Metal Pendant Lamp by Thorsten Orrling for Temde
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Thorsten Orrling, Lyfa, Doria Leuchten Germany, Temde Leuchten
Located in München, DE
Wonderful white metal pendant lamp by Thorsten Orrling from the 1960s. The extraordinary design creates a fantastic play of light in the room.
Metal
Metal pendant lamp by Thorsten Orrling for Temde
By Lyfa, Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Thorsten Orrling, Doria Leuchten Germany, Temde Leuchten
Located in München, DE
Wonderful white metal pendant lamp by Thorsten Orrling from the 1960s. The extraordinary design creates a fantastic play of light in the room.
Metal
Metal Pendant Lamp by Thorsten Orrling for Temde
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Lyfa, Temde Leuchten, Fog & Mørup, Thorsten Orrling
Located in München, DE
Wonderful white metal pendant lamp by Thorsten Orrling from the 1960s. The unusual design creates a fantastic play of light in the room.
Metal
Mid-Century Swiss Copper Type 810 Pendant Lamp by Hans Zender for Temde, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Imposing pendant lamp from Temde based on a design by Thorsten Orrling from the 60s. An elegant and timeless design with imposing copper surface.
Metal
Mid-Century Swiss White Metal Pendant Lamp by H. Zender for Temde, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Imposing chandeliers from the Swedish manufacturer Hans-Agne Jakobsson AB to a design by Thorsten Orrling from the 60s. Here is a rare, early version.
Metal
Mid-Century Swiss White Metal Pendant Lamp by H. Zender for Temde, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Due to the similarity of the design, this lamp is often wrongly attributed to Thorsten Orrling and Hans Agne Jakobsson. An elegant and timeless design.
Metal
Mid-Century Swiss White Metal Pendant Lamp by H. Zender for Temde, 60s
By Temde Leuchten
Located in Hamburg, DE
Imposing chandeliers from the Swedish manufacturer Hans-Agne Jakobsson AB to a design by Thorsten Orrling from the 60s. Here in the version with 5 rings and a rare, early execution.
Metal
Danish Corona Pendant Lamp by Jo Hammerborg for Fog and Morup
By Fog & Mørup, Jo Hammerborg, Thorsten Orrling, Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Lyfa
Located in München, DE
Very nice Corona pendant lamp by Fog and Morup from the 1960s. The arrangement of the slats and the color design create a very cozy lighting atmosphere. Impressively beautiful and co...
Metal
Unavailable
H 7.09 in W 9.45 in D 7.09 in
Two Copper Wall Lights by Thorsten Orrling for Temde, Switzerland, 1960s
By Thorsten Orrling
Located in Berlin, DE
A set of two finely made copper wall lights or sconces designed by Thorsten Orrling for Temde, Switzerland dating from the 1960s.
Copper
Copper Ceiling Light by Thorsten Orrling for Hans-Agne Jakobsson AB
By Thorsten Orrling, Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Grenoble, FR
Circular ceiling pendant made of three tiers of round curved copper plates by Thorsten Orrling for Hans Agne Jakobsson AB Markaryd.
Copper
Copper Pendant Lamp by Thorsten Orrling for Temde
By Thorsten Orrling
Located in München, DE
Wonderful copper pendant light by Thorsten Orrling from the 1960s. Due to the extraordinary design and the great workmanship, the copper sparkles particularly beautifully.
Metal
Sold
H 7.09 in W 9.45 in D 7.09 in
Mid Century Copper Wall Lights by Thorsten Orrling for Coronell, Denmark, 1960s
By Thorsten Orrling
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Stunning design for this pair of wall lamps or sconces by Thorsten Orrling for Coronel in the 1960s, Denmark.
Copper
Sold
H 14.97 in Dm 21.66 in
Large Pendant Lamp by Thorsten Orrling for Hans Agne Jakobsson, Sweden, 1960s
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Thorsten Orrling
Located in Steenwijk, NL
Great and large pendant by Thorsten Orrling for the company of Hans Agne Jakobsson from Sweden.
Metal
Sold
H 18.9 in Dm 16.93 in
XL Large Pendant Lamy Typ 822 Design H. Zender for Temde Detmold Made in Germany
By Temde Leuchten
Located in Krefeld, DE
XL Large pendant lamp Typ 822 Design by H. Zender (is not Thorsten Orrling !) White lacquered metal shades produced by Theodor Müller & Co.
Metal
Torsten Orrling & Hans-Agne Jakobsson Ceiling Lamp in Brass
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Thorsten Orrling
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Ceiling lamp designed by Torsten Orrling & Hans-Agne Jakobsson. Produced by Hans-Agne Jakobsson AB in Markaryd, Sweden.
