Sculptural "Serene" Pendant Light, White Plaster, Handmade by Benediko
Located in Freiburg im Breisgau, DE
Serene is a hand-sculpted plaster pendant light, conceived as both a functional light fixture and a refined sculptural object.
Metal
Serenity Pendant Lamp in Neutral Beige Bio-Based Resin by Waves.STUDIO
Located in Geneve, CH
Serenity Pendant Lamp in Neutral Beige Bio-Based Resin by Waves.STUDIO Dimensions: Ø 35 x H 35 cm.
Resin
Exceptional Art Deco Hand Carved & Layered Alabaster Pendant Light / Chandelier
Located in Lisse, NL
However, because of the design and its balanced proportions this stylish antique pendant breathes a serenity and class that, to us, is what makes it truly remarkable.
Alabaster, Metal, Brass
Art Deco Alabaster Pendant Light with Carved Leaf Edge and Floral Finial, 17.7Ø"
Located in Lisse, NL
A statement piece perfect for elegant interiors, whether suspended above a dining table, gracing an entryway, or adding a romantic touch to a bedroom. This pendant embodies the seren...
Alabaster, Wire, Metal, Bronze
Large & Beautiful Shape Antique Alabaster Pendant with Alabaster Canopy
Located in Lisse, NL
You will hardly ever find an antique alabaster pendant with such a perfect condition surface. The calm (or serene) design makes this pendant extra special and the veins in this natur...
Alabaster, Bronze
Ceiling Light by Pietro Chiesa for Fontana Arte
By Pietro Chiesa, Fontana Arte
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Ceiling Light by Pietro Chiesa for Fontana Arte, Italy, 1950s A serene and architecturally considered ceiling pendant by Pietro Chiesa for Fontana Arte, the composition layers two d...
Aluminum, Brass
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H 17.72 in W 13 in D 13 in
A refined pair of BN 26 table lamps designed by Hans-Agne Jakobsson for AB Marka
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in DE KWAKEL, NL
A former designer for General Motors and architectural collaborator of Carl Malmsten, Jakobsson founded AB Markaryd in 1951, where he developed an iconic body of work defined by soft...
Aluminum
Distressed Antique Persian Tabriz Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
At the heart of the distressed composition lies a cusped lozenge medallion, adorned with stylized florals and foliage, floating amidst an open field of serene blue. Delicate trefoil ...
Wool
Serene Blue and White Glass Pendant Lamp, Rare Design from the 1960s
Located in Steenwijk, NL
This beautiful shaped pendant lamp has a large blue glass exterior shade and a smaller white glass interior shade. It is nicely finished with a brass fixture. It looks very much like...
Brass
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H 35 in Dm 15 in
Timeless Art Deco Design Alabaster Pendant Light, Superb Condition Fixture 1910s
Located in Lisse, NL
The original rope chain is no longer mint, but she still perfectly complements this striking and serene pendant light. The unique patterns inside this hand carved shade are the work ...
Alabaster, Brass, Bronze
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H 27.5 in Dm 15.2 in
Antique Alabaster Chandelier / Pendant w. Stunning Translucent Veins & Patches
Located in Lisse, NL
Thanks to the original rope this finer quality pendant hangs perfectly balanced and the stylish rope also gives this pendants its extra serene look and feel.
Alabaster, Metal, Brass, Bronze
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H 19.7 in Dm 15.75 in
Antique Alabaster Pendant / Flush Mount with Mint Alabaster Shade & Canopy, 1910
Located in Lisse, NL
This fixture is as timeless as they come and you will never find an antique alabaster shade with a better condition surface, because this rare beauty is perfect. The calm (or serene)...
Alabaster, Brass
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H 25.5 in Dm 11.4 in
Art Deco Asian Style / Chinoiserie Pendant with Pagoda Graphics and Brass Canopy
Located in Lisse, NL
It is why we refer to this piece as the 'Zen Pendant'. The original bronzed brass gallery including the chain and canopy also add to this rare light's serene look and feel.
Brass
Pair of Jean Perzel No. 601 Pendants – Iconic French Art Deco Lighting
By Atelier Jean Perzel
Located in Dronten, NL
Why we love them: Rare to find as a pair, these pendants showcase the serene balance and craftsmanship that made Perzel’s work a favorite in embassies, ocean liners, and grand Parisi...
