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Louis Poulsen PH 3½-2½ Floor Lamp by Poul Henningsen
By Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen
Located in New York, NY
lights using the system were designed for an exhibition in Paris. His work with Louis Poulsen continued
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal

Louis Poulsen PH 3/2 Table Lamp by Poul Henningsen
By Louis Poulsen, Poul Henningsen
Located in New York, NY
lights using the system were designed for an exhibition in Paris. His work with Louis Poulsen continued
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Louis Poulsen PH 4½-3½ Glass Floor Lamp by Poul Henningsen
By Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen
Located in New York, NY
lights using the system were designed for an exhibition in Paris. His work with Louis Poulsen continued
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Louis Poulsen PH 3-2½ Bollard Outdoor Lamp in Black by Poul Henningsen
By Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen
Located in New York, NY
lights using the system were designed for an exhibition in Paris. His work with Louis Poulsen continued
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Stainless Steel

Poul Henningsen Table Lamp model 3/2, 5 manufactured by Louis Poulsen 1940’s
By Louis Poulsen, Poul Henningsen
Located in Valby, 84
Poul Henningsen Table Lamp model 3/2,5 manufactured by Louis Poulsen 1940’s, the lamps frame has a
Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Brass, Zinc

Louis Poulsen, Wall /Ceiling Lamp Model Silverblack, 2010
By Louis Poulsen
Located in Saint ouen, FR
Wall / ceiling lamp model Silverblack - Louis Poulsen - Circa 2010 Kisibi edition Made in Denmark
Category

2010s European Other Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal

Black & White Nyboderpendel Ceiling Lamp by Svend Aage Petersen & Louis Poulsen
By Louis Poulsen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A very rare Louis Poulsen pendant lamp composed of black and white powder coated metal shades. It
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Poul Henningsen PH Floor Lamp
By Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen
Located in Berkeley, CA
for an exhibition in Paris. His work with Louis Poulsen continued until his death in 1967. Throughout
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Chrome

Pair of 1950s metal enamel ceiling lamps by Axel Wedel Madsen for Louis Poulsen
By Louis Poulsen
Located in München, DE
Pair of original 1950s metal enamel ceiling lamps by Axel Wedel Madsen for Louis Poulsen. Great
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal, Enamel

Poul Henningsen Ph 80 Floor Lamp
By Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen
Located in Berkeley, CA
first lights using the system were designed by PH in cooperation with Louis Poulsen for an exhibition in
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Chrome

Poul Henningsen Ph 4/3 Table Lamp
By Louis Poulsen, Poul Henningsen
Located in Berkeley, CA
lights using the system were designed for an exhibition in Paris. His work with Louis Poulsen continued
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Chrome

Poul Henningsen Ph 3/2 Glass Table Lamp
By Louis Poulsen, Poul Henningsen
Located in Berkeley, CA
for an exhibition in Paris. His work with Louis Poulsen continued until his death in 1967. Throughout
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Chrome

Poul Henningsen Ph 4½-3½ Glass Floor Lamp
By Louis Poulsen, Poul Henningsen
Located in Berkeley, CA
for an exhibition in Paris. His work with Louis Poulsen continued until his death in 1967. Throughout
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Chrome

Poul Henningsen Ph 4½-3½ Glass Table Lamp
By Louis Poulsen, Poul Henningsen
Located in Berkeley, CA
for an exhibition in Paris. His work with Louis Poulsen continued until his death in 1967
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Chrome

'LP Grand Surface' Ceiling or Wall Lamp for Louis Poulsen in Champagne
By Christian Flindt, Louis Poulsen
Located in Glendale, CA
'LP Grand Surface' ceiling or wall lamp for Louis Poulsen in Champagne. The circular luminaire
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and ...

Materials

Aluminum

Poul Henning for Poulsen Denmark, White PH Artichoke Ceiling Lamp 72 cm
By Louis Poulsen, Poul Henningsen
Located in Renens, CH
Poul Henning for Poulsen Denmark, White PH Artichoke Ceiling Lamp 72 cm The PH Artichoke was
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Aluminum

'Ripls' Wall or Ceiling Light for Louis Poulsen
By Arne Jacobsen, Louis Poulsen
Located in Glendale, CA
'Ripls' Wall or Ceiling Light for Louis Poulsen. Louis Poulsen set out to create a lamp which was
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Flush Mount

