Chandeliers and Pendants
1
244
to
22
225
19
244
244
244
163
62
1
1
1
1
243
146
95
1
4
106
94
1
Height
to
Width
to
231
32
11
6
2
5
2
2
238
223
165
165
81
243
223
15
3
1
225
2
950
821
613
Chandeliers and Pendants For Sale
Creator: Palwa
Creator: Feldman Brothers
Gorgeous Mid Century Sputnik Chandelier or Pendant Lamp Dandelion by Palwa 1960s
By Palwa
Located in Munich, DE
Exceptional and elegant Mid-Century Modern Sputnik chandelier or pendant lamp 'Dandelion'. Designed and manufactured by Palwa, Germany, 1960s-1970s.
Executed in 52 x large diamond ...
Category
1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass
1960's Brass & Crystal Glass Pendant in Style of Palwa
By Palwa
Located in Schoorl, NL
Petit pendant by Palwa. Consist of a gilded brass frame & rings with crystal Glass “lenses”. It holds one E27 socket and is in excellent condition.
Category
Mid-20th Century German Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
1960 Germany Ernst Palme Floral Flush Mount Chandelier Glass & Brass
By Ernst Palme, Palwa
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Elegant flush mount chandelier with overlapping clear crystal glass flowers on a golden brass frame. Rare design. Chandelier illuminates beautifully and offers a lot of light. Gem fr...
Category
1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass
1960 Germany Palwa Petite Bubble Chandelier Crystal Glass & Gilt Brass
By Palwa
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Petite gilt brass chandelier with faceted Swarovski crystals. Manufactured by Palwa, Germany in the 1960s.
Lighting: takes one small Edison E14 base screw bulb.
Wattage: we recomm...
Category
1960s German Hollywood Regency Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Huge Gilt Brass and Crystal Chandelier, Sciolari Design by Palwa, Germany, 1970s
Located in Aachen, NRW
A wonderful and high quality gilded chandelier or pendant light fixture by Palwa -Design Sciolari, Germany, 1970s.
It is made of a 24-carat gold-plated brass frame. Large size of cr...
Category
1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Gold Plate, Brass
Gorgeous Large 70s Palwa Brass Ceiling or Wall Lamp with Faceted Crystal Stones
By Palwa
Located in München, DE
Very beautiful 1970s Palwa brass ceiling lamp with faceted crystal stones.
Very high quality workmanship and elegant design,
frame made entirely of brass.
Manufactured by Palwa i...
Category
1970s German Hollywood Regency Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass
1960 Germany Palwa Hollywood Regency Crystal & Gilt Brass Chandelier
By Palwa
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Glamorous chandelier made of a 24-carat gold-plated brass frame with crystal pearlss.
Manufactured by Palwa (Palme & Walter), Germany in the 1960s.
Style: Hollywood Regency.
...
Category
1960s German Hollywood Regency Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Spectacular Backlit Mirror Gilded Brass and Crystal Glass by Palwa, Germany
By Palwa
Located in Aachen, NRW
A wonderful and high quality gilded wall mirror by Palwa (Palme & Walter), Germany, 1970s
It is made of a 24-carat gold-plated brass frame decorated with hundreds of cut crystal g...
Category
1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Gold Plate, Brass
Hotel Ballroom "Snowball" Sputnik Palwa Chandelier, Germany, 1960s
By Palwa
Located in Nuernberg, DE
This stunning large and glamorous chandelier came from the Ball Room of the Hotel Deutscher Hof, in Nuremberg, Germany. It is in very good condition and requires fourteen European E1...
Category
1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Chrome
1970's Gilt Brass & Crystal Glass Chandelier in Style of Palwa
By Palwa
Located in Schoorl, NL
Flamboyant chandelier with beatiful faceted crystals held by gilt brass brass frame. Five E14 lightbulbs.
Please note that we have more chandeliers and scones in similar style and i...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Huge Brass and Crystal Flush Mount Light, Designed by Palwa, Germany, 1970s
By Palwa
Located in Aachen, NRW
A wonderful and high-quality brass Flush mount light by Palwa, Germany, 1970s.
