1960s, Tall Orange Glass Pendant by Gino Vistosi
By Gino Vistosi
Located in Schoorl, NL
What a light! This orange glass pendant with opaline inside creates a stunning sunset feel light.
Mid-20th Century Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
Opaline Glass
1960s, Tall Orange Glass Pendant by Gino Vistosi
By Gino Vistosi
Located in Schoorl, NL
What a light! This orange glass pendant with opaline inside creates a stunning sunset feel light.
Opaline Glass
$441Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage 1970's Retro Orange Glass Pendant Light
Located in London, GB
Introducing our stunning Vintage Bold Orange Glass Pendant Light, a timeless piece reminiscent of the vibrant 1970s era.
Glass
Orange Glass Pendant Light by Peill Putzler, Germany, 1970
By Peill & Putzler
Located in Aachen, NRW
Orange glass Pendant light by Peill & Putzler, manufactured in Germany, circa the 1970s.
Glass, Opaline Glass
Petite Orange Glass Pendant Light by Peill Putzler, Germany, 1970
By Peill & Putzler
Located in Aachen, NRW
Petite Orange glass pendant light by Peill & Putzler, manufactured in Germany, circa the 1970s.
Glass
Murano Orange Glass Pendant
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Murano orange art glass pendant. Pendant measure 10" high and 10" diameter.
Art Glass
Scandinavian Orange Glass Pendant Lamp
Located in Vienna, AT
Glass pendant lamp with glass shade orange on top and clear structured glass below.
Glass
Vintage Orange Glass Pendant Lamp, Czechoslovakia, circa 1970
By Osvětlovací sklo n.p., Valašské Meuiříčí
Located in Praha, CZ
The sculptural shade is formed from glossy orange glass and features a distinctive two-tiered silhouette, with a rounded lower body and tapered upper section.
Opaline Glass, Plastic
Vintage Scandinavian Cased Orange Glass Pendant Lamp, 1960s
By Gino Vistosi
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A tall organically shaped pendant lamp in cased orange glass. It was possibly designed by Gino Vistosi.
Glass
Orange Glass Pendant Light by Peill Putzler, Germany, 1970
By Peill & Putzler
Located in Aachen, NRW
Grenn glass pendant light by Peill & Putzler, manufactured in Germany, circa the 1970s. High quality and in very good condition. Cleaned, well-wired and ready to use. The fixtur...
Glass, Opaline Glass
Murano Orange Glass Pendant Light, Attributed to Venini, Italy, 1970s
By Venini
Located in Antwerp, BE
A Murano glass pendant light attributed to Venini, Italy, 1970s.
Murano Glass
Pair of Mid-Century Opaline and Orange Glass Pendant Lights
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
Striking pair of mid-century pendant lights featuring elongated white opaline glass cones paired with bold, transparent orange glass disc shades.
Glass
$805Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Orange Glass Pendant Lamp by Peill and Putzler, 1960
By Peill & Putzler
Located in Oirlo, LI
Particularly rare shaped orange glass hanging lamp by Peill and Putzler, produced around 1960 in Germany.
Glass
Mid-Century Modern Orange Glass Pendant Lamp by Peill & Putzler, Germany
By Peill & Putzler
Located in Grand Cayman, KY
A striking pendant light in glossy cased glass, the bell-shaped shade graduating from a deep burnt-orange at the gallery to a warm amber glow where it opens to the light source.
Chrome
Flower Shaped Orange Glass Pendant Lamp by Peill & Putzler, Germany, 1960s/1970s
By Peill & Putzler
Located in Steenwijk, NL
It is made of double-layerd hand blown Murano glass with an orange outside and an opal white inside.
Glass, Murano Glass, Opaline Glass
Pair of Hans-Agne Jakobsson for Staff Orange Glass Pendant Lights, 1960
By Staff Leuchten, Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Rijssen, NL
Modernist pendant lamp in orange-colored opaline glass. Designed by Hans-Agne Jakobsson for Staff Leuchten, Germany, mid 1960s.
