Vintage Airport Runway Light, 1960s
Located in Kojetice, CZ
features an iron floor mounting and a red plexiglass cover. The diameter of the light is 23 cm The weight
Mid-20th Century Polish Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants
Iron
Vintage Airport Runway Light, 1960s
Located in Kojetice, CZ
features an iron floor mounting and a red plexiglass cover. The diameter of the light is 23 cm The weight
Iron
$8,060 / item
H 14.97 in W 45.28 in D 28.35 in
Moooi Statistocrat Suspension Lamp in Vermilion Powder Coated Aluminium
By Atelier van Lieshout, Moooi
Located in Brooklyn, NY
, Oyster white, Traffic yellow, Curry, Yellow orange, Pure orange, Ruby red, Beige red, Light pink
Aluminum
$28,494 / item
H 29.93 in W 28.75 in D 28.75 in
21st Century Gio Ponti 99.81 12-Light Chandeliers in Coral/Cystal
By Gio Ponti, Venini
Located in murano, IT
A work of art. More than that, a myth. Gio Ponti 99.81 owes its undisputed modernity and originality to the boundless creativity of its creator, Gio Ponti. Its uniqueness lies in its...
Glass
$21,251 / item
H 28.35 in W 28.75 in D 28.75 in
21st Century Gio Ponti 99.81 8-Light Chandeliers in Coral/Cystal
By Gio Ponti, Venini
Located in murano, IT
A work of art. More than that, a myth. Gio Ponti 99.81 owes its undisputed modernity and originality to the boundless creativity of its creator, Gio Ponti. Its uniqueness lies in its...
Glass
Rotaflex Lamp by John and Sylvia Reid
By John & Sylvia Reid
Located in Montréal, QC
Ruby red tubular lamp designed by John and Sylvia Reid for Rotaflex. Rewired with a E-12 candelabra
Plastic
Colorful 1940s Orientalist Lantern by Seguso in Murano Glass, Italy
By Seguso Vetri d'Arte
Located in Merida, Yucatan
Colourful Lantern in Murano glass manufactured in Murano Italy by the Seguso factory circa 1940. This light consists of 3 stacked pieces in an Orientalist style. The lantern takes ...
Murano Glass
$1,185
H 38.59 in W 13.78 in D 13.78 in
Mid-Century suspension lamp in methacrylate and brass, Stilnovo
By Stilux
Located in modena, Emilia-Romagna
Mid-century Modern pendant lamp in Scandinavian style. Attributed to Stilnovo Italia, it was produced in the 1960s. The white top dome and end cylinder as well as the large red ring ...
Plastic
Vintage Chandelier in Plexiglass, 1960s
Located in taranto, IT
splendid and rare original plexiglass chandelier from the 1960s, structured in adjustable concentric circles in milk white and orange, with six e14 bulb holders arranged on two level...
Plexiglass
Oscar Torlasco for Lumi Chandelier Mod.553, Italy 1960s
By Oscar Torlasco, Lumi
Located in Naples, IT
Very rare Chandelier Model 553 by Oscar Torlasco for Lumi circa 1960s. Large red enameled metal sphere with brass diagonal ring. The chandelier has 24 bulbs with housing recessed in...
Metal, Brass
$725
H 12.5 in W 12 in D 12 in
Small Hans - Agne Jakobsson Six Light Hurricane Chandelier, Markaryd, Sweden
Located in Doraville, GA
. The red / orange painted chandelier is composed of a metal frame with wood accents, the white globes
Metal
Industrial orange iron Lamp, Italy 1970s
Located in Ceglie Messapica, IT
Industrial Orange Lamp, Italy 1970s. Big industrial orange lampshade from the 1970s. Vintage design. In very good conditions with only few signs of time. 3 available.
Iron
Vistosi Lampadario Murano Glass Ottone 1955 Italy
By Vistosi
Located in Milano, IT
Lampadario Vistosi
Murano Glass
$32,804
H 177.17 in W 53.15 in D 47.25 in
Guillermo Santomá Contemporary Neon Chandelier "Model 3" Barcelona 2018 Orange
By Guillermo Santomà
Located in Barcelona, ES
Manufactured by Guillermo Santomá Edition: Side Gallery Barcelona, 2018 Methacrylate, rock, light bulbs, climbing harness, neon, wire.
Cast Stone
60s 70s Peill & Putzler Hanging Lamp Ceiling Lamp Glass Space Design Lamp
By Peill & Putzler
Located in Neuenkirchen, NI
60s 70s Peill & Putzler hanging lamp ceiling lamp glass space design lamp Object: lamp Manufacturer: Peill & Putzler Condition: good Age: around 1960-1970 Dime...
Metal
Italian Leaves Chandelier, Barovier & Toso Style, Murano
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Budapest, HU
Beautiful and huge pair of Italian Murano chandeliers each composed of 52 splendid amber glasses that give a very elegant look. The glasses of this chandelier are real works of art,...
