Sold|$4,950
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
Metal
Pair of Gilt Metal Lights
Located in New York, NY
Pair of 1930's gilt metal & crystal French light fixtures with 3 lights. 21" deop & 8" depth
Four Large Holophane Prismatic Glass Bronze Caged Pendants Lights Sold in Pairs
By Holophane
Located in Lowestoft, GB
60cm original chain length Price is per pair, two pairs currently available
Bronze
Sold|$6,500 / set
Pair of Italian Ceiling Lights
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Italian Ceiling Lights. Manufactured in Italy circa 1950's. Enameled aluminum, brass
Brass, Aluminum
Sold|$1,066 / item
Pendant Lights, Fontana Arte Attributed, Italy, 1960s
By Fontana Arte
Located in Greding, DE
Pair of pendant lights, each with a socket surrounded by narrow frosted glass rods.
Glass
Sold|$2,240 / set
Neoclassical Revival Style Metal Porch Pendant Lights
Located in Astoria, NY
Neoclassical Revival style pair of metal porch pendant lights with glass panels and four lights
Metal
Pair of Antique Art Deco Two-Tone Opaline Glass Pendant Lights, C.1930
By General Electric Company (GEC) 1
Located in London, GB
Beautiful acorn shaped two-tone opaline pendant lights made in England by GEC. c.1930 Wonderfully
Copper
Sold|$1,440 / set
Mid-Century Modern Onion Shape Pendant Lights
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of Mid-Century pendant lights are painted yellow, onion shaped, metal frames with floating
Metal
Pair of Murano Bell-Shaped Pendant Lights in Smoked Amber and Gray Stripes
Located in New York, NY
Mid-Century modernist pair of handblown Murano bell-shaped pendant lights in striped smoked amber
Murano Glass
Sold|$3,553 / set
20th Century Opaline Pendant Lights, circa 1950
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
A stunning pair of mid 20th century Opaline pendant lights. This pair has a metal band detail in
Metal
Pair of 1970s Glass "Wave" Pendant Lights by Koch & Lowy for Peill & Putzler
By Koch & Lowy
Located in New York, NY
Pair of 1970s clear glass "Wave" pendant lights. They have been newly rewired for the US with a
Chrome
Pair of Mogens Koch, Louis Poulsen Model MK 114 Brushed Aluminum Pendant Lights
By Mogens Koch, Louis Poulsen
Located in Norwalk, CT
Illuminate your space with a touch of Danish modernism: introducing the Model MK 114 Pendant Lights
Aluminum
Sold|$1,400 / set
Art Deco Milk Glass Library Pendant Lights
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of Art Deco, library pendant lights feature button-shape, milk glass shades with brass, paddle
Brass
Pair of Vintage Antique Art Deco Church Opaline Glass Pendant Lights, C.1930
Located in London, GB
Pair of beautifully formed large opaline glass pendant lights. c.1930 Heavy gauge moulded opaline
Brass
Sold|$3,800 / set
German Designer, Pendant Lights, Wood, Germany, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of wood pendant lights designed and produced in Germany, c. 1970s. Overall Dimensions
Wood
Pair of Vintage 1960s Mazzega Murano Glass Hanging Pendant Lights by Carlo Nason
By Mazzega, Carlo Nason
Located in London, England
Stunning pair of rare large 1960s Murano glass hanging pendant lights manufactured by Mazzega
Brass
Pair of Brutalist Torch-Cut Brass Pendant Lights by Svend Aage Holm Sørensen
By Svend Aage Holm Sørensen, Holm Sørensen & Pedersen Belysning
Located in Norwalk, CT
Transform your space with this striking pair of pendant lights in patinated and torch-cut brass
Brass
Sold|$3,600 / set
Matching Pair of Bank Lights
Located in Peekskill, NY
