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

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

Located in High Point, NC

A brass, brown paper and glass pendant light designed and produced in Sweden, 1930s. Dimensions of

Category

Vintage 1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Elhå Belysning, Pendant Light, Metal, Parchment Paper, Sweden, 1940s
Elhå Belysning, Pendant Light, Metal, Parchment Paper, Sweden, 1940s

Elhå Belysning, Pendant Light, Metal, Parchment Paper, Sweden, 1940s

Located in High Point, NC

A beige-lacquered metal and brown parchment paper "Liberty" pendant light attributed Elhå Belysning

Category

Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Austrian Designer, Pendant Light, Paper, Metal, Plastic, Austria, 1950s
Austrian Designer, Pendant Light, Paper, Metal, Plastic, Austria, 1950s

Austrian Designer, Pendant Light, Paper, Metal, Plastic, Austria, 1950s

Located in High Point, NC

A beige paper, white lacquered metal and black plastic pendant light designed and produced in

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Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Modernica White Paper Bubble Light
Modernica White Paper Bubble Light

Modernica White Paper Bubble Light

Located in Astoria, NY

Modernica White Paper Bubble Light, with chrome frame and "Modernica" label to top rim. 33" H x 10

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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Paper

Early Vintage Isamu Noguchi Akari Light Sculpture 45D Paper Hanging Pendant Lamp
Early Vintage Isamu Noguchi Akari Light Sculpture 45D Paper Hanging Pendant Lamp

Early Vintage Isamu Noguchi Akari Light Sculpture 45D Paper Hanging Pendant Lamp

By Ozeki & Co. Ltd. 1, Isamu Noguchi

Located in Troy, MI

Early and rare unused model 45D Akari light sculpture by Isamu Noguchi Manufactured in Gifu Japan

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Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Italian Rattan Pendant Light
Italian Rattan Pendant Light

Italian Rattan Pendant Light

By Bonacina

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Beautiful large rattan pendant light from Italy, 1960's. Original rattan frame with nice patina and

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Ingo Maurer Uchiwa Fan Pendant Light
Ingo Maurer Uchiwa Fan Pendant Light

Ingo Maurer Uchiwa Fan Pendant Light

Located in New York, NY

Hanging light, part of a series of similar works incorporating uchiwa paper and bamboo fans.

Category

20th Century German Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Paper

Light Fixture and Paper Lantern by Andrew Stansell
Light Fixture and Paper Lantern by Andrew Stansell

Light Fixture and Paper Lantern by Andrew Stansell

By Andrew Stansell

Located in Wainscott, NY

Intersect - a Japanese paper and steel armature structural light fixture, lantern. Can be used as a

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Chandeliers and Pendants

Mini Bubble Pendant Light by George Nelson
Mini Bubble Pendant Light by George Nelson

Mini Bubble Pendant Light by George Nelson

By George Nelson

Located in London, GB

A paper spherical pendant light with brushed nickel ceiling plate, gallery and original flex

Category

Late 20th Century British Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Nickel

Swedish Designer, Pendant Light, Parchment, Fabric, Sweden, 1970s
Swedish Designer, Pendant Light, Parchment, Fabric, Sweden, 1970s

Swedish Designer, Pendant Light, Parchment, Fabric, Sweden, 1970s

Located in High Point, NC

A floral and butterfly printed beige parchment and fabric pendant light designed and produced in

Category

Vintage 1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Fabric, Parchment Paper

Gregory Van Pelt Corrugated Cardboard Pendant Light, Circa 1970
Gregory Van Pelt Corrugated Cardboard Pendant Light, Circa 1970

Gregory Van Pelt Corrugated Cardboard Pendant Light, Circa 1970

By Gregory Van Pelt

Located in Rochester, NY

Corrugated cardboard paper conical form pendant light by Gregory Van Pelt in nicely aged all

