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Chandeliers and Pendants For Sale
Creator: Fabio Ltd
Creator: Paavo Tynell
Amber Graniglia Rondine Chandelier by Fabio Ltd
By Fabio Ltd.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian chandelier clear textured Murano glass petals hand blown with amber Graniglia to produce granular textured effect, mounted on gold finish metal frame / Made in Italy
6 lights...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Sfinge Chandelier by Fabio Ltd
By Fabio Ltd.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian chandelier with opaque pink coral colored Murano glass orbs, mounted on bronzed frame / Designed by Fabio Bergomi for Fabio Ltd / Made in Italy
12 lights / E12 or E14 type /...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Murano Glass
Paavo Tynell Pendant Lamp K2-46 by Taito Oy, Finland, 1950s
By Taito Oy, Paavo Tynell
Located in Stockholm, SE
A large edition of the K2-46 brass chandelier by Paavo Tynell by Taito.
The brass shade has twin dot perforations, scalloped edge detail, and a etched glass diffuser underneath.
...
Category
1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Sfinge Chandelier by Fabio Ltd
By Fabio Ltd.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian chandelier with opaque pink coral colored Murano glass orbs, mounted on bronzed frame / Designed by Fabio Bergomi for Fabio Ltd / Made in Italy
12 lights / E12 or E14 type /...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Murano Glass
Star Flush Mount by Fabio Ltd
By Fabio Ltd.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian flush mount with 12 large Murano glass globes mounted on brass frame / Made in Italy
Designed by Fabio Ltd, inspired by Angelo Lelli and Arredoluce styles
12 lights / E12 or E14 type / max 40W each
Diameter: 64 inches / Height: 14 inches
Order Only / This item ships from Italy
Please inquire for custom options / pricing / current lead times
Order Reference #: FABIOLTD STAR FLUSH...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Star Flush Mount by Fabio Ltd
By Fabio Ltd.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian flush mount with 12 large Murano glass globes mounted on brass frame / Made in Italy
Designed by Fabio Ltd, inspired by Angelo Lelli and Arredoluce styles
12 lights / E12 or E14 type / max 40W each
Diameter: 64 inches / Height: 14 inches
Order Only / This item ships from Italy
Please inquire for custom options / pricing / current lead times
Order Reference #: FABIOLTD STAR FLUSH MOUNT...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Star Flush Mount by Fabio Ltd
By Fabio Ltd.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian flush mount with 12 large Murano glass globes mounted on brass frame / Made in Italy
Designed by Fabio Ltd, inspired by Angelo Lelli and Arredoluce styles
12 lights / E12 or E14 type / max 40W each
Diameter: 64 inches / Height: 14 inches
Order Only / This item ships from Italy
Please inquire for custom options / pricing / current lead times
Order Reference #: FABIOLTD STAR FLUSH MOUNT...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Cloud Chandelier by Fabio Ltd
By Fabio Ltd.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian chandelier with 1960s vintage cloud shaped Murano glasses hand blown with bubbles using Bollicine technique, mounted on newly made gold finish metal frame / Made in Italy
6 ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Paavo Tynell, Ceiling Lamp Model 1953, Taito Oy
By Taito Oy, Paavo Tynell
Located in Helsinki, FI
Very rare ceiling lamp model 1953 in its original condition by Finnish designer Paavo Tynell (1890–1973) for Taito.
The brass shade is perforated and the diffuser underneath is made...
