$1,102Sale Price|55% Off
H 12 in Dm 10 in
Italian 1970s Chrome Globe & Crystal Pendant Light Manner of Oscar Torlasco
By Oscar Torlasco
Located in Montclair, NY
A very cool and chic 1970s Italian chrome and crystal pendant light in the manner of designer Oscar
Crystal, Chrome
Model 551 Suspension Light by Oscar Torlasco for Lumi
By Oscar Torlasco, Lumi
Located in Vienna, AT
Model 551 suspension light by Oscar Torlasco for Lumi. Large model 551 chandelier by Oscar
Brass
18-Light Sputnik Model Chandelier In The Style Of Oscar Torlasco
By Oscar Torlasco
Located in Palermo, IT
18-light Sputnik model chandelier in the style of Oscar Torlasco Intact and functional, small signs
Metal
$2,389
H 37.41 in Dm 19.69 in
Oscar Torlasco Six-Light Brass and Glass Chandelier for Stilkronen, 1960s
By Oscar Torlasco, Stilkronen
Located in Barntrup, DE
This beautiful chandelier was designed by Oscar Torlasco for Stilkronen in the 1960s, in Italy. The
Crystal, Brass
$2,476Sale Price|37% Off
H 37.41 in Dm 39.38 in
1950s Azucena Mid-Century Modern Brass 12-Light Chandelier style Oscar Torlasco
By Lumi, Oscar Torlasco
Located in Nicolosi, IT
A distinguished example of Italian Mid-Century Modern lighting, this 12-light solid brass
Brass
$2,636Sale Price|20% Off
H 50.4 in Dm 27.56 in
1950s Italian Brass & Crystal 10‑Light Chandelier by Lumi
By Oscar Torlasco
Located in Paris, FR
beauty or structural integrity. These can be replaced if need be. Light bulb: 10 × E14 (EU), US
Crystal, Gold Plate, Brass
1950’s Italian 24 Light Botanical Bouquet Sputnik
By Arredoluce, Oscar Torlasco
Located in Hanover, MA
SATURDAY SALE Monumental Italian 1950's botanical bouquet form chandelier with 24 lights at the ends of 24 curved brass tubular arms. Rewired. Original brass and porcelain E14 cande...
Aluminum, Brass
Oscar Torlasco Italian 12-Light Brass and Enameled Metal Chandelier by LUMI
By Lumi
Located in North Miami, FL
Designed by Oscar Torlasco, this rare Italian brass 12-arm chandelier from the 1940-1950s
Brass, Enamel
Cast Bronze Frosted Glass Pendant Light
Located in New York, NY
pendant light is made of cast bronze with original frosted glass panels. Uses two standard Edison style
Bronze
$4,850
H 9 in Dm 24 in
Stilkronen Mid-Century Modern 8 Light Gold Plate Brass &Crystal Chandelier Italy
By Oscar Torlasco, Stilkronen
Located in Miami, FL
Round stunning gold plate brass & crystal leaves 8 light chandelier by Stilkronen with canopy and
Crystal, Gold Plate, Brass
Large 20-light Italian brass chandelier from the 1940s
By Stilnovo, Oscar Torlasco, Arteluce
Located in Varese, Lombardia
Vintage 20-lights chandelier made of brass in the 1940s. The chandelier is equipped with 10 E27 lamp holders for the outer ring of lights and with 10 E14 lamp holders for the inner r...
Brass
Pair of Italian Six-Light Chandeliers
By Oscar Torlasco
Located in Paris, FR
Attributed to Oscar Torlasco, edited by Lumi Milano Gilt brass.
Brass
midcenturyOscar Torlasco for Stilkronen 12-Light Chandelier
By Oscar Torlasco
Located in Palermo, Italia
Pendant light produced by Stilkronen and designed by Oscar Tolasco in the 1960s The lamp has 12
Brass
Vintage Space Age pendant light by Oscar Torlasco
By Oscar Torlasco
Located in LYON, FR
Vintage Space Age pendant light, glass and chrome globe by Oscar Torlasco for Stilkronen, Circa
Steel
1970s Oscar Torlasco for Lumi High Style Italian Pendant Light
By Oscar Torlasco, Lumi
Located in New York, NY
A polished brass sphere light with reflective glass prism eyelets. Five-light sources.
