Ships Pull Down Pendant with White Hurricane Glass 1950
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
3-741 Pull down fixture with white hurricane glass Overall height 36" extends to 50 " Original
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Vintage 1950s Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Pull Down Pendant
Vintage Flower Lotus Pendant Pull Down Light, German 1960s
By Doria Leuchten Germany
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Very stylish vintage pendant light in shape of a lotus flower. Brass armature and smoke glass
Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass
Classic Mid Century Pull Down Saucer Disk Chandelier Pendant Light
By Lightolier, Gerald Thurston
Located in New York, NY
Classic Mid Century pull down, saucer, disk chandelier in anodized aluminum brass and glass
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Ceiling Pull-Down Scissor Lamp – 20 inch Porcelain Shade
By Early Electrics Design Studio
Located in Peekskill, NY
dramatic black over white porcelain 20 inch diameter shallow domed shade. The lamps pulls frof about 26
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21st Century and Contemporary American Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Porcelain
Pull Down Pendent Lamp with 3 Eyeball Lights Goffredo Reggiani, 1960s
$578Sale Price|20% Off
H 23.63 in Dm 19.3 in
Pull Down Pendent Lamp with 3 Eyeball Lights Goffredo Reggiani, 1960s
By Goffredo Reggiani
Located in Verviers, BE
Ceiling lamp with 3 Eyeball Lights Goffredo Reggiani, 1970s Pull Down Maxs 95 cm Ceiling Light
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Chrome
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Large Midcentury Pull Down Pendant Lamp Shade, Italy, circa 1970
Located in London, GB
diameter, the pendant pulls down to nearly 170cm. It takes 6 bulbs. The rise and fall mechanism and lamp
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum
1960s Scandinavian Pull Down Ceiling Lamp
By Paavo Tynell
Located in Brussels, BE
Perforated brass and frosted glass. Attributed to Paavo Tynell.
Category
Vintage 1960s Finnish Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century "Kerosine" Pull-Down Fixture, circa 1960
Located in Vancouver, BC
This is a cool and kitschy Mid-Century reproduction of an American Classic, the kerosine pull down
Category
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
White “Eclipse” Pull Down Pendant by Dijkstra Lampen 70s
By Dijkstra
Located in Landgraaf, NL
White “Eclipse” pull down pendant by Dijkstra lampen 70s. The lamp is adjustable in height and 2
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum
Gerald Thurston for Lightolier Pull-Down Pendant
By Lightolier, Gerald Thurston
Located in Hanover, MA
SATURDAY SALE Boston Design Center Original Lightolier pendant, circa 1958 designed by Gerald
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass, Steel
Lightolier Adjustable Height Pull Down Brass Pendant Light Fixture
By Gerald Thurston, Lightolier
Located in Antwerp, BE
Gerald Thurston pull down pendant with glass shade and perforated brass elements a beautiful rare
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Pair of French Vintage Art Deco Green Glass and Brass Pull-Down Lights
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
This fabulous pair of vintage green glass and brass pull-down pendant lights, circa 1930s, are from
Category
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Mid century modern pull down brass pendant light
Located in Surrey, BC
A very nice functional pull down classic mid-century modern pendant light with brass, decorative
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Pull Down Ceiling Chandelier
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Pull down acrylic ceiling chandelier. Three-way wood turn switch in middle of fixture. Chandelier
Category
Vintage 1950s Chandeliers and Pendants
1960s Scandinavian Pull Down Ceiling Lamp
By Paavo Tynell
Located in Brussels, BE
Perforated brass and frosted glass. Attributed to Paavo Tynell.
