$2,750 / item
H 84.5 in W 60 in D 15 in
Rare Orange "Supertube" Pendant by Anders Pehrson for Ateljé Lyktan, 1967
By Ateljé Lyktan
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A rare and visually striking example of Anders Pehrson’s visionary design language, this sculptural
Metal
Rare Set of 9 Brass and Glass Pendants, 1970s
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Stockholm, SE
price is for one (1) pendant.
Brass
Mid-Century Rare Large Pendant Le Klint Style, Denmark, 1970s
By Kaare Klint, Le Klint
Located in Praha, CZ
- very nice style of lighting - rare type
Plastic
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
Wide French Art Deco pendant chandelier by Société d'Exploitation des Verreries de Bagneaux, 7 rue
Bronze
$3,820
H 40 in Dm 11.8 in
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. If you are looking for
Brass, Bronze
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
Brass
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
Alabaster, Brass
$1,963 / set
H 11.03 in W 7.88 in D 7.88 in
Rare Geometric Pendants by Jan Hoogervorst for Anvia Holland
By J. J. M. Hoogervorst
Located in Doornspijk, NL
colors; however this rare set was made in non-painted aluminium with plexiglass corners, accounting for
Aluminum
$11,661
H 33 in Dm 23 in
Exceptional and Rare XL Classical Alabaster Pendant Light, Europe, circa 1920
Located in Lisse, NL
in the description. A rare and atmospheric alabaster pendant of generous scale, well suited to a
Alabaster, Metal, Brass
Rare Art Deco Bauhaus or Functionalism Glass Pendant, Franta Anyz, 1930s
Located in Praha, CZ
- extremely rare type - very nice style of lighting
Aluminum
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 and
Brass
Art Nouveau Pendant Lamp with Ultra Rare Milk Glass Shade, 1900s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
socket for E-27 light bulb. This wonderful Art Nouveau pendant lamp with ultra rare milk glass shade is
Brass
$3,500
H 20.48 in Dm 15.95 in
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
Metal
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. Signed
Brass
$9,995
H 32.5 in Dm 26.8 in
Extra Large Handmade Antique Opaline & Chunky Glass Tiffany Design Pendant Light
Located in Lisse, NL
could. Mind you, this rare pendant will arrive rewired to the highest standard for safe and immediate
Metal, Brass
Guillerme et Chambron Oak, Very Rare Opalin Pendant, circa 1950
By Robert Guillerme, Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Guillerme et Chambron Oak, very rare opalin Pendant, circa 1950 probably a creation of Robert
Opaline Glass, Oak
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
Brass
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 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
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. Wonderful
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. Wonderful light
Chrome
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
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
Metal, 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
$1,390Sale Price / item|56% Off
H 18.51 in Dm 13.78 in
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 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
Metal
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
Metal
$4,581
H 7.09 in Dm 14.18 in
Rare & Elegant Mid-Century Modern Perforated Metal Pendant Lamp Germany 1950
By Paavo Tynell, Lisa Johansson-Pape
Located in Munich, DE
Rare, elegant and highly decorative Mid-Century Modern perforated metal pendant lamp or hanging
Metal
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
Metal, Brass
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
$4,581 / item
H 10.63 in Dm 7.29 in
Rare Mid-Century Pulley Diabolo Pendant Lamps by Vereinigte Werkstätten 1950s
By Florian Schulz, Vereinigte Werkstätten München, J.T. Kalmar
Located in Munich, DE
Extremely rare, elegant and highly decorative Mid-Century Modern pulley diabolo pendant lamps or
Brass, Aluminum
$5,949
H 41.34 in Dm 13.78 in
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
Art Glass
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
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
Acrylic
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
Metal
Art Deco Pendant Light in Rare Green Opal Glass and Brass.
