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Pair Large Circle Motif Brass Pendant Lights
Pair Large Circle Motif Brass Pendant Lights

Pair Large Circle Motif Brass Pendant Lights

Located in Palm Springs, CA

Pair of large pendants with circle motif in brass finish. New triple cluster light sockets and

Category

Vintage 1950s American Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass, Metal

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 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

Pair of Murano Glass Pendant Lights, 1960s
Pair of Murano Glass Pendant Lights, 1960s

Pair of Murano Glass Pendant Lights, 1960s

Located in Rijssen, NL

Two superb pendant lights made of Murano glass. Manufactured in midcentury, circa 1970 (late 1960s

Category

Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Steel

Pair Lotus Form Gilt Tole Pendant Lights
Pair Lotus Form Gilt Tole Pendant Lights

Pair Lotus Form Gilt Tole Pendant Lights

Located in Chicago, IL

frame of the pendant. Mounted on the inside is translucent white shade. Single socket illumination, sold

Category

Vintage 1950s American Chandeliers and Pendants

Pair of Midcentury Pendant Lights, Denmark, 1960s
Pair of Midcentury Pendant Lights, Denmark, 1960s

Pair of Midcentury Pendant Lights, Denmark, 1960s

By Jo Hammerborg, Lyfa, Fog & Mørup

Located in Praha, CZ

- very nice style of lighting - representative - rare model.

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Pair, Tulip form Glass and Nickel Pendant lights
Pair, Tulip form Glass and Nickel Pendant lights

Pair, Tulip form Glass and Nickel Pendant lights

Located in San Francisco, CA

Pair of green glass tulip shaped pendant lights.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Steel

Pair, Antique Window Washing Hooks as Pendant Lights
Pair, Antique Window Washing Hooks as Pendant Lights

Pair, Antique Window Washing Hooks as Pendant Lights

Located in San Francisco, CA

Pair of antique steel window washing hooks made into pendant lights. Deposits of paint, chipped

Category

Vintage 1930s Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Steel, Brass

Pair of Italian Glass Brass Pendants Ceiling Lights
Pair of Italian Glass Brass Pendants Ceiling Lights

Pair of Italian Glass Brass Pendants Ceiling Lights

Located in Palm Springs, CA

Wonderful pair of Italian pendant lights with frosted glass panels and brass finish frames. Newly

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Pair of Industrial Holophane Glass Factory Pendant Lights
Pair of Industrial Holophane Glass Factory Pendant Lights

Pair of Industrial Holophane Glass Factory Pendant Lights

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Pair of 12", Industrial, factory pendant lights feature prismatic, Holophane glass shades with

Category

Vintage 1940s American Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Pair of Holophane Glass Open Globe Pendant Lights
Pair of Holophane Glass Open Globe Pendant Lights

Pair of Holophane Glass Open Globe Pendant Lights

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Pair of holophane glass, open globe, pendant lights with porcelain sockets and brass fitters are

Category

Vintage 1920s American Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Pair of Italian Opalescent Glass Hanging Pendant Lights
Pair of Italian Opalescent Glass Hanging Pendant Lights

Pair of Italian Opalescent Glass Hanging Pendant Lights

Located in Palm Springs, CA

Pair of hand blown Italian glass opalescent pendant lights with newly polished nickel plated

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Pair of Massimo Vignelli for Venini Pendant Lights
Pair of Massimo Vignelli for Venini Pendant Lights

Pair of Massimo Vignelli for Venini Pendant Lights

By Massimo Vignelli

Located in Saint Louis, MO

Pair of Murano glass pendant lights designed by Massimo Vignelli for Venini, late 1950s. Great

Category

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

Materials

Glass

Pair Palwa Pendant Lights Attributed to Gaetano Sciolari
Pair Palwa Pendant Lights Attributed to Gaetano Sciolari

Pair Palwa Pendant Lights Attributed to Gaetano Sciolari

By Palwa, Gaetano Sciolari

Located in Fulton, CA

A pair of conical ceiling lights / pendant lights by Palwa, Germany. Attributed to Gaetano Sciolari

Category

Antique Early 17th Century German Hollywood Regency Chandeliers and Pend...

