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Chandeliers and Pendants For Sale
Period: 21st Century and Contemporary
Period: 1920s
Large Murano Vintage Candy pendant soft yellow swirl glass, made in Italy
Located in København, DK
Large new Italian Murano Vintage Candy pendant ceiling lamp in a beautiful soft yellow shade. Mouth-blown glass in round shape with swirl pattern. E27 socket. Comes with adjustable s...
Category
2010s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Murano Glass
Original Petite Art Deco 1925/30 New York Chandelier/Ceiling Lamp
By Woka Lamps
Located in Vienna, AT
A typical New York ceiling lamp. Painted metal.
Published in "Virden" Katalog 38 Series: "Winthrop"
Measures: Height 50 cm (19.69 inch)
Ø 28 cm (11.02 inch)
Sockets: 3 x Edison sc...
Category
1920s American Art Deco Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Konsthantverk Ögla D55 Chrome 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
Luxury Chandelier 5 Arms Amber and Gold Murano Glass, by Multiforme
By Multiforme
Located in Trebaseleghe, IT
Luxury chandelier 5 arms amber and gold Murano glass with upper flowers and leaves Golden-Century 86 by Multiforme
The collection of artistic glass chandeliers Golden Century 086 is...
Category
2010s Italian Other Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Blown Glass
Original New York Art Deco Metal Chandelier, 1925
By Woka Lamps
Located in Vienna, AT
Typical New York Art Deco chandelier, painted metal,
length custom-made
Suitable for the US.
Category
1920s American Art Deco Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Chanteloup Lantern Light by David Duncan, Hanging Lantern
By David Duncan
Located in New York, NY
The Chanteloup Lantern by David Duncan Lighting. This artisan crafted, six-sided hanging lantern has been designed in an elegant style. The Chanteloup Lantern features a geometric ga...
Category
2010s American Chinoiserie Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Red Drops Ca' Rezzonico Chandelier
Located in Milan, IT
Build on three tiers, this Murano glass chandelier is the epitome of grace and refinement. Decorated from bottom to top with gold and red decorations, the imposing yet light structur...
Category
2010s Italian Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Murano Glass
Brass and Murano glass chandelier by Studio Glustin
Located in Saint-Ouen (PARIS), FR
Important chandelier in brass with old pieces of sculpted Murano glass from the 70s.
Creation by Studio Glustin.
Italy, 2023
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Yellow Crown 1100 by Ango, Hand-Woven Pendant Light in a Timeless Circular Form
By Ango
Located in Bangkok, TH
Yellow Crown 1100 is a handcrafted rattan pendant ring light part of a new generation of lighting by Ango that explores the magic of natural materials combined with LED lamp technolo...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Organic Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Rattan
Contemporary Chandelier / Pendant Lamp 'Vale 12-P', Anthracite by AND
By AND Light
Located in Paris, IDF
'Vale' Pendant Chandelier 12 - P
Design: Caine Heintzman, Editor: AND Light
Materials
– Aluminum body
– Cast acrylic
Dimensions
102 x Ø 103cm / 40” x Ø 40.5”
Electrical
– Voltage:...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum
Juncal Handwoven All Natural Palm Pendant Lampshade
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Modern and rustic, the handmade Juncal Palm Lampshade adds an organic, natural feel to any room. Made with warm beige natural fibers, this pendant casts a bright glow to your home and create a beautiful home decor aesthetic that will complement your costal, Palm Springs, or contemporary style home.
These beautiful lampshades are handwoven using un-dyed palm leaves. Skilled artisans make each shade by hand using ancestral weaving techniques. They are perfect for your living room, bedroom, or entryway, and would liven up your kitchen with a rustic charm with contemporary sensibilities.
These lampshades are hand crafted in a studio in Guadalajara, Mexico that is committed to creating luxury lighting...
Category
2010s Mexican Bohemian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Rattan, Palmwood
Customizable Huge Stilnovo Style 12 Arm Chandelier 24 Lights, USA
By Stilnovo
Located in St- Leonard, Quebec
Customizable Large Stilnovo inspired 12 arm chandelier with 24 lights.
