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1960s Pendant Globe Light

1960s Czech Cut-Glass Globe Pendant Light
1960s Czech Cut-Glass Globe Pendant Light

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 the 1960s–1970s, a period when patterned glass lighting was widely produced across...

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Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Glass, Blown Glass, Cut Glass, Bakelite

Globe pendant light by Glashutte Limburg, 1960s
Globe pendant light by Glashutte Limburg, 1960s

Globe pendant light by Glashutte Limburg, 1960s

Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest

Mid century glass pendant light by Glashutte Limburg. Amber coloured glass which emits a nice light. Brass socket and shade holder. The wire can be lengthened or shortened as des...

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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Rattan Globe Pendant or Hanging Light, Spain, 1960s
Rattan Globe Pendant or Hanging Light, Spain, 1960s

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 suspension lamp is entirely handcrafted with rattan. The ball shaped shade hangs from a ch...

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20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Cane, Rattan

Handcrafted Swedish Modern Globe Pendant Light, Textile & Glass, 1960s
Handcrafted Swedish Modern Globe Pendant Light, Textile & Glass, 1960s

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 sand colored rustic linen over circular white metal sphere mount. Textured cylinder...

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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Textile, Glass, Wood

Vintage globe pendant light by Doria Leuchten, 1960s
Vintage globe pendant light by Doria Leuchten, 1960s

Vintage globe pendant light by Doria Leuchten, 1960s

By Doria Leuchten Germany

Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest

Beautiful glass globe pendant light by Doria Leuchten. Beautiful hand made glass shade 1960s - Germany Measures: Height: 65cm Diameter: 25cm Tested and ready to use with a regul...

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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

1960s Danish Pendant Light, Polished Aluminum with Opaline Glass Globe
1960s Danish Pendant Light, Polished Aluminum with Opaline Glass Globe

1960s Danish Pendant Light, Polished Aluminum with Opaline Glass Globe

Located in Brooklyn, NY

This elegant pendant light from the 1960s features a polished aluminum structure paired with an opaline glass globe that softly diffuses the light.

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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Aluminum

Mid-Century Octagonal Smoked Glass and Chrome Globe Pendant Light, 1960s
Mid-Century Octagonal Smoked Glass and Chrome Globe Pendant Light, 1960s

Mid-Century Octagonal Smoked Glass and Chrome Globe Pendant Light, 1960s

Located in Nottingham, GB

A distinctive mid-century pendant light dating to circa 1960s, featuring a striking geometric globe constructed from individual smoked-glass panels with chrome-plated architectural f...

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Mid-20th Century Chandeliers and Pendants

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Chrome

1960s Mid-Century Modern Hand-Crafted Rattan Globe Pendant Light
1960s Mid-Century Modern Hand-Crafted Rattan Globe Pendant Light

1960s Mid-Century Modern Hand-Crafted Rattan Globe Pendant Light

Located in Barcelona, ES

Mid-Century Modern rattan ball shaped lantern or pendant ceiling lamp. Italy, 1950s-1960s. This suspension features an spherical lampshade made of double twist rattan canes. It hang...

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

Materials

Wicker, Rattan, Cane

1960s Paris Holophane Globe Street Pendant Light Qty Available
1960s Paris Holophane Globe Street Pendant Light Qty Available

1960s Paris Holophane Globe Street Pendant Light Qty Available

By Holophane

Located in New York, NY

This Holophane Paris Street light, transformed into a mesmerizing light fixture, is a captivating blend of history and modern design. Originally conceived in the mid 20th century, th...

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Mid-20th Century French Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Steel

Doria Leuchten Vintage, 1960s Snowball Murano Glass Globe German Pendant Light
Doria Leuchten Vintage, 1960s Snowball Murano Glass Globe German Pendant Light

Doria Leuchten Vintage, 1960s Snowball Murano Glass Globe German Pendant Light

By Doria Leuchten Germany

Located in Nuernberg, DE

Large vintage snow ball pattern midcentury murano glass ceiling pendant light fixture by Doria Leuchten, Germany. Made in the later half of the 1960s, this gorgeous pendent features ...

