Bloom Stripe Pendant in Black Noir and Warm White by Svend Aage Holm-Sørensen
By Svend Aage Holm Sørensen
Located in Viby J, DK
"An exquisite pendant with a rigorous design, designed in the 1950s by the internationally acclaimed grand master of Danish lighting design, Svend Aage Holm-Sørensen.
Steel
"Diabolo" Ceiling Lamp Designed by Svend Aage Holm Sørensen, Denmark, 1950s
By Svend Aage Holm Sørensen, Holm Sørensen
Located in Hägersten, SE
"Diabolo" ceiling lamp designed by Svend Aage Holm Sørensen. Produced by Holm Sørensen & Co in Denmark during the 1950s. Made from black and white lacquered aluminum and brass. Worki...
Aluminum, Brass
Svend Aage Holm Sørensen Brutalist Copper Torch Wall Lamp Vintage Denmark 1960s
By Holm Sørensen, Svend Aage Holm Sørensen
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Danish brutalist style wall lamp/torch lamp designed by Svend Aage Holm Sørensen manufactured by his own workshop Holm Sørensen & Co. It's made in the 1970s of 5 pointed copper shie...
Metal, Copper
Ceiling Lamp Made In Brass By Sven Aage Holm Sørensen From 1960s
By Svend Aage Holm Sørensen
Located in Lejre, DK
The ceiling lamp, known as "Onion" and created by the renowned designer Sven Aage Holm Sørensen in 1960, represents a brilliant chapter in Danish lighting design. Made of brass, this...
Brass
Danish Modern Hanging Lamps by Svend Aage Holm Sørensen, 1962
By RAAK, Svend Aage Holm Sørensen
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Danish Modern Pair Svend Aage Holm Sørensen for RAAK teak tristar white Kastrup glas B-1101A Hanging Lamps, C. 1962. Featuring a suspended tri star Teak framework with three-tiered h...
Teak, Glass
Two Modern Brutalist Copper Cylinder Pendants, 1960s
By Holm Sørensen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Pair of Scandinavian modern Brutalist pendants by Danish designer Svend Aage Holm Sørensen.
Metal, Copper, Sheet Metal
Ceiling Lamp in Brass, Teak and Opaline Glass by Svend Aage Holm Sørensen, 1950s
By Svend Aage Holm Sørensen
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
This rare ceiling lamp, designed by Svend Aage Holm Sørensen and produced by ASEA in Sweden during the 1950s, exemplifies the mid-century Scandinavian modern design ethos through its...
Brass
Ceiling Lamp in Teak, Brass & Opaline Glass by Svend Aage Holm Sørensen, 1950's
By Svend Aage Holm Sørensen
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Ceiling Lamp in Teak, Brass & Opaline Glass by Svend Aage Holm Sørensen, 1950's Additional Information: Material: Teak, brass and opaline glass Style: Mid century, Scandinavian Prod...
Brass
Ceiling Lamp in Teak, Brass & Opaline Glass by Svend Aage Holm Sørensen, 1950's
By Svend Aage Holm Sørensen
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Ceiling Lamp in Teak, Brass and Opaline Glass by Svend Aage Holm Sørensen, 1950's Additional Information: Material: Teak, brass and opaline glass Style: Mid century, Scandinavian Pr...
Brass
"Diabolo" Ceiling Lamp by Svend Aage Holm Sørensen, ASEA, Denmark, 1950s
By ASEA, Svend Aage Holm Sørensen
Located in Hägersten, SE
"Diabolo" ceiling lamp designed by Svend Aage Holm Sørensen. produced by ASEA belysning in Sweden during the 1950s. Made from black and white lacquered aluminum and brass. Working bo...
Aluminum, Brass
Set Of 2 Ceiling Lamp Made In Brass By Svend Aage Holm Sørensen From 1960s
By Svend Aage Holm Sørensen
Located in Lejre, DK
The brass ceiling lamp, characterized by a characteristic cylinder shape and a black cord, is a remarkable example of lighting design from the 1960s, created by the talented designer...
Brass
Danish Brass "Poppy" Pendant by Svend Aage Holm Sørensen, 1970s.
Located in Asaa, DK
Danish Brass "Poppy" Pendant by Svend Aage Holm Sørensen, 1970s. Ceiling lamp by Svend Aage Holm-Sørensen, Denmark.
Brass
Sven Aage Holm Sørensen Cork and Brass Pendant, Denmark 1960s
Located in Praha, CZ
Exceptional pendant lamp designed by Sven Aage Holm Sørensen and produced in Denmark during the 1960s.
Brass
Svend Aage Holm-Sørensen 'Palm' Pendant Light, Danish Design, 1960
Located in London, GB
Mid-century pendant composed of layers of oxodised and torch-cut brass.
Brass
Svend Aage Holm Sorensen, Pair of Ceiling Pendant Lamps in Brass
Located in København, Copenhagen
Svend Aage Holm Sorensen. A pair of ceiling pendant lamps in brass, Danish design, 1960-1970s.
E.S. Sorensen Brass & Rope Ship Pendant Lamp Kobenhavn Denmark, ca. 1960s
Located in Geneva, CH
Ship brass and rope pendant lamp by E.S. Sorensen, Denmark ca. 1960s.
Brass
$561Sale Price|25% Off
Danish Teak Hanging Pendant Lights, White Opaline Glass Drops, 1960s
By Svend Aage Holm Sørensen
Located in Andernach, DE
Beautifully designed pendant lamp by mid-century makers and artist from Denmark. Silky matte opaline (semi-gloss) glass, the 2 light shades held by all hand crafted teak. Just beauti...
