SUPER DESIGN Pendant Light with Stunning Sculptural ARTISTRY Alabaster Shade
Located in Lisse, NL
The golden patina of the bronze complements the warm undertones of the alabaster perfectly. When the light is off, the shade appears pale beige with subtle brown veining.
Alabaster, Brass, Bronze
Large Diameter 20.4Ø" Rare Layered 'Flameboyant' Alabaster Shade 5 Light Pendant
Located in Lisse, NL
Stunning Art Deco hand carved and layered multi-colored alabaster shade, 5 light chandelier. Thanks to its timeless design, aesthetic beauty, large size and superb condition this an...
Alabaster, Metal, Brass, Bronze, Copper, Wire
Large D 19.7Ø" Antique Alabaster Pendant Light with Rare Flameboyant Color Shade
Located in Lisse, NL
Top class, hand carved and layered alabaster multi-color shade, 3-light chandelier. Thanks to its timeless design, aesthetic beauty, large size and good condition this antique alaba...
Alabaster, Brass, Bronze, Wire
Beautiful in Shape and Color Timeless Alabaster Shade Light Fixture Diam. 19.8Ø"
Located in Lisse, NL
Timeless antique large pendant light with a stunning shape alabaster shade. Thanks to its timeless design, its large size and its mint condition this three light alabaster fixture w...
Alabaster, Brass, Bronze
Large & Great Design, Antique Koi Fish Color Like, Alabaster Shade Pendant Light
Located in Lisse, NL
One of a kind light fixture with a stunning “ flameboyant “ alabaster shade.
Alabaster, Metal
Pure Art Deco Layered Alabaster Pendant Light, w Stunning 21.6" Diameter Shade
Located in Lisse, NL
Its remarkable, circular and layered shade is all hand carved out of one solid rock of alabaster.
Alabaster, Bronze, Brass, Metal
Beautiful Design w Palette of Color Alabaster Shade Pendant Light Mint Condition
Located in Lisse, NL
One of a kind and perfectly balanced light fixture with a top class alabaster shade.
Alabaster, Brass
Large & Timeless Design Art Deco Pendant Light w Coolest Alabaster Shade Ever
By G Bessi
Located in Lisse, NL
Superb condition and stunning natural veins and patterns alabaster mineral stone pendant. *This rare antique alabaster shade is labeled by the maker " Ghebo Vero Bessi " grandson of...
Alabaster, Metal, Brass, Bronze
Rare 11 Light Gilt Bronze & Alabaster Large Shade Chandelier w. Ogre Sculptures
Located in Lisse, NL
Especially with the light shining through it this beautifully polished, white alabaster shade with its striking black and whiter veins is of a beauty that cannot be captured in a pho...
Alabaster, Brass, Bronze, Iron, Gold Leaf
Neoclassical Alabaster Ceiling Fixture, Antique Pendant Light, 1920
Located in New York, NY
Drop may be altered at no additional cost, the main alabaster shade diffuses light from four 60W dimmable LED lightbulbs which are included.
Alabaster
Antique French Amber Color Alabaster and Brass Pendant Light, 1920
Located in Barntrup, DE
An adorable French pendant light featuring an alabaster shade in a lovely orange hue with gray and cream veining.
Alabaster, Brass
Smallest, Beautiful Design & Great Colors Alabaster Pendant Light / Flush Mount
Located in Lisse, NL
Truly one of a kind light fixture with a small and stunning alabaster shade.
Alabaster, Metal, Brass, Bronze
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Large French Early 20th Century Art-Deco Bronze and Carved Alabaster Chandelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A large French early 20th century Art-Deco bronze and carved veined ivory-colored alabaster six-light chandelier. The carved circular alabaster plafonnier with a floral bronze apron ...
Alabaster, Bronze
Pair of French Belle Époque 19th-20th Century Gilt Bronze and Alabaster Torchere
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A palatial pair of French Belle Époque 19th-20th century gilt bronze and alabaster tall torchières. The slender center column raised on a circular intricately decorated base depictin...
