$1,117
H 27.96 in W 12.6 in D 7.68 in
Large Unique Handmade Ceramic Hanging Lamp from the 1960s, Italy
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Unique handmade ceramic hanging lamp from the 1960s, Germany Fully functional.
Metal
Large Unique Handmade Ceramic Hanging Lamp from the 1960s, Italy
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Unique handmade ceramic hanging lamp from the 1960s Fully functional.
Metal
Set of 2 Orange Retro Ceramic Hanging Lamps, 1970s
Located in ROTTERDAM, ZH
Two triangle shaped ceramic pendant lights with orange colour. The lamps require one E27/26 (standard) lightbulb each. Additional information: Materials: Ceramic, metal Period: 1970...
Ceramic
1 of the 3 Ceramic Brown Blue Pendants, Denmark 1960s
Located in Rijssen, NL
Stunning set of three round ceramic hanging lamps with a beautiful pattern, made with rich colored ceramics, manufactured around the 1960s in Denmark.
Ceramic
Ceramic Brown Tapered Cone Pendant, Denmark 1960
By Axella Stentøj
Located in Rijssen, NL
Beautiful round ceramic hanging lamp with a beautiful pattern in the style of Axella, manufactured in the 1960s in Denmark.
Ceramic
1 of the 3 Ceramic Brown Beige Terracotta Pendants, Denmark 1960s
Located in Rijssen, NL
Stunning set of three round ceramic hanging lamps with a beautiful pattern, made with rich colored ceramics, manufactured around the 1960s in Denmark.
Ceramic
1 of 3 Ceramic Brown Beige Pendants, Denmark 1960s
Located in Rijssen, NL
1 of the 3 round ceramic hanging lamps with a beautiful pattern, made with rich colored ceramics, manufactured around the 1960s in Denmark.
Ceramic
1 of the 5 Ceramic Lanterns, Denmark 1970
Located in Rijssen, NL
Beautiful set of five ceramic hanging lamps with a beautiful pattern, made with rich colored ceramics, manufactured by Axella in the 1960s in Denmark.
Ceramic
1 of the 4 Stunning Ceramic Brown Blue Pendants, Denmark 1960s
By Axella Stentøj
Located in Rijssen, NL
1 of the 3 round ceramic hanging lamps with a beautiful pattern, made with rich colored ceramics, manufactured around the 1960s in Denmark.
Ceramic
1 of the 3 Stunning Ceramic Brown Beige Pendants, Denmark 1960s
By Axella Stentøj
Located in Rijssen, NL
1 of the 3 round ceramic hanging lamps with a beautiful pattern, made with rich colored ceramics, manufactured around the 1960s in Denmark.
Ceramic
1 of the 8 Ceramic Multicolor Pendants, Axella Denmark 1960
By Axella Stentøj
Located in Rijssen, NL
One of the eight stunning round ceramic hanging lamps with a beautiful pattern, made with rich colored ceramics, manufactured by Jette Hellerøe for Axella in the 1960s in Denmark.
Ceramic
1 of the 3 Ceramic Brown Pendants, Denmark 1960
Located in Rijssen, NL
One of the three stunning round ceramic hanging lamp with a beautiful pattern, made with rich colored brown ceramics, manufactured by Jette Hellerøe for Axella in the 1960s in Denmar...
Ceramic
1 of the 4 Ceramic Green Brown Pendants, Denmark 1970
Located in Rijssen, NL
Stunning set of four round ceramic hanging lamps with a beautiful pattern, made with rich colored green and brown ceramics, manufactured by Jette Hellerøe for Axella in the 1960s in ...
Ceramic
1 of the 5 Ceramic Green Brown Pendants, Denmark 1970
Located in Rijssen, NL
Stunning set of five round ceramic hanging lamps with a beautiful pattern, made with rich colored green and brown ceramics, manufactured by Jette Hellerøe for Axella in the 1960s in ...
Ceramic
1 of the 3 Ceramic Green Pendants, Axella Denmark 1960
By Axella Stentøj
Located in Rijssen, NL
One of the three stunning round ceramic hanging lamp with a beautiful pattern, made with rich colored green and brown ceramics, manufactured by Jette Hellerøe for Axella in the 1960s...
