A Neo-Classical Alabaster Pendant
Located in New York, NY
A Neo-Classical alabaster pendant with carved laurel wreath motif toned with umber. The bowl concealing three medium sockets, each issuing decorative passemantrie cord. Price include...
Alabaster
Antique Ornate Hand Carved Alabaster Plafonnier Ceiling Light Pendant, C.1920
Located in London, GB
A large and ornate alabaster plafonnier light. c.1920 A decorative brass pendant with an alabaster bowl, suspended from a trio of chains. The metalwork carries beautiful classical d...
Alabaster, Brass
Striking Antique Alabaster Bowl Pendant Light w. Warm Amber Veining, circa 1920
Located in Lisse, NL
Glowing antique alabaster pendant with rich amber veining, timeless elegance for any interior. This stunning antique alabaster bowl pendant exudes elegance and timeless charm. Hand-...
Alabaster, Metal, Brass, Bronze, Wire
Italian Alabaster Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1920's Italian alabaster light fixture with 3 lights Measurements: Height of bowl: 6" Present drop: 21.5" (adjustable) Diameter: 15.75"
Alabaster
Amber Alabaster Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1920's French alabaster pendant light fixture with interior lights. Measurements: Depth of bowl:6" Diameter: 21.75"
Alabaster
Carved Alabaster Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
Circa 1920's carved alabaster light fixture with interior lights. To be fitted with bronze chain and canopy. Measurements: Diameter: 16" Depth of bowl: 5"
Alabaster
Antique Alabaster Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1920's Italian carved alabaster pendant light fixture with three interior lights. Measurements: Drop: 12" Diameter: 14"
Alabaster
Antique NEOCLASSICAL Alabaster Pendant Light w. GREEK KEY Detailing, circa 1920.
Located in Lisse, NL
An exceptional antique amber alabaster ceiling fixture, perfect for an entry hall, bedroom, or any other space. A beautiful and authentic early 20th century alabaster pendant light ...
Alabaster, Brass, Wire, Metal
Caramel Alabaster Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1920’s Italian caramel alabaster light fixture, with lights interior. Measurements: Diameter: 17.5″ Drop: Adjustable
Alabaster
Cream Colored Alabaster Fixture
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1920s French carved alabaster light fixture. Measurements: Height (drop): 15" Diameter: 11.75"
Alabaster
Neoclassic Carved Alabaster Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
Circa 1920's French carved neoclassic style alabaster light fixture with foliage motif. Measurements: Diameter: 17.5" Depth of bowl: 6" Drop: Variable
Alabaster
Art Deco Pink Alabaster Light
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1920's French pink alabaster pendant light fixture with 3 interior lights. Measurements: Drop: 16" Diameter: 13.75"
Alabaster
An Alabaster Pendant with Scalloped Edge
Located in New York, NY
A Swedish pendant carved from Italian alabaster circa 1920s with foliate details and scalloped edge. Suspended from three lengths of chain issuing from a domed brass canopy. Includes...
Alabaster, Brass
Art Deco Chandelier attr. to Atelier Petitot in bronze, walnut and alabaster
By Atelier Petitot
Located in Beograd, RS
In this listing you will find an exceptionally rare and large Art Deco 4-arm chandelier. The arms of chandelier are done in cast bronze, attached to a walnut base, while the shades a...
Alabaster, Bronze
Antique Italian Alabaster Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1920’s Italian carved amber-toned alabaster pendant light fixure with iron foliage details. Measurements: Drop: 21″ Diameter: 14″
Alabaster
French Art Deco Alabaster Looking Art Glass Pendant Lantern, 1920-1930
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
Art Deco high-releaf marbled glass pendant or lantern, France, circa 1920-1930. Art glass with a high relief rim with vine leaf motifs in shape of carved alabaster with beautiful bla...
Brass
Antique Italian Alabaster Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
Circa 1920's cream and ochre color alabaster light fixture with 3 interior lights. Measurements: Height of bowl: 5.5" Diameter: 20"
Alabaster
Italian Carved Alabaster Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1920’s Italian alabaster light fixture, with interior lights. Measurements: Diameter: 12″ Depth of bowl: 4"
Alabaster
Antique Amber Alabaster Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1920's French alabaster pendant light fixture with interior lights. Measurements: Depth of bowl: 5.5" Diameter: 20"
Alabaster
Alabaster pyramid shaped Art Deco hanging
By Art Decor
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Alabaster pyramid shaped alabaster Art Deco hanging light and silverplated bronze structure. France, CIRCA 1920.
Alabaster, Bronze
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Large French Early 20th Century Art-Deco Bronze and Carved Alabaster Chandelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A large French early 20th century Art-Deco bronze and carved veined ivory-colored alabaster six-light chandelier. The carved circular alabaster plafonnier with a floral bronze apron ...
