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Chrome and Smoked Lucite Chandelier Pendant Ceiling Light
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Vintage chrome and smoked lucite hexagonal chandelier. Holds 7 lights bulbs, 6 in each bay and 1 on
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Chrome
Brass Alabaster Chandelier Pendant Ceiling Light
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Sleek larger scale carved alabaster chandelier with 3-light and brass finish hardware fittings
Category
Vintage 1980s European Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Alabaster, Metal
Set of Five 1960s Chrome and Glass Ceiling Pendant Chandeliers
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of five 1960s German ceiling pendant chandeliers manufactured by Keiser Leuchten, in chrome and
Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Chrome
Idman Chandelier / Pendant Ceiling Light, Finland, 1950s
By Paavo Tynell, Gunnel Nyman, Mauri Almari
Located in LEWES, GB
Chandelier / Pendant Ceiling Light by Idman, Finland, 1950s. Good vintage condition. Local re
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Mid-20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Charming 3-Tier Waterfall Ceiling pendant Chandelier
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
A charming waterfall 3-tier pendant chandelier
A charming waterfall tiered pendant chandelier
Category
Mid-20th Century Belle Époque Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal
French Chandelier Ceiling Pendant Lustre Glass and Metel c. 1970
Located in Labrit, Landes
Ceiling pendant, France mid-century
Lustre in metal and glass
Chandelier with six lights
This
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
French Ceiling Pendant String and Wicker Chandelier, Lustre, circa 1970
Located in Labrit, Landes
French lustre or ceiling pendant made of string and wicker.
One bulb inside the globe
Made circa
Category
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
String, Wicker
Austrian Vintage Gilt Brass and Glass Ceiling Light Pendant Chandelier
By J.L Lobmeyr, Oswald Haerdtl
Located in Berlin, DE
Wonderful mid century green, clear and rose glass leaves and gold-plated/brass pendant chandelier
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Hollywood Regency Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Chandelier with Crystal Drops and Ball Ceiling Pendant Midcentury, France
Located in Labrit, Landes
Brass ceiling pendant
Lustre with crystal drops and one ball
French, circa 1960
One drop with
Category
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass
German Vintage Glass and Chrome Ceiling Light Chandelier Pendant, 1970s
Located in Berlin, DE
Space Age Sputnik - orbit chandelier with nine glass globes.
Germany, 1970s.
Measure: Height min
Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Chrome
Ceiling light « Bumling » by Anders Pehrson
By Anders Pherson
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Ceiling light, model « Bumling » in white lacquered metal by Anders Pehrson for ateljé Lyktan
Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
German Vintage Gilt Brass and Glass Ceiling Light Pendant Chandelier, 1960s
By Christoph Palme, Palwa
Located in Berlin, DE
Wonderful massive crystal glass drops and gold/nickel-plated brass pendant chandelier.
Germany
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass
French Beech & Cooper Chandelier Ceiling Pendant, circa 1940
Located in Labrit, Landes
French chandelier or lustre made of beech with parts in cooper: chain & bulb supports
The
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Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Copper
Large Sculptural German Glass and Brass Ceiling Light Chandelier Pendant, 1960s
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Berlin, DE
Spectacular vintage Sputnik chandelier (pendant or flush mount) with thirteen clear and matt glass
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
H 13.78 in Dm 31.5 in
MULLER FRERES Bird Pendant Chandelier Ceiling-light, 1920
By Muller Frères
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
French Art Deco ceiling-light by MULLER FRERES (Luneville), France, ca.1920. Glass and bronze
Category
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Bronze
Austrian Vintage Crystal Glass and Gilt Brass Ceiling Light Pendant Chandelier
By Bakalowits & Söhne
Located in Berlin, DE
Absolutely rare vinage crystal glass and gilt brass chandelier.
Austria, 1960s.
Lamp sockets 4
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Hollywood Regency Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass
French Stuc Eight Gargoyles Chandelier Ceiling Pendant circa 1850
Located in Labrit, Landes
(as in this chandelier) and literature. Faced with this ceiling pendant, we can't help but think of
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Antique 19th Century French Gothic Revival Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Stucco
French Chandelier Ceiling Pendant Lustre Three Lamps Glass and Brass, c. 1960
Located in Labrit, Landes
Ceiling pendant with three lights, France
Lustre in brass and glass
This chandelier is conform to
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Italian Vintage Modernist Sciolari Tube Chandeliers Ceiling Lights Pendants
Located in Berlin, DE
One of ... minimalist Sciolari ceiling light pendant chandelier.
Italy, 1960s.
