Art Deco Alabaster Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1920s Italian carved amber-colored alabaster fixture – to be fitted with silk cords or bronze chain. Measurements: Diameter 17.5" Height 12".
Alabaster
Amber Neoclassic Alabaster Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1920's Italian carved alabaster with interior lights. Amber color with gray veining, beading around body. Measurements: Diameter: 19.5" Depth of bowl: 5.5"
Alabaster
A French Carved Alabaster Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1940's French carved alabaster pendant light fixture with 4 interior lights.
Alabaster
French Art Deco Alabaster Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1930's French carved alabaster light fixtue with 4 interior lights. Measurements: Drop: 9" Diameter: 20"
Alabaster
Amber Alabaster Light Fixture, Sweden 1910
Located in New York, NY
Carved from a single piece of delicately veined alabaster, this classical bowl shaped fixture features a matching alabaster canopy. Natural fissures and mineralization add interest ...
Alabaster
Alabaster Light Fixture with Bronze Detailing
Located in New York, NY
A semi flush mounted light fixture with bronze fittings and center rod pendant. Variable drop. Measurements: Height (drop): 14" Diameter: 14.25"
Alabaster, Bronze
Pink Alabaster Light Fixture, Sweden 1920
Located in New York, NY
Soft pink tones surround a central charcoal colored vein. The bowl is in the classical form, and has three upper rings circling the top of the shade. Cloth ropes and canopy are in ...
Alabaster
Set of Italian Alabaster Light Fixtures, Sold Individually
Located in New York, NY
A set of three circa 1950's Italian step-carved alabaster pendant light fixture with six interior lights each.
Alabaster
Pair of Carved Alabaster Light Fixtures, Sold Individually
Located in New York, NY
Pair of circa 1940's French carved alabaster pendant light fixtures with stepped design.
Alabaster
Pair of Vintage Alabaster light fixtures. Sold Individually
Located in New York, NY
A Pair of 1950's Italian semi flush alabaster fixtures with 2 interior lights. Sold Individually. Measurements: Drop: 12" Diameter: 15.5"
Alabaster, Bronze
Pair of French Carved Alabaster Light Fixtures, Sold Individually
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1940's French carved alabaster pendant light fixtures with three interior lights.
Alabaster
Antique Continental European Alabaster Light Fixture, Early 20th Century
Located in San Francisco, CA
Ten-sided carved and fluted alabaster bowl with five reeded arms surmounted by acanthus leaf carved candleholders. Carved alabaster bowl hanging from original braided cloth hanger, ...
Alabaster
A pair of Large Pendant Bronze & Alabaster Light Fixtures. Sold Individually.
Located in New York, NY
A pair of large circa 1940's Italian patinated bronze three-tiered light fixtures with alabaster inset and interior lights.
Alabaster, Bronze
$8,800
Alabaster Fixture
Located in New York, NY
Circa 1920's French Carved alabaster light fixture. Measurements: Diameter: 20" minimun drop: 15"
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.
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
Swedish Carved Alabaster Fixture
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1930's Swedish carved alabaster light fixture. Measurements: Diameter: 21" Drop: Adjustable
Alabaster
Carved Deco Alabaster Pendant Fixture
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1920s Italian carved alabaster light fixture in shallow conical shape.
Alabaster
Alabaster and Brass Light Fixture, Early 20th Century Circa 1910
Located in San Francisco, CA
An exceptional alabaster light fixture with original brass hardware.
Alabaster, Brass
Art Deco Alabaster Fixture
Located in New York, NY
An Italian circa 1930's carved white with gray veining alabaster light fixture in the art deco style. Measurements: Depth (of bowl): 6" Diameter: 17.75"
Alabaster
Italian Carved Alabaster Flush Fixture
Located in New York, NY
Circa 1940's Italian carved alabaster light fixture suspended from a single center rod in silver finish.
Alabaster
Carved French Alabaster Fixture
Located in New York, NY
A carved alabaster light fixture with garlands of flowers and putti faces with interior lights; to be fitted with bronze chain and canopy.
Alabaster
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".
