Origami Bloom Handcrafted Ceramic Pendant Light - Sculptural Modern Clay Lamp
By Naaya Studio
Located in Sydney, NSW
The Origami Bloom Pendant Light by Naaya Studio is a sculptural ceramic lighting piece inspired by the geometry of folded paper forms.
Metal, Brass
$843Sale Price|20% Off
BIG Plastic Origami Danish Pendant Honeycomb by Le Klint - around 1970s
By Le Klint
Located in Praha, CZ
- Around 1970 - Good original condition.
Metal
Origami Paper and Mahogany "5 Molecules" Chandelier by Aqua Creations
By Aqua Creations
Located in linden, NJ
A CNC-milled wooden canopy with 5 delicately hand-folded Origami paper lamp shades. Designed in collaboration with origami artist Ilan Garibi. It is complimented and contrasted by th...
Mahogany, Paper
Origami Crane Free as a Bird Chandelier Large
By Eva Menz
Located in London, GB
Embracing a 2000 year old oriental paper-folding tradition, ‘Free as a Bird’ is a unique chandelier sculpture made up of several hundred handmade origami cranes. Each bird is indiv...
Origami Crane Free as a Bird Chandelier Small
By Eva Menz
Located in London, GB
Embracing a 2000 year old Oriental paper-folding tradition, ‘Free as a Bird’ is a unique chandelier sculpture made up of several hundred handmade origami cranes. Each bird is indiv...
Unavailable
H 15.75 in W 16.54 in D 11.82 in
Poise, Lighting Pendant in black and white Paper and Lead, L, YMER&MALTA, France
By YMER&MALTA, Sebastian Bergne
Located in PARIS, FR
Pairing a strong shape with a fragile material, Poise is a clean, modern origami. The pendant comes with a 6m (19,7’) long cable freeing up creative possibilites for installation.
Paper
Unavailable
H 11.82 in W 12.6 in D 9.06 in
Poise, Lighting Pendant in black and white Paper and Lead, S, YMER&MALTA, France
By YMER&MALTA, Sebastian Bergne
Located in PARIS, FR
Pairing a strong shape with a fragile material, Poise is a clean, modern origami. The pendant comes with a 6m (19,7’) long cable freeing up creative possibilites for installation.
Paper
Midcentury Folded Lucite "Origami" Ceiling Pendant Light
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Here at the shop, this 1960s pendant has earned the nickname the "Origami" pendant due to its folded shapes.
Brass
Rare Lightolier Origami Chandelier
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Rare cut metal chandelier by Lightolier circa mid 1950's. This example has 24 cut metal diamond forms on the exterior and 24 additional interior forms that are slightly smaller. The ...
Metal
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H 31.5 in Dm 27.56 in
Pair of Large Bright White Metal Octagonal Origami Chandeliers by Spectral, 1970
By Spectral
Located in London, GB
Two large sculptural white octagonal chandeliers (diameter 70 cm) are made in metal strips of enameled metal cascading in both vertical directions, 1970s spectral Germany. They look ...
Metal, Enamel
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H 31.5 in Dm 27.56 in
Pair of Large Bright White Metal Octagonal Origami Chandeliers by Spectral, 1970
By Spectral
Located in London, GB
Two large white octagonal chandeliers (diameter 70 cm) are made in metal strips of enameled metal cascading in both vertical directions, 1970s Spectral Germany. They look like gigant...
Enamel, Sheet Metal
Chandelier "ORIGAMI" Ceiling Lamp from France
Located in Tokyo, Tokyo
Elegant pendant arrangement featuring three flowers with a metal finish. This modern design incorporates the repetition of refined natural elements. In addition to providing function...
Metal
"Rhythmic" Pendant Chandelier, Vest Austria
By VEST Leuchten, Havlova Milanda
Located in Rochester, NY
Origami-style "Rhythmic" pendant chandelier comprised of sail shaped plastic sheets joined by metal rings at top and bottom.
Metal
Pair of Mid Century Mexican Origami Pendants
Located in San Francisco, CA
This is a wildly fun pair of mid-century Mexican pendants. The visual impact is only heightened when illuminated. Olé !
Origami Hardpaper Light Sculpture
Located in Toronto, ON
Vintage origami hardpaper electrified pendant (25 watt only )
White and Grey Origami Lamp
Located in New York, NY
1960's White and Grey "Origami" Lamp. Features a painted aluminum frame with a perforated top and a unique multifaceted design.
Pair Simon Henningsen "Origami" Hanging Fixtures
Located in New York, NY
Layers of white painted cut-steel lozenges form a folded paper effect, with a soft glow coming through the openings. Magnificent craftsmanship.
Steel
Symfoni White Danish Lamp by Preben Dal for H. Folsgaard Elektro in the 1960s
Located in Brondby, Copenhagen
Følsgaard Elektro - super attractive piece in very good vintage condition. An enchanting origami-like pendant light, comprised of white rhomboid shaped steel elements - all carefu...
Steel
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H 14.38 in Dm 14.97 in
Symfoni by Preben Dal Early 1960s Top-Tier Danish Mid-Century Lighting Design
By Hans Følsgaard Elektro 1, Preben Dahl
Located in Frederiksberg, DK
Følsgaard Elektro a top-tier and internationally sought after collectors piece in very good vintage condition! An enchanting origami like pendant light, comprised of white rhomboi...
