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MCM Pendant, Relief Glass and Chrome, Belgium, 1960
Located in Herentals, BE
Pendant of thick, transparent relief glass with turtle motif. The suspension system is made of
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Vintage 1960s Belgian Space Age Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Chrome
1970 milk glass mcm style globe pendant lights
Located in Surrey, BC
We have acquired a group of 24 of these fixtures from a storage locker of an old hardware store.
Rewired and ready to hang . These are user friendly and very easy to deal with . ...
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Late 20th Century Canadian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Milk Glass
1960s MCM Gaetano Sciolari Chevron 9 Arm Chandelier in Brass and Chrome
By Gaetano Sciolari, Sciolari Lighting
Located in Basel, BS
Gorgeous Italian designer chandelier by Gaetano Sciolari for Sciolari. Sculptural, elegant brass and chrome hanging chandelier with nine candelabra light sockets, cleverly forming a ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass, Chrome
Hollywood Regency Amber Glass & Drop Crystal Pendant Light MCM Retro
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage Hollywood Regency / Victorian / Gothic or Spanish Revival style pendant light or hanging
Category
Mid-20th Century Hollywood Regency Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Metal
Stained Glass Dome Shaped Bronze Framed MCM Italian Chandelier or Pendant
Located in Plainview, NY
Stained glass dome shaped bronze framed MCM Italian light with canopy
A stylish blue and green
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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Bronze
MCM to Modern Aluminum Dome Pendant Hanging Light Fixture Selling Separately
By Lightolier
Located in Topeka, KS
Handsome vintage Mid-Century Modern to Modern aluminum dome pendant hanging light fixtures 4
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Wire
MCM Striped Glass Globe Nickel Steel Pendant Light 27.5 In. Drop
Located in New York, NY
Mid-Century Modern style pendant light with a white, gray, green, orange, and tan striped globe
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Steel
MCM Striped Glass Globe Nickel Steel Pendant Light 34.5 in. Drop
Located in New York, NY
Mid-Century Modern style pendant light with a white, gray, green, orange, and tan striped globe
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Steel
1960s chrome-plated Gaetano Sciolari Cubist, MCM Brutalist Pendant light, Italy
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Basel, BS
1960s Italian chandelier featuring a Mid Century Geometric, Brutalist, Cubist, Modernist design and a chrome framework, designed by Gaetano Sciolari.
This chandelier is equipped wi...
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Chrome
H 43.31 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in
MCM RAAK Design 1960's Copper & Glass Pendant Lamp Large Chandelier
By RAAK
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
A vintage Mid-Century Modern dutch late 1960's Design Copper & Glass large pendant hanging lamp
Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Copper
Italian MCM Globe Chandelier
Located in Dallas, TX
Italian MCM chromed brass and glass globe chandelier. Circa 1960. The chandelier has been
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Vintage 1960s Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Pair of Round Brass Ribbed Glass Long Chain Light Fixture Pendants MCM MINT!
By Stiffel
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair of Round Brass Ribbed Glass Long Chain Light Fixture Pendants MCM MINT!
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
c1970's Large MCM Murano Butterfly in Flight Pendant Ceiling Fixture by "Itre"
By ITRE
Located in Opa Locka, FL
1970's Italian MCM "ITRE" by Murano Large Suspended Butterfly in Flight Ceiling Pendant Light
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Art Glass
H 14 in W 4 in D 16.75 in
50s MCM XL 10 Light Frosted Crystal Petal Lantern type Chandelier/ Pendant Palwa
By Palwa
Located in Opa Locka, FL
Very Rare Very Large 1950's Frosted Cut Crystal Petals on Vines Chandelier/ Lantern type Pendant
Category
Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal
MCM White Dome Swag Pendant Hanging Light Fixture or Lamp Style of Lightolier
By Lightolier
Located in Topeka, KS
Marvelous Mid-20th Century Mid Century Modern white enameled metal dome swag pendant hanging light
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Pair MCM Restored Ceiling Lights
By A. Hermann
Located in Berkeley, CA
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Each has a UL socket usable for 60 watts, and give off plenty of light.
Would be a hero set in any MCM
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Vintage 1960s American Bauhaus Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Pair 70s MCM Italian Carlo Nason/ A.V. Mazzega Murano Art Glass Pendant Fixtures
Located in Opa Locka, FL
Ceiling Pendant Fixtures. All original, all intact and ready to mount. Thick Steeped Art Glass. Violet
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Art Glass
1970s MCM Spanish Marble Chandelier
Located in Pasadena, CA
1970s Marble Chandelier. Wonderful translucent White layers with minor variations in color. Minor wear from age and use.