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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal, Aluminum

Doria Leuchten Vintage, 1960s Snowball Murano Glass Globe German Pendant Light
Doria Leuchten Vintage, 1960s Snowball Murano Glass Globe German Pendant Light

Doria Leuchten Vintage, 1960s Snowball Murano Glass Globe German Pendant Light

By Doria Leuchten Germany

Located in Nuernberg, DE

Large vintage snow ball pattern midcentury murano glass ceiling pendant light fixture by Doria Leuchten, Germany. Made in the later half of the 1960s, this gorgeous pendent features ...

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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal, Aluminum

Spanish Woven Rattan Large Globe Pendant Light or Lantern, 1960s
Spanish Woven Rattan Large Globe Pendant Light or Lantern, 1960s

Spanish Woven Rattan Large Globe Pendant Light or Lantern, 1960s

Located in Barcelona, ES

Monumental Spanish Mid-Century Modern Rattan Globe Shaped Pendant Lamp. Hand-crafted in Spain, 1960-1970. Large size This eye-catching suspension lamp features a rattan spherical lam...

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20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Cane, Rattan

Mid-Century Goldkant Globe Cocoon Pendant Lamp or Hanging Light Germany 1960s
Mid-Century Goldkant Globe Cocoon Pendant Lamp or Hanging Light Germany 1960s

Mid-Century Goldkant Globe Cocoon Pendant Lamp or Hanging Light Germany 1960s

By Flos, Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Friedel Wauer, Goldkant Leuchten, Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni

Located in München, BY

Highly decorative and elegant Mid-Century Modern cocoon pendant lamp or hanging light. Designed by Friedel Wauer and manufactured probably by Goldkant, Germany, 1960s. Executed in s...

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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Mid-century Round Cocoon Globe Pendant Light with Brass Detail, 1960s
Mid-century Round Cocoon Globe Pendant Light with Brass Detail, 1960s

Mid-century Round Cocoon Globe Pendant Light with Brass Detail, 1960s

Located in Steinheim am Albuch, BW

Gorgeous and timeless mid-century modern 'Cocoon' pendant lamp from the 1960s. The lamp features a round shade made of soft resin that envelops a metal frame and has a beautiful vint...

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

Materials

Metal, Brass

Vintage Glass Globe Light in Murano Class and Chrome, 1960s
Vintage Glass Globe Light in Murano Class and Chrome, 1960s

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 ceiling lamp, Polka Dots Experience the iconic space age style of the 1960s with t...

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20th Century Space Age Chandeliers and Pendants

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Chrome

1 of 20 Large Stunning Raak Brass Pendant light Maxi Globe, Netherlands, 1960s
1 of 20 Large Stunning Raak Brass Pendant light Maxi Globe, Netherlands, 1960s

1 of 20 Large Stunning Raak Brass Pendant light Maxi Globe, Netherlands, 1960s

By RAAK

Located in Aachen, NRW

1 of 20 Maxi Bulb Pendant light designed by Raak, Netherlands, 1970s. Smoked glass in a very beautiful smokey brown color. High quality and in very good condition. Cleaned, well-wir...

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Late 1960s Space Age Two-Tone Acrylic Globe Pendant by Massive
Late 1960s Space Age Two-Tone Acrylic Globe Pendant by Massive

Late 1960s Space Age Two-Tone Acrylic Globe Pendant by Massive

By Massive Lighting

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Produced by Belgian manufacturer Massive in the late 1960s, this globe pendant light features a two-tone acrylic construction — a smoked Gray upper hemisphere paired with a clear low...

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Vintage 1960s Belgian Space Age Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal, Chrome

13, Light Glass Globe Sputnik Chandelier by Richard Essig, Germany, 1960s
13, Light Glass Globe Sputnik Chandelier by Richard Essig, Germany, 1960s

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 chandelier is make of gilt brass arms, lacquered brass and clear glass globes. Socket: ...