Ceramic
1 of the 4 Ceramic Green Brown Blue Pendants, Denmark 1970
Located in Rijssen, NL
Stunning set of four round ceramic hanging lamps with a beautiful pattern, made with rich colored green, blue and brown ceramics, manufactured in the 1960s in Denmark.
Ceramic
1 of the 4 Ceramic Green Blue Brown Pendants, Denmark 1970
Located in Rijssen, NL
Stunning set of four round ceramic hanging lamps with a beautiful pattern, made with rich colored green, blue and brown ceramics, manufactured by Jette Hellerøe for Axella in the 196...
Ceramic
1 of the 4 Ceramic Green Brown Pendants, Denmark 1970
Located in Rijssen, NL
Stunning set of four round ceramic hanging lamps with a beautiful pattern, made with rich colored green and brown ceramics, manufactured by Jette Hellerøe for Axella in the 1960s in ...
Ceramic
1 of the 10 Ceramic Green Blue Brown Pendants, Denmark 1970
Located in Rijssen, NL
Several round ceramic hanging lamps with a beautiful pattern, made with rich colored green, blue and brown ceramics, manufactured by Jette Hellerøe for Axella in the 1960s in Denmark.
Ceramic
Vintage Hanging Lamp by Oscar Torlasco, 1970s
By Oscar Torlasco
Located in Roma, IT
Vintage pendant lamp by Oscar Torlasco, realized in Italy in 1970s. Chromed metal structure and glass lens diffusers. Very good condition
Brass, Steel
1960s 1970s Ceramic Ceiling Lamp, Hanging Lamp, Mid-Century Design
Located in Neuenkirchen, NI
1960s/70s Ceramic Ceiling Lamp, Hanging Lamp, Mid-Century Design Object: Ceiling Lamp Manufacturer: Unknown Condition: Good Age: Approx. 1960-1970 Dimensions: Diameter = 26.5cm...
Ceramic
PAN Keramik Green Brown Hanging Ceramic Lamp, Germany, 1970s
By PAN Keramik
Located in Rijssen, NL
Beautiful round hanging lamp with an unusual shape, made with brown and green ceramic, manufactured in the 1970s in Germany.
Ceramic
Rare Martz Hanging Ceramic Pendant Swirl Glaze Shade Lamp Marshall Studios
By Marshall Studios, Gordon & Jane Martz
Located in Chicago, IL
A rare Martz hanging ceramic pendant swirl glaze shade lamp Marshall Studios Ceramic portion is about 11" height.
Ceramic
$1,358
H 46.86 in W 15.75 in D 15.75 in
danish modern PENDANT LIGHT teak opaline glass ceramic 3-light hanging lamp 50s
Located in Mannheim, DE
Exceptionally beautiful 1950s to early 1960s pendant light. Origin probably Scandinavia. Shades made of white satin glass and colored ceramic with leaf pattern, teak spacers. White e...
Ceramic, Teak, Milk Glass
Kawa Pendant Light from Souda, Porcelain Hanging Lamp, In Stock
By Luft Tanaka, Souda
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Souda's Kawa Pendant Lights are slip cast porcelain directly into dozens of leather molds resulting in highly-unique ceramic shades. The finalized pendant lights are dynamic and high...
Ceramic, Clay, Porcelain, Pottery
19th Century French Bronze and Pottery Hanging Oil Lamp by Gagneau
By Gagneau Paris
Located in New York, NY
Unique 19th century hanging oil lamp by Gagneau and Company of Paris, with urn form crafted from faience with blue, red and pink flowers and leaves on a cream colored ground, with ne...
Bronze
$3,500
H 12 in W 19.5 in D 13.5 in
Substantial Paul Mayen Style Cubic Cast Aluminum Eight Bulb Hanging Lamp, 1960s
By Paul Mayen
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Extra Large Machinist, geometric Cast Aluminum Hanging Pendant, in the manner of Paul Mayen. Featuring four heavy rectangular Cast Aluminum geometric cubes with four interior uplight...
Aluminum
Vintage 1940's Gold & Silver Leaf Ceramic Hanging Lamp
Located in Hudson, NY
A very nice 1940's ceramic hanging lamp, in bell form, wtih a finish of silver and gold leaf, with bits of orange underneath. wonderful treatment and nice scale and form.
