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Globe Shaped Clear Glass Pair Pendant Lights, Italy, Contemporary
Globe Shaped Clear Glass Pair Pendant Lights, Italy, Contemporary

Globe Shaped Clear Glass Pair Pendant Lights, Italy, Contemporary

Located in New York, NY

Pair of contemporary Italian clear glass globe shaped pendants with bronze details. The globe has a

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Elongated Glass and Bronze Pair Pendant Lights, Italy, Contemporary
Elongated Glass and Bronze Pair Pendant Lights, Italy, Contemporary

Elongated Glass and Bronze Pair Pendant Lights, Italy, Contemporary

Located in New York, NY

Contemporary Italian elongated shape pair of clear glass pendent lights. Two pieces of glass

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Bronze

Pair Pendant Lights by Toni Zuccheri for Venini in Murano Glass, circa 1960
Pair Pendant Lights by Toni Zuccheri for Venini in Murano Glass, circa 1960

Pair Pendant Lights by Toni Zuccheri for Venini in Murano Glass, circa 1960

By Venini, Toni Zuccheri

Located in Merida, Yucatan

Pair of Space Age pendant lights by Toni Zuccheri for Venini in hand blown Murano glass, circa 1960.   

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Chrome

Pair of Orrefors Pendant Lights
Pair of Orrefors Pendant Lights

Pair of Orrefors Pendant Lights

By Carl Fagerlund, Orrefors

Located in London, England

Stunning pair of mid-century Swedish crystal pendant lights by Orrefors. Textured crystal shades

Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Brass

Pair of Honeycomb Pendant Lights
Pair of Honeycomb Pendant Lights

Pair of Honeycomb Pendant Lights

Located in New York, NY

Pair of pendant lights with a Honeycomb textured finish and glazed silver leaf interior. The

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Pair of Industrial Pendant Lights
Pair of Industrial Pendant Lights

Pair of Industrial Pendant Lights

Located in Antwerp, BE

A pair of black enameled Industrial pendants. These pendants have an incredible patina and an

Category

Early 20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Enamel, Metal

Pair Of Holophane Glass Pendant Lights
Pair Of Holophane Glass Pendant Lights

Pair Of Holophane Glass Pendant Lights

Located in Bridgeport, CT

Pair of holophane glass pendant lights in antique bronze finish metal with stationary rods and

Category

20th Century Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Monumental Pair of Opaline Pendant Lights
Monumental Pair of Opaline Pendant Lights

Monumental Pair of Opaline Pendant Lights

Located in Staffordshire, GB

Circa 1920 Monumental pair of opaline pendant lights with original chain and ceiling hooks

Category

Vintage 1920s English Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Copper

Kay Korbing Pair of Pendant Lights
Kay Korbing Pair of Pendant Lights

Kay Korbing Pair of Pendant Lights

By Kay Korbing

Located in Long Island City, NY

Danish architect and designer, Kay Kørbing, was known for his interior design of the M/S Winston Churchill and M/S Princesse Margrethe in the mid 20th century. This particular design...

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Brass

Pair of Decorative French Rattan Pendant Lights
Pair of Decorative French Rattan Pendant Lights

Pair of Decorative French Rattan Pendant Lights

Located in Dallas, TX

these pendant lights have been arranged in a conical form.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Rattan, Wood

Pair of Decorative French Rattan Pendant Lights
Pair of Decorative French Rattan Pendant Lights

Pair of Decorative French Rattan Pendant Lights

Located in Dallas, TX

these pendant lights have been arranged in a conical form.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Rattan, Wood

Pair of Decorative French Rattan Pendant Lights
Pair of Decorative French Rattan Pendant Lights

Pair of Decorative French Rattan Pendant Lights

Located in Dallas, TX

these pendant lights have been arranged in compact spheres.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Rattan, Wood

Pair of Decorative French Rattan Pendant Lights
Pair of Decorative French Rattan Pendant Lights

Pair of Decorative French Rattan Pendant Lights

Located in Dallas, TX

these pendant lights have been arranged in a bell or lantern form.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Rattan, Wood

Pair of Italian pendant lights, 1960s.
Pair of Italian pendant lights, 1960s.

Pair of Italian pendant lights, 1960s.

