1 of 2 Ceramic Terra Brown Ceramic Pendant Lights, Denmark, 1970
Located in Rijssen, NL
ceramic light sets and arrangements, all available on the website. All the lights are handmade by
Ceramic
$4,997 / set
H 51.19 in Dm 12.6 in
Pair of Axella Ceramic Taupe Green Ceramic Pendant Lights, Denmark, 1970
Located in Rijssen, NL
wooden details. Hanging on a steel cable the ceramic cones a real piece of art. Labelled and signed by
Ceramic
1 of 3 Ceramic Cognac Brown Ceramic Pendant Lights, Denmark, 1970
Located in Rijssen, NL
ceramic light sets and arrangements, all available on the website. All the lights are handmade by
Ceramic
1 of 4 Ceramic Brown Terra Ceramic Pendant Lights, Denmark, 1970
Located in Rijssen, NL
ceramic light sets and arrangements, all available in our frontstore. different playful sets available
Ceramic
1 of 5 Ceramic Cognac Blue Ceramic Pendant Lights, Denmark, 1970
Located in Rijssen, NL
colored blue ceramics, manufactured in the 1970s in Denmark. We have a multitude of unique colored ceramic
Ceramic
Pair of Trumpet Ivory Brown Ceramic Pendant Light, Denmark, 1970
Located in Rijssen, NL
ceramics, manufactured in the 1970s in Denmark. We also have a multitude of unique colored ceramic light
Ceramic
1 of 3 Ceramic Brown Beige Ceramic Pendant Lights, Denmark, 1970
Located in Rijssen, NL
ceramic light sets and arrangements, all available in our frontstore. different playful sets available
Ceramic
1 of 2 Ceramic Brown Beige Ceramic Pendant Lights, Denmark, 1970
Located in Rijssen, NL
ceramic light sets and arrangements, all available in our frontstore. different playful sets available
Ceramic
1 of 3 Brown Green Ceramic Pendant Lights, Denmark, 1970
Located in Rijssen, NL
ceramic light sets and arrangements, all available in our frontstore. different playful sets available
Ceramic
Pair of Trumpet Ivory Brown Ceramic Pendant Light, Denmark, 1970
Located in Rijssen, NL
ceramics, manufactured in the 1970s in Denmark. We also have a multitude of unique colored ceramic light
Ceramic
Brutalist Ceramic Pendant Lamp by Bodil Marie Nielsen, Circa 1950
By Bodil Marie Nielsen
Located in Paris, IDF
Brutalist ceramic lamp in the style of Provence Vallauris Ceramic in the shape of a tree trunk
Ceramic
1 of 3 Brown Blue Ceramic Pendant Lights, Denmark, 1970
Located in Rijssen, NL
ceramic light sets and arrangements, all available in our frontstore. different playful sets available
Ceramic
1 of 3 Cone Brown Ceramic Pendant Lights, Denmark, 1970
Located in Rijssen, NL
brown ceramics, manufactured in the 1970s in Denmark. We have a multitude of unique colored ceramic
Ceramic
Signed Danish Ceramic Pendant Lamp, Mid-Century, 1970s, 23\" Diameter
Located in Berlin, DE
Perfect 1970s danish ceramic lamp signed. 1x E27 / Model A.
Ceramic
1 of 4 Brown Green Ceramic Pendant Lights, Denmark, 1970
Located in Rijssen, NL
ceramic light sets and arrangements, all available in our frontstore. different playful sets available
Ceramic
$13,386 / set
H 16.15 in Dm 5.79 in
Ceramic Pendant Ceiling Lights, Carl-Harry Stålhane, Rörstrand, Sweden, 1950s
By Rörstrand, Carl-Harry Stålhane
Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län
Set of three rare bone china pendant lights by Carl-Harry Stålhane. Designed with an asymmetric
Ceramic
Tahin Ivory Terra Brown Flames Ceramic Pendant Light, Denmark, 1970
Located in Rijssen, NL
, manufactured in the 1970s in Denmark. We also have a multitude of unique colored ceramic light sets and
Ceramic
1 of 3 Ivory Brown Ceramic Pendant Lights, Denmark, 1970
Located in Rijssen, NL
ceramic light sets and arrangements, all available in our frontstore. different playful sets available
Ceramic
1 of 2 Brown Beige Ceramic Pendant Lights, Denmark, 1970
Located in Rijssen, NL
ceramic light sets and arrangements, all available in our frontstore. different playful sets available
Ceramic
Small Bowl Cobalt Yellow Aqua Ceramic Pendant Light, Denmark, 1970
Located in Rijssen, NL
yellow ceramics, manufactured in the 1970s in Denmark. We also have a multitude of unique colored ceramic
Ceramic
1960s Mid-Century Modern Red Ceramic Pendant Light, 33\" Diameter
Located in Antwerp, BE
