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Chandeliers and Pendants For Sale
Item type: New and Made To Order
Art Nouveau Old Bronze Hector Guimard Chandelier
Located in Rebais, FR
Art Nouveau chandelier from Hector Guimard. Old bronze with finish and amber glasses.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Nouveau Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Bronze
Bubble45 Chandelier by Phoenix
Located in New York, NY
Cherry blossom rock crystal bubble chandelier with polish brass frame.
Created by Phoenix Gallery, NYC.
Each chandelier install 24sockets. Use 60W LED warm light bulbs.
Custom size...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Rock Crystal
$44,600 / item
Bunch Pendant, by Research.Lighting, Black, 5in Glass Globe, Floor Model
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This listing is for 1x Bunch Pendant designed and manufactured by Research.Lighting. It's a floor model that used in a photoshoot. There may be a few incredibly small scuffs but the ...
Category
2010s American Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
$930 Sale Price
40% Off
Beam Pendant 84 in Opal by Ravenhill Studio
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Our Beam Pendant is our take on the classic typology of shop lamps, using strips of high efficiency LEDs instead of old school (and inefficient) fluorescent tubes. The Opal Beam Pend...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Acrylic
$6,900 / item
Uhura large Brass 2 Arm Chandelier with movable arms and rotatable light shades
Located in London, GB
The Uhura II pendant is designed by Andrew in the Mid-Century modern style and made exclusively for Andrew Kornat Designs by an historic Spanish Lighting manufacturer with over 100 y...
Category
2010s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Hans-Agne Jakobsson Verdigris Patinated 'Mini-Tratten' Outdoor Pendant
Located in Glendale, CA
Hans-Agne Jakobsson Verdigris Patinated 'Mini-Tratten' Outdoor Pendant
An exclusive made for U.S. and UL listed authorized re-edition of the classic Swedish design from Jakobsson, E...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
$1,696 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Mid-Century Modern Style Silk and Crystal Glass Umbrella Chandelier, Re-Edition
By Woka Lamps
Located in Vienna, AT
Different colours available
Most components according to the UL regulations, with an additional charge we will UL-list and label our fixtures.
Category
2010s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Gold Finish Metal With 12 White Glass Spheres Chandelier by Il Paralume Marina
Located in Milan, IT
A masterpiece of light and style, this stunning chandelier features a squared metal rod with a gold finish, elegantly supporting 12 white glass spheres, all illuminated to create a d...
Category
2010s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Joe 640 Pendant Light Classic Modern Tailored Minimal Handmade by Wende Reid
By Wende Reid
Located in Chatswood, NSW
This classic, minimal, tailored, Joe Pendant Light is inspired by menswear reminiscent of 1940s style and the early simplicity of Art Deco. Available also as a flush mount, the clean...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Australian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Gold Leaf Metal and Fumè Crystal Flowers 8-light Chandelier by Epoca Lampadari
Located in Milan, IT
This exquisite chandelier features 8 E14 bulbs. The frame is lavishly decorated with antique gold leaf, creating a warm, luminous glow. Sparkling crystals of varying sizes and cuts c...
Category
2010s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal
Large Alta Brass Dome Chandelier by Lawson-Fenning
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Alta brass dome features a spun metal shade with a brass canopy and rod. The shade is available in brass or powdercoated metal finishes. Shown here in antiqued brass.
The Lawso...
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
$3,125 / item
Vitis 5 Chandelier by RBW in Frosted Smoke Blown Glass and Black Wire
By RBW
Located in Rhinebeck, NY
Vitis 5 / Chandelier
Designed by RBW
Designed so that no two installations are exactly alike, Vitis, is a draped modular statement chandelier with customizable possibilities. Its fl...
