$1,072Sale Price|36% Off
Custom Stained Glass Hanging Ceiling Light Box
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Estate Fine Lighting Acquisitions Of A Vintage Hand Crafted Stained Glass Hanging Light Box Great for
Glass
$1,100Sale Price|26% Off
Midcentury Multicolored 3 Globe Hanging Ceiling Light Fixture
Located in Ferndale, MI
Fun fifties hanging fixture . Each globe, 9" tall x 9" diameter. Overall height from ceiling to
Glass, Wood
1950s Brass, Metal, and Opaline Glass Hanging Ceiling Light, Sweden
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A wonderful ceiling light or pendant from Sweden circa 1950s. Great form with slight curving
Metal
1970s German Peill & Putzler Opaline & Chrome Pendant Hanging Ceiling Light
By Peill & Putzler
Located in London, England
. The light also includes a matching black ceiling cup to conceal the wiring and mounting hardware
Metal, Chrome, Wire
Single Murano Matte Yellow Hanging Ceiling Pendant Light
By Seguso Vetri d'Arte
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Single Seguso handblown Italian Murano matte yellow glass pendant hanging ceiling light/ Includes
Brass
Midcentury 1950s Italian Brass and Glass Ceiling Light
Located in London, London
Hanging ceiling light Four lights either side of glass Brass fixtures Thick rectangular glass
Brass
$1,920Sale Price|40% Off
Hollywood Regency Jewel Prisms Filigree 5 Light Hanging Chandelier, Circa 1950
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Vintage Hollywood Regency Jeweled Filigree Brass Morrocan-inspired 5-light Hanging Ceiling Light
Brass
$950Sale Price|83% Off
Italian 1960s Space Age Pendant
Located in New York, NY
A wonderful six-light polished chrome Italian "Space-Age," Midcentury hanging ceiling light
Chrome
1970s German Glashütte Limburg Opaline Glass & Chrome Hanging Pendant Light
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in London, England
1970s German Glashütte Limburg opaline white glass pendant hanging ceiling light. The bell-shaped
Chrome
Congress Mfg. Co. Inc. Off White Enamel & Glass "Onion" Hanging Pendant, 1960's
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Congress Mtg. Co. Inc. nameled Off White metal hanging ceiling light. Featuring an abstract open
Brass
Mid-Century Vintage Ice Glass and Chrome Pendant Light Lamp by Kinkeldey Germany
By Kinkeldey
Located in Nuernberg, DE
ceiling light fixture made in Germany, in the 1970s. The light photographed is the exact light you will
Metal, Chrome
Mid-Century Vintage Iron Glass and Brass Pendant Light Lamp by Limburg, 1960s
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Nuernberg, DE
simply shaped small hanging ceiling light fixture made in Germany, in the 1960s. The light photographed
Brass
1960s Carlo Nason for Mazzega Brass and Murano Glass Hanging Light Chandelier
By Carlo Nason, Mazzega
Located in London, England
A stunning 1960s Italian Murano glass and brass hanging ceiling light designed by Carlo Nason for
Brass
Vintage Danish Modern Tiered Pendant Lamp in Brass by Lyskær Belysning, 1970s
By Lyskjaer Belysning
Located in Esbjerg, DK
- Tiered spacey hanging ceiling light - Designed and manufactured by Lyskær Belysning in Denmark
Aluminum
$1,820Sale Price / item|30% Off
One of a Pair 1960s White Iron & Glass Honeycomb Bell Pendant Lights by Limburg
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Beautifully minimal, geometric and simply shaped large hanging ceiling light fixtures by Glashütte
Metal
Limburg Mid-Century Vintage Glass and Brass Bell Pendant Light / Lamp, 1960s
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
and simply shaped small hanging ceiling light fixture made in Germany, circa 1965. The honeycombed
Brass
1 of 3 Mid-Century Vintage Ice Glass and Chrome Flush Mount by Kinkeldey Germany
By Kinkeldey
Located in Nuernberg, DE
ceiling light fixture made in Germany, in the 1970s. The light photographed is the exact light you will
Metal, Chrome
1970s German J. T. Kalmar Kalmar Franken Frosted Glass & Chrome Pendant Light
By Kalmar Lighting, J.T. Kalmar
Located in London, England
1970s, frosted-glass, pendant hanging ceiling light manufactured in Germany. Designed by J. T
Metal, Chrome
$2,240Sale Price / item|30% Off
1 of a Pair Limburg Vintage Black Iron Glass & Brass Bell Pendant Lights, c.1965
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
brass hanging ceiling light fixtures by Glashütte Limburg, Germany, circa 1965. The honeycombed clear
Brass
20th Century Italian Rare Chandelier by Luigi Brusotti, Circa 1940
By Luigi Brusotti
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
attributed to Luigi Brusotti, crafted circa 1940 in Milan, Italy. The elegant hanging ceiling light features
Crystal, Metal, Brass
