Petite Brass Dome Pendant Light by Florian Schulz, Germany
By Florian Schulz
Located in Aachen, NRW
Petite brass pendant light designed by Florian Schulz, Germany, 1970s. High quality and in very
Brass
Stunning Petite Sciolari Style Brass Pendant Light, Germany, 1970s
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Aachen, NRW
Six-light brass chandelier in the style of Sciolari. Smoked glass in a very beautiful smokey brown
Brass
PETITE FRITURE Brush 60, Pendant, Grey, by Pierre Charrie
By Pierre Charrié
Located in New York, NY
The Brush collection was born during a workshop in Vietnam with the company Hanoia when designer Pierre Charrié explored the world of lacquered objects. A craft that requires using c...
Aluminum, Steel
PETITE FRITURE Brush 60, Pendant, Beetle, by Pierre Charrie
By Pierre Charrié
Located in New York, NY
The Brush collection was born during a workshop in Vietnam with the company Hanoia when designer Pierre Charrié explored the world of lacquered objects. A craft that requires using c...
Aluminum, Steel
$1,810 / item
H 6.7 in Dm 78.75 in
PETITE FRITURE Vertigo, Large Pendant Light, Beetle, Designer Constance Guisset
By Constance Guisset
Located in New York, NY
The Vertigo pendant light is an icon of Petite Friture. Created by the designer Constance Guisset
Steel
$1,540 / item
H 5.91 in Dm 55.12 in
PETITE FRITURE Vertigo, Medium Pendant Light, Black, Designer Constance Guisset
By Constance Guisset
Located in New York, NY
The Vertigo pendant light is an icon of Petite Friture. Created by the designer Constance Guisset
Steel
$1,810 / item
H 6.7 in Dm 78.75 in
PETITE FRITURE Vertigo, Large Pendant Light, Black, Designer Constance Guisset
By Constance Guisset
Located in New York, NY
The Vertigo pendant light is an icon of Petite Friture. Created by the designer Constance Guisset
Steel
Petite Cylindrical Ceiling Lamp with Teak Wood and Opaline Wood, 1960s
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Petite Cylindrical Ceiling Lamp with Teak Wood and Opaline Wood, 1960s The lamp can be adjusted up
Opaline Glass, Teak
$1,810 / item
H 6.7 in Dm 78.75 in
PETITE FRITURE Vertigo, Large Pendant light, Yellow, Designer Constance Guisset
By Constance Guisset
Located in New York, NY
Edited by Petite Friture in 2010, the vertigo pendant light is now an icon of contemporary design
Steel
$1,540 / item
H 5.91 in Dm 55.12 in
PETITE FRITURE Vertigo, Medium Pendant Light, Yellow, Designer Constance Guisset
By Constance Guisset
Located in New York, NY
Edited by Petite Friture in 2010, the vertigo pendant light is now an icon of contemporary design
Steel
$1,350 / item
H 33 in W 14 in D 16 in
PETITE MONTERA Pendant, biomorphic form in Brass & Glass, Blueprint Lighting
By Gino Sarfatti, Blueprint Lighting
Located in New York, NY
Introducing the Petite Montera, a charming rendition of our beloved Montera pendant, scaled down
Brass, Bronze, Enamel, Nickel
Petite Brass and Crystal Glass Pendant by Sische, Germany, 1970s
By Palwa
Located in Aachen, NRW
A wonderful petite and high-quality gilded chandelier/pendant light fixture by Sische, Germany
Crystal, Brass
Wonderful Patinated Bronze Petite Rounded Glass 3-Light Lantern Fixture
Located in Roslyn, NY
A wonderful patinated bronze petite rounded glass 3-light lantern fixture.
Bronze
$1,390 / item
H 4.73 in Dm 43.31 in
PETITE FRITURE Vertigo, Small Pendant Light, Black, Designer Constance Guisset
By Constance Guisset
Located in New York, NY
suspension is just as poetic and weightless as the other models in the collection. Like most of Petite
Steel
Petite Vintage Italian Murano Glass Amber and trasparent Ceiling Light
Located in Roma, IT
Splendid Murano glass ceiling lamp with alternating amber and transparent Murano glass leaves. Period: circa 1970. The light mounts 3 standard European e14 lamp holders, possible t...
