$2,631
H 11.82 in Dm 31.5 in
Rare, highly decorative Mid-Century Modern UFO pendant lamp, 80 cm diameter. Ita
Located in Milano, IT
Rare, highly decorative Mid-Century Modern UFO pendant lamp, 80 cm diameter. Italy, 1950s/60s. We
Metal
$2,631
H 6.7 in Dm 17.72 in
Rare 8-Flamed Sputnik Chandelier or Pendant Lamp by Vereinigte Werkstätten 1950s
By Vereinigte Werkstätten München
Located in Munich, DE
Rare, elegant & highly decorative Mid-Century Modern 8-flamed chandelier or pendant lamp. Designed
Metal, Brass
$1,315
H 39.38 in Dm 15.75 in
Rare original 1970s large Space Age pendant lamp with copper shade by Staff
By Staff Leuchten
Located in München, DE
Very elegant, rare, large, original 1970s Staff pendant lamp with a copper shade. A great Space Age
Copper
$4,187
H 14.97 in W 24.41 in D 5.91 in
Rare Articulated Mid-Century Modern Two-Armed Sputnik Pendant Lamp Austria 1950s
Located in Munich, DE
Extremely rare, elegant and articulated Mid-Century Modern two-armed sputnik ceiling fixture or
Aluminum, Brass
$1,000
H 44.89 in Dm 18.9 in
Rare Chrome "Cirene" Pendant Lamp by Vico Magistretti for Artemide, Italy, 1960s
By Vico Magistretti, Artemide
Located in Milan, IT
Rare chromed version of "Cirene" pendant lamp by Vico Magistretti for Artemide. Chromed brass
Glass
Rare "Ju-Yon" Uchiwa Pendant Light by Ingo Maurer for Design M, 1970s
By Ingo Maurer, M Design
Located in Wiesbaden, Hessen
Rare Uchiwa pendant lamp mod. "Ju-Yon" by Ingo Maurer for Design M, 1970s, Germany. Executed in
Bamboo, Paper
$2,512
H 31 in Dm 15.7 in
Rare Art Deco Magic Color Alabaster Stone Pendant, Ceiling Light, Original Rope
Located in Lisse, NL
Rare alabaster pendant for an entrance, bedroom or any corner that can do with a style upgrade
Alabaster, Brass
1 of 3 Rare Murano Ball Pendant Light by Doria, Germany, 1970s
By Doria Leuchten Germany
Located in Aachen, NRW
the price listed is for one pendant. 3 pendants are available.
Murano Glass
$8,972
H 15.95 in Dm 28.35 in
Rare Large 12-Armed Sputnik Chandelier or Pendant Lamp by Vereinigte Werkstätten
By Vereinigte Werkstätten München
Located in Munich, DE
Extremely rare, large & highly decorative Mid-Century Modern 12-armed sputnik chandelier or pendant
Brass, Metal
$1,136
H 28.75 in Dm 13.78 in
Rare Designer Glass Pendant Lamp by Rolf Krüger for Staff, Germany, 1970s
By Rolf Krüger, Staff Leuchten
Located in Aachen, NRW
Rare designer glass pendant lamp by Rolf Krüger for Staff, Germany, 1970s, Germany, circa 1970-1979
Murano Glass
$2,153 / set
H 20.08 in Dm 8.67 in
Rare "Struten" Pendant Lamps by Hans Bergström for Ateljé Lyktan, Sweden, 1950s
By Ateljé Lyktan, Hans Bergström
Located in Hägersten, SE
Pendant lamps "Struten" model nr "181 A" designed by Hans Bergström. Rare version with metall
Metal
$1,734
H 8.67 in Dm 13.78 in
Rare & Elegant Mid Century Modern Pendant Lamp or Hanging Light Germany 1960s
Located in Munich, DE
Lovely and highly decorative Mid-Century Modern pendant lamp or hanging light. Designed and
Aluminum
$4,545
H 12.8 in W 16.93 in D 5.71 in
Rare Mid-Century Modern Two-Armed Diabolo Pendant Lamp or Chandelier Italy 1950s
Located in Munich, DE
Rare, elegant and highly decorative Mid-Century Modern two armed and four flamed diabolo pendant