Socket are E12 candelabra size rated at 60 watt for bottom section and 25 watt for top part. No wattage limit...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass
Chandelier 6+3 arms Clear Murano Glass with multicolour Details by Multiforme
By Multiforme
Located in Trebaseleghe, IT
Kia Ora is the combination of the traditional Venetian structure with gaudy colors. The glass chandeliers Kia Ora are peculiar lighting works, lively and exube...
Category
2010s Italian Other Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Blown Glass
Pinocchio Chandelier by Fabio Ltd
By Fabio Ltd.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian sputnik chandelier with 30 Murano glass globes and solid brass spikes mounted on brass frame / Designed by Fabio Bergomi for Fabio Ltd / Made in Italy
30 lights / E12 or E14 ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Nova Sputnik Chandelier by Fabio Ltd
By Fabio Ltd.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian sputnik chandelier with 24 Murano glass globes mounted on brass frame / designed by Fabio Bergomi for Fabio Ltd / Made in Italy
24 lights / E12 or E14 type / max 40W each
Mea...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Murano Glass
Rock Crystal Chandelier by ARTISS
Located in Geneve, CH
Rock Crystal Chandelier by ARTISS
Dimensions: D 70 x H 105 cm
Materials: Rock crystal, bronze
ARTISS is named after <>, whose two "S" stands for natural gem and natural mother shell...
Category
2010s Chinese Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Rock Crystal, Bronze
Visual Comfort Jacqueline Draped Chandelier by Aerin in White and Silver
By Aerin
Located in Morristown, NJ
21st c. Jacqueline chandelier by AERIN for Visual Comfort. This stunning chandelier offers a non-traditional lighting look that combines 1920's style with modern simplicity. It features cascading white acrylic beads that drape elegantly from a framework in burnished silver leaf and hung from four suspended chains leading to a central canopy. The white beads add dramatic flair to enhance any bedroom, living room or dining room, beach house, lake house or ski house...
Category
2010s American Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Silver Leaf, Metal
Custom Plaster Fixture in the Manner of Giacometti
Located in New York, NY
Plaster Fixture in the manner of Giacometti with Eleven-light.
This item takes (11) E12 candelabra bulbs at 40 watts each.
Please note this item is cu...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Plaster
Italian Chandelier, 12 arms Amber Murano Glass by Multiforme
By Multiforme
Located in Trebaseleghe, IT
Swing 275 chandelier 12 lights. Amber Murano glass by Multiforme.
The collection of Murano glass chandeliers Swing 275 is one of our collections that most differs from the Classic M...
Category
2010s Italian Other Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Brass Jugendstil Glass Tubes Pendant Chandelier, Re-Edition
By Woka Lamps
Located in Vienna, AT
Early 20th century brass Pende edition by Woka Lamps with handmade glass-tubes
Most components according to the UL regulations, with an additional charge we will UL-list and label ou...
Category
2010s Austrian Jugendstil Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Doppio Vetro Sospensione by Ignazio Gardella for Tato
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is Ignazio Gardella's most recognizable industrial design product. Starting from two very technical-looking molded glass hemispheres, the architect managed to create an object o...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Berlin Iron, Brass
Cassina Bollicosa Nautilus Outdoor Lamp For Cassina
By Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Cassina Bollicosa Nautilus Outdoor Lamp For Cassina
The Bollicosa Nautilus outdoor lamp is similar to the Bollicosa indoor glass sphere, with the typical surface bubbles found in blown glass; the natural irregularities in the glass lend a rough feel, enhancing its 3-D sensation with what to the naked eye appears as a fossilized stone effect.
