$3,798
H 15.75 in W 24.81 in D 13 in
Spicchio Pendant Lamp by Ermanno Lampa & Sergio Brazzoli for Guzzini, Italy70s
By Ermanno Lampa, Guzzini, Sandro Brazzoli
Located in Lucija, SI
Rare model Spicchio pendant lamp was designed by Ermanno Lampa & Sergio Brazzoli in 1972 and
Metal, Chrome
$3,750
H 5.52 in W 15.75 in D 15.75 in
Rare "Starry Sky" Ceiling Lamp Model. AE 37 in Turqoise & 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
$2,813Sale Price|25% Off
H 5.52 in W 15.75 in D 15.75 in
Rare "Starry Sky" Ceiling Lamp Model. AE 37 in Turqoise & 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
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
Murano Glass
$690Sale Price|40% Off
H 16 in W 13 in D 13 in
1930s Art Deco Ceiling Pendant With School House Glass Globe
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Rare Art Deco chrome ceiling pendant with a milk glass school house style glass globe. Can be on a
Chrome
$3,264
H 39.38 in Dm 29.53 in
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
Italian Art Deco Murano Glass Pendant Attributed to Barovier & Toso, 1940s
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Chicago, IL
A rare Art Deco Murano glass pendant attributed to the esteemed Barovier & Toso atelier in the
Brass
$7,834
H 32.29 in Dm 17.72 in
Lisa Johansson-Papé Flower Fountain Pendant in Brass & Colored Glass, Orno 1940s
By Lisa Johansson-Pape, Orno Oy
Located in Helsinki, FI
A stunning and early Lisa Johansson-Pape rare ceiling pendant with a salmon beige opaline glass
Metal, Brass
Italian Chrome Plated and Glass 9-Light Pendant Lamp by Stilnovo, 1960s
By Stilnovo
Located in Varese, Lombardia
A rare and elegant pendant lamp produced by Stilnovo in the 1950s. It consists in 3 hanging shades
Metal, Chrome
Mid-Century German Cocoon Pendant Lamp from Goldkant Leuchten, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Rare Mid Century Cocoon pendant light from Goldkant shine. An impressive light object with a
Metal
$2,896
H 20.48 in Dm 14.57 in
French Art Nouveau Lavender Glass Pendant by Muller Frères Lunéville, ca. 1920
By Muller Fres Luneville
Located in Barntrup, DE
Rare lavender glass bowl three-light pendant with sculptural bronze chains and floral mounts. This
Bronze
Mid-Century Modern 'Rhythmik' Pendant by Milanda Havlova for VEST Austria
By Havlova Milanda, VEST Leuchten
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Striking and rare 'Rhythmik' pendant light designed by Milanda Havlova for VEST, Austria. This
Acrylic
$8,101
H 16.54 in Dm 17.32 in
Mid-Century German Cocoon Pendant Lamp from Goldkant Leuchten, Wuppertal
By Goldkant Leuchten
Located in Hamburg, DE
Very rare Mid Century Cocoon pendant light from Goldkant lights. An imposing light object that
Metal
$8,451Sale Price|20% Off
H 39.38 in W 29.53 in D 29.53 in
Rare Art Deco Silver Plate and Glass, Ceiling Light, Jean Damon, France 1930s
By Maison Damon
Located in Bochum, NRW
Squared Art Deco ceiling light, realized in Silver/Nickel-plated brass and sandblasted glass. Marked "made in France". Illuminated by 4 x 60W bulbs, E27 base for European use, and ...
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
Italian Brown Metal, Copper & Glass Pendant Lamp from Stilnovo, 1960s
By Stilnovo
Located in Varese, Lombardia
A rare and elegant pendant lamp produced by Stilnovo in the 1960s.The main body of the lamp
Metal, Copper, Chrome
$3,323
H 29.93 in Dm 35.44 in
Rare Belgium Art Deco Ceramic and Wrought Iron Chandelier by A Dubois, Belgium
By A. Dubois
Located in Antwerp, BE
Rare ceramic and wrought iron chandelier by Antoine Dubois,Belgium. Diameter 90 cm - height
Wrought Iron
Mid-Century German Minimalist Pendant by Bengt Johan Gullberg, 1960s
By Bengt Johan Gullberg
Located in Hamburg, DE
Rare mid century pendant lamp of the German manufacturer Light in the room according to a design by
Metal
$3,274 / set
H 13.75 in W 7.5 in D 7.5 in
Pair of White Tip Top Pendant Lights by Jørgen Gammelgaard, 1970s
By Design Forum, Jørgen Gammelgaard
Located in Los Angeles, CA
emphasis on functionality. These pendants are rare to find in matching sets and present an excellent
Metal, Aluminum
$5,816
H 62 in Dm 33 in
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
Bronze
Mid-Century German Minimalist Twin Pendant by Bünte & Remmler, 1960s
By Bünte und Remmler
Located in Hamburg, DE
Rare twin pendant lamp by Bünte & Remmler (Bur). A minimalist design. The luminaires consist of
Metal
$1,329 / set
H 5.75 in Dm 6 in
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
‘Sfera’ Pendant Light by Tobia Scarpa for Flos, Italy 1964
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Chicago, IL
A rare ‘Sfera’ pendant light designed by Tobia Scarpa for Flos in 1964. This pendant features a
Chrome
$41,545
H 12.6 in Dm 15.75 in
Hanging copper Poul Henningsen PH4/4 1930's original Louis Poulsen Denmark Rare
By Louis Poulsen, Poul Henningsen
Located in Forest, BE
