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Mid-Century Large Decoupaged Saucer Pendant Light
Located in Charleston, SC
This fabulous mid-century saucer large pendant light has been decoupaged in a red floral Japanese
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal, Brass

Mid century Wedgwood inspired Scandinavian pendant light
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Mid century wedgwood inspired Scandinavian pendant light circa 1930. Beautiful quality circular
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Victorian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Rope, Glass

Mexican Mid-Century Modernist Feders Pendant Light
By Felipe Delfinger
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
Circa 1970, we offer these original pendant light, these are one of the most stunning samples of
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Vintage 1970s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Iron

Six-Arm Brass and Opal Glass Chandelier, Sweden ca 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
The best qualities of Swedish mid-century light fixtures are most often their atmospheric light and
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Swedish Orrefors Glass Mid-Century Pendant Light
By Orrefors
Located in Houston, TX
Swedish glass pendant light (probably Orrefors). multifaceted glass pendant with extremely
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Modern Five-Pendant Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
Mid-Century Modern five-pendant light fixture. Has etched glass shades. The tops of the shades are
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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Glass, Walnut

Mid-Century Industrial Chartreuse Glass Pendant Light
By Halophane
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Holophane glass industrial blast proof pendant light powder-coated in a brilliant chartreuse color
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Mid-20th Century French Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Glass, Paint

Mid-Century Cocoon Pendant Light by Goldkant, 1980s
By Goldkant Leuchten
Located in Morazzone, Varese
Mid-Century Cocoon Pendant Light by Goldkant, 1980s Modern ball-shaped pendant lamp with trendy
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Murano Mid-century Brass, Glass Bell Shaped Pendant Light Fixture
Located in Miami, FL
Murano Mid-century Brass, Glass Bell Shaped Pendant Light Fixture Offered for sale is a Murano
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal, Brass, Wire

Mid-Century Brass Glass Pendant Light, 1970s
Located in Praha, CZ
Vintage pendant light produced in former Czechoslovakia in the 1970's. Made of glass and brass
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Mid-20th Century Czech Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Black Enamel Pendant Light, Mid-20th Century Industrial Design, 40cm
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Factory pendant light black enamel, white interior weight: 2.00 kg / 4.4 lb Priced per individual
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Mid-20th Century Hungarian Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Enamel

Stepped Opaque Glass Mid-Century Pendant Light
Located in London, GB
A small, stylish opaque stepped glass pendant light. France, c1950. Lovely graduated form. No
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Mid-20th Century Grey Aluminum Industrial Pendant Light by Mazda
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Industrial pendant light by Mazda, France. Grey aluminum Weight: 4.00 kg / 8.8 lb Priced per
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Mid-20th Century French Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal, Aluminum

Modern Mid-century Square Pendant , 4 light
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A Modern/Deco looking square pendant .All metal work is polished and plated in Nickel . Chain and
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Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Mexican Mid-Century Modernist Feders Pendant Light
By Felipe Delfinger
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
Circa 1970, we offer these original pendant light, these are one of the most stunning samples of
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Vintage 1970s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Modern Adjustable Double Accordian Pendant Light
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This sleek and adjustable Mid-Century Modern double accordion pendant light is a refined example of
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Mid-Century Modern Brass Duos 32 Florian Schulz Counterweight Pendant Light
By Florian Schulz
Located in Steinheim am Albuch, BW
Elegant original mid-century modern brass pendant lamp with counterweight designed and manufactured
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Diffused Glass Pendant Light 1
Located in London, GB
An elegant diffused glass pedant light. Germany, c1950s. Since re-wired with a hook
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Mid-20th Century German Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Mid Century Pull Down Pendant Light Fixture
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Mid-Century Modern (MCM) retractable pendant light fixture. This fixture is known for its "pull
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Vintage 1960s American Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Swedish Mid Century Rise Fall Pendant Light
Located in London, England
Mid-Century Swedish rise and fall pendant light. In a textured blue finish on the exterior with a
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Vintage 1960s Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Aluminum

