$8,970
H 32 in Dm 22 in
Coolest Ever Antique White & Black Alabaster Pendant Light w. Satyr Sculptures
Located in Lisse, NL
Art Deco lighting, statement ceiling fixture, alabaster bowl light, interior design lighting, French
Alabaster, Bronze
$7,774
H 25 in Dm 19.6 in
Stunning Arts & Crafts Alabaster Pendant Light, Hand-Carved Bowl Chandelier 1920
Located in Lisse, NL
early 20th-century lighting. Carved from a single, generous block of alabaster, the bowl reveals a
Alabaster, Metal, Brass, Wire
$3,529
H 36 in Dm 15.8 in
Striking Antique Alabaster Bowl Pendant Light w. Warm Amber Veining, circa 1920
Located in Lisse, NL
. This stunning antique alabaster bowl pendant exudes elegance and timeless charm. Hand-carved from a
Alabaster, Metal, Brass, Bronze, Wire
$6,222
H 23.63 in Dm 21.26 in
Large Neoclassical Style Alabaster and Bronze Pendant Light Fixture, ca. 1890
Located in Barntrup, DE
inside of the alabaster bowl. The light fixture is in complete working order, but as with all vintage or
Alabaster, Bronze
$9,867
H 33.08 in Dm 32.68 in
Large Empire Style Alabaster and Bronze Sixteen-Light Chandelier, ca. 1920
Located in Barntrup, DE
interior lights - eight sockets for E27 (E26) size light bulbs. The alabaster bowl is suspended from
Alabaster, Bronze
$4,126
H 27.56 in Dm 16.54 in
Early 20th Century French Empire Style Alabaster and Bronze Six-Light Chandelier
Located in Barntrup, DE
alabaster bowl, and six thoughtfully arranged light points that create both ambient and architectural
Alabaster, Brass, Bronze
$18,897
H 35.44 in Dm 29.14 in
French Empire Revival Alabaster & Bronze Chandelier, Early 20th Century
Located in Antwerp, BE
Monumental French Empire Revival Chandelier with Alabaster Bowl, Patinated and Gilt Bronze, Early
Alabaster, Bronze, Copper
$14,900
H 65 in W 23.25 in D 23.25 in
French 19th Century Neoclassical St. Alabaster and Ormolu Chandelier
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
striking central alabaster bowl which houses four light bulbs offering a warm glow through the alabaster
Alabaster, Ormolu
$2,100 / item
H 30 in Dm 24 in
French Empire Style Alabaster and Gilt Bronze Domed Plafonnier, 20th/21st C.
By Classic
Located in Morristown, NJ
featuring a rich cream alabaster bowl suspended by three gilt-bronze supports with classical detailing. The
Stone, Alabaster, Metal, Bronze
Five-Light Neoclassical Style Alabaster Bowl Chandelier
Located in Vienna, AT
Five-light chandelier prominently featuring a large bowl of exquisite alabaster. Four short arms on
Alabaster, Brass
Alabaster Art Deco Bowl Pendant Light with Nine Candles
Located in Newburgh, NY
Art Deco Alabaster bowl pendant light. Outstanding variance in the veining and color of stone. Each
Alabaster
Italian 1920s Alabaster Bowl Form Light Fixture
Located in Hudson, NY
1920s alabaster bowl form light fixture with Greek key carved frieze and lobe carving. The
Unavailable
H 58.27 in Dm 36.23 in
Belgian Art Nouveau Carved Wood and Alabaster Chandelier, circa 1880
Located in Antwerp, BE
chandelier and three additional sockets inside the alabaster stone bowl provide plenty of light.
Alabaster
Carved Alabaster Bowl Light Fixture
Located in Hudson, NY
This nicely detailed carved alabaster bowl fixture is a soft and translucent color with the large
Carved Alabaster Hanging Bowl Light Fixture
Located in Hudson, NY
A highly carved alabaster bowl light with classical figure in cameo and swags between. Later
Brass
Small Alabaster Light Fixture
Located in San Francisco, CA
Small scale alabaster bowl light fixture with it's original rope hangers.
