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Chandeliers and Pendants For Sale
Item type: New and Made To Order
Cuore Grande Ceiling Light by Gaspare Asaro-Bronze
Located in New York, NY
The Cuore Grande with its large organically styled shade is designed to be unexpected yet clean and harmoniously balanced. The shade diffusers can be Alabaster for a natural look or ...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Alabaster, Brass
$6,200 / item
Honey Venetian Glass Chandelier
Located in Milan, IT
This exquisite chandelier was made of mouth-blown Venetian glass shaped in a series of horn-like elements in a delicate honey color. These pieces are tiered in two layers, one layer ...
Category
2010s Italian Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
$34,862 / item
'Carnivale Auguste' Handmade Callisto Patinated Brass Pendant
Located in London, England
The Carnivale collection is inspired by the enchanting allure of the circus. Each piece in this collection embodies the playfulness and joyous spirit of the carnival.
Crafted by Lon...
Category
2010s British Organic Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Icicle-Shaped Natural Uncut Crystal Pendant Light 60 by Christopher Boots
Located in Geneve, CH
Stalactite 60 Pendant Light by Christopher Boots
Dimensions: D 13.5 x H 60 cm.
Materials: Naturally uncut quartz crystals, brass.
Available in clear, smoky, or gradient quartz.
Avai...
Category
2010s Australian Post-Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Quartz, Brass
Laur Large Contemporary LED Chandelier, Brass, Handmade/Finished, Art, Sculpture
Located in Torslanda, SE
Inspired by the three states of matter, Laur combines semi-precious elements of brass, onyx, and hand blown white glass in playful interconnecting arrangements, some with functional ...
Category
2010s Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Italian Chandelier 6 arms amber and clear Rostri Murano Glass by Multiforme
By Multiforme
Located in Trebaseleghe, IT
The Diamante blown glass chandeliers by Multiforme are characterized by a slender central element.
The arms, central column and final cup are...
Category
2010s Italian Other Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Blown Glass
$2,989 Sale Price / item
20% Off
SLAMP - Clizia Suspension Large - Mama Non Mama White- Red Wire by A. 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
Italian Chandelier 5 Arms Amethyst Murano Glass and Drops by Multiforme in Stock
By Multiforme
Located in Trebaseleghe, IT
Parisienne chandelier, 5 lights with curl and drop shaped glass elements. Amethyst Murano glass. Light grey Organza lampshades by Multiforme
Sinuous elements, curls, pendant drop sh...
Category
2010s Italian Other Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Blown Glass, Art Glass, Murano Glass
$3,438 Sale Price / item
25% Off
Custom Iron "Marion" Small Kitchen Island Chandelier
Located in Houston, TX
Our exclusive, blacksmith-made custom Marion chandelier is perfect for a small kitchen island or bar. Iron body features decorative zinc balls on the center post and arms. Newly wire...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Rustic Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Iron, Zinc
Small Iridescent UFO Pendant Lamp by Atelier Robotiq
Located in Geneve, CH
Small Iridescent UFO pendant lamp by Atelier Robotiq
Dimensions: D 40 x H 12 cm
Materials: Resin-impregnated industrial fiber, black coated stainles...
Category
2010s Dutch Post-Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Steel
Black Modern Crystal Chandelier Art Nouveau Lustre Small
Located in Berlin, DE
Light magic in perfection: Our majestic black chandelier
Do you want to add a royal touch to your home? Are you looking for a stunning lighting solution that combines elegance and g...
Category
2010s German Art Nouveau Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Metal
Brass Basket Empire Sac a Pearl Chandelier Crystal Lustre Lamp Antique Gold
Located in Berlin, DE
Introducing a stunning Brass Basket Empire Sac a Pearl Chandelier, an exquisite piece adorned with captivating crystals, reminiscent of the classical style of the Empire era. This is...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary European Empire Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass, Wire
Christopher Boots, "Petra III Circular", Chandelier (1100, Clear Quartz Slice)
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Important to note, this listing is specifically for the Petra III Circular Chandelier (Size 1100, Clear Quartz Slice). Please inquire with our sales team ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Australian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Quartz, Brass
Paolina Green Pendant Lamp By Ignazio gardella
By Tato
Located in Milan, IT
First designed in 1958 by Ignazio Gardella for the Edizioni Paoline bookshops, this pendant lamp is reinterpreted in a lightweight and simple version, made of polycarbonate and polis...
