60s 70s Lamp Light Ceiling Lamp Hanging Lamp Temde Glass Space Age Design
By Temde Leuchten
Located in Neuenkirchen, NI
60s 70s Lamp light ceiling lamp hanging lamp Temde glass space age design. Object: ceiling lamp
Metal
70s Lamp Light Hanging Lamp Ceiling Lamp Metal Space Age Design VEB 60s
By VEB
Located in Neuenkirchen, NI
70s lamp light hanging lamp ceiling lamp metal Space Age Design VEB 60s Object: hanging lamp
Metal
60s 70s Lamp Light Ceiling Lamp Hanging Lamp Hillebrand Glass Space Age Design
By Hillebrand
Located in Neuenkirchen, NI
60s 70s lamp light ceiling lamp hanging lamp Hillebrand glass space age design Object: hanging
Metal, Chrome
60s 70s Lamp Light Ceiling Lamp Hanging Lamp Hillebrand Glass Space Age Design
By Hillebrand
Located in Neuenkirchen, NI
60s 70s lamp light ceiling lamp hanging lamp Hillebrand glass space age design Object: hanging
Metal, Chrome
Spanish Rattan Pendant Hanging Light / Lantern
Located in Barcelona, ES
A cool handcrafted rattan ceiling pendant or hanging light with chinoiserie accents, Spain, 1960s
Wicker, Rattan
Large Rattan Pendant Hanging Light / Lantern, 1960s
Located in Barcelona, ES
A cool handcrafted rattan large ceiling pendant hanging light with chinoiserie accents, Spain
Wicker, Rattan, Paper
Bohemian Macrame Fiber Pendant Ceiling Hanging Lamp with Fringe
Located in Barcelona, ES
Spanish Hand Knotted Macramé Cord Pendant Light-Ceiling Hanging Lamp Lovely vintage original
Cotton, Cord, Wood
Monumental Mid-Century English Plafonnier Ceiling Light
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Monumental late 20th Century English hanging plafonnier ceiling light. The large circular opaque
Brass
Classic Solid Copper & Brass Hanging Pendant / Lantern Light
Located in Delray Beach, FL
outdoor wall-mounted sconce, this piece has been converted into a stunning ceiling hanging lantern or
Brass, Copper
Classic Solid Copper & Brass Hanging Pendant / Lantern Light
Located in Delray Beach, FL
outdoor wall-mounted sconce, this piece has been converted into a stunning ceiling hanging lantern or
Brass, Copper
$2,010Sale Price|20% Off
Louis Sognot Rattan Pendant Hanging Light / Lantern, 1950s
By Louis Sognot
Located in Barcelona, ES
Eye-catching Louis Sognot attributed rattan ceiling pendant hanging light, France, 1950s This
Wicker, Paper, Rattan, Cane
Hollywood Regency Hanging Pendant Light with Purple Etched Glass
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Circa 1950 Mid-Century Era Hollywood Regency hanging pendant light ceiling fixture with purple
Glass
French Modernist Rattan Pendant Lantern / Hanging Light with Chinoiserie Accents
Located in Barcelona, ES
oriental inspired pagoda shaped pendant or hanging light. This handcrafted ceiling lamp features a pagoda
Bamboo, Cane, Rattan
1970s German Peill & Putzler Gold Tinted Striped Satin Glass Hanging Light
By Peill & Putzler
Located in London, England
1970s German Peill & Putzler gold tinted striped satin glass hanging ceiling pendant light
Metal, Chrome
$1,794Sale Price|20% Off
Spanish Rattan Bell Pendant Hanging Light / Lantern in Black Patina
Located in Barcelona, ES
, Spain, 1960s This cool handcrafted rattan ceiling lamp / pendant hanging light has geometric decorative
Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan
1970s German Kaiser Style Square Ribbed Clear Glass & Chrome Ceiling Light
By Kaiser Leuchten
Located in London, England
A very well made, minimalist and sleek 1970s German square glass and brushed chrome ceiling hanging
Metal, Chrome
Florian Schulz SELA 55 New Modernist Brass Ceiling Flush Mount Light
By Florian Schulz
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
mount ceiling light or lamp model 'Sela 55' designed by Florian Schulz circa early 1970s. Featuring a
Metal, Brass
Florian Schulz SELA 55 Vintage Modernist Brass Ceiling Flush Mount Light 1970s
By Florian Schulz
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Elegant Mid-Century Modern vintage German made large polished brass hanging flush mount ceiling
Metal, Brass
Hans Agne Jakobssen for AB Markaryd New Old Stock Hanging Pendant Light, 1960s
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson, AB Markaryd
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Rare 'New Old Stock' Scandinavian Modern hanging pendant ceiling light / lamp designed by Hans-Agne
Metal, Aluminum, Brass
