Hans Bergström ’40’ Cascade Ceiling Lamp in Perforated Brass, 1940s
By Hans Bergström, Ateljé Lyktan
Located in Prague, New Town
Swedish Modern cascade ceiling lamp, model ’40’, designed by Hans Bergström. Produced by Ateljé Lyktan in Åhus, Sweden, 1940s. Shades in perforated brass, canopy in brass, recently r...
Brass
$38,861
H 8.67 in Dm 21.66 in
Commissioned Paavo Tynell Flush Mount, Perforated Brass & Glass, Taito 1940s
By Paavo Tynell, Taito Oy
Located in Helsinki, FI
A beautiful and exceptionally rare ceiling lamp designed by Paavo Tynell and manufactured by Taito, dating from the late 1940s to early 1950s. The piece features its original mouth-b...
Metal, Brass
$5,652
H 18.9 in Dm 19.89 in
Elegant Mid-Century Modern Perforated Aluminium Pendant Lamp Austria 1960s
Located in Munich, DE
Executed in perforated aluminium and brass, the pendant lamp comes with 1 x E27 / E26 Edison screw fit bulb socket, is rewired and in working condition.
Aluminum, Brass
$5,652
H 18.9 in Dm 19.89 in
Exceptional Mid-Century Modern Perforated Aluminium Pendant Lamp Austria 1960s
Located in Munich, DE
Executed in perforated aluminium and brass, the pendant lamp comes with 1 x E27 / E26 Edison screw fit bulb socket, is rewired and in working condition.
Brass, Aluminum
Large Raul Reyes 'Rey 30' Perforated Polished Brass Dome Chandelier
By Florian Schulz, Paavo Tynell, Lisa Johansson-Pape
Located in Glendale, CA
Large Raul Reyes 'Rey 30' Perforated Polished Brass Dome Chandelier. Hand-fabricated in Los Angeles, these highly refined chandeliers are reminiscent of the iconic mid-century Finni...
Brass
Large Raul Reyes 'Rey 26' Perforated Polished Brass Dome Chandelier
By Paavo Tynell, Lisa Johansson-Pape
Located in Glendale, CA
Large Raul Reyes 'Rey 26' Perforated Polished Brass Dome Chandelier. Hand-fabricated in Los Angeles, these highly refined ceiling lamps are reminiscent of the iconic mid-century Fin...
Brass
$41,805
H 15.75 in Dm 32.68 in
Angelo Lelii Perforated Brass Leaf Chandelier for Arredoluce Italy 1950s
By Arredoluce, Angelo Lelii
Located in Munich, DE
Extremely rare, elegant and highly decorative Mid-Century Modern hammered and perforated brass leaf chandelier or pendant light. Model n° 12369.
Brass
Large Raul Reyes 'Rey 26' Perforated Patinated Brass Dome Chandelier
By Paavo Tynell, Lisa Johansson-Pape
Located in Glendale, CA
Large Raul Reyes 'Rey 26' Perforated Patinated Brass Dome Chandelier. Hand-fabricated in Los Angeles, these highly refined ceiling lamps are reminiscent of the iconic mid-century Fi...
Brass
$3,400
H 9.75 in W 10 in D 10 in
1950s Perforated Metal and Opaline Glass Pendant Attributed to Mathieu Matégot
Located in Glendale, CA
1950s Perforated Metal & Opaline Glass Pendant Attributed to Mathieu Matégot Executed in perforated painted metal, opaline glass, and brass.
Metal, Brass
1950s Italian White Perforated Cone Pendant Attributed to Gino Sarfatti
By Gino Sarfatti, Arteluce
Located in Glendale, CA
1950s Italian white perforated cone sconce attributed to Gino Sarfatti. Executed in brass and white painted aluminum. Arteluce was one of the most innovative lighting design companie...
Metal, Brass
$9,000 / item
H 20 in W 24 in D 24 in
Tenfold Chandelier 5T 24inch Brushed Bronze, Perforated Metal Geometric Pendant
By Luft Tanaka
Located in Brooklyn, NY
TENFOLD CHANDELIER 5 TIER 24inch in Brushed Bronze by Luft Tanaka Studio Brutalism meets glam. The Tenfold Chandelier is inspired by brutalist design and Op Art, and composed of int...
Aluminum, Brass, Steel
$3,200 / item
H 12 in Dm 5.6 in
1950s Mauri Almari Perforated Black Metal Pendant for Idman Oy Finland
By Almari Mauri, Idman, Paavo Tynell
Located in Glendale, CA
1950s Mauri Almari Perforated Black Metal Pendant for Idman Oy Finland. A rare example executed in black painted and perforated metal with period-style black canopy for mounting over...
