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
Pair of Ceiling Lights by Philips, circa 1930, Nickel and Enameled Glass
By Philips
Located in Vienna, AT
Fine pair of industrial ceiling lights by Philips from 1920-1930s. Nickeled brass hardware with
Nickel
Pair of Large Pink and Clear 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 Brass and Opal Glass Hanging Lights by Paavo Tynell model 1088
By Paavo Tynell
Located in Montreal, QC
Pair of Brass and Opal Glass Hanging Lights by Paavo Tynell model 1088 Impressed manufacturer's
Brass
Saeval Spanish Vintage Brass Chandeliers Pair 4 & 6 Light Golden Rare Lights
Located in Bastogne, BE
Exquisite pair of vintage chandeliers from Saeval, a renowned Spanish lighting manufacturer
Brass
Pair of Wall Lights by Elio Martinelli for Martinelli Luce, 1970s, Italy
By Martinelli Luce, Elio Martinelli
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Pair of Wall Lights by Elio Martinelli for Martinelli Luce, 1970s, Italy Lamps are in very good
Brass
A pair of impressive, French factory lights made of copper and glas
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
safety standards. Ready to use with 2m steel cable and 2m electric cable included. A pair of french
Copper
Pair of German Nautical Aluminum Hanging Ship Lights, Wiska Co. 20th Century
By Wiska
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of German nautical aluminum hanging ship lights, Attributed to Wiska Co. 20th Century.
Aluminum
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers by Stilnovo 6 Lights Glass & Teak C1958
By Stilnovo
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Spectacular pair of Stilnovo chandeliers with original shades in frosted glass with yellow &
Metal, Brass
One Pair of Industrial Spot Lights, Great for above an Island or Farm Table
Located in Buchanan, MI
One pair of industrial spot lights, great for above an island or farm table. Priced /item meaning
Iron
Pair of Orignal Chrome and Orange "Milieu" Ceiling Lights by Jo Hammerborg
By Jo Hammerborg, Fog & Mørup
Located in London, GB
A pair of orignal chrome and orange plated steel "Milieu" ceiling lights, by Jo Hammerborg for
Steel
Pair of 4-light Maison Baguès Mid-Century Crystal Flower Ceiling Lights
By Maison Baguès
Located in Palermo, IT
Pair of 4-light Maison Baguès mid-century crystal flower ceiling lights. Intact, metal and brass
Crystal, Metal, Brass
Pair of Ceiling Lights French Design Maison Baguès Mid-Century Modern Crystal
By Maison Baguès
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Pair of ceiling lights French design Maison Baguès Mid-Century Modern crystal. 8 light bulbs E14
Crystal, Gold Plate
Perzel, pair of small brass and glass ceiling lights, holophane lens, circa 1930
By Atelier Jean Perzel
Located in Mouscron, WHT
Perzel, pair of small brass and glass ceiling lights, holophane lens, circa 1930 signed no longer
Brass
Pair of Large Pink and Clear 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 Amber and Clear 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 Wrought Iron and Mica Spanish Style Chandeliers, 18 Lights Inside and Out
Located in Petaluma, CA
This incredible pair of chandeliers are some of the finest pieces of lighting we have offered in
Wrought Iron
Pair of Rare Italien Vintage Twelve-Arm Modernist Ceiling Lights Chandeliers 60s
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Berlin, DE
TWO beautiful twelve-arm minimalist flush mounts/chandeliers or pendants (on request), Italy, 1960s
Brass
One Pair of Industrial Spot Lights, Great for above an Island or Farm Table
Located in Buchanan, MI
One pair of industrial spot lights, great for above an island or farm table. Priced /item meaning
Iron
Pair of Louis XV Style French Brass and Fine Cut Crystal Wall Lights
Located in Worcester, GB
Pair of Louis XV Style French Brass and Fine Cut Crystal Wall Lights, Mid-20th Century A highly
Crystal, Brass
Pair of Charming Pink and White Murano Petals Chandeliers or Ceiling Lights
Located in Rome, IT
Pair of charming Italian chandelier made by 50 clear/ pink and clear/white "lattimo" murano glass
Blown Glass
Pair of Danish Brass Ceiling Lights Model T742 by Hans Agne Jakobson 1960.
