Swedish Enameled Glass Chandelier, 1950s
By Hans Bergström
Located in Vienna, AT
Sublime Sewdish brass chandelier from the 1950s with enameled glass diffusers. Five brass arms
Aluminum, Brass
Swedish Brass And Striped Glass Chandelier, 1950s
By Hans Bergström
Located in Vienna, AT
Fine Swedish brass chandelier from the 1950s with striped glass diffusers. The brass socket covers
Brass
Swedish Ceiling Light, 1950s, Enameled Glass
By Hans Bergström
Located in Vienna, AT
black lacquered arms, each with an enameled glass diffuser held by brass details. Very nice original
Brass, Steel
$2,450
H 22 in W 22.5 in D 22.5 in
Hans Bergstrom Delicate Gio Ponti Influenced Fluted Glass and Brass Chandelier
By ASEA, Hans Bergström
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century Scandinavian chandelier with black striped fluted milk glass shades, brass arms and
Metal, Brass
$7,693
H 10.04 in Dm 10.44 in
Exceptional Mid-Century Modern Ceiling Fixture or Pendant Lamp Sweden 1950s
By Bertil Brisborg
Located in Munich, DE
. Executed in enameled and perforated aluminum and brass, the pendant lamp needs 1 x E27 / E26 and 2 x E14
Aluminum, Brass
Swedish Enameled Glass and Brass Chandelier, 1950s
Located in Vienna, AT
Charming Swedish enameled glass and brass chandelier from the 1950s. Six-arm polished brass
Brass
Enameled Glass and Brass Chandelier, circa 1960
Located in Vienna, AT
Swedish Modern six-arm brass chandelier with enameled glass shades from the 1950-1960s. Minimal
Aluminum, Brass
C.G. Hallberg Enameled Glass Chandelier, 1930s
By C.G. Hallberg
Located in Vienna, AT
Rare patinated brass chandelier with enameled glass shades by C.G. Hallberg from the 1930s. Very
Brass
1950s Brass and Glass Globe Chandelier
Located in London, GB
An eight armed brass, black enameled iron and matt opaline glass globe chandelier Sweden, circa
Brass, Iron
Lyrical Swedish Brass and Glass Pendant, 1930s
Located in Vienna, AT
Lyrical Swedish brass and glass pendant from the 1930s. Cast brass body with figurative elements
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
Hans-Agne Jakobsson Ceiling Lamp 'Carolin' Model T549, 1960
By AB Markaryd, Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Wonderful pendant lamp 'Carolin' model T549/3 designed by Hans-Agne Jakobsson for Markaryd, Sweden
Metal, Brass
Swedish Enameled Glass And Brass Chandelier, 1950s
By Hans Bergström, Stilnovo
Located in Vienna, AT
Very modernist Swedish 5-arm chandelier from the 1950s. Uniquely shaped and intricately enameled
Brass
Swedish Patinated Brass Chandelier, 1920s, Enameled Glass
Located in Vienna, AT
Swedish patinated brass chandelier from the 1920s. The satin glass diffusers are enameled on the
Brass
Hans Bergström Chandelier, 1950s, Brass and Enameled Glass
By ASEA, Hans Bergström
Located in Vienna, AT
Rare Swedish five-arm chandelier attributed to Hans Bergström for ASEA, 1950s. Intricately curved
Brass
Sold
H 25.5 in W 25.5 in D 25.5 in
Hans Bergstrom Mid-Century Five-Arm Brass Chandelier for Asea, Sweden
By ASEA, Hans Bergström
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This elegant five-arm brass chandelier, designed by Hans Bergström for the Swedish manufacturer
Metal, Brass
Chandelier by Carl-Axel Acking, Sweden, 1940s
By Carl-Axel Acking
Located in Copenhagen, DK
, Sweden, 1940s. The chandelier is made of perforated and enameled brass. Each S-curved arm holds a curved
Brass
1970s, Brass and Glass Pendant Lamp by Börje Claes for Norellet, Sweden
By Börje Claes, Norellet
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
Magnificent pendant designed by Börje Claes for Norellet, Sweden. This lamp is made of brass with
Brass, Enamel
1950s Hans-Agne Jakobsson T 549/3 Brass Chandelier for Markaryd
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson, AB Markaryd
Located in Glendale, CA
