Art Deco alabaster hanging pendant light
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Art deco alabaster hanging pendant light circa 1930. Good quality alabaster dish light of smaller
Alabaster
English White Alabaster Dish Ceiling Light
Located in Kent, Dover
An English, carved white alabaster dish ceiling light, with chrome fittings.
Alabaster, Chrome
Art deco alabaster hanging dish light
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Art deco alabaster hanging dish light circa 1930. Good quality art deco period pendant light
Alabaster
Art Deco alabaster hanging dish light
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Art deco alabaster hanging dish light circa 1930. Simple but elegant deco period ceiling pendant
Alabaster
Painted Alabaster Dish-Form Three-Light Chandelier
Located in Chicago, IL
Painted alabaster bowl/dish-form chandelier with three lights. Beautiful carved band at the top rim
Alabaster
Vintage Alabaster Deep Dish Form Chandelier
Located in Locust Valley, NY
A vintage alabaster dish form pendant light with a deep well to the dish. A neoclassical design
Alabaster
Art deco alabaster pendant light
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Good quality art deco period alabaster ceiling light circa 1930. Dish shaped with carved design on
Alabaster
American Empire Alabaster Pendant Light with Classical Urn Motif
Located in Southampton, NY
American empire alabaster pendant light with classical urn motif. Alabaster pendant dish light
Alabaster, Iron
Alabaster Pendant Light
Located in Atlanta, GA
Beautiful Carved Alabaster Dish Pendant Light with exceptional details on Brass Fittings
Large 19th Century Alabaster Dish Light
Located in London, GB
England, circa 1860. A fine large 19th century alabaster dish light with golden cord hangings
Alabaster
19th Century Alabaster Dish Light with Ormolu Chain
Located in London, GB
A mid nineteenth century alabaster dish light with engraved concentric circles suspended with
Alabaster, Ormolu
A Large William IV Alabaster Hanging Dish Light
Located in London, GB
A William IV hanging alabaster dish light of large scale, with veining throughout, with cast ormolu
Alabaster, Ormolu
Alabaster Art Deco Ceiling Light
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Alabaster art deco ceiling light circa 1920. Good quality swedish alabaster dish light, made
Alabaster
Art Deco Alabaster Dish Ceiling Light
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Art Deco alabaster dish ceiling light, circa 1920. Art Deco period ceiling light made from
Alabaster
Art Deco Alabaster Hanging Dish Light
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Art deco alabaster hanging dish light circa 1930. Good quality art deco period pendant light
Alabaster
Art deco alabaster hanging dish light
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Art deco alabaster hanging dish light circa 1930. Good quality art deco period pendant light
Alabaster
Art deco alabaster hanging dish light
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Art deco alabaster hanging dish light circa 1930. Good quality art deco period pendant light
Alabaster, Copper
Art Deco alabaster hanging dish light
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Art deco alabaster hanging dish light circa 1930. Simple but elegant deco period ceiling pendant
Alabaster
Art Deco Alabaster Dish Ceiling Light
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Good quality Art Deco ceiling light, circa 1920. Beautifully flowing shape to this light which
Alabaster
Art Deco Grey Alabaster Hanging Dish Light
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Art Deco grey alabaster hanging dish light circa 1930. Beautiful grey veined carved alabaster
Alabaster
Art Deco Alabaster Chandelier Dish Ceiling Light
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Good quality Art Deco ceiling light, circa 1920. Beautiful pink veining flowing through the bowl
Alabaster
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
Art Deco Alabaster Pendant Light
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Good quality Art Deco period alabaster ceiling light, circa 1930. Dish shaped with carved design
Alabaster
Art Deco Alabaster Pendant Light
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Good quality art deco period alabaster ceiling light, circa 1930. Dish shaped with carved design
Alabaster
Art deco alabaster pendant light
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Good quality Art Deco period alabaster ceiling light circa 1930. Dish shaped with carved design on
Alabaster
Art Deco Alabaster and Ormolu Pendant Light
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Art Deco alabaster and ormolu pendant light circa 1930. Stunning alabaster dish light of
Alabaster, Ormolu
Swedish alabaster art deco hanging dish light
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Swedish alabaster art deco hanging dish light circa 1930. Simple but elegant deco period pendant
Alabaster, Brass
Tan Creamy Alabaster Dish Pendant Light Rope Design
Located in New York, NY
20th century creamy tan colored alabaster dish pendant light featuring carved flowers and beaded
Alabaster, Brass
Art Deco White and Grey Alabaster Dish Ceiling Light
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Art deco white and grey alabaster dish ceiling light circa 1930. Beautiful large alabaster dish
Alabaster
1930’s Carved Alabaster Ceiling Light
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
1930's carved alabaster ceiling light. Fine quality alabaster hanging dish light from the art
Alabaster
Art deco alabaster and brass pendant light
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Art deco alabaster and brass pendant light circa 1930. Beautiful quality carved alabaster hanging
Alabaster
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H 27 in Dm 21.5 in
Large Size & Great Design Antique White Alabaster Shade Pendant Light w. Canopy
Located in Lisse, NL
from one minor restauration to the marvelous alabaster 'dish' this antique light could not be in better
Alabaster, Metal, Bronze
Sold
H 25.2 in Dm 22.8 in
Large Size & Great Design Antique Black & White Alabaster Chandelier / Pendant
Located in Lisse, NL
to its large size and near mint condition this alabaster chandelier will light up both your days and
Alabaster, Metal, Brass, Bronze
Sold
H 4.25 in W 14.6 in D 7.1 in
Mid-Century Made Stylish Pair of Neo Classical Alabaster Wall Sconces / Lamps
Located in Lisse, NL
pair of dish-shaped alabaster light fixtures for wall mounting will look great no matter where you
Alabaster
Art Deco Alabaster Dish Light. Circa 1930
Located in New York, NY
Decorative Art Deco alabaster dish light enriched with low relief carved details. The silver metal
Colossal, 1930's French, Alabaster and Bronze, Dish Light
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional, French, alabaster and bronze dish light
Alabaster, Bronze
Large 'Floatation' Japanese Paper Suspension Lamp for Ingo Maurer
By Ingo Maurer
Located in Glendale, CA
Large 'Floatation' Japanese paper suspension lamp for Ingo Maurer. Designed and produced by Ingo Maurer, one of the most celebrated German lighting icons since 1966. With imaginatio...
