Rattan « coconut tree/palm tree » ceiling light
Located in Isle Sur Sorgue, FR
Large rattan « coconut tree/ palm tree » ceiling light with 5 lights in the coconuts and 10
Rattan
Hollywood Regency Tole and Copper Palm Tree Chandelier
Located in Bradenton, FL
Eye-catching hand-hammered copper basket with tole palm frond leaves palm tree ceiling light
Metal, Copper
$4,941
H 27.56 in Dm 16.93 in
Palm Tree Pendant Chandelier / Ceiling Light Fixture in Gilt Iron, Spain 1950s
Located in Barcelona, ES
iron palm tree ceiling light fixture or pendant. Spain, 1950s. This ceiling lamp is entirely made by
Gold Leaf, Iron, Wrought Iron
Sold
H 20.48 in Dm 11.42 in L 20.48 in
Hollywood Regency Maison Jansen Pair of Brass Palm Tree Wall / Ceiling Light
By Maison Jansen
Located in Antwerp, BE
Hollywood Regency brass palm chandeliers by Maison Jansen. All brass fixtures with true age and
Brass
Rattan « coconut tree/palm tree » ceiling light
Located in Isle Sur Sorgue, FR
Large rattan « coconut tree/ palm tree » ceiling light with 5 lights in the coconuts and 10
Rattan
Palm Tree Ceiling Light by Hans Kögl, Germany, 1970s
By Hans Kögl
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
The lamps are executed with E14 Edison screw fit bulbs. It is wired, and in working condition. It runs both on 110 / 230 volt.
Metal
Spanish 1950s Hollywood Regency Gilt Metal Palm Tree Ceiling Flush Mount
Located in Barcelona, ES
Unusual hand-hammered gilt iron palm tree ceiling light fixture. Spain, 1950s. This amazing piece
Gold Leaf, Iron
Spanish Hollywood Regency Gilt Metal Palm Tree Chandelier or Flushmount
Located in Barcelona, ES
Eye-catching hand-hammered gilt iron palm tree ceiling light fixture or pendant. Spain, 1950s
Metal, Gold Leaf, Iron
$2,308Sale Price|20% Off
H 3.55 in Dm 18.51 in
Sunburst Flush Mount Light Fixture in Gilt Iron by Ferro Art
By Ferro Art
Located in Barcelona, ES
Eye-catching gold leaf gilt iron leafed sunburst flush mount. Manufactured by Ferro-Art. Spain, 1950s-1960s. This ceiling flushmount features an iron structure with a central round p...
Metal, Iron, Gold Leaf
Unavailable|$1,050 / item
H 3.55 in W 5.52 in D 10.63 in
Glaciar Large Silver Alpaca & Bordeaux Onyx Stone Box
By AIREDELSUR
Located in Buenos Aires, AR
Glaciar collection is meticulously handcrafted by our local artisans with these rectangular onyx pieces set around alpaca silver flower vases, boxes and trays. Our pieces are made b...
Stone, Onyx, Metal
LUnnone Sconce
By Lumfardo Luminaires
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Perforated LUnnone sconce by Lumfardo Luminaires. All brass patina finish. The sconce can be either mounted with the larger shade facing up or facing downward. (2) E12 candelabras ba...
Brass
$1,198Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 28 in W 36 in D 6 in
Fireplace Screen in Metal with a Blackened Steel Finish Customizable
By Redsoul
Located in Seattle, WA
The Court Screen is a modern metal fireplace screen cover that can be used flush fitted into the fireplace opening or can stand right outside a fireplace opening. It protects from sp...
Steel
$2,360 / item
H 33.47 in W 17.72 in D 20.08 in
Giraffe dining Chair in Solid Brazilian Wood by Juliana Vasconcellos
By Juliana Lima Vasconcellos
Located in Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais
The Giraffe dining chair was designed with soft curves and slender, but with volume, bringing comfort and elegance. The base structure was thought with three feet. The upholstered se...
Wood
$950 / item
H 25.6 in W 32.67 in D 13.78 in
New Black Wrought Iron Curule Bench with Cushion, Savonarola, Throne
Located in Miami, FL
New black wrought iron curule bench with cushion, Savonarola, Throne. Cushion included.
Iron
Textured Murano Glass Sconces
Located in Austin, TX
Pair of sconces from the island of Murano made of textured hand-blown glass with a structure of brass. This pair has been newly wired to fit US standards. This set is a special orde...
Brass
$5,182 / item
H 27.56 in Dm 55.91 in
Orbitale Brass Chandelier 5 Rotating Balanced Arms, All Brass and Natural Patina
By Silvio Piattelli
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
After many requests of customization in all brass and patina of the orbitale chandelier I decided to go ahead with a separate listing. This all brass version is possible as the orbi...
Brass
$1,648 / item
H 13.78 in Dm 9.45 in
Murano Round Green Glass and Brass Modern Wall Light and Sconces, 2020
Located in Roma, Lazio
Very special Murano glass wall light, stylish and elegant, their design truly unique in their kind. Beautiful coloring. The wall light is composed of a brass stem where a system for...
Brass
Handcrafted Farmhouse Fluted Porcelain Pendant With Trumpet Shape
By DBO Home
Located in Sharon, CT
Classic, elegant, with a perfectly imperfect touch. On their own they make a statement with their gentle flared bottoms and deep fluting. Hang in multiples for extra oomph. These cas...
Brass
$1,696Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 4.15 in W 5.35 in D 7.75 in
Hans-Agne Jakobsson 'Mini-Tratten' Verdigris Patinated Outdoor Sconce
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Örsjö Industri AB
Located in Glendale, CA
Hans-Agne Jakobsson 'Mini-Tratten' verdigris patinated outdoor sconce. An exclusive made for U.S. and UL listed authorized re-edition of the classic Swedish design executed in rich v...
Metal
$3,486
H 7.88 in W 18.31 in D 18.31 in
Spanish Sunburst Foliage Ceiling Light Fixture in Green and Gilt Iron, 1950s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Leafed Sunburst Flush Mount Light , Iron, Gold Leaf Spain, 1950 Sunburst Ceiling Light Fixture with Leaves Frame in green and gilt iron. Eye-catching hand-hammered iron sunburst ligh...
Metal, Iron, Gold Leaf
Hollywood Regency Tole Chandelier
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A large vintage tole eight-light chandelier with flower and leaf accents. Original paint finish in vibrant greens, turquoise and white.
Tôle
$16,725 / item
H 53.15 in W 125.99 in D 59.06 in
Oval Brass and Parchment Chandelier by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires
By Diego Mardegan
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Beautiful chandelier by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires, this other version of the spider chandelier has longer arms on the sides giving the oval shape. The metal arms paint...
Metal, Brass
LU Louis Sconce AS
By Lumfardo Luminaires
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Handsome LU Louis sconce AS. An all brass wall sconce in an aged silver finish with patterned perforations by Lumfardo Luminaires. Made contemporary in the US. Multiples available fo...
Brass, Nickel
D-LU Sconce
By Lumfardo Luminaires
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Handsome brass D-LU Sconce. An all brass Directional wall sconce in light gold brass with perforations by Lumfardo Luminaires. Made contemporary in the US. Multiples available for or...
Brass
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.