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Chandeliers and Pendants For Sale
Hollywood Regency Tole and Copper Palm Tree Chandelier
Located in Bradenton, FL
Eye-catching hand-hammered copper basket with tole palm frond leaves palm tree ceiling light fixture. A copper basket supported by a long metal pole...
Category
Mid-20th Century Hollywood Regency Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Copper
Pair of Gilt Bronze Chandeliers, Sold Individually
Located in New York, NY
Pair of French circa 1930's cast bronze neoclassic chandeliers with gilt bronze original patina. Sold individually.
Measurements:
Minimum Drop: 43"
Diameter: 36"
Category
1930s French Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Bronze
$22,000 / item
Rare Space Age Bug Eye Pendant Lamp by Massive Belgium 1970s
Located in San Benedetto Del Tronto, IT
This rare and highly collectible “Bug Eye” pendant lamp was produced by Belgian brand Massive in the 1970s and is a striking example of Space Age European lighting design. Its large ...
Category
1970s Belgian Space Age Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Plastic, Plexiglass
Space Age Pendant Lamp, Staff Leuchten Germany, 1960s
Located in Schwerin, MV
Pendant lamp with red painted screen, Staff Germany model 005465.
Design classic from the 1960s in a design typical of the time with rounded edges and chrome elements. The black can...
Category
1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
$190 Sale Price
20% Off
Large Five - Tier Glass Tube Chandelier by Doria Leuchten, Germany, 1960s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Gorgeous glass tube multi tiered chandelier made by Doria Leuchten, Germany. It is in very good condition and requires a total of nine European E14 / 110 volt candelabra bulbs, each ...
Category
1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass
Pair of Italian, Genovese, 2-Tier, 12-Light Glass and Iron Chandeliers
Located in Atlanta, GA
Twelve lights and two-tiered Crystal and Gilt Metal Chandeliers from Genoa, Italy, circa 1960s.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Metal
Artistic Chandelier 18 Lights Crystal White Murano Glass Pasha by Multiforme
By Multiforme
Located in Trebaseleghe, IT
The shape of the glass chandelier Pasha reminds that of a crown but, instead of the gems, some blown glass decorative elements have been mounted on it. A modern design combined with Classic shapes characterize this chandelier, whose shapes have been adapted to a more contemporary style.
Pasha is a suspension lamp with a round structure, it is composed of a round metal structure on which some drop-shaped blown glass elements has been set.
These elements have been decorated with the “filigrana” technique, the edge pointing towards the outside, inside of them the light bulbs have been placed. The finishing of the metal structure is refined and elaborated: the structure is covered with silver leaf and nickel painted.
The blown glass chandelier Pasha is proposed in the catalogue with 18 lights, but it is also possible to realise other models, to better suit the interior designers’ needs. Pasha is a modern lighting solution that combines the past tradition with a more modern taste, to create an original and unusual lighting...
Category
2010s Italian Other Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Blown Glass
$9,042 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Modernist pendant lamp, brass & glass, attributed to Bent Karlby, Denmark, 1960s
By Lyfa, Bent Karlby
Located in Forserum, SE
A lantern-shaped pendant lamp crafted from brass, featuring a peanut-shaped glass shade. The disc-shaped top shade is held in place by two decorative sphere-shaped screws. It is susp...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
"Cascade" Mazzega Chandelier by Carlo Nason for Mazzega in Murano Glass, 1970
By Mazzega
Located in Merida, Yucatan
Mid-Century Modern one-light chandelier by Carlo Nason for Mazzega in clear and orange glass, consisting of two sizes of glass blades, and a steel hardware.
Italy, Murano, circa 1970.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Steel
Magnificent Large Brass Lotus Fixture by Feldman Lighting Style of Parzinger
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Magnificent large brass lotus form chandelier by the Feldman Lighting Company, Paterson, NJ. Circa 1960's. This piece measures 12" t x 16" in diameter-the chain is 4 ft long.