Aluminum, Brass
$8,975
H 30 in Dm 16 in
Rare Mid-Century Hand-Blown Smoked & Rose Murano Glass 2-Tier Pendant Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
This stunning and rare Mid-Century Modernist two-tier pendant chandelier, hand-blown in Murano
Murano Glass
$1,853
H 30 in Dm 23.6 in
Mid-Century Made, Rare Design Organic Rattan & Woven Wicker Pendant Light c.1970
Located in Lisse, NL
pendant immediately caught our eye. The materials and the timeless shape are very rare and very pleasing
Wire
Rare "Hana II" Uchiwa Pendant Light by Ingo Maurer for Design M, 1970s
By Ingo Maurer, M Design
Located in Wiesbaden, Hessen
Rare Uchiwa pendant lamp mod. "Hana II" by Ingo Maurer for Design M, 1970s, Germany. Executed in
Bamboo, Paper
$1,914
H 7.5 in W 21 in D 5.5 in
Rare Midcentury, Modernist Brass Chrome and Art Glass Pendant or Ceiling Lamp
Located in Lisse, NL
and top-of-the-line light fixtures will see the potential of this rare and impressive ceiling lamp
Brass, Chrome
$19,140
H 31.5 in W 14.57 in D 14.57 in
rare chandelier pendant design max ingrand for fontana arte 2233 model 1962
By Max Ingrand
Located in taranto, IT
very rare original chandelier produced by Fontana Arte, model 2233, designed by Max Ingrand in 1962
Brass
$1,626Sale Price|20% Off
H 36.62 in Dm 11.03 in
Extremely Rare and Heavy Midcentury Glass Pendant Lamp by Rupert Nikoll Vienna
By Rupert Nikoll
Located in München, DE
Extremely rare very heavy midcentury glass pendant lamp by Rupert Nikoll. Made in Vienna Austria
Brass
$4,187
H 15.75 in Dm 14.18 in
Rare Mid Century Modern Chandelier or Pendant Lamp 'Putti' by Barovier & Toso
By Barovier&Toso, Ercole Barovier
Located in Munich, DE
Gorgeous, highly decorative Mid-Century Modern 'Putti' pendant lamp or chandelier. Designed
Brass
Vetri Murano Glass Luxurious Lampshade Ceiling Lamp, Italy
By Vetri
Located in Bastogne, BE
lamp, Lady Sospensione Model. Very beautiful rare pendant lamp with fuchsia murano glass lampshade
Murano Glass
$2,990
H 15.75 in Dm 11.82 in
Rare Mid-Century Modern Cocoon Pendant Lamp or Hanging Light by Goldkant 1960s
By Goldkant Leuchten
Located in Munich, DE
Extremely rare and highly decorative Mid-Century Modern cocoon pendant lamp or hanging light in
Metal
$2,332
H 7.09 in Dm 7.09 in
Rare Mid-Century Modern Atomic Pendant Lamp by Gebrüder Cosack Germany 1970s
By Gebrüder Cosack
Located in Munich, DE
Exceptional, elegant and highly decorative Mid-Century Modern four-flamed pendant lamp. Designed
Metal
$1,973
H 36 in Dm 12 in
Rare & Large Shape Venetian Murano Pendant Light Mouthblown Amber Glass in Frame
Located in Lisse, NL
Large, powder colored and great condition Venetian light fixture. This Midcentury Venetian pendant
Iron
Early and Rare 40D Akari Pendant by Isamu Noguchi for Ozeki, 1950s
By Ozeki & Co. Ltd. 1, Isamu Noguchi
Located in Echt, NL
& Co., Ltd. New old stock. Model 40D is a globe shaped pendant in the Akari series. This example
Metal
$1,495 / item
H 31.5 in Dm 13.78 in
1 of 2 Rare Large Murano Ball Pendant Light by Doria, Germany, 1970s
By Doria Leuchten Germany
Located in Aachen, NRW
. Please note the price listed is for one pendant. Two items are available.