Category
Vintage 1970s Spanish Adirondack Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Marble
Vintage MCM Wood and Metal Candelabra
Located in west palm beach, FL
A fabulous vintage MCM candelabra. A chic black metal and brass frame with wood block touches
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Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
MCM Blown Milk Glass Large Globe Pendant Light by Lite Trend of La Palma CA
Located in Topeka, KS
Gorgeous Lite Trend of La Palma, California vintage blown milk glass large globe pendant light 15
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Milk Glass, Cord
Large MCM Globe Light By Lightolier
By Lightolier
Located in Pasadena, CA
This Large Mid-Century Glass Globe Lamp is a stunning statement piece that embodies the elegance and sophistication of mid-century modern design. Featuring a beautifully round, frost...
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20th Century American Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Large, Red MCM Asian Kitsch lantern
By Mark Bell
Located in Berkeley, CA
Living large. this one of a kind, rich asian red lantern would cool up just about any room. ( I see it in a kitchen.)
4 x 60 warm LED bulbs included.
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Vintage 1950s American Chinoiserie Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass, Steel
MCM Italian Heavy Glass and Brass Waterfall Chandelier
Located in Dallas, TX
Lovely MCM Italian heavy glass and brass waterfall chandelier. A glistening beauty that creates an
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass
French MCM Nickle and Glass 8 Light Suspension Chandelier
Located in Dallas, TX
Interesting French MCM nickle and glass 8 light suspension chandelier. Very fine quality and
Category
Mid-20th Century French Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Nickel
Group of 10. Large MCM globe lights by LIGHTOLIER
By Lightolier
Located in Surrey, BC
A very nice grouping complete with ceiling plate on these extra large rare globes showing small brass details old white finish and steel stem. We have rarely seen these sizes in quan...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Paavo Tynell for Lightolier Chandelier flower accents candelabra 1960s mcm
By Paavo Tynell
Located in Virginia Beach, VA
diffuser with extra lighting. A pull down switch allows for the dome lighting to be turned on or off
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
MCM Chandelier attributed to Dino Martens for Aureliano Toso, Murano, 1960s
By Dino Martens, Aureliano Toso
Located in Merida, Yucatan
Beautiful Mid-Century Modern chandelier / pendant light, consisting of 3 hand blown Murano glass
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
H 51.19 in W 20.87 in D 8.67 in
MCM "Fazzoletto" Chandelier in "Zanfirico" Glass by Fulvio Bianconi for Venini
By Venini, Fulvio Bianconi
Located in Merida, Yucatan
Beautiful Mid-Century Modern pendant light or lantern designed by Fulvio Bianconi for Venini in
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Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Murano Glass
H 29.93 in Dm 13.78 in
MCM "Cascade" Mazzega Chandelier by Carlo Nason in Opalescent Murano Glass
By Mazzega, Carlo Nason
Located in Merida, Yucatan
Mid-Century Modern chandelier by Carlo Nason for Mazzega in a blue opalescent hue, consisting of two stages of glass blades.
It measures 85cm tall in its current arrangement, but c...
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Blown Glass
70s MCM Gaetano Sciolari 9 Light Chrome Ice Cube Chandelier Lightolier Italy
By Lightolier, Gaetano Sciolari
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
Gaetano Sciolari 9 Light Chrome Ice Cube Hanging Chandelier for Lightolier. Made in Italy.
Measurements
Height to ring: 24” approx.
Size: 24”x 13”x 13” approx.
Glass cube: 4.25”x ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Chrome
MCM Chandelier by Carlo Nason for Mazzega in Murano Glass, circa 1968
By Carlo Nason, AVMazzega
Located in Merida, Yucatan
Mid-Century Modern chandelier, designed by Carlo Nason for Mazzega.
Manufactured in Iridescent Murano glass.
Murano, Italy, ca. 1968.
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Murano Glass
H 15.75 in W 15.75 in D 15.75 in
MCM Murano Glass Chandelier by Toni Zuccheri for Venini, Italy, ca. 1970
By Venini, Toni Zuccheri
Located in Merida, Yucatan
Large Mid-Century Modern chandelier in hand blown Murano glass.
This model was designed by Toni Zuccheri and manufactured by Venini in Murano Italy circa 1970.
The pieces are execute...
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Murano Glass
MCM Murano Glass Chandelier designed by Carlo Nason for AV Mazzega, Italy 1970s
By Carlo Nason, AVMazzega
Located in Beograd, RS
In this listing you will find an extremely rare Mid Century Modern chandelier done in hand molded and fused dark amber and clear Murano glass plates in organic shape. This chandelier...
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Chrome
H 27.56 in Dm 23.63 in
MCM Handblown Opaline Double Cased Parabola Shaped Glass Pendant, Finland
Located in Cape Town, ZA
Mid-Century Modern handblown opaline double cased parabola shaped glass pendant shade, Finland
Category
Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Opaline Glass
Large Vintage Chrome and Black MCM Lights
By Lightolier
Located in Prescott, AZ
Two matching vintage lights available, priced each.
