Floor Sample Petite Friture Medium Vertigo Nova Pendant Light
By Constance Guisset
Located in Boston, MA
Designed By Constance Guisset Petite Friture and Constance Guisset, an inseparable duo with lofty ambitions, have started a new chapter of the Vertigo story with Vertigo Nova: a h...
Glass
PETITE FRITURE Vertigo, Large Pendant light, Yellow, Designer Constance Guisset
By Constance Guisset
Located in New York, NY
Edited by Petite Friture in 2010, the vertigo pendant light is now an icon of contemporary design.
Steel
PETITE FRITURE Vertigo, Medium Pendant Light, Yellow, Designer Constance Guisset
By Constance Guisset
Located in New York, NY
Edited by Petite Friture in 2010, the vertigo pendant light is now an icon of contemporary design.
Steel
PETITE FRITURE Vertigo, Large Pendant Light, Beetle, Designer Constance Guisset
By Constance Guisset
Located in New York, NY
The Vertigo pendant light is an icon of Petite Friture.
Steel
PETITE FRITURE Vertigo, Medium Pendant Light, Black, Designer Constance Guisset
By Constance Guisset
Located in New York, NY
The Vertigo pendant light is an icon of Petite Friture.
Steel
PETITE FRITURE Vertigo, Large Pendant Light, Black, Designer Constance Guisset
By Constance Guisset
Located in New York, NY
The Vertigo pendant light is an icon of Petite Friture.
Steel
PETITE FRITURE Vertigo, Small Pendant Light, Black, Designer Constance Guisset
By Constance Guisset
Located in New York, NY
10 years after the iconic Vertigo suspension light was launched, it now comes in a new size (110cm) and is available in just two colours: black and white Intended for smaller spaces...
Steel
$1,990 / item
Grande Vertigo Ceiling Light by Constance Guisset
By Constance Guisset
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vertigo ceiling light designed in France by Constance Guisset. The Vertigo has an ultralight fiberglass structure, stretched with polyurethane ribbons. Available in two sizes 55" and...
Steel
$1,990 / item
Grande Vertigo Ceiling Light by Constance Guisset
By Constance Guisset
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Ceiling light made of structured lightweight fiberglass and polyurethane ribbons. Lead time 6-8 weeks when not in stock. Also available in white, teal and copper. Comes in 55 inch an...
Fiberglass
$1,750 / item
Petite Vertigo Ceiling Light by Constance Guisset
By Constance Guisset
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Ceiling light made of structured lightweight fiberglass and polyurethane ribbons. Lead time 6-8 weeks when not in stock. Also available in black, teal and copper. 55 in diameter". Wi...
Fiberglass
$1,750 / item
Petite Vertigo Ceiling Light by Constance Guisset
By Constance Guisset
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Ceiling light made of structured lightweight fiberglass and polyurethane ribbons. Lead time 6-8 weeks when not in stock. Also available in white, teal and copper. 55 inches in diamet...
Fiberglass
Sold
H 4.7 in Dm 43.3 in
Petite Friture Small Vertigo Pendant Light in Black by Constance Guisset, 2010
By Constance Guisset
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Petite Friture Small Vertigo Pendant Light in Black by Constance Guisset, 2010 Edited by Petite Friture in 2010, the Vertigo pendant light is now an icon of contemporary design.
Fiberglass
Sold
H 4.73 in Dm 43.31 in
PETITE FRITURE Vertigo, Small Pendant Light, Yellow , Designer Constance Guisset
By Constance Guisset
Located in New York, NY
Edited by Petite Friture in 2010, the vertigo pendant light is now an icon of contemporary design.
Steel
Pendant by Mathieu Matégot
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in Long Island City, NY
A pendant designed my Mathieu Matégot, France, circa 1950s. Opal glass shade with clear textured glass diffuser and lacquered aluminum. Original paint. Marked on glass: Made in Fra...
$7,334
H 8.27 in Dm 19.69 in
Mid-Century Modern German UFO Cocoon Pendant Lamp Friedel Wauer Goldkant 1960s
By Goldkant Leuchten, Friedel Wauer
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century Modern UFO Discus Cocoon Pendant Lamp, based on a design by Friedel Wauer from the 1960s. A minimalist design. The lamp has a simple discus shape. The Cocoon material pr...
Metal
Slamp La Belle Etoile Pendant Large by Adriano Rachele
By Adriano Rachele
Located in Pomezia, Rome
Elegant and sensual movement are part of La Belle Étoile’s visual grammar; the suspension is inspired by the graceful twirling of a ballerina. The lightweight yet unbreakable lamp is...
Other
Grande Vertigo Pendant by Constance Guisset
By Constance Guisset
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Ceiling light made of structured lightweight fiberglass and polyurethane ribbons. Lead time 6-8 weeks when not in stock. Also available in black, teal and white. 78" in diameter...
