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Marianne May Modernist Ceramic Grey, Ochre Pendant, 1960s
By Marianne May
Located in Copenhagen, DK
One of a kind Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern ceramic pendant designed and handmade by Marianne May
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Mid-Century Modern Organic Ochre Glazed Ceramic Pendant
Located in New York, NY
This pendant was handcrafted in ceramic and glazed, in Sweden , circa 1960. It offers a billowing
Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Ceramic
Ceramic Pendant Lamp TRN D1, Ochre, Black and Brown
By Pani Jurek
Located in Paris, IDF
TRN D1 Pendant lamp / ceiling lamp / chandelier
Designer: Pani Jurek
Dimensions: H 37.5 x 35 x 5
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Polish Organic Modern Chandeliers and Pend...
Materials
Brass
Customizable Pendant Lamp TRN D2, Brass Rod, Ochre Ceramic
By Pani Jurek
Located in Paris, IDF
TRN D2 Pendant lamp / ceiling lamp / chandelier
Signed by Pani Jurek
Dimensions: H28 x 35 x 5 cm
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Polish Organic Modern Chandeliers and Pend...
Materials
Brass
Customizable Pendant Lamp TRN C1, Brass Rod, Cobalt Blue & Ochre
By Pani Jurek
Located in Paris, IDF
TRN C1 Pendant lamp / ceiling lamp / chandelier
Designer: Pani Jurek
Dimensions: H. 27.5 x 35 x 5
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Polish Organic Modern Chandeliers and Pend...
Materials
Brass
Customizable Pendant Lamp TRN C2, Brass Rod, Green & Ochre Ceramic
By Pani Jurek
Located in Paris, IDF
TRN C2 Pendant lamp / ceiling lamp / chandelier
Signed by Pani Jurek
Dimensions: H 62.5 x 35 x 5
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Polish Organic Modern Chandeliers and Pend...
Materials
Brass
Ceramic Pendant Lamp 'TRN F1' by Pani Jurek, Brown, Green & Ochre
By Pani Jurek
Located in Paris, IDF
TRN F1 Pendant lamp / ceiling lamp / chandelier
Designer: Pani Jurek
Dimensions: H 37,5 x 55 x 5
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Polish Organic Modern Chandeliers and Pend...
Materials
Brass
Ceramic Pendant Lamp 'TRN F2' by Pani Jurek, Ochre, White & Lilac
By Pani Jurek
Located in Paris, IDF
TRN F2 Pendant lamp / ceiling lamp / chandelier.
Designer: Pani Jurek.
Model shown: Ochre, White
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Polish Organic Modern Chandeliers and Pend...
Materials
Brass
Ceramic Pendant Lamp 'TRN D1' by Pani Jurek, Brass Rod, Ochre
By Pani Jurek
Located in Paris, IDF
TRN D1 Pendant lamp / ceiling lamp / chandelier
Designer: Pani Jurek
Dimensions: H 37.5 x 35 x 5
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Polish Organic Modern Chandeliers and Pend...
Materials
Brass
Ceramic Pendant Lamp 'TRN C2' by Pani Jurek, Brass Rod, Ochre
By Pani Jurek
Located in Paris, IDF
TRN C2 Pendant lamp / ceiling lamp / chandelier
Designer: Pani Jurek
Dimensions: H 63 x 36 x 5 cm
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Polish Organic Modern Chandeliers and Pend...
Materials
Brass
Ceramic Pendant Lamp 'TRN B3' by Pani Jurek, Brass Rod, Ochre
By Pani Jurek
Located in Paris, IDF
TRN B3 Pendant lamp / ceiling lamp / chandelier
Designer: Pani Jurek
Dimensions: H 18 x 35 x 5 cm
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Organic Modern Chandeliers and Pend...
Materials
Brass
Ceramic Pendant Lamp 'TRN B1' by Pani Jurek, Brass Rod, Ochre
By Pani Jurek
Located in Paris, IDF
TRN B1 Pendant lamp / ceiling lamp / chandelier
Designer: Pani Jurek
Dimensions: H 27.5 x 35 x 5
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Polish Organic Modern Chandeliers and Pend...
Materials
Brass
Ceramic Pendant Lamp 'TRN F1' by Pani Jurek, Green, Ochre & Brown
By Pani Jurek
Located in Paris, IDF
TRN F1 Pendant lamp / ceiling lamp / chandelier
Designer: Pani Jurek
Dimensions: H 375 x 55 x 5 cm
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Polish Organic Modern Chandeliers and Pend...
