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Mobile Light Fixture

Lake Chad Mobile Light
Located in linden, NJ
sophistication and elegance to any space. The Lake Chad Mobile Light is a versatile lighting fixture that
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2010s Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Lake Chad Mobile Light
Lake Chad Mobile Light
$20,946
H 55.1 in Dm 39.4 in

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Thomas Industries "Cordette" Whirl Cord & Brass Triple Hanging Pendant, C. 1960
By Moe Light
Located in Bainbridge, NY
details. Complimentary light. Warm. Mobile. Breezy. Fixture shown 58H from ceiling, with 18 inch width.
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Fedele Papagni Mobile Hanging Light
By Fedele Papagni
Located in New York, NY
Studio-made two-light "Mobile" fixture by Fedele Papagni. Sculptural fixture with three moving
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and...

Materials

Metal, Brass

WIcker & brass mobile hanging light fixture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
"Calder-esque" hanging light fixture consisting of 7 wicker ball shades hanging from a balanced
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Vintage 1950s American Flush Mount

Materials

Brass

Three Tier Mobile Hanging Light Fixture Designed by David Weeks
Located in Dallas, TX
Model 405 three tier mobile hanging light fixture with custom aluminum shades. The measurement
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20th Century American Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Aluminum

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Joe 501 Original Tailored Classic Detailed Handmade Ceiling Light by Wende Reid
By Wende Reid
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2010s Australian Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

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Goldkant Cocoon Pendant Lamp by Friedel Wauer, Germany, 1960s
By Friedel Wauer, Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni
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Pair of Park Night Stands in Oiled Walnut by Yaniv Chen for Lemon
By Lemon
Located in Amsterdam, NL
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Pair of Park Night Stands in Oiled Walnut by Yaniv Chen for Lemon
Pair of Park Night Stands in Oiled Walnut by Yaniv Chen for Lemon
$5,266 / set
H 23.63 in W 18.12 in D 14.18 in
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By Svensk Fur, Goran Malmvall
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Located in Den Haag, NL
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Art Deco Night Stands  Satinwood Holland 1930s
Art Deco Night Stands  Satinwood Holland 1930s
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$1,615 / set
H 19.69 in W 19.69 in D 13.39 in
Extra Large Venetian Style Mouth Blown, Glass in Metal Frame Pendant Light
Located in Lisse, NL
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Late 20th Century Italian Arts and Crafts Chandeliers and Pendants

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Located in London, GB
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Mario Bellini Le Bambole Modular Sofa, Upholstered in Alpaca, B&B Italia, 1970s
By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini
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A beautiful Mario Bellini Le Bambole four piece modular sofa / chair set, produced by B&B Italia, Italy in the 1970s, newly upholstered in luxurious 100% alpaca. Marked on the unders...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas

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Pair of Figural Full Body Carved Teak Lioness Hunting Lodge Chairs
Pair of Figural Full Body Carved Teak Lioness Hunting Lodge Chairs
$4,200 Sale Price / set
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H 36.5 in W 36.5 in D 27 in
Artedi Travertine Brass & Glass Coffee Cocktail Table
By Artedi
Located in Southampton, NJ
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Travertine, Brass

Verner Panton Fun 1DM shell Chandelier, 1960s
By Verner Panton
Located in Milano, Lombardia
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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Steel

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Metal

Italian Venetian Style Painted and Gilt Console Table
Located in Queens, NY
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Italian Venetian Style Painted and Gilt Console Table
$18,500
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Mobile Light Fixture For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the mobile light fixture you’re looking for. Frequently made of metal, brass and aluminum, every mobile light fixture was constructed with great care. Find 3 options for an antique or vintage mobile light fixture now, or shop our selection of 38 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Your living room may not be complete without a mobile light fixture — find older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. Each mobile light fixture bearing modern or mid-century modern hallmarks is very popular. A well-made mobile light fixture has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Andrea Claire Studio, Fragile Edizioni and Alessandro Mendini are consistently popular.

How Much is a Mobile Light Fixture?

Prices for a mobile light fixture start at $285 and top out at $71,220 with the average selling for $10,243.

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.

Questions About Mobile Light Fixture
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    A swag light fixture is a normal lamp fixed to the ceiling. It comes with two hooks to screw it to the ceiling, along with a cord that plugs into the wall. A swag light is usually used to deck up a small corner for reading or a playing area or above the dining table. They provide an economic light source that takes up minimal space. On 1stDibs, shop vintage and antique light fixtures.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021
    A fitter is a mechanism by which a lampshade attaches to a lamp. There are different types of fitters including the washer, the clip, the Uno, and the Chimney.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 30, 2024
    Some types of light fixtures include flush mount lighting, pendants, chandeliers, wall-mounted lighting, floor lamps and table lamps. A light fixture that sits level with the ceiling is a flush-mount light, while one that extends slightly from the ceiling is a semi-flush light. Pendants are light fixtures that hang from the ceiling on a chain. If they feature multiple lights arranged in a frame, hanging lights are known as chandeliers. Wall-mounted lights are referred to as sconces. A lamp is a light fixture with a base and a shade that can be sized to fit a table or to rest on the floor. On 1stDibs, shop a wide variety of light fixtures.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021
    Flush mount lighting fixtures are among the most convenient ways to light a small room with a low ceiling. These structures sit directly against the ceiling’s surface and cast light downward, illuminating a large area and defining the room. Semi-flush mount lighting fixtures hang several inches from the ceiling. They also produce ambient light but can be a little more decorative and lean toward the style of chandeliers. Shop a collection of antique, vintage, and contemporary flush mount lighting from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    Matte black is a color that is in style for light fixtures. Clear pendants and neutral-colored geometric chandeliers are also trending. However, the choice for color and type of light fixtures is personal — consider the furniture style and décor that best works for you. Find a collection of light fixtures on 1stDibs today.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    A light fixture should hang 7 feet off the floor or 3 feet above a table. As a general rule of thumb, one should not look into a light fixture when they are standing.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Adding a pull switch to a light is actually possible. To do so you must remove the fixture and drill a hole to screw in the pull switch. Then you need to wire the black wires through the pull switch to connect it to the fixture. Warning: Electrical work should only be conducted by professionals.