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Chandeliers and Pendants For Sale
Period: 21st Century and Contemporary
Period: 1920s
Pair of Eclectic Colorful Murano Chandeliers in amber
By Carlo Nason
Located in Bromma, SE
Pair of Bold Murano Chandeliers. Petal Formed Glass Prisms in Traditional Italian Mid-Century Style. The glass petals have swirls in amber, white and clear glass.
The murano fixture ...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Chrome
Glossy Cream Ceramic Chandelier in Antique Brass 5-Arm 42.5" DIA
By Lostine
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Five antique brass patina arms curve up from a ceramic cluster dish to five tall stoneware ceramic shades in a glossy glaze with a subtle off-white hue. ...
Category
2010s American Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Glossy Cream Ceramic Lola Chandelier in Antique Brass 3-Arm 32.5" DIA
By Lostine
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Three antique brass patina arms curve up from a ceramic cluster dish to three tall stoneware ceramic shades in a glossy glaze with a subtle off-white hue...
Category
2010s American 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
Hand Crafted V2 Glück Pendant, Ø80cm/31.5in
By Naomi Paul
Located in London, London
LIGHT / SHADE collection are down lights, V2 GLÜCK, CAVE and VEX. Designed in response to a need for beautiful and unique direct lighting.
A double cloth lower section cleverly conce...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Robin's Egg Blue Ceramic Lola Chandelier in Antique Brass 3-Arm 32.5" DIA
By Lostine
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Three antique brass patina arms curve up from a ceramic cluster dish to three tall stoneware ceramic shades in a matte glaze with a tinge of blue. With a fixed black walnut orb and tan harness leather accents, this graceful chandelier has the capability of being installed on a flat or sloped ceiling. With a 32.5” diameter, the three-arm Lola Chandelier...
Category
2010s American Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Josef Hoffmann & Wiener Werkstaette Silk & Brass Moldauer Pende, Re-Edition
Located in Vienna, AT
For the residence of the Banker Dr Dietrich Moldauer material: Patinated brass, silk, all other colors are possible.
Literature: Sekler, Josef Hoffmann – Das architektonische Werk, S...
Category
2010s Austrian Jugendstil Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
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
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
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
Double Pull Brass Pendant Light by Florian Schulz
Located in Rijssen, NL
Fantastic Double Pull pendant light by Florian Schulz, Germany, Europe. Design period: 1970-1979, production period: 2022.
Two brass polished unlacquered pendants suspended with the...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Extra Large Black Veined White Alabaster and Brass Pendant Chandelier, ca. 1920
Located in Barntrup, DE
Large black veined white alabaster and brass pendant light fixture, France, circa the 1920s.
An impressive and wonderful alabaster pendant chandelier from circa the 1920s. Beautifull...
Category
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Alabaster, Metal, Brass
Orbitale chandelier with 3 rotating arms on the new Giacometti style finish.
By Diego Giacometti, Silvio Piattelli
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
This new finish adds a unique textured look to the Orbitale collection. It is a thick, handmade plaster finish called the Giacometti finish, used by Diego and Alberto on some of their works.
I added hand-applied gold leaf inside the shades to create a warm contrast for the chandelier.
Finding the right technical solutions for a rotating chandelier...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Gold, Brass
Contemporary Colorful Prism Meta Pendant Light by Elyse Graham
By Elyse Graham
Located in Springfield, OR
Our first lighting collection to capture the organic forms found only in our experimental MetaMATERIAL. With a blend of transparency and opacity, we create ethereal shapes of light a...
Category
2010s American Organic Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Resin, Rubber
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
Simplicissimus Murano Chandelier 6 arms Blush Pink Glass by Multiforme
By Multiforme
Located in Trebaseleghe, IT
Simplicissimus 360 chandelier, 6 lights, Blush Pink artistic glass by Multiforme
This collection in Murano glass is characterized by superb simplicity. It is the result of a research...
Category
2010s Italian Other Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Maison Petitot French Art Deco Modernist Chandelier, 1920
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
French Art Deco modernist chandelier by PETITOT (Paris), France, 1920s. This chandelier features a striking design in chromed metal and transparent pink glass. It includes three vert...