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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

1960s Vintage Opalescent Swirl Glass Bullet Ceiling Light Globe with Fitter
1960s Vintage Opalescent Swirl Glass Bullet Ceiling Light Globe with Fitter

1960s Vintage Opalescent Swirl Glass Bullet Ceiling Light Globe with Fitter

Located in Van Nuys, CA

Vintage Art Deco vaseline opalescent teardrop swirl glass bullet shade. Heavy glass with handblown technique done by an expert glassblower, these hand-blown swirls show a master at t...

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Vintage 1960s Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

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Blown Glass

Large Rare Spanish Revival Wrought Iron Globe Chandelier, 6-Light, 1960s–70s
Large Rare Spanish Revival Wrought Iron Globe Chandelier, 6-Light, 1960s–70s

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 around a decorative terrestrial globe. The design features a sculptural armillary...

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

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Wrought Iron

Midcentury Ceiling Light with Brass Frame and White Frosted Glass Globe, 1960s
Midcentury Ceiling Light with Brass Frame and White Frosted Glass Globe, 1960s

Midcentury Ceiling Light with Brass Frame and White Frosted Glass Globe, 1960s

Located in Almelo, NL

Midcentury hotel ceiling or floor lights with brass frame and large hand blown white frosted glass globes. The lights are beautifully thanks to the hand blown glass. The pleasant lig...

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

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Brass

Midcentury Ceiling Light with Brass Frame and Large Hand Blown Glass Globe 1960s
Midcentury Ceiling Light with Brass Frame and Large Hand Blown Glass Globe 1960s

Midcentury Ceiling Light with Brass Frame and Large Hand Blown Glass Globe 1960s

Located in Almelo, NL

Midcentury hotel ceiling or floor lights with brass frame and large hand blown glass. The lights are beautifully thanks to the hand blown glass. The pleasant light it spreads is very...

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

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Set of Three Metal Globes Light, the Netherlands, 1960's
Set of Three Metal Globes Light, the Netherlands, 1960's

Set of Three Metal Globes Light, the Netherlands, 1960's

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H 78.75 in W 13.78 in D 13.78 in

Set of Three Metal Globes Light, the Netherlands, 1960's

By RAAK

Located in Amsterdam, NL

Pendant light with three metal globes. The height of each lamp can be adjusted. With new wiring and new ceiling plate. Globes have a diameter of 20cm each. The chrome has traces of...

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Vintage 1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Globe Pendant or Cascade Light by Motoko Ishii for Staff Leuchten, Germany 1960s
Globe Pendant or Cascade Light by Motoko Ishii for Staff Leuchten, Germany 1960s

Globe Pendant or Cascade Light by Motoko Ishii for Staff Leuchten, Germany 1960s

By Motoko Ishii, Staff Leuchten

Located in Amsterdam, NL

Penadant Cascade light made of 3 glass globes in chrome tubes by Motoko Ishii for Staff Leuchten, made in Germany in the 1960s.

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2010s Indian Organic Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

1960s Vintage German Five Frosted Glass Globe Cascading Ceiling Light by Graewe
1960s Vintage German Five Frosted Glass Globe Cascading Ceiling Light by Graewe

1960s Vintage German Five Frosted Glass Globe Cascading Ceiling Light by Graewe

Located in London, England

Vintage, 1960s, space-age, five-globe, cascading, ceiling light manufactured by Graewe in Germany. The globes are suspended from a five-pronged hard-plastic star from the ceiling wh...

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Mid-20th Century German Space Age Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Resin Cocoon Globe Pendant Light, Italy 1960s
Resin Cocoon Globe Pendant Light, Italy 1960s

Resin Cocoon Globe Pendant Light, Italy 1960s

Located in Chicago, IL

A 1960s Italian cocoon pendant light featuring a metal frame with cream resin shade.

