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Swedish Enameled Glass Chandelier, 1950s
Swedish Enameled Glass Chandelier, 1950s

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, each with a 'mushroom' shaped glass diffuser enameled in white and subdued purple. Ver...

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Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Aluminum, Brass

Swedish Brass And Striped Glass Chandelier, 1950s
Swedish Brass And Striped Glass Chandelier, 1950s

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 as well as the turned wood centerpiece are partially lacquered in black. Very nice ...

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Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Swedish Ceiling Light, 1950s, Enameled Glass
Swedish Ceiling Light, 1950s, Enameled Glass

Swedish Ceiling Light, 1950s, Enameled Glass

By Hans Bergström

Located in Vienna, AT

Charming Swedish ceiling light from the 1950s in classic colors of black, gold and white. Five black lacquered arms, each with an enameled glass diffuser held by brass details. Very ...

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Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass, Steel

Hans Bergstrom Delicate Gio Ponti Influenced Fluted Glass and Brass Chandelier
Hans Bergstrom Delicate Gio Ponti Influenced Fluted Glass and Brass Chandelier

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 black metal accents. Highly influenced by Italian designer Gio Ponti. This chandelier ...

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Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal, Brass

Exceptional Mid-Century Modern Ceiling Fixture or Pendant Lamp Sweden 1950s
Exceptional Mid-Century Modern Ceiling Fixture or Pendant Lamp Sweden 1950s

Exceptional Mid-Century Modern Ceiling Fixture or Pendant Lamp Sweden 1950s

By Bertil Brisborg

Located in München, BY

Extremely rare, highly decorative and elegant Mid-Century Modern perforated aluminum ceiling lamp or hanging light. In the style of Bertil Brisborg. Designed & manufactured in Sweden...

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Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Aluminum, Brass

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Swedish Enameled Glass and Brass Chandelier, 1950s
Swedish Enameled Glass and Brass Chandelier, 1950s

Swedish Enameled Glass and Brass Chandelier, 1950s

Located in Vienna, AT

Charming Swedish enameled glass and brass chandelier from the 1950s.

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Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Enameled Glass and Brass Chandelier, circa 1960
Enameled Glass and Brass Chandelier, circa 1960

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.

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Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Aluminum, Brass

C.G. Hallberg Enameled Glass Chandelier, 1930s
C.G. Hallberg Enameled Glass Chandelier, 1930s

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 nice original condition with patina on the brass and trimmings, and a small chip on t...

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Vintage 1930s Swedish Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Lyrical Swedish Brass and Glass Pendant, 1930s
Lyrical Swedish Brass and Glass Pendant, 1930s

Lyrical Swedish Brass and Glass Pendant, 1930s

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H 28.75 in W 14.18 in D 3.94 in

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 and a slender glass diffuser with enameled stripes. Very nice original condition with...

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Vintage 1930s Swedish Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Hans-Agne Jakobson White Enamel Metal & Brass Square Pendant
Hans-Agne Jakobson White Enamel Metal & Brass Square Pendant

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

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Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal, Brass, Enamel

Hans-Agne Jakobson White Enamel Metal & Brass Square Pendant
Hans-Agne Jakobson White Enamel Metal & Brass Square Pendant

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

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Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal, Brass, Enamel

Hans-Agne Jakobsson Ceiling Lamp 'Carolin' Model T549, 1960
Hans-Agne Jakobsson Ceiling Lamp 'Carolin' Model T549, 1960

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, 1960, with nickel plated brass frame covered by a fabric shade, with original cano...

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Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal, Brass

Swedish Enameled Glass And Brass Chandelier, 1950s
Swedish Enameled Glass And Brass Chandelier, 1950s

Swedish Enameled Glass And Brass Chandelier, 1950s

By Stilnovo, Hans Bergström

Located in Vienna, AT

Very modernist Swedish 5-arm chandelier from the 1950s. Uniquely shaped and intricately enameled glass diffusers are held in place by minimalist brass hardware.

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Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Swedish Patinated Brass Chandelier, 1920s, Enameled Glass
Swedish Patinated Brass Chandelier, 1920s, Enameled Glass

Swedish Patinated Brass Chandelier, 1920s, Enameled Glass

Located in Vienna, AT

Swedish patinated brass chandelier from the 1920s.