Two red ceramic fat lave ceiling lights. Total height 37" - 95 cm. Height fixture 13" - 33 cm
Ceramic
Mid-Century Modern Ceramic Pendant Light by Goebel, Germany, 1970s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Ceramic ceiling lamp - ''PAN. Goebel'' - Germany, 1970s Ceramic lamp with an openwork lampshade
Ceramic
$3,569
H 52 in Dm 12.8 in
Unique Handcrafted Danish Ceramic Pendant Jette Hellerøe Light Fixture, 1970s
By Jette Hellerøe
Located in Lisse, NL
, very happy to have been able to purchase this rare ceramic light as well. We purchased it from the same
Iron
$385 / item
H 8 in W 8.25 in D 8.25 in
Brutalist Ceramic Pendant Lights, Gray-Brown & Copper Glaze, Circle Cut-Outs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Brutalist ceramic sculptural pendant lights. Each bell-shaped shade features a heavily textured
Ceramic
German Mid-Century Modern Fat Lava Ceramic Pendant Light, circa 1970s
Located in Barntrup, DE
A sculptural German Fat Lava pendant from the 1970s, combining expressive ceramic glazing with warm
Metal, Brass
$6,187Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 10.4 in Dm 3.75 in
Two light ceramic pendants by Roger Capron, Vallauris, France, 1960's
By Roger Capron
Located in Paris, FR
Two ceramic light pendant by Roger Capron, circa 1960's One is signed and open on the top, the
Ceramic
$2,617 / item
H 51.19 in Dm 14.18 in
1 of 3 Anthracite Yvory Blue Ceramic Pendant Lights, Denmark, 1970
Located in Rijssen, NL
a multitude of unique colored ceramic light sets and arrangements, all available on the website. All
Ceramic
1 of 3 Green Yellow Brown Ceramic Pendant Lights, Denmark, 1970
Located in Rijssen, NL
ceramic light sets and arrangements, all available in our frontstore. different playful sets available
Ceramic
1 of 3 Turquoise Blue Brown Ceramic Pendant Lights, Denmark, 1970
Located in Rijssen, NL
colored ceramic light sets and arrangements, all available in our frontstore. different playful sets
Ceramic
Set of Three Mid-Century Modern Organic Ochre Glazed Ceramic Pendants
Located in New York, NY
These pendants are handcrafted in ceramic and glazed, in Sweden , circa 1960. They offer a
Ceramic
Unusual Rebajes Ceramic Pendant Necklace
By Rebajes
Located in New York, NY
Unusual Rebajes enamelled ceramic necklace of "jewelled" pendants and beads strung on gilt chain
1 of 3 Cylinder Blue Brown Ceramic Pendant Lights, Denmark, 1970
Located in Rijssen, NL
ceramic light sets and arrangements, all available in our frontstore. different playful sets available
Ceramic
1 of 2 Yellow White Brown Ceramic Pendant Lights, Denmark, 1970
Located in Rijssen, NL
ceramic light sets and arrangements, all available in our frontstore. different playful sets available
Ceramic
$2,022 / item
H 51.19 in Dm 12.6 in
1 of the 2 Axella Ceramic Taupe Green Ceramic Pendant Lights, Denmark, 1970
Located in Rijssen, NL
wooden details. Hanging on a steel cable the ceramic cones a real piece of art. Labelled and signed by
Ceramic
$2,141 / item
H 51.19 in Dm 5.12 in
1 of 3 Yellow White Green Brown Ceramic Pendant Lights, Denmark, 1970
Located in Rijssen, NL
ceramic light sets and arrangements, all available in our frontstore. different playful sets available
Ceramic
$5,975
H 9 in Dm 13 in
Mid-Century Cool Umber Glazed Ceramic Pendant Chandelier with Amber Glass Detail
Located in New York, NY
This elegant Mid-Century Modernist pendant chandelier, crafted in France circa 1960, captures the
Ceramic, Glass
$2,260 / item
H 51.19 in Dm 14.18 in
1 of 3 Anthracite Ivory Brown SeaBlue Ceramic Pendant Lights, Denmark, 1970
Located in Rijssen, NL
a multitude of unique colored ceramic light sets and arrangements, all available on the website. All
Ceramic
$2,367 / item
H 51.19 in Dm 5.12 in
1 of 4 Green Yellow White Brown Ceramic Pendant Lights, Denmark, 1970
Located in Rijssen, NL
ceramic light sets and arrangements, all available in our frontstore. different playful sets available
Ceramic
$2,029 / item
H 51.19 in Dm 12.6 in
1 of the 3 Axella Ceramic Brown and Blue Ceramic Pendant Light, Denmark, 1970s
Located in Rijssen, NL
brown ceramic, with terracotta/warm orange glass details, manufactured in the 1970s in Denmark. With
Ceramic