Italian Art Deco Alabaster Fixture
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1940's Italian carved alabaster light fixture with brown veining. To be suspended from bronze chain and canopy.
Alabaster
Pair of French Carved Alabaster Fixtures, Sold Individually
Located in New York, NY
Pair of circa 1950's French carved alabaster light fixtures with 3 Edison interior lights.
Alabaster
Set of French Carved Alabaster Fixtures. Sold Individually.
Located in New York, NY
Set of six circa 1950's French carved alabaster light fixtures with 3 Edison interior lights and patinated bronze chain and canopy.
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.
Alabaster
$6,200
Neoclassic Alabaster
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1920's French carved alabaster light fixture with carved roseette at center of body.
Alabaster
Alabaster with Bronze Fittings
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1920's French carved alabaster light fixture with interior lights and with bronze fittings.
Alabaster
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.
Alabaster
Art Deco Alabaster Pendant
Located in New York, NY
This amber alabaster light fixture is elegantly carved, showcasing a timeless design that exudes old-world elegance.
Alabaster
Alabaster Timeless Pair Wall Sconces Midcentury Design and Top Quality Lamps
Located in Lisse, NL
Wonderful shape, perfect size and excellent condition alabaster sconces. This excellent condition pair of alabaster light fixtures for wall mounting will look great no matter where ...
Alabaster, Metal
Top Quality Carved & Great Color w. Black Veins Alabaster Art Deco Pendant Light
Located in Lisse, NL
Beautiful colors with flowing black veins alabaster light fixture. If you are looking for a good quality and striking pendant to grace your interior then this early 20th century sp...
Alabaster, Brass
Timeless Midcentury Modern White Alabaster & Brass Flush Mount / Pendant Light
Located in Lisse, NL
Timeless and superb condition pair of alabaster light fixtures. This identical pair of alabaster shade pendant lights is another one of our recent great finds.
Alabaster, Metal, Brass, Bronze
Alabaster Pendant Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1930s Italian carved alabaster pendant light fixture with patinated bronze fittings.
Alabaster
Gorgeous & Extra Large Ø 21.4 inches, Three Light Alabaster Chandelier Pendant
Located in Lisse, NL
Remarkable, Midcentury modern design and Art Deco style alabaster light fixture. For the collectors of rare and stylish design light fixtures of wonderful materials we also have thi...
Alabaster, Metal, Brass
Extremely Beautiful Mint Alabaster Pendant Light w. Unique Multi Color Patterns
Located in Lisse, NL
We have seen and sold many alabaster light fixtures and thanks to their true beauty and timeless designs we are certain we will make many more clients happy with them.
Alabaster, Metal, Brass
Egyptian Alabaster Amphora Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
The canopy and the main shade are both hand carved from the same stone. Millenia off mineral layering is seen in the cross sectional cut of the stone. The striation is horizontal a...
Alabaster
Stylish Art Deco Alabaster & Bronze Pendant Chandelier with Unique Bronze Chain
Located in Lisse, NL
Stunning geometrical Art Deco design alabaster light fixture. This pure and perfect size Art Deco pendant from the early 1900s is an absolute joy to come home to.
Alabaster, Bronze
Timeless Art Deco & Perfect White, Amber & Black Color Alabaster Pendant Light
Located in Lisse, NL
Timeless masterpiece and superb condition alabaster light fixture with thunderstroke-like black veins.
Alabaster, Brass, Wire
Impressive Pair Extra Large Alabaster Pedestals W. Ornamental Urn Design Vases
Located in Lisse, NL
Even if you don't use this stunning pair as light fixtures then you still have two of the most remarkable and impressive alabaster works or art that money can buy.
Alabaster
Top Class & Timless Design White & Black Alabaster Pendant Light Diameter 19.3Ø"
Located in Lisse, NL
Best choice and stunning design and large size, 19,3 inches in diameter antique alabaster light fixture. Thanks to its large size and elegant design this beautiful alabaster chandel...
