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Chandeliers and Pendants For Sale
Item type: New and Made To Order
Large Diameter Sasco Pendant in Solid Brass with Matte Milk Glass Globe
Located in Pound Ridge, NY
Large 20" diameter Sasco solid brass pendant with 8" satin milk glass globe.
Our Brass finishes are: Brushed Brass, Aged Brass or Factory Brass which is an uneven weathered patina; a...
Category
2010s American Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Scandinavian Design Limited Edition Cypress Wood 27" Chandelier Pendant
Located in Beaverton, OR
This pendant light features a contemporary Mid-Century Modern design with Scandinavian influences, showcasing a minimalist silhouette crafted from cypress wood veneer. Each light is ...
Category
2010s American Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Organic Material, Hardwood, Cypress, Acrylic, Wood, Bentwood
Rezzonico Chandelier 6+3 arms Blue Murano Glass Fluage by Multiforme
By Multiforme
Located in Trebaseleghe, IT
The blown glass chandelier Fluage is the perfect combination between the Venetian tradition and the most refined design. To manufacture the blown glass chandelier Fluage, different t...
Category
2010s Italian Other Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Blown Glass
$8,905 Sale Price / item
20% Off
1365 5-Lights Metal Chandelier
Located in Milan, IT
It will be hard not to notice this charming chandelier with five ivory-covered organza lampshades forming the body of the fixture. The metal details have been hand-decorated, includi...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
$1,196 / item
Hand Crafted Solitaire 01 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
$6,433 / item
34" Pendant Light in Handwoven Natural Rattan, Ventila Collection
By L'Aviva Home
Located in New York, NY
Ventila, our nickname for the Tagalog word for ‘fan’, is woven from Filipino rattan and takes inspiration from colonial era ceiling fans. Measure: 34"...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
1482 8 Lights White Suspension Lamp
Located in Milan, IT
A delicate and classy suspension lamp in white painted metal and inserts in gold leaf. The frame is further enhanced with precious as four crystal spheres, two-tone flowers, and crys...
Category
2010s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Metal, Gold Leaf
$6,630 / item
Benedict Wrought Iron Chandelier by Miamar Home
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This six light chandelier has a minimalist and elegant design, crafted from wrought iron. It features six arms, extending symmetrically from a center hub, each ending in a drip wax c...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Wrought Iron
$1,800 / item
Konsthantverk Stoby Oxide D30 Opal Glass Ceiling Lamp
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Ceiling lamp model Stoby designed by Konsthantverk and manufactured by themselves.
A true Art Nouveau classic in white matte opal glass and oxidized brass.
Comes in a number of diff...
Category
2010s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
$1,004 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Massimo Rattan XL Pendant, by DUNLIN
By DUNLIN
Located in Sydney, AU
Introducing the latest addition to the Dunlin Rattan light collection: The Massimo XL. This exquisite four-piece pyramid-like pendant light embodies both structure and elegance. A st...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Australian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Rattan
$1,468 / item
White ECO Wood Veneer 20" Chandelier Pendant
Located in Beaverton, OR
This stunning White ECO wood veneer pendant light is the perfect way to add a touch of nature and elegance to your home. Handcrafted from the...
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Wood, Bentwood
$1,280 / item
Artistic rich Chandelier, 6 arms Crystal, Pink Murano Glass by Multiforme
By Multiforme
Located in Trebaseleghe, IT
Galliano chandelier, 6-light, crystal, pink Murano glass by Multiforme.
This artistic glass chandelier has 6-light, is handmade in crystal and pink glass with polychrome vitreous pas...
Category
2010s Italian Other Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Blown Glass, Art Glass, Murano Glass
$4,525 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Leaves Chandelier
Located in Milan, IT
This superb chandelier is a magnificent object of functional decor that will add a unique accent to a modern dining room or Classic living room. Its imposing size and exquisite craft...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Stainless Steel
$13,116 / item
Series01 Upright Electrolier, Smoke Patinated Brass, Mustard Leather Shades
Located in Ozone Park, NY
Solid machined brass, soft hand-dyed waxed leather shades, patinated copper tension wire with fabric cord. The opaque nature of leather creates an overall effect of directed ambient ...
Category
2010s American Bauhaus Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Artistic Chandelier 6 Arms Clear-gold-white Murano Glass Iris by Multiforme
By Multiforme
Located in Trebaseleghe, IT
Artistic chandelier 6 armsclear-gold-white in Murano glass Iris garden by Multiforme.
Original and innovative artistic glass collection Iris garden. A collection inspired from the f...
Category
2010s Italian Other Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Blown Glass
$5,710 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Tarnished Bronze Handmade Swedish Sculptural Pendant at 39”/ 95cm diameter
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. Measures: 35”/ 90cm diameter"ø.
Eac...
