Unique Brown Glazed Ceramic Pendant Light, Germany, 1970s
Located in Rijssen, NL
A set of spectacular and stylish ceramic pendant lights made in West-Germany around 1970's. The lights are made of orange and brown glazed ceramic and glazed in 'Fat Lava' style. The...
Brass
Roman Malakov 3.57 Carats Diamond and Blue Sapphire Chandelier Tassel Earrings
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
This is an incredibly unique and colorful chandelier earrings showcase 8 long fringes suspending dazzling pear shaped diamonds.
Diamond, Pink Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
Unique Hex Shade 1800s Mirrored Gas Lamp
Located in Peekskill, NY
This is a very early fuel lamp. It dates before the use of piped gas and electric. It has been wired to take a standard base bulb but still retains the tank, valve, original finish a...
Mirror
Pair Murano Chandeliers
By Mazzega
Located in Budapest, HU
The glasses are shaped like a necktie, a unique style, beautiful. Weight of chandelier about 42 kg.
Metal
Unique 4 Tube Pendant Light by Hatsu
Located in Geneve, CH
Unique 4 tube pendant light by Hatsu. Dimensions: W 13 x H 10.4 cm. Materials: metal. Hatsu is a design studio based in Mumbai that creates modern lighting that are unique and i...
Metal
Unique Bell 180 Pendant Light by Hatsu
Located in Geneve, CH
Unique 4 Tube pendant light by Hatsu Dimensions: W 42 x H 26 cm Materials: Powdercoated Aluminium, Brass Fabric Cord Hatsu is a design studio based in Mumbai that creates moder...
Metal, Brass
Unique Blown Glass Suspension "Cocoon" Ceren Gurkan
By Ceren Gurkan
Located in Geneve, CH
Unique blown glass suspension "Cocoon" Ceren Gurkan Dimensions: Ø 20 x 60 cm It is signed. Each creation is handmade and unique. Other dimensions can be designed and created if ...
Blown Glass
Unique Blown Glass Suspension "Cocoon" Ceren Gurkan
By Ceren Gurkan
Located in Geneve, CH
It is a unique signed glass blown Suspension entitled "Cocoon." It was designed and handmade by Ceren Gurkan. Dimensions: Height 35 cm, diameter 28 cm. It is signed. Each cre...
Blown Glass
1930s Unique lantern Attributed to Pietro Chiesa
By Pietro Chiesa
Located in Schoorl, NL
Unique three-light pendant with brass stem and flower shaped fittings. Two beautifully shaped glass dishes. 1930s excellent condition. Attributed to Pietro Chiesa.
Brass
Massive Wooden Ceiling Pendant, Unique Design Piece
Located in CDMX, MX
Creative Director of renowned La Metropolitana, Rodrigo Escobedo, designed a massive Ceiling pendant that can not go unnoticed. While its massive size makes it a unique piece, the ...
Plywood
Unique Porcelain Rock Pendant Lamp Ceren Gurkan
By Ceren Gurkan
Located in Geneve, CH
Unique porcelain rock pendant lamp Ceren Gurkan Dimensions: 15 x 15 x 18 cm Materials: Porcelain, brass All our lamps can be wired according to each country. If sold to the USA it ...
Brass
Unique Porcelain Rock Pendant Lamp Ceren Gurkan
By Ceren Gurkan
Located in Geneve, CH
Unique porcelain rock pendant lamp Ceren Gurkan Dimensions: 10 x 10 x 32 cm Materials: porcelain, brass All our lamps can be wired according to each country. If sold to the USA it ...
Brass
Unique Pendant Etat-des-Lieux by Darmes
Located in Geneve, CH
Unique pendant Etat-des-Lieux by Darmes Dimensions: D 29.7 x W 64.3 x H 89 cm Materials: Aluminium, frosted glass Color variations are available. Etat-des-Lieux, a contemporary ligh...
Aluminum
Unique Glass Etat-des-Lieux by Darmes
Located in Geneve, CH
Unique glass Etat-des-Lieux by Darmes Dimensions: D 28 x W 94.8 x H 61 Materials: Aluminium, frosted glass Color Variations are Available. Etat-des-Lieux, a contemporary lighting sy...