It is made of a brass frame and many crystals. Great scale and exquisite detail. Handmade.
The lamp...
Category
1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Gilt Brass and Crystal Chandelier, Sciolari Design by Palwa, Germany, 1970s
Located in Aachen, NRW
A wonderful and high quality gilded chandelier or pendant light fixture by Palwa -Design Sciolari, Germany, 1970s.
It is made of a 24 carat gold-plated brass frame decorated with ...
Category
1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Gold Plate, Brass
Delicate Gilt Brass Cut-Glass Flower Chandelier by Palwa, Germany, 1970s
By Palwa
Located in Aachen, NRW
Delicate floral chandelier with crystal glass and gilded brass parts made by Palwa, Germany, 1970s. Featuring a multitude of crystal glass flowers.
Measures: Diameter 24" x 61 cm
S...
Category
1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Petite Delicate Gilt Brass Cut-Glass Flower Flush Mount by Palwa, Germany, 1970s
By Palwa
Located in Aachen, NRW
Delicate floral chandelier with crystal glass and gilded brass parts made by Palwa, Germany, 1970s. Featuring a multitude of crystal glass flowers.
Measures: Diameter 24" x 61 cm
S...
Category
1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass
1 (of 2) 1960 Germany Palwa Chandelier Glass Rods & Gilt Brass
By Palwa
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Elegant gilt-brass and smoked crystal glass rods pendant lamp designed by Christoph Palme. Chandelier illuminates beautifully and offers a lot of light. Manufactured by Palwa (Palme ...
Category
1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass
1970 Germany Palwa Tear Drop Chandelier Murano Glass & Gilt-Brass
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Elegant teardrop chandelier made by Venini of transparent Murano glass drops mounted on a gilded brass frame with golden leafs. Chandelier illuminates beautifully and offers a lot of...
Category
1970s German Hollywood Regency Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Gold Plate, Brass
Very Huge Jewel Chandelier Designed by Palwa
By Palwa
Located in Antwerp, BE
Exclusive pendant chandelier by Palwa, Germany. Made of a gilded 24-karat plated brass frame and faceted crystals.
Category
1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass
1960s Gilt Brass and Crystal Glass Chandelier by Palwa
By Palwa
Located in Schoorl, NL
This special and stunning chandelier by Palwa has handcrafted gilt brass rings encrusted with crystal glass, circa 1960s. It holds nine E14 lightbulbs.
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Brass and Crystal Pendant Light, Designed by Palwa, Germany, 1970s
By Palwa
Located in Aachen, NRW
A wonderful and high-quality brass chandelier by Palwa, Germany, 1970s.
It is made of a brass frame and many crystals. Great scale and exquisite detail.
The lamp takes 6 x E14 (s...
Category
1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass
1950's Glass & Brass Plated Steel Chandelier Attributed to Palwa
By Palwa
Located in Schoorl, NL
Stunning chandelier consists of five tiers of rectangle shaped glass crystals and top tier with unique cut crystals held by gold plated brass frame. Three E14 light bulbs.
Category
Mid-20th Century German Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Glass
Glamorous Petite Vintage Palwa Chandelier
By Palwa
Located in New York, NY
Glamorous petite vintage Palwa chandelier. It has 3 candelabra sockets and is in excellent condition with minimum wear that is consistent with its age and use.
Category
1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass, Metal
1960's Gilted Brass & Cut Crystal Glass by Palwa
By Palwa
Located in Schoorl, NL
An elegant chandelier by Palwa made in Germany in the 1960s. Multiple gilded brass tier design and asymmetrical cylinders, with cut crystal pendants with beaded...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
1960 Germany Palwa Orbit Chandelier Crystal & Gilt Brass by Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Elegant Orbit chandelier with cut Swarovski crystals on a gilt-brass frame. The sparkling and glittering Palwa chandeliers are hanging in the Residence of the Empress Marie-Therese o...
Category
1960s German Hollywood Regency Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Gold Plate, Brass
Gilt Brass and Crystal Chandelier, Sciolari Design by Palwa, Germany, 1970s
Located in Aachen, NRW
A wonderful and high quality gilded chandelier or pendant light fixture by Palwa -Design Sciolari, Germany, 1970s.
