Kinkeldey Crystal Chandelier
Sold|$2,044
Kinkeldey Crystal Chandelier
By Kinkeldey
Located in Antwerp, BE
A beautiful Austrian flush ceiling light or hanging pendant composed of heavy, thick faceted
Sold|$2,044
Kinkeldey Crystal Chandelier
By Kinkeldey
Located in Antwerp, BE
A beautiful Austrian flush ceiling light or hanging pendant composed of heavy, thick faceted
Sold|$4,600
Doria Hand Blown Glass Ball Flush Pendant
By Doria Leuchten Germany
Located in New York, NY
A wonderful hand crafted Austrian flush ceiling light or hanging pendant composed of an aged brass
Brass
Sold|$725
Aluminum Holophane Pendant Lamp
By Holophane
Located in Oakville, CT
Vintage Industrial, Eight Slot Aluminum & Metal Holophane Hanging Ceiling Pendant Light, Lamp
Metal, Aluminum
Sold|$595 / item
Authentic Black Enamel Distressed Factory Pendant Lamp
Located in Oakville, CT
Vintage Industrial black enamel hanging pendant ceiling light, lamp. 12" diameter shades. Six
Enamel, Steel
Sold|$5,600
Italian 1950s "Ragno" Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
A wonderful 1950s Italian flush ceiling light or hanging pendant . It is composed of a polished
Brass
Nickel Silvered Chandelier with Murano Glass Pendants
Located in North Miami, FL
already spectacular hanging light fixture. Nickel ceiling cap and hanging pole finish this piece off. Hard
Glass
Orrefors Carl Fagerlund 1960s Crystal Flush Chandelier Pendant
By Carl Fagerlund, Orrefors
Located in New York, NY
A wonderful original 1960s Swedish crystal hanging pendant or flush ceiling light designed by Carl
Crystal, Brass
Orrefors Carl Fagerlund 1960s Crystal Flush Chandelier Pendant
By Carl Fagerlund, Orrefors
Located in New York, NY
A wonderful original 1960s Swedish crystal hanging pendant or flush ceiling light designed by Carl
Crystal, Brass
Sold|$1,800
Pair of Art Deco Candeliers by Maison Jansen
Located in Stamford, CT
hanging ceiling fixtures have great painted bases and design reminiscent of the Jansen workshops of the
Crystal, Metal
Sold|$4,500
Cascading Hand Blown Murano Glass Chandelier
Located in North Miami, FL
already spectacular hanging light fixture. Brass ceiling cap and hanging pole finish this piece off. Hard
1970s German 12 Arm Chrome with White Glass Globes Sputnik Space-Age Chandelier
Located in London, England
Vintage, modernist, 1970s, space-age, chromed-metal, sputnik, ceiling, hanging light. Twelve white
Metal, Chrome
Sold|$260
Vintage Danish Modern Lamp
Located in Gardiner, NY
Authentic vintage mid century Danish / Scandinavian Modern hanging lamp / ceiling lamp / pendant
Metal
Sold|$290
Vintage Danish Modern Lamp
Located in Gardiner, NY
Authentic vintage mid century Danish / Scandinavian Modern hanging lamp / ceiling lamp / pendant
Metal
Sold|$270
Vintage Danish Modern Lamp
Located in Gardiner, NY
Authentic vintage mid century Danish / Scandinavian Modern hanging lamp / ceiling lamp / pendant
Metal
Sold|$270
Vintage Danish Modern Lamp
Located in Gardiner, NY
Authentic vintage mid century Danish / Scandinavian Modern hanging lamp / ceiling lamp / pendant
Metal
Sold|$260
Vintage Danish Modern Lamp
Located in Gardiner, NY
Authentic vintage mid century Danish / Scandinavian Modern hanging lamp / ceiling lamp / pendant
Metal
Sold|$290
Vintage Danish Modern Lamp
Located in Gardiner, NY
