Rare Set of 2 Art decò Barovier Chandelier Rostrato and Bullicante Murano, 1940s
By Ercole Barovier
Located in Roma, IT
Very rare set of 2 Barovier and Toso chandeliers attributed to Ercole Barovier in rosted glass. The chandeliers are very similar but not identical, they differ in the top, one in gl...
Murano Glass
Rare Mid-Century Modern sunburst ceiling lamp in metal and milk glass 1960 Italy
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Rare Mid-Century Modern sunburst lamp in metal and milk glass, 1960 Italy Rare and elegant midcentury ceiling lamp, 1960s. Executed in metal. The lamp is executed with 5 x E14 Edis...
Metal
Rare Large Vintage brass and plexiglass chandelier by Lampter Milano, Italy 1950
By Lampter
Located in Catania, CT
Five arms chandelier in wood, brass, lacquered aluminum and plexiglass produced by Lampter Milano during the 50s. In good vintage condition with original patina on the brass, trace o...
Aluminum, Brass
Amazing Large Pendant Lamp by Adolf Loos for Kalmar
By Wiener Werkstätte, Josef Hoffmann, Adolf Loos, Kalmar Lighting, Florian Schulz
Located in München, DE
A very rare and large pendant lamp by Adolf Loos from the 1950s.
Brass
Mid-Century Modern German Cocoon Pendant Lamp Friedel Wauer Goldkant, 1960s
By Friedel Wauer, Goldkant Leuchten
Located in Hamburg, DE
Rare mid-century Cocoon pendant lamp by Goldkant Leuchten, designed by Friedel Wauer in the 1960s.
Metal
Art Deco Ruffled Murano Hand Blown Glass Pendant Pink Marbled, 1970
Located in Rijssen, NL
Beautiful Ruffled Hand Blown Murano Glass Pendant, 1970. This rare piece is a real eye catcher and suitable for many different interiors.
Murano Glass
Rare Swiss Design Jingzi Ceiling Lamps, Herzog & De Meuron, for Belux, 2000s
By Herzog & de Meuron
Located in Renens, CH
The Jingzi lamp (produced by Belux Switzerland) draws its inspiration from the organic shape of a suspended droplet and emerged from the design process for the lighting and hanging p...
Plastic, Silicone
Rare early serie of Midcentury Arteluce chandelier, model 2097/50. Italy 1958.
By Gino Sarfatti, Arteluce
Located in Catania, CT
Mid-Century Modern early serie of Arteluce chandelier model 2097 with 50 lights. Designed by Gino Sarfatti in 1958 and produced in Italy. Labeled with the Arteluce early sticker from...
Chrome
A Pair of Very Rare Gold Glazed Ceramic Wall Lamps, 1960s Italy
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Fully functional. height adjustable from 45cm to 100cm. Each E27 socket. Works with 220V and 110V. Wiring is suitable for all countries.
Metal
Rare Ceiling Lamp with 8 Bubbled Glass Shades, Kaiser Leuchten Germany, 1960s
By Kaiser Leuchten
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
This eight-armed ceiling light was produced in Germany in the 1960s. The lamp has its original wiring and requires eight E14 Edison screw fit bulbs.
Metal
A rare important waterfall 5 arm French chandelier w/frosted glass cups Petitot
By Henry Petitot
Located in New York City, NY
A rare and elegant original French Art Deco nickeled bronze and art glass five arm chandelier attributed to Henri Petitot, featuring finely chased acanthus leaf arms ending with scro...
Bronze, Nickel
Bauhaus UFO Pendant Lamp by Josef Hůrka for Napako, Czechoslovakia, 1930s
By Napako
Located in Praha, CZ
Rare Bauhaus / Functionalist UFO pendant lamp designed by Josef Hůrka for Napako in the 1930s, produced in former Czechoslovakia.
Metal, Chrome
Mid-Century German Cocoon Pendant Lamp from Goldkant Lighting
Located in Hamburg, DE
Rare Mid Century Cocoon pendant light from Goldkant lights.
Metal
Matchless Wonder Star #910 Rare Purple & Amber Crystal C-9 Holiday Bulb 1936
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Matchless Wonder Star #910 Double Row Purple & Amber Crystal C-9 Holiday Bulb, 1936. Extremely rare early crystal 900 series production in the rarely seen purple points with ambe...
