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Bauhaus Copper UFO Chandelier by Josef Hurka, 1930s
Bauhaus Copper UFO Chandelier by Josef Hurka, 1930s

Bauhaus Copper UFO Chandelier by Josef Hurka, 1930s

By Josef Hurka

Located in Praha, CZ

Exceptional Bauhaus chandelier designed by Josef Hurka in 1930s Czechoslovakia. This rare “UFO

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Vintage 1930s Czech Bauhaus Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal, Copper

Bauhaus Copper Chandelier UFO by Josef Hurka, Czechoslovakia, 1930s
Bauhaus Copper Chandelier UFO by Josef Hurka, Czechoslovakia, 1930s

Bauhaus Copper Chandelier UFO by Josef Hurka, Czechoslovakia, 1930s

By Napako, Josef Hurka

Located in Praha, CZ

- Stylish Art Deco Chandelier, made in the 1930's by Napako designed by Josef Hurka in

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Vintage 1930s Czech Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Copper

Bauhaus Copper UFO Chandelier by Josef Hurka for Drupol, 1930s
Bauhaus Copper UFO Chandelier by Josef Hurka for Drupol, 1930s

Bauhaus Copper UFO Chandelier by Josef Hurka for Drupol, 1930s

By Josef Hurka

Located in Praha, CZ

Exceptional Bauhaus chandelier designed by Josef Hurka in 1930s Czechoslovakia. This rare “UFO

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Vintage 1930s Czech Bauhaus Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Copper

1930s Bauhaus "UFO" Chandelier in Copper Finish by Josef Hurka, Czechoslovakia
1930s Bauhaus "UFO" Chandelier in Copper Finish by Josef Hurka, Czechoslovakia

1930s Bauhaus "UFO" Chandelier in Copper Finish by Josef Hurka, Czechoslovakia

By Josef Hurka

Located in Praha, CZ

- cleaned and rewired - 6x , E26-E27 bulbs - US wiring compatible - Some signs of use

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Vintage 1930s Czech Bauhaus Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Copper

Napako Chandelier UFO, 1930s, Czechoslovakia
Napako Chandelier UFO, 1930s, Czechoslovakia

Napako Chandelier UFO, 1930s, Czechoslovakia

By Napako

Located in Praha, CZ

UFO chandelier designed by Josef Hurka for Napako in the 1930's, in Czechoslovakia. Made of metal

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Vintage 1930s Czech Bauhaus Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Copper

Small Copper UFO Pendant Lamp by Atelier Robotiq
Small Copper UFO Pendant Lamp by Atelier Robotiq

Small Copper UFO Pendant Lamp by Atelier Robotiq

$900 / item

H 4.73 in Dm 15.75 in

Small Copper UFO Pendant Lamp by Atelier Robotiq

Located in Geneve, CH

Small Copper UFO pendant lamp by Atelier Robotiq Dimensions: D 40 x H 12 cm Materials: Resin

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2010s Dutch Post-Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Medium Copper UFO Pendant Lamp by Atelier Robotiq
Medium Copper UFO Pendant Lamp by Atelier Robotiq

Medium Copper UFO Pendant Lamp by Atelier Robotiq

$1,298 / item

H 7.09 in Dm 23.63 in

Medium Copper UFO Pendant Lamp by Atelier Robotiq

Located in Geneve, CH

Medium Copper UFO pendant lamp by Atelier Robotiq Dimensions: D 60 x H 18 cm Materials: Resin

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2010s Dutch Post-Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Large Copper UFO Pendant Lamp by Atelier Robotiq
Large Copper UFO Pendant Lamp by Atelier Robotiq

Large Copper UFO Pendant Lamp by Atelier Robotiq

$2,059 / item

H 9.45 in Dm 31.5 in

Large Copper UFO Pendant Lamp by Atelier Robotiq

Located in Geneve, CH

Large copper UFO pendant lamp by Atelier Robotiq Dimensions: D 80 x H 24 cm Materials: Resin

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2010s Dutch Post-Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Pair of Bauhaus / Functionalist Copper Pendants UFO by Napako - 1940s
Pair of Bauhaus / Functionalist Copper Pendants UFO by Napako - 1940s

Pair of Bauhaus / Functionalist Copper Pendants UFO by Napako - 1940s

By Napako, Josef Hurka

Located in Praha, CZ

- good original condition with patina - Rewired - US wiring compatible.

