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French 1940s Whimsical Pendant
Located in New York, NY
A polished chrome handcrafted French 1940s four-light flush or pendant chandelier. It can be used
Category

Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Chrome

Large Pair of Moroccan Style Lantern Pendant Lights by Feldman Lighting c. 1960
By Feldman Lighting Co.
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Large dramatic pair of gilded Moroccan Modern pendant lights by Feldman Lighting in excellent
Category

Vintage 1960s American Hollywood Regency Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Camo Pendant Lighting from the Flashlight Collection
Located in New York, NY
The Camo pendant lighting piece is designed by New York designer Joe Ginsberg for Tempo Luxury Home
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Blown Glass

French Opaline Whimsical 1970s 5-Light Pendants
Located in New York, NY
A wonderful French 1970s chrome 5-light fixture with opaline glass globe shades. Newly Rewired.
Category

Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Chrome

Extraordinary and Whimsical Serpent Plaster Cone Pendant Light
Located in East Hampton, NY
This is whimsical and beautiful with a large conical pendant flaring out. One edison bulb to
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Late 20th Century American Organic Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Plaster

Camo Pendant Lighting in Emerald from the Flashlight Collection
Located in New York, NY
The Camo pendant lighting piece is designed by New York designer Joe Ginsberg for Tempo Luxury Home
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Blown Glass

Classique Pendant Chandelier by Badari
By Badari Lighting
Located in Milan, IT
pendants, seemingly floating above the composition, a detail infusing the piece with whimsical allure.
Category

2010s Italian Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Brass

Whimsical French Belle Époque Gilt Bronze Cherub Gasolier Pendant Chandelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A fine whimsical French Belle Époque gilt and ebonized bronze cherub four-light gasolier pendant
Category

Antique Early 1900s French Belle Époque Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Bronze

Whimsical French Belle Époque Gilt Bronze Cherub Gasolier Pendant Chandelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A fine whimsical French Belle Époque gilt and ebonized bronze cherub four-light gasolier pendant
Category

Antique Early 1900s French Belle Époque Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Bronze

Whimsical Sciolari Chandelier
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Whimsical Sciolari chandelier.    
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Chrome

Camo Pendant Lighting in Steel Blue from the Flashlight Collection
Located in New York, NY
The Camo pendant lighting piece is designed by New York designer Joe Ginsberg for Tempo Luxury Home
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Blown Glass

Contemporary Pendant Lamp 'Nova' by AGO 'Black'
By AGO Lighting
Located in Paris, FR
Nova pendant lamp by AGO Lighting UL Listed Painted aluminum, white opal glass LED G9 240-110V
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Organic Modern Chandeliers and Pend...

Materials

Aluminum

Fine French 19th/20th Century Belle Époque Cherub Whimsical Chandelier Pendant
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A fine and charming whimsical French 19th/20th century belle époque three light gilt bronze figural
Category

Antique Early 1900s French Belle Époque Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Bronze

Contemporary Pendant Lamp 'Nova' by AGO 'Coral and Green'
By AGO Lighting
Located in Paris, FR
Nova pendant lamp by AGO Lighting UL Listed Painted aluminum, white opal glass LED G9 240-110V
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21st Century and Contemporary French Organic Modern Chandeliers and Pend...

Materials

Aluminum

Contemporary Pendant Lamp 'Nova' by AGO 'Pink and White'
By AGO Lighting
Located in Paris, FR
Nova pendant lamp by AGO Lighting UL Listed Painted aluminum, white opal glass LED G9 240-110V
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Organic Modern Chandeliers and Pend...

Materials

Aluminum

Whimsical Iron Pot Holder with Original Copper Utensils
Located in New Orleans, LA
Hand wrought iron pot holder with original copper utensils.
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Copper, Iron

Delicate and Whimsical Six Arm Twisted Pipe Gas Lamp.
Located in Peekskill, NY
bulb lighting a milk glass petticoat shade.
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century American Victorian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

French Belle Époque Gilt Bronze Four-Light Whimsical Chandelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A fine French Belle Époque gilt and patinated bronze figural four-light whimsical chandelier. The
Category

Antique Early 1900s French Belle Époque Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Bronze

Whimsical French Belle Époque Silvered Bronze 4-Light Cherub Figural Chandelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A Fine Whimsical French Belle Époque Silvered Bronze Four-Light Cherub Figural Hanging Chandelier
Category

Antique Early 1900s French Belle Époque Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Bronze