Located in Wolfurt, AT

Set of 2 Italian Ceiling Lamps from the 1960s. Rings of red and white lacquered beech wood, white glass balls, chrome;

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Glass, Wood

Italian glass Pendant ceiling Lights - A pair
Italian glass Pendant ceiling Lights - A pair

Italian glass Pendant ceiling Lights - A pair

Located in Dallas, TX

Set of two pairs of Italian, Mid-Century Modern pendant chandeliers, circa 1970s. The four vintage

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Stainless Steel

Pair of amber mid century pendant lights
Pair of amber mid century pendant lights

Pair of amber mid century pendant lights

Located in Dallas, TX

Pair of Mid-Century Modern pendant lights, Italy 1970s. The chandeliers are made of polished brass

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Pair Of 1920’s Wrought Iron and Crystal Pendants Wall Lights
Pair Of 1920’s Wrought Iron and Crystal Pendants Wall Lights

Pair Of 1920’s Wrought Iron and Crystal Pendants Wall Lights

Located in London, GB

Elegant pair of 1920s wrought iron and crystal pendant wall lights in the style of Louis the XV

Category

Vintage 1920s French Louis XV Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Wrought Iron

Pair Of Contemporary Industrial Aluminum  Pendant Lights
Pair Of Contemporary Industrial Aluminum  Pendant Lights

Pair Of Contemporary Industrial Aluminum Pendant Lights

Located in Bridgeport, CT

Pair of heavy and substantial aluminum Industrial Era style pendant lights with glass shields The

Category

20th Century Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Aluminum

Pair of olive green Murano pendant lights, Italy
Pair of olive green Murano pendant lights, Italy

Pair of olive green Murano pendant lights, Italy

Located in Dallas, TX

Pair of Murano glass Mid-Century Modern pendant lights, Italy circa 2000s. The Italian chandeliers

Category

Early 2000s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Pair of Large Saunier Duval Pendant Lights
Pair of Large Saunier Duval Pendant Lights

Pair of Large Saunier Duval Pendant Lights

Located in Chireno, TX

Pair of Large Saunier Duval pendant light circa 1950s. Heavy cast aluminum and steel. in excellent

Category

Mid-20th Century French Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

Pair of Small Cylindrical French Rattan Pendant Lights
Pair of Small Cylindrical French Rattan Pendant Lights

Pair of Small Cylindrical French Rattan Pendant Lights

Located in Dallas, TX

these pendant lights have been arranged in compact spheres.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Rattan, Wood

Pair of Cone White Brown Beige Ceramic Pendant Lights, Denmark, 1970
Pair of Cone White Brown Beige Ceramic Pendant Lights, Denmark, 1970

Pair of Cone White Brown Beige Ceramic Pendant Lights, Denmark, 1970

By OTHR

Located in Rijssen, NL

A pair of stunning round hanging lamps with an unusual shape, made with rich brown and beige

Category

Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Ceramic

Pair of Conical Shaped French Rattan Pendant Lights
Pair of Conical Shaped French Rattan Pendant Lights

Pair of Conical Shaped French Rattan Pendant Lights

Located in Dallas, TX

these pendant lights have been arranged in a bell or lantern form.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Rattan, Wood

Ico Parisi. Pair of opaline pendant lights. 1960s.
Ico Parisi. Pair of opaline pendant lights. 1960s.

Ico Parisi. Pair of opaline pendant lights. 1960s.

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Ico Parisi, in the style of. Pair of pendant lights. White opaline lampshade surrounded by teak

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Opaline Glass

Pair of Fog & Mørup Holmegaard Pendant Lights, 1960
Pair of Fog & Mørup Holmegaard Pendant Lights, 1960

Pair of Fog & Mørup Holmegaard Pendant Lights, 1960

By Fog & Mørup

Located in Rijssen, NL

Pair of modernist wall lamps in beautiful warm purple-colored glass. With lovely steel or

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Cord, Glass

Pair of Perforated Chrome Globe Pendant Lights
Pair of Perforated Chrome Globe Pendant Lights

Pair of Perforated Chrome Globe Pendant Lights

Located in North Miami, FL

A highly polished (newly restored) perforated grill globe allows for light throughout fixture. See additional images for details.

Category

Vintage 1960s American Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Chrome

Pair of Two Tone Antique French Pendant Lights
Pair of Two Tone Antique French Pendant Lights

Pair of Two Tone Antique French Pendant Lights

Located in London, GB

A pair of antique pendant lights of remarkable quality. France, circa 1920s. Unique swirly

Category

Vintage 1920s French Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Pair of Glass Art Deco Small Pendant Lights
Pair of Glass Art Deco Small Pendant Lights

Pair of Glass Art Deco Small Pendant Lights

Located in London, GB

A pair of deco diminutive pendant lights. France, c1930s. Metal and opaque glass. Price is

Category

Mid-20th Century French Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Pair of Mid-Century 'Ice' Glass Pendant Lights
Pair of Mid-Century 'Ice' Glass Pendant Lights

