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1960s French Wicker & Paper Pendant Light – Sculptural Southern Design
1960s French Wicker & Paper Pendant Light – Sculptural Southern Design

1960s French Wicker & Paper Pendant Light – Sculptural Southern Design

Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR

1960s French Wicker & Paper Pendant Light – Sculptural Southern Design Description: This is a rare

Category

Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Wicker, Paper

Swedish Designer, Pendant Light, Brass, Parchment Paper, Sweden, 1940s
Swedish Designer, Pendant Light, Brass, Parchment Paper, Sweden, 1940s

Swedish Designer, Pendant Light, Brass, Parchment Paper, Sweden, 1940s

Located in High Point, NC

A brass and brown parchment paper pendant light designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s. Overall

Category

Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Leo Jensen, Pendant Light, Brass, Parchment Paper, USA, 1958
Leo Jensen, Pendant Light, Brass, Parchment Paper, USA, 1958

Leo Jensen, Pendant Light, Brass, Parchment Paper, USA, 1958

Located in High Point, NC

A welded brass and beige parchment paper pendant light designed and produced by Leo Jensen, USA, c

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Swedish Designer, Pendant Light, Brass, Glass, Rice Paper, Sweden, 1950s
Swedish Designer, Pendant Light, Brass, Glass, Rice Paper, Sweden, 1950s

Swedish Designer, Pendant Light, Brass, Glass, Rice Paper, Sweden, 1950s

Located in High Point, NC

A brass, white opaline glass and rice paper pendant light designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1950s

Category

Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Swedish Designer, Pendant Light, Chrome, Glass, Parchment, Sweden, 1930s
Swedish Designer, Pendant Light, Chrome, Glass, Parchment, Sweden, 1930s

Swedish Designer, Pendant Light, Chrome, Glass, Parchment, Sweden, 1930s

Located in High Point, NC

A chrome metal, glass and yellow parchment paper pendant light designed and produced in Sweden, c

Category

Vintage 1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Chrome

Swedish Designer, Pendant Light, Brass, Glass, Parchment, Sweden, 1930s
Swedish Designer, Pendant Light, Brass, Glass, Parchment, Sweden, 1930s

Swedish Designer, Pendant Light, Brass, Glass, Parchment, Sweden, 1930s

Located in High Point, NC

A patinated brass, glass, orange and beige parchment paper pendant light or chandelier designed and

Category

Vintage 1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Swedish Designer, Pendant Light, Brass, Glass, Parchment, Sweden, 1930s
Swedish Designer, Pendant Light, Brass, Glass, Parchment, Sweden, 1930s

Swedish Designer, Pendant Light, Brass, Glass, Parchment, Sweden, 1930s

Located in High Point, NC

A brass, glass and beige parchment paper pendant light designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1930s

Category

Vintage 1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

German Designer, Pendant Light, Parchment, Metal, Germany, 1950s
German Designer, Pendant Light, Parchment, Metal, Germany, 1950s

German Designer, Pendant Light, Parchment, Metal, Germany, 1950s

Located in High Point, NC

A metal and beige parchment paper pendant light likely designed and produced in Germany, c. 1950s

Category

Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Swedish Designer, Pendant Light, Brass, Teak, Parchment, Sweden, 1950s
Swedish Designer, Pendant Light, Brass, Teak, Parchment, Sweden, 1950s

Swedish Designer, Pendant Light, Brass, Teak, Parchment, Sweden, 1950s

Located in High Point, NC

A brass, teak and cream white parchment paper pendant light designed and produced in Sweden, c

Category

Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Einar Bäckström, Pendant Light, Bronze, Brass, Glass, Paper, Sweden, 1930s
Einar Bäckström, Pendant Light, Bronze, Brass, Glass, Paper, Sweden, 1930s

Einar Bäckström, Pendant Light, Bronze, Brass, Glass, Paper, Sweden, 1930s

By Einar Backstrom

Located in High Point, NC

A patinated bronze, brass, floral-printed paper and glass pendant light, model 4006, produced by

