$680
H 33 in Dm 14.5 in
Cottage Style Milk Glass Farmhouse Kitchen Pendant Light Massive Leuchten German
By Massive Lighting
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Petite Farmhouse Kitchen pendant chandelier. The Fixture requires one European E27 / 110 Volt
Metal
1950s Kitchen Pendant Lamp
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage mid-century modern hanging pendant with white milk glass globe. Black metal frame with
Metal
Christian Liaigre for Mercer Kitchen Steel Pendant
By Christian Liaigre
Located in Astoria, NY
Christian Liaigre for Mercer Kitchen Stainless Steel Industrial Pendant Lamp, designed 1997, of
Steel
Antique GEC Holophane Church Glass Kitchen Pendant Light
By General Electric Company (GEC) 1
Located in Stockbridge, GB
Antique GEC GECoRay Pendant Mercury Glass Light – A An early silver backed glass wall light by
Aluminum, Brass, Copper
$3,040Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 70 in W 18 in D 18 in
Large Pair of Vintage, Marine Kitchen Pendant Lights
By Mark Bell
Located in Berkeley, CA
, enough dilly-dallying. What should be do about the kitchen pendant lights, so we can finish up here and
Aluminum, Brass, Copper
$537 / item
H 11.03 in Dm 10.24 in
Antique Holophane Prismatic Glass Church Kitchen Ceiling Pendant Light
By Holophane
Located in Stockbridge, GB
Antique Reclaimed Holophane Glass Pendant Light – L A vintage bell shaped Holophane glass
Aluminum, Brass, Copper
$920 / item
H 10.24 in Dm 9.85 in
Antique Holophane Prismatic Glass Church Kitchen Island Pendant Light
By Holophane
Located in Stockbridge, GB
Antique Holophane Church Pendant 2 Part Reflector Light – D An original Holophane ‘Reflector
Aluminum, Brass, Copper
$537 / item
H 11.03 in Dm 10.24 in
Antique Holophane Prismatic Glass Church Kitchen Ceiling Pendant Light
By Holophane
Located in Stockbridge, GB
Antique Glass Holophane Pendant Light – J A vintage bell shaped glass prismatic pendant light
Aluminum, Brass, Copper
$946 / item
H 6.3 in Dm 7.88 in
Antique Holophane Prismatic Glass Church Kitchen Island Brass Pendant Light
By Holophane
Located in Stockbridge, GB
Antique 8″ Holophane Ripple-Lite Church Pendant Light -A A prismatic glass pendant light
Aluminum, Brass
$646
H 11.42 in Dm 8.86 in
Antique Holophane Prismatic Glass Church Kitchen Island Brass Pendant Light
By Holophane
Located in Stockbridge, GB
Antique Reclaimed Holophane Glass Pendant Light – M An original antique Holophane glass prismatic
Aluminum, Brass, Copper
$1,218 / item
H 10.24 in Dm 11.82 in
Antique Holophane Prismatic Glass Church Kitchen Island Brass Pendant Light
By Holophane
Located in Stockbridge, GB
Antique Holophane Ripple-Lite Church Pendant Light -C A prismatic glass pendant light Manufactured
Aluminum, Brass, Copper
$537
H 11.03 in Dm 10.24 in
Antique Holophane Prismatic Glass Church Kitchen Brass Ceiling Pendant Light
By Holophane
Located in Stockbridge, GB
Antique Reclaimed Holophane Glass Pendant Light – W A vintage bell shaped Holophane glass
Aluminum, Brass, Copper
$646 / item
H 11.82 in Dm 9.85 in
Antique GEC GECoRay Mercury Holophane Church Glass Kitchen Pendant Light
By General Electric Company (GEC) 1
Located in Stockbridge, GB
ntique GEC GECoRay Mirrored Mercury Glass Pendant Light – B An early silver backed internally
Aluminum, Brass, Copper
$1,259 / set
H 10.24 in Dm 10.04 in
Pair of Antique Holophane Prismatic Glass Church Kitchen Brass Pendant Light
By Holophane
Located in Stockbridge, GB
Pair of Large Antique Glass Holophane Frill Pendant Lights A pair of large antique frill glass
Brass
Pair of Modern Brass and Copper Kitchen, Bar Pendant Lights
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Pair of stylish light fixture pendants made of hand crafted solid brass and solid copper come with
Brass, Copper
$402 / item
H 5.91 in Dm 9.85 in
Antique French Coolie Milk Glass Brass Pendant Kitchen Task Lamp Light
By French Opaline
Located in Stockbridge, GB
light has an aged brass gallery. Great as a pendant light on its own or in a group in the kitchen or
Brass
$1,950
H 31 in W 56.5 in D 12 in
Vintage French Hanging Two Lamp Pendant Chandelier Ideal for a Kitchen Island
Located in BENSENVILLE, IL
clearly would be better suited over a kitchen island.
