1960’s Shallow Thorlux Enamelled Pendant Lamp – 16 inch
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1960’s Shallow Thorlux Enamelled Pendant Lamp – 16 inch. Thorlux was one of the leading enamelled
Vintage 1960s English Chandeliers and Pendants
Steel
1960’s Shallow Thorlux Enamelled Pendant Lamp – 16 inch
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1960’s Shallow Thorlux Enamelled Pendant Lamp – 16 inch. Thorlux was one of the leading enamelled
Steel
20 Inch Diameter Black/White Porcelain Shallow Domed Pendents
By Early Electrics Design Studio
Located in Peekskill, NY
. Also the shape is not flat but has a nice shallow dome shape that just covers the bulb. These lamps
Porcelain
1950's Shallow 16 Inch Cast Top Factory Pendant Lamp
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950’s Shallow 16 Inch Cast Top Factory Pendant Lamp. Listing is for one lamp. Made from and
Steel
Italian Giltwood Chandelier
Located in Greenwich, CT
An graceful Italian giltwood carved chandelier having a shallow carved gilt bowl supporting six S
Giltwood
$33,131
H 33.47 in Dm 25.99 in
Fine Neoclassical Eight-Light Crystal Chandelier by Baccarat, circa 1890
By Cristalleries De Baccarat
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
. French, circa 1890. The chandelier having a shallow bowl hung with eight bells above an inverted
Cut Glass
$7,164 / item
H 11 in Dm 20 in
Contemporary 20" Gold Chandelier with Silver Chain by Tigermoth Lighting
By TIGERMOTH LIGHTING LTD
Located in Reading, GB
Contemporary chandelier with three shallow tiers of delicate chain strands and handcrafted
Stainless Steel, Gold
$5,260
H 24 in Dm 17.1 in
Timeless Antique Alabaster Pendant Light with Unique Natural Veining, Ø 17.1 "
Located in Lisse, NL
hand-carved alabaster pendant chandelier, shallow design with natural stone beauty, rewired for US use
Alabaster, Brass, Bronze, Wire
Great 18 Palmette Shallow Flush Ceiling Mount, Murano
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
of shallow ceiling mount Murano chandelier was first designed for a luxury yacht low ceiling and now
Metal
$2,702Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 7.09 in Dm 32.29 in
Great 18 Palmette Shallow Flush Ceiling Mount, Murano, in Stock
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
of shallow ceiling mount Murano chandelier was first designed for a luxury yacht low ceiling and now
Metal
$3,736 / item
H 7.09 in Dm 32.29 in
Great 18 Palmette Shallow Flush Ceiling Mount, Murano, in Stock, Free Shipping
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
of shallow ceiling mount Murano chandelier was first designed for a luxury yacht low ceiling and now
Metal
$2,720 / item
H 7.09 in W 27.56 in D 27.56 in
Great Palmette Shallow Flush Ceiling Mount, in the Style of Barovier, Murano
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
This shallow ceiling mount Murano chandelier was first designed for a luxury vessel ship low
Gold Plate
Antique 1920s Bronze Chandelier with Acanthus Motif and Shallow Drop
Located in Pasadena, CA
Beautifully casted bronze chandelier with glass shades, circa 1920s. Measures: 19.25" H x 15" W.
Bronze
Minimalist Shallow Glass Dish Pendant Light in Satin Aluminum
By Sandy Littman for American Glass Light
Located in Newburgh, NY
Shallow glass dish pendant. Metal finish on stem and cast canopy is satin aluminum. Stainless steel
Aluminum
Shallow venetian chandelier
Located in New York, NY
A typical example of the great craftmanship and creativity of the Murano mid-century glass makers. Made with over 50 hand blown hexagonal glasses alternating one rugged and one smoot...
Shallow Star-Shaped Chandelier, Italy, 1950s
Located in New York, NY
Playful Italian 1950s chandelier probably made by Stilnovo with brass piping arranged in the shape
Medium Size, Shallow Murano Polyhedral Glasses Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
60's. This chandelier is shallow and medium size diameter perfect for any low ceiling room. Glasses
Square, Very Large and Shallow Polyedral Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
A rare Venini polyedral chandelier made with the large polyedrals. While chandeliers made with the
Three Lobed Shallow Italian Mid-century Chandelier.
Located in New York, NY
generally found in the Stilnovo chandeliers.
An eight light iron chandelier with shallow dish
Located in New York, NY
An eight light iron chandelier with shallow dish center formed by leaves and rosettes within an
Large And Shallow Glass Polyhedral Chandelier By Venini
By Venini, Carlo Scarpa
Located in New York, NY
version of the polyhedral chandeliers that are a trade mark of the Venini house. Designed by Carlo Scarpa
Dramatic Shallow Dish Architects Lamp
Located in Peekskill, NY
We have a small collection of these large diameter shallow dish shades. They are very dramatic yet
Steel
Matching Pair of Elegant Shallow Profile Gas Lamps
Located in Peekskill, NY
shade has a graceful shallow curve. The look is very elegant. Its nice to have a pair.
