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Rattan Pendant Hanging Light / Lantern, 1960s
Rattan Pendant Hanging Light / Lantern, 1960s

Rattan Pendant Hanging Light / Lantern, 1960s

Located in Barcelona, ES

A cool handcrafted rattan large ceiling pendant hanging light with chinoiserie accents, Spain

Category

20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Wicker, Rattan, Paper

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

Rattan Large Pendant Hanging Light, 1960s

Located in Barcelona, ES

A cool handcrafted rattan large ceiling pendant hanging light with chinoiserie accents, Spain

Category

20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Wicker, Rattan, Paper

Rattan Pendant Hanging Light / Lantern, 1960s
Rattan Pendant Hanging Light / Lantern, 1960s

Rattan Pendant Hanging Light / Lantern, 1960s

Located in Barcelona, ES

Eye-catching handcrafted rattan ceiling pendant hanging light, Spain, 1960s. This lantern has an

Category

20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Wicker, Cane, Rattan, Paper

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

Rattan Large Pendant Hanging Light / Lantern, 1960s

Located in Barcelona, ES

A cool handcrafted rattan large ceiling pendant hanging light with chinoiserie accents, Spain

Category

20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Wicker, Rattan, Paper

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

Rattan Large Pendant Hanging Light / Lantern, 1960s

Located in Barcelona, ES

A cool handcrafted rattan large ceiling pendant hanging light with chinoiserie accents, Spain

Category

20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Wicker, Rattan, Paper

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

Rattan Large Pendant Hanging Light / Lantern, 1960s

Located in Barcelona, ES

A cool handcrafted rattan large ceiling pendant hanging light with chinoiserie accents, Spain

Category

20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Wicker, Rattan, Paper

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

Rattan Large Pendant Hanging Light / Lantern, 1960s

Located in Barcelona, ES

A cool handcrafted rattan large ceiling pendant hanging light with chinoiserie accents, Spain

Category

20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Wicker, Rattan, Paper

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

Rattan Large Pendant Hanging Light / Lantern, 1960s

Located in Barcelona, ES

A cool handcrafted rattan large ceiling pendant hanging light with chinoiserie accents, Spain

Category

20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Wicker, Rattan, Paper

French Pendant Light or Lantern in Rattan, 1950s
French Pendant Light or Lantern in Rattan, 1950s

French Pendant Light or Lantern in Rattan, 1950s

Located in Antwerp, BE

Bamboo and rattan french pendant lamp. Mid-century round piece with an interior parchment paper

Category

Mid-20th Century French Bohemian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Cane, Rattan, Parchment Paper

Mid-Century Modern European Pendant Light after Achille Castiglioni
Mid-Century Modern European Pendant Light after Achille Castiglioni

Mid-Century Modern European Pendant Light after Achille Castiglioni

By Achille Castiglioni

Located in Chula Vista, CA

For your consideration a vintage Mid-Century Modern hanging pendant light in the manner of Achille

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Pendant Light, Rupert Nikoll, Brass Wood Parchment Shades, 1960s
Pendant Light, Rupert Nikoll, Brass Wood Parchment Shades, 1960s

Pendant Light, Rupert Nikoll, Brass Wood Parchment Shades, 1960s

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

Located in Hausmannstätten, AT

A fantastic pendant light three arms made of brass and walnut wood with parchment lamp shades by

Category

Vintage 1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Rattan and Bamboo Spanish Midcentury Bell Pendant Hanging Light, 1960s
Rattan and Bamboo Spanish Midcentury Bell Pendant Hanging Light, 1960s

Rattan and Bamboo Spanish Midcentury Bell Pendant Hanging Light, 1960s

Located in Barcelona, ES

A cool handcrafted rattan ceiling lamp / pendant hanging light with geometric decorative accents

Category

20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan, Paper

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

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

Located in High Point, NC

An etched glass, chrome, brass, parchment paper and fabric pendant light designed and produced in

Category

Vintage 1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass, Chrome

French Modernist Rattan Pagoda Pendant / Hanging Light with Chinoiserie Accents
French Modernist Rattan Pagoda Pendant / Hanging Light with Chinoiserie Accents

French Modernist Rattan Pagoda Pendant / Hanging Light with Chinoiserie Accents

Located in Barcelona, ES

One of a kind chinoiserie style handcrafted bamboo and Rattan Pagoda shape pendant lamp with a

Category

Mid-20th Century French Chinoiserie Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Wicker, Cane, Parchment Paper, Bamboo, Rattan

