Brass Swing Arm Wall Lamp, 1960s, Germany
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Brass adjustable swing arm wall lamp, Germany, 1960s. This elegant vintage wall light features a conical brass shade suspended from a slender adjustable swing arm, allowing the lamp ...
Brass
$789Sale Price|20% Off
Black Halogen Swing Arm Ceiling Light Steinhauer Germany 1980s
By Steinhauer
Located in Den Haag, NL
Very rare Black metal Halogen ceiling light. Adjustable in many different ways. Manufactured by Steinhauer Germany 1980s. Halogen 100 watt.
Metal
Sirrah "Am/As" Ceiling Lamp with Chromed Swing Arm, Franco Albini, 1960s
By Adriano Albini, Sirrah
Located in Rijssen, NL
Chrome-plated ceiling lamp from 1969 with two-piece metal arm, which can sprawl and rotate around the mounting. The bell is lacquered white inside. This lamp is one of Franco Albini'...
Metal, Chrome
Pair of Adjustable Brass Swing Arm Wall Lamps with Fabric Shades, Germany, 1960s
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Pair of German brass swing arm wall lamps from the 1960s, each designed with a compact rectangular wall mount, articulated double-arm construction and a classic white fabric shade. T...
Brass
Sirrah "Am/As" Ceiling Lamp with Chromed Swing Arm, Franco Albini, 1960s
By Sirrah, Adriano Albini
Located in Rijssen, NL
Chrome-plated ceiling lamp from 1969 with two-piece metal arm, which can sprawl and rotate around the mounting. The bell is lacquered white inside. This lamp is one of Franco Albini'...
Metal, Chrome
Vintage Swing Arm Chrome Ceiling Lamp "AM/AS" by Franco Albini Italy, circa 1969
By Franca Helg, Antonio Piva and Franco Albini, Sirrah
Located in Geneva, CH
This well-constructed pendant lamp is part of a series named ‘AM/AS’ that included table, wall, ceiling and suspension lamps, and were designed by an influential Italian trio Franco ...
Steel, Chrome
Swing Arm Ceiling Lamp in the Style of Pierre Guariche
By Pierre Guariche
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An important swing arm ceiling lamp in the style of Pierre Guariche, featuring a perforated green metal shade with a brass counter weight.
Metal, Brass
Unavailable
H 31 in W 54 in D 8 in
Stilnovo Style Swing-Arm Chandelier in Silver Nickel and Red Enamel, Italy 1950s
Located in New York, NY
Italy, 1950's. A very large, striking, and beautifully balanced Italian midcentury articulated pendant chandelier in nickeled brass, with a moveable arm and terra cotta-colored ena...
Metal, Brass
1950's Swing Arm Pendant Light
Located in New York, NY
Wall mount swing arm pendant lamp in wood with tear drop case glass shade.
Wood, Glass
Danish Teak Swing Arm Red Glass Pendant Lamp by Holmegaard
By Holmegaard
Located in San Jose, CA
Mid-Century Modern hanging wall light by Holmegaard circa 1960's, Denmark. This piece displays a candy red teardrop glass shade with a frosted white interior. Includes a teak swivel ...
Blown Glass, Teak
Swing Arm Ceiling Fixture by O.C. White
By O.C. White
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A rare style ceiling fixture with a pair of arms and egg shaped shades finished steel with a black patina. Drop is adjustable. Dimensions provided are fully extended.
Steel
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H 20 in W 17.5 in D 44 in
French Mid-Century Modern Handrubbed Teak Swing-Arm Wall Sconce w/ Hessin Shade
Located in New York, NY
This sophisticated Mid-Century Modern swing arm sconce was realized in France circa 1960. It features a cylindrical bracket that attaches to the wall from which a sinuously curved el...
Teak
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H 35.44 in W 11.82 in D 43.31 in
AM/AS Ceiling Lamp with Chromed Swing Arm by Franco Albini for Sirrah, 1960s
By Franca Helg, Antonio Piva and Franco Albini, Sirrah
Located in BARCELONA, ES
The AM/AS Ceiling Lamp with Chromed Swing Arm by Franco Albini for Sirrah, originating from the 1960s, stands out as a truly distinctive and exceptional lighting fixture. Its uniquen...
Metal, Chrome
Italian Telescopic Wall Light by Stilnovo
By Stilnovo
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
All brass fittings and brass telescopic (adjustable) arm that swings 180 degrees, pendant enameled shade adjusts also.
Brass, Metal
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H 13 in W 6 in D 14.5 in
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Swing Arm Pendant Lights, Milk White Glass, 1960s
Located in Bedford Hills, NY
Beautiful pair of midcentury swing arm pendant lights, Denmark, 1960s, rewired.
