Chandeliers and Pendants
1,565
192
9
to
73
893
764
1,766
470
822
708
308
161
41
23
4
3
2
2
2
1
1
5
187
1,574
12
128
30
1
5
10
2
18
22
17
1
6
Height
to
Width
to
3,676
2,005
1,809
1,766
1,690
1,677
1,643
1,644
1,622
1,621
1,597
1,612
1,309
540
446
400
253
1,290
588
303
216
128
86
76
60
52
40
Chandeliers and Pendants For Sale
Number in Set: Set of 4
Color: Black
Gino Sarfatti Model No. 2065 Ceiling Light in Black and White for Astep
Located in Glendale, CA
Gino Sarfatti model no. 2065 ceiling lamp in black and white for Astep
Designed in 1950, this is an authorized re-edition by Alessandro Sarfatti, grandson of Gino Sarfatti, who appl...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum
Two-Tier Eight-Light Wrought Iron Chandelier by MLA
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Two-tier eight-light handwrought iron chandelier finished in an antique iron finish. The chandelier is newly wired with cream drip wax candle cover...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Wrought Iron
Simple and Elegant Black over Silver Dome Pendent
Located in Peekskill, NY
These are beautiful unused new old stock shades. The finish is a black over spun aluminium. They are military surplus and have a simple clean look.
Category
Early 20th Century American Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants
Flos Parentesi Pendant Light in Black by Achille Castiglioni & Pio Manzu
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Borne out of a 1971 collaboration between Achille Castiglioni and Pio Manzù, the Parentesi was named for the parenthesis symbol, a visual reference to the nickel-plated shaped tube t...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Steel
Chord Pendant in Gunmetal - 40 in
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Chord Pendant draws inspiration from minimalist jewelry and pure geometries. Light emanates into the central void, the source hidden in an ele...
Category
2010s American Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Steel
Eight-Arm Brass Chandelier, Ivory or Black Heads, Gold Inside in Stilnovo Style
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
Best size for dining room use. Enchanting 54in - 135cm diameter chandelier. Midcentury eight-arm spider chandelier with ivory or black shades and natural patinated brass.
Pivotting heads helps with the light distribution in the room. Upper shades contribute to the ambiance light and lower shades for the direct lights. The pictures are showing the new version with golden finish inside for a glamour touch. Classic ivory is also available. See last picture.
It’s my favorite thing in the house, said one of my first customers.
A statement piece for a large living room or over a dining table.
There is a special feature on customization: double circuit (to lit up cones separately from down lights) upon request, and it's complimentary. You can have one circuit or both dimmable to play with more light to the ceiling , on conversation before dinner, and full light on the table when dinner starts.
Made by a lab specialized in midcentury restoration. Owner is a collector himself and connoisseur of the period. This chandelier takes it's inspiration from several different chandeliers...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass, Aluminum, Metal
Ballroom Molecule Black/Green Chandelier Black Base
By Design By Us
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Danish design from Design by Us
The Ballroom Molecule chandelier features five spheres, available in different translucent hues, they mer...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Three-Light Meander Flexible Arm Ceiling Mounted Light Fixture
Located in Pound Ridge, NY
Ceiling mounted Meander light featuring three flexible arms which allow you to adjust and pose the light fixture; shown here with metal arms in standard ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary North American Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Edimate Genuine Brass Copper Industrial Style Ceiling Light Version 1
By Edimate
Located in Vaudes, FR
Discover the artisanal excellence embodied in our industrial-style ceiling light, a showpiece that fuses contemporary elegance and authentic charm. Each piece embodies elegance and r...
Category
2010s French Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum, Brass, Copper
Edimate Genuine Brass Copper Industrial Style Ceiling Light Version 2
By Edimate
Located in Vaudes, FR
Discover the artisanal excellence embodied in our industrial-style ceiling light, an exceptional lighting piece available in real aluminum, copper and brass executions.
Each example embodies a timeless elegance resulting from a meticulous process, shaped entirely by hand on our English wheel...
Category
2010s French Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum, Brass, Copper
Edimate Genuine Aluminium Copper Industrial Style Ceiling Light Version 2
By Edimate
Located in Vaudes, FR
Discover the artisanal excellence embodied in our industrial-style ceiling light, an exceptional lighting piece available in real aluminum, copper and brass executions.
Each example embodies a timeless elegance resulting from a meticulous process, shaped entirely by hand on our English wheel...