Category

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

Materials

Plastic, Wood, Paper

Santa & Cole Tekio Circular P8 Pendant Light by Anthony Dickens
Santa & Cole Tekio Circular P8 Pendant Light by Anthony Dickens

Santa & Cole Tekio Circular P8 Pendant Light by Anthony Dickens

By Santa & Cole

Located in Rochester, England

Add a touch of modern elegance to your space with the Santa & Cole Tekio Circular P8 Pendant Light

Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Paper

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

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

Located in High Point, NC

A gold-painted metal, embroidery and string fabric, brown parchment paper and glass pendant light

Category

Vintage 1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Fabric, Glass, Parchment Paper

André Butzer, Limited Edition Book and Signed, Hand-Painted ‘Pendant Light’
André Butzer, Limited Edition Book and Signed, Hand-Painted ‘Pendant Light’

André Butzer, Limited Edition Book and Signed, Hand-Painted ‘Pendant Light’

By TASCHEN

Located in Los Angeles, CA

contemporary painting. In this exclusive Art Edition of one of a hundred individually painted pendant lights

Category

2010s European Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Glass, Paper

Kumo Ceiling Light
Kumo Ceiling Light

Kumo Ceiling Light

Located in Los Angeles, CA

"Kumo" ceiling lamp/pendant made by Japanese lighting designer Yuri Kinoshita. Woven hand made

Category

20th Century Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Iron

Hollywood Regency Light
Hollywood Regency Light

Hollywood Regency Light

Located in Tarry Town, NY

Vintage Hollywood Regency white lacquered light with gray paper shades.

Category

Vintage 1960s Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Wood, Lacquer, 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

Viennese Secession Light
Viennese Secession Light

Viennese Secession Light

Located in New York, NY

A wonderful original 1910 hanging Austrian light from an old Viennese coffee house. Restored and

Category

Early 20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Forged Iron Ceiling Light
Forged Iron Ceiling Light

Forged Iron Ceiling Light

Located in London, GB

A six-light forged iron and parchment shades ceiling light Spain, mid 20th Century 105 cm high by

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

Materials

Wrought Iron

Massive Contemporary Cage Light Fixture
Massive Contemporary Cage Light Fixture

Massive Contemporary Cage Light Fixture

Located in North Miami, FL

This is very oversized cage style hanging light with paper difuser and 4 edison bulbs interior

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21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Post-Modern Chandeliers and Pend...

Materials

Metal

Massive Contemporary Cage Light Fixture
Massive Contemporary Cage Light Fixture

Massive Contemporary Cage Light Fixture

Located in North Miami, FL

This is very oversized cage style hanging light with paper difuser and 4 edison bulbs interior

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21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Post-Modern Chandeliers and Pend...

Materials

Metal

Large Forged Iron Ceiling Light
Large Forged Iron Ceiling Light

Large Forged Iron Ceiling Light

Located in London, GB

A large eight-arm forged iron and parchment shades ceiling light Spain, mid 20th Century 74 cm high

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

Materials

Wrought Iron

Gerald Thurston - Lightolier Hanging Light
Gerald Thurston - Lightolier Hanging Light

Gerald Thurston - Lightolier Hanging Light

Located in Los Angeles, CA

multi-material hanging fixture for Lightolier..slitted brass and perforated metal upper diffuser, parchment 'skin', accordian pleated diffuser (plastic), on/off finial at center of p...

