$1,276Sale Price|20% Off
Bauhaus Indirect Ceiling Light, Nickel, Czechoslovakia 1930s
By Bauhaus
Located in Praha, CZ
Authentic Bauhaus ceiling light from the 1930s, crafted in Czechoslovakia. This elegant pendant features a wide, dish-shaped reflector in nickel-plated metal, designed to provide ind...
Metal, Nickel
$1,063Sale Price|20% Off
Bauhaus Brass pendant with Indirect Light, 1930s - Czechoslovakia
By Franta Anyz
Located in Praha, CZ
- Two separate circuits: 2+2 E25-E27 bulbs. Max 4x40W. - Cleaned, polished, rewired - compatible with US wiring - Beautiful age patina on brass surface. jr
Brass
Murano Moon Pendant Lamp Orange & White Glass by Carlo Nason for Mazzega 1960s
By Mazzega, Carlo Nason
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
The white inner glass ring is rotatable for indirect light. Chandelier illuminates beautifully and offers a lot of light.
Murano Glass
Unavailable
H 72.05 in W 92.49 in D 2.84 in
Artemide Suspended Square LEDBAR 96 w/ Direct & Indirect Light by NA Design
By NA Design, Artemide
Located in Hicksville, NY
Simple LED suspension lighting with steel cables for direct or direct/indirect lighting. The body is constructed of extruded aluminum with a clear, anodized matte finish and aluminu...
Aluminum
Unavailable
H 72.05 in W 58.08 in D 2.84 in
Artemide Suspended Square Ledbar 60 with Direct and Indirect Light by NA Design
By NA Design, Artemide
Located in Hicksville, NY
Simple LED suspension lighting with steel cables for direct or direct/indirect lighting. The body is constructed of extruded aluminum with a clear, anodized matte finish and aluminu...
Aluminum
Unavailable
H 72.05 in W 58.08 in D 2.84 in
Artemide Suspended Round Ledbar 60 with Direct and Indirect Light by NA Design
By NA Design, Artemide
Located in Hicksville, NY
Simple LED suspension lighting with steel cables for direct or direct or indirect lighting. The body is constructed of extruded aluminium with a clear, anodized matte finish and alu...
Aluminum
Bauhaus Chandelier with Indirect Light, 1930s
By Franta (Frantisek) Anýž
Located in Praha, CZ
Rare Bauhaus aluminum chandelier with two separate circuits: 2+3 E25-E27 bulbs. Max 5 x 40W Original condition, polished, rewired, US compatible. Bottom plate has some deformation....
Aluminum
A Decorative Chandelier for indirect light in the Louis XVI style.
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Very Fine and Decorative Chandelier for Indirect Light in the Louis XVI style.
Crystal, Bronze
Spectacular Gerald Thurston Indirect Light Ceiling Fixture for Lightolier
By Lightolier, Gerald Thurston
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Spectacular Gerald Thurston indirect light ceiling fixture for Lightolier. Unusually large and in excellent condition for a vintage piece. Rewired with original stem and canopy.
Brass
Sold
H 38.59 in Dm 17.72 in
Antique XL Osler / Holophane 'Semi-Indirect' Glass Plafonnier Light, c.1910
By Holophane, F. & C. Osler
Located in London, GB
An exceptional prismatic glass plafonnier pendant by Holophane. c.1910. The deep‑cut glass bowl bears the Holophane stamp to the rim and throws a beautifully even, characterful ligh...
Steel
Sold
H 55.12 in Dm 43.31 in
Extraordinary Large and Rare Gino Sarfatti Chandelier, Model "2040, " 1948
By Arteluce, Gino Sarfatti
Located in Rome, IT
Load-bearing conductor cable Model n. 2040, made in 1948 Brass, enameled aluminium Measures: H. 140 cm diam. 110 cm ; each light :10 x 7 cm. Model 2040, an indirect light chand...