Vintage Isamu Noguchi Akari Light Sculpture 21A Pendant Saucer Lamp Unused
Vintage Isamu Noguchi Akari Light Sculpture 21A Pendant Saucer Lamp Unused

Vintage Isamu Noguchi Akari Light Sculpture 21A Pendant Saucer Lamp Unused

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

Located in Troy, MI

Vintage unused model 21A Akari light sculpture by Isamu Noguchi Manufactured in Gifu Japan by

Category

Vintage 1970s Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Bamboo, Paper

Rattan Globe Pendant Light or Lantern with Loop Details, Spain, 1960s
Rattan Globe Pendant Light or Lantern with Loop Details, Spain, 1960s

Rattan Globe Pendant Light or Lantern with Loop Details, Spain, 1960s

By Franco Albini

Located in Barcelona, ES

manner of Franco Albini. It has an inner cylindrical paper lamp shade to difusse the light. It hangs from

Category

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

Materials

Wicker, Cane, Rattan, Paper

Mid-Century Modern Bamboo Rattan Chinoiserie Pendant Hanging Light, France 1950s
Mid-Century Modern Bamboo Rattan Chinoiserie Pendant Hanging Light, France 1950s

Mid-Century Modern Bamboo Rattan Chinoiserie Pendant Hanging Light, France 1950s

Located in Barcelona, ES

Handcrafted bamboo and rattan pendant lamp with a paper shade. Manufactured at the Mid-Century

Category

Mid-20th Century French Chinoiserie Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Cane, Parchment Paper, Wicker, Bamboo, Rattan

Brass Pendant Light Chandelier by Rupert Nikoll, Organic Shades, Austria, 1950s
Brass Pendant Light Chandelier by Rupert Nikoll, Organic Shades, Austria, 1950s

Brass Pendant Light Chandelier by Rupert Nikoll, Organic Shades, Austria, 1950s

By Rupert Nikoll, J.T. Kalmar, Stilnovo

Located in Hausmannstätten, AT

A brass chandelier with six organic shaped arms and lamp shades by Rupert Nikoll, Vienna, Austria, manufactured in midcentury, in 1950s. The brass parts have a warm aged hue. The par...

Category

Vintage 1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Pendant Light Chandelier 'Holzstern' by J.T. Kalmar, Brass Walnut Wood, 1950s
Pendant Light Chandelier 'Holzstern' by J.T. Kalmar, Brass Walnut Wood, 1950s

Pendant Light Chandelier 'Holzstern' by J.T. Kalmar, Brass Walnut Wood, 1950s

By J.T. Kalmar, Kalmar Lighting

Located in Hausmannstätten, AT

in the Kalmar Lighting catalogue from 1960. There are other light fixtures (chandeliers, pendant

Category

Vintage 1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Pendant Light Chandelier 'Gavotte' by J.T. Kalmar, Brass Parchment Shades, 1960s
Pendant Light Chandelier 'Gavotte' by J.T. Kalmar, Brass Parchment Shades, 1960s

Pendant Light Chandelier 'Gavotte' by J.T. Kalmar, Brass Parchment Shades, 1960s

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

Located in Hausmannstätten, AT

A fantastic pendant light model 'Gavotte' no. '3762/M 6' by J.T. Kalmar, Vienna, Austria

Category

Vintage 1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Brass Pendant Light Chandelier 'RUMBA' by J.T. Kalmar, Parchment Shades, 1960
Brass Pendant Light Chandelier 'RUMBA' by J.T. Kalmar, Parchment Shades, 1960

Brass Pendant Light Chandelier 'RUMBA' by J.T. Kalmar, Parchment Shades, 1960

By J.T. Kalmar, Josef Frank

Located in Hausmannstätten, AT

A brass pendant chandelier model 'RUMBA' no. 3742/3 with three arms and parchment lamp shades by

Category

Vintage 1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Isamu Noguchi Hanging Light
Isamu Noguchi Hanging Light

Isamu Noguchi Hanging Light

By Isamu Noguchi

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Hanging light, Model #UF4-L10 This rare original lamp from the 1970s is sold with the original box

Category

Vintage 1970s Japanese Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Steel

George Nelson Bubble Light
George Nelson Bubble Light

George Nelson Bubble Light

By George Nelson

Located in San Francisco, CA

A Bubble light by George Nelson for The Howard Miller Company. Apple shaped with the original label

