Pendant Lamp, model "Dynamic" by Wilhelm Vest for Vest Leuchten, 1969
By VEST Leuchten
Located in Lisboa, PT
This pendant lamp, Model " Dynamic ", was designed by Wilhelm Vest for Vest Leuchten, in Austria in 1969.
Metal
1960s Dynamic Ball Pendant White Lamp Wilhelm Vest for Vest Leuchten of Austria
By VEST Leuchten
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Large 'Dynamic' Ball Pendant Suspension Lamp, initially designed by Wilhelm Vest for Vest Leutchen in 1967. This pendant dates to the late 1960s.
Metal
Set of 3 Geometic Wilhelm Vest Wahl Wall Sconces, Gold & Satin Glass, 1970s
By VEST Leuchten
Located in Hannover, DE
This beautiful set of wall lamps was designed by Austrian designer and lamp maker Wilhelm Vest and lovingly handcrafted. Wilhelm Vest is known for his geometric and simple designs as...
Metal, Gold Plate
Geometric Art Deco Revival Flush Mount, Frosted Glass by Wilhelm Vest Austria
By VEST Leuchten
Located in Hannover, DE
I am delighted to present this exclusive wall or ceiling lamp, designed and produced by Austrian designer and lamp maker Wilhelm Vest. Mr. Vest is known for his geometric and simple ...
Gold Plate, Metal
Pair of White Conical Pendant Lamps by Wilhelm Vest
By VEST Leuchten
Located in Berlin, DE
This striking vintage pendant light was manufactured by Vest in Austria during the 1970s. Featuring a sculptural, stepped conical design made from matte white lacquered metal, it sta...
Aluminum
1960s Panton Style "Dynamic" Lamella Ring Pendant Moon Lamp by Vest, Austria
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson, VEST Leuchten, Verner Panton
Located in Vienna, AT
A beautiful white hemispherical Space Age lamella pendant light from the 1960s, model "Dynamic" designed and executed by Wilhelm Vest, Austria. Similar to the lights of Hans-Agne Jak...
Metal
Pendant Lamp by Wilhelm Vest, Austria, 1967
By Vest, VEST Leuchten
Located in Berlin, DE
Pendant lamp by Wilhelm Vest, manufactured by Vest Leuchten, Austria.
Metal
Pedant Lamp "Dynamic" by Wilhelm Vest for Vest Leuchten 1967
By Vest, VEST Leuchten
Located in Osnabrück, NDS
“Dynamic” Ceiling Lamp by Wilhelm Vest, Austria 1967. The lamp is made of multicoloured metalrings and a diffusor made of plexiglas.
Metal
Sold
H 40 in W 137 in D 40 in
Large Space Age Light Sculpture Globe Chandelier by Wilhelm Vest, Austria, 1960s
By Swiss Lamps International, Robert Haussmann, Vest, VEST Leuchten
Located in Vienna, AT
A beautiful and large Space Age ceiling lamp chandelier from the 1960s, designed and executed by Wilhelm Vest / Vest Leuchten in Austria. An impressive high-quality piece with a fram...
Aluminum
Sold
H 14.18 in Dm 27.56 in
Foldable large pendant lamp made of spruce wood by Wilhelm Vest, Austria 1970s
By Vest, VEST Leuchten
Located in Hannover, DE
Exceptional lamp by the architect and lamp maker Wilhelm Vest from Vienna, Austria. If you are looking for a lamp that is an absolute rarity and different from comparable lamps by Ha...
Pine, Spruce
Sold
H 11.82 in Dm 19.69 in
Rare Mid-Century Modern 18-Flamed Pendant Lamp or Chandelier Austria, 1960s
By VEST Leuchten, J.T. Kalmar
Located in München, BY
Designed and manufactured by Wilhelm Vest or J.T. Kalmar, Austria, 1950s. Executed in nickel-plated brass, metal and plastic, the lamp needs 18 x E14 / E12 Edison screw fit bulbs.
