White Textured Glass Brushed Steel Pole Pendant Light
Located in New York, NY
Modern white textured glass saucer shade pendant light paired with a brushed steel pole fitter. The
Mid-20th Century Modern Vintage Pendant Light Pair
Steel
White Textured Glass Brushed Steel Pole Pendant Light
Located in New York, NY
Modern white textured glass saucer shade pendant light paired with a brushed steel pole fitter. The
Steel
$3,120Sale Price / item|40% Off
Mid-Century Aluminum Cylinder Pendant circa 1960, Pair
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This Mid-Century pendant light pair was manufactured during the Jet Age era of the Space Race and
Aluminum
$4,200 / item
Pair of Glass Pendant Light Fixtures
Located in New York, NY
A pair of 1950s Italian silver plated light fixtures with glass drop pendants and with interior
Pair of Hammered Metal Pendant Light Fixtures
Located in Buchanan, MI
Pair of hammered metal pendant light fixtures interior gold finish. Priced per fixture. Great
Metal
Pair of 1970's Rope pendant light
Located in Bois-Colombes, FR
Pair of 1970's rope pendant light Great condition Dimensions without corde diameter 37 cm by 15 cm
Rope
$1,120Sale Price / set|20% Off
Pair of Modern Pendant Light Fixtures or Chandeliers
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair of modern pendant light fixtures.
Metal
$5,800 / item
Pair of Italian Carved Wood Pendant Light Fixtures
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1920s Italian carved wood pendant light fixtures with three interior lights. Sold
Fruitwood
Pair 1950s Grey Amber Satin Finish Glass Pendant Light
By Venini
Located in Montclair, NY
A beautifully Pair of hand blown 1950s glass shade pendant light with satin finish in the style of
Brass
Pair of Trumpet Ivory Brown Ceramic Pendant Light, Denmark, 1970
By OTHR
Located in Rijssen, NL
Pair of Stunning round hanging lamps with an unusual shape, made with rich brown and ivory striped
Ceramic
Pair of Silver Sunburst Pendant Light Fixtures, Sold Individually
Located in New York, NY
Pair of late circa 1940's Italian silver plated sunburst light fixtures with frosted glass insets
Metal
Pair of Trumpet Ivory Brown Ceramic Pendant Light, Denmark, 1970
By OTHR
Located in Rijssen, NL
Pair of Stunning round hanging lamps with an unusual shape, made with rich brown and ivory striped
Ceramic
Pair of Triangular Pendants Light by Hans Bergstrom, Sweden, 1950
By Hans Bergström and Erik Höglund
Located in Paris, IDF
A pair of triangular Pendants light by Hans Bergstrom and Erik Hoglund Sweden 1950. Rare pair
Metal
Pair of Moderne Light Fixtures with Glass Pendants, Sold Individually
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1960's Italian ceiling fixtures with white and amethyst art glass pendants on brass
Art Glass
$3,312Sale Price / set|31% Off
1970s Post Modern Teak and Chrome Pendant Light Fixture, Pair
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Original pair of 1970's Brutalist chandeliers with teak tops plates, chrome figures and side bars
Chrome
Pair of Midcentury Pendants Light Designed by Carl Thore, 1970s
By Fog & Mørup, Carl Thore
Located in Praha, CZ
Very nice style of lighting.
Copper
Wonderful Pair of Barovier and Toso Light Pendant, Murano Glass, 1950s
Located in Roma, IT
Stunning and unique rare pair of Barovier and Toso pendants. The 2 chandeliers are unique and
Art Glass
White Glass Ball Pendant Light with Aluminum Stem, Single or Pair
Located in Stamford, CT
White glass globe pendant light with an aluminum stem. It accommodates one standard bulb. Two
Aluminum
A pair of original Multi-Light Pendant by Louis Weisdorf for Lyfa
Located in Long Island City, NY
A pair of original Multi-Light Pendant by Louis Weisdorf for Lyfa. Denmark, circa 1970th. Brass
Metal
A pair of Large Pendant Bronze & Alabaster Light Fixtures. Sold Individually.