Authentic vintage mid century Danish / Scandinavian Modern hanging lamp / ceiling lamp / pendant
Metal
Sold|$140
Vintage Danish Modern Lamp
Located in Gardiner, NY
Authentic vintage mid century Danish / Scandinavian Modern hanging lamp / ceiling lamp / pendant
Metal
Sold|$270
Vintage Danish Modern Lamp
Located in Gardiner, NY
Authentic vintage mid century Danish / Scandinavian Modern hanging lamp / ceiling lamp / pendant
Metal
Sold|$340
Vintage Danish Modern Lamp
Located in Gardiner, NY
Authentic vintage mid century Danish / Scandinavian Modern hanging lamp / ceiling lamp / pendant
Metal
Sold|$200
Vintage Danish Modern Lamp
Located in Gardiner, NY
Authentic vintage mid century Danish / Scandinavian Modern hanging lamp / ceiling lamp / pendant
Metal
Sold|$270
Vintage Danish Modern Lamp
Located in Gardiner, NY
Authentic vintage mid century Danish / Scandinavian Modern hanging lamp / ceiling lamp / pendant
Metal
Vintage Danish Modern Lamp by Vitrika
By Vitrika
Located in Gardiner, NY
Authentic vintage mid century Danish / Scandinavian Modern hanging lamp / ceiling lamp / pendant
Metal
Sold|$270
Vintage Danish Modern Lamp
Located in Gardiner, NY
Authentic vintage mid century Danish / Scandinavian Modern hanging lamp / ceiling lamp / pendant
Metal
Sold|$310
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
Vintage Danish Modern Lamp by Lyskaer
By Lyskaer
Located in Gardiner, NY
Authentic vintage mid century Danish / Scandinavian Modern hanging lamp / ceiling lamp / pendant
Metal
Sold|$290
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
Sold|$290
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
Vintage Danish Modern Lamp by Danalight
By Danalight
Located in Gardiner, NY
Authentic vintage mid century Danish / Scandinavian Modern hanging lamp / ceiling lamp / pendant
Metal
Sold|$270
Vintage Danish Modern Lamp by Belux
By Belux
Located in Gardiner, NY
Authentic vintage mid century Danish / Scandinavian Modern hanging lamp / ceiling lamp / pendant
Metal
Sold|$240
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
Vintage Danish Modern Lamp by Frandsen
Located in Gardiner, NY
Authentic vintage mid century Danish / Scandinavian Modern hanging lamp / ceiling lamp / pendant
Metal
Vintage Danish Modern Lamp by Danalight
By Danalight
Located in Gardiner, NY
Authentic vintage mid century Danish / Scandinavian Modern hanging lamp / ceiling lamp / pendant
Metal
Sold|$250
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
Sold|$270
Vintage Danish Modern Lamp
Located in Gardiner, NY
Authentic vintage mid century Danish / Scandinavian Modern hanging lamp / ceiling lamp / pendant
Metal
Vintage Danish Modern Holmegaard Lamp
By Michael Bang
Located in Gardiner, NY
Authentic vintage mid century Danish / Scandinavian Modern hanging lamp / ceiling lamp / pendant
Glass
Vintage Danish Modern Holmegaard Lamp
By Michael Bang
Located in Gardiner, NY
Authentic vintage mid century Danish / Scandinavian Modern hanging lamp / ceiling lamp / pendant
Glass
Vintage Danish Modern Holmegaard Lamp
By Sidse Werner
Located in Gardiner, NY
Authentic vintage mid century Danish / Scandinavian Modern hanging lamp / ceiling lamp / pendant
Glass
Vintage Danish Modern Holmegaard Lamp
By Sidse Werner
Located in Gardiner, NY
Authentic vintage mid century Danish / Scandinavian Modern hanging lamp / ceiling lamp / pendant
Glass
Sold|$270
