$626Sale Price|20% Off
’Saturn’ Pendant Light designed by Jo Hammerborg for Fog & Morup, 1960s
Located in Tel Aviv-Yafo, Tel Aviv District
The ‘Saturn’ pendant light, designed by Jo Hammerborg for Fog & Mørup in the 1960s, is an iconic example of Scandinavian modern lighting.
Metal
1950s Rare Saturn Pendant Light
Located in New York, NY
A rare Saturn Pendant made out blown and sandblasted glass having amber yellow center with a clear disc including playful designs of stars and planets. circa 1950.
Blown Glass
Mid-Century Saturn Pendant Light by Jo Hammerborg for Fog & Morup, 1960s
By Jo Hammerborg
Located in Hamburg, DE
The Saturn is a classic from the Danish manufacturer Fog & Mørup from a design by Jo Hammerborg from the 1950s. It is a very simple and symmetrical Minimalist design with attention t...
Metal
Mid-Century Saturn Pendant Light by Jo Hammerborg for Fog & Mørup, 1960s
By Jo Hammerborg
Located in Hamburg, DE
The Saturn is a classic design by the Danish manufacturer Fog & Mørup after a design by Jo Hammerborg circa 1950. Here an early version from the production between 1957 and 1963. It ...
Metal
Eiffel hanging lamp by jo Hammerborg for Fog & Mørup, 1960s.
By Jo Hammerborg
Located in Genève, GE
A rare saturn pendant light called 'Tunika'. Designed by Jo Hammerborg in 1966 and manufactured in Denmark by Fog & Mørup during the late 1960s.
Metal
Jo Hammerborg Tunika Copper Pendant Lamp for Fog & Mørup, Danish 1960s
By Jo Hammerborg
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A rare saturn pendant light called 'Tunika'. Designed by Jo Hammerborg in 1966 and manufactured in Denmark by Fog & Mørup during the late 1960s.
Aluminum
$1,650 / set
1960s Prescolite 'Saturn' Ring Pendant Light
By Prescolite
Located in Surrey, BC
Matched pair of Mid-Century Modern pendant lights by Prescolite. The Minimalist design features three tiers of 'Saturn' style concentric metal rings. Re-wired and CSA approved to cur...
Metal
$1,836Sale Price|20% Off
Post Modern Frosted Glass Saturn Light Fixture
Located in Riverdale, NY
Elegant Post Modern Frosted Glass Saturn Light Fixture from the 1980's of chrome and thick sandblasted green glass. A central core of chrome rods support a seafoam green glass shade ...
Chrome
Planetarium Chandelier Amber Murano Glass and Metal by VeArt, Italy, 1970s
By VeArt
Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR
Mid-Century Modern Space Age Cascade planetarium saturn Chandelier ceiling pendant light lightning lamp in amber and clear Murano glass ball sphere globe and metal chrome structure b...
Metal, Chrome
Saturn Light Fixture
Located in Culver City, CA
This hanging lighting fixture will lend character and a bright cheer to an appropiate setting. While its shape may remind one of the planet Saturn the overall effect is one of delight.
Chrome
Nickel And Etched Glass Saturn Hanging Light
Located in London, GB
Deco Nickel and etched glass saturn hanging light. Currently electrified for the UK.
Nickel
SATURN - Modern light fixture, black color, metal and glass
By Ariel Zuckerman
Located in Tel-Aviv, IL
Saturn has always interested me, and it was only natural that the shape of the ring and its circle would inspire the new lighting collection. Looking at the front view, it is difficu...
Metal
Saturn Pendant Light by Jo Hammerborg for Fog & Mørup, Denmark, 1963
By Jo Hammerborg
Located in Valby, 84
He was head of design at Fog & Mørup who has produced a vast amout of danish lamp classics. This pendant he named Saturn, and it do look like its floating in space when lit.
Copper
Mid-Century Star Saturn French Two Tone Pendant Light
Located in London, GB
A stylish two tone pendant light. France, c1960s. The saturn style glass rim sits on top of the glass globe, so it is optional.
