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Maison Lunel Four-Light Chandelier Brass and Gun Metal French Mid-Century Modern
By Maison Lunel
Located in Miami, FL
condition each arm takes a max 25 watts light bulb. Comes with black & gold paper shades.
Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal, Brass

Vintage Side Table with Plaster Sculpture and Light by Mattia Biagi
By Mattia Biagi
Located in Culver City, CA
This is a new work by Mattia Biagi vintage side table with sculptural plaster sculpture and lamp.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Pair Of Thomas O Brien Ziyi 8 Light Hand-Rubbed Antique Brass Chandelier Ceiling
By Thomas O brien
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Pair of Thomas O'Brien Ziyi 8 light chandelier in a hand-rubbed antique brass finish with natural
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21st Century and Contemporary Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

CONCHA Pendant Light Model 03 Medium - Vanilla Flecked Paper, Brass Opal Glass
Located in London, GB
Drawing inspiration from nature's graceful curves, the CONCHA pendant light collection embodies a
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2010s British Organic Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

CONCHA Pendant Light Model 03 Large - Chestnut Flecked Paper, Brass Opal Glass
Located in London, GB
Drawing inspiration from nature's graceful curves, the CONCHA pendant light collection embodies a
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2010s British Organic Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

CONCHA Pendant Light Model 03 Large - Vanilla Flecked Paper, Brass Opal Glass
Located in London, GB
Drawing inspiration from nature's graceful curves, the CONCHA pendant light collection embodies a
Category

2010s British Organic Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

CONCHA Pendant Light Model 01 Medium - Ochre Flecked Paper, Brass Opal Glass
Located in London, GB
Drawing inspiration from nature's graceful curves, the CONCHA pendant light collection embodies a
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2010s British Organic Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

CONCHA Pendant Light Model 01 Medium - Vanilla Flecked Paper, Brass Opal Glass
Located in London, GB
Drawing inspiration from nature's graceful curves, the CONCHA pendant light collection embodies a
Category

2010s British Organic Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

CONCHA Pendant Light Model 01 Small in Ochre Flecked Paper, Brass Opal Glass
Located in London, GB
Drawing inspiration from nature's graceful curves, the CONCHA pendant light collection embodies a
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2010s British Organic Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

CONCHA Pendant Light Model 01 Small in Vanilla Flecked Paper, Brass Opal Glass
Located in London, GB
Drawing inspiration from nature's graceful curves, the CONCHA pendant light collection embodies a
Category

2010s British Organic Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Minimalist Industrial Pendant Light, Restaurant Lighting by Donatas Žukauskas
By Donatas Žukauskas
Located in Rudamina, LT
Pendant light “BALANCE”, black, low. A combination of natural stone-like rigidity and lightness
Category

2010s Lithuanian Minimalist Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Black Industrial Light, Minimalist Pendant Lamp by Donatas Žukauskas In Stock
By Donatas Žukauskas
Located in Rudamina, LT
Pendant light “BALANCE”, black, tall A combination of natural stone-like rigidity and lightness
Category

2010s Lithuanian Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Biomorphic Pendant by Studio Chora, Organic Hanging Light Fixture, Made-to-order
By Studio Chora
Located in Albuquerque, NM
Hanging pendant light fixture by Studio Chora, Biomorphic Series. Hardwired. Current production and
Category

2010s American Organic Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Plaster, Paper

Biomorphic Pendant by Studio Chora, Organic Hanging Light Fixture, Made-to-order
Located in Albuquerque, NM
Hanging pendant light fixture by Studio Chora, Biomorphic Series. Hardwired. Current production and
Category

2010s American Organic Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Plaster, Paper

Bloom floor light - Black
By Umut Yamac
Located in London, GB
origami lights. Made from synthetic paper, both lightweight and recyclable, the shades are pleated to
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2010s British Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Aluminum

Bloom floor light - Oxide red
By Umut Yamac
Located in London, GB
origami lights. Made from synthetic paper, both lightweight and recyclable, the shades are pleated to
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2010s British Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Aluminum

Bloom floor light - Pebble grey
By Umut Yamac
Located in London, GB
origami lights. Made from synthetic paper, both lightweight and recyclable, the shades are pleated to
Category

2010s British Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Aluminum

Akari Light Sculpture 30A Isamu Noguchi
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Venezia, VENETO
washi paper, bamboo ribs and a structure in black lacquered metal. Akari light sculptures are
Category

2010s Japanese Post-Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

A Six Light Modern Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
An Italian Mahogany and Brass Six-Light Chandelier, circa 1950. The Brass Stem Joined by a Mahogany
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Vintage 1950s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

