$3,977
H 22.45 in W 25.2 in D 22.45 in
Atomic Chandelier by Trix and Robert Haussmann for Swiss Lamps International
By Robert Haussmann
Located in Barcelona, ES
Atomic ceiling lamp designed in 1965 by Trix and Robert Haussmann for Swiss Lamps International
Metal, Aluminum
$4,200
H 11.5 in W 20 in D 20 in
Atomic Pendant Lamp by Trix & Robert Haussmann for Swiss Lamp International
By Trix and Robert Haussmann
Located in Centreville, VA
Designed by Trix & Robert Haussmann in the mid 1960s. The Swiss design team of Robert
Chrome
$39,500 / item
H 39.38 in W 196.86 in D 118.12 in
Robert Haussmann Monumental Atomic Suspension Chandelier, Switzerland, 1970s
By Robert and Trix Haussmann, Robert Haussmann
Located in Almelo, NL
Robert Haussmann monumental atomic suspension chandelier, Switzerland, 1970s. Monumental atomic
Aluminum
Atomic Chnadelier by Robert Haussmann
By Robert and Trix Haussmann
Located in Vienna, AT
Trix and Robert Haussmann from the series C 300, produced by Swiss Lamps International in the 1960s
$11,697Sale Price|20% Off
H 11.82 in W 78.75 in D 47.25 in
Modular Atomic Lamp by Trix & Robert Haussmann Space Age
By Swiss Lamps International, Robert and Trix Haussmann
Located in Berlin, BE
The “Atomic Lamp”, designed in the 1960s by Swiss architect Robert Haussmann, is far more than a
Metal, Aluminum
$9,943
H 19.69 in W 70.87 in D 70.87 in
Atomic Lamp Ceiling Sculpture Trix & Robert Haussmann Lamp Sputnik Design
By Swiss Lamps International, Robert and Trix Haussmann
Located in Berlin, BE
The “Atomic Lamp”, designed in the 1960s by Swiss architect Robert Haussmann, is far more than a
Metal, Aluminum
$17,546
H 15.75 in W 78.75 in D 78.75 in
Swiss Design Classic Atomic Chandelier by Haussmann for Swisslamps Int, 1960s
By Robert and Trix Haussmann
Located in Renens, CH
An impressive, original aluminium “Atomic” ceiling lamp designed by Trix and Robert Haussmann in
Aluminum
$4,000
H 37.41 in W 33.47 in D 32.29 in
Italian modern metal plastic Atomic chandelier Robert Trix Haussmann Swiss 1970s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern metal and plastic Atomic chandelier by Robert and Trix Haussmann for Swiss Lamps
Metal, Steel
$9,030
H 79.53 in Dm 10.63 in
Modern Steel plastic Chandelier Atomic by Haussmann for Swiss Lamps, 1970s
By Swiss Lamps International, Robert and Trix Haussmann
Located in MIlano, IT
Haussmann for Swiss Lamps, 1970s Elegant and fantastic large chandelier from series Atomic in satin steel
Steel
$26,000
H 29.53 in Dm 41.34 in
Large Chandelier, model "Atomic", Midcentury Modern, white plastic and aluminium
By Robert and Trix Haussmann, Swiss Lamps International, Trix Haussmann, Trix and Robert Haussmann, Robert Haussmann
Located in Stockholm, SE
Stylish large chandelier /ceiling lamp, model Atomic. In beautiful condition. Designed by Trix
Aluminum
$2,339Sale Price|20% Off
H 57.49 in W 11.03 in D 11.03 in
Tall Mid-Century Modern Atomic Chandelier, Steel and Plastic, 1970s
By Robert and Trix Haussmann
Located in Budapest, Budapest
This striking, rare chandelier recalls the Atomic series designed by Robert Haussmann for Swiss
Steel
Tubular Chrome Chandelier by Esperia, Italy, c. 1970's
By Trix and Robert Haussmann, Angelo Brotto, Gaetano Sciolari, Esperia
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Mid-Century Modern bent tubular chandelier with a polished chrome frame. The mobile style
