Austrian Brass Silk Seven-Light Chandelier, Austria, 1930s
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
Elegant and timeless large gilded brass parcel blackened seven-light chandelier in Neoclassical
Brass
Petite Vintage Cast Brass Five Light Chandelier With Silk Shades
Located in New Orleans, LA
This stunning vintage five arm petite chandelier is crafted from solid brass and sparkling hand cut
Brass
Pendant Light Chandelier, Brass Glass White Pleated Silk Shades, 1960
By J.L Lobmeyr, Paavo Tynell, J.T. Kalmar, Josef Frank, Rupert Nikoll
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A fantastic six-arm pendant chandelier made of brass and white pleated silk shades, manufactured in
Brass
Counterweight Silk Pendant Light Attributed to Josef Frank
By J.T. Kalmar, Frank Josef
Located in Vienna, AT
Rare large height adjustable brass counter balance pendant. Design attributed to Josef Frank manufactured in the 1930s and Fitted with three E27 sockets. The lamp is fully restored ...
Brass
Paradise by Ango – Sculptural Silk Cocoon Handcrafted Pendant Light
By Ango
Located in Bangkok, TH
Paradise by Ango is a statement pendant light hand-crafted from thousands of natural silk cocoons
Stainless Steel
Hans Agne Jakobsson silk fringe pendant light circa 1960.
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Hägersten-Liljeholmen, Stockholms län
Hans Agne Jakobsson silk and brass fringe light. The lamp is made with brass rings and silk fringe
Brass
Temde Ceiling Light with Silk Lampshade - Mid-Century Design - 1960s
Located in Montecalvoli, IT
them. The design experience is rounded off by the handmade silk lampshade in a dark gray to black. The
Silk
Midnight Moon by Ango, Black Silk Cocoon Sculptural Pendant Light
By Ango
Located in Bangkok, TH
Midnight Moon by Ango is a handcrafted black pendant light formed from silk cocoons using a unique
Silk
Heigh Adjustable Silk Pendant Light by Josef Frank Model 1844
By Svenskt Tenn, Frank Josef
Located in Vienna, AT
Rare large height adjustable brass/fabric pendant. Designed in the 1950s by Josef Frank manufactured by Svenskt Tenn. Fitted with one E27 socket. The lamp is restored with new electr...
Brass
$3,840Sale Price|20% Off
Millefiori Glass & Brass Pendant Light Fixture with Silk Hanging Cord
Located in New York, NY
A vintage Millefiori-style glass and brass pendant light suspended from three silk cords. European
Brass
Hans-Agne Jakobsson Silk Fringe Pendant Light, Brass, 1960s Design
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Copenhagen, DK
. Four layers of champagne colored silk fringes mounted on smooth brass top. Manufactured in Sweden in
Brass
Gilt Wood & Ivory Silk Gothic Style Pendant Light.
Located in Chicago, IL
Gilt and carved wood pendant light with gothic styling, laminate backed ivory silk panels and
Giltwood
Art Deco Chandelier Pendant Light, Patinated Brass Cream Fabric Shades, 1930s
By J.T. Kalmar, Paavo Tynell, Rupert Nikoll, J.L Lobmeyr, Josef Frank
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A large and fantastic six-arm pendant chandelier made of brass and cream colored pleated fabric
Brass, Bronze
Full Moon by Ango – Handcrafted Silk Cocoon Pendant Light
By Ango
Located in Bangkok, TH
and emotion through light rather than purely functional illumination. Each silk cocoon is enveloped
Stainless Steel
Counterweight Silk Pendant Light by J.T. Kalmar Designed by Adolf Loos
By Adolf Loos, J.T. Kalmar
Located in Vienna, AT
A height adjustable rare brass counter balance pendant lamp by J.T. Kalmar manufactured in midcentury in 1950s and designed by Adolf Loos. Fitted with three E27 sockets. The lamp is ...
Brass
White Crown by Ango – Silk cocoon handcrafted ring of light.