Murano Glass
$583 / item
H 29.53 in Dm 7.09 in
1 of 3 Stunning Petite Floral Chrome Sputnik Pendant lights, Germany, 1960s
By Sölken Leuchten
Located in Aachen, NRW
Stunning petite floral plexiglass and chrome Sputnik Pendant lights, Germany, 1960s. When
Chrome
Petite Gilded Brass Pendant by Christoph Palme, Germany, 1970s
By Palwa
Located in Aachen, NRW
Christoph Palme pendant light in very good condition-, Germany, manufactured in the 1970s. It’s composed of crystal glass elements enclosed in a gilded brass frame. One standard bul...
Crystal, Brass
Petite Orange Glass Pendant Light by Peill Putzler, Germany, 1970
By Peill & Putzler
Located in Aachen, NRW
Petite Orange glass pendant light by Peill & Putzler, manufactured in Germany, circa the 1970s
Glass
Petite red Glass Pendant Light by Peill Putzler, Germany, 1970
By Peill & Putzler
Located in Aachen, NRW
Petite Red glass pendant light by Peill & Putzler, manufactured in Germany, circa the 1970s
Glass
Petite Limburg Chrome with Clear Glass Ball Pendant, Germany, 1970s
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Aachen, NRW
Petite clear glass ball (hand-made) pendant, manufactured by Limburg, Germany, circa 1970-1979
Chrome
$2,870 / item
H 5.2 in Dm 74.81 in
PETITE FRITURE Vertigo Nova, Large Pendant Lamp, Black, Constance Guisset
By Constance Guisset
Located in New York, NY
Petite Friture and Constance Guisset, an inseparable duo with lofty ambitions, have started a new
Steel
$2,870 / item
H 5.2 in Dm 74.81 in
PETITE FRITURE Vertigo Nova, Large Pendant Lamp, White, Constance Guisset
By Constance Guisset
Located in New York, NY
Petite Friture and Constance Guisset, an inseparable duo with lofty ambitions, have started a new
Steel
$1,015 / item
H 35.44 in Dm 9.85 in
Petite Limburg Chrome with Clear Glass Ball Pendant, Germany, 1970s
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Aachen, NRW
Petite glass ball pendants, manufactured by Limburg, Germany, circa 1970-1979. Sockets: One x
Blown Glass
1 of 2 Petite Murano Pendant Lights by Hillebrand, 1960s
By Hillebrand
Located in Aachen, NRW
1 of 2 Petite Murano pendant lights designed by Hillebrand, 1960s Heavy quality and in very good
Brass
$2,150 / item
H 4.53 in Dm 43.31 in
PETITE FRITURE Vertigo Nova, Small Pendant Lamp, White, Constance Guisset
By Constance Guisset
Located in New York, NY
Petite Friture and Constance Guisset, an inseparable duo with lofty ambitions, have started a new
Steel
$2,310 / item
H 4.73 in Dm 55.12 in
PETITE FRITURE Vertigo Nova, Medium Pendant Lamp, White, Constance Guisset
By Constance Guisset
Located in New York, NY
Petite Friture and Constance Guisset, an inseparable duo with lofty ambitions, have started a new
Steel
1 of 4 Petite Murano Pendant Lights by Hillebrand, 1960s
By Hillebrand
Located in Aachen, NRW
1 of 4 Petite Murano pendant lights designed by Hillebrand, 1960s Heavy quality and in very good
Murano Glass
1 of 5 Petite Tulipan Glass Pendant by Kalmar, Austria, 1960s
By Kalmar Lighting
Located in Aachen, NRW
Wonderful onion-shaped -Tulipan glass Pendant light. Several hand-blown glasses are suspended on a white-painted metal frame and brass center rod. Best of design from the 1960s by Ka...
Murano Glass
Petite Palwa Pendant, Gilt Brass and Crystal Glass, Germany, 1970s
By Palwa
Located in Aachen, NRW
Petite brass and glass pendant by Palwa (Palme and Walter), Germany, manufactured in the 1970s
Brass
Petite Palwa Pendant, Gilt Brass and Crystal Glass, Germany, 1970s
By Palwa
Located in Aachen, NRW
Petite brass and glass pendant by Palwa (Palme and Walter), Germany, manufactured in the 1970s
PETITE FRITURE Brush 35, Pendant, Beetle, Designed by Pierre Charrie
By Pierre Charrié
Located in New York, NY
Brush Small Pendant Light - Beetle Brush embodies a dynamic collection with timeless lines, enhanced by vibrant colors and a unique lacquered finish. This range is available in two ...
