$4,997
H 39.38 in Dm 12.6 in
Pair of Ceramic Geometric Pendants by Jette Hellerøe for Axella Denmark, 1960s
Located in Rijssen, NL
A pair of Ceramic Geometric Pendants by Jette Hellerøe for Axella Denmark, 1960s. Stylish ceramic
Ceramic
Organic Modern Ceramic Artichoke Handmade Pendant, Denmark, 1960s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
ceramic pendant with soft petal shaped layers creating the appearance of an artichoke, an onion or a
Ceramic, Stoneware, Pottery
$2,498 / set
H 51.19 in Dm 7.88 in
Pair of Cone White Brown Beige Ceramic Pendant Lights, Denmark, 1970
Located in Rijssen, NL
striped ceramics, manufactured in the 1970s in Denmark. We also have a multitude of unique colored ceramic
Ceramic
Danish Modern Pendant for Axella Stenjøj
By Axella Stentøj
Located in San Antonio, TX
Handmade Danish modern ceramic pendant for Axella Axella Stenjøj, 1960s. Marked on the inside. This
Ceramic
Cute Petite Ceramic Shade Pendant Light, Italy 1960s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Petite ceramic pendant light. Made in Italy, circa 1960s by a ceramic Company. The combination of
Brass
Brown, Grey Simplistic Decor Stoneware Pendant, 1970s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Danish organic modern ceramic pendant with warm brown terracotta glaze and incised leaf-like lined
Ceramic, Stoneware, Pottery
Fratelli Fanciullacci Pendant Light c.1960
By Fratelli Fanciullacci
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT Mid-century Italian ceramic pendant swag light by Fratelli Fanciullacci. Original brass pull
Brass
1950s Aldo Londi Ceramic Bitossi Pendant Lamp for Italian Raymor
By Aldo Londi, Raymor
Located in Glendale, CA
1950s Aldo Londi Ceramic Bitossi Pendant Lamp for Raymor. This rare and sculptural Italian ceramic
Ceramic
Santa Fe Matteo Thun for Memphis Milano
By Memphis Group, Matteo Thun
Located in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Santa Fe by Matteo Thun for Memphis Milano. Ceramic pendant lamp. Light is E26 or E27. Shade size
Ceramic
Santa Monica Matteo Thun for Memphis Milano
By Memphis Group, Matteo Thun
Located in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Santa Monica by Matteo Thun for Memphis Milano. Ceramic pendant lamp. Light is E26 or E27. Shade
Ceramic
$1,079 / item
H 37.41 in Dm 15.75 in
1970s German Glazed Ceramic Iridescent Orange & Brown Pendant Hanging Light
Located in London, England
An unusual German glazed ceramic pendant hanging light in the Fat Lava style. The four outer
Aluminum, Brass
$3,200
H 8 in W 12 in D 12 in
Danish Ceramic Amber Glass Pendant Light by Jette Helleroe for Axella, 1960s
By Jette Hellerøe
Located in Chicago, IL
A 1960s Danish ceramic pendant by Jette Helleroe for Axella. The drum-shaped shade is wrapped in
Ceramic, Glass
Vintage Matte Stoneware "Beehive" Pendant Lamp by Jane and Gordon Martz
By Gordon & Jane Martz, Marshall Studios
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Ceramic pendant lamp designed by Jane and Gordon Martz for Marshall Studios as part of the "236
Metal
Mid-Century Modern White Danish Studio Pottery Pendant Lamp, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Ceramic pendant lamp from Denmark. An impressive object when switched on and off. The lamp body
Pottery
$333Sale Price|20% Off
H 2.37 in W 1.38 in D 0.4 in
Olivier Pettit — Ceramic Cross Pendant - 60s - Vallauris Era Ramié Capron
By Olivier Pettit
Located in Camblanes et Meynac, FR
Olivier Pettit — Ceramic Cross Pendant with Geometric Motifs, Ochre-Brown Glaze, Signed Style
Enamel
$3,331 / set
H 7.09 in Dm 5.52 in
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
Ceramic
Pendant Swag Lamp, American Art Studio Pottery 1950s
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Organic Modern ceramic pendant form lamp features a hand-crafted conical shade, decorated in soft
Ceramic, Pottery, Natural Fiber
$333Sale Price|20% Off
H 2.56 in W 1.19 in D 0.4 in
Olivier Pettit — Libra motif Pendant - 60s - Vallauris Era Ramié Capron
By Olivier Pettit
Located in Camblanes et Meynac, FR
Olivier Pettit — Ceramic Cross Pendant with Geometric Motifs, Ochre-Brown Glaze, Signed Style
Enamel
Scandinavian Ceramic Rope Pendant Light
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Scandinavian ceramic rope pendant light Sweden, 1970s Textured ceramic globe and canopy are the
