$1,200Sale Price|45% Off
Vintage Eighteen-Light Stiffel Chandelier
Located in Kilmarnock, VA
Stunning eighteen-light chandelier by Stiffel.
Brass
Pair of Round Brass Ribbed Glass Long Chain Light Fixture Pendants MCM MINT!
By Stiffel
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair of Round Brass Ribbed Glass Long Chain Light Fixture Pendants MCM MINT!
Brass
Perforated Brass Ceiling Light by Stiffel
By Stiffel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Perforated brass ceiling light by Stiffel. Designed in the United States, circa 1950s. Holophane glass diffuser provides downlight. Retains original manufacturers label. Takes five E...
Brass
Stiffel 60s Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
A great Sixties nickel 10 arm chandelier w/ a crystal center post done in a Tommi Parzinger style.
Nickel
Pendant by Stiffel
By Stiffel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pendant by Stiffel. Manufactured in the U.S. circa 1960s. Brass, with original canopy. Takes three E26 100w maximum bulbs. Bulbs provided as a one time courtesy.
Brass
Ceiling Light by Stiffel
By Stiffel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Ceiling light by Stiffel. Manufactured in the U.S. brass, glass lens. We recommend five E26 25w maximum bulbs. Bulbs provided as a one time courtesy.
Brass
chandelier by Stiffel
Located in Chicago, IL
chandelier by Stiffel
Brass, Steel
$2,215 / set
H 31.5 in Dm 7.88 in
Set of 2 Mid-Century 2-Light Pendant Lamps Attributed To Luigi Caccia Dominioni
By Luigi Caccia Dominioni
Located in Palermo, IT
Set of 2 Mid-Century 2-light pendant lamps attributed to Luigi Caccia Dominioni, 1960s Metal frame and hand-worked Murano glass bowls (small air bubbles can be seen, typical of the m...
Metal
Italian Designer, Pendant Lights, Brass, Glass, Italy, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of brass and opaline glass pendant lights designed and produced in Italy, c. 1950s. In good vintage condition, with visible wear consistent with age and use. Light surface sc...
Brass
Italian Designer, Pendant Lights, Brass, Glass, Italy, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of brass and opaline glass pendant lights designed and produced in Italy, c. 1950s. In good vintage condition, with visible wear consistent with age and use. Light surface sc...
Brass
Single Brass and Ribbed Opaline Glass Pendant Light
Located in London, GB
A single opaline pendant. Early to mid-20th century. Stepped glass, almost acorn shaped. Brass gallery. No chain but we can provide if needed. Dimensions: 43 height x 28 diameter...
Brass
Pair of French Brass and Glass Art Deco Pendant Lights
Located in Hastings, GB
Very attractive pair of Art Deco design pendant lights in glass and brass, dating to the 1950's, each light has a single large bayonet lamp holder and 8 clear glass panels (octaganol...
Brass
$5,570 / set
H 40 in Dm 15.75 in
Pair Large Italian Midcedntury Pendants Brass Opaline Glass Globes 16" Diameter
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
A pair of large Mid-Century hand-blown opaline glass pendant lights with brass gallery, Italy circa 1950s. Large opaline glass ball with brass shade holder with pierced details for l...
Brass
$5,047 / set
H 9.85 in W 9.85 in D 9.85 in
Pair Vintage Antique English Three Part Holophane Glass Ceiling Pendant Light
Located in Sale, GB
A wonderful pair of three part Holophane ceiling pendants with chain and ceiling roses, England circa 1930. The pendants consist of two sections of prismatic glass held together by f...
Brass
$2,827 / set
H 20.48 in W 22.45 in D 5.91 in
Pair of 1930s British Hanging Lights With Ribbed Holophane Shades
Located in London, GB
A pair of 1930s English hanging pendants with two-lights and ribbed glass holophane shades. A vertical brass rod extends downward from the ceiling plate and at the bottom of the ro...
Brass, Copper
Vintage Italian Moderne Style Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1960's Italian chandelier with original patina with 12 lights. Measurements: Height: 32" Diameter: 30"
Bronze
$7,500 / set
H 21 in Dm 15 in
French Mid Century Modern, Brass, Blown Glass, Globe Pendant Lights, 1950s
Located in Stamford, CT
French Mid Century Modern, Brass, Blown Glass, Globe Pendant Lights,1950s Elegant pair of finely decorated hand-blown glass globe chandeliers, each featuring a large circular dome e...
Brass
Antique Chandelier. Gasolier light fixture
Located in Atlanta, GA
Gilt bronze gasolier converted to electricity, having two Necolassical etched globes
Crystal, Ormolu
Maria Teresa style vintage chandelier with five lights
Located in Houston, TX
This lovely vintage chandelier has fine crystal And And scrolling glass Arms The crystal is clean, clear And brilliant. There Are no broken, missing or chipped Crystals. The wiring i...
Crystal
$1,997 / set
H 30 in Dm 9.7 in
Pair of Midcentury Modern Opaline Glass Shades and Brass Pendant Lights
Located in Lisse, NL
Perfect size and shape, pendants from the midcentury design era. These very stylish 1950s light fixtures come with the original brass canopies and shade holders intact. They are in ...