1950s Hans-Agne Jakobsson T 549/3 Brass Chandelier for Markaryd. A unique and refined design by the
Aluminum, Brass
Mid-Century Modernist Perforated Brass Pendant with White Enameled Interior
By Paavo Tynell
Located in New York, NY
A Mid-Century Modernist pendant in the style of Paavo Tynell. A conical, polished brass shade with
Brass
Sold
H 7.88 in W 19.69 in D 6.3 in
Pendant Lamp by Einar Backström & Erik Höglund for Boda Glasbruk, Sweden, 1960s
By Einar Backstrom, Kosta Boda, Erik Höglund
Located in Munich, DE
Höglund for Boda Glasbruk, Sweden, 1960s. Executed in enameled steel, brass, glass and enameled
Aluminum, Brass, Steel
Set of Three Pendant Lights Brushed Brass Scandinavian Modern, 1960s
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
of white enameled metal and brushed brass plating. Newly rewired. One medium base bulb (100W max
Aluminum, Brass
Hans-Agne Jakobsson Ceiling Lamp 'Carolin' Model T549, 1960
By AB Markaryd, Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Wonderful pendant lamp 'Carolin' model T549/3 designed by Hans-Agne Jakobsson for Markaryd, Sweden
Brass, Metal
Counterbalance Pendant Lamp by Nordiska Kompaniet, 1950s
By Paavo Tynell, Nordiska Kompaniet
Located in Dronten, NL
Counterbalance pendant lamp made by Nordiska Kompaniet, NK, Sweden. The shade, counterweight and
Brass, Aluminum
$710
H 10 in W 10 in D 5 in
J.T. Kalmar Midcentury Brass Wall Light, Sconce, Brass Pins, 1950s, Austria
By J.T. Kalmar, Kalmar Lighting
Located in Biebergemund, Hessen
Beautiful Modernist wall sconces made by J. T. Kalmar in the 1950s. The light is made of polished brass and the lampshades are made of acrylic glass. The faceted acrylic glass provid...
Brass
$280 / item
H 35.43 in W 21.25 in D 17.71 in
Garden Or Dinning Armchairs in Black Wrought Iron. Indoor & Outdoor. Price/Piece
Located in Miami, FL
Garden armchairs in black wrought iron Handmade. Dining armchairs PRICE PER ITEM.
Wrought Iron
$6,805 / item
H 5.91 in Dm 66.93 in
Murano Art Glass and Brass Midcentury Chandelier / Wall Light, 2000
Located in Roma, Lazio
Wonderful piece of Murano that can be mounted both as a wall lamp and as a ceiling chandelier. Particular and original applique from the Murano glass factory. The wall light/chandel...
Brass
$3,305 / item
H 14 in W 48 in D 8 in
4-foot Pendant Light in Black Walnut with Brass Fixtures by Hinterland Design
By Hinterland Design
Located in Vancouver, BC
It’s believed that ancient Egyptians may have had the technology to harness electricity and create light thousands of years ago. This technology is referred to as the light of the De...
Brass
$3,313 / item
H 12.6 in W 28.35 in D 36.23 in
Flush Mount Brass and Glass Chandelier 8 Arms, Stilnovo Style, Low Ceiling Best
By Silvio Piattelli, Stilnovo
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
This chandelier is specifically designed for low ceilings, with a height of only 13 inches (32 cm). The arms and shade holders are made of brass, while the central part is made of me...
Metal, Brass
$2,500 / item
H 29 in Dm 19 in
Organic Modern Small Table Lamp Natural Wood Handmade Ivory Fluted Shade
By Isabel Moncada
Located in San Antonio, TX
PATA DE ELEFANTE SMALL table lamp was designed for the Atomic collection by Mexican artist Isabel Moncada. Named Pata de Elefante –Elephant's Foot– for the prominent shape at its ba...
Wood, Fabric, Linen, Fiberglass
$1,696Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 4.15 in W 5.35 in D 7.75 in
Hans-Agne Jakobsson 'Mini-Tratten' Verdigris Patinated Outdoor Sconce
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Örsjö Industri AB
Located in Glendale, CA
Hans-Agne Jakobsson 'Mini-Tratten' verdigris patinated outdoor sconce. An exclusive made for U.S. and UL listed authorized re-edition of the classic Swedish design executed in rich v...
