Finnish Designer, Pendant Light, Nickel, Glass, Reed, Finland, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A nickel-plated metal, white opaline glass and woven reed pendant light designed and produced in Finland, c. 1930s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 18.75"H x 25.0"W x 25.0"D Stem Leng...
Nickel
Modern Pendant Light from Nova Residence, les Arcs circa 1975
Located in VILLEURBANNE, FR
Rare pendant light selected by Charlotte Perriand for Les Arcs. It was produced by Staff Milano and created by Alex DISANTAVITTORIA. The lampshade is entirely made of green lacquer...
Metal
Timeless Elegance Exclusive Mid-Century Rattan Sculptural Pendant Light, 1970s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Elevate your modern interior with a rare piece of design history. This architectural vintage globe pendant from the 1950s/60s represents the perfect synergy between historical crafts...
Rattan
Bicone Shaped Cocoon Pendant Light, Mid Century Modern, 1960s
Located in Cork, IE
One of two available! This beautiful bi-cone shaped white cocoon pendant light is in excellent condition and was made some time in the 1980s. Well proportioned and giving a beautif...
Metal
Vintage Tronconi Pendant Lamp Space Age Light Fixture, 1970s
Located in ROTTERDAM, ZH
Vintage pendant lamp by Emanuelle with acrylic glass shade and chrome frame. The shade produces a magnificent, warm light. The height of the lamp can be easily adjusted with the rise...
Metal
Floating World by Ango – Sculptural Handcrafted Rattan Pendant Light
By Ango
Located in Bangkok, TH
Floating World by Ango is a sculptural handcrafted pendant light created from superfine extruded rattan, composed around a large geometric tetrahedral form that gives the piece its s...
Rattan
Art Deco Muller Frères Luneville Style Pendant Light, 1930s
By Muller Fres Luneville
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Stunning and elegant Art Deco pendant lamp. Design in the style of Muller Frères Luneville. Striking French design from the 1930s. Original patinated metal frame with decorative elem...
Metal
Italian Space Age Chrome and Glass Pendant Light, 1970s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Italian Space Age Chrome and Glass Pendant Light, 1970s Striking Italian Space Age pendant light from the 1970s, featuring a rare pull-down mechanism that allows the height to be ad...
Chrome
Arvid Böhlmarks Lampfabrik Attribution, Pendant Light, Glass, Rope, Sweden, 1930
By Arvid Böhlmarks Lampfabrik
Located in High Point, NC
An orange glass and brown rope pendant light attributed to Arvid Böhlmarks Lampfabrik, Sweden, c. 1930s.
Rope, Glass
Paradise by Ango – Sculptural Silk Cocoon Handcrafted Pendant Light
By Ango
Located in Bangkok, TH
Paradise by Ango is a statement pendant light hand-crafted from thousands of natural silk cocoons, creating a softly luminous, cloud-like presence that elevates any interior. Each co...
Stainless Steel
Hanging Pendant Light Sculpture by J.M. Szymanski, NYC
By J.M. Szymanski
Located in Bronx, NY
FLORA NO. 1 - MEDIUM J.M. Szymanski D. 2024 What is the architecture of a flower? FLORA, a lighting collection by J.M. Szymanski, explores a flower's remarkable form. The collection...
Steel
New World by Ango – Sculptural Rattan Pendant Ceiling Light
By Ango
Located in Bangkok, TH
New World pendant light by Ango is a sculptural handcrafted lighting piece defined by its circular ovaloid form and refined materiality. Created from very fine rattan using Ango’s ...
Rattan
Set Of 4 Orange Murano Glass 2 Ceiling Light and 2 Wall Light, 1970
Located in Roma, IT
Wonderful Murano set consisting of two wall sconces and two ceiling lights in orange color. large ceiling light: The ceiling light mounts two lamp holders with E27 socket, but the...
Murano Glass
Full Moon by Ango – Handcrafted Silk Cocoon Pendant Light
By Ango
Located in Bangkok, TH
Full Moon by Ango is a sculptural handcrafted pendant light created from carefully hand-selected natural silk cocoons. Designed as part of Ango’s Moon Series, the piece is conceived ...
Stainless Steel
Louis Poulsen, Medium Metal Pendant Light by Poul Henningsen
By Louis Poulsen
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Louis Poulsen, medium metal pendant light by Poul Henningsen. Size: Width x height x length (mm) 300 x 163 x 300, 0.9 kg Material: Matte lacquered aluminum. Struts: Purple, rolled al...
Metal
Contemporary Colorful Prism Meta Pendant Light by Elyse Graham
By Elyse Graham
Located in Springfield, OR
Our first lighting collection to capture the organic forms found only in our experimental MetaMATERIAL. With a blend of transparency and opacity, we create ethereal shapes of light a...
Resin, Rubber
Mid-century Murano glass light pendant by Massimo Vignelli
By Massimo Vignelli
Located in Eindhoven, NL
A mid-century original Italian pendant by Massimo Vignelli for Venini Murano. With 3 hand blown coloured and white Murano glass pendants and polished brass. The lamp gives a nice dif...
