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Chandeliers and Pendants For Sale
Period: 2010s
Period: 1960s
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
Mid-Century Rope Nautical Anchor Chandelier Adrien Audoux & Frida Minet
Located in Austin, TX
Mid-Century Rope Nautical Anchor Chandelier Adrien Audoux & Frida Minet.
Category
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Rope
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
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
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
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
Medium Murano Vintage Candy pendant amber orange swirl glass, made in Italy
Located in København, DK
New Italian Murano Vintage Candy pendant ceiling lamp in warm amber / orange. Mouth-blown glass in round shape with swirl pattern. E27 socket. Comes with adjustable suspension.
Handm...
Category
2010s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Murano Glass
Classic venetian Chandelier 5 Arms Pink Murano Glass by Multiforme
By Multiforme
Located in Trebaseleghe, IT
Classic Chandelier 5 Arms clear and pink Murano Glass by Multiforme.
The classic Murano glass chandelier, as it is in the collective imagination. As many other chandeliers in our col...
Category
2010s Italian Other Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Blown Glass
Large Murano Vintage Candy oval pendant bubble gum pink swirl glass, Italy
Located in København, DK
Large new Italian Murano candy pendant ceiling lamp in bubble gum pink. Mouth-blown glass in oval shape with swirl pattern. E27 socket. Comes with adjustable suspension.
Handmade in ...
Category
2010s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Murano Glass
Set of K. Jepsen and A.F. Johansen "Kubuarmatur 38117" Wall Lamps, Denmark 1960s
Located in Utrecht, NL
This pair of Louis Poulsen produced “Kubuarmatur” or cube lamps, more specifically known as “model 38117” wall lamps are quintessential representations of Danish modern design, chara...
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Opaline Glass, Bakelite
Lampadario danese mod. 4/3 vintage anni 60 design Louis Poulsen
Located in None, IT
Lampadario in metallo arancione, modello 4/3, design Poul Hanningsen per Louis Poulsen, anni 60.
CONDIZIONI: In buone condizioni, funzionante, presenta segni d'usura dati dal tempo ...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Brass Structured Hanging Lamp with Organic Lacing, Sweden 1960s
Located in Utrecht, NL
Hanging lights have been used as decorative focal points for rooms since the early 20th century. In Swedish mid-century design, where interior lighting is of particular importance, d...
Category
1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Floral Venetian Rezzonico Chandelier 12 arms Murano Glass by Multiforme
By Multiforme
Located in Trebaseleghe, IT
Artistic Murano chandelier height 100 cm, 12-light, clear Murano glass, polychrome details by Multiforme.
The artistic glass chandelier is an elegant and delicate lighting work, colo...
Category
2010s Italian Other Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Blown Glass
Sleek Circular Suspension Chandelier With Crystals-Single Tier/Copper Plated
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Drawing inspiration from the Latin word Spacium, meaning "space," this design embodies an elegant balance of power and refinement. Carefully crafted by hand, it radiates a sense of g...
Category
2010s European Minimalist Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Stainless Steel
1960 Germany Palwa Sputnik Chandelier Swarovski Crystal & Gilt Brass
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Outstanding mid century Sputnik chandelier made of a gilt brass construction with Swarovski crystals. Designed by Christoph Palme. Chandelier illuminates beautifully and offers a lot...
Category
1960s German Hollywood Regency Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass, Gold Plate
Pair of Eclectic Pink Flamingo Murano Chandeliers
By Carlo Nason
Located in Bromma, SE
Set of two 2 Pink Contemporary Murano Chandeliers. Petal Formed Glass Prisms in Traditional Italian Mid-Century Style. The glass petals have swirls in white, pink and clear glass.
Th...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Chrome
Organic Kawa Pendant Light 04 by Luft Tanaka, White Porcelain, Modern, Ceramic
By Luft Tanaka
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Kawa Series Light 04 Pendant Light by Luft Tanaka Studio
The translucent porcelain diffuser casts a warm colored glow, perfect for a dining room or kitche...