Murano Glass
Italian Neoclassical Modernist Tri-Arm Chandelier
Located in Hanover, MA
Elegant and well balanced late 40's rendition of a classical form. All brass has been hand polished. The three scrolled arms are aluminum enameled persimmon, as original but refres...
Art Deco Industrial Cinema Ceiling Lamp, 1940s, Germany
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Art Deco Industrial Cinema Ceiling Lamp, 1940s, Germany Industrial ceiling lamp with 2 fluorescents circular. Lampshade is in very good vintage condition. Original canopy. This ...
Chrome, Metal
Scandinavian Flush Mount Ceiling Light, 1950s, UL-ready
Located in Oslo, NO
Wonderful ceiling light with organic hand decorated shade in opaline glass and chrome metal base. Designed and made in Norway from ca 1950s first half. The lamp is fully working and ...
Chrome
60s 70s Peill & Putzler Hanging Lamp Ceiling Lamp Glass Space Design Lamp
By Peill & Putzler
Located in Neuenkirchen, NI
60s 70s Peill & Putzler hanging lamp ceiling lamp glass space design lamp Object: lamp Manufacturer: Peill & Putzler Condition: good Age: around 1960-1970 Dime...
Metal, Chrome
$19,000 / set
H 40 in W 80 in D 80 in
Impressive Large Triangle Light Sculpture Chandelier, Gino Sarfatti Style, 1950s
By Gino Sarfatti
Located in Vienna, AT
A monumental and huge sculptural chandelier / hall lamp in the style of Gino Sarfatti. This is a one-of-a-kind light, exclusively designed and manufactured in 1954 for the society ho...
Metal, Aluminum
Pallade Lamp for Artemide by Studio Tetrarch
By Artemide
Located in Antwerp, BE
Pallade lamp for Artemide by Studio Tetrarch (Adelaide Bonati, Silvio Bonatti, Enrico De Munari, and Carla Federspiel) designed in 1968. Measures: Diameter 40 cm. Height 100 cm. T...
Plastic
small chandelier in lacquered sheet metal, Italy circa 1950/1960
By Gino Sarfatti
Located in Mouscron, WHT
small chandelier in lacquered sheet metal, Italy circa 1950/1960 some paint missing
Metal
Ceiling Lamp by "Metalarte", Barcelona, 1969
By Metalarte Spain
Located in Barcelona, ES
Ceiling lamp designed and produced by "Metalarte" in 1969. Lampshade with two overlapping methacrylate layers, white color inside, orange outside.
Acrylic
$814Sale Price|20% Off
H 11.03 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in
Hanging Lamp Orange Design by Achille & Pier Giacomo by Kartell, 1959
By Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni
Located in Oirlo, LI
Hanging lamp orange design by Achille & Pier Giacomo by Kartell, 1959. Beautiful hanging lamp Design by Achille and pier Castiglioni for kartell. Model kd6. Made in 1959 a b...
Plastic
$8,380
H 33.47 in Dm 30.71 in
Ruby Floral Cascade Murano Glass Chandelier, Sculpted Flowers & Leaves, Venetian
Located in Villaverla, IT
Ruby Floral Cascade Murano Glass Chandelier, Sculpted Flowers & Leaves, Venetian Masterpiece Immerse your space in the vibrant allure of the 'Ruby Floral Cascade,' a breathtaking Mu...
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
1960s Alessandro Pianon Lumenform Italy Ceiling Lamp in Glass
By Alessandro Pianon
Located in Biella, IT
Alessandro Pianon ceiling lamp glass by Lumenform Italy design years 60 Perfect vintage condition a, diameter 15 inches and height 40 inches.
Metal, Aluminum
Pallade Lamp for Artemide by Studio Tetrarch
By Artemide
Located in Antwerp, BE
Pallade lamp for Artemide by Studio Tetrarch (Adelaide Bonati, Silvio Bonatti, Enrico De Munari, and Carla Federspiel) designed in 1968. The Pallade could be used as a floor or hangi...
Metal
$8,500
H 27.96 in Dm 23.63 in
1960 Italy Sputnik Chandelier Cranberry Murano Glass Globes & Silver-Plated
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
" in., height 27.95" in., diameter per globe 7" in. Lighting: takes nine small Edison E14 base screw
Silver Plate
French 1950's Chandelier with Brass and Gunmetal
By Maison Jansen
Located in Hanover, MA
Three curved brass arms from a gunmetal mount cradle three red enameled aluminum tall vente latte
Brass, Aluminum
$12,500
H 36 in Dm 48.5 in
Vintage Italian 1970s Ruby Gold and Colorless Murano Glass Nine-Light Chandelier
Located in Palm Desert, CA
An Italian vintage ruby, gold and colorless nine-light Murano chandelier from the second half of the 20th century. This graceful handcrafted Italian Murano chandelier is composed of ...