By Ango
Located in Bangkok, TH
structure of hand soldered wire, the silk cocoon material magically refracts and reflects the light from the
Stainless Steel
Cascadence Ceiling by Ango (set2), Handcrafted Silk Cocoon Pendant Light
By Ango
Located in Bangkok, TH
Double pendant light of Cascadence Ceiling by Ango is sculptural handcrafted ceiling light made
Organic Material
Cascadence Ceiling Light by Ango – Handcrafted Silk Cocoon Sculptural Pendant
By Ango
Located in Bangkok, TH
Cascadence Ceiling Light by Ango is a refined sculptural pendant handcrafted from natural silk
Organic Material
Customizable Spider 200 cream silk & parchment ceiling light by Diego Mardegan
By Diego Mardegan
Located in London, GB
Spider 200 ceiling light is made of a brass structure, the arms are painted in opaque ivory colour
Brass
Unit Pendant-C by Ango, Light Magic from the Silk Cocoon
By Ango
Located in Bangkok, TH
magic of light diffused through the natural beauty of silk cocoons. Formed into an elegant ovaloid shape
Stainless Steel
Unit Pendant-C by Ango - Light Magic from the Silk Cocoon
By Ango
Located in Bangkok, TH
through the natural beauty of silk cocoons. Formed into an elegant ovaloid shape, this light fixture
Stainless Steel
White Crown 1100 by Ango – Sculptural Silk Cocoon Ring Pendant Light
By Ango
Located in Bangkok, TH
White Crown 1100 by Ango is a sculptural ring pendant light handcrafted from natural silk cocoons
Stainless Steel
Palatial Light Fixture in Copper, Brass and Iron with Silk Dome Shade
Located in Manhasset, NY
7 Foot High Hollywood Regency Light Fixture in Copper, Brass and Iron with Silk Dome Shade. This
Copper
Spider 150 Ceiling Light Cream silk and Parchment Design by Diego Mardegan
By Diego Mardegan
Located in London, GB
A very stunning bespoke ceiling light fixture Titled " Spider Special 150 " This ceiling light is
Brass
Special Edition Spider Ceiling Light brass silk Italian Design by Diego Mardegan
By Diego Mardegan
Located in London, GB
A very stunning ceiling light fixture special edition spider ceiling light with six sand coloured
Brass
$24,088
Lake Chad Mobile Light
Located in linden, NJ
The Lake Chad Mobile Light (3 shades) is a sophisticated lighting installation, which shades are
Metal
$16,059
Lake Doiran Ceiling Light
Located in linden, NJ
artwork in any space. The design of this light explores the play of light and color, with silk shades that
Metal, Stainless Steel
$1,800Sale Price|35% Off
1960s Italian White Pendant Light
Located in New York, NY
White helmet-shaped pendant light fixture with original twisted silk hanging cord and matching
Metal
Castiglioni Large Viscontea Style Cocoon Italian Pendant Light
By Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni
Located in Roma, IT
both US and EU/UK standards, it uses a single E26/27 light bulb. Made in a soft special natural silk
Metal, Steel
Counterweight "Jo-Jo Zug" Adjustable Pendant Light by Josef Frank
By Frank Josef, J.T. Kalmar
Located in Vienna, AT
Large height adjustable brass counter balance "jo-jo" pendant Lamp. Design attributed to Josef Frank manufactured in the 1950s by J.T. Kalmar. Fitted with three E27 sockets. The lamp...
Brass
Eight Thousand Miles of Home by Ango, Hand-Crafted Light First Shown at MAD, NYC
By Ango
Located in Bangkok, TH
special light installation piece EIGHT THOUSAND MILES OF HOME is one of the peaks in Ango’s use of the
Silk
Large French Louis XVI Style Gilt Bronze Crystal Four-Light Lantern, 1920-1930
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
original silk chandelier lamp shades in ivory color increase its charm. This piece is perfectly preserved
Crystal, Brass, Bronze
$3,900Sale Price|50% Off
Grand Large French 1960s Pendant
Located in New York, NY
A large French polished chrome sculptural nine-light chandelier with silk twisted cords and a
Chrome
Unavailable|$6,900 / set
Large Midcentury 10 light Brass Chandelier (pair available)
Located in Southampton, NY
Large brass chandelier..
Brass
Unavailable|$1,674
Hans-Agne Jakobsson Yellow Silk Fringe Pendant Brass Light, 1960s
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Markyard
Located in Madrid, ES
Hans-Agne Jakobsson for Markaryd yellow-colored silk fringed pendants with brass frame, dating from
Brass
Unavailable|$1,674
Hans-Agne Jakobsson Yellow Silk Fringe Pendant Brass Light, 1960s
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Markyard
Located in Madrid, ES
Hans-Agne Jakobsson for Markaryd yellow-colored silk fringed pendants with brass frame, dating from
Brass
Unavailable|$1,853
Hans-Agne Jakobsson Yellow Silk Fringe Pendant Brass Light, 1960s
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Markyard
Located in Madrid, ES
Hans-Agne Jakobsson for Markaryd yellow-colored silk fringed pendants with brass frame, dating from
Brass
Unavailable|$1,853
Hans-Agne Jakobsson Yellow Silk Fringe Pendant Brass Light, 1960s
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Markyard
Located in Madrid, ES
Hans-Agne Jakobsson for Markaryd yellow-colored silk fringed pendants with brass frame, dating from
Brass
Unavailable|$4,000
Alabaster Hanging Light
Located in Chicago, IL
This spectacular hanging lamp is expertly carved in transparent alabaster with fine red veining. It is suspended on three elegant passementerie cords in the same rich red as the alab...