Stilnovo White Glass Pendant Light, Italy, Mid-20th Century (Labelled)
By Stilnovo
Located in London, GB
Large pendant light by Stilnovo of Italy. Mid-20th century. Stilnovo label. The fixture comprises
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Aluminum, Copper

Mid-Century Modern Geometric Glass Brass Pendant Light
Located in New York, NY
Mid-Century Modern style pendant light with a clear geometric glass shade from Sweden and a brushed
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Early 2000s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Steel

Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Pendant Light, 1970s
Located in Palermo, PA
This stunning pendant light features an adjustable design, allowing you to customize the height to
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Murano Glass

Yellow Mid Century Metal Pendant Light, 1970s
Located in ROTTERDAM, ZH
Mid century yellow pendant lamp made out of metal. The light fixture has shiny yellow lacquer
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20th Century Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Space Age Adjustable Pendant Light, Italy
Located in Praha, CZ
Vintage Italian pendant light with adjustable hight. The maximum lenght is 125 cm. Bulb: 1 x E26
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Chrome

Mid-Century Modern Large Pop Art Light Bulb Pendant Light
Located in Esperance, NY
For sale is this very cool pop art pendant light. The cord plugs in to a standard outlet and the
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Vintage 1960s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Glass

Mid-Century Modern Lucite Spaghetti Swag Pendant Light
By Aurora Lampworks
Located in East Freetown, MA
Authentic mid-century modern swag spaghetti lamp. Cloudy clear lucite with 8 foot cord.
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Lucite

Mid-century Rattan Pendant Hanging Light, Spain, 1960s
By Louis Sognot
Located in Camblanes et Meynac, FR
Rattan Pendant Hanging Light, Spain, 1960s This lantern features a beautiful design with a
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Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Rattan, Paper

Mid-Century Industrial Opaline Pendant Light by Elektrosvit
By Elektrosvit
Located in Leicester, Leicestershire
Once illuminating a textile mill in former Czechoslovakia, these vintage 1950s industrial pendants
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Mid-20th Century Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

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Aluminum

Italian Mid-Century 6-Light Glass Pendant Chandelier
Located in Queens, NY
Italian Mid-Century Fontana Arte-style 6-light chandelier with smoked glass shades and metal drop
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Glass

Mid-Century Modern Holophane Paris Street Pendant Light
Located in New York, NY
1960s Mid-Century Modern streetlight from France. These were used throughout Paris and the Normandy
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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Modern Cocoon Pendant Light, 1960s, Italy
By Achille Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, Flos
Located in Argelato, BO
Mid-Century chandelier in Cocoon, Italian production, in the style of Achille and Piergiacomo
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Modern Gold Finish Cage Pendant Light
Located in New York, NY
1990s Mid-Century Modern style diamond cage shaped pendant light done in a gold finish. Cleaned and
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1990s Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

mid century PENDANT LIGHT briloner leuchten murano 1970s
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Mannheim, DE
Beautiful 1970s pendant light by Briloner Leuchten, West-Germany. The shade is made of slightly
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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Brass and Glass Etched Mid-Century Pendant Light
Located in London, GB
A tall glass and brass mid-century pendant. France, c1950s. Etched chequered style glass. No
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Modern Four Globe Light Fixture Pendant
By Robert Sonneman
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Very nice cluster of four chrome globes Mid-Century Modern light fixture.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Mid Century Blue Glass Pendant Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1960's Italian moderne pendant light fixture with cobalt blue glass insets. Measurements
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Vintage 1960s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

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Silver Plate

Mid-Century Swedish Glass Pendant Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
A Swedish blown cased blue glass pendant light fixture with three interior lights, circa 1960s
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Chandeliers and Pendants