Category

Vintage 1950s American Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal, Brass

Swedish Art Deco Ceiling Light, 1930s
Swedish Art Deco Ceiling Light, 1930s

Swedish Art Deco Ceiling Light, 1930s

Located in Vienna, AT

Swedish Art Deco ceiling light from the 1930s. A large „raw glass“ disc with chipped edge (and

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Vintage 1930s European Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Isamu Noguchi Akari 75D Light Sculpture
Isamu Noguchi Akari 75D Light Sculpture

Isamu Noguchi Akari 75D Light Sculpture

By Isamu Noguchi

Located in Dronten, NL

structure covered by washi paper. Rewired for U.S. standards. New cord and canopy from Noguchi Museum

Category

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

Materials

Bamboo, Paper

Forged Iron and Parchment Ceiling Light
Forged Iron and Parchment Ceiling Light

Forged Iron and Parchment Ceiling Light

Located in London, GB

A forged iron eight-arm ceiling light, with its original parchment shades. Spain, third quarter of

Category

Vintage 1950s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Iron

Isamu Noguchi Akari 33N Light Sculpture
Isamu Noguchi Akari 33N Light Sculpture

Isamu Noguchi Akari 33N Light Sculpture

By Isamu Noguchi

Located in Dronten, NL

structure covered by washi paper. Wired for U.S. standards. Recent version in immaculate condition. This

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

Materials

Bamboo, Paper

Celling light attributed to Boris Lacroix
Celling light attributed to Boris Lacroix

Celling light attributed to Boris Lacroix

Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR

with shades, shades fixation metal pieces,sockets, wire : refurbished

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Vintage 1950s French Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass, Copper

ceiling light atributed to boris lacroix
ceiling light atributed to boris lacroix

ceiling light atributed to boris lacroix

Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR

Has to be electrified On the detail pictures you have a dimentions picture with is in cm

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Vintage 1950s French Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass, Metal

Isamu Noguchi Akari 70N Light Sculpture
Isamu Noguchi Akari 70N Light Sculpture

Isamu Noguchi Akari 70N Light Sculpture

By Isamu Noguchi

Located in Dronten, NL

structure covered by washi paper. Wired for U.S. standards. New cord and black enameled steel canopy from

Category

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

Materials

Bamboo, Paper

Isamu Noguchi Akari 75D Light Sculpture
Isamu Noguchi Akari 75D Light Sculpture

Isamu Noguchi Akari 75D Light Sculpture

By Isamu Noguchi

Located in Dronten, NL

structure covered by washi paper. Rewired for U.S. standards. New cord and canopy from Noguchi Museum

Category

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

Materials

Bamboo, Paper

Isamu Noguchi Akari 33N Light Sculpture
Isamu Noguchi Akari 33N Light Sculpture

Isamu Noguchi Akari 33N Light Sculpture

By Isamu Noguchi

Located in Dronten, NL

structure covered by washi paper. Wired for U.S. standards. This fixture has one socket. We recommend one

Category

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

Materials

Bamboo, Paper

Isamu Noguchi Akari 70N Light Sculpture
Isamu Noguchi Akari 70N Light Sculpture

Isamu Noguchi Akari 70N Light Sculpture

By Isamu Noguchi

Located in Dronten, NL

structure covered by washi paper. Rewired for U.S. standards. New cord and canopy from Noguchi Museum

Category

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

Materials

Bamboo, Paper

Model 31N Light Sculpture by Isamu Noguchi
Model 31N Light Sculpture by Isamu Noguchi

Model 31N Light Sculpture by Isamu Noguchi

By Akari, Isamu Noguchi

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Model 31N light sculpture by Isamu Noguchi. Designed and manufactured in Japan, circa 1960s

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Vintage 1960s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Early Isamu Noguchi Akari light sculpture, Model K.
Early Isamu Noguchi Akari light sculpture, Model K.

Early Isamu Noguchi Akari light sculpture, Model K.

