Coastal Boho Chic Polychromed Rattan, Willow and Reed Sailboat Chandelier
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Coastal Boho Chic Polychromed Rattan, Willow and Reed Sailboat Chandelier This coastal boho chic polychromed rattan, willow, and reed sailboat chandelier transforms the timeless sil...
Rattan, Reed, Willow
Midcentury, French Painted Iron Six-Light Sailboat Chandelier
Located in Dallas, TX
This interesting vintage chandelier was crafted in Normandy, France, circa 1960. Oblong in shape, the fixture has six newly wired lights and is hand painted in a beige, off-white pal...
Iron
Sold
H 30 in W 23 in D 11 in
Wonderful Beaded Crystal Bronze Sailboat Ship Boat Chandelier Five-Light Fixture
Located in Roslyn, NY
A wonderful sailboat chandelier decorated with etched gilt bronze detail, crystal beaded sails, crystal hull and five interior lights.
Crystal, Bronze
Vintage Boho Crystal Sailboat Chandelier
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Set sail on a sea of glamour with this exquisite vintage ship chandelier. A true work of art, this piece is masterfully crafted with a gilt brass frame, meticulously shaped into the ...
Crystal, Brass
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H 23.75 in W 27.5 in D 17 in
Early 20th Century French Painted Iron Six-Light Sailboat Chandelier
Located in Dallas, TX
At its center lies a beautifully detailed sailboat motif, depicted sailing atop stylized blue ocean waves.
Iron
An American 5-Light Sailboat form Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
A sailboat form chandelier, the off-white painted wooden frame in the form of a propeller issuing five arms with affixed sailboat with linen mast, the underside of each arm suspendin...
Glass, Wood
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H 21 in W 14 in D 6 in
Enchanting Italian Cut Crystal Sailboat Colorful Crystal Bead Chandelier Fixture
Located in Roslyn, NY
A very unusual Italian chandelier with beautiful cut crystal boat and delicate colored crystal beads that make a design in the form of sails. With a mainsail in front and the jib in...
Crystal
Beautiful Rare Venetian Chandelier Of A Sailboat With Hand Cut Crystals
Located in Larkspur, CA
Beautiful rare 20th century Venetian Chandelier of a sailboat with hand cut crystals, completely outfitted with sails, anchor and life boat.
Cast Bronze 5-Light "Sailboat Fixtures
By Lincoln Lighting Company
Located in Vancouver, BC
Highest quality polished bronze "Sailboat" drop fixtures, two available. Both are marked LINCOLN, which was a division of UNION ELECTRIC - these fixtures are very well designed and a...
Bronze
Lily Scalloped Pendant Shade, Hand-Woven Rattan, Country Style, UK
Located in Christchurch, GB
Meet our Lily Scalloped Pendant. A slightly more classic take on a scalloped pendant than our Etta Scalloped Pendant. With a handcrafted rattan chain to match the shade. Ethically ...
Rattan
Midcentury French Riviera Chandelier Rattan and Wicker, Italy 1960s
Located in Rome, IT
Midcentury beautiful hand-crafted chandelier in rattan and wicker with chain with round rattan links which can be shortened to adjust it to the desired height. Made in Italy in th...
Bamboo, Wicker, Straw, Rattan
Italian Midcentury Rattan Wicker Pendant Light / Lantern
Located in Barcelona, ES
Mid-century Modern Rattan Woven Wicker Pendant Lamp / Hanging Light Beautiful Mid-Century Modern woven wicker wire and rattan pendant lamp / lantern, Italy, 1950s. The woven wicker c...
Wicker, Rattan, Cane
$1,062
H 31.5 in Dm 19.69 in
Timeless Elegance Exclusive Mid-Century Rattan Sculptural Pendant Light, 1970s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Elevate your modern interior with a rare piece of design history. This architectural vintage globe pendant from the 1950s/60s represents the perfect synergy between historical crafts...
Rattan
Retro Rattan Scalloped Pendant Light, Italian Riviera - 52 cm
Located in Christchurch, GB
Add a vintage touch to your home with our Retro Pendant Shade. Ethically handcrafted with a traditional woven rattan design and a unique ring design on the outside, making for a show...
