Large Victorian Arts and Crafts Opalescent Ceiling Pendant Light
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Large Victorian Arts and Crafts Opalescent Ceiling Pendant Light The Light has a large pendant with a ridged edge and a copper mount.
Opaline Glass
$575Sale Price|40% Off
Victorian J-Style Ceiling Light Fixture w/ Etched Glass Shade
Located in San Francisco, CA
A simple, brass stem in an "L" shape - with the light pointing down. Perfect for a corner. The empire shaped, hand-blown glass shade is intricately etched with a flower motif and the...
Brass
Antique Bisque Ceiling Light Lamp Shade Glass Victorian Cream Amber Excellent
Located in Somis, CA
A charming antique ceiling light (shade only, needs wiring) crafted from richly variegated slag glass in soft shades of cream, honey, and amber. The gracefully scalloped shade is fra...
Brass, Bronze
$540Sale Price|44% Off
Victorian L-shape Corner Ceiling Pendant Light w/ Etched Glass Shade
Located in San Francisco, CA
A streamlined, corner ceiling light with an L-shaped, brass stem and a glass bowl shade with an intricately etched flower motif. Made in the late 19th century, this fixture was origi...
Brass
Antique Avocado Ceiling Light Lamp Shade Glass Excellent Victorian Green Tulip
Located in Somis, CA
A beautifully crafted, avocado colored, antique ceiling light shade (shade only, needs wiring), featuring richly colored slag glass and ornate bronze metalwork. The shade is formed f...
Brass, Bronze
Antique Tiffany Style Lotus Ceiling Light Lamp Shade Glass Excellent
Located in Somis, CA
A lovely Tiffany-style ceiling light shade (shade only, needs wiring) handcrafted with individual panels of richly colored slag glass in warm amber, honey, cream, and soft caramel to...
Metal, Brass
Antique Tiffany Style Ceiling Light Lamp Shade Glass White Floral Excellent
Located in Somis, CA
A charming Tiffany-style handcrafted ceiling lamp shade (shade only, needs wiring), beautifully composed of luminous slag glass. The creamy white slag glass displays soft swirls and ...
Brass, Metal
Victorian Patinated Brass and Glass Pendant Chandelier
Located in London, GB
A late Victorian brass ceiling light, c.1900, the frame composed of c-scrolls, with frosted glass shades, re-wired and PAT tested Dimensions: 59cm (23¼") High, 50cm (19¾") Wide
Brass
Ornate Victorian Three Arm Ceiling Light
Located in Peekskill, NY
What a nice simple flush mount with tons of beautiful detail. Its very light and elegant with delicate flower form frosted glass shades.
Brass
Victorian Neoclassical Brass & Marble Ceiling Light Fitting
Located in Altrincham, GB
Victorian Neoclassical Brass & Marble Ceiling Light Fitting - 32" diam x 32"h - with four upturned branches coming from circular frieze reminiscent of the Acropolis Marbles topped w...
Marble, Brass
Sold
H 15.75 in W 9.85 in D 9.85 in
Antique Vintage Victorian Satin Opaline Milk Glass Ceiling Pendant Light Lamp
Located in Sale, GB
- A wonderful satin glass church opaline ceiling pendant with original copper chain and ceiling rose, circa 1900. - Incredible detail across the opaline and all triangular patinated ...
Opaline Glass
19th century English bronze ceiling light
Located in London, GB
19th century English bronze ceiling light Dimensions in inches: H 19” x W 15” x D 15” Age: 1890 - 1900 Origin: England Condition: Aged Overview A very stylish late 19th Century Eng...
Bronze
Early 20th Century Crystal Holophane Bronze Ceiling Light
Located in London, GB
Early 20th century crystal Holophane bronze ceiling light We are proud to offer a highly decorative, oversized bronze ornately hand-crafted crystal glass Holophane ceiling light. ...
Crystal, Bronze
Early 20th Century Brass Holophane Glass Ceiling Light
Located in London, GB
Early 20th Century Brass Holophane Glass Ceiling Light Still attached to its original brass ceiling rose and chain this stylish stamped French holophane glass light shade is rewired ...
Brass
Sold
H 44 in W 21 in D 4 in
Late 19th Century 2-Branch Brass Rise and Fall Chandelier Ceiling Light Stamped
Located in London, GB
History: Typically, Victorian brass lights of this nature where used in reading rooms located near tables and chairs, when the user would have the need to pull the light down from th...
Brass
Victorian Brass 2 Down Light Flush Mount Ceiling Fixture
Located in New York, NY
Enhance your space with the elegance of our antique early 1900s brass two light flush mount fixture with two exposed bulbs. The light features an oval canopy with Victorian detailing...