1960s Italian Brass & Mottled Frosted Glass Gaetano Sciolari Pendant Lamp
By Sciolari Lighting, Gaetano Sciolari
Located in London, England
1960s Italian Murano glass and brass pendant lantern hanging ceiling light. Designed by Gaetano
Metal, Brass
1 of 3 Limburg Vintage Mid-Century Black Iron Rings Glass & Brass Pendant Lights
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
ceiling light fixture made in Germany, circa 1965. The textured bubble glass bulges slightly inwards of
Brass
$4,807Sale Price|30% Off
Kalmar Mid-Century Modern Crystal Glass & Gilt Brass Chandelier Austria, 1970s
By Kalmar Lighting, Kalmar Lighting, J.T. Kalmar
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
-karat gold plated brass hardware. This hanging ceiling light would be perfect for any midcentury or
Gold Plate, Brass
Lightolier Mid Century Hanging Bubbles Ceiling Light (A)
By Lightolier
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A flush mounted ceiling light with chrome , drop down blown glass balls and smoked glass shaded
Chrome
Spanish Rattan Pendant Light Ceiling Hanging Lamp, 1960s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Eyecatching handcrafted rattan / wicker pendant light with geometric decorations. Spain, 1960s
Rattan
Cranberry Opalescent Cased Glass Hanging Pendant Ceiling Light Fixture
Located in Clifton Forge, VA
What a wonderful pendant style glass light fixture which has a beautiful glow when lighted and
Metal
$1,989Sale Price|20% Off
Spanish Large Rope Ball Pendant Light Ceiling Hanging Lamp, 1960s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Light // Handcrafted Rope Sphere Suspension Lamp // Ceiling Hanging Lamp in Rope and Rattan
Jute, Rattan, Rope
60s 70s Lamp Light Ceiling Lamp Hanging Lamp Design Brass
Located in Neuenkirchen, NI
60s 70s XL lamp light ceiling lamp hanging lamp design brass 60s 70s Object: ceiling lamp
Metal, Brass
Italian Large Rope Ball Pendant Light Ceiling Hanging Lamp, 1960s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Eye-catching ball shaped rope pendant light with rhombus decorative details, Italy, 1960s This
Rope
Industrial Pendant Light, Lamp Cast Iron Glass Globe Ceiling Hanging
Located in Oakville, CT
Cast iron, steel and frosted white glass globe industrial hanging, ceiling pendant lamp, light. The
Steel, Iron
Industrial Pendant Light, Lamp Cast Iron Glass Globe Ceiling Hanging
Located in Oakville, CT
Cast iron, steel and frosted white glass globe industrial hanging, ceiling pendant lamp, light. The
Steel, Iron
Vintage Industrial Holophane Glass & Steel Ceiling Hanging Pendant Lamp, Light
Located in Oakville, CT
Industrial Vintage Mid-Century Modern Holophane Glass & Steel, Metal Hanging Pendant Ceiling light
Steel, Metal
Pair of 1970s Space Age Sompex Nylon and Perspex Pendant Lights by Paul Secon
By Sompex, Paul Secon
Located in London, England
Pair of 1970s German futuristic space age nylon perspex and polished chrome pendant hanging ceiling
Chrome
1970s German Peill & Putzler Conical Pulldown Opaque Glass Ceiling Hanging Light
By Peill & Putzler
Located in London, England
This striking pendant light, a vintage piece from the 1970s, was designed and manufactured in
Wire
Rare German Vintage Blown Glass Ceiling Hanging Pendant Light, 1960s
By Carlo Nason
Located in Berlin, DE
Wonderful hand blown white matte glass and chrome pendant. Germany, 1960s. Measures: Glass/glass D 12.5 in, H 9.5 in Lamp sockets: 1x E27 (US E26).
Chrome
70s Lamp Light Ceiling Lamp Hanging Lamp Chandelier Space Age Design
Located in Neuenkirchen, NI
70s lamp light ceiling lamp hanging lamp chandelier space age design Object: hanging lamp
Metal
70s Lamp Light Hanging Lamp Ceiling Lamp Space Age Design Plastic
Located in Neuenkirchen, NI
70s lamp light hanging lamp ceiling lamp Space Age design plastic 60s Object: hanging lamp
Metal
Vintage Industrial Pendant Cast Iron and Glass Ceiling, Hanging Light, Lamp
Located in Oakville, CT
"Bulbus" Industrial vintage hanging, ceiling cast iron, steel and glass pendant light lamp shown
Iron
Large Rattan Grid Bell Pendant Light / Hanging Ceiling Lamp, France, 1960s
Located in Barcelona, ES
be shortened and adjusted to the desired height. This hanging light would be a nice addition placed
Bamboo, Cane, Rattan
Large German Vintage Textured Glass, Brass Ceiling Hanging Pendant Light, 1960s
Located in Berlin, DE
Wonderful bubble textured clear(white) glass and brass pendant light. Germany, 1960s. Lamp
Brass
Rare Large German Vintage Blown Glass Ceiling Hanging Pendant Light, 1960s
By Carlo Nason, Paolo Venini
Located in Berlin, DE
Wonderful hand blown multi-color glass and black lacquered metal pendant. Germany, 1960s. Measures: Glass/body D 13.8 in, H 13.8 in Lamp sockets: 1x E27 (US E26).
