Vintage Chinese Shanghai Deco Glass Pendant, c. 1920
Located in Chicago, IL
Sculpted of a milky white opaque glass, the ruffled pendant is trimmed with a thin band of clear glass.
Vintage 1920s Chinese Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Art Glass
Vintage Chinese Shanghai Deco Glass Pendant, c. 1920
Located in Chicago, IL
Sculpted of a milky white opaque glass, the ruffled pendant is trimmed with a thin band of clear glass.
Art Glass
Vintage Chinese Shanghai Deco Glass Pendant, c. 1920
Located in Chicago, IL
Sculpted of a milky white opaque glass, the ruffled pendant is trimmed on the underside with thin bands of bright blue for subtle color.
Art Glass
Vintage Chinese Shanghai Deco Glass Pendant, c. 1920
Located in Chicago, IL
Sculpted of a milky white opaque glass, the ruffled pendant is trimmed with a thin band of bright blue for a pop of color.
Art Glass
Art Deco Ruffled Murano Hand Blown Glass Pendant Waved Pink, 1970
Located in Rijssen, NL
Beautiful Ruffled Hand Blown Murano Glass Pendant, 1970. This rare piece is a real eye catcher and suitable for many different interiors.
Murano Glass
Art Deco Ruffled Murano Hand Blown Glass Pendant Transparent Pink, 1970
Located in Rijssen, NL
Beautiful Ruffled Hand Blown Murano Glass Pendant, 1970. This rare piece is a real eye catcher and suitable for many different interiors.
Murano Glass
Art Deco Ruffled Murano Hand Blown Glass Pendant Pink Marbled, 1970
Located in Rijssen, NL
Beautiful Ruffled Hand Blown Murano Glass Pendant, 1970. This rare piece is a real eye catcher and suitable for many different interiors.
Murano Glass
Victorian Revival Brass Ruffled Glass 4 Light Parlor Pendant Light Chandelier
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique drop light pendant chandelier. Made of brass featuring Victorian styling with four ruffled frosted / satin glass shades.
Brass
Victorian Revival Brass Ruffled Glass 3 Light Parlor Pendant Light Chandelier
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique drop light pendant chandelier. Made of brass featuring Victorian styling with three ruffled frosted / satin glass shades.
Brass
1 of 3 Art Deco Ruffled Murano Hand Blown Glass Pendants Red Pink, 1940
Located in Rijssen, NL
Beautiful ruffled hand blown Murano glass pendants, 1970. These are is a real eye catchers and suitable for many different interiors.
Glass
1 of 5 Art Deco Ruffled Murano Hand Blown Glass Pendants Red Pink White, 1940
Located in Rijssen, NL
Beautiful ruffled hand blown Murano glass pendants, 1970. This are is a real eye catchers and suitable for many different interiors.
Glass
1 of the 3 Art Deco Ruffled Murano Hand Blown Glass Pendants Pink White, 1940
Located in Rijssen, NL
Beautiful ruffled hand blown glass pendants, 1940. This rare set is a real eye catcher and suitable for many different interiors.
Art Glass
Collection of Frosted Ruffled Prismatic Pendents - 7 Inch
Located in Peekskill, NY
We have a collection of these small Holophane pendents. They are priced and sold per lamp. They are prismatic glass but have a soft delicate look. The shade is frosted with a pleasin...
Art Glass
Collection of Frosted Ruffled Prismatic Pendents - 5 Inch
Located in Peekskill, NY
We have a collection of these small Holophane pendents. They are priced and sold per lamp. They are prismatic glass but have a soft delicate look. The shade is frosted with a pleasin...
Glass
Brass 4 Arm Glass Ruffled Shades Pole Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
Traditional style chandelier with four arms, with clear glass ruffled shades and an antique brass finish pole. This requires four standard Edison style medium base bulbs. This light ...
Brass
$1,275 / set
Pair of Ruffled Shaded Glass and Brass Fixtures
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A wonderful design with crown like brass three part top mount with inner mount for the twin lights. Deep ruffled shades in delicate shaded amber to opaline glass. Not wired. Will req...
Brass
Double Eastlake Holophane Chandelier - Ruffled Shades and Capped Bulbs
Located in Peekskill, NY
This is a nice light and airy double chandelier. Its all brass with 2 milk glass ruffled shades. Also unique to this lamp are the capped bulbs to cut down glair. That gives the lamp ...