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
Circa 1930. We offer this Art Deco Pendant Light in Rare Green Opal Glass and Brass, Absolutely a
Glass
$53,546 / set
H 39.38 in Dm 18.51 in
Rare Pair of Scandinavian Modern Pendants, Lisa Johansson-Pape, Orno Oy, 1940s
By Orno Oy, Lisa Johansson-Pape
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Rare pair of Scandinavian Modern pendants, design Lisa Johansson-Pape, manufactured by Orno Oy
Brass
$1,354
H 15.95 in W 7.49 in D 4.93 in
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. This pendant is made with the
Glass
$2,974
H 11.82 in Dm 13 in
Rare & Gorgeous Mid-Century Modern Metal Floral Pendant Lamp, Germany, 1960s
Located in Munich, DE
Extremely rare, amazing and highly decorative Mid-Century Modern metal floral pendant lamp
Sheet Metal
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
Glass
$36,649
H 14.57 in Dm 13.78 in
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
Metal, Brass
$2,058
H 14.18 in Dm 21.66 in
Rare 1970s Italian Hand-Sewn Celadon Green Suede Pendant Lamp Sculptural Flower
Located in Hannover, DE
This exceptional pendant lamp, crafted in Italy in the 1970s, embodies masterful craftsmanship and
Alabaster
$7,734
H 8.67 in Dm 19.49 in
Rare & Large Solan Counter Balance Pendant Lamp by Florian Schulz Germany 1970s
By Florian Schulz
Located in Munich, DE
Elegant, extremely rare and large Mid-Century Modern counterweight pendant lamp. Model Solan. A
Brass
$6,544
H 43.31 in W 37.8 in D 18.9 in
Rare Mario Botta Zefiro Chandelier or Pendant Lamp for Artemide Italy 1980s
By Artemide, Mario Botta
Located in Munich, DE
Extremely rare, lovely and highly decorative Post-Modern chandelier or pendant lamp. Model 'Zefiro
Metal, Aluminum
Rare Space Age Bug Eye Pendant Lamp by Massive Belgium 1970s
By Massive Lighting
Located in San Benedetto Del Tronto, IT
This rare and highly collectible “Bug Eye” pendant lamp was produced by Belgian brand Massive in
Plastic, Plexiglass
Prescolite Minimalist White Three-Tier Saucer Pendant Fixture, Rare Acrylic
By Prescolite
Located in Buffalo, NY
, circa 1950. Rare version made of white acrylic (plastic) don’t think too many of these survived
Chrome
$8,955
H 33 in W 19.8 in D 19.8 in
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
Brass
$1,495
H 6.625 in W 10.25 in D 10.25 in
Rare Dutch Mid-Century Hiemstra Pendant Light with Red Glass Ring
By Hiemstra Evolux
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare Dutch Mid-Century pendant with red glass ring by famed lighting manufacturer Hiemstra Evolux
Metal
$950
H 22.45 in Dm 14.97 in
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 Jo-Jo n°2072 Pendant Lamp by Gino Sarfatti, Italy, 1953
By Arteluce, Gino Sarfatti
Located in Montréal, CA
A rare five-disc variation of the iconic “Jo-Jo” pendant lamp designed by Gino Sarfatti for
Aluminum
$10,149
H 3.35 in Dm 23.63 in
Rare Chandelier or Pendant Lamp 1840 Lochschale by VEST Leuchten Austria 1980s
By Artemide, VEST Leuchten, Gino Sarfatti, Stilnovo, Arteluce
Located in Munich, DE
Unique, stunning and highly decorative vintage chandelier or pendant lamp. Model '1840 Lochschale
Metal
Rare Midcentury Pendant in Style of Louis Poulsen, Denmark, 1970s
By Poul Henningsen, Svend Middelboe, Louis Poulsen
Located in Praha, CZ
- very nice style of lighting
Metal, Copper
$690
H 13.78 in Dm 17.72 in
Rare Midcentury Veneer Pendant in style of Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Denmark, 1960s
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Praha, CZ
- very nice style of lighting - rare type
Wood
$6,901
H 27 in Dm 19.7 in
Large D 19.7Ø" Antique Alabaster Pendant Light with Rare Flameboyant Color Shade
Located in Lisse, NL
pendant contrast even more beautiful when the light is switched on, because the already marvelous colorful
Alabaster, Brass, Bronze, Wire
$3,250 / item
H 25.6 in Dm 23.63 in
Rare Large Early Poul Henningsen Louvre Pendants by Louis Poulsen, 1962
By Poul Henningsen
Located in Dronten, NL
The monumental Louvre pendant was originally designed by Poul Henningsen in 1957 for the Adventist
Aluminum
$3,331
H 13.78 in Dm 14.18 in
Rare & Elegant Mid-Century Modern Pendant Lamp by Peill & Putzler Germany 1950s
By Peill & Putzler, Wilhelm Wagenfeld
Located in Munich, DE
Extremely rare, elegant and highly decorative Mid-Century Modern pendant lamp or hanging light
Glass
Rare 1930s Modernist Bauhaus KG Pendant Lamp by K.G. Lindesvärd
By Bröderna Malmströms Metallvarufabrik
Located in Forserum, SE
A Bauhaus-style "KG" pendant lamp, model 3609, developed between 1934–1936 by Karl Gustaf
Steel, Chrome
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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