Elie Eppstein, Chandelier, Terracotta, Israel, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A terracotta chandelier designed and produced by Elie Eppstein, Israel, 1970s. Signed by artist.
Terracotta
Elie Eppstein 3 Tiered Terracotta Chandelier Israel, 1970s
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This Elie Eppstein 3 Tiered Terracotta Chandelier from Israel is a beautiful representation of 1970s design.
Terracotta
Terra Cotta Pendant, Timbrelites by Elie Eppstein
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Label on the canopy reads Timbrelites by Elie Eppstein, Haifia Israel Likely from the late 20th century.
1 of 4 Brown Ceramic Pendant Lights, Denmark, 1970
Located in Rijssen, NL
Playful arrangement of stunning round hanging lamps with an unusual shape, made with rich colored brown ceramics, manufactured in the 1970s in Denmark. We have a multitude of unique ...
Ceramic
Italian Chandelier, 1960s
Located in Palermo, PA
Italian chandeliers, 1960s. Dimensions: H=80 cm; W=45 cm; D=35 cm.
Enamel, Steel
chandelier France - 1950's
By Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Forest, BE
This lustre, designed by Gillerme and Chambron in the 1950’s, features a symbiose of wood and fabric. The lampshades was restored by one of our craftsmen.
Fabric, Wood
Maurice Chalvignac Ceramic Pendant, circa 1960s–1970s
Located in Montréal, CA
Striking 1960’s vintage ceramic pendant attributed to Maurice Chalvignac, featuring an organic, sculptural form with a richly textured brown glaze and numerous perforations throughou...
Ceramic
Swedish Designer, Chandelier, Teak, Fabric, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A teak and beige fabric string chandelier designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1950s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 26.625"H x 28.25"W x 7.0"D Canopy Dimensions (inches): 2.19" H x 1...
Fabric, Teak
Mid-Century Modern Cascading Chandelier by Hillebrand Germany, 1960s
By Hillebrand
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Stunning and elegant Mid-Century Modern cascading chandelier. Design by Hillebrand Leuchten Germany. Striking German design from the 1960s. Made out of teak and five original glass s...
Glass, Teak
Vintage Chandelier by Lidokov, 1970s
By Lidokov
Located in Praha, CZ
- Made of cut glass, metal - Metal parts are polished - Made in Czechoslovakia - Original, fully functional condition - Dimension of lampshades is 13 x 12 cm.
Metal
Midcentury Chandelier, Napako, Josef Hůrka, 1960s
By Napako
Located in Praha, CZ
- made in Czechoslovakia - made of glass, lacquered metal - fully funktional - good, original condition.
Metal
$1,644Sale Price|20% Off
H 31.5 in Dm 19.69 in
Italian Design Chandelier, 1950s Mid-century Venini style
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Very chic Italian design chandelier, 1950s.
Metal, Brass
Italian Designer, Pendant Light, Resin, Italy, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A beige polymer resin pendant light designed and produced in Italy, c. 1970s. Dramatic patina on resin, as well as some surface imperfections and discoloration as illustrated, consi...
Resin
West Germany Ceramic Cascade Chandelier / Pendant Light, 1970s
Located in ROTTERDAM, ZH
West germany cascade chandelier with three ceramic lights. The height of each individual light can easily be adjusted, the pictures show one possible example. The lamp requires three...
Ceramic
$7,425
H 57.09 in W 12.6 in D 12.6 in
Ceiling Lamp Pendant in Teak and Original Lamp Shades by Hans Bergström, 1950's
By Hans Bergström
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Ceiling Lamp in Teak and Original Lamp Shades by Hans Bergström, 1950's Additional Information: Material: Teak and original lamp shades Style: Mid century, Scandinavian Produced by ...
Teak
Italian Mid-Century Chandelier by Stilnovo, 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Mid-century Italian chandelier made of polished brass, wood and opaline glass, attributed to Stilnovo The restoration was carried out with great care by a specialised craftsman to...
Metal
Midcentury German Chandelier, 1970s
Located in Praha, CZ
- Made in Germany - Made of metal, wood, glass - Re-polished - Fully functional - Good, original condition.
Glass
Midcentury Adjustable Chandelier by Pokrok Žilina, 1970s
By Pokrok Žílina
Located in Praha, CZ
Made in Czechoslovakia Made of wood,plastic Re-polished Fully functional Original condition.
Plastic, Wood
Italian Chandelier in Murano Opaline Glass and Wood
Located in Antwerp, BE
1950s Italian chandelier in Murano opaline glass and wood.
Metal
$1,760Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 54.34 in W 13.78 in D 9.85 in
1970s Brutalist Floorlamp + Pendant by Temde Leuchten Germany / Switzerland
By Temde Leuchten
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
Hard to find set of 1970s Brutalist burnished Pinewood & bubble glass sphere lamps Produced by Temde Leuchten AG (Switzerland) This floor lamp and pendant lamp are a great opp...
