$13,327 / item
Zodiac Chandelier by Schwung
Located in Geneve, CH
Zodiac chandelier by Schwung Dimensions: D131.4 x H 152.4 cm Materials: Brass, frosted glass Finishes available: Black gunmetal, polished nickel, brass Other sizes available.
Brass
FONTANA ARTE ZOdIAC CHANDELIER GLASS METAL CROME 1950 ITALY
By Fontana Arte
Located in Milano, IT
AMAZING DISK LAMPLIGHT WITH INCISED ZODIAC SIGNS AND CHROME METAL STRUCTURE BY FONTANA ARTE OF 1950.ITALY. in excellent state i preservation.
Glass
Zephyr Zodiac Chandelier with Nickel Details by David Duncan Studio
By David Duncan
Located in New York, NY
A Swedish Grace period inspired light with cast nickel zodiac signs. This fixture uses a frosted glass insert on the underside, and features a cast bronze sunburst with a nickel plat...
Brass, Nickel
The Zephyr Zodiac Pendant by David Duncan Studio
By David Duncan
Located in New York, NY
A Swedish Grace period inspired light with cast bronze zodiac signs. This fixture uses a frosted glass insert on the underside, and features a cast brass sunburst with gold paint fin...
Brass
$23,000 / item
Zephyr Zodiac Light in by David Duncan Studio
By David Duncan
Located in New York, NY
A new, Swedish Grace period inspired light by David Duncan. This pendant light features 12 cast bronze zodiac signs around the frame. The underside with frosted glass insert and a go...
Brass, Bronze
Zephyr Zodiac Light in Rembrandt Red by David Duncan Studio
By David Duncan
Located in New York, NY
A Swedish Grace period inspired light with cast bronze zodiac signs. This fixture uses a frosted glass insert on the underside, and features a cast bronze sunburst with gold paint fi...
Brass
Zephyr Zodiac Light in Chantilly Lace by David Duncan Studio
By David Duncan
Located in New York, NY
A Swedish Grace period inspired light with cast bronze zodiac signs. This fixture uses a frosted glass insert on the underside, and features a cast bronze sunburst with gold paint fi...
Brass
Zephyr Zodiac Light in Blue Danube by David Duncan Studio
By David Duncan
Located in New York, NY
A new, Swedish Grace period inspired light by David Duncan. This pendant light features 12 cast bronze zodiac signs around the frame. The underside with frosted glass insert and a go...
Brass, Bronze
Zephyr Zodiac Light by David Duncan, Swedish Grace Style Pendant Light
By David Duncan
Located in New York, NY
A new, Swedish Grace period inspired light by David Duncan. This pendant light features 12 cast bronze zodiac signs around the frame. The underside with frosted glass insert and a go...
Bronze
Glass Chandelier 'Sterrenbeeld' for RAAK Amsterdam, Netherlands
By RAAK
Located in Genarp, SE
Stunning Mid-Century chandelier by RAAK Amsterdam also know as Sterrenbeeld (Zodiac) is a large chandelier with 41 glass spheres hanging from 26 metal chains set on a chrome base.
Chrome
Gio Ponti for Fontana Arte Zodiac Chandelier, 1950
By Fontana Arte, Gio Ponti
Located in Fossano, IT
Beautiful chandelier with large blow cup engraved with zodiac signs, the cup is surmounted by a satin glass plate to have a beautiful diffused light, original brushed structure Gio ...
Metal
Murano Glass Bubble Chandelier with Chains, Mid-20th Century
Located in Retie, BE
The chromed plate has a diameter of 18.50 inch - 47 cm. 1 glass bubble is +/- 4,33 inch x 3,94 inch -- 11 cm x 10 cm Total length is 34,25 inch - 87 cm (plate + chains with bubbles)....
Metal, Chrome
Gio Ponti Important Zodiac Chandelier by Fontana Arte, 1936
By Gio Ponti
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gio Ponti important zodiac chandelier. Fontana Arte. Italy, 1936. Carved crystal, frosted glass, enameled aluminum.
Crystal, Brass
Rare Zodiacal Chandelier by Jean Perzel
By Atelier Jean Perzel
Located in Long Island City, NY
Rare French Art Deco zodiacal brass and glass chandelier by Jean Perzel.