Alabaster
Continental Lighted Alabaster Bowl
Located in Dallas, TX
a beautifully shaped alabaster bowl in shades of peach, buff, and cream with grey veins suspended
Carved Alabaster Bowl
Located in San Francisco, CA
Fabulous Carved 3 Light Alabaster Bowl with Neo Classical Design Elements with carved alabaster
Metal
Italian Alabaster Light Fixture
Located in San Francisco, CA
Hand carved alabaster bowl with grape leaf design. Light holds three standard size light bulbs
Alabaster
Art Deco alabaster hanging light
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Classic veined alabaster hanging light bowl.
Alabaster, Ormolu, Brass
Petite Amber Alabaster Light Fixture
Located in San Francisco, CA
A small size amber alabaster bowl hanging light fixture. Recently re-wired.
Alabaster
Alabaster Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
A pair of discs hover above the geometric amber alabaster bowl in this Art Deco light fixture
Art Deco Alabaster Pendant Light Chandelier
Located in Astoria, NY
Art Deco Alabaster pendant light chandelier, of bowl form, suspended by three ropes. Measures: 22
Alabaster
Chic French alabaster hanging light circa 1925
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Chic French alabaster hanging light. Bowl measures 14 in. diameter x 6 in. tall.
Alabaster, Brass
French Art Deco Carved Alabaster Pendant Light
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A French, alabaster bowl pendant light fixture from circa 1930 if not earlier with a gorgeous
Alabaster, Brass
Small Antique Alabaster Pendant Light Fixture, Circa 1915
Located in San Francisco, CA
An usual hard to find small size amber color alabaster bowl pendant shape ceiling light fixture
Alabaster, Brass
Large Art Deco Carved Alabaster Hanging Dish Light
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Large Art Deco carved alabaster hanging dish light circa 1920. Fine example of a large bowl
Alabaster
Large Amber Alabaster and Bronze Pendant Light Fixture, 20th Century
Located in San Francisco, CA
An impressive large scale amber color alabaster bowl shape light fixture with antique solid bronze
Alabaster, Bronze
Alabaster Hanging Ceiling Light with Original Adjustable Braided Cloth Hangers
Located in San Francisco, CA
Handsome ribbed alabaster bowl pendant / ceiling light fixture with matching flush mount and
Alabaster, Brass
Large Hand-Carved Alabaster Light Fixture with Antique Bronze Hardware
Located in San Francisco, CA
Impressive, dramatic and very large hand-carved gray and white alabaster bowl, organic shape light
Alabaster, Bronze
Sold
H 20.5 in Dm 13.75 in
French white and grey veined original alabaster coupe w/ pink + white rope cord
Located in New York City, NY
An original French Art Deco alabaster bowl shape pendant with contrasting light grey veining and
Alabaster
French Art Deco Period Carved Alabaster Bowl Light Fixture
Located in Hudson, NY
1920. Crafted from a brownish ,orange colored alabaster and designed to give a soft golden light down
Alabaster
Large Alabaster Ceiling Light
Located in San Francisco, CA
Large scale and dramatic amber colored alabaster bowl pendant light fixture. Newly re-wired.
Alabaster
Sold
H 22 in Dm 15.3 in
Good Size & Perfectly Balanced Antique Hand Crafted Alabaster Bowl Pendant Light
Located in Lisse, NL
Great shape and practical size alabaster 2-light fixture. Thanks to its perfect balanced and
Alabaster, Brass, Bronze, Wire
Large & Top Art Deco White & Black Alabaster Bowl Pendant Light Fixture 1920s
Located in Lisse, NL
shape and remarkable design this alabaster chandelier will light up both your days and evenings. It is
Alabaster, Brass
Alabaster Pendant Style Hanging Light Fixture
Located in San Francisco, CA
Light amber-ish color alabaster bowl shape pendant light fixture with solid brass rope style chain
Alabaster, Brass
Sold
H 32 in Dm 18.5 in
Wonderful Vaughan Marble Alabaster Bronze Bowl Art Deco Light Fixture Chandelier
By Vaughan Designs
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful large marble / alabaster & bronze bowl shaped Art Deco / neoclassical style light
Marble, Bronze
Monumental Alabaster and Bronze Pendant Light Fixture
Located in San Francisco, CA
