Indoor/Outdoor Hanging Pendant Light Made from Vintage 1950s Japanese Parasol
By Tennant New York
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Introducing the Ligurian Summer Collection, a sophisticated family of handmade fixtures in natural sea shell, coiled leather, marble, and bamboo, inspired by the faded splendor of th...
Brass
Japanese Hanging Outdoor Pendant Light
By ADG Lighting
Located in Agoura Hills, CA
Japanese chinoiserie hanging outdoor pendant with mica shade. Perfect for outdoor patio. Can be reproduced, 4-6 weeks.
Industrial Japanese Hanging Tube Light from Kokosha Osaka, 1980s
By Kokosha
Located in Kojetice, CZ
Original industrial flameproof tube lamp known from the film Star Wars "The Force Awakens" Designed and produced by Kokosha ,Osaka in Japan during the 1980s- 1990s. Originally made f...
Aluminum, Chrome, Iron
Sold
H 13.39 in Dm 7.88 in
Japanese Antique Hanging Lantern Type Glass Pendant Light / Ceiling Lighting
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
We have an aesthetic sense peculiar to Japanese people. And we introduce the unique items that only we can do, the route of purchasing in Japan, the experience value so far, and the...
Copper
Hanging Chrome "Saturno" Light by Kazuo Motozawa
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A chrome slatted handing light. This 1960s Saturno pendant light was designed by Kazuo Motozawa in Japan. The outside is all chrome,with the inside painted white,housing three ligh...
Chrome, Metal
Danish Hanging Lantern
Located in Stamford, CT
Japanese lantern style white glass hanging light with wood fittings.
Industrial Japanese Hanging Tube Light from Kokosha Osaka, 1980s
By Kokosha
Located in Kojetice, CZ
Original industrial flameproof tube lamp known from the film Star Wars "The Force Awakens" Designed and produced by Kokosha ,Osaka in Japan during the 1980s- 1990s. Originally made f...
Aluminum, Chrome, Iron
Sold
H 24.81 in Dm 13.78 in
Japanese Copper Antique Hanging Lantern/Pendant Light with Ceiling, 1900-1920
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
Lighting made from the Taisho era to the early Showa period in Japan. This is an unusual shape. The design is inspired by temple decorations. Perhaps this was used in an inn or a ...
Copper
Isamu Noguchi Hanging Light
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Hanging light, Model #UF4-L10 This rare original lamp from the 1970s is sold with the original box and catalog with wiring instructions. This lamp has never been used. Rewire has wi...
Steel
Isamu Noguchi 'Endless Column' Hanging Akari Light Sculpture
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Isamu Noguchi 'Endless Column' hanging Akari light sculpture. Suspension model D.
Metal
Isamu Noguchi Mid-Century Modern Signed & Stamped Akari Hanging Light Sculpture
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Studio City, CA
Beautifully and intricately designed and delicately constructed of handmade washi paper and bamboo ribbing, this original hanging light fixture/sculpture is stamped (with both red su...
Metal
!9th C Iron Japanese Lantern
Located in Hudson, NY
Bold and Heavily Aged Iron Japanese Hanging Light. Wonderful Patina and Surface
Iron
Japanese Temple Hanging Light
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Wonderful hanging light with parchment interior shade and repousse meditation dragon image on bottom as shown images 9 & 10. Up dated wiring and custom made ceiling canopy. Chain to...
Bronze, Wrought Iron
Isamu Noguchi Akari Hanging Light Sculpture, 1950s, Japan
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Berkeley, CA
Stunning vintage Noguchi hanging light sculpture purchased in Japan in the 1950's by the original owner.
Bamboo
Saturno Hanging Light by Kazuo Motozawa
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A chrome hanging lamp made of several chrome rings - which gives a nice atmospheric light. Won the IF design price in the 70's. Literature: 1000 lights 1960 to present, page 259 T...
Chrome
Early Production 36N Isamu Noguchi Akari Light Hanging Lamp
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
Very rare, early production hanging Akari lantern by Isamu Noguchi. Beautiful warm patina. The lamp is extremely delicate and not many have survived the last 60s years. A few very sm...
Wire
Art Deco Discometal Vase by Just Andersen, 1930s, Denmark
By Just Andersen
Located in Værløse, DK
Discometal Vase designed by Just Andersen in the 1930s. An eye-catching piece for a beautiful table. • Diskometal metal vase with curvy opening • Designer: Just Andersen • Style: D...
Metal
$1,867
H 5.12 in Dm 11.82 in
German Vintage Amber Bubble Glass Ceiling or Wall Flush Mounts Lights, 1960s
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Berlin, DE
Beautiful amber glass ceiling or wall flush mount by Limburg, Germany, 1960s. Lamp sockets: 2x E27 (US E26).
Glass
Set of 8 mid century Swedish pine dining chairs
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Practical set of Swedish 1970's dining chairs. Shaped backs with 4 back slats with a carrying handle cut out. Plain seat, standing on tapered legs. Simple elegant design and comfor...
