Paavo Tynell Brass & Perforated Red Metal Ceiling Light Model K2-58, Idman 1950s
By Idman, Paavo Tynell
Located in Helsinki, FI
A lively Paavo Tynell pendant lamp crafted in brass and painted red metal, distinguished by the designer's iconic perforations. This model features a distinct fishtail and diamond pe...
Metal, Brass
Paavo Tynell Brass & Perforated Red Metal Ceiling Light Model K2-58, Idman 1950s
By Idman, Paavo Tynell
Located in Helsinki, FI
A lively Paavo Tynell pendant lamp crafted in brass and painted red metal, distinguished by the designer's iconic perforations. This model features a distinct fishtail and diamond pe...
Metal, Brass
Paavo Tynell Adjustable Ceiling Light A1982MS, Perforated Brass, Idman 1950s
By Idman, Paavo Tynell
Located in Helsinki, FI
The counterweight lamp models showcase Tynell's genius as a lamp designer. This feature makes these lamps suitable for all kinds of rooms with different ceiling heights as the height...
Metal, Brass
Paavo Tynell Adjustable Ceiling Light Model A1965, Perforated Brass Taito 1950s
By Paavo Tynell, Taito
Located in Helsinki, FI
The counterweight lamp models showcases Tynell`s genius as a lamp designer. This model makes these lamps suitable for all kinds of rooms with different ceiling heights. This lamp is ...
Metal, Brass
Black Perforated Metal Ceiling Mount Light, France, 1950
Located in Culver City, CA
Black perforated metal ceiling mount light, France 1950.
Brass, Metal
Mategot Style Ceiling Light
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
French 4 arm ceiling light with perforated metal cone shades and brass arms.
Metal
Boris Lacroix Adjustable Ceiling Light
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Tri-arm adjustable ceiling light with perforated metal cans and original sockets
Metal
Italian Red Counter Balance Light
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Italian ceiling light with fabulous perforated red metal detail on the shade.
Metal, Brass
Paavo Tynell Perforated Brass Ceiling Light Model 1965, Idman 1950s
By Idman, Paavo Tynell
Located in Helsinki, FI
Paavo Tynell originally designed this classic model no. 1965 for the Finnish market before adapting it with a counterweight to meet American safety regulations, which prohibited lamp...
Metal, Brass
Unique Pendant Fixture by Richard Weissenberger
Located in New York, NY
Studio-made ceiling light with enameled and perforated metal elements.
Yellow Ceiling Light in Perforated Metal, 1970s
Located in Ixelles, Bruxelles
Design Period - Seventies Measurements - Width 45 cm x Depth 45 cm x Height 26 cm (Wire length 50cm) Materials - Metal Color - Yellow Light wear consistent with age and use. Som...
Metal
Ceiling light in perforated metal, Post-Modern, Netherlands
Located in Saint Leonards-on-sea, England
Postmodernism late 20th-century, elegant ceiling light made out of a continuous perforated metal.
Metal, Sheet Metal, Wire
Green & Yellow Ceiling Light in Perforated Metal, 1970s
Located in Ixelles, Bruxelles
Design Period - Seventies Measurements - Width 40 cm x Depth 40 cm x Height 20 cm (Wire length 40cm) Materials - Metal Color - Yellow, Green Condition - Good Comments - Ligh...
Metal
Very Rare Mathieu Mategot Ceiling Light
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in Miami, FL
A Very Rare MATHIEU MATÉGOT Ceiling light. 1950s Painted perforated metal, painted metal, plastic.
Metal
Sold
H 9.06 in W 9.45 in D 9.45 in
Paavo Tynell White and Brass Ceiling Lamp Model 9068 for Idman, Finland, 1950
By Paavo Tynell, Idman Oy
Located in Woudrichem, NL
Starry sky ceiling light made of white perforated enameled metal and brass, with a frosted glass diffuser.
Brass, Metal
Paavo Tynell '1965' Pendant Lamp in Red for GUBI
By Paavo Tynell, Gubi
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Paavo Tynell '1965' Pendant Lamp in Red for GUBI Originally designed by Paavo Tynell in 1947, this authorized GUBI re-edition is executed in a perforated brass metal shade with whi...
Brass, Metal
Paavo Tynell, Perforated Brass Ceiling Pendant Model 1953, Taito 1950s
By Paavo Tynell, Taito Oy
Located in Helsinki, FI
Very rare ceiling lamp model 1953 in its original condition by Finnish designer Paavo Tynell (1890–1973) for Taito. The brass shade is perforated and the diffuser underneath is made ...
Brass
$1,500Sale Price / item|40% Off
H 10.2 in Dm 18.1 in
Paavo Tynell 'A1965' Counterweight Pendant Lamp in Brass
By Paavo Tynell, Gubi
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Paavo Tynell 'A1965' counterweight pendant lamp in brass. Originally designed by Paavo Tynell in 1947, this authorized GUBI re-edition is executed in a perforated brass metal shade...