Brass
1940s Monumental Chandelier
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Eighteen-light tole, brass and chromed metal chandelier of monumental size. Scrolled brass arms radiate from a central dish upon which rests a floral grouping of tole leaves and chro...
Metal, Brass, Chrome
Elegant French 8-Arm Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
Sober and gracefully shaped 8-arm chandelier in brass and silvered metal. The branches are tied together by 2 rings decorated at the top with small ball. A double ring sets the chand...
Brass, Metal
French Mid-Centrury Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1960's French polished bronze chandelier with 12 lights. Measurements: Current drop: 28" Minimum drop: 18" Diameter: 37"
Bronze
Sold|$2,099
H 33.47 in Dm 13.39 in
Brass Basket Empire Sac a Pearl Chandelier Crystal Lustre Lamp Antique Gold
Located in Berlin, DE
Introducing a stunning Brass Basket Empire Sac a Pearl Chandelier, an exquisite piece adorned with captivating crystals, reminiscent of the classical style of the Empire era. This an...
Crystal, Brass, Wire
Very Fine Gilt Bronze & Crystal "Basket" Chandelier
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Very Fine Gilt Bronze & Crystal "Basket" chandelier. France, circa 1930. 1 Light Neo Classical style. Dimensions: Height 18" Diameter 12" CW5269.
Crystal, Bronze
$2,191Sale Price|20% Off
H 29.53 in Dm 31.5 in
Murano glass chandelier Amber and clear 5 lights, Vintage Made in Italy in Stock
Located in Venezia, IT
Murano amber and clear glass floral chandelier 5 lights, Vintage Made in Italy in stock Condition: virtually perfect condition and never used: no heavy scratches, no defects, no crac...
Brass, Steel
Danish Designer - Nautical Brass Pendant Lamp w.Green Shade, 1960s
By Lyfa
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A very rare nautical/martime pendant ceiling lamp composed of a high-quality brass base, adjustable opaline inner-shade with brass accents and a gorgeous teal green aluminum outer sh...
Aluminum, Brass
Crystal and Gold Hollywood Regency Style Chandelier by Sciolari
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional Hollywood Regency style chandelier having a gold colored metal frame, with faceted glass jewels, from which hangs graduated concentric rings with prismatic glass strands....
Metal
Reggiani Italian Chandelier
By Reggiani
Located in New York, NY
An Italian Sixties Space-Age chrome and white frosted glass six light chandelier.
Chrome
Modernist Brass and White Glass Chandelier
Located in Atlanta, GA
Modernist Brass and White Glass Chandelier, probably Italian, circa 1950's.The shades give off a warm glow when lit. The chandelier measures an impressive 32" diameter x 28" height f...
Brass, Metal
Classic Heavy Georgian Style Bronze Chandelier
Located in Houston, TX
Classic heavy Georgian style bronze chandelier with beautiful squashed spherical bottom from Belgium (circa 1910). Beautiful warm brown aged patina on bronze. Newly wired for use wit...
Bronze
Adnet French Moderne Deco Pendant 1940
By Jean Adnet
Located in New York, NY
A wonderful 1940 French Art Deco four-light golden brass fixture with crystal bobeches, Rewired. The golden brass is best shown in the lcanopy picture. The chandelier was made by Mor...
Brass
Pair of Reggiani Italian 1970s Pendants
By Reggiani
Located in New York, NY
A great matte steel architectural three-light cubic pendant fixture. The cord can be adjusted shorter or longer based on preference. The fixture contains three standard sockets. Orig...
Enamel, Steel
Pair of Mid-Century Opaline and Orange Glass Pendant Lights
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
Striking pair of mid-century pendant lights featuring elongated white opaline glass cones paired with bold, transparent orange glass disc shades. These sculptural fixtures cast a wa...
Glass
Handsome Mid-Century Modern Chandelier
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage lamp with black cone shades hanging from cascading chrome arms. Globes pictured are a large white bulb (any standard bulb can be used). An attractive addition to your dining ...
Metal
Faux Bamboo Brass Side Table
By Maison Baguès
Located in Miami, FL
Faux bamboo brass side table with solid brass frame with glass top.
Glass
German High Style, 1970s Crystal Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
A sleek, 1970s German chrome eight arm chandelier with heavy cut crystal glass shades and walnut decorative accents. Newly Rewired.
Crystal, Chrome
Chandelier with Large Teardrop Crystals – Spain, 1970s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Stunning Vintage Chandelier with Large Teardrop Crystals – Spain, 1970s This exquisite chandelier, richly adorned with dazzling crystals, originates from Spain and dates back to the...
Crystal, Brass
French 19 th Century Louis XVI Bronze Chandelier
Located in New Orleans, LA
Beautiful French 19th Century Louis XVI Bronze Chandelier featuring five lights. Note the beautifully detailed bronze crown of acanthus leaves. The center bowl is comprised of curved...
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.
Designer Eva Menz wants the light to "evoke curiosity and a sense of wonder."
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.