Glass, Teak
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H 13 in W 6 in D 14.5 in
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Swing Arm Pendant Lights, Milk White Glass, 1960s
Located in Bedford Hills, NY
Beautiful pair of mid century swing arm pendant lights, Denmark, 1960s, rewired.
Glass, Teak
Herda 'Balance' Swing-Arm Pendant Lamp, 1980s
By Herda
Located in Den Haag, NL
Very large counterbalanced ceiling mounted swingarm halogen lamp and flagship of Dutch lighting specialists Herda's 1980s 'Balance' series of swingarm lamps. With a span of nearly 1....
Mid Century Danish Modern Wall Mount Hanging Lamp Swing Arm
Located in Baltimore, MD
A sophisticated, Mid-Century Modern walnut wall mounted swag lamp, chandelier featuring drum-shaped chandelier, the shade is accented with an impressive vertical walnut pattern along...
Walnut
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H 35.44 in W 15.75 in D 43.31 in
AM/AS Ceiling Lamp with Chromed Swing Arm by Franco Albini for Sirrah, 1960s
By Sirrah, Franca Helg, Antonio Piva and Franco Albini
Located in BARCELONA, ES
The AM/AS Ceiling Lamp with Chromed Swing Arm by Franco Albini for Sirrah, originating from the 1960s, stands out as a truly distinctive and exceptional lighting fixture. Its uniquen...
Metal, Chrome
Danish Holmegaard Swing Arm Glass Pendant Lamp
By Holmegaard
Located in San Jose, CA
Mid-Century Modern hanging wall light by Holmegaard in teak. This piece displays a white frosted glass shade and includes a teak swing arm with adjustable cord. Swing arm: 23.25" l...
Glass, Teak
Pair of Scandinavian Modern Wicker and Teak Swing Arm Wall Lights
Located in Rochester, NY
Matched pair of Scandinavian Modern style teak w/ brass swing arm wall mount pendant lights with bell shaped natural woven wicker shades.
Brass
1950's Swing Arm Pendant Light
Located in Oaks, PA
Wall mount swing arm pendant lamp in wood with white case glass shade.
Wood, Glass
Pierre Guariche Swing Arm Ceiling Fixture
By Pierre Guariche
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A wonderful Pierre Guariche swing arm ceiling light fixture. It has two lights (upper and lower). Shades are peforated light green and beige enameled metal. Counter balance is a bras...
Brass, Metal
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H 35 in W 101 in D 35 in
Sirrah "Am/as" Ceiling Lamp with Swing Arm Glass and Chrome Franco Albini, 1960s
By Franco Albini, Sirrah
Located in Frankfurt / Dreieich, DE
Sirrah "Am/As" ceiling lamp with swing arm glass and chrome Franco Albini, 1960s Very good condition Measures: 17.7 inch diameter, 13.4 inch height, total length of adjustable ar...
Chrome
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H 50.4 in W 17.72 in D 54.34 in
Chromed Swing Arm Ceiling Lamp by Franco Albini for Sirrah, Italy, 1969
By Franco Albini, Sirrah
Located in Berlin, DE
Elegant chrome-plated ceiling lamp from 1969 with two-piece metal arm, which can sprawl and rotate around the mounting. The bell has a diameter of 45 cm and is lacquered white inside...
Metal
Danish Modern, Articulating Wall Light, Brass, Denmark, 1960s
Located in Stamford, CT
Danish Mid-Century Modern, Large Articulating Wall Light or Sconce, Brass, Denmark, 1960s A large patinated brass articulating wall light designed and produced in Denmark in the mid...
Brass
$2,950 / set
H 14 in W 32 in D 5 in
French Mid-Century Modern Metal and Brass Swing Arm Sconces, Wall Lights, Pair
Located in Miami, FL
Superb pair of Swing arm sconces, wall lights from France. Each sconce takes 2 E 14 Light bulbs with 40 watts max. Measures: Back plate: 7.75 inches x 7.75 inches. Projection to t...
Brass, Iron
Franco Albini for Sirrah swivel wall lamp, Italy circa 1960s
By Franco Albini and Franca Helg, Sirrah
Located in Long Island City, NY
Franco Albini for Sirrah AM/AS wall lamp. Designed and made in Italy, 1960s. Chrome plated metal and enameled metal. Takes 1 medium base bulb. Complimentary US rewiring upon request....
Metal
$2,900 / set
H 8.67 in W 4.73 in D 12.21 in
Pair of 1950s Italian Wall Sconces in Brass and Opaline Glass
Located in Rome, IT
Elegant pair of Italian wall sconces manufactured in the 1950s, featuring slender angular brass arms supporting tapered satin opaline glass shades. The minimalist asymmetric structur...