Aluminum
$394 / item
H 33.47 in Dm 3.94 in
1 of 5 Stunning Petite Sputnik Brass Pendant light, Hillebrand , Germany, 1960s
By Hillebrand
Located in Aachen, NRW
1 of 5 stunning petite brass and glass Sputnik Pendant lights, Germany, 1960s. When illuminated
Chrome
$2,629
H 24.81 in W 17.72 in D 3.15 in
Spectacular petite Backlit Mirror Gilded Brass, Crystal Glass by Palwa, Germany
By Palwa
Located in Aachen, NRW
A wonderful and high-quality petite gilded wall mirror by Palwa (Palme & Walter), Germany, 1970s
Crystal, Gold Plate, Brass
Petite Ice Glass Ceiling Lamp by Kalmar Franken KG, Germany 1960s
By Kalmar Lighting
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Petite Ice Glass Ceiling Lamp by Kalmar Franken KG, Germany 1960s This petite ceiling lamp was
Brass
$774 / item
H 37.41 in Dm 5.91 in
1 of 9 Petite Murano Glass Pendant lights - Granada, by Kalmar, Austria, 1970s
By Kalmar Lighting
Located in Aachen, NRW
1 of 9 rare and striking petite pendant lights made by Kalmar, model Granada , produced in the
Murano Glass
$3,865 / item
H 5.91 in W 63 in D 9.85 in
PETITE FRITURE Mediterranea, Large Dimmable Pendant Lamp, Brass UL certified
By Noé Duchaufour-Lawrance
Located in New York, NY
Inspired by the weightlessness of "laundry billowing on Mediterranean balconies", Noé Duchaufour-Lawrance designs MÉDITERRANÉA, a series of lights in brushed brass and LED. Resting o...
Brass
Petite Sputnik Opal Glass Flush mount by Doria, Germany, 1970s
By Doria Leuchten Germany
Located in Aachen, NRW
Wonderful Doria ceiling light with 4 opal glass pieces on a white frame. High quality and in good condition. Cleaned, well-wired and ready to use. Small signs of age and use on th...
Opal
1 of 3 Petite Murano Tubes Pendant Lights by Doria, 1970s
By Doria Leuchten Germany
Located in Aachen, NRW
1 of 3 petite Murano pendant lights designed by Doria, 1970s Very good condition. Cleaned, well
Brass
$1,072
H 10.24 in W 5.91 in D 5.91 in
Antique Vintage English Petite Church Opaline Milk Glass Ceiling Pendant Light
Located in Sale, GB
A small but very charming opaline ceiling pendant with ornate solid brass gallery, England circa 1920. Glass in great condition, age related marks across the hooked gallery. Rewired...
Brass
1 of 2 Petite Crystal Glass Rod Pendant Light, Germany, 1970s
By Honsel, Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Aachen, NRW
1 of 2 Petite crystal glass rod pendant light, Germany, 1970s. Wonderful light effect. Sockets: It
Crystal, Gold Plate
$418 / item
H 31.5 in Dm 5.91 in
1 of 5 Stunning Petite Sputnik Brass Pendant light, Ernst Palme , Germany, 1960s
By Ernst Palme
Located in Aachen, NRW
1 of 5 stunning petite brass and glass Sputnik Pendant lights, Germany, 1960s. When illuminated
Chrome
$2,310 / item
H 4.73 in Dm 55.12 in
PETITE FRITURE Vertigo Nova, Medium Pendant Lamp, Black/White, Constance Guisset
By Constance Guisset
Located in New York, NY
Petite Friture and Constance Guisset, an inseparable duo with lofty ambitions, have started a new
Steel
$2,150 / item
H 4.7 in Dm 43.3 in
PETITE FRITURE Vertigo Nova, Small Pendant Lamp, Black/White, Constance Guisset
By Constance Guisset
Located in New York, NY
Petite Friture and Constance Guisset, an inseparable duo with lofty ambitions, have started a new
Steel
1 of 2 Petite Amber Glass Pendant by Limburg, Germany, 1970s
By Glashütte Limburg, Helena Tynell
Located in Aachen, NRW
1 of 2 Petite light smoke tone bubble glass (with brass cups ) pendants designed by Helena Tynell
Brass
1 of 6 Petite Brass Pendant Light by Florian Schulz, Germany
By Florian Schulz
Located in Aachen, NRW