Category
2010s American Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Porcelain
Elpe-Armatur, Chandelier, Brass, Glass, Sweden, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and glass chandelier produced by Elpe-Armatur, Sweden, c. 1960s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 20.625” H x 20.5 ” Diameter
Dimensions of Canopy: 2.75” H x 3.875” W x 3.875” ...
Category
1960s Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Large Barovier Toso Gold Dusted Murano Glass Chandelier, circa 1960s
Located in Wiesbaden, Hessen
A large gold dusted Murano glass and 24 karat gold - plated brass chandelier by Barovier Toso, Italy, circa 1960s.
Socket: 8 x e14 for standa...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass
Contemporary 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
Material Samples - Glass and Metal
Located in Hawthorne, CA
Material samples for Bianco Light + Space products.
Each sample is sold individually. Please state glass color and metal finish option.
Category
2010s American Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Tenfold Pendant 3TB 24inch, Polished Nickel, Customizable Chandelier, Brutalist
By Luft Tanaka
Located in Brooklyn, NY
TENFOLD PENDANT 3TB 24inch by Luft Tanaka Studio
Composed of interlocking mirror polished metal panels, the Tenfold Series is inspired by the aesthetics, architectural styles, and a...
Category
2010s American Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum, Brass, Steel
Josef Hoffmann & Wiener Werkstaette Pende, Re Edition
Located in Vienna, AT
An elegant and delicate pendant designed by Josef Hoffmann
Most components according to the UL regulations, with an additional charge we will UL-list and label our fixtures.
Category
2010s Austrian Jugendstil Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Venetian Chandelier 5 Arms Dark Green Murano Glass Simplicissimus by Multiforme
By Multiforme
Located in Trebaseleghe, IT
Classic chandelier, 5 arms olive green Murano glass Simplicissimus 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
Tenfold Pendant 3TB 32inch, Polished Nickel, Customizable Chandelier, Brutalist
By Luft Tanaka
Located in Brooklyn, NY
TENFOLD PENDANT 3TB 32inch by Luft Tanaka Studio
Composed of interlocking mirror polished metal panels, the Tenfold Series is inspired by the aesthetics, architectural styles, and a...
Category
2010s American Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum, Steel, Brass
Simplicissimus Chandelier, 6 Arms Wisteria Murano Glass by Multiforme
By Multiforme
Located in Trebaseleghe, IT
Simplicissimus 360 chandelier, 6 lights, Wisteria lavender 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
Customisable Spider ceiling light brass parchment design by Diego Mardegan Italy
Located in London, GB
A very stunning ceiling light fixture tiled Spider Special Edition.
Spider Special Edition light is made of a brass structure, the arms are painted
in opaque ivory colour and are fix...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Simplicissimus Chandelier 6 Arms light lilac Murano Glass by Multiforme
By Multiforme
Located in Trebaseleghe, IT
Simplicissimus 360 chandelier, 6 lights, light lavender 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
Viennese Jugendstil Chandelier Attributed Wiener Werkstaette Re-Edition
Located in Vienna, AT
Very elegant chandelier, pictured is a patinated-Version (DM 35cm), also available with a bigger diameter.
Total drop can be custom made.
Most components according to the UL regulati...
Category
2010s Austrian Jugendstil Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Polished Nickel, Tenfold Pendant Light 3TA 12inch, Brutalist Ceiling Light
By Luft Tanaka
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Tenfold Pendant 3TA 12inch in Polished Nickel by Luft Tanaka Studio
Composed of interlocking mirror polished sheetmetal panels, the Tenfold Series is inspired by the architectural s...
Category
2010s American Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum, Brass, Steel
Semi-Rezzonico Chandelier 8arms Amber, Green, Colors Murano Glass by Multiforme
By Multiforme
Located in Trebaseleghe, IT
Semi Rezzonico chandelier 8 arms, on 2 levels in amber and green Murano glass multicolor flowers in vitreous paste by Multiforme
This is an artistic model manufactured by our skille...