Materials

Metal

Munkegaard ceiling or wall lamp by Arne Jacobsen for Louis Poulsen, Denmark 2005
By Louis Poulsen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Paris, FR
6 Munkegaard ceiling/wall lamp by Arne Jacobsen for Louis Poulsen, Denmark, 2005. . In good
Category

Early 2000s Danish Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Danish mid-century modern ceiling lamp by Arne Jacobsen for Louis Poulsen, 1960s
By Louis Poulsen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in MIlano, IT
Danish mid-century modern ceiling lamp by Arne Jacobsen for Louis Poulsen, 1960s Round metal base
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Rare 1930s Louis Poulsen Pair of Ceiling Lights in Bronze Painted Metal
By Louis Poulsen
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Louis Poulsen, pair of pendants, model 'A-Lamp', painted metal, Denmark, 1930s Dating back to the
Category

Vintage 1930s Danish Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

'LP Grand Surface' Ceiling or Wall Lamp for Louis Poulsen in Gloss White
By Christian Flindt, Louis Poulsen
Located in Glendale, CA
'LP Grand Surface' ceiling or wall lamp for Louis Poulsen in gloss white. The circular luminaire
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and ...

Materials

Aluminum

'LP Grand Surface' Ceiling or Wall Lamp for Louis Poulsen in Matte Black
By Christian Flindt, Louis Poulsen
Located in Glendale, CA
'LP Grand Surface' Ceiling or wall lamp for Louis Poulsen in matte black. The circular luminaire
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and ...

Materials

Aluminum

AJ Eklipta Wall or Ceiling Lamp by Arne Jacobsen for Louis Poulsen, 1960s
By Arne Jacobsen, Louis Poulsen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
The AJ Eklipta lamp was designed by Arne Jacobsen in 1959 for Rødovre Town Hall. He originally
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Opaline Glass

Ceiling Lamp Model PH5 In Baby Blue By Poul Henningsen Made By Louis Poulsen
By Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen
Located in Lejre, DK
The PH5 ceiling lamp, designed by Poul Henningsen and manufactured by Louis Poulsen, is an iconic
Category

2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Large 'Ripls' Wall or Ceiling Light for Louis Poulsen
By Arne Jacobsen, Louis Poulsen
Located in Glendale, CA
Large 'Ripls' Wall or Ceiling Light for Louis Poulsen. Louis Poulsen set out to create a lamp
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Flush Mount

Materials

Metal

Louis Poulsen PH5 mini pendant lamp, hués of orange
By Louis Poulsen
Located in Bruxelles, BE
the little sister of the Louis Poulsen PH5, in a contemporary version Orange on the outside, with
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and...

Materials

Metal

Large Arne Jacobsen 'Eklipta' Wall or Ceiling Light for Louis Poulsen
By Arne Jacobsen, Louis Poulsen
Located in Glendale, CA
AJ Eklipta was designed by Arne Jacobsen for Louis Poulsen in 1959 for Rødovre Town Hall. They were
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Flush Mount

Materials

Metal

Poul Henningsen Louis Poulsen Ph6 Hanging Pendant Lamp
By Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen
Located in Indianapolis, IN
A PH6 hanging pendant lamp by Danish designer Poul Henningsen (1894-1967) for Louis Poulsen. This
Category

Vintage 1980s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Louis Poulsen D300 Patere Round Chandelier.
By Louis Poulsen
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Louis Poulsen D300 Patere Round Chandelier Patere Rond D300 Chandelier by Louis Poulsen Patera is
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

PVC

Louis Poulsen D300 Patere Round Chandelier.
Louis Poulsen D300 Patere Round Chandelier.
H 12.01 in W 11.82 in D 11.82 in
Louis Poulsen D600 Patere Round Chandelier.
By Louis Poulsen
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Louis Poulsen D600 Patere Round Chandelier Patere Round Chandelier D600 by Louis Poulsen Patera is
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

PVC

Louis Poulsen D600 Patere Round Chandelier.
Louis Poulsen D600 Patere Round Chandelier.
H 23.63 in W 23.94 in D 23.63 in
Louis Poulsen D450 Patere Round Chandelier.
By Louis Poulsen
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Louis Poulsen D450 Patere Round Chandelier Patere Round Chandelier D450 by Louis Poulsen Patera is
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

PVC

Louis Poulsen D450 Patere Round Chandelier.
Louis Poulsen D450 Patere Round Chandelier.
H 17.72 in W 17.13 in D 17.72 in
Louis Poulsen D900 Patere Round Chandelier.
By Louis Poulsen
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Louis Poulsen D900 Patere Round Chandelier Patera is composed of a series of alveoli whose angles
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

