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Pair of Brass Ceiling Lights, Italy, circa 1960
Pair of Brass Ceiling Lights, Italy, circa 1960

Pair of Brass Ceiling Lights, Italy, circa 1960

By Stilnovo

Located in Brussels, BE

Pair of brass ceiling lights, Italy, circa 1960.  

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Large Pair of 19th Century Giltwood Wall Lights
Large Pair of 19th Century Giltwood Wall Lights

Large Pair of 19th Century Giltwood Wall Lights

Located in London, GB

A large pair of 19th century giltwood wall lights with bow and arrow motif to centre and wreath

Category

Antique 19th Century Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Giltwood

Pair of Large Ceiling Lights, Art Deco Period
Pair of Large Ceiling Lights, Art Deco Period

Pair of Large Ceiling Lights, Art Deco Period

Located in Paris, FR

Rare pair of large chandeliers or ceiling lights in silvered bronze and sanded glass, Art Deco

Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Bronze

Pair of white glass thread globe hanging lights
Pair of white glass thread globe hanging lights

Pair of white glass thread globe hanging lights

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Pair of white glass thread globe hanging lights

Category

Vintage 1960s American Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Glass

Pair of Murano Glass Leaf Wall Lights, Italy, 1970
Pair of Murano Glass Leaf Wall Lights, Italy, 1970

Pair of Murano Glass Leaf Wall Lights, Italy, 1970

Located in Palermo, PA

Pair of Murano Glass Leaf Wall Lights, Italy, 20th Century A charming pair of Murano glass wall

Category

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

Materials

Metal

Art Nouveau Pendant Lights, Hand-Blown Glass & Brass, UK, 1900-1915
Art Nouveau Pendant Lights, Hand-Blown Glass & Brass, UK, 1900-1915

Art Nouveau Pendant Lights, Hand-Blown Glass & Brass, UK, 1900-1915

Located in Lincoln, GB

Pair of Art Nouveau Hand-Blown Opaline Glass Pendant Lights, circa 1900–1915 A rare and elegant

Category

20th Century British Art Nouveau Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Blown Glass, Milk Glass, Opaline Glass

Hans Kögl chandelier floral gilt 5 lights PAIR  , 1970s
Hans Kögl chandelier floral gilt 5 lights PAIR  , 1970s

Hans Kögl chandelier floral gilt 5 lights PAIR , 1970s

By Hans Kögl

Located in La xara, VC

The chandelier is highly characteristic of Hans Kögl, a German designer especially renowned for his gilt-metal lighting and decorative objects, mostly produced in Germany and Italy d...

Category

Vintage 1970s German Hollywood Regency Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Matched Pair of Mid-20th Century Asymmetrical Glass lights
Matched Pair of Mid-20th Century Asymmetrical Glass lights

Matched Pair of Mid-20th Century Asymmetrical Glass lights

Located in London, GB

Matched Pair of Mid-20th Century Asymmetrical Glass lights Dimensions in inches: H 11” x W 10” x

Category

Vintage 1950s Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Glass

Antique Edwardian Pair Brass & Cut Crystal Ceiling Lights Circa 1900
Antique Edwardian Pair Brass & Cut Crystal Ceiling Lights Circa 1900

Antique Edwardian Pair Brass & Cut Crystal Ceiling Lights Circa 1900

Located in London, GB

An exceptional antique pair of Edwardian Neo-classical brass and cut-crystal ceiling lights, circa

Category

Antique Early 1900s Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Brass

Pair of 1920’s industrial metal hanging ceiling lights
Pair of 1920’s industrial metal hanging ceiling lights

Pair of 1920’s industrial metal hanging ceiling lights

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

Pair of 1920’s industrial metal hanging ceiling lights. Ideal for an installation into the modern

Category

Early 20th Century Swedish Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Steel

"Aim" Pendant Lights by Ronan & Erwan Bouroullec for Flos Lighting, Italy.
"Aim" Pendant Lights by Ronan & Erwan Bouroullec for Flos Lighting, Italy.

"Aim" Pendant Lights by Ronan & Erwan Bouroullec for Flos Lighting, Italy.