The lamp is suspended in a neutral color cord net with knots in contrasting color, reminiscent of the hand-woven cord in the Cassina outdoor...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Glass
A pair of classic two tier rock crystal wall lights
Located in London, GB
A beautiful pair of modern wall lights in 2 tiers. The upper tier hang from a gilt brass hemisphere from which rock crystal lozenges descend that allow the soft light from the bulbs...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Rock Crystal, Brass
Signal Linear Pendant, by Souda, Extra Long, White & Nickel, Made to Order
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Perfect above a dining table or a conference table, the Signal Linear Pendant is a decidedly modern linear suspension light. A polished metal arm effortlessly supports spun metal sha...
Category
2010s American Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Steel, Aluminum
'Verona' 400 White Pendant Lamp by S. Middelboe for Lyfa 'New Edition'
By Lyfa
Located in Paris, IDF
Pendant lamp Verona signed by Sven Middelboe for LYFA.
Official new edition
Textile wire (white) 300cm
Bulb: G9/E14/27 max 40/60W (110V-230V)
Matt printed aluminum
Sizes available:
D 175 mm – H 125 mm
D 250 mm – H 174 mm
D 320 mm – H 221...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum
Contemporary Ceramic Coffee SUFI Lamp Corteccia Texture
Located in Porcia, IT
This sophisticated lamp is a testament to the innovative design and superb craftsmanship of Paola Paronetto's paper clay artwork. Entirely crafted by hand, this piece is brought to ...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Ceramic
Elongated Bar Form Satin Brass Contemporary Pendant Light by Morghen Studio
Located in Geneve, CH
Sculptural brass light pendant howl by Morghen Studio
Materials: brass, LED light, silicone
Dimensions: 1000 x 13 x 13 mm
Cord/cable length: 5 meters steel cable - 5 meters powe...
Category
2010s Italian Post-Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Blue Murano Glass Pendant
Located in Austin, TX
Blue glass pendant from the Island of Murano blown in the Pulegoso technique. (Puleghe means bubbles). This pendant has been newly wired to fit US standards and is in very nice antiq...
Category
1920s Italian Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Murano Glass
French Art Deco Alabaster Chandelier
Located in Vienna, AT
The thickness of the alabaster is about 1 cm (0.25in). The lamp gives a warm, ambient light and unusual effects, made in France in the 1920s.
Shade is still in good condition.
Mino...
Category
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Alabaster
Art Deco Chandelier in Glass and Chrome, 1920
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Style: Art Deco
Year: 1920
Material: glass and chrome
For your safety and that of your property, all our lighting have new electric cables. We always think of our customers.
We have ...
Category
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Chrome
Gino Sarfatti Lamp Model 2109/16/14 Champagne Structure by Astep
By Gino Sarfatti, Astep
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Model 2109
Design by Gino Sarfatti
The Le Sfere Chandelier is composed of a circular array of blown opaline glass spheres. Each sphere is held in place by a large Black or Champagn...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Steel
1920's Hand Painted Chinwazerie Two Tier Pagoda Chandelier
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Gorgeous Hand Painted Metal Pagoda Chandelier with original silk ball and tassels. One of a Kind. All new wires and sockets.
Category
1920s French Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Murano Glass Art Deco Style Chandelier
Located in Austin, TX
Art Deco style ballroom chandelier of Murano glass with many oval and curved "graniglia" glass components in a tiered and feathered shape. The "fumé" and gold colors are combined in ...
Category
2010s Italian Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Murano Glass
Pair of Contemporary Italian Bardiglio Marble Wall Lights or Sconces
Located in Rome, IT
Striking contemporary geometric shape Italian Bardiglio marble sconces or wall lights.
Exclusive production by Veneziani Arte , handmade with great skill of Italian craftsmanship.
...
Category
2010s European Space Age Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Marble
Palmprint Lampshade with Fringing - Medium (16")
By Anna Hayman
Located in Ringmer, GB
Palmprint is a scallop design in hot green and orange, created b Anna from a linocut. The scallop design has shades of deco, the sixties and arts and crafts, while carrying a punch w...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Satin, Velvet
21.11 Porcelain Chandelier Lamp by Bocci
Located in Geneve, CH
21.11 Porcelain Chandelier lamp by Bocci
Dimensions:
Square Canopy: D 50.8 x W 50.8 x H 300 cm
Rectangular Canopy: D 28.4 x W 85 x H 300cm
Materials: Porcelain, borosilicate g...
