Swedish shaped art deco carved alabaster ceiling light
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Swedish shaped art deco carved alabaster ceiling light circa 1920. Fine quality domed shaped art deco period pendant light.
Alabaster
Pure Art Deco and Perfect Size, Multi Layered Alabaster Ceiling Light / Pendant
Located in Lisse, NL
Rare and very stylish, top condition and warm color alabaster 3-light pendant of great quality and design.
Alabaster, Metal, Brass, Bronze
Antique Black & White Alabaster Lotus Flower Pendant Light, Top Quality Fixture
Located in Lisse, NL
Thanks to the height-adjustable canopy with the metal hook inside, safely mounting this beautiful and perfectly balanced pendant close to your ceiling is straightforward. Especially...
Alabaster, Metal, Brass
Neoclassical Alabaster Ceiling Fixture, Antique Pendant Light, 1920
Located in New York, NY
An alabaster ceiling fixture and matching canopy, suspended on four electrified silk ropes.
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
Carved Pink Alabaster French Art Deco Ceiling Light Chandelier
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Antique carved pink and white Alabaster Art Deco ceiling light with the original, hand-knotted rope.
Alabaster
Antique Edwardian Faraday & Son Alabaster Plafonnier Ceiling Light, C.1900
By Faraday & Son
Located in London, GB
An incredibly elegant English alabaster plafonnier pendant light made by Faraday & Son. c.1900 Off-white alabaster with an array of coloured figuring. Simple but elegant dished sh...
Alabaster, Brass
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.
Alabaster
Top Quality & Larg Size, Timeless Design Alabaster Pendant Light Ceiling Fixture
Located in Lisse, NL
Top class light fixture with a stunning alabaster shade. Thanks to its unique design, its large size)19.9 inches in diameter) and its truly good condition this alabaster chandelier ...
Alabaster, Brass, Wire, Metal, Bronze
Beautiful Art Deco White & Black Veins Alabaster Pendant Light, Ceiling Fixture
Located in Lisse, NL
Mind you, this striking light pendant is rewired to the highest standard for safe and immediate usage in the USA as well and thanks to the hook inside the canopy, safely mounting thi...
Alabaster, Wire, Metal, Brass
Rare Art Deco Magic Color Alabaster Stone Pendant, Ceiling Light, Original Rope
Located in Lisse, NL
Rare alabaster pendant for an entrance, bedroom or any corner that can do with a style upgrade. This goodsize pendant is completely original and the alabaster shade is in very good ...
Alabaster, Brass
Coolest Ever Antique White & Black Alabaster Pendant Light w. Satyr Sculptures
Located in Lisse, NL
To explore all our 1000+ listings, simply click the button labeled 'View All From Seller’. Keywords: antique alabaster chandelier, French Art Deco pendant light, veined ...
Alabaster, Bronze
Stunning Antique, Four Layers Art Deco Design Alabaster Pendant Light circa 1920
Located in Lisse, NL
Great design and top quality made Art Deco 3-light alabaster pendant, ceiling light. This early 1900s, layered alabaster pendant is pure Art Deco in design and the shape and colors ...
Alabaster, Brass
Antique French Alabaster Pendant Light w. Ornate Brass Mount, Early 20th Century
Located in Lisse, NL
Antique French, one-light alabaster ceiling lamp. A beautiful and authentic French alabaster ceiling pendant from the early 20th century, combining sculptural elegance with warm atm...
Alabaster, Brass
Sculptural Alabaster Art Deco Pendant Light with Carved Rose Garland, circa 1920
Located in Lisse, NL
Warm regards, Henk and the Studio Team Keywords: Alabaster pendant light Art Deco chandelier antique lighting Rose carved light fixture 1920s alabaster lamp Sculp...
Alabaster, Brass, Bronze, Wire
Large original Art Deco off-white alabaster coupe w/ nickel and alabaster canopy
Located in New York City, NY
This alabaster plafonnier / ceiling light has an appealing smooth semi satiny gloss surface sheen.
Alabaster, Bronze, Nickel
1930s French Art Deco Alabaster and Brass Eight Arm Chandelier
Located in London, London
An elegant alabaster and brass ceiling light dating from early to mid-20th century, executed in a refined modernist style.
Alabaster, Brass
Small Art Deco Alabaster Flush Mount / Pendant w. Bronzed Stem, Finial & Canopy
Located in Lisse, NL
Unique and small size, two-light, white alabaster ceiling lamp of superb quality and condition.
Alabaster, Brass, Bronze
Alabaster Ceiling Light
Located in Stamford, CT
An alabaster ceiling light with gilt bronze mounts.
Alabaster, Ormolu
Alabaster Ceiling Light
Located in Stamford, CT
A French Empire bronze mounted six arm alabater ceiling fixture with a bronze link chain having acanthus leaf decoration and ram's heads.
Alabaster, Bronze
Bronze and Alabaster Cubist Ceiling Light, circa 1930
Located in Paris, FR
Bronze and alabaster ceiling light, circa 1930.
