Swedish Two Level Perforated Pendant Ceiling Light
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
1659 Swedish perferated two level pendant light 4 bulbs lowwer level 2 bulbs upper level
Vintage 1960s Chandeliers and Pendants
Brass
Swedish Two Level Perforated Pendant Ceiling Light
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
1659 Swedish perferated two level pendant light 4 bulbs lowwer level 2 bulbs upper level
Brass
$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
TENFOLD CHANDELIER 5 TIER 24inch in Brushed Bronze by Luft Tanaka Studio Brutalism meets glam. Inspired by Brutalist architecture and Op Art, the Tenfold Series features interlockin...
Aluminum, Brass, Steel
Swedish Modern Red Pendant Light with Perforated Brass Details, 1950s
Located in The Hague, NL
This striking pendant lamp was produced in Sweden in the 1950s. The shade, featuring an asymmetrical diabolo shape, is crafted from red lacquered metal and beautifully perforated w...
Metal, Brass
$5,200
H 35 in W 23 in D 8 in
Tangier Pendant Light, Perforated Aged Brass, Red Resin Jewels, Islamic Style
Located in Hudson, NY
Moroccan pierced brass shades / Red resin jewels / Aged brass finish Note : Height cannot be adjusted Quantity : (1) Materials : Aged Brass / Resin Color : Gold / Red Dimensions :...
Brass
$817 / item
H 11.82 in Dm 7.09 in
Vintage 1950s Mid Century Modern Star Perforated Brass Church Pendant Light
Located in Steinheim am Albuch, BW
Highly decorative vintage Mid-Century Modern perforated brass pendant lamps. Lovely design with punched out stars all around.
Brass
Sciolari Perforated Brass 12-Light Chandelier
By Sciolari Lighting
Located in North Miami, FL
Magnificent 12-light chandelier with cylindrical perforated brass arms. Each arm is circular leading to the cylinder adorned with pinholes providing soft ambient light. Matte finis...
Brass
$1,200
H 8.25 in Dm 12.5 in
Danish Modern Perforated Metal Pendant Light by Poul Gernes for Louis Poulsen
By Louis Poulsen, Poul Gernes
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Striking, Danish modern pendant light by Poul Gernes for Louis Poulsen features a faceted white metal cylinder that emits light through it's bent, cut-out sections. The images show t...
Metal
Vintage Lightolier 5-Light Perforated Brass Chandelier
By Lightolier
Located in North Miami, FL
The 5 brass cup style diffusers are perforated with stars design. This is a flush mount light fixture with crystal orbs adornments. Made by Lightolier, possibly by Paavo Tynell. T...
Brass
$2,606
H 38.59 in W 13.78 in D 15.75 in
1960's Small three-light chandelier with perforated copper shades
Located in Milano, IT
COD-Z101 Small three-light chandelier with perforated copper shades that resemble a mushroom. Italian manufacture from the 60s.
Copper
$4,561
H 7.09 in Dm 14.18 in
Rare & Elegant Mid-Century Modern Perforated Metal Pendant Lamp Germany 1950
By Lisa Johansson-Pape, Paavo Tynell
Located in Munich, DE
Rare, elegant and highly decorative Mid-Century Modern perforated metal pendant lamp or hanging light. Designed & manufactured probably in Germany, 1950s.
Metal
Per Bovin, Pendant Light, Stoneware, Denmark, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A brown, beige perforated stoneware pendant light designed and produced by Per Bovin, Denmark, c. 1970s.
Stoneware
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, Denmark, c. 1970s.
Metal
$1,000 / item
H 11 in Dm 15 in
Claylight 15" Pendant Dot: Handmade Ceramic Contemporary Light, Warm Atmosphere
By lightexture
Located in Troy, NY
A perforated white ceramic pendant light with an elegant braided cord and a matching ceramic ceiling plate.
Ceramic
$1,000 / item
H 11 in Dm 15 in
Claylight 15" Pendant Line: Handmade Ceramic Contemporary Light, Warm Atmosphere
By lightexture
Located in Troy, NY
A perforated white ceramic pendant light with an elegant braided cord and a matching ceramic ceiling plate.
