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Vintage Swedish Grace Ceiling Light, Sweden, 1930s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Beautiful Swedish Grace ceiling light in a large size. Made from bronze with a large, wide frosted
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Vintage 1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Bronze
Art Deco Blue and White Glass Pendant Ceiling Light, ca. 1930s
Located in Barntrup, DE
Art Deco blue and white glass pendant ceiling light, Germany, from the 1930s.
An adorable Art Deco
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Vintage 1930s German Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Vintage Industrial Black Enamel Bauhaus Light, 1930s
Located in Kojetice, CZ
This vintage industrial black enamel pendant lamp in Bauhaus style was used in factories in the
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Vintage 1930s Czech Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Enamel, Iron
French Art Deco Cream Color Alabaster Pendant Light Fixture, circa 1930s
Located in Barntrup, DE
A magnificent Art Deco warm cream color alabaster pendant ceiling light fixture. France, circa the
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Alabaster, Metal, Brass
Art Deco Brass and White Frosted Glass Pendant Light, France, 1930s
Located in Barntrup, DE
Elegant Art Deco pendant light fixture made of brass with beautifully geometric, polygonal-shaped
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Alabaster Pendant Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1930s Italian carved alabaster pendant light fixture with patinated bronze fittings
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Vintage 1930s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Alabaster
Art Deco Loys Lucha Signed Polychrome Enameled Glass Pendant Light, 1930s
By Loys Lucha
Located in Barntrup, DE
decorated with a geometric design. The colorful pendant light is hung on three suspension chains decorated
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Bronze
1930s Louis Poulsen Ceiling Light in Golden Painted Copper
By Louis Poulsen
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Louis Poulsen, pendant, model 'A-Lamp', painted copper, Denmark, 1930s
Dating back to the 1930s
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Vintage 1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Copper
Art Deco White and Pink Marbled Glass and Brass Pendant Light, 1930s
Located in Barntrup, DE
An Art Deco style marbled white and light pink glass and brass pendant light from the 1930s
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Vintage 1930s German Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass
Freighter Ship Light, England, 1930s
Located in New York, NY
1930's English industrial light from freighter ship.
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Vintage 1930s English Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Other
French Art Deco Frosted Amber Color Pendant Light Signed ROS, 1930s
By David Gueron Degue
Located in Barntrup, DE
by three ropes with a brass canopy on the top.
One socket for an E14-size light bulb.
Dimensions
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Lovely Transparent Art Decò Barovier e Toso Pendant Light Murano Glass, 1930s
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Roma, IT
fits a standard European e27 light, possible rewire for Usa.
Excellent vintage condition.
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Vintage 1940s Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Murano Glass
Ceiling Light by Paavo Tynell for Taito, Finland, 1930s
By Taito Oy, Paavo Tynell
Located in Karlstad, SE
Early ceiling light designed by Paavo Tynell for Taito in the 1930s. The fixture features four
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20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Art Deco Flush Mount Ceiling Light, 1930s, UL-ready
Located in Oslo, NO
Rare and charming ceiling light fixture, designed and made in Norway during the late 1930s. The
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Vintage 1930s Norwegian Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Scandinavian designer sculptural zinc and bronze ceiling light, 1930s
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
aesthetic from the 1930s–1940s. Though the designer remains unknown, the piece reflects the era’s distinct
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Early 20th Century European Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Bronze, Zinc
Swedish Grace Ceiling Light by Lars Holmström, Sweden, 1930s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Beautiful Swedish Grace ceiling light in a large size. Made from bronze with a large, wide frosted
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Vintage 1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass, Pewter
Art Deco Loys Lucha Signed Enameled and Frosted Glass Pendant Light, 1930s
By Loys Lucha
Located in Barntrup, DE
geometric design. The colorful pendant light is suspended by three ropes with an ornate brass canopy on the
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass
Steel and brass ceiling light by Sam Rush in 1930
s movies style
By Sam Rush
Located in Bristol, GB
of space travel. This ceiling light ever entertains with three rockets orbiting the moon (respect is
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2010s English Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass, Stainless Steel
Art Deco Loys Lucha Signed Enameled Glass Four-Light Pendant Chandelier, 1930s
By Loys Lucha
Located in Barntrup, DE
Loys Lucha. The colorful pendant light has an elegant brass frame with four branches and four sockets
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass
Art Deco Ceiling Light, 1930s
Located in Praha, CZ
Made in Czechoslovakia
Made of glass, brass
Re-polished
Fully functional
Original condition.