Category
2010s Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Classic Chandelier 6 Arms Clear and Pink Murano Glass, Green Details Multiforme
By Multiforme
Located in Trebaseleghe, IT
The classic Murano glass chandelier, as it is in the collective imagination. As many other chandeliers in our collections, V-Classic 800 is designed with attention to details, and with the passion that makes us standing out. Each product (from the monumental chandeliers to the smallest pieces) is unique.
The V-Classic collection is a combination of elements, structures and shapes which are those typical of the venetian and Murano tradition.
The structure is embellished by flowers, leaves, crests and “morrise” (a wavy decoration); the whole structure is something majestic, characterized by refined transparencies and delicate colours. The perfect solution to decorate elegant and valued spaces.
The lighting collections by Multiforme are being gradually enriched with new ideas and products. Each collection includes a wide range of products: chandeliers, ceiling lamps, floor lamps, flambeau lamps...
Category
2010s Italian Other Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Blown Glass
$2,190 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Josef Hoffmann Koloman Moser Wiener Werkstaette Pende, re Edition
Located in Vienna, AT
Frequently used by Josef Hoffmann and Koloman Moser in their early works for the Wiener Werkstätte
Most components according to the UL regulations, with an additional charge we will...
Category
2010s Austrian Jugendstil Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Trapezi Five Lights Neutral Shades Contemporary Pendant/Chandelier Brass, Glass
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
The Trapezi contemporary chandelier is inspired by the idea of a Circus Trapeze artist.
Hand blown glass in a variety of forms and colors is combined with brass bars and hung by L...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Organic Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Hand Crafted Solitaire 03 Harlequin Pendant, Ø80cm/31.5in
By Naomi Paul
Located in London, London
Solitaire is our acrobat, artfully pairing balance with symmetry, evolving from a single Solitaire 01 to triple tiered Solitaire 03. Each variation creates a stunning focal point for...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Vistosi Pendant Light in Smoky Transparent Glass And Matt Gold Frame
Located in Mogliano Veneto, Treviso
The distinctive feature of this model from the Puppet Ring collection are the rings with increasing diameter. They can be combined in different sequences to form the framework on whi...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Glass
Formation Linear Pendant LED Aluminum Marble Fixture, Matte Black
Located in Broadmeadows, Victoria
Formation linear pendant is a sleek, luxurious aluminium and marble fixture ideally suited to hang above Kitchen islands, dining tables, works...
Category
2010s Australian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Marble, Aluminum
Veneziana 5 tiers chandelier, 41 Opaline glass elements by Piattelli. US wiring
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
Drawing on decades of experience in lighting, my aim was to fashion a chandelier that seamlessly marries timeless elegance with practicality.
This listing is for the US wired UL com...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Glass, Opaline Glass
Veneziana 5 tiers chandelier. 41 Clear glass piece . Piattelli design. UL listed
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
This superb classic reliable style was re-designed for an improved look and trouble free chandelier.
In order to comfort buyer and ease public space use, chandelier will be wired an...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Glass, Murano Glass
3 Arms Counter Balance Chandelier
By Stilnovo
Located in St- Leonard, Quebec
Elegant minimalist chandelier with 3 counter balanced rotating arm that pivot 180 degree with tiltable shade .
Light bounce on ceiling creating an ambient mood and lights up a...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
$2,595 Sale Price / item
21% Off
Great 18 Palmette Shallow Flush Ceiling Mount, Murano, in Stock, Free Shipping
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
Here the larger version of the successful 12 leaves compact palmette ceiling fixture.
This group of shallow ceiling mount Murano chandelier was first designed for a luxury yacht low ceiling and now is used to pair with Mid-Century Modern Barovier palmette chandeliers, that are usually very tall. This beautiful 18 palm leaves flush mount...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Trapezi Black Six Lights Contemporary Chandelier in Darkened Brass, Blown Glass
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
The Trapezi Black contemporary chandelier is inspired by the idea of a Circus Trapeze Artist.
Hand blown glass in a variety of forms and colors is com...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
VERSO Chandelier in Enamel, Brass & Walnut, Ginger Curtis x Blueprint Lighting
Located in New York, NY
Part of the Ginger Curtis x Blueprint Lighting Collection, 2024.
Verso’s grandiosity invites you to explore the captivating dance of asymmetrical lines...
Category
2010s American Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass, Bronze, Enamel, Nickel
Douglas Mont Set of 3 'In The Air' 6 Chandeliers by DCW Editions Paris
By Douglas Mont
Located in Tilburg, NL
Douglas Mont Set of 3 'In The Air' 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
Reflector Linear LED Anodized Aluminum Pendant Light, Black / White Shade
Located in Broadmeadows, Victoria
The Reflector linear pendant is a luxury LED linear pendant, ideal for indoor lighting in dining and living rooms, study rooms, hallways, and other do...