Category
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Chrome
Simplicissimus Chandelier, 6 lights, Citron Yellow Murano Glass by Multiforme
By Multiforme
Located in Trebaseleghe, IT
Simplicissimus 360 chandelier, 6 lights, Citron Yellow artistic glass by Multiforme
This collection in Murano glass is characterized by super...
Category
2010s Italian Other Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Blown Glass
Couronnes Chandelier, Model 3, by Bourgeois Boheme Atelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
On this model of our popular chandelier, we have added paper shades with gold foil interiors which adds a Classic touch to the sleek fixture. The chandelier goes well in all decor sc...
Category
2010s American Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Plaster
Simplicissimus Chandelier, 6 lights Amethyst Murano Glass by Multiforme
By Multiforme
Located in Trebaseleghe, IT
Simplicissimus 360 chandelier, 6 lights, Light Burgundy / Amethyst 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 with the purpose of re-elaborates them in modern terms.
Simplicissimus chandelier...
Category
2010s Italian Other Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Simplicissimus Chandelier, 6 Arms Denim Blue Murano Glass by Multiforme
By Multiforme
Located in Trebaseleghe, IT
Simplicissimus 360 chandelier, 6 lights, Denim Blue artistic glass by Multiforme
This collection in Murano glass is characterized by superb s...
Category
2010s Italian Other Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Blown Glass
Andromeda Pendant by E. Elizarova
Located in Milan, 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 Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Marble
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
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 polished brass.
The Lawson...
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
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
Simplicissimus Chandelier, Aquamarine Murano Glass by Multiforme
By Multiforme
Located in Trebaseleghe, IT
Simplicissimus 360 chandelier, 6 lights, Aquamarine 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 with the purpose of re-elaborates them in modern terms.
Simplicissimus chandelier...
Category
2010s Italian Other Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Blown Glass
Miniforms RIFICOLONA Suspension Lamp by E-ggs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
With its discreet yet impactful presence, Rificolona exploits the art of contrasting a reference to tradition with a decidedly contemporary taste. The lampshade hanging from a wire a...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Plastic
Large Murano Vintage Candy pendant blue swirl, made in Italy
Located in København, DK
Large Murano Vintage Candy pendant ceiling lamp in blue glass. Mouth-blown glass in round shape with swirl pattern. E27 socket. Comes with adjustable sus...
Category
2010s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Murano Glass
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
Leather Pendant Light in Camel, Capa II, Talabartero Collection Saddle Lamp
By L'Aviva Home
Located in New York, NY
The lamps in this collection are inspired by Colombia’s equestrian heritage, layered with a jewel-toned color palette that takes inspiration from the works of
Colombian artist Fernan...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Colombian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Palm Leaves Murano Glass and Brass Chandelier in Green Glass
Located in Bochum, NRW
Mouth-blown Murano glass chandelier, brass structure, 20 Murano glass leaves, disposed in the shape of a palm tree crown.
Equipped with 3 light bulbs (E14 for Europe, E12 on request ...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Jules Sculptural Modern Classic Handmade Linen and Brass Pendant by Wende Reid
By Wende Reid
Located in Paddington, NSW
Jules is a graceful handmade pendant light with a soft organic shape reminiscent of a translucent jelly fish. Jules Pendant can be made with 2-tone of linen as shown here or it can be single linen colour. It can also be used as a modern take on Chinoiserie or Hollywood Recency depending on the choice of fabrics and metal finishes you select. It can be subtle or bold depending on the level of contrast when two linen colours are used and on the stitching colour selection.
