Brass & Pleated Fabric Pendant, Sweden 1940s
Located in NUEMBRECHT, NRW
New pleated fabric on original shade.
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Pleated Fabric Pendant
Pendant Light Chandelier, Brass Pleated Cream Fabric Shades, 1950s
By Josef Hoffmann, Rupert Nikoll, Josef Frank, Svenskt Tenn, J.T. Kalmar
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A fantastic chandelier made of brass with cream colored pleated fabric shades attributed to J.T. Kalmar manufactured in Austria in 1950s. The brass parts are in very good original co...
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Vintage 1950s Austrian Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Large Piramide Pleated Pendant Lamp by NASSI
$1,949 / item
Large Piramide Pleated Pendant Lamp by NASSI
Located in Geneve, CH
Large Piramide Pleated Pendant Lamp by NASSI Dimensions: W 65 x D 65 x H 48 cm.
Category
2010s Italian Post-Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Fabric, Linen
Small Piramide Pleated Pendant Lamp by NASSI
$1,299 / item
Small Piramide Pleated Pendant Lamp by NASSI
Located in Geneve, CH
Small Piramide Pleated Pendant Lamp by NASSI Dimensions: W 45 x D 45 x H 37 cm.
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2010s Italian Post-Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Fabric, Linen
Pretty Denim Pleat Pendant Lamp by SKRYTA
$2,823 / item
Pretty Denim Pleat Pendant Lamp by SKRYTA
Located in Geneve, CH
Pretty Denim Pleat Pendant Lamp by SKRYTA Dimensions: Ø 60 x H 30 cm.
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2010s Swedish Post-Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Fabric
1960s Leviton Pleated Drum Pendant Swag Lamp
$270Sale Price|40% Off
1960s Leviton Pleated Drum Pendant Swag Lamp
By Leviton
Located in Waxahachie, TX
1960s Leviton. Puts a beautiful ambiance in a room. Vintage pleated Drum swag lamp. Gold metal florets. Rope cord has 2 loops for hooks. Rope cord is more than 10 feet, regular cord ...
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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Fabric
Caeli Pleated Monumental Brass Pendant Light, Flow Collection
By Jonathan Amar
Located in Paris, FR
The contemporary handcrafted made-to-measure pendant light fixture features an expertly handcrafted brass structure and a hand-pleated white fabric shade.
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21st Century and Contemporary Moroccan Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Pendant Light Chandelier, Brass Glass White Pleated Silk Shades, 1960
By Rupert Nikoll, J.L Lobmeyr, Josef Frank, J.T. Kalmar, Paavo Tynell
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A fantastic six-arm pendant chandelier made of brass and white pleated silk shades, manufactured in Austria c.a 1960 (late 1950s or early 1960s). The organically curved arms are deco...
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Vintage 1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Art Nouveau, Brass Chandelier with Figural Detail and Pleated Shades, 1940s
Located in Odense, DK
Elegant brass chandelier featuring three gracefully curved arms, each supporting a pleated textile shade. The flowing, organic lines are characteristic of the Art Nouveau aesthetic, ...
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Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Art Nouveau Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Five Arm Brass Chandelier With Pleated Shades, Swedish Mid-Century Modern, 1950s
By Bröderna Malmströms Metallvarufabrik, Bergboms, Hans Bergström, Ateljé Lyktan
Located in Odense, DK
Elegant Swedish Modern chandelier crafted in brass with a teak base, featuring five gracefully curved arms and pleated textile lampshades. The combination of polished brass and the...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass
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Art Deco Pleated Cream Fabric & Brass Pendant, Finland 1940s
By Taito Oy, Paavo Tynell, Idman Oy, Itsu
Located in NUEMBRECHT, NRW
It features a large light cream (off-white) colored pleated fabric lampshade and brass hardware. The shade has a symmetrical, slightly convex shape that tapers at the top and bottom...
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Vintage 1940s Finnish Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Brass and Pleated Fabric Ceiling Lamp 11558 by Harald Notini, Böhlmarks, Sweden
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H 12.6 in Dm 20.48 in
Brass and Pleated Fabric Ceiling Lamp 11558 by Harald Notini, Böhlmarks, Sweden
By Harald Notini, Bohlmarks
Located in Hägersten, SE
Ceiling lamp model 11558 designed by Harald Notini. Produced in Sweden by Böhlmarks during the 1940s. Ceiling mount, pulley and handle made from brass and shade in hand sewn pleated ...