Category
2010s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Plastic
$2,812 / item
'Nina' Perforated Dome Ceiling Lamp in Black by Alvaro Benitez
Located in Glendale, CA
'Nina' perforated dome ceiling lamp in black by Alvaro Benitez.
Hand-fabricated by Los Angeles based designer and lighting professional Alvaro Benite...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass
Contemporary Handmade Ceramic Lamp
Located in Guadalajara, Jal.
Sintética is inspired by geometries that imitate nature, where the line has the leading role, being curved and dynamic. The concept merges the use of spatial geometry to create struc...
Category
2010s Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
$518 / item
Costellazione Asymmetrical Flush Chandelier Piattelli Design 9-Shades Calacatta
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
Costellazione is the new group of chandeliers in the Sistema collection. This is the 9 arms version. Solid brass frame and thin cut luxury Calacatta transluce...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Marble, Brass
Sneeze A Chandelier by Jacopo Foggini
Located in New York, NY
GENESIS of Methacrylate
While working for the family business, Jacopo Foggini discovers the versatile nature of methacrylate, a material generally used in the production of car refle...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary European Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Resin
$17,950 / item
Verner Panton 'Hive' Pendant Lamp in Polished Aluminum for Verpan
By Verpan, Verner Panton
Located in Glendale, CA
Verner Panton 'Hive' pendant lamp in polished aluminum for Verpan.
Verner Panton was one of Denmark's most legendary modern furniture and interior designers. His innovative experime...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum
Custom Extra Large All Teardrop Sputnik Chandelier in Polished Chrome
By Venfield
Located in New York, NY
Custom extra large all teardrop Sputnik chandelier in polished chrome. Customization is available in different sizes, glass colors (clear, smoke & amethyst) and finishes. Please spec...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Chrome
Miso, Solid Brass Dome Pendant Light by Candas Design
Located in REDA, 22
MISO is made of hand spun solid brass and conceals LED for soft up-light.
Finished and assembled by hand.
Also available in stailess steel.
MISO can be also made as semi-flush moun...
Category
2010s European Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
15 Arms Chandelier Slate Blue Artistic Murano Glass Simplicissimus by Multiforme
By Multiforme
Located in Trebaseleghe, IT
This collection in Murano glass is characterized by superb simplicity. It is the result of a research which harks back to the Classic Murano chandeliers; with the purpose of re-elabo...
Category
2010s Italian Other Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Blown Glass
$3,963 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Everley One-Light Pendant Large
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Inspired by a pearl earring that once belonged to Elizabeth Taylor
Everley exudes modern simplicity and a sense of luxury
It's asymmetry and alluring use of negative space charm in...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Austrian Crystal Starburst Sputnik
By Venfield
Located in New York, NY
Custom made-to-order Austrian crystal starburst Sputnik with polished nickel arms, bronze sphere and bronze clusters with polished nickel sp...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass, Nickel
$24,000 / item
Christopher Poehlmann, Modern Sculptural Branch Chandelier, Mirrored Glass
Located in Manhasset, NY
CP Lighting, Christopher Poehlmann, Modern Sculptural Branch Chandelier, Mirrored Glass, 21st C.
This signed and dated sculptural chandelier by Christopher Poehlmann features antiqu...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum
Outdoor Arraid Flushmount Light by Gallery L7
By Gallery L7
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Wonderful outdoor wall/ceiling light "Arraid" designed by Gallery L7, handcrafted and finished in Los Angeles from American brass, with three opaline glass shades on a verde gris pat...
