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Midcentury Brutalist Pierced Metal Pendant Light
Located in Charleston, SC
Here we have one large pierced metal pendant light. That gives off a starburst design when lit. It
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Mid-20th Century American Brutalist Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Important Stilnovo pendant light
By Stilnovo
Located in Monaco, MC
Very large lacquered metal pendant light made by Stilnovo, Italy circa 1960. Beautiful mustard
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Marvelous Lightolier 10 Cylinder Light Chandelier Flush Light Mid-Century Modern
By Lightolier
Located in Pemberton, NJ
wonderfully simple light fixture would be perfect for a midcentury inspired tall foyer or stairwell
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Mid century modern Murano glass ceeling light 1970s Italy
Located in Palermo, PA
This elegant Murano glass pendant light was crafted in the 1970s, featuring a refined yet intricate
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Mid Century Modern Etched Glass Disk Light, Belgium
Located in Stamford, CT
Large etched glass and brass mid century modern hanging light from Brussels. 1950s.
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Vintage 1950s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Italian Mid Century Brass and Glass Six Light Fixture
Located in Troy, MI
Found in Italy, this six light chandelier or fixture dates from the 1960s. Fixture features flat
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Lightolier Concentric Louvered Brass Pendant Light / Chandelier
By Lightolier
Located in Fulton, CA
A polished brass pendant chandelier by Lightolier. Designed with 5 concentric, brushed brass
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Italian Brass Pendant Light
Located in Antwerp, BE
Mid-Century Modern brass 3-light chandelier, ceiling light, circa 1970. Shaped as an UFO or flying
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Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Italian Glass and Brass Pendant Light
Located in East Hampton, NY
Sleek Italian textured Murano glass globe 15.5" in diameter with polished brass hardware the total height fram canopy to bottom of globe is 36".
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Mid-20th Century Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Mid-20th Century, Etched Glass Trade Sign Light
Located in London, GB
Mid-20th century etched glass trade sign light. A highly unusual and quirky mid-20th century
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Vintage 1940s British Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Blown Glass

Green Enamel French Vintage Industrial Pendant Light
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Green French Enamel Factory Pendant Light Thick quality Enamel. Used in warehouses and factories
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Mid-20th Century French Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass, Enamel

Rare Hand-Forged Wrought Iron 4-Light Chandelier with Sculptural Curl Detailing
Located in Lisse, NL
MidCentury pendant light as much as we do then you will love our price. Mind you, perfect packing and
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Candle Lamps

Materials

Wrought Iron

Kalmar Pendant Light, 1960s
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Fantastic ice crystal shaped pendant light by Kalmar. Handmade glass on a metal frame This
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Vintage 1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Murano Glass Pendant Light
Located in Antwerp, BE
Italian Murano glass pendant light or chandelier. Total height with the chain is 120 cm.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Space Age Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Green Enamel French Vintage Industrial Pendant Light
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Rare Green French Enamel Factory Pendant Light Thick quality Enamel. Used in warehouses and
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Mid-20th Century French Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass, Enamel

Chandelier/Pendant Light, 1980s
Located in Ljubljana, SI
Chandelier/pendant light Period of Production: 1980s Manufacturer: KAJ, Dol pri Hrastniku
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Vintage 1980s Slovenian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Aluminum

Chandelier/Pendant Light, 1980s
Chandelier/Pendant Light, 1980s
$331 Sale Price
20% Off
Brass Pendant Light by Hans Agne Jakobsson, Sweden
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in London, GB
A mid-century brass pendant light in the shape of a top hat by Hans-Agne Jakobsson for his company
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Large Italian Pendant Light
By Lumi
Located in London, GB
A large white glass and aluminium pendant with faceted glass diffuser. By Pia Guidetti Crippa for
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Aluminum

Arlus Ceiling-Light Pendant, 1950s
By Arlus
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
French Midcentury Ceiling Light Pendant by Arlus (Paris), France, 1950s. A stunning example of 1st
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Chrome

Mid-Century Aluminum Cylinder Pendant circa 1960, Pair
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This Mid-Century pendant light pair was manufactured during the Jet Age era of the Space Race and
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Aluminum

Mid Century Gilt Metal Foliage Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1950's French gilt metal pendant light fixture with seven lights. Measurements: Drop
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Vintage 1950s French Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

