Mid-Century Large Decoupaged Saucer Pendant Light
Located in Charleston, SC
This fabulous mid-century saucer large pendant light has been decoupaged in a red floral Japanese
Metal, Brass
Funky Mid-Century Vintage UFO Saucer Pendant Light
By Fog & Mørup, Rolf Krüger, Fog and Morup, IKEA
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This stunning mid-century modern vintage hanging light pendant features a striking enameled red
Metal, Wire
Blue Juno Hanging Lamp by Jo Hammerborg for Fog & Mørup, 1960s
By Jo Hammerborg
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Blue (slight purple tone) flying saucer pendant light called 'Juno' and designed by Jo Hammerborg
Steel
$3,550
H 46.86 in Dm 24.02 in
Ezio Didone “Mira S” UFO Pendant Light for Arteluce / Flos, Italy, 1990s
By Arteluce, Ezio Didone
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Postmodern UFO or flying saucer pendant light giving diffused upward and downward light. A real eye
Metal, Chrome
1930s “Flying Saucer” Style Pendant Light
Located in Surrey, BC
intriguing pendant light. Re-wired and CSA approved to current electrical standards; ceiling mounting plate
Copper
Unusual Saucer Style Mid-Century Pendant Light (2 available)
Located in London, GB
Unusual brass and glass pendant light. Sourced in Holland, c1970s. Futuristic style, three
Brass
Classic Mid Century Pull Down Saucer Disk Chandelier Pendant Light
By Lightolier, Gerald Thurston
Located in New York, NY
Classic Mid Century pull down, saucer, disk chandelier in anodized aluminum brass and glass
Brass
White Textured Glass Brushed Steel Pole Pendant Light
Located in New York, NY
Modern white textured glass saucer shade pendant light paired with a brushed steel pole fitter. The
Steel
Stilnovo Height Adjustable UFO Suspension Pendant 'Sgned'
By Stilnovo
Located in Hanover, MA
Signed Stilnovo UFO flying saucer shaped pendant light made of spun aluminum with an opaque white
Granite, Aluminum
Angelo Lelii Model no.12452 Rare Whimsical Ceiling Light for Arredoluce 1955
By Angelo Lelii, Arredoluce
Located in New York, NY
Rare gray painted aluminum saucer shaped pendant light with colorful acrylic diffusers supported by
Aluminum, Brass
Saucer Light 25", Ash Wood
Located in Portland, ME
This wooden light incorporates elements of mid-century modern design and Japanese art. The design
Wood
Large Lace-Effect Saucer or Dish Light, 20th Century
Located in London, GB
This elegant brass and glass shallow saucer light has a brass retainer and riser with matching
Glass
Mid Century UFO Saucer Pendant Light
Located in Bedford Hills, NY
Brushed aluminum and white glass ufo saucer pendant light, restored and rewired.
Aluminum
Stilnovo "Flying Saucer" Pendant Light
By Stilnovo
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
Italian pendant light by Stilnovo Elegant "Flying Saucer" shaped hanging chandelier with enameled
Brass, Metal
Globe Flying Saucer Pendant Light Fixture
By Gerald Thurston
Located in New Windsor, NY
Classic Mid-Century Modern drop light fixture from Globe Lighting Products. The height is fully
Steel
Seguso Italian Murano Glass Saucer Pendant Light
Located in Astoria, NY
Seguso Italian modern Murano milk glass chandelier pendant ceiling light with crimson border. 9" H
Murano Glass
Prescolite Minimalist White Three-Tier Saucer Pendant Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
Minimalist three-tier white metal light fixture with suspended concentric rings by Prescolite, USA
Metal
Large Dome & Saucer Pendant Light in Milk Glass & Buff Lacquer
Located in San Francisco, CA
A sizable, Mid-Century Modern pendant with an intriguing structure- a deep, milk glass dome shade
Metal, Aluminum
Early 20th Century Holophane Prismatic Glass Flying Saucer Pendant Light
Located in Lowestoft, GB
A small two part Holophane flying saucer, prismatic glass with original Holophane bronze gallery
Bronze
Flying Saucer Pendant light by Nanny Still-McKinney for Raak Amsterdam