Murano Glass
Stilux Milano, Italian Labeled Chandelier from 50s
By Stilux
Located in Catania, CT
Original vintage condition with trace of age and use as shown in the detailed images. Full working with EU standard, adaptable on demand for USA standard.
Brass
1970s Chromed Plastic Rings with Orange Plastic Circles
Located in Schoorl, NL
Joyful chandelier with chromed plastic rings and orange plastic circles. Light without chain height 46cm, 4 lightbulbs, 16 round rings plus 16 orange circles.
Plastic
Angelo Brotto"Marziale" Chandelier for Esperia, 1970
By Angelo Brotto
Located in Hanover, MA
Rare and distinctive "Marziale" chandelier designed by Angelo Brotto and produced by Esperia 1970. Six arm star ceiling base from which is suspended 6 solid polished rods of solid wa...
Walnut
Angelo Lelii for Arredoluce Chandelier Model 12611 (Pair avail.)
By Angelo Lelii, Arredoluce
Located in Hanover, MA
the chandelier can be used without the red plexi decorative skirts as they easily slip on and off
Marble, Brass
$4,740Sale Price / set|40% Off
H 16.5 in Dm 14 in
Pair of Jacques Adnet Petite Plexi Crystal Chandeliers
Located in Hanover, MA
***September Sale*** We have a pair of these beautifully executed version of Adnet's traditional four arm chandelier with Lucite arms formed to look like cut crystal. Petite scale p...
Brass
Midcentury Chandelier by Drupol, 1970s
By Drupol
Located in Praha, CZ
Made in Czechoslovakia Made of glass, metal, chrome Re-polished Fully functional Original condition.
Metal, Chrome
Venetian Style Lantern/Grid Pendant Made In Ruby Red Glass From 1950s
Located in Lejre, DK
Lamp/lattice pendant light from the 1950s in ruby red glass. This unique vintage lamp brings both
Glass
$1,250
H 16 in W 11 in D 11 in
Antique Durkee Marine Ship Lantern Fixture Red Fresnel Pendant Chandelier (A)
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Durkee Marine Ship Lantern Fixture Red Fresnel Pendant Chandelier (A). Item features a 360
Steel
$1,050
H 16 in W 11 in D 11 in
Antique Durkee Marine Ship Lantern Fixture Red Fresnel Pendant Chandelier (B)
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Durkee Marine Ship Lantern Fixture Red Fresnel Pendant Chandelier (B). Item features 360
Steel
Unusual Design Grey and Red Round Metal Pendant Lamp, 1970s, Germany
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Unusual Design Grey and Red Round Metal Pendant Lamp, 1970s, Germany It is very ideal and suitable
Metal
Art Deco Pendant Lamp, Brass and Etched Red Pink Glass, France, 1920s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
1920 French Art Deco red, pink glass pendant lamp Brass chain and brass canopy Weight: 3.10 kg
Brass
$7,171 / item
H 59.06 in Dm 63 in
21st Century Triennale pendant lamp, chrome&red-yellow-blu, Lelii, 2019, Italy
By Angelo Lelii
Located in Milano, Lombardia
diffuser colored in red, yellow or blue. New edition 2019. Dimmable phase cut lighting control. Bulbs
Metal, Brass, Chrome
$7,171 / item
H 59.06 in Dm 63 in
21st Century Triennale pendant lamp, brass&red-yellow-blue, A.Lelii, 2019, Italy
By Angelo Lelii
Located in Milano, Lombardia
diffuser colored in red, yellow or blue. New edition 2019. Dimmable phase cut lighting control. Bulbs
Metal, Brass, Chrome
Red Pendant Lamp or Wall Lamp by Napako
By Napako
Located in Vienna, AT
Steel red painted frame fitted with two E27 bulbs for max. 100W covered with glass shade made of
Steel
$2,400
H 9.5 in W 7.5 in D 7.5 in
Niels Esmann & Hans C. Jensen Geometric Red Pendant Wall Light, Denmark 1960s
Located in New York, NY
A strong midcentury designed pendant with the original teak and brass wall bracket. The height is
Brass
$275 / item
H 6.25 in W 5.75 in D 5.75 in
Orange Ceramic Pendant Lights Attributed to Herda, Netherlands, 1960s
By Herda
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of ceramic pendant lights in vivid orange glaze, likely produced by Dutch manufacturer Herda
Ceramic, Plastic
$665Sale Price|50% Off
H 30.32 in Dm 5.71 in
Scandinavian Midcentury Red Glass and Brass Pendant, 1950s
Located in NUEMBRECHT, NRW
This unusual pendant was manufactured in Sweden in the 1950s. It is made of brass and has got a red
Opal, Brass
$1,200 / item
H 6.11 in Dm 17.72 in
'Planet' Terrazzo Pendant Lamp by Bentu Design 'White, Black, Red or Blue'
By Bentu Design
Located in Paris, IDF
Terrazzo pendant lamps designed by Cantonese studio Bentu Design Black wire 2m adjustable. Bulb G4
Concrete
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.
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