Brass
Copper Pendant Lamp by Thorsten Orrling for Temde
By Temde Leuchten, Thorsten Orrling
Located in München, DE
Wonderful copper pendant light by Thorsten Orrling from the 1960s. Due to the extraordinary design and the great workmanship, the copper sparkles particularly beautifully.
Metal
White Metal Hanging Lamp by Thorsten Orrling for Temde, 1960s
By Temde Leuchten, Thorsten Orrling
Located in Hagenbach, DE
This elegant white metal hanging lamp was designed by Thorsten Orrling for Temde in the 1960s and reflects the timeless aesthetic of mid-century Scandinavian lighting design.
Metal
White Metal Pendant Lamp by Thorsten Orrling for Hans-Agne Jakobsson AB
By Thorsten Orrling
Located in Vlimmeren, BE
This magnificent hanging lamp made of white lacquered metal leaves was designed by Thorsten Orrling for the Swedish manufacturer Hans-Agne Jakobsson AB in the 1960s.
Metal
Mid-Century Pendant Lamp by Thorsten Orrling for Temde, 1960s
By Peill & Putzler
Located in Aachen, NRW
A special lamp designed by Thorsten Orrling for Tempe, Sweden. The lamp is made of solid copper.
Glass, Opaline Glass
Sold
H 49.22 in Dm 18.51 in
Stunning Large 1960s White Metal Pendant Lamp, an Original by Thorsten Orrling F
By Thorsten Orrling, Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in München, DE
Very rare large 1960s white metal pendant lamp. Design by Thorsten Orrling for Hans-Agne Jakobsson. Made in Sweden.
Metal
Brass Pendant by Thorston Orrling for Hans Agne Jakobsson
Located in San Francisco, CA
A brass pendant consisting of five rows of concave shaped round discs designed by Thorsten Orrling for Hans Agne Jakobsson AB. The interior bulb reflects the light through each brass...
1960s Thorsten Orrling Suspension Lamp
By Thorsten Orrling
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Thorsten ORRLING, Hans Jakobsson Editions. Suspension lamp made of copper sheets.
Copper
Red Copper Leaf Suspension Lamp, Designed by Thorsten Orrling
By Thorsten Orrling, AB Markaryd
Located in Antwerpen, BE
A red copper leaf suspension lamp, designed by Thorsten Orrling in the 1960s. Produced by Markaryd in Sweden.
Copper
Thorsten Orrling Copper Pendant for Hans-Agne Jakobsson, 1960
By Thorsten Orrling, Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Basel, CH
Wonderful Thorsten Orrling copper lamp for Hans-Agne Jakobsson AB in Sweden, 1960s.
Metal, Copper
Sold
H 7.09 in Dm 13.78 in
Mid-Century Modern Copper Lamp by Thorsten Orrling for Hans-Agne Jakobsson 60's
By Thorsten Orrling, Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Brussels , BE
Mid-Century Modern Copper Lamp by Thorsten Orrling for Hans-Agne Jakobsson 60's
Metal
Swedish Brass Pendant by Torsten Orrling for Hans Agne Jakobsson
By Thorsten Orrling
Located in Houston, TX
Absolutely brilliant design by renowned lighting designer Hans Agne Jakobsson. A series of three concentric brass ring circles folded outward to provide shadow play; signature Jakobs...
Thorsten Orrling Brass Pendant Lamp
By Thorsten Orrling
Located in Barcelona, ES
Pendant lamp designed by Thorsten Orrling in 1960s for Hans Agne Jakobsson AB, Sweden.
Copper Pendant for Hans Agne Jakobsson Sweden Designed by Thorsten Orrling
By Thorsten Orrling, Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Haderslev, DK
A rare and absolutely astonishing design icon: Thorsten Orrling designed this X-large beauty for Hans Agne Jakobsson in Sweden in the 1960s.
Copper, Metal
Copper Suspension Lamp from Sweden
By Thorsten Orrling
Located in Brussels, BE
A fine example of a seldom seen Swedish suspension lamp. Designed by Thorsten Orrling for Hans Agne Jakobsson AB. The lamp comprise five rings each made of concave curves of copper.
Copper
Doria Pendant Light
By Doria Leuchten Germany
Located in Antwerp, BE
One Doria pendant light. Measures: Diameter 36 cm. Height 17 cm.
Metal
Pendant Light designed by Lars Schioler, 1950s, Denmark
By Lars Schiøler, Hoyrup Light
Located in Værløse, DK
Rare pendant light designed by Lars Ejler Schiøler for P.J. Høyrup in the 1950s. * Disc-shaped pendant light in white plastic with brown top and bottom bands * Designer: Lars Ejler ...