Category
2010s American Organic Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
$1,900 / item
Art Deco Crystal Chandelier Empire Sac a Pearl Palace Lamp Chrome
Located in Berlin, DE
New Art Deco Crystal Style Chandelier: Custom Empire Elegance
Introducing our latest addition, the Art Deco crystal style chandelier, a captivating fusion of Empire opulence and the...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary German Empire Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Wire
$3,983 Sale Price / item
24% Off
Chandelier 6 Arms Straw Handblown Artistic Murano Glass by Multiforme
By Multiforme
Located in Trebaseleghe, IT
Capriccio by Multiforme is a 6 lights chandelier, in straw artistic glass, with curly ornamental elements.
Inspired by the Classic Venetian tradition it is characterized by a central...
Category
2010s Italian Other Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Blown Glass, Murano Glass
$2,392 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Hand Crafted Solitaire 02 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
$21,468 / item
Deep Pendant by Research.Lighting, Black, In Stock
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This listing is for 1x deep pendant in black designed and manufactured by Research.Lighting.
Materials: Steel
Finish: Powder Coated Steel in black
Electronics: 1x E26 Socket, G25 Bu...
Category
2010s American Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Steel
Charming Murano Chandelier by Valentina Planta
Located in Budapest, HU
Fascinating Murano chandelier.It is composed of 30 star shaped panes of pure Murano glass. The height is adjustable according to the height of the ceiling. At no extra cost we will r...
Category
2010s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
$1,432 / item
Black Burst Chandelier Extra Large 59 in. High Glossy Finish
Located in Bochum, NRW
An amazing extra large chandelier in high glossy black lacquer finished metal, in the style of Philippe Starck. Six star disposed arms, featuring three illuminated spheres each, 18 x...
Category
2010s European Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum
Paolina White Pendant Lamp By Ignazio gardella
By Tato
Located in Milan, IT
An iconic design first created in 1958 by Ignazio Gardella for the Edizioni Paoline bookshops, this pendant lamp boasts a lightweight and simple shape, made of satin white-lacquered ...
Category
2010s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Plastic
$2,674 / item
Iron Outdoor Lamp
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
The lamp has a thick iron arm with cast iron beginning and end. The enamel green shade is white at the inside for as much light as possible.
2 pieces in stock.
Category
Early 2000s French Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Iron
$211 Sale Price
40% Off
Sconce 17 arms Venetian Style Murrina Silver Leaf, White Fixture by Multiforme
By Multiforme
Located in Trebaseleghe, IT
Blossom moves away from the shapes of the traditional Venetian chandelier to embrace the techniques and the decorations typical of the Murano glass objects.
It is a piece of art, made with passion an creativity by our masters glass-worker. This is an object that not only enlighten spaces, but also decorate them.
Thanks to its shapes and the techniques used to decorate the glass, Blossom is a lively, colorful collection, suit for many different contemporary spaces. The structure is neutral, without any ornament, the dynamism given by the decorative elements fixed on the structure.
On the rectangular structure some blown glass twisted arms have been fixed, these are lively elements that animate the surrounding space. At the end of the arms there are the handcrafted cups, whose delicate shape reminds that of a flower corolla.
The peculiar characteristic of blossom is precisely the shape of the handmade cups...
Category
2010s Italian Other Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Blown Glass
$11,536 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Elegant Contemporary Suspended Murano Blown Glass Crystal Chandelier by Venini
By Venini
Located in murano, IT
963.12 Crystal color glass.
Circular chandelier composed of handcrafted “Trilobi” modules in solid cristallo glass, hung from a chrome-plated structure suspended from steel cables.
...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Short Line, 2 Globes, Ceiling Light by Atelier Areti
Located in Geneve, CH
Short Line, 2 Globes, Ceiling Light by Atelier Areti
Dimensions: D 20 x W 38 x H 18.8 cm.
Materials: Brushed brass, white glass.
All our lamps can be wired according to each country...