Steel, Chrome
Large 'Atomic' Chandelier by Trix and Robert HAUSSMANN, 1969
By Robert and Trix Haussmann
Located in Berlin, Berlin
Large sculptural Chandelier designed by Trix and Robert Haussmann. Switzerland, SwissLamp
Aluminum
Trix & Robert Haussmann for Swisslamp Atomic Chandelier, 1960s
By Robert and Trix Haussmann, Swisslamps International AG
Located in Parma, IT
Atomic chandelier designed by Trix and Robert Haussmann for Swisslamp in the 1960s. Aluminum
Aluminum
Sold
H 21.26 in Dm 29.53 in
Trix and Robert Haussmann Molecule Atomic Age Chandelier for Swiss International
By Swiss Lamps International, Robert and Trix Haussmann, Robert Haussmann
Located in Haderslev, DK
was designed by the renowned couple Trix and Robert Haussmann and produced by Swiss Lamp International
Chrome
Sold
H 9 in W 9 in D 7.5 in
Atomic Pendant Lamp by Trix & Robert Haussmann for Swiss Lamp International
By Trix and Robert Haussmann
Located in Centreville, VA
Designed by Trix & Robert Haussmann in the mid 1960s. The Swiss design team of Robert Haussmann
Chrome
Sold
H 9 in W 9 in D 7.5 in
Atomic Pendant Lamp by Trix & Robert Haussmann for Swiss Lamp International
By Trix and Robert Haussmann
Located in Centreville, VA
Designed by Trix & Robert Haussmann in the mid 1960s. The Swiss design team of Robert Haussmann
Chrome
Sold
H 10.5 in W 20 in D 20 in
Atomic Pendant Lamp by Trix & Robert Haussmann for Swiss Lamp International
By Trix and Robert Haussmann
Located in Centreville, VA
Designed by Trix & Robert Haussmann in the mid 1960s. The Swiss design team of Robert Haussmann
Chrome
Sold
H 44 in W 12 in D 12 in
1960s Trix & Robert Haussmann Modular Chandelier Tubular Chrome Swiss Lamp Co
By Trix and Robert Haussmann
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Minimalist modular chandelier in chrome plated steel atomic tubular design attributed to Trix and
Steel, Chrome
Atomic Chnadelier by Trix & Robert Haussmann For Swiss Lamp International
By Swiss Lamps International, Robert and Trix Haussmann
Located in Vienna, AT
Trix and Robert Haussmann from the series C 300, produced by Swiss Lamps International in the 1960s
Aluminum
Sold
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 1960s Swiss Atomic Modern chandelier hanging pendant lamp attribution Robert Haussmann
Aluminum
Sold
H 29.53 in W 90.56 in D 63 in
Mid-Century Modern Robert Haussmann Atomic Suspension Lamp, Switzerland, 1969
By Robert Haussmann
Located in Ibiza, Spain
Sculptural chandelier designed by Robert Haussmann and manufactured by Swiss lamp, Switzerland 1969
Aluminum
$16,377Sale Price|20% Off
H 31.5 in Dm 34.65 in
1 of 2 Extra Large Tulipan Glass Chandelier by Kalmar, Austria, 1960s
By Kalmar Lighting
Located in Aachen, NRW
Wonderful onion-shaped -Tulipan glass chandelier. 155 hand-blown glasses suspended on a white painted metal frame. Best of design from the 1960s by Kalmar, Austria. High quality of t...
Murano Glass
$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
$8,303 / set
H 23.63 in W 4.34 in D 2.37 in
Brass and Alabaster Curved and Long Wall Sconces by Glustin Luminaires
By Glustin Creation
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
New wall sconces by Glustin Luminaires, made of a single rounded and curved carved alabaster piece sat on a light bronze-finish brass backplate. Due to the nature of the alabaste...
