Mid-Century Modern Brass Wood 5 Light Globe Chandelier
Located in Charleston, SC
A gorgeous teak and brass 5 light chandelier with a brass canopy in a Danish style. The smoked
Brass
$8,700 / item
H 60 in W 43 in D 43 in
Customizable 5-Globe Flush-Mount Chandelier in Powder-Coated or Plated Steel
By ASTRAEUS CLARKE
Located in Brooklyn, NY
with 3, 5, 20, or as many globes as you want, scaling it up to any size. The steel can be finished in
Steel
1/5 'Maxi Globe' Pendants by RAAK Amsterdam, 1965
By RAAK
Located in Echt, NL
Very nice 'Maxi Globe' pendants by RAAK Amsterdam in excellent condition. Grey fume glass. Brass
Brass
Vintage Pendant Stem Lamp with 5 Globes Massive Belgium 1960s
By Massive Lighting
Located in Verviers, BE
From the range by the Massive Company, this center-light features 5 lamps on a central chromed
Chrome
$2,592 / set
H 59.06 in W 9.85 in D 9.85 in
Set of 5 Limburg Glashutte hanging lamp matte opaline globe , 1970s
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Delft, NL
Set of 5 Limburg Glashutte hanging lamp matte opaline globe , 1970s Material: Glass , chrome
Metal
5 Italian Hand Blown Amber Glass Globe Pendant Lights, 6 Available
Located in Montclair, NY
Italian hand blown Murano golden amber glass globe shade pendant lights. Five available. Each globe
Glass
$558Sale Price|20% Off
H 35.43 in Dm 25.59 in
Pendant by Mazzega with 5 Globes of Clear Glass with Orange Inclusions
By AVMazzega
Located in Verviers, BE
Pendant with a globe of clear glass with orange inclusions, Italy, 1970 by Mazzega. Casting a
Murano Glass, Hardwood
Vintage Mazzega Chandelier, 1960s
By AVMazzega
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
5 globe murano glass chandelier with a chromed metal frame by Mazzega AV - italy. The chandelier
Metal
Stunning Art Deco Havanna glass ad metal pendant chandelier
Located in Buffalo, NY
Stunning Art Deco Havanna glass ad metal pendant chandelier..5 decorative globes. super stylized
Metal
Bronze 5-Light Chandelier with Original Globes
Located in Minneapolis, MN
This finely crafted 5-light chandelier is made of cast bronze and features a large center globe
Bronze
Unavailable
H 36 in W 23 in D 23 in
Equalizer Collection 5-Piece Radial Chandelier with chameleon globe
By Ladies & Gentleman Studio 1
Located in Brooklyn, NY
glass. All globes have a satin luster exterior finish. This radial chandelier configuration contains
Aluminum
Unavailable
H 31 in Dm 22.5 in
Scrolled 5-Arm Chrome Plated and Aluminum 5 Large White Glass Globes Chandelier
By Litolier
Located in Houston, TX
torchieres covered by large white milk glass globes and chrome plated and aluminum frame. This piece would
Aluminum, Chrome
Unavailable
H 120 in Dm 26 in
Cloud Chandelier, 5 Large Hand-Blown Glass Pendants Organic Shape Globe. LED
By Galilee Lighting
Located in Hollywood, FL
floating in the air. Long cluster pendant chandelier with 5 LED Lights ideal for high ceiling spaces
Glass
Bauhaus Five-Light Opal Globe Glass Chandelier, Germany 1930s
Located in BUDAPEST, HU
Bauhaus school 5 opal globe chandelier in original good condition, late 1920s-early 1930s. Rewired
Brass
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Postmodern 5 Arm Bubble Chandelier
Located in El Cerrito, CA
This stunningly simple 5 arm modern globe chandelier features a lovely mix of materials: brass
Metal
Mid Century Dansh Modern Light Fixture Chandelier
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid century modern 5 globe chandelier.