Brass
French Art Deco Blue and White Opalescent Ruffled Glass Ceiling Light, 1930s
Located in Barntrup, DE
French Art Deco ceiling light with blue opalescent gracefully ruffled glass shade and brass fittings, France, circa 1930s. An elegant French Art Deco ceiling light executed in press...
Metal, Brass
$1,320Sale Price|20% Off
Brass Electric & Gas 7-Light Chandelier & Diamond Cut Ruffled Glass Shades c1890
Located in Big Flats, NY
This antique brass chandelier, dating to approximately 1890, features a distinctive design for both electric and gas illumination. The fixture is adorned with seven lights, each fitt...
Brass
French Art Deco Opaline Ruffled Amber Art Glass Shades Wood & Chrome Chandelier
Located in Coimbra, PT
Fabulous Bauhaus French Art Deco with gorgeous opaline cased ruffled glass shades/chromed brass 2-light chandelier. Measures: Width 32 in/ 81 cm Height 28.5 in/ 72 cm Depth 11 in / 2...
Chrome
Vintage Asian Style Chinoiserie Faux Cinnabar Large Red Statues Male & Female
Located in Topeka, KS
The female Geisha wears her long trim kimono complete with a gold belt and pendant holding a ruffled front skirt and oversized draped sleeves with gold trim.
Plastic, Plaster, Paint
1 of 3 Industrial Pendant with Unusual Ruffled Edge
Located in Pasadena, CA
Priced and sold separately. Wonderfully designed pendant light with great design. Measures: 7" H x 17" W x 17" D x 21" Total H with chain and canopy.
Bell Jar with Ruffled Top
Located in Atlanta, GA
Whimsical bell jar with unique smoked glass and ironwork
Tin, Iron
Pair of Early 20th Century American Industrial Ruffled Pendant Lights
Located in Chicago, IL
A wonderful and playful pair of early 20th century American industrial light fixtures with red enamel ruffled shades. Fixtures have been re-wired for US.
Steel
Classic Antique Ruffled Milk Glass Pendants
Located in Peekskill, NY
We have a nice collection of these early ruffled pendants. These are the quintessential early electrical fixtures.
Vintage Chinese Shanghai Deco Glass Pendant, c. 1920
Located in Chicago, IL
Sculpted of a milky white opaque glass, the ruffled pendant is trimmed with a thin band of clear glass.
Art Glass
Collection of 4 Ruffled Milk Glass Pendants
Located in Peekskill, NY
This is a set of four 6.5 inch ruffled bell milk glass shades. We are always collecting buying and trying to put matching sets together. They have a nice warm glow when lit and all h...
Brass
Collection of 4 Ruffled Vaseline Glass Pendants
Located in Peekskill, NY
This is a set of four 6.5 inch ruffled bell vaseline glass shades. We are always collecting buying and trying to put matching sets together. They have a nice warm glow when lit and a...
Brass
Early 20th Century Fluted Ruffle Glass Pendant Light
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Petite, early 20th century pendant light with fluted glass shade with ruffled edge and brass pull chain hardware is newly wired with tan braided cloth cord to hang 77.25 inches overall.
Brass
Petite Industrial Ruffled Ribbed Frosted Glass Pendant Lights
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of petite, early 20th century, industrial, pendant lights feature bell shaped, ribbed frosted glass shades with ruffled skirts and brass paddle switch fitters are newly wired wi...
Brass
Pair of Industrial Ruffled Milk Glass Disc Pendant Lights
Located in Brooklyn, NY
We more ruffle milk glass pendant lights in various sizes.
Brass
Petite Early 20th Century Opaline Ruffle and Brass Pendant
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Petitie, early 20th century pendant light with opaline ruffle shade and brass paddle switch fitter is newly wired with black braided cloth cord to hang 52 inches at full length.
Brass
Large Industrial Ruffled Porcelain Enamel Gas Station Pendant Light
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Large, industrial, gas station pendant light features a pie crust ruffle, green and white porcelain enameled shade with brown enameled fitter on 36 inches of chain.
Metal
Rare Pair of 11 Inch Ruffled Mint Glass Pendant Lamps
Located in Peekskill, NY
Milk glass disc shades are becoming the quintessential look in industrial lighting. You will find flat and pleated examples in abundance. The rarest examples are the soft wavy shades...
