Pair of Pendant Lights Chandeliers, Brass Pleated Cream Fabric Shades, 1960
By Rupert Nikoll, Josef Hoffmann, Svenskt Tenn, Josef Frank, J.T. Kalmar
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
pleated fabric shades attributed to J.T. Kalmar manufactured in Austria in ca. 1960 (late 1950s or eary
Brass
Large Pendant Chandelier Rupert Nikoll, Brass Pleated Cream Fabric Shades, 1950s
By Rupert Nikoll, Josef Hoffmann, Svenskt Tenn, J.T. Kalmar, Josef Frank
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A fantastic chandelier made of brass with cream colored pleated fabric shades manufactured by
Brass
Sold|$500
Large Black Pleated Dome Pendent
Located in Peekskill, NY
silver finish. There is an interesting decorative pleated stamping all around the surface. The finish has
Sold|$3,082
Wicker and Pleating Ceiling Lamp
By Jean Rispal, Rupert Nikoll, Temde Leuchten, J.T. Kalmar, Ib Fabiansen
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...
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
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
Fabric, Plastic
Italian Romantic Brass and Pleated White Glass Chandelier, Early 1900s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian romantic brass and pleated white glass chandelier, early 1900s Chandelier with brass lamp
Brass
Finnish Design Flush Mount in Brass & Pleated Textile, Aris 1970s
By Aris
Located in Helsinki, FI
lamp features a pleated light fabric shade diffuser in a soft beige colour and topped with a brass cup
Metal, Brass
Large Art Deco Chandelier, Brass Pleated Cream Fabric Shades, 1930s
By Haus & Garten, Josef Frank, Svenskt Tenn, Oswald Haerdtl, J.T. Kalmar
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A fantastic chandelier made of brass with cream colored pleated fabric shades attributed to Josef
Brass
Hans Bergström Five Arm Brass Chandelier with Pleated Shades, Sweden, 1950s
By Hans Bergström, Ateljé Lyktan
Located in The Hague, NL
elegant appearance. The lampshades, presumably original, are made of cream-colored pleated fabric
Brass
Italian Antique Pair of White Pleated Glass and Brass Chandeliers, Early '900
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian antique pair of white pleated glass and brass chandeliers, early '900 Pair of chandeliers
Brass
Austrian Brass Chandelier by Josef Frank for Kalmar with Pleated Shades, 1950s
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
for Kalmar. Five curved brass lamp arms with the five original pleated silk lamp shades. Under each
Brass
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...
Metal
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...
Metal
Sold|$750
Pair of Tented Holophane Pendants
By Holophane
Located in Peekskill, NY
This a nice matching pair of early pleated Holophane pendants. The glass is prismatic and it has an
Original Caprani Pendant Light, 1980s, Denmark
By Caprani Light AS
Located in Værløse, DK
Original Caprani Pendant Light made by Mads Caprani in the 1980s. * Pleated beige pendant light
Fabric, Wood
Original Caprani Pendant Lights, 1980s, Denmark
By Caprani Light AS
Located in Værløse, DK
pleated off-white pendant lights with wood top. * Designer: Mads Caprani * Manufacturer: Caprani Light A/S
Fabric, Wood
Custom Design Linen Knife Pleat Pendant Light
Located in Atlanta, GA
Beautiful custom design with gallery, linen knife pleat pendant light with fringe trim.
Metal
Acrylic Pleated Pendant by Hoyrup Light
By Hoyrup Light, Lars Eiler Schiøler
Located in Vordingborg, DK
Pendant in white pleated acrylic designed by Lars Ejler Schiøler. Manufactured by Hoyrup Light
Acrylic
Swedish Art Deco Silver Plated Three-Arm Chandelier with Pleated Cones
Located in New York, NY
A small Swedish art deco silver plated 3-arm chandelier with pleated cone shape bulb holders. Newly
Metal
Swedish 1930s Chandelier with Refined Wave Bronze Design and Pleats by Bohlmarks
By Bohlmarks
Located in Paris, ile de france
Swedish 1930s Art Deco chandelier with refined wave bronze design and pleated silk by Bohlmarks.
Bronze
Sold|$678
Art Deco Pendant
Located in London, GB
Art deco ceiling pendant Art deco pleated yellow glass pendant light with its original chrome
Glass
Scandinavian Modern Hans Bergstrom Funnel Form Pendant for Ateljé Lyktan
By Hans Bergström, Ateljé Lyktan
Located in New York, NY
Hans Bergstrom designed for Ateljé Lyktan AB funnel form pendant with pleated cotton cover (newly
Brass
Wonderful Pleated Pendant with Brass Counterweight, Finland, 1950s
Located in Maastricht, NL
A pendant lamp with a double, pleated plastic hood and a brass counterweight and brass handle. A
Metal, Brass
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
Brass, Metal
Swedish Art Deco Gilded Three-Arm Chandelier with Pleated Cones
Located in New York, NY
A small Swedish art deco gilded 3-arm chandelier with pleated cone shape bulb holders. Newly
Brass
Late20th Century Italian Pleated Brass Chandelier w/ Hazelnut Murano Glass Balls
Located in Firenze, Tuscany
3 E27 light bulbs facing upward. 18 E14 light bulbs under the pleated brass disks.
Brass, Iron
Modern Marset Pleat Box 47 Led Ceramic Suspension Light by Manosa & Mashallah
By Xavier Mañosa & Mashallah 1, Marset
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The IDEA behind the pleat box is a sophisticated combination between a digitally designed crease in
Ceramic
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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