$1,047
H 28.75 in W 31.5 in D 31.5 in
1960s mid century sputnik 8-light CHANDELIER teak brass glass ceiling light
Located in Mannheim, DE
A very beautiful, large sputnik ceiling lamp from the 1960s. The frame has eight arms made of teak
Brass
Ceiling 5-Light Sputnik Lamp in Teak, Brass and Glass, 1950s
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Ceiling 5-Light Sputnik Lamp in Teak, Brass and Glass, 1950s The lamp is executed with 5 x E14
Metal, Brass
60s 70s Teak Ceiling Lamp Pendant Light Uno & Östen Kristiansson Luxus
By Luxus of Sweden, Uno & Östen Kristiansson
Located in Neuenkirchen, NI
60s 70s teak ceiling lamp pendant light Uno & Östen Kristiansson Luxus Object: ceiling lamp
Glass, Teak
$939
H 18.9 in W 17.33 in D 4.73 in
Ceiling Pendant Light Teak Brass and Glass Adjustable Anonymous Sweden 1960
Located in Paris, IDF
Ceiling pendant light teak brass and glass adjustable Anonymous manufacturer and designer made in
Brass
Mid Century Modern Ceiling Light by Rispal in Teak and Opaline Glass - brass
Located in Antwerp, BE
Opalescent Globe Ceiling Lamp, 1950s-1960s Scandinavian style 1950s cascade pendant chandelier
Brass
$1,103
H 22.05 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in
Ceiling Chandelier Two Lights in Teak by Esperia, Italy, 1960s
By Esperia
Located in Rome, IT
Chandelier by Esperia featuring a ceiling in teak and two light bulbs, Italy, circa 1960. The
Chrome
$1,193Sale Price|45% Off
H 80 in W 43 in D 45 in
Rare Mid-century ceiling light with rotaflex globes for Heifetz, 60's
By Heifetz Rotaflex
Located in Marinha Grande, PT
Rare Mid-century ceiling light with rotaflex lamps for Heifetz The rotaflex globes are in good
Teak
Unavailable
H 48.82 in W 15.75 in D 15.75 in
Danish Modern Teak Ceiling Light with Three Hanging Straw Cones, 1960s
Located in Chesham, GB
A Danish ceiling light featuring a teak triangle support and three straw cones shaped hanging
Straw, Teak
Unavailable
H 14.57 in W 17.72 in D 17.72 in
Mid Century Danish 1950's Trio Opaque Glass & Teak Pendant Ceiling Light
By Jo Hammerborg
Located in Blackpool, GB
Striking Danish Trio Pendant Ceiling Light with cylindrical shades which have opaque white glass
Glass, Teak
1960s Teak and Opaline Drop Shaped Ceiling Light in the Style of Luxus
By Uno & Östen Kristiansson
Located in Alvesta, SE
Drop shaped pendant made from opaline glass and detail of teak. High quality and nice design
Opaline Glass, Teak
Unavailable
H 27 in W 23 in
Mid Century Ceiling Lamp / Five Arm Chandelier / Danish Teak Style Pendant Light
Located in Boca Raton, FL
A beautiful Mid Century Danish pendant / chandelier with five wooden and brass arms. The milk glass shades have a lined pattern.
Brass
Japanese inspired mid-century white Walnut and Brass Ceiling Light
Located in Ventura, CA
-translucent sides, creating a warm soft glow in all directions. Each Ceiling Light is handmade to order and
Brass
Danish Teak En Acrylic Pendant Lamp 60's
Located in Achterveld, NL
shade with a teak frame and ceiling rose. Very light weight so can be placed everywhere. E27 socket
Acrylic, Teak
Mid-Century Modern Hanging Teak Ceiling Light with Large Fabric Shade
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
Mid-Century Modern hanging teak ceiling light with large fabric shade. Shade is 21 inches in
Fabric, Teak
Mid Century Modern Double Hanging Teak Ceiling Light
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
Mid-Century Modern Danish teak and orange fabric hanging double light. Total height from bottom of
Fabric, Teak
Lunel Ceiling Light
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Lunel ceiling light, original. Documented in Maison Française, 1965.
