$1,645 / item
Danish Opaline and Wood Pendant Light
Located in Antwerp, BE
Midcentury Danish glass and wood pendant light. Measures: Diameter 35 cm. Height 15 cm.
Opaline Glass, Wood
$5,800 / item
Pair of Italian Carved Wood Pendant Light Fixtures
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1920s Italian carved wood pendant light fixtures with three interior lights.
Fruitwood
1970’s Boho Chic Cane and Wood Pendant Light
Located in Charleston, SC
This late mid-20th century chandelier/pendant light has six cane panels with a wood frame and brass accents.
Cane, Wood
Hadeland Frosted Glass, Brass and Wood Pendant Light Fixture
By Hadeland
Located in New York, NY
A light fixture by Hadeland Glasswverk of Norway, featuring a frosted glass cylindrical shade complemented by brass pin holders and walnut cap, circa 1950. Unsigned but widely doc...
Brass
French Riviera. Handmade Cocoon resin and pine wood pendant light, Italy, 1970s
Located in SANT ADRIÀ DE BESÒS, ES
Compatible with US/EU standards. French Riviera and Space Age pendant lamp in the style of Friedel Wauer’s German designs for Goldkant Leuchten, and of the Castiglioni’s creations,...
Metal
Rare Wrought Iron and Wood Pendant Light Fixture with Leather Shades and Fringes
Located in Lisse, NL
Stylish and all handcrafted Arts & Crafts pendant. Finding rare or unique light fixtures always makes our day and when we came across this handcrafted pendant made from various dif...
Wrought Iron
Sculptural Brazilian Wood Pendant Light, Midcentury, Rich Organic Form
Located in Lisse, NL
A sculptural midcentury pendant light, hand-turned from richly figured wood, likely originating from Brazil.
Wire
Gilt Wood & Ivory Silk Gothic Style Pendant Light.
Located in Chicago, IL
Gilt and carved wood pendant light with gothic styling, laminate backed ivory silk panels and center pull chain with wood finial.
Giltwood
Swedish Modern, Pendant Light, Raw Glass, Wood, Sweden, 1940s
Located in Stamford, CT
Swedish Mid-Century Modern, Pendant Light, Raw Glass, Wood, Sweden, 1940s A raw glass, brass and wood pendant light designed and produced in Sweden in the early half of the 20th cen...
Brass
Hans Bergström Attr., Pendant Light, Brass, Wood, Sweden, 1920s
By Hans Bergström
Located in Stamford, CT
Hans Bergström Attribution, Swedish Mid-Century Modern, Pendant Light, Brass, Stained Wood, Sweden, 1940s A five arm brass and wood pendant light or chandelier attributed to Hans Be...
Brass
Swedish Designer, Pendant Light, Brass, Metal, Wood, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
An adjustable brass, white-lacquered metal and wood pendant light designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1950s.
Metal, Brass
Swedish Designer, Pendant Light, Wood, Fabric, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A beige string fabric and wood pendant light designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1950s.
Fabric, Wood
Swedish Designer, Pendant Light, Wood, Fabric, Sweden, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A beige string fabric and brown-painted wood pendant light designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1960s.
Fabric, Wood
Swedish Designer, Pendant Light, Fabric, Wood, Sweden, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A cream-white fabric and wood pendant light designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1970s.
Fabric, Wood
Swedish Designer, Pendant Light, Fabric, Wood, Sweden, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A yellow fabric and wood pendant light designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1970s.
Fabric, Wood
Swedish Designer, Pendant Light, Fabric, Wood, Sweden, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A beige fabric and wood pendant light designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1960s.
Fabric, Wood
Bergboms, Pendant Light, Brass, Fabric, Wood, Sweden, 1950s
By Bergboms
Located in High Point, NC
An adjustable brass, green fabric and wood pendant light produced by Bergboms, Sweden, c. 1950s.
Brass
Swedish Designer, Pendant Light, Metal, Acrylic, Wood, Fabric, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A red, white embroidery-fabric, white-lacquered metal, acrylic and wood pendant light designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1950s.
Metal
Modern Pine Wood Suspension Pendant by Markslöjd, Sweden, 1980s
By Markslöjd
Located in Værløse, DK
Modern Pine Wood Pendant Light by Markslöjd Sweden circa 1980s.
Wood, Fabric, Pine
Spanish Colonial Ring Pendant Light Fixture in Carved Wood & Amber Glass, 1950
Located in Barcelona, ES
Spanish Colonial Carved Wood Pendant Light Fixture // Wooden Pendant Light // Carved Wood Spanish Light Fixture
Glass, Wood, Pine
Wooden Airplane Pendant Light in Pine, France, 1970s
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
A unique carved pine wood pendant light shaped like a biplane, emblematic of the playful, handcrafted designs of the 1970s.