Materials
Brass
Ceramic Pendant Lamp 'TRN A2' by Pani Jurek, Brass Rod, Ochre
By Pani Jurek
Located in Paris, IDF
TRN A2 Pendant lamp / ceiling lamp / chandelier
Designer: Pani Jurek
Dimensions: H 5 x 15 x 5 cm
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Polish Organic Modern Chandeliers and Pend...
Materials
Brass
Ceramic Pendant Lamp 'TRN A1' by Pani Jurek, Brass Rod, Ochre
By Pani Jurek
Located in Paris, IDF
TRN A1 Pendant lamp / ceiling lamp / chandelier
Designer: Pani Jurek
Model shown: Ochre
Dimensions
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Polish Organic Modern Chandeliers and Pend...
Materials
Brass
Ceramic Pendant Lamp 'TRN F2' by Pani Jurek, Ochre, Brown & White
By Pani Jurek
Located in Paris, IDF
TRN F2 Pendant lamp / ceiling lamp / chandelier.
Designer: Pani Jurek.
Model shown: Ochre, Brown
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Polish Organic Modern Chandeliers and Pend...
Materials
Brass
Ceramic Pendant Lamp 'TRN B2' by Pani Jurek, Brass Rod, Ochre
By Pani Jurek
Located in Paris, IDF
TRN B2 Pendant lamp / ceiling lamp / chandelier
Designer: Pani Jurek
Dimensions: H 5 x 15 x 5 cm
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Organic Modern Chandeliers and Pend...
Materials
Brass
Customizable Pendant Lamp TRN D1, Brass Rod, Black, Ochre & Brown Ceramic
By Pani Jurek
Located in Paris, IDF
TRN D1 Pendant lamp / ceiling lamp / chandelier
Designer: Pani Jurek
Dimensions: H 37.5 x 35 x 5
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Polish Organic Modern Chandeliers and Pend...
Materials
Brass
H 14.77 in W 13.78 in D 1.97 in
Customizable Pendant Lamp 'TRN F2', Brass Rod, Ochre, Green & Brown Ceramic
By Pani Jurek
Located in Paris, IDF
(not included): E27/E26, compatible with US electric system
Model shown: Ochre, green & brown
Bulb
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Polish Organic Modern Chandeliers and Pend...
Materials
Brass
H 33.47 in W 22.84 in D 1.97 in
Ceramic Pendant Lamp 'TRN C3' by Pani Jurek, Ochre, Silver Rod
By Pani Jurek
Located in Paris, IDF
TRN C3 Pendant lamp / ceiling lamp / chandelier
Designer: Pani Jurek
Dimensions: H 45 x 36 x 5 cm
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Polish Organic Modern Chandeliers and Pend...
Materials
Brass
Ceramic Pendant Lamp 'TRN F3' by Pani Jurek, Ochre, White, Blue
By Pani Jurek
Located in Paris, IDF
TRN F3 Pendant lamp / ceiling lamp / chandelier
Designer: Pani Jurek
Dimensions: H 48 x 55 x 5 cm
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Polish Organic Modern Chandeliers and Pend...
Materials
Brass
Set of Three Mid-Century Modern Organic Ochre Glazed Ceramic Pendants
Located in New York, NY
ochre tones with inflections of ivory throughout. The inside of each pendant has been finished in a
Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Ceramic
Ceramic Pendant Lamp 'TRN F2' by Pani Jurek, Lilac, Ochre & Navy Blue
By Pani Jurek
Located in Paris, IDF
TRN F2 Pendant lamp / ceiling lamp / chandelier.
Designer: Pani Jurek.
Model shown: Lilac, Ochre
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Polish Organic Modern Chandeliers and Pend...
Materials
Brass
H 33.47 in W 22.84 in D 1.97 in
Ceramic Pendant Lamp 'TRN F2' by Pani Jurek, Brass Rod, Ochre & Brown
By Pani Jurek
Located in Paris, IDF
TRN F2 Pendant lamp / ceiling lamp / chandelier.
Designer: Pani Jurek.
Dimensions: H 85 x 58 x 5
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Polish Organic Modern Chandeliers and Pend...
Materials
Brass
H 33.47 in W 22.84 in D 1.97 in
Ceramic Pendant Lamp 'TRN C2' by Pani Jurek, Brass Rod, Ochre & Brown
By Pani Jurek
Located in Paris, IDF
TRN C2 Pendant lamp / ceiling lamp / chandelier
Designer: Pani Jurek
Dimensions: H 63 x 36 x 5 cm
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Polish Organic Modern Chandeliers and Pend...
