English White Alabaster Dish Ceiling Light
Located in Kent, Dover
An English, carved white alabaster dish ceiling light, with chrome fittings.
Vintage 1930s English Chandeliers and Pendants
Alabaster, Chrome
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
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, and a flower design carved into the base. Suspended by three rope/cords. Rewiring...
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.
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 the underside with a carved beaded border.
Alabaster
American Empire Alabaster Pendant Light with Classical Urn Motif
Located in Southampton, NY
Alabaster pendant dish light with classical swag foliage and urn motif.
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
A fine large 19th century alabaster dish light with golden cord hangings with central tassel, with alabaster ceiling rose.
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 finely chased ormolu chain.
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 rim and chains in the form or acanthus leaves, all supported on a central ceiling ...
Alabaster, Ormolu
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 proportions.
Alabaster
Alabaster Art Deco Ceiling Light
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Alabaster art deco ceiling light circa 1920. Good quality swedish alabaster dish light, made from warm whites/greys with darker grey veining.
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 carved alabaster.
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 light.
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 really captures the Art Deco period. Three bulb fittings. Suspended by three rope ch...
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 chandelier from the art deco period.
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. Three bulb fittings around the bowl. Suspended by three decorative brass chains wh...
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 light.
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 the underside with a carved beaded border.
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 the underside with a carved beaded border.
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 the underside with a carved beaded border.
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 generous proportions.
Alabaster, Ormolu
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 light.
Alabaster
Swedish alabaster art deco hanging dish light
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Swedish alabaster art deco hanging dish light circa 1930.
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 details.
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 hanging ceiling light.
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 deco period.
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 ceiling dish light.
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
Top class, Art Deco chandelier with a unique alabaster dish shade with matching dish canopy. Thanks to its large size and good condition this alabaster 3-light chandelier will light...
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
Apart from one chip to the marvelous and large alabaster 'dish' this unique antique light could not be in better condition.
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
Wonderful shape, perfect size and excellent condition alabaster sconces. This excellent condition pair of dish-shaped alabaster light fixtures for wall mounting will look great no m...
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.
Colossal, 1930's French, Alabaster and Bronze, Dish Light
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional, French, alabaster and bronze dish light
Alabaster, Bronze
$706
H 10 in W 10 in D 5 in
J.T. Kalmar Midcentury Brass Wall Light, Sconce, Brass Pins, 1950s, Austria
By J.T. Kalmar, Kalmar Lighting
Located in Biebergemund, Hessen
Beautiful Modernist wall sconces made by J. T. Kalmar in the 1950s. The light is made of polished brass and the lampshades are made of acrylic glass. The faceted acrylic glass provid...
Brass
$3,250
H 31 in W 26.75 in D 29.5 in
Danish Easy Chair with Open Armrests by Alfred Christensen, 1940's
By Alfred Christensen, Slagelse Mobelvaerk
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Classic elegant Danish lowback easy armchair from the 1940s by Alfred Christensen for Slagelse Mobelvaerk with open armrests in beautifully curved mahogany stained beech. Nice low el...
Wool, Beech
Pair of Modern Walnut Side Tables
By Theodore Alexander
Located in Westwood, NJ
A Pacific walnut side table, the square top with rounded corners and a reeded edge above a similar under tier, on bobbin turned legs. Dimensions: 26" W x 26" D x 28.5" H.
Wood
$434 / item
H 3.54 in W 4.92 in D 5.51 in
Galupa Art Deco Wall Sconce, Optical Glass & Aluminum, Up/Down Lighting
Located in İstiklal, TR
GALUPA Art Deco Wall Sconce, a masterpiece of design that effortlessly combines elegance and functionality. This stunning wall sconce is crafted in the timeless Art Deco style, featu...
Aluminum
$1,368 / item
H 13.39 in W 10.63 in D 10.63 in
Set Antique Vintage Acorn Opaline White Milk Glass Ceiling Pendant Light Lamp
Located in Sale, GB
- A fabulous run of church opaline acorn pendant lights with steel galleries, circa 1950. - Wear commensurate with age, all in excellent condition, the steel galleries are aged worn...
Glass
Rosso Glass 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
Panoplie Iron Tripod Floor Lamp
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Iron tripod floor lamp with slender legs and tapered feet. New wiring and new linen shade. Sold individually and newly made by Panoplie. Please inquire for current lead time. Measure...
Iron
$11,513 / item
H 39.38 in W 31.5 in D 15.75 in
Adolf Loos Jugendstil Brass & Silk Chandelier "Dinner" with a Pulley, Re-Edition
By Adolf Loos, Woka Lamps
Located in Vienna, AT
Chandelier in several variation used by Adolf Loos, the height of the chandelier is to extend with a pulley Most components according to the UL regulations, with an additional charg...
Brass
$8,358 / set
H 24.01 in W 18.12 in D 14.18 in
Pair of Park Night Stands in Poplar Burl by Yaniv Chen for Lemon
By Lemon
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Structure: Made from Poplar Burl veneer with solid oak edging, the Park Nightstand is finished with matching veneer on both the exterior and interior. The inside includes an adjustab...
Wood, Poplar, Burl
On Hold|$2,550 / item
H 17 in Dm 28.75 in
Large (29") Smooth Undulating White Plaster Shell Pendant Light
Located in San Francisco, CA
A plaster pendant in a smooth, undulating shell shape, with scalloped edges. A newer take on Francis Elkins's 1940s plaster plafonnier. Hanging by four white chains; with 3 medium ba...
Metal
Swedish Designer, Table Lamps, Brass, Fabric, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of brass and fabric table lamps designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s. Dimensions of Lamp with Shade (inches): 24.25“ H x 5.375“ Diameter Bulb Specifications: E-26 round...
Brass
$714
H 11.82 in W 16.93 in D 16.54 in
Patinated Brass Swing Arm Wall Light in Style of Maison Jansen, France
By Maison Jansen
Located in London, GB
An elegant patinated brass classical French 1960’s swing arm wall light. Rewired and sold with shade( not new, vintage)
Brass, Bronze
Art Deco White Albaster Chandelier, 1940s
Located in Roma, IT
Antique alabaster hanging lamp in Art Deco style, circa 1940s. A single piece of alabaster, beautifully worked with shades and reflections of other colours when lit, suspended from t...
Alabaster
Early Art Deco Vase by Just Andersen, 1920s, Denmark
By Just Andersen
Located in Værløse, DK
Early Vase designed by Just Andersen in the 1920s. A fine piece for the exquisite home. * A fan-shaped metal vase with vertical lines and lugs * Designer: Just Andersen * Model: D20...
Metal
Italian Brass Wall Sconce, 1950s
Located in Rome, IT
This wall sconce, designed and produced in Italy during the 1950s, features a clean, elegant design crafted entirely in brass. The wall lamps have a distinctive, aged patina and oxid...
Brass
$3,767 / item
H 26.5 in Dm 55.91 in
Orbitale Brass Chandelier 3 Rotating Balanced Arms, Stilnovo Style, Twin Shades
By Silvio Piattelli, Stilnovo, Arteluce
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
This 3-armed chandelier with twin shades is a versatile and elegant fixture perfect above a kitchen island, over a counter, dining table, or in a living room. The chandelier's three ...
Metal, Aluminum, 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.