Alabaster
Unavailable|$3,349
1950s Brass Pendant Light Designed by Gunnel Nyman for Idman Oy, Finland
By Gunnel Nyman, Idman Oy
Located in Turku, FI
Beautiful decorative brass pendant with original silk lamp shades marked Idman Oy. Also the
Brass
Sold|$4,000
Monumental 16 Light Brass Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
A grand sixteen light brass chandeliers by the American lighting company, lightolier.
Brass
Sold|$3,200
1950's Stilnovo Eight Light Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
, Stilnovo. Eight light sources with shades that have perforated holes to let the light shine through.
Brass, Enamel
French Vintage Brass, Silk & Fringe Billiard Light
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
. Light from the standard base lightbulbs inside illuminate the natural striations of the raw silk, not
Brass
A Seven-Light Austrian Crystal and Bronze Chandelier
Located in North Miami, FL
magnificent seven-light chandelier with Austrian blown crystal arms and orb details. The rest of
Crystal, Bronze
Florian Schulz Counter Balance Light with Silk Shade
By Florian Schulz
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Handsome nickel counter balance light by Florian Schulz. Shade moves up and down effortlessly
Nickel
Bronze Light Fixture with Silk Fringe
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1920 bronze light fixture with silk fringe around the edge. 29" drop, 23" diameter. Located
Counterweight Silk Pendant Light Attributed to Josef Frank
By J.T. Kalmar, Frank Josef
Located in Vienna, AT
Large height adjustable brass counter balance pendant. Design attributed to Josef Frank manufactured in the 1930s and Fitted with three E27 sockets. The lamp is fully restored with ...
Brass
Ceiling Light by Hans-Agne Jakobsson in Brass and Silk
By AB Markaryd
Located in Karlstad, SE
Ceiling light with brass frame and baby yellow silk fringes, by Hans-Agne Jakobsson for Markaryd in
Brass
Vintage Italian Alabaster Light Fixture with Silk Cord
Located in New York, NY
Vintage alabaster hanging light fixture with new custom silk hanging cord. Italy, circa 1940
Hans-Agne Jakobsson Fringe Pendant Light, Brass and Silk, Sweden, 1960s
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in The Hague, NL
top. There are five separate, tiered layers of champagne/light yellow colored silk fringes. The light
Brass
Ceiling Light in Brass and Silk by Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Sweden, 1960s
By AB Markaryd
Located in Karlstad, SE
Ceiling light with brass frame and off-white silk fringes, by Hans-Agne Jakobsson for Markaryd in
Brass
Pendant Light in Brass and Silk by Hans Agne Jakobsson, Sweden, 1960s
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Steenwijk, NL
This is a design by Hans Agne Jakobsson from Sweden. This particular one has cream colored silk
Brass
Vintage French Alabaster Pendant Light with Silk Hanging Cord
Located in New York, NY
Vintage carved alabaster pendant light fixture with custom handmade silk hanging cord. France
Sold|$7,890
Fortuny Light Fixture
By Fortuny
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Silk 3 Tiere Floral Fortuny Light Fixture. Shaped as an inverted pagoda and suspended by a delicate
Silk
Sold|$6,500
Italian Suspension Light
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian Fringe suspension light. Designed and manufactured in France, circa 1960s. Steel armature
Steel
Sold|$6,250
Alabaster Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
A richly carved pendant, whose classic design reflects the late 19th century aesthetic which immediately preceded electricity. Design details include fanciful beading with a dominan...
Alabaster
Sold|$7,800
Viennese Secession Light
Located in New York, NY
A wonderful original 1910 hanging Austrian light from an old Viennese coffee house. Restored and
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.
A chandelier is typically suspended from a branching system with multiple lights on the ends, rather than one single light or a pair of lights hanging from a chord or chain.
Chandelier lighting is a branched, highly ornamented light fixture that is typically (suspended from) mounted on ceilings lamps.
The typical dining room chandelier has four to six lights which is the optimum amount of light for a dining room
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.
Warm chalet style meets cool Bauhaus functionality in Pietro Cascella’s cleverly carved creation.