Pair of Mid-Century 'Ice' Glass Pendant Lights

Located in London, GB

A pair of unusual 'ice drip' glass pendant lights. France, c1970s. PRICE IS FOR THE PAIR. A

Category

Vintage 1970s French Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

1960s Pair of Pierced Brass Geometric Pendant Lights
1960s Pair of Pierced Brass Geometric Pendant Lights

1960s Pair of Pierced Brass Geometric Pendant Lights

Located in Stamford, CT

Pair of 1960s pierced brass pendant lights. Unpolished brass finish with geometric pierced circular

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Pair of Rattan Pendant Lights or Lanterns, 1960s
Pair of Rattan Pendant Lights or Lanterns, 1960s

Pair of Rattan Pendant Lights or Lanterns, 1960s

Located in Barcelona, ES

pair of rattan cylinder shaped pendant lights. Entirely made by hand in rattan with grid design

Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Cane, Rattan

Stilnovo 1960s Pair of Pendant Lights Model 1140
Stilnovo 1960s Pair of Pendant Lights Model 1140

Stilnovo 1960s Pair of Pendant Lights Model 1140

By Stilnovo

Located in New York, NY

Stilnovo pair of adjustable pendant or suspension lights model 1140 each with white enameled

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Aluminum, Brass, Wire

Pair of Unique Murano Oval Shade Pendant Lights
Pair of Unique Murano Oval Shade Pendant Lights

Pair of Unique Murano Oval Shade Pendant Lights

Located in Westport, CT

Stunning pair of vintage pendant lights with a stem comprised of 4 separate blown pearled and

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Blown Glass

Pair of Kalmar 'Tulipan' Chandeliers Pendant Lights, 1970s
Pair of Kalmar 'Tulipan' Chandeliers Pendant Lights, 1970s

Pair of Kalmar 'Tulipan' Chandeliers Pendant Lights, 1970s

By Kalmar Lighting, J.T. Kalmar

Located in Hausmannstätten, AT

A set of two rare 'Tulipan' glass pendant chandeliers by J.T. Kalmar, Austria, Vienna, manufactured

Category

Vintage 1970s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Large Pair of Vintage, Marine Kitchen Pendant Lights
Large Pair of Vintage, Marine Kitchen Pendant Lights

Large Pair of Vintage, Marine Kitchen Pendant Lights

By Mark Bell

Located in Berkeley, CA

, enough dilly-dallying. What should be do about the kitchen pendant lights, so we can finish up here and

Category

Vintage 1940s Unknown Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Aluminum, Brass, Copper

Pair of Brass and Opaline Large Pendant Lights
Pair of Brass and Opaline Large Pendant Lights

Pair of Brass and Opaline Large Pendant Lights

Located in London, GB

A pair of large brass pendants with opaline glass base, terminating in a brass finial. Holland

Category

Mid-20th Century Dutch Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Glass

Pair French Mid Century Amber Glass Pendant Lights C1970
Pair French Mid Century Amber Glass Pendant Lights C1970

Pair French Mid Century Amber Glass Pendant Lights C1970

Located in Trensacq, FR

A pair of unusual glass pendant lights from mid-century France C1970. Two textured faceted glass

Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Unmatching Pair of Rattan Bamboo Pendants / Hanging Lights
Unmatching Pair of Rattan Bamboo Pendants / Hanging Lights

Unmatching Pair of Rattan Bamboo Pendants / Hanging Lights

Located in Barcelona, ES

Beautiful pair of rattan pendants with conical lampshades with unmatching design. Italy, 1960s

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Wicker, Rattan, Bamboo

Pair of Fortuny-Style Venetian Revival Fabric Pendant Lights
Pair of Fortuny-Style Venetian Revival Fabric Pendant Lights

Pair of Fortuny-Style Venetian Revival Fabric Pendant Lights

Located in North Palm Beach, FL

This pair of Fortuny-style pendant lights echoes the hallmark elements of early 20th-century

Category

1990s Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Wrought Iron

Pair of “Zita” Pendant Lights by Molto Luce, Austria
Pair of “Zita” Pendant Lights by Molto Luce, Austria

Pair of “Zita” Pendant Lights by Molto Luce, Austria

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Elegant pair of “Zita” pendant lights designed and manufactured by Molto Luce in Austria. These

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Pair of Rattan Bell Pendants / Hanging Lights, Spain 1960s
Pair of Rattan Bell Pendants / Hanging Lights, Spain 1960s

Pair of Rattan Bell Pendants / Hanging Lights, Spain 1960s

Located in Barcelona, ES

Rattan Pendant Lights // Pair of Rattan Pendants // Spanish Rattan Bell Pendants

Category

20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Pair of Large Vintage Czechoslovakian Glass Pendant Lights, 1970s
Pair of Large Vintage Czechoslovakian Glass Pendant Lights, 1970s

Pair of Large Vintage Czechoslovakian Glass Pendant Lights, 1970s

Located in Żory, PL

, the other at 75 cm – perfect asymmetrical pair. Good vintage condition: light patina, minor scratches

Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

1960's Pair of Canary Yellow Glass Pendant lights.
1960's Pair of Canary Yellow Glass Pendant lights.