Category
2010s French Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum, Brass, Copper
Edimate Genuine Aluminium Brass Industrial Style Ceiling Light Version 2
By Edimate
Located in Vaudes, FR
Discover the artisanal excellence embodied in our industrial-style ceiling light, an exceptional lighting piece available in real aluminum, copper and brass executions.
Each example embodies a timeless elegance resulting from a meticulous process, shaped entirely by hand on our English wheel...
Category
2010s French Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum, Brass, Copper
Edimate Genuine Aluminium Brass Industrial Style Ceiling Light Version 3
By Edimate
Located in Vaudes, FR
Immerse yourself in the world of exceptional craftsmanship and contemporary design with our industrial style ceiling light, an exceptional lighting piece available in authentic alumi...
Category
2010s French Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum, Brass, Copper
Edimate Genuine Aluminium Copper Industrial Style Ceiling Light Version 3
By Edimate
Located in Vaudes, FR
Immerse yourself in the world of exceptional craftsmanship and contemporary design with our industrial style ceiling light, an exceptional lighting piece available in authentic alumi...
Category
2010s French Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum, Brass, Copper
Edimate Genuine Brass Copper Industrial Style Ceiling Light Version 3
By Edimate
Located in Vaudes, FR
Immerse yourself in the world of exceptional craftsmanship and contemporary design with our industrial style ceiling light, an exceptional lighting piece available in authentic alumi...
Category
2010s French Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum, Brass, Copper
Sebastian Herkner Manila T PE Graphite Matte Grey Textile Black Glass Diffuser
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Manila T PE by Sebastian Herkner
An incredibly elegant combination of artisanal blown glass and a plissé textile diffuser. Its name comes from Spanish "Mantón de Manila". It's a trad...
Category
2010s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Steel
Alvar Aalto, set of 4 circa 1950's "Golden bell" A330 pendants, Valaistustyö Ky
Located in Turku, Varsinais-Suomi
Introducing the Alvar Aalto "Golden Bell" A330 pendants - a set of four stunning vintage design lighting pieces to elevate your interior to new heights. Iconically designed by Alvar ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Monter Pendant, Chandelier in Black with Antique Gold Finish, Benediko
By Benediko
Located in Freiburg im Breisgau, DE
The Monter Chandelier is formed of two interlocking shapes. Shapes that are strangely simple and primitive, which call more on our imagination than on our power of understanding. Ava...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Monter Pendant, Chandelier in Bronze with French Brass Finish, Benediko
By Benediko
Located in Freiburg im Breisgau, DE
The Monter Chandelier is formed of two interlocking shapes. Shapes that are strangely simple and primitive, which call more on our imagination than on our power of understanding. Ava...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Edimate Genuine Brass Edge-Tightened Ceiling Light
By Edimate
Located in Vaudes, FR
Discover the pinnacle of craftsmanship and beauty with our Genuine Brass Half-Sphere
Ceiling Light, a masterpiece of light that will illuminate your space. Handcrafted with unparalleled
expertise, this fixture blends the art of metal spinning with the timeless charm of genuine brass, creating a masterpiece that will add a hint of elegance to any room in your home.
The ceiling light diffuses...
Category
2010s French Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass, Copper
Edimate Genuine Copper Edge-Tightened Ceiling Light
By Edimate
Located in Vaudes, FR
Discover the pinnacle of craftsmanship and beauty with our Genuine Copper Half-Sphere
Ceiling Light, a masterpiece of light that will illuminate your space. Handcrafted with unparalleled
expertise, this fixture blends the art of metal spinning with the timeless charm of genuine copper, creating a masterpiece that will add a hint of elegance to any room in your home.
The ceiling light diffuses...
Category
2010s French Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass, Copper
Art Deco Chandelier
Located in Culver City, CA
Art Deco Chandelier
Made In Italy
10-arm chandelier with ribbed brass arms.
62”L x 16”d x 32”h
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Rust Brown Metal Vintage Industrial Pendant Lights
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Iron, industrial pedant light, spotlight.
Rust metal with rotatable arm
Weight: 4.50 kg / 9.9 lb
Priced per individual item. All lamps have been made suitable by international stan...
Category
Mid-20th Century Czech Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Iron
Anna Karlin Lantern Pendant - Long
By Anna Karlin
Located in New York, NY
A finely balanced form of hand-finished brass-plated steel with a frosted glass diffuser.
