$23,534
H 25.6 in Dm 27.56 in
Paavo Tynell Flower Bouquet Chandelier 9029/5 in Brass and Glass, Taito 1950s
By Paavo Tynell, Taito Oy
Located in Helsinki, FI
Tynell showcasing the genious of his craftsmanship. The item is stamped "9029 Taito". Paavo Tynell (1890
Brass
$26,122
H 25.99 in Dm 15.75 in
Paavo Tynell Flower Bouquet Chandelier 9029/4, Brass and Opal Glass, Taito 1950s
By Paavo Tynell, Taito Oy
Located in Helsinki, FI
The classic 9029 chandelier by Paavo Tynell was made in various different sizes. This particular
Brass
$4,800
H 16 in W 28 in D 28 in
Paavo Tynell for Lightolier Chandelier flower accents candelabra 1960s mcm
By Paavo Tynell
Located in Virginia Beach, VA
A 1960s chandelier designed by Paavo Tynell for Lightolier. 12 Candelabra bulbs around the
Brass
$35,783
H 23.63 in Dm 19.69 in
Paavo Tynell Ceiling Lamp "Cannon Shell" Model 9040, Brass Flowers, Idman 1950s
By Paavo Tynell, Idman
Located in Helsinki, FI
From the iconic Paavo Tynell series nicknamed the Cannon shell, this beautiful piece has the
Brass
Flower Bouquet Chandelier By Paavo Tynell for Taito Oy With Blue Glass
By Paavo Tynell, Taito Oy
Located in Vienna, AT
Rare flower bouquet Paavo Tynell chandelier, model '9029/4' for Taito Finland from the "Concerto
Brass
$2,767
H 9.06 in W 14.18 in D 9.06 in
Mid-Century Modern V. Soini Wall Lamp in Paavo Tynell Style, Finland 1950s
Located in Helsinki, FI
A beautiful Mid-Century Modern wall lamp in Paavo Tynell style with the spring flower decorations
Brass
Unavailable
H 31.5 in Dm 24.41 in
Emil Stejnar Bouquette of Flowers Brass Cooper Chandelier, Austria, 1950s
By Rupert Nikoll, Emil Stejnar, Paavo Tynell
Located in Vienna, AT
Emil Stejnar Bouquette of flowers brass cooper chandelier, Austria 1950s.
Brass, Copper
Unavailable
H 39.38 in Dm 27.56 in
Emil Stejnar Large Bouquette of Flowers Brass Cooper Chandelier, Austria 1950s
By Rupert Nikoll, Emil Stejnar, Paavo Tynell
Located in Vienna, AT
Emil Stejnar large bouquette of flowers brass cooper chandelier, Austria 1950s.
Brass, Copper
Unavailable
H 23.63 in Dm 19.69 in
Rare Midcentury Crystal Glass Brass Flower Chandelier Josef Frank Style, 1950s
By Paavo Tynell, Josef Frank, Svenskt Tenn
Located in Nierstein am Rhein, DE
lovely sheaf of faceted crystal glass flowers in the center and 5 matching later added white to off-white
Crystal, Brass
Pair of Mid Century Brass "Flower" Sconces by Paavo Tynell
By Paavo Tynell
Located in Astoria, NY
A pair of wall mounted sconces in brass with flower form lights. They are by noted designer Paavo
Brass
Paavo Tynell 4 Shade Chandelier
By Paavo Tynell
Located in Toronto, Ontario
A beautiful example of Paavo Tynell's iconic flower and leaf brass chandelier. 4 Shades sit atop
Brass
Paavo Tynell 4 Shade Chandelier
By Paavo Tynell
Located in Toronto, Ontario
A beautiful example of Paavo Tynell's iconic flower and leaf brass chandelier. 4 Shades sit atop
Brass
Paavo Tynell chandelier of pierced brass, with cast and formed brass flowers
By Paavo Tynell
Located in New York, NY
Paavo Tynell attributed chandelier with cast and formed brass flowers emerging from a center urn
Paavo Tynell, Taito Oy, Brass Wall Light with Flowers
By Paavo Tynell, Taito Oy
Located in London, GB
A vintage mid-20th century wall light designed by Paavo Tynell for Taito Oy, Finland. Made
Brass
Mid-Century Flower Form Chandelier in the Style of Paavo Tynell for Lightolier
By Lightolier, Paavo Tynell
Located in Astoria, NY
A vintage brass and enamel daisy shaped chandelier in the style of Paavo Tynell for Lightolier. The
Brass, Enamel
Pendant Model K1-9/5, Paavo Tynell, Idman Oy, Mid 20th Century
By Paavo Tynell, Idman Oy
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
intricate flower details. Paavo Tynell (1890-1973) is one of the most important names in Finnish lighting
Brass
Pair of Pavvo Tynell Chandeliers
Located in New York, NY
Rare pair of flower bouquet Paavo Tynell chandeliers. Four light sources on a brass frame w
Brass
Sold
H 33.47 in Dm 23.63 in
