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Custom Contemporary Stained Glass Chandelier - 12 Pendant Chandelier
By Light In Art
Located in Los Angeles, CA
(USA) and 220V (EU/AUS) (according to the shipping address) MORE DETAILS Handmade glass pendant light
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Art Glass, Cut Glass, Stained Glass

Italian Pendant Light with two glass shades Italy - 1950s
Located in Berlin, DE
Interesting Italian Pendant Light with two glass shades. With the unique brass element one can
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Pair of Chrome Staircases Cascades with 3 Hand Blown Globes Glashütte Limburg
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Rijssen, NL
Pair of absolutely amazing ceiling mount pendant light fixtures with three globes or spheres by
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Chrome

Pair of Brass Staircases Cascades with Five Hand Blown Globes, Glashütte Limburg
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Rijssen, NL
A pair of absolutely amazing huge ceiling mount pendant light fixtures with five globes or spheres
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

1 of 4 Brass Staircases Cascades with Five Handblown Globes by Glashütte Limburg
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Rijssen, NL
1 of 4 absolutely amazing huge ceiling mount pendant light fixtures with five globes or spheres by
Category

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

Materials

Brass

Large Hand Carved Vintage Wooden Pendant Light / Lantern with Amber Glass Panels
Located in Lisse, NL
Stunning and all handcrafted hallway light fixture. This great looking vintage lantern pendant is
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Vintage 1940s European Baroque Revival Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Pink, White & Black Pendant Light with a Hand Carved Thick Alabaster Shade
Located in Lisse, NL
alabaster light fixture comes with the original and perfect brass chain and canopy. If you would prefer to
Category

Early 20th Century European Classical Roman Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Alabaster, Brass

Vistosi Lacrima Pendant Light P in White Glossy and Satin Nickel by Paolo Crepax
By Vistosi
Located in Mogliano Veneto, Treviso
staircases or high ceilings. Specifications: Material: Glass Light source: E26 UL No of bulbs: 1x60W
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Glass

Vistosi Lacrima Pendant Light G in White Glossy and Satin Nickel by Paolo Crepax
By Vistosi
Located in Mogliano Veneto, Treviso
staircases or high ceilings. Specifications: Material: Glass Light source: E26 UL No of bulbs: 1x60W
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Glass

Lotus Pendant
Located in London, GB
statement piece over a staircase, above a console or in a bedroom. Each light is limited in the number ever
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Lotus Pendant
Lotus Pendant
H 14.18 in W 6.3 in D 6.3 in
Coco Chain Pendant
Located in London, GB
from delicate chains suspended by a circular, lit frame, this pendant is perfect for staircases or as a
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21st Century and Contemporary British Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Rock Crystal, Bronze

Coco Chain Pendant
Coco Chain Pendant
H 47.25 in Dm 13.78 in
Louis Poulsen VL56 Pendant by Vilhelm Lauritzen
By Louis Poulsen, Vilhelm Lauritzen
Located in New York, NY
The pendant emits downward directed glare-free light. The radial perforation pattern around the
Category

2010s Danish Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass, Chrome

Vintage Porcelain and Brass 4-Light Chandelier
Located in London, GB
This is a beautiful vintage porcelain and brass four light chandelier decorated with garlands of
Category

Vintage 1950s Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Vintage Porcelain and Brass 4-Light Chandelier
Vintage Porcelain and Brass 4-Light Chandelier
H 15.75 in W 14.18 in D 14.18 in
Antique English 41 Light Ballroom Crystal Chandelier 1920s
Located in London, GB
Baccarat crystal chandeliers in the world, and one of the great staircases has balusters of Baccarat
Category

Vintage 1920s English Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Ormolu

Fine William IV Cut-Glass Twelve-Light Chandelier
By Perry & Co
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
A fine William IV cut-glass twelve-light chandelier, firmly attributed to Perry & Co. This
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Antique 19th Century English William IV Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Cut Glass

Antique Pair English 41 light Ballroom Crystal Chandeliers 1920s
Located in London, GB
Bohemian and Baccarat crystal chandeliers in the world, and one of the great staircases has balusters of
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Vintage 1920s English Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal

