1960s French Wicker & Paper Pendant Light – Sculptural Southern Design
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
1960s French Wicker & Paper Pendant Light – Sculptural Southern Design Description: This is a rare pendant lamp made in France in the 1960s, crafted in wicker (jonc) and paper, refl...
Wicker, Paper
French Rattan Wicker Cylinder Pendant Light / Lantern, 1950s
Located in Barcelona, ES
French Modernist Rattan Pendant Lamp or Lantern. France, 1950s-1960s A cool handcrafted rattan drum shaped ceiling suspension lamp with wicker details to difusse the lightt. This eye...
Bamboo, Wicker, Cane, Rattan
Rattan Wicker Pagoda Pendant Light or Lantern
Located in Barcelona, ES
French Rattan Suspension Lamp // French Wicker Rattan Lantern // Midcentury Rattan Pendant Light
Wire
Large Wicker Fish Ceiling Light Mid Century France
By Mario Lopez Torres
Located in Hastings, GB
Superb large scale 1950’s wicker fish ceiling light, French. Due to their nature these original ceiling lights are incredibly rare to find from this period and especially in such goo...
Wicker
Black Painted Rattan Wicker Pagoda Shaped Pendant Light / Lantern
Located in Barcelona, ES
French Modernist Black Painted Rattan Suspension Lamp // French Black Wicker Rattan Lantern // Midcentury Rattan Pendant Light Patinated in Black Color
Wire
Drum Pendant Light / Lantern in Rattan and Wicker Weave, 1960
Located in Barcelona, ES
Spanish 1960s Mid-Century Modern bamboo and wicker wire pendant lamp or lantern. This stunning suspension lamp features a woven wicker drum shaped lampshade with triple bamboo sticks...
Bamboo, Wicker, Cane, Rattan, Paper
Smaller Scale Vintage Wicker Fish Ceiling Light France 1950's
By Mario Lopez Torres
Located in Hastings, GB
Superb mid century wicker fish ceiling light, French, 1950's Due to their nature these original ceiling lights are incredibly rare to find from this period and especially in such goo...
Wicker
$2,736Sale Price|20% Off
Large Rattan Wicker Wire Pagoda Pendant / Hanging Light, Patinated in White
Located in Barcelona, ES
Rattan and Wicker wire pagoda shaped pendant or chandelier in white patina. France, 1960s. This midcentury suspension lamp features a large wicker weave conical lampshade with bamboo...
Wire
Louis Sognot Rattan Pendant Hanging Light / Lantern, France 1950s
By Louis Sognot
Located in Barcelona, ES
Eye-catching Louis Sognot attributed rattan ceiling pendant hanging light, France, 1950s This lantern has an beautiful design featuring a semi-spherical rattan structure made of rat...
Wicker, Cane, Rattan, Paper
French Riviera Rattan Cylinder Ceiling Pendant Light / Lantern, 60's
Located in Barcelona, ES
Rattan pendant lamp with Chinoiserie Accents. France, 1960s Eye-catching handcrafted rattan cylinder shaped ceiling suspension lamp. This large lantern has a design featuring a cylin...
Wicker, Cane, Rattan
French Modernist Rattan Conical Pendant Light / Hanging Lamp with Circles Detail
Located in Barcelona, ES
Mid-Century Modern rattan pendant or lantern with wicker inner shade and circles decorations. France, 1950s. This sculptural pendant with conic shape has an unusual design with an in...
Wicker, Rattan
Mid-Century Modern French Pendant Light / Lantern in Rattan, Hand-crafted, 1950s
Located in Barcelona, ES
It has been carefully restored with traditional methods to preserve its original patina. Rattan Pendant Lamp // Coastal Pendant // Rattan Suspension Light // French Wicker Rattan ...
Bamboo, Wicker, Cane, Rattan
1960s French Wicker Dome Pendant Light
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Great vintage wicker dome light from France, 1960's. Beautiful woven dome wicker shades with newly added brown silk tassel detail. Newly re-wired and new brass canopy. Measures 14.25...