Mid century modern Murano glass pendant light 1970s Italy
By Carlo Nason
Located in Palermo, PA
Mid Century Glass Pendant Lamp in Murano Glass by Carlo Nason for Mazzega This stunning pendant
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Single Mid-Century Ice Glass Pendant Light
Located in London, GB
A pair of unusual 'ice drip' glass pendant lights. France, c1970s. No chain or ceiling rose was
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Vintage 1970s French Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Mid Century Grape Pendant Light Fixture Circa 1950s
Located in Charleston, SC
A Fifties Flash Back. Yes, these Mid-Century Lucite/Acrylic Swag Lights are back. A great
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Mid-century Milk Glass Chrome Pendant Light
Located in Praha, CZ
Very nice chrome pendant lamp with milk glass ball and chrome circle decoration. Bulb: 1 x E25-E27.
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Vintage 1960s Czech Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Chrome

Mid-Century Brass and Glass Thin Pendant Light
Located in London, GB
A brass and glass pendant light, the glass being of particularly attractive form. France, c1960s
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Mid-20th Century French Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Large Mid-Century Opaline and Brass Pendant Light
Located in London, GB
A large sized opaline pendant light, with delicate brass gallery and ribbed brass rim. France
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Mid-20th Century French Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Glass

French Mid-Century Brass and Opaline Pendant Light
Located in London, GB
An opaline glass pendant light. France, c1950s. Naturally patinated glass gallery with a tall
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Mid-20th Century French Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Glass

Mid-Century Stilnovo Brass Pendant Light from 50s
By Stilnovo
Located in Catania, CT
Good vintage condition with normal trace of age and use. Original patina on the brass. It is made from solid brass and glass. Produced by Stilnovo during the 50s. Full working with E...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Modern Cocoon Pendant Light, 1960s, Italy
By Achille Castiglioni
Located in Hagenbach, DE
A cocoon pendant lamp made in Italy in the 1960s. The hanging lamp has been manufactured in the
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Vintage 1960s European Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Resin

Mid-Century Cloudy Opaque Glass Small Pendant Light
Located in London, GB
An unusual finish glass pendant light. France, c1960s. Cloudy opaque finish. Original gallery
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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Italian Mid-Century Glass and Brass Pendant Light
Located in London, GB
A stylish single pendant light. Italy, c1970s. Unusual stripped/veined finish. Naturally
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

A Mid-Century Murano Glass Spiral Shade Pendant Light
Located in London, GB
Italy, circa 1950 A mid twentieth century Murano glass pendant light of conical form, with
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass

Mid-20th Century Black Enamel Industrial Pendant Light with Brass Top
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Industrial light. Black enamel white interior. Bakelite and brass top. Clear glass Weight: 3.30 kg
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Mid-20th Century Czech Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass, Enamel

Mid-Century Concentric Circle Dish Saucer Light Pendant
Located in New York, NY
1960s white milk glass dish saucer light with concentric circle details. Mid-Century Modern Space
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Opaline Glass and Brass Mid-Century Pendant Light
Located in London, GB
An unusual shaped dimple base opaline pendant. Brass gallery with long stem. France, c1950s
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Mid-20th Century French Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Glass

Mid-century Murano glass light pendant by Massimo Vignelli
By Massimo Vignelli
Located in Eindhoven, NL
A mid-century original Italian pendant by Massimo Vignelli for Venini Murano. With 3 hand blown
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Single Matt Opaline Glass Mid-Century Pendant Light
Located in London, GB
A single elegant opaline pendant, in matt glass finish. France, c1950s. Paired with a metal
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Mid-20th Century French Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Modern Cocoon Pendant Light, Italy 1960s
By Achille Castiglioni
Located in München, BY
A Cocoon ceiling lamp made in Italy in the 1960s. The ceiling lamp was made in the design of the lamps by Achille Castiglioni. The lampshade is made of resin. Very good vintage cond...
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Mid century modern Murano glass pendant light 1970s Italy
Located in Palermo, PA
Mid Century Glass Pendant Lamp in Murano Glass Italy 1970s. This stunning pendant lamp from the
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

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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.