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Chandeliers and Pendants For Sale
Bonnie Config 2 Contemporary LED Chandelier, Brass or Nickel, Small, Art
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 st...
Category
2010s Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
A Painted Tole Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
An Italian circa 1920's painted tole chandelier with 16 lights and porcelain flowers.
Measurements:
Drop: 39"
Diameter: 36"
Category
1920s Italian Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Stilnovo style ceiling light
By Stilnovo
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Stilnovo style ceiling light.
Glass, enameled metal.
One medium base socket each.
Complimentary US rewiring upon request
Height (overall drop) is adjustable.
Can be shorter.
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass
Mid-Century Carved & Painted Rococo Style Italian Chandelier - 6 Arms
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is an Italian carved and painted chandelier with gilt accents. It has Rococo styling and is unmarked. The piece has six arms.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Rococo Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Poplar
1970s Copper Chandelier attributed to Jo Hammerborg for Fog & Mørup , Denmark
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
Beautiful 1970s horizontal copper chandelier attributed to Jo Hammerborg for Fog & Mørup Denmark.
The eight glass shades are replaced for new acryl shades measuring similar .
Height ...
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1970s Danish Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Copper
White Porcelain Clear Glass Vintage Industrial Brass Pendant Lights
By 360volt
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Porcelain industrial hanging lamp.
White porcelain, brass and clear texture glass.
2 conductors, no ground.
Weight: 1.20 kg / 2.6 lb
Priced per individual item. All lamps have been...
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Three Arm Solid Pine Chandelier by Luxus Sweden, 1960s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Swedish lighting manufacturer, Luxus gave form to some of the now iconic models that define the “Swedish mid-century style”. This solid pine wood, three-light chandelier was create...
Category
1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Fabric, Plastic, Pine
Large Mid-Century Modern Chandelier, Brass and Textured Glass, 1960s
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A large and fantastic light fixture by J.T. Kalmar, Vienna, Austria, manufactured in midcentury, circa 1970 (late 1960s or early 1970s).
The light consist of a white painted metal fr...
Category
1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass
Dancer Ceiling Lamp, Grey Murano Glass and Cut Crystal Elements by Multiforme
By Multiforme
Located in Trebaseleghe, IT
Dancer ceiling lamp with grey Murano glass and cut crystal elements by Multiforme.
The Dancer design lamp is our interpretation of the traditional crystal and glass chandeliers. The ...
Category
2010s Italian Other Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Murano Glass, Blown Glass
Nido, Flush Mount Brass and Glass Chandelier 8 Arms, Low Ceiling Best, Free Ship
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
This chandelier is specifically designed for low ceilings, with a height of only 13 inches (32 cm). The arms and shade holders are made of brass, while the central part is made of metal to hold the leverage. The glass spheres have a diameter of almost 5 inches (12 cm), and the angled arms of different lengths recreate the asymmetry found in the 1950s creations by renowned designers such as Angelo Lelii and Gio Ponti. Our design plays with the arms to create a beautiful combination.
The chandelier hosts eight E12/E14 bulbs, with a maximum wattage of 480 watts. The shades are made of thick brass and beautifully finished by hand to resemble the texture of drum cymbals...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass
'Cosmic Verdigris Chandelier 70' Handmade Verdigris Patinated Brass Ceiling Lamp
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. The Verdigris Chandelier...
Category
2010s English Organic Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
A pair of Chandeliers by Orrefors
By Orrefors
Located in Long Island City, NY
A pendant by Orrefors, Sweden, circa 1950. Textured clear glass with three Edison style sockets. Existing wiring. Rewiring available upon request.
Category
1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Art Glass
Suspension chandelier inspired by cocoon xx century
Located in Palermo, IT
1970s Resin Cocoon Chandelier
The object presented is an emblematic example of mid-century Italian design, particularly the production of lamps made of resin, an innovative material ...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass, Iron
Pair of Eclectic Colorful Murano Chandeliers with BRASS structute
Located in Bromma, SE
Set of two Bold Eclectic Colorful Murano Chandeliers with Tubular Glass Prisms and customized lamps structure in brass and a total height od 28.3".
Contemporary Chandeliers in Trad...
Category
1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Chrome
Large English Green Enamel Industrial Pendants
Located in Faversham, GB
A trio of large green enamel industrial pendants with large polished steel vented glass galleries.
The over sized enamel body is fitted with tempered glass to the shade.
Each ligh...
Category
Mid-20th Century European Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum, Enamel, Steel
Opaline Chandelier from Kaiser Leuchten
By Gaetano Sciolari, Doria Leuchten Germany, Kaiser Leuchten, Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Uno & Östen Kristiansson
Located in München, DE
Wonderful Sputnik chandelier from the 1960s.
