Rare Onion Pendants in Perforated Brass by Helge Zimdal
By Helge Zimdal, Falkenberg
Located in Vienna, AT
Rare perforated version and diffuser designed by Helge Zimdal for Falkenberg. Zimdal was actually most known for his architectural work, mostly in Stockholm, Sweden, but tried his h...
Brass
SEVB & RANC Rare Wide French Art Deco Pendant Chandelier 1920
By SEVB Société d'Exploitation des Verreries de Bagneaux
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
Frosted molded glass shade hung at its rare original silverplated brass fixture by Charles Ranc (Paris).
Bronze
Rare Geometric Pendants by Jan Hoogervorst for Anvia Holland
By J. J. M. Hoogervorst
Located in Doornspijk, NL
Set of two chrome and plexiglass hanging lamps designed in the 1950s by Dutch designer Jan Hoogervorst for Anvia Lighting Holland. These lamps are usually made of strips of aluminum...
Aluminum
Rare Arts & Crafts Patinated Bronze & Uranium (Vaseline) Glass Pendant / Lantern
Located in Lisse, NL
Rare and all handcrafted light fixture of perfect design and proportions.
Brass, Bronze
$445Sale Price|20% Off
Mid-Century Rare Large Pendant Le Klint Style, Denmark, 1970s
By Le Klint, Kaare Klint
Located in Praha, CZ
- very nice style of lighting - rare type
Plastic
Rare Round Shape, Alabaster Pendant Light / Lantern Midcentury Modern Era
Located in Lisse, NL
Great shape, floral design and practical size hand carved alabaster pendant / lantern with brass chain and canopy. With twentieth century lighting as one of our specialties in gener...
Alabaster, Brass
Rare, large 1970s Italian resin pendant lamp with embedded maple leaves
Located in München, DE
A beautiful, rare, and large Italian pendant lamp from the 1970s, made of resin with embedded maple leaves.
Brass
$2,790Sale Price|20% Off
Rare Blu Pendant Light Murano Glass by Barovier e Toso, 1950
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Roma, IT
Elegant Murano glass pendant in a rare shade of blue. Dated to the 1950s.
Murano Glass
Rare Herve Van Der Straeten "Lustre Tourbillon 285" Pendant Light 2008
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Rare sculpture pendant light “Lustre Tourbillon 285” in bronze with glass lens at bottom by Herve Van Der Straeten, France 2008 (signed).
Bronze
Rare Model 10220 Counterweight Pendant, Paavo Tynell, Taito Oy, 1940/1950s
By Taito Oy, Paavo Tynell
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Rare model 10220 counterweight pendant, design Paavo Tynell, manufactured by Taito Oy, 1940/1950s.
Brass
Extra Large Handmade Antique Opaline & Chunky Glass Tiffany Design Pendant Light
Located in Lisse, NL
Mind you, this rare pendant will arrive rewired to the highest standard for safe and immediate usage in the USA as well and it will easily take a bulb of up to 100 watts.
Metal, Brass
Huge Rare Cocoon Mid Century Modern Pendant Chandelier Flos Castiglioni Resin
By Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni
Located in Firenze, Toscana
An absolute rare, rare shape. The lamp is in good vintage condition. No rips or tears and only tiny rust mark stains as shown. Has been newly wired with certified US UL E26 socke...
Resin
Rare Dutch Mid-Century Hiemstra Pendant Light with Red Glass Ring
By Hiemstra Evolux
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Produced by Amsterdam-based Hiemstra Evolux, this rare Dutch Mid-Century pendant pairs a bold cylindrical red glass diffuser with a wide, flat disc-shaped metal shade.
Metal, Enamel
Jean Gauthier Rare Art Deco Modernist Opalescent Pendant Chandelier, 1920
By Gauthier
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
Rare French Art Deco Modernist Opalescent Pendant Chandelier by Jean Gauthier, Paris, France, circa 1920.