By Ronan and Erwan Bouroullec, Flos

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Pair of "Aim" pendant lights designed by Ronan & Erwan Bouroullec and manufactured in Italy by Flos

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Post-Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Italian Midcentury "Ata" Set Pendant Lights by Giusto Toso for Leucos, 1970
Italian Midcentury "Ata" Set Pendant Lights by Giusto Toso for Leucos, 1970

Italian Midcentury "Ata" Set Pendant Lights by Giusto Toso for Leucos, 1970

By Giusto Toso, Leucos

Located in Morazzone, Varese

Italian Midcentury "Ata" Set Pendant Lights by Giusto Toso for Leucos, 1970 Rare pair of pendant

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Aluminum

Paavo Tynell Large Scale Pendant Lights by Taito Oy - 1950’s
Paavo Tynell Large Scale Pendant Lights by Taito Oy - 1950’s

Paavo Tynell Large Scale Pendant Lights by Taito Oy - 1950’s

By Taito Oy, Paavo Tynell

Located in Espoo, FI

Pair of large size pendant lights by Paavo Tynell. These lights are made by Taito Oy in the 1950s

Category

Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Large Pair of Benjamin Crysteel Parabolic Enamel Pendants, circa 1950
Large Pair of Benjamin Crysteel Parabolic Enamel Pendants, circa 1950

Large Pair of Benjamin Crysteel Parabolic Enamel Pendants, circa 1950

Located in Staffordshire, GB

Large pair of Benjamin Crysteel parabolic enamel pendants. English, mid-20th century. Good

Category

Vintage 1950s English Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Enamel, Steel

Pair of Swedish Modern Glass and Brass Ceiling Lights
Pair of Swedish Modern Glass and Brass Ceiling Lights

Pair of Swedish Modern Glass and Brass Ceiling Lights

Located in New York, NY

A pair of Swedish modern ceiling lights, the three smoked glass globes with brass fittings having

Category

Vintage 1970s Swedish Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Bruno Herbst pendant light  a pair  by AB Sweden 1970
Bruno Herbst pendant light  a pair  by AB Sweden 1970

Bruno Herbst pendant light a pair by AB Sweden 1970

By Bruno Herbst

Located in Paris, IDF

A pair of large sconces from AB Bruno Herbst. heavy duty style. Two thick bent metal sheets facing

Category

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

Materials

Metal

Pair of Handblown Glass Bubble Sconces with Matching Pendant Chandelier
Pair of Handblown Glass Bubble Sconces with Matching Pendant Chandelier

Pair of Handblown Glass Bubble Sconces with Matching Pendant Chandelier

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Pair of handblown glass bubble sconces, with a matching pendant chandelier. Measuring: 15" H x 10

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Blown Glass

Pair of Pendants 01 Black Tube by Magic Circus Editions
Pair of Pendants 01 Black Tube by Magic Circus Editions

Pair of Pendants 01 Black Tube by Magic Circus Editions

Located in Geneve, CH

Pair of pendants 01 black tube by Magic Circus Editions Dimensions: D 25 x W 25 x H 110 cm, also

Category

2010s French Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Pair of Italian Early 20th Century Oscuro Brass Billiard Lights
Pair of Italian Early 20th Century Oscuro Brass Billiard Lights

Pair of Italian Early 20th Century Oscuro Brass Billiard Lights

Located in New Orleans, LA

Pair of Italian early 20th century oscuro brass billiard lights with satin globes and glass chimney

Category

Early 20th Century French Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Pendants in Seguso Glass by Gino Sarfatti for Arteluce, Italy, 1960s
Pair of Pendants in Seguso Glass by Gino Sarfatti for Arteluce, Italy, 1960s

Pair of Pendants in Seguso Glass by Gino Sarfatti for Arteluce, Italy, 1960s

By Archimede Seguso, Gino Sarfatti, Arteluce

Located in Roma, IT

Spectacular and iconic pair of pendant lights in black lacquered brass and Murano blown glass

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

1970s Pair of Milky Glass Round Ceiling Lights, Czechoslovakia
1970s Pair of Milky Glass Round Ceiling Lights, Czechoslovakia

