French Designer, Pendant Light, Glass, Rope, France, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A rope and glass pendant light designed and produced in France, c. 1930s. Overall Dimensions
Rope, Glass
Sonover, Pendant Light, Glass, Rope, Brass, France, 1930s
By Sonover
Located in High Point, NC
A glass, beige rope and brass pendant light produced by Sonover, France, c. 1930s. Wear consistent
Brass
French Designer, Pendant Light, Rope, Glass, France, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A rope, frosted glass and brass pendant light designed and produced in France, c. 1970s. Overall
Rope, Glass
Swedish Designer, Pendant Light, Alabaster, Rope, Sweden, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
An alabaster and brown rope and brass pendant light designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1930s
Alabaster
Scandinavian Pendant Light in Rope, Wood and Perspex
Located in Antwerp, BE
Large Scandinavian style pendant light from the 60s. Metal frame with jute rope, plastic light
Metal
Swedish Designer, Pendant Light, Glass, Rope, Brass, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass, beige rope, and etched glass pendant light designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s
Brass
Swedish Designer, Pendant Light, Alabaster, Rope, Brass, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
An alabaster, rope and brass pendant light likely designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s. Wear
Alabaster, Brass
French Designer, Pendant Light, Glass, Metal, Rope, France, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A metal, rope and blue-colored glass pendant light designed and produced in France, c. 1930s
Metal
French Designer, Pendant Light, Alabaster, Rope, Wood, France, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
An alabaster, rope and stained wood pendant light designed and produced in France, c. 1930s. Minor
Alabaster
French Designer, Pendant Light, Glass, Rope, Brass, France, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A pink-colored glass, rope and brass pendant light designed and produced in France, c. 1930s
Brass
French Designer, Pendant Light, Glass, Rope, Brass, France, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A glass, brown rope and brass pendant light designed and produced in France, c. 1930s. Overall
Brass
Swedish Designer, Pendant Light, Alabaster, Rope, Brass, Sweden, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
An alabaster, brown rope and brass pendant light likely designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1930s
Alabaster
French Designer, Pendant Light, Glass, Rope, Brass, France, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A red-colored glass, beige rope and brass pendant light designed and produced in France, c. 1930s
Brass
$3,400
H 32.25 in W 11.85 in D 11.85 in
French Designer, Pendant Light, Glass, Rope, Brass, France, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A marbled glass, brown rope and brass pendant light designed and produced in France, c. 1930s
Brass
$1,862Sale Price|20% Off
H 36.23 in Dm 12.6 in
Bamboo Rattan Pendant Light with Woven Rope Globe Lampshade
Located in Barcelona, ES
Mid-Century Modern woven rope and bamboo pendant / hanging light. Spain, 1960s. Rare find! This
Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan, Rope
$3,800
H 22 in W 15 in D 15 in
Edvin Ollers Attribution, Pendant Light, Glass, Rope, Brass, Sweden, 1930s
By Edvin Ollers
Located in High Point, NC
A glass, beige rope and brass pendant light attributed to Edvin Ollers for Elme Glasbruk, Sweden, c
Brass
1970s Ceramic Pendant Light Suspended on a on Rope, Denmark
Located in Praha, CZ
Long and heavy ceramic pendant light suspended on a rope. Manufactured in Denmark in the 1970's
Ceramic, Rope
$3,940
H 36 in Dm 15.7 in
Antique Multicolor Alabaster Pendant Light w. Rope Suspension & Matching Canopy
Located in Lisse, NL
with this stunning vintage alabaster pendant light. Handcrafted from richly veined multicolored
Alabaster, Brass
Gilt Metal Rope Lantern Pendant Light, Italian Design, 1960s
Located in Stamford, CT
Gilt metal rope and tassel pendant light with four bulbs.