Fiberglass, Polyurethane
From $590 / item
+ 2 moreH 137.8 in Dm 21.66 in
Martinelli Luce Bubbles 2033 Large Pendant Light by Emiliana Martinelli
By Martinelli Luce, Emiliana Martinelli
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Hanging lamp diffused light. Transparent methacrylate diffuser in yellow or orange color and white opal. Chromed metal support. For Led bulb. Available in a smaller size (Diameter: 4...
Metal
Opinion Ciatti LAlampada Medium Pendant Lamp
By Opinion Ciatti
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The suspended lamp designed by Lapo Ciatti, LAlampada, combines tradition and modernity. A lamp that, as the name suggests, does not need any great presentations thanks to its recogn...
Metal
Opinion Ciatti LAlampada XS Pendant Lamp
By Opinion Ciatti
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The suspended lamp designed by Lapo Ciatti, LAlampada, combines tradition and modernity. A lamp that, as the name suggests, does not need any great presentations thanks to its recogn...
Metal
$754 / item
H 15.36 in Dm 26.78 in
Contemporary Art Deco Inspired Up I Yellow Powder Coated Pendant Lamp
By Mambo Unlimited Ideas
Located in Lisbon, PT
Blending repetitive linear patterns with shapely silhouettes, Up Pendant Lamp helps to infuse any interior with a touch of industrial style. Made to Order. Utu Lamps is part of the ...
Metal
Bright Barocco Pendant Lamp by Nordic Tales
Located in Geneve, CH
Bright Barocco Pendant Lamp by Nordic Tales Designed by Jonas Hoejgaard Dimensions: Ø 20 x H 20 cm. Materials: Glass and brass. Finish: Crema textile cord. All our lamps can be wire...
Brass
Contemporary Pendant Lamp 'Voyage' by Bymars x AGO
By AGO Lighting, Bymars
Located in Paris, IDF
Voyage Pendant lamp by Bymars x AGO Lighting Silver Materials: Aluminum, Cotton fabric, PMMA Light Source: Integrated LED (SMD), DC Watt. 24 W Color temp. 2700 / 3000K Cabl...
Aluminum
Clochette Pendant Lamp by Cécile Philibert
Located in Geneve, CH
Clochette Pendant Lamp by Cécile Philibert Material: Rattan, silk paper, beech wood. Dimensions: D 70 x W 70 x H 55 cm All our lamps can be wired according to each country. If sold ...
Rattan, Paper, Beech
$1,173
H 6.3 in Dm 14.57 in
Italian Postmodern Aggregato Pendant Lamp by Enzo Mari & Giancarlo Fassina 1970s
By Artemide
Located in Hamburg, DE
Train pendant lamp from the aggregato series from the italian manufacturer artemide according to a design by enzo mari and giancarlo fassina from the 1970s. the complex train pendul...
Metal
Yellow Metal Shade Counterweight Pendant Lamp by Stilux, 1960s, Italy
By Stilux
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Yellow metal shade counterweight pendant lamp by Stilux, 1970s, ItalyWear Consistent with age and use. Please see the pictures for the condition of the lamp. This lamp works ...
Brass, Metal
$2,031
H 40.56 in Dm 4.93 in
Alessandro Pianon colored glass pendant lamp, produced by Vistosi in the 1960s.
By Alessandro Pianon
Located in Vigevano, PV
Alessandro Pianon yellow glass pendant lamp, produced by Vistosi in the 1960s.
Brass
Contemporary Silver Pendant Lamp 'Iris 90', B/B
By AND Light
Located in Paris, IDF
Contemporary pendant lamp 'Iris' Electrical : Voltage: 120 V – 277 V Lamp: Integral 34 W 35 V DC LED The model shown in picture: - Diameter: 90 cm Height. 30 cm - Finish: Silver...
Acrylic
Jo Hammerborg Yellow Sektor Pendant Lamp for Fog & Mørup, 1970s
By Jo Hammerborg
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A rare cylindrical yellow pendant light called 'Sektor'. Designed by Jo Hammerborg in 1975 and manufactured in Denmark by Fog & Mørup during the mid-late 1970s. It features reflectiv...
Steel
$8,349 / item
H 39.38 in Dm 45.01 in
Contemporary Textured Brass Chandelier, Tryst Three by Paul Matter
By Paul Matter
Located in Warsaw, PL
Contemporary Textured Brass Chandelier, Tryst Three by Paul Matter Tryst chandelier explores the relationship between interlocked forms in perfect union and balance. A study of form...
