$7,000
H 12 in W 108 in D 36 in
Christopher Poehlmann, Contemporary, Massive Modern Sculptural Branch Chandelier
Located in Manhasset, NY
CP Lighting, Christopher Poehlmann, Large Modern Sculptural Branch Chandelier, Blown Glass, 21st C
Aluminum
$14,447 / item
H 23.63 in W 27.56 in D 51.19 in
Organic Form Contemporary Sculptural Branch Brass Chandelier by Morghen Studio
By Morghen Studio
Located in Geneve, CH
provide shades as a regular tree it provides light. Each one of its brass branches, hand shaped with a
Brass
$32,786 / item
H 31.5 in W 98.43 in D 11.82 in
Branch-Tree Curved Form, Wood & Glass Sculptural Pendant Light by Jérôme Pereira
By Jérôme Pereira
Located in Geneve, CH
Last tree sculpted lighting by Je´ro^me Pereira Dimensions: 250 x 30 x 80 cm, the dimensions are
Blown Glass
Single Branch Pendant Light by Hatsu
Located in Geneve, CH
for the USA for instance. Branch Light is a concept inspired by the organic nature of tree branches
Stainless Steel
$43,598 / item
H 0.4 in Dm 0.4 in
Sculptural Form Winged Branch Blackened Wood Pendant Light by Jérôme Pereira
By Jérôme Pereira
Located in Geneve, CH
Icarus Sculpted Lighting by Jerome Pereira Materials: Oak Tree, blown glass Dimensions: L 180 x
Glass, Wood
$12,750
H 76 in W 38 in D 19 in
Large Welded Metal Tree Sculpture by Belgian Sculptor Omer de Ridder 1985
Located in Stamford, CT
This sculpture is a large welded metal tree with wrought iron foliage and ends of branches
Crystal, Metal, Wrought Iron
$29,841 / item
H 35.44 in W 35.44 in D 78.75 in
Organic Form Pendant Darkened Brass Finish Light Sculpted by Morghen Studio
By Morghen Studio
Located in Geneve, CH
Tree, but rather than provide shades as a regular tree it provides light. Each one of its brass
Brass
Fleurish Minor Chandelier Brass
By Michele Varian
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Fleurish minor chandelier is a modern, organic mobile-style lighting fixture designed by
Brass
Fleurish Major Chandelier Brass
By Michele Varian
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Fleurish chandelier is a modern, organic mobile-style lighting fixture designed by Michele
Brass
$1,485
H 9.5 in Dm 8 in
Modern One-of-a-kind Handmade Japanese Washi Paper LED Pendant Lamp, Croissant
By SATSUMA WASHI STUDIO
Located in New York, NY
of about 1400 years. This organic material comes from the bark of the branches of the Kouzo (Mulberry
Paper
Steel and Brass Outdoor Pendulum Down Light by ORCA
Located in Los Angeles, CA
, illuminating its surroundings from above. The Pendulum Down Light can be affixed easily to tree branches using
Brass, Steel
Light Suspension, Burning Ego by Wim Verzantvoort
By Wim Verzantvoort
Located in Geneve, CH
, serene and sheltered at the same time. Trees outlive our lives, symbolize strength and fortitude, and
Oak
Alvar Aalto Ceiling Lamp "Turnip" Model A333 in Red, Valaistustyö 1950s
By Alvar Aalto, Valaistustyö
Located in Helsinki, FI
-pleasing experience with its organic lines. In addition to the organic shape, the brass grid around the
Metal, Brass
Alvar Aalto "Beehive" Pendant Model A331 In Red, Valaistustyö 1950s
By Alvar Aalto, Valaistustyö
Located in Helsinki, FI
sculpture as branches of a tree that stem from architecture. Aalto's career from the 1920s-1970s is
Metal, Brass
$4,026
H 43.31 in Dm 11.82 in
Alvar Aalto Ceiling Lamp Model A335B, Brass & White metal, Valaistustyö 1950s
By Alvar Aalto, Valaistustyö
Located in Helsinki, FI
as an artist, seeing painting and sculpture as branches of a tree that stem from architecture
Brass, Metal
$31,073
H 14.57 in Dm 13.78 in
Early Alvar Aalto A332 Beehive Pendant in White & Brass, Valaistustyö 1950s
By Valaistustyö, Alvar Aalto
Located in Helsinki, FI
design is incredibly simple and takes from nature as it mimics the hanging beehives on a tree. It is so
Metal, Brass
$12,126 / set
H 47.25 in Dm 5.91 in
Pair of Alvar Aalto Brass & Black Hand Grenade Pendants A110, Valaistustyö 1950s
By Valaistustyö, Alvar Aalto
Located in Helsinki, FI
, seeing painting and sculpture as branches of a tree that stem from architecture. Aalto's career from the
Brass, Metal
$35,712
H 61.03 in W 26.78 in D 11.42 in
Alvar Aalto 'Triplets' Pendant Model A 203 In Brass & Red, Valaistustyö 1950s
By Alvar Aalto, Valaistustyö
Located in Helsinki, FI
himself as an artist, seeing painting and sculpture as branches of a tree that stem from architecture
Metal, Brass
$3,101
H 8.67 in W 45.28 in D 13.39 in
Natural White Alvar Aalto Ceiling Lamp for Stora Enso Headquarters, Idman 1960s
By Alvar Aalto, Idman Oy
Located in Helsinki, FI
painting and sculpture as branches of a tree that stem from architecture. Aalto's career from the 1920s
Metal
Organic Modern Style Freeform Metal Branch Chandelier
Located in Middleburg, VA
This modern metal freeform branch chandelier will get so many compliments from your guests. The
Metal
Alvar Aalto Ceiling Lamp Model. A605 in White & Brass, Valaistustyö 1950s
By Valaistustyö, Alvar Aalto
Located in Helsinki, FI
painting and sculpture as branches of a tree that stem from architecture. Aalto's career from the 1920s
Metal, Brass
Alvar Aalto Large White Flush Mount Model. A622, Valaisinpaja 1970s
By Valaisinpaja Oy, Alvar Aalto
Located in Helsinki, FI
and paintings. He never regarded himself as an artist, seeing painting and sculpture as branches of a
Metal
Hans Weiss Custom Headboard for King Bed
By Hans Weiss
Located in Hanover, MA
BG GALLERIES WINTER SALE ends March 31 Custom L shaped headboard cabinet wall with floating nightstands and bookshelves designed by Hans Weiss in 1960 for the master bedroom of an U...
