Retro Ceiling Pendant
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Retro Ceiling Pendant
Metal, Aluminum
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Ceiling Pendant
Brass
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Ceiling Pendant
Metal, Brass
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Ceiling Pendant
Murano Glass
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Ceiling Pendant
Brass
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Ceiling Pendant
Brass
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Ceiling Pendant
Metal
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Ceiling Pendant
Metal
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Ceiling Pendant
Murano Glass
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Ceiling Pendant
Brass
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Ceiling Pendant
Brass
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Ceiling Pendant
Brass
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Ceiling Pendant
Brass
1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Retro Ceiling Pendant
Brass, Chrome
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Ceiling Pendant
Brass, Metal
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Ceiling Pendant
Chrome
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Retro Ceiling Pendant
Metal
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Ceiling Pendant
Glass
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Ceiling Pendant
Metal
1960s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Retro Ceiling Pendant
Copper, Steel
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Ceiling Pendant
Metal
Mid-20th Century Hollywood Regency Retro Ceiling Pendant
Crystal
1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Retro Ceiling Pendant
Brass
1970s Italian Modern Retro Ceiling Pendant
Metal
1960s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Retro Ceiling Pendant
Copper, Steel
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Ceiling Pendant
Brass
1960s German Mid-Century Modern Retro Ceiling Pendant
Murano Glass, Plastic
1950s Retro Ceiling Pendant
Glass
1960s Mid-Century Modern Retro Ceiling Pendant
Metal
1960s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Retro Ceiling Pendant
Brass, Steel
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Ceiling Pendant
Metal, Chrome
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Ceiling Pendant
Metal, Brass
Mid-20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Retro Ceiling Pendant
Brass
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Ceiling Pendant
Metal, Brass
1960s German Mid-Century Modern Retro Ceiling Pendant
Chrome
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Ceiling Pendant
Murano Glass
Mid-20th Century Swedish Hollywood Regency Retro Ceiling Pendant
Brass
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Retro Ceiling Pendant
Metal
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Ceiling Pendant
Metal, Chrome
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Ceiling Pendant
Brass
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Ceiling Pendant
Metal
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Ceiling Pendant
Metal, Brass
1980s Asian Industrial Retro Ceiling Pendant
Aluminum
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Ceiling Pendant
Metal, Brass
1980s French Mid-Century Modern Retro Ceiling Pendant
Aluminum
1970s French Mid-Century Modern Retro Ceiling Pendant
String, Wicker
1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Retro Ceiling Pendant
Metal
Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Retro Ceiling Pendant
Rattan
1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Retro Ceiling Pendant
Metal, Wire
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Ceiling Pendant
Crystal, Brass
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Retro Ceiling Pendant
Metal
1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Retro Ceiling Pendant
Metal
1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Retro Ceiling Pendant
Aluminum
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Ceiling Pendant
Metal, Brass
1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Retro Ceiling Pendant
Metal
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Ceiling Pendant
Brass, Nickel
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Ceiling Pendant
Brass, Nickel
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Ceiling Pendant
Metal
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Ceiling Pendant
Copper
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Retro Ceiling Pendant
Crystal, Brass
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Finding the Right chandeliers-pendant-lights for You
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 and vintage 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 (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), 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.
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 whimsical — like the work of Beau & Bien’s Sylvie Maréchal, frequently inspired by her dreams — 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.
- What is a ceiling pendant?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021A ceiling pendant is a lone light fixture that hangs from the ceiling. It is usually suspended with the help of a chain, metal rod or cord. They can be used in various areas of the home, such as in a kitchen or in a bathroom. Find a variety of antique and vintage ceiling pendants on 1stDibs.
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