Mid-Century "AJ Royal 500" Lamp by Arne Jacobsen for Louis Poulsen Denmark 1957
By Jacobsen Architecture, Louis Poulsen
Located in Palermo, IT
Suspension lamp mod. "AJ Royal 500" by Arne Jacobsen for Louis Poulsen from 1957. Black lacquered
Metal
Slamp Atmosfera Suspension Gold by Lorenza Bozzoli
By Lorenza Bozzoli
Located in Pomezia, Rome
for a late-night return home. Also available in a suspension lamp. Size: Ø 30 cm x H 44.5 cm / Ø 11
Other
Slamp Atmosfera Suspension Pewter by Lorenza Bozzoli
By Lorenza Bozzoli
Located in Pomezia, Rome
for a late-night return home. Also available in a suspension lamp. Size: Ø 30 cm x H 44.5 cm / Ø 11
Other
$1,304 / item
Coderch Mini Disa Methacrylate Table Lamp by Tunds
By José Antonio Coderch
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
wood and methacrylate, and the Císter in the person of suspension lamp, column lamp and floor lamps
Aluminum
$1,304 / item
Coderch Mini Disa Methacrylate Table Lamp by Tunds
By José Antonio Coderch
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
wood and methacrylate, and the Císter in the person of suspension lamp, column lamp and floor lamps
Aluminum
$1,304 / item
Coderch Mini Disa Methacrylate Table Lamp by Tunds
By José Antonio Coderch
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
wood and methacrylate, and the Císter in the person of suspension lamp, column lamp and floor lamps
Aluminum
Large Taraxacum hanging lamp by Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni for Flos 1960
By Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, Flos
Located in bruxelles, BE
Metal and resin suspension lamp designed by Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni in the 1960s. Large
Metal
$2,846Sale Price|20% Off
Pelill & Putzler pendant 5 colored elements form the 60’s.
By Peill & Putzler
Located in bari, IT
Suspension lamp composed of 5 elements in white opaline and coloured murano glass, production
Art Glass, Opaline Glass
$1,304 / item
Coderch Mini Disa Wood Table Lamp by Tunds
By José Antonio Coderch
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
reissued in wood and methacrylate, and the Císter in the person of suspension lamp, column lamp and floor
Aluminum
Italian Brass Five Arms with Ten Lights Sputnik Chandelier
Located in San Francisco, CA
Lovely suspension lamp in polished brass with five arms and 10 lights. Great addition to add modern
Brass
Mariana Pellegrino Soto Table Lamp 'Recuerdo' Textured Blown-Glass by Oluce
By Mariana Pellegrino Soto, Oluce
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
includes a single suspension lamp version and a table lamp, where the sphere is supported by a chrome metal
Metal
$2,039Sale Price|20% Off
Spanish Modernist Pendant Lamp in Beige, Orange and Brown Macrame
Located in Barcelona, ES
A funny Bohemian hand knotted macramé suspension lamp with colorful circles accenting the bottom
Cord, Wicker, Rattan, Acrylic
Mariana Pellegrino Soto Table Lamp 'Recuerdo' Textured Blown-Glass by Oluce
By Oluce, Mariana Pellegrino Soto
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
includes a single suspension lamp version and a table lamp, where the sphere is supported by a chrome metal
Metal
Italian Teak, Brass & Opaline Glass Shade 1960s Pendant Lamp
By Stilnovo
Located in Varese, Lombardia
This beautiful suspension lamp was produced in Italy, circa 1960. It is made with a brass structure
Brass, Metal
$2,277Sale Price|20% Off
Goffredo Reggiani Italian Mid-Century Space Age Chandelier, 70's
By Goffredo Reggiani
Located in bari, IT
Suspension lamp composed of seven light fixtures in satin glass and chromed metal, Italian
Metal, Steel
Bowler Hat Pendant Lamp, Vintage English Decorative Style
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
a suspension lamp while keeping its original charm. Dimensions: H 15 × W 26 × D 32 cm Please
Shell, Felt
Rattan Globe Pendant Ceiling Lamp, Italy 1960s
Located in Rome, IT
suspension lamp is entirely handcrafted with rattan. The ball shaped shade hangs from a chain with round
Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan
Unique Black Carved Forms, Floating Organic Shapes Suspension by Jérôme Pereira
By Jérôme Pereira
Located in Geneve, CH
Messenger III Suspension Lamp by Jérôme Pereira Dimensions: D 50 x W 200 x H 300 cm (Adjustable
Glass, Wood, Ash
Hand-sculpted Brass, Blown Organic Glass Suspension Light by Jérôme Pereira
By Jérôme Pereira
Located in Geneve, CH
