Venini Doge Pendant Light in Straw Yellow by Napoleone Martinuzzi
By Venini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Doge suspension lamp, designed by Napoleone Martinuzzi and manufactured by Venini, was originally designed in 1925 and 1930. Indoor use only. Dimensions: Ø 50 cm, H 120 cm.
Glass
21st Century Anni Trenta Luce Pendant Light in Straw-Yellow by Venini
By Venini
Located in murano, IT
Anni Trenta is available as a pendant light, a wall light, a ceiling light, a table lamp and a floor lamp.
Glass
21st Century Argea Ceiling Light in Straw-Yellow by Venini
By Venini
Located in murano, IT
Through the power of fire, glass encloses silver or golden leaves, glowing brightly and creating unique optical illusions that evoke the sea. Argea shines its inner light, and become...
Glass
21st Century Anni Trenta Luce Ceiling Light in Straw-Yellow by Venini
By Venini
Located in murano, IT
Anni Trenta is available as a pendant light, a wall light, a ceiling light, a table lamp and a floor lamp.
Glass
EXQUISITE CIRCA 1940'S MURANO STRAW AMBER GLASS ART NOUVEAU CHANDELIER LiGHT
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this exquisite circa 1940's Italian Murano straw Amber glass ceiling chandelier Please note the delivery f...
Glass
French Art Nouveau and Art Deco Amber and Clear Glass Straws 12-Light Chandelier
Located in Coimbra, PT
12-light bulbs E-14, good working condition Assembly required. Bulbs not included. Dimensions: Height 39.38 in. (Chain = 4.72 in.) / 100 cm (Chain = 12 cm) Diameter 25.99 in. (66...
Metal
$12,539Sale Price|20% Off
Paavo Tynell Large Scale Pendant Light by Taito Oy - 1950’s
By Paavo Tynell, Taito Oy
Located in Espoo, FI
Large size pendant light by Paavo Tynell. These lights are made by Taito Oy in the 1950s. The lights were originally sold to the city of Ikaalinen (Finland) where they served at Ikaa...
Brass
Rattan, Brass and Glass Chandelier Four-Light, Italy 1970s
By Christian Dior
Located in Rome, IT
Chandelier pendant four-light made of rattan covered with glass and a brass structure. Made in Italy in the 1970s.
Metal, Brass
Unavailable
H 48.82 in W 15.75 in D 15.75 in
Danish Modern Teak Ceiling Light with Three Hanging Straw Cones, 1960s
Located in Chesham, GB
A Danish ceiling light featuring a teak triangle support and three straw cones shaped hanging lights. The shades can be adjusted to various heights.
Straw, Teak
Symbolic Hand-Dyed Feature Pendant Light 'Ihaya Lamp'
Located in London, GB
The Ihaya Lamp is a planetary pendant light inspired by the symbolic projection of the Tuareg life through the Sahara.
Bronze
Pendant Light, Wrought Iron Brass Straw Amber Glass, 1960
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A pendant light manufactured in Austria in midcentury, circa 1960 (late 1950s or early 1960s).
Brass, Wrought Iron
Sold
H 15.75 in Dm 7.88 in
Paavo Tynell Opaline Glass, Straw & Brass Pendant Ceiling Light, Taito Oy, 1950s
By Paavo Tynell, Taito Oy
Located in London, GB
An extremely sweet pendant light featuring opaline glass, brass and straw by Paavo Tynell, Finland, circa 1950.
Brass
Sold
H 47.25 in Dm 19.69 in
Counterweight Pendant Light 'Jo-Jo Zug' Kalmar, Josef Frank, Brass Straw, 1950s
By Svenskt Tenn, Haus & Garten, J.T. Kalmar, Josef Frank
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A rare and fantastic height adjustable brass counter balance pendant lamp with a straw lampshade model 'Jo-Jo Zug' no. 2505 by J.T.
Brass
Sold
H 26.78 in W 22.45 in D 22.45 in
Paavo Tynell Pedant Light Straw Rattan Shade, and Brass Decoration Taito Oy 1940
By Paavo Tynell
Located in Hägersten-Liljeholmen, Stockholms län
Nice Paavo Tynell ceiling ligth made with rattan straw shade, glass and brass. This lamp is using every aspect of Paavo Tynell style, the straw rattan shade preserves scandinavian tr...
