Oversized Capiz Shell Pendant Light, Brass Center Ring, Vintage 1960s
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
1918 Oversized capiz shell pendant with individual shell stitched together. Chipped shell on top of fixture. Brass center ring takes 3 40 watt candelabra based bulbs Supplied with ...
Shell
Vintage 1955 Handmade Midcentury Capiz Shell Flush Mount Light Fixture
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
Handmade capiz shell flushmount. Takes 75 watt Edison based bulb.
Shell
Set of Vintage Capiz Light Fixtures, Sold Individually
Located in New York, NY
A set of three circa 1940's French capiz fixtures. Sold individually. Measurements: Height: 5.75" Diameter: 9"
Resin
Vintage Capiz Geometric Pendant Light
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Vintage capiz shell pendant light having a geometric form and an ovoid shape with a copper frame work.
Copper
Vintage French Capiz Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1950's French capiz shell light fixture with 4 candelabra lights. Measurements: 15.25" Diameter 14.5" Drop
Resin
Vintage French Capiz Pendant Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1950s French pendant capiz light fixtures with three interior candelabra lights. Measurements: Diameter 14? Drop 10?.
Brass
Brass Frame Capiz Shell Saucer Hanging Pendant Swag Lamp with Long Chain
By George Nelson
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Vintage saucer shaped capiz shell pendant light. The dramatic pendant light fixture mounts to the ceiling and hangs on a 15' long chain with cord.
Metal, Brass
Vintage Capiz Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
1940s French pendant capiz light fixture with three interior candelabra lights. Measurements: Diameter 13.5" Height of body 7" Present drop 14".
Brass
Vintage Capiz Shell Pendant Light with Beautiful Golden Shimme
Located in Hannover, DE
Vintage Capiz Shell Pendant Light with Beautiful Golden Shimmer This exceptional vintage pendant light, handcrafted from delicate Capiz shells, captivates with its warm illumination...
Brass
Octagonal Capiz Shell Pendant
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
#1-1649a. Capiz shell-brass vintage pendant light.
Verner Panton Capiz Shell Chandelier
By Verner Panton
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage capiz shell pendant light attributed to Verner Panton circa 1960s.This pendant has a wooden mount piece and one tier of hanging capiz shell discs.
Shell, Wood
1920's Large Leaded Opaline Glass Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1920's large leaded glass light fixture with 8-10 interior lights.
Opaline Glass
1920s White Opaline Art Deco Flush Mount Light Fixture, Metal Holder
Located in Amsterdam, NL
1920s White opaline Art Deco Flush Mount Metal glass holder with white porcelain bulb holder Diameter glass holder 14 cm / 5.5 inches Weight: 1.20 kg / 2.6 lb Priced per individua...
Brass, Iron
$1,631Sale Price|20% Off
H 25.6 in W 3.94 in D 3.94 in
Vintage 1930s Art Deco Ceiling Lamp in Opaline Glass & Brass
Located in Turku, Varsinais-Suomi
Add a touch of elegance to your home with the Beautiful Art Deco glass ceiling lamp from Nordisten. The frosted glass looks like pearl, creating a soft, glowing ambiance that transfo...
Brass
$3,360
H 7.88 in Dm 13.78 in
Vintage Midcentury Ceiling Lamp, Brass and Opaline Glass, Brazilian Design, 1960
Located in New York, NY
Original Condition.
Brass
Capiz Shell Flush Mount Light Fixture Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
Unusual capiz shell flush mount light fixture, chandelier, in excellent, clean condition, working ready to install condition. The fixture features repeating geometric capiz shell e...
Shell
Finnish Mid-Century Flush Mount Ceiling Light with Brass Detail, 1960s
Located in Kangasala, FI
Elegant Finnish flush mount ceiling light dating from the 1960s, featuring a beautifully sculptural shade with a delicate radiating texture and a central brass detail. The shade cre...
Brass
Elegant beautiful round Mid-Century Modern Capiz ceiling or wall lamp
Located in München, DE
An elegant, stunningly beautiful round ceiling or wall lamp made of Capiz. The shade is crafted by hand from Capiz shells—dating back to the 1970s. Capiz shells come from the *Placun...
Shell
Capiz Ceiling Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1960's French semi-flush mounted capiz shell ceiling fixture with four interior candelabra lights. Measurements: Diameter: 16" Drop: 12"
Shell
Art Deco Flush Mount Ceiling Lamp Large White Metal, France 1940
Located in Vienna, AT
Large 23" flush mount from enameled aluminum, France circa 1935-1940 Elegant spun aluminum light with 2 bulbs and passive soft lighting. It's in very good original condition, newl...
Aluminum, Metal
German Designer, Pendant Light, Brass, Glass, Germany, 1920s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and alabaster-colored glass pendant light likely designed and produced in Germany, c. 1920s. Dramatic patina on brass. Wear consistent with age and use. Overall Dimensions...
Brass
French Art Deco Clear Ribbed Glass Ceiling Lamp
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Art deco ceiling lamp. Clear glass. Diameter foot 125 mm / 4.92” 1x E14 Weight: 0.80 kg / 1.8 lb E14 bulb holder. Priced per individual item. All lamps have been made suitable by...
