The Urban Electric Co. 2 Light Pendant - Black Metal and Burnished Brass
By The Urban Electric Co
Located in Morristown, NJ
Together each of the considered components form a cohesive and handsome light fixture. The Urban Electric Co. maintains their pursuit is to fuse sophisticated design with impeccable...
Metal, Brass
Double "Malplaquet" Pendant Light by The Urban Electric, Made in the USA
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Introducing the stunning Double "Malplaquet" Pendant Light by Steven Gambrel for The Urban Electric, proudly made in the USA.
Bronze
Venetian Chandelier by Richard Mishaan for the Urban Electric
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful chandelier designed by Richard Mishaan and manufactured by The Urban Electric and part of the Venetian collection which is no longer sold. The chandelier is made in solid ...
Steel
Large -Venetian- Chandelier by Richard Mishaan for the Urban Electric
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Introducing the luxurious and timeless Solid Brass Chandelier by Richard Mishaan for the Urban Electric, proudly made in America. Crafted from solid brass, this stunning chandelier i...
Brass
Modern Urban Electric Large Pendant Fixture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Modern Urban Electric large pendant fixture in polished nickel.
Urban Electric Co. SmokeBell Mirrored Pendant Light Chandelier
By The Urban Electric Co
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Large handcrafted modern Federal inspired bell jar pendant light by The Urban Electric Company. This high-quality custom 'Urban Smokebell' light fixture features a stunning reflecti...
Metal
Chisholm Hall Chandelier by the Urban Electric
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Designed and manufactured in the United States by The Urban Electric, dated 2012. The Chisholm Hall Chandelier by the Urban Electric is a stunning addition to any home or busines...
Metal
Super Cool Industrial Warehouse Light by Urban Electric Company
Located in Hopewell, NJ
High end lighting company Urban Electric's versatile spin on an industrial warehouse light having a heavy mesh diffuser inspired by salvaged bronze furniture wire.
Metal
Dual Crouse-Hinds Holophane Pendant
Located in Asbury Park, NJ
An Industrial dual light fixture of steel and robust Holophane glass.
Medium Swell Pendant Light in Black and Brass by Pablo Designs
By Pablo Studio, Pablo Designs
Located in San Francisco, CA
Elegant with undulating contours, Swell Single is an LED pendant designed to seamlessly blend the line between indoor and outdoor lighting. Swell single can be suspended individually...
Aluminum, Steel
Italian Mid-Century Modern Large Pendant Light 135cm/53.15in.
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Pendant light / chandelier, glass, brass, lacquered steel, acrylic, Italy, 1950s/1960s This lighting pendant, a mid-century Italian design from the 1950s or 60s, reflects postwar I...
Brass
Italian Chandelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian chandelier from the 1950 s .The chandelier is rewired for USA standard and it is in original condition tarnish Brass.
Metal, Brass
Barovier & Toso Italian Chandelier in Crystal Glass and Brass
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Barovier&Toso, chandelier, crystal glass, brass, Italy, 1940s This chandelier by Barovier & Toso, crafted in Italy during the 1940s, reflects the studio’s centuries-old mast...
Brass
GIANDUIO - solid brass pendant lamp
Located in Saonara, IT
Handcrafted pendant lamp model "GIANDUIO", made in brass; with its sober and elegant design, this piece perfectly fits into modern-contemporary context. Shown here in brushed brass,...
Brass
Pair Of Holophane Glass Pendant Lights
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Pair of holophane glass pendant lights in antique bronze finish metal with stationary rods and ceiling plates. The holophane glass shades are accentuated by a pierced and paneled fra...
Metal
Black Enamel Vintage Industrial Factory Pendant Hanging Lights
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Factory hanging light. Black enamel. White interior. Brass strain relief with 2 meter wire. Measure: Weight: 0.6 kg / 1.3 lb Priced per individual item. All lamps have been ...
Enamel
Black Enamel Vintage Industrial Factory Pendant Hanging Lights
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Small factory hanging light. Black enamel. White interior. Brass strain relief with two meter wire. Measure: Weight: 0.6 kg / 1.3 lb Priced per individual item. All lamps have been...
Enamel
Black Enamel Vintage Industrial Factory Hanging Lights Pendants
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Factory hanging light. Black enamel. White interior. Weight: 1.4 kg / 3.1 lb Priced per individual item. All lamps have been made suitable by international standards for incand...
Enamel
Fabio Lenci Pendant Lamp
By Fabio Lenci, Guzzini
Located in South Charleston, WV
Italy 1960's signed made in Italy. An uncommon model from Fabio Lenci for Guzzini. Provides an unexpected glow of illumination above the center line of the sphere through refraction ...
Steel
Visual Comfort Twist Chandelier by Eric Cohler in Antiqued Brass
By Visual Comfort, Eric Cohler
Located in Atlanta, GA
Elegant "Twist" Model Chandelier, in Hand Rubbed Antiqued Brass and Crystal, designed by Eric Cohler for Visual Comfort, American, circa 2000s. This chandelier retails for $2399 and ...
Metal, Brass
Italian Brass Chandelier in style of Pietro Chiesa
By Pietro Chiesa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian chandelier from 1950 s. Brass base and ceramic -brass sockets. Romantic and beautiful Italian design chandelier . The upper part can be dismantled and putted back together ...
Brass
Stacey 6 Shade Chandelier by Hudson Valley
Located in Alhambra, CA
Hudson Valley Lighting Group 6 shade "Stacey" chandelier. Near new statement chandelier, made of steel with an aged brass finish. Shades are made of linen, and are each 6" high. Fixt...
Steel
Gothic Cathedral Style Hanging Lamp
Located in Palm Springs, CA
In true Gothic fashion, these lamps illustrate the style of light common to many cathedrals of the time yet devoid of any religious symbols. Lights are of grand scale consisting of s...
