Ezio Didone Mira S UFO pendant light for arteluce / Flos
Located in Miami, FL
Ezio Didone 'Mira S ' UFO pendant light for arteluce/ Flos , Italy circa 1990
Vintage 1980s Chandeliers and Pendants
Steel
Ezio Didone Mira S UFO pendant light for arteluce / Flos
Located in Miami, FL
Ezio Didone 'Mira S ' UFO pendant light for arteluce/ Flos , Italy circa 1990
Steel
$5,285 / item
H 78.75 in Dm 29.53 in
Modernist UFO Pendant Light, Nickel Plated Brass, Etched Opal Glass, Bespoke
By GMD Berlin
Located in Berlin, DE
Modernist UFO pendant light made of nickel-plated brass and etched opal glass, customizable
Metal, Nickel
$5,285 / item
H 78.75 in Dm 29.53 in
Modernist UFO Pendant Light, Polished Brass and Etched Opal Glass, Customizable
By GMD Berlin
Located in Berlin, DE
Modernist UFO pendant light made of polished brass and etched opal glass, customizable. Production
Metal, Brass
Space Age UFO Pendant Light, Czech Republic 1970s
Located in Almelo, NL
Space Age UFO Pendant Light, Czech Republic 1970s This vintage pendant light from 1970s Czech
Acrylic
$1,409 / item
H 15.36 in Dm 25.99 in
Bauhaus "UFO" Pendant Light by Josef Hurka for Napako, Czechoslovakia, 1940s
By Josef Hurka
Located in Praha, CZ
Restored large Bauhaus "UFO" pendant light, designed by Josef Hurka for Napako and produced in
Iron
$845Sale Price|20% Off
H 9.85 in W 13.39 in D 13.39 in
UFO Pendant Light by Uno & Östen Kristiansson, Opaline Glass, 1954
By Luxus of Sweden, Uno & Östen Kristiansson
Located in Zevenaar, NL
This beautiful ufo pendant light in opaline glass with teak in great condition was designed and
Opaline Glass, Teak
$1,386 / item
H 19.69 in Dm 26.38 in
1940s Josef Hůrka for NAPAKO Bauhaus UFO Pendant Light, Metal & Glass, Restored
By Josef Hurka
Located in Praha, CZ
This rare Bauhaus-era UFO pendant light designed by Josef Hůrka for NAPAKO in 1940s Czechoslovakia
Metal
Stilnovo UFO Pendant Light, Opaline Glass & Brass, Italy, 1960s
By Stilnovo
Located in Long Island City, NY
Stilnovo UFO ceiling pendant. Designed and made in Italy, 1960s. Opaline glass, patinated brass
Metal, Brass
Two White Opaline Ufo Pendant Light With Teak Wood
Located in Antwerp, BE
Two pendant lights in white milk glass oval ball lamp with ton sur ton 'stripe' motif in the glass
Opaline Glass, Wood
1950s Josef Hurka UFO pendant Light for Napako, Czechoslovakia
By Napako, Josef Hurka
Located in Praha, CZ
- Rewired - Repolished, 4 x E26-E27 bulb - US wiring compatible
Chrome
$1,874Sale Price|20% Off
H 31.5 in Dm 14.97 in
Spanish Hand-Woven UFO Pendant Light in Rattan and Wicker, 1960
Located in Barcelona, ES
Eye-catching handcrafted braided rattan / wicker pendant hanging lamp. Spain, 1960s. This beautiful
Brass
$3,550
H 46.86 in Dm 24.02 in
Ezio Didone “Mira S” UFO Pendant Light for Arteluce / Flos, Italy, 1990s
By Ezio Didone, Arteluce
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Postmodern UFO or flying saucer pendant light giving diffused upward and downward light. A real eye
Metal, Chrome
Italian Space Age UFO Chandelier
Located in Antwerp, BE
A unusual large space age UFO pendant light.