Brass
Bauhaus Brass Chandelier with Indirect Light, 1930s
By Franta Anyz
Located in Praha, CZ
- Two separate circuits: 2+2 E25-E27 bulbs. Max 4x40W. - Cleaned, polished, rewired - compatible with US wiring - Beautiful age patina on brass surface. jr
Brass
Bauhaus Brass Chandelier with Indirect Light, 1930s
By Franta Anyz
Located in Praha, CZ
Two separate circuits: 2+2 E25-E27 bulbs. Max 4x40W. Cleaned, polished, rewired - compatible with US wiring Beautiful age patina on brass surface.
Brass
Rare Bauhaus Chandelier with Indirect Light by IAS, 1920s
By Franta (Frantisek) Anýž
Located in Praha, CZ
Beautiful simple and elegant chandelier with indirect light and adjustable lower bulb designed by Franta Anyz and executed by IAS in 1920s.
Metal
Rare Bauhaus Chandelier with Indirect Light by IAS, 1920s
By Franta (Frantisek) Anýž
Located in Praha, CZ
Beautiful simple and elegant chandelier with indirect light and adjustable lower bulb designed by Franta Anyz and executed by IAS in 1920s.
Metal
Rare Bauhaus / Functionalist Pendant with Indirect Light, 1930, Restored
Located in Praha, CZ
Made by IAS in early 1930 in Czechoslovakia. A very eye-catching piece! Carefully restored, nickel polished, new white paint, rewired. The height of central rod can be adjusted on ...
Nickel
Bauhaus Nickel-plated Chandelier by Napako, 1940s
By Napako
Located in Praha, CZ
Completely restored chandelier with indirect light. Made by Napako in 1940s.
Nickel
Brass Pendant 'Posa' Center Weight by Florian Schulz
By Florian Schulz
Located in London, GB
Original 1960's counterbalance pendant 'Posa' by Florian Schulz with centre weight. Strong and minimal pendant in a high quality spun brass moves smoothly up and down due to the soli...
Brass
$416Sale Price|20% Off
H 14.57 in W 12.21 in D 12.21 in
Vintage 60s Pendant Light Made in Italy - Large Opaline Orange and White Glass
Located in San Benedetto Del Tronto, IT
Explore the charm of the Sixties with this exquisite vintage 60s lamp, made in Italy. This striking piece features a stunning opaline glass shade in a vibrant orange and white combin...
Metal
Luna Orange Pendant Lamp By Gio Ponti
By Tato
Located in Milan, IT
Displaying an innovative elliptical design, this pendant lamp is made of white and polished orange plastic, enriched with glossy brass details. An icon of modern design first created...
Plastic
'Onos 55' Brass Pendant Lamp by Florian Schulz, 1970s Germany
By Florian Schulz
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Designed by Florian Schulz and crafted in Germany in the 1970s, this pendant light captivates with its elegant and functional design. Its sleek, minimalist aesthetic reflects the era...
Brass
$4,055
H 14.77 in Dm 14.77 in
Elegant Mid-Century Modern Brass Pendant Lamp by Florian Schulz Germany 1970s
By Florian Schulz
Located in München, BY
Rare and elegant Mid-Century Modern solid-brass pendant lamp or hanging light. Designed and manufactured by Florian Schulz, 1970s, Germany. Executed in solid brass , the lamp comes ...
Brass
Mid-Century Orange Glass Ceiling Lamp by Stilnovo, Italy, 1960s
By Stilnovo
Located in Hagenbach, DE
This striking mid-century pendant lamp was produced by the renowned Italian lighting manufacturer Stilnovo in the 1960s. The design features a bold, rounded shade made of vibrant ora...
Metal
$2,897
H 19.69 in Dm 21.66 in
Modernist Brass Pendant Lamp or Ceiling Fixture by Florian Schulz Germany 1980s
By Florian Schulz
Located in München, BY
Elegant and minimalist nickel-plated brass pendant lamp / ceiling fixture with adjustable hanging height. Designed & manufactured by Florian Schulz, Germany, 1980s. Executed in nick...