The 6 opal glass lampshades spread a pleasant light.
The lamp has a very high quality finish.
Very contemporary design with a fantastic l...
Category
1960s German Space Age Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Large Lawrence Modern Globe Pendant in Oil Rubbed Brass
By Lostine
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Inspired by the croquis and contour drawings of our creative director, the Lawrence Pendants evoke elegant simplicity with a refined sense of play. Mad...
Category
2010s American Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
1 of 3 Ice Glass Pendant Lights by J.T. Kalmar, 1970s
Located in Rijssen, NL
Beautiful and elegant modern pendant lights, manufactured by Kalmar, Austria in the 1970s. High end simplistic design. Each light has brass sockets and one layer of extremely stylis...
Category
1970s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Gaetano Sciolari Sirius Silver Plated Mid-Century Chandelier, Lightolier, Italy
Located in Vienna, AT
An impressive Modernist chandelier from the 1960s, model Sirius, designed by Gaetano Sciolari for Lightoiler, Italy. Made from silvered brass. The chandelier has three arms and offer...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Silver, Brass
Montgolfiè Antique Lok Crystal Chandelier Empire Sac a Pearl Lamp Chateau New
Located in Berlin, DE
Montgolfière Style Chandelier - Empire Elegance with Customizability
Introducing a new Montgolfière style chandelier that exudes the charm of the Empire era, reimagined with modern ...
Category
2010s German Empire Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal
Paavo Tynell for Idman OY, Chandelier in Brass & Glass, 51145, Finland, 1940s
By Idman Oy, Paavo Tynell
Located in Odense, DK
This exquisite chandelier, Model 51145, crafted by the renowned Finnish designer Paavo Tynell for Idman OY in the 1940s, is a stunning example of mid-century modern design. The chand...
Category
Mid-20th Century Finnish Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass
Organic Modern Vivai del Sud Pencil Reed Rattan Dome Pendant Light, 1960
Located in Barcelona, ES
Mushroom shaped rattan pencil reed pendant or suspension light with brass accents, Italy, 1960s.
The design of this pendant is reminiscent of the F...
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Bonnie Contemporary LED Small Pendant, Solid Brass, Handmade and handfinished in
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 ...
Category
2010s Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
1950s Italian Chandelier in the manners of Stilnovo
Located in St- Leonard, Quebec
Italian chandelier made of brass , glass and walnut .
In the manners of Stilnovo , Oscar Torlasco , Fontana Arte model '1963' .
Contain 6 E26 size ceramic socket rated at 60 w...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Bruno Munari Falkland Pendant Lamp
Located in Oakland, CA
Vintage Bruno Munari "Falkland" pendant lamp made by Danese Milano of Italy. Originally created in 1964 this design is in several museum's permane...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
21st Century Chandelier, 6 Arms Ocean Blue Murano Glass by Multiforme
By Multiforme
Located in Trebaseleghe, IT
Simplicissimus 360 chandelier, 6 lights, in ocean blue artistic glass by Multiforme
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...
Category
2010s Italian Other Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Blown 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
Mazzega Tulip Pendant Lamp Green & Clear Murano Glass by Carlo Nason Italy 1960s
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Elegant tulip pendant light with green and clear Murano glass blades on a partly chromed and nickel hardware designed by Carlo Nason. Chandelier illuminates beautifully and offers a ...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass, Nickel, Chrome, Steel
Sisal and Teak Pendant Lamp by Temde
Located in München, DE
Exceptionally beautiful and very rare pendant lamp from the 1960s.
The design was very unusual.
The shape and the materials create a warm and very pleasant light.
Particularly beauti...
Category
1960s German Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Raffia, Plastic, Teak
Murano Glass Triangle Design Large Ceiling Lamp by La Murrina, 1980s, Italy
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Murano Glass Triangle Design Large Ceiling Lamp by La Murrina, 1980s, Italy
Lampshade is in very good vintage condition.
This lamp works with 3x E27 light bulbs.
Wired and suitabl...
Category
1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Swan French Brass Empire Chandelier Lustre Lamp Antique Gold
Located in Berlin, DE
Introducing a stunning Brass Baroque Empire Chandelier, reminiscent of the classical style of the Empire era. This is a new reproduction, and several are available, ensuring you can bring this classic beauty to your space.
Measuring a total height of 140 cm, with a height of 90 cm without the chain, and a diameter of 73 cm, this chandelier weighs approximately 18 kg.
With 8-light bulb sockets (E14 base), this chandelier offers a radiant glow, making it a striking centerpiece in any space. Its wiring is compatible with the USA, ensuring easy installation and convenience.
