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Eight-Light Horizontal Forged Iron Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
A new eight-light hand-forged iron horizontal chandelier with two rods suspended from ceiling
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Iron

Seed Light Sculpture by Stephen White
By Stephen White
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautifully illuminated one of a kind handmade light sculpture.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Wood, Paper

Isamu Noguchi Akari 16A Light Sculpture
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Dronten, NL
Akari 16A pendant designed by Isamu Noguchi, 1951. Manufactured by Ozeki & Co. in Japan. Bambu
Category

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

Materials

Bamboo, Paper

Isamu Noguchi Akari YP1 Light Sculpture
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Dronten, NL
Beautiful Akari YP1 pendant designed by Isamu Noguchi, 1951. Manufactured by Ozeki & Co. in Japan
Category

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

Materials

Bamboo, Paper

Isamu Noguchi Akari 75D Light Sculpture
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Dronten, NL
structure covered by washi paper. Wired for U.S. standards. This fixture has one socket. We recommend one
Category

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

Materials

Bamboo, Paper

Isamu Noguchi Akari 70EN Light Sculpture
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Dronten, NL
structure covered by washi paper. Rewired for U.S. standards. New cord and canopy from Noguchi Museum
Category

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

Materials

Bamboo, Paper

Isamu Noguchi Akari 16A Light Sculpture
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Dronten, NL
structure covered by washi paper. Wired for U.S. standards. Recent version, new cord and canopy from
Category

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

Materials

Bamboo, Paper

Isamu Noguchi Akari 75D light Sculpture
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Dronten, NL
structure covered by washi paper. Rewired for U.S. standards. New cord and canopy from Noguchi Museum
Category

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

Materials

Bamboo, Paper

Isamu Noguchi Akari 70EN Light Sculpture
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Dronten, NL
structure covered by washi paper. Rewired for U.S. standards. New cord and canopy from Noguchi Museum
Category

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

Materials

Bamboo, Paper

Isamu Noguchi Akari 75D Light 1950, Japan
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in London, GB
Discover the timeless allure of the Isamu Noguchi Akari Lamp, model 75D, a pendant lamp/light
Category

Vintage 1950s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Paper

Celling Light by Henri Fernandez for Antiques Mc
By Antiques MC, Henri Fernandez
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Ceiling light by Henri Fernandez for Antiquesmc in the style of Borris Lacroix.
Category

2010s French Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Gregory Van Pelt Cardboard Hanging Light Fixture
By Frank Gehry, Gregory Van Pelt
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Gregory Van Pelt Stacked Cardboard hanging Fixture. Wood cone top and hanging wood ball switch. In nice original condition, iconic 1970's sensibilities and vibe. Looks amazing whe...
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Wood, Paper

Isamu Noguchi Endless Column Hanging Akari Light Sculpture
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Isamu Noguchi 'Endless Column' hanging Akari light sculpture. Suspension model D. A tribute to
Category

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

Materials

Metal

Eight Light Horizontal Forged Iron Chandelier, Two in Stock
Located in New York, NY
A new eight-light hand forged iron horizontal chandelier with two rods suspended from ceiling
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Iron

Isamu Noguchi Akari Light Sculpture, Model 50EN Ceiling Lamp
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Centreville, VA
Akari Light Sculptures by Isamu Noguchi are considered icons of 1950s modern design. Designed by
Category

Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Bamboo, Paper

Isamu Noguchi Akari Light Sculpture, Model 50EN Ceiling Lamp
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Centreville, VA
Akari Light Sculptures by Isamu Noguchi are considered icons of 1950s modern design. Designed by
Category

Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Bamboo, Paper

Isamu Noguchi Akari Light Sculpture, Model 50EN Ceiling Lamp
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Centreville, VA
Akari Light Sculptures by Isamu Noguchi are considered icons of 1950s modern design. Designed by
Category

Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Bamboo, Paper

Vintage Isamu Noguchi Akari light sculpture, Model UF4-33N
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Centreville, VA
Akari Light Sculptures by Isamu Noguchi are considered icons of 1950s modern design. Designed by
Category

Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Bamboo, Paper

Monumental Akari Model 70F Light Sculpture by Isamu Noguchi
By Isamu Noguchi, Akari
Located in Glendale, CA
paper and bamboo ribs with original Noguchi Akari manufacturer's stamp. Akari light sculptures by Isamu
Category