Its very difficult to find this type of light as a matching pair. They each have a 17 inch diameter
Sold|$1,800
Pair of Danish wall pendants
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Teak mounting arms with opaque acorn shaped glass pendants, length of pendants adjustable
Teak, Glass
Sold|$704 / item
Pair MCM Restored Ceiling Lights
By A. Hermann
Located in Berkeley, CA
about these lights, is the groovy texture in the circular glass piece. George Jetson would dig these
Brass
Exceptional Pair of Grey Murano High-End 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
Pair of Smoked Grey Taupe Murano Glass and Brass Pendant Lights, Italy, 2020
Located in New York, NY
One of a kind pair of Murano glass and brass pendants, handmade in Venice, Italy. A smoked grey
Brass
Sold|$16,982 / set
Pair of 'Poliedri' Ceiling Lights
By Carlo Scarpa, Venini
Located in London, GB
A pair of original Venini 'Poliedri' chandeliers coloured glass, chrome-plated steel. Shades
Steel
Pair of Vintage Mercury Glass Pendant Lights with Aged Brass Fittings by MORCO
By Holophane
Located in Nottingham, GB
A Stunning Pair of Mercury Glass Pendant Lights Price is for the pair Moulded glass shades with a
Brass
Sold|$1,088 / set
1940's Italian Murano Glass Pendant Lights
Located in Southampton, GB
A wonderful pair of Italian, Murano Glass Pendant Lights. Each ball of glass is delicately wired
Nickel
Pair of Large Vintage Three Part Holophane Pendant Lights with Aged Copper Fitti
By Holophane
Located in Nottingham, GB
Price is for the Pair A large 12" diameter example of this iconic three part design by Holophane
Brass
Mid-20th Century Pair of Small Glass Opaline and Brass Globe Pendants Lights
Located in Lowestoft, GB
A pair of small globe opaline glass pendants with their original brass monk cap galleries, chain
Brass
Ex RAF Mid 20th C Pair of Large Bronze & Opaline Globe Pendants Lights
Located in Lowestoft, GB
A large pair of opaline glass globe pendants, with their original bronze monk cap spun gallery
Bronze
Ex RAF Mid 20th C Pair of Medium Chrome & Opaline Tulip Pendants Lights
Located in Lowestoft, GB
A pair of medium sized opaline glass tulip pendants, with their original chromed brass monk cap
Chrome
Ex RAF Mid 20th C Pair of Medium Chrome & Opaline Globe Pendants Lights
Located in Lowestoft, GB
A pair of medium sized opaline glass globe pendants, with their original chromed brass monk cap
Chrome
Pair of Mid-20th Century Large Copper and Holophane Lead Crystal Pendant Lights
Located in Nantucket, MA
This is a fabulous pair of vintage pendant lights. It is a married combination of large copper
Brass, Copper
Mid-20th Century Pair of Large Glass Opaline and Brass Ovoid Pendants Lights
Located in Lowestoft, GB
A pair of large ovoid opaline glass pendants with their original brass monk cap galleries, stem and
Brass
Pair of Metal Brass Murano Glass Pendant Lights by Aureliano Toso, Italy, 1960s
By Aureliano Toso
Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR
Pair of ceiling pendant light chandelier or flush mount in nickeled silver metal and brass with
Brass, Metal
Sold|$11,000
Pair of Arredoluce Ceiling Lights
By Arredoluce
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Literature: Bibliography: Historical Archive Photo Arredoluce.
Brass
Bent Karlby pendant lights "china", a pair in brass and glass Lyfa Denmark 1960
By Bent Karlby
Located in Paris, IDF
Pendant lights, model “China Lamp”, designed by Bent Karlby and made at LYFA, Denmark 1960. Lamp
Opaline Glass, Teak
Pair of Danish mid-century pendant lights by Michael Bang, Holmegaard Glass P&T.