Ceramic, Rope
$200Sale Price|20% Off
H 3 in L 21 in
LB offers Afghani Carnelian Pendant Turquoise Ceramic Carved Carnelian Necklace
By Lorraines' Bijoux
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
pendant Necklace. Carnelian beads of many configurations make up the string of beads. Rectangles, Barrels
Carnelian, Turquoise, Silver Plate, Sterling Silver, Brass
$200Sale Price|20% Off
H 2.5 in L 21 in
LB offers Vintage Mexican Malachite Sterling pendant Venetian Ceramic necklace
By Lorraines' Bijoux
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
Lorraine’s Bijoux has on offer a Large, Vintage, Mexican, Malachite, Sterling Silver pendant
Jade, Malachite, Pearl, Sterling Silver
Mid-century Ceramic moon space-age pendant
By Ceramano, Scheurich & Carstens
Located in Zemst, BE
Moon pendant in stoneware or ceramic Probably West-Germany, Scheurich Ball form with holes that
Ceramic
Italian Ceramic Globe Pendant by Umberto Ghersi, 1970s
By Umberto Ghersi
Located in Chicago, IL
A rare 1970s Italian pendant by Umberto Ghersi—sculpted in ceramic with a cratered surface. The
Ceramic
$1,803Sale Price|20% Off
H 39.38 in Dm 12.6 in
1960s Sejer Ceramic Brutalist Pendant Lamp – Sejer Factory
By Sejer Keramik
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
This striking Brutalist pendant lamp from the 1960s, produced by the Sejer factory, showcases: A
Ceramic
1 of 3 Ceramic Brown Beige Pendants, Denmark 1960s
Located in Rijssen, NL
, manufactured around the 1960s in Denmark. Two pendants have holes in the ceramic, creating a beautiful
Ceramic
Guillerme et Chambron French Oak & Ceramic Double Pendant Light
By Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Guillerme et Chambron French oak & ceramic double pendant light Designed by Robert Guillerme
Ceramic, Oak
Large Midcentury Pendant in Ceramic, Made in Denmark
Located in Lejre, DK
Large pendant in ceramic, designed and made in Denmark. Great original condition.
Ceramic
1 of the 3 Ceramic Brown Pendants, Denmark 1960
Located in Rijssen, NL
One of the three stunning round ceramic hanging lamp with a beautiful pattern, made with rich
Ceramic
Ivory & Brown Ceramic Trumpet Pendant Light, Denmark, 1970s
Located in Antwerp, BE
ceramic ceiling plate is 70 inches.
Metal
White Ceramic and Brass Adjustable Pendant Lamp, Italy
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in Italy, 1950s. It is made in white ceramic and brass. This pendant is a vintage item
Brass
B. M. Nielsen Organic Modern Ceramic Art Pendant, 1960s
By Steven Edwards, Lee Rosen, Axella Stentøj, Umberto Ghersi, Bodil Marie Nielsen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Unique handmade and organic decorated Danish Mid-Century Modern stoneware pendant by Danish
Ceramic, Pottery, Stoneware
1 of the 3 Ceramic Brown Blue Pendants, Denmark 1960s
Located in Rijssen, NL
ceramics, manufactured around the 1960s in Denmark. The pendants have holes in the ceramic, creating a
Ceramic
mid century PENDANT LIGHT with orange ceramic shade 1970s
Located in Mannheim, DE
Very beautiful 1970s pendant light. The shade is made of orange glazed ceramic with some red and
Ceramic
1960s Cool Ceramic Atomic Lamp Modern Pendant Black & Gold
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Pendant Lamp Cool modern atomic black ceramic hanging pendant light 1960s USA Perforated design
Metal
Pepe Mendoza Pendant Lanterns in Brass & Ceramic, 1950's
By Pepe Mendoza
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Set of three large-scale hanging pendant lanterns by Pepe Mendoza circa late 1950's. These examples
Brass
1 of the 4 Ceramic Green Brown Pendants, Denmark 1970
Located in Rijssen, NL
Stunning set of four round ceramic hanging lamps with a beautiful pattern, made with rich colored
Ceramic
Mid Century Modern White Matte Ceramic Saucer Pendant Lamp 1970s
Located in Troy, MI
Rare sculptural modernist pendant lamp circa 1970s White matte glazed ceramic with unique saucer
Ceramic
1970s Axella Danish brutalist ceramic stoneware pendant
By Axella Stentøj
Located in Frederiksberg C, DK
1960s Axella Danish brutalist ceramic stoneware pendant Mid-century Scandinavian striking Danish
Stoneware
1 of the 5 Ceramic Green Brown Pendants, Denmark 1970
Located in Rijssen, NL
Stunning set of five round ceramic hanging lamps with a beautiful pattern, made with rich colored
Ceramic
