Uno Square Ceiling Light by Gaspare Asaro-Black Bronze Finish
By Gaspare & Vittorio Asaro
Located in New York, NY
The Uno Square ceiling light exemplifies simple elegance via its clean profile designed around a
Brass
Uno Square Ceiling Light by Gaspare Asaro-Polished Nickel Finish
By Gaspare & Vittorio Asaro
Located in New York, NY
The Uno Square ceiling light exemplifies simple elegance via its clean profile designed around a
Brass
Beautiful Mid Century Modern square fiberglass ceiling or wall lamp
Located in München, DE
minimalist design for indirect, pleasant light. Frame made is of white painted metal with brass stud screws
Metal, Brass
Set Of 2 Large Square 4-Light Ceiling Lights 1980s, Never Used
Located in Palermo, IT
Set of 2 large square 4-light ceiling lights 1980s, never used Golden metal and brass structure
Metal, Brass
Art Deco Ceiling Lamp with a Square Shaped Frosted Glass, France 1930s
Located in Ulm, DE
A timeless piece of French Art Deco design, this square ceiling lamp from the 1930s offers both
Brass
No.25 B Green - Beige Multi Geometric Square Pendant Lamp by Sander Bottinga
By Sander Bottinga
Located in Geneve, CH
Materials: brass, wood, leather, Viscose fringes Variations available. Handmade in brass, wood, leather
Brass
No.25 B Green - Beige Multi Geometric Square Pendant Lamp by Sander Bottinga
By Sander Bottinga
Located in Geneve, CH
Materials: Brass, Wood, Leather, Viscose Fringes Variations available. The rectangular top is movable
Brass
Lovely Gilt Brass and Lens Glass Pendant by Palwa, circa 1970s
By Palwa
Located in Wiesbaden, Hessen
A beautiful small midcentury one light gilt brass chandelier with square lens glasses. A high
Crystal, Brass
Mid-Century Modernist Brass and Glass Rod Square Flush Mount Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
Mid-Century Modernist square brass and glass rod flush mount chandelier. This flush mount
Brass
1 'of 2' 1960 Germany Limburg Large Square Flush Mount Glass & Brass Chandelier
By Glashütte Limburg, Kalmar Lighting, Helena Tynell, J.T. Kalmar
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
structure fixed on a golden brass frame with brass finals by the Finnish designer Helena Tynell attr. Gem
Brass
Contemporary Square Italian Crystal Amber Murano Glass Flush Chandelier/Pendant
Located in New York, NY
customizable as flush mounts or pendants, here with a gold brass structure in a geometric square shape
Brass
American 19th Century Bronze Lantern, Attributed to Hooper & Co. Boston
By Hooper of Boston
Located in London, by appointment only
A Rococo Revival brass chandelier, of square tapering form with lush scrolls enriching each face
Bronze, Ormolu
Unavailable|$3,600
Square Chandelier With Crystals
Located in Chicago, IL
This fixture features a square brass ceiling plate which holds four levels of tapered crystals
Crystal, Brass
Unavailable|$4,480
Square Suspended Fixture with Brass Trim
Located in Chicago, IL
Ivory painted fixture with aged brass ornamentation. 4 Fresnel glass lenses at the bottom
Brass, Steel
Unavailable|$900
Industrial Square Glass Ceiling Pendant
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Industrial square glass ceiling pendant with rod and matching canopy, unusual black frosted bulb.
Metal, Brass
Unavailable|$1,189
Square Crystal Pendant by Bakalowits
By Bakalowits & Söhne
Located in Wien, AT
Steel construction with eight lights and with 40 X 40cm (15.74 X 15.74 in) hand-cut crystal elements from the 1960s made by Bakalowits & Sohne. Very rare!
Chrome, Brass
Unavailable|$2,500 / item
A Vintage Pyramidal Holophane Glass Pendant with Square Diffuser, Circa 1950s
Located in New York, NY
AHL3611 A rounded, semi-pyramidal holophane glass pendant with square diffuser on polished nickel
Nickel, Brass
Unavailable|$2,700 / item
Pyramidal Holophane Glass Pendant with Square Diffuser in Nickel, Circa 1950s
Located in New York, NY
AHL3612 A piece of vintage pyramidal holophane glass with a square bottom diffuser on polished
Nickel, Brass
Sold|$8,089 / item
Large Square Brass Chandelier by Glustin Luminaires
By Glustin Creation
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Large brass chandelier made of thirty six natural brass square unit assembled together.