Category
1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Murano Sputnik Flush Mount by Fabio Ltd
By Fabio Ltd.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian sputnik flush mount or chandelier with vintage 1960s clear textured Murano glass discs, mounted on chrome finish metal frame / designed by Fabio Bergomi for Fabio Ltd / Made ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Murano Glass
Sfinge Chandelier by Fabio Ltd
By Fabio Ltd.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian chandelier with pink faceted Murano glass shades, mounted on polished brass frame with black enameled center and ceiling canopy / ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Purple and Clear Burst Sputnik Chandelier by Fabio Ltd
By Fabio Ltd.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian modern Sputnik chandelier with hand blown clear and purple Murano glass spheres, mounted on polished nickel finish metal frame / Designed by Fabio Bergomi for Fabio Ltd / Mad...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Murano Glass
Sfinge Chandelier by Fabio Ltd
By Fabio Ltd.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian chandelier with smoky faceted Murano glass shades, mounted on bronzed finish frame / Designed by Fabio Bergomi for Fabio Ltd / Made in Italy
12 lights / E12 or E14 type / max...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Sfinge Chandelier by Fabio Ltd
By Fabio Ltd.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian chandelier with smoky faceted Murano glass shades, mounted on polished brass frame with black enameled center and ceiling canopy / Designed by Fabio Bergomi for Fabio Ltd / M...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Sfinge Chandelier by Fabio Ltd
By Fabio Ltd.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian chandelier with pink faceted Murano glass shades, mounted on bronzed finish frame / Designed by Fabio Bergomi for Fabio Ltd / Made...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Sfinge Chandelier by Fabio Ltd
By Fabio Ltd.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian chandelier with transparent pink coral colored Murano glass orbs, mounted on bronzed frame / Designed by Fabio Bergomi for Fabio Ltd / Made in Italy
12 lights / E12 or E14 t...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Murano Glass
Purple and Clear Burst Sputnik Chandelier by Fabio Ltd
By Fabio Ltd.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian modern sputnik chandelier with hand blown clear and purple Murano glass spheres, mounted on polished nickel finish metal frame / Designed by Fabio Bergomi for Fabio Ltd / Mad...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Murano Glass
Sfinge Chandelier by Fabio Ltd
By Fabio Ltd.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian chandelier with transparent pink coral colored Murano glass orbs, mounted on bronzed frame / Designed by Fabio Bergomi for Fabio Ltd / Made in Italy
12 lights / E12 or E14 ty...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Murano Glass
Paavo Tynell Glass Pendant Manufactured by Taito Oy, 1930s
By Taito Oy, Paavo Tynell
Located in Helsinki, FI
Paavo Tynell glass pendant manufactured by Taito Oy from the 1930s. Opaline glass lampshade, nickel-plated brass frame. Good vintage condition, mino...
Category
1930s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass, Nickel
Paavo Tynell Chandelier with Snowflakes EARLY Model 9065
By Paavo Tynell
Located in Bloomfield Hills, MI
Made circa 1950. This beautiful and rare Paavo Tynell chandelier is a timeless midcentury feat of design. Best known for his impeccable lighting fixtures and lamps, Tynell was a master craftsman that made elegant forms from brass and was known as “the man who illuminated Finland.”
He found great success in Europe and abroad making notable works throughout the United States such as his lighting design for the UN Secretary General’s office in New York.
A groundbreaking blend of traditional aesthetic with a modern awareness, this chandelier casts warm light through an intricately perforated brass bowl, expertly illuminating the handcut suspended snowflakes and creating an entrancing ambiance.
Pavo Tynell: Chasing Light...
Category
1940s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Smoky Tiered Palmette Chandelier by Fabio Ltd
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian Palmette chandelier with smoky Murano glass leaves arranged in two tiers and mounted on gold finish metal frame / Made in Italy
6 lights / E26 or E27 type / Max 60W each
Meas...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Chrome
Paavo Tynell "Starry Sky" Ceiling Lamp 9068 for Idman
By Paavo Tynell, Idman Oy
Located in Helsinki, FI
The Starry Sky is one of the most iconic designs of Paavo Tynell's lamps. It was made by both Taito and Idman in three different sizes. The way the light filters through the grill an...
Category
1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass
Coral Sputnik Chandelier by Fabio Ltd
By Fabio Ltd.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian sputnik chandelier with varied 32 Murano glass globes in opaque and transparent pink coral colors, mounted on bronze finish frame / Designed by Fabio Bergomi for Fabio Ltd / ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Pinocchio Chandelier by Fabio Ltd
By Fabio Ltd.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian sputnik chandelier with 30 Tiffany blue Murano glass globes and solid brass spikes mounted on brass frame / Designed by Fabio Bergomi for Fabio Ltd / Made in Italy
30 lights ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Elegant Paavo Tynell Four Arm Chandelier 9001/4 Taito
By Paavo Tynell
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
Elegant and rare Paavo Tynell, Taito four arm chandelier. Model 9001/4. Includes custom made linen shades, original sockets, brass has patina and oxidation. Stamped Taito, polished/s...
Category
1940s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Palmette Chandelier by Fabio Ltd
By Fabio Ltd.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian Palmette chandelier shown in clear and green Murano glass leaves, mounted on 24k gold plated metal finish frame / Made in Italy.
4 lights / E12 or E14 type / max 40W each
Dia...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Murano Glass
Brass Leaf Semi Flush Mount by Fabio Ltd
By Fabio Ltd.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian semi flush mount with unlacquered bronzato brass leaves and Murano glass diffuser with granular texture / originally designed for the Goodtime Hotel Miami / Made in Italy
3 l...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Rare Paavo Tynell Model 50488 Brass Chandelier for Taito Oy from the 1920/1930s
By Paavo Tynell, Taito Oy
Located in Helsinki, FI
Paavo Tynell model 50488 iron chandelier manufactured by Taito oy from the 1920/1930s. Five paper lampshades. Good vintage condition, minor patina consistent with age and use. Exceed...
