$12,500 / item
H 27 in W 32 in D 32 in
Tenfold Chandelier 32inch Brushed Bronze Perforated Metal Pendant Light
By Luft Tanaka
Located in Brooklyn, NY
. Inspired by Brutalist architecture and Op Art, the Tenfold Series features interlocking perforated metal
Aluminum, Brass, Steel
$1,200
H 8.25 in Dm 12.5 in
Danish Modern Perforated Metal Pendant Light by Poul Gernes for Louis Poulsen
By Poul Gernes, Louis Poulsen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
metal cylinder that emits light through it's bent, cut-out sections. The images show the pendant dimmed
Metal
Vintage Pendant Light in Perforated Metal, Mathieu Matégot Style
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This 1950s perforated metal pendant light features a sculptural form and graphic perforations that
Metal, Brass
$4,524
H 7.09 in Dm 14.18 in
Rare & Elegant Mid-Century Modern Perforated Metal Pendant Lamp Germany 1950
By Paavo Tynell, Lisa Johansson-Pape
Located in Munich, DE
Rare, elegant and highly decorative Mid-Century Modern perforated metal pendant lamp or hanging
Metal
Swedish Modern Red Pendant Light with Perforated Brass Details, 1950s
Located in The Hague, NL
asymmetrical diabolo shape, is crafted from red lacquered metal and beautifully perforated with small dotted
Metal, Brass
Per Bovin, Pendant Light, Stoneware, Metal, Denmark, 1970s
By P. Bovin
Located in High Point, NC
A brown, beige perforated stoneware and metal pendant light designed and produced by Per Bovin
Metal
$587
H 5.71 in W 7.49 in D 2.76 in
Postmodern Danish Light Blue Perforated Metal Pendant from Abo Randers, 1980s
By ABO Randers A/S
Located in Hamburg, DE
against glare. The sides are closed with round discs made of perforated sheet metal. The light is
Metal
$1,410
H 8.27 in Dm 4.45 in
Elegant Mid-Century Modern Pendant Lamp by Ernest Igl for Hillebrand 1950s
By Hillebrand, Ernest Igl
Located in Munich, DE
Rare and elegant Mid-Century Modern perforated metal pendant lamp or hanging light. Designed by
Metal
Elegant Mid-Century Modern Pendant Lamp by Ernest Igl for Hillebrand 1960s
By Hillebrand, Ernest Igl
Located in Munich, DE
Elegant Mid-Century Modern perforated metal pendant lamp or hanging light. Designed by Ernest Igl
Metal
Perforated Metal Shade French Hanging Light, Style of Mategot
Located in North Miami, FL
All original, this hanging light with perforated metal shade and glass diffuser are finished with
Brass, Metal
Sold
H 7.09 in Dm 18.12 in
Rare & Elegant Mid-Century Modern Perforated Metal Pendant Lamp Germany 1950
Located in Munich, DE
Rare, elegant and highly decorative Mid-Century Modern perforated metal pendant lamp or hanging
Metal
A Mid Century Perforated Light Fixture in the Style of Guariche
By Pierre Guariche
Located in Astoria, NY
A vintage brass and perforated black metal French light fixture in the style of Guariche. Good
Metal, Brass
Lightolier Ten-Light Chandelier with Perforated Conical Shades
By Lightolier
Located in Astoria, NY
dualistic, white painted conical shades with perforated detail and diffusers, suspended from a saucer form
Brass, Metal
Yellow Ceiling Light in Perforated Metal, 1970s
Located in Ixelles, Bruxelles
50cm) Materials - Metal Color - Yellow Light wear consistent with age and use. Some scuffs, dents.
Metal
Ceiling light in perforated metal, Post-Modern, Netherlands
Located in Saint Leonards-on-sea, England
Postmodernism late 20th-century, elegant ceiling light made out of a continuous perforated metal
Metal, Sheet Metal, Wire
Green & Yellow Ceiling Light in Perforated Metal, 1970s
Located in Ixelles, Bruxelles
40cm) Materials - Metal Color - Yellow, Green Condition - Good Comments - Light wear consistent
Metal
An Italian 5-Light Perforated Difusser Chandelier
Located in Miami, FL
Beautifully restored and rewired, the folded metal diffusers give great illumination to five arms.
Metal, Brass
$1,198Sale Price / item|29% Off
H 28 in W 36 in D 6 in
Fireplace Screen in Metal with a Blackened Steel Finish Customizable
By Redsoul
Located in Seattle, WA
The Court Screen is a modern metal fireplace screen cover that can be used flush fitted into the fireplace opening or can stand right outside a fireplace opening. It protects from sp...
