Italian Murano 1960s Glass Globe Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
A hand blown Murano Italian 1960s glass globe, the top portion comprised of clear glass and the
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Brass
Italian Murano 1960s Glass Globe Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
A hand blown Murano Italian 1960s glass globe, the top portion comprised of clear glass and the
Brass
$1,966Sale Price|20% Off
Gino Sarfatti large globe chandelier Italy 1960s
By Gino Sarfatti
Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI
Amazing chandelier by Gino Sarfatti made in Italy in the 1960s. Made out of a metal structure
Metal
Chandelier of 3 Glass and Brass 'Maxi Globe' Pendant Lamps by RAAK, 1960's
By RAAK
Located in Steenwijk, NL
The "Maxi globe" pendant lamp was designed by RAAK Amsterdam in the 1960's. It is made of slightly
Brass
Brass and Glass Globe Chandelier, Kaiser Leuchten, 1960s Germany
By Kaiser Leuchten
Located in Voorburg, NL
chandelier, kaiser leuchten, vintage german lighting, brass globe chandelier, modernist lighting, 1960s
Brass
1960s Five-Globe Chandelier Attributed to Stilnovo
By Stilnovo
Located in Glendale, CA
1960s five-globe chandelier attributed to Stilnovo. A quintessentially late 1960s Italian design
Chrome, Metal
1960s Belgian Geometric Chrome and Frosted Glass Globe Chandelier
Located in London, GB
This Belgian chandelier from the 1960s is a striking example of Mid-Century Modern design. It
Chrome
1960's Large Holophane Industrial Globe Pendant Lamps
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1960’s Large Holophane Industrial Globe Pendant Lamps. Holophane was founded in France in the late
Aluminum
Midcentury Globe Chandelier in Rattan and Bamboo, Italy 1960s
Located in Rome, IT
Midcentury beautiful chandelier ball shaped. Made in Italy in the 1960s. This suspension lamp is
Bamboo, Rattan
Monumental 1960s Czech Brass Frosted Glass Globe Chandelier
By Preciosa
Located in Almelo, NL
A striking large-scale Czech chandelier from the 1960s featuring sculptural brass construction and
Brass
Patinated Brass Chandelier Wit Nine Amber-Colored Globes, Germany 1960s
By Kaiser Leuchten
Located in Almelo, NL
Patinated brass chandelier wit nine amber-colored globes, Germany 1960s. A chandelier with a
Brass
Pair of 1960s Etched Globe Madmen Chandeliers by Maison Arlus
By Arlus
Located in Shepperton, Surrey
A pair of chic 1960s three-arm globe chandeliers by French makers Maison Arlus. The shades are
Brass
1960s Czech Brass & Frosted Glass Globe Chandelier (Six available)
By Preciosa
Located in Almelo, NL
A monumental Czech chandelier from the 1960s, executed in sculptural brass and luminous frosted
Brass
Large Mid-Century Preciosa Chandelier Brass and Glass Globes Czechia 1960s
By Preciosa
Located in Almelo, NL
Mid-Century Brass chandelier by Preciosa in Czechia 1960s This Mid-Century chandelier, crafted in
Brass
Grand Chandelier with Brass Fixture and Hand-blowed Glass Globes, 1960s
By Preciosa
Located in Almelo, NL
Grand Chandelier with brass fixture and hand-blowed glass globes, Czechia 1950s This large
Brass
Patinated Brass Sputnik Chandelier with Six Gold-Colored Globes, Germany 1960s
By Kaiser Leuchten
Located in Almelo, NL
Patinated Brass Sputnik Chandelier with Six Gold-Colored Globes, Germany 1960s This mid-century
Brass
Patinated Brass Sputnik Chandelier with Six Gold-Colored Globes, Germany 1960s
By Kaiser Leuchten
Located in Almelo, NL
Patinated Brass Sputnik Chandelier with Six Gold-Colored Globes, Germany 1960s This mid-century
Brass
Patinated Brass Sputnik Chandelier with 3 Gold-Colored Globes, Germany 1960s
By Kaiser Leuchten
Located in Almelo, NL
Patinated Brass Sputnik Chandelier with 3 Gold-Colored Globes, Germany 1960s This mid-century
Brass
Patinated Brass Sputnik Chandelier with Six Gold-Colored Globes, Germany 1960s
By Kaiser Leuchten
Located in Almelo, NL
Patinated Brass Sputnik Chandelier with Six Gold-Colored Globes, Germany 1960s This mid-century
Brass
$850Sale Price|52% Off
Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass Globe Pendant Chandelier, 1960s
Located in Astoria, NY
Italian Modernist Sculptural Glass Globe Pendant Chandelier, consisting of three semi-opaque and
