$3,040Sale Price / set|20% Off
Large Pair of Vintage, Marine Kitchen Pendant Lights
By Mark Bell
Located in Berkeley, CA
Scene opens on a designer and their client standing in a rough in kitchen space. Through the future floor-to-ceiling patio glass, they look out on the sun cresting the water's edge...
Aluminum, Brass, Copper
Vintage French Hanging Two Lamp Pendant Chandelier Ideal for a Kitchen Island
Located in Highwood, IL
Vintage French Hanging Two-Pendent Light Chandelier. This was purchased decades ago in the South of France and was hidden upstairs in a storage room for long than I care to remember....
Metal
Antique Art Deco Opaline Glass Kitchen Pendant Light
By English School
Located in Stockbridge, GB
Antique Church Opaline Milk Glass Art Deco Pendant Light – A An original opaline glass pendant light salvaged from school. The light has a milk glass conical opaline shade and an or...
Brass
Antique Holophane Prismatic Glass Church Kitchen Island Pendant Light
By Holophane
Located in Stockbridge, GB
Antique 10″ Holophane Church Pendant 2 Part Reflector Refractor Light – F A classic original Holophane ‘Reflector Refractor’ glass pendant light retaining its original gallery and c...
Aluminum, Brass, Copper
Antique Art Deco Church Opaline Glass Kitchen Pendant Light
By English School
Located in Stockbridge, GB
Antique Church Opaline Milk Glass Globe Pendant Light – B An original opaline glass pendant light salvaged from Devon Church . The light has a milk glass opaline shade and an origin...
Brass
Antique Holophane Glass Church Kitchen Island Brass Pendant Light
By Jefferson Electric Co.
Located in Stockbridge, GB
Large Antique Glass Holophane Frill Pendant Light – AM A scarcely found large sized antique frill glass prismatic pendant light shade which looks great both lit and unlit. The light...
Brass
Antique Jefferson Moonstone Glass Church Kitchen Island Brass Pendant Light
By Jefferson Electric Co.
Located in Stockbridge, GB
Antique Jefferson Moonstone Glass Pendant Light – B An antique moonstone pendant light with a pressed opaque glass shade has a traditional fluted design. The light retains its origi...
Brass
Antique Jefferson Moonstone Glass Church Kitchen Island Brass Pendant Light
By Jefferson Electric Co.
Located in Stockbridge, GB
Antique Jefferson Moonstone Glass Pendant Light An antique moonstone pendant light with a pressed opaque glass shade has a traditional fluted design. The light retains its original ...
Brass
Antique French Holophane Prismatic Glass Church Kitchen Ceiling Pendant Light
By Holophane
Located in Stockbridge, GB
Antique Decorative Acorn Holophane Brass Pendant Light – A An elegant antique Holophane brass pendant light. The light has retained its original dark aged brass gallery , which has ...
Brass
Antique French Holophane Prismatic Glass Church Kitchen Ceiling Pendant Light
By Holophane
Located in Stockbridge, GB
Antique Reclaimed Glass Holophane Pendant Light – AF A vintage bell shaped Holophane glass prismatic pendant light shade which looks great both lit and unlit. The light has retained...
Aluminum
Antique Art Deco Schoolhouse Church Opaline Glass Kitchen Pendant Light
By English School
Located in Stockbridge, GB
Antique Church Opaline Pendant Light – AR An original opaline glass pendant light. The light has a milk glass opaline shade and original brass hanging gallery. The stepped brass gal...
Brass
Antique Holophane Prismatic Glass Church Kitchen Island Brass Pendant Light
By Holophane
Located in Stockbridge, GB
Antique Reclaimed Holophane Glass Pendant Light – M An original antique Holophane glass prismatic pendant light shade . The light has retained its original Holophane gallery left in...
Aluminum, Brass, Copper
Large 12" Antique Holophane Prismatic Glass Church Kitchen Brass Pendant Light
By Holophane
Located in Stockbridge, GB
Antique 12″ Large Holophane Church Pendant 2 Part Reflector Refractor Light – A A larger than standard original Holophane ‘Reflector Refractor’ glass pendant light retaining its or...