1960's Pair of Canary Yellow Glass Pendant lights.

Located in New York, NY

Pair of 1960's Canary Yellow colored glass pendant lights with chrome fittings. The fixtures have

Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Blown Glass

Pair of Large Vintage Czechoslovakian Glass Pendant Lights, 1970s
Pair of Large Vintage Czechoslovakian Glass Pendant Lights, 1970s

Pair of Large Vintage Czechoslovakian Glass Pendant Lights, 1970s

Located in Żory, PL

hangs at 55 cm drop, the other at 65 cm – perfect asymmetrical pair. Good vintage condition: light

Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Stilnovo, Pair of Pendant Lights Model 1104, Italy, 1950s
Stilnovo, Pair of Pendant Lights Model 1104, Italy, 1950s

Stilnovo, Pair of Pendant Lights Model 1104, Italy, 1950s

By Stilnovo

Located in Morazzone, Varese

Stilnovo, Pair of Pendant Lights Model 1104, Italy, 1950s Original pair of pendant or "Ufo

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Achille Castiglioni, Pair of "Frisbi" Pendant Lights, 1978
Achille Castiglioni, Pair of "Frisbi" Pendant Lights, 1978

Achille Castiglioni, Pair of "Frisbi" Pendant Lights, 1978

By Achille Castiglioni

Located in Saint ouen, FR

PPMA / steel / metal Flos edition Dimensions: 60.5 x 73 Circa 1978.

Category

Vintage 1970s European Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Pair of Pink and Gold "Granola" Murano Glass Pendant Lights
Pair of Pink and Gold "Granola" Murano Glass Pendant Lights

Pair of Pink and Gold "Granola" Murano Glass Pendant Lights

Located in Dallas, TX

Nice pair of pink and gold "granola" Murano glass pendant lights. Interested seed pod look to these

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Murano Glass

Pair of Murano Glass Style Pendant Lights, Signed & Dated
Pair of Murano Glass Style Pendant Lights, Signed & Dated

Pair of Murano Glass Style Pendant Lights, Signed & Dated

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Beautiful pair of Murano glass style art glass pendant lights signed and dated 2012. The pieces

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Art Glass

Pair of French Etched Mid-Century Glass Pendant Lights
Pair of French Etched Mid-Century Glass Pendant Lights

Pair of French Etched Mid-Century Glass Pendant Lights

Located in London, GB

A pair of etched/opaque glass pendant lights. France, c1960s. No original chain and rose

Category

Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Pair of French Rattan Pendant Lights or Lanterns, 1960s
Pair of French Rattan Pendant Lights or Lanterns, 1960s

Pair of French Rattan Pendant Lights or Lanterns, 1960s

Located in Barcelona, ES

Pair of Rattan Pendants or Lanterns with Chinoiserie Accents, France, 1950s-1960s. Pair of Mid

Category

Mid-20th Century French Chinoiserie Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Wicker, Cane, Rattan

Pair of Faux Marble Pendant Lights with Brass Accents
Pair of Faux Marble Pendant Lights with Brass Accents

Pair of Faux Marble Pendant Lights with Brass Accents

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Introducing our Pair of Faux Marble Pendant Lights with Brass Accents, a stunning addition to

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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers an...

Materials

Marble, Brass

Pair of Teardrop Shape Prismatic Holophane Glass Pendant Lights
Pair of Teardrop Shape Prismatic Holophane Glass Pendant Lights

Pair of Teardrop Shape Prismatic Holophane Glass Pendant Lights

By Holophane

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Pair of industrial pendant lights feature teardrop shape, prismatic, Holophane glass shades with

Category

Early 20th Century American Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Pair of French Brass and Glass Art Deco Pendant Lights
Pair of French Brass and Glass Art Deco Pendant Lights

Pair of French Brass and Glass Art Deco Pendant Lights

Located in Hastings, GB

Very attractive pair of Art Deco design pendant lights in glass and brass, dating to the 1950's