Brass, Metal
Grand Paavo Tynell Perforated Brass Ceiling Pendant, Idman 1950s
By Idman, Paavo Tynell
Located in Helsinki, FI
A large brass ceiling lamp by the master of Finnish lighting design Paavo Tynell. This sizable brass lamp has a diameter of 60cm and is considerably larger than models more commonly ...
Brass
$2,522
H 29.53 in Dm 14.97 in
Einar Bäckström, pendant lamp 5302, perforated brass & steel, Sweden, 1950s
By Einar Backstrom
Located in Forserum, SE
A striking Scandinavian mid-century pendant lamp, model 5302, produced in Sweden during the 1950s by Einar Bäckströms Metallvarufabrik. The lamp consists of three individually suspen...
Brass, Steel
$100,907
H 51.19 in Dm 23.63 in
Large Commissioned Paavo Tynell Perforated Brass Ceiling Pendant, Idman 1950s
By Idman, Paavo Tynell
Located in Helsinki, FI
A large brass ceiling lamp by the master of Finnish lighting design Paavo Tynell. This sizable brass lamp has a diameter of 60cm and is considerably larger than models more commonly ...
Brass
Stilnovo Red Enamel Metal and Brass Italian 3 Light Chandelier, 1950s
By Stilnovo
Located in Roma, IT
Stunning three light chandelier in red enameled metal and brass. This elegant and unique piece was designed by Stilnovo and produced in Italy during the 1950s. Fully original and in...
Metal, Brass
Italian Perforated Metal Pendant Lamp with Brass Details, 1940s
Located in Benalmadena, ES
Perforated metal pendant lamp manufactured in Italy during the 1940s. Structural composition features a wide, circular top disc reflector that redirects light downward while allowing...
Metal, Brass
$3,440
H 47.25 in Dm 11.82 in
Model ER99 Brass Pendant Light with Counterweight by Itsu, Finland, 1950s
By Itsu, Paavo Tynell
Located in Karis, Nyland
An original Finnish pendant light with counterweight mechanism, produced by Itsu in the 1950s. Model ER99 features a softly domed brass shade paired with a cylindrical brass counterw...
Brass
Paavo Tynell '1965' Pendant Lamp in Brass for GUBI
By Gubi, Paavo Tynell
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Paavo Tynell '1965' Pendant Lamp in Brass for GUBI The '1965' Pendant was originally designed by Paavo Tynell in 1948. Like many of his best known designs, the pendant was designed ...
Brass, Metal
Mid Century Ernst Igl Perforated Suspension Pendant Lamp
By Ernest Igl
Located in Hamden, CT
Ernst Igl suspension. Classic Igl perforated design. Verified original E-26 medium base socket, white plastic cord. Minor tarnish, dings, scuffs, bends and/or patination as largely s...
Enamel, Steel
$18,920
H 9.85 in Dm 17.72 in
Ceiling Lamp, Model 9045, in Brass & Opaline Glass by Paavo Tynell, 1950s
By Paavo Tynell
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
This rare ceiling lamp, model 9045, designed by Paavo Tynell and produced by Taito Oy in Finland, is a quintessential example of mid-century Scandinavian lighting that marries refine...
Brass
Paavo Tynell Chandelier, Model K2-10, 1955
By Paavo Tynell, Idman
Located in Amarillo, TX
Paavo Tynell chandelier Model K2-10 Manufacture: Idman, Finland, circa 1955. Enameled steel, glass, brass. Measures: 9 diameter x 15 height inches.
Brass, Steel
$637Sale Price|52% Off
H 30.32 in Dm 5.71 in
Scandinavian Midcentury Red Glass and Brass Pendant, 1950s
Located in NUEMBRECHT, NRW
This unusual pendant was manufactured in Sweden in the 1950s. It is made of brass and has got a red and white (dotted) opal glass lampshade. I would call the red color tomato. Con...
Opal, Brass
Ceiling Lamp in Brass and Glass by Paavo Tynell, 1950's
By Paavo Tynell
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Ceiling Lamp in Brass and Glass by Paavo Tynell, 1950's Additional Information: Material: Brass and glass Style: Mid century, Scandinavian Rare ceiling lamp model A1965 Produced by ...
Brass
$10,732
H 45.28 in Dm 17.72 in
Paavo Tynell Brass Perforated Adjustable Ceiling Light Model 1965, Taito 1950s
By Taito Oy, Paavo Tynell
Located in Helsinki, FI
Paavo Tynell created the counter weight lamp design in response to American lamp specifications, that did not allow lamps to hang by electricity cords on their own. The result was a ...
Aluminum, Brass
Pivot Single Wall Sconce with Articulating Arms in Brass
By Christopher Gentner
Located in Chicago, IL
The Pivot LED series with its articulated arm and adjustable head this brass lamp, is not only multidimensional, but it is an ever changing line drawing that nestles into a room. Rem...
Brass
Brass and Leather Meander Flexible Arm Wall Light
Located in Pound Ridge, NY
Brass and leather wrapped meander wall or ceiling mounted light fixture, shown in natural blue indigo leather and brushed brass. Adjustable arms allow for your own stylish poses. Ava...
