German Mid-Century "Cocoon" Wavy Chandelier by Goldkant, 1970s
By Friedel Wauer, Goldkant Leuchten
Located in Badajoz, Badajoz
Beauty and unique German "Cocoon" Chandelier. This Chandelier was designed and manufactured during the 1970s in Germany by Friedel Wauer for Goldkant Leuchten. The body dimension is ...
Metal
Custom Round Tiered Murano Chandelier with Wavy Clear Glass
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Tiered chandelier with 121 clear glass pieces with chrome frame. Can be done in different color glass and finishes.
Chrome
Spanish Midcentury Gilt Metal Sunburst Chandelier with Wavy Rays, USA Wired
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Spanish Midcentury gilt metal sunburst chandelier with wavy rays and distressed patina. This Spanish Midcentury gilt metal sunburst chandelier enchants with its radiant design and ...
Metal
Large Early 6 Light Twisted Rope Chandelier - Frosted and Wavy Prismatic Shades
Located in Peekskill, NY
This is one of the earliest all electric chandeliers. This large 46 inch diameter chandelier has the look of a gas lamp but is one of the very early examples produced for the beginni...
Brass
Modern Italian Wavy Beige Textured Murano Glass Satin Brass Pendant/Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
A post-modern playful suspension couture light fixture, a creation entirely handcrafted in Italy with floral stylized shape, the satin brass structure decorated all around with 16 ju...
Nickel
Modern Italian Wavy Beige Textured Murano Glass Satin Brass Pendant/Chandelier
By Cosulich Interiors & Antiques
Located in New York, NY
A post-modern playful suspension couture light fixture, a creation entirely handcrafted in Italy with floral stylized shape, the satin brass structure decorated all around with 16 ju...
Nickel
Modern Italian Wavy Pink Textured Murano Glass Satin Nickel Pendant/Chandelier
By Cosulich Interiors & Antiques
Located in New York, NY
A post-modern playful suspension couture light fixture, a creation entirely handcrafted in Italy with floral stylized shape, the satin nickel structure decorated all around with 16 j...
Nickel
Modern Italian Wavy Pink Textured Murano Glass Satin Nickel Pendant/Chandelier
By Cosulich Interiors & Antiques
Located in New York, NY
A post-modern playful suspension couture light fixture, a creation entirely handcrafted in Italy with floral stylized shape, the satin nickel structure decorated all around with 16 j...
Nickel
Modern Italian Wavy Blue Textured Murano Glass Satin Nickel Pendant/Chandelier
By Cosulich Interiors & Antiques
Located in New York, NY
A post-modern playful suspension couture light fixture, a creation entirely handcrafted in Italy with floral stylized shape, the satin nickel structure decorated all around with 16 j...
Nickel
Modern Italian Wavy Blue Textured Murano Glass Satin Nickel Pendant/Chandelier
By Cosulich Interiors & Antiques
Located in New York, NY
A post-modern playful suspension couture light fixture, a creation entirely handcrafted in Italy with floral stylized shape, the satin nickel structure decorated all around with 16 j...
Nickel
$5,733 / item
Wavy and Streaked Murano Glass Suspension
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Brass suspensions on which are placed different shaped Murano glass slabs streaked and tinted.
Brass
$5,733 / item
Wavy and Streaked Green Murano Glass Suspension
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Brass suspensions on which are placed different shaped Murano glass slabs streaked and tinted in bright green.
Glass, Braid
Handmade Wicker Ceiling Lamp with Wavy Shapes
Located in Marbella, ES
Lámpara de techo de mimbre con formas onduladas, hecha a mano
Wicker
Murano Wavy Bell Shaped Carlo Nason Ceiling Light Pendant
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Italian Murano Carlo Nason blue and clear textured glass pendant chandelier. Fixture uses regular A base bulb. Newly wired with all new brass fittings including chain and ceiling cap...
Brass
Modern Italian Wavy Olive Green Textured Murano Glass Satin Nickel Pendant
By Cosulich Interiors & Antiques
Located in New York, NY
A post-modern playful suspension couture light fixture, a creation entirely handcrafted in Italy with floral stylized shape, the satin nickel structure decorated all around with 16 j...
Nickel
Industrial Green Wavy X-Ray Mercury Glass Pendant Light 10 in. Dia.
Located in New York, NY
Industrial style pendant light with a wavy mercury glass shade coated in a vibrant green color, paired with a nickel finished chain and a black canopy. The green mercury glass shade ...