Category
2010s Canadian Post-Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Steel, Nickel
'Piece' Pendant Lamp, White or Black Terrazzo
By Bentu Design
Located in Paris, IDF
Terrazzo pendant lamp designed by Cantonese studio Bentu Design
Black wire 2m adjustable. Bulb E27 LED 3W 100-240V 80Ra 200LM 2700K
53.2 cm x 17.7 cm x 16.3 cm
These pendant lamps...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Concrete
Modern Italian Wavy Beige Textured Murano Glass Satin Brass Pendant/Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
A post-modern playful suspension couture light fixture, a creation entirely handcrafted in Italy with floral stylized shape, the satin brass structure decorated all around with 16 ju...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Organic Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Nickel
Sapphire Dome Pendant 36 inch
Located in Arcata, CA
The 36" Sapphire Dome is elegant and striking in any environment.
The Sapphire Dome pendant is available in 5 sizes!
20"/ 24"/ 30"/ 36" /44"
Choose from lily white, ivory or blus...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Bronze
Modernist Brass & Enamel Sputnik Chandelier, Clear & Gold Handblown Murano Glass
Located in New York, NY
This impressive and large scale modernist sputnik was realized in Murano, Italy- the island off the coast of Venice renowned for centuries for its superlative glass production. It fe...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass, Enamel
Bonnie Contemporary LED Small Pendant, Solid Brass or Chromed, 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 st...
Category
2010s Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
RD15 8 Arms Black Gunmetal Chandelier by Schwung
Located in Geneve, CH
RD15 8 Arms Black Gunmetal Chandelier by Schwung
Dimensions: Diameter 200.3 x H 180 cm
Materials: Solid brass, hand-blown glass globes
Finish: Black Gunmetal.
Also available in fin...
Category
2010s Polish Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
In the style of Gruppo Luce for La Murrina Emerald Color Chandelier, 2010
By La Murrina
Located in Rome, IT
Extraordinary emerald and white color for this Murano chandelier, an emerald color with a unique transparency. Its emerald color is really guessed for a different and original chande...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Art Glass, Murano Glass
Chain Chrome 2 Links Pendant Lamp
By Stillux
Located in Milan, IT
Contemporary design and exquisite craftsmanship distinguish this stunning pendant lamp, who’s fascinating silhouette will take center stage in cutting-edge decor. Each link is made o...
Category
2010s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Groove Series Low Pod Pendant, Modern Handmade Glass Lighting
Located in New York, NY
These hanging lights feature an embedded groove that offers a precise, machine-made quality to offset these otherwise wholly handmade creations. Whether showcased individually, as an aligned set or an organic cluster, these designs create a lustrous array of luminance appropriate for any locale. In addition to the variety of colors (transparent blue, amber, grey and green), one can also opt for the bubbled finish as opposed to the traditional clear glass finish for an additional $100.00. Each light comes furnished with a UL-wired Edison based socket and includes a ceiling canopy hardware kit to install into standard 110v ceiling junction box. Multiple pendant arrangements available and require custom net pricing...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Blown Glass
Poul Henningsen PH5 Mini Pendant in Hues of Red for Louis Poulsen
Located in Tilburg, NL
Poul Henningsen PH5 Mini Pendant for Louis Poulsen. Designed 1958, Mini in 2017. New, current production.
Poul Henningsen developed the PH 5 in 1958 in response to constant change...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Beran Dark Bronze Large Pendant Lamp by Bert Frank
Located in Geneve, CH
Beran Dark Bronze Large Pendant Lamp by Bert Frank
Dimensions: Ø 36 x H 6 cm.
Materials: Bronze and alabaster.
Available in two different sizes. Available in different finishes and...
