Elegant brass colored metal Pendant lamps by Carl Thore, Sweden
By Carl Thore, Granhaga
Located in Skarpnäck, SE
A pair of vintage wall lamps from the celebrated "Trava" series, designed by Carl Thore for Granhaga Metallindustri, Sweden, circa 1960s–1970s. These elegant sconces embody the time...
Metal
Mid-Century Swedish Metal Pendant Lamp by Carl Thore for Granhaga
By Carl Thore
Located in Hamburg, DE
Pendant lamp from Swedish manufacturer Granhaga based on a design by Carl Thore.
Metal
Scandinavian Modern Pendant Lamp 'Trava' by Carl Thore for Granhaga, 1960s
By Carl Thore
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Brushed aluminium pendant light called Trava. Designed by Carl Thore alias Sigurd Lindquist. Manufactured at Granhaga Metal Industri in Sweden during the late 1960s. It features a ti...
Aluminum
Brass Pendant by Carl Thore for Granhaga
By Carl Thore, Granhaga
Located in San Francisco, CA
Pendant lamp designed by Carl Thore for Granhaga Metallindustri.
Brass
Scandinavian Modern Carl Thore Trava Pendant Lamp for Granhaga, Sweden
By Carl Thore
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Brushed aluminium trava pendant designed by Carl Thore alias Sigurd Lindquist. Manufactured at Granhaga Metal Industri in Sweden during the late 1960s. It features a tiered construct...
Aluminum
Scandinavian Modern Ceiling Pendant by Carl Thore, 1960s
By Carl Thore, Granhaga
Located in Asaa, DK
Scandinavian Modern ceiling pendant by Carl Thore for Granhaga Metallindustri , Sweden in the 1960s.
Aluminum
Midcentury Carl Thore Pendant Chandelier Danish Modern
By Granhaga, Carl Thore
Located in Saarbruecken, DE
Pendant light designed by Carl Thore and made in Sweden by Granhaga Metallindustries.
Aluminum, Brass
Midcentury Carl Thore Pendant Chandelier Danish Modern
By Carl Thore, Granhaga
Located in Saarbruecken, DE
Pendant light designed by Carl Thore and made in Sweden by Granhaga Metal lindustries.
Aluminum, Brass
$628Sale Price|20% Off
Elegant metal and copper Pendant Chandelier Candlestick holder by Carl Thore
By Carl Thore
Located in Skarpnäck, SE
A rare 1970s copper and metal pendant candlestick holder by Carl Thore (Sigurd Lindkvist), celebrated for his modern Scandinavian lighting and design.
Metal, Copper
$2,570Sale Price|20% Off
Three Element, Pendant Light from Carl Thor for Granhaga, 1960s
By Carl Thore
Located in Vienna, Austria
A rare three element pendant lamp designed by Carl Thore for Granhaga Metallindustri.
Aluminum
$546Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Danish Brass Pendant Light by Carl Thore for Granhaga, 1960s
Located in Praha, CZ
This vintage Danish pendant lamp was designed by Carl Thore and produced by Granhaga during the 1960s.
Metal, Brass
Danish Modern Tiered White Pendant Lights by Knud Christensen, 1970s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Very similar to Hans Agne Jakobsson's and Carl Thore's lamp configurations these white tiered hanging lamps were designed by danish architect Knud Christensen in the late 1970s. Depe...
Aluminum
Swedish Brushed Steel Pendant by Carl Thore
By Carl Thore
Located in Houston, TX
Aluminum five circular lamp with the underneath painted orange enamel that sets off a nice warm glow.
Carl Thore Swedish design hanging lamp
By Carl Thore
Located in Panningen, N-Limburg
Midcentury Modern hanging lamp designed by Carl Thore for Granhaga in Sweden, during the 1960s. This lamp is made of aluminium.
Aluminum
LE MONDE by Carl Thore for Granhaga, Sweden HANGING LAMP
By Carl Thore, Granhaga
Located in LA Arnhem, NL
HANGING LAMP LE MONDE . Brown metal lamp designed by Carl Thore for Granhaga in Sweden. The outsite is of metal and the centre is of illuminating plastic.