Metal, Brass
$2,950
H 33 in W 51 in D 20 in
Italian Mid-Century Flush Mounted Pendant with Perforated Black Metal Shades
Located in San Francisco, CA
Italian suspension pendant with two cylindrical sconces articulated on golden brass hinges enclosing two large circular adjustable reflectors in perforated black lacquered metal.
Metal, Brass
Perforated Arc 14"
By Allied Maker
Located in Glen Cove, NY
This hand-spun 14" perforated dome is meticulously brushed and waxed to desired finish. The hand blown glass provides pleasant surface diffusion while also complimenting the light's ...
Brass
Paavo Tynell Perforated Brass Ceiling Light Model 1965, Idman 1950s
By Paavo Tynell, Idman
Located in Helsinki, FI
Paavo Tynell originally designed this classic model no. 1965 for the Finnish market before adapting it with a counterweight to meet American safety regulations, which prohibited lamp...
Brass, Metal
$33,680
H 39.38 in W 7.88 in D 39.38 in
Modernist Paavo Tynell Perforated Brass Chandelier Model 1995/3, Taito 1950s
By Paavo Tynell, Taito Oy
Located in Helsinki, FI
Rare modernist brass ceiling light by Paavo Tynell with three hanging perforated shades. Each shade is crafted in full brass and connected at the top by a brass canopy and a radiatin...
Brass
Paavo Tynell, Perforated Brass Ceiling Lamp Model 1953, Taito 1950s
By Paavo Tynell, Taito Oy
Located in Helsinki, FI
Very rare ceiling lamp model 1953 in its original condition by Finnish designer Paavo Tynell (1890–1973) for Taito. The brass shade is perforated and the diffuser underneath is made ...
Brass
$765
H 41.34 in Dm 4.34 in
50s pendant lamp in perforated metal, mustard yellow, Ernest Igl for Hillebrand
By Ernest Igl, Egon Hillebrand
Located in München, DE
Beautiful small Mid-Century Modern design pendant lamp made of perforated metal. The color is the original one, a typical of that time mustard yellow. Designed by Ernest Igl for Hill...
Metal, Brass
$2,900 / item
H 5 in W 18.5 in D 20.5 in
Compas Small Pendant in Perforated Satin White and Opal White Glass
By Atelier de Troupe
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The COMPAS collection is shaped out of a single sheet of brass fastened to a simple spine. Nestled inside is a pearl of hand-blown sandblasted glass. W 18 1/2in (47cm) x D 20 1/2in ...
Brass
$1,000
H 33.47 in Dm 7.88 in
Simple & elegant perforated metal pendant lamp in the manner of Mathieu Mategot
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Simple & elegant perforated metal ceiling lamp in the manner of Mathieu Mategot 1x E27 socket. It is wired and in working condition. It runs both on 110 / 230 volt. Our lamps ...
Metal, Brass
Large Slat Perforated Brass Ceiling Lamp Model 82500 for Idman, 1950s
By Paavo Tynell, Idman Oy
Located in Helsinki, FI
Mid-Century Modern Brass Ceiling Pendant by Idman, Model No. 82500 (1950s). A striking and generously sized ceiling pendant from Finnish lighting manufacturer Idman, this model (No. ...
Brass
$3,768 / item
H 11.42 in Dm 23.63 in
Lovely Mid Century Modern Perforated Metal & Brass Ceiling Lamps Germany 1950s
Located in Munich, DE
Extremely rare, lovely and highly decorative Mid-Century Modern ceiling lamp. Designed and manufactured in Germany, 1950s. Two pieces available! Executed in brass and perforated, w...
Brass, Metal
$11,022
H 45.28 in Dm 17.72 in
Paavo Tynell Brass Perforated Adjustable Ceiling Lamp Model 1965, Taito 1950s
By Taito Oy, Paavo Tynell
Located in Helsinki, FI
Paavo Tynell created the counter weight lamp design in response to American lamp specifications, that did not allow lamps to hang by electricity cords on their own. The result was a ...
Aluminum, Brass
$3,886
H 37.8 in Dm 14.97 in
Hans-Agne Jakobsson Perforated Brass Chandelier Model T 526 for Markaryd 1960s
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson, AB Markaryd
Located in Helsinki, FI
A beautiful T-526 chandelier designed by Hans-Agne Jakobsson and produced by Markaryd during the 1960s. Though modest in scale, the piece carries the refined character that defines J...
Metal, Brass
$124,828
H 43.31 in Dm 17.72 in
Rare Paavo Tynell Chandelier in Perforated Brass & Wire Decoration, Taito 1950s
By Paavo Tynell, Taito Oy
Located in Helsinki, FI
An exceptional Paavo Tynell Chandelier in full brass and impeccable condition. This commissioned piece was designed by Tynell and manufactured by his company Taito Oy. We can imagine...