Chime Chandelier, Geometric Modern Vertical Chandelier LED Light Fixture
By Studio Endo
Located in South El Monte, CA
addition to a staircase or grand entry. METAL FINISH Powder-coat finish available in Metallic Brass
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Steel

Cascading Glass and Brass Pendant, Peill Putzler, 1970
By Peill & Putzler
Located in Rijssen, NL
A beautiful and unique clear glass pendant, made in the 1970s by German designer and company Peill
Category

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

Materials

Blown Glass

Late 20th Century Multicolored Murano Glass and Brass Pendant Chandelier
Located in Firenze, Tuscany
This colorful pendant chandelier fit almost any kind of modern environment and it is perfect for
Category

1990s Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Large Cascade Light Fixture with Seven Pedant Lights by Helena Tynell, 1970s
By Glashütte Limburg, Helena Tynell
Located in Rijssen, NL
An absolutely amazing and huge ceiling mount pendant light fixture with seven pedant lights from
Category

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

Materials

Metal, Brass, Chrome

Cloud Chandelier, Large Hand-Blown Glass Pendants with 7 LEDLights.
By Galilee Lighting
Located in Hollywood, FL
light pendant LED -CLOUD- modern dining lighting- irregular globe-modern-staircase-chandelier light
Category

2010s American Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Glass

Cascade Light Fixture with Three-Pedant Lights by Helena Tynell, 1970s
By Glashütte Limburg, Helena Tynell
Located in Rijssen, NL
An absolutely amazing and huge ceiling mount pendant light fixture with three-pedant lights from
Category

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

Materials

Chrome

Cascade Light Fixture with Five Pedant Lights by Helena Tynell, 1970s
By Glashütte Limburg, Helena Tynell
Located in Rijssen, NL
A absolutely amazing and huge ceiling mount pendant light fixture with five pedant lights from the
Category

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

Materials

Chrome

1970s Unusual German Cast Iron Faux Bronze 12 Light Triffid Flower Chandelier
Located in London, GB
condition. The wiring has been checked by a professional electrician. The light requires 12 E14 screw in
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal, Iron

Diabolo Clear Glass Pendant made in Czech Republic, 1960s
By OTHR
Located in Rijssen, NL
Diabolo shaped clear glass pendant made in Czech Republic, Europe around 1960. The lights have a
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Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Carlo Scarpa Poliedri Chandelier 1969 Murano Glass Light 110cm Mid Century Italy
By Venini, Carlo Scarpa
Located in Munster, NRW
history and design. It illuminated the staircase of a Parisian city villa, where it was an eye-catcher of
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Blown Glass

Vistosi LED Lacrima SP P Suspension Light in White by Paolo Crepax
By Vistosi
Located in Mogliano Veneto, Treviso
staircases or high ceilings. Specifications: Light source: LED LED Version: C No of bulbs: 5W 600
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Murano Glass

Vistosi LED Lacrima SP G Suspension Light in White by Paolo Crepax
By Vistosi
Located in Mogliano Veneto, Treviso
staircases or high ceilings. Specifications: Light source: LED LED version: C No of bulbs: 5W 600
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Murano Glass

Stunning & Unique Arts & Crafts Hand Forged Brass / Bronze Chandelier / Pendant
Located in Lisse, NL
Rare and amazing workmanship, brass and bronze Arts and Crafts pendant. If you live or work in an
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Early 20th Century Dutch Arts and Crafts Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Cloud Chandelier, 5 Large Hand-Blown Glass Pendants Organic Shape Globe. LED
By Galilee Lighting
Located in Hollywood, FL
light pendant LED -CLOUD- modern dining lighting- irregular globe-modern-staircase-chandelier light
Category

2010s American Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Glass

Large Cascade Light Fixture with Five Sputniks in the Style of Emil Stejnar
By Emil Stejnar
Located in Rijssen, NL
An absolutely amazing huge ceiling mount pendant light fixture with five sputniks in the style of
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Palazzo Chandelier 25 Glass Globe Pendants in Multiple Colors in Organic Shape.
By Galilee Lighting
Located in Hollywood, FL
; it's a masterpiece. Handcrafted by skilled artisans, each of the 100 unique, hand-blown glass pendants
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Art Glass