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Resin

Globe Pendant Light by Glashutte Limburg, 1960s
Globe Pendant Light by Glashutte Limburg, 1960s

Globe Pendant Light by Glashutte Limburg, 1960s

By Glashütte Limburg

Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest

Midcentury glass pendant light by Glashutte Limburg. Amber coloured glass which emits a nice light.

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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

1960s Philips Attributed Ribbed Milk Glass Globe Pendant Light
1960s Philips Attributed Ribbed Milk Glass Globe Pendant Light

1960s Philips Attributed Ribbed Milk Glass Globe Pendant Light

By Philips

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Beautiful 1960s Philips attributed ribbed milk glass globe ceiling pendant with white enameled hardware. In original condition with minimal wear consistent with age and use.

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

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Metal

Mazzega Murano Mid-Century Globe Pendant Light, Italy 1960s
Mazzega Murano Mid-Century Globe Pendant Light, Italy 1960s

Mazzega Murano Mid-Century Globe Pendant Light, Italy 1960s

By Mazzega

Located in New York, NY

A Classic and highly desirable form with a transparent wavy line that wraps around the predominantly white globe. There are several available.

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Glass

Large Limburg Pendant Light Brass and Amber Glass Globe, 1960s
Large Limburg Pendant Light Brass and Amber Glass Globe, 1960s

Large Limburg Pendant Light Brass and Amber Glass Globe, 1960s

By Glashütte Limburg

Located in Hausmannstätten, AT

Large amber or smoked glass globe pendant light by Limburg, Germany. Solid brass fixture with little and nice patina. Five small base bulbs. The cord can be altered to any length for...

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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

1960s Five Glass Globes Pendant Ceiling Light by Doria Leuchten, German
1960s Five Glass Globes Pendant Ceiling Light by Doria Leuchten, German

1960s Five Glass Globes Pendant Ceiling Light by Doria Leuchten, German

By Doria Leuchten Germany

Located in London, GB

This 1960s large pendant light by Doria Leuchten is a perfect example of the mid-century modern style.

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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Doria Leuchten Vintage, 1960s Snowball Murano Glass Globe German Pendant Light
Doria Leuchten Vintage, 1960s Snowball Murano Glass Globe German Pendant Light

Doria Leuchten Vintage, 1960s Snowball Murano Glass Globe German Pendant Light

By Doria Leuchten Germany

Located in Nuernberg, DE

Large vintage snow ball pattern midcentury Murano glass ceiling pendant light fixture by Doria Leuchten, Germany. Made in the later half of the 1960s, this gorgeous pendent features ...

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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal, Aluminum

A 1960s Murano Globe Hanging Light
A 1960s Murano Globe Hanging Light

A 1960s Murano Globe Hanging Light

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A 1960s Murano Globe Hanging Light

Located in London, GB

A midcentury Murano hanging globe light with swirling details in orange and white. Please note: Currently wired for the UK with a BC bulb fitting, bronze twisted silk flex and whit...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Space Age pendant light, Sputnik model from the 1960s with 9 globes.
Space Age pendant light, Sputnik model from the 1960s with 9 globes.

Space Age pendant light, Sputnik model from the 1960s with 9 globes.

Located in LYON, FR

Superb chrome-plated metal Sputnik pendant light with 9 glass globes. In excellent condition. E14 bayonet sockets, all original. A superb piece. Dimensions: H48 x D40 cm

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Vintage 1960s French Space Age Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Glass

1960s Chrome and Smoked Glass Ball Globe Six-Light Modern Chandelier
1960s Chrome and Smoked Glass Ball Globe Six-Light Modern Chandelier

1960s Chrome and Smoked Glass Ball Globe Six-Light Modern Chandelier

Located in Miami, FL

A 1960s chrome and smoked glass ball globe six-light chandelier with a radiating star or spider shape, down turning and out arms ending under blown smoked glass ball shaped globes. B...

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Chrome

Moderne Italian Glass Light Fixture
Moderne Italian Glass Light Fixture

Moderne Italian Glass Light Fixture

Located in New York, NY

A circa 1960s Italian globe pendant light fixture. Measurements: Diameter 20?