Category
2010s American Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Blown Glass
Murano Hand Blown Chartreuse Green Glass Chandelier, in stock
Located in Miami, FL
Murano Hand Blown Chartreuse Green Glass Chandelier, in stock
All different shaped chartreuse green discs with white details, rigadin technique
Brass plated structure with 24 exposed...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Josef Hoffmann Wiener Werkstaette Hand Chased Plafonier with Ornaments Reedition
Located in Vienna, AT
Beautiful ceiling lamp with very elaborate hand chased ornaments, originally designed in 1905, now handcrafted at the Woka workshop in Vienna
All components according to the UL regu...
Category
2010s Austrian Jugendstil Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Trapezi Six Lights Chandelier Neutral Shades by Silvio Mondino Studio
Located in Milan, IT
This contemporary chandelier is inspired by a circus trapeze and its form allows for the lights to be adjusted separately in any direction. The glass elements are hand blown in diffe...
Category
2010s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
'Mayfair' Contemporary Modern Chandelier, with White Sculpted Spheres
Located in London, GB
This contemporary three-tier chandelier by Margit Wittig features sculptural components with organic and subtle textures, all cast and treated with multiple layers of patina and in h...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Limited-Edition Walnut 19" Pendant
Located in Beaverton, OR
This pendant light combines Mid-Century Modern and Scandinavian design, offering a sleek yet organic look. Crafted from walnut wood veneer, known for its rich grain and dark tones, t...
Category
2010s American Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Other
$946 Sale Price / item
30% Off
Utah-18 Ceiling Light by Gallery L7
By Gallery L7
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Elegant ceiling flush mount light Utah-18™, designed by Gallery L7, handcrafted and finished in Los Angeles from American brass, suspended perforated raw, aged brass disc (18inch dia...
Category
2010s American Organic Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
$1,800 / item
Gaia, Murano Black Mezza Filigrana Tessuto glass sphere, Silvio Piattelli Design
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
The Gaia collection consists of lighting spheres that bring back the classic Mid-century Murano pattern called Mezza Filigrana. It provides flexibility, allowing for a variety of gro...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Bespoke Italian Set of 3 Black & Pink Crystal Murano Glass Brass Pendant Lights
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary orientalist style custom set of 3 pendants / chandeliers, a modern Venetian geometric series with brass hardware, entirely handcrafted in Italy, the organic globes in eg...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Organic Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Pink and Clear Large Murano Glass Tronchi Chandelier or Ceiling Light
Located in Rome, IT
This striking chandelier is composed by 110 pink and clear color Murano glass 'Tronchi'
by 20 cm high.
13 E 27 light bulbs.\ 4W
Measures: Height without chain diameter ( cm 70 ) 2...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Blown Glass
Hand Crafted Solitaire 01 Pendant, Ø80cm/31.5in
By Naomi Paul
Located in London, London
SIMPLE SHADE collection is the essence of a shade. One simple design with transformative properties in singular and multiple forms. Using Japanese philosophy to mindfully design spac...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
$11,503 / item
Tenfold Chandelier 32inch Brushed Bronze Perforated Metal Pendant Light
By Luft Tanaka
Located in Brooklyn, NY
TENFOLD CHANDELIER 5 TIER 24inch in Brushed Bronze by Luft Tanaka Studio
Brutalism meets glam. Inspired by Brutalist architecture and Op Art, the Tenfold Series features interlockin...
Category
2010s American Brutalist Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum, Brass, Steel
Gaia, Murano 5 Amber and 2 Red Mezza Filigrana glass sphere, Piattelli Design
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
The Gaia Collection is a stunning series of lighting spheres that breathe new life into a timeless Mid-century Murano technique known as Mezza Filigrana. This versatile collection of...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Midcentury Sputnik Spherical Green Glass and Brass Chandelier, 2020
Located in Rome, IT
A fantastic spot of green color, amazing design due to its very particular shape of these green glass spheres and for the fantastic brass rods. Very elegant, will furnish and decorat...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Honeycomb 19, Cast Glass Pendant Foyer Chandelier by Shakuff
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Each Honeycomb pendant is made using a custom-made mold and cast glass to ensure consistency. The thicker glass is hand made laser cut to create the diamond shape.