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Italian 1950s 12 Arm Murano Transparent Glass Chandelier with Pleated Shades
Located in Santa Monica, CA
This is beautiful 12 arm 12 light Murano transparent glass chandelier. We have rewired it for use in the United States and we have added a small pleated shades for each light.
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Vintage 1950s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal
Italian 1950s 12 Arm Murano Transparent Glass Chandelier with Pleated Shades
Located in Santa Monica, CA
This is beautiful 12 arm 12 light Murano transparent glass chandelier. We have rewired it for use in the United States and we have added a small pleated shades for each light.
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal
Ayala Serfaty Signed Silk Pleated Palms 3 Sansa Chandelier by Aqua Creations
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H 38 in W 38 in D 38 in
Ayala Serfaty Signed Silk Pleated Palms 3 Sansa Chandelier by Aqua Creations
By Ayala Serfaty, Aqua Creations
Located in West Hartford, CT
Taking inspiration directly from nature, this Palms 3 lite Sansa chandelier by Ayala Serfaty plays with movement and grace. It features three orb shaped lampshades made of silk and h...
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Early 2000s Israeli Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Pleated Cream Fabric, Enameled Glass & Brass Pendant, Austria 1950s
By J.T. Kalmar, Josef Frank
Located in NUEMBRECHT, NRW
The light features a pleated cream colored fabric shade, reminiscent of a wide-brimmed parasol, which is a common design motif from that era.
Category
Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Brass Chandelier Pendant Light, Pleated Cream Fabric Shades, 1930s
By Haus & Garten, Svenskt Tenn, Stilnovo, J.T. Kalmar
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A fantastic pendant light manufactured in Austria in 1930s. The fixture is made of brass with six curved arms with cream-colored pleated fabric shades.
Category
Vintage 1930s Austrian Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Art Deco Chandelier Pendant Light, Brass Pleated Cream Fabric Shades, 1930s
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H 13.78 in Dm 23.63 in
Art Deco Chandelier Pendant Light, Brass Pleated Cream Fabric Shades, 1930s
By Svenskt Tenn, Oswald Haerdtl, J.T. Kalmar, Haus & Garten, Josef Frank
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
The fixture is made of brass with ball in the center that holds four organically curved arms with cream-colored pleated fabric shades. The brass parts have patina and a warm aged hue.
Category
Vintage 1930s Austrian Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Pair of Pendant Lights Chandeliers, Brass Pleated Cream Fabric Shades, 1960
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H 39.38 in Dm 31.89 in
Pair of Pendant Lights Chandeliers, Brass Pleated Cream Fabric Shades, 1960
By Svenskt Tenn, Josef Frank, Rupert Nikoll, J.T. Kalmar, Josef Hoffmann
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A fantastic pair of large chandeliers made of solid brass and brass plated metal with cream colored pleated fabric shades attributed to J.T. Kalmar manufactured in Austria in ca. 196...
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Vintage 1960s Austrian Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Large Pendant Chandelier Rupert Nikoll, Brass Pleated Cream Fabric Shades, 1950s
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H 43.31 in Dm 33.47 in
Large Pendant Chandelier Rupert Nikoll, Brass Pleated Cream Fabric Shades, 1950s
By Rupert Nikoll, Svenskt Tenn, J.T. Kalmar, Josef Frank, Josef Hoffmann
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A fantastic chandelier made of brass with cream colored pleated fabric shades manufactured by Rupert Nikoll in Austria in 1950s. The brass parts are in very good original condition w...
Category
Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Large Art Deco Chandelier, Brass Pleated Cream Fabric Shades, 1930s
By Josef Frank, Svenskt Tenn, Haus & Garten, Oswald Haerdtl, J.T. Kalmar
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A fantastic chandelier made of brass with cream colored pleated fabric shades attributed to Josef Frank, manufactured in Austria in 1930s. The brass parts are in very good original c...
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Vintage 1930s Austrian Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Guglielmo Ulrich brass pendant chandelier with a drum-shaped pleat
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H 35.44 in W 22.84 in D 9.85 in
Guglielmo Ulrich brass pendant chandelier with a drum-shaped pleat
By Guglielmo Ulrich
Located in Milano, IT
Guglielmo Ulrich (attributed) Brass pendant chandelier with a drum-shaped pleated fabric shade with fringe.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Fabric
Pendant Light Chandelier, Rupert Nikoll, Brass Glass Pleated Cream Shades, 1960s
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H 30.32 in Dm 29.93 in
Pendant Light Chandelier, Rupert Nikoll, Brass Glass Pleated Cream Shades, 1960s
By Emil Stejnar, Josef Frank, Rupert Nikoll, J.T. Kalmar, Paavo Tynell
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A fantastic chandelier by Rupert Nikoll manufactured in Austria in 1960s. Six curved arms hold cream colored pleated fabric shades. The fixture is decoreated with large cut glass bea...