Metal
Mid-Century German Space Age Ufo Pendant
Located in Hamburg, DE
Simple Space Age Ufo pendant light. The actually minimalist design surprises in the powered state
Metal
Space Age UFO Pendant with Purple Acrylic Dome and Teak Detail, 1970s
Located in Mortsel, BE
"UFO" pendant light dates from the 1970s. The design features a central tubular stem made of white
Metal
Vintage Space Age UFO Lamp Attributed to Luigi Colani
By Luigi Colani
Located in Hamburg, DE
Colani'' UFO pendant light Striking lamp from the 70s in a shape and color characteristic of the
Plastic
1970s UFO Glass Pendant Light, Czechoslovakia
Located in Praha, CZ
- good original condition with minor signs of use - 1x bulbs E26 - E27 - US wiring compatible
Metal
Funky Mid-Century Vintage UFO Saucer Pendant Light
By Fog & Mørup, IKEA, Fog and Morup, Rolf Krüger
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This stunning mid-century modern vintage hanging light pendant features a striking enameled red
Metal, Wire
Pendant Light UFO Murano Glass and Metal. Italy, 1970s
Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR
Mid-Century Modern space age UFO metal chrome chandelier ceiling pendant lighting light lamp
Metal, Chrome
1960s UFO Pendant Plastic Light, UP to 20pieces available
Located in Praha, CZ
- Czechoslovakia, - Around 1970 - Good original condition.
Metal
$5,638
H 7.88 in Dm 25.99 in
Large Mid-Century Modern 'Ufo' Ceiling Light or Pendant Lamp Germany 1950s № 2
Located in Munich, DE
Large, rare and highly decorative Mid-Century Modern 'Ufo' ceiling light or pendant lamp. Designed
Aluminum, Brass
$5,651
H 8.67 in Dm 25.99 in
Large Mid-Century Modern 'Ufo' Ceiling Light or Pendant Lamp Germany 1950s № 1
Located in Munich, DE
Large, rare and highly decorative Mid-Century Modern 'Ufo' ceiling light or pendant lamp. Designed
Aluminum, Brass
$5,638
H 6.7 in Dm 25.99 in
Large Mid-Century Modern 'Ufo' Ceiling Light or Pendant Lamp Germany 1950s № 3
Located in Munich, DE
Large, rare and highly decorative Mid-Century Modern 'Ufo' ceiling light or pendant lamp. Designed
Aluminum, Brass
Stilnovo Height Adjustable UFO Suspension Pendant 'Sgned'
By Stilnovo
Located in Hanover, MA
Signed Stilnovo UFO flying saucer shaped pendant light made of spun aluminum with an opaque white
Granite, Aluminum
Lovely 3-Light Chrome Ufo Cascading Lamp, 1960s Germany
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Lovely 3-Light Chrome Ufo Cascading Lamp, 1960s Germany The lamp needs 3 x E27 Edison screw fit
Metal, Chrome
$1,867
H 35.44 in Dm 23.63 in
Rare Large UFO Space Pendant Light in Grey and White designed by Sciolari, 1970s
By Sciolari Lighting, Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Antwerp, BE
illuminated with very warm, atmospheric light the shade is in grey acrylic. The pendant is in excellent
Chrome
Orange Transparent Space Age UFO Pendant Lamp, 1970s
Located in ROTTERDAM, ZH
Very unique orange space age UFO pendant lamp. The light has a transparent, orange outer shade and
Metal
Hans Due's Ufo-Like Optima Pendant for Fog & Mørup
By Hans Due, Fog & Mørup
Located in Vienna, AT
Danish UFO style pendant ceiling light ’Optima’ designed by Hans Due for Fog & Morup. Launched in
Aluminum
$3,993 / item
H 35.44 in Dm 23.63 in
Modernist UFO Ceiling Light, Plated And Lacquered Brass, Opal Glass, Bespoke
By GMD Berlin
Located in Berlin, DE
Modernist UFO ceiling light made of nickel-plated and lacquered brass with opal glass shade
Nickel
$4,522
H 11.82 in Dm 17.72 in
Minimalistic Mid-Century Modern Brass & Glass UFO Pendant Lamp Germany, 1950s
Located in Munich, DE
Extremely rare and elegant Mid-Century Modern space age UFO pendant lamp or hanging light. Designed
Brass
One Green Glass Pendant Light
Located in Antwerp, BE
One green Ufo glass pendant light. The brown lamp has been sold. Green light diameter 50 cm and
Glass
Mid Century Yellow Smoked Glass Space Age Pendant Lamp by Dijkstra, 1970s
By Dijkstra
Located in ROTTERDAM, ZH
Mid century UFO space age pendant light with a smoked glass shade by Dijkstra. The lamp consists of
Glass, Plastic, Acrylic
Rare XXL Green Guzzini UFO Pendant Light
By Harvey Guzzini
Located in Београд, RS
design history, this original "UFO" pendant comes complete with its original chrome mounting elements and
Chrome
Unavailable
H 9.85 in Dm 11.82 in
German UFO pendant light made by VEB Metalldrücker Halle from DDR 1970
Located in TERHEIJDEN, NB
Elegant UFO shaped pendant lamp designed by VEB Metalldrücker Halle from the DDR, East Germany in