Brass
$776Sale Price|20% Off
French Nickel-Plated Brass Art Deco Pendant Light, 1930s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Magnificent and rare Art Deco pendant light. Striking French design from the 1930s. Nickel-plated brass frame with original marble colored glass shade. Rewired with one socket for...
Nickel
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 Authenticity" is provided by the gal...
Alabaster, Brass
Mid-Century Modern, Pink Murano Glass, Chrome, Pendant Light, 1960s
Located in Stamford, CT
Mid-Century Modern, Small Pendant Light or Chandelier, Coral Pink Murano Glass, Chrome, USA, 1960s A mid-century modern Murano glass chandelier in a classic suspended disks configur...
Chrome
Organic Wicker Rattan Globe Pendant or Hanging Light, 1950s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Natural organic woven wicker and bamboo large globe pendant hanging light 1950s.The beautiful suspension lamp features a bamboo and wicker wire. The pendant lamp will be a nice addit...
Rattan, Cotton
Degué, Pendant Light, Glass, Rope, France, 1930s
By Degué
Located in High Point, NC
An orange glass and rope pendant light produced by Degué, France, c. 1930s.
Rope, Glass
Mid-Century Modern Three-Light Fractal Resin and Chrome Pendant Chandelier
Located in Nottingham, GB
A striking Mid-Century Modern three-light pendant chandelier dating to circa 1960, capturing the experimental materials and Space Age aesthetic of post-war European lighting design.
Chrome
Stitched Parchment Pendant Light by Santa & Cole, Spain, 1980
By Santa & Cole
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Pendant lamp in the style of Gabriel Ordeig Cole for Santa and Cole Its shade made of stitched parchment with visible seams. Originally designed for a famous haunt of Barcelona nig...
Parchment Paper
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
Swedish Designer, Pendant Light, Brass, Glass, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass, orange and white etched glass pendant light likely designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1950s.
Brass
$1,828Sale Price / item|20% Off
LO019_Modern Brass and Acrylic Pendant Light by Naama Hofman
By Naama Hofman
Located in Berlin, DE
Pendant light object. Beautiful with a clear presence, a light object that can fit in many locations, in residences, restaurants or hotels. Lead time: 8 weeks Dimensions: 120 cm x 4...
Brass
Swedish Designer, Pendant Light, Glass, Brass, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
An etched orange glass pendant light designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1950s.
Brass
Antique French Amber Color Alabaster and Brass Pendant Light, 1920
Located in Barntrup, DE
An adorable French pendant light featuring an alabaster shade in a lovely orange hue with gray and cream veining.
Alabaster, Brass
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
Cosmic Pendant 100 'Rose' Artisan Handmade Lacquered Brass Ceiling Light
By Eva Menz for Atelier001
Located in London, England
Inspired by planet-like forms and textures, the Cosmic collection explores the interplay between metal and a selection of double-sided, piano-lacquered finishes. Two finely lacquer...
Brass
Cosmic Pendant 70 'Rose' Artisan Handmade Lacquered Brass Ceiling Light
By Eva Menz for Atelier001
Located in London, England
Inspired by planet-like forms and textures, the Cosmic collection explores the interplay between metal and a selection of double-sided, piano-lacquered finishes. Two finely lacquer...
Brass
Swedish Designer, Pendant Light, Glass, Brass, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and orange etched glass pendant light designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1950s.
Brass
Massimo Vignelli, Pendant Light, Glass, Metal, Italy, 1960s
By Venini, Massimo Vignelli
Located in High Point, NC
A brown orange glass and metal pendant light designed by Massimo Vignelli and produced by Venini, Italy, c. 1960s.
Metal
Massimo Vignelli, Pendant Light, Glass, Metal, Italy, 1960s
By Venini, Massimo Vignelli
Located in High Point, NC
A brown orange glass and metal pendant light designed by Massimo Vignelli and produced by Venini, Italy, c. 1960s.
Metal
French Designer, Pendant Light, Glass, Wood, France, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
An orange glass and wood pendant light likely designed and produced in France, c. 1960s.
Glass, Wood
French Designer, Pendant Light, Brass, Metal, France, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and orange, white-lacquered pendant light designed and produced in France, c. 1960s.
Metal, Brass
Antique French Alabaster Art Deco Pendant Light with Silk Hanging Cord
Located in New York, NY
Antique alabaster pendant light fixture with custom handmade silk-wrapped hanging cord and original bronze fittings. France, circa 1920. Fixture has been rewired and restored for ...
Alabaster
Swedish Designer, Pendant Light, Velvet, Brass, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and beige orange velvet pendant light designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1950s.
Brass
Handmade Leather Pendant Light, Mid-Century Modern with Rustic Charm
Located in Antwerp, BE
Unique leather pendant light The spherical shade is handmade from authentic colored leather, carefully stitched together with decorative seams. This gives the lamp a warm, rustic loo...