Steel
LU Swing Sconce
By Lumfardo Luminaires
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful brass LU swing sconce made by Lumfardo Luminaires in patinated brass. Wired with an E26 medium based socket. Light bulb provided as well as all mounting hardware. Priced in...
Brass
$763
H 3.15 in W 12.21 in D 7.49 in
1930s French Art Deco Hand-Carved Oak Box, Geometric Design, Excellent
Located in Aci Castello, IT
This is a 1930s French Art Deco hand-carved oak box, showcasing a unique blend of craftsmanship and geometric flair characteristic of the Art Deco period. Solid oak wood, noted for i...
Oak
$16,686 / item
H 53.15 in W 125.99 in D 59.06 in
Oval Brass and Parchment Chandelier by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires
By Diego Mardegan
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Beautiful chandelier by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires, this other version of the spider chandelier has longer arms on the sides giving the oval shape. The metal arms paint...
Metal, Brass
$27,500 / set
H 27.5 in W 37.5 in D 37.5 in
Mario Bellini for C&B Italia First Edition 'Camaleonda' Modular Sofa, 1970
By Mario Bellini, C&B Italia
Located in New York, NY
'Camaleonda' First Edition modular sofa, designed by Mario Bellini, for C&B Italia, 1970. The structure is constructed of wood and upholstery in fabric. Original label. Prod. C&B,...
Fabric, Wood
$7,591 / item
H 39.38 in W 9.85 in D 31.5 in
Parchment, Brass and Glass Table Lamp by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires
By Diego Mardegan
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Ventola table lamp by the artist Diego Mardegan exclusively for Glustin Luminaires. Beautiful two ways shade made of a brass structure, parchemin paper and waxed fabric hold by an...
Brass
Vintage Mosaic Glass Disco Ball With Rotor 1980s
Located in Palermo, IT
Vintage mosaic glass disco ball with rotor 1980s Intact and functional, it has a diameter of 30 cm. Very good condition. We guarantee adequate packaging and will ship via DHL, insu...
Mirror
Montgomery 3-Seater Quilted Yellow Soft by Studio 63
By Marioni
Located in Milan, IT
Hypnotizing with its eccentric sculptural silhouette, this stylish three-seater sofa is a statement-making design sure not to go unnoticed. The rigorous profiles characterizing the b...
Textile
Model 2054 Ceiling Light by Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte
By Max Ingrand, Fontana Arte
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Model 2054 ceiling light by Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte. Designed and manufactured in Italy, 1956. Nickel-plated brass, curved, satin and ground crystal. Rewired for U.S. standards....
Crystal, Brass, Nickel
$6,280 / item
H 29.53 in W 118.12 in D 43.31 in
Thrim Glass Dining Room Table, Designed by Massimo Castagna, Made in Italy
By Massimo Castagna
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
The bases of table Thrim follow the top playing with different angles and lengths. The vast availability of configurations and dimensions give space to many customizations and make i...
Glass
Under The Banyan Side Table Small in Brass, Viya by Vikram Goyal
Located in Noida, DL
Under The Banyan Side Table Small in Brass & Semi Precious Stone, Viya by Vikram Goyal Echoing ancient whispers of worship, each object captures the essence of the Banyan tree, ...
Brass
$27,200Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 28.5 in W 96 in D 48 in
Stunning Pair Vladimir Kagan Serpentine Directional Cloud Sofas Mid-Century
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Fabulous pair of Vladimir Kagan cloud serpentine sofas made by Directional. These pair retain their original periwinkle blue ultra-suede fabric in nice vintage condition-some wear sp...
Upholstery, Lucite
$25,852 / item
H 45.28 in W 147.64 in D 84.65 in
Modern Castle Bed US King Brass, Silk Velvet Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple
By Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Castle US King Size Bed, Modern Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe This listing is for a US King Size Bed, optional sizes available. The elegant Castle bed is upholstered...
Brass
Lawless Sofa by Evan Fay
By Evan Fay
Located in Geneve, CH
Lawless sofa by Evan Fay Each is a unique hand-sculpted creation Dimensions: W 1676, D 863, H 1016 mm W 66”, D 34”, H 40” inches Materials: Steel, brass, foam, Knoll stretch ap...
Brass
$3,466 / item
H 24.02 in W 63 in D 23.63 in
Italian Contemporary Adrian Pearsall Style Forest Green Chenille and Wood Bench
Located in Scandicci, Florence
Beautiful bench upholstered with forest-green chenille, designed and handcrafted by us with structure in solid wood. It is an object of high quality and refinement, ideal for giving ...
Chenille, Wood
Rare Saturn Lights by Serge Mouille
By Serge Mouille
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare Saturn lights for Serge Mouille. Manufactured in France, circa the 1970s. With adjustable shades, slender and curved enameled brass ceiling or wall lamps by Serge Mouille. Each ...
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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