Category

Vintage 1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass, Bronze

1980 Space Age Tan Fiberglass Paper Mache Spheres Pendant Lamp Light Fixture
1980 Space Age Tan Fiberglass Paper Mache Spheres Pendant Lamp Light Fixture

1980 Space Age Tan Fiberglass Paper Mache Spheres Pendant Lamp Light Fixture

Located in Miami, FL

Mid-Century Modern Space Age Style one light indoor pendant in tan color Paper Mache and Fiberglass

Category

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

Materials

Metal

Chapito Paper Suspension Light by Papier à êtres
Chapito Paper Suspension Light by Papier à êtres

Chapito Paper Suspension Light by Papier à êtres

Located in Geneve, CH

Chapito Paper Suspension Light by Papier à êtres One of a Kind Dimensions: D 36 x W 36 x H 26 cm

Category

2010s French Post-Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Paper

Lanterne Paper Suspension Light by Papier à êtres
Lanterne Paper Suspension Light by Papier à êtres

Lanterne Paper Suspension Light by Papier à êtres

Located in Geneve, CH

Lanterne Paper Suspension Light by Papier à êtres One of a Kind Dimensions: D 80 x H 200 cm

Category

2010s French Post-Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Paper

Mid-Century Modern Ceiling Light, Metal Cage & Paper Reflector, 1950
Mid-Century Modern Ceiling Light, Metal Cage & Paper Reflector, 1950

Mid-Century Modern Ceiling Light, Metal Cage & Paper Reflector, 1950

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Beautiful ceiling light with metal cage and paper reflector, brass elements. Original condition

Category

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

Materials

Metal

Small Dans Les Branches Paper Suspension Light by Papier à êtres
Small Dans Les Branches Paper Suspension Light by Papier à êtres

Small Dans Les Branches Paper Suspension Light by Papier à êtres

Located in Geneve, CH

Small Dans Les Branches Paper Suspension Light by Papier à êtres One of a Kind Dimensions: D 30 x W

Category

2010s French Post-Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Paper

Mid-Century Large Decoupaged Saucer Pendant Light
Mid-Century Large Decoupaged Saucer Pendant Light

Mid-Century Large Decoupaged Saucer Pendant Light

Located in Charleston, SC

This fabulous mid-century saucer large pendant light has been decoupaged in a red floral Japanese

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

Materials

Metal, Brass

Rattan Wicker Pagoda Pendant Light or Lantern
Rattan Wicker Pagoda Pendant Light or Lantern

Rattan Wicker Pagoda Pendant Light or Lantern

Located in Barcelona, ES

// Midcentury Rattan Pendant Light

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

Materials

Wire

Mid-century Rattan Pendant Hanging Light, Spain, 1960s
Mid-century Rattan Pendant Hanging Light, Spain, 1960s

Mid-century Rattan Pendant Hanging Light, Spain, 1960s

By Louis Sognot

Located in Camblanes et Meynac, FR

Rattan Pendant Hanging Light, Spain, 1960s This lantern features a beautiful design with a

Category

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

Materials

Rattan, Paper

Established & Sons CHO LIGHT Small Floor Lamp with Washi paper by Dimitri Bähler
Established & Sons CHO LIGHT Small Floor Lamp with Washi paper by Dimitri Bähler

Established & Sons CHO LIGHT Small Floor Lamp with Washi paper by Dimitri Bähler

By Established & Sons

Located in Brooklyn, NY

(rod), Washi paper (shade), Pyrex glass diffuser Light Emission: Diffused Light Fitting: Custom

Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Paper, Carbon Fiber

Established & Sons CHO LIGHT Large Floor Lamp with Washi paper by Dimitri Bähler
Established & Sons CHO LIGHT Large Floor Lamp with Washi paper by Dimitri Bähler

Established & Sons CHO LIGHT Large Floor Lamp with Washi paper by Dimitri Bähler

By Established & Sons

Located in Brooklyn, NY

(rod), Washi paper (shade), Pyrex glass diffuser Light Emission: Diffused Light Fitting: Custom

Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Paper, Carbon Fiber

The Moona, Artisan Paper Light Sculpture by Jakob Uhlin for By Republiken
The Moona, Artisan Paper Light Sculpture by Jakob Uhlin for By Republiken

The Moona, Artisan Paper Light Sculpture by Jakob Uhlin for By Republiken

By By Republiken, Jakob Uhlin

Located in Grythyttan, SE

MOONA LIGHT SCULPTURE The Moona light sculpture, designed by Jakob Uhlin for By Republiken, is a

Category

2010s Swedish Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Plastic, Paper

French Three-Arm Brass and Metal Pendant Light, 1950s
French Three-Arm Brass and Metal Pendant Light, 1950s

French Three-Arm Brass and Metal Pendant Light, 1950s

Located in JASSANS-RIOTTIER, FR

A beautifully balanced pendant light from the 1950s, this French vintage piece combines understated

Category

Mid-20th Century Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal, Brass

Pendant Light with Stitched Beige Parchment, Santa & Cole
Pendant Light with Stitched Beige Parchment, Santa & Cole

Pendant Light with Stitched Beige Parchment, Santa & Cole

By Santa & Cole

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

MT2 pendant light features a minimalist design that can tie into a multitude of spaces. Ever since

Category

Late 20th Century Spanish Organic Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Parchment Paper

Louis Sognot Rattan Pendant Hanging Light / Lantern, 1950s
Louis Sognot Rattan Pendant Hanging Light / Lantern, 1950s

Louis Sognot Rattan Pendant Hanging Light / Lantern, 1950s

By Louis Sognot

Located in Barcelona, ES

Eye-catching Louis Sognot attributed rattan ceiling pendant hanging light, France, 1950s This

Category

20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Wicker, Cane, Rattan, Paper

Swedish Designer, Pendant Light, Metal, Parchment, Glass, Sweden, 1930s
Swedish Designer, Pendant Light, Metal, Parchment, Glass, Sweden, 1930s

Swedish Designer, Pendant Light, Metal, Parchment, Glass, Sweden, 1930s

Located in High Point, NC

A beige parchment, opaline glass and metal pendant light designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1930s

Category

Vintage 1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Isamu Noguchi air of Akari Pendant Light sculptures model V2
Isamu Noguchi air of Akari Pendant Light sculptures model V2

Isamu Noguchi air of Akari Pendant Light sculptures model V2

By Akari, Isamu Noguchi

Located in Chicago, IL

Isamu Noguchi air of Akari Pendant Light sculptures model V2 Ozeki & Co., Ltd. Japan designed c

Category

Vintage 1970s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Black Painted Rattan Wicker Pagoda Shaped Pendant Light / Lantern
Black Painted Rattan Wicker Pagoda Shaped Pendant Light / Lantern

Black Painted Rattan Wicker Pagoda Shaped Pendant Light / Lantern

Located in Barcelona, ES

Rattan Suspension Lamp // French Black Wicker Rattan Lantern // Midcentury Rattan Pendant Light Patinated

Category

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

Materials

Wire

Stitched Parchment Pendant Light by Santa & Cole, Spain, 1980
Stitched Parchment Pendant Light by Santa & Cole, Spain, 1980

Stitched Parchment Pendant Light by Santa & Cole, Spain, 1980

By Santa & Cole

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

light with lampshade stitched parchment. The pendant features a minimalist design that can tie into a

Category

Late 20th Century Spanish Organic Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Parchment Paper

Spanish Modernist Woven Wicker Rattan Palm Pendant Light, 1960s
Spanish Modernist Woven Wicker Rattan Palm Pendant Light, 1960s

Spanish Modernist Woven Wicker Rattan Palm Pendant Light, 1960s

Located in Barcelona, ES

woven wicker wire panels. It has a inner conical paper lampshade to difuse the light It hangs from a

Category

20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Rattan, Wicker, Paper

20th Century Art Nouveau Large Theatre Pendant Chandelier Light
20th Century Art Nouveau Large Theatre Pendant Chandelier Light

20th Century Art Nouveau Large Theatre Pendant Chandelier Light

Located in Surrey, BC

A great hanging g pendant with cast decorative elements, mica as well as.