Category
Vintage 1960s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Ceiling Pull-Down Scissor Lamp - 20 inch Porcelain Shade
Located in Peekskill, NY
large dramatic black over white porcelain 20 inch diameter shallow domed shade. The lamps pulls fron
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Steel
Rare Florian Schulz Counter Balance Pendant with Glass Shade
By Florian Schulz
Located in Los Angeles, CA
available in separate listings. Height is adjustable by sampling pulling down on the pendant. Light can
Category
Vintage 1980s German Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Nickel
Midcentury Pull Down Pendant Light Fixture
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
circa 1960. We offere this midcentury Pull Down Pendant Light Fixture. Great vintage conditions and
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum
Italian Pull-Down Pendant, 1950s
By Stilnovo, Arredoluce
Located in Vienna, AT
Rare Italian pull-down pendant from the 1950s. Quality production with attention to details: The
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum, Brass
White “Eclipse” Pull Down Pendant by Dijkstra Lampen 70s
By Dijkstra
Located in Landgraaf, NL
White “Eclipse” pull down pendant by Dijkstra lampen 70s. The lamp is adjustable in height and 2
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum
Gerald Thurston Pull Down Pendant Light for Lightolier
By Gerald Thurston, Lightolier
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
Gerald Thurston Mid-Century Modern pendant light for Lightolier with pull down feature to adjust
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
French Early 20th Century Art Deco Pull-Down Light
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
This fabulous, vintage, green glass and brass pull-down pendant light, circa 1930, is from France
Category
20th Century French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Large & Elegant Mid-Century Modern Wicker Pendant Lamp or Hanging Light Germany
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H 11.62 in Dm 24.41 in
Large & Elegant Mid-Century Modern Wicker Pendant Lamp or Hanging Light Germany
Located in Munich, DE
Large and highly decorative Mid-Century Modern pull down pendant lamp or hanging light
Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Wicker
Mid Century Brass Adjustable Pull-down Conical Pendant Style Thurston Lightolier
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H 24 in Dm 12.5 in
Mid Century Brass Adjustable Pull-down Conical Pendant Style Thurston Lightolier
By Lightolier, Gerald Thurston
Located in Miami, FL
Fabulous Pull-Down Space Age Modern conical perforated Brass pendant light in the style of Gerald
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Original 3 Chain Pull Down Gas Lamp, Newly Wired
Located in Peekskill, NY
original. We simply rewired to take a standard bulb. Note how the glass and frame still can be pulled down
Category
Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
MCM Emerson Retractable Light by Imperialites Walnut Brass Plate & White Glass
Located in Surrey, BC
Mid-Century Modern atomic style brass light by Imperialites pull down & retractable pendant
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
MCM Emerson Retractable Light by Imperialites Walnut Brass Plate & White Glass
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H 16.5 in W 17.75 in D 17.75 in
MCM Emerson Retractable Light by Imperialites Walnut Brass Plate & White Glass
By Imperialites
Located in Topeka, KS
Fabulous Mid-Century Modern Emerson by Imperialites pull down & retractable pendant light fixture
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Brown Evans and Co. 'BECO' Pull Down Pendant Light, Melbourne, 1950s
By Donald Brown
Located in Melbourne, AU
pull-up-pull-down mechanism. This model is the 'BECO No.14 Direct Type Pendant with Pull Up/Pull
Category
Vintage 1950s Australian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum
Italian Pull Down Chandelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Adjustable Pull Down Italian Fixture. Gun Metal Finish.
Category
Vintage 1960s Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass
Vintage Danish Adjustable Pull Down Pendant Lamp
By Poul Henningsen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage Danish adjustable pendant lamp in the manner of Poul Henningsen. Matte black finish with
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Mid-20th Century Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Steel
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Pull Down Pendant For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal pull down pendant for your home. A pull down pendant — often made from metal, brass and glass — can elevate any home. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect pull down pendant — we have versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. When you’re browsing for the right pull down pendant, those designed in Mid-Century Modern and Art Deco styles are of considerable interest. Many designers have produced at least one well-made pull down pendant over the years, but those crafted by Gerald Thurston, Lightolier and Donald Brown are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much is a Pull Down Pendant?
Prices for a pull down pendant start at $422 and top out at $3,314 with the average selling for $1,275.
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.
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