Metal
Vintage Scandinavian Trava Pendant Lamp by Carl Thore for Granhaga, 1960s
By Carl Thore, Granhaga
Located in Asaa, DK
Vintage Scandinavian Trava pendant lamp by Carl Thore for Granhaga, 1960s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern ceiling pendant with six brass coated aluminium shades.
Aluminum
"Trava" Pendant Lamp by Carl Thore
By Granhaga, Carl Thore
Located in Vienna, AT
Great Scandinavian Modern pendant lamp, version with white lacquered metal and copper. Perfect addition to any modern and Mid-Century Modern interior!
Copper, Metal
Vintage Trava Pendant Lamp by Carl Thore for Granhaga, 1960s
By Granhaga, Carl Thore
Located in Krefeld, DE
Vintage Scandinavian pendant lamp typ Trava by Carl Thore for Granhaga, Sweden.
Metal
Golden Trava Pendant Lamp by Carl Thore for Granhaga Sweden
By Granhaga, Carl Thore
Located in Vienna, AT
This Scandinavian Modern brass colour aluminium trava pendant was designed by Carl Thore alias Sigurd Lindquist and Manufactured at Granhaga Metal Industri in Sweden during the late...
Aluminum
Carl Thore Pendant Lamp Trava by Granhaga Metalindustri
By Granhaga, Carl Thore
Located in Krefeld, DE
Nice vintage Trava pendant lamp design Carl Thore in 1960’s produced by Granhaga Metalindustri, Made in Sweden.
Metal
Carl Thore Pendant Lamp Trava by Granhaga Metalindustri
By Granhaga, Carl Thore
Located in Krefeld, DE
Nice Vintage Trava pendant lamp design Carl Thore in 1960’s produced by Granhaga Metalindustri, Made in Sweden.
Metal
Scandinavian Copper Pendant Lamp Trava by Carl Thore for Granhaga
By Granhaga, Carl Thore
Located in Vienna, AT
This Scandinavian Modern black and copper coloured aluminium Trava pendant was designed by Carl Thore alias Sigurd Lindquist and Manufactured at Granhaga Metal Industri in Sweden du...
Aluminum
Midcentury Carl Thore Pendant Chandelier Danish Modern
By Granhaga, Carl Thore
Located in Saarbruecken, DE
Pendant light designed by Carl Thore and made in Sweden by Granhaga Metal industries.
Aluminum, Brass
Multi Shaded Ceiling Light by Carl Thore for Granhaga, 1960s
By Carl Thore
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Tiered pendant lamp designed by Sigurd Lindkvist alias Carl Thore and manufactured by Granhaga Metallindustri in Sweden during the 1960s or early 1970s.
Aluminum
Sold
H 13.78 in Dm 15.75 in
Largest Size Pendant 'Le Monde' by Carl Thore, Granhaga Metallindustri Sweden
By Granhaga, Carl Thore
Located in Utrecht, NL
Swedish pendant lamp 'Le Monde' (The Earth), designed in 1973 by Carl Thore for Swedish manufacturer Granhaga Metallindustri.
Aluminum
Sold
H 9.85 in Dm 13.39 in
Vintage Scandinavian Trava Ceiling Pendant by Carl Thore for Granhaga, 1960s
By Granhaga, Carl Thore
Located in Asaa, DK
Vintage Scandinavian ceiling pendant by Carl Thore for Granhaga, 1960s. Ceiling lamp model Trava with multiple shades in aluminum.
Aluminum
Pair of Carl Thore for Granhaga Brass Ceiling Lamps
By Granhaga, Carl Thore
Located in Madrid, ES
Circular pendant lamps, model Trava, by Carl Thore for Granhaga Metallindustri AB.
Brass
Vintage Orange Pendant Light by Carl Thore for Granhaga, 1970s
By Granhaga
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Vintage orange pendant light designed by Carl Thore for Granhaga.
Brass
Vintage Danish Brass Pendant Light by Bent Nordsted for Lyskaer, 1970s
By Bent Nordsted
Located in Esbjerg, DK
This style of lamp corresponds stylistically with design by Carl Thore / Sigurd Lindhvist and Jo Hammerborg.