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Vintage 1940s Czech Bauhaus Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Copper

Mid-Century Modern Sputnik Copper & Opaline Glass Pendant Lamp UFO 1950s Denmark
Mid-Century Modern Sputnik Copper & Opaline Glass Pendant Lamp UFO 1950s Denmark

Mid-Century Modern Sputnik Copper & Opaline Glass Pendant Lamp UFO 1950s Denmark

Located in Munich, DE

light in form of an UFO. Designed and manufactured probably in 1950s, Denmark. Executed in copper sheet

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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Copper

Art Nouveau Ufo Pendant Lamp by Ezan, Copper & Glass, 50 cm, 1930s
Art Nouveau Ufo Pendant Lamp by Ezan, Copper & Glass, 50 cm, 1930s

Art Nouveau Ufo Pendant Lamp by Ezan, Copper & Glass, 50 cm, 1930s

By Ezan

Located in Hannover, DE

. The metalwork is made of beautiful copper. All you need to get this beautiful lamp up and running is

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Vintage 1930s French Art Nouveau Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass, Copper

Midcentury Pendant UFO in style of Jo Hammerborg, Denmark, 1970s
Midcentury Pendant UFO in style of Jo Hammerborg, Denmark, 1970s

Midcentury Pendant UFO in style of Jo Hammerborg, Denmark, 1970s

By Carl Thore, Fog & Mørup, Jo Hammerborg

Located in Praha, CZ

- very nice style of lighting - rare type

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Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Copper

Midcentury Pendant UFO in style of Jo Hammerborg, Denmark, 1970s
Midcentury Pendant UFO in style of Jo Hammerborg, Denmark, 1970s

Midcentury Pendant UFO in style of Jo Hammerborg, Denmark, 1970s

By Jo Hammerborg

Located in Praha, CZ

- very nice style of lighting - rare type - very good original condition

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Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal, Copper

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Bauhaus / Functionalist Copper Chandelier UFO, 1930s
Bauhaus / Functionalist Copper Chandelier UFO, 1930s

Bauhaus / Functionalist Copper Chandelier UFO, 1930s

By Napako, Josef Hurka

Located in Praha, CZ

Copper UFO chandelier by NAPAKO in exceptionally preserved condition. Rewired: two separate

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Vintage 1930s Czech Bauhaus Chandeliers and Pendants

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Copper

"Ufo" Copper Pendant by Poul Henningsen
"Ufo" Copper Pendant by Poul Henningsen

"Ufo" Copper Pendant by Poul Henningsen

By Louis Poulsen, Poul Henningsen

Located in Lejre, DK

Futuristic "UFO" pendant in copper, the shades are white-lacquered on the inside. Designed by Poul

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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Copper

UFO Pendant Light by Nanny Still for RAAK
UFO Pendant Light by Nanny Still for RAAK

UFO Pendant Light by Nanny Still for RAAK

By Nanny Still, RAAK

Located in Bridgeport, CT

A great example of a UFO lamp by famed designer. Patinated copper with molded glass. In great

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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Copper

Functionalist Brass Pendant UFO by Josef Hurka for Napako
Functionalist Brass Pendant UFO by Josef Hurka for Napako

Functionalist Brass Pendant UFO by Josef Hurka for Napako

By Josef Hurka

Located in Praha, CZ

One of the most famous works of Josef Hurka for Napako. Bauhaus period. Sandblasted glass. The lamp holds three Bakelite E27 lamp holders. In very good condition.

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Vintage 1930s Czech Bauhaus Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Copper

Functionalist Brass Pendant UFO by Josef Hurka for Napako
Functionalist Brass Pendant UFO by Josef Hurka for Napako

Functionalist Brass Pendant UFO by Josef Hurka for Napako

By Josef Hurka

Located in Praha, CZ

One of the most famous works of Josef Hurka for Napako. Bauhaus period. Sandblasted glass. The lamp holds three Bakelite E27 lamp holders. In very good condition. Polished, rewired.

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Vintage 1930s Czech Bauhaus Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Copper

Bauhaus UFO Pendant, Designed by Josef Hurka for Drupol, 1940's
Bauhaus UFO Pendant, Designed by Josef Hurka for Drupol, 1940's

Bauhaus UFO Pendant, Designed by Josef Hurka for Drupol, 1940's

By Drupol, Josef Hurka

Located in Praha, CZ

Made in Czechoslovakia Made of copper,glass New cabling With light aged patina 4x60W,E27 or E26

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Vintage 1940s Czech Bauhaus Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Copper

Bauhaus / Functionalist Copper Chandelier UFO, 1930s
Bauhaus / Functionalist Copper Chandelier UFO, 1930s

Bauhaus / Functionalist Copper Chandelier UFO, 1930s

By Napako, Josef Hurka

Located in Praha, CZ

Copper UFO chandelier designed by Hurka for Napako in 1930s. Copper with minimum age patina

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Vintage 1930s Czech Bauhaus Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Copper