Category
2010s Oceanic Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum
Rezzonico Chandelier 6 Arms Clear and Many Colors of Murano Glass by Multiforme
By Multiforme
Located in Trebaseleghe, IT
Semi Rezzonico chandelier 6 arms, crystal-blue-ruby Murano glass details with polychrome vitreous paste flowers by Multiforme
This is an evergreen model, a Classic product manufactur...
Category
2010s Italian Other Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Blown Glass
$6,466 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Medium Murano Vintage Candy pendant soft yellow swirl glass, made in Italy
Located in København, DK
Medium new Italian Murano candy pendant ceiling lamp in a beautiful soft yellow shade. Mouth-blown glass in round shape with swirl pattern. E27 socket. Comes with adjustable suspensi...
Category
2010s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Reflector LED Pendant Light, Anodised Aluminum, Satin Gold, White Shade
Located in Broadmeadows, Victoria
The Reflector pendant is a sophisticated soft lighting option suited for dining tables, workspaces, hallways and other indoor environments that require a diffused and warm lighting e...
Category
2010s Australian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum
Series01 Upward Electrolier Polished Un-Lacquered Brass, Ash Gray Leather Shades
Located in Ozone Park, NY
Solid machined brass, soft hand-dyed waxed leather shades, patinated copper tension wire with fabric cord. The opaque nature of leather creates an overall effect of directed ambient ...
Category
2010s American Bauhaus Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Customizable Pendant Lamp 'Donya Spot' by Anour, Browned Brass
By ANOUR
Located in Paris, IDF
Customizable Pendant Lamp 'Donya Spot' by Anour, Browned Brass
Dimensions:
ø 6 cm x H. 20,3 cm
Technical details:
- 240V / 120V
- GU 10 bulb (bulb not included)
- Wattage: Max. 6 W...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish 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
Bonnie Large LED Handmade Sculptural Pendant, Tarnished Bronze Finish 100cm/40"
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 part is handmade, wether it ...
Category
2010s Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Balloons Golden Pendant Lamp by Stillux
By Stillux
Located in Milan, IT
A subtly curved golden metal disk fitted to a white glass globe housing the light source marks the extraordinary grace of this pendant lamp. Descending from a coordinated round ceili...
Category
2010s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Trapezi Six Lights Neutral Shades Contemporary Pendant/Chandelier Brass, Glass
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
The Trapezi contemporary chandelier is inspired by the idea of a Circus Trapeze Artist.
Hand blown glass in a variety of forms and colors is combined with brass bars and hung by L...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian 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
34" Pendant Light in Handwoven Black Rattan, Ventila Collection
By L'Aviva Home
Located in New York, NY
Ventila, our nickname for the Tagalog word for ‘fan’, is woven from Filipino rattan and takes inspiration from colonial era ceiling fans. Measure: 34".
I...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Modern Italian Pink Murano Glass Tulip Flower 8 Branch Airy Brass Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
A celebration of floral grace and Italian craftsmanship, this elegant airy chandelier transforms lighting into a sculptural experience. Inspired by the finesse of tulips in bloom, th...
Category
2010s Italian Organic Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass
Loon set of 2 - Brass and opaline glass pendant by Candas Design
Located in REDA, 22
LOON - beautiful opaline matte glass and solid brass finish.
Set of 2 pendants.
Rod length(s) to order.
Number of segments (joints) - to order.
Glass diam: 27cm, height: 30cm.
Av...
Category
2010s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Labyrinth, Hazy, Artisan Light Sculpture with Protruding Fixture, By Republiken
Located in Grythyttan, SE
This artisan light sculpture Labyrinth, designed by Jakob Uhlin for By Republiken. Crafted from recycled plastic, this sculpture features triangular components that create a captivat...
Category
2010s Swedish Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Plastic
Giardino Chandelier 1
By Servomuto
Located in Milan, IT
This chandelier has a structure crafted in rattan combined with the added component of a fabric featuring a geometric pattern on it. Its shape is similar to an old house with a straw...
Category
2010s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Textile, Rattan
$2,220 / item
Medium Murano Vintage Candy pendant green petrolium swirl glass, made in Italy
Located in København, DK
Note: some photos show large size (Ø40)
Medium new Italian Murano Vintage Candy pendant ceiling lamp in green glass. Mouth-blown glass in round shape with swirl pattern. E27 socket....
Category
2010s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Murano Glass
"Pospende" Handmade Fabric-Passementerie and Hand Blown Opaline Glass Pendant
By Woka Lamps
Located in Vienna, AT
Handmade fabric-passementerie and hand blown Opaline glasses. The canopy has a diameter of 9cm and can be made larger or comes with a flat disc to cover the J-box
Most components acc...