Wood, Pine
Pine Wood Chandelier by Solbackens Svarveri, Sweden, 1970s
By Le Klint, Solbackens Svarveri
Located in Værløse, DK
. * Pine wood pendant light with four light sources and clip-on fabric shades with beige and brown patterns * Manufacturer: Solbackens Svarveri, Sweden * Period: Circa 1970s Conditi...
Wood, Pine
Stained Pine Wood Chandelier by Jan Wickelgren, 1970s, Sweden
By Aneta
Located in Værløse, DK
Scandinavian Modern Darkstaind Pine Wood Pendant Light with White Glass Shades designed by Jan Wickelgren in the 1970s for Aneta Sweden.
Glass, Wood, Pine
Large German Black Forest Carved Wood Mountaineer with Lantern, 1950s
Located in Barntrup, DE
A charming and unusually large German Black Forest carved wood pendant light from the 1950s, depicting a smiling alpine mountaineer descending on a rope while carrying a lantern.
Metal
Swedish Modern, Pendant Light, Brass, Wood, Sweden, 1940s
Located in Stamford, CT
Swedish Mid-Century Modern, Three Arm Pendant Light, Brass, Wood, Sweden, 1940s A modernist brass and wood three arm pendant light designed and produced in Sweden in the early part ...
Brass
Pendant light by Verner Schou wood Denmark. 1960s.
Located in Paris, IDF
A set of three ceiling lamps, Verner Schou pendant light in wood made In by Coronell Denmark. 1970s. 3 pendants available price for 1
Wood
1980s, Wood and Glass Pendant Light, Czechoslovakia
Located in Praha, CZ
- Cleaned and repolished.
Glass, Wood
Swedish Designer, Pendant Light, Fabric, Wood, Sweden, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
An off-white fabric pendant light designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1970s. Wear consistent with vintage age and normal use. Overall Dimensions (inches): 37.0" Height x 18.0" Diam...
Fabric, Wood
Swedish Designer, Pendant Light, Fabric, Wood, Sweden, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
An off-white fabric pendant light designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1970s. Wear consistent with vintage age and normal use. Canopy replaced. Overall Dimensions (inches): 37.0"H ...
Fabric, Wood
Brazilian Designer, Pendant Light, Wood, Glass, Brazil, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
An off white-painted wood and glass pendant light designed and produced in Brazil, c. 1950s.
Glass, Wood
Swedish Designer, Pendant Light, Fabric, Wood, Sweden, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A wood and fabric string pendant light with embroidery details designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1960s.
Fabric, Wood
$1,316Sale Price|20% Off
Scandinavian Modern Pendant Light by Markslöjd, Textile & Wood, 1970s
By Josef Frank, Svenskt Tenn, Markslöjd, Ateljé Lyktan
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Scandinavian modern vintage pendant with cream white draped textile shade with decorative braided edge. Slender lacquered bent pine wood mount and top. Manufactured by Markslöjd in t...
Textile, Wood
Scandinavian Pendant Light in Rope, Wood and Perspex
Located in Antwerp, BE
Large Scandinavian style pendant light from the 60s. Metal frame with jute rope, plastic light cover and wooden parts. The lamp has one sockets for incandescent lamp with screw base...
Metal
$423Sale Price|20% Off
Scandinavian Braided Bamboo Pendant Light with Pine Wood Top
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Scandinavian organic modern braided bamboo pendant with round decorative handle making it possible to wire it with an elastic suspension cord and use the handle to pull it up and dow...
Bamboo, Wood
Midcentury Danish Glass and Wood Chandelier or Pendant Light
Located in Antwerp, BE
Midcentury Danish glass and wood ceiling light. The height of the glass is 10.2" - 26 cm with the wood is 14.5" - 37 cm. Measures: Diameter 22 cm. Height fixture 26 cm. Total heigh...
Opaline Glass, Wood
Swedish Designer, Pendant Light, Fabric, Wood, Glass, Brass, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A white opaline glass, beige fabric, wood and brass pendant light designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1950s.
Brass
$1,763 / item
Two White Opaline Ufo Pendant Light With Teak Wood
Located in Antwerp, BE
Two pendant lights in white milk glass oval ball lamp with ton sur ton 'stripe' motif in the glass & a teak wooden drop made in Denmark. Also called UFO lamp. Beautiful because of it...