Crystal
German Lustermannchen Carved-Wood Pendant Light with Figural Railway Official
Located in Barntrup, DE
A rare German figural pendant light featuring a carved wooden railway official suspended beneath antlers, executed in the traditional Lustermannchen (Lüsterweibchen) style.
Metal
1 of 2 Petite Rare Pagoda Glass Flush mount by Kalmar, Austria, 1960s
By Kalmar Lighting
Located in Aachen, NRW
1 of 2 wonderful rare petite flush mounts with onion-shaped glasses. 12 hand-blown glasses suspended on a gold-painted metal frame. Best of design from the 1960s by Kalmar, Austria. ...
Metal
An Extremely Rare Pair of English Regency Period Chandeliers of Unusual Design
By William Parker
Located in Steyning, West sussex
An extremely rare pair of English Regency period eight-light cut glass and ormolu-mounted chandelierS of the finest quality the shaft centred by a tapered slice and diamond cut stem ...
Ormolu
Space Age Cabras Pendant Lamp by Luigi Massoni, 1960s
By Luigi Massoni
Located in Hamburg, DE
Rare train pendant lamp of Harvey Guzzini. The large plastic screen is executed in orange.
Metal
Vintage Postmodern German Brass Model Solan Counterweight Pendant, 1980s
By Florian Schulz
Located in Hamburg, DE
Vintage Postmodern German Hollywood Regency Brass Model Solan Counterweight Pendant by Florian Schulz, 1980s Rare Counterweight pendant lamp of the German luminous designer Florian ...
Metal
Huge Arts & Crafts Forged Wrought Iron 20-Light Chandelier with Rare Lion Canopy
Located in Lisse, NL
Amazing and skillfully handcrafted " work of lighting ART ". This artistically designed and outstandingly executed wrought iron Arts & Crafts chandelier is another one of our re...
Wrought Iron, Wire
Mid Century Modern Danish Stained Glass Triple Pendant Chandelier C1955
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Very special and rare stained glass triple pendant lamp from Denmark.
Metal, Lead
Carlo Nason For Leucos Blue Iridescent Glass Pendant Lamps, Italy, 1969
By Leucos, Carlo Nason, Giusto Toso
Located in Vienna, AT
Rare double-pendant by Carlo Nason for Leucos, circa 1960 Rare pair of lights by Carlo Nason in opaline glass with hidden bulbs.
Brass, Nickel
Spage Age Orange Pendant designed by Guzzini 1970, Italy
By Guzzini
Located in Antwerp, BE
Very rare vintage pendant lamp designed in the space age seventies.
Chrome
Rare circa 1960 Uno and Osten Kristiansson for Luxus Triple Light Chandelier
By Luxus of Sweden, Uno & Östen Kristiansson
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this very rare circa 1960 Uno and Osten Kristiansson for Luxus triple ceiling light chandelier A very good looking well made and decorative Mid...
Brass
Vintage Italian Cina Pendant Lamp by Rodolfo Dordoni, 1990s
By Rodolfo Dordoni
Located in Hamburg, DE
Rare glass pendant light by the Italian manufacturer Arteluce, designed by Rodolfo Dordoni from the early 80s.
Metal
Elgant Pink Art Decò Barovier e Toso Pendant Light Murano Glass, 1940s
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Roma, IT
Charming Murano chandelier by artist Ercole Barovier in rare pink colour. The pendant consists of 6 glass elements and a brass structure.
Murano Glass
Architectural Brass Church Pendant Light, Mid-Century Modern 1960s, 4 Available
Located in Hannover, DE
Details * Origin: Church commission / ecclesiastical provenance Designer’s Note These pendants possess the rare quality of being both visually restrained and emotionally atmospher...
Brass
Rare Large 1970's Murano Cascade for Carlo Nelson Design by Mazzega
By Mazzega
Located in Los Angeles, CA
What a magnificent pair of large hands blown Murano glass lights, design by the iconic MAZZEGA ,the price is for one, I wish I had the house for this light, I would have kept one for...
Metal
Florian Schulz Adjustable Dome Counterweight Pendant DUOS with Rotary Wheels
By Florian Schulz
Located in Morazzone, Varese
Florian Schulz Adjustable Dome Counterweight Pendant DUOS with Rotary Wheels Beautiful, rare early version pendant light in shiny brass with heavy side counterweight to adjust the h...
Brass
Rare Large Hans Kögl 1970 ''Cheaf of wheat'' Holywood Regency chandelier 8 arms
By Hans Kögl
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
Elevate your space with the timeless elegance of this Hollywood Regency Chandelier, designed by the acclaimed German designer Hans Kögl in 1970. A perfect fusion of opulence and natu...