Nickel
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H 23.6 in Dm 13.8 in
Exceptional Shape 1920s Art Deco Black and White Alabaster Pendant Light Fixture
Located in Lisse, NL
However, because of the design and its proportions this stylish Art Deco pendant breathes a serenity and class that, to us, is what makes it truly remarkable.
Alabaster
Sold
H 29.9 in Dm 18.9 in
Antique and Large White & Black Alabaster Pendant with Rope and Alabaster Canopy
Located in Lisse, NL
You will hardly ever find a more original and great looking antique alabaster pendant. The calm (or serene) design makes this pendant extra special and the combination of the black a...
Alabaster, Brass
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H 22.8 in Dm 17.7 in
Exceptional Shape & Large Size Art Deco Black and White Alabaster Pendant, 1920
Located in Lisse, NL
The design and its proportions make this Art Deco pendant breathe a serenity and class that makes it truly remarkable.
Alabaster, Metal
Art Deco Asian Style Glass Pendant with Tassel and Hand-Painted Flower Decor
Located in Lisse, NL
The original and creamy-white, bakelite canopy also adds to this rare pendant's serene, Asian look and feel. To us this mixture of worldly styles and wonderful materials brings out t...
Brass
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H 25 in Dm 15.75 in
Exceptional Art Deco Hand Carved & Layered Alabaster Pendant Light w. Rope Chain
Located in Lisse, NL
However, because of the design and its balanced proportions this stylish antique pendant breathes a serenity and class that, to us, is what makes it truly remarkable.
Alabaster, Metal, Brass
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H 31 in W 8.5 in D 8.5 in
Antique Arts & Crafts Brass and Cathedral Glass Lantern or Pendant or Hall Light
Located in Lisse, NL
Especially with the light turned on the vertical and horinzontal bars in front of the cethedral glass panels create an extra geometrical dimension to this serene and graceful pendant...
Brass
Art Deco Alabaster Pendant Light w Rose Carved Edge and Brass Chains, 17.8Ø"
Located in Lisse, NL
A statement piece perfect for elegant interiors, whether suspended above a dining table, gracing an entryway, or adding a romantic touch to a bedroom. This pendant embodies the seren...
Alabaster, Brass, Wire
Early 1900s Arts and Crafts Wrought Iron and Cathedral Glass Lantern
Located in Lisse, NL
The cathedral (a.k.a. byzantine) glass panels are the original ones and they make the light that this antique pendant radiates very warm and serene. This unique pendant too is rewir...
Wrought Iron
Vintage Agarwood Bracelet with Buddha Pendant–Handcrafted Spiritual Jewelry
Located in 景德镇市, CN
The Buddha pendant adds a touch of serenity, making it an ideal accessory for meditation or prayer.
Wood
$6,010
H 21 in Dm 19.8 in
Large Beautiful Timeless & Colorful Alabaster & Bronze Chandelier Pendant Light
Located in Lisse, NL
Timeless antique light fixture with a stunning “ flameboyant “ alabaster shade. Thanks to its timeless design, its large size and its very good condition (one hairline on the inside...
Alabaster, Brass, Bronze
Slip Ceramic Pendant Light Corinna Warm For Warm Bone China
By WARM, Corinna Warm
Located in Santa Monica, CA
The bone china ceramic lampshades feature a simple and soft silhouette, their slightly translucent materiality reveal a warm light. The pendants are slip cast, fired and coated in a ...
Ceramic, Bone, Porcelain
$1,750 / item
H 8 in Dm 13 in
Organic Kawa Pendant Light 04 by Luft Tanaka, White Porcelain, Modern, Ceramic
By Luft Tanaka
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Kawa Series Light 04 Pendant Light by Luft Tanaka Studio The translucent porcelain diffuser casts a warm colored glow, perfect for a dining room or kitchen. Please inquire about any...
Porcelain
$8,149 / item
H 34.06 in W 25.99 in D 25.99 in
“Veris" Sculptural Plaster Pendant Light 26", in the Manner of Jean-Michel Frank
By Benediko
Located in Freiburg im Breisgau, DE
The „Veris" pendant by Benediko Design is a handmade white plaster chandelier crafted in the manner of Jean-Michel Frank — a sculptural organic modern lighting piece that draws on th...