Brass
$4,900 / item
H 34 in W 86 in D 42 in
Custom Made Modern English Arm Sofa in Performance Linen Velvet - 86"
By Bloom Home Inc
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
This beautiful english arm sofa has a modern twist, with its single bench cushion, and beautiful curved apron sides. It’s upholstered in a Linen Velvet Performance fabric. Shown in...
Linen, Velvet
Murano Hand Blown Chartreuse Green Glass Chandelier, in stock
Located in Miami, FL
Murano hand blown studio glass chandelier, in stock All different shaped chartreuse green discs with white details, rigadin technique Brass plated structure with 24 exposed brass reg...
Brass
Textured Murano Glass Sconces
Located in Austin, TX
Pair of sconces from the island of Murano made of textured hand-blown glass with a structure of brass. This pair has been newly wired to fit US standards. This set is a special orde...
Brass
Classic Empire Center Table, Oatmeal
Located in Westwood, NJ
A Classic Empire style grey cerused oak oatmeal stained center table with a carved ogee edge, raised on an octagonal pedestal base. Dimensions: 42" W x 42" D x 30" H.
Wood
Stingray Chandelier Brass by 101 Copenhagen
Located in Geneve, CH
Stingray chandelier brass by 101 Copenhagen Designed by Kristian Sofus Hansen & Tommy Hyldahl. Dimensions: L 152 cm x W 121 cm x H 70 cm Materials: Brass Lampshade & Ceiling cup: 100...
Aluminum, Brass
$5,032 / item
H 14.57 in Dm 33.08 in
Sistema Solare Chandelier, Piattelli Design, Ivory-toned Onyx and Brass, 4-shade
By Arredoluce, Silvio Piattelli
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
Luxury chandelier, made from thinly-cut pieces of exquisite ivory-toned translucent onyx. Ideal to be hung over a table, with versatile configurations. Ivory onyx comes from Middle E...
Onyx, Brass
$3,800 / item
H 15 in Dm 19.63 in
VOLARE Large Pendant Light in Dark Bronze & Blown Glass by Blueprint Lighting
By Blueprint Lighting, Josef Hoffmann
Located in New York, NY
Volare draws inspiration from a collection of ornate pendants discovered by founders Kelly and Josh during a family trip to Washington, D.C. Featuring a substantial 20" pressed-glass...
Brass, Bronze, Enamel, Nickel
$2,800 / set
H 14.75 in W 8.5 in D 4 in
Pair of Art Deco Style Murano Glass Demi Lune Wall Sconces, in Stock
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of Art Deco style Murano glass demi lune wall sconces, in stock Black glass sphere and brass fittings. Textured Murano glass, Wired to the American standard Multiple available ...
Brass
'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
$1,105 / item
H 15.7 in W 5.5 in D 4.7 in
Curl Organic Modern Wall Sconce / Wall Light in Soft White Plaster
By Hannah Woodhouse
Located in London, GB
Handmade Curl wall light or sconce, in silky smooth white plaster, created by artist Hannah Woodhouse in her London studio. Contemporary design inspired by nature and mid-century Eur...
Plaster
Pair of Modern Walnut Side Tables
By Theodore Alexander
Located in Westwood, NJ
A Pacific walnut side table, the square top with rounded corners and a reeded edge above a similar under tier, on bobbin turned legs. Dimensions: 26" W x 26" D x 28.5" H.
Wood
Solana Wall Sconces
By Blueprint Lighting
Located in Westport, CT
The "Solana" wall mount sconce or reading light is strongly influenced by Scandinavian, Danish, French, and Italian Mid-Century Modernism. The walnut back plate (available in natural...
Enamel, Brass
$657Sale Price / item|55% Off
H 33.47 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in
Dining Chairs by Henning Kjærnulf, Model Razorblade, Denmark, Oak
By Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Set of striking dining chairs by Henning Kjærnulf, made of oak and boucle. Refreshing design with bold Baroque coming together nicely with Mid-Century Modernism. Model: Razorblade ...
Oak
$1,696Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 4.15 in W 5.35 in D 7.75 in
Hans-Agne Jakobsson 'Mini-Tratten' Verdigris Patinated Outdoor Sconce
By Örsjö Industri AB, Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Glendale, CA
Hans-Agne Jakobsson 'Mini-Tratten' verdigris patinated outdoor sconce. An exclusive made for U.S. and UL listed authorized re-edition of the classic Swedish design executed in rich v...
Metal
$14,500 / set
H 30 in W 31.5 in D 33 in
Pair of 1940's Style Classic Club or Lounge Chairs in Amber Color Shearling
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Beautiful exuberant pair of new Danish modern lounge chairs of our own design. The design is inspired by the classic designs from the 1940s but with our own design variations and up-...
Sheepskin, Beech
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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