Materials

Brass

Pair of Antique Holophane Prismatic Church Pendant Lights
Pair of Antique Holophane Prismatic Church Pendant Lights

Pair of Antique Holophane Prismatic Church Pendant Lights

By Holophane

Located in Stockbridge, GB

Pair Of Antique Glass Holophane Pendant Lights – B A pair of antique pendant glass lights

Category

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

Materials

Brass

Pair of Antique Holophane Prismatic Church Pendant Lights
Pair of Antique Holophane Prismatic Church Pendant Lights

Pair of Antique Holophane Prismatic Church Pendant Lights

By Holophane

Located in Stockbridge, GB

Pair Of Antique Glass Holophane Pendant Lights – C A pair of antique pendant glass lights

Category

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

Materials

Brass

Pair of Wonderful Mid-Century Frosted Pendant lights
Pair of Wonderful Mid-Century Frosted Pendant lights

Pair of Wonderful Mid-Century Frosted Pendant lights

Located in New York, NY

A very attractive pair of frosted glass pendants lights. Great for an entry hall or over bar

Category

Vintage 1950s American Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Glass

Pair of Antique Holopahne Cube Opaline Glass Brass Church Kitchen Pendant Lights
Pair of Antique Holopahne Cube Opaline Glass Brass Church Kitchen Pendant Lights

Pair of Antique Holopahne Cube Opaline Glass Brass Church Kitchen Pendant Lights

By Holophane

Located in Stockbridge, GB

Pair of Holophane Antique Opaline Cube Pendant Lights An unusual pair of antique opaline pendant

Category

Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Pair of Hollywood Regency Blown Glass Pendant Lights
Pair of Hollywood Regency Blown Glass Pendant Lights

Pair of Hollywood Regency Blown Glass Pendant Lights

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Pair of Hollywood Regency pendant lights with pink, blown glass shades with open bottoms. The

Category

Vintage 1960s American Hollywood Regency Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Pair of Early Emeralite Glass Shade Pendant Lights
Pair of Early Emeralite Glass Shade Pendant Lights

Pair of Early Emeralite Glass Shade Pendant Lights

By Emeralite

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Pair of Emeralite glass, bell shape pendant lights with beautifully detailed brass fitters are

Category

Vintage 1920s American Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Pair of Large Antique Church Opaline Pendant Lights
Pair of Large Antique Church Opaline Pendant Lights

Pair of Large Antique Church Opaline Pendant Lights

By English School

Located in Stockbridge, GB

Pair Of Large Antique Church Opaline Pendant Lights A pair of original large opaline glass pendant

Category

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

Materials

Brass

Pair of Open Clear Glass Globe Pendant Lights
Pair of Open Clear Glass Globe Pendant Lights

Pair of Open Clear Glass Globe Pendant Lights

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Pair of antique pendant lights featuring converted, clear glass, gaslight shades on patinated brass

Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Pair of Brass Rod & Pierced Ribbon Pendant Lights
Pair of Brass Rod & Pierced Ribbon Pendant Lights

Pair of Brass Rod & Pierced Ribbon Pendant Lights

Located in Chicago, IL

Pair of brass rod and pierced brass ribbon skeletal framed pendant lights with ivory resin tube

Category

Vintage 1950s American Chandeliers and Pendants

Pair of Industrial Factory Gunmetal Dome Pendant Lights
Pair of Industrial Factory Gunmetal Dome Pendant Lights

Pair of Industrial Factory Gunmetal Dome Pendant Lights

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Pair of industrial factory pendants lights feature steel dome shades in a gunmetal exterior finish

Category

Mid-20th Century American Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Steel

Pair Directoire Style French Alabaster Pendant Chandelier Lights
Pair Directoire Style French Alabaster Pendant Chandelier Lights

Pair Directoire Style French Alabaster Pendant Chandelier Lights

Located in Palm Springs, CA

Pair of French alabaster pendant lights with brass aged (antiqued) finish fittings in the

Category

1990s French Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Alabaster, Brass

Pair of Vintage French Alabaster Cone Pendant Lights
Pair of Vintage French Alabaster Cone Pendant Lights

Pair of Vintage French Alabaster Cone Pendant Lights

Located in New York, NY

Pair of vintage alabaster cone pendant lights with new custom patinated brass hardware, rewired

Category

Vintage 1940s French Chandeliers and Pendants

Pair of Industrial Holophane Glass Globe Pendant Lights
Pair of Industrial Holophane Glass Globe Pendant Lights

Pair of Industrial Holophane Glass Globe Pendant Lights

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Pair of Industrial, Holophane glass, globe pendant lights feature porcelain sockets with pull

Category

Vintage 1930s American Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Pair of Tall Murano Glass Pendant Ceiling Lights
Pair of Tall Murano Glass Pendant Ceiling Lights

Pair of Tall Murano Glass Pendant Ceiling Lights

Located in Dallas, TX

Pair of Murano glass and brass pendant ceiling lights, Italy 2000s. Their quality and style make

Category

Early 2000s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Pair of Antique Holophane Prismatic Church Pendant Lights
Pair of Antique Holophane Prismatic Church Pendant Lights

Pair of Antique Holophane Prismatic Church Pendant Lights

By Holophane

Located in Stockbridge, GB

Pair of Antique Glass Holophane Pendant Lights – E A matching pair of antique frilly glass