Aluminum
Red Tiered Space Age Pendant Light by Lars Schiøler for Høyrup, 1970s
By Hoyrup Light, Lars Eiler Schiøler
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Red seven-tiered pendant lamp composed of plastic and a white light reflective acrylic tubular inner shade.
Plastic
Yellow Danish Space Age Pendant Light by Lars Schiøler for Høyrup, 1970s
By Hoyrup Light, Lars Eiler Schiøler
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Bright yellow eight-tiered pendant lamp composed of plastic and a white light reflective acrylic tubular inner shade.
Plastic
Vintage Space Age Cascade Lamp by Lakro Amstelveen, Mid-Century Modern
By Lakro Amstelveen
Located in ROTTERDAM, ZH
Beautiful Lakro Amstelveen cascade of aluminium Trava-style lamps, reminding strongly of Carl Thore. The lamp requires three small E27 (standard) lightbulbs. Dimensions: ø Shades...
Aluminum, Stainless Steel
Sold
H 41.34 in Dm 10.24 in
Vintage Swedish Pendant Light by Carl Thore, Brass Scandinavian Pendant Light 1
By Granhaga, Carl Thore
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Brass pendant light by Carl Thore for Granhaga Metal Industry.
Metal
Sold
H 9.85 in Dm 13.39 in
Vintage Scandinavian Trava Ceiling Pendant by Carl Thore for Granhaga 1960s
By Granhaga, Carl Thore
Located in Asaa, DK
Vintage Scandinavian Ceiling Pendant by Carl Thore for Granhaga 1960s. Ceiling lamp model Trava with multiple shades in aluminium.
Aluminum
Sold
H 12.6 in Dm 10.63 in
Vintage Danish Modern Tiered Pendant Lamp in Brass by Lyskær Belysning, 1970s
By Lyskjaer Belysning
Located in Esbjerg, DK
- Tiered spacey hanging ceiling light - Designed and manufactured by Lyskær Belysning in Denmark during the 1970s . Model number 705 - Reminiscent to the Trava series by Carl Thore ...
Aluminum
Yellow Danish Space Age Pendant Light by Lars Schiøler for Høyrup, 1970s
By Hoyrup Light, Lars Eiler Schiøler
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Bright yellow eight-tiered pendant lamp composed of plastic and a white light reflective acrylic tubular inner shade.
Plastic
Pendant Lamp by Carl Thore
By Carl Thore
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This striking multi-layer pendant lamp, designed by Carl Thore for Granhaga of Sweden, comprises three brushed and anodized aluminum shades, the lower and upper ones with white ename...
Carl Thore Brass Pendant for Granhage Metalindustri Sweden 1960s
By Carl Thore
Located in Enschede, Overijssel
Pendant light designed by Carl Thore and made in Sweden by Granhaga Metallindustri.
Brass
Set of Two Carl Thore Scandinavian Ceilings
By Carl Thore
Located in Paris, FR
Nice pair of modern Swedish ceiling lamp designed during the 1960s by Carl Thore. Measures: Diameter 34cm and 26 cm.
Metal
Hanging Lamp by Carl Thore for Granhaga, Sweden, circa 1970s
By Granhaga, Carl Thore
Located in Wilnis, UT
Stunning hanging lamp designed by Carl Thore, manufactured by Granhaga Metallindustri AB in Sweden, circa 1970. This eye-catching lamp is made of amazing quality brass. It is desi...
Aluminum, Brass
Pendan Lamp by Carl Thore for Granhaga, Sweden, circa 1960
By Granhaga, Carl Thore
Located in CANGAS, ES
Preciosa lámpara de techo marrón diseñada por Carl Thore para la firma de luminarias sueca Granhaga. Diseño de tres pantallas con el mítico anillo dorado en la parte superior utiliza...
