Metal Pendant Lamp by Thorsten Orrling for Temde
By Lyfa, Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Temde Leuchten, Thorsten Orrling, Doria Leuchten Germany
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 Thorsten Orrling, Temde Leuchten, Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Doria Leuchten Germany, Lyfa
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, Temde Leuchten, Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Thorsten Orrling, Fog & Mørup
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
$2,345
H 8.66 in Dm 12.99 in
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
$3,517
H 10.63 in Dm 16.93 in
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 Lyfa, Jo Hammerborg, Fog & Mørup, Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Thorsten Orrling
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 Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Thorsten Orrling
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
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H 49.22 in Dm 18.51 in
Stunning Large 1960s White Metal Pendant Lamp, an Original by Thorsten Orrling F
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Thorsten Orrling
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 AB Markaryd, Thorsten Orrling
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 Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Thorsten Orrling
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 Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Thorsten Orrling
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 Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Thorsten Orrling
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
$1,650 / item
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
'Floatation' Japanese Paper Suspension Lamp for Ingo Maurer
By Ingo Maurer
Located in Glendale, CA
'Floatation' Japanese paper suspension lamp for Ingo Maurer. Designed and produced by Ingo Maurer, one of the most celebrated German lighting icons since 1966. With imagination, cre...
Metal, Iron
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
Paavo Tynell '1965' Pendant Lamp in Red for GUBI
By Paavo Tynell, Gubi
Located in Glendale, 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
Murano Sputnik Spherical Green Glass and Brass Chandelier
Located in Roma, Lazio
A fantastic emerald green sputnik, with a surprising design and for its very low height, which allows it to fit in both high and low ceilings. Very elegant, it will furnish and decor...
Brass
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...
Fiberglass, Linen, Fabric, Wood
$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
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
$16,624 / item
H 53.15 in W 125.99 in D 59.06 in
Oval Brass and Parchment Chandelier by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires
By Diego Mardegan
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Beautiful chandelier by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires, this other version of the spider chandelier has longer arms on the sides giving the oval shape. The metal arms paint...
Metal, Brass
$155,469
H 43.31 in Dm 39.38 in
Paavo Tynell Large Commissioned Chandelier in Brass & Rattan Shades, Taito 1950s
By Paavo Tynell, Taito
Located in Helsinki, FI
A large and magnificent custom made Paavo Tynell lamp commissioned for the work residence of Juuso Walden one of the previous CEO`s of Finnish giant wood company UPM. Although this l...
Brass
Midcentury Opaline Glass Pendant , Europe, 1960s
Located in Almelo, NL
Large set of pendants, opaline glass, Europe, 1960s. The diffuse light it spreads is very atmospheric. Completed with the opaline glass and metal frame details, these pendants will c...
Metal
$41,560
H 15.75 in Dm 32.68 in
Angelo Lelii Perforated Brass Leaf Chandelier for Arredoluce Italy 1950s
By Angelo Lelii, Arredoluce
Located in München, BY
Extremely rare, elegant and highly decorative Mid-Century Modern hammered and perforated brass leaf chandelier or pendant light. Model n° 12369. With six organic shaped, rotating lam...
Brass
White Acrylic Glass Pendant Lamp, Germany, 1970s
Located in Hagenbach, DE
This stunning ceiling lamp from the 1970s embodies the futuristic elegance of the Space Age era. Made of high-quality white acrylic glass, it diffuses a soft, ambient glow, creating ...
Plexiglass
$2,429
H 21.66 in W 23.63 in D 23.63 in
Large Italian 1960s "Tornado" Ceiling Light by Elio Martinelli
By Elio Martinelli, Martinelli Luce
Located in Shepperton, Surrey
A large model 1770 "Tornado" ceiling light by Elio Martinelli for Martinelli Luce. This light is comprised of interlocking steel bands which join a central stem in a gracefully ge...
Steel
$3,512 / set
H 15.75 in Dm 5.52 in
Set of Two Elegant Mid Century Murano Glass Pendant Lamps by Vistosi Italy 1950s
By Vistosi
Located in München, BY
Set of two rare, lovely and highly decorative Mid-Century Modern pastel colored Murano Glass pendant lamps or hanging lights. Manufactured probably by Vistosi, Italy, 1950s. Execute...
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.