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
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
Bamboo, Paper
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
Bamboo, Paper
$23,500 / item
The 18-Light Zorn Chandelier by David Duncan Studio
By David Duncan
Located in New York, NY
An 18-light, four-tiered forged iron chandelier. Each socket concealed by a hand-stitched faux
Steel, Iron
$16,000 / item
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
Bamboo, Paper
$536Sale Price / item|20% Off
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
Bamboo, Paper
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
Bamboo, Paper
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
Metal, Brass
The Eight Light Zorn Chandelier by David Duncan Studio
Located in New York, NY
A new eight-light hand forged iron horizontal chandelier with two rods suspended from ceiling
Iron
Monumental Akari Model 70F Light Sculpture by Isamu Noguchi
By Isamu Noguchi, Akari, Ozeki & Co. Ltd. 1
Located in Glendale, CA
paper and bamboo ribs with original Noguchi Akari manufacturer's stamp. Akari light sculptures by Isamu
Metal
Customizable Spider 180 ceiling light brass parchment design by Diego Mardegan
By Diego Mardegan
Located in London, GB
Customisable Spider 180 ceiling light brass parchment design by Diego Mardegan Italy Spider 180
Brass
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
Brass
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
Metal
Rare Early Isamu Noguchi Akari Light Sculpture, Model 120A, Largest Globe Size
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Very rare and early Isamu Noguchi Akari light sculpture, model 120A. Hand-made form by Ozeki &
Metal
Patinated Iron, Glass & Parchment Ceiling Light by Bjerkås Armatur, Sweden 1940s
Located in NUEMBRECHT, NRW
light features a wide circular frosted glass shade framed by ornate wrought iron elements, including
Iron
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
Metal, Brass, Bronze
Model Area 50 Suspension Ceiling Light by M.Bellini for Artemide, 1970s, Italy
By Artemide, Mario Bellini
Located in Hagenbach, DE
pendant lamp Lampshade is in good condition and very clean. This lamp works with E27 light bulb Wired
Plastic, Parchment Paper
Rare Uchiwa "Yotsuba II" Wall or Ceiling Light by Ingo Maurer for Design M
By Ingo Maurer
Located in Warsaw, PL
piece is crafted from hand-woven bamboo rice paper fans arranged in an overlapping fan-shaped pattern
Iron
Maison Jansen Bronze, Faceted Glass & Etched Frosted Glass 8 Light Chandelier
By Maison Jansen
Located in Miami, FL
Monumental 8 Light Maison Jansen chandelier in Brass with custom made Black & Gold Cylinder Paper
Brass, Bronze
A French 1960s woven bamboo and parchment hanging light by Louis Sognot
By Louis Sognot
Located in London, GB
An unusual designed French 1970s woven bamboo hanging light by Louis Sognot with orignal parchment
Bamboo, Parchment Paper
$4,760Sale Price / item|20% Off
Art Deco Andre Arbus Style Brass Bronze 4 Light Chandelier, 2 Available
By André Arbus
Located in Miami, FL
Superb Andre Arbus style 4-light chandelier Art Deco Period circa 1940. Brass Arrow in the Center
Brass, Bronze
Maison Lunel Four-Light Chandelier Brass and Gun Metal French Mid-Century Modern
By Maison Lunel
Located in Miami, FL
condition each arm takes a max 25 watts light bulb. Comes with black & gold paper shades.
Metal, Brass
$6,800Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Side Table with Plaster Sculpture and Light by Mattia Biagi
By Mattia Biagi
Located in Culver City, CA
This is a new work by Mattia Biagi vintage side table with sculptural plaster sculpture and lamp.