Metal
$1,400 / set
H 7.75 in Dm 12.25 in
Set of Four Vintage Italian Lucite and White Enamel Kitchen Pendants
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Set of four vintage Italian acrylic and off-white enamel pendants. Each pendant had old European
Enamel
$1,120 / set
H 48 in Dm 12 in
Pair Beautiful Glass Brass Kitchen Island Dinning Table Pendant Lights, 1960s
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Gorgeous pair of amber smoked glass and brass pendant lights made in Germany. Each is in very good
Metal, Brass
Italian Midcentury Kitchen Light
Located in Kent, Dover
An Italian Mid-Century kitchen hanging light of unusual design, in brass with red detailing and
Brass
$1,200Sale Price|40% Off
H 11.25 in Dm 13 in
Danish Modern Pendant Lamp Post and Beam Kitchen Midcentury Cabin Geometric
By Preben Dahl, Hans Følsgaard A/s
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Preben Dahl Symfoni Scandinavian geometry, enameled steel hanging lamp.
Steel
$1,014 / item
H 7.88 in Dm 7.88 in
Antique Holophane Prismatic Glass Church Kitchen Island Brass Wall Light
By Holophane
Located in Stockbridge, GB
Antique 8″ Holophane Ripple-Lite Church Pendant Light -A A prismatic glass wall light Manufactured
Aluminum, Brass
Rustic Hand Crafted Kitchen Island or Billiard Room Light
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Looks great over a kitchen island, dining table or in a billiard room. wired and ready to use each shade
Brass
$878 / item
H 11.82 in Dm 9.85 in
Antique GECoray Mirrored Glass Brass & Copper Kitchen Wall Light Light
By General Electric Company (GEC) 1
Located in Stockbridge, GB
all products and perform any necessary repairs to ensure many more years of future use, with lighting
Brass
$5,104 / item
H 25.99 in W 48.04 in D 7.09 in
1 OF 2 OCHRE CELESTIAL THREE PEBBLE CHANDELIER LINEAR KITCHEN LIGHTs
By OCHRE
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Celestial three Pebble Chandelier Linear lights RRP £7,999 ideal for kitchen islands and dining room tables
Chrome
Pair of Large Copper Pendants
By Mark Bell
Located in Berkeley, CA
make an outstanding pair of kitchen counter pendants or unique lighting solution for your unique living
Copper, Steel
Large 1960s Brass and Glass Staff Leuchten Pendant
By Staff Leuchten
Located in Glendale, CA
, circa 1960s. Ideal for bar and kitchen lighting, this pendant provides an ambient indirect glow. Price
Metal, Brass
6 Crystal Bottom Vintage Kitchen Pendant Lights, circa 1925
Located in Prescott, AZ
Six matching, priced each. One of the larger of this type of "Schoolhouse" style electric ceiling fixtures with the crystal bottom we have seen. The crystal glass bottom is held in ...
Nickel
Lot of Four Kalmar Textured Glass Kitchen Island Pendant Lights
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Frisco, TX
Lot of four beautiful pendant lights, manufactured by Kalmar Austria in the 1960s. Each is made of
Glass
Lot of Five Gold Flake Ball Glass Kitchen Island Pendant Lights
By Doria Leuchten Germany
Located in Frisco, TX
Lot of five beautiful pendant lights, manufactured by Doria Leuchten in the 1960s. Each is made of
Glass
1950s Pressed Glass Kitchen Light
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Heavy classic American 1950’s metal and pressed glass light. The glass is pressed in a feather pattern giving off a beautiful light pattern when illuminated. Newly wired on three f...
Metal
Vintage Pink/Lilac Kitchen Dressing Room Fixture vintagelights
Located in Prescott, US
Dark pink or lilac colored porcelain ceiling fitter with matching dark pink and flower design on the globe. Both in excellent condition with no cracks and no noticeable chips on eith...
Ceramic
Antique Vintage Industrial Cast Enamel Pendant Kitchen Light
By Maxlume
Located in Stockbridge, GB
ndustrial Cast Enamel Pendant Light By Maxlume An early original enamel factory light by Maxlume
Enamel, Steel
Sold
H 8.67 in Dm 11.03 in
Antique Jefferson Moonstone Glass Church Kitchen Island Brass Pendant Light
By Jefferson Electric Co.
Located in Stockbridge, GB
Antique Original Jefferson Moonstone Glass Pendant Light An original moonstone pendant light by
Brass
Sold
H 14.18 in Dm 14.57 in
Mint Green Antique Industrial Enamel Factory Warehouse Pendant Kitchen Light
Located in Stockbridge, GB
Mint Green Industrial Pendant Light A stunning industrial factory light shade salvaged from a
Enamel, Steel
Sold
H 7.49 in Dm 13.78 in
Large Antique French Coolie Milk Glass Brass Pendant Kitchen Task Lamp Light
By French Opaline
Located in Stockbridge, GB
Large French Coolie Milk Glass Pendant Light – A A larger than standard glass coolie pendant light
Brass
White Glass Kitchen Hanging Lamp
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
White glass kitchen hanging lamp.