Florian Schulz SELA 55 New Mid-Century Modernist Brass Ceiling Flush Mount Light
By Florian Schulz
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
mount ceiling light or lamp model 'Sela 55' designed by Florian Schulz circa early 1970s. Featuring a
Metal, Brass
Mid-Century Stilux Plexiglass Pendant Ceiling Lamp, 1960s, Milan, Italy
By Stilux
Located in Saarbruecken, DE
Stilux modern hanging dish pendant ceiling light fixture made in Milan, Italy, circa 1960s. Two
Lucite, Plexiglass
Exceptional Mid-Century Modern Ceiling Fixture or Pendant Lamp Sweden 1950s
By Bertil Brisborg
Located in Munich, DE
or hanging light. In the style of Bertil Brisborg. Designed & manufactured in Sweden, 1950s
Aluminum, Brass
Mid-Century Modern Snowflake Pendant Light by Orrefors, 1955
By Kosta Boda, Orrefors
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A vintage Mid-Century Modern Swedish hanging snowflake pendant, ceiling light made of hand blown
Metal, Chrome
Kalmar Mid-Century Modern Ice Crystal Glass Pendant Light Chandelier 1970s
By Kalmar Lighting, Kalmar Lighting, J.T. Kalmar
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
One single vintage midcentury modern Austrian made textured clear ice glass hanging ceiling pendant
Nickel
Barovier & Toso Murano Glass Pendant Light, Gold Bubbles, Italy, 1950s
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Smaller scale single 1950's Murano Italian hand blown ribbed glass hanging ceiling pendant light
Brass
$975Sale Price|53% Off
Vintage Midcentury Glass, Teak Wood and Sisal Rope Pendant Light
By Temde Leuchten
Located in Amityville, NY
Vintage midcentury glass, teak wood and rush pendant light 1960s Mid-Century Modern pendant ceiling
Rope, Glass, Teak
$2,240Sale Price|20% Off
Mid Century Modern Multi-Light Frosted Glass Pendant Chandelier by Lightolier
By Lightolier
Located in San Jose, CA
Vintage hanging ceiling mount pendant light chandelier circa 1960's labeled Lightolier. This unique
Metal, Brass
Limburg 1960s Mid-Century Modern Black Iron & Glass Honeycomb Bell Pendant Light
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
hanging ceiling pendant light fixture. with full brass hardware by Glashütte Limburg, Germany, circa 1965
Brass
$663Sale Price|30% Off
1970s Space Age German Piell & Pützler Striped "Zebra" Glass & Chrome Pendant
By Peill & Putzler
Located in London, England
An unusual space age 1970s German Peill & Pützler bell-shaped hanging ceiling glass pendant
Chrome
$3,250Sale Price|50% Off
Orrefors Carl Fagerlund 1960s Crystal Flush Chandelier Pendant
By Orrefors, Carl Fagerlund
Located in New York, NY
A wonderful original 1960s Swedish crystal hanging pendant or flush ceiling light designed by Carl
Crystal, Brass
20th Century Vintage Italian Mid-Century Murano Glass Pendant by Paolo Venini
By Paolo Venini
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
designed by Paolo Venini, in good condition. Each glass piece, element of the ceiling light is hanging from
Metal
$4,018Sale Price|20% Off
Gilt Wrought Iron Chandelier with Amber Glass Globes, Spanish Revival, 1940s
Located in Barcelona, ES
-light pendant or ceiling hanging light with amber globe lampshades This eye-catching chandelier features
Gold Leaf, Wrought Iron, Iron
Vintage Danish Modern Lamp by Jeka
By Jeka
Located in Gardiner, NY
Authentic vintage mid century Danish / Scandinavian Modern hanging lamp / ceiling lamp / pendant
Metal
Spanish Gothic Style Chandelier with Amber Glass Shades, Gilt Wrought Iron
Located in Barcelona, ES
pendant or ceiling hanging light with amber lampshades, Spain, 1930s-1940s. This eye-catching chandelier
Wrought Iron, Gold Leaf, Iron
Limburg 1 of 2 1960s Midcentury White Iron & Glass Honeycomb Bell Pendant Lights
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
One of a pair of beautifully minimal, geometric and simply shaped large hanging ceiling pendant
Metal
Moroccan Moorish Lantern with Filigree Designs and Milky Glass Pendant
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
as a wall sconces or hanging from the ceiling. Moroccan light fixture rewired with one light, ready
Metal
Limburg Midcentury Clear 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
Unavailable|$9,600
Franz West Hanging Ceiling Light
By Franz West
Located in New York, NY
Iron chain has been welded together to appear as if it is defying gravity. Two bare bulbs complete this unusual piece.