Brass
A. Castiglioni Flush Ceiling Light
Located in New York, NY
A classic 1950's spun resin and teak Italian flush ceiling light by Achille Castiglioni. Three
Resin, Teak
Hans Agne Jakobsson Ceiling Light
By AB Markaryd, Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hans Agne Jakobsson ceiling light. Made with brass and teak. Acrylic diffusers. 2 fixtures
Brass
1960s Italian Castiglioni Flush Ceiling Light
By Achille Castiglioni
Located in New York, NY
A great 1960s Italian spun resin flush ceiling light with a teak and brass finial by Achille
Brass
Achille Castiglioni 1960s Italian Flush Ceiling Light
By Achille Castiglioni
Located in New York, NY
An Italian 1960s spun resin flush ceiling light with a teak cap and aged brass finital. Three light
Brass
Italian Mid-Century Ceiling Light from Esperia, 1950s
By Esperia
Located in Rome, IT
An Italian vintage ceiling light made by Esperia in the 1950s. Solid teak frame, Plexiglas shades
Brass, Iron
Swedish 1960s Teardrop Ceiling Light by Hans-Agne Jakobsson
By AB Markaryd, Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Shepperton, Surrey
to 140cm. The diameter of the shade is 34cm (13.5 inches). With teak detail and original ceiling
Glass, Teak
Atomic Ceiling Light Model 2651/4 by Valinte, Finland, 1970s
By Valinte Oy
Located in Karis, Nyland
Rare space age/sputnik style ceiling light model 2651/4 by Finnish light manufacturer Valinte
Metal
XXL wall or ceiling light by Uno and Östen Kristiansson
By Uno & Östen Kristiansson, Luxus of Sweden
Located in Hannover, DE
Swedish "Luxus Vittsjö" XXL wall or ceiling light by Uno and Östen Kristiansson. The light is made
Plastic, Teak
Sold
H 78.75 in W 24.81 in D 5.91 in
Scandinavian Ceiling Light by Uno & Östen Kristiansson for Luxus Sweden, 1960s
By Uno & Östen Kristiansson, Luxus Vittsjö
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Midcentury pendant by Uno & Östen Kristiansson for Luxus Sweden, 1960s. In teak and glass
Glass, Teak
Castiglioni Sixties Flush Light
By Achille Castiglioni
Located in New York, NY
A classic 1950's spun resin and teak Italian flush ceiling light by Achille Castiglioni. Three
Resin, Teak
Midcentury Teak and Opaline Glass Pendant Lamp, 1960s
Located in Hagenbach, DE
A teak and white opaline glass ceiling light made in the 1960s. Three glass shades secure to the
Opaline Glass, Teak
Midcentury Teak and Opaline Glass Pendant Lamp, 1960s
Located in Hagenbach, DE
A teak and white opaline glass ceiling light made in the 1960s. Three glass shades secure to the
Opaline Glass, Teak
Sold
H 31.5 in Dm 11.82 in
Midcentury Teak and Opaline Glass Cascade Pendant Lamp Attributed to Luxus 1960s
By Luxus of Sweden
Located in Hagenbach, DE
A teak and white opaline glass ceiling light made in the 1960s in Sweden. Three glass shades secure
Opaline Glass, Teak
Sold
H 29.53 in Dm 14.97 in
Midcentury Teak and Opaline Glass Cascade Pendant Lamp in the Style of Luxus
By Luxus of Sweden
Located in Hagenbach, DE
A teak and white opaline glass ceiling light made in the 1960s in Sweden. Three opaline glass
Opaline Glass, Teak
Fog & Mørup Style Danish Teak Ceiling Light
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
Danish Mid-Century Modern ceiling lighting made from teak and woven jute. Mid-Century Modern
Jute, Teak
Authentic 1950s Modernist Ceiling Light, Frosted Ripple Glass and Teak Detail
Located in Lisse, NL
Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount with Frosted Glass and Teak – 1950s Some pieces just feel right the
Metal, Brass
Ceiling 6-Light Sputnik Lamp in Teak, Brass and Glass, 1950s
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
1950s / 1960s. The lamp is executed with 6 x E14 Edison screw fit bulbs. It is wired and in working condition. It runs both on 110 / 230 volt.
