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Art Deco-Streamline UFO Pendant Light, Nickel Plated Brass, Etched Opal Glass
By GMD Berlin
Located in Berlin, DE
Art Deco-Streamline UFO pendant light, nickel plated brass. Etched opal glass, customizable.
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2010s German Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Art Deco-Streamline UFO Pendant Light, Brass and Etched Opal Glass, Customizable
By GMD Berlin
Located in Berlin, DE
Art Deco-Streamline UFO pendant light designed and manufactured by GMD Berlin, customizable.
Category

2010s German Streamlined Moderne Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal, Brass

Space Age UFO Pendant Light, Czech Republic 1970s
Located in Almelo, NL
Space Age UFO Pendant Light, Czech Republic 1970s This vintage pendant light from 1970s Czech
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Vintage 1970s Czech Space Age Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Acrylic

Two White Opaline Ufo Pendant Light With Teak Wood
Located in Antwerp, BE
Two pendant lights in white milk glass oval ball lamp with ton sur ton 'stripe' motif in the glass
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Opaline Glass, Wood

Ezio Didone “Mira S” UFO Pendant Light for Arteluce / Flos, Italy, 1990s
By Ezio Didone, Arteluce
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Postmodern UFO or flying saucer pendant light giving diffused upward and downward light. A real eye
Category

1990s Italian Post-Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Italian Space Age UFO Chandelier
Located in Antwerp, BE
A unusual large space age UFO pendant light.
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Vintage Space Age UFO Lamp Attributed to Luigi Colani
By Luigi Colani
Located in Hamburg, DE
Colani'' UFO pendant light Striking lamp from the 70s in a shape and color characteristic of the
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20th Century Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Plastic

1970s UFO Glass Pendant Light, Czechoslovakia
Located in Praha, CZ
- good original condition with minor signs of use - 1x bulbs E26 - E27 - US wiring compatible
Category

Vintage 1970s Czech Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Funky Mid-Century Vintage UFO Saucer Pendant Light
By Rolf Krüger, Fog & Mørup, Fog and Morup, IKEA
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This stunning mid-century modern vintage hanging light pendant features a striking enameled red
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Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal, Wire

1960s UFO Pendant Plastic Light, UP to 20pieces available
Located in Praha, CZ
- Czechoslovakia, - Around 1970 - Good original condition.
Category

Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Space Age Mid Century Modern UFO Shaped Fused Glass Light Pendant 1960s
By Higgins Glass
Located in Miami, FL
....Higgins style studio glass flying saucer shaped hanging light. In fused glass with cool colors
Category

Vintage 1960s American Space Age Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal, Lead

Large Mid-Century Modern 'Ufo' Ceiling Light or Pendant Lamp Germany 1950s № 3
Located in Munich, DE
Large, rare and highly decorative Mid-Century Modern 'Ufo' ceiling light or pendant lamp. Designed
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Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Aluminum, Brass

Large Mid-Century Modern 'Ufo' Ceiling Light or Pendant Lamp Germany 1950s № 1
Located in Munich, DE
Large, rare and highly decorative Mid-Century Modern 'Ufo' ceiling light or pendant lamp. Designed
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Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Aluminum, Brass

Large Mid-Century Modern 'Ufo' Ceiling Light or Pendant Lamp Germany 1950s № 2
Located in Munich, DE
Large, rare and highly decorative Mid-Century Modern 'Ufo' ceiling light or pendant lamp. Designed
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Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Aluminum, Brass

Stilnovo Height Adjustable UFO Suspension Pendant 'Sgned'
By Stilnovo
Located in Hanover, MA
Signed Stilnovo UFO flying saucer shaped pendant light made of spun aluminum with an opaque white
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Granite, Aluminum

Rare Large UFO Space Pendant Light in Grey and White designed by Sciolari, 1970s
By Sciolari Lighting, Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Antwerp, BE
illuminated with very warm, atmospheric light the shade is in grey acrylic. The pendant is in excellent
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Chrome

Orange Transparent Space Age UFO Pendant Lamp, 1970s
Located in ROTTERDAM, ZH
Very unique orange space age UFO pendant lamp. The light has a transparent, orange outer shade and
Category

