$23,668Sale Price / set|20% Off
Pair of Large Size Paavo Tynell Pendant Lights by Taito Oy - 1950s
By Paavo Tynell
Located in Espoo, FI
Pair of large size pendant lights by Paavo Tynell. These lights are made by Taito Oy in the 1950s. The lights were originally sold to the city of Ikaalinen (Finland) where they ser...
Brass
Pair of Mid-Century Teak and Opal Glass Pendant Lamps, Italy, 1960s
By Stilnovo
Located in Hagenbach, DE
This elegant pair of Mid-Century pendant lamps from Italy, dating back to the 1960s, perfectly captures the refined design sensibility of the era. Each lamp features a beautifully cu...
Metal, Brass
Paavo Tynell, pair of pendant lights in opal glass & brass circa 1950, Idman.
By Paavo Tynell
Located in Hägersten-Liljeholmen, Stockholms län
Pair of pendant lights designed by Paavo Tynell for Idman in the 50's. The lamps are made in opal glass and brass with a solid brass diffuser. Both lamp are stamp by the editor Idman...
Brass
Pair of Poul Henningsen Pendants PH 2/1 for Louis Poulsen
By Louis Poulsen, Poul Henningsen
Located in Vienna, AT
Poul Henningsen PH 2/1 pendants. Fitted with one E27 socket, white opal glass shades, black fabric cords. Produced by Louis Poulsen. Ø 20 cm. Minimal wear.
Steel
Pair of Paavo Tynell Model "1602" Pendant Lamps for Idman, Finland 1950s
By Idman, Paavo Tynell
Located in Utrecht, NL
Paavo Tynell was a pioneering lighting designer whose work in the mid-20th century defined modern Nordic lighting aesthetics. Known for his delicate, poetic approach and innovative u...
Metal
Pair of Italian Midcentury Brass & Satin Glass Ball Pendants by Caccia Dominioni
By Luigi Caccia Dominioni
Located in New York, NY
A Pair of Elegant, Sober Italian Mid-Century Modern frosted glass ball pendants / chandeliers/ lanterns by Italian Lighting Master of the 1960's, Luigi Caccia Dominioni. The lights a...
Brass
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Milk Glass Pendant Attributed to Stilnovo, circa 1958
By Stilnovo
Located in CULEMBORG, GE
Listed is a stunning and fully identical pair of Italian Mid-Century Modern pendants or chandeliers attributed to Stilnovo, circa 1958.
Brass
$1,420Sale Price / set|20% Off
Pair of Cylindrical Hanging Pendant Lights from West, Made in Austria, 1970s
Located in Vienna, Austria
A pair of cylindrical formed pendant lamps, hanging from the ceiling with cloth covered cable. These glass cylinder are suspended on three brass pins, an elegant solution that is ver...
Opaline Glass
XXL Pair of Design Mid century Large Brass Pendants / chandeliers - 1980s
Located in Praha, CZ
- very rare, one of a king - one bulb, any wattage - US wiring compatible - polished, new wiring - the other one in a slight different tone, more coppery - jr
Metal, Brass, Copper
$5,633Sale Price / set|30% Off
Pair of Danish Modern "Snowball" Glass Pendants by Bent Karlby for LYFA, 1940s
By Bent Karlby, Lyfa
Located in Odense, DK
This wonderful and rare set of pendants was made in the late 1940s. The Opaline glass was hand blown at Holmegaard Glassworks, Copenhagen and the lamp was manufactured by Lyfa. The d...
Brass
$1,131Sale Price / set|16% Off
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Italian Satinated Glass and Brass Pendants, 1960s
By Stilnovo
Located in NUEMBRECHT, NRW
This elegant pair Italian pendants was designed and made in Italy in the 1960s. The lamps are made of brass and have got a frosted / satinated glass shade. Excellent condition with o...
Brass
Elegant Pair of Brass and White-Opal Glass Pendant Lights by Florian Schulz
By Florian Schulz
Located in Voorburg, NL
Pair of rare and wonderful solid brass and blown glass white-opal pendant lights by Florian Schulz, Germany. The pendant lamps are incredibly well made and very versatile because the...
Brass
Rare Pair of Glass and Wood Slat Pendants by Gunilla Jung for Orno Oy, Finland
By Orno Oy, Gunilla Jung
Located in Karis, Nyland
A rare pair of Finnish mid-century pendant lights combining softly glowing opaline glass with new, high-quality handmade wooden slat lampshades, produced to closely follow the origin...