Brass
Antique French Coolie Milk Glass Brass Pendant Kitchen Task Lamp Light
Located in Stockbridge, GB
The light has an aged brass gallery. Great as a pendant light on its own or in a group in the kitchen or work room.
Brass
Antique Holophane Prismatic Glass Church Kitchen Island Brass Wall Light
By Holophane
Located in Stockbridge, GB
Antique 8″ Holophane Ripple-Lite Church Pendant Light -A A prismatic glass wall light Manufactured by ‘Holophane’. The light has its original aged brass metal gallery, stamped with ...
Aluminum, Brass
Antique Jefferson Moonstone Glass Church Kitchen Island Brass Wall Sconce Light
By Jefferson Electric Co.
Located in Stockbridge, GB
Antique Brass Jefferson Moonstone Glass Wall Light – A An antique moonstone wall light with a brass wall bracket. The shade is pressed opaque glass with a traditional fluted design....
Brass
Timeless Venetian Murano Pendant Light, Mouthblown Glass with Dots by Barbini
By Alfredo Barbini
Located in Lisse, NL
With the light switched on it radiates a beautiful warm light creating just the right atmosphere in your living room, your bedroom or in your kitchen. This vintage Venetian pendant i...
Metal, Chrome
Vintage Danish Silver Necklace with Porcelain Pendant by Royal Copenhagen 1960s
By Royal Copenhagen, Anton Michelsen
Located in Asaa, DK
Vintage Danish silver necklace with porcelain pendant by Royal Copenhagen 1960s. Scandinavian modern necklace in Sterling silver. Pendant in silver and very light grey porcelain in ...
Sterling Silver
$297Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Sterling Silver Perfume Holder Pendant with Blue Stone, Ornate Filigree
Located in Wembley, GB
Vintage Sterling Silver Perfume Holder Pendant with Blue Stone, Ornate Filigree Discover the timeless elegance of this exquisite vintage sterling silver perfume holder pendant, a be...
Silver, Silver Plate, Sterling Silver, Silver Leaf
6 Crystal Bottom Vintage Kitchen Pendant Lights, circa 1925
Located in Prescott, AZ
Six matching, priced each. One of the larger of this type of "Schoolhouse" style electric ceiling fixtures with the crystal bottom we have seen. The crystal glass bottom is held in ...
Nickel
Vintage Pink/Lilac Kitchen Dressing Room Fixture vintagelights
Located in Prescott, US
Dark pink or lilac colored porcelain ceiling fitter with matching dark pink and flower design on the globe. Both in excellent condition with no cracks and no noticeable chips on eith...
Ceramic
Antique Vintage Industrial Cast Enamel Pendant Kitchen Light
By Maxlume
Located in Stockbridge, GB
ndustrial Cast Enamel Pendant Light By Maxlume An early original enamel factory light by Maxlume. The upper part is cast metal embossed with the manufacturer’s details. There is a g...
Enamel, Steel
Antique Holophane Prismatic Glass Church Kitchen Ceiling Pendant Light
By Holophane
Located in Stockbridge, GB
Antique Reclaimed Holophane Glass Pendant Light – L A vintage bell shaped Holophane glass prismatic pendant light shade which looks great both lit and unlit. The light has retained ...
Aluminum, Brass, Copper
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H 8.67 in Dm 11.03 in
Antique Jefferson Moonstone Glass Church Kitchen Island Brass Pendant Light
By Jefferson Electric Co.
Located in Stockbridge, GB
Antique Original Jefferson Moonstone Glass Pendant Light An original moonstone pendant light by the renowned maker Jefferson & Co USA, the light retains its makers mark stamped ...
Brass
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H 11.82 in Dm 14.18 in L 11.82 in
Antique Jefferson Moonstone Glass Church Kitchen Island Brass Pendant Light
By Jefferson Electric Co.
Located in Stockbridge, GB
Antique Jefferson Moonstone Glass Pendant Light An antique moonstone pendant light with a pressed opaque glass shade has a traditional fluted design. The light retains its original ...
Brass
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H 10.24 in Dm 11.82 in
Antique Holophane Prismatic Glass Church Kitchen Island Brass Pendant Light
By Holophane
Located in Stockbridge, GB
Antique Holophane Ripple-Lite Church Pendant Light -C A prismatic glass pendant light Manufactured by ‘Holophane’. The light has retained its original coppered brass metal gallery, ...
