Large Alabaster Pendant Chandelier Ceiling Light with Incised Roman Numerals
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Unique large alabaster chandelier or pendant light with darkened bronze fittings in the Directoire style. Surrounding the alabaster bowl are incised and painted Roman numerals depict...
Alabaster, Bronze
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
Large Art deco alabaster ceiling light by unknown designer, 1920s
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
Elegant ceiling lamp by unknown designer in the first half of the 20th century. Made in alabaster with beautiful black and white pattern.
Alabaster, Brass
Great Mid-Century Modern Classical Design, Alabaster Flush Mount / Ceiling Lamp
Located in Lisse, NL
Very rare design and good size alabaster flush mount. This excellent quality and superb condition flush mount could be your perfect lighting solution. This is the first time that ...
Alabaster
Antique Marbled French Alabaster Plafonnier Ceiling Light Pendant, C.1900
Located in London, GB
An incredibly elegant French alabaster plafonnier pendant light. c.1900 Off-white alabaster with a beautiful and very unusual array of marbling. Simple dish shaped, complete with in...
Alabaster, Brass
Pink Hand Carved Alabaster and Brass Ceiling Lamp, 1930s, Germany
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Beautiful pink Alabaster pendant lamp from the 1930s, made in Germany. The soft, diffused light passing through the veined Alabaster creates a warm and inviting atmosphere, making it...
Alabaster
Large and Heavy Hand Carved Alabaster Ceiling Lamp, 1930s, Germany
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Beautiful large and heavy Alabaster pendant lamp from the 1930s, made in Germany. The soft, diffused light passing through the veined Alabaster creates a warm and inviting atmosphere...
Alabaster
Small Art Deco Style Entrance Hallway Alabaster Flush Mount / Ceiling Fixture
Located in Lisse, NL
Very rare design and great looking, small size antique-look alabaster ceiling lamp. This 'calm' and stylish design, 2-light flush mount could be your perfect lighting solution for...
Alabaster, Brass, Bronze
Small Art Deco Entrance Hallway Alabaster & Brass Flush Mount / Ceiling Fixture
Located in Lisse, NL
Very rare design and great looking, small size antique alabaster ceiling lamp. This 'calm' and stylish design, 2-light flush mount could be your perfect lighting solution for a smal...
Alabaster, Brass, Bronze
French Art Deco Lustre Alabaster Ceiling Pendant Chandelier, circa 1930
Located in Labrit, Landes
Art Deco alabaster chandelier or lustre, French However the electrification has been redone, all is original, even the porcelain socket. 1930 As you can see staples were used to sol...
Alabaster
Early 20th Century White Alabaster 'Moonlight' Pendant or Ceiling Lamp
Located in Lisse, NL
If you like looking at the moon then you will love this pendant. This handcrafted, mid-size alabaster pendant is beautiful in shape and unusually white in color. However, what mak...
Alabaster
Antique French Alabaster Plafonnier Brass Ceiling Light Pendant, C.1920
Located in London, GB
A neatly proportioned French alabaster plafonnier pendant light, c.1920. Off-white coloured alabaster, smaller in diameter but very heavy duty for its size. Supported by a delicatel...
Alabaster, Brass
Early 20th Century, Alabaster Pendant / Ceiling Lamp, Denmark, Art Nouveau, 1900
Located in Odense, DK
This exquisite antique alabaster lamp is a fine example of early 20th-century Danish lighting design.
Alabaster, Metal, Steel
Large & Rare Antique White Alabaster and Cast Bronze Flush Mount / Ceiling Light
Located in Lisse, NL
Excellent condition, stately design alabaster light fixture. With early 20th century lighting being one of our specialities, finding this rare and extraordinary flush mount more t...
Alabaster, Bronze
Scandinavian Alabaster Ceiling Lamp Attr. to Harald Notini for Böhlmarks, 1930s
By Arvid Böhlmarks Lampfabrik, Harald Notini
Located in Bochum, NRW
Condition - Excellent vintage condition - Minor wear consistent with age and use - Alabaster shade intact with no cracks or repairs Dimensions - Height: 70 cm - Diameter: 40 cm At...