Alabaster, Bronze
1920s French Worn Brass and Alabaster Chandelier
Located in New Orleans, LA
Heavy worn brass with nice patina 1920s six-light chandelier with alabaster shade. Height with chain is 63.50 inches from ceiling to bottom of chandelier.
Alabaster, Brass
Carved Alabaster Lamp
Located in New York, NY
Carved alabaster lamp, with alabaster shade. Single interior light, Italian, 1920s.
Alabaster
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H 17.5 in Dm 13.8 in
Striking Art Deco Alabaster Shade Flushmount / Pendant w. Blackened Metal Canopy
Located in Lisse, NL
This particular work of beauty comes with a very attractive and superb condition mineral stone alabaster light shade. The matching, blackened canopy and chain are like the icing on t...
Alabaster, Metal
1920s Italian Alabaster Plaffonier Light Shade
Located in Staffordshire, GB
1920s Italian Alabaster Plaffonier light shade, circa 1920.
Alabaster
Top Class Antique Art Deco Light Fixture Alabaster Shade Pendant / Chandelier
Located in Lisse, NL
Top quality fixture with a stunning alabaster shade and chain / canopy. Thanks to its unique design and good size this alabaster chandelier will light up both your days and evenings.
Alabaster, Iron
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H 25 in Dm 19.7 in
Large Size & Great Design Restored Antique White Alabaster Shade Pendant Light
Located in Lisse, NL
Top class Art Deco pendant with a hand carved alabaster dish shade with stunning black thunder stroke veins and leaf carvings.
Alabaster, Metal
Awesome Antique Hand Carved Alabaster White & Black Shade Pendant Light, 1910
Located in Lisse, NL
We have said it before and we'll say it again, but this alabaster light too looks so much better in real life than in any of our photos.
Alabaster, Bronze, Brass
Good Size & Great Design Restored Antique White Alabaster Shade Pendant Light
Located in Lisse, NL
Top class Art Deco pendant with a timeless alabaster dish shade with stunning black thunder stroke veins.
Alabaster, Metal, Bronze
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H 30 in Dm 19.8 in
Large Ø19.8" White & Black Hand Carved Alabaster Shade Pendant Light Chandelier
Located in Lisse, NL
Top class, antique chandelier with hand carved leaf patterns shade and perfect matching canopy. Thanks to its large size and superb condition this three-light alabaster chandelier w...
Alabaster, Brass, Bronze, Wire
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H 17.72 in Dm 17.72 in
French Art Deco Alabaster and Brass Pendant Light with Segmented Shade, 1920s
Located in Barntrup, DE
Elegant French Art Deco pendant light with radial segmented shade in flower form, crafted from veined alabaster and brass, 1920s.
Alabaster, Brass
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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
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H 24 in Dm 15.7 in
Good Size & Timeless Art Deco White Alabaster Shade Pendant Light / Flush Mount
Located in Lisse, NL
Current height x diameter: 24 x 15.7 inches. diameter of the alabaster canopy: 6.3. inches. Alabaster shade height: 6.5 inches.
Alabaster, Brass, Bronze
Art Deco Flush Mount / Two Light Pendant with Stunning Alabaster Shade, 1920
Located in Lisse, NL
This wonderfully stylish and good size Art Deco light fixture comes with a stunning and polished alabaster shade.
Alabaster, Brass
LARGE Flush Mount / 4-Light Pendant w. Stunning White & Black Alabaster Shade
Located in Lisse, NL
The beautiful and perfectly polished surface of this alabaster shade comes with a moon surface-like shape and pattern which makes this impressive light fixture even more desirable.
Alabaster, Wrought Iron, Metal
Awesome Art Deco Pendant Light with Stunning Large Carved Alabaster Shade 1920
Located in Lisse, NL
Unique and awesome, two-light alabaster pendant with hand carved oak leafs & acorns.
Alabaster, Brass, Metal, Wire
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H 31 in Dm 19.5 in
Large D 19.5Ø" Antique Alabaster Pendant Light with Rare Flameboyant Color Shade
Located in Lisse, NL
Top class, hand carved and layered alabaster multi-color shade, 4-light chandelier. Thanks to its timeless design, aesthetic beauty, large size and great condition this antique alab...
