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Pair of 1950s Italian Case Glass Globe Pendant Lights by Stilnovo
Pair of 1950s Italian Case Glass Globe Pendant Lights by Stilnovo

Pair of 1950s Italian Case Glass Globe Pendant Lights by Stilnovo

By Stilnovo

Located in Montclair, NY

A great matched pair of Italian 1950s pendant lights by Stilnovo. Each shade is handblown of clear

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Pair of Opaline and Brass Mid-Century French Glass Pendant Lights
Pair of Opaline and Brass Mid-Century French Glass Pendant Lights

Pair of Opaline and Brass Mid-Century French Glass Pendant Lights

Located in London, GB

A pair of larger sized opaline pendants. France, c1950s. Opaline glass with brass galleries

Category

Mid-20th Century French Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Glass

Pair of Large Midcentury Chrome and Opaline Glass Globe Pendants Lights
Pair of Large Midcentury Chrome and Opaline Glass Globe Pendants Lights

Pair of Large Midcentury Chrome and Opaline Glass Globe Pendants Lights

Located in Lowestoft, GB

Pair of glass opaline globes of large proportions, with chrome monk cap galleries. Age related

Category

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

Materials

Chrome

Pair of Mid-20th Century Holophane Pendants Lights Lanterns Gilt Brass
Pair of Mid-20th Century Holophane Pendants Lights Lanterns Gilt Brass

Pair of Mid-20th Century Holophane Pendants Lights Lanterns Gilt Brass

Located in Lowestoft, GB

An unusual pair of enclosed Holophane pendants, two sections of prismatic cut glass sit within a

Category

Mid-20th Century English Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Pair of Mid-20th Century Holophane Style Prismatic Fluted Pendants Lights
Pair of Mid-20th Century Holophane Style Prismatic Fluted Pendants Lights

Pair of Mid-20th Century Holophane Style Prismatic Fluted Pendants Lights

Located in Lowestoft, GB

A good pair of prismatic glass Edwardian style pendants, with bronze antique style galleries and

Category

Mid-20th Century English Edwardian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Early 20th Century Pair of Art Deco Opaline  Brass Pendants Lights
Early 20th Century Pair of Art Deco Opaline  Brass Pendants Lights

Early 20th Century Pair of Art Deco Opaline Brass Pendants Lights

Located in Lowestoft, GB

A extra special pair of opaline pendants, with a nod to the Art Deco period. A stepped angular

Category

Early 20th Century English Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Pair of Vintage Turquoise Bubble Glass & Gilt-Metal Pendant Lantern Lights
Pair of Vintage Turquoise Bubble Glass & Gilt-Metal Pendant Lantern Lights

Pair of Vintage Turquoise Bubble Glass & Gilt-Metal Pendant Lantern Lights

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Chain & Canopy Style: Spanish Revival This striking pair of vintage pendant lanterns features handblown

Category

Vintage 1960s American Other Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal, Brass

Two 1950's Danish pendant lights
Two 1950's Danish pendant lights

Two 1950's Danish pendant lights

By Paavo Tynell

Located in Den Haag, NL

Pair off Danish pendant lights. Lamps are adjustable in height, gives a warm light when lit.

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Chandeliers and Pendants

Antique Pair of French Gold Bronze and Glass Cherub Pendant Lights
Antique Pair of French Gold Bronze and Glass Cherub Pendant Lights

Antique Pair of French Gold Bronze and Glass Cherub Pendant Lights

Located in Toronto, ON

These whimsical antique bronze cherub pendants are truly divine. Each solid bronze cherub holds a

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Very Beautiful Midcentury Diabolo Glass Pendant Lights by Holmegaard
Pair of Very Beautiful Midcentury Diabolo Glass Pendant Lights by Holmegaard

Pair of Very Beautiful Midcentury Diabolo Glass Pendant Lights by Holmegaard

By Holmegaard

Located in München, DE

Pair of very nice midcentury Diabolo glass pendant lamps from Holmegaard. Made in Denmark. Great