Aluminum
Carlo Nason Pendant Glass Murano Model Unique
By Mazzega, Carlo Nason
Located in La xara, VC
Exceptional cascade pendant with bicolore glass Murano with gilt gold structure. The Design and the quality of the glass make this piece the best of the italian Design. This unique C...
Murano Glass
Unique and monumental sized ‘Rostrato’ Pendant Light
Located in Westport, CT
Unique and stunning over sized thickly blown ‘rostratro’ pendant, glass is 3″ thick of uneven texture, illuminated with one medium base socket in a darkened black finish on brass, w...
CAMILE CHANDELIER - Modern 'Antique Gold Leaf' over Iron Chandelier
By Susan Hornbeak-Ortiz
Located in Laguna Niguel, CA
Crafted with meticulous attention to detail, and offers full customization to cater to your unique preferences and needs. This chandelier boasts a beautiful finish, featuring gold l...
Gold Leaf, Iron, Silver Leaf
Unique Glass Totem Suspensions by Glustin Luminaires
By Glustin Creation
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Using the same process as our totem floor lamps, we stacked different Murano glass parts in various colors and shapes, alternating with some brass discreet elements to make these pla...
Brass
Blush 6-Light Chandelier
By Villari
Located in Milan, IT
Shimmering surfaces and a unique design characterize this superb chandelier.
Metal
Collection of Unique Articulating Ceiling Quad Spot Lights
Located in Peekskill, NY
We have a small collection of these interesting 4 bulb articulating spot lights. The bright metal parts may be titanium but not sure. The look is very high tech industrial and very w...
Aluminum
Hanging Nest by Ango, Unique Rattan Pendant Light
By Ango
Located in Bangkok, TH
Double pendant light of Hanging Nest by Ango is an elemental and universal form, that is incarnated with light that is diffused literally through miles of loose woven fine 1 mm. ratt...
Rattan
Extraordinary 1950s Murano chandelier
By Ferro Toso
Located in Budapest, HU
ONE-OF-A-KIND PIECE Every detail makes this chandelier unique and impossible to replicate. Made in Murano, Venice, Italy.
Murano Glass
Unique Chrome and Glass Bauhaus Pendant, 1930s
Located in Praha, CZ
- 1930s, Czechoslovakia - Original condition with patina (see the pictures) - very interesting and simple design - Height can be shortened.
Chrome
French 20th Century Hanging Globe, Unique Pendant Light
Located in New Orleans, LA
French 20th Century glass Bell shaped hanging globe decorated with fine gold etching alongside a delicate floral motif.
Gold Leaf
Unique Danish Cage Design Wood Pendant Lamp, 1960s, Denmark
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Unique Danish Cage Design Wood Pendant Lamp, 1960s, Denmark Very elegant and Minimalist ceiling lamp. Lamp is in very good condition. These lamps works with E14 standard light bul...
Wood
Unique Brass Industrial Pendant Lamp with Patinas, 1960s, Italy
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Unique Brass Industrial Pendant Lamp with Patinas, 1960s, Italy Very elegant and Minimalist ceiling lamp. Lamp is in very good condition. These lamps works with E27 standard light...
Brass
Greta Chandelier 12 Lights
By Villari
Located in Solagna, IT
Its twelve lights illuminate spaces with elegance rather than excess, offering a refined ambiance that elevates the surrounding architecture and furnishings. Each chandelier is a uni...
Brass
Unique Patinated Copper Dome Pendant Lamp by Beisl
By Lyfa, Beisl, Fog & Mørup, Jo Hammerborg, Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in München, DE
Extremely beautifully patinated copper pendant lamp from the 1960s. High quality workmanship and extremely beautiful design. An enrichment for every home and a unique piece. A cozy l...
Metal
Unique White Bell 180 Pendant Light by Hatsu
Located in Geneve, CH
Unique 4 tube pendant light by Hatsu Dimensions: W 42 x H 26 cm Materials: powder coated aluminium, brass fabric cord Hatsu is a design studio based in Mumbai that creates mode...
