Ivory & Brown Ceramic Trumpet Pendant Light, Denmark, 1970s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Stunning round hanging lamp with an unusual shape, made with rich brown black and ivory striped ceramics, manufactured in the 1970s in Denmark. The total height including the chai...
Metal
Calla Bell Hand-Woven Wicker Trumpet Pendant Light - 35cm
Located in Christchurch, GB
Our Calla Bell Pendant is woven from natural rattan in a warm teak finish, designed to add instant texture and ambience. The design centres on its graceful, bell-shaped form, made pl...
Rattan
$3,310
Murano Pendant Light
Located in Antwerp, BE
Italian Murano trumpet pendant light.
Brass
Pair of Trumpet Ivory Brown Ceramic Pendant Light, Denmark, 1970
Located in Rijssen, NL
Stunning round hanging lamps with an unusual shape, made with rich brown and ivory striped ceramics, manufactured in the 1970s in Denmark. We also have a multitude of unique colored ...
Ceramic
Pair of Trumpet Ivory Brown Ceramic Pendant Light, Denmark, 1970
Located in Rijssen, NL
Pair of Stunning round hanging lamps with an unusual shape, made with rich brown and ivory striped ceramics, manufactured in the 1970s in Denmark. We also have a multitude of unique ...
Ceramic
$1,450Sale Price|62% Off
Mid Century 2-Light Pendant W/ Mint & Red Trumpet Flower Shades & Curved Stem
Located in San Francisco, CA
A graceful pendent with organic shaped shades with perforations in unusual, lacquered, solid brass. Elegant, slightly curved, deep brass tone stem and canopy. 35" height x 20" length...
Brass
$35,000Sale Price|22% Off
Louis XVI Doré Bronze Blue Enamel Cherub Putti Trumpet Nine-Light Chandelier
Located in Roslyn, NY
A very fine Louis XVI style gilt doré bronze cherub nine-light chandelier. The chandelier having elaborate acanthus scrolling arms issued from a classical torch stem with blue enamel...
Enamel, Bronze
Mid-Century Modern 10-Light Chrome Trumpet Lamp Chandelier Attributed to Reggian
By Reggiani
Located in Deland, FL
The sculptural form and striking geometric details of this vintage trumpet-style chandelier fits seamlessly into any mid-century modern and Hollywood Regency interior. Built from chr...
Chrome
19th Century French Empire Ormolu Chandelier With Trumpet Light Fittings, c.1870
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Antique 19th Century French Empire style ormolu bronze chandelier fitted with an allegory of trumpets. The item has been converted to accommodate modern day lightbulbs. CONDITION...
Bronze, Ormolu
Handmade Vintage Inspired Petite Fluted Porcelain Pendant
By DBO Home
Located in Sharon, CT
The Petite Trumpet Pendant is a refined porcelain light defined by its softly flared silhouette and sculptural simplicity.
Brass
Danish Modern Copper Fog and Morup Pendant Lamp, 1960's
By Fog & Mørup
Located in Uccle, BE
Fog & Mørup also worked with designers Torsten Thorup and Claus Bonderup, who created the iconic trumpet-shaped Semi pendant light in 1967. Fog & Mørup sales remained healthy into t...
Copper
Unavailable
H 17.72 in W 21.66 in D 21.66 in
Mid Century Aluminium Pendant by Bent Nordsted for Lyskaer Denmark 70s
By Bent Nordsted
Located in London, GB
Fabulous Mid Century pendant ceiling light by Bent Nordsted for Lyskaer Belysning Trumpet shaped ceiling pendant light in spun aluminium, with a wide base and a middle collar of p...
Aluminum
Sold
H 10 in W 19.5 in D 19.5 in
Mid-Century Fog & Morup Style White Enameled Metal Trumpet Pendant Light
By Fog & Mørup, Dijkstra
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century white enameled metal trumpet pendant light in the style of the "Semi" by Claus Bonderup & Torsten Thorup.
Metal
1970s Milk Glass Closed Trumpet Pendant Light
Located in Chicago, IL
Deco revival ceiling light with closed, trumpet-form milk glass globe and chromed fitter, stem and canopy.
Chrome
Nickel Plated French Trumpet Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
Flush mounted fixture. 6 nickel plated asymetrical trumpet arms.
Metal
Chrome Trumpets Ceiling Light by REGGIANI GOFFREDO
Located in Bronx, NY
60's chrome six trumpets ceiling light
Sold
H 22.64 in W 7.88 in D 7.09 in
Vintage Trumpet Lamp, English, Oak, Brass, Musical Instrument, Light, Pendant
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage trumpet lamp. An English, oak and brass musical instrument light with pendant shade and dating to the 20th century.
Brass
1970s Milk Glass Closed Trumpet Pendant Light
Located in Chicago, IL
Deco revival ceiling light with closed, trumpet-form milk glass globe and chromed fitter, stem and canopy.
Chrome
Sold
H 18.8 in Dm 11.6 in
Stylish Midcentury Gilt Metal Trumpet Flower Design Pendant Light / Chandelier
Located in Lisse, NL
Rare and handcrafted trumpet flower pendant. If you like to surround yourself with rare and stylish objects then this mid-century made pendant could be gracing your home soon.
Metal
Sold
H 9.06 in Dm 8.67 in
1 of 2 Rare orange trumpet shaped glass pendant light by Peill and Putzler 1960
By Peill & Putzler
Located in TERHEIJDEN, NB
Uncommonly shaped orange glass pendant light by Peill and Putzler, produced around 1960 in Germany. Has a nice bright orange color and gives a very warm light. Typical design of th...