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Opaline Glass

Extra Large Midcentury Parisian Glass Globe Ball Pendant Lights, Holophane, Pair
Extra Large Midcentury Parisian Glass Globe Ball Pendant Lights, Holophane, Pair

Extra Large Midcentury Parisian Glass Globe Ball Pendant Lights, Holophane, Pair

By Holophane

Located in Sherborne, Dorset

Classic pair of French Holophane globe lamps used throughout Paris in the late 1950s, early 1960s

Category

Vintage 1950s French Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Extra Large Midcentury Parisian Glass Globe Ball Pendant Lights, Holophane, Pair
Extra Large Midcentury Parisian Glass Globe Ball Pendant Lights, Holophane, Pair

Extra Large Midcentury Parisian Glass Globe Ball Pendant Lights, Holophane, Pair

By Holophane

Located in Sherborne, Dorset

Classic pair of French Holophane globe lamps used throughout Paris in the late 1950s, early 1960s

Category

Vintage 1950s French Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Pair of Warehouse Pendant Lights with Lucite Shades ON SALE 60%
Pair of Warehouse Pendant Lights with Lucite Shades ON SALE 60%

Pair of Warehouse Pendant Lights with Lucite Shades ON SALE 60%

Located in Pasadena, TX

A variation of a classic 20th. century American hanging pendant light design that can be traced

Category

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

1930 Industrial Crouse Hinds Pendant Lights
1930 Industrial Crouse Hinds Pendant Lights

1930 Industrial Crouse Hinds Pendant Lights

By Crouse-Hinds

Located in Surrey, BC

Matched pair of green industrial pendant lights from the 1930s. Enamel over metal shades plus

Category

Vintage 1940s American Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Pair French Industrial Lights
Pair French Industrial Lights

Pair French Industrial Lights

Located in New York, NY

1940's French pair polished steel industrial light with flat glass surface.

Category

Vintage 1940s French Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Steel

Pair of Spherical Cocoon Pendant Lights Featuring Wavy Structure, Germany 1970s
Pair of Spherical Cocoon Pendant Lights Featuring Wavy Structure, Germany 1970s

Pair of Spherical Cocoon Pendant Lights Featuring Wavy Structure, Germany 1970s

By Friedel Wauer, Goldkant Leuchten

Located in Milano, IT

individually, but we believe they shine best when hung in pairs above a table in the kitchen or living room

Category

Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Resin

George Nelson for Herman Miller Pair of Midcentury Cigar Bubble Pendant Lights
George Nelson for Herman Miller Pair of Midcentury Cigar Bubble Pendant Lights

George Nelson for Herman Miller Pair of Midcentury Cigar Bubble Pendant Lights

By George Nelson, Herman Miller

Located in Studio City, CA

pair of accent lights in about any setting. Dimensions: large pendant 21.5" high, 11.4" wide, 11.5

Category

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

Materials

Steel, Wire

Pair of Antique Art Deco Skyscraper Opaline Glass Pendant Lights, C.1930
Pair of Antique Art Deco Skyscraper Opaline Glass Pendant Lights, C.1930

Pair of Antique Art Deco Skyscraper Opaline Glass Pendant Lights, C.1930

Located in London, GB

An incredible pair of Art Deco pendant lights made in England by Sunco. c.1930 Moulded crisp

Category

Early 20th Century Dutch Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Glass

Pair of 1970s Brutalist Style Brass Pendant Lights by Tom Greene Feldman
Pair of 1970s Brutalist Style Brass Pendant Lights by Tom Greene Feldman

Pair of 1970s Brutalist Style Brass Pendant Lights by Tom Greene Feldman

By Feldman Lighting Co.