Metal
Rare Modernist Florian Schulz Brass Pendant Lamp Model Duan, Germany 1970s
By Florian Schulz
Located in München, BY
Rare and elegant Mid-Century Modern ceiling lamp model “Duan” designed by Florian Schulz, Germany 1970s. Featuring polished brass frame and two circular round brass shades - lacquer...
Metal, Brass
Art Nouveau Pendant Lamp with Ultra Rare Milk Glass Shade, 1900s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
This wonderful Art Nouveau pendant lamp with ultra rare milk glass shade is in very good original condition with minor wear consistent with age and use, preserving a beautiful patina.
Brass
Rare Vintage Italian Pendant Light, Attributed to Stilnovo 1958
By Stilnovo
Located in North Miami, FL
Double light frosted diffuser on brass structure. Rewired for UL standards. Two available - sold separately
Brass, Metal
Rare Model 61-102 Pendant, Lisa Johansson-Pape, Orno Oy, 1950s
By Lisa Johansson-Pape, Orno Oy
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Rare model 61-102 pendant, design Lisa Johansson-Pape, manufactured by Orno Oy, 1950s.
Brass
Rare, Terra Cotta Toned Alabaster Pendant, Sweden, circa 1900
Located in New York, NY
Carved from a seldom seen type of alabaster, the large, predominately brown and white fixture is earthy and organic in appearance. A series of convex and concave curves adorning the ...
Alabaster
Rare Midcentury Brass and Milk Glass Pendant Kamenicky Senov, 1970s
By Kamenicky Senov
Located in Praha, CZ
- extremely rare type - very nice style of lighting
Brass
Rare German Vintage Minimalist White Opal Glass Pendant Light 1960s
By Wilhelm Wagenfeld, Peill & Putzler
Located in Berlin, DE
Beautiful Art Deco style white opal glass and chrome pendant light, Germany, 1970s Lamp sockets: One x E27 (US E26).
Chrome
Rare Doria Midcentury Brass and Ice Glass Pendant Lamp, 1960s
By Doria Leuchten Germany
Located in Hagenbach, DE
A Doria ice glass pendant lamp made in Germany in the 1960s. It is fascinating with its rare glass shape.
Metal, Brass
Very rare glass & brass pendant by Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Sweden, 1950s
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Stockholm, SE
Very rare Hans-Agne Jakobsson glass and brass pendant, produced in Markaryd, Sweden, 1950s.
Brass
$929Sale Price|20% Off
Rare Art Deco Bauhaus or Functionalism Glass Pendant, Franta Anyz, 1930s
Located in Praha, CZ
- extremely rare type - very nice style of lighting
Aluminum
$1,390Sale Price / item|56% Off
Beautiful, Rare Brass and Glass Pendant by Kamenicky Senov
By Kamenicky Senov
Located in Vienna, AT
Brass construction with one large and eight small handblown crystal balls fitted with one E27 bulb, made by Kamenicky Senov in the 1950s. Perfect vintage condition, the total length...
Crystal, Brass
Rare Pink Metal Pendant Lamp by Staff Leuchten, 1970s, Germany
By Staff Leuchten
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Rare pink metal pendant lamp by Staff, 1970s, Germany Lampshade is in very good vintage condition.
Metal
1 of 2 Rare Limburg Smoked Glass Pendant Lamps, Germany, 1970s
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Aachen, NRW
1 of 2 Rare smoked glass pendant, manufactured by Limburg, Germany, circa 1970-1979.
Chrome
1 of 2 Rare Limburg Clear Glass Pendant Lamps, Germany, 1970s
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Aachen, NRW
1 of 2 Rare clear glass pendant, manufactured by Limburg, Germany, circa 1970-1979.
Chrome
Rare Doria Midcentury Brass and Ice Glass Pendant Lamp, 1960s
By Doria Leuchten Germany
Located in Hagenbach, DE
A Doria ice glass pendant lamp made in Germany in the 1960s. It is fascinating with its rare glass shape.
Metal, Brass
Very Rare & Stylish Art Deco Painted Lined Glass Pendant / Ceiling Lamp
Located in Lisse, NL
Art Deco hand-painted glass lantern pendant Lamp, Europe circa 1920. This elegant and characterful pendant lamp is a refined example of early twentieth-century lighting design. Crea...