White Opaline Glass Vintage Industrial Pendant Light
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Opaline glass pendant. White Bakelite and brass top 2 meter black wire Weight: 2.00 kg / 4.4 lb
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Mid-20th Century German Bauhaus Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Mid Century Glass Ceiling Light By Napako, Czechoslovakia, 1960s
By Napako
Located in Zohor, SK
this pendant a standout piece in any mid-century, bohemian, or eclectic interior. The light works on
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Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Aluminum

Pink and White Mid-Century Modern Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
A sweet, unpretentious piece molded of white glass and hand trimmed with bright red banding. Suspended on the original chrome stem and canopy, the fixture has been rewired to hold on...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Glass

Industrial Pendant Light, 1950s
Located in Ljubljana, SI
Industrial pendant Light Period: 1950s Poducer: Emo Celje, Slovenia/Yugoslavia Material
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Vintage 1950s Slovenian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal, Enamel

Industrial Pendant Light, 1950s
Industrial Pendant Light, 1950s
$153 Sale Price / item
53% Off
Swedish Mid Century Stamped Glass Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1950's Swedish stamped glass and iron pendant light fixture with interior lights and mica
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Iron

Grey Vintage Industrial Holophane Glass Pendant Light
Located in Amsterdam, NL
standards for incandescent light bulbs, energy-efficient and LED bulbs. E26/E27 bulb holders and new 110
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Mid-20th Century British Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Aluminum

Mid Century Tole Italian Flower Six-Light Chandelier
Located in Antwerp, BE
Tole Italian six-light chandelier with white flowers. The light requires six single E14 screw fit
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Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal, Tôle

Vintage Space Age Mid Century Pendant Light in Acrylic Glass Shade by Herda, 70s
By Herda
Located in ROTTERDAM, ZH
Beautiful space age pendant light by the Dutch brand Herda with acrylic glass shade. The lamp has
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Vintage 1970s Dutch Space Age Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Murano Glass Hanging Pendant Light
Located in Oakland, CA
Mid-century Italian glass hanging pendant light with clear, amber, and green glass. Original wiring
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Glass, Murano Glass

Large Mid-Century Art Deco Style Copper Brass 12-Light Chandelier
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Elevate your space with the grandeur of this Very Large Art Deco Style Chandelier, a masterpiece of design and craftsmanship that beautifully combines copper with polished brass acce...
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Mid-20th Century North American Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass, Copper

French Linear 12-Light Iron Chandelier with Swag Arms, Mid 20th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French scale chandelier with twelve lights from the mid-20th century. This French chandelier
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Mid-20th Century French Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal, Iron

Blue Enamel Vintage Industrial Factory Pendant Light
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Small industrial pendant Blue enamel white interior 2 meter black cotton wire Weight: 0.5 kg / 1.1
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Mid-20th Century Hungarian Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Enamel

French Black Enamel Vintage Industrial Pendant Light
Located in Amsterdam, NL
French factory light. Black iron top with enamel shade. White inside. Weight: 1.20 kg / 2.6 lb
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Mid-20th Century French Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Enamel, Iron

Blue Enamel Vintage Industrial Factory Pendant Light
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Factory light black enamel white interior brass top Weight: 4.9 kg / 10.8 lb Priced per
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Mid-20th Century Hungarian Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass, Enamel

Mid-century 4-Light Murano glass Chandelier, 1950s
Located in Palermo, IT
Mid-century 4-light Murano glass chandelier, 1950s e14 lamps. Glass intact, good condition. Metal
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Vintage 1950s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Modern “Margherita Rosa” Murano Glass Ceiling Light
By Maestri Muranesi
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Murano Glass Ceiling Light "Margherita Rosa" The 'Margherita Rosa' ceiling light is a refined
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Early 2000s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

French Art Deco “Clichy” Yellow Glass Pendant Light
Located in Amsterdam, NL
French “Clichy” yellow coloured glass pendant lamp Brass glass holder Weight : 1.00 kg / 2.2 lb
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Italian Mid-Century Textured Glass and Brass Ceiling Light
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
A refined example of mid-century Italian lighting design, this 1950s ceiling light features a
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Modernist Chrome Atomic Space Age Sputnik Orbit 10-Light Chandelier
Located in Coimbra, PT
Vintage midcentury Italian chrome atomic Space Age Sputnik orbit chandelier with frosted opaline
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Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Chrome