Experience the beauty of this chandelier with confidence, as it features new electricity and a new cable, ready to hang and enchant your surroundings. The total length of the chandelier is variable, providing flexibility to suit your specific preferences and room size.
Indulge in the grandeur of this Brass Empire Chandelier...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary German Empire Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass, Wire
Bonnie 3 Contemporary LED Chandelier, Solid Brass or Nickel, Handmade/finished
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 ...
Category
2010s Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Rich Rezzonico Flower Chandelier 6 Arms Murano Clear-Green Glass by Multiforme
By Multiforme
Located in Trebaseleghe, IT
Rich rezzonico chandelier 6 arms, clear-green Murano glass, double level of flowers by Multiforme
This chandelier evokes the splendour of the past centu...
Category
2010s Italian Other Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Blown Glass
Venetian Art Deco Barovier e Toso Chandelier 1940s Murano Bubble Glass
Located in Milano, MI
20th century Italian Venetian Art Deco four-light chandelier, a timeless Murano clear blown glass dating back to 1940s with four lights E14 contained within four large glass bowls, f...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Large Vintage, Mid Century Modern Handcrafted Brass Round 8 Layers Pendant Light
Located in Lisse, NL
Rare design, three light pendants with layered brass shades.
If you are looking for a striking and extraordinary light fixture to grace your midcentury living or work space then these, European works of lighting art could be ideal for you. Mind you, we have a set of four, but we have decided to offer them as singles as well. This very stylishly handcrafted fixture dates back to the 1960s and its design is truly remarkable. The shade itself is created from eight thick layers of brass and the design is very well balanced. Due to the different size of each layer, the light is able to radiate through in various directions, which creates a beautiful atmospheric effect. One that truly is a joy to look at. The design and the material used really make these lights works of art and pendant lights into one. These chandeliers are in good condition and the patina is simply wonderful. With these pendants having been rewired to the highest standard for safe and immediate usage in the USA, they are ready to be used and enjoyed in the land of the free...
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Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Large 1960s Carlo Nason for Mazzega Four Petal Murano Glass "Flower" Chandelier
Located in London, GB
A stunning and eye-catching chandelier which captures a different carefree era with its retro four glass petal "flower" shaped design. Whimsical and dramatic but elegant as well as ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass
Modernist Feather Chandelier in Murano Opalescent Glass and Oil Rubbed Bronze
Located in New York, NY
This refined and sophisticated chandelier was realized in Murano, Italy- the islands off the coast of Venice renowned for centuries for their superlative quality glass production. It...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Bronze
'Cosmic Ore Chandelier XL 70' Bronze Gradient Patinated Large Ceiling Light
Located in London, England
Finely hand-spun brass plates make up this pendant light. One side of the plate is finished in a bronze gradient patina while the other side in a gently brushed brass gradient. The l...
Category
2010s English Organic Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Aleh Wave Chandelier Blown Glass by Shakuff
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A natural addition to any space, Aleh Wave is an ode to nature’s own sublime engineering composed by designer Sophia Han.
Meaning leaf in Hebrew, Aleh Wave was inspired by the aest...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Blown Glass, Wood
Palwa Brass and Glass Chandelier Lamp Gold Finish, Germany 1960
By Palwa
Located in Vienna, AT
Large 20" Palwa chandelier, refurbished and rewired, Germany 1960
Stunning 20" (diameter) gold-plated chandelier by Palwa. With a taste for excellence in both craftsmanship and styl...
Category
1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass, Gold
1 of the 2 Four-Panel Glass Flower Chandeliers by Kalmar, Austria, 1970
Located in Rijssen, NL
1 of the 2 beautiful mid century brass chandeliers with four melting glass panels in the shape of a flower (diameter 20.7 inch / 51 cm). Illuminates beautifully.
Designed and execut...
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Contemporary Pendant Lamp 'Linfa' 565.23m by Federico Peri x TOOY, Titanium
By Federico Peri, TOOY
Located in Paris, IDF
Pendant Lamp LINFA 565.23m by Federico Peri x TOOY
Compliant with USA electrical system
Model shown: Titanium
Lighting source : Led integrated (10 x 2.7W 2700K 3500lm)
Steel cable ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Organic Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
Jugendstil Pendant with hand painted glass shade vienna around 1908
Located in Wien, AT
Jugendstil Pendant with hand painted glass shade vienna around 1908
Brass polished and stove enameled
Original glass shade
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Early 1900s Austrian Jugendstil Antique Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Pair of Painted Italian Chandeliers, Sold Individually
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1920's Italian single-light iron chandeliers with verdigris body with blue flowers. Sold individually.