One of a kind hand carved impressively large alabaster bowl shape light fixture with antique French
Alabaster, Bronze
French Art Deco Alabaster and Brass Pendant Light, ca 1920
Located in Barntrup, DE
alabaster pendant ceiling light fixture from circa 1920. The beautifully veined white alabaster bowl is
Alabaster, Brass, Metal
French Art Deco Layered White and Black Alabaster Pendant Light, 1920s
Located in Barntrup, DE
An elegant, round, layered Art Deco ceiling pendant light featuring a lampshade - a bowl - of white
Alabaster, Metal, Bronze
Large Black Veined White Alabaster and Brass Pendant Light Fixture, 1920
Located in Barntrup, DE
. Beautifully veined and masterfully carved white and light grey alabaster bowl suspended by brass chains with
Alabaster, Brass
French, White and Black Alabaster and Brass Pendant Light Fixture, 1920s
Located in Barntrup, DE
inside of the alabaster lampshade/bowl. The light fixture is in complete working order, but as with all
Alabaster, Metal, Brass
Sold
H 18.51 in Dm 13.78 in
Art Deco Amber Color Alabaster and Bronze Pendant Light, France, circa 1920
Located in Barntrup, DE
signs of use and aging of alabaster. There is a white stain inside of the alabaster bowl. The light
Alabaster, Bronze
Art Deco White and Grey Alabaster Pendant Light Black Veined, ca. 1920
Located in Barntrup, DE
. Beautifully veined and masterfully carved white and light grey alabaster bowl suspended by ropes - wires with
Alabaster, Brass
Sold
H 17.72 in Dm 15.75 in
French Art Deco Black Veined White Alabaster and Brass Pendant Light, ca 1920
Located in Barntrup, DE
alabaster pendant ceiling light fixture from circa 1920. The beautifully veined white alabaster bowl is
Alabaster, Metal, Brass
French Neoclassic Alabaster and Brass Lantern Chandelier
Located in Atlanta, GA
The alabaster bowl with one interior light surmounted by a decorative brass band issuing four arms.
Alabaster
Sold
H 41.25 in W 29.75 in D 29.75 in
French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Ormolu and Alabaster Chandelier
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An exquisite French 19th century Louis XVI st. ormolu and alabaster four arm, six light chandelier
Alabaster, Ormolu
Five-Light Alabaster Bowl Fixture
Located in Chestnut Hill, MA
Alabaster bowl fixture with a five light cluster. Newly rewired and refinished. Alabaster in great
Alabaster, Brass
1920s Italian Alabaster Bowl Form Light Fixture
Located in Hudson, NY
Italian 1920s Light Fixture of Variegated Alabaster with Brass Mounts. The alabaster canopy is
Alabaster
Suspended ceiling light in alabaster and bronze
Located in Charleston, SC
Hanging ceiling light with alabaster bowl, attached with bronze ornate hooks to cords; leaf-and
Alabaster Pendant Chandelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Nicely carved and patinated alabaster hanging bowl pendant light with bronze laurel leaf fasteners
Genet & Michon, Art Deco Alabaster and Silvered Bronze Flush Mount, c. 1930
By Genet & Michon
Located in Los Angeles, CA
alabaster light bowl. Some attribute this design to Emile-Jacques Ruhlmann, who collaborated with Philippe
Alabaster, Silver Plate, Bronze
Alabaster Semi Flush Bowl
Located in Canton, MA
Alabaster Semi Flush 18? bowl. Solid bronze fixture with Alabaster bowl, and three light cluster
Alabaster, Bronze
$3,948
H 36 in Dm 15.7 in
Antique Multicolor Alabaster Pendant Light w. Rope Suspension & Matching Canopy
Located in Lisse, NL
Note that we arrange the shipping ourselves to ensure a smooth, secure, and reliable delivery. This allows us to provide the best possible service and care for your purchase. Stunni...
Alabaster, Brass
$2,573 / item
H 15.75 in Dm 21.66 in
Mustard Mohair Velvet Round Ottoman with Oak Feet, Modern UK Design
Located in London, England
Dagmar Design - Round Ottoman Custom-made ottoman developed & produced at our workshops in London using the highest quality materials. These examples are upholstered in a mustar...
Oak, Mohair, Velvet
Murano Sputnik Spherical Green Glass and Brass Chandelier
Located in Roma, Lazio
A fantastic emerald green sputnik, with a surprising design and for its very low height, which allows it to fit in both high and low ceilings. Very elegant, it will furnish and decor...