Alabaster, Metal, Brass, Wire
Great Alabaster Pendant with Stunning Hand-Carved Scrolling and Lava Like Colors
Located in Lisse, NL
One of a kind in shape and colors, alabaster light fixture. If you are looking for a great quality and striking colors pendant then this turn of the century example could be the one...
Alabaster, Brass
Stylish & Perfect Size Bronze Art Deco Chandelier / Pendant w. Alabaster Shades
Located in Lisse, NL
Striking and exclusive 1920s bronze and alabaster light fixture for the perfect atmosphere.
Alabaster, Brass, Bronze
Stunning French Art Deco Opaline Glass & Chrome 3- Light Pendant, circa 1930
Located in Lisse, NL
The combination of the chrome hardware and the stunning white opaline glass shade really is a match made in the light fixture heavens. With this rare three light pendant we had the s...
Chrome
Stunning Antique Art Deco Alabaster Pendant / Flush Mount with Amazing Colors
Located in Lisse, NL
Great & small shape and warmest colors, alabaster light fixture. Looking for a light that brings both character and warmth to your home?
Alabaster, Metal, Brass, Bronze
Exclusive Set of 10 Mid-Century Era, Art Deco Style Mint Alabaster Wall Sconces
Located in Lisse, NL
Ideal collection of 10 large alabaster wall lamps for a project. Because of their timeless designs and warm light creating qualities, we have owned and sold many alabaster light fix...
Alabaster, Aluminum, Bronze
MARVELOUS Bronze Art Deco Chandelier / Pendant with SIX LARGE Alabaster Shades
Located in Lisse, NL
Striking and exclusive 1920s bronze and alabaster light fixture for the perfect atmosphere.
Alabaster, Brass, Bronze
Set of 6 Mid-Century Era, Art Deco Style, Good Condition Alabaster Wall Sconces
Located in Lisse, NL
Ideal collection of 6 alabaster wall lamps for a project. Because of their timeless design and warm light creating qualities, we have owned and sold many alabaster light fixtures ov...
Alabaster
Set of 3 Mid-Century Era, Art Deco Style, Great Condition Alabaster Wall Sconces
Located in Lisse, NL
Over the years, we have handled and sold many alabaster light fixtures, yet this particular trio stands out for both its refined form and serene glow.
Alabaster, Metal
Art Deco Alabaster Fixture
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1940's Italian art deco style alabaster pendant light fixture with grey veinings, bronze hardware and interior lights.
Alabaster
Neoclassic Style Alabaster Fixture
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1930's French neoclassic carved alabaster pendant light fixture with floral detail at bottom of body.
Alabaster
Stunning Antique Art Deco Alabaster Pendant / Flush Mount with Amazing Colors
Located in Lisse, NL
Great shape and warmest colors, mint alabaster light fixture. If you are looking for a truly beautiful, great quality and mint condition alabaster pendant then this striking specime...
Alabaster, Metal, Brass, Bronze
Timeless Showstopper: Good-Condition Antique Alabaster Pendant Light / Fixture
Located in Lisse, NL
Good condition and timeless design alabaster chandelier. This alabaster chandelier is such a beauty. The size is just right, the condition is good, and the design? Totally timeless....
Alabaster, Brass, Wire, Bronze
Bloc Wall Sconce , Brutalist LED Light Fixture, Alabaster & Brushed Aluminium
By Jonathan Ben-Tovim
Located in Broadmeadows, Victoria
The Bloc Wall Sconce's brutalist sculptural form takes inspiration from classic minimalist sculpture from the 1960s, reimagined through an interplay of solid, intersecting blocks. It...
Alabaster, Aluminum
Large Antique Carved Alabaster Pendant Light Fixture with Spectacular Veining
Located in Lisse, NL
Top class, hand carved three-light translucent alabaster chandelier. This is not simply an antique alabaster pendant; this is the kind of light that makes you stop, look, and look a...
Alabaster, Brass
Marvelous & Large Antique Bronze w. 8 Mint Alabaster Shades Chandelier / Pendant
Located in Lisse, NL
Striking and exclusive 1920s bronze and alabaster light fixture for the perfect atmosphere.
Alabaster, Brass, Bronze
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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