Brass
$500,492
H 37.41 in Dm 41.34 in
Important Paavo Tynell Chandelier Model 9062 in Perforated Brass, Taito 1950s
By Taito, Paavo Tynell
Located in Helsinki, FI
An important chandelier by world renowned Finnish lighting designer Paavo Tynell. This exceptional lamp is built to impress and is made of full brass with eight perforated shades pla...
Brass, Metal
$5,990
H 10.63 in Dm 19.69 in
Perforated Cream Flush Mount Chandelier Glass & Brass by Belmag, Swiss 1950s
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Elegant flush mount ceiling light comes with a disc shaped enameled metal reflector with circular perforations of different sizes and a small round brass diffuser holding a white fro...
Aluminum, Gold Plate, Brass, Metal
$896
H 20.08 in W 14.18 in D 3.94 in
Mid Century brass ceiling cone lamp with a curved perforated sheet lampshade
Located in München, DE
Beautiful Mid Century Modern brass ceiling lamp with corrugated perforated sheet metal lampshade. Very unusual, rare 1950s design. Fully functional, very nice patina in 100% original...
Metal, Brass
$28,263
H 45.28 in Dm 14.18 in
Paavo Tynell Adjustable Ceiling Lamp A1982MS, Full Perforated Brass, Idman 1950s
By Idman, Paavo Tynell
Located in Helsinki, FI
The counterweight lamp models showcase Tynell's genius as a lamp designer. This feature makes these lamps suitable for all kinds of rooms with different ceiling heights as the height...
Metal, Brass
$11,540
H 41.34 in Dm 17.72 in
Paavo Tynell Adjustable Ceiling Lamp Model A1965 in Perforated Brass Taito 1950s
By Paavo Tynell, Taito
Located in Helsinki, FI
The counterweight lamp models showcases Tynell`s genius as a lamp designer. This model makes these lamps suitable for all kinds of rooms with different ceiling heights. This lamp is ...
Metal, Brass
$7,536
H 41.34 in Dm 9.85 in
Paavo Tynell Brass & Perforated Red Metal Ceiling Light Model K2-58, Idman 1950s
By Paavo Tynell, Idman
Located in Helsinki, FI
A lively Paavo Tynell pendant lamp crafted in brass and painted red metal, distinguished by the designer's iconic perforations. This model features a distinct fishtail and diamond pe...
Metal, Brass
1958 Ceiling Lamp Perforated for Artimeta Soest Holland
By Artimeta
Located in Biella, IT
Design in year '58 ceiling lamp for Artimeta Soest Holland lamp is in perforated metal lacquered white-cream in perfect condition measure height 30 inches, diameter 18".
Metal, Brass
French Tri-Color Perforated Metal Chandelier by Lunel
Located in Hanover, MA
French 1950's perforated and enameled metal conical diffusers on tri-spoke axel with brass body, arms, swivels and embellishments. The drop is 27 inches but of course we can lengthen...
Aluminum, Brass
Large Raul Reyes 'Rey 30' Perforated Dome Chandelier in Black
By Paavo Tynell, Florian Schulz, Lisa Johansson-Pape
Located in Glendale, CA
Large Raul Reyes 'Rey 30' Perforated Dome Chandelier in Black. Hand-fabricated in Los Angeles, these highly refined chandeliers are reminiscent of the iconic mid-century Finnish des...
Brass
Large Raul Reyes 'Rey 26' Perforated Metal Dome Chandelier in Black
By Paavo Tynell, Lisa Johansson-Pape
Located in Glendale, CA
Large Raul Reyes 'Rey 26' Perforated Metal Dome Chandelier in Black. Hand-fabricated in Los Angeles, these highly refined ceiling lamps are reminiscent of the iconic mid-century Fin...
Brass
Large Raul Reyes 'Rey 26' Perforated Metal Dome Chandelier in White
By Paavo Tynell, Lisa Johansson-Pape
Located in Glendale, CA
Large Raul Reyes 'Rey 26' Perforated Metal Dome Chandelier in White. Hand-fabricated in Los Angeles, these highly refined ceiling lamps are reminiscent of the iconic mid-century Fin...
Brass
$2,119
H 8.27 in Dm 7.88 in
Elegant Brass Pendant Lamp Löken by Helge Zimdal for Falkenbergs Sweden 1960s
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Helge Zimdal, Falkenbergs Belysning, Bertil Brisborg
Located in Munich, DE
Executed in solid, perforated brass, the pendant lamp needs 1 x E27 / E26 Edison screw fit bulb.
Brass
$10,363
H 46.07 in Dm 17.72 in
Paavo Tynell White Perforated Adjustable Ceiling Lamp Model 1965, Taito 1950s
By Paavo Tynell, Taito Oy
Located in Helsinki, FI
Paavo Tynell created the counter weight lamp design in response to American lamp specifications, that did not allow lamps to hang by electricity cords on their own. The result was a ...