Located in Stamford, CT

Pair of 1970s pendant lights by Tom Greene for Feldman. Burnished brass brutalist style design

Category

Late 20th Century American Brutalist Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Pair of Modern Hand Blown Glass Lights, Alabaster Cone Pendants - Available Now
Pair of Modern Hand Blown Glass Lights, Alabaster Cone Pendants - Available Now

Pair of Modern Hand Blown Glass Lights, Alabaster Cone Pendants - Available Now

By Siemon & Salazar

Located in Aliso Viejo, CA

Pair of modern glass lights • Alabaster cone bubble pendant lights • Hand blown glass • Made in USA

Category

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

Materials

Nickel

1970s Czech Mid-Century Pendant Lights, Blown Glass and Chrome, Rewired, Pair
1970s Czech Mid-Century Pendant Lights, Blown Glass and Chrome, Rewired, Pair

1970s Czech Mid-Century Pendant Lights, Blown Glass and Chrome, Rewired, Pair

Located in Praha, CZ

This pair of 1970s mid-century pendant lights originates from Kamenický Šenov, the historic Czech

Category

Vintage 1970s Czech Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Pair French Mid Century Fluted Golden Amber Glass Pendant Lights FREE SHIPPING
Pair French Mid Century Fluted Golden Amber Glass Pendant Lights FREE SHIPPING

Pair French Mid Century Fluted Golden Amber Glass Pendant Lights FREE SHIPPING

Located in Trensacq, FR

A pair of fluted champagne-coloured glass pendant lights from mid-century France. Two ribbed blown

Category

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

Materials

Blown Glass

Pair of 1950s French Multi-Coloured Flower & Leaf Glass Ceiling Pendant Lights
Pair of 1950s French Multi-Coloured Flower & Leaf Glass Ceiling Pendant Lights

Pair of 1950s French Multi-Coloured Flower & Leaf Glass Ceiling Pendant Lights

Located in London, England

Pair of mid century French highly decorative pendant ceiling lights decorated with multi-coloured

Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Organic Pair of Pendant Lights in Pine, Swedish Mid Century Modern, 1960s
Organic Pair of Pendant Lights in Pine, Swedish Mid Century Modern, 1960s

Organic Pair of Pendant Lights in Pine, Swedish Mid Century Modern, 1960s

By Hans-Agne Jakobsson

Located in Odense, DK

Such a cosy organic shaped pair of pendant lights in pine. Designed by a Swedish cabinetmaker in

Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Pine

Pair of Claus Bonderup & Torsten Thorup for Fog & Mørup "Semi" Pendant Lights
Pair of Claus Bonderup & Torsten Thorup for Fog & Mørup "Semi" Pendant Lights

Pair of Claus Bonderup & Torsten Thorup for Fog & Mørup "Semi" Pendant Lights

By Fog & Mørup, Torsten Thorup & Claus Bonderup

Located in Norwalk, CT

Elevate your interiors to new luminous heights with the captivating "Semi" Pendant Lights, a

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Steel

Pair of 1970s Peill & Putzler Grey Marbled Glass Pendant Hanging Ceiling Lights
Pair of 1970s Peill & Putzler Grey Marbled Glass Pendant Hanging Ceiling Lights

Pair of 1970s Peill & Putzler Grey Marbled Glass Pendant Hanging Ceiling Lights

By Peill & Putzler

Located in London, England

An unusual pair of grey, white and black marble effect hanging pendant lights manufactured in

Category

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

Materials

Aluminum, Wire

Pair of Danish Mid Century Opaline Glass Pendant Lights by Holmegaard, 1960s
Pair of Danish Mid Century Opaline Glass Pendant Lights by Holmegaard, 1960s

Pair of Danish Mid Century Opaline Glass Pendant Lights by Holmegaard, 1960s

By Holmegaard

Located in Beograd, RS

In this listing you will find a pair of Danish Mid Century Modern pendant lights shaped as water

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Opaline Glass, Mahogany

Pair of Peter Behrens Brass Opaline and Frosted Glass Pendants Lights Lanterns
Pair of Peter Behrens Brass Opaline and Frosted Glass Pendants Lights Lanterns

Pair of Peter Behrens Brass Opaline and Frosted Glass Pendants Lights Lanterns

By Peter Behrens

Located in Lowestoft, GB

A rare matching pair of large Peter Behrens pendants, with a brass galleries and central bands