1 of the 4 Ceramic Green Brown Pendants, Denmark 1970
Located in Rijssen, NL
Stunning set of four round ceramic hanging lamps with a beautiful pattern, made with rich colored
Ceramic
$695
H 55.75 in W 19.5 in D 8.5 in
Mid-Century Double Ceramic Globe Pendant, Green Stained Wood, Cutout Design
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Double ceramic globe pendant light features two large textured ceramic globes with decorative
Ceramic, Wood
$1,480Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 14 in Dm 14 in
Pair of Large-Scale Ceramic Ball Globe Pendant Chandeliers
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Great looking pair of large-scale ceramic ball hanging fixtures. Each ball is 14" in diameter and
Ceramic
1 of the 4 Ceramic Green Blue Brown Pendants, Denmark 1970
Located in Rijssen, NL
Stunning set of four round ceramic hanging lamps with a beautiful pattern, made with rich colored
Ceramic
1 of the 3 Ceramic Brown Beige Terracotta Pendants, Denmark 1960s
Located in Rijssen, NL
ceramics, manufactured around the 1960s in Denmark. Each pendant has holes in the ceramic, creating a
Ceramic
1 of the 4 Ceramic Green Brown Blue Pendants, Denmark 1970
Located in Rijssen, NL
Stunning set of four round ceramic hanging lamps with a beautiful pattern, made with rich colored
Ceramic
1 of the 10 Ceramic Green Blue Brown Pendants, Denmark 1970
Located in Rijssen, NL
Several round ceramic hanging lamps with a beautiful pattern, made with rich colored green, blue
Ceramic
1950s Aldo Londi Ceramic Bitossi Pendant Lamp for Italian Raymor
By Raymor, Aldo Londi
Located in Glendale, CA
1950s Aldo Londi Ceramic Bitossi Pendant Lamp for Italian Raymor. This rare and sculptural Italian
Ceramic
$525 / item
H 8 in W 8 in D 8 in
Mid-Century Herda Bell Pendant, Red Glazed Ceramic, Circular Cut-Outs
By Herda
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Bell-shaped pendant from Herda demonstrates Dutch Mid-Century lighting design at its most practical
Ceramic
$7,615Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 47.25 in Dm 23.63 in
Murano Art Glass Brass and Ceramic Chandelier and Pendant, 1950
Located in Roma, Lazio
Linear but refined, this brass and white ceramic chandelier shows all the meticulous and complex
Brass
Mid-Century Ceramic Stoneware Green Starburst Pendant Light
Located in Charleston, SC
Mid-century stoneware pendant light from Germany. Ceramic surface is a nice textured multi-hue
Stoneware
Pair of Mid-Century 1960's Ceramic Swag Pendant Lights
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
A pair of Mid-Century ceramic swag pendant lights, circa 1960's, done in deep mustard yellow with
Ceramic
$5,354 / set
H 27.56 in Dm 13.78 in
Pair of Ochre Blue Cream Orange Ceramic Cone Pendants, Denmark, 1970
Located in Rijssen, NL
Stunning pair of hanging lamps with a cone shape, made with rich colored ceramics, manufactured in the 1970s in Denmark. Height is adjustable. We can deliver any length and color of...
Ceramic
$1,427
H 11.82 in Dm 11.82 in
Ceramic Hand Imprinted Orange Chandelier Pendant Il Picchio, Italy, 1970s
Located in Rome, IT
Rare spherical chandelier in lacquered orange ceramic attributed to Il Picchio. It has two
Ceramic
$9,519 / item
H 47.25 in Dm 23.63 in
Murano Art Deco Art Glass Brass and Ceramic Chandelier and Pendant, 1950
Located in Roma, Lazio
Linear but refined, this brass and white ceramic chandelier shows all the meticulous and complex
Brass
$2,974
H 29.53 in Dm 19.69 in
Guillerme and Chambron Pendant in Oak and ceramic , Edition Votre Maison
By Votre Maison, Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Mouscron, WHT
Guillerme and Chambron Pendant in Oak and ceramic , Edition Votre Maison the ceramic bowls are by
Oak, Ceramic
$606
H 29.14 in Dm 13.39 in
Midcentury Murano Pendant Light, Glass Shade in Various Colours Ceramic Mount
Located in Verviers, BE
Midcentury Murano pendant light, glass shade in various colours Hanging pendant light from the
Brass
$520Sale Price|20% Off
H 10.24 in Dm 7.09 in
Mid-Century Nordic Ceramic Tealight & Plant Hanger Pendant, c.1960s
By Ragnar Kjartansson
Located in Skien, NO
– Designed by Ragnar Kjartansson for Glit HF Pottery, ca. 1960s** This exquisite glazed ceramic pendant
Brass, 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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