Located in New York, NY
A pair of large circa 1940's Italian patinated bronze three-tiered light fixtures with alabaster
Alabaster, Bronze
$5,760Sale Price / set|20% Off
Pair of Italian 1960s Chromed Steel 6-light Farfalla 'Butterfly' Pendants
Located in San Francisco, CA
six-light and issuing curved arms ending in circular discs.
Chrome
Pair of Italian Cone Mid-Century Aluminum Pendant Lights by Ideal Light, 1990s
Located in Hannover, DE
1990s. You're going to love this beautiful, simple pair of Italian pendant lights.
Aluminum
Large Pair of Metal and Clear Glass Moorish Moroccan Lanterns Light Pendants
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Large pair of Moroccan Moorish metal and clear glass pendant, handcrafted in Marrakesh, Morocco by
Metal
Pair of Clear and Green Glass Ball Ceiling Light Pendants Italy 1970s
By Murano Glass Sommerso
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A pair of large mid-century swirl pattern glass ball fixture by a Murano Glass manufactory from
Metal, Chrome
Pair of Round Brass Ribbed Glass Long Chain Light Fixture Pendants MCM MINT!
By Stiffel
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair of Round Brass Ribbed Glass Long Chain Light Fixture Pendants MCM MINT!
Brass
Delta Grande Pendant Light Glass Brass by Sergio Mazza for Artemide, 1960s, Pair
By Sergio Mazza, Artimide
Located in Rijssen, NL
Pair of delta pendant light large model designed by Sergio Mazza for Artemide in the 1960s
Brass
Pair of Petite Murano Glass Tubes Pendant Light by Doria, Germany, 1960s
By Doria Leuchten Germany
Located in Aachen, NRW
Fantastic mid-century pendant lights by Doria, Germany, manufactured circa 1960-1969. A lot of
Brass
Pair of Peill Putzler Biomorphic Pendant Light Amber Glass Wave Koch Lowy, 1960s
By Peill & Putzler
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A nice pair of Peill & Putzler amber or smoked glass wave pattern Pendant lights with brass
Metal, Chrome
Pair of Svend Middelboe "Verona" Pendant Light Produced by Nordisk Solar, 1960s
By Svend Middelboe, Nordisk Solar Co.
Located in Praha, CZ
- good original condition jr
Aluminum
Pair of Pendant Light by Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors in Brown and Bubble Glass
By Carl Fagerlund, Orrefors
Located in Rijssen, NL
A rare pair of elegant pendant lights in smoke/brown colored glass with brass details from world
Brass
A rare pair of 1950s Murano pendants light by Gino Sarfatti and Archimede Seguso
By Archimede Seguso, Gino Sarfatti, Arteluce
Located in London, GB
A rare pair of 1950s Murano glass and brass pendant light designed by Gino Sarfatti and Archimede
Brass
Pair of Pendant Light by Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors in Brown and Bubble Glass
By Carl Fagerlund
Located in Rijssen, NL
A rare pair of elegant pendant lights in smoke/brown colored glass with brass details from world
Brass
$16,000 / item
Pair of Oval Light Fixtures
Located in New York, NY
Pair of oval gilt light fixtures with oversized clear glass drops. Interior lights, Italian, 1960s
Pair of Light Blue Poliedri Murano Glass Chandelier or Ceiling Light
By Carlo Scarpa
Located in Rome, IT
This chandelier consists dozens of hand blown Acquamarine light blu color Poliedri made of Murano
Glass
$7,800 / item
Pair of Onyx Light Fixtures, Sold Individually
Located in New York, NY
Pair of 1950's Italian onyx light fixtures, 3 lights each. Sold individually. Measurements
Onyx
$8,800 / item
Pair of Murano Light Fixtures. Sold Individually
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Italian circa 1960's Murano glass light fixtures. 6 candelabra interior lights. Sold
Murano Glass
$4,300 / set
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Light Fixtures
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Mid-Century Modern glass light fixtures / pendants. Measures: 31 H (top to bottom) Light
Glass
$4,263Sale Price / set|20% Off
Pair Murano Shell Glass Ceiling light Chandeliers
By Venini
Located in Budapest, HU
Pair of extraordinary ceiling lights with shell-shaped magenta glass.The square structure painted
