Postmodern Black Tube Metal Atomic Chandelier, circa 1980
Located in Vienna, AT
Postmodern black metal atomic chandelier, circa 1980 Cool architectural contemporary chandelier from the 1980s, Italy.
Aluminum, Steel
Fantastic Murano smoked Glass Tube Chandelier
By Mazzega
Located in Gaiarine Frazione Francenigo (TV), IT
Italian vintage chandelier in Murano glass and nickel-plated metal structure. The armor polished nickel supports 30 largesmoked glass tubes. Period: late XX century Dimensions: 47,25...
Blown Glass
Exceptional Multiple Tubes with Glass Balls Brass Chandelier, 1960s, Italy
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Exceptional Multiple Tubes with Glass Balls Brass Chandelier, 1960s, Italy Lampshade is in good condition This lamp works with 8 x E14 light bulb. Wired and suitable to use ...
Brass
NEMO Tubes 3 Pendant Light – Black/Black – LED 2700K – Aluminum
By Charles Kalpakian
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Family of pendant, wall and ceiling lamps, made with tubular elements for a strong and essential design expressed through pure forms. The wall versions are in extruded aluminum are r...
Aluminum
Late Century Industrial Flameproof Tube Light with Cage - Black & Brass finish
By Industrial Design
Located in Leicester, Leicestershire
A black caged industrial strip light. A reclaimed aluminium ceiling light refinished with matte black paint. We have rewired these fixtures with new electrical components and fitted ...
Aluminum, Brass
Anders Pehrson Style Black Enameled Fluorescent Tube Ceiling Lamp By Massive
By Massive Lighting
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Linear black enameled tubular fluorescent light by Massive in the style of Anders Pehrson. This light is flushmount to the ceiling and one side is hardwired. Both have retractable ph...
Metal
Mid-Century Black Banded Metal Pendant Lights with Decorative Glass Tube Design
By Schmahl & Schulz
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pendant lights by German manufacturer Schmahl & Schulz feature a drum-form shade in matte black metal with a ring of vertical clear glass tubes set into the perimeter band. The g...
Metal
Lodes A-TUBE Medium Suspension Lamp in Matte Black by Studio Italia Design
By Lodes, Studio Italia Design
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A simple form that delivers the light to wherever it’s needed, enhancing the space. Tubular and slim, A-Tube is a versatile lamp, available in different sizes and finishes, that can ...
Aluminum
Lodes A-TUBE Large Suspension Lamp in Matte Black by Studio Italia Design
By Lodes, Studio Italia Design
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A simple form that delivers the light to wherever it’s needed, enhancing the space. Tubular and slim, A-Tube is a versatile lamp, available in different sizes and finishes, that can ...
Aluminum
Lodes A-TUBE Small Suspension Lamp in Matte Black by Studio Italia Design
By Lodes, Studio Italia Design
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A simple form that delivers the light to wherever it’s needed, enhancing the space. Tubular and slim, A-Tube is a versatile lamp, available in different sizes and finishes, that can ...
Aluminum
$8,650 / item
HURTON LED tube 2700k vintage brass
By Tekna
Located in New York, NY
Pendant light in brass with cover in geometric pattern, with two suspension arms (diameter 10mm.
Brass
$7,900 / item
HURTON LED tube 2700k sateen brass
By Tekna
Located in New York, NY
Pendant light in brass with cover in geometric pattern, with two suspension arms (diameter 10mm.
Brass
$427 / item
Unique 4 Tube Pendant Light by Hatsu
Located in Geneve, CH
Unique 4 tube pendant light by Hatsu. Dimensions: W 13 x H 10.4 cm. Materials: metal. Hatsu is a design studio based in Mumbai that creates modern lighting that are unique and i...
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Brass Tube Pendant Lamp, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Former church lamp from the 60s. A functional design of simple elegance. The lamp body is formed by a tube made of brass. The material has a wonderfully dark patina. Inside is the s...
Metal
Large Art Deco Style Double Fluorescent Tube Pendant
Located in Mortsel, BE
Ceiling pendant dates from the mid-20th century and showcases the "Streamline Moderne" evolution of the Art Deco style. Designed during the era when fluorescent lighting was cutting-...
Metal
$3,182 / item
Temper M Tube Pendant Lamp by Max Lipsey
Located in Geneve, CH
Temper M Tube Pendant Lamp by Max Lipsey Dimensions: D 120 x W 23 x H 22 cm. Materials: Steel. All our lamps can be wired according to each country. If sold to the USA it will be wi...
Steel
Grey Enamel Industrial Hanging Tube Light from Elektrosvit, 1960s
By Elektrosvit
Located in Kojetice, CZ
This industrial tube light was made by Elektrosvit in fot er Czechoslovakia during the 1960s. It features a dark grey enamel shade with white enamel inerrior and iron top .The light ...
