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Flos Parentesi 50 Pendant Light in Orange by Achille Castiglioni and Pio Manzu
By Achille Castiglioni & Pio Manzu
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Flos Parentesi 50 Pendant Light in Orange by Achille Castiglioni and Pio Manzu To celebrate the 50th Anniversary of Parentesi by Achille Castiglioni and Pio Manzù, Flos releases t...
Steel
$419Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage 60s Pendant Light Made in Italy - Large Opaline Orange and White Glass
Located in San Benedetto Del Tronto, IT
Embrace the nostalgia and vibrant energy of the 60s with this exceptional vintage lighting fixture. item. pendant lamp period. 1960s country. Italy material. opaline glass, metal, p...
Metal
Light Orange Sunday Hanging Lamp by SLIDE Studio
Located in Geneve, CH
Light Orange Sunday Hanging Lamp by SLIDE Studio Dimensions: Ø 58 x H 43 cm. Materials: Polyethylene. Available in different color options. This product is suitable for indoor and o...
Other
Light Orange Juxt Hanging Lamp by Karim Rashid
Located in Geneve, CH
Light Orange Juxt Hanging Lamp by Karim Rashid Dimensions: D 33 x W 41 x H 50 cm. Materials: Polyethylene. This product is suitable for indoor and outdoor use. All our lamps can be ...
Other
Poul Henningsen Artichoke Pendant Light
By Poul Henningsen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Poul Henningsen for Louis Poulsen Artichoke pendant light, Denmark, circa 1957. Copper, aluminum, and enameled steel.
Metal, Copper
Slide Design Crown of Love Pendant Light in Pumpkin Orange by Moro, Pigatti
By Slide
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Crown of Love crowns all indoor areas with its majesty and irreverence. As the whole Design of Love collection, the hanging lamp is rich in details, typical of Italian Baroque style,...
Plastic
Murano Glass Pendant Light
Located in Antwerp, BE
Italian orange and white Murano glass pendant light.
Chrome
Light Fixture, Wrought Iron, Orange Glass, 1970s
By Ehrlich
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
This modernist lamp is made of wrought iron and two handblown orange / amber tone glasses. It can be used as pendant or wall light.
Wrought Iron
Stilnovo "Disco Volante" Pendant Light, Italy, 1960s
By Stilnovo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An iconic "Disco Volante" pendant light by Stilnovo, Italy, dating from the 1960s. This celebrated design features a luminous opaline glass globe intersected by a dramatic black lacq...
Metal
$1,350Sale Price|20% Off
Alabaster Art Nouveau Pendant Light, 1900s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Stunning and rare Art Nouveau pendant light. Striking Dutch design from the 1900s. Original multi-colored alabaster shade with original brass canopy and rope cords. This wonderful Ar...
Alabaster, Brass
$2,516 / item
Tacchini Equinox Pendant Light by Studiopepe
By Tacchini
Located in New York, NY
E27 dimmable bulb. A dense, almost mysterious light is filtered through soft and enveloping materials. Luminosity and transparencies fluctuate, creating repetitions of lights and sha...
Fiberglass
1970's Glass Pendant Light, Czechoslovakia
Located in Praha, CZ
Vintage 1970's pendant made in former Czechia. Made of chrome and glass. Repolished, cleaned, shows some minor signs of use, newly installed electricity. Fully functional.
Chrome
Italian Spherical Ochre Cocoon Pendant Light, 1960s
Located in Chicago, IL
A rare 1960s Italian cocoon pendant featuring a metal frame and a 'cocoon' sprayed resin shade, mimicking the look of goatskin parchment in a soft ochre hue. This pendant has a spher...
Metal
1970s Murano Glass Teardrop Pendant Light, Italy
Located in Antwerp, BE
1970s Murano Glass Teardrop Pendant Light, Italy Elegant Mid-Century Modern Murano glass pendant light, Italy, 1970s.
Murano Glass, Opaline Glass
Globe pendant light by Glashutte Limburg, 1960s
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Mid century glass pendant light by Glashutte Limburg. Amber coloured glass which emits a nice light. Brass socket and shade holder. The wire can be lengthened or shortened as des...