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Vintage Painted Tole Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1950's Italian painted tole chandelier with painted and gilt finish. 4 lights
Measurements:
Drop: 22.5"
Diameter: 17"
Category
1920s Italian Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
An Early 20th Century Ice Blue Murano Hanging Lantern
Located in London, GB
Italy, circa 1940
A mid twentieth century Murano glass hanging lantern in ice blue glass, with twisted rod and unfurling leaves, with bullicante double canopy and body, terminating i...
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Glass, Blown Glass
Vaseline Glass Globe Pendent, 9" Diameter
Located in Peekskill, NY
These elegant hand blown shades are vaseline glass and do show the characteristics of hand made glass. They have a nice even and warm glow with no filament glair. The fixture uses an...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Arts and Crafts Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Uranium Glass
$450 / item
Mid-Century Brass and Opal Glass Ceiling Lamp by Stilnovo, Italy, 1960s
By Stilnovo
Located in Hagenbach, DE
This exquisite pendant lamp, designed by Stilnovo in the 1960s, is a remarkable example of Italian mid-century modern design. Crafted from high-quality brass and opaline glass, it pe...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass
Tall Tulip Original Pendant by Wende Reid - Organic Modern, Classic, Handmade
By Wende Reid
Located in Chatswood, NSW
Inspired by nature this original sculptural pendant with a neo-Gothic vibe, features our signature hand-stitched construction, our Italian linens, our hand-made armature and solid brass custom length suspension and canopy, all patinated to your choice of three levels of ageing.
Tall Tulip Pendant Lamp...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Australian Organic Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass, Copper
Beautiful Quadriedri Murano glass Chandeliers - 114 shaded amber prism
Located in Budapest, HU
Modern Quadriedri Murano glass Chandeliers - 114 shaded amber prism quadriedri
Magnificent Murano glass unique chandeliers, spiral s...
Category
1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Art Glass, Murano Glass
Charming Pink Leaves Ceiling Chandelier Murano
Located in Budapest, HU
Spectacular ceiling lamp with 32 pink Murano Glasses in golden painted metal frame. Elegant lighting object. Period:late xx century
Dimensions: 7,45 inchs (45 cm) height; 13,55 inche...
Category
1990s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Art Glass, Murano Glass
$2,146 / item
French Art Deco Chandelier Signed by Hettier Vincent
Located in Long Island City, NY
A French Art Deco chandelier (23 inches in diameter) Signed by the French Artist " Hettier Vincent " in good condition. fivesided panels with a center coupe in clear and frosted mol...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Bronze, Nickel
Art Deco Glass Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1930's American Art Deco molded glass light fixture with three interior lights.
Measurements:
Drop: 18"
Diameter: 15"
Category
1930s American Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Glass, Art Glass
Triedri Glass Chandelier, 265 Pink Prism, Murano
By Venini
Located in Budapest, HU
Triedri Murano glass chandelier, 265 pink prism
A magnificent Murano glass chandelier, 265 pink triedri on crome frame. This large midcentury Italian chan...
Category
Late 20th Century European Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
$4,530 / item
Fabulous Pair of Italian 75 Pink and White Petal Chandeliers, Murano
Located in Budapest, HU
Pair of huge Italian vintage Murano chandeliers made by 75 glass petals (pink and white “lattimo”) in a chrome frame.
Period: late 20th century
Dimensions: 65 inches (165 cm) height ...
Category
1990s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Murano Glass
Coppia di grandi appliques in vetro di Murano rostrato, fatte a mano
Located in Trebaseleghe, IT
Illumina il tuo spazio con l'eleganza veneziana: lampade da parete in vetro di Murano rostrato
Un tocco di bellezza naturale:
Questo set di due grandi applique in vetro di Murano ro...