Paavo Tynell, Flower Bouquet Ceiling Lamp 9029/5 in Brass and Glass, Taito 1950s
By Taito Oy, Paavo Tynell
Located in Helsinki, FI
Tynell (1890-1973) for Taito. It is polished brass with leaf and flower decorations. Five lights. Stamped
Brass
Pair of Massive Brass Sconce by Paavo Tynell
Located in New York, NY
Stunning pair of brass sconces by Paavo Tynell. Brass leaves and flowers twine up the nine
Brass
Delicate Abstract Flower Bouquet Chandelier by Paavo Tynell
By Paavo Tynell
Located in New York, NY
beige opal glass shades. Mod. no. 10122. Designed by Paavo Tynell. Made by Taito Oy. Finnish, circa
Brass
Paavo Tynell 5 Arm Chandelier With Brass Flower Center
By Paavo Tynell
Located in Maastricht, NL
Paavo Tynell chandelier with 5 brass arms and barss petals inside. 5 parchement shades with glass
Brass
Six-arm Brass Fixture by Paavo Tynell, Scandinavian, 1950s
Located in Hoboken, NJ
Six-arm perforated brass fixture decorated with brass flowers. By Paavo Tynell, Scandinavian, 1950s
Paavo Tynell Chandelier with Brass Flowers
By Paavo Tynell
Located in New York, NY
Paavo Tynell chandelier with cast and brass flowers emerging from a center urn shaped form. The
Brass
Mauri Almari Table Lamp Model 61054 in Brass & Rattan, Idman, 1950s
By Idman Oy, Mauri Almari
Located in Helsinki, FI
A beautiful and delicate brass table lamp designed by Mauri Almari and manufactured by Idman in the 1950s in Finland. Despite the small size of this lamp the combination of brass & w...
Brass
$2,800 / set
H 14.75 in W 8.5 in D 4 in
Pair of Art Deco Style Murano Glass Demi Lune Wall Sconces, in Stock
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of Art Deco style Murano glass demi lune wall sconces, in stock One LED E26 base socket. Black glass sphere and brass fittings. Textured Murano glass, Wired to the American sta...
Brass
Rosso Wall Mirror
By Specchi Veneziani
Located in Milan, IT
Crafted in the finest Murano tradition, this exquisite Venetian mirror is a true work of art. Assembled with crystal and gold elements, and adorned with red glass flowers, each piece...
Glass
Solana Wall Sconces
By Blueprint Lighting
Located in Westport, CT
The "Solana" wall mount sconce or reading light is strongly influenced by Scandinavian, Danish, French, and Italian Mid-Century Modernism. The walnut back plate (available in natural...
Enamel, Brass
Panoplie Iron Tripod Floor Lamp
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Iron tripod floor lamp with slender legs and tapered feet. New wiring and new linen shade. Sold individually and newly made by Panoplie. Please inquire for current lead time. Measure...
Iron
$3,800 / item
H 15 in Dm 19.63 in
VOLARE Large Pendant Light in Dark Bronze & Blown Glass by Blueprint Lighting
By Blueprint Lighting, Josef Hoffmann
Located in New York, NY
Volare draws inspiration from a collection of ornate pendants discovered by founders Kelly and Josh during a family trip to Washington, D.C. Featuring a substantial 20" pressed-glass...
Brass, Bronze, Enamel, Nickel
$5,179 / item
H 27.56 in Dm 55.91 in
Orbitale Brass Chandelier 5 Rotating Balanced Arms, All Brass and Natural Patina
By Silvio Piattelli
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
After many requests of customization in all brass and patina of the orbitale chandelier I decided to go ahead with a separate listing. This all brass version is possible as the orbi...
Brass
Pair of French Wrought Iron Martini Tables
Located in London, GB
Wrought iron martini tables, hand made in England inspired by an original 1940s French design. Finished with a natural bronze patina as standard. Can also be supplied in black or gi...
Iron
$800Sale Price / item|47% Off
H 33.47 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in
Dining Chairs by Henning Kjærnulf, Model Razoblade, Denmark, Oak
By Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Set of striking dining chairs by Henning Kjærnulf, made of oak and honey coloured lambskin. Refreshing design with bold Baroque coming together nicely with Mid-Century Modernism. M...
