Hanging Lights
Antique 19th Century American Empire Lanterns
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Aluminum
Antique Early 1900s Austrian Jugendstil Chandeliers and Pendants
Brass
Vintage 1920s Austrian Vienna Secession Chandeliers and Pendants
Brass
Vintage 1930s Slovak Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Chrome
Vintage 1930s Czech Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Brass
Antique Early 1900s Slovak Jugendstil Chandeliers and Pendants
Brass
Vintage 1970s Slovak Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Glass
Vintage 1970s European Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Brass
Vintage 1960s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
Chrome
Antique Late 19th Century French Lanterns
Iron
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Metal
Vintage 1950s Polish Chandeliers and Pendants
Glass
20th Century Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants
Metal
Vintage 1930s European Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants
Brass
Vintage 1920s Mexican French Provincial Lanterns
Brass
Antique Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Chandeliers and Pendants
Brass
Antique Late 19th Century English Lanterns
Copper
Vintage 1960s American Brutalist Chandeliers and Pendants
Iron
Antique Early 1900s Slovak Jugendstil Chandeliers and Pendants
Brass
Antique Early 1900s Slovak Jugendstil Chandeliers and Pendants
Brass
20th Century Moroccan Moorish Chandeliers and Pendants
Metal
Vintage 1920s Slovak Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Brass
Vintage 1970s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Art Glass
Vintage 1970s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Art Glass
Vintage 1930s Slovak Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Glass
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Stainless Steel
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Metal
20th Century American Lanterns
Brass
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Acrylic, Lucite
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Chandeliers and Pendants
Nickel
Mid-20th Century Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants
Metal
Vintage 1940s Italian Lanterns
Iron
Vintage 1940s American Chandeliers and Pendants
Brass
2010s Chandeliers and Pendants
Blown Glass
Vintage 1950s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
Chrome
20th Century American Lanterns
Brass
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Metal, Brass
Vintage 1970s Polish Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants
Iron
2010s Mexican Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Metal, Stainless Steel
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Bronze
Vintage 1970s Dutch Space Age Chandeliers and Pendants
Chrome, Aluminum
Vintage 1960s French Hollywood Regency Chandeliers and Pendants
Rattan
Vintage 1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Metal
Vintage 1970s European Chandeliers and Pendants
Metal
Vintage 1980s German Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Metal
Mid-20th Century American Chandeliers and Pendants
Acrylic
Vintage 1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Metal
Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Teak, Glass
Vintage 1970s Austrian Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants
Cut Steel, Enamel
Vintage 1970s Czech Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants
Enamel, Steel
20th Century American Chandeliers and Pendants
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary American Wall Lights and Sconces
Metal
Vintage 1960s American Wall Lights and Sconces
Metal
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Metal
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Plastic
Vintage 1930s Slovak Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Chrome
20th Century Unknown Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Glass
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Finding the Right Chandeliers And Pendants 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021A light fixture should hang 7 feet off the floor or 3 feet above a table. As a general rule of thumb, one should not look into a light fixture when they are standing.
- 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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