Brass
Felt "Apaya Ponyo" Floor Lamp by Aqua Creations
By Aqua Creations
Located in linden, NJ
Exemplifying Aqua Creations' warm and organic style, the statuesque Apaya floor lamp rises to a height of 180 cm/ 70.9” and is made from hand-crafted Merino and Mohair wools. All pie...
Felt
$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
Rosso Glass Wall Mirror
By Specchi Veneziani
Located in Milan, IT
Crafted in the finest Murano tradition, this exquisite Venetian mirror is a true work of art. Assembled with crystal and gold elements, and adorned with red glass flowers, each piece...
Glass
$4,360 / item
H 7.88 in Dm 25.6 in
Bonnie Contemporary LED Pendant @ 65cm/26". Solid Brass, Handmade in Sweden
By Ovature Studios
Located in Torslanda, SE
The Bonnie range is designed around the stylized form of a Saffron flower, known around the world for its valuable beauty, fragrance and essence. Each organic flower-like form is st...
Brass, Bronze, Nickel
$5,450 / item
H 15.75 in Dm 35.44 in
Bonnie Large LED Handmade Sculptural Pendant in Solid Brass, 90cm/35".
By Ovature Studios
Located in Torslanda, SE
The Bonnie range is designed around the stylized form of a Saffron flower, known around the world for its valuable beauty, fragrance and essence. Each part is handmade, wether it ...
Brass
$6,116Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 30.71 in W 98.43 in D 37.41 in
"Pietra" Curved Couch Upholstered in Bouclé Fabric 2.5
By Studio Marta Manente
Located in Centro, RS
From Italian: Stone The designer Marta Manente is of Italian descent, her great-grandparents migrated from Italy over 100 years ago and lived in the region of Bento Gonçalves – Brazi...
Bouclé
$2,670
H 5.91 in Dm 14.97 in
Bonnie Contemporary LED Small Pendant, Solid Brass, Handmade sculptural light
By Ovature Studios
Located in Torslanda, SE
The Bonnie range is designed around the stylized form of a Saffron flower, known around the world for its valuable beauty, fragrance and essence. Each organic flower-like form is ...
Nickel, Bronze, Brass
$4,682 / set
H 54 in W 71 in D 32 in
Trapezi 3 Sculptural Chandelier by Silvio Mondino Studio, Brushed Brass & Glass
By Silvio Mondino Studio
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Trapezi is a Sculptural Italian Chandelier designed by Silvio Mondino Studio, inspired by the suspended movement of a circus trapeze artist. Its elements appear to float freely in sp...
Brass
$809Sale Price|20% Off
H 35.44 in W 9.06 in D 9.06 in
Antique Style Brass & Glass Crystal Cut Hanging Pendent Lantern Ceiling Light
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely vintage style Brass & Cut Glass Hanging Pendant ceiling light This piece is fully of charm and character and looks amazing Conditio...
Brass
Contemporary Black Pendant Lamp 'Iris 90', B/B
By AND Light
Located in Paris, IDF
Contemporary pendant lamp 'Iris' Electrical : Voltage: 120 V – 277 V Lamp: Integral 34 W 35 V DC LED The model shown in picture: - Diameter: 90 cm Height. 30 cm - Finish: Black ...
Acrylic
Medium Murano Candy Pendant Petrol Green Swirl D: 30 cm
Located in København, DK
Note: some photos show large size (Ø40) Medium Murano candy pendant lamp in the nuance of petrol green. The lamps come with adjustable suspension with E27 socket. All our lamps are ...
Murano Glass
Contemporary Art Deco Mint, Lipstick Carousel 3 Arms Pendant
By Mambo Unlimited Ideas
Located in Lisbon, PT
Carousel suspension lamp has a delicate balance of form and function that produces a quiet, modern light ambiance for all to savour, with its Contemporary Art Deco lines. The struct...
Metal
Boomerang Desk by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno Milano, 1950s Italy
By Osvaldo Borsani, Tecno
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Architectural black boomerang executive desk by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno Milano. Finished with leather desktop inclusion. Floating pedestal on right side and longer return on the le...
Aluminum
$11,020 / item
H 27.96 in W 71.26 in D 15.75 in
Retro Style Buffet Credenza, Barcode in Rainbow Colored Glass
By Orfeo Quagliata
Located in Naucalpan, Edo de Mex
The Buff-Heyyy is a retro style credenza designed by Orfeo Quagliata in collaboration with Taracea Furniture. An object of fused glass created with the exclusive barcode technique. T...
Glass, Wood
$7,559 / set
H 47 in W 69 in D 46 in
Trapezi 5 Sculptural Chandelier by Silvio Mondino Studio, Brushed Brass & Glass
By Silvio Mondino Studio
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Trapezi is a Sculptural Italian Chandelier designed by Silvio Mondino Studio, inspired by the suspended movement of a circus trapeze artist. Its elements appear to float freely in sp...
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.