Icarus Suspension Lamp by Jérôme Pereira Unique Piece Dimensions: D 70 x W 60 x H 180 cm Materials
Glass, Oak
$3,510Sale Price|20% Off
Goffredo Reggiani Italian Midcentury Space Age Chandelier 70's
By Goffredo Reggiani
Located in bari, IT
Suspension lamp composed of ten light fixtures in satin glass and chromed metal, Italian production
Metal, Steel
Metal Spot Monopunto Yellow Glass Chandelier, Italy, 1980s
Located in Naples, IT
Suspension lamp in satin yellow Murano glass handmade, blown with the techniques of the old Murano
Murano Glass
Ghidini 1961 Indi-Pendant Cone Lamp in Polished Brass
By Richard Hutten, Ghidini 1961
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This Minimalist suspension cone lamp is part of the Indi-Pendant collection, featuring metal
Brass
Jaime Hayson Ma-Rock M White Table Lamp For Parachilna
By Jaime Hayon
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Jaime Hayson Ma-Rock T Me White Suspension Lamp For Parachilna When you see this lamp you
Steel
$3,225Sale Price|20% Off
Mario Marenco chandelier Chyntia 1970s
By Mario Marenco, Artemide
Located in bari, IT
Suspension lamp model Chyntia in die-cut aluminum and satin-finished steel with futuristic and
Aluminum
$1,613Sale Price|20% Off
Sergio Mazza italian mid century chandelier 1960s
By Sergio Mazza
Located in bari, IT
Suspension lamp in satin-finish chrome-plated aluminium and sphere in opaline and worked glass
Aluminum
Ghidini 1961 Indi-Pendant Cone Lamp in Rose Gold Finish
By Richard Hutten, Ghidini 1961
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This Minimalist suspension cone lamp is part of the Indi-Pendant collection, featuring metal
Copper
Art-Deco inspired Brass, Black Powder-coated, Red detail Helio II Pendant Lamp
By Mambo Unlimited Ideas
Located in Lisbon, PT
Part ambient light, part artwork, Helio suspension lamp will highlight any space in all the right
Metal, Brass
Acropora wall lamp with matt antique gold metal finish
Located in Vedelago, IT
elegance within the confines of the home. The suspension lamp include integrated in the structure LED
Metal
$8,871Sale Price / item|20% Off
Artistic Suspension Gold Leaf Glass Tubes, Brushed Gold Fixture by Multiforme
By Multiforme
Located in Trebaseleghe, IT
spectacular suspension lamp, that can be inserted in various settings. This lighting creation consists of a
Blown Glass
Jaime Hayson Ma-Rock M Golden Table Lamp For Parachilna
By Jaime Hayon
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Jaime Hayson Ma-Rock T Pe Golden Suspension Lamp For Parachilna When you see this lamp you
Steel
Pierre Giraudon Resin Suspension Shell Desk Lamp France 1960's
By Pierre Giraudon
Located in Hastings, GB
A Pierre Giraudon resin suspension desk lamp comprising a white shell held within a rectangular
Plexiglass
$2,856Sale Price / item|20% Off
21st Saturn Pendant Lamp Brushed Brass Glass Made in Portugal by Creativemary
Located in RIO TINTO, PT
inspiration behind this aesthetic suspension lamp design. Composed of one white frosted glass lampshade
Brass
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
Glass
Pair of Bespoke Italian Pendat Lamp "Mini Alabaster Moon," in satin brass
By Matlight Milano
Located in Milano, IT
Combining the ethereal allure of alabaster and the warm glow of satin brass, this suspension lamp
Alabaster, Brass
$2,087Sale Price|20% Off
Pendant Lamp, model "Dynamic" by Wilhelm Vest for Vest Leuchten, 1969
By VEST Leuchten
Located in Lisboa, PT
warm light to the space. In 1969, the Dynamic suspension lamp received an iF Design Award. This lamp
Metal
Bespoke Italian Pendat Lamp "Mini Alabaster Moon," in satin brass and alabaster
By Matlight Milano
Located in Milano, IT
Combining the ethereal allure of alabaster and the warm glow of satin brass, this suspension lamp
Alabaster, Brass
RAAK Concorde lamp / suspension Curved aluminum, Raak éditeur, c. 1970
By RAAK
Located in Paris, FR
RAAK Concorde lamp / suspension Curved aluminum, Raak éditeur, circa 1970 Height 35 x Diameter 20
Metal
$1,840 / item
Diva by Centro Stile Esperia for Esperia
By Esperia
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Suspension lamp with cylindrical structure in satin-finish brass, and crystals made by hand to
Crystal, Brass
David Chipper field Fontana Arte Metal Single Version Chandelier, Designed 2004
By David Chipperfield, Fontana Arte
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This spectacular chandelier Suspension lamp designed by David Chipper field in 2004 and