Murano Glass
$5,382
H 8.67 in Dm 16.54 in
Rare Copper Plate Pendant Lamp by Poul Henningsen for Louis Poulsen Denmark 1958
By Louis Poulsen, Poul Henningsen
Located in Munich, DE
Extremely rare, highly decorative and elegant Mid-Century Modern 'Plate' or 'Tallerken' pendant
Copper
Set of 3 Rare Opaline Glass Pendant Lamps by Glashütte Limburg, 1960s
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Hagenbach, DE
A set of 3 vintage pendant lamps by Glashütte Limburg made in the 1960s in Germany. They are
Aluminum
$5,023
H 9.06 in Dm 17.72 in
Rare Mid-Century Modern Cocoon Pendant Lamp or Hanging Light by Goldkant 1960s
By Goldkant Leuchten
Located in Munich, DE
Large, rare and highly decorative Mid-Century Modern cocoon pendant lamp or hanging light. Designed
Metal
$3,393
H 33.47 in Dm 4.73 in
A rare 1950s Murano glass pendant light by Gino Sarfatti and Archimede Seguso
By Archimede Seguso, Gino Sarfatti, Arteluce
Located in London, GB
A rare 1950s Murano glass and brass pendant light designed by Gino Sarfatti and Archimede Seguso
Brass
$2,152
H 28 in Dm 9 in
Rare Venetian Murano Pendant Light with Mouth Blown Amber Colored Glass in Frame
Located in Lisse, NL
are looking for a rare and stylish shape fixture to grace your home then this handmade antique
Iron, Metal
$687
H 7.88 in Dm 19.69 in
Rare black Combi Lamperne series pendant lamp by Per Iversen for Louis Poulsen
By Louis Poulsen, Per Iversen
Located in Steenwijk, NL
This pendant light in a black and white lacquer was designed by Per Iversen for Louis Poulsen in
Sheet Metal
$3,349
H 9.85 in Dm 21.66 in
Rare Mid-Century Modern Pendant Lamp by Wolfgang Tümpel for Doria Germany 1950s
By Doria Leuchten Germany, Wolfgang Tümpel 1
Located in Munich, DE
Extremely rare and elegant Mid-Century Modern pendant lamp or hanging light. Catalog no 913/3522
Brass, Chrome
$1,722
H 39.38 in Dm 19.69 in
Poul Henningsen PH 5 Pendant in Dark Blue & Red, Rare Orno Edition, 1960s
By Orno Oy, Poul Henningsen
Located in Helsinki, FI
A rare Orno version of the classic PH5 lamp by Poul Henningsen. This dark blue and red pendant was
Metal
$4,187 / item
H 11.82 in Dm 11.82 in
Early and Rare 30D Akari Pendant by Isamu Noguchi for Ozeki, 1950s
By Isamu Noguchi, Ozeki & Co. Ltd. 1
Located in Echt, NL
Ozeki & Co., Ltd. New old stock, 4 items available! Model 30D is a globe shaped pendant in the
Metal
$4,187 / item
H 17.72 in W 7.49 in D 7.49 in
Early and Rare 45XL Akari Pendant by Isamu Noguchi for Ozeki, 1950s
By Ozeki & Co. Ltd. 1, Isamu Noguchi
Located in Echt, NL
Ozeki & Co., Ltd. New old stock, 4 items available! Model 45XL is a square shaped pendant in the
Metal
$5,383 / set
H 31.5 in Dm 16.54 in
Pair of Rare 1930s industrial Bauhaus KG Pendant Lamps by K.G. Lindesvärd
By Bröderna Malmströms Metallvarufabrik
Located in Forserum, SE
A pair of large Bauhaus-style "KG" pendant lamps, model 3611, developed between 1934–1936 by Karl
Brass, Steel, Chrome
$5,742
H 21.26 in Dm 18.9 in
Rare & Large Mid-Century Modern Pendant Lamp Napoli by Aloys F. Gangkofner 1957
By Peill & Putzler, Aloys F. Gangkofner
Located in Munich, DE
Extremely rare and highly decorative Mid-Century Modern pendant lamp or hanging light. Model
Glass, Opaline Glass
$5,980 / set
H 25 in Dm 18 in
Rare Pair of Timeless Art Deco Beautiful Shape Pressed Glass Bowl Pendant Lights
Located in Lisse, NL
Beautiful shape, good size and good condition pendants. Finding one rare light fixture is a good
Metal, Iron, Wire
$5,084
H 11.03 in Dm 17.33 in
Rare Mid-Century Modern Pine Wood Pendant Lamp or Hanging Light Sweden, 1960s
Located in Munich, DE
Extremely rare, elegant highly decorative Mid-Century Modern pendant lamp or hanging light
Pine
$1,016
H 27.56 in Dm 17.72 in
Rare Brown & White Pendant Lamp by Aloys F. Gangkofner for ERCO Leuchten
By ERCO Leuchten, Aloys F. Gangkofner
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Ceiling lamp by Aloys F. Gangkofner for ERCO Leuchten, Germany Lüdenscheid 1960s. A very interesting and decorative lamp. 1 x E27 Edison screw fit bulb holder, is rewired and ...