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson, AB Markaryd
Located in JOINVILLE-LE-PONT, FR
Superb Scandinavian brass ceiling lights. The porthole-shaped structure, composed of three metal
Brass
Pair of Charming Pink and White Murano Petals Chandeliers or Ceiling Lights
Located in Rome, IT
Pair of charming Italian chandelier made by 50 clear/ pink and clear/white "lattimo" murano glass
Blown Glass
Set Kalmar Chandelier and Pair of Sconces Wall Lights 'Tulipan' Glass Brass 1970
By Venini, Mazzega, Kalmar Lighting, Orrefors, J.T. Kalmar
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A set of a chandelier model 'Tulipan' and a matching pair of wall lamps by J.T. Kalmar, Vienna
Brass, Metal
Pair of Off White Cream Italian Ceramic Pendants
By Duca di Camastra Studio
Located in Greensboro, NC
Pair of perforated ceramic pendant lights by Duca di Camastra Studio. Late 20th century
Pottery
Pair of French Art Deco Gilt Bronze and Clear Glass Ceiling Lights, 1920s
Located in Barntrup, DE
Pair of French Art Deco gilt bronze and clear glass ceiling lights, the 1920s. A beautiful pair of
Bronze
Pair of Charming Pink and White Murano Petals Chandeliers or Ceiling Lights
Located in Rome, IT
Pair of charming Italian chandelier made by 50 clear/ pink and clear/white "lattimo" murano glass
Blown Glass
Pair of Charming Pink and White Murano Petals Chandeliers or Ceiling Lights
Located in Rome, IT
Pair of charming Italian chandelier made by 50 clear/ pink and clear/white "lattimo" Murano glass
Blown Glass
Pair of Charming Pink and White Murano Petals Chandeliers or Ceiling Lights
Located in Rome, IT
Pair of charming Italian chandelier made by 50 clear/ pink and clear/white "lattimo" Murano glass
Blown Glass
Pair of Enchanting Pink and White Murano Petals Chandeliers or Ceiling Lights
Located in Rome, IT
Pair of charming Italian chandelier made by 50 clear/ pink and clear/white "lattimo" Murano glass
Blown Glass
Pair of Brass and Glass Five Lights Chandeliers by Hans Agne Jakobsson
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Pair of chandeliers by one of Scandinavian Modern most notorious designer, Hans Agne Jakobsson
Brass
Pair of Charming Pink and White Murano Petals Chandeliers or Ceiling Lights
Located in Rome, IT
Pair of charming Italian chandelier made by clear/ pink and clear/white "lattimo" Murano glass
Blown Glass
Pair of Charming Pink and White Murano Petals Chandeliers or Ceiling Lights
Located in Rome, IT
Pair of charming Italian chandelier made by clear/ pink and clear/white "lattimo" Murano glass
Blown Glass
Pair of Charming Pink and White Murano Petals Chandeliers or Ceiling Lights
Located in Rome, IT
Pair of charming Italian chandelier made by clear/ pink and clear/white "lattimo" Murano glass
Blown Glass
Pair of 1970s Ceiling Lights designed by Gae Aulenti, made by Vistosi, Italy
By Vistosi, Gae Aulenti
Located in London, GB
A pair of 1970s Italian design suspension lights designed by Gae Aulenti and made by Vistosi
Enamel
$2,009Sale Price / set|20% Off
Pair of Vintage Italian Murano Wall Lights, 16 Caramel and Lattimo Glass Petals
By Mazzega
Located in Budapest, HU
Pair of Vintage Italian Murano wall sconces. Wall lights have 16 caramel and white“lattimo” glasses
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
A pair of 1960s brass "Fior di Loto" ceiling lights by Afra and Tobia Scarpa
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Flos
Located in London, GB
A pair of 1960s "Fior di Loto" brass ceiling lights by Afra and Tobia Scarpa. Designed in 1962 and
Brass
Pair of 70's Italian ceiling lights in Murano glass Gino Sarfatti style - G723 -
By Gino Sarfatti
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Pair of vintage Italian ceiling lights from the 70's created in the style of Gino Sarfatti's work
Metal
Pair of Great Looking Vintage Industrial Pendants with Green Enamel
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Great looking vintage industrial pair of factory acorn shaped pendant lights having green enamel at
Metal, Enamel
Pair of Multi Color Striped Glass Cylindrical Pendant Lamps by Kovacs
By Kovacs
Located in Troy, MI
Pair of colorful art glass pendants lights Sold by Kovacs lighting circa 1990s Rippled clear glass