Measurements
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Rare Chandeliers / Pendant Ceiling Lights by Itsu, Finland, 1950s
By Paavo Tynell
Located in LEWES, GB
Rare Pair of Itsu chandeliers / Pendant Ceiling Lights, Finland, 1950s. Very good vintage condition
Category
Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
'Pendant Duo Seleno 100' Handmade Steel Chandelier, Ceiling Light
By Eva Menz for Atelier001
Located in London, England
and a selection of patina finishes.
The Pendant Duo Seleno is composed of three carefully hand-spun
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Organic Modern Chandeliers and Pen...
Materials
Steel
Decorative Crystal CEILING LAMP Pendant Venetian Hollywood Regency Chandelier
Located in Wembley, GB
Crystal CEILING LAMP, Pendant Light Long Hollywood Regency Chandelier
There is space for five bulbs
Category
Vintage 1950s English Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Metal, Gold, Brass, Bronze, Sheet Metal
H 25.6 in W 22.84 in D 5.91 in
Decorative Crystal CEILING LAMP Pendant Venetian Hollywood Regency Chandelier
Located in Wembley, GB
Crystal CEILING LAMP, Pendant Light Long Hollywood Regency Chandelier
There is space for five bulbs
Category
Vintage 1950s English Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Metal, Gold, Brass, Bronze, Sheet Metal
H 25.6 in W 22.84 in D 5.91 in
Italien Vintage Sciolari Tube Chandelier Ceiling Pendant Light, 1960s
Located in Berlin, DE
One of... Minimalist brass chandelier.
Italy, 1960s.
Measurements:
Diameter (Body) 12 in
Height
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Mid-20th Century Italian Minimalist Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
French Lustre Brass & Frozen Glass Ceiling Pendant Chandelier circa 1910
Located in Labrit, Landes
ceiling pendant takes up the theme of nature: carved flowers and leaves, as well as a goat's head, are
Category
Vintage 1910s French Louis XVI Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
H 31.89 in W 19.69 in D 16.93 in
French Brass Chandelier Brass & Frozen Glass Ceiling Pendant circa 1900
Located in Labrit, Landes
Frozen & brass ceiling pendant made circa 1900 in the classical style.
Good antique condition.
This
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Vintage 1960s French Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Italian Ceiling Pendant
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Newly produced Italian ceiling pendant with multi-color metal cone shades.
Brass stem and hardware
Category
2010s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Large Antique Vintage Brass Holophane Ceiling Chandelier Pendant Light Lamp
By Holophane
Located in Sale, GB
example and statement piece for any room, the chandelier comes with its original ceiling rose and chain
Category
Early 20th Century British Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
H 29.14 in W 20.08 in D 20.08 in
Antique Vintage German Industrial Brass Bronze Ceiling Chandelier Light Pendant
Located in Sale, GB
- An exquisite three-arm bronze ceiling chandelier featuring high-quality glasswork, Germany circa
Category
Early 20th Century German Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
H 55.12 in W 15.75 in D 15.75 in
Chromed Chandelier Pendant Ceiling Lamp Attributed to Goffredo Reggiani, 1970s
By Goffredo Reggiani
Located in Traversetolo, IT
Wonderful chromed chandelier pendant ceiling lamp attributed to Goffredo Reggiani from the '70s
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Space Age Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass
H 27.96 in Dm 16.93 in
Modern Industrial, Chandelier, Pendant, Ceiling Light, Frank Lloyd Wright Style
By Frank Lloyd Wright
Located in Manhasset, NY
Hubbardton Forge Planar linear chandelier, dark smoke pendant ceiling light, LED, 2000s
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass, Steel
H 35 in W 42 in D 6.5 in
Ceiling Pendants Chandelier Brass Murano Glass by Esperia, Italy, 1990s
By Esperia
Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR
Limited edition of 4 large ceiling pendants lights lanterns or chandelier, model "Boccione" by the
Category
1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Ceiling Chandelier, Bohemia 1930
Located in Greding, DE
Ceiling chandelier with spherical glass shades.
Category
Vintage 1930s Czech Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Glass
French Brass Chandelier with Crystal Drops Ceiling Pendant circa 1900
Located in Labrit, Landes
Brass ceiling pendant
Lustre with crystal drops and half a sphere of engraved glass
French, circa
Category
Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Industrial Steel Ceiling Lamp, Post-Modern, Chandelier, Pendant, 1990's
Located in Antwerp, BE
French design, Industrial, Post-modern, chandelier, pendant, 1990's.
Industrial steel ceiling
Category
1990s French Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Steel
Danish Chandelier Tole Ceiling Pendant Lustre Louis Poulsen c. 1970
By Louis Poulsen
Located in Labrit, Landes
Ceiling pendant, Denmark mid-century
Lustre in sheet metal
Blue and white.