Opaline Glass
1 of the 3 Murano Yellow Brown and Orange Glass Pendant Light, 1960s
By Doria Leuchten Germany
Located in Rijssen, NL
1 of the 3 Doria Leuchten globes (in collaboration with Murano) in the style of Venini, manufactured, circa 1960. Real statement piece. High-end thick Murano crystal glass shades ma...
Brass
1 of the 3 Murano Taupe Yellow and Orange Glass Pendant Light, 1960s
By Doria Leuchten Germany
Located in Rijssen, NL
1 of the 3 Doria Leuchten globes (in collaboration with Murano) in the style of Venini, manufactured, circa 1960. Real statement piece. High-end thick Murano crystal glass shades ma...
Brass, Chrome
Orange Murano Glass Pendant Lamp by Gino Vistosi for Vistosi, Italy, 1960's
By Gino Vistosi, Vistosi
Located in Steenwijk, NL
This orange glass pendant lamp was designed by Gino Vistosi for Vistosi in Italy in the 1960's.
Murano Glass, Opaline Glass
Swedish Designer, Pendant Light, Brass, Glass, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and orange glass pendant light designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1950s Wear consistent with age and use.
Brass
Harald Notini, Pendant Light, Glass, Cord, Brass, Sweden, 1920s
By Harald Notini
Located in High Point, NC
A brass, fabric cord and orange glass pendant light designed by Harald Notini and produced by Arvid Böhlmarks Lampfabrik, Sweden, c. 1920s.
Brass
Orange Cased Glass Pendant Light, 1970s
Located in Mortsel, BE
When illuminated, the orange glass glows with a warm, inviting intensity, while the open bottom provides functional downlight.
Glass
Luciano Vistosi Orange pendant in glass
By Luciano Vistosi, Alessandro Pianon
Located in Brussels, BE
By Alessandro Pianon for Luciano Vistosi, this opaline is made out of orange Murano glass wich diffuses light in a warm and intimate way. Please feel free to contact us for any add...
Murano Glass
Orange Glass and Brass Pendant, 1980s, Restored
Located in Praha, CZ
Orange pendant made in Czechoslovakia in 1980s. Restored: brass refinished and polished.
Brass
Nemo Lorosae 30 pendant Pendant Lighting in Glass Sicilian orange
By Alvaro Siza
Located in Brooklyn, NY
For his solo exhibition at the Basilica Palladiana in Vicenza, Álvaro Siza designed Lorosae. A timeless design from 1999, featuring translucent glass in different pure and brilliant ...
Glass
Nemo Lorosae 20 pendant Pendant Lighting in Glass Sicilian orange
By Alvaro Siza
Located in Brooklyn, NY
For his solo exhibition at the Basilica Palladiana in Vicenza, Álvaro Siza designed Lorosae. A timeless design from 1999, featuring translucent glass in different pure and brilliant ...
Glass
$3,470 / item
Murano Glass and Brass Pendant in Orange Colour
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
A sophisticated modern pendant lamp, featuring a sculptural assembly of smooth glass panels mounted around a central brass structure.
Brass
Set Of 2 Orange Murano Glass Pendant Lamps, 1980s
Located in Palermo, IT
Set of 2 orange Murano glass pendant lamps, 1980s Intact glass.
Metal
Lady Orange, Chandelier with Orange & Transparent Pendants, Murano Glass, 1970s
By Venini
Located in Roma, IT
Gorgeous Murano chandelier in the style of Venini La Cascata. The chandelier consists of three rounds composed of beautiful transparent and orange drops cascading down. The chandelie...
Murano Glass
Danish Modern Three- Light Holmegaard Orange Glass Chandelier/ Pendant
By Holmegaard
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Danish Modern Three- Light Holmegaard Orange Glass Chandelier/ Pendant Denmark, Circa 1960s This rare and exceptional Danish Modern three-light Holmegaard orange glass chandelier, ...
Brass
1970s Czechoslovak Mid-Century Orange Opaline Glass Pendant Lamp
Located in Praha, CZ
The lamp features a distinctive orange lacquered metal shade combined with a hand-blown white opaline glass globe, offering both sculptural presence and soft ambient illumination.
