Alabaster Pendant Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1930s Italian carved alabaster pendant light fixture with patinated bronze fittings.
Vintage 1930s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
Alabaster
Alabaster Pendant Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1930s Italian carved alabaster pendant light fixture with patinated bronze fittings.
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
Large & Perfectly Balanced Antique Ivory-Toned Alabaster Pendant Light, Fixture
Located in Lisse, NL
This allows us to provide the best possible service and care for your purchase. Large hand-crafted alabaster pendant Light / fixture, Arts & Crafts, ca. 1915.
Alabaster, Iron, Bronze, Wire
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
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
Large & Perfectly Balanced Antique Hand Crafted Alabaster Pendant Light, Fixture
Located in Lisse, NL
This exceptional neoclassical alabaster ceiling light is a striking example of early twentieth-century architectural lighting, distinguished by its scale, material quality, and remar...
Alabaster, Brass, Wire, Metal
Exceptional Shape Koi Color Neoclassical Style Alabaster Pendant Light Fixture
Located in Lisse, NL
Small size, good quality and great value for money. This early 1900s alabaster pendant comes with a perfect chain and stylish ceiling cap. The shape, the color and the effect of the...
Alabaster, Brass, Bronze
Timeless Design Art Deco Amber Color & Layered Alabaster Pendant Light / Fixture
Located in Lisse, NL
With early 20th century light fixtures being one of our specialties, we always love finding timeless pendants and flushmounts we have never seen before.
Alabaster, Brass
Amber Alabaster Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1920's French alabaster pendant light fixture with interior lights.
Alabaster
Antique Alabaster Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1920's Italian carved alabaster pendant light fixture with three interior lights.
Alabaster
Art Deco Alabaster Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1930s French alabaster pendant light fixture with tole body.
Alabaster
Antique Amber Alabaster Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1920's French alabaster pendant light fixture with interior lights.
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
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 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
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
"Tortoise" Alabaster Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1930's Italian alabaster pendant light fixture.
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.
Alabaster
Pair of Vintage White Alabaster Fixtures, Sold Individually
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1950's Italian white alabaster pendant light fixtures with interior lights.
Alabaster
Carved Italian Pendant Alabaster
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1930s Italian carved amber-toned alabaster pendant light fixture. To be fitted with silk cords or bronze chain at variable drop.
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
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
White Alabaster and Bronze Three-Light Pendant Chandelier, France, 1920
Located in Barntrup, DE
Louis XIV-style black veined white alabaster pendant light with bronze fixtures. An adorable alabaster pendant light fixture from circa the 1920s.
Alabaster, Brass, Bronze
French Art Deco White Black Veining Alabaster Pendant Chandelier, 1930s
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
A lovery Arte Deco era alabaster pendant / light fixture, France, 1930-1939.
Alabaster
$8,800
Alabaster Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
A large circa 1920's Italian carved alabaster fixture with interior lights. Soft white color with some black veining. Measurements: Diameter: 19.25" Depth of bowl: 5.75"
Alabaster
$7,200
Alabaster Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
Circa 1920 French carved alabaster light fixture with interior lights. To be fitted with bronze chains and canopy. Measurements: Diameter: 18" Height: 12"
Alabaster
$3,800
Alabaster Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
Circa 1920's Italian carved alabaster light fixture with interior lights. Supported by a center rod. Measurements: Current drop: 22", adjustable Diameter: 12"
Alabaster
$6,800
Alabaster Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1930 Italian carved alabaster fixture with interior lights. Measurement: Diameter: 16"
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
Carved Alabaster Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
A Circa 1920's Italia alabaster light fixture. Measurements: Diameter: 16" Height of bowl: 4"
Alabaster
Italian Alabaster Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1920's alabaster with 2 interior candelabra lights. Measurements: Present drop: 21" Height of bowl: 3.75" Diameter: 10"
Alabaster
Carved Alabaster Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1930's Italian white alabaster light fixture with gray veining, to be fitted bronze chains. Measurements Depth: 4" depth of bowl Diameter: 19.5".
Alabaster
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
Carved Alabaster Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1920's alabaster light fixture with carved details around the outer edge of body and rosette centered. To be fitted with bronze chains and canopy. Measurements: Diameter: 17...
Alabaster
Carved Alabaster Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1920's Italian carved alabaster light fixture, with carved rosette and with adjustable drop. Measurements: 15.5″ diameter
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 circa 1920's Italian carved alabaster light, to be fitted with bronze chains and canopy. Measurements: 16" Diameter
Alabaster
Caramel Alabaster Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
A carved alabaster light fixture with interior lights, circa 1920s. Caramel color with grey veining. Adjustable drop.
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
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
Amber Alabaster Light Fixture
Located in San Francisco, CA
Exceptional amber alabaster bowl with original bronze hardware. Newly re-wired, interior holds three small light bulbs.
Alabaster
Neoclassical Alabaster Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
As alabaster lighting was the first application of electricity in Sweden at the very end of the 19th century and the early 20th century, the designs often reflected the decor of the ...
Alabaster
Amber Alabaster Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
Highly polished amber stone with a matching canopy in the classic bowl shape. The drop may be customized at no additional charge, and the fixture mounts three standard bulbs. Purchas...
Alabaster
Neoclassic Alabaster Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
Highly figured alabaster stone with matching canopy and braided electrified cords. Features three lightbulbs. Dimensions: 16" diameter x 6" depth x 24" height. Custom rewiring ...
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
Antique Italian Alabaster Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1920's neoclassic alabaster light fixture with 3 lights. Measurements: Drop: 25" Diameter: 13"
Alabaster
Art Deco Alabaster Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1930's French carved alabaster light fixture with interior lights. Measurements: Height: 12" min. drop Diameter: 14.5"
Alabaster
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 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
Italian Vintage Alabaster Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1930's Italian tortoisse shell alabaster light fixture with bronze fittings. 3 Edison lights. Measurements: Diameter: 24" overall diameter bowl: 22" Depth of bowl: 5" Presen...
Alabaster
A Large Alabaster Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
A large circa 1960's carved Italian alabaster light fixture with bronze chain. Measurements: Current drop: 30" Diameter: 36" Bowl depth: 8"
Alabaster
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
Amber Carved Alabaster Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1930s amber-toned Italian carved alabaster light fixture with flat edge border and interior lights. Measurements: Diameter: 16" Depth: 5"
Alabaster
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
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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