Category

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

Materials

Copper

Pair of Brass Nautical Ship Pendant Lights with Fresnel Lens, circa 1970
Pair of Brass Nautical Ship Pendant Lights with Fresnel Lens, circa 1970

Pair of Brass Nautical Ship Pendant Lights with Fresnel Lens, circa 1970

Located in Nantucket, MA

A pair of brass ship's lights with Fresnel Lens glass. These were originally post lights converted

Category

Mid-20th Century European Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Pair of Antique Art Deco Teardrop Opaline Glass Pendant Lights, C.1930
Pair of Antique Art Deco Teardrop Opaline Glass Pendant Lights, C.1930

Pair of Antique Art Deco Teardrop Opaline Glass Pendant Lights, C.1930

Located in London, GB

An elegantly formed pair of teardrop opaline pendant lights. c.1930. Each shade is blown in a long

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Vintage 1930s English Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Copper

Pair of Tear Drop Glass 6-Light Chandeliers, Pendant Lights Palwa, 1960s
Pair of Tear Drop Glass 6-Light Chandeliers, Pendant Lights Palwa, 1960s

Pair of Tear Drop Glass 6-Light Chandeliers, Pendant Lights Palwa, 1960s

By Palwa

Located in Rijssen, NL

Pair of elegant glass tear drop 6-light chandeliers /pendant lights. Wonderful light effect due to

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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Pair of Large Doria Globe Pendant Lights, Glass and Brass, Germany, 1970s
Pair of Large Doria Globe Pendant Lights, Glass and Brass, Germany, 1970s

Pair of Large Doria Globe Pendant Lights, Glass and Brass, Germany, 1970s

By Doria Leuchten Germany

Located in Almelo, NL

Pair of large Doria globe pendant lights, art-glass and brass, Germany 1970s. These heavy quality

Category

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

Materials

Brass

Pair of Garbo pendant lights by Mariyo Yagi for Sirrah, Italy, 1973
Pair of Garbo pendant lights by Mariyo Yagi for Sirrah, Italy, 1973

Pair of Garbo pendant lights by Mariyo Yagi for Sirrah, Italy, 1973

By Sirrah, Mariyo Yagi

Located in TOURS, FR

Pair Garbo Pendant Lamps by Mariyo Yagi for Sirrah, Italy, 1973 A sophisticated and rare pair of

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Antique 20th Century Pair Of White Opaline Grocery Pendant Lights c.1920
Antique 20th Century Pair Of White Opaline Grocery Pendant Lights c.1920

Antique 20th Century Pair Of White Opaline Grocery Pendant Lights c.1920

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

A superb early 20th Century pair of pendant lights. featuring bronze posts and fittings, later

Category

20th Century British Other Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Bronze

Mid-20th Century Pair of Prismatic Glass Pendants Lights with Gilt Galleries
Mid-20th Century Pair of Prismatic Glass Pendants Lights with Gilt Galleries

Mid-20th Century Pair of Prismatic Glass Pendants Lights with Gilt Galleries

By Holophane

Located in Lowestoft, GB

Pair of prismatic glass Edwardian style pendants, with original cast gilt galleries and original

Category

Mid-20th Century European Edwardian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Steel

Pair of Antique Art Deco Benjamin Opaline Glass Pendant Lights, C.1930
Pair of Antique Art Deco Benjamin Opaline Glass Pendant Lights, C.1930

Pair of Antique Art Deco Benjamin Opaline Glass Pendant Lights, C.1930

By Benjamin Electrical Company 1

Located in London, GB

A matched pair of large opaline glass pendant made in England by Benjamin Electrics. c.1930 This

Category

Early 20th Century Dutch Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Glass

Contemporary Crystal Gold and Gray Green Murano Glass Pair of Pendant Lights
Contemporary Crystal Gold and Gray Green Murano Glass Pair of Pendant Lights

Contemporary Crystal Gold and Gray Green Murano Glass Pair of Pendant Lights

Located in New York, NY

Fun and elegant pair of Italian pendants chandeliers, entirely handcrafted, of organic modern

Category

2010s Italian Organic Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Gold, Brass

Pair Double Pendant Lanterns
Pair Double Pendant Lanterns

Pair Double Pendant Lanterns

Located in San Francisco, CA

Moroccan in inspiration, grand in scale with foliate and pierced metal detailing. Oil rubbed bronze finish with slightly coppery details.