Metal
60s 70s Lamp Light Hanging Lamp Glass Ceiling Lamp Space Age Design
Located in Neuenkirchen, NI
60s 70s lamp light hanging lamp glass ceiling lamp Space Age Design 60s Object: ceiling lamp
Metal
60s 70s Lamp Light Hanging Lamp Glass Ceiling Lamp Space Age Design
Located in Neuenkirchen, NI
60s 70s lamp light hanging lamp glass ceiling lamp Space Age Design 60s Object: ceiling lamp
Metal, Chrome
60s 70s Lamp Light Hanging Lamp Glass Ceiling Lamp Space Age Design
Located in Neuenkirchen, NI
60s 70s lamp light hanging lamp glass ceiling lamp Space Age Design 60s Object: ceiling lamp
Metal
60s 70s Lamp Light Glass Ceiling Lamp Hanging Lamp Space Age Design
Located in Neuenkirchen, NI
60s 70s lamp light glass ceiling lamp hanging lamp space age design Object: ceiling lamp
Chrome
70s Lamp Light Hanging Lamp Ceiling Lamp Metal Space Age Design VEB
By VEB
Located in Neuenkirchen, NI
70s lamp light hanging lamp ceiling lamp metal Space Age Design VEB 60s Object: hanging lamp
Metal
70s Lamp Light Hanging Lamp Ceiling Lamp Metal Space Age Design VEB
By VEB Leuchten
Located in Neuenkirchen, NI
70s lamp light hanging lamp ceiling lamp metal Space Age Design VEB 60s Object: hanging lamp
Metal
70s Hanging Lamp Ceiling Lamp Lamp Light Space Age Enamel Glass Hustadt
Located in Neuenkirchen, NI
70s Hanging lamp ceiling lamp lamp light space age enamel glass Hustadt. Object: lamp
Metal
60s 70s Lamp Light Ceiling Lamp Hanging Lamp Doria Space Age Design
By Doria Leuchten Germany
Located in Neuenkirchen, NI
60s 70s lamp light ceiling lamp hanging lamp Doria Glas Space Age Design Object: hanging lamp
Metal
XXL 60s 70s Ceiling Light Hanging Lamp Cascade Lamp Hillebrand Design 60s
By Hillebrand
Located in Neuenkirchen, NI
XXL 60s 70s ceiling light hanging lamp Cascade lamp Hillebrand Design 60s Object: XXL Cascade
Brass
60s 70s Ceiling Light Hanging Lamp Cascade Lamp Glass Space Age Design
Located in Neuenkirchen, NI
60s 70s ceiling light hanging lamp cascade lamp glass Space Age Design 70s Object: cascade lamp
Metal
70s Ceiling Light Hanging Lamp Cascade Lamp Glass Chrome Space Age Design
Located in Neuenkirchen, NI
70s ceiling light hanging lamp cascade lamp glass chrome space age design Object: cascade lamp
Metal, Chrome
70s Hanging Lamp Ceiling Lamp Lamp Light Space Age Glass Hustadt Lamps
Located in Neuenkirchen, NI
70s hanging lamp ceiling lamp lamp light space age glass Hustadt lamps Object: lamp
Metal, Chrome
60s 70s lamp light ceiling lamp hanging lamp sheet metal space age design
Located in Neuenkirchen, NI
60s 70s lamp light ceiling lamp hanging lamp sheet metal space age design Object: ceiling lamp
Metal
60s 70s Lamp Light Ceiling Lamp Hanging Lamp Doria Glas Space Age Design
By Doria Leuchten Germany
Located in Neuenkirchen, NI
60s 70s lamp light ceiling lamp hanging lamp Doria Glas Space Age Design Object: hanging lamp
Metal, Chrome
60s 70s Lamp Light Ceiling Lamp Hanging Lamp Doria Glas Space Age Design
By Doria Leuchten Germany
Located in Neuenkirchen, NI
60s 70s lamp light ceiling lamp hanging lamp Doria Glas Space Age Design Object: hanging lamp
Metal, Brass
60s 70s Lamp Light Ceiling Lamp Hanging Lamp Doria Glas Space Age Design
By Doria Leuchten Germany
Located in Neuenkirchen, NI
60s 70s lamp light ceiling lamp hanging lamp Doria Glas Space Age Design Object: hanging lamp
Metal, Chrome
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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