Shown here in cream and natural linen with approximately a 39" total length (99 cm). The ceiling canopy is oversized rounded solid brass to complements the soft curves of this handmade special pendant shade. The signature linen covered light diffuser panel...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Australian Organic Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Opera Chandelier "Aqua Blue" by Bourgeois Boheme Atelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A magnificent chandelier, a masterpiece crafted with hand-blown aqua blue glass . This elegant piece features a gunmetal steel frame and brass accents, making it a true jewel of a ce...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass, Steel
Alhambra 2C Milk Glass with Brass Patina, Granada Collection
By L'Aviva Home
Located in New York, NY
These glass lanterns are made in a generations-old workshop in Granada, Spain. Each pendant light is hand forged, and reflects the influence of Moorish design that can be observed th...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Moorish Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Glass
Daum Pierre D'Avesn Rare Large Art Deco Fish Pendant Chandelier, 1920
By Daum, Pierre D'Avesn
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
This exceptional Art Deco chandelier, designed by Pierre D'Avesn for Daum (Croismare, Nancy) in the 1920s, features a magnificent decorative motif depicting two fish swimming amid de...
Category
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Wrought Iron
Simplicissimus Chandelier, Olive Green Murano Glass by Multiforme
By Multiforme
Located in Trebaseleghe, IT
Simplicissimus 360 chandelier, 6 lights, Olive Green 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 with the purpose of re-elaborates them in modern terms.
Simplicissimus chandelier...
Category
2010s Italian Other Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Blown Glass
Handsewn fabric shade pendant , design by Josef Frank for Svenskt Tenn
By Woka Lamps
Located in Vienna, AT
Handsewn fabric shade, pattern by Josef Frank for Svenskt Tenn, hanging on a fabric-covered wire, brass-parts in the requested finish
Height is customisable
Category
2010s European Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Josef Hoffman, Showroom of Wiener Werkstaette Chandelier Jugendstil, Re-Edition
Located in Vienna, AT
Chandelier for the entrance of the WW-showrooms in Neustiftgasse 32/34 in Vienna, design 1903.
Four single pendants, mounted on a ceiling-plate.
Hammered or plain.
The original star...
Category
2010s Austrian Jugendstil Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Metal
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 ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Ceramic
Capriccio Chandelier 5 Arms Blue Artistic Murano Glass by Multiforme
By Multiforme
Located in Trebaseleghe, IT
Capriccio by Multiforme is a 5 lights chandelier, in blue 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
Simplicissimus Chandelier, 6 Arms Teal Blue Murano Glass by Multiforme
By Multiforme
Located in Trebaseleghe, IT
Simplicissimus 360 chandelier, 6 lights, Teal Blue artistic glass by Multiforme
This collection in Murano glass is characterized by superb si...
Category
2010s Italian Other Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Tenfold Pendant 3TA 18inch, Polished Nickel, Brutalist, Aluminum, Ceiling Light
By Luft Tanaka
Located in Brooklyn, NY
TENFOLD PENDANT 3TA 18inch, Polished Nickel by Luft Tanaka Studio
Composed of interlocking mirror polished perforated sheetmetal panels, the Tenfold Series is inspired by brutalism ...
Category
2010s American Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum, Brass, Steel
Hollywood Regency French Six-Light Crystal Chandelier w/ Glass Seashell Crowns
Located in Savannah, GA
This gorgeous Hollywood Regency chandelier might have been used by renowned designers Dorothy Draper and Billy Haines. Featuring an elegant elongated shape, highlights include sparkl...
Category
1920s French Hollywood Regency Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Modernist Hand-Blown Aquamarine Murano Glass Polyhedral Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite Murano glass chandelier, crafted in the manner of Venini, was hand-blown on the renowned island of Murano, Italy, known for its exceptional glass production. The piece...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Nickel
Konsthantverk Ögla D55 Brass Ceiling Lamp
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Ceiling lamp model Ögla designed by Konsthantverk and manufactured by themselves.
The production of lamps, wall lights and floor lamps are manufactured using craftsman’s techniques...
Category
2010s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Josef Hoffmann & Wiener Werkstaette Hanging Lamp Chandelier, Pendant, Re-Edition
Located in Vienna, AT
A hanging lamp with chased rosebuds on the rim, glass-hangings and fabric in the requested Color. Comp WW Archive, Museum of Applied Arts Vienna MAK, wall Vase, No. S 2243, Expertise...