Category
2010s German Post-Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
$1,349 / item
Contemporary Chandelier / Pendant Lamp 'Pipeline CM2-P' Brass by AND
By AND Light
Located in Paris, IDF
Pipeline pendant CM-2-P
Design: Caine Heintzman, Editor: AND Light
Materials:
– Aluminum body
– Cast acrylic
Dimensions:
183 x 29 x 5 cm
72,5” x 11,5“ x 2”
Adjustable drop length: ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Organic Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum
Set of Minimalist Italian Pendant Lamp "Andromeda" by E. ELizarova in travertine
Located in Milano, IT
The Andromeda suspension lamp is the result of a collaboration between Matlight Milano and the Russian designer Ekaterina Elizarova, winner of numerous prestigious international awar...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Travertine, Brass
Rainbow Meander Flexible Metal Arm Chandelier
Located in Pound Ridge, NY
Be Flexible---with Meander lighting. Custom creative lighting with endless possibilities. 7 flexible metal arms allow for playful movement and unique designs. Shown here in joyous ROYGBIV colors.
Paying homage to vintage task lighting...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary North American Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
$2,400 / item
Murano MidCentury Glass and Brass Chandelier and Pendant, 2020
Located in Rome, IT
Elegant and rich in design, this chandelier is reminiscent of the old style of Murano, when shapes and external appearance were the most important things.
The chandelier is round in...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Hand Crafted Simple Shade 03 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
$19,143 / item
Case - Pendant Large
By Marc Wood
Located in London, GB
Case comprises of delicate brass arms encased in crystal glass tubes. All joined with solid brass sphere connectors to
allow for multiple configurations and size options.
Category
2010s British Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
$1,470 / item
Facet Chandelier 1300mm / 51.25" in Polished Gold - UL Listed by Tom Kirk
By Tom Kirk
Located in London, GB
The original Facet Chandelier. Made from mirror-polished stainless steel or satin aluminium, the exterior facets are acid etched and formed individual...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum, Stainless Steel
Verner Panton 'Fun 1DM' Pendant Lamp in Sea Shells and Chrome for Verpan
By Verner Panton, Verpan
Located in Glendale, CA
Verner Panton 'Fun 1DM' pendant lamp in sea shells and chrome for Verpan
Verner Panton was one of Denmark's most legendary modern furniture and interior designers. His innovative ex...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Stainless Steel, Chrome, Metal
Pair Montgolfièr Empire Sac a Pearl Chandelier Crystal Lustre Ceiling Lamp NEW
Located in Berlin, DE
A Piece of History Recreated – Timeless Beauty, Faithfully Reborn
Every now and then, you come across a piece that leaves a lasting impression. For me, it was this chandelier a stu...
Category
2010s European Empire Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass
$19,099 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Artistic Floral Pendant 1 Arm Pink Murano Glass Ikebana by Multiforme
By Multiforme
Located in Trebaseleghe, IT
Ikebana design Romano Saccani Architetti Associati is a collection of “classic” inspiration made up of single pendants grouped in ever-changing scenographic settings. Drawing from the sumptuous and varied decorative sample of the classic chandelier of traditional Muranese arms, the arm of floral inspiration was chosen and identified as a representative element, blown and hand-washed by the skilled Venetian craftsmen.
We have taken from a historic chandelier the single bend arm with apical cup to highlight it by suspending it vertically and thus elevating it to an emblem of the expressive virtuosity of the master glassmakers.
Seen from this new point...
Category
2010s Italian Other Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Blown Glass
$916 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Cintola Maxi Pendant in Polished Aluminium with Smoke Grey Glass by Tom Kirk
By Tom Kirk
Located in London, GB
Deco inspired and hand-finished, the Cintola Maxi is a stand-out feature luminaire. Just like the Cintola Pendant, the Maxi Pendant comes in three differe...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum
Natural Brass Contemporary-Modern Decorative Pendant lamp Handcrafted in Italy
Located in Saonara, IT
Handcrafted pendant lamp model "Riga 1402", made in brass; with its sober and elegant design, this piece perfectly fits into modern-contemporary context.
