Pair of Italian Hand Blown Amber Glass Pendant Lights
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of Italian, hand blown glass pendant lights, in a soft, transparent, iridescent amber color
Vintage 1970s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
Blown Glass
Pair of Italian Hand Blown Amber Glass Pendant Lights
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of Italian, hand blown glass pendant lights, in a soft, transparent, iridescent amber color
Blown Glass
Pair of Large Milk Glass and Brass Pendant Lights
Located in New York, NY
A pair of antique pendant lights with heavy glass globes and beautiful polished brass fitters
Pair of Chrome Pendant Lights Attributed to V. Lauritzen
By Vilhelm Lauritzen
Located in Berlin, DE
Pair of pendant lights, designed attributed to V. Lauritzen. The metal is in chrome aged condition
Metal
Pair of Stilnovo Brass and Milk Glass Pendant Lights
By Stilnovo
Located in Pound Ridge, NY
Pair of Stilnovo brass hanging pendant lights with all original opaline glass cone shades; all
Pair of Brass Pierced Torch Cut Brutalist Pendant Lights
By Tom Greene
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Fantastic pair of torch cut & patinated brass Brutalist pendant lights. Gorgeous in person makes a
Brass
Sold|$2,950
Russian Submarine Pendant Lights
Located in New York, NY
Pair polished steel industrial pendant lights from a Russian submarine
Steel
Pair of Art Deco Ridged Milk Glass Pendant Lights
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of art deco, ridged milk glass pendant lights with aluminum fitters are newly wired with 64
Aluminum
Sold|$10,045 / set
Fine Pair of Art Deco Pendant Lights by Orrefors
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Fine quality pair of pendant lights designed by Simon Gate for Orrefors, circa 1925. Each large
Cut Glass
Pair Mid Century Murano Pendant Lights with Black Rims
By Vl Studio
Located in Troy, MI
Pair mid century Murano glass pendant lights are clear with white splatters and black rims
Glass
Sold|$1,500 / set
Pair of Tom Greene for Feldman Brutalist Pendant Lights
By Tom Greene, Feldman Lighting Co.
Located in Stamford, CT
Pair of large 1970s Brutalist style pendant lights by Tom Greene for Feldman. Burnished brass with
Brass
Pair of Directoire Style French Alabaster Chandelier Pendant Lights
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Pair of French alabaster pendant lights with bronze fittings in the Directoire style. Interior
Alabaster, Brass
Pair of Scalloped Prismatic Holophane Glass Bell Pendant Lights
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of Industrial, early 20th century, Holophane glass pendant lights feature deeply cut
Brass
Pair of Cylindrical Orrefors Glass Pendant Lights Scandinavian, Midcentury
By Carl Fagerlund, Orrefors
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Stunning pair of midcentury Scandinavian Modern cylinder pendant lamps designed in the 1950s by
Glass
Sold|$1,571 / set
Pair of Mid-Century Opaline and Copper Pendant Lights
Located in London, GB
A pair of elegant opaline pendant lights. France, c1950s. Copper galleries, opaline glass
Glass
Pair of Directoire Style French Alabaster Chandelier Pendant Lights
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Pair of French alabaster pendant lights with bronze fittings in the Directoire style. Beautiful
Alabaster, Bronze
Pair White Murano Latticino Glass & Gilt Metal Pendant Lights
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of Italian, white and clear checked Murano glass, hand blown pendant lights. Gilt metal frames
Metal
Sold|$500
Antique Iron Pendant Lights
Located in Houston, TX
Pair of rustic pendant lights with single bulb socket. Slight variation between the two in size