Metal
Arteluce Warm Orange ‘Halloween’ Glass Pendant by Rodolfo Dordoni
By Dino Sarfatti Edition Arteluce
Located in Soquel, CA
Arteluce Warm Orange ‘Halloween’ Glass Pendant by Rodolfo Dordoni Italian modern frosted glass pendant in warm orange with amethyst circular perforations and cones around the base.
Art Glass, Plastic
Space Age Orange and White Opaline Glass Pendant, Italy
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in Italy, 1970s. It is made in orange and white opaline glass, chrome and varnished metal.
Metal, Chrome
Orange Murano Glass Pendant Light by Vistosi
By Vistosi
Located in Antwerp, BE
Italian Murano glass ceiling light by Vistosi.
Glass
Nemo Lorosae 40 pendant Pendant Lighting in Glass Sicilian orange
By Alvaro Siza
Located in Brooklyn, NY
For his solo exhibition at the Basilica Palladiana in Vicenza, Álvaro Siza designed Lorosae. A timeless design from 1999, featuring translucent glass in different pure and brilliant ...
Glass
Mid-Century Modern Orange-Red Glass Pendant Light, Vignelli Style
By Massimo Vignelli, Venini
Located in Hanover, MA
This mid-century modern pendant light features a vibrant orange-red cased glass shade with a bulbous lower body and a tapering neck.
Murano Glass
Large Orange Murano Glass Pendant Lamp by Vistosi, Italy, 1960s
By Vistosi
Located in Milan, IT
Murano glass pendant lamp manufactured by Vistosi. Large incamiciato orange/white shade and brass details.
Murano Glass
Mid-Century Modern, Orange Shell Motif Murano Glass, Pendant Light, 1960s
Located in Stamford, CT
Mid-Century Modern, Small Pendant Light or Chandelier, Orange Shell Motif Murano Glass, Chrome, USA, 1960s A mid-century modern Murano glass chandelier in a classic suspended disks ...
Chrome
Orange Murano glass pendant by Massimo Vignelli for Venini, 1950s
By Massimo Vignelli, Venini
Located in Rotterdam, NL
Hand-blown glass orange pendant designed by Massimo Vignelli at the start of his impressive career in design and produced by Murano glass specialist Venini.
Metal
Venini Murano Orange Cased Glass Pendant 1950's
By Venini
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
Classic Venini Murano dark orange and white, cased glass pendant chandelier.
Art Glass
Orange & white incamiciato Murano Glass Pendant Lamp attrib. to Vistosi
By Vistosi
Located in Varese, Lombardia
It is made of a black metal structure with a beatiful "incamiciato" Murano glass shade in orange and white color. Pretty good condition: light wear at the metal parts.
Metal, Aluminum
Scandinavian 1960s pendant lamp orange glass and teak Kristiansson Luxus, Sweden
By Svend Aage Holm Sørensen, Luxus Vittsjö, Bent Karlby, Jo Hammerborg, Uno & Östen Kristiansson
Located in Brussels, Brussels
Modernist teardrop pendant lamp from the 1960s. Orange glass with white opalin interior and upper teak element.
Opaline Glass, Glass
Rare Onion Pendants in Orange Glass by Helge Zimdal
By Falkenberg, Helge Zimdal
Located in Vienna, AT
Rare glass version, double leyed glass orange and white, designed by Helge Zimdal for Falkenberg. Zimdal was actually most known for his architectural work, mostly in Stockholm, Swed...
Brass
French Art Deco Mottled Orange Glass & Brass Pendant Light, ca. 1930s
Located in Barntrup, DE
Art Deco French pendant with deep orange mottled glass bowl and sculptural brass fittings, circa 1930.
Brass
$6,449Sale Price|20% Off
Art Nouveau Orange Yellow Ceiling Pendant, Nancy Glass, 1900s
Located in Lisbon, PT
This early 20th-century French Art Nouveau ceiling lamp features a mottled yellow and orange glass bowl in the style of Nancy glass, mounted on a forged wrought iron frame with decor...
Metal
Orange Murano Glass "Eclipse" Pendant by Nason for Mazzega, Italy 1960s
By Carlo Nason, Mazzega
Located in Roma, IT
Gorgeous Mid-century "Eclisse" pendant lamp in vibrant orange and white opaline Murano glass.