Metal
Hanging Rope Light w/ Milk Glass Shade
Located in San Francisco, CA
A contemporary pendant light with a rope-covered cord, small milk glass saucer shade, and ceramic
Brass
Hanging Rope Light w/ Milk Glass Shade
Located in San Francisco, CA
A contemporary pendant light with a rope-covered cord, small milk glass saucer shade, and ceramic
Brass
Hanging Rope Light w/ Milk Glass Shade
Located in San Francisco, CA
A contemporary pendant light with a rope-covered cord, small milk glass saucer shade, and ceramic
Brass
$2,507
H 31 in Dm 15.7 in
Rare Art Deco Magic Color Alabaster Stone Pendant, Ceiling Light, Original Rope
Located in Lisse, NL
Rare alabaster pendant for an entrance, bedroom or any corner that can do with a style upgrade
Alabaster, Brass
Audoux Minet 1960s French Rope Lantern Pendant
By Adrien Audoux and Frida Minnet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful rope pendant lantern light by Adrien Audoux and Frida Minet from France, 1960s. Curved
Brass
$2,328
H 30 in Dm 9.5 in
Glorious Design and Color Art & Crafts Glass Pendant Light, Canopy and Rope 1930
Located in Lisse, NL
great looking Arts & Crafts design antiques then this stylish pendant from the 1930s could be perfect
Brass, Wire
$7,044
H 24 in Dm 17.7 in
Pure Art Deco White & Black Veins Alabaster Pendant Light Fixture, Rope & Canopy
Located in Lisse, NL
. Mind you, this striking light pendant is rewired to the highest standard for safe and immediate usage
Alabaster, Brass, Metal, Wire
Spanish Rope Hand Woven Pendant Lamp / Suspension with Fringe
Located in Barcelona, ES
Dome Shaped Pendant Hanging Light, Rope, Jute, Fringe. Spain, 1960s Rare suspension with hand
Jute, Rope, Cord, Trimming
Mid-Century Modern French Rope Ceiling Light, Antique, Plug-in, 1950s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Incredible rope French ceiling light.
Rope
Rope Ceiling Light in the Style of Audoux Minet, circa 1950
By Adrien Audoux and Frida Minnet
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Rope and glass ceiling light in the style of Audoux Minet.
Rope, Glass
$1,432
H 38.59 in W 5.52 in D 7.88 in
Audoux Minet Attributed Rope Ceilling Light 2 Green Glass balls France, 1950
By Adrien Audoux and Frida Minnet, Vibo
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
This Ceilling Light can be attributed to Audoux Minnet, Frida, and Adrian, considering their
Rope, Glass
Art deco alabaster pendant light
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Good quality art deco period alabaster ceiling light circa 1930. Dish shaped with carved design on
Alabaster
Alabaster Art Nouveau Pendant Light, 1900s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Stunning and rare Art Nouveau pendant light. Striking Dutch design from the 1900s. Original multi
Alabaster, Brass
French Art Deco, Classical Rope & Alabaster Ceiling Light, 1930s
Located in Odense, DK
This exceptional art deco ceiling lamp is a rare French classical alabaster pendant dating to the
Alabaster, Metal
Mid-Century Modern Ceramic Pendant Light, 1970s
Located in Brussel, BE
Boho and charming pendant lamp made of a UFO-like lampshade made of orange patina enameled ceramic
Enamel
Art Deco alabaster hanging pendant light
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Art deco alabaster hanging pendant light circa 1930. Good quality alabaster dish light of smaller
Alabaster
Swedish Designer, Pendant Light, Fabric, Sweden, 1960s
Located in Boden, SE
A creme white fabric string pendant light designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1960s. Elevate any
Rope, Pine
Mid century Wedgwood inspired Scandinavian pendant light
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Mid century wedgwood inspired Scandinavian pendant light circa 1930. Beautiful quality circular
Rope, Glass
Art Deco Pendant Light, Marbled Glass and Brass, 1930s
Located in Praha, CZ
Elegant Art Deco pendant light produced in Czechoslovakia during the 1930s. The lamp features a
Brass
Antique Art Deco Alabaster Pendant Light, Sweden Circa 1920
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This Antique Pendant produces a warm and natural amber glow highlighting the organic shades of it's
Alabaster
Metal Tassels & Twisted Rope Motive 8 Candles Light Fixture Chandelier MINT
