Vintage Pendant Lamps
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Pendant Lamps
Metal
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Pendant Lamps
Resin
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Pendant Lamps
Opaline Glass
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Pendant Lamps
Brass
1940s Italian Vintage Pendant Lamps
Brass
1950s Italian Vintage Pendant Lamps
Blown Glass
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Pendant Lamps
Brass
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Pendant Lamps
Murano Glass
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Pendant Lamps
Steel
1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Pendant Lamps
Brass
1960s Italian Space Age Vintage Pendant Lamps
Plastic
20th Century Industrial Vintage Pendant Lamps
Metal
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Pendant Lamps
Opaline Glass
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Pendant Lamps
Murano Glass
1960s Italian Vintage Pendant Lamps
Brass, Metal
1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Pendant Lamps
Pine
1930s Bauhaus Vintage Pendant Lamps
Aluminum, Steel
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Pendant Lamps
Brass
1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Pendant Lamps
Metal
1980s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Pendant Lamps
Metal
1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Pendant Lamps
Metal
1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Pendant Lamps
Brass
Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Pendant Lamps
Glass, Wood
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Pendant Lamps
Aluminum
1950s Danish Modern Vintage Pendant Lamps
Brass
1960s Danish Modern Vintage Pendant Lamps
Brass
1950s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Pendant Lamps
Brass
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Pendant Lamps
Metal
1950s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Pendant Lamps
Glass, Plastic, Pine
1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Pendant Lamps
Pine
1980s American Organic Modern Vintage Pendant Lamps
Metal
1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Pendant Lamps
Pine
1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Pendant Lamps
Brass
1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Pendant Lamps
Metal
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Pendant Lamps
Metal
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Pendant Lamps
Aluminum, Brass, Enamel
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Pendant Lamps
Chrome
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Pendant Lamps
Metal
1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Pendant Lamps
Steel, Aluminum
1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Pendant Lamps
Metal
1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Pendant Lamps
Metal
20th Century English Edwardian Vintage Pendant Lamps
Metal, Copper
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Pendant Lamps
Brass, Copper
1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Pendant Lamps
Art Glass
1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Pendant Lamps
Metal
1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Pendant Lamps
Metal
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Pendant Lamps
Aluminum
20th Century Vintage Pendant Lamps
Art Glass
1970s American Bohemian Vintage Pendant Lamps
Fiberglass
1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Pendant Lamps
Metal
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Pendant Lamps
Brass
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Pendant Lamps
Metal, Brass
1970s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Pendant Lamps
Bronze
1970s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Pendant Lamps
Plastic
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Pendant Lamps
Glass
1970s German Vintage Pendant Lamps
Glass
1970s French Hollywood Regency Vintage Pendant Lamps
Brass
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Pendant Lamps
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Pendant Lamps
Brass
1970s Dutch Space Age Vintage Pendant Lamps
Aluminum
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Finding the Right chandeliers-pendant-lights for You
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 and vintage 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 (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), 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.
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 whimsical — like the work of Beau & Bien’s Sylvie Maréchal, frequently inspired by her dreams — 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023To identify a vintage porcelain lamp, check the base for markings. You may find a date stamp or the manufacturer's name. Check the porcelain for signs of wear like minor scratches and blemishes. If a lamp is in flawless condition, it's possible that it was simply stored well, but it's more likely that the piece is a newer reproduction. A certified appraiser can be of assistance if online research isn't enough to make an identification. Shop a selection of vintage porcelain lamps on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022There are many different ways to tell if a table lamp is vintage. Your best option is to look for a manufacturer label that will give you information on the designer, the date, serial number and other information that you can then Google. It’s also a good idea to look at the condition of the lamp to see what shape it’s in and if it has all of its original pieces. Shop a large collection of vintage table lamps from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022There are a few ways to identify if your table lamp is vintage, but it does vary from brand to brand. If you can spot a maker’s mark or manufacturer’s label on your piece, it could tell you where and when it was crafted. On 1stDibs, find vintage and contemporary table lamps from top sellers around the world.
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