PETITE FRITURE Brush 60, Pendant, Beetle, by Pierre Charrie
By Pierre Charrié
Located in New York, NY
The Brush collection was born during a workshop in Vietnam with the company Hanoia when designer Pierre Charrié explored the world of lacquered objects. A craft that requires using c...
Aluminum, Steel
PETITE FRITURE Brush 35, Pendant, Beetle, Designed by Pierre Charrie
By Pierre Charrié
Located in New York, NY
Brush Small Pendant Light - Beetle Brush embodies a dynamic collection with timeless lines, enhanced by vibrant colors and a unique lacquered finish. This range is available in two ...
Aluminum
PETITE FRITURE Vertigo, Large Pendant Light, Beetle, Designer Constance Guisset
By Constance Guisset
Located in New York, NY
The Vertigo pendant light is an icon of Petite Friture. Created by the designer Constance Guisset it aroused the enthusiasm of design professionals. Recognized very early by Rossana ...
Steel
Pendant by Mathieu Matégot
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in Long Island City, NY
A pendant designed my Mathieu Matégot, France, circa 1950s. Opal glass shade with clear textured glass diffuser and lacquered aluminum. Original paint. Marked on glass: Made in Fra...
$2,500
H 39.38 in W 14.97 in D 7.49 in
Serge Mouille pendant ceiling lamp "Bibliothèque" by Les Editions Serge Mouille.
By Serge Mouille
Located in London, GB
Ceiling lamp designed to illuminate bookshelf in libraries or artwork the pivoting lampshade works well alone or in grouped installations. Custom drop lengths to order.
Aluminum
Grande Vertigo Pendant by Constance Guisset
By Constance Guisset
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Ceiling light made of structured lightweight fiberglass and polyurethane ribbons. Lead time 6-8 weeks when not in stock. Also available in black, teal and white. 78" in diameter...
Fiberglass, Polyurethane
Slamp La Belle Etoile Pendant Large by Adriano Rachele
By Adriano Rachele
Located in Pomezia, Rome
Elegant and sensual movement are part of La Belle Étoile’s visual grammar; the suspension is inspired by the graceful twirling of a ballerina. The lightweight yet unbreakable lamp is...
Other
Opinion Ciatti LAlampada XS Pendant Lamp
By Opinion Ciatti
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The suspended lamp designed by Lapo Ciatti, LAlampada, combines tradition and modernity. A lamp that, as the name suggests, does not need any great presentations thanks to its recogn...
Metal
Fabio Lenci Pendant Lamp
By Fabio Lenci, Guzzini
Located in South Charleston, WV
Italy 1960's signed made in Italy. An uncommon model from Fabio Lenci for Guzzini. Provides an unexpected glow of illumination above the center line of the sphere through refraction ...
Steel
Astre Pendant light in Blown Glass - Atelier George
By Atelier George
Located in Paris, FR
Pendant light conceptualized by Atelier George in 2020, and it corresponds to the Aube Collection. This lighting concept is made from a glass sphere of black color with an additional...
Blown Glass
Aurora Pendant Light by Perry King & Santiago Miranda, 1983
By Perry King and Santiago Miranda
Located in Tinton Falls, NJ
The "Aurora" pendant light for Arteluce, then a division of Flos, was designed in 1980 by Perry King and Santiago Miranda. The Aurora provides direct and diffused light with three 50...
Metal, Steel
Clochette Pendant Lamp by Cécile Philibert
Located in Geneve, CH
Clochette Pendant Lamp by Cécile Philibert Material: Rattan, silk paper, beech wood. Dimensions: D 70 x W 70 x H 55 cm All our lamps can be wired according to each country. If sold ...
Rattan, Paper, Beech
$885 / item
H 24.41 in W 14.18 in D 14.18 in
French Midcentury Pendant Lights by Mathieu Matégot for Holophane
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in London, GB
A run of lighting by Mathieu Matégot for Holophane. The downturned hemispherical shade complete with original two-part prismatic glass lens, suspended from a conical perforated st...
Glass
'Macumba' Pendant by Örni Halloween (Ernesto Gismondi) for Artemide
By Artemide, Ernesto Gismondi
Located in Los Angeles, CA
'Macumba' Pendant by Örni Halloween (Ernesto Gismondi) for Artemide, Italy, 1970s This pendant, 'Macumba,' designed in 1974 by Ernesto Gismondi under his pseudonym Örni Halloween fo...
Aluminum, Brass, Steel
Lighting Pendant by Lisa-Johansson Pape Model 1045
By Lisa Johansson-Pape
Located in Long Island City, NY
Lighting pendant designed by Lisa Johansson-Pape for Orno, Finland , circa 1950th. Model number 1045. Glass shade with wooden slots shade and wrapped in fabric wire stem. Existing wi...
Blown Glass
$1,173
H 6.3 in Dm 14.57 in
Italian Postmodern Aggregato Pendant Lamp by Enzo Mari & Giancarlo Fassina 1970s
By Artemide
Located in Hamburg, DE
Train pendant lamp from the aggregato series from the italian manufacturer artemide according to a design by enzo mari and giancarlo fassina from the 1970s. the complex train pendul...
Metal
Rare Pendant by Oscar Torlasco for Lumi
By Lumi, Oscar Torlasco
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare Pendant by Oscar Torlasco for Lumi. Designed and manufactured in Italy, circa the 1950s.Counterweight pendant with unique on/off switch at bottom of the lever. Rewired for the U...