20th Century Space Age Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Hans Due's Ufo-Like Optima Pendant for Fog & Mørup
By Hans Due, Fog & Mørup
Located in Vienna, AT
Danish UFO style pendant ceiling light ’Optima’ designed by Hans Due for Fog & Morup. Launched in
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Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Aluminum

Minimalistic Mid-Century Modern Brass & Glass UFO Pendant Lamp Germany, 1950s
Located in Munich, DE
Extremely rare and elegant Mid-Century Modern space age UFO pendant lamp or hanging light. Designed
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Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Edera Radici for SAGIM 1950's Italian Patinated Brass and Crystal UFO Pendant
By Fontana Arte, Max Ingrand
Located in Hanover, MA
Unique UFO-form pendant light in finely hammered and patinated nickel-plated brass and set with
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Nickel, Brass

One Green Glass Pendant Light
Located in Antwerp, BE
One green Ufo glass pendant light. The brown lamp has been sold. Green light diameter 50 cm and
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Glass

One Green Glass Pendant Light
One Green Glass Pendant Light
H 14.97 in Dm 19.69 in
1950s Stilnovo Italian Modernist Black Patinated Pendant Lamp Italy
By Gaetano Sciolari, Stilnovo
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1950s Italian modernist black patinated pendant Italy ufo hanging light perforated shade unmarked
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal, Aluminum, Brass

Mid Century Yellow Smoked Glass Space Age Pendant Lamp by Dijkstra, 1970s
By Dijkstra
Located in ROTTERDAM, ZH
Mid century UFO space age pendant light with a smoked glass shade by Dijkstra. The lamp consists of
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20th Century Space Age Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Glass, Plastic, Acrylic

German UFO pendant light made by VEB Metalldrücker Halle from DDR 1970
Located in TERHEIJDEN, NB
Elegant UFO shaped pendant lamp designed by VEB Metalldrücker Halle from the DDR, East Germany in
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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Aluminum

Vintage RAAK Ufo Shaped Pendant Light B-1044 in Glass and Anodised Aluminum
By RAAK
Located in Beek en Donk, NL
A great vintage and well made metal and glass pendant, by RAAK (collection 1968-1972). The light
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Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Aluminum

Fibonacci UFO Pendant Light by Sophus Frandsen for Fog & Mørup, 1960s
By Sophus Frandsen, Fog & Mørup
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Award-Winning 'Fibonacci' UFO pendant light with white enameled with black enameled metal accents
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal, Aluminum

Space Age 'Bug Eye' Pendant Light, 1960s, Ufo Pendant Light, Vintage Pendant l
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Mid century Space Age 'bug eye' or ufo pendant light by Massive. The lamp is mostly referred to
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Vintage 1960s Belgian Space Age Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Plastic

UFO Pendant Light by Nanny Still for RAAK
By Nanny Still, RAAK
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A great example of a UFO lamp by famed designer. Patinated copper with molded glass. In great
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Copper

Bent Boysen Pendant Light
By Louis Kalff, Philips
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Handsome Bent Boysen designed UFO pendant light with spun aluminum shade and diffuser as well as
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Vintage 1980s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Bent Boysen  Pendant Light
Bent Boysen  Pendant Light
H 12 in W 23 in D 23 in
Space Age 'Bug Eye' Pendant Light, 1960s
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Midcentury Space Age 'bug eye' or ufo pendant light by Massive. The lamp is mostly referred to
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Vintage 1960s Belgian Space Age Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Plastic

Space Age 'Bug Eye' Pendant Light, 1960s
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Midcentury Space Age 'bug eye' or UFO pendant light by Massive. The lamp is mostly referred to
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Vintage 1960s Belgian Space Age Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Plastic

Space Age 'Bug Eye' Pendant Light, 1960s
Space Age 'Bug Eye' Pendant Light, 1960s
H 6.7 in Dm 14.97 in L 6.7 in
Space Age 'bug eye' Pendant Light, 1960s
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Mid century space age 'bug eye' or ufo pendant light by Massive. The lamp is mostly referred to
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Vintage 1960s Belgian Space Age Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Plastic