Wonderful blend of Mid-Century Modern and Art Deco.
Large, 16 1/2 inch custard glass shade on original fitter refinished to matc...
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Vintage 1930s American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Iron, Chrome
1930s MCM Pendant with Custard Glass by Lightolier
By Lightolier
Located in Prescott, AZ
of dark burgundy and antique gold, this antique pendant fixture will add charm to any restoration or
Category
Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass, Iron
MCM, Brutalist, 3 Arm Pendant
By Aerin
Located in Berkeley, CA
50's, early 60's,
were converted to light shades on this new, brass three arm pendant ceiling
Category
Vintage 1960s Mexican Brutalist Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass, Steel
Iconic 70s Franco Bresciani iGuzzini ‘Kuala’ Hanging Lamp - MCM Italian Lighting
By Franco Bresciani, iGuzzini
Located in San Benedetto Del Tronto, IT
original with a bakelite E27 socket, a hallmark of the period.
With its presence and relaxing lighting
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
H 11.42 in W 9.65 in D 9.65 in
1970s Modernist MCM Orange Pendant Lamp
By Louis Poulsen
Located in Chula Vista, CA
AMBIANIC presents
Fabulous Orange MCM Pendant Lamp
3.75 h x 13 diameter
Original preowned vintage
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
1950 MCM Large Glass Bowl Pendant Light Set of 6
Located in Surrey, BC
Very nice set of 6 large glass pendants on aluminum stems with original ceiling caps.Found in a
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Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum
Vintage Mid-Century Space Age Sputnik MCM Chrome Chandelier Pendant Light
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
For your consideration is a space age Sputnik style chrome Mid-Century Modern chandelier pendant
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Modern, MCM Brass Chandelier
By Casey McMains
Located in Berkeley, CA
solutions for those in MCM houses with sloped roof lines. Great for open living area eye candy, or dining
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Art Glass
MCM Gold Spun Fiberglass String Swag Pendant Hanging Light Fixture or Lamp
Located in Topeka, KS
Gorgeous Mid-20th Century Mid Century Modern gold spun fiberglass string swag or pendant hanging
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Wire
1970's Hollywood Regency Gold Swag Pendant Lamp Gilt Hanging Light MCM
Located in Las Vegas, NV
currently wired with a long chain and plug with a on off /switch. I believe it has at least two lighting
Category
Vintage 1970s Unknown Hollywood Regency Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
MCM Vintage Rattan Bell Shaped Pendant Light with Milk Glass Globe & Brass Plate
Located in Topeka, KS
Wonderful Mid-Century Modern vintage rattan bell shaped pendant light with milk glass globe light
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
H 13.5 in Dm 27 in L 13.5 in
Monumental MCM Lucite Ribbon Chandelier
Located in west palm beach, FL
Spectacular vintage MCM brass and lucite ribbon chandelier. Much larger than anything I have seen
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Mario López Torres Mexican MCM Chuspata Fiber and Metal Chandelier
By Mario Lopez Torres
Located in Mexico City, MX
Beautiful Mexican MCM chandelier shaped like a monkey on a palmtree, made with woven chuspata fiber
Category
Vintage 1970s Mexican Folk Art Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass
Midcentury Hans Kogl Italian Hollywood Regency Gilt Tole Crystal Chandelier MCM
By Hans Kögl
Located in Dayton, OH
designing sculptural lighting fixtures, tables and various decorative objects. His better known work was
Category
Mid-20th Century Hollywood Regency Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Metal
Pair of MCM Italian Pendant Floor Lamps
Located in Pasadena, CA
Pair of Italian Modern pendant lamps with Floral Petal Design, Thin neck stem with solid square
Category
20th Century Italian Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal
Custom brass + wood pendants, MCM style.
By Mark Bell
Located in Berkeley, CA
Very unique set of three, four foot pendants. Built with an artistic assembly of multi sized wood
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
MCM Rattan Cage Pendant Chandelier with Interior Shade after Franco Albini
By Franco Albini
Located in Topeka, KS
Handsome vintage MCM, Mid-Century Modern, rattan bird cage style pendant chandelier with interior
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
MCM Italian Ceramic Pendant Ceiling Light Attributed to Alvino Bagni for Raymor
By Alvino Bagni
Located in Topeka, KS
Fantastic Italian Mid-Century Modern (MCM) ceramic triple pendant ceiling light attributed to
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
H 30 in W 17 in D 17 in
Mid Century 5 Light Ceiling Fixture 1930s MCM
Located in Prescott, US
This cast iron and chrome fixture shows the distinct direction design & style was taking in the 1930s, moving from Art Deco to what we now call Mid-Century.