Brass
Sold
H 39.38 in Dm 31.5 in
Large French Art Nouveau, Art Deco Glass Straws Fringe 12 Light Brass Chandelier
Located in Coimbra, PT
Measures: Diameter 31.5 in/ 80 cm Height 40 in/ 100 cm Weight: 7 Kg / 15 lb. 12-light bulbs E-14, good working condition/European wiring. Your item will be carefully packed. Ass...
Metal, Brass
Sold
H 42.13 in Dm 20.48 in
Art Deco & Art Nouveau Dark Pink Beaded & Clear Glass Straw, 6-Light Chandelier
Located in Coimbra, PT
Measures: Diameter 20.5 in/ 52 cm Height 42.1 in (chain 11.8 in)/ 107 cm (chain 30 cm) Weight: 12 lb/ 5 Kg 6 light bulbs (E14) Good working condition/European wiring. Age patina...
Metal
Sold
H 32.29 in Dm 30.71 in
Ornate French Art Nouveau Art Deco Beaded Glass Straw Fringe 6-Light Chandelier
Located in Coimbra, PT
Ornate French Art Nouveau and Art Deco, frosted satin etched art glass lamp shades chandelier Measures: Diameter 30.7 in/ 78 cm Height 32.2 in / 82 cm Weight 7 Kg / 15 lb 6-light bu...
Brass
Sold
H 30 in Dm 24 in
Art Deco/Art Nouveau Amber Beaded & Clear Glass Straw Chandelier/ 11 Light Bulbs
Located in Coimbra, PT
Fabulous midcentury Art Deco/Art Nouveau chandelier in clear glass and amber beads Measures: Diameter 24 in/ 60 cm Height 30 in/ 80 cm Weight: 5 lb/ 4 Kg Eleven light bulbs E14/ ...
Metal
Sold
H 48.82 in Dm 27.56 in
Large Art Deco Art Nouveau Amber Beaded & Clear Glass Straw, 10-Light Chandelier
Located in Coimbra, PT
Fabulous large Art Deco and Art Nouveau chandelier in clear glass and amber beads early 20th century. Measures: Diameter: 28 in/ 70 cm Height: 49 in (chain 13.4 in)/ 124 cm (chain...
Metal
Sold
H 46 in W 50 in D 15 in
Remarkable Victorian Three-Light Billiard Light with Straw Opalescent Shades
Located in Portland, OR
While nowhere near as elaborate or ornate as its 1890s Empire predecessors, this very special example claims its own place at the ball with its elegant restraint, wide wing span, and...
Edwardian Brass 5-Light Chandelier with Glass Beads and Crystal Straws
Located in Minneapolis, MN
Sometimes pieces come into our store that surprise even us! This brass five-light pan fixture is full of unique details with worn patina that make it one of a kind. The jewelry of th...
Metal, Brass
Sold
H 40 in W 25 in D 25 in
Rare Empire Four-Light Chandelier with Straw Opalescent Glass, circa 1898
Located in Portland, OR
While nowhere near as elaborate or ornate as 1890s Empire fixtures could be, extremely rare. This very special example claims its own place at the ball with its elegant restraint, op...
Four-Light Shower with Straw Opalescent Stalactites, circa 1920
Located in Portland, OR
When Pompeii and Herculaneum were discovered, the Classical Revival was born in Europe. When the United States declared independence and set up a Greek-style Democracy, the Classical...
Empire Three-Light Chandelier with Straw Opalescent Shades, circa 1900
Located in Portland, OR
With feet in both the 19th and 20th centuries, the Victorian era saw a huge transformation of lighting technology and the evolution of many styles. The period began with gas-powered ...
$1,650 / item
H 16.1 in Dm 11.5 in
'Plissé White Edition' Pleated Textile Table Lamp by Folkform for Örsjö
By Örsjö Industri AB
Located in Glendale, CA
'Plissé White Edition' pleated textile table lamp by Folkform for Örsjö. This unique table lamp was awarded “Lighting of the Year 2022” by Residence Magazine Sweden, who called it “...
Textile
Leather Meander Flexible Wall Sconce
Located in Pound Ridge, NY
Leather wrapped flexible arm wall light you can pose and adjust as you wish. This is our updated Meander Reader light with larger cone shade and new upward angled arm. Lamping: Sing...