Rattan
$2,227
H 38.59 in Dm 13 in
Rattan and Wicker Wire Italian Modernist Conic Pendant / Hanging Light, 1960s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Mid-Century Modern woven wicker wire and rattan conical shaped lantern or pendant ceiling lamp. Italy, 1960s. The woven wicker shade of this lamp is accented by vertical rattan stic...
Wire
Giant Hand-Woven Rattan and Bamboo Pendant Lamp, Vintage 1970s, 68cm
Located in Hannover, DE
This beautiful and oversized hand-woven pendant lamp is truly special. The design of this lamp is inspired by the beauty of flowers, and it's a real work of art. The craftsmanship is...
Bamboo, Rattan
$2,456
H 27.17 in Dm 13.39 in
French Modernist Rattan Pendant Lantern / Hanging Light with Chinoiserie Accents
Located in Barcelona, ES
Pagoda suspension lamp, rattan, bamboo, France, 1960s. Mid-Century Modern bamboo and rattan oriental inspired pagoda shaped pendant or hanging light. This handcrafted ceiling lamp f...
Bamboo, Cane, Rattan
$2,056Sale Price|20% Off
H 31.89 in W 20.08 in D 20.08 in
Large Italian Modernist Wicker Bamboo Bell Pendant Chandelier, 1960s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Mid-Century Modern two-tone woven wicker wire and bamboo large bell pendant chandelier / hanging light. Italy, 1960s. This beautiful suspension lamp features a bamboo and wicker wir...
Wire
$356Sale Price|58% Off
H 40.56 in Dm 16.54 in
Mid-Century Wicker And Rattan Chandelier Italian Design 1960s
Located in Palermo, IT
Mid-Century wicker and rattan chandelier, Italian design 1960s E27 lamp, intact and in good condition. Diameter 42 cm, height 33 cm (103 cm with the chain).
Wicker, Rattan
Italian Modernist Rattan & Wicker Wire Pendant Hanging Light, 1950s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Mid-century Modern Rattan Woven Wicker Pendant Light Beautiful Mid-Century Modern woven wicker wire and rattan pendant lamp / lantern, Italy, 1950s. The woven wicker cylindrical shad...
Wire
$587 / item
H 10.63 in Dm 27.56 in
Luna Rattan Pendant Chandelier, XL, Hand-Woven Rattan, UK Design, 70cm
Located in Christchurch, GB
Our Luna Rattan Pendant shade (XL) is available in 2 sizes and 2 colours. The natural rattan fits in effortlessly with almost any style of decor. This ceiling light/lampshade has an...
Rattan
Vintage Woven Rattan Dime Chandelier
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Elevate your interior with this striking monumental rattan dome chandelier, a masterclass in organic texture and mid-century artisanal weaving. Hand-crafted from durable natural fibe...
Metal
$731Sale Price|32% Off
H 26.38 in Dm 14.97 in
Rustic Mid-Century Wicker Pendant Lamp, Handwoven in Spain, c. 1960s
Located in Valencia, VC
Charming Rustic Mid-Century Spanish Handwoven Wicker Pendant Lamp An absolutely delightful rustic Mid-Century Spanish pendant lamp featuring a beautifully handwoven dual-shade design...
Wicker, Rattan
Midcentury Rattan and Bamboo Chandelier Pendant, Italy 1960s
Located in Rome, IT
Midcentury beautiful handcrafted chandelier in rattan and bamboo with chain in rattan. Made in Italy in the 1960s. It will be gorgeous hanging over a kitchen's table or dining ar...
Metal
Etta Scalloped Rattan Pendant Shade, Large Teak
Located in Christchurch, GB
Our Etta Scalloped Pendant has a scalloped edging and a decorative rattan chain attached that hangs from the ceiling. There is no fixture inside the lampshade, meaning it can work wi...
Rattan
$4,800
H 22.25 in W 23.25 in D 1 in
Framed Stunning Chinese Qing Dynasty Kesi Peacock Third Rank Badge
Located in Atlanta, GA
A silk civil rank badge panel beautifully framed in a gilt Baux bamboo carved wood frame circa Qing dynasty mid-19th century. The square rank badge is known in Chinese as Buzi which ...
Silk
Rare Japanese Woven Bamboo Basket Tanabe Chikuhosai Original Box
Located in Atlanta, GA
A rare woven bamboo basket by Tanabe Chikuhosai (1868-1945), the eldest brother of one of the most celebrated Japanese bamboo artist Tanabe Chikuunsai I (1876-1931), who developed a ...