Category

Vintage 1920s American Art Nouveau Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal, Brass

Gregory Van Pelt Attributed Beehive Corrugated Cardboard Splatter Pendant Light
Gregory Van Pelt Attributed Beehive Corrugated Cardboard Splatter Pendant Light

Gregory Van Pelt Attributed Beehive Corrugated Cardboard Splatter Pendant Light

By Gregory Van Pelt

Located in Charleston, SC

Rare and Large 1980’s mid-century modern style beehive pendant lamp in corrugated cardboard in a

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Drum Pendant Light / Lantern in Rattan and Wicker Weave, 1960
Drum Pendant Light / Lantern in Rattan and Wicker Weave, 1960

Drum Pendant Light / Lantern in Rattan and Wicker Weave, 1960

Located in Barcelona, ES

an interior cylindrical paper lampshade to diffuse the light. This sculptural lamp combines a

Category

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

Materials

Bamboo, Wicker, Cane, Rattan, Paper

Extremely Rare Red "Shichi" Uchiwa Pendant Light by Ingo Maurer, 1970s
Extremely Rare Red "Shichi" Uchiwa Pendant Light by Ingo Maurer, 1970s

Extremely Rare Red "Shichi" Uchiwa Pendant Light by Ingo Maurer, 1970s

By M Design, Ingo Maurer

Located in Wiesbaden, Hessen

An ultra rare Uchiwa "Shichi" pendant lamp by Ingo Maurer for Design M, 1970s, Germany. Executed

Category

Vintage 1970s German Japonisme Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Bamboo, Paper

Indoor/Outdoor Hanging Pendant Light Made from Vintage 1950s Japanese Parasol
Indoor/Outdoor Hanging Pendant Light Made from Vintage 1950s Japanese Parasol

Indoor/Outdoor Hanging Pendant Light Made from Vintage 1950s Japanese Parasol

By Tennant New York

Located in Brooklyn, NY

extra-large, water-resistant oil-paper pendants constructed from deadstock 1950s Japanese parasols

Category

2010s American Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Gregory Van Pelt Cardboard Hanging Light Pendant Fixture Swag Lamp Vintage MCM
Gregory Van Pelt Cardboard Hanging Light Pendant Fixture Swag Lamp Vintage MCM

Gregory Van Pelt Cardboard Hanging Light Pendant Fixture Swag Lamp Vintage MCM

By Gregory Van Pelt

Located in Hyattsville, MD

Wonderful stacked cardboard pendant lamp, harder to find these days. Super fun piece from the Post

Category

Vintage 1970s American Post-Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Paper

Rare "Ju-Yon" Uchiwa Pendant Light by Ingo Maurer for Design M, 1970s
Rare "Ju-Yon" Uchiwa Pendant Light by Ingo Maurer for Design M, 1970s

Rare "Ju-Yon" Uchiwa Pendant Light by Ingo Maurer for Design M, 1970s

By M Design, Ingo Maurer

Located in Wiesbaden, Hessen

Rare Uchiwa pendant lamp mod. "Ju-Yon" by Ingo Maurer for Design M, 1970s, Germany. Executed in

Category

Vintage 1970s German Japonisme Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Bamboo, Paper

Pendant Light 'Dreistich' J.T. Kalmar, Brass Walnut Wood Parchment Shades, 1960s
Pendant Light 'Dreistich' J.T. Kalmar, Brass Walnut Wood Parchment Shades, 1960s

Pendant Light 'Dreistich' J.T. Kalmar, Brass Walnut Wood Parchment Shades, 1960s

By Josef Frank, J.T. Kalmar, Stilnovo, Svenskt Tenn, Rupert Nikoll

Located in Hausmannstätten, AT

A fantastic pendant light model 'Dreistich' no. 3759 made of brass and walnut wood with parchment