Aluminum, Brass
Hans-Agne Jakobsson Pendants
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Brass perforated pendants.
Brass
$8,007
H 15.75 in Dm 19.69 in
Amazing Mid-Century Modern Sputnik Pendant Lamp or Chandelier Germany 1950s
Located in Munich, DE
Designed & manufactured probably in Germany, 1950s. Executed in brass tubes and copper anodized and partly perforated brass sheet, the pendant lamp / chandelier needs 3 x E27 / E26 ...
Brass
$4,121
H 6.11 in Dm 13.78 in
Rare Pendant Lamp or Chandelier by Hans-Agne Jakobsson for AB Markaryd Sweden
By Bertil Brisborg, Hans Bergström, AB Markaryd, Louis Poulsen, Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Munich, DE
Rare, lovely and highly decorative Mid-Century Modern perforated brass cascading pendant lamp or chandelier with three lamp shades.
Brass
Elegant Mid-Century Modern Pendant Lamp or Hanging Light Germany 1950s
Located in Munich, DE
Executed in enameled and perforated aluminum and brass, the pendant lamp needs 1 x E27 / E26 Edison screw fit bulb.
Aluminum, Brass
$7,654
H 10.04 in Dm 10.44 in
Exceptional Mid-Century Modern Ceiling Fixture or Pendant Lamp Sweden 1950s
By Bertil Brisborg
Located in Munich, DE
Executed in enameled and perforated aluminum and brass, the pendant lamp needs 1 x E27 / E26 and 2 x E14 / E12 Edison screw fit bulbs.
Aluminum, Brass
$4,475
H 10.63 in Dm 21.66 in
Lovely Four-Armed Mid-Century Modern Chandelier or Pendant Light Germany 1950s
By Arredoluce, Stilnovo, Hillebrand, Kaiser Leuchten
Located in Munich, DE
Executed in brass and perforated aluminum, the pendant lamp / chandelier comes with 4 x E27 / E26 Edison screw fit bulb sockets, is with original wiring and in working condition.
Brass, Aluminum
$4,475
H 12.8 in W 16.93 in D 5.71 in
Rare Mid-Century Modern Two-Armed Diabolo Pendant Lamp or Chandelier Italy 1950s
Located in Munich, DE
Designed & manufactured probably in Italy, 1950s. Executed in perforated aluminum, metal and brass, the pendant lamp needs 2 x E27 / E26 and 2 x E14 / E12 Edison screw fit bulbs.
Aluminum, Brass
$5,299 / set
H 5.71 in Dm 4.34 in
Set of Two 'Egg' Pendant Lamps by Hans-Agne Jakobsson for AB Markaryd, Sweden
By AB Markaryd, Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Munich, DE
Set of two rare, lovely and highly decorative Mid-Century Modern egg-shaped perforated brass 'Florina T790' pendant lamps or hanging lights.
Brass
$5,299 / set
H 5.52 in Dm 4.34 in
Set of Two 'Egg' Pendant Lamps by Hans-Agne Jakobsson for AB Markaryd, Sweden
By AB Markaryd, Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Munich, DE
Set of two rare, lovely and highly decorative Mid-Century Modern egg-shaped perforated brass 'Florina T790' pendant lamps or hanging lights.
Brass
$2,040 / item
H 50 in Dm 20 in
'Gabi' Perforated Brass Dome & White Painted Metal Pendant by Alvaro Benitez
By Stilnovo, Arteluce, Alvaro Benitez
Located in Glendale, CA
'Gabi' Perforated brass dome & white painted metal pendant by Alvaro Benitez.
Metal, Brass
$5,299 / set
H 5.91 in Dm 4.34 in
Set of Two 'Egg' Pendant Lamps by Hans-Agne Jakobsson for AB Markaryd, Sweden
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson, AB Markaryd
Located in Munich, DE
Set of two rare, lovely and highly decorative Mid-Century Modern egg-shaped perforated brass 'Florina T790' pendant lamps or hanging lights.
Brass
$29,440 / item
H 51.19 in Dm 22.84 in
Rare pair of Birger Ekman Ceiling Lamps by Glössner, Sweden, 1940s
By Glossner AB
Located in Stockholm, SE
Please note: listed price is for a single pendant. Perforated brass and etched glass shades, very good condition.
Brass
$3,504Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 19.69 in Dm 3.94 in
Patinated Brass Pendant Light Résille, Industrial Design from Morocco
Located in Marrakech, MA
Design – perforated and patinated brass pendant light: This pendant features six cylindrical elements arranged on a single ceiling canopy.
Brass
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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