Vintage Danish Modern Lamp
Located in Gardiner, NY
Authentic vintage mid century Danish / Scandinavian Modern hanging lamp / ceiling lamp / pendant
Metal
Vintage Danish Modern Holmegaard Lamp
By Sidse Werner
Located in Gardiner, NY
Authentic vintage mid century Danish / Scandinavian Modern hanging lamp / ceiling lamp / pendant
Glass
Vintage Danish Modern Holmegaard Lamp
By Sidse Werner
Located in Gardiner, NY
Authentic vintage mid century Danish / Scandinavian Modern hanging lamp / ceiling lamp / pendant
Glass
Vintage Danish Modern Holmegaard Lamp
By Sidse Werner
Located in Gardiner, NY
Authentic vintage mid century Danish / Scandinavian Modern hanging lamp / ceiling lamp / pendant
Glass
Vintage Danish Modern Holmegaard Lamp
By Sidse Werner
Located in Gardiner, NY
Authentic vintage mid century Danish / Scandinavian Modern hanging lamp / ceiling lamp / pendant
Glass
Vintage Danish Modern Holmegaard Lamp
By Sidse Werner
Located in Gardiner, NY
Authentic vintage mid century Danish / Scandinavian Modern hanging lamp / ceiling lamp / pendant
Glass
Vintage Danish Modern Holmegaard Lamp
By Sidse Werner
Located in Gardiner, NY
Authentic vintage mid century Danish / Scandinavian Modern hanging lamp / ceiling lamp / pendant
Glass
Vintage Danish Modern Holmegaard Lamp
By Sidse Werner
Located in Gardiner, NY
Authentic vintage mid century Danish / Scandinavian Modern hanging lamp / ceiling lamp / pendant
Glass
Vintage Danish Modern Holmegaard Lamp
By Sidse Werner
Located in Gardiner, NY
Authentic vintage mid century Danish / Scandinavian Modern hanging lamp / ceiling lamp / pendant
Glass
Vintage Danish Modern Holmegaard Lamp
By Sidse Werner
Located in Gardiner, NY
Authentic vintage mid century Danish / Scandinavian Modern hanging lamp / ceiling lamp / pendant
Glass
Vintage Danish Modern Holmegaard Lamp
By Sidse Werner
Located in Gardiner, NY
Authentic vintage mid century Danish / Scandinavian Modern hanging lamp / ceiling lamp / pendant
Glass
Sold|$270
Vintage Danish Modern Lamp
Located in Gardiner, NY
Authentic vintage mid century Danish / Scandinavian Modern hanging lamp / ceiling lamp / pendant
Metal
Vintage Danish Modern Holmegaard Lamp
By Sidse Werner
Located in Gardiner, NY
Authentic vintage mid century Danish / Scandinavian Modern hanging lamp / ceiling lamp / pendant
Glass
1960s Large Doria Tubular Glass and Chrome Chandelier
By Doria Leuchten Germany
Located in London, England
Midcentury, circular, hanging pendant ceiling light, manufactured by Doria Leuchten in Germany
Metal, Chrome
Vintage Danish Modern Holmegaard Lamp
By Michael Bang
Located in Gardiner, NY
Authentic vintage mid century Danish / Scandinavian Modern hanging lamp / ceiling lamp / pendant
Glass
Sold|$270
Vintage Swedish Modern Lamp by Belid
By Belid Ab
Located in Gardiner, NY
Authentic vintage mid century Swedish / Scandinavian Modern hanging lamp / ceiling lamp / pendant
Metal
Vintage Danish Modern Lamp by Vitrika
By Vitrika
Located in Gardiner, NY
Authentic vintage mid century Danish / Scandinavian Modern hanging lamp / ceiling lamp / pendant
Metal
Vintage Danish Modern Lamp by Lyskilde
Located in Gardiner, NY
Authentic vintage mid century Danish / Scandinavian Modern hanging lamp / ceiling lamp / pendant
Metal
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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