$2,498 / item
H 51.19 in Dm 13.78 in
1 of the 2 Flat Round Brown Light Blue Ceramic Pendant Light, Denmark, 1970
Located in Rijssen, NL
ceramics, manufactured in the 1970s in Denmark. We also have a multitude of unique colored ceramic light
Ceramic
1960s Peekaboo Pendant Light Gold Ceramic
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Gold pendant lamp. 1960s Modern elegance vintage gold lamp ceramic pendant peekaboo light
Ceramic
Dutch Mid-Century Red Glazed Ceramic Ceiling Pendant with Cut-Outs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Dutch Mid-Century, 1960's red ceramic pendant lamp that features small, round cutouts on the top
Ceramic
1 of 2 Ceramic Pendant Lights, Denmark, 1970
Located in Rijssen, NL
blue ceramics, manufactured in the 1970s in Denmark. We have a multitude of unique colored ceramic
Ceramic
Cone Beige Orange Ceramic Pendant Light, Denmark, 1970
Located in Rijssen, NL
ceramics, manufactured in the 1970s in Denmark. We also have a multitude of unique colored ceramic light
Ceramic
$2,915 / item
H 31.5 in Dm 14.18 in
Italian Ceramic Flower Pendant Lights, Hollywood Regency Style, 1950s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Two Italian ceramic pendant lights painted with flowers. Diameter 14" - 36 cm. Height fixture 23.6
Brass
Ceramic pendant, Mette Lokke Stiil, Danish / Scandinavian Midcentury
By Mette Løkke Stiil
Located in Stockholm, SE
A rare stoneware pendant by danish ceramist Mette Lokke Stiil, 1960/70s. Glazed decor of flowers
Stoneware
Ceramic Green Blue Brown Pendant, Denmark 1960s
Located in Rijssen, NL
Stylish ceramic pendant light made in Denmark. The lamp is made of green, brown and blue ceramic
Ceramic
$3,891
H 14.97 in W 12.21 in D 1.58 in
Alexandre Ceramic Pendant, Art Deco, Circa 1958, Rare, Framed
By Jean Cocteau
Located in CANNES, FR
Jean Cocteau ( 1889 - 1963 ) " Alexandre " . circa 1958 . pendentif ovale . terre rouge / brun en relief . 2eme Variante . Ref: RB10 page 219 du catalogue raisonné . " very ...
Ceramic
$6,282Sale Price|44% Off
H 13.39 in W 9.85 in D 0.79 in
Original Ceramic Pendant Set: Chèvre-Pied & Double Masque, 1958
By Jean Cocteau
Located in CANNES, FR
Jean Cocteau (1889-1963) céramiques originales de Jean Cocteau . Pendentifs : "Chèvre-pied " 1958. pendentif ovale (9cm x7cm) . variante terre blanche en relief. " double masque " 1...
Ceramic
Ceramic Brown Beige Pendant, Denmark, 1970s
Located in Rijssen, NL
Stylish ceramic pendant light made in Denmark. The lamp is made of brown and beige ceramic with
Ceramic
Mid-Century Vibrant Red-Orange Ceramic Ceiling Pendant with Cut-Outs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century West-German glossy vibrant red-orange glazed ceramic pendant with contrasting matte
Ceramic
Ceramic Green Brown Beige Pendant, Denmark, 1960s
Located in Rijssen, NL
Stylish ceramic pendant light made in Denmark. The lamp is made of green, brown and beige ceramic
Ceramic
$4,700 / set
H 26.75 in Dm 9.25 in
Martha and Beaumont Mood, Pair of Pendants, Grey Ceramic, USA, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair grey ceramic pendants designed by Martha and Beaumont Mood and produced by Beaumont Mood
Ceramic
Marianne May Modernist Ceramic Grey, Ochre Pendant, 1960s
By Marianne May
Located in Copenhagen, DK
One of a kind Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern ceramic pendant designed and handmade by the artist
Ceramic, Stoneware, Pottery
French Designer, Pendant Light, Ceramic, France, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A brown ceramic pendant light designed and produced in France, c. 1970s. Wear consistent with
Ceramic
French Designer, Pendant Light, Ceramic, France, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A blue and white-glazed ceramic pendant light designed and produced in France, c. 1960s. Wear
Ceramic
1970s Danish Stoneware Ceramic Ceiling Light
By Demstrup Keramik
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Lovely stoneware ceramic pendant light by Demstrup Keramik from Denmark, 1975. Hand-built stoneware
Brass
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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