Dimensions: 6" W x 17-3/4" H x 6" D
Overall height to order - minimum 21"
Lamping: 1 E12 b...
Category
2010s American Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass, Steel
Industrial Black Enamel Factory Pendant Lamp, 1950s
By Elektrosvit
Located in Kojetice, CZ
Industrial factory hanging lamp made in former Czechoslovakia during the 1950s. It features a black enamel shade with white enamel interior and an iron top. New socket requires stan...
Category
Mid-20th Century Czech Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Enamel, Iron
Industrial Black Enamel Factory Pendant Lamp, 1950s
Located in Kojetice, CZ
Industrial factory hanging lamp made in former Czechoslovakia during the 1950s. It features a black enamel shade with white enamel interior and an iron top. New socket requires stan...
Category
Mid-20th Century Czech Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Enamel, Iron
1930's Large Industrial Black Enamel Bauhaus Ceiling Pendant Lamp
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1930’s Large Industrial Black Enamel Bauhaus Ceiling Pendant Lamp
1930’s Large Industrial Black Enamel Bauhaus Ceiling Pendant Lamp. The key fe...
Category
1930s European Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Talon Lampshade with Fringing, Extra Large
By Anna Hayman
Located in Ringmer, GB
Talon was created by sandwiching two lino print designs together to create a trellis style design, a dense pattern which is great for creating depth and mood. In tones of rich forest...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Satin, Velvet
Regency Modern Black Crystal Chandelier Lamp Lustre
Located in Berlin, DE
our lead crystal chandelier is a testament to opulence and craftsmanship. Crafted in-house, we offer the flexibility of both smaller and larger sizes, ensuring the perfect fit for yo...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Wire
Industrial Black Enamel Factory Hanging Lamp, 1950s
Located in Kojetice, CZ
Industrial factory pendant light made in former Czechoslovakia during the 1950s. It features black enamel shade with white enamel interior and black lacquered iron neck with hook. Th...
Category
Mid-20th Century Czech Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Enamel, Iron
Regency Modern Black Crystal Chandelier Lamp Lustre
Located in Berlin, DE
our lead crystal chandelier is a testament to opulence and craftsmanship. Crafted in-house, we offer the flexibility of both smaller and larger sizes, ensuring the perfect fit for yo...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Wire
Two Enlighten 'Rey' Perforated Patinated Brass Dome Ceiling Lamp
Located in Glendale, CA
Two Enlighten 'Rey' Perforated patinated brass Dome ceiling lamp. Hand-fabricated in Los Angeles, these highly refined ceiling lamps are reminiscent of t...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
'Minimal' Ceramic Pendant Light by David Pompa for Kdln in Black
By KDLN, David Pompa
Located in Glendale, CA
'Minimal' ceramic pendant light by David Pompa for KDLN in black.
Executed in a handmade ceramic body topped with a subtle yet eye-catching blackened ni...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Nickel
Tetrix Ceiling Light by Gaspare Asaro- Black Bronze Finish
By form A
Located in New York, NY
The Tetrix ceiling light features a composition of variable sized Murano glass shades on a brass machined frame highlighting perpendicular and intersecting lines. The first images sh...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Nymph a Handwoven and Dyed Reed Pendant (two tier in black with neon pink LED)
By Laylo Studio
Located in Chicago, IL
Acrylic, blackened steel, brass, LEDs, stainless steel, shellac, and woven reed
Sexual selection requires the use and continual modification of a lure. Sometimes a lure is a behavio...
Category
2010s American Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass, Steel, Stainless Steel
Industrial Black Enamel Factory Pendant Lamp, 1960s
By Elektrosvit
Located in Kojetice, CZ
Industrial enamel hanging lamp made by Elektrosvit in former Czechoslovakia during the 1960s. It features a cast aluminium top newly painted on silver and a black enamel shade with w...
Category
Mid-20th Century Czech Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum, Enamel, Iron
New Aino & Alvar Aalto for Artek Golden Bell Pendant Light in Black, Model A330s
By Artek, Aino Aalto
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is an Artek Pendant Light, Model A330S, originally designed by Alvar and Aino Aalto in 1937. These examples are new in box, dating to 2020. The listed price includes one pendant...