Alabaster, Metal, Brass, Bronze, Wire
Perfect Art Deco Pendant Light with Matching Alabaster Shade, Canopy and Rope
Located in Lisse, NL
This particular work of beauty comes with a very attractive and superb condition alabaster shade. It is so good that it rings like a bell when you strike it and the matching alabaste...
Alabaster, Metal, Brass
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H 12.9 in Dm 15.75 in
Exquisite Art Deco Alabaster Shade Flush Mount / Pendant Light w. Plated Canopy
Located in Lisse, NL
However, what makes this antique alabaster shade pendant light truly magnificent are the multitude of near-translucent veins and patches.
Alabaster, Brass, Bronze, Metal, Wire
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H 22 in Dm 13.75 in
Striking Art Deco Alabaster Shade Flushmount, Pendant Light with Rope and Canopy
Located in Lisse, NL
This particular work of beauty comes with a very attractive and great condition alabaster shade. This mineral stone light fixture comes with a replacement rope and it makes this anti...
Alabaster, Brass
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H 33 in Dm 19.7 in
Large D 19.7Ø" Antique Alabaster Pendant Light with Rare Flameboyant Color Shade
Located in Lisse, NL
Top class, hand carved and layered alabaster multi-color shade, 4 light chandelier. Thanks to its timeless design, aesthetic beauty, large size and superb condition this antique ala...
Alabaster, Metal, Brass, Bronze, Wire, Copper
Art Deco Flush Mount / Two Light Pendant with Stunning Alabaster Shade, 1920
Located in Lisse, NL
This wonderfully stylish and good size Art Deco light fixture comes with a stunning and superbly polished alabaster shade.
Alabaster, Brass
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H 27 in Dm 17.8 in
Large with Wonderful Carved Drapes Around the Alabaster Shade Pendant Light 1910
Located in Lisse, NL
Arts and Crafts era chandelier with a rare carved shade. Thanks to its large size, truly unique design and good condition this alabaster chandelier will light up both your days and ...
Alabaster, Brass, Bronze
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H 22 in Dm 15.7 in
Stylish Design Art Deco White Alabaster Shade Pendant Light / Fixture with Rope
Located in Lisse, NL
Apart from one minor imperfection one could not wish for a better condition alabaster shade (as you can see in our images). Have you also noticed the stylish and hand-knotted rope an...
Alabaster, Brass, Bronze
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H 27 in Dm 15.75 in
Awesome Art Deco Pendant Light with Stunning Alabaster Stylish Mint Shade, 1920
Located in Lisse, NL
This wonderfully stylish and good size Art Deco light fixture comes with a stunning and superbly polished alabaster shade.
Alabaster, Metal, Nickel
Extra Large Art Deco Top Qulity White Alabaster Shade Pendant Light with Rope
Located in Lisse, NL
Top class antique pendant with a striking alabaster shade of 21.8 inches in diameter. Thanks to its large size and excellent condition this timeless alabaster chandelier is bound to...
Alabaster
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H 22 in Dm 15.8 in
Top Art Deco Pendant Light / Flush Mount w. Stunning Pure White Alabaster Shade
Located in Lisse, NL
This rare shape and ideal size Art Deco light fixture comes with a stunning and mint condition, hand carved and polished alabaster shade.
Alabaster, Brass, Metal
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H 24 in Dm 15.75 in
Stylish Art Deco Pendant Light or Flush Mount with White Alabaster Marble Shade
Located in Lisse, NL
The shape of the (mother nature made) alabaster shade with the rare, high edge too is very pleasing to the eye and the combination of the two makes this pendant another one of our un...
Alabaster
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H 27 in W 20.5 in D 17 in
Early 20th Century Large Gilt Bronze Four Light Wall Sconce with Alabaster Shade
Located in Lisse, NL
Rare and impressive, great quality wall sconce. This beautiful quality, gilt bronze sconce comes with great detail and stunning figural elements. This rare wall lamp dates from circ...
Alabaster, 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.
The 1920s design is a thrilling combination of saturated colors, ancient motifs and modern aesthetics.
Bespoke lighting is a hallmark of upscale interiors, and contemporary makers are increasingly ambitious in their materials and forms.