Vintage 1950s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

"Uchiwa" Fan Wall Light by Ingo Maurer, circa 1970s
By Ingo Maurer, M Design
Located in Wiesbaden, Hessen
paper fan. Socket: 1 x E27 Edison for standard screw bulbs. (Pair available).
Category

Vintage 1970s German Japonisme Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Bamboo, Paper

"Uchiwa" Fan Wall Light by Ingo Maurer, circa 1970s
By Ingo Maurer, M Design
Located in Wiesbaden, Hessen
rice paper fan. Socket: 1 x E27 Edison for standard screw bulbs. (Pair available).
Category

Vintage 1970s German Japonisme Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Bamboo, Paper

Monumental Akari Model 70F Light Sculpture by Isamu Noguchi
By Akari, Ozeki Co. Ltd. 1, Isamu Noguchi
Located in Glendale, CA
paper and bamboo ribs with original Noguchi Akari manufacturer's stamp. Akari light sculptures by Isamu
Category

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

Materials

Metal

Rare Adjustable Ceiling Light in Brass and Suede
Located in Antwerp, BE
Adjustable ceiling fixture in brass, suede and parchment. Diameter 45 cm. Minimum height 90 cm. Maximum height 120 cm.
Category

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

Materials

Metal, Brass

Tall Mid Century Modern Isamu Noguchi Akari E Light Sculpture
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Dronten, NL
Beautiful, very hard to find tall Akari E pendant designed by Isamu Noguchi, 1951. Manufactured by
Category

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

Materials

Bamboo, Paper

Elegant Pair of 1960s Bubble Light by George Nelson
By George Nelson
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Elegant pair of George Nelson bubble lights, we can sell them individual, price is for the pair.  
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Rare Large "SAN -JU" Uchiwa Light Fixture by Ingo Maurer, 1970s
By Ingo Maurer
Located in Wiesbaden, Hessen
Rare, large 30 fan Uchiwa "SAN -JU" pendant light by Ingo Maurer for Design M, Germany, 1970s
Category

Vintage 1970s German Japonisme Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Bamboo, Paper

Early Rare Isamu Noguchi 30A Akari Light Sculpture, Ozeki 1951
By Ozeki Co. Ltd. 1, Isamu Noguchi
Located in Mortsel, BE
Introducing the Akari Light Sculpture Model 30A by Isamu Noguchi, a rare gem from 1951 meticulously
Category

Vintage 1950s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Pair of Rare "Shichi" Uchiwa Light Fixtures by Ingo Maurer, 1970s
By Ingo Maurer
Located in Wiesbaden, Hessen
A lovely pair of rare 7 fan "Shichi" Uchiwa pendant lights by Ingo Maurer for Design M, Germany
Category

Vintage 1970s German Japonisme Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Bamboo, Paper

Isamu Noguchi Mid-Century Modern Signed Stamped Akari Hanging Light Sculpture
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Studio City, CA
Beautifully and intricately designed and delicately constructed of handmade washi paper and bamboo
Category

Vintage 1950s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Rare Extra Large "Uchiwa" Fan Wall Light by Ingo Maurer, circa 1970s
By Ingo Maurer, M Design
Located in Wiesbaden, Hessen
bamboo and rice paper fan. Overall in good condition, Uchiwa pendants are very rarely found in such
Category

Vintage 1970s German Japonisme Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Bamboo, Paper

Isamu Noguchi Model 16A Akari Light Sculpture hand crafted by Ozeki, Japan
By Vitra, Ozeki Co. Ltd. 1, Isamu Noguchi
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Iconic Akari light sculpture known as Model 16A designed by Isamu Noguchi and handcrafted from
Category

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

Materials

Metal

Jacques Adnet Style Brass Lucite Glass Rods 5 Light French Chandelier
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Miami, FL
5 Light chandelier of brass, Lucite and blown glass rods designed by Maison Jansen. The cone off
Category

Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Brass Light Fixture Chandelier ANNABELLE J.T. Kalmar, Parchment Shades, 1960
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
). The light is documented in the Kalmar catalogue from 1960. The brass parts are in very good original
Category

Vintage 1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass, Metal

Set of three rare Ingo Maurer Light Fixtures from the Uchiwa Series, 1970s
By M Design, Ingo Maurer
Located in Wiesbaden, Hessen
. Ju-ku with 19 fans. Shichi with 7 fans and one pendant with 12 fans.
Category

Vintage 1970s German Japonisme Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Bamboo, Paper

