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Set of Three Smoked Glass Hanging Lights
By Peill Putzler
Located in Los Angeles, CA
molded, smoked glass hanging fixtures by Peill & Putzler, with brass colored metal parts and custom brass canopy, priced as a set, $1200 individually
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Vintage 1970s German Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Dark Gray Vintage Industrial Metal Pendant Wall Light
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Industrial metal light. Suitable as wall and pendant light. Weight 4.5 kg / 9.9 lb. All lamps
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Mid-20th Century German Industrial Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal

Extra Large Factory Lights by Schaco, circa 1930s
By Schaco
Located in Gloucester, GB
Extra large factory lights by Schaco, circa 1930s - Price is per light - Dark grey vitreous
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Vintage 1930s German Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Enamel

Set of Three Clear Glass Hanging Lights, 1970
By Peill Putzler
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Timeless clear glass pendants by Peill & Putzler, Germany 1970, wave pattern on the underside of an
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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Chrome

Antique European Shed Antler Chandelier with Three Lights
Located in Houston, TX
Antique chandelier from Germany made from shed antlers. Circa 1900. Newly rewired for the US with
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Antique Early 1900s German Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Antler

Set of Three Smoked Glass Hanging Lights
Located in Los Angeles, CA
molded, smoked glass hanging fixtures
with brass colored metal parts and custom brass canopy
priced as a set, $1100 individually
Category

Vintage 1970s German Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Set of Three Smoked Glass Hanging Lights
Located in Los Angeles, CA
molded, smoked glass hanging fixtures
with brass colored metal parts and custom brass canopy
priced as a set, $1100 individually
Category

Vintage 1970s German Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Peill Putzler Smoked Glass Hanging Lights, 1970
By Peill Putzler
Located in Los Angeles, CA
molded, smoked glass hanging fixtures by Peill & Putzler, with an opaque, brass colored layer across the bottom part of the globes, brass colored hardware and custom solid brass cano...
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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Set of Three Smoked Glass Hanging Lights
By Peill Putzler
Located in Los Angeles, CA
molded, smoked glass hanging fixtures by Peill Putzler, with brass colored metal parts and custom brass canopy, priced as a set, $1200 individually
Category

Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Pair Of Kandem Lights modell 601 | Original Bauhaus Light
By Kandem
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Pair of Kandem lights | 'modell 601' | original Bauhaus light In perfect condition. Several
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Vintage 1930s German Bauhaus Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Enamel

Black Bakelite Vintage Industrial Metal Cage Work Lights
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Vintage work light made out of Bakelite. 2 meters / 80" black cotton wire. Weight: 0.50 kg / 1.1 lb Priced per individual item. All lamps have been made suitable by international ...
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Mid-20th Century German Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Black Bakelite Vintage Industrial Metal Cage Work Lights
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Vintage work light made out of Bakelite. Including 2 meters / 80" black cotton wire. Weight: 0.50 kg / 1.1 lb Priced per individual item. All lamps have been made suitable by inte...
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Mid-20th Century German Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Black Bakelite Vintage Industrial Metal Cage Work Lights
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Vintage work light made out of Bakelite. 2 meters / 80" black cotton wire. Weight: 0.50 kg / 1.1 lb Priced per individual item. All lamps have been made suitable by international ...
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Mid-20th Century German Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Black Vintage Industrial Metal Cast Iron Scissor Lights
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Scissor spring with Industrial hanging lamp Measures: maximum length 140 cm, minimum length 62 cm excluding bulbs Weight: 7.00 kg / 15.4 lb Priced per individual item. All lamps h...
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Mid-20th Century German Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal, Iron

Pair of Space Age Ceiling Lights by VEB Leuchten, 1970s
By VEB Leuchten
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Pair of chromed and opal glass ceiling lights by VEB NARVA from Germany. Cool space age design
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Vintage 1970s German Space Age Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Opal, Chrome

Bauhaus Globe Lights by August Walther and Sohne, circa 1930s
By August Walther und Söhne AG
Located in Gloucester, GB
Bauhaus globe lights by August Walther and Sohne, circa 1930s - Price is per light - Opaline
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Vintage 1930s German Bauhaus Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Opaline Glass