Iron
Sold|$2,583 / set
Pair of Copper Industrial Mercury Glass Mirrored Pendant Lights
Located in London, GB
A pair of copper pendant lights. Mercury glass mirrored internal shades. France, circa 1920s
Copper
Sold|$3,500 / set
Mexican Mid-Century Modernist Pair of Feders Pendant Lights
By Felipe Delfinger
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
These original rare pair of pendant lights are one of the most stunning samples of Brutalist art
Art Glass
Pair of Large Hammered Metal and Glass Pendant Lights
Located in Pound Ridge, NY
Pair of hammered metal hanging lights with opaline cylinder and molded glass bottom, bronze
Metal
Pair Torcello Italian Glass Pendant Lights by Gino Vistosi
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Pair of Vistosi hand made oval textered clear glass ceiling pendants with chrome chain and ceiling
Metal
Pair Mid Century Murano Pendant Lights with White Rims
By Murano Glass Sommerso
Located in Troy, MI
Pair large mid century hanging Murano glass pendants in clear with white splatters. White rims - we
Sold|$4,800 / set
Pair of Chrome and Brass Mid-Century Pendant Lights
Located in Nantucket, MA
Pair of Mid-Century Modern stunning pendant lights from a decommissioned cruise ship from the 1970
Brass, Chrome
Pair of Barovier Toso Murano Amber Rosette Pendant Lights
By Murano 5, Barovier&Toso
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Pair of versatile 1950s Barovier e Toso Murano Pale Amber, granulated finish, adjustable hanging
Murano Glass
Sold|$2,130 / set
Pair of Italian Hollywood Regency Ceramic Floral Pendant Lights
Located in Antwerp, BE
Pair of stunning Italian porcelain pendant chandeliers with exquisite floral details. Fitted with
Ceramic, Porcelain
Sold|$900 / set
Matching Pair of Quilted Blue Mercury Glass Pendant Lights
Located in Peekskill, NY
It is rare to find a matching pair of these early blue mercury glass pendants they date to the 1920
Sold|$362 / item
Pair of Edwardian Opaline Glass and Brass Pendants Lights
Located in Lowestoft, GB
Pair of hand blown opaline glass pendants, with original heavy gauge brass galleries. Each light
Brass
Rare Copper Plated Holophane Industrial Hanging Pendant Lights, Pair
By Holophane
Located in Van Nuys, CA
pendant lights are connected by an aluminum casing fixed to the top of the light fixture and are a rare
Copper
Pair of Bronze Colored Pendants Lights by G. Sciolari
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Toronto, ON
These unique "bronze and gold" colored aluminum pendants combine modern. Design with a Gothic feel
Pair of Large Stacked Pendant Lights by Visual Comfort
By Visual Comfort
Located in Dallas, TX
A dramatic new rendition of the classic barn light! This large stacked pendant by Visual Comfort
Brass
Sold|$1,913 / set
Pair of Ice Glass Pendant Lights by Kalmar, Austria, 1960s
By Kalmar Lighting
Located in London, GB
Pair of ice glass pendant lights by Kalmar, 1960s. A pair of pendant lights each featuring four
Metal
Pair of Moroccan Brass Pendants Lights with Moorish Filigree Designs
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Pair of Moroccan brass pendants lights in cylinder form. Nice handcrafted lanterns with Moorish
Brass
Pair of Danish Modern White Pendant Lights by Preben Dal
By Preben Dahl
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of Danish Modern white pendant lights, designed by Preben Dal and manufactured by Hans
Metal
Thorlux Pendant | pair of British White Enamel Industrial Lights
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Warehouse, industrial hanging lamp. Thick white enamel shade with white interior. Weight 0,7 kg. All lamps have been made suitable by international standards for normal light bul...