The chrome has been poli...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Chrome, Iron
MCM Emerson Retractable Light by Imperialites Walnut Brass Plate & White Glass
By Imperialites
Located in Topeka, KS
Fabulous Mid-Century Modern Emerson by Imperialites pull down & retractable pendant light fixture
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
H 16.5 in W 17.75 in D 17.75 in
MCM Emerson Retractable Light by Imperialites Walnut Brass Plate & White Glass
Located in Surrey, BC
Mid-Century Modern atomic style brass light by Imperialites pull down & retractable pendant
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Mcm "Cascade" Mazzega Chandelier by Carlo Nason in Opalescent Murano Glass
By Carlo Nason, Mazzega
Located in Merida, Yucatan
Mid-Century Modern chandelier by Carlo Nason for Mazzega in a blue opalescent hue, consisting of two stages of glass blades. This chandelier is complete as there is not one inch of s...
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Blown Glass
MCM Chandelier by Carlo Nason for Mazzega in Murano Pulegoso Glass, circa 1960
By Carlo Nason, Mazzega
Located in Merida, Yucatan
Beautiful and rare Mid-Century Modern chandelier pendant lamp by Mazzega, designed by Carlo Nason
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Space Age Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Blown Glass
MCM Chandelier by Carlo Nason for Mazzega in Murano Glass, Italy, circa 1960
By Carlo Nason, Mazzega
Located in Merida, Yucatan
Beautiful and rare Mid-Century Modern chandelier pendant lamp manufactured by Mazzega, designed by
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Space Age Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Blown Glass
MCM Danish Modern Adjustable Teak Pendant Lamp with Counterweight by Domus
By Domus
Located in San Diego, CA
A very cool and rare MCM Danish modern adjustable teak pendant lamp with counterweight by Domus
Category
Late 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Teak, Textile
Hot Green MCM Spun Fiberglass and Milk Glass Pendant Light
Located in New Westminster, British Columbia
This Mid-Century Modern spun fibreglass globe pendant light is in the most exciting shade of apple
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
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Mcm Pendant Lighting For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal piece of mcm pendant lighting for your home. Frequently made of glass, metal and brass, every item from our selection of mcm pendant lighting was constructed with great care. Your living room may not be complete without a choice in our collection of mcm pendant lighting — find older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. An object in our assortment of mcm pendant lighting, designed in the Mid-Century Modern or Folk Art style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. You’ll likely find more than one option in this array of mcm pendant lighting that is appealing in its simplicity, but Carlo Nason, Mazzega Murano and Fulvio Bianconi produced versions that are worth a look.
How Much is a Mcm Pendant Lighting?
Prices for a piece of mcm pendant lighting start at $425 and top out at $6,995 with the average selling for $2,198.
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 Mcm Pendant Lighting
- What is a mini pendant light?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021Mini pendant lights are scaled-down versions of pendant lights that dangle from an overhead support. Unique mini-pendant lights are a wonderful way to set the ambiance for an entire space because they dangle in mid-air. On 1stDibs, shop vintage and antique pendant lights.
- What Is a swag pendant light?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021A swag pendant light is a fixture that hangs from the ceiling and provides an often inexpensive light source while taking up very little space. Swag pendant lights take up little space — the fixture is typically a bare or shaded socket that is suspended from the ceiling by way of a robust metal chain or cord. A swag pendant also offers a variety of installation options and can enhance the overall look of the room. Shop a range of antique and vintage swag pendant lighting on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 30, 2024Here are what the parts of a pendant light are called: The part that attaches to the ceiling is the mounting strap, and the canopy is the part that covers it. A chain usually connects the canopy to the rest of the light at a point called the hanging loop. At the end of the chain is the socket that holds the pendant light's bulb. On many pendants, a shade surrounds the bulb and diffuses light to soften the illumination produced by the fixtures. Shop a range of pendant lights 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 ExpertJune 15, 2023Yes, you can put a pendant light above a kitchen sink. However, if you don’t already have a light receptacle in place, you may need to hire a professional electrician to run wiring to the area. Also, ensure that there is at least 30 to 36 inches of clearance below the light, so you can stand at the sink. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of pendant lights.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 17, 2023Yes, glass pendant lights get dusty. However, all lighting fixtures will eventually gather dust. Regularly wiping your pendant lights can reduce the presence of dust. Shop a variety of glass pendant lights on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023Where you hang a pendant light over a kitchen sink is largely a matter of personal preference. If you're installing a new light fixture, consider where you most need task lighting. You may find it better to hang the lamp off to one side to illuminate a food prep area. Generally, there should be 35 to 40 inches of space between the bottom of the pendant and the countertop to allow for adequate clearance. On 1stDibs, find a collection of pendant lights.
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