Metal
Sonneman Polished Aluminum Saturn Style Light Fixture
Located in North Miami, FL
Extremely rare, this totally rewired and repolished original RETRO light fixture shows in form of planet with rings orbiting its atmosphere. Very futurist yet simple and beautiful. ...
Aluminum
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H 10.5 in Dm 14 in
Classic Mid Century 3-ring "Saturn" pendant light attrib to Kurt Versen / Alzak
By Kurt Versen
Located in Buffalo, NY
Classic Mid Century 3-ring "Saturn" pendant light attrib to Kurt Versen manufactured by Alzak,, Very unusual size..
Metal, Aluminum
1930s Gio Ponti & Pietro Chiesa Saturn Pendant Light for Fontana Arte
By Pietro Chiesa, Gio Ponti, Fontana Arte
Located in Praha, CZ
- Made in Italy - Fully functional - Newly wired - Good original condition.
Glass, Wood
Scandinavian Functionalist 'Saturn' Ceiling Light, 1930s
Located in Oslo, NO
Wonderful and dreamy ceiling light on a chrome steel frame and shade in opaline glass with a circular saturn ring. Most likely designed and made in Sweden, circa 1930s second half...
Chrome
Scandinavian Functionalist 'Saturn' Ceiling Light, 1930s
Located in Oslo, NO
Wonderful and dreamy ceiling lamp on a chrome steel frame and shade in opaline glass with a circular Saturn ring in frosted glass. Most likely designed and made in Sweden, circa ...
Glass, Opaline Glass
Danish Saturn Pendant Light, by Jo Hammerborg for Fog & Mørup, 1960s
By Fog & Mørup, Jo Hammerborg, Fog and Morup
Located in Brussels , BE
Danish Saturn Pendant light - By Jo Hammerborg for Fog & Mørup 1960s.
Metal
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H 7.49 in Dm 11.82 in
Saturn, Copper and Black Pendant Light by Jo Hammerborg in 1963 for Fog & Mørup
By Fog & Mørup, Jo Hammerborg
Located in Frederiksberg, DK
Saturn pendant light by Jo Hammerborg in 1963 for Fog & Mørup - very attractive copper and black hanging lamp in very good vintage condition!
Aluminum
"Saturn" Ceiling Light
Located in New York, NY
Celestial inspired chandelier in brass and enamel. A whimsical fixture.
Brass, Enamel
Saturn Pendent Light Made in Milan
Located in New York, NY
Stylish modernist pendant light made in Milan, 1960, very unusual form polished chrome, light bulb can be focused ether down or sideways, the length is adjustable. Beautiful quality,...
Chrome
Italian Six-Light Gino Sarfatti Style Saturn Chandelier
By Gino Sarfatti
Located in Fairfax, VA
Elegant six-light chrome Saturn chandelier with opal glass.
Chrome
Jo Hammerborg Copper Ceiling Light Saturn, Fog & Mørup, Denmark, 1963
By Fog & Mørup, Jo Hammerborg
Located in Haderslev, DK
Saturn is especially good as a table light where the acrylic grids ensures a non glare light.
Copper
Incredible Five-Light Slipper Chandelier with Saturn Motif, circa 1938
Located in Portland, OR
Following the dazzling worldwide success of the 1925 International Exhibition of Modern Decorative and Industrial Arts in Paris, Art Deco was introduced to the world as the style of ...
Rosso Glass Wall Mirror
By Specchi Veneziani
Located in Milan, IT
Crafted in the finest Murano tradition, this exquisite Venetian mirror is a true work of art. Assembled with crystal and gold elements, and adorned with red glass flowers, each piece...
Glass
$653Sale Price / item|55% Off
H 33.47 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in
Dining Chairs by Henning Kjærnulf, Model Razorblade, Denmark, Oak
By Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Set of striking dining chairs by Henning Kjærnulf, made of oak and boucle. Refreshing design with bold Baroque coming together nicely with Mid-Century Modernism. Model: Razorblade ...
Oak
Large Seventies curved bouclé sofa, Italy, 1970s
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Brooklyn, NY
FREE LOCAL DELIVERY WITHIN NEW YORK CITY Curved sofa from the late 20th century, featuring an organic, bean-like shape. The backrest slopes asymmetrically to provide better support ...