The electrical cable
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Sheet Metal
Large Bumling Ceiling Pendant in Brass, Sweden, 1960s
By Ateljé Lyktan
Located in Stockholm, SE
Produced in Sweden by Ateljé Lyktan, 1960s. Design Anders Pehrson.
Complete with acrylic diffuser.
Diameter: 50 cm
Good condition with signs of usage.
Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
French Wrought Iron & Rope Chandelier Ceiling Pendant Midcentury circa 1970
Located in Labrit, Landes
Wrought iron ceiling pendant holded by a strong rope.
Lustre representing an agricultural scene: a
Category
Vintage 1960s French French Provincial Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Wrought Iron
H 45.28 in W 30.71 in D 11.82 in
French Counter Weight Chandelier Lustre Glass Ceiling Pendant, circa 1900
Located in Labrit, Landes
Ceiling pendant lamp in glass and opaline early 20th century.
French counter weight chandelier
Category
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Glass, Opaline Glass
Stilnovo ceiling pendant
By Stilnovo
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Stilnovo ceiling pendant
Designed and made in Italy, 1960s
Opaline glass, brass
Rewired for US
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Stilnovo ceiling pendant
By Stilnovo
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Stilnovo ceiling pendant
Designed and made in Italy, 1960s
Double layered glass, green on the
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
'Cosmic Oxidium 100' Mixed Patina Brass Pendant Ceiling Lamp, Chandelier
By Eva Menz for Atelier001
Located in London, England
Two finely hand-spun brass plates make up this pendant light, finished in a mixed patina to create
Category
2010s British Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Antique Crystal CEILING LAMP Pendant Venetian Style Hollywood Regency Chandelier
Located in Wembley, GB
Antique Crystal CEILING LAMP, Pendant Light Long Hollywood Regency Chandelier
There is space for
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Hollywood Regency Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Metal, Gold, Brass, Bronze, Sheet Metal
H 18.9 in W 17.72 in D 5.91 in
'Cosmic Verdigris Chandelier XL 100' Verdigris Patina Brass Ceiling Pendant
By Eva Menz for Atelier001
Located in London, England
Made with finely hand-spun brass plates in London. The outer shades of this chandelier are finished
Category
2010s English Organic Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
French Art Deco Lustre Glass Ceiling Pendant Chandelier, circa 1925
Located in Labrit, Landes
Art Deco chandelier or lustre, French
Frozen glass and chrome
1925
Good condition
Shipping:
D 35 H
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Chrome
Cosmic 'Verdigris Pendant 70' Handmade Patinated Brass Ceiling Light, Chandelier
By Eva Menz for Atelier001
Located in London, England
Two finely hand-spun brass plates make up this pendant light, finished in a verdigris patina to
Category
2010s British Organic Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
H 16.54 in Dm 27.56 in
David Weeks Studio Ceiling Fixture Bottle Teired Pendant 407 Chandelier
By David Weeks
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A wonderful example of the David weeks Studio classic design is this No 407 Bottle Tiered Pendant
Category
2010s American Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Steel
French Art Deco Lustre Glass Ceiling Pendant Chandelier, circa 1930
Located in Labrit, Landes
Art Deco chandelier or lustre, French
Frozen glass and brass
1930
Good condition a chip on the
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Fabric, Glass
French Lustre Colored Glass & Iron Ceiling Pendant Chandelier circa 1960
Located in Labrit, Landes
Mid century period chandelier or lustre, French
Wrought iron, colored yellow and textured glass
Category
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Wrought Iron
H 11.03 in W 7.88 in D 7.88 in
French Lustre Colored Glass & Iron Ceiling Pendant Chandelier circa 1960
Located in Labrit, Landes
Mid century period chandelier or lustre, French
Wrought iron, colored blue, green, brown and yellow
Category
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Wrought Iron
H 21.66 in W 9.85 in D 9.85 in
1970s Italian 6 Arm Ceiling Pendant Chandelier by Gaetano Sciolari
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in COLMAR, FR
A striking and authentic, post-modern chandelier by italien designer Gaetano Sciolar (1927-1994
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Candelabrum Chandelier Crystal Ceiling Lamp Antique Art Nouveau Pendant Lighting
Located in Berlin, DE
Preserved Vintage Chandelier: A Glimpse into 1950s Elegance
Step back in time with our authentic
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Antique 19th Century European Baroque Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass, Wire
H 35.04 in Dm 21.66 in
French Napoleon III Chandelier Glass & Bronze Ceiling Pendant, circa 1890
Located in Labrit, Landes
Glass and bronze chandelier or lustre, made at the beginning of electricity circa 1890
French
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Antique 1890s French Napoleon III Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Bronze
H 30.32 in W 31.89 in D 5.12 in
French Chandelier Golden Metal Porcelain Flowers Ceiling Pendant, c 1950
Located in Labrit, Landes
Lustre made in the 1950 years
Gilded metal palm leaves and porcelain flowers (roses and poppies).