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Vintage 1920s Swedish Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Hans Bergström Chandelier, 1950s, Brass and Enameled Glass
Hans Bergström Chandelier, 1950s, Brass and Enameled Glass

Hans Bergström Chandelier, 1950s, Brass and Enameled Glass

By Hans Bergström, ASEA

Located in Vienna, AT

Rare Swedish five-arm chandelier attributed to Hans Bergström for ASEA, 1950s.

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Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Hans Bergstrom Mid-Century Five-Arm Brass Chandelier for Asea, Sweden
Hans Bergstrom Mid-Century Five-Arm Brass Chandelier for Asea, Sweden

Hans Bergstrom Mid-Century Five-Arm Brass Chandelier for Asea, Sweden

By Hans Bergström, ASEA

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This elegant five-arm brass chandelier, designed by Hans Bergström for the Swedish manufacturer ASEA, is a beautiful example of Mid-Century Scandinavian Modern lighting from the 1950s.

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Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal, Brass

Chandelier by Carl-Axel Acking, Sweden, 1940s
Chandelier by Carl-Axel Acking, Sweden, 1940s

Chandelier by Carl-Axel Acking, Sweden, 1940s

By Carl-Axel Acking

Located in Copenhagen, DK

The chandelier is made of perforated and enameled brass.

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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

1970s, Brass and Glass Pendant Lamp by Börje Claes for Norellet, Sweden
1970s, Brass and Glass Pendant Lamp by Börje Claes for Norellet, Sweden

1970s, Brass and Glass Pendant Lamp by Börje Claes for Norellet, Sweden

By Norellet, Börje Claes

Located in Silvolde, Gelderland

Magnificent pendant designed by Börje Claes for Norellet, Sweden. This lamp is made of brass with an enamel white inside and a yellow cylinder of glass. The beautiful shape makes t...

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Vintage 1960s Swedish Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass, Enamel

1950s Hans-Agne Jakobsson T 549/3 Brass Chandelier for Markaryd
1950s Hans-Agne Jakobsson T 549/3 Brass Chandelier for Markaryd

1950s Hans-Agne Jakobsson T 549/3 Brass Chandelier for Markaryd

By AB Markaryd, Hans-Agne Jakobsson

Located in Los Angeles, CA

1950s Hans-Agne Jakobsson T 549/3 Brass Chandelier for Markaryd. A unique and refined design by the prolific and increasingly collectible Swedish legend. Retains original AB Markaryd...

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Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Aluminum, Brass

Mid-Century Modernist Perforated Brass Pendant with White Enameled Interior
Mid-Century Modernist Perforated Brass Pendant with White Enameled Interior

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 regular intervals or perforated detailing adorn the piece, the interior of which is...

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Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Pendant Lamp by Einar Backström & Erik Höglund for Boda Glasbruk, Sweden, 1960s
Pendant Lamp by Einar Backström & Erik Höglund for Boda Glasbruk, Sweden, 1960s

Pendant Lamp by Einar Backström & Erik Höglund for Boda Glasbruk, Sweden, 1960s

By Kosta Boda, Einar Backstrom, Erik Höglund

Located in München, BY

Amazing Mid-Century Modern pendant lamp or hanging light. Designed by Einar Backström and Erik Höglund for Boda Glasbruk, Sweden, 1960s. Executed in enameled steel, brass, glass a...

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Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Aluminum, Brass, Steel

Set of Three Pendant Lights Brushed Brass Scandinavian Modern, 1960s
Set of Three Pendant Lights Brushed Brass Scandinavian Modern, 1960s

Set of Three Pendant Lights Brushed Brass Scandinavian Modern, 1960s

Located in Hausmannstätten, AT

A set of three 1960s scandinavian pendant lights in the Style of Hans Agne Jakobsson. They are made of white enameled metal and brushed brass plating. Newly rewired. One medium base ...