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Vintage 1960s Italian Lanterns

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Art Glass

1960s Three-Globe Pendant Light Fixture
1960s Three-Globe Pendant Light Fixture

1960s Three-Globe Pendant Light Fixture

Located in New York, NY

1960s three-globe pendant light fixture. Three large glass globes with a striped pattern supported by a wood stem and a triangular wood rod.

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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Glass, Wood

RAAK Pendant Light, Opal Glass Globe, 1960s
RAAK Pendant Light, Opal Glass Globe, 1960s

RAAK Pendant Light, Opal Glass Globe, 1960s

By RAAK

Located in Hausmannstätten, AT

A large opal glass globe pendant light by RAAK Amsterdam, Netherlands, 1960s.

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Vintage 1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Chrome, Metal

Frosted Glass + Brass Globe Pendant. Light, Italy 1960s
Frosted Glass + Brass Globe Pendant. Light, Italy 1960s

Frosted Glass + Brass Globe Pendant. Light, Italy 1960s

Located in Chicago, IL

A 1960s Italian pendant light featuring an elegant frosted glass globe shade.

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

1960s Paris Holophane Globe Streetlight Turned Pendant Street Light
1960s Paris Holophane Globe Streetlight Turned Pendant Street Light

1960s Paris Holophane Globe Streetlight Turned Pendant Street Light

By Holophane

Located in New York, NY

This is an original late 1960s Paris globe Holophane street light from Paris, France now turned into a pendant light.

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Vintage 1960s French Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

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Glass

Limburg Pendant Light Brass and Amber Tone Glass Globe, 1960s
Limburg Pendant Light Brass and Amber Tone Glass Globe, 1960s

Limburg Pendant Light Brass and Amber Tone Glass Globe, 1960s

By Glashütte Limburg

Located in Hausmannstätten, AT

An amber tone or smoked handblown glass globe pendant light by Limburg, Germany, manufactured in Mid-Century, circa 1970 (1960s or early 1970s).

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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Italian Murano Swirled Glass Globe Pendant Light by Venini, 1960s
Italian Murano Swirled Glass Globe Pendant Light by Venini, 1960s

Italian Murano Swirled Glass Globe Pendant Light by Venini, 1960s

By Venini

Located in Morazzone, Varese

This spectacular glass pendant with swirled Murano glass draws everyone's attention. Made in Italy by Venini in the 1960s The white stripes are swirling around the globe and looks ...

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Art Glass, Murano Glass

Large German Vintage Blown Glass Globe Ceiling Hanging Pendant Light, 1960s
Large German Vintage Blown Glass Globe Ceiling Hanging Pendant Light, 1960s

Large German Vintage Blown Glass Globe Ceiling Hanging Pendant Light, 1960s

By Carlo Nason, J.T. Kalmar, Mazzega

Located in Berlin, DE

Wonderful hand blown textured bubble glass globe and brass pendant. Germany, 1960s. Measures: Glass D 13.8 in, H 10 in Lamp sockets: 1x E27 (US E26).   

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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Rattan Globe Pendant Light or Lantern with Loop Details, Spain, 1960s
Rattan Globe Pendant Light or Lantern with Loop Details, Spain, 1960s

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 suspension features a lampshade made of rattan canes with rattan undulating loop decor...

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

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Wicker, Cane, Rattan, Paper

Midcentury 1960s Candy Red Murano Opaline Glass Globe Pendant Light by Vistosi
Midcentury 1960s Candy Red Murano Opaline Glass Globe Pendant Light by Vistosi

Midcentury 1960s Candy Red Murano Opaline Glass Globe Pendant Light by Vistosi

By Vistosi

Located in Lisse, NL

Mid-Century Modern, stunning red light fixture. For the connoisseurs and collectors of vintage lighting we also have this beautifully designed and executed, red glass pendant. This ...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

1960s Capiz Shell Floral Globe Light Fixture
1960s Capiz Shell Floral Globe Light Fixture

1960s Capiz Shell Floral Globe Light Fixture

Located in New York, NY

Capiz shell and brass, floral motif globe light fixture. USA, circa 1960. Measures 12 inches in diameter; includes 36 inches of new French gold silk twist hanging cord. Newly rewi...

