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Vintage 1950 s Spanish Gilt Metal Ceiling Fixture with Opaline Globe
Located in Buchanan, NY
Spanish ceiling fixture is just one of the many unique vintage pieces available at 145 Antiques. Our
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Vintage 1950s Spanish Art Nouveau Flush Mount

Materials

Metal

French 1960 s Gilt Metal Ceiling Fixture with Molded Glass Shade
Located in Buchanan, NY
This magnificent French mid-century ceiling fixture features an array of gracefully curved gilt
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Vintage 1960s French Art Nouveau Flush Mount

Materials

Metal

1940s Spanish Silvered Sunburst Ceiling Fixture with Patinated Gold Highlights
Located in Buchanan, NY
This handsome Spanish 1950s metal ceiling fixture features alternating and overlapping large and
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Vintage 1950s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount

Materials

Metal

French 1950 s Green Patinated Suspended Ceiling Fixture
Located in Buchanan, NY
This unique French 1950s hand patinated green metal ceiling fixture features a textured surface and
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Unique 1950 s Spanish Dark Gilt Metal Ceiling Fixture with Decorative Stem
Located in Buchanan, NY
This unusual 1950s Spanish dark gilt metal ceiling fixture features a sweeping ring of leaves
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Vintage 1950s Spanish Art Nouveau Flush Mount

Materials

Metal

1930s Cone-Shaped Art Deco Ceiling Pendant Lights
Located in Surrey, BC
Antique cone-shaped pendants in milk glass with etched accent lines of light. Re-wired and CSA
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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Glass

Art Nouveau Brass Flush Mount Ceiling Light with Frosted Glass Shade, circa 1910
Located in Darmstadt, DE
age. A rare and elegant antique lighting piece for lovers of timeless design.
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Early 20th Century German Art Nouveau Flush Mount

Materials

Brass

19th Century Ceiling Chandelier, France Around 1890, Gold Bronze
Located in Berlin, DE
19th century Ceiling Chandelier, France around 1890, gold bronze Antique magnificent chandelier
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Bronze

20th Century Biedermeier Style Nickel-Plated Brass Ceiling Chandeliers
Located in Berlin, DE
Classicist antique ceiling chandeliers in the Biedermeier style, circa 1900. Nickel-plated brass
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20th Century Austrian Biedermeier Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass, Nickel

PAIR OF ART DECO STYLE 1960 S FLOWER LOTUS GLASS CEILiNG LAMPS
Located in Pulborough, GB
Antiques of London A stunning pair of Art Deco-style ceiling lamps dating from the 1960s
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20th Century British Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Glass

Crystal Genovese Italian Hand Carved Hanging Ceiling Light Pendant Chandelier LA
Located in West Hollywood, CA
living room bedroom. Ceiling pendant hanging light . Antique Dealer West Hollywood CA Melrose Ave La
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Antique 19th Century Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Metal

PAIR OF VINTAGE BRONZE AND GILT BRONZE CEILING CHANDELIER LIGHT HOOKs
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning pair of
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20th Century Unknown Victorian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Bronze

18th C. Ormolu Rock Crystal 16-Light Chandelier Hanging Ceiling Light Pendant LA
Located in West Hollywood, CA
18th C. Ormolu Rock Crystal 16-Light Chandelier hanging ceiling light pendant LA .A sensational and
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Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal, Rock Crystal, Metal, Metallic Thread

Pair of Arts and Crafts 4 Arm Ceiling Lights An unusual pair of pendant lights
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Pair of Arts and Crafts 4 Arm Ceiling Lights An unusual pair of pendant lights in the Arts and
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Vintage 1920s Arts and Crafts Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Iron

Unique Arts Crafts Hammered Brass Opaline Glass Mosaic Pendant Light, 1920s
Located in Lisse, NL
lamp, opaline glass light, hammered brass chandelier, jugendstil lighting, antique ceiling light
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Early 20th Century Austrian Arts and Crafts Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal, Brass, Wire

Sculptural Alabaster Art Deco Pendant Light with Carved Rose Garland, circa 1920
Located in Lisse, NL
Collectible antique lighting Neoclassical floral ceiling light
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Early 20th Century Swiss Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Alabaster, Brass, Bronze, Wire