The inner design...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Large Contemporary Italian Chandelier Brass and Glass, 12 Arms
By Angelo Lelii, Stilnovo
Located in Bochum, NRW
Trendy Mid Century Italian Style, this beautiful ceiling fixture impresses by its lines simplicity and clean design.
170x170x35 cm (WxDxH)
Made of brass and with mate glass globe sh...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Globe 3 Chandelier, by Research.Lighting, Black, 3in Glass Globe, Made to Order
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This listing is for 1x Globe 3 Chandelier designed and manufactured by Research.Lighting.
Materials: Steel, Glass
Finish: Powder Coated Steel in black
Electronics: 3x G9 Sockets, 3...
Category
2010s American Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Clizia Suspension - Mama Non Mama White - Transp Wire - by Adriano Rachele
Located in Pomezia, Rome
Clizia Mama Non Mama is a suspension inspired by pure natural beauty, with almost weightless petals that bring balanced allure and a fresh feel to interiors. A hand-folded bouquet of...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Other
Hanami Suspension Large - Transparent Wire By Adriano Rachele
Located in Pomezia, Rome
Hanami is a symbol of delicate poetry, taking its name from the traditional Japanese ritual of observing blossoming cherry trees. The Hanami family includes ethereal suspensions, ava...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Other
Six Arms Brass Chandelier, White Midnight Blue, Pivot Shades, Stilnovo Style
By Stilnovo, Arredoluce
Located in Bochum, NRW
Six arms brass chandelier, pivot shades, Stilnovo style.
Light up and down, pivoting shades to adjust the light distribution in the room. Customizable in colors and dimensions.
Dimen...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass
'Tekio Circular P4' Pendant Lamp in Japanese Washi Paper for Santa & Cole
By Santa & Cole
Located in Glendale, CA
'Tekio Circular P4' pendant lamp in Japanese Washi paper for Santa & Cole
Founded in 1985 in Barcelona, Santa & Cole produces iconic pieces by such luminaries as llmari Tapiovaara, ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Murano Sputnik MultiColor Art Glass and Brass Chandelier and Pendant, 2020
Located in Rome, IT
A fantastic multi-colored sputnik, smoked brown yellow ochre blue, with a surprising design and its reduced height, which allows it to adapt to both high and low ceilings. Very elega...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Fabric Pende Woka Chandelier
By Woka Lamps
Located in Vienna, AT
Handsewn fabric shade, dessin by Josef Frank for Svenskt Tenn, hanging on a fabric-covered wire, brass-parts in the requested finish.
Total drop custom made
2 x Edison screw sockets ...
Category
2010s Austrian Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
$5,521 / item
Large Contemporary Brass Sculptural Chandelier, Handmade in Sweden
Located in Torslanda, SE
The Bonnie range is designed around the stylized form of a Saffron flower, known around the world for its valuable beauty, fragrance and essence.
Each organic flower-like form is sh...
Category
2010s Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Bubble27 Rock Crystal Chandelier By Phoenix
Located in New York, NY
Rock crystal bubble chandelier with aged brass finish.
10 E12 sockets installed.600w total.
Created by Phoenix.
Custom size upon request.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Rock Crystal
$21,600 / item
Hand Crafted Solitaire 03 Pendant, Ø50cm/19.7in
By Naomi Paul
Located in London, London
SIMPLE SHADE collection is the essence of a shade. One simple design with transformative properties in singular and multiple forms. Using Japanese philosophy to mindfully design spac...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
$15,755 / item
Art Deco Modernist Brass Ceiling Lamp with Nickel Finish
By Sofar
Located in Rebais, FR
Art Deco modernist brass ceiling lamp with nickel finish.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Murano Tobacco Art Glass and Brass Round MidCentury Chandelier and Pendant, 2020
Located in Rome, IT
Fantastic round chandelier in Murano glass and polished brass. Note the shape of the tobacco-colored Murano glass tiles, very beautiful and unique. Linear Murano chandelier, simple b...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
The Line 17 Glass Chandelier by Stillux
By Stillux
Located in Milan, IT
The Line 17 chandelier features 21 horizontal lamps measuring 55 cm each, designed to illuminate dining rooms and curved spaces with balanced, refined lighting. Its symmetrical layou...