Metal, Brass, Nickel
$4,250 / set
H 15.75 in W 5 in D 3 in
Brass and Murano Glass Sconces, Mid-Century Modern Style, Italy, New Design
Located in Austin, TX
Petite sconces from Murano, Italy made with smoked glass stamped into a lovely curved shape with texture. The brass structure has been newly wired to fit US standards. This pair is...
Brass
$1,339 / item
H 13.39 in W 10.63 in D 10.63 in
Set Antique Vintage Acorn Opaline White Milk Glass Ceiling Pendant Light Lamp
Located in Sale, GB
- A fabulous run of church opaline acorn pendant lights with steel galleries, circa 1950. - Wear commensurate with age, all in excellent condition, the steel galleries are aged worn...
Glass
$2,800 / set
H 14.75 in W 8.5 in D 4 in
Pair of Art Deco Style Murano Glass Demi Lune Wall Sconces, in Stock
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of Art Deco style Murano glass demi lune wall sconces, in stock One LED E26 base socket. Black glass sphere and brass fittings. Textured Murano glass, Wired to the American sta...
Brass
$2,497 / item
H 15.75 in Dm 21.66 in
Mustard Mohair Velvet Round Ottoman with Oak Feet, Modern UK Design
Located in London, England
Dagmar Design - Round Ottoman Custom-made ottoman developed & produced at our workshops in London using the highest quality materials. These examples are upholstered in a mustar...
Oak, Mohair, Velvet
Panoplie Iron Tripod Floor Lamp
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Iron tripod floor lamp with slender legs and tapered feet. New wiring and new linen shade. Sold individually and newly made by Panoplie. Please inquire for current lead time. Measure...
Iron
Murano Hand Blown Chartreuse Green Glass Chandelier, in stock
Located in Miami, FL
Murano hand blown studio glass chandelier, in stock All different shaped chartreuse green discs with white details, rigadin technique Brass plated structure with 24 exposed brass reg...
Brass
LU Louis SM Sconce
By Lumfardo Luminaires
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The handsome LU Louis SM Sconce is a smaller version of our LU Louis Sconce, an all brass wall sconce in lightly patinated brass with patterned perforations by Lumfardo Luminaires. M...
Brass
LU Louis Sconce AS
By Lumfardo Luminaires
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Handsome LU Louis sconce AS. An all brass wall sconce in an aged silver finish with patterned perforations by Lumfardo Luminaires. Made contemporary in the US. Multiples available fo...
Brass, Nickel
Glossy Cream Ceramic Chandelier in Antique Brass 5-Arm 42.5" DIA
By Lostine
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Five antique brass patina arms curve up from a ceramic cluster dish to five tall stoneware ceramic shades in a glossy glaze with a subtle off-white hue. With a fixed black walnut orb...
Brass
$16,496 / item
H 53.15 in W 125.99 in D 59.06 in
Oval Brass and Parchment Chandelier by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires
By Diego Mardegan
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Beautiful chandelier by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires, this other version of the spider chandelier has longer arms on the sides giving the oval shape. The metal arms paint...
Metal, Brass
Murano Sputnik Spherical Green Glass and Brass Chandelier
Located in Roma, Lazio
A fantastic emerald green sputnik, with a surprising design and for its very low height, which allows it to fit in both high and low ceilings. Very elegant, it will furnish and decor...
Brass
$4,800 / set
H 22 in W 28 in D 16.5 in
Pair of Lane Furniture Modern Mahogany "Cube" Nightstands Bedside Tables
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of American Mid-Century Modern mahogany "Cube" design nightstands / bedside tables with two hinged front drawer that open to reveal an interior compartment with a single shelf. ...
Mahogany
$13,359 / item
H 49.22 in Dm 70.87 in
Brass and Parchment Paper Chandelier by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires
By Diego Mardegan
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Impressive chandelier made of white enameled brass arms holding six beautiful parchment paper shades, which can be adjusted thanks to the handle of each socket. Signed by the arti...
Brass
$13,200 / item
H 33.75 in Dm 35 in
Ivory Murano Glass Eight Arm Chandelier, Mid-Century Modern Style, Italy
Located in Austin, TX
Chandelier made of ivory colored Murano glass with eight branches. We love the classic lines and modern details of this hand-blown fixture. It has been newly wired to fit US standard...
Murano Glass
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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