Isamu Noguchi Pendant Lamp Model 40DL: A Symphony of Light and Tradition
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Noguchi Pendant Lamp Model 40DL. Meticulously designed by the iconic sculptor Isamu Noguchi and expertly
Category

1990s Japanese Mid-Century Modern More Lighting

Materials

Metal

1960s Italian Bamboo Pendant Light
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage bamboo pendant light with rattan details. Newly rewired with custom paper shades with
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Bohemian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Bamboo, Rattan, Paper

Magnificent Pendant / Ceiling Light by Diego Mardegan
By Diego Mardegan
Located in New Orleans, LA
Exceptional very large six-light fixture by Diego Mardegan, signed and numbered "Diego Mardegan 13
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass, Metal

Modern Light Sculpture
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Contemporary light sculpture. Thin strips of bent wood covered with paper soaked in a polyvinyl
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Wood, Paper, Resin

Bamboo Pagoda Ceiling Light
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A round Pagoda ceiling light with brass bamboo frame and paper shade in the style of Baguès.
Category

20th Century French Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Rare Roger Capron ceramic ceiling light
Located in Newburgh, NY
Amazing ceramic ceiling fixture by Roger Capron. Signed on the stripped canopy, the main feature is the free form three lobed wire separator in the middle, made of fine white ceramic...
Category

20th Century French Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Ceramic, Paper

Large Akari Hanging Light Sculpture by Isamu Noguchi
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Babworth, Retford
A large 'Akari' hanging light sculpture with an elongated Shoji paper shade on a bamboo structure
Category

Vintage 1950s American Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Bamboo, Washi Paper

Swedish Art Deco/Neo-Classical hanging light fixture
Located in Richmond, VA
Multi-tiered Swedish Art Deco/Neo-Classical hanging light fixture with a parchment shade and
Category

Vintage 1930s Swedish Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal, Brass

Area Ceiling Light by Mario Bellini for Artemide, 1960s
By Mario Bellini, Artemide
Located in Ixelles, Bruxelles
Designer - Mario Bellini Producer - Artemide Model - Area 50 Ceiling Light Design Period
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Area 50 Ceiling Light by Mario Bellini for Artemide, 1960s
By Mario Bellini, Artemide
Located in Ixelles, Bruxelles
Designer - Mario Bellini Producer - Artemide Model - Area 50 Ceiling Light Design Period
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Ceiling Light by Robert Mathieu, R. Mathieu Edition, circa 1955
By Robert Mathieu
Located in Paris, FR
Ceiling light by Robert Mathieu (1921-2002) R. Mathieu edition - Circa 1955
Category

Vintage 1950s Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Biomorphic Line by Studio Chora, Invader Light Chandelier, Plaster Stone
By Studio Chora
Located in Albuquerque, NM
: ‘bios' meaning life and 'morphe' meaning form. One-of-a-kind light fixture; the item shown is the item
Category

2010s American Organic Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Plaster, Paper

Biomorphic Line by Studio Chora, Invader Light Chandelier, Plaster Stone
By Studio Chora
Located in Albuquerque, NM
: ‘bios' meaning life and 'morphe' meaning form. One-of-a-kind light fixture; the item shown is the item
Category

2010s American Organic Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Plaster, Paper

Biomorphic Line by Studio Chora, Invader Light Chandelier, Plaster Stone
By Studio Chora
Located in Albuquerque, NM
: ‘bios' meaning life and 'morphe' meaning form. One-of-a-kind light fixture; the item shown is the item
Category

2010s American Organic Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Plaster, Paper

Large 1970s Ingo Maurer Style Organic Pendant Light Flower Lamp Chandelier
By Design M, Ingo Maurer
Located in Nierstein am Rhein, DE
Known as a " poet of light ", Munich-based Ingo Maurer was at the forefront of lighting innovations
Category

Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Akari Light Sculpture 26a Isamu Noguchi
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Venezia, VENETO
paper, bamboo ribs and a structure in black lacquered metal. Akari light sculptures are considered icons
Category

2010s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Akari Light Sculpture 45A Isamu Noguchi
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Venezia, VENETO
paper, bamboo ribs and a structure in black lacquered metal. Akari light sculptures are considered
Category

2010s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Akari Light Sculpture 55A Isamu Noguchi
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Venezia, VENETO
paper, bamboo ribs and a structure in black lacquered metal. Akari light sculptures are considered
Category

2010s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

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

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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.