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
Pair of Edwardian Opaline Milk Glass School House Pendants Lights
Located in Lowestoft, GB
A good clean pair of opaline glass pendants, with their original copper galleries with pressed
Copper
Sold|$1,095 / set
Pair of Vintage Blue Bubble Glass & Iron Pendant Lantern Lights
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This stunning pair of vintage pendant lanterns features handblown blue bubble glass encased in ornate
Brass, Iron
Pair of Edwardian Doriclite Moonstone Opaline Glass Jefferson Pendants Lights
Located in Lowestoft, GB
A rare pair of two part Jefferson Doriclite pendant, two sections of thick pressed glass housed in
Brass
Pair Edwardian Pantry Doriclite Moonstone Opaline Glass Jefferson Pendant Lights
Located in Lowestoft, GB
A seldom seen, pair of Jefferson Doriclite pantry pendants, two sections of thick pressed glass
Brass, Copper
Sold|$1,088 / set
Pair of Antique Moonstone Pendant Lights with Aged Brass Fittings
By Jefferson Electric Co.
Located in Nottingham, GB
Moonstone Pendant Lights with Aged Brass Fittings SOLD AS A PAIR Elegant fluted design
Brass
Pair of Mid Century Brutalist Pendant Lights in Patinated Metal
Located in Astoria, NY
A pair of deconstructed cylinder brutalist hanging lights composed of a treated, tiled metal body.
Sold|$2,844 / set
Exceptional Pair of Murano Glass Pendant Lights Venini Style, 1960s
Located in Rijssen, NL
Pair of high-end Murano pendant lights in the style of Venini, manufactured circa 1960. Real
Steel, Chrome
Sold|$2,595 / set
Pair of Prismatic Glass and Brass Asteroid Pendants Lights Lanterns
By Holophane
Located in Lowestoft, GB
A fine pair of prismatic glass and pierced brass pendants, manufactured by the German company
Brass
Sold|$2,400 / item
Pair of Flower Floral Murano Glass Pendant Flush Mount Lights
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Two (pair) Murano handblown floral or flower glass flush mount ceiling lights, each with a brass
Metal
Sold|$1,675 / set
1940 Pair of Rare Black Enamel Factory, Industrial Pendant Lights
Located in Surrey, BC
A beautiful pair of black. Enamel factory lights from GERMANY. Fixtures have a pleasing shape
Enamel
Stainless Steel Screen Knitted Pair of Pendant Lights, Botswana, Contemporary
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary Botswana pair of knitted stainless steel mesh pendants. Single dropped socket holds
Stainless Steel
RARE Pair of 4-Sided Pendant Lights by Fontana Arte
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
RARE matched pair of 4-sided pendant lamps with hand-sculpted green and amber glass by Fontana Arte
Sold|$7,950 / set
Black and Brass Square Pair of Pendant Lights, France, Midcentury
Located in New York, NY
Midcentury French pair of square black and brass pendants Textured plastic light covering Brass
Metal
Sold|$2,191 / set
Rare Pair of Siemens-Schuckert Early 20th Century Pendant Lights
Located in London, GB
A rare pair of opaline pendants by Siemens-Schuckert, Germany, circa 1930s. Predominately
Glass
Pair of Mid Century Brass Pendant Lights w/ Perforated Shades
Located in Astoria, NY
A pair of vintage pendants in brass. The conical shades are perforated and have white enameled
Brass
Sold|$1,750 / set
Pair of Crystal and Brass Pendant Lights, 1930s Hollywood Regency
Located in Nantucket, MA
Pair of beautiful cut crystal shades on brass pendants, circa 1930s, European. Rewired for American
Crystal, Brass
Sold|$1,050 / set
1930s Wheeler Industrial Pendant Lights
Located in Surrey, BC
Matched pair of Wheeler green pendant Industrial lights from the 1930s. Includes original
Metal
14-Karat Gold Striped Round White Glass Pendant Lights 'Pair'
Located in San Francisco, CA
This pair of 1960s American white glass globes with 14-carat gold stripes have been newly made into
Gold
Sold|$1,205 / set
Pair of Opaline Glass and Fibreglass Mid-Century Pendant Lights
Located in London, GB
A pair of larger sized opaline pendant with optional/removable fibreglass shades. France, c1970s
Opaline Glass