Art Glass, Murano Glass
Pair of Midcentury Glass Light Fixtures, Sold Individually
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1960's Italian light fixtures with 3 interior lights each. Priced and sold
Glass
$12,000 / item
Pair of French Gilt Light Fixtures, Sold Individually
Located in New York, NY
Pair of French circa 1950's light fixtures with foliage motif and glass flowers. 6 candelabra
Bronze
Exceptional Pair of Kalmar 'Tulipan' Light Fixtures, 1960s
By Kalmar Lighting, J.T. Kalmar
Located in Rijssen, NL
An exceptional 'Tulipan' pair by J.T. Kalmar, Austria, Vienna, manufactured in 20th century, circa
Metal, Brass
$2,463 / set
Pair of Fine Cut Crystal 6 Light Chandeliers
Located in Worcester, GB
Pair of Fine Cut Crystal 6 Light Chandeliers An elegant and matched pair of chandeliers in the
Crystal
$11,500 / item
A Pair of Two-Light Industrial Lamp
By Serge Mouille
Located in New York, NY
the interior light source. In the style of Serge Mouille. Each shade fitted with a medium socket
Copper
$27,369 / set
Pair of Sputnik Moravian Rock Crystal Light
Located in Southall, GB
A striking, highly decorative pair of rare rock crystal ceiling lights with detailed etching along
Rock Crystal
$3,800 / item
Pair of Cut Glass Light Fixtures, Sold Individually
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1940's cut glass French light fixtures with 2 interior lights. Sold individually
Cut Glass
Pair of Midcentury Parchment Light Fixtures, Sold Individually
Located in New York, NY
Pair of circa 1960's Italian Modernist parchment light fixtures with 6 interior Edison lights
Metal
$9,800 / item
Pair of Large Silver Plated Light Fixtures
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Italian, 1940s oversized light fixtures with interior lights. Silver plated foliage shaped
Pair of Moderne Glass Light Fixtures, Sold Individually
Located in New York, NY
A pair of Italian circa 1950's pendant / semi-flush mounted glass light fixtures with three
Glass
$7,103 / set
Pair of Space Age Light Fixtures Doria, 1970s
By Doria Leuchten Germany
Located in Rijssen, NL
We offer an amazing and unique pair of large Space Age light fixture. The set was made by the
Chrome
Pair of Gilt Sunburst Light Fixtures, Sold Individually
Located in New York, NY
Pair of circa 1960's French moderne gilt and painted metal light fixtures with 3 lights and glass
Metal
$5,200 / item
Pair of Swedish Semi-Flush Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1960s Swedish glass semi flush-mount ceiling light fixture with five interior candelabra
Glass
Pair of Huge XXL Giant Ballroom Light Fixtures, 1970s
By Doria Leuchten Germany
Located in Rijssen, NL
We offer a pair of amazing high-end light fixture. The pair is executed to a high standard
Metal, Chrome
Italian glass Pendant ceiling Lights - A pair
Located in Dallas, TX
Set of two pairs of Italian, Mid-Century Modern pendant chandeliers, circa 1970s. The four vintage
Stainless Steel
Pair of Italian Amethyst Crystal Light Fixtures. Sold Individually.
Located in New York, NY
Pair of circa 1940's Italian beaded light fixtures. Sold Individually. Measurements: Current drop
Crystal, Metal
Pair of 24-light chandeliers in patinated brass. 1980s.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of 24-light chandeliers in patinated brass with radiating tube decoration. Italian
Brass
Pair of Etched Glass Light Fixtures, Sold Individually
Located in New York, NY
Pair of 1950's frosted and etched glass light fixtures with 3 interior lights. Sold Individually
Glass
$16,000 / item
Pair of French Crystal Light Fixtures, Sold Individually
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1940's French crystal light fixtures with 6 candelabra interior lights and amethyst
Bronze
Pair of Murano Glass Light Fixtures, Sold Individually
Located in New York, NY
Pair of 1960's clear glass light fixtures with 6 interior candelabra lights. Sold Individually
Murano Glass
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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