Its name, "Riga", is the Ita...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Halo Horizontal Chandelier By Barlas Baylar
Located in New York, NY
Designed by Barlas Baylar, the Halo Horizontal Chandelier is a representation of superior craftsmanship with glass globes and bronze of stainless steel complimenting this exquisite p...
Category
2010s American Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Bronze, Stainless Steel
Large Japanese Style Hand-folded White Paper Pendant Light "Amaea", Sonobe Light
Located in Grythyttan, SE
This Japanese style white paper pendant Lighting "Amaea" is hand-folded from almost 70 sheets of paper. The Amaea lamp is designed and artisanally produced by Charlotte Brandt for So...
Category
2010s Danish Japonisme Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Stainless Steel
Large modern plaster chandelier inspired by Diego Giacometti 8 lamps
By Diego Giacometti
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Large, modern French chandelier, quality craftsmanship. Structure and suspension system in iron covered with textured white plaster. A sober, elegant design for a highly decorative, ...
Category
2010s French Organic Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Plaster
Contemporary Chandelier 'Wong' Black/White Threads by Ann Demeulemeester
Located in Paris, IDF
Chandelier / Pendant Lamp 'Wong' by Ann Demeulemeester for SERAX
Color: Black and White
Material: steel and viscose
Cable length: 3m
Compliant bulb: E27 max 5W
The 'Wong' pendant l...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Organic Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Thread
Flute Beam Chandelier - 13 Arms in Brushed Brass and Frosted Glass by Tom Kirk
By Tom Kirk
Located in London, GB
The largest member of the Flute family, the Flute Beam Chandelier is available in two standard sizes and is perfectly suited to formal dining areas and...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Carlo Scarpa Poliedri Applique Chandelier for Venini
By Venini, Carlo Scarpa
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Poliedri applique, suspension lamp and wall sconce, designed by Carlo Scarpa and manufactured by Venini, were originally designed in 1958.
Indoor use only.
Dimensions: Ø 81 cm, H...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Glass
$23,001 / item
Ventiquattro Sputnik Chandelier by Fabio Ltd
By Fabio Ltd.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian sputnik chandelier with 24 Murano glass globes mounted on brass frame / Designed by Fabio Bergomi for Fabio Ltd / Made in Italy
24 lights / E12 or E14 type / max 40W each
Dia...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
$8,000 / item
White Beads Ceramic Pendant Lamp by Hatsu
Located in Geneve, CH
White Beads Ceramic Pendant Lamp by Hatsu
Dimensions: D 9 x H 135 cm
Materials: Ceramic, metal.
Available in white or black. Please contact us.
All our lamps can be wired according...
Category
2010s Indian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
$537 / item
Facet Chandelier 900mm / 35.5" in Polished Gold by Tom Kirk, UL Listed
By Tom Kirk
Located in London, GB
The original Facet Chandelier. Made from mirror-polished stainless steel or satin aluminium, the exterior facets are acid etched and formed individually to create the body of the lig...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum, Stainless Steel
Suspensions in Brass with Painted Glass Globes
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Suspensions made of a brass stem holding a painted glass globe mimicking a natural marbling, and finished with a stack of glass and brass elements.
Two lights per suspensions.
Sold ...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Avantgarden Large Spiral Chandelier w/ Brass Fittings and Glass Globes
Located in Pound Ridge, NY
Impressive large-scale swirling and spiraling chandelier, steel structure with solid brass fittings;
Choose gloss white, matte white, or clear globes. Each piece handcrafted in our studio.
Custom finishes, colors, configurations upon request.
Avantgarden Ltd. cultivates unexpected and exceptional lighting, furniture and design. To view items in person please visit our showroom in Pound Ridge...
Category
2010s North American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass, Steel
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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Hand-blown glass makes the Italian fixture glow like dew-covered leaves in the sun.
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A Tale of Two Sputnik Chandeliers
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