Brass, Metal, Gold Plate
Midcentury XL Italian pencil reed rattan bamboo and brass hanging pendant lamp
By Vivai del Sud
Located in Zaandam, NL
Very rare and very large Italian pendant, 1970s. This pencil reed shade measures a whopping 75 cm in diameter ( 29,5 inch ) and can currently be hung up to 125 cm.
Brass
Exceptional 1970s Cocoon Globe Pendant Lamp Organic Sisal Structure Mid Century
Located in Hannover, DE
A truly exceptional and rare Mid-Century Modern cocoon pendant lamp from the 1970s, most likely manufactured in Germany.
Natural Fiber, Resin
Mid Century Modern Leucos Murano Glass Pendant Light Deep Purple Italy 1970s
By Leucos
Located in Palermo, PA
These do not disturb the overall impression of this rare and beautiful Murano pendant. One pendant is offered in this listing.
Chrome
Reclaimed Polished Aluminium Industrial Flameproof Pendants By Heyes & Company L
By General Electric Company (GEC) 1
Located in Nottingham, GB
RARE FLAMEPROOF INDUSTRIAL PENDANT LIGHT POLISHED FINISH WITH POLISHED BRASS DETAILING Heyes & Company, Wigan – Circa 1950 A highly engineered mid-century British flameproof penda...
Aluminum, Brass
Modernist Scandinavian pendant lamp by Malmö Metallvarufabrik, Sweden, 1950s
Located in Forserum, SE
A rare Swedish pendant fixture, model 54449, produced by the renowned lighting manufacturer Malmö Metallvarufabrik in the 1950s.
Brass, Steel
Antique Vintage Bauhaus Peter Behrens Style Glass Brass Ceiling Pendant Light
Located in Sale, GB
- An original and rare Bauhaus ceiling pendant with original chain and ceiling rose, Germany circa 1920. - The pendant consists of a fluted frosted glass body and separate dish, held...
Glass
Italian Murano Glass Basket Pendant Attributed to Barovier & Toso, 1930s
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Chicago, IL
A rare Art Deco Murano glass pendant attributed to the esteemed Barovier & Toso atelier in the 1930s.
Brass
Paavo Tynell Model 1994 Brass Pendant Light for Taito, Finland, 1950s
By Taito Oy, Paavo Tynell
Located in New York, NY
A rare Model 1994 pendant light designed by Paavo Tynell and produced by Taito Oy, Finland, in the 1950s.
Brass
Danish Designer - Nautical Brass Pendant Lamp w.Green Shade, 1960s
By Lyfa
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A very rare nautical/martime pendant ceiling lamp composed of a high-quality brass base, adjustable opaline inner-shade with brass accents and a gorgeous teal green aluminum outer sh...
Aluminum, Brass
Vintage German Postmodern Hollywood Regency Brass Counterweight Pendant, 1970
By Florian Schulz
Located in Hamburg, DE
Very rare train pendant lamp of the German luminous designer Florian Schulz.
Metal
Rare Ceiling Lamp 189 Designed by Hans Bergström for Ateljé Lyktan, Sweden 50s
By Hans Bergström, Ateljé Lyktan
Located in Hägersten, SE
Rare ceiling lamp model 189 designed by Hans Bergström. Produced in Sweden by Ateljé Lyktan ca 1955. Made from acrylic, teak, brass and aluminum. Good vintage condition. One restorat...
Brass
Caramel Round Glass Pendant Lamp by Staff, 1980s Germany
By Staff Leuchten
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Caramel round glass pendant lamp by Staff, 1980s Germany Very beautiful, heavy and rare design pendant lamp.
Metal
Large Mid Century Modern Four Globe Milk Glass Pendant Chandelier
By Lightolier
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Rare and hard to find pendant chandelier with 4 shades sizes are; 16in. 9in. and 2 11in.
Metal
Rare Italian Murano Bubble Art Glass Hand Forged Wrought Iron Hanging Chandelier
Located in Coimbra, PT
Black Italian fire forged iron chandelier with five hanging light glass globes. Unusual frosted and clear glass globes. Measures: Diameter 29.5 in / 75 cm Height 39.5 in (23.7 in + 1...
