Large and rare white Murano glass pendant lamp by Massimo Vignelli for Venini
By Massimo Vignelli, Venini
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
Rare Spin Top Shaped Pendant Lamp Opal Glass Attributed to Lelli, circa 1950
By Angelo Lelii, Arteluce
Located in Vienna, AT
Rare spin top shaped pendant lamp opal glass attributed to Lelli, circa 1950 Beautiful opal glass light, circa 1950, Italy featuring a double conical glass shade made from two parts...
Brass, Aluminum, Steel
F. & C. Osler Cut Crystal Pendant Lights in Gilt Brass Frames, Rare Set of Five
By F. & C. Osler
Located in Nottingham, GB
F. & C. Osler Cut Crystal Pendant Lights in Gilt Brass Frames, Rare Set of Five A run of five cut crystal pendant lights by F. & C.
Crystal, Brass
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
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
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 1960's.
Metal
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 makes our day and when we came across this handcrafted pendant made from various dif...
Wrought Iron
Early Edition Copper Poul Henningsen Artichoke Lamp, Louis Poulsen
By Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen
Located in Utrecht, NL
This is a collectors piece that comes with beautiful age related wear, some small corrosion to the bottom of the lower leaves which only adds up to its appearance and shows the true ...
Copper, Steel
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-polished 4x60W,E27 or E26 bulb US wiring compatible Good Original Condition
Metal, Chrome
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.
Murano Glass
Rare Model '4046' pendant lamp by J. Hoogervorst for Anvia, Netherlands 1950's
By J. J. M. Hoogervorst, Anvia
Located in Steenwijk, NL
Rare model 4046 hanging lamp by Anvia from the 1950s. This light is a playful item with the bright colors of red and yellow. It is fully functioning and original. The lamp does show ...
Metal
Rare Mid-Century Modern Opaline Glass Ingo Maurer Style Light Bulb Shape Pendant
By Ingo Maurer
Located in Lisse, NL
This out of the box, large light bulb design pendant is very much in the style of Ingo Maurer.
Opaline Glass, Plastic
Rare Large UFO Space Pendant Light in Grey and White designed by Sciolari, 1970s
By Gaetano Sciolari, Sciolari Lighting
Located in Antwerp, BE
Very rare chrome Sciolari Space Age by Italian modern design 70s Sciolari pendant ,in original good condition.The pendant has one socket requiring E27 bulb that are hidden in the opa...
Chrome
$3,150Sale Price|10% Off
Rare Set of Two Murano Glass Sconces and One Pendant Chandelier by Gino Vistosi
By Gino Vistosi
Located in Milano, IT
Offered here is a very rare, attractive and extremely well preserved set consisting of two wall sconces and one pendant chandelier in Murano glass, by famed Italian designer Gino Vis...
Murano Glass
Rare 12 Flexibe Arms Octopus Design Brass and Opaline Glass Pendant Lights 1970s
Located in Lisse, NL
Large size and great design, 'multi-shapable' pendant light. If you are looking for a beautiful and truly stylish pendant for a midcentury, for an Art Deco or for a contemporary in...
Brass
$11,203Sale Price / set|20% Off
Set of Three German Vintage Huge and Rare Solid Brass Pendant Lights, 1960s
By Florian Schulz
Located in Berlin, DE
Set of three wonderful large solid brass pendant lights by Florian Schulz. Germany, 1960s. Lamp sockets: One x E27 (E26) Measures: Diameter 20.1 in. Height of the body: 8.3 in. ...
Brass
Rare Art Deco or Bauhaus Pendant by Jindrich Halabala for UP zavody, 1930s
By Up Závody, Jindřich Halabala
Located in Praha, CZ
- Czechoslovakia - Very good original condition - Designer: J.Halabala - Maker. UP zavody - Very rare model, published in catalogue.
Chrome
A rare pair of 1950s Murano pendants light by Gino Sarfatti and Archimede Seguso
By Archimede Seguso, Arteluce, Gino Sarfatti
Located in London, GB
A rare pair of 1950s Murano glass and brass pendant light designed by Gino Sarfatti and Archimede Seguso. for Lighting company Arteluce.
Brass
Rare Pair of Glass and Wood Slat Pendants by Gunilla Jung for Orno Oy, Finland
By Gunilla Jung, Orno Oy
Located in Karis, Nyland
A rare pair of Finnish mid-century pendant lights combining softly glowing opaline glass with new, high-quality handmade wooden slat lampshades, produced to closely follow the origin...
Slate, Metal, Nickel
Rare Pair of Art Deco Era, Golf Ball Design Opaline Glass Pendant Lights Philips
By Phillips
Located in Lisse, NL
Beautiful shape and excellent condition pendants by Philips, circa 1920. Finding one rare original light fixture is a good thing, but finding two is always that extra bit special.
