Swag Pendant Vintage
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Swag Pendant Vintage
Steel
1970s American Swag Pendant Vintage
Brass
1960s Brutalist Swag Pendant Vintage
Brass
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Swag Pendant Vintage
Ceramic
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Swag Pendant Vintage
Metal
1970s American Swag Pendant Vintage
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Swag Pendant Vintage
Metal, Wire
1970s European Scandinavian Modern Swag Pendant Vintage
Brass
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Swag Pendant Vintage
Lucite
1970s Mid-Century Modern Swag Pendant Vintage
Chrome
Mid-20th Century Islamic Swag Pendant Vintage
Brass
Mid-20th Century Swag Pendant Vintage
Metal, Brass
Late 20th Century American Contemporary Swag Pendant Vintage
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
Mid-20th Century Bohemian Swag Pendant Vintage
Metal
1930s English Swag Pendant Vintage
Cut Glass
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Swag Pendant Vintage
Acrylic, Opaline Glass
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Swag Pendant Vintage
Acrylic, Lucite
Mid-20th Century European Baltic Swag Pendant Vintage
Crystal, Bronze
1960s Regency Swag Pendant Vintage
Crystal, Metal
1960s Mid-Century Modern Swag Pendant Vintage
Fabric
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Swag Pendant Vintage
Chrome
20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Swag Pendant Vintage
Brass
Mid-20th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Swag Pendant Vintage
Slag Glass
1940s Unknown Art Nouveau Swag Pendant Vintage
Brass
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Swag Pendant Vintage
Brass
Late 20th Century Art Nouveau Swag Pendant Vintage
Stained Glass, Slag Glass
Mid-20th Century Swag Pendant Vintage
Slag Glass, Stained Glass
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Swag Pendant Vintage
Brass
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Swag Pendant Vintage
Brass
1970s American Bohemian Swag Pendant Vintage
Copper
1940s French Rococo Swag Pendant Vintage
Metal
20th Century Italian Swag Pendant Vintage
Tôle
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Swag Pendant Vintage
Metal
1980s American Swag Pendant Vintage
Aluminum
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Swag Pendant Vintage
Fiberglass
1950s Italian Swag Pendant Vintage
Crystal
1940s Swag Pendant Vintage
Crystal, Chrome
20th Century French Neoclassical Swag Pendant Vintage
Crystal, Bronze
Mid-20th Century American Bohemian Swag Pendant Vintage
Brass
20th Century French Belle Époque Swag Pendant Vintage
Crystal
Late 20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Swag Pendant Vintage
Brass
1930s French Belle Époque Swag Pendant Vintage
Crystal
1930s French Belle Époque Swag Pendant Vintage
Crystal
20th Century Italian Belle Époque Swag Pendant Vintage
Crystal
Late 20th Century Moorish Swag Pendant Vintage
Brass
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Swag Pendant Vintage
Brass
20th Century Art Deco Swag Pendant Vintage
Nickel
1940s Adam Style Swag Pendant Vintage
Bronze
Mid-20th Century American Gothic Revival Swag Pendant Vintage
Steel
20th Century French Provincial Swag Pendant Vintage
Bronze
Late 20th Century American Swag Pendant Vintage
Metal
1950s Unknown Swag Pendant Vintage
Amethyst, 18k Gold
20th Century Italian Belle Époque Swag Pendant Vintage
Crystal
20th Century Italian Belle Époque Swag Pendant Vintage
Crystal
20th Century French Louis XV Swag Pendant Vintage
Ormolu, Bronze
20th Century French Belle Époque Swag Pendant Vintage
Rock Crystal
Mid-20th Century Louis XVI Swag Pendant Vintage
Crystal, Brass
20th Century French Belle Époque Swag Pendant Vintage
Crystal
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Swag Pendant Vintage
Crystal, Amethyst, Rock Crystal
Mid-20th Century Canadian Mid-Century Modern Swag Pendant Vintage
Cut Steel
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Finding the Right chandeliers-pendant-lights for You
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 and vintage 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 (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), 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.
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 whimsical — like the work of Beau & Bien’s Sylvie Maréchal, frequently inspired by her dreams — 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.
- What Is a swag pendant light?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021A swag pendant light is a fixture that hangs from the ceiling and provides an often inexpensive light source while taking up very little space. Swag pendant lights take up little space — the fixture is typically a bare or shaded socket that is suspended from the ceiling by way of a robust metal chain or cord. A swag pendant also offers a variety of installation options and can enhance the overall look of the room. Shop a range of antique and vintage swag pendant lighting on 1stDibs.
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