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Metal Tassels & Twisted Rope Motive 8 Candles Light Fixture Chandelier MINT
Steel
$3,200
H 43 in Dm 46 in
Large Early 6 Light Twisted Rope Chandelier - Frosted and Wavy Prismatic Shades
Located in Peekskill, NY
home lighting. The look is light and airy featuring long flowing twisted brass rope. The 6 matching
Brass
Swedish Designer Pendant light Mid Century modern lamp 1960s
Located in Boden, SE
Creme white fabric string pendant light designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1960s. Elevate any
Rope, Teak
$1,100 / item
H 314 in Dm 27.5 in
Iris Pendants Organic Hanging Light Sculpture Design by Studio Lloyd
Located in New York, NY
pendants are made out of a round steel frame, the Studio Lloyd signature multifilament rope, handcrafted
Rope
Large Jugendstil Alabaster Pendant Light with Dramatic Natural Veining
Located in Lisse, NL
A striking and generously proportioned alabaster pendant light, measuring approximately 19.75
Alabaster, Brass, Wire
$4,179
H 26 in W 19.5 in D 8.8 in
Top Art Deco Design Brass and Two Light Alabaster shades Pendant Light / Fixture
Located in Lisse, NL
design, from which the two arms 'grow' makes this Art Deco pendant a real visual treat, both on and off
Alabaster, Brass, Wire
$18,480 / item
H 14 in W 22 in D 22 in
Sirius Amber Color Chandelier with Mold Blown Glass, Brass and Leather Details
By Bianco Light & Space
Located in Hawthorne, CA
using light, symmetry, and modular tessellation as concepts for building forms. Constructed from mold
Brass
$2,328
H 26.38 in Dm 11.82 in
Rattan Bamboo Pendant Hanging Light / Lantern with Chinoiserie Accents, 1950s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Spanish Modernist Bamboo Rattan Pendant Lamp Woven Rope Globe Lampshade, Spain, 1950s. Rare find
Wicker, Cane, Rope, Bamboo, Rattan
$5,018
H 19 in Dm 13.85 in
Exceptional Art Deco Hand Carved & Layered Alabaster Pendant Light / Chandelier
Located in Lisse, NL
striking pendant a real eyecatcher, both with the light switched on and off. It comes with the original
Alabaster, Metal, Brass
$16,160 / item
H 14 in W 22 in D 22 in
Sirius Amber Color Chandelier with Mold Blown Glass, Brass and Leather Details
By Bianco Light & Space
Located in Hawthorne, CA
using light, symmetry, and modular tessellation as concepts for building forms. Constructed from mold
Brass
$4,179
H 23 in Dm 15.7 in
Great Design & Colors Antique Art Deco Alabaster Flush Mount / Pendant Light
Located in Lisse, NL
remarkable and ideal size pendant is no exception. The matching style brass canopy and perfect 'rope chain
Alabaster, Metal, Brass
Unique Art Deco and Perfect Size, Multi Layered Glass Shade Pendant Light
Located in Lisse, NL
Another top quality, antique pendant light with the wow factor. This unique, good size and stylish
Metal, Aluminum
$1,982 / set
H 7.09 in Dm 13 in
Art Deco Floral Glass Pendant Light, Hand-Painted Thin Pressed Glass Shade, 1920
Located in Antwerp, BE
Art Deco Floral Glass Pendant Light, Hand-Painted Thin Pressed Glass Shade, 1920s Bring a touch of
Rope, Glass
Handcrafted Mid-Century Modern Coconut Leaf, Wicker and Shade Pendant Light
Located in Lisse, NL
perfect finish to this rare design pendant light and the chain makes this light adjustable in height as
Brass, Iron
$2,823
H 27 in Dm 16.6 in
Art Deco Organic & Vibrant Wisteria Plant Design Enameled Glass Pendant Light
By Loys Lucha
Located in Lisse, NL
decorative art then you will love this striking pendant. What you are seeing here is a one of a kind, hand
Brass
$3,820
H 47 in Dm 42 in
Loys Lucha French Art Deco Organic & Vibrant Floral Design Glass Pendant Light
By Loys Lucha
Located in Antwerp, BE
pendant. What you are seeing here is a one of a kind, hand painted and enameled pendant. With early 20th
Brass
Rare Art Deco Enameled w. Vibrant Colors Glass Pendant Light by Loys Lucha
By Loys Lucha
Located in Lisse, NL
passionate about early 20th-century decorative art, then this striking 4-light pendant will undoubtedly
Brass, Enamel
$1,970
H 46 in Dm 19 in
Rare and Handcrafted Mid-Century Modern Brass and Bronze Pendant, Ceiling Light
Located in Lisse, NL
Stylish, midcentury made and height adjustable light fixture with a great patina. This rare 1970s
Brass, Bronze, Wire
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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