Brass
Sold
H 27.56 in Dm 17.72 in
Rare Colorful Pop Art 1960s Pendant Lamp Model Dynamic by Wilhelm Weste for Vest
By VEST Leuchten
Located in München, DE
Very rare colorful Pop Art slats pendant light model Dynamic. Designed by Wilhelm Weste for Vest. Made in Austria. Exceptional high quality design.
Metal
Wabi Sabi wooden bead hanging lamp by Temde, Switzerland 1960s
By Temde Leuchten
Located in ECHT, NL
Some designers that worked for the company are: Charles Keller, Max Rutz, Wilhelm Vest, H. Zehnder, Eva Renée Nele and many others.
Aluminum
Bologna Pendant Light by Aloys F. Gangkofner, Sphere Opaline Glass, 1954 MCM
By Aloys F. Gangkofner
Located in Toronto, CA
An iconic Bologna pendant light designed by Aloys Ferdinand Gangkofner for Peill & Putzler, Germany, circa 1954–1958. This mid-century modern ceiling lamp is crafted from matte o...
Opaline Glass
French Art Deco Geometric Flush Mount or Sconces
Located in Long Island City, NY
A French Art Deco square shape can be used as a flush mount or sconces decorated with a typical Art Deco geometric design in great condition. The shade is in clear frosted glass mou...
Bronze, Nickel
Midcentury Pendant 'Butterfly' Lars Schiøler for Hoyrup, Denmark, 1960s
By Havlova Milanda, Lars Schiøler, Hoyrup Light, VEST Leuchten
Located in Praha, CZ
- Very nice style of lighting. - Rare type.
Plastic
Fine French Art Deco Square Flush Mount by Jean Perzel
By Atelier Jean Perzel
Located in Long Island City, NY
Mounted on a lacquered and bronze square frame that holds the frosted side glass and the bottom enameled glass diffusers. The square bottom glass diffuser is removable for bulb repl...
Bronze
$7,407
H 11.62 in W 12.6 in D 12.41 in
Art Deco Vintage Flush Mount Hoffmann Style Clear Glass Brass circa 1920 Austria
By Josef Hoffmann
Located in Vienna, AT
Art Deco vintage triangle like flush mount or lighting from brass and facetted clear glass Josef Hoffmann style circa 1920 Austria. A beautiful Art Deco flush mount with 16 geometri...
Brass
Mid-Century German Cocoon Pendant Lamp from Goldkant Leuchten, 1960s
By Goldkant Leuchten
Located in Hamburg, DE
Rare mid-century Cocoon pendant lamp by Goldkant Leuchten. The Cocoon shade provides diffuse, atmospheric light. At the same time, the symmetrical lamp body acts as an impressive li...
Metal
$7,407
H 14.18 in Dm 16.93 in
Mid-Century Modern German Cocoon Pendant Lamp Friedel Wauer Goldkant, 1960s
By Friedel Wauer, Goldkant Leuchten
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid Century Cocoon pendant lamp by Goldkant Leuchten, based on a design by Friedel Wauer from the 1960s. A minimalist design. The Cocoon material provides diffuse, atmospheric light...
Metal
$1,908 / set
H 11.03 in W 9.45 in D 8.67 in
Set of Brass & Opal Glass Triangle Wall Sconces from Glashütte Limburg, Germany
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Voorburg, NL
Very beautiful and characteristic set of large brass and opal glass 3880 wall lamps produced in Germany by Glashütte Limburg in the 1970s. Each lamp has a large and very solid triang...
Brass
$10,800
H 7.49 in W 20.87 in D 20.87 in
Fine French Art Deco Glass and Bronze Square Flush Mount by Jean Perzel
By Atelier Jean Perzel
Located in Long Island City, NY
Mounted on a bronze square frame that holds the enameled glass diffusers. The square bottom glass diffuser is removable for bulb replacement.