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

1960s Brass Jeweled Pendant Lamp Pierced Globe Gem Ceiling Light Interior Design
1960s Brass Jeweled Pendant Lamp Pierced Globe Gem Ceiling Light Interior Design

1960s Brass Jeweled Pendant Lamp Pierced Globe Gem Ceiling Light Interior Design

By Gerald Thurston

Located in Hyattsville, MD

One wonderful small globe pendant night ceiling pendant mood light. Can also be just hung by wire as a pendant light. Porcelain socket inside, all metal and brass construction, excep...

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Large Doria Leuchten Vintage, 1960s Pink Murano Glass Globe German Pendant Light
Large Doria Leuchten Vintage, 1960s Pink Murano Glass Globe German Pendant Light

Large Doria Leuchten Vintage, 1960s Pink Murano Glass Globe German Pendant Light

By Doria Leuchten Germany

Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern

Large vintage rose pink tinted midcentury Murano glass ceiling pendant light fixture by Doria Leuchten, Germany. Made in the later half of the 1960s, this gorgeous pendent features w...

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

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Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Large Space Age Light Sculpture Globe Chandelier by Wilhelm Vest, Austria, 1960s
Large Space Age Light Sculpture Globe Chandelier by Wilhelm Vest, Austria, 1960s

Large Space Age Light Sculpture Globe Chandelier by Wilhelm Vest, Austria, 1960s

By Swiss Lamps International, VEST Leuchten, Vest, Robert Haussmann

Located in Vienna, AT

A beautiful and large Space Age ceiling lamp chandelier from the 1960s, designed and executed by Wilhelm Vest / Vest Leuchten in Austria. An impressive high-quality piece with a fram...

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Mid-20th Century Austrian Space Age Chandeliers and Pendants

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Aluminum

1960s Vintage Opalescent Swirl Glass Bullet Ceiling Light Globe with Fitter
1960s Vintage Opalescent Swirl Glass Bullet Ceiling Light Globe with Fitter

1960s Vintage Opalescent Swirl Glass Bullet Ceiling Light Globe with Fitter

Located in Van Nuys, CA

Vintage Art Deco vaseline opalescent teardrop swirl glass bullet shade. Heavy glass with a translucent green hue with masterfully perfectly done hand-blown swirls, circa 1960s possib...

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Vintage 1960s Chandeliers and Pendants

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Blown Glass

1960s Vintage Bentwood Globe Pendant Lamp Swag Light Cabin Modern Lodge Lantern
1960s Vintage Bentwood Globe Pendant Lamp Swag Light Cabin Modern Lodge Lantern

1960s Vintage Bentwood Globe Pendant Lamp Swag Light Cabin Modern Lodge Lantern

By Adrian Pearsall

Located in Hyattsville, MD

A pair of wonderful and high quality 1960s American-made walnut stained pendant lamps. New wiring has been installed. About 12 feet of cord and chain with a wall plug at the end for ...

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lanterns

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Wood

1960s Dutch Globe Pendant 'Light Drops' Light by RAAK Amsterdam 4 Available
1960s Dutch Globe Pendant 'Light Drops' Light by RAAK Amsterdam 4 Available

1960s Dutch Globe Pendant 'Light Drops' Light by RAAK Amsterdam 4 Available

By RAAK

Located in London, England

1960s 'Light Drops' globe pendant light produced by RAAK Amsterdam with a clear dotted glass shade.

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

Materials

Chrome, Wire

1960s Italian Murano Venini Light Globe by Massimo Vignelli
1960s Italian Murano Venini Light Globe by Massimo Vignelli

1960s Italian Murano Venini Light Globe by Massimo Vignelli

By Murano 5

Located in London, GB

1960s Italian Murano Venini hand blown light glass globe by Massimo Vignelli.

