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Swedish Mid Century Paper Ceiling Pendant Lamp by Birgitta Malmsten, 1950s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Very rare Swedish mid century paper ceiling pendant lamp with pressed grass inlay by Birgitta
Category

Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Paper

Bride Pendant Medium White-Ceiling Lamp Created from Paper
By Mammalampa
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Design by Ieva Kaleja for "Mammalampa". The Bride’s “dress” is created from paper presenting this
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Paper

Bride Pendant Large Brown-Ceiling Lamp Created from Paper
By Mammalampa
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Design by Ieva Kaleja for “Mammalampa” . The bride’s “dress” is created from paper presenting this
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Latvian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Paper

Bride Pendant Medium Brown-Ceiling Lamp Created from Paper
By Mammalampa
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Design by Ieva Kaleja for “Mammalampa”. The bride’s “dress” is created from paper presenting this
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21st Century and Contemporary Latvian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Paper

Bride Pendant Large White-Ceiling Lamp Created from Paper
By Mammalampa
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Design by Ieva Kaleja for 'Mammalampa”. The bride’s “dress” is created from paper presenting this
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Latvian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Paper

Unused Isamu Noguchi "30D" Paper Ceiling Lamp Pendant by Ozeki & Co Japan, 1980s
By Ozeki & Co. Ltd. 1, Isamu Noguchi
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare and unused mid century paper ceiling lamp pendant by Isamu Noguchi produced in by Ozeki & Co
Category

Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Bamboo, Paper

Japanese Style Hand-folded White Paper Pendant Lighting "Siphonia"
Located in Grythyttan, SE
style white paper pendant lighting called Siphonia is hand-folded from almost 70 sheets of paper. The
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2010s Danish Japonisme Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Stainless Steel

Japanese Style Hand-folded White Paper Pendant Lighting "Amaea"
Located in Grythyttan, SE
This Jpanese style white paper pendant Lighting "Amaea" is hand-folded from almost 70 sheets of
Category

2010s Danish Japonisme Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Stainless Steel

Mid Century Isamu Noguchi "S" Ceiling Lamp Pendant by Ozeki & Co Japan, 1950s
By Isamu Noguchi, Ozeki & Co. Ltd. 1
Located in Stockholm, SE
Very rare and early mid century Akari ceiling lamp pendant model "S" in paper and bamboo by Isamu
Category

Vintage 1950s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Bamboo, Paper

Poise, Triple Lighting Pendant in black and white Paper, YMER&MALTA, France
By Sebastian Bergne, YMER&MALTA
Located in PARIS, FR
installation comes with one small and two large pendants together with a white lacquered wooden ceiling fixing
Category

2010s French Other Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Paper

Poise, Double Lighting Pendant in black and white Paper, YMER&MALTA, France
By YMER&MALTA, Sebastian Bergne
Located in PARIS, FR
installation comes with one small and one large pendant together with a white lacquered wooden ceiling fixing
Category

2010s French Other Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Paper

Extra Large Highly Stylish Brass and Beveled Glass Pendant Light Ceiling Lantern
Located in Lisse, NL
Marvelous design and beautifully executed, large 3 light pendant / lantern. If you are looking for
Category

Mid-20th Century European Arts and Crafts Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Ceiling Lamp by Noguchi Isamu
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Milano, Lombardia
USA, 1960 circa Akari edition for Steph Simon Mulberry tree skin frame, paper and bamboo shade
Category

Vintage 1960s American Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Bamboo, Paper

Ceiling Lamp by Noguchi Isamu
Ceiling Lamp by Noguchi Isamu
H 56.3 in W 25.6 in D 25.6 in
Isamu Noguchi Akari Ceiling Lamp 31N
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Pendant lamp model 31N designed by Isamu Noguchi. Manufactured by Ozeki & Company Ltd. (Japan
Category

1990s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Isamu Noguchi Akari Ceiling Lamp 36N
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Pendant lamp model 36N designed by Isamu Noguchi. Manufactured by Ozeki & Company Ltd. (Japan
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1990s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Isamu Noguchi Akari Ceiling Lamp 36N
Isamu Noguchi Akari Ceiling Lamp 36N
H 63 in W 17.72 in D 17.72 in
ceiling light in the manner of Jean Royére
By Jean Royère
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Beautiful ceiling light with metal cage and paper reflector, brass elements. Original condition
Category

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

Materials

Metal

Isamu Noguchi Akari Ceiling Lamp 36N: Timeless Elegance in Illumination
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
. Crafted from a delicate bamboo ribbing structure gracefully covered by washi paper, this pendant lamp
Category