Brass
Rare Mid-Century Murano Style Multicolor Glass Pendant, Chandelier, Three Light
Located in Lisse, NL
Wonderful and highly decorative mid-century three-light chandelier with beautifully mouth-blown multicolored glass trumpet shades. This striking vintage chandelier immediately catch...
Metal
Rare & Elegant Mid-Century Modern Perforated Metal Pendant Lamp Germany 1950
By Paavo Tynell, Lisa Johansson-Pape
Located in München, BY
Rare, elegant and highly decorative Mid-Century Modern perforated metal pendant lamp or hanging light.
Metal
Rare Trio of "Maxi Globe" Pendant Lights by Raak Amsterdam, 1960s
By RAAK
Located in Vienna, AT
This exceptional set of three "Maxi Globe" (or "Maxi Bulb") pendant lights was designed by the Raak Amsterdam design team in the 1960s. A masterpiece of Dutch Mid-Century Modernism, ...
Metal
Rare Mid Century Modern "Jewel" Pendant by Barovier and Toso, Italy 1950s
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Beograd, RS
Made in Italy in 1930s. The pendant is in very good vintage condition with some signs of time and use.
Brass
Rare Mid Century Modern "Jewel" Pendant by Barovier and Toso, Italy 1950s
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Beograd, RS
Made in Italy in 1930s. The pendant is in very good vintage condition with some signs of time and use.
Brass
Rare German Vintage Blown Glass Ceiling Hanging Pendant Light, 1960s
By Carlo Nason
Located in Berlin, DE
Wonderful hand blown white matte glass and chrome pendant. Germany, 1960s. Measures: Glass/glass D 12.5 in, H 9.5 in Lamp sockets: 1x E27 (US E26).
Chrome
Rare Mod. 1636 Max Ingrand Pendant for Fontana Arte. Italy, 1950's.
By Max Ingrand, Fontana Arte
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A rare and elegant Mod. 1636 vintage pendant light designed by Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte, Italy, circa 1950's.
Brass
$4,650Sale Price|20% Off
Extraordinary Rare Blue Murano Pendant Light, "Bullicante Glass", by Barovier
By Artisti Barovier
Located in Roma, IT
Splendid Murano chandelier made by the Barovier e Toso glassworks in the 1950s, rare "blu bullicante" glass. The chandelier measures 105 cm in height and 35 in diameter. The cup ha...
Art Glass
Rare Mid-Century Pulley Diabolo Pendant Lamps by Vereinigte Werkstätten 1950s
By Florian Schulz, Vereinigte Werkstätten München, J.T. Kalmar
Located in München, BY
Extremely rare, elegant and highly decorative Mid-Century Modern pulley diabolo pendant lamps or hanging lights.
Brass, Aluminum
Rare art glass pendant lamp by Fontana Arte Italy 1970s
By Fontana Arte
Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI
Embrace the rare and remarkable with this stunning Art glass chandelier by Fontana Arte, a true Italian masterpiece hailing from the 1970s. Fontana Arte was founded in 1932 by Luigi ...
Metal
Art Deco Pendant Light in Rare Green Opal Glass and Brass.
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
We offer this Art Deco Pendant Light in Rare Green Opal Glass and Brass, Absolutely a very rare and difficult to find piece due to its beautiful color and materials.
Glass
Rare Midcentury Pendant Orient in style of Jo Hammerborg, Denmark, 1970s
By Jo Hammerborg, Fog & Mørup
Located in Praha, CZ
- very nice style of lighting
Copper
Rare 1950s Murano Glass Yellow Pendant Light attributed to Gino Vistosi
By Gino Vistosi
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
Rare Murano glass pendant light in the shape of a diamond.
Glass
Rare & Gorgeous Mid-Century Modern Metal Floral Pendant Lamp, Germany, 1960s
Located in München, BY
Extremely rare, amazing and highly decorative Mid-Century Modern metal floral pendant lamp.