Whimsical French 19th/20th Century Gilt-Bronze Belle Époque Putto Chandelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A charming whimsical French 19th/20th century Belle Époque two-light gilt bronze figural chandelier
Category

Antique Early 1900s French Belle Époque Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Bronze

Angelo Lelii Model no.12452 Rare Whimsical Ceiling Light for Arredoluce 1955
By Angelo Lelii, Arredoluce
Located in New York, NY
Rare gray painted aluminum saucer shaped pendant light with colorful acrylic diffusers supported by
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Aluminum, Brass

Rare Paavo Tynell by Taito OY Whimsical Crystal and Brass Chandelier
By Paavo Tynell, Taito Oy
Located in Hudson, NY
Fabric shade model 3380 diameter 33 inch 30 depth Finland. Wired for U.S.
Category

Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Brass

Whimsical Spanish 1960's Six-Armed Gilt Metal Chandelier with Colored Glass
Located in Buchanan, NY
maintaining the highest standards of craftsmanship and design, our curated selection of vintage lighting
Category

Vintage 1960s Spanish Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Classique Chandelier Six Lights
By Badari Lighting
Located in Milan, IT
whimsical finishing touch that completes the composition.
Category

2010s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Alabaster, Bronze

Classique Chandelier Six Lights
Classique Chandelier Six Lights
H 35.44 in Dm 20.87 in
Glass Onion Pendant Lamp
By Il Paralume Marina
Located in Milan, IT
Boasting a whimsical shape, the precious mouth-blown glass diffuser lends this pendant lamp its
Category

2010s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Glass

Glass Onion Pendant Lamp
H 78.75 in W 5.91 in D 5.91 in
Murano Glass Aqua and Pink Pendants
Located in Austin, TX
Pair of Murano glass ridged pendants in the style of Ettore Sottsass. This pair each includes
Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Greta Grossman Grasshopper Pendant Lamp, Red
By Gubi, Greta Magnusson Grossman
Located in Berkeley, CA
The Gräshoppa pendant has emerged from Greta M. Grossman’s original lamp design from 1947, using
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and ...

Materials

Aluminum

Greta Grossman Grasshopper Pendant Lamp, Black
By Gubi, Greta Magnusson Grossman
Located in Berkeley, CA
The Gräshoppa Pendant has emerged from Greta M. Grossman’s original lamp design from 1947, using
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and ...

Materials

Aluminum

Greta Grossman Grasshopper Pendant Lamp, Grey
By Gubi, Greta Magnusson Grossman
Located in Berkeley, CA
The Gräshoppa pendant has emerged from Greta M. Grossman’s original lamp design from 1947, using
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and ...

Materials

Aluminum

Greta Grossman Grasshopper Pendant Lamp, White
By Gubi, Greta Magnusson Grossman
Located in Berkeley, CA
The Gräshoppa pendant has emerged from Greta M. Grossman’s original lamp design from 1947, using
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and ...

Materials

Aluminum

Gubi Satellite Outdoor Pendant by Mathieu Mategot
By Gubi, Mathieu Matégot
Located in New York, NY
Outdoor Pendant and Satellite Outdoor Floor Lamp are GUBI’s first lighting designs created specifically
Category

2010s Danish Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Aluminum

Gubi Satellite Outdoor Pendant by Mathieu Mategot
By Gubi, Mathieu Matégot
Located in New York, NY
Outdoor Pendant and Satellite Outdoor Floor Lamp are GUBI’s first lighting designs created specifically
Category

2010s Danish Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Aluminum

Colorful Pendant Lamp by Thomas Dariel
Located in Geneve, CH
Colorful pendant lamp by Thomas Dariel, Maison Dada Measures: Diameter 45 x Height 65 cm
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2010s French Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Colorful Pendant Lamp by Thomas Dariel
Colorful Pendant Lamp by Thomas Dariel
H 25.6 in W 17.72 in D 17.72 in
Colorful Pendant Lamp by Thomas Dariel
Located in Geneve, CH
Colorful pendant lamp by Thomas Dariel, Maison Dada Measures: Diameter 45 x height 65 cm
Category

2010s French Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Colorful Pendant Lamp by Thomas Dariel
Colorful Pendant Lamp by Thomas Dariel
H 25.6 in W 17.72 in D 17.72 in
Colorful Pendant Lamp by Thomas Dariel
Located in Geneve, CH
Colorful pendant lamp by Thomas Dariel, Maison Dada Measures: Diameter 45 x height 65 cm
Category