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Vintage 1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Wicker and Pleating Ceiling Lamp
By Rupert Nikoll, Jean Rispal, Ib Fabiansen, Temde Leuchten, J.T. Kalmar
Located in München, DE
Beautiful lamp from the 1950s. Great and unusual design with a fantastically comfortable look. Loving details and high-quality workmanship. A comfortable light is created. Condition...
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Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Large Beautiful Hanging Lamp, pleated Lampshade, 1970s, Germany
Located in Berlin, BE
Very decorative pleated hanging lamp from the GDR. Interesting floral pattern that is particularly effective when lit. In very good condition with two barely visible cracks in th...
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Fabric, Plastic
Beautiful Round Hanging Lamp, pleated Lampshade, 1960s, Germany
Located in Berlin, BE
Very decorative pleated hanging lamp from the GDR. Original 1960s. Interesting lace pattern that is particularly effective when lit. The material is fabric (lace pattern) on a ha...
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Fabric, Plastic
Finnish Design Flush Mount in Brass & Pleated Textile, Aris 1970s
By Aris
Located in Helsinki, FI
A large and elegant Finnish flush mount ceiling light manufactured by Aris in Finland in the 1970s-80s. This piece is a prime example of mid-century Finnish design that went on for d...
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Vintage 1970s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass
Scandinavian Mid-Century Five Arm Brass Chandelier, Pleated Shades, Sweden 1950s
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H 27.56 in Dm 19.69 in
Scandinavian Mid-Century Five Arm Brass Chandelier, Pleated Shades, Sweden 1950s
Located in Helsinki, FI
The fixture presents a refined silhouette made entirely of brass with gently curving arms extending outward in a balanced and harmonious composition, each supporting a glass base wit...
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Hans Bergström Five Arm Brass Chandelier with Pleated Shades, Sweden, 1950s
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H 24.81 in Dm 24.41 in
Hans Bergström Five Arm Brass Chandelier with Pleated Shades, Sweden, 1950s
By Hans Bergström, Ateljé Lyktan
Located in The Hague, NL
This rare five-arm chandelier was designed by Hans Bergström and produced by Ateljé Lyktan in Sweden during the 1950s. The design is crafted entirely in brushed brass, which has dev...
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Ayala Serfaty Signed Silk Pleated Palms 3 Sansa Chandelier by Aqua Creations
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H 38 in W 38 in D 38 in
Ayala Serfaty Signed Silk Pleated Palms 3 Sansa Chandelier by Aqua Creations
By Ayala Serfaty
Located in West Hartford, CT
This signed Aqua Creations chandelier by Ayala Serfaty plays with movement and grace and features three lampshades made of silk and highly stylized curvilinear branches made from har...
Category
Early 2000s Israeli Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Ayala Serfaty Signed Silk Pleated Palms 3 Sansa Chandelier by Aqua Creations
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H 38 in W 38 in D 38 in
Ayala Serfaty Signed Silk Pleated Palms 3 Sansa Chandelier by Aqua Creations
By Ayala Serfaty, Aqua Creations
Located in West Hartford, CT
Taking inspiration directly from nature, this Palms 3 lite Sansa chandelier by Ayala Serfaty plays with movement and grace. It features three orb shaped lampshades made of silk and h...
Category
Early 2000s Israeli Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Pendant with Pleated Fabric Shade and Brass Counterweight Andpleded Sweden, 1940
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H 7.88 in W 31.5 in D 10.24 in
Pendant with Pleated Fabric Shade and Brass Counterweight Andpleded Sweden, 1940
Located in Maastricht, NL
A rectangular, height-adjustable Swedish pendant with a heavy brass counter weight. The lamp has a pleated fabric shade and two E27 light bulbs.
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass, Metal
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Pleated Fabric Pendant For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal pleated fabric pendant for your home. Each pleated fabric pendant for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, brass and fabric. There are 11 variations of the antique or vintage pleated fabric pendant you’re looking for, while we also have 9 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect pleated fabric pendant — we have versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. Each pleated fabric pendant bearing modern, mid-century modern or Scandinavian Modern hallmarks is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made pleated fabric pendant over the years, but those crafted by Aiardini, Romani Saccani Architetti and Vistosi are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much is a Pleated Fabric Pendant?
Prices for a pleated fabric pendant start at $360 and top out at $16,540 with the average selling for $3,800.
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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