1990s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Isamu Noguchi Akari Ceiling Lamp 30P: Timeless Elegance in Illumination
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
bamboo ribbing structure delicately covered by washi paper, this pendant lamp radiates a serene glow
Category

1990s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

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

Gunnel Nyman Ceiling Lamp Model 20491 for Idman
By Idman Oy, Gunnel Nyman
Located in Helsinki, FI
this lamp with a paper/cardboard shade. The shades were ordered to preference and were available in
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Vintage 1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal, Brass

Gunnel Nyman Ceiling Lamp Model 20491 for Idman
Gunnel Nyman Ceiling Lamp Model 20491 for Idman
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H 5.91 in Dm 19.69 in
Barbican Ceiling Light No.1 by A Space
Located in Geneve, CH
Barbican Ceiling Light No.1 by A Space Dimensions:D35,56 x W40,64 x H81,28 cm Materials:Misc
Category

2010s American Post-Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Other

Barbican Ceiling Light No.1 by A Space
Barbican Ceiling Light No.1 by A Space
H 16.01 in W 14.01 in D 32.01 in
Mid-Century Ceiling Lamp by "Casa Finland", Brazil Modern, 1950s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Ceiling lamp designed and produced by "Casa Finland" in solid wood, brass details and hard paper
Category

Vintage 1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Le Klint 102A Pendant Lamp
By Le Klint
Located in Los Angeles, CA
plastic lamp foil Wattage: 75W White, conical ceiling plate included. Intended to be hardwired Hand
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1990s Danish Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Le Klint 102A Pendant Lamp
Le Klint 102A Pendant Lamp
H 27 in Dm 8.26 in
Gigantic 1960s XXL Mazzega Vetri Murano Glass Flower Ceiling Lamp
By AVMazzega
Located in München, DE
Beautiful original 1960s XXL Mazzega Vetri Murano glass flower ceiling lamp. Beautiful design with
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Rattan Pendant Hanging Light / Lantern, 1960s
Located in Barcelona, ES
A cool handcrafted rattan large ceiling pendant hanging light with chinoiserie accents, Spain
Category

20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Wicker, Rattan, Paper

Pair Of Thomas O'Brien Ziyi 8 Light Hand-Rubbed Antique Brass Chandelier Ceiling
By Thomas O'brien
Located in Bridgeport, CT
paper clip shades. Model #TOB5016HAB. From Visual Comfort Signature Collection. The chandeliers display
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Vintage Arne Jacobsen Grey SAS Royal Ceiling Lamp for Louis Poulsen, 1960s
By Arne Jacobsen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A large version of the AJ SAS Royal Pendant light (50cm). Design number 16554 designed by Arne
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Steel

Vienna 1900 Brass Ceiling Lamp with Loetz Glass Shades by Koloman Moser
By Koloman Moser, Loetz Glass
Located in Klosterneuburg, AT
Vienna 1900 brass ceiling lamp with Johann Loetz Witwe glass shades designed by Koloman Moser red
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Antique Early 1900s Austrian Jugendstil Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Vintage Verner Panton Flowerpot Ceiling Lamp in Mirror Chrome for Louis Poulsen
By Verner Panton
Located in Esbjerg, DK
shade. The flower pot VP1 pendant light was designed by Verner Panton in 1967. This one being an early
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Set of Mid-Century Design Ceiling Lamps Bubbles, E.S.Horn, Denmark, 1970s
By E. S. Horn
Located in Praha, CZ
euro. Each pendant is marked of paper label.            
Category

Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Danish Modern Pendant Chandelier, 1960s
Located in Norwalk, CT
Five cylindrical vibrantly colored case glass pendants suspended from a center ceiling fixture
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Art Glass

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
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2010s Lithuanian Minimalist Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Louis Sognot Rattan Pendant Hanging Light / Lantern, 1950s
By Louis Sognot
Located in Barcelona, ES
Eye-catching Louis Sognot attributed rattan ceiling pendant hanging light, France, 1950s This
Category

20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Wicker, Cane, Rattan, Paper

Pair of Vintage PH 5-4.5 White Charlottenborg Ceiling Lamps for Louis Poulsen
By Poul Henningsen, Ebbe Christensen, Sophus Frandsen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
them is clean, intact and original. They still retain their original porcelain fittings, the old paper
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Vintage 1920s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Aluminum

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

Pair of Bamboo Rattan Large Drum Pendant Lights / Lanterns
Located in Barcelona, ES
A cool pair of handcrafted rattan drum shaped ceiling suspension lamps with inner paper lampshades
Category

20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Bamboo, Wicker, Cane, Rattan, Paper