2010s French Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Colorful Pendant Lamp by Thomas Dariel
Colorful Pendant Lamp by Thomas Dariel
H 25.6 in W 17.72 in D 17.72 in
Mid-Century Modern Maple Leaf Pendant
Located in New York, NY
Whimsically etched with stylized leaf motifs, the lacy, frosted white glass is supported by a brass
Category

Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Art Glass

Oak Small Bennington Pendant by Hollis & Morris
Located in Geneve, CH
Oak Small Bennington pendant by Hollis & Morris Dimensions: 3ft x 36" x diameter 1.75" Materials
Category

2010s Canadian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Walnut Small Bennington Pendant by Hollis & Morris
Located in Geneve, CH
Walnut small Bennington pendant by Hollis & Morris Dimensions: 3ft x 36" x diameter 1.75
Category

2010s Canadian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Gamma E Pendant Light In Green/Black
By Mason Editions
Located in Milan, IT
Casting a warm, effervescent glow in a modern interior, this whimsical light pendant will infuse
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Aluminum

Gamma E Pendant Light In Green/Black
H 33.86 in W 4.73 in D 4.73 in
Walnut Large Bennington Pendant by Hollis & Morris
Located in Geneve, CH
Walnut large bennington pendant by Hollis & Morris Dimensions: 5ft x 60" x Diameter 1.75
Category

2010s Canadian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Walnut Wide Bennington Pendant by Hollis & Morris
Located in Geneve, CH
Walnut wide bennington pendant by Hollis & Morris Dimensions: 8ft x 96" x diameter 2.25
Category

2010s Canadian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Oak Medium Bennington Pendant by Hollis & Morris
Located in Geneve, CH
Oak medium Bennington pendant by Hollis & Morris Dimensions: 4ft x 48" x diameter 1.75" Materials
Category

2010s Canadian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Oak Large Bennington Pendant by Hollis & Morris
Located in Geneve, CH
Oak large Bennington pendant by Hollis & Morris Dimensions: 5ft x 60" x diameter 1.75" Materials
Category

2010s Canadian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Oak Wide Bennington Pendant by Hollis & Morris
Located in Geneve, CH
Oak wide Bennington pendant by Hollis & Morris Dimensions: 8ft x 96" x diameter 2.25" Materials
Category

2010s Canadian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Walnut Large Bennington Pendant by Hollis & Morris
Located in Geneve, CH
Walnut large bennington pendant by Hollis & Morris Dimensions: 5ft x 60" x diameter 1.75
Category

2010s Canadian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Greta Grossman Grasshopper Pendant Lamp, Black Glossy
By Gubi, Greta Magnusson Grossman
Located in Berkeley, CA
The Gräshoppa pendant has emerged from Greta M. Grossman’s original lamp design from 1947, using
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and ...

Materials

Aluminum

French 1950s Rope Pendant Light with Goose Motif
Located in Chicago, IL
Whimsical midcentury French rope pendant light with goose motif. The light bulb with white glass
Category

Vintage 1950s French Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Rope

Greta Grossman Grasshopper Pendant Lamp, Blue Grey
By Gubi, Greta Magnusson Grossman
Located in Berkeley, CA
The Gräshoppa pendant has emerged from Greta M. Grossman’s original lamp design from 1947, using
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and ...

Materials

Aluminum

Oak Extra Large Bennington Pendant by Hollis & Morris
Located in Geneve, CH
Oak extra large Bennington pendant by Hollis & Morris. Dimensions: 6ft x 72" x diameter 1.75
Category

2010s Canadian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Walnut Extra Large Bennington Pendant by Hollis & Morris
Located in Geneve, CH
Walnut extra large Bennington pendant by Hollis & Morris Dimensions: 6ft x 72" x diameter 1.75
Category

2010s Canadian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Italian Murano Blown Blue Swirl Pendant
Located in Westport, CT
Charming and unique blue swirl pendant with whimsical stem with matching ball and canopy. The glass
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Blown Glass

Greta Grossman Grasshopper Pendant Lamp, Alabaster White Glossy
By Gubi, Greta Magnusson Grossman
Located in Berkeley, CA
The Gräshoppa pendant has emerged from Greta M. Grossman’s original lamp design from 1947, using
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and ...