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Vintage 1930s Czech Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Art Deco 1930s Suspension Light, Enameled Glass and Brass
Located in Vienna, AT
Rare Art Deco enameled glass pendant, circa 1930. A large tiered and cased glass diffuser is
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Vintage 1930s German Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
French Art Deco Chromed Brass and Frosted Glass Pendant Light by Noverdy, 1930s
By Jean Noverdy
Located in Barntrup, DE
French Art Deco pendant light with frosted white glass lamp shade/bowl by Jean Noverdy, circa the
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass, Chrome, Metal
Art Deco Loys Lucha Signed Enameled Floral Glass and Bronze Pendant Light, 1930s
By Loys Lucha
Located in Barntrup, DE
decorated with a geometric design. The colorful pendant light is hung on three suspension chains decorated
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Bronze
French Pure Art Deco Glass Pendant Light / Chandelier, Daum Pierre D
Avesn 1930s
By Pierre D
Avesn, Daum
Located in Lisse, NL
Another top quality made, antique French Art Deco pendant light with the wow factor.
This Art Deco
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Italian Murano Glass Wrought Iron Seven-Light Chandelier, 1930s
By Compagnia Di Venezia E Murano (C.V.M.)
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
beautiful autumn colors.
Seven-light: One E27 bulb socket in the center and six E14 bulb sockets under the
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Vintage 1930s Italian Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Wrought Iron
$2,915 Sale Price
35% Off
Paavo Tynell Model "2033" Ceiling Light for Taito, Finland 1930s
By Taito, Paavo Tynell
Located in Utrecht, NL
the light it diffuses. Milk glass was a popular material for lighting fixtures in the 1930s and beyond
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Vintage 1930s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Milk Glass
French Art Deco Loys Lucha Signed Floral Glass and Chrome Pendant Light, 1930s
By Loys Lucha
Located in Barntrup, DE
“Loys Lucha” by Les Verreries d'Art de Loys Lucha. The colorful pendant light has a chromed brass frame
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass, Chrome
German Art Deco Suspension Light, Enameled Glass and Brass, 1930s
Located in NUEMBRECHT, NRW
This unique Bauhaus inspired glass pendant was designed and manufactured in Germany in the 1930s
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Vintage 1930s German Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
$1,177 Sale Price
36% Off
Art Deco Nickel Chandelier with Light-Pink Opaline Shades, Czechoslovakia, 1930s
Located in Praha, CZ
Refined Art Deco chandelier produced in 1930s Czechoslovakia, crafted in nickel-plated metal and
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Vintage 1930s Czech Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Nickel
10-Light French Louis XV Style Crystal Beaded Chandelier, circa 1930s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
10-light French Louis XV style crystal beaded chandelier, circa 1930s. The chandelier is adorned
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Vintage 1930s French Louis XV Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Metal
$5,500 Sale Price
54% Off
Art Deco Ceiling Light Chandelier, Carved and Blackened Alabaster Bronze, 1930s
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A gorgeous and rare Art Deco alabaster ceiling light made in Europe in 1930s.
The shade is carved
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Vintage 1930s European Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Alabaster, Metal, Bronze
1930s French Small Crystal Flower Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1930's French crystal flowers light fixture with interior lights
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Vintage 1930s French French Provincial Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Metal, Silver Plate
Nickel plated Brass
Alabaster 5-Light Chandelier, Sweden 1920s to 1930s
Located in NUEMBRECHT, NRW
Swedish designer 5-Light Art Deco Chandelier, 1920s to 1930s.