Brass
Mid-Century 1950s Oscar Torlasco Light Fixture
By Oscar Torlasco
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
Stunning Mid-Century 1950s Oscar Torlasco Light Fixture in Brass. Newly rewired.
Brass
Rare Oscar Torlasco Counter Balance Ceiling Light for Lumi
By Oscar Torlasco
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Ceiling light with pivoting arms and shades.
Brass, Metal, Aluminum
Oscar Torlasco Six-Light Red and White Cone Chandelier
By Oscar Torlasco
Located in North Miami, FL
!Wonderful retro Italian six-light chandelier. restored...!
Brass
Teal-Light Fixture by Oscar Torlasco for Lumi
By Oscar Torlasco, Lumi
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Light fixture model 553 designed by Oscar Torlasco for Lumi, circa 1958. Brass stem supporting a
Brass, Metal
Red Hanging Light by Oscar Torlasco for Lumi
By Oscar Torlasco, Lumi
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Pair of suspensions made of enameled brass with twelve lights designed by Oscar Torlasco for Lumi
Brass
Sold
H 38.5 in Dm 16 in
Art Deco Oscar Bach Segar Bronze Pendant Hanging Light Fixture Chandelier 1920s
By Oscar Bruno Bach, The Segar Studios
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
For your consideration is a beautiful, bronze pendant hanging light fixture chandelier, by Oscar
Bronze
Oscar Torlasco Mid-Century Modern Italian 12-Light Brass Chandelier, 1960s
By Oscar Torlasco
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Beautiful Italian chandelier designed by Oscar Torlasco in the 1960s. The chandelier is made with a
Aluminum, Brass
Eighteen-Light Chandelier by Oscar Torlasco for Lumi, 1950s
By Oscar Torlasco, Lumi
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Large and impressive eighteen-light brass chandelier designed by Oscar Torlasco and manufactured by
Brass
Model 551 Suspension Light by Oscar Torlasco for Lumi
By Lumi, Oscar Torlasco
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Model 551 suspension light by Oscar Torlasco for Lumi. Designed and manufactured in Italy, 1958
Metal, Brass
Oscar Torlasco for Lumi Brass Chandelier with Ten Curved Arms of Light
By Oscar Torlasco
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Mid century chandelier designed by Oscar Torlasco for Lumi, all made in patinated brass. It is made
Brass
1970s Large Glass Italian Ceiling Light
By Oscar Torlasco
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
1970s large glass Italian light with brass and black metal détails. Thick optical glass. Great
Brass, Metal
Oscar Torlasco for Stilkronen Space Age Hanging Light, Italy, Midcentury
Located in New York, NY
1960's Oscar Torlasco designed hanging space age in design light. Very decorative and whimsical
Metal
Arts and Crafts Bronze Four-Light Chandelier Attributed to Oscar Bach
Located in Astoria, NY
An Arts and Crafts four-light chandelier Attributed to Oscar Bach in bronze with diamond pattern
Bronze
Pendant light by Oscar Torlasco for Lumi, model 551, 1958
By Lumi, Oscar Torlasco
Located in JASSANS-RIOTTIER, FR
Pendant light model 551 by Oscar Torlasco for Lumi 1958 Vertical arm in brass, blue lacquered
Metal, Brass
Sold
H 27.55 in Dm 15.74 in
Oscar Torlasco Design for Stijlkronen, Pendant Light Chrome and Lenses of Glass
By Oscar Torlasco
Located in Verviers, BE
Hanging pendant lights from the Italy late 1960s, Oscar Torlasco design for StijlkronenIts Classic
Chrome
Oscar Torlasco, Eighteen-Light Chandelier, Italy, 1950
By Oscar Torlasco
Located in Catonvielle, FR
Rare golden brass eighteen-light chandelier by Oscar Torlasco for Lumi, Italy, 1950. Perforated
Brass
Ceiling Light by Oscar Torlasco for Lumi
