Verner Panton Fun 1 DM Capiz Shell Sconce Wall Light
By Verner Panton
Located in Vienna, AT
Original 1964 thin capiz shell chandelier designed by Verner Panton for Luber, Switzerland.
Steel
Verner Panton Fun 1DM shell Chandelier, 1960s
By Verner Panton
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Verner Panton's Fun 1DM Chandelier is a distinctive lighting fixture characterized by its use of capiz shells.
Steel
Verner Panton Inspired Mid-Century Italian Multi-Tiered Capiz Chandelier
By Verner Panton
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful multi-tiered capiz shell chandelier with wood and metal canopy.
Metal
Italian Verner Panton Inspired Mid-Century Multi-Tiered Capiz Chandelier
By Verner Panton
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A cascade of delicate, multi-layered 2.5" capiz discs make this Italian, Verner Panton inspired chandelier with metal canopy as impressive as it is eye-catching. This piece is in ori...
Metal
Capiz Shell Lotus Ball Chandelier Pendant Light Germany, 1960s
By Verner Panton, Rausch
Located in Aachen, NRW
Stunning Capiz shell lotus ball chandelier pendant light Germany, 1960s It requires 1 x E27 standard bulbs with 100W max each. A light bulb is not included. It is possible to instal...
Shell
1 of 2 Capiz Shell Lotus Ball Chandelier Pendant Light Germany, 1960s
By Rausch, Verner Panton
Located in Aachen, NRW
Stunning Capiz shell lotus ball chandelier pendant light Germany, 1960s It requires 1 x E27 standard bulbs with 100W max each. A light bulb is not included. It is possible to instal...
Chrome
1 of 5 Capiz Shell Lotus Ball Chandelier Pendant Light Germany, 1960s
By Rausch, Verner Panton
Located in Aachen, NRW
Stunning Capiz shell Lotus ball chandelier pendant light Germany, 1960s It requires 1 x E27 standard bulbs with 100W max each. A light bulb is not included. It is possible to instal...
Chrome
1 of 6 Capiz Shell Lotus Ball Chandelier Pendant Light Germany, 1960s
By Verner Panton, Rausch
Located in Aachen, NRW
Stunning Capiz shell lotus ball pendant light with dark green color pieces, Germany, 1960s It requires 1 x E27 standard bulbs with 100W max each. A light bulb is not included. It is...
Shell
Panton Chandelier in Brass and Mother-of-Pearl, 1960s
Located in IT
Designed in the 1960s by the famous Danish designer Verner Panton, this lamp is renowned for its sculptural and unconventional style. It is made up of hundreds of small mother-of-pea...
Brass
Large Verner Panton Capiz Shell Chandelier, 1970s, Denmark
By Verner Panton
Located in Antwerp, BE
Vintage Verner Panton chandelier, 1960s. Made of three tiers of Capiz shells hung by a clear nylon thread.
Hardwood, Shell
Capiz Shell Chandeliers by Verner Panton
By Verner Panton
Located in Vienna, AT
Capiz shell chandeliers from about 1960s designed by Verner Panton.
Brass
Verner Panton Mid-Century Modern Capiz Shell Chandelier
By Verner Panton
Located in Astoria, NY
Mid-Century Modern monumental capiz shell chandelier, made by Verner Panton in the 1960s.
Wire
Verner Panton Style Capiz Shell Chandelier Hanging Light
By Verner Panton
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Breathtaking huge capiz shell hanging chandelier. 7 feet tall! Ethereal light is diffused from three points. A statement piece that will make a lasting impression. Imagine this casca...
Shell
Danish Capiz Shell Chandelier Attributed to Verner Panton
By Verner Panton
Located in London, GB
Large Danish capiz shell chandelier, attributed to Verner Panton, the trails of shells hung from timber mount, circa 1960.
Verner Panton Style Capiz Shell Chandelier Lamp, circa 1970
By Verner Panton
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Chandelier lamp made by Capiz Shell manufactured in 1970 Measures: H 45 x W 120 x D 40.
Shell
Pair of Very Large Verner Panton Style Capiz Shell Chandeliers
By Verner Panton
Located in Dallas, TX
Wood tops, in beautiful condition. Measures: These are over 5' long. Stunning.
Wire
In the Style of Panton Verner Capiz Shell Chandelier or Pendant, 1970s
By Verner Panton
Located in Praha, CZ
- 1970s - Some parts missing (not seen) - Quite good original condition.
Shell, Plastic
Verner Panton Attributed Mid-Century Multi-Tiered Capiz Chandelier
By Verner Panton
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning, cascading, extra large capiz shell chandelier with wooden canopy. In the style of Danish design icon Verner Panton but with an individual and distinct beauty that sets it i...