Brass
Sold|$7,548
Glass and Brass Square Italian Chandelier
Located in London, GB
Cascading glass chandelier with approximately 250 rods of glass and brass in alternating heights
Blown Glass
Brass "Route II" Chandelier, Square in Circle
Located in Geneve, CH
Brass "Route II" Chandelier - Square in circle Dimensions: W 110 x H 55 x D 110 cm Materials
Metal, Brass
Brass "Line Chaos" Chandelier, Square in Circle
Located in Geneve, CH
Brass "Line Chaos" chandelier, Square in Circle Dimensions: W110 x H115 x D95 cm Materials
Brass
Sold|$8,921 / item
Square Chandelier
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
-selected agate slices offer the perfect glow when the light pours through. Structure: Aged brass with
Brass
Sold|$1,900
Square Glass Chandelier
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Modern square glass ceiling chandelier textured glass and 4 60/watt lights. Beautiful light.
Brass
Rarity Rectangle Crystal Chandelier Brass Lustre Ceiling Square Lamp Antique
Located in Berlin, DE
Chandelier Brass Lustre Ceiling Square Lamp Antique
Crystal, Brass
Sold|$1,375
Square Texture Glass Chandelier
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Beautiful glass chandelier made of 4 parts of texture glass together with brass hard wear and
Brass
Sold|$1,800
Modern Square Glass Chandelier
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Elegant light fixture made of brass and thick texture glass . 4 60/ watt light look great on .
Brass
Sold|$1,675
1960s Square Texture Glass Chandelier
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Elegant vintage chandelier made of four parts of texture glass put together to make beautiful light
Brass
J.T. Kalmar Square Textured Glass Mid-Century Brass Chandelier, Austria, 1950s
By Kalmar Lighting, J.T. Kalmar
Located in Vienna, AT
This is a beautiful square Mid-Century chandelier from the 1950s, crafted by J.T. Kalmar in Vienna
Metal, Brass
Vintage Brass with Chandelier with Square Glass Shades by Sciolari, Italy, 1960s
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Vintage candlestick chandelier from the 1960s. Golden color made of brass. In good original
Brass
Sold|$3,449
Pair of Brass Sciolari Square Ceiling Lamps
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Pair of nice ceiling lamps made of a stack of brass square rods, and four arms of different
Brass
Brass "Route I" Pendant Light, Square in Circle
Located in Geneve, CH
Brass "Route I" pendant light - Square In Circle Dimensions: W 117 x H 60 x D 32,7 cm Materials
Metal, Brass
Sold|$4,800
Brass and Glass "Ice Cube" Chandelier
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
Brass chandelier with square "ice cube" shades - 2 fixtures available - price is for one item
Brass
Brass "Geometric Task" Pendant Lamp, Square in Circle
Located in Geneve, CH
Brass "Geometric Task" pendant lamp - Square in circle Dimensions: W 42.5 x H 70 x D 38 cm
Brass
1960s Square Ceiling Lamp In Brass With Square Pressed Art Glass By Boréns Borås
By Boréns Borås
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
Beautiful and large square ceiling lamp from the 1960s made of brass with seventeen large square
Brass
2 Tier Crystal Prism Square Form Chandelier by Venini for Camer
Located in New York, NY
Venini square form 2 tier crystal prism chandelier suspended from a heavy brass chain.