Slate, Metal, Nickel
A Pair of 1930s Hexagonal Lights
Located in Petworth, GB
A pair of 1930s hexagonal opaline lights with their original copper mounts. Clean, graphic and perfectly proportioned. Perfectly contemporary in appearance with softly aged copper a...
Copper
$5,800 / set
Pair of Jacques Adnet Chandeliers
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Miami, FL
French chandelier by Jacques Adnet, 8 opalines tubes. Adjustable height. Pair available. US wired and in working condition.
Chrome
$3,668 / set
Pair of Aubergine Holmegaard Hanging Lamps, 1970
By Holmegaard, Michael Bang
Located in Rijssen, NL
This pair of beautiful glass lamps from the Danish brand Holmegaard has a beautiful aubergine color. The design is by Michael Bang, a designer whose work is highly sought after by co...
Cord, Opaline Glass
Pair of Aubergine Glass Holmegaard Hanging Lamps, 1970
By Michael Bang, Holmegaard
Located in Rijssen, NL
This pair of beautiful glass lamps from the Danish brand Holmegaard has a beautiful aubergine color. The design is by Michael Bang, a designer whose work is highly sought after by co...
Cord, Opaline Glass
$7,100 / item
Pair of Swedish Brass Chandeliers, 1950s
By Hans Bergström
Located in Stockholm, SE
Excellent condition. Produced in Sweden during the 1950s. Brass and opaline glass. Height is adjustable according to your wishes. Measures: Height 215 cm Diameter 64 cm Please no...
Brass
$2,800 / set
Pair of Scandinavian Flush Mount Ceiling Lights
Located in Oslo, NO
Pair of wonderful flush mount ceiling lights with a chrome metal base and opaline shade with decorative layers of art glass. The lamps are UL-ready, pre-wired for the US, and compat...
Chrome
$2,800 / set
Pair of Scandinavian Flush Mount Ceiling Lights
Located in Oslo, NO
Pair of wonderful flush mount ceiling lights with a chrome metal base and opaline shade with decorative layers of art glass. The lamps are UL-ready, pre-wired for the US, and compat...
Chrome
$2,800 / set
Pair of Scandinavian Flush Mount Ceiling Lights
Located in Oslo, NO
Pair of wonderful flush mount ceiling lights with a chrome metal base and opaline shade with decorative layers of art glass. The lamps are UL-ready, pre-wired for the US, and compat...
Chrome
$2,800 / item
Pair of Scandinavian Flush Mount Ceiling Lights
Located in Oslo, NO
Pair of wonderful flush mount ceiling lights with a chrome metal base and opaline shade with decorative layers of art glass. The lamps are perfectly scaled for entryways, kitchens, h...
Chrome
$15,009 / set
Pair of Flush Mount by Hans Agne Jakobsson
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Pair of rare flush mounts designed by Hans Agne Jakobsson, made of a brass structure with seven light sources under opaline cone shaped diffusers. Original label of the manufacturer...
Brass
Pair of Holmegaard Hanging Lamps by Michael Bang, 1970
By Michael Bang, Holmegaard
Located in Rijssen, NL
This pair of beautiful glass lamps from the Danish brand Holmegaard has a beautiful white color. The design is by Michael Bang, a designer whose work is highly sought after by collec...
Cord, Opaline Glass
Pair of Mid-Century White Flush Mounts with Metal Cage Protectors, Finland 1960s
Located in Helsinki, FI
A rare pair of Finnish industrial flush mount ceiling lights, manufactured by Sähköliikkeiden Oy in the mid-20th century. Originally installed in a youth center in Kiiminki, Finland,...
Metal
Pair of Mid-Century White Flush Mounts with Metal Cage Protectors, Finland 1960s
Located in Helsinki, FI
A rare pair of Finnish industrial flush mount ceiling lights, manufactured by Sähköliikkeiden Oy in the mid-20th century. Originally installed in a youth center in Kiiminki, Finland,...
Metal
Pair of Scandinavian Chandeliers by Hans Bergström, Ateljé Lyktan, Sweden, 1950s
By Hans Bergström, Ateljé Lyktan
Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län
Pair of elegant brass chandeliers by Hans Bergström, with three opaline glass shades each. Sleek modernist design, warm glow when lit. Hans Bergström was the owner and creative dire...
