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Chandeliers and Pendants For Sale
Item type: New and Made To Order
Color: White
CALYX Chandelier in Black & Cream Enamel and Brass by Blueprint Lighting 2021
Located in New York, NY
The CALYX ceiling fixture designed by Blueprint Lighting; a playful piece of functional sculpture inspired by the "Calyx" fabric designed by Lucienne Day, 1951. This fixtures works e...
Category
2010s American Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass, Nickel, Enamel, Bronze
Large Counterbalance Ceiling Fixture, White Enamel + Brass by Blueprint Lighting
Located in New York, NY
Handcrafted and made to order, the Counterbalance commands attention with its fluid architectural silhouette, built from a thoughtfully curated palette of on-trend colors and metal f...
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass, Aluminum, Nickel, Chrome, Enamel, Bronze
Butterfly 40 contemporary pendant Lamp, art Silvered Glass, white color, Brass
Located in Pietrasanta, IT
Since the beginning thanks to the Italian hand-made used in our workplace, each unique item is a testament to our commitment to craftsmanship, with attention to detail and the finest...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Butterfly 40 contemporary pendant Lamp, art glas Silvered, rose color, Brass
Located in Pietrasanta, IT
Since the beginning thanks to the Italian hand-made used in our workplace, each unique item is a testament to our commitment to craftsmanship, with attention to detail and the finest...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Orbitale Brass Chandelier 3 Rotating Balanced Arms, Ivory Black Twin Shades
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
Orbitale 3 arms frame using the twin shade. Thanks to a customer who had the articulated sconces and wanted this version with black and ivory shades. It's a beautiful combination of ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Aluminum, Brass
Poul Henningsen PH Septima Pendant for Louis Poulsen
Located in Glendale, CA
Poul Henningsen PH Septima pendant for Louis Poulsen. Designed in 1928, the PH Septima is regarded as one of Poul Henningsen’s most refined pendants. Based ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Glass
Nuvola BOLD One Light Pendant, Stardust White Blown Glass, Leather, Brass
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Nuvola Contemporary Pendant light floats in space like a jewel hanging from the ceiling, hooked at the end of a leather cord that has been h...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Minimalist Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Gino Sarfatti Model No. 2065 Ceiling Light for Astep
Located in Glendale, CA
Gino Sarfatti model no. 2065 ceiling lamp for Astep.
Designed in 1950, this is an authorized re-edition by Alessandro Sarfatti, grandson of Gino S...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum
SERENE Mid-Century Modern White Wood 27" chandelier pendant
Located in Beaverton, OR
The Serene pendant light is a contemporary, Mid-Century Modern light fixture with a Scandinavian design and organic modern composition. This minimalist luxury wood veneer pendant des...
Category
2010s American Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Laminate, Bentwood, Lacquer, Organic Material, Acrylic, Wood, Hardwood
Dòry Contemporary Handmade Chandelier Brass, Blown Glass, LED Light, Dimmable
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
An exquisite exercise in balance, this chandelier exudes a Minimalist flair marked by clean and essential lines. Its dimmable structure features two brass bars hanging from a brass c...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Minimalist Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Louis Poulsen, Pendant 5-Light by Vilhelm Lauritzen
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Louis Poulsen, pendant 5-light by Vilhelm Lauritzen
Measures: Width x height x length (mm)
690 x 233 x 690, 8.4 kg
5 shades. Material: Shades: Mouth-blown, 3-layered, polished opa...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Opaline Teardrop Pendant, Made in Italy
Located in Culver City, CA
Opaline Teardrop Pendant
Made in Italy
Large opaline glass shade with brass hardware.
14”dia x 27.5"h ( fixture height, overall drop adjustabl...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Flos Smithfield S LED 3000K Pendant by Jasper Morrison
By Jasper Morrison, Flos
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Part of the Smithfield family, the Smithfield S manages to be both grand and unassuming. Providing direct light through its aluminum body, it is well suited for a variety of environm...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum
Firmamento Milano Medium Cono Pendant by Carlo Guglielmi
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Please note that VAT is not included in the price.