Category
2010s Italian Other Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Blown Glass
Wiener Werkstaette Pendant / Chandelier Opaline Glass Re Edition
Located in Vienna, AT
Punched brass-sheet, hand blown opaline glass 35, also available with 50 cm in diameter, hanging on passement
Length is custom made!
All components according to the UL regulations, ...
Category
2010s Austrian Vienna Secession Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Fabric, Silk, Opaline Glass
Murano Glass Chandelier by Carlo Nason for Mazzega
Located in München, DE
Very nice Murano glass ceiling lamp from the 1960s.
The lamp is very elegant.
The structure of the glasses creates a very sparkling light.
Fantastic design and an asset to any home.
...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Labyrinth, Hazy, Artisan Light Sculpture with Integrated 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
Venetian style Chandelier Clear and gold Murano Glass by Multiforme
By Multiforme
Located in Trebaseleghe, IT
Bovary chandelier, 5 lights, in clear artistic glass, with golden details by Multiforme is a luxury chandelier that will never be outmoded.
This collection takes inspiration from the...
Category
2010s Italian Other Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Vosges Chandelier by Bourgeois Boheme Atelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The magnolias are in bloom. In their various stages, the blossoms conceal the lights of this asymmetrical chandelier. The textured plaster of Paris finish on its stately frame create...
Category
2010s American Organic Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Plaster
Taraxacum lamp, Achille and Piergiacomo Castiglioni, Flos, 1970 circa
Located in Milano, Lombardia
This iconic Cocoon Taraxacum pendant lamp was designed by Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni for Flos Italia in the 1960s. It features a steel inner structure with an E27 socket an...
Category
1960s Italian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Rubber
Simplicissimus Chandelier, 6 arms Pearl Pink Murano Glass by Multiforme
By Multiforme
Located in Trebaseleghe, IT
Simplicissimus 360 chandelier, 6 lights, Pearl 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
1 ‚of 4’ Murano Rugiada 31.5" Flush Mount Glass & Brass Chandelier, Barovier
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Extremely elegant and large Murano flush mount ceiling light with 26 textured Murano glass petals and one bowl on a golden brass frame. An elegant floral chandelier made of hand-blow...
Category
1960s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Midcentury Amber Bubble Glass Pendant, Germany, 1960s
Located in NUEMBRECHT, NRW
This Space Age pendant light was manufactured and designed during the 1960s in Germany. It is made of amber bubble glass and has got a brass cylinder. The lamp comes without canopy.
...
Category
1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Organic Glass Ball & Wood Chandelier by Mazzega Italy, vintage 1960s
By Mazzega
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Large midcentury organic pattern glass ball fixture by Mazzega, Italy. The Fixture requires four European E14 / 110 Volt Candelabra bulbs, each bulb up to 60 watts. It is made of ebo...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass
Gem Rectangular 9
Located in London, GB
Inspired by the beauty of precious stones and the creativity of the craftspeople who work them.
Created from alabaster, a material with a long history of use in the visual arts. Lo...
Category
2010s British Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Alabaster, Brass
Scandinavian Modern Carl Thore Trava Pendant Lamp for Granhaga, Sweden
By Carl Thore
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Brushed aluminium trava pendant designed by Carl Thore alias Sigurd Lindquist. Manufactured at Granhaga Metal Industri in Sweden during the late 1960s. I...
Category
1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum
Medium Murano Vintage Candy pendant blue swirl, made in Italy
Located in København, DK
Medium Murano Vintage Candy pendant ceiling lamp in blue glass. Mouth-blown glass in round shape with swirl pattern. E27 socket. Comes with adjustable su...
Category
2010s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Murano Glass
Stunning Pink Murano Chandeliers Tronchi
Located in Bromma, SE
Stunner Pink Contemporary Murano Chandelier. Tubular Tronchi Formed Glass Prisms in Traditional Italian Mid-Century Style.
The murano fixture is composed of 48 Glass Elements in the ...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Chrome
Paavo Tynell Inspired Mid-Century Woven Rattan Basket Pendant Light
By Paavo Tynell
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century pendant lamp crafted in the manner of the renowned Finnish designer Paavo Tynell with expertly hand-woven rattan. It still has its original European black plastic canopy ...