Brass
Rare Brown & White Ufo Pendant Lamp by Aloys F. Gangkofner for ERCO Leuchten
By Aloys F. Gangkofner, ERCO Leuchten
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
Rare Mid Century Modern 4-Flamed Pendant Lamp DD 39 by Philips Netherlands 1950s
By Philips
Located in München, BY
Extremely rare, lovely and highly decorative Mid-Century Modern four-flamed pendant lamp or ceiling light.
Aluminum
1 of 2 Rare Pink 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 materials, give a wonderful light effect when it is on. Sockets: One E27 standard bulb. Max 100 Watts. Light ...
Murano Glass
Largest Ever and Unique Rare Pair of White Alabaster Like Pendant Lights w Veins
Located in Lisse, NL
Extremely rare and realistic pair of ultra large alabaster-like chandeliers with 6 socket each.
Polyester
A Rare Lisa-Johansson Pape White Metal & Opaline Pendant FN 03-433, Orno 1940s
By Lisa Johansson-Pape, Orno Oy
Located in Helsinki, FI
A rare Lisa Johansson-Pape ceiling lamp model FN 03-433, manufactured by Orno Oy in Finland in the 1950s. A beautiful design with a shade full of x-shaped perforations that make the ...
Metal, Brass
Rare and Large Flower Pot Pendant Lamp by Verner Panton for Louis Poulsen 1971
By Louis Poulsen, Verner Panton
Located in München, BY
Extremely rare and large Mid-Century Modern flower pot pendant lamp with two-toned psychedelic pattern in exceptional blue color.
Metal
Rare Bent Karlby China Pendant with Stripes Made of Opaline Glass by Lyfa 1960s
By Lyfa, Bent Karlby
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Rare edition of the China pendent made of off-white opaline glass with thin stripes and brass fittings. It's designed by Danish Bent Karlby (1912-1998) and manufactured by the Danish...
Brass
1 of 12 Rare Designer Glass Pendant Lamp by Rolf Krüger for Staff, Germany 1970s
By Staff Leuchten, Rolf Krüger
Located in Aachen, NRW
Rare designer smoked glass pendant lamp by Rolf Krüger for Staff, Germany, 1970s, Germany, circa 1970-1979.
Smoked Glass
1 of 12 Rare Designer Glass Pendant Lamp by Rolf Krüger for Staff, Germany 1970s
By Staff Leuchten, Rolf Krüger
Located in Aachen, NRW
Rare designer smoked glass pendant lamp by Rolf Krüger for Staff, Germany, 1970s, Germany, circa 1970-1979.
Smoked Glass
Rare Set of 3 Large Art Deco White Enamel & Opaline Glass Pendant Lights, c 1920
Located in Lisse, NL
So if you are looking for a rare and beautiful set of pendants to grace your entry hall, kitchen or gallery then this timeless and stunning materials set could be perfect for you.
Enamel
$15,394
Rare Stilnovo chandelier.
By Stilnovo
Located in London, GB
Rare Stilnovo chandelier c1950 Great quality 7 light chandelier. Can hang close to ceiling as flush mount or on a chain. Brass, white glass and painted metal
Brass
Rare Midcentury Brass Chandelier, 1970s
Located in Praha, CZ
- extremely rare type - very nice style of lighting
Brass
Rare cubist bronze chandelier
Located in Hronská Breznica, Banskobystrický kraj
Rare cubist bronze chandelier with glass lampshades in excellent original condition.
Bronze
Rare Ceiling Light by Stilnovo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare Ceiling Light by Stilnovo, Italy, 1950s A rare and architecturally ambitious chandelier by Stilnovo, this piece reveals its full intention when viewed from below – eight spheri...
Metal
Rare 1800s Sanctuary Lantern
Located in Peekskill, NY
This is a fine 19th century hanging church sanctuary lantern. It was electrified at some point in the 20th century. The look is very rich in detail and in very good overall condition...
Bronze
$2,246Sale Price|50% Off
Rare Itsu Chandelier, 1950s
By Itsu
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Rare Itsu chandelier from the 1950s. Metal with brass details, marked Itsu. Good vintage condition, minor wear consistent with age and use.
Metal, Brass
Rare Functionalist Chandelier, 1930s
By Jindřich Halabala
Located in Praha, CZ
Very elegant and minimalistic pendant designed by Jindrich Halabala. Very good condition, chrome polished, rewired: 2x60W, E25-E27 bulbs. Height could be shortened on request. US ...