Iron
Signed Silas Seandel Bronze Side Table / Drink Table
By Silas Seandel
Located in Gladstone, NJ
Signed Silas Seandel Bronze Side Table / Drink Table
Bronze
Pair of Silvered Flower Wall Sconces, Hollywood Regency
Located in Barcelona, ES
Pair of Flower Foliage Wall Sconces in Silver Leaf Gilt Iron. Hollywood Regency wall lights with naturalistic design, Spain, 1940s. This stunning pair of wall light fixtures was enti...
Metal, Iron, Silver Leaf
$2,158
H 15.75 in W 7.09 in D 3.94 in
1950s Spanish Wall Sconce with Foliage Design, Gilt Iron, Ferro Art
By Ferro Art
Located in Barcelona, ES
Spanish Leaves Motif Wall Light in Gilt Iron Eye-catching Hollywood Regency Gilt Metal Wall Light with Foliage Design. Manufactured by Ferro Art. Spain, 1950s This wall sconce has a ...
Metal, Iron, Gold Leaf
$19,450Sale Price / set|22% Off
H 23 in W 70 in D 36 in
Original 932-Quartet Leather Sectional Sofa by Mario Bellini for Cassina, 1964
By Cassina, Mario Bellini
Located in Los Angeles, CA
It doesn't get much cooler than this early year (original) collectors set of the model-932 'Quartet' sectional by Mario Bellini for Cassina. Released in 1964, this example has incred...
Leather, Canvas
Sold|$4,934
H 22.84 in Dm 24.41 in
Large Sunburst Crown Chandelier Flush Mount in Gilt Metal with Leaves Details
Located in Barcelona, ES
Crown Chandelier Foliage Ceiling Light Fixture, Gilt Iron, Gold Leaf, Frosted Glass ____________________________________________________________ Stunning Gilt iron and bronze sunburs...
Metal, Iron, Gold Leaf
$2,513 / set
H 16.54 in W 8.67 in D 4.93 in
Pair of Barovier & Toso Style Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Gold Leaf Sconces
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Pair of Barovier & Toso style blown Murano glass wall lights, Italy, 1980s. The sconces have brass supports; Murano glass has a light, transparent gold color with inclusions of g...
Brass
Midcentury Teak and Fabric Shade Hanging Lamp by Temde, circa 1960
By Temde Leuchten
Located in Hagenbach, DE
A teak hanging lamp from the 1960s, crafted by the Swiss company Temde. This meticulously detailed piece exemplifies perfectionism and quality, featuring a Japanese-inspired design. ...
Plastic, Teak, Fabric
$5,585
H 19.3 in W 15.75 in D 11.82 in
Early 20th Century Hand-Carved Greek Philosopher Head, Italian School
Located in Madrid, ES
Impressive sculpted head of a Greek philosopher, hand-carved in stone by the Italian School in the early 20th century. Inspired by the great portrait busts of Classical Antiquity, th...
Limestone
Mid Century Canopy Bed - Queen Size
Located in Westwood, NJ
This stunning piece features graceful curves and a rich polished ash veneer, offering timeless elegance to your bedroom. The sleek, minimalist canopy frame in Pyramid Brown adds a t...
Brass
$3,800Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 19.5 in Dm 8.25 in
Pair of Longchamp Paris Gilt-Metal Leather Equestrian Themed Table Lamps
Located in Houston, TX
Mid-Century French Longchamp Paris stirrup lamps, circa 1950s. An exceptionally chic and increasingly collectible pair of equestrian-inspired table lamps executed in stitched leather...
Metal
Wabi sabi natural fiber floor lamp, Denmark 1960s
By Adrien Audoux and Frida Minnet, Hans J. Wegner, Axel Vervoordt
Located in ECHT, NL
Mid century floor lamp. It has a wooden (teak) tripod base with a cylindrical shade. The shade is hand crafted with natural fiber rope. The upper and lower edge are finished of with ...
Natural Fiber, Wood
Brutalist Pendant Light by Nanny Still - McKinney for Raak Finland c 1960's
By Nanny Still McKinney
Located in New York, NY
Brutalist hanging pendant by noted artist Nanny Still - McKinney made in Finland for Raak. The cylindrical copper clad body features a series of dot like protrusions, and stylized s...
Copper
Wabi Sabi Style Vase in Carved Wood 1960s
Located in Meer, VAN
Wabi Sabi Style Vase in Carved Wood, Europe, 1960s. This is a wonderful vase in carved wood with a nice wabi sabi appearance. Great design with carved details and a slender base sha...
Wood
Gianni Pinna Ceiling Lamp, 1970s
By Gianni Pinna
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Gianni Pinna ceiling lamp, copper and glass, Italy, 1970s. Gianni Pinna designed this unique tribal-themed flush-mount ceiling lamp in 1970, drawing clear inspiration from his homel...
Copper
$9,709 / set
H 17.52 in W 17.52 in D 17.52 in
Set of 3 Side Tables in Rosewood, Suede and Zink by Kai Kristiansen, 1960s
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Set of 3 Side Tables in Rosewood, Suede and Zink by Kai Kristiansen, 1960’s Additional Information: Material: Rosewood, suede, zink Style: Mid century, Scandinavian Produced by...
Rosewood
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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