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
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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
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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
Sold|$3,525
H 26.78 in Dm 24.02 in
Elegant Swedish Brass Chandelier Attributed to Hans Bergström for ASEA, 1940s
By Hans Bergström, ASEA
Located in Stockholm, SE
Elegant Swedish Modern chandelier attributed to Hans Bergström for ASEA, dating from the 1940s. This refined ceiling lamp features a sculptural brass frame with six gracefully curve...
Brass
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
Panoplie Petite Iron Tripod Lamp
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Petite iron tripod lamp with slender legs and tapered feet. New wiring and new oyster linen shade. Multiple available, sold individually. Takes one E12 base bulb, up to 25 W or highe...
Iron
$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
'Floatation' Japanese Paper Suspension Lamp for Ingo Maurer
By Ingo Maurer
Located in Los Angeles, CA
'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 imagination, cre...
Metal, Iron
$2,946Sale 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
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
$7,471 / item
H 19.69 in W 60.16 in D 26.78 in
Sistema Solare Chandelier, Piattelli Design, Ivory-toned Onyx and Brass, 6-shade
By Bruno Gatta, Silvio Piattelli, Stilnovo
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
Unique chandelier, made from thinly-cut pieces of exquisite ivory-toned translucent onyx. Ideal to be hung over a table, with versatile configurations. Ivory onyx comes from Middle E...
Onyx, Brass
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
Custom Made Oak and Velvet Bench by Kai Kristiansen
Located in London, England
Bench designed by Danish master Kai Kristiansen in the 1950s and now produced under license by Dagmar. Hand-made to order, this upholstered bench has a fumed and oiled oak frame. Th...
Mohair, Oak
$2,838 / item
H 24 in W 24 in D 24 in
Modern Fabric Pendant Light by Studio Mirei, Nebula 60, from Costantini
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
$2,800 / set
H 17.5 in W 10.5 in D 6.5 in
Pair of Art Deco 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
$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
Stunning Large Murano Glass Pendant by La Murrina 1970s
By La Murrina
Located in Palermo, PA
This stunning large pendant light in clear and white Murano glass was crafted by La Murrina in the 1970s and is signed by the maker in the glass. The glass is beautifully shaped in...
Metal, Brass
$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
Pair of Chrome and Brass Mid-Century sconces
By Atelier Jean Perzel
Located in Dallas, TX
Large Mid Century wall sconces, attributed to Jean Perzel, France circa 1960 or earlier. The vintage sconces are made of chrome, brass and glass tubes. They have a light behind the t...
Brass, Chrome
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."
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Designed by a giant of Swedish lighting, the large-scale fixtures bring major drama.
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Before founding the Memphis Group, Sottsass bent the rules of lighting design with the wonderfully wavy Cometa.