Unavailable|$2,700
Guzzini Hanging Light
Located in London, GB
Perspex hanging ceiling light by Guzzini. Label on side.
Lucite
Unavailable|$3,500
12 Arm Chandelier
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
, ceiling light, hollywood regency)
Unavailable|$3,500
Midcentury Design Ceiling Lamp Hanging Light from Tapio Wirkkala
By Tapio Wirkkala, Idman
Located in Vienna, AT
during the 1950s. The light features a wood ceiling mount, a black lacquered metal frame, and three
Glass
Danish Modern Teak Ceiling Light with Three Hanging Straw Cones, 1960s
Located in Chesham, GB
A Danish ceiling light featuring a teak triangle support and three straw cones shaped hanging
Straw, Teak
Mid Century Modern Large Italian Glass / Brass Pendant Lamp Light
By Stilnovo
Located in Miami, FL
Italian Glass and Brass with long chord for hanging and brass ceiling cap light fixture in the
Brass
Artemide Hanging Ceiling Light
By Artemide
Located in New York, NY
Sergio Mazza for Artemide Large hanging ceiling light Enameled and nickeled metal, ribbed cast
Metal
1970s German Doria Leuchten Cascading Chrome Hanging Ceiling Light
By Doria Leuchten Germany
Located in London, England
1970s German Doria Leuchten, cascading, hanging, ceiling light with 8 chrome tubes suspended from
Metal, Aluminum, Chrome, Wire
1970s German Plange Leuchten 7 Chrome Globe Cascading Hanging Ceiling Light
By Ernest Plange, Plange Leuchten
Located in London, England
1970s German hanging ceiling light with seven cascading chrome ball-globes suspended from a black
Metal, Chrome
1970s Mid Century Space Age 7 Chrome Ball Cascading Globe Hanging Ceiling Light
Located in London, England
1970s, German, space-age, hanging ceiling light with seven cascading chrome globes each suspended
Metal, Chrome
A Crystalized Resin Petal form Hanging Ceiling Light
Located in NYC, NY
A unique petal form hanging light /Chandelier constructed from a resin encrusted with crystal like
Metal
1970s German Peill & Putzler Opaline White Hanging Ceiling Light
By Peill & Putzler
Located in London, England
1970s German Peill & Putzler opaline hanging light. The globe specifically when lit has vibrant
Metal
1970s White Plexiglass UFO Space Age Harvey Guzzini Hanging Ceiling Light
By Harvey Guzzini
Located in London, England
1970s white plexiglass with chrome detailing UFO shaped hanging pendant light which was designed by
Metal, Chrome
1970s Italian Murano Glass Orange Pendant Hanging Ceiling Light by Mazzega
By Mazzega
Located in London, England
1970s Murano glass pendant hanging light by Mazzega in the shape of a flower with four petals
Brass, Wire
1960s Austrian Sische Brass and Glass Flower Pendant Hanging Ceiling Light
By Sische
Located in London, England
A wonderful 1960s Sische Leuchten pendant ceiling hanging light. The single brass column is
Brass
Sold|$3,200
Brass and Glass Flower Ceiling Light
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Beautiful hanging ceiling light with 6 thick glass flowers orbiting around a solid brass center
Brass
Danish Poulsen PH5 Ceiling Light by Henningsen
By Poul Henningsen
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A satin white PH-5 sculptural hanging ceiling light with multiple shades by Poul Henningsen painted
1970s Cracked Resin Ceiling Hanging Pendant Light Chrome and Shatterline
Located in Stow on the Wold, GB
A very good quality hanging ceiling light from the 1970s. Originally purchased in 1976 and used
Chrome
Art Deco Carved Alabaster Hanging Pendant Light
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
hanging ceiling light made from solid alabaster. Carved to a dish form and with beaded detailing around
Alabaster
Art deco carved alabaster hanging pendant light
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Art deco carved alabaster hanging pendant light circa 1930. Beautifully naturally coloured hanging
Alabaster
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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