Schoolhouse Light
Schoolhouse White Milk Glass Black Wire Pendant Light
Located in New York, NY
1920s Schoolhouse style pendant light made of an antique milk glass globe and a newly made black
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Vintage 1920s American Schoolhouse Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Art Nouveau Schoolhouse Pendant Light
Located in San Francisco, CA
A lovely glass pendant light from the early 20th century. The brass canopy and glass holder have a
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Early 20th Century Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Schoolhouse Pendant Light Opaline Glass Shade Brushed Steel Finish Hardware
Located in New York, NY
1940s pendant light featuring a white opaline glass shade. Comes with new wired brushed steel
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Vintage 1940s American Schoolhouse Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Steel
$660 Sale Price
20% Off
H 38.5 in Dm 15.5 in
Art Deco Copper Acanthus Leaf Hanging Pendant Light w/ Opal Schoolhouse Globe
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This 1930s Art Deco pendant light features a classic opal glass schoolhouse globe paired with an
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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass, Copper
$870 Sale Price / item
40% Off
H 17 in W 14 in D 14 in
Ballroom Blue Pendant Light
By Design By Us
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Light Single Globe Pendant. The ballroom spherical shape with translucent hues creates a subtle
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Schoolhouse Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
New Wave Optic Pendant Light Smoke
By Design By Us
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Light Single Schoolhouse Pendant. Pendant in mouth blown and hand painted glass with silver edge
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Schoolhouse Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
New Wave Optic Pendant Light Clear
By Design By Us
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Light Single Schoolhouse Pendant. Pendant in mouth blown and hand painted glass with silver edge
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Schoolhouse Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
School House 9 in. Globe Brass Fitter Pendant Light Qty Available
Located in New York, NY
1960s simple line school house globes with a newly made brass fitter. Small quantity available at time of posting. Please inquire. Priced each. Please note, this item is located in o...
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20th Century American Schoolhouse Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
$300 Sale Price
20% Off
H 28.5 in Dm 9 in
New Wave Optic Pendant Light Pink
By Design By Us
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Light single schoolhouse pendant. Pendant in mouth blown and hand painted glass with silver edge
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
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Vintage Schoolhouse Flush Mount Light
Located in San Francisco, CA
Flush mount milk glass shade with metal base. Price per individual lamp. Quantity 2.
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Mid-20th Century Schoolhouse Flush Mount
Materials
Metal
Antique Department Store Milk Glass Pendant Light, Three Available
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique department store milk glass pendant light, three available. Listed price is for each light
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Vintage 1930s American Schoolhouse Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Over Sized Antique Milk Glass and Brass School Light, More Available
Located in Chicago, IL
Over sized antique school light with milk glass shade and brass hardware. Four-lights available
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Vintage 1930s American Schoolhouse Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
1920 copper milk glass schoolhouse pendant light
Located in Surrey, BC
A nice example if a single pendant with cast copper fitter , nice detailed milk glass globe salvaged from a home in Chicago.
Rewired and tested …
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Vintage 1920s American Schoolhouse Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Copper
Schoolhouse Style Vintage Glass Pendant Light
Located in New York, NY
A vintage schoolhouse style glass shade complmented by original period brass holder and chain
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Vintage 1940s American Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Schoolhouse Brass Pendant Light with Globe, Circa 1920
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Circa 1920 brass schoolhouse pendant light with beautifully aged brass stem and matching milk glass
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Antique 1920 Schoolhouse White Glass Globe Pendant Light
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Antique circa 1920 brass schoolhouse pendant light with beautifully aged brass stem and matching
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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Lanterns
Materials
Metal
Vintage Opaline Cube Church Brass Schoolhouse Pendant Light
By English School
Located in Stockbridge, GB
Antique Church Opaline Cube Pendant Light
An antique pendant light with cube shaped opaline shade
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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Large Antique Church Glass Opaline Schoolhouse Pendant Light
By English School
Located in Stockbridge, GB
Antique Church Opaline Pendant Light -AD
An original large opaline glass pendant light. The light
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Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
1930s Original Schoolhouse Globe Pendant Light with Brass Colored Pin Stripes
Located in New York, NY
1930s original white milk glass schoolhouse shade with hand stenciled brass colored pin stripes
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Vintage 1930s American Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
H 6.75 in Dm 8.875 in L 6.75 in
Pair of Early 20th Century American Schoolhouse Fixtures
Located in Chicago, IL
A wonderful pair of early 20th century American schoolhouse pendant light fixtures with milk-glass
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Early 20th Century American Country Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Bronze
Colorful Red Orange Light Green Vintage Turkish Kilim
Located in New York, NY
A room size midcentury hand knotted Turkish Kilim. Accents in green, orange, blue-gray on a red ground.
