Pair of Gold-Plated Bronze Drum Light Fixtures, 1960s, Austria
Located in Rijssen, NL
Pair of gold-plated bronze drum light fixtures with several glass panels. This pair is executed to a very high standard.
Brass
Set of 7 Gold-Plated Bronze Drum Light Fixtures, 1960s, Austria
Located in Rijssen, NL
Set of gold-plated bronze drum light fixtures with several glass panels. Best of design from the 1960s.
Brass
Large Drum Light Fixture Painted and Converted Floor Lamp
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Unusual item large vintage drum painted and converted into a floor lamp light fixture.
$820 / item
Pendant-Porcupine Quill Drum
Located in New York, NY
Sustainably sourced porcupine quills are bound together to create this light fixture's striking drum shade. Because of the organic nature of the materials, no two pendants are exactl...
Organic Material
$845 / item
Pendant-Porcupine Quill Drum
Located in New York, NY
Sustainably sourced porcupine quills are bound together to create this light fixture's striking drum shade. Because of the organic nature of the materials, no two pendants are exactl...
Organic Material
Brass and Crystal Drum Pendant Light Fixture
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This Mid-Century Lobmeyr-style drum-shaped pendant fixture features hundreds of tightly, and, oh so symmetrically strung 3/4” to 1/8” glass crystals framed by two brass rings which f...
Brass
Italian Tambour Drum Light Fixture with Brass Frame
Located in Troy, MI
New and made in Italy with Murano glass components. This hanging drum fixture is 32-1/2” in diameter with a polished brass frame and border of Murano glass pieces in a slightly iride...
Brass
Drum Shaped Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1940s French painted tole drum-shaped light fixture with milk glass inset.
Metal
Midcentury Lorin Marsh Polished Nickel Parchment Drum Chandelier Light Fixture
By Lorin Marsh
Located in Roslyn, NY
A wonderful Mid-Century Modern Lorin Marsh polished nickel parchment drum Chandelier / 6-Light Fixture. Currently: 50" H x 22" Round Height can be cut down to desired size.
Nickel
Dorothy Draper style Drum Ceiling Light
Located in Stamford, CT
Brass trimmed black painted metal drum shaped hanging light fixture with pierced wave pattern and frosted glass.
Sold
H 10 in W 17.5 in D 17.5 in
Flushmount Texas Lightsmith Style Mica Vintage Drum Fixture - Three Lights
Located in Lomita, CA
A combination of light and warmth combine to make this flushmount Mica shade drum fixture in wrought iron a great choice for a number of settings.
Wrought Iron
Midcentury Wood Painted Light Fixture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Unique midcentury drum shaped light fixture made of strips of painted wood.
Metal
J.T. Kalmar Elegant Cut Glass Flush Mount Light Fixture 1960s
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in New York, NY
Beautifully patterned, drum shape, cut glass light fixture by renowned Austrian lighting manufacturer J.T.
Metal
Copper Drum Light Fixture
Located in Chicago, IL
Contemporary copper drum light fixture. Wired for USA, four bulbs. Chain drop: 14.5".
Copper
French Iron Drum Three-Light Fixture with Screen Surround from the 1930s
Located in Atlanta, GA
This elegant French iron drum three-light fixture, circa 1930 would bring the pleasant ambiance of dimmed lighting into any room.
Iron
1960s California Studio Pottery Drum-Shaped Pendant Light Fixture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This example has a low, wide drum shape with raised vents. The light fixture holds a single, standard bulb and is fitted with a steel cable for hanging.
Steel
Vintage Red White Glass Bronze Snare Drum Flush Mount Light Fixture Chandelier
Located in Roslyn, NY
A whimsical vintage red enamel painted and white glass bronze mounted snare drum form flush mount light fixture with rewired Edison light bulb leading down from 3-rope twist chains.
Bronze
Missoni Home "Cartagena" Drum Light
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Oversized Missoni Home drum light fixture in graphic black and white Missoni Home Cartagena Fabric.
Art Deco Glass Drum Motif Light Fixture
Located in Long Island City, NY
An unusual Art Deco period three light chandelier having a wood shaft supporting 3 brass arms fitted with white glass globes decorated with snare drum motifs. Berlin, circa 1930.
Brass
Industrial Hanging Lights
Located in Houston, TX
vintage industrial drums, repurposed as hanging light fixture, original yellow paint, newly wired, priced individually
Steel
$6,800 / set
H 17.71 in W 13 in D 7.87 in
Barovier & Toso Midcentury Wall Lights Sconces, Glass & Brass, Italy, 1965
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Vienna, AT
Two pairs (4 pieces in total) of Midcentury sconces by Barovier and Toso, Italy, circa 1960- priced per pair Wonderful set of large wall lamps by the famous manufacturer Barovier &a...
