$3,840 / item
HU01M Pendant Lamp L by Taiwan Lantern
Located in Geneve, CH
HU01M Pendant Lamp L by Taiwan Lantern Dimensions: D 57 x W 57 x H 50 cm.
Metal
$6,384 / item
PP01B Pendant Lamp XL by Taiwan Lantern
Located in Geneve, CH
PP01B Pendant Lamp XL by Taiwan Lantern Dimensions: D 47 x W 47 x H 63 cm.
Metal
$3,946 / item
PP01B Pendant Lamp L by Taiwan Lantern
Located in Geneve, CH
PP01B Pendant Lamp L by Taiwan Lantern Dimensions: D 42 x W 42 x H 52 cm.
Metal
$6,066 / item
HU03M Pendant Lamp XL by Taiwan Lantern
Located in Geneve, CH
HU03M Pendant Lamp XL by Taiwan Lantern Dimensions: D 65 x W 65 x H 55 cm.
Metal
$3,592 / item
HU03B Pendant Lamp L by Taiwan Lantern
Located in Geneve, CH
HU03B Pendant Lamp L by Taiwan Lantern Dimensions: D 42 x W 42 x H 52 cm.
Metal
$3,592 / item
HU01B Pendant Lamp L by Taiwan Lantern
Located in Geneve, CH
HU01B Pendant Lamp L by Taiwan Lantern Dimensions: D 42 x W 42 x H 52 cm.
Metal
$16,280 / item
Lamp One 9-Light Chandelier in Walnut by Formaminima
Located in Geneve, CH
Lamp one 9-light chandelier in walnut by Formaminima Dimensions: H 111.9 x 30 x 30 cm Materials: Lamp body in walnut, oil finish Ultra-thin anti-reflection crystal diffuser Ins...
Brass
$11,367 / item
Lamp One 6-Light Chandelier in Walnut by Formaminima
Located in Geneve, CH
Decorative pendant lamp for indoor use. Both The Single Suspension Series as well as The Chandelier Series arecharacterized by the same endless passion for simplicity and attentio...
Brass
Rare Ceiling Lamp in Opaline Glass and Walnut, 1950's
By Svend Åge Madsen
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare Ceiling Lamp in Opaline Glass and Walnut, 1950's Additional Information: Material: Opaline glass and walnut Style: Mid century, Scandinavian Produced in Denmark Dimensions (W x...
Opaline Glass, Walnut
Cork and Walnut Hanging Lamp from USA
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A well scaled and unusual hanging pendant lamp having sculptural cork ends capped with turned wood finials and a central fabric wrapped hexagonal shade.
Cork, Wood
Handcrafted Laurent Suspension Lamp with Walnut Accents by Nolita Harbour
Located in Carvalhosa, PT
The Laurent suspension lamp is a striking statement piece that merges modern design with artisanal craftsmanship. This sculptural chandelier features a circular metal frame adorned w...
Brass
$2,061 / set
Set Of 2 Esse Pendant Lamps by Saadia Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Set Of 2 Esse Pendant Lamps by Saadia Design Dimensions: D 20 x W 60 x H 145 cm.
Opaline Glass, Walnut
$1,160Sale Price|32% Off
Handcrafted, "Iris", Walnut Ceiling Lamp by MacMaster, United Kingdom, 2020
By Mac Master
Located in Madrid, ES
Handcrafted ceiling lamp designed by the British lighting studio "MacMaster". This lamp, model "Iris", is composed of 18 curved wood leaves that create an organic shape and ambient ...
Walnut
$1,320Sale Price|20% Off
Mid Century Sculpted Hanging Swag Lamp Chandelier Pendant Light
Located in Baltimore, MD
Can add/subtract chain for taller/shorter ceiling. This pendant lamp embodies the quintessence of Mid-Century design.
Brass
Modern Pendant Lamp 'Thula 562.23' by Federica Biasi x Tooy
By Federica Biasi, TOOY
Located in Paris, IDF
Thula 562.23 by Frederica Biasi x Tooy Pendant Lamp Compliant with USA electric system Model sold: - hardware sand black - details in satin nickel - shade in walnut canaletto Mat...
Metal, Aluminum
$4,596Sale Price / item|20% Off
21st Essen Suspension Lamp Walnut Handmade in Portugal by Wood Tailors Club
Located in RIO TINTO, PT
Frequently the opulence is hidden inside the club’s walls, increasing the mysterious wonder atmosphere surrounding them. With a sumptuous look, Essen suspension lamp is inspired by L...