Bauhaus / Functionalist Copper Chandelier UFO, 1930s
Bauhaus / Functionalist Copper Chandelier UFO, 1930s

Bauhaus / Functionalist Copper Chandelier UFO, 1930s

By Napako, Josef Hurka

Located in Praha, CZ

Copper UFO chandelier by NAPAKO in exceptionally preserved condition. Rewired: two separate

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Vintage 1930s Czech Bauhaus Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Copper

Bauhaus / Functionalist Copper Chandelier Ufo, 1930s, Restored
Bauhaus / Functionalist Copper Chandelier Ufo, 1930s, Restored

Bauhaus / Functionalist Copper Chandelier Ufo, 1930s, Restored

By Napako, Josef Hurka

Located in Praha, CZ

Beautiful copper and metal pendant light designed by famous Josef Hůrka for Napako in former

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Early 20th Century Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal, Copper

Bauhaus / Functionalist Copper Chandelier Ufo, 1930s, Restored
Bauhaus / Functionalist Copper Chandelier Ufo, 1930s, Restored

Bauhaus / Functionalist Copper Chandelier Ufo, 1930s, Restored

By Napako

Located in Praha, CZ

Restored: copper with minor patina carefully polished. Rewired: two separate circuits - 3+3x60W

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Vintage 1930s Czech Bauhaus Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Copper

Functionalist Copper Chandelier UFO by Josef Hurka for Napako
Functionalist Copper Chandelier UFO by Josef Hurka for Napako

Functionalist Copper Chandelier UFO by Josef Hurka for Napako

By Josef Hurka

Located in Praha, CZ

One of the most famous works of Josef Hurka for Napako. Bauhaus period. Sandblasted glass. The lamp holds three Bakelite E27 lamp holders. In very good condition. Polished, rewired.

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Vintage 1930s Czech Bauhaus Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Copper

Nanny Still RAAK Brutalist Copper Glass UFO Pendants, 1960s
Nanny Still RAAK Brutalist Copper Glass UFO Pendants, 1960s

Nanny Still RAAK Brutalist Copper Glass UFO Pendants, 1960s

By RAAK, Nanny Still McKinney

Located in Copenhagen, DK

Pair of rustic midcentury modern brutalist 1960s Finnish/Dutch ufo shaped copper ceiling lights

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Mid-20th Century Dutch Brutalist Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal, Copper

Large Bauhaus / Functionalism / Art Deco Copper Pendant UFO, 1930s
Large Bauhaus / Functionalism / Art Deco Copper Pendant UFO, 1930s

Large Bauhaus / Functionalism / Art Deco Copper Pendant UFO, 1930s

By Josef Hurka, Napako

Located in Praha, CZ

- iconic model - nice style of lighting

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Vintage 1950s Czech Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Copper

Midcentury Rare Pendant UFO, Denmark, 1970s
Midcentury Rare Pendant UFO, Denmark, 1970s

Midcentury Rare Pendant UFO, Denmark, 1970s

By Carl Thore, Fog & Mørup, Jo Hammerborg

Located in Praha, CZ

- very nice style of lighting - rare type

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Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal, Copper

Functionalist Copper Pendant UFO Designed by Josef Hurka, Czechoslovakia, 1940s
Functionalist Copper Pendant UFO Designed by Josef Hurka, Czechoslovakia, 1940s

Functionalist Copper Pendant UFO Designed by Josef Hurka, Czechoslovakia, 1940s

By Josef Hurka, Napako

Located in Prague 8, CZ

One of the most famous works of Josef Hurka for Napako. Simple chromed pendant in the shape of “UFO

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Mid-20th Century Czech Bauhaus Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Chrome

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VOLARE Large Pendant Light in Dark Bronze & Blown Glass by Blueprint Lighting

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By Blueprint Lighting, Josef Hoffmann

Located in New York, NY

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By Isabel Moncada

Located in San Antonio, TX

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$3,200

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By Adrasteia

Located in Los Angeles, CA

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By Hans-Agne Jakobsson

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By Diego Mardegan

Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF

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Ufo Copper Chandelier For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal ufo copper chandelier for your home. Frequently made of metal, organic material and resin, every ufo copper chandelier was constructed with great care. There are 3 variations of the antique or vintage ufo copper chandelier you’re looking for, while we also have 10 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. Your living room may not be complete without a ufo copper chandelier — find older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. A ufo copper chandelier, designed in the mid-century modern style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. Many designers have produced at least one well-made ufo copper chandelier over the years, but those crafted by Drupol, Josef Hurka and Napako are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Ufo Copper Chandelier?

The average selling price for a ufo copper chandelier at 1stDibs is $754, while they’re typically $471 on the low end and $2,008 for the highest priced.

Finding the Right Chandeliers-pendant-lights for You

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.