Measures: 7'7” x 10'10”.
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20th Century Turkish Schoolhouse Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
New Wave Optic Pendant Light Pink
By Design By Us
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Light single schoolhouse pendant. Pendant in mouth blown and hand painted glass with silver edge
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Early 20th C, Schoolhouse Pendant Light Original Brass Hardware
Located in New York, NY
Early 20th century original schoolhouse light. White shade with dark brass finish hardware. This
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Early 20th Century American Schoolhouse Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Vintage School House Light
Located in New York, NY
Opaline Glass Schoolhouse Light, a timeless and classic lighting fixture inspired by the iconic
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Early 20th Century Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Custom Order 20th C. Small White School House Globe
Located in New York, NY
20th Century petit white schoolhouse light with new antique finish brass hardware. Cleaned and
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20th Century Schoolhouse Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
White Glass Schoolhouse Polished Brass Pendant Light
Located in New York, NY
20th century Schoolhouse pendant light featuring a white glass shade and polished brass hardware
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20th Century American Schoolhouse Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Antique Schoolhouse Glass Globe Brass Pendant Light
Located in New York, NY
White schoolhouse glass pendant light with a brass chain fitter. Cleaned and restored. Please note
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Early 20th Century American Schoolhouse Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Schoolhouse Acorn White Glass Brass Pendant Light
Located in New York, NY
Antique white acorn shaped globe paired with the original antique brass finish chain fitter. Cleaned and restored. In good condition. Please note, this item is located in our Scranto...
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20th Century American Schoolhouse Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Schoolhouse Glass Globe Pendant Light
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Circa 1920 painted black pole and fitter with schoolhouse milk glass globe.pendant
Light
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Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Steel
Schoolhouse Milk Glass Globe Brass Chain Pendant Light
Located in New York, NY
Antique white schoolhouse globe paired with a newly made antique brass finish chain fitter. Cleaned
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20th Century American Schoolhouse Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
11 in. Dia. Schoolhouse White Globe Chain Pendant Light
Located in New York, NY
The schoolhouse globe pendant light offers a unique charm with its classic design, milk glass shade
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20th Century American Schoolhouse Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Schoolhouse Nickel Plated Semi Flush Mount Light Qty Available
Located in New York, NY
Quantity available. Early 20th century schoolhouse style light. Featuring original white shake with
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20th Century American Schoolhouse Flush Mount
Materials
Nickel
Schoolhouse Black Pendant Light with Globe
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Circa 1920 painted black brass schoolhouse pendant light and matching milk glass globe.
Light
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Hand-Painted Schoolhouse Milk Glass Pendant Light with Hardware
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Circa 1930 hand painted "schoolhouse" blown glass milk glass pendant lights with black painted
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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Chrome
Painted Schoolhouse Globe Pendant Light Done Antique Brass Finish
Located in New York, NY
1960s white milk glass schoolhouse globe with amber colored decorative accents. Accents reminiscent
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Vintage 1960s American Victorian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Hand-Painted Schoolhouse Milk Glass Globe Pendant Light with Hardware
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Hand painted "schoolhouse" blown glass milk glass pendant lights with black painted hardware, circa
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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Chrome
1940s Schoolhouse Globe Pendant Light with Green Stripes and Brass Hardware
Located in New York, NY
1940s green striped white milk glass schoolhouse globe pendant light fitted with a newly wired
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Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
1940s Wrought Iron Pendant Light with Amber Glass Globe, Schoolhouse Style
Located in New York, NY
White 1940s schoolhouse globe with decorative amber pattern and a black and copper finished
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Vintage 1940s American Victorian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Wrought Iron
1920s Pendant Light Schoolhouse White Milk Glass Globe with Brass Hardware
Located in New York, NY
1920s white milk glass parlor style schoolhouse globe fitted with a newly made brass pole fitter
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Vintage 1920s American Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Glass, Milk Glass
1920 Single Milk Glass Pendant Light
Located in Surrey, BC
Nice original acorn light on simple white cable in a original copper fitter. currently on 8 ft of
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Vintage 1920s Canadian Schoolhouse Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Copper
1920s White Ceramic Flush Mount Light w/ School House Globe
Located in New York, NY
1920s Flush mount bathroom or kitchen light with a white ceramic base and schoolhouse glass globe
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Vintage 1920s American Schoolhouse Flush Mount
Materials
Ceramic, Milk Glass
Antique Schoolhouse Light
Located in New York, NY
Antique Schoolhouse Light on brass chain, 58" drop
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20th Century American Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
An antique white glass schoolhouse light
Located in New York, NY
HL3475
A white semi-dome shaped glass schoolhouse light on antique copper hardware. Due to
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Early 20th Century American Flush Mount
Fancy Schoolhouse Light
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
Large globe with aged patina stem
Materials
Metal
Art Deco Period Molded Glass and Chrome “Schoolhouse” Light
Located in San Francisco, CA
The graduated shade with stylized drapery and reed molded frosted glass above bead molded clear glass over a prism cut tapering point; electrified.
