Mid Century Modern White Matte Ceramic Saucer Pendant Lamp 1970s
Located in Troy, MI
Rare sculptural modernist pendant lamp circa 1970s White matte glazed ceramic with unique saucer form and moon crater cut out design 19" diameter 7" height
Ceramic
Large Danish Flying Saucer Pendant Lamp in Stiped Plastic by LB Lyskær, 1970s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A large (52 cm in diameter) flying saucer hanging light in striped white and clear acrylic. It has a beautiful weightless appearance due to its organic lines and delicate color compo...
Acrylic
$1,380 / item
Aluminum Art Deco Saucer Ceiling Pendant Lamp
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Vintage 1930s aluminum Art Deco saucer-shaped hanging ceiling pendant lamp. Available 2.
Aluminum
Mid-Century Modern Saucer Cocoon Pendant Lamp, 1960s
By George Nelson
Located in Hagenbach, DE
This saucer-shaped cocoon ceiling lamp from the 1960s exudes timeless elegance and vintage charm. Its cocoon material, characteristic of mid-century modern design, has developed a be...
Resin
Mid-Century Modern Saucer Cocoon Pendant Lamp, 1960s
By George Nelson
Located in Hagenbach, DE
A cocoon hanging lamp made In the 1960s. The material of the lamp is resin. Dimensions:: height: 22 cm - 40 cm The light requires one E27 light bulb. Works with both 120/220V....
Resin
Mid-Century Modern Saucer Shape Pendant Lamp, Italy, 1960s
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Presenting a saucer-shaped pendant lamp from the 1960s, embodying minimalist Italian design.
Plastic
Large Dijkstra Flying Saucer Space Age Dome Pendant Lamp, 1970s
By Dijkstra
Located in ROTTERDAM, ZH
Large space age flying saucer 'Dome' pendant lamp by Dijkstra. The lamp consists of a plexiglass outer shade and aluminium inner shade.
Metal
Art Deco Spun Aluminum Saucer Ceiling Pendant Lamp, 6 Available
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Vintage 1930s spun aluminum chrome-plated Art Deco saucer ceiling hanging pendant lamp. The Pendnat has a bold sculptural design.
Aluminum
1930s Art Deco Saucer Ceiling Pendant Lamp Multiples, 5 Available
By Walter Von Nessen
Located in Van Nuys, CA
American Art Deco era chrome saucer ceiling lamp with bronze end cap and polished aluminum stem. The lamp was a 43" hanging from the ceiling with an even light spreading upwards when...
Aluminum
Streamline Art Deco Chrom Steel Saturn Saucer Ceiling Pendant Lamp, Pair
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Streamline Art Deco era chrome "Saturn" saucer ceiling lamp pair featuring a bronze end cap and polished aluminum stem. The lamp has a 43" hanging from the ceiling with an even light...
Aluminum, Bronze, Chrome
Blue Mid Century Flying Saucer UFO Hanging Lamp, 1970's
Located in ROTTERDAM, ZH
The lampshade of this pendant lamp is typically spherical or saucer-shaped, resembling a UFO or a futuristic space helmet.
Metal
$1,200Sale Price / set|20% Off
Pair of Aluminum Saucer Lamps Space Age Mid-Century Modern
By Lightolier
Located in Lake Worth, FL
1960s-70s Pair of Mid-Century Modern aluminum hanging saucer lamps. Good vintage condition shows some age and wear, original wiring works. These lamps would look fabulous with any Da...
Aluminum
2 Layer Chrome Art Deco Streamline Saucer Ceiling Pendant Chandelier, 7 Availabl
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Two two-layer chromed steel Art Deco Streamline saucer ceiling pendant lamp featuring a round layered design.
Chrome
Orange/Brown Plexiglass Space Age UFO Pendant Lamp, 1970s
By Herda
Located in ROTTERDAM, ZH
Translucent flying saucer space age pendant lamp by Herda. The shade consists of acrylic glass material in orange/brown colour.
Metal
$349 / item
Industrial style UFO lamps a pair
Located in South Charleston, WV
Industrial Pendant saucer lamps. 18" diameter and 10" tall. Priced individually.