By Nanny Still McKinney, RAAK
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
. This flying Saucer design is technically fascinating. Instead of using separate glass inlays to cover
Early 20th C Prismatic Glass & Copper Holophane Flying Saucer Pendant Light
By Holophane
Located in Lowestoft, GB
A medium sized Holophane two part prismatic glass pendant, in original condition all sections
Copper
Sold
H 10.63 in Dm 10.63 in
Early 20thC Huge Art Deco Holophane Prismatic Glass Flying Saucer Pendant Light
By Holophane
Located in Lowestoft, GB
An extremely rare huge Art Deco flying saucer Holophane pendant light, with its two sections of
Aluminum, Brass
Large Glass and Brass Saucer Pendant Light in the Manner of Fontana Arte
By Fontana Arte
Located in Mt Kisco, NY
A hanging saucer form hanging pendant light. The larger top glass is clear with green hued edge
Two Tone German Opaline and Etched Glass Pendant Light
Located in London, GB
A two tone flying saucer pendant light. German, c1930s. Brass rim and gallery. Opaline
Brass
Striking Ezio Didone “Mira S” Pendant Light for Arteluce
By Ezio Didone, Arteluce
Located in San Diego, CA
Postmodern UFO or flying saucer pendant light designed by Ezio Didone for Arteluce. Black enameled
Metal, Chrome
Mid-Century Modern Stilnovo Pendant Light, 1950s
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Midcentury lightblue 'saucer' pendant light in the style of Stilnovo with five uplighter
Metal, Brass, Enamel
Dark Green Delicate Metal Saucer Hanging Lamp, 1970s
Located in ROTTERDAM, ZH
An unique vintage industrial saucer pendant light in dark green colour made out of metal. The lamp
Metal
Unusual circa 1940 German Saucer Opaline Pendant Light
Located in London, GB
An unusual conical saucer like two tone pendant light. Brass gallery and rim. Re-wired
Glass
Sold
H 28.75 in Dm 15.75 in
Italian Flying Saucer Pendant Lamp - Vintage 1950s Modernist Ceiling Light
Located in Rome, IT
Italian-designed pendant lamp, a timeless piece crafted in Italy during the 1950s. Featuring a
Metal, Brass
Saucer Style Pendant Light with Brass Trimmed & Frosted Glass Cut-outs
Located in North Miami, FL
This wonderful scale hanging light/ pendant with original cone design canopy, features multiple
Metal, Brass
French 50's saucer hanging light fixture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
French 50's saucer hanging light fixture
Aluminum
Brass Frame Capiz Shell Saucer Hanging Pendant Swag Lamp with Long Chain
By George Nelson
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Vintage saucer shaped capiz shell pendant light. The dramatic pendant light fixture mounts to the
Metal, Brass
George Nelson Bubble Saucer Pendant Light
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Redding, CT
George Nelson Bubble Saucer Pendant Light.The George Nelson Bubble Lamp Saucer Pendant was designed
Steel
Flying Saucer Pendant Light by Alvar Aalto, Finland
By Alvar Aalto, Valaisinpaja Oy
Located in London, GB
A "flying saucer" pendant light designed by Alvar Aalto and made by Valaisinpaja Oy, Finland. The
Brass, Aluminum
Saucer Pendant Light by Edward Wormley for Lightolier
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Stunning Midcentury pendant light with enameled saucer and brass perforated cones. Designed by
Brass, Enamel
Saucer Pendant Light by Edward Wormley for Lightolier
By Lightolier, Edward Wormley
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
Stunning pendant light with enameled saucer and brass cone. Designed by Edward Wormley for
Mid-Century Modern White Opaque Saucer Pendant Light
Located in Nantucket, MA
A great, sculptural form, this saucer-shaped, white opaque glass ceiling pendant. Complete with
Milk Glass
Mid-Century Modern Saucer Pendant
Located in New York, NY
American Mid-Century Modern Saucer pendant light. Brass fixture with frosted painted glass in white
Brass
Italian Etched Glass UFO Pendant in the Style of Pietro Chiesa
By Pietro Chiesa, Fontana Arte