Unique Large Arts Crafts Brass Pendant Light with Glass Mosaic Shades 1910
Located in Lisse, NL
, antique ceiling light, craftsman style pendant, vintage opaline pendant, brass mosaic ceiling light, early
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Early 20th Century European Arts and Crafts Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass, Bronze, Wire

Beaded Brass Crystal Chandelier Antique Ceiling Lamp Lustre Art Nouveau Lamp
Located in Berlin, DE
integrating with modern electrical systems. In summary, this chandelier isn't just an ornate lighting fixture
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Antique 18th Century European Art Nouveau Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Brass, Wire

Fine Brass Crystal Chandelier Antique Ceiling Lamp Lustre Art Nouveau Lamp, 1900
Located in Berlin, DE
**Cherished Antique Chandelier - Lovingly Restored in Berlin** Introducing an exquisite antique
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Antique 18th Century European Baroque Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Brass, Wire

Fine Candle Purple Crystal Chandelier Antique Ceiling Lustre Pendant Lighting
Located in Berlin, DE
Elegant Purple Crystal Chandelier - Antique Ceiling Pendant Lighting Introducing an exquisite
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Antique 18th Century European Baroque Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Wire

Huge Candelabrum Crystal Antique Chandelier Ceiling Lustre Art Nouveau
Located in Berlin, DE
Elegant Antique Crystal Candelabrum Chandelier - A Marvel of Art Nouveau Craftsmanship Introducing
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Antique Early 18th Century European Art Nouveau Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Wire, Brass

Fine Cage Crystal Chandelier Antique Ceiling Lamp Lustre Art Deco Pendant Light
Located in Berlin, DE
Exquisite Restored Antique Crystal Chandelier – A Glimpse of Art Deco Elegance Introducing an
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Vintage 1940s European Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Brass, Wire

Spanish Gilt Metal Feathered Crown Ceiling Fixture with Opaline Globe
Located in Buchanan, NY
lighting for any occasion. This extraordinary flush mount ceiling fixture is just one of the many unique
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Vintage 1960s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount

Materials

Metal

2 Vintage Revival Style Chandelier Lights 1920s - 1930s priced each
Located in Prescott, US
, etc) this original and refinished antique ceiling lighting fixture has a presence of a time gone by
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Mid-20th Century American American Craftsman Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Aluminum

Antique English Ceiling Mount
Located in Mount Pleasant, SC
Viewed best from below. Rusted English ceiling mount, recently re-wired. Center rod may be cut
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Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Flush Mount

Materials

Iron

1920s Antique Two-Light Ceiling Mount
Located in Pasadena, CA
1920s two-light ceiling light fixture. Original polychrome finish. Measures: 2.25" H x 5.88" W x
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Vintage 1920s North American Chandeliers and Pendants

Antique Ceiling Lamp with Six Arms in Metal
Located in Lisboa, Lisboa
Ceiling lamp with six arms, made of metal. Antique, made for indoor lighting, living rooms or
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Early 20th Century Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Antique French Ceiling Pendant Light 19th Century
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Elegant French frosted glass cone shaped pendant light with flower and leaf bronze fittings. New custom interior fittings are positioned to provide a more even light. Uses 1 - 60 wat...
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Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Bronze

Midcentury Italian Handcrafted Ceiling Lamp 9 Amber Glass, Antique Gold Finish
Located in Saddle Brook , NJ
Mid-Century Modern Italian handcrafted ceiling lamp, antique gold finish and 9 amber glass
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1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount

Materials

Metal

1881 Antique Ceiling Suspension for a Light with It s Original Counterweight
Located in Petaluma, CA
This is a charming antique ceiling suspension for a light. It has a nice design and comes with its
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Antique 1880s American Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Vintage Yellow Powder Room Porcelain Ceiling Fixture
Located in Prescott, US
antique lighting fixtures are very difficult to find as they are so fragile that most have not survived
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Mid-20th Century American American Craftsman Flush Mount