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

2010s Lithuanian Organic Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Midcentury Isamu Noguchi Nos "30D" Pendant Produced by Ozeki & Co, Japan, 1950s
By Isamu Noguchi, Ozeki & Co. Ltd. 1
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare Akari ceiling lamp pendant model "30D" by Isamu Noguchi in washi paper and bamboo by Isamu
Category

Vintage 1980s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Bamboo, Paper

Artemide Tolomeo Fiber Double Pendant Lamp
By Artemide, Michele De Lucchi and Giancarlo Fassina
Located in Hicksville, NY
stainless steel. Rotatable ceiling supporting canopy in anodized matte aluminum. Diffusers available in
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Aluminum, Stainless Steel

Artemide Tolomeo Fiber Double Pendant Lamp
Artemide Tolomeo Fiber Double Pendant Lamp
H 58.27 in W 58.27 in D 11.42 in
Artemide Tolomeo Parch Double Pendant Lamp
By Artemide, Michele De Lucchi and Giancarlo Fassina
Located in Hicksville, NY
stainless steel. Rotatable ceiling supporting canopy in anodized matte aluminum. Diffusers available in
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Aluminum, Stainless Steel

Artemide Tolomeo Parch Double Pendant Lamp
Artemide Tolomeo Parch Double Pendant Lamp
H 58.27 in W 55.91 in D 9.85 in
Artemide Tolomeo Parch Double Pendant Lamp
By Artemide, Michele De Lucchi and Giancarlo Fassina
Located in Hicksville, NY
stainless steel. Rotatable ceiling supporting canopy in anodized matte aluminum. Diffusers available in
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Aluminum, Stainless Steel

Artemide Tolomeo Parch Double Pendant Lamp
Artemide Tolomeo Parch Double Pendant Lamp
H 58.27 in W 51.19 in D 6.7 in
Artemide Tolomeo Black Double Pendant Lamp
By Michele De Lucchi and Giancarlo Fassina, Artemide
Located in Hicksville, NY
stainless steel. Rotatable ceiling supporting canopy in anodized matte aluminum. Diffusers available in
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Aluminum, Stainless Steel

Artemide Tolomeo Black Double Pendant Lamp
Artemide Tolomeo Black Double Pendant Lamp
H 58.27 in W 58.27 in D 11.42 in
Artemide Tolomeo Black Double Pendant Lamp
By Artemide, Michele De Lucchi and Giancarlo Fassina
Located in Hicksville, NY
stainless steel. Rotatable ceiling supporting canopy in anodized matte aluminum. Diffusers available in
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Aluminum, Stainless Steel

Artemide Tolomeo Black Double Pendant Lamp
Artemide Tolomeo Black Double Pendant Lamp
H 58.27 in W 54.34 in D 8.67 in
Artemide Tolomeo Parch Double Pendant Lamp
By Michele De Lucchi and Giancarlo Fassina, Artemide
Located in Hicksville, NY
stainless steel. Rotatable ceiling supporting canopy in anodized matte aluminum. Diffusers available in
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Aluminum, Stainless Steel

Artemide Tolomeo Parch Double Pendant Lamp
Artemide Tolomeo Parch Double Pendant Lamp
H 58.27 in W 58.27 in D 11.42 in
Artemide Tolomeo Fiber Double Pendant Lamp
By Artemide, Michele De Lucchi and Giancarlo Fassina
Located in Hicksville, NY
stainless steel. Rotatable ceiling supporting canopy in anodized matte aluminium. Diffusers available in
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Aluminum, Stainless Steel

Artemide Tolomeo Fiber Double Pendant Lamp
Artemide Tolomeo Fiber Double Pendant Lamp
H 58.27 in W 55.91 in D 9.85 in
Artemide Tolomeo Black Double Pendant Lamp
By Michele De Lucchi and Giancarlo Fassina, Artemide
Located in Hicksville, NY
stainless steel. Rotatable ceiling supporting canopy in anodized matte aluminum. Diffusers available in
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Aluminum, Stainless Steel

Artemide Tolomeo Black Double Pendant Lamp
Artemide Tolomeo Black Double Pendant Lamp
H 58.27 in W 55.91 in D 9.85 in
Artemide Tolomeo Fiber Double Pendant Lamp
By Michele De Lucchi and Giancarlo Fassina, Artemide
Located in Hicksville, NY
stainless steel. Rotatable ceiling supporting canopy in anodized matte aluminium. Diffusers available in
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Aluminum, Stainless Steel