Metal, Iron
$2,730 / item
H 12.63 in W 7 in D 5.5 in
Series03 Wall Sconce, "Smoke" Patinated Sculpted Brass, Goatskin Parchment Shade
By Adam Otlewski
Located in Ozone Park, NY
Sculpted solid brass in a "smoke" acid patinated finish, machined and mechanically fastened. Goatskin parchment shade with accordion-folded face and hand stitched edges. Hand-dyed br...
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
Bertu Counter Stools, White Oak Counter Stool, Chile Stool
By Bertu Furniture
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Bertu Counter Stools, White Oak Counter Stool, Chile Stool This White Oak Chile Counter Stool is beautifully constructed from solid wood in Ohio, USA. The stool is chunky and modern...
Wood, Oak
Classic Acorn Prismatic Sconces
By Early Electrics Design Studio
Located in Peekskill, NY
This acorn shaped shade is a favorite. The style was mainly used as lighting for dentists. The shape is very pleasing and makes a perfect simple sconce. The thick prismatic glass giv...
Glass
$950 / item
H 25.6 in W 32.67 in D 13.78 in
New Black Wrought Iron Curule Bench with Cushion, Savonarola, Throne
Located in Miami, FL
New black wrought iron curule bench with cushion, Savonarola, Throne. Cushion included.
Iron
$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
Classic Empire Center Table, Oatmeal
Located in Westwood, NJ
A Classic Empire style grey cerused oak oatmeal stained center table with a carved ogee edge, raised on an octagonal pedestal base. Dimensions: 42" W x 42" D x 30" H. Clearance: 27"
Wood
$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
Large French Art Deco Alabaster Pendant Light with Brass Chain, 1920s
Located in Barntrup, DE
An impressive French Art Deco alabaster pendant light from the 1920s – sculptural in form, richly veined, and glowing with a dimensional, cloud-like effect when illuminated. This la...
Alabaster, Brass
$2,232 / set
H 9.85 in W 5.91 in D 8.86 in
Pair of Modern Solid Brass Sconces in the Style of Hans Agne Jakobsson, EL135
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Modern Italian wall lights in the taste of Hans Agne Jakobsson's work. Structure and cup in solid brass and frosted glass disc. Excellent condition (modern creation), quantity on req...
Brass
Panoplie Petite Iron Tripod Lamp
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Petite iron tripod lamp with slender legs and tapered feet. New wiring and new oyster linen shade. Multiple available, sold individually. Takes one E12 base bulb, up to 25 W or highe...
Iron
LUte Sconce
By Lumfardo Luminaires
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The stunning LUte sconce by Lumfardo Luminaires is an up and down fixed cylindrical wall sconce in unlacquered patinated brass or unlacquered gold finish. An all brass fixture, with ...
Gold, Brass
$3,990 / item
H 34 in W 31 in D 40 in
Custom Made to Order Belgian Linen Slip Cover Club Chair with Down Cushion
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
This White Linen Slip-Covered Lounge Chair fits as the perfect accent to any room. It's the perfect chair to have adjacent to a sofa, and can make every pillow look delightful in the...
Cotton, Linen, Wood, Down
"Madeleine" Bow Back Walnut Chair by Christiane Lemieux
Located in New York, NY
This modern solid Oak dining chair in a rich walnut finish features a unique bow-shaped back and a contoured upholstered seat. The seat is crafted for comfort and made with a woven ...
Oak
"Marchand" Scalloped Walnut Dresser by Christiane Lemieux
Located in New York, NY
The Marchand 6-drawer dresser showcases elegantly scalloped edge detailing and textural drawer fronts, making it a distinctive piece in any bedroom. It sits on minimal turned legs, b...
Oak
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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