Metal
5-Globe Raak Chandelier, Netherlands 1970
By RAAK
Located in Culver City, CA
5-Globe Raak Chandelier Netherlands, 1970 5 semi-transparent opaline glass globes, adjustable
Metal
White Metal Chandelier With 5 Glass Globes, Germany 1980s
Located in Chicago, IL
blown glass globes. This chandelier is a great alternative to a flushmount and would look fabulous in a
Metal
Art Deco Chrome and Glass Chandelier, 5 Globes, 1930s
Located in Praha, CZ
Art Deco chandelier produced in Czechoslovakia during the 1930s. The fixture features a chrome
Metal, Chrome
Sold
H 18.5 in Dm 24 in
Mid-Century Modernist 5-Arm Polished Brass Chandelier with Textured Glass Globes
By Richard Essig
Located in New York, NY
A Mid-Century Modernist 5-arm polished brass chandelier with textured glass globes. Cylindrical
Brass
Raak 5 Globe Hanging Fixture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Five tiered smoked, blown glass hanging fixture
1 large, 1 medium, 3 small
Metal
Gaetano Sciolari Globe Chandelier, 1970s
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Chrome sciolari chandelier with beige lacquer and opaline glass globes. This 5 lightpoint
Chrome
5" Tall French Vivanne Art Nouveau Mint Green Bell Glass Globes
Located in Van Nuys, CA
A pair of 5-inch tall, 2-inch fitter French Vivanne Art Nouveau Mint Green Fluted Bell Glass Globes
Glass
Robert Abbey Jonathan Adler Rio Multi Globe Chandelier in Antique Brass
By Jonathan Adler
Located in Waxahachie, TX
bulbs (not included). • 5-light globe chandelier; five round shades in white emanate diffused light
Metal
Sold
H 38.19 in Dm 12.21 in
Mid-20th Century Large Glass Opaline and Brass Globe Pendants Lights 5 Available
Located in Lowestoft, GB
A run of 5 large globe opaline glass pendants with their original brass monk cap galleries, brass
Brass
Sold
H 64.97 in Dm 11.03 in
5-Light Chrome & Glass Globe Cascade Lamp by Motoko Ishii for Staff, 1970s
By Motoko Ishii, Staff Leuchten
Located in Lisboa, PT
the appearance of a globe bulb. The transparent volume, gives the whole design a certain lightness. In
Metal, Chrome
5 Globe Chandelier, Original Japanned Finish
Located in Peekskill, NY
shades around it. There are 5 matching globes that are frosted with hand cut to clear designs. The center
Copper
Handsome Kitchler Brass and White Opaque Glass Chandelier with 5 White Globes
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Handsome brass chandelier by Kitchler lighting having 5 arm globes; Center globe has bulb as well
Brass
Midcentury Vintage Dutch 5-Globe Hanging Pendant Light, 1965
Located in Verviers, BE
Midcentury vintage Dutch 5-globe hanging pendant light, 1965 Photography fails to capture the
Chrome
Antique French Art Deco 5-Arm Chandelier Globes
Located in Newberry, SC
A 5-arm Art Deco Chandelier with organic floral motif and original glass globe shades
Metal
Swedish Large 5 Smoky Grey Glass Globe Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
Swedish Large 5 Smoky Grey Glass Globe Chandelier with Brass Hardware. 2 Available
Brass
Swedish Large 5 Smoky Grey Glass Globe Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
Swedish Large 5 Smoky Grey Glass Globe Chandelier with Brass Hardware. 2 Available
Brass
Vintage French Art Deco 5-Arm Chandelier Globes Flowers
Located in Newberry, SC
A five-arm French Art Deco Chandelier in wood and brass with original glass globes and floral motif
Metal
Cascade Lamp Pendant Light , 5 Globe Light
Located in Retie, BE
Cascade Lamp - Pendant light with 5 lights. A Mid-Century 5 globe light in Scandinavian Style
Metal
Lindsey Adelman 5 Globe Branching Bubble Chandelier
By Lindsey Adelman
Located in New London, CT
Here is a beautiful 5-globe version of Lindsey Adelman's Branching Bubble series of chandeliers
Brass
$2,000 / 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
$1,716 / item
H 35.44 in W 13.78 in D 14.97 in
Leather Bar Stools for Les Arc Ski Resort France, Selected by Charlotte Perriand
By Dal Vera, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Den Haag, NL
Leather Bar Stools for Les Arc Ski Resort France, Selected by Charlotte Perriand by Dal Vera. Charlotte Perriand was a French architect and designer. Her work aimed to create functi...