Metal
Sold
H 5.91 in Dm 14.18 in
pendant lamp "Trava" by Sigurd Lindvist, for Carle Thore Pendel, Sweden, 1970's
By Carl Thore
Located in Brussels , BE
Swedish lamp designed by Sigurd Lindvist and made by the Carl Thore company. This model, the "Trava", was made in Sweden in the 1970's. The signs of wear on this lamp are minimal. Th...
Metal
A set of 4 Iconic 1960's Pendent Lamp by Carl Thore
Located in Portland, OR
Striking and rare, this orb lamp features a polished aluminum exterior, white enamel interior, and a white cylindrical defuser. Priced individually.
Aluminum
Pendant Lamp Trava Design by Sigurd “Carl Thore”, 1960
By Carl Thore, Granhaga
Located in Lisboa, Lisboa
Iconic Swedish trava pendant designed by Sigurd (Carl Thore) Lindkvistfor for Granhaga Metallindustri. It’s finished in shades of metallic brass colour and the innermost shades are l...
Aluminum
Danish Modern Carl Thore Chandelier Modernist Ceiling Pendant Lamp, 1960s
By Carl Thore
Located in Bremen, DE
Extremely rare pendant light by Carl Thore, nine-tiered rings design of graduatiing size, very intensive copper color. 1 standard size bulb, runs on voltage from 110 till 240 vol...
Metal
Carl Thore Lamp Scandinavian Design Vintage
By Carl Thore, Granhaga
Located in Szczecin, Zachodniopomorskie
Golden lamp designed by Carl Thore, a Minimalist Scandinavian design from the 1960-1970. Lamp manufactured in Granhaga Metallindustri. Preserved in good condition (cable for replacem...
Lyskaer Pendant Lamp, Aluminum, Mid-Century Modern, Denmark, 1960s
By Lyskaer
Located in Berlin, DE
Lyskaer Pendant Lamp in aluminum, Denmark 1960s 1x E27. Dimensions: 17 x 34 x 34 cm Please note: Lamp should be fitted professionally in accordance to local requirements.
Aluminum
Large Pendant by Hans Agne Jakobsson
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Long Island City, NY
Large pendant by Hans Agne Jakobsson, Sweden, Circa 1960th. Polished brass shade with single Edison style socket. Existing European wiring, rewiring available upon request.
Brass
Mid Century Pendant, Denmark, 1970s.
By Jo Hammerborg
Located in Praha, CZ
- very nice style of lighting - rare type
Metal
Scandinavian Modern Pendant Lights by Carl-Axel Acking, Sweden, 1960s
By Carl-Axel Acking
Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län
Pair of amazing modernist brass ceiling lights by Carl-Axel Acking, in a boxy design with angular folds that play with the light and let it out with a warm glow.
Brass
$4,500
H 23.63 in Dm 17.72 in
Midcentury "Kontrast" Pendant by Poul Henningsen, Made in Denmark, 1960s
By Louis Poulsen, Poul Henningsen
Located in Lejre, DK
Contrast pendant in painted metal, designed in 1958 by Poul Henningsen for Louis Poulsen Denmark. Great original condition.
Metal
$7,500 / item
H 9.85 in Dm 14.18 in
Stunning Florian Schulz Double DUOS Brass Pendant Lamp with Side Counter Weights
By Florian Schulz
Located in Berlin, DE
Really beautiful Florian Schulz double posa pendant lamp with one E 27 / model a bulb in polished brass. Each lamp and newly wired.
Brass
Einar Bäckström, Pendant Light, Brass, Metal, Sweden, 1950s
By Einar Backstrom
Located in High Point, NC
An adjustable brass and white-lacquered metal pendant light produced by Einar Bäckström, Sweden, c. 1950s. Dramatic patina on brass. Wear consistent with age and use. Variable drop...
Metal, Brass
Brass Pendant Light by Hans Agne Jakobsson, Sweden
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in London, GB
A mid-century brass pendant light in the shape of a top hat by Hans-Agne Jakobsson for his company in Markaryd, Sweden. An unusual and rarely seen piece of Nordic design. Labelled in...
