1900s French Industrial Flared Wire-Frame Pendant Light
Located in High Point, NC
This 1900s French industrial flared wire-frame pendant light reflects the utilitarian ingenuity of
Wire
Vintage Monumental Boho Hanging Wire Frame Monkey Lamp
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An extraordinary fusion of art and function, this handcrafted wireframe hanging sculpture lamp captivates with its dynamic, fluid form. The intricate metal framework, shaped into a s...
Metal
$7,054
H 29 in Dm 18.7 in
Arts & Crafts Alabaster Pendant / Chandelier w. Bronze Gothic Style Frame c 1915
Located in Lisse, NL
frame. This sizeable antique pendant from the early 1900s is another one of our recent rare finds. We
Alabaster, Brass, Bronze, Wire
Arts & Crafts Venetian Pendant Light of Mouthblown Glass into an Iron Frame
Located in Lisse, NL
Stylish and excellent condition hallway pendant from Venice. Every now and then, we come across a piece that feels less like a discovery and more like a gift. This Venetian smoked g...
Brass, Iron, Wire
$2,213
H 31 in Dm 10 in
Arts & Crafts Era Venetian Pendant Light of Mouthblown Glass into an Iron Frame
Located in Lisse, NL
Stylish, good size and excellent condition hallway pendant from Venice. Every now and then, we come across a piece that feels less like a discovery and more like a gift. This Veneti...
Brass, Iron, Wire
$3,500 / item
H 11.42 in Dm 17.33 in
Two Kalmar 'Blatt' Pendant Lights Chandeliers, Textured Glass Nickel, 1970s
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
of leaves hang on a nickel-plated wire frame. Each chandelier takes nine small screw base bulbs or
Brass, Nickel
Monumental and Impressive 60-Light Gilt Chandelier, Paris '1320 Lbs'
By Guillaume Denière
Located in Berlin, DE
bronze. 60 flames, electrically wired in a bronze frame Important chandelier bronze in Renaissance style
Bronze
Delightful "Ships & Boats" Wire Frame Pendant, Boet, Sweden
By Boet, Otto Schulz
Located in New York, NY
Delightful mid-century metal wire frame pendant lamp with boats and ships motif. Cone shape shade
Metal
Mazzega Murano Clear and Opaque Petal Chandelier
By Mazzega
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Mazzega hand blown clear and opaque petal chandelier. 19 glass petals suspended on newly wired 4
Brass
Large Murano La Murrina White Clear Glass Chandelier
By La Murrina
Located in Palm Springs, CA
plated steel frame, newly wired. Chandelier size 27" diameter x 20" tall, with chain and ceiling cap 33
Steel
Large Murano La Murrina Clear and Amber Glass Chandelier
By La Murrina
Located in Palm Springs, CA
"drizzle" and clear with amber "drizzle" glass panels suspended on chrome plated steel frame. Newly wired
Metal
A 27 Light 2 Tiered Chandelier with Tole Sunflower on Underside
Located in New York, NY
A 27 light 2 tiered American metal chandelier, the wire frame wrapped with raffia and having tole
Metal, Tôle
Sold
H 23.2 in Dm 7.5 in
Arts & Crafts Era Venetian Pendant Light of Mouthblown Glass into an Iron Frame
Located in Lisse, NL
of its excellent quality. Wired for safe and immediate usage in the USA as well this rare and stylish
Brass, Iron, Wire
Sold
H 30 in Dm 9.1 in
Arts & Crafts Era Venetian Pendant Light of Mouthblown Glass into an Iron Frame
Located in Lisse, NL
Stylish and excellent condition hallway pendant from Venice. Every now and then, we come across a piece that feels less like a discovery and more like a gift. This Venetian smoked g...
Brass, Iron, Wire
Wire Frame Pendant Light
Located in San Francisco, CA
Wire shade pendant wrapped in gold ribbon. Black fabric cord included, which can be wired to a
Wire
Italian Crystal Chandelier on Wire Frame in the Form of a Ship
Located in Natchez, MS
Italian crystal chandelier on wire frame in ship from with some ruby and clear crystal.
Unique nautical wire framed pendant lamp
By Otto Schulz
Located in New York, NY
Unique nautical wire framed pendant lamp with cone shaped shade lined with fabric attributed to
Brass
$3,945
H 36 in Dm 15.7 in
Antique Multicolor Alabaster Pendant Light w. Rope Suspension & Matching Canopy
Located in Lisse, NL
Note that we arrange the shipping ourselves to ensure a smooth, secure, and reliable delivery. This allows us to provide the best possible service and care for your purchase. Stunni...