By Michael Bang, Holmegaard
Located in London, GB
A pair of P&T pendant lights designed by Michael Bang for Holmegaard, 1972. Green Holmegaard
Blown Glass
Sold|$1,250 / set
Pair of Tom Dixon "Jack" Lights
By Tom Dixon
Located in Winnetka, IL
as pendant lights, seating or tables!
Plastic
Rare Pair of Dutch Arts & Crafts Hand-Crafted Brass Pendant Lights w Warm Patina
Located in Lisse, NL
Perfectly handmade Arts and Crafts pendant lights. A truly exceptional and rare pair of
Brass
Sold|$2,800
Pair 1970s Polished Chrome Hanging Lights
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Pair 1970s Polished Chrome Hanging Lights.
Sold|$2,500
Pair of Industrial Aluminum Dome Lights
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Industrial Aluminum Dome Lights
Aluminum
Sold|$2,607 / set
Pair of Sconces with Pendants, 1940s
Located in Brussels, BE
Pair of sconces with pendants, 1940s.
Wrought Iron
Sold|$6,500 / set
Venini Attributed Ceiling Lights, a Pair
By Paolo Venini
Located in Long Island City, NY
Venini attributed ceiling lights, a pair Italy 1950s Handblown glass, brass
Metal, Brass
Sold|$3,400
Pair of Brass Industrial Hanging Lights
Located in East Hampton, NY
Pair of impressive scale brass industrial lights with steel ring and clear glass diffuser.
Brass, Steel
Sold|$3,600
Pair of enameled industrial hanging lights
Located in Pound Ridge, NY
Enameled steel and glass industrial hanging lights with cast iron fittings, two pairs available
Sold|$3,400
Pair of Cast Bronze Hanging Lights
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Pair of cast bronze hanging lights circa 1920's. These example have triangular bronze studs with
Bronze
Sold|$13,000
Pair of Original Ruhlmann Hanging Lights
By Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann
Located in Kent, Dover
A pair of rare Art Deco hanging lights by Emile-Jacques Ruhlmann. These stunning nickel-plated
Impressive vintage pair large holophane lights
Located in Pound Ridge, NY
Superb original large pair of industrial lights, with aluminium fittings, forged iron rod supports
Sold|$2,800
Pair of half & half ball lights
Located in Pound Ridge, NY
Pair of half milk glass half holophane glass globe lights with chrome fittings. Can be fitted with
Sold|$2,602
Pair of French 1960s Ceiling Lights
Located in London, GB
A pair of French 1960's ceiling lights, painted iron and brass, the central stems issuing two tiers
Sold|$2,526 / set
Pair of Art deco circular lights
Located in Cheshire, GB
Pair of circular Art Deco wall or ceiling lights having original glass shade and steel frame. (one
Glass
Sold|$1,700 / set
Pair of Midcentury Industrial Overhead Lights
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair of midcentury industrial overhead lights are ideal for the modern or trendy decor, and feature
Copper
Pair of Art Deco Green Pink Skirt-shaped Glass and Brass Pendant Lights, 1930
Located in Rijssen, NL
Pair of lovely antique lampshade in beautiful pink and green in the centre with wavy / scalloped
Brass
Sold|$975
Pair of Capiz Shell Hanging Lights
Located in North Miami, FL
Cone shaped hanging lights in Capiz shell. Chain allows for lower or higher hanging length.
Ståks Armatur, Pendant Lights, Brass, Acrylic, Sweden, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of brass and acrylic pendant lights produced by Ståks Armatur, Moheda, Sweden, c. 1970s
Brass
Sold|$2,800 / set
Swedish Designer, Pendant Lights, Brass, Glass, Sweden, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of brass and glass pendant lights designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1960s. Overall
Brass
Early 20th Century Pair of Art Deco Opaline and Cut Glass 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
Brass
Sold|$2,100
Pair of Peill & Putzler Hanging Lights
By Peill & Putzler
Located in Los Angeles, CA
timeless clear glass pendants by Peill & Putzler, wave pattern on the underside of an 10" globe
Chrome
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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