The Cono suspension pendant is perhaps the biggest cone of light, with an embedded 35W LED. The light concentration varies solely ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Steel
'Qie' White Terrazzo Pendant Lamp by Bentu Design
By Bentu Design
Located in Paris, FR
Terrazzo pendant lamps designed by Cantonese studio Bentu Design
Black wire 2m adjustable. Bulb E27 LED 3W
Measures: 17.5 cm x 9.6 cm
These pendant lamps are available in different...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Concrete
Chandelier, Black Ivory Pivoting Shades, Twin Bulb, Patina Brass, Stilnovo Style
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
Lovely small chandelier for entries or corridors. Midcentury cluster three-arm chandelier with a Classic two-tone head.
Made by a lab specialized in midcentury restoration. Owner i...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass, Metal
LED Swirl Six Ring Chandelier Pendant Light in Gold Contemporary
Located in Westport, CT
Individual rings with integrated LED stripes grouped together.
The height and tilt of each ring can be adjusted individually.
3000K
110 Lumen / watt
Finishes:
Rose gold, poli...
Category
2010s Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Stainless Steel
21th C Contemporary Marine Breynaert Nova Pendant Lamp Brushed Brass Glass
Located in Paris, FR
The Nova ceiling lamp fit with elegance in a contemporary interior, refined in its lines.
This small diameter lamp diffuse an intimate light. It can dress a bedroom, a living room o...
Category
2010s French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum, Brass
Brazilian Contemporary Sculptural Steel Pendant Light - Max
Located in Sao Paulo, Sao Paulo
This pendant is named Sacurá Max. It is a Sculptural light pendant in steel. It can be paited in black, white ou brown (corten). It has 6 domes. The mall cotton domes in various colo...
Category
2010s Brazilian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Steel
One-of-a-Kind Hanging Lantern-style Lamp of Silk Organza, Rope and Raw Stone
Located in New York, NY
One-of-a-kind, lantern-like hanging lamp composed of silk organza stretched over a hexagonal steel wire frame, affixed to the ceiling with a rope and anchored to the ground by a ston...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Stone, Wire
Berries Wall Light, Blown glass by Marie & Alexandre - Size M
Located in PARIS, FR
Berries blown glass wall light designed by French designer Duo Marie & Alexandre.
The Berries collection is handblown in Paris by a master glassblower, patiently handblown without t...
Category
2010s French Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Space Age Kundalini Berchicci E.T.A. Sat White Fiberglass Suspension
Located in Trezzano sul Naviglio, Milano Lombardia
E.T.A. sat white finish
The material is transformed and turned into a light. Physical presence and abstract concept for a light with an original aesthetic look. Fluid, irregular s...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Space Age Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Fiberglass
Contemporary Pendant Lamp 'Alley' by AGO 'Large - Burgundy'
By AGO Lighting
Located in Paris, FR
Alley pendant lamp by AGO Lighting
UL Listed
Painted aluminum, white opal glass
LED G9 110-240V (not included)
Available colors:
Charcoal, white, grey, burgundy, green
Dimensions:...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Organic Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum
Bespoke Italian Alabaster White Murano Glass Brass Round Chandelier / Flushmount
Located in New York, NY
A contemporary innovative custom modern chandelier, entirely handcrafted in Italy, with handmade brass double frame and a Hollywood Regency fl...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Organic Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Contemporary Sculptural Hand-Built Multi-Shell Matte White Ceramic Pendant Lamp
Located in Brooklyn, NY
White bowerbird family is a contemporary sculptural multi-shell hand-built ceramic pendant lamp finished in a matte white glaze with a warm glow reflecting off of a round joyful form. Each shell is individually hand formed and unique, creating a pleasant rhythm when installed in multiples. The hand-built ceramic canopy, finials and socket cover add an enjoyable character.
Component dimensions and weight:
Shell: 4-6 diameter x 12-14 h in. / 10-13 diameter x 30-36 height cm
2 lbs / 1 kg each
Custom drop length, please specify
5 in. / 12.5 cm diameter ceramic canopy
Materials:
Shells, canopies, socket covers and finials in hand-built ceramic in a warm-white matte glaze, off-white nylon-covered SVT lamp wire, brushed brass hardware, and electrical components
Light source
1 x E-12 candelabra base per shell
25W incandescent lamp included
Compatible with LED replacement lamps
Additional info:
Each lamp is individually hand-built without using a mould to create an enjoyable uniqueness and spatial balance within each form. Variations in dimensions, forms, and finishes are expected.