Materials

Porcelain

Giltwood Alabaster Pendant Ceiling Light
Located in Dallas, TX
finial, stem and ceiling cap. All carved wood elements are finished with a hand applied water gilt white
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Late 20th Century European Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Alabaster

Japanese Antique Hanging Lantern Type Glass Pendant Light / Ceiling Lighting
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
can imitate. Lighting made from the Taisho era to the early Showa period in Japan. This is an
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Antique Early 19th Century Japanese Taisho Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Copper

Contemporary Flush Mount Ceiling Light
By Henri Fernandez, Antiques MC
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Contemporary fantastic ceiling light made in the style of lights used by Oscar Niemeyer for the
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2010s French Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal, Aluminum

Contemporary Flush Mount Ceiling Light
By Henri Fernandez, Antiques MC
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Contemporary Fantastic Ceiling Light made in the style of lights used by Oscar Niemeyer for the
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2010s French Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal, Aluminum

Ceiling Light by Henri Fernandez for Antiquesmc
By Henri Fernandez, Antiques MC
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Ceiling light by Henri Fernandez. This light was made in the year 1980, but we still make it.
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2010s French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Ceiling Light by Henri Fernandez for AntiquesMC
By Henri Fernandez, Antiques MC
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Ceiling light by Henri Fernandez This light was made in the years 1980, but we still make it. The
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2010s French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Antique Carved Alabaster Ceiling Light
Located in San Francisco, CA
Beautifully turned and carved alabaster ceiling fixture with fluted edge and acanthus leaf detailed
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20th Century Flush Mount

Antique Crystal Chandelier Antique Ceiling Lamp
Located in Berlin, DE
Product information Total height: 110cm height without chain: 93cm diameter: 70cm weight (approximately): 13kg Number of lights: 12 light bulb sockets: E14. Total length...
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Antique 19th Century Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal

Ceiling Lantern Antique in Bronze With Etched Glass
Located in Bastogne, BE
Antique gilded bronze hall lantern with one lamp surrounded by sectional convex tapering glass
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Vintage 1920s Baroque Lanterns

Materials

Bronze

Large Antique Alabaster Hanging Ceiling Light
Located in San Francisco, CA
Beautiful large turned tortoise-colored alabaster bowl with braided rope hanger. The photos do not show the bronze acorn finial that hangs from the bottom center of the bowl.
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Early 20th Century Flush Mount

Antique Crystal Chandelier Antique Ceiling Lamp Big
Located in Berlin, DE
Product information Measure: Total height 120cm, diameter 97cm, weight (approximately) 25kg Number of lights: 14 light bulb sockets: E14. Total length variable. Chandel...
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Antique 19th Century European Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal

Crystal Chandelier Antique Ceiling Lamp Lustre
Located in Berlin, DE
Crystal chandelier antique ceiling lamp lustre Total height: 150 cm, height without chain 85 cm
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Vintage 1920s Austrian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Brass

Crystal Chandelier Antique Ceiling Lamp Lustre
Located in Berlin, DE
Crystal chandelier antique ceiling lamp lustre Measures: Total height 150 cm, height without chain
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Vintage 1920s Austrian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Brass

Crystal Chandelier Antique Ceiling Lamp Lustre
Located in Berlin, DE
Crystal chandelier antique ceiling lamp lustre Measures: Total height 130 cm, height without chain
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Vintage 1920s European Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Brass

20th Century Antique Rattan Ceiling Lamp
Located in Barcelona, ES
20th century antique rattan ceiling lamp. By unknown manufacturer, Spain. In original condition
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20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Rattan

20th Century Antique Rattan Ceiling Lamp
Located in Barcelona, ES
20th century antique Rattan ceiling lamp. By unknown manufacturer, Spain. In original condition
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20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Rattan

20th Century Antique Rattan Ceiling Lamp
Located in Barcelona, ES
20th century antique Rattan ceiling lamp. By unknown manufacturer, Spain. In original condition
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20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Rattan

Antique Spanish Iron Leaf Ceiling Light
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Incredible antique iron ceiling light from Spain. Beautiful painted iron body with leaf detail
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Mid-20th Century Spanish Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Iron

