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
$743Sale Price|20% Off
Rare Midcentury Large Pendant VEGA, Jo Hammerborg, Fog & Mørup, Denmark, 1960s
By Jo Hammerborg, Fog & Mørup
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 Gino Sarfatti, Stilnovo, Giuseppe Ostuni, Gilardi & Barzaghi, Arteluce
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
Extremely Rare Red "Shichi" Uchiwa Pendant Light by Ingo Maurer, 1970s
By M Design, Ingo Maurer
Located in Wiesbaden, Hessen
An ultra rare Uchiwa "Shichi" pendant lamp by Ingo Maurer for Design M, 1970s, Germany.
Bamboo, Paper
Extremely Rare Mid Century Modern Counterweight Brass Pendant Lamp Germany 1950s
Located in München, BY
Extremely rare, lovely and highly decorative Mid-Century Modern perforated brass pendant lamp.
Brass
$1,750Sale Price|50% Off
Rare Prototype, Pendant Light in Blue Lacquered Metal, Lumi, circa 1970
Located in VILLEURBANNE, FR
Pendant lamp created in the 1970s for an interior architecture project in Milan, the pendant light was never manufactured.
Metal
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 Lindesvärd for the Swedish manufacturer Bröderna Malmströms Metallvarufabrik. Features a dis...
Steel, Chrome
Rare Jo-Jo n°2072 Pendant Lamp by Gino Sarfatti, Italy, 1953
By Gino Sarfatti, Arteluce
Located in Montréal, CA
A rare five-disc variation of the iconic “Jo-Jo” pendant lamp designed by Gino Sarfatti for Arteluce.
Aluminum
Rare French Art Deco Wrought-Iron Snake and Alabaster Pendant Chandelier
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
French Art Deco Chandelier, 1928 – Alabaster Shade with Wrought Iron Frame. This rare and exceptional French Art Deco chandelier, made in 1928, features a magnificent alabaster shade...
Wrought Iron
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
Set of Five Wonderful Rare Glass and Chrome Pendant Lights, 1960s
By RAAK
Located in Berlin, DE
Set of five clear glass and chrome tube pendants. Holland, 1960s.
Chrome
Rare Opaline Glass & Brass Lux Pendant Lamp by Limburg, 1960s, Germany
By Limburg
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Rare opaline glass & brass lux pendant lamp by Limburg, 1960s, Germany Lampshade is in very good vintage condition.
Brass
Rare Dutch Mid-Century Pendant by Hiemstra Evolux with Turquoise Glass Ring
By Niek Hiemstra, Hiemstra Evolux
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pendant lamp by Amsterdam-based Hiemstra Evolux features a stacked, two-part composition: a cylindrical turquoise glass ring held between black metal collars sits atop an inverted co...
Metal, Enamel
Rare & Elegant Mid-Century Modern Pendant Lamp by Peill & Putzler Germany 1950s
By Peill & Putzler, Wilhelm Wagenfeld
Located in München, BY
Extremely rare, elegant and highly decorative Mid-Century Modern pendant lamp or hanging light.
Glass
Rare Chandelier or Pendant Lamp 1840 Lochschale by VEST Leuchten Austria 1980s
By Gino Sarfatti, Stilnovo, Artemide, Arteluce, VEST Leuchten
Located in München, BY
Unique, stunning and highly decorative vintage chandelier or pendant lamp. Model '1840 Lochschale'. Manufactured by VEST Leuchten, Austria, 1980s. Manufacturer label inside the shade...
Metal
1 of 2 Rare Large 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 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
Rare & Large Mid-Century Modern Counterweight Pendant Lamp 'UFO' Italy 1960s
Located in München, BY
Gorgeous, extremely rare and highly decorative Mid-Century Modern counterweight pendant lamp or hanging light 'UFO'.
Metal, Chrome
Rare Martz Hanging Ceramic Pendant Swirl Glaze Shade Lamp Marshall Studios
By Gordon & Jane Martz, Marshall Studios
Located in Chicago, IL
A rare Martz hanging ceramic pendant swirl glaze shade lamp Marshall Studios Ceramic portion is about 11" height.
Ceramic
Large Diameter 20.4Ø" Rare Layered 'Flameboyant' Alabaster Shade 5 Light Pendant
Located in Lisse, NL
Stunning Art Deco hand carved and layered multi-colored alabaster shade, 5 light chandelier. Thanks to its timeless design, aesthetic beauty, large size and superb condition this an...
Alabaster, Metal, Brass, Bronze, Copper, Wire
Large D 19.7Ø" Antique Alabaster Pendant Light with Rare Flameboyant Color Shade
Located in Lisse, NL
Top class, hand carved and layered alabaster multi-color shade, 3-light chandelier. Thanks to its timeless design, aesthetic beauty, large size and good condition this antique alaba...
