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
Sold|$1,950
French Rattan Pendant Light
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Circular rattan pendant light from France, 1960's. Original rattan frame with nice patina and age
Brass
Sold|$995
French Rattan Pendant Light
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Petite rattan pendant light from France, 1960's. Original shade with diagonal rattan pieces, rattan
Brass
Sold|$1,800
French Rattan Pendant Light
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Circular rattan pendant light from France, 1960's. Original rattan frame with nice patina and age
Brass
Sold|$1,800
French Rattan Ceiling Light
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Circular rattan ceiling light from France, 1960's. Original rattan frame with nice patina and age
Silk, Rattan
Sold|$6,950
An Alabaster Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
end of the 19th century, the light features acanthus leaf carvings surrounding a central disc and a
Alabaster
Sold|$1,750
Rope Pendant Light by Audoux-Minet
By Adrien Audoux and Frida Minnet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful rope pendant light by Adrien Audoux & Frida Minet, France, 1950s. Cube shaped rope frame
Silk, Rope
Sold|$1,750
Rope Pendant Light by Audoux-Minet
By Adrien Audoux and Frida Minnet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful rope pendant light by Adrien Audoux & Frida Minet, France, 1950s. Long cylindrical rope
Silk, Rope
Sold|$1,075 / item
1960s French Wicker Dome Pendant Light
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Great vintage wicker dome light from France, 1960's. Beautiful woven dome wicker shades with newly
Brass
Sold|$5,147
Hans-Agne Jakobsson Fringed Pendant Light
Located in London, GB
A Hans-Agne Jakobsson fringed pendant light, model T-603 for AB Markaryd, Sweden. The light has
Brass
Sold|$5,500
Alabaster Pendant Light, Sweden, 1910
Located in New York, NY
This unusual colored alabaster stone hints of citrus tones of lemon, tangerine, and of peach. Recently rewired on a set of three electrified ropes, the fixture holds three 60 watt in...
Alabaster
Sold|$12,500
Scandinavian Mid Century Hanging Light
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Slick modern design for foyer or an intimate dinning room.
Brass, Iron
Sold|$2,814 / item
'Stand By' Ceiling Light by Ayala Serfaty
By Ayala Serfaty
Located in London, GB
A large round, red, hand dyed and lacquered silk ceiling light suspended by steel wire. The light
Silk
Neoclassical Alabaster Light Fixture, Sweden, 1900
Located in New York, NY
This finely carved light fixture cuts an elegant profile in any home, showing balanced and
Alabaster
Fringed Pendant Light by Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Sweden
By AB Markaryd
Located in London, GB
Pendant light by the Swedish designer Hans-Agne Jakobsson for Markaryd, 1960s. Large brass
Brass
Fringed Pendant Light by Hans Agne Jakobsson, Sweden 1960s
By AB Markaryd
Located in London, GB
unusual pierced detailing and light gold-coloured silk fringes. The piece is in good vintage condition
Brass
Fringed Pendant Light by Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Sweden, 1960s
By AB Markaryd
Located in London, GB
Pendant light by Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Sweden, 1960s. Unusual and delicate pendant light with cut
Brass
Mid-Century Fringe Light by Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Sweden
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in London, GB
Pendant light by the Swedish designer Hans Agne Jakobsson for his own company in Markaryd. A very
Brass
Ceiling Light by Mariyo Yagi and Studio Simon for Sirrah
By Sirrah, Mariyo Yagi
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Ceiling Light by Mariyo Yagi and Studio Simon for Sirrah. Designed in Italy, 1976. Manufactured by
Metal
1960s German Peill & Putzler "Artichoke" White Glass & Chrome Hanging Light
By Peill & Putzler
Located in London, England
An unusual version of this 1960s German Peill & Putzler "Artichoke" shaped ceiling light. Unlike
Chrome
1970s White Plexiglass UFO Space Age Harvey Guzzini Hanging Ceiling Light
By Harvey Guzzini
Located in London, England
1970s white plexiglass with chrome detailing UFO shaped hanging pendant light which was designed by
Metal, Chrome
1970s Helena Tynell Amber Glass Bubble Pendant Light for Glashütte Limburg
By Glashütte Limburg, Helena Tynell
Located in London, England
1970s German amber art glass bubble pendant light with chrome fittings. Designed by Helena Tynell
Chrome
1970s Italian Murano Hand Blown Glass Mazzega Style Pendant Hanging Light
By Vistosi, Mazzega, Carlo Nason
Located in London, England
1970s Murano glass pendant ceiling light in the style of Italian lighting manufacturer Mazzega. The
Chrome
1970s Italian Hand Blown Murano Taupe & Brown Glass and Chrome Pendant Light
Located in London, England
1970s, Italian, Murano, hand blown glass, ceiling pendant light with a chromed-metal frame, feature
Chrome
Green Fringe Light with Glass Liner By Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Sweden '2 Available'
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in London, GB
Green silk fringe light with glass liner by Hans-Agne Jakobsson, made by his company in Markaryd
Metal
Vintage Venetian Silk Fortuny Hanging Light/ Chandelier
By Fortuny
Located in North Miami, FL
is suspended by a braided silk wire. The entire chandelier terminates with a hand blown glass pendant
Silk
Rare Counterweight Silk Pendant Light Chandelier by Josef Frank
By J.T. Kalmar, Frank Josef
Located in Vienna, AT
Large height adjustable brass counter balance pendant. Design by Josef Frank manufactured in the 1930s and Fitted with three + three E27 sockets. The lamp is fully restored with new...