Brass
French Wicker Scalloped Dome Light
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Great vintage wicker dome light with scalloped edge detail from France. Newly re-wired and new brass canopy. Measures 16" D x 9.5" shade height x 60" overall height that can be adjus...
Brass
Large French Wicker Dome Light
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Great large-scale vintage wicker dome light from France, 1950s. Original tight woven wicker with wrapped raffia detail on top showing some nice age and wear. Interior has black iron ...
Brass, Iron
Mid Century French Wicker Fish Ceiling Light
Located in Hastings, GB
Superb 1950’s wicker fish ceiling light, French. Due to their nature these original ceiling lights are incredibly rare to find from this period and especially in such good condition....
Wicker
Enormous Wicker Parasol Ceiling Light
Located in Hastings, GB
Hand Crafted Wicker and Willow ceiling light of enormous proportions (170 cm Wide), this stunning pendant light has been rewired and fitted with large gold edison bayonet lamp holder...
Brass
Exceptional and Rare Mid Century French Wicker Fish Ceiling Light
Located in Hastings, GB
Superb 1950’s wicker fish ceiling light, French. Due to their nature these original ceiling lights are incredibly rare to find from this period and especially in such good condition....
Wicker
Large French Wicker Pendant Light
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Incredible extra large woven wicker pendant lights from France, 1970s. Single socket inside and original wicker circular chain links. Newly re-wired and new antique brass canopy cove...
Brass
Mid Century French Wicker Fish Ceiling Light
Located in Hastings, GB
Superb 1950’s wicker fish ceiling light, French. Due to their nature these original ceiling lights are incredibly rare to find from this period and especially in such good condition....
Wicker, Rattan
Mid Century French Wicker Fish Ceiling Light
Located in Hastings, GB
Superb 1950’s wicker fish ceiling light, French. Due to their nature these original ceiling lights are incredibly rare to find from this period and especially in such good condition....
Wicker, Rattan
Rare Mid Century French Wicker Fish Ceiling Light
Located in Hastings, GB
Superb 1960’s wicker fish ceiling light, French. Due to their nature these original ceiling lights are incredibly rare to find from this period and especially in such good condition....
Wicker
Mid Century French Wicker Fish Ceiling Light (3)
Located in Hastings, GB
Superb 1950’s wicker fish ceiling light, French. Due to their nature these original ceiling lights are incredibly rare to find from this period and especially in such good condition....
Wicker, Rattan
Mid Century Wicker Fisch Celling Light, France 1960s
Located in Hannover, DE
This charming little French pendant light is a real gem! It'll add a touch of elegance to any room, no matter what style it is. I'm happy to tell you that the total length is 63 cm, ...
Wicker
Rattan Bamboo and Wicker Pagoda Pendant or Hanging Light, 1960s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Bamboo Rattan and Wicker wire pagoda shaped pendant or chandelier, France, 1960s. This midcentury suspension lamp features a wicker weave conical lampshade with bamboo vertical cane...
Wire
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H 32.29 in W 19.69 in D 11.42 in
Exceptional and Rare Mid Century French Wicker Fish Ceiling Light
Located in Hastings, GB
Superb 1950’s wicker fish ceiling light, French. Due to their nature these original ceiling lights are incredibly rare to find from this period and especially in such good condition....
Wicker, Rattan
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H 26.38 in Dm 14.18 in
French Modernist Rattan Pendant Lantern / Hanging Light with Chinoiserie Accents
Located in Barcelona, ES
Mid-Century Modern rattan and wicker pendant or lantern accented by Oriental Details.
Brass
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H 35.04 in Dm 12.21 in
French Modernist Rattan Globe Pendant / Hanging Light with Chinoiserie Accents
Located in Barcelona, ES
Mid-Century Modern bamboo and rattan globe shaped pendant or lantern accented by Oriental Details, France, 1950s-1960s. This handcrafted ceiling lamp features a rattan spherical sha...