Metal
$2,899
H 20.5 in Dm 12.75 in
French white alabaster Pendant Light, gray rope w/ original alabaster canopy
Located in New York City, NY
An original alabaster and gray rope pendant light designed and produced in France, c. 1930s. This French Art Deco alabaster bowl shape chandelier exhibits a distinguished splash of l...
Alabaster
$2,427
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. This goodsize pendant is completely original and the alabaster shade is in very good ...
Alabaster, Brass
Impressive Hand Crafted White & Black Alabaster Pendant Light / Flush Mount
Located in Lisse, NL
Antique 3-light chandelier with a perfect size and beautifully carved alabaster shade. Thanks to its large size, its deep bowl shape and its classical design this great alabaster ch...
Alabaster, Bronze, Brass
Medium Swell Pendant Light in White and Brass by Pablo Designs
By Pablo Designs, Pablo Studio
Located in San Francisco, CA
Elegant with undulating contours, Swell Single is an LED pendant designed to seamlessly blend the line between indoor and outdoor lighting. Swell single can be suspended individually...
Aluminum, Steel
Swedish Art Deco Alabaster Pendant Chandelier, 1930s
Located in Stockholm, SE
A striking Swedish Art Deco pendant chandelier dating to the 1930s, featuring a beautifully sculpted bowl-shaped shade carved from translucent Swedish alabaster. The alabaster is di...
Alabaster, Brass, Metal
$6,299
H 27 in Dm 17.8 in
Stunning Antique, Four Layers Art Deco Design Alabaster Pendant Light circa 1920
Located in Lisse, NL
Great design and top quality made Art Deco 3-light alabaster pendant, ceiling light. This early 1900s, layered alabaster pendant is pure Art Deco in design and the shape and colors ...
Alabaster, Brass
$2,280
H 15.75 in Dm 15.75 in
Collectible Sculptural Pendant Light by Studio Mirei with Costantini, Nebula 40
Located in New York, NY
The Nebula collection is drawn out of the interstellar clouds of dust and gas in space - regions where stars begin to form. Made of a woven natural fiber from the banana tree, which ...
Natural Fiber
Vintage Alabaster Pendant Lamp, Art Deco Style, French Design, 1930s
Located in Hannover, DE
This lovely pedestal lamp is made of precious alabaster, and it's a one-of-a-kind piece. This lamp is perfect for high rooms, but if you're worried about it being too long, don't be!...
Alabaster, Brass, Copper
Silk over Metal "Dippa" Pendant Lamp by Aqua Creations
By Aqua Creations
Located in linden, NJ
The Dippa pendant lamp is a classic, orb-shaped pendant light made of hand pleated silk on metal, suspended from a ceiling plate. They can be installed individually or in clusters.
Steel
Vistosi Pendant Light in Smoky White Glass And Matt Gold Finish
By Favaretto & Partners, Vistosi
Located in Mogliano Veneto, Treviso
The elegant and delicate look of the blown glass finds a new dimension in Jube. Two glass units placed side by side, so perfectly assembled, that they look like a unique piece. A sin...
Glass
Silk over Metal "Suuria" Pendant Lamp by Aqua Creations
By Aqua Creations
Located in linden, NJ
Urchin shaped suspended light hand made from crushed silk on metal.
Cut Steel
$6,837
H 24 in Dm 17.7 in
Beautiful Art Deco White & Black Veins Alabaster Pendant Light, Ceiling Fixture
Located in Lisse, NL
Stunning, Stylized and large, 17.7" in diameter alabaster pendant of great quality and condition. This rare design and fairly good size chandelier from the heydays of the European A...
Alabaster, Brass, Metal, Wire
German Mid-Century "Cocoon" Chandelier by Goldkant Leuchten, 1960s
By Goldkant Leuchten, Friedel Wauer
Located in Badajoz, Badajoz
Beauty and unique German "Cocoon" Chandelier. This Chandelier was designed and manufactured during the 1960s in Germany by Friedel Wauer for Goldkant Leuchten. Original "Goldkant Leu...
Metal
1960s Sergio Mazza 'Demi Clio' Wall or Ceiling Lamp for Artemide
By Sergio Mazza, Artemide
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1960s Sergio Mazza 'Demi Clio' Wall or Ceiling Lamp for Artemide Executed in nickeled brass and delicate opaline glass, Italy, circa 1960s. Clean and architectural, these hardwired ...