Brass
Classic Green Over White Porcelain Shallow Profile Barn Light
Located in Peekskill, NY
unique shallow profile. Note that the main picture shows a group of separate 3 lamps. They are sold
Steel
French Deco Shallow Art Glass Bowl Pendant Light by Charles Schneider
By Charles Schneider
Located in San Francisco, CA
A mottled, art glass pendant in a small, shallow bowl shape by Charles Schneider. The white class
Brass
Sold
H 13.78 in W 16.15 in D 16.15 in
1960’s Shallow Domed GEC Enamelled Pendant Lamps – 16 Inch - Pair
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1960’s Shallow Domed GEC Enamelled Pendant Lamps – 16 Inch – Pair. GEC, or The General Electric
Steel
Alabaster Chandelier, France, 1920s
Located in New York, NY
French 1920's alabaster shallow bowl shaped chandelier with original silk cord. The alabaster has
Alabaster
English Ten Branch Silver Plated Chandelier
Located in Kent, Dover
An English Neo-Classical ten branch silver plated chandelier, which is shallow and suitable for
Brass
Ten Branch Silver Plated Neo Classical Chandelier
Located in Kent, Dover
An English neo-classical ten branch silver plated chandelier, which is shallow and suitable for
Brass
19th Century Gilt Bronze and Glass Bowl Chandelier
Located in London, GB
This shallow bowl chandelier is set within a gilt bronze (ormolu) mount, which is designed in the
Ormolu, Bronze
Italian Wrought Iron 4-Light Horizontal Chandelier, Mid-19th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
A series of tightly coiled scrolls this chandelier is extremely shallow and is perfectly shaped for
Iron
Collection of Mid Century Modern Three Foot Diameter Dish Chandeliers
By Lightolier
Located in Peekskill, NY
This is a very dramatic looking chandelier. The oversized shallow dome shade is 3 foot in diameter
Aluminum
Orrefoirs Swedish, Shallow And Rich Texture Glass Chandelier
By Orrefors
Located in New York, NY
Swedish mid-century rich texture chandelier. The shallow cake shaped glass section is held together
Mid-Century Modernist Molded Glass Pendant by Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors
By Carl Fagerlund, Orrefors
Located in New York, NY
fittings. This pendant chandelier has a shallow dome of molded glass that is suspended from its center
Whitework Embroidery Light, Sweden, 1970s
Located in London, GB
A linen ceiling light with whitework embroidery. The centrepiece of this unusually shallow linen
Linen
Sold
H 7.09 in Dm 27.56 in L 7.09 in
Great Palmette Shallow Flush Ceiling Mount, in the Style of Barovier, Murano
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
This shallow ceiling mount Murano chandelier was first designed for a luxury vessel ship low
Gold Plate
Shallow Italian, 1950s, Flush Mount Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
A shallow eight-arm Italian 1950s chandelier. The curvy brass arms depart from a brass and black
French Fifteen-Light Shallow Beaded Crystal Chandelier
Located in Troy, MI
French chandelier has 15 candle style lights and a fixture height of just 12”, circa 1930s. Etched
Crystal, Brass
Pair of Shallow Dome Holophane Pendants
By Holophane
Located in Peekskill, NY
These are nice shallow dome shaped Holophane pendants. The glass is prismatic and it has an 8 inch
Great 12 Palmette Shallow Flush Ceiling Mount, Murano Glass, Italy
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Antwerp, BE
group of shallow ceiling mount Murano chandelier was first designed for a luxury yacht low ceiling and
Brass
Great 18 Palmette Shallow Flush Ceiling Mount, Murano, in Stock
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
of shallow ceiling mount Murano chandelier was first designed for a luxury yacht low ceiling and now
Metal
Pale Amethyst Polyhedron Disc Chandelier by Venini
Located in New York, NY
A rare faded amethyst to clear Venini Polyhedron chandelier in shallow disc form, Circa 1960. The
#3610 Crystal Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
bottom are strung together to form a shallow basket. Holds four chandelier base bulbs up to 60 watts each.
Crystal, Chrome
5 LIGHT BRONZE CHANDELIER
Located in Hudson, NY
A WIDE AND SHALLOW BRONZE CHANDELIER WITH GREEN SHADES. THE LENGTH OF THE DROP CAN BE ALTERED, AND
Bronze
A holophane inverted dome chandelier
Located in New York, NY
HL3366 A shallow inverted dome chandelier made of a holophane glass and darkened brass
Two-Tier Iron Chandelier, France circa 1920
Located in Houston, TX
lower disk has six candle arms. All of the arms have a simple shallow dish modeled after chandeliers
Iron
Striking Two Tier Iron Chandelier from France ca. 1920
Located in Houston, TX
arms. All of the arms have a simple shallow dish modeled after chandeliers that had a large cup
Iron
Splendid & rare iron and crystal chandelier from France c. 1890
Located in Houston, TX
suspended). The base of the chandelier is a shallow basin first seen during the Empire period when Napoleon
Crystal, Iron
1960s Paris Holophane Globe Street Pendant Light Qty Available
By Holophane
Located in New York, NY
This Holophane Paris Street light, transformed into a mesmerizing light fixture, is a captivating blend of history and modern design. Originally conceived in the mid 20th century, th...