Brass, Metal
Serge Mouille Large "Escargot" French pendant ceiling lamp 1950
Located in London, GB
Designed in 1955 for the French airforce dining room. An extraordinary light sculpture, diam 93 Cm. In black or white Check image 5 and image 6
Aluminum
Large Macumba 1970-80s pendant lamp by Gismondi for Artemide
Located in Varese, Lombardia
A rare Artemide "Macumba" model pendant lamp, designed by Orni Halloween (Ernesto Gismondi) and produced in the 1970s. "Orni Halloween" is a pseudonym used by Ernesto Gismondi—found...
Metal, Aluminum
"Pietra" Curved Couch Upholstered in Bouclé Fabric 2.5
By Studio Marta Manente
Located in Centro, RS
From Italian: Stone The designer Marta Manente is of Italian descent, her great-grandparents migrated from Italy over 100 years ago and lived in the region of Bento Gonçalves – Brazi...
Bouclé
$8,427 / item
H 39.38 in Dm 45.01 in
Contemporary Textured Brass Chandelier, Tryst Three by Paul Matter
By Paul Matter
Located in Warsaw, PL
Contemporary Textured Brass Chandelier, Tryst Three by Paul Matter Tryst chandelier explores the relationship between interlocked forms in perfect union and balance. A study of form...
Brass
$4,360 / item
H 7.88 in Dm 25.6 in
Bonnie Contemporary LED Pendant @ 65cm/26". Solid Brass, Handmade in Sweden
By Ovature Studios
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...
Brass, Bronze, Nickel
$5,450 / item
H 15.75 in Dm 35.44 in
Bonnie Large LED Handmade Sculptural Pendant in Solid Brass, 90cm/35".
By Ovature Studios
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 part is handmade, wether it ...
Brass
Art Deco Flush Mount Plafoniere Lamp chrome opal glass, 1940s
Located in Bingen am Rhein, RP
ART DECO ceiling lamp Plafoniere chrome opal glass 1940s This rare, original plafoniere impresses with its simple and functional Art Deco design. The lamp provides a very pleasant l...
Metal, Chrome
$2,670
H 5.91 in Dm 14.97 in
Bonnie Contemporary LED Small Pendant, Solid Brass, Handmade sculptural light
By Ovature Studios
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 ...
Nickel, Bronze, Brass
$4,726 / set
H 54 in W 71 in D 32 in
Trapezi 3 Sculptural Chandelier by Silvio Mondino Studio, Brushed Brass & Glass
By Silvio Mondino Studio
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Trapezi is a Sculptural Italian Chandelier designed by Silvio Mondino Studio, inspired by the suspended movement of a circus trapeze artist. Its elements appear to float freely in sp...
Brass
Contemporary Black Pendant Lamp 'Iris 90', B/B
By AND Light
Located in Paris, IDF
Contemporary pendant lamp 'Iris' Electrical : Voltage: 120 V – 277 V Lamp: Integral 34 W 35 V DC LED The model shown in picture: - Diameter: 90 cm Height. 30 cm - Finish: Black ...
Acrylic
Art Deco oak desk by Charles Dudouyt, France 1940s
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in GRENOBLE, FR
This oak Art Deco desk, designed by French designer Charles Dudouyt, embodies the elegance of the 1940s Art Deco movement. Crafted from solid oak, it features a solid construction an...
Oak
Contemporary Art Deco Mint, Lipstick Carousel 3 Arms Pendant
By Mambo Unlimited Ideas
Located in Lisbon, PT
Carousel suspension lamp has a delicate balance of form and function that produces a quiet, modern light ambiance for all to savour, with its Contemporary Art Deco lines. The struct...
Metal
Geometric Mid Century Open Bookcase
Located in Westwood, NJ
Finished in Batavia Black with a Sandbar finish interior, this bookcase showcases rhythmic, crescent-shaped oval cut-outs that form an architectural silhouette—an homage to the sculp...
Wood
Rare Walnut Copper and Parchment Side Chair by Carlo Bugatti.
By Carlo Bugatti
Located in Montreal, QC
Rare carved walnut side chair by Carlo Bugatti upholstered with parchment and inlaid with pewter details and mounted with hammered copper decoration. Beauty & Mischief: The Desig...
Walnut
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$7,800
H 30 in W 88.75 in D 44 in
A Fine French Art Deco Expandable Dining Table with Ribbed Brass Conical Legs
Located in Long Island City, NY
A large French Art Deco oak table with 4 ribbed brass conical legs and a parqueted top. Possibility of two end extension leaves. Color of the legs is closer to top than it appears o...
Brass
$7,630 / set
H 47 in W 69 in D 46 in
Trapezi 5 Sculptural Chandelier by Silvio Mondino Studio, Brushed Brass & Glass
By Silvio Mondino Studio
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Trapezi is a Sculptural Italian Chandelier designed by Silvio Mondino Studio, inspired by the suspended movement of a circus trapeze artist. Its elements appear to float freely in sp...
Brass
Huge MCM Style Brass Pendant Uplighter with 4 lights
By Gino Sarfatti, Lightolier, Gerald Thurston
Located in St- Leonard, Quebec
MCM style BRASS pendant Uplighter with 4 lights . Concave and convex disc are hand spun with prime quality brass . Solid sturdy hardware and construction . Diameter 30 in Low...
Brass
$2,250
H 21.5 in W 21.5 in D 10.5 in
Late 20th Century Vintage Boho Hand Painted Burl Wood Petite Chest of Drawers
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Elevate your décor with this captivating Vintage Boho Hand Painted Burl Wood Petite Chest of Drawers, merging artistic flair with American charm. Crafted with exquisite burl wood and...
Wood, Paint
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."
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