Brass
Ruffled train station lamps
Located in Peekskill, NY
This is a matching pair of galvanized metal pendent lamps. This type of lamp was often found on train platforms from the 1920 - 1940. Most examples were painted tin... but these lamp...
Rare Pair of 10" Ruffled Milk Glass Pendent Lamps
Located in Peekskill, NY
Milk glass disc shades are becoming the quintessential look in industrial lighting. You will find flat and pleated examples in abundance. The rarest examples are the soft wavy shades...
Brass
Limburg Etched Champagne Glass Pendant
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in New York, NY
Exquisite Champagne colored handblown glass pendant with a ruffled edge and etched starburst details suspended from three adjustable brass bead chains.
Brass
Pair Italian Gold Murano Glass Flush Mount or Wall Mount Lights, circa 1960
By Murano 5
Located in Houston, TX
Wonderful pair of ruffled Murano glass pendants, handblown in Italy, circa 1960.
Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Large Murano Ceiling Pendant Light
By Venini
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Thick Murano bell shaped and ruffled pendant with brass hardware and ceiling cover
Art Glass, Glass
Chinese Shanghai Deco Glass Pendant
Located in Chicago, IL
Sculpted of a milky white opaque glass, the ruffled pendant is trimmed with thin bands of bright green for a pop of color.
Glass
Industrial Ruffled Holophane Bell Pendant Light
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Industrial pendant light features a ribbed Holophane bell shade with ruffle trim on a brass fitter, newly wired with 40 inches of brown cloth cord to accept a medium socket bulb up t...
Brass
Industrial Ruffled Bell Holophane Glass Pendants Light
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Industrial, ruffled bell-shaped, prismatic, Holophane glass pendant light with brass fitters and socket is newly wired with braided gray cloth cord.
Brass
Early 20th Century Ruffle Holophane Pendant Light
By Holophane
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Early 20th century, industrial pendant light with ruffle edged, prismatic Holophane glass dome shade, brass fitter, porcelain socket and canopy on metal backplate hangs at an overall...
Brass
Prismatic Holophane Ruffled Bell Shade Pendant Lights
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Early 20th century, industrial, Holophane glass pendant lights feature deeply cut, prismatic, wide ruffle, bell-shaped shades with brass fitters and pull chains are newly wired for 2...
Glass
Milk Glass Pie Crust Ruffle Bell Pendant Light
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Industrial pendant light features a milk glass, bell-shape shade with pie crust ruffle edges with brass paddle switch fitter is newly wired with 48 inches of braided black cloth cord...
Brass
Early 20th Century Cut Glass Ruffled Dome Pendant Light
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Early 20th century pendant light with a ruffled edge, cut glass dome shade and brass hardware is newly wired with 48 inches of brown braided cloth cord.
Brass
Modern Double Brass Prism Holophane Ruffled Shade Pendant Light
Located in New York, NY
New modern brass double pendant light fixture with original antique clear ruffled prism glass Holophane shades with pinstripe detail.
Brass
Antique Italian Milk Glass Pendant With Ruffled Hand-Blown shade
Located in Houston, TX
Antique Italian single light: Nice old iron pendant fixture with antique milk glass bell-shape shade.
Metal
Art Deco Ruffled Murano Hand Blown Glass Pendant Transparent Pink, 1970
Located in Rijssen, NL
Beautiful Ruffled Hand Blown Murano Glass Pendant, 1970. This rare piece is a real eye catcher and suitable for many different interiors.
Murano Glass
Art Deco Ruffled Murano Hand Blown Glass Pendant Pink White, 1970
Located in Rijssen, NL
Beautiful Ruffled Hand Blown Murano Glass Pendant, 1970. This rare piece is a real eye catcher and suitable for many different interiors.
Murano Glass
Large Ruffled Bell Holophane Pendents
Located in Peekskill, NY
You rarely see these beautifully ruffled prismatic glass lamps. We found a small collection of these oversized domes. We love these large decorative Holophane lamps because of the wo...
Glass
Modern 4 Arm Ruffled Glass Shades Brass Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
This Modern style brass plated steel four arm ruffled glass shades chandelier showcases modern elegance. The brass plated steel frame creates a sleek and stylish look, while the ruff...