Walnut
$1,212Sale Price|63% Off
French Walnut, Chrome and Glass Ceiling Lustre Eight Lamps, circa 1960
Located in Labrit, Landes
Pendant light chandelier, France, mid-century Eight lamps mounted on a painted wooden fixture, carved in the cactus style. Lustre for a large room. The wooden cups and the bulb holde...
Wood
$1,154 / item
Copper Floor Lamp
By Steven Banken
Located in Eindhoven, NL
The copper floor lamp is a unique design by Steven Banken as a follow up on his popular Copper Lamp (pendant).
Copper
Interesting Art Deco ceiling lamp, Poland, 1950s.
Located in Chorzów, PL
Interesting Art Deco ceiling lamp, Poland, 1950s. Very good condition, after professional renovation. Wood: walnut Dimensions: height: 17 cm, width: 64 cm, depth: 56 cm
Walnut
Art Deco ceiling lamp, Poland, 1950s. After renovation.
Located in Chorzów, PL
Art Deco ceiling lamp, Poland, 1950s. Very good condition, after professional renovation. Wood: walnut Dimensions: height 23 cm, width 63 cm, depth 57 cm
Walnut
Stylish Art Deco lamp, Poland, mid-20th century.
Located in Chorzów, PL
Stylish Art Deco lamp, Poland, mid-20th century. Very good condition, after professional renovation. Wood: walnut Dimensions: height: 51 cm, width: 35 cm, depth: 32 cm
Walnut
Art Deco lamp/ceiling, Poland, 1950s.
Located in Chorzów, PL
Art Deco lamp/ceiling, Poland, 1950s. Very good condition, after renovation and electrical check. Wood: walnut dimensions: height 22 cm width 46 cm depth 46 cm
Glass, Walnut
$6,384 / item
Lamp One Collection Chandelier by Formaminima
Located in Geneve, CH
Lamp One collection chandelier by Formaminima Dimensions: 30 x 30 x H 68 cm Materials: Lamp bodies available in Calacatta marble, satin solid brass, walnut solid wood.
Marble, Brass
$458 / item
Brass Lamp No.1 - Oak Top
By Steven Banken
Located in Eindhoven, NL
Our well known copper lamp is also available in 2mm thick solid brass. The parts are shaped on the same type of machine, the lathe. Brass Lamp is available with three different wood ...
Brass
$1,790 / item
Lamp One Wood 02 by Formaminima
By Formaminima
Located in Geneve, CH
Materials: body lamp: walnut briarwood, crystal glass diffuser, Limoges porcelain sheets, biscuit-finish.
Crystal, Brass
Iris Chandelier: Modern Brass Ceiling Light Kinetic Lamp
By lightexture
Located in Troy, NY
The Iris chandelier is composed of four Iris shades balancing off two black stained Australian wooden Boomerang. Each shade can be adjusted to have an upward pointing light, a downwa...
Brass
Iris Melody: Modern Brass Chandelier Light Kinetic Ceiling Lamp
By lightexture
Located in Troy, NY
This Elongated chandelier is a modern statement. Our design considers the atmosphere created by the light that shines out of the fixture as much as the design of the fixture itself. ...
Brass
$4,853 / item
Lamp One Wood Duet Chandelier by Formaminima
By Formaminima
Located in Geneve, CH
Lamp one wood duet chandelier by Formaminima Dimensions: D30 x W30 x H 68 cm (adjustable height). Materials: Body lamps: handcrafted solid Canaletto walnut wood, matt oil finish C...
Crystal, Brass
$5,442 / item
Lamp One Collection Chandelier 02 by Formaminima
By Formaminima
Located in Geneve, CH
Lamp one collection chandelier 02 by Formaminima. Dimensions: D 30 x W 30 x H 68 cm. Materials: body lamps: handcrafted solid Arabescato Orobico grey and orange, polished finish; ...
Crystal, Marble, Brass
$7,476Sale Price / item|20% Off
21st Bruce Suspension Lamp Wood Made in Portugal by Wood Tailors
Located in RIO TINTO, PT
Inspired by the gentlemen's lifestyle of the time and giving it a modern touch, Wood Tailors' designers conceived the Bruce Suspension Lamp. Bruce is meticulously handcrafted in waln...
Walnut
$1,198Sale Price / set|60% Off
1960s Vintage Bentwood Globe Pendant Lamp Swag Light Cabin Modern Lodge Lantern
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Hyattsville, MD
A pair of wonderful and high quality 1960s American-made walnut stained pendant lamps. New wiring has been installed.
Wood
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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