Metal
Unavailable|$470 / item
CONCHA Pendant Light Model 03 Medium - Vanilla Flecked Paper, Brass & Opal Glass
Located in London, GB
Drawing inspiration from nature's graceful curves, the CONCHA pendant light collection embodies a
Brass
Unavailable|$568 / item
CONCHA Pendant Light Model 03 Large - Chestnut Flecked Paper, Brass & Opal Glass
Located in London, GB
Drawing inspiration from nature's graceful curves, the CONCHA pendant light collection embodies a
Brass
Unavailable|$568 / item
CONCHA Pendant Light Model 03 Large - Vanilla Flecked Paper, Brass & Opal Glass
Located in London, GB
Drawing inspiration from nature's graceful curves, the CONCHA pendant light collection embodies a
Brass
Unavailable|$470 / item
CONCHA Pendant Light Model 01 Medium - Ochre Flecked Paper, Brass & Opal Glass
Located in London, GB
Drawing inspiration from nature's graceful curves, the CONCHA pendant light collection embodies a
Brass
Unavailable|$470 / item
CONCHA Pendant Light Model 01 Medium - Vanilla Flecked Paper, Brass & Opal Glass
Located in London, GB
Drawing inspiration from nature's graceful curves, the CONCHA pendant light collection embodies a
Brass
Unavailable|$397 / item
CONCHA Pendant Light Model 01 Small in Ochre Flecked Paper, Brass & Opal Glass
Located in London, GB
Drawing inspiration from nature's graceful curves, the CONCHA pendant light collection embodies a
Brass
Unavailable|$397 / item
CONCHA Pendant Light Model 01 Small in Vanilla Flecked Paper, Brass & Opal Glass
Located in London, GB
Drawing inspiration from nature's graceful curves, the CONCHA pendant light collection embodies a
Brass
Minimalist Industrial Pendant Light, Restaurant Lighting by Donatas Žukauskas
By Donatas Žukauskas
Located in Rudamina, LT
Pendant light “BALANCE”, black, low. A combination of natural stone-like rigidity and lightness
Metal
Unavailable|$544 / item
Black Industrial Light, Minimalist Pendant Lamp by Donatas Žukauskas In Stock
By Donatas Žukauskas
Located in Rudamina, LT
Pendant light “BALANCE”, black, tall A combination of natural stone-like rigidity and lightness
Metal
Unavailable|$450 / item
Biomorphic Pendant by Studio Chora, Organic Hanging Light Fixture, Made-to-order
By Studio Chora
Located in Albuquerque, NM
Hanging pendant light fixture by Studio Chora, Biomorphic Series. Hardwired. Current production and
Plaster, Paper
Unavailable|$450 / item
Biomorphic Pendant by Studio Chora, Organic Hanging Light Fixture, Made-to-order
Located in Albuquerque, NM
Hanging pendant light fixture by Studio Chora, Biomorphic Series. Hardwired. Current production and
Plaster, Paper
Unavailable|$5,654 / item
Bloom floor light - Black
By Umut Yamac
Located in London, GB
origami lights. Made from synthetic paper, both lightweight and recyclable, the shades are pleated to
Aluminum
Unavailable|$5,654 / item
Bloom floor light - Oxide red
By Umut Yamac
Located in London, GB
origami lights. Made from synthetic paper, both lightweight and recyclable, the shades are pleated to
Aluminum
Unavailable|$5,654 / item
Bloom floor light - Pebble grey
By Umut Yamac
Located in London, GB
origami lights. Made from synthetic paper, both lightweight and recyclable, the shades are pleated to
Aluminum
Unavailable
A Six Light Modern Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
An Italian Mahogany and Brass Six-Light Chandelier, circa 1950. The Brass Stem Joined by a Mahogany
Brass
Unavailable|$923
Akari Light Sculpture 30A Isamu Noguchi
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Venezia, VENETO
washi paper, bamboo ribs and a structure in black lacquered metal. Akari light sculptures are
Metal
Unavailable|$1,028
21st Century Pleated Ceiling Light by Graham Bibby
By Graham Bibby
Located in London, GB
Hand pleated parchment paper ceiling light by Graham Bibby. English fashion designer Milan based
Parchment Paper
Unavailable|$5,150 / item
Contemporary Ozone Brasilia S Ceiling Light with White Shade
By Ozone
Located in Geneve, CH
. The shade is in white polycarbonate with paper diffusion material, and is easy for maintenance.