The story:
White Bowerbird collection is from Courtship Behavior...
Category
2010s American Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Ceramic
Vistosi Novecento SP G Suspension Light by Romani Saccani Architetti Associati
Located in Mogliano Veneto, Treviso
The idea behind the collection Novecento is to reduce the traditional Murano chandelier to its most recognizable element, its profile. This shape is then reconstructed in a 360º glas...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Murano Glass
Vistosi Puppet Multi Suspension Light Murano Blown Glass
Located in Mogliano Veneto, Treviso
Collection of lamps with blown glass diffuser with an original irregularly lined ‘dégradé’ finish. The arms of the chandelier are hung individually to customer demand.
Specificati...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Blown Glass
Vistosi Oval Giogali SP OV1 Chandelier with Chrome Base by Angelo Mangiarotti
Located in Mogliano Veneto, Treviso
A decorative lighting system based on a single element, the handmade glass hook. It is available in different colors, as standard table, ceiling, pendant, wall fixture and floor. It ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Glass
Firmamento Milano Large Cono Pendant by Carlo Guglielmi
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Please note that VAT is not included in the price.
The Cono Suspension Pendant is perhaps the biggest cone of light, with an embedded 35W LED. The light concentration varies solely ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Steel
Silk over Metal "Stand By" Pendant Lamp 33 in / 84 cm
Located in linden, NJ
The Stand By Pendant Light is an eye-catching statement piece that will add a touch of elegance and artistry to any space. The powerful sculptural kinetic lamp elevates any interior ...
Category
2010s Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
PH 5/5 Pendant
Located in New York, NY
The fixture emits a comfortable, diffused, glare-free light that is characteristic of Poul Henningsen's reflective three-shade-system. The fixture is available with white opal glass ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Opal, Aluminum
Large Italian Chandelier Stilnovo Style Design Midcentury Brass White
By Stilnovo
Located in Lyon, FR
Large Italian chandelier with twelve arm. The lampshades are adjustable and can light in different directions. Two bulbs per lampshade. Excellent condition with patina on the brass, ...
Category
Early 2000s Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum, Brass
Silk over Metal "Stand By" Pendant Lamp 30 in / 76 cm
Located in linden, NJ
The Stand By Pendant Light is an eye-catching statement piece that will add a touch of elegance and artistry to any space. The powerful sculptural kinetic lamp elevates any interior ...
Category
2010s Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Perle 3 Pendant in Aged Brass with Handblown Glass Ball by Larose Guyon
By Larose Guyon
Located in Vercheres, Quebec
Perle 3 is a luxurious high-end lighting fixture that has been coated with warmth and elegance. Inspired by the romantic world of jewelry, the Perle collection...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Perle 1 Pendant in Aged Brass with Handblown Glass Ball by Larose Guyon
By Larose Guyon
Located in Vercheres, Quebec
Perle 1 is a luxurious high-end lighting fixture that has been coated with warmth and elegance. Inspired by the romantic world of jewelry, the Perle collection...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
PH 3/3 Pendant
Located in New York, NY
The fixture emits a comfortable, diffused, glare-free light that is characteristic of Poul Henningsen's reflective three-shade-system. The fixture is available with white opal glass ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum
SERENE Scandinavian Modern White Wood 32" Chandelier Pendant
Located in Beaverton, OR
The Serene pendant light is a contemporary, Mid-Century Modern light fixture with a Scandinavian design and organic modern composition. This minimalist luxury wood veneer pendant design is the perfect way to add a touch of nature and elegance to your home or office.
The Serene pendant light is made from white eco wood veneer, a premium reconstituted white wood veneer created from natural wood fiber. This is a sustainable material with a varied wood grain and a natural wood look and feel. We enhance the natural beauty of the wood by sanding and oiling the veneer to bring out the warm tones and rich grain. Each Serene pendant light is a unique wood art piece, with its own unique variations in the wood grain.
