Bonderup & Thorup 'Semi' Pendant in Roasted Pumpkin for GUBI
By Claus Bonderup, Gubi, Torsten Thorup
Located in Glendale, CA
Bonderup & Thorup 'Semi' Pendant in Roasted Pumpkin for GUBI Designed in 1968 by Claus Bonderup
Aluminum
Biomorphic Pumpkin Shaped Glass Pendant Light, Limburg 1960s, German
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A nice amber glass pendant ceiling light. Attributed to Glashütte Limburg, Germany. The Pendant
Metal, Brass
Bonderup & Thorup Small 'Semi' Pendant in Roasted Pumpkin for GUBI
By Torsten Thorup, Gubi, Claus Bonderup
Located in Glendale, CA
Bonderup & Thorup Small 'Semi' Pendant in Roasted Pumpkin for GUBI Designed in 1968 by Claus
Aluminum
$1,753Sale Price|20% Off
H 51.19 in W 8.27 in D 8.27 in
3 bols Pendant Lamp Model Pumpkin Cascade, 1960s Doria Leughter Germany
By Doria Leuchten Germany
Located in Oirlo, LI
Doria Pendant lamp Model Pumpkin Cascade, 1960s Germany Vintage ceiling lamp with three opal glass
Brass
Danish Lyfa Art Deco Pendant Lamp - w. Globe Pumpkin Opaline Glass Shade
By Lyfa
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Art Deco or Bauhaus era styled hanging lamp featuring a pumpkin style fluted shade in blonde/beige
Glass, Bakelite
$4,860
H 41.34 in W 76.38 in D 68.51 in
Slide Design Crown of Love Pendant Light in Pumpkin Orange by Moro, Pigatti
By Slide
Located in Brooklyn, NY
. Conformity to the European Community Additional Information: Material: Polyethylene Color: Pumpkin orange
Plastic
Pumpkin Orange Cupole 80 Hanging Lamp by Giò Colonna Romano
Located in Geneve, CH
Pumpkin Orange Cupole 80 Hanging Lamp by Giò Colonna Romano Dimensions: Ø 80 x H 40 cm. Materials
Other
$1,520Sale Price|20% Off
H 25.6 in Dm 14.57 in
Attractive Chandelier with Three Pumpkin-Shaped Shades in Green Glass by Feders
By Felipe Delfinger
Located in Mexico, DF
Beautiful chandelier assembled with three original Feders pumpkin-shaped shades of blown green
Wrought Iron
Unavailable
H 13 in Dm 8.67 in
Pair of White Opal Frosted Glass Pendants Light with Wooden Details by Massive
By Massive Lighting
Located in TERHEIJDEN, NB
White opal frosted and ribbed pumpkin style oval glass pendant lights. Brass plated metal ring and
Brass
Midcentury Rare Large Pendant Pumpkin Desing, Italy, 1970s
Located in Praha, CZ
- very nice style of lighitng - extremely rare type
Metal
Midcentury Rare Large Pendant Pumpkin Desing, Italy, 1970s
Located in Praha, CZ
- very rare type - beautiful style of lighting
Plastic
1960s, Gilded and Clear Crystal Pumpkin Shape Murano Pendant Chandelier
By Venini
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
Amazing chandelier by Murano, Italy. This lamp has a beautiful pumpkin shape and is partly gilded
Crystal, Brass
Sold
H 25.6 in Dm 15.75 in
1970S German Doria Leuchten Crackle Glass Pumpkin Shaped Pendant Hanging Light
By Doria Leuchten Germany
Located in London, England
1970s crackle, frosted, glass, pendant, hanging-light in the shape of a pumpkin manufactured by
Chrome, Wire
Large Pumpkin Shaped Hanging Lamp
Located in Chicago, IL
These newly made hanging lamps are from India and are made from iron. The price is for each lamp.
Iron
Large Pumpkin Shaped Hanging Lamp
Located in Chicago, IL
These newly made hanging lamps are from India and are made from iron. The price is for each lamp.
