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Swedish Two Level Perforated Pendant Ceiling Light
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
1659 Swedish perferated two level pendant light
4 bulbs lowwer level 2 bulbs upper level
Category
Vintage 1960s Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Vintage Brass Pendant Light with Perforated Trim - 2 Available
Located in Chicago, IL
A vintage brass pendant light featuring a delicately tapered cylindrical brass shade with a
Category
20th Century Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Tenfold Chandelier 32inch Brushed Bronze Perforated Metal Pendant Light
By Luft Tanaka
Located in Brooklyn, NY
. Inspired by Brutalist architecture and Op Art, the Tenfold Series features interlocking perforated metal
Category
2010s American Brutalist Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum, Brass, Steel
Large Danish Modern Perforated Light Grey Ceramic Pendant, 1970s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Large, stunning, open base, handmade ceramic pendant. Rustic perforations showcasing the ceramic
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery, Stoneware
Swedish Modern Red Pendant Light with Perforated Brass Details, 1950s
Located in The Hague, NL
This striking pendant lamp was produced in Sweden in the 1950s.
The shade, featuring an
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass
Vintage 1950s Mid Century Modern Star Perforated Brass Church Pendant Light
Located in Regensburg, DE
Highly decorative vintage Mid-Century Modern perforated brass pendant lamps.
Lovely design with
Category
Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Danish Modern Perforated Metal Pendant Light by Poul Gernes for Louis Poulsen
By Louis Poulsen, Poul Gernes
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Striking, Danish modern pendant light by Poul Gernes for Louis Poulsen features a faceted white
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Vintage Lightolier 5-Light Perforated Brass Chandelier
By Lightolier
Located in North Miami, FL
The 5 brass cup style diffusers are perforated with stars design. This is a flush mount light
Category
Vintage 1960s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Rare & Elegant Mid-Century Modern Perforated Metal Pendant Lamp Germany 1950
Located in Munich, DE
Rare, elegant and highly decorative Mid-Century Modern perforated metal pendant lamp or hanging
Category
Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Elegant Mid-Century Modern Pendant Lamp or Hanging Light Germany 1950s
Located in Munich, DE
Rare, highly decorative and elegant Mid-Century Modern perforated aluminum pendant lamp or hanging
Category
Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum, Brass
Rare Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian Copper Pendant Lamp or Hanging Light 1960s
Located in Munich, DE
Rare, elegant and highly decorative Mid-Century Modern perforated copper pendant lamp or hanging
Category
Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Copper
H 11.03 in Dm 14.38 in
Mid Century Brass Adjustable Pull-down Conical Pendant Style Thurston Lightolier
By Lightolier, Gerald Thurston
Located in Miami, FL
Fabulous Pull-Down Space Age Modern conical perforated Brass pendant light in the style of Gerald
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Elegant Mid-Century Modern Pendant Lamp by Ernest Igl for Hillebrand 1960s
By Ernest Igl, Hillebrand
Located in Munich, DE
Elegant Mid-Century Modern perforated metal pendant lamp or hanging light. Designed by Ernest Igl
Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
lantern in the manner of Mategot
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in Brooklyn, NY
pendant light in perforated metal reminding the work of Mathieu Mategot , brass circle at the
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass
Art Deco style Hanging Lamp in Marbled Glass & Brass, 1940s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Danish art deco/functionalist pendant light partially perforated solid brass and marbled glass. It
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Perforated Steel Pendant Light by Lightolier
Located in New York, NY
Newly-rewired and lacquered ivory, with solid polished brass pins. Dimensions below are for the shade, cord is 48" long and can be adjusted.
(Two lights are shown in image. On...
(Two lights are shown in image. On...
Category
Vintage 1960s American Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Steel, Brass
Six Perforated Brass Shaded Ceiling Light
Located in Charleston, SC
A ceiling light in brass, ceiling ring holding electric cables and central ring with looped decor
Category
20th Century German Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Black Ceiling Light with Perforated Neck, France, circa 1950
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Old factory lamp, fully rewired and restored, black epoxy paint on the surface of the lamp and creamy white inside. Very pretty and original design, good proportions.
