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.
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
The fixture is completely customizable in finish, layout, and color — it can be made with 3, 5, 20, or as many globes as you want, scaling it up to any size.
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 hardware. The lamps can be used as flush mount or as hanging lamp. black cord, s...
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 stem. Each lamp has a fitting on a plate, and each holds a round shade of clear glass ...
Chrome
$2,585 / 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 Condition: Good. chrome has some corrosion
Metal
5 Italian Hand Blown Amber Glass Globe Pendant Lights, 6 Available
Located in New York, NY
Italian hand blown Murano golden amber glass globe shade pendant lights. Five available. Each globe shade is 7 inches in diameter and rests on a brass rod for a 12 inch height. From ...
Glass
$557Sale 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 beautiful rippled light across a wall and ceiling. Complete restoration The lamp wo...
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.
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 spelter patinaed frame.
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 surrounded 4 slightly smaller globes, each is hand cut.
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
Equalizer was conceived as an exercise in the defining architectural spaces. Taking inspiration from a room divider, the collection’s vertical framework undulates through an environm...
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
Offered is a Mid-Century Modern Italian "mod" yet elegant five chrome-plated scrolled arm with five torchieres covered by large white milk glass globes and chrome plated and aluminum...
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
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.
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, wood, and a subtly iridescent smoky glass.
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 height, white metal canopy. 24"dia x 90”h Ref.
Metal
White Metal Chandelier With 5 Glass Globes, Germany 1980s
Located in Chicago, IL
A 1980s German chandelier featuring a sleek white lacquered metal frame with five suspended hand blown glass globes. This chandelier is a great alternative to a flushmount and would ...
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-plated metal structure with five spherical champagne glass globes arranged symmetricall...
Metal, Chrome
Raak 5 Globe Hanging Fixture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Five tiered smoked, blown glass hanging fixture
1 large, 1 medium, 3 small
Metal
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.
Brass
Gaetano Sciolari Globe Chandelier, 1970s
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Chrome sciolari chandelier with beige lacquer and opaline glass globes.
Chrome
5" Tall French Vivanne Art Nouveau Mint Green Bell Glass Globes
Located in Van Nuys, CA
These small, exquisite globes are ideal for wall sconces, pendant lights, or chandeliers.
Glass
Robert Abbey Jonathan Adler Rio Multi Globe Chandelier in Antique Brass
By Jonathan Adler
Located in Waxahachie, TX
. • 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 stems and spun brass ceilings roses. All metal sections have age related oxidizat...
Brass
Sold
H 64.97 in Dm 11.03 in
5-Light Chrome & Glass Globe Cascade Lamp by Motoko Ishii for Staff, 1970s
By Staff Leuchten, Motoko Ishii
Located in Lisboa, PT
This cascade lamp was designed by Motoko Ishii for Staff in Germany, during 1970's. It features five long chrome cylinders at the end of which sits a large glass ball. A special elem...
Metal, Chrome
5 Globe Chandelier, Original Japanned Finish
Located in Peekskill, NY
The center oval ball is a nice match to all the oval glass shades around it. There are 5 matching globes that are frosted with hand cut to clear designs.
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 simple elegant illumination provided by this lamp. With teak wood and glass pieces...
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.
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.
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. With metal star shaped suspending, 5 wires at different heights with each an open art...
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
Sold|$558
H 20.48 in W 15.56 in D 1.78 in
Hand-Crafted Rattan Pencil Reed Wall Mirror, Mid-Century Modern
Located in Oxford, GB
This beautifully crafted wall mounted mirror is made of pencil reed rattan, providing a unique and elegant texture. Its durable design adds a touch of sophistication to any room whil...
Glass, Rattan
$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
$1,711 / 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 Charlotte Perriand, Dal Vera
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
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
$661Sale 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
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
$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
$1,495 / item
H 8.88 in W 9.4 in D 13.38 in
'ZuZu' Verdigris Patinated Brass Wall Sconce in the Style of Jacques Biny
By Jacques Biny
Located in Glendale, CA
'ZuZu' Verdigris Patinated Brass Wall Sconce in the Style of Jacques Biny An exclusive made for U.S. and UL listed wall sconce reminiscent of the iconic work of French lighting des...
Brass
Game Side Table
By Chuch Estudio
Located in Mérida, MX
These side wooden stools capture the elegance and charm of antique card tables, where cards and camaraderie intertwined in endless afternoons. Each bench is meticulously designed wit...
Wood, Cedar
$192 / item
H 18.1 in W 5.9 in D 16.5 in
Whisper Vase Sculpture, Handmade Organic Shape in Glazed Brown
Located in New York, US
Unique and organic shape featuring a stunning hand-crafted textures giving a touch of elegance to any space. Each piece is the work of individual artisan, making each piece one-of-a-...
Terracotta
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
$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
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
On Hold|$8,263
H 15.75 in Dm 9.85 in
Rare Pendant Lamp attributed to Angelo Lelli for Arredoluce, 1950s
By Arredoluce
Located in Hagenbach, DE
This rare pendant lamp, attributed to the renowned Italian manufacturer Arredoluce in the 1950s, is an exceptional example of mid-century Italian design. The lamp features a softly g...
Metal, Brass
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
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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