1970s Pair of Milky Glass Round Ceiling Lights, Czechoslovakia

Located in Praha, CZ

- Newly rewired - E26-E27 bulb - US wiring compatible

Category

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

Materials

Glass, Milk Glass

1970s Pair of Milky Glass Square Ceiling Lights, Czechoslovakia
1970s Pair of Milky Glass Square Ceiling Lights, Czechoslovakia

1970s Pair of Milky Glass Square Ceiling Lights, Czechoslovakia

Located in Praha, CZ

- Newly rewired - E26-E27 bulb - US wiring compatible

Category

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

Materials

Glass, Milk Glass

1970s Pair of Milky Glass Square Ceiling Lights, Czechoslovakia
1970s Pair of Milky Glass Square Ceiling Lights, Czechoslovakia

1970s Pair of Milky Glass Square Ceiling Lights, Czechoslovakia

Located in Praha, CZ

- Newly rewired - E26-E27 bulb - US wiring compatible

Category

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

Materials

Glass, Milk Glass

Pair Italian Sconces w Enameled Shades & Matching Pendant in Style of Stilnovo
Pair Italian Sconces w Enameled Shades & Matching Pendant in Style of Stilnovo

Pair Italian Sconces w Enameled Shades & Matching Pendant in Style of Stilnovo

By Stilnovo

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A refined pair of Italian midcentury sconces accompanied by a matching pendant, featuring enameled

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

19th Century, Pair of French Gilt Bronze Six Lights Chandeliers
19th Century, Pair of French Gilt Bronze Six Lights Chandeliers

19th Century, Pair of French Gilt Bronze Six Lights Chandeliers

Located in IT

Late 19th Century, Pair of French Gilt Bronze Six Lights Chandeliers The pair of elegant

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Bronze

A beautiful pair of French Baccarat Crystal chandeliers with 16 lights
A beautiful pair of French Baccarat Crystal chandeliers with 16 lights

A beautiful pair of French Baccarat Crystal chandeliers with 16 lights

By Baccarat

Located in London, GB

This is a pair of large Baccarat crystal chandeliers are exceptionally refined examples. Each

Category

Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal

Pair of Early 20th Century English Copper & Glass Factory Lights
Pair of Early 20th Century English Copper & Glass Factory Lights

Pair of Early 20th Century English Copper & Glass Factory Lights

Located in London, GB

Pair of Early 20th Century English Copper & Glass Factory Lights A highly decorative and well

Category

Vintage 1920s British Late Victorian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Copper

Antique Pair Silver Plated Jasperware Two Branch Wall Lights Sconces
Antique Pair Silver Plated Jasperware Two Branch Wall Lights Sconces

Antique Pair Silver Plated Jasperware Two Branch Wall Lights Sconces

Located in London, GB

This is a stunning Antique pair of ormolu and porcelain twin branch wall lights, Circa 1900 in date

Category

Antique Early 1900s Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Silver, Ormolu

Pair of Contemporary Italian Bardiglio Marble Wall Lights or Sconces
Pair of Contemporary Italian Bardiglio Marble Wall Lights or Sconces

Pair of Contemporary Italian Bardiglio Marble Wall Lights or Sconces

Located in Rome, IT

Striking contemporary geometric shape Italian Bardiglio marble sconces or wall lights. Exclusive

Category

2010s European Space Age Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Marble

Pair of Contemporary Italian Bardiglio Marble Wall Lights or Sconces
Pair of Contemporary Italian Bardiglio Marble Wall Lights or Sconces

Pair of Contemporary Italian Bardiglio Marble Wall Lights or Sconces

Located in Rome, IT

Striking contemporary geometric shape Italian Bardiglio marble sconces or wall lights. Exclusive

Category

2010s European Space Age Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Marble

Pair of Window Lights by Hans-Agne Jakobsson for Markaryd
Pair of Window Lights by Hans-Agne Jakobsson for Markaryd

Pair of Window Lights by Hans-Agne Jakobsson for Markaryd

Located in København, Copenhagen

Hans-Agne Jakobsson for Markaryd. Pair of window lights. Teardrop-shaped window lights in brass

Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Pair of Vintage Italian Murano Wall Lights, Pink Glass Petals
Pair of Vintage Italian Murano Wall Lights, Pink Glass Petals

