$3,517
H 7.87 in Dm 14.57 in
Vintage German Postmodern Brass Model Duos Counterweight Pendant Light, 1980s
By Florian Schulz
Located in Hamburg, DE
: Black Styles: Postmodern Country of Origin: Germany Item Type: Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned Diamension
Metal
Postmodern Light Lite Ceiling Lamp by Philippe Starck for Flos, 1990s
By Philippe Starck
Located in Hamburg, DE
Postmodern Light Lite Ceiling Lamp by Philippe Starck for Flos, 1990s - Design classics from Flos
Plastic
$5,861
H 74.8 in W 3.94 in D 3.94 in
Postmodern Adjustable Ceiling Lamp Lift by Jean-Marc Da Costa, 1980s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Postmodern Adjustable Ceiling Lamp Lift by Jean-Marc Da Costa for Serien Lighting, 1980s Rare
Metal
$1,173
H 6.3 in Dm 14.57 in
Italian Postmodern Aggregato Pendant Lamp by Enzo Mari & Giancarlo Fassina 1970s
By Artemide
Located in Hamburg, DE
information: Materials: Metal, Plastic Color: Black Styles: Postmodern Brand: Artemide Designer: Enzo Mari
Metal
Vintage Postmodern Ceiling Lamp by Walter Monici & Paolo Salvo for Lumina
Located in Hamburg, DE
information: Materials: Glass, Metal Color: White Styles: Postmodern Period: 1980s Country of Origin: Italy
Metal
$1,797
H 22.05 in W 24.41 in D 24.41 in
Lge postmodern aluminium & crystal pendant light attr Rupert Nikoll for Stejnar
By Emil Stejnar
Located in Hastings, GB
Amazing large postmodern American ceiling light: cast aluminium dome studded with crystal balls
Crystal, Aluminum
$957
H 41.34 in W 11.82 in D 11.82 in
Postmodern Cubic Red and White Plexiglass and Metal Pendant, Italy
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in Italy, 1970s. This pendant features a cubic red and white plexiglass shade and a chrome-plated and varnished metal frame. It has its original wiring covered in red rubber. I...
Chrome, Wire, Metal
Postmodern White Murano Glass Pendant Marked La Murrina, Italy, 1980s
By La Murrina
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in Italy, 1980s. This pendant features a white Murano glass lampshade. It is marked. This pendant is a vintage piece, therefore it might show slight traces of use, but it can b...
Murano Glass
$4,689
H 55.91 in W 14.17 in D 3.94 in
Postmodern Adjustable Ceiling Lamp Lift by Jean-Marc Da Costa, 1980s
Located in Hamburg, DE
. Additional information: Material: Metal, Plastic Color: Black Styles: Industrial, Postmodern Period: 1980s
Metal
$2,631
H 19.69 in W 16.54 in D 9.85 in
Amazing & Highly Decorative Postmodern Pendant Lamp or Hanging Light Italy 1980s
Located in Munich, DE
Exceptional and highly decorative postmodern pendant lamp or hanging light. Designed and
Brass, Copper
$4,545
H 25.6 in Dm 19.69 in
A POSTMODERN SPACE-AGE « Quadrifoglio » Ceiling Fixture by GUZZINI, Italy 1950
By Harvey Guzzini
Located in PARIS, FR
An iconic pendant light with 3 indirect lights (creating a luminous ambiance) + 1 vertical directional light (creating a cooler light diffused towards the step by the brushed aluminu...
Metal
Vintage Postmodern Balart Ceiling Lamp by Jorge Pensi for B.Lux, 1980s
By Jorge Pensi
Located in Hamburg, DE
late 1980s. A postmodern design. This lamp convinces with its elegant design language and the special
Metal
$630
H 3.15 in W 27.56 in D 10.63 in
Postmodern Titania Pendant For LUCEPLAN By Alberto Meda and Paolo Rizzatto 1980s
By Lucepan
Located in Čelinac, BA
Postmodern TITANIA Pendant Lamp By Alberto Meda and Paolo Rizzatto for Luceplan Italy 1980s
Aluminum
$2,850 / set
H 7.13 in W 2.5 in D 2.5 in
Scandinavian Danish Postmodern White Pendant Lights by NordLux, Set of 3
By Nordlux
Located in New York, NY
A set of three (3) Danish Postmodern pendant lights in white gloss enamel by NordLux, circa late
Enamel
$2,850 / set
H 7.13 in W 2.5 in D 2.5 in
Scandinavian Danish Postmodern Black Pendant Lights by NordLux, Set of 3
By Nordlux
Located in New York, NY
A set of three (3) Danish Postmodern pendant lights in black matte enamel by NordLux, circa late
Enamel
$2,931
H 8.66 in Dm 25.98 in
Vintage Postmodern Italian Model Bella di Notte Pendant Lamp by Franco, 1970s
By iGuzzini
Located in Hamburg, DE
: 1980s Styles: Postmodern Country of Origin: Italy Item Type: Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned Diamension
Metal
$2,345 / set
H 11.02 in Dm 5.51 in
Set of 4 Postmodern Italian Model 2899 Ceiling Lamps from Reggiani, 1990s
By Reggiani
Located in Hamburg, DE
information: Material: Metal Color: White Brand: Reggiani Styles: Postmodern Country of Origin: Italy Item
Metal
$2,814 / item
H 3.15 in W 27.95 in D 10.63 in
Postmodern Italian Black Titania Pendant Lamp by Alberto Meda and Paolo Rizzatto
By Alberto Meda, Paolo Rizzatto
Located in Hamburg, DE
otherwise. Additional information: Materials: Metal, Plastic Color: Black Styles: Postmodern Period: 1980s
Metal
$1,794 / set
H 7.29 in Dm 3.15 in
Set of 2 Postmodern Dutch Pendant Lamps by Studio Brandend Zand, 1990s
By Studio Brandend Zand
Located in Hamburg, DE
Postmoderne Pendelleuchten des niederländischen Herstellers Studio Brandend Zand. Die Leuchtenkörper haben eine schlichte Kegelform. Die Schirme sind aus Aluminium gefertigt und im...