Alabaster, Brass, Bronze, Wire
Rare Midcentury Design Pendant in Style of Preben Dal, Denmark, 1960s
By Preben Dahl
Located in Praha, CZ
- very rare type - beautiful style of lighting
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, mounted on a brass frame.
Glass
Rare Mid-Century Modern Multi-Colored Lucite Pendant Lamp Germany 1960s
Located in München, BY
Extremely rare and highly decorative Mid-Century Modern multi-colored pendant lamp or hanging light.
Brass, Metal
Rare Mid Century Modern Pink Jewel Pendant by Barovier and Toso, Italy 1950s
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Beograd, RS
In this listing you will find a very rare Mid Century Modern light pink Jewel glass pendant by Barovier and Toso.
Brass
Rare & Elegant Mid-Century Modern Brass Church Pendant Lamps Germany 1950s
Located in München, BY
Rare, elegant and highly decorative Mid-Century Modern solid brass pendants lamp or hanging lights.
Brass
Rare & Elegant Mid-Century Modern Brass Church Pendant Lamp, Germany, 1950s
Located in München, BY
Rare, elegant and highly decorative Mid-Century Modern brass pendant lamp or hanging light.
Brass
Rare pair Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte 'Micro' pendants Model 1933
By Max Ingrand, Fontana Arte
Located in London, GB
Rare pair original Max Ingrand pendents Double lens cut panels of thick profiled polished glass with satin finished glass centres In excellent condition. No chips or cracks. Love...
Brass
Rare Pair of Midcentury Brass & Fabric Pendant Lamps with Fringe Shades, 1950s
Located in Lisse, NL
Pair of Midcentury cafe bar pendant lights with fabric shades, 1950. A rare and elegant pair of midcentury pendant lamps from the 1950s, featuring their original brass frames and ca...
Brass
This rare and extravagant 1960s cocoon pendant light is in excellent condition!
By Goldkant Leuchten, Flos, Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni
Located in Cork, IE
This rare and extravagant 1960s cocoon pendant light is in excellent condition!
Resin
Rare Early Brass Counterweight Pendant Lamp 'Onos 55' by Florian Schulz 1960s
By Florian Schulz
Located in München, BY
Extremely rare, early brass counterweight pendant lamp or hanging light.
Brass
Rare Art Deco Patinated Copper Pendant Chandelier, Eagle Relief and Etched Glass
Located in Lisse, NL
With early 20th century lighting being one of our specialities, finding this rare and extraordinary pendant more than made our day.
Copper
Rare Paavo Tynell Adjustable Perforated Brass Ceiling Pendant A1965, Taito 1940s
By Paavo Tynell, Taito
Located in Helsinki, FI
An extremely rare earlier version of the model A1965 adjustable ceiling lamp designed by Paavo Tynell and manufactured by Taito Oy in the 1940s in Finland. This version features a sp...
Brass
Rare Mid Century Modern Blue Jewel Pendant by Barovier and Toso, Italy 1950s
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Beograd, RS
In this listing you will find a very rare Mid Century Modern Blue Jewel glass pendant by Barovier and Toso.
Brass
Rare Large German Vintage Blown Glass Ceiling Hanging Pendant Light, 1960s
By Paolo Venini, Carlo Nason
Located in Berlin, DE
Wonderful hand blown multi-color glass and black lacquered metal pendant. Germany, 1960s. Measures: Glass/body D 13.8 in, H 13.8 in Lamp sockets: 1x E27 (US E26).
Metal
French Art Deco Pendant with a Rare Shape, Signed by Degué
By Degué
Located in Beirut, LB
French Art Deco pendant chandelier signed by the French artist Degué. Clear frosted glass original shaped shade with beautiful geometric motif. Held by three claw and structure in ni...
Glass
Rare Mid-Century Modern Alabaster Pendant Light with Brass Detail, Italy, 1970s
Located in Lisse, NL
Unique alabaster flush mount / pendant light, Art Deco style. An exquisite and rare Mid-Century Modern alabaster pendant light from the 1970s, handcrafted in Italy.
Alabaster, Brass, Wire
Rare Antique Arts & Crafts Glass with Embossed Copper Pendant Light w. Swans
Located in Lisse, NL
Rare Arts & Crafts Pendant Lamp with Embossed Swans and Water Lilies – Copper & Glass, circa 1920 With early 20th-century lighting being one of our specialties, discovering this rar...
Brass, Copper
Rare Pair of Venetian Mouth Blown Clear Glass in Wrought Iron Frame Pendants
Located in Lisse, NL
These handcrafted and stylish pendants are in mint condition. This pair of single light, Italian pendants is very beautiful, both in shape and in color.
Metal, Wrought Iron
Small & Rare Triangular Design Brass & Glass Up and Down Light Pendant / Lantern
Located in Lisse, NL
Rare shape, brass frame pendant with stylish ripple glass.