Located in Hanover, MA
Late 1940s early 1950s etched glass with brass "flying saucer" pendant light fixture in the manner
Brass
Vintage 1950s Hanging Saucer Light
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A spun aluminium saucer shaped hanging fixture, circa 1950s. The pierced lower dish directs light
Aluminum
Vintage Isamu Noguchi Akari Light Sculpture 21A Pendant Saucer Lamp Unused
By Akari, Isamu Noguchi, Ozeki & Co. Ltd. 1
Located in Troy, MI
Vintage unused model 21A Akari light sculpture by Isamu Noguchi Manufactured in Gifu Japan by
Bamboo, Paper
George Nelson, Saucer Bubble Pendant, Steel, Plastic, USA, 1952
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in High Point, NC
An early "Saucer Bubble" Pendant light designed by George Nelson and produced by Herman Miller, USA
Steel
Mid-Century Modern Perforated Brass and Frosted Glass Saucer Pendant
Located in Astoria, NY
Mid-Century Modern 1960s atomic pendant light, of saucer form with frosted glass shade against
Brass
Modernist 1960s Space Age U F O Flying Saucer Aluminum Hanging Pendant Lamp
By Verner Panton
Located in Buffalo, NY
Modernist 1960s Space Age U F O flying saucer hanging pendant light fixture consisting of two spun
Aluminum
Danish Saucer Pendant Light
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Brass pendant light, saucer shaped, vintage mid century modern scandinavian from the 1960s.
White Saucer Pendant Light from Paul Rudolph Home
By Paul Rudolph
Located in Cambridge, MA
A round, white metal pendant with a 33" drop, this piece complimented the double-story dining room
Large Capiz and Brass Saucer Pendant Chandelier
Located in Stamford, CT
This rare large capiz shell saucer pendant light fixture will bring mid century cool to any space.
Brass
1970s Italian Light Saucer Fixture
By Lightolier
Located in St. Louis, MO
Very nice Mid-Century Modern Italian plastic light fixture. Attributed to Lightolier. Overall very
Great Plains Saucer Light Fixture
Located in San Francisco, CA
Spread across the great divide
The 2 primitive grain sorters
Rusted and weathered in the fields of middle America
And turned into a one of a kind, once found fix...
"Good as it Gets" American Art Deco/Moderne 5-light Chandelier, Saucer Shades
Located in San Francisco, CA
Here's a 1930's powerhouse, with its deep maroon/chrome combination and Modernist design verging on Space Age. An American tour de force, if you will! It hangs down 29 inches as sh...
Steel, Aluminum, Brass
Unique Mid-Century Modern 1950s Fiberglass Pendant Lamp
Located in Nurnberg, DE
A one of a kind "Flying Saucer" shaped, 1950s fiberglass pendant lamp. Light icy turquoise colored
Iron
Nova Industries Large Spun Aluminum Saucer Pendant Ceiling Light
By Nova Industries
Located in San Francisco, CA
An exactingly fabricated and uncommon spun aluminum pendant ceiling light by Nova Industries of San
Metal, Aluminum
Grand Milk Glass Saucer Light Fixture
Located in Portland, OR
A wonderful vintage glass light fixture
Milk Glass
Pair of Danish Copper Patinated Wall Lights (Small)
Located in London, GB
A pair of copper patinated wall lights. Denmark, late 20th century. Authentic natural patination, plexiglass bulb cover. Price is for the pair. We have some volumes in these and w...
Copper
$8,800 / item
H 36 in Dm 48 in
Large Counterbalance Ceiling Fixture, White Enamel + Brass by Blueprint Lighting
By Arteluce, Gino Sarfatti, Stilnovo
Located in New York, NY
Handcrafted and made to order, the Counterbalance commands attention with its fluid architectural silhouette, built from a thoughtfully curated palette of on-trend colors and metal f...
Brass, Bronze, Enamel, Chrome, Nickel, Aluminum
Sasco Semi-Flush Mount Brass Light Fixture, Custom Finishes
Located in Pound Ridge, NY
The Sasco is a versatile custom-made solid brass and glass globe light fixture, which can be mounted on the ceiling or wall. Shown here in our factory brass, an uneven unfinished br...