Brass
Set of Six Gino Paroldo Grande Chandeliers in Brass, Italy 1950
By Gino Paroldo
Located in Almelo, NL
Set of Six Gino Paroldo Grande Chandeliers in Brass and Curved Glass, Italy 1950s In the 1950s, Italian designer Gino Paroldo created a set of six grande chandeliers made of brass a...
Metal, Brass
Midcentury Floor Lamp, circa 1970s
Located in Praha, CZ
Made in Hungary Made of metal, plastic Adjustable shades 2x60W, E27 or E26 Bulb With aged patina US adapter included Original condition.
Metal
Well Pendant 14"
By Allied Maker
Located in Glen Cove, NY
A spot bulb shoots light into a sandblasted glass dome that is suspended by a leather strap and brass hardware. The fixture creates a warm glow inside the glass as well as casting dr...
Brass
Poliedri Chandelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian modern chandelier with smoky brown polyhedron / polyhedral shaped Murano glass, mounted on white enameled metal frame, in the style of Venini and Carlo Scarpa / Made in Italy...
Murano Glass
$5,357
H 73.63 in W 15.75 in D 29.53 in
Wonderful and Rare Variation of the Famous Dornstab Floor Lamp
Located in Munich, DE
Shade redone with Josef Frank fabric.
Brass
"Flower" rattan chandelier
Located in Isle Sur Sorgue, FR
Wonderful "foliages" rattan 3 lights chandelier constituted of several removable leaves and an incredible central hand woven trunk. It looks like a flower with its petals when you lo...
Rattan
Italian, 1950s Mid-Century Enamel Floor Lamp
By Arteluce
Located in New York, NY
An original Mid-Century Italian floor lamp with a brass swing arm and decorative colored enamel to the neck and a Carrara marble base. Newly Rewired.
Marble, Brass, Enamel
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
$5,600
H 57.5 in W 17 in D 17 in
Swedish Designer, Floor Lamp, Metal, Brass, Rubber, Fabric, Sweden, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A black-lacquered metal, brass, black rubber and white fabric floor lamp designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1960s. In very good vintage condition, with light wear consistent with a...
Metal, Brass
Luma Large Suspension
Located in Paris, FR
Suspension Luma Large in natural handwoven rattan. With 1 bulb, lamp holder type E27. Max. power 20 W, 220 Volt, bulb not included. With electrical cable lenght 200 cm; steel cabl...
Rattan
$1,367 / set
H 13 in Dm 7.09 in
Pair of table lamps with brass structure and straw lampshades, 1970, Italy
Located in Milano, IT
Pair of table lamps with brass structure and straw lampshades, 1970, Italy Turned metal base, gilt finish. Cylindrical vienna straw fabric lampshade, metal inner structure. Working...
Metal, Brass
Set of 4 Atlantic Wall Lamps by Vitrika in Gold, 1970s
By Vitrika
Located in Rotterdam, NL
A set of four gold glass and brass Atlantic wall lamps that are produced by Danish lighting manufacturer Vitrika in the 1970s. Each lamp consists of two parts: a solid handmade gla...
Brass
Comete Pendant
Located in London, GB
Made to Order Piece This sculptural lighting piece is meticulously handcrafted and made to order, with dispatch within approximately 12 weeks. Each element is carefully shaped and fi...
Opal, Metal, Bronze, Steel
$7,694
H 19.89 in Dm 66.93 in
Rare and Elegant Mid Century Modern Floor Lamp or Standing Light Austria 1960s
Located in München, BY
Absolutely rare, elegant and highly decorative Mid-Century Modern floor lamp or standing light. Designed and manufactured probably in Austria, 1960s. Executed in teak, brass, metal ...
Metal, Brass, Aluminum
Italian Pendant Light
Located in Red Lion, PA
ITALIAN PRODUCTION ca. 1970. Pendant lamp with six lights, chromed metal structure, diffusers in curved gold and white lacquered metal. May need to be rewired
Metal
$1,400
H 22.25 in W 32.49 in D 14.18 in
Japanese Antique Black Tansu 1860s-1920s / Sideboard Nightstand Wabisabi
Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP
This is an old Japanese black Tansu chest. Its horizontally balanced proportions and deep black tone create a quiet sense of stability, bringing a calm visual weight to any space. Wi...
Cedar
$950 / item
H 25.6 in W 32.67 in D 13.78 in
New Black Wrought Iron Curule Bench with Cushion, Savonarola, Throne
Located in Miami, FL
New black wrought iron curule bench with cushion, Savonarola, Throne. Cushion included.