Bronze
$5,128
H 10.24 in Dm 16.15 in
Mid-Century Modern German Cocoon Pendant Lamp Friedel Wauer Goldkant, 1960s
By Goldkant Leuchten, Friedel Wauer
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid Century Cocoon pendant lamp by Goldkant Leuchten, based on a design by Friedel Wauer from the 1960s. A minimalist design. The lamp has the simple shape of a slightly compressed ...
Metal
Opal Ball Pendant Light by Peill Putzler, Germany, 1970s
By Peill & Putzler
Located in Aachen, NRW
Wonderful Pendant light with nice Opal glass ball. High-quality materials, gives a wonderful light effect when it is on. Very good condition. Cleaned, well-wired, and ready to use....
Opal, Chrome
$542Sale Price|20% Off
H 15.75 in Dm 12.6 in
Midcentury Pendant Lamp Bologna by Gangkofner for Peill & Putzler, Germany, 1958
By Peill & Putzler, Aloys F. Gangkofner
Located in Saarbruecken, DE
Midcentury glass pendant lamp Bologna by Alois Ferdinand Gangkofner for Peill & Putzler, Germany, 1958. This model was made in three sizes, watch picture. We can offer the small a...
Glass
Art Deco Flush Mount with Glass Sticks Vienna Around 1920s
Located in Wien, Au
Art Deco flush mount with glass sticks vienna around 1920s Polished and stove enameled The glass sticks are replaced (new ) 3 Bulbs.
Brass
Goldkant, Pendant Light, Resin, Germany, 1970s
By Goldkant Leuchten
Located in High Point, NC
A green and beige polymer pendant light produced by Goldkant, Germany, c. 1970s. In good vintage condition, with visible wear consistent with age and use. Patina and wear such as b...
Resin
Pendant Lamp by Hans-Agne Jakobsson for Ab Markaryd Sweden, 1960s
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson, AB Markaryd
Located in Berlin, DE
Pendant lamp in opaline glass with a softly rounded shade suspended from a teak finial and dark metal fitting. The form narrows at the neck and opens into a smaller lower diffuser, c...
Opaline Glass, Teak
1970s Mid-Century Modern Acrylic Globe Pendant Light from Netherlands
By RAAK
Located in Los Angeles, CA
MOD Mid-Century acrylic globe pendants with a clear lid on top. In original condition with visible wear, including some visible scratching. Wear is consistent with their age and use....
Acrylic
Majestic Mid century Modern Floor Lamp
By Majestic Lamp Company
Located in Weesp, NL
"Atomic" floor lamp manufactured in the 1950s, by the Majestic Lamp Co. of NYC. The lamp has a three way switch, first click turns on the bottom bulb, second click turns on the top b...
Brass
$2,838 / item
H 24 in W 24 in D 24 in
Modern Fabric Pendant Light by Studio Mirei, Nebula 60, from Costantini
Located in New York, NY
The Nebula collection is drawn out of the interstellar clouds of dust and gas in space - regions where stars begin to form. Made of a woven natural fiber from the banana tree, which ...
Natural Fiber
Beachcomber Bar Stool in Walnut
By Greg Mitchell
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Light and strong, the Beachcomber bar stool evokes the sight of an old wooden monohull; it's lean, sturdy mast together with the rigging worthy of the high seas. Constructed of hand ...
Oak, Walnut
"Marchand" Scalloped Oak Nighstand by Christiane Lemieux
Located in New York, NY
The Marchand nightstand features elegantly scalloped edge detailing and textural door fronts, creating a standout design for any bedroom. Designed for convenience, it includes a pull...
Oak
$4,849 / item
H 56.11 in W 25.6 in D 19.1 in
Arcate sideboard, in Canaletto walnut by Accardibuccheri Medulum for Medulum
By Mauro Accardi & Silvia Buccheri
Located in Meolo, Venezia
Il settimanale Arcate fa parte di una collezione esclusiva che include comodini e comò, ideata dal rinomato studio milanese Accardi Buccheri per il brand MEDULUM. La scocca, realizza...
