Located in San Francisco, CA
Tempered "Onion" globe pendant lamp by Gino Vistosi of Murano taly.
Metal, Wire
Orange Gino Vistosi Onion Pendant Lamp
Located in San Francisco, CA
Orange tempered glass globe pendant "Onion" lamp by Gino Vistosi of Murano Italy.
Metal, Wire
Sold|$780
An onion-shaped holophane pendant
Located in New York, NY
HL3386 An onion-shaped holophane pendant on polished nickel harware. The hardware for this
Nickel, Brass
Very Large Modern Onion Shaped Light Pendant
Located in Tetbury, GB
A very large onion shaped light pendant. Modern, of either brass or brass effect metal. Wired for
Brass
Pair of 'Onion' Form Glass & Metal Pendant Lights
Located in New York, NY
A pair of pendant lights comprised of opal white hand blown glass within a ribbed metal frame
Aluminum
Sold|$1,600
Giant Venini "Onion" Fixture
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Grey-beige with a white interior.
Sold|$3,700
Striped purple & white Venini onion lamp
Located in Hollywood, CA
A striped purple and white glass Venini onion lamp.
Glass
Sold|$4,800
Peleguso Onion Bulb Chandelier by Kalmar
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Multi light circular chandelier with teardrop shaped peleguso glass, in tiered layers, by Kalmar, Austrian, 1960s. Diameter 19 in, height of fixture only 14 in. Configured as flush m...
Brass
Sold|$3,400
Venini onion lamp with red and white stripes
Located in Hollywood, CA
Large Venini onion lamp. Retains original brass mounting plate with patina illustrative of it's
Glass
Sold|$1,721 / set
Two 'Onion' Brutalist Pentants by Svend Aage Holm Sørensen
By Svend Aage Holm Sørensen
Located in Mørkøv, 85
hanging pendants are designed in Denmark in the 1960s by Svend Aage Holm Sørensen, model 6395 'The Onion
Brass
1950's Massimo Vignelli for Venini Onion Ceiling Lamp
By Massimo Vignelli, Venini
Located in Copenhagen K, DK
Beautiful Venini glass pendant in dark purple and white stripes. By Massimo VIgnelli for Venini.
Glass
Opaline Glass Onion Ceiling Light from ASEA by Lisa Johansson Pape
By Lisa Johansson-Pape, ASEA
Located in Alvesta, SE
Glass pendant from ASEA designed by Lisa Johansson Pape. Opaline glass in very good condition
Opaline Glass
Sold|$2,492
Rare Rotaflex Heifetz Ceiling Pendant
By Yasha Heifetz, Heifetz Rotaflex
Located in Haderslev, DK
which also happens to be in the sought after bright yellow color. The yellow plastic ceiling pendant
Plastic
Green Pendant Lamp of Handblown Glass by Holmegaard for Staff, Germany, 1960s
By Staff Leuchten
Located in Berlin, DE
The green onion body of the pendant lamp is made of handblown glass from Holmegaard and has one E
Glass
Sold|$2,200
Unusual Oversized Nautical Onion Lantern
Located in Essex, MA
An unusual oversized nautical onion lantern in tin and blown glass, newly rewired, the conical tin
Tin
Pair of Blown Glass and Metal Onion Form Lamps
By Venini
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
Rare and beautiful pair of handblown glass and metal onion form pendant lights. Opaque glass is in
Brass
Sold|$750
Large Gino Vistosi Pendant
By Gino Vistosi
Located in JM Haarlem, NL
, sculptural approach. This bright onion shaped pendant is characteristic of Gino’s design vocabulary
Murano Glass
Pendant Lamp by Alessandro Pianon for Vistosi
By Vistosi, Alessandro Pianon
Located in Amstelveen, NL
Beautiful orange onion-shaped pendant lamp with white glass interior. Designed by Alessandro Pianon
Metal
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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