This awesome chandelier features a
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Vintage 1930s Swedish Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Alabaster, Brass, Nickel
Awesome Adolf Loos Lobmeyr Light Cut Glass and Brass, Austria 1930s
By Adolf Loos
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Awesome Adolf Loos Lobmeyr Light Cut Glass and Brass, Austria 1930s
The lamp needs 1 x E27 / E27
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Vintage 1930s Austrian Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass
Murano Glass Chandelier by Ercole Barovier, 4 Arms Light, Italy, 1930s
By Ercole Barovier
Located in Brussels, BE
Murano Glass Chandelier by Ercole Barovier, 4 Arms Light, Italy, 1930s
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Vintage 1930s Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Murano Glass
Lovely Adolf Loos Lobmeyr Light Cut Glass and Brass, Austria 1930s
By Adolf Loos
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Lovely Adolf Loos Lobmeyr Light Cut Glass and Brass, Austria 1930s
The lamp needs 1 x E27 / E27
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Vintage 1930s Austrian Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass
Art Deco Suspension Light, Enameled Glass and Bronzed Brass, Germany 1930s
Located in NUEMBRECHT, NRW
This rare Bauhaus inspired pendant was designed and manufactured in Germany in the late 1920s to
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Vintage 1930s German Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass, Enamel
Large Aluminum Industrial Search Light, England, 1930s
Located in New York, NY
1930s English Industrial light originally used on a freighter as a search light.
Original hardware
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Vintage 1930s English Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
Art Deco Ceiling Light with Four Globes, 1930s
Located in Andrézieux-Bouthéon, FR
Art Deco Ceiling Light with Four Globes, 1930s
Vintage Design
1930s Art Deco four-globe pendant
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20th Century French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Stunning Georgian Style Flemish Brass Metal 8 Light Chandelier, Belgium, 1930s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
room area. Built in the 1930s, made by a unknown Manufacturer, this chandelier will make a nice
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Vintage 1930s German Georgian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Lovely Adolf Loos Lobmeyr Style Light Cut Glass and Brass, Austria 1930s
By Adolf Loos
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Lovely Adolf Loos Lobmeyr Style Light Cut Glass and Brass, Austria 1930s
Diameter: 11.03 in (28 cm
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Vintage 1930s Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Paavo Tynell, 1930s Ceiling Light for Taito Oy
By Paavo Tynell, Taito Oy
Located in Turku, Varsinais-Suomi
Early Paavo tynell glass pendant for Taito oy, 1930s.
Finnish modernist glass pendant light
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Early 20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
$4,651 Sale Price
20% Off
1930s Traditional 5 Light Nickel Slip Shade Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
1930s Traditional style nickeled brass chandelier with clear and yellow etched glass slip shades
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Vintage 1930s American Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass, Nickel
Austrian Brass Silk Seven-Light Chandelier, Austria, 1930s
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
style, Austria, 1930's. Seven scrolled light-arms with candle sleeves suspended from a silk hand-knotted
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
$5,229 Sale Price
49% Off
Hugo Gorge Six Light Brass Chandelier, Viennese Modern Age, 1930s, Austria
By Hugo Gorge, Josef Hoffmann, Wiener Werkstätte
Located in Biebergemund, Hessen
Very rare and elegant Viennese Modern Age bronzed brass chandelier designed by Professor Hugo Gorge and manufactured by Melzer & Neuhardt in Vienna, Austria. Prof. Hugo Gorge was one...
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Vintage 1930s Austrian Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Bronze
French Arte Deco Cut Glass Gilt Bronze Flush Mount, Ceiling Light, 1930s
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
A lovely cut glass and gilt bronze flush mount/ceiling France, 1930s. This beautiful piece is very
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Bronze
$1,301 Sale Price
20% Off
3-Armed Bauhaus Ceiling Light with Light Green Shades, Germany, 1930s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A stylish 3-shaded chandelier featuring 3 light green gourd shades, a nickel plated frame, hand
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Vintage 1930s German Bauhaus Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Steel, Nickel
French Old Bronze Six-Light Chandelier in Country House Style, France, 1930s
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
A very elegant ring shapped chandelier of old bronze in country house style, France, 1930s. Large
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Bronze
$2,201 Sale Price
49% Off
Set of Milk Glass Pendant Light Fixtures, Sold Individually
Located in New York, NY
Set of six French circa 1930's milk glass pendant light fixtures with interior lights. Sold
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Vintage 1930s French Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Milk Glass
Art Deco Alabaster and Brass Three-Light Chandelier, 1930s
Located in Barntrup, DE
Art Deco alabaster and brass three-light chandelier, 1930s.