Pine
$3,641Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 37.41 in W 29.53 in D 37.41 in
Pair of c. 1960's Scandinavian leather lounge chairs
By Ingmar Relling
Located in Turku, Varsinais-Suomi
Experience the timeless elegance of Scandinavian design with this exquisite pair of c. 1960's leather lounge chairs, most probably of Norwegian origin. These stunning pieces feature ...
Steel
$3,400 / set
H 34.65 in W 34.26 in D 31.5 in
Danish Modern, A Pair of Lounge Chairs in Pine & Wool by Christian IV, 1970s
By Christian IV, Hans Frydendal 1
Located in Odense, DK
A lovely pair of lounge chairs in solid Pomeranian pine, with cushions upholstered in a textured wool-blend fabric featuring fine vertical pinstripes in a muted rose hue. The fabric ...
Wool, Pine
$1,200
H 20.87 in Dm 28.35 in
Danish Modern Round Coffee Table in Solid Pine, Rainer Daumiller Style, 1970s
By Rainer Daumiller, Hirtshals Savvaerk
Located in Odense, DK
A fine Danish Modern round coffee table in solid pine, made in the style of Rainer Daumiller in the 1970s by a Danish Cabinetmaker. This sculptural coffee / side table will complem...
Pine
$3,363
H 64.18 in W 55.12 in D 15.36 in
Art Deco Spectacularly Impressive Modernist Dressing Table, c1930
Located in Devon, England
Beautiful 1930s Art Deco dressing table . Originating from England and oozing everything about this wonderful bygone era we've all come to love and admire, this dressing table is one...
Glass, Mirror, Beech
$24,000 / set
H 17.5 in W 36.25 in D 8.5 in
Osvaldo Borsani for ABV Wall Mounted Console and Mirror, circa 1940
By Osvaldo Borsani, Atelier Borsani Varedo
Located in New York, NY
An Osvaldo Borsani Varedo finely carved walnut wall-mounted console table with mirrored surface and accompanying circular walnut wall mirror with elegant scalloped edge. The rectang...
Glass, Mirror, Walnut
$1,800
H 6.5 in Dm 6 in
Rare 1940s Metal Table Lamp Attributed to Erik Tidstrand for Nordiska Kompaniet
By Erik Tidstrand, NK (Nordiska Kompaniet)
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare 1940s Metal Table Lamp Attributed to Erik Tidstrand for Nordiska Kompaniet. Rare Erik Tidstrand table lamp for Nordiska Kompaniet, 1940s. Executed in metal. Shade can be rotate...
Brass
$7,360
H 32.29 in W 88.59 in D 19.69 in
French Walnut Sideboard / Enfilade, Modernist Architectural Design, 1960s
Located in Almelo, NL
Large French modernist walnut sideboard or enfilade dating from the 1960s. The cabinet features a striking architectural façade composed of recessed square walnut panels framed by s...
Walnut
Carl Gustaf Hiort Af Ornäs, Sofa, Wood, Fabric, Finland, 1950s
By Carl Gustaf Hiort af Ornäs
Located in High Point, NC
A wood and blue fabric sofa or settee attributed to Carl Gustaf Hiort af Ornäs, Finland, c. 1950s. For reference study model "Mikki" for Puunveisto Oy - Träsnideri Ab, Finland. We...
Fabric, Wood
$4,800 / set
H 25.79 in W 29.53 in D 29.93 in
Pair of Swedish Modern Pine Lounge Chairs with Leather Armrests, 1970s
By Yngve Ekström
Located in Odense, DK
A characterful pair of Swedish lounge chairs from the 1970s, crafted in solid pine with a robust and architectural frame. Made by a skilled Swedish Cabinetmaker. The chairs feature ...
Leather, Wool, Pine
Edward Wormley Lounge Chair and Ottoman
By Edward Wormley
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An oversized, comfortable lounge chair and ottoman. Manufactured by Dunbar.
Upholstery
A Large Black Basalt Stone Bolection Fireplace Mantel
Located in London, GB
A large framed black Basalt stone bolection fireplace surround, with wide bolection moulding profile. Stood on shaped foot blockings. Almost jet black in colour with small inclusions...
Stone
Zabihi Collection American Navajo Blanket Rug
Located in New York, NY
An early 20th-century American Navajo Blanket Rug Details rug no. j3080 size 2' 6" x 4' 6" (76 x 137 cm)
Wool
$9,300Sale Price|22% Off
H 80 in W 92.5 in D 17.75 in
Emerald Green Cerused Oak Modular Bookcase Room Divider by Lou Hodges, 1970s
By Lou Hodges
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This absolute show-stopper modular bookcase refinished in gorgeous emerald green cerused oak is by Lou Hodges, designed and produced in California in the 1970s and 1980s. You can con...
Oak
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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