Nickel
$1,350
H 3.5 in Dm 24.5 in
Paavo Tynell Style Flush Mount Light Fixture Chandelier Mid Century Modern Lamp
By Paavo Tynell
Located in Atlanta, GA
Elegant Mid Century Modern Chandelier or Flush Mount Light Fixture, in the style of Paavo Tynell, probably American, circa 1950s. It has been rewired and is ready to mount.
Brass
Murano Flush Mount Ceiling Light, Italy circa 1960s
Located in Long Island City, NY
Murano glass flush mount ceiling light. Designed and made in Italy in 1960s. Glass, metal. Takes three candelabra bulbs. Rewired for US. FREE US rewiring upon request. FREE US Conti...
Metal
$4,600
H 27.625 in W 28.875 in D 28.875 in
Swedish Designer, Pendant Light, Brass, Glass, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and etched glass pendant light designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1950s. In good vintage condition, with visible wear consistent with age and use. Scuffs and abrasions thro...
Brass
1950's Brass & Glass Pendant Attributed to Pietro Chiesa
By Pietro Chiesa
Located in Schoorl, NL
With a nod to the style of Pietro Chiesa, this mid-century brass and glass pendant lighting is a great way to illuminate your space with style. The patterned glass plate sits atop th...
Brass
Italian brass and opaline glass pendant lamp, 1950s.
Located in Piacenza, Italy
Italian brass and opaline glass pendant lamp, 1950s. Elegant Italian pendant lamp from the 1950s, distinguished by its refined combination of brass, and opaline glass. The broad circ...
Glass, Opaline Glass
$3,978
H 5.91 in Dm 23.63 in
1 of 5 Large Murano Ice Glass Chrome Flushmount by Kaiser, Germany, 1960s
By Kaiser Leuchten
Located in Aachen, NRW
Fantastic star shape chandelier by Kaiser, Germany, manufactured, circa 1960-1969. Curved Murano glasses suspended from a fixture and signed by the German maker Kaiser Leuchten. Soc...
Murano Glass
$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 Quattrifolio, Sergio Mazza
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
Capiz Shell Table Lamp, Model Cornelia
By Dusty Deco
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Cornelia Table Lamp is a lamp that is made from capiz shells which gives the material an irregular structure. This makes each lamp unique, something that adds to its character and pe...
Brass
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
Pair of French Wrought Iron Martini Tables
Located in London, GB
Wrought iron martini tables, hand made in England inspired by an original 1940s French design. Finished with a natural bronze patina as standard. Can also be supplied in black or gi...
Iron
$2,800 / set
H 17.5 in W 10.5 in D 6.5 in
Pair of Art Deco Style Murano Smoked Glass Wall Sconces, Italy Contemporary
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of Art Deco style Murano smoked glass wall lights, contemporary Smoked / fume color and horizontal striation texture Black opaline finial and brass accents Art Deco inspired de...
Brass
$1,358 / 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
$280Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 4.14 in W 2.56 in D 4.14 in
Set of 6 Handmade Unique Goto Murano Drinking Glasses
By Roberto Beltrami
Located in Murano, VE
The Murano Glass Goto collection brings a piece of authentic Italian art to your dining table. Hand-blown with artistic expertise, these glasses are inspired by the traditional Venet...
Murano Glass
$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
Fab Vntage Pair of Sea Shell Urchins Lamp Finials
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Lamp finials nature’s beauty sea shell pink urchins on brass bases.
Shell
$3,241
H 20.08 in W 50.4 in D 30.71 in
Wrought iron coffee table in the style of Lothar Klute Coffee table in the style
By Lothar Klute
Located in Saarbrücken, SL
Coffee table in artfully forged iron with a bronze patina. Glass top specially cast and machined for this table.
Wrought Iron
$1,250
H 13.25 in W 11 in D 1.25 in
French 1900s Hand Carved Tramp Art Mirror with Raised Diamond Motifs
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French rectangular Tramp Art hand carved wooden mirror from the early 20th century, with raised diamond motifs and X patterns. Created in France during the Turn of the Century whic...
Mirror, Wood
$320 / item
H 2.75 in W 6.29 in D 2.36 in
Ardium Mini Shell Mid Century Style Brass Casting Wall Sconce
Located in İstiklal, TR
ARDIUM Mini Brass Wall Sconce, a timeless lighting fixture designed to add elegance and sophistication to any space. Crafted from heavy brass, this sconce features a G9 socket that i...
Brass
Fabric Pende Woka Chandelier
By Woka Lamps
Located in Vienna, AT
Handsewn fabric shade, dessin by Josef Frank for Svenskt Tenn, hanging on a fabric-covered wire, brass-parts in the requested finish. Total drop custom made 2 x Edison screw sockets ...
Brass
$4,250 / set
H 15.75 in W 5 in D 3 in
Brass and Murano Glass Sconces, Mid-Century Modern Style, Italy, New Design
Located in Austin, TX
Petite sconces from Murano, Italy made with smoked glass stamped into a lovely curved shape with texture. The brass structure has been newly wired to fit US standards. This pair is...
Brass
$3,990 / item
H 15.75 in W 74.81 in D 29.14 in
Mustard Velvet Daybed with V-Shaped Beechwood Base, Model V
By Dusty Deco
Located in Los Angeles, CA
DD V daybed is an exclusive daybed made by hand in Bosnia and Herzegovina by skilled craftsmen with long experience in wood and upholstery. Both frame and the characteristic V-shaped...
Fabric, Beech, Velvet
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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