21st Century Pleated Ceiling Light by Graham Bibby
By Graham Bibby
Located in London, GB
Hand pleated parchment paper ceiling light by Graham Bibby. English fashion designer Milan based
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Early 2000s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Parchment Paper

Contemporary Ozone Brasilia S Ceiling Light with White Shade
By Ozone
Located in Geneve, CH
. The shade is in white polycarbonate with paper diffusion material, and is easy for maintenance.
Category

2010s French Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Aluminum

Japanese inspired mid-century white Walnut and Brass Ceiling Light
Located in Ventura, CA
and paper shade brings a soft glow to any space. These pendants are equally beautiful off during the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers an...

Materials

Brass

Biomorphic Line by Studio Chora, Salpinx Light Sculpture, White Plaster Stone
By Studio Chora
Located in Albuquerque, NM
light sculptures are hand moulded from a composite paper clay and delicate, mineral gypsum plaster. The
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2010s American Organic Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Plaster, Paper

Biomorphic Line by Studio Chora, Salpinx Light Fixture, White Plaster Stone
By Studio Chora
Located in Albuquerque, NM
light sculptures are hand moulded from a composite paper clay and delicate, mineral gypsum plaster. The
Category

2010s American Organic Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Plaster, Paper

Biomorphic Line by Studio Chora, Salpinx Light Chandelier, White Plaster Stone
By Studio Chora
Located in Albuquerque, NM
light sculptures are hand moulded from a composite paper clay and delicate, mineral gypsum plaster. The
Category

2010s American Organic Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Plaster, Paper

Biomorphic Line by Studio Chora, Handmade Light Fixture, Stone, Made-to-order
By Studio Chora
Located in Albuquerque, NM
seller before ordering. Biomorphic: ‘bios' meaning life and 'morphe' meaning form. This light
Category

2010s American Organic Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Plaster, Paper

Biomorphic Line by Studio Chora, Custom Light Fixture, Stone, Made-To-Order
By Studio Chora
Located in Albuquerque, NM
. Message seller before ordering. Biomorphic: ‘bios' meaning life and 'morphe' meaning form. This light
Category

2010s American Organic Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Plaster, Paper

Medium Cigar Pendant Light
By George Nelson
Located in London, GB
By George Nelson. A waxed paper pendant light with brushed nickel ceiling plate, gallery and
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Vintage 1960s American Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Nickel

Large Cigar Pendant Light
By George Nelson
Located in London, GB
By George Nelson. A waxed paper pendant light with brushed nickel ceiling plate, gallery and
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Vintage 1960s American Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Nickel

Pear Pendant Light by George Nelson
By George Nelson
Located in London, GB
A waxed paper pendant light with brushed nickel ceiling plate, gallery and original flex, multiples
Category

Vintage 1960s American Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Nickel

Small Cigar Pendant Light by George Nelson
By George Nelson
Located in London, GB
A waxed paper pendant light with brushed nickel ceiling plate, gallery and original flex, multiples
Category

Vintage 1960s British Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Nickel

French Designer, Pendant Light, Rattan, Paper, France, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A rattan and paper pendant light designed and produced in France, c. 1970s. Overall Dimensions
Category

Vintage 1970s French Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Rattan, Paper

Swedish Designer, Pendant Light, Cast Iron, Glass, Paper, Sweden, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A cast-iron, glass and parchment paper pendant light designed and produced in Sweden, 1930s
Category

Vintage 1930s Swedish Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Iron

Swedish Designer, Pendant Light, Brass, Washi Paper, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and washi-paper pendant light designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1950s. Tarnish spot on
Category

Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Swedish Designer, Pendant Light, Glass, Fabric, Parchment, Metal, Sweden, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A glass, red fabric, metal and brown parchment paper pendant light designed and produced in Sweden
Category

Vintage 1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Jimken paper sculptural pendant light by Ingo Maurer
By Ingo Maurer
Located in London, GB
The delicate sculptural 'Jimken' pendant lamp by Ingo Maurer. Featuring softly pleated rice paper
Category

Late 20th Century German Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Plastic, Paper

French Designer, Pendant Light, Rattan, Paper, France, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A rattan and off-white paper designed and produced in France, c. 1960s Overall Dimensions (inches
Category

Vintage 1960s French Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Rattan, Paper

Swedish Designer, Pendant Light, Brass, Paper, Glass, Sweden, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass, brown paper and glass pendant light designed and produced in Sweden, 1930s. Dimensions of
Category

