Pendant Lamp Light Polished Aluminum Vintage Industrial Iron Glass Ceiling
Located in Oakville, CT
Cast Iron, glass and steel Industrial vintage ceiling, hanging lamp, light. Steel pole supplied and
Iron
Spanish Brutalist Sunburst Ceiling Light Fixture in Wrought Gilt Iron
Located in Barcelona, ES
bulb. It can be placed as a wall sconce or wall decoration, flush mounted as ceiling light or hanging
Metal, Wrought Iron, Gold Leaf, Iron
1960s Space Age Purple & White Robert Welch for Lumitron Hanging Pendant Light
By Robert Welch
Located in London, England
1960s, space-age, UFO, ‘Series 3000’ pendant, ceiling, hanging light which was designed by Robert
Plastic
Florian Schulz Rare Vintage Modernist Brass Double Ceiling Pendant Light 1970
By Florian Schulz
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
mount ceiling light or lamp model 'Duan' designed by Florian Schulz circa early 1970s. Featuring
Metal, Brass
1960s German Kaiser Leuchten Textured Glass Round Ceiling Light or Flush Mount
By Kaiser Leuchten
Located in London, England
A midcentury, textured, ice-glass, hanging, ceiling, pendant light, which was manufactured in
Metal, Chrome, Wire
Italian 1970s High Style Large Flush Hanging Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
A wonderful large 1970s polished chrome Italian flush ceiling light or hanging pendant.37 60w light
Chrome
1950s Large Nelson Styled Orange Flying Saucer Hanging Lamp by Geringer
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A large Nelson styled hanging flying saucer shaped ceiling light with orange and reddish toned
Plastic
Stilux White and Red Molded Plexiglass Pendant Ceiling Lamp, 1960s, Milan, Italy
By Stilux
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Stilux modern hanging dish pendant ceiling light fixture made in Milan, Italy, circa 1960s. Two
Brass
Sold|$2,126
Art deco alabaster and brass pendant light
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Art deco alabaster and brass pendant light circa 1930. Beautiful quality carved alabaster hanging
Alabaster
Pair French Brass Faux Bamboo Pendant Lights
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Pair of French faux bamboo brass finish three light hanging pendant ceiling light. Newly wired
Metal, Brass
Sold|$260
Vintage Danish Modern Lamp
Located in Gardiner, NY
Authentic vintage mid century Danish / Scandinavian Modern hanging lamp / ceiling lamp / pendant
Metal
1960s Doria Leuchten Tubular Glass and Brass Chandelier
By Doria Leuchten Germany
Located in London, England
Mid century, circular, hanging pendant ceiling light, manufactured by Doria Leuchten in Germany
Metal, Brass
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
Spanish Gothic Style Chandelier in Gilt Wrought Iron and Wood with Nail Details
Located in Barcelona, ES
Hand forged iron and wood four-light torch pendant or ceiling hanging light, Spain, 1920s-1930s
Wrought Iron, Gold Leaf, Iron
Sold|$750
Pottery Hanging Ceiling Light
Located in Stamford, CT
Moroccan Ceramic Hanging light has an interesting shape and beautiful cream, gold, and light blue
Ceramic
Sold|$1,475
Pagoda hanging Ceiling Light
Located in Stamford, CT
Unusual Pagoda light with wonderful bamboo center which is illuminated. Metal and brass accents
Brass, Metal
Sold|$850
Parachute as Hanging Ceiling Light
Located in Madison, WI
Vintage white parachute serves as large, soft overhead light with great texture, movement and drama
Canvas, Nylon
Sold|$1,400
1960s Geometric hanging light
Located in Geneva, IL
INTERESTING VINYL HANGING CEILING LIGHT OR CHANDELIER CIRCA THE 1960S
PVC
Sold|$1,200
Chase Art Deco Globe Hanging Light Fixture
By Chase Brass and Copper Company
Located in Toronto, ON
Unusual spun aluminum hanging ceiling light fixture, by Chase brass @copper Company. Paper logo of
Glass
Sold|$4,400
1970s Polished Chrome Hanging Light
Located in TUJUNGA, CA
Hanging ceiling light made with six polished chrome balls that spriral down from the center plate
Chrome
Sold|$1,195 / set
Pair Italian Murano Pale Blue Glass Ceiling Light Pendants
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair of Italian hand blown pale blue glass hanging ceiling light pendants with brass fittings
Brass
Five-Tier Chrome Pendant Lamp by Robert Sonneman
Located in Pasadena, CA
This hanging ceiling light from the 1970s features five polished chrome balls that arc from the
Chrome
Sold|$1,600
Brutalist Chandelier
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
quote. (key: evans, hanging, ceiling light)
Steel Industrial Hanging Pendant Ceiling Light
Located in New York, NY
Striking Industrial steel hanging pendant light.
Steel
Harvey Guzzini Ceiling Light 1970, Italy, Space Age Orange Hanging Light
By Gae Aulenti, Harvey Guzzini
Located in Haderslev, DK
. Light source: E27 / E26 edison screw fitting max 100W. Comes with the original ceiling cap / canopy
Chrome
Brown and Brass Ceiling Light, 1970s, Beautiful Large Hanging Lamp with Prisms
Located in Brondby, Copenhagen
Brown and brass ceiling light by unknown Scandinavian producer in the 1970s, beautiful large
Aluminum
Danish Modern Blue Pottery Hanging Light
Located in Geneva, IL
standard size bulb. Dimensions listed below are for the light only. Light has a 3 foot hanging white cord
Pottery
Lightolier Brass Strips and Metal Hanging Light
Located in Geneva, IL
BRASS HANGING CHANDELIER OR CEILING LIGHT BY LIGHTOLIER MADE IN DENMARK. FIXTURE HAS 4 FT. OF
Verona, White Pendant Light by Sven Middelboe, Nordisk Solar Compagni, 1980s
By Svend Middelboe, Nordisk Solar Co.
Located in Frederiksberg, DK
hanging and low hanging. A beautiful ceiling light with superb lighting quality and a Minimalist, yet
Metal
French 1950s Tole and Opaline Lantern
By Jean Royère
Located in London, GB
A red painted tole and opaline glass small hanging lantern or ceiling light or pendant in the style
Metal
Pair of Classic Appliques - Sirmos Breakers by Louis Bromante
Located in East Hampton, NY
antiqued white. These ceiling mounted or hanging light fixtures will make any home fabulous. CAN BE SOLD
Bronze
Sold|$1,750
Tole Chandelier, 6 Lit Arms
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
, wearsler, hanging light, ceiling)
Metal
Sold|$450
French Gilt Iron Sunburst Fixture
Located in Oakland Park, FL
French gilded iron sunburst fixture (fixture only) no attachments to make the hanging ceiling light
Gilt Metal, Iron
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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