Opaline Glass, Wood
Rustic Wood and Metal Pendant Light, 20th Century Wrought Iron Design
Located in PARIS, FR
Rustic Wood and Metal Pendant Light with Artificial Candles Featuring a perfect fusion of natural materials and artisanal design, this unique pendant light blends the rustic charm o...
Metal
Stilux Milano Pendant Light: Copper, Wood & Crystal Glass, Mid-Century
By Stilux
Located in Hellouw, NL
Charming pendant by Stilux Milano, Italy mid-century. This pendant is made of copper, wood and crystal glass. The top is a copper element that can be mounted to the ceiling. The lamp...
Copper
$2,162Sale Price|20% Off
Spanish Colonial Flower Sunburst Pendant Light in Wood & Amber Glass, 1940s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Spanish Colonial Light Fixture // Wooden Sunburst Pendant Light // Carved Wood Spanish Light Fixture
Glass, Pine, Wood
Nickel plated & Black Wood Photography Dark Room Work Light Pendant Lamp
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Iron and wood work light work lamp 1920s Photography dark room light Switch in bulb holder E27 / E26 Black cotton wire Weight: 0.50 kg / 1.1 lb Priced per individual item. All l...
Iron
French Riviera style handmade pine wood and rattan pendant light, France, 1970s
By Louis Sognot, Christian Dior, Franco Albini, Tito Agnoli, Romeo Rega
Located in SANT ADRIÀ DE BESÒS, ES
Palm Beach Regency and French Riviera style pendant lamp, France, 1970s. Composed of a varnished pine wood structure with a rattan lampshade that provides a very cozy and unique ligh...
Rattan, Wood, Pine
$975Sale Price|53% Off
Vintage Midcentury Glass, Teak Wood and Sisal Rope Pendant Light
By Temde Leuchten
Located in Amityville, NY
Vintage midcentury glass, teak wood and rush pendant light 1960s Mid-Century Modern pendant ceiling mounted hanging light.
Rope, Glass, Teak
Pendant Light Hand Carved Wood Figure Mountaineer Climber with Lantern, Germany
Located in Barntrup, DE
This wonderful German Black Forest figural pendant lamp features a hand-carved figure of a mountain climber. The intricately carved wooden mountaineer, complete with a backpack, grip...
Metal
1960s Wood and Glass Pendant Light by ULUV, Czechoslovakia, Marked by Manufactur
By ULUV Krásná jizba
Located in Praha, CZ
Elegant midcentury pendant light by ULUV made from wood and milk glass.
Opaline Glass, Wood
Pendant Light 'Dreistich' J.T. Kalmar, Brass Walnut Wood Parchment Shades, 1960s
By Rupert Nikoll, J.T. Kalmar, Josef Frank, Stilnovo, Svenskt Tenn
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A fantastic pendant light model 'Dreistich' no. 3759 made of brass and walnut wood with parchment lamp shades by J.T.
Brass
Italian Six Light Pendant Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
An Italian six light pendant chandelier. Smoked glass, ebonized wood and brass details.
Brass
Vintage Danish Teak Wood and 3 Tear Drop Milk Glass Pendants Light Fixture
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
It features a 3 piece pendant design. Each pendant is a wonderful milk glass with tear drop shape, and is topped with an accenting teak wood topper.
Milk Glass, Teak
Mid-Century Modern NOS Wood and Smoked Glass Globe Pendant Light Black Chain
By Hamilton Cosco
Located in Topeka, KS
Handsome Mid-Century Modern NOS (new old stock) slightly Brutalist or rustic black, wood, and smoked glass globe pendant light with black chain and canopy.
Metal
Italian Murano Glass Pendant Light
Located in Antwerp, BE
A sculptural Murano glass ceiling light fixture. This pendant lamp has a highly decorative design. Diameter 48 cm. Height fixture 37 cm. Total height 55 cm.
Metal
Rare Mid-Century Modern Pine Wood Pendant Lamp or Hanging Light Sweden, 1960s
Located in München, BY
Extremely rare, elegant highly decorative Mid-Century Modern pendant lamp or hanging light. Designed & manufactured in Sweden, 1960s.
Pine
Vintage Monumental Industrial Metal Cage Pendant Light
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Make a dramatic statement with this vintage monumental industrial pendant light, expertly crafted from iron and wood in the bold, utilitarian style that defined mid-20th-century indu...