Metal
Large Mid-Century Saucer Pendant Lamp from Guzzini
By Guzzini
Located in Ljubljana, SI
Total height of the lamp is adjustable up to 135cm. The lamp socket is designed for standard E27 light-bulb (not included) but also takes your standard American/Canadian E26 size ...
Plexiglass
Unavailable
H 7.88 in Dm 19.69 in
Scandinavian Midcentury Copper Ceiling Saucer Lamp Norwegian Røste & Co, 1960s
By T. Røste & Co
Located in Oslo, NO
Scandinavian midcentury copper ceiling saucer lamp Norwegian Røste & Co, 1960s. Wonderful brushed copper saucer that can hang around 90 cm from the ceiling. Manufactured by Norwegia...
Copper, Steel
Saucer Pendant Lamp
Located in Chicago, IL
Saucer Pendant Lamp 20 foot Extra long cord Dimensions: 24" diameter 9" high
Metal
1960s Saucer Pendant Lamp
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-century modern hanging lamp with vivid coloring. Colored lucite with brass tint hardware. The deep blue and green mosaic dome are beautiful when illuminated. (Please confirm i...
Sold
H 28.75 in Dm 15.75 in
Italian Flying Saucer Pendant Lamp - Vintage 1950s Modernist Ceiling Light
Located in Rome, IT
Italian-designed pendant lamp, a timeless piece crafted in Italy during the 1950s.
Metal, Brass
Mid century space age pendant lamp, Netherlands 1960s
By Arne Jacobsen, Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Poul Henningsen, Hala Zeist, Louis Poulsen
Located in ECHT, NL
Stacked saucers pendant lamp. Made in the Netherlands in the 1960s.
Aluminum
Space age mid century pendant lamp, Netherlands 1960s
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Poul Henningsen, Jørgen Kastholm & Preben Fabricius
Located in ECHT, NL
Stacked saucers pendant lamp. Made in the Netherlands in the 1960s.
Aluminum
Mid Century Dijkstra UFO Hanging Lamp, 1970s
By Dijkstra
Located in ROTTERDAM, ZH
Mid century metal flying saucer pendant lamp by Dijkstra. The shade has a shiny copper coloured surface that creates a nice reflection.
Plastic
Big Flying Saucer Cocoon Pendant Lamp, 1960s
By Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni
Located in Geneva, CH
Big flying saucer shape cocoon pendant lamp, Italy, circa 1960s. 60 cm diameter, 20 cm high, 90 cm with wire ( can be extended to 170 cm long )
Resin
Large Saucer Holophane Lamps
By Holophane
Located in Peekskill, NY
It took a massive amount of thick prismatic glass to make this lamp. Each lamp is contains 3 pieces of cast glass... Top dome, bottom dome and removeable bottom center cone. The bott...
Aluminum
Mid-century space age ufo cocoon saucer hanging pendant lamp 1960s
By Achille Castiglioni
Located in Zaandam, NL
Gorgeous cocoon hanging pendant also very reminiscent of George Nelson's bubble saucer.
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Saucer Cocoon Pendant Lamp by George Nelson, 1960s
By George Nelson
Located in Hagenbach, DE
A cocoon hanging lamp made In the 1960s by George Nelson. The material of the lamp is transparent resin. The light requires one E27 light bulb.
Resin
Brass Frame Capiz Shell Saucer Hanging Pendant Swag Lamp with Long Chain
By George Nelson
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Vintage saucer shaped capiz shell pendant light. The dramatic pendant light fixture mounts to the ceiling and hangs on a 15' long chain with cord.
Metal, Brass
Emil Stejnar Style Saucer Ceiling Lamp
By Emil Stejnar
Located in Astoria, NY
A vintage, highly modern ceiling lamp in the style of Emil Stejnar, produced circa 1960s, with white saucer shade in enameled metal, detailed with brass lined perforated holes, each ...
Brass, Metal
Dark Green Delicate Metal Saucer Hanging Lamp, 1970s
Located in ROTTERDAM, ZH
An unique vintage industrial saucer pendant light in dark green colour made out of metal.