Steel
$321 / item
H 9.85 in Dm 12.21 in
White Enamel Vintage White Opaline Glass Porcelain Brass Pendant Lights
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Porcelain industrial hanging lamp. White porcelain, brass and white opaline milk glass. White enamel shade 2 conductors, no ground. Weight: 1.70 kg / 3.7 lb Priced per individual i...
Brass, Enamel
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
Opaline Glass Pendant, Made in Italy
Located in Culver City, CA
Opaline Glass Pendant Made in Italy Unique pendant with an opaline glass bottom shade and clear glass upper shade revealing the brass hardware and stem. 16" dia x 15" h x 42" overall...
Brass
Collection of Large European Copper Pendents
Located in Peekskill, NY
We have a number of these lamps in stock and they are priced and sold per lamp. This way you can buy only one or the whole collection. These are impressive 22 inch tall fixtures in ...
Copper
Green Mercury Glass Pendant, Made in Italy
Located in Culver City, CA
Green Mercury Glass Pendant Made in Italy With unique brass fitter and elegant ribbed shade. 19.5" dia x 12" h ( overall h adjustable ) Ref. L1581 *4-6 Week Lead Time* *EU Wiring / ...
Brass
$2,500 / item
H 29 in Dm 19 in
Organic Modern Small Table Lamp Natural Wood Handmade Ivory Fluted Shade
By Isabel Moncada
Located in San Antonio, TX
PATA DE ELEFANTE SMALL table lamp was designed for the Atomic collection by Mexican artist Isabel Moncada. Named Pata de Elefante –Elephant's Foot– for the prominent shape at its ba...
Wood, Fabric, Linen, Fiberglass
$436 / item
H 14.57 in W 11.82 in D 23.63 in
Black Enamel Vintage Industrial Brass Opaline Glass Sconces Wall Lights
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Black enamel industrial wall light with white interior. cast iron, opaline glass globe. diameter cast iron wall mount: 10.5 cm / 4” cm, 2 holes to secure. Weight: 1.80 kg / 4 lb P...
Brass, Enamel, Iron
Large Rustic Tambour Lamp
By Early Electrics Design Studio
Located in Peekskill, NY
We found these beautiful 125 year old retired conveyor belts hidden away. They are riveted wood on leather straps and have the look of a roll top desk. There is an amazing patina tha...
Wood
Collection of Ornate Crowned Milk Glass Pendents
Located in Peekskill, NY
We were lucky to find a nice collection of these early matching crowned lamps. If you are doing a larger job this is good news. Each lamp has a goblet shaped milk glass globe with or...
Milk Glass
Holophane Clear Glass Vintage Industrial Pendant Lights
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Holophane lampshade brass metal top 2 meter / 80" black cotton wire. Weight: 1.20 kg / 2.6 lb Priced per individual item. All lamps have been made suitable by international s...
Metal
Pendant Light Chandelier, Brass Pleated Cream Fabric Shades, 1950s
By Rupert Nikoll, J.T. Kalmar, Josef Hoffmann, Josef Frank, Svenskt Tenn
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A fantastic chandelier made of brass with cream colored pleated fabric shades attributed to J.T. Kalmar manufactured in Austria in 1950s. The brass parts are in very good original co...
Brass
Wonderful Hinkley Lighting Fletcher Pendant Aged Zinc Brass Glass Light Fixture
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Hinkley Lighting Fletcher Pendant Aged Zinc / Brass With White Glass Shade Light Fixture
Brass, Zinc
Mini Articulated Wall Lights
By Early Electrics Design Studio
Located in Peekskill, NY
This brass lamp is articulated at two points and extends 22 inches from the wall. The interior of the spots are silvered and a brass ring holds a textured 3.75 inch glass lens. These...
Brass
$9,650 / set
H 29.5 in W 36 in D 23 in
Set of Mae Solid Wood Nightstands / End Tables with Leather Shelf
By Crump and Kwash
Located in Baltimore City, MD
Mae nightstands with shelf by Crump and Kwash This listing is for a pair of new nightstands. Features Solid wood frame / hand turned legs / hand rubbed oil finish / solid brass p...
Brass
Konsthantverk Stoby Oxide D30 Opal Glass Ceiling Lamp
By Konsthantverk Tyringe 1
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Ceiling lamp model Stoby designed by Konsthantverk and manufactured by themselves. A true Art Nouveau classic in white matte opal glass and oxidized brass. Comes in a number of diff...
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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