$14,500 / item
H 72 in Dm 59 in
Italian Contemporary White Black & Brass 24-Light Modern Asymmetric Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
of 12 asymmetric bent arms to support 24 lights enclosed in blown opaline glass globes of very high
Metal, Brass
$600
H 38 in W 20 in D 20 in
Asymmetrical Satin Glass Post Modern Light Fixture Made in Italy by Foscarini
By Foscarini
Located in New York, NY
Chic Post Modern Italian design frosted glass pendant chandelier by noted and respected maker
Metal
Black Double Circuit Globe Pendant Light
By Michele Varian
Located in Brooklyn, NY
An asymmetrical metal pendant light to illuminate your dining room, living room, kitchen. This
Steel
Brass Double Circuit Globe Pendant Light
By Michele Varian
Located in Brooklyn, NY
An asymmetrical metal pendant light to illuminate your dining room, living room, kitchen. This
Brass
Copper Double Circuit Globe Pendant Light
By Michele Varian
Located in Brooklyn, NY
An asymmetrical copper pendant light to illuminate your dining room, living room, kitchen. This
Copper
Black Enamel Asymmetrical Vintage Industrial Pendant Light
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Asymmetrical black industrial lamp. Rare model used in warehouses and factories Weight: 1.90 kg
Enamel
French Black Enamel Asymmetrical Vintage Industrial Pendant Light
Located in Amsterdam, NL
French Asymmetrical black Industrial pendant by SGDG reflecto lux Rare model used in warehouses
Enamel
Asymmetrical White Enamel Vintage Industrial Bakelite Top Pendant Light
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Asymmetrical industrial lamp made of white enamel with brown Bakelite top. White interior
Enamel
Asymmetrical 6-light chandelier Maison Lunel Circa 1950
By Maison Lunel
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
, with asymmetrical brass light arms. The arms support oval shades. This chandelier has been restored
Metal, Brass
Sold
H 21.66 in W 49.61 in D 31.5 in
Asymmetrical chandelier with six lighted arms by Maison Lunel, circa 1950
By Royal Lumière, Maison Lunel
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Chandelier in brass and black lacquered metal, composed of a circular base in patinated brass, on which are fixed six black lacquered metal arms, supporting 6 oval shades, fixed o...
Brass
French Black Enamel Asymmetrical Vintage Industrial Pendant Light
Located in Amsterdam, NL
French Asymmetrical black industrial pendant by SGDG reflecto lux Rare model used in warehouses
Enamel
Sold
H 19.69 in Dm 12.21 in
French Black Enamel Asymmetrical Vintage Industrial Cast Iron Pendant Light
Located in Amsterdam, NL
French Asymmetrical black industrial pendant Black enamel with cast iron top Rare model used in
Enamel, Iron
Sold
H 23.63 in W 44.1 in D 33.47 in
Asymmetrical chandelier with four lighted arms by Maison Lunel, circa 1950
By Maison Lunel
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Chandelier in black lacquered metal composed of four asymmetrical light arms slightly curved. Each
Metal
Sold
H 24.81 in W 55.12 in D 40.95 in
Asymmetrical chandelier with six lighted arms by Maison Lunel, circa 1950
By Maison Lunel
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Chandelier in black lacquered metal composed of six asymmetrical light arms slightly curved. Each
Metal
1970s Asymmetrical Hanging Chrome and Glass Orb Pendent Light
Located in New York, NY
Asymmetrical hanging chrome and glass orb pendant light, USA, 1970s. Pair available, priced
Chrome
$15,640
H 27.56 in W 94.49 in D 39.38 in
Gianfranco Frattini Brown Velvet Sesann Three-Seater Sofa for Cassina, 1972
By Gianfranco Frattini, Cassina
Located in Vicenza, IT
Sesann three-seater sofa, designed by Gianfranco Frattini in 1970 and produced by the Italian manufacturer Cassina. It features brown alpaca velvet upholstery and a chrome tubular ca...