Steel
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H 11.62 in Dm 12.01 in
Symfoni, Preben Dal, Rare Early 1960s Iconic Danish Mid-Century Lighting Design
By Hans Følsgaard Elektro 1, Preben Dahl
Located in Frederiksberg, DK
Følsgaard Elektro - a top-tier and internationally sought after collectors piece in very good vintage condition! An enchanting origami-like pendant light, comprised of white rhomb...
Steel
$6,864 / set
H 24.01 in Dm 13.78 in
Pair of Constant Night Stands in Iroko Wood by Master Studio for Lemon
By Lemon
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Neatly proportioned with exceptional detailing, the constant nightstand is your perfect bedside partner. In our furniture making, the IDEA is to create special pieces that you can bu...
Hardwood
Organic Modern Table Lamp Sculptural Parota Wood Base
By Isabel Moncada
Located in San Antonio, TX
Pata de Elefante Small Table Lamp — Atomic Collection by Isabel Moncada Named ""Elephant's Foot"" for its bold, bulbous base, the Pata de Elefante Small is one of Isabel Moncada's m...
Fiberglass, Linen, Fabric, Wood
$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
LU Louis Sconce AS
By Lumfardo Luminaires
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Handsome LU Louis sconce AS. An all brass wall sconce in an aged silver finish with patterned perforations by Lumfardo Luminaires. Made contemporary in the US. Multiples available fo...
Brass, Nickel
$7,388 / item
H 19.69 in W 60.16 in D 26.78 in
Sistema Solare Chandelier, Piattelli Design, Ivory-toned Onyx and Brass, 6-shade
By Silvio Piattelli, Bruno Gatta, Stilnovo
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
Unique chandelier, made from thinly-cut pieces of exquisite ivory-toned translucent onyx. Ideal to be hung over a table, with versatile configurations. Ivory onyx comes from Middle E...
Onyx, Brass
$6,500 / item
H 14 in W 36 in D 20 in
Modern Oval Coffee Table in Oak Wood Cylinder Base and Glass by Ercole Home
By Ercole Home
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Palazzo oval coffee table with green and ivory glass sits on 2 Rift White Oak Wood pedestals by Ercole Home. This new bespoke coffee table design by Ercole Home is available today fo...
Art Glass, Cut Glass, Walnut
Pair of 70s Style Italian Bamboo and Brass Table Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Monumental size Bamboo lamps. Crafted in Italy and made to order, these lamps are modern and chic. Production lead time 2-4 weeks. Base diameter 8 inches, hat diameter 20 inches, he...
Brass
$1,650 / item
H 16.1 in Dm 11.5 in
'Plissé White Edition' Pleated Textile Table Lamp by Folkform for Örsjö
By Örsjö Industri AB
Located in Los Angeles, CA
'Plissé White Edition' pleated textile table lamp by Folkform for Örsjö. This unique table lamp was awarded “Lighting of the Year 2022” by Residence Magazine Sweden, who called it “...
Textile
'Floatation' Japanese Paper Suspension Lamp for Ingo Maurer
By Ingo Maurer
Located in Los Angeles, CA
'Floatation' Japanese paper suspension lamp for Ingo Maurer. Designed and produced by Ingo Maurer, one of the most celebrated German lighting icons since 1966. With imagination, cre...
Metal, Iron
$3,990 / item
H 15.75 in W 74.81 in D 29.14 in
Mustard Velvet Daybed with V-Shaped Beechwood Base, Model V
By Dusty Deco
Located in Los Angeles, CA
DD V daybed is an exclusive daybed made by hand in Bosnia and Herzegovina by skilled craftsmen with long experience in wood and upholstery. Both frame and the characteristic V-shaped...
Fabric, Beech, Velvet
$1,706 / item
H 15.75 in Dm 43.31 in
Contemporary Art Deco Mint green and Red powder coated Carousel 5 arms pendant
By Mambo Unlimited Ideas
Located in Lisbon, PT
Carousel suspension lamp has a delicate balance of form and function that produces a quiet, modern light ambiance for all to savour, with its Contemporary Art Deco lines. The struct...
Metal
Capiz Shell Table Lamp, Model Cornelia
By Dusty Deco
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Cornelia Table Lamp is a lamp that is made from capiz shells which gives the material an irregular structure. This makes each lamp unique, something that adds to its character and pe...
Brass
$13,380 / item
H 49.22 in Dm 70.87 in
Brass and Parchment Paper Chandelier by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires
By Diego Mardegan
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Impressive chandelier made of white enameled brass arms holding six beautiful parchment paper shades, which can be adjusted thanks to the handle of each socket. Signed by the arti...
Brass
Murano Sputnik Spherical Green Glass and Brass Chandelier
Located in Roma, Lazio
A fantastic emerald green sputnik, with a surprising design and for its very low height, which allows it to fit in both high and low ceilings. Very elegant, it will furnish and decor...
Brass
$8,493 / set
H 24.01 in Dm 13.78 in
Pair of Constant Night Stands in Poplar Burl wood by Master for Lemon
By Lemon
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Envisioned by designer Yaniv Chen, the Constant nightstand exudes an air of refined luxury, celebrating the inherent splendor of Poplar burl wood. Meticulously crafted with impeccabl...
Burl, Poplar
$16,522 / item
H 53.15 in W 125.99 in D 59.06 in
Oval Brass and Parchment Chandelier by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires
By Diego Mardegan
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Beautiful chandelier by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires, this other version of the spider chandelier has longer arms on the sides giving the oval shape. The metal arms paint...
Metal, Brass
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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