. Il a également écrit des manuscrits de films. Pendant la Seconde Guerre mondiale et l'Occupation
Brass, Copper, Nickel
$5,697
H 45 in Dm 29 in
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
German Space Age Glass Globe Pendant Lamp from Erco, 1950s
By Erco
Located in Hamburg, DE
Rare space age globe glass pendant light from erco. simple and elegant mid century lamp made of
Metal
$1,483
H 11.03 in Dm 13.78 in
Art Deco Green and Brown Marbled UFO Shaped Glass Pendant Light, Germany 1930s
Located in Barntrup, DE
Rare German Art Deco pendant light with striking UFO-shaped green marbled glass and chromed metal
Metal
$3,608 / set
H 39.38 in Dm 19.1 in
Pair of Italian Designer Cocoon Pendant lights original from the 1960s
By Achille Castiglioni, Goldkant Leuchten
Located in Morazzone, Varese
Pair of Italian Designer Cocoon Pendant lights original from the 1960s Gorgeous and rare pair of
Metal
Art Deco Ruffled Murano Hand Blown Glass Pendant Red Cream, 1970
Located in Rijssen, NL
Beautiful Ruffled Hand Blown Murano Glass Pendant, 1970. This rare piece is a real eye catcher and
Murano Glass
Rare Akari Series Model H by Isamu Noguchi for Ozeki 1951, 1st edition
By Isamu Noguchi, Ozeki & Co. Ltd. 1
Located in Mortsel, BE
Introducing the iconic Akari lamp model 'H' designed by the visionary artist Isamu Noguchi. Crafted as part of his renowned Akari Series, this suspension model boasts a mesmerizing b...
Metal
$3,979
H 31.5 in W 13.39 in D 13.39 in
XL Large Antique Vintage French Caged Holophane Glass Ceiling Pendant Light Lamp
By Holophane
Located in Sale, GB
- An outstanding and extremely rare large caged Holophane pendant with original chain and ceiling
Glass
$4,688
H 15.75 in Dm 8.27 in
Scandinavian Yellow / Orange Pendant by Simon Henningsen LYFA, Denmark, 1960s
By Simon Poul Henningsen, Lyfa
Located in Odense, DK
Very rare 1960s pendant by Simon P. Henningsen for LYFA. The lamp consists of 3 bended metal sheets
Metal
$786 / set
H 7.88 in Dm 17.33 in
Set of 2 Rare Mid-Century Ceiling Lights by Angelo Lelli for Arredoluce 1950s
By Arredoluce
Located in Palermo, IT
Set of 2 rare ceiling lights by Angelo Lelli for Arredoluce 1950s The 3-light lamp holder heads can
Metal
Pair of 1950's Mid-Century Modern Arlus Pendant Lights
By Arlus
Located in London, GB
-Century Modern style pendants by Arlus, circa 1950s France. Crafted with meticulous attention to detail
Brass
$1,890 / item
H 8.67 in Dm 9.06 in
Several Pendant Lights, Patinated Brass Clear Glass, Rupert Nikoll, 1960s
By Glashütte Limburg, Rupert Nikoll, J.T. Kalmar, Stilnovo, Limburg
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
Several rare and exceptional pendant lights by Rupert Nikoll, Vienna, manufactured in midcentury
Brass
$4,154
H 26.38 in Dm 15.75 in
Pair of Rare Heavy Cut Glass and Strass Chandeliers by Palwa, circa 1960s
By Palwa
Located in Wiesbaden, Hessen
A very rare model of three-tiered six-light glass chandeliers by Palwa, circa 1960s. The fixtures
Brass
Mid-Century German Perforated Metal Pendant by Ernest Igl, 1960s
By Ernest Igl
Located in Hamburg, DE
Rare Mid-Century pendant lamp with distinctive perforation from the renowned Hillebrand based on a
Metal
$4,510 / set
H 21.66 in Dm 17.72 in
Set of 2 Rare Blue and Trasparent Barovier e Toso Light with Flowers, 1940s
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Roma, IT
Unique pair of Murano chandeliers, Barovier and Toso glassworks, one blue and one rare transparent
Murano Glass
Original Murano Pendant Lamp by Toni Zuccheri for VeArt, Italy 1960s
By Toni Zuccheri, VeArt
Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI
Rare original murano pendant lamp by Toni Zuccheri for VeArt, Italy 1960s. The lamp has a
Murano Glass
$5,460
H 11.03 in Dm 13.78 in
Poul Henningsen PH 3.5/2.5 Pendant Lamp in Zinc and Yellow Glass, Patented
By Poul Henningsen
Located in Egå, DK
original and rare PH 3.5/2.5 pendant lamp designed by Poul Henningsen, Denmark, dating from the 1930s
Brass, Zinc
Italian Midcentury Designer Pendant Lamp in Metal and Glass, 1960s
By Stilnovo, Bruno Gatta
Located in Morazzone, Varese
Italian Midcentury Designer Pendant Lamp in Metal and Glass, 1960s Rare Italian pendant lamp in
Metal, Chrome
$2,750 / item
H 39.38 in Dm 19.69 in
XL Holophane Pendant Light – Original Paris Streetlamp, France, 1960 Set/24x
Located in Almelo, NL
Rare XL Holophane Pendant Light – Original Paris Streetlamp, France, 1960 This exceptional extra
Metal
Set of 3 Original Edition Birger Dahl Pendants for Sonnico
By Birger Dahl, Sonnico
Located in Glendale, CA
1950s Birger Dahl Pendants for Sonnico. Rare set of three original edition pendants for Sønnico
Brass, Metal
$2,374
H 9.85 in W 10.24 in D 10.24 in
Mid-Century Modern Italian Space Age Cubo Pendant Lamp from Tronconi, 1960s
By Tronconi
Located in Hamburg, DE
Impressive and very rare Space Age pendant lamp by Italian manufacturer Tronconi from the 1960s