Shell, Wood
Verner Panton style Capiz shell chandelier
Located in North Miami, FL
Verner Panton style shell Chandelier.
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H 17.72 in Dm 27.96 in L 17.72 in
Pair of Extra Large Capiz Shell Chandeliers by Verner Panton for Luber AG. Swiss
By J. Luber Ag, Verner Panton
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
Beautiful set of two complete original extra large capiz shell chandeliers designed by Verner Panton for J.
Chrome
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H 17.72 in Dm 27.96 in
Pair of Extra Large Capiz Shell Chandeliers by Verner Panton for Luber AG. Swiss
By J. Luber Ag, Verner Panton
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
Beautiful set of two complete original extra large capiz shell chandeliers designed by Verner Panton for J.
Chrome
Fun 3DM Chandelier by Verner Panton, Denmark, circa 1960
By Verner Panton
Located in Culver City, CA
Elegant, cascading capiz shell chandelier.
Shell
Mid-Century Modern Large Long Wood & Capiz Shell Chandelier, 1960s
By Verner Panton
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
For your consideration is a long and luxurious, capiz shell chandelier, with a wooden top, circa the 1960s. In very good vintage condition. The dimensions are 16" Dia x 66" L.
Shell
Verner Panton's Fun 11DM suspension
By Verner Panton
Located in Brussels, BE
Originally designed in the 1960s, the iconic Fun 11DM Suspension Lamp by legendary Danish designer Verner Panton is a stunning example of Panton's ability to blend organic elements w...
Chrome
Large scale capiz shell ceiling fixture by Verner Panton
Located in New York, NY
Large scale capiz shell ceiling fixture by Verner Panton.
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Chrome
1960 Large Capiz Shell Lotus Ball Chandelier Pendant Light
By Rausch, Verner Panton
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Elegant large globular pendant light made in the 1960s. Handcrafted and assembled in a lotus flower pattern. Measures: diameter 19.7” (55 cm), height 31.5" in. (80 cm). Lighting: ...
Chrome
Mid-Century Multi-Tiered Capiz Chandelier
By Verner Panton
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage round multi-tiered chandelier with hanging capiz shells. In good original condition with wear consistent with it's age and use.
Metal
Petite Capiz Shell Lotus Ball Pendant Light Germany, 1960s
By Rausch, Verner Panton
Located in Aachen, NRW
Stunning Capiz shell Lotus ball chandelier pendant light Germany, 1960s It requires 1 x E27 standard bulbs with 100W max each. A light bulb is not included. It is possible to instal...
Shell
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H 59.06 in W 15.75 in D 15.75 in
Vintage Windcatcher Chandelier Made of Shells Verner Panton Style 60s
By Verner Panton
Located in Oirlo, LI
With this beautiful vintage shell storm catcher in the style of Verner Panton you imagine yourself in tropical atmospheres. This shell hanging wind catcher gives 'a kind of' holiday ...
Organic Material
Large Capiz Shell Chandelier in Rare Globe Form
Located in Essex, MA
Rare Capiz Shell Chandelier in Globe Form. Style of Verner Panton Who Designed for J.
Chrome
Verner Panton Three-Tier Hanging Light
Located in Los Angeles, CA
three-tiered capiz shell hanging fixture, current drop @ 34", appx. body length @ 25"
Shell
Verner Panton Three-Tier Hanging Light - Large
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Panton capiz shell three tier hanging fixture distiibuted by J. Luber of Switzerland
Shell
Italian Glass Disc Cluster Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
Large hanging lamp, in the style of Verner Panton's oft imitated shell chandeleirs. However, rather than the thin capiz shells, the designer has used thick textured white glass discs...
Steel
Large Verner Panton style Capiz Shell Chandelier
By Verner Panton
Located in London, GB
Spectacular three tier capiz shell chandelier, reminiscent of Panton’s 1964 ‘3DM’ design, is made circa 1965. The circular capiz shell discs are mounted on a wooden ceiling plate by ...
Shell, Wood, Nylon
Vintage Capiz Shell Chandelier after Verner Panton
By Verner Panton
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Spectacular three-tiered capiz shell fixture reminiscent of Panton's 1964 '3DM' design. Composed of nylon thread connecting the capiz shells to the top circular wood mount. Cord runs...
Shell, Nylon, Wood
Two Original Capiz Shell Chandeliers by Verner Panton
By Verner Panton
Located in Antwerp, BE
Verner Panton: Suspension, model Fun, designed in 1964, composed of three rings square stainless steel and capiz shells. The Fun is a great hanging lamp designed by Verner Panton in...
Metal
Vintage Capiz Shell Extra Large Chandelier by Verner Panton
By Verner Panton
Located in New York, NY
Vintage capiz shell extra large chandelier by Verner Panton.
Shell, Wood
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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