Alabaster, Brass
French Carved Veined Alabaster Ceiling Light with Matching Canopy, circa 1930
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Art Deco alabaster light fixture from the 1930s comprising a veined alabaster campaniform bowl carved with a beaded molding, suspended by braided electrified silk cords and ...
Alabaster
Flower Shape Art Deco Bright Alabaster Pendant Light Ceiling Fixture Lamp
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
An elegant French Art Deco Alabaster ceiling lamp featuring a carved blossom-like decoration and its alabaster canopy. This lamp is fitted with an E27 socket and has been newly rewi...
Alabaster
Large Hobnailed Art Deco Bright Alabaster Pendant Light Ceiling Fixture Lamp
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
A large elegant French Art Deco alabaster ceiling lamp featuring a carved hobnail-decorated rim with its original alabaster canopy. This lamp is fitted with an E27 socket and has be...
Alabaster
Early 20th Century Art Deco Alabaster Ceiling Light with Ormolu Candelabra
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Stunning alabaster light, circa 1910. Large proportions, three bulb fittings and nine ormolu candelabra arms around the bowl edge. Supported by three arms which channel up to the...
Alabaster
Large Art Deco Neoclassical Alabaster Pendant Ceiling Light Fixture Great Shape
Located in Lisse, NL
Good size, good quality and great value for money. This early 20th century alabaster pendant comes with brass chain and ceiling cap. The shape, the color and the effect of the ve...
Alabaster, Brass
Six Asymmetrical Arms Wall Sconce and Ceiling Lamp in Brass and Alabaster
By Glustin Creation
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
New design by Glustin Luminaires, this wall sconce and ceiling light made of six asymmetrical brass arms joint in the center, each holding an half sphere of alabaster hosting a light.
Alabaster, Brass
Beautiful Shape Art Deco Bright Alabaster Pendant Light Ceiling Fixture Lamp
Located in Lisse, NL
Beautiful shape and good condition Art Deco ceiling lamp. This wonderfully designed and truly beautiful light fixture has been very well looked after by its former owners. This gr...
Alabaster, Brass
Timeless Art Deco Bright White & Black Veins Alabaster Chandelier Ceiling Light
Located in Lisse, NL
Wonderful and good size, mint condition Art Deco alabaster pendant. This beautiful, full moon like design Art Deco pendant is in superb condition and its lunar like surface makes ...
Alabaster, Brass
Antique Little White Alabaster Pendant Ceiling Lamp with Original Rope & Canopy
Located in Lisse, NL
Rare size alabaster pendant for an entrance, small room or corner. This relatively small size pendant is completely original and the alabaster shade is in good to excellent conditio...
Alabaster
Early 20th Century Alabaster ' White & Pink Moonlight ' Pendant or Ceiling Lamp
Located in Lisse, NL
Classical shape and rare color alabaster light fixture. This large handcrafted, mid-size alabaster pendant is beautiful in shape and unusually white and pink in color. However, wha...
Alabaster, Metal, Brass
Great Color & Practical Size Art Deco Alabaster Ceiling Lamp / Light Fixture
Located in Lisse, NL
Good condition, Italian Antique. 1920s pendant light. If you like the Art Deco style in general and Art Deco chandeliers in particular, then this alabaster shade and iron chains lig...
Alabaster, Iron
Art Deco Period Large Alabaster Pendant Ceiling Light w Mythological Sculptures
Located in Lisse, NL
Amazing and impressive 1920s eight light pendant. This sizeable and great quality, handcrafted pendant has the most beautiful shape and color combinations. The winged mythological a...
Alabaster, Metal
Early 20th Century & Colorful Art Deco Alabaster Pendant Light / Ceiling Fixture
Located in Lisse, NL
Lovely handcrafted and practical size alabaster dish / bowl pendant. This Art Deco pendant has a beautiful and timeless shape, but what makes this particular pendant really rare is ...
Alabaster, Brass
Stunning Design, Original Bauhaus Art Deco Alabaster Ceiling Light/ Fixture 1920
Located in Lisse, NL
Early twentieth century work-of-art light fixture. With early 20th century lighting in general (and alabaster fixtures in particular) as one of our specialities, we were again amaze...