Glass
Modernist Six-Light Trumpet-Shade Chandelier by Reggiani
By Reggiani
Located in Mount Penn, PA
A vintage modernist Italian chandelier with six trumpet-shaped chrome light shades. The piece is by Reggiani.
Chrome
$2,750 / item
H 17.72 in Dm 14.97 in
Soda Blown Murano Glass High Coffee Table in Amber by Yiannis Ghikas
By Miniforms, Yiannis Ghikas
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Soda was born upside-down, with a puff of air. It weighs 20 kilos, and it is blown, drawn out and shaped by three master glassmakers. The result is a single volume of glass with thre...
Blown Glass
Solid Wood Side Table
By Project 213A
Located in Macieira de Sarnes, PT
Wooden side table in solid wood with an oiled finish. Designed by Project 213A in 2020 This sculptural side table is hand carved by local artisans in Portugal using solid chestnut...
Chestnut
$6,970 / item
H 18.12 in Dm 11.82 in
Josef Frank Fabric /Josef Hoffmann Wiener Werkstaette Table Lamp, Re-Edition
By Woka Lamps, Wiener Werkstätte, Josef Hoffmann
Located in Vienna, AT
An extremely elaborate table lamp in the famous Hoffmann design from the 1920s. chased/hammered brass, the hand-sewn fabric-shades with colorful designs by Josef Frank, WW-Modell Nr ...
Brass
$1,916 / item
H 9.06 in Dm 14.18 in
Pink Lotus Floral Glass and Brass Pendant Light, Sold Individually
Located in Antwerp, BE
Price is for one single pendant light. Multiple pieces available. An elegant Italian pink lotus pendant light manufactured in the 1970s. The fixture is executed in brass plated meta...
Brass
$8,248 / set
H 24.01 in W 18.12 in D 14.18 in
Pair of Park Night Stands in Poplar Burl by Yaniv Chen for Lemon
By Lemon
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Structure: Made from Poplar Burl veneer with solid oak edging, the Park Nightstand is finished with matching veneer on both the exterior and interior. The inside includes an adjustab...
Wood, Poplar, Burl
$6,598 / set
H 24.01 in W 18.12 in D 14.18 in
Pair of Park Night Stands in Espresso Brown Lacquer by Yaniv Chen for Lemon
By Lemon
Located in Amsterdam, NL
The Park nightstand is the epitome of exquisite craftsmanship, featuring meticulously proportioned dimensions and exceptional detailing that make it an ideal bedside companion. Our f...
Lacquer
The 'Matisse' Etagere
Located in London, GB
The 'Matisse' wrought iron side table. A hand made and patinated wrought iron etagere with whimsical Matisse style cut-out decoration. Made to order based on a 1960s original. Avail...
Wrought Iron
Art Deco Four-Armed Chandelier in Glass and Wood, France, 1920-1950
Located in Antwerp, BE
Art Deco four-arms pendant light in glass and wood. It requires 4 x E27 screw base bulbs or LEDs. This fixture can be worked in any country of the world although it may be necessary ...
Chrome, Metal
Swedish Pine Wood Table Lamp by Markslöjd, Sweden, 1980s
By Markslöjd
Located in Værløse, DK
Swedish Modern Pine Wood Desk lamp made by Markslöjd in the 1980s. * Table lamp in Pine wood with a white lace-trimmed fabric shade. * Manufacturer: Markslöjd, Sweden * Style: 1532 ...
Wood, Pine
$4,700 / set
H 20.48 in Dm 11.82 in
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Table Lamps, Brass, Italy 1980s
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair of Mid Century Modern Murano glass lamps, Italy circa 1980s. Table or top lamps sold in pair, without the shades. The Italian lamps are made of polished brass and brown and blac...
Brass
Venetian Style Round Mirror with Pink Purple Orange Glass and Brass Frame
Located in Barcelona, ES
Colorful midcentury Large Round Polyhedral Venetian Mirror Cool Venetian style Hollywood Regency round mirror with pink purple amber iridiscent mirror glass panels. Spain, 1950s This...
Metal, Brass
$4,000 / item
H 18 in W 60 in D 18 in
Sculptural ICO Bench Series 60 in Natural Walnut by Stamford Modern
By Stamford Modern
Located in Westport, CT
The ICO Bench is a sophisticated reinterpretation of Ico Ponti’s modernism, where architectural form meets modern functionality. Defined by its signature angled legs and subtle metal...
Walnut, Oak
$3,840 / item
H 37.8 in Dm 25.2 in
Joe 640 Tailored Minimal 20th Century Inspired Pendant Light by Wende Reid
By Wende Reid
Located in Chatswood, NSW
This Classic, tailored pendant light, inspired by the stitching on my father's Mark Cross cuff link box, is reminiscent of mid-century style and the early simplicity of Art Deco. Als...
Brass
$1,886 / item
H 5.91 in Dm 4.73 in
Josef Hoffmann Wiener Werkstaette Jugendstil Ceiling Lamp / Flush Pende, Re Edit
By Woka Lamps, Josef Hoffmann, Wiener Werkstätte
Located in Vienna, AT
Hanging- lamp from the showrooms of the Wiener Werkstaette used by Hoffmann in several variations. Hammered originally. Works-number M115, pattern-book of the Wiener Werkstaette: WWM...
Crystal, Brass
$3,900 / set
H 15 in Dm 10 in
Pair of 'Bloc' Parchment Lamps with Parchment Paper Shades by Design Frères
By Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of 'Bloc' parchment clad table lamps with matching parchment paper shades by Design Frères.
Hide, Wood, Parchment Paper
LU Louis Sconce PB
By Lumfardo Luminaires
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Handsome LU Louis sconce. An all brass wall sconce in patinated brass with patterned perforations by Lumfardo Luminaires. Made contemporary in the US. Multiples available for order. ...
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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