Measurements:
Drop: 17"
Width: 15"
Depth: 3"
Category
1940s Italian Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Iron
Cacoon ceiling lamp by Hans Bergström for Ateljé Lyktan, Sweden, 1960s
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
Rare ceiling light designed by Hans Bergström for Ateljé Lyktan in the south of Sweden during the middle of the 20th century.
Gives of a soft light.
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Golden Wheat Sheaf Pendant Lamp by Hans Kögl, Germany, 1970s
By Hans Kögl
Located in Hagenbach, DE
An extraordinary pendant lamp by the German designer Hans Kögl made in Germany in the 1970s. The lamp has a beautiful wheat sheaf design. It is made in the period of Hollywood Regenc...
Category
1970s German Hollywood Regency Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Brass Suspension Lamp 4 Lights Design Mathieu Mategot, 1960s
Located in taranto, IT
Rare original 60s chandelier, design mathieu mategot, made of sage green perforated sheet metal on a brass structure with four lights and as many opalines in white murano glass
It...
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1960s Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Finnish mid-century modern ceiling lamp by Itsu
By Itsu
Located in Turku, Varsinais-Suomi
Illuminate your space with the Finnish mid-century modern ceiling lamp by Itsu. This exquisite piece marries function with a beautiful form, accent...
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Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Classic Chandelier 5 Arms Clear and Amethyst Murano Glass with Rings Multiforme
By Multiforme
Located in Trebaseleghe, IT
Classic chandelier 5 arms clear and amethyst Murano glass with rings by Multiforme.
The classic Murano glass chandelier, as it is in the collective imagination. As many other chandel...
Category
2010s Italian Other Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Blown Glass, Art Glass, Murano Glass
Art Deco Style White Milk Glass and Bronze Octagon Shape Pendant or Flush Mount
Located in Plainview, NY
Art Deco Style White Milk Glass and Bronze Octagonal Flush Mount or Pendant:
This elegant Art Deco-style fixture features a bold octagonal design, crafted from sandblasted frosted m...
Category
20th Century Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Bronze
Trio Scalloped Porcelain Pendant Lights by Søholm, Denmark
Located in Værløse, DK
Set of three white Scalloped Porcelain Pendant lights by Soeholm Stentoej. A fine trio for a beautiful place.
* A set of three (3) white scallope...
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Porcelain
Pair Fine Brass Empire Sac a Pearl Chandelier Crystal Lustre Lamp Antique
Located in Berlin, DE
Pair of Antique Empire Sac-à-Perle Chandeliers – Lovingly and Professionally Restored
This stunning pair of antique chandeliers has been carefully and expertly restored in Berlin. T...
Category
1950s European Empire Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass, Wire
Two-Tier Wrought Iron Chandelier by Melissa Levinson
By Melissa Levinson
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Custom two-tier wrought iron chandelier by Melissa Levinson. This chandelier has a classic, elegant structure. It has eight arms, each curving gracefully to hold a drip wax candle...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Spanish Colonial Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Wrought Iron
SLAMP - Clizia Ceiling/wall Mini - Mama Non Mama Gold
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 interi...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Other
Arts & Crafts Hand-Crafted Forget and Pendant Lobby Lamp, 1930s
Located in Verviers, BE
Forget pendant lamp.
Materials: Black painted curved iron slats pleated as a cage.
Metal chain 20 cm and canopy.
E27 socket And Rewiring
Small detail missing see last picture
AS S...
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1930s Belgian Arts and Crafts Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Flush Mount Light 1 - Vrksa Series by Raka Studio - Ceiling Light in Ash Wood
By Raka Studio
Located in Cape Girardeau, MO
The Flush Mount Light 1 sits closely on the ceiling, it has been made using solid ashwood by bending the wood. Two cocoon-like wooden structures bear the light bulbs, dispelling ligh...
Category
2010s Unknown Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Ash, Bentwood
Organic Modern Cypress 33" Chandelier Pendant
Located in Beaverton, OR
Limited-Edition Mid-Century Modern Cypress Veneer Pendant Light: A Natural Masterpiece
Bring the beauty of nature indoors with this stunning, limited-edition mid-century modern cypr...
Category
2010s American Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Wood, Bentwood, Cypress
Mid-Century Danish Metal Bunker Maxi Pendant Lamp by Johannes Hammerborg, 1970s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Bunker pendulum from the Danish manufacturer Fog & Mørup after a design by Jo Hammerborg.
Simple pendant lamp in classic form and in a strong red tone. The hemispherical reflector t...
Category
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
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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A Tale of Two Sputnik Chandeliers
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