Iron
Vintage Italian 12-Light Hand-Carved Wood Chandelier
Located in Dallas, TX
A striking vintage Italian 12-light chandelier, expertly hand carved from wood and finished in a rich vintage gold gilt. Crafted in Italy, this elegant ceiling fixture reflects the e...
Gold
Vintage Italian Hand-Carved Wood Chandelier, 3-Light
Located in Dallas, TX
An exceptional vintage Italian hand carved wood three-light chandelier, crafted in the romantic Italianate tradition and finished in a luminous gold gilt with a soft pickled patina. ...
Wood
1990s Italian 21-Light Wood Chandelier, Oxidized Silver
Located in Dallas, TX
An exceptional 1990s Italian three-tier chandelier, meticulously hand carved in wood and configured with twenty-one lights. Finished in an antiqued oxidized silver gilt, this grand-s...
Wood
Swedish Designer, Pendant Light, Pine, Sweden, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A pine pendant light produced by Andersson, Hakås Sweden, c. 1970s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 28.75"H x 13.25"W x 13.25"D Stem Length (inches): 14.0" Dimensions of Canopy (inch...
Wood, Pine
Opal Glass Pendant Light by LIPTA, 1960s
Located in London, GB
An opal glass pendant lamp, made by the Slovakian manufacturer LIPTA during the 1960s. Crowned by thin, concentric bands of chrome and green, this 1960s pendant has a suitably "Spa...
Opaline Glass, Wood
Temde Double Chrome Ball Pendant Light Seventies
By Temde Leuchten
Located in DOORWERTH, NL
Creative lamp from outstanding lamp producer Temde. Switzerland, 1970ies. Height adjustable between 90 and 200 cm (36" and 80"). Width 60 cm (24"), diameter balls 23 cm (9"). Very g...
Metal
Italian Rococo Style Gilt Wood Light Fixture
Located in San Francisco, CA
A Rococò style carved wood with gesso and gold and silver gilding light fixture. Recently re-wired and ready to install. The fixture measures 30" high. The fixture with the chain an...
Gesso, Giltwood
Italian 8-Light Wood Chandelier with Distressed Gold Gilt
Located in Dallas, TX
A refined vintage Italian eight-light chandelier, expertly hand carved in wood and finished in a slightly distressed gold gilt. Crafted in Italy, this elegant ceiling fixture reflect...
Wood
Black Forest Carved Wood Pendant Light
Located in New York, NY
Black Forest pendant light featuring a hand-carved wood (likely walnut) mountaineer climbing a rope and holding a black painted steel lantern with leaded amber glass panels.
Three-Light Wood and Chrome Pendant
Located in New York, NY
Chrome and mahogany pendant chandelier with three mercury lights.
Chrome
Glass and Copper Pendant Light, 1970s
Located in Chesham, GB
A 1970s glass and copper pendant light. The light hangs from a black wire and features a wooden square shape at the top. A professional electrician has rewired this piece to be in...
Copper
Two Tier Wood and Metal Twelve Light Chandelier
Located in Atlanta, GA
Lovely two tier wood and metal twelve light chandelier.
Metal
Huge Industrial Style Wood Slat Light Fixture Chandelier
Located in South Coast, CA
Wonderful and HUGE Chandelier fixture of reclaimed barrel stays and re-bar - a wonderful industrial sculpture for any room, that just happens to function as a light source.
Mid-Century Lucite & Brass Large Grape Bunch Form Hanging Pendant Light
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Mid-Century Lucite abstract orange grape bunch form large, 24" inch pendant light. Features a wired brass cage form and abstract Lucite round spheres formed grape bunch with a wood ...
Brass
Unavailable
H 27 in W 23 in
Mid Century Ceiling Lamp / Five Arm Chandelier / Danish Teak Style Pendant Light
Located in Boca Raton, FL
A beautiful Mid Century Danish pendant / chandelier with five wooden and brass arms. The milk glass shades have a lined pattern.
Brass
Unavailable
H 13 in Dm 8.67 in
Pair of White Opal Frosted Glass Pendants Light with Wooden Details by Massive
By Massive Lighting
Located in TERHEIJDEN, NB
DIMENSIONS Height: 30cm (including wood tube) Diameter: 22cm Cord length: 80cm Height from ceiling cap to bottom shade: 70cm Width from shade to shade: 65cm PRODUCT DETAILS ...
Brass
Midcentury Light Fixture
Located in Round Top, TX
Midcentury five shade light fixture. Multiple available.
Brass
Florentine 6-Light Polychrome Chandelier
Located in Chester, GB
A decorative Italian Florentine silvered wooden and polychrome 6-light chandelier, the gilded metal scrolling arms with carved wooden bobeche drip pans, issuing from an elaborate bal...