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Stainless Steel

Large Italian Parchment Light Fixture
Large Italian Parchment Light Fixture

Large Italian Parchment Light Fixture

Located in New York, NY

A circa 1980's Italian hand made parchment light fixture with 10 interior lights. Measurements

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Bronze

Swedish designer floral ceiling light, 1940s
Swedish designer floral ceiling light, 1940s

Swedish designer floral ceiling light, 1940s

Located in Eskilstuna, SE

Beautiful Swedish modern pendant by unknown designer in the first half of the 20th century. Body

Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern 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 16A Light Sculpture
Isamu Noguchi Akari 16A Light Sculpture

Isamu Noguchi Akari 16A Light Sculpture

By Isamu Noguchi

Located in Dronten, NL

Akari 16A pendant designed by Isamu Noguchi, 1951. Manufactured by Ozeki & Co. in Japan. Bambu

Category

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

Materials

Bamboo, Paper

Seed Light Sculpture by Stephen White
Seed Light Sculpture by Stephen White

Seed Light Sculpture by Stephen White

By Stephen White

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Beautifully illuminated one of a kind handmade light sculpture.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Wood, Paper

Isamu Noguchi Akari YP1 Light Sculpture
Isamu Noguchi Akari YP1 Light Sculpture

Isamu Noguchi Akari YP1 Light Sculpture

By Isamu Noguchi

Located in Dronten, NL

Beautiful Akari YP1 pendant designed by Isamu Noguchi, 1951. Manufactured by Ozeki & Co. in Japan

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. 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 70EN Light Sculpture
Isamu Noguchi Akari 70EN Light Sculpture

Isamu Noguchi Akari 70EN 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 16A Light Sculpture
Isamu Noguchi Akari 16A Light Sculpture

Isamu Noguchi Akari 16A Light Sculpture

By Isamu Noguchi

Located in Dronten, NL

structure covered by washi paper. Wired for U.S. standards. Recent version, new cord and 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 70EN Light Sculpture
Isamu Noguchi Akari 70EN Light Sculpture

Isamu Noguchi Akari 70EN 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 75D Light 1950, Japan
Isamu Noguchi Akari 75D Light 1950, Japan

Isamu Noguchi Akari 75D Light 1950, Japan

By Isamu Noguchi

Located in London, GB

Discover the timeless allure of the Isamu Noguchi Akari Lamp, model 75D, a pendant lamp/light

Category

Vintage 1950s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Paper

Celling Light by Henri Fernandez for Antiques Mc
Celling Light by Henri Fernandez for Antiques Mc

Celling Light by Henri Fernandez for Antiques Mc

By Antiques MC, Henri Fernandez

Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR

Ceiling light by Henri Fernandez for Antiquesmc in the style of Borris Lacroix.

Category

2010s French Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Gregory Van Pelt Cardboard Hanging Light Fixture
Gregory Van Pelt Cardboard Hanging Light Fixture

Gregory Van Pelt Cardboard Hanging Light Fixture

By Frank Gehry, Gregory Van Pelt

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Gregory Van Pelt Stacked Cardboard hanging Fixture. Wood cone top and hanging wood ball switch. In nice original condition, iconic 1970's sensibilities and vibe. Looks amazing whe...

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Wood, Paper

Isamu Noguchi 'Endless Column' Hanging Akari Light Sculpture
Isamu Noguchi 'Endless Column' Hanging Akari Light Sculpture

Isamu Noguchi 'Endless Column' Hanging Akari Light Sculpture

By Isamu Noguchi

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Isamu Noguchi 'Endless Column' hanging Akari light sculpture. Suspension model D. A tribute to

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

Materials

Metal

Eight Light Horizontal Forged Iron Chandelier, Two in Stock
Eight Light Horizontal Forged Iron Chandelier, Two in Stock

Eight Light Horizontal Forged Iron Chandelier, Two in Stock

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 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

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

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

Vintage Isamu Noguchi Akari light sculpture, Model UF4-33N
Vintage Isamu Noguchi Akari light sculpture, Model UF4-33N

Vintage Isamu Noguchi Akari light sculpture, Model UF4-33N

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

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 Akari, Isamu Noguchi

Located in Glendale, CA

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

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Vintage 1950s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

"Uchiwa" Fan Wall Light by Ingo Maurer, circa 1970s
"Uchiwa" Fan Wall Light by Ingo Maurer, circa 1970s

"Uchiwa" Fan Wall Light by Ingo Maurer, circa 1970s

By Ingo Maurer, M Design

Located in Wiesbaden, Hessen

paper fan. Socket: 1 x E27 Edison for standard screw bulbs. (Pair available).

