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
Wicker, Paper
Large Japanese Style Hand-folded White Paper Pendant Light "Amaea", Sonobe Light
Located in Grythyttan, SE
This Japanese style white paper pendant Lighting "Amaea" is hand-folded from almost 70 sheets of
Stainless Steel
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
Brass
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
Brass
French Designer, Pendant Light, Bamboo, Rattan, Paper, France, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A bamboo, rattan and parchment paper pendant light designed and produced in France, c. 1960s
Bamboo, Rattan, Paper
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
Brass
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
Brass
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
Chrome
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
Brass
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
Brass
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
Metal
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
Brass
Paper Milk Medium Pendant Light in Ash Wood & Industrial Rice Paper by KIMU
Located in Geneve, CH
Paper Milk Medium Pendant Light in Ash Wood & Industrial Rice Paper by KIMU Unique Piece Dimensions
Ash, Paper
Paper Milk Large Pendant Light in Ash Wood & Industrial Rice Paper by KIMU
Located in Geneve, CH
Paper Milk Large Pendant Light in Ash Wood & Industrial Rice Paper by KIMU Unique Piece Dimensions
Ash, Paper
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
Brass, Bronze
Rice Ball Pendant Light in Ash Wood & Industrial Rice Paper by KIMU
Located in Geneve, CH
Rice Ball Pendant Light in Ash Wood & Industrial Rice Paper by KIMU Unique Piece Dimensions: Ø 38,5
Ash, Paper
The New Old Light Large Pendant Lamp in Copper & Rice Paper by KIMU
Located in Geneve, CH
The New Old Light Large Pendant Lamp in Copper & Rice Paper by KIMU Unique Piece Dimensions: Ø
Copper
The New Old Light Small Pendant Lamp in Copper & Rice Paper by KIMU
Located in Geneve, CH
The New Old Light Small Pendant Lamp in Copper & Rice Paper by KIMU Unique Piece Dimensions: Ø 16 x
Copper
The New Old Light Medium Pendant Lamp in Copper & Rice Paper by KIMU
Located in Geneve, CH
The New Old Light Medium Pendant Lamp in Copper & Rice Paper by KIMU Unique Piece Dimensions: Ø 23
Copper
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
Metal
The New Old Light Large Pendant Lamp in Green Metal & Rice Paper by KIMU
Located in Geneve, CH
The New Old Light Large Pendant Lamp in Green Metal & Rice Paper by KIMU Unique Piece Dimensions: Ø
Metal
The New Old Light Medium Pendant Lamp in Matt Black Metal & Rice Paper by KIMU
Located in Geneve, CH
The New Old Light Medium Pendant Lamp in Dawn White Metal & Rice Paper by KIMU Unique Piece
Metal
The New Old Light Small Pendant Lamp in Dawn White Metal & Rice Paper by KIMU
Located in Geneve, CH
The New Old Light Small Pendant Lamp in Dawn White Metal & Rice Paper by KIMU Unique Piece
Metal
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
Paper
$6,201 / item
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
Paper
Large Rattan Pendant Hanging Light / Lantern, 1960s
Located in Barcelona, ES
A cool handcrafted rattan large ceiling pendant hanging light with chinoiserie accents, Spain
Wicker, Rattan, Paper
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
Metal
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
Paper
$585Sale Price|35% Off
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
Metal, Brass
Rattan Wicker Pagoda Pendant Light or Lantern
Located in Barcelona, ES
// Midcentury Rattan Pendant Light
Wire
$785Sale Price|20% Off
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
Rattan, Paper
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
Plastic, Paper
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
Paper, Carbon Fiber
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
Paper, Carbon Fiber
Danish Designer, Pendant Light, Parchment, Leather, Suede, Denmark, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A leather or parchment and suede pendant light likely designed and produced in Denmark, c. 1970s
Leather, Suede, Parchment Paper
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
Metal, Brass
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
Parchment Paper
$1,988Sale Price|20% Off
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
Wicker, Paper, Rattan, Cane
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
Metal
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
Metal
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
Wire
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
Parchment Paper
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
Rattan, Wicker, Paper
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.
Metal, Brass
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
Metal
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
Bamboo, Wicker, Cane, Rattan, Paper
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
Bamboo, Paper
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
Brass
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
Paper
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
Bamboo, Paper
Pendant Light 'Dreistich' J.T. Kalmar, Brass Walnut Wood Parchment Shades, 1960s
By J.T. Kalmar, Rupert Nikoll, Josef Frank, Stilnovo, Svenskt Tenn
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A fantastic pendant light model 'Dreistich' no. 3759 made of brass and walnut wood with parchment
Brass
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
Bamboo, Paper
$29,090 / item
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
Metal
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.
Bamboo, Paper
Isamu Noguchi, Akari Light Sculpture, model S2, Japan 1970s
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Wargrave, Berkshire
with the original paper bag stamped S2 Noguchi designed his series of Akari light sculptures in the
Metal
$14,000 / item
A 10-Light Zorn Chandelier by David Duncan Studio
By David Duncan
Located in New York, NY
A new ten-light hand forged iron horizontal chandelier with two rods suspended from ceiling mounted
Steel
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
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.
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