Iron, Enamel
Beautiful German Sculptural Bubble Brass Tube Ceiling Pendant Light
By miiss
Located in Berlin, DE
One of... beautiful solid brass bubble tube pendant light with adjustable lamp socket by miiss Studio, The overall height can be customized. Available as wall light version. Germany ...
Brass, Iron
BIED Marble Two Way Wall Sconce, Mid-Century Modernt Tube
Located in İstiklal, TR
Arel Lighting is a handmade manufacturer of lighting fixtures. BIED MARBLE Two-Way Wall Sconce is a sophisticated lighting fixture that combines natural stone with contemporary desi...
Marble, Iron
Lodes A-TUBE NANO Small Suspension Lamp by Studio Italia Design
By Lodes, Studio Italia Design
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A-Tube Nano is a suspension lamps which interprets light in its simplest form by creating a thin luminous line in the living spaces. At the lower end of the lightweight aluminium str...
Aluminum
1920s Amber Glass Tube Pendant
Located in Minneapolis, MN
Breath-taking amber crackle-glass pendant with swirling detail, circa 1920 Condition: Good Finish: Original Country of origin: USA One medium socket Measures: 14.5" tall x 5.5" dia...
Glass
Unavailable
H 64.97 in W 13.78 in D 13.78 in
Ceiling Lamp with Six Chrome Tubes and Glass Mirror Balls by Motoko Ishiiy
By Staff Leuchten, Motoko Ishii
Located in Brussels, BE
Large cascade lighting made by Staff Leuchten (Germany), design Motoko Ishii. This sophisticated hanging lamp gives a beautiful light effect. Ceiling lamp with six chromed metal tu...
Chrome
Black Tube Chandelier, Italy, circa 1970
Located in Culver City, CA
Black tube chandelier, Italy, circa 1970 Three black metal tubes illuminating from both ends, surrounding a brass centre plate and mounting rod.
Metal, Brass
Custom Multi-Tube Brass Chandelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Multi-tube / arm brass rod chandelier. Custom fabrication from rewire. Brass tubes takes E14 15w maximum candelabra bulbs.
Brass
Capped Tube Industrial Pendent
By Early Electrics Design Studio
Located in Peekskill, NY
We were asked to design a number of these lamps for a movie set. We liked the look so much we are now hand making them to order. It takes standard tubular bulb that screws into a soc...
Brass
Set of Four Chrome Tube Pendant Lights
Located in Antwerp, BE
Vintage 1960s chrome pendant lights. Metal tube shade with black rubber detail and black cords. Perfect lamps for over a table or work surface in the kitchen strongly focused light e...
Metal, Chrome
360 tube (1 in stock) vintage industrial lamp
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Industrial cast aluminium light with clear glass. E27/26 bulb holder. weight 8.0 kg / 17.6 lb. All lamps have been made suitable by international standards for incandescent ligh...
Aluminum
Fantastic Murano Glass Tube Chandelier - 36 Smoked Glass Tube
By Venini
Located in Gaiarine Frazione Francenigo (TV), IT
Italian vintage chandelier in Murano glass and nickel-plated metal structure. The armor polished nickel supports 36 large smoked glass tubes in a star shape. Period: late XX century...
Glass
Large three-Tier Murano Glass Tube Chandelier - amber black albaster
By Mazzega
Located in Gaiarine Frazione Francenigo (TV), IT
The armor polished nickel supports 48 amber black large glass tubes in a star shape. The alabaster technique created in Venetian glassworks gives the glass an elegant grain.
Blown Glass
Large Three-Tier Murano Smoked Glass Tube Chandelier, 52 Glasses
By Mazzega
Located in Gaiarine Frazione Francenigo (TV), IT
Italian vintage chandelier in Murano glass and nickel-plated metal structure. The armor polished nickel supports 52 large Smoked glass tubes in a star shape. Period: late XX century...
Blown Glass
Sold
H 11.82 in Dm 13.78 in
Midcentury Stilnovo Style Brass and Glass Tube Hanging Lantern Light, Italy 1950
By Gio Ponti, Stilnovo
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: Hanging light Origin: Italy Age: 1950s This fantastic glass hanging light was designed and produced in 1950s in Italy. The shade is made of high quality...
Brass
“Galaxy” Chandelier in Brass and Fumé Murano Glass
Located in Puglia, Puglia
This extraordinary Midcentury Modern Sputnik chandelier features eight copper-finished brass arms with ball finials and twelve additional arms holding hand-blown smoked Murano glass ...
Brass
$434 / item
H 3.54 in W 4.92 in D 5.51 in
Galupa Art Deco Wall Sconce, Optical Glass & Aluminum, Up/Down Lighting
Located in İstiklal, TR
GALUPA Art Deco Wall Sconce, a masterpiece of design that effortlessly combines elegance and functionality. This stunning wall sconce is crafted in the timeless Art Deco style, featu...
Aluminum
Ensamble Pouf in Escondido Laredo 4
By Caterina Moretti
Located in Zapopan, Jalisco
The word "ensamble" means a set and comes from the French "ensemble," referring to one with another, together. From their own individuality, Peca (Guadalajara, 2007) and Studio84 (M...