Unavailable
H 35.44 in Dm 18.9 in
Edgar Brandt Wrought Iron and Alabaster Rare Ceiling Light, circa 1925
By Edgar Brandt
Located in Paris, FR
Large hammered wrought iron centre light holding a sphere and alabaster shade with six branches of lights representing horns of plenty surmounted by orange tulips. Circa 1925.
Alabaster, Wrought Iron
English Alabaster Ceiling Light
Located in Kent, Dover
An English Regency style carved alabaster ceiling light, with three gilt bronze rams heads and chains.
Alabaster, Bronze
Art Deco Carved Alabaster Ceiling Light
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Art Deco carved alabaster ceiling light, circa 1920. Beautiful circular alabaster chandelier from the art deco period.
Alabaster
Small Art Deco Alabaster Ceiling Light Chandelier
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Stunning Art Deco Period Alabaster Ceiling Light Circa 1920. Simple Natural Alabaster Bowl, With 3 Ormolu Chains Which Lead Up To The Ceiling Rose.
Large Art Deco Alabaster Ceiling Light Chandelier
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Beautiful Art Deco Period Alabaster Ceiling Light Circa 1920. Large Domed Shaped Alabaster Bowl Decorated With A Hand Carved Border Of Flowers And Butterflies.
Carved Art Deco Alabaster Ceiling Light Chandelier
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Beautiful Art Deco Period Alabaster Ceiling Light Circa 1920. Stunning Colour, Acanthus Like Leaf Detail Carved Into Outer Edge, Hanging From 3 Ropes Leading Up To A Matching Rose...
Profusely carved rams head alabaster ceiling light
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Profusely carved rams head alabaster ceiling light circa 1920. We have had the pleasure in dealing with many alabaster lights of this period but this example is one of the finest.
Alabaster
Swedish shaped art deco carved alabaster ceiling light
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Swedish shaped art deco carved alabaster ceiling light circa 1920. Fine quality domed shaped art deco period pendant light.
Alabaster
Art Deco Alabaster Ceiling Light Chandelier with Greek Key
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Stunning Art Deco Period Alabaster Ceiling Light Circa 1920. Simply A Beautiful Alabaster Dome Shaped Light, Featuring A Carved Greek Key Motif Round The Outer Edge Fitted With...
Alabaster Ceiling Light Fixture Chandelier
Located in San Francisco, CA
Large amber color alabaster bowl with bronzed hardware.
Alabaster
Amber Alabaster Ceiling Light Fixture
Located in San Francisco, CA
Carved amber alabaster bowl with bronze hardware.
Alabaster
Swedish Art Deco Alabaster Ceiling Light
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Fine alabaster hanging ceiling light, circa 1920. Peach colored stone with grey veining.
An Early Twentieth Century Alabaster Ceiling Light
Located in London, England
A large alabaster plaffonier or celing light, of good scale and colour with soft lines to domed centre and rim. Early Twentieth Century, Continental H 17.5 x W 59.5 cms
Alabaster, Brass
Art Deco Large Carved Alabaster Ceiling Light
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Supported by four chains leading up to the alabaster ceiling rose. Comes with original four light fittings and wiring, untested and sold as not working.
Early 20th Century Wrought Metal & Alabaster Ceiling Light
Located in San Francisco, CA
18 inch alabaster bowl suspended from a Baroque-style elaborately wrought iron and steel hanger. The alabaster does not photo as beautiful as it loooks in reality. Additional meas...
Amber Alabaster Light Fixture
Located in San Francisco, CA
Unusual figural amber alabaster ceiling light fixture.
Alabaster
Art Deco Alabaster Hanging Ceiling Light
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Art Deco period carved alabaster ceiling light. Lovely color and veining.
Alabaster
Art Deco Alabaster Hanging Ceiling Light
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Art Deco period alabaster ceiling light, circa 1920. Three-light fittings supported by three ropes which lead up to the ceiling rose and decorative tassel.
Alabaster
Art Deco Alabaster Hanging Ceiling Light
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Art Deco period alabaster ceiling light, circa 1920. Three light fittings supported by three ropes which lead up to the ceiling rose and decorative tassle.
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 period alabaster pendant light
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Art deco period alabaster pendant light circa 1920. Fine quality alabaster ceiling light and of a generous size.
Alabaster
Art Deco Carved Alabaster Chandelier
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Good quality alabaster ceiling light, circa 1920. Circular dish with carved detail around the edge.
Alabaster
20th Century Art Deco Alabaster Hanging Lamp
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Alabaster ceiling light circa 1920 Beautiful carved with leaves and berries around the edge.
Alabaster
Art Deco Alabaster and Ormolu Chandelier Light
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Fine quality Art Deco period Art Deco alabaster ceiling light, circa 1920. Eight-arm chandelier with light fitments and faux candle covers.
Alabaster
Copper & Alabaster Plafonnier Ceiling Light
Located in Tetbury, England
A dished copper ceiling light with a carved alabaster centre, suspended on three chains with original ceiling plate.
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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