Bouclé
Pair of French Wrought Iron Martini Tables
Located in London, GB
Wrought iron martini tables, hand made in England inspired by an original 1940s French design. Finished with a natural bronze patina as standard. Can also be supplied in black or gi...
Iron
$3,990 / item
H 15.75 in W 74.81 in D 29.14 in
Mustard Velvet Daybed with V-Shaped Beechwood Base, Model V
By Dusty Deco
Located in Los Angeles, CA
DD V daybed is an exclusive daybed made by hand in Bosnia and Herzegovina by skilled craftsmen with long experience in wood and upholstery. Both frame and the characteristic V-shaped...
Fabric, Beech, Velvet
Swedish Grace Dining Chairs in Birch & Velvet 1920s
By Axel Einar Hjorth
Located in Odense, DK
Wonderful set of 4 dining chairs from the 1920s in the style of Axel Einar Hjort.
Velvet, Birch
$27,500
H 46.46 in W 101.58 in D 20.28 in
Ernesto Valabrega for Studio Vittorio Valabrega Decorative Fireplace Mantel
By Vittorio Valabrega
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Ernesto Valabrega for Studio Vittorio Valabrega, decorative fireplace mantel, lacquered wood, plaster, glass, iron, Italy, 1930s This striking decorative fireplace mantel, presumabl...
Iron
Paper Table Lamp
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Paper Table Lamp is a delicate lamp made of fibres from mulberry bark, which gives the material an irregular structure. This makes each lamp unique, something that adds to its charac...
Papercord
George Smith Mohair Velvet Ottoman Sofa Banquette
By George Smith
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Monumental bespoke mohair velvet tufted sectional banquette sofa custom designed by George Smith, London UK. The grand "ottoman sofa" was commissioned by Samantha Todhunter Design fo...
Hardwood, Mohair
Amoeba Walnut Coffee Table
By Jerry Nance
Located in New Hampton, NY
Walnut coffee table based on the style of historical pieces. This coffee table features an irregularly curved tabletop with vertical grain thick-veneered perimeter. Three turned Waln...
Wood, Walnut
A large pendant by Harald Notini
By Harald Notini
Located in Long Island City, NY
A ceiling lamps model “11555” designed by Harald Notini for Arvid Böhlmarks Lampfabrik, Stockholm, 1940s. Shade in ivory glass, braided rattan, brass. Glass shades H 23″, Drop 55″. ...
Blown Glass
$1,517 / set
H 9.85 in W 5.91 in D 3.94 in
pair of wall lamps sconces barovier&toso 1950s - barovier & toso
By Barovier&Toso
Located in taranto, IT
pair of murano glass wall sconces in white color machined, 1950s Barovier&Toso production, with brass construction elements, brass wall bracket. Made with the "dew" technique, that ...
Brass
Otto Schulz Cabinet Produced by Boet in Sweden
By Otto Schulz
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Very rare cabinet designed by Otto Schulz. Produced by Boet in Sweden.
Brass
$7,585 / set
H 35.44 in W 21.66 in D 5.91 in
Pair of Large Ginkgo Leave Brass Wall Lights, Organic Shape, Tommaso Barbi Style
By Tommaso Barbi
Located in Bochum, NRW
Amazing pair of wall lights made of two overlapping brass leaves of ginkgo. Organic shape, this wall light could make an eye catcher of your interior. Entirely hand made, this piece ...
Brass
$8,960
H 25.99 in W 80.71 in D 53.15 in
Monumental French Brutalist Walnut Daybed, Sculptural with Bouclé Upholstery.
Located in Almelo, NL
Monumental French Brutalist Walnut Daybed, Sculptural with Teddy Bouclé Upholstery, France, 1950s A rare and commanding piece of mid-century design, this monumental French Brutalist...
Upholstery, Walnut
Circa 1880 Italian Large Gilt wood LXV Style Confidente Sofa
Located in London, Park Royal
A rare antique find from Tuscany Italy. This 'Confidante' sofa, circa 1880, is in beautiful condition. The large frame is finely carved in the LXV style, with its original water gild...
Gold, Gold Leaf
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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