Category
2010s Italian Other Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Murano Glass
$1,182 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Large Italian Glass Sunburst Chandelier, Stilnovo Style, 1950s
By Stilnovo
Located in Aachen, NRW
A stunning ten-light chandelier in the manner of Stilnovo, Germany, manufactured in circa 1950-1959. A handmade and high-quality piece.
High quality and in very good condition. Clea...
Category
1950s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Opal, Brass
Selene Ceiling Lamp
By Lampex
Located in Milan, IT
The Selene pendant lamp draws inspiration from the captivating allure of the Moon, boasting a visually stunning design suitable for any space. Crafted from brass and white frosted gl...
Category
2010s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
$3,306 / item
Art Nouveau Metal and Glass Chandelier, 1940s
Located in Praha, CZ
Art Nouveau style metal and glass chandelier.
Blown opaline glass white shades in perfect condition.
Age patina on metal parts
Rewired: 5x60W, E25-E27 bulbs.
US wiring compatible.
Category
1940s European Art Nouveau Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Spectacular Backlit Mirror Brass and Crystal Glass by Kinkeldey, Germany
By Kinkeldey
Located in Aachen, NRW
A wonderful and high quality wall mirror by Kinkeldey, Germany, 1970s
It is made of a chrome frame decorated with cut crystal glass.
High quality and in very good condition. Cleane...
Category
1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Chrome
Mid-Century Modern Chandelier Designed by Franco Luce with Murano Glass Flowers
By Franco Luce
Located in Palermo, PA
Rare Murano glass chandelier designed by Franco Luce in the 1970s.
The light consists of of a golden metal base with white flowers.
The high level of craftsmanship makes this pie...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass
Set Antique Vintage Acorn Opaline White Milk Glass Ceiling Pendant Light Lamp
Located in Sale, GB
- A fabulous run of church opaline acorn pendant lights with steel galleries, circa 1950.
- Wear commensurate with age, all in excellent condition, the ...
Category
Mid-20th Century British Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Glass
Italian Mid-Century Murano Gold Dusted Glass Ceiling Fixtures
Located in Queens, NY
6 Italian Mid-Century-Style (1940's) Murano flush mounted dome shaped ceiling fixtures with gold dusted glass flowers attached to brass (interior) frame (PRICED EACH)
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Glass
White Porcelain Frosted Glass Vintage Brass Pendant Lights
By 360volt
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Porcelain industrial hanging lamp.
White porcelain, brass and frosted texture glass.
2 conductors, no ground.
Weight: 1.20 kg / 2.6 lb
Priced per individual item. All lamps have be...
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Venini Mid-Century Modern Crystal Amber Murano Glass Triedri Chandelier, 1984s
By Venini
Located in Murano, Venezia
Murano blown glass chandelier with 157 elements in crystal and amber, nickel finish structure and six lights E26 / E27.
This fantastic work has 72 elements of cm 28 (inches 11,08) p...
Category
1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Murano Glass
Antique Brass F&C Osler Moonstone Glass Chandelier Pendant Light, C.1920
Located in London, GB
An incredible early 20th century electrolier made in England by F&C Osler. c.1910
Constructed entirely from brass to the highest quality with cast dragons heads to each branch suppo...
Category
Early 20th Century English Arts and Crafts Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Uplight Chandelier by J.L Lobmeyr
By J.L Lobmeyr
Located in Vienna, AT
Brass bowl with crystal perls fitted with 3 E27 sockets. Made by J.L. Lobmeyr in the 1950s.
Fully restored condition, the total height can be on request customized.
Category
1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Art deco alabaster 4 arm ceiling pendant light
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Art deco alabaster 4 arm celing pendant light circa 1930.
Good quality art deco period light. Fitted with 4 cast arms each with a bulb holder and a further bulb holder in the dish....
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Alabaster, Bronze
Pair of French Alabaster and Hammered Iron Pendants, circa 1930
Located in Atlanta, GA
This pair of French ceiling light fixtures, dating to circa 1930, combines the natural elegance of alabaster with the sculptural strength of hand-forged iron. Each pendant features a...