Plastic
Danish Copper Pendant Lamp, Scandinavian Design, 1970, 45cm
Located in London, GB
Copper pendant shaped like a knot from thin sheet of copper gives a warm shine of light by the reflection of the copper. Ideal for low ceiling rooms with adjustable height. The heig...
Copper
Pendant Lamp by Hans-Agne Jakobsson for Ab Markaryd Sweden, 1960s
By AB Markaryd, Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Berlin, DE
Pendant lamp in opaline glass with a softly rounded shade suspended from a teak finial and dark metal fitting. The form narrows at the neck and opens into a smaller lower diffuser, c...
Opaline Glass, Teak
A Poul Henningsen 1958 'Langelinie' Copper Pendant
By Poul Henningsen
Located in Petworth, GB
A 1958 'Langelinie' or 'PH-Tallerken,' pendant designed by Poul Henningsen for Louis Poulsen. Originally designed for the Langelini Pavilion in Copenhagen, with concentric copper sh...
Copper
Pendant Lamp by Hans Agne Jakobsson
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Kiel, SH
Very rare Pendant lamp attributed to Hans Agne Jakobsson Markaryd 4 Shades in different sizes Very cozy light The lamp comes with new textile wire One E27 socket Great condition.
Aluminum, Brass
Mid-Century Modern UFO Pendant Lamp by Aloys Ferdinand Gangkofner for Erco
By Aloys F. Gangkofner, ERCO Leuchten
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-century pendant lamp by Erco, designed by Aloys Gangkofner. A design with a minimalist basic form and a complex surface. The lens-shaped lamp body is made of translucent plastic...
Metal
"Ebe" Pendant Lamp by Sergio Asti for Artemide, Italy, 1962
By Artemide, Sergio Asti
Located in Hagenbach, DE
“Ebe” pendant lamp designed by Sergio Asti for Artemide, Italy, 1962. This rare Italian ceiling light has a strong cylindrical silhouette with a dark smoked metal body and a white gl...
Metal
Ultra Pendant Light by Jo Hammerborg for Fog & Morup, 1960s, Denmark
By Fog & Mørup, Jo Hammerborg
Located in Værløse, DK
Elegant Copper Pendant Light in very fine condition designed by Jo Hammerborg for Fog & Mørup in the 1960s. * Round copper lacqured pendant light * Designer: Jo Hammerborg * Mod...
Metal, Copper
Carolin Pendant Lamp by Hans Agne Jakobsson
By Vereinigte Werkstätten München, Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Jo Hammerborg, Lyfa, Fog & Mørup
Located in München, DE
Wonderful and very rare Swedish pendant lamp from the 1960s. The lamp with the floating shade is a real asset and an absolute favorite for every home. A very pleasant and warm light ...
Metal
$2,016
H 9.06 in Dm 17.72 in
Midcentury Hans-Agne Jakobsson T325/450 Copper Ceiling Lamp, Sweden, 1960s
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
This large pendant in copper model T325/450 by Hans Agne Jakobsson Markaryd with soft non-dazzle light, the perfect light for a dining table, produced by Hans-Agne Jakobsson for the ...
Aluminum, Copper
$1,950
H 9.45 in Dm 18.51 in
Danish Mid-Century Modern Copper Pendant, Preben Fabricius & Jørgen Kastholm
By Jørgen Kastholm & Preben Fabricius
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Scandinavian Modern pendant in copper designed by Preben Fabricius & Jørgen Kastholm. Model 376, designed for and produced by Nordisk Solar in Denmark 1963. This classic Danish Desig...
Copper
Hans-Agne Jakobsson Ceiling Lamp, 1970s
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Stockholm, SE
Model TN 42 designed and produced by Hans-Agne Jakobsson in Markaryd, Sweden, 1970s.
Aluminum
Helge Zimdal, Pendant Light, Metal, Sweden, 1960s
By Helge Zimdal
Located in High Point, NC
A white-lacquered metal pendant designed and produced by Helge Zimdal, Sweden, c. 1960s. In good vintage condition, with visible wear consistent with age and use. Scattered scuffs a...
Metal
Rare Copper and Metal Pendant Lamp from DDR, 1960s
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Copper and metal pendant lighting from DDR. The light requires one E27 light bulb. Very good vintage conditionn. Free worldwide standard shipping. Express shipping on reques...
Copper
Carolin Pendant Lamp by Hans Agne Jakobsson
By Vereinigte Werkstätten München, Fog & Mørup, Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Jo Hammerborg, Lyfa
Located in München, DE
Wonderful and very rare Swedish pendant lamp from the 1960s. The lamp with the floating shade is a real asset and an absolute favorite for every home. A very pleasant and warm ligh...