Glass, Blown Glass
Pair of Original Mid-Century Dutch Philips Industrial Pendant Lamps
Located in London, GB
A pair of immaculate industrial pendant lights of superior quality. Holland, c1950s. Cast
Metal, Enamel
Pair of Kelly Wearstler Visual Comfort Pendants in Bronze, Sculptural Form
By Kelly Wearstler, Visual Comfort
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Striking pair of sculptural pendant lights designed by Kelly Wearstler for Visual Comfort
Bronze
1950s Gino Sarfatti Pendants Model 2095/1 Blown Glass Aluminum Arteluce Pair
By Arteluce, Gino Sarfatti
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of pendant lights Model 2095/1 designed by Gino Sarfatti and produced by Arteluce in Italy
Aluminum
Pair Globe handblown Bubble Ceiling Pendant lamp Glashütte Limburg Germany 1960s
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Brussels, Brussels
Pair modernist pendant lights manufactured by Glashütte Limburg, Germany. 2 pairs are available
Chrome
Pair of Pendants Model 81003 by Gunnel Nyman for Idman Oy, Finland, 1950s
By Idman Oy, Gunnel Nyman
Located in Karis, Nyland
Elegant pair of Finnish modern pendant lights designed by Gunnel Nyman for Idman Oy in the 1950s
Brass, Nickel
Rare Pair of Midcentury Brass & Fabric Pendant Lamps with Fringe Shades, 1950s
Located in Lisse, NL
Pair of Midcentury cafe bar pendant lights with fabric shades, 1950. A rare and elegant pair of
Brass
Pair of Pine Pendant Lamps by Hans-Agne Jakobsson for Ellysett, Sweden, 1960s
By Ellysett, Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Rosendahl, DE
Rare pair of Scandinavian pendant lights from Hans-Agne Jakobsson’s Ellysett series, produced in
Pine
Sculptural Pair of Swedish Modern Pendants in Opaline Glass and Brass, 1950s
Located in The Hague, NL
This rare pair of sculptural pendant lights was produced in Sweden in the 1950s. The design is
Brass
Pair of Pendant Light by Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors in Brown and Bubble Glass
By Carl Fagerlund, Orrefors
Located in Rijssen, NL
A rare pair of elegant pendant lights in smoke/brown colored glass with brass details from world
Brass
Pair of Petite Gilded Brass Pendants, Sciolari Design for Palwa, Germany, 1970s
By Palwa
Located in Aachen, NRW
Beautiful pair of Palwa pendant lights in very good condition- Sciolari design for Palwa (Palme and
Crystal, Brass
Pair of Petite Gilded Brass Pendants, Sciolari Design for Palwa, Germany, 1970s
By Palwa
Located in Aachen, NRW
Beautiful pair of Palwa pendant lights in very good condition- Sciolari design for Palwa (Palme and
Crystal, Brass
Pair of Petite Gilded Brass Pendants, Sciolari Design for Palwa, Germany, 1970s
By Palwa
Located in Aachen, NRW
Beautiful pair of Palwa pendant lights in very good condition- Sciolari design for Palwa (Palme and
Crystal, Brass
Pair of Antique Edwardian F&C Osler Teardrop Cut Glass Light Pendant Lamp C.1910
By F. & C. Osler
Located in London, GB
An elegantly matched pair of cut glass pendant lights made in England by F&C Osler. c.1900 Of
Silver Plate, Brass
Pair of Antique Art Deco Large GEC Moonstone Opaline Glass Light Pendant, C.1920
By Jefferson Electric Co., General Electric Company (GEC) 1
Located in London, GB
A beautifully refined pair of Jefferson Moonstone pendant lights, c.1920. Thick pressed
Brass
$3,600Sale Price / set|20% Off
Pair of Angelo Mangiarotti "Egina" Pendants for Artemide S.p.A, Italy
By Angelo Mangiarotti, Artemide
Located in Chicago, IL
Art Deco meets Industrial in this pair of pendant lights by Angelo Mangiarotti for Artemide, Italy
Metal
Pair of Scandinavian Modern Brass Pendant Lamps in the Manner of Paavo Tynell
By Paavo Tynell
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A rare pair of trumpet-shaped pendant lights by anonymous Scandinavian maker/designer, circa 1960
Brass
Rare Pair of Glass and Wood Slat Pendants by Gunilla Jung for Orno Oy, Finland
By Orno Oy, Gunilla Jung
Located in Karis, Nyland
A rare pair of Finnish mid-century pendant lights combining softly glowing opaline glass with new
Slate, Metal, Nickel
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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