Metal
Laviani ‘Tonda' Handblown Glass Pendant in Orange for Foscarini
By Ferruccio Laviani, Foscarini
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Laviani ‘Tonda' handblown glass pendant in orange for Foscarini Designed by Ferruccio Laviani and produced by Foscarini, the Italian lighting firm founded in Venice on the legendary...
Metal, Steel
Art Nouveau Pendant Light with Orange & Aubergine Glass by Muller Frères, 1920
By Muller Fres Luneville
Located in Barntrup, DE
Signed Muller Frères Lunéville Art Nouveau pendant light with mottled orange, aubergine, and warm amber pâte de verre glass bowl, typical of the Nancy School glass tradition, suspend...
Brass, Bronze
Murano Sputnik Art Glass Orange Color Italian Chandelier and Pendant, 2020
Located in Roma, Lazio
Something truly incredible this Murano chandelier. Surprising design from the 70s, due to the very particular shape of these large orange glass stalactites. Very elegant, it will fur...
Brass
Jo Hammerborg Pisa Pendant Light, Orange Glass & Teak, Denmark, 1963
By Jo Hammerborg, Fog & Mørup, Holmegaard
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Danish midcentury modern warm orange yellow glass pendant by acclaimed designer Johannes Hammerborg for Fog & Mørup using Holmegaard glass.
Glass, Opaline Glass, Teak
$2,371Sale Price|20% Off
Stilnovo Pendant Light, Opaline Glass with Orange Decor, Italy 1950s
By Stilnovo
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Large white opaline glass pendant with flared black top and stunning matte orange modernist decor with slender vertical lines and elegantly narrow horisontal lines.
Glass, Art Glass
21st Century Burnt Orange Cassini Glass Pendant with Cane
By Merve Kahraman
Located in Istanbul, TR
Cassini lamps are named after the famous “Cassini–Huygens” mission which was a collaboration between NASA, the European Space Agency (ESA) and the Italian Space Agency (ASI) to send ...
Metal
Sputnik orange Pendant Light, Opal Glass, Germany, 1970s
By Kaiser Leuchten
Located in Aachen, NRW
Wonderful Sputnik pendant light made by Kaiser Leuchten, Germany, circa 1970-1979. Great Atomium-shaped chandelier with 6 opal glass pieces. This exquisite lighting fixture boasts a ...
Opal, Metal
Italian Design Pendant Lamp in Orange Murano Glass, by Carlo Nason 1960s
By Carlo Nason, Mazzega
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
Introducing this "Eclisse" ceiling lamp, an iconic model of the Italian design of the 60s by Carlo Nason for Mazzega. Made of fine Murano glass, orange on the outside and white on th...
Murano Glass
Large Murano Vintage Candy pendant orange amber swirl glass, made in Italy
Located in København, DK
Large new Italian Murano candy pendant ceiling lamp in amber glass. Mouth-blown glass in round shape with swirl pattern. E27 socket. Comes with adjustable suspension. Handmade in It...
Murano Glass
Large Murano Glass Chandelier with 40 Glass Leaves
By Murano Glass Sommerso
Located in Antwerp, BE
Large Murano glass chandelier with four rows off clear and orange glass leaves. The body is composed of 40 leaf-form glass suspended from a chrome frame.
Metal
1960s Michael & Frances Higgins Fused Art Glass 3 -Tier Pendant Chandelier Light
By Higgins Glass, Michael Higgins, Francis Higgins
Located in St. Louis, MO
Three pendants mound by brass chain to large 12" brass cover plate with matching mounted orange glass rondel mounting cover.
Brass, Wire
Pair of Orange Murano Glass Pendants by Massimo Vignelli for Venini, 1950s
By Massimo Vignelli, Venini
Located in Rotterdam, NL
Pair of hand-blown glass orange pendants designed by Massimo Vignelli at the start of his impressive career in design and produced by Murano glass specialist Venini.