Metal
$1,615
H 14.97 in Dm 17.33 in
Postmodern White Blown Glass Pendant Mod. Zenda by Luciano Vistosi, Italy
By Luciano Vistosi
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in Italy, 1977. It is made in white blown glass, which has been modeled my hand, and a red border. This pendant is original and identical to that shown in the Vistosi catalogu...
Metal
$1,555
H 8.67 in Dm 22.84 in
Postmodern Adjustable White Murano Glass and Brushed Brass Pendant by VeArt
By VeArt
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in Italy, 1980s. Made in Murano glass with a spiral pattern and brass. Its height is adjustable. It is a vintage piece, therefore it might show slight traces of use, but it can...
Brass
$1,844 / set
H 7.87 in Dm 14.96 in
Set of 2 Postmodern Italian Model Gaia Glass Pendant Lamp by Luciano, 1980s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Postmodern glass pendant lights from the italian manufacturer tre ci luce based on a design by
Metal
$1,495
H 13.78 in Dm 7.09 in
Postmodern Orange Murano Glass and Brass Pendant by La Murrina, Italy, 1980s
By La Murrina
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in Italy, 1980s. This chandelier features an orange Murano glass lampshade with an onyx
Brass
$5,861 / set
H 13.78 in W 3.94 in D 3.54 in
Set of 2 Postmodern Italian Space Age Art. 6783 Pendant or Table Lamp
By Reggiani
Located in Hamburg, DE
Set of 2 Postmodern Italian Space Age Art. 6783 Pendant or Table Lamp from Reggiani Postmodern
Metal
$1,495
H 13.78 in Dm 7.09 in
Postmodern Orange Murano Glass and Brass Pendant by La Murrina, Italy, 1980s
By La Murrina
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in Italy, 1980s. This chandelier features an orange Murano glass lampshade with an onyx
Brass
$1,615
H 17.72 in Dm 16.93 in
Postmodern Bell-Shaped Murano Glass Pendant by Lino Tagliapietra for La Murrina
By Lino Tagliapietra, La Murrina
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in Italy, 1970s - 1980s. It features a bell-shaped white Murano glass lampshade with pink and grey lines. This pendant is a vintage piece, therefore it might show slight trace...
Murano Glass
$1,759
H 7.87 in Dm 22.44 in
Vintage Italian Postmodern Brass Model S-481 UFO Pendant from Luci Italia, 1970s
By Luci Italia
Located in Hamburg, DE
: Materials: Metal Color: Cream Styles: Postmodern Brand: Luci Italia Country of Origin: Italy Item Type
Metal
$2,512
H 19.69 in Dm 14.57 in
Postmodern Aluminum, Crystal and Glass Pendant by Pia Guidetti Crippa for Lumi
By Lumi, Pia Guidetti Crippa
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in Italy, 1960s - 1970s. Made in aluminum, ground crystal shaped into a diamond, and faceted glass bowl. It is a vintage piece, therefore it might show slight traces of use, bu...
Crystal, Aluminum
$2,392 / item
H 23.63 in Dm 25.99 in
Amazing Postmodern Pendant Lamps 'Halo There' by Olle Andersson for Borens 1982
By Boréns Aktiebolag Lighting 1, Olle Andersson
Located in Munich, DE
Amazing, large & highly decorativePostmodern pendant lamp "Halo There". Designed by Olle Andersson, 1982. Manufactured by Borens, Sweden, 1980s. The lamp won the “Excellent Swedish ...
Metal, Aluminum
1970's Amber Glass Chandelier by La Murrina
By La Murina
Located in Schoorl, NL
Cozy postmodern La Murrina Chandelier with nineteen clear and amber glass petals. The petals are
Murano Glass
1970's Amber Glass Chandelier by La Murrina
By La Murina
Located in Schoorl, NL
Cozy postmodern La Murrina Chandelier with clear and amber glass petals. Petals are each 18cm high
Murano Glass
$2,153
H 56.7 in W 15.75 in D 15.75 in
Large Murano Glass Chandelier by Tony Zuccheri Veart Italy 1970s
By Toni Zuccheri, VeArt
Located in San Benedetto Del Tronto, IT
transition toward a more expressive, postmodern sensibility. The chandelier retains its original Veart label
Metal
Post Modern Halogen Saucer Chandelier att. to Estiluz c. 1980's
By Estiluz Lighting
Located in New York, NY
Sharp Postmodern halogen saucer chandelier, ion very good, original, clean and working condition
Metal
Colorful Murano Glass Chandelier, Italy, 1980s, Mount Blown Sculptural Design
Located in Lisse, NL
, personality, and a distinct postmodern character. This chandelier is also wired for safe and immediate usage
Wire, Brass
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.