Brass, Nickel
BIG bauhaus Functionalism Pendant, Art Deco, 1930s
By Napako
Located in Praha, CZ
- Rare type - around 1930s - From Czechoslovakia - Bauhaus style. RJ
Chrome
Bauhaus Functionalist Ufo Pendant Lamp by Josef Hurka for Napako, 1930s
By Napako, Josef Hurka
Located in Żory, PL
This Bauhaus UFO pendant lamp was designed by Josef Hurka for Napako. Manufactured in the 1930s/1940s in the Czech Republic. It is in original vintage condition with nice patina.
Steel
$2,900
H 20 in W 19.75 in D 19.75 in
Swedish Designer, Pendant Light, Brass, Glass, Wood, Sweden, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass, dark-stained wood and etched glass pendant light designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1930s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 20.0"H x 19.75"W x 19.75"D Stem Length (inches): 3...
Brass
Italian Designer, Pendant Light, Brass, Glass, Italy, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and etched yellow glass pendant light designed and produced in Italy, c. 1940s. Moderate patina on brass. Wear consistent with age and use. Overall Dimensions (inches): 33....
Brass
$915Sale Price|20% Off
H 23.23 in Dm 19.69 in
1930s Bauhaus Chrome and Glass Pendant Light from Czechoslovakia
Located in Praha, CZ
Elegant Bauhaus pendant light produced in Czechoslovakia during the 1930s, featuring a wide chrome-plated metal reflector and a large frosted glass diffuser. The fixture’s discipline...
Metal, Chrome
Polished Brass Pendant Lamp by Florian Schulz, 1970s, Germany
By Florian Schulz
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Extraordinary polished brass pendant lamp designed by Florian Schulz and made in Germany in the 1970s. It is fascinating with its Exclusive Design. The height of the lighting is adju...
Brass
Austrian Designer, Pendant Light, Brass, Metal, Austria, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and white-lacquered metal pendant light designed and produced in Austria, c. 1950s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 43” H x 20” Diameter Dimensions of Canopy: 3” H x 3.5” D ...
Metal, Brass
$388Sale Price|20% Off
H 33.47 in Dm 18.12 in
1970s Czechoslovak Mid-Century Orange Opaline Glass Pendant Lamp
Located in Praha, CZ
This Mid-Century Modern pendant lamp was produced in Czechoslovakia in the 1970s, originating from the historic glassmaking region of Kamenický Šenov. The lamp features a distinctive...
Metal
Large Brass Pendant, circa 1950
By Stilnovo
Located in Vienna, AT
Large brass pendant from the 1940-1950s.The oversized cone-shaped body is made from a single polished sheet of brass, cut into strips that are attached to a brass ring on the bottom....
Brass, Steel
$1,313Sale Price|20% Off
H 33.08 in Dm 20.08 in
Rare Functionalist Chandelier made by UP Zavody in 1930s
By Jindřich Halabala, Up Závody
Located in Praha, CZ
Very rare Functionalist / Bauhaus chandelier designed by Jindrich Halabala for UP Zavody. Made of opaline glass, chrome, steel and walnut veneer. Glass in a perfect condtion. Item w...
Chrome
$3,305 / item
H 14 in W 48 in D 8 in
4-foot Pendant Light in Black Walnut with Brass Fixtures by Hinterland Design
By Hinterland Design
Located in Vancouver, BC
It’s believed that ancient Egyptians may have had the technology to harness electricity and create light thousands of years ago. This technology is referred to as the light of the De...
Brass
$434 / item
H 3.54 in W 4.92 in D 5.51 in
Galupa Art Deco Wall Sconce, Optical Glass & Aluminum, Up/Down Lighting
Located in İstiklal, TR
GALUPA Art Deco Wall Sconce, a masterpiece of design that effortlessly combines elegance and functionality. This stunning wall sconce is crafted in the timeless Art Deco style, featu...
Aluminum
$7,990 / item
H 23.63 in W 35.44 in D 15.75 in
Shelley Oval Belgian Linen & Brass Classic Modern Double Pendant by Wende Reid
By Wende Reid
Located in Chatswood, NSW
Minimal, tailored, glamorous, understated useful, modern with a hint of retro 1940's mid-century chic, oval, tapered, linen and brass, Shelley pendant lamp featuring two internal lig...