Category
1920s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Smoky Tiered Palmette Chandelier by Fabio Ltd
By Fabio Ltd.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian Palmette chandelier with smoky Murano glass leaves arranged in three tiers and mounted on white metal frame / Made in Italy
9 lights / E26 or E27 type / Max 60W each
Measur...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Murano Glass
Smoky Tiered Palmette Chandelier by Fabio Ltd
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian Palmette chandelier with smoky Murano glass leaves arranged in two tiers and mounted on gold finish metal frame / Made in Italy
6 lights / E26 or E27 type / Max 60W each
Meas...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Chrome
Smoky Tiered Palmette Chandelier by Fabio Ltd
By Fabio Ltd.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian Palmette chandelier with smoky Murano glass leaves arranged in three tiers and mounted on white metal frame / Made in Italy
9 lights / E26 or E27 type / Max 60W each
Measur...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Murano Glass
Coral Sputnik Chandelier by Fabio Ltd
By Fabio Ltd.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian sputnik chandelier with varied 32 Murano glass globes in opaque and transparent pink coral colors, mounted on bronze finish frame / Designed by Fabio Bergomi for Fabio Ltd / ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Paavo Tynell, War Time Ceiling Lamp, Taito, Kauklahti Glass Factory
By Paavo Tynell
Located in Helsinki, FI
A beautiful calming lamp that will suit a wide range of interiors. It is a perfect example of the simplistic war time lamps that were produced by Paavo Tyne...
Category
1940s Finnish Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Rare Paavo Tynell Model 1927 Iron Chandelier for Taito Oy, 1930s
By Taito Oy, Paavo Tynell
Located in Helsinki, FI
Exceedingly Rare Paavo Tynell Model 1927 iron chandelier for Taito Oy from the 1930s. This chandelier model can be found at the Taito Oy catalogue from 1935. Forged iron. Good vintag...
Category
1930s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Iron
Paavo Tynell '1965' Pendant Lamp in White
By Paavo Tynell, Gubi
Located in Glendale, CA
Paavo Tynell '1965' pendant lamp in white. Originally designed by Paavo Tynell in 1947, this authorized GUBI re-edition is executed in a perforated brass metal shade with white inter...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Finnish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass
Palmette Chandelier by Fabio Ltd
By Fabio Ltd.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian Palmette chandelier shown in clear and green Murano glass leaves, mounted on 24k gold plated metal finish frame / Made in Italy
4 lights / E12 or E14 type / max 40W each
Meas...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Murano Glass
Paavo Tynell, Model A1942, Counter Weight Lamp for Idman circa 1960
By Paavo Tynell
Located in Hägersten-Liljeholmen, Stockholms län
Paavo Tynell counter weight light design in the 50s and produced by Idman. The lamp has a counter weight system to adjust its high. It's made in w...
Category
1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass, Iron
Ovale Sputnik Chandelier by Fabio Ltd
By Fabio Ltd.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian oval shaped sputnik chandelier with Murano glass globes mounted on metal frame in polished nickel finish / Designed by Fabio Bergomi for Fabio Ltd / Made in Italy
24 lights ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Six Light Ceiling Fixture by Paavo Tynell
By Paavo Tynell
Located in New York, NY
Opaque glass and brass, brass mesh. Model 2029 with 6 x E26 sockets.
Category
Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Paavo Tynell Ceiling Lamp Produced by Taito Oy
By Paavo Tynell
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare and large ceiling lamp designed by Paavo Tynell. Produced by Taito Oy in Finland.
Height: 117-160 cm.