Category

Vintage 1950s Unknown Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Wrought Iron

Pair of Murano Glass Lights
Pair of Murano Glass Lights

Pair of Murano Glass Lights

Located in Gloucestershire, GB

Beautiful pair of Italian Murano glass lights. These impressive lights have been modelled to

Category

20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Pair Extra Large Holophane Prismatic Glass and Copper Gilt Caged Pendants Lights
Pair Extra Large Holophane Prismatic Glass and Copper Gilt Caged Pendants Lights

Pair Extra Large Holophane Prismatic Glass and Copper Gilt Caged Pendants Lights

By Holophane

Located in Lowestoft, GB

A pair extra large three part prismatic glass Holophane lanterns, housed within their original

Category

Early 20th Century French Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass, Copper

Pair of 1960 Lucite Lights

Pair of 1960 Lucite Lights

Located in Los Angeles, CA

We have over 3000 antique sconces and over 1000 antique lights, if you need a specific pair of

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Pair of aluminium industrial lights
Pair of aluminium industrial lights

Pair of aluminium industrial lights

Located in Pound Ridge, NY

Pair of large molded aluminium hanging lights with glass panel across bottom

Category

Vintage 1950s French Chandeliers and Pendants

Pair of Zenith Ceiling Pendant Lights by Jo Hammerborg for Fog & Mørup
Pair of Zenith Ceiling Pendant Lights by Jo Hammerborg for Fog & Mørup

Pair of Zenith Ceiling Pendant Lights by Jo Hammerborg for Fog & Mørup

By Fog & Mørup, Jo Hammerborg

Located in Hamilton, Ontario

This pendant lamp, model Zenith, was designed by Jo Hammerborg and produced by the Danish

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Pair of enameled industrial lights
Pair of enameled industrial lights

Pair of enameled industrial lights

Located in Pound Ridge, NY

Pair of hanging lights with green and white enameled shades, glass domes, original cast iron

Category

Vintage 1940s French Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Pair of ‘Bilobo’ Pendant Lights by Tobia Scarpa for Flos, Italy 1960s
Pair of ‘Bilobo’ Pendant Lights by Tobia Scarpa for Flos, Italy 1960s

Pair of ‘Bilobo’ Pendant Lights by Tobia Scarpa for Flos, Italy 1960s

By Flos, Tobia Scarpa

Located in Chicago, IL

Rare set of two “Bilobo” Pendant lamps by Tobia Scarpa for Flos. Pendant lamps, giving diffused

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Square Amber Glass Ceiling Pendant Lights, 2
Square Amber Glass Ceiling Pendant Lights, 2

Square Amber Glass Ceiling Pendant Lights, 2

Located in Astoria, NY

Square Amber Glass Ceiling Pendant Lights, 2. Pair of Square Molded Clear and Amber Glass Ceiling

Category

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

Materials

Glass

Pair of Vintage Nautical Lights
Pair of Vintage Nautical Lights

Pair of Vintage Nautical Lights

Located in Calgary, Alberta

Substantial pair of English vintage nautical/industrial metal bulkhead lights with brass nuts and

Category

20th Century British Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Pair of Pink Glass Lights
Pair of Pink Glass Lights

Pair of Pink Glass Lights

Sold|$7,200 / item

Pair of Pink Glass Lights

Located in New York, NY

A pair of French 1930s pink art glass light fixtures with silver plated chains and hardware. With

Category

Vintage 1930s French Chandeliers and Pendants

Pair Of Industrial Extending Lights
Pair Of Industrial Extending Lights

Pair Of Industrial Extending Lights

Located in New York, NY

Pair of vintage factory lights with added extending feature. The lamp ht closed is 34" and fully

Category

Vintage 1940s Dutch 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.