Steel
Spanish Midcentury Gilt Metal Sunburst Light Fixture with Wavy Rays, US Wired
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Spanish gilt metal sunburst light fixture from the Midcentury period with wavy rays. This stunning Spanish gilt metal sunburst light fixture from the Midcentury period captivates w...
Metal
J.T. Kalmar Smoke and Clear Panel Chandelier
By Murano Glass Sommerso, J.T. Kalmar
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
Kalmar, Italy smoke and clear glass 19 panel chandelier, circa 1970. Wavy ice affect hanging curved glass panels. 3 tiers and 5 lights.
Glass
19th Century French Gothic Forged Iron Six Candles Chandelier
Located in Paris, FR
On wavy shapes, the chandelier is decorated with leaves and flowers in forged iron.
Iron
Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Grapevine Chandelier in Carved Wood, Metal, Glass
Located in Antwerp, BE
The overall design has a strong organic character, typical of European Art Nouveau and Jugendstil lighting from the early 20th century. The chandelier is fitted with six E27 light s...
Wrought Iron
Large Impressive Iron and Wavy Glass Lantern Chandelier
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Large impressive American made iron lantern having handsome acanthus leaf decoration on the sides and very top with wonderful wavy glass panels. 4 40 watt candle lights inside. 18"...
Iron
$1,200Sale Price|50% Off
Smoky Murano Pendant by Carlo Nason for Mazzega
By Mazzega, Carlo Nason
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Italian pendant chandelier with curved "wavy" smoky and clear Murano glass petals mounted on brass frame, designed by Carlo Nason made by Mazzega in Italy, circa 1970s Diamet...
Murano Glass
Unavailable
H 17.72 in Dm 16.54 in
Kalmar Flush Mount Chandelier Wavy Frosted Ice Glass Nickeled Sputnik, 1960s
By Kalmar Lighting
Located in Nierstein am Rhein, DE
The modernist flush mount or chandelier takes nine E14 standard screw bulbs to illuminate.
Brass, Nickel
Ring Chandelier, Opal and Brass by Bent Karlby for Lyfa, 1940s
By Bent Karlby, Lyfa
Located in Frederiksberg, DK
Three handblown double opal glass shades with an organic shape, complimented and connected by a beautiful wavy brass frame. The chandelier is suspended by three white fabric cords en...
Brass
Large Midcentury Wavy Waterfall Chrome Chain Chandelier
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Large midcentury wavy waterfall chrome chain chandelier This is a very unusual design the wavy waterfall tiers are hung with fine chrome chains Inside the pendant takes 6 bulbs g...
Chrome
Abstract Black Resin Wavy Spoke Chandelier, France, Contemporary
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary French black resin abstract wavy spoke chandelier. The light bulb is in the center of the chandelier.
Resin
Rare Vintage Brass & Lucite Strand Wavy Venini Style Chandelier
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Very fine and rare form clear lucite/acrylic and brass chandelier having a ribbon twisted lower which is accented by a wavy venini style upper.
Brass
Murano Rugiadoso Glass Wavy Bell Shaped Chandelier or Pendant
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Italian Murano pendant ceiling light with ribbed clear glass, the reverse side is in the "Rugiadoso" technique with scattered particles of glass to diffuse light. Fixture uses regula...
Brass
Wavy Mirrored Mercury Glass Pendent
Located in Peekskill, NY
We have a nice collection of these wavy mirrored pendants. All have white and brass porcelain sockets. From hook to bulb they are eight inches with an 11 inch diameter.
Mid Century Wavy Scandinavian Pendant Lamp, 1970s
Located in ROTTERDAM, ZH
Mid century scandinavian pendant lamp with a wavy structure. The lamp out is made out of beige, plastic material. This gives the lamp a light and airy feel. The lamp requires an E27/...
Glass
19th Century French Brass Lantern with Original Wavy Glass
Located in Lincoln, GB
A Rare 19th Century French Brass Vestibule Lantern with Original Wavy Glass This exquisite 19th-century French pendant is a masterclass in understated elegance. Retaining its origina...
Brass
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H 11.82 in Dm 11.82 in
Pair of Spherical Cocoon Pendant Lights Featuring Wavy Structure, Germany 1970s
By Goldkant Leuchten, Friedel Wauer
Located in Milano, IT
Measuring approximately 30cm in diameter each, they feature an internal wavy structure that softens their geometric appearance, making them vibrant pieces to elegantly illuminate any...
Resin
Continental Rustic Gilt Iron Chandelier with Deer
Located in Queens, NY
Mid-20th century Rustic Continental gilt iron chandelier with a wavy ring form having 4 lights and reindeer figures supported by 4 chains.