Alabaster, Brass, Chrome, Wire
Great Shape, Size and Color 1920s Art Deco Alabaster Pendant Ceiling Lamp
Located in Lisse, NL
Beautiful 1920s, Art Deco 'eternal burning fire' pendant. This early 20th century alabaster pendant comes with brass chains and a metal ceiling cap and the combination is a real joy...
Alabaster, Metal
Antique Little White Alabaster Pendant Ceiling Lamp with a Brass Chain & Canopy
Located in Lisse, NL
And with the adjustable Art Deco brass canopy (and the perfect brass chain) this Art Deco fixture can always be mounted tight to your ceiling. So if you are looking for a stylish and...
Alabaster, Brass
Rare Antique Hand Carved Alabaster & Brass Art Deco Pendant Light / Ceiling Lamp
Located in Lisse, NL
French made, organically colorful Art Deco pendant. If you are looking for a practical size, beautiful, timeless and ready to use alabaster chandelier then this leopard skin pattern...
Alabaster, Brass
Great Shape Art Deco Alabaster Pendant or Ceiling Lamp Warm and Colorful
Located in Lisse, NL
The ideal pendant for a hallway, bedroom, kitchen, restroom etc. This handcrafted, mid-size alabaster pendant is beautiful both in shape and condition. However, what makes this pie...
Alabaster, Brass
Large Two-Tier 1920s Alabaster & Brass Pendant Great Shape & Color Ceiling Lamp
Located in Lisse, NL
Wonderful design early 1900s light fixture. If you are decorating a home or office then this unique ceiling lamp from the 1920s could be exactly what you are looking for. The beau...
Alabaster, Bronze
Pure Art Deco and Perfect Size, Multi Layered Alabaster Ceiling Light / Pendant
Located in Lisse, NL
Unique and very stylish, mint condition and warm color alabaster pendant of great quality and design. This unique Art Deco fixture from the heydays of the European Art Deco era is a...
Alabaster, Brass, Bronze
Pure Art Deco and Perfect Size, Multi Layered Alabaster Ceiling Light / Pendant
Located in Lisse, NL
Exceptional & rare Art Deco alabaster pendant Light, a true classic. ** Note: Our pricing reflects the free shipping, rarity, craftsmanship, and pristine condition of this piece. A...
Alabaster, Metal, Brass, Bronze
Large 17.7Ø Art Deco and Perfect Size, Layered Alabaster Ceiling Light / Pendant
Located in Lisse, NL
Rare and very stylish, good condition and warm color alabaster 3-light pendant of great quality and design. This rare Art Deco fixture from the heydays of the European Art Deco era ...
Alabaster, Brass, Bronze
Beautiful Art Deco Alabaster Pendant Ceiling Lamp from circa 1920 Great Shape
Located in Lisse, NL
Stylish and beautifully decorated Art Deco pendant. The natural colors of this, early 1900s alabaster pendant are just perfect. And what about that carved motive around the upper ...
Alabaster
Pure Art Deco and Perfect Size, Multi Layered Alabaster Ceiling Light / Pendant
Located in Lisse, NL
Rare and very stylish, good condition and warm color alabaster 3-light pendant of great quality and design. This rare Art Deco fixture from the heydays of the European Art Deco era ...
Alabaster, Brass, Bronze, Metal
Pure Art Deco Alabaster Ceiling Light / Pendant with Matt Black Chain & Canopy
Located in Lisse, NL
Unique and practical size, alabaster pendant of great quality and design. This unique Art Deco fixture from the heydays of the European Art Deco era will light up both your days a...
Alabaster, Metal, Brass
Large Art Deco Period Alabaster Pendant Ceiling Light Fixture w. Original Ropes
Located in Lisse, NL
Good looking " blood moonlight color " and sizable 1920s light fixture. This sizeable and good quality pendant has a beautiful shape and wonderful color combinations. Thanks to the...
Alabaster
Antique Alabaster Pendant Ceiling Light w. Original Rope and Hand Knotted Canopy
Located in Lisse, NL
Rare size alabaster pendant for an entrance, bedroom or any corner that can do with a style upgrade. This relatively small size pendant is completely original and the alabaster shad...