Category
2010s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Glass
$9,068 / item
Hans-Agne Jakobsson Verdigris Patinated 'Tratten' Outdoor Pendant
Located in Glendale, CA
Hans-Agne Jakobsson Darkly Patinated 'Tratten' Outdoor Pendant.
An exclusive made for U.S. and UL listed authorized re-edition of the classic Swedish design from Jakobsson, executed...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
$1,999 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Gaia, Murano White and Black Mezza Filigrana glass sphere, Piattelli Design
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
The Gaia collection introduces a contemporary take on lighting, showcasing glass spheres that breathe new life into the classic Mid-century Murano Mezza Filigrana technique. It provi...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Poul Henningsen 'PH 5' Pendant for Louis Poulsen in Monochrome Pale Blush
Located in Glendale, CA
Poul Henningsen 'PH 5' Pendant for Louis Poulsen in Monochrome Pale Blush
Poul Henningsen introduced his iconic 'PH 5' pendant light in 1958. Six decades later, the 'PH 5' remains t...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
Josef Hoffmann "Palme Paris" Chandelier Edition
Located in Vienna, AT
72 cm (28.35 inch)
Weight:
16 kg (35.27 lbs)
Sockets:
12x max. 40W Edison Screw Sockets E14 (E12 USA) for incandescent and self-ballasted LED lamps
USA and CAN:
All elec...
Category
2010s Austrian Jugendstil Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass
$27,218 / item
Medium Terracotta Ceramic Pendant Light, Aged Bronze, Ajedrez Atzompa
By L'Aviva Home
Located in New York, NY
Our Atzompa Collection is created in the Oaxacan town of Santa María Atzompa, where the pottery-making tradition has roots tracing back to ancient Zapotec culture.
Building on this ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Ceramic
Gaia, Murano Amber and Red Mezza Filigrana glass sphere, Silvio Piattelli Design
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
The Gaia lighting collection reimagines classic Mid-century Murano glass artistry with a distinctly modern sensibility. These captivating glass spheres offer a fresh perspective on t...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Art Glass, Murano Glass, Blown Glass
Rezzonico Chandelier 6 Arms Artistic Clear Aquamarine Glass Flowers Multiforme
By Multiforme
Located in Trebaseleghe, IT
Rezzonico Chandelier 6 Arms Artistic Clear, Gold and Aquamarine Glass Flowers by Multiforme.
It is an evergreen model, a Classic product manufactured by our skilled masters glass-wor...
Category
2010s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Rezzonico Chandelier 6 Arms Artistic Clear Gold Pink Glass Flowers Multiforme
By Multiforme
Located in Trebaseleghe, IT
Rezzonico Chandelier 6 Arms Artistic Clear, Gold and Pink Glass Flowers by Multiforme.
It is an evergreen model, a Classic product manufactured by our skilled masters glass-worker an...
Category
2010s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Large Murano Vintage Candy oval pendant bubble gum pink swirl glass, Italy
Located in København, DK
Large new Italian Murano candy pendant ceiling lamp in bubble gum pink. Mouth-blown glass in oval shape with swirl pattern. E27 socket. Comes with adjustable suspension.
Handmade in ...
Category
2010s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Murano Glass
Artistic Chandelier 6arms Amethyst-green-pink Murano Glass Rosae by Multiforme
By Multiforme
Located in Trebaseleghe, IT
Artistic chandelier 6 arms in amethyst-green-pink Murano glass, flowers in pink vitreous paste Rosae Rosarum by Multiforme.