Metal, Brass
Acapulco Chandelier 20 lights
By Villari
Located in Solagna, IT
What makes the Acapulco chandelier truly unique is the harmony between craftsmanship and design: the porcelain elements are molded individually, ensuring no two pieces are ever ident...
Brass
Large Unique Handmade Ceramic Hanging Lamp from the 1960s, Italy
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Unique handmade ceramic hanging lamp from the 1960s Fully functional. The lamp need 1x E27 / E26 Edison screw fit bulb, is wired, in working condition and runs both on 110 / 230 vo...
Metal
$4,254Sale Price|21% Off
H 82.68 in Dm 21.66 in
Venin Cascade Pendant Eclips Glass Murano Model Unique
By Paolo Venini
Located in La xara, VC
Exceptional cascade pendant with eclipse glass Murano by Venini oversized with gilt gold structure. The Design and the quality of the glass make this piece the best of the italian De...
Brass
Unique Glass Pendant Etat-des-lieux by Darmes
Located in Geneve, CH
Unique glass pendant Etat-des-Lieux by Darmes Dimensions: D 41.7 x W 152.4 x H 61 cm Materials: Aluminium, frosted glass Color variations are available. Etat-des-Lieux, a contempora...
Aluminum
Unique Converted GasLamp with Huge Mercury GlassMirrored Shade
Located in Peekskill, NY
This early gas lamp has a look all its own. The fixture body is green enamel with gold highlights. The deep domed shade is one of the largest mirrored mercury glass example we have s...
Glass
$1,560 / item
H 9.85 in W 11.82 in D 11.82 in
Gravitas Unique Pendant Lamp in Travertine & Aluminum by Andres Monnier
Located in Geneve, CH
Gravitas Unique Pendant Lamp in Travertine & Aluminum by Andres Monnier Unique Piece Dimensions: D 30 x W 30 x H 25 cm. Materials: Aluminum and travertine. Available in different fi...
Travertine, Aluminum
Pair of Unique Murano Oval Shade Pendant Lights
Located in Westport, CT
Stunning pair of vintage pendant lights with a stem comprised of 4 separate blown pearled and shimmery white pieces finishing with a beautiful oval shaped shade with wavy bottom rim ...
Blown Glass
Vintage Murano Glass Chandelier
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Very unique hand-blown Murano glass chandelier. Elegant lines that would complement contemporary, traditional, and even Art Deco decor.
Murano Glass
French 20th Century Glass Floriate Light, Unique Pendant Light
Located in New Orleans, LA
French Early 20th Century Art Nouveau heavy crystal floriate hanging lights. A larger set is available and can be found by searching item number 550x
Glass
Unique Fiber Cement Architectural Artifact as a Pendant
Located in Houston, TX
This stunning pendant is a one-of-a-kind piece. it is a piece of sculpture that is also a pendant. In the style of Willy Guhl.
Cement
XXL Arts&Crafts chandelier
Located in Belgrade, RS
Measuring an imposing 145 cm, with an extension capability of an additional 40 cm, this piece commands presence, making it ideal for grand interiors. The chandelier’s unique, one-of-...
Bronze
$2,000
H 13.78 in Dm 20.48 in
Unique Handcrafted Wooden Pendant Light – Pine, Scandinavian Folk Art (1979)
Located in Skien, NO
Details: --Material: Solid pine wood --Design: Six-arm chandelier with acanthus vine carvings --Origin: Handmade in Norway / Sweden (1979) --Style: Scandinavian, rustic, farmhouse ...
Wood, Pine
Antique Wrought Iron Chandelier
Located in Antwerp, BE
Original antique candle pendant converted to electric chandelier. This unique and elegant, six-light chandelier incorporates everything that we love about antiques: it is unique, it...
Wrought Iron
Interesting Eastlake Double Gas Chandelier
Located in Peekskill, NY
The two 6 inch frosted square shades give this early chandelier its unique look. The loop and rod chain supports and the rich center support details take it up another notch.
Brass
Unique Pendant by Vistosi in Midnight Blue Murano Glass.
By Vistosi
Located in Mortsel, BE
This exquisite Murano Pendant, crafted by Vistosi Italy, is truly something special. Comprising two glass forms delicately stacked atop one another, with the lightbulbs nestled in be...
