Pair of Brass Ceiling Lights, Italy, circa 1960
By Stilnovo
Located in Brussels, BE
Pair of brass ceiling lights, Italy, circa 1960.
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Brass
Pair of Brass Ceiling Lights, Italy, circa 1960
By Stilnovo
Located in Brussels, BE
Pair of brass ceiling lights, Italy, circa 1960.
Brass
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
Giltwood
$47,851 / set
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
Bronze
$2,000 / set
Pair of white glass thread globe hanging lights
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of white glass thread globe hanging lights
Glass
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
Metal
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
Blown Glass, Milk Glass, Opaline Glass
$1,481Sale Price / set|24% Off
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...
Metal
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
Glass
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
Crystal, Brass
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
Steel
"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
Metal
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
Aluminum
$21,413Sale Price / set|33% Off
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
Brass
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
Enamel, Steel
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
Brass
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
Metal
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
Blown Glass
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
Brass
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
Bronze
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
Brass
Funky Vintage French Country Style White Floral Pendant Lights - Set of 2
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Elevate your space with this charming pair of vintage French Country pendant lights. Each light
Metal
1970s Pair of Milky Glass Round Ceiling Lights, Czechoslovakia
Located in Praha, CZ
- Newly rewired - E26-E27 bulb - US wiring compatible
Glass, Milk Glass
1970s Pair of Milky Glass Square Ceiling Lights, Czechoslovakia
Located in Praha, CZ
- Newly rewired - E26-E27 bulb - US wiring compatible
Glass, Milk Glass
1970s Pair of Milky Glass Square Ceiling Lights, Czechoslovakia
Located in Praha, CZ
- Newly rewired - E26-E27 bulb - US wiring compatible
Glass, Milk Glass
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
Brass
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
Bronze
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
Crystal
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
Copper
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
Silver, Ormolu
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
Marble
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
Marble
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
Pair of Antique Cylindrical Hanging Lights, Black Metal, USA, 1950s
Located in Stamford, CT
Pair of pierced, black painted metal cylindrical hanging lights.
Metal
$1,722Sale Price / set|20% Off
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
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
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
Glass
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
Metal, Brass
Contemporary Pair Italian Alabaster Marble and brass Wall Lights or Sconces
Located in Rome, IT
Striking contemporary Italian Alabaster marble sconces or wall lights with brass decoration
Marble
$1,860Sale Price / set|20% Off
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
Crystal
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
Rock Crystal
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
Aluminum, Iron
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
Aluminum, Iron
Pair of Contemporary Italian Alabaster Marble Globe Wall Lights or Sconces
Located in Rome, IT
Striking contemporary Italian alabaster marble globe sconces or wall lights. Exclusive production
Alabaster
Contemporary Pair Italian Alabaster Marble and brass Wall Lights or Sconces
Located in Rome, IT
Striking contemporary Italian Alabaster marble sconces or wall lights with brass decoration
Marble
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
Blown Glass
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
Aluminum, Iron
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
Metal, Brass, Bronze
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
Glass, Blown Glass
$1,615 / set
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
Brass
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
Aluminum, Iron
Contemporary Pair Italian Alabaster Marble and brass Wall Lights or Sconces
Located in Rome, IT
Striking contemporary Italian Alabaster marble sconces or wall lights with brass decoration
Marble
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
Chrome
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
Metal
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
Metal
$28,000Sale Price / set|20% Off
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
Crystal, Bronze
Pair of Pink Amethyst Amazing Murano Glass Leave Ceiling Lights or Chandeliers
Located in Rome, IT
structure is gilt-metal. Five E27 lights spread a magical light. We can sell also 1 item . Available also
Glass
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
Metal, Chrome
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
Metal
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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