Gino Sarfatti Attributed Rare Chandelier, Italy, 1950s
By Gino Sarfatti
Located in Naples, IT
Rare suspension lamp in chromed brass and opal glass, design attributable to Gino Sarfatti. Dimmer on the lamp holder. Written engraved on the brass "Italian Patent 122/747/349812".
Brass
Rare Ceiling Lamp in Plastic and Teak, 1950s
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
This rare ceiling lamp, likely produced in Sweden during the 1950s, showcases the clean lines and organic forms typical of mid-century Scandinavian modern design. The lamp’s structur...
Plastic, Teak
Stilnovo faceted glass pendant light
By Stilnovo
Located in London, GB
Rare Stilnovo pendant similar in style to Fontana Arte pendant lights of the same period.
Brass, Nickel
Rare Ceiling Lamp by Hans-agne Jakobsson, 1960s
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
This rare ceiling lamp, designed by Hans-Agne Jakobsson and produced by Hans-Agne Jakobsson AB in Markaryd, Sweden during the 1960s, is a stunning example of Scandinavian modern desi...
Brass
Rare Italian Murano Cut-Glass Chandelier 1960s
By Fontana Arte
Located in Rome, IT
Amazing Mid - Century Fontana Arte chandelier. Chrome frame with precious green colored Hammered cut-glass. Available an other chandelier with gold frame. Lighting: takes six sm...
Cut Glass
Rare French Art Nouveau Chandelier, circa 1900s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare French Art Nouveau Chandelier, circa 1900s.
Bronze
Rare Hans Bergström Brass Ceiling Lamp, 1950s
By Hans Bergström
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare model. Produced by Ateljé Lyktan, Åhus, Sweden, 1950s. Rewired. Height is adjustable. Perforated brass.
Brass
Rare Art Nouveau Department Store or Factory Lamp
Located in Vienna, AT
Rare brass cylinder fitted with E40 socket, now working with E27 adapter and suitable also from the same time but not original from this lamp opaline glass shade. According to the pr...
Brass
Rare Nickel-Plated Chandelier by Drukov, 1940s
By Drukov
Located in Praha, CZ
Beautiful blossom-like chandelier by Drukov in a perfect condition Completely restored New nickel-plating Rewired 5 x 40W, E25-E27 bulbs US wiring compatible
Nickel
$1,755Sale Price|68% Off
Rare and Beautiful Kalmar Chandelier, circa 1950s
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Wien, Au
Rare and beautiful Kalmar chandelier, circa 1950s Very good original condition.
Brass
Rare Ceiling Lamp Attributed to Carl Fagerlund, 1950s
By Carl Fagerlund
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
This rare ceiling lamp, attributed to Carl Fagerlund and produced by Orrefors in Sweden during the 1950s, is a notable example of mid-century Scandinavian lighting design. The lamp e...
Brass
Rare Large "Festival" Chandelier by Gert Nystöm
By Gert Nystrom, Fagerhult
Located in Vienna, AT
Brass frame nickel-plated with glass elements and fitted with 3 E27sockets. Designed by Gert Nyström and produced in Sweden by Fagerhults. Perfect original good condition.
Brass
Beautiful and rare 1900' s large crystals chandelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A beautiful large crystals chandeliers, it has crystals spears, ( see pictures ) the chandelier is so much more impressive in person
Crystal, Metal
Rare Taraxacum Flos Cocoon Suspension Lamp, First Edition, 1960s
Located in Catania, CT
Rare Taraxacum first-edition suspension lamp by Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni for Flos, an iconic and highly sculptural lighting design distinguished by its organic, cloud-lik...
Resin
$3,652Sale Price|20% Off
Rare Gemini Chandelier by Cosack Leuchten 1960
By Cosack Leuchten
Located in Mortsel, BE
Gemini Chandelier by Cosack Leuchten, 1960s. This unique chandelier exudes Space Age vibes with its natural, organic chrome forms. The sleek design features interconnected structures...
Chrome
Rare Ceiling Light by Angelo Lelii for Arredoluce
By Arredoluce, Angelo Lelii
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare ceiling light by Angelo Lelii for Arredoluce.