Brass
Helena Tynell, Pendant Lights, Brass, Glass, Germany, 1960s
By Helena Tynell
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of brass and glass pendant lights designed by Helena Tynell and produced by Glashütte Limburg, Germany, c. 1960s. Wear consistent with age and use. Replaced sockets. Overal...
Brass
$1,721
H 24.41 in Dm 17.33 in
Modernist Scandinavian pendant lamp by Malmö Metallvarufabrik, Sweden, 1950s
Located in Forserum, SE
A rare Swedish pendant fixture, model 54449, produced by the renowned lighting manufacturer Malmö Metallvarufabrik in the 1950s. It features a gray upper shade supporting a cylinder ...
Brass, Steel
Mid-Century Modern Zop Pendant Lamp Heikki Turunen Stockmann Orno, Finland
By Heikki Turunen, Orno Stockmann
Located in Hamburg, DE
Pendant lamp by Finnish manufacturer Stockmann-Orno, based on a design by Heikki Turunen from the 1960s. A classic of Finnish design. The lower part of the lamp is divided into slat...
Metal
Danish Mid-Century Pendant, 1970s
By Jo Hammerborg
Located in Praha, CZ
Scandinavian pendant in red and brass color. 1x75W E25-E27 bulb US wiring compatible max height 160cm.
Metal, Brass
Scandinavian Modern Pendant Light by Hans Bergström, Metal, Circa 1940
By Hans Bergström
Located in Long Island City, NY
Vintage Scandinavian pendant. Circa 1930/40th. Designed attributed to Hans Bergstrom. Slightly tapered metal wires cage with probably original paper shade. Rewiring available upon ...
Metal
$1,463 / item
H 12.21 in Dm 9.45 in
Midcentury Scandinavian Pendant Lamp by Hans Bergström, Sweden, 1950s
By Ateljé Lyktan, Hans Bergström
Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län
Elegant brass pendant light by Hans Bergström in a hat-like cone shape with perforated stripes around the base. Hans Bergström was the owner and creative director of the lighting fi...
Brass
$2,869
H 39.38 in Dm 18.12 in
Mid Century Pendant Lamp Model T 325 by Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Sweden 1960s
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Beograd, RS
In this listing you will find an elegant Scandinavian Modern pendant lamp designed by Hans-Agne Jakobsson, showcasing the designer's signature mastery of layered forms and atmospheri...
Aluminum
Pendant Lamp by Hans Agne Jakobsson
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Kiel, SH
Very rare Pendant lamp attributed to Hans Agne Jakobsson Markaryd 4 Shades in different sizes Very cozy light The lamp comes with new textile wire One E27 socket Great condition.
Aluminum, Brass
$536Sale Price|20% Off
H 9.8 in Dm 19.6 in
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 Noguchi beginning in 1951 and handmade for a half century by the original manufacture...
Bamboo, Paper
Sold|$938
H 6.69 in Dm 12.6 in
Mid-Century Danish Medio Pendant Lamp by Jo Hammerborg for Fog & Mørup, 1960s
By Jo Hammerborg
Located in Hamburg, DE
Elegant pendant lamp from the Danish manufacturer Fog & Mørup after a design by Jo Hammerborg from the 1960s. A simple and timeless design. The lamp body shows a simple pill sha...
Metal
$3,385 / set
H 5 in W 6.5 in D 6 in
1 of 3 pairs of Carl Fagerlund Pendant Lamps for Orrefors, Sweden, 1960s
By Carl Fagerlund, Orrefors
Located in Berlin, DE
Pair of Carl Fagerlund pendant lamps 1960s for Orrefors. Two pairs available. To be on the safe side, the lamp should be checked locally by a specialist concerning local requirem...
Glass
Sculptural Italian Sinuous Cocoon Pendant Lamp, circa 1960/70s
By Goldkant Leuchten, Achille Castiglioni, Flos
Located in Milano, IT
A distinctive Italian pendant lamp dating from the 1960s–70s, characterized by an organic, enveloping form composed of overlapping, softly curved surfaces. The shade unfolds almost l...