Category

Vintage 1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Rare "Hana II" Uchiwa Pendant Light by Ingo Maurer for Design M, 1970s
Rare "Hana II" Uchiwa Pendant Light by Ingo Maurer for Design M, 1970s

Rare "Hana II" Uchiwa Pendant Light by Ingo Maurer for Design M, 1970s

By Ingo Maurer, M Design

Located in Wiesbaden, Hessen

Rare Uchiwa pendant lamp mod. "Hana II" by Ingo Maurer for Design M, 1970s, Germany. Executed in

Category

Vintage 1970s German Japonisme Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Bamboo, Paper

Spanish Iron Ceiling Light
Spanish Iron Ceiling Light

Spanish Iron Ceiling Light

Located in London, GB

A six-light forged iron and parchment shades ceiling light Spain, mid 20th Century

Category

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

Materials

Wrought Iron

Shade 28-Light Chandelier
Shade 28-Light Chandelier

Shade 28-Light Chandelier

By Officina Luce

Located in Milan, IT

parchment shades that diffuse the light from within in a charming and sophisticated way. A timeless object

Category

2010s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Eight Light Horizontal Forged Iron Chandelier
Eight Light Horizontal Forged Iron Chandelier

Eight Light Horizontal Forged Iron Chandelier

Located in New York, NY

A new eight-light hand forged iron horizontal chandelier with two rods suspended from ceiling

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Iron

Isamu Noguchi, 'Akari' Hanging Light Sculpture
Isamu Noguchi, 'Akari' Hanging Light Sculpture

Isamu Noguchi, 'Akari' Hanging Light Sculpture

By Isamu Noguchi

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Isamu Noguchi 'Akari' hanging light sculpture, model no. 33N by Ozeki and Co. Ltd.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Bamboo, Paper

Vintage Mid-Century Modern Cork Panel Hanging Light
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Cork Panel Hanging Light

Vintage Mid-Century Modern Cork Panel Hanging Light

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Capture the quintessential spirit of 1970s design with this striking vintage hanging light. A

Category

Mid-20th Century American Brutalist Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Isamu Noguchi Akari Light Sculpture, Model 45X Ceiling Lamp
Isamu Noguchi Akari Light Sculpture, Model 45X Ceiling Lamp

Isamu Noguchi Akari Light Sculpture, Model 45X Ceiling Lamp

By Isamu Noguchi

Located in Centreville, VA

Akari Light Sculptures by Isamu Noguchi are considered icons of 1950s modern design. Designed by

Category

Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Bamboo, Paper

Isamu Noguchi Akari Light Sculpture, Model 26A Ceiling Lamp
Isamu Noguchi Akari Light Sculpture, Model 26A Ceiling Lamp

Isamu Noguchi Akari Light Sculpture, Model 26A Ceiling Lamp

By Isamu Noguchi

Located in Centreville, VA

Akari Light Sculptures by Isamu Noguchi are considered icons of 1950s modern design. Designed by

Category

Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Bamboo, Paper

Early Isamu Noguchi Akari Light Sculpture Model 33N
Early Isamu Noguchi Akari Light Sculpture Model 33N

Early Isamu Noguchi Akari Light Sculpture Model 33N

By Isamu Noguchi

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Isamu Noguchi Akari light sculpture. Model 33N. Early model, marked with iconic red sun and moon

Category

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

Materials

Bamboo, Paper

Early Isamu Noguchi Akari Light Sculpture, Model 45D Ceiling lamp
Early Isamu Noguchi Akari Light Sculpture, Model 45D Ceiling lamp

Early Isamu Noguchi Akari Light Sculpture, Model 45D Ceiling lamp

By Isamu Noguchi

Located in Centreville, VA

Akari Light Sculptures by Isamu Noguchi are considered icons of 1950s modern design. Designed by