Aluminum, Brass, Steel
Raymond Subes Rare, Superb Neoclassic 1940s Chandelier
By Raymond Subes
Located in New York, NY
RAYMOND SUBES rare,superb neo classic 1940s chandelier
Rare Vintage Capiz Shell Mosaic Curry & Company Lantern
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Very Rare Vintage Curry & Company Mosaic Natural Capiz Seashell and Metal Lantern with a Antique Silvery Gold Leaf finish. All original with no damage to shells or frame. Origina...
Metal
Rare Large Murano Glass Chandelier by Mazzega, 1960s
By Mazzega
Located in Wiesbaden, Hessen
A rare, large mid-century Murano glass pendant by Mazzega, Italy, circa 1960s.
Brass, Chrome
Very rare Hans-Agne Jakobsson Ceiling Lamp, 1960s
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Stockholm, SE
Unusually large model, 45 cm in diameter, compare to the more common 28 cm model. Probably made in very few numbers. Produced and designed by Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Markaryd, Sweden,...
Brass
$6,935Sale Price|25% Off
Rare Oval Italian Murano Crystal Triedri Prism Chandelier, 1970s
By Paolo Venini
Located in Antwerp, BE
Exceptional Italian Murano crystal chandelier from the 1970s, executed in a rare and elegant oval form. The chandelier is composed of 96 clear triedri crystal prism elements suspende...
Crystal, Brass
$23,410 / set
Rare Portuguese Pair of Bag Chandelier 18th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Amazing and rare pair of bag chandelier. Lighting Category.
Crystal
$2,200 / item
Collection of Rare 18 Inch Flat Milk Glass Pendents
Located in Peekskill, NY
We have a small collection of these rare early lamps. They are priced per lamp, This way you can buy as many as you need. Large diameter flat milk glass shades are popular and also v...
Milk Glass
Rare Pulley Suspension Light by Gaetano Sciolari for Stilnovo
By Gaetano Sciolari, Stilnovo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This rare pulley suspension light by Gaetano Sciolari for Stilnovo, designed and manufactured in Italy, circa 1950s, reflects the technical ingenuity and sculptural clarity of early ...
Brass, Aluminum
Rare Bauhaus Chandelier by IAS, 1930s, Restored
Located in Praha, CZ
Very early UFO chandelier designed by Anyz and executed by IAS in 1930s. Chandelier was restored: two cracks on the edge have been repaired and are not visible from below. Item wa...
Metal, Aluminum
Italian Micro-Beaded Pink Prisms Crystal Chandelier Rare c1920
Located in Firenze, Toscana
Housing 1 light in center. Will be re-wired with appropriate UL US socket for the USA or certified socket for other countries and ready to hang. Tiers of pink crystal tear drop shap...
Crystal
Beautiful, rare mid-century modern fiberglass ceiling lamp
Located in München, DE
Beautiful large mid-century modern ceiling lamp made of fiberglass. Very elegant, high-quality design for pleasant, indirect light to the ceiling. The frame is made of white lacquere...
Metal
Large Rare Pagoda Glass Chandelier by Kalmar, Austria, 1960s
By Kalmar Lighting
Located in Aachen, NRW
Wonderful rare chandelier with onion shaped glasses. Many hand blown glasses suspended on metal frame Best of design from the 1960s by Kalmar, Austria. High quality of the materials...
Metal
Rare Large "Festival" Chandelier by Gert Nystöm
By Fagerhult, Gert Nystrom
Located in Vienna, AT
Brass frame nickel-plated with 60 glass elements and fitted with 12 E27sockets. Designed by Gert Nyström and produced in Sweden by Fagerhults. Perfect original good condition.
Brass
Rare 1960's Gaetano Sciolari Chrome and Beaded Crystal Chandelier
By Gaetano Sciolari, Lightolier
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Rare Gaetano Sciolari Chrome and Beaded Crystal Chandelier, featuring a striking tiered design with cascading crystal strands and faceted teardrop prisms. The chrome frame is adorned...