Category
2010s Austrian Jugendstil Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Modernist Round 3-Tier Hand-Blown Murano Glass Chandelier W/ Oval Reeded Shades
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite modernist chandelier from the 21st century features three tiers of hand-blown Murano glass, showcasing the timeless craftsmanship and artistry of Italian glassmakers. ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Bronze
Simplicissimus Chandelier, 6 Arms Fontana grey green Murano Glass by Multiforme
By Multiforme
Located in Trebaseleghe, IT
Simplicissimus 360 chandelier, 6 lights, Fontana grey green artistic glass by Multiforme
This collection in Murano glass is characterized by ...
Category
2010s Italian Other Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Blown Glass
Contemporary Mexican Hammered Copper Pendant Lamp
Located in Guadalajara, Jal.
Tiripiti means gold in Purepecha lenguage and is also the name given to the gods that are manifestations of the sun. The lamp casts its light through the greatness of pre-Colombian c...
Category
2010s Mexican Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Copper
Medium Murano Vintage Candy pendant green / white swirl, made in Italy
Located in København, DK
Medium Murano Vintage Candy pendant ceiling lamp in green / white glass. Mouth-blown glass in round shape with swirl pattern. E27 socket. Comes with adju...
Category
2010s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Murano Glass
Joe 501 Original Tailored Classic Detailed Handmade Ceiling Light by Wende Reid
By Wende Reid
Located in Paddington, NSW
Joe Ceiling Lights are inspired by my father's mid-century Mark Cross cuff link box. The geometric shape works with any contemporary, mid-century or art deco decor. We use Italian and Belgian linens available in a wide range of colours to dramatically or subtly change the mood of this handmade fixture. We also source and change stitching colours to suit. Joe's solid brass fixture...
Category
2010s Australian Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
French Petit Loaded Murano Drops Flowers and Swags Chandelier, circa 1920
Located in Firenze, Toscana
This will be completely rewired with certified US UL sockets for the USA and appropriate sockets for all other countries. Housing five lights, sitting in crystal bobeches, dripping ...
Category
1920s French Baroque Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal
Austrian Mastercraft Art Deco Machine Age Handcrafted Brass Chandelier Re-Edited
By Woka Lamps
Located in Vienna, AT
A beautiful very elaborate chandelier, pictured in patinated brass
Most components according to the UL regulations, with an additional charge we will UL-list and label our fixtures.
Category
2010s Austrian Machine Age Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
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
Josef Hoffmann Ceiling Lamp Wiener Werkstaette for Karl Wittgenstein, Re-Edition
Located in Vienna, AT
Ceiling-lamp for the hunting-lodge of Karl Wittgenstein, the father of the philosopher Ludwig Wittgenstein material: solid brass, surface varnished or nickel-plated, all other surfac...
Category
2010s Austrian Jugendstil Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
French Art Nouveau Old Bronze Guimard Chandelier
Located in Rebais, FR
Immerse yourself in the timeless elegance of Art Nouveau with this magnificent Guimard chandelier, a true masterpiece of refinement and poetry. Crafted from oxidized bronze with deli...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Nouveau Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Bronze
Muse Pendant in Brushed Brass with Mocha Glass Shades by Avram Rusu Studio
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Muse collection is comprised of triangular bent brass tube hardware with hand blown glass shades. Elements can be suspended in both horizontal and ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass, Bronze, Nickel, Pewter
Rich Rezzonico Venetian Chandelier 15 arms multicolor Murano Glass by Multiforme
By Multiforme
Located in Trebaseleghe, IT
Rich Rezzonico Chandelier 15arms Clear-multicolored Murano Glass by Multiforme
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This chandelier is the combination of the traditional Venetian structur...
Category
2010s Italian Other Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Blown Glass, Murano Glass
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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The alluring pendant light exemplifies the designer’s winsome mid-career work.
This Handsome Leather Pendant Light Is Crafted Using Saddle-Making Techniques
The Doma by L’Aviva Home nods to Colombia’s equestrian heritage.
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.
Meet the Husband-and-Wife Duo Handcrafting Larose Guyon’s Ethereal Lighting
The Canadian couple combines poetry and simplicity in their elegant designs.