$1,008 / item
Floor/Ceiling Lamp Mogg ORBIT 1 - diameter 20 cm
By Mogg
Located in Alcamo, IT
Mogg - ORBIT 1 Floor/Ceiling Lamp ORBIT 1 is a dimmable floor-to-ceiling lamp featuring a white spherical diffuser that slides along low-voltage cables. The lamp includes a dimmer p...
Metal, Steel
$1,050 / item
Floor/Ceiling Lamp Mogg ORBIT 1 - diameter 28 cm
By Mogg
Located in Alcamo, IT
Mogg - ORBIT 1 Floor/Ceiling Lamp ORBIT 1 is a dimmable floor-to-ceiling lamp featuring a white spherical diffuser that slides along low-voltage cables. The lamp includes a dimmer p...
Metal, Steel
Double Orbit by Ango Handcrafted Rattan Modern Ceiling Light
By Ango
Located in Bangkok, TH
Double Orbit by Ango is a modern organic sculptural ceiling light handcrafted from fine natural rattan. Two interlocking infinity rings form its iconic shape, symbolising eternal con...
Rattan
Midcentury Orbital Pendant Lamp by Kaiser, Germany, 1960s
By Kaiser Leuchten
Located in Aachen, NRW
Midcentury vintage white pendant made by Kaiser Leuchten, Germany, with 8 opal glass balls. High quality and in very good condition. Cleaned, well-wired and ready to use. The fixtu...
Glass
Midcentury Orbital Pendant Lamp by Kaiser, Germany, 1960s
By Kaiser Leuchten
Located in Aachen, NRW
Midcentury vintage chrome pendant made by Kaiser Leuchten, Germany with 12 opal glass balls. High quality and in very good condition. Cleaned, well-wired and ready to use. The fixt...
Brass
Orbit Ceiling Lamp with Six Amber Glass Shades, 1960s
By AB Markaryd
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Elegant Mid-Century Modern chandelier. Executed in massive brass. The chandelier needs 6 x E14 Edison screw fit bulb. They are wired, in working condition and run both on 110 ...
Brass
Midcentury Green Orbital Pendant Lamp by Kaiser, Germany, 1960s
By Kaiser Leuchten
Located in Aachen, NRW
Midcentury vintage green pendant made by Kaiser Leuchten, Germany, with 8 opal glass balls. High quality and in very good condition. Cleaned, well-wired and ready to use. The fixtu...
Glass
Modernist Polished Brass Sputnik w/ Handblown Murano Translucent Orbital Points
Located in New York, NY
This stunning and graphic modernist sputnik chandelier was realized in Murano, Italy- the island off the coast of Venice renowned for centuries for its superlative glass production.
Brass
'Cosmic Orbit Solo Verdigris' Handmade Verdigris Patinated Brass Ceiling Light
By Eva Menz for Atelier001
Located in London, England
Inspired by planet-like shapes and textures, the Cosmic collection plays with both metal properties and a selection of patina finishes. Two lighting components are harmoniously balan...
Brass
'Orbit Trio XL Verdigris' Handmade Verdigris Patinated Brass Ceiling Light
By Eva Menz for Atelier001
Located in London, England
Trio for three, a unique ceiling light composed by a cluster of lighting components. Combining patinated brass plates and finely brushed brass framework, the Orbit Trio ceiling light...
Brass
Orbit Limited Edition Pendant Lamp in Bronze & Brass by Jesse Ede
Located in Geneve, CH
Orbit Limited Edition Pendant Lamp in Bronze & Brass by Jesse Ede Limited Edition of 5 Pieces + 1P Dimensions: D 115 x W 115 x H 140 cm. Materials: Brass and bronze. All our lamps c...
Bronze, Brass
Triple Orbit Pendant Lights by Ango, Organic Modern Rattan-Handcrafted Lighting
By Ango
Located in Bangkok, TH
Triple Orbit pendant lighting, a large scale light that presents infinite possibility, is a unique eco spectacular lighting piece uniquely created by Ango alluding to infinity and a ...
Rattan
Space Age Orbit Lamp with Seven Amber Glass Shades, 1960s
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Executed in glass, metal and brass. The lamp needs 7 x E14 / E15 Edison screw fit bulb, is wired, in working condition and runs both on 110 / 230 volt. Our lamps are checked, cleane...