Crystal, Steel, Chrome
Rare celing lamp, Falkenbergs Belysning, 1970's, Sweden
By Falkenbergs Belysning
Located in Stockholm, SE
A brass lacquered metall lamp. Made in Sweden by Falkenbergs Belysning in the 1970's. Condition consistent with age. New wiring and a new brass lacquered cup.
Metal
$3,494Sale Price|20% Off
C1920s Rare Venetian Hanging Lantern Attributed to Barovier Toso
By Barovier&Toso
Located in London, GB
A Very Rare Lantern Pendant Attributed to Barovier Toso Absolutely Stunning Centered with Three Lights with Handblown Cups Dated C1920s
Blown Glass
Rare Original 1940s Ball Lamp, Opaline Glass, Bauhaus
Located in Berlin, BE
Classic Light from the 1920s 1930s German ball lamp made of opaline glass. This class light matches to many styles, modern or other midcentury interiors. All metal parts are new a...
Metal
Very Rare Large Stilnovo style Chandelier, Germany, 1960s
By Stilnovo
Located in Praha, CZ
- extremely rare - very nice style of lighting - sunbrust - representative - 12 - flames - one of the lampshades little bit different
Metal, Brass
French Rare Museum Quality Carved Gold Gilt Eagle Chandelier
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Stunning French carved gilt wood chandelier centered by a finely sculpted eagle with outstretched wings, perched above a foliate branch supporting three lights. Richly detailed with ...
Metal
Rare Ceiling light by Th. Valentiner, denmark 60s
By Th. Valentiner
Located in Kiel, SH
Rare brass ceiling lamp by Ph. Valentiner, denmark 60s diameter: 70 cm high: 45 cm
Metal, Brass
Rare Bauhaus Chandelier by Franta Anyz, 1930s
By Franta (Frantisek) Anýž
Located in Praha, CZ
Small aluminum chandelier with two separate circuits. Rewired: 2+1x40W, E25-E27 bulbs US wiring compatible.
Aluminum
Rare Bauhaus Adjustable Ceiling Light by Otto Mueller, 1930s
By C.F. Otto Muller
Located in Praha, CZ
A rare and highly collectible adjustable ceiling light designed by Otto Mueller and produced by Sistrach Licht GmbH in Germany during the 1930s. This exceptional piece reflects stron...
Metal, Brass, Chrome
An Exceptionally Rare & Elegant French Empire Crown & Basket Crystal Chandelier
By Baccarat
Located in Hastings, GB
This magnificent antique gilt bronze and crystal chandelier exemplifies the height of Belle Époque opulence, showcasing a striking Crown and Basket design that seamlessly blends rega...
Crystal, Bronze
$5,384Sale Price|29% Off
Very Rare and Important Hans Bergström Lamp
By Hans Bergström
Located in Munich, DE
Made by Ateljé Lyktan in limited quantities.
Metal
Very Rare Midcentury Chandelier, Murano Glass, Italy, 1960s
By Mazzega
Located in Praha, CZ
- very nice style of lighting - rare type
Metal
Very Rare Bauhaus Chandelier by Franta Anýž
By Franta (Frantisek) Anýž, Napako
Located in Vienna, AT
Beautiful Bauhaus design for indirect lighting made in the 1930s by Franta Anýž for Napako. Steel construction nickel-plated and painted fitted with four E27 sockets.
Brass, Nickel
Rare Vintage Smoked Triedri Crystal Spiral Chandelier
By Camer Glass
Located in North Miami, FL
Wonderful all vintage in great working order soft smoked color crystal triedre glass pieces on golden brass hardware/fixture - very hard to find. Scale is wonderful and hanging chain...
Metal
Rare Mid-Century Brass Ceiling Lamp by Stilnovo, Italy, 1960s
By Stilnovo
Located in Hagenbach, DE
This refined three-light pendant features a vertical brass structure with staggered circular shades arranged at different heights. Each light element combines a warm brass-toned oute...
Metal, Brass
Very rare and beautiful large french brass chandelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
What a beautiful and rare chandelier, BEWARE, it is very heavy , between 300 to 400 pounds, you will need to secure your electric box for at least 600 pounds, it is very impressive ...