Brass
Early 20th Century Small Brass and Glass Ceiling Light
Located in London, GB
Early 20th Century Small Brass and Glass Ceiling Light Still attached to its original brass ceiling rose and chain this diminutive milk glass light shade is rewired and ready to use....
Brass
Early 20th Century Small Brass and Glass Ceiling Light #2
Located in London, GB
Early 20th Century Small Brass and Glass Ceiling Light Still attached to its original brass ceiling rose and chain this diminutive milk glass light shade is rewired and ready to use...
Brass
Antique Gas Ceiling Light, Brass Light, Antique Commercial Ceiling Light
Located in Harrisburg, PA
This two-arm gas ceiling light most likely provided light in a Pharmacy or other commercial setting. This conclusion is drawn from the lack of decoration, the iron centre connection ...
Brass, Iron
$2,021
H 15.75 in W 10.24 in D 10.24 in
Antique Vintage Church Opaline Milk Glass Ceiling Pendant Light Lamp
Located in Sale, GB
- A wonderful set of satin opaline ceiling pendants with original galleries, England circa 1910. - Sourced from a beautiful chapel in Cornwall, a county on England’s rugged southwest...
Copper
$1,617Sale Price|20% Off
H 25.6 in W 3.94 in D 3.94 in
Vintage 1930s Art Deco Ceiling Lamp in Opaline Glass & Brass
Located in Turku, Varsinais-Suomi
Add a touch of elegance to your home with the Beautiful Art Deco glass ceiling lamp from Nordisten. The frosted glass looks like pearl, creating a soft, glowing ambiance that transfo...
Brass
1920's Large Leaded Opaline Glass Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1920's large leaded glass light fixture with 8-10 interior lights.
Opaline Glass
$1,014
H 35.44 in W 9.06 in D 9.06 in
Antique Style Brass & Glass Crystal Cut Hanging Pendent Lantern Ceiling Light
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely vintage style Brass & Cut Glass Hanging Pendant ceiling light This piece is fully of charm and character and looks amazing Conditio...
Brass
Antique Opaline Pendant Light, Original Gallery, 19th Century, France
Located in Lincoln, GB
Antique Large Opaline Pendant Light with Original Gallery This striking antique opaline pendant light features a generous size and its original gallery, showcasing timeless elegance...
Opaline Glass
German Art Deco Glass and Brass Ceiling pendant Light 1900
Located in Berlin, DE
Beautiful Art Deco matte glass and brass pendant light. Germany, 1910 Lamp sockets: 1 E27 (US E26). Height of body: 35 cm
Brass
Massive Antique Tiffany Style Light Lamp Shade Glass 21"
Located in Somis, CA
A massive 21" wide Tiffany-style leaded glass lamp shade. Its graceful, pointed conical form is composed of softly variegated amber and honey-colored glass, accented with small flora...
Metal
British Frosted Glass Flush Mount Ceiling Lamps
Located in Amsterdam, NL
British clear glass flush mount. Metal bulb holder with brass glass holder. Frosted glass with many lines and irregularities Brass ceiling plate / wall plate : diameter 10 cm / 3.94...
Brass
$1,751
H 17.72 in W 12.6 in D 12.6 in
Antique Vintage English Pharmacy Moonstone Opaline Glass Ceiling Pendant Light
By General Electric Company (GEC) 1
Located in Sale, GB
- A stunning antique moonstone opalescent glass pharmacy ceiling pendant, England circa 1920. - An incredibly elegant glass pendant light made in England by GEC - General Electric Co...
Copper
Antique Glass Alabaster Plafonnier Chandelier
Located in Søborg, DK
Antique glass alabaster plafonnier chandelier in great condition and with age related wear. Decorated brass ceiling cup with a brass finial on the bottom. Brass hanging chains. Bra...
Brass
Antique Early 20th Century Cut Glass Plafonnier Light Pendant, C.1910
Located in London, GB
An early 20th century cut-glass pendant lamp made in England. c.1910 A delicately crafted hand cut glass acorn shaped shade, with high quality cast brass fittings which have develop...
Brass
$1,328
H 25 in Dm 7.2 in
Beautiful Shape Arts & Crafts era, Gothic Revival Style Pendant Light w Dome Top
Located in Lisse, NL
Gothic Revival Pendant Light with Dome Top, ca. 1920. This beautiful antique brass pendant light has such a calm and timeless presence. The combination of its warm, aged brass and t...
Brass
Elegant Glass and Copper Ceiling Light
Located in Antwerp, BE
Elegant glass, wood and copper pendant light. Measures: Height fixture 71 cm. Total height including the chain and canopy 120 cm. Two E27 bulbs. Width 82 cm. Depth 43 cm. Weight 10 ...