Glass
Large Red and Chrome Industrial Kitchen Lamp
Located in Copenhagen, K
Large red and chrome industrial kitchen lamp. Lamp can be installed in the ceiling, on the wall
Metal
1970 three light perfect for kitchen island or pool table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
remember we have over three thousand antique sconces and over one thousand antique lights, we can not put everything on 1stdibs, if you need a specific pair of sconces or lights, ask...
Metal
Sold
H 53.5 in W 33 in D 18 in
Five-Light Billiards or Kitchen Fixture, Second Quarter of the 20th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
Having adjustable tole shades, the chandelier constructed of turned brass elements, the bottom section having a glass shaded downlight.
Sold
H 10.24 in Dm 7.88 in
Pair of Antique Holophane Prismatic Glass Copper Church Kitchen Pendant Lights
By Holophane
Located in Stockbridge, GB
Pair of Antique Holophane Copper Pendant Lights An elegant pair of antique Holophane pendant
Brass
Sold
H 12.21 in Dm 5.91 in
Pair of Antique Holopahne Cube Opaline Glass Brass Church Kitchen Pendant Lights
By Holophane
Located in Stockbridge, GB
Pair of Holophane Antique Opaline Cube Pendant Lights An unusual pair of antique opaline pendant
Brass
Christian Liaigre, Mercer Kitchen Steel Pendants, Pair
By Christian Liaigre
Located in Astoria, NY
Christian Liaigre (French, 1943-2020) Mercer Kitchen (designed 1997) stainless steel industrial
Stainless Steel
Christian Liaigre, Mercer Kitchen Steel Pendants, Pair
By Christian Liaigre
Located in Astoria, NY
Christian Liaigre (French, 1943-2020) Mercer Kitchen (designed 1997) stainless steel industrial
Stainless Steel
Sold
H 30 in W 76 in D 15.5 in
Mid-Century Modern Style Three Light Billiard, Kitchen or Dining Table Pendant
Located in Plainview, NY
The Mid-Century Modern-style three-light pendant is a striking luminary crafted to grace your
Metal
Single Petite Doria Glass Tube Kitchen Island Dinning Table Pendant Lights 1960s
By Doria Leuchten Germany
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Gorgeous glass tube pendant light made by Doria Leuchten, Germany. It is in very good condition and
Metal, Brass
Sold
H 40 in Dm 13.6 in
Rare Set of 10 Mid-Century Modern Brass Kitchen, Bar / Restaurant Pendant Lights
Located in Lisse, NL
Marvellous, perfect size and shape pendants from the midcentury design era. These very stylish
Brass
Vintage 3-Light Billiard Table or Kitchen Island Fixture
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage 3-Light Billiard Table or Kitchen Island Fixture Offered for sale is a three-light
Metal, Wire
Sold
H 44.1 in Dm 51.19 in
Extra Large Billiard, Snooker, Poker or Kitchen Island Chandelier, Brass Lamp
Located in Wiesbaden, Hessen
Huge brass and green lacquered metal chandelier for billiard/snooker/poker or kitchen island. Lamp
Metal, Brass
Sold
H 35 in W 39.5 in D 6 in
French Pair of Black Iron Scalloped Chandeliers, Great for a Kitchen Island!
Located in Atlanta, GA
of French midcentury light fixtures (which would look amazing hanging over a long kitchen island
Iron
Kitchen Island or Billiard Table Light Fixture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This wonderful double-light hanging fixture would be the perfect addition over a kitchen island or
2 Large Kitchen Pendants circa 1920s Priced Each
Located in Prescott, AZ
Two very nice ceiling pendants from the 1920s which would have been seen in Department store, drug
Milk Glass
C.1920s Schoolhouse Fixture Kitchen Bath
Located in Prescott, US
for today's modern kitchen or master bath, or a 1925 Craftsman. Shades are "cased" meaning two colors
Glass
$3,850
H 32 in W 24.5 in D 25 in
Cyclade Slipper Chair by Christian Liaigre for Holly Hunt, USA 1990's
By Christian Liaigre, HOLLY HUNT
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Cyclade slipper chair designed and manufactured in the 1990's by Christian Liaigre for Holly Hunt. The chair has a solid wood frame with a dark walnut finish and it is upho...
Leather, Wood
$7,000 / set
H 22.35 in W 25.5 in D 25.5 in
Set of 2 - Christian Liaigre "Pacha" Side Tables Ebonized Oak
By Christian Liaigre
Located in Philadelphia, PA
We are pleased to present a beautiful pair of Christian Liaigre "Pacha" black stained oak Geometric Side Tables. Purchased from Liaigre NYC showroom in 2012. The original retail ...
Oak
Set of 2 - Christian Liaigre “Renard” Tables
By Christian Liaigre
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Deceptively heavy. Incredibly engineered. Beautiful bedside tables by Christian Liaigre with shallow sliding tray for jewelry. Overall very good condition. We have the largest ...
Oak
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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