Hollywood Regency Brass and Glass Chandelier with Twelve Lights, 1960s
Located in Morazzone, Varese
Beautiful and elegant full brass chandelier made in Germany in the 1960s, with six double arms, and
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Mid-20th Century German Hollywood Regency Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Large Cascade Light Fixture with Five-Glass Lights, 1970s, Glasshutte Limburg
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Antwerp, BE
1970, Glasshutte Limburg Germany. Complete with a black enameled ceiling plate for five lights. This
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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Ingo Maurer Chandelier Midcentury in Brass, at 30 Lights, 1960s
By Ingo Maurer
Located in Milano, IT
lights all working. Of great scenography is its geometric spiral design. Given its size and its movement
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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Set of 2 Modernist Silver Sputnik Hanging Light, Cosack Lights, 1970s
By Cosack Leuchten
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: Sputnik hanging light set of 2 Producer: Cosack Lights, Germany Origin
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Modernist Space Age Hanging Light by Ernest IGL for Hillebrand Lights, 1960s
By Hillebrand, Ernest Igl
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: Hanging light Design: Ernest Igl Producer: Hillebrand Lights, Germany
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Eight 1960s Extra Large Staff Ceiling Lights A248 by Rolf Krüger
By Rolf Krüger, Staff Leuchten
Located in München, DE
Eight rare original 1960s extra large Rolf Krüger Space Age staff ceiling lamps model A248 in white. Never connected, still in original packaging. Winner of IF Design Award Hannove...
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Vintage 1960s German Space Age Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Set of Four-Light Fixtures Koch Lowy, Two Sconces and Twe Pedant Lights, 1970
By Peill Putzler, Koch Lowy
Located in Rijssen, NL
& Putzler, manufactured in Germany, circa 1970s.These Peill & Putzler vintage wall lights become quickly
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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal, Brass

Vintage Orange Glass Pendant Lamp by Peill and Putzler, 1960
By Peill Putzler
Located in Oirlo, LI
makers. More glass pendant lights in stock. Also a larger model of this lamp available in my ads
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Vintage 1960s German Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Glass

Set of Three Kinkeldey Chrome and Glass Mid Century Modern Pendants
By Kinkeldey
Located in Houston, TX
Set of three Kinkeldey glass pendants from 1970s Germany. Midcentury vintage pendant lights within
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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Chrome

Staff Pendant Lights
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Molded glass and brushed brass plated metal. Six available; PRICED INDIVIDUALLY
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Vintage 1970s German Flush Mount

Materials

Metal

Pair of Glass Koch and Lowy Pendant Lights
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Fantastic pair of biomorphic pendant lights by Koch and Lowy. Lights are deadstock, have never been
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21st Century and Contemporary German Flush Mount

Materials

Brass

Pair Antique Bauhaus Kandem Opaline Flush Mounted Ceiling Pendants Lights Lamps
By Kandem
Located in Sale, GB
- An original and extremely rare pair of large satin opaline Bauhaus ceiling pendants by Kandem
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Early 20th Century German Flush Mount

Materials

Opaline Glass

Pair of Large Minimalist Flush Mount Glass Pendant / Wall Lights 1960 s
Located in London, GB
Two large flush mount pendants or wall lights in pressed glass with a typical 1960s abstract
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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount

Materials

Metal, Brass

Three Large 1960s Flush Mount Glass Pendant or Wall Lights by N Leuchten
Located in London, GB
Three large flush mount pendants or wall lights in pressed glass with a typical 1960s abstract
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount

Materials

Metal, Brass

Mid-Century Modern Style German Pendant Lights, 1970s
Located in Bastogne, BE
Vintage cascade chandelier/ 4-light pendant lamp in Mid-Century Modern style. 1970's Pendant
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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Stainless Steel

Two Extra Large Massive Glass Globe Pendants Lights by Doria, Germany, 1970s
By Doria Leuchten Germany
Located in Berlin, DE
Two large ROUND massive Murano glass pendants. (or ellipse version available 1stDibs
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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Murano Glass

Ceramic Pendant Lights, West Germany, 1970s
Located in Melbourne, AU
contrasts can be set up between these lights and surrounding walls - a pale or pastel pink would look lovely
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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Ceramic

Murano Yellow Clear Glass Doria Pendant Lights, 1960s
By Doria Leuchten Germany
Located in Rijssen, NL
3 Doria pendant lights (in collaboration with Murano) in the style of Venini, manufactured, circa
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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Cut Steel, Chrome

Great Pair of Amber Glass Pendant Lights by Doria
By Doria Leuchten Germany
Located in New York, NY
Great pair of amber glass pendant lights by Doria lighting Co. The interior of the glass has a
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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Large Antique German Two Tone Pendant Lights 2
Located in London, GB
Large two tone pendant lights. Patinated brass rim and gallery. Opaline glass top, etched glass
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Early 20th Century German Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Pair of Murano Amber Clear Glass Doria Pendant Lights, 1960s
By Doria Leuchten Germany
Located in Rijssen, NL
One of 2 Doria pendant lights (in collaboration with Murano) in the style of Venini, manufactured
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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass, Cut Steel

Three Doria Pendant Lights, Brass and Textured Amber Glass Globe, 1960s
By Doria Leuchten Germany
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A fantastic set of three textured glass pendant lights by Doria Leuchten Germany manufactured in
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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Vintage Doria Leuchten 1960s Pink Murano Glass Globe Pendant Lights / Lamps
By Doria Leuchten Germany
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
ceiling pendant light fixtures by Doria Leuchten, Germany. Made in the later half of the 1960s, these huge
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Aluminum

Single Petite Doria Glass Tube Kitchen Island Dinning Table Pendant Lights 1960s
By Doria Leuchten Germany
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Gorgeous glass tube pendant light made by Doria Leuchten, Germany. It is in very good condition and
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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal, Brass