Category
2010s Finnish Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Steel, Metal
Midcentury Modern Italian Design Pendant Lamp Set, Italy 1960's
By Stilnovo
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
Vintage Midcentury Modern Italian Design Pendant Lamp set of 4. Made in Italy, 1960's. Attributed to Stilnovo. Not marked. Set of 4 pendant lamps in bra...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass
Verner Panton Pantop Ø23 Pendant in Dark Green
Located in Tilburg, NL
Verner Panton Pantop Ø23 pendant. Designed in 1980, current production.
The elegant Pantop line was designed by Verner Panton in 1980, and has for a long time been a staple of the...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Modern Pendant Brass Bronzed, Ribbed Glass
Located in Roeselare, BE
Trimonocle pendant of 3 rings which are movable to each other, filled with ribbed glass, with leds. power supply placed on distance.
Bronzed brass frame. Measure: diameter of each ri...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
ARC 3 Pendant in Black and Brushed Brass, Made in Britain
Located in London, GB
With a black external surface in contrast to its beautiful brushed brass interior, this beautiful ceiling light is from our ‘ARC’ range and can be used in many different configurations to stunning effect. Hang pendant lights in singles or in rows to create individual pools of light or in clusters of 3 or 5 to give wider illumination.
Hand wrapped from a single strip of brass using our trademark process. Our contemporary lights...
Category
2010s British Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Framed Globe Lamp
Located in Peekskill, NY
This is a an explosion proof style globe pendent. What make this design unique is the brass protective frame and round top shade holder. It's a nice small size that can go anywhere and will work well...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Vestale, your new lighting story
Located in Bassano Del Grappa, VI
What a story light is! And what stories come from glass!
Vestale seems to be made with two pieces glued together and yet, thanks to knowing how to handle glass, this light product re...
Category
Early 2000s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Glass
Set of 4 Industrial Black Enamel Pendant Lamps from Elektrosvit, 1970s
By Elektrosvit
Located in Kojetice, CZ
4 Industrial black enamel pendant lamps made by Elektrosvit in former Czechoslovakia during the 1970s . White enamel inside the shade. Cast aluminium top. New porcelain socket requir...
Category
1970s Czech Industrial Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum, Enamel, Iron
Black Enamel Vintage Industrial Factory Pendant Hanging Lights
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Factory hanging light. Black enamel. White interior.
Brass strain relief with 2 meter wire.
Measure: Weight: 0.6 kg / 1.3 lb
Priced per individual item. All lamps have been ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Hungarian Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Enamel
Serge Mouille - Black Ceiling Lamp with 6 Rotating Arms
Located in Stratford, CT
Impressively large, this six arm ceiling lamp is a Mouille classic. Tilting and rotating heads with rotating arms of 31 and 54 inches make this fixture a truly spectacular statement ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
Serge Mouille - Black Ceiling Lamp with 3 Rotating Arms in White or Black
Located in Stratford, CT
DESCRIPTION:
Simple and elegant, this ceiling lamp makes a dramatic addition to a variety of room settings. With three rotating arms of differing lengths and heads that swivel and t...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
Serge Mouille - Black Spider Ceiling Lamp with 5 Arms
Located in Stratford, CT
Elegance in form and function are hallmarks of a Serge Mouille lamp. This ceiling lamp with adjustable shades on five fixed arms is at once an old and practical design that works wel...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
'Cosmic Pendant Duo Regolith 70' Black Patina & Bronze Gradient Brass Chandelier
Located in London, GB
Inspired by planet-like shapes and textures, the Cosmic collection plays with both metal properties and a selection of patina finishes.
The Regolith Pendant...
Category
2010s English Organic Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Hive Chandelier by Fabio Ltd
By Fabio Ltd.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian chandelier with Murano glass shades mounted on solid brass frame / Made in Italy
Designed by Fabio Ltd, inspired by Angelo Lelli and Arredoluce styles
8 lights / E12 or E14 type / max 40W each
Length: 65 inches / Width: 42.5 inches / Height: 30 inches including rod and canopy
Order only / This item ships from Italy
Please inquire for custom options / pricing / current lead times
Order Reference #: HIVE CHANDELIER...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Beehive Flush Mount by Fabio Ltd
By Fabio Ltd.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian flush mount with Murano glass shades mounted on solid brass frame / Made in Italy
Designed by Fabio Ltd, inspired by Angelo Lelli and Arredoluce styles
8 lights / E12 or E14 type / max 40W each
Length: 69 inches / Width: 46.5 inches / Height: 10 inches
Order only / This item ships from Italy
Order Reference #: BEEHIVE FLUSH MOUNT...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Beehive Flush Mount by Fabio Ltd
By Fabio Ltd.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian flush mount with Murano glass shades mounted on solid brass frame / Made in Italy
Designed by Fabio Ltd, inspired by Angelo Lelli and Arredoluce styles
8 lights / E12 or E14 type / max 40W each
Length: 69 inches / Width: 46.5 inches / Height: 10 inches
Order only / This item ships from Italy
Order Reference #: BEEHIVE FLUSH MOUNT...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Brass Neoclassical Regency Lantern w/ 3 Candelabra Light Cluster & Curved Glass
Located in North Salem, NY
Elegant Brass Neoclassical Regency Lantern with 3 Candelabra Light Cluster and 3 Curved Glass Panels.