Category

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

Materials

Brass

Pair of Antique Holophane Prismatic Church Pendant Lights
Pair of Antique Holophane Prismatic Church Pendant Lights

Pair of Antique Holophane Prismatic Church Pendant Lights

By Holophane

Located in Stockbridge, GB

Pair of Antique Glass Holophane Pendant Lights – D A matching pair of antique frilly glass

Category

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

Materials

Brass

Pair of Mid-Century Bronze Square Pendant Lights
Pair of Mid-Century Bronze Square Pendant Lights

Pair of Mid-Century Bronze Square Pendant Lights

Located in New York, NY

A pair of Mid-Century bronze square pendant lights. The lower section with vertical slits emitting

Category

Vintage 1960s Chandeliers and Pendants

Pair of 1970s Orange Peill & Putzler Pendant Lights
Pair of 1970s Orange Peill & Putzler Pendant Lights

Pair of 1970s Orange Peill & Putzler Pendant Lights

By Peill & Putzler

Located in London, England

A wonderful and striking, pair of 1970s pendant hanging lights which were manufactured in Germany

Category

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

Materials

Glass, Blown Glass, Plastic

Pair of Brutalist Pendant Lights by Tom Greene
Pair of Brutalist Pendant Lights by Tom Greene

Pair of Brutalist Pendant Lights by Tom Greene

By Tom Greene

Located in Toronto, ON

A fabulous and rare pair of seven-light pendants designed by Tom Greene for the Feldman Lighting

Category

Vintage 1970s American Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Pair of English Opaline Mid-Century Pendant Lights
Pair of English Opaline Mid-Century Pendant Lights

Pair of English Opaline Mid-Century Pendant Lights

Located in London, GB

A pair of mid-century opaline pendant lights. England, c1980s. Metal gallery, rod and

Category

Mid-20th Century British Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Glass

Pair of Midcentury Pendant Lights in Brass, 1970s
Pair of Midcentury Pendant Lights in Brass, 1970s

Pair of Midcentury Pendant Lights in Brass, 1970s

By Torsten Thorup & Claus Bonderup, Fog & Mørup

Located in Morazzone, Varese

Pair of Midcentury Pendant Lights in Brass, 1970s A pair of designer ceiling lamps made of brushed

Category

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

Materials

Brass

Pair of Rotaflex Pendant Lights, France circa 1960
Pair of Rotaflex Pendant Lights, France circa 1960

Pair of Rotaflex Pendant Lights, France circa 1960

By Heifetz Rotaflex

Located in VILLEURBANNE, FR

Pair of Rotaflex pendant lights, featuring a main yellow ball-shaped piece, adorned with cream

Category

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

Materials

Plastic

Pair of Vintage French Green Enamel Pendant Lights
Pair of Vintage French Green Enamel Pendant Lights

Pair of Vintage French Green Enamel Pendant Lights

Located in New York, NY

A pair of vintage French green enameled metal shades made into pendant lights. Shads date to 1930

Category

Vintage 1930s French Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal, Enamel

Blue Striped Milk Glass Schoolhouse Pendant Lights 'Pair'
Blue Striped Milk Glass Schoolhouse Pendant Lights 'Pair'

Blue Striped Milk Glass Schoolhouse Pendant Lights 'Pair'

Located in San Francisco, CA

A pair of unique, milk glass pendant lights are hand painted with thin, blue stripes circling the

Category

20th Century Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Pair of French Enamel Flying Saucer Pendant Lights
Pair of French Enamel Flying Saucer Pendant Lights

Pair of French Enamel Flying Saucer Pendant Lights

Located in Kent, Dover

A pair of French 'flying saucer' hanging lights in black and cream enamel. Subject to VAT

Category

Vintage 1960s French Chandeliers and Pendants

Pair Reticulated Brass Fluted Hexafoil Moroccan Pendant Lights
Pair Reticulated Brass Fluted Hexafoil Moroccan Pendant Lights

Pair Reticulated Brass Fluted Hexafoil Moroccan Pendant Lights

Located in Chicago, IL

Reverse hexafoil pierced brass and brass filigree Moroccan pendant lights. The pierced panels cast

Category

Vintage 1960s American Chandeliers and Pendants

Pair of Venini Pendant Lights by Massimo Vignelli
Pair of Venini Pendant Lights by Massimo Vignelli

Pair of Venini Pendant Lights by Massimo Vignelli

By Massimo Vignelli

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

1950s pair of pendant lamps designed by Massimo Vignelli for Venini.

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Glass

Pair of Impressive Modernist Chrome Large Pendants Lights
Pair of Impressive Modernist Chrome Large Pendants Lights

Pair of Impressive Modernist Chrome Large Pendants Lights

Located in New York, NY

Pair of large scale cylindrical light pendants in chrome, with modernist form.