Alabaster, Brass
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
$3,900
H 21.66 in Dm 37.41 in
Huge Midcentury Brass Chandelier With Pressed Glass Shades By Rupert Nikoll
By Rupert Nikoll
Located in Vienna, AT
Brass ring with ten-arm each fitted with E27 sockets and pressed glass shades. Made in Vienna by Rupert Nikoll in the early 1950s. Total height can be adjusted now to 85cm without re...
Brass
$536Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 9.8 in Dm 19.6 in
Isamu Noguchi Akari Light Sculpture, Model 50EN Ceiling Lamp
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Centreville, VA
Akari Light Sculptures by Isamu Noguchi are considered icons of 1950s modern design. Designed by Noguchi beginning in 1951 and handmade for a half century by the original manufacture...
Bamboo, Paper
$12,311 / item
H 43.31 in W 82.68 in D 55.12 in
Brass and Alabaster Three Globes Mobile Chandelier by Glustin Luminaires
By Glustin Creation
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Mobile kinetic chandelier made of three patinated brass arms of light each holding different sized alabaster globes and counterweight to ensure the balance of the piece. Original ...
Alabaster, Brass
$5,264 / item
H 34.26 in Dm 21.26 in
modern pendant light in massive brass and lacquered metal vintage style 60s
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
This chandelier is composed of a solid brass dome, a large beige lacquered central shade and a fixing bar with a patinated solid brass bell. We recommend three E14 LED bulbs for this...
Metal, Brass
$38,500
H 31.5 in W 154.73 in D 53.15 in
Hans Hopfer for Roche Bobios Post-Modern Croissant Sofa in Off-White Fabric
By Hans Hopfer, Roche Bobois
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Hans Hopfer for Roche Bobois, sofa, reupholstered fabric, France, late 1970s The Croissant sofa, designed by Hans Hopfer for Roche Bobois, epitomizes the organic and fluid design ...
Fabric
Pair of Sconces Studio Glustin
By Glustin Creation
Located in Saint-Ouen (PARIS), FR
Pair of brass sconces with base and globe in alabaster. creation by Studio Glustin.
Alabaster, Brass
Murano Ivory Glass Chandelier
Located in Austin, TX
Italian Murano ivory glass chandelier with twelve branches. We love the classic lines and modern details of this hand-blown fixture. It has been newly wired to fit US standards and r...
Murano Glass
$35,804
H 34.26 in W 27.56 in D 35.44 in
Gio Ponti Model 811 armchair made of walnut and rubber, Cassina, Italy, 1957
By Gio Ponti, Figli di Amadeo Cassina
Located in Chiavari, Liguria
A rare armchair Model 811, with a walnut structure and rubber bands, designed by Gio Ponti and produced in Italy by Cassina in 1957. There are artifacts from past decades that, due ...
Rubber, Walnut
Rosa Portogallo 12-Seat Ping Pong Dining Table MADE by Moniomi
Located in Miami, FL
A playful and graphic layering of marble patterns utmost depicts the ALTIS aesthetics. Hues of blushes and burgandys are reflected amidst the marbles, leathers and metals that compri...
Marble, Brass
Jean Picart Le Doux Mid-Century Aubusson Tapestry
By Jean Picart Le Doux
Located in New York, NY
Mid-Century Aubusson tapestry designed by Jean Picart Le Doux (1902-1982) and handwoven at Atelier Pinton in Aubusson France. Woven in the mid-1960s, entitled "Autumn-Hiver", it depi...
Wool, Tapestry
$91,711 / set
H 19.69 in W 11.82 in D 5.91 in
Paavo Tynell Pair of Large Seashell Wall Scones in Full Brass, Taito 1950s
By Paavo Tynell, Taito Oy
Located in Helsinki, FI
A pair of large, commissioned, and extremely rare Seashell wall lamps, designed by Paavo Tynell and manufactured by Taito in Finland in the early 1950s. Each lamp features a lightbas...
Brass
"Cloud" chandelier by Studio Glustin
By Glustin Creation
Located in Saint-Ouen (PARIS), FR
"Cloud" chandelier in brass with opaline glass globes. Creation by Studio Glustin. Italy, 2024.
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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