Early 20th Century Pair of Opaline Bronze Pendants Lights Chandeliers
Located in Lowestoft, GB
A good pair of glass opaline pendants, with their original bronze galleries. Each light has its
Bronze
Sold|$3,012 / item
Pair, Early 20th Century Verdigris Bronze Gas Lanterns Lights Pendants
Located in Lowestoft, GB
A exceptional pair of large bronze gas lanterns, with opalescent caged glass. The bronze
Bronze
Sold|$2,800 / set
Pair of Art Deco Chrome and Glass Pendant Ceiling Lights
Located in Nantucket, MA
A stunning pair of Art Deco glass ceiling light pendants with chrome detailing. The glass is mostly
Chrome
Pair Of 1920’s Wrought Iron and Crystal Pendants Wall Lights in the style of Lou
Located in London, GB
Elegant pair of 1920s wrought iron and crystal pendant wall lights in the style of Louis the XV
Wrought Iron
Pair of Mid Century Acrylic and Brushed Brass Pendant Lights
Located in Astoria, NY
Two pendant chandeliers with white acrylic shades and concentric brass circles, suspended from a
Brass
Pair of Early 20th Century American Industrial Ruffled Pendant Lights
Located in Chicago, IL
A wonderful and playful pair of early 20th century American industrial light fixtures with red
Steel
Pair of Opaque Glass with Brushed Aluminum Pendant Lights, France, 1970s
Located in New York, NY
1970s French pair of finial shaped opaque white glass and brushed aluminum pendant lights. Newly
Aluminum
Pair of Brass Plated Vintage IKEA Pendant Lights "Tyfon", Sweden 1970s
By IKEA
Located in Barcelona, ES
Pair of vintage IKEA pendant lights designed in 1976, most likely by Lennart Centervall. Model name
Aluminum
Mid Century Modern Italian Pair of Pendant Lights by Elio Martinelli
By Elio Martinelli
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
Pair of Mid Century Modern Italian pendant light by Elio Martinelli. Adjustable height Elio
Metal
Sold|$11,732 / set
Pair of Scandinavian Modern 1950s Pendant Lights by Lisa Johansson-Pape
By Lisa Johansson-Pape
Located in Turku, Finland
Striking pair of Lisa Johansson-Pape Model 61-347 pendant lights, designed in the 1950s and
Aluminum, Brass
Pair of Vintage Brass Pendant Lights by Gaetano Sciolari, 1960s, Italy
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
A pair of brass ring pendant lights design by Gaetano Sciolari. These unique pendant lights are
Brass
Pair of Danish Midcentury Pendant Lights by Michael Bang for Holmegaard
By Holmegaard, Michael Bang
Located in London, GB
A pair of P&T pendant lights designed by Michael Bang for Holmegaard, 1972. Perfect midcentury
Blown Glass
Pair of Midcentury Brass Pendant Lights by Hans-Agne Jakobsson, 1960s
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Rare pair of solid pendant ceiling lights by Hans-Agne Jakobsson for Markaryd, Sweden, 1960s
Brass
Pair of Danish Midcentury Pendant Lights by Michael Bang for Holmegaard.
By Holmegaard, Michael Bang
Located in London, GB
A pair of P&T pendant lights designed by Michael Bang for Holmegaard, 1972. Green Holmegaard
Blown Glass
Pair Arts & Crafts Steuben Pulled Feather Art Glass & Brass Pendant Lights
Located in Big Flats, NY
Pair of Arts & Crafts Pendant Lights with Steuben Pulled Feather Art Glass Egg Form Shades with
Brass
Sold|$9,500 / set
Fontana Arte Style Pair of Pendant Lights with Sculpted Glass, 1950s
By Fontana Arte
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Pair of 4-sided pendant lights in chrome with sculpted green and amber glass in the style of
Chrome
Art Deco Opaline Pendant Lights – Pair of White Glass Ceiling Fixtures
Located in Lincoln, GB
Art Deco Opaline Pendant Lights – Pair of White Glass Ceiling Fixtures Elevate your space with this
Opaline Glass
Sold|$1,800 / set
Pair of Vintage Industrial Cast Iron Cage Pendant Lights, C. 1920
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of vintage industrial cast iron cage pendant lights, c. 1920. The cage is over clear glass
Metal, Iron
Sold|$2,400 / set
Pair of Art Deco Milk Glass and Brass Library Pendant Lights
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of Art Deco pendant lights with large 18 inch diameter, milk glass shades with brass fitters