Antique Victorian Stained Glass Ceiling Lantern
Located in London, GB
A beautiful antique Victorian stained glass ceiling lantern. This was made in England, it dates
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Antique 1880s British Art Nouveau Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Iron

Antique Banded Circular Ceiling Pendant Lights
Located in Surrey, BC
-wired and CSA approved; ceiling mounts included. Example of mount in photo (in copper) is representative.  
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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Glass

English Alabaster Antique Plafonnier Ceiling Light
Located in London, GB
A classy alabaster ceiling plafonnier. England, c1930s. Alabaster bowl with brass finials
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Mid-20th Century British Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Alabaster

Two Pairs of English Antique Lanterns, Ceiling or Wall Lights
Located in London, GB
Two pairs of antique lanterns, ideal as ceiling lamps or they can be hung on the wall brackets
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Vintage 1920s British Art Deco Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Crystal Antique Silver Ceiling Mount Lights or Sconces
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Pair of Petite Crystal and Antique Silver Ceiling Mount or Sconces. Would be nice in a closet or
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20th Century Unknown Flush Mount

Materials

Crystal, Metal

Elegant Antique Ceiling Lantern In Glass and Gilt Brass, France
Located in Bastogne, BE
Antique brass lantern from the first half of the 20th century. France. Brass, faceted glass
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Vintage 1920s French Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Huge Antique Holophane Three Part Ceiling Light
By Holophane
Located in Nottingham, GB
Rare Extra Large 14” Diameter Three Part Holophane and flush mount ceiling light Stunning
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Vintage 1930s American Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass, Steel

Antique Art Deco Slip Shade Ceiling Light Fixture, C1920
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique Art Deco Slip Shade Ceiling Fixture with Embossed Glass Shades, C1920 Measures - 4.5" x 13
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Flush Mount

Materials

Metal

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Antique Ceiling Lighting For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more in our collection of antique ceiling lighting on 1stDibs. Was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, stone and crystal. Find 251 options for an antique or vintage piece of antique ceiling lighting now, or shop our selection of 13 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Your living room may not be complete without an item from our selection of antique ceiling lighting — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. A choice in our collection of antique ceiling lighting, designed in the Empire, Art Nouveau or Baroque style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. You’ll likely find more than one object in our assortment of antique ceiling lighting that is appealing in its simplicity, but Antiques MC, Henri Fernandez and sicis produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Antique Ceiling Lighting?

Prices for a piece of antique ceiling lighting start at $246 and top out at $43,000 with the average selling for $4,181.

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 Antique Ceiling Lighting
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021
    A ceiling mounted light can refer either to flush mount lights, which is mounted flush to the ceiling or recessed lighting, which is a bulb that’s installed into a hollow opening in the ceiling.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    A flush ceiling light shines light downward and sits flush against the ceiling. Flush ceiling lights are good for areas with shorter ceilings and for keeping dust and debris away from the bulb and shade because there is no space between the ceiling and the light itself. Shop a range of antique and vintage flush ceiling lights on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 27, 2024
    The lights that are in the ceiling are called recessed lights. There are two main categories of these lights: can and canless. A can recessed light sits inside a metal housing, allowing you to adjust its angle and control where the light aims. Canless recessed lights lack this housing, so they provide general ambient lighting. Shop a large collection of lighting on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    The best lighting for a kitchen ceiling is really a matter of preference. Some may opt for incandescent light, which provides a soft, warm yellowish light. Others may prefer halogen lights, which produce a crisp white light that is optimal for task lighting. Those who are concerned with energy use may prefer fluorescent lights, which have a long life.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021
    As its name implies, a flush mount ceiling light is mounted flush to the ceiling. They’re a good alternative to recessed lighting.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023
    Circle ceiling lights are called recessed light fixtures. In most spaces, they provide ambient light by focusing illumination down onto the room below. Shop a range of ceiling lights from some of the world's top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    The best lighting depends on your space and style. It’s best to have multiple sources of light at different heights to ensure uniform illumination. With low ceilings, the ceilings should be painted white for a highly reflective surface. Flush mount lighting fixtures or a ceiling fan with a light is good for low ceilings. Shop a range of antique and vintage lighting fixtures on 1stDibs.