Metal
Midcentury Italian Chromed Chandelier with Six Satin White Glass Globes, 1960s
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
A chromed chandelier with six satin white fluted glass globes, Italy, 1960s The glass globes are
Chrome
Three Arm Solid Pine Chandelier with Glass Globes, Luxus Sweden, 1960s
By Uno & Östen Kristiansson, Luxus of Sweden, Luxus Vittsjö, Uno Kristiansson
Located in Stockholm, SE
“Swedish mid-century style”. This solid pine wood, three-light chandelier was created in this “golden age
Plastic, Pine, Blown Glass
Italian Chandelier Murano Glass Globes, Curved Chrome Frame by Sciolari C 1960s
By Sciolari Lighting
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Italian Chandelier w/ Murano glass globes, curved chrome metal frame / Designed by Sciolari
Murano Glass
Set of Six 1960s Czech Brass Frosted Glass Globe Chandeliers
By Preciosa
Located in Almelo, NL
An architecturally significant set of six monumental Czech chandeliers from the 1960s, executed in
Brass
Chandelier with Patinated brass fixture and hand-blowed glass globes CZ 1960s
By Preciosa
Located in Almelo, NL
Large Chandelier with Patinated brass fixture and hand-blowed glass globes by Preciosa, Czechia
Brass
Grand Chandelier with Brass Fixture and Hand-blowed Frosted Glass Globes, 1960s
By Preciosa
Located in Almelo, NL
Grand Chandelier with brass fixture and hand-blowed frosted glass globes, Czechia 1950s A large
Brass
Large Vintage Sputnik Chandelier with 11 Glass Globes, 1960s 1970s
Located in Steinheim am Albuch, BW
Large impressive 11-arm Sputnik chandelier from the 1960s / 1970s. The frame of the pendant lamp
Brass
1960's Original Holophane Parisian Glass Globe Lamps - Large 16 Inch
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1960’s Original Holophane Parisian Glass Globe Lamps – Large 16 Inch (40cm). Holophane was
Glass
Mid-Century Modern Brass, Wood & Opaline Glass Globe Chandelier, 1960s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Mid-Century Italian Brass, Wood & Opaline Glass Globe Chandelier, 1970s Like a flower frozen in
Brass
Patinated Brass Chandelier with Nine Gold-Colored Globes, Germany 1960s
By Kaiser Leuchten
Located in Almelo, NL
Patinated Brass Chandelier with Nine Gold-Colored Globes, Germany 1960s This mid-century Sputnik
Brass
Large Kaiser Sputnik White Opal Glass Globes Chandelier, Germany, 1960s
By Kaiser and Co
Located in Antwerp, BE
Rare Sputnik chandelier with six handmade glass globes by Kaiser Leuchten, Germany, 1960s.
Metal
Patinated Brass Chandelier with Nine Gold-Colored Globes, Germany 1960s
By Kaiser Leuchten
Located in Almelo, NL
Patinated Brass Chandelier with Nine Gold-Colored Globes, Germany 1960s This mid-century Sputnik
Brass
Stilnovo Chandelier with Three Hand Blown Glass Globes, Italy, 1960s
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
Stilnovo suspension chandelier with three globes in amber hand blown glass, brass and enameled
Brass
Stilnovo Suspension Chandelier with Three Hand Blown Glass Globes, 1960s
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
Stilnovo suspension chandelier with three globes in amber hand blown glass, brass and enameled
Brass
Set of Six Monumental 1960s Czech Brass Frosted Glass Globe Chandeliers
By Preciosa
Located in Almelo, NL
An impressive set of six monumental Czech chandeliers from the 1960s, featuring sculptural brass
Brass
Mid-Century Large Glass Globe Chandelier by Richard Essig, Germany, 1960s
By Richard Essig
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Spectacular mid-century chandelier designed by Richard Essig in Germany, circa 1960s. This
Metal
1960's Original Holophane Parisian Glass Globe Lamps - Very Large 18 Inch
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1960’s Original Holophane Parisian Glass Globe Lamps – Very Large 18 Inch (45cm). Holophane was
Glass
1960's Original Holophane Parisian Glass Globe Lamps - Extra Large 20 Inch
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1960’s Original Holophane Parisian Glass Globe Lamps – Extra Large 20 Inch (50cm). Holophane was
Glass
Mid-Century Modern Chandelier/Flush Mount With Large Globes, Italy 1960s
Located in Almelo, NL