Aluminum, Brass, Copper
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H 11.03 in Dm 10.24 in
Antique Holophane Prismatic Glass Church Kitchen Brass Ceiling Pendant Light
By Holophane
Located in Stockbridge, GB
Antique Reclaimed Holophane Glass Pendant Light – W A vintage bell shaped Holophane glass prismatic pendant light shade which looks great both lit and unlit. The light has retained ...
Aluminum, Brass, Copper
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H 14.18 in Dm 14.57 in
Mint Green Antique Industrial Enamel Factory Warehouse Pendant Kitchen Light
Located in Stockbridge, GB
Mint Green Industrial Pendant Light A stunning industrial factory light shade salvaged from a printing factory in the Ukraine. The light consists of two parts, a large enamelled spu...
Enamel, Steel
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H 10.24 in Dm 10.04 in
Pair of Antique Holophane Prismatic Glass Church Kitchen Brass Pendant Light
By Holophane
Located in Stockbridge, GB
Pair of Large Antique Glass Holophane Frill Pendant Lights A pair of large antique frill glass prismatic pendant light shade which look great both lit and unlit. The lights have ret...
Brass
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H 7.49 in Dm 13.78 in
Large Antique French Coolie Milk Glass Brass Pendant Kitchen Task Lamp Light
Located in Stockbridge, GB
Large French Coolie Milk Glass Pendant Light – A A larger than standard glass coolie pendant light.
Brass
Antique French Art Deco Opaline Glass Skyscraper Kitchen Pendant Light
Located in Stockbridge, GB
Art Deco Antique Skyscraper Pendant Light A fabulous speckled amber glass pendant light with a stunning Art Deco geometric shape often called the ‘skyscraper’. The brass gallery fin...
Brass
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H 10.24 in Dm 7.88 in
Pair of Antique Holophane Prismatic Glass Copper Church Kitchen Pendant Lights
By Holophane
Located in Stockbridge, GB
Pair of Antique Holophane Copper Pendant Lights An elegant pair of antique Holophane pendant lights . The lights have retained their original copper galleries and brass fittings, wh...
Brass
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H 14.18 in Dm 10.24 in
Pair of Antique Holophane Prismatic Glass Church Kitchen Ceiling Pendant Lights
By Holophane
Located in Stockbridge, GB
Pair of Antique Reclaimed Glass Holophane Wall Lights – B A matching pair of antique glass prismatic wall lights. The lights have retained their original heavy cast wall brackets, g...
Aluminum
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H 12.21 in Dm 5.91 in
Pair of Antique Holopahne Cube Opaline Glass Brass Church Kitchen Pendant Lights
By Holophane
Located in Stockbridge, GB
Pair of Holophane Antique Opaline Cube Pendant Lights An unusual pair of antique opaline pendant lights in an art deco style . The lights have cube shaped opaline glass shades with ...
Brass
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H 2.37 in W 1.58 in D 0.4 in
Vintage Sterling Silver Pendant Signed by Ragnar Skalstad, Norway 1960s
Located in Benalmadena, ES
A wonderful vintage sterling silver pendant from the 1960s, signed by renowned Norwegian designer Ragnar Skalstad. This unique piece stands out for its elegant Scandinavian design, a...
Silver
Antique Holophane Prismatic Glass Church Kitchen Island Pendant Light
By Holophane
Located in Stockbridge, GB
Antique Holophane Church Pendant 2 Part Reflector Light – D An original Holophane ‘Reflector Refractor’ glass pendant light retaining its original gallery and components. The metalw...
Aluminum, Brass, Copper
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H 28.94 in W 75.99 in D 43.51 in
Large Vintage Suspended Billiards Light, English, Lamp, Games Room, Kitchen
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a large vintage suspended billiards light. An English, brass hanging lamp array, dating to the late 20th century, circa 1980. Striking in proportion and finish, ideal for ...
Brass
Vintage Art Deco Kitchen Pendant Lights. Two available, priced each
Located in Prescott, US
All glass in great condition with no cracks and no noticeable chips. The black Art Deco stenciling still shows strong with very little to no fading. Bottom metal band which hold the...
Glass
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.