Materials
Brass
H 24.61 in W 13.78 in D 1.97 in
Ceramic Pendant Lamp 'TRN D2' by Pani Jurek, Brass Rod, Ochre & Red
By Pani Jurek
Located in Paris, IDF
TRN D2 Pendant lamp / ceiling lamp / chandelier
Designer: Pani Jurek
Model shown: Ochre, Red
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Polish Organic Modern Chandeliers and Pend...
Materials
Brass
Ceramic Pendant Lamp 'TRN D2' by Pani Jurek, Brass Rod, Red & Ochre
By Pani Jurek
Located in Paris, IDF
TRN D2 Pendant lamp / ceiling lamp / chandelier
Designer: Pani Jurek
Model shown: TRN D2, Red
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Polish Organic Modern Chandeliers and Pend...
Materials
Brass
Ceramic Pendant Lamp 'TRN D1' by Pani Jurek, Green, Black and Ochre
By Pani Jurek
Located in Paris, IDF
TRN D1 Pendant lamp / ceiling lamp / chandelier
Designer: Pani Jurek
Dimensions: H 37.5 x 35 x 5
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Polish Organic Modern Chandeliers and Pend...
Materials
Brass
Customizable Pendant Lamp TRN F2, Brass Rod, Ochre, Brown & Cobalt Blue Ceramic
By Pani Jurek
Located in Paris, IDF
TRN F2 Pendant lamp / Ceiling lamp / Chandelier
Designer: Pani Jurek
Dimensions: H. 85 x 58 x 5
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Polish Organic Modern Chandeliers and Pend...
Materials
Brass
H 33.47 in W 22.84 in D 1.97 in
Customizable Ceramic Pendant Lamp TRN C4 lilac ochre green by Pani Jurek
By Pani Jurek
Located in Grojec, PL
Teklan X Pani Jurek.
TRN C4 LILAC OCHRE GREEN
A colorist, interior designer and one of the
Category
2010s Polish Organic Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
H 18.9 in W 14.18 in D 1.97 in
Ceramic Pendant Lamp 'TRN D1' by Pani Jurek, Brass Rod, Green, Black & Ochre
By Pani Jurek
Located in Paris, IDF
TRN D1 Pendant lamp / ceiling lamp / chandelier
Designer: Pani Jurek
Dimensions: H 37.5 x 35 x 5
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Polish Organic Modern Chandeliers and Pend...
Materials
Brass
H 14.77 in W 13.78 in D 1.97 in
Ceramic Pendant Lamp 'TRN C3' by Pani Jurek, Brass Rod Green and Ochre
By Pani Jurek
Located in Paris, IDF
TRN C3 Pendant lamp / ceiling lamp / chandelier
Designer: Pani Jurek
Dimensions: H 45 x 35 x 5 cm
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Polish Organic Modern Chandeliers and Pend...
Materials
Brass
H 17.72 in W 13.78 in D 1.97 in
Ceramic Pendant Lamp 'TRN D1' by Pani Jurek, Brass Rod, Black, Green & Ochre
By Pani Jurek
Located in Paris, IDF
TRN D1 Pendant lamp / ceiling lamp / chandelier
Designer: Pani Jurek
Dimensions: H 37.5 x 35 x 5
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Polish Organic Modern Chandeliers and Pend...
Materials
Brass
H 14.77 in W 13.78 in D 1.97 in
Ceramic Pendant Lamp 'TRN D1' by Pani Jurek, Light Blue, Medium Blue & Ochre
By Pani Jurek
Located in Paris, IDF
TRN D1 Pendant lamp / ceiling lamp / chandelier
Designer: Pani Jurek
Dimensions: H 37.5 x 35 x 5
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Polish Organic Modern Chandeliers and Pend...
Materials
Brass
H 14.77 in W 13.78 in D 1.97 in
Ceramic Pendant Lamp 'TRN C4' by Pani Jurek, Brass Rod, Black, Ochre & Green
By Pani Jurek
Located in Paris, IDF
TRN C4 Pendant lamp / ceiling lamp / chandelier
Designer: Pani Jurek
Dimensions: H 25 x 35 x 5 cm
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Polish Organic Modern Chandeliers and Pend...
Materials
Brass
H 9.85 in W 13.78 in D 1.97 in
Ceramic Pendant Lamp TRN D1 BY Pani Jurek, Brass Rod, Blue and Ochre
By Pani Jurek
Located in Paris, IDF
TRN D1 Pendant lamp / ceiling lamp / chandelier
Designer: Pani Jurek
Dimensions: H 37.5 x 35 x 5
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Polish Organic Modern Chandeliers and Pend...