Enamel
Sold|$4,950 / set
Contemporary Pair of Brushed Metal Pendant Lights with Cage, Italy
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary Italian pair of elongated brushed pendant lights with cage around glass. Brushed
Sold|$5,950 / set
Pair of Opaque Glass or Brass Pendant Lights, France, 1970s
Located in New York, NY
1970s French pair of finial shaped opaque white glass and brushed brass pendant lights. Newly
Pair of Charming Pendant Lights with Faceted Glass Teardrop Petals
Located in New York, NY
Pair of charming pendant lights with faceted glass teardrop petals. The hardware has a bronze
Metal
Sold|$1,420 / set
Pair of Solid Brass Pendant Lights by Boréns, Sweden, 1950s
By Boréns Borås
Located in Barcelona, ES
Pair of pendant lights produced by Boréns (1924-1985), Borås, Sweden, 1950s. Made out of solid
Brass
Pair of French Polished Aluminum and Prismatic Glass Pendant Lights
Located in Pound Ridge, NY
Pair of unusual industrial pendant lights with prismatic glass shades, all new wiring. Can be
Aluminum
Sold|$2,200 / set
Pair of Light Blue Quilted Mercury Glass Bell Pendant Lights
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of Industrial, light blue, quilted, blown, mercury glass, bell shape pendant lights with early
Brass
Pair of Industrial Open Prismatic Holophane Glass Pear Pendant Lights
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of Industrial pendant lights feature pear-shaped, prismatic Holophane glass shades with open
Brass
Pair of Early 20th Century Prismatic Holophane Acorn Pendant Lights
By Holophane
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of acorn shaped, prismatic, Holophane pendant lights feature elongated brass, X-ray fitters
Brass
Sold|$1,200 / set
Pair of Milk Glass Disc Pendant Lights with Brass Fitters
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of petite pendant lights with 8.5" diameter, milk glass disc shades and brass turnkey fitters
Brass
Midcentury Pair of Venini Glass Globe Pendant Lights or Lanterns
By Venini
Located in Astoria, NY
A vintage pair of Venini textured glass globe shaped pendant lights or lanterns, circa 1940s
Brass
Sold|$3,200 / set
Pair of Large Industrial Enameled Steel Dome Factory Pendant Lights
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of large, Industrial, factory pendant lights feature gray enameled steel dome shades with
Steel
Pair of Scandinavian Danish modern ceramic glazed hanging pendant lights
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of Scandinavian Danish modern handmade ceramic glazed hanging pendant lights Danish circa 1960
Ceramic
Pair of Antique Milk Glass Open Orb Brass Pendant Lights
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of Industrial pendant lights feature antique, converted gaslight, orb shaped, open bottom
Brass
Sold|$9,225 / set
Fine pair of large art deco pendant lights by Orrefors
By Simon Gate
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Fine quality pair of pendant lights designed by simon gate for orrefors circa 1925. Each large
Metal
Sold|$1,769 / set
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
Brass
A Pair of Large Brass Fog & Morup "Semi" Pendant Lights
By Claus Bonderup, Torsten Thorup
Located in Mt Kisco, NY
A pair of "Semi Maxi" hanging pendant lights designed by Claus Bonderup & Torsten Thorup for Fog
Pair of Pendant Lights from WWII Era Siren Speaker Horns
Located in Houston, TX
pendant lights. With worn grey paint, they hang from three metal rods that are linked together, totaling
Metal
Pair of Vintage Cane & Rattan Globe Pendants or Hanging Lights, 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
We are offering for sale a pair of twin pendant lights made in Italy around the 1970s. We recently
Cane, Rattan
Pair of Glass and Brass Pendant Lights, Mid-Century Modern
Located in Nantucket, MA
Pair of unusual ribbed glass and brass pendant light fixtures. Mid-Century Modern. Lights open with
Brass
Early 20th Century Pair of Jefferson Moonstone Pantry Pendants Lights
Located in Lowestoft, GB
A good clean pair of early 20th century Jefferson milk glass pendant. Thick pressed glass with
Brass
Sold|$2,900 / set
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Brass and Glass Pendant Lights
Located in Nantucket, MA
Fabulous pair of Mid-Century Modern square-shaped pendant lights trimmed in brass with a square
Brass
Sold|$2,800 / set
Pair Of Exceptional Arts & Crafts Stain Glass Brass Pendant Lights
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of exceptional Arts & Crafts pendant lights circa 1920's feature shades with amber toned
Brass
Pair of Antique Holophane Pendant Lights with Aged Copper Fittings
By Holophane
Located in Nottingham, GB
Holophane Elegance: Pair of Antique Fluted Glass Pendants Elevate any space with this pair of
Copper
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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