Ceramic
Danish Handmade Ceramic Hanging Lamp
By Soholm Pottery
Located in Jylland, DK
Beautiful Danish handmade ceramic lamp probably designed in the 1960s. It is our professional assessment that the lamp is from the 1960s when considering the design and the colors. ...
Ceramic
Pottery Ceramic Hanging Lamp 1960s
Located in New York, NY
1960s Mid Century Glazed pottery / ceramic cut-out hanging lamp with pull switch. Height 18 inch x Width 9 inches
Pottery
Set of Three Ceramic Hanging Chandeliers
Located in Bedford, NY
SET OF 3 HANGING CERAMIC LAMPS - HANGING ON CORD- CAN BE HUNG AT ANY HEIGHT- WE WILL SELL ALL 3 AT LISTED PRICE OR INDIVIDUALLY AT $700.00 EACH- WHITE FINISH- JUST REWIRED
Roger Capron Tubular Hanging Lamp Vallauris, circa 1950
By Roger Capron
Located in London, GB
Tubular hanging lamp by Roger Capron, Vallauris, France circa 1950.
Ceramic
Sold
H 10.24 in W 5.12 in D 4.34 in
Ceramic Hanging Lamp Made and Engraved by Hand on Inside and Out, Art Modern
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Ceramic hanging lamp made and engraved by hand on inside and out.
Terracotta
Midcentury Hannie Mein Ceramic Hanging Lamp
By Hannie Mein
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Amazing Hannie Mein 1970s ceramic globe pendant lamp in earth tones with lace-like cut-outs and original metal chain with visible patina. In original condition with European candelab...
Metal
Sold
H 8.08 in W 7.88 in D 7.88 in
1980s Ceramic Hanging Lamp Imago Italy - Vintage Elegance New Old Stock
Located in San Benedetto Del Tronto, IT
Infuse your home or office with a splash of retro elegance through Imago Italy’s 1980s ceramic hanging lamp. Whether you’re a devoted vintage lover or simply have an eye for exquisit...
Ceramic, Plastic
Red and Black Mid Century West Germany Ceramic Hanging Lamp, 1970s
Located in ROTTERDAM, ZH
West germany ceramic pendant lamp in red and black colour. The light escapes nicely from underneath and through the small holes on the side. The lamp requires one E27/26 (standard) l...
Ceramic
Sold
H 8.08 in W 7.88 in D 7.88 in
Vintage Ceramic 80s Hanging Lamp by Imago Italy – Retro Charm in Light Blue
Located in San Benedetto Del Tronto, IT
Add a touch of retro elegance to your home or office with Imago Italy’s 1980s ceramic hanging lamp. Whether you’re a passionate vintage aficionado or simply appreciate exquisite deco...
Ceramic, Plastic
Sold
H 8.08 in W 7.88 in D 7.88 in
Vintage 80s Yellow Ceramic Lamp by Imago - New Old Stock in Original Box
Located in San Benedetto Del Tronto, IT
Bring a touch of retro elegance into your home or office with Imago Italy’s 1980s ceramic hanging lamp. Whether you’re a passionate vintage aficionado or simply appreciate exquisite ...
Ceramic, Plastic
Sold
H 8.08 in W 7.88 in D 7.88 in
Vintage 80s Ceramic Lamps Set by Imago Italy - New Old Stock with Vibrant Hues
Located in San Benedetto Del Tronto, IT
Bring a touch of retro charm into your home or workspace with Imago Italy’s 1980s ceramic hanging lamps. Whether you’re a vintage enthusiast or simply appreciate the beauty of well-c...
Ceramic, Plastic
Hanging Ceramic Pendant Lamp, 1960s
Located in San Diego, CA
Hanging ceramic pendant lamp from the 1960s. This lamp hung at the estate of ceramic artist and Mingei Museum founder, Martha Longenecker.
Ceramic
Pair of Hanging Ceramic Pendant Lamps
Located in Oakland, CA
Pair of midcentury Danish stoneware ceramic lamps with orange glaze. Measurements Diameter 4.50'' x H 5.75''.
Ceramic
Three Glazed Ceramic Bottle Form Hanging Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Hanging fixture composed of three bottle shape ceramic shades. Each shade pierced and hooded with a half ring. Great sculptural presence with moody light.