Category
Early 20th Century French Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Alabaster, Iron
Three-Tier Murano Glass Tube Chandeliers, 48 Pink Glasses
By Venini
Located in Budapest, HU
Beautiful Italian vintage chandeliers in Murano glass and nickel-plated metal structure. The armor polished nickel supports 48 large pink glass tubes. The glasses have a beautiful co...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Atomic Multi-Globe Chandelier or Pendant Lamp by Kaiser Leuchten, Germany, 1970s
Located in Munich, DE
Amazing nine-armed Mid-Century Modern Sputnik multi-globe chandelier or pendant lamp by Kaiser Leuchten, Germany, 1970s.
Executed in polished brass and opaline glass, the chandelier...
Category
1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Ball Pendant by Research.Lighting, Brass, 3in Glass Globe, Made to Order
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This listing is for 1x Globe Pendant in Brass designed and manufactured by Research.Lighting.
Materials: Steel, Brass & Glass
Finish: Raw Brass - This will naturally tarnish unless ...
Category
2010s American Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Steel, Brass
Fog & Mørup, Chandelier, Brass, Glass, Denmark, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and white opaline glass chandelier produced by Fog & Mørup, Denmark, c. 1950s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 24.5” H x 18.5” W x 17.5” D
Dimensions of Canopy: 4“ H x 3.4” Di...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Globo Pendant Lamp by Miguel Milá for Polinax, Spain, 1965
By Miguel Milà
Located in Barcelona, ES
Globo pendant lamps designed in 1965 by Miguel Milá for Polinax, Spain. Globe made of matt polyethylene plastic that screws onto the bakelite support where the electrical system is l...
Category
1960s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Plastic, Bakelite
Vintage Maria Theresa Chandelier
Located in Chicago, IL
This type of chandelier is identified and named after the 18th century Empress of Austria, who in the late 18th Century had her palace filled with these Bohemian crystal chandeliers....
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Mid-20th Century European Baroque Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal
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...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Chrome
Elegant Murano Poliedri Chandelier - Carlo Scarpa - 84 amethyst glasses
By Carlo Scarpa
Located in Gaiarine Frazione Francenigo (TV), IT
Elegant Italian chandelier made from 84 beautiful Murano amethyst glasses "poliedri." Structure in gold and brass colored metal. The Poliedri is one of the most prestigious Murano gl...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Art Glass
Jugendstil Pendant with Palme Koenig Glass Shade Vienna Around 1910
Located in Wien, AT
Jugendstil Pendant with palme koenig glass shade vienna around 1910
Polished and stove enamelled.
Category
1910s Austrian Jugendstil Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Bonnie Config 1 Contemporary Custom Extra Large LED Sculptural Chandelier
Located in Torslanda, SE
This piece was designed around the form of the artists newborn daughters eyes, and aptly named after her. Matthew Holleman is originally from New Zealand but now resides in Sweden wh...
Category
2010s Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass, Bronze
French Arte Deco Cut Glass Gilt Bronze Flush Mount, Ceiling Light, 1930s
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
A lovely cut glass and gilt bronze flush mount/ceiling France, 1930s. This beautiful piece is very good condition, aged patina to gilt bronze, no chips or cracks, rewired.
One brass...
Category
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Bronze
$1,306 Sale Price
20% Off
Paavo Tynell Chandelier in Brass & Glass Model no. 1088, Idman 1950s
By Paavo Tynell, Idman Oy
Located in Helsinki, FI
A beautiful Scandinavian Modern ceiling lamp in brass and glass designed by Paavo Tynell and manufactured by Idman in Finland in the 1950s. The lamp features a large glass shade comb...
Category
1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
$8,763 Sale Price
25% Off
TRN ceramic ceiling light, model F3
By Pani Jurek
Located in Grojec, PL
The lighting fixture is part of TRN collection. Three dimensional objects inspired by Tarasin painting have a simple calligraphic form so they can play and talk together as if they w...