Alabaster, Bronze
Dark Bronze and Alabaster Sculptural Art Deco Chandelier, 1920s
Located in Warsaw, PL
Elegant early 20th century Art Deco chandelier in patinated bronze. The design features a sculptural central female figure holding an alabaster or marble dish, suspended by three sle...
Wrought Iron
Carved Alabaster Lamps with Foliage Motif
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1920's Neoclassic style carved Italian alabaster light fixture with elaborate foliage motif at bottom and edges of bowl with three interior lights. Measurements: Height (min...
Alabaster
Antique Italian Carved Alabaster Fixture
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1920 Italian carved alabaster ligth with 3 edison lights. Measurements: Diameter: 20" Drop: 22.5" (adjustable)
Alabaster
Sculptural Alabaster Art Deco Pendant Light with Carved Rose Garland, circa 1920
Located in Lisse, NL
Note. We are pleased to inform you that all shipments to the United States are free from import duties and tariffs. Rare Art Deco alabaster three light chandelier with rose and leaf...
Alabaster, Brass, Wire, Bronze
Italian Carved Alabaster Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1920’s Italian alabaster light fixture, with interior lights. Measurements: Diameter: 13.75″ Depth of bowl: 5" Minimum drop: 12" (adjustable)
Alabaster
Exquisite Gilt Bronze and Alabaster Pendant
Located in Atlanta, GA
An exquisite gilt bronze pendant. Original gold. Amber color alabaster dome. CW4559.
Alabaster, Bronze
Carved Alabaster Light with Floral Motif
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1920's French hand carved alabaster light fixture with floral and foliage, to be fitted with bronze chain, canopy, and interior lights. Measurements: Depth of Bowl: 6.5" Dia...
Alabaster
Large Amber Alabaster Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1920 French alabaster light fixture with rosette, with 3 Edison lights. Measurements: Height of bowl: 6" Present drop: 28" Diameter: 20"
Alabaster
Italian Carved Alabaster Pendant Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1920's hand carved Italian alabaster light fixture with silk cords but can be retro-fitted with chain. Measurements: Diameter 14" Drop 20" (adjustable).
Alabaster
Rare French Art Deco Wrought-Iron Snake and Alabaster Pendant Chandelier
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
This rare French Art Deco chandelier, signed and dated “Viray 1928,” is an exceptional example of sculptural lighting from the late 1920s. Created in France, it combines a beautifull...
Wrought Iron
Antique Italian Alabaster Light Fixture with Bronze Chain
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1920 Italian carved alabaster light fixture with applied bronze rosettes on body and with gilt chain and foliage motif canopy. This fixture has a very unique translucent almo...
Alabaster
Swedish Grace Alabaster Pendant, 1920s
Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län
Elegant Swedish Grace pendant light made from alabaster with an organic look. Suspended with elegant cords decorated with knots and a tassel. Ceiling cup in matching alabaster. Glows...
Alabaster
Neoclassic Alabaster Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1920s French carved alabaster light fixture with details of floral garlands and beading on body, interior lights - to be fitted with chains or silk cords.
Alabaster
Amber Alabaster Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1920s carved French alabaster light fixture with leaf detail on edge of bowl with interior lights - to be fitted with silk cords or bronze chain. Measures: Depth: 5" Di...
Alabaster
Carved Alabaster Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
A carved alabaster fixture with warm white tone, charcoal color veins and interior lights. Measurements: Diameter: 18" Depth of bowl: 5".
Alabaster
Carved Alabaster Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1920s French hand carved alabaster light fixture with water lily detail on body, interior lights and can be fitted with silk cords, bronze or nickel-plated chains. Measure...
Alabaster
Timeless Art Deco Carved Alabaster Pendant Lamp, Black Veining, 1920s
Located in Benalmadena, ES
This pendant lamp reflects the Art Deco style of the 1920s, built around a wide, dish-shaped alabaster piece with dramatic black and grey veining running through the pale stone. The ...
Alabaster
Striking Example Art Deco Alabaster Pendant Light with a Lot of Black Veins 1920
Located in Lisse, NL
Great shape, wonderful color and mint condition alabaster pendant. If you are looking for a good quality and great condition pendant then this striking example could be the one or...
Alabaster, Brass, Bronze
Carved Deco Alabaster Pendant Fixture
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1920s Italian carved alabaster light fixture in shallow conical shape. Measurements: Diameter: 16".
Alabaster
Pair of Square Fixtures with Alabaster, Sold Individually
Located in New York, NY
Pair of circa 1920's antique Italian cast bronze light fixtures with alabaster inset and four interior lights. Sold individually. Measurements: Drop: 32” Depth/width: 16.75" square
Alabaster, Bronze
Italian Carved Alabaster Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1920s Italian carved alabaster light fixture with three interior lights. Measurements: Current drop 26" Diameter 16".
Alabaster
French Carved Alabaster Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1920s French champagne-hued carved alabaster light fixture with interior lights. Measurements: Diameter 15.25" Height 5".