Mid-Century Modern chandelier/Flush Mount With Large frosted Globes, Italy 1960s Flush mount
Brass
13, Light Glass Globe Sputnik Chandelier by Richard Essig, Germany, 1960s
By Richard Essig
Located in Wiesbaden, Hessen
A Richard Essig 13-Light "sputnik" chandelier, germany, circa 1960s. This mid century modern
Brass
Large Rare Spanish Revival Wrought Iron Globe Chandelier, 6-Light, 1960s–70s
Located in Antwerp, BE
A rare Spanish Revival style chandelier from the 1960s–1970s, executed in wrought iron and centered
Wrought Iron
Rattan Globe Pendant Light, Spain, 1960s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Mid-Century Modern rattan ball shaped lantern or pendant ceiling lamp. Italy, 1950s-1960s. This
Wicker, Cane, Rattan
Mid-Century Murano Glass Globe Chandelier in Brass and Chrome, Germany, 1960s
Located in Antwerp, BE
A striking mid-century chandelier in the style of Sciolari, featuring a refined mixed metal
Brass, Chrome
Rattan Globe Pendant Ceiling Lamp, Italy 1960s
Located in Rome, IT
Italy Modern rattan pendent with globe or ball shaped lampshade. Made in Italy in the 1960s. This
Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan
Raak Amsterdam Frank Ligtelijn Globe Pendants 1960s Dutch
By RAAK, Frank Ligtelijn
Located in Den Haag, NL
Frank Ligtelijn in the 1960s. The globe, with its smoked Grey glass sphere produced by Peil & Putzler
Smoked Glass
1960S Italian Murano Glass Globe Ceiling Pendant
Located in London, London
Ceiling pendant Murano glass Globe shaped Brass fittings Italy 1960s/1970s
Murano Glass
Rare and Beautiful Rattan Globe Pendant Lamp, 1960s
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
in Scandinavia, 1960s. The lamp can be adjusted from 50cm to a height of 90cm. Executed in rattan
Metal
Rare and Huge Jute Globe Pendant Lamp, 1960s
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Scandinavia, 1960s. The lamp can be adjusted from 65cm to a height of 105cm. Executed in rattan and wood
Metal
Italian Mid-Century Murano Glass Globe Pendant 1960s
Located in New York, NY
glass globe with soft amber and white lattimo glass in an alternating ribbon pattern. This arrangement
Brass
Rattan Globe Pendant or Hanging Light, Spain, 1960s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Spanish Modern rattan lantern with globe or ball shaped lampshade, Spain, 1950-1960s. This
Cane, Rattan
Mid-Century Space Age Globe Pendant Lamp, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Rare Space Age ball pendant light with different switching modes. The upper part of the lamp consists of a translucent plastic ball that can be illuminated from the inside. The lowe...
Metal
$1,612Sale Price|20% Off
Modern Yellow Glass, Globe Pendant from the 1960s
Located in Vienna, Austria
A very unique early 1960s pendant lamp, made in Czechoslovakia. The yellow glass shade has a fluted
Opaline Glass
$1,612Sale Price|20% Off
Modern Red Glass, Globe Pendant from the 1960s
Located in Vienna, Austria
A very unique early 1960s pendant lamp, made in Czechoslovakia. The red glass shade has a fluted
Opaline Glass
Handcrafted Swedish Modern Globe Pendant Light, Textile & Glass, 1960s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Handmade vintage Swedish midcentury modern globe shaped pendant manufactured in the 1960s. Natural
Textile, Glass, Wood
$516 / item
1960s Czech Cut-Glass Globe Pendant Light
Located in Leicester, Leicestershire
These striking 30cm cut-glass globe pendants were salvaged from former Czechoslovakia and date from
Glass, Blown Glass, Cut Glass, Bakelite
$2,159Sale Price|20% Off
Gino Sarfatti Murano Glass Globe Pendant Lamp, Italy, 1960s
By Gino Sarfatti
Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI
Amazing chandelier by Gino Sarfatti made in Italy in the 1960s. Made out of a metal structure
Metal
Vintage Glass Globe Light in Murano Class and Chrome, 1960s
Located in Montecalvoli, IT
Vintage Glass Globe Light - 1960s Murano Class and Chrome, Space Age Design, Mid Century, XL retro
Chrome
1960s Italian Murano Glass Globe by Venini
By Venini
Located in Brussels, BE
1960s Italian Murano glass globe by Venini.
Murano Glass
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.
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