Wicker, Cane, Bamboo, Rattan
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H 41.34 in Dm 13.78 in
French Modernist Rattan Pagoda Pendant / Hanging Light with Chinoiserie Accents
Located in Barcelona, ES
One of a kind chinoiserie style handcrafted bamboo and Rattan Pagoda shape pendant lamp with a paper shade, France, 1950s. This rattan chandelier features a pagoda shape rattan hangi...
Wicker, Cane, Parchment Paper, Bamboo, Rattan
French Rattan and Macrame Large Pendant Lamp / Hanging Light with Fringe
Located in Barcelona, ES
France, 1960s-1970s. This beautiful pendant features a pagoda shaped shade handcrafted with rattan canes joined between them with wicker canes.
Cord, Wicker, Cane, Rattan, Textile
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H 33.47 in Dm 10.63 in
Rattan Drum Form Pendant Hanging Light with Chinoiserie Accents, France, 1950s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Handcrafted bamboo and rattan drum shaped chandelier with interior woven wicker / rattan shade. Manufactured at the Mid-Century Modern period with chinoiserie accents. France, 1950s...
Wicker, Cane, Bamboo, Rattan
Mid-Century Modern Wicker Fish Ceiling Light, Hand-Woven, 1950s
Located in Hannover, DE
This extraordinarily beautiful fish, woven from willow by an artist, dates from the 1950s to the 1960s. Its masterful design showcases the artistic skill of its creator. The fish has...
Wicker, Wood
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H 35.44 in Dm 13 in
Mid-Century Modern Bamboo Rattan Chinoiserie Pendant Hanging Light, France 1950s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Handcrafted bamboo and rattan pendant lamp with a paper shade. Manufactured at the Mid-Century Modern period with chinoiserie accents. France,1950s. Measurements: 33cm diameter; 90 ...
Cane, Parchment Paper, Wicker, Bamboo, Rattan
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H 27.96 in Dm 13.39 in
French Modernist Rattan Pendant Lantern / Hanging Light with Chinoiserie Accents
Located in Barcelona, ES
Pagoda suspension lamp, rattan, bamboo, France, 1960s. Mid-Century Modern bamboo and rattan oriental inspired pagoda shaped pendant or hanging light. This handcrafted ceiling lamp f...
Bamboo, Cane, Rattan, Wicker
Murano glas Pendant Light by Mazzega 1970 Italy
By Mazzega
Located in Palermo, PA
Amazing 1970s Pendant Light by Mazzega Murano A stunning pendant light from the 1970s, crafted by Mazzega Murano. The lamp features a beautiful flower-like shape in clear glass, acce...
Metal
$2,000 / item
H 8.5 in Dm 17.5 in
Vintage Inspired Handcrafted Fluted Farmhouse Porcelain Pendant Light
By DBO Home
Located in Sharon, CT
Classic, elegant, with a perfectly imperfect touch. We just love our new porcelain Parasol Fluted Pendants. Inspired by a vintage pie cover, we designed them to hang over our kitchen...
Brass
"Bold" Travertine Side Table
By Kiwano Concept
Located in Eindhoven, NB
A natural stone side table that redefines minimalistic elegance. Crafted from premium travertine, the BOLD side table features elegant lines and a clean design, making it a versatile...
Travertine
Leather Meander Wall Sconce
Located in Pound Ridge, NY
Our updated Meander Reader light with leather wrapped flexible arm and a larger cone shade and new upward angle feature. Bulb can be fully recessed. Comes with suggested LED bulb. ...
Brass
$6,500 / item
H 14 in W 36 in D 20 in
Modern Oval Coffee Table in Oak Wood Cylinder Base and Glass by Ercole Home
By Ercole Home
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Palazzo oval coffee table with green and ivory glass sits on 2 Rift White Oak Wood pedestals by Ercole Home. This new bespoke coffee table design by Ercole Home is available today fo...
Art Glass, Cut Glass, Walnut
$8,616Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 19.69 in W 70.87 in D 27.56 in
Alexander and Jones Sunday Daybed in Oak & Cream Bouclé Handcrafted to Order
Located in Cirencester, England
The Sunday Daybed is a signature made-to-order piece by Alexander and Jones, handcrafted in our Cotswolds studio, UK, from sculpted solid oak with our signature wave form frame and c...