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Blown Glass

Globe Light by Stilnovo, Italy, 1960s

Globe Light by Stilnovo, Italy, 1960s

By Stilnovo

Located in New York, NY

Ovoid, white opaline glass shade suspended from a brass canopy by a steel wire. Manufacturer’s label inside. OUR REFERENCE N9840b

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Large Linear  French Glass Globes & Brass Chandelier, 1960s Stilnovo Style Light
Large Linear  French Glass Globes & Brass Chandelier, 1960s Stilnovo Style Light

Large Linear French Glass Globes & Brass Chandelier, 1960s Stilnovo Style Light

By Maison Lunel, Arlus

Located in Bremen, DE

Very sculptural large chandelier by the 1960s French lighting designer Lunel featuring an asymetrical brass and black structure with three opaline glass globes Thre candelabra siz...

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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

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Dutch Mid-Century hand-woven rattan pendant lamp in an onion silhouette, with a pronounced bulbous form that tapers at the neck and flares gently at the base. Rattan is woven in two ...

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Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Rattan

Original Holophane Globe Pendant Light, Paris, France, 1960
Original Holophane Globe Pendant Light, Paris, France, 1960

Original Holophane Globe Pendant Light, Paris, France, 1960

Located in Almelo, NL

Original Holophane Globe Pendant Light, Paris, France, 1960 This original Holophane pendant light, produced in 1960 and formerly used as a street lamp in Paris, France, has been tho...

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Metal

Mid-Century Modern 1960s Swedish Balloon Pendant Light, White Fabric over Metal
Mid-Century Modern 1960s Swedish Balloon Pendant Light, White Fabric over Metal

Mid-Century Modern 1960s Swedish Balloon Pendant Light, White Fabric over Metal

Located in Hannover, DE

This sculptural pendant light, designed in the 1960s and likely produced in Sweden, is a beautiful example of understated Scandinavian modernism. Its balloon-like, spherical form emb...

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Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Swedish Designer, Pendant Light, Fabric, Teak, Sweden, 1960s
Swedish Designer, Pendant Light, Fabric, Teak, Sweden, 1960s

Swedish Designer, Pendant Light, Fabric, Teak, Sweden, 1960s

Located in High Point, NC

A beige fabric and teak pendant light designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1960s. Wear consistent with age and use. Overall Dimensions (inches): 32.0"H x 14.0"D Stem Length (inches...

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Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Italian Midcentury Rattan Wicker Pendant Light / Lantern
Italian Midcentury Rattan Wicker Pendant Light / Lantern

Italian Midcentury Rattan Wicker Pendant Light / Lantern

Located in Barcelona, ES

Mid-century Modern Rattan Woven Wicker Pendant Lamp / Hanging Light Beautiful Mid-Century Modern woven wicker wire and rattan pendant lamp / lantern, Italy, 1950s. The woven wicker c...

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

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Fabric and Teak Counterweight Pendant Lamp, 1970s, Germany
Fabric and Teak Counterweight Pendant Lamp, 1970s, Germany

Fabric and Teak Counterweight Pendant Lamp, 1970s, Germany

By Temde Leuchten

Located in Hagenbach, DE

Fabric and Teak Counterweight Pendant Lamp, 1970s, Germany Minimalist and rare design. Lampshade is in good condition and clean. This lamp works with 3x E27 light bulb. Max 100W...

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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Mid-Century Modern French Pendant Light / Lantern in Rattan, Hand-crafted, 1950s
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Mid-Century Modern French Pendant Light / Lantern in Rattan, Hand-crafted, 1950s

Located in Barcelona, ES

French Modernist Rattan Pagoda Pendant Lamp or Lantern. France, 1950s. This eye-catching rattan chandelier features a pagoda shape rattan hanging lamp with oriental inspired design....