Alabaster
Antique French Alabaster Art Deco Pendant Light with Silk Hanging Cord
Located in New York, NY
Antique alabaster pendant light fixture with custom handmade silk-wrapped hanging cord and original bronze fittings. France, circa 1920. Fixture has been rewired and restored for ...
Alabaster
Large Art Deco mosaic ceiling light made of alabaster
Located in Purkersdorf, AT
Beautiful, individual pieces of alabaster, marbled in a variety of colors, create a fantastic warm light. The alabaster pieces are harmoniously coordinated in shape and color and we...
Alabaster
Large magnificent Art Deco fluted alabaster bell shape Pendant Light Fixture
Located in New York City, NY
This magnificent and remarkable circular pendant light is expertly hand-carved from a single solid block of cognac, honey colored alabaster, a natural stone formed by Mother Nature o...
Alabaster, Bronze, Nickel
Large Art Deco Glass Roses and Alabaster Pendant, France, circa 1920s
Located in Wiesbaden, Hessen
A wonderful french art deco alabaster and bronze pendant, circa 1920s. This beautiful fixture is made of a large alabaster bowl shape decorated with six clear glass roses. It is sup...
Alabaster, Bronze
Swedish Designer, Pendant Light, Alabaster, Fabric, Sweden, 1920s
Located in High Point, NC
An alabaster and brown fabric cord pendant light designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1920s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 20.0"H x 11.875"W x 11.875"D Stem Length (inches): 11.0" D...
Alabaster
Carved Alabaster Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
An Italian carved alabaster light fixture with acanthus leaf detail and dark veining; to be fitted with silk cords or bronze chain, circa 1920s. Measurements: Depth 5" Diameter ...
Superb Gilt Bronze & Patinated Bronze Chandelier
Located in Atlanta, GA
Superb gilt bronze and patinated bronze chandelier featuring children holding two alabaster shades with central alabaster dome.
Alabaster, Bronze
Large 1930s White Alabaster Plafonnier – 50 cm – Restored & Rewired
Located in Søborg, DK
Large 1930s White Alabaster Plafonnier – 50 cm – Restored & Rewired Exceptional early 20th century white alabaster plafonnier, likely Swedish Art Deco, c. 1920s–1930s. This is a rare...
Alabaster
Art Deco Glass Hanging Light by Marius-Ernest Sabino, France, 1920
By Marius-Ernest Sabino
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Glass hanging light by Marius Ernest Sabino (1878-1961). Silverplated bronze structure with 9 glass shades including the central one. France, CIRCA 1920.
Alabaster, Bronze
Coolest Ever Antique White & Black Alabaster Pendant Light w. Satyr Sculptures
Located in Lisse, NL
Exceptional French Alabaster Pendant Chandelier with Gilt Bronze Satyr Mounts, circa 1920.
Alabaster, Bronze
Large Amber Colored Alabaster Fixture
Located in New York, NY
Italian 1920s carved alabaster light fixture with amber tones. Measurements: Diameter 20.5" Minimum drop 10".
Antique Chandelier, Empire Style
Located in Atlanta, GA
Superb gilt bronze Empire style plaffonier suspended by four bronze chains featuring an alabaster dome.
Alabaster, Bronze
20.47" Exceptional Large Mosaic Veined Alabaster Bowl Pendant, France, ca.1920s
Located in Warsaw, PL
A 3-stem hanging pendant light made of gorgeous veined alabaster pieces, impeccably crafted into a bowl shape, with lovely brass button holding the shade to the stems. 1-candelabra b...
Alabaster, Bronze
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 original alabaster canopy. This lamp is fitted with an E27 socket and has been ne...
Alabaster
Edgar Brandt iron ceiling fixture
By Edgar Brandt
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Classic French Art Deco ceiling fixture by Edgar Brandt, circa 1922, in hand forged iron with alabaster shades.
Alabaster, Iron
Early 20th Century Great Color Art Deco Alabaster fixture & Brass Chain & Canopy
Located in Lisse, NL
Beautiful 1920s, Art Deco 'burning lava' pendant. This Art Deco pendant comes with brass chains and canopy and this great combination is a real joy to look at. The perfect circular ...
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.
Designer Eva Menz wants the light to "evoke curiosity and a sense of wonder."
Working with resin, a tricky material, has created moments of failure — and enlightenment.
Commissioned for the lakeside villa of a Finnish industrialist, it illuminated visits with dignitaries.
Across New York, there’s no shortage of statement lighting on view.
The 1920s design is a thrilling combination of saturated colors, ancient motifs and modern aesthetics.
Designed by a giant of Swedish lighting, the large-scale fixtures bring major drama.
The alluring pendant light exemplifies the designer’s winsome mid-career work.
Before founding the Memphis Group, Sottsass bent the rules of lighting design with the wonderfully wavy Cometa.