Early 20th Century Jefferson Moon Stone Light
Located in London, GB
Early 20th Century Jefferson Moon Stone Light A good-sized Jefferson moonstone glass light with brass rim and chains. This light omits a warm soft glow as shown in the room photo pro...
Glass
Pure Art Deco Layered Alabaster Pendant Light, w Stunning 21.6" Diameter Shade
Located in Lisse, NL
Unique and extra large size, alabaster chandelier of great quality and condition. This unique Art Deco fixture from the heydays of the European Art Deco era is another one of our re...
Alabaster, Bronze, Brass, Metal
Small & Rare Triangular Design Brass & Glass Up and Down Light Pendant / Lantern
Located in Lisse, NL
Rare shape, brass frame pendant with stylish ripple glass. If you are looking for another unique and stylish pendant to grace your hallway, stairwell or perhaps a landing then this ...
Brass, Wire
Extra Large Arts & Crafts Wrought Iron Porch or Hallway Pendant Light / Lantern
Located in Lisse, NL
Unique and great looking, antique hall lantern of formidable size. This unique light fixture of a wonderful design is both finely made and great looking. It is all handcrafted out o...
Wrought Iron, Iron
Antique Art Deco Hand-Carved Alabaster Disc Pendant with Flame-Like Veins
Located in Lisse, NL
Stunning and good-size antique Art Deco alabaster pendant light with a beautifully hand-carved disc-shaped shade. Thanks to its timeless form, warm presence and spectacular natural ...
Alabaster, Wire, Metal, Brass
Antique Arts & Crafts Brass Beveled Glass Hexagonal Pendant Lantern
Located in Lisse, NL
Rare and highly decorative antique Arts & Crafts brass and beveled glass hexagonal pendant lantern. This beautifully handcrafted early 20th century pendant lantern is a wonderful ex...
Brass
6 Chandeliers , Art Deco in glass and chrome, German , 1930
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
If you are looking for an chandelier to match the set of sconces we have what you need.
Chrome
Amazing Gothic Revival Bronze Chandelier with Flying Phoenix Firebird Sculptures
Located in Lisse, NL
To make it even more impressive and special, this antique bronze light fixture also comes with 5 uniquely designed and superbly executed alabaster shades.
Alabaster, Bronze
Stunning Antique Art Deco Alabaster Pendant / Flush Mount with Amazing Colors
Located in Lisse, NL
Rare 'Eternal Fire' Alabaster Pendant Light with Ornate Bronze & Brass Mount, France, Early 20th Century. A rare and striking early 20th-century French alabaster pendant, this excep...
Alabaster, Brass, Bronze
Stunning Antique French Neoclassical Brass Lantern Pendant w Frosted Glass c1910
Located in Lisse, NL
Stunning French brass lantern from the 1910s brings timeless charm and warm, ambient light to any interior. A beautifully preserved antique French brass lantern pendant from the ear...
Brass, Wire
Stunning Antique Art Deco Alabaster Pendant / Flush Mount with Amazing Colors
Located in Lisse, NL
Great & small shape and warmest colors, alabaster light fixture. Looking for a light that brings both character and warmth to your home? This stunning alabaster pendant could be jus...
Alabaster, Metal, Brass, Bronze
Stunning Antique Art Deco Alabaster Pendant / Flush Mount with Amazing Colors
Located in Lisse, NL
Great shape and warmest colors, mint alabaster light fixture. If you are looking for a truly beautiful, great quality and mint condition alabaster pendant then this striking specime...
Alabaster, Metal, Brass, Bronze
Perfect Antique White & Black Alabaster Pendant Flush Mount w. Greek Key Pattern
Located in Lisse, NL
Top class and exceptional antique alabaster chandelier for an entry hall, bedroom or any other room. Thanks to its unique design, aesthetic beauty, perfect size and great condition ...
Alabaster, Metal, Brass, Bronze, Wire
Antique Stunning & Extra Large 23.6 Ø Alabaster Dish Shade Pendant w Rope ca1920
Located in Lisse, NL
One-of-a-Kind XL Aabaster pendant light with stunning Veins. Some pieces just stop you in your tracks, this extra-large amber color alabaster pendant is one of them. We’ve seen a lo...
Alabaster, Brass
Stunning Antique Art Deco Evening Red Color Alabaster Shade Pendant, Flush Mount
Located in Lisse, NL
Great shape and warmest color alabaster light. If you are looking for a truly beautiful, great quality and very good condition alabaster pendant then this striking specimen could be...
Alabaster, Metal, Brass, Bronze
Beautiful Shape Arts & Crafts era, Gothic Revival Style Pendant Light w Dome Top
Located in Lisse, NL
Gothic Revival Pendant Light with Dome Top, ca. 1920. This beautiful antique brass pendant light has such a calm and timeless presence. The combination of its warm, aged brass and t...
Brass
Exceptional Early 1900s Alabaster Pendant with Gilt Bronze Bacchus / Ram Masks
Located in Lisse, NL
Great looking alabaster pendant light with Gilt Bronze Bacchus / Ram Masks. This extraordinary antique alabaster chandelier is a rare fusion of mythological symbolism and refined cr...
Alabaster, Brass, Bronze
Small and Timeless Art Deco White Alabaster Pendant fixture with Chains & Canopy
Located in Lisse, NL
Small and truly timeless Art Deco dome chandelier that will never fail to impress. With early 20th century lighting as one of our specialties, finding a good-condition (only a natur...
Alabaster, Metal
Pure Art Deco and Perfect Size Multi Layered Glass Shade Pendant, Signed G Leleu
By Georges Leleu
Located in Lisse, NL
Another top quality, antique French pendant light with the wow factor. This unique, good size and stylish color Art Deco fixture from the heydays of the European Art Deco era will b...
Brass, Nickel
Unusual Poul Henningsen PH-4/4 Stamped P.H-4 'D.R.P' Deutsche Reichs Patent .
By Poul Henningsen
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
In 1958, the classic lamp PH 5 chandelier was exhibited for the first time in the Danish Art Museum.
Iron
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.