Chrome
Rare Stilnovo sputnik chandelier c1950
By Stilnovo, Oscar Torlasco
Located in London, GB
Rare Oscar Torlasco for Stilnovo sputnik chandelier. Italy c1950 Burnished brass
Brass
Rare Ceiling Lamp, 1960's
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare Ceiling Lamp, 1960's Additional Information: Style: Mid century, Scandinavian Probably produced in Sweden Dimensions (W x D x H): 50 x 50 x 28 cm
Brass
Enchanting Venini Atr. Reticello Murano Glass Lantern or Pendants 1940s
By Venini
Located in Rome, IT
Amazing and rare pendant with a precious hand blown "reticello " Murano glass cup with a delicate pure crystal cascade.
Blown Glass
Rare Vilhelm Lauritzen chandelier, 1946
By Louis Poulsen, Vilhelm Lauritzen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Rare Vilhelm Lauritzen brass chandelier with five opaline glass shades, each 19 cm. Designed 1946 and made 1940s-1950's at Louis Poulsen, Denmark. Fine original condition. Litera...
Brass
Stilnovo Rare Six-Light Chandelier
By Stilnovo
Located in New York, NY
Stilnovo rare chandelier consisting of six circular brass framed lights with textured acid-etched glass diffusers suspended at alternating heights from three black-painted stems or e...
Brass
Vintage Murano Exquisite & Rare Chandelier
By Murano Glass Sommerso
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Show stopper super dramatic Murano chandelier that suggests a magical floating sea creature. Newly rewired, two tier with blown glass leaves around the lower illuminated circle. 3 b...
Art Glass
Rare chandelier Angelo Lelii Arredoluce, 1958
By Angelo Lelii
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Rare chandelier designed by Angelo Lelii for Arredoluce in 1958. The project reflects the technical elegance and formal refinement that characterized Arredoluce’s production after th...
Brass
Rare Midcentury Chandelier by Veca
By VECA
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare vintage Italian midcentury chandelier with curved beveled glasses mounted on chrome frame / Made in Italy by Veca, circa 1960s Width: 10.5 inches / height: 11.5 inches / depth: ...
Glass
Rare Midcentury Chandelier by Veca
By VECA
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare vintage Italian midcentury chandelier with clear beveled glasses and white lenses in the center, mounted on chrome frame / Made in Italy by Veca, circa 1960s diameter: 10.5 inch...
Glass
Rare Swedish Ceiling Light, 1950s
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare Swedish ceiling light with grey lacquered metal shades with beautiful patina. Diameter: 54 cm.
Brass
$3,734 / item
1950 Rare Audoux Minet Rope Chandelier
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Composed of three rope arms arranged around the chandelier, these curve upward at their lower ends and are fitted with three original opal glass shades, adorned with thin cords along...
Rope, Opaline Glass
Rare Swedish Chandelier by Fagerhults, 1960s
By Fagerhult
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare large Swedish chandelier with 20 opaline glass shades, produced by Fagerhults Belysning, Sweden. 1960s.
Steel
Two 1950s tube pendant lamps consisting of two screwed-together copper bowls
Located in München, DE
Beautiful, rare tube pendant lamps consisting of two screwed-together copper shades.
Brass, Copper
$1,960Sale Price|20% Off
Rare Functionalist / Bauhaus Chandelier, 1920s, Restored
Located in Praha, CZ
A truly rare and eye-catching masterpiece of early European Modernism, this 1920s chandelier perfectly embodies the principles of the Bauhaus and Functionalist movements. The fixture...
Nickel
Rare 1960's Crystal Chandelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
What a beautiful and rare 1960's crystal light , this light is unique, it has two style in one, modern and classic together, the size and qualities of the crystal are beautiful, the ...
Crystal, Metal
Rare 1960s Cascading Stilnovo Chandelier
By Stilnovo
Located in New York, NY
Rare original 1960s Stilnovo chandelier with seven teardrop lights consisting of frosted opaline glass balls held by brushed aluminum and brass fittings, suspended at different level...
Brass, Aluminum
Rare large 1960's color lucite light
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A very nice and rare large 1960's lucite light , the color and patina is much nicer in person
Lucite
Rare Hans-Agne Jakobsson Ceiling Light, 1950s
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare and early seven-armed pendant in brass and opaline glass shades.
Brass
Rare Midcentury Chandelier Sputnik, Kamenicky Senov, 1970s
Located in Praha, CZ
- rare type - very nice style of lighting - marked by label
Brass
Rare suspension light by Guglielmo Ulrich
By Guglielmo Ulrich
Located in PAU, FR
Rare art déco suspension light by Guglielmo Ulrich in copper. Italy, 1930 Bulbs included
Copper
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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