Ceramic
Elegant Mid-Century Modern Pendant Lamp or Hanging Light Germany 1950s
Located in Munich, DE
Rare, highly decorative and elegant Mid-Century Modern perforated aluminum pendant lamp or hanging light. Designed & manufactured probably in Germany, 1950s.
Aluminum, Brass
$2,132
H 7.88 in Dm 12.6 in
Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian Copper Pendant Lamp or Hanging Light 1960s
Located in Munich, DE
Elegant Mid-Century Modern perforated copper pendant lamp or hanging light. Designed and manufactured probably in Scandinavia in 1960s.
Copper
$4,975
H 11.82 in Dm 8.27 in
Rare & Elegant Mid Century Modern Perforated Brass Ceiling Lamp Sweden 1950s
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Falkenbergs Belysning, Lisa Johansson-Pape, Paavo Tynell, Idman Oy
Located in Munich, DE
Extremely rare, elegant and highly decorative Mid-Century Modern perforated brass pendant lamp or ceiling light. With its perforation, it reminds the lamps of Finnish designer Paavo ...
Brass
$42,057
H 15.75 in Dm 32.68 in
Angelo Lelii Perforated Brass Leaf Chandelier for Arredoluce Italy 1950s
By Angelo Lelii, Arredoluce
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
$2,369
H 11.03 in Dm 14.38 in
Rare Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian Copper Pendant Lamp or Hanging Light 1960s
Located in Munich, DE
Rare, elegant and highly decorative Mid-Century Modern perforated copper pendant lamp or hanging light. Designed and manufactured probably in Scandinavia in 1960s.
Copper
$592
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
Wall lamp by Danish manufacturer Abo Randers from the 1980s. The lamp body consists of a metal sheet bent into a large radius and painted blue. The front part is designed as a shade...
Metal
$650 / item
H 8 in W 12 in D 10 in
Claylight 12" Ceramic Pendant: Dots, Double Cut, Handmade, Sculptural Lighting
By lightexture
Located in Troy, NY
A perforated Egg shaped white ceramic pendant light with two openings, a braided cord and a matching ceiling plate.
Ceramic
$650 / item
H 8 in W 12 in D 10 in
Claylight 12" Ceramic Pendant: Lines, Double Cut, Handmade, Sculptural Lighting
By lightexture
Located in Troy, NY
A perforated Egg shaped white ceramic pendant light with two openings, a braided cord and a matching ceiling plate.
Ceramic
$1,421
H 8.27 in Dm 4.45 in
Elegant Mid-Century Modern Pendant Lamp by Ernest Igl for Hillebrand 1950s
By Ernest Igl, Hillebrand
Located in Munich, DE
Rare and elegant Mid-Century Modern perforated metal pendant lamp or hanging light. Designed by Ernest Igl for Hillebrand, Germany, 1950s.
Metal
$1,007
H 9.06 in Dm 10.24 in
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 for Hillebrand, Germany, 1960s.
Metal
Art Deco style Hanging Lamp in Marbled Glass & Brass, 1940s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Danish art deco/functionalist pendant light partially perforated solid brass and marbled glass.
Brass
$3,525Sale 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
Perforated Steel Pendant Light by Lightolier
Located in New York, NY
Newly-rewired and lacquered ivory, with solid polished brass pins. Dimensions below are for the shade, cord is 48" long and can be adjusted.
(Two lights are shown in image. On...
Steel, Brass
Six Perforated Brass Shaded Ceiling Light
Located in Charleston, SC
A ceiling light in brass, ceiling ring holding electric cables and central ring with looped decor and six branches holding loop decor perforated base shades.
Brass
Black Ceiling Light with Perforated Neck, France, circa 1950
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Old factory lamp, fully rewired and restored, black epoxy paint on the surface of the lamp and creamy white inside. Very pretty and original design, good proportions.
Steel
Vintage Iron Perforated Pendant Light
Located in Houston, TX
Vintage Iron Perforated Pendant Light
Medium Vintage Perforated Brass Pendant Light
Located in Chicago, IL
A medium European Perforated brass pendant light we sourced in France.
