Vintage Monumental Boho Hanging Wire Frame Monkey Lamp
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An extraordinary fusion of art and function, this handcrafted wireframe hanging sculpture lamp captivates with its dynamic, fluid form. The intricate metal framework, shaped into a s...
Metal
Arts & Crafts Alabaster Pendant / Chandelier w. Bronze Gothic Style Frame c 1915
Located in Lisse, NL
One of a kind design light fixture with a stunning alabaster shade and a bronze circular Gothic Art frame. This sizeable antique pendant from the early 1900s is another one of our r...
Alabaster, Brass, Bronze, Wire
Vintage Hand-Crafted Square Capiz Shell Lantern with Antique Finish Brass Frame
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Hand-Crafted Square Natural Capiz Shell Shade Lantern / Chandelier, Four Standard Edison Sockets with White Natural Bees Wax Candle Covers, Recommends Light Bulbs, 25Watts E...
Brass, Wire
Arts & Crafts Venetian Pendant Light of Mouthblown Glass into an Iron Frame
Located in Lisse, NL
Stylish and excellent condition hallway pendant from Venice. Every now and then, we come across a piece that feels less like a discovery and more like a gift. This Venetian smoked g...
Brass, Iron, Wire
Arts & Crafts Era Venetian Pendant Light of Mouthblown Glass into an Iron Frame
Located in Lisse, NL
Stylish, good size and excellent condition hallway pendant from Venice. Every now and then, we come across a piece that feels less like a discovery and more like a gift. This Veneti...
Brass, Iron, Wire
Monumental and Impressive 60-Light Gilt Chandelier, Paris '1320 Lbs'
By Guillaume Denière
Located in Berlin, DE
Monumental and impressive 60-light gilt Chandelier, Paris (1320 lbs) Finely chased and gilded bronze. 60 flames, electrically wired in a bronze frame Important chandelier bronze ...
Bronze
Two Kalmar 'Blatt' Pendant Lights Chandeliers, Textured Glass Nickel, 1970s
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
One of two light Mid-Century Modern fixtures model 'Blatt' (Blatt is the German word for leaf) by Kalmar, Austria, manufactured circa 1970 (late 1960s or early 1970s). 27 disc shaped...
Brass, Nickel
Mazzega Murano Clear and Opaque Petal Chandelier
By Mazzega
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Mazzega hand blown clear and opaque petal chandelier. 19 glass petals suspended on newly wired 4 light brass frame.
Brass
Large Murano La Murrina White Clear Glass Chandelier
By La Murrina
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Large Italian La Murrina 11 light hand blown white and clear glass chandelier suspended on nickel plated steel frame, newly wired.
Steel
Large Murano La Murrina Clear and Amber Glass Chandelier
By La Murrina
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Newly wired. Chandelier size 26" diameter x 19" tall, with chain and ceiling cap 39" tall (height can be adjusted as needed).
Metal
A 27 Light 2 Tiered Chandelier with Tole Sunflower on Underside
Located in New York, NY
A 27 light 2 tiered American metal chandelier, the wire frame wrapped with raffia and having tole sunflower on underside.
Metal, Tôle
1900s French Industrial Flared Wire-Frame Pendant Light
Located in High Point, NC
This 1900s French industrial flared wire-frame pendant light reflects the utilitarian ingenuity of early workshop and factory lighting. Crafted from delicately bent metal wire, the s...
Wire
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H 23.2 in Dm 7.5 in
Arts & Crafts Era Venetian Pendant Light of Mouthblown Glass into an Iron Frame
Located in Lisse, NL
Stylish and excellent condition hallway pendant from Venice. This antique and rare light fixture from circa 1910-1920 is another one of our recent great finds. This Arts & Crafts de...
Brass, Iron, Wire
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H 30 in Dm 9.1 in
Arts & Crafts Era Venetian Pendant Light of Mouthblown Glass into an Iron Frame
Located in Lisse, NL
Stylish and excellent condition hallway pendant from Venice. Every now and then, we come across a piece that feels less like a discovery and more like a gift. This Venetian smoked g...
Brass, Iron, Wire
Wire Frame Pendant Light
Located in San Francisco, CA
Wire shade pendant wrapped in gold ribbon. Black fabric cord included, which can be wired to a ceiling (canopy needed).
Wire
Italian Crystal Chandelier on Wire Frame in the Form of a Ship
Located in Natchez, MS
Italian crystal chandelier on wire frame in ship from with some ruby and clear crystal.
Unique nautical wire framed pendant lamp
By Otto Schulz
Located in New York, NY
Unique nautical wire framed pendant lamp with cone shaped shade lined with fabric attributed to Otto Schulz for Boet, Gothenburg, Sweden, c. 1950.
Brass
Delightful "Ships & Boats" Wire Frame Pendant, Boet, Sweden
By Otto Schulz, Boet
Located in New York, NY
Delightful mid-century metal wire frame pendant lamp with boats and ships motif. Cone shape shade lined with fabric, fixture uses one standard bulb. Made in Sweden, attributed to Ott...
Metal
Classic Empire Center Table, Oatmeal
Located in Westwood, NJ
A Classic Empire style grey cerused oak oatmeal stained center table with a carved ogee edge, raised on an octagonal pedestal base. Dimensions: 42" W x 42" D x 30" H. Clearance: 27"
Wood
Rosso Glass Wall Mirror
By Specchi Veneziani
Located in Milan, IT
Crafted in the finest Murano tradition, this exquisite Venetian mirror is a true work of art. Assembled with crystal and gold elements, and adorned with red glass flowers, each piece...