Space Age 'bug eye' Pendant Light, 1960s
Space Age 'bug eye' Pendant Light, 1960s
H 23.63 in Dm 15.75 in L 23.63 in
Space age 'bug eye' pendant light, 1960s
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Mid century space age 'bug eye' or ufo pendant light by Massive. The lamp is mostly referred to as
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Vintage 1960s Belgian Space Age Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Plastic

Space age 'bug eye' pendant light, 1960s
Space age 'bug eye' pendant light, 1960s
H 37.41 in W 15.75 in D 15.75 in
Mid Century UFO Saucer Pendant Light
Located in Bedford Hills, NY
Brushed aluminum and white glass ufo saucer pendant light, restored and rewired.
Category

Vintage 1960s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Aluminum

1960s UFO Yellow Pendant Light, Czechoslovakia
Located in Praha, CZ
- Glass and iron - Good original condition with minor signs of use - Fully functional.
Category

Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Iron

1960s UFO Yellow Pendant Light, Czechoslovakia
1960s UFO Yellow Pendant Light, Czechoslovakia
H 33.08 in Dm 17.72 in L 33.08 in
Midcentury Pendant Light UFO Meblo Designed by Harvey Guzzini, 1970s
By Harvey Guzzini, Meblo
Located in Praha, CZ
Midcentury pendant light UFO Meblo designed by Harvey Guzzini. Very nice style of lighting.
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Chrome

Stilnovo White Glass Pendant Light 'UFO' Chandelier, Italy circa 1950s-1960s
By Stilnovo
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Stilnovo suspension light/chandelier, Italy, circa 1950s-1960s Metal, brass, white opaque milk
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

1970s White Plexiglass UFO Space Age Harvey Guzzini Hanging Ceiling Light
By Harvey Guzzini
Located in London, GB
1970s white plexiglass with chrome detailing UFO shaped hanging pendant light which was designed by
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Mid-20th Century Italian Space Age Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Striking Ezio Didone “Mira S” Pendant Light for Arteluce
By Arteluce, Ezio Didone
Located in San Diego, CA
Postmodern UFO or flying saucer pendant light designed by Ezio Didone for Arteluce. Black enameled
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Chrome, Metal

1950s Italian Flying Saucer Pendant with Perforated Brass Band
By Pietro Chiesa, Fontana Arte
Located in Hanover, MA
UFO pendant with a difference: light emitted downwards and out from the perforated brass band
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Aluminum

1970s Space Age White Midcentury Danish Ceiling Lamp Optima Hans Due Fog & Morup
By Hans Due, Fog & Mørup
Located in Sherborne, Dorset
A 1970s Midcentury Danish UFO style pendant / ceiling light 'Optima' designed by Hans Due for Fog
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Mid-20th Century Danish Space Age Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Aluminum

UFO Pendant Light by Josef Hurka for Napako, 1950
By Josef Hurka
Located in Wien, AT
This UFO pendant light, model no. 1108, was designed by Josef Hurka and manufactured by Napako in
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Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Steel

“UFO” Pendant Light from Luxus
By Luxus of Sweden, Uno & Östen Kristiansson
Located in Stockholm, SE
“UFO” lamp by the renowned Kristiansson brothers who ran the successful Swedish lighting firm Luxus
Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Glass, Oak

Uno & Östen Kristiansson for Luxus Teak & Opaline Glass UFO Pendant Light, 1950s
By Luxus of Sweden, Uno & Östen Kristiansson
Located in San Francisco, CA
A 1950s Scandinavian Modern teak & frosted opaline glass pendant light by Uno & Östen Kristiansson
Category

Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Opaline Glass, Teak

1960s UFO Yellow Pendant Light, Czechoslovakia
Located in Praha, CZ
- Glass and iron - Good original condition with minor signs of use - Fully functional.
Category

Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Iron

Chandelier Pendant Light UFO Smoke White Murano Glass, Italy, 1970s
Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR
Ceiling pendant light chandelier in white smoke murano glass. Italian design in the mood of Carlo
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Large Mid-Century Modern Style Ufo Shaped Beige Fabric Pendant Light, 1970s
Located in Barntrup, DE
Large Mid-Century Modern style UFO-shaped beige fabric pendant light, Germany, circa the 1970s. An
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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal, Brass

Luigi Colani for Massive Ufo Pendant Lamp Ceiling Suspension Light Space Age
By Luigi Colani, Massive Lighting
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
The vintage white UFO pendant lamp, designed by Luigi Colani for Massive Belgium, is a striking and
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Vintage 1970s Belgian Space Age Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Plastic, Acrylic

ERCO Leuchten UFO Model 70 Ceiling Light
By ERCO Leuchten
Located in Den Haag, NL
1960s ERCO ceiling light features a bakelite ceiling plate and triple armature, elegantly curved
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Mid-Century Ufo Form String and Lucite Hanging Light Fixture
Located in Antwerp, BE
Hanging light fixture has a chromed central support with clear Lucite wings that support an
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Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Chrome

Danish Yellow Mid Century UFO Light with White Cord, c. 1960
By Fog & Mørup
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Danish yellow mid century UFO light with white cord, c. 1960 Tole, enamel Measures: Height 6
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Ezio Didone “Mira S” Pendant Light for Arteluce
By Ezio Didone, Arteluce
Located in Miami, FL
Postmodern UFO or flying saucer pendant light designed by Ezio Didone for Arteluce.
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Steel

1960s Space Age Purple & White Robert Welch for Lumitron Hanging Pendant Light
By Robert Welch
Located in London, GB
1960s, space-age, UFO, ‘Series 3000’ pendant, ceiling, hanging light which was designed by Robert
Category

Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Plastic

Purple West Germany Ceramic Flying Saucer Pendant Lamp, 1970s
Located in ROTTERDAM, ZH
Big purple west germany ceramic UFO-like pendant lamp. The light escapes nicely through the round
Category

20th Century Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Vintage UFO Pendant Light by RAAK, 1960s, Netherlands
By RAAK
Located in Noorderwijk, BE
crystal globes in two halfs or hemispheres retained by a wide aluminium band. Light bounces off the inside
Category

Mid-20th Century Dutch Space Age Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Rock Crystal, Aluminum

UFO shaped Danish pendant light (1950's)
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Rare beautiful pendant with shade tightly drawn over a steel frame hanging on his wire. One
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Vintage 1950s Danish Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Steel

UFO Chrome Hanging Light
Located in Hudson, NY
fanciful hanging light - UFO Spaceship - 3 way switch for center down light and sockets in the 3
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Vintage 1970s American Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

UFO Chrome Hanging Light
UFO Chrome Hanging Light
H 22 in Dm 16 in
Huge 1950s UFO Ceiling Light by Stilnovo
By Stilnovo
Located in London, GB
An extremely large 1950s Italian UFO ceiling fixture by Stilnovo. It is labelled with the
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Postmodern Pendant Light 1980s West Germany
Located in Debrecen-Pallag, HU
Stunning vintage UFO shaped 1980s pendant light. It's a well made large ceiling lamp. White acrylic
Category

20th Century German Post-Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

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Ufo Pendant Light For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic ufo pendant light available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, glass and plastic, every ufo pendant light was constructed with great care. If you’re shopping for a ufo pendant light, we have 20 options in-stock, while there are 1 modern editions to choose from as well. Your living room may not be complete without a ufo pendant light — find older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. Each ufo pendant light bearing Mid-Century Modern, Art Deco or Scandinavian Modern hallmarks is very popular. Harvey Guzzini, Luxus and Uno & Östen Kristiansson each produced at least one beautiful ufo pendant light that is worth considering.

How Much is a Ufo Pendant Light?

Prices for a ufo pendant light start at $336 and top out at $9,307 with the average selling for $1,200.

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 Ufo Pendant Light
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    Mini 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021
    A 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 ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    The 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 ExpertMay 30, 2024
    Here 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 ExpertFebruary 17, 2023
    Yes, 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, 2023
    Where 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023
    Yes, 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.

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