Bamboo
Set of Silver Plated Anchor Sconces, Sold in Pairs
Located in New York, NY
A set of 4 American, circa 1940's silver-plated anchor sconces. Sold in pairs. Measurements: Height: 16.5″ Width: 14″ Depth (projection): 6″
Metal
$9,800
H 7.25 in Dm 6.25 in
Fine Japanese Satsuma Vase by Ryozan Okamoto for Yasuda Company Meiji Period
Located in Atlanta, GA
A finely decorated Japanese satsuma ceramic vase by Ryozan Okamoto (c.1820s-1910s) for Yasuda. Ryozan is the head artist working for Yasuda company, a Japanese ceramic makers and dea...
Ceramic
Korean Wedding Box on Stand Lacquer with MOP Inlays
Located in Atlanta, GA
A black lacquered wood wedding box known as Ham in Korea with a conforming stand. Based on the construction and design, the piece is likely dated to early 20th century (Korean Empire...
Mother-of-Pearl, Wood, Lacquer
Antique Gold Brass Advertisement Ashtray - Coates & Co. Gin 1900s
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
An early metal advertising ashtray for Coates & Co. Gin. This rare piece was an advertising gift for the Coates & Co. Gin company. We've seen several that are in white with black let...
Metal
Large Japanese Porcelain Dragon Vase by Makuzu Kozan Meiji Period
By Makuzu Kozan
Located in Atlanta, GA
Made by the studio of the legendary Japanese imperial potter Makuzu Kozan (1842-1916), this is a large porcelain vase glazed in a soft yellow color with a subtle gradient, on top of ...
Ceramic
A studio art ceramic sculpture of two mermaids, mid 20th century
Located in View Park, CA
A very special studio art ceramic pottery sculpture of two - perhaps lesbian - mermaids sharing a secret, signed, mid twentieth century. This unique sculpture also doubles as a catch...
Ceramic, Pottery
$6,800 / item
H 10.25 in Dm 12 in
Striking Ceramic Jar Vase with Flowing Glaze by Vivika and Otto Heino
By Otto and Vivika Heino
Located in Atlanta, GA
A ceramic vessel in the form of a "moon jar" with a near sphere shape on a small base with a small mouth opening. The form was celebrated in Korean Joseon pottery and its form and ph...
Ceramic
Helmet Crest Ngoin Mask from Cameroon Africa
Located in Atlanta, GA
This Helmet Crest mask is categorized as a “Babanki” style Ngoin mask from Northwestern provinces of Cameroon circa first half of 20th century. In part of highland area called “Camer...
Wood
Large Ceramic Shallow Bowl with Brilliant Blue Glaze by Toshiko Takaezu
By Toshiko Takaezu
Located in Atlanta, GA
A glazed ceramic shallow bowl circa 1960s made by Japanese American artist Toshiko Takaezu (American, 1922 - 2011), whose work was heavily influenced by the Japanese ceramic traditio...
Ceramic
Garra Hook Sculpture on Display Stand Mid-Sepik River Papua New Guinea
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Garra hook by Bahinemo People of Hustein Mountains from Mid-Sepik River region in Papua New Guinea. The highly sculptural mask is one of the most iconic and mysterious designs from...
Wood
Guere Mask from Cote d'Ivoire Africa with Sotheby's Sticker
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Guere wood mask with paint and fiber remnant from We people displayed on a metal stand. The We people (also known as the Krahn or Guere) are an indigenous African people that inhab...
Wood
Fine Korean Box with Tray Iron with Silver Inlay Joseon Dynasty
Located in Atlanta, GA
A fine Korean iron box with intricate silver inlay dated to the late Joseon Dynasty circa 19th century. The body of the box is made from iron of a heavy weight although the wear on t...
Silver, Iron
Lwalwa Mother Figure Holding Baby DR Congo Africa with Provenance
Located in Atlanta, GA
A finely carved Lwalwa maternity figure holding a baby from Democratic Republic of Congo in Central Africa circa 20th century. The statue was acquired in 2006 from the collection of ...
Wood
Gabon Punu Granary Door Panel on Custom Stand with Provenance
Located in Atlanta, GA
A wonderful Punu wooden door panel (one of the original pair) with the iconic carved female figure circa mid-20th century. These door panels were used for granary in Gabon. The door ...
Wood
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.