Aluminum
Unavailable
H 7.88 in W 13.78 in D 13.78 in
Vintage RAAK Ufo Shaped Pendant Light B-1044 in Glass and Anodised Aluminum
By RAAK
Located in Beek en Donk, NL
A great vintage and well made metal and glass pendant, by RAAK (collection 1968-1972). The light
Aluminum
Sold
H 10.75 in W 18.5 in D 18.5 in
Fibonacci UFO Pendant Light by Sophus Frandsen for Fog & Mørup, 1960s
By Sophus Frandsen, Fog & Mørup
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Award-Winning 'Fibonacci' UFO pendant light with white enameled with black enameled metal accents
Metal, Aluminum
Sold
H 7.88 in Dm 16.93 in L 7.88 in
Space Age 'Bug Eye' Pendant Light, 1960s, Ufo Pendant Light, Vintage Pendant l
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Mid century Space Age 'bug eye' or ufo pendant light by Massive. The lamp is mostly referred to
Plastic
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
Bent Boysen Pendant Light
By Philips, Louis Kalff
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Handsome Bent Boysen designed UFO pendant light with spun aluminum shade and diffuser as well as
Metal
Space Age 'Bug Eye' Pendant Light, 1960s
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Midcentury Space Age 'bug eye' or UFO pendant light by Massive. The lamp is mostly referred to
Plastic
Space Age 'Bug Eye' Pendant Light, 1960s
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Midcentury Space Age 'bug eye' or ufo pendant light by Massive. The lamp is mostly referred to
Plastic
Space Age 'bug eye' Pendant Light, 1960s
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Mid century space age 'bug eye' or ufo pendant light by Massive. The lamp is mostly referred to
Plastic
Space age 'bug eye' pendant light, 1960s
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Mid century space age 'bug eye' or ufo pendant light by Massive. The lamp is mostly referred to as
Plastic
Mid Century UFO Saucer Pendant Light
Located in Bedford Hills, NY
Brushed aluminum and white glass ufo saucer pendant light, restored and rewired.
Aluminum
1960s UFO Yellow Pendant Light, Czechoslovakia
Located in Praha, CZ
- Glass and iron - Good original condition with minor signs of use - Fully functional.
Iron
Midcentury Pendant Light UFO Meblo Designed by Harvey Guzzini, 1970s
By Harvey Guzzini, Meblo
Located in Praha, CZ
Midcentury pendant light UFO Meblo designed by Harvey Guzzini. Very nice style of lighting.
Chrome
Stilnovo White Glass Pendant Light 'UFO' Chandelier, Italy circa 1950s-1960s
By Stilnovo
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Stilnovo suspension light/chandelier, Italy, circa 1950s-1960s Metal, brass, white opaque milk
Metal
1970s White Plexiglass UFO Space Age Harvey Guzzini Hanging Ceiling Light
By Harvey Guzzini
Located in London, England
1970s white plexiglass with chrome detailing UFO shaped hanging pendant light which was designed by
Metal, Chrome
Sold
H 9.45 in Dm 22.05 in
56cm Organic Sisal and Teak Ufo Hanging Light Made by Temde Lights Germany 1960s
By Temde Leuchten
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
1960s hanging light made in Germany. High quality German production with a ufo formed metal frame
Metal
Striking Ezio Didone “Mira S” Pendant Light for Arteluce
By Arteluce, Ezio Didone
Located in San Diego, CA
Postmodern UFO or flying saucer pendant light designed by Ezio Didone for Arteluce. Black enameled
Metal, Chrome
1950s Italian Flying Saucer Pendant with Perforated Brass Band
By Fontana Arte, Pietro Chiesa
Located in Hanover, MA
UFO pendant with a difference: light emitted downwards and out from the perforated brass band
Aluminum
Sold
H 9.45 in Dm 19.69 in L 9.45 in
1970s Space Age White Midcentury Danish Ceiling Lamp Optima Hans Due Fog & Morup
By Fog & Mørup, Hans Due
Located in Sherborne, Dorset
A 1970s Midcentury Danish UFO style pendant / ceiling light 'Optima' designed by Hans Due for Fog
Aluminum
UFO Pendant Light by Josef Hurka for Napako, 1950
By Josef Hurka
Located in Wien, AT
This UFO pendant light, model no. 1108, was designed by Josef Hurka and manufactured by Napako in
Steel
“UFO” Pendant Light from Luxus
By Uno & Östen Kristiansson, Luxus of Sweden
Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län
“UFO” lamp by the renowned Kristiansson brothers who ran the successful Swedish lighting firm Luxus
Glass, Oak
1960s UFO Yellow Pendant Light, Czechoslovakia
Located in Praha, CZ
- Glass and iron - Good original condition with minor signs of use - Fully functional.