Steel
Late Victorian Four-Arm Chandelier with Green Ruffled Shades
Located in Petaluma, CA
This cute little chandelier offers some nice brass work as well as four unusual period green ruffled shades. Perfect for a bedroom or any other room. We can lengthen or shorten to yo...
Brass
French Blue Opaline Glass Ruffled Ceiling Light with Bronze Fitting
Located in Miami, FL
Petite vintage French blue opaline glass raffled ceiling light with bronze fitting. In perfect working condition and uses one light bulb max. 60 watts.
Metal, Bronze
Antique Etched Foliate Glass Pendant Light with Blue Trim
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Antique, late 19th century, pendant features a ruffled, intricately etched, foliate pattern glass shade with light blue trim and open brass fitter.
Brass
Italian Marble Female Bust
Located in New York, NY
Exquisitely detailed with ruffled collar, hanging pendant and flower corsage.
Twisted Cloth Cord Pendant With Ruffled Holophane Shade
By Holophane
Located in Portland, OR
Typical of functional lighting of the early 20th century, this simple twisted cloth-cord pendant is paired with a sweet ruffled Holophane prismatic shade, designed to distribute the ...
Custom Green Enamel Ruffle Lights
Located in Spokane, WA
Green enamel ruffle lights with adjustable swivel tops. Possible barn/gas station, industrial lights, artistically recreated to dining, or retail lighting. Priced individually. Ma...
Enamel, Brass
Italian Blue and White Resin and Chrome Ruffled Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
Italian Blue and White Resin and Chrome Ruffled Chandelier
Chrome
Beyond-Charming Fixture with Prismatic Shade, c1900
Located in Portland, OR
"So cute" is all we can say about this simple combination of small brass pendant and ruffled prismatic reflector shade with period-authentic carbon-filament bulb.
Murano Bell Shape Ruffled Hanging Glass Pendant
Located in Southampton, NY
Murano ruffled glass with white on white swirl.
Brass
Vintage Chinese Shanghai Deco Glass Pendant, c. 1920
Located in Chicago, IL
In the early 20th century, major Chinese cities such as Shanghai and Tianjin were swept up in the Art Deco design movement. Design, architecture, art, fashion, and furniture were all...
Art Glass
Swedish Designer, Pendant Light, Glass, Brass, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and glass pendant light designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 13.5"H x 18.5"W x 18.5"D Stem Length (inches): 5.5" Dimensions of Canopy: 2...
Brass
Art Deco Pendant Lamp, Glass Shade, Brass Holder, Germany, 1930s
Located in Schwerin, MV
Pink Art Deco rod pendant light from the first half of the last century - 1930s - with a domed glass shade. This rod pendant light looks particularly good in tall historic apartment...
Metal, Brass
French Art Deco Lustre Glass Ceiling Pendant Chandelier, circa 1925
Located in Labrit, Landes
Art Deco chandelier or lustre, French Frozen glass and chrome 1925 Good condition Shipping: D 35 H 11 3.8 Kg.
Chrome
Fantastic Pink Murano Palmette Chandelier
Located in Rome, IT
Luxury pink Palmette Murano glass chandelier with a gold metal frame. Price is for 1 item. Available also a pair and a pair of sconces. 8 light bulbs, E27 dimension Dimensions: Chan...
Metal
Italian, Murano, Late Art Deco Blown Glass Pendant Light, ca. 1940’s
Located in Atlanta, GA
The central column supporting a flared canopy atop a large bulb-shaped bowl with a single light socket
Blown Glass
$2,841
H 30 in Dm 15.9 in
French Pure Art Deco Glass Pendant Light / Chandelier, Daum Pierre D'Avesn 1930s
By Daum, Pierre D'Avesn
Located in Lisse, NL
Another top quality made, antique French Art Deco pendant light with the wow factor. This Art Deco chandelier by Pierre D'Avesn was all hand-crafted at Daum's (Croismare, Nancy) stu...
Brass
$1,091Sale Price|20% Off
H 20.48 in Dm 13.78 in
French Art Deco Lustre Glass Ceiling Pendant Chandelier, circa 1930
Located in Labrit, Landes
Art Deco chandelier or lustre, French Frozen glass and brass 1930 Good condition a chip on the glass, not disturbing (please see last photo). Shipping: D 35 H 11 1.2 Kg.