Metal, Brass
Sold
H 27.56 in Dm 17.72 in
Hans Agne Jakobsson for Ab Ellysett Markaryd, Teak and Plywood Ceiling Light
By AB Markaryd
Located in Antwerp, BE
This rare teak and plywood wall lamp was designed by Hans-Agne Jakobsson for AB Ellyset Markaryd
Opaline Glass, Plywood, Raw Linen, Teak
Hans Agne Jakobsson Ceiling Light
By AB Markaryd
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hans Agne Jakobsson ceiling light. Made of brass and teak with acrylic diffusers. Label "Hans-Agne
Brass
Hans-Agne Jakobsson Ceiling Light
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson, AB Markaryd
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hans-Agne Jakobsson ceiling light. Made of brass and teak with acrylic diffusers. Six medium base
Brass
Scandinavian Midcentury Ceiling Light, 1960s
Located in Oslo, NO
Minimalistic drop shaped ceiling lamp on a teak stem and opaline glass cupola. Most likely
Opaline Glass, Teak
ASEA 3-Light Ceiling Lamp, 1950s
By ASEA
Located in Uppsala, SE
3-light brass ceiling lamp, model E248, manufactured by ASEA from the 1950s. Small teak detail at
Brass
Achille Castiglioni Italian 1960s Flush Ceiling Light
By Achille Castiglioni
Located in New York, NY
An original spun resin and teak sculptural Italian flush ceiling light by Achille Castiglioni
Resin, Teak
Achille Castiglioni 1960s Italian Flush Ceiling Light
By Achille Castiglioni
Located in New York, NY
An Italian 1960s spun resin flush ceiling light with a teak cap and aged brass finital. Three light
Brass
Italian Mid-Century Ceiling Light Installation by Angelo Brotto
By Oscar Torlasco, Angelo Brotto, Esperia
Located in Haderslev, DK
acrylic light corners with a black lacquered inner piece all constructed around a beautiful crafted teak
Brass
Sold
H 31.5 in W 16.93 in D 4.34 in
Midcentury Teak and Opaline Glass Cascade Pendant Lamp in the Style of Luxus
By Luxus of Sweden
Located in Hagenbach, DE
A teak and white opaline glass ceiling light made in the 1960s in Sweden. Two opaline glass shades
Opaline Glass, Teak
Sold
H 9.85 in Dm 8.67 in
Rare Set of Symphonie Sconces or Ceiling Lights by Preben Dal, Denmark 1960s
By Preben Dahl
Located in Haderslev, DK
pendant to sconces. Both brackets are of course included. The solid teak suspension for ceiling light use
Lacquer
Temde Pendant Lamp, 1960s, Germany
By Temde Leuchten
Located in Den Haag, NL
a very nice diffuse light. Solid teak ceiling piece and Handle. The raffia shade is vulnerable, this
Raffia
Luxus Glass & Teak Teardrop Ceiling Light
By Luxus of Sweden
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Ceiling light with a pair of beautifully shaped glass and stained teak teardrop lamps. Lamps hang
Glass, Teak
Danish Modern Teak & Glass Tri-Head Pendant Ceiling Light
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
Teak and glass mid-century pendant light, circa 1960's. Original wood is in excellent condition and
Aluminum
60s 70s Teak Ceiling Lamp Pendant Light Uno & Östen Kristiansson Luxus
By Uno & Östen Kristiansson
Located in LA FERTÉ-SOUS-JOUARRE, FR
This Scandinavian pendant light, "The Drop," was designed by Uno Kristiansson and produced for
Glass
Sold
H 12.21 in Dm 5.52 in
Vintage Danish Holmegaard White Glass Pendant Drop Ceiling Light Teak Finial
By Holmegaard
Located in Huddersfield, GB
Vintage white glass pendant drop light with solid teak finial. Designer: Holmegaard, Denmark
Blown Glass, Silk, Teak
Leather Meander Wall Sconce
Located in Pound Ridge, NY
Our updated Meander Reader light with leather wrapped flexible arm and a larger cone shade and new upward angle feature. Bulb can be fully recessed. Comes with suggested LED bulb. ...
Brass
$1,155Sale Price / item|30% Off
H 16.1 in Dm 11.5 in
'Plissé White Edition' Pleated Textile Table Lamp by Folkform for Örsjö
By Örsjö Industri AB
Located in Glendale, CA
'Plissé White Edition' pleated textile table lamp by Folkform for Örsjö. This unique table lamp was awarded “Lighting of the Year 2022” by Residence Magazine Sweden, who called it “...
Textile
Teardrop Pendant, by JDP Interiors
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Pearl pendant features hand blown frosted glass in a teardrop shade with an unlacquered brass metal finish. Our take on a pearl earring. DIMENSIONS: 42.5" H x 10" W. Glass shad...
Brass
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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