Metal, Aluminum, Stainless Steel
$1,760Sale Price|20% Off
Arianna Chandelier by Piero Brombin for Artémide
By Piero Brombin, Artemide
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Wire suspension lamp designed in Italy, circa 1970 by Piero Brombin for Artémide. Satin glass and
Aluminum
Gino Sarfatti Attributed Rare Chandelier, Italy, 1950s
By Gino Sarfatti
Located in Naples, IT
Rare suspension lamp in chromed brass and opal glass, design attributable to Gino Sarfatti. Dimmer
Brass
$23,001 / item
Carlo Scarpa Poliedri Applique Chandelier for Venini
By Venini, Carlo Scarpa
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Poliedri applique, suspension lamp and wall sconce, designed by Carlo Scarpa and manufactured by
Glass
VINYL Large Wall Lamp in Silver by Diesel Living with Lodes
By Diesel
Located in Brooklyn, NY
suspension lamp. It is available in two sizes, 60 and 32 cm, and two finishes: silver and deep black
Metal
$2,062Sale Price|25% Off
Rare 1950s Stiffel Black Lacquer and Brass Suspension Table Lamp
By Stiffel
Located in Chicago, IL
Rare 1950s Stiffel suspension table lamp. Four brass rods with ball finials support a black
Metal, Brass
Art Deco Return Chandelier Swarovski Crystal Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple
By Greenapple, GF Modern
Located in Lisboa, PT
Return suspension lamp, Modern Collection, handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by GF Modern. To
Stainless Steel
Art Deco Enlace Pendant Chandelier Black Brass Handmade Portugal Greenapple
By Greenapple, GF Modern
Located in Lisboa, PT
Enlace suspension lamp, Modern Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by GF Modern. To
Brass, Stainless Steel
Venini Stelle Filanti Pendant Light in Grey by Atelier Oï
By Atelier Oï 1, Venini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Stelle Filanti suspension lamp, designed by Atelier Oï and manufactured by Venini, features a
Glass
Mid-Century Modern Italian Chrome and Thick Glass Pendant by Veca, 1960s
By VECA
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Suspension lamp in the Max Ingrand style, produced in Italy by Veca in the 1960s. Eight drops in
Chrome
Venini Stelle Filanti Pendant Light in Milk White by Atelier Oï
By Venini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Stelle Filanti suspension lamp, designed by Atelier Oï and manufactured by Venini, features a
Glass
Venini Stelle Filanti Pendant Light in Violet by Atelier Oï
By Venini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Stelle Filanti suspension lamp, designed by Atelier Oï and manufactured by Venini, features a
Glass
VINYL Small Wall Lamp in Deep black by Diesel Living with Lodes
By Diesel
Located in Brooklyn, NY
suspension lamp. It is available in two sizes, 60 and 32 cm, and two finishes: silver and deep black
Metal
1971 Black “Parentesi” Suspension Floor Lamps by Achille Castiglioni & Pio Manzu
By Achille Castiglioni & Pio Manzu
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Pair of 1970’s Black “Parentesi” suspensions floor lamps by Achille Castiglioni & Pio Manzu
Steel
Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Polished Brass Pendant Link II Suspension
By Mambo Unlimited Ideas
Located in Lisbon, PT
With a shimmering round and clear design, the link suspension lamp brings a unique and alluring
Brass
$2,651 / item
Venini Anni Trenta Pendant Light in Milk White
By Venini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Anni Trenta Suspension lamp, designed and manufactured by Venini, features sinuous lines, clearly
Glass
FLOS Drop Down, Small Circle & Line Arrangements Light by Michael Anastassiades
By Michael Anastassiades, Flos
Located in Brooklyn, NY
: 80 W • Lumen: 3996 Lm Elements: Drop Down: • Mounting: Suspension • Lamp (Bulb) Description: 30W
Aluminum
Purple Kartell Easy Pendant Light Designed by Ferruccio Laviani
By Kartell, Ferruccio Laviani
Located in Vienna, AT
Easy is a cylindrical suspension lamp that enchants and excites with plays of color and light. Once
Acrylic
Jaime Hayson Set of Two Ma-Rock M Custom Golden Table Lamp For Parachilna
By Jaime Hayon
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Jaime Hayson Ma-Rock T Me Custom Combination Golden Suspension Lamp For Parachilna When you see
Steel
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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