Iron
A 1970s Mazzega Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Huge Cascade Chandelier
By Mazzega
Located in Aci Castello, IT
The arrangement of glass elements in a cascading creates a dynamic and visually interesting composition, allowing the light to filter through the various wavy glass pieces. Chandelie...
Brass
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H 55.52 in Dm 17.72 in
A 1970s Mazzega Mid-Century Modern Amber and White Murano Glass Chandelier
By Mazzega
Located in Aci Castello, IT
The arrangement of glass elements in a cascading creates a dynamic and visually interesting composition, allowing the light to filter through the various wavy glass pieces. Chandelie...
Brass
Antique French Iron Lantern Chandelier
Located in Hixson, TN
Antique French iron lantern chandelier with the wavy glass.
Sold
H 23 in W 24 in D 25 in
Mid Century Modern Wavy Form Venini Murano Glass Chandelier Light Fixture
By Venini
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Large Unique Vintage Mid Century Modern Venini Murano Glass Chandelier with a very cool wavy metal brass finished frame and 12 interior lights for maximum illumination.
Metal, Brass
Rare Wavy Mirrored X-Ray Pendent
By X-Ray Lamp Company
Located in Peekskill, NY
We have seen many X-Ray mirrored glass shades and they are all desirable. This wavy example is rare and unique. The look is less industrial than most of the mirror reflectors and is...
Glass
2 x Handmade Wicker Ceiling Lamp with Wavy Shapes
Located in Marbella, ES
2 x Handmade Wicker Ceiling Lamp with Wavy Shapes
Wicker
La Murrina Murano Wavy Art Glass Golden Lines Pendant, 1960s
By Murano 5, Mazzega
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Stunning vintage Murano art glass pendant with a wide, wavy appearance resembling a large golden flower. The clear thick mouthblown glass is soft and smooth on the outside while thou...
Metal, Brass
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H 11.82 in Dm 11.82 in
Pair of Spherical Cocoon Pendant Lights Featuring Wavy Structure, Germany 1970s
By Friedel Wauer, Goldkant Leuchten
Located in Milano, IT
Measuring approximately 30cm in diameter each, they feature an internal wavy structure that softens their geometric appearance, making them vibrant pieces to elegantly illuminate any...
Resin
Art Deco Vintage Chandelier Circular Brass Hugo Gorge circa 1930 Vienna
By Hugo Gorge
Located in Vienna, AT
A beautiful vintage wavy line chandelier from brass partly blackened impresses through its timeless and plain design.
Metal
Art Deco Vintage Circular Brass Chandelier Hugo Gorge circa 1930 Vienna
By Hugo Gorge
Located in Vienna, AT
A stunning wavy line chandelier with soft yellow cords by Hugo Gorge circa 1930 Vienna connected with six cords and brass fittings.
Brass
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H 47.25 in Dm 27.17 in
Art Deco Brass Yellow Vintage Chandelier or Pendant Hugo Gorge Austria, 1930s
By Hugo Gorge
Located in Vienna, AT
The chandelier shows a wavy line design and the brass tubes are partly stained.
Brass
Pair of Large Metal Six-Light Lanterns or Chandeliers with Glass Panels
Located in Milford, NH
A fine pair of large metal six light lanterns or chandeliers with wavy glass panels. The pair are wired to be used on either a sideboard or table but can also be hung.
Metal
Orrefors Tiered Glass Chandelier with Wavy Strips & Scallop Edge
By Orrefors
Located in New York, NY
Orrefors tiered glass bowl chandelier with etched wavy strips, scalloped edge and inner glass bowl and glass neck with brass hardware.
Brass
Creamy Wavy Murano Pendant Lamp
By Flavio Poli
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Hand blown and hand worked by artisans in Murano Italy.
Blown Glass
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H 23.23 in W 16.93 in D 42.52 in
French Mid-Century Brass and Wavy Perspex Chandelier by Maison Arlus
By Arlus
Located in Brussels, Ixelles
Maison Arlus chandelier with 4x white wavy and textured perspex light shades with a black perspex accent placed on a brass cross shaped structure.
Brass
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H 28.75 in Dm 31.5 in
Art Deco French Wavy Nickeled Metal Chandelier & Clip-On Textile Shades, 1930s
Located in Brussels, Ixelles
Decorative French chandelier dating from the 1930s. The fixture is suspended to 3x wire cables with a wavy nickeled metal structure topped by 6x clip-on textile shades.
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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