Five (5) Available - One (1) with Chip in Corner o...
Category
19th Century Unknown Antique Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Hive Flush Mount by Fabio Ltd
By Fabio Ltd.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian flush mount with Murano glass shades mounted on solid brass frame / Made in Italy
Designed by Fabio Ltd, inspired by Angelo Lelli and Arredoluce styles
8 lights / E12 or E14 / max 40W each
Measures: Length 65 inches, width 42.5 inches, height 10 inches
Order only / This item ships from Italy
Order Reference #: FABIOLTD HIVE FLUSH MOUNT...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Due Shade Flush Mount by Fabio Ltd
By Fabio Ltd.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian flush mount with Murano glass shades mounted on solid brass frame / Made in Italy
Designed by Fabio Ltd, inspired by Angelo Lelli and Arredoluce styles
3 lights / E12 or E14 ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Due Shade Flush Mount by Fabio Ltd
By Fabio Ltd.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian flush mount with Murano glass shades mounted on solid brass frame / Made in Italy
Designed by Fabio Ltd, inspired by Angelo Lelli and Arredoluce styles
3 lights / E12 or E14 ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Mirrored Ring Reflector Pendants
Located in Peekskill, NY
We have a nice collection of these Classic mirrored ring pendants. In addition to the fluted mirror there are some subtle decorative details that make this one stand out. The most interesting feature is the bulb cover with three springs and a hole that the tip of the antique style bulb can pass through. That cover is a nice feature keeping the early bare bulb...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
The Bakalowits world famous 1960 model Miracle chandelier
Located in Wien, 9
The famous Miracle chandelier designed by the owner Prof. Friedl Bakalowits in 1960 can be made in various sizes from 35 cm until 3 meter.
Any surface colour is possible and it still...
Category
1960s Austrian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass, Nickel
Antique, Vintage and Contemporary Chandeliers and Pendant Lights
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 and vintage 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 (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), 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.
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 whimsical — like the work of Beau & Bien’s Sylvie Maréchal, frequently inspired by her dreams — 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.
Read More
This Handsome Leather Pendant Light Is Crafted Using Saddle-Making Techniques
The Doma by L’Aviva Home nods to Colombia’s equestrian heritage.
Celebrate Spring Year-Round with This Lush Murano-Glass Chandelier
Hand-blown glass makes the Italian fixture glow like dew-covered leaves in the sun.
In London, Eva Menz Creates Artisanal Lighting with Theatrical Flair
Working through her studio, Atelier001, the German-born lighting meister designs LED fixtures with thoughtfully crafted details that make each piece one of a kind.
A Tale of Two Sputnik Chandeliers
This pair of iconic 20th-century light fixtures with the same name have two very different backgrounds.
Meet the Husband-and-Wife Duo Handcrafting Larose Guyon’s Ethereal Lighting
The Canadian couple combines poetry and simplicity in their elegant designs.
Recently Viewed
View AllMore Ways To Browse
French Art Deco Dining Chair With Arms
Mid Century Flower Lamp Metal
Antique Brass Lantern Pendant
Antique Brass Pendant Lantern
Industrial Lighting Pendants Blue
1920s Ceiling Light
Vintage Colored Glass Lamp
Art Deco Hanging Light
Art Deco Leaded Glass
1920s Spanish Chandelier
Vintage Beauty Bag
Sculptural Modern Ceiling Light
Linear Modern Chandelier
Globe Shade Pendant
Bauhaus White Lamp
Chandeliers Tronchi Glasses
Blue Ceiling Pendant Light
Arts Crafts Brass Pendant