Aluminum
Unavailable|$750 / item
Japanese inspired mid-century white Walnut and Brass Ceiling Light
Located in Ventura, CA
and paper shade brings a soft glow to any space. These pendants are equally beautiful off during the
Brass
Biomorphic Line by Studio Chora, 'Salpinx' Light Sculpture, White Plaster Stone
By Studio Chora
Located in Albuquerque, NM
light sculptures are hand moulded from a composite paper clay and delicate, mineral gypsum plaster. The
Plaster, Paper
Biomorphic Line by Studio Chora, 'Salpinx' Light Fixture, White Plaster Stone
By Studio Chora
Located in Albuquerque, NM
light sculptures are hand moulded from a composite paper clay and delicate, mineral gypsum plaster. The
Plaster, Paper
Biomorphic Line by Studio Chora, 'Salpinx' Light Chandelier, White Plaster Stone
By Studio Chora
Located in Albuquerque, NM
light sculptures are hand moulded from a composite paper clay and delicate, mineral gypsum plaster. The
Plaster, Paper
Unavailable|$3,250 / item
Biomorphic Line by Studio Chora, Handmade Light Fixture, Stone, Made-to-order
By Studio Chora
Located in Albuquerque, NM
seller before ordering. Biomorphic: ‘bios' meaning life and 'morphe' meaning form. This light
Plaster, Paper
Unavailable|$3,250 / item
Biomorphic Line by Studio Chora, Custom Light Fixture, Stone, Made-To-Order
By Studio Chora
Located in Albuquerque, NM
. Message seller before ordering. Biomorphic: ‘bios' meaning life and 'morphe' meaning form. This light
Plaster, Paper
Sold|$514
Large 'Cigar' Pendant Light
By George Nelson
Located in London, GB
By George Nelson. A waxed paper pendant light with brushed nickel ceiling plate, gallery and
Nickel
Sold|$239
Medium 'Cigar' Pendant Light
By George Nelson
Located in London, GB
By George Nelson. A waxed paper pendant light with brushed nickel ceiling plate, gallery and
Nickel
'Pear' Pendant Light by George Nelson
By George Nelson
Located in London, GB
A waxed paper pendant light with brushed nickel ceiling plate, gallery and original flex, multiples
Nickel
French Designer, Pendant Light, Rattan, Paper, France, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A rattan and paper pendant light designed and produced in France, c. 1970s. Overall Dimensions
Rattan, Paper
Small 'Cigar' Pendant Light by George Nelson
By George Nelson
Located in London, GB
A waxed paper pendant light with brushed nickel ceiling plate, gallery and original flex, multiples
Nickel
Swedish Designer, Pendant Light, Cast Iron, Glass, Paper, Sweden, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A cast-iron, glass and parchment paper pendant light designed and produced in Sweden, 1930s
Iron
Swedish Designer, Pendant Light, Brass, Washi Paper, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and washi-paper pendant light designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1950s. Tarnish spot on
Brass
Swedish Designer, Pendant Light, Glass, Fabric, Parchment, Metal, Sweden, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A glass, red fabric, metal and brown parchment paper pendant light designed and produced in Sweden
Metal
Jimken paper sculptural pendant light by Ingo Maurer
By Ingo Maurer
Located in London, GB
The delicate sculptural 'Jimken' pendant lamp by Ingo Maurer. Featuring softly pleated rice paper
Plastic, Paper
French Designer, Pendant Light, Rattan, Paper, France, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A rattan and off-white paper designed and produced in France, c. 1960s Overall Dimensions (inches
Rattan, Paper
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.
Working with resin, a tricky material, has created moments of failure — and enlightenment.
Commissioned for the lakeside villa of a Finnish industrialist, it illuminated visits with dignitaries.
Across New York, there’s no shortage of statement lighting on view.
The 1920s design is a thrilling combination of saturated colors, ancient motifs and modern aesthetics.
Designed by a giant of Swedish lighting, the large-scale fixtures bring major drama.
The alluring pendant light exemplifies the designer’s winsome mid-career work.
Before founding the Memphis Group, Sottsass bent the rules of lighting design with the wonderfully wavy Cometa.
Warm chalet style meets cool Bauhaus functionality in Pietro Cascella’s cleverly carved creation.