Crystal, Brass
Brass "Triangular Prism II" Pendant Lamp, Square in Circle
Located in Geneve, CH
Brass "Triangular Prism II" pendant lamp, square in circle Dimensions: W 52 x H 24 x D 42.5 cm
Metal, Brass
Brass "Triangular Prism II" Pendant Lamp, Square in Circle
Located in Geneve, CH
Brass "Triangular Prism II" pendant lamp - Square in Circle Dimensions: W 52 x H 24 x D 42.5 cm
Metal, Brass
Gold Resin Square Form Ceiling Fixture with Brass Hardware
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
Gold resin square form ceiling fixture with brass hardware. Height does not include the chain and
Brass
Brass "Ball and Shade" Pendant Light, Square in Circle
Located in Geneve, CH
Brass "Ball and Shade" pendant light - Square in Circle Dimensions: W 160 x H 147 x D 160 cm
Metal, Brass
Hans-Agne Jakobson White Enamel Metal & Brass Square Pendant
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Scarce edition modern light from Hans-Agne Jakobson. Newly wired. TWO IN STOCK - PAIR IN STOCK
Metal, Brass, Enamel
Hans-Agne Jakobson White Enamel Metal & Brass Square Pendant
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Scarce edition modern light from Hans-Agne Jakobson. Newly wired. TWO IN STOCK - PAIR IN STOCK
Metal, Brass, Enamel
Brass "Sphere and Cut Circle" Pendant Lamp, Square in Circle
Located in Geneve, CH
Brass "Sphere and Cut Circle" pendant lamp - Square in Circle Dimensions: W 120 x H 120 x D 30 cm
Brass
Square Ceiling Pendant with Brass Details Attributed to Stilnovo, Italy
By Stilnovo
Located in London, GB
A striking square pendant light with black lacquered frame, plexiglass diffuser, and brass details
Brass, Metal
Square Textured Glass Pendant Ceiling Fixture with Brass Accents by Kalmar
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
Square textured glass pendant ceiling fixture with brass accents by Kalmar.
Brass
Petite Two-Tier Square Glass Tube Chandelier by Doria Leuchten, Germany, 1960s
By Doria Leuchten Germany
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Gorgeous glass tube pendant light made by Doria Leuchten, Germany. It is in very good condition and requires one European E27 Edison bulb, up to 60 watt. A nice addition to any room.
Metal, Brass
Large Four-Tier Square Glass Tube Chandelier by Doria Leuchten, Germany, 1960s
By Doria Leuchten Germany
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Gorgeous glass tube pendant light made by Doria Leuchten, Germany. It is in very good condition and requires one European E27 Edison bulb, up to 100 watt and six European E14 / 110 v...
Metal, Brass
Sold|$7,950 / set
Black and Brass Square Pair of Pendant Lights, France, Midcentury
Located in New York, NY
Midcentury French pair of square black and brass pendants Textured plastic light covering Brass
Metal
Extra Large Square Clear Glass & Brass Sciolari Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Dallas, TX
Unique extra large clear glass tubes and brass flush mount chandelier. With 4 medium base lights
Brass
Industrial Square Glass Ceiling Pendant
Located in Culver City, CA
Industrial square glass ceiling pendant with rod and matching canopy, unusual black frosted bulb.
Metal, Brass
Sold|$1,200
Industrial Square Glass Ceiling Pendant
Located in Culver City, CA
Industrial square glass ceiling pendant with rod and matching canopy, unusual black frosted
Metal, Brass
Sold|$545
1930 Holophane square pendant light
By Holophane
Located in Surrey, BC
A pair of clean Holophane fixtures on brass cable rewired and CSA completed. Sold individually
Brass
Square textured glass pendant ceiling fixture
Located in New York, NY
Square textured glass pendant ceiling fixture with brass details.
Brass
Sold|$2,250
Lucite Prism Chandelier
Located in Wilton, CT
Unusual square two tier lucite and brass chandelier
Italian Pair of Square Glass Shade Industrial Light Fixtures, Contemporary
Located in New York, NY
Italian very decorative pair of Industrial light fixtures. Note the decorative brass details and
Brass
Sold|$38,000
A Very Fine Swedish Neoclassical Chandelier
Located in Palm Beach, FL
A Very Fine Swedish Neoclassical Square Shaped Crystal and Brass Chandelier with Cascading Crystals
Crystal, Brass
Smoked Glass and Bronze Chandelier, Italy, 1970s
Located in New York, NY
a 2" piece of square brass. The chandelier has been recently rewired and can take up to a 100 watt
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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