Steel
$1,959 / item
H 30.52 in W 21.66 in D 1.97 in
Customizable Pendant Lamp TRN E2, Brass Rod, Black Ceramic
By Pani Jurek
Located in Paris, IDF
TRN E2 Pendant lamp / ceiling lamp / Chandelier Designer: Pani Jurek Dimensions: H. 77.5 x 55 x 5 cm Model show: Black Bulb (not included): E27/E26, compatible with US electric s...
Brass
Pair of Pierre Yves Rochon Nickel Plated Brass French Sconces
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of Pierre Yves Rochon nickel plated brass French sconces. Specially made for a prestigious palace in Paris. In the style of Rulhman. US rewired and in working condition. 2 S...
Brass, Nickel
$2,867Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 31.5 in Dm 27.56 in
Rigadin Chandelier 5 Arms encased Ivory Murano Glass Edgar by Multiforme
By Multiforme
Located in Venezia, Veneto
Edgar chandelier, 5 lights, Ivory encased rigadin Murano glass by Multiforme Edgar Murano glass chandelier is one of those chandeliers in our collections that stands out thanks to it...
Blown Glass
Sasco Semi-Flush Mount Brass Light Fixture, Custom Finishes
Located in Pound Ridge, NY
The Sasco is a versatile custom-made solid brass and glass globe light fixture, which can be mounted on the ceiling or wall. Shown here in our factory brass, an uneven unfinished br...
Brass
$1,344 / item
H 13.39 in W 10.63 in D 10.63 in
Set Antique Vintage Acorn Opaline White Milk Glass Ceiling Pendant Light Lamp
Located in Sale, GB
- A fabulous run of church opaline acorn pendant lights with steel galleries, circa 1950. - Wear commensurate with age, all in excellent condition, the steel galleries are aged worn...
Glass
$2,500 / item
H 8.5 in Dm 17.5 in
Vintage Inspired Handcrafted Fluted Farmhouse Porcelain Pendant Light
By DBO Home
Located in Sharon, CT
Classic, elegant, with a perfectly imperfect touch. We just love our new porcelain Parasol Fluted Pendants. Inspired by a vintage pie cover, we designed them to hang over our kitchen...
Brass
Pair of Modern Walnut Side Tables
By Theodore Alexander
Located in Westwood, NJ
A Pacific walnut side table, the square top with rounded corners and a reeded edge above a similar under tier, on bobbin turned legs. Dimensions: 26" W x 26" D x 28.5" H.
Wood
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
$950 / item
H 25.6 in W 32.67 in D 13.78 in
New Black Wrought Iron Curule Bench with Cushion, Savonarola, Throne
Located in Miami, FL
New black wrought iron curule bench with cushion, Savonarola, Throne. Cushion included.
Iron
Classic Empire Center Table, Oatmeal
Located in Westwood, NJ
A Classic Empire style grey cerused oak oatmeal stained center table with a carved ogee edge, raised on an octagonal pedestal base. Dimensions: 42" W x 42" D x 30" H. Clearance: 27"
Wood
$2,052 / item
H 40 in W 30 in D 0.03 in
"Vigne Fleurie" Signed Limited Edition Art Print by Christiane Lemieux - 30"x40"
Located in New York, NY
"Vigne Fleurie" is an exquisite limited edition fine art print that offers a modernist interpretation of a flowering vine set against a lush green colorfield. Each print is a view of...
Paper
$8,367 / set
H 24.01 in W 13.78 in D 13.78 in Dm 13.78 in
Pair of Constant Night Stands in Poplar Burl wood by Master for Lemon
By Lemon
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Envisioned by designer Yaniv Chen, the Constant nightstand exudes an air of refined luxury, celebrating the inherent splendor of Poplar burl wood. Meticulously crafted with impeccabl...
Burl, Poplar
$5,153 / item
H 47.25 in W 31.5 in D 2.76 in
Murano Green Art Glass and Brass Italian Console / Wall Mirror, 2020
Located in Roma, Lazio
Splendid bright green Murano glass mirror. A mirror that alone will furnish your home environment. Rich but tasteful, the mirror has a truly particular design, with a very beautiful ...
Brass
$2,950 / set
H 11.75 in W 5.5 in D 7.5 in
Pair of "Hyde" Wall Sconces in Polished Nickel by Urban Electric, Made in 2022
By The Urban Electric Co
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of "Hyde" wall sconces designed and manufactured in the United States by The Urban Electric. The pieces are finished in polished nickel with a linen shade, manufactured in Septe...
Nickel
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
Distressed Silver Convex Mirror
Located in London, GB
A distressed silver convex mirror, with bronze finish frame. Contemporary.
Mirror
LUread Spot Sconce 'S'
By Lumfardo Luminaires
Located in Inglewood, CA
Beautiful Lumfardo LUread spot sconce with a push switch on the backplate. A sconce inspired as a contemporary take on classic midcentury lines. Can be wired for any region worldwide...
Aluminum, 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.
Designer Eva Menz wants the light to "evoke curiosity and a sense of wonder."
Working with resin, a tricky material, has created moments of failure — and enlightenment.
Commissioned for the lakeside villa of a Finnish industrialist, it illuminated visits with dignitaries.
Across New York, there’s no shortage of statement lighting on view.
The 1920s design is a thrilling combination of saturated colors, ancient motifs and modern aesthetics.
Designed by a giant of Swedish lighting, the large-scale fixtures bring major drama.
The alluring pendant light exemplifies the designer’s winsome mid-career work.
Before founding the Memphis Group, Sottsass bent the rules of lighting design with the wonderfully wavy Cometa.