Plastic
$4,306
H 28 in Dm 16.5 in
Very Rare MidCentury Modern Design Murano Glass Art Pendant 3 Spot Light Fixture
By Murano 5, Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Lisse, NL
very rare design Murano glass pendant is in excellent condition. This timeless piece of lighting art is
Chrome
$1,435 / item
H 6.89 in Dm 14.97 in
Rare Mid-Century Modern Raffia Bast Pendant Lamp or Hanging Light Germany 1970s
Located in Munich, DE
Rare, elegant and highly decorative Mid-Century Modern pendant lamp / hanging light. Manufactured
Metal
$1,973
H 25.6 in Dm 16.54 in
Rare Glass Pendant Light "Bari" by Aloys F. Gangkofner for Peill & Putzler
By Aloys F. Gangkofner, Peill & Putzler
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Ceiling lamp by Aloys Ferdinand Gangkofner for Peill & Putzler. Germany Düren 1960s. Exterior: Light glass with frosted decor Interior: Opal overlay The design is by Aloys Gangkofn...
Opaline Glass, Glass
$3,289
H 30 in Dm 9.7 in
Rare Dutch Arts & Crafts Brass and Glass Pendant Light, Lantern st. Berlage 1910
By Hendrik Petrus Berlage
Located in Lisse, NL
unique pendant could be gracing your living space soon. Despite a few small scratches on the rare
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
Brass
$2,751
H 20.08 in Dm 7.88 in
Large and rare white Murano glass pendant lamp by Massimo Vignelli for Venini
By Venini, Massimo Vignelli
Located in Steenwijk, NL
This large white blown glass pendant lamp was designed by Massimo Vignelli for Venini in the 1960's
Glass, Murano Glass
$2,631
H 34 in Dm 40 in
Rare and Decorative Elephant Theme Hand-Carved Art Deco Era Pendant / Chandelier
Located in Lisse, NL
evenings and this is another one of those rare antiques that will really help to make your house your home
Glass, Wood
Early Edition Copper Poul Henningsen Artichoke Lamp, Louis Poulsen
By Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen
Located in Utrecht, NL
appearance and shows the true age and glory of this rare pendant. The pendant comes with new wiring, single
Copper, Steel
$2,980
H 35 in Dm 11.41 in
Rare Spin Top Shaped Pendant Lamp Opal Glass Attributed to Lelli, circa 1950
By Arteluce, Angelo Lelii
Located in Vienna, AT
Rare spin top shaped pendant lamp opal glass attributed to Lelli, circa 1950 Beautiful opal glass
Brass, Aluminum, Steel
1 of 3 Rare Murano Ball Pendant Light by Doria, Germany, 1970s
By Doria Leuchten Germany
Located in Aachen, NRW
Doria ceiling light with large volcanic Murano glass ball. High quality of materials - gives a wonderful light effect when it is on. High quality and in very good condition. The f...
Murano Glass
$2,512 / item
H 33.47 in Dm 9.85 in
1 of 8 Rare Murano Ice Glass Pendant lights - Ruba, by Kalmar, Austria, 1970s
By Kalmar Lighting
Located in Aachen, NRW
1 of 8 rare and striking chandeliers by Kalmar, model Ruba, produced in the 1970s. This impressive
Murano Glass
1 of 2 Rare Murano Ball Pendant Light by Doria, Germany, 1970s
By Doria Leuchten Germany
Located in Aachen, NRW
Doria ceiling light with large volcanic Murano glass ball. High quality of materials - gives a wonderful light effect when it is on. Sockets: One E27 standard bulb. Max 100 watt Li...
Murano Glass
$651
H 9.45 in Dm 7.49 in
Rare Model 205 Pink Conical Pendant Lamp from Evenblij, The Netherlands 1960's
Located in Steenwijk, NL
This rare and very elegant pendant lamp, model 205, was made by the Dutch company Evenblij in the
Metal
$2,111
H 41 in Dm 23 in
Rare Wrought Iron and Wood Pendant Light Fixture with Leather Shades and Fringes
Located in Lisse, NL
Stylish and all handcrafted Arts & Crafts pendant. Finding rare or unique light fixtures always
Wrought Iron
$25,000
H 26.75 in W 15 in D 15 in
Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte Rare Colored Glass Chandelier or Pendant Model 2073
By Fontana Arte, Max Ingrand
Located in New York, NY
Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte rare chandelier model 2073 consisting of a satin or acid-etched glass
Metal
$945
H 35.44 in Dm 14.97 in
Rare Mid-century Glass Pendant by Jaroslav Bejvl for Kamenicky Senov, 1960's.
By Kamenicky Senov, Jaroslav Bejvl
Located in Praha, CZ
Made in Czechoslovakia Made of Glass,Metal,Chrome The pendant has a new electrical installation Re
Metal, 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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