Brass
$1,909 / item
Amber M Pendant Light by Georgiev Kiril
Located in Geneve, CH
Amber M Pendant Light by Georgiev Kiril Dimensions: Ø 22 x H 18 cm. Materials: Blown glass. All our lamps can be wired according to each country. If sold to the USA it will be wired...
Blown Glass
$5,367 / item
Iris Mono Pendant Light by Christopher Boots
By Christopher Boots
Located in Geneve, CH
Iris Mono Pendant Light by Christopher Boots Dimensions: D 12.5 x H 12 cm. Materials: Brass, alabaster. Available in Aged Brass, Brushed Brass, Hand Rubbed Brass, or Dark Bronze Ple...
Alabaster, Brass
Austrian Bubble Glass Cushion-Shaped Pendant Light
Located in Hanover, MA
Classic Austrian bubble glass pendant, round and flat like a cushion. Chromed steel fitting. Suspended from black electrical cord and stainless steel cable wire and clips. Could al...
$15,496 / item
Sky Lantern Pendant Light by Jennifer Midoz
By Mydriaz
Located in Geneve, CH
Sky lantern pendant Light by Mydriaz Dimensions: Diameter 28 x height 38 cm Materials: Brass, glass Finishes: Golden-plated, polished brass, white nickel finish on polished brass, bl...
Brass
1970s Chrome & Milk Glass Pendant Light, Czechoslovakia
Located in Praha, CZ
Mid-century milk glass and chrome pendant light. Restored, rewired. Bulb: 1 x E25-E27. US wiring compatible.
Chrome
Midcentury Cocoon Losange Shape Pendant Light, 1960s, Italy
By Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni
Located in Hagenbach, DE
This beautiful mid-century cocoon pendant light from 1960s Italy features an elegant losange-shaped silhouette with a wider, more expansive profile that enhances its sculptural prese...
Resin
Midcentury Cocoon Losange Shape Pendant Light, 1960s, Italy
By Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni
Located in Hagenbach, DE
This striking mid-century cocoon pendant light from 1960s Italy features an elegant losange-inspired silhouette that beautifully captures the organic modern spirit of the era. Its so...
Resin
$5,480 / item
Red Copper Polygon Pendant Led Light 21st Century
By Atelier Boucquet
Located in Roeselare, BE
Pendant or wall fixture made of red copper profiles of 9 mm with ledstrips. Driver on distance.
Copper
Art Déco Glass Pendant Light Airbrush Design
Located in Mannheim, DE
Very beautiful 1920s to 1930s hanging lamp. White satin glass shade with typical art déco shape and geometric air brush decor (so-called 'Spritzdekor') in orange, green and purple. C...
Metal
Harald Notini, Pendant Light, Glass, Rope, Sweden, 1930s
By Harald Notini
Located in High Point, NC
An orange-colored glass and brown rope pendant light designed by Harald Notini and produced by Arvid Böhlmarks Lampfabrik, Sweden, c. 1930s.
Rope, Glass
$1,618 / item
Red Sphaerae Pendant Light by Dechem Studio
Located in Geneve, CH
Red sphaerae pendant light by Dechem Studio Dimensions: D 20 x H 180 cm Materials: brass, metal, glass. Also available: different finishes and colors available. Only one homogenou...
Metal, Brass
Swedish Designer, Pendant Light, Glass, Nickel, Sweden, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
An etched orange-colored glass and nickel pendant light designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1930s.
Metal, Nickel
Swedish Designer, Pendant Light, Brass, Fabric, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
An adjustable brass and orange fabric pendant light designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s.
Brass
Hanging Nest by Ango, Unique Rattan Pendant Light
By Ango
Located in Bangkok, TH
Double pendant light of Hanging Nest by Ango is an elemental and universal form, that is incarnated with light that is diffused literally through miles of loose woven fine 1 mm. ratt...
Rattan
Light Orange Ali Baba Lanterna Hanging Lamp by Giò Colonna Romano
Located in Geneve, CH
Light Orange Ali Baba Lanterna Hanging Lamp by Giò Colonna Romano Dimensions: Ø 43 x H 47 cm. Materials: Polyethylene. Available in different colors. Prices may vary. This product i...