Category
1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Rattan
RESTOCK - 50cm Prismatic Glass Holophane Globe Parisian Street Lamp, C.1960
By Holophane
Located in London, GB
Beautifully formed spherical Holophane Parisian glass street lights, made in France. c.1960.
This version has the 50cm diameter, these lights have remained in amazing condition, with only some minor age related chips to the prismatic glass reflectors as to be expected
A very sought after statement light...
Category
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Glass, Fiberglass
Brass and Crystal Glass Hollywood Regency Style Chandelier, Germany, 1960s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A beautiful 5-tiered brass and crystal glass chandelier made in Germany, 1960s. The chandelier requires four European E14 candelabra bulbs, each up to 40 watts. It is made of cut cry...
Category
1960s German Hollywood Regency Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Carlo Nason Torpedo Mazzega Chandelier 18 lights 1960's Rare Vintage Design
By Mazzega, Carlo Nason
Located in Taranto, IT
Very rare chandelier designed by Carlo Nason for Mazzega mod. Torpedo, 18 Points of Light.
The item has a chrome-plated steel frame in good conservative condition, 18 Murano glass d...
Category
1960s Italian Space Age Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Steel
Pair of Large Eclectic Pink Murano Chandelier in Flamingo style
By Carlo Nason
Located in Bromma, SE
Pair of Bold and Eclectic Pink Murano Chandeliers. Petal Formed Glass Prisms in Traditional Italian Mid-Century Style. The glass petals have swirls in white, pink and clear glass.
Th...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Chrome
Stilnovo chandelier Italy circa 1960s
By Stilnovo
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Stilnovo chandelier Italy circa 1960s
Six glass bells in opaline glass, brass, enameled metal.
Takes 6 candelabra bulbs.
Complimentary US rewiring upon request.
Price is for 1 chande...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Dome Pendant by Research.Lighting, Black, Made to Order
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This listing is for 1x Dome Pendant in Black designed and manufactured by RESEARCH Lighting.
Materials: steel & glass
Finish: powder coated steel in black
Electronics: 1x G8 Socket,...
Category
2010s American Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Steel
Bubbles Chandelier Crystal & Gilt Brass by Gaetano Sciolari, Palwa, Germany 1960
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Glamorous vintage multi-tiered bubbles chandelier made of a 24-carat gold-plated brass frame with round crystal prisms and gilt brass rings. Crystal glass resembles Lenses. Designed ...
Category
1960s German Hollywood Regency Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Gold Plate, Brass
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
Art Deco Style Light for the Karl Marx Hof Vienna, Flushmount, Can Be Modified
By Woka Lamps
Located in Vienna, AT
Designed for the longest council House ever built, these lamps are located in the gangways between the blocks. The height of 50cm is the total, including the stems, the body only has...
Category
2010s Austrian Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Round Cocoon Pendant Lamp, 1960s, Italy
Located in Hagenbach, DE
A cocoon hanging lamp made in Italy in the 1960s. It has a beautiful round design, which is similar to the lamps made by Castiglioni.
Measures:
H...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Resin
Slip Ceramic Pendant Light Corinna Warm For Warm Bone China
By Corinna Warm, WARM
Located in Santa Monica, CA
The bone china ceramic lampshades feature a simple and soft silhouette, their slightly translucent materiality reveal a warm light. The pendants are slip cast, fired and coated in a clear glaze. They feature golden twisted three core cords and brass detail to the top of the shade. The pendant' classic and simple design, makes them a versatile choice to suit residential as well as hospitality settings. The pendant is emitting an ambient and soft down light perfect for general illumination. The pendant works well as a bedside pendant...
Category
2010s American Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Ceramic, Bone, Porcelain
Classic Chandelier 5 Arms Clear and Pink Murano Glass by Multiforme
By Multiforme
Located in Trebaseleghe, IT
Classic Chandelier 5 Arms clear and pink Murano Glass by Multiforme.
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 colors. 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, Art 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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