Materials
Brass
Ceramic Pendant Lamp 'TRN F2' by Pani Jurek, Brass Rod, Red, Ochre & Lilac
By Pani Jurek
Located in Paris, IDF
TRN F2 Pendant lamp / ceiling lamp / chandelier.
Designer: Pani Jurek.
Model shown: Red, Ochre
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Polish Organic Modern Chandeliers and Pend...
Materials
Brass
H 33.47 in W 22.84 in D 1.97 in
Ceramic Pendant Lamp 'TRN F3' by Pani Jurek, Brass Rod, Green, Brown & Ochre
By Pani Jurek
Located in Paris, IDF
TRN F3 Pendant lamp / ceiling lamp / chandelier
Designer: Pani Jurek
Dimensions: H 48 x 55 x 5 cm
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Polish Organic Modern Chandeliers and Pend...
Materials
Brass
H 18.9 in W 21.66 in D 1.97 in
Ceramic Pendant Lamp 'TRN D1' by Pani Jurek, Brass Rod, Black, Ochre, Blue
By Pani Jurek
Located in Paris, IDF
TRN D1 Pendant lamp / ceiling lamp / chandelier
Designer: Pani Jurek
Dimensions: H 37.5 x 35 x 5
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Polish Organic Modern Chandeliers and Pend...
Materials
Brass
H 14.77 in W 13.78 in D 1.97 in
Ceramic Pendant Lamp 'TRN D1' by Pani Jurek, Brass Rod, Black, Brown & Ochre
By Pani Jurek
Located in Paris, IDF
TRN D1 Pendant lamp / ceiling lamp / chandelier
Designer: Pani Jurek
Dimensions: H 37.5 x 35 x 5
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Polish Organic Modern Chandeliers and Pend...
Materials
Brass
H 14.77 in W 13.78 in D 1.97 in
Ceramic Pendant Lamp 'TRN D2' by Pani Jurek, Brass Rod, Brown and Ochre
By Pani Jurek
Located in Paris, IDF
TRN D2 Pendant lamp / ceiling lamp / chandelier
Designer: Pani Jurek
Dimensions: H. 28 x 35 x 5
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Polish Organic Modern Chandeliers and Pend...
Materials
Brass
H 11.03 in W 13.78 in D 1.97 in
Christian Dell 'Kaiser Idell 6722-P' Pendant for Fritz Hansen in Soft Ochre
By Christian Dell, Fritz Hansen
Located in Glendale, CA
Christian Dell 'Kaiser Idell 6722-P' Pendant for Fritz Hansen in Soft Ochre.
Established in 1872
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and ...
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Ceramic Pendant Lamp 'TRN D1' by Pani Jurek, Brass Rod, Blue, Black, Ochre
By Pani Jurek
Located in Paris, IDF
TRN D1 Pendant lamp / ceiling lamp / chandelier
Designer: Pani Jurek
Dimensions: H 37.5 x 35 x 5
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Polish Organic Modern Chandeliers and Pend...
Materials
Brass
H 14.77 in W 13.78 in D 1.97 in
Ceramic Pendant Lamp 'TRN C3' by Pani Jurek, Ochre & Steel Blue, Silver Rod
By Pani Jurek
Located in Paris, IDF
TRN C3 Pendant lamp / ceiling lamp / chandelier
Designer: Pani Jurek
Dimensions: H 45 x 36 x 5 cm
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Polish Organic Modern Chandeliers and Pend...
Materials
Brass
H 17.72 in W 14.18 in D 1.97 in
Customizable Pendant Lamp TRN F2 by Pani Jurek, Brass Rod, Ochre, Brown & Green
By Pani Jurek
Located in Paris, IDF
(not included): E27/E26, compatible with US electric system
Model shown: Ochre, brown & green
Bulb
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Polish Organic Modern Chandeliers and Pend...
Materials
Brass
H 33.47 in W 22.84 in D 1.97 in
Ceramic Pendant Lamp 'TRN F2' by Pani Jurek, Brass Rod, Ochre, Blue and Black
By Pani Jurek
Located in Paris, IDF
TRN F2 Pendant lamp / ceiling lamp / chandelier
Designer: Pani Jurek
Dimensions: H 85 x 58 x 5 cm
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Polish Organic Modern Chandeliers and Pend...