Vintage 1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Elhå Belysning, Pendant Light, Metal, Parchment Paper, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A beige-lacquered metal and brown parchment paper "Liberty" pendant light attributed Elhå Belysning
Category

Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Austrian Designer, Pendant Light, Paper, Metal, Plastic, Austria, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A beige paper, white lacquered metal and black plastic pendant light designed and produced in
Category

Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Early Vintage Isamu Noguchi Akari Light Sculpture 45D Paper Hanging Pendant Lamp
By Ozeki Co. Ltd. 1, Isamu Noguchi
Located in Troy, MI
Early and rare unused model 45D Akari light sculpture by Isamu Noguchi Manufactured in Gifu Japan
Category

Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Italian Rattan Pendant Light
By Bonacina
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful large rattan pendant light from Italy, 1960's. Original rattan frame with nice patina and
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Very elegant pendant light in brass and off white paper, Italian word circa 1950
Located in Monaco, MC
Elegant brass work for this pendant light. Off white paper for the lamp shade Italian work circa
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Ingo Maurer Uchiwa Fan Pendant Light
Located in New York, NY
Hanging light, part of a series of similar works incorporating uchiwa paper and bamboo fans.
Category

20th Century German Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Paper

Mini Bubble Pendant Light by George Nelson
By George Nelson
Located in London, GB
A paper spherical pendant light with brushed nickel ceiling plate, gallery and original flex
Category

Late 20th Century British Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Nickel

Light Fixture and Paper Lantern by Andrew Stansell
By Andrew Stansell
Located in Wainscott, NY
Intersect - a Japanese paper and steel armature structural light fixture, lantern. Can be used as a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Chandeliers and Pendants

Gregory Van Pelt Corrugated Cardboard Pendant Light, Circa 1970
By Gregory Van Pelt
Located in Rochester, NY
Corrugated cardboard paper conical form pendant light by Gregory Van Pelt in nicely aged all
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Plastic, Wood, Paper

Santa Cole Tekio Circular P8 Pendant Light by Anthony Dickens
By Santa Cole
Located in Basildon, London
Add a touch of modern elegance to your space with the Santa & Cole Tekio Circular P8 Pendant Light
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Paper

Swedish Designer, Pendant Light, Metal, Fabric, Glass, Parchment, Sweden, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A gold-painted metal, embroidery and string fabric, brown parchment paper and glass pendant light
Category

Vintage 1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Fabric, Glass, Parchment Paper

André Butzer, Limited Edition Book and Signed, Hand-Painted ‘Pendant Light’
By TASCHEN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
contemporary painting. In this exclusive Art Edition of one of a hundred individually painted pendant lights
Category

2010s European Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Glass, Paper

Kumo Ceiling Light
Located in Los Angeles, CA
"Kumo" ceiling lamp/pendant made by Japanese lighting designer Yuri Kinoshita. Woven hand made
Category

20th Century Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Iron

Hollywood Regency Light
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Vintage Hollywood Regency white lacquered light with gray paper shades.
Category

Vintage 1960s Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Wood, Lacquer, Paper

Viennese Secession Light
Located in New York, NY
A wonderful original 1910 hanging Austrian light from an old Viennese coffee house. Restored and
Category

Early 20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Forged Iron Ceiling Light
Located in London, GB
A six-light forged iron and parchment shades ceiling light Spain, mid 20th Century 105 cm high by
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Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Wrought Iron

Massive Contemporary Cage Light Fixture
Located in North Miami, FL
This is very oversized cage style hanging light with paper difuser and 4 edison bulbs interior
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Post-Modern Chandeliers and Pend...

Materials

Metal

William Leslie Organic Light Sculpture
By William Leslie
Located in Pasadena, CA
An original William Leslie 'light sculpture' in onion-like bulbous shape made from thin strips of
Category

Vintage 1980s American Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Resin, Wood, Paper

Massive Contemporary Cage Light Fixture
Located in North Miami, FL
This is very oversized cage style hanging light with paper difuser and 4 edison bulbs interior
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Post-Modern Chandeliers and Pend...

Materials

Metal

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Paper Pendant Light For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the paper pendant light you’re looking for at 1stDibs. A paper pendant light — often made from paper, metal and bamboo — can elevate any home. Find 44 options for an antique or vintage paper pendant light now, or shop our selection of 6 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect paper pendant light — we have versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. A paper pendant light made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Modern — is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made paper pendant light over the years, but those crafted by Isamu Noguchi, Akari and George Nelson are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Paper Pendant Light?

A paper pendant light can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $2,272, while the lowest priced sells for $170 and the highest can go for as much as $21,000.

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 Paper 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.