Other
Unit Pendant-R by Ango — Handwoven Rattan Pendant Light with Copper Finish
By Ango
Located in Bangkok, TH
Unit Pendant-R is a sculptural pendant light handcrafted by Ango in Bangkok, Thailand. Defined by its elegant flattened spherical silhouette, the design explores the expressive quali...
Stainless Steel
Unit Pendant-C by Ango Handcrafted Silk Cocoon Pendant Light in Copper
By Ango
Located in Bangkok, TH
Unit Pendant-C is a handcrafted pendant light by Ango that transforms natural silk cocoons into a refined sculptural lighting piece. Defined by its elegant oval form and hand-finishe...
Stainless Steel
Big Acrylic Glass Space Age Pendant Light, 1970s
Located in ROTTERDAM, ZH
Rare space age pendant lamp with rise-and-fall. The acrylic glass shade has a beige, mocca colour and produces a warm, cosy light. The lamp requires one E27/26 lightbulb. Additional...
Metal
Cocoon Cylinder Pendant Light by Goldkant, Germany, 1960s
By Friedel Wauer, Goldkant Leuchten
Located in Cork, IE
Well proportioned and giving a beautiful diffused warm light, this cylinder cocoon light has the ultimate 1960s look to it, with an alternating pattern of circles and squares. This ...
Resin
$16,073 / item
Cosmic 'Ares Pendant 100', Handmade Copper Ceiling Light
By Eva Menz for Atelier001
Located in London, England
Two finely hand-spun copper plates make up this pendant light, creating this unique appearance. The light is projected into the shade and reflects out, illuminating without creating...
Copper
Morning Bell Large Sculptural Ceramic Pendant Light, 20” Diameter
By Naaya Studio
Located in Sydney, NSW
The Morning Bell Pendant Light by Naaya Studio is a sculptural handcrafted ceramic lighting piece designed to bring warmth, scale, and quiet architectural presence into contemporary ...
Metal, Brass
Ovaloid by Ango – Sculptural Rattan Ceiling Light Pendant
By Ango
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ovaloid by Ango is a sculptural rattan ceiling light designed for contemporary interiors, boutique hotels, and luxury residences. Handcrafted from very fine 1 mm rattan, this elongat...
Stainless Steel
$5,480 / item
Red Copper Polygon Pendant Led Light 21st Century
By Atelier Boucquet
Located in Roeselare, BE
Pendant or wall fixture made of red copper profiles of 9 mm with ledstrips. Driver on distance.
Copper
$2,165 / item
Triangle Box Brass Pendant Light by Atelier Areti
Located in Geneve, CH
Triangle Box Brass Pendant Light by Atelier Areti Dimensions: D 10 x W 15 x H 57.6 cm. Materials: Brushed brass, white acrylic panels. Available in nickel, black, or brass. All our...
Brass
Garnier & Linker Alabaster Pendant Light in Alabaster and Brass
By Garnier et Linker
Located in Paris, FR
Pendant light by Garnier & Linker : Shade made out of veined Alabaster or Alabaster combined with dark natural brass patina. A "Certificate of Authencity" is provided by the gall...
Alabaster, Brass
$5,480 / item
Red Copper Polygon Pendant Led Light 21st Century
By Atelier Boucquet
Located in Roeselare, BE
Pendant or wall fixture made of red copper profiles of 9 mm with ledstrips. Driver on distance.
Copper
Vintage Pendant Light by Peill & Putzler, Germany, 1960s
By Peill & Putzler
Located in Verviers, BE
Vintage pendant light by Peill & Putzler, Germany. This central pendant light is crafted from heavy hand-blown glass with dramatic swirling clouds of brown and cream creating a cloud...
Art Glass
$22,668 / item
Pearl Necklace Pendant Light, Ludovic Clément d’Armont
By Ludovic Clément d’Armont
Located in Geneve, CH
Pearl necklace pendant light, Ludovic Clément d’Armont Every creation of Ludovic Clément d’Armont can be made to order in any requested dimensions. Blown glass and brass Dimensions:...