Gold, Brass
Large Vintage Perforated Brass Pendant Light
Located in Chicago, IL
A large European perforated brass pendant light we sourced in France.
Gold, Brass
Vintage Brass Pendant Light with Perforated Trim - 2 Available
Located in Chicago, IL
A vintage brass pendant light featuring a delicately tapered cylindrical brass shade with a perforated metal trim along the top edge.
Brass
French Perforated Ceiling Light
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A sharp French Perforated Ceiling Light from the 1960s in patinated brass, painted aluminum and steel. Wired with 5 E-26 medium based sockets. This fixture is partially restored and ...
Brass, Steel
1950s perforated steel and brass hanging pendant light by Metalarte
By Metalarte
Located in Henley-on Thames, Oxfordshire
Mid century perforated steel and brass hanging light pendant by Metalarte.
Steel, Brass
Perforated Light by Paavo Tynell
By Taito Oy, Paavo Tynell
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A patinated brass pull-down ceiling lamp with triangular pinhole perforations in the shade and a frosted glass diffuser. Three available, priced individually.
Brass
Perforated Brass Ceiling Light by Stiffel
By Stiffel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Perforated brass ceiling light by Stiffel. Designed in the United States, circa 1950s. Holophane glass diffuser provides downlight. Retains original manufacturers label. Takes five E...
Brass
Midcentury Paavo Tynell Perforated Brass Light Fixture
By Paavo Tynell
Located in Astoria, NY
A vintage Paavo Tynell pendant or light fixture in perforated brass. Good vintage condition with age appropriate wear.
Brass
Perforated Ceramic Hanging Light on Brass Tube Stem
By Louis Poulsen
Located in New York, NY
Mid Century Modern period pendant light, working and in original condition.
Brass
Perforated Bronze Ceiling Mount Light Fixture, Spain, Contemporary
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary Moroccan perforated bronze ceiling mount light fixture. Solid exterior rim with traditional perforated interior design. Recently rewired. Two candelabra bulbs.
Bronze
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 original brass ring details. Original European bayonet light bulbs, in perfect w...
Brass, 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 vintage condition with some wear to the brass
Metal, Brass
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 light. Designed & manufactured probably in Germany, 1950s.
Metal
Danish Modern Three-Tiered Pendant Light
Located in Minneapolis, MN
Vintage Danish Modern pendant light with perforated metal details; brushed brass-tone metal.
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Ceramic Pendant Light, Circa 1960s, Denmark
Located in San Antonio, TX
Danish Modern mid-century ceramic pendant light is perforated and textured and made to diffuse light giving a soft glow Denmark, 1960s.
Ceramic
Six-Armed Sputnik Chandelier or Pendant Lamp, 1950s, Germany
Located in Munich, DE
Monumental Mid-Century Modern six-armed chandelier or pendant light with perforated large lamp shades in brass.
Brass
Great Industrial Light
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Great decorative American industrial wall/ceiling round pendant light,with perforated and plastic shade supported by an aluminum rim,that internally holds 8 light bulbs in a circle d...
Metal
Scandinavian Brass Ceiling Lamp by ASEA, 1950s
By ASEA
Located in Esbjerg, DK
This perforated pendant light is made from solid brass. It was manufactured by ASEA in Sweden during the 1950s, in a style reminiscent of Vilhelm Lauritzen, Paavo Tynell and Svend Aa...
Brass
Industrial Pendant Light with Perforated Top
Located in Houston, TX
Vintage Industrial pendant with iron perforated top and silver spun aluminum base. Newly wired for use in the USA with all UL listed parts and a single porcelain Edison socket. Comes...
Aluminum, Iron
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 create a beautiful play of light.
Metal, Brass
Lightolier Ten-Light Chandelier with Perforated Conical Shades
By Lightolier
Located in Astoria, NY
A Lightolier chandelier, produced circa 1960s, with five curved brass arms, each supporting dualistic, white painted conical shades with perforated detail and diffusers, suspended fr...
Brass, Metal
Nice Original Mid-Century Modern 5 Light Perforated Shade Chandelier
Located in Peekskill, NY
This is a nice simple and elegant 5 light chandelier. We love the high style look if a white perforated shade. The diameter is 28 inch with only a 10 inch hight that can be finished ...