It is made of a 24 carat gold-plated brass frame decorated with ...
Category
1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Gold Plate, Brass
Palwa Chandelier Golden Brass and Crystal Column Ceiling Lamp, 1960
By Palwa
Located in Vienna, AT
One of a kind 49" column light from brass and glass, Palwa, Germany
Delicate and rare column style ceiling light by Palwa, Germany. This fixture has been handcrafted and has a dr...
Category
1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass
1970 Germany Palwa Tear Drop Chandelier Murano Glass and Silver Brass
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Elegant teardrop chandelier made by Venini of transparent Murano glass drops mounted on a silver plated brass frame with silver leafs.
Chandelier illuminates beautifully and offers...
Category
1970s German Hollywood Regency Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Silver Plate, Chrome
Palwa 18" Sunburst Ball Chandelier Crystal & Gold-Plated Brass, Germany 1960s
By Christoph Palme, Palwa
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Enchanting sunburst ball chandelier with sparkling stars for infinity. Swarovski crystals placed on gold-plated sun rays explode between pulsating sun discs studded with crystals of ...
Category
1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Gold Plate, Brass
1960's Gilted Brass & Cut Crystal Glass by Palwa
By Palwa
Located in Schoorl, NL
An elegant chandelier made in Germany in the 1960s. Multiple gilded brass tier design and asymmetrical cylinders, with cut crystal pendants with beaded...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Large Gilt Brass and Crystal Glass Chandelier by Palwa, Germany, 1960s
By Palwa
Located in Aachen, NRW
A stunning chandelier by Palwa (Palme and Walter), Germany, manufactured in 1960s. It’s composed of jewel-like glass pieces and brass plates with a Brutalist relief.
High quality ...
Category
1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Lovely Large Gilt Brass and Crystal Chandelier by Palwa, circa 1970s
By Palwa
Located in Wiesbaden, Hessen
A wonderful midcentury gilt brass and crystal chandelier by Palwa, Germany, circa 1970s.
A highest quality light fixture made of 24-karat gilt brass and big a Swarovski crystal piec...
Category
1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Palwa Chandelier, Gilt Brass and Amber Tone Glass, 1960s
By Palwa
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A wonderful and rare version of a gold-plated brass chandelier with amber tone crystal glass pieces by Palwa, Germany, manufactured in Mid-Century, circa 1970 (1960s-1970s). It has s...
Category
1960s German Hollywood Regency Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass
1960s Palwa Six-Light Crystal Cut-Glass and Gilt Brass Chandelier
By Palwa
Located in Schoorl, NL
Elegant chandelier with jewel-like crystal glass and gilt brass rings by Palwa. 40 large round crystal glass ornaments and 5 small glass ones ar...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Large Gilt Brass and Crystal Glass Chandelier by Palwa, Germany, 1960s
By Palwa
Located in Aachen, NRW
A stunning chandelier by Palwa (Palme and Walter), Germany, manufactured in 1960s. It’s composed of jewel-like glass pieces and brass plates with a Brutalist relief.
High quality ...
Category
1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Brass and Crystal Chandelier, Sciolari Design by Palwa, Germany, 1970s
Located in Aachen, NRW
A wonderful and high-quality gilded chandelier or pendant light fixture by Palwa -Design Sciolari, Germany, 1970s.
It is made of a 24-carat gold-plated brass frame decorated with in...
Category
1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Gold Plate, Brass
1/2 Spectacular Backlit Mirror Gilded Brass and Crystal Glass by Palwa, Germany
By Palwa
Located in Aachen, NRW
A wonderful and high quality gilded wall mirror by Palwa (Palme & Walter), Germany, 1970s
It is made of a 24-carat gold-plated brass frame decorated with hundreds of cut crystal gla...
Category
1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Gold Plate, Brass
Golden Gilded Brass and Crystal Glass Chandelier by Palwa, Germany, 1960s
By Palwa
Located in Hagenbach, DE
An extraordinary chandelier by Palwa made in Germany in the 1960s. The lamp has a very elegant design. It is made in the period of Hollywood Regency. Round golden gilded brass body w...