Chrome
$1,698 / item
H 28 in W 36 in D 6 in
Fireplace Screen in Metal with a Blackened Steel Finish Customizable
By Redsoul
Located in Seattle, WA
The Court Screen is a modern metal fireplace screen cover that can be used flush fitted into the fireplace opening or can stand right outside a fireplace opening. It protects from sp...
Steel
LUgoose Sconce
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The LUgoose Sconce is part of our contemporary collection. Insprired by mid century Italian design, the gooseneck sconce is in a darkened patina brass, and steel. Single E12 based so...
Steel, Brass
Rosso Wall Mirror
By Specchi Veneziani
Located in Milan, IT
Crafted in the finest Murano tradition, this exquisite Venetian mirror is a true work of art. Assembled with crystal and gold elements, and adorned with red glass flowers, each piece...
Glass
Sasco Semi-Flush Mount Brass Light Fixture, Custom Finishes
Located in Pound Ridge, NY
The Sasco is a versatile custom-made solid brass and glass globe light fixture, which can be mounted on the ceiling or wall. Shown here in our factory brass, an uneven unfinished br...
Brass
Opaline Teardrop Pendant, Made in Italy
Located in Culver City, CA
Opaline Teardrop Pendant Made in Italy Large opaline glass shade with brass hardware. 15.5”dia x 27.5"h ( fixture height, overall drop adjustable ) Ref. L3483 *4-6 Week Lead Time* *...
Brass
$662Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 33.47 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in
Dining Chairs by Henning Kjærnulf, Model Razorblade, Denmark, Oak
By Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Set of striking dining chairs by Henning Kjærnulf, made of oak and original Dragør fabric as they were made originally with. Provided by Danish Art Weavery. Refreshing design with b...
Oak
$3,314 / item
H 17.72 in Dm 55.91 in
Compact Orbitale Brass Chandelier 3 Rotating Balanced Arms, Low Ceiling Featured
By Silvio Piattelli, Stilnovo, Arteluce
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
This unique compact brass chandelier has been expertly designed to work perfectly also with lower ceilings. With a 12-inch (30 cm) tall body, it allows for a 6-inch (15 cm) space to ...
Metal, Brass
Monumental Akari Model 70F Light Sculpture by Isamu Noguchi
By Ozeki & Co. Ltd. 1, Isamu Noguchi, Akari
Located in Glendale, CA
Monumental Akari model 70F light sculpture by Isamu Noguchi. The shade is made from handmade washi paper and bamboo ribs with original Noguchi Akari manufacturer's stamp. Akari light...
Metal
$805Sale Price / item|47% Off
H 33.47 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in
Dining Chairs by Henning Kjærnulf, Model Razoblade, Denmark, Oak
By Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Set of striking dining chairs by Henning Kjærnulf, made of oak and honey coloured lambskin. Refreshing design with bold Baroque coming together nicely with Mid-Century Modernism. M...
Oak
Leather Meander Flexible Wall Sconce
Located in Pound Ridge, NY
Leather wrapped flexible arm wall light you can pose and adjust as you wish. This is our updated Meander Reader light with larger cone shade and new upward angled flex arm. Shown he...
Metal, Brass
Danish Modern "Candela" Teak Pendant Chandelier by Domus
By Domus
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Materials. Teak wood, new light bulbs. ________________________________________ Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to life, and we ta...
Wood, Teak
$1,250
H 13.25 in W 11 in D 1.25 in
French 1900s Hand Carved Tramp Art Mirror with Raised Diamond Motifs
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French rectangular Tramp Art hand carved wooden mirror from the early 20th century, with raised diamond motifs and X patterns. Created in France during the Turn of the Century whic...
Mirror, Wood
Ceiling LUpipe
By Lumfardo Luminaires
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Sharp Ceiling LUpipe fixture inspired by classical mid century Italian design, made by Lumfardo Luminaires. Made in solid aged brass. Wired with 1-E26 medium based socket and can als...
Brass
$12,315 / item
H 16 in W 41.5 in D 18.25 in
Collector's Bleached Oak Wall Hanging Knife Edge Console Table By Amuneal
By Amuneal
Located in New York, NY
Amuneal’s wall hanging bleached oak console table uses our traditional Collector’s Shelving hardware to support this two-drawer unit with raised knife-edge surround. The scale of the...
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.
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