Italian modern metal plastic Atomic chandelier Robert Trix Haussmann Swiss 1970s
Located in MIlano, IT
Measurements in cm in suspension 85x82x95h Measurements in cm of the 85x82x23h structure only Rare Swiss-made chandelier, with a design reminiscent of medieval chandeliers but with m...
Metal, Steel
Lovely Adjustable Japanese Style Ceiling Lamp Made in Teak by Temde Swiss, 1960s
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Large shapely teak lamp with jute cord weave. Adjustable from 95cm to 166cm. The lamp is executed with one E27 Edison screw fit bulb. It is wired and in working condition. It runs...
Metal
Large Temde pendant lamp made of teak and sisal cord 1960s
By Temde Leuchten
Located in Nienstädt, DE
Large Temde sisal and teak pendant lamp Danish Modern design Height-adjustable Diameter 55 cm; height 80–120 cm E26 / E27 socket Overall good condition with slight signs of use ...
Rope, Teak
Pendant lamp made of sisal and walnut wood by Temde 1960s
By Temde Leuchten
Located in Hannover, DE
Large sisal hanging lamp by Temde, 1960s. Ceiling lamp by Temde made of teak and sisal/raffia. The lamp's length can be adjusted using the pull mechanism in the canopy. The pull mech...
Raffia
Architectural Mid-Century Modern Ceiling Light Made Of Bamboo And Textile
Located in Hannover, DE
This architectural pendant lamp is a masterpiece of design, a true work of art. It has a lovely, light feel, like something carried by the wind, like the sails of a proud ship glidin...
Cotton, Bamboo, Textile
1960s Space Age pendant lamp by Temde made of glass and nickel-plated metal
By Temde Leuchten
Located in München, DE
Beautiful Mid Century modern Space Age metal and glass pendant lamp by Temde. Made in Switzerland. The shade is made of mouth-blown amber glass and the outer frame is made of nickel-...
Metal, Nickel
2 Swiss Brass Chandeliers, 1970s
Located in Basel, CH
Two wonderful swiss glass chandeliers made of solid brass. The spheres are made of opaline glass, the frame is very elaborately finished.
Brass
Belle Epoque Style Hanging Lamp Made of Handmade Tiffany Glass
By Louis Comfort Tiffany
Located in Berlin, DE
Handmade hanging lamp made of Tiffany glass with holder, cable (70 cm) and ceiling canopy made of patinated brass. E 14 bulb is needed. Very nice condition, no damages.
Glass
Belle Epoque Style Hanging Lamp Made of Handmade Tiffany Glass
By Louis Comfort Tiffany
Located in Berlin, DE
Handmade hanging lamp made of Tiffany glass with holder, chain and ceiling canopy made of patinated brass. E 27 bulb is needed. Very nice condition, no damages.
Glass
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H 12.5 in Dm 7.5 in
Tubular Wonder Chandelier Pendant Robert & Trix Haussmann Swiss Lamps INT 1960s
By Swiss Lamps International, Trix and Robert Haussmann
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Chandelier Pendant Lamp Made in Switzerland. Attributed to designs by Robert Haussmann.
Aluminum
Very Elegant Large 1970s Original Temde Slats Pendant Lamp Made of Copper
By Temde Leuchten
Located in München, DE
Very rare extraordinary large 1970s original lamella pendant lamp made of copper. Made in Switzerland. High quality and elegant design. Lampshade consists of 4 individual rings of ...
Metal, Copper
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H 59.06 in W 15.75 in D 15.75 in
Vintage Windcatcher Chandelier Made of Shells Verner Panton Style 60s
By Verner Panton
Located in Oirlo, LI
With this beautiful vintage shell storm catcher in the style of Verner Panton you imagine yourself in tropical atmospheres. This shell hanging wind catcher gives 'a kind of' holiday ...
Organic Material
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H 39.38 in Dm 22.05 in
Lovely Adjustable Ceiling Lamp Made in Teak and Jute by Temde Swiss, 1960s
By Uno Kristiansson
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Large shapely teak lamp with jute cord weave. Adjustable from 60cm to 160cm. The lamp is executed with one E27 Edison screw fit bulb. It is wired and in working condition. It runs...
Metal
Pendant lamp made of sisal and walnut wood by Temde 1960s
By Temde Leuchten
Located in Hannover, DE
Large sisal hanging lamp by Temde, 1960s. Ceiling lamp by Temde made of teak and sisal/raffia. The lamp's length can be adjusted using the pull mechanism in the canopy. The pull mech...
Raffia
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H 27.56 in W 15.75 in D 15.75 in
Mid-Century Tulip Chandelier in Glass and Red Metal, by Nele for Temde
By E. R. Nele
Located in Milano, Lombardia
A Swiss-made 1960s chandelier by Temde Leuchten, Switzerland.
Glass
Belle Epoque Style Hanging Lamp Made of Handmade Tiffany Glass
By Louis Comfort Tiffany
Located in Berlin, DE
Handmade hanging lamp made of Tiffany glass with holder, chain and ceiling canopy made of patinated brass. E E 27 bulb is needed. Very nice condition, no damages.
Glass
Belle Epoque Style Hanging Lamp Made of Handmade Tiffany Glass
By Louis Comfort Tiffany
Located in Berlin, DE
Handmade hanging lamp made of Tiffany glass with holder, chain and ceiling canopy made of patinated brass. Very nice condition, no damages.
Glass
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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