Petite brass pendant light designed by Florian Schulz, Germany, 1970s. Cleaned, well-wired, and
Brass
Pair of Petite Murano Caged Glass Pendant Light, 1930s Italy vintage
By Seguso
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Gorgeous pair of chandeliers in bubble-wrapped Murano glass with cage. The glass is hand-blown with
Metal
$1,673
H 27.56 in Dm 19.69 in
Petite Stunning Pendant, Chrome and Crystal Glass by Kinkeldey, Germany, 1970
By Kinkeldey
Located in Aachen, NRW
A stunning three-tier chandelier by Kinkeldey, Germany, manufactured in circa 1970-1979. A handmade
Crystal, Chrome
$836
H 29.53 in Dm 13.78 in
Petite Stunning Pendant, Chrome and Crystal Glass by Kinkeldey, Germany, 1970
Located in Aachen, NRW
A stunning three-tier chandelier by Kinkeldey, Germany, manufactured in circa 1970-1979. A handmade
Crystal, Chrome
$418 / item
H 25.6 in Dm 5.12 in
1 of 2 Petite Pendant Lights by Gangkofner, Peill & Putzler, Germany, 1950s
By Peill & Putzler
Located in Aachen, NRW
Stunning petite Como Pendant light designed by Aloys F. Gangkofner for Peill & Putzler , Germany
Glass, Art Glass
$920 / item
H 23.63 in Dm 7.88 in
1 of 4 Stunning Petite Glass chrome Pendants by Limburg, Germany, 1970s
By Glashütte Limburg, Helena Tynell
Located in Aachen, NRW
1 of 4 petite glass pendant lights made by Limburg, manufactured in Germany, circa the 1970s
Chrome
1 of 3 Petite Tulipan Glass Pendant by Kalmar, Austria, 1960s
By Kalmar Lighting
Located in Aachen, NRW
Wonderful onion-shaped -Tulipan glass Pendant light. Several hand-blown glasses are suspended on a white-painted metal frame and brass center rod. Best of design from the 1960s by Ka...
Murano Glass
$1,369
H 6.3 in Dm 13.39 in
Petite Starburst Brass and Crystal Flush Mount by Emil Stejnar, Austria, 1960s
By Emil Stejnar, Rupert Nikoll
Located in Aachen, NRW
Beautiful petite starburst brass flush mounts with many of crystals designed by Emil Stejnar for
Crystal, Brass
$1,673
H 6.3 in Dm 13.39 in
Petite Starburst Brass and Crystal Flush Mount by Emil Stejnar, Austria, 1960s
By Emil Stejnar, Rupert Nikoll
Located in Aachen, NRW
Beautiful petite starburst brass flush mounts with many of crystals designed by Emil Stejnar for
Crystal, Brass
$865 / item
H 5.91 in Dm 13 in
1 of 3 Petite Stunning Murano Glass Flushmount by Doria, Germany, 1960s
By Doria Leuchten Germany
Located in Aachen, NRW
Fantastic midcentury petite Flush mount by Doria, Germany, manufactured circa 1960-1969. 10 glass
Brass
$1,672 / item
H 22 in Dm 50 in
Nemo Kepler Petite LED 3500K Pendant Lighting in Black by Arihiro Miyake
By Arihiro Miyake
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Small version of the Kepler lamp only with down light. Suspension lamp in extruded aluminum powder coated. Available versions in white, black and the new gold finish. The continuous ...
Aluminum
$1,520 / item
H 22 in Dm 50 in
Nemo Kepler Petite LED 2700K Pendant Lighting in Black by Arihiro Miyake
By Arihiro Miyake
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Small version of the Kepler lamp only with down light. Suspension lamp in extruded aluminum powder coated. Available versions in white, black and the new gold finish. The continuous ...
Aluminum
$1,520 / item
H 22 in Dm 50 in
Nemo Kepler Petite LED 3000K Pendant Lighting in Black by Arihiro Miyake
By Arihiro Miyake
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Small version of the Kepler lamp only with down light. Suspension lamp in extruded aluminum powder coated. Available versions in white, black and the new gold finish. The continuous ...
Aluminum
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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