Fabric, Glass
$2,273
H 31 in Dm 14 in
Good Size & Pure Art Deco Layered Glass Art Pendant / Chandelier with Rope, 1915
Located in Lisse, NL
Stunning and practical size, glass pendant of great quality AND condition. This rare design chandelier from the heydays of the European Art Deco era will never fail to impress and...
Brass
Art Deco adjustable pendant with glass shade vienna around 1920s
Located in Wien, Au
Brass polished and stove enameled The wire is new Height from: 106cm - 210cm Middle position: 135cm Original opal glass shade
Brass
Art Deco Pendant Lamp, Glass Shade, Brass Holder, Germany, 1930s
Located in Schwerin, MV
Art Déco Stabpendelleuchte aus den 1930er - 1940er Jahren mit sehr schönem profiliertem, rosanem Glasschirm. Der Glaschirm ist braun marmoriert und befindet sich in einem guten Zusta...
Metal, Brass
Swedish Art Deco Glass Chandelier, 1930s
By Arvid Böhlmarks Lampfabrik, Orrefors
Located in Vienna, AT
Lovely Swedish Art Deco glass chandelier from the 1930s. Large “raw glass” disc with relief decorations of stars, eagles and sun rays – partially frosted to accentuate the motifs. Th...
Brass
Art Deco Glass, Brass & Fabric Pendant, Sweden 1930s
By Glossner AB, Einar Backstrom
Located in NUEMBRECHT, NRW
Elegant Swedish Grace era Pendant, 1930s to 1940s. This 1930s Swedish pendant lamp is a refined example of Art Deco or early modernist design, characterized by a harmonious combinat...
Brass
Italian Designer, Pendant Light, Brass, Glass, Italy, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and white Reticello glass pendant light designed and produced in Italy, c. 1950s. In vintage condition, with visible wear consistent with age and use. Light surface scratche...
Brass
Art Deco Pendant Vienna Around 1920s with Original Cut Glass Shade
Located in Wien, Au
Art Deco pendant vienna around 1920s with original cut glass shade. Brass polished and stove enameled. Original cut glass shade.
Brass
Adjustable Art Deco pendant with opal glass shade vienna around 1920s
Located in Wien, Au
Adjustable Art Deco pendant with opal glass shade vienna around 1920s Brass polished and stove enameled Opal glass shade The hight is adjustable from 90cm up to 177cm Middle position...
Opal, Brass
1880 English Aesthetic Bamboo Cabinet with Japonesque Design
Located in Darien, CT
A beautifully crafted example of English Aesthetic Movement design, this circa 1880 bamboo cabinet reflects the period’s fascination with natural materials and Japanese influence. M...
Brass
Art Deco Pendant Light Signed Arvers (André Delatte)
Located in NANTES, FR
Art Deco pendant light, circa 1930. Molded-pressed glass bowl featuring a dahlia motif with blue patina. Signed "Arvers" (Arvers France mark), a line created by André Delatte for his...
Bronze
$463Sale Price|20% Off
H 33.86 in Dm 18.12 in
Mid-Century Large Modernist, Mazzega Murano Pendant Lamp, by Carlo Nason, 1960s
By Carlo Nason, Mazzega
Located in Verviers, BE
By Carlo Nason for Mazzega This carefully made glass lampshade with streaks of green on a glass base and a delicate green edge along the ruffled edge provides the color contrast. The...
Art Glass, Blown Glass
Mid-Century Chandelier by Ludib, Bratislava, 1960’s
Located in Praha, CZ
Made in Czechoslovakia Made of Glass,Brass,Metal 2x60W,E27 or E26 socket Re-polished With Aged Patina Fully Functional Original condition.
Metal, Brass
British Opaline Glass Flush Mount Ceiling Lamps
Located in Amsterdam, NL
British opaline glass flush mount. Metal bulb holder with brass glass holder. White opaline glass Brass ceiling plate / wall plate : diameter 10 cm / 3.94 inches Weight: 0.90 kg / ...
Brass
John Dickinson Style White Plaster Shell Form Pendant Light Fixture
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
John Dickinson Style White Plaster Shell Form Pendant Light Fixture.