Ceramic
Modernist Cascading Ceramic Pottery Hanging Pendant Lamp / Italy
Located in Buffalo, NY
Stunning cascading ceramic pendant light consisting of 6 graduating (hersey kiss) shape fixtures of white, black and chocolate brown, tested and electrical working, individual lamps ...
Metal
Brutalist Ceramic Hanging Pendant Lamp, Italy, Manner of Raymor, Bisstosi
By Raymor
Located in Buffalo, NY
Brutalist Ceramic Hanging Pendant Lamp,,Italy manner of Raymor, Bisstosi..
Ceramic, Plastic
MacKenzie-Childs Painted Garden Fluted Hanging Lamp
By Mackenzie Childs
Located in New Orleans, LA
The whimsical, colorful flowers on our Painted Garden Fluted Hanging Lamp are in full bloom in a warm, inviting kitchen; by a desk or comfy chair in the den; or as a fresh take on a ...
Brass
AXELLA Ceramic Pendant Lamp by Helleroe Keramik, Denmark 1960's
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
Stamped on the inside. Brown glazed ceramic hanging lamp with geometric patterns and piercings.
Ceramic
Unusual Studio Pottery Ceramic Hanging Pendant Lamp, Brutalist
Located in Buffalo, NY
Unusual studio pottery ceramic hanging pendant lamp. Artist signed .Wonderful Brutalist design, pierced holes floral applique, amazing glaze, color and texture.
Ceramic
Sold
H 23 in W 12 in D 12 in
Italian Mid-Century Modern Blue Glazed Pottery Hanging Lamp after Bitossi
By Alvino Bagni, Bitossi, Guido Gambone
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A beautifully crafted basket weave lighting fixture done in a blue glazed ceramic pottery. It has 12 feet of hanging chain and can be plugged into standard outlet or hardwired if des...
Ceramic
Gordon and Jane Martz Model 236 Hanging Pendant Lamp perforated swirl glaze
By Marshall Studios, Gordon & Jane Martz
Located in Virginia Beach, VA
This model 236 hanging pendant lamp consists of a perforated ceramic shade suspended from its original wiring and metal chain.
Brass
Vintage Dutch Ceramic Hanging Lamp
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Heavy 1970s Dutch hanging lamp. Shade is ceramic over painted in red-orange.
Ceramic
Vintage Dutch Ceramic Hanging Lamps, a Pair
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of 1970s Dutch hanging lamps. Shades are finished in a dark brown glaze and features perforations on each side.
Ceramic
Set of Four Pierced Ceramic Hanging Lamps
Located in San Diego, CA
Set of four pierced ceramic hanging light fixtures. Orange, brown and yellow glazed cylinders with holes to allow for diffused light.
Ceramic
Pair of Pierced Ceramic Hanging Lamps with Walnut Fittings by Design Technics
By Design Technics
Located in San Diego, CA
A pair of Design Technics ceramic pendant lamps with walnut fittings. The pierced body gives a wonderful glow. New wiring.
Ceramic
Hanging Lantern by Aurilla Doener for Architectural Pottery
By Architectural Pottery, Aurilla Doener
Located in San Diego, CA
Hanging lantern by Aurilla Doener for Architectural Pottery. The lantern was included in the 1964 Architectural Pottery catalog and exhibited in California Design 9 (1965) at the...
Ceramic
Capodimonte Glazed Ceramic Hanging Monkey Lamp
By Capodimonte
Located in North Hollywood, CA
A wonderful and whimsical lamp by Italian ceramics giant Capodimonte. The monkey appears to be climbing the tasseled rope, when he is actually a lamp. There is new silk cord and sock...
Ceramic
Mid Century 60s Ceramic Hanging Pendant Lamp
Located in Pasadena, CA
Mid century Painted Porcelain hanging pendant lamp. The interior of the pendant has a linen covered liner to diffuse the light coming out of the pendant. measures approx 16.5 h x 9 ...
Ceramic
Hanging Ceramic Lamp By Brent Bennett
Located in Cathedral City, CA
GLAZED STONEWARE LAMP BY CALIFORNIA CERAMICIST BRENT BENNETT.
INDOOR OR OUTDOOR USE.INCISED WITH ARTIST'S SIGNATURE.
Stoneware
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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