Materials

Aluminum

French Art Deco Frosted Glass Pendant Light, c. 1930
Located in Chicago, IL
This whimsical hanging pendant combines bold geometric metalwork with the soft refinement of French
Category

Early 20th Century French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Steel

Walnut Medium Bennington Up / Down Pendant by Hollis & Morris
Located in Geneve, CH
Walnut medium Bennington up / down pendant by Hollis & Morris Dimensions: 5ft x 60" x diameter
Category

2010s Canadian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Walnut Large Bennington Up / Down Pendant by Hollis & Morris
Located in Geneve, CH
Walnut large Bennington up / down pendant by Hollis & Morris. Dimensions: 6 ft x 72" x diameter
Category

2010s Canadian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Walnut Small Bennington Up/Down Pendant by Hollis & Morris
Located in Geneve, CH
Walnut small Bennington up/down pendant by Hollis & Morris Dimensions: 4ft x 48" x diameter 2.25
Category

2010s Canadian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Oak Medium Bennington Up / Down Pendant by Hollis & Morris
Located in Geneve, CH
Oak Medium Bennington Up/Down pendant by Hollis & Morris Dimensions: 5ft x 60" x Diameter 2.25
Category

2010s Canadian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Oak Small Bennington Up/Down Pendant by Hollis & Morris
Located in Geneve, CH
Oak Small Bennington Up/Down pendant by Hollis & Morris Dimensions: 4ft x 48" x Diameter 2.25
Category

2010s Canadian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Oak Large Bennington Up/Down Pendant by Hollis & Morris
Located in Geneve, CH
Oak large Bennington Up/Down pendant by Hollis & Morris Dimensions: 6ft x 72" x Diameter 2.25
Category

2010s Canadian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Pair of Greta Grossman Grasshopper Pendant Lamps, Blue Grey
By Gubi, Greta Magnusson Grossman
Located in Berkeley, CA
The Gräshoppa pendant has emerged from Greta M. Grossman’s original lamp design from 1947, using
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and ...

Materials

Aluminum

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Whimsical Lighting Pendant For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the whimsical lighting pendant you’re looking for. Each whimsical lighting pendant for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, glass and bronze. There are many kinds of the whimsical lighting pendant you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. Each whimsical lighting pendant bearing mid-century modern, Art Deco or Scandinavian Modern hallmarks is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made whimsical lighting pendant over the years, but those crafted by Gaetano Sciolari, Taito Oy and Paavo Tynell are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Whimsical Lighting Pendant?

Prices for a whimsical lighting pendant can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $650 and can go as high as $38,500, while the average can fetch as much as $3,800.

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.

Questions About Whimsical Lighting Pendant
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021
    A swag pendant light is a fixture that hangs from the ceiling and provides an often inexpensive light source while taking up very little space. Swag pendant lights take up little space — the fixture is typically a bare or shaded socket that is suspended from the ceiling by way of a robust metal chain or cord. A swag pendant also offers a variety of installation options and can enhance the overall look of the room. Shop a range of antique and vintage swag pendant lighting on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    Mini pendant lights are scaled-down versions of pendant lights that dangle from an overhead support. Unique mini-pendant lights are a wonderful way to set the ambiance for an entire space because they dangle in mid-air. On 1stDibs, shop vintage and antique pendant lights.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    The difference between pendant lights and chandeliers is not complicated. In terms of both style and function, chandeliers are not that different from pendant lights. The difference between a chandelier and pendant light is not how they look but rather the way in which they hang. Chandeliers are suspended with multiple branches that hold many bulbs while pendants typically dangle from one central cord or chain. Chandeliers tend to be more intricate and fancier, so if you're looking for something luxurious, then this might work best. With pendants, you’re likely to find a variety of examples in minimalistic modern styles; these would make great additions to any office space because of their versatility like being able to turn them on/off with ease. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique and vintage pendant lights and chandeliers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023
    Yes, you can put a pendant light above a kitchen sink. However, if you don’t already have a light receptacle in place, you may need to hire a professional electrician to run wiring to the area. Also, ensure that there is at least 30 to 36 inches of clearance below the light, so you can stand at the sink. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of pendant lights.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 17, 2023
    Yes, glass pendant lights get dusty. However, all lighting fixtures will eventually gather dust. Regularly wiping your pendant lights can reduce the presence of dust. Shop a variety of glass pendant lights on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    Where you hang a pendant light over a kitchen sink is largely a matter of personal preference. If you're installing a new light fixture, consider where you most need task lighting. You may find it better to hang the lamp off to one side to illuminate a food prep area. Generally, there should be 35 to 40 inches of space between the bottom of the pendant and the countertop to allow for adequate clearance. On 1stDibs, find a collection of pendant lights.

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