Three of our Timeless collections have taken inspiration f...
Category
2010s Italian Other Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Murano Glass, Blown Glass
$9,254 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Chandelier, Large Model, in Patinated Bronze Metal, Contemporary Artwork.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Chandelier, large model, in patinated bronze metal, contemporary artwork.
Contemporary chandelier with a shade designed to hide and expose the light source depending on the viewing...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Grande plafoniera con pendagli vetro di Murano ispirato al mid-century italiano
Located in Trebaseleghe, IT
Grande lampadario plafoniera con pendagli in vetro di Murano ispirato al mid-century italiano
Direttamente dalla fonte:
Non siamo semplici rivenditori, ma produttori diretti! Situat...
Category
2010s Italian Other Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Blown Glass
$2,206 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Josef Hoffmann and the Wiener Werkstaette Fabric Department Pendant, Re-Edition
Located in Vienna, AT
A simple but sensational fixture, designed by Josef Hoffmann, for the fabric department of the Wiener Werkstaette on Kaerntnerstrasse in Vienna. Styl...
Category
2010s Austrian Jugendstil Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Silk
Douglas Mont Pair of 'In The Air' 6 Chandeliers by DCW Editions Paris
By Douglas Mont
Located in Tilburg, NL
Douglas Mont 'In The Air' Pair of 6 Chandeliers by DCW Editions Paris, France. New, current production.
A chandelier from space
With its UFO-like lights, the chandelier In the Air ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Tenfold Pendant 3TA 24inch, Polished Nickel, Brutalist, Geometric Ceiling Light
By Luft Tanaka
Located in Brooklyn, NY
TENFOLD PENDANT 3TA 18inch, Polished Nickel by Luft Tanaka Studio
Composed of interlocking mirror polished sheetmetal panels, the Tenfold Series is inspired by brutalism and the arc...
Category
2010s American Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum, Brass, Steel
Variation of the Classical Brioni Chandelier by Adolf Loos, Re-Edition
By Woka Lamps, Adolf Loos
Located in Vienna, AT
A variation of the classical Brioni chandelier by Adolf Loos 1914, re edtion
All components according to the UL regulations, with an additional charge we will UL-list and label our f...
Category
2010s Austrian Jugendstil Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Simplicissimus Chandelier, 6 Arms Amber Murano Glass by Multiforme
By Multiforme
Located in Trebaseleghe, IT
Simplicissimus 360 chandelier, 6 lights, Amber artistic glass by Multiforme
This collection in Murano glass is characterized by superb simpli...
Category
2010s Italian Other Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Murano Glass, Blown Glass
$1,805 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Spider Special 150 Ceiling Light Italian Design by Diego Mardegan
Located in London, GB
A very stunning bespoke ceiling light fixture Titled " Spider Special 150 " This ceiling light is composed of six ivory coloured silk on parchment shades held to a brass metal frame....
Category
2010s Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
'Tekio Oval P12' Pendant Lamp in Japanese Washi Paper for Santa & Cole
By Santa & Cole
Located in Glendale, CA
'Tekio Oval P12' pendant lamp in Japanese Washi paper for Santa & Cole
Founded in 1985 in Barcelona, Santa & Cole produces iconic pieces by such luminaries as llmari Tapiovaara, Mig...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Rigadin Chandelier 5 Arms encased Ivory Murano Glass Edgar by Multiforme
By Multiforme
Located in Trebaseleghe, IT
Edgar chandelier, 5 lights, Ivory encased rigadin Murano glass by Multiforme
Edgar Murano glass chandelier is one of those chandeliers in our collections that stands out thanks to it...
Category
2010s Italian Other Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Blown Glass
$2,721 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Antique and Vintage Chandeliers and Pendant Lights for Sale: Shop Baccarat Chandeliers, Stilnovo Chandeliers and Other Lighting on 1stDibs
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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