Materials
Brass
H 32.88 in W 22.84 in D 1.97 in
Customizable Ceramic Pedant Lamp TRN F1 red black ochre by Pani Jurek
By Pani Jurek
Located in Grojec, PL
The F1 lighting pendant is part of TRN collection.
Three dimensional objects inspired by Jan
Category
2010s Polish Organic Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
H 23.63 in W 22.84 in D 1.97 in
Meta Ochre Suspension
By David Pompa
Located in PARIS, FR
designed by David Pompa, Meta Ochre brings color and contrast to the Meta collection. Travertino is a
Category
2010s Mexican Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Travertine, Copper
CONCHA Pendant Model 03 Large - Ochre Flecked Paper, Brass & Opal Glass
Located in London, GB
Drawing inspiration from nature's graceful curves, the CONCHA pendant light collection embodies a
Category
2010s British Organic Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
H 15.36 in W 30.6 in D 21.66 in
CONCHA Pendant Model 03 Medium - Ochre Flecked Paper, Brass & Opal Glass
Located in London, GB
Drawing inspiration from nature's graceful curves, the CONCHA pendant light collection embodies a
Category
2010s British Organic Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
H 13.86 in W 17.33 in D 16.54 in
Palma beige ochre Suspension
By David Pompa
Located in PARIS, FR
A sophisticated handwoven palma suspension designed in Mexico
Palma beige pendant light from
Category
2010s Mexican Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
CONCHA Pendant Light Model 01 Medium - Ochre Flecked Paper, Brass & Opal Glass
Located in London, GB
Drawing inspiration from nature's graceful curves, the CONCHA pendant light collection embodies a
Category
2010s British Organic Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
H 15.28 in W 12.6 in D 16.54 in
CONCHA Pendant Light Model 01 Small in Ochre Flecked Paper, Brass & Opal Glass
Located in London, GB
Drawing inspiration from nature's graceful curves, the CONCHA pendant light collection embodies a
Category
2010s British Organic Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
H 13.78 in W 11.82 in D 12.6 in
112-Light Seed Cloud Chandelier by Ochre
Located in North Miami, FL
Dazzling 112-light Seed Cloud chandelier by British design firm, Ochre, whose partners are Joanna
Category
2010s Great Britain (UK) Organic Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Bronze
Paavo Tynell for Taito Art Deco Chandelier in Walnut & Yellow Ochre Glass, 1930s
By Paavo Tynell, Taito
Located in Dallas, TX
Early and uncommonly seen chandelier designed by Paavo Tynell for Taito Model, 1376. Includes original cloth wrapped down rod and ceiling cap. The lamp is marked.
Each shade measu...
Category
Mid-20th Century Finnish Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
H 38 in W 21 in D 21 in
Pair of Ochre Yellow Murano Glass Pendant Lamp, 1960s
Located in Rijssen, NL
Doria ceiling light with an oval Murano amber glass and brass glass ball. Heavy quality, gives a wonderful light effect when it is on. Amber glass, brass. Period: 1970
Dimensions: H...
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Set of 2 Ochre Metal Pendant Lamps by Lisa Johansson-Pape for Orno 'Attr.'
By Stockmann-Orno, Lisa Johansson-Pape
Located in Steenwijk, NL
This lamp is reminiscent of the work of Lisa Johansson-Pape for lighting company Orno. It is a beautiful organic design from the early 50's, with exactly the same details of Pape's w...
Category
Vintage 1960s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Exceptional Light Drizzle Chandelier
By OCHRE
Located in London, GB
the "Spiral" Light Drizzle by the internationally acclaimed brand Ochre. The chandelier is consisting
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Glass
Mid-Century Glass Pendant Lamp by Peill and Putzler
By Louis Poulsen, Peill & Putzler
Located in Lijnden, Noord-Holland
Ochre-brown glass pendant lamp with a gold-metal hood.
All our lights are checked and tested
Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
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Ochre Pendant For Sale on 1stDibs
Find many varieties of an authentic ochre pendant available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, glass and brass, every ochre pendant was constructed with great care. There are 5 variations of the antique or vintage ochre pendant you’re looking for, while we also have 3 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. Your living room may not be complete without a ochre pendant — find older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. A ochre pendant made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Modern — is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one ochre pendant that is appealing in its simplicity, but Moooi, OCHRE and Taito produced versions that are worth a look.
How Much is a Ochre Pendant?
A ochre pendant can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $5,295, while the lowest priced sells for $1,085 and the highest can go for as much as $25,000.
Finding the Right Chandeliers-pendant-lights for You
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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