Wobble Ceiling Light, medium by Alex Robinson
By Alex Robinson
Located in Blandford Forum, GB
Our bestselling Wobble Light offers a distinctive and modern aesthetic whilst retaining a hand
Plaster
Large Wobble Ceiling Light by Alex Robinson
Located in Blandford Forum, GB
Our bestselling wobble light offers a distinctive and modern aesthetic whilst retaining a hand
Plaster
Small Wobble Ceiling Light by Alex Robinson
Located in Blandford Forum, GB
Our bestselling Wobble Light offers a distinctive and modern aesthetic whilst retaining a hand
Plaster
Wobble Ceiling Light, medium by Alex Robinson
By Alex Robinson
Located in Blandford Forum, GB
Our bestselling Wobble Light offers a distinctive and modern aesthetic whilst retaining a hand
Plaster
$3,288 / set
H 13 in W 11.03 in D 7.49 in
Two 1980s Mid-Century Modern Barovier Style Rostrato Murano Glass Wall Sconces
By Barovier
Located in Aci Castello, IT
A pair of Mid-Century Modern rostrato transparent murano glass wall sconces hand-crafted in Italy in the style of famous manufacturer Barovier that invented this particular glass pro...
Brass
$23,100 / item
H 29.53 in W 102.37 in D 39.38 in
8' - 10" Brutalist Style Outdoor Table-Bluestone & Solid Oak
Located in NEW YORK, NY
A contemporary outdoor dining table made in the traditional way, using authentic materials. Bluestone table top can be cleaned regularly with damp cloth. If you need to remove any st...
Limestone
Raw Steel Round Set of 2 Coffee Table
Located in Paris, FR
Coffee table raw steel round set of 2 All in wrought raw steel in dark finish. A/ diameter 100cm x height 30cm. B/ diameter 125cm x height 35cm.
Steel
$2,578 / item
H 14.18 in W 4.34 in D 2.37 in
Brass and Alabaster Curved and Elongated Wall Sconces by Glustin Luminaires
By Glustin Creation
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
New wall sconces by Glustin Luminaires, they are made of a single rounded and curved carved alabaster piece sat on a light bronze finished brass back plate. Due to the nature of th...
Alabaster, Brass
Custom Made Gueridon Day Bed with Client's Own Fabric - COM
By Guéridon Design
Located in Stratford, CT
Following the success of its ottoman, GUERIDON is launching a full line of fully customizable and fully compatible stools, bar stools, benches, and day beds. All designs share the sa...
Fabric, Wood
$1,550 / item
H 18 in W 12 in D 12 in
Stacked Bone and Brass Powder-Coated Table Lamp with Peekaboo Silver Leaf Shade
By Arvo Ray, Seth Premo
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Junius lamp makes a bold statement with its geometric stacked elements that appear almost to float above one another. The lamp is constructed with a powder-coated steel shade and...
Brass, Silver Leaf, Steel
$7,500 / item
H 9.85 in Dm 14.18 in
Stunning Florian Schulz Double Posa Brass Pendant Lamp with Side Counter Weights
By Florian Schulz
Located in Berlin, DE
Really beautiful Florian Schulz double posa pendant lamp with one E 27 / model a bulb in brass.
Brass
'Nina' Perforated Dome Ceiling Lamp in White by Alvaro Benitez
By Arteluce, Alvaro Benitez, Stilnovo
Located in Glendale, CA
'Nina' perforated dome ceiling lamp in white by Alvaro Benitez. Hand-fabricated by Los Angeles based designer and lighting professional Alvaro Benitez, these UL listed and highly re...
Brass, Metal
$1,450
H 22 in W 22 in D 19.5 in
Expertly Restored - California Modern Two-Tier Night Stand by Paul Laszlo
By Paul Laszlo, Brown Saltman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Designed by the renowned Paul Laszlo, this California modern two-tier nightstand embodies both elegance and functionality. Crafted with a warm wood finish, its sleek, clean lines and...
Wood, Mahogany, Walnut
Galerie Elm Wood Side Table
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
The artisanal construction methods highlight the elm woods beautiful grain pattern & knots and fissures from its past life. The most authentic materials are hand selected, and h...
Elm
Micro KYLE pl - solid brass wall lamp
Located in Saonara, IT
*This model is highly customisable based on the client's needs* Handcrafted ceiling lamp model "micro KYLE pl", made in brass; with its sober and elegant design, this piece perfectl...
Brass
LUnnone Sconce AS
By Lumfardo Luminaires
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Perforated LUnnone sconce by Lumfardo Luminaires in an aged silver finish. The sconce can be either mounted with the larger shade facing up or facing downward. (2) E12 candelabras ba...
Silver
$2,807 / set
H 15.36 in W 8.27 in D 4.14 in
Pair of Art Dèco Style Italian Murano Glass and Brass Sconces
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Pair of Art Deco Murano Glass Wall Lights, Black glass sphere and brass accessories. Textured Murano glass. Wiring according to the American standard with E26 or E27 lamp holder for ...
Brass
Leiti Rattan Wall Lamp
Located in Paris, FR
Wall Lamp Leiti Rattan with natural rattan lamp shade and with brass structure. 1 butb, lamp holder type E14, max 40 watt, 220-240 Volt, bulb not included.
Brass, Stainless Steel
Mid Century W&J Sloane Plinth Base Tuxedo Sofa
By W. & J. Sloane
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
Impressive W&J Sloane tuxedo sofa. Large 4 seat sofa with wood base detail. Fantastic period upholstery. Bolsters and arm rest covers complete the package.
Wood, Upholstery
Kalmar Chandelier "Tulipan" Chandelier, Austria, Murano Glass, 1960s
By J.T. Kalmar, Kalmar Lighting
Located in Antwerp, BE
Classic and high-quality Chandelier featured in a metal frame white coated and brass elements with ten E14 bulbs and 41 hand-blown clear glass onion shaped globes. Made by J.T. Kalma...
Metal, 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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