Pair of Vintage Italian Murano Wall Lights, Pink Glass Petals

By Mazzega

Located in Budapest, HU

Pair of Vintage Italian Murano wall sconces. Wall lights have 16 pink glasses (for each applique

Category

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

Materials

Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Pair of Italian Murano Glass Leave Flushmount or Ceiling Lights
Pair of Italian Murano Glass Leave Flushmount or Ceiling Lights

Pair of Italian Murano Glass Leave Flushmount or Ceiling Lights

Located in Rome, IT

Realized in pure Murano glass leaves. The structure is gilt-metal. Five E 14 lights spread a

Category

20th Century Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Glass

Pair of Brass and Glass Lights Fixtures Limburg Glashütte, 1970
Pair of Brass and Glass Lights Fixtures Limburg Glashütte, 1970

Pair of Brass and Glass Lights Fixtures Limburg Glashütte, 1970

By Glashütte Limburg

Located in Rijssen, NL

the pair. They will be sold as a set as a pair or individually. Also larges sizes of the same model

Category

Antique 1770s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal, Brass

Pair 1960s Austrian Mid Century Modern Cut Crystal 24K Ceiling Pendants by Palwa
Pair 1960s Austrian Mid Century Modern Cut Crystal 24K Ceiling Pendants by Palwa

Pair 1960s Austrian Mid Century Modern Cut Crystal 24K Ceiling Pendants by Palwa

By Palwa

Located in Opa Locka, FL

Fantastic Pair Austrian Mid Century Modern 24 Karat Plate Frame with Cut Austrian Crystal Ceiling

Category

Vintage 1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Crystal

Pair of large rock crystal and pink quartz mirror backed wall lights
Pair of large rock crystal and pink quartz mirror backed wall lights

Pair of large rock crystal and pink quartz mirror backed wall lights

Located in London, GB

A beautiful pair of mirror backed wall lights in silver gilt with 3 lights profusely hung with

Category

Antique 1880s French Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Rock Crystal

Pair of Large Cast Iron, Aluminum and Glass Industrial Hanging Lights
Pair of Large Cast Iron, Aluminum and Glass Industrial Hanging Lights

Pair of Large Cast Iron, Aluminum and Glass Industrial Hanging Lights

By Crouse-Hinds

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Pair of large cast iron, aluminum and glass Industrial hanging lights by Crouse-Hinds. Rewired as

Category

Mid-20th Century American Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Aluminum, Iron

Pair of Large Cast Iron, Aluminum and Glass Industrial Hanging Lights
Pair of Large Cast Iron, Aluminum and Glass Industrial Hanging Lights

Pair of Large Cast Iron, Aluminum and Glass Industrial Hanging Lights

By Crouse-Hinds

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Pair of large cast iron, aluminum and glass Industrial hanging lights by Crouse-Hinds. Rewired as

Category

Mid-20th Century American Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Aluminum, Iron

Pair of Large Italian Murano Glass Sconces or Wall Lights  1990'
Pair of Large Italian Murano Glass Sconces or Wall Lights  1990'

Pair of Large Italian Murano Glass Sconces or Wall Lights 1990'

Located in Rome, IT

Pair of monumental wall lights composed by dozens of precious 'Tronchi' Murano glasses on tree

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Blown Glass

Pair of Large Cast Iron, Aluminum and Glass Industrial Hanging Lights
Pair of Large Cast Iron, Aluminum and Glass Industrial Hanging Lights

Pair of Large Cast Iron, Aluminum and Glass Industrial Hanging Lights

By Crouse-Hinds

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Pair of large cast iron, aluminum and glass Industrial hanging lights by Crouse-Hinds. Rewired as

Category

Mid-20th Century American Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Aluminum, Iron

Large Pair of Rare Brass Bronze Wall Ceiling Lights Flush Mounts 1900
Large Pair of Rare Brass Bronze Wall Ceiling Lights Flush Mounts 1900

Large Pair of Rare Brass Bronze Wall Ceiling Lights Flush Mounts 1900

Located in Berlin, DE

flush mount wall or ceiling lights in original Jugendstil/Art Nouveau style. Germany 1890-1900s Lamp