Artemide Tolomeo Fiber Double Pendant Lamp
Artemide Tolomeo Fiber Double Pendant Lamp
H 58.27 in W 54.34 in D 8.67 in
Rattan Globe Pendant Light or Lantern with Loop Details, Spain, 1960s
By Franco Albini
Located in Barcelona, ES
Mid-Century Modern rattan ball shaped lantern or pendant ceiling lamp. Spain, 1950s-1960s. This
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Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Wicker, Cane, Rattan, Paper

Rattan Black Painted Bell Pendant Hanging Light / Lantern, Spain, 1960s
Located in Barcelona, ES
, Spain, 1960s This cool handcrafted rattan ceiling lamp / pendant hanging light has geometric decorative
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20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan, Paper

Acona Biconbi pendant by Bruno Munari, 1970s
By Bruno Munari
Located in UTRECHT, NL
Sculptural ceiling lamp with the Acona Biconbi structure. Designed by Bruno Munari at the end of
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Biomorphic Pendant by Studio Chora, Organic Hanging Light Fixture, Made-to-order
By Studio Chora
Located in Albuquerque, NM
shaped chandelier or pendant type light fixture that suspends from the ceiling. The fixture comes in an 8
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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
shaped chandelier or pendant type light fixture that suspends from the ceiling. The fixture comes in an 8
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2010s American Organic Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Plaster, Paper

Artemide Tolomeo 10" Fiber Double Pendant Lamp
By Michele De Lucchi and Giancarlo Fassina, Artemide
Located in Hicksville, NY
. Cables in stainless steel. Rotatable ceiling supporting canopy in anodized matte aluminum. Diffusers
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Aluminum, Stainless Steel

Artemide Tolomeo 12" Parch Double Pendant Lamp
By Artemide, Michele De Lucchi and Giancarlo Fassina
Located in Hicksville, NY
stainless steel. Rotatable ceiling supporting canopy in anodized matte aluminum. Diffusers available in
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Aluminum, Stainless Steel

Artemide Tolomeo 12" Parch Double Pendant Lamp
Artemide Tolomeo 12" Parch Double Pendant Lamp
H 58.27 in W 54.34 in D 8.67 in
Contemporary, Handmade Double Pendant Lamp, Mdf Wood Large, L2000
Located in Barcelona, ES
(adjustable). Materials: Natural mdf wooden lampshade. Internal paper and pvc screen. Metallic ceiling rose
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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Plywood

Mid-Century Pendant Lamp from Napako, Czech Republic
By Napako
Located in Vienna, Austria
ceiling cup as it was not packed in paper. I have been doing this job for over 20 years and have never
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Late 20th Century Czech Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Opaline Glass

Contemporary, Handmade Pendant Lamp, Natural MDF Wood, by Mediterranean Objects
Located in Barcelona, ES
). Materials: Natural mdf wooden lampshade. Internal paper and pvc screen. Metallic ceiling rose. Maintenance
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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Plywood

Contemporary, Handmade Pendant Lamp, Mdf Wood Large, 38.2'' Long, L1000
Located in Barcelona, ES
. Internal paper and pvc screen. Metallic ceiling rose. Maintenance: Clean gently with a dry cloth or
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Plywood

Contemporary, Handmade Pendant Lamp, Mdf Wood Large, 31.49'' Long, L800
Located in Barcelona, ES
. Internal paper and pvc screen. Metallic ceiling rose. Maintenance: Clean gently with a dry cloth or
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Plywood

Contemporary, Handmade Pendant Lamp , Natural MDF Wood, by Mediterranean Objects
Located in Barcelona, ES
). Materials: Natural mdf wooden lampshade. Internal paper and pvc screen. Metallic ceiling rose. Maintenance
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Plywood

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Paper Ceiling Pendant For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the paper ceiling pendant you’re looking for at 1stDibs. A paper ceiling pendant — often made from metal, aluminum and stainless steel — can elevate any home. If you’re shopping for a paper ceiling pendant, we have 33 options in-stock, while there are 60 modern editions to choose from as well. Your living room may not be complete without a paper ceiling pendant — find older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. A paper ceiling pendant is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in modern, mid-century modern and Scandinavian Modern styles are sought with frequency. A well-made paper ceiling pendant has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Artemide, Michele De Lucchi and Giancarlo Fassina and Jean and Oliver Pelle are consistently popular.

How Much is a Paper Ceiling Pendant?

A paper ceiling pendant can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $1,635, while the lowest priced sells for $313 and the highest can go for as much as $81,280.

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 Ceiling Pendant
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021
    A ceiling pendant is a lone light fixture that hangs from the ceiling. It is usually suspended with the help of a chain, metal rod or cord. They can be used in various areas of the home, such as in a kitchen or in a bathroom. Find a variety of antique and vintage ceiling pendants on 1stDibs.

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