Cascade Fixture with Six Chrome and Orange Pendants in RAAK Style, 1970s
By OTHR
Located in Rijssen, NL
A special cascade with 6 chrome and orange pendants. The light is made in the style of RAAK, a
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Vintage 1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Steel, Chrome

1 of the 3 Cascade Light Fixtures in the Style of Emil Stejnar
Located in Rijssen, NL
cut-glass gives a stunning diffuse light effect and a nice pattern on ceiling, walls and floor
Category

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

Materials

Brass, Cut Steel

Cloud Chandelier, Large Hand-Blown Glass Pendants with 33 Led Lights, Extra Long
By Galilee Lighting
Located in Hollywood, FL
light pendant LED -CLOUD- modern dining lighting- irregular globe-modern-staircase-chandelier light
Category

2010s American Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Glass

Modern Pendant with Colored Glass in a Brass Burnished Finish, Ersa Collection
By William Brand
Located in Naarden, NL
or staircase, or other high space, the Ersa modern chandelier vertical will be a real eye-catcher as
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21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Midcentury Brutalist Wrought Iron Five Mouth Blown Glass Art Globe Shape Pendant
Located in Lisse, NL
lighting decoration. One of our specialties is early 20th century light fixtures, but whenever we get the
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Mid-20th Century Italian Brutalist Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Wrought Iron

Modern Pendant with Colored Glass in a Brass Finish, Ersa Collection, by Brand
By William Brand
Located in Naarden, NL
staircase, or other high space, the Ersa modern chandelier vertical will be a real eye-catcher as a single
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21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Modern Pendant with Colored Glass in a Nickel Finish, Ersa Collection, by Brand
By William Brand
Located in Naarden, NL
William Brand, founder of Brand van Egmond. Whether arranged in an entrance, a hallway or staircase, or
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21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Modern Glass Globes Custom Chandelier. Dining Room, Foyer, Living Room
By Galilee Lighting
Located in Hollywood, FL
as a staircase light fixture. Bellagio - Amazing statement chandelier, in an IRREGULAR GLOBE style
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2010s American Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Glass

Large Glass Globes Chandelier. Dining Room, Kitchen Island, Foyer, Living Room.
By Galilee Lighting
Located in Hollywood, FL
. Large modern light pendant LED -CLOUD- modern dining lighting- irregular globe-modern-staircase
Category

2010s American Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Glass

1 of the 8 Small Brass Pedant Lights by Helena Tynell, 1970s
By Helena Tynell
Located in Rijssen, NL
wonderful and warm glow. This lamp can be used for a room, a staircase, or to decorate a corner of your home
Category

Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Italian Brass Chandelier, 1960s
Located in Ljubljana, SI
desired items. Could work well in a staircase or illuminating your favourite artwork. Takes 3x E27 light
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Vintage 1960s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Italian Brass Chandelier, 1960s
Mid-Century Italian Brass Chandelier, 1960s
H 32.68 in W 18.12 in D 18.12 in
Cascade Fixture with Six Yellow Murano Glass Globes, 1960s
By Doria Leuchten Germany
Located in Rijssen, NL
Absolutely amazing huge high-end ceiling mount pendant light fixture with six different globes by
Category

Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass, Steel

Brass Cascade with Seven Hand Blown Globes by Glashütte Limburg
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Rijssen, NL
Absolutely amazing huge ceiling mount pendant light fixture with seven different sizes of globes or
Category

Vintage 1980s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass, Steel

Cascade with Seven Hand Blown Globes by Glashütte Limburg
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Rijssen, NL
Absolutely amazing huge ceiling mount pendant light fixture with seven different sizes of globes or
Category

Vintage 1980s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Cascade Fixture with Eight Murano Glass Globes, 1960s
By Doria Leuchten Germany
Located in Rijssen, NL
Absolutely amazing huge ceiling mount pendant light fixture with eight different globes by Doria
Category

Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass, Steel, Chrome

Antique Arts & Crafts Copper & Silk Chandelier Winkelman & Van Der Bijl Style
Located in Lisse, NL
pendant's shade is an expensive replacement and it creates the most amazing warm light that we have ever
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Early 20th Century Dutch Arts and Crafts Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal, Brass, Copper, Wire

Cascade Fixture with Eight Smoked Hand Blown Globes by Glashütte, 1970s
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Rijssen, NL
Absolutely amazing huge ceiling mount pendant light fixture with eight different sizes of globes or
Category

Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Rhubarb Leaf Chandelier, Tommaso Barbi, Bottega Gadda, Italy 1970
By Tommaso Barbi, Bottega Gadda
Located in Renens, CH
, edited by Bottega Gadda, Milano, Italy, 1970s Made to order for an important staircase, the extra
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Large Quantity Smoked Blown Globes by Glashütte Limburg, Four Sizes
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Rijssen, NL
, what gives a nice diffuse light effect and a nice pattern on ceiling, walls and floor. The brass parts
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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass, Steel

Palwa Chandelier Golden Brass and Crystal Column Ceiling Lamp, 1960
By Palwa
Located in Vienna, AT
One of a kind 49" column light from brass and glass, Palwa, Germany Delicate and rare column
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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Brass

Frederic Weinberg Bird Cage Shaped Planter Hanging Fixture with Onion Dome Top
By Frederic Weinberg
Located in Chicago, IL
hanging fixture for its original owner, where it hung in the center of a circular staircase. The form
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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Wrought Iron

Chandelier of Hand-Blown Murano Glass Signed by the Artist Studio, circa 1970s.
By Vintage Murano Gallery
Located in Madison, WI
Murano glass chandelier light for dining room, entrance hallway. Signed by the artist studio
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Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Blown Glass

Vintage Silvered Bronze and Mirrored Chandelier, Late 20th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a highly decorative six-light cage chandelier, late 20th century in date. The silvered
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Vintage 1980s Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Bronze

Venini Midcentury "Tessuto" White and Crystal Murano Glass Chandelier, 1970s
By Carlo Scarpa, Venini
Located in Roma, IT
an exceptionally beautiful chandelier due to the state of the piece, the size of the light but above
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Venini Midcentury "Tessuto" White and Crystal Murano Glass Chandelier, 1970s
By Venini
Located in Roma, IT
exceptionally beautiful chandelier due to the state of the piece, the size of the light but above all the
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Chrome

Timeless, Simple Brass and White Glass Pendant, Lantern, or Parlor Light
Located in Houston, TX
This brass and opaline glass pendant or lantern has a very timeless appeal. It would be suitable
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Vintage 1940s Belgian Other Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Large Midcentury Wooden Pendant / Light Fixture with Rare Amber Cathedral Glass
Located in Lisse, NL
Large, handcrafted and great condition entry hall light fixture. This vintage pendant is the first
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Mid-20th Century Italian Arts and Crafts Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Glass, Wood

Verona, Brass Pendant Light by Sven Middelboe for Nordisk Solar Compagni, 1980s
By Nordisk Solar Co., Svend Middelboe
Located in Frederiksberg, DK
VERONA, brass lacquered pendant light by Sven Middelboe for Nordisk Solar Compagni in the early
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Late 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

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Pendant Light For Staircase For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the pendant light for staircase you’re looking for. Each pendant light for staircase for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, glass and brass. Find 117 options for an antique or vintage pendant light for staircase now, or shop our selection of 18 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer pendant light for staircase, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. Each pendant light for staircase bearing mid-century modern, modern or Scandinavian Modern hallmarks is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made pendant light for staircase over the years, but those crafted by Glashütte Limburg, Lyfa and Peill & Putzler are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Pendant Light For Staircase?

A pendant light for staircase can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $2,977, while the lowest priced sells for $320 and the highest can go for as much as $123,445.

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 Pendant Light For Staircase
  • 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 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 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 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.
  • 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.

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