Iron
Small Pumpkin Shaped Hanging Lamps
Located in Chicago, IL
These newly made hanging lamps are from Thailand and are made from iron. The price is for each lamp.
Iron
Sold
H 32 in Dm 19.5 in
Large and Striking, Pumpkin Shape Mouth Blown Midcentury Venetian Pendant Light
Located in Lisse, NL
Stunning Midcentury made Italian transparent light fixture. This fine quality workmanship pendant
Metal
Ulla Darni "Mir Pumpkin" Chandelier
By Ulla Darni
Located in North Bergen, NJ
This gorgeous multiple original Ulla Darni Mir Pumpkin 24 inch chandelier is reverse painted on
Scandinavian Modern Copper Nova Pendant Light
By Jo Hammerborg, Fog & Mørup
Located in Minneapolis, MN
so much more emotionally satisfying than a pumpkin spice latte! This pendant has been updated with
Copper
antique acqua pumpkin belljar
Located in Jersey City, NJ
handblown glass clear acqua colored pumpkin belljar with a simple brass finial at the bottom.Extra
glass pumpkin lantern with crystals
Located in Jersey City, NJ
cranberry pumpkin glass lantern with crystals,wired
21st Century Acqua Small Pumpkins
Located in Jersey City, NJ
beautiful pumpkin shaped belljars with brass knobs.Priced individually.
antique acqua blue pumpkin belljar
Located in Jersey City, NJ
handblown glass acqua blue pumpkin belljar with decorative brass knob.Price includes wiring.
Pumpkin Shaped Murano Glass Chandelier
Located in Bedford, NY
BLACK WIRE FORMING SHAPED OF PUMPKIN STYLE MURANO GLASS CHANDELIER- GLASS IS CLEAR AND TEXTURED
Murano Glass
antique etched pumpkin belljar lantern
Located in Jersey City, NJ
antique glass pumpkin belljar with brass knob with leaf and star etchings.extra for wiring.
antique handblown glass pumpkin lantern
Located in Jersey City, NJ
glass with brass knob at bottom with fine etchings.Price includes nonUlwiring.
light acqua pumpkin belljar with brass knob
Located in Jersey City, NJ
subtle light acqua pumpkin belljar in antiqued finish.Extra for wiring.
$12,795 / item
H 35.44 in W 66.93 in D 66.93 in
Large Contemporary Italian Chandelier Brass and Glass, 12 Arms
By Angelo Lelii, Stilnovo
Located in Bochum, NRW
Trendy Mid Century Italian Style, this beautiful ceiling fixture impresses by its lines simplicity and clean design. 170x170x35 cm (WxDxH) Made of brass and with mate glass globe sh...
Brass
Solana Wall Sconces
By Blueprint Lighting
Located in Westport, CT
The "Solana" wall mount sconce or reading light is strongly influenced by Scandinavian, Danish, French, and Italian Mid-Century Modernism. The walnut back plate (available in natural...
Enamel, Brass
Cream Opaline Glass and Brass Pendant, Germany 1930s
Located in NUEMBRECHT, NRW
This elegant minimalist Art Deco pendant was designed and manufactured in Germany in the 1930s to 1940s during the Bauhaus period. The light features a round cream/ivory colored op...
Brass
$917 / item
H 11.03 in W 5.91 in D 33.86 in
Pair of Articulated Sconce Mid-Century Modern Solid Brass Black and White
By Stilnovo, Arredoluce, Gino Sarfatti
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
This exquisite sconce is a nod to the timeless pieces crafted by mid-century modern Italian studios Arteluce and Stilnovo in the 1950s, but with a unique and distinctive design that ...
Metal, Aluminum, Brass
$6,989 / set
H 24.01 in Dm 13.78 in
Pair of Constant Night Stands in Iroko Wood by Master Studio for Lemon
By Lemon
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Neatly proportioned with exceptional detailing, the constant nightstand is your perfect bedside partner. In our furniture making, the IDEA is to create special pieces that you can bu...