Category

Vintage 1970s Chandeliers and Pendants

Pair of Brass Pendant Lights by Lars Holmström
Pair of Brass Pendant Lights by Lars Holmström

Pair of Brass Pendant Lights by Lars Holmström

Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län

Pair of beautiful brass pendant lamps by Hans Holmström, with a hand-hammered finish that bring

Category

Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Pair of Glass and Brass Swedish Pendant Lights
Pair of Glass and Brass Swedish Pendant Lights

Pair of Glass and Brass Swedish Pendant Lights

Located in London, GB

A pair of small glass pendants. Sweden, c1930s. Brass galleries, opaque glass. We could

Category

Vintage 1930s Swedish Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Pair of Contemporary Green Murano Glass Pendant Lights
Pair of Contemporary Green Murano Glass Pendant Lights

Pair of Contemporary Green Murano Glass Pendant Lights

Located in Troy, MI

Pair of new green Murano glass and brass pendants feature cone-shaped polished brass canopies, 25

Category

2010s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Pair of Fabio Lenci Pendant Lights, Italian, 1970s
Pair of Fabio Lenci Pendant Lights, Italian, 1970s

Pair of Fabio Lenci Pendant Lights, Italian, 1970s

By Fabio Lenci, Fratelli Guzzini

Located in New York, NY

created for Fratelli Guzzini and floor and a table lamp versions were also made. The pendant model shown

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

1970 pair of  RARE adjustable italian pendant lights
1970 pair of  RARE adjustable italian pendant lights

1970 pair of RARE adjustable italian pendant lights

Located in Surrey, BC

Two very unique pendants with large milk glass shade modern details with twin adjustable piping for

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Pair of White Monkey Pendant Lights, Italy, Contemporary
Pair of White Monkey Pendant Lights, Italy, Contemporary

Pair of White Monkey Pendant Lights, Italy, Contemporary

Located in New York, NY

Contemporary Italian whimsical pair of white resin monkeys with single light. Easy to install.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Pair Conical Pierced Brass & Milk Glass Pendant Lights
Pair Conical Pierced Brass & Milk Glass Pendant Lights

Pair Conical Pierced Brass & Milk Glass Pendant Lights

Located in Chicago, IL

Pair of conical brass, spun gold anodized aluminum, and milk glass fixtures. Brass self-leveling

Category

Vintage 1950s American Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass, Aluminum

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 and Morup

Located in Rijssen, NL

Pair of modernist wall lamps in brass yellow-colored glass. Designed and made in Sweden by Hans

Category

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

Materials

Cord, 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 green-colored glass. With lovely steel or

Category

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

Materials

Cord, Glass

Pair of French Modern Chrome and Perspex Pendant Lights
Pair of French Modern Chrome and Perspex Pendant Lights

Pair of French Modern Chrome and Perspex Pendant Lights

Located in Pound Ridge, NY

Pair of unusual large pendant lights, polished aluminum pendant lights with molded perspex section

Category

Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Pair of Vintage Italian Pressed Glass Pendant Lights
Pair of Vintage Italian Pressed Glass Pendant Lights

Pair of Vintage Italian Pressed Glass Pendant Lights

Located in Houston, TX

Beautiful vintage Italian pressed glass pieces with chrome hardware Wired for USA with one edison socket Simple and elegant

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Pair of 1970's Glass Rod Pendant Lights
Pair of 1970's Glass Rod Pendant Lights

Pair of 1970's Glass Rod Pendant Lights

Located in Toronto, ON

A brass plated framed light with opaque tubular "crystals"..... Traditional-Modern .

Category

Vintage 1970s American Chandeliers and Pendants

Pair 1960s Glazed Ceramic Pottery  Pendant Lights .. Vallauris , France
Pair 1960s Glazed Ceramic Pottery  Pendant Lights .. Vallauris , France

Pair 1960s Glazed Ceramic Pottery Pendant Lights .. Vallauris , France

By Vallauris

Located in Buffalo, NY

Pair 1960s Glazed Ceramic Pottery Pendant Lights .. Vallauris , France

Category

Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery

Pair of Industrial Ruffled Milk Glass Disc Pendant Lights
Pair of Industrial Ruffled Milk Glass Disc Pendant Lights

Pair of Industrial Ruffled Milk Glass Disc Pendant Lights

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Pair of Industrial, milk glass pendant lights feature ruffled disc shades with brass fitters that

Category

Early 20th Century American Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

A Pair of Vintage 1930's Enameled Pendant Lights
A Pair of Vintage 1930's Enameled Pendant Lights

A Pair of Vintage 1930's Enameled Pendant Lights

Located in Astoria, NY

A pair of white enameled pendant lights with chrome caps.

Category

20th Century American Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

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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 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
    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 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 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 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.
  • 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.