Inspired by Danish modern design, the Serene pendant light's minimalist silhouette and warm wood tones create a warm and inviting atmosphere. The unique shape of the light is both eye-catching and functional, providing ample illumination while also adding a touch of sophistication to any space.
The Serene pendant light is the perfect choice for any home or office looking for a stylish, sustainable lighting solution. With its minimalist design, warm wood tones, unique shape, and high-quality materials, this pendant light is sure to be a conversation starter for years to come.
Includes:
• 10’ cord and canopy with ceiling mount kit with 4 dimmable LED fixture...
Category
2010s American Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Other
Silk over Metal "Stand By" Pendant Lamp 72 in / 186 cm
Located in linden, NJ
The Stand By Pendant Light is an eye-catching statement piece that will add a touch of elegance and artistry to any space. The powerful sculptural kinetic lamp elevates any interior ...
Category
2010s Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Silk over Metal "Stand By" Pendant Lamp 27 in / 68 cm
Located in linden, NJ
The Stand By Pendant Light is an eye-catching statement piece that will add a touch of elegance and artistry to any space. The powerful sculptural kinetic lamp elevates any interior ...
Category
2010s Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Silk over Metal "Stand By" Pendant Lamp 35 in / 90 cm
Located in linden, NJ
The Stand By Pendant Light is an eye-catching statement piece that will add a touch of elegance and artistry to any space. The powerful sculptural kinetic lamp elevates any interior ...
Category
2010s Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Silk over Metal "Stand By" Pendant Lamp 48 in / 122 cm
Located in linden, NJ
The Stand By Pendant Light is an eye-catching statement piece that will add a touch of elegance and artistry to any space. The powerful sculptural kinetic lamp elevates any interior ...
Category
2010s Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Silk over Metal "Stand By" Pendant Lamp 61 in / 156 cm
Located in linden, NJ
The Stand By Pendant Light is an eye-catching statement piece that will add a touch of elegance and artistry to any space. The powerful sculptural kinetic lamp elevates any interior ...
Category
2010s Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
XL Luna Josef Hoffmann 95-120cm fabric chandelier
Located in Vienna, AT
Bigger version of the Josef Hoffmann fixture for the Steckelborg apartement, Villa Knips and for the Berta Zuckerkandl mansion.Custom size from 95-120cm in steps of 5cm.
Literature:...
Category
2010s Austrian Jugendstil Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Mafa Porcelain Ceiling Lamp with Silk Wire and Brass, Translucid White Pearly
By Manolo Eirin
Located in Carballo, ES
Ceiling lamp made of porcelain, the lamp is made of very fine porcelain to be translucent. When the lamp is turned off it has a bright white color and when we turn it on we see pearly white, which is hypnotic. The cable of the lamp is a silver silk textile cable, and the lamp holder is in aged effect brass.
The height of the cable is 2 m, and on the ceiling there is a piece of porcelain, just like the screen.
It is handmade by an artisan from A Coruña, Spain with a certificate of authenticity and signed. It is perfect for placing several units on a long table, in a living room, in a kitchen, in a house entrance... it has multiple possibilities. And we find a functional and super aesthetic lamp...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
White Plaster Sculptural Pendant Chandelier, 21st Century by Mattia Biagi
By Mattia Biagi
Located in Culver City, CA
Pilaster, Sculptural chandelier
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Gesso
Sircle Pendant PH4
Located in Renton, WA
Sircle pendant PH4, a symbolization merged Square and circle, inspired by the East aesthetic philosophy, the circular light ball just like a soft tender mind lean...
Category
2010s Taiwanese Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Steel
Geometria Sospesa Ceiling Light by Gaspare Asaro-Polished Brass Finish
Located in New York, NY
Translated in English to “suspended geometry”, the Geometria Sospesa ceiling light plays with the notion of lines and shapes. The concept is brought to life by its distinctive windin...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Koch #1 Pendant Light White, Limited Edition 1/330 Swiss Design
Located in HAELEN, LI
This object is a limited edition (1/330) Swiss Design Pendant lamp from the first Koch series - inspired by ice crystal geometry - with certificate and International Lifetime Warranty.