This elegant chandelier from the 1930s
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Vintage 1930s German Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Alabaster, Metal, Brass
1930s Streamline International Style ceiling light in chrome - plated brass
Located in Berlin, DE
This original 1930s ceiling light exemplifies the clarity, lightness, and visual transparency
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Vintage 1930s French International Style Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass, Chrome
French Art Deco Six-Light Bronze
Frosted Glass Chandelier, 1930s
By Ezan
Located in Barntrup, DE
, circa 1930.
This elegant French Art Deco chandelier, dating to the 1930s, features a beautifully
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Bronze
Art Deco Ceiling Light in Glass and Chrome, Belgium, 1930s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Wonderful and decorative and pendant light in chrome and frosted glass.Designed and made in Belgium
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Mid-20th Century Belgian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Chrome
Superb Art Deco Nickel and Steel Twelve-Light Chandelier, 1930s
Located in Queens, NY
Superb Art Deco Nickel and Steel Twelve-Light Chandelier, 1930s.
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
French Art Deco Four-Light White Frosted Glass Shell Chandelier, 1930s
Located in Barntrup, DE
Art Deco four-light white frosted glass shell chandelier, France, circa the 1930s.
This beautiful
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass, Nickel
Art Deco Brass and White Frosted Glass Four-Light Chandelier, 1930s
Located in Barntrup, DE
An elegant French Art Deco chandelier from the 1930s. Three brass arms, each with a white frosted
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Swedish Modern Art Deco Cast Glass and Brass Ceiling Light, circa 1930s
Located in Stockholm, SE
A striking Swedish Art Deco ceiling light from the 1930s featuring a thick cast glass shade with
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Vintage 1930s European Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
$1,708 Sale Price
20% Off
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1930s Pendant Light For Sale on 1stDibs
Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the 1930s pendant light you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each 1930s pendant light for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, glass and brass. Find 852 options for an antique or vintage 1930s pendant light now, or shop our selection of 1 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer 1930s pendant light, there are earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. A 1930s pendant light, designed in the Art Deco, Scandinavian Modern or mid-century modern style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. Louis Poulsen, August Walther und Söhne AG and Poul Henningsen each produced at least one beautiful 1930s pendant light that is worth considering.
How Much is a 1930s Pendant Light?
Prices for a 1930s pendant light can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $75 and can go as high as $653,664, while the average can fetch as much as $2,200.
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 1930s Pendant Light
- 1stDibs ExpertJune 30, 2023What brides wore in the 1930s varied. Some wore long flowing dresses made of satin or silk. Long sleeves were popular and designs often featured only minimal embellishments like appliqués and beading. Because many people faced difficult financial situations due to the Great Depression, brides also sometimes simply wore their best dresses on their wedding days. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of vintage wedding dresses.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 26, 2024To identify 1930s furniture, first see if you can spot a maker's mark in hidden areas, such as the back, base, inside of drawers or under tabletops and seats. Trusted online resources can help you determine who produced your furniture based on these markings, and from there, you can research more to get a rough idea of how old your item is. A piece's characteristics can also be helpful when dating furniture. Many items made during the 1930s are examples of Art Deco furniture. Art Deco furniture is characterized by geometric patterns and luxurious materials, such as shagreen, marble, mother of pearl, mirrored glass, exotic animal hides and rare woods like mahogany, ebony and zebra wood. A certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer can provide an expert opinion on when your piece was likely made. On 1stDibs, explore a range of 1930s furniture.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023Yes, people had record players in the 1930s. In fact, record players began to become more common during the decade and continued to grow in popularity throughout the 1940s, 50s and 60s. Thomas Edison made the first phonograph record player in 1877. Shop a variety of record players on 1stDibs.
- 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 ExpertMarch 31, 2023In the 1930s, phones typically looked like rotary telephones. They had either a round or square base with a numbered dial that spun when you dialed and a handset receiver with both an earpiece and a mouthpiece. A cord connected the handset to the base. Find a variety of rotary phones 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 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 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.
- 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 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.
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