Brass
$16,783 / item
H 53.15 in W 125.99 in D 59.06 in
Oval Brass and Parchment Chandelier by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires
By Diego Mardegan
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Beautiful chandelier by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires, this other version of the spider chandelier has longer arms on the sides giving the oval shape. The metal arms paint...
Metal, Brass
$3,309 / item
H 27.56 in Dm 15.75 in
Modernist Round Pendant Light, Brushed Brass and Opaline Glass, Customizable
By GMD Berlin
Located in Berlin, DE
Modernist round pendant light made of brushed brass and opaline glass. Customizable, production time c. 10 weeks.
Brass
LU Swing Sconce
By Lumfardo Luminaires
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful brass LU swing sconce made by Lumfardo Luminaires in patinated brass. Wired with an E26 medium based socket. Light bulb provided as well as all mounting hardware. Priced in...
Brass
$2,800 / set
H 14.75 in W 8.5 in D 4 in
Pair of Art Deco Style Murano Glass Demi Lune Wall Sconces, in Stock
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of Art Deco style Murano glass demi lune wall sconces, in stock Black glass sphere and brass fittings. Textured Murano glass, Wired to the American standard Multiple available ...
Brass
$1,155Sale Price / item|30% Off
H 16.1 in Dm 11.5 in
'Plissé White Edition' Pleated Textile Table Lamp by Folkform for Örsjö
By Örsjö Industri AB
Located in Glendale, CA
'Plissé White Edition' pleated textile table lamp by Folkform for Örsjö. This unique table lamp was awarded “Lighting of the Year 2022” by Residence Magazine Sweden, who called it “...
Textile
Solana Wall Sconces
By Blueprint Lighting
Located in Westport, CT
The "Solana" wall mount sconce or reading light is strongly influenced by Scandinavian, Danish, French, and Italian Mid-Century Modernism. The walnut back plate (available in natural...
Enamel, Brass
Rosso 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
$2,000 / item
H 8.5 in Dm 17.5 in
Vintage Inspired Handcrafted Fluted Farmhouse Porcelain Pendant Light
By DBO Home
Located in Sharon, CT
Classic, elegant, with a perfectly imperfect touch. We just love our new porcelain Parasol Fluted Pendants. Inspired by a vintage pie cover, we designed them to hang over our kitchen...
Brass
$6,255 / set
H 24.01 in Dm 13.78 in
Pair of Constant Night Stands in Iroko Wood by Master Studio for Lemon
By Lemon
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Neatly proportioned with exceptional detailing, the constant nightstand is your perfect bedside partner. In our furniture making, the IDEA is to create special pieces that you can bu...
Hardwood
$2,311Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 17.7 in Dm 29.5 in
Small 'Floatation' Japanese Paper Suspension Lamp for Ingo Maurer
By Ingo Maurer
Located in Glendale, CA
Small 'Floatation' Japanese paper suspension lamp for Ingo Maurer. Designed and produced by Ingo Maurer, one of the most celebrated German lighting icons since 1966. With imaginatio...
Metal, Iron
Danish Pendant Lamp by Verner Panton for Louis Poulsen, 1960s
By Louis Poulsen, Verner Panton
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Metal pendant lamp by Verner Panton for Louis Panton made in the 1960s. Measures: Height of shade 15 cm Max height 100 cm Diameter 21.5 cm The light requires one E27 lig...
Brass
$1,733 / item
H 15.75 in Dm 43.31 in
Contemporary Art Deco Mint green and Red powder coated Carousel 5 arms pendant
By Mambo Unlimited Ideas
Located in Lisbon, PT
Carousel suspension lamp has a delicate balance of form and function that produces a quiet, modern light ambiance for all to savour, with its Contemporary Art Deco lines. The struct...
Metal
$3,900 / item
H 7.75 in W 14 in D 14 in
Series03 Large Flush Mount, Polished Unlacquered Brass, Goatskin Parchment Shade
By Adam Otlewski
Located in Ozone Park, NY
Solid machined brass, hand-stitched accordian folded goatskin parchment shade with diffuser. Shades are made from genuine goatskin parchment, hand-selected for each lamp for its na...
Brass
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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