Sold
H 24.6 in W 51.7 in D 51.7 in
Zodiac Chandelier, Brass and Blown Glass, Contemporary Design, Europe by Schwung
Located in High Point, NC
An ornamental simplicity undulates in this shape-shifting form. Globes are mirrored to create a stellar light in this gravity-defying visual constellation. Observed from various angl...
Brass
Celestial Splendor: 1920's French Art Deco Iron and Bronze Zodiac Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
Each zodiac sign is expertly cast in lustrous bronze, adding a touch of mystique to its opulent design.
Iron, Bronze
Zodiac Glass Tiles Chandelier
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Metal and glass zodiac signs chandelier. Most likely from Mexico.
Metal
Italian Art Deco Brass & Glass Zodiac Ring 6-Light Chandelier, ca. 1930
Located in Atlanta, GA
having a central brass rod with three uplights and three hidden sidelights at the bottom just above the opaque glass insert, the large original glass disk rests atop the brass frame...
Brass
Colored Zodiac Glass Ceiling Lights
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Two thick colored zodiac glass ceiling lights with a black metal frame. Individual signs of the zodiac are impressed into thick colored glass. Priced individually.
Metal
1970s Chandelier 'Sterrenbeeld' for RAAK
By RAAK
Located in Palermo, PA
Stunning Mid-Century chandelier by RAAK Amsterdam also know as Sterrenbeeld (Zodiac) is a large chandelier with 41 glass spheres hanging from 26 metal chains set on a chrome base.
Metal, Chrome
Unique and Large Arts & Crafts Wrought Iron Chandelier with Bronze Zodiac Signs
Located in Lisse, NL
We love how the artist/designer has used his or her own imagination in creating the unique bronze sign sculptures. Just like the zodiac this chandelier is circular. We believe the zo...
Bronze, Wrought Iron
Pair of Brutalist Chandeliers for Feders by Felipe Delfinger
By Felipe Delfinger
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
These original pair of chandeliers are one of the most stunning samples of Brutalist art, made of brass and multicolored blown glass, each cube is hand wrought in brass which cradles...
Brass
Zodiac Hanging Fixture
Located in New York, NY
In The Manner of Fontana Arte. Chromed Metal Convex Dome Form with Stepped Center Finial. Wide Band of Glass with Mirrored Portions Etched with Abstract Zodiac Figures.
Fontana Arte Zodiac Chandelier Made in Milan
By Fontana Arte
Located in New York, NY
Elegant zodiac chandelier made in Milan 1938 by Fontana Arte, etched design of the 12 signs of the zodiac on a large bent glass shade with a frosted glass cover, beautiful quality.
Hand crafted vintage iron and brass zodiac chandelier c.1950
Located in New York, NY
Very Fine hand crafted vintage wrought iron and brass six light domed chandelier with intricate scroll designs in wrought iron centering a band of three dimensional cast brass figure...
Wrought Iron
Nickel Chandelier with Zodiac Decoration, Scandinavian 1950s
Located in Hoboken, NJ
Circular polished nickel and glass chandelier with images of the zodiac etched in the perimeter of the glass, Scandinavian, 1950s 24” diameter, 26” h
Pair of Zodiac Lamps
Located in Cathedral City, CA
handcrafted swag lamps with astrology signs motif
Iron
Gio Ponti Zodiac Pendant Light, by Fontana Arte
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
A pendant light with images of the zodiac etched on a circular piece of glass. Three pieces of glass, one etched with the zodiac, is mounted in a manner to suggests a planet in our ...
Scandinavian Modern Lacquered "Zodiac" Pendant with Patinated Symbols
Located in New York, NY
A Scandinavian modern pendant light with a lacquered steel frame detailed with 12 zodiac figures of patinated copper. The inserted glass is acid etched. The stem and canopy are both ...
Copper, Steel
Scandinavian Modern Zodiac Polished Steel, Copper Pendant with Engraved Glass
Located in New York, NY
A very special Scandinavian Modern pendant light with a polished steel frame detailed with 12 zodiac figures in solid copper. The inserted glass is hand and acid etched with the face...
Copper, Steel
Sold
H 21 in Dm 10 in
Vintage Mid Century Hollywood Regency Gold Gilt Zodiac Pendant Hanging Swag Lamp
Located in Miami, FL
Carve in the wood, this vintage Mid Century Hollywood Regency gold gilt Zodiac pendant hanging swag lamp will bring an interesting aspect.