Metal
$8,902
H 7.09 in W 6.7 in D 2.76 in
A. Clesinger : Bronze pendants of Roman and Winner bull, end of XIXth c.
By Jean-Baptiste Auguste Clesinger
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Jean-Baptiste CLÉSINGER (1814-1883, France) : Rare pendants of dark brown nuanced patinated bronze
Bronze
$3,145
H 30.5 in Dm 19.5 in
Rare and Handcrafted Jule Leleu Style 5 Light Bronze & Glass Art Deco Chandelier
By Jules Leleu
Located in Lisse, NL
Very stylish and high quality French Art Deco pendant light. This beautifully handcrafted
Bronze
$4,629
H 10.63 in Dm 16.15 in
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 light by Goldkant Leuchten, based on a design by Friedel Wauer from
Metal
$3,204
H 34 in Dm 14.2 in
Stunning Antique Art Deco Alabaster Pendant / Flush Mount with Amazing Colors
Located in Lisse, NL
Rare 'Eternal Fire' Alabaster Pendant Light with Ornate Bronze & Brass Mount, France, Early 20th
Alabaster, Brass, Bronze
$1,205Sale Price|20% Off
H 35.44 in Dm 19.69 in
1970s Mid-Century Modern Space Age Pendant Light in Steel & Chrome
Located in Ljubljana, SI
Space Age Pendant 1970s, Italy Rare vintage find with 5 lights. Beautiful vintage patina.
Steel, Chrome
$412,338
H 86.03 in Dm 51.97 in
Extremely Rare Victorian Chandelier of Exceptional Quality and Size by F&C Osler
By F. & C. Osler
Located in Steyning, West sussex
An extremely rare early Victorian 20-light cut-glass silvered mounted chandelier of exceptional
Silver Plate
Large Midcentury Bauhaus Opaline Glass Pendant, Lantern, Germany, 1940-1949
By Bauhaus
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
A rare Bauhaus opaline glass pendant or lantern, Germany, 1940-1949. Beautiful large opaline glass
Steel, Wrought Iron
Huge Round Brass Sputnik Chandelier or Pendant Lamp by Doria
By Doria Leuchten Germany
Located in Berlin, BE
Rare huge Doria pendant lamp with beautiful brass details inside the bubble glass. To be on the
Brass
$1,690Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 36.62 in Dm 13 in
Pair of 1930s Peter Behrens Luzette Pendants in Opaline Glass and Brass
Located in Praha, CZ
This rare pair of “Luzette” pendant lamps was designed by Peter Behrens for AEG and Siemens in the
Brass
$2,329
H 13.78 in W 8.27 in D 9.45 in
Antique Industrial Opaline Milk Glass Peter Behrens Ceiling Pendant Light Lamp
By Peter Behrens
Located in Sale, GB
- An original and incredibly rare conical ceiling pendant by Peter Behrens for AEG, German circa
Brass
$5,950
H 14.18 in W 21.66 in D 21.66 in
Tito Agnoli Model 4461B 'Decentrata' Pendant for O-Luce Italy 1961
By Tito Agnoli, O-Luce
Located in Tilburg, NL
Tito Agnoli Model 4461B 'Decentrata' Pendant for O-Luce, Italy, 1961. Rare and desirable
Metal
$1,543 / set
H 9.06 in Dm 4.93 in
Pair of Scandinavian Modern Brass Pendant Lights, OMI Denmark, 1960s
By OMI
Located in The Hague, NL
This rare pair of pendant lights was manufactured by OMI in Denmark in the 1960s. The design is
Metal, Brass
$1,460
H 17.72 in Dm 17.72 in
Rare 2 Piece Plexiglass Ball Design XL Ceiling Lamp by Stilux Milano, 60s, Italy
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Rare 2 Piece Grey & White Plexiglass Ball Design XL Ceiling Lamp by Stilux Milano, 60s, Italy This
Plexiglass
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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