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Vintage 1970s German Japonisme Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Bamboo, Paper

"Uchiwa" Fan Wall Light by Ingo Maurer, circa 1970s
"Uchiwa" Fan Wall Light by Ingo Maurer, circa 1970s

"Uchiwa" Fan Wall Light by Ingo Maurer, circa 1970s

By Ingo Maurer, M Design

Located in Wiesbaden, Hessen

rice paper fan. Socket: 1 x E27 Edison for standard screw bulbs. (Pair available).

Category

Vintage 1970s German Japonisme Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Bamboo, Paper

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

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

Rare Adjustable Ceiling Light in Brass and Suede
Rare Adjustable Ceiling Light in Brass and Suede

Rare Adjustable Ceiling Light in Brass and Suede

Located in Antwerp, BE

Adjustable ceiling fixture in brass, suede and parchment. Diameter 45 cm. Minimum height 90 cm. Maximum height 120 cm.

Category

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

Materials

Metal, Brass

Tall Mid Century Modern Isamu Noguchi Akari E Light Sculpture
Tall Mid Century Modern Isamu Noguchi Akari E Light Sculpture

Tall Mid Century Modern Isamu Noguchi Akari E Light Sculpture

By Isamu Noguchi

Located in Dronten, NL

Beautiful, very hard to find tall Akari E pendant designed by Isamu Noguchi, 1951. Manufactured by

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

Materials

Bamboo, Paper

Elegant Pair of 1960s Bubble Light by George Nelson

Elegant Pair of 1960s Bubble Light by George Nelson

By George Nelson

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Elegant pair of George Nelson bubble lights, we can sell them individual, price is for the pair.  

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Rare Large "SAN -JU" Uchiwa Light Fixture by Ingo Maurer, 1970s
Rare Large "SAN -JU" Uchiwa Light Fixture by Ingo Maurer, 1970s

Rare Large "SAN -JU" Uchiwa Light Fixture by Ingo Maurer, 1970s

By Ingo Maurer

Located in Wiesbaden, Hessen

Rare, large 30 fan Uchiwa "SAN -JU" pendant light by Ingo Maurer for Design M, Germany, 1970s

Category

Vintage 1970s German Japonisme Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Bamboo, Paper

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

Pair of Rare "Shichi" Uchiwa Light Fixtures by Ingo Maurer, 1970s
Pair of Rare "Shichi" Uchiwa Light Fixtures by Ingo Maurer, 1970s

Pair of Rare "Shichi" Uchiwa Light Fixtures by Ingo Maurer, 1970s

By Ingo Maurer

Located in Wiesbaden, Hessen

A lovely pair of rare 7 fan "Shichi" Uchiwa pendant lights by Ingo Maurer for Design M, Germany

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Vintage 1970s German Japonisme Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Bamboo, Paper

Isamu Noguchi Mid-Century Modern Signed & Stamped Akari Hanging Light Sculpture
Isamu Noguchi Mid-Century Modern Signed & Stamped Akari Hanging Light Sculpture

Isamu Noguchi Mid-Century Modern Signed & Stamped Akari Hanging Light Sculpture

By Isamu Noguchi

Located in Studio City, CA

Beautifully and intricately designed and delicately constructed of handmade washi paper and bamboo

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Vintage 1950s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Rare Extra Large "Uchiwa" Fan Wall Light by Ingo Maurer, circa 1970s
Rare Extra Large "Uchiwa" Fan Wall Light by Ingo Maurer, circa 1970s

Rare Extra Large "Uchiwa" Fan Wall Light by Ingo Maurer, circa 1970s

By M Design, Ingo Maurer

Located in Wiesbaden, Hessen

bamboo and rice paper fan. Overall in good condition, Uchiwa pendants are very rarely found in such

Category

Vintage 1970s German Japonisme Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Bamboo, Paper

Isamu Noguchi Model 16A Akari Light Sculpture hand crafted by Ozeki, Japan
Isamu Noguchi Model 16A Akari Light Sculpture hand crafted by Ozeki, Japan

Isamu Noguchi Model 16A Akari Light Sculpture hand crafted by Ozeki, Japan

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

Located in Amsterdam, NL

Iconic Akari light sculpture known as Model 16A designed by Isamu Noguchi and handcrafted from

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

Materials

Metal

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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.