Metal
An Italian Glass Saucer Lamp with a Unique Suspension
Located in New York, NY
Very unique ceiling lamp, a large frosted glass globe is held by a multi-tier brass suspension arm. An unusual melding of styles, nice for a high ceiling entryway, or intimate dining...
Brass, Steel
Space Age Acrylic 'Flying Saucer' Hanging Lamps, 1970s, Set of 2
Located in San Benedetto Del Tronto, IT
Pair of space age pendant lamps made of two-color acrylic material in Italy in the 70s.
Plastic
Saucer Lamp Designed by Esther & Gross Wood Bay Area Design Nova Lighting
By Esther & Gross Wood, Nova Lighting
Located in Oakland, CA
Ceiling saucer by San Francisco designers Esther & Gross Wood, who's work is the the permanent collection of the MoMA NY and were featured in the "Good Design" exhibitions of the 195...
Steel
Sold
H 15.5 in Dm 36 in
Mid Century Modern George Nelson Style Large Atomic Hanging Saucer Bubble Lamp
By George Nelson
Located in Chicago, IL
Mid Century Modern George Nelson Style Large Atomic Hanging Saucer Bubble Lamp George Nelson designed the first bubble lamps in 1947. These lamps, with their simple sculptural shape...
Metal
Esther & Gross Wood 1950s Design Ceiling Saucer Lamp MoMA NY by Nova Lighting
By Esther & Gross Wood, Nova Lighting
Located in Oakland, CA
1 of 2 available ceiling saucer lamp by San Francisco designers Esther & Gross Wood, who's work is the the permanent collection of the MoMA NY and were featured in the "Good Design" ...
Steel
George Nelson Modernica Mid-Century Bubble Pendant
By George Nelson
Located in Astoria, NY
George Nelson Modernica Mid-Century Modern "saucer" shape bubble pendant ceiling lamp, translucent white synthetic over a wire frame, Modernica label on top metal rim.
Wire
Purple West Germany Ceramic Flying Saucer Pendant Lamp, 1970s
Located in ROTTERDAM, ZH
Big purple west germany ceramic UFO-like pendant lamp. The light escapes nicely through the round holes on the side. The lamp requires one E27/26 (standard) lightbulb. Additional in...
Metal
Vintage Scandinavian Copper Pendant Lamp
By Poul Henningsen
Located in San Jose, CA
Mid-Century Modern hanging saucer pendant lamp c. 1960's. This sculptural piece has a shiny copper plated finish and includes a white bakelite diffuser.
Copper
Danish Space Age 'Flying Saucer' Ceiling Lamp in Brass, Lyfa, 1970s
By Lyfa
Located in Esbjerg, DK
'Flying Saucer' pendant lamp by Lyfa, Denmark. Brass construction with perimeter panel, top and Bottom of fluorescent acrylic.
Brass
Saucer Holophane Lamps
By Holophane
Located in Peekskill, NY
Because of the shape these midcentury lamps have a flying saucer or spinning top look. Each lamp is contains two pieces of cast glass and has a large and unique white porcelain ceil...
Glass
Large Saucer Holophane Lamps
By Holophane
Located in Peekskill, NY
It took a massive amount of thick prismatic glass to make this lamp. Each lamp is contains three pieces of cast glass... Top dome, bottom dome and removable bottom center cone. The b...
George Nelson Bubble Saucer Pendant Light
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Redding, CT
George Nelson Bubble Saucer Pendant Light.The George Nelson Bubble Lamp Saucer Pendant was designed by Nelson in 1947 for Howard Miller Co.
Steel
Mid-Century Modern Saucer Cocoon Pendant Lamp by George Nelson, 1960s
By George Nelson
Located in Hagenbach, DE
A cocoon hanging lamp made In the 1960s by George Nelson. The material of the lamp is resin. Measurements: Height: 22 cm - 72 cm The light requires one E27 light bulb. Works w...
Resin
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.
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Chandeliers have evolved over time, but their classic elegance has remained unchanged.
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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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