Bouclé, Oak, Fabric, Textile, Upholstery, Wood, Hardwood
The 'Matisse' Etagere
Located in London, GB
The 'Matisse' wrought iron side table. A hand made and patinated wrought iron etagere with whimsical Matisse style cut-out decoration. Made to order based on a 1960s original. Avail...
Wrought Iron
$1,480Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 23.63 in W 17.72 in D 9.45 in
Chloe Rattan Table Lamps, Handcrafted Lighting, Organic Design, New
Located in Oxford, GB
A Pair of Chloe Rattan Table Lamps Handcrafted with care in our workshop, the Chloe Rattan Table Lamp is an original design that blends artisanal charm with organic elegance. Eac...
Rattan
$1,700 / item
H 15.75 in Dm 43.31 in
Contemporary Art Deco Mint green and Red powder coated Carousel 5 arms pendant
By Mambo Unlimited Ideas
Located in Lisbon, PT
Carousel suspension lamp has a delicate balance of form and function that produces a quiet, modern light ambiance for all to savour, with its Contemporary Art Deco lines. The struct...
Metal
$2,838 / item
H 24 in W 24 in D 24 in
Modern Fabric Pendant Light by Studio Mirei, Nebula 60, from Costantini
Located in New York, NY
The Nebula collection is drawn out of the interstellar clouds of dust and gas in space - regions where stars begin to form. Made of a woven natural fiber from the banana tree, which ...
Natural Fiber
$10,147Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 39.38 in Dm 39.38 in
Italian multicolor Rezzonico Chandelier 6 Arms Murano glass by Multiforme
By Multiforme
Located in Trebaseleghe, IT
Rezzonico chandelier 6 arms, clear Murano glass with colorful details in vitreous paste by Multiforme. This chandelier is the combination of the traditional Venetian structure with g...
Blown Glass
$14,750 / item
H 13 in W 36 in D 52 in
Circular Coffee/Side Table Organic Black Modern Contemporary Blackened Steel
By J.M. Szymanski
Located in Bronx, NY
TABLE NO. 15 - COFFEE TABLE J.M. Szymanski d. 2019 This Noguchi-inspired coffee table is handcrafted in 3/8” thick steel, with a natural black patina and wax finish, to create an u...
Steel, Iron
$2,260 / set
H 11.62 in W 9.26 in D 3.94 in
Barovier Style Mid-Century Modern Italian Murano Glass Shell Sconces, 60s, Pair.
By Barovier
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Mid-century modern shell-shaped wall lights, made in Italy in Murano in the style of Barovier, in Graniglia Murano glass, mounted on a white lacquered metal and brass base, 1960s. Re...
Metal
$2,063 / set
H 24.81 in W 23.63 in D 13.78 in
French Pair of Nightstands Side Cabinets Bedside Tables Brutalist Style, 2022
Located in Labrit, Landes
Pair of oak nightstands "Pyrénées" signed by Sébastien Lamarre. This french side cabinets were made by Sébastien Lamarre for Maison Marie Anne. The creator chose for the Pyrénées mo...
Oak
$7,200 / item
H 14 in Dm 36 in
Grand Mid-Century Flush Mount Uplight Ceiling Lamp from Filmcasino Vienna, 1950s
Located in Vienna, AT
We are delighted to present this stunning bowl-shaped pendant light / uplight plafoniere / flush mount light fixture dating back to the 1950s. (Actually there were three pieces avail...
Metal, Aluminum, Brass
$3,453 / item
H 16.93 in W 46.46 in D 14.18 in
Kai Kristiansen Upholstered Bench in Fumed Oak and Mohair
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in London, England
Kai Kristiansen, a key figure in the Danish Modern movement, designed the Entre Series in 1956 as a modular collection of bedside cabinets, benches, and chests. Combining Danish desi...
Velvet, Oak
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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