Pair of Mid Century Industrial Green Glass Pendant Lights, Germany
Located in Bedford Hills, NY
Very cool pair of mid century German industrial pendant lights in vibrant green glass. Rewired.
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Vintage 1950s German Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

German Gray Vintage Industrial Metal Clear Plexiglass Pendant Lights
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Industrial metal light. Clear plastic cover Suitable for 5-light bulbs E27/ E26 Weight: 10.50 kg / 23.1 lb Priced per individual item. All lamps have been made suitable by i...
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Mid-20th Century German Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

1 of 3 Petite Murano Pendant Lights by Doria, 1970s
By Doria Leuchten Germany
Located in Aachen, NRW
1 of 3 Petite Murano pendant lights designed by Doria, 1960s Heavy quality and in very good
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Vintage 1970s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Murano Glass

Reserved // Stunning Petite Floral Chrome Sputnik Pendant lights, Germany, 1960s
By Sölken Leuchten
Located in Aachen, NRW
Stunning petite floral plexiglass and chrome Sputnik Pendant lights, Germany, 1960s. When
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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Chrome

1 of 3 Mixed Colored Glass Pendant Lights, Germany, 1960s
By OTHR
Located in Rijssen, NL
A collection of beautiful and stylish glass pendant lights made in Germany and Italy around the
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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

1 of 6 Petite Murano Tubes Pendant Lights by Doria, 1970s
By Doria Leuchten Germany
Located in Aachen, NRW
1 of 3 petite Murano pendant lights designed by Doria, 1970s Very good condition. Cleaned, well
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Vintage 1970s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

1 of the 4 Hand Blown Murano Pendant Lights, Model 4308, by Doria, 1970
By Doria Leuchten Germany
Located in Rijssen, NL
1 of the of the 6 Cascade hand blown lamps in a pendant design, model 4308, manufactured by Doria
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Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Chrome

Rare Set of 3 Mid-Century Green Murano Glass Pendant Lights by Doria, circa 1970
By Doria Leuchten Germany
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
A beautiful set of three Mid-Century Bubble glass pendant lights by Doria Leuchten, Germany. Made
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Copper, Metal

Pair of Petite Sputnik Orange Pendant Lights, Opal Glass, Germany, 1970s
By Kaiser Leuchten
Located in Aachen, NRW
Wonderful pair of petite Sputnik pendant lights made by Kaiser Leuchten, Germany, circa 1970-1979
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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Opal, Metal

Pair of German Vintage Glass and Brass Pendants Ceiling Lights, 1960s
Located in Berlin, DE
Pair of hand blown glass and brass pendants/lanterns with chain or pipe (on request). Germany
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Mid-20th Century German Minimalist Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Very Rare Brass Pendants Ceiling Lights by Florian Schulz, Germany, 1960s
By Florian Schulz
Located in Berlin, DE
Set of three rare and large solid brass pendants by Florian Schulz. Germany, 1960s.  Lamp sockets
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Sef of 3 Large Glass Pendant lights by Limburg, Germany, 1970s
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Aachen, NRW
Germany, circa 1970s Sockets: Each Pendant needs 1 x E27 standard bulb. Light bulbs are not included
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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Petite Iron and Clear Glass Pendant Lights by Limburg, Germany, 1960s
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Aachen, NRW
Petite Minimalist iron and clear glass pendant light manufactured by Limburg Glashutte, Germany
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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Pair of 1970s German Glashütte Limberg Bubbled Smoked Glass Pendant Lights
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in London, England
An unusual pair of 1970s German Glashütte Limburg pendant hanging ceiling lights with heavy smoked
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

German Blue Enamel Vintage Industrial Cast Iron Clear Glass Pendant Lights
By Schaco
Located in Amsterdam, NL
German industrial pendant light. Grey, blue enamel, white interior. Cast iron top, clear glass
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Mid-20th Century German Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Enamel, Iron

1970s German Staff Leuchten Chrome Bubbled Glass Pendant Lights 3 available
By Staff Leuchten
Located in London, England
1970s German Staff Leuchten polished chrome & clear glass pendant hanging lights. Model No P105
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Pair of Spherical Cocoon Pendant Lights Featuring Wavy Structure, Germany 1970s
By Goldkant Leuchten, Friedel Wauer
Located in Milano, IT
Friedel Wauer and manufactured in Germany, are truly exceptional. Measuring approximately 30cm in
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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Resin

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German Pendant Lights For Sale on 1stDibs

Find a variety of German pendant lights available on 1stDibs. The range of distinct German pendant lights — often made from metal, glass and brass — can elevate any home. There are 1394 antique and vintage German pendant lights for sale at 1stDibs, while we also have 196 modern editions to choose from as well. German pendant lights have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. There are many kinds of German pendant lights to choose from, but at 1stDibs, mid-century modern, industrial and modern German pendant lights are of considerable interest. There have been many well-made German pendant lights over the years, but those made by Glashütte Limburg, Peill Putzler and Doria Leuchten Germany are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are German Pendant Lights?

The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $1,970, while they’re typically $96 on the low end and $289,122 highest priced.

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 German 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
    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 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 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 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.
  • 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.