Category
Vintage 1950s French Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Steel
Vintage Iron Perforated Pendant Light
Located in Houston, TX
Vintage Iron Perforated Pendant Light
Category
Vintage 1940s Belgian Chandeliers and Pendants
Medium Vintage Perforated Brass Pendant Light
Located in Chicago, IL
A medium European Perforated brass pendant light we sourced in France. It is made of perforated
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Gold, Brass
Large Vintage Perforated Brass Pendant Light
Located in Chicago, IL
A large European perforated brass pendant light we sourced in France. The pendant light is made of
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Gold, Brass
French Perforated Ceiling Light
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A sharp French Perforated Ceiling Light from the 1960s in patinated brass, painted aluminum and
Category
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass, Steel
1950s perforated steel and brass hanging pendant light by Metalarte
By Metalarte
Located in Henley-on Thames, Oxfordshire
Mid century perforated steel and brass hanging light pendant by Metalarte.
Probably an Italian or
Category
Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Steel, Brass
Perforated Light by Paavo Tynell
By Taito Oy, Paavo Tynell
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A patinated brass pull-down ceiling lamp with triangular pinhole perforations in the shade and a frosted glass diffuser. Three available, priced individually.
Category
Vintage 1950s American Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Perforated Brass Ceiling Light by Stiffel
By Stiffel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Perforated brass ceiling light by Stiffel. Designed in the United States, circa 1950s. Holophane
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Midcentury Paavo Tynell Perforated Brass Light Fixture
By Paavo Tynell
Located in Astoria, NY
A vintage Paavo Tynell pendant or light fixture in perforated brass. Good vintage condition with
Category
Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Perforated Ceramic Hanging Light on Brass Tube Stem
By Louis Poulsen
Located in New York, NY
tube. Mid Century Modern period pendant light, working and in original condition.
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Perforated Bronze Ceiling Mount Light Fixture, Spain, Contemporary
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary Moroccan perforated bronze ceiling mount light fixture.
Solid exterior rim with
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Moroccan Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Bronze
Perforated Metal Shade French Hanging Light, Style of Mategot
Located in North Miami, FL
All original, this hanging light with perforated metal shade and glass diffuser are finished with
Category
Vintage 1950s French Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass, Metal
A Mid Century Perforated Light Fixture in the Style of Guariche
By Pierre Guariche
Located in Astoria, NY
A vintage brass and perforated black metal French light fixture in the style of Guariche.
Good
Category
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass
Danish Modern Three-Tiered Pendant Light
Located in Minneapolis, MN
Vintage Danish Modern pendant light with perforated metal details; brushed brass-tone metal.