PVC

Louis Poulsen D900 Patere Round Chandelier.
Louis Poulsen D900 Patere Round Chandelier.
H 35.44 in W 34.06 in D 35.44 in
Poul Henningsen Ceiling Lamp Produced by Louis Poulsen in Denmark
By Poul Henningsen
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare ceiling lamp designed by Poul Henningsen. Produced by Louis Poulsen in Denmark.
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Monumental Poul Henningsen PH Louvre Suspension Lamp for Louis Poulsen
By Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen
Located in Glendale, CA
Monumental Poul Henningsen PH Louvre suspension lamp for Louis Poulsen. The PH Louvre pendant light
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and...

Materials

Chrome, Aluminum

Poul Henningsen 'Plate' Ceiling Lamp for Louis Poulsen, Denmark, 1950s
By Poul Henningsen
Located in Milan, IT
The "plate" cailing lamp was designed by Poul Henningsen for Louis Poulsen for the Langelinie
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Copper

Orange Verner Panton Flowerpot Pendant Lamp, Louis Poulsen, Denmark, 1969
By Verner Panton, Louis Poulsen
Located in Vienna, AT
, Denmark. A simple but beautiful ceiling light, consisting of two enameled hemispherical lampshades facing
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

1960s Louis Poulsen PH Kontrast Pendant Lamp by Poul Henningsen Denmark
By Louis Poulsen, Poul Henningsen
Located in Sherborne, Dorset
This iconic 1960s “Kontrast” pendant lamp was designed by Poul Henningsen for Louis Poulsen
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

White Verner Panton Flowerpot Pendant Lamp, Louis Poulsen, Denmark, 1969
By Verner Panton, Louis Poulsen
Located in Vienna, AT
, Denmark. A simple but beautiful ceiling light, consisting of two enameled hemispherical lampshades facing
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Poul Henningsen Ceiling Lamps Model PH Kontrast Produced by Louis Poulsen
By Poul Henningsen
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Ceiling lamps model PH Kontrast designed by Poul Henningsen. Produced by Louis Poulsen in Denmark
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Poul Henningsen Artichoke Ceiling Lamp Produced by Louis Poulsen in Denmark
By Poul Henningsen
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Artichoke ceiling lamp designed by Poul Henningsen. Produced by Louis Poulsen in Denmark.
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Copper

Louis Poulsen Patera 450 Pendant Light by Øivind Slaatto
By Louis Poulsen
Located in New York, NY
for a wonderful atmospheric upward light, illuminating the ceiling. The form mesmerizes the viewer
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

PVC

Louis Poulsen Patera 600 Pendant Light by Øivind Slaatto
By Louis Poulsen
Located in New York, NY
for a wonderful atmospheric upward light, illuminating the ceiling. The form mesmerizes the viewer
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

PVC

60s 70s hanging lamp Louisiana by Vilhelm Wohlert Jürgen Bo Louis Poulsen
By Louis Poulsen, Vilhelm Wohlert
Located in Neuenkirchen, NI
60s 70s hanging lamp Louisiana by Vilhelm Wohlert Jürgen Bo Louis Poulsen Object: ceiling lamp
Category

Vintage 1970s Danish Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Louis Poulsen Patera 900 Pendant Light by Øivind Slaatto
By Louis Poulsen
Located in New York, NY
for a wonderful atmospheric upward light, illuminating the ceiling. The form mesmerizes the viewer
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

PVC

Poul Henningsen "Plate" PH-Lamp Patinated Copper, Louis Poulsen, Denmark, 1958
By Louis Poulsen, Poul Henningsen
Located in Odense, DK
Pavillonen. Tallerkenlampen made of copper (the Plate lamp), shaped as ripples on water, and the ceiling
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Copper

Louis Poulsen Patera 300 Pendant Light by Øivind Slaatto
By Louis Poulsen
Located in New York, NY
for a wonderful atmospheric upward light, illuminating the ceiling. The form mesmerizes the viewer
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

PVC

Blue Verner Panton Flowerpot Enameled Pendant Lamp, Louis Poulsen, Denmark, 1969
By Verner Panton, Louis Poulsen
Located in Vienna, AT
, Denmark. A simple but beautiful ceiling light, consisting of two enameled hemispherical lampshades facing
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Ceiling Lamp, Model PH5, Poul Henningsen, 1958
By Louis Poulsen, Poul Henningsen
Located in Lejre, DK
Ceiling lamp, model PH5, designed by Poul Henningsen in 1958. The lamp is in the colors red and
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Aluminum