Category
1960s German Hollywood Regency Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Palwa Sunburst Gilt Metal Flush Mount, 1970, Austria
By Christoph Palme, Palwa
Located in Bronx, NY
Palwa sunburst gilt metal flush mount with 10 candelabra sockets illuminating the glass pieces.
Austria 1970.
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Metal
Large Gilt Brass and Crystal Glass Chandelier by Palwa, Germany, 1960s
By Palwa
Located in Aachen, NRW
A stunning chandelier by Palwa (Palme and Walter), Germany, manufactured in 1960s. It’s composed of jewel-like glass pieces and brass plates with a Brutalist relief.
High quality ...
Category
1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Petite Gilt Brass and Crystal Glass Encrusted Chandelier by Palwa, Germany 1970s
By Palwa
Located in Aachen, NRW
A wonderful petite and high-quality gilded chandelier/pendant light fixture by Palwa (Palme & Walter), Germany, 1970s
It is made of a 24-carat gold-plated brass frame decorated wi...
Category
1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass, Gold Plate
Palwa Golden Brass and Crystal Chandelier, circa 1960
By Palwa
Located in Vienna, AT
Rare rectangular chandelier from brass and glass by Palwa, Germany
Delicate ceiling light in good, refurbished condition (it has been professionally cleaned, rewired) and holds 4 ...
Category
1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Gilt Brass and Crystal Glass Encrusted Chandeliers by Palwa, Germany, 1970s
By Palwa
Located in Aachen, NRW
A wonderful and high-quality gilded chandelier/pendant light fixture by Palwa (Palme & Walter), Germany, 1970s
It is made of a 24-carat gold-plated brass frame decorated with hund...
Category
1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Gold Plate, Brass
Pair of Palwa Sunburst Gilt Metal Flush Mount, 1970, Austria
By Christoph Palme, Palwa
Located in Bronx, NY
Palwa sunburst gilt metal flush mount with 10 candelabra sockets illuminating the clear crystal glass pieces.
Austria 1970.
Two available.
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Metal
Palwa Bunch of Flowers Chandelier, Gilt Brass and Faceted Crystals, 1970s
By Palwa
Located in Vienna, AT
A beautiful handcrafted floral chandelier, manufactured in the 1970s by Palwa Germany. Made of gold-plated brass with faceted crystal glass flower petals. Has eight light sources. In...
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Palwa Chandelier, Gilded Brass and Faceted Crystal, 1960s
By Palwa
Located in Rijssen, NL
Wonderful pair of gilded brass and faceted crystal chandeliers by Palwa, Germany, manufactured in midcentury. Minimalistic design executed with a taste for excellence in craftsmanshi...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
"Single" Medium Brass Lotus Form Pendant Ceiling Fixture by Feldman
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
Medium brass lotus form pendant ceiling fixtures by Feldman.
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Impressive Large Gilt Brass and Crystal Glass Chandelier by Palwa Germany, 1960s
By Palwa
Located in Aachen, NRW
A stunning chandelier by Palwa (Palme and Walter), Germany, manufactured in the 1960s. It’s composed of jewel-like glass pieces and brass plates with a Brutalist relief.
Sockets: ...
Category
1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Large Brass and Crystal Glass Pendant by Sische, Germany, 1970s
By Palwa
Located in Aachen, NRW
A wonderful large and high-quality gilded chandelier/pendant light fixture by Sische, Germany, 1970s
It is made of a brass frame decorated with 8 crystal glasses.
The lamp takes ...
Category
1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass
1960 Germany Palwa Tendril Ribbon Chandelier Crystal Glass & Gilt-Brass
By Palwa
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Elegant chandelier with tendril twisted glass and gold-plated brass ribbons designed by Christoph Palme.
The sparkling and glittering Palwa chandeliers are hanging in the Residence...