By Isamu Noguchi

Located in Brooklyn, NY

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

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

Materials

Bamboo, Paper

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

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2010s Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Isamu Noguchi Akari 39 Extra Large Light Sculpture
Isamu Noguchi Akari 39 Extra Large Light Sculpture

Isamu Noguchi Akari 39 Extra Large Light Sculpture

By Isamu Noguchi

Located in Dronten, NL

. Bambu structure covered by washi paper. Original 1950s version, new cord and canopy from the Noguchi

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

Materials

Bamboo, Paper

20th Century Ceiling Light Uchiwa by Ingo Maurer, Germany
20th Century Ceiling Light Uchiwa by Ingo Maurer, Germany

20th Century Ceiling Light Uchiwa by Ingo Maurer, Germany

By Ingo Maurer

Located in London, GB

Ceiling lamp "Uchiwa" by Ingo Maurer. Japanese paper and bamboo, Germany, 1973. Dimensions: H

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Mid-20th Century German Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Bamboo, Paper

Akari Model 33n Light Sculpture by Isamu Noguchi
Akari Model 33n Light Sculpture by Isamu Noguchi

Akari Model 33n Light Sculpture by Isamu Noguchi

By Ozeki & Co. Ltd. 1, Isamu Noguchi

Located in Tokyo, Tokyo

Isamu Noguchi lighting, vintage 33n of the Akari series. What was left of the dead stock. A tag from the time is also included. This is one of Akari's early vintage pieces in good...

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Vintage 1950s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

6 Light Wrought Iron Chandelier with Original Parchment Shades
6 Light Wrought Iron Chandelier with Original Parchment Shades

6 Light Wrought Iron Chandelier with Original Parchment Shades

Located in New York, NY

unmatched in simple classic design. Soft light emerges out of the parchment shades.

Category

Vintage 1930s French Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Wrought Iron

Vintage Akari Light Sculpture Model L3 by Isamu Noguchi
Vintage Akari Light Sculpture Model L3 by Isamu Noguchi

Vintage Akari Light Sculpture Model L3 by Isamu Noguchi

By Isamu Noguchi, Akari

Located in Chalk Hill, PA

Akari Light Sculpture model L3 designed by Isamu Noguchi. This is a vintage, used model from an

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

Materials

Metal

Collection of Five Light Sculptures by Isamu Noguchi for Akari
Collection of Five Light Sculptures by Isamu Noguchi for Akari

Collection of Five Light Sculptures by Isamu Noguchi for Akari

By Akari, Isamu Noguchi

Located in Los Angeles, CA

, Japan, the paper lanterns are a blend of Japanese handcraft and modernist form. The lamps are created

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Vintage 1960s Japanese Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Midcentury Lorin Marsh Polished Nickel Parchment Drum Chandelier Light Fixture
Midcentury Lorin Marsh Polished Nickel Parchment Drum Chandelier Light Fixture

Midcentury Lorin Marsh Polished Nickel Parchment Drum Chandelier Light Fixture

By Lorin Marsh

Located in Roslyn, NY

A wonderful Mid-Century Modern Lorin Marsh polished nickel parchment drum Chandelier / 6-Light

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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Nickel

Early and Rare Model 19A Light Sculpture by Isamu Noguchi for Akari
Early and Rare Model 19A Light Sculpture by Isamu Noguchi for Akari

Early and Rare Model 19A Light Sculpture by Isamu Noguchi for Akari

By Isamu Noguchi, Akari

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Early and Rare Model 19A Light Sculpture by Isamu Noguchi for Akari. Manufactured in Japan, 1951

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Vintage 1950s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Steel

Maison Lunel Four-Light Chandelier Brass and Gun Metal French Mid-Century Modern
Maison Lunel Four-Light Chandelier Brass and Gun Metal French Mid-Century Modern

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.

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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal, Brass

Unique Isamu Noguchi #32N Akari Light Sculpture, ink signed: Noguchi 5/5 '68
Unique Isamu Noguchi #32N Akari Light Sculpture, ink signed: Noguchi 5/5 '68

Unique Isamu Noguchi #32N Akari Light Sculpture, ink signed: Noguchi 5/5 '68

By Isamu Noguchi

Located in Chicago, IL

A very rare Isamu Noguchi #32N Akari Light Sculpture in it's original box. Very rare as it has

Category

Vintage 1960s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Wire

José Thenée Working Drawing: Hanging Pendant Light
José Thenée Working Drawing: Hanging Pendant Light

José Thenée Working Drawing: Hanging Pendant Light

Located in Wainscott, NY

Jose Thenne was a master ironworker who worked in Argentina at the turn of the 20th century. This is an original construction drawing for one of his fixtures, archivally framed.