Wrought Iron
Pair Scandinavian Art Deco Theater Pendants Brass Hand-blown Opaline, 1920-1930
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
A pair of wonderful and rare ball pendants from the transition period from Art Nouveau to Art Deco, Scandinavia, 1920-1930.
Brass, Chrome
Ceramic Pendant Ceiling Lights, Carl-Harry Stålhane, Rörstrand, Sweden, 1950s
By Rörstrand, Carl-Harry Stålhane
Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län
Set of three rare bone china pendant lights by Carl-Harry Stålhane.
Ceramic
Italian Space Age Elpis Pendant Lamp from Harveiluce / Guzzini, 1960s
By Guzzini
Located in Hamburg, DE
Rare version of Elpis pendant lamp by Guzzini. The shield made of translucent acrylic forms a flat cone with a soft rounded tip.
Metal
Rare I. P. Frink Six-Light Chandelier – Original Paint, Milk Glass and Mirrors
By Frink Reflector Co.
Located in Peekskill, NY
I’ve been doing this a while and in all the years I rarely get my hands on a one like this. It's a nice original example and is museum or advanced collector quality. The double ring ...
Milk Glass
Rare "Starry Sky" Flush Mount Model. A E 39 in White, Itsu 1950s
By Itsu
Located in Helsinki, FI
Ceiling lamp model A E 39 manufactured by Itsu in Finland in the mid 20th century. Displaying their own version of the iconic "starry sky" design, meant to portray a night sky full o...
Metal, Brass
Rare Globe Light Fixture by Venini in White Opaque Textured Murano Glass
By Venini
Located in North Miami, FL
Moon-like vintage opaque Murano glass globe with exceptional textured swirls by Venini. Hand blown.
Brass
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French Nickel-Plated Brass Art Deco Pendant Light, 1930s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Magnificent and rare Art Deco pendant light. Striking French design from the 1930s.
Nickel
Rare "Starry Sky" Flush Mount Model AE 37 in Turquoise & White, Itsu 1950s
By Itsu
Located in Helsinki, FI
Ceiling lamp model AE 37 manufactured by Itsu in Finland in the mid 20th century. Displaying their own version of the iconic "starry sky" design, meant to portray a night sky full of...
Metal
Rare "Starry Sky" Flush Mount Model AE 37 in Turquoise & White, Itsu 1950s
By Itsu
Located in Helsinki, FI
Ceiling lamp model AE 37 manufactured by Itsu in Finland in the mid 20th century. Displaying their own version of the iconic "starry sky" design, meant to portray a night sky full of...
Metal
Italian Pendant Lamp in White Plastic and Chrome, 1970s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Rare and large pendant lamp in the style of Harvey Guzzini, Italy, 1960s-1970s.
Plastic, Acrylic
Large & Stunningly Layered Art Deco Alabaster Pendant Light, Amazing Colors
Located in Lisse, NL
An exceptional and monumental Art Deco alabaster pendant light of rare beauty. This magnificent and generously sized Art Deco pendant is without question one of our finest discoveri...
Alabaster, Metal, Brass
Rare Midcentury French 8 Chandelier Resin Lamp Shades Flower & Leafs by Accolay
Located in Lisse, NL
Handmade design shade with decor of dried flowers and leafs. These eight cone shaped lamp shades have all been made by hand and the base material is probably lucite. The outside of ...
Lucite
Large and Rare Arts & Crafts Iron Chandelier with Eagle Sculptures & Glass Shade
By Goberg
Located in Lisse, NL
Unique Arts & Crafts light fixture with stylized American eagle head sculptures. This gorgeous American Style Art Deco, seven-light chandelier is another one of our recent great fin...
Bronze, Wrought Iron
Mid-century red plastic pendant lamp Albatros Meblo Yugoslavia 1970s
By Meblo
Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI
Mid-century rare red pendant lamp Albatros by Meblo made in Yugoslavia in the 1970s Made of plastic.
Plastic
Stunning and Rare Antique French Art Deco Nine Light Bronze and Glass Chandelier
Located in Lisse, NL
Another bargain for the collectors of top quality Art Deco pendants. This early 1900s, practical size, bronze and engraved glass 9-light chandelier with an etched flower theme, is...
Bronze
Antique Vintage German Bauhaus Opaline Milk Glass Brass Ceiling Pendant Light
Located in Sale, GB
- An original and rare Bauhaus opaline brass ceiling pendant, Germany circa 1930. - The pendant consists of an opaline shaped body and lower dish, held together by a decorative brass...
Opaline Glass
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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