Wood, Upholstery
$3,182 / set
H 28.75 in W 7.49 in D 4.53 in
Pair of Large Art Deco Style Murano Glass Textured Wall Sconces
By Maestri Muranesi
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Pair of Smoked Murano Glass Wall Lights, crafted from textured glass and brass. The glass is ribbed and curved in design, creating a stunning decorative impact. Each wall light requi...
Brass
Lantern Pendant Small
By Workstead
Located in Floyd, VA
The LANTERN PENDANT SMALL brings sculptural elegance and quiet drama to any space. Crafted in the U.S. and wrapped in luminous 100% Dupioni Raw Silk, it radiates a warm, ambient glow...
Silk
LU Louis Sconce AS
By Lumfardo Luminaires
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Handsome LU Louis sconce AS. An all brass wall sconce in an aged silver finish with patterned perforations by Lumfardo Luminaires. Made contemporary in the US. Multiples available fo...
Brass, Nickel
$10,848 / set
H 5.91 in Dm 20.08 in
Pair of Neoclassical Sunburst Crown Ceiling Light Fixtures in Gilt Iron, 1940s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Pair of French Neoclassical Crown Sunburst Ceiling Lights in Gilt Wrought Iron _____________________________________________________________ Outstanding neoclassical style gilt iron ...
Metal, Gold Leaf, Wrought Iron, Iron
$8,608 / set
H 24.01 in Dm 13.78 in
Pair of Constant Night Stands in Poplar Burl wood by Master for Lemon
By Lemon
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Envisioned by designer Yaniv Chen, the Constant nightstand exudes an air of refined luxury, celebrating the inherent splendor of Poplar burl wood. Meticulously crafted with impeccabl...
Burl, Poplar
$2,300 / item
H 20.5 in W 14 in D 67 in
HIFI Vinyl LP Storage Bench / Record Shelf Mid-Century Modern Walnut Pete Deeble
By Pete Deeble
Located in Long Beach, CA
This bench is the ideal solution to having records sitting all over your house and no place to sit. This is an original design, but with a strong influence of Mid Century Danish Mode...
Walnut
Three-Tier Murano Glass Tube Chandelier, 48 Pink Glasses
By Venini
Located in Gaiarine Frazione Francenigo (TV), IT
Italian vintage chandelier in Murano glass and nickel-plated metal structure. The armor polished nickel supports 48 large pink glass tubes. The glasses have a beautiful color, object...
Blown Glass
Italian vintage Murano chandelier - Mazzega - 36 GOLD glass petals
By Mazzega
Located in Gaiarine Frazione Francenigo (TV), IT
Fantastic chandelier with 36 clear amber glasses mixed with gold powder , golden plated metal frame. The structure was gilded in a galvanic, so the conditions are like new. The gla...
Art Glass
$2,450
H 22 in W 22.5 in D 22.5 in
Hans Bergstrom Delicate Gio Ponti Influenced Fluted Glass and Brass Chandelier
By ASEA, Hans Bergström
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century Scandinavian chandelier with black striped fluted milk glass shades, brass arms and black metal accents. Highly influenced by Italian designer Gio Ponti. This chandelier ...
Metal, Brass
$2,593
H 55.12 in Dm 25.6 in
Three-Tier Murano Glass Tube Chandelier - 48 PINK GLASSES - Mid-century modern
By Mazzega
Located in Gaiarine Frazione Francenigo (TV), IT
Italian vintage chandelier in Murano glass and nickel-plated metal structure. The armor polished nickel supports 48 large pink glass tubes in a star shape. The glasses have a beautif...
Blown Glass
Cast Bronze Sconce, Verdegris Finish, Flor de Bronce Collection
By L'Aviva Home
Located in New York, NY
Inspired by the layered significance of the calla lily in Mexican culture, this collection blends the bold heft of cast bronze with sculpted, flowing curves that echo the flower’s fo...
Bronze
$3,568 / item
H 30.71 in W 20.87 in D 24.02 in
Modern Dining Chair Hello by NOOM, Flexible Back, Dedar Tiger Mountain 002
By Denis Sokolov, NOOM
Located in Paris, FR
Designed to make a statement, the HELLO collection blends artful geometry with soft, inviting forms. Perfect as an accent chair or sculptural lounge piece, HELLO is ideal for modern ...
Fabric, Wool, Bouclé, Cotton, Linen, Velvet, Acrylic, Wood, Ash, Sheepsk...
$10,247 / item
H 31.5 in Dm 37.41 in
Artistic Chandelier 6arms Amethyst-green-pink Murano Glass Rosae by Multiforme
By Multiforme
Located in Venezia, Veneto
Artistic chandelier 6 arms in amethyst-green-pink Murano glass, flowers in pink vitreous paste Rosae Rosarum by Multiforme. Three of our Timeless collections have taken inspiration f...
Murano Glass, Blown Glass
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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