Brass, Wire
Rare Art Nouveau Fine Quality Carved Chandelier / Pendant Light Chandelier 1910s
Located in Lisse, NL
Stylish and all handcrafted chandelier from the turn of the century. This good quality pendant of a 100 years old has six perfectly and evenly hand-carved arms. This stylish exampl...
Wood
Rare Mid Century Modern Brass Pendant Lamp by Falkenbergs Belysning Sweden 1960s
By Falkenbergs Belysning
Located in München, BY
Extremely rare, highly decorative and elegant Mid-Century Modern solid brass pendant lamp or hanging light.
Brass
Rare Golden Metal 1961 Nictea Pendant by Afra e Tobia Scarpa for Flos
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Flos
Located in Varese, Lombardia
Golden metal and optical glass Nictea pendant by Afra e Tobia Scarpa for Flos. Very good condition, few light defects on brass shade as showed in pictures. Surface has been partially...
Brass
Rare & Original Midcentury Glass & Brass Pendant Light w. Geometric Graphic 1950
Located in Lisse, NL
Handcrafted and stylish Mid-Century Modern lantern or ceiling lamp for your stairwell, hallway or bedroom. This all handcrafted, practical size and beautiful looking ceiling lamp ...
Brass
Extra Large & Rare Blown & Engraved Glass Pendant Light with Stylised Leaf Motif
Located in Lisse, NL
Impressive thick Art glass pendant light with leaf sculptures in relief. This great early 20th-century pendant is a fine example of craftsmanship from a bygone era, when lighting wa...
Brass
Italian, Murano, Rare Blown & Colored Glass 3-Light Pendant Chandelier, ca. 1900
Located in Atlanta, GA
a fine and rare example of Murano glass blowing, the fixture having a central standard below a canopy issuing three glass chains connecting to arms fused to the body consisting of f...
Blown Glass
Gothic Revival Fire Gilt Bronze Pendant Light w Rare Mythological Creatures
Located in Lisse, NL
Amazing and impressive hand crafted gilt bronze work of lighting art. This great quality and heavy bronze chandelier has the most beautiful shape and golden color. In fact, in real ...
Bronze
Rare Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian Copper Pendant Lamp or Hanging Light 1960s
Located in München, BY
Rare, elegant and highly decorative Mid-Century Modern perforated copper pendant lamp or hanging light.
Copper
Rare 1950s Venetian Murano Opaline Glass Pendant with Wrought Iron Frame, Italy
Located in Lisse, NL
Practical size Venetian pendant light mouth blown glass in bronzed metal frame. This exquisite 1950s Murano pendant light is a masterclass in Italian craftsmanship, a sculptural com...
Iron
$581Sale Price|33% Off
Yellow and White Italian Midcentury Murano Glass Pendant Lamp in Rare Design
Located in München, DE
Beautiful yellow and white Italian midcentury Murano glass pendant lamp in rare design with a checked pattern.
Metal
Rare pair, 1970s handmade stoneware pendants in white glaze from Axella Denmark
By Axella Stentøj, Axel Salto, Jette Hellerøe
Located in København K, 84
These Danish ceramic pendants, crafted in the 1970s by the renowned Axella pottery studio, represent a unique synthesis of form and function characteristic of Scandinavian design eth...
Ceramic
1930 Large Rare Enamel Benjamin Industrial Pendant Light SET of 4
By Benjamin Electrical Company 1
Located in Surrey, BC
An unusual set of large bulbous enamel shades with sliver opening to allow some Decorative light to escape. Rewired and CSA Complete. PRICE PER LIGHT. 4 in stock Found in a facto...
Enamel
Rare Mid-Century Modern Fiberglass Pendant Lamp or Hanging Light Germany 1970s
Located in München, BY
Extremely rare and elegant Mid-Century Modern pendant lamp or hanging light.
Fiberglass
Georges Beal at Verlys Large and Rare Art Deco Pendant Chandelier, 1920
By Verlys Glass
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
This stunning French Art Deco pendant chandelier was designed by Georges Béal and produced by VERLYS in Les Andelys, France, during the 1920s.
Brass
$2,976Sale Price|35% Off
Rare Brass and Glass Pendant Model ER 106/3 by Itsu, 1950s
By Itsu
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Rare brass and glass pendant ER 106/3 by Itsu, 1950s.
Brass
Rare & Elegant Mid-Century Modern Pendant Lamp or Hanging Light Italy 1970s
By Vico Magistretti, Oluce
Located in München, BY
Extremely rare and very elegant Mid-Century Modern pendant lamp or hanging light.
Metal
Rare Extra Large Revo Tipton Cast Iron Explosion Proof Industrial Pendant Lights
By General Electric Company (GEC) 1
Located in Nottingham, GB
An extraordinary run of oversized large heavy duty cast iron flame proof pendants by Revo Electric Co of Tipton, Great Britain circa 1940. The pendants were recovered from an old Bo...
Steel, Iron
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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