Art Glass, Teak
Opal Lamella Pendant Lamp, by Arne Hovmand-Olsen from Warm Nordic
By Svend Aage Holm Sørensen
Located in Viby J, DK
The opal lamella pendant was designed in the 1950s by Danish light master Svend Aage Holm-Sørensen.
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Opal Arch Pendant Lamp, by Arne Hovmand-Olsen from Warm Nordic
By Svend Aage Holm Sørensen
Located in Viby J, DK
The Opal Arch pendant was designed in the 1950s by the Danish designer, Svend Aage Holm-Sørensen.
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Opal Shade Pendant Lamp, by Arne Hovmand-Olsen from Warm Nordic
By Svend Aage Holm Sørensen
Located in Viby J, DK
Anish light master Svend Aage Holm-Sørensen has masterminded the opal shade pendant designed in the 1950s.
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Bent Karlby Red and Black New Old Stock Lyfa Pendant Lamp, Denmark, 1955
By Bent Karlby, Svend Aage Holm Sørensen
Located in Den Haag, NL
Bent Karlby red and black Lyfa pendant lamp, Denmark 1955 This is a new old stock item, it comes with the original diffusers.
Metal, Brass
Danish Vintage Brutalist Copper Pendant in Friis & Moltke Style 1970s
By Svend Aage Holm Sørensen, Jo Hammerborg, Fog & Mørup
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Danish brutalist or mid-century ceiling lamp/pendant in the style of designers as Jo Hammerborg, Svend Aage Holm Sørensen, or FRIIS & MOLTKE.
Metal, Copper
Colorful Glass Ball Pendant Lamp
By Mazzega, Carlo Nason, Gaetano Sciolari, Svend Aage Holm Sørensen
Located in München, DE
Wonderful colorful glass globe lamp from the 1960s. The glass elements, with a particularly successful color gradient, create an impressive play of light. Very high-quality workmansh...
Metal
$486Sale Price|20% Off
Brutalist Brass Pendant Light Svend Aage Holm Sorensen for Holm Sorensen Denmark
By Werner Schou, Svend Aage Holm Sørensen, Bent Karlby, Jo Hammerborg
Located in Brussels, Brussels
Vintage Pendant Light in brutalist style. Design by Svend Aage Holm Sørensen, for Holm Sørensen, Denmark. manufacturer's label present.
Metal, Brass
Scandinavian Suspension Light, 1960s, Red, Yellow and White
By Stilnovo, Holm Sørensen
Located in Vienna, AT
Minimalist Scandinavian suspension chandelier with colored acrylic shades. The hardware is made of lacquered brass with a lacquered wooden centerpiece. Each arm ends in a large acryl...
Brass
Set of Three Diabolo Pendant Lamps by Svend Middelboe for Nordisk Solar 1958
By Lyfa, Nordisk Solar Co., Svend Middelboe, Svend Aage Holm Sørensen
Located in München, BY
Set of three extremely rare, lovely and highly decorative Mid-Century Modern diabolo pendant lamps or hanging lights. Designed by Svend Middelboe for Nordisk Solar Company, Denmark, ...
Aluminum
Pair Grey Danish Zone Pendant Lamps by Jo Hammerborg for Fog & Morup 1960s
By Bent Karlby, Svend Aage Holm Sørensen, Fog & Mørup, Lyfa, Jo Hammerborg
Located in Brussels, Brussels
Scandinavian modernist pendant lights from the 1960s. Danish Zone Pendant Lamps in a very elegant light grey Color. Design by Jo Hammerborg for Fog & Mørup, Denmark 1960s Nice ori...
Metal, Steel
Brutalist pendant light, hand hammered copper by E.S Horn Aalestrup Denmark
By Horn Lighting, Svend Aage Holm Sørensen, Bent Karlby, Werner Schou, Jo Hammerborg
Located in Brussels, Brussels
Mid-Century Brutalist pendant light made of patinated hand hammered copper. Scandinavian brutalist pendant light from the 1950s-60s. Made of hand-hammered copper, fits perfectly in...
Metal, Copper
Scandinavian Vintage Pendant lamp in Brass by Rex Lennart for Ikea, 1972
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson, IKEA, Svend Aage Holm Sørensen, AB Markaryd, Jo Hammerborg
Located in Brussels, Brussels
Large Scandinavian pendant light in metal (brass anodized aluminum). Design by Rex Lennart for IKEA in 1971. Manufactured in the 1970s. Clearly inspired by the creations of Hans-A...
Metal, Aluminum
Scandinavian 1960s pendant lamp orange glass and teak Kristiansson Luxus, Sweden
By Svend Aage Holm Sørensen, Luxus Vittsjö, Jo Hammerborg, Bent Karlby, Uno & Östen Kristiansson
Located in Brussels, Brussels
Modernist teardrop pendant lamp from the 1960s. Orange glass with white opalin interior and upper teak element. Very nice shape. Attributed to Uno & Östen Kristiansson for Luxus V...
Opaline Glass, Glass
Italian Hollywood Regency Chandelier by Hans Kögl
By Hans Kögl, Holm Sørensen, Tommaso Barbi, Banci Firenze
Located in München, DE
Exceptional decorative chandelier from the 1960s. Wonderful design and quality craftsmanship. A warm light is created. Design: Hans Kögl Condition: Very good vintage condition wit...
Metal
Svend Aage Holm Sorensen Pendant Lamp in Copper for Holm Sorensen and Company
By Holm Sørensen
Located in Den Haag, NL
Rare Svend Aage Holm Sorensen pendant lamp for Holm Sorensen and Company.
Brass, Copper
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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