Category

Early 20th Century German Art Nouveau Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal, Brass, Bronze

Set of white glass pendant lights by Per Lütken for Holmegaard, 1980s, Denmark
Set of white glass pendant lights by Per Lütken for Holmegaard, 1980s, Denmark

Set of white glass pendant lights by Per Lütken for Holmegaard, 1980s, Denmark

By Holmegaard, Per Lütken, Per Lutken for Holmegaard

Located in Værløse, DK

. The style is called Sunset for reason. * A pair (2) of pendant lights in thick white mouth-blown

Category

Vintage 1980s Danish Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Glass, Blown Glass

Pair of hourglass pendants in brass, 1960s
Pair of hourglass pendants in brass, 1960s

Pair of hourglass pendants in brass, 1960s

Located in Lyon, FR

Pair of brass hourglass pendant lights, likely of Scandinavian origin, dating from the 1960s. With

Category

Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Pair of Large Cast Iron, Aluminum and Glass Industrial Hanging Lights
Pair of Large Cast Iron, Aluminum and Glass Industrial Hanging Lights

Pair of Large Cast Iron, Aluminum and Glass Industrial Hanging Lights

By Crouse-Hinds

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Pair of large cast iron, aluminum and glass Industrial hanging lights by Crouse-Hinds. Rewired as

Category

Mid-20th Century American Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Aluminum, Iron

Pair of Wall Lights by Elio Martinelli for Martinelli Luce, 1970s, Italy
Pair of Wall Lights by Elio Martinelli for Martinelli Luce, 1970s, Italy

Pair of Wall Lights by Elio Martinelli for Martinelli Luce, 1970s, Italy

By Elio Martinelli, Martinelli Luce

Located in Hagenbach, DE

Pair of Wall Lights by Elio Martinelli for Martinelli Luce, 1970s, Italy Lamps are in very good

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Chrome

Pair of Glass Cube Sconces Wall Lights by Austrolux, Austria, 1960s
Pair of Glass Cube Sconces Wall Lights by Austrolux, Austria, 1960s

Pair of Glass Cube Sconces Wall Lights by Austrolux, Austria, 1960s

By Eba Leuchten

Located in Nuernberg, DE

A beautiful pair of Austrian sconces by Austrolux, Vienna, manufactured in the mid-century, circa

Category

Vintage 1960s Austrian Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Tom Greene for Feldman Mid Century Brutalist Cube Ceiling Lights - Pair
Tom Greene for Feldman Mid Century Brutalist Cube Ceiling Lights - Pair

Tom Greene for Feldman Mid Century Brutalist Cube Ceiling Lights - Pair

By Tom Greene, Feldman Lighting Co.

Located in Franklin Park, IL

Tom Greene for Feldman Mid Century Brutalist Cube Ceiling Lights - Pair Each ceiling light

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Pair of Large Italian Bronze and Crystal Chandeliers with 20 Lights
Pair of Large Italian Bronze and Crystal Chandeliers with 20 Lights

Pair of Large Italian Bronze and Crystal Chandeliers with 20 Lights

Located in Houston, TX

Beautiful and large-shaped crystals that are very clear with 12 lights on the perimeter of the well

Category

Early 20th Century Italian Beaux Arts Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

Pair of Hand Blown Glass Pedant Lights by Doria, Germany, 1970s
Pair of Hand Blown Glass Pedant Lights by Doria, Germany, 1970s

Pair of Hand Blown Glass Pedant Lights by Doria, Germany, 1970s

By Doria Leuchten Germany

Located in Rijssen, NL

A pair of large glass chrome hanging lamps from the 1970s of the Fa. Doria. Perfectly cast from one

Category

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

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Glas and Gold Metal Pair of Wall Lights by Krämer Leuchten, 1970s, Germany
Glas and Gold Metal Pair of Wall Lights by Krämer Leuchten, 1970s, Germany

Glas and Gold Metal Pair of Wall Lights by Krämer Leuchten, 1970s, Germany

Located in Hagenbach, DE

Glas and Gold Metal Pair of Wall Lights by Krämer Leuchten, 1970s, Germany This lamp works with

Category

Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern 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.