Metal
Venini Co. Style Hanging Pendant in Orange & White Murano Cased Glass, 1950s
By Venini
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Large Italian Modern Venini Style Lamp Co. attributed Murano Hanging Lamp. Featuring a large bell shaped Murano cased glass shade with Orange exterior and White interior. Shown with ...
Metal
1950s Pendant Lamp with Orange and Yellow Mouth-Blown Glass Shades, Italy
Located in Wolfurt, AT
Pendant lamp from the Italian 1950s with two mouth-blown glass shades in yellow and orange.
Brass
Pair of Hillebrand Orange Gold 'Confetti' Murano Glass Pendant, 1970s
By Hillebrand
Located in Rijssen, NL
A pair of fun and unique Hillebrand pendants made around 1970 in Europe. The colors of the murano glass give the light a playful look. When lit, the pendant fills the room with a so...
Brass
Orange Glass Pendant Light by Venini Murano, Italy, 1960
By Venini
Located in Lijnden, Noord-Holland
Orange glass pendant light by Venini Murano, Italy, 1960.
Blown Glass
Orange glass pendant light by Peill and Putzler 1960
By Peill & Putzler
Located in TERHEIJDEN, NB
Uncommonly shaped orange glass pendant light by Peill and Putzler, produced around 1960 in Germany.
Glass
Bright Orange Glass Pendant Light by Peill and Putzler, 1960
By Peill & Putzler
Located in TERHEIJDEN, NB
More colored glass pendant lights in stock. We offer a range of glass lighting from makers such as, Venini, Holmegaard, Glashütte Limburg, Vistosi, Murano and lots more vintage li...
Glass
Unavailable
H 7.88 in Dm 11.82 in
Mid-Century Modern Italian Brass and Orange Glass Pendant Lamp, 1960s
Located in Ljubljana, SI
Takes one E27 light bulb (not included). A standard E26 American/Canadian size also fits (tested). Works with 220v as well as 110v. Total height of the lamp is adjustable, length of ...
Brass
Unavailable
H 10.63 in Dm 9.45 in
One of four Orange Glass Pendant Light 'Oplight' by Hans Agne Jakobsson 1960
By Staff Leuchten, AB Markaryd, Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in TERHEIJDEN, NB
Beautiful Swedish design by Hans Agne Jakobsson made by AB Markaryd and sold by Staff Leuchten. Model is called Oplight and is produced around 1960. Has a nice bright orange color an...
Glass
Unavailable
H 9.06 in Dm 11.42 in
One of five Vintage Bright Orange Glass Pendant Light by Peill and Putzler 1960
By Peill & Putzler
Located in TERHEIJDEN, NB
This opaline glass bright pendant light is made by the German company Peill and Putzler around 1960. Gives very nice soft light. Beautiful retro color but still fits in an everyday...
Glass
Doria Glass Pendants with Metal Shades, 1970s
By Doria Leuchten Germany
Located in Budapest, HU
This truly magnificent orange glass pendant pair with metal shades is a rare find.
Metal
Mid-Century Glass Pendant in Orange Danish Design by Vitrika, 1960s
By Vitrika
Located in Spoettrup, DK
Orange glass pendant hanging elegantly in 3 brass chains including a suspension made in solid brass.
Brass
Mid-Century Orange Glass Danish Pendant
Located in Hudson, NY
Mid-Century Orange glass Danish pendant Bottom Dimensions: opening diameter 5 inches height 12.5 inches Condition: very good considering age and use
Glass
1960s Venini "Anemone" Orange Murano Glass Pendant Light
By Venini
Located in Milan, IT
"Anemone" pendant light: transparent blown glass with coloured "rods" White lacquered metal structure. Adjustable height.
Metal
Art Deco White Glass Orange Color Banded Circular Pendant
Located in BUDAPEST, HU
Suspended white glass ceiling fixture with orange colored glass bands. Ceiling light in ribbed glass with decorative orange bands. Light hangs from a nickel-plated brass stem and can...
Brass, Nickel
Unavailable
H 8.27 in Dm 13.39 in
Handblown Orange and White Mushroom Shaped Guzzini Style Glass Pendant Lamp
Located in Cape Town, ZA
Handblown orange and white mushroom shaped Guzzini style glass pendant lamp.