Alabaster, Brass
Pair of French Wrought Iron Martini Tables
Located in London, GB
Wrought iron martini tables, hand made in England inspired by an original 1940s French design. Finished with a natural bronze patina as standard. Can also be supplied in black or gi...
Iron
Pair of Modern Walnut Side Tables
By Theodore Alexander
Located in Westwood, NJ
A Pacific walnut side table, the square top with rounded corners and a reeded edge above a similar under tier, on bobbin turned legs. Dimensions: 26" W x 26" D x 28.5" H.
Wood
Panoplie Iron Tripod Floor Lamp
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Iron tripod floor lamp with slender legs and tapered feet. New wiring and new linen shade. Sold individually and newly made by Panoplie. Please inquire for current lead time. Measure...
Iron
$2,484 / item
H 11.8 in W 11.8 in D 7.5 in
Tulip Organic Modern Contemporary Wall Sconce, Wall Light in White Plaster
By Hannah Woodhouse
Located in London, GB
Handmade Tulip organic modern wall light/ wall sconce, in silky smooth white plaster, created by artist Hannah Woodhouse in her London studio. Contemporary organic modern design insp...
Plaster
Swedish Designer, Pendant Light, Brass, Glass, Sweden, 1920s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and white opaline glass pendant light likely designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1920s. Dramatic patina; wear consistent with age and use. Overall Dimensions (inches): 21.0...
Brass
$2,869
H 23 in Dm 9.9 in
Smallest, Beautiful Design & Great Colors Alabaster Pendant Light / Flush Mount
Located in Lisse, NL
Truly one of a kind light fixture with a small and stunning alabaster shade. Antique light fixtures in general and alabaster ones in particular are our number one speciality. We hav...
Alabaster, Metal, Brass, Bronze
$3,289
H 21 in Dm 12.3 in
One of a Kind & Small Art Deco Alabaster Pendant Light with Unique Color Pattern
Located in Lisse, NL
Beautifully rounded and amazing color pattern alabaster pendant. If you are looking for a unique and great quality antique light fixture to grace your living space then this beaut...
Alabaster, Brass
Large Hand Blown Vaseline Glass Pendents
By Early Electrics Design Studio
Located in Peekskill, NY
These elegant hand blown tipped shades are vaseline glass. They have a nice even and warm glow with no filament glair. The large 9.5 inch diameter globe is very large for vaseline gl...
Blown Glass
Organic Modern Floor Lamp Natural Wood Handmade Ivory Fluted Shade
By Isabel Moncada
Located in San Antonio, TX
PATA DE ELEFANTE (LARGE) floor lamp was designed for the Atomic collection by Mexican artist Isabel Moncada. Named Pata de Elefante –Elephant‘s Foot– for the prominent shape at its ...
Textile, Wood, Linen, Fiberglass
$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
$3,800 / item
H 15 in Dm 19.63 in
VOLARE Large Pendant Light in Dark Bronze & Blown Glass by Blueprint Lighting
By Blueprint Lighting, Josef Hoffmann
Located in New York, NY
Volare draws inspiration from a collection of ornate pendants discovered by founders Kelly and Josh during a family trip to Washington, D.C. Featuring a substantial 20" pressed-glass...
Brass, Bronze, Enamel, Nickel
$1,944 / item
H 5.91 in Dm 4.73 in
Josef Hoffmann Wiener Werkstaette Jugendstil Ceiling Lamp / Flush Pende, Re Edit
By Woka Lamps, Wiener Werkstätte, Josef Hoffmann
Located in Vienna, AT
Hanging- lamp from the showrooms of the Wiener Werkstaette used by Hoffmann in several variations. Hammered originally. Works-number M115, pattern-book of the Wiener Werkstaette: WWM...
Crystal, Brass
Danish Modern Teak Daybed w/ Leather Accents
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to life, and we take this journey with passion and precision. With over 17 years of artisanal exper...
Leather, Upholstery, Teak, Wood
$6,170Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 25.99 in Dm 29.53 in
Semi-Rezzonico Chandelier 8 Arms Amber and green Murano Glass by Multiforme
By Multiforme
Located in Trebaseleghe, IT
Semi Rezzonico chandelier 8 arms, on 2 levels in amber and green Murano glass multicolor flowers by Multiforme This is an artistic model manufactured by our skilled masters glass-wor...
Blown Glass
Milk Glass Cone Sconce, Made in Italy
Located in Culver City, CA
*Please note price is per unit* *Not UL Listed* Milk Glass Cone Sconce Made in Italy With brass hardware. Measures 5"dia x 21"h
Brass
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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