Category
2010s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Formation Linear Pendant LED Aluminum Marble Fixture, Brushed Gold
Located in Broadmeadows, Victoria
Formation linear pendant is a sleek, luxurious aluminum and marble fixture ideally suited to hang above Kitchen islands, dining tables, works ...
Category
2010s Australian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Marble, Aluminum
Bespoke Murano Glass Chandelier Gold Gilded Accents & round Bell Shaped Shades
Located in Villaverla, IT
Exquisite Bespoke Murano Glass Chandelier Gold Gilded Accents & round Bell Shaped Shades, Venetian Masterpiece.
This remarkable Murano glass chandelier is a testament to the timeles...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Cut Glass, Murano Glass
Japanese Style Hand-folded White Paper Pendant Lighting "Siphonia"
Located in Grythyttan, SE
Elegant and at the same time soft and indirect light for a unique and personal home. This Japanese style white paper pendant lighting called Siphonia is hand-folded from almost 70 s...
Category
2010s Danish Japonisme Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Stainless Steel
'Cosmic Regolith Chandelier XL 70' Dark Bronze Gradient Patina Brass Chandelier
Located in London, England
Inspired by planetary forms and textures, Atelier001’s Cosmic Collection artfully explores the interplay of metal properties with a curated selection of patina finishes.
This pendan...
Category
2010s English Organic Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
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
Joe Colombo 'Triedro' Metal Pendant Lamp in White for Stilnovo
By Stilnovo, Joe Colombo
Located in Glendale, CA
Joe Colombo 'Triedro' Metal Pendant Lamp in White for Stilnovo
Founded in 1946 in Milan, Stilnovo was one of the most innovative lighting companies in Italy during the Mid-century e...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Sistema Solare Chandelier Piattelli Design, Calacatta Gold Marble Brass 6 shades
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
Our luxury chandelier showcases thin cut Calacatta gold marble - an elegant rare marble extracted from the Tuscan Alps. This prestigious Italian marble stands out among others with its veining, transitioning from a warm gray to a resplendent golden hue, from which it derives its name. This combination of colors gracefully balances the pure white background, ensuring a perfectly balanced light output.
After extensive research and development, we take pride in presenting this version of the Sistema Solare...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Breccia Marble, Brass
Florian Schulz New Mid-Century Modern Brushed Brass Adjustable Pendant Light
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Stunning and elegant brand new contemporary Mid-Century Modern designed German made brushed brass adjustable counterweight hanging pendant light or lamp model 'DUOS 36' designed by F...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass, Chrome
$7,114 Sale Price
30% Off
Trapezi Six Lights Bright Colors Contemporary Pendant/Chandelier Brass, Glass
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
The Trapezi contemporary chandelier is inspired by the idea of a Circus Trapeze Artist.
Hand blown glass in a variety of forms and colors is combined with brass bars and hung by L...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
'Constellation 01 Regolith' Dark Bronze Brass Ceiling Pendants
Located in London, England
Inspired by planet-like shapes and textures, the Cosmic collection plays with both metal properties and a selection of patina finishes.
Named after the natural dark rock material Regolith, the four lighting components are harmoniously balanced to illuminate a room. This handmade lighting...
Category
2010s English Organic Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
21st Century Chandelier 6arms Straw Murano Glass by Multiforme
By Multiforme
Located in Trebaseleghe, IT
21st century chandelier 6 lights in straw Murano glass with climbing arms by Multiforme.
This Venetian chandelier in blown glass is inspired from the Art Deco style. It is character...
Category
2010s Italian Other Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Blown Glass
$3,702 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Luxury Rezzonico Chandelier 6+3 Arms italian handmade Murano Glass by Multiforme
By Multiforme
Located in Trebaseleghe, IT
The Murano glass chandelier in Rezzonico style is a romantic lighting work, inspired from the luxurious halls of the venetian buildings on the Canal...
Category
2010s Italian Other Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Blown Glass, Art Glass, Murano Glass
SLAMP Gemmy Suspension Prisma/Gold by Spalletta, Croce, Ragnisco & Wijffels
Located in Pomezia, Rome
This versatile and dynamic collection was inspired by the polyhedric facets of desert gems. The lamp’s geometries create an intriguing contemporary and refined kaleidoscope effect th...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Other
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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Celebrate Spring Year-Round with This Lush Murano-Glass Chandelier
Hand-blown glass makes the Italian fixture glow like dew-covered leaves in the sun.
In London, Eva Menz Creates Artisanal Lighting with Theatrical Flair
Working through her studio, Atelier001, the German-born lighting meister designs LED fixtures with thoughtfully crafted details that make each piece one of a kind.
A Tale of Two Sputnik Chandeliers
This pair of iconic 20th-century light fixtures with the same name have two very different backgrounds.
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