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Early 20th Century Argentine Drawings

Materials

Charcoal, Ink, Paper

José Thenée Working Drawing: Hanging Pendant Light
José Thenée Working Drawing: Hanging Pendant Light

José Thenée Working Drawing: Hanging Pendant Light

Located in Wainscott, NY

Jose Thenne was a master ironworker who worked in Argentina at the turn of the 20th century. This is an original construction drawing for one of his fixtures, archivally framed.

Category

Early 20th Century Argentine Drawings

Materials

Charcoal, Ink, Paper

French Designer, Pendant Light, Bamboo, Paper, France, 1970s
French Designer, Pendant Light, Bamboo, Paper, France, 1970s

French Designer, Pendant Light, Bamboo, Paper, France, 1970s

Located in High Point, NC

A bamboo and paper pendant light designed and produced in France, c. 1970s. Overall Dimensions

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Vintage 1970s French Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Bamboo, Paper

Elhå Belysning, Pendant Light, Metal, Parchment Paper, Sweden, 1940s
Elhå Belysning, Pendant Light, Metal, Parchment Paper, Sweden, 1940s

Elhå Belysning, Pendant Light, Metal, Parchment Paper, Sweden, 1940s

Located in High Point, NC

A beige-lacquered metal and brown parchment paper "Liberty" pendant light attributed Elhå Belysning

Category

Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Large ‘Uchiwa’ Pendant Light Chandelier, Ingo Maurer, Bamboo Paper, 1970s
Large ‘Uchiwa’ Pendant Light Chandelier, Ingo Maurer, Bamboo Paper, 1970s

Large ‘Uchiwa’ Pendant Light Chandelier, Ingo Maurer, Bamboo Paper, 1970s

By Ingo Maurer

Located in Hausmannstätten, AT

A large and sculptural ‘Uchiwa’ light fixture with six large rice paper palm shaped leaves

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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Bamboo, Paper

Large ‘Uchiwa’ Pendant Light Chandelier, Ingo Maurer, Bamboo Paper, 1970s
Large ‘Uchiwa’ Pendant Light Chandelier, Ingo Maurer, Bamboo Paper, 1970s

Large ‘Uchiwa’ Pendant Light Chandelier, Ingo Maurer, Bamboo Paper, 1970s

By Ingo Maurer

Located in Hausmannstätten, AT

A large and sculptural ‘Uchiwa’ light fixture with six large rice paper palm shaped leaves

Category

Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Bamboo, Paper

Light Fixture and Paper Lantern by Andrew Stansell
Light Fixture and Paper Lantern by Andrew Stansell

Light Fixture and Paper Lantern by Andrew Stansell

By Andrew Stansell

Located in Wainscott, NY

Light fixture and paper lantern by Andrew Stansell, intersect - a Japanese paper and steel armature

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Paper

Midcentury White Pendant Light, 1960s, Germany
Midcentury White Pendant Light, 1960s, Germany

Midcentury White Pendant Light, 1960s, Germany

Located in Hagenbach, DE

This unique pendant lamp from 1960s Germany showcases a beautifully minimalist and timeless design

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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Fabric, Paper

Large Rattan Pendant Hanging Light, 1960s
Large Rattan Pendant Hanging Light, 1960s

Large Rattan Pendant Hanging Light, 1960s

Located in Barcelona, ES

A cool handcrafted rattan large ceiling pendant hanging light with inner paper shade, Spain, 1960s

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20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Wicker, Rattan, Paper

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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 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
    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 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 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 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.
  • 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.