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Ceramic Pendant Light, Circa 1960s, Denmark
Located in San Antonio, TX
Danish Modern mid-century ceramic pendant light is perforated and textured and made to diffuse
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Ceramic
Six-Armed Sputnik Chandelier or Pendant Lamp, 1950s, Germany
Located in Munich, DE
Monumental Mid-Century Modern six-armed chandelier or pendant light with perforated large lamp
Category
Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Great Industrial Light
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Great decorative American industrial wall/ceiling round pendant light,with perforated and plastic
Category
Vintage 1940s American Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Scandinavian Brass Ceiling Lamp by ASEA, 1950s
By ASEA
Located in Esbjerg, DK
This perforated pendant light is made from solid brass. It was manufactured by ASEA in Sweden
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Industrial Pendant Light with Perforated Top
Located in Houston, TX
Vintage Industrial pendant with iron perforated top and silver spun aluminum base. Newly wired for
Category
Vintage 1960s Belgian Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum, Iron
Lightolier Ten-Light Chandelier with Perforated Conical Shades
By Lightolier
Located in Astoria, NY
dualistic, white painted conical shades with perforated detail and diffusers, suspended from a saucer form
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass
Nice Original Mid-Century Modern 5 Light Perforated Shade Chandelier
Located in Peekskill, NY
This is a nice simple and elegant 5 light chandelier. We love the high style look if a white
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Pure & Simple Designed Brass & 'Diamond' Glass Modernist Pendant Lamp by Vitrika
By Vitrika
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Clear diamond-pattern glass og slightly patinated perforated brass makes this pendant light by
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Rare Mid-Century Modern Pendant Lamp by Ernest Igl for Hillebrand Germany 1950s
By Ernest Igl, Hillebrand
Located in Munich, DE
Exceptional and elegant Mid-Century Modern perforated pendant lamp or hanging light. Designed by
Category
Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass
H 7.88 in Dm 17.33 in
Large Perforated Industrial Pendant Light
Located in Oakland, CA
Large perforated industrial pendant lights that glow from above and below. They are like the
Category
Vintage 1950s American Chandeliers and Pendants
Midcentury Perforated Cone Pendant Chandelier, Semi-Flush Light
By Arredoluce
Located in Stamford, CT
Three warm white perforated enameled steel cones, hang from soft patinated brass fittings. Fixture
Category
Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Yellow Ceiling Light in Perforated Metal, 1970s
Located in Ixelles, Bruxelles
50cm)
Materials - Metal
Color - Yellow
Light wear consistent with age and use. Some scuffs, dents.
Category
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
An Italian 5-Light Perforated Difusser Chandelier
Located in Miami, FL
Beautifully restored and rewired, the folded metal diffusers give great illumination to five arms.
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass
Ceiling light in perforated metal, Post-Modern, Netherlands
Located in Saint Leonards-on-sea, England
Postmodernism late 20th-century, elegant ceiling light made out of a continuous perforated metal
Category
Late 20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Sheet Metal, Wire
Green & Yellow Ceiling Light in Perforated Metal, 1970s
Located in Ixelles, Bruxelles
40cm)
Materials - Metal
Color - Yellow, Green
Condition - Good
Comments - Light wear consistent
Category
Vintage 1970s Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Cream Ceiling Light with Perforated Neck, White Cream, France, circa 1950
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Old factory lamp, fully rewired and restored, cream white epoxy paint on the surface of the lamp and inside. Very pretty and original design, good proportions.
Category
Vintage 1950s French Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Steel
H 10.63 in Dm 15.75 in L 10.63 in
Large Industrial Drum Chandelier
Located in US
Handsome Drum Shaped Perforated Steel Pendant . Creates Wonderful Dramatic Light And Shadows
Category
20th Century American Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Steel
Paavo Tynell and Alvar Aalto Perforated Brass Pendant Light for Taito Oy
By Alvar Aalto, Paavo Tynell
Located in Madrid, ES
A polished and perforated brass pendant light designed jointly by Paavo Tynell and his pupil, Alvar
Category
Vintage 1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Paavo Tynell and/or Alvar Aalto Perforated Brass Pendant Light for Taito Oy
By Taito Oy, Alvar Aalto, Paavo Tynell
Located in Madrid, ES
A polished and perforated brass pendant light designed jointly by Paavo Tynell and his pupil Alvar
Category
Vintage 1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
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Perforated Pendant Light For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal perforated pendant light for your home. A perforated pendant light — often made from metal, brass and glass — can elevate any home. Find 19 options for an antique or vintage perforated pendant light now, or shop our selection of 11 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer perforated pendant light, there are earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. Each perforated pendant light bearing Modern, Mid-Century Modern or Scandinavian Modern hallmarks is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made perforated pendant light over the years, but those crafted by Jonathan Ben-Tovim, Paavo Tynell and Alvar Aalto are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much is a Perforated Pendant Light?
Prices for a perforated pendant light can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $395 and can go as high as $6,824, while the average can fetch as much as $760.
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 Perforated Pendant Light
- 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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