Mid Century Aluminum Table Reflector Lamp Shade Poul Henningsen Danish Design
By Poul Henningsen
Located in Peoria, AZ
the Louis Henningsen 1958 PH5 ceiling lamp! Louis Poulsen was as curious as we were and did us the
Category

Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Aluminum

Louis Poulsen White Danish Minimalist Safir Wall Sconces by Marianne Tuxen
By Louis Poulsen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A set of white multi-purpose lamps that can be installed either as wall or ceiling lights. They are
Category

Vintage 1980s Danish Minimalist Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Aluminum

Poul Henningsen Ceiling Lamp Model PH-5/5 Produced by Louis Poulsen
By Poul Henningsen
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Very rare ceiling lamp model PH-5/5 designed by Poul Henningsen. Produced by Louis Poulsen in
Category

Vintage 1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

"PH Louvre" ceiling lamp designed by Poul Henningsen, by Louis Poulsen Denmark
By Fritz Hansen, Poul Henningsen
Located in Hägersten, SE
"PH Louvre" ceiling lamp designed by Poul Henningsen. Produced by Louis Poulsen in Denmark. This
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Aluminum, Chrome

Early Poul Henningsen 4/4 Copper Ceiling Lamp, 1926
By Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Rare and very early Poul Henningsen 4/4 Ceiling lamp in Copper and Nickel plated Steel. Designed
Category

20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal, Copper, Nickel

Louis Poulsen PH 3-2½ Outdoor Wall Lamp in Black by Poul Henningsen
By Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen
Located in New York, NY
lights using the system were designed for an exhibition in Paris. His work with Louis Poulsen continued
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Stainless Steel

Vintage Arne Jacobsen Grey SAS Royal Ceiling Lamp for Louis Poulsen, 1960s
By Arne Jacobsen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
manufactured by Louis Poulsen in Denmark during the 1960s. The early paper labels from LP still present to the
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Steel

Vintage Verner Panton Flowerpot Ceiling Lamp in Mirror Chrome for Louis Poulsen
By Verner Panton
Located in Esbjerg, DK
example from the 1970s was manufactured by Louis Poulsen in Denmark. The old manufacturers paper-sticker
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Steel, Chrome

1950s Jo Hammerborg Pendant for Louis Poulsen
By Louis Poulsen, Jo Hammerborg
Located in Glendale, CA
1950s Jo Hammerborg Pendant for Louis Poulsen. Executed in black painted cylindrical metal with
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Poul Henningsen Ceiling Lamp Model PH-Septima 5 by Louis Poulsen in Denmark
By Poul Henningsen
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Very rare ceiling lamp model PH-Septima 5 designed by Poul Henningsen. Produced by Louis Poulsen in
Category

20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Poul Henningsen Ceiling Lamp PH-5/5 Produced by Louis Poulsen in Denmark
By Poul Henningsen
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare ceiling lamp PH-5/5 designed by Poul Henningsen. Produced by Louis Poulsen in Denmark
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Pair of Vintage PH 5-4.5 White Charlottenborg Ceiling Lamps for Louis Poulsen
By Poul Henningsen, Sophus Frandsen, Ebbe Christensen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
This matching pair was bought together from Louis Poulsen in the early 1980s. Until recently they
Category

Vintage 1920s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Aluminum

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Poulsen Ceiling Lamp For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic poulsen ceiling lamp available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, glass and aluminum, every poulsen ceiling lamp was constructed with great care. Find 26 options for an antique or vintage poulsen ceiling lamp now, or shop our selection of 3 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Your living room may not be complete without a poulsen ceiling lamp — find older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right poulsen ceiling lamp, those designed in Scandinavian Modern and Mid-Century Modern styles are of considerable interest. Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen and Christian Flindt each produced at least one beautiful poulsen ceiling lamp that is worth considering.

How Much is a Poulsen Ceiling Lamp?

The average selling price for a poulsen ceiling lamp at 1stDibs is $6,201, while they’re typically $516 on the low end and $58,039 for the highest priced.

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 and vintage 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 (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), 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.

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 whimsical — like the work of Beau & Bien’s Sylvie Maréchal, frequently inspired by her dreams — 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.

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