Brass
$441 / item
H 15.75 in W 5.91 in D 6.7 in
Opaline Glass Brass Vintage Cast Iron Double Sconces Wall Lights
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Double vintage brass and cast iron sconce wall lamp Brass top with opaline glass Diameter cast iron wall piece 10.5 cm / 4”. 2 holes to secure. Weight: 2.50 kg / 5.5 lb Priced pe...
Brass, Iron
Meander Leather and Brass Flexible Single Sconce
Located in Pound Ridge, NY
Add color and flexibility to any room with the Meander One Arm Reading Light, an adjustable wall-mounted light fixture, with flexible leather wrapped arm. Shown here in orange leath...
Brass
ADA Aperture - Alabaster 10"
By Allied Maker
Located in Glen Cove, NY
A scaled version of our Aperture Sconce with an Alabaster diffuser. Under 4” in depth to meet standards of the Americans with Disabilities Act for commercial walkways.
Brass
$5,916Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 25.99 in Dm 29.53 in
Semi-Rezzonico Chandelier 8arms Amber, Green, Colors Murano Glass by Multiforme
By Multiforme
Located in Venezia, Veneto
Semi Rezzonico chandelier 8 arms, on 2 levels in amber and green Murano glass multicolor flowers in vitreous paste by Multiforme This is an artistic model manufactured by our skille...
Blown Glass
Iris Wall Sconce by Modu Studio
By Modu Studio
Located in New York, NY
The Iris Wall Sconces a handcrafted lighting fixture, which incorporates solid wood, alabaster and liquid bronze to create a unique appearance. Traditional techniques such as casting...
Alabaster, Bronze
$2,236 / set
H 25.6 in Dm 9.45 in
Opaline Glass & Burnished Brass Tassel Ball Pendants, Germany 1930s, Set of 2
Located in NUEMBRECHT, NRW
German Art Deco Opaline Pendants, 1930s, Bauhaus era The lights feature elegant German Art Deco design with a patinated brass rod and canopy, complemented by a decorative moss green...
Brass
Workstead Signal Sconce in Hand Finished Bronze
By Workstead
Located in Floyd, VA
The SIGNAL SCONCE features a hand-blown glass globe suspended from a luminous metal back plate by a pair of metal pins. A sinuous pull chain is weighted by a slender bar, giving the ...
Bronze
$1,560 / item
H 6 in W 4.25 in D 18 in
LUread FS Sconce by Lumfardo Luminaires, Brass & Aluminum Design
By Lumfardo Luminaires
Located in Inglewood, CA
A foldable and swing version of our original LUread Sconce with a foldable and swingable articulated arm to allow for more variance in light direction. Made from solid brass and a ha...
Aluminum, Brass
$2,637 / item
H 33.47 in Dm 55.12 in
Italian Adjustable Three-Arm Triennale Style Chandelier, Brass Patinated
By Arteluce, Stilnovo
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
The chandelier draws inspiration from the iconic 1950s light fixtures made by the mid-century modern Italian studios. Every detail of this lamp is meticulously crafted. The arms and...
Metal, Aluminum, Brass
$4,357 / item
H 47.25 in Dm 78.75 in
Twelve Arms Natural Patina Brass Chandelier, Ivory Pivoting Heads, Twin Bulbs
By Arteluce, Stilnovo
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
Monumental 80in - 2 meter diameter chandelier. Mid-Century style twelve arms spider chandelier with ivory head and natural brass. A statement piece for a large living room, public sp...
Metal, Brass
LUread FS Sconces 'Black' by Lumfardo Luminaires
By Lumfardo Luminaires
Located in Inglewood, CA
A foldable and swing version of our original Lumfardo Luminaires LUread Sconces with a foldable and swingable articulated arm to allow for more variance in light direction. Made from...
Aluminum, Brass
$258 / item
H 8.67 in W 5.52 in D 9.45 in
French Sconces Wall Lamps with Brass & Clear Holophane Glass
Located in Amsterdam, NL
French sconce, wall lamp Heavy clear reeded Holophane glass. Brass wall piece and arm diameter brass wall mount: 10 cm / 3.93” 3 holes to secure E14 bulb holder Weight: 1.20 kg / ...
Brass
On Hold|$4,907
H 24.02 in Dm 19.69 in
Large Mid-Century Modern Valinte Table Lamp in Brass & Rattan, Finland 1950s
By Valinte Oy
Located in Helsinki, FI
A striking and unusually large Finnish Mid-Century Modern table lamp by Valinte, manufactured in the 1950s. Elegant in its simplicity yet sculptural in its form, the lamp is defined ...
Brass, Metal
$7,797
H 7.09 in Dm 21.66 in
Round Opaline Flush Mount with Brass Ornaments, Lisa Johansson-Papé, Orno 1950s
By Orno Stockmann, Lisa Johansson-Pape
Located in Helsinki, FI
A rare and stunning flush mount by Lisa Johansson-Papé for Orno. This model features a circular beige opaline glass and a removable decorative brass rim. The fixture has three light ...
Brass, Metal
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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