Metal
$9,976 / item
H 19.69 in W 70.87 in D 27.56 in
Custom Oak & Cream Bouclé Daybed by Fosfeen Handcrafted, Made to Order
Located in Plymouth, GB
A handcrafted oak and cream bouclé daybed from Fosfeen’s Sunday Collection. Made to order with full customisation available, including COM, finishes, and dimensions. The Sunday Dayb...
Bouclé, Oak, Fabric, Textile, Upholstery, Wood, Hardwood
$2,636Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 17.7 in Dm 39.3 in
'Floatation' Japanese Paper Suspension Lamp for Ingo Maurer
By Ingo Maurer
Located in Glendale, CA
'Floatation' Japanese paper suspension lamp for Ingo Maurer. Designed and produced by Ingo Maurer, one of the most celebrated German lighting icons since 1966. With imagination, cre...
Metal, Iron
Mauri Almari Table Lamp Model 61054 in Brass & Rattan, Idman, 1950s
By Idman Oy, Mauri Almari
Located in Helsinki, FI
A beautiful and delicate brass table lamp designed by Mauri Almari and manufactured by Idman in the 1950s in Finland. Despite the small size of this lamp the combination of brass & w...
Brass
Danish Designer, Chest of Drawers, Oak, Denmark, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
An oak chest of drawers designed and produced in Denmark, c. 1940s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 27.88"H x 29"W x 15.75"D All items ship from High Point, North Carolina.
Oak
$9,093 / item
H 35.44 in W 63 in D 27.56 in
Brass and Alabaster Mobile Chandelier by Glustin Luminaires
By Glustin Creation
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Mobile kinetic chandelier made of patinated brass with a round counterweight and two enlighten alabaster globes. Original design by Glustin Luminaires.
Alabaster, Brass
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
PMPT Flush Mount
By Lumfardo Luminaires
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Part of Lumfardo Luminaries contemporary collection, the PMPT Flush Mount is a conical flush mount fixture in the spirit of Paavo Tynell of the Scandinavian Modern tradition. Made t...
Brass
The Albert, Custom Made Belgian Linen Armchair
Located in Jesteburg, DE
Introducing the home collection. A small selection of timeless Flemish designs made by hand for us in a small third generation workshop in Belgium. Has been used by many influent...
Linen
$2,000 / item
H 8.5 in Dm 17.5 in
Vintage Inspired Handcrafted Fluted Farmhouse Porcelain Pendant Light
By DBO Home
Located in Sharon, CT
Classic, elegant, with a perfectly imperfect touch. We just love our new porcelain Parasol Fluted Pendants. Inspired by a vintage pie cover, we designed them to hang over our kitchen...
Brass
Whether burnished or lacquered, antique, new and vintage brass furniture can elevate a room.
From traditional spaces that use brass as an accent — by way of brass dining chairs or brass pendant lights — to contemporary rooms that embrace bold brass decor, there are many ways to incorporate the golden-hued metal.
“I find mixed metals to be a very updated approach, as opposed to the old days, when it was all shiny brass of dulled-out silver tones,” says interior designer Drew McGukin. “I especially love working with brass and blackened steel for added warmth and tonality. To me, aged brass is complementary across many design styles and can trend contemporary or traditional when pushed either way.”
He proves his point in a San Francisco entryway, where a Lindsey Adelman light fixture hangs above a limited-edition table and stools by Kelly Wearstler — also an enthusiast of juxtapositions — all providing bronze accents. The walls were hand-painted by artist Caroline Lizarraga and the ombré stair runner is by DMc.
West Coast designer Catherine Kwong chose a sleek brass and lacquered-parchment credenza by Scala Luxury to fit this San Francisco apartment. “The design of this sideboard is reminiscent of work by French modernist Jean Prouvé. The brass font imbues the space with warmth and the round ‘portholes’ provide an arresting geometric element.”
Find antique, new and vintage brass tables, case pieces and other furnishings now on 1stDibs.
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.
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.
Warm chalet style meets cool Bauhaus functionality in Pietro Cascella’s cleverly carved creation.