Brass
Sold
H 24 in Dm 12.5 in
Mid Century Brass Adjustable Pull-down Conical Pendant Style Thurston Lightolier
By Gerald Thurston, Lightolier
Located in Miami, FL
Fabulous Pull-Down Space Age Modern conical perforated Brass pendant light in the style of Gerald Thurston’s designs for Lightolier With its adjustable cord, discreetly hidden insid...
Brass
Sold
H 9 in Dm 9.75 in
Pure & Simple Designed Brass & 'Diamond' Glass Modernist Pendant Lamp by Vitrika
By Vitrika
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Clear diamond-pattern glass og slightly patinated perforated brass makes this pendant light by Vitrika Denmark stand out in any interior as a beautiful and pure 'piece of Scandinavia'.
Brass
Sold
H 7.88 in Dm 17.33 in
Rare Mid-Century Modern Pendant Lamp by Ernest Igl for Hillebrand Germany 1950s
By Hillebrand, Ernest Igl
Located in Munich, DE
Exceptional and elegant Mid-Century Modern perforated pendant lamp or hanging light. Designed by Ernest Igl for Hillebrand Leuchten, Germany, 1950s.
Brass, Metal
Large Perforated Industrial Pendant Light
Located in Oakland, CA
Large perforated industrial pendant lights that glow from above and below. They are like the mothership from P-Funk shows. Priced Individually
Midcentury Perforated Cone Pendant Chandelier, Semi-Flush Light
By Arredoluce
Located in Stamford, CT
Three warm white perforated enameled steel cones, hang from soft patinated brass fittings. Fixture retains original porcelain sockets. Manner of Arredoluce.
Brass
Yellow Ceiling Light in Perforated Metal, 1970s
Located in Ixelles, Bruxelles
Design Period - Seventies Measurements - Width 45 cm x Depth 45 cm x Height 26 cm (Wire length 50cm) Materials - Metal Color - Yellow Light wear consistent with age and use. Som...
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
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. Creating a rather light floating shape. Original Cream colour, the colour looks like...
Metal, Sheet Metal, Wire
Green & Yellow Ceiling Light in Perforated Metal, 1970s
Located in Ixelles, Bruxelles
Design Period - Seventies Measurements - Width 40 cm x Depth 40 cm x Height 20 cm (Wire length 40cm) Materials - Metal Color - Yellow, Green Condition - Good Comments - Ligh...
Metal
Sold
H 10.63 in Dm 15.75 in L 10.63 in
Cream Ceiling Light with Perforated Neck, White Cream, France, circa 1950
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Old factory lamp, fully rewired and restored, cream white epoxy paint on the surface of the lamp and inside. Very pretty and original design, good proportions.
Steel
Large Industrial Drum Chandelier
Located in US
Handsome Drum Shaped Perforated Steel Pendant . Creates Wonderful Dramatic Light And Shadows.
Steel
Paavo Tynell and Alvar Aalto Perforated Brass Pendant Light for Taito Oy
By Paavo Tynell, Alvar Aalto
Located in Madrid, ES
A polished and perforated brass pendant light designed jointly by Paavo Tynell and his pupil, Alvar Aalto and edited by Taito Oy in the 1940s.
Brass
Paavo Tynell and/or Alvar Aalto Perforated Brass Pendant Light for Taito Oy
By Paavo Tynell, Taito Oy, Alvar Aalto
Located in Madrid, ES
A polished and perforated brass pendant light designed jointly by Paavo Tynell and his pupil Alvar Alto and produced by Taito Oy in the 1940.
Brass
$56,866
H 76.78 in W 43.31 in D 21.66 in
Modern Penedo Quartz Display Cabinet, Handmade in Poerugal by Greenapple
By GF Modern, Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Mid-Century Modern Penedo Quartz Display Cabinet, Handmade in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple The Penedo quartz display cabinet captures the enduring beauty of nature’s landscapes,...