Metal
$284Sale Price|48% Off
H 7.49 in Dm 16.54 in
Lampadario danese mod. 4/3 vintage anni 60 design Louis Poulsen
By Louis Poulsen
Located in Torino, Piemonte
Lampadario in metallo arancione, modello 4/3, design Poul Hanningsen per Louis Poulsen, anni 60. CONDIZIONI: In buone condizioni, funzionante, presenta segni d'usura dati dal tempo ...
Metal
$2,838 / item
H 24 in W 24 in D 24 in
Modern Fabric Pendant Light by Studio Mirei, Nebula 60, from Costantini
Located in New York, NY
The Nebula collection is drawn out of the interstellar clouds of dust and gas in space - regions where stars begin to form. Made of a woven natural fiber from the banana tree, which ...
Natural Fiber
$872Sale Price|20% Off
H 10.24 in Dm 12.6 in
Hans Agne Jakobsson style. Space Age teak and chrome pendant lamp, Sweden, 1970s
By Metalarte Spain, Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Max Sauze, Henri Mathieu, Estiluz Lighting
Located in SANT ADRIÀ DE BESÒS, ES
Space Age pendant lamp in the style of Hans Agne Jakobsson, Sweden, 1970s. Composed of a varnished teak wood structure where ten silver chrome metal cylinders ara disposed in a very...
Metal, Chrome
Red "Equator" Pendant Lamp by Fog & Morup, 1960s, Denmark
By Fog & Mørup
Located in Hagenbach, DE
This striking red “Equator” pendant lamp was produced by Fog & Mørup in Denmark during the 1960s and is a distinctive example of Scandinavian mid-century lighting design. Its sculptu...
Aluminum
$957 / item
H 9.85 in Dm 18.12 in
Vintage 1960s Fibonacci Pendant in Aluminum By Sofus Frandsen for Fog And Mørup
By Fog & Mørup
Located in Søborg, DK
Iconic and rare pendant designed by Sophus Frandsen in 1963 for Fog & Mørup. The Fibonacci model is one of the most recognizable designs and is becoming increasingly rare to find...
Aluminum
$2,295
H 13 in Dm 17.33 in L 13 in
Substantial Brass Pendant Light by Svend Aage Holm Sorensen, 1960s, Denmark
By Svend Aage Holm Sørensen, Holm Sørensen
Located in Værløse, DK
Substantial Brutalist brass pendant light designed by Svend Aage Holm Sørensen in the 1960s. * Large pendant light with layered flame-cut brass slats * Designer: Svend Aage Holm Sør...
Brass
Murano Sputnik Spherical Green Glass and Brass Chandelier
Located in Roma, Lazio
A fantastic emerald green sputnik, with a surprising design and for its very low height, which allows it to fit in both high and low ceilings. Very elegant, it will furnish and decor...
Brass
Danish Tiered White Hanging Lamp by Frandsen's Belysning, 1970s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Large tiered - layered pendant/hanging light in white powder coated metal. Designed and manufactured by Frandsen Belysning in Denmark during the late 1970s in a style reminiscent of ...
Metal
Scandinavian Midcentury Pendant Lamp by E. S. Horn, 1950s
By E. S. Horn
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A small Stilnovo inspired Danish Pendant Light from E. S. Horn. Its made from black powder coated aluminium, translucent acrylic, perforated steel and brass. It will be sold installe...
Aluminum, Brass
Poul Henningsen PH 5 Brass Pendant for Louis Poulsen
By Louis Poulsen, Poul Henningsen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Poul Henningsen PH 5 brass pendant for Louis Poulsen. Poul Henningsen introduced his iconic PH 5 pendant light in 1958. Today, the PH 5 remains the bestselling design in the Louis ...
Brass, Aluminum
Mid-Century Modern Pendant Lights by Jørn Utzon, Brass & Metal
By Jørn Utzon
Located in Antwerp, BE
Two brass and enameled metal pendants by Jørn Utzon. Denmark.
Metal, Brass
Poul Henningsen Ph 3/2 Pendant
By Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen
Located in Berkeley, CA
The fixture design is based on the principle of a reflective three-shade system, which directs the majority of the light downwards. The shades are made of hand-blown, opal, three-lay...
Chrome
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.
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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.