French Black Enamel Vintage Industrial Pendant Light
Located in Amsterdam, NL
French black Industrial pendant lamp. Porcelain top. Used in warehouses and factories in France
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Mid-20th Century French Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Enamel

Large Dark Grey Enamel Vintage Industrial Pendant Light
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Grey enamel industrial pendant. Nicely aged coloring in patina. White interior. Weight: 7.5 kg
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Mid-20th Century Hungarian Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Enamel, Iron

Grey metal vintage industrial clear glass pendant light
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Grey metal vintage industrial clear glass pendant light. Suitable for outdoor use. Weight: 5.30
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Mid-20th Century Czech Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Claus Bolby Pendant Light
Located in New York, NY
Midcentury pendant lamp by Claus Bolby. Aluminum brass finish with transparent acrylic molded art
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Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Aluminum, Brass

Lee Broom XL 60 Light "Carousel" Pendant Light
By Lee Broom
Located in Bridgeport, CT
The "Carousel" XL pendant light is designed by Lee Broom. It is inspired by traditional British
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21st Century and Contemporary British Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and...

Materials

Steel

Brown Enamel Vintage Industrial Factory Pendant Light
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Small industrial pendant Brown enamel white interior 2 meter black cotton wire Weight: 1.00 kg
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Mid-20th Century Hungarian Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Enamel

Pendant Light in Brass
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
of space exploration in the 1960s. It has 8 arms with rotating spheres to cast light to wherever you
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21st Century and Contemporary European Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers an...

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Aluminum, Brass

Vintage Pencil Bamboo Light Pendant
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Bring warmth, texture, and effortless character to any space with this vintage rattan pendant light
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Vintage 1960s Indonesian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Bamboo

Pendant Light in Aluminium
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
an entry light fixture. Measures: Diameter 62cm 24.4 in H 65cm 25.6 in Cord H 100 cm 39.4 in.
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21st Century and Contemporary European Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers an...

Materials

Aluminum

Vintage American Industrial Green Enamel Pendant Light
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Vintage American green enamel industrial pendant lamp Cast iron top White interior Weight
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Mid-20th Century American Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Enamel, Iron

Mid Century Modern Lightolier Claremont Starburst Star Chandelier Light
By Lightolier
Located in Chesterfield, NJ
Beautiful and hard to find mid century modern star shaped chandelier made by high quality
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Large Mid-Century Murano Glass Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
A large Italian circa 1960's Murano hand-blown glass light fixture with eight interior lights
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Vintage 1960s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Bronze

British Green Enamel Vintage Industrial Pendant Light
Located in Amsterdam, NL
British vintage industrial hanging pendant. Green enamel with white interior. Metal top. Weight
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Mid-20th Century English Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Enamel, Iron

Mid-Century Smoked Glass Ceiling Light by Veca, Italy 1970s
By Fontana Arte, VECA
Located in London, GB
A wonderfully elegant Mid-Century Modernist Italian glass & chrome six-light ceiling light
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Chrome

Mid Century French Leaded Glass Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1950's amethyst leaded glass light fixture with three interior candelabra lights
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Vintage 1950s French Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Art Glass, Milk Glass

Murano glass pendant light 1970s
Located in Palermo, PA
Hand blown white and clear Vetri Murano glass pendant light. The shade can be fitted with a longer
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Lars E. Schiøler for Hoyrup White Menuett Layered Pendant, 1972
By Lars Schiøler, Hoyrup Light
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Minimalist Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern white acrylic pendant consisting of layered white
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Acrylic

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Midcentury Pendant Light For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the midcentury pendant light you’re looking for at 1stDibs. A midcentury pendant light — often made from metal, glass and brass — can elevate any home. If you’re shopping for a midcentury pendant light, we have 424 options in-stock, while there are 2 modern editions to choose from as well. Your living room may not be complete without a midcentury pendant light — find older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. Each midcentury pendant light bearing Mid-Century Modern, Art Deco or Scandinavian Modern hallmarks is very popular. A well-made midcentury pendant light has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Gaetano Sciolari, Bent Karlby and Fontana Arte are consistently popular.

How Much is a Midcentury Pendant Light?

A midcentury pendant light can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $1,814, while the lowest priced sells for $183 and the highest can go for as much as $28,000.

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 Midcentury 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.