Wood
Mid Century Ceiling Light, Germany, 1960's
Located in Uccle, BE
Mid Century Ceiling Light, Germany, 1960's Variable height Wear consistent with age and use : See Photos
Glass, Wood
Italian Mid Century Modern Ceiling Light Chandelier
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Italian mid century modern 5 arm ceiling light chandelier 1960.
Metal
Hand-Carved Six-Light Gold Gilt Chandelier
Located in Dallas, TX
Hand-carved six-light wooden chandelier featuring a single tier in a gold gilt finish, Italy.
Gold
Unavailable
H 31.5 in W 5.91 in D 29.53 in
1970s German Hustadt Leuchten Four Glass Torch & Brushed Chrome Ceiling Light
Located in London, England
The original maker's label is still present within the wooden ceiling fixture which each light is suspended from and where the wires are concealed inside.
Chrome, Wire
Unavailable
H 16 in W 23.5 in D 9.75 in
Vintage French Eight-Light Wooden Beam, Iron Chandelier, circa 1940
Located in Houston, TX
Receive our new selections direct from 1stdibs by email each week. Please click Follow Dealer below and see them first! A vintage French eight-light wooden beam chandelier circa 1...
Iron
Unavailable
H 21.66 in Dm 23.63 in
Large Max Bill Chandelier White Sputnik Six Light Globe Glass Lamp Switzerland
By Temde Leuchten, Max Bill
Located in Nierstein am Rhein, DE
An early large sputnik chandelier by Max Bill, manufactured in Switzerland, circa 1955-1960, possibly by Temde Leuchten. This rare chandelier is made of white / off-white enameled wo...
Metal, Aluminum
Unavailable
H 48 in Dm 56 in
18th Century Recreation Hand-Carved Chandelier in Gold Gilt 12-Light One Tier
Located in Dallas, TX
This grand 18th century Renaissance style recreation of an exquisite hand-carved one-tier chandelier with 12 lights measures an impressive 56 inches across and 48" tall and features ...
Gold
Unavailable
H 14.57 in Dm 3.94 in
Old Industrial Task Light with a Steel Cage, Wood Handle and a Steel Hook
Located in Crespieres, FR
Old task light with a superb patina. The steel body and cage part are both steel and brass colored producing an interesting finish. The tactile old wood handle is curved to offer a p...
Steel
Swedish Designer, Pendant Light, Brass, Glass, Wood, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass, white opaline glass and stained wood pendant light designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s.
Brass
Swedish Designer, Pendant Light, Pine, Spalting, Sweden, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A pine and spalting wood pendant light designed and produced in Sweden, 1970s.
Pine
1960s Medieval Revival Wood Resin Pendant Light
Located in Houston, TX
Single light featuring hand carved and divoted wood shaped spears and arrows, applied red resin pendants surrounding a pierced quatrefoil metal lantern.
Metal
Italian Pendant Light. Light is made with Glass/Aluminum/Wood.
Located in Asbury Park, NJ
Pleased to offer this great Italian pendant lamp. This light has a beautiful glass bottom with a aluminum top.
Aluminum
1960s Wood and Glass Pendant Light by ULUV, Czechoslovakia, Marked
By ULUV Krásná jizba
Located in Praha, CZ
Elegant midcentury pendant light by ULUV made from wood and milk glass.
Milk Glass, Wood
Small Danish Teak Wood Opaline Glass Pendant Light, 1970s
Located in ROTTERDAM, ZH
Small Danish opaline glass pendant lamp with teak wood top cap. The lamp has a nicely shaped milk glass shade.
Glass
1960 Wood and Glass Midcentury Pendant Light by ULUV Czechoslovakia
By ULUV Krásná jizba
Located in Praha, CZ
Stamped by Maker. Made of glass and wood. Very elegant.
Glass, Wood
1960s Wood and Glass Midcentury Pendant Light by ULUV, Czechoslovakia
By ULUV Krásná jizba
Located in Praha, CZ
Stamped by Maker. Made of glass and wood. Very elegant.
Glass, Wood
1950s Pendant Light
Located in Antwerp, BE
Elegant 1950s ceiling light, Belgium. Measures: Diameter 45 cm. Height 100 cm.
Glass, Murano Glass, Opaline Glass, Wood
1960's mid century PENDANT LIGHT amber glass brass wood
Located in Mannheim, DE
Beautiful 1960s 70s pendant light. The shade is made of slightly amber-tinted glass with a wave structure.
Glass
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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