Alabaster, Bronze
Perfect Art Deco and Large Size, Multi Layered Alabaster Ceiling Light / Fixture
Located in Lisse, NL
Rare and very stylish, good condition and warm color alabaster 3-light pendant of great quality and design. This rare Art Deco fixture from the heydays of the European Art Deco era ...
Alabaster, Brass, Bronze, Metal, Wire
1920s Art Deco Alabaster Pendant and Bronze Ceiling Cap Great Shape and Color
Located in Lisse, NL
Good size, good quality and great value for money. This early 20th century alabaster pendant comes with the original brass chain and bronze ceiling cap. The shape, the color and ...
Alabaster, Bronze
Good Size 1920s Art Deco Alabaster Pendant Ceiling Lamp Great Shape and Color
Located in Lisse, NL
Beautiful 1920s Art Deco design pendant. This early 20th century alabaster pendant comes with open chains and a metal ceiling cap and together they will take your room to the next ...
Alabaster, Brass
Early 1900 Great Shape & Orange Color Art Deco Alabaster Pendant Ceiling Light
Located in Lisse, NL
Lovely handcrafted and good size alabaster dish / bowl pendant. This Art Deco pendant has a beautiful and timeless design, but what makes this particular pendant really rare is its ...
Alabaster, Metal, Brass
Perfect Art Deco and 13.7" in Ø, Multi Layered Alabaster Ceiling Light / Fixture
Located in Lisse, NL
Rare and very stylish, good condition and warm color alabaster 1-light pendant of great quality and design. This rare Art Deco fixture from the heydays of the European Art Deco era ...
Alabaster, Metal, Wire
Good Size 1920s Art Deco Alabaster Pendant and Ceiling cap Great Shape and Color
Located in Lisse, NL
Good size, top quality and great value for money. This early 20th century alabaster pendant comes with the original 'ropes' and ceiling cap. The shape, the color and the effect of...
Alabaster
French Lustre Colored Alabaster Brass & Glass Ceiling Pendant Chandelier, c 1920
Located in Labrit, Landes
Art Deco chandelier or lustre, French Colored glass and fabric 1920 Socket and electric wire will be installed before shipping. Good condition. This can be rewired to USA or EU ...
Wrought Iron
Stepped Richly Colored French Alabaster Lighting Bowl for Low Ceiling
Located in San Francisco, CA
Especially beautiful, rich markings and color make this a very attractive light. The bowl has been refurbished by sanding and wet-sanding and waxing, resulting in a lustrous "smooth ...
Alabaster, Brass
Sold|$1,700
Alabaster Ceiling Light
Located in Fairfax, VA
BEAUTIFUL ALABASTER CEILING LIGHT WITH BRASS CHAIN AND HARDWARE, NEWLY REWIRED FOR USA.
Alabaster, Brass
Sold|$700
French Alabaster Ceiling Light
Located in Fairfax, VA
Simple but elegant small, three-light alabaster chandelier with bronze hardware. It will give you a beautiful soft light.
Alabaster, Bronze
Sold|$1,200
French Art Deco Alabaster Ceiling Lamp
Located in Amstelveen, NL
The alabaster ensures warm atmospheric lighting.
Alabaster
Sold|$2,596
19th Ceiling Lamp in Bronze and Alabaster
Located in Paris, FR
19th Ceiling Lamp in Bronze and Alabaster, epoque napoleon III, finely worked,
Alabaster, Bronze
Sold|$1,800
Gray Alabaster Ceiling Light
Located in Charleston, SC
A white gray veined alabaster ceiling light with grooved edges held by three cords coming together at the matching alabaster ceiling ring, has one interior light.
Sold|$2,800
Alabaster Globe Ceiling Fixture
Located in Water Mill, NY
Attractive English alabaster globe ceiling fixture, circa 1930
A Pair of Alabaster & Brass Ceiling Lights
Located in Austin, TX
A pair of inverted pyramid ceiling lights,
comprised of beautiful alabaster with horizontal
channeled carved lines,
solid brass hardware of blackened brass patin...
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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