Metal, Brass
Cosmic 'Orbit Trio XL Regolith' Handmade Dark Bronze Patinated Ceiling Light
By Eva Menz for Atelier001
Located in London, England
Trio for three, a unique ceiling light composed by a cluster of lighting components. Combining patinated brass plates and finely brushed bronze framework, the Orbit Trio ceiling ligh...
Brass
'Cosmic Orbit Solo Purion' Handmade Gloss White Lacquered Brass Ceiling Light
By Eva Menz for Atelier001
Located in London, England
Two lighting components harmoniously balanced, framing this unique ceiling light. Composed by patinated brass plates and finely brushed brass framework, the Orbit Solo ceiling light ...
Brass
'Cosmic Orbit Solo Regolith' Handmade Dark Bronze Patinated Brass Ceiling Light
By Eva Menz for Atelier001
Located in London, England
Two lighting components harmoniously balanced, framing this unique ceiling light. Composed by patinated brass plates and finely brushed bronze framework, the Orbit Solo ceiling light...
Brass
Very Rare Mazzega Murano Glass Orbit Lamp from Italy, 1960s
By Mazzega
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
This ceiling lamp features a small frame with 7 cascading glass elements with E27 bulb sockets. Fully functional. Six E14 sockets. Works with 220V and 110V. Wiring is suitab...
Metal
Space Age Orbit Ceiling Lamp with Five Amber Glass Balls, 1960s
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Elegant Mid-Century Modern chandelier. Executed in massive brass. The chandelier needs 5 x E14 Edison screw fit bulb. They are wired, in working condition and run both on 110 ...
Brass
Quintuple Orbit by Ango, Hand-Woven Rattan Interlocking Organic Light Ring Forms
By Ango
Located in Bangkok, TH
Quintuple Orbit pendant lighting, a large scale light installation that presents infinite possibility, is a unique eco spectacular lighting piece alluding to infinity and a quintuple...
Stainless Steel
Pair of Fabulous Emil Stejnar Snowball Orbit Sputnik Light Fixtures, Austria
By Emil Stejnar
Located in Rijssen, NL
A magnificent pair of light brass Sputnik fixtures with copious amounts of Austrian crystals by Emil Stejnar for Nikoll. Cosmological. This glamorous delicate brass ‘Snowball’ Sputn...
Brass, Steel
Thomas O'Brien For Visual Comfort Signature Decca Medium Orbital Pendant Light
By Visual Comfort, Thomas O'brien
Located in Chicago, IL
Thomas O'Brien for Visual Comfort Signature Decca Medium Orbital Pendant Light in Antique Brass Brand - Visual Comfort Collection - Thomas O'Brien Decca Finish - Hand-Rubbed Antique...
Brass
Cosmic 'Orbit Trio XL Purion' White Piano Lacquered Brass Pendant, Ceiling Light
By Eva Menz for Atelier001
Located in London, England
Trio for three, a unique ceiling light composed by a cluster of lighting components. Combining patinated brass plates and finely brushed brass framework, the Orbit Trio ceiling light...
Brass
'Cosmic Orbit Trio XL Ore' Bronze Gradient Patinated Brass Pendant Ceiling Light
By Eva Menz for Atelier001
Located in London, England
Trio for three, a unique ceiling light composed by a cluster of lighting components. Combining patinated brass plates and finely brushed brass framework, the Orbit Trio ceiling light...
Brass
Cosmic 'Orbit Trio XL Rust' Handmade Rust Patinated Brass Pendant, Ceiling Light
By Eva Menz for Atelier001
Located in London, England
Trio for three, a unique ceiling light composed by a cluster of lighting components. Combining patinated brass plates and finely brushed bronze framework, the Orbit Trio ceiling ligh...
Brass
3-armed Ball Glass Orbit Design Ceiling Lamp, Attr. to Stilnovo, 1950s, Italy
By Stilnovo
Located in Hagenbach, DE
3-armed Ball Glass Orbit Design Ceiling Lamp, Attributed to Stilnovo, 1950s, Italy Brass detailing and hardware. Lampshade is in very good vintage condition. This lamp works with 3...
Metal, Brass
3-armed Ball Glass Orbit Design Ceiling Lamp, Attr. to Stilnovo, 1950s, Italy
By Stilnovo
Located in Hagenbach, DE
3-armed Ball Glass Orbit Design Ceiling Lamp, Attributed to Stilnovo, 1950s, Italy Brass detailing and hardware. Lampshade is in very good vintage condition. This lamp works with 3...