Brass
Sold|$2,218 / set
Pair of Two Tone Opaline Glass Mid-Century French Pendant Lights
Located in London, GB
A mid sized pair of opaline pendant lights, with opaque cylinder in the centre. France, c1950s
Metal
Sold|$2,800 / set
Pair of Large Industrial Gold X-Ray Mercury Glass Pendant Lights
By X-Ray Lamp Company
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of large, industrial pendant lights feature X-Ray mercury glass shades with painted gold
Brass
Sold|$17,804 / set
Pair of Max Ingrand Pendant Lights for Fontana Arte Model 2211
By Fontana Arte, Max Ingrand
Located in London, GB
A pair of Max Ingrand Model 2211 pendant lights. Dark grey glass encloses a white glass cylinder
Brass
Pair of Helge Zimdal Onion Pendant Lights Brass Falkenberg Sweden, 1960s
By Helge Zimdal, Falkenbergs Belysning
Located in Basel, BS
Pair of Helge Zimdal ‚onion‘ pendant lights for Falkenbergs Belysnings, a lighting company based in
Brass
Pair of Poul Henningsen, PH 2/2 Copper Pendant Lights, 1930
By Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
pair of rare 1930s PH 2/2 pendant lights by Poul Henningsen for Louis Poulsen with copper shade set
Metal, Copper
Pair of Poul Henningsen, PH 2/2 Copper Pendant Lights, 1930
By Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
pair of rare 1930s PH 2/2 pendant lights by Poul Henningsen for Louis Poulsen with copper shade set
Metal, Copper
Pair of Poul Henningsen, PH 2/2 Copper Pendant Lights, 1930
By Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
pair of rare 1930s PH 2/2 pendant lights by Poul Henningsen for Louis Poulsen with copper shade set
Metal, Copper
Black Iron Pyramid Shape Vintage Pair of Pendant Lights, Italy, 1950s
Located in New York, NY
1950s Italian vintage iron and brass pyramid shaped industrial pair of black pendant lights
Brass, Iron
Pair of 1960s Staff Leuchten 'Bubble' Glass & Brass Pendant Hanging Lights
By Staff Leuchten
Located in London, England
A rare pair of German 1960s Staff Leuchten 'bubble' glass and wooden stam ceiling hanging pendant
Metal, Brass
Pair of Stilnovo Italian 1950s Satin and Case Glass Pendant Lights
By Stilnovo
Located in Montclair, NY
A lovely pair of Italian 1950s blown glass pendant lights. Each is case glass of a mat satin finish
Murano Glass
Early 20th Century Pair of Large Neoclassical Style Plafonnier Pendants Lights
Located in Lowestoft, GB
A very unusual pair of 20th century (second quarter) plafonnier pendants in the neoclassical style
Brass, Copper
Pair Antique Caged Holophane Prismatic Glass Ceiling Pendants Lights Light Lamp
By Holophane
Located in Sale, GB
- A rare and beautiful pair of caged glass Holophanes, English circa 1930. - Two sections of
Glass
Pair of Large Vintage Moonstone Glass Pendant Lights by Jefferson & Co
By Jefferson Electric Co.
Located in Nottingham, GB
lighting with this elegant pair of Jefferson & Co moonstone pendant lights. English made, circa 1920, these
Brass
Sold|$5,800
Pair of Ceiling Lights
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Original pair of ceiling lights.
Chrome
Sold|$1,066 / set
Pair of Ceiling Lights
By Mazzega, Carlo Nason
Located in Catania, IT
Pair of 70's ceiling lights, attributable to Carlo Nason for Mazzega.
Murano Glass
Pair of 1960s 'Lumiere' Pendant' Hanging Lantern Copper & Smoked Glass Lights
By Royal Lumière
Located in London, England
A stunning pair of 1960s French 'Lumiere' pendant lights formed in the shape of lanterns. Made from
Aluminum, Copper
Pair of Vintage Herbert Proft, Limburg Glashütte, Brown Glass Pendant Lights
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Baambrugge, NL
Pair of vintage brown glass pendant lamps from Glashütte Limburg by Herbert Proft, Germany 1970-79
Glass
Matching Pair of Vintage Mercury Glass Fluted Industrial Style Pendant Lights
Located in Stamford, CT
A matching pair of vintage mercury glass fluted industrial style glass pendant shades. Completely
Glass
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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