Copper
$1,210
H 35 in W 30 in D 30 in
Antique Vintage English Church Opaline Milk Glass Ceiling Pendant Light Lamp
Located in Sale, GB
- A fabulous large satin opaline ceiling pendant with finial and original gallery, Scotland circa 1920. - Wonderful silky satin finish to the opaline glass which is typical of the ma...
Opaline Glass
Bradley & Hubbard Inspired Neoclassical Brass Pendant Light C1920
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Neoclassical style brass pendant light, in the manner of Bradley & Hubbard, dating to approximately 1910. This elegant fixture features a richly detailed brass frame with ...
Brass
Art Deco Milk Glass Pendant Light
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
Circa 1930. We offer this Art Deco, pendant light made in milk glass. working at perfection.
Milk Glass
Handcrafted Farmhouse Fluted Porcelain Pendant With Trumpet Shape
By DBO Home
Located in Sharon, CT
Classic, elegant, with a perfectly imperfect touch. On their own they make a statement with their gentle flared bottoms and deep fluting. Hang in multiples for extra oomph. These cas...
Brass
$2,500 / item
H 8.5 in Dm 17.5 in
Vintage Inspired Handcrafted Fluted Farmhouse Porcelain Pendant Light
By DBO Home
Located in Sharon, CT
Classic, elegant, with a perfectly imperfect touch. We just love our new porcelain Parasol Fluted Pendants. Inspired by a vintage pie cover, we designed them to hang over our kitchen...
Brass
Industrial Etched Glass Teardrop Pendant Light
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Antique, industrial pendant light features a late 19th century, etched glass, teardrop-shaped shade with brass switch fitter. The pendant is newly wired with 40 inches of braided clo...
Brass
$4,802Sale Price|62% Off
H 128 in W 44 in D 44 in
Large, Amazing, Converted Gas to Electric Brass Chandelier
By Adolphe-Louis-Victor Geoffroy
Located in Berkeley, CA
Just about the turn of the last century,, as electric lighting gained in popularity, makers of gas lighting devices added electric lines and sockets to their gas jets. When one didn'...
Brass
English Edwardian Glass Pendant Light
Located in Kent, Dover
An English Edwardian silver plated bronze and glass pendant light.
Bronze
Antique Chandelier. Gasolier light fixture
Located in Atlanta, GA
Gilt bronze gasolier converted to electricity, having two Necolassical etched globes
Crystal, Ormolu
Aluminum, Brass and Glass Chandelier, c1850
Located in valatie, NY
Rare aluminum, brass and glass chandelier, c1850, hand-forged aluminum with brass accents supports two former oil lamps with glass shades. First produced in 1825, aluminum was very d...
Aluminum, Brass
Delicate and Whimsical Six Arm Twisted Pipe Gas Lamp.
Located in Peekskill, NY
The light twisted pipe and additional twisted applied detail give this lamp its unique feel. The spiral finial ends give the lamp a Dr. Suess quality. Each arm has been wired to take...
Brass
Angle NY 1890's Double Kerosene Hanging Lamp, Electrified
Located in Peekskill, NY
This style of double kerosene hanging lamp was popular in stores because it cast more light downward, and has been electrified. Signed, Angle Mfg., NY, this picturesque antique 1890'...
Brass
$2,400Sale Price|20% Off
H 50 in W 23 in D 23 in
Victorian Brass Chandelier w/ Floral Ball & Bellflower Glass Shades
Located in San Francisco, CA
An Aesthetic, Victorian, 4-light chandelier with bellflower-shaped, holophane glass shades. The curving, brass arms extend from one of four decorative spheres off the stem. The botto...
Brass
Electrified Pressure Gas Pendant Lamp
Located in San Francisco, CA
An antique, hanging pressure-style gas lamp. Comprised of a brass harp structure topped with a stem and globular font, hanging by a chain. It has a narrow cylindrical glass shade a...
Brass
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.
Designer Eva Menz wants the light to "evoke curiosity and a sense of wonder."
Working with resin, a tricky material, has created moments of failure — and enlightenment.
Commissioned for the lakeside villa of a Finnish industrialist, it illuminated visits with dignitaries.
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The 1920s design is a thrilling combination of saturated colors, ancient motifs and modern aesthetics.
Designed by a giant of Swedish lighting, the large-scale fixtures bring major drama.
The alluring pendant light exemplifies the designer’s winsome mid-career work.
Before founding the Memphis Group, Sottsass bent the rules of lighting design with the wonderfully wavy Cometa.