Brass
Ceiling Light by Hans-Agne Jakobsson in Brass and Silk
By AB Markaryd, Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Karlstad, SE
Ceiling light with brass frame and white silk fringes, by Hans-Agne Jakobsson for Markaryd in
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
Ceiling Light by Hans-Agne Jakobsson in Brass and Silk
By AB Markaryd, Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Karlstad, SE
Ceiling light with brass frame and white silk fringes, by Hans-Agne Jakobsson for Markaryd in
Brass
Elegant Swedish Modern Pendant Light in Silk and Brass, 1940s
Located in Stockholm, SE
from pleated silk in a soft mint green hue. Delicate gold trim outlines the flowing form, complemented
Brass
Scandinavian Modern Fringe Cream Pendant light Brass , Silk , Sweden 1960's
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
1657 Swedish cream colored silk fringe pendant light
Brass
Antique Alabaster Light Fixture with custom Silk Wrapped Stem & Bronze Fittings
Located in New York, NY
Antique veined alabaster pendant light fixture with period bronze fittings and custom silk wrapped
Alabaster, Bronze
Hans-Agne Jakobsson Light Yellow Modern Silk Fringe Series Pendant, 1960s
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Stockholm, SE
with light yellow colored silk fringes. Wonderful condition and its original, still in line with age to
Brass
Scandinavian Modern Fringe Rose Pendant Light Brass Silk Sweden 1960's
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
1658 Swedish rose colored ailk fringe pendant light
Brass
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
Vienna Secession Brass, Silk and Crystal Pendant Light
By Josef Hoffmann, Wiener Werkstätte, Adolf Loos
Located in München, DE
from fine silk, brass and crystal glass. This pendant lamp bears strong similarities in form to
Brass
Large French Art Deco Hand-Carved White Alabaster Three-Light Chandelier, 1920s
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
A wonderful Arte Deco three-light fixture chandelier from the 1920s manufactured in France. Large
Alabaster, Brass
Fringed Silk Pendant Light by Hans-Agne Jakobsson Made in Sweden, 1960s
Located in Berlin, BE
Pendant light with cut brass canopy and ivory-colored silk fringes. Good condition with signs of
Brass
Counterweight Silk Pendant Light by J.T. Kalmar Designed by Adolf Loos
By J.T. Kalmar, Adolf Loos
Located in Vienna, AT
A height adjustable 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 fully...
Brass
Counterweight Silk Pendant Light by J.T. Kalmar Designed by Adolf Loos
By J.T. Kalmar, Adolf Loos
Located in Vienna, AT
A height adjustable 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 fully...
Brass
Hans-Agne Jakobsson T608 Three Arm Pendant Light, Brass and Silk, Sweden, 1960s
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in The Hague, NL
This striking three arm pendant light was designed by Hans-Agne Jakobsson in the 1960s. This
Brass
Midcentury Swedish Design Silk Brass Pendant Ceiling Light, Sweden, 1940s
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
Rare beautiful Scandinavian design ceiling light manufactured in Sweden, 1930-1840s. Large hand
Brass
Sold|$1,530
Mimosa Pendant Light
By Aqua Creations
Located in linden, NJ
Suspended from a white powder coated ceiling plate this pendant is inspired by neurons. While the shape is organic it is contemporary and expresses subtleness and lightness.
Silk
Sold|$5,750
Alabaster Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
A smooth, inwardly curving light with whimsical charcoal mineral veining and matching canopy.
Alabaster
Sold|$6,500
Alabaster Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
, the fixture features nearly all shades found in nature. Recently rewired, the light holds three 60
Alabaster
Vintage Fortuny Three-Light Cesendello Fixture
By Fortuny
Located in Chicago, IL
A vintage Fortuny Cresendello fixture with three silk shades suspended from a bamboo triangle with
Steel
Sold|$4,530
Idman Ceiling Light / Sconce, Finland, 1950s
By Mauri Almari, Paavo Tynell, Gunnel Nyman
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
Ceiling Light / Sconce / Fixture by Idman, Finland, 1950s. Good original vintage condition. Local
Brass
Sold|$4,941
Idman Ceiling Light / Sconce, Finland, 1950s
By Mauri Almari, Paavo Tynell, Gunnel Nyman
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
Ceiling Light / Sconce / Fixture by Idman, Finland, 1950s. Good original vintage condition. Local
Brass
Rare Square Idman Ceiling Light / Sconce, Finland, 1950s
By Paavo Tynell, Mauri Almari, Gunnel Nyman
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
A very rare square ceiling light / sconce / fixture by Idman, Finland, 1950s. Good original
Brass
Mid-Century Fringe Light by Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Sweden
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in London, GB
A fringed pendant light by the Swedish designer Hans-Agne Jakobsson for his own company in Markaryd
Brass
Bali Suspension Light by Bruno Munari for Danese Milano
By Bruno Munari
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Bali suspension light by Bruno Munari for Danese Milano. Designed in Italy, 1958. Brass, metal
Metal, Brass
"Bali" Suspension Light by Bruno Munari for Danese Milano
By Bruno Munari, Danese Milano
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Bali suspension light by Bruno Munari for Danese Milano. Designed in Italy, 1958. Brass, metal
Metal, Brass
Art Deco Alabaster Pendant / Light Fixture, France, Early 20th Century
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
A beautiful Arte Deco alabaster pendant / light fixture, France, 1910-1920. Large polished
Alabaster
Art Deco Alabaster Pendant / Light Fixture, France, Early 20th Century
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
A lovely Arte Deco era alabaster pendant / light fixture, France, 1910-1920. Hand-carved shade from
Alabaster
Antique French Gilded Bronze Six Arm Chandelier
Located in New Orleans, LA
A fine early 20th century gilded solid bronze six light chandelier with silk shades. The center
Bronze
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.