Retro Hanging Lamps
1970s European Mid-Century Modern Retro Hanging Lamps
Brass
1970s Slovak Mid-Century Modern Retro Hanging Lamps
Glass
Mid-20th Century Industrial Retro Hanging Lamps
Metal
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Hanging Lamps
Metal
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Hanging Lamps
Brass
1970s German Retro Hanging Lamps
Metal
1970s Slovak Modern Retro Hanging Lamps
Chrome
1970s Polish Industrial Retro Hanging Lamps
Iron
1970s German Mid-Century Modern Retro Hanging Lamps
Metal
1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Retro Hanging Lamps
Brass
1960s Slovak Mid-Century Modern Retro Hanging Lamps
Metal
1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Retro Hanging Lamps
Brass
1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Retro Hanging Lamps
Brass
1970s Slovak Mid-Century Modern Retro Hanging Lamps
Metal
1950s Belgian Retro Hanging Lamps
Brass
1960s Italian Modern Retro Hanging Lamps
Chrome
1980s Mid-Century Modern Retro Hanging Lamps
Metal
1960s French Bohemian Retro Hanging Lamps
Bamboo
1970s Finnish Retro Hanging Lamps
Copper, Metal
1950s Czech Mid-Century Modern Retro Hanging Lamps
Metal
1970s German Mid-Century Modern Retro Hanging Lamps
Bakelite
Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Retro Hanging Lamps
Glass, Wood
1970s German Mid-Century Modern Retro Hanging Lamps
Bakelite
1970s Retro Hanging Lamps
Metal
1960s German Mid-Century Modern Retro Hanging Lamps
Metal
1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Retro Hanging Lamps
Metal
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Hanging Lamps
Murano Glass
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Hanging Lamps
Murano Glass
1960s German Mid-Century Modern Retro Hanging Lamps
Chrome
1970s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Retro Hanging Lamps
Aluminum
1960s British Mid-Century Modern Retro Hanging Lamps
Plastic
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Hanging Lamps
Chrome
1970s German Retro Hanging Lamps
1960s Dutch Retro Hanging Lamps
Metal
Mid-20th Century Polish Industrial Retro Hanging Lamps
Metal
1960s German Mid-Century Modern Retro Hanging Lamps
Opaline Glass
1970s German Mid-Century Modern Retro Hanging Lamps
Metal
Late 20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Retro Hanging Lamps
Metal, Chrome
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Retro Hanging Lamps
Aluminum
1960s British Mid-Century Modern Retro Hanging Lamps
Plastic
1960s British Mid-Century Modern Retro Hanging Lamps
Plastic
1960s Finnish Retro Hanging Lamps
Copper
1970s Danish Modern Retro Hanging Lamps
Glass
1960s German Space Age Retro Hanging Lamps
Chrome
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Retro Hanging Lamps
Metal
1970s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Retro Hanging Lamps
Brass
Late 20th Century German Space Age Retro Hanging Lamps
Plastic
1950s Italian Art Deco Retro Hanging Lamps
Brass
1960s German Mid-Century Modern Retro Hanging Lamps
Metal, Brass
Mid-20th Century Dutch Industrial Retro Hanging Lamps
Enamel
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Hanging Lamps
Aluminum, Brass
1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Retro Hanging Lamps
Metal
1960s Slovak Mid-Century Modern Retro Hanging Lamps
Metal
Late 20th Century German Space Age Retro Hanging Lamps
Plastic
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Hanging Lamps
Metal
1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Retro Hanging Lamps
Brass
1960s German Mid-Century Modern Retro Hanging Lamps
Glass
1970s European Retro Hanging Lamps
Metal
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Retro Hanging Lamps
Metal
1970s European Retro Hanging Lamps
Metal
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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 hanging lamp?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021A hanging lamp is a light fitting that is suspended from the ceiling usually by a chain or a metal rod. They are generally used as a decorative fixture in homes, hotels and offices. Find a collection of antique and vintage hanging lamps on 1stDibs today.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Arc lamp is the name of a lamp that hangs over a sofa or chair. Base designs vary in size and shape but all support one or more arcing necks, each bearing a shade. Typically, arc lamps have dome shades. However, dome shades may also differ. Find a collection of arc lamps on 1stDibs.
- How do I use a hanging oil lamp?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022To use a hanging oil lamp, remove the oil font from the base and fill it three-quarters of the way with clear lamp oil. Return the font and close the base. Twist the knob to raise the wick until it is a little less than 0.25 inches above the burner. Light with a match or lighter. After extinguishing and allowing time for cooling, trim the burned end off of the wick. You'll find a collection of hanging oil lamps on 1stDibs.
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