Murano Glass
Unique Dutch Arts & Crafts Brass & Glass Entry Hall Pendant Light / Lantern
Located in Lisse, NL
Unique Dutch Arts & Crafts brass and stained glass entry hall lantern, circa 1900. If you are looking for the best and the rarest when it comes to European Arts and Crafts antiques ...
Brass, Wire
Unique Danish Cage Design Wood Pendant Lamp, 1960s, Denmark
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Unique Danish Cage Design Wood Pendant Lamp, 1960s, Denmark Lampshade is in very good vintage condition. This lamp works with E14 light bulb Wired and suitable to use with 220V an...
Bentwood
Unique Pendant Etat-des-Lieux by Studio d'Armes
Located in Geneve, CH
Unique pendant etat-des-Lieux by Studio d'Armes Dimensions: D 71.6 x W 106.7 x H 140 cm Materials: Aluminium, frosted glass Color variations are available. Etat-des-Lieux, a co...
Aluminum
Maria Theresa Style Crystal Chandelier
Located in Dallas, TX
This is a beautiful Maria Theresa Chandelier perfect for any grand area. It is a very unique crystal chandelier made in the 19th century.
Crystal
$1,300 / item
H 7.88 in W 7.88 in D 7.88 in
Lyra Unique Pendant Lamp in White Marble & Aluminum by Andres Monnier
Located in Geneve, CH
Lyra Unique Pendant Lamp in White Marble & Aluminum by Andres Monnier Unique Piece Dimensions: D 20 x W 20 x H 20 cm. Materials: Aluminum and white marble. Available in different fi...
Marble, Aluminum
$1,760 / item
H 9.85 in W 7.88 in D 5.91 in
Deditos Unique Pendant Lamp in White Marble & Aluminum by Andres Monnier
Located in Geneve, CH
Deditos Unique Pendant Lamp in White Marble & Aluminum by Andres Monnier Unique Piece Dimensions: D 15 x W 20 x H 25 cm. Materials: Aluminum and white marble. Available in different...
Marble, Aluminum
$33,681 / item
H 23.63 in W 27.56 in D 63 in
Dafne 160 Unique Silvered Brass Finish Pendant Lamp by Morghen Studio
By Morghen Studio
Located in Geneve, CH
Dafne 160 Unique Silvered Brass Finish Pendant Lamp by Morghen Studio Materials: Silvered Brass Finish Dimensions: D 160 x W 70 x H 60 cm All our lamps can be wired according to eac...
Brass
Unique Murano Ball Shape Pendant with Flowers In a Purple Tone
Located in Jersey City, NJ
This chandelier is unique by its composition. Murano Glass flowers are inserted inside a transparent glass ball which is open in the bottom.
Brass
$425Sale Price|59% Off
H 15.75 in Dm 17.72 in
Orange Vintage Fabric Hanging Lamp, Germany, Unique Shape, 1960s
Located in Oirlo, LI
This is a beautiful lampshade with a very special shape, secured in a few places with some kind of beautifully crafted staples. When the lamp is on, the shade gets a beautiful ora...
Fabric
Mid-20th Century Murano Chandelier
Located in WEST PALM BEACH, FL
This is a unique mid-century Murano chandelier comprised of a cascade of circular translucent mouth-blown glass disks
Murano Glass
$88,636 / item
H 354.34 in W 78.75 in D 78.75 in
Unique Cascade Satin Brass Contemporary Light Pendant by Morghen Studio
By Morghen Studio
Located in Geneve, CH
Every single piece is unique. Their work encompasses objects, furniture, lighting and spaces.
Brass
Vintage Italian Monumental Murano Glass Chandelier
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Measuring an impressive 38 inches in width, 38 inches in depth, and 46 inches in height, this chandelier makes a significant visual impact. It is presented in great vintage condition...
Metal
French 20th Century Bell Shaped Hanging Globe, Unique Pendant Light
Located in New Orleans, LA
French 20th Century glass Bell shaped hanging globe decorated with fine etchings of a floriate motif alongside patterned details at top.
Glass
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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