Iron
Temde Ufo Disc Pendant Light Germany/Switzerland 1970s
By Temde Leuchten
Located in Berlin, DE
Temde Leuchten pendant lamp, often called the “UFO” lamp. The flat disk form has a central wooden
Metal
Sold
H 27.56 in W 23.63 in D 23.63 in
Chandelier Pendant Light UFO Smoke White Murano Glass, Italy, 1970s
Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR
Ceiling pendant light chandelier in white smoke murano glass. Italian design in the mood of Carlo
Metal
Sold
H 35.44 in Dm 31.11 in
Large Mid-Century Modern Style Ufo Shaped Beige Fabric Pendant Light, 1970s
Located in Barntrup, DE
Large Mid-Century Modern style UFO-shaped beige fabric pendant light, Germany, circa the 1970s. An
Metal, Brass
Sold
H 8.27 in Dm 15.75 in
Luigi Colani for Massive Ufo Pendant Lamp Ceiling Suspension Light Space Age
By Luigi Colani, Massive Lighting
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
The vintage white UFO pendant lamp, designed by Luigi Colani for Massive Belgium, is a striking and
Plastic, Acrylic
Space Age Mid Century Modern UFO Shaped Fused Glass Light Pendant 1960s
By Higgins Glass
Located in Miami, FL
....Higgins style studio glass flying saucer shaped hanging light. In fused glass with cool colors
Metal, Lead
ERCO Leuchten UFO Model 70 Ceiling Light
By ERCO Leuchten
Located in Den Haag, NL
1960s ERCO ceiling light features a bakelite ceiling plate and triple armature, elegantly curved
Mid-Century Ufo Form String and Lucite Hanging Light Fixture
Located in Antwerp, BE
Hanging light fixture has a chromed central support with clear Lucite wings that support an
Chrome
Danish Yellow Mid Century UFO Light with White Cord, c. 1960
By Fog & Mørup
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Danish yellow mid century UFO light with white cord, c. 1960 Tole, enamel Measures: Height 6
Metal
Edera Radici for SAGIM 1950's Italian Patinated Brass and Crystal UFO Pendant
By Fontana Arte, Max Ingrand
Located in Hanover, MA
Unique UFO-form pendant light in finely hammered and patinated nickel-plated brass and set with
Brass, Nickel
Ezio Didone “Mira S” Pendant Light for Arteluce
By Arteluce, Ezio Didone
Located in Miami, FL
Postmodern UFO or flying saucer pendant light designed by Ezio Didone for Arteluce.
Steel
Sold
H 11.82 in Dm 15.75 in
1960s Space Age Purple & White Robert Welch for Lumitron Hanging Pendant Light
By Robert Welch
Located in London, England
1960s, space-age, UFO, ‘Series 3000’ pendant, ceiling, hanging light which was designed by Robert
Plastic
Purple West Germany Ceramic Flying Saucer Pendant Lamp, 1970s
Located in ROTTERDAM, ZH
Big purple west germany ceramic UFO-like pendant lamp. The light escapes nicely through the round
Metal
Vintage UFO Pendant Light by RAAK, 1960s, Netherlands
By RAAK
Located in Noorderwijk, BE
crystal globes in two halfs or hemispheres retained by a wide aluminium band. Light bounces off the inside
Rock Crystal, Aluminum
UFO shaped Danish pendant light (1950's)
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Rare beautiful pendant with shade tightly drawn over a steel frame hanging on his wire. One
Steel
UFO Chrome Hanging Light
Located in Hudson, NY
fanciful hanging light - UFO Spaceship - 3 way switch for center down light and sockets in the 3
Metal
Huge 1950s UFO Ceiling Light by Stilnovo
By Stilnovo
Located in London, GB
An extremely large 1950s Italian UFO ceiling fixture by Stilnovo. It is labelled with the
Sold
H 21.25 in Dm 19 in
Uno & Östen Kristiansson for Luxus Teak & Opaline Glass UFO Pendant Light, 1950s
By Luxus of Sweden, Uno & Östen Kristiansson
Located in San Francisco, CA
A 1950s Scandinavian Modern teak & frosted opaline glass pendant light by Uno & Östen Kristiansson
Opaline Glass, Teak
Postmodern Pendant Light 1980s West Germany
Located in Debrecen-Pallag, HU
Stunning vintage UFO shaped 1980s pendant light. It's a well made large ceiling lamp. White acrylic
Metal
$4,400Sale Price|20% Off
H 25 in W 25 in D 7 in
Single 'Lola' Sconce by Sergio Mazza and Guiliana Gramigna for Quatrifollio
By Sergio Mazza, Quattrifolio
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Single 'Lola' Sconce by Sergio Mazza and Guiliana Gramigna for Quatrifollio. Designed and manufactured in Italy, in 1974. Four large plastic petals make up this visually striking se...