Category

Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Pair of Mid-Century Dutch Pendant Lights by Hiemstra Evolux
Pair of Mid-Century Dutch Pendant Lights by Hiemstra Evolux

Pair of Mid-Century Dutch Pendant Lights by Hiemstra Evolux

By Hiemstra Evolux

Located in Boven Leeuwen, NL

Rare pair of Dutch mid-century pendant lights produced by Hiemstra Evolux, Netherlands, circa 1960

Category

Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Pair of Handwoven Wicker Globe Pendant Lights or Lanterns
Pair of Handwoven Wicker Globe Pendant Lights or Lanterns

Pair of Handwoven Wicker Globe Pendant Lights or Lanterns

Located in Barcelona, ES

Eye-catching pair of handcrafted braided rattan / wicker pendant hanging lamps. Spain, 1960s. This

Category

20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Wicker, Cane, Rattan

1980s Pair of Aureliano Toso Glass Pendant lights, Italy
1980s Pair of Aureliano Toso Glass Pendant lights, Italy

1980s Pair of Aureliano Toso Glass Pendant lights, Italy

By Aureliano Toso

Located in Praha, CZ

- Repolished ,1 x E26-E27 bulb - US wiring compatible - Minor signs of use

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Glass

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Pair Pendant Lights For Sale on 1stDibs

Find a variety of pair pendant lights available on 1stDibs. Each of these unique pair pendant lights was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, glass and brass. Find 734 antique and vintage pair pendant lights at 1stDibs now, or shop our selection of 26 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished furniture. Pair pendant lights have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. There are many kinds of pair pendant lights to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Mid-Century Modern, Industrial and Art Deco pair pendant lights are of considerable interest. Many pair pendant lights are appealing in their simplicity, but Glashütte Limburg, J.T. Kalmar and Holophane produced popular pair pendant lights that are worth a look.

How Much are Pair Pendant Lights?

The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $2,578, while they’re typically $156 on the low end and $170,078 highest priced.

Finding the Right Chandeliers-pendant-lights for You

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.

Questions About Pair Pendant Lights
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    Mini pendant lights are scaled-down versions of pendant lights that dangle from an overhead support. Unique mini-pendant lights are a wonderful way to set the ambiance for an entire space because they dangle in mid-air. On 1stDibs, shop vintage and antique pendant lights.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021
    A swag pendant light is a fixture that hangs from the ceiling and provides an often inexpensive light source while taking up very little space. Swag pendant lights take up little space — the fixture is typically a bare or shaded socket that is suspended from the ceiling by way of a robust metal chain or cord. A swag pendant also offers a variety of installation options and can enhance the overall look of the room. Shop a range of antique and vintage swag pendant lighting on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    The difference between pendant lights and chandeliers is not complicated. In terms of both style and function, chandeliers are not that different from pendant lights. The difference between a chandelier and pendant light is not how they look but rather the way in which they hang. Chandeliers are suspended with multiple branches that hold many bulbs while pendants typically dangle from one central cord or chain. Chandeliers tend to be more intricate and fancier, so if you're looking for something luxurious, then this might work best. With pendants, you’re likely to find a variety of examples in minimalistic modern styles; these would make great additions to any office space because of their versatility like being able to turn them on/off with ease. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique and vintage pendant lights and chandeliers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 30, 2024
    Here are what the parts of a pendant light are called: The part that attaches to the ceiling is the mounting strap, and the canopy is the part that covers it. A chain usually connects the canopy to the rest of the light at a point called the hanging loop. At the end of the chain is the socket that holds the pendant light's bulb. On many pendants, a shade surrounds the bulb and diffuses light to soften the illumination produced by the fixtures. Shop a range of pendant lights on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    Where you hang a pendant light over a kitchen sink is largely a matter of personal preference. If you're installing a new light fixture, consider where you most need task lighting. You may find it better to hang the lamp off to one side to illuminate a food prep area. Generally, there should be 35 to 40 inches of space between the bottom of the pendant and the countertop to allow for adequate clearance. On 1stDibs, find a collection of pendant lights.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 17, 2023
    Yes, glass pendant lights get dusty. However, all lighting fixtures will eventually gather dust. Regularly wiping your pendant lights can reduce the presence of dust. Shop a variety of glass pendant lights on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023
    Yes, you can put a pendant light above a kitchen sink. However, if you don’t already have a light receptacle in place, you may need to hire a professional electrician to run wiring to the area. Also, ensure that there is at least 30 to 36 inches of clearance below the light, so you can stand at the sink. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of pendant lights.