Category
2010s Polish Organic Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
$2,060 / item
Louis SOGNOT Bamboo and Rattan Pendant Chandelier, 1950s
By Louis Sognot
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
Rare, we have another pendant very similar to this one, so a pair is possible. Bamboo pendant chandelier by Louis SOGNOT, France, 1950s. Bambo, rattan and fabric. Height : 19.7"(50cm...
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Fabric, Bamboo
Solis 48 Pendant Light in White by Pablo Designs
Located in San Francisco, CA
Solis is an innovatively simple and elegant suspension lamp that can be used as a pendant, hung from a wall, or as a freestanding portable luminaire to create a distinctive ambiance....
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Steel
Modernistic Ceiling Lamp Model. ER 163 in Brass & Acrylic, Itsu 1950s
By Itsu
Located in Helsinki, FI
An absolutely beautiful ceiling lamp in brass, manufacutred by Itsu in Finland in the 1950s- early 60s. This lamp has a beautiful design with direct uplight and downwards through the...
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1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
French Green Enamel Vintage Industrial Brass Pendant Lights
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Vintage American Industrial pendant made of green enamel with brass top.
white interior
Weight: 1.00 kg / 2.2 lb
Priced per individual item. All lamps have been made suitable by in...
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Mid-20th Century French Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass, Enamel
White Tole Foliage Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1940's Italian painted metal light fixture, with foliage design, 3 lights.
Measurements:
Height: 23"
Diameter: 18.5"
Category
1940s Italian Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Rare Antique Sylish Model Beige Color Alabaster and Brass Pendant / Chandelier
Located in Lisse, NL
Stunning design and warm color alabaster and brass light fixture.
This timeless and ideal size antique pendant from the early 1900s is an ...
Category
Early 20th Century Austrian Arts and Crafts Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Alabaster, Brass, Bronze
Adolf Loos Jugendstil Opaline Glass and Brass Pendant, Re Edition
By Woka Lamps, Adolf Loos
Located in Vienna, AT
Ceiling light with opaline glass shade, different sizes, comes as well as a downlight
Total drop custom made
All components according to the UL regulations, with an additional char...
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2010s Austrian Jugendstil Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Dazzling Murano Glass Chandelier with Vibrant Jewel-Toned Accents 1970s Italy
Located in Villaverla, IT
Dazzling Murano Glass Chandelier with Vibrant Jewel-Toned Accents 1970s Italy.
Indulge in the captivating allure of this magnificent Venetian Murano glass chandelier, a true stateme...
Category
1970s Italian Art Deco Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Murano Glass, Cut Glass, Blown Glass, Art Glass
Large Raul Reyes 'Rey 26' Perforated Polished Brass Dome Ceiling Lamp
Located in Glendale, CA
LargeRaul Reyes 'Rey 26' Perforated Polished Brass Dome Ceiling Lamp.
Hand-fabricated in Los Angeles, these highly refined ceiling lamps are remini...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
20 Inch Diameter Black/White Porcelain Shallow Domed Pendents
Located in Peekskill, NY
We have always loved the large flat porcelain over steel industrial shades.
For years we hunted the auctions and flea markets looking for examples. They were always hard to find and ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Porcelain
Mid-Century German Space Age Aluminum and Glass Pendant Lamp from Doria, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Rare mid-century louvre pendant light from Doria.
The lamp has a classic dome shape. The centre section is broken up into flat lamellae. with a diameter of 45 cm, it is one of the l...
Category
20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
French Giltwood Chandelier w/ Wood Tassels-Pair is Available
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This elegant chandelier is a timeless piece with Old World charm, newly rewired for modern functionality. Featuring six gracefully curved arms in a distressed, gold gilt finish, the ...
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20th Century French French Provincial Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Giltwood
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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