Glass
Swedish Designer, Pendant Light, Brass, Glass, Sweden, 1920s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and white opaline glass pendant light likely designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1920s. Dramatic patina; wear consistent with age and use. Overall Dimensions (inches): 21.0...
Brass
$2,859
H 23 in Dm 9.9 in
Smallest, Beautiful Design & Great Colors Alabaster Pendant Light / Flush Mount
Located in Lisse, NL
Truly one of a kind light fixture with a small and stunning alabaster shade. Antique light fixtures in general and alabaster ones in particular are our number one speciality. We hav...
Alabaster, Metal, Brass, Bronze
$2,495 / item
H 32.75 in W 20.5 in D 22.75 in
Solid Wood, Walnut Finish, Contemporary Dining Chair with Floating Seat & Back
By Luteca Furniture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A beautifully striking, contemporary dining chair with elegant scissor legs and floating back, inspired by the midcentury chairs of Spanish designer Eugenio Escudero from the the 195...
Ash
$435 / item
H 3.54 in W 14.37 in D 7.67 in
ENA Handmade Embossed, Adjustable Brass Art - Picture Artisanal Wall Sconce
Located in İstiklal, TR
ENA Brass Casting Picture Wall Sconce is meticulously crafted from solid brass, offering both durability and timeless appeal. Its surface is adorned with hand-applied, intricate patt...
Brass
Closed Dome Prismatic Pendent
By Early Electrics Design Studio
Located in Peekskill, NY
As with all Prismatic glass the reflections and quality of light that it projects make them a favorite. This is a 9 inch diameter dome prismatic. What make this one unique is the bra...
Glass
Panoplie Iron Tripod Floor Lamp
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Iron tripod floor lamp with slender legs and tapered feet. New wiring and new linen shade. Sold individually and newly made by Panoplie. Please inquire for current lead time. Measure...
Iron
Deco Sconce by Fabio Ltd
By Fabio Ltd.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian Art Deco style wall light with amethyst Murano glass shade hand blown with bubbles inside the glass using Bollicine technique, mounted on bronzed finish frame / Designed by F...
Brass
$4,242 / set
H 7.75 in W 5.35 in D 7.75 in
Pair of Hans-Agne Jakobsson 'Mini-Tratten' Verdigris Patinated Outdoor Sconces
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Örsjö Industri AB
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Hans-Agne Jakobsson 'Mini-Tratten' Verdigris patinated outdoor sconces. An exclusive made for U.S. and UL listed authorized re-edition of the classic Swedish design executed ...
Metal
$2,776
H 29 in Dm 8.3 in
Dutch Arts & Crafts Brass & Cylindrical Glass Entry Hall Pendant Lantern ca 1910
Located in Lisse, NL
All-Original Dutch Arts & Crafts Brass and Glass Pendant Light, circa 1910. All-Original Dutch Arts & Crafts Brass and Glass Pendant Light, circa 1910 If you are looking for...
Brass, Wire, Bronze
$5,505 / item
H 42.01 in W 25.99 in D 1.19 in
Mid century style Ceiling Suspended Mirror with Bronze Patina Frame, Vintage N.4
By Alguacil & Perkoff Ltd.
Located in London, London
Mid-century style Vintage N.4 ceiling suspended mirror with a high quality pure brass full frame with a bronze patina finish. This piece is part of our original and fully customisabl...
Brass, Bronze
$1,935 / item
H 5.91 in Dm 4.73 in
Josef Hoffmann Wiener Werkstaette Jugendstil Ceiling Lamp / Flush Pende, Re Edit
By Josef Hoffmann, Woka Lamps, Wiener Werkstätte
Located in Vienna, AT
Hanging- lamp from the showrooms of the Wiener Werkstaette used by Hoffmann in several variations. Hammered originally. Works-number M115, pattern-book of the Wiener Werkstaette: WWM...
Crystal, Brass
Unique Dutch Arts & Crafts Brass & Glass Entry Hall Pendant Light / Lantern
Located in Lisse, NL
Unique Dutch Arts & Crafts brass and stained glass entry hall lantern, circa 1900. If you are looking for the best and the rarest when it comes to European Arts and Crafts antiques ...
Brass, Wire
$7,028
H 25 in Dm 19.6 in
Large & Perfectly Balanced Antique Ivory-Toned Alabaster Pendant Light, Fixture
Located in Lisse, NL
Kindly note that we arrange the shipping ourselves to ensure a smooth, secure, and reliable delivery. This allows us to provide the best possible service and care for your purchase. ...
Alabaster, Iron, Bronze, Wire
$7,981
H 28 in Dm 35.7 in
MARVELOUS Bronze Art Deco Chandelier / Pendant with SIX LARGE Alabaster Shades
Located in Lisse, NL
Striking and exclusive 1920s bronze and alabaster light fixture for the perfect atmosphere. If you are looking for a remarkable light fixture to grace your living space then this an...
Alabaster, Brass, Bronze
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.
Designer Eva Menz wants the light to "evoke curiosity and a sense of wonder."
Working with resin, a tricky material, has created moments of failure — and enlightenment.
Commissioned for the lakeside villa of a Finnish industrialist, it illuminated visits with dignitaries.
Across New York, there’s no shortage of statement lighting on view.
The 1920s design is a thrilling combination of saturated colors, ancient motifs and modern aesthetics.
Designed by a giant of Swedish lighting, the large-scale fixtures bring major drama.
The alluring pendant light exemplifies the designer’s winsome mid-career work.
Before founding the Memphis Group, Sottsass bent the rules of lighting design with the wonderfully wavy Cometa.