Category

Vintage 1950s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Bamboo, Paper

Isamu Noguchi Akari Light Sculpture, Model 50EN Ceiling Lamp
Isamu Noguchi Akari Light Sculpture, Model 50EN Ceiling Lamp

Isamu Noguchi Akari Light Sculpture, Model 50EN Ceiling Lamp

By Isamu Noguchi

Located in Centreville, VA

Akari Light Sculptures by Isamu Noguchi are considered icons of 1950s modern design. Designed by

Category

Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Bamboo, Paper

Brass 6-Light Chandelier from Atelier Petitot, France, 1940s
Brass 6-Light Chandelier from Atelier Petitot, France, 1940s

Brass 6-Light Chandelier from Atelier Petitot, France, 1940s

By Atelier Petitot

Located in JASSANS-RIOTTIER, FR

An exquisite 6-light brass chandelier by the esteemed French lighting house Petitot, dating from

Category

Mid-20th Century French Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal, Brass

Customizable Spider 200 cream silk & parchment ceiling light by Diego Mardegan
Customizable Spider 200 cream silk & parchment ceiling light by Diego Mardegan

Customizable Spider 200 cream silk & parchment ceiling light by Diego Mardegan

By Diego Mardegan

Located in London, GB

Spider 200 ceiling light is made of a brass structure, the arms are painted in opaque ivory colour

Category

2010s Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Monumental Akari Model 70F Light Sculpture by Isamu Noguchi
Monumental Akari Model 70F Light Sculpture by Isamu Noguchi

Monumental Akari Model 70F Light Sculpture by Isamu Noguchi

By Isamu Noguchi, Ozeki & Co. Ltd. 1, Akari

Located in Glendale, CA

paper and bamboo ribs with original Noguchi Akari manufacturer's stamp. Akari light sculptures by Isamu

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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers an...

Materials

Metal

Thomas O'Brien Ziyi 8 Light Hand-Rubbed Antique Brass Chandelier #1
Thomas O'Brien Ziyi 8 Light Hand-Rubbed Antique Brass Chandelier #1

Thomas O'Brien Ziyi 8 Light Hand-Rubbed Antique Brass Chandelier #1

By Thomas O'brien

Located in Bridgeport, CT

Thomas O'Brien Ziyi 8 light chandelier in a hand-rubbed antique brass finish with natural paper

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21st Century and Contemporary Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Early Rare Isamu Noguchi 30A Akari Light Sculpture, Ozeki 1951
Early Rare Isamu Noguchi 30A Akari Light Sculpture, Ozeki 1951

Early Rare Isamu Noguchi 30A Akari Light Sculpture, Ozeki 1951

By Isamu Noguchi, Ozeki & Co. Ltd. 1

Located in Mortsel, BE

Introducing the Akari Light Sculpture Model 30A by Isamu Noguchi, a rare gem from 1951 meticulously

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Vintage 1950s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Atelier Petitot French Bronze & Brass 6 Light Round Chandelier Neoclassical
Atelier Petitot French Bronze & Brass 6 Light Round Chandelier Neoclassical

Atelier Petitot French Bronze & Brass 6 Light Round Chandelier Neoclassical

By Atelier Petitot

Located in Miami, FL

Atelier Petitot style French neoclassical round 6 light chandelier with black & gold clip on Paper

Category

Vintage 1950s French French Provincial Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal, Brass, Bronze

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Paper Pendant Light For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the paper pendant light you’re looking for at 1stDibs. A paper pendant light — often made from paper, metal and bamboo — can elevate any home. Find 44 options for an antique or vintage paper pendant light now, or shop our selection of 6 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect paper pendant light — we have versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. A paper pendant light made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Modern — is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made paper pendant light over the years, but those crafted by Isamu Noguchi, Akari and George Nelson are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Paper Pendant Light?

A paper pendant light can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $2,272, while the lowest priced sells for $170 and the highest can go for as much as $21,000.

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 Paper Pendant Light
  • 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 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
    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 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 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.
  • 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.