Brass
Yki Nummi 'Lokki' large white acrylic pendant for Innolux Oy
By Yki Nummi, Innolux Finland
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Yki Nummi 'Lokki' large white acrylic pendant for Innolux Oy. Designed in 1960, Nummi's innovative 'Lokki' is one of the best-known finnish design Classics. The name Lokki comes fr...
Metal
Large Bamboo Pair of Table Lamps with Brass Bases
Located in New York, NY
Large bamboo pair of table lamps with brass bases Beautiful and chic table lamps. Lovely brass bases and bamboo tops held by brass top. These are made to order in Italy. They can...
Brass
$9,734 / item
H 39.38 in W 9.85 in D 31.5 in
Parchment, Brass and Glass Table Lamp by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires
By Diego Mardegan
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Ventola table lamp by the artist Diego Mardegan exclusively for Glustin Luminaires. Beautiful two ways shade made of a brass structure, parchemin paper and waxed fabric hold by an...
Brass
Set of French Carved Alabaster Fixtures. Sold Individually.
Located in New York, NY
Set of six circa 1950's French carved alabaster light fixtures with 3 Edison interior lights and patinated bronze chain and canopy. Sold & priced individually. This is a natural...
Alabaster, Bronze
Gio Ponti 'Luna Sospensione' Pendant Lamp in Nickel for Tato Italia
By Gio Ponti, Tato Italia
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gio Ponti 'Luna Sospensione' Pendant Lamp in Nickel for Tato Italia Designed by Italian design icon Gio Ponti, this authorized Tato Italia re-edition is executed in brushed nickel h...
Nickel
$3,814 / item
H 15.75 in Dm 21.26 in
Mid-Century Modern Style Silk and Crystal Glass Umbrella Chandelier, Re-Edition
By Woka Lamps
Located in Vienna, AT
Different colours available Most components according to the UL regulations, with an additional charge we will UL-list and label our fixtures.
Brass
Mamun Bedside
Located in Singapore, SG
Mamun, which translates to trustworthy in Arabic, was designed by Studio Kallang in 2021 as a playful take on both midcentury and brutalist forms. Designer Faezah Shaharuddin intende...
Teak
$6,357 / item
H 27.56 in Dm 27.56 in
Murano Round Art Glass and Brass Midcentury Chandeliers and Pendant, 2000
Located in Roma, Lazio
Out of the ordinary chandelier from Murano glassworks, elegant golden colour, very original design. The Murano furnaces create an indisputable timeless design, simple but elegant at ...
Brass
Alba Top Pendant by Contain
Located in Geneve, CH
Alba top pendant by Contain Dimensions: D 15x H 100 cm (custom leght) Materials: Brass, 3D printed PLA structure and optical lens. Also available in different finishes. All our...
Brass, Other
$6,640 / item
H 21.26 in Dm 39.38 in
Blossom Large Organic Modern Belgian Linen and Brass Pendant by Wende Reid
By Wende Reid
Located in Chatswood, NSW
Blossom Pendant is large, sculptural and dramatic yet it floats like a blossom or a cloud. Its curves soften the space around it, while providing useful and atmospheric light levels....
Brass
A Round Leaning Club Chair, Upholstered in Pure Alpaca
By (after) Jean Michel Frank, Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann, Jacques Adnet, Jules Leleu
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
Superb round, leaning modern club chair, upholstered in pure Alpaca fabric. High quality handmade beech frames and upholstered in a soft, golden brown, premium 100% alpaca wool fabr...
Alpaca, Wood
$1,307Sale Price|20% Off
H 37.01 in Dm 23.63 in
Bauhaus UFO Chandelier, Restored Chrome & Glass, 1930s Czech Republic
Located in Praha, CZ
Very early UFO chandelier designed by Anyz and executed by IAS in 1930s. Chandelier was completely restored and is in a very good condition. New paint, only one scratch on upper side...
Metal, Aluminum, Chrome
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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