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

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Bamboo, Wicker, Cane, Rattan

Rattan and Wicker Wire Italian Modernist Conic Pendant / Hanging Light, 1960s
Rattan and Wicker Wire Italian Modernist Conic Pendant / Hanging Light, 1960s

Rattan and Wicker Wire Italian Modernist Conic Pendant / Hanging Light, 1960s

Located in Barcelona, ES

Mid-Century Modern woven wicker wire and rattan conical shaped lantern or pendant ceiling lamp. Italy, 1960s. The woven wicker shade of this lamp is accented by vertical rattan stic...

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

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Wire

Swedish Designer, Pendant Light, Fabric, Sweden, 1960s
Swedish Designer, Pendant Light, Fabric, Sweden, 1960s

Swedish Designer, Pendant Light, Fabric, Sweden, 1960s

Located in High Point, NC

A white fabric pendant light designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1960s. In good vintage condition, with visible wear consistent with age and use. Original upholstery retained, with ...

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Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Fabric

1970s Mid-Century Modern Acrylic Globe Pendant Light from Netherlands
1970s Mid-Century Modern Acrylic Globe Pendant Light from Netherlands

1970s Mid-Century Modern Acrylic Globe Pendant Light from Netherlands

By RAAK

Located in Los Angeles, CA

MOD Mid-Century acrylic globe pendants with a clear lid on top. In original condition with visible wear, including some visible scratching. Wear is consistent with their age and use....

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

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Acrylic

Mid-Century Modern German Cocoon Pendant Lamp Friedel Wauer Goldkant, 1960s
Mid-Century Modern German Cocoon Pendant Lamp Friedel Wauer Goldkant, 1960s

Mid-Century Modern German Cocoon Pendant Lamp Friedel Wauer Goldkant, 1960s

By Goldkant Leuchten, Friedel Wauer

Located in Hamburg, DE

Mid Century Cocoon pendant lamp by Goldkant Leuchten, based on a design by Friedel Wauer from the 1960s. A minimalist design. The lamp has the simple shape of a slightly compressed ...

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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Swedish Designer, Pendant Light, Fabric, Sweden, 1960s
Swedish Designer, Pendant Light, Fabric, Sweden, 1960s

Swedish Designer, Pendant Light, Fabric, Sweden, 1960s

Located in High Point, NC

An off-white embroidery fabric pendant light designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1960s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 32.0"H x 13.5"W x 13.5"D Stem Length (inches): 15.5" Dimension...

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Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Mid-Century German Cocoon Pendant Lamp from Goldkant Leuchten, 1960s
Mid-Century German Cocoon Pendant Lamp from Goldkant Leuchten, 1960s

Mid-Century German Cocoon Pendant Lamp from Goldkant Leuchten, 1960s

By Goldkant Leuchten

Located in Aachen, NRW

Rare Mid-Century Modern Cocoon Pendant Light by Goldkant Leuchten, Germany, 1960s An exceptional example of mid-century lighting design, this sculptural pendant lamp was produced by...

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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

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By Bloom Home Inc

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$975 / item

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Located in Pound Ridge, NY

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Located in Casalguidi, IT

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Located in New York, NY

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$2,500 / set

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Located in Labrit, Landes

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$15,897 / item

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Located in London, GB

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Pair of Constant Night Stands in Poplar Burl wood by Master for Lemon

$8,382 / set

H 24.01 in W 13.78 in D 13.78 in Dm 13.78 in

Pair of Constant Night Stands in Poplar Burl wood by Master for Lemon

By Lemon

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1960s Pendant Globe Light For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic 1960s pendant globe light available at 1stDibs. A 1960s pendant globe light — often made from glass, metal and brass — can elevate any home. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect 1960s pendant globe light — we have versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. When you’re browsing for the right 1960s pendant globe light, those designed in Mid-Century Modern, Industrial and Modern styles are of considerable interest. Many designers have produced at least one well-made 1960s pendant globe light over the years, but those crafted by Doria Leuchten Germany, Glashütte Limburg and RAAK are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a 1960s Pendant Globe Light?

Prices for a 1960s pendant globe light start at $217 and top out at $18,000 with the average selling for $1,975.

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.