Brass
Petite Murano Pendant Light by Doria, Germany, 1970s
By Doria Leuchten Germany
Located in Aachen, NRW
Petite Doria Pendant light with large volcanic Murano glass ball. High-quality materials give a wonderful light effect when it is on. Very good condition. Cleaned, well-wired, and r...
Murano Glass
$1,234 / item
Glass Globe Opal 30 Pendant Light by Schwung
Located in Geneve, CH
Glass globe opal 30 pendant light by Schwung Dimensions: W 30 x D 30 x H 65 cm Materials: Natural brass, hand blown glass globes Schwung is a German word, and loosely defined, mea...
Brass
$1,723 / item
Glass Globe Opal 50 Pendant Light by Schwung
Located in Geneve, CH
Glass globe opal 50 pendant light by Schwung Dimensions: W 50 x D 50 x H 105 cm Materials: Natural brass, hand blown glass globes Finishes available: Black gunmetal, polished ni...
Brass
$1,909 / item
Glass Globe Opal 60 Pendant Light by Schwung
Located in Geneve, CH
Glass globe opal 60 pendant light by Schwung Dimensions: W 60 x D 60 x H 125 cm Materials: Natural brass, hand blown glass globes Finishes available: Black gunmetal, polished ni...
Brass
Midcentury Scandinavian Pendant Light, with Acrylic Optical Shade
Located in Verviers, BE
Hanging pendant light from the late 1960s designed in the Scandinavian style and Acrylic Shade Its Classic modernist form and simplicity in design, make it an iconic example of mid...
Chrome
Midcentury Three Lamp Chrome Hanging Pendant Light Fitting
Located in Verviers, BE
Mid-Century Modernist chromed triple-cable pendant lamp with adjustable flexes, so that you can hang the lamps at different heights by retracting the cables into the ceiling plate. T...
Chrome
Unit Pendant-M Handcrafted Mulberry Bark Pendant Light with Copper Finish by Ang
By Ango
Located in Bangkok, TH
Unit Pendant-M is a handcrafted pendant light by Ango that transforms natural mulberry tree bark into a sculptural lighting object. Delicate strands of sustainably sourced mulberry b...
Stainless Steel
French Art Deco “Clichy” Pink Reeded Glass Pendant Light
Located in Amsterdam, NL
French “Clichy” pink coloured glass pendant lamp Brass glass holder Weight : 1.00 kg / 2.2 lb Priced per individual item. All lamps have been made suitable by international standar...
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Cocoon Pendant Light, 1960s, Italy
By Flos, Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni
Located in Argelato, BO
Mid-Century chandelier in Cocoon, Italian production, in the style of Achille and Piergiacomo Castiglioni. It is a very original suspension lamp in shape, which well represents the ...
Metal
$1,047 / item
Glass Globe Opal 20 Pendant Light by Schwung
Located in Geneve, CH
Glass globe opal 20 by Schwung Dimensions: W 20 x D 20 x H 45 cm Materials: Natural brass, hand blown glass globes Schwung is a German word, and loosely defined, means energy or...
Brass
French Art Deco “Clichy” Pink Reeded Glass Pendant Light
Located in Amsterdam, NL
French “Clichy” pink coloured glass pendant lamp Brass glass holder Weight : 1.30 kg / 2.9 lb Priced per individual item. All lamps have been made suitable by international standar...
Brass
$1,641 / item
Matte Red Sphaerae Pendant Light by Dechem Studio
Located in Geneve, CH
Matte red sphaerae pendant light by Dechem Studio Dimensions: D 20 x H 180 cm Materials: brass, metal, glass. Also available: Different finishes and colours available Only one ...
Metal, Brass
Hollywood Regency Amber Glass Caged Onion Swag Pendant Light
Located in Waxahachie, TX
Midcentury, Hollywood Regency, onion-shaped pendant light features an amber glass shade blown into the metal cage frame. Gorgeous amber light fills the room. Iconic statement piece...
Metal
Murano Ball Pendant Light by Doria, Germany, 1970s
By Doria Leuchten Germany
Located in Aachen, NRW
Doria ceiling light with nice Murano glass ball. High quality of materials, gives a wonderful light effect when it is on. Very good condition. Cleaned, well-wired, and ready to use...
Murano 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.
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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