Plastic
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
Mamun Bedside (Dark Brown/Dusty Blue)
Located in Singapore, SG
Mamun, which translates to trustworthy in Arabic, was designed by Studio Kallang in 2021 as a playful take on both midcentury and brutalist forms. Designer Faezah Shaharuddin intende...
Teak
Custom Coquillage Plaster Fixture
Located in New York, NY
Custom Coquillage plaster fixture. Please note this fixture can be customized in different sizes. Lead time is 10-12 weeks. Please inquire. NOTE: We highly recommend that our plas...
Plaster
Pair of Murano Glass Wall Sconces, Art Deco Style, in Stock
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of Murano glass wall sconces, in stock Fume color and horizontal striation texture Black opaline finials and brass accents Art Deco inspired design. Gives off warm beams of lig...
Brass
Sculptural Curved Display or Side Table in Cerused Oak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Large side or coffee table, cerused oak, Europe, 1960s This eccentric large display table or coffee table is made in a precise manner, implementing geometrical shapes and straight l...
Oak
$3,465 / item
H 22.5 in Dm 20 in
Tall Round Findley Side Table Pedestal Base Walnut by Martin & Brockett
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Martin & Brockett 's Findley Round Tall Side Table features the Findley Collection's signature carved, curved lip edge on the table top and a round pedestal base. Shown here in Walnu...
Walnut
Pair of Italian Brutalist Armchairs
Located in London, London
Pair of armchairs Unusual shaped frame Boucle upholstery Normally carried in stock in Italy but can be made to order if not. Several different fabric options are available. Seat ...
Bouclé, Ash
French Art Deco Console
Located in Long Island City, NY
A Classic French Art Deco wooden carved console in green patina. Polygonal top shape in predominately geometric motifs with fine carving details. The console features a beautiful mat...
Wood
Pair of Art Deco Wall Sconces in Pewter – Sweden, 1930s
Located in Knivsta, SE
Pair of Art Deco Wall Sconces in Pewter – Sweden, 1930s A sleek and rare pair of wall sconces in pewter from the 1930s, made in Sweden in true Art Deco style. These sconces feature...
Pewter
$2,181Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 12.6 in W 17.72 in D 12.6 in
Acerbis LOKUM M Coffee Table in smoked grey by Sabine Marcelis
By Sabine Marcelis, Acerbis
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Matter, light and colour come together in an intense interaction of materials. This collection embodies the elegance of pure forms, elevated through the use of hand-blown glass. Sabi...
Glass, Art Glass
$2,692Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 9.85 in W 21.66 in D 21.66 in
Acerbis LOKUM S Coffee Table in smoked grey by Sabine Marcelis
By Acerbis, Sabine Marcelis
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Matter, light and colour come together in an intense interaction of materials. This collection embodies the elegance of pure forms, elevated through the use of hand-blown glass. Sabi...
Glass, Art Glass
$960 / item
H 4.73 in W 11.82 in D 15.75 in
Mid-Century Modern Opaline Glass Wall or Ceiling Lights, Italy, 1970s
Located in Almelo, NL
Mid-Century Modern Opaline Glass Wall or Ceiling Lights, Italy, 1970s (14 Available, Priced per Fixture) Description: Offered here is a set of Mid-Century Modern lights made in Ita...
Metal
Curve Table by Paige Schlosser
Located in Chicago, IL
A contemporary ceramic side table designed by Chicago ceramicist, Paige Schlosser. Models shown in Brown and Ivory are available and both In Stock. The Curve table is also availabl...
Ceramic
Handmade Tile Top Lith Side Table, by Lynnea Jean
By Lynnea Jean
Located in Aitkin, MN
The Lith Collection by Lynnea Jean Inspired by a love for vintage tile tables and the desire for hands-on creation, the Lith Side Table was born. This exquisite piece is a harmoniou...
Ceramic, Oak
Pilolo Brass Wall Sconce by Simone & Marcel
Located in Geneve, CH
Pilolo Brass Wall Sconce by Simone & Marcel Dimensions: D 11 x W 22 x H 42 cm. Materials: Brass and alabaster. Available in different brass and alabaster options and finishes. Custo...
Alabaster, 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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