This high-quality lighting object is a real eye-catcher, even when switched off. The particularly elegant design is a wonderful addition to any interior and creates a stunning effect. The design of this lamp creates a beautiful effect that brings the atmosphere of any space to life. The interplay between light and shadow transforms the object when switched on.
The solid lighting object is made of an environmentally friendly and ecologically harmless biopolymer. A strong but durable and responsible material with a superior finish. The material is medium-hard and at the same time slightly flexible. This lamp has a very high optical quality and will never go out of fashion. A responsible addition to any interior, designed for any space.
The brand new object comes with a white ceiling fixture...
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21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Organic Material
'Tekio Horizontal P2' Pendant Lamp in Japanese Washi Paper for Santa & Cole
By Santa & Cole
Located in Glendale, CA
'Tekio Horizontal P2' pendant lamp in Japanese Washi paper for Santa & Cole
Founded in 1985 in Barcelona, Santa & Cole produces iconic pieces by such...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Antares Ceiling Light by Gaspare Asaro-Bronzo Nuvolato Finish
Located in New York, NY
The Antares ceiling light harmoniously balances the linear details of its intersecting arms with the organic form of its handblown glass shades. The first image shows the fixture in...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Antares Ceiling Light by Gaspare Asaro-Polished Brass Finish
Located in New York, NY
The Antares ceiling light harmoniously balances the linear details of its intersecting arms with the organic form of its handblown glass shades. The first image shows the fixture in ...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Bespoke Italian Brass and Cream White Alabaster Murano Glass Oval Pendant Light
Located in New York, NY
A contemporary custom egg shape pendant chandelier of a modern geometric series, entirely handcrafted in Italy, the organic oval globe in an innovative blown Murano glass to resemble alabaster with the benefit to be lighter and to remain over time of the same translucent variegated cream white color is decorated with an elegant finial consisting of a succession of elements in brass and diamond cut crystal clear Murano glass accents. Overall height can be adjusted, shortened or lengthened. Fitted with 2 candelabra sockets, bulbs not provided.
Dimensions of globe: 11.5 in. diameter x 10.25 in. height
Height of finial: 8.5 in.
Ideal over a kitchen island or as spotlights over nightstands.
Can be accompanied as on picture for a multi pendant chandelier...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Organic Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Harlow Large Pendant in Satin Brass & Alabaster White Glass
Located in New York, NY
The Harlow Large Pendant offers an elegant starburst of light that reflects and refracts through its mold-blown glass shade. A sparkling prism, the Harlow Large Pendant is directly i...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Blown Glass
Harlow Large Pendant in Satin Copper & Alabaster White Glass
Located in New York, NY
The Harlow Large Pendant offers an elegant starburst of light that reflects and refracts through its mold-blown glass shade. A sparkling prism, the Harlow Large Pendant is directly i...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Blown Glass
Harlow Small Pendant in Satin Brass & Alabaster White Glass
Located in New York, NY
The Harlow Small Pendant offers an elegant starburst of light that reflects and refracts through its mold-blown glass shade. A sparkling prism, the Harlow Small Pendant is directly i...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Blown Glass
Harlow Spoke Chandelier Large in Satin Brass and Alabaster White Glass
Located in New York, NY
The Harlow Spoke Chandelier Large offers an elegant starburst of light that reflects and refracts through its mold-blown glass shade. A sparkling prism, the Harlow Spoke Chandelier L...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Blown Glass
Harlow Large Chandelier in Satin Brass & Alabaster White Glass
Located in New York, NY
The Harlow Large Chandelier offers an elegant starburst of light that reflects and refracts through its mold-blown glass shade. A sparkling pri...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Blown Glass
Harlow Dried Flowers Chandelier in Satin Brass and Alabaster White Glass
Located in New York, NY
The Harlow Dried Flowers Chandelier offers an elegant starburst of light that reflects and refracts through its mold-blown glass shade. A sparkling prism, the Harlow Dried Flowers Ch...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Blown Glass
Antique, Vintage and Contemporary Chandeliers and Pendant Lights
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 and vintage 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 (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), 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.
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 whimsical — like the work of Beau & Bien’s Sylvie Maréchal, frequently inspired by her dreams — 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.
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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.
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