Brass
$3,249 / set
H 10.63 in W 5.52 in D 13 in
Pair of German Vintage Solid Brass Swing Arm Wall Lights Sconces, 1960s
By Vereinigte Werkstätten Für Kunst Im Handwerk, miiss, Florian Schulz
Located in Berlin, DE
Pair of elegant articulating wall lights. Germany, 1960s. Lamp sockets: 1x E27 (US E26).
Brass
$4,400 / set
H 7.49 in W 4.73 in D 15.75 in
Pair of Large 1950s Italian Brass and Opaline Glass Wall Sconces
Located in Rome, IT
This pair of large Italian wall sconces from the 1950s combines softly curved opaline glass shades with slender brass arms for a refined mid-century presence. Each lamp features an ...
Brass
Tiffany style adjustable Brass Wall lamp 1960s
Located in Den Haag, NL
Very nice Brass Wall lamp . Adjustable in height ,sliding on a rail. comes with a Tiffany style shade .
Brass
Pair of Brass Austria Wall Lamps, 1950's
Located in Praha, CZ
- made in Austria - made of brass, glass - re-polished - fully functional - good, original condition.
Brass
$1,856
H 9.85 in W 11.03 in D 25.99 in
Danish Designer Articulating Brass Wall Light by Teknika, Denmark 1950s.
Located in Asaa, DK
Danish Designer Articulating Brass Wall Light by Teknika, Denmark 1950s. Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern adjustable brass wall light designed by Erik Jensen and manufactured in Denm...
Brass
$2,780 / set
H 18.12 in W 3.94 in D 7.09 in
Pair of Italian Brass and Opaline Glass Wall Sconces, 1950s
Located in Rome, IT
Pair of Italian wall sconces produced in the 1950s, characterized by a minimalist linear design. Each lamp features a cylindrical opaline glass diffuser supported by a slender brass ...
Metal, Brass
$6,150
H 31.5 in Dm 7.88 in
Italian wall light 50's counterweight in brass and metal attributed to Oluce
By Oluce
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Wall lamp of the 50's attributed to the Italian publishing house Oluce. Structure in steel and solid brass, black lacquered metal shade (original paint). Brass counterweight allowing...
Metal, Brass
Italian Designer, Wall Light, Metal, Brass, Italy, 1950s
By Stilnovo
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and black, white-lacquered metal wall light designed and produced in Italy, c. 1950s. Brass accents and metal shade present with light patina and wear consistent with age an...
Brass, Metal
$2,480 / set
H 9.85 in W 3.94 in D 9.06 in
Pair of Italian Adjustable Brass and Opaline Glass Wall Sconces, 1950s
Located in Rome, IT
Pair of Italian wall sconces from the 1950s, combining minimalist geometry and refined craftsmanship. Each lamp features a semi-spherical shade composed of two elements: a dark-patin...
Metal, Brass
$6,800
H 39.38 in W 13.39 in D 49.22 in
Stunning Brass 1950's Swing Arm Counterbalanced Wall Applique by Cosack Leuchten
By Cosack Leuchten
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
Rare and beautiful Model number 9591 organic form counterbalanced swing arm applique by the specialist avant garde german lighting company Cosack Leuchten 1959 This applique is in w...
Brass, Aluminum, Steel, Nickel
$3,695
H 31.5 in Dm 15.75 in
Paavo Tynell Ceiling Light, Chromed Metal, Painted Shade, & Opaline Glass, 1950s
By Paavo Tynell, Idman
Located in Helsinki, FI
A Minimalist Mid-Century Modern lamp by Paavo Tynell produced by Idman in the 1950s. The lamp features a chromed body with a bell-shaped opaline glass shade topped by a greysh green ...
Metal
$1,392
H 11.42 in W 16.93 in D 29.53 in
Italian mid-century modern wall lamp in brass metal with arm by Chiarini, 1950s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian mid-century wall lamp in brass and metal with adjustable arm by Chiarini, 1950s. Wall lamp with adjustable direction, telescopic arm and latch mechanism. Structure in brass ...
Metal, Brass
Zinc Mirror Curva
By Cultivado em Casa
Located in Floresta, MG
A common item in steel houses, the 180º curve is the starting point for the development of the collection. Using this element of industrial origin and organic format, we seek to crea...
Steel, Zinc
$1,250
H 34.5 in W 14.25 in D 14.25 in
Mid-Century Stilnovo Inspired Ceiling Light, Articulating Arm, Frosted Glass
By Stilnovo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Modernist ceiling light demonstrates the refined mechanical aesthetic of Italian lighting design from the 1950s-1960s. Drawing from Stilnovo's engineering approach, the fixture emplo...
Metal
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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