By Oscar Torlasco, Lumi
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Ceiling Light by Oscar Torlasco for Lumi. Designed and Manufactured in Italy, circa the 1960s
Aluminum, Brass
Half-Sphere Hanging Light by Oscar Torlasco, Italy, 1960s, Pair
By Oscar Torlasco
Located in North Miami, FL
Exceptional pair available of vintage rare Oscar Torlasco half-sphere hanging lights with seven
Brass, Enamel
Ten-Light Chandelier by Oscar Torlasco for Lumi, 1950s
By Oscar Torlasco, Lumi
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Extraordinary ten-light chandelier designed by Oscar Torlasco for Lumi in the 1950s. Brass
Brass
Pair of Red Hanging Light by Oscar Torlasco for Lumi
By Oscar Torlasco, Lumi
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Pair of suspensions made of enameled brass with twelve lights designed by Oscar Torlasco for Lumi
Brass
Sold
H 35.44 in Dm 12.6 in
White Mod 551 Chandelier by Oscar Torlasco for Lumi with Twenty Sources of Light
By Oscar Torlasco, Lumi
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Chandelier model 551 designed by Oscar Torlasco for Lumi in the 1960s. This round chandelier is
Metal
Sold
H 20 in W 22.5 in D 22.5 in
1970s Sciolari 16 Light , Thick Beveled Glass Prism Chandelier for Stilkronen
By Stilkronen, Oscar Torlasco, Gaetano Sciolari
Located in St- Leonard, Quebec
Chic and elegant 16 lights chandelier made of 64 thick beveled glass prism that project a very warm and magical glow . The chrome structure is extremely well made and very strud...
Metal, Chrome
1960s Oscar Torlasco Hanging Light Pendant
By Oscar Torlasco
Located in Aspen, CO
1960s Oscar Torlasco hanging light pendant Chrome-plated circular structure with optical glass
Chrome
Pendant Light by Oscar Torlasco, 1960s
By Oscar Torlasco
Located in Berlin, DE
Pendant designed by Oscar Torlasco, Italy, 1960s. Chrome-plated structure with optical glass
Metal
Oscar Torlasco Chrome Light Fixture
By Oscar Torlasco
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Mod eight socket tubular chrome chandelier with flush glass tube finials by Oscar Torlasco.
Chrome
Six-Light Chandelier Attributed to Oscar Torlasco
By Oscar Torlasco
Located in Fossano, IT
Italian manufactured attributed to Oscar Torlasco 1950
Brass, Metal
Oscar TORLASCO (20th Century) Stunning Ten-Light Chandelier
By Oscar Torlasco
Located in San Francisco, CA
A rare, patinated brass, ten-light chandelier - "392" by Oscar Torlasco (20th century). Edited by
Brass
Sold
H 19.68 in Dm 22.83 in
Lumi Milano marked Six-Light Brass Chandelier attributable to Oscar Torlasco.
By Oscar Torlasco, Lumi
Located in Caprino Veronese, VR
A splendid and refined 1950s Oscar Torlasco attributable six-light chandelier for Lumi Milano
Brass
Sold
H 39.5 in W 23.5 in D 23.5 in
Antique Six-Light Chandelier with Grape Motif Oscar Bach Attributed, circa 1920s
Located in Pasadena, CA
Wonderful 1920s chandelier with detailed casting of grapevine. This motif was often found in Oscar
Italian Mid-Century Ceiling Light Installation by Angelo Brotto
By Esperia, Angelo Brotto, Oscar Torlasco
Located in Haderslev, DK
Very rare ceiling pendant Esperia by Angelo Brotto and Oscar Torlasco, 1950s. Four white
Brass
$975Sale Price|25% Off
H 33.5 in Dm 12 in
Italian 1970s Chrome with Clear and White Glass Globe Pendant Light
By Vistosi
Located in Montclair, NY
A wonderfully sculptural Italian pendant light from the 1970s in the style of the Italian lighting company Vistosi. The hand blown glass shade is clear with a light blue/grey tint. I...
Chrome
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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