Brass, Nickel
$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 One LED E26 base socket. Black glass sphere and brass fittings. Textured Murano glass, Wired to the American sta...
Brass
$8,400 / set
H 14.75 in W 8.5 in D 4 in
Set of Six Art Deco Style Murano Glass Demi-Lune Wall Lights Sconces, in Stock
Located in Miami, FL
Set of 6 Murano glass wall sconces, in stock Fume color and multiple squared glass texture Black opaline finials and brass accents. One LED E26 base socket. Art Deco inspired design...
Brass
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
$2,894Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 31.5 in Dm 27.56 in
Rigadin Chandelier 5 Arms encased Ivory Murano Glass Edgar by Multiforme
By Multiforme
Located in Venezia, Veneto
Edgar chandelier, 5 lights, Ivory encased rigadin Murano glass by Multiforme Edgar Murano glass chandelier is one of those chandeliers in our collections that stands out thanks to it...
Blown Glass
Bertu Counter Stools, White Oak Counter Stool, Chile Stool
By Bertu Furniture
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Bertu Counter Stools, White Oak Counter Stool, Chile Stool This White Oak Chile Counter Stool is beautifully constructed from solid wood in Ohio, USA. The stool is chunky and modern...
Wood, Oak
$2,800 / set
H 17.5 in W 10.5 in D 6.5 in
Pair of Art Deco Style Murano Smoked Glass Wall Sconces, Italy Contemporary
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of Art Deco style Murano smoked glass wall lights, contemporary Smoked / fume color and horizontal striation texture Black opaline finial and brass accents Art Deco inspired de...
Brass
$3,120
H 20.48 in Dm 27.56 in
Vistosi Mid-Century Modern Italian Murano Glass and Brass Chandelier, 1960
By Vistosi
Located in Puglia, Puglia
The "Flower" ceiling light is a refined and exclusive piece of Murano craftsmanship by "Vetreria Vistosi." Entirely handcrafted from fine blown glass using the Graniglia technique, i...
Brass
On Hold|$6,800 / item
H 45 in W 33.5 in D 2.5 in
Smoked Bronze Rectangular Faceted Murano Glass and Brass Wall Mirror, Italy
Located in Miami, FL
Smoked bronze rectangular faceted Murano glass and brass wall mirror, Italy contemporary Ready to ship from our Miami gallery, this handcrafted Italian Murano glass wall mirror featu...
Brass
$435 / item
H 3.54 in W 14.37 in D 7.67 in
ENA Handmade Embossed, Adjustable Brass Art - Picture Artisanal Wall Sconce
Located in İstiklal, TR
ENA Brass Casting Picture Wall Sconce is meticulously crafted from solid brass, offering both durability and timeless appeal. Its surface is adorned with hand-applied, intricate patt...
Brass
$1,900 / set
H 7.88 in W 3.94 in D 9.45 in
Pair of 1950s Italian Brass, Green Lacquered Metal and Opaline Glass Sconces
Located in Rome, IT
Pair of Italian wall sconces dating from the 1950s, characterized by a slender and angular composition typical of mid-century Italian lighting design. Each fixture is built around a ...
Brass
French Iron and Tole Glass-Paneled Lantern
Located in Chireno, TX
French iron and tole glass-paneled lantern circa 1870-1899. Unwired. Note: Original/early finish on antique and vintage metal will include some, or all, of the following: patina, sc...
Brass, Iron, Tin
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. Overall Dimensions (inches): 21"H x 18"Diameter Stem Length (inches): 13.5" Dimensio...
Alabaster
Pedestal Diskometal Bowl designed by Just Andersen, 1920s, Denmark
By Just Andersen
Located in Værløse, DK
Elegant Pedestal Diskometal Bowl designed by Just Andersen in the 1920s. * Hexagonal pedestal diskometal bowl * Designer: Just Andersen * Model: D166 * Year: 1926-1929 * Condition...
Metal
$1,878 / item
H 5.91 in Dm 4.73 in
Josef Hoffmann Wiener Werkstaette Jugendstil Ceiling Lamp / Flush Pende, Re Edit
By Woka Lamps, Josef Hoffmann, Wiener Werkstätte
Located in Vienna, AT
Hanging- lamp from the showrooms of the Wiener Werkstaette used by Hoffmann in several variations. Hammered originally. Works-number M115, pattern-book of the Wiener Werkstaette: WWM...
Crystal, 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.
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.