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
Metal, Copper
$719Sale Price|20% Off
H 31.89 in Dm 20.48 in
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
Copper
$738Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 17.72 in Dm 21.66 in
1930s Bauhaus / Functionalist Copper Chandelier UFO by Josef Hurka
By Josef Hurka
Located in Praha, CZ
- Rewired - Repolished
Copper
$748Sale Price|20% Off
H 32.29 in Dm 19.69 in
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
Copper
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
Copper
Large Art Deco Copper UFO Hanging Lamp, Czechoslovakia, 1930s
Located in Praha, CZ
Exceptional Art Deco UFO hanging lamp produced in Czechoslovakia during the 1930s. The lamp
Metal
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
Metal
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
Metal
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
Metal
$1,703Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 15.75 in Dm 20.87 in
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.
Copper
$2,189
H 13.39 in Dm 15.75 in
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
Copper
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
Brass, Copper
$349Sale Price|20% Off
H 9.45 in Dm 14.57 in
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
Metal, Copper
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
Copper
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
Copper
"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
Copper
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
Copper
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.
Copper
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.
Copper
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
Copper
Bauhaus UFO Pendant, Designed by Josef Hurka for Drupol, 1940's
By Josef Hurka, Drupol
Located in Praha, CZ
Made in Czechoslovakia Made of copper,glass New cabling With light aged patina 4x60W,E27 or E26
Copper
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
Copper
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
Copper
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
Metal, Copper
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
Copper
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.
Copper
Nanny Still RAAK Brutalist Copper Glass UFO Pendants, 1960s
By Nanny Still McKinney, RAAK
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Pair of rustic midcentury modern brutalist 1960s Finnish/Dutch ufo shaped copper ceiling lights
Metal, Copper
Large Bauhaus / Functionalism / Art Deco Copper Pendant UFO, 1930s
By Napako, Josef Hurka
Located in Praha, CZ
- iconic model - nice style of lighting
Copper
Midcentury Rare Pendant UFO, Denmark, 1970s
By Fog & Mørup, Carl Thore, Jo Hammerborg
Located in Praha, CZ
- very nice style of lighting - rare type
Metal, Copper
Sold
H 22.45 in W 25.99 in D 25.99 in
Functionalist Copper Pendant UFO Designed by Josef Hurka, Czechoslovakia, 1940s
By Napako, Josef Hurka
Located in Prague 8, CZ
One of the most famous works of Josef Hurka for Napako. Simple chromed pendant in the shape of “UFO
Chrome
$5,209 / item
H 27.56 in Dm 55.91 in
Orbitale Brass Chandelier 5 Rotating Balanced Arms, All Brass and Natural Patina
By Silvio Piattelli
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
After many requests of customization in all brass and patina of the orbitale chandelier I decided to go ahead with a separate listing. This all brass version is possible as the orbi...
Brass
$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
Custom Made Oak and Velvet Bench by Kai Kristiansen
Located in London, England
Bench designed by Danish master Kai Kristiansen in the 1950s and now produced under license by Dagmar. Hand-made to order, this upholstered bench has a fumed and oiled oak frame. Th...
Mohair, Oak
Smoked Murano Glass Wall Sconces with Central Brass Plate
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Wall sconces made of a piece of curved and wavy Murano glass with a central brass plate. Two lights per sconce. Price per sconce
Brass
$1,068 / item
H 118.12 in W 34.65 in D 34.65 in
Douglas Mont 'In The Air' 3 Chandelier by DCW Editions Paris
By Douglas Mont
Located in Tilburg, NL
Douglas Mont 'In The Air' 3 Chandelier by DCW Editions Paris, France. New, current production. A chandelier from space With its UFO-like lights, the chandelier In the Air created b...
Metal
Swedish Outdoor Wall Lamps in Copper by Hans-Agne Jakobsson
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Karlstad, SE
These stunning outdoor wall lamps by Hans-Agne Jakobsson are a rare find for fans of mid-century modern design. The Swedish designer was known for his high-quality and innovative lig...
Copper
Lantern Sconce
By Workstead
Located in Floyd, VA
The LANTERN SCONCE reimagines the classic up-light through the lens of material warmth and artisanal detail. Handcrafted in the U.S., it features richly textured 100% Dupioni Raw Sil...
Silk
LU Swing Sconce
By Lumfardo Luminaires
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful brass LU swing sconce made by Lumfardo Luminaires in patinated brass. Wired with an E26 medium based socket. Light bulb provided as well as all mounting hardware. Priced in...
Brass
LU Louis SM Sconce
By Lumfardo Luminaires
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The handsome LU Louis SM Sconce is a smaller version of our LU Louis Sconce, an all brass wall sconce in lightly patinated brass with patterned perforations by Lumfardo Luminaires. M...
Brass
$3,750 / set
H 25 in W 3.5 in D 2.5 in
Murano Glass Sconces, Hand-Blown Smoked Glass on Brass Frame, Italy
Located in Austin, TX
Pair of Murano glass sconces, each crafted with a single curved panel of hand-blown smoked glass on a brass frame. We love the modern style and hand-crafted quality of these sconces....
Brass
$2,486 / set
H 9.85 in W 5.91 in D 8.86 in
Pair of Modern Solid Brass Sconces in the Style of Hans Agne Jakobsson, EL135
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Modern Italian wall lights in the taste of Hans Agne Jakobsson's work. Structure and cup in solid brass and frosted glass disc. Excellent condition (modern creation), quantity on req...
Brass
$710 / item
H 4.73 in W 10.63 in D 11.82 in
Pair of Beige Modern Italian Wall Lights "Maxina" Vintage Design Moderne
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Pair of modern Italian sconces "Maxina" in beige half moon shape made by our Italian craftsman in the style of Stilnovo's work. Wall plate and arm in solid brass, lampshade adjustabl...
Brass, Metal
$3,990 / item
H 15.75 in W 74.81 in D 29.14 in
Mustard Velvet Daybed with V-Shaped Beechwood Base, Model V
By Dusty Deco
Located in Los Angeles, CA
DD V daybed is an exclusive daybed made by hand in Bosnia and Herzegovina by skilled craftsmen with long experience in wood and upholstery. Both frame and the characteristic V-shaped...
Fabric, Beech, Velvet
$434 / item
H 3.54 in W 4.92 in D 5.51 in
Galupa Art Deco Wall Sconce, Optical Glass & Aluminum, Up/Down Lighting
Located in İstiklal, TR
GALUPA Art Deco Wall Sconce, a masterpiece of design that effortlessly combines elegance and functionality. This stunning wall sconce is crafted in the timeless Art Deco style, featu...
Aluminum
Organic Modern Floor Lamp Natural Wood Handmade Ivory Fluted Shade
By Isabel Moncada
Located in San Antonio, TX
PATA DE ELEFANTE (LARGE) floor lamp was designed for the Atomic collection by Mexican artist Isabel Moncada. Named Pata de Elefante –Elephant‘s Foot– for the prominent shape at its ...
Textile, Wood, Linen, Fiberglass
$1,538 / set
H 9.85 in W 5.91 in D 3.94 in
pair of wall lamps sconces barovier&toso 1950s - barovier & toso
By Barovier&Toso
Located in taranto, IT
pair of murano glass wall sconces in white color machined, 1950s Barovier&Toso production, with brass construction elements, brass wall bracket. Made with the "dew" technique, that ...
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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