$55,676
H 76.78 in W 43.31 in D 21.66 in
Modern Penedo Quartz Display Cabinet, Handmade in Poerugal by Greenapple
By GF Modern, Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Mid-Century Modern Penedo Quartz Display Cabinet, Handmade in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple The Penedo quartz display cabinet captures the enduring beauty of nature’s landscapes,...
Carrara Marble, Granite, Onyx, Brass
$6,842 / set
H 24.01 in Dm 13.78 in
Pair of Constant Night Stands in Iroko Wood by Master Studio for Lemon
By Lemon
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Neatly proportioned with exceptional detailing, the constant nightstand is your perfect bedside partner. In our furniture making, the IDEA is to create special pieces that you can bu...
Hardwood
$1,339 / item
H 13.39 in W 10.63 in D 10.63 in
Set Antique Vintage Acorn Opaline White Milk Glass Ceiling Pendant Light Lamp
Located in Sale, GB
- A fabulous run of church opaline acorn pendant lights with steel galleries, circa 1950. - Wear commensurate with age, all in excellent condition, the steel galleries are aged worn...
Glass
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
Pair of 70s Style Italian Bamboo and Brass Table Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Monumental size Bamboo lamps. Crafted in Italy and made to order, these lamps are modern and chic. Production lead time 2-4 weeks. Base diameter 8 inches, hat diameter 20 inches, he...
Brass
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
Sasco Semi-Flush Mount Brass Light Fixture, Custom Finishes
Located in Pound Ridge, NY
The Sasco is a versatile custom-made solid brass and glass globe light fixture, which can be mounted on the ceiling or wall. Shown here in our factory brass, an uneven unfinished br...
Brass
$2,052 / item
H 40 in W 30 in D 0.03 in
"Les Terrains" Signed Limited Edition Art Print by Christiane Lemieux - 30"x40"
Located in New York, NY
Our first limited edition fine art print “Les Terrains” is an emotive abstract landscape translated in gouache, charcoal and pastel. Created by artist Christiane Lemieux, there will ...
Paper
Capiz Shell Table Lamp, Model Cornelia
By Dusty Deco
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Cornelia Table Lamp is a lamp that is made from capiz shells which gives the material an irregular structure. This makes each lamp unique, something that adds to its character and pe...
Brass
$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
$1,800 / item
H 26 in W 18 in D 18 in
Bertu Counter Stool, Cicely Modern Sheepskin Counter Stool, White Oak
By Bertu Furniture
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Bertu Counter Stool, Cicely Modern Sheepskin Counter Stool, White Oak This Modern Cicely Counter Stool with Sheepskin Seat is beautifully constructed from solid white oak in Ohio, ...
Sheepskin, Wood, Oak
$162,389
H 110.24 in W 127.56 in D 127.56 in
1 BANGA space age micro architecture prefab house bungalow by Carlo Zappa, 1971
By Carlo Zappa
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
here we offer one of 2 bangas, with black interior. the second one with light grey interior is offered in another listing. a banga shows ways in which we could live more sustainably...
Fiberglass
Paolo Buffa, Walnut Mid-Century Daybed, Italy 1940s
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Argelato, BO
Paolo Buffa (1903-1970) Rare and very elegant wooden daybed Varnished walnut and fabric Model created circa 1940 H 58 × L 205 × W 95 cm Paolo Buffa was an Italian furniture des...
Velvet, Walnut
Baby Side Table with Orange Dot Roger Capron Tile
By Roger Capron
Located in Stratford, CT
These tables feature new painted steel frames and a vintage lava tile from Roger Capron. Made in 1970s, these tiles vary in color and texture, resulting from the hand glazed process....
Metal
$16,470 / item
H 53.15 in W 125.99 in D 59.06 in
Oval Brass and Parchment Chandelier by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires
By Diego Mardegan
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Beautiful chandelier by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires, this other version of the spider chandelier has longer arms on the sides giving the oval shape. The metal arms paint...
Metal, Brass
$4,741Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 23.63 in Dm 27.56 in
Rezzonico chandelier 5 arms clear Murano glass, multicolor details by Multiforme
By Multiforme
Located in Trebaseleghe, IT
Kia Ora chandelier 5 lights clear Murano glass with blue and ruby trims, multicolour vitreous paste details. Kia Ora is the combination of the traditional Venetian structure with g...
Blown Glass, Art Glass, Murano 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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