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Vintage 1940s American Flush Mount
Materials
Metal
1930’s Floral Painted Glass Flush Mount with Amber Crystals
Located in Canton, MA
Schoolhouse light with a twist! Flush mount fixture, glass is painted with concentric circles and a
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Schoolhouse Pendant Light
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Unusual Art Nouveau School House Pendant light. Cast iron with decorative aluminum ring in Art
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Early 20th Century American Chandeliers and Pendants
1940 Schoolhouse Hanging Globe Light - Large Size
Located in Hudson, NY
white glass globe, glass diameter 16 inches,vintage chain height adjustable up to 30 inches.Glass globe only 10 inches high, with globe mount 16 inches high.
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Vintage 1940s American Machine Age Chandeliers and Pendants
1930's Glass Schoolhouse Pendant
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Generously proportioned 1930's schoolhouse pendant light. Fixture is from The Marietta School
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Vintage 1930s American Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Antique American Large School Light
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique American Large School Light. Listed price is for each light.
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Vintage 1930s American Schoolhouse More Lighting
Materials
Metal
Oversized Gymnasium Metal Ceiling Light or Wall Sconce
Located in Chicago, IL
Oversized gymnasium metal ceiling light or wall sconce. Also it could be used as floor light. Newly
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Vintage 1950s American Schoolhouse Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
American Art Deco Pendant Light
Located in Fairfax, VA
Early department store or schoolhouse style electric ceiling pendant light. Large white milk glass
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Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Nickel
Early 20th Century Milk Glass Schoolhouse Light
Located in Madison, WI
Milk glass schoolhouse light from demolished factory. Was part of a line of lights suspended above
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20th Century American Flush Mount
Materials
Steel
Copper Schoolhouse Pendant with Fitter
Located in Minneapolis, MN
This Classic schoolhouse pendant would look right at home over a kitchen island, or as an accent in
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Vintage 1920s American Schoolhouse Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Copper
Milk Glass Pendant Light Fixture
Located in Vancouver, BC
Ca. 1910 Milk glass shades with ribbed Sheffield pattern on deep antique bronze-finish hardware. Thick milk glass shades were made to resemble white alabaster and are in immaculate o...
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Early 20th Century American Schoolhouse Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Large 1920s School House Ceiling Light
Located in Chicago, IL
Large 1920s school house ceiling light. We have two lights available. Listed price is for each
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Vintage 1920s American Schoolhouse Flush Mount
Materials
Metal
Large 1920s School House Ceiling Light
Located in Chicago, IL
Large 1920s School House ceiling light, rewired and in working condition. More available.
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Vintage 1920s American Schoolhouse Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Large 1920s School House Ceiling Light
Located in Chicago, IL
Large vintage school house ceiling light.
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Vintage 1920s American Schoolhouse Flush Mount
Materials
Metal
Large 1920s School House Milk Glass Ceiling Light
Located in Chicago, IL
Large 1920s school house milk glass ceiling light. We have two lights available. Listed price is
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Vintage 1920s American Schoolhouse Flush Mount
Materials
Metal
American Art Deco Pendant Light
Located in Fairfax, VA
Early department store or schoolhouse style electric ceiling pendant light. Large white milk glass
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Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
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Vintage 1940s European Art Nouveau Chandeliers and Pendants
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Antique Victorian European Milk Glass Brass Pendant Light
Located in New York, NY
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20th Century European Victorian Chandeliers and Pendants
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Brass
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By Mazzega, Carlo Nason
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H 33.86 in Dm 9.45 in
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Located in Lincoln, GB
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Schoolhouse Light For Sale on 1stDibs
Find many varieties of an authentic schoolhouse light available at 1stDibs. A schoolhouse light — often made from glass, metal and milk glass — can elevate any home. There are 7 variations of the antique or vintage schoolhouse light you’re looking for, while we also have 4 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. There are many kinds of the schoolhouse light you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right schoolhouse light, those designed in Art Deco and modern styles are of considerable interest. A well-made schoolhouse light has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Design By Us are consistently popular.
How Much is a Schoolhouse Light?
Prices for a schoolhouse light can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $137 and can go as high as $2,560, while the average can fetch as much as $625.
Finding the Right Chandeliers-pendant-lights for You
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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