Brass
$1,650 / item
H 16.1 in Dm 11.5 in
'Plissé White Edition' Pleated Textile Table Lamp by Folkform for Örsjö
By Örsjö Industri AB
Located in Glendale, CA
'Plissé White Edition' pleated textile table lamp by Folkform for Örsjö. This unique table lamp was awarded “Lighting of the Year 2022” by Residence Magazine Sweden, who called it “...
Textile
Pair of French Wrought Iron Martini Tables
Located in London, GB
Wrought iron martini tables, hand made in England inspired by an original 1940s French design. Finished with a natural bronze patina as standard. Can also be supplied in black or gi...
Iron
$2,800 / set
H 14.75 in W 8.5 in D 4 in
Pair of Art Deco Style Murano Glass Demi Lune Wall Sconces, in Stock
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of Art Deco style Murano glass demi lune wall sconces, in stock One LED E26 base socket. Black glass sphere and brass fittings. Textured Murano glass, Wired to the American sta...
Brass
$10,110 / item
H 19.69 in W 70.87 in D 27.56 in
Custom Oak & Cream Bouclé Daybed by Fosfeen Handcrafted, Made to Order
Located in Plymouth, GB
A handcrafted oak and cream bouclé daybed from Fosfeen’s Sunday Collection. Made to order with full customisation available, including COM, finishes, and dimensions. The Sunday Dayb...
Hardwood, Wood, Upholstery, Textile, Fabric, Bouclé, Oak
French Bronze and Alabaster Chandelier
Located in Dallas, TX
Enhance the ambiance of any space with this French Bronze and Alabaster Chandelier. Handcrafted in France in the 1990s, the stunning bronze and alabaster materials add a touch of ele...
Alabaster, Bronze
$3,444
H 33 in Dm 9 in
Fontana Arte Style Blown Glass Brass Thee-Light Lantern or Pendant, Italy, 1950s
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
A gilt brass and blown smoked glass Fontara Arte style pendant or lantern with a central three-bulb candelabra cluster, Italy, 1950s. It takes three Edison E14 bulbs. Dimensions: O...
Brass
$4,900 / item
H 34 in W 86 in D 42 in
Custom Made Modern English Arm Sofa in Performance Linen Velvet - 86"
By Bloom Home Inc
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
This beautiful english arm sofa has a modern twist, with its single bench cushion, and beautiful curved apron sides. It’s upholstered in a Linen Velvet Performance fabric. Shown in...
Linen, Velvet
$1,674 / item
H 13.78 in Dm 9.45 in
Murano Round Green Glass and Brass Modern Wall Light and Sconces, 2020
Located in Roma, Lazio
Very special Murano glass wall light, stylish and elegant, their design truly unique in their kind. Beautiful coloring. The wall light is composed of a brass stem where a system for...
Brass
$3,800 / item
H 15 in Dm 19.63 in
VOLARE Large Pendant Light in Dark Bronze & Blown Glass by Blueprint Lighting
By Blueprint Lighting, Josef Hoffmann
Located in New York, NY
Volare draws inspiration from a collection of ornate pendants discovered by founders Kelly and Josh during a family trip to Washington, D.C. Featuring a substantial 20" pressed-glass...
Brass, Bronze, Enamel, Nickel
$2,500 / item
H 29 in Dm 19 in
Organic Modern Small Table Lamp Natural Wood Handmade Ivory Fluted Shade
By Isabel Moncada
Located in San Antonio, TX
PATA DE ELEFANTE SMALL table lamp was designed for the Atomic collection by Mexican artist Isabel Moncada. Named Pata de Elefante –Elephant's Foot– for the prominent shape at its ba...
Wood, Fabric, Linen, Fiberglass
$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
On Hold|$2,800 / set
H 14.75 in W 8.5 in D 4 in
Pair of Art Deco Style Pink Murano Glass Demilune Wall Lights, in Stock
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of Art Deco style pink Murano glass demilune wall sconces, in stock One LED E26 base socket. Pink glass sphere and brass fittings. Pink textured Murano glass, Wired to the Ameri...
Brass
$3,226
H 20.87 in Dm 14.18 in
Antique Marbled French Alabaster Plafonnier Brass Ceiling Light Pendant, C.1900
Located in London, GB
An incredibly elegant French alabaster plafonnier pendant light. c.1900 Off-white alabaster showcasing a striking range of natural marbled veining. The shallow bowl is understated y...
Alabaster, 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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