Glass
Orange Opaline Pendant Light, 1970s
Located in Brussels , BE
Orange opaline pendant light, 1970s.
Glass
VISTOSI, Glass Pendant
By Vistosi
Located in Brussels, BE
Rare glass pendant designed and executed by Vetreria Vistosi, glassworks in Murano, Italy. Two removable glass half-spheres with a patinated metal frame. Period Vistosi paper label.
Metal
1960's Orange Glass Lampshades, 20th Century
Located in London, GB
1960's orange glass lampshades. All electrical work/installation must be undertaken by a qualified electrician.
Glass
Unavailable
H 55.12 in Dm 9.45 in
Orange Pendant Lamp of Handblown Glass by Holmegaard for Staff, Germany, 1960s
By Staff Leuchten
Located in Berlin, DE
The orange onion body of the pendant lamp is made of handblown glass from Holmegaard and has one E 27 bulb holder inside.
Glass
1970s Chandeliers with Orange Colored Glass Shade
Located in Valencia, Spain
Elegant ceiling lamps with orange colored glass shade. This unusual shaped hanging sphere has a very elegant and soft lighting.
Brass
Benedict Pendant Light in Teal and Orange Powder Coat, Orange Cord, Small
By Trella
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Benedict™ color series styles our most versatile pendant light in a wide range of colorful configurations, both bright and subdued, sure to fit the mood of any project. Like all ...
Opal, Brass
Venini Hanging Pendant Light Fixture in Brilliant Orange
By Venini
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
Brilliant orange hanging light fixture by Venini.
Blown Glass
Unavailable
H 60 in Dm 6 in
Benedict Pendant Light in Teal and Orange Powder Coat, Orange Cord, 9in Diameter
By Trella
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Benedict™ color series styles our most versatile pendant light in a wide range of colorful configurations, both bright and subdued, sure to fit the mood of any project. Like all ...
Opal, Brass
Unavailable
H 19.92 in Dm 10.23 in
1960s Murano white and orange two-tone glass and aluminum frame pendant lamp.
Located in Caprino Veronese, VR
A beautiful two-tone white and orange-red hand-blown Murano glass ceiling lamp in a typical 1960s colour combination. Note the particular workmanship of the glass surface, enriched w...
Aluminum
Set of Three Art Glass Pendants
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful set of three orange art glass pendants with accent banding, Denmark.
Glass
Space age orange glass funky ceiling lamp
Located in Budapest, HU
Retro, space-age orange glass ceiling lamp. Its undulating lines in the distinctive orange shade of the 60s-70s create a truly funky atmosphere. Manufactured around 1970, it can be u...
Glass
Zero Hoop Pendant in Orange by Front Design
By Front Design, ZERO Lighting
Located in Yonkers, NY
The Hoop pendant incorporates a metal cage-like frame made up of eight wires. Inside the frame, a globe-shaped glass diffuser rests at the bottom. The minimalist design and organic s...
Glass
Unavailable
H 39.38 in Dm 5.91 in
Large VISTOSI HANGLAMP designed by Alessandro Pianon in orange glass
By Alessandro Pianon, Vistosi
Located in LA Arnhem, NL
Large VISTOSI HANGLAMP. Elegant, slim orange glass hanglamp of Alessandro Pianon. The outside of the lamp is orange, the inside white. The lamp hangs "free" on the electric cord. The...
Copper
Orange Murano Glass Chandelier, Italy, Mid-20th Century
Located in Retie, BE
8-armed Murano glass chandelier. This mid-20th century orange ceiling light has 8 curling arms. A vintage Italian chandelier with orange murano glass details. Dimension of height i...
Chrome
Barovier E. Tosso Murano Glass Pendant Lamp
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Palm Beach, FL
A beautiful pendant lamp, made of Murano glass by Barovier & Toso in the 1960s.
Murano Glass
Italian Art Glass Pendant Lamp by Vistosi
By Vistosi
Located in New York, NY
Pretty art glass pendant in a charming and versatile scale. The vintage art glass has new electrical fittings. Please call for location.
Art Glass
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.
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Chandeliers have evolved over time, but their classic elegance has remained unchanged.
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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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