Good condition,
Height without the chain: 17.32 in. (44 cm)
This is suitable to US...
Category
Vintage 1950s French Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
H 25.99 in W 17.72 in D 17.33 in
Tom Dixon Lens Pendant Fixture Spherical Ceiling Light Clear Globe Chandelier
By Tom Dixon
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Tom Dixon lens pendant, spherical ceiling light, clear globe chandelier.
Tom Dixon Spherical Lens
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Plastic
French Ceiling Pendant Glass & Brass Chandelier Lustre Guariche style circa 1960
Located in Labrit, Landes
Ceiling pendant, France.
Lustre made in granulated glass and brass. Umbrella shape.
This chandelier
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
H 16.54 in Dm 18.9 in
19thc British Regency Bag ofCut Crystal Ceiling Flush Mount/ Pendant /Chandelier
Located in Opa Locka, FL
19thc British Regency style Chandelier/ Pendant Cut Crystal Ceiling Fixture. Bag of crystal style
Category
Antique 1890s English Regency Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal
Angelo Mangiarotti Vistosi Giogali Pendant Chandeliers Lamp Ceiling Light Glass
By Angelo Mangiarotti
Located in Geneva, CH
Angelo Mangiarotti "Giogali" glass unusual pendant lamp by Vistosi, Italy, circa 1968
Original
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Vintage 1960s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Art Glass
H 35.44 in Dm 9.85 in
Large German Vintage Blown Glass Chandelier Pendant Ceiling Light, 1960s
By Doria Leuchten Germany
Located in Berlin, DE
Wonderful large chandelier with blown Murano glass tubes.
Germany, 1960s
Lamp sockets: 20
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
OriginI Italian Vintage Murano Glass Chandelier Pendant Ceiling Light 1960s
By Gino Vistosi
Located in Berlin, DE
Large and very beautiful white bown Murano glass discs chandelier by Vistosi.
Italy, 1960s
Height
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Chrome
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Ceiling Pendants And Chandeliers For Sale on 1stDibs
An assortment of ceiling pendants and chandeliers is available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, glass and brass, all ceiling pendants and chandeliers available were constructed with great care. We have 23418 antique and vintage ceiling pendants and chandeliers in-stock, while there are 5341 modern editions to choose from as well. Ceiling pendants and chandeliers have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. mid-century modern, modern and Art Deco ceiling pendants and chandeliers are consistently popular styles. Ceiling pendants and chandeliers have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Stilnovo, Gaetano Sciolari and Hans-Agne Jakobsson are consistently popular.
How Much are Ceiling Pendants And Chandeliers?
Prices for ceiling pendants and chandeliers start at $1 and top out at $700,000 with the average selling for $2,431.
Finding the Right Chandeliers-pendant-lights for You
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.
Questions About Ceiling Pendants And Chandeliers
- What is a ceiling pendant?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021A ceiling pendant is a lone light fixture that hangs from the ceiling. It is usually suspended with the help of a chain, metal rod or cord. They can be used in various areas of the home, such as in a kitchen or in a bathroom. Find a variety of antique and vintage ceiling pendants on 1stDibs.
- What are chandelier pendants?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022You’ll often see chandeliers with elaborate glass ornamentation serving as a decoration. Quite frequently these glass pendants that hang from the light are called a prism. These pieces add luxe glamour to the light fixture, while also catching illumination and scattering it. Shop iconic vintage and contemporary chandeliers from some of the world’s top boutiques on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021The difference between pendant lights and chandeliers is not complicated. In terms of both style and function, chandeliers are not that different from pendant lights. The difference between a chandelier and pendant light is not how they look but rather the way in which they hang. Chandeliers are suspended with multiple branches that hold many bulbs while pendants typically dangle from one central cord or chain. Chandeliers tend to be more intricate and fancier, so if you're looking for something luxurious, then this might work best. With pendants, you’re likely to find a variety of examples in minimalistic modern styles; these would make great additions to any office space because of their versatility like being able to turn them on/off with ease. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique and vintage pendant lights and chandeliers.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2019
The difference between a pendant and a chandelier is that pendants are typically suspended from a cord or chain with a single light on the end and chandeliers are suspended from a branching system with multiple lights on the ends.
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