Walnut
$5,000 / item
H 34 in W 36 in D 13 in
Undulating 'Méandre' Wrought Iron and Glass Console by Design Frères
By Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The 'Méandre' undulating blackened wrought iron and glass console by DESIGN FRÈRES. Chic and understated.
Iron
$4,360 / item
H 28.35 in W 40.16 in D 34.65 in
"Pietra" Curved Armchair with Leather Arms Upholstered in Bouclé Fabric
By Studio Marta Manente
Located in Centro, RS
Pietra 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 ...
Bouclé
$2,800 / set
H 14.75 in W 8.5 in D 4 in
Pair of Art Deco Style Pink Murano Glass Demilune Wall Lights, in Stock
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of Art Deco style pink Murano glass demilune wall sconces, in stock One LED E26 base socket. Pink glass sphere and brass fittings. Pink textured Murano glass, Wired to the Ameri...
Brass
$106,552
H 16.54 in W 7.88 in D 21.26 in
PH Piano Table Lamp in Brass and Glass by Poul Henningsen, 1930s
By Poul Henningsen
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
The PH Piano table lamp, designed by Poul Henningsen and produced by Louis Poulsen in Denmark during the 1930s, is a rare example of early Scandinavian modern lighting design. The la...
Brass
Beautiful Art Deco Stilnovo Style Lantern Pendant Chandelier Vintage 1950s
By Stilnovo
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Very decorative and beautiful chandelier lantern pendant made of brass and metal, fitted with an E27/E26 socket. Made in Europe in the 1950s, made in the style of the famous well kno...
Metal, Brass
$5,953
H 30.71 in W 70.87 in D 13.78 in
NEW! DOOQ! MODERN! Milano Console in Marble Travertine Top and Handsmade Tiles
By DOOQ
Located in Lisbon, PT
Born from a collaboration with Theia Tiles, the Milano Table celebrates the beauty of handcrafted design. This fully handmade piece features a hexagonal base clad in terracotta tiles...
Marble
Leather Pendant Light in Camel, Natural Brass, Capa, Saddle Collection
By L'Aviva Home
Located in New York, NY
The lamps in this collection are inspired by Colombia’s equestrian heritage, layered with a jewel-toned color palette that takes inspiration from the works of Colombian artist Fernan...
Brass
$1,595 / item
H 13.78 in Dm 9.45 in
Murano Round Green Glass and Brass Modern Wall Light and Sconces, 2020
Located in Roma, Lazio
Very special Murano glass wall light, stylish and elegant, their design truly unique in their kind. Beautiful coloring. The wall light is composed of a brass stem where a system for...
Brass
$7,950 / set
H 30.32 in W 26.78 in D 29.53 in
1940s Kozelka & Kropacek Armchairs in Texel Sheepskin & Brown Patinated Frame
By Karel Kozelka & Antonin Kropacek, Jindřich Halabala
Located in Almelo, NL
Mid-Century Czech design by Kozelka & Kropacek, reupholstered in luxurious Texel sheepskin with warm brown patinated bentwood frames. Comfort, craftsmanship, and timeless style. De...
Sheepskin, Upholstery, Bentwood
$1,185
H 4.34 in W 11.42 in D 11.42 in
A Pair Of Scandinavian Flush Mount Ceiling Lamp in Pine and Fabric, 1960s
By Solbackens Svarveri
Located in Stockholm, SE
Scandinavian flush mount ceiling lamp from the 1960s, available individually (2 pieces in total). The lamp features a solid pine frame with warm, natural grain and a woven cotton fab...
Fabric, Pine
$11,800 / set
H 27.56 in W 22.45 in D 20.67 in
Augusto Savini for Pozzi Set of Four 'Pamplona' Dining Chairs in Red Lacquer
By Poggi, Augusto Savini
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Augusto Savini for Pozzi, set of four 'Pamplona' dining chairs, lacquered wood, fabric, aluminum, Italy, 1960s 'Pamplona' armchairs in red lacquered wood and red textured upholster...
Aluminum
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.