Iron
$2,750 / item
H 17.72 in Dm 14.97 in
Soda Blown Murano Glass High Coffee Table in Amber by Yiannis Ghikas
By Miniforms, Yiannis Ghikas
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Soda was born upside-down, with a puff of air. It weighs 20 kilos, and it is blown, drawn out and shaped by three master glassmakers. The result is a single volume of glass with thre...
Blown Glass
Cognac Leather Director's Chair
By Dario Alfonsi
Located in Milan, IT
Dark hues of vegetable-tanned leather and a beechwood frame finished with an ash wood varnish. Hand-sewn and assembled in Rome by Dario Alfonsi, this iconic collapsible chair express...
Leather, Beech
$2,735
H 10.75 in W 5.25 in D 4.4 in
Striking Art Nouveau Ceramic and Bronze-Mounted Vase in Victor Horta Style
By Victor Horta
Located in Lisse, NL
Top condition and pure elegance Art Nouveau vase. For the collectors of museum quality and condition Art Nouveau ceramics. This stunning Art Nouveau vase is decorated with the mos...
Bronze
Antique Handmade Wood Money Box with Hardware from 19th Century, China
Located in Yonkers, NY
An antique handmade Chinese money box with metal hardware from the 19th century. This rectangular box is made of two-tone wood. The front displays a dark brown bottom drawer that ope...
Brass
Pullman Ball Sconce
By Early Electrics Design Studio
Located in Peekskill, NY
This small, simple and elegant geometric style sconce is a nod to turn of the century modernist Joseph Hoffman at his best. It has the look of a train car sconce. It’s delicately com...
Brass
Pair of Small Brass and Tobacco Glass Globe Table Lamps
Located in Saint-Ouen-sur-Seine, IDF
Pair of small table lamps, made of a brass cylinder foot topped with an opened top glass globe tinted in a tobacco colour. Ideal for a bedside use thanks to their small size and dimm...
Brass
$1,975
H 15.75 in Dm 10 in
Austrian Biedermeier Wooden Compote with Classical Column Stand, circa 1840
Located in Atlanta, GA
This Austrian Biedermeier compote from the mid-19th century features a circular wooden bowl over an exquisite stand made of three elegant columns with ebonized wood capitals and base...
Wood
$6,950 / item
H 31 in W 80 in D 14 in
Long Black Walnut Console Table with Shelf, Minimalist Solid Wood Console
By Autonomous Furniture, Kirk Van Ludwig
Located in Victoria, BC
Long black walnut console table with shelf, designed for entryways, hallways, and behind-sofa placement in contemporary interiors. Crafted from solid black walnut, this piece emphas...
Walnut, Wood
$2,781
H 29.53 in Dm 17.72 in
1930 Alabaster Pendant With Rope Suspension and Alabaster Matching Canopy Sweden
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
Art Nouveau alabaster bowl pendant lamp, dated 1931. The lamp features a beautifully veined alabaster shade suspended by knotted cords, giving the piece a distinctive and decorative ...
Alabaster
A Pair of 19th Century Gustavian-Style Painted Doors
Located in New York, NY
A pair of Swedish Gustavian-Style hand-painted pine cabinet doors. By repute, these doors were painted Danish-Norwegian painter and art critic Poul 'Pola' Gauguin (1883-1961), the so...
Pine
Helen Sink
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Introducing the Helen Sink—a tribute to timeless elegance and enduring family heritage. Named in loving memory of Sean’s late grandmother, Helen, this piece embodies grace, strength,...
Onyx, Travertine, Marble
$4,548
H 33.86 in Dm 13.78 in
XL Ceramic Table Lamp by B. Rooke, New Blue Lampshade by R. Houben, 1970
By Bernard Rooke
Located in Rijssen, NL
Beautiful Large ceramic table lamp by R Rooke, Uk, 1970s. This lamp base brings refined elegance and rich visual appeal to any interior. With its beautiful shape, it offers a uniq...
Ceramic
$3,480
H 48 in W 80 in D 2.5 in
Antique Oil Painting on Canvas signed A.D. Bakker 'Tall Ship Kruzenshtern at Sea
Located in Dallas, TX
A grand Dutch marine oil on canvas portraying the legendary four masted barque Kruzenshtern on a reach at dusk. Painted in a restrained palette of sepia, pewter and pale gold, the sc...
Canvas, Wood, Paint
$22,500
H 33 in W 26 in D 44 in
Italian Baroque Rocking Chair by Pauly & Co., 19th Century Silver Leaf
By Pauly & Co.
Located in Queens, NY
Italian Venetian Grotto (19th cent.) silver gilt rocker with carved seashell seat & back and seahorse sides (att: Pauly et Cie, Venice)
Silver Leaf
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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