Metal, Brass
Elegant modernist-style "Golden Orbit" 5-light chandelier from the 1970s
Located in Cantù, IT
Elegant vintage chandelier with modernist charm, dating from the 1970s. Made of gold-plated brass with fine dark wood details, it features a geometric structure with linear arms supp...
Brass
Elegant modernist-style "Golden Orbit" 5-light chandelier from the 1970s
Located in Cantù, IT
Elegant vintage chandelier with modernist charm, dating from the 1970s. Made of gold-plated brass with fine dark wood details, it features a geometric structure with linear arms supp...
Brass
Large Mid-Century Modern Orbit or Sputnik Lamp with 12 Opaline Glass Balls
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Large Mid-Century Modern Orbit or Sputnik Lamp with 12 Opaline Glass Balls Diameter: 25.19 in (64 cm) Height: 33.07 in (83 cm) Executed in glass, metal and brass. The lamp needs 10...
Metal
Elegant Mid-Century Modern Orbit Ceiling Lamp in Amber Glass and Brass, 1960s
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Fully functional. With six E14 sockets. Works with 220V and 110V. Wiring is suitable for all countries.
Brass, Metal
$6,460 / item
Cosmo N.1 L Chandelier by Bronzetto
By Bronzetto
Located in Milan, IT
Evoking the still elegance of orbiting planets, this chandelier will make a sophisticated statement in a modern interior, where it can be displayed above a dining table or in a spaci...
Brass
$2,800Sale Price|20% Off
1960s Six-Arm Crystal Snowflake Chrome Chandelier
Located in Chicago, IL
Unusual chrome six-arm chandelier with orbital crystal details that extend from the risers and centre stem on metal bars.
Crystal, Chrome
5 Light Bubble Glass Helena Tynell Style Chandelier, Austria 1960s
By Helena Tynell, Helena Tynell and Heinrich Gantenbrink
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A stunning bubble glass Sputnik Orbit 5 Light Chandelier in the design of Helena Tynell and Heinrich Gantenbrink, found at an Estate Sale in Austria, made circa 1960s - 1970s.
Metal, Chrome
Murano Sputnik Green Art Glass and Brass Art Deco Chandelier and Pendant, 2020
Located in Roma, Lazio
It resembles a system of planets orbiting in orbit. A chandelier with a unique design, featuring extensive use of brass and artistic green glass.
Brass
Luna Cosmo Chandelier in Satin Nickel & Reeded Borosilicate Glass by Aggiolight
Located in Geneve, CH
Designed by Analog, Aggiolight’s in-house creative studio, the Luna Cosmo is a sophisticated architectural centerpiece that interprets celestial themes through a structured, orbital ...
Metal, Nickel
$5,400 / item
Orbit-60 Flush Mount Chandelier by Gallery L7
By Gallery L7
Located in Los Angeles, CA
wonderful large-scale three-arm flush mount fixture by Gallery L7, handcrafted and finished in Los Angeles from American brass (shown in oil rubbed bronze finish) and three matte opa...
Brass
Hans Agne Jakobsson Sputnik Orbit Brass and Glass Ball Chandelier Sweden 1960s
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Very decorative and beautiful chandelier made of brass, fitted with five E14 sockets with glass ball shades. Made by Hans Agne Jakobsseon in the 1960s. The fixture requires five Euro...
Metal, Brass
$23,400 / item
Bec Brittain Zelda Orbits Large, Brass Led Chandelier
By Bec Brittain
Located in Long Island City, NY
Zelda juxtaposes the powerful materiality of brass-encased LED tubing with gracefully suspending planar forms. This light comes in multiple shapes, sizes, and configurations, and sea...
Brass
Glass and Brass Chandelier Ceiling Light Pendant, 1960s
By Angelo Lelii
Located in Berlin, DE
Spectacular vintage Sputnik, Orbit chandelier with ten white blown glass globes, 1950s.
Brass
$725Sale Price|25% Off
Jens Moller-Jensen for Louis Poulsen Orbiter Pendant Lamps, Signed
By Jens Møller-Jensen, Louis Poulsen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
These 'Orbiter' pendant lamps were originally designed by Jens Møller-Jensen in 1963 and later manufactured in Denmark by Louis Poulsen during the 1980s. These dynamic lights are fab...
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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