Sheet Metal
Prescolite Minimalist White Three-Tier Saucer Pendant Fixture, Rare Acrylic
By Prescolite
Located in Buffalo, NY
Minimalist three-tier white metal light fixture with suspended concentric rings by Prescolite, USA, circa 1950. Rare version made of white acrylic (plastic) don’t think too many of t...
Chrome
Rare 1970s XL Pendant Lamp by Martinelli Luce, Glossy White Acrylic
By Martinelli Luce
Located in Berlin, DE
Huge oversize pendant lamp in glossy white acrylic. Suspended by an adjustable cable, it houses four E27 bulbs that cast a warm, diffused glow. A timeless piece of Elio Martinelli’s ...
Acrylic
Early & Rare Alvar Aalto A32 Beehive Pendant, White & Brass, Valaistustyö 1950s
By Valaistustyö, Alvar Aalto
Located in Helsinki, FI
This is one of Alvar Aalto’s most iconic lighting designs—an early and rare version of the Model A 32 pendant with three light bulbs and six metal slats, unlike the more common singl...
Metal, Brass
Rare Antique, Arts & Crafts Chandelier Pendant w. Mackintosh Rose Stained Glass
Located in Lisse, NL
Rare chandelier for the perfect ambiance. If you are looking for a rare, beautiful and aesthetically pleasing design Arts & Crafts pendant light then this unique specimen from the e...
Brass
$296Sale Price|20% Off
Rare Midcentury Pendant in Style of Louis Poulsen, Denmark, 1970s
By Svend Middelboe, Louis Poulsen, Poul Henningsen
Located in Praha, CZ
- very nice style of lighting
Metal, Copper
Rare Round 1 of the 2 Frosted Glass Leafs Pendant Kalmar, 1960
Located in Rijssen, NL
Round frosted glass leafs pendant from Kalmar. The frosted glass parts create beautiful leafs, mounted on a brass frame.
Glass
Rare Pair of Scandinavian Modern Pendants, Lisa Johansson-Pape, Orno Oy, 1940s
By Lisa Johansson-Pape, Orno Oy
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Rare pair of Scandinavian Modern pendants, design Lisa Johansson-Pape, manufactured by Orno Oy, 1940s.
Brass
Extremely Rare & Large Mid-Century Ceiling Lamp or Pendant Light Germany 1950s
By ERCO Leuchten, Hillebrand, Bünte und Remmler, Kaiser Leuchten
Located in München, BY
Extremely rare, large and highly decorative Mid-Century Modern four-flamed ceiling lamp or pendant light.
Aluminum, Brass
Rare & Large Solan Counter Balance Pendant Lamp by Florian Schulz Germany 1970s
By Florian Schulz
Located in München, BY
Elegant, extremely rare and large Mid-Century Modern counterweight pendant lamp.
Brass
Rare 1970s Italian Hand-Sewn Celadon Green Suede Pendant Lamp Sculptural Flower
Located in Hannover, DE
Please note: the electrical cord has been shortened for photography purposes but is supplied with a standard, functional length. A rare and distinctive collectible, this pendant lig...
Alabaster
$743Sale Price|20% Off
Rare Midcentury Large Pendant VEGA, Jo Hammerborg, Fog & Mørup, Denmark, 1960s
By Fog & Mørup, Jo Hammerborg
Located in Praha, CZ
- very nice style of lighting - representative - iconic - marked by label
Metal, Aluminum
Rare Large Multicolored Pendant lamp by Gilardi & Barzaghi, Italy 1950's
By Arteluce, Gino Sarfatti, Stilnovo, Giuseppe Ostuni, Gilardi & Barzaghi
Located in Den Haag, NL
Rare Lare Multicolored Gilardi & Barzaghi Pendant lamp, Italy 1960's All Shades swivels at two points and can be rotated from side to side and be moved up or down.
Aluminum, Brass
Rare Mario Botta Zefiro Chandelier or Pendant Lamp for Artemide Italy 1980s
By Mario Botta, Artemide
Located in München, BY
Extremely rare, lovely and highly decorative Post-Modern chandelier or pendant lamp.
Metal, Aluminum
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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