Category
1960s German Hollywood Regency Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Spectacular Backlit Mirror Gilded Brass and Crystal Glass by Palwa, Germany
By Palwa
Located in Aachen, NRW
A wonderful and high quality gilded wall mirror by Palwa (Palme & Walter), Germany, 1970s
It is made of a 24-carat gold-plated brass frame decorated with hundreds of cut crystal g...
Category
1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Gold Plate, Brass
Monumental Palwa Gilt Sunburst Crystal Flower 15-Light Flush Mount Chandelier
By Palwa
Located in Coimbra, PT
Stunning gigantic high quality luxury gold-plated brass chandelier. Very shiny with fabulous mirror effect and sparkling countless beautiful handcut faceted crystals in the shape of ...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Hollywood Regency Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass
1960s Gilded Brass and Faceted Crystal Palwa Chandelier
By Palwa
Located in Schoorl, NL
A beautiful five chandelier made by Palwa, Germany, circa 1960. The chandelier has 5 gilt brass metal rings with in total 98 crystal glass teardrop, hand cut faceted crystal large an...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
1970 Germany Palwa Bubble Chandelier Swarovski Crystal & 24k Gilt Brass
By Palwa
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Glamorous crystal chandelier made of a 24-carat gold-plated brass frame with crystal prisms and gilt brass rings designed by Christoph Palme. Chandelier illuminates beautifully and o...
Category
1960s German Hollywood Regency Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass, Gold Plate
One of Seven Palwa Brass and Crystal Glass Encrusted Chandeliers, Model S101
By Palwa
Located in Berlin, BE
One of seven outstanding Palwa chandeliers from the 1960s, model S101. The 24-carat gold-plated brass frames are encrusted with hundreds of high quality diamond like crystals. The ch...
Category
1970s German Hollywood Regency Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Very Rare and Beautiful Gold-Plated Chandelier by Palwa, 1960s
By Palwa
Located in Berlin, DE
Very beautiful gold-plated chandelier in the form of palm leaves by Palwa (Palme & Walter).
Germany, 1960s.
Measures: Diameter 16 In, height (body) 16 In; with six lamp sockets.
Category
1960s German Hollywood Regency Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Petite Gilded Brass Pendant by Christoph Palme, Germany, 1970s
By Palwa
Located in Aachen, NRW
Christoph Palme pendant light in very good condition-, Germany, manufactured in the 1970s. It’s composed of crystal glass elements enclosed in a gilded brass frame.
One standard bul...
Category
1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass
1 of 2 Impressive Large Gilt Brass and Crystal Chandelier- Palwa -Germany, 1960s
By Palwa
Located in Aachen, NRW
1 of 2 stunning chandeliers by Palwa (Palme and Walter), Germany, manufactured in the 1960s. Each chandelier is composed of jewel-like glass pieces and brass plates with a Brutalist...
Category
1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass
One of Two Palwa Gilded Brass Chandeliers, Model S2601
By Palwa
Located in Berlin, BE
One of two outstanding Palwa chandeliers from the 1970s, Model S2601. The chandeliers are handmade and in excellent condition and float every room in a beautiful warm light. It is fi...
Category
1970s German Hollywood Regency Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Spectacular Backlit Mirror Gilded Brass and Crystal Glass by Palwa, Germany
By Palwa
Located in Aachen, NRW
A wonderful and high quality gilded Wall Mirror by Palwa (Palme & Walter), Germany, 1970s
It is made of a 24-carat gold-plated brass frame decorated with hundreds of cut crystal g...
Category
1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Gold Plate, 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.
Recently Viewed
View AllMore Ways To Browse
Vintage Chandelier Made In Spain
Adjustable Sputnik Chandeliers
Antique Wrought Iron Black Chandeliers
Art Crafts Ceiling Light Antique
Carved Gilt Wood Finial
Chandelier Spanish Bulb
Columns And Canopy
Consolidated Glass
Crystal Palace Vintage
Danish Wood Chandelier
Dish Pendant Light
East German Light
Four Light Chandelier Opaline
Hand Forged Iron Pendant Light
Holophane Vintage Pendants
Large Cage Chandelier
Mixed Metal Chandelier
Modern Uplight Pendant