Brass
Rare Blu Acuqamarin Vintage Venetian Lantern, Murano Glass, 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
A beautiful lights for hallways, entryways and living rooms, this hand-blown glass lantern is attributed to Seguso. The glass is a soft blue clour. As always, these beautiful lantern...
Murano Glass
Rare Antique Brass & Glass Chandelier by Casella Lighting
By Casella Lighting
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Rare nine arm chandelier by Casella Lighting. Constructed of glass rods and solid brass with antique brass finish. In original vintage condition shows minor wear consistent with ag...
Brass
Opaline Suspended Four Glass Pendant
Located in New York, NY
Rare 1960's Italian pendant with four opaline glass cups, suspended by wood clamps.
Glass, Wood
French Rare Cut Crystal with Center Spear Chandelier
Located in Firenze, Toscana
Housing 5 lights, sitting in crystal bobeches dripping with rare cut crystal prisms. Swags and swags of crystal and a crystal spear in center. Nice big ball as finial. Adding another...
Crystal, Metal
Midcentury Rare Chandelier Sputnik Hustadt Leuchten, Germany, 1970s
Located in Praha, CZ
- very nice style of lighting - very rare type - marked by label - perfect original condition.
Chrome
Mid Century Rare Sputnik / Atomic Chandelier, Italy, 1970s
By Emil Stejnar
Located in Praha, CZ
- Very nice style of lighting - Rare type.
Chrome
Extremely Rare Stilnovo Articulating Globe 18-Light Chandelier
By Stilnovo
Located in North Miami, FL
Made up of 18 articulating orbs in white and chrome, they hand from 18 black thread cables and original canopy. This is a RARE Stilnovo chandelier! Many of the orbs retain original S...
Metal, Chrome
$7,677Sale Price|20% Off
Huge Rare Mid Century Chandelier Sputnik, Atomic, 1960s
By Stilnovo
Located in Praha, CZ
- Very representative - Extremely rare type - Adjustable of height - Possible to use different light bulbs.
Brass
Rare Mid Century Chandelier / Pandant, Kamenicky Senov, 1970s
By Kamenicky Senov
Located in Praha, CZ
- very nice style of lighting - rare.
Brass
Very rare and signed pomegranate chandelier by Maison Charles
By Maison Charles
Located in Munich, DE
Rare, signed and out of production chandelier by Maison Charles.
Bronze
Rare Tiered Venini Leaded Glass & Chrome 'Trilobi' Chandelier, Italy, 1960s
By Venini
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This chandelier was made by Venini in the 1960s, with each crystal hand-made in Murano. This example is special because of its crystals. I have never seen specimens this large before...
Steel, Chrome
$7,500 / item
Pendants by Vinicio Vianello for Vistosi
By Vistosi, Vinicio Vianello
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pendants by Vinicio Vianello for Vistosi, Italy, 1950s Rare and sculptural pendant lights by Vinicio Vianello for Vistosi, among the most compelling objects to emerge from postwar M...
Metal, Brass
Rare and Sculptural Murano Glass Chandelier, 1970's Italian Murano
Located in Milano, IT
Elegant & sculptural Murano glass chandelier 1970s. This highly eye-catching "icicle" fixture features a robust metal frame suspending 36 clear glass tubes across three cascading ...
Murano Glass
Rare "Trilobo" Glass Chandelier by Venini, Italy, 1960s
By Venini
Located in Wiesbaden, Hessen
Rare "Trilobo" five - tiered Murano glass chandelier attributed to Venini. This heavy height- quality fixture is made of 90 triedri cognac coloured and clear round thick Murano glas...
Metal
Extremely Rare Grand J. & L. Lobmeyr "Metropolitan" Met Starburst Chandelier
By J. & L. Lobmeyr Company
Located in Vienna, AT
Presenting a monumental masterpiece of 20th-century lighting design: an oversized "Metropolitan" Starburst Chandelier, designed by Hans Harald Rath in 1963 and executed by the legend...
Crystal, Metal
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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