Chrome
$13,995 / item
H 44.5 in Dm 58 in
Italian Modern 24-Light Brass and Lavender Periwinkle Murano Glass Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary custom made rectangular chandelier of exclusive fine geometric design with a Sputnik inspiration, entirely handcrafted in Italy. The brass structure is decorated with 24...
Brass
$6,950 / item
H 47.25 in Dm 21.66 in
Florian Schulz Double Onos 55-Pendant Lamp with Side Counter Weights
By Florian Schulz
Located in Berlin, DE
Really beautiful Florian Schulz double Onos 55-pendant lamp with one E27 / model for each lamp 100 Watt bulbs. Also available in US wired.
Brass
Murano Sputnik Spherical Green Glass and Brass Chandelier
Located in Roma, Lazio
A fantastic emerald green sputnik, with a surprising design and for its very low height, which allows it to fit in both high and low ceilings. Very elegant, it will furnish and decor...
Brass
Bertu Counter Stools, White Oak Counter Stool, Chile Stool
By Bertu Furniture
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Bertu Counter Stools, White Oak Counter Stool, Chile Stool This White Oak Chile Counter Stool is beautifully constructed from solid wood in Ohio, USA. The stool is chunky and modern...
Wood, Oak
$7,820 / item
H 47.25 in Dm 39.38 in
Midcentury Sputnik Spherical Green Glass and Brass Chandelier, 2000
Located in Roma, Lazio
A fantastic sputnik of green color, amazing design due to its very particular shape of these green glass spheres and for the fantastic brass rods. Very elegant, will furnish and deco...
Brass
Rare White Perspex by Angelo Lelii for Arredoluce Signed
By Angelo Lelii, Arredoluce
Located in Rovereta, Repubblica di San Marino
Rare white Perspex hanging lamp with frosted glass dome and brass fittings by Angelo Lelii for Arredoluce signed , Italy c. 1958. Publications: Pansera A., Palmaghini A., Padoan A., ...
Glass
Teal Murano Glass Long Chandelier
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Horizontal brass chandelier covered with layers of grooved teal Murano glass panels.
Brass
Long Chandelier in Murano Glass by Studio Glustin
By Glustin Creation
Located in Saint-Ouen (PARIS), FR
Long chandelier in patinated brass with globes and plates in Murano glass. Creation by Studio Glustin.
Brass
Swedish Designer, Sofa, Birch, Zebrawood, Fabric, Sweden, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A birch, zebrawood and white fabric sofa designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1930s. Seat height: 16"
Fabric, Birch, Zebra Wood
Long Chandelier in Patinated Brass by Studio Glustin
By Glustin Creation
Located in Saint-Ouen (PARIS), FR
Long chandelier in patinated brass and opaline glass. Creation by Studio Glustin.
Brass
Nesting tables by Mathieu Matégot
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Trois tables gigognes par Mathieu Matégot en métal perforé.
Metal
$9,995 / item
H 48.43 in W 55.91 in D 5.91 in
Marmorea English Style Black Marble Bolection Fireplace Mantle
Located in London, GB
A very deep moulded bolection style fireplace, a reproduction of an early 19th century, Ashburton marble surround from our antique catalogue. In black marble, raised up on square foo...
Marble
Murano Glass and Brass Mid-Century Chandelier and Pendant, 2020
Located in Roma, Lazio
Particular circular sputnik, with brass structure and Murano glass spheres. It looks like a system of planets that gravitate circularly. A chandelier with a unique design of its kind...
Brass
$6,824 / set
H 28.75 in W 34.26 in D 34.65 in
CIR 1960's DE SEDE DS-44 RECLINING BROWN BUFFALO NECK LEATHER ARMCHAIR & OTTOMAN
By De Sede
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning fully restored Mid Century Modern circa 1960’s De Sede DS44 armchair with matching ottoman whi...
Leather
$6,962Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 43.31 in W 106.3 in D 92.52 in
Mid-century Modern Judy Bed Designers Guild Handmade in Portugal by Ottiu
Located in RIO TINTO, PT
The Judy Bed is a luxurious tribute to the timeless elegance of Judy Garland. This exquisite piece embodies classic Hollywood glamour and is designed to elevate any bedroom with its ...
Textile, Bouclé, 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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