Oak
$1,942 / set
H 33.08 in W 24.02 in D 25.2 in
Set of Two Restored Art Deco Armchairs, by Jules Leleu, Beech, France, 1930s
By Jules Leleu
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Designer: Jules Leleu Source: France Period: 1930-1939 It has been re-polished with polyutherane piano lacquer by our professional refurbishing team in Czechia according to the orig...
Wood, Fabric, Upholstery, Beech, Lacquer
Ceiling Light by Paavo Tynell
By Paavo Tynell
Located in Long Island City, NY
A Ceiling light designed by Paavo Tynell for Taito Oy, Finland, Circa 1940th. Model 9053. Marked by manufacturer. Recently rewired with 3 porcelain sockets. The paint surface restor...
Blown Glass
$640,337 / set
H 76.78 in Dm 42.13 in
Paavo Tynell Pair Of Commissioned Chandeliers, Brass & Glass, Taito Oy 1950s
By Paavo Tynell, Taito Oy
Located in Helsinki, FI
An exquisite pair of commissioned chandeliers by Paavo Tynell early 1950s with a geniously designed structure that has eight arms protruding from a central cup decorated with a flowe...
Brass
On Hold|$8,992
H 31.5 in Dm 23.63 in
Paavo Tynell Chandelier in Brass & Glass Model no. 1088, Idman 1950s
By Paavo Tynell, Idman Oy
Located in Helsinki, FI
A beautiful Scandinavian Modern ceiling lamp in brass and glass designed by Paavo Tynell and manufactured by Idman in Finland in the 1950s. The lamp features a large glass shade comb...
Brass
$10,795 / set
H 30.91 in W 27.17 in D 30.71 in
Vintage Pair Of Cabinetmaker Lounge Chairs, Henning Kjærnulf, Denmark, 1950s
By Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
Vintage Pair Of Cabinetmaker Lounge Chairs From Denmark, Circa 1950 by Henning Kjærnulf, Denmark. Oak frames in good original condition with a nice even tone and patina. Original f...
Fabric, Oak
A pair of large pendants by Harald Notini
By Harald Notini
Located in Long Island City, NY
A pair of ceiling lamps model “11555” designed by Harald Notini for Arvid Böhlmarks Lampfabrik, Stockholm, 1940s. Shade in ivory glass, braided rattan, brass. Glass shades H 23″, Dr...
Blown Glass
$2,430 / item
H 11.8 in W 11.8 in D 7.5 in
Tulip Organic Modern Contemporary Wall Sconce, Wall Light in White Plaster
By Hannah Woodhouse
Located in London, GB
Handmade Tulip organic modern wall light/ wall sconce, in silky smooth white plaster, created by artist Hannah Woodhouse in her London studio. Contemporary organic modern design insp...
Plaster
Whether burnished or lacquered, antique, new and vintage brass furniture can elevate a room.
From traditional spaces that use brass as an accent — by way of brass dining chairs or brass pendant lights — to contemporary rooms that embrace bold brass decor, there are many ways to incorporate the golden-hued metal.
“I find mixed metals to be a very updated approach, as opposed to the old days, when it was all shiny brass of dulled-out silver tones,” says interior designer Drew McGukin. “I especially love working with brass and blackened steel for added warmth and tonality. To me, aged brass is complementary across many design styles and can trend contemporary or traditional when pushed either way.”
He proves his point in a San Francisco entryway, where a Lindsey Adelman light fixture hangs above a limited-edition table and stools by Kelly Wearstler — also an enthusiast of juxtapositions — all providing bronze accents. The walls were hand-painted by artist Caroline Lizarraga and the ombré stair runner is by DMc.
West Coast designer Catherine Kwong chose a sleek brass and lacquered-parchment credenza by Scala Luxury to fit this San Francisco apartment. “The design of this sideboard is reminiscent of work by French modernist Jean Prouvé. The brass font imbues the space with warmth and the round ‘portholes’ provide an arresting geometric element.”
Find antique, new and vintage brass tables, case pieces and other furnishings now on 1stDibs.
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.
Working with resin, a tricky material, has created moments of failure — and enlightenment.
Commissioned for the lakeside villa of a Finnish industrialist, it illuminated visits with dignitaries.
Across New York, there’s no shortage of statement lighting on view.
The 1920s design is a thrilling combination of saturated colors, ancient motifs and modern aesthetics.
Designed by a giant of Swedish lighting, the large-scale fixtures bring major drama.
The alluring pendant light exemplifies the designer’s winsome mid-career work.
Before founding the Memphis Group, Sottsass bent the rules of lighting design with the wonderfully wavy Cometa.
Warm chalet style meets cool Bauhaus functionality in Pietro Cascella’s cleverly carved creation.