Metal
Organic Modern Table Lamp Sculptural Parota Wood Base
By Isabel Moncada
Located in San Antonio, TX
Pata de Elefante Small Table Lamp — Atomic Collection by Isabel Moncada Named ""Elephant's Foot"" for its bold, bulbous base, the Pata de Elefante Small is one of Isabel Moncada's m...
Wood, Fabric, Linen, Fiberglass
$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
Bertu Counter Stools, White Oak Counter Stool, Chile Stool
By Bertu Furniture
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Bertu Counter Stools, White Oak Counter Stool, Chile Stool This White Oak Chile Counter Stool is beautifully constructed from solid wood in Ohio, USA. The stool is chunky and modern...
Wood, Oak
$1,351 / item
H 13.39 in W 10.63 in D 10.63 in
Set Antique Vintage Acorn Opaline White Milk Glass Ceiling Pendant Light Lamp
Located in Sale, GB
- A fabulous run of church opaline acorn pendant lights with steel galleries, circa 1950. - Wear commensurate with age, all in excellent condition, the steel galleries are aged worn...
Glass
Large Tricena space age lamp by Ingo Maurer for M design, Germany 1970s
By Ingo Maurer, M Design
Located in ECHT, NL
Largest version of the iconic space age Tricena pendant lamp. Designed by Ingo Maurer and produced by M design in the 1970s. Ingo Maurer (12 May 1932 – 21 October 2019) was a German...
Metal, Chrome
$2,838 / item
H 24 in W 24 in D 24 in
Modern Fabric Pendant Light by Studio Mirei, Nebula 60, from Costantini
Located in New York, NY
The Nebula collection is drawn out of the interstellar clouds of dust and gas in space - regions where stars begin to form. Made of a woven natural fiber from the banana tree, which ...
Natural Fiber
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
$1,440 / item
H 12 in W 29.5 in D 17.5 in
Transcendence 2 by Ango, Diaphanous Cloud Pendant Light, Hand-Crafted Edition
By Ango
Located in Bangkok, TH
Transcendence 2 by Ango is a sculptural pendant light handcrafted in Thailand using a breakthrough composite of mulberry tree bark fibre and recycled fishing net. First unveiled at M...
Composition
$7,200 / item
H 14 in Dm 36 in
Grand Mid-Century Flush Mount Uplight Ceiling Lamp from Filmcasino Vienna, 1950s
Located in Vienna, AT
We are delighted to present this stunning bowl-shaped pendant light / uplight plafoniere / flush mount light fixture dating back to the 1950s. (Actually there were three pieces avail...
Metal, Aluminum, Brass
$3,990 / item
H 15.75 in W 74.81 in D 29.14 in
Mustard Velvet Daybed with V-Shaped Beechwood Base, Model V
By Dusty Deco
Located in Los Angeles, CA
DD V daybed is an exclusive daybed made by hand in Bosnia and Herzegovina by skilled craftsmen with long experience in wood and upholstery. Both frame and the characteristic V-shaped...
Fabric, Beech, Velvet
LU Swing Sconce
By Lumfardo Luminaires
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful brass LU swing sconce made by Lumfardo Luminaires in patinated brass. Wired with an E26 medium based socket. Light bulb provided as well as all mounting hardware. Priced in...
Brass
$1,709 / item
H 15.75 in Dm 43.31 in
Contemporary Art Deco Mint green and Red powder coated Carousel 5 arms pendant
By Mambo Unlimited Ideas
Located in Lisbon, PT
Carousel suspension lamp has a delicate balance of form and function that produces a quiet, modern light ambiance for all to savour, with its Contemporary Art Deco lines. The struct...
Metal
Paavo Tynell '1965' Pendant Lamp in Red for GUBI
By Gubi, Paavo Tynell
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Paavo Tynell '1965' Pendant Lamp in Red for GUBI Originally designed by Paavo Tynell in 1947, this authorized GUBI re-edition is executed in a perforated brass metal shade with whi...
Brass, Metal
$7,000 / set
H 23.63 in W 20.08 in D 16.93 in
Pair of Wood Nightstands, Art Deco Period, France, circa 1940
Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires
Pair of wood nightstands. Art Deco Period, France, circa 1940.
Wood
Crackle Textured Handmade Ceramic Mushroom Lamp, Blue
By Streicher Goods, Ethan Streicher
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Every mushroom lamp is hand-made and hand-painted by Ethan Streicher, the founder and designer behind the Streicher Goods brand in Brooklyn, NY. The lamp's silhouette is simple and c...
Brass
"Marchand" Scalloped Walnut Oak Dresser by Christiane Lemieux
Located in New York, NY
The Marchand 6-drawer dresser showcases elegantly scalloped edge detailing and textural drawer fronts, making it a distinctive piece in any bedroom. It sits on minimal turned legs, b...
Oak
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.