Category
2010s British Post-Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Alabaster, Bronze
Impressive and Monumental Murano Glass Spiked Starburst Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
Impressive and monumental spiked Sputnik chandelier that features a black enamel center that boosts 24 candelabra based bulbs. This chandelier has numerous brass rods that emanate fr...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass, Enamel
Charming Italian Pink Chandelier by Valentina Planta, Murano
Located in Budapest, HU
Stunning Murano chandeliers. The sophisticated pink color elegantly reflects the light. The height without chain is 112 cm. It can be made to the dimensions requested by the customer.
Category
2010s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Gold Plate
Contemporary Valentina Giovando Chandelier Crystals Fabrics Sequins Aqua Green
Located in Milano, IT
IRON FLOWERS
Iron Flowers chandelier is a triumph of refined romanticism.
Its beautiful decorations, made of green leaves, sparkling spirals a...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Iron
Pair of Fedele Papagni Five Arm Articulating Pendants
Located in Hanover, MA
Spectacular pair of Italian chandeliers designed and executed by Maestro Fedele Papagni.
From a suspended central orb extend five multi-position adjustable arms with articulating sh...
Category
Early 2000s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum, Brass
Modern Fabric Sculptural Collectible Table Lamp from Studio Mirei, Anemone 35
By Costantini
Located in New York, NY
The Anemone Table Lamp is named for the soft, brightly colored sea creatures that look like a flower and often live on rocks under water. A little mermaid’s best friend, the Anemone Lamp is inspired by sea corals to brighten up your life.
This piece the newest variation of the award-winning design debuted at Salone Satellite in Milan and is currently in stock and available in either natural color or hand-painted.
Dimensions: 14" Dia x 18" H as shown. Stem height is customizable.
Custom sizing is available.
Costantini is thrilled to announce US representation of Italian-based STUDIO MIREI...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Natural Fiber
Green Murano Glass Petal Chandelier with Gold-Toned Support, Italy
Located in Madrid, ES
Suspension lamp composed of over 100 individually handcrafted petal-shaped elements in green Murano glass. The petals are arranged in overlapping layers around a central structure in...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Flow Suspension by Utu Lamps
Located in Lisbon, PT
Utu Lamps is part of the Mambo Unlimited Ideas design group from Portugal.
Utu’s contemporary aesthetic results in original top-quality luminaries with international inspiration whil...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Travertine, Marble, Metal
Moooi Flock of Light 31 Suspension Lamp in Bronze Wires with Brass Cups
By Moooi
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Flock of Light, by Studio Toer, transforms from a light and airy artistic design piece at daytime to a swarm of bright warm lights at night. A swarm cap...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Loon 1 - Brass and opaline glass pendant by Candas Design
Located in REDA, 22
LOON - beautiful opaline matte glass and solid brass finish.
Rod length(s) to order.
Number of segments (joints) - to order.
You can order without the joints; with the custom lenght ...
Category
2010s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Modern Davide Medri for Dilmos Modular Links Hand-Cut Glass Mosaics Lighting
Located in Milan, IT
Suspended or wall-mounted light module in the form of a chain, designed for Dilmos Milano. Made in the shape of a chain segment in a handcut reflective mosaic finish. Available in si...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Cut Glass
Ilmari Tapiovaara Large 'Maija' Pendant Lamp in Brass and White for Santa & Cole
Located in Glendale, CA
Ilmari Tapiovaara large 'Maija' pendant lamp in brass and white for Santa & Cole
Founded in 1985 in Barcelona, Santa & Cole produces iconic pieces by such luminaries as llmari Tapiovaara, Miguel Milá and other European icons with a commitment to faithfully re-edition their legendary designs with uncompromising attention to detail, materials and craftsmanship.
The 'Maija' pendant lamp, designed in 1955 by Ilmari Tapiovaara, was inspired from typical Baltic cities, where public lighting was scarce and instead streets were illuminated by light streaming through the window shades...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass
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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