Leather
Large Amber Murano Glass Pendant Light by La Murrina, Italian 1970s
By Kalmar Lighting, Mazzega, La Murina, Carlo Nason
Located in Grand Cayman, KY
Large (24.5 inch diameter) 1970s Italian Mid-Century Organic Modern floral pendant light by La Murrina from Murano. Formed from one large thick sheet of hand made blow transparent ...
Murano Glass
German Designer, Pendant Light, Brass, Glass, Germany, 1920s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and orange alabaster-painted glass pendant light likely designed and produced in Germany, c. 1920s.
Brass
Cascadence Ceiling by Ango (set2), Handcrafted Silk Cocoon Pendant Light
By Ango
Located in Bangkok, TH
Double pendant light of Cascadence Ceiling by Ango is sculptural handcrafted ceiling light made from natural silk cocoons, delicately assembled on a hand-soldered wire matrix to crea...
Organic Material
Swedish Designer, Pendant Light, Glass, Brass, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass, orange and white opaline glass pendant light designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1950s.
Brass
Swedish Designer, Pendant Light, Alabaster, Rope, Sweden, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
An orange alabaster and brown rope pendant light likely designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1930s.
Alabaster
Cascadence Ceiling Light by Ango – Handcrafted Silk Cocoon Sculptural Pendant
By Ango
Located in Bangkok, TH
Cascadence Ceiling Light by Ango is a refined sculptural pendant handcrafted from natural silk cocoons, designed to bring softness, movement, and quiet luxury to contemporary interio...
Organic Material
Swedish Designer, Pendant Light, Brass, Glass, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and orange opaline glass pendant light designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s.
Brass
Gilded Tulips Pendant Light, Hollywood Regency, Remade by Stephen McKay
Located in Hudson, NY
Vintage gilded tulip bouquet / Off-white custom linen shade / Crystal balls / Woven bronze mesh cord Note : Height cannot be lengthened, only shortened Quantity : (1) Materials ...
Crystal, Metal
Set of Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors Pendant Light for Lyfa, Denmark, 1960s
By Carl Fagerlund
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A refined Scandinavian pendant light designed by Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors and produced by Lyfa in Denmark during the 1960s. The piece features a circular textured glass diffuser w...
Glass
Cosmic 'Meteor Pendant Rose' Handmade Rose Lacquered Brass Ceiling Light
By Eva Menz for Atelier001
Located in London, England
Named after the astronomical object that signals rebirth and new ideas, the Comet pieces are achieved with skilful brass shaping and patina finishes that celebrate British metal arti...
Brass
Modern Fabric Pendant Plain Light Anemone Grande from Studio Mirei
By Costantini
Located in New York, NY
The simple elegance of the Anemone Pendant Lamp provides an eye-catching aesthetic in any home while diffusing ambient light. The elaborate body is crafted entirely of Banaca (banana...
Fabric, Natural Fiber
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
Ellipse Grand Gray Handblown Modern Glass Pendant Light, Made in the USA
By Niche
Located in Beacon, NY
When paired together, the brilliant proportions of the Grand and Petite Ellipse pendants complement one another to create an elegant and distinctive design. Every single glass pendan...
Glass
Mid-Century Modern, Bright Pink Murano Glass, Chrome, Pendant Light, 1960s
Located in Stamford, CT
Mid-Century Modern, Small Pendant Light or Chandelier, Bright Pink Murano Glass, Chrome, USA, 1960s A mid-century modern Murano glass chandelier in a classic suspended disks configu...
Chrome
Rome, Murano Glass Gold\Orange Ceiling Light or Flush Mount, 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Splendid Murano glass ceiling lamp in coloured glass bead with yellow gold and orange hues Period: circa 1970. The light mounts 6 standard European e14 lamp holders, possible to sw...
Murano Glass
Vintage Danish Brass Pendant Light by Ben Nordsted for Lyskaer, 1970s
Located in Praha, CZ
This vintage Danish pendant light was designed by Ben Nordsted and produced by Lyskaer in the 1970s. It features a refined multi-shade construction in brass with warm copper tones, c...
Metal, Brass
Banded Cranberry Pendant Light, Hand Blown Glass - Made to Order
By Siemon & Salazar
Located in Aliso Viejo, CA
Born from a love of color, these striking pieces draw inspiration from the rich hues and undulating topography of Southern California. Alternating layers of opaque and transparent co...
Brass, Nickel
German Designer, Pendant Light, Glass, Nickel, Germany, 1920s
Located in High Point, NC
An orange-colored glass and nickel pendant light likely designed and produced in Germany, c. 1920s.
Nickel
Positano, Murano Glass Gold\Orange Ceiling Light or Flush Mount, 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Splendid Murano glass ceiling lamp in coloured glass bead with yellow gold and orange hues Period: circa 1970. The light mounts 6 standard European e14 lamp holders, possible to sw...
Murano Glass
$2,000Sale Price|20% Off
1960s Preben Dal Diamond Symphoni Pendant Light for Hans Følsgaard Denmark
By Preben Dahl
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1960s Symphoni Pendant Light designed by Preben Dal (Dahl) for Hans Følsgaard AS Denmark. White and grey lacquered sheet metal, diamond shaped elements forming pentagon layers. ...
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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