Onyx, Carrara Marble, Statuary Marble, Brass
Rosso Wall Mirror
By Specchi Veneziani
Located in Milan, IT
Crafted in the finest Murano tradition, this exquisite Venetian mirror is a true work of art. Assembled with crystal and gold elements, and adorned with red glass flowers, each piece...
Glass
$918 / item
H 11.03 in W 5.91 in D 33.86 in
Pair of Articulated Sconce Mid-Century Modern Solid Brass Black and White
By Stilnovo, Arredoluce, Gino Sarfatti
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
This exquisite sconce is a nod to the timeless pieces crafted by mid-century modern Italian studios Arteluce and Stilnovo in the 1950s, but with a unique and distinctive design that ...
Metal, Aluminum, Brass
Rewire Custom Pivot Sconce
By Rewire
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rewire Custom Pivot Sconce. Custom finishes and sizes available upon request. Each light requires one E26 75w maximum bulb. Bulbs not provided. Priced and sold individually.
Brass
$950 / item
H 25.6 in W 32.67 in D 13.78 in
New Black Wrought Iron Curule Bench with Cushion, Savonarola, Throne
Located in Miami, FL
New black wrought iron curule bench with cushion, Savonarola, Throne. Cushion included.
Iron
$1,698 / item
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
$7,950 / set
H 30.32 in W 26.78 in D 29.53 in
1940s Kozelka & Kropacek Armchairs in Texel Sheepskin & Brown Patinated Frame
By Jindřich Halabala, Karel Kozelka & Antonin Kropacek
Located in Almelo, NL
Mid-Century Czech design by Kozelka & Kropacek, reupholstered in luxurious Texel sheepskin with warm brown patinated bentwood frames. Comfort, craftsmanship, and timeless style. De...
Sheepskin, Upholstery, Bentwood
LUhans Indoor Outdoor Sconce 'Pat Cop'
By Lumfardo Luminaires
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Part of our Lumfardo Luminaries contemporary collection, this LUhans patinated un-lacquered copper indoor outdoor sconce is inspired by Scandinavian mid-century design. Wired with a ...
Copper
Large Vintage Glass Ceiling or Wall Light Flushmount, 1960s
Located in Berlin, DE
Wonderful vintage hand made blown glass flushmount. Germany, 1960s. Lamp sockets: E27 (US E26). .
Glass
Sculptural Curved Display or Side Table in Cerused Oak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Large side or coffee table, cerused oak, Europe, 1960s This eccentric large display table or coffee table is made in a precise manner, implementing geometrical shapes and straight l...
Oak
Huge MCM Style Brass Pendant Uplighter with 4 lights
By Gino Sarfatti, Lightolier, Gerald Thurston
Located in St- Leonard, Quebec
MCM style BRASS pendant Uplighter with 4 lights . Concave and convex disc are hand spun with prime quality brass . Solid sturdy hardware and construction . Diameter 30 in Low...
Brass
Large Raul Reyes 'Rey 30' Perforated Polished Brass Dome Ceiling Lamp
By Florian Schulz, Lisa Johansson-Pape, Paavo Tynell
Located in Glendale, CA
Large Raul Reyes 'Rey 30' Perforated Polished Brass Dome Ceiling Lamp. Hand-fabricated in Los Angeles, these highly refined ceiling lamps are reminiscent of the iconic mid-century F...
Brass
LUte Sconce
By Lumfardo Luminaires
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The stunning LUte sconce by Lumfardo Luminaires is an up and down fixed cylindrical wall sconce in unlacquered patinated brass or unlacquered gold finish. An all brass fixture, with ...
Gold, Brass
$4,500 / item
H 36 in Dm 32.5 in
Glossy Cream Ceramic Lola Chandelier in Antique Brass 3-Arm 32.5" DIA
By Lostine
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Three antique brass patina arms curve up from a ceramic cluster dish to three tall stoneware ceramic shades in a glossy glaze with a subtle off-white hue. With a fixed black walnut o...
Brass
LU 3 Ceiling Light
By Lumfardo Luminaires
Located in Los Angeles, CA
LU 3 Ceiling Fixture is an all perforated brass ceiling fixture inspired by classical mid century Italian design. This stunning fixture has 3 beautifully fabricated perforated brass ...
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
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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