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Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Aluminum, Brass

Hans-Agne Jakobsson Ceiling Lamp 'Carolin' Model T549, 1960
Hans-Agne Jakobsson Ceiling Lamp 'Carolin' Model T549, 1960

Hans-Agne Jakobsson Ceiling Lamp 'Carolin' Model T549, 1960

By Hans-Agne Jakobsson, AB Markaryd

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Wonderful pendant lamp 'Carolin' model T549/3 designed by Hans-Agne Jakobsson for Markaryd, Sweden, 1960, with brass frame covered by a fabric shade, with original brass canopy. The ...

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Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass, Metal

Counterbalance Pendant Lamp by Nordiska Kompaniet, 1950s
Counterbalance Pendant Lamp by Nordiska Kompaniet, 1950s

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 ceiling cap are covered with beautiful oxblood red wrinkle paint. The shade has a p...

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Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass, Aluminum

1950s Brass and Glass Globe Chandelier
1950s Brass and Glass Globe Chandelier

1950s Brass and Glass Globe Chandelier

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H 23.23 in Dm 29.53 in

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 1950.

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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass, Iron

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By Kalmar Lighting, J.T. Kalmar

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...

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Pair of Park Night Stands in Noir Oxblood Lacquer by Yaniv Chen for Lemon

By Lemon

Located in Amsterdam, NL

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Located in Miami, FL

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1960s Sergio Mazza 'Demi Clio' Wall or Ceiling Lamp for Artemide

1960s Sergio Mazza 'Demi Clio' Wall or Ceiling Lamp for Artemide

By Sergio Mazza, Artemide

Located in Los Angeles, CA

1960s Sergio Mazza 'Demi Clio' Wall or Ceiling Lamp for Artemide Executed in nickeled brass and delicate opaline glass, Italy, circa 1960s. Clean and architectural, these hardwired ...

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Pair of Art Deco Murano Smoked Glass Wall Sconces, Italy Contemporary

Pair of Art Deco Murano Smoked Glass Wall Sconces, Italy Contemporary

Located in Miami, FL

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Vintage Inspired Handcrafted Fluted Farmhouse Porcelain Pendant Light
Vintage Inspired Handcrafted Fluted Farmhouse Porcelain Pendant Light

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...

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Garden Or Dinning Armchairs in Black Wrought Iron. Indoor & Outdoor. Price/Piece
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Located in Miami, FL

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New Black Wrought Iron Curule Bench with Cushion, Savonarola, Throne
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Located in Miami, FL

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By Bertu Furniture

Located in Oak Harbor, OH

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Located in Westwood, NJ

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Galupa Art Deco Wall Sconce, Optical Glass & Aluminum, Up/Down Lighting
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Galupa Art Deco Wall Sconce, Optical Glass & Aluminum, Up/Down Lighting

Located in İstiklal, TR

GALUPA Art Deco Wall Sconce, a masterpiece of design that effortlessly combines elegance and functionality. This stunning wall sconce is crafted in the timeless Art Deco style, featu...

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Set of Three Sculptural solid Oak Bar Stools with Merino Wool seats France 1960s

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By Rudolf Steiner, Henning Kjærnulf, Guillerme et Chambron, Pierre Chapo

Located in Den Haag, NL

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By Josef Hoffmann, Wiener Werkstätte, Woka Lamps

Located in Vienna, AT

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Smooth (17") Circular Undulating White Plaster Shell Pendant Light

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Located in San Francisco, CA

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4-foot Pendant Light in Black Walnut with Brass Fixtures by Hinterland Design

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...

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Glossy Cream Ceramic Chandelier in Antique Brass 5-Arm 42.5" DIA

By Lostine

Located in Philadelphia, PA

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Swedish Chandelier Brass Enamel For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal Swedish chandelier brass enamel for your home. Frequently made of metal, brass and glass, every Swedish chandelier brass enamel was constructed with great care. Your living room may not be complete without a Swedish chandelier brass enamel — find older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. Each Swedish chandelier brass enamel bearing mid-century modern, Art Deco or Art Nouveau hallmarks is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made Swedish chandelier brass enamel over the years, but those crafted by J.T. Kalmar, Hans-Agne Jakobsson and Kalmar Lighting are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Swedish Chandelier Brass Enamel?

Prices for a Swedish chandelier brass enamel can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $579 and can go as high as $60,000, while the average can fetch as much as $4,500.

Materials: Brass Furniture

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 Wearstleralso 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.

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 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.