Plaster
$198
H 30.32 in W 7.88 in D 7.88 in
Vintage Predominantly Blue Art Deco Pendant Light with Beautifully Painted Glass
Located in Harderwijk, NL
Vintage Predominantly Blue Art Deco Ceiling Lamp with Beautifully Painted Glass If you're looking to highlight your personal style in your interior, lighting has always been a perfe...
Glass
$12,500 / set
H 35 in W 19 in D 21 in
Set of Six Solid Oak Dining Chairs by Guillerme et Chambron, France, 1960s
By Guillerme et Chambron
Located in North Miami, FL
Vintage Oak dining chairs designed in 1965 by the world-famous French duo, Robert Guillerme and Jacques Chambron. These dining chairs perfectly explain why, through proportions, uni...
Fabric, Oak
Muller Frères Art Deco Pendant Light
By Muller Frères
Located in NANTES, FR
Art Deco pendant light, circa 1930. Molded-pressed glass bowl featuring a bird motif. Red patina. Bronze mount. Electrified, 3 lights, B22 sockets. In perfect condition. Total heigh...
Bronze
$2,499 / item
H 8.6 in W 9.4 in D 12.6 in
Hans-Agne Jakobsson 'Tratten' Verdigris Patinated Outdoor Sconce for Örsjö
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Örsjö Industri AB
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Hans-Agne Jakobsson 'Tratten' verdigris patinated outdoor sconce for Örsjö. An exclusive made for U.S. and UL listed authorized re-edition by Örsjö of the classic Swedish design th...
Metal
$4,328
H 59.06 in Dm 20.08 in
Early 20th C. Antique XL F. & C. Osler Cut Glass Silver Plafonnier Light, c.1910
By F. & C. Osler
Located in London, GB
A beautifully formed large scale glass plafonnier light made by F. & C. Osler. c.1910 An exceptional early 20th‑century scarce light fitting, featuring a delicately hand‑cut glass b...
Steel
British Frosted Glass Flush Mount Ceiling Lamps
Located in Amsterdam, NL
British clear glass flush mount. Metal bulb holder with brass glass holder. Frosted glass with many lines and irregularities Brass ceiling plate / wall plate : diameter 10 cm / 3.94...
Brass
Large Finnish Mid-Century Rya Tapestry
Located in New York, NY
Impressive Large Finnish Mid-Century Rya Tapestry. within a dark red border there is a geometric flower motif in orange, purple, green and cream shades. Very good vintage condition.&...
Wool
$4,350
H 21 in W 42 in D 41 in
Vintage Egyptian Revival Travertine Coffee Table Attributed to Maitland-Smith
By Maitland Smith
Located in Morristown, NJ
An impressive Egyptian Revival coffee table combining monumental sculptural form with natural stone, inspired by the timeless architecture and symbolism of ancient Egypt. The substa...
Travertine
$909
H 18.9 in W 27.17 in D 15.36 in
Mid Century Modern, Oak Nesting Tables by Henning Kjærnulf, Denmark, 1960s
By Henning Kjærnulf, EG Kvaliteet
Located in Rødding, DK
Solid oak and ceramic tile-top nesting tables by Henning Kjærnulf, Denmark, 1960s. Each top is inset with a grid of hand-decorated ceramic tiles carrying individually rendered circul...
Ceramic, Oak
$5,000
H 96 in W 22 in D 0.75 in
6-Panel Folding Screen by Tony Duquette, Printed from his Original Artwork
By Tony Duquette
Located in Palm Desert, CA
A dramatic and visually captivating six-panel folding screen by iconic designer Tony Duquette, featuring a large-scale printed reproduction of his original watercolor painting of Ven...
Other
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.
Designer Eva Menz wants the light to "evoke curiosity and a sense of wonder."
Working with resin, a tricky material, has created moments of failure — and enlightenment.
Commissioned for the lakeside villa of a Finnish industrialist, it illuminated visits with dignitaries.
Across New York, there’s no shortage of statement lighting on view.
The 1920s design is a thrilling combination of saturated colors, ancient motifs and modern aesthetics.
Designed by a giant of Swedish lighting, the large-scale fixtures bring major drama.
The alluring pendant light exemplifies the designer’s winsome mid-career work.
Before founding the Memphis Group, Sottsass bent the rules of lighting design with the wonderfully wavy Cometa.