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 Model 622 Ceiling Light for Stilnovo
By Stilnovo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare model 622 Ceiling Light for Stilnovo. Designed and manufactured in Italy in 1995. Minimal tear
Metal
$12,000Sale Price|20% Off
H 33.25 in W 28.25 in D 7.5 in
Rare Chandelier by Jacques Biny for Luminalite
By Jacques Biny
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare chandelier by Jacques Biny for Luminalite. Designed and manufactured in France, circa the
Steel, Brass
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
Metal, Brass, Chrome
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
Metal
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
Brass
Rare Hans-Agne Jakobsson Ceiling Lamp, 1960s
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare model. Champagne colored fringes, produced by Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Markaryd, Sweden, 1960s
Fabric
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
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
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
Brass
Rare French Art Nouveau Chandelier, circa 1900s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare French Art Nouveau Chandelier, circa 1900s.
Bronze
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
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
Italian Modernist Pendant, 1950s
By Arredoluce, Stilnovo
Located in Vienna, AT
Rare modernist Italian pendant or ceiling light from the 1950s. Composed of a large ribbed satin
Brass
Rare Eight Light and 8 obelisks Chandelier In Georgian
Located in London, GB
The receiver plate supporting eight candle arms with slip over drop hung drip pans these alternate with upper kick arms these with drop hung canopies and triangular spires, the balus...
Crystal, Rock Crystal
Rare Ceiling Light by Angelo Lelii for Arredoluce
By Angelo Lelii, Arredoluce
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare ceiling light by Angelo Lelii for Arredoluce. Designed and manufactured in Italy, in 1958. An
Aluminum, Brass, Steel
Rare and Beautiful Kalmar Chandelier, circa 1950s
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Wien, AT
Rare and beautiful Kalmar chandelier, circa 1950s Very good original condition.
Brass
Large Vistosi Pendant, 1960s
By Vistosi, Alessandro Pianon, Gino Vistosi
Located in Vienna, AT
Rare disc-shaped Vistosi pendant with a large, pale Lilac-colored and cased, glass body. Suspended
Brass
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. Faceted
Brass, Nickel
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
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
Raymond Subes Rare, Superb Neoclassic 1940s Chandelier
By Raymond Subes
Located in New York, NY
RAYMOND SUBES rare,superb neo classic 1940s chandelier
Large Adjustable Pendant Lamp
By Kalmar Lighting, Adolf Loos, Florian Schulz, Wiener Werkstätte, Josef Hoffmann
Located in München, DE
Very rare height -adjustable pendant lamp from the 1960s. Very elegant design and high -quality
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. Socket: 3 x e 14
Brass, Chrome
Rare Portuguese Pair of Bag Chandelier 18th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Amazing and rare pair of bag chandelier. Lighting Category. Portuguese from the end of the 18th
Crystal
Charles Schneider Rare Pretty Art Deco Chandelier, 1920
By Charles Schneider
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
-Seine studio near Paris, is a rare and exquisite example of early 20th-century French glass artistry
Bronze
Huge Midcentury Rare Brass Opaline Glass Chandelier by Rupert Nikoll
By Rupert Nikoll
Located in Vienna, AT
Very rare chandelier with a brass construction with twelve arms and opaline glass shades each
Brass
Rare 'Nuvola' Suspension Light by Tobia Scarpa for Flos
By Flos, Tobia Scarpa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
"Nuvola" Cocoon suspension light by Tobia Scarpa for Flos. Designed and Manufactured in Italy, circa the 1960s. Spun polyester fiber paired with bone colored enameled accents. Bottom...
Steel
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
$3,530Sale Price|20% Off
H 30.71 in W 13.78 in D 13.78 in
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
Blown Glass
Rare Mid-Century Modern Chandelier by Luigi Brusotti, Italy, 1940
By Luigi Brusotti
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Rare Chandelier by Luigi Brusotti, circa 1940 A rare vintage Italian Mid-Century Modern chandelier
Crystal, Metal, Brass
Rare Large "Festival" Chandelier by Gert Nystöm
By Gert Nystrom, Fagerhult
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
Stilux Bulb Shaped Pendant Lamp
By Stilux
Located in DOORWERTH, NL
Rare bulb shaped pendant lamp. In very good vintage condtion.
Metal
Midcentury UFO Pendant, 1950s
Located in Praha, CZ
Rare all glass UFO pendant. Very good condition, glass without damage. Rewired: 1x100W, E25-E27
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
Metal, Brass
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
Degue Rare Large French Art Deco Chandelier, 1920
By David Gueron Degue
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
Rare French Art Deco Chandelier by DEGUE, Compiegne, France, 1920s – White Frosted Glass with
Wrought Iron
$4,500
H 18 in Dm 29 in
Extremely Rare HUGE Asymmetric Moravian Star White Chandelier Midcentury Italy
Located in Firenze, Toscana
appropriate sockets for all other countries and ready to hang. Extremely rare shape and color midcentury
Metal
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 Yellow Acrylic Ceiling Lamp by Anders Pehrson, 1960s
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
This rare ceiling lamp, designed by Anders Pehrson and produced by Ateljé Lyktan in Åhus, Sweden
Brass
Very Rare Midcentury Chandelier, Murano Glass, Italy, 1960s
By Mazzega
Located in Praha, CZ
- very nice style of lighting - rare type
Metal
Helena Tynell Rare Bubble Chandelier Glashütte Limburg Germany 1960
By Helena Tynell
Located in Paris, IDF
Helena Tynell rare "Bubble" chandelier by Glashütte Limburg Germany 1960. Frame of brass. Three
Brass
Beautiful and rare 1920's wrought iron light
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A beautiful and rare 1920's iron light, the patina is so much nicer in person, it is so beautiful i
Brass, Wrought Iron
Very Rare and Important Hans Bergström Lamp
By Hans Bergström
Located in Munich, DE
Made by Ateljé Lyktan in limited quantities.
Metal
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
Brass
Rare Chandelier by Pietro Chiesa for Fontana Arte
By Pietro Chiesa, Fontana Arte
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare Chandelier by Pietro Chiesa for Fontana Arte, Italy, 1940s. A gorgeous drop chandelier
Brass
Very Rare Bauhaus Chandelier by Franta Anýž
By Napako, Franta (Frantisek) Anýž
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
Oscar Torlasco Pendant, 1950s
By Oscar Torlasco
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare and beautiful brass pendant by Oscar Torlasco, Italy, 1950s.
Brass
Very Rare Art Nouveau/Art Deco Chandelier, Austria, 1920s
By Wiener Werkstätte
Located in Praha, CZ
A beautiful chandelier from Wiener Werkstätte, Austria, circa 1920s. This rare light fixture
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 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 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
Brass
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
Crystal, Metal
Huge Maison 1940s Baguès Beaded Crystal Chains Chandelier RARE
By Maison Baguès
Located in Firenze, Toscana
appropriate socket for all other countries. A rare example of Maison Baguès. So many crystal beads and prisms
Crystal
Pendants by Vinicio Vianello for Vistosi
By Vinicio Vianello, Vistosi
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pendants by Vinicio Vianello for Vistosi, Italy, 1950s Rare and sculptural pendant lights by
Metal, Brass
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
Rare and Sexy 1950's French chandelier ( with matching sconces )
Located in Los Angeles, CA
What a beautiful and sexy French mid century chandelier we have the matching sconces, very rare to
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.
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