Brass
Pair of Round Holmegaard Etude Hanging Lamps by Michael Bang, 1970
By Holmegaard, Michael Bang
Located in Rijssen, NL
This pair of beautiful glass lamps from the Danish brand Holmegaard has a beautiful white color. The design is by Michael Bang, a designer whose work is highly sought after by collec...
Cord, Opaline Glass
Pair of 1950s Lisa Johansson-Pape Glass & Metal Ceiling Lamps
By Lisa Johansson-Pape, Stilnovo, Stockmann-Orno
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of 1950s Lisa Johansson-Pape glass & metal ceiling lamps. Executed in blown opaline glass and black painted metal. Manufactured by Stockmann Orno, Finland. A contemporary of P...
Metal
Angelo Lelii for Arredoluce Chandelier Model 12611 (Pair avail.)
By Arredoluce, Angelo Lelii
Located in Hanover, MA
We have a pair available of model 12611 designed by Angelo Lelli and produced by Arredoluce Monza in 1959. 29 inches diameter. Nine scrolled brass arms with brass bun shaped lamp ...
Marble, Brass
Pair of Ceiling Lamps, Model K2-20, in Brass by Paavo Tynell, 1950s
By Paavo Tynell, Idman
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Pair of Ceiling Lamps, Model K2-20, in Brass by Paavo Tynell, 1950s Additional Information: Material: Brass and opaline glass Style: Mid Century, Scandinavian Pair of Ceiling Lamps ...
Brass
Minimalist Pair of Lisa Johansson-Papé Flush Mounts 70-017 Glass, Orno 1950s
By Orno Oy, Lisa Johansson-Pape
Located in Helsinki, FI
A minimalist flushmount with a metal base and a white opaline glass shade designed by Lisa Johansson-Papé and manufactured by Orno Oy in Finland in the 1950s. The lamp is in its orig...
Metal
$9,372Sale Price|20% Off
Lisa Johansson-Pape, pair of mid-century modern ceiling lamps for ORNO
By Orno Oy, Lisa Johansson-Pape
Located in Turku, Varsinais-Suomi
Discover a rare pair of mid-century modern ceiling lamps by the renowned designer Lisa Johansson-Pape for ORNO, exclusively at Nordisten. These striking big lamps feature handcrafted...
Metal, Brass
Pair or Mid-Century Modern "Delta" Lanterns by Sergio Mazza for Artemide - Italy
By Sergio Mazza, Artemide
Located in Girona, Girona
Pair of large "Delta" lanterns, nickel plated brass, opaline and pressed glass. Design: Sergio Mazza Maker: Artemide Italy c. 1960 Measurement: lantern diam 35 cm x 40 cm (H)...
Brass
Pair of Large French Chandelier Oil Lamp in Blue & Gold Porcelain & Gilt Bronze
Located in Coimbra, PT
Gorgeous porcelain chandelier in gilt bronze Victorian library hanging oil lamp and opaline glass shade. Also have a large matching chandelier. Price per unit. Materials: Opaline ...
Bronze
Pair of Large French Chandelier Oil Lamp in Red Pink Porcelain and Gilt Bronze
Located in Coimbra, PT
Gorgeous porcelain chandelier in gilt cast bronze Victorian library hanging oil lamp and opaline glass shade. Also have a large matching chandelier. Price per unit. Materials: Opa...
Bronze, Brass
Pair of Pendant Lights · Etched Opaline Glass and Aluminum.
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
Circa 1960 · Opaline glass with floral etching, filigree aluminum fittings. The shape of the globe — flattened, generous at the center, contained at the ends — carries something of a...
Glass
Pair of Italian Art Deco Hand Blown Opaline Glass Pendants, 1930-1939
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
Pair of hand blown Opaline glass ball pendants with burnished brass mounts, chain and canopy, Italy, 1930-1939.
Brass
Vilhelm Lauritzen Pair of B&G Pendants in Opaline Glass and Brass, Louis Poulsen
By Vilhelm Lauritzen
Located in Odense, DK
Rare set of original "B&G" opaline and brass pendants model 16753 by Danish Designer Vilhelm Lauritzen. Made for the Danish government building "Christiansborg Palace" in 1951. Produ...
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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