Category
1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass
Paavo Tynell 1965 Pendant Lamps, Black
By Gubi, Paavo Tynell
Located in Berkeley, CA
The 1965 Pendant was originally designed by Paavo Tynell in 1947. Like many of his bestknown designs, the pendant was designed for the Finland House in Ne...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Ovale Sputnik Chandelier by Fabio Ltd
By Fabio Ltd.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian oval shaped Sputnik chandelier with Murano glass globes mounted on metal frame in polished nickel finish / Designed by Fabio Bergomi for Fabio Ltd / Made in Italy
24 lights ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Palmette Chandelier by Fabio Ltd
By Fabio Ltd.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian Palmette chandelier shown in clear Murano glass leaves mounted on unlacquered natural brass finish frame with frosted bottom glass diffusers / Made in Italy
Length 66 inches...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Paavo Tynell 1965 Pendant Lamps, Brass
By Gubi, Paavo Tynell
Located in Berkeley, CA
The 1965 Pendant was originally designed by Paavo Tynell in 1947. Like many of his bestknown designs, the pendant was designed for the Finland House in Ne...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Palmette Chandelier by Fabio Ltd
By Fabio Ltd.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian Palmette chandelier shown in clear Murano glass leaves mounted on unlacquered natural brass finish frame with frosted bottom glass diffusers / Made in Italy
Length 66 inches...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Large Chandelier by Paavo Tynell / 2 Available
By Paavo Tynell, Idman Oy
Located in Long Island City, NY
Large, 10 Lights Chandelier designed by Paavo Tynell for Idman Oy, Finland, circa 1950th.
Polished brass with opaline glass shades. Similar example is featured at Idman Oy Catalogue...
Category
1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Ovale Sputnik Chandelier by Fabio Ltd
By Fabio Ltd.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian oval shaped sputnik chandelier with Murano glass globes mounted on metal frame in polished nickel finish / Designed by Fabio Bergomi for Fabio Ltd / Made in Italy
24 lights ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Pendant by Paavo Tynell / 2 Available
By Paavo Tynell, Idman Oy
Located in Long Island City, NY
A Pendant designed by Paavo Tynell, produced by Idman Oy, Finland, circa 1950.
Perforated metal shade, polished brass stem with brass wire decorations.
Diameter 10? ; Drop 42?.
Tw...
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1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Ovale Sputnik Chandelier by Fabio Ltd
By Fabio Ltd.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian oval shaped sputnik chandelier with Murano glass globes mounted on metal frame in polished nickel finish / Designed by Fabio Bergomi for Fabio Ltd / Made in Italy
24 lights ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Paavo Tynell A1965 Pendant Lamps, Black
By Gubi, Paavo Tynell
Located in Berkeley, CA
Unveiled in 1947 at the Finland House in New York, the A1965 Pendant was an instant success for Paavo Tynell and one of the lighting fixtures considered t...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Tiered Palmette Chandelier by Fabio Ltd
By Fabio Ltd.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian Palmette chandelier with clear Murano glass leaves mounted on chrome metal finish frame by Fabio Ltd / Made in Italy
12 lights / E26 or E27 type / Max 60W each
Measures: Diam...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Chrome
Rectangular Poliedri Murano Chandelier
By Fabio Ltd.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian rectangular shaped chandelier with clear polyhedron / polyhedral shaped Murano glasses mounted on white metal frame with chrome hardware / Made in Italy
Measures: Length: 44 ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Palmette Chandelier by Fabio Ltd
By Fabio Ltd.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian Palmette chandelier shown in clear and green Murano glass leaves, mounted on 24k gold plated metal finish frame / Made in Italy.
4 lights / E12 or E14 type / max 40W each.
Di...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Murano Glass
Paavo Tynell for Idman “K2-15” Pendant Lamp in Steel and Opal Glass, 1950s
By Idman, Paavo Tynell
Located in Praha 2, Hlavní město Praha
Rare pendant lamp, model "K2-15", in enameled steel and opal glass, designed by Paavo Tynell and manufactured by Idman in Finland, 1950s.
One of the rarest pendant lamps designed by...
Category
1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass
Paavo Tynell Model "556" Pendant Light for Taito Oy, Finland, 1930s
By Taito Oy, Paavo Tynell
Located in Utrecht, NL
Surrounding countries exerted a strong influence of the developing ‘Finnish Style’ initially, but a dialogue with nature was to become the prime force in the ongoing evolution of the...
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1930s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
MEZZO Flush Mount by Fabio Ltd
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian Sputnik flush mount with Murano glass globes mounted on solid brass frame / Designed by Fabio Bergomi for Fabio Ltd / Made in Italy
15 lights / E12 or E14 type / max 40W each...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Elegant Paavo Tynell Crystal Chandelier Model 1487 for Taito
By Taito, Paavo Tynell
Located in Helsinki, FI
An elegant chandelier by Paavo Tynell from the 1940s and made by Taito. Different to what we usually see from Tynell, this rather classic with a modernistic touch lamp, goes to prove...
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1940s Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Pinocchio Chandelier by Fabio Ltd
By Fabio Ltd.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian sputnik chandelier with 30 Tiffany blue Murano glass globes and solid brass spikes mounted on brass frame / Designed by Fabio Bergomi for Fabio Ltd / Made in Italy
30 lights ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
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.
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