Hardwood
LU Swing Sconce
By Lumfardo Luminaires
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful brass LU swing sconce made by Lumfardo Luminaires in patinated brass. Wired with an E26 medium based socket. Light bulb provided as well as all mounting hardware. Priced in...
Brass
$1,330 / item
H 61 in W 10 in D 10 in
Natural Oak Modern Hugo Barbell Floor Lamp, Ivory Linen Shade, Natural
By Lostine
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Hand-crafted in Pennsylvania, the solid oak balls create a fixture that is as sturdy as it is stylish. The grained oak texture shows through the finish revealing a rich history uniqu...
Linen, Oak
Small 'Floatation' Japanese Paper Suspension Lamp for Ingo Maurer
By Ingo Maurer
Located in Glendale, CA
Small 'Floatation' Japanese paper suspension lamp for Ingo Maurer. Designed and produced by Ingo Maurer, one of the most celebrated German lighting icons since 1966. With imaginatio...
Metal, Iron
$3,990 / item
H 15.75 in W 74.81 in D 29.14 in
Mustard Velvet Daybed with V-Shaped Beechwood Base, Model V
By Dusty Deco
Located in Los Angeles, CA
DD V daybed is an exclusive daybed made by hand in Bosnia and Herzegovina by skilled craftsmen with long experience in wood and upholstery. Both frame and the characteristic V-shaped...
Fabric, Beech, Velvet
Glossy Cream Ceramic Chandelier in Antique Brass 5-Arm 42.5" DIA
By Lostine
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Five antique brass patina arms curve up from a ceramic cluster dish to five tall stoneware ceramic shades in a glossy glaze with a subtle off-white hue. With a fixed black walnut orb...
Brass
$16,823 / item
H 53.15 in W 125.99 in D 59.06 in
Oval Brass and Parchment Chandelier by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires
By Diego Mardegan
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Beautiful chandelier by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires, this other version of the spider chandelier has longer arms on the sides giving the oval shape. The metal arms paint...
Metal, Brass
Huge MCM Style Brass Pendant Uplighter with 4 lights
By Lightolier, Gerald Thurston, Gino Sarfatti
Located in St- Leonard, Quebec
MCM style BRASS pendant Uplighter with 4 lights . Concave and convex disc are hand spun with prime quality brass . Solid sturdy hardware and construction . Diameter 30 in Low...
Brass
$4,500 / item
H 36 in Dm 32.5 in
Glossy Cream Ceramic Lola Chandelier in Antique Brass 3-Arm 32.5" DIA
By Lostine
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Three antique brass patina arms curve up from a ceramic cluster dish to three tall stoneware ceramic shades in a glossy glaze with a subtle off-white hue. With a fixed black walnut o...
Brass
Poul Henningson Green PH5 Mini Pendants for Louis Poulsen
By Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen
Located in Glendale, CA
Poul Henningson green PH5 mini pendants for Louis Poulsen. Poul Henningsen originally introduced the full-sized PH 5 pendant light in 1958 as a Classic new product. No one knew at th...
Aluminum
$24,800
H 20.86 in Dm 28 in
Max Ingrand Fontana Arte Semi Flush Mount Chandelier Mod. 1462 Glass Brass, 1960
By Max Ingrand, Fontana Arte
Located in Vienna, AT
Rare original Max Ingrand Fontana Arte semi flush mount Mod. 1642 Beautiful 28" ceiling fixture from blue-ish polished and satin glass, partially with clear and satin finish and smo...
Brass
$5,923
H 26.78 in W 25.2 in D 29.14 